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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
Rubber Waterproof Mill to Operate on FourDay Basis

Pupsta, Josephine Redo, Florence Roberg Blanche Thurst0n, Jane Wyatt, Walter Yarrison.
 Sophomores - Ruth Anderson, Verna Anderson, Donovan Bair, Irene Baummer, Blanche Beckling, Jane Bentley, Muriel Booth, Cath crime Brosnahan, Ruth Butkus, Rose Cariello, Jane Chiswell, Helen Cignotti, Walter Corcoran, Laurence Curtinn, Stella Czarny, Mary Dia- kus, Charles Daly, Jack Darby, Doris Donovan, John Fink, Patty Follett, Albina Gelezunas, Joseph 0linclas. Erenestine Gonsalves, Frank 0ruber, William Hermonat, Olive Hultberg, Ruth Kesel, Ray. mond Kralis, Rocco Labriola, AL phonse Lagownik, Rose Lammano, Grace lawrence, Genevieve Leng- vel Irene Loman, Amelia Lukasie- wicz Dorithy McCullum, Helen Meleganich, Margaret Minute, Wal ter Mis-, William Painter, Daniel Rado, Jean Raytwwich, Elmer Stauffer, Patricia Sweeney, Edward Szczesiul, Jane Thurston, William wyatt, Virginia zapatka, Ruth Zehnder,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

Naugatuck, Nov. 16.-FurS- changes in production schedules in the footwear plant of the U. s. Rubber Products, Inc, here were an- bounced today by Walter H. Nor- ton, factory manager. The notice follows:
 "No regular Making tickets will be scheduled after Wednesday, Nov. 24th until Tuesday, Dec. 7th for the following classificationS: All water proof varieties; Bathing shoes; Ten- his,
 Special customers orders that must be produced during that period will be handled by versatile and efficient units that can produce most economically.
 .."Kedettes, Sport Shoes, Sponuge Rubber Sections will not be oper- ated from Wednesday, November 24th until Monday, November 29th. Foremen may be able to accomnlo- date operators in the Kedettes de- partments who desire to leave town during the tennis shutdown if they apply before Monday, November 22 Present plans call for operating the Waterproof mill on a 4-day basis during December unless weather or an improvement in general business conditions result in big increase in customers orders.
 ""The Fabric Shoe mill will oper- ate after December 7th on five- day basis.
 Production of the holiday week after Christmas must depend upon improved business.
 Some reduction in personnel will be necessary on November 18th in the Gum Shoe and Gaytee depart ments.
 During periods of business un- certainty 1t is vital to all that the plant be operated economically, that operators receive the fullefst benefits of hing efficiencies, and that new products and better methods be developed.
 Report on Drive
 Encouraging reports were made at the second dinner in connection with the Naugatuck Building and Loan association membership drive today. The dinner was held at the local "" shortly after noon.
 Atty. Joseph E. Talbot was the nlain speaker. Yesterday Glenn ?. NoNle was the chief speaker al- though Atty. W. J. Weary and George A. Graham, drive chairman, also talked.
 NIr. Noble explained the advant- ages of the association and said residents here have been fortunate in the past ten years as the town has been singled out by more than one large industry and said that with the several small but thriving industries locating here, Naugatuck is no longer one industry town and its future seems more assured. NN. Weary gave fine talk. There will be no luncheon tomorrow but Thursday J. Soils Cohen, Jr, elirec- tor of the Society of Resident Ap- praisers, Philadelphia, an authority on low cost housing, will talk.
 Annual Meeting Tonight
 Directors and officers will be elect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

