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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

Some strict temperance people are dis tressed by Mrs Roosevelts announcement that wine will be served in the White House, without any fixed rules", after it has become legal in the District of Co., lumbia, as it will be on February 15. The prohibition is that this is social ques- White House to decide. Of more impor- tance than the serving of wine, in the minds of many thoughtful citizens, is Mrs RooseveIt's refusal to serve spirituous liquor. This is a constructive contribu- ton to a campaign against the form Of alcoholic beverage which has wrought most harm in this country and has done most to bring condemnation upon all drinks containing alcohol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

The ugliest bit of political chicanery of the year seems to be that which is being brought to light in certain localities in connection with job-giving activities of the Civil Works Administration. By and large, the CWA has been. handled very capably indeed. But in some cities, local politicians seem to have got their hands on things. They are accused of having charged jobless men fees in return for lining them up with CWA jobs, and De- partrnent of Justice agents have been or- dered to look into the matter. President Hoover once had some biting words to say about the practice of "playing politics with human misery" The politicians who monkeyed with the CWA job lists seem to have done precisely that, and the spectacle is not pretty one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

A. Tho Soviet Union has first, seepnd and third class railroad chps. For day coaches there arc usual iy only first and third class. The first have upholstered seats, and the third wooden benches.
 c. When was PreNdent Garfield shot?
 A. July 2. 1881, and he died September 19.
 ls you want Q copy Of our bul- ietin VALENTINE PARTIES, write to tlle Watefbnry Democrats WashlngtVn Bureau, enclosing Ave ccilts in postage ssan,ps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02
DAILY WASHINGTON
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT ALLEN

Disclosure of High Pressure Whskev Lobbying to BreaE Nezt Americans Combine a0itk CpnGdiGMs to ThsCGrt Lowering Prices; U S. OrGcnizes 1,5OO,OO0 TrGmps iw New Armg Of Unemployed; r. D. E. Cats Foreign Trade His "LGneb"; War Debts "The Bunny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02
Questions And Answers
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

City court was established In Waterbury in 1853, the ycar, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02
Selected Poem
MOoNRlsi1 (By Herman salinaer iA The New York Tlmes)

->-----~-- You must look at tho vising moon. Look now, you cannot look. too soon. Soon t will be gone. be risen too
 high And De Just . moon in the sky. While 1t rises, something about 1t
 is new (Because of low fnigtg. perhaps, or six o'clock dew). It is young and close and, even
 now in Winter, Warmer, and piorces our eyes like
 q splinter Into tho brain behind and smarts. The moon is going far before to-
 morrow. Look now while she starts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

The general business depression during 1892-9S and 94 was, greatly felt in Waterbury and certain re- lief measures were adopted, Il pub lie bureau was established on Sco- will street where donations Of food, clothing and money were received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

miles that separate us from Mid- dlebury.
 The sclectmen of the town at/ this time had an important duty in the care of the poor, and next to this In importance was the cnfc of tho roads, their locations, nl- teratIons of same. Other duties or the selectmen were the handling of public money and small details Of town. business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

Pine Grove cemetery was eatab- iIshed in 1854 in the Shwmill Plaih district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02
Know Your Waterbury It's History, Facts and General Information
BRASS CITY FACTS

Guernsey s. Parsons was the second mayor of Waterbury gerV- ing from 1880 to 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

4 day nursery was established in Waterbury In 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02
In New York
BY PAUL HARRISON

