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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
FANCY THAT

FANCY THAT Some people may be hard up but others still indulge in the luxures. Did you tice toilet goods and cosmetic department? Those the places where you have to do little elbow work to make the counter Cosmetics sold in the United States in year into big figures for ladies would sacri
 flee lunch for rouge compact and in year there is also sold in this country close to of perfumes toilet water and bath salts. . Whee-ee-ee wheezed everybody Tazio Nuvoar Italian racing king, zoomed around the Roosevelt racing track in the Vanderbilt Cup Race speeding his boat up to 160 miles hour a straightaway and thirty forty miles hour on the hairpin curves. The race is to the swift indeed The great figures in history and literature continue to be good box-of1ce in New York. Mary of Scotland Saint Joan and Victoria Regina (sl reignng and runnng), have had their innings and now the theater public comes to grips with two HametS now playing and the sec ond to put in appearance next month. The Hayden Planetarum continues to draw crowds in New York and folks hrong there rainy days and sunny to see what the stars have to offer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
CLOTHES ASKED |DYLOCAL WOMEN
Catholic Council Begins Campaign to Aid Poor,
 Needy Families

The annual drive for new gnFe ments conducted under the auspiceA of the Waterbury Council of Cath. olic Women began this week with oficial announcement made in aI the Catholic churches throughout the city Sunday. Miss Kathryn Hayes, chairman of the council, will act as general chairman of the drive. She has appointed captains in each parish who will have several workers, each, to. solicit two new garments from the council n1em- bers.
 The cooperation of all members $ asked for this worthy cause and there Is still need for this assistance to poor and needy families. The solicitor will contact members, and if possible they will be asked to dee liver two NEW articles to the Di- ocesan Bureau at % Field street. If unable to personally deliver these, the solicitor will see that the gar- ments are called for, or the donator may call the Bureau and ask to have articles called for. Also if un- able to select garments donations of money to cover same will be accep- table.
 The drive, which opened this week, will continue throughout the month. Particularly needed are ar- ticles of useful wearing apparel for juveniles between the ages of three and sixteen. Garments for children under school age are especially needed as well as for older children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
JETER DISCUSSES
 TRIP TO GERMANY
University Club Enjoys Discourse of ScOvilI
 Superintendent

Discussing impressions of condi- tions in Germany, gathered in trips to that country in 1926, 1895 and this year, Richard Jeter, assistant superintendent of the Scovill Mfg. O., in an address before the Uni versity club in their rooms at he Elton hotel stated, Hitler is the idol of the German people today because he has restored their na- tional honor and their individual pride."
 The utter despair and suffering which predominated the people dur ing 1926 had disappeared in 1895, he said.
 He stated that last year the only fear evidenced was that of people in regard to expressing their own thoughts about conditions in the country or the policies of the dic- tator. This year, he stated, that fear has almost completely disappeared
 Modern factories, with the most up-to-date machinery and the most healthful working conditions are be- ing erected In Germany, he said. AS whole, the German workers seem- ed to be satisfied.
 Mir. Jeter told of the case of a young German girl, who as the daughter of a wealthy man, had re- ceived all privileges money could buy, was about to enter college in England. According to Hitler's de- cree, all young women must serve six months in the voluntary work corps before entering college. During the harvest season she was sent to the home of a peasant family, and there did all the housework, while the family did the chores.
 She enjoyed the experience, and her family felt 1t would be to her advantage, to understand the work ing class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Remember when

Remember when. The news that permission to sell the Hotel Elton being sought by it's receiver re- calls the days when this hostelry was in swaddlng clothes preparatory to being opened to public that lmew but few motor took things and life leisurey and usually assembled Sunday afternoons the Green for band concerts Most of us can still recall the bandstand that last stood the Green, not far from where "Colley's Clock" reposes. This bandstand but of several that had preceded it, Waterbury always being music-minded and having many music lovers The Hotel Elton in point of years not old; it opened in 1904 and 32 years is not many for
 New England hotel inn, when many of them boast an- cesres that go back to the days when George Washing ton have rested his head the pillow of every inn supped in the tavern of every hamlet to judge by the present-day stories. But what not many of us can remember very clearly the old scov home that stood on the present site of the Eon regarded in its day as of the finest examples locally of colonial architec- tre Can you recall its outlines the kind of fence that ran around the property? . It's wonder that such dwelling this has always been said to be, was not preserved from the wrecker and removed to site where could still look down pleasantly on the scenes that it watched for years before fine, big hotel was reared to house passing stranger to feed the hungry traveller What tales hotel could tell of ctys prog ress, even in 32 short years of existence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Noted Illustrator To Visit
 Waterbury For Four Days
Famous Producer of 'Liv- ing Models" Declares
 Nation Art Conscious


