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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Q. Are there any cOmmustiC religious sects in existence?

A. In his highly interesting book, "The Small Scots in America" just published, Elmer T. Clark states that there have been a number of communistic religious experiments from the time of the Essenes down to the present day. There are several such communistic sects still in existence. The term communist in it's religious sense has no ref- erence to the Russian experiment nor does it necessarily include the abolition of private property and the adoption of absolute community of goods. though most of the sects have adopted this in some foam and at some time. By this term is meant only the groups which have with drawn more or less from the society about them into colonies where they have set up their peculiar principles as the rules of conduct ior the group.
 The religious element has been the leading feature of most of such colonies. None have been able to survive. It is interesting h note that America has pro. Vided the most fertile field for cOmmunistlc adventures, though 1t has contributed little or n0th. Ing to the theory Of communism. 4 few American communities are still maintaining Q struggling existence, but these are either at the point of death or have abandoned their communists principles.
 Mr. Clark quotes an authority as giving the following reasons for their decline: CD Their fails ure to solve the problem of the family; (2l the surrender Of lib. evty Involved; (a) the inability t0 hold the young pe0DlA; (4S the neglect of mans desire for culture; lB) the increased i6le- ness. lack of thrift, insuficlency
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
SALVATION ARMY

Adjutant and Mrs. Hugo WIbeFg and Lieutenant Nathanael stmings ton, ofiscers.in-charge.
 Meeting Schedule Tomorrow
 e:45 Q. nl,--sunday School,
 il e. m.-Hollness meeting.
 6:60 D. my. P. L. meeting.
 T:30 D. m.-Opensair meeting.
 SD. In.-Publie service.
 Adjutant and Mrs. H, WibeFg, with Lieutenant Nathaniel shining ton and Secretary and Mrs. Charles Rietdyke, will be attending the Eastern Territorial Congress to be conducted in New York cltH by General Evangeline Booth from No- vember 6 to 90. @ergeant-MajoF Frank Duren will have charge of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

the weekend meetings at the lccal Corps on Savings street. The Sun' day morning holiness meeting will be conducted by sergeant-Maj0T Prank Duren. The Y. ?. L. meeting at 6:30 will be under the leadership Of YPL secretary. Miss Ellen Hardy. The public service ct 6 p. m. will be conducted by Treasurer Mrs. Ros berta 6pohreF, The public Is coFs dially invited to attend all these meetings. The Young Peoples Le. zion is running . contest at the present tme. and all young folks between the ages of i2 and 30 are Invited to come and get acquainted
 Tuesday, Nov. Q, T:30-CoFps Cas det class.
 "Wednesday, Nov. 90. T:30-open air meeting. e:00--Public service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
NAOMI CLASS TO
 CONVENE MONDAY

The Naomi Glass of the First Baptist Church will meet Monday at the church with Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Terry as hostesses. The Philathea Glass will have Q home- coming meeting next Wednesday at the parsonage.
 Arthur L. Purinton will lead the discussion in the high school de- partment tomorrow morning at 9:46 o'clock. The lesson for the Mems Bible Glass tomorrow will be the continuation of the story of Abra" ham.
 Admission to the harp concert Thursday evening, November IS, by Miss Artiss deVolt will be by free tickets which may be obtained at the First Baptist Church office.
 The next meeting of the board of deacons will be held Tuesday eve- ming, November 16, at 7:S0 o'clock at the Baptist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
METHODIST WOMEN CONVENE TUESDAY
Prayers for Cause of Peace to Be Uttered
 Throughout Country

Prayers for the cause of peace will be uttered by nearly three mill lion Methodist women when they assemble under the auspices of the Million Unit Fellowship Movement on Tuesday, November 9, In the twenty thousand Methodist churches in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Portro Rico to study the inter- national scope of church work.
 Adopting the African word for journey of exploration, these women will make Q "safari" into the fields of activity of the Methodist church's world service agencies. World peace, and how the church Is working to promote 1t, is one of the many phases they will examine.
 A part of the Million Unit Eel lowship, Movement, the safari was planned by Mrs. J. M. Avann, head of the woman's department, with the cooperation of the director of the world service agencies. Special material depicting and Interpreting their means, methods and objectives has been prepared and will be pre- sented in each church by local women leaders.
 Rehabilitation of the Ohio valley floor area, settlement work among southern mountaineers, the prob- lems of the share cropper and the dust bowl farmer, mission work in big city slums and foreign lands, the endeavor to promote temperance in the United States, Christian educa- tion for men, women, boys and girls and the distribution of native lan- guage Bibles throughout the world are a few of the other aspects of Methodist world service to be de- Scribed.
 An interesting highlight of the program will be the presentation by way of photograph recordings, of David Lee, Chinese Christian now student in America, who sings in Chinese a group of native songs and translations of old Methodist hymns. A message from E. Stanley Jones, famous Methodist missionary who visited the United States last year and helped launch the Million Unit Fellowship Movement, will climax the day of study.
 Last February, Methodist women of America united for their first special participation in the Million Unit Fellowship Movement and plans are already underway for ans other national project, a Fellowship tea to be held next February 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
STICK IS GIVEN
 HEROISM MEDAL
Especial Te The Democrat