New York--Little-known New Workers: The department store When wealthy custofiaer gets ruf- Whew wealthy custlmer gets ruf- fled over some bit Of bungling on the part of the store and protests to the manager, he slways traces the trouble to this professional goat calls him in and dismisses him. Most patrons arc instantly modified and try to intercede to save the fellows Job. In any case, though. the stooge only returns to his part-tlme clerical work. in the basement. there to await his next curt simmons to the boss's ofiiee. ..
 The gcniua who finally hns fg- ured out what to do with old razor blades. He lives in an apartment, so he couldn't bury thcIn, and the Janitor gave him the dickens for putting them down tho inclneras tor. Yet his wife protested when they began to accumulate around the bathroom. Now he follows q simple scheme. Wraps up the nal ignant Instruments and malls them tO OIlC VI tlObp GVHONi I'D eHFEA tising tho re-sharpenlng of razor blades-but doesn't put on any re- turn address.
 The bibulous gent who tcetered up to subway gum rnpchine, took off his overcopt, folded 1t carefully and laid 1t on the floor; put penny in the slot, glanced up at clock on the wall and ex- claimed, Good Lord! I've gained i've pounds"..
 The timii young inan who'd
 finally become eilgagcI to a
 girl after Ave years Of cpurt-
 Ship. Hut she wchPlcd Of
 waiting for q marriage date
 and clOped with another man.
 1hc sptirned fellow was pfct-
 ty annoyed about ii, sO Iic sent n wire tD her hOncyinnp hotel in FlOritia. Tine tele- gram said: Please cbgsldcr our engagement at an end"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02
A Notable Comeback

A NOtAbte COmehack
 David Wark Griffith, foremost movic-maker of the sotindless days, hasn't done q picture since 1891. But he's planning to get back into the game again. and Is talking to New York people about | produc- ton based on the fall of tho Alu- mo which he hopes will be as spec tacular as Birth of q Nation" or 'Intoierance," two of his early triumps (. Griffith, by the way, was the first man to make q movie longer than ono reel, and 1t waa he who originated many of the technical tricks now commonly cmployed--such as the fash back close-up and fade-out. When an audience saw the first closeup t prot tested that 1t was groteslue and that 1t wanted to sec all Of the actors, as on q stage.
 First Reel Actor
 On the subject Of veterans, may be you didn't know that the worlds first movie actor, aii old fellow named Frederick Dtt, is liy- ing very quietly with his wife itl West Orange, N. J. Mir Ott is 7S, and for b1 years was nn nteibkhnI In the laboratories of Thomas Edi- son. That's why in 1889, he hap pened to Dc the first. person over photographed and gcroened for the Edison kipetoscope. forerunner oi modern movies. =
 The great Inventor had made the gadget, which he then consid. cred only an amusing toy, and wanted to try 1t out on something. Ott was handy, so he was told to mako grimaces into the camera while the film, Q one-inch strip Of nitro -celluloae so feet long, wah run off. It worked fairly well. but nobody was excited about 1t at the time.
 When MT Edison died, ott was retired on pension. For atnuse- ment he goes to the movies. eeys they sure have made lot 0f prog reaa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-02

I'he ManohnrIn iilnhNesa Board plana Co build i.aon mIl6h of neW ! illHhWhgs slis gear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
Radio Notes

The New York Federation of Musicians has passed Q new ruling that no orchestra will be permitted to broadcast more than. two sus- taining programs weekly from a hotel or cafe spot, This is good news to most orchestras, as very few of the bands were paid addi- tional for sustaining programs. and many Of the bands played as many as fifteen and twenty programs a week.
 < Lucky Strike again takes to the airways. They now plan three hoursW weekly show to be given every Saturday night. Their apfesent plans are to broadcast four differ sent orchestras per week, each one stypifying different brands of dan sapation. Tn allis proba bility one orchestra will be selected to play hot music, another one for sweet music. another one itangos and rhHmbas, and thef fourth for wnltzess q <. afb
 Ozzie Nelson, that versatile band leader, who was president of the Oratorical society at Rutgers uni- versity. and who is also q grad uate ofthe New. Jersey Law school, proved that he hadn't forgotten his oFatory when in Ridgefield Park. New Jersey, yesterday he spoke before the Rotary club. In cidenfaly, Ozzie's orchestra is doc ing the biggest smash business in town at the Hotel New Yorker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

