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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
ST. MARY NAMES
 HONOR STUDENTS Graduation Exercises s
 to Be Held Monday Evening

1Eary Cecilia McGregor and John Francis Donnelly were named as honor pupils at St. Marys parochial school today and will receive awards at the graduation exercises on Mon- day night, June 22, at the 1mmacti- late Conception church. Other honor students were George Francis Higgins and Mary Elizabeth Doolar. The exercises will start at 7:30 o. clock on Monday evening.
 Mary E. Dooland and Mary O. Kclliher also will be awarded Celtic crosses for the best essays in Q con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18

Francis D. Russolillo, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Carmine Russo- lilo of Sylvan avenue, has re- ceived his degree of Doctor of Medicine, from the George Wash- ing School of Medicine. He at- tended Crosby high school and took his pre-rnedical work ct the Catholic University of America.
 Dr. Russolillo was awarded c commission as first lieutenant in the United States Medical Reserve Corps. Beginning July list, he will start his internship ct the Wesson Memorial hospital, Springfield, Mass,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
FEAOooK oLRREn ELgaIHE

Tacoma. Wash. (U.P.l-Tltse psac0cks have lived in q Iaoenla cemetery for several years. Recently a thief clipped all the tail 1entlaeFH from the birds. poIice watciAaa millinery shops and fishing tackle factories in belief the plumes would be offered for sale there, but elle theief was not apprehendsd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
POSTS WIDOW REMEMBERED

Nome, Alaska (u.P)-Instruments from the monoplane in which VIII Rogers and Wiley Post lost their lives last summer near Point Bar row have been sent to Posts widow in Oklahoma. The instruments were salvaged from the wrecked plane by Charles w. Bower, veteran trader ct Point Barrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
Republican Becomes
 Governor Of State
Absence of States Chief Executive, Lieut. Governor Makes Senator Lynch, "Acting Governor" For Week

With Governor Wilbur |. Cross and Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes the latter of this city, of Con- nectcut next week attending the national convention in Philadelphia Senator John F. Lynch republican, of West Haven will be the acting governor of the state for period of about six days Senator Lynch represents the 14th senatorial district, which includes Naugatuck WolcoGt, Prospect and Cheshire. He becomes acting governor by virtue of the fact that he is president pro mpre of the state sarate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18

test which was sponsored by the ladies auxiliary, Ancient Order of Hibernians.
 Diplomas will be presented by Rev. Francis O'Shea, pastor of the 1ni- Triaculate Conception church and the address to the graduates will be de- livered by the Rev. Edward |. Far rell. Sixty pupils in all will receive diplomas at the graduation exercises,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
Flre ChIef


 Three applications for appoint Enetit to the call force were re- celved and placed on file at yes- terday's meeting Oe the board of Gre commissioners. The applica- tions were from Eugene J. Snlli- van, James ,. Murray and AGl- chael Higglstorl. Permission to attend the New England conven- tion of fire chiefs June 23 to 2B at Hartford was granted Fire Chief Thomas Lynch. He was also granted permission to be out of the city during his annual vaca. ton July 5 to August s.
 A donation of $50 from David Mccarthy of Chestnut avenue in appreciation of the firemen's work in saving his property at S00 South Main street from se- rious damage April 24 was turned over to the pension fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18

The g. o. p. platform contains a fiat invitation for similar minded old-line democrats to follow the elephant.
 From this decimation of "old guard" democrats leaders by death adn defection, 1t becomes clear that there is 6 transfer of power in the democratic party to new leadership that is no less marked, even if more gradual than the Cleveland con- vention stampel on the republican.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
DIPLOMAS FOR
 3S GRADUATES
Miss Daisy Lord to Pre- sent Diplomas at Hend.
 ricken School Tuesday

Diplomas to graduates at Hen- dricken school will be presented by Miss Daisy Lord, president of the Waterbury Teachers association,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
Collegiate Activities

