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Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
Wit, Wisdom and Humor
Of Benjamin Franklin
From Poor Richards
Almanack

The poor man must walk to get
meat for his stomach, the rich man
to get stomach for his meat.
He that goes far to marry, will
either deceive or be deceived.
The family of fools is ancient.
Necessity never made a good bar
gain.
If pride leads the van, beggary
brings up The rear.
There are many witty men whose
brains can't fill their bellies.
$50
Weighty questions ask for de-
liberate answers.
-
Be slow in choosing a friend,
slower in changing.
Pain wastes the body; pleasure
the understanding.
49,
The cunning man steals a horse,
the wise man let's him alone.
Keep thy shop and thy shop will
keep thee.
The kings cheese is half wasted
in pairing, but no matter; it's made
of the peoples milk.
Nothing but money, is sweeter
than honey.
Of learned fools, have seen ten
times ten; of unlearned wise men,
| have seen a hundred.
Three may keep a secret, if two
of them are dead.
Poverty wants some things, lux
ury many things, avarice all things.
A lie stands on one leg, truth on
two.
What's given shines; what's re-
ceived is rusty.
Sloth and silence are FOOLS vir-
tue.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
A Pen Picture
of the New Alpha Phi Alpha|
Domicile at 4432 So. Parkway

Huge red brick affair, set back
just a wee bit from the street
The so necessary touch of green
from the budding tree foliage
bright and picturesque ringing
bell, and climb up thickly carp.
eted stairs and around the bend
(the carpet, by the way, in beigey
brown with a maroon stripe, and
ohhh so masculine) =. into the
hugest living room ever. / know
why they say drawing room. now
And so, so many windows. Sorts
barren, now, but / am not the one
who wouldn't ask about 'em. They
have already ordered Venetian
blinds. l am anxious to see 'em fol-
l think they will do things to that
place.
Lots and lots of spank new fur.
niture. Brown leather chairs
and divan ;. and some green lea.
Their for contrast the kind OF
green fieze that you "bog down
in. Broadloom carpets in brown.
ish taupe so thick and soft you
seem to float. Divans chairs
leather covered window seats
sorta formal, and the weeest
bit stiff. Warm glow of soft lights
from the side. Mellow, l think, is
the word. And just lots of ash
trays and humidors. Not much
danger of cigarette burns in this
haven.
Cozy little tables for four in the
dining room and such good
meals, the home cooked kind -.
lots of variety, and a mans meal
out and out. Not open to the
public, don't you know, but just
for the members and their friends.
Soft music and quick service.
That dining rom is truly starting
off on the right foot.
An attic, dusty and rugged,
with the rafters still exposed
but the kind of place an interior
decorator would delight in fixing
up. Nice sort of place for inform
al entertaining.
Impression, generally =.
a place with an air. Nothing
snowy about it. Built for men and
built for service. Not a trace of
femininity about I would hunt
for that, but so expressive of the
mems ideas. But don't forget the
little private room off the drawing
room. 1t is the cats ankle or
something. All neo-classic. don't
you know. with orange and neo
white and green. Just enough fur
niture in it to make a warm and
clever little reception room for
small groups.
And the Venetian mirror and
its ensemble on one wall. It's for
nal to the nth degree. Two white
leather occasional chairs at either
side, circular mirror (no frames,
mind you) in the exact center, and
a formal occasional table be-
meath. Not a picture in the place,
and you don't feel the need of
them.
They tell me something about
grand piano d. and when they get
that the room will absolutely be
tops. Repetition for emphasis;
That Alpha house will be a show
place of the south side yeti
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
PROTOTYPE
By ALAN CLINTON

