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Evening star., 1937-06-20

cooperative system. They had had
experience with co-operatives: first
their cucumber cooperative which
aided them to market pickle products,
then their sweet potato cooperative,
which found profitable outlet for
this crop. So when certain outstand-
ing members of the community de-
cided it was high time they took ad-
vantage OF the Governments aid in
the identification of their homes, cer-
tain prominent citizens held a meet
ing, and as a result 1,5OO customers
OF electric power were signed up for
400 miles of line.
The committee came to Washington,
presented its case to the R. E. A., and
secured the necessary loan. They con-
Quoted their own little private fights
with the power companies, the corpor-
ations and whatever stood in the
way OF establishment of a co-opera-
tive line, and saw the project through,
securing 81 additional miles, with 1877
customers signed on this for service
and 230 more ready to sign up. Like
wise, they contracted for q second
section of line, 236 miles in length,
with 608 customers receiving service
and 700 to be served by this section
when 1t Is finally hooked up.
A FARMERS cooperative once
formed, lawyer is engaged, the
money is borrowed at 277 per cent,
engineers are employed, and the line
Is laid out. It is operated entirely
by the farmers themselves, its techni-
cal branches headed by experts of
their own choosing and in their
direct employ. The organizations are
non-prof1t making. Indeed, when they
make a profit, rates are reduced. In
most instances, the power is bought
from some private power plant, and
simply conducted over cooperative
lines, but funds have also been made
available, when advisable, for the
construction Of power plants to be
owned, like the lines by the farmers
themselves.
Definite provision Il mads for ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
SEWERS INSTALLED ON SEVEN STREETS
Supt. Fleming Reports on Progress of Work; Pratt
 Place Petition Tabled

Sewers have been completed on seven streets, Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Flemiug reported to the board of worker last night Tho sewers have been installed Un Nelson avenue, Norton street, Rock" land avenue, Chase avenue, 0rand- view avenue, Highland avenue and Welland avenue. The board author i2ed the clerk to set dates for hear. ings on assessments against property owners for these new sewers, the hearings to be held after title searches are completed.
 Though Q petition was filed some time ago with the board for Q change of name to Pratt place, Sio one appeared at hearing last night to support the change and the mat ter was tabled. Several property owners. however, from the street asked that the present cobblestone surface he replaced, and were told that this improvement would be made when South Main street .S paved next year.
 After a hearing the board voted to ask the aldermen for authority to proceed with the layout and grade of Dixie avenue. Two property own CTS registered la opposition, but the rest were in favor,
 It was reported that tho layout and grade of frvington avenue, from Bunker Hill avenue to Watertown avenue, has been completed. All alleged water overflow on Bradley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
MASONIC LODGES
 SPONSOR DEGREE
George Oliver of Winsted Speaker at COlOrful Rites
 at Temple Tuesday

The Master degree was exempli- fled at combined meeting of the Masonic blue lodges of Waterbury and the valley towns last night at Masonic temple with ldris Alderson, master of Euclid lodge, in charge of ceremonies. Other groups repre- sented were the Continental, Har- mony and Liberty lodges. Rt, Wor. George Oliver of Winsted, deputy for the third district, was the speak CT. After the exercises all adjourned to the banquet room where refresh- Inents were served.
 An impressive ceremony was per- formed with the following taking the principle parts: Worshipful mas ter, Idris R. Anderson, Euclid; senior warden, II. Leroy Woodcook, master of Continental lodge; junior warden, Edward D. Heinman, master of Lib. erty lodge; senior deacon, Thomas Finiay, senior warden of Contin- ental lodge; junior deacon, Ellsworth Schmidt, Euolid;, junior steward, Treemond Anderson, Euclid; senior steward, Sidney Spender, Euclid; lecturers, Gordon sperring, master of aHrmony lodge; Harry Bristol Raymond George, Euclid. Pine were presented by Frank A. Bailey and Dudley Beach,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY
 ATTACKS NAzI-ISM
Arranges Public Meeting to Take Action on Pro.
 posed Bund Camp

