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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Radio stations of Connecticut will join in statewide hook up for the highway safety program on Sunday, October IT, from 2:30 to 800 p. m.
 The two Waterbury stations, WATR and VERY will be included in the hook-up, and will also do- nate several periods for similar pro- grams during the next month. In all, nine Connecticut stations are cooperating, as well as the Southern New England Telephone Company
 Series Opens
 The initial program tomorrow will be led by Chairman Samuel H. Fisher of the Highway Safety Com mission, and will include Governor Wilbur L. Cross, Chief Justice W.l- liam M. Maltbie of the Supreme Court of Errors, Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the motor Vehicle Department; and Commis- sioner of State Police Anthony Sunderland. The broadcast will or iginate in VITO, Hartford.
 Local civic leaders will be the principal speakers on the programs that will emanate from the Water bury stations during the coming month. The goal of the program Is to reduce the number of deaths from highway accidents, which as- sumes tremendous proportions in the closing months of every year.
 Stations
 Stations which will carry the broadcasts are: WTTC, Hartford; ; WDRC, Hartford; WHIT, Hart ford; WELL, New Haven; WNBC, New Britain; WICC, New Haven; WATR, Waterbury, VERY, Water- bury, and WNLC, New London.
 Local officials who will take part in the broadcasts from Waterbury stations are: Mayor T. Frank Hayes; William 0. Hungerford, Wa tertown, Highway Safety Commis- sion; John M. Burrall, Chairman, Community Traffic Safety Commit tee; Frank H. Peet, Kent, Master Connecticut State Grange; and a member of the Highway Safety
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
STRAND

Performances this evening wind up the engagement of Stella Dal- las" and "Dance, Charlie Dance" current attractions at Warner Brothers Strand.
 Tomorrow the Strand will present that magnificent classic of the sea, souls At Sea-" Here is @ motion picture, taken from an actual oc- currence in history, so skillfully di- rected and acted and so masterfully produced and photographed that Its place among the great motion pie lures of all time is assured. The cast is headed by Gary Cooper, George Raft and Frances Dee, which should be enough to lift 1t into the top ranks ct one.
 "souls at Sea" Is based on 8 fa- nous trial in the last century which concerned the guilt of one "Nuggin" Taylor, a sea captain, who assumed command of the bark william Brown" when the vessel took fire at seq. Because of the paucity of Afe- boats Taylor held a trial while the ship was sinking, to determine who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
What. do vol1 know?

What do you know? Albertus Magnus, scien- tt philosopher and theologian regarded the opal birth stone for October the symbol of ovenesS and light, and said that at time it sparkled in the dark.
 George Cohen manages to look and act like President Roosevelt in the musical play 1d Rather Be Right using make up but pair of eye glasses. The NEG Symphony Orchestra which will assemble distinguished istrumenalists for this winters radio concerts com mencng November 13, will number 92 musicians. .. Genre art is term applied to style of painting that adopts for subjects scenes of everyday lfe The fam fly of Walter Hampden, most famous for his Shake spearean roles and that of Cyrano De Bergerac Dough- erty Halloween is said to be of Druidic origin. Linen cloth is made of flax and is manufactured most largely in Ireland and Great Britain. The Lost Tribes socaed about whose disappearance or disinte grafton little is known, are believed to have been ab- Sorbed by neghborng naons they represented the ten tribes of Jews who seeded after Solomon's death.
 Daniel OConnell Irish patriot and orator was giant in size and strength, and had wonderful command ot the English language. Rodeo shows are the second biggest money makers in outdoor shows sports with football rated first. Greta Garbos Conquest" will cost or is costing $3ooooo the biggest output pie ture since Ben Hur"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
CLUBBING PROVES
 FUN FOR SCOUTS
Council Members Enjoy Program to Help Boys
 Not Old Enough to Join

