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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
MR., MRS. CLUB
 TO HOLD SUPPER
First Meeting of Second Congregational Groups
 Set for Wednesday

The first meeting of the MT. and Mrs Club of the Second Congrega tional Church will be held Wednes- day evening with a supper opening activities at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. R. | Coleman, Mrs. A. s. Rogers and Mrs R. w. Kerr head the committee in charge.
 Tomorrow will be Ladies' Day al the Sunday Noon Club conference at 12 o'clock in the chapel. Rev Dr. John O. Walker, pastor, will re. view the book Church and State.' 4 !! discussion period will follow.
 The next communion service witt reception of members will be helc November 2. Those who would like to join, either by letter from an other church, or on profession O1 faith, are asked to speak with ont of the ministers before next Thurs day evening. The names of the prospective members will be read al the Standing Committee meeting next Thursday, immediately after the mid-week service.
 The second in the series of books to be commented on by Rev. Dr Walker at the nid-week service next week at 8 o'clock will be "The Thorn in the Flesh" by pr. Toychko Ka. gawa.
 The forum program of the 1887. 3S season will get underway a week from tomorrow evening at 7:3t o'clock when Rev. and Mrs. Walker give an illustrated lecture on Aus tralia, the Land of the Colder Fleece"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

ducting the worship, and had no duties of receiving confession, giv- ing absolution or performing sac rarnentS.
 Nor is the rabbi the same as a priest, since his function Is that of teacher and preacher. His appearance at such ceremonies as marriage is not an absolute re- ligious requirement. so much as intended to add to the dignity of the occasion.
 0. What is the Miraculous Medal carried by Catholics?
 A. It is an oval medal bearing on one side an image of Our Lady standing on a globe with rays of light coming from her hands, surrounded by the words: 70 Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee," on the reverse, . cross, the Initial M, and Q representation of the hearts of Jesus and His mother. This design was said to be revealed to the Venerable Catherine Laboure, a Sister of Charity of St. Vincent dc Paul, who had three visions of Our Lady in 1880. Its name appears to be due to the circumstances of It's origin rather than to miracles connected with it's plous use. The Lazarists and others observe the feast of the Manifesto tion Ot the Miraculous Medal by Our Lady on Nov. 27, the date of the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

o. What Is the effect on religion of the establishment of tOtali. tartan state?
 A. Dr. William Adams Brown, replies: By the totalitarian state we do not mean simply Q state which in certain contingencies exercises the power of life and death, for that is a power which the state has always possessed under certain conditions. We do not mean a state that claims to rule by divine right within the sphere that is appropriate for govern ment. For that is a right which in the past has been freely con- ceded to the state by the church.
 We mean a state that aspires to control all phases of the life of man: his cultural, his economic, his religious, as well as his polit- ical life.
 We mean o state that claims to be not only the rightful, but the supreme, object of loyalty; state which can tolerate the Church, if at all, only as Q servant, never as an equal, still less as a superior"
 c. Does the Jewish rabbit have the same function as the Chris tlan priest? "
 A. The Jewish conception of the priest is distinctly different from tl.e Christian Ure. The An- cient Jewish priest merely acted as the agent of the nAnnle in con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
GEORGE TROSKY
 HOME ON LEAVE
Webb Street Youth Has Interesting Tales of
 Work Aboard Ship

George B. Troslky of 10 Webb street, home on Q thirty-day leave from the U. 8. 8. Medusa, naval repair ship, has some interesting tales to tell in regard to watch re- pairing work done on board.
 Trosky was shipped" from Wa terbury after experience in the local watch and clock companies and was soon listed as an expert optical shop mechanic. The title may sound misleading, but 1t seems the local sailor spends most of his time mak- ing parts of watches which have been broken. The local boy says its almost like being at home in Wa terbury with SO much work to be done on watches and clocks.
 Plans are being made here in Waterbury by the Naval Veterans group for an appropriate Navy Day celebration October 27. One of the affairs being planned is a dance which will probably be held at the Washington Park Com munity House.
 Navy Day was inaugurated in 1922 by the Navy League of the United States and has been celebrated each year since that time by experiences in all parts of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
FAMOUS AVIATOR
 LECTURES HERE
Survived Horrors of War to Dedicate Life in FOr-
 eign Missions

