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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
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Oakland, Calf, assembly plant.
 Thus 1t went from day to day, with General Motors officials be- ginning each days work with a checkup of which plants were not operating due to sitdowns. The complete list, kept private by c. M., now totals more than 200, a fig- ure, not disputed by union officials.
 AS early as April 2, scarcely two weeks after the signing of the agreement, Knudsen made his first protest to Martin. Agreements not lived up to are no agreements" !" sternly cautioned Knudsen, de- manding that the union live up to its agreement and stop the sit- downs.
 "Self- Starting" Sitdowns
 Many of the sitdowns were brought about by causes an out- sider would consider trivial. In some cases there was not only no effort to use the regular grievance pro- cedure," but plant managers could not even find out what the griev- ance was until production had been tied up for some time.
 Causes were discharge of union members, alleged discrimination" against them, confusion over work ing of the "shop-steward" system, even misunderstanding such as one incident when shift finished its quota 10 minutes ahead of time, and "sat down" to wait for quitting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Bishop Reinys Given
 Welcome Brass City
Young Lithuanian Prelate Celebrates Pontica Mass,
 Attends Reception Given By Federation

and many of whom occupy their spare time in study to broaden their education. The speaker also men, toned the many church choirs which provide musical advantage.
 Entertainment
 The entertainment was given un- der the direction of Prof. Alexander J. Aleksis, organist, and president of the Lithuanian Catholic Federation.
 The program included an accor- dion duet played by Edward Digi- mas and Val Mrakevich; vocal duet sung by the Misses Adele and Jennie Lusas; and song speciality by Miss Dolores Markevich. Mem bers of choir who took part in the program as soloists were Marcelle Andrikas, Peter Laxauskas, Mary Albauskas and Algrid Ulinskas. Others included in the ensemble were Mary Adomaitis, William Xiii man and Al Jarvis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

f Gossip . . MT. and Mrs Raymond Beardsey who were joined in matrmony last May in Bridgeport have very nicely equipped apartment on Cooke Street Ray you know is affiliated with the Connecticut Light and Power Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith, back from thelr Honeymoon at home to friends on oakland ave- rue Mrs Smith is the former Helen Condon. Jo- seph Kline has moved his family from Lexington Ave- me to Herkner Street. Mrs Nicholas Del Rosso has been discharged from St. Mary's Hospital. Camp Neewah summer site for girls and located in the scenic
 hills of Winchester several of Waterburys airest on its registration list
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

One of the many new rules of the state motor vehicle department now in effect receives the hearty endorsement of the Tower. is the one which provides that motorist who injures horse, dog or animal classified as cattle shall that the animal has neces- sary attention and that report is made to the owner or custodian of such animal police peace or judi cal officer in the vicinity violation of this provision is made traffic infracton. The purpose of this law IS to eliminate license revocation in case of failure to report an injury to animal. Under the old law, person convicted failing to report an injury to an animal had his license revoked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

dent Martin o, the U. A. w. requested modifications of the agreement, including recognition of the union as sole bargaining agent for all employees instead of only for its members. Knudsen refused to discuss any such modification until the union gave assurance that unauthorized sitdowns would stop, and the fomenters of such sitdowns would be punished.
 Local Leaders Defiant
 Martin promised to get the situa- ton in hand, but had a rough time in many cases with local leaders. One such local sitdown in- stigator, reached at the plant by Martin on the telephone, defled him flatly and said the men would sit until they got what they wanted, regardless of Martin, or the union, or anyone else.
 The first time 6 man gets power In his hands the temptation Is heavy to wield it. Most of the minor leaders of the auto union are today just like boy given a brand new popgun for Christmas. He's go- ing to fire 1t. These local leaders learned how to pop the gun during the big c. M. sitdown of last Jan. uary. They still like to hear 1t pop now and then.
 Martin Cracks Down"
 Following the seizure of Lan- sing, state capital, in an unruly c. I. O. general strike, and with re- sentiment rising against the con- tinual streams of sitdowns, Martin cracked down" urging that union members restrain themselves. as they were doing the union no good, and threatening punishment by suspension, expulsion, or fine.
 Since then the sitdown wave has subsided. and Martin maintains there have been none since his definite threat of a week ago to punish entire locals for unauthor- ized sitdowns. ,,.. ,l
 New to Both Sides
 What is behind this turbulen. wave of .sitdowns in the very face of the unions own discipline2 Let Wyndham Mortimer. first vice. president of the U. A. w., explain it.: ..
 "The labor policies of the auto industry go back 40 years. It has been a policy of keeping employees in a constant state of fear - fear for his job, which is all the worker has. It means food, clothing, edu- cation, shelter, and lie itself. After years of being in fear of losing his job. fear of domineering foremen. 1t is natural that when that fear was suddenly removed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
When a woman faints.