HIOvANNl MARTINELLl. dis 0 tinguished operatic tenor whose repertoire includes fifty-three operas and who has been described by critics as the foremost dramatic tenor of the day. is to be the guest .soloist on Sunday night. November {. with the Ford Symphony Orches tra. in the fifth of the Ford Sunday Evening Hours, broadcast over the entire Columbia coast-to-coast net work, from 8 to 9 P. M. Eastern Standard time.
 Now in his twenty-second season with the Metropolitan Opera Com. pany. Martinelli throughout that period has been commanding figure in the musical world. As early as 1911, shortly after he made his operatic debut in Italy. he attracted the attention of the great Ppccini, and as result was assigned a lead. ing role at the European premiere of the "Girl of the Golden West" iD Rome.
 5 Born in Montagnana. Italy, Marti nelli received his Vocal a training under Professor Mandolinigof Milan. and made his public debut Decem, Der 3, 1910. in Rossini's "Stahaf Mater. 2. Hissuccess was instantane ous. and itremained only for Pnccini to observe his talents and give him a leading role. London first heard Martinelli'in 1912 at Coysnt Garden. and in 1913 his name was added to the sillustrious roster of the: Metro politan Opera Company, where he made his Annerican debut as Rodolfc in s.Ia Bohemesr Since that date there has always been , capae- ity hsnse at the Metropolitan when MartinelliEis billed for the leading part. ;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

The Brass City wakes up today to find itself with two radio sta tions. when yesterday 1t had only one and six months ago 1t had none. The addition of another station should work to the advant. age of the listener for competition should certainly force both sta- tons to keep their program stan dards to high levels.
 Opening of W1XBS brings
 Waterbury to the fore as one
 of the, few cities of it's size In
 the country which has two
 stations of It's own. The only
 New England cities, outside of
 Boston, which now have two
 stations are Hartford and Providence. both of which are
 considerably larger than Wa.
 terbury. If the present trend
 keeps ap,we'1l find the home
 town the cent r of New Eng
 land radio activity.
 Going personal. |. Among the more interesting of the weeks news Is the report that a major will soon go on the air with three-hour Saturday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
Browsing around.

Browsing around. . Have you little browser in your home? . The boys around town have new gadget now conveys slight electric shock to the unsuspecng victim via small battery concealed in the funsters pocket. Joe DiVito of Brooklyn is still regang the natives with the account of his recent visit to the city of gtrs and jitters Arthur Smith, Tony Delacamera and Dude Hen nessey three of the better known East Enders will hes
 to Alabama over weekend to be gone for two weeks Pat Wallace is still boasting of the in which his Columbian Squres put the initiation degree for the class of Squires last Sunday afternoon. James w. Fz patrick we'll known writer, actor and speaker and Thomas J Speacy the we'll known Hartford lawyer class mates at Holy Cross College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

Editor Tall To1Uer Topics: To your discussions of the old Weon landmarks up top of Wolcott street avas surprised that you made mention of the rather clever Of the Latin language that tue ate Hobart V Melton made. It's framed im tue vestige of the old tar building to aUch you referred in precious article n this column If you aOiU eranie this arch tinpe gou aou note the a0ords pteus d0lm hterGt trdns- atiom of the ta0o is Ve, twn. Together yom have Melton. Puteus meanS aUeU. Doliun naeans earth enaOare cask usuay used for storing aOe tu as the same thing. It just of the tate Mr Wettons
 any aoays of displaying tue talents that acere hs and aOhch be put to good usage throughout his hfe J.A.B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
IN MEMoRIAM OF ROCCO CARLO
 Italian War VeterGn
Good Evening.