Rev. Paul Schulte, O. M. I. famous Flying Priest" will lecture tomor- row night at o'clock in the audi toriun1 of the Waterbury Catholic High school. Father Shulte will also show his remarkable sound picture, 'The Flying Cross in the Arctic" |" The lecture has been arranged by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, of which Rev. Joseph Griffin is diocesan director.
 During his current lecture tour, Father Shulte has been heard by thousands of people, who have been thrilled by his accounts of the work being done in the Far North. Father Shulte had the honor of saying the first mass ever offered abroad the great airliner, Hindenburg. The mass was offered May 8, 1886.
 Father Shulte is the founder and president of the Missionary Vehicu- means of transportation for mis
 lar Association, an organization which seeks to provide modern means of transportation for mis- sionary priests the world over. Since its founding 10 years ago, the asso- ciation has sent automobile, air- planes, motor boats an dother equip ment to missionaries on every con- tinent.
 Last year, at the request of the Pope, Father Shulte went to the Arctic and made a lengthy tour of the Catholic missions there, effect- ing the motorization of many re- mote missions. He piloted his own ariShip from place to place, through the dangerous northern wastes.
 The public is invited to attend Father Shulte's lecture tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
By VIM. E. GILROY, D. D. Editor of Advance

James, reputed to be the brother of our Lord, Is one of the most di- rect and practical of teachers. The counsel that he gave to early Christians in his general epistle is very good counsel for our own time. It is reenforced by very striking flg- ures and illustrations.
 Here in our lesson he is dealing with Christian speech, and strik- ingly he emphasizes the need of re- straint and adequate discipline. He draws his illustration from the bridle by which a horse is con- trolled, and from ships, whicl, though they are great and driven by rough winds, are turned about by a very small rudder.
 "So the tongue" he says, "is a member, and boasteth great things" But the tongue needs control. Tt is 8 fire: the world of iniquity among
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Methodist

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL Rev. Theodore o. Bobilin, pastor. Choir-Charles w. Platt, direc- tor and bass; soprano, Mrs. Charles B. Toleman; contralto, Mrs. Ronald E. Jones; tenor, William B. Blair; Organist, Mrs. Edwin H. Jones.
 Services Tomorrow
 Morning Worship 10:30. Organ prelude-"Chant sans Pa ................ Kopyloff Processional hymn-"o Worship the King"
 Silent Prayer and Lords Prayer Choir Anthem-"The Magnificent"
 ................... Simpel Dedicatory Service-Remarks by the pastor.
 Voice of the Bible--Elaine Graham Offertory
 Quartet-"There Is One Way" .. ....................... Goodrich Sermon; why I Am a Protestant Rev. Theodore O. Bobilin. Hymn-"In the Hour of Trial, Jesus Plead For Me-, Benediction.
 Organ Postlude-"Pageant" .... ......................., Johnston
 Epworth League 6:00.
 Fellowship supper followed by de- votional service led by Rev. Theo. dore o. Bobilln.
 Events of the Week
 Monday, Oct. 18th
 800 Church School Board meet. Ing.
 Tuesday, Oct. 18th
 2:S0 w. c. T. U. meeting.
 800 All young people of the church are invited by MT, and Mrs. Bobilin to spend the evening at the parsonage. Let everybody como for a good time.
 Wednesday, oct. 20th--
 700 Boy Scouts. Friday, Oct. 22nd--
 800 Choir rehearsal.
 Items of Interest
 The pulpit flowers tomorrow will be given by Mrs. Gran B, Maxim In loving memory of her mother. Mrs. Charles M. Royce.
 The flower committee appreciates the loyalty of those friends who in the past have given memorial flow. CTS. These have not only added ro the attractiveness of the church ser- vice but later brought cheer to the sick and shut-inS. There may be others who have not previously given but would like to do so. Octo- Der Stst ih axl open date. If you arc interested, get ih touch with Miss dratia Booth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
METHODISTS PLAN
 TEMPERANCE DATA
Sunday, October 3l, to Be Observed in Churches
 Throughout Country

