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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: I know that you do not favor controversy your valuable coumn but believe that the subject matter of this letter is of sufficient importance to warrant place there and thus bring to the attention o the general public situation in which they should have in terest Fridays Democrat the appointment o Visiting Nurse association to take the place which will be
 made October by the departure of Mrs Isabel Lar son. have feeling against Miss Crow she apparently having considerable training but do resent the action of the V N A. going of this city for member of it's staf In Waterbury, it is known for fact there are number of gradue nurses fully qualified by training and temperament to be member of the visiting nurse staff know least dozen girls most of whom have applications file at the V N A. oice who would be glad to receive the steady employment of visiting nurses position one of the many who respond each to the Visiting Nurse association appeal for funds but if the " N feels that must go of the city staff members then is my feeling that far concerned out of the city for its donations in the future It is situation that many besides myself cannot understand Waterbury,
 which supports the N A. financially cannot add of its girls to the " N A. staff Can anyone explain ?- "Indgnant'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
"UtOpian Follies'
 Cast to Rehearse

Tonight at 6 o'clock sharp, the Utopian club will hold their first meeting of the season to discuss social, athletic and educational plans at the Central YMCA.
 Rehearsals are soon to start for the big "Utopian Follies." a mu- sieal burlesque presented by the members of this club at a later date in the season.
 William German, club advisor and Charlie Howell, president, will be in charge of tonight's meeting. when report of the clubs financial standing will be given by the treas- llrer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

seph Talbot, John Caskey and John German were present with MT Whittemore and Warden sher- idan. The warden asked the rest of the public barred. He asked how some information, got out recently which was misleading he said.
 Just who will buy shovels for EZRA work has not been definite ly decided upon. There is an im- mediate need for 100 shovels on these jobs here for use especially in the river bank project. The warden announced there is no dump money left in the street de- pertinent to use for this purpose.
 The committee will meet Friday night to act on two new projects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
LOCAL C.N.G. UNITS
 HELD IN READINESS

National guardsmen in this city. in accordance with general orders throughout the state, are holding themselves ready for mobilization. It is not expected that there will be any trouble locally, but the pos sibility of serious strikes in other parts of the state is responsible for the mobilization order and national guardsmen may be sent to any sec- ion to quiet disturbances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

Sightseeing along the Connecticut shore partic- ularlg im and around NeaU Haven, Sunday gave many q motorist thrill. EveryOhere you drove there evdence o the fury o the gale that ashed aU Connect cut the previous night While the majority Of shore sorts escaped serious damage there Jess f0r tupate auhere huge trees uprooted and draped across the roofs o the cottages At Woodont this especially noticeable 0th from taOenty to thirty large elms felled by the storm the Pembroke Hotel Pleasure boats too, received quite banging around Many anchor ropes parted and the vesses ashed ashore or on rocks ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Funeral of Jobn Barry

The funeral of John s. Barry, of Carroll street, veteran newspaper man. who died Monday, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Mccarthy funeral home on Cedar street and at 9 o'clock at St. Francis church. Naugatuck lodge of Elks was represented by a delega- tion. Burial was in St. James ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Tall Tower
 Topics
Good evening.
IRISH LANDSCAPE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Peat in neat piles in Irish bog fields, Bohreens plentiful, grass greenest of green White sheep that dot the mountain side, Purple heather-thatched cottage washed clean From freuuent rains; no, just fine mist, "Soft" like, you know; rain? Not at all- Hedges and walls extraordinarily tall With fuchsias running riot hawthorn as we'll A glimpse of wild coast, neat village square It's all these that are just wee bit Of the Irish landscape so fine and so fair.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Giyes Good TalIk

An interesting talk on the Sal- vation Army was delivered before the local Rotary club today at Halls tavern by W. A. Nicol of the Con- cord. Mass. Rotary club. Adjutant Nicol explained the activities and purposes of the Salvation Army and musical program was fur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Minister Iniures Foot

