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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30
FAVORITES

We are practically certain to
haze a fen more tDeekS OF tDGrnI
heather, tOhich means 1Oe must
keep our cool standard of sum-
mer hospitality flying.
This 1Deek tDe are calling for
your suggestions for inUiting
combinations of frosted drinks
and delectGble tidbitS that seem
most successful in reUiving the
Uilted spirits OF your friends
and family. Icy. sparkling beU-
er1geS SerDed Nth tiny appetite
teGSerS 90 q long tDGy totDGrd
multiplying the effects OF q rtS-
ing temperature.
SUMMER MENU
Canned Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Crackers
Salmon and Potato Loaf
with Cucumber GarniSh
Buttered Broccoli
Bran Bread Butter
Halves of Cantaloupes
Coffee
Salmon and Potato Loaf With
Cucumber Garnish
y cup of evaporated milk
! cup of boiling water
2 tablespoons Of granulated gela-
tine
u cup of cold water
l cup of mayonnaiSe
/ can of salmon, flaked
p cup of celery
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
l teaspoon Of salt
1 teaspoon minced onion
/ seeded green pepper, diced
2 cups of diced cooked potatoes
/ pared cucumber sliced
WatercresS or lettuce
Thoroughly chill the evaporated
milk. Sprinkle the gelatin on the
cold water and add the boiling
water. Stir until dissolved. Cool.
Combine the remaining ingre-
dents except the milk, cucumber
and watercress. Add to the gela'
tine mixture. Whip the evaporated
milk until thick. Then fold in the
salmon mixture. Turn into a wet
loaf pan about 5 by 10 by 3 1-3
inches. Serve on platter and gar
nished with cucumber slices and
watercress. This serve six to eight
persons.
Submitted by Mrs. James Ben
nett, Leonardtown, Maryland.
Rules for this contest: Write
on one side of the paper only
and include your name and Gd-
aIa1rIoS a1nh S0OiHN0 Q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

Don't mind plenty Of party in
vitations, for never have evening
frocks been so reasonably priced
and so smart. Charming is dance
frock of white dotted dark blue
Swiss with bodice and shoulder
straps fashioned of Saw-tooth-
edged ruffles bound with white
ricrac braid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

I will be glad to send you my
Treatment for Tired Hair, Mani
cure Instructions or Packs for the
Skin, if you will enclose q stamped,
Self-addresSed envelope for each
and address Donna Grace, Beauty
Editor of this paper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30
STYLES

It looks like taffeta again this
autumn. MidSeaSon ShoWingS
and arrivals from abroad all en-
phasize taffeta for frocKs, wraps
and evening things. Just now
wraps of paper-thin taffeta, seen
wherever smart women gather, are
worn for both afternoon and eve
ming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30
For Camping Comfort

EOR picnicking or camping, it's
Il nice to have something COM
Portable to sit on, once in while.
The answer is an inflated rubber
cushion, with button spaces, just
like an upholstered cushion,
shaped like the seat Of a chair,
size 12xl6 inches, and good to
Use on the ground, on a hard
bench, or anywhere at all. Excel
lent for canoes and boats, too,
which are usually the hardest Of
hard. This one won't be ruined
if it Is wet, either, which is an
other point in its favor. In green
red. black or tan, they are Csc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

For names Of stores showing
the items described here call
District 1000, Extension 45S,
during business hours, or write
Miss LaviIle at The Times, in
closing stamped. self addressed
envelope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-30

Rules for this contest: Write
on one side of the paper only
and include your name and Gd-
dress under each recipe. AS
many recipes as you tUiSh may
be entered. Mail them to Miss
Jean Green, The Washington
Times, 1917 H St. N. w., before
nridniqht, SATURDAY., August I.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-04-09
COMICS AND COI77rTt>>S5