On Sunday, October 3lst, Metho- dist churches all over the United
 States will observe what is known as World Temperance Sunday. One Methodist denomination, namely. the Methodist Episcopal church, in- cludes more than twenty-four thou sand Methodist churches, most of
 which are located in the north of the Mason-Dixon Line, III the cen-
 tral states and in the west. The Methodist Episcopal church, South, however, which has close to four teen thousand Methodist churches throughout the South and the West, will also observe this day in very much the same manner as it will be
 observed in the Methodist Epis-
 copal church. Present indications are that these two great Metho- dist denominations, together with the Methodist Protestant church, will be united into one body with In the next three years. This will mean church under the name of the Methodist church with a mem- bership of practically eight million.
 While there will be some varia- ton in the observance program, in practically all cases the subject will be considered in the Metho- dist Sunday schools. Sunday Schools literature, including the Teachers Journals and helps, lesson leaves, and the periodicals distributed to various classified groups of Sunday school pupils, will deal with vari- ous phases of the alcohol problem and emphasize the value and irn- portance of temperance for the in- dividual and for society in general. In addition to the Sunday school program, temperance sermon will be preached in most Methodist churches on this same day. The General Conference of the Metho- dist Episcopal church by special action at the last General Confer ence urged upon all the local churches of Methodism the import. ance of proper observance of this day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Weekly Sunday School Lesson CHRISTIAN SPEECH AND CONDUCT
our members is the tongue"
Text: James 3

I our members Is the tongue"
 How true that all isl The pow CT of words, the way in which they can create wrong impressions, and convey injuries from which there may be no recoveryl James sees the tongue as a sort of untamable beast, a restless evil full of deadly poison which 1t is not controlled.
 with the tongue" he says, i've bless the Lord and Father, and with the tongue we curse men made after the likeness of God. Out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing." "
 e
 What is man to do with this dangerous weapon of the tongue, that may affect his whole body? He is to seek wisdom, and he is to find that wisdom from above, the wisdom that is pure and peaceable and gentle; full of mercy and with out hypocrisy.
 There is no use hoping to con- trol the tongue if there be not a right attitude of mind and heart; if there be not mercy in the soul there will be little mercy in one's words, and if there be not e peace- able disposition, the tongue will be breeder of strife and bitterness
 Few counsels for living life well are of more practical value than these plain words of James; and 1t ought to be remembered that "the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace"
 Peace 6oes not come by chance. It comes through the attitude and action of those who prepare for 1t The world is full of dissension and bitterness today because men have not sought peace and prepared for 1t. They have lusted for wealth and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Baptist Bible Men
 Study Flood Story
l69. David Gaines to Conduct Session Tomorrow;
 Older Young People Going to East Hartford Sunday

The men of the parish have acc cepted an invitation to attend g meeting at the Broad street Con- gregational Church in Meriden Monday evening. All desiring to ga are requested to meet at the church not later than 7:30 o'clock.
 Tomorrow evening the B. Y. P. U. will continue its discussion of Per sonality' and will take an individual personality test. A week from to-. morrow the group plans an install. lation service at 6:30 o'clock.
 Last evening the Older Young People enjoyed a mystery ride. They met at the church at 8 o'clock and from there set out in private auto. mobiles. Tomorrow afternoon they will attend the Christian Endeavor Convention in East Hartford, meet ing at the church at 3 p. m.
 A week from tomorrow the pastor will have the young people who at- tended the Storrs Assembly assist with the worship. The service will be built around the educational iYl- terests of young people.
 The Primary Department will hold staff conference this after. noon at 2:30 o'clock. at the home of Mrs. H. M. Worth, 38 Wyman street.
 The Home Missions Committee will hold its meeting next Wednes- day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The study of Rebuilding Rural Amer ica' will be continued. Mrs. Wilbur Allen will sing The Church in the Wildwood. The llostesses will bc Mrs. Louis Hubbard and Mrs. John Clark.
 The first semester of the Water bury Leadership Training School under the direction of the Council of Churches will open Monday eve- ming, October 18. Interesting cours- es are planned for teachers, work CTS and others interested in religion and the work of the church. There will be a course taught, 1t is expect ed, by MT. Gaines on the Message of the Church Today" which will consist of an interpretation of tho findings of the Oxford and Edin- burgh Conferences.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
20 SELECTED FOR
 CCC ENROLMENT

Mrs Margaret Verdon, head of the local welfare department, which acts --as the selecting agency for the eco in Waterbury and vicinity, today announced that another group of To- cal boys will go to camp.
 On Monday morning a group of some 20 local boys will make a bus trip to Camp Buck, near Portland, Conn. This group, also included as part of the present enrolment pe- riod quota, brings the local total for the present period over the 60 mark.
 A complete list of boys who will make the trip to camp is as follows:
 Sam Coretto, Edward Culhane, Anthony Koonitsky, Edward Syrot- chen, Robert Oracle, Alvak L. Con- ant, Frank Rinaldi, Henry J. Bel lisario, Louis Sanzero, Robert Sea- strand, Maurice Goudreault, Joseph Fisher, Michael Syrotchen, Edward Tata, Thomas Ciarlo, John Battis- trade, John McAllen, Gerard Gelinas, George Hamel, Samuel Lapio. Ralph Nicolas, Philip Rinaldi Paul Vincenni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
ST. MICHAEL'S