This is not love, because you hold
Me in your arms and press your
cold,
Dry lips to mine where once of old
They burned like flame;
For in your soft embrace l lie,
And see in your dim, vacant eye
The scroll of Love, where Destiny
Has limned another's name.
And is he dark, or brown, or fair !?
What is his age? What does he
wear?
What are his features, form and
hair?
And is he neat or slattern?
Well, this | know with certainty:
Because you loved me desperately,
No matter who the chap may be,
I-am-his-pattern!
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

vague sense of disillusionment. He
had always been so cheerful. l had
never had to listen to his woes be-
fore, and this morning it was like
some drop of water too much had
unleashed the dam of his ills, and
flooded them over everything
about. 1t was like expecting to see
the sunsine, and meeting only fore
boding gray clouds. He, who had
always chaffed me gently when l
chose to recite my own inconven-
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

fences. I felt almost unhappy.
l wished, somehow, that all his
misfortunes would suddenly turn
a somersault and right themselves.
If he had borne all these things all
the while, and kept up such a de-
ceiving exterior, why couldn't
something happen to make him
smile again? Because he had be-
come to me the epitome of good
cheer, his worries rested more rig
orously upon my shoulders than
did my own.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
Stop! Look!
and Listen!!!
BY Verna Mae Wilson
BROKEN HOME

The boy John (let us call him
that was ID years old. It was the
age old problem of adolescence.
His mother, let us call her Mrs.
Jones, was lamenting the fact that
her son had run away from home
again. He had done this numer-
Gus times previously; he had
been in reform schools, schools for
delinquents, and all other institu-
lions of correction. Nevertheless,
these places seemingly did not
have the right stimulus to pro-
mulgate better behavior. The lat
est of Johns escapades was the
stealing of an automobile with
some other youngsters.
John Jones' parents were sep
arated when John was an infant.
His mother tried to support the
child and herself as best she could,
working out and practically leav-
ing him to shift for himself. This
went on long after John started
to public school until Mrs. Jones
received relief from the city and
was able to remain at home to
look after her son. In the mean
time John had learned to play that
dangerous game of "hookey". He
would start out from home for
school, but as the truant officer in
formed his mother later, he never
got there.
Mrs. Jones remarked when
John was thirteen, thinking a
father would help the situation a
bit. John either had no respect for
his stepfather or just disliked him,
because when the relief closed
(the husband was on the work re-
lief) and the family moved from
two rooms into one, the boy would
leave home and stay for days, the
mother knowing not in the least
where he was. The last time he
left he returned during the moth
er's absence, and in a note explain
ed that he would never come again
because he felt he was burden
and she could get along better
without him.
DISCOVERED-a brand new
territory. I could not say exactly
in what region of the earth its
located, nevertheless, you might
ask the Radio Newscaster who
named the amazing discovery.
The name is Czechoslavia. I'm
not sure that it is spelled correct
ly, since the announcer failed to
do so.)
WHAT'S THE USE?
This is something for schools,
churches and motion picture in
dustries to look into: A II year
old boy can stay out of all these
places, and receive his training
from his parents and travel and
yet have the mentality Of 81
year old youth!
PLEASE
Three little girls were walking
on South Parkway and 18Th street
when one of them saw the sign on
the grass at the Home for Aged
Men. "Now", she said, 1--WE can
play on that grass because it
doesn't say Keep off the grass, 1t
just says Please "
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

EDITORS NOTE: The auth
or of this column, a graduate
of the Medical School of the
University of Pennsylvania at
Philadelphia, Pa, is a MEM
Der of the Medical Staff of
Provident Hospital and is
now acting as its Clinic Ad-
hitting Physician. He will
give no prescriptions or dag
noses in his column, and will
confine his articles to the dis
cussion of health generally.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
The Lyric v dice
An Occasional Column
Of Verse
Conducted BY
COLEMAN G. DUCKETT,
(For A. N. P.)