New Milford. November 6-John '. steck, a native of Waterbury Conn. was last night awarded the Theodore ". Vail silver medal, Q ci- tation . s250 check and a gold button replica of the medal tonight at 6 reception in the Town Hall for his heroism in the rescue oi Prank Chase from flood waters in March, le36.
 The presentation was made by Harry c. Knight, president of ths Southern New England Telephone Go. in the presence of 300 guesti and employees of the power coln- pany, representing all neighboring cities. Mrs. 6teck was presented a bouquet of chrysanthemnms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

will tell about her trip to Australia. Final preparations will be made for the Christmas sale Wednesday from 3 to g p. m. in the work room. Mrs. Martin E. Lane is chairlady. There will be fancy work, aprons, handker- chiefs, novelty jewelry, candy and marmalades for sale. Christmas cards and wrappings will be sold by the Junior Auxiliary and hot but tered popcorn by the Alpha Nu Sor- ority.
 Open Meeting Tuesday
 The calendar of events at tho Second Congregational Church next week follows:
 Monday, Nov. 8, 4p. m.-Girl Scouts, Troop 3. 2 p. m. Crusaders. 2 D. m. Rehearsal for Dickens Christmas Carol" 7:30 p. m. Stand- ard Leadership Training Course.
 Tuesday, November 9, 8 p. m.- Alpha Omega Fraternity. 8 p. m. Open meeting of the Evening De- partmett
 Wednesday, November 10, 3 to g D. m.-Annual Christmas Sale. 6 to 8 D. m. Annual turkey dinner. 2 p. m. Second Church Knights. 7:30 p. m. Sea Scouts.
 Friday, November l2, 4 p. m.- Junior choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. Senior Choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m Boy Scouts, Troop 2. SD. m. Young Peoples dance in Davenport hall.
 Notes
 Miss Elizabeth G. Kane, history teacher at Crosby High School, will be the speaker at the Pilgrim Fel- lowship meeting tonight at s o'clock, Her subject will be "Connecticut- The Land of Steady Habits"
 The annual Father and Son barl- quet given under the auspices of the Mems League, will be held In Daven- port hall Friday, November 19 at 6:l8. A most interesting program has been arranged including e talk by Paul Cruikshank, headmaster at Taft school; a demonstration of magic and both talking and silent movies.
 The Union Thanksgiving Service will be held this year at First Church with Rev. Alan M. Fairbank of the Bunker Hill church as preacher.
 A turkey dinner will be held at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church Thursday from 6 p, m. on, for the benefit of the church. Tick cts may be secured at the church office.
 A sale of articles made by the blind will be held at Grieve, BiSSet & Hollands Store on Thursday, No- vember Il. More than 500 blind per sons in Connecticut find partial em- ployment as well as financial returns ,as a result of these sales, We hope that the members of this congre. gation will take Q friendly interest In this event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
of capital and inefficiency in its use.

Q. What do Catholics believe about sacraments, and how many do they have?
 A. Catholics believe, as a matter of faith, defined by the Council of Trent, that there are seven sacraments, all instituted by Jesus Christ, that the sacra- ments confer grace on all who receive them worthily and with the right disposition. The Sacra- ments are: Baptism. Confirma- ton, Penance, the Holy Eucha- rist, Extreme Unction, Holy Or- ders and Matrimony.
 Catholics believe that Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders imprint an indelible character on the soul, and so cannot be repeated; and that the sacra- ments are necessary to salvation, though not all are necessary to every person. Baptism and Pen- ance are called secraments of the dead because they are con. ferred on those who are spiritu. ally dead in SIT; the others are of the living. and should be re- ceived in Q state Of grace.
 o. Do yews iavs pllgFimages to holy places as do Catholics and M0hammedans7
 A. Pilgrimages to Jerusalem have been a custom Of the Jews since the earliest days. Travel with 6 religious motive was or. dained for every male Jsrealite (Ex. xxIII.i7, Deut. xVI.ie three times . year to Jerusalem ct Passover. 6hahuot and the Feast Of Tabernacles. 4 distinct group of pileFlmages, wholly religious in character are tho annual visits to the graves of several revered Fabbis. The rec vlval Of the Passover pilgrimage to jeTusaleln Uf the Jewish col ohists and Of hundreds og Jew from foreign lands. is Fegarde9 as . revival Of Biblical practics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
BUNKER HILL

