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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22

they Madden, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills ceme- tery, Boston, on Thursday. Rev. Joseph Todd, former pastor of the Mill Plain Union church will of- ficiate.
 Friends may call at the home 13o Woodtick road this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Joseph J. McAul- fife was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street to St.. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. John O Donnell of Bristol, assisted by Rev. Peter Daly, and Rev. J. Oliver Cronan. Rev. John A. Conlan was seated in the sanctuary. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with commit tai services by Fathers ODonnell and Daly. The pallbearers, all me- phews of the deceased, were: Mich- ael, John J. Bryan and John Mc- Auliffe, James Moore of New Haven and John P. ODonnell of Terry vile.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret J. Healey was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Lunny Funer- al Home, 25 Central avenue to St. Margaret's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev. Joseph A. Healy, cousin of the deceased assisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan and Rev John Conlan. Mrs. Marie Bauby Buckley soloist rendered Ave Maria" at the offertory. Burial was in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal services by Fathers Healy and Cro- nan.
 The Rosary Confraternity of St. Margaret,s parish was represented by Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Greaney, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Brennan, Mrs. Burke. Mrs. Class, Mrs. Conlon, Mrs. Mee- han, Mrs. Martone, Mrs. Buckley Mrs. McVerry, Mrs. Byron and Miss Reardon.
 The pallbearers were: Thomas P. Healy, Lester V. Lonergan, George c. Blackall, George E. Allingham, George J. Finn and Adrian Me- Verry.
 The funeral of Edward 0. Belanger was largely attended by members of social and fraternal circles this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay street to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. Emil Chagnon, relative of the de- ceased assisted by Rev. Ubald Laur- ion, deacon and Rev. Bertrand Par ent, sub-deacon. A musical program was rendered by the choir. Marcel Doucette as soloiSt, rendered "Pie Jesu" and Schubert's Farewell" A delegation of Court Champlain, Foresters of America, included: Oni- zine Pronovost, Alpine Massicotte Joseph Beaulieu and Wilfred Valle- rand.
 The Ten Mites association was represented by Wilfred Guertin Ernest Belval, Romeo Domouchel and Helen Guertin.
 Representative of the F'rontenaC club included: Phillip Brodeur, Ern- est Brodeur, Lucien Perreault, Lee Pepin and Albert LaVigne.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father ChagnCn.
 The pallbearers were: William Boisvert, Emil Rochon, Alfred De- zinna, Louis. Bouley. Alfred Pepin and Henry Bernier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22

Mayor Frank Hayes was besieged today with street department em- ployes who were laid of Saturday and with operators of trucks in the same department who were inform ed yesterday that their services would not be required until further notice. Approximately sixty em- ployeS of the street department were laid off Saturday. The number of hired trucks was cut down to twelve yesterday.
 Lack of funds to continue the work of the department was believ- ed to be the cause of the lay-of. Other employees, maintained on the street department payroll, have been placed on the so-called "stag- ger system" which means one week on and one week of.
 Many Affected
 Since Saturday the mayors office has been the calling place of the great number of men affected by the latest lay-off, not alone the laborers but also the drivers of pri- vate trucks that augment the city's motorized equipment.
 As a result of the continued "as- sault" on the mayors office the city's chief executive went into session with Controller Daniel J. Leary at Il o'clock and remained closeted with him for two hours as they discussed the problem. / To Return
 Many prominent people or the city on the city's payroll have been cut of the payroll, a survey has disclosed. It was promised, unofti- cially, that many of those released would be taken back "in a week or so" by one city official.
 The October installment of taxes becomes due week from Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
Spirited Contests Loom h
 Iish-American Elections
Several Candidates May Be Nominated for Off,
 flee of President

