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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
Why All the Shooting?


 For some occult reason the big shots in the educational world are steaming at the neckband because teachers are obliged, in certain states, to take an oath of loyalty to the government. I doubt if the rank and file of the teaching pro- fession cares Q whoop whether they are obliged to make such Q promise. Their indifference is not due to the fact that the waiting list for jobs in their particular field has grown to ominous pro- portions and that the walters will be perfectly agreeable to take any old oath If 1t will get them the po- sitions which objectors to the oath may forfeit. It is based, I believe, upon the knowledge that they are already loyal to the American sys- tenn of government, that they have done nothing to create antipathy towards the government, and that there is no valid reason why they should not swear to do something which they are now doing. But the limelight-seeking, publicity hounds in the teaching world have created the issue that the loyalty oath is 0 kind of class leg islation which no red blooded edu- cator should countenance, and that for teachers to take 1t would be Q confession of guilt. It Is a shock to find President Angel, who Is ordinarily 6 well balanced individual, joining hands in any fight which rouses the pugnacity of pr. George s. Counts of Teach CTS College, Columbia University and pr. William McAndrew, the former superintendent of the Chi- cago public schools who was kicked out of his job by that re lentless enemy of the Kings of England, ex-Mayor Big Bill" Thompson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
Daily MNa,..x D0,,rl Washington MI 1. @-~- ~ @---~- O'CONNOR-COUGHLIN FEUD
 DUE TO BUCK-PASSING
Daily
 Washington
By DREW PEARsON and ROBERT 8 ALLEN

Washington 25-There undercover behind the ck in the pants with which Representative John OConnor Coughn It committees
 spring agriculture committee reported avorabY bill renancing mortgages
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

i- The most dangerous people are those
 who look wiser than they are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
A Thought for Today

Is t not lawful for me to do what Will with nine own? It thine eye evil, because I am good? --St Matthew 2O:15.
 No possessions are good. but by the good use we make of them: without which wealth, pow CT, friends, and servants do but help to make our lives more unhappy-Sir William Temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25
T st Y Q q Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

1Orelgn pE0pa-
 gandists in general and British ones in particular; Governor Leh- man of New York took legislators blocking his crime bills for a very rough ride; U. 8. Senator Nye, chairman of the senate munitions inquiry committee, pasted the manufacturers of war material from pillar to post for the edifca- ton of the National Association of School Secretaries; President Angel of Yale denounced college muckers', the teachers loyalty oath, and Father Coughlin ct Q gathering of the university's alum nj; and the John Dewey Society, Q recently formed organization of liberal educators, took advantage of the presence of Q thousand public school superintendents gathered in St. Louis for conveil- ton purposes to sound of in op- position to Al Smith, the Liberty League, Father Coughlin, the Daughters of the American Revo- lution, William Randolph Hearst, Frank Belgramo, past commander of the American Legion, and the teachers loyalty oath. From the score card 1t would appear that the most vocal punches were scored against the most targets by the pedagogues, while Father Coughlin and the teachers loyalty oath received the fiercest pummel- ing. The only topics the school secretaries and the school super intendents did not have chewed up for their mental and moral en- lightenment were the .sockless conditions of the natives of Mo. zarnbigue and the frightful short- age of hip boots among the in- habitants of Terra del Fuego.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-25

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
CoLunbian Squires Hold
 In1pressiDe Ceremonies
Annual Installation Held Last Evening; Various
 Chairmen Appointed

Sports chairman Gregory Gilman tin, of the Michael MeGiyney circle Columbian Squires, announced a' installation ceremonies at the Co., lunbus 6quires club last night that first call for basketball practice will be made next week. George T. Dil- lon, of the Democrat staff, widely known as an oflcial, coach and promoter of basketball, has been secured to coach the combine.
 Chancellor James F. Colwell 0t Sheridan Council, Knights of Co- lunibus, ofIiciated as installing ofi- cer, assisted by Senior Counselor Cornelius F. Maloney and Grand Knight Charles Bannon.
 Onicers installed were: Chiei Squire, John Slavin; Deputy chiei squire, Peter Luddy; bllrsar, Rich ard Leonard; notary, James Ar mold: marshal, Romeo Camissa; sentry, James Luddy; and auditors John Conlon, Joseph Corccran and John Clarke. The following men were named committee chairmen last evening: Religious committee, Maurice Mccarthy: social, James Luddy;; sports. Gregory Gilmartin; house. Bennett Daly; educational, Robert Kenney; membership, Harry Stover; lectures and dramatics, Ralph Garthwaite; visiting and sick, Charles Largay; publicity, James Arnold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
MAX DUETzMANN
 TO BE HON0RED
New Concordia Singing Society Director to Be
 Party Guest Tonight