Yale university graduated eleven Waterbury students yesterday at the annual COmmenCemen exer- cises held in New Haven. Four Naugatuck students, two from WatertOwn and two from CheSh- ire also received their degrees at the ceremony.
 Those local students who were graduated at the 2sSth commence ment at Yale are: Robert Q. Ber- man, B. A.; NeIda A. FllllppOne, M. A.; Ralph GancheF, B. A; Ben- jamin Katxman, B. A.; James c. Kelsey, B. s.; Cellne F. Rooster, Mus. B.; Kenneth ID! Kornreich, D. A.; Charles Miller, Sd, B. A; Claire M. O'Brlcn, B. N.; William J. Secor, Jr., B. A; and James B. Williams, B. s.
 Naugatuck: David A. Hyde, 3. A.; George L. Kaxanjian, Ph. D.; Donald F. Rabbott, D. A; and Francis Schiaroll, IL. B.
 Watertown: Charles B. Allen, B. s. and William J. Clarke, B. s.
 Thomaston: Daniel B. CurtisS, B. s.
 Four of those Waterbury stu- dents who received their diplomas yesterday were also the recipients of special distinction. Also one underciasSman was granted spe- cial honors. These honor students are: High Orations: General average of 05-8O Ralph Gancher.
 Orations General average of 00-e4) Robert 0. Berman, Ben- jamin Katzman, and Kenneth Kornreich.
 Honors in English also went to Mir. Katzman.
 Miss Emmeline Ranaudo of this city was awarded the Charles F. Ditson scholarship for excellence and promise in theory and applied music. Miss Ranaudo is Q mem Der of the first year class. She also was granted the Julia Sillman scholarship for that first year student whose work in theory and applied music is of special excel- lence and promise.
 
 F0rdham
 Vito F. Nofe, son Of Mir. and Mrs. Nole of North Main street, . junior at FOrdham university, was recently honOred by his class mates when he was elected presi- dent oe his class for the coming year. During his freshman and sophomore years, Mole was class treasurer. He is . graduate of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, June 1s--(UP)-Weather forecast: Showers tonight and Friday. Cooler in the interior Friday.
 necticut--Shower tonight and Friday, Cooler Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18

pekrul, Josephine NasI' Pelo1i. ph.'om1nn trnctiIai ss ard NoEihrop. Robert HoUIet end Walter zl9atlo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18

Speaking under the auspices of tho Workmen's Benefit Fund, Adams LOhaus, well-known orator will conclude his series of radio addresses next Sunday noon at 12:l5 o'clock. He will be heard over station WELL of New Haven and station WNBC New Britain. Mir. LOhaus has many Waterbury friends and fellow associates in the organization, who have been following his series of talks with deep, personal interest. His first address was given Sunday May 31 and was followed on Sundays, June ! and 14.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18
Leaders of Four Years Ago
 Are Missing as Democrats
 Move Toward Convention
we shall meet, but we shall miss them, There will be one vacant chair."

Philadelphia, isQEA)-There will number of vacant chairs when the democratic national convention assemblies here June & prominent chairs not filled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-18

BURGLARS GET 2 CENTS Timn, O. (U.P.)--BurgIats broke into . church here and obtained 2 cents total loot.
Evening star., 1936-10-18

reformers whose principal qualification
for the trust was nothing but blind
elf-confdence.
OF course, such misplaced confidence
was abused. The moment the masses
had yielded their affairs to their new
masters their punishment began. Free
dom was put in chains, industry was
handcuffed, the law was fouted, the
bench was derided, Congress was coerced,
the independence of the States was
traduced, financial stability was de-
stroyed, taxation, direct and indirect, was
increased, extravaganza was institu-
tionalized, idleness and thriftlessness
were protected and endowed, the class
war was openly preached, an artificial
famine was created and in the sacred
name of a more abundant life the whole
existence of the Republic was rearranged.
mismanaged and misgoyerned.
But millions of citizens are satisfied
Like the geese in the Niagara current,
they drift toward destruction unmindful
Of their danger. Unless they realize their
predicament promptly. they will lose
their last chance Of retreat from the
edge of the pit into which too many
foreign communities already have
plunged to everlasting punishment for
their folly.
Evening star., 1936-10-18
Poor Geese.