The poet also seems to be alb
sorbed in one of those transcend
entail problems Of the passions, the
solution of which lies far outside
of the province of a mere editor.
We pass this ingenious little rhyme
along to our readers without fur
Their comment:
VANITY
By CURTIS ODELL
When you depart,
Why do you leave a spent flame in
my heart?
One treasured theme
On vacant verse to consecrate q
dream.
If | express
In ripping rhymes your laugh and
loveliness-
If | set down
In wit of your words your charm of
golden brown
If l encase
The beauty of your hair and form
and face
Does it matter much,
Wanting the heaven of your eyes
and touch?
We suspect that here is a very
definite case of "sour grapes" but
certainly we cannot deny to Mr..
Clinton whatever consolation he re-
rives from this naturalization, es-
pecially after expressing it with
such amusing charm:
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
THE BRIDGE BUILDER

The builder lifted his old gray
head.
GOOD friend, in the path l have
come" he said,
"There followeth after me, to-day
A youth, whose feet has been as
way.
This stream that has been as
naught to me.
To that fair-haired youth may a
pitfall be; 90
He, too must cross in the twilight
dim
Good friend, I am building this
bridge for him."
Anonymous.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

College diplomas are much
smaller than they used to be, an
education magazine informs us.
And so, unfortunately is what
you can collect on them.-Boston
Herald.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

Hitler tells his people that Ger
many did not lose the War. If it
can be proved, it makes Germany
positively unique among the par
ticipants.-Detroit NeWs.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
PLEASE

Three little girls were walking
on South Parkway and 18th street
when one of them saw the sign on
the grass at the Home for Aged
Men. "Now", she said, 1--WE can
play on that grass because it
doesn't say Keep off the grass, it
lust saws Please
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
By WILLIAM '. sfoRTAnTY (speclal L.eglaIatiye IlepOrteRl

.
 State Capitol, Hartford. Feb 2l-- Waterbury occupied 8 good share of the spotlight here yesterday afternoon when hearings took place before the Judiciary commit tee of the legislature on bills re-. vamping the present liquor control law. Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes. Senator George T. Chihane, Controller Daniel ]. Leary, Herbert smith of the Y. M. c. A. and Lewis Lauria, executive secretary of' the National Beer, Wine and Liquor Dealers association and Attorney Albert Hummel of the Federation of Clubs were the. Waterburians who spoke on the liquor question.
 Mayor Hayes warned of the re- turn of the speakeasy if liquor by the drink k not lcgalized; Control- Ter Leary urged a tax on out-of- state liquor, wine and beer coming into Connecticut; Senator Culhane pleaded for the county commis- sioner system of patrol and higher license fees; Secretary Smith op- posed the sale of liquor in restau- rants, hotels and taverns; MT Lauria demanded liquor for the taverns us well as for the restau- rant and hotels.
 Applause and BOos
 Lieutenant Governor Hayes was roundly applauded at the end of his brief remarks; Secretary Smith was heartily boocd. Sentiment was overwhelmingly for sale of liquor by the glass and in all places deai- ing with alcoholic beverages.
 1T govern a large manufacturing city where tho people are resolved that they'.are going to get liquor by the glass;" declared Mayor Hayes. "It is the ordinary man in whom we ought to be interested. He demands that he be allowed to get a drink by the glass. will he very much disappointed If this committee forgets the man in the street. By refusing the people their liquor by the glass you will per- pctrate the speakeasy. ] am talk ing from the standpoint of one who must enforce the law in a large city"
 Controller Leary charged that Connecticut has become a dumping ground for liquor and beer from other states. This state's manufac- turers and wholesalers of liquor, wine and beer should not be pen aIized on all the goods they sell outside Connecticut" declared Con- trollcr Leary. While New York dealers can ship their goods into Connecticut, this states dealers must pay an extra tax to the state of New York for all they ship into our neighboring state. am here to ask the same rights for the Con- necticut manufacturers and whole salcrs as those in New York state get. The manufacturers and whole salers in this state pay taxes to the government, to the state of Con- nccticut and to the cities and towns in which they are located. There fore, they should be protected if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
MINSTREL TROUPE
 GUESTS AT PARTY
St Joseph C ast Served Steak Supper - Many
 Speakers Liven Affair

