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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19
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We are having prosperity now. ssf Henry Ford.

We are having prosperity now. s$5& Henry Ford.
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 Luck is ever waiting for some thing to turn up. Labor, with keen eyes and strong will, will turn up something. -Cobden. The march of our prosperity has been retarded.
 President Hoover. Once a man becomes a candidate for the presidency of these United States satellites and mythmakers tend to picture him as more or less chosen of the gods. Frederick R. Barkley, in Outlook and Independent.
 It's good thing to be dissatisfied with our position in the business world, provided you do something about 1t.
 Frank A. Poor, founder of lamp company.
 When I get to Washington Pl1 make pot likker the national drink. Governor and Senator-elect Huey' P. Long of Louisiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19
SEA IN THE OzARKs
(Hartford Times.l

The exact location of ''Damsite, [" Missouri, is not revealed except in the very latest maps, which few have at hand. but it is on the Osage river, not far from Bagnail, and Bagnall is about thirty miles south of the Missouri river as a crow would fly to the foothills of the Ozarks. something like half way be- tween the east and west borders of the state.
 Damsite took on interesting signifi- canoe last week because, upon the completion of great dam there, the gates were closed and waters began to fill in what is claimed to be the largest man-made lake in the world. In the winding valley of the Osage the back-f1ow from this dam will reach a distance of 125 miles and the total shore line of the bays and coves of the lake, will be 1900 miles, for the topography is such that the resultant reservoir will in appearance more resemble collection of lakes than a single finland sea-. and i: will be full of isthmuses, peninsulas and islands.
 That the dam with It's hydro-e1ec- |tric plant has cost $30,U00. .OO0 hal employed neefly 5000 men through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

Bears in our national parks are to be seen and not touched in the future. So tame have the animals become of recent years that they are overstepping the bounds. They take everything they can get their paws on. even your hand if you hold it out long enough. Park attendants are urging visitors this year to beware of the bears. Tn this way the habit of people feeding them may be broken and the animals will return to their feeding stations for sustenance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr. Brady. Ad. dress him. care 0f the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

Another murder over bridge game. Peo- pie take things too seriously. What they need is sedative. You never hear of anybody committing murder while playing checkers. chess. authors. or who's got the button.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

There were fireworks galore at the session of the Judiciary committee in Hartford Tuesday. And that is meant literally and not fguratively A score or more of police and health officials from various communities were present in behalf of bill which would prohibit the sale or use of all fireworks in the state except for municipal or community displays for which permits by local officials would be required. There was plenty of opposition to the bill, not merely from fire works manufacturers and dealers but also from private individuals who believed that the bill would interfere with proper observance of the Fourth of July. The main argument against fireworks, of course, is the number of fatalities and accidents occurring through their use However it has occurred to us that if fireworks are to be outlawed because they are dangerous then we must also remove automobiles, which account for more lives annually than fireworks do in ten years. And we wouldn't be surprised if the number of killings that can be attributed to the prohibi- ton laws would out-t total the fireworks death toll One legislator said that fireworks on the Fourth of July were like turkey on Thanksgiving That's not bad compari- Let local communities ban them, but not the state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19
A Newspaper Soviet

If the 5000 employees on the editorial. business and mechanical staffs of the New York World could have bought the paper, as they tried to do, their jobs would have been secure for while longer, at least It is hard for such group to find employment at time like this Their propsal was brave attempt at elf-prevention
 If they had taken over the paper, it would have been a remarkable experiment in what might be called business socialism. The World would have been sort of journalistic Soviet. A combination of professional mercantile and trade workersswould be owning and operating big business institution. We have few industrial enterprises in vertical ownership and control in the United States. but nothing so novel and interesting as this would be.
 Could newspaper - really three news papers - be financed and conducted in this way' Anything is possible. But a news paper is very delicate and complex institu- tion. Newspapers seldom flourish under the direction of boards of trustees or committees That is one thing that ailed the World Jour- nalism calls for concentrated authority and rapid-fire decisions. Imagine newspaper with 3,006 -cwners, editors and publishers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

