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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Reduction In Allowance For Ex-Teachers
Change in Rates Announce ed By Secretary of Re-
 tirement Fund

Approximately 500 Water bury school teachers who are members of the Connecticut Teachers Retirement system, have been informed of the reduction in the rate of re- tirement allowance, 1t was learned today. The reduc- tion is from three and one half to three and one-quarter per cent for women teachers.
 Miss Dorothy M. Schanley, Secre- tary of the Teachers Retirement Board, recently announced that under the new system annuitants retiring at the "age of sixty would receive about six per cent less money than under the former sys- tenn, and about 10 per cent less at the age of seventy.
 Separate annuity tables have been adopted by the board for men and women. Following a careful study of the present situation, the hoard has released. the following an- nouncement to teachers 1 all parts of the state:
 "It now appears that probable trend has been established rather than mere downward huctuation. The board, acting on the advice of insurance commissioners and the state actuary, voted that effective as of Jan. l, 1897, mortality basis will be The American 'nnuitans Select Tables.
 This is the basis which the life inc surance companies are now using at the present time, and that which more nearly meets actual experience of the funds"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10

Many new surprise features Will be included on the program to be given tonight at St. Ann's church basement during the Golden Jubilee bazaar which will be brought to close tonight at mid- night after having been an at- traction to thousands of persons during the past few days. The attendance last night was said to be greater than 1,bO0 persons. Among those In attendance were Mayor Frank Hayes, Congress man J. Joseph Smith. Demo- cratic Town Chairman John Crary, Senator Joseph Lawlor, and City Clerk John Fitzmaurice, a large delegation from the Elks headed by Joseph Mulville, dele- gations from several Italian sOci- cities in charge of Charles SciullO, and a representation from the COncOrdia Singing Society. led by Charles Dreher.
 Officers and members of the National Union for Social Jus tice will be among the guests t0 be present this evening.
 In conjunction with the jubi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
British Veterans

Announcement of the date of an organization meeting for the forma- tion of 8 British-American club under the auspices of Lord Kitch- ner post, British War Veterans, was made at a meeting of the group last night at the posts quarters. The date set for the organization is October 2l.
 Donald Macdonald, Robert Craig and William Craig were named as committee to take charge of so- cials on alternate Saturdays. On October IT it is planned to have an entertainment and dance. David Craig presided at the meeting last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
OBITUARY

GUGLIOTTI = Urzza Gugliotti died yesterday at her home, 109 Di- vision street. She is survived by her husband, Giuseppe; two sons, Lo- renzo and Michael Gugliotti, and one daughter, Anna Gugliotti, and twelve nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gugliotti was member of the Sac red Heart society of St. Lucy's parish.
 The funeral will be held on Tues day morning from the home at 8 o'clock to St. Lucy's church where 8 solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Behind The Lines
Armistice Day

Further plans for observing Armistice day, November 11th, will be made Monday evening at 8 meeting of the general commit tee on arrangements in the VFW rooms at 123 Bank street. Robert F. Birt is chairman of the Armis- tice day committee and W. J. Inglis is secretary. The patriotic program commemornting the end of the World War will be one of the greatest in the history of Wa terbury, according to present in- dications. The meeting oMnday night will get underway at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
KISSING BEE FLOORS BRIDE

Anderson, Cal. (U.P)-Flowing a marriage ceremony here, the bride groom and the best man engaged in q friendly contest to see who would be the first to kiss the bride, the understanding being that the best man would win. The best man may have won, but the bride came out third, having been knocked down in the kissing bee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Davis Post Parade Scheduled Tomorrow Group to Gagther for Columbus Day Celebration
 in Waterbury
WATERVILLE NEWS