 Hello WaterburyI Hello Demo crat" friends. It was a delight to me when your editor asked me to jot down a few lines on my thoughts on the subject of art as I find it and my ideas as to the future of that grand subject.
 It is with 8 great feeling of hap piness that I look around my studio in the Grand Central Palace build ing here in New York, and watch the staff I have going through their tasks with a smile on their faces, with look of contentment and that expression which always signifies that they arc at peace with the world.
 Art Conscious
 I am not exactly an old man my self but it is through watching these youngsters designing, sculpturing, painting and busying themselves with the technical things which are a necessary part of commercial and illustrative art, that I get the idea that America is getting more art conscious every minute.
 It has been my pleasure to do a little research in the field of art, as it finds itself today-and figures show bme that the enrolment in art classes and schools of design is increasing yearly to the tune of 24 per cent. This increased activity means only one thing: a definite in tereSt in young people in the oldest calling in the world. Scientists show us that drawing and sketching is the frs tthing that man adapted him. self to after mastering the house. hold arts.
 Asset for City
 People in Waterbury are very fortunate to have such a spot as Westport so close to their lovely city. Such proximity must have direct bearing on the artists minds of the people of this city. The en- thuSiaSm displayed by the art work CTS and lovers of Westport is some thing that Waterbury can be justly thankful. It give a freshness to the developments in the field of art. It brings, it right to your back door.
 In my branch of the profession, commercial and illustrative art, I travel great deal and have the op- portunity of observing a cross-sec- tion of the people all over the world and I have found a definite upward trend in art appreciation, I believe that this is due to the in crease of illustrative matter in magazines. newspapers, and the ex- cellence of the art work in motion pictures and stage productions. Such an increase can do nothing but help to increase the feeling for the finer things in life and to do harm to the rowdyisms of former days.
 Beautiful Models
 In former days I found that em- ploying three or four models in my studio was sufficient. Difference of tastes, increase of business, have made 1t necessary for me to have on my roster over 45 girls; boys, men and women. Out of this group in answer to requests from people all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
RENSSELAER, CLUB
 SETS DANCE DATE
Valley Members Pick Oct. 3l for Affair in Bea-
 con Falls

Solving some of the technical problems confronting aviation by the use of the electron theory was discussed by Manfred Johnson, of the Lewis Engineering O., Nauga- tuck, in a talk entitled "The Elec- tron Theory and Its Relations to Engineering Problems" at a meet. ing of the Naugatuck Valley Rens- selaer club in the Colonnade last night. MT. Johnson illustrated his talk by demonstrating the latest aircraft temperature measuring de- vices.
 Thirty members from Torrington, Wallingford, Derby and Water bury attended. Plans for the an- nual harvest dance of the club were completed. It will be held Oct. 31 in Smith hall Beacon Falls. An inspection of the Farrell Birming- ham Co. of Ansonia will feature the next meeting of the club on November 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

over the country, I am sending a. group of my most beautiful ones to. the Poli Palace theater in your city, on Friday, October 16, for four days. They will be seen in a musical en- tertainment treat, titled Russell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Tall Tower
 Topics
WHEN YOU ARE OLD
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When you aye old how often will you lock Back and wonder why you like certain book. Impressions experienced when you were ten Cannot be regained ever again. Go back to a street that you once knew And see how it has changed since you grew. Just picture to yourself old things like that, See how you look in a very old hat. Look over snapshots some rainy night And wonder how you ever looked such a~fright When you old you wouldn't pay money For shows that in your youth were funny. When you are old you'll find lots of rutS, When you young you say it's just nuts. About the passing days admit you have cried, But you've got to accept them in their stride.
 LEm Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
The Tennis Making