Despite the increased difficulty caused by poor business. the Britls.l Legion last year found jobs for i.- 500 ex-service men. which Is mots than during the previous year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

Uncle Sam may have deficit in the treas- ury. but he's got surplus in the wheat bin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:32 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19

This doesn't sound bit like Winsted, but it must be gospel truth. A doe was chased
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19
AFTER THE CRASH

A lot of watered stock to-day, (This tips from one quite wise,) Is watered, let me add my friends, By tears from human eyes.
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 After a person cuts a wisdom tooth they realize anticipation is greater than realization. o-O--o
 With the cork screw coming back there is still hope for the button hook.
 Raisin cake is very often the cur rant topic.
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 This completes our regular Thurs day evening program. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Waterbury Evening Democrat, pio- neer in this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time. to be back on the air again tomorrow evening at the usual hour. o-O-o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-19
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
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IoI--------- WHAT THE EDITORS THIS STATE AND EISEwHERE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS. THAT OTHER THING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
DOric Chapter
 Annual Show
Drew Large Crowd at Tem=
 pie Hall Last Night

The fifth annual show of the Doric Chapter, Order of DeMolay. was given last evening at Temple hall before capacity audience. The show opened with a prologue which showed scene in a prison in which the convicts plead with the warden and governor to allow them to stage a minstrel show.
 There were many vocal novelties, quartet selections, and saxophone specialties. Archie Leggett, William Chisel, Charles Schwaeble, Gustav Schneider, George German, a quar- let composed of Edgar Farnlof, Carl Hassell. Herbert Farnlof and Herb ert Pinter, Ralph Hoxie. and others, contributed to the entertainment.
 The chorus consisted of Lester Reichenbach, Frank Moulthrope, William Meister, Earl Avery, How ard King, Earl KurtZ, John Neid- man. Edgar Farnlof, Charles Sch waeble, Walter Blanchard, Ralph HoXie, Herbert Farnlof, Graham Cross, Vincent Stroberg, Carl Has, sell. Archie Leggett, Lester Shep- hard, Wilson Miller, Allen Miller Will bur Duxbury, Kenneth Carlson, Ar mold Swanson. Stacy Larmette, Cor don Sigmund, Edward Birdsall, David Thompson. William Schneider, Rus sell Bowen, Leonard Soule, Gordon Wells, Arnold Nichols, George Cor man, Gus" Schneider, Clifford Sla- ter, Charles Hennion. Herbert Pin ter, Franklin Anderson, Kenneth Risdon and Roger Seaver.
 The general committee follows: Christian Poulsen. assisted by Will liam Meister Howard King, Wilbur Duxubry, Charles Hennion, Lester ShepaIbl, Earl Avery and Russell Bowen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
CHURCH DIRECTORY (CATHOLiCl

immaculate Conception. wesi Main street. Rev W. !. McGurk.
 St Francis Xavier. Baldwin street Rev James ]. Egan.
 Our Lady of Lourdes. South Main street. Rev Joseph Valdambrtni.
 St Mary Magdalene. oakvllle. Rev Leo Finn.
 Blessed Sacrament. Robbins street Rev Charles Brennan.
 Sts Peter and Paul. Southmayo road. Rev Thomas Muicahy.
 St Stanislaus Polish. East Farm street. Rev Stanislaus Blazejowski.
 St Cecilla'e Scovill street Rev Peter J. Cuny.
 St Josephs Congress avenue. Rev ]. ]. valantiejus. : St Thomas Grown street. Rev william Judge.
 St Patrick's Charles street. Rev James O'Meara.
 St Lucy's. Branch street. Rev Felix Scogli0.
 Sacred Heart. wolcott street. Rev John ]. Fitzgerald.
 Our Lady of Mount Carmel High land avenue. Rev Michael Lynch.
 St Margaret'a Willow street. Rev Edward Brennan.
 St Anne's South Main street. Rev Ernest Lamontagne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
The ScOvill Co
 Rod and Gun Club

