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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

Each year tho scholars present new explanations of tho orlHln or Valentines day. Popular bolloI pre-" fcrS to HScribc lt Co n certain SHint Valentine, of whom It lA snld ne woro an amethyst upon Whlch Wns engraved u cupid, thus max Ing tho good snint also rcAponSiblo for tho fact thHt the amethyst is tho birthstone for February. AS n nuttor of fact, however, thoro was not once but Il number, ol suints nnmod Valentine, and to muko 1t SlIll moro difficult, tue res" lyuls oC two of them fNll on F"p- runry l4~-~ono of them n Roman priest and tho other n blHhop'
 Perhaps tho latest explanation la that tho word Valentine IS dcrlVeu from thrce Egyptian words-~'Nn' meaning ito boor'i "ren,' mcnhIuR "tho namo"; md ten meaning "to dotermino"--tho thrco being clcverly combined 10 mean "to do- tormino whose name Ahall DO borne"
 Valentine verses wore written hs early as l4I5, whom Charles, puNo of Orleans. taken prisoner hl NEll!r court, amused himself Wlth poo'ic OmnONltlbn lO Wlle hN"S '''
 Ium of his Imprisonment m lno Tower of London. Somo or the verses arc not unlike those on nc moro romantic valentines Of todaN' us ono which runs
 "Spito of fortune, wo may be
 Happy by ono word from thee
 LIfe flies swiftly--oro It so
 wilt thou be mine, loVe?~--
 aye or no?
 Sir Walter Scott wrote n noVel of saint Valentines day in hls "Fair Maid of Perth" In th'a nov, cl tho Fair Maid. who is supposed to haVo lived about the beginninG of tho fifteenth century, received n Valentine gift of n ruby heart pierced with u golden arrow ana enclosed in n purse bearing tho m scription Loves darts CleaVe Hearts, .c,
 About tho middle of the lsth century valentine love letters came Into vogue. These were written III roppcr-plate script on folded sheets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Lecture at the
 Waterbury Club
Mrs Farnam to Speak on
 Life, Beauty, and Art"

Suzanne Slvercruys Farnam, sculptor. author and playwright. will speak on Monday, the 18th, nt tho Waterbury club 10 the Water" bury Junior league on "LIfc. Beauty and Art"
 Mrs Farnum's latest book Suzanne of Belgium" q story of her early life. published in Octo- Der. has already become n best seller.
 Mrs I'arnams more recent sculp- lures Include tho statuctto of St Thcrose de l'enfant Jesus recently presented by the Society to the Church of St Thercso at LisIcuX, France. Her statuettcs of famous athletes were exhibited at tho Olympic games this past year.
 Mrs Farnam Is noted as n poll teal speaker and lecturer on art.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
The History Of
 Valentine Day
Varied Versions Ascribed As To The Origin Of This Old
 And Ever Popular Annual Observance

with n hand.colorcd Illustration ol sentimental character. A typical example of thCso Singlc-shcot cfTu' aIons ahows living couple with Joined hands before llymon bearing hls torch, and verso beneath read Ing;
 "rhc wanton boy that makes us
 mortalA feel
 lnnIctinF wounds that Love alonp
 can heal,
 oh, may tho am'rous God thy
 Houl incline
 To lovo and choose me for your
 Valentine,
 Prom these sImplo untoccdcntS became steadily more and moro elaborate, reaching their height In tho ornate p0pcr-laco de" sgna of tho Victorian crn. Many of tho moro expensive valentines reproduced in their paper lace tho exact patterns of roul old l0Ceb, rendering them with exquisite ilno- ness. The most complete collection of valentines In tho world Is said to bc contained in tho London Mu- scum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

regular meeting. Other clubs Will join with them in this program
 SnOoper's Club Dance
 Next Thursday evening the Snooper's club under the direction of John Mulhern will have q dance in the west lobby of the Central Y, M. C. A. This is the second dance of the season held by the club, one of tho newer Y. M''C' A. groups.
 Intcr-Club Debate
 Fl Bernier, of the Cwoans club chairman of the Intcr-Club debat- ing committee has announced the fourth inter-club debate of the sea son. which will be held on the night of February "A, in the east lobby of the Central Y. The de- bate will be between the Square Circle and Cwoans club, and the subject will be announced later.
 Professor CavcItr to Speak
 Professor John F.. Caveltr scien- list, of Wesleyan university will speak at the Sunday afternoon forum at the Central Y. February 19. Professor Caveltr Is an out standing speaker at clubs and mass meetings throughout tho state of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Bunker Hill
 Literary Club Mrs F. s Chase Guest Speaker Yesterday
 Afternoon