Mrs. C. '. Bisson and her 5 small children arrived last week and have already settleI GoWn in their new hone on Tract l97 which was recently drawn by IT. Blsson. Mrs. PIsson, who has lived in Alaska for l2 years, says she is thoroughly satis jed with her Eus- bands decis ion to join tl-e colony , and says they are both deterA1ined to make this their permanent hone.
 Toward Iyng, who recently re- sigred his position with the AFRO, has returne1 to Nome where he will look after his extensive mining interests and camD aign ir his race the- Senate in the oonino elect ion.
 Ed cocfey, candidate for the lower house who also resigned his position: Eere, has zone to So|ard, but expects to return for few days in about 2 weeks.
 Claytor, brother Of Holorist Edrard dts L~ni, arrivo& from the States last week. I5o says h7's sold on Alaska already.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-04-09

FOR SALE: Going farm Of @ aores on gco1 graT7ll7d read z nj les
 frcm Palmer. co acre5 fenced, g cleared, fifteen of which has Teen raising root vegetables and hay. Good we'll. l8x24 log house. .3@x3o loc barn. .L2xlG l0C pig EcIs9... l4xle garage. all in tcn Ect2ls
 o0rd dition. First settled in L2l5, now pat anted. Dcice "35C0.10
 See A man at tho DICNE-R OFFICE.
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-04-09

FOR SALE: T::re5 new 2loctrin mo- tors. I h. Rohhil5 Sc lGvyer. One
 third horse w.gn7r & 1 h. Master. All new. .llr-l20 A.C. sirr le phase. .So7 N1i.. Bonrett Tla:t +63
Matanuska Valley pioneer., 1936-04-09

TT7T21o of all kinds done by ex- 0erienc2d st9ncE cEraDher. ATTTT0R'5 < .->lT7c C2IDTS 4 S7ECIALTv. HEAT AID t,C~ ~7TaTT T~CPv. .-'~T7'r7 1rINOP COR~-C- TTO7rc 141TD 7TT2rCTuATTC1T.
 Harriet e0ler-lratanusEe>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
KRASOW PLACES
 PICNIC GROUPS VI
Honorary Committees Are g Named-Outing Set s- -a for July Fl

Harry Krasow, president of the Young Republican club of Water" bury, today announced the honorary committee, for the clubs annual pie nic-outing, which will be held July 31 from 3 p. m. to 9 p. m. at the East Mountain estate of Charles DeBisschop. An extensive program of sports, an entertainment and 2 clambake style lunch will feature the outing. MT. DeBisschop will be host to the club.
 The honorary committee headed by MT. DeBlsschop, also includes Judge John 2. Mc0rath, William J. Pape, Theodore V. Mayer, ex-Cong. E. w. Goss, William J. Larkin, John M. Burrall. Sherwood Rowland, AL derman Francis Phillips, Rowley Phillips, Town Chairman J. War Ten Upson, Frederick W. Palomba, Robert Walker, Alderman William Isoeffler, Alderman William Kolbeck, Alderman Joseph Wilhelm, Comsr. Louis Liebeskind, Alderman George Kingston, Alderman o. Arthur Du- Bois, Alderman Patrick Perriello, Cornsr. Harry Post, Theobald E. Conway. Emil Hummel, Charles SuHnma, Mitchell Meyers and Alder man William Kolbeck.
 John J. Bergin, vice-president of the club, is chairman of the ar- arrangements committee. He is ex- pected to announce the roster of that committee in a few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20

opening exercises to be followed at the Bond by memorial exerciSes. The first business session will be held Tuesday afternoon at the State Armory and in the evening will be colored moving pictures of fire fighting.
 Tn the morning and afternoon of the following day business sessions will be held at the Armory and at 6:3O D. m. the annual banquet will be held at the Hotel Bond. Clarence Hubbard, will be toastmaster, with the speakers including State Insur- ance Commissioner John c. Black all, and Willard B. Rogers, president of the Bond Hotels. Guests will ir- clude fire commissioners of Hart ford. The convention will elect of- ficeav and conclude It's business June %.
 Coincident with the convention will be a grand display of fire ap- paratus and. various exhibitions and demonstrations. The demonstrations will include exhibitions of resuscita- tioyl work and an exhibition of sal- wage work which will be performed by the Worcester Fire Patrol. The armory will be filled with appara- tus showing the latest developments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
PRIEST STRESSES
 CHARACTER VALUE
Rev. Dr. Tehan Gives Ad- dress at Sacred Heart
 School Graduation

