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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-05-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Uncle Rays
 Corner

Short-lived and Long-liyed Flyers
 Nature has built flyers of many kinds. Some live many years while others have very short lives. A worker bee may die within six weeks after coming from it's pupa or, quiet worm" stage. A drone bee is likely to live three or four months Queen bees have been known to live as long as five years.
 Some moths die in less tn an week after coming from their CO., coons. Most butterflies are short lived, but certain members of the tribe live through the winter after hiding themselves beneath loose bark or in other protected shelter.
 Mayflies are the most shortlived flyers known. After passing through a worm-like stage, in which they live under water for from one to three years, the yrise into the free air and fly about for a brief spell. Usually they die in less than four hours.
 During their worm-1ike stage, Mayfiies eat water plants; but dur ing their flying stage they eat nothing at all. They fly about in swarms for brief space, and then are gone.
 If Mayfiy could think and speak, what might 1t say about the world? Perhaps 1t would observe human beings and would suppose that we live forever.
 Birds live far longer than in- sects. Some birds, indeed, reach a ripe old age. Ostriches live as long as 35 years. Ravens and geese often live more than half cen- tury, and parrots have exceeded the age of 75 years.
 A sea-agle has been known to live to the age of 80 years. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

New York.--It was during the intermission between acts two and three of those very smart comedies All the wits, ermines. sophisti- cates and public social figures were carefully shuffled on the sidewalk, under a sheltering theater mar quee.
 Out of the half dark of the street areaway leading to Sixth avenue suddenly appeared two young wo- men. one was about 24, and not unattractive. The other appeared to be slightly younger, was poorly dressed and slovenly of appear ance.
 And to the amazement of the ritzy gathering, these two girls be- gan to panhandle"
 In the several years that have many things-but never before have encountered young women who had sunk to the whining snive1 of the fawning street beggars. They went about their sniveling with the professional air of those ha1f- men who clutter the New York streets.
 One used the old line: "Cantcha help a girl getta cupa coffee .. ;.
 The others approach was differ- ent. "Cantcha helpa girl get room, so's she can stay
 Obviously they were working to- gether; probably to gather cour- age.
 To be sure we have all been told time and again about the equal rights of women with men; we've watched them launch successfully into business; we've seen them oc- cupy high posts in the world of law and banking and merchandis- ing. So I assume they should have the equality of the gutter. as well.
 Some weeks ago. Konrad Berco- vici was telling me the tale of q young woman whose fortunes were at the lowest ebb. And he declar- ed her to be the finest type of feminine independence-a glowing example of her sex.
 The scene was one of those free coffee kitchens opened by charita- ble folk during the depression. A small cafe had been taken over and food and coffee was being distrib- uted to girls out of work. Sitting at the window, Konrad had watch ed one girl walk back and forth several times. She was trying to gather sufficient courage to ask for food. Obviously, the idea galled her. But hunger won-and she en- tered.
 Sitting down, she noticed several familiar faces and went to chat with another girl. While waiting to be served, she was offered cigarette. The cigarette was mere gesture-she lit 1t!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

telling you that Mrs Leila Alexander director of the Pearl community house will speak the forum Sunday after 330 o'clock Christianity and the Race Question he .Roy Chords ptuas will also be heard Wes Clpp Dave Fogg George Ward and Isaac Reed comprise the Chords Father Leo Finn caught the Holy Cross grdiron skt Fred Saganor left Marines Wonder he Il under Cap Flagg Sergeant Quirt? Over Wingord there's Charles Allen who for burgess Tuesdays election At the L. L. banquet Monday night the boys wondering was thr C. J boss of the Center outfit Bill Brooks played the role of Country Gentleman last Sunday And had quite experience I'll let him tell you about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
NETWORK
,l,;k Ssilbert Swan