When a woman faints. When a woman smlles many things have happened you can readily ascer tain by consulting histOrys pages. However, history doesn't say so much about what has happened when n woman tainted. . . That's left to the newspapers One tainted up at Lawrence Mass, the other day. which isn't so unusual, either for the woman or lmocking bird and the facts. At one of the towns busiest corners two cars came together in what the noIice would term a minor traffic accident One driver young woman alighted to find out the dam age to her vehicle "a new sedan. She stared at rear mudguard a few moments Yes, there was a scar and dent. She became hysterical, then tainted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
A NATIONS PRAYER

Forgive our arrogance our thoughtess deeds So pregnant in great evils long concealed ! And in triumphs may bitterness
 Renew the wanton wounds that grace has healed. We keep tryst with passions stupid pride
 And weep forgetting Brotherhoods sweet kiss; These silent moments of eternity N Are but strange roads that end at fears abyss. There is for the faithess drones
 Who steal their sustenance from mother-earth There is faith where shining palaces
 Bear but contempt for virtues nobler birth. Wherever tyrannys great thirst for power
 Has walked in blood and raised great walls of steel We pray for vision patience to endure =.
 No sterile years to sadden human veal @ may prayers inspired by Freedoms hope
 Retain the beauty of 8 holy heart, ThRt we may find true justice in our land:
 The charity and courage of our part we pray that vain boastng be our lot
 No mockery consume our transient dust; For where the Caesars ruled new voices call ... N Q us from the dumbness of lifes lusl
 GEORGE I. LEI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Select Second Quota .
 For Boys Club Camp

Three complete days of sunshine, nature study, water sports and com- petition were terminated Saturday by 17 boys, who attended the Boys club camp on the Cheshire read. During the next seven weeks, sev. eral other boys will be afforded an opportunity to attend the camp.
 Lake Hitchcock is used for swim- ming. E. Clements was chosen the best camper, and he also won the singles horseshoe pitching cham pionship. Doubles was won by 'Aubin and Matteau. E,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Editor Tall Tower Topics

Editor Tall Tower Topics am stranger in your fair city hail from New York, but have business connections which make me visit here two or three times
 month The medal for the time being is well deserved this week by the artist CD who painted the bright yellow lines on East Main street from Silver street east There are on each half of the road two bright yellow lines and four white lines walling the old trolley tracks. The latter lines there, before the yellow ones were painted At night with bright lights evident, driver is puzzled to which line to keep right o Why do they have to make such pictures of the streets? Bewildered Driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
AQUATIC PROGRAM. PLEASES VISITORS.
Several Hundred Attend Seasons First Special
 Exhibition at " Camp

