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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
FALL ROUNDUP
 OF SCOUTS SET
Surprise Mobilization of Borough District Antici.
 pated This Month

Naugatuck, Nov "A surprise
 mobilization and fall roundup Of oil
 the Boy Scouts h the Naugatuck
 district will take place sometime during November !t was announced by local scout officials today. Al
 the sounding Of the scout signal on the fire whistle, three short blasts repeated tour times. the boys will cease their activities ot the moment and report aS quickly aS possible to the iountain on the green. Fron, there they will march to the Nau. gatuck '. M. c. A., where they will sit down to . scout supper in the dining room. After the supper they will adjourn to the boys de- partment to take part In . program ot SOIL and entertainment in which each troop will present . short Skit or stunt. Moving pictures taken at Camp Pershing, the Mattatuck councils summer camp on the Housa tonic, will also be shown. It Is expected that George c. Ham, scout commissioner o5 Naugatuck and dean os scoI'ing in this vicinity, will be present. waltcr II. Deacon, preSi- dent of the Naugatuck council, Boy Scouts Of America, has been invited to attend.
 In order to give the scouts prac- tIce Ia preparedness and exact time and date Of the mobilization will not be announced in advance. On nu- merouS occasions, scouts have been called out to assist ia an emergency or to hunt for missing persons and !t is felt that this practice naobil- ization will be good training for the boys should such an occasion arise. Tho lengtl, of time between the blowing of the whistle and the as seinbly on the green will bo clocked to acqllalnt officials with the speed with which the scouts can be assem- bled.
 Those troops taking part ia the r,oblljga'io arc as follows: Troop 2 of the Congregat!onai church, Cecil Watson, scoutmaster: troop 6 ot the Methodist Episcopal church, Scout ma, Joshua Fairbank; troop 5, the Y. M. c. A. troop. Roger Fletcher, scout.naster; troop 6 Of the Salem Lutheran church, Scoutmast. CT A. L. Lorentzen; and troop 2 Of St. Michaels Episcopal church, ScoutmaStcr Harry A. French. Plans for the mobilization are in charge of Edward L. Kehoe, chairman of activities and civic service In the Nauga tuck district, assisted by Dis- trict Commissioner Cecil II. Grant and Assistant Scout Executive Henry Donohue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
David Fannick Post
 Host To State JWV
Elaborate Arrangements Completed for Annual Social
 Function Tomorrow Evening in Temple Hall

cialty artists from New York will highlight this feature of the eve- ming.
 Honor Guests
 The guests 0f honor will include National Commander Harry Schaef- fer of the Jewish War Veterans, { te President pr. s. Howard Co., hen, State President Mrs. Nellie Lubov of the JWV auxiliary, and Past National Commander William Berman of Boston.
 Members of the committees have worked diligently for weeks to in- sure the success of the ball. Besides many local veterans, scores from other cities and their friends will be present tomorrow night. Committees
 Joseph Reiner is chairman of the general committee in charge of at- arrangements.
 The following committee members have also ecen named:
 Prograni--Dr. Louis Weinberg, as- sisted by Irving Greenblatt.
 :. ckets-Samuel Lipetz.
 Entertainment-William Schneer, Jr.
 Publicity--Adjutant Jack Rutman
 .lefreShmen $ Irving Helfand Jack Shapiro.
 Reception Harold Green, chair man; Attorney Morris Robin Charles RoSengarten, Sampson S!egel, Morris Shapiro, Robert Glickman, Samuel Apirian and Ed ward Goldberg,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
''DINTY MOORE EVENT PLANNED
Real COrned Beef and Cab. bage Supper Arranged
 for Monday Evening

A "Dinty Moore Supper" corned beef and cabbage as the principal items on the menu, will be given Monday evening from 5 to 8 o'clock, at Grange hall in Prospect by the women of St.. Anthony's parish.
 The proceeds of the supper will be added to the fund of the new Prospect parish. St. AnthonyS parish has, been in existence put a short time, although many strides already have been made. There have been numerous parish activities in the past few months. and many winter gatherings will be sponsored by members of the church.
 Mondays supper, 1t is expected, will be well attended. The women of the parish promise a bountiful meal, with plenty of everything, including main and side dishes. eS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
New Traffic Lights
 Aid To Pedestrians
Three, With 'Walk" Periods, Being Tried Out at Pres
 ent-Otllers to Follow If Experiment Is Successful