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. The Tennis Making Department of the U S. Rubber Company cordially in vtes you to attend their third annual entertainment and dance Friday evening in Reubens dance pavilion Nora Standbridge and Helen Laley of the factory council head the committee in charge ably assisted by will be pensioned employees fine program of six high class vaudeville acts will be offered followed by dancing to the music of Timmie Crowes Colonials. A buffet yours U s. Rubber Company Factory Council, Nauga- tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Y CADETS PLAN
 BUSY HOOP YEAR

Reports or various officers of the North End r Cadets were read at the meeting Monday. John Longo presided. one of the most impor- tant business items discussed was c plan to outfit the clubs basketball team with suits for the coming sea- son. Just prior to the-close of the meeting Q short discussion of par- liamentary procedure was held by the club members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page g.
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 2. The aIbatross.
 8. Reserve Ofacers' Train- ing corps. {. The Philippines. 5. Virginia.
 6. DisproportiOnate and rel- lively sharp and sudden in- crease in the quantity of money or credit or beth.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

In the recent survey of the public and parochial schools of Waterbury by the Fire Marshal and his staff in keeping with the custom and observance of Fire Prevention Week. the Marshal accompanied in his rounds by the city electrician Martin C. ORourke You see explained the Marshal the alarm system must be perfect in all schools to insure safe exit on the part o the pupils and teachers If something went wrong we wanted to know the reason why, and we had MT. CRourke with for that purpose No one we at least wanted him as guide and as help to us. And he certainly was he always has been in every investga ton in which we have sought his aid in questions where wiring has been involved The electrical inspector may be young in years, but energetic and digent electrical inspector hold cannot be found in the state We like him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Enclosed find two tickets for the annual dance of the Cears which will be given at the Washington Park Community House, Friday evening, October 16 Music will be furnished by the Promenaders orchestra beginning at S:3O o'clock x. .. !. Yours truly Tim OConnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

Tossed up by the waves :. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pernatozz weekended with their daughter Rita in New York. Congratulations are in order for the Alma
 Claire Clark degree team of the Daughters of Italy for their neat appearance in the Columbus Day parade here Sunday. MT. and Mrs William Case and children of Brooklyn N Y., the former known resident here some years back and Mrs. Case Worcester girl were weekend visitors at MT. Cases parents home in this city, Jack Shea is receiving hearty slaps on the back s he rounds into shape after recent siege with old man illness And here's hoping the popular Goodrich boss will be back in his familiar surroundings pronto Ebbie Conan attended the ordination of the Rev. Alfred T. Lawlor O. F. M at Bloomfield Sunday. The K. of c. in this city last Sunday afternoon and will continue .krouQhout the winter months. Naugatuck, Seymour, &ND0nia, Th0mastOn, Torr1ngton, and Waterbury are sEpresente0by teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
rank entertainers.

rank entertainers.
 On my payroll I also have eight tchnicians who do the mechanical and carving work necessary, under my direction. I have a manager, lawyer, two secretaries and stan of salesmen which will give you an idea of the increased interest in art. Men like James Montgomery Flagg. Ham Fisher, Machanner, Brown and McClelland Barclay all tell me that they can hardly work fast enough to keep up with the demand. This boiled down, means that the public is crying for art.
 Future Encouraging
 The future of art is most encolr- aging if present interest can be any criterion. Compulsory art educa- ton in schools under proper guid- ance, which is now being practised in most schools, should be encour- aged and if our children grow up with an appreciation of the more beautiful things in life, the profess sion of art is safe -and also take my tip and watch crime waves dimin- ish. People with g definite love of beauty, nature, and more stable things haven't got time to go around and make themselves police sub jects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

Kenton, Ohio = (UP) = This years crop in the nations largest onion patch, the Hardin County marshlands, is expected to be rec duced to 60 per cent its normal size, due to the drouth. Harvest of the crop, which is expected to total 5000 carloads, has begun.
The Washington times., 1936-12-07
DOPE SMOKERS
GET BREAK
IN CAPITAL