An, departed Comrade! There is sorrow in the autumn breeze And in all the wavering leaves Of Gods perfect trees-for you alone. An, departed Comrade! Hearts that now mourn for you sadly Never again will smile gladly, As when they played and sat on your knee. An, departed Comrade! Tears from your comrades are falling You hear not their voices calling, For you are sleeping so peacefully. An, departed Comrade! You, so steadfast, ready and undismayed, Departed - your heroic deeds repayed, Your glory ever on this earth remains. An, living Comrades! Can forget - Can you forget That man of firm and noble soul? An never never
 Mary Phyllis DeMatteo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
And s:naakinr of rln PI

And speaking of Tin Pan Alley. {. Dick Whiting and Sidney Clarke have two new tunes, My Future Star" and '.Yes 10 You',. Both are used in the new filmusical," se5 Nights in Hollywood'1 ,. No, No, a Thousand Times No'' is Abner silver's attempt at a song to succeed sThe Man 2 On the Flying Trapeze"5a. .s Which reminds us that only q . shorttine ago one. of : the towns best known ''Trapeze' singersforgot the words he had so laboriously studied ... And he's still blushing |. ;. Gordon 7 Revel, whose biggest hit. was "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking" have two new po- tential hits in Lets Give Three Cheers for Lover and Take a Number From One 7 to Ten.,'
 Here and there ..4.. One of the .-.l 4x..xl. ftt1ls, fa1I.xo1 tnrnoro m z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

on the, air during the fall season is E d di e Dooley's thrice W e e k y sports chat Eddie's a former All s- American quarterback hail. from Y Dartmouth and he's o n e sports announcer who knows what he's talking about He's on the air ov Ter the WABC net Thurs days, Fridays and Saturdays. at 6:S0 D. m. Stoop-
 H~5 D., Ad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

dancing party . !. It'll. be on the air from 10 p. m. to i a. im., with lead- t n g orchestras
 playing tunes for Americas t o e 'tappers. :. % n e 'of Saturdays best
 dcasts, to us. lis the program
 featuring t h e singing of. Crete Steuckgold ... .
 She's on the air from 9 to 9:30 over CBS- -WABC.
 4. raa -sas .AN-.gz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
New York Stations
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M. 12:00-WEAF- Quartet, Keith Mcleod, Director. WOR-Walter Amrens, Baritone. | WJZ-Fields and Hall, WABC-Connie Gates, Songs. P. M. 12:15-WEAF-H and
 Sassafras-Comedy
 Sketch.
 WOR-Studio Ensemble. WJZ-Genia Fonariova,
 Soprano.
 WABC-Russian Music. 12:30-WEAF-Frank Sherry, a
 Tenor; Cloutier Orch.
 -WOR-Museum Talk | Huger Elliott. WJZ-Farm and Home I, Hour. WABC-Chasins Piano Pointers. 45-WOR-Alliance Players. 1:00-WEAF-Brunesco Ensem-
 WOR-Studio Music.
 WABC-Hall Orch. 1:05-WOR-Luncheon Music. 1:30--WEAF-Lyons Orch.
 WOR-Theater Club-Bide 5 Dudley.
 WJZ-Vic and Sade-
 Sketch.
 WABC-Velas Ensemble. 1:45-WEAF-Foo Prince-
 ton vs. Harvard at Cam
 bridge.
 WOR-Studio Music.
 WJZ-Leola Turner. So-
 prano; Frederick Bittke, Baritone; String Ensam-
 ble; Harvey Hays, Nar-
 rator. f WABC-Football; Prince ton vs. Harvard, at Cam
 bridge. 2:00-WOR-Studi Orch. 2:15-WOR-Footb Columbia
 University vs. Cornell, at
 Bakers Field. WJZ-Football: To be an-
 nounced. 4:3Q-WEAF-Children's Pro- gram.
 WJZ-To be announced. = WABC-Sabin Orch. 4:45--WOR-Scienc in Your HOme-Dr Kurt daeSeler. 5:00-WEAF-Sterney Orch. WJZ-Stanleigh Malotte, Songs. WOR-Health Talk. WABC-Dance Orch. 5:05-WOR-News Reports. 5:15-WOR-Pete Rice-Sketch. WJZ-Jackie Heller. Tenor 5:30-WEAF-Our American Schools. WOR-kay Faye, Songs. WJZ-Platt and Nierman, | . Piano. WABC-Jack Armstrong Sketch. 5:45-WOR-Adven of Jim- mie Allen-Sketch. WJZ-Ranch Boys, Songs. WABC-Robinson Crusoe Jr.-Sketch. 4 WEAF-One Mans Family Sketch, with Anthony Smythe. s WOR-Dance Orch. WJZ-Ferdinando Orch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

will replace Will Rogers in that Sunday night oil program within couple of weeks .s. Bob Crosby is trying to make his way in radio without advertising the fact that he's kid brother of the famous "Bing."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