At that moment, a severe-look- ing woman was about to serve her. Noting the cigaret, the servant of charity quickly put the food be- hind. her.
 "You cannot smoke here we cannot serve you, I afraid" the. woman began. There were other comments on the girls cas- ual attitude.
 "The girl was hungry more hungry, perhaps. than anyone will know" Konrad told me later. "Yet she rose, and without a word walked out the door. She could not bring herself to accept charity with strings attached"
 (Copyright 1881 NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

golden eagle to more than 100 years.
 In a menagerie in Europe, a white-headed vulture was kept for 118 years. No wonder 1t was white- headed!
 In the year 1772, hawk was captured at the Cape of Good Hope. Around it's neck, if we may believe the old record, was a band with the inscription, Jacob, 1610." If that hawk. was set free in 1910, it was at least 162 years old when caught.
 Hawks, eagles and vultures all belong to the same general family
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

A few things Aunt Minnie knew till Howe Kraft member of the Z Theta P club the Red Triangle will go ga-gang down the aisle with Marion Northop. Howe promised love- honor and buy the htest for Marion He's the fifth Z Pier heart throbbing with gal The other four who pulled the anchor and Idr AL derson Ernie Reed Harold Hollis and Dud Beach. Dan Miller the ends leading angler participated in fishing test at Twin lakes that a yes s Accompanied M Le Harvey. Ed Mevoy and Bob Moneat Dan baisd the hook and went into seton He paired with Ed Mevoy Harvey and Monsrat the opposing fishermen Dan claims be landed four piss a three pounds Harvey and MeEvoy <ush apiece and Monerat But the end claims Mon srat better fisherman than Miller and willing dunk dough sms sna prove G.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Oh, say can you They standing outside Jacques waiting for the scenery for Uncle Toms Cabin arrive Finally with rumble drew to the curb Here is now said the stage Here what? asked Mir Public Citizen. Why the scenery, said the s. M. He opened the rumble and took three drop-eurans THAT WAS THE SCENERY. And they used Diamond Ginger ale box the block Tell that Dan Leay and the rroer lose of himself. Joe Russo ppaing again. boy this time born Joe and the Mrs St Mays He's passing Mussoin sogies. Cosmo Vendet says he'll 6qht with the Japanese or Chinese ITO the highest bidder
 says marched with the I'D in the big push there
 Judge Al Bronsky and Mrs B. and Sheriff Johnny Jenusai- ts with Mrs J. have been New Yorking oh oh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Boop- a-doops Thanks Charley Paomba for Percy Cosbys "A cartooniss Philosophy I'll send it back Charley just digest its Coach Billy Sehoheld back job Glad hear the Billy but take easy
 Frank Walsh who has been in Cleveland the two the Chase people visitor in for few days He tells business picking in Cleveland and Youngstown and trend for the better evident also learned that Frank Seby doing great work there Frank with the Chase when the Cleveland outpost opened Charley Sehnitman has sign his wndow All the Cider You Can Drink for Five Cents We can expect cider dunkng orgy any time Keerful, Charley. 'Scuse it please. Lieutenant Jack Dunphy have smiled bit when he in the Tower of his appearance with the Dem Fo The linotype operator merged lines of copy and it escaped the proof reader And the young who should have taken the bow lost Sorry Jack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Lavender Growers Affected

Digne Classes Alpes)-(UP)- The lavender bush from which our great grandmothers plucked flow CTS to dry and put between the sheets and pillow cases. is suffer- ing from the world economic de- precision. A congress of lavender growers was held here to discuss what was the cause of the depre- ciated value of the scented flower, and the following resolutions were passed: that declaration of the crop be rendered obligatory. the lavender be included in the agri- cultural cooperation plan, and that the cooperative of senez be authorized to reimburse in 90, in- stead of is years. the loan given it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Ping pong. Iv Chase is catching autumn breezes in new Pierce roadster Yeah, that's good
 Lieutenant Den Lahey the wheel of Dodge The loot right abreast of the gasoline Joe Stevens Jim es Seve Byrne Attorney Mary Parker Eddie Byrnes Frank Ho leran Ryan, Henry Loughran Frank Muaney and Tom Bill Walsh hitting them hgh wide and business like in the K. of C. bowling league Judge MeGrath said the Dem Froc of the finest shows he's gmpsed Lieutenant Colonel Bill Shanahan told better than Fanehon Marco Jim Calvin take fourteen bows these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

and all are long-lived birds. (You may place this story in "Nature" section of your scrap-. b0Ok.)
 To-morrow-Long- Land.
 Animals
 UNCLE RAY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Ding, ding Rev Jack Coombs down the Second collecting old toys He's enlisted the aid of Boy Scouts repair paint the toys until they look almost good when originally turned by the factories Jack going dis tribute them needy children during the Christmas holidays worthy idea and the Tower certainly extends congratulations Coombs and his flock Here's Christianity that is bound to click.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
CANADA PLANS FIRST
 RADIO TELEVISION STATION