More than 15O will attend 8 re- ception tonight at Concordia hall, 173 Bank street, to be given by the singing society in honor of Max Duetzmann, newly appointed di- rector. The reception will be fol- lowed by 8 dinner and dance.
 The committee has spared no ef- fort to make the affair most en- joyable for all members and guests, all in favor of befitting introduc- tion to the new director, who suc- ceeded Professor Andrew Neuss. Music during the period reserved for dancing will be by Max Simon's orchestra of Bridgeport. The gen. eral program will begin at 7:15 o'clock.
 Curt B. Arndt is acting as gen. eral chairman of the committee in charge, assisted by William Foss- bender, Robert Neubert, Otto Schell, and Ernest Kuhr. The reception committee consists of Otto Moulliet, president of the society, Charles Dreher, and William Mueskes.
 Members of the kitchen commit tee are, Mrs. G. M. Pearson, chair lady, Mrs. John Kirschbaun, Mrs. Kubick, Mrs. Fitzmaurice, Mrs. Robert Neubert. Mrs. Ernest Kuhr, Mildred Hern' n, Ella Pawley, Ma rion Dwyer, F. .en Willhaus, Louise Garren, Mrs. Theresa Wright, Ma rie Chepul, and Eda Zech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
.CampiOn Chosen
 To Attend State
 Training School
DriIImaster of Fire Dept. to Study Special Course
 at Hartford

Captain Martin J. Cam pion, acting deputy of the fire department and a gradu- ate of the New York School of Fire Fighting, was today named as Waterbury's repre- sentative at the State Fire mems Association Drillnast- erS' Training Course, which opens Monday at Hartford. The appointment was made by Chief Thomas J. Lynch.
 Captain Champion has served as drillmaster of the local fire depart- rnent for some years. He will be one of seventeen fire department offi- cers from about the state who will attend the training course.
 When the course has been com- pleted, the firemen who attended it will serve as instructors at regional training schools about the state. One of the regional schools will be located in this city for the benefit of Waterbury firemen and firemen from nearby towns.
 The course has been planned by the State Firemen's Association. The men trained at Hartford will con- duct uniform courses at their re- spective cities during next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
SOLDALITY HOLDS
 CAKE, FOOD SALE
Children of Mary Sponsor Event; Earbenders Hold
 Weekly Contests
WASHINGTON HILL

Children of Mary of the St. Fran ciS xaVier's parish are sponsoring a cake and food sale at the Miller & Peck store today. Miss Margaret Kelly is chairlady of the arrange ments committee, assisted by Mary Wallace. Mary Shea, Mae Riley, Betty Sullivan, Eleanor Kelly, Mae McElligott, Margaret Carroll and Rita Kennedy.
 Finally Wins
 There is an old adage to the effect that if a person waits long enough and prays fervently enough, he will some day attain his objective. John Fitzmaurice and his crew, who take part each week in the Earbender's "45" games, must have hoped and prayed extra loud all during the past week, to realize their first vic- tory in the tournament. They finally came through last night with their first win of the year at the expense of the Kenney boys by a 22-20 score.
 Other scores of the night: Griffin 26, Grimes Is; Frageau 9, Joyce 2l, in an overtime playoff.
 The Standing:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
LITERARY CLUB
 HOLDS MEETING