For week commencing Oct. IT,
 The services in St. Michaels church tomorrow, Twenty-first Sun, day after Trinity will be as follows: Celebration of the Holy Commun- ion at 7:3o a. m. Sunday School ip the Parish House at 9:30 8. m, Morning prayer and sermon at II a. m. Sermon subject "The Armour of God" Young Peoples Fellow ship in the Parish House at 6:3t D. m.
 Monday
 s:ooa .m.-Holy Communion, St Luke's Day.
 700 D. m.-Altos and sopranos.
 800 p. m.-Girls' Friendly So. ciety In Parish House.
 8:30 p. m.-Men's Glee Club ir choir room.
 Tuesday,
 The Fall Conference at the Divi. sion of Religious Education of the New Haven Archdeaconry will be held in the Parish House begin- ming with supper at 6:30 p. m. After supper, group conferences will bC held. For the departments below the Intermediate, there will be tive conference groups: Building 9 Worship Program" led by Mrs Percy Rex; and Guiding the Re- ligious Growth of Our Children" led by Mrs. Harry Pool. Dr. German will lead the Intermediate group topic, Teaching the Life of Christ" Miss Deborah Vaill will lead the Senior High Group-topic, "Om High School Pupils" Wednesday,
 3;30 p. m.--Jr. Confirmation clas' in choir room. 800 D. n.--Sr. Confirmation class in choir room.
 800 p. m.-St. Michael's Mems Club in Parish House. Thursday
 TOO p. m.-Troop ? B. s. A. in Parish House.
 Friday
 S:30 p. m.-Brownie Pack in par ish house.
 TOO p. m.-Girl Scouts in Parish House.
 TOO p. rn.-Altos and sopranos. entire choir at 8 p. m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Rev. Harold Lucas, pastor.
 Sunday school will be held at ( o'clock tomorrow morning with an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
VALLEY MINISTER'S
 CONVENE TUESDAY

Dean Rockwell Harmon Potter of the Hartford Theological Seminary, and Rev. Alex L. Mckenzie of the Pilgrim Press, Boston, will be speak CTS at the opening session Tuesday of the Naugatuck Valley Association of Congregational Ministers at the Congregational church Prospect.
 Rev. John c. Walker pastor of Second Congregational church, Wa terbury, will speak at the evening session on his recent vacation trip to Australia and Pacific islands "down under". Rev. Roy M. Hough- ton, of Milford, will give an illus trated talk on the world conference Ut Oxford and Edinburgh last sum- saer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Christ. Science
SCIENCE SERVICES
 Sunday, Oct. IT. t

SuAAOdJ1 OCLs 4J.
 DOCTRINE OF ATONENENT' will be the subject of the Lesson. Sermon.
 The Golden Text is from I Cor inthians 1:9: God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fel- lcwship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord."
 Selections from the Bible include the following passage, Revelation 3:21: ITO him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne"
 Correlative readings from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scrip lures" by Mary Baker Eddy, include the following citation from page S7: l6-25: When will Jesus professed followers learn to emulate him in all his ways and to initiate his mighty works? . May the Chris tians of today take up the more practical import of that career! It is possible,-yea, 1t Is the duty and privilege of every child, man, and woman,-to follow in some degree the example of the Master by the demonstration of Truth and Life, of health and holiness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Catholic Data
"I CONFESS DIRECTLY TO
 GOD!"

