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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

the cornerstone" sealing the com pertinent.
 Weisman Chairman
 Attorney Herman J. Weisman, member of the Settlers Village corporation and chairman of the Jewish committee, will undoubted ly serve as the master of ceremo- nies. Other members of the com Inittee are: I. N. Albert, Harry Brownstein, Martin Greenblatt, George Kaplan, Lawrence Matzkin. Aaron Soloman, Sidney Albert, Samuel H. Greenberg, Arthur Hertzmark, Harry Liebeskind, Charles Rosengarten and Max TraurIg.
 Mention of the Jewish race brings to mind, Moses, the greatest law giver; Spinoza, the greatest philosopher; Mendelssohn, tn e worlds master of exquisite harmo- nies, and hundreds of others who have stood out since civilization be- gan. Their persistence has been tireless, their courage doubtless and their astuteness has become Droverbial. The Jewish race has outlived centuries of the rank, the thumb screw, the wheel, pogroms, desooilments, ostracisms, outrages and the bloodiest train of persecu- tions ever heaped upon a people. Out of persecution's most fiery fur naces they have forged the gold of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
1855 Years Of Buckle
 Making In Waterbury
Records Indicate That Knee and Shoe Buckles in Great Demand in l75O-OcaI Company Oldest in Nation

Buttons and buckles, made from brass, began Waterbury's inter- nationally known industrial career as q brass town, not less than 1s5 years ago, at which time, the year 175O, one John Allen located his business on the banks of the Naugatuck river, specializing in the turning out of buttons and buckles made of brasa. Both knee and shoe buckles were produced by Mir. Allen and his aides. his business developing later into a local busi- ness that is and has been one of Waterbury's sound industrial as- sets for considerably more than three-quarters of century and represented today in the Water bury Buckle company, one of the oldest firms of It's kind in North America.
 In those earlier days, apparent Iy only the more wealthy could afford buckles which cost $1O per pair and buttons about $2 each figured in the equivalent of our money today.
 In 1902 there came to Water bury, from England, Abel and Levi Porter, who entered the busi- ness. The English early acquired proficiency in the art of button and buckle making and this skill was inherited by her industrial child, New England.
 The Waterbury Buckle Co. is the oldest buckle manufacturing concern in the country and has been in continuous successful op- eration for 82 years, during which time 1t has been one of Water- bury's most substantial industrial organizations. Established April z, 1853, with a capital of $24,000, it has had steady growth and had been a factor in the industrial development of Waterbury. The first officers of the Waterbury Buckle Co. were Bethuel Dodd. president, and Sidney M. Layton. secretary and manager. Two years after the formation of this company in 1855, John E. Smith succeeded fin the management of the business as it's executive head, and shortly thereafter it was placed on a solid foundation and entered on a period of progress and expansion that placed 1t at the front as the leading buckle manufacturing company of the United States. Tn 1865 John E. Smith retired to organize the Smith & Griggs Go. as an active associate and executive and con- tinued with that company until his retirement from business in 1872.
 John F.. Smith
 John Edward Smith, son of Richard and Lovlne (HeberD Smith, was born in southbury. Sept. 14, 1816. His ancestors set tied in Milford in 1640. He came to Waterbury in 1S48 where he entered the button business with E. E. Pritchard. later with Lane X Hitchcock and Mattatuck Mfg. Go. In 1855 he became connected with the Waterbury Buckle Co. and was it's manager until 1885. when he withdrew to enter the firm of Smith X Griggs. In 1871 he purchased large share of the stock of the Waterbury Button Co.,, of which his eldest son be- came secretary and manager.
 Oct. 23, 1887, MT. Smith mar
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ried Hannah BortwIck, of South bury, daughter of Cyrus Bortwick. She died July 3, 1s42. Jan. 1, 184e. he married Lucy, daughter of John Clark. Children were Joe seph Richard Smith, who was president and treasurer of the Waterbury Button Co.,, and prom inent in the growth of that com pany during his life; Edward Spencer Smith, John Clark Smith, Lucy Lovine Smith, who married Dr. Carl D. Munger of Water bury, and Ralph Hebert Smith of the Smith & Griggs Go. John E. Smith died in New Haven, April 16, 1882.
 Earl A. Smith
 Earl A. Smith, who had been associated with the business since 1855, succeeded John E. Smith as president, having previously filled the position of secretary and treas- urer, and he was also a factor in the development of the company up to the time he retired. He also was president of the American Mills Co. now located in New Ha- ven. The present head of that com pany is Julius B. Smith, whose father, Archer J. Smith, had been president from the death of E. A. Smith, until his own death in 1928. He was prominent in many industrial activities.
 The marked success of the Wa terbury Buckle Go. under the re- gime of Earl A. Smith, evidenced the time and energy and sound business judgment which he exer- cised in the conduct of the com pany's affairs during the more than 30 years 1t was under his super vision.
 Earl A. Smith was a son of Abraham Elisha and Maria (Can- dee) Smith. He was born in OK ford, Aug. 8, 1929; educated at Leicester (Massa chusetts) acad- emy. In 1850 he moved to Nauga- tuck where he located until 1853, then West Haven for two years. Tn 1855 he came to Waterbury where he entered the. industrial field, with the Waterbury Buckle Co. as secretary and treasurer, and later as president. Earl A. Smith was prominent in civic af- fairs, alderman from 1877 to 1885. He married in 1851, Ellen Sarah Scott, daughter of Jonathan Scott of Naugatuck; children were Mrs. Alice Lucille Swift. Archer Jerome Smith, Nelly c. Smith and Mrs. Bayard Veiller of New York.
 Archer Jerome Smith
 Archer Jerome Smith, son of Earl A. and Ellen s. Smith of Waterbury, was born Dec. IF, 1856, in Waterbury.
 He was educated fin the schools of Waterbury and subsequently, at Williston seminary, Easthampton, Mass.
 After completing his schooling, he entered the manufacturing in- dustry and later became secre- tary and treasurer of the Ameri- can Mills and a director in other corporations. After Earl A. Smith died, Archer J. Smith succeeded him as president, continuing until 1928 when he died.
 MT. Smith was married Jan. 10, 1885 to Susan Bronson Maltby, daughter of D. r. Maltby; their children are Maltby Smith, Alice Lucille Smith, Julius Benedict
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Yarns and fabrics are being pro- d duced from paper in Germany.
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FOUNDRY COMP ANY FORMED IN 1894
SpeciaIizes in Weights; Has Affiliate Foundry in
 Philadelphia, Pa.

