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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25
Know Your Waterbury Its History, Facts and General Information

from old stills, kettles and the like and to this was added zinc, brass ingots being obtained. All the raw material was imported. At this time there was great demand for these buttons for military and other uniforms. Up to this time most of the buttons had been im- ported from England.
 It was in 1851 that H. w. Hay den, in the employ of the Scovills invented the process still in use or forming kettles by spinning and turning.
 The first railroad to come to Wa terbury was the Naugatuck be- tween Winsted and Bridgeport. The first train came into Water- bury on June II, 1S49.
 The first train run over the Naugatuck Railroad to Watertown was on September 30, 1870.
 The old New England Railroad started in Waterbury in 1855.
 The old Meriden, Waterbury 6 Conn. River Railway, whose station was located on Dublin street, start ed in 1888. The first train on this road between Meriden and Water bury was run on July 4, 1888 when two excursions were run.
 The old Adams Express Com. \ pany began business in Waterbury on September "A, 1S49.
 The manufacture of lager beer was first started in Waterbury by the Naugatuck Valley Brewery in 1878.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

So many times chickens come home to roose. Here's once they didn't We commented earlier this week on the lack of diversity in the jobs being undertaken under public and civil works administra- tions. We noticed just after our comment appeared that the selectmen of the towns in Hartford county held meeting to de- eide which dirt roads would be selected for civil administration jobs. That's a fine undertaking and nobody is more ap- preciative of the fact that our dirt roads need improvement than the writer. But it seems duplication of effort again. We allow every town in the state $35,O00 for 8 two-year period to do work on such roads as normally would not be main tained under ordinary appropriations
 While this sum may not seem large, it in- wolves an annual million dollar appropri- ation. And that's quite sum for state whose books show plenty of red ink right now. We certainly think that there are many more projects than those involving road improvement that could fall within the sphere of the civil works administra- tion. This is not intended as criticism, mind you, it is merely our own opinion, one that we have had for some time now. We're apt to overlook other outdoor pro- jects in the desire to do too much road building, which is the spirit of the age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25
Highway Wreckers

Interstate action to curb the abuse of highways by huge motor trucks and vans appears likely before long. The great bulk and weight of these vehicles have made them serious menaces to other traf- fife and destroyers of roads, It has been learned that trucks and busses contribute only 12 per cent of the vehicle fees and gasoline taxes, though the wider and heavier highways they require cost 30 to 50 per cent of the total road expenditures
 Meetings of representatives of small groups of states are planned to arrange interstate control of the dimensions and weights of such vehicles. The American Association of State Highway Officials has voted for maximum length of 45 feet for truck and trailer. That is only little more than half the length allowed in some states, but it is considered by students of the subject as still too long for safety.
 It should be obvious by this time that the large number of small, private, non- commercial automobiles and the small but increasing number of motor giants cannot safely use same highways. Either giants must be reduced in size and rigidly con- trolled, or they must secure private rights of way of their own where they will not interfere with the majority of motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

Pecorc Has Nep Line for EraminatOn of MOrgGm, Mit cbeu etc.. This Time He's Out to Get Their IdeGs for Reform in Bunk LGUs; White House Butcher Complains as Mrs Rooseve Is AlOays AsUay WGGce AbsoIves Guy Sheppard of Meat Pocking Inquiry Chorges
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

The most expensive air mail stamp in the world - the $4.50 issue of New foundland - has been successfully coun- forfeited. Clever limitations have already been found. How many have been worked off on the public no one knows. There were only 5000 of this issue printed at the time the Italian air armada returned home over the Atlantic. It is surcharge type and one of the philatelic worlds rarities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25
HISTORY

In May of 1877 the second start upon plantation life for Mattatuck, now Waterbury, was made when a meeting of the proprietors was called. They met to select a town site and left the matter in the hands of committee consisting of Deacon Judd, John Laughton, John Andrus, Goodman Root, John Judd and Daniel Porter.
 Consideration was given at this time in selecting the new site to the dangers which the dwellers would have living on large tracts. It was decided to live closer to- gether so that one family would be able to help the other in case of trouble. Again the matter of water supply played big part in settle ment. The committee appointed finally decided to move the plan- tation and set the town up on the east side of the river, opposite Town Plot.
 BRASS CITY FACTS
 Plank Road takes its name from the manner of construction of the old road which was built in 1852 by the Waterbury and Cheshire Plank Road Company. The blanks have long ago disappeared.
 The Benedict & Burnham Man. ufacturing company, now part of the American Brass company. originated in 1912 when Aaron Benedict commenced the man. ufacture of bone and ivory but tons. This was the second con- cern to manufacture brass.
 Metal buttons from sheet brass were first manufactured in Wa terbury in 1902 by Abel Porter & Company. Copper was obtained
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

