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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Trip To Mountains
 Reward For Merit
 In Essay Contest
Civltan Club to Sponsor Trip For Successful Young sters- Interesting Views Given on Appreciation
 of American Citizenship

of necessity be Q good citizen,
 John Pyatt in the course of a serious exposition of the responsi. bilities of citizenship staeLs, "Wher any person, especially trained scout becomes Q citizen many re. sponsibiliteis fall in his hands. HC should realize that every citizen should possess Q public spirit that will predomlnate above his natural instincts to take ell and return nothing. He should be actively as. sociated in worthy groups that pub. llcly and justly seek the common good of every American. His Qriti. cisns should be constructive and given quietly to those concerned and should point the way to im' provement."
 A meeting of the group selected for the trip will be held within Q few days to decide upon details oi the trip. The scouts will establish their own temporary camp in the mountains and several of the high. CT peaks will be scaled.
 Judges
 The contest was conducted under the auspices of the Mattatuck coun. ell, but the judges were members oi the Civitan club. Those who read the essays submitted and awarded the six scouts listed above with prizes were Vernon Q. Abel and Gregory Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
LOCAL BOY JOINS
 COAST CUARDSMEN

Sergeant Walter Smith, U. s. Army recruiting officer who Is sta- toned in front of the post office building each Wednesday to inter- view applicants for enlistment, an- nounced today that Anthony Nue. ci of schumack street, had been ac- cepted as a member of the coast guard artillery at Fort Wright.
 The recruiting officer has also announced that vacancies for men who wish to enlist at U. s. outposts are reported for Panama and the Philippine Islands. Sergeant Smith will be here in Waterbury next Wednesday from ten in the Hlorn- ing until two in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Benefit Game

SahSssS ~ANsaA@
 Members of the Midget league of Washington park are much enthused over the fact that the game be- tween the Washington Hills and tho c. & 0. Juniors, which will be play ed tomorrow night at the parlA dia. mond is solely for their beneft.
 The boys, led by Supervisor An. thony DeSantis, who directs the activities of the league, have em. parked upon a campaign of promo ton for the game which, If their efforts receive just award, will at. tract Q large crowd to the game.
 Any funds collected at the game will be donated to the Midget league for use In purchasing baseballs and prizes for awards to the winning team.
 A card party will be held on the lawn of Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, al- 80 for the benefit of the park fund, No date has been set for the latter affair.
 Interesting affairs at the. park to- day are boxing lessons by Bob Kelley and the session of the park baseball school with Tony DesantiS in charge.
 Tonight at 7:lS the park depart- ment band will offer Q program of music which all residents of the hill are Invited to hear. The supervis. ors are working on c program to supplement the concert, and make an enjoyable evening of entertain mcnt for those in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Six Local Boy Scouts Honored for Outstanding Services
SHERMAN LIES
 IN FAMILY PLOT

Sutton, Mass, Aug o-(UP)-The body of Newell Paige Sherman, 27- year-old electrocuted American tragedy" slayer, lay in the family lot here today.
 Funeral services last night in nearby Worcester were attended by only l2 persons. The Rev. Hollis Bartlett recited the 23rd Psalm and urged sherman's relatives to bear no bitterness.
 The body of the 240-pound eher- man, who died in the electric chair at state prison Monday midnight for drowning his wife for the love of an 1e.year.old factory girl, was in Q gray cofiln. Several floral pieces were sent by members of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