blom, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Andrew Turnblom of 7B New street extension to AXel W. Carlson, son of the late MT. and Mrs. o. F. Carlson of Waterbury, took place yesterday afternoon at the Salem Lutheran church here at 1 o'clock.
 Rev, William R. Frendberg, pas. tor officiated. The bride had as her attendants the Misses Gerreude and Florence Sweeney and Harold Turn. blom, brother of the bride, acted as best man.
 The couple left immediately on an unannounced wedding trip and Will live on New street extension upon their return. Mrs. Carlson has been employed in the office of the East" ern Malleable Iron Go.
 Banquet Enjoyed
 A pleasing program and fine din. ner made the annual mothers and daughters banquet of the Girls Friendly society of St. Michael's Episcopal church most enjoyable last night. The affair was held in the parish house.
 One of the features was a fine talk by Miss Elizabeth Moxley Bry- an who told of her experiences in recent trip to South America. She showed she had the gift of narra- tive and her talk was quite inter- esting,
 Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector Of the church, and Mrs. Charles R. An cdrsen, president of the society alsos poke. A play, What Grand mother Knows" directed by Mildred Hair, scored quite a hit. In the cast were: Ivy Noble, Ruth Mel bourne, Edna Shoeck, Helen Bird- sail and Edwardd Shoeck.
 Those attending were: Miss Rob- erta Adams, Miss Ivy Noble, Miss F. Audrey Hungerford, Mrs. Arthur F. Lewis, Mrs. Thelma B. Andersen Mrs. Anna F. J. Everest, Mrs. Fl. o Woodfield, Mrs. c. W. Hoadley, Mrs Ethel simmons, Mrs. M. Solberg Mrs. M. Briggs, Mrs. E. A. Hotch- kiss, Mrs. c. dordan Cowles, Mrs Mildred Bates Hair, Mrs. George Birdsall, Mrs. E. A. Andersen, Mrs. E. L. Jeffrey, Mrs. Fred Schumach- CT, Mrs, Pauline Fenn, Mrs. R. os- trom, Mrs. Roy Melbourne, Mrs. Hattie Fox, Mrs. Ivy Hart, Mrs. W. Noble and Mrs. J. T. Holmes.
 Also the Misses Eleanor Sullivan, Elizabeth M. Bryan, Winnibel W. Schaffer, Ethel Simmons, Frances L. Simmons, Esther Hoadley, Rachel Baldwin, Ida M. Hotchkiss, Margaret solberg Grace Woodfield. Barbara II. Andersen, Ella Cowles, Patricia Andersen, Lorraine Hoadley, Helen M. Birdsall, Edna L. Schoeck, Clara Patchett, Margaret Hoadley. Ruth II. Behlman, Mollie Schumacher, Audrey Follett. Hilma Ann Ostrofl, Maylah Burke, Ruth Melbourne, Pauline Fenn, Nancy Birdsall, Amy s. Patchett and Agnes Biggin. Palmer's Talk Enjoyed
 Members of the Naugatuck Wo- mems club yesterday enjoyed a fine talk by D. Carlton Palmer at a meeting held in Masonic hall. "The Joy of Pictures" was the subject of his address and he illuustrated 1t with 30 original works of art gath cred from all parts of the world.
 He told of his experiences in col- lccting his many pictures and laud- ed the high standards of American artists. He explained the meanings and intentions of some of the works he exhibited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

Ruth Dethlefsen, Beverly Douty, Marian Francis, Germain Giner, Y'ene Grochal, Jane Hubbell, Eliza beth Maroney, Mexine Miller, Shir- lev Miller, Lorraine Murphy, Rita O'Brien, Rosemary O'Connor, Glare ODonnell, Jane ODonnell, Eleanor Parkinson, Joseph Reilly, Mary Reilly, Rosemary Reilly, Frances Shepack, Joan Steele, Margaret Stotz, Airline Sullivan, Maureen Sweeney, Della Triano, Helen Unis, Grace Waterhouse, Francis Wood, Florence Yenches, Helen zwolinsky. Entries for the second series will be announced later in the week, &s will the names of the contest wha- ners.
 Fine Program Planned Current Events in the World of Music" will be the subject of a talk to be given by Mrs. Philip Paul at the monthly meeting of the muisc department of the Nauga- tuck Women's club to be held on Thursday night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Albert Holmbert.
 Miss Martha Johnson will relate the story of the opera Faust" by Gaunod and Miss Marguerite Dowl- ing will render "The Flower Song' soprano solo, and will be accom- panied by Mrs. Winslow Russell.
 "The Soldiers Chorus" from Faust" will be rendered by the club choral of the Women's club, "The Birth of Oratorio" will be the subject of a talk by Mrs. Adolph Nelson who IS leader for the even- ing. The Oratorio chosen as an Illustration Is Elijah" and the mu- sic department has been fortunate in securing the services of Edgar Wyatt, baritone, who will assist the Choral club in the rendition of cer- tain parts of this oratorio. Mrs. Albert Marsh, soprano soloist, will sing several selections from the Or- atorio in connection with this. Mrs. Harold E. Chittenden will render the contralto solo, 70 Rest in the Lord" with Mrs. Charles Brust ac- companying her. Edgar Wyatt will sing, Tt Is Enough, a baritone solo, with Mrs. Winslow Russell accom- panying him.
 The Club Choral will then sing % Lift Thine Eyes" Q trio from "Elijah" and this will conclude the evenings program.
 Local Couple Wed
 The wedding of Miss Thera Turn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