Several hundred attended the acquatic meet which was the prin- cipal event yesterday of the first visitors day of the season yester- day at the Y. M. 0. A. camp al Smiths Pond, Watertown: '!
 At the council fire in the evening
 under direction of Art CharpeRtier
 Thomas Smith of the staff told stor- les and the annual ceremony .of the Sons of Matacha was held with the following boys taking part: Ted Belfit, William Herr, Derek Peters, Dan Canning, Richard Larson, Jefi Smith, Jay Buckley. The following were elected to the group: Jack Hoffman, Teddy Shove. Robert Wakeley, Joseph Cote. @' ' .
 Andrew Hendryx was in charge of the Sunday morning chapel ser- vice at which Art Purinton spoke.
 Winners in the acquatic sports conteses were: 20 yd. dash, lst, Donald c. Slator: 2d, Robert Grish: l: Sd, Clarke Chapman: five man canoe race, lst, tent A, Andrew Hendryx, Dan Canning, Stuart Lar sen, Donald Keeler; 2d, tent c: three boat race, 1st, tent 2, Tom Mccarthy, Robert Negaria, E, Bellesario: 2d, tent 3, Robert Hayes, William Ellis,., William Ed wards; four man canoe race, lst, tent 3, Al Hurten, Tom Mccarthy, E. Bellesario, Bob Wolseley: 2d, tent 1. t'.. -tt r.
 Other winners were: Canoe tilt ing. (seniors), 1st. Dan Canning and Andrew Hendryx: 2d, Albert Curtis and Drew Lynch; 6ur man boat race, 1st, Dan Daly and Robert Kerransis; 2d. Richard Waters and Bill Cote: Sd, Nathan Pierpont and James Brewster: 20 yd. dash, 1st, Bob Walsey; 2d, no,,l T,,w. d WdvUard Tauefi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
c. M. Seeking More Assurance of
 Discipline
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Detroit, July 12-The 200 sitdowns in General Motors plants in the four months since G. Ms agree ment with the United Auto Work CTS March 12 loom up big here to- day.
 Unless mutual guarantees against further sitdowns are arrived at in conferences now on between Presi- dent Homer Martin Of the union and President William S. KnudSen of G. M., there is grave chance that the whole agreement may lapse Aug. 12.
 The 200 sitdowns referred to are those which have stopped UT slowed down production in 4S General Motors plants since the agreement of March 12. Practically all appear to have violated the terms of the agreement signed then. It provided that "there shall be no suspension or stoppages of work un- til every effort has been exhausted to adjust them through the regular grievance procedure, and in no case without approval of the interna- tional officers of the un:on."
 c. I. o. Prestige Involved
 The now-famous 200 sitdowns are important because they are standing in the way of modifica- ton of the G. M. agreement, now being sought by the union, and because they are being pointed at by Republic Steel's Tom Girdler and others as a horrible example, of how the c. I. O. keeps, or does not keep, its contracts.
 Since the G. M. agreement was signed, an average of around 5000 G. M. employees have been idle every day, due directly or indirectly to sitdowns.
 As to the main facts no one dis agrees. The highest union officials accept without question G. Ms list of the 200 sitdowns, and admit that none has been authorized by the international officers of the union and hence that they violate the letter and spirit of the agreement.
 Only Four Days of Peace
 The agreement was signed on March 12. Just four days later came the first sitdowns. They were small ones involving less than 100 men in the Chevrolet plant at Flint and the Fisher Body plant at Pontiac. Three days later came a large Sitdown in the Fisher plant at Flint, and just 10 days after the signing of the agreement came a complete shut down of the Chevrolet plant at Bay City, Mich. Three days later, 2,000 sitdoWners closed completely the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Lithuanians in this city extended a cordial welcome to Most Rev. Mecislovas Reinys, coadjutor of the diocese of Vilaviskis, Lithuania, who yesterday was celebrant at a pontifical high mass held at St. Joseph's church at II a. m. Last night the visiting prelate who Is the youngest of Lithuanian bishops and a champion of Catholic action, was the principal speaker at reception given in his honor at the parish hall by the Lithuanian Catholic Fedora tion of societies.
 The mass yesterday was preceded with a procession from the rectory along Congress avenue to the main church entrance at John street. Many persons along the route and on the steps leading into the church knelt as the solemn group passed.
 Officers of Mass
 The visiting dignitary was assist ed during the mass by Rev. John Ambot, pastor of Holy Trinity church in Hartford, as arch-priest; Rev. Dr. John Strakus of Marianap- oils college, deacon of honor; Rev. Dr. A. Paulinkonis, Marianapolis, acting deacon; Rev. Dr. P. Svedas, also of Marianapolis, sub-deacon, and Rev. Joseph J. Valantijus, pas- tor of St. Joseph's church. George Vilciauskas of this city, seminer- ian at St. Bernard's in Rochester, N Y. was master of ceremonies.
 Last night Bishop Reinys de- scribed conditions in Lithuania and how they might be compared with those here. He said that schools and seminaries have been improved and that a new seminary was recently constructed in his diocese in Vilka- viskieje. He said that abroad so- cieties are now being organized and great progress is expected within the next few years. He stated that he has received many fine ideas on his visit here which will be used to advantage in Lithuania. He complimented the Lithuanian young people of this country whom he said were industrious and ambitious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Lfe's odd iobs "Chef Golf Course Locker-Up- per- the title bestowed on 16-year-od Ted Martin of Banff today who possesses of the queerest jobs in Canada Each night when darkness finishes play he actually locks up the Springs Hotel Golf Course to ensure its being there the next morning His job real N prevent the bears deer and elk from literally walk
 ing off with the greens After locking up he sits be-
 side the main entrance Bow Falls all night, Shooing the big game away they amble down for friendly roll
 n the sandy bunkers Occasionally before the gates are
 with shining lantern has to the whole course to eet him out Before the fenced playful ges- tre of the bears to down from Mount Rundle
 nder whose shoulder the nesteS, pick up the green flags and carry them half mile up the noun tain side It cheaper to build the fence around the -doar-course than to continue buying flags and replacing greens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
KIWANIS CLUB

Waterbury Kiwanians will meet
 the New Haven Kiwanis golfers Wednesday at the Waterbury Coun- try club for . match instead of holding their regular session. The next Wednesday, July 2l, the Ki- wanis golfers will meet the local Ro- tarians ct the country club here. Leon French is in charge of ar- s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Tall Tower Topics
Good Evening.
INVITATION TO TEA
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