At n meeting of the Bunker llill Literary club yesterday afternoon Ut tho purish houso of tho Bunker ntll Congregational church, Mrs F. $. Chase spoke on peace, She declared thnt mothers and teachers cAn do much towards tho bringing about of world poaco by teaching children 10 bo International mind. cd. "WOmen and World Penco" was tho titlo of Mrs ChnSo'A talk
 The speaker recently returned from tho olghth annual conference of tho Cnuso und euro for War movement in Washington, D, C., Sho told of the meeting and c%' plnincd how the MHnchurlnn sll" untlon WnB discussed, Ono of the hIg steps in outlnwIng war, MrS ChnAc said. ls tO put m embargo on wnr muniton and supplies,
 Tho hostcRScH of tho meeting were MrH Itlchnrd t. ltnndnll and Mrs Trucy Smith, Plnus were dls' cuss"d for n card party io bo held on tho l7th, At tho next meeting on tho 2ith n play will be present ed undcr tho dircctIon of Mrs r. C TOrkolSOn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
67 Per Cent Local Drop During Past
 Twenty-two Years
Less COntagiOn, Fewer Pneumonia and Decrease in Premature Births Given as Three Underlying Causes By Health Officer, Dr E. J. Godfrey

uros on tho infant mortality rate slnco 1910 in this city were taken, arc us follows;
 lg10-32O dcaths--ratc iI0; i911--290 dcaths--rato l3l; 19l9 1903 deuths--rato l31; l0lS-31S deaths--rato 17I; 19lA-Slt deaths ---rntc 13a; 19l5--309 deaths ruto l45; lgl6--350 deaths--ruto l35; i9l7--295 dcaths-rato lOS; l9lS=-34l deaths--ruto il4 1919 --295 deaths--ratc tlA; l920-26b deaths -- rate l03; 1921 -- 2l l deaths -- rato SO.9; l02@-l92 deuths--rate Si7; 1923 -- l97 deaths ratc S6,7; 1924 - 1S2 dcnths--rate 7i,5; t925-l9O deaths --rato S2,b; i926--1S5 deaths--rate sos; la27--li9 deaths--rate 6i,2; lO9S--lS6 deaths--rate 7L0; 1929 -l35 dcaths--rate 75,6; l030-- 1i3 deaths--rnto 66.S; l0Sl--i Io donths--ratc 60.7; l932---77 deaths ---rntC ' d.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Gershenfeld Speaks
 Before Modem Chapter

Mcdcm Chapter heard Morris Gorshcnfcld, instructor in the IIehrnic language at the Work mons Circle, in mn addrcss given lnst night at tho club rooms on Spencer avenue. Tho speaker stressed tho importance of Jewish culture md made reference 10 tho story of tho "Ram," Albert Lcibovit2, chairman of tho enter tninmcnt committee presented n report on the entertainment and dance held last Sunday evening. {,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

Watorbury's infant mortality rate for tho year i9Ss was tho low est in tho history of tho city ac- cordns to records compiled In tho uillco ot tho health department and submitted today, Tho rate for the ycur just closed Is given as Sl,A In 1881 tt was 6D,7 and In tho year 1910 it was li9,
 The infant mortality rnto is based on tho death of infants up 10 and including ono year in age,
 Tho reason for tho gradual do- Grease, Dr iG l. Godfrey, health onlccr states, Is duo to less con- taglon In tho city, less pncumoilia m children under ono ycnr and fewer premature births, Credit for tho lower ruto Is for tho most part duo, Dr Godfrey nsserts, 10 pre-nhtal care in tho prenatal clinics as ot' fcrcd by the visiting nurses.
 The records from which the fg-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
M. C. A. Notes
Sunday Forum

Tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 Mrs Leila Alexander, director of the Pearl Street Community House will speak in the east lobby of the Central Y. M. C. A. on tho topic "A Talk With Lincoln In '35." Mrs Alexander will be remembered for her talk on christianity and the Racial Question" which she gave at tho Y. M. c. A. a year ago. Her talk tomorrow will commemorate the birth of Abraham Lincoln and will also introduce inter.racial week which extends from February 12 to the 19. All Y. M. c. A. mem bers and friends arc cordially in- vited to hear Mrs Alexander.
 Open House at Y Tonight
 Tonight at S:30 the Young Mems clubs of the Central Y. M, C. A. will hold open house. Dane ing will be held from s:30 until 11:45 in the gym, with Texas Guianans orchestra playing. The entire west and boys lobby will be used for ping-pong and cards, whilet he swimming pool will be open until 10 o'clock for mixed swimming. Arrangements arc in the hands of the following com mittee; Ralph Cooks of the Tri-Y club. chairman: Edward Nagle of the Beau-Brummels, Paul Delaney. Crosby Hi-Y club. James Johnston of the Shoppers, Justin O'Connor of the Tri-Y club, El Bernier of the Cwoans, and Ray Gibbons of the Fearolcs club. Invitations arc out and all tickets which are 50 cents q couple may be obtained at the door.
 Clubs To Observe Inter. Racial
 Week
 The following clubs have signi- fled intention of incorporating in their program observance of inter- racial week: Zi Theta Pi. Y-Not. Magua. Cwoans. Beau Brummcls, and Square Circle. Each club plans to have a speaker from the Pearl street Community House address U
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
HAWTHORNE LODGE
 DAUGHTERS OF ST. GEORGE

Pride of Hawthorne Lodge, Daughters of st. George, held their regular meeting Monday night in Hibcrnian hall After the meeting n valentine party and dance took place in which tho Sons of St. George and their friends joined. Vocal selections were rendered by Miss Gladys Fox and Mrs Marie Birch. This was followed by spc- clalty dancing by Edna Matthews and Mary Foley. A delicious lun- choOn was served after which dancing was enjoyed by all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
MASQUERADE AND
 DANCE TONIGHT
Sons and Daughter of Her. man Annual Event at
 Turn Hall
NORTH MAIN STREET

Tho annual masquerade and dance of the Sons and Daughters of Herman will be held this even Ing In Turn Hall, ll81 North Main strcct. Fred Cr0mcr lS chairman of the committee of arrangements and Mrs George Dodercr secretary. Prizes will bo awarded for the best costumcd group, the best dressed individual aud for tho most com ic0l mnkC-ups, Other members of tho committee include Joseph Rcis- Cnnulcr Mrs Marie pintcr, Mrs Bertha WoIhn and Alexander Drnpatin, A grand march will fca. tuFc,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Angle Defeats Snedley Ln Debate On Veteran
 Relief Compensation
Two Hundred Guests at YMCA Forum to Hear Argu.
 ments-EconOmy League Called "lllegitimate
 Child of Chamber of Commerce"

Two hundred persons, including many cX-servictmen and women attended the debate between Past Commander Walter l.. Angle Of Coyle Post of the American Legion nnd Attorney Frederic C. Smedley. executive secretary Of tho National Economy League of Waterbury at the Y, M. C. A. last night with Commander Angle being declared the winner by tho judges. Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
ELWELL SPEAKER
 AT NOON CLUB

William F.. Elwcll, vice prin- clnnl and teacher at Crosby high school will be the speaker at the Sunday Noon club of the Second church on Feb rIary l2 at 12 o'clock in the chapel. His topic will bc "Religious Poctry-Old and New" The gem cral public is most cordially in- ylted,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

from two per cent of the people.
 Attorney Smedley's argumenta were confined for tho most part, to statistics compiled by the Na- tional Economy league. He said he represented the generation that will be called upon to meet ex- penses uf the soldiers who went to war but suffered no disability. He pointed out that the measures supported by the league would in- sure those injured in the war, more adequate care.
 Attorney Smedley argued that the veterans minority is one of the best organized for enforcing demands upon the legislators and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
MEMS CLUBS INVITED
 TO HEAR LECTURE

Dr Wofford Tlmmons, pastor of the South Congregational church of New Britain will be the guest speaker Monday evening, February 18th, of tho Mems club of tho Sec ond Congregational church of this city. He will speak on "EXpcr- fences as n Passenger In q Balloon In the International Balloon Race In l931." An invitation has been given to the various mems clubs of tho city to attend tho event Tho general public Is Invited. Members of the Bunker Hlll Mems club have voted to attend in n bOdV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

Following the admission of Paul \, Hodges of this city that he Was Implicated In series of at least eighteen "hrcHks" In various parts uf the state. hc and h's two com
 puuIons, stanley Mnllcy and tiar- old Loid, both of Abbott aNenuI
 were ordered held ,or superior court under bonds of S5,0OO onch, Tho trio were nrroiSnod betoie .luatlcu William Y, Fnrrcll ot Port lund yesterday afternoon, ThPS were captured by state troopers curly yesterday morning following n short chnso in which shots wcru
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Speedwell Lodge
 Minstrel Show Feb 24