"The Charm of Connecticut" was described and illustrated in 8 trav- elogue by Miss Eleanor c. MacKen- zie of Southington yesterday after noon at meeting of the Bunker Hill Literary club. Panoramic views of Connecticut beauty spots were shown and drew favorable comment from the audience.
 Of the musical program presented, Miss Audrey E. Rogers, soprano, was the featured artist. The music com- mittee of the club was in charge of the meeting, it includes, Miss Freda Higgins, Mrs. Oscar P. Warner and Mrs. Vincent c. Dixon. Mrs. George W. Mannel and Mrs. Franklin B. Daniels were hostesses for the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
Cases On City Court Docket
DR. N. ,. COLNEY

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 .Cohtinuances were granted in several cases by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court this morning. One jail sentence. was imposed, a two months term being given AL Ian Watts, 35, charged with theft. Rocco Priginieno, of 298 South Main street, charged with reck- less driving, and Donald McDoi1- aid, 34, of 35 West Porter street, also charged with the same of- fense, were given continuances to Mondays traffic court.
 A months continuance was given George Fleck, 59, of Neuga- tuck, charged with driving while under the influence of liquor.
 Harry Hackenson, 28, of 462 South Main street, held on tech- nical breach of peace charge, was given postponement to Monday. Bonds were fixed at $500.
 Nolles were given Miss Angeline Sumrna, IS, of Franklin street, and Mrs. Carol Mosier, %, of Pond street. charged with breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
Injunction Asked By PhrenOlogists
 Restraining Cops
Courts to Decide Whether Police Can Chase Bump
 Readers"

Ordering phrenolog out of town may soon be a thing of the past with the police If an injunction on which a hearing will be held in super for court, Hartford, Wednes- day morning is sanctioned.
 The injunction which is only temporary, is issued by Judge Ernest 1nglis of superior court, to restrain Mayor George A. Quigley and Police Chief w. c. Hart of New Britain from interfering with the phrenology business of Mary Pris- cilla Evans of Ansonia. The woman claims she rented premises in New Britain with intention of engaging in the phrenology business, but when she applied to police for per- mission, she was told not to start the business under penalty of ar rest. She claims this direct viola ton of her rights because the "Sci- ence of Phrenology" is a legal bus mess under the laws of the state.
 Local police have been quite stern in the past in ordering the head bump readers" to close shop and leave town. If the superior court should find the. Ansonia woman within her rights in demanding protection from police interference there will no doubt, be an epidemic of phrenologists demanding their rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
OBITUARY

CREEL-Baby Creel, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Eugene s Creel, of 972 Baldwin street, died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Creel before her mar riage was Jean Baribault. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 WHEELER-Mrs. Eva (Colby) Wheeler, 8, wife of Leroy F. Wheel CT of Barker terrace, Wolcott, died at her home, Friday evening, after a long illness. She was born in Sal isbury, the daughter of John and Lillian (Rossiter) Colby.
 She is survived by her mother, NJ s. Edwin Holcomb, of Wolcott, and hel husband.
 Private funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Monday. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery
 SEWELL-Mrs. John E. .Sewell, of Mount Dora, Fla, formerly of this city, died at the Portsmouth Hos pita1. Portsmouth, N. H., Thursday afternoon from injuries received when struck by an auto in that town on Sunday evening, Oct. II. MT. Sewell was hit by the same auto and was killed instantly. The couple were on the way from their sum- mer home in Maine to Florida.
 Mrs. Abbie A. Sewell was born in Lynn, Mass, the daughter of James Henry and Sarah A. Shaw. It was in Lynn she married John I. Sewell. They would have been married 50 years this autumn. MT Sewell was a retired railway man having been connected in a man agerial capacity with electrical rail- ways around Lynn in Waterbury.
 MT. Sewell retired from the Wa terbury company about 30 years ago. Since that time he and Mrs. Sewell had made their home in Florida, spending their summers in Aroostook county, Maine. This past summer they were at the Vaughn House, Caribou, Maine. and were on their way to Florida when the ac- cident occurred.
 l--1. Sewell is survived by a twin sister; Mrs. Anna M. B. Foster of Miami, Fla. formerly of Manches- ter, N. H.. where her husband, the late Elwin c. Foster, was president of the Manchester Traction Light & Power Go.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Sewell will be he.i at the Pine Grove cemetery chapel. Lynn, Mass. this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24