Barbs. # aoe must hGve another cut in the price Of the doar let's at least enjoy it by hGvig tt put 0n the bargain counters. baby elephant ftoa0n from NeaO York to St Louis and ercess charge aOas made on his trank professional strong lift ed heavg dubbeu to shoc the poacer of tonic he ddvertising and broke rib Now the advertisers avU sGy be used too much tonic. The scientists Oho have tn ther energies to ertractng gold from the bankers and foreign debtors. There time aohen radio qUaves a0ere blamed for droughts, accidents earth- quakes and such NoO it's either President Roosevelt or the munitions makers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
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 i. Edmund Haley, Eng fish astronomer and niatlie- matlclan. g6s.
 2. French West Africa. 3. Rattle of Bunker Hill. 4. On the present site of Pittsbnrg, Pa. :i1Ss ia 5. Gavrlo or GavriIO Princip or Prinzip. N 6. An agent for removing hair from the skin.
 2. A sum of hfrsiey re- ceived annually. Ts
 8: King George V of Eng. 9. That Is the name of the fowr nonnletallic elements, fiOurine. chlorine, bromine and iodine. a5,S 10. Roman Catholic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
Oh. uou nuua;smatist, uou.

Oh you mumismatist, you. When it comes to old cons Louis Ciera doesn't have to step aside for dated 1876 halc cent of 1885, and three cent piece Of 18S6 According to Louies story they found in am old treasure book underneath aOaut tree 1t seems old gnarled pine tree juniper At amy rate the Brookynite s quite proud of hs collection and as ng and ready to display it to anyone on demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03

Editor Tall Tower Topics: I've noticed of late you've had some interesting about various historic spots In the city, Can you furnish with information the Carrie Welton memorial fountain the Green? It's been there long suppose everyone knows all about it. but I'll have to confess my ignorance-R. J.. The Carrie Weton memorial fountain completed and first used November TO- 1888 It erected with funds left for that purpose in the will of Caroline Melton. She great lover of animals particularly horses and she stipulated in her will that drinking fountain for them be built In- cena it is interesting to note that her great love for the outdoors the of her deah Climbing Lons peak in the Rockies September 23 1884 she caught in bad snowto The cold and the exeron proved too much stran her heart and she died the mounansde Her will was contested but the provision for the drinking foun tain was held valid and was accordingly built and still
 Sns there although re begrimed by the Tower
 S mentioned several occasions The base of this
 IS of Quincy granite The horse is of bronze and is
 se o be replica of Miss Wetons favorite horse Knight
 r Gaardt of Hartford designed the monument and the zS.ss Was cast at d plant in Chcopee, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
WATR PROGRAMS