Doolittle Alley hall was the scene of fine entertainment program presented by the entertainment com mittee of the Scovill Rod x Gun club last night. Proceeds were di- rected toward the Sunshine fund for the benefit of needy families. Patrick Wallace was master of cer- emonies. The audience remained standing for minute out of respect for Patrick H. Robinson, superin- tendent of the plumbers brass goods division of the plant who died yes terday.
 Entertainment was furnished by the Happy sisters and their brother, Joe. Frank Capaldo and his Royal Hawaiians were heard in instru- mental selections A series of spe- cialty dances were presented by the pupils of the Martone school of dancing. Comedy was furnished by Steve Ferucci and Charles Corners. Dancing was enjoyed after the en- tertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Newspapers Again
 Put Business Over
Advertising Campaign Backed Up By Sales Effort Knocks Slump Out of Oil Heating Industry

interest, and interest into sales.
 "Our industry is confronted with
 similar conditions that faced the
 automobile and the electric refrig- |eration industries in their early days. People had horses and wagons, they had old-fashioned ice boxes, and while they saw the value of these new inventions in our march of pro- gress, they did not rise en masse to
 purchase the new products of Amer ican ingenuity. There are thou- sands upon thousands of families in
 the United States who would well come equipping their homes for au-
 tomatic oil heating. but they must
 be educated up to the point of changing from the old to the new.
 After making a careful survey of our markets, we decided to go ahead notwithstanding dire predictions that i
 business could not be stimulated in view of the present unsettled eco- homie conditions" continued this expert. By carefully planned advertising campaigan in the news
 papers in our principal markets, we
 worked up the latent. desire of the general public in automatic heating
 into interest. But we did not stop there. Conferences both at the fac tory and the field were held with our dealers, and they were thoroughly drilled in tested selling methods. Di- rect mail literature to back up the work of the newspapers was pre- pared and distributed. Salesmen who know their product followed up the inquiries developed by the advertis- ing and the sales chain was com pleted.
 "Any one who says that business
 can not be gotten in periods of slow activity does not know what he is |talking about" concluded the speak CT. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Our follow through cam paign, based upon careful newspaper ladvertising, has doubled the sales of
 Petro automatic heating equipment Our organization has long ago for lgotten that business is bad When we found that business was just around the corner. we did not wait for it to come back. We put on lroller skates and raced to bring it back"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Wilby Graduates
 Select Officers
Francis Clark, President {; Alice HicOck, Vice.
 President

Francis B. Clark was elected president of the senior class at Wilby high school yesterday and Miss Alice Hicock was elected to the office of vice. president.
 The president is the son of MT and Mrs Glenne Clark of Cooke street and Miss Hicock is the daughter of MT and Mrs Nathan T. Hicock of Southbury. Miss Dorothy Judson, daughter of Mrs Grace Judson of West Main street was elected secre- tary and the treasurer is Francis T. Sullivan, son of MT and Mrs Patrick Sullivan of Grandview avenue.
 The chairman of the ring commit tee is Francis J. Sullivan, son of Mir and Mrs John Sullivan of Ayers street and the prom committee chairman is Miss Phyllis Brown, daughter of MT and Mrs Ernest C.. Brown of Morningside avenue.
 Senior activities started with the assembly held yesterday. Further elections will be held at a later date when special assembly will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Dog owners who have not regis tered their pet fdos are warned by officials in the town clerks office that Il more days only are left before Dog Warden Coleman O'Loughlin starts out on his annual tour with the dog wagon Any dogs unreg- istered after May 1st can be taken for a ride" by the dog warden and then the owner of unfortunate pets must pay a fine to the warden, the tax for not registering in time and the regular fee.
 Easing the number of dogs in the city on last years registration 1t IS found that something like 2,975 animal owners have not registered their pets According to figures ob- tained at the town clerks office only 225 dogs had been registered since April 1st. That means Warden OfLoughlin will have a merry time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Consistent newspaper advertising backed up by aggressive sales pro- motion effort can lift any business from the doldrums of the present depression, prominent oil-heater sales manager, asserted recently at the eighth annual convention of the American Oil Burner association be- ing held this week at the Benjamin Franklin hotel in Philadelphia. Sales of oil burners by the company have been steadily mounting for the past ten months, and for the first three months of this year were 102 per cent ahead of the first quarter of last year. according to MT Dexter, who ascribes this remarkable in- crease to their new policy of mak- ing newspaper advertising the key stone of their sales effort. When business conditions are bad, put on more steam in your advertising he advised the manufacturers at the convention.
 'It is not enough to have a latent demand for any product on the part of the public" said this sales man. ager. the largest manufacturers of oil heaters in this country. Tn these times the public is reluctant to buy A manufacturer must use the best possible methods to stimu- late action on the part of the pub lie. Desire must be transformed into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