sions, based on living standards in accordance with the. recognized ability of modern industry to pro- duce an abundance for all, and paid for by taxes and levies on large incomes and capital. Es- tablishment of vocational train- ing system for youth, including the provision of living expenses during training and 8 job under union supervision at union wages when training is completed. Laws positively prohibiting company unions and all bargaining associa- tions of workers controlled by em- ployers or their agents.
 THE BITTEREST CONTEMPT FOR, AND OPPOSITION TO, ALI FASCISM, NAzISM, AND FASCIST TENDENCIES, AND A TIRELESS AND MILITANT STRUGGLE AGAINST THEM. All power to make laws, amend, alter and interpret the constitu- tion and decide all policies and acts, of government to be vested in representatives elected by popular vote and subject to popular re- call. &
 The full right to organize, picket and strike without inter- vention by injunction, soldiers, po- lice or private thugs. Complete freedom of speech, press, assem- bly, and public demonstration. Equal pay for equal work, and equal rights for all, regardless of race, color or sex. A national minimum wage law based on the recognized ability of modern in- dustry to produce an abundance for all. .5 :.
 Organized opposition to all a measures aiming to bar citizens from voting on any grounds which, directly or indirectly, dis criminate in favor of the rich, and repeal all laws tending to deny new political parties a place on the ballot. The establishment of the initiative and recall. Nation alization of banks, transportation, communication, public utilities and other vital industries, the col- lective ownership of which is es- sential to the general welfare.
 Militant opposition against wars in the interests of bankers and capitalists, including laws pro. hibiting the declaration of WAR EXCEPT BY GENERAL REFER ENDUM and laws confiscating all WAR PROFITS. Cash relief for the unemployed to provide a com- fortable living until employment or unemployed insurance is pro- vided. Abolition of child labor, free primary, secondary and COL LEGE EDUCATION for all. Per- manent legislation against the sales tax and repeal of those al- ready passed.
 Brotherhood and cooperation with the workers of all nations. Friendly greetings to-, and coop eration with, all oppressed or ex- plotted sections of the population who stand on the SIDE OF LA BOR and not on the side of capi- tai in the struggle for a better life. And so says the FORGOT TEN MAN OF INDUSTRY.
 IRON QUILL. I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
8, ,785 Needed For
 Girl Scouts Drive
'lnimum Goal Must Be Reached By Monday Evening Final Report Meeting Slated for Hotel Elton

largest amount reported by a sec. tion's division team.
 Competition A far larger attendance of the mems group, members of the in- dustrial and business division headed by H. Fremont Alderson, showed that these teams, too, are entering into the competitive pro- gram of the campaign. Harold E. Hole, captain of a team in this di- vision, won prize for his groups attendance and Al Schott was awarded an order for a quart of milk daily for thirty days, donated by R. F. Worden & Sons, Inc.
 Miss Florence Turnbull, pioneer of the. Girl Scout movement in Waterbury, recounted the growth of scouting over a period of 16 years. Originally She had a troop of eight Girl Scouts and with the organization of the Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts in 1922 she has seen the movement of Cir Scouts in Waterbury and environs passing the thousand mark and the troops grow to more than 40.
 Press Praised
 Mrs. George E. Cowperthwait, general chairman of the campaign, lauded the cooperation of the news papers in special announcement and told the volunteers that their returns should be considerably augmented because of the wide dis semination of facts about the ap- peal. She announced that the final report meeting will be held at a dinner at 6:3o Monday night at the Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
STAFF WORKERS. REMAIN JOBLESS
New Orders Find Work Re sumed With Original
 Staff Members Gone

Ten former members of the local wPA trafic survey project are job less. It was revealed today that while it is true that there are ten persons engaged at work at the present time, six of these were not members of the group that func- tioned when the project was located in the Chamber of Commerce build ing.
 Only four members of the old staff were reinstated when the pro- ject started again on Thursday af- ter 8 four-week period of unem- ployment, during which time about six men were absorbed by construc- tion jobs on the local WPA or by getting private jobs. A little ele- mentary subtraction clearly indi- cates that some ten men are still to be taken care of.
 When word was received from New Haven on Thursday, the state ment said that ten men would be engaged to work under the direc- tion of Robert Birt for & period oi three months and that a sum oi $2,000 had been appropriated for continuance of the project. It was assumed at the time that the ten men would be chosen from group of about twelve former members who had not been transferred or who had not taken private jobs. Such situation, however, does not exist and these men whose names were not on the new list are now faced with another session of chasing about for a transfer slip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
Collegiate