from any member of the corps.
 The boys have been rehearsing diligently during the past few weeks under the direction of David Grenier. Several new selections are being prepared for the parade scheduled for the evening of Armis- tic day when the local post and aux Hilary unit will be escorted in the downtown parade.
 Opens Season
 The All-Waterville football team will open the season tomorrow aft- ernoon at Waterville Park where the strong Litchfield Towuies will be played. The game will start at 9 o'clock and will give local grid fans an excellent exhibition. The local boys are shaping up nicely under the coaching of Bobby Greatorex Bill Williams is managing the team.
 Auxiliary Officers Installed
 A large attendance of members marked the meeting of the auxiliary unit of Casper s. Davis post, No. 136, American Legion, which took place last night at Fraternity hall Oficers for the coming year, headed by Mrs. Edward l.. Martin, were installed. In addition to the presi- dent the following will serve during the coming year, Mrs. John Mo- Mahon, first vice-president; Mrs Louis Dadario, second vice-preSi- dent; Mrs. William Rooney, treas urer: Mrs. John Byrnes, secretary; Mrs. E. Lester Platt, chaplain; Mrs. David Grenier,, sergeant-at-arms, and Mrs. Frank Carney, historian.
 Mrs. Mary Blake, past president of unit of Coyle post, was the in- stalling officer. She complimented the unit for having accomplished such excellent results during the eighteen months since its organiza- ton and paid special tribute to Mrs. Clifford D. Northrop, who has serv- ed as president during the period.
 A social hour followed the cere- monies and refreshments were served.
 Waterville Girl Married
 Rev. Sidney Wallace, former vicar of Christ chapel in Waterbury of- ficiated at the wedding of Miss Shirley Gibson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Gibson of Lone Oak avenue, Waterbury, and Nell son Cornwall, of Portland, Conn.,, which took place yesterday after noon. The ceremony took place at 4 o'clock at the chapel of St. John the Baptist, of Portland.
 The brides twin sister, Miss Lois Gibson was her only attendant. MT. and Mrs. Cornwall will reside in Portland. '.
 Ever-Ready Club
 This weeks meeting of the Ever Ready club took place at the home of Mrs. Charles Green of Colonial avenue. Those who attended were Mrs. Samuel Mutton, Mrs. Claude Scoville, Mrs. Walter Benham, Mrs. Louis Granger, Mrs. Fred Tyrrell, Mrs. William Lowe, Mrs. Charles Green, Mrs. c. R. Patzold, Mrs. Margaret Meyers, Mrs. George Hub- bell, Mrs. Arthur Payne, Mrs. El- bert Goodenough and M-5. J. Sny- der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Daughters Of Italy

Daughters of Italy circle, com- panions of the Forest. will be represented at the national con- vention of the society in Atlantic City on Monday by Mrs. Charles Stance and Mrs. Samuel Pinto. Last night the circle met an dde- cided to have the degree team, the Alma Claire Clark team, march in the Columbus day parade. Arr engagements were also made for a Halloween masquerade party in Moose hall on the 23rd. The conn mittee in charge includes Miss Lena Rinaldi, Mrs. Jerry Fusco, Mrs. Cecilia Ciampi, Mrs. Rocco Longo, Mrs. Joseph Parziale, Mrs. Ludwig Carosella, Miss Catherine Spino, Miss Victoria Piano, Miss Olga Piola and Miss Sarah Di- Pietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
CARn OE TuANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors and in particp1ar the Drill < Cap Dept; Mfg. Co. the Asserting Room of the Patton Button, South End Yard Plant of the American Brass, and the Employes of the Seaboard Trucking Lines for their sympathy and kindness during our recent be- reavement the death of our beloved Husband, son and brother, Michael Stack.
 (Signed)
 MRS. MICHAEL STACK,
 MICHAEL STACK
 and FAMILY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
FUNERALS

The funeral of Daniel F. Dalton, well known democrat and trus- tee of St. Thomas church, will be held Monday morning at s:15 o'clock from the home, 44As Beacon street, to St. Thomas church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 MT. Dalton died yesterday morn- ing at his home after a long illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
OLD BIBLE HANDED DOWN

Jerry City, o. CU.P)-A 2l7-year- old Bible, which since 1735 has been handed down from oldest son to oldest son in the Simon family, will go next to Forrest Simon, of Cygnet. The Bible weighs almost II pounds Its wood covers are encased in erm- bossed leather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Speedwell Lodge

Three applications for mem- bership were accepted at last nights meeting of Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias, and 1t was announced that the fall program of activities would start in three weeks time. Arthur R. Moore, vice-chancellor command CT, presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
sTINGLEss BEES FOUND

Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (U.P)-The English apiarist who recently announced that he was try ing to raise breed of stingless bees is wasting his time. The Southern Rhodesia commissioners office de- clares that such bees already exist and can be found in Matabeleland. They are known as Mopani bees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Davis Post Unit

Mrs. Agnes Martin was off, cially installed as president of the Casper Davis Post Auxiliary during services conducted last night at the club rooms of Cas- per Davis Fife and Drum Corps In Waterville. Mrs. Mary Blake, president of Corporal COyle Post auxiliary was the installing off, Ger and the ceremonies were largely attended by representa- tives of several local chapters.
 The complete slate honored during the exercises includes: President, Mrs. Agnes Martin; first vice-president, Mrs. Ellen McN1ahon; second vice-president Mrs. Katherine DOdairo; treas urer, Mrs. Ruth Rooney; secre- tary, Mrs. Ethel Burns; chap lain, Miss Lena Platt; sergeant at arms, Mrs. Georgiana Gren- fer; and historian, Mrs. Dela Carney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
SAFE MOVERS TOO EARLY

Pasadena, Cal. U.P)-It struck Policeman c. E. Miller as odd that a local motor car agency should be moving its safe at dawn, even if it did have 1t already loaded on one of it's own trucks. Then he tele- phoned the station and with six other policemen arrested the busy safe movers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Davenport Unit

Mrs. Ruth Wells s Chairman Of the arrangements committee in charge of a covered dish supper and "old timers" night which will be given by Davenport camp auxiliary, United States War Veterans, in the state armory on october 22.
 Plans for the baking demonstra- ton which will be given at the home of Mrs. Laura Dutton, on 54 Haywood avenue, on October 29 were also discussed at the meet ing last evening. The annual elec- ton of officers will be held at the next meeting on November 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10

Members of the Fife, Drum and Rugle Corps of Davis post of the American Legion are requested to report at the rooms of the corps on upper Thomaston avenue promptly at 12:45 p. m. tomorrow. The corps will participate in the an- nual Columbus day parade in Wa terbury during the afternoon.
 Friends of the corps who may be Interested are invited to participate fin a Mystery Ride and Dance" which is planned for October 23rd. Further details may be secured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
CARD OF THANKs

We wish to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors, especially the Knights of Columbus, Waterbury Lodge of Elks, Worden Company, Waterbury Druggists Asso., Jeddo Highland Coal Co, and 32 Division Sales & Production Offices of Scovill Mfg. Co, for their exceeding kind ness and beautiful floral tributes rendered in our bereavement, the death of Thomas B. Carney.
 MRS. MARGARET CARNEY
 and DAUGHTER and BROTH
 FRS and SISTERS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
CROSBY POSTPONES
 T. H. s. GAME TODAY

Due to field conditions at Hamil- ton Park, the football game orig inally scheduled there this after noon between Crosby and Torring- ton high schools has been postponed until Monday afternoon, when it will be played at 2:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
D.A.V. Auxiliary

The fourth anniversary of the organization of the Water bury Chapter, D. A. V. auxiliary will be observed at the next meeting of the society, Friday evening, October 18th. Mrs. Catherine Simpson and Mrs. Hortense McQuen, both of New Haven, and members of the national executive committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Calilee Shrine

A bingo party, under the direc- ton of Miss Catherine Burhoe and Miss HildA Bloom. was held last evening following business meet ing of Galilee Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem. in Masonic Temple. Miss Edna Holihan, worthy high priestess, was in charge of the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
CHILDREN PLAY WITH
 SHRAPNEL

Fl Paso. Tex. (U.PJ-A remind- CT of the iDi0s Mexican revolution has been uncovered here. Sergt. II. s. Bernhardt found . group of chii- dren playing with an unexpioded sheiI, probably one hidden In this city during the revolution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
FRATERNAL> NEWS

Plain Hayseeders, a hill billy band. Albert Hole was chairman of the arrangements committee and vocal selections were given by Miss Mary Birch and William Powers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
FARMERS AVERAGE ssss