The pedestrian will get . long awaited break when new traffic lights which provide a Walk period are placed in operation at three of the city's busiest intersec- t!ons. Should they prove success ful, similar type lights may be in- stalled at other busy corners in the city.
 One of the new lights is now in operation at East Main street, Hamilton avenue and Welton street; another is in operation ct East Main, Cherry and Mil! streets. Tho other light with the Walk" provision will be In Exchange Place.
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach said today that the lights will be operated by hand at rush hours of tho day. Tho amber light with tho word walk" print. cd thereon, wil! De on long enough
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

Ralph c. Theriault O.. premises ad- joining the company properties at the present time.
 The addition of this complete building, it was said. will make 1t possible to extend service and &C., cornodation to the public in a man. ner which has been long under con- sideratioa. When the wide program has been introduced, further an" nouncements of It's benefits VIII De thoroughly explained.
 Tn addition to the new models n Studebakers. which are now on dis play in the company's salesroonas, Geehan Motors, Inc, are now offer ing many exceptional values in used cars. Included in the stock at pres ent are 40 passenger cars, and seV' eral trucks bearing StudcbaEer- C.M, 0, trademarks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

to enable pedestrians to get across street intersections safely. At pres- ent, he said, he does not believe 1t is necessary to have the Walk" light operating all day, since pedes- trian traffic can usually be handled easily except during rush hours.
 Superintendent Roach warned again that the new light system now in effect In the city means that drivers cannot "jump" the light when 1t goes on amber. Drivers who follow this practice, he said will be brought Into court. Drivers can proceed through an intersec- ton only when the light is green
 The superintendent and other de- nartment officials, including Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carson, will study the effects of the new sigma! lights for several weeks. After . trial period 1t will be dev
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

One of the leading social events in veteran circles this year will be the nall of the David Fannick Post, Jewish War Veterans, at Temple hall tomorrow night. Veterans posts from this and other cities will be among the many guests who gather for the function.
 The committees in charge have tried to neglect nothing that would add to the comfort and entertain nent of the guests who will attend. Boxes have been built along the dance floor, with private boxes having been set aside for several veterans organizations. The hall has been beautifully decorated. Be- sides dancing and the grand march, there will be q program of enter tainment. Singers, dancers and spe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
Lady McAlpine Lodge.

Newly elected officers or Laoy McAlpine Lodge were duly install- ed last evening by Mrs. Edna Hoyman, of Torrington. grand deputy, at the Lord Kitchner post rooms on Bank street. She was assisted by Mrs. Agnes Craig, grand chaplain. and Mrs. Bessie Berrie, grand conductor. both Of Torrington. 70
 Officers inducted: Chief daugh- ter, Mrs. Donald Macintosh; sub chief daughter, Mrs. Joan. Hunter; chaplain, Mrs. Agnes Porter; con- ductor, Mrs. Bertha Brown: assist ant conductor, Mrs. Agnes Peden; inside guard, Mrs. Hulda Dorge- loh: outside guard, Mrs. Bessie White. ..
 Mrs. Margaret McAyoy. retiring chief daughter, and Mrs. Mac Intosh were each given a bouquet of flowers. Talks were given by William Berrie. of Torrington, royal district deputy; and David Gowans of Clan McAipine.
 Vocal selections were sung by Mrs. Berrie, and the Lord Kitch- ener Post quartet directed by David Gowans. Mrs. Ethel Burton was pianist.
 Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jennie Wilton, Mrs. Rachel Lang, Mrs. Mary Cruickshank Mrs. Nettie Bell. Mrs. Alice Nut brown, nlrs. Mary Mckenna, Mrs. Mary Marshall, Mrs. Catherine Kelly. Mril Elizabeth Raeburn. Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews. and nrs. Jennie Gardner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
STUDEBAKER FIRM
 EXPANDS OFFICES
Brown Place e Building Leased to Give Better
 Service to Patrons

Due to the popularity of newer models in Stakeholder cars and the increasing used car business of Geg- han Motors, Inc. of 370 West Main street, the firm has announced the expansion of their sales department mad service facilities. Ofacials of the prominent local automobile estab- lishment stated that they have leased the building at 30 Brown Place. formerly occupied by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
-Ern Elm.