N George w. Goodson of Water- bury has returned to his studies Ut Northeastern University. Good son is the son of Maurice A. Goodscn of Wolcott road. and a graduate of Leavenworth High school, where he was a member of the rifle team, the glee club, the matt club, the science club and ! where he was valedictorian at the Graduating exercises. He was edi- tor-in-chief of the senior class book and exchange editor on the school paper. At Northeastern he has been on the honor roll for three years and has continued his work as member of the college rife club. He is a member of the dramatic club, the Senate and American Chemical Society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
Accident School To
 Open Next Thursday
New Police Course to Be Taken By 20 Local Members
 Krem Coming From Illinois to Handle Glass

Waterbury's new police traffic ac- cident school will hold its first ses- sion next Thursday, with the 20 or more local policemen who will en- ter the course to be named by Lieut.. Franklin Kreml, of Evanston, H., noted traffic and accident au- thority, who will direct the course. The men will be selected from those who secured the highest rankings in aptitude tests given large num- Der of local policemen some weeks ago.
 Lieut.. Kreml will arrive in Water bury early next week to complete plans for the instruction and for nation of the new trafflc accident squad. The first weeks classes will be held at one of the local school buildings, probably Crosby high school, while the second week of the course will be devoted to practical demonstrations.
 From the 20 or more men who take the course under Lieut.. Kreml the group which will form the city's new traffic accident squad will be selected. The other members of the class will serve as reserves for the squad.
 On completion of the course, the traffic accident squad will begin to function as regular unit of the police department. Members will be on duty during specific hours, and at least one portion of the squad will be available at every hour of the day. The squads job will be to investigate accidents, prepare testi- mony and secure witnesses in case an arrest is made, promote safety among the city's motorists and pedestrians, and to make recom- mendations which might prevent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24

I1ecnmpaign change in the sys-
 Lem oz solicitation due to new rul- n41 concerning canvassing among
 fri0us industrial concerns finds She volunteer army of the Girl Scout Appeal today renewing ef- forts to meet the minimum goal Hsfgre Monday night. An approxi- mate &3.aJ5 remains to be sought if fhe appeal is to succeed.
 A hundred and fifty volunteers met last night at the Elton for the
 second report of the appeal and a total of $4,Tl5 was accounted. Im-
 tediately after, many hundreds of pledge cards, originally intended for special groups, were turned back to t1e sections division for coverage Et homes of those listed.
 Additionally members of divisions whose quotas were nearly complete Undertook to handle the cards which had not been distributed as planned.
 Returns Pleasing
 Based on daily returns Of $1,17S Through the first four days of the 4ampaign, the minimum goal of $S,- 500 would not be met at the final accounting Monday night unless daily subscriptions showed gains, 1t was pointed out. Volunteers were urged to renew their efforts to see everyone for whom they have cards. There are approximately l. 300 of these pledge cards.
 Competition between the teams Tor best showings is developing nince a system of prizes for out standing work was inaugurated at the first report meeting, the prizes donated by merchants and business concerns. The team of Miss Etta Xavier, of Mrs. J. Warren Upson's division, won 8 dozen boxes of candy donated by Nastri Brothers, Incorporated for the largest atten- dance at last nights meeting. Mrs. Richard D. Ely of Mrs. Parker w.. RoWell's division, won cosmetics donated by Miss Catherine Fenton, beauty shop proprietor, for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-24
Spotlighting The NeUs
FirstCall

sf Conclusion of the years activ- itics by the Fulton Park Lawn Bowling Association will be mark ed by a dinner, which will be held < about November 20. The enter 4ainment committee, headed by Arthur Twelves, was instructed last night to make all prepara- tiors.
 < A report by Alexander Gal l. braith, chairman of the games committee was given at a meet ing last night in Forester's hall. Election of officers will be held sometime previous to the dinner, and they will be introduced at the dinner.