New York = Canada has "gone television" and construction of the Dominion's first television station is under way. It will be located in Montreal. Quebec, and owned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Renos--Deer hunting is good in Nevada. The fgst ten days Of the
 season. which opened october (. saw 27o bucks slain. The largest lone had nine poiuis. Many were seven and five pointers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Editor Tall Tower Topics The Waterbury Branch of the Nee dewok wishes thank you very heartily for great kindness publishing articles about late October and early November in the Democrat The officers and all the members grateful Very sincerely yoursDoohy H. Punon retary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Editor Tall Tower Topics Please accept the enclosed tickets compliments for the Fulton A. C. first annual dance If fond of dancing promise numbers Very truly you-ohn Weiss chairman dance committee Ihank Jack appreciate the courtesy-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Chsy Enclosed find tickets for first harvest dance given by Koegate Kub Piedmont hall Hope friends Sincerely yoursTeresa Sullivan ehairlady (Thanks Tess for the comps odaneinskh Christy.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
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HELP THE CAUSE
Donate your mite to charity,
 Spread sunshine on the way, Let's make life really thankful,
 For the poor. Thanksgiving day.
Good evening.

BULLETIN Bill Harris Lincoln house chief and Mutual Aid will provide 900 Thanksgiving dinners for needy Water burans Let Waterbuan go hungry Thanksgiving Bills slogan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

French Indo-China and Europe have been connected by radio tele- phone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

and operated by the French news paper La Presse.
 The work of bringing television to Canada is in charge of Armon- do Conto, Western Television Corporation engineer of Chicago. La Presse plans to operate its sight station in conjunction with it's 5000 watt sound station. CKAC. The television station will have a frequency of 2,050 kilocycles and 500 watts of power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
| NAUCATUCk Continue Cases Of
 Two Law Violators
Charged With Damaging Private Property = Brooder
 House on Andrews Mountain Destroyed By Fire

clock standard time, o'clock day. light saving.
 Mission Opens Next Sunday
 The Franciscan Mission Fathers of New York will open two weeks mission in St. Francis church on next Sunday. The hours of services will be announced at all of the masses in St. Francis on Sunday. when the mission fathers come to the borough to take up their work. First Friday
 Friday will be the first Friday of the month. Masses at St. Francis church will be at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:3O o'clock. Confessions will be heard on Thursday afternoon and evening.
 More Voters Made
 The board of selectmen and town clerk admitted 134 to the electors oat at their session held Saturday in the borough court room. With the III admitted at the first session on Wednesday. April 22, it made a total of 245 to be added to the voting list for the annual borough election on May 4. A total of BIO filed applica- tions to be made. Party leaders are piled to be admitted, the percentage
 
 other years.
 Death of Mrs. Mildred O'Shea
 Mrs. Mildred o. Shea, wife of Frank Shea of Danbury died early yesterday morning in the New Ha- Ven General hospital The deceased was a native of Naugatuck, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Fellows of Hill street. She had re- sided in the borough up to the time of her marriage to MT. Shea. She was very we'll known in the borough and highly esteemed. News of her death was received with deep sorrow by large circle of friends. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Fellows of 45 Hill street, and four sisters, Mrs. Otto Keller and Misses Evelyn, Edith and Blanche Fellows of this borough. The funeral will be held form the home of her parents of 45 Hill street. Wednesday morning at 8:3O o'clock and at g o'clock from St. Francis church. where a requiem high mass will be celebrat- ed. Burial will be in St. James ceme- tery.
 Naugy Loses to Harding Naugatuck lost it's initial game in | the Valley league to Warren Hard l. ing high of Bridgeport Saturday aft ernoon at Recreation field 6-2. Wargo who started twirling for Naugy weakened in the fifth and allowed three runners to cross the plate. He was replaced by Mulesky who re- ceived poor support from his team mates. Shorty Lenosi who pitcher for Harding, held Naugy to four scat tered hits and struck out 12. Naugy registered five errors while Harding had three. The next league game for the locals will be against Gilbert high of Winsted on next Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
TWO HELD FOR TRANSPORTATION 0F BEER
EDWARD HATCHER
 ON THE NEGRO
A Question Frequently Ask ed By Young Men of
 That Race
AFTER COLLEGE WHAT?