A lively contest for the various offices of the Irish-American Social Club is forecast when the members meet for the annual elections which will be held on Friday night at the club rooms of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. at 123 Bank street. It is understood that George F. Ryan, president, may retire and in this event a heated contest may develop. It is believed at this time that Edward J. Loughrain, past- president may again become a car1- didate for the position he relin- quished year ago. Others who may enter the race are Thomas J. Reidy, chairman of the board of trustees and Michael J. Doyle, also a trustee whose term expires at Friday nights meeting.
 Under the leadership of past president Loughrain the club ad- vanced from an original member ship of 13 to its present capacity which is said to be more than 1000, and several activities were instigat- ed including the Irish day paradeS and banquets, all of which have been continued under the regime of president Ryan.
 The complete slate of president officers consists of President George F. Ryan, Arthur J. Lunny, vice. president; Francis o. O'Donnell, financial-secretary; John O'Sullivan recording secretary; and Michael Fitzmaurice, treasurer. The board of trustees includes Thomas J. Reidy, chairman; Michael J. Doyle, Thomas O'Connor, William Fitzell and past president Loughrain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
Traffic Survey Work Suspended by Third Understanding
|DR JACKSON WINS
 RIBBONS AT SHOW
Four -Years-OId Chestnut Hunter Features Spring.
 field Fair Opening
Special to the Democrat

Springfield, Sept. 22.-Dr. Andrew J. Jackson of Waterbury, Conn, showed four-years-old chestnut hunter last night at the first ses- sion of the 20th annual Springfield Horse Show which by both per- formance and outstanding confor- nation won second and third prizes in the hunter classes.
 In the green hunter event for fencers of all ages, over four foot jumps, Dilwyne Farms HolyStone, a fetching five-year old, won the blue and second went to the same ex- hibitor's Catalans Lad, both ridden by the veteran Fred Pinch. Jack Prestage of Watertown, astride the Jackson gelding, named Slingshot was third.
 Two classes later, an event for green hunters four years old and under, also went to Catalans Lad but Prestage worked his mount neatly to take second ribbon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
Jobs Finished

The reason for the transfer of men from the PWA to the WPA at the present time is because most of the road jobs listed under PWA work program are now winding up.
 It was also pointed out this morn ing at the WPA ofIice that many me nlaave been transferred from the WPA roles in the city to pri- vate industry during the past three weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives, and neighbors, the employees of the Simonsville Mfg. Co.,, The Metal Paper Fastener In- stitute. The Harry Roberts Co, of terbury, the K. of c. Lodge of An- sonia, the Faculty of the Hopeville School. and the Hopeville Com munity Club. for the sympathy and kindness shown us during our rec cent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband and father, Rod- erick I. Pefrault.
 MRS. RODERICK PERRAULT
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22

Coffee imports of tho United States total more than 1,74O,O00,OOO pounds annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22

take several extra bows before the next act proceeded.
 Next week another new show will be offered by Manager George Florida, featuring Waterbury's own, pretty Hindu Nassau, in presenta- tion entitled, Hindu Belles".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
Man, 55, Commits
 Suicide by Drowning

Charles Beckerhouse, 55, of Bris- tol, father of Carl Beckerhouse of this city, committed suicide by drowning in Birge's pond, Bristol, Sunday evening. His body was found by an 18-year-old Bristol youth floating about 25 feet from the dam. Medical Examiner Arthur Bracket gave verdict of suicide by drowning.
 The funeral will be held in Bris- tol tomorrow morning with interm- ent in West cemetery, there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
PLEAD GUILTY

Two Waterburians who pleaded guilty yesterday to charges of liquor law violation faced sentences in fed- eral district court at New Haven this afternoon.
 The accused are Augustine Fern andez, 38, charged with two counts of federal liquor law violation: and Paul Capafetteo, 42, also charged with two counts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
Lack Of Funds Cause
 Given For "Lay-Off"
City Employees Besiege City Hall for Explanation; Dis-
 missa1 Believed Temporary -COnfab Held

It is believed by some that the city will resume its various public pro- jects after sufficient tax money has come in to meet the large pay- roll that has been maintained dur ing the past summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22

The Hindus, mott he Arabs, are believed to be the authors of the Arabic system of arithmetical nota- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph P. Null kern, vice-president of Clapp, Rose GE Vaughn, Inc, will be held tomor- row afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Mill Plain Union church, Rev. Mat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
MASSES

GREELEY -Sec econd anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrat- ed Wednesday morning, Sept. 23rd, at 7:30 o'clock, at the St. Francis the soul of the late Patrick F. O'Teeilly.
Evening star., 1936-05-26
Officer and Bride
To Sail Tomorrow

