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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
4-HClubs Encouraged
 By Exposition Prizes
Greater Opportunities for Boys, Girls in Dairy, Cattle
 Poultry Exhbits-TwO Divisions Arranged

competition in the open classes.
 Two showmanship contests will be held: One on Thursday, the 23rd, wiwth Earl J. Cooper of Chicago as judge, for the six New England teams. the contest to be divided into two classes, l2 to l6 years inclusive and IS years and over; and the con- test confined to Bay State club members only. The State Depart ment of Agriculture further offers medals to members of the highest scoring county team from Massa- chusetts and a new prize of $2o silver trophy has been donated by the Society for Promoting Agricul- ture to the highest scoring county team, the thinner to retain possess sion for one year. The society ot- fers another new prize of $l00 in the showmanShip contest to Massa- chusetts members only, each con- testant using an animal owned and fitted by the exhibitor,
 HOlstein Medals
 The Holstein association offers silver medals to the owner of the champion holstein heifer, champion snowman and herdsmen, and certifi- cates to winners of first five place in each class. T hree sets of ribbons are offered by the Jersey Cattle Club, for judging, showmanship and a gold medal for the champion jer- sey. Judge William Greenshields' selection of an ayrshire champion will give the owner of the champion, heifer, born and bred in New Eng land, a silver trophy. In the guern- sey division, special ribbons, a cream jug for the best female and three medals for the best guernsey judges will be awarded by the American Guernsey Cattle Club.
 AS an innovation this year in the All poultry show, there wil Joe an egg show and poultry equipment dls- play with $50 in cash prizes to win ming club members. Two included shipping coops, feed hoppers, egg testers and miscellaneous articles. A sweepstakes prize of g will be given
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
THE RULES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
LEADERS ENJOY
 + LAKE VACATION.
Boys Club Members Spend Three Days at Cheshire
 Camping Quarters

The Boys Club Leaders enjoyed a social 'get-together over Labor Day weekend. They spent three days at Hitchcock Lake and Camp Combellack, the Boys Club camp ing quarters in Cheshire.
 The program enlivening the members stay at the camp and lake follows: .., Saturday:
 800 a. m.-Arived at Camp Com bellack.
 s:30-TEike to Lake Hitchcock for swim and steak and corn roasts.
 li:00-Back to camp for baseball and dinner.
 1:30, p. n.-sports program. 7:O0-Supper--card playing.
 9:S0--Retired. Sunday:
 S:OO-Up for breakfast and the day.
 lo:0O-Wood chopping indoors newspaper reading.
 12:O0-Dinner.
 l:00-Rest period card and checker playing.
 3:00-Sports program indoors. 7:30-Supper-camp fire, marsh. mallows roast.
 0:30-Retired. Monday: 10:00-Breakfast.
 i1:00-Hike to lake for swim and roast.
 200 p. in.-Horse back riding given to the Leaders by Rocky Grove ofiicials.
 4:00-Sports program. "7:00--Supper, camp fire.
 9:30---Leave for home. '
 Anthony Bruno, chairman and publicity manager, was head of the committee in charge assisted by Joe seph Rossi Victor Mannello and Leonard J. Lucia. All members of the corps were present for the out ings except William Sidella and Ray Leblanc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

Tn . letter to the Board of Alder men, MT. DePaStino, who Is highly regarded as q leader among his people, requests that the measures be tabled until the citizens have been acauainted with what the merit system will stand for, once placed into effect.
 MT. Depastino claims the system sun.Afnerican in principle In that 1t tends to create a privileged class of eligible city officials and en- ployes."
 The complete text of the com munication is as follows:
 Waterbury, Connecticut
 September 2, 1887. To the
 Honorable Board of Aldermen, City of Waterbury.
 Gentlemen:
 On behalf of thousands of citi- zens of Waterbury, wish to re- gister my opposition to the passing of a resolution by you at this time placing the question of adoption Of the Merit System before the cleo tors at the coming election.
 The question Is of such import ance and the taking away of cer- tain privileges from our citizens by such 6 law, of so serious a nature, that our people should be better &C., quainted with the proposed system
 Without casting any suspicious reflection on any of the sponsors of the movement, I am informed that many of those who signed the petition presented before you, were not aware of the far reaching ef- feet of the Merit System.
 Moreover, believe the system
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