Election wsc.cracIs. :. .. "Jim' Farley took the prize when he handed this down to posterlty-,As Maine goes so goes Vermont , Ana @ SoeeSay aug sn those two voters who were for Landon". And taking rank with the best of them will be the shots at yer mont and Maine -- "Ihc democrats are going to give Vermont back to the Indians and cede Maine to Can, ada" |. Any dsgusted republican ~ "We should 0f stood in bed".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

cided whether the new system will be continued In. the same way, cir- tailed or perhaps enlarged tn scope.
 Installation Of a new switchboard is proceeding rapidly at headquar- ters, and soon more than 70 new call boxes will be placed iA opera ton ct strategic points about the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
FraterndL Neus
Evergreen Court

Three social events will be held by Evergreen court, Order of Anaranth, during the next two weeks. Past ,natrons and patrons W!l! hold a card party in Masonic temple on Tuesday evening. The court will hold Q card party and social at Christ chapel for the benefit of the Masonic home on November l4. Past officers Of the court will be honored at a sup- per and entertainment on Novem- Der 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
Speedwell Lodge

Speedwcll lodge will hold an old timers program on the night of November 20 at Pythian hall, at which time a roll call of veteran members will be made. The rank of page will be conferred on a class of candidates on the night Of November 27, 1t was announced yesterday. The Alson J. Smith lodge team of Durham will cons fer the degree and members of Knights of Pyth!as lodges from all parts of the state have been invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
Job was patient, too

Job was patient, too. . This isn't an advertising burb calculated to sell phonograph records but merely men. They have just recorded for reproduction the calls and songs of fifteen English songbirds They were caught on the wing, 50 to speak There are Teco!as are the real article for N Nicholson honorary secre tary of the British Trust for ornthoogy ana S ava~g t Koch naturalist soundrecording expert went anela to Time and patience alone brought the perfection which the finished product reveals m The Pras neaEe aa hlackbrd the thrush and nightingale, the turte-dove, the cuckoo the green woodpecker and several others The last named has laughing call heard only m E!gne Not probably work that will bring great monetary re-
 wards but certainly that gives the performer o1 te dead complete satisfaction in something done "eu'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
Gota Lej0n

Clarence V'allin presided at last nights meeting Of Gota I,ejon, order of VaSa, which was held at Moose hall. Car! Larson WAS named distyict deputy ot the Or der of Vase. After the business meeting a social period was held for the members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
N. A. P. E.

Joseph J. Daril presided at last nights session 0! the Waterbury chapter, Nntional Association Of Power Engineers, and announced that several candidates will be Initiated at the next meeting on November 20. A state meeting will be held on the same day in Hart- ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Thomas Hardy. 2. West Central France. 3. John Say.
 1. Moscow.
 5. They were brothers. 6. A large brown neotropi- cal bird spotted with white. !. Twenty-two; K. W. x and Y are used in foreign words only.
 5. New York City and San Francisco.
 0. 4 professional horse. shoer. or a practitioner Of the tcterinary art,
 70. Senator Hiram Johnson Of California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
CHRYsANTHEMuMs
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

CHRYsANTHEMUds It isn't raining rain to me-
 It's raining chrysanthemums down, Tn every flower shop they're seen
 From yellow shades to brown. once chrystanthemum was big and yellow Or else 1t was big and white, But now you see them every shade, Brilliant blooms-what Sighth Little ones and big ones, 7, Daisy-Shaped pom"porns bright Great large fringy specimens
 Standing three feet in height It isn't raining rain to me, r It's raining 'mums pcll mel, Lovely, lovely, lovely flower
 But what g word to spell!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
Lega Siciliana

!.n arrangements committee was appointed at Q preliminary meet- ing In connection with a dinner dance of Lega Slcillana, which will be given in the near future, at a meeting held last night in Liberty hall. 7
 The committee consists of Miss Josephine Chillemi, chairman; Miss Irene Leonard, Mss Car- mell!a Vclia, Miss Mary Tirendi, Mrs. Mary Dente and Mrs. Car meila Raneyi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