plete in every detail will be pre- scented.
 One of the features of the eve. ming will be the appearance of Lil- Han Mccoy and Dorothy Sternberg. Waterbury's premiere dancers, stars of numerous performances of merit and recognized successes.
 l.. Sternberg will officiate as inter- locutor. while the positions of end men will be held by such stellar per- formers as J. Degnan and J. Mccoy. The chorus includes John Shugrue, Roney Walker, Thomas Murphy, Homer Prime, John Dorna. Lester Sporbet, Thomas Wheleer, John Da- vino, Edward Conway, Jerry Davino, Michael Miklenlevice. Francis Buck ley, William Dorah, William Leibolt, Charles Corners, Gerald Hanlon, Raymond Reimer, George Weigner, Roy Merriman and M. Plunkett.
 Timmie Groves Colonials will provide the music
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Damages of $2,000 are asked in civil acton instituted in the com mon pleas court to-day by Edward Murray a minor. against the City Of Waterbury. The boy brings the ac- tion through his mother, Annette Murray and is returnable in court the first Tuesday in May according to the complaint as drawn by At torney l. William Pasternak
 Edward was walking along North Main street in the evening of last December 23d when he stepped into a hole or door in the sidewalk in rfont of the residence of Benjamin Goldberg at 294 and was thrown to the pavement. The hole or door is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18

Waterburys Milk fund will receive a very substantial boost and the lov- CTS of minstrelsy and dancing will experience a thrill tonight in the presentation of .one of the finest shows ever arranged for Waterbury.
 Merriman's Cream Tops" is the title of the cast. it is the association of the name of one of Waterbury's best known dairies in connection with public event which means much to hundreds of school chill dren. II will mean that the school will be able to carry on ard continue to supply daily milk to youngsters, whose family provid- CTS by pressure of economic condi- tions have not been in a position to furnish all the essential necessities.
 Eddie Foy, one of the city's best known entertainers has directed the cast in its preparations which means that bill of entertainment com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Grand Court Meeting
 in Milford Ta-day

A large delegation of members of Evergreen Court, Order of Amaranth left here this morning to attend a session of the Grand Court at Mill ford to-day. It is expected that tine meeting will be one of the largest held in many years, members of the order being expected from different cities in the state and other places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
The LeayenwOrth
 Flying Club
Held Session Last Night in
 Room lO5 in School

The eighth meeting of the Leaven- worth Flying club was held yester- day in room 105 at the school. A de yree team is to De elected every meeting and the degre tam of last nights meetings included Theodore Suzteckie, Antonia Terrelli, John Barry Walter Markowitz and Lloyd Russell.
 Two members received their first degree into the club. They are James Carney and John Dombroski. A steward pro tempore, Alfred Bene- yento was appointed and will take his office upon the resignation of Hollis DeVines. regular steward. The guest of the evening was Ernest Des- Marais.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
2,755 DOGS AWAIT REGISTRATION
Owners Tardy In Securing Licenses
 Due May First
Only FPS Cannes Have Been Checked in at Town Clerks Office Since April First-Warden Faces Busy Sea- son If Pets Are Not Legally Registered

with his trips to the dog pound in the city yards.
 Cost of registering the dogs s $2 for males and $10.25 for females. After May 1st tax of $1 Is added to the fee. Warden O'Loughlin is entitled to $5 fee for the bother of picking up unregistered dogs and Keeping them until the owner calls for them. Then the owner, say iD the case of female dog. must pay $5 to the warden. and $11.25 at the town clerks office.
 Puppies up to six months of age, however. do not have to be regis tered It is the custom of dog own CTS to wait each year until the last minute to pay the registration fees. When the fees are paid before May 1 the dog remains registered until May 1 of the following year. Usual- Iy the owners start around April l to register their animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
HAWKS TO ..DO' EUROPE.