Six Boy Scouts were chosen to- day for their outstanding service to their troops and community to be the guests of the Civitan Club of Waterbury on Q trip to tho White Mountains. Those honored by Selectino are John Miller, Jr., Troop 3, of Watertown; 0. A. Parton, Jr,, Troop S6; Michael pettinichi, Tr0op 10; John Pyatt, Troop 2 of Nauga. tuck; William Tobin, Troop Q; and Frank Webber, Troop l7. Pyatt and Pettinichi are Eagle Scouts, Parton iS Q life scout and Miller is a star scout. Tobin and Webber are first and second class scouts respectively who have rendered exceptional ser- vice.
 Trip Offered
 In May the Civitan club offered to sponsor . trip to the White Noun. tains for four scouts chosen for their civic service and for their ap- preciatoin of the qualities and du- ties of Q god citizen. The response of the scouts was most enthusi- astic and about twenty-five troops nominated candidates. The candi- dates were then requested to submit essays on subjects connected with citizenship and upon consideration of the essay, taken together with the application, the boys were to be chosen. The interest aroused was 50 much greater than expected that the CiVitan club increased the award 50 that six boys were chosen instead of four.
 John Miller and William Tobin wrote on 'The Requirements for Naturalization" Each paper showed a thorough understanding of the law governing the subject and set out in detail the procedure to be followed.
 Tn on essay entitled "What Citi- zenship Should Mean to the Foreign Born," Michael Pettinich says, He has foresWorn Q foreign allegiance, held probably by his ancestors for many generations; he has taken an oath of loyalty to the American Constitution and-has been admitted to the rights and privileges. of an ShtSh ASuth StSb9GtAs 9ub bslJ AbSEty secured to every person within the Jurisdiction of the United States docS not impart on absolute right in each person to be ct oil times and In oil circumstances wholly free from restraint"
 Claude Parton, jr., writing on the same subject comments, Most of tho people to whom rights of citi- zeEship are granted become true Americans and fit in with our prin. cipleS of government and living. They have shown their appreciatiVe spirit and willingness to cooperate with our standards, and this is es- sential to international good feel- ing and harmony"
 Good CltlSenshIp
 Tn c chatty and informal style Frank Webber analyses the qualities of good citizenship and demon. strates that the scout who lives up to tho l2 points of the scout law taught him as a tenderfoot, must
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Whats Yours?

Tuesday was one of those uncomfortable hot days of the summer, the most uncOmfort. able 2A.hour perlOd Waterbury has experienced this season. The thermometer fllrted with the 90 mark. In some places with the tooth mark. Several employees of local casting mills pasesd com. plctely out of Che picture with the heat, but notwithstanding the heat and humidity and what not Waterburlans estab- Mshed no record for water con. sumption, whether used inter. nally or externally. The city water department recorded the consumption of 0,elS,SOO gallons of water between midnight Mon. day and midnight Tuesday. The io,000,000 mark has been surpassed several times this summer. The folks must be drinking something besides WateFi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
INCOME TAX LAW
 SCHOOL PLANNED

Hartford and Washington bureaus of internal revenue department have under advisement plans for the cs- tabliAhment of Q school for deputy collectors in Connecticut. The ccurse of instruction in the school will cove CT studies of miscellaneous and exc else taxes, the Social Security act and income tax laws. Thomas 6. Smith, collector of internal revenue at Hartford, has received notice of the arrangements from the special deputy commissioner in Washington. meters were denied today by Avery Brundage, president of the AIneri- can Olympic committee.
 "The German Olympic committee would not have anything to do with such a matter which is within tho province of the International Afi1a. teur Athletic federation" Brlindage said. T, as c member of the cotif- Sel, attended all meetings and l ca say fiatly that the matter never even was discussed"
 The official added that in his own mind there was not the slightest doubt regarding the l00.Tneters
 "she's c mighty fine person." he added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Please Remit

A bill for $6ib0 for damages to his car incurred when 1t was cotnmandered by Patrolmen Clar. ence Marsella and Edward Hurley early Monday morning to pursue an alleged automobile thief was submitted to the board of police commissioners meeting yesterday by John Zappone of South Elm street. zappone's machine was damaged when the fugitive aban- doned the stolen car in the PlattS- Mills section after first giving 1t . shove that sent 1t crashing into the front end of the other car. The bill was referred to the cor- poration counsel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
'Made.In. Waterbury

The American Brass Company of this city will display Q selection of high strength copper alloys at the National Metal Congress and Ex- position in Cleveland, October 10th to 23rd. These will include Everdur metal, Beryllium copper, Tempaloy. Tobin bronze and vari- ous phosphor bronze alloys.
 An interesting feature of this exhibit will be Q welding demon- stration booth, where an Anacon. da welding engineer will demon- strate all types of welding with bronze rods and will also show long arc, high voltage welding on copper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
STAIRWAY FALL
 SUIT WITHDRAWN