Tn 1s9l. Benjamin H. Fry anc Arthur A. Tanner, both of the Armenia Foundry in Armenia. New York, started an iron foundry in Waterbury for the manufacture of iron castings and window weights. At that time, Julius Benedict of the Metropolitan Foundry in the city of New York was also interested in the local venture.
 For several years the company under the name of B. H. Fry and company, carried on business and subsequently incorporated in the year 1907 under the name of the Waterbury Foundry company. The original incorporators were: B. H.. and Thomas Garrigan.
 Until 1917 the company contin- ued in the manufacture of its reg ular line but then the war and It's attendant demands caused the foundry to devote its entire output to the manufacture of castings for use in the local factories, namely floor plates for the mills which were erected at the time. After the war, the company returned to it's normal production and is at present engaged in the manufac- ture of window, elevator and dock weights for use in New England and New York. A gray iron jobbing foundry is operated in conjunction with the aforementioned heavier lines.
 The present officers are: Presi- dent, Arthur A. Tanner; vice presi- dent, the late John s. Neagle; treasurer, Julius Y. Kipp; secre- tary, Arthur E. B. Tanner.
 An affiliate foundry, the Seam- less Sash Weight company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is op- erated in the manufacture of sim- liar articles as those made in Wa
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ign countries. not to mention Unl- ted States territories such as Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska. He predicts that over 100000 will visit the village next season.
 Asked to write few words for this tercentenary edition he sent the following:
 "settlerc' Village is a success, chiefly, because The Waterbury Democrat had civic pride enough to generously give space to all news concerning the development of the village and of the activities staged there. I wish to personally and publicly thank your valuable newspaper for It's wonderful assist ance. I feel confident that all Waterbury appreciates the way The Democrat cooperated. Your publi- cation represents the proudest tra- dition in American journalism.
 JERRY DONOVAN
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Chairman