Rev. Dr. Finton s. Tehan address sing the g members of the Sacred Heart high school at the annual commencement exercises held last night at the Sacred Heart church. Emphasized the importance and value of character. Diplomas were presented by Rev. Henry E. Quinn.
 The girls, dressed in white caps and gowns, filed into the church while the organ offered Cornelius March," by Mendelssohn. Follow ing the comrnencemen speech, Ave Maria, by Schubert, was sung by Miss Mildred Lezotte.
 The graduation class consisted of the following: Catherine Mary Car- roll, Pierina Carolyn Ciullo, Ruth Mary Creern, Agnes Joan Dillon, Lo- retta Helen Dillon, Elizabeth Thom- asina Doyle, Una Patricia Doyle, Margaret Teresa Emerson, Lillian Theresa Eustace, Flora Marion Gambino, Kathryn, Mae deoghegan, Rita Frances Kennedy. Margery Elizabeth Kopp, Teresa Elizabeth Marsele, Cathleen Veronica McNal- ly. Eleanor Ann Meisinger, Helen Lorraine Miller, Mary Constance Minervini, Anne Marcella Never dauski, Alice Ruth Prior, Mary Frances Riley, Martha Louise Riley, Vivvian Anne Walsh.
 Miss Catherine M. Carroll, was valedictorian, and Miss Martha L. Riley, salutatorian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
Boy Scout Units To SunamerAt
 Camp Pershing On Housatonic
New Directors to Greet LO- cal Units - Registra-
 tiOns Gain Daily

Registrations for the coming sea- son at Camp Pershing, the Boy Scout camp on the Housatonic at Shelton, Conn.,, are rolling in quite rapidly at the scout once, accord Ing to Scout Executive David F. Bab- son. Present indications point to a very successful season with Q larger percentage of Scouts In camp than there has been for several years past and Mir. Babson has been urging all Scouts to file their registrations as soon as possible to insure them a place before registrations are closed.
 New Directors
 Henry Donohue, newly appointed assistant scout executive who is to be the resident director at Camp Pershing this summer, announces that with the addition of Anthony Santoro as activities director all staff positions have been filled. MT. Santoro, pre-medical student at the University of North Carolina, has been active in local scouting for many years and joins the stan with considerable previous experience as a camp leader. He will be repnem- bered by many former campers as member of the Black Hawks, an honorary Indian society at Camp Sepunkurn.
 The waterfront will be in charge of Frank 6quires Jr., of Naugatuck who is now attending the AquaticS school run by the National Red Cross at South Hanson, Mass. Mir. Squires is a student at the Berkley Divinity school in New Haven. The junior sta will consist of Jack Py-C att, Eagle Scout of Troop 3 Nauga- tuck: Ned Ayotte, Life Scout from Troop 9 Waterbury; Eagle Scout Kenneth Hayes, Troop 25, Water bury; Louis voegeli, Troop 2 Nauga- tuck and several others who will give assistance in the various depart- lnents.
 "Old Timers"
 The last week of the season, Au- gust 5th to 18th, will be called Old Timers week and it is expected that many former campers will attend during that period to talk over old times and help in the production of a gala Old Timers campfire which will be staged in the camp council ring. Special big features are also planned for the other weeks in camp with two surprise features during the first two weeks. These will not be announced until the boys arrive in camp.
 Cub Scouts will be allowed to att tend during the period from July 29th to August 18th and the Cubs will take part in a program entirely apart from that participated in by the boys above Cub age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
L. o. o. M.


 John H. Hanson, of this city, was elected to the ofiice of vice. president of the grand lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose at the annual convention which opened yesterday in New Haven. Mrg. Margaret Lonergan, of the local chapter of Women of the Moose, was named secretary of the state Women of the Moose.
 Other officers chosen were: President, H. c. Grifiths, of Stamford; sergeant-at-arms, John F. King of Middletown; inside guard. Roy c. Bush of Hartford; secretary, Byron c. Meaf of South Norwalk; and treasurer, John Limerick of Manchester.
 Other officers chosen at the womens' convention were: Presi- dent, Martha Kolpa of South Nor- walk; vice-president, Nellie Bush of Hartford: treasurer. Mary Burke of Manchester; guide, Lil- Han Clarke of Stamford; assistant guide. Mary Edwards of Norwich: outside guard. Rose Tamanio of Danbury; auditor. Catherine Lee of Wallingford.
 Seventy-five Waterbury mem- bers will leave for New Haven this morning to take part in the huge parade. The Waterbury g.'oup will lead the parade today. for the convention was held in this city last year. More than $500 arc expected to take part in the march today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
DAD GETS HIS : DAY TOMORROW