'Tflree Is 6 Crowd" will be the subject of the sermon of Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pastor, at the II O. clock services tomorrow morning at the Bunker Hill Congregational church. Communion and a media ton period will be held.
 The Young People will meet in the evening at 2 o'clock and discuss the subject, "Is Our Society Cold or Friendly and How Can We Make It More Friendly" The choir will be made up of Cora Jean Bartlett, Lil- Han Stone, Harry Carter, Robert Lewis. Jessie Palen ST. and Barbara wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Naugatuck Church Directory

for their First Communion which will take place on Sunday, Nov, l4th at 7:30 @. m.
 800 D. m.-Sr. Confirmation will meet for @ preparatory service for their First Communion which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 14th at 7.30 a. m.
 Thursday
 700 D. m.-Troop 2 B. s. A. in parish house.
 Friday
 3:30 p. m.-Brownie Pack in Par ish House.
 700 p. m.-Girls Scouts in parish house.
 TOO p. m.-Altos and sopranos; entire choir at 8 p. m.
 Announcements
 Notices will be sent out during the week of the Missionary meetings to be held at St. Johns Church, Wa terbury on Nov. 18th at 3 D. m. and 8 p. m. The speakers will be the Rt Rev. Charles B. Colmore, D. D., of Puerto Rico, The Rt. Rev. Thomas Jenkins, D. D., missionary Bishop of Nevada, The Rev. Athalicio Pithan of Brazil and Miss Helen J. Dis brow of Japan. MT. Lewis asks that the members of St. Michael's parish make an effort to attend one ot these meetings.
 Notice was given that the speaker at the annual Mother and Daugh- ter Banquet of the Girls Friendly Society, which will be held on Mon- day, Nov. 18th, will be Miss Eliza beth Moxley Bryan whose experi- ence in the South will make her exceedingly interesting. The mem- bers of the Friendly Society are preparing earnestly for very pleasant evening on that occasion under the guidance of their chair man, Miss Ivy Noble and their new president, Mrs. Charles R. Anderson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
SWEDISH TABERNACLE

Bible School will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Swedish Tabernacle Baptist church it was announced this morning by Rev. Axel I. Peterson. pastor.
 Rev. MT. Petefson's sermon at the II o'clock worship will be "A Chris. tan" Thursday afternoon Of next week at 2:30 o'clock the Ladies Aid Society will hold e meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Carlson, 223 Cooke street. Thursday evening at 7:45 o'clock prayer service will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
ST. PAUL. N. E.

4 communion service will be held at l0:30 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church, tt was announced this morn- ing by Rev. Samuel Johnson, pastor At the same tiFne there will be cons secration of a special offering.
 4 social and devotional meeting Of the Youth Council will be held al c D. n. Harvey Hendricksen is pres- ident The topic will be Peace Needs HeroeG' There will be nc evening services next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN

Rev. Harold Lucas, pastor.
 Sunday school will be held to- morrow at o'clock and an English service will take place Nt 10 a. m. A German service and Holy Com- munion are scheduled for II o'clock
 Monday at 8 p. m. the church council will meet and Tuesday at 3:45 the Confirmation class will convene. Thursday at 2:30 the Lad. les Aid society is scheduled to meet and at 7:30 p. m. a session of the Young Peoples society will be he'd Choir rehearsal is set for 8 p. m Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL

Communion Sunday, November 2 l0:30 a. f1l.-Thc order of morning worship: Preludc-Communion, in c flat
 Dubois The Processional Hymn No. 2-All
 People that on Earth Do Dwell" The call to worship, invocation and Lords Prayer Anthem: God So Lover the World
 -Stainer The Scripture Reading Prayer OHertory quartet: o Savior of the
 World-Goss Doxology Hymn No. l97-According to Thy
 Gracious Word The Communion Address-"First Christian-Then Congregational" The Reception of Members The Call to Communion Hymn No. 20l-Break Thou the
 Bread of Life The Sacrament Hymn No. 370-Forth in Thy Name Benediction Postlude - In Memoriam-Karg-
 Elert
 The flowers in the vase will be ir memory of Deacon Aaron A. Bene. dict. The flowers on the small tabl, will be in memory of Jack William Keillor.
 The forum, 7:3o D. m.: Organ Recital, 7:l6 to 7:30 p. m..,
 ...........:.......,... Boellmanr Suite Gothique
 I. Chorale
 IT. Menuet
 0avotte ....,. Martini Guilman Will O the Wisp. ...G. B. Nevir Marche Champetre .......,. Boe, Hymn No. A Shadows of the Evening Hours, verses 1 and 3 Invocation and Lords Prayer Anthem: Cherubim Song ......
 ..''''''... '''''' ooEtiiydLiSk Address-'"The Reconstruction of Our State Government" ........
 .............G Gov. Wilbur L. Cros Offertory Anthem: Evening Hymn ............... Balfour- Gardiner Question Period Hymn No. 466-O Beautiful for Spacious Skies Benediction Postlude -Sortie, in A....... Dubois
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
SALEM LUTHERAN