Wild geese moving southwark for the
Winter customarily avoid Niagara Falls.
But some thousands of them this year
have made the mistake of pausing there.
The poor birds, alighting on the river
to rest from their long flight, do not
become alarmed until they are actually
in the upper rapids. BY that time, says
the naturalist william (ReO Hill, it is
too late for them to escape the cataract.
Hundreds are swept over the brink to
destruction.
But human beings need not suppose
that geese have monopoly on taking
fatal chances. Whole nations on occa-
sions commit themselves to disaster. In
the interest of brief respite from toll
and trouble entire populations venture
into currents which inevitably lead down
to tragedy. The United States in 1892
gambled its very existence on a theory.
Men and women, whose traditions and
experience should have warned them
against surrender Of their own RESPONSE
bilities, unhesitatingly gave their fate
into the hands Of . small group Of
Evening star., 1936-10-18
THE TEST OF HEROISM
RIGHT REV. JAMES FREEMAN d. D., IL D, D. L,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

Christian faith has served to stimulate
and freshen the zeal of its devoteeS.
The So-called crises in human history
have witnessed great and far-reaching
reformationS, and a harasSed and per-
secuted church has shown it's greatest
vitality in days Of stress and storm. 1t
is in periods of indulgence and self lease
that the sinews of the soul become weak
and fabby. 1t is when men are salts
fed to regard their Christian faith as
a luxury rather than as an active prin-
ciple of life governing their conduct that
it becomes enervated and weakened.
What is true of the Christian faith
is likewise true of patriotism. Love OF
country never discloses itself in any
striking way until it is challenged or
threatened. 1t is universally true that
we show our strength and our capacity
to endure when some severe test is laid
upon US. The present world crisis is
laying fresh tests upon the Christian
disciple. He can no longer satisfy him.
self or the world about him with an
affirmation of his faith expressed in
terms of the creed. He must be more
than a worshiper at some sacred shrine.
He must exhibit and prove his faith in
daily conduct and practice. The world
properly demands: Show me thy faith
by thy works" The test may prove to
be a severe one but it will certainly indi-
cate in terms that are easily understood
the value of that which a man believes.
There are doubtless those today who
entertain fears concerning the stability
of the Christian church and Christian
institutions, even as there are those who
entertain fears concerning the stability
of the state itself. This, surely, is a
time that calls for a more demonStra-
tive expression Of our loyalty, not only
to the ideals of the state. but to the
ideals that we believe sustain the state,
and those ideals are eminently Chris
tian. The Savior of mankind declared
II, if I be lifted up. will draw all men
unto Me-" and it has been said that the
uplifted Savior upon the cross is the
most compelling and irresistible fact in
the long range of human history.
In the face of the worlds confusions
and its shifting ideals We need to be
reminded of the word spoken by those
of old when confronted with adverse con-
ditions: I'VE ought to obey God rather
than men,
Evening star., 1936-10-18

it must be cultivated through processes
of selfess dedication. The tendency to
compromise with the powers that pro-
mote chauvinistic, economic and social
rivalries must be resisted. Yet to adopt
such a position means to incur punish
ment. The modern militant state is
ruthless in its defiance of non-conform-
ity. Protestants and Catholics alike have
been prosecuted by rampant totalitarian-
ism in Germany and Russia.
1t Is Bishop Freeman's belief, however,
that Christs followers should be as little
deferred by fear as the Saviour Himself
was in the hours before Calvary. The
church already is suffering. Why. then,
should it hesitate to make its traditional
position definite and clear and plain?
There has been no advantage to Gods
Kingdom on Earth by reason of the
weakness and timorouSness of the
church. Instead, it has been abused with
impunity because it has been willing to
consent to its own inferiority. On the
other hand, it is the verdict of history
that religion prospers when principles
are translated into forms of constructive
action.
Bishop Freeman sums up his challenge
in words that merit the consideration of
Christians everywhere. I'VE face vast
alternatives of good or evil" he declares
Poignant terror or unlimited hope is
ahead of us. Which road will the church
choose?" 1t is patent that the question
must be answered. The church either
is dying or is being reborn; Christ either
failed or gloriously succeeded in His
mission to men. To average Christians
the duty of deciding is assigned. The
responsibility is individualistic in char
acter. Each separate soul must earn the
salvation of the race.
Evening star., 1936-10-18