Ottawa, ont. (U.P0- Canadian farmers earned an average of $836 each from their lands last year, an official government estimate of the met agricultural revenue" of Can- ada reveals. The, farmers' com. bined income for 1895 is placed at $60e, ,3l0, 900. an increase of slightly more than 5 per cent over 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
President

will be numbered among the prominent guests of honor in attendance. A delegation of Gold Star. Mothers will also be present that evening. Mrs. Isa- belle MartOne first and present chief executive of the unit will preside. Past Presidents Mrs. Helen Brophy and Mrs. Helen Fahey will be honored on the occasion of the anniversary. The committee of arrangements includes Mrs. Carrie Clancy, Mrs. Helen Brophy, Miss Rose Mulligan, Mrs. Mae Awkward, Mrs. Germaine DeZinno, Mrs. Mae Overton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Hawthorne Lodge

At the 53rd anniversary cele- bration of the Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St. George, held last night in the British War Veter- ans headquarters, the members were entertained by the Mill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
ORANGE CROP LARGER

Pasadena, Cal. U.P)-This years crop of valencia oranges is estimat- ed to be the second largest in the history of the state. There are now between 5000 and 5000 growers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Sannitica Society

Five new members of Sannitica society were admitted to the group at a meeting held last night in Liberty hall. Plans were completed at. the meeting Tor the society's participation in the Columbus day parade tomorrow. Domenic Barbieri presided at the meeting last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10

1936. Urzza Gugliotti, of 1O9 Divis- ion St. Funeral Tuesday morning, at 500 o'clock, from 109 Division St., to St. Lucy's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. .y .te
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
DIED

this city, Oct. 10th, 1886, William V. Griffin, of 59 Full Ter St. Funeral Monday morning, time later from 70 Walnut Ave-, to Burial in new St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
Aid Society

Aid Society Mrs. George Hornbecker presided at the monthly business meeting of the Ladies Aid society of Grace Methodist church which took place yesterday afternoon at the parlors of the church. The hostesses for this meeting were Mrs. Chester Brickett, Mrs. Ralph Richardson and Mrs. Arthur Twelves.
 Mrs. Aida Rice of Howard street, has returned from stay of a fort night at Cotton Manor in Atlantic City.
 Miss Mary Green of Colonial avenue has returned from 8 visit in New York city.
 Edwin Harper of Great Neck, L.. l., was recent visitor at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Harper of Lone Oak avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
FI,OWER PTERCES BUTTON

Toledo (U.P.) Mrs. J. z. Adams found a lily-of- f-the-valley growing through hole in a button. lying on the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-10
ATTENTION! St. Thomas Holy Name
Society

There will be special meeting of the Society at the Parish Hall, Sunday Evening. at 8 p. m. to take action on the death of our late brother. Daniel F. Dalton. The Society will also receive Holy Communion in 2 body at 7:O0 o'clock
 EDWARD J. FITZGERALD. 1O-1O-1t President.
Evening star., 1936-05-23

when he was commissioned to stamp
out piracy, that the verdict of the jury
was assured. There was also, Mr..
Seitz pointed out, the matter of
protecting the noblemen who had
financed the venture and who were
promised share of the booty.
Under the English system of 1700
(the time of the triaD Kidd was de-
MED counsel 1t is clear from the
transcript that the noblemen involved
withheld evidence which would have
been damaging to them. To what ex-
tent this information would have
helped Kidd Is, of course, q matter
of conjecture. 1t was shown indis-
putably at the trial that Kidd caused
the death of a member of his crew,
but whether it was actually murder
or merely manslaughter, justifiable BY
the laws of the sea Of the time, Is an
unanswered question. Similarly, it is
shown that Kidd seized ships and
goods, but whether he was justified
and whether he honestly intended to
have them condemned ofiicially is a
mystery. Certainly, as this book amply
shows, the hasty, injudicial trial, re-
vealed nothing.
The trial text, of necessity, leaves
the important questions unanswered.
One may take Mr.. Seitzs verdict or
60 to additional documents listed in
photography which covers the years
1893 to 1925. E.T,
Evening star., 1936-05-23