2 Dad, who pays the Christmas bills who never forgets the children's Birthday. and who always reminds ahe children to get something nice Kor their mother on Mothers day, has day of his own tomorrow, for Sunday, June 2l, is Fathers day. Cf course dad will say that Fathers Day is a whole lot of foolishnesS" but he'll like it just the same.
 ~ Tomorrow, as 1t happens, is also The first day of summer, but dad will admit that the calendar and Reasons were arranged for 6 few years before anyone thought of hav- Ing Fathers Day.
 Q And Dad, with memories of per- Hious Fathers Days in mind, was doing bit of anticipatory shiver- Ing today as he thought of some of the hideous neck-ties that he'd get Tomorrow and that of course he'd have to say are very nice"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
SPECIAL SESSION !. OF COURT TUESDAY

Judge Earnest 0. Simpson, who sentenced pr. Gerardo c. Petrccelli of this city to state prison for a three to five year term after a jury had found the doctor guilty of man. slaughter, will preside at special superior court session Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Attorney Ed- ward Mascolo, chief of defense counsel, will ask at that time for Q reduction in the minimum sentence given the doctor.
 A stay of execution of the prison sentence, twice extended, expires next Wednesday morning. Unless an appeal to the state supreme court of errors has been filed by that time or unless Judge Simpson grants ail- other stay, Dr. Petrocelli must be- gin serving his prison term next week.
 Superior court officials today con- firmed The Democrats story of several days ago that Q special court session would be held Tues- day morning. It was announced briefly that Judge Simpson would be in Waterbury Tuesday for . spe- cial session.
 It is believed that the announced appeal to the state supreme court Of errors from the jury verdict which found Dr. retrocelli guilty will be dropped.
 4 jury found pr. Petrocelli guilty of manslausfaer ln the death Of Mary Silva. Of Avon. The girl died lest June after eil Illegal operation had been performed on her, alleged
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
YOUTHS PLEA
 WINS LEN|ENCY
Judge MascOlO Places Him on PfObatiOn-Pr
 ises Restitution

4 youth who asserted in his own defense that he had taken money to buy clothing was placed on proc bation by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today when he agreed to make restitution. The boy, Alfred Vaillancourt, l9, of 63l Meriden road, admitted having stolen $37 from a locker owned by his employ CT, Joseph Van Dorail, manager of the Hamilton theater, June 12. He was arrested on charge of theft by Detective Sergeant Henry John son and Detective John Leary.
 The boy told Judge Mascolo that he was virtually destitute and took the money in desperation to buy himself some needed clothing. He said he spent 1t all on a suit, shirts, and socks. He said he earned three dollars weekly for part time work at the theater and that he gave part of his money to his mother. Mrs. Vaillancourt corroborated the boys testimony. He said he had re- gently been promised part time work by William M Harris of the Linz coin House association and that he would be in a position to pay back the money to MT. Van Doran.
 Judge Mascolo disqualified him. self in two other cases this morning stating that he had once repre- sented the accused persons at court hearings. He ordered continuances until Wednesday of next week, when Judge John F. McGrath will be on the bench, for Frank Di- Lorenzo, 6l, of Chatfield avenue, charged with carrying concealed weapons and Leonardo Matteo, l3 Congress avenue, charged with sell- ing liquor without . permit. Ken meth Jenner. 28. of g Cooke street, charged with breach of peace, was granted a continuance of one week. Mrs. Anna Daddona, 8, of 32 Hill street, charged with violation of the weekly wage act. was given con- tinuance to Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20

