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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

the major issue of the cam. paign. That method of attack has been tried in the last sev. eral campaigns and has failed, and it would seem that the flu. sion party could wage a much better battle if other Issues were made the basis of the campaign. Democrats, presumably, would welcome that issue, for it is based on . claim that has been refuted in the past and can be refuted again.
 Looking at the local political situation purely from an objec- tive point of view 1t can be seen that the fusion leaders are find. ing considerable apathy in the ranks of Republicans and fnde- pendent Democrats. There k no gainsaying the fact that c mum. Der of influential Republicans, whose support would help the Culhane ticket, are lukewarm about the fusion slate and are making no strenuous efforts to offer help.
 Republican leaders must have been aware that such . situa. ton would probably arise and no doubt have plans to combat it. What those plans are Is not known, but they had better be put into effect soon or it will be too late to arouse the In. different ones from their leth- Argy, # they can be reused. This was something that had to be taken Into account when the Republican chieftains decided to nominate . Democrat for mayor on their ticket, for they must have known that many regular Republicans would look askance at this procedure and take no part in the campaign.
 A similar situation prevails in the Independent Democratic DOT. ton of the fusion combination. Two years ago the Independents had their own full ticket of can. didates. They had little hope of victory but they worked hard. This year their incentive for ac. tive campaigning has been re. moved, for they have but few places on the fusion ticket and the party has had its Identity sub- merged in the fusion set-up. Consequently more than . few Independent Democrats who were extremely active two years ago have little interest this year. Their active support will be missed.
 On the other hand the Dem. Ocrats have probably lost the support of . number who were ln their ranks two years ago. This is almost inevitable, for, human nature being what it is Che longer an administration is ''in", Che more grievances, real or fancled, are found against it. Democrats do not believe these losses are serious and say shat they are expected. They will be more than made up, they hold, by new Democratic voters and by defectlons from Che Republl. can and Independent Democra. tic ranks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

once established, become family her. esies.
 When oaetano Giaquinto, for more than 6 decade organist of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes de- cided to take Q vacation to his homeland, Italy, their realization be- came complete, for in his stead at the organ he left his fourteen year old son, Francis Giaquinto. The elder MT. Giaquinto, an organist of lifetime practice and experience, has been gone from his post for more than two, weeks, and will not return for approximately two months. Dur ing all that period his son will con- tinue as he Is now doing, playing for masses, funerals and weddings. Few realize that the younger Oia- quinto has only been acquainted with the console for little more than year.
 Rev. J. J. Valdambrini, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes has described the youth as, Not as accomplished as his father, Profes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
LOCAL BOYS ARE
 HELD FOR THEFT

Two youngsters who allegedly were involved in a series of auto mobile thefts while on furlough from the Connecticut School for Boys at Meriden were arrested yes- terday by State Troopers Leon Mer- ritt and William Flynn. They were returned to Meriden. Tn addition to the car thefts, the youngsters were also allegedly responsible for sev- eral house breaks. Both boys are Waterburians.
 The first car theft involved a machine owned by A. W. Thompson of this city, which was found wrecked in Middlebury. Then a Middlebury car was taken and ditched at Lake Waramaug. Then a car owned by Mrs. Laura Lyman of Litchheld was stolen and aband- oned in Washington.
 The house breaks were at Wara- rnaug and New Preston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
. BEHIND | THE SCECJESI WASHINGTON sv ROONEY DUTcHER-b
 Democrat Washington
 COrrespondentl
Too Many Blocs Block Congress
 This Session
 On Legislation