Lieut.. and Nine. Paul Andre
Hucher, who are in Washington on
their wedding trip, we're the guests Of
honor for whom Mr.. Charles L.
Aulette entertained at dinner and
dancing at the Shoreham last eve
ming.
Lieut.. Hucher received his commits
sion to the French Army shortly be-
fore leaving France, and Is assigned
to Grenoble. where he will report i'm
mediately upon returning. Lieut. and
Nine. Hucher will sail tomorrow eve
ming on the Normandie.
Lieut.. Hucher is graduate Of the
Ecole Militaire in Paris and of Ste.
Cyril, the West Point of France. He
and his bride have been entertained
extensively during their brief stay
in the Capital. They were the guests
of Lieut.. Col. Emanuel Lombard, the
military attache of the French En-
bassy, at luncheon on Saturday and
also were entertained by Representa-
tive Rene L. DeRouen, who is Of
French ancestry. Nine. Hucher's
brother, Gabriel Remond, visited
Washington few months ago, and at
that time Mr.. Aulette, who was his
classmate in Paris, entertained at
dinner at the Shoreham in his
honor.
Other guests last evening included
Mr.. and Mrs. Darrell st. Claire, Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Flood, Miss Eleanor
v. Leith. Miss Anne Fox, Rev. Francis
j. Kelly, Rev. Thomas J. Crowley
and Mr.. James F. Lehigh.
Evening star., 1936-05-26
Mrs. Shields Fetes
Mrs. Tilrnan arks

Mrs. Edward Campbell Shields was
hostess at luncheon yesterday at the
University Club, entertaining in
honor of Mrs. Parks, wife of Repre-
sentative Tilman B. Parks, who is
president of the Political Study Club.
Mrs. Shields was chairman of the
Program Committee for the clubs
annual breakfast. given Saturday,
when Mrs Roosevelt was the honor
guest and principal speaker. Mrs.
Parks presiding and introducing her.
Evening star., 1936-05-26
Italian Ladies
Of Charity Plan
Ball for Benefit
THE Italian Ladies Of Charity of

THE Italian Ladies Of Charity Of
Washington are sponsoring their
first annual charity ball in behalf of
underprivileged Italian families of the
District tomorrow evening in the ball
room of the Willard Hotel from 10 TO
] o'clock
Mrs. Amedo De Bernardo, president
Of the Ladies of Charity. is honorary
chairman of the benefit. Mrs. Ralph
Colella is acting chairman. The Am
bassador of Italy, Signor Augusta
Rosso: the counselor of the embassy aud
Marchioness Rossi-Longhi; the March,
ioness De SAINT 'Orsola, wife of the
naval attache; the secretary, Mobile
Benedetto Capomazza; Contessa Ro-
berti, wife of the secretary; Signora
Bonardelli Desjardins, wife of the
counselor for emigration; Count Leone
Fumasoni Bicndi, and Signora Cop
pola Viola, wife of the air and mill
tary attache, are sponsoring the ball.
The students of Catholic University
and Trinity College have co-operated
with the Committee on Arrangements.
Distinguished ecclesiastical dignitaries
of the archdiocese have contributed
generously. The following prominent
guests will be present: Representative
Mary T. Norton, chairman of District
affairs; Mr. Melvin C. Hazen, Com
missioner of the District; Mr.. George
A. Dondero and Mr.. Vincent L. Pal
misano; Mrs. Gertrude Horrigan,
archdiocesan president of the Ladies
of Charity. and Mrs. George O'Connor
president of the Washington Ladies
of Charity Various Italian clubs, in-
Guiding the Lodgia Roma and the
Lido Club are giving liberal support.
The parochial groups of the Ladies
OF Charity and the st. Vincent de
Paul Society are actively contributing
to the success of the ball.
Evening star., 1936-05-26

Washington
Social Notes
Mr.. and Mrs. Culbert-
son to Sail Today
for London.
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Conn. They have been at White Sui
phur Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Humphrey, and
their daughter, Miss Carol Humphrey,
who have been stopping at the Shore
ham, vii leave today for New York
City, before returning to their home in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Shuey of Ashe-
vile, N. c., are at Shoreham while
attending the commencement exercises
Of their daughter, Miss Margaret
Louise Shuey, who is graduating from
Martha Washington Seminary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Hyde and
their daughter, Miss Virginia Hyde,
have arrived at the Shoreham from
Ogden, Utah, to spend several days
as the guests of the Chairman of the
Federal Reserve Board and Mrs, Mar
liner S. Eccles, after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Hyde will continue their trip
East.
Mrs. Clement F. Kruger and her
daughter. Miss Florence Kruger Of
Detroit, Mich, are spending week
ut the Martinique.
Evening star., 1936-05-26
Miss Moore to Wed
Mr.. Detwiler June l
In Home of Parents