Naugatuck, Nov. 16-A total of l69 pupils made" the honor roll in the Naugatuck High school dur ing September and October, the report announced today shows These pupils had an average of 85ee or better in their subjects dur ing these months. Report cards were given out last week. The re- port cards are issued every two months now instead of monthly as was the custom up to last year.
 The freshmen and sophomores had a close race for top honorS, 52 fresh- men getting on the honor roll and 5l sophomores achieving this dis tinction. However, the sophomore class is smaller than the freshmen class os its record is comparatively better. Only 27 juniors ranked or the honor roll and 39 seniors made 1t, a good record considering the comparative size of the senior class
 The list of students who made the honor roll follows:
 Freshmen
 Edwin Baldwin, Garabed Barsum' ian, Ernestine Benson, Hedwig Ce' howski, John Cobbol, Ruth Connolly Isabel Currier, Dina Del Pivo, AL dine Engelhardt, Joan Feeney, Johr Fitzgerald, Ruth Fitzpatrick, Rits Fleming, Adeline Glinckas, Lilliar Gniazdowski, Betty Green, Wesley Jones. Albert Karalis, Regina Kelly Eileen Kiernan, Virginia Klimas' zewski, Ethel Korhut Beatrice Mac Lellan, John Mahan Leonard Mar chlewski, Edmund Miss.
 Peter Moeckel, James Monsante Soma Moran, Edward Noble, Leroy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
Further Changes In Schedules Made Due
 To Business Decline
Production for Holiday Week After Christmas Depends Upon Improved Times-Y to Elect Directors and
 Officers TOnight-Lyman Hoover to Speak
NAUG OK

| ed at hte annual meeting of the local Y. M. o. A. to be held at 6:30 tonight in the "" Boys room. Ly- man Hoover of New York will be the guest speaker and will tell of his experiences in China, from which he recently returnsd. Annual reports will be made.
 Rotary Governor to Visit
 Tomorrow will be a big day for the local Rotary club as w. Watson House, district governor of the l99th district of which the local club is a member will make his official visit here. Governor. Houses visit has been long anticipated and rous- ing welcome to him will be given at the weekly meeting of the club Wednesday noon in Halls tavern.
 On Dec. Clifford Moore will speak on "The Fairfield State Hospital and on Dec. IS Hal Perry will dis cuss Fishing in Anticosti."
 A number of local members are already preparing to attend the re- ception to District Governor and Mrs. House to be given in the Hotel Bond ballroom in Hartford. Those planning to attend should contact John Shmuck of the local club.
 Distribute Census Card
 Postmen here had busy day to- day as they distributed cards in the unemployment census campaign. These cards are, distributed at each house but only those unemployed, or partially employed on the WPA are asked to i'll them out. How ever those now partially employed who want more work can i'll them out. The cards are to be returned by those who sign them by Satur- day.
 The cards contain a message from the president, F. D. Roosevelt, in which he points out the census Is important to the unemployed that asks the census be complete, hon. est and accurate and promises If you give me the facts I shall try to use them fer the benefit of all who need and want work and do not now have it." No postage stamp or en. velope is required in mailing back the card.
 Warden John J. Sheridan last night announced the local commit tee to cooperate with the post of- flee department in an advisory capacity concerning the census drive.
 Leo T. scully, superintendent of the public welfare, was appointed chairman of this committee and other members are: Charles J. Bax- ter, Edward 0. Lingenheld, Tracy Noble, Rosser A. Donley, Richard T Parkinson, Borough Engineer Rob- ert D. Beardsley, Prosecuting Attor- ney Joseph E. Talbot, Edward J, Sodlosky and James J. Leary.
 Announces Names
 The Howard Whittemore Memo rial Children's Library announces the names of the contestants who have submitted answers to the first set of 25 questions in the Author Title" contest conducted by the library: Jean Amico, Freda Anen- berg, Joan Bulakitse, Frances Cuddy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
GEORGE E. BOWIE
 DIES SUDDENLY
Maple Ave Man Passes at Derby Hospital; {; Funeral
 Thursday Morning
BEACON FALLS
COrrespOndenL Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck S94S

Beacon Falls, Nov. l6,-Local friends of George F. Bowe of 10 Maple avenue, well known and popular local man, who died last night after Q short illness at the Griffith hospital, Derby, was grieved to hear of his death. MT. Bowe had many friends here.
 He was employed as @ foreman in the Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe Co.,, cnd was a native of Cromwell, Conn.
 .se leaves two daughters, Agnes and Mary of Beacon Falls; one brother, William P. Bowe of Nau- gatuck; and four sisters, Mrs, Cath erine Daley of New Haven; Mrs, Helen Hasslinger of Naugatuck; Mrs, Henry o. Dwyer of Norfolk and Mrs William Healey of Beacon Falls; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning from his home to St. Michael's church here where requiem high mass will be celebrat- ed. Time and other arrangements will be announced later,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
Princeton's Campus Cupids