The reception and welcome for Rev. Gustave A. Anderson newly appointed minister of the Swedish Congregational church which was scheduled to be held tomorrow night has been postponed indef- initely, it was announced today. Rev. Anderson had the misfortune to injure his foot which necessi- tates his canceling all engagements and remaining at his home. It is hoped he will be well again in a few days. The regular weekly prayer meeting will be held to- morrow night at p. m. however.
 Next Saturday the Mems Fellow ship will hold it's annual clambake at the Svenson farm. in Woodbury. The bake will be served at p. m. by P. August Johnson, chairman of the committee in charge.
 On Saturday evening, Sept. 29 at 6:30 the Connecticut Convenant of Young Peoples Societies Swedish Congregational Church) will hold a banquet in Masonic hall, Nauga- tuck. Rev. c. A. Anderson of Naugatuck will be the speaker. Two hundred representatives from var ious cities in Conn. and also from Springfield, Mass are expected to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
To Make PIans Tonirht

Plans of members of Isbell camp, Sons of Veterans to make a jour- ney to the soldiers home at Nor. oton on Sunday. Sept. 16 will be made at a meeting of the local camp tonight in Pythian hall at 8 o'clock. A good attendance is hoped for by Amos Hotchkiss, commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Local Republicans Attend

Dr Henry H. Gorton, chairman of the republican town committee here, headed the Naugatuck dele- gation last night to the republican state convention at Hartford. Other delegates who went were Emil Mannweiler. Mrs Clarence Fenniman and Burgess Henry Zwick.
 The local delegates were not in- structed, having the right to make individual choices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
New Deal Raped

A criticism of the New Deal was made at a communists rally on the Green here last night. A small audi ence listened to the takers who in- cluded Charles Borgnis of Cotton Hollow. The New Deal does. no. charged.
 Each speaker predicted victory sooner or later for their party. MT Borgnis denied reds or radicals had anything to do with the burn- ing of the Morro Castle recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
NEW LEGION POST
 TO BE ORGANIZED
Waterville Unit Expects Endorsement of Exist
 ing Group

At a meeting in St. Michaers parish hall last night about 50 World War veterans of the Water vile section signed petition ask ing for a charter to establish an American Legion post in Water- vile. The session was under the auspices of the Waterville World War Veterans association and was presided over by Alfred LaChance. commander. Lester Platt was elect ed vice-commander last night. Fred Seidel is secretary and John Mo- Carthy, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

nished by Adjutant and Mrs Alex Nicol and their son, Sylyanus. Members of the local club and their wives will attend the West Haven club ladies' night tonight at Wicox's restaurant at Savin Rock, a dinner being served at 6:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
satti, Smith May Talk

Sattt, Smith May Talk
 Dr. Satti, young Italian Demo- crat leader from New London, who is gradually rising in power in state Democratic circles, may speak at the clambake to be held by the Democratic party Sunday at Os- borne's glen. This was announced last night after meeting of the general committee. There have been 106 tickets sold thus far and 1t is believed the total number sold will be 150. Tomorrow night is the final time for ticket sale. The ticket committee will meet in the borough clerks office at 8 o'clock Thursday night.
 It was decided that soft ball will be played at the outing. J Francis Smith of Waterbury, state central committee chairman, will also talk.
 Rep. Maloney of Meriden, can didate for the nomination of U. S. senator, will speak as will Warden Sheridan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Things I Would Like to Do Again.

Things Would Like to Do Again. Go fishing bareood in the old stream that down to Lovers Lane in Wolcott Once caught eight pounder there n my picture wasn't in the paper Go to the Saturday matinees to catch those wild western pictures. Buck Jones my idol and still is. usta gather all the Star Water bottles cash them in that had the price of admission Go trampng through thick dense woods with outfit of clothes Sunday afternoons And Sunday afternoons with the suit all ripped Swing the swings at the Division street playground And cry when the supervisors informed my time up and to give someone else chance My first day in grammar school Dear old Webster where liked to be the teachers pet that could be appointed monitor.
 Miss Cassin the first to make monitor. . play truant, which regret veree mooch. Go to the hobbie hosses. My first trip to N'Yawk Liking
 much stayed there for the entire school time vacation (Not knowing to work one of the tabs later on). All in all probably had great time or twelve back and the writer is willing wager youse guys and gals wish that you can live them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