"Why should confess to & priest? What good can he do when God is all about me, ready to hear and to judge me?"
 We hope you do, MT. Non- Catholic, confess directly to God, because we Catholics do the same thing. Most of us do 1t every night before we tumble in and our sleep is the sounder for 1t. But we also
 confess to the Catholic priest, once @ year, as commanded, and as many other times as we wish. Many of us get untold consolation from every confession. Some of us find 1t difficult and humiliating. But all of us do 1t because we dare not place our finite minds against the infinite mind of Christ-above the Sacra m n t which He, Himself. instituted when He said to His apostles: "Whosoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them: and whosoever sins ye retain, they are retained" (John XX-2S-King James Bible).
 And after all, the Catholics con- fesslon to priest must follow pretty much the same lines as your sincere confession direct to God. We must examine our con- sciences to know what serious sins we have committed. We must confess them all to the priest. We must have true sorrow for each of them, because they have offended God and have made Us unworthy of heaven. We must firmly resolve, by the help Of Gods grace never to offend again. If our sins have injured others, we must make amends, If at all possible, and finally we must perform the penance in- posed by the professionally a few short prayers, which. are in- tended as expiation of the tem- poral punishment due to sins al- ready forgiven. Without serious ness and the right intent. confess sion is a hollow mockery and a sacrilege.
 But what does the priest think of me If I confess shameful things?" He thinks nothing at all of you, as MT. John Doe. He thinks of you as an humble and contrite soul, freed from sin and going forth at peace with your Maker. He does not see your face in the darkness of the confession- al; but if you fear recognition, you. can go to any Catholic Church, to any Catholic priest, and your sins are just as readily forgiven.
 And what does he say about your sins? At no time, under any circumstances can the priest di- vulge the tiniest sin ever con- fessed to him. The Seal of the Confessional is one of the Church's most stringent laws. No court of law can make q priest break 1t, nor does 1t try in any land. The Pope himself would not dare to ask t, and asking 1t would be refused Only God, the priest and you know your sins and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
Ladies! Women vs. Woman Tilt DeveIopes Over Miss Perkins
 Lecture at
 Women's
 Club.

An internal dispute is rocking tllA Waterbury Women's club be- cause of the organizations Spon- soship of lecture here Nov. l by Miss Frances Perkins, secre- tafy of labor, The Democrat learned from a reliable source to- day.
 A number of members have pro- tested against the booking of Miss Perkins for a lecture under the clubs sponsorship, and feel that the woman cabinet members should never have received the Invitation. Others in the club feel that it is a great distinction to have had Miss Perkins accept the Invitation and come to this city to speak.
 The principal objection to Miss Perkins seems to be the fact that she was appointed by and is serv- ing under a Democratic President of the United States. Some mem- bers of the club have frankly ad- vanced this as their reason for objecting to the lecture.
 The local lecture was arranged some time and has been widely advertised. AS far as is known, the lecture will go on as sched- lled, despite the turmoil in the clubs membership.
 It was learned that one mem- Der of the objectors to Miss Per- kins' lecture has gone so far as to suggest that the labor secre- tary's text be looked over" be- fore she delivers her talk. Miss Perkins, 1t is believed, would flat ly refuse to consider any such procedure.
 Miss Perkins lecture will be de- HNered at the auditorium of the Waterbury Women's club. The subject of her remarks has not yet been announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
PASTORS CHANGE :
 PULPITS SUNDAY

Rev. pr. James Gregg, pastor ot the First Congregational Church will exchange pulpits with Rev. Alar M. Fairbank, rector of the Bunker Hill Congregational church, tomor. row morning. Rev. pr. Gregg will preach at the Il o'clock service.
 The weekly session of the Sunday School will be held at 10 @. m. The Young Peoples Society will convene at 2 D. m. to hear an address by Carl Heebner on Banking"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
you alone can divulge thern.

you alone can divulge them.
 Confession is a long and inter. esting subject. Would you care to hear more about it9 If so, please write Us and we shall be glad to send you the desired inforlna- ton in full. Address correspond. ence to:
 Catholic lnfCrnatiUn Dociety oe Yonkers, no Shonnard Place, Ycnkers, ". Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16
SALEM LUTHERAN

AeSF' w. 4O' GAVAAlhCA6s Twenty-First Sunday After Trim ity.
 Ushers-Burton Lundon and Ed. ward Gerber.
 800 a. m.-Swedish. Senior choir 10:15 8. In.-Bible School. (AlI English).
 1l:00 a. rn.-English. Junior choir. 300 D. rn.-Stewardship program in Middletown, Conn. Lutheran Church, 36 Liberty street. Speaker, Rev. M. L. Cornell, Conference President.
 7:30 p. m.-Stewardship program. Bridgeport Lutheran Church, 12s9 Park Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-16

Tomorrow the Mems Bible Class ol he First Baptist Church will eo0Iinue the study on the book of Cd esis under the direction of the ra tor, Rev. David T. Gaines. The Iss sns for the day will contain the 4kdfH of the flood.