"Hundreds of men are lonely in Princeton. Are you lonely, t0O?" was the appeal to Vassar College girls by the Lonely Hearts Club. of Princeton, N. J. Apparently Vassar girls are lonely. SOpho- m0res Robert M. Brandln, left, swamped with letters asking to be put in touch with ''pOst-bOx lOvers."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
CLOTHES SPRINKLER

If you are still sprinklinS clothes by the old time method of getting your hand wet and then shaking 1t over the pieces to be ironed, you may be interested lo know that one electric iron manu- facturer has spray on the mar. ket that will save you much time and effort - and dampen the clothe much more evenly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
CAMILLO AZZARO
 ORDERED TO COURT

Motor Patrolmai John Murphy last night arrested Camille Azzaro, 20, of IS Newell place and ordered him to appear at next Mondays session of trafflc court Azzaro fail- ed to appear yesterday when he was scheduled to be arraigned on reck- less driving charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
NEW FAKE

Those who have toyed with the thought of feigning amnesia to es- cape troubles, will see the possible result of such Q ruse in "There Goes the Groom" new RKO Radio comedy with Burgess Meredith and Ann Sothern heading @ large cast of favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

Owners of buildings In Galway Irish Free State, want the city te pay for the damage caused by crowds attracted to the city by horse races.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

of Waterbury to have placed on the ballot the proposal for adoption of such plan as was outlined lille. gally" with their petition. Here came the first of several sessions in the courts for the city versus the Re- publican, ct als.
 Muir Chance
 Here came, too, the opportunity of the Democrats to turn into 8 boomerang the vote fodder created for their defeat. Because several thousand veterans, several thous. ards more members of racial groups, would have blasted the Republican proposal, and the Fusionists with 1t, from serious showing in the ballot returns.
 Had the Democratic command ale lowed the merit system amendment to the city charter to go to ballot instead of proving its illegal crea- ton in the superior court just before the october election, in place of an approximate l9,000 votes for the Fusionists, half of the total cast, observers using "hindsight" say that the administration would have had 8 push-over. Certainly, far fewer "old line" Republicans would have given lip service at the polls to the candidacy of Senator George T.. Culhane, erstwhile Democrat and Fusion candidate for mayor.
 Recount Demanded
 Then came the anti-climax of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Ace Cop Trumps Diamonds Play
 For Grand Slam

Ovid Diamond, 28, of 745 North Main street last night found that 1t doesn't pay to obstruct the law especially when the law Is Off, cer Bill Mccarthy.
 It was doubly impressed upon his mind today in city court when Judge John F. McGrath sentenced him to 10 days in jail on an in- toxication charge; IS days on a breach of peace charge; and 30 days on a charge of resisting an officer officer being MT. Mccarthy.
 Residents of g Savings street sent in a hurry call for Officer Mccarthy last night after peace- full efofrts to remove Diamond from the premises failed. Officer Mccarthy testified today that he asked Diamond to leave the house quietly with him, and for answer, Diamond engaged him in a scuffle which finally landed them both out on the street. Diamond first. The battle continued on Savings street, but 1t was Diamond who had enough first. Then the wagon" was called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

AASOssSSAsV
 to then, the greatest since the war, 1t Is reported.
 Speaking for the executive com- mittee of the Waterbury chapter, John M. Hutrall, chairman; Mrs Edith Ladd, executive secretary, and Frank J. Green, director, wish to express sincere appreciation to each contributor, to each worker, espe- cially those who conducted the house. .to-house canvas; to each in- dividual, who made success possi- blo. Employers and employees partic. ipated wholeheartedly.
 Thanks Press
 ITO the newspapers we are deeply grateful. Thanks to the theaters for their cooperation. Radio this year played an increasing part in our en. deavor," declared those In charge of the enrolment.
 The following report is condemned inasmuch as through the courtesy of tho press, individual acknowledge ment, from day to day, was made possible.
 Total returns for the twenty first annual roll call of the Waterbury chapter, American Red Cross, con- ducted from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day, amount to $9,- 4e5.45, on increase of $875.42 over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
SUPREME COURT
 TO HEAR APPEALS
Two on Docket t Week From Today-.WatertOwn
 Defendant in One