Singing Group to Meet organized singing unit of Nauga-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

Horseshoes may be lucky charms some people, but to Billy Cavanaugh round truck salesman they anything but That is they for previous to last Sunday Billy and horseshoes just happy family While the Eks cambaking Sunday few of the boys decided show their skill at pitching the shoes while Cavve looked nonchalantly. Then the finals which saw genial Jack Ftzmaurce popular city clerk lowing to that gentleman Dan Mahaney The latter crowned champ after taking the first two gae q to 18 21 to TO- After paradg around the grounds as champion would do Dan got under Bilys skn 'ts good thing wasn't in that competition asserts Cavvie Tor you going to tell of his enviable accomplishments horse shoe pitcher in Pearsallvle he finally tired and hurled defi at Champion Mahaney. It readily accepted crowd gathered around the court. Johnny Mates selected arbitrator The boys went at it. at least Dan did, and after the champ got going Billy humilated The
 first game him the short end 21 to but enient Dan took things easier the game but through hand ly 21 to H. "The day of miracles will never cease con- c1uded Billy ip his explanation of the happenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12

It's aconderfu to knoao great people and thos aohy cherish the friendship of Rudolph Bercier first mayor of the Brooklyn section and the Missus Saturday ming driUing southeast gale ldshed Waterbury and countless other state cities and Ohich sa0ept iand oith destructive vioence eaving behind it heavy danage caught umbrelaless in the lobby of doaUntoaOn thedter a0hem aoho should happen along but Rudy more fanarly knoa0n "Frenchie Reahzimg the situation he offered to take home Which readily accepted HoUever, tt to his delightful domestic rendezvous acas token instead 0f my sanctun Rudy and had rot met since touched cus in Cleveand Ohio several gears back aOhem the Brooklyn A. C. com peting in the national amateur baseball tournamemt Mrs Bercier and then met and tt then that felt like a0ould at home avds inved to join some friends
 ho had dropepd n and partake of spaghetti supper and as neWspdpernan aUoWld, done honor to the meal It dish for k,ag and really made ne feel like Of the royal fanily The remainder of the ming pleasantly dev0ted to renniscing 0f pbos in CleveGnd and the heGvy rans outdoors come down unnoticed. 1t evening of surprises and treats for and one that puts Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bercier on the top of my tst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Fire Extinrnished

A fire in Curtis dump at John son street was quickly extinguish- ed by the local fire department last night at 6:45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
Band To Broadcast

The Naugatuck Military band, led by George Gentle, will broad cast Sunday afternoon between 3:3U and o'clock over WATR, Water. bury station, 1t was announced to- day. The local band has received the honor of being the first band to broadcast from the new station.
 It is expected many Naugatuck residents will tune in at that time and hear the local musicians on the air. A special program, includ- ing popular Irish airs, has been arranged. The program follows: l, Overture-Lustspiel-K Keller Bela; 2, Polka (cornet solo) V. D. Vincen- tis; 3, Best Loved Irish Melodies, (a) Killarney, (b) Garry Owen, Co Come Back To Erin, (d) St. Patrick's Day.. (e) The Low Back'd Car. (a) Wearing of the Green, (g) Believe Me If All Those Endear- ing Young Charms, (h) The Min strel Boys, O The Girl Left Be- hind Me; 4, Popular, Cocktails for Two; 5, March, The United States Navy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
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tuck lodge of Elks, called the Elks Contemporary Singing club, will be held tomorrow night in the lodge rooms. There will be a discussion of plans of the club. Edward T. Cuddy, well known entertainer, heads the organization commit tee, and others on this. are Frank Kiely, John Swan and Edward Lingenheld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-12
William Hard To Talk Here