1. Processional
 2. Veni Creator ........ 0regorian 3. Awarding of diplomas to grad
 uates by the Rev. Father Lac
 montague, pastor.
 4. Hymn to the Sacred Heart
 ........,...s..s AHClGAV 5. Hymn to the Blessed Virgin
 .......... Dom Deprez, o. 8. B. 6. Distribution of prizes to grad-
 uates
 2. Address of prizes to graduates. 8. National hunn to the Blessed
 Virgin
 9. Solemn Benediction:
 o Sacrurn Convivium ... Gallier
 Tantum Ergo. ]. Beethoven (arr.)
 Farewell to Saint Ann.
 Recessiohal.
 Graduates
 Gerald P. Beausoleil, Adrien w. Bilodeau, Adrien c. Bisaillon, Al- eide R. Clement, Harold A. Des- chenes, Francis J. 0iaquinto, Ger ard J. Grace, Marcel R. Linteau, Roland J. Lamadeleine, Anthony F. Nakid, James 0. O,Brien Gerard J. Patenaude, Clement F. Pelletier, Daniel J. Sharkey, Raymond A.. Tessier. Ernest w. Berube, Laurent J. Bernier, Paul R. Beaudry, Charles A. Carpenter, Gerard A. DeSchenes, Rene J. Drolet, Edouard H. Lafrance, Valdor J. Lachance.
 Fernard ?. Lapointe, Lester L.. Loiseau, Leon J. Hebert, Gerard j.. Parenteau, Roland J. Sauvageau, Henri P. Trepanier, Herbert H. We- din, Laurette ?. Aubrie, Airline M. Baribault, Adrienne A. Bisaillon, J--uliette ?. Blais, Rita J. Bouffard, Marie Paule Comrier, Therese O. Dansereau, Jeannette A. Duhamel, Jeannette P. Forest, Alma F. Gag non Antoinette F. Grandpre.
 Claire A. Harpin, Rita M. Hebert, Anita Y. Houle, Claire L. Moreau, Florence L. Normandin, Marie D. Pronovost, Claire I. Sainte Marie, Fleur- -Ange 6oucy, Rita A. Adam, Anita M. Ayotte, Georgettc B. Des- rochers, Annette V. Desormeaux, Marie B. Fournier, Marie R. La- montague, Isabelle A. Lamontagne, Suzanne M. Laperriere, Therese H. LeClaire, Rose A. Lefebvre. Fibre A. Maurice, Beatrice 0. Philibert, Henriette M. Pronovost, Jennie j.. Tutolo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
Lady McAIpine

Lady McAlpine lodge, Daughters of Scotia, was host last night to Mrs. Janet Watson of Hartford, grand deputy, and Mrs. Janet Rutherford of Hartford, grand re- cording secretary. The affair took place in Hibernian hall. Mrs. Watson was presented with a sil- yer sandwich tray by Mrs. Mar garet McAvoy, chief daughter of the local lodge. Both officials were given corsages. Mrs. McAvoy also officiated at the initiation of Mrs. Charles Lodne. Mrs. Janet Will son acted as escort to the candi- dates. Mrs. J. Wales of Hartford won a tea cosy from Scotland during the evening. Mrs. William Lang, Mrs. James Gardner and Mrs. James Wilson were in charge of refreshments. It was voted to hold a picnic soon at the home of Mrs. Adella Turner of Shelter Hill in Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20

varts, Adelheit lodge o. D. H. S., Agusta Stamm N. O. R. M., Con- cordia Ladies Singing society, Court Richard Wagner. F. O. A. No. 139, Deutsch Evanfielische LutheriSche Mems League, Freundschaft lodge No. 8, Her. man 'Soehne, True Schwestern lodge. No. 9, Haragari, Turn Were in Vorvarts DaInen Section, Uh- land Stamm Red Men. This group of societies represents member ship of more than 1000 and the attendance is expected to be greater than the last local turn out of the German Americans. The usual fod and refreshments associated with the old time Ger man picnics will be served.
 The members of the organizing committee arc, arrangements, Richard Groetzebach, Wm. Mues- kes, Edward Koslosky, Mrs. Louise Weber, Mrs. Amelia King, and Miss Fracnes Besenbruch. Pro- gram, Alec Sass. Herman Stridde, Paul Gruber, Mrs. Gertrude De- laney, Mrs. Olga Hoft, Mrs. Anna Gaugler; publicity Alexa Drape- stein and Curt Arndt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20