Rev. w. R. Frendberg, pastor.
 .II Saints Day Ushers-Henry Johnson and Ar. thur Pearson.
 800 a. m.-6wedish. Junior choir EolO-Jane GisslandeF. i0:i5 a. m.-Church school and Bible class.
 ii:00 a. m.-English. Senior choir Children's choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

As the bells of AbeFgale Parish church in Scotland rang out for Elias Hughes. the beIl-ringeT. and hts bride. the tongue Of one bell flew off stoDping ell of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Readers invited to send in questions regarding the Jewish faiths Questions will be answered promptly possible They should address the writer and should be journal The National Conference of Jews Fourth New York City Where personal reply Is requested it should be stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
Congregational
FIRST CHURCH

sunday SerViceS:
 Communion service at il o'clock Sermon by Rev. pr. James E, Gregg "The World Judged by the Saints.
 The topic for discussion at the meeting of the Chrismon society al o'clock: "They Are American Too, led by Miss Eileen Knauf.
 7:30 D. m.-Union service at Sec. ond church. Governor Wilbur L Cross.
 Notices for the Week
 Monday, 4 p. rn.-Junior choir re. hearsal. 7:30 D. m.--The meeting oi the Ellen J. Whiton Book club will be with Miss Ruth E. Sellew, 337 Lincoln street. 2 D. m.--Girl Scout leaders training course in Scou, house. 7:30 p. m.-Leadership train- ing institute at the Second church.
 Thursday, 9 a. m,-Fall rummage sale in the Scout house. Mrs, Elmer Tullar Is the chairman of the sale 0 Q. m.-Cub Pack No. 1 will play footbell et Fulton Park.
 Friday, 7:30 p. m.-Boy Scouts Troop No. 1.
 Thursday, 7;45 D. m. Meeting of tho advisory committee at the par sonage.
 I0:30 @. m.--Girl Scouts, Troop No. 1 will meet outside the Scout house and then go on @ hike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
 (Meadow Street. Rev. Wayne White, Minister. Services Tomorrow

9:4o Q, m.-Churcn SCHOOL
 1l:00-Morning Worship service. The Sacrament of Holy Commun- ion will be observed. Church Hour Nursery for younger children.
 6:30 D, m.-Epworth League dis cussion.
 7:30-Opening evening service of the winter series. A worship drama will be presented by the young peo- pie, entitled "The Color Line" A duet will be sung during the wor- ship service which follows, rendered by Miss Mildred Weyh and Miss Enice Judd.
 Calendar for the Week
 Drama Guild Meeting, Tuesday,
 Special official board meeting at 8 p. m. Boy Scout troop meeting at Wednesday,
 Ladies Aid meeting, 2:30.
 Leaders Class at 7:30. Thursday
 Girl Scouts at 2. The choir will AlOAu tVo ACAiVuA oul tAAAA O oONAIi wv ming at the home of Fred w. Moeckel, Bingham street.
 CONGREGATIONAL
 The church school will meet at 9:45 a. m. in the parish house.
 Morning worship will be held Ut II o'clock. The minister, Rev. Ed ward R. Hance, will deliver a brief sermon which will be followed by the Communion Service. Chilren's subject, "The Three Johns"
 The church kindergarten will be open in the parish house. Parents are invited to leave their younger children there while they attend the morning service.
 Music: Introductory Voluntary, Prelude in E minor" Bach; An them T Will Magnify Thee, Rog- CTS; Offertory, 70 Savior of the World" Goss; Concluding Volun- tary. "Fugue in E minor Bach.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship will meet at p. m. with Miss Elsie L. Merrill, 84 Cliff street.
 ST. MICHAEL'S
 For week commencing Nov. 2.
 The services in St. Michaeps church tomorrow. twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity will be as fol- lows: Celebration of the Holy Com munion at 7:30 a. m. Sunday schocI in the Parish House at 9:30 a. m The Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brew ster, D. D.. will administer the Rite of Confirmation at the II a. m. ser- vice. Young Peoples Fellowship will meet at the Parish House at 1 ?. m. to go to New Haven. Monday
 TOO D. m.-Altos and sopranos,
 800 p. m.-Girls' Friendly Society in church. 4 business meeting will follow after which fayors for the Mother and Daughter Banquet will be made. A full attendance is de. sired,
 Tuesday
 800 ?. Bi,-Women's Auxiliary in parish house.
 6:i6 D. Wardens and VestFy in choir room.
 e;46 ?. m.-Noyitiates in choir room.
 Wednesday
 9;s0 ?. m.-Church Heipers in parish house.
 3:30 ?. m,-Confirmatl0n class will meet for Q preparatory service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-06