 Naugatuck residents will have the opportunity of hearing one of the most we'll known Journalists and radio speakers in the United States today in the near future. William Hard, famous newspaper man whose comments on political conventions in this country, and arms anrd economic conferences at Geneva and London have compell- ed the attention of thousands throughout the country will speak here at Pythian hall on the evening of October IF at 8 o'clock, it was announced today. The Naugatuck Woman's club is sponsoring this talk.
 MT Hard has quite a reputation throughout the country for the clear, accurate type of reporting ne does over the radio. He is an authority on current, events of ma Jor importance, being an eye-wit- ness to many of them. He is fa- miliar especially with the present policies of the Roosevelt adminis- tration and to a unique degree en- Joys the confidence of the leaders in this administration. Behind the News in Washing tom will be the subject of his ad- dress. The club feels it is honorcd to have such an able commentator talk here under it's auspice. It feels 1t is a rare opportunity for local residents. Tickets will be placed on sale soon.
 Members are looking forward to october l which will mark the opening reception for old and new members of the club. Mrs Donald McCoilum, the new president. will preside.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
SATURDAY. APRn u. 1879.
THE AIR MAIL CONTRACTS

IF the new air mail contracts go to the low
4 bidders two of the three ajor companies
-reorganized-wiH get back most of their
old lines.
The government Will save money because
most of the rates are much lower
But before the public rejoices over that
fact it will wish to be assured that the service
does not suffer, especially in safety. The
government must see to that. Inspection
should be more rigid than ever.
There also is the matter Of pilots pay
They never have received compensation COM
mensurate with their training and fidelity to
duty. Since the tragic experience Of army
avators without adequate training for this
particular work there is more general appre-
citation Of the regular mail pilots.
1t is to be hoped that no further shifts in
contracts will be necessary until next winter,
when congress can enact permanent legisla-
ton on the basis of recommendations OF the
Presidents proposed nonpohtical commission.
The unwisdom Of forcing a second set of tenn
porary contracts under the pending legislation
has been pointed out repeatedly. Now that
the administration is going ahead with the
Farley contracts, they need not be duplicated
by new temporary congressional bidding terms.
Apparently the administration has come
around to this decision.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
much was said about the failure Of the army

much was said about the failure Of the army
fiers.
They had to start in, cold, on new and
naturally lacked the equipment the mail
planes had, and the weather that greeted
them was the worst in years
When all that has been said however, it
remains pretty clear that the army air corps
did less well than the nation had a right
to expect. Needless to say, this was not due
to any failure Of nerve on the part Of the
fiers themselyes-they added new records of
heroism to the history Of the air corps.
1t seems rather to have been due to some
defect in training and equipment Of the corps
as a whole.
Now we don't maintain an army air corps
as a spectacular and inspiring sideshow. 1t
is an integral part Of our national defense;
if it isn't as strong as it should be, our ma
tional defense is weak at vital point
dispatch from Europe the other day
pointed out that it is the existence of the
Russian air force which has probably pre-
vented war between Russia and Japan.
The Russian air force is about the strong
est on earth, right now approximately 700
fighting planes are understood to be concen-
trated in the Far East, within striking dis
lance of Japan and it is said that their pres
ence has been the principal deterrent against
a japanese offensive in that territory.
That gives you an idea of the importance
of the air corps
The efficiency of our air force has been
called in question by the air mail episode.
1t is encouraging to know that a committee
is preparing to investigate the matter thor
oughly, so that the next congress can take
whatever action may be needed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
ON THE WAY UP

ONE Of the brightest spots in the business
~ picture right now is being contributed
by the department stores. During March
there was a record breaking A per cent gain
in the nations department store sales, and
there are excellent reasons for believing that
this reflects a substantial rise in the general
level of prosperity.
The gain is coming hand in hand with
rise in national income. Figures compiled by
the American Federation Of Labor show that
the workers total income has risen Al per
cent in the past year-from 81 1884 OOO 900 in
March, 1888. to $3.50 100000 in March, 1884
These figures indicate pretty conclusively
that the nation is rapidly gaining its health.
People have more money to spend. and they
are spending il. The industrial pump is get
ting primed at last; the pickup ought to go
forward now rapidly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
OPPOSES POLICE GUARD
OF HOSIERY MILLS
By a Reader