THE wedding Of Miss Margaret
Moore, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Moore, and Mr.. Samuel B.
Detwiler will take place Monday
morning in the home Of the brides
parents. The Rev. Charles T. War
ner will perform the ceremony, which
will be attended only by members Of
the two families.
Following the wedding Mr.. Detwiler
and his bride will take q motor trip
to New Hampshire.
Miss Moore is q graduate Of the
National Cathedral School and Mr..
Detwiler was graduated from George
Washington University. He is con-
nected with the Bureau Of Stand
ards.
Evening star., 1936-05-26
Snapp.Downs
Wedding FRIDAY

Mrs. John H. Downs of Colesville
announces the approaching marriage
of her daughter, Rebecca Atwell, to
Mr. Raymond B. Snapp of Damascus,
Md, which will take place Friday in
st. Marks Episcopal Church, Fair
land, Md.
Evening star., 1936-12-13

The 81 pillows novelty include
very quilted effects The $95 pillows have Of
sonbrocode brocotee Square, obone
and those comfortable bolster shapes tuck the pit back
the end Of the sofo for All the wanted eoo and eeee
too in the ST
PiIows Fifth Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

The death of Attorney Vincent L. Keat- ing of Bridgeport, unexpected and tragic as 1t was, comes as startling aftermath to the political wrangle into which he was innocently precipitated year or SO ago. He became the center of political brick bats when Governor Wilbur l.. Cross nominated him for post on the Board of William A. Hendrick, republican, of New Haven. The latter contested, but was not unheld. Back of his replacement was the annoying fire that the Connecticut State Journal, of which Hendrick is editor, leveled on Governor Cross in the 1884 campaign. When the governor had 6 chance to replace Hendrick he did.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Car Fees and Taxes

Automobile users paid several state taxes amounting to $950, 0,971 ,000 in 1885. Of this amount $76l ,533 ,000 was allo- cated for highway purposes, including state highways and local roads and streets. Collection and administration costs took $31, ,761 ,000. Because of emer- gency needs, $147, ,142,000 was diverted to non.highway purposes. Some of 1t went into general funds, some to public schools and some to relief. At the end of the year about $10,000,000 remained undis- tributed.
 The motorist can look at that record with pride. Even when he was just rid- ing around for fun he was contributing support to number of extremely useful enterprises. And he need not feel too distressed about the registration fees and gasoline taxes that created the $950,97l, 900, because today's motorists get more value for the money they spend on their cars-original purchase, maintenance, fuel, etc.-than for most other expendi. ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

But he alone or the whole automotive industry alone, couldn't make 1t work all the time, because there were too many other industries not playing the game In that way, SO that periodically consuming power still failed and then industry in general slumped.
 It grows more and more clear that the way to make our American economic system work without these calamitous depreSsionS is to focus on consumption, making sure that the great body of consumers shall have consuming power; through regular jobs and good wages; then production and profit will be as- sured. It may be necessary at times to prime the pump by artificial creation of consuming power, but as regular thing business itself should be able to keep the pump going. Fortunately industry today Is beginning to realize this truth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Evidently Our "Wilbur"

The number of newspapers that have found good "copy" in Governor Wilbur L. Cross Thanksgiving proclamation Is steadily on the increase. We don't think a single state paper missed the opportun- ity to comment on the fact that the gov- ernor was still as adept at turning fine phrase or making simple words ring home with quaint old New England truth and sincerity as ever. The 1886 Thanks. giving proclamation emanating from Hartford will rank with the many state papers of Governor Cross as of literary value.
 Yesterday the Boston Post honored the governor, at least we presume 1t was our governor, although the Post referred to him as Governor Lucius Wilbur Cross of Connecticut" and said he "is master of delicious prose-" It then proceeded to make him the former head of the Eng fish department at Yale and the author of many books" All of which Is inter- esting but not exactly accurate, as prob- ably the editor of the Post has been in- formed by this time.
 When Governor Cross returned to Yale university to teach after his academic days and brief apprenticeship in sev- eral institutions of learning he did so as instructor in English at Sheffield with the title of assistant professor He was a full professor in 1902 and perhaps in the intervening years to 1916 did direct the department, but 1t was as Dean Of the Graduate School, to which title he as- cended in 1916, that he achieved his fame. Outside of that he's still our favorite goverEor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Idle Men, Idle Money