Washington, Aug. 2l-The trouble in congress, according to one mem- Der, Is that bloc of blocs is block ing each other.
 Certainly . half dozen and
 more bIOcs have taken definite
 form in the last few weeks and
 1t is necessary to have some
 knowledge of what they are and
 what they mean in order to un-
 derstand even partially Capitol
 Hill at this season.
 Here are some of the blocs as they are regarded in congress with spe- cial reference to the house, but ap- plying in general to the senate: ll The southern bloc. As far as A' the administration is concern cerned, this one is fly in nearly every New Deal ointment. The group met recently as Common Bloc" and several members argued that there must be no wage and hour law unless the government first provided cotton loans. Con- gressman Wright Patman of Texas arose to ask whether the group would accept the wage-hour bill even if 1t did get cotton loans, and the consensus was that 1t guessed 1t wouldn't.
 , The wage-hour bloc, led by |' Congressman Arthur D. Healy of Massachusetts and including about a dozen determined con- gressmen as well as others from the urban north and northwest. ! The "reactionary bloc" This V' includes both republicans and Democrats who don't want any thing of any sort passed. The group includes men such as Cox of Georgia, Hoffman of Michigan, Pet- tengill of Indiana. Taber of New York, and perhaps @ score more. IA The new prairie states" bloc Nc This includes relatively radi- cal western progressives and the group seeks controlled production, fixed farm prices, or an ever-normal granary scheme with plenty of crop loan money. This bloc is willing to blackmail or play with any other group which wants something, i1- cluding the liberal bloc or wage hour bloc. (Certain of there blocs overlap each other.)
 6 The liberal bloc, led by Maury v' Maverick of Texas. It repre- sents actually about 3S members who will stand solidly together plus about 30 more who sometimes show up at meetings. Its chief aim Is to get other bloc together as far as possible and pass every thing on the administration pro- gram.
 < The big city bloc, which sud- V' denly has begun to take form among congressman from New York, Chicago, and other large cities. It swears vengeance on the southern bloc because the latter group made such 6 mess of the housing bill. Some members are for the wage hour bill and some not, but most of them stand together for relief ap- propriations and pro-labor meas ures.
 The other blocs, such as the
 lobby controlled sugar bloc"
 and the large group of western
 farm congressman who don't
 want crop control legislation be-
 cause of an anticipated bumper
 American crop in the face of
 world security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Another boy dropped into the home of MT, and Mrs. Eddie Carney last week to add to their cup of joy and also to bring happiness to Tim Carney of the court house in the fact that he grandfather again Rose Scor- pon and Mrs Belinda Tracy missing last week from their desks in the sanctum of the town clerk. Bob German back at the C. L. and after getting Drowned at the beach, . DOC" Matt and his band who per- formed most peasingly at recent Lake Compounce picnic are looking forward to busy winter of bookings
 Domenic Paunbo will enroll at Tufts for engineer ing course this fall and Tommie Leonard will rahrah for the Connecticut Aggies. Ed Curley deserves handsake and smile for his efforts in the carnival at St. Francis Xaviers church last week Mrs. Helen M Cuddy sorrowfuy watches the close of the park season approaching She's very much in love with her daily tasks as supervisor at Washington Park
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Maybe you've seen 1t. .. Strasbourg, Germany, is famous for many things least of which is its geese but 1t isn't of them we would speak tonight. Over there is a mechanical wonder to which people have come from all parts of the world It is the famous astronomical clock in the Strasbourg Cathedral Not only does the clock tell the time of the day. but it'll give you the day of the month what time the moon and sun rise and set, eclipses etc. As crowning feature there are mechanical figures - the Twelve Apostles which appear every day at noon and knee at the feet of Jesus, while the cock crows thrice
 There isn't supposed to be another timepiece in the world to compare with it. It's the third to be erected. The first one put up in 1852 and lasted 200 years early in the 18th century another one was installed which was in use 300 years. In 1888 the present went into place and still doing faith. full duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Earbenders Outing

Earbenders' Grove will be the scene this afternoon of another out ing sponsored by the Washington Hill Earbenders, who expect an ape proximate attendance of more than 50. The outing is restricted to Tnem- bers of the club and a few invited guests.
 Luncheon and refreshments will be served throughout the day, mid the cooling confines of the large trees which embrace the area, known as Earbenders' Grove. Thom- as Reynolds, past president of the club, is chairman of the committee in charge.
 The program calls for contests in "45", horseshoe pitching, and water melon eating. Because of the in- tense heat of the past week the more strenuous activities such as tug-of-war and baseball have been eliminated from the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Louis Bruggeman of PA Greenwood avenue dropped in to the Tower this morning to exhibit walking stick in bottle Lou saw the insect climbing tree on the grounds of Mary Abbott School and immediately pro- ceeded to capture it which he did without much trouble He was puzzled what the insect really was but knew it bore pinchers on both ends After the Tower Man put him straight as to what his prize wanted to leave it. but his kind offer politely refused The Tower would resemble museum if it to keep all the curios brought in by puzzled people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Gene Oviatt is enjoying his annual vacation this week Frank Sacco will be heard blowing sax for Will Obsorne and his celebrated orchestra at Lake Com bounce tomorrow night Frank worked in the Dem mall ing room for some time not too many years back. Phil Teta who plugs Democrats at his East Main street newsstand has yet to his idol Joe DMaggo in action but hasn't missed broadcast when the Tanks invade Boston Bill Coss, Hamilton Park caretaker saw Johnny Moore pole into the right field stands Sunday as the Phes bowed to the Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
3LOCAL PEOPLE
 BENEFIT BY WILL

Three Waterburians benefit by the will of the late Edward J. Buck ingham, of Huntington Center, Shelton, which was admitted to probate yesterday in Shelton.
 Two local residents, Annie Callan of 2l2 Woodlawn terrace, and Fred. rick s. 0orham of 48 Holmes avenue e niece and nephew of the testator, are among. five persons who will share the residue of the estate They are also to receive the house. hold furniture. .,
 The third Waterburian to benefit is Billie Allen, who is left Q bequest of $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
... The Political Parade !. ,.