Bankers roast the government for it's monetary policies; but from their sub- scriptions to new government issues, it seems to have more credit with them than the rest of us have.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

The New York Police Commissioner says he is going to make New York drink like gentleman. There's optimism for you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 4:56 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25
DAILYWASHINGTON| MERRY-GO-ROUNDI
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

Metal buttons from sheet brass were first manufactured in Wa terbury in 1902 by Abel Porter & Company. Copper was obtained
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

The old Adams Express Com pany began business in Waterbury on September "A, 1849.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

The manufacture of lager beer was first started in Waterbury by the Naugatuck Valley Brewery in 1878.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Love Triangle in
 Garden Feature
"Many Stevens, M. D." and "The Big Brain"
 Being Shown

\ one of the strangest stories of Q triangular love affair is told in the Warner Brothers picture Mary Stevens M. D." which comes to the New Garden theater. Sunday, Mon- day and Tuesday. The triangle in. wolves Kay Francis,' the star, Lyle Talbot and Thelma Todd. The love experiences of 6 woman doctor Here 1t is--the story they said the screen Couldn't touch"-told in q picture that reveals every secret every love. every confidence of Q woman physician. What she learn cd about men. The advice she gave to other unmarried women. The price she paid for the sin she laughed at. We know every wo. man in Waterbury will want to see this amazing Warner Brothers pic. tufe-and we urge them to bring the mon. Let them face 1t. Let them flnd out for themselves what q woman has to go through.
 Girls, what would you do if you found that the employer of your hance was seriously interested in you? And that in repulsing him you would cause the young man of your ncHTL to lObe HIS position III The Big Brain. RKO-Radio Pic- ture which is tho unit attraction that dilemma troubles Fay 'Wray. Engaged to Phillips Holmes, she finds that his boss George E., Stone is planning marriage with her, himself. Holmes faced with de- pleted patrlmony, can not find 1t within his code to marry an heir ess unless he has some financial stability. stone, with eyes on Fay Wray, offers him 0 very good pro- position which Holmes cannot af- ford to refuse. This triangle re- suits in very close disaster for the pair and the downfall of Stone. '"The Big Brain, aBo has Minna Gombel, Reginald Mason, Sam Hardy. Lucien Littlefeld, Douglas Dumbrille. Berton Churchill and Robert Emmet O'Connor.
 Surrounding these two features are q number of interesting short subjects. You arc advised that coming next Sunday, September 10th for three days is the exciu- sive authentic pictures of the his- torical flight of General Italo Bal bo. The pictures cover the entire flight from the time of leaving Italy their arrival and all the events in America until the de. parture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
George E. Sions, Stars
 h Lyric Feature

When all the world is interested in financial problems, the Lyric theater offers .'The Big Brain" with an interestingly woven plot about e money peer, erstwhiie bar Der shop hunkey, depleted by George E. Stone, who is featured with Phillips Holmes and Fay Wray.
 Stone portrays the racketeering Max Werner who gambles with other peoples money, and pro- notes bogus oil company. Whom Max essays to branch out into so- cioty and romance, he inadvertent. ly treads into Q trap that reverses his career.
 With Stone, Holmes, Miss Wray and Miss Gombell in "The Big Brain" are Lillian Bond. Reginald Mason, Reginald owen, Lucien Littlefcld and Sam Hardy.
 The eompanlonate feature is "rhc Rustless Round Up" with Tom Mix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Mary Stevens, M. D
 Heads Strand Bill
Kay Francis Heads Cast Phillips Holmes in
 Other Feature