The Patriotic Order, Sons Of America, will sponsor c meeting on "Ainericanism versus NAzistn" at their camp room at Lord Kitchener Post hall, 2s scovill street. toinor- row evening at o'clock to which the general public Is cordially, inc Vited.
 Anyone interested in thls question will bc welcome to participate 1t was announced by the sponsors. Washington Camp, No. IS. this morning.
 George A. Holmes, Southbury War Veteran. who has led the attack oil the German. American Bund of hif town, will be the principal speaker
 The Patriotic Order Sons oi America, organized December 10 1S47, has always endeavored to save America for Americans and the 10. cal camp feels that this Is the tint when all loyal Americans should d aIi they can to keep the couiitr. as Washington visiOfied it should bt
 The regular meeting Of the cam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
Protection! Health Officers of Flu. ture to Guard Sani- 7 tary Districts.
 Against Con-
 tagioh.

While the health officer Of to- morrow may serve several towns grouped into sanitary district, he will be able to give them bet ter service than Is now possible under the single town health unit, because he will bo better trained and will Do employed on full time so that he will have more time to do work, it was predicted by pr. Franklin M. Foote, chief of the Division of Local Health Admin istration of the State Department of Health, in the departments weekly broadcast today.
 Even at the present time, tho work of the health officer has been expanded far beyond that of the days when 1t was considered he had done his duty when he tack cd c card on the front door of Q home where there was Q case Of diphtheria. Each case of com. municablo disease now calls for extensive detective work to deter mine tho origin, contacts between the diseased and others, what and where the patient has eaten, sources of milk supply, etc. Tho health ofiicer must promote gen- eral immunl2ation and Vaccina ton. He must have full knowledge of acute and chronic diseases, as well as of individual hygiene, Ho must know how lives of expectant mothers can bo Safegarded, and how to promote the health of in- fants and young children. It Is his duty to let everyone la the com inunity know how to use preven- tive measures against disease. |,
 But 1t Is well realized, pr. Footo said, that the health ofiicer can. not do the whole job alone, and that he must have the help Of spe- cially trained public health nurses and sanitary inspectors. The late ter arc needed in the protection of water supplies, sewage disposal methods and other sanitary prob- lens such as supervision of milk, food supplies and public eating places. In the past, many towns have been unable to afford we'll trained health officers and other trained personnel, but Connecticut statutes now permit two or more towns to pool their resources to form sanitary districts in which full-time health service can bc provided. Tn many nearby states, these health districts have proved to be the most successful means of bringing better health to every village and every home, Dr, Foote stated.
 In planning hig work in the fu- ture. he declared, the health of- flcer will coordinate all health ac- tivities in the towns under his Jurisdiction, uniting their efforts in a health program based upon q study of local n eeds that will prevent the most sickness and save the greatest number of lives at the least expense to the taxpayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
l5,OOO BeneIiciarleS

15,O00 Beneficiaries
 The Waterbury Savings bank will distribute, in all, about s500,000 to Christmas club members. It is eSti- mated that the three Christmas clubs conducted by local banks had a total membership more than l5,- 900 persons.
 Christmas club deposits this year were much higher than in recent years. The 1887 total of $635,000 compares with $5i0,000 last year, and about $403,000 the year before. The increase ove rlaSt year came in the face of decreased employment in the city.
 Throughout the country, more than 320,000,000 is being given out to about $500, ,000 Christmas club mem- bers this week. Tn Connecticut about $8,300,000 is being distributed.
 Shopping Cash
 It Is estimated that the vast sum primarily planned as Christmas shopping cash, will see at least 42 per cent of the total going for that purpose. Another 25 per cent Is expected to go Into permanent sav- ings, l2 per cent for taxes, 8 per cent for mortgage interest, per cent for insurance payments, ? per cent for education, travel and char ity.
 The total estimated for New Eng. land disbursement Is $40,800, 900, with Massachusetts Christmas club depositors getting $28, 100000; Con- necticut. second, $8,300,000; Rhode Island, third with $l,800,00; Maine, fourth, with $l,200000; New Hamp- shire, fifth, with $90000o; and Ver- mont, sixth, with $500,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
State CMTC Units
 To Mobilize Here
New Chapters Expected-to Be Organized Following Meeting Reserve Officers Protest Nye.Kvale Bill