Talking on vocational opportuni- ties for negroes. Edward M. Hatcher makes the following statements. "Industrial opportunities, recrea- tional facilities, decent housing sanitary and heaithful surroundings for negroes are the things that a community is responsible for and when a community fails to assume that responsibility 1t pays for it in crime and disease.
 ''There is very little in Waterbury that would encourage that local ne- gro high school students to train as their field. And as long as any community denies industrial oppor- tunities 1t keeps out educated ne- groes and drives out the ambitions.
 s'The negro student working his way through college seldom has a chance to acquire practical training in his chosen field during vacation periods but usually spends that time working for private families, at ho- tels, seash0re resorts, or at any odd jobs that might enable him to save out enough money to return to school.
 These facts along with others that have been brought out by this pe- riod of depression keep before the eyes of negro students one ques- tion.
 After CoIlege-What?
 Will I have chance to puruse the work I am training for? Am to live or am I to exist? Will there be anything in my life that will enable me to give my children any more encouragement than the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
State Police Hold Truck; Operators
 Under $500 Bonds
WiIner and Bartholomew Charged With Allegation Oper.
 alton -Non-Support Case Continued Month at Re. quest of Wife-Licenseless Operator Pays $lO

May 27th. He was sentenced to jail for ninety days, but on the request of his wife the case was continued one month.
 The case of Cornelius Griffin, 57. of 1070 South Main street, was as- signed for a hearing May End. A family argument is the basis of the case.
 Ralph Mangini. 23, of Lakewood road. charged with breach of the peace was nolled. LaZi Cassadi, 27, of 147 East Liberty street, paid $10 for operating without a license. A nolle was entered in similar charge preferred against Patsy Giglio, 21. of 102 Locust street. Continuances of one day were granted in the cases of Natalis Yer migilo, 25. of Torrington and An- thony Lucas, 27, of Norfolk. both charged with passing red traffic lights on West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Better Homes Week
 Throughout Nation
Secretary of the Interior, Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur Urges
 Consideration of Homes This Week I z z

work which have so unselfishly as- stunned responsibility for the devei- opment of Better Homes programs. falls the important task of helping all local families, irrespective of income, to knowledge of the ways in which they can take the next steps in the Improvement of their own homes and premises. ",
 "The popular educational move ment for Better Homes in America was both inspired and developed un- der the personal leadership of Presi- dent Hoover, who still serves as its honorary chairman. The campaign has developed to the point where there are now thousands of com munities participating this year in the observance of Better Homes Week.
 gro this. end they have prepared lecture programs and contests for improvement of Kitchens. living rooms and gardens as a significant however, many have seized their opportunity to stimulate relief of unemployment through urging local citizens to make home repairs now and to employ labor where possible in the improvement of buildings, gardens and roadsides. Other com mittees have arranged for public demonstrations of the better types of new houses within the reach of families with relatively modest means or for reconditioned old houses to show how homes can best be brought up to standard at low cost. Tours to houses in which spe- cific improvements have been made will be arranged this year as in other years in many rural districts.
 Educational service of this type exercises a deep and lasting infiu. ence upon the home and community. in these programs so that rapid progress may be made in removing conditions which may interfere in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
ST MARY'S HOSPITAL i
 GRADUATING CLASS |
Planning to Hold Class Dance on Tuesday Even-
 ing, May 5
AN INFORMAL AFFAIR

The 1891 graduating clas sof St. Mary's hospital training school are planning to hold their class dance Tuesday evening, May 5, at Seven Gables Inn.
 The affair will be formal. with the following committee in charge: The Misses Helen O'Day, Mary O'Leary, Julia McDonalyd, Eileen Mccormick, Mary Broderick. Gertrude Kirley, Mildred Shea, Dorothy Maloney, Alice Fox and Julia Kitchenka.
 Many friends of the nurses are planning to attend the dance, this be- ing one of the leading events in the nurses social program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27