Al the meeting of SpccdwclL lodgc, Knights of Pythlns last night, plnns wore mnde for tho presentation of n minstrel show In pythian hall on tho 2ith, Plnns were also mndc for the district meeting 10 bo held in Waterbury on March 3d. All stntc grand of- ncers nre expected 10 be present
 
 AutomotIVo registrations m British Mnlnya nro increasing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Successful Play At
 M. P. Union Church

The Young Peoples society of the Mil Plain church sponsored evening of q program of varied en- tertninmcnt with dancing as an added feature, Supper was served by members Of tho society. The program included: Tap dance, Misses Jean NoThrop and Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

!. Allen WAS chairman Of the de- bate,
 Issues relative to eX-serviccmen's compensation and privileges were thrushcd out by the two speakers who presented their respective sides In capable manner
 Commander Angle, referring to tho National Economy league ns "rhc IlleEitimntc child of the Ma tiOnnl Chamber of Commerce. argued that only one out of every eight veterans Is receiving aid from the federal government; that the proportion of the cost of veterans to national income k about the anmo ns tho proportion in France and Great Britain; that it is only right for q government that strips it's people Of constitutional rights In time of war to repay them for the services they render; that the Economy lcaguc takes tho stand thnt "a man owes his lifo to his country, but the government owes him nothing"; that tho league should be consistent and demand tho WIping out of grand army pensions, adding that 1t docs not dnrc tnkc such n stop; and thnt income ta%os pay veterans eS- pcnses and that these arc raised
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
Foresters Of America
 To Entertain Visitors

Tho grand and supreme officers of the l'orcstcrs of America will be in Waterbury on February 24. Plans 10 entertain thc visitors were made at meeting of Court Cham plain last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
 SOCIAL FEBRUARY IS

At u meeting of Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George lnsI night jt was voted 10 accept m invitation from the Brotherhood of All SninlH' church to attend their social on EnhrunrN lN,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

IriutnpIls oNcF Nl'S' SHcuict' It's various demands have created d special class which seeks to gain unnecded pcnions and privileges; that frco hospituIi2ation has been given to such extent that tWU- thirds of the beds available in gov. crnmcnt hospitals arc occupied by those who cannot prove their dis abilities arc the result of the war; that the cost of the care of vcter- ans In France and Great Britain was much less than fin tho United States,
 Judges were Carl Nye. Eugene Lucas and Roy Ferris. 70
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11
BARGAIN SPECIALS
 FOR SATURDAY
Merchants Cooperating With Big Bargains For This Afternoon and Night

Several of Wntorbury's leading merchants nro cooperating in of.
 ierng special bargains for thIs afternoon una tonight. Sec tho hNck pugo of thIa pnpor for list of cooperating merchants md the rod hot bargains which nro offered Tor thls afternoon and tonight only,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

More cities In China are being remodeled or reconstructed than ever before.
 Four exhibits of American prod ucts were featured at the recent Nautical salon in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

Rnrct Roberts; medley of Southern songs, Promenade Playboys; songs, tho Miller sisters; dancing Francis and Joseph McKonna; 2ylophouo selections, James Cow; Impcrsona- tons, Herbert Price; solos. Edward Corrgnn; classical ballads, William O'Brien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

iatrnr only four students left at tho close of tho term whilo there aro nInG new cnrollments,
 or the clusa graduated from the college last June, @6,aO per cent nrc touching; 4ll7 per cent havo entered Columbia, Brown, Syracuse, Maine and Moutclnlr state College to pursue graduate work; 5,SS per cent have entered the business world; 5,SS per cent have married {; 3,09 per cent arc doing library work, and l5,GS per cent urc fol- lowing other pursuits such us pollt- ioal or AocIal work Ono member Of the class has entered Il religious community,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-11

Miss Cnlstn Bognal, daughter of Mir and Mrs Henry NJ. Bognnl, 5O5 North RlvorsIdo street, Waterbury, and student ut the College of St Elizabeth, Convent station, N, Jn received scholastic honors nt the uloso of tho first term, having won ,t place In tho highest tcnth' rat Ing of tho freshman class, Miss Bognul Is IL graduate of Waterbury Catholic high school,
 The enrolment of the college for tho 9d semester shows Il substnntial incrcnSo ovor tho September roE- isIration, according to the report made by Sistor Helen Cocclln, reg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08

Bus Operators Plan
 Washington Meeting
May Debate Petition for Relief From Provisions of
 Code - Major Lines Complain