"With all this talk about taking care of the unemployed worker" says Harry Hopkins, federal work-relief head, "what is going to take care of the unemployed employer? Nothing except the consum. ers' dollars" Here is neat statement Of a great economic truth which our capi- talist system is only beginning to realize.
 Capitalism is a self-regenerative sys- ten which requires that wealth produced shall pass around through economic channels and come back again. AS far as industry is concerned, those channels are mainly wage-earners' pockets. Indus try can keep busy and make profit, gen. erally speaking. only as long as its pro- kucts are bought and paid for by it's bwn employees.
 Henry Ford discovered the fact long ago, and shaped his policy accordingly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
In The Same Vein

Last week we mentioned something about government lines falling, the same being the subject of an address before a gathering of American mayors. The speaker pointed to the fact that regional, rather than city, county, and state, auth. ority was the coming thing. At almost the same time up in Boston Governor H. Styles Bridges of New Hampshire was telling members of the New England Council that the economic structure Of New England was rapidly undergoing a change"
 He pointed to the fact that many of us are concerned at the pace being set and the road we arc travelling, althougn we may agree with the objective prin- ciples." On the other hand Governor. elect Robert E. Quinn of Rhode Island said: "New Engalnd has been too con. seryative in the past years and we will have to change our mode of thinking somewhat" One could almost read contradictory remarks into those of these two New England governors, the one call- ing for more progress, the other adVo- eating change.
 However sitting down the remarks there is less apt to be contradiction than corroboration We were quite interested to read that Governor Bridges urged New England to think of conservation as vital need He pointed out that water resources need to be husbanded not 50 much with the thought of future water power alone, but as potential sources. or potable water supplies. It is along this line of thought that the Waterbury Democrat has lent enthusiastic support to all conservation schemes and plans.
 We have stressed time and again the need of preserving and protecting water rights, so that private interests will not control all of them that are worth while in the future. At the rate they are being grabbed up none will be left for the pub- lie. And by the same token 1t IS impera- tive that in protecting water rights we should protect the water itself from fur. ther pollution. This Is New England problem that can't be left to chance. It must be dealt with and shortly too, or we will find ourselves in trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Answers To Questions
. is KsA
By Frederick ~. Kesby

c. What does the place name Italy i,aean9
 A. It Is thought to have been de- rived from the Sabine name Vitela, applied to the extreme southern part of Italy, "heel of the boot" It means Hand of cattle"
 c. Which section Of the Coilsti- tuition guarantees the right of citi- zens to carry arms?
 A. The second amendment de- clares: "A well regulated militia be. Ing necessary to the security of Q free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." This Is not interpreted as . right granted by the Constitu- ton, and does not depend upon that instrument for It's existence. The amendment means only that this right shall not Do infringed by Con. gress: it restricts the powers of the national government, leaving oil matters Of police regulations for the protection of the people, to the states. The reference iS to military arms.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

We can't recall Christmas season of recent years, and certainly not in the good old halcyon days, when shopping has reached It's hustle and hustle as 1t has in 1936. There are usually some signs of Christmas at this time, but they are usually kept in the background until Thanksgiving has been passed. But not so this year. Thanksgiving is lucky to get any attention at all. And judging by the crowds that were in our local stores last week Waterbury is about to ex- perience one of the most prosperous Christmas seasons on record. We sincere ly trust that all the Christmas shopping will be done in Waterbury. The predic- tions are for good trade; let's hope they come true The psychology of the thing is easily explained. When people have been forced to curtail gift-buying for 8 long while, the first opportunity that comes bringing them the golden oppor- tunity is usually noticeable. It certainly is this year with It's promise of even better times to come.