Taken into custody by State Troopers, two local men were ar raigned in police court today on the charge of illegal transportation of beer. They have been ordered held for q hearing next Saturday morn ing under bonds of $50 each. They gave their names as Morris Wilner. 35, of A Clinton street and Daniel Bartholomew. 22, of "A Wood street The truck with the alleged illegal cargo of beer is being held at the Beacon Falls barracks. Sergeant Gene Lenzi headed the detail of of ficers, which made the capture. No testimony was recorded in local police court today by either of the accused. /
 George w. Armstrong. 35. of 3S4 North Main street, returned here from Newark on non-support charge obtained q continuance until
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Joint Concert
 Saturday Night By GIee Clubs of St Mar garet's and LOOnis
 Institute

The annual joint concert of the Glee clubs of St Margaret's school Of this city and the Loomis Institute Of Windsor took place Saturday evening in the auditorium of St Mar garet's school. Isaac Beecher Clark directed the local club and William C Card the visiting club.
 The program follows: Now is the Month of Maying, Morley; The Dreaming Lake, Schuman; Full Fathom Five. Ireland: The Sleigh. Kountz- Baldwin: Loomis Gleen club. Who Is Sylvia, Schubert-Lynes; To q Wild Rose. Edward Mcdowell; The Shoogy-sloo. Ambrose; O Love " Night. Offenbach: Saint Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
LEGHoRN HEN SETS RECORD

Trac1, Cal (UP) A white leghorn hen owned by Ernest G.. Dobney set new record by laying eggs at 3 months of age. But the size of the eggs is still more aston ishfng. The largest measures by 8 inches in circumference, and top ped the scales at exactly ounces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
Secretary Wilbur Announces the
 Opening of Better Homes Week, s,ra1 4Q fr May

Secretary Wilbur Announces the
 Opening of Better Homes Week,
 April % to May 2
 Washington, D. c, April 27-This week will be observed as National Better Homes Week In every state in the union and by more than eight thousand communities" according to pr Ray Lyman Wilbur, secretary of the interior, who succeeded ter homes in America.
 "The welfare of all citizens" Dr Wilbur continues, ''is influenced profoundly by the conditions of their daily home life and of the residential districts in which they dwell. Health, safety and happiness are dependent in large part upon wholesome conditions of living which involve such details as good construction, improved sanitation and convenience6 and comfort in household arrangements Sound de- velopment of children is to be se- cured chiefly by conditions of living which makes possible proper nutri- tion, adequate uninterrupted sleep, abundance of fresh air and sunshine safe and wholesome play and high ideals which are the outgrowth of thoughtful, wholesome and idealis- tic family life.
 ITO help parents to have access to the best contemporary knowledge of the ways of building. acquiring, undermining and furnishing their homes and to assist them also in working out their plans for the im- provement of home relations and activities, Better Homes in America has orpa nized more than R. 900 local committees each having charge of home improvement programs for the city, county, village or rural which it serves. To these committees made up of citizens ex- perienced in civic and educational average negro child of today re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-27
REAL EXTENT OF
 CRIME IN NATION : ASYET UNKNOWN
Wickersham Commission ] Makes Another of Its Re-
 ports to Hoover

Washington. April 27. (UP)Lack of satisfactory data on crime and punishment prevents an authorita- tive knowledge of the real extent of crime in this country, the Wicker sham commission has reported to President Hoover. x 8g5A F8s
 "Statistics," said the report. third of Il the commission was asked to make, "are needed to tell us--or at least to help tell us-what we have to do, how we are going to do 1t, and how far what we are doing re- spends to what we have to do.
 The commission recommended i've mapor steps:
 l. Generalization of statistics on federal administration of justice in one new bureau of the department of justice;
 2. Collection by the census bureau of nationwide crime data as soon as state legislation lays proper foundation for the work;
 3. Continuation meanwhile of the development of statistics in the cen- sus bureau and justice and labor departments, preparatory to the pro- posed consultations;
 4. A uniform state law for gather ing and transmitting state statistics Q ncriminal justice, so far as is re- quired for national purposes;
 5. Greater care in gathering statis- tics under present methods until the new system is effective.