A resolution of protest against passage of the Nye-Kvale bill before congress was adopted at e meeting of the State Department Reserve officers held last night at the El- ton hotel. During discussion which preceded passage of the resolution 1t was charged that the bill lis aimed to destroy the civilian reserve componentS of the army of the United States"
 Major Newton w. Alexander of Waterbury, state president of the Reserve Officers Association ap. pointed an executive committee to support 0 strong national defense, Included on this committee are Lieut.. Frank McCue, acting secre- tary; Captain J. Peter Costigan, Lieut.. George Scott, Capt. Richard Baxter and Lieut.. Finton Phelan.
 Legion Opposes
 Major Herbert E. Tiesing of New Britain, chairman of the liasion committee informed the gathering that the Nye-Kvale bills have been opposed by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and other units, and urged the Reserve Off, ficers to request their congressman and senators to vote against their passage.
 Formation of Q 0. M. T. Q. cadet corps in Connecticut with -'-1-. '----' '~""s''-- road was ordered corrected. Further
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
BRITISH VETERANS
 ARRANGING DANCE

Commander Donald Macdonald presided at c meeting of Lord Kitchener post British War Veter- ans held last night at which time plans were announced for dance which takes place Saturday night at the Post hall on scovill street Music will Dc furnished by well known orchestra. and 1t is expected that Q large attendance will rec snofid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

Watervillc, Dec. IA card party will be held tomorrow evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Byrnes of Pembroke avenue to buy new card table covers for the recreation al room at the veterans hospital at Newington. Prizes will be award ed and refreshments served,
 Pastor To Speak
 The Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible class will meet this evening at Grace Methodist church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
IS, COO To Receive
 Christmas Club Funds
Local Banks Distributing Checks ApprOximating
 S635,OOO-42e6 to Be Expended in Shopping

Waterbury banks have begun the distribution of Christ mas Club Funds with approximately $6S500 being dis trbuted to local residents The Christmas Club money is expected to prove great stimuouS to retail trade The Waterbury Savings Bank since Monday has paid about $12OOOO to Christmas Club Depositors The Waterbury National Bank has mailed checks totaling $S5000 and the Waterbury Trust Company has given out about $lOOOOO in Christmas Club funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

three units at Bristol, Hartford and Waterbury, fully organized and additional units at New Ha- ven, Bridgeport and Stamford con- templated' was reported by Lieut., Paul B. Schubert of Bristol. More than 200 youths already have been enrolled. It is expected that other units will be started after Q state meeting slated at Waterbury state armory, December Sth.
 AlSth Corps
 Tho Waterbury unit has been designated as co. B. 4ieth cadet corps while the Bristol unit Is Go. B, 304th cadet corps.
 Major Alexander reported that the state membership Is almost at It's peak and that Connecticut ranks l2th in the United States and first In the first corps area In members enrolled.
 Representatives were present from chapters in New London, Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford and Waterbury. A din- ner preceded the session. It also was reported that Lieut.. Col. Harry J. Deardsiey, of Waterbury and Major Edward L. White of New Haven, arc attending the New England advisory council meeting ct Boston, representing this state.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
DISREGARD ANTHEM

Penang, British Malaya--(UP)-- Cinema proprietors here have de- cided to stop playing God Save the King" at the conclusion of performances because audiences do not observe 1t In fitting man. ner,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
CcC JOBS GO BEGGING

Amarillo, TcX.--(UP)--Workinng conditions and employment in thiS city have improved to such an cX- tent that a request for eco en- rolecs brought only i6 recruits, There were openings for 50. ac- cording to Capt. r. W. Maxwell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
FACTORY IN BANTAM SOLD TO NEW YORKER
(gDecIaI to tbe TIemOcrat

Bantam. Dec. 1--(UP)--Thc War ren McArthur Corporation. design- CTS and manufacturers of anodic aluminium furniture, have bought the Bantam Ball Bearing plant wiicn has been idle since 1928. The firm will move its business from Rome, N. Y, to this town in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

will be bcId tomorrow night at I O.. clock. All members are requested to De present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

The okapi. . rare animal related to the giraffe, !s to have . Sanc- tuary In the Belgian Congo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

Traffic in the Strand of Lon don was halted when two Ahorigines from New Zealand greeted each other by touching noses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
BOYS BURN FIERY CROSSES

Cleveland --tUP)--Eight small boys confessed that they had built anG burned the fiery crosses which caused rumors of Ku KluX Klan activity In suburban Shaker heights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

road was ordered corrected. Further repairs on Bradley road were also odered,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
Your Choice! Three Thermometer Agree in One De- tail-Disasree in
 Another.