1918. Then We can proceed with the
which the groups Of men called ma
tions can order their affairs without
organized, murderous violence. Then
We can see about the making of
system of collective security, a new
international society, an interdepend-
ent world, whatever We choose to call
it. But only then"
1t sounds delectable, even though
one seems to have heard it all some
where before.
OUR great men are discussed in
both the June Atlantic Monthly
and the June Harper's. The Atlantic
article is called Giants in These
Days" and is by George Sokolsky.
Says Mr.. Sokolsky, Sc. the post
war period has been marked by two
patterns: First, a persistent and as
yet fruitleSs search for stability and
security for individuals as well as
nations; second, the acceptance by
most peoples of leadership which
is art best. intellectually and spirit
ually, mediocre. These patterns are
so uniform as to mark an era"
Continuing on the theme of me-
diocrity in our leaders, the author
discusses various outstanding indi-
viduals. Father Coughlin and DR..
Tugwell he groups together as wanting
to force us into state-controlled
economy-in a word, fascism."
Mayor La Guardia and the La
Follettes he also groups together. They
are Of a type. he says, Honest, COM
petent. brilliant, but impatient. They
have no. time. They cannot wait
They must have some immediate pow
er to do their will
He goes on, "Talmadge is of an
other type. He is definitely politi-
clan, attacking President Roosevelt
not because he hates Roosevelt, but
because he wants to make Talmadge
stronger"
And of the famous originator of the
Townsend plan, His is not an impa-
tience. His doctrine is almost child
like in its simplicity, and yet as dan
gerous as any baby playing with fire.
.. At first it was assumed that the
Townsend leaders were sincere in their
efforts, sincere but misguided. Then
the Senate investigation of the move
ment occurred, and now there are
grave doubts even as to the sincerity
Too great a money prize influenced
the organizers The Townsend
plan is mad-but its followers are
not"
CUMMING up the double pattern
- the yearning for security for the
individual and the complete ordinari-
ness of the leaders-Mr. SokolSky
makes use of a picturesque instance.
Where, he asks, can we see the trend
better illustrasted than in Harlem's
new colored Messiah, Father Divine?
His theology is simple. Christ said;
I and my Father will come and make
our abode with you The followers
of Father Divine believe that God has
come on earth in the physical form of
Father Divine.
Here Is a characteristic mass move
ment which serves a host of human
beings. Similar movements are
springing up throughout the country.
Not only the followers OF Father
Evening star., 1936-05-23
IN THE CURRENT MAGAZINES
Has the World Waited Too Long Find Way Peace?
Our Leading Public Figures How Big Are They?
MIR. Mock Discusses the MassMan's Merits

as laws OF conduct, and because such
people make up the great, the over
whelming majority of mankind, they
are called collectively the masses"
AS against the masses he sets up
what he called the remnant-those
of the human race who do possess the
strength of intellect and character
which the masses lack.
Until the eighteenth century, he
observes, the masses we're not the
object OF any intelligent thinkers ex-
elusive attention. They were merely
ruled. But the French Revolution and
attendant phenomena brought the
maSsman into the the position Of hero
with somewhat disconcerting sudden
ness.
Says Mr. Mock, His success Is un-
impressive. On the evidence so far
presented one must say, think, that
the massman's conception of what
life has to offer, and his choice of
what TO ask from life, seem now TO be
pretty we'll what they were in the
times of Isaiah and Plato
He suggests that our thinkers, even
in democracy, return to the old habit
of devoting their best efforts to the
remnant-the Quality-and let guam
/ tity take care of itself. The viewpoint
| is sufficiently out of line with most
current social utterances TO be ar
resting,
THE May so You're Going"-that
journal devoted to tourist news
gives the following account OF Amer
ica in Germany:
| by travelling less than three hours
out of Berlin you can visit New Amer
/ ica, a strong little settlement whose
place-names are enough TO make you
| rub your eyes. Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Savannah and Havana, for in
stance, are all in this little corner of
/ Germany, while New York, village
of less than 10 houses, is connected
by road with New America. New
America itself has just two or three
! dwellings, no railroad station. Al
one of the cross roads in this district
/ there is a sign-post which points to
Jamaica, Ceylon and Hampshire. while
the legend over the door of building
nearby informs the world that this
/ is the Volunteer Fire Brigade OF
Florida. Only a short distance away
| is Sumatra, while Annapolis and Ha-
vana rub elbows . legend says it
was christened by Frederick the Great.
When a number Of small farmers
wished to migrate to America during
his reign he forbade them to leave
| the country, settling them instead in
the quiet valley of the Warthe here
Then he gave all the villages American
names and said, There's America for
you!' And America it has remained
to this day.