An answer to parents plea fol Something for my son to do, whs is not old enough to be Boy Scout" has been offered by the Boy Scouts of America in the develop ment of a new program for 9-1O-1l year old boys called Clubbing.
 Actually younger boy program oi this nationwide character building movement, Clubbing combines fun adventure and learning in home centered play using the Scout meth cd of catching" good habits in tht give and take of boy activity basee upon their promise to be fair, happy and game. Their motto: "A Cub L Square,"
 Unique in its organization and ap' proach among leisure time programs for boys, Clubbing aids parents Il forming wholesome neighborhooe play gangs" gives boys things u do at home with mother and dad challenges them in continuously progressing series of physical ant moral achievements.
 Fastest growing of all prograrm for younger boys, this purely patri' otic and American program ol Clubbing, in its seventh year of de- velopment, is already reaching nlort than 80,00O boys, according to David Babson, local head of MattatucA Council. Adopted as part of thh councils program, parents will n' given every possible aid in startins Cub packs and dens in their i'm mediate neighborhoods, which Is tht only satisfactory method of conduct ing the Cub program, states MT Babson, scout executive, who mad' known that in Waterbury and VI cinity there are already 6 pack serving 120 boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Italian Sisterhood

Mrs. Minnie Marinaro is chair man in charge of arrangements for the annual dinner-dance of the Italian Sisterhood which will be held at Waverly inn on Mo- vember 19. -..
 She will be assisted by the fol- lowing members: Miss Leonora Trumfio, cochairman; Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, president; Mary Yum flo, Anna Paternostro, Eva Briola, Jennie Topazio, Lucia Matarazzo, Nella Capocchi, Phyllis Esposito, Marie Damiani, Rose Del Principe, Florence Agostini, Antoinette As- etta, Julia Iannitti, Mary Favale, Lucy Gizze, Josephine Cesarelli, Carmella Cavasca, Louise Brigug- lia and Alice Patierno.
 Mary Trumfio is chairman of the committee arranging a Hallo- wen party after the next meet ing, Oct. 25. Assisting her are Rose DelPrincipe, Nora Trumfio, Margaret Colasanto, Anna Pater- nostro, Julia Jannetty, Nella Capocchi, Florence Agostini, An- toinette Asetta and Jennie Topa- zio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
STATE LAWYERS END CONVENTION
Election of Officers to |. Close Sessions in Hart-
 ford Today

Election of officers will be. held today at the concluding sessions ot the State Bar Associations annual convention at Hartford and several Waterbury delegates are attending the meeting of the board of dele- gates today. Among them are At. torneys George H. Freeman, clerk oi the superior court, Patrick Healey. Walter E. Monagan, and Walter F Torrance.
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy of the superior court, was a speaker yes- terday at a sectional meeting, his subject, Probation"
 The convention concludes tonight with a dinner at the Hartford Club at which Arthur w. Vanderbilt, of Newark, president of the American Bar Association, will be the speaker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Downtown scenes. =. Sergeant Joseph Petit pass ing in police radio which reminds us that Sergeant Joe one of most courteous and efficient ocerS
 quiet sort but interesting conversationast to anyone who can get him to say more than three words. John F. Barry who is doing fine job president of the Wa terbury Veterans Council Atty Joseph NaVln pauses to hand over cigar. Thought election was all over. Many, many thanks to L. J. Werzinger Of IA North Hoadey Street. Naugatuck, for the contrlouon of handsome upright piano which has been sought Oy this department for St. Josephs choir The Tower ap peaed to it's readers on two occasions and the in excellent condition was offered this week. Within the next day or two it will grace the singers rehearsal quarters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

It will have nothing to offer to anybody that will make 1t an object to be in Tammany if the anti-Tam- many ticket triumphs this year. Without patronage a party is sunk.
 Tammany returned to power after the reform administrations of 1901-1903 and 1913-19l7. The first, under Seth Low, was so un- popular from the outset that 1t was laughed at. Low, a well-in- tentioned man, was no politician. He was dominated by Theodore Roosevelt, then president, whose chief concern was to make the New York Republican organiza- ton potent. Roosevelt influenced Low SO that he recognized Tom Platt, the Easy Boss of the c. O. P. In addition Low gave valua- ble patronage to the independent Democrats who had supported him. They used these political sinews to ingratiate themselves in Tammany, and to give them selves a better standing in the Democratic organization.
 The Mitchell regime was pro- corporation, and was accused of being anti-Catholic. It initiated an investigation of Catholic chari- ties. Nuns were dragged before inquisitors. The telephones of priests were tapped. Consequent ly when 1917 rolled around there was little doubt but that Tam many would again be in charge of the destinies of New York city.
 That happened and for 1G years the Tiger fed himself fat. He had an orgy, defying public opinion. The Tiger snarled at mention of reform, becoming bloated, defiant and self-sufficient animal. Tam many feared nothing. Wasn't Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Aronud the town Stopped long enough to congratulate Maurice Walsh on his new Rathskeller, latest adjunct of his Court Hotel on Leavenworth Street. This Subterranean Annex, with outside en- trance from Harrison Avenue is cOzy and well ap- pointed as you could demand And the food hits the spot, toO Chatted with Vincent Gerardi, assistant manager of the Hotel Elton long enough to get the low down the new Copper Room Manager Clyde Jen- nings substituting for the old Flemish roOm Figured that Waterbury pretty we'll covered with Brass City This" and Brass City That, copper was hit as happy medium. Going to be happy meeting ground for many, from all reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Former Police Clerk
 Sues City For $4OO