If you happened to be addicted
to smoking marihuana cigarettes
otherwise Indian hemp-you
would have stood a better chance
OF getting them in Washington
last year than in any of A
States.
The explanation. apparently,
lay in the existence of supply of
the narcotic in nearby Maryland,
one of four States where seizures
Of cigarettes by Federal or State
agents exceeded the number of
those seized in the District of Co.
lumbia, and where growing crops
likewise were destroyed.
These facts, contained in the
annual report OF the Bureau of
Narcotics on the traffic in opium
and other dangerous drugs, are
supplemented with the statement
that there is no Federal legisla-
ton penalizing traffic in this
drug. Botanically known as can
nabis, the plant contains mar
cotic, which, taken perSistently,
even in small doses, frequently
results in insanity. The report
says:
"A problem which has proved
most diSquieting to the bureau
is the rapid development of a
widespread traffic in Indian
hemp, or marihuana, throughout
the country"
In the calendar year 1885, 1875
tons of the plant we're confiscated
and destroyed by the States.
Elsewhere in the report it is re.
marked:
"The American Government
has hitherto found it impracti-
cable to report seizures of Gamma
bis, there being as yet no Fed
eral legislation penaliZing traffic
in this drug and the United
States being a party to no treaty
covering cannabis."
It Is observed that the plant
can be grown in almost any State,
giving it a climatic versatility pos
sessed by few crops other than
corn. Patches of marihuana are
sometimes found in the midst of
cornfieldS. 1t grows from 3 to IA
feet high, with a Towering top.
Only the matured plant produces
the drug, outlawed in many States
now. A commercial form of the
same plant, grown for its fiber, is
harvested before it reaches the
narcotic stage. In this form it is
grown more or less extensively in
Kentucky, Tennessee and other
States where the climate suits it
particularly we'll
In the District of Columbia $50
marihuana cigarettes were seized
last year, and in Maryland 1913
cigarettes. In Louisiana, which
topped all the States, 1929 were
seized and confiscated. The
largest bulk seizures were made in
California, Colorado and Ohio,
where hundreds of tons we're de-
stroyed.
Commissioner Harry J. An
Singer, of the Bureau of Mar
Cotics, declares in the report that
for every narcotic agent in the
field service of the Government
there are 10 convicted narcotic
violators in Federal penitentiaries,
and that smuggling of opium and
morphia derivatives has been
brought under such successful
control that few large shipments
are now encountered, most of that
smuggled into the United States
being brought in trunks and suit
cases.
About three-fourths of the drug
addicts in the United States are
males, a survey indicated, and a
slightly higher percentage are
whites. About half never got
farther than grade school.
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

fight audience in a six-round en-
gagement with Bruce Alexander
of Philadelphia.
In the four-round opener, Billy
Temes, of the Diamond Cab Res
taurant, meets Joe Anderson,
Another four-rounder, between
Doug Swetman, of Washington,
and Jimmy Leto, of Baltimore,
will complete the card.
Although Furr is unpopular
locally, he boasts a record envia,
BILE by even the greatest. He has
lost five of his 33 starts, but has
defeated some of the best in his
division. Among them are such
names as Frankie Petrolle, Sid
Silas, Ray Bowen and Steve
Halaiko.
He is far more popular in New
York, where he defeated Red
O'Connor, then hailed as a poten'
tial champion, administering the
only beating the Irishman had
received in a year-and-a-half OF
tough campaigning. The bout
had 5000 fight-mad fans on their
feet all the way.
The Washington times., 1936-12-21
Beernnen Gain
Court Prestige

Heurich Brewers, Washing
tons outstanding professional
basket ball team, today stands out
as one of the prominent quints
Of the country by virtue of their
victory yesterday over the highly
publicized Brooklyn Dux five, Al
to 80.
Prior to yesterdays game the
Dux five had bowed only once,
and then to the famous colored
combination known as the Re
naissance team.
Eddie "Ace" Hargaden, for.
mer Georgetown University star,
showed his local mates the way
throughout the contest. Eddie
rang up IL points for the Brew,
ers, while his mate, Ralph Ben,
ME, added 10 more, making it %
points for this pair of stars.
In the preliminary game, the
Heurich Senate Beer quint took
q 36-33 victory over Fort Myer.
The latter team went into a 17-6
lead in the first half, but could
not withstand the finalhalf drive
of the Beer team.
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