high achievement. They have pourgd forth their blood and treas ur1s from the Revolutionary war to the World war with many of their race returning home deco rated for high courage under fire.
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Village Goes Modern,
 Has Publicity Staff
Director Jerry Donovan Turns in Excellent Results From Assignment Thanks Waterbury Democrat

gave four broadcaste in which he pointed out not only the features of Settlers Village" but of Wa terbury and Connecticut as well. He plugged until half the world knew of the settlement in Chase park. Waterbury. Other cities began to inquire. Other states sought further
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All this is a sparkling gem in Jew ry'J diadem.
 Achievements
 The achievements of Jewry are woven like thread Of gold through the fabric of civilization, unJ.oken and untarnished.
 t has not been definitely deter mined just who the first Jewish settler here was or If he came from Holland, Germany or Russia, but the committee Is trying to as- certain this information at this time. According to an estimate made by the Chamber of Com merce the first of the present year there are approximately 4OO0 Jew ish residents of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

Since the inception of this business we have tried vainy to adhere to policy formulated by the found er-to give to our patrons, quality merchandise at fair and reasonable price-and service that will maintain their good will
 We know we've lived up to this creed-our pat ronage has been steadily on the increase - newer and larger quarters were attained as we grew-un- til today, occupy entire building, covering five foors-one of the largest furniture institutions in the state.
 On our floors you will find furniture and furnish ings that go into the modern home-our selections come from renowned makers who have built en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
Jewish Citizens Here
 Upholding Traditions
Leaders in Community's Activities = Huge Amphi-
 tleater Gift of Jewry to Village

Jews have made contributions to every branch of intellectual en- ecavor-sciences, poetry and dra- ma. in fact have challenged the world in finance, in commerce, in art, in literature, in professions and Tn music--and local Jewry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
STRAY DOGS EXPENSIVE

Manchester, Conn. - (UP) - Stray dogs furnish an expensive problem to the Board of Selectmen each year. During one month the board paid out $110 for 121 rab- bits killed by unlicensed canines, for the extermination of 22 dogs, their burial and the services of in- spectors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
PRUDENTIAL HELP
 HIGHEST IN GAME
Local Chapter to Be Or- ganized Tuesday at
 FraternaI Meet at Y

As local superintendent for the Prudential Insurance Co.,, of Amer lea, the welI-known T. P. Cassidy directs the corps of local employees for a firm that ranks with the highest in It's field. Since its forma- ton in 1875, The Prudential has adhered steadfastly to its clnim Paid Promptly--When Needed Most".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

Last May, Jerry Donovan, pub licity man for the Settlers Village corporation, sent out his first story about Waterbury's wonderland to he created in Chase park. He hoped the newspapers would &C., cept it, but he wasn't sure.
 "Ground was broken this morn ipg,". he wrote, flor Settlers Vil- lage. Waterbury's contribution to Connecticut's tercentenary observ- ance." He went on to tell of the plans for "a paradise on the hiii. Practically every newspaper he sent the story to used 1t. with the exception of one. It was frank publicity, of course, but the news papers found space for 1t never theless.
 Later these same papers ran his second release, his third, his fourth and so on down the line. He step ped before the microphone ana
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viabe regulations for quality-furniture of relia- bty that will give the purchaser complete satis- facton-always at moderate cost.
 During the past 15 years we have served many thousands of families in Waterbury and surround ing territory-and we now better equipped than ever to satisfy your every requirement. in the fur nishing or replenishing of your home. We particu- ary invite those who have not as yet visited our beautiful new store.
 You'll find complete and varied assortments for every nook and corner of your home Your visit will be welcome and you will be under no obliga- ton to make purchase!
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Smith, and Katherine Smith.
 The present officers of the Wa terbury Buckle Co. are: Julius E. smith, president and treas- urer; Jerome F. Lavigne, secretary and general manager.
 MT. Lavigne entered the em- ploy of the company in 1909, and has been active In the affairs of the company to the present time. He was made secretary and gen. eral manager in 1880.
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Plant Growth
Helped by Use
of Peat Moss