You must to tea one day. We really have much to say. Fancy meeting you here at Chez Louis, The heat in toWn-wouldn't it make you blooeyP come here often shopping days, My dear you should try their lobster mayonnalse Oh gracious, no, I'm driving the same old car, But I take the train in, much easier by far Yes we enjoy little place on the sound, So cool and nice bit Of ground Could I recommend someone for nice hair cut? Go to Antoine at 54th, hell fix up but He's closed Wednesday afternoons-ycs waiter my check Darling it's been seeing do look wreck? Such a rlsh do out to tea one day. We really much to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-27

State Department Commander Jo. seph T. Wolfson, of Hartford; Commander Meyer Luhoy of New Haven; Past State Department President, Mrs. Nellie Luboy of New Haven; Mrs. Hilda Fannick, Gold Star Mother after whose son the local post was named; Past State Department Commander Dr. How. ard s. Cohen of Bridgeport, and all past and present commanders or Connecticut Jewish War Veterans posts.
 pr. Louis L. Weinberg Is general chairman of arrangements. other committee chairmen are; Program Commander William Schneer; CO., chairmen, Senior Vice. Commander Rudolph Hennick; Junior Vice. Commander, Israel 0reenblatt; Chaplain Jack Rutman; Ofacer.ot- the-Day Israel Helfand; Sampson siegal, Joseph Reiner and Adjutant Joseph Yanowsky.
 Samuel Lipitz will have charge of tickets and Jack Eutman Is M charge of publicity.
 Senior Vice. Commander Hennick is in charge of arrangements and entertainment. The reception coiri- mittee is made up of Past Conainan- der Harold Green, Morris Robin, Ed ward Goldberg, Charles Rosengar- ten, Abe Litsky and Samuel Apir- ian,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-27

/ Attorney Walter E. Monagan, Jr., son of one of the foremost members and 3 former president of the Waterbury Bar association Attorney Walter E. Monagan, ST., has accepted . position as claims attorney for the Insurance Com pany of North America.
 The post makes 1t necessary for Attorney Monagan to maintain 0f- Aces in Philadelphia, Pa., and to spend the larger part of his time In that city. Since his admittance to the bar Q short time ago he had become we'll known in practice hCre with his father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-27
STAMP CLUB TO
 GATHER MONDAY
South School Members Enthusiastic Over Stu.
 dent Organization

Oakvllle, Nov. 27.-The Stamp Club at South school Is made up of any pupils from grades 5, 6, ', and 5 who are interested in stamps. The number Is limited to 90. Bernard Kuntzweiler is director. The meet- ings are held in South school from 6:45 to 8 every other Monday.
 No president has been elected as vet, instead e chairman Is elected for each meeting. For the first meeting Harold Brew served as chairman and for the second, Robert Seller; and for the meeting which was held on November 22nd, Vita Lapio was leader. Dorothy Mulhern Is permanent secretary and Edward Woodruff, treasurer.
 At the first meeting the Water town Stamp Club were guests. MISS Eeslie and MT. Swift gave brief talks and then the guest speaker, Robert Platt of Waterbury gave an interesting talk on stamps as e Hobby" He particularly stressed pre-cancels.
 The second meeting was devoted to talks by pupils. Jean Stafstrom spoke on "Why Collect U. s. Stamps" Albert Pops's topic was "Why c Stamp Club Should Have e Stamp Library" Donald Flynn discussed "What Learned from my Foreign Collection" Stamp contests were held and prizes awarded.
 The last meeting was e particular ly interesting one. Miss Elizabeth Kirk was introduced. During the summer months she visited foreign lands-New Zealand, Tasmania and Austria. She told of the famous geysers seen and of the life of the people. She particularly stressed the friendiiress of the people under all conditions and hoped that the same friendly spirit would prevail iil the lives of the Stamp Club members. The exhibit of things from the countries visited was very interesting-cigarette cases, little bears, hot dish plates, etc.
 Miss Leslie surprised the club with c showing of the Coronation film. This was aS c preparation for the study of the Coronation stamps and lecture on. that subject which is the topic scheduled for the next meeting. The film is Q very clear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-27
STATE OFFICERS TO ATTEND BALL
Jewish War Veterans Host Tonight at Military Eunc.
 ton, Dinner-Dance

David Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans of the United states, will present its third annual military ball and dinner dance at The Elton tomorrow night. A floor show VIII be presented by e cast of Broadway entertainers as one of the features of the evenings program.
 Dinner will be served at 8 p. m. Dress will be informal, Members of the post and auxiliary will serve on @ reception committee.
 Members of the general committee reported today that advance reser- vations pointed to capacity crowd All local veterans organizations will be represented and scores of friends of Jewish veterans will at tend.
 Among the guests will be National Commander Harry Schaeffer, ot Pittsburg: Past National Comman- der William Beeman, of Boston; State Department Commander Fred s. Harris and stan, of Meriden; Senior State Vice. Commander Mill ton Richman, of Hartford; Past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-27

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