One of the strangest stories of triangular love affair Is told in Mary Stevens, M. D." which heads the Strands double feature program Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
 The triangle involves Kan Fran els, Lyle Talbot and Thelma Todd. A boy and a girl, playmates from childhood, study medical surgery together. pass their apprenticeship as internes in the same hospital and set up practice in adjoining offices. their friendship ripening into love.
 The ambition of the man, how ever, sees an opportunity in. q mar riage with the daughter ofNa pow erful politician. So the childhood sweetheart steps aside. although she continues to watch over the man she loves with c mothering instinct.
 It is not until the man gets en- tangled h domestic scandal and financial entanglements that cause his indictment. that she goes to him and gives him her love.
 Kay Francis is said to give a strong performance as the woman doctor whose love for "her man" is enduring even when he turns from her love 10 another, while Thelma Todd gives fine portrayal of the selfish spoiled woman to whom love iS but q fitting passion.
 Lyle Talbot. us the doctor lover, has the finest role of his career op. posite Miss Francis and IS said to live up to the promise he has shown In all previous picture work.
 Mary Stevens. M. D." Is q pow erful emotional drama of q woman doctor, m unwed mother, who saved other children during m epidemic aboard ship, but could not save her own. The story is based on the well known novel by Virginia Kellogg and adapted to the screen by -Rian James.
 Others in the cast include Glen. da Farrell, Una O'Connor, Charles Wilson, Harold Huber and Hobart Cavanaugh.
 The companion feature is "The Big Brain" with Philips Holmeg, Fay Wray and George D. Stone heading q big cast of favorites. At- fractions coming to the Strand this week include "Disgraced," "The Devils in Love-" "She Had to Say Yes" and Under the Tonto Rim"
 The management also announces that bookings have been completed to guarantee an early presentation of Wallace Beery and Marie Dresslcr in "Tugboat Annie" and Helen Hayes and Robert Mont gomery in Another Language"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
State Offering
 Goodbye Again
Adapted From Broadway Success - Genevieve
 TObin in Cast

Laughter in every degree, from the snickcr and The chuckle to the full-lunged guffaw that shakes the diaphragm and sends vest buttons bouncing down the theater aisles has greeted the comedy drama version of the big Broadway stage success Goodbye Again" wherever 1t plays. The picture begins a four-day engagement at the State to-day with Warren William, Joan Blondell and Genevieve Tobin heading q stellar cast.
 Goodbye Again" is a welcome change from the drab realism of many modern pictures and the au- dience Justify manifested their ap. prcciation of the new note in en- tortainment. Rofreshingly differ- ent in plot, and sailing along saul ely under q strong breeze of smart dialogue, the picture is iaugh- tonic for young and old alike.
 When m author of best sellers finds one of his most popular heroinos coming to life suddenly In the person of an old sweet. heart of his college days, who has grown tired of her conventional businessman husband, and Is ready to come back to "the only man who ever understood her." what is q poor author to do?
 There may be several answers to that, but Warren William in Goodbye Again" does practically everything an author--or any other gentleman in his right mind, for that mater--should not do. And thereby, of course, hangs tho hilarious tale that follows. The more he tries to show Julia tho error Of her ways, the more se. cureIy she weavGs the net of her around the hapIess man.
 Eventually Q, cross.country chase develops, with Julia tuckins her. self away in the adjoining com partmont of her victim's Pullman car, to the scandaiization of her family, and then turning up in his hotel room in Albany. after a pur. suit that has led her all the way from her Cleveland home,
 Warren William makes n comi. cally pathetic figure of Q celebrat- cd author, who is Q lion in literary fields but a lamb among the la- dies. Genevieve Tobin contributes q delightful study of the loveiorn Julia, a survival of the mid-Vic. Anne, the iong.suffering secretary and sweetheart of<the phiiandering Bixby, is charming and piquant. Julia's family are wildly typed by Hugh Herbert in the role of tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Radio Programs
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z:3o-Ray Heatherton, songs. 2:45-Mixed trio. 3:00-Fred Wade, tenor; dance
 orchestra. 3:30-Lew White, organ. 4.00-Varicty Musicale. 5:O0--The Lady Next Door. 5:30-Roxanne Wallace, con
 tralto. 6:45-Three Scamps, songs. 6:0O-Starts of International
 Gordon Bennett Balloon
 Race, Chicago. 6:S0-Drakc's Drums-Sketch. 7:O0--Davis orchestra. 7:30-Jack and Loretta Clem-
 ents, songs. 7:45-The Optimistic Mrs Jones'
 Sketch. s:O0-Lucillc Peterson, soprano. S:l5--Sizzlers trio. S:3O-Sous Les Fonts De Paris
 Program from Montreal
 Canada. 9;O0-Antobol orchestra. D:3O--K.7. Secret Service sketch 1O:00-Rolfe orchestra; Men
 About Town trio. orchestra. 11:3O-Stcrn orchestra. orchestra. orchestra;
 from Hollywood Bowl Los
 Angeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Racket Barred In
 Capitol Picture