The indoor gardener can have a
greater variety Of house plants, by
growing them in fiber or peat moss.
This moisture absorbent material,
which contains much commercial
plant food, produces blooms faster,
and because it provides nourish-
ment, of better quality.
Not only the paper white narcis-
sus (and its yellow cousin, soliel
d'or). lilies of the valley, Chinese
sacred lilies and hyacinths, which
can be forced in water, but early
tulips. large trumpet daffodilS,
FrenCh-Roman hyacinths, snow
drops, scillas and croCuSes may be
had this winter if you use the bulb
fiber method
Break up the Jumps in the fiber
before setting bulbs, and add few
pieces of charcoal to keep it sweet.
The best method of setting the bulb
is to fill the bowl half full of moist
ened fiber, then place your subject
in position, filling the rest of the
bowl around the bulb and pressing
it down carefully so as not to make
the fiber too compact. Your bowl
should be large enough so that the
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BY ELLEN WORTH

Therell be all kinds of parties
organized these days for the young
sters. And believe me, young
daughter will love an opportunity
to wear darling little frock like
this one
It's cut on very soft simple lines
and will make a wee lass look as
pretty as a picture.
You can either make it in lovely
crisp taffeta or in crepe de chine.
The applied hand trim can contrast
or match in color, and can be self
material or net.
Again, you can make it in vel
veteen with Irish lace trim at neck
and sleeves, and it looks delightful.
style No. 538 is designed for sizes
6, 8, 10 and u years. Size re-
quires ? yards of 39-inch material
with i yard Of 35-inch contrasting.
Our fall and winter fashion mag
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Finger, Toenail
Polish, Lipstick
Should Match
BY ALICIA HART

According to advance news, the
smartest women at fashionable
Southern resorts this winter will
wear finger and toenail polish which
matches their lipstick. When a girl
starts out to spend a day on the
beach, she'll cover her throat and
face with greaseless suntan lotion
omit rouge and powder and depend
on lipstick and nail polish TO maka
ner look interesting.
One lucky woman who expects tc
go to Florida for January and Feb
ruary is laying in a supply of pol.
ishes and lipsticks in all sorts OF
exotic shades.
Ill have plenty of time to beau
tlty myself, so I'm planning to use
different shade of polish and lip
stick every day." she says. I'm tax
ing rosy reddish tones to use fol
the first few weeks, and East Indi-
an, orange shades to wear later or
when my skin has become brown.
Remember, of course, that sun
tan oil or lotion should head the
list of beauty preparations you'll
need for the South. A rich tissue
cream, a good hand lotion and
something to use on your hair sew
eral times week must be next
Then use your imagination to pick
cosmetics that will help you tc
dramatic your best features.
II you are overweight, begin right
now to lose a few pounds, so you'll
look slim and attractive in your
new bathing suits. If you are going
to get a permanent wave, plan re-
conditioning treatments and in.
crease the amount of time you spend
brushing your hair each day.
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they are going to look against
wet pave!nents.
We hadn't thought much about
1t, but it appears that winter
sunshine is another mans bad
business, SO we promised to put MS
raincoats in the paper and pray
for rain.
IF you want to shoot the works
l. and have a costume instead of
a badly assorted protection, you
can buy the coat, umbrella and
beret set similar to the one
sketched on this page.
1t is made of waterproofed cot
ton, very lightweight, and is
printed in double dot design. We
liked it best in navy blue with
dancing red and white dots, but
you can find it in white or brown.
At this price the set is the best
encouragement rainy day ensen-
bling has had since before the
food.
TINE hooded coats and capes
L. that started out in formal
clothes then took to tweeds for
rumble seats are now getting into
waterproofed silks and broad
cloths for rainy day apparel.
They make grand overalls for
those who refuse to jostle an
umbrella.
One style has a hood that but
tons on or off. depending on the
rainfall. In real cold weather,
you can slip the raincape over
your tWeeds for double protection.
Then there are new versions of
the sleight-o hand rain bags that
contain neatly folded rain capes.
You carry it under your arm on
a cloudy day, then at the first
sprinkle you whip the cape out
and over your shoulders, slip your
suede purse inside the rain bag
and go on singing in the rain.
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SNOWBALLS GOOD
AS SOUP GARNTSH