Washington.-Captain Frank NJ. Hawks, speed and stunt pilot is to tour Europe by air, according to a recent report. He is expected to attend the International Aircraft Show in Stockholm during the week of May 15 and consult with en- gineers and technicians during his tour. He will take his famous plane "Texaco 13." with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Y. M. C. A. Notes

The third meeting of the Y-Chapps club, new Young Mems Club at the Central YMCA, two young men from the club were ap- pointed as representatives to the YMCA. Social committee and the Inter-CIub Council. Domenic Davino will serve in the capacity of Inter- Club council representative, while Raymond Thompson will uphold the social side of the club. Elmer J. Russell was also appointed to the position of club reporter.
 This club has been functioning for three weeks now and is made up en- tireIy of apprentices from the Wa terbury Manufacturing company.
 The Inter-Club Council met last evening at the Central YMCA for the purpose of making plans for the fourth Inter-Club dinner which will occur in the first or second week Tn May. The program presented at these dinners in entirely in the hands of the council which secures the speakers and entertainment.
 The Y's Mems Club of the Central YMCA will meet again on Thursday April 23, at 6:30 at the Central Y Earl A. Samson of the Chase com panies, Louis c. Chieffo of Scoyills and Roy E. Smith of the Central Y attended the Spring Conclave of the Y's Mems clubs in Hartford last Saturday and the report of this con- ference will be given Thursday even- ing by MT Samson.
 Robert White, Isadore Goldberg, Hans Winzer, and Max Gaudelette are the committee in -chagre of a carl party to be given by the Y-Not club at the Central YMCA during the second week in May. The Y-Not club is also staging party and dance in the Y gymnasium on M Z. Music for this dance will be furnish ed by DiPietro's orchestra and sub scription will be $1.00 couple.
 On Sunday, May 10,sthe Dormitory villagers will commemorate Mother Day at the weekly Sunday morning breakfast with a talk by a Water bury. Aubrey F. Greenlaw, dor mitory secretary, will announce the name of the speaker at a later date
 The Villagers will present theii first annual Dorm Caper" Thurs. day night, April 23 at o'clock. This will be one of the finest dances of the season, and invitations have all ready been sent out to " patrons Reservations should be made at the Central Y desk as early as possible as the dance is necessarily limited Wittsteins of New Haven are play ing for the occasion. Subscription is $500 a couple.
 A debate between the Putsic Friars Club and the Square-Circle Club is being planned in May. This debate will be concerned with the City Manager Plan vs Present Form of City Government in Waterbury.
 The Sigma Delta Psi club will hold a club dance in the Central YMCA on May 16.
 Clayton s. Brown, Building Boys Secretary of the Central YMCA, will be speaker at the next meeting of the Emanon club, April 20. MT Brown will lead discussion on Sex"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
SUPREME CONFIDENCE

He: Would you Ike grand piano. Myrtle?
 She: Oh, I'd simply love it.
 He: Well, it certainly will give tone to our drawing room.
 She: Tell me. dear, when will it arrive?
 He: We'll, I can't say for sure, but I bought a ticket in raffle for one to-day.--Answers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-18
Minor Sues City
 For $2,O00 Damages
Edward Murray Claims Injuries as Result of Stepping in
 Hole on Sidewalk

described in the complaint as being three feet long, two feet wide and several inches deep and extended about two inches abovet he sidewalk. The hole or dor is alleged to have been rendered more defective by the accumulation of snow and ice.
 The plaintiff sustained contusions to the left wrist, left elbow and left forearm and as result is suffering from traumatic arthritis of the left wrist and myositis of the muscles Of the tendons of the forearm. He is alleged to be unable to sleep and Is said to have lost considerable weight.