Notre Dame dressing room. The
student guarding the door heSl-
tated at first, but finally let the
youngster in.
AS young Knute entered, his
famous daddy was in the midst
of a hot pep speech to the Notre
Dame team. The great Knute
Rochne was appealing to his boys
as never before had he appealed
to them. He was eloquent. He
made reference to the gold dome
of old Notre Dame, and appealed
to his players to keep Notre
Danes colors from trailing in the
dust. He told his players of the
great deeds of former Notre Dame
teams. He told them of the day
at West Point when Notre Dame
players played with such spirit
that they caused Notre Danes
name to flash across the horizon
in letters so bold that even the
effete East sat up and took notice
Rock" was at his beSt-hls
very best, and the Notre Dame
players hung on his every word
The atmosphere inside the dress
ing room was electric. The very
air seemed charged with elec-
tricity. Rocks" remarkable per-
sonality was making itself felt in
the hearts of the players. A
teanSeness seemed to possess the
Notre Dame squad, something
Rock" did not want. He wanted
his men relaxed.
AS he continued his spell
binding, "Rock" sought for a way
to relieve the tenSeness, but it was
not necessary. Knute, jrY took
care of that!
AS "Rock" reached the climax
of his stirring appeal to his men
as he brought into play his very
best art as an actor, little Knute
sidled up to his dad, unseen by
the latter. The little chap listened
for a moment or two. The eyes
of every Notre Dame player were
fastened on little Knute, not on
his famous father. Just as Rock
reached peak in his speech, he
felt a tug at his coat. He looked
down, and there was Knute, jr.
a big grin on his little face.
Before Rock" could say word
the little chap piped up:
"SOme bull, eh, pa?"
The tenseness of the team was
relieved. Notre Dame went on
the field and played great foot
ball in the second half, and won
handily.
Afterward, "Rock" smiled and
said to an intimate as he told
! the dressing-room tale:
"a chip Of the old block, eh?"
The Washington times., 1936-12-21

AAS WV 4ACSNN AAASV N"ANN WA va -
In their first tangle, before a
screaming crowd of 5000, Fur1
scored a ten-round victory over
Lucas. In the second encounter
Lucas won after fifteen bitterly
fought rounds.
In the semi-final, Matchmaker
Goldie Ahearn is bringing to-
gether Sammy Bacala, hard-hit
ting Leonardtown, Md, welte1
and Buck Taylor, of Baltimore.
Bacala has become a great fav
orite locally because of his game,
ness and bulldog tenacity in the
closing rounds. Although he has
been knocked to the canvas in
three of his five fights here, he
has always come back in the later
frames and boxed well to win.
Billy Edwards, colored heavy
weight who quit the ring last
summer after he lost an unpopu
lar decision to Shorty Ahearn at
the ball park, and became Killer
Lamar's manager, returns to the
The Washington times., 1936-12-21
Educators Hail
Coffman Plan

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-General
approval by Mid Western edu-
Gators resounded today over the
platform for athletic reform ad-
vanced by DR.. Lotus D. Coffman,
president of the University of Min
nesota.
Adoption of such a revolution
ary program, however, seemed un-
likely. The biggest obstacle was
from the financial standpoint in
the opinion of commentators.
President Coffman, among other
things, urged curtailment of foot
ball activities, to the extent of
university teams playing only
natural rivals and the admittance
of students free of charge, reduc-
tion of gate receipts and athletic
expenses.
He also suggested elevated scho-
lastic requirements for athletes
and creation of endowment funds
to support the various fields of
sport.
The Rev. John O'Hara, presi-
dent of the University of Notre
Dame, described the plan as both
sensible and practical" He said
it was wrong to the athlete him
self to allow him undue favors and
added that monogram men at
Notre Dame have been found to
rank higher scholastically than
the average student.
DR.. O'Hara echoed President
Coffman's warning against gam
bling on college football and other
sports, that tends to commercialize
and over-emphasize athletics.
DR.. Walter Dill Scott, head of
Northwestern U University, ex-
pressed similar views.