Notification has been given the city of Bristol that decision whether 1t will defend the $400 suit of Francis B. Donnelly, former police clerk, must be made to common pleas court by Monday. Donnelly is suing for back wages alleged due by. reason of his claim that he was illegally discharged by Mayor Jo- seph w. Harding last June. Attor- ney, Joseph O. 0uilfoile, Of Water- bury, represents Donnelly. @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Highway Safety Air
 Talks Contemplated
Local Stations to Cooperate in Statewide HOOk-up
 TOmOrrOW-CiviC Leaders Here to Be Speakers

Commission; Samuel A. Persky, New Haven, Highway Safety Commis~ sion; Supt. of Police William J. Roach; Frank J. Green, Secretary, 0 Community Traffic Safety Commit- tee, and also of the Chamber of Commerce; Superintendent of Schools Thomas J. Condon.
 Other. Officials
 Mrs. Alice E. Bradley, Community Traffic Safety Committee, and Supervisor of the local branch of the motor vehicle department; Emil R. Kaiser, Chairman, Thomaston Safety Committee; Burke Smith, Inspector, Department of Motor Vehicles; Wi1iiam M. Greene, Direc- tor Safety Education Section, De- partment of Motor Vehicles; Miss Anna E. Pagan, Principal, Slocurn School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Poison pen graduates. EveryOnes heard about 'pOison- pen cases where certain individuals tor mented and persecuted via anonymous letters. Well, Waterbury has just had taste of poisontelephone case with similar tactics adopted until aid was sum- moned whereupon the annoyance ceased. The case reached high point when person sick in bed was in- formed by friendly @ unknown that her husband had just been injured in auto crash Circumstances planed by hubbys appearance unaware of the poison cal". Fortunately other circumstances dOvetailed that nelyw net is closing around the suspect Too bad for the individual!!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Itemettes . |. Catherine Mecca is sporting new accordion gift of her brother Domenic Floyd Ev- ans has marker numbers bearing his initials, Char ley Tocchio still takes his morning through Ham,
 on Park regardless of the weatherman That's why he retains that schoolboy complexion The smiling face of Frank Bowes greeted looked over picture of the junior state policemen at the Rdgefed Bar racks in state paper recently He's the only local man in the photo Mike Leon believes in being patriotic. You should have the tie that adorned his neck last week. /. A gentleman and his wife from Maine yester-
 day were heard remark that in all the cities in which they passed through Waterbury had the nices ceanest depot surroundings in their travels All should be glad to hear these comments we're very proud of our scenic depot The approach is ideal from all angles John sCabby Hartnet former Manhattan football luminary, will iddleaisle-t with pretty Marge Ellsworth, qet table at Billy Sullivans Inn Thursday evening, No vember A. and be properly feted Betty shortt who has been nursing for some time at New York hospital IS vacationing here for fortnight Mrs Ralph Mas trianna and her sister, Mrs Fred Strean of Bristol watched the Eli Bulldog and Army Mule entertain at the Yale Bowl Saturday from the 40-yard line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

had been Tammany,s greatest as- set-the poor. Whereas they had turned in other years to Tam many for succor, now they know that relief comes from Washing ton and is dispensed by the foes of Tammany.
 Tammany has existed and sub- sisted on patronage That was why the Tammany clubs had such large memberships. They paid dues and were active in building up the local organization, always in the hope that the Santa Claus of the city would shake the pat ronage tree and they could grab some of the plums. But if Tam many goes down to defeat again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
MRS. LOUIS WON LOTT
 GIVEN STATE HONOR