CACA NY 4bSV' GN WNA VI ~ esA OAA V
 MarJory c. McGregor, Mary Eliza beth Dolan, John P. Donnelly and George P. Higgins are listed as hon. or pupils. Celtic Crosses for the best essays in a contest sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will be award- ed to Mary E. Doolan and Mary c. Kelliher.
 A complete list of graduates and the program for the exercises fol- lows:
 Marjorie Cecilia McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Doolan, Alice Cecilia Leg gett, Josephine Mary Petruzzi, An- gela Rose Corcoran, Marjorie Ann Healey, Jeannette Mary Laplante, Mary Cecilia Mccormack, Edward James Hurlbut, James Farrell O'Dell, Raymond James Kennedy, Robert John Walker.
 Alice Rita Kenney, Jeanne Eliza beth Boylan, Donald James Wil- Hams, Joseph Michael Donahue, An- drew Peter Lynch, John Joseph O'Leary, Richard James Brothers, Harry Joseph Dunn, Joseph Patrick Mullaly, Hugo Joseph Polini, Wil- liam Robert Read.
 Katherine Teresa Mahoney, Mary Margaret Reidy, Mary Teresa Joyce, Michael John Corey, Waldemar John Fuhrmann, Thomas Francis Ashe, John Francis Donnelly, George Francis Higgins, Margaret Marie Foy, Mary Elizabeth Brosnan, Mary Cecilia Kelliher, Agnes Marie Murphy.
 Patricia Catherine Murphy, Jo- seph Richard Barbieri, Rita Eileen Conlon, Catherine Margaret Smith, John James Shell, Cornelius Joseph Walsh, John Joseph Curtin, John Michael Wrenn, Anna Catherine Killian, Francis Thomas Keavney, John Edward Garrity, Loretta Cecilia Sullivan, Thomas Francis Bell, Marguerite Dolores McKenna, John Francis Deeley, Elizabeth Jane Bowes, Arthur Gordon Woods, John Joseph Sugrue, Rita Margaret Gan nutz. Anna Rita Sugrue, John An drew Donahue.
 Arnold Carmon Mangle, Anna Ce- cilia Mosgrove, Ruth Norbeta Ken- ney, James Paul Mccarthy, John Joseph McAllen, Mary Agnes Lynch, John Patrick O'Keefe.
 The program:
 Professional Hymn-O Sacred Heart! What
 Shall Render Thee2 ...... ................ T. Francis Burke Presentation of Diplomas
 The Reverend Francis M. O'Shea Hymr-Virgin Most Beautiful :. ................. Rev. H. Tappert Address to the graduates
 The Reverend Edward J. Farrell Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-
 Inent--
 Ave Verum Corpus .... Gregorian Tantum Ergo ........ 0regorian The Divine Praises .......L... ...,........... J. Lewis Browne Adoremus in Aeternum and Lau-
 date Dominunn ............. ''''''''''' '''''''''.' NECBOIlhLS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
HIGGINS ABSENT
 FOR P. o. VOTE

Washington, June 19.-Connecti- cuts entire house delegation, with the exception of Representative Hig- gins, who was absent, today voted for bill to place first. second and third class postmasters under civil service. The measure was demanded by President Roosevelt, but was re- jected by the house. If the bill be- came law postmasters could be ap- pointed without taking a competi- tive examination and could be named for life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-20
CIVIC SPONSORS
 ELECT THURSDAY

Horace D. Taft, formerly head master at Taft school in Water- town, will be the master of cere- monies next Thursday at meeting of the Connecticut Civic Association in New Haven. Among the speak, CTS will be Governor Wilbur L..
 Cross, providing he is back from the democratic national convention, Charles G. Morris, former democra- tic candidate for governor and Joe 0. Choate, Jr. The latter will dis- cuss "The Need and Opportunity of the Merit System"
 The session will open at 6 o'clock in the evening with a dinner at the New Haven Lawn Club. The speak, ing program will be followed by the election of officers for the coming year.