On one point, thermometers throughout Waterbury were in recorded agreement today. It was a hot day for September, or Aug ust. or, even, July.
 But strange discrepancy existed in the readings at noon. The official" record kept on the roof of @ Leavenworth street building at a location protected by walls superceding the height of the instrument, in question, was re- portedly 90 degrees.
 At city hall, where James R. Walker, plumbing inspector, has kept weather records for many years, the reading at noon was % degrees.
 And, surprisingly, the instrument manufactured blythe same com- pany and located at 53 Grand street, outside The Democrat of- flee, registered 92 degrees.
 If you felt the heat particularly today, you might take your pick from the three readings. Or you might look at your own ther- mometer between sips of some cool beverage and remark:
 "Huhl Who cares"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
RESORT HOTELS
 REMAINING OPEN
Special Autun1nal Events Arranged By Hostelries
 for Patronage

Boston, Sept. 3-(SpeciaD To ac. commodate the increasing number of post-Labor day recreational visi. tors to New England, many New England resort hotels, inns and camps are remaining open until well along in the fall, 1t was announced here today by the New England Council, all-New- England develop rnent organization.
 "A survey of resort hoStelries CO., operating with the council shows in- creased bookings over previous fall seasons, indicating the growing in- terest of the visitor In September and October vacations, the council commented. Numerous hotels are planning special events for the au- t,Innn season, including foliage tours routed and marked through regions bright with turning leaves, golf tournaments, mountain hikes, and other outdoor recreational activities. With the perfection of amateur col- or photography, hundreds of camera enthusiastis from all over the coun- try are expected in New England to shoot" It's resplendently decorated forests"
 Pine Orchard, Old Lyme. Moodus and Ridgefield are among the Con- necticut places listed for the accom- modation of fall tuoriStS.
 
 Deep-set hatchet fish have eloil- gated teiescopic eyes for use In the only inky cecan depths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
THIRTEEN LOST
 AS SHIP SINKS
One Survivor Got to Shore to Tell of Catastrophe
 at Sea

Panama City, Fla, Sept 3.-(UPD At least l3 members of the crew of the coastwise steamer Tarpon, which sank without warning in the Gulf of Mexico, 60 miles of Pensa- cola, Fla., were missing and believed dead today. Eleven were rescued last night after Addley Baker, 2e- year-old seaman from Mobile, Ala, swan for 26 hours through rough seas to report the disaster to coast guardsmen. The bodies of Capt, William c. Barrow, Q gulf naviga- tor for 70 years, and First Mate w. H. Russell were recovered be- fore darkness haTnpered rescue ef- forts. All of the missing were be- lieved to be negro deckhands.
 Caught in Squall
 Baker, who collapsed, exhausted, on the shore near here yesterday, told coast guardsn1en the Tarpon had been caught by Q squall and sank in less than three minutes. It had listed badly, he said, and then "lunged forward"
 Most of the rescued were found drifting on bits of the Tarpon's wreckage. Some had lashed them- selves to spars, others were cling ing to blanks, partly supporting themselves with life belts. They were taken to hospitals in Pensa- cola.
 The Tarpon was an oil-burning vessel; owned by Capt. Barrow. It survived hurricane in 1926 and a fire in 1927, and on the wall of his offlce Capt. Barrow had tackled this motto:
 God makes the weather but make the voyages"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
More Guest Passenger
 Suits sNowAnticipated
Repeal of Section 1928 Places Owners of Automobiles in Responsible PositiOn-NO Indemnifcation Likely

Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the State Motor Vehicle Depart rnent today warned the motoring public that repeal of Section 1928 of the motor vehicle laws leaves the way open for damage suits biggest passengers in privately-owned auto mobiles. He also calls the attention of the public to the fact that private cars used for the transportation of passengers do not generally carry sufficient insurance coverage unless they have livery markers.
 The statement issued by the de- partment fol.oWc:
 The repeal of Section 1928 of the State Motor Vehicle Laws returns the motoring public to the situa- ton existing ears ago when damage suits were frequent because the law permitted guests" of an automobile owner to sue the owner operator without having to prove intentional negligence" on the part of the driver O. the vehicle.
 Commissioner Connor desires to call public attention to situation particularly apt to arise in those cases where owners of motor ve- hicles make Q practice of transport ing friends to and from work-or to and from one destination to an- ther such as on vacations, etc, - without proper public liability cov- craze, even though the car may be properly registered.
 Generally speaking, Q guest in an automobile, since the guest" statute has been repealed, may now have ar1 action at law based on ordinary negligence against the owner or driver of either or both cars which may be involved in @ collision.
 Must Carry Insurance
 The commissioner emphasizes that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
Compensation Agreements

The Chase company has agreed to pay for an operation of JO- seph LovaIIo who claimed that on Friday, Aug. 13, he suffered 2 her. mia while, at his job of lifting cases and pushing trucks.
 Turner and Seymour Manufac- turing company and Ricardo Leoni, finger injury, $16.7C, start ing Aug. 6.
 BOnahglio and Alfonso Paga- nlnl and H. Paganini, knee in- jury, Sl3.S3, Aug. 8.
 Waterbury Farrel Machine and Foundry O., and James Donna. fro, foot injury, S12.33 for i've sevenths of c week.
 Torrlngton Building O., and Philip V. Leonl, specific settle. ment of Sl00 and expenses for ir- jured back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
BODY IS FOUND

North Adams, Mass, Sept. B. (UP)-The body of Thomas Vincent Moore, 48, mill worker and father of four children, was discovered floating face-down, in shallow wa ter of the Hoosac river in the cen- ter of the city today. A medical examiner said Moore apparently had fallen into the river accidentally while enroute home from work late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
NEW HAVEN TRAIN
 KILLS GRID PLAYER

Brockton, Mass, Sept. 3-(UP)- Joseph c. Jozack, g, Bridgewatei amateur baseball and football play CT, was killed early today by Q New Haven railroad train between West dale and Mansfield.
 The mutilated body, brought tc a Brockton undertaking establish ment, was identified by Stephen Belski of Bridgewater, who hao planned to marry Jozack's sister Anna on Labor Day.
 Police believed the victim had slipped while trying to board c Brockton- -bound freight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
CoRoNER's INQUEST

Greenwich, Conn, Sept. 3.-(UP) A coroner's inquest started today into the death of Joseph P. Farwell 56, who died late yesterday al Greenwich hospital of injuries suf- fered August 8, when she was struck by a car while crossing a street.
 Anthony Filancia, Port Chester N. r., the driver was held on a technical charge of reckless driv- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
KEPT HER ALIVE

Pittsburgh, Sept. 3.-(UP).-An B. "iron lung" the only one available in the Pittsburgh district, today kept alive 0-year-old Eleanor Harris of Derry, victim of infantile paralysis. Physicians at Children's hospital, where the girl is confined, said: "We don't know what we would do'' if another such patient were brought to the institution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
PLEADS GUILTY

Boston, Sept. 3.--(UP)-Carl R Hammond, 34, of 1lo Hawthorne street, Needham, bank examiner at the First National bank of Bos- ton, pleaded not guilty today when arraigned on c charge of embezzlins $1 ,o00 in bank funds.
 U. s. Commissioner Harry N. Gut- ernan continued the case to next Friday, setting bail at $l,0o0. Ham, inond was arrested last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03

When orders became mixed homes of hundreds of natives in Johan- nesburg, South Africa, were pulled down before new tenements were built. and the city has a problem in caring for them, 1t nov being winter in that part of the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
FIRST VICTIM

New Haven, Conn, Sept. S.-(UP) The current heat wave claimed It's first local victim yesterday when George H. Mautte, 60, died of . heart attack which the medical ex. aminer said was attributable to the heat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03
MAYOR HAYES COMMENTS

This section enables the per- sonel director to hold eXamina- tionS and tests for any employe at any time. It is easy to see that this section could readily be used to enforce the retire. ments of any employe who in- cured the opposition of the director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03

The Crimea is shipping fruit juices to Moscow, Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-03

Every nine years, more or less there is Q scarcity of rabbits.