By Reader
Allow me to say few words in
your paper. see picture of po-
hcenen guarding the Real Silk no.
siery mills. I believe from the pic
ture we should put Boy Scouts on
this job. Then if trouble starts,
the boys, young and active, could
get up and get out of the way be-
fore they get run over.
I believe if the officials of the
mills want protection they should
pay for it, and not take tax money
to do this, and let the policemen go
back and protect the children, and
maybe they could show them where
to run in case car comes.
This sympathtic story would have
been all right forty years ago, but
We are used it today.
My family has been users Of these
silk hose since we came to Indian
apolis, but will have to change my
mind if they ever use them again
I haven't any relations or any one
I know working at the plant, but I
don't want to help laborers like they
insinuate their laborers are.
I also saw where John Dillinger
got some more clothes. Now,
believe from the story the cops told
we should have an investigation if
we can get lawyer and a good
honest judge to start it. We might
be able to knock down about $4,000
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
GOOD WORK

THE report on the first full years activi-
i ties of the civilian conservation corps
makes interesting reading Upward of
100000 young men have been given jobs,
substantial reductions in fire losses on the
public domain have been made, some mil
lions Of young trees have been set out, and
other work of direct monetary value to the
nation accomplished
All this has cost us just s255 900 600
fully two-thrds Of which, it is estimated
flowed directly into the channels of industry
commerce and agriculture.
This makes ? fine record of achievement;
and it leads one to wonder anew if this
c. C. c. couldn't prohtably be made a per-
manent institution. To be sure, S255 900 900
a year is a good deal of money for regu-
lar item on the national budget
But there is every reason to believe that it
is money well spent-from every angle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
MEDDLING AMERICANS

TNHE state departments action in ANNOUNCE
ing its strong disapproval of the enroll
ment of United States aviators for war service
in Colombia is perfectly understandable
One good way Of getting ernbroiled in the
troubles of neighboring nations is to permit
your citizens to take prominent part in the
fighting which those troubles cause
The United States government, Of course
never can be held responsible if individual
Americans hire out to fight for warning fac
tons in Latin-Anerica nevertheless, the fact
that they do so helps to color Americas
notion of interference by the COLOSSUS of the
North"
The soldier Of fortune has an old and ro-
mantle tradition in this country to be sure.
But he has not, everything considered been
a wholesome influence.
1t is not surprising that Washington feels
called on to display frown of disapproval.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-04-21
REPEAL LYNCH LAW

II ME issue of law against barbarism is
placed squarely before congress in two
printed volumes of testimony taken at COM
mittee hearings on the Wagner Costigan anti
lynching bill
The revolving disclosures in this testimony
should convince the most ardent states
Fighter that federal action is needed if this
country ever is to repeal lynch law They also
reveal that mob law is confined to no partic-
ular section, nor are its victims confined to
one race or sex.
Out Of 5,O53 authenticated lynchings since
1882 there were 1438 whites and 3513 Negroes.
OF these victims ga were women. In the dec
ade between 1918 and 1923, forty-two victims
were burned alive and thirty-two others were
eight lives were sacrificed to lynch law. Many
since have been proved innocent. In hardly
any instance has a state punished the lynchers
The proposed measure, like the federal
anu-kidnaping law, realistically acknowledges
that here is a situation that localities are
falling to meet
The committee believes" says the Van
Mugs subcommittee report that this bill does
not propose an invasion or a subversion of the
rights OF states On the contrary, the pro-
posed legislation is an aid 10 the several states
in assuring to their citizens the equal pro-
lection of the laws, both state and federal to
which all citizens are entitled
1t is to be hoped the authors of this meas
ure insist upon roll call this session.