Washington, Dec S-n a meeting called for Washington, D. C., De- cember 14, the major motor bus lines of the country will decide whether to pursue their complaint of unfair rail passenger competi- ton with the interstate state com fnerce commission or petition the national recovery administration for relief from the application of the motor bus code which went il1- to effect November 13.
 The National Association of Mo- tor Bus operators in a statement announcing the meeting on the 14th expressed doubt that formal proceedings before the interstate commerce commission to determine the reasonableness of the passen- ger rates of the railroads would result in any immediate effort by the commission to put the rail passenger operations on compen- satofy basis.
 Formal proceedings, as out lined by the commissions rules of practice" the association statement said, would undoubtedly take months to complete. In the mean time small bus operators in the southern territory who, unlike the railroads, have no freight revenues to carry their passenger loses would be forced to discontinue operation if they had to meet non-compensa- tory rail rates without a chance to reduce their operating expenses because of code provisions"
 From the tenor of the letters re- ceived from southern operators. " the statement continued. "it would appear that the only way our bus companies can survive tis vicious attack is by boing relieved of the application of the motor bus code and so by reducing operating ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
JOHNSON AGAIN
 BACKS POLICIES
 OF GOVERNMENT
Told the Manufacturers in No Uncertain Terms
 What Must Be Done
By JAMES c. AUSTIN vIultcd prtsss Stan COrrespondent)

N New York, Dec S.-(UP)- Members of the National Associa- ton of Manufacturers, many of whom oppose the MIRA labor and licensing provisions and the Roose- welt monetary policies, digested to- day a vigorous defense of these principles made by MIRA Admin istrator Hugh s. Johnson.
 Jolinson's speech, delivered at the association,s banquet last night and aimed at critics of the Recovery program, was outspoken but lacked the fire of recent ad- dressesa
 , He urged an audience, some critical to the point of hostility, to "get this ship" with President Roosevelt, who Ion sound ground' waD giving the imitation theory a sound test s'witfout jumping into an unmeasured abyss"
 The country is conducting a monetary experiment, but it did not throw away body. soul and brooches to do it as 1t would have done If 1t had gone headlong to the printing presses--either on the urging of the greenbackers or on congressional rebound from the lnsistence of the infiexible one hundred gold oefiters," Johnson said. '"The more the latter insist the greater the danger"
 Johnson warned in plain words that an appeal to congress for re- adjustment of the labor provision of the code would react, to indus try's detriment.
 s'In the present temper of con- gress and the country there is far more hope to be a tightening than a felaxation of the labor provisions of this law" he said. And any such violent reactionary propa- ganda and attack as occurred last May is likely to duplicate the ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08
FIRST STEPS ARE TAKEN TOSTART
 BUILDING PLAN
Public Works Allotment of
 S3,50O, 900 in Plans for the JObless
BY H. O. THOMPSON fConxrikhf. RY United Pressl

washington, Dec s--(UP)--A public works allotment of ss.5oo,- GOO has been made for initiation of A national real estate inventory which may mean the beginning of a huge construction program as a means of stimulating re-employ-
 The allotment followed pubilca- tion of series of United Press ar- ticies outlining results of the work of the MIRA construction unit and iAs statistical reports of the recov- cry possibilities in the construction fiSid.
 The construction unit, a group within the MIRA division of pian- ming and research, recommended expenditurA of $2,000,0O for the real estate inventory but asked for e3,b00, ,000 in the belief that the re- quest would be shaved down.
 Granting of the entire sum, 1t was hoped. wotild accomplish two main purposes:
 1. Immediate unemployment of white-collar professional men such as engineers. architects, account. ants and appraisers on wide scale in 50 or more cities.
 2. Lay the basis for a study of the real estate situation which would provide accurate economic forecasts of construction needs.
 Definite plans for spending the $3,500,000 in the real estate inven- tory have been made but the sur vey will be conducted along two general lines of inquiry:
 1. Listing of vacant homes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-08

penses to a minimum, De in a po- sition to compete with the rail- roads on more nearly equal terms"
 The bus association pointed out that motor bus operators within their industry have to compete with one another in an orderly manner under the terms of the motor bus code. On the other hand, the association said, 'the railroads, which, by executive order, were relieved from the application of the national industry recovery act and the necessity of filing code of fair competition, are enabled to compete unfairly with other trans- portation agencies, as well as among themselves"
 The meeting on the 14th will be held at the Willard hotel, begin ming at 10:30 a. m. and will be followed on the next day by a meeting of the motor bus code authority which has been called to pass. oupn such recommendation of the NRA action on the continu- ance or discontinuance of the motor bus code as are agreed upon by the operators