The S7,O00 suit of Anna Graves against Fannie Margolis, based on Q stairway fall, was withdrawn from the court of common pleas today. Settlement for an unnamed amount was reported.
 The plaintiff claimed that she suffered serious injuries when she fell on Q stairway In house owned by the defendant, at 427 North Main street, Feb. lS of this year. She claimed that the stairway was un- lighted, that tho steps were dofec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Future Bremen

Several applications for appoint ment to tho call force were re- ceived and placed on fle at yes- terday's meeting of the board of fire commissioners. Applicants were: Robert E. Rein, Francis T. Coughlin, Christopher A. Lawlor, William J. O'Neill, Howard Jones. Harold T. Mulville and George J. LNddv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
TIRE BLOWOUT BLAMED

sherman, Me, Aug. 6.-(UP).- A tire blowout was blamed today for the death of two men last night when their automobile went out of control and crashed into a pole. The victims were identified as Theodore V. Hill of Arlington, Mass, and Chester Fl. Pigon of Medford, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
HINCHEY BETTER
 AYERS HOSPITAL

Improvement In the condition of Alexander Hinchey, of WaterVille road, who was brought to St. Mary's hospital in an unconscious condition carly yesterday after he was found at the foot of Q flight of stairs at 2S8 Bank street, was reported by hospital authorities today. Hinohey had an abrasion on his head when he was found by supernumerary Patrelman Joseph Cavanaugh. It Is believed he sustained the injury in Q fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Next!

Homer Hall Of this city, paid . fine of g with costs suspended in Berlin town court Tuesday night. He'll was one of 13 driv- CTR arrested for passing Co the left of Q safety some. More than 800 persons have been arrested on . similar charge during Che past three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
SpOtlighting Brass CityNews
Battle of Harmony

Tonight at the Zion Baptist church on East Hawkins street, starting ct e:lS o'clock, c singing context with fourteen colored male and female qucetets from all parts of the state entered, will get un- derwAy. The contest is being Spon- sored by the pastors Aid society and 1t has been announced that prizes will be awarded. Mrs. Hattie Leach, president of the group, will act aS master of cere- monies. The public s invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

Coughlln Is slated for . mass meet. ing of the N 2 tlo n al
 U n on of Social Jus. tlce to be h c Id . ( LlghthO q SC
 Point Sept. 16. N U s J leaders say that reports that the ra. dlo pPieS { would speak AM AhAa RAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

ton before that time have no foundation.
 Father Coughlln spoke here Saturday night at Q meeting of NUSJ officers from all parts of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
HELEN STEPHENS
 RUMOR DENIED

Berlin, Aug. 6-(UP)-Reports published abroad that Olympic ofii- cIals had Vurified the sex of Helen Stephens before permitting the Ful- ton, O., farm girl to run the 100-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Bowling Season To
 Feature Discussion
Community Club Meeting Tonight to Iron Out Sched.
 ule-Mrs. Thomas EeaIey Directing Play
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

Reynolds of Sylvan avenue yester- day, the occasion being her birth- day.
 Mrs. Reynolds, whose home is ad- jacent to the Community house, is admired and loved by all children for her kind disposition, and for the many favors she performs sor them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

Organization plans for the Com munity club bowling leagues will be discussed in addition to the regular business when the Washington Park Community club convenes at the Community house tonight at s:l6.
 No date has yet been announced for the opening of the Community house alleys where the league games are conducted, but committees will be appointed tonight to seek players and compile Q schedule of games for the season.
 As was the case last year, three leagues will be formed. One for the single girls, one for married women and another for the men of the club. Interest In last years games and each schedule was eliminated with a banquet by the individual league. Vice-president Frank Stur- ges will be In charge of tonight's session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Congratulatlons

Residents of the hill, especially children who frequent the park. called to congratulate Mrs. Thomas tive, and that rain dripping from the roof had formed foe, which was allowed to accumulate.
 Attorney WilliaQn B. Fitzgerald appeared for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Radio Priest

The next Connecticut ad- dress by Rev. Charles 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Rehearsal Last Night