To stand firmly, and that at any cost
for a principle, calls for courage and
sacrifice. Our principles are rarely put
to the test saving in a crisis. What we
hold of loyalty to ideals, whether they
be ideals that concern our relation to the
state, to society or to our expressed faith,
is made more evident when a critical
situation puts them to a supreme test.
We find it easy to be loyal under favor
ing conditions; we find it different when
conditions change.
The story of the founding of the Chris
tian church diScloSeS a quality OF true
heroism that has rarely been equaled
in all its subsequent history. One OF the
most striking exhibitions of this is con-
tanned in the fifth chapter OF the Acts OF
the Apostles, wherein a group OF dis
ciples found themselves in open con-
flict with the existing order OF their day.
So critical was their situation that we
read that no man dared join himself to
them. For their boldnesS they had been
imprisoned, but Immediately upon their
release we find them resuming their
course despite the solemn admonitions
given them to desist. When at length
they were brought before the council they
were strictly commanded that they
should no longer teach in the name of
their Master and they were threatened
that if they pursued their course severe
penalties would be inflicted upon them.
1t was at this juncture that they an
swered in the memorable words I'VE
ought to obey God rather than man."
The story of the heroism of the Chris
tian church in this critical period has
challenged the deep admiration of men
and women the world over, So great
was it that it is recorded of the men who
fostered and promoted it, they have
turned the world upside down are
come hither also" With flaming mes
sage they invaded the mighty cities Of
the ancient world and within three CEN
turies the cross of the despised Nazarene
had become the supreme symbol OF a
victorious faith.
Repeatedly, in the course OF human
history, counter movements have at
tempted to destroy the church and Chris
tian institutions. On one occasion one
who conceived himself a prophet af-
firmed that the church would not last
out half a century. Every assault that
has been made upon the citadel of the
Evening star., 1936-10-18
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

The Star Of October 18. 1886, thus dis
cusses a pending project;
The proposition to extend Massa-
chusetts avenue through to the Ten
leytown road is re-
MASSACHUSETTS ceived with favor and
Avenue Plan. even though obstacles
may be met with
which will temporarily interfere with
it, the improvement is certain to be
made in time, because both the city as
a community and the owners OF prop
erty along its line will be largely bene-
flied by it. 1t is just as well, however,
that a work of this character, whose
results will affect future interests even
more than those of the present time,
should proceed somewhat slowly and
after every point involved has been duly
considered and provided for.
The projected extension is a matter
of too much importance to be under
taken hurriedly and pushed forward
in a haphazard way. If the work be
laid out properly and carried forward
Systematically, with proper regard for
future results as whole, this already
fine avenue can be made the most splen-
did thoroughfare in the world. If the
opposite course is pursued an almost
irreparable injury will be done.
Certainly two or three points ought
to be considered and definitely settled
before the work is entered upon. In
the first place, the whole width of the
present street should be extended and
its present arrangement of space and
appearance preserved as far as possible.
In the second place. it should be carried
forward as nearly in straight line as
the conformation of the country to be
opened will allow. In this way only
can the integrity of the avenue be main
tanned In the third place, and this is
by no means the least important point
and it is perhaps the most vital con-
sideration, all things taken into account
the approach to and crossing of Rock
Greek should be treated comprehenSlvely
and generously.
"The grade Of the roadway should
be so disposed that there will be no
material depression in the line where
the valley is crossed. The bridge ought
to he raised so high as not to break the
line of grade at that point, and at the
same time it should be of the same
width as the avenue itself, from building
line to building line, so that, viewed from
whatever point, an unbroken surface will
be presented.
THE point last named is perhaps the
most serious one to be considered in the
matter, as it will also be the most costly
feature of the proposed improvement.
1t should, therefore, not be hurried
over as a slight matter, or lightly dis
missed because of the great expense in
volved. A bridge of this character is
not only an essential part of the pro-
posed extension, if it is to be properly
made, it will also be an imposing and
beautiful object, from any point of view,
and it would make particularly at
tractive feature in the landscape should
the proposed improvement of the Rock
Creek Valley be made, as it undoubtedly
will be at no distant day."
Evening star., 1936-10-18
BlOuses i'm Britain.