Members of United States Daughters of 1812 assembled yes- terday in Bridgeport for the Slst annual convention of the organiza- ton, named Mrs. Louis Won Lott of Waterbury president of the national soociety. The local woman succeeds Mrs. Henry Wheeler of Hartford. No other Waterbury women were elected to office at the session yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

and therefore has nothing by which to reward the organization which has managed to struggle along since 1883 despite an oppos- ing administration, 1t will start to crumhle. None will see any fu- ture in an organization that can- not get favors in the police courts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Smith the governor? He was of Tammany. But a day came when Al Smith was no longer in the gov- ernors office. Instead, Franklin D.. Roosevelt was there and he showed no sympathy with the scandals that were breaking in New York city. He refused to take the rap for Tam
 many. And then came the dark days. They are lean ones, too.
 During its former lapses from power and affluence Tammany had caFefully nursed what had been its chief nucleus-the thou sands who had looked to its dis trict bosses for relief. But in his own relief program President Roosevelt has taken over what
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

was to be permitted to escape into the lifeboats and who was to re- main and go to the bottom with the ill-fated vessel. He included himself in the number assigned to the lifeboats not, he pleaded to the court later, because he wanted to save his own life, but because some body had to go along to navigate the boats and he was the only sea- man in the lot
 !. The companion feature will be Love Under Fire" with Loretta Young, Don Alneche, Borrah Mine- witch and his gang, Frances Drake and Walter Catlett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
AnSuUerS To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. By Act of Congress ap- proved March 3, 1881. 2. South America. 3. Pups.
 {. Twice.
 5. A condition of vision in which the number of coIOrs which can be differentiated is markedly less than normal. 6. Ordnance.
 !. No.
 6. American artist. 9. Single-celled animals. 10. Black Sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
NEIKERK ELECTED BY LOCAL ENGINEERS

Brainard Aubry of Stamford, state president of the Connecticut Power Engineers association, was in charge of the session last evening In Engi- neers' hall, at which time L. J. Nei- kerk of Waterbury was chosen chairman of the licensing commit- tee. A dinner dance will be held in Hartford next Saturday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

From the building pictured at left go out the orders that keep the Tammany Hall faithful in line for the right candidates. Here are located headquarters of the Organiza- tiOn. Above are two of the
 men giving the orders, Christ Opher Sullivan at left, boss of the organization, and Jere- miah T. Mahoney, Tammany's candidate for mayor. They are shown in their most recent photo together. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Zindah GrOttO

A victory party, in celebration of their recent winning of trophies by the band and patrol at the state convention, will be held to- night by Zindah Grotto at the rooms on Bank street. The zindah Grotto patrol and band won first places in respective competition.
 Members last night voted to at- tend a dinner in honor of Mai. Frank Nichols, monarch of Syria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Second L LaGuardia Victory Might Crush--F Forever
 Once Dominant Hall
BY GEORGE MORRIS NEA Service Stan Correspondent

New York, Oct 16-"Jimmy' Walker, then the mayor of New York; stretched himself azy in his private Pullman It in Rochester in September 1928 The Demo- cra had gathered there to select their candidates for the state ticket. Jimmy was to be the chief orator.
 "whom nominate9" had pre- ceded him to the convention city.
 D.. ...
 Jimmy gave start of surprise.
 Whether probably g. With doubt being entertained whether its mayoralty candidate all politically minded survive another four with hostile
 obqies question is not novel, but the this time
 Although Tammany many adversite in the past had happened along the nick of time to throw life line the sinking Tiger And than But asked office prevented from feeding at the political crib for eight which will be the if it is licked in November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
FRATERNAL NEWS

Members of the Brass City Aerie of Eagles will observe the second anniversary of their or- ganization at the regular semi- monthly meeting of the local unit next Thursday night. A class of candidates will be initiated and a special program of entertainment presented. Reports of committee chairmen will also be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Evergreen Court

Norman P. Parkhurst of Baltic, grand royal patron, and Mrs. May J. E. Harthal of Hartford, grand royal matron, headed the list of guests last evening at the annual visitation program of Evergreen court, Order of Amaranth, held in Masonic temple. MT. and Mrs. Layton Rose, grand matron and grand patron of the local lodge, presided last night. More than 200 persons were here as guests of the local organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Good Evening.
FOOTBALL (Reprise and PoStscript.)
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