The first rehearsal of the major roles of the Boys of T6" was held at the Community house last night, with Mrs. Thomas Healey directing, More rehearsals have been sched. uled for this week.
 The minor roles, portrayed by the younger boys of the playground, are rehearsed every afternoon. Tho play will be presented late this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06

London's open-air swimming pools which were patronized by more than 10000 swimmers last year, have been comparatively deserted this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-06
Sailing For India

Joseph M. Sullivan. son of Mrs. Margaret M. Sullivan of 1S7 Cooke street and . graduate Of Notre Dame University In 1898, has been appointed man ager of the Bombay office of the Everyready of India Ltd. and will leave Saturday for Europe, where he will transfer Co . P. & o. steamer for India. MT. Sullivan has been with the New York office of the firm since his graduation in 1929. 4 fare- well party will be given In his honor in New York tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-08

Nountains Co the Atlantic. 1ts core lies in the tradltionaiIy bountlful grain regions Of the northwest. T'he drought has struck hardest in the Dakotas, eastern Montana! northeastern wyoming and parts Of Minnesota. But scattered farm dls- tricts in 22 other states have fe- ported suffering from lack Of rain and resultant plaques of grasshop- pers, crichets and chinch bugs. The federal governinent, planning relieE for destitute farmers, outlined en emergency region of e7 counties ii1 the Dakotas, Montana and Wyom. ing. Significantly, it announced that other counties would be added from time to time.
 Concentrate Relief
 Relief work will be concentrated in these counties. Fifty thousand farmers, with nothing to do but pray for rain and pray ct parched soil in hopes of turning moist earth 70 the roots of parched plants, were suili' Enoned to work on weter- coaserva. ton, rural road construction ailo well-digging projects. They will Dc uaid about elB weekly, and may by snowfall, have enough money tc last them through the winter. Pres ldent Roosevelt announced the gov. ernment would aid livestock own CTS by helping them ship their cat- tle to more fertile grazing land, cf by buying the cattle where neces-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-08

present, sent the following tribute:
 "Nicholas Combellack lived Q life
 which was truly worthwhile. It was
 Q full, rich life: filled to overtiowine
 with the milk of human kindness. His heart was warm toward all mankind, and his mind was alert
 and keen to appreciate the good points of his fellows and to stand firmly against transgressions on their part even as he did against his own. He had an innate sense of justice. That is the reason why we all had such respect for his judg- ment and sought him out as guide, philosopher ana friend. He was truly friend of man. He turned natural ly and instinctively toward the uEl- derprivileged and more especially the youth by whom he was immensely loved and respected. Today we, his friends, rise up and cell him, blessed. We acknowledge the debt we owe hiEn-the rich her. ltaee which is ours because Nicholas Combellack lived and labOred and loved in this community which was 50 dear to him and where he was so universally respected by the many who were privileged to come under the influence of his honest. rugged l life.
 By the standard of judgment giv- en ss by the prophet of old, Nicholas comheilack will hold a place ni l honor among his fellows through tho years to come.
 "And what doth the Lord require pf thee. but to do justly, and tl | love mercy, and to U'aIk hunpls with thy Uodfs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-08
M. J. HUTCHINSON
 PAYS VISIT HERE
General Foreign Manager of Film Co. Sees Hill.
 side Avenue Family

walter ]. Hutchinson of this city, general foreign manager for tho Twentieth Century Fox Film Pro- auctions, will arrive in Waterbury at 6 o'clock this evening to visit his parents, MT. and Mrsy M. Hutchin- son of 16e Hiliside avenue. MT. Hutchinson was Q visitor in Water bury last May and since then has vielted Europe and Australia in the interests of the Twentieth Century, Fox company.
 MT. Hutchinson is well and popu- larly known in Waterbury. He is . native of this city and is graduate of. the local grammar schools and Crosby high school. ffe is also Q graduate Of Holy Cross college.
 It was stated early this afternoon Mfr. Hutchinson plans tO make hia stay fin Waterbury 6 very short one. fIe will leave for New York either late tonight or early tomorrow morning,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-08