2 The movies lay bare another racket in "she Had To Say Yes." . First National production which comes to the Capitol theater for a two day engagement. This picture with its ail-star cast headed by Loretta Young, Lyle Talbot. Regis Toomey and Winnie Lightner, re- veals the adventures of "custom- ers' girls" which is always . pret- ty though lightly principled lure usod by certain firms of big bus mess to extract orders from out of-town buyers.
 On the same program is the Man of the Forest", Paramount's picturization of the famous novel by Zane Grey, Tn tho large feat ured cast are Randolph Scott. Harry Carey, Noah Beery. Verna Htllie and Buster Crabbe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
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Baseball game: Boston
 Braves vs New York. A:30--Martin' orchestra. b:OO-Dancing by the Sea. b:3O-Jack Armstrong--Skotch' E;45-Tito Guiazr. Mexican tenor 6:00-Conn' orchestra. G:30-Gypsy Nina. G.45-Duchin's orchestra. 7:15--Mildrcd Bailey. 7:30-Hon. Elder Michaux and
 his Congregation. S:00-Evan Evans, baritone S:I5-Casa Loma orchestra. S:45--Gcrtrude Niesen. 0:OO-Esthcr Leaf at the Organ D:3O-Willard Robison and his or
 chestra. iO;0O-Isham Jones' orchestra. i0.30-Slnglng Strings-from
 Montreal. Freeman's orchestra orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02

husband, Helen Chandler as sis ter Elizabeth and Wallace Ford as Eiizabeth's fiance, lawyer Vest lake, who Is all for settling tho scandal out of court.
 A splendid surrounding program accompanies this excellent feature presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
60O W1rr 6OU Meters vvA~\ KilDcyctes Bridgeport and New Have

1:0o-Globe walkathon Mar.
 athon. 1:16-Halrs orchestra. 1:29-Time. 1:30-News. 1:35-Request Record Selections
 and Shopping News. 2:00-Dancing Echoes. 2:30-String quartet. 3:00-Boston Braves vs New York,
 broadcast from Braves
 Field. 5:00-Dancing by the Sea. 6:15-Globe Walkathon Mar
 athon. 5:30--News. 5:35-Melody Mart. 5:45-Tito Guizar, Mexican
 tenor. 6:00--Irving Conn's orchestra. 6:30-"Romany Romance"--
 Gypsy Nina. 6:45--Baseball score G:50-Eddie Duchin orchestra. 7:15-Mildred Bailey, songs. 7:30-Elder Solomon LiEhtfoot
 Michaux and his Chuch of
 God Congregation. S:00-Evan Evans, baritone. S:15-Casa Loma orchestra. S:30-Lcon Belasco's orchestra. 345-Gertrude Niesen. soprano. 9:00-Esther Leaf. organist. with
 Charles Garlic. tenor. 9:30-Willard Robison's orchestra 9:45--News. 9:50-Basebal scores. 9:55-Musical Interlude. 0:00-1sham Jones' orchestra. 1 O:30-Singlng Strings. II :O0--Globe Walkathon Mar
 athon. 1:15-t'reeman's 1 orchestra. l :30-Danco music. l2:00--Rapp's orchestra. l2:30-Arnheim orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
4?2 WnD 71O Meters "O\ Kllocyclcs
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2:00-To be announced. 2:15-Dailey orchestra. 2:30-Hortense Monath, piano. 2:45-Elmer and Walter Feld-
 camp, songs. 3:00-Bridge Talk-Charles
 Lochridge. 3:15-Organ Recital. 3:30-Ross Peardon, songs. S:45--Afternoon Musicale. 4:00-Beneath the Skin-Dr H. I.
 Strandhagen. 4:15-Musical Moments 4:30-Guy Hunter. songs. 4:45-Robin Hood, songs. 5:00-Studio orchestra. 5:05-Program Resume. 5:15-Mary Barclay, songs. 5:30-French Course-Dr
 Thatcher Clark. 6:00-Uncle Don. 6:30-Coleman orchestra. 7:00-Sports-Fo Prick. 7:15-Inspiration Talk. 7:30-Aaronson orchestra. S:00-Little Symphony orchestra. 9:00-Holst orchestra. 9:30-Verna Osborne, soprano. 9:45-John De Bueris. clarinet;
 Josephine De Bueris. piano. 10:00-Helene Daniels. songs. Stapleton and Marie
 Boroff. piano duo; Edward
 Nell Jr. songs. 10:30-Organ recital. 1l:00-Time; weather. 11:02-Trini orchestra. 11:30-Dantzig orchestra. 12:00-CutIer orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
Utah Citizens Cost State
 Average of $70.S9 Each