Two appeals from decisions rend- cred in the local superior court will be heard in the supreme court Of errors, Thursday, January 6, 1888 at 10:3O a m., according to a docket of cases released today.
 The cases are: the appeal of Mrs. D. c. Evans from the refusal Of superior court to set aside @ jury verdict for the defendant in her ac- ton against the Byrolly Transporta- ton Company; and the appeal of the Liggett Drug Company from the judgment of the court in granting Mrs. Elizabeth Calkins damages of S3,0OO in her suit against them.
 Another supreme court action Of local interest is the appeal in the case of Grace s. Hartwell against the Town of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
BURGLAR ALARM ! PAGES POLICE
Bank Street "Janlnned" With Cops, Patrol Cars
 Within Few Minutes

Indication of the efficiency of the local police department and the police radio system was seen last night in the speed with which the department covered" a suspected break at the store of Jones-Morgan, Inc, 96 Bank street. Three minutes after the alarm was registered at headquarters 9 armed policemen, including motor patrolmen, vice. squad members and street patrolmen had the building surrounded.
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach and Captain Frank R. Cut ting, who were touring the city in 8 prowl car hurried to the scene with the other motor patrolmen.
 The investigators found that Q rear door had been latched on one side only, and that the open side had been pushed ajar by the wind, breaking an electrical circuit and registering alarm with the A.D.T. The alarm was relayed to the police department,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Annual Red Cross Enrolment Here Greatest Since 1919
Methodists To Meet
 In Chicago Council
Leaders From All Parts of Nation to Attend Conference on Chmchs Program -Three-Day Session Arranged

leaders of the Methodist Protestant church, south, and the Methcdist church of Canada as well as by rep resentatives of the sponsoring church. Together, a constituency 0g more than twenty-five million VIII be represented.
 Clerical and lay leaders of other denominations will share the pro- gram with leaders of the four Methodist branches, in an effort to answer such questions as "Wh4s have we to offer that will meet the challenge of the future?" and What can we expect of our church?" Tn fact, the council com mittee has outlined a program Of seven purposes for the council each to be discussed at some session of the meeting.
 Opening of Session
 Thus, at the opening session on Thursday morning the theme will be "As Christians We Look at Our WOkgO h4AA1 AA eAAC R4vCAAASOAAs 1AS Methodists We Look at the Gos~ pei" Tn the evening, the question will be "As Churchmen We Look at Our Church. Subjects to be taken up Friday are What We Expect of Our Church" "'"aow Can the Great Major Divisions of Our Church Fit Into the Situation?" and The Dy- mamie of Our Faith"
 Saturday will be devoted to the formulation, as far as 1t is possible, of a specific program for the future of the church. Methods to transmit the findings of the council to the church as a whole also will be taken up at the final session.
 Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf of the Chicago area heads the execu- tive committee for the council and is serving as program chairman. Serving with him are more than five hundred church leaders, rep- resenting every part of the church and of its leadership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Executive c Committee Voices Appreciation
 Of City's Generosity
Nearly So,5OO Subscribed By Representative Mem. bership-Press, Theaters, Radio Agencies Men.
 toned For Distinguished Service

last years figure, and an increase of 422 in memberships.
 Group Returns
 Group returns are as follows: rn- dustrial plants, oftices, etc., $42Sl.07; schools, Sle6.O0: Bunker Hill district, Mis, Helen l.. Stoddard, chairman, S379.0O: West Side Hill, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, chairman, and Mrs Ridgway Shinn, vice chairman, $S96.- .75; overlook section, Mrs. M. H, Toomey, chairman, $l4S.50: Fair lawn district, Mrs E. Fl. Glover chairman, $l03.05; Waterville dis trict, Mrs. Ralph Darlington, chair man, $46.00; Miss Virginia Wells, captain, $35l.75; Mrs. William & Vandercook, captain, $4l.80; Mrs Frank L. Bugden, captain, $l78.00; Miss Lois Warner, captain, $S58.00; Mrs. Joseph DiPietro, captain, $59.85; Miss Harriet E. Gregory, captain, $2s6.60; Washington Hill district Mrs. Albert Centerbar, chairman $500: Mrs. Frank J. Newcomh, cap- tain, $ll.35; Bank booths, Miss Mar jorie Lynch, chairman, $120.92: Thomas shanahan, chairman, $i94- .75; office subscriptions, s93.00; mall subscriptions, $3o8.00: fraternal or- ganizations, associations, etc., $2S6- 80; miscellaneous, $82.95.
 Branch Chapter
 Chapter branches as follows: Mid dlebury, Mrs. Ira Stevens, vice chair man. $62i00; Plymouth, Mrs. Fred Buell., chairman, $l35,60; Prospect, Mrs. Clifford Clark, chairman, $6l.75; southhury and South Bri- tain, Milton E. Coer, chairman, $66.25: Thomaston, Mrs. John Braxl,