Springfield, Mass, September 7- Competitive enthusiasm among New England 4-H Club girls and boys has beeB spurred immeasurably by the greater opportunities for prizes and cash awards offered this year in the 4-H dairy calf and poultry exhibits and contests during the Eastern States Exposition from September 10 10 25 inclusive. undreds Of dol lars In prize money as well as tro- phies and ribbons will be awarded in the various events which will at- ford these scores of earnest young contestants the further opportunity Of absorbing the many educational and recreational features Of the ex- position.
 N. E. Division
 Two distinct divisions are sched- uled this year for the dairy cali club show, the first, a New England section which has been expanded to include 10 exhibitors from each Of the six New England states, and the second, a Massachusetts diyis- ion confined to entries from this commonwealth. Cash Prizes will be awarded in the All calf club open classes, which includes the all New England entries by the exposition and In addition the Holsteln PrieSian Association. American Jersey Cattle Club, New England Ayrshire Club and American Guernsey Cattle club are offering medals and trophies to breed class winners.
 The Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, oldest agri- cultural organization in the United states, continues It's interest in Bay State All club members by offer ing more than $2000 in prizes for exhibits in dairy calves and poultry. All dairy calf judging is scheduled 10 rthe same day as the senior breeds, with the open class judge placing the junior rings. In both sections, first, second and third place winners will be eligible for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

unAmerican in principle in that 1t tends to create a privileged class of eligible city officials and employees.
 will not hesitate to say that there are many citizens to say that there qualify for public office under the proposed system, who might be just as useful to the public and as meri~ torious as many who could pass any test.
 The merit system once adopted practically takes away from the cit- izens the control which they should have overe public officers and tends to establish a self-perpetuating class of public officeholders, .. And, in conclusion, l wish to as. sert that the promoters of the pro- posed system cannot give us a guar antee that, we will then have a per- feet and incorruptible form of gov ernment. .... .. Many of the proponents of the so- called system already, have agreed that in certain ways abuses can be effected.
 The Merit System has always been in force in our armed forces, and anyone who has been In the army and navy will agree that abuses and determinations were and are as possible there as in any system.
 For the foregoing, and other req sons, I respectfully request you to table the consideration of the pro- posed system, until such time as the citizens will have been able to be- come better acquainted with its
 Respectfully yours,
 John De PaStino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

for the best piece of equipment made by 4-H club member.
 A poultry judging contest limited to Massachusetts All Poultry Club members Is scheduled for Friday, the 24th, each county to enter two teams. In this also the Massachu- sets agriculture society offers gold, silver and bronze medals to the three high scoring contestants and @ silver trophy to the highest scoring county team, this to be won three times for permanent possession.
 Robert P. Trask will be superin- tendent of this All feature, assisted by Harley A. Leland, Bneton P. Cummings and Earle H. Moline. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Merit Systena Analyzed

tenth prepared by the waterbry Chapter of the Connecticut Merit System Association in Mayor Hayes comments. #
 SECTION slO-APPLICATToNs FOR TESTS .a
 The Amendment (COmplete texO s-.t, The director reject the application any admission refuse applicant refuse certify the of an eligible for employment. N % Who found to lack of the established qualification requirements the position which applies or for which he has been tested.
 Or who physically unRt tO effectively duties of the position. Ea IVY 7, Or who addicted to the habItuA drugs or ntox- eating liquors. lftlr 5t Or who has been guilty of crime infamous q netO- rously dsgracefu conduct F5s tNgs 'Nf1 .s Or who has been dismissed public service for delln- quency. sifHf @h fN r8g a statement Of any nateriaI fact practiced practice dcceptlOn OF fFnd in his application his combinations seurlnR e
 gbiity appointment &tfN WI $$ Any person may appeal the civil service beard from t action with uleE tabished hereunder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
YOUTHS HELD IN
 STABBING CASE

New Haven, Conn, Sept. ' (UP) Pour youths were being held today under heavy bonds in connection with the stabbing of Edward Well chans, 20, during a brawl.
 Those held under technical idle- ness charges were John Maher, 2l, Gordon Anderson, IT, John Hucul, 25, and Will M. Hucul, IT.
 Police said WelchanS was at tempting to start, his car when the quartet, sitting on Q porch, began to taunt him about the age of the machine. An argument started
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

nominate Mrs. Mary Kilmartin as democratic candidate for town clerk. She will oppose Town Clerk Dora Egan, elected two years ago as 8 democrat but running this year as e candidate on the fusion ticket.
 Victor Manbruno, popular mem- Der of the Young Democratic and Italian Democratic clubs, will be nominated for selectman, replacing Domenic Barbieri, who this year is Q candidate for city sheriff on the fusion ticket.
 The mayors speech of acceptance will be the opening gun in the democratic campaign. Up to now the party has done no public cam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
Mayor To Broadcast
 Acceptance Speech

Wasting no time in opening his campaign for reelection, Mayor Frank Hayes will broadcast an ad- dress immediately after being re- nominated by the democratic party Thursday night He will speak from the aldermanic chambers at the city hall, with the address to be broadcast at 9:l5
 Democrats will name their can- didates in the 1887 city elections ct city, town and school conventions at the city hall Thursday night. The entire present slate of ofiice- holders will be renominated, with one or two exceptions.
 The town convention is slated to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
INO INCREASE IN |WPA PERSONNEL
Either Applicants Declined Work or Failed 10 Re-
 ceive Official Post