Salt Lake City, Utah - (UP)- Governmental costs in the state of Utah total $70.so per person, on the basis of the figures at the close of tho fiscal year ending June 90, 1888. State Auditor J. C.. Anderson revealed.
 A combined gross debt had also been Incurred at the time of the report totaling $4e,i4e,9l3, or a per capita average of s0.7o, q de. crease Of nearly s?0 under 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
GaynOr-Baxter
 Head Palace Bill
Co.Star in Paddy the
 Next Best Thing"

Together again for the first time since they were seen In Dad dy Long Legs" and in which pic. ture they were sensation, Janet Gaynor and Warner, Baxter, are again co-starred in another pie. ture Paddy The Next Best Thing" which opened nt tho Pnlnce this afternoon, and which will continue until Tuesday night.
 Janet Gaynor has never shown her talents to greater advantage than in this picture, cast as a live. Iy litle Irish iass, whose sole fault is her ability to tell white lies, Q quality that eventually embroils her in all sorts of entanglements, she performs In her usual charm ing manner, and reminds you very much of her Diane in "7th Heaven" Warner Baxter as tho scion of the Irish costai town, docs m excellent piece of acting In Q typical romantic Warner Baxter
 others ia the supporting cast In. ciude Margaret Lindsay, who Will be remembered as the Titanic" girl In "Cavalcade", Walter Con. holly famous player from the New York stage, Mary McCormic. Fiske O'Haray Claire McDowell hnd many others all tend to make this one of the sweetest romantic comedies you have seen In long time. Take our suggestion, do not miss Paddy The Next Best Thing.
 Here Is a picture that has every thing, one for the entire family and with the supporting program of shorts makes up ideal screen biil-of-fare, that will be relished by all.
 Variety is the keynote of the supporting program first there is the perennial favorite of nll Mickey Mouse In "Ye olden Days" and the way that Mickey and Minnie with tho capable assistance of Pluto, kick those 'old-timers around is Q caution. Buster Crab. be, will be seen in another episode of "Tarzan, The Fearless" this cpi- sode being "Voodoo Vengeance, then tho Taxl Boys, will be seen in one of their hilarious comedies and Edgar Kennedy, always riot, will be seen in "Quiot Please" and what memories of this short.tem- pered gentleman, are brought up in this comedy, built expressly for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
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I2:2O--Farm and Home Forum. 1:OO-Hoist' orchestra. 1:3O--Concert Ensemble. 2:O0-Lotus Gardens orchestra. 2:3O-Blue Room Echoes. 3:OO-Merry Madcaps orchestra,
 with Frances Baldwin. 3:sO--NRA Talk. 3:35-saturday Matinee-Julius
 Nussman. director. l:0O--Silent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02

laughs and you will roll in the aisle, while he is on tho screen.
 Fox Movietonews, with the latest worlds news will round out what is known to be the best entertain ment value in the entiro state, and which will bring residents of all nearby towns In to see it, 50 . word to the wise should be suffi- cient, make plans to sec this show as son as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-02
3NS SAIe1 70O Nctcrs - "A- AilsayclG
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Fluctuations All Program Blaufuss orchestra. 3:00-Ruth Lyon, soprano; Rob-
 crt Joyce, tenor; Harvey
 Hays, narrator. 3.SO--Edwar Davies. baritonci
 concert orchestra. 4:OO-EdIa Odell, contralto;
 Blaufuss orchestra. A:3O-Welsh Day at q Century of
 Progress; Cleveland Or
 pheus Male Chorus; Chica-
 go Welsh Choir. 5:OO-Ash orchestra. 5.3O--Ncil Sisters, songs. 5:G5-Little Orphan Annie 6.O0-Himbcr Ensemble. 6:30-Threc \ Sisters. songs G:45-Some of the More Signif-
 icant Advances In Biolog-
 ical Research During the
 Last Hundred Years-Prof
 Frederick Macdonald of
 Harvard University. 7:0O-John Herrick, songs. 7:15-Ethel Waters, songs. SO-Kaltenmcyer's Kindergart-
 en-Schoolroom Sketch. S:OO-Denny orchestra: Sigmund
 spaeth: Shirley Howard,
 songs. S:30-Brown and Llewellyn, com
 edians. S.45-Hillbilly songs. 9:00-Tales of the Titans-Drama g:30-Stokes orchestra: testers
 trio: Morin Sisters, songs:
 Mary Steele, contralto; Ed
 ward Davies. baritone. fO:3O-Cuckoo Program, with Ray
 Knight. i1.0O-Leaders trio. Fogarty, tenor. I1:3O--Scotti orchestra. 12:00-King orchestra. 12:30-Childs orchestra.