At the turn of the season there is noted much Interest football games and such. the present summer sports the football player who caVorS Across a field sometimes paved with mud ,gWI Where every is out for blood. $%H"'" ' 3'i All the world goes football mad Cheering favored teams whether good or oao Cheers and yels will reach a new high With banners furled up to the sky Fur will be out can bet your hat Mink seal just plain cat. North south expect fair quota. East and far as Minnesota Everybodys and waiting for the call, the news the radio it's all football
 POSTSCRIPT
 GAS told by your favorite radio announcer) Ladies and gentlemen wish you were all here today actually have seen such play The sky s blue, air like wine, crowds en masse ARMY MUFFED THE BALL WHAT TACKLEl WHAT PASS!
 FEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Grotto, Hartford, at the Wethers- field Country Club, Nov. 6, and to attend the Nemrod Grotto circus, Oct. 27, at Norwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Knights Of Pythias


 Knights Of Pythias
 A talk on the principles of the Knights of Pythias was given last evening by Chancellor Com mander Frederick Jones of Los Angeles to some $50 members of lodges from Waterbury and vi- cinity. A gift was presented to the visiting officer by Past Su- preme. Representative Frederick A. Marggraff. -
 Lodges represented were Speed well, Goodwill, Roosevelt, Com stock, all of Waterbury; Colum- bia, of Watertown: Harmony, of Torrington; Humphrey, of Sey- mour; Col. Cutler, of Bridgeport Sheffield, of New Haven; Putnam, of Bethel; Wooster, of Danbury; Parsons, of East Haven; Gavel, of Naugatuck; Rathbone and Edgewood, of New Haven; Bridge port and Plainville.
 With the appointment of sev- eral committees by Great Poca- hontas Julia Brandon, the Degree of Pocahontas, Improved Order of Red Men, brought its two-day forty-third great council session to g close at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, yesterday.
 Elsie Frost of Hartford was named chairman of the finance board. Other members of the com mittee are Florence LaCroix of stratford and May Demna of Bristol,
 Josephine Barraclough of Stam- ford was named chairman of the Judiciary board. Assisting her are Alice Giles of New Britain and Meta Fairbanks of Nauga tuck.
 Others appointed are Helen Tryon of West Haven, a member of the board of appeal and Millie Jackson of Rockville, member of the office board. Great Poca- hontas Brandon also appointed 36 deputies. " l
 Among the guests at the con- cluding session were Great Chief of Records Herbert F, Stetser of Philadelphia, Pa, and Sarah Skill man of New Jersey, representative of the Great Incohonca of the United States. The council voted to hold It's 1888 conclave in Bridge port. &
 Great Pocahontas, elected at Wednesdays meeting, was pre-. sented with several gifts, including 6 desk and a travelling bag.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
Want Single Mogul

League of Women Voters today
reiterated its demand for a single
Civil Service Administrator, point
ing out no machinery for obtain
ing such has been set up in pend
ing bills Secretary Ickes has
attacked Otto c. Doering, execu-
tive vice president OF the Izaak
Walton League, for opposing trans.
fer Of conservation agencies into
proposed Department Of Conserva-
tion Says he has proceeded
in "high pressure lobbyist fash
ion" In 1913, research re-
veals, Civil Service Commission
appealed for male clerks with a
knowledge Of stenography and
typing" Quite a difference
from present situation, where
many male StenographerS find
hunger a real problem, because
they come from the wrong State.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
We're Liked
Best By
Bnt0nS

LONDON, Nov. 10 GN.S).
America was revealed today as the
foreign nation held in the highest
regard by Britishers.
Cavalcade, British weekly news
magazine, published the results of
poll on several subjects of topi-
cal interest.
To the question, What foreign
nation do you like the best?" read
ers answered by placing the United
States first with 81 per cent of the
vote recorded, France second with
% per cent, and Germany third
with Is per cent.
The remaining 20 per cent of the
votes were scattered among other
European nations.
The Washington times., 1937-11-19
One Weak Point

The bill provides that pay shall
not be reduced, regardless. 1t is
weak, however, in that it merely
provides for the same hours of
duty now enforced by agency
heads regulations and merely says
there shall be no increase" in
hours through its adoption (House
Civil Service Chairman Ramspeck
has said he will oppose any five.
day document which doesn't also
operate to lessen hours of such
unfortunates as Veterans Admin.
lstration attendants, who some.
times put in go of 80 per week.
Nevertheless, it looms as a step
in the right direction, and can
easily be amended to suit objec-
tlons Finally, it repeals all
other similar legislation, including
that under which Post Office
operates.