SnOWballs m an excellent
garnish for some clear soups and
cream soups.
To prepare, beat one egg white
until stiff, add one-fourth teaspoon
salt while beating. Then fold the
beaten egg into one cup whipped
cream and blend into this mix
ture two tablespoons of sherry.
Have the soup piping hot. Then
pour into serving plates Form
above mixture into balls with two
spoons and drop one ball into each
serving of soup Immediately before
serving.
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Eyes Play Big Part i'm Eating, So
Be Sure Food Looks attractive

meats, few grains salt, l teaspoon
cinnamon.
Add sugar to gelatin and pour
over boiling water. Stir until dis
solved and set aside to cool. Pour
boiling water over raisins to plump
them. Drain and add with chopped
dates, cherries cut in quarters and
pineapple cut in thin slices, citron.
nuts and salt and cinnamon to gel
attn. Pour the mixture into a mold
and put in the refrigerator until
firm and chilled. Serve with whipped
cream.
A good and less expensive pudding
is made by substituting p cup cur
rants for the candied cherries and
pineapple.
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WAISTLINES OFTEN
HIGHER IN FRONT

Waistines in the shoWings are
varied, often higher at front than
at back. They are nearly always
decorative, such as vivid red wooden
scarfs tied around black afternoon
dresses. Some boleros and some
.unics are presented.
What slight changes have occurred
in skirt lengths are toward brevity,
including more dinner dresses show
ing the feet.
Sleeves are varied. There are still
many Sull ones, but also many
simple closely fitting types.
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BY MARY E. DAGUE

The other day saw split peas in
my groCer's window, done up in
cellophane and green as June. When
1 gave my order, the grocer told me
that he had sold more split peas
during the few days he had had
his display in the window than ever
before Men, he said, would go past
and see the split peas and come
back and buy some.
All of which is merely to prove
my point that the eye does more
than half the eating" and that we
all are food-minded and everlast-
ingly interested in things to eat.
A split pea and ham loaf looks
festive and will use up the last
crumbs of a baked ham. Serve the
loaf with creamed celery or other
Creamed vegetables and a salad
made of apples, raisins and cream
cheese balls or a jellied fruit salad
with cheese cups.
Split Pea and Ham Loaf
One cup split peas, ? cups water,
small onion, 2 cups chopped cooked
ham, / egg, 2 teaspoon pepper, 2
tablespoons minced parsley. cracker
crumbs.
Wash and pick over peas. Put in
sauce pan with cold water and let
stand over night. Cook until very
tender in water in which they we're
soaked, adding onion peeled but not
sliced. 1t will take about an hour.
Rub through a sieve. The PURGE
should be quite dry and thick, about
like mashed potato. Add ham,
pepper, parsley and egg. Beat well
and shape in a loaf and roll in
crumbs Bake 80 minutes in MOD
erately hot oven (375 degrees F..
Split Pea Soup
If you have tried split pea soup
and didn't like it you undoubtedly
didn't have it seasoned right. This
Scandinavian recipe makes a truly
delicious soup that is hearty
enough for zero weather.
Two cups split peas, l good
sized pork chop, onion, 4 cloves,
sweet red pepper, 2 teaspoons
salt, l teaspoon sugar, l tablespoon
flour, ! tablespoon butter.
Pick over and wash peas. Soak
over night in plenty of cold water.
Add onion, cloves, pepper, pork
chop and salt and simmer until
tender Keep plenty of water over
peas while cooking. Add sugar when
nearly tender Rub through a
coarse sieve and return to sauce
pan. Rub butter and flour together
and stir into soup Bring to the
boiling point and serve with toast
sticks
One Of our favorite desserts with
a hearty soup is jellied plum pud-
ding. You may prefer it for your
Christmas dinner if there are small
children at the table
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GOOD ASH-PIT AIDS
FURNACE TENDER

What every home needs is a good
method of keeping ashes in their
place. That place is not all over
the basement floor or sitting out Of
a rusty can where they can be
tracked all over the house. A con-
crete aShpit is the lifelong friend
of the weary furnace tender
You can throw hot clirkers and
ordinary run-of- the CRATE ashes into
flreproof ashpit. 1t won't burn,
rust or turn over. 1t will take
plenty of rough treatment. Any one
can build it. The best method,
probable, is to have the contractor
working on your other moderniza-
ton Jobs fix it up A fireproof ash
pit costs very little.