A tribute "Irelands Heaven" is indeed happy today It has called by means of the Divine Hand the angelic soul of Mary McGll She who worked so nara in life is now resting her weary head on the bosom of Jesus and listens the strains and strings of the angels harps as they softly and sweetly play When Day Is Done" What only God could put in human face is placed upon the canvas of our hearts in your sweet memory, dear Mary.
 OUR MARY" Our Mary, young and so brave,
 Wearing smile on your pale sweet face, Soon be covered by the dust of the grave
 The shining light of your grlhood grace Moist damp your curs so bold,
 Kissing tho temples of fair young brow, Coorless your lips of delicate moud
 You dear Mary, are living now
 Somebody's waiting for you A anxiously take to their heart And you lie with your starry dim
 And your chidike lips apart
 We bury you among dead,
 Patsing to drop on grave a tear write inscription of the stone above head
 "oW Marys sleeping herel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

Merry.go. roundcrs. Dr. Rudolph Daniani has been bitten by the card bug. He's learning plnoche. discovered he had double pnochc. Beginners luck I'll say. Sam cavo is doing nice job with Mike yi Vito's ork. "swing Sam made host Of new frenas @ in New Haven Saturday where the band played at one of the many Yale frat parties Doinenic Mecca N N sporting around in new Dodge sedan. There must pc money in music, ei Dom? Rowland Passaflc.io honors mo with generous batch of tinloil Hes one of rny most consistent contributors. Nice Little ad' tho.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
Concordias

The Olympic games and present day Germany were described last night in Concordia hall by Louis Pel!nitz and Mrs. Chester Haude at e meeting of the United Ger man-Amcrican organizations. The ceremonies attending the opening of the games were described by MT. Pelinitz while Mrs. Haude described their closing. Conditions in Germany are greatly improved, both speakers said, and order and system prevails throughout the country. ...
 Richard Jeeter of the Scovill Manufacturing company, who was scheduled to speak on My Im- pressions of Germany" was un- able to be present because he was in Pittsburgh on business. He will address the group on Decem- ber 4th. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07
MARX RAISES HORSES

Zeppo Marx, once partner and now agent for Groucho, Harpo and Chico, stars of "A Day at the Rac- es," has bought a ranch on which he plans to breed race horses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

Shipping at the Port of London Is s per cent above last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

History from bricks There is no end to the things fhe snanish conoerors brought wheat watermelon and peaches to the Western Hemisphere Probably var ous other kinds of vegetation long considered native @ were be sure university of Michigan expedition now in Arizona expects to of these secrets from the adobe walls of Spanish Mission, established 3o6 years aro in Arizona Adobe bricks are made from mud mixed with straw The scientists will take the ancient brcks dissolve them in water and filter out the plant material If they find stems seeds of cultivated plants m tat were already growing these plants in 1929 when the mission was built Other varieties which have left traces assrned to have come in with the Spanards Some dis coyeres as to native and imported weeds are hoped for foo It all seems to laymen like search with very vague clues The "ethnoboanist however, has learned to read records which are blank to others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-07

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: You've probably answered this question several times before in your coImmn hut either have mislaid the information neglected to clip it out when had the chance, but could you please tell how many vehicuar bridges there are the Naugatuck river In waterbury!
 J. O'B. Unless we've slipped up somewhere along the route there should be eight That doesn't include railroad trestles of course We list them as at Huntingdon in Waterville West Main Freight, and Bank streets Washington avenue; Eagle and Rail- road Hill streets; and the Platts Mill bridge, which also we believe, is in the city limits. The Ed)
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cigarettes Lowry could contain him.
self no longer His face wreathed in
smiles, he turned to Dave.
We'll" he chuckled, has the boy
wonder anything to say before take
his five hundred?"
Dave smiled quietly. mo. I'll let
this speak for me-" he said.
He reached down at his side and
from his brief case took the latest copy
of a famous magazine. He proffered
it gravely. Look through it, Lowry
he said.
Surprised, Lowry accepted the
magazine. The other members OF
the party leaned closer as he began to
leaf through it.
WELL" began Lowry, "The. first
story is by Terence Lane-he has one
in nearly every issue of this maya
zine" He turned a page, another
The second, by Romney Dell. The
third. by" He turned more pages
and suddenly clenched his fists, his
eyes bulging as he stared at the
pIIllCu page AS tAAAAN ~ N>'~
Mcknight"
A MURMUR arose from the group
"a The tension was broken. Lowry
his face a thundercloud. was pro-
ducing a check book. Some OF the
group pushed back their chairs anc
rose. But Dave held up his hand.
wait a minute, fellows" he said
There's something more" He paused
watching Lowry. You see, I didn'
write that story"
You didn't?" yelped Lowry. "Ther
how
mo" interrupted Dave, Il didn't
Jimmy Thayer wrote it and signee
my name. So the bet is off,
There was dead silence. while thu
group assimilated the bombshell thai
had been dropped in its midst. Lowry
was the first to regain his powers o.
speech. He leaped to his feet.
Mcknight" he cried exultantly
IT claim that bet. True, We didn''
actually say that you had to write the
story. but that was the understanding
as I'll call on this club to verify"
LIE SCANNED the faces Of the
clubmen, laughing triumphantly
when he saw several heads nod. 81
thought" he chuckled, that you'c
try to wiggle out of it some way"
Dave leaned negligently back in hi!
chair. His voice was calm as he spoke
You mean, then, that to win TIT
bet I had to have a story published
that I wrote myself, rather than have
my name signed to one?"
Lowry nodded. Exactly" he said
"Well, then" grinned Dave. take
another look at the first story in ths
magazine"
Lowry opened the magazine to the
story by Terence Lane. He looked up
inquiringly What about it?"
II wrote that one" said Dave. gent
ly. You see, use Terence Lane as
a pseudonym."
Copyright, 1850
Evening star., 1936-10-12