The famous composer, Frederic Chopin, was born on March l. 1909.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-23
.CARBLED RADIO
 MESSAGE BLAMED

New York, July 2s-(UP)-A garbled radio message, relayed from ship at sea to the Chatam. Mass, station of the Radiomarine cor- poration, was believed today to have caused the belief that an uniden- tified airplane was attempting to fly to Europe.
 The report of the mystery flight gained credence for a time yester- day after the American steamship 6canmail relayed to the shore sta- ton Q message which was believed to have come from the British freighter Rance.
 The message asserted that the plane was sighted by the Rance Wednesday evening about 800 miles off Cape Race, N. F.. but investiga- ton discolsed today that the freighter was in the West Indies at the time the message was received and relayed by the Scanmail.
 American and Canadian aviation authorities insisted that no plane had taken off from any accredited flying field for Q trans-Atlanlic hop. Since the report lacked confirmation from any other source. 1t was con- cluded today that the radio message had been garbled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-23
BRITAIN HAS NEW
 DIVORCE LAWS

London, July 23.-(uP)-The house of commons passed the bill liberalizing Britains divorce laws to- day when 1t approved without e vote the amendments made by the house of lords.
 The bill becomes law when the royal assent is given, probably next week.
 The most important amendment reduced the time after marriage before suit can be filed from five to three years.
 Previously, adultery was the only ground for diverce. The bill as amended permits divorce for de- sertion, cruelty, incurable insanity, exceptional hardships" and de- pravity.
 The bills sponsor, A. P. Herbert. in speaking on 1t today, took Q parting shot ct the Archbishop of Canterbury. who straddled the issue in the house of lords and abstained from voting, but did his utmost to narrow the grounds for divorce.
 T do not agree with the Arch bishop of Canterbury" Herbert said. T am bound to say with great respect that this is not the first time I have not been able to follow the workings of that great mind.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-23
LIQUOR PAYS BIG
 AMOUNT OF TAXES

Washington, July g. - (UP) - Ehe Bureau of Internal Revenue col- lected taxes on enough hard liquor, wine and beer during the last year to Float IS ships as big aS the Queen Mary. Figures released today showed an increase Of approxi- mately IS per cent in withdrawals from storage of both liquors and malt beverages In the fiscal year ended June 30 from the previous year. Together, withdrawals totaled ao3, 3,040,639 gallons in the fiscal year leS7--s7,779720 of distilled spirits and 206, ,26i ,sl9 of beer ale and stout. The bureaus alcohol tax unit did not list figures for wines.
 The statistics showed that whis- key was the outstanding favorite hard drink of Afnericans-72, ,64e,- oi0 gallons. Gin consumption was N,2To,77S gallons, brandy l,o66,SS0 and rum s3,467.
 All in all, the populace drank something less than half as much distilled liquor in fiscal 1887 as beer and ale, despite the fact that hard liquor Is prohibited in nearly Q quarter of the country. Sale of beer-3.2 ct least-has been legal Azed in every state, by Q supreme court ruling in Kansas and by law in Alabama during the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-23
LABOR LEADERS
 ARE DRIVEN OUT

Reading. Pa, July 23-(UP)- John W. Edelman, Philadelphia di- rector of the committee for indus trial organization, and several of his assistants were driven from Hershey today under threats of violence, the union leader charged on his arrival in Reading.
 Edelman and his staff went to Hershey to attempt to organize workers in the Hershey Chocolate Corporation plant. With Mrs. Mary Schneider. he had just completed arrangements for a mass meeting when his party was surrounded by several automobiles filled with men, he said.
 The men were ''vigilantes" from a meeting of the United Chocolate Worwers at Stoversdale, according to Edelman. They ailegediy threat ened the o. I. O. representatives with tar and feathering," and then escorted them out of town.