1t has remained for a witty member
of Parliament to epitomize public opinion
respecting current Fascist-Communist
animosities and counter demonstrations
in Great Britain. "A plague on both
your blouSeS" Is the way he stigmatizeS
the periodical clashes between the black
shirts and the red shirts. Two promi-
nent members of the cabinet-Sir Samuel
Hoare, first lord of the admiralty, and
Sir John Simon, home secretary-have
just taken occasion to indicate that the
Baldwin government is preparing to nip
in the bud any developments such as
those now keeping France in domestic
hot water and which for three months
have bathed Spain in fratricidal blood.
The recent excesses of Sir Oswald
MoSley's Fascist cohorts, animated alike
by frenzied anti-Semitism and anti Com
munism, provoked the most riotous
scenes London has witnessed in years.
Jewish residents of the East End are
living in state of terror over the posi-
bility of pogroms and manifest readi-
ness to meet force with force. Branding
the Mosley movement as a pest" Sir
Samuel Hoare declares that neither
Communism nor Fascism has any roots in
British soil and that no extremists, Right
or Left, will be allowed to threaten the
liberties of British citizens" John Bull
is going to see things through under the
safeguard of traditional political meth
ods. I'VE need no private uniforms or
carefully organized demonstrations,
says Sir Samuel. Ito support our national
spirit" As further evidence of the gov
ernment's intention to suppress illicit
Fascist manifestations, Home Secretary
Simon will receive deputation from the
East End to hear grievances arising from
persecution of Jews by Mosley's fanatical
followers.
While the government is obviously con-
Sidering on its merits the issue presented
by the Fascist menace, Mr. Baldwin and
his colleagues probably also welcome
the opportunity now given to the Con-
serVative regime to do something that
will register appreciation of the Labor
party's support of the governments vast
rearmament program. Herbert Morrison,
former Laborite cabinet member and
rated as foremost candidate for the
prime miniStership in the event of
Labor's return to Downing Street, has
appealed to the home office to come to
grips promptly and vigorously with the
situation provoked by the Fascist ele-
ment. If it is not checked, Mr.. Morrison
foreshadoVS social disaster and political
chaos" AS the sole surviving great
European democracy in which Fasclsm
and Communism are not openly and dan
gerously at daggers drawn, Great Britain
is plainly determined not to let either
element, under cloak of the Anglo-Saxon
rights of free speech and assemblage, run
amock to the point of plunging the
country into an abyss of catastrophe
civil strife.
Evening star., 1936-10-18
Against War.

The Right Rev. James E. Freeman,
Bishop of Washington, has challenged
the organized forces of Christianity
throughout the world to unite in a five
point crusade against war. Armed
strife, he insists, is the mortal enemy
Of religion and the time has come when
practical opposition is imperative If the
church is to survive in planet filled
with conflict between nations and
classes.
But Bishop Freeman labors under no
delusion about the difficulty inherent in
any effort to assert the ideals of Christ
to pragmatic effect. The task, he knows,
Ii one which demands the courage of
martyrs. And fortitude Of that variety
cannot be wished into existence Rather,
Evening star., 1936-10-18

in important measure on the attitude
of the United States.
This country is the creditor of many
other countries. 1t has an important
share of the raw materials of the world
such as cotton and copper. 1t holds
most of the worlds gold and big share
of its silver. Its capital resources far
exceed those of any other nation.
In order that gold might be redis-
tributed, that other countries may obtain
dollars with which to buy raw materials,
that some basis be devised for paying
or adjusting war debts and that surplus
capital can again be exported, the
United States will be called upon to
open its home markets little wider to
receive foreign-made goods.
The key to success of the Hull policy
is willingness on the part OF this coun-
try to lower its tariffs.
World money stabilization, now in its
first stages, is just the first OF number
of adjustments that lie ahead. Those
adjustments involve change in Amer
ican thought-from aversion to imports
of foreign goods to acceptance OF i'm
ports as a necessary phase of Americas
part in helping the cause of world
recovery.
The Secretary of State has seen a
dramatic acceptance OF his theory py
other nations. Now his task is to sell
the people of this country on the wisdom
of going along with him in further steps
that involve changes in the old attitude
toward tariffs and foreign investments.
tcopyrisht, ae36J
Evening star., 1936-10-18
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Tea and Cake.

Tea and Cake.
At Boston town we Spilled the Tea
With gesture firm and neat.
The present topic seems to be
About the price of wheat.
AS of a social life they dreamed
Upon Thanksgiving day,
The tea and cake was still esteemed
And placed upon display.
With controversy raging high
We wait the pleasant hour
When we may meet meath ceilings high
Or in some rustic bow'r.
To gladstone moments we'll awake,
With fierce contention through,
When we can take our tea and cake
And just say "how-dy-do."