think Mcknight was a second Maui
passant or an o. Henry to hear him
talk about writing short stories. Ana
he" Lowry laughed, "and he's noth-
ing but an advertising writer"
The young novelist shifted uncom-
fortably in his chair. He glanced at
Dave, who was smiling slightly as ne
tore open a package of cigarettes.
Dave chuckled suddenly, shifting
his chair so that he could see his
heckler. Say, Arthur" he drawled,
didn't you like my speech?'
IT IKE it? I think 1t was lot OF
IL hot air. What do you know about
short stories?" The columnist was
grinning now; Dave had risen to the
bait.
mot a whole lot" admitted Dave.
but my speech was on the tech
niuue of writing and do know bit
about that"
"Oh? Well, you're a smart fellow,
Mcknight" Lowry stood up ana
reached into his pocket. But he
went on, I've got just $500 that says
we won't see your name signed 10 a
published short story within, say,
three months"
"Well, Lowry" he said slowly, Il
haven't got anywhere near that much
money with me-"
"Gentlemen's agreement. You know
the rules of this club. A mans word
is his bond"
Dave nodded slowly. His express
sion was unreadable. He glanced
around the table; saw the young
novelist making frantic gestures. And
suddenly he smiled. He stood up.
"All right, Lowry" he said. It's a
bet"
Lowry extended his hand. Shake,
Dave" he cried heartily. You men,
he continued, turning to the others
at the table, "are witnesses to the
agreement. Well all meet here for
dinner three months from today and
the loser will pay the check" He
glanced inquringly at Dave, VINO
nodded smilingly.
DAvE walked out Of the Press Club
~ with Jimmy Thayer. He was
still smiling.
Gosh, Dave" cried the young
novelist, as soon as they were out OF
earshot, II sure was glad to see you
stand up to that guy. But, ne
paused, frowning obviously. "Lowry's
right, in a way. You never wrote any
stories, did you?"
Dawes grin widened. Don't worry
about that bet. I've got an ace or
so up my sleeve my friend, and you're
one of them. Here's what I want you
to do" Dawes voice dropped to
a low pitch and the two walked on,
deep in conversation.
During the three months that fol-
lowed Lowry watched Dave as closely
as he could, and. since the two men
occupied adjoining offices, he saw him
nearly every day. Apparently, Dave
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-DAnY SHORT STORY
: NOT ON A BET

went about his du-
ties as usual. He
never mentioned
the bet.
AS the appointed
day drew nearer
and nearer Lowry's
chuckles became
proportic n a t e y
louder. He was
convinced t h a t
Dawes $500 was
as good as in his
pocket. And the
night Of the cru
cial dinner he was
the first arrival al
the Press Club.
X Y y \
THE dinner s.' was a
success, despite
the growing ten.
sion as 1t drew to
q close. After the
coffee had beer
served and the
men were lighting
tboir ofter.dipner