More than 100, including the cast of St Joscph's minstrel committee. workers and guests gathered at .st Joseph's hall last night to fcte the thespians who scored such a decid- ed hit in their two performances recently. During the evening il steak supper was served by caterer, John W. Stokes after which danc- ing and entertainment were en- Joyed.
 The toastmaster was John w Stokes, who directed tho shows. The principal speakers were Rev Joseph J. VaIantiejus, pastor o; the parrish, Rev John J. Kripas Rev Adolph F. Gradcck, George T. Dillon, Ray Fitzpatrick and Henry McGrath of tho Waterbury Democrat and Ray Giynn of the American. others who gave briet speeches were John Grcblunns Cal Danisavage, William stokes Dennis MoOra, and James Flana- gan. Vocal selections, were pre- sented by Helen Jokubaitie, Mare Barnes, Anthony Radvilas, Earle Laiiicr and Bob Morrisscy, Dancing specialties were offered by Mrp Id ward Stevens and Florence Gal got. E
 Among those present were: Rev Joseph J. .ValantieJus, Rev John J Kripag, Rev Adoiph E.. Gradeck George T. Dillon, Ray Fitzpatrick IT. P..( McGrath, John Greblunas, MT and Mrs John A. Kelley. An. thony Schulze, John W. Stokes Claire LaBonne, MT and Mrs Cal panianvagc, MT and Mrs John W. Stokes, Mrs Edward l.. Stevens, Mrs Marie Bauby Buckley, Peter Zukausltas, MT and Mrs Raymond Y. Giynn. William Stokes, Dolores Gaigot, Anna A. Zabelskas, Anas' tnsia Mary Patasius, Anastasia Za- bcisisg. Aigcrd M Lasky, Jcaa MoraEisa, MT and Mrs William o.
 Mrsand Mrs Iiiliare IaBonnc, MT and Mrs William Cipriano, MT and Mrs Nicholas Mucciho, George L. Mcdrath, Timothy Y. Morgan James r. Fiapagan, Helen Joku. baitig, Anna Lnzda uakas, Vincentp Staaiiauskas, Teresa Jakstas, Mary Abrarn, William O'Keefe, B. T. Kerwin,t Amelia RadyiIas, William Herrnann, z Valerie Jakstas. Mary AIpbaus Anne Alubnpskas Robert Marcihka, Stanley w. Ye. geIa, Erpest Bercier, AlphOns' Dodge, jFranciB Yurksaitis, Ed mund sI.tidena, George KaiIcn, Jr Joseph Ladinskas, Kazentir Phras das. Victor l.. sauris, Anthony TaI unit, Anthony Jgndzinlas, Charles fsIdriue, Francis Ghimkus, Adrinr Stokes, Harry Kenausis, Edwart piginnass Val Markevickus ant John '. JanIatiskag, Joseph Zuyul Jr, John J, !O'Rourke. Mnrcslla ! D0lan, Earle IsallieF, Charles Con ner, .Francis shugdinas, ]. gugdinu Eva Rozdilsky, Beatrice KukansIsis I Natalie Krugeiis, Connie JaReIn I Adele Unikas, Mr and Mrs Anthon. Rhdvilas, Anne Atkins, Charle Ifariua lAykae, Marie Barnes. Mir stephanie eapranRs, JoAeph CIpfi ano, Dennis Moore, Th6mas R0e Iere, .AIdo1a Focus, Nora JenkIni Alice giierDnis and James Grant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
Boston Attorney To
 Speak Here Saturday John Bogocius Secured By Lithuanian Alliance Mem- bers For Green Street Assembly
BROOKLYN NEWS