program regulations designed to en- courage harvesting of oil pasture crops and conserve feed crops not already ruined by the drought.
 Jobs for 5000
 The works progress adnlinistras ton plans to give jobs to b0,00o farmers at once. They will bo paid Sl5 c week digging wells, building dams and making farm.to-riarket roads. Resettlement administration already is caring for 10000 farm families.
 The president said officials hoped to keep these farmers on relief tasks until snow forces cessation Of all work, and thus enable them to lay aside funds to carry them through . major part of the winter.
 Tho government, he said, will try to avoid buying up the livestock Of the small. cattlemen, and will grant them loans to pay for the shipment of stock to feeding points, 50 that the cattlemen may retain titles to breeding stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-08

(Ccntinued. srom Pags i.)
 of the Boys club and of the Wa terbury Girls club, members of both groups gathering ct their respective headquarters and marching to St. Johns church.
 Burial in Riverside Burial was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery
 Active bearers were William Johnson of the Boys club, assistant managing director; John M. White, Michael Renna, Henry Krause, Frank Pugliese and Joseph Damelia, the latter two active members and star athletes of the club.
 Members of the board of directors served as honorary bearers, among them were Frederick s. Chase, pres- ident; Mark L. Sperry, Jry vice. president; William J. Larkin, IT, secretary; Robert Leach. pr. John l s. Dye, Truman S. Lewis and ]. Gregory Lynch. - Two close friends. Judge McGrath and Arthur Lisconsb. also served as honorary bearers.
 Also among the honorary bearers were men who were original incor- porators of the Boys club. They inc I cluded: Terence F. Carmody, Lewis | s. Reed, Charles P. Kellogg, John 2. Elton, Clarence P. Cooke, Hugh l.. Thompson, pr. Edward w. Good enough, Julius B. Smith, David O origRs, Ernest A. Anderson, Theo-
 bald Y. Conway. Sherman H. Perry, Charles N. Upson, D. Rowland Chase. pr. Charles L. LaEkIn.
 Rev. pr. Eewls' Tribute ] pr. Lewis, unable hlmselt to bs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-08
Drought Becoming
 Great Catastrophe
tunntInuad lrum PAge D

gary. Administrator ok tho teueEal soil conservation program relaxed their rogulatlons Co permit tAtmsts Co harvest soil-pFessrvlng crops es emergency feed.
 Cash Relief Assured
 Cash relief 40 planned for 10esvgg impoverished families --- 11OIvVO later and SA,oOO as soon as the pro- gram can be expanded. Farmers in the sWelterlng middle west and south looked to tho skies for their reiles, and saw only discouraging pros. poets. The Q. 6. Weather Bureau at Chicago. after 9 day ot record temperaturos, predicted scattered showers for the extreme western sections Of the Dahotas and Nebras" ka, and parts Of Kansas. But snow. err will be insufficient, agricultural experts warned. Drenchlng rams are needed to break up the pakea soil and penetrate to the roots oI thirstlng crops, and Co drive out swar1ns cf insects that have stripped. leaves from green plants and turned to devouring barren stalks, tarnl posts and wooden implement
 Heat Up TO ilo
 scIcudiess skies in the laAt tWo days have produced temperatures ranging as high as 1io degrees at Kennebec, ,g g: D., and Ft Xatss' N. D.
 Official readings yesterday irl. ciuded ii2 ct Qlendlve, Mont; loO at Devils Lake, N. D.: Ottawa, III, and Glasgow, Mont. In Illinois, Indiana and Iowa the temperatures ranged over 100 degrees - 102 et Mason City, Iowa., i0b ct Rock" ford, H., and l0i ct Indianapolis: Green Bay, Wis., reported Q record l04. A Chicago suburb, Dos Planes, announced m unofficial ii0At noon.
 Plague oe Insects
 Temperatures such as these nave fostered the plaques of insects which President Roosevelt announced has combined with the drought to re duce the spring wheat crop to an estimated iN per cent of normal.
 Grain market traders consequent. iy held out for higher prices. Wheat reached Q seasonal high of el.i0 Q busiael in Chicago yesterday before Cropping off few points At reports of showers in western Canada. Corn went to c new high of 70 cents' as did oats and rye.