11:15-Women's Shopping Review
 with Vita Vail. 11:45-Franklin Andrews, Musical
 Melodeers. 12:O0-Eagles Indoor Endurance
 Circus. Dance Orchcstias. 12.30-News. 12:45-Melodic Moments. A1:00-Sutherland A. Beckwith,
 Political Talk. 1:05-Musical Interlude. 1:15-Ann Erichette, Torch
 Singer. 1:30-Domenic Mecca, Piano
 Accordionist. I:45-Theatrical Variety Pro- 2.oo9snnshine Gliders, Sketch. 2:15-Jimmy Parker, Popular
 Songs. 2:30--Lithuanian Variety Pro-
 gram Under the Direction
 of Professor Alexander
 Alexsis. 3:00-Victor Gould Green, Noun
 tain Boy. 3:15-Therrault Musical Boys. 3:45---Eagles Indoor Endurance
 Circus. 4:O0--ltalian Program. 4:15-Two Diplomats of Song.
 Tomorrow 10:30-Sunday Church Service broadcast direct from St.
 Johns Church. Copeland-Tone Poet
 of the Accordion. 11:45-Poet's Corner with Vernon
 Pickup. 12:00-Organ Recital-James Col
 gan at the Console and Jo.
 seph Lezotte, Baritone. Three Happy Sisters
 with Brother Joe. 12:45-Sutherland A. Beckwith-
 Political Talk. 1:00-Milky Way Quartet. 1:15-Francis Patrick Sheehan.
 Comedian. 1:30-Italian Melodies. 1:45-Edward W. Goss, Political
 Talk. 2:00-The Cabinet Maker--Dra-
 matic Sketch. 2:15-The Sunday Hymnal. 2:30-A-B-C Male Quartet. 2:45-Singing Bill. 3:O0-Don Cooley, Popular Songs. 3:15-Russian Musical Ensemble. 3:30-The Sunday Afternoon Mu-
 sical Revue. 4:00-Rina Caruso, Soprano. 4:15-Anson Weeks and his Orch.
 Mondays Program A. M. S:30-Musical Clock. 9:O0-Morning Devotions. 9:15-Melody Express. 9:45-Hollywood Impressions. 1O:0O-Sutherland A. Beckwith,
 Political Talk. f0:05-Morning Pleasantries. 10:S0-Edwin Ryan, Baritone. 10:45-News. Interlude. 11:00-Cecil and Sally. e 11:15-Women's Shopping Review
 with Vital Vail. 11:45-William Huyghe, Concert
 Pianist. 12: Eagles Endurance Contest. F.. M. Melodic Moments. 12:30-News. Dance Orchestras. 1:0O-Sutherland A. Beckwith,
 Political Talk. 1:05- Tex Guinan. Pianist. E15-The Hawk Myster Sketch. 1:30-Memories with Jimmie Col.
 gan at the Piano. 1:45--Mary Kitchen, Helpful
 Household Hints. 2:00-Harry Dillon. Happy Min. strel. 2:15-Poet's Corner. 2:s0-Eb and Zeb, Comedy
 Sketch. 2:45-Farm Flashes. S:O0-Victor Zembruskis Polish
 Orch. 3:15-Singing Bill. S:S0-American Education Week
 Program. 3:45-Eagles' Endurance Contest. 4:00-Hits and Bits of the. Day. 4.16-Neu.o orf'ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-03
2oO-.WDRC--Hartford--1s3

ZOU-. U-.WURC--HarLIOfQ..1S5U F. NJ. I:00-George Halls Orch. 1:30-Esther Velas Ensemble. 2:OO-Dan Russo's Orch. 2:3O-Round Towners. 3:00-Chansonette. 3:30-The Captivators. 4:00-Ann Leaf at the Organ. 4:30-Allen Leafer's Orch. C.00-Little Jack Little's Orch. 5:30-Jack Armstrong-All-
 ericani Boy. 5:45-Treasure Adventures of
 Donald Aver. 6:00-Carlotta Grimm, pianist. 6:15-Hartford Better Business
 Bureau. 6:20-Mischa Raginsky's Ensem-
 ble. 6:3O-Football Reporter-Eddie
 Dooley. 6:45-Beauty Program :55-Press- Radio News. 7:00-Sketches. 7:30-Whispering Jack Smith and Orch. 7:45-The Lawyler and the Pub-
 lie. S:G0-The Roxy Revue. 8:45-To be announced. 9:00-Grete Stueckgold and Andre
 Kostelanetz. 1Q:00-Sweet and Lovely-Andrew Jacobsen's Orch. 10:S0-Johnny, Greens Dance Trio. 11:30-Benjamin Franklin from
 Los Angeles.