at which time the same speakers will remark about the conditions in |Lithuanla and of Lithuanian ad- vancemcnt since the Independence was designated to them. The meeting will be open to all.
 40th Anniversary
 The Brooklyn A. c. club will be the scene of the 18th anniversary dinner dance tomorrow evening at which time there will be a resume of the history of the clubs athletic, civic and social achievements. Card Tourney
 1.-The regular weekly games in S' Patrick's Holy Name society card tournament will be played in one of the upper rooms in the Lyceum this evening. It has been an- nounced that several new members will be welcomed into the tourney and new teams formed. The games played will be "45", pinochle and setback.
 Plan Cleo Club
 Plans are in progress for organ izing a glee club among those who participated In St Joseph's min strels. It is believed that the first get-together of the proposed group will take place in the old. school Monday evening. John W. Stokes will direct.
 To Visit Hartford
 Several followers of St Joseph'f Holy Name society basketball team will Journey to Hartford tonight where the local players will face the Holy Trinity team nt Holy Trinity hall. The Capitol City club defeated the Brooklynites here c few weeks ago when Rev Vincent Razaitis lead a large delegation here. It is believed that more thar 75 from here will mako the trip. RcIicarse Tonight
 There will be rehearsal of tho St Patrick's Holy Name socict, minstrel troupe at the Lyceum to night at 8 o'clock. The stage pres cntation will take place at St Jo sephs hall Saturday evening March 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
CHURCH GROUPS
 TO STAGE PLAY
St Johns E. L. Young People Offer ''Chintz
 Cottage" Tomorrow

"Chlntz Cottage" by Beulah King will be offered blythe Young Peoples society of St Johns Evan gelical Lutheran church in the church basement on Cooke street tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
 The cast will include:
 Mlnty--Ruth Mohrmnnn.
 Fanny--Carolyn Jabs.
 Grace--Edna Kleinschmidt.
 Petcr--Harold Peterson.
 Miss TillingtoD--Edith Erb.
 Mr Kent--Waldcmar Jabs.
 Mrs Dean--Mrs Wm Jabs.
 Scenes---
 Act 1--At Minty's cottage. A June morning. } Act '2---The same. Early evening of the same day. Act 3--The same. Later the same evening. The young people have been coached by Miss Emile Wall assisted by Clarence Reiscr A silver collection will be lifted and friends arc invited. S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
BOYS CLUB SHOW
 DRAWS BIG CROWD

Tho first amateur show at the Boys Club proved 50 popular last evening that Social Director Law renee Ryan plans to make 1t q weekly feature. Variety was stress cd in last nights presentation in- cluding dances. solos. impersona. tions' and movies. Those taking part included: Eddie Hayes as master of ceremonies and offering 6 waltz clog specially, Jimmy Cimino and Phil MannelIo in har- monica offerings with Vic Mannclio as soloist. Fiavi0 Cicchctti. man. doIin and guitar renditions; and Nick Clement impersonating Johnny Marvin. The lobby of the club was taxed to capacity with members who enjoyed each and every entertainer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21

Telescoped. Loretta Coyte, Florence Night iooler at the Hartford Retreat ejovng free nfter noon here Tuesday, Blu Tyler joyful Chase Company esploye hking soa0ly back to aOor after being tad Mp iudefinitelv aOith C fractured ankle. Dr John Ricciard he Of the Buster Crabbe physique hnstlng over to the medical buding for his '0eeky gane ot pollen ball. .. Helen Phelan, poputar school narm coupe "Huppy" Shea meoly elected president of the Washington Hs discussing the coming base6oA co"- Ddign pOith Tim Walsh 0f the Kerry Wdshes. "SEeets" Carrol din,inutive postd 1Oorker Onh the million doar disposition, relevimg good looking Pau Geraghty om the upper BaldWin street route. :. Attorney Dun Pickett conversing Wnh tWo tar ctaen- teles On East Mdinl street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
Licenses

Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes will be one of the speakers at q gathering at 103 Green, street Saturday evening, sponsored by the Lithuanian Alliance of America, the largest of such benefit organi- cations in the country. other speakers will be Attorney John Bogocius of Boston, national presi- dent who is well known here; Deputy Sheriff John W. Jenusaitisi Alderman John w. Bendler, Thomas Matas, president of the lo- cal branch and head of the l.. I. P. club who will also act as toastmas- ter; Dr Matthew J. Colney; Dr Frank J. Hill, Attorney Albert N. Bronsky. Dr John s. Stancslow, and William, Jokubonis, president of tho Associated clubs at 103 Green street.
 The affair will be held prlnci- pally as q celebration of the Lith- uanian Independence. In addition to the speakers there will also be entertainment and dancing.
 One of the largest mass meet ings of the year will take place simultaneously at 48 Green street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
K. OF (. CHAIRMAN NAMES CAPTAINS
Catholic Action Campaign to Be Conducted
 Here

Plans for Sheridan Council, Knightaof Columbus, participation in the Mobilization for Catholic Action campaign were formulated at the meeting held last night in the Columbus club. John F. Mar- tin. who heads the local drive. named five captains to aid him in the Waterbury area.
 The captains named are ] ics Kelley, Thomas Scaddcn, Edward cIcem, Fred Carr and tho Rev James M. Coughlin. Active plans for carrying on thed rive during tho last two weeks in March will be formulated at an early meeting of the several leaders.
 A final report on the Catholic Action banquet of the Knights be- ing held tonight was given by De- putty Grand Knight Cornelius Y. MnIoncy and Trustee Roger Wals;,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21
CHAPTER TO HEAR PROF (. A. CAFFERT

pr. Gustaf A. Gaffert, aasistant pastor of heat and power engtn- eering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, win address members Of the Waterbury chapter of the American socieIty of Mechanical Engineers nt their February meet ing tomorrow ct .12:l5 at the Wa terbufy Club. Professor Gaffert will speak on High Pressure steam m dthe Use of yapor Cycles in Power Plants
 He Is an associate member of the A. s. M. E., formerly an instructor in mecfanical enstneeFing at the University 0f Illinois and formerly assistant induetriai engineer with Sargent < Lundy, Inc. He is . graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of Michigan.
 Michael J. Dempsey. mechanical engineer of the Chase C0mpaHies, Inc, will be chairman of t0mor- rows meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21

A little of this and that Henry Maror and brother James, borough residents aided in arranging the Winter Carnival program at Manius School in New York the weekend. . Mary Meehan and Rita German were com
 teewomen for the sophomore class skating party at A. berus Magnus College last week. Virginia Moore of the same institution presided at the first meeting of the newly formed Catholic Literature Discussion Group recently Jane Phean directed the senior class meodrama "he Maniacs Wife, presented by the Magnus girls Tuesday evening. Irene Day member of the east Miss for the tea dance to given melda hall Saturday. Mary Cofrancesco and Charles Genesus senior and junior respectively at Connecticut College of Pharmacy the honor roll of the New Haven institution for the first semester
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-21

Bet1oeen puffs. Francis /. Dcyer aoW waM up the n,idde uisle Frday a0ith Miss Doris OComOr of New Haven aud then, Mr and Mrs is the mame. Morris Saoeetkind head of tue English department ct RoSbury Prep School, spoke Mondny before the New Havem Chopter of Hadassah om The Jew m the En91sh Drama" . Joseph 5. Burns som of our little round stop and 20 man, recently mamed edorm-chief ot the Connecticut Campus qOeeky orgam published by members Of the Undergraduate body of Connecticut State College Burns formerly fedre editor Gnd succeeds HnroM F. Prediction He has Gls0 been naade an officer of Eta Lambda Sigmo fraternity Harry Hubbard committee n'an for the recent stng porty gUen Atpha Gam'mG Rho frdt of the sdme sctool Martho Rose of Beac0m Falls is convnesclng at tue Waterbury hosptal utter uadergong C recent throat operdtion.