The new WPA work period, which got under way this morning after the weekend layof, did not see the increase in personnel which was supposed to have been effected with the 78 persons who were declared eligible about ten days ago for work on local projects.
 The Democrat learned today from reliable sources that only about orie- third of this group of 78 people re- ported at various projects today for work. William E. Kennedy, engineer of projects, and Mrs. Margaret Ver- don, head of the welfare depart ment, could not be reached at press time to verify this information.
 The situation today is unique in that 1t indicates, unless the assign rnent slips were not sent out from the New Haven oflce to the local eligible individuals that these per- sons who were interviewed and found eligible from a relief and physical capability status are not particularly eager to work.
 If this is the case the activity of, local WpA set up, which has been badly hampered by curtailments during the summer months, will con. tinue to lag until more men can be added to the projects. The serious ness of the cuts in Connecticut, which have necessarily affected Wa terbury, can be readily observed from figures which have been re- leased in Washington. During the week of August 28, according to Aubrey Williams, assistant WPA ad- ministrator, the state of Connecti- cut lost more than 1000 WPA ern- ployes, this amounting to seven per cent cut. This was the highest in the whole country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
THE ANSWER

The provision that ., person obviously unAt for . position can be refused examination is necessary to prevent undue waste of time and money in testing persons who could not hope to pass.
 , The provision for appeal to the Beard of Civil Service Is ample assurance that the Per- sOnnel Director will not use this power arbitrarily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
DeP astino Protests
 Merit System Plan
Sends Letter to Board of Aldermen Registering Ob. iectiOn-Asks Delay Until Public Is Better Informed

First public opposition to the merit system proposal as
 instituted with the Board of Aldermen by the Waterbury Chapter of the Connecticut Merit System Association was voiced today by John DePastno national commander of the War Veterans and president or ne Italian Federation of Clubs and Societies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

paigning, despite the fact that the fusion ticket was named more than six weeks ago.
 Plans for an aggressive campaign are now being made by democratic leaders, who are confident that the mayor and the entire ticket will be swept into office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
MAYOR HAYES COMMENTS

MAYOK HAYES COMMENTS
 This makes 1t possible for the Personnel Director to re- fuse employment or even the right to take an examination for employment on the grounds of "Unfltness" of which he is apparently to be the sole judge. It strengthens the Per. sonnel Director as Q dictator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07

which culmated in the Stabbing of WelchAns in the back. He was not injuried seriously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-07
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The Washington times., 1937-03-08
VATICAN Halls
DUCE EMPIRE

ROME, March 8 Q.N.SJ.-First
formal recognition of the italian
annexation of Ethiopia will be
extended soon by the Vatican, it
was semiofficially announced here
today.
In a papal bull to he handed to
Empress Elena by Monsignor Bor-
gongini-Duca, nuncio to the Quir-
inal, on April 4, the italian En-
pire" will be recognized, it was
disclosed.
Although the Vatican in the
past has expressed satisfaction
with the conquest of Ethiopia, the
Forthcoming document is the first
inkling of official recognition.
The Washington times., 1937-03-08
LONDON HEARS
MADRID IS
STARVING
May Force Surrender,
Where Armies Fail,
Say Observers
(Copyright. 1887. by International
News Servicsl


LONDON, March 9.-Hunger
soon may force the surrender of
Madrid which insurgent armies
have been unable to win by
strength of arms, observers just
come from the Spanish capital
said here today.
News dispatches told also Of ex-
pected fresh efforts Of the armies
Of Gen. Francisco Franco to en-.
circle the capital and complete
the food blockade.
There is plenty of water in
Madrid, according to information
brought to London, but the food
supply is low and rationed.~
Women RiOting
Rioting is almost daily oc'
currence, as women, infuriated
when bread runs out, storm
bakeries, smashing windows and
taking what food can be found
Rice and black bread are the
chief foods left in Madrid.
Children are suffering most, due
to lack of milk. The best food is
reserved for the troops whose
morale, chiefly for that reason,
remains excellent.
Most observers say the insur'
gents probably will starve out
Madrid before taking it by force,
since every house on the city's
front line has been converted into
miniature fortress.
Lack of food now is the result
mainly of the governments In
ability to secure gasoline for their
trucks. The main road to Valen-
cia is constantly under fire, more
over, and the 50-mile detour to the
north is hard to travel because
it is strewn with wrecked trucks.
MADRID, March 8 GN.S0
LoyaIist troops after beating off
two insurgent attacks today blew
I'D a bridge across the Manzanares
River and then encircled UniVer-
sity City, the only inSurgent foot
hold in Madrid proper after four
months siege.
With foreign noninterventionist
control of Spain'S frontiers and
coasts due to begin at the end OF
this week, insurgents today tnten'
sified warfare and, according to
Gibraltar reports, forced two Nor
wegian steamers into their port OF
Ceuta, Morocco, to discharge car
goes there.
The vessels were the Erica and
Breidalblik. Armed insurgent trawl
ers stopped the British fre1ghtel
Springwear in the Straits Of
Gibraltar and ordered her to pro
ceed to Ceuta, but the Springwea1
| fled to Gibraltar.