The eyes of the entire state will be on Waterbury October 5 when local voters 90 to the polls to elect the officials who will manage the city government in 1888 and 1889. The local city election comes earlier than in other cities of the state and biennially 1t is watched to see what voting trends 1t indi- cates.
 Beyond that, the election in Waterbury this year is consid- cred important by political lead. CTS about the state because lt will show just how successful . fusion ticket can be in one of Connecticut's large cities. Both Mayor Hayes and Senator Cul. hane are figures known about the state and there Is great speculation about the chances of Senator Culhane in his bat. tie against the Democratic city administration. With two such well.known men leading the campaigns of the opposing sides and with all those opposed to the mayor and his administra. ton gathered into one fold, the rest of the state will wait eager- ly for the outcome of the local election.
 There have been fusion tickets in other Connecticut cities on rare occasions, but scarcely ever have the factions opposed to those in power managed to unite suc- cessfully and campaign against the "ins". Fusion has been effect. ed in Waterbury, however, (though Republicans and Inde. pendent Democrats much prefer to make the distinction that they merely named identical tickets'C and the choice Is up to the vot. CTS.
 The man who said that . flu. sion party should be called . confusion" party struck the very core of the situation. For confusion does follow any fusion set.up, not only in Waterbury but In any city. lt Is only nat. ural that when groups with diff. ferent aims, different ideas and different policies join In one group to oppose what they con. slider a common enemy that there should be disputes and difficulties.
 The problem for the leaders of any fusion party is to manage to subordinate differences between various factions SO that the com. mon aim of all the factions may be realized. This Is quite e task, and on the success of the leaders of the fusion forces in accom-. plishing 1t depends, in great part, the outcome of the city election.
 The campaign Issues have ap-
 parently been decided on by Che
 Republican American, with
 their lengthy editorials, claim.
 ing that faulty management of
 the city government has been
 responsible for raises in rent.
 MT. Culhane will do we'll if he
 considers matters very carefully
 before he subscribes to that as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
South Would Rule

The southern bloc is the most powerful, partly because 1t domin- ates most of the senate and house committees. It demands cotton loans, but doesn't want crop con- trol which Roosevelt demands as collateral. Demands run all the way from 10 to i6 cents a pound. Some southern members represent mills or spectators.
 The southern bloc, which has been successful in killing or
 mutilating most proposed legis-
 latlon, wants to control the gov.
 ernment and ward off any fed-
 eral legislation which might in.
 terfere with the south's econo-
 mic system. Its power Is en-
 hanced by support of conserva.
 tive republicans.
 The liberal bloc has been dis. couraged by Roosevelt's loss of the court fight and other defeats, bu, pleased with Senator Blacks ap. pointment to the supreme court. Il hasn't worked effectively, being vastly outnumbered.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Samuel L. Peckerman is doing great job at Camp Newwah for Girls in the Berkshires in Winchester where he dominates a classy group ranging from to IS years The gals have taken great liking to Sammy who has done wonders in keeping the camp in the ing the many comforts there at this writing They have all the comforts of outdoors clear cool water basketball tennis archery track handbal horseback riding hikes campfres and badmintOn plus instructive courses m nature study, drama and music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
BARRIER MUST BE
 CUT DOWN IN SIZE

Further reduction In size of the barrier on Leavenworth street con- structed by the contractor working on the R, P. Griggs company build- ing was ordered late yesterday by Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming. An order to reduce the size on Thursday was compiled with, but not enough to suit the desires of Mir. Fleming.
 The barrier took up the entire sidewalk and almost half the road, reducing passage of traffic to a min- mum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
GILMAN ESTATE
 WORTH $l5,O6l.5O

An estate of $i5,06i.50 was left by the late 'Ernestine P. Gilman, according to an appraisal filed with Judge Dennis J. 5lavin in probate court today.
 Real estate on Pennington ave- nue is listed at $4,Oo0. A deposit at the Waterbury National bank totals $60.50, and one at the Waterbury Trust Go. amounts to $3i. Personal effects, including clothing and jew- elry, are listed ct 4070.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Good Evening.
INSCRIPTION FOR A FIREPLACE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

A fireplace is a lovely thing To you much comfort may bring Its flue. they say, has a perfect draw, The mantlepiece the incest you Antique andirons grace its base, Fire basket, brass scuttle also grace fireplace charming that is perfect copy Of a quite dated one but the mantle how sloppy! All covered with photographs and brio brac, vase or two a glass hat and stray knick knack. A fireplace is lovely thing, And to you much comfort may bring What peaceful hours in its warmth you have spent! (My dear, have fire it's just for ornamentD
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
Purely personal.

Purely personal. Today very warm welcome is planned for Donald Noonan of Highland avenue He has been employed at the Traymore in Atlantic City since the close of school He intends to enter Santa Clara University of California soon He and his twin brother Dave, won basketball honors at Wiby High school Mrs Perna- didn't help us out in the fifth race yestsrday). Angelo DeCapua and daughter Victoria send greetings to local they are enjoying visit Clarence Cassin of the New York Daily Mirror sports staff is spending the early part of his vacation with relatives in the old home town Yesterday he renewed acquantanceshps with old friends the Democrat staff where he served sports editor for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
RADIO AMATEURS TO MEET

Houston, Tex-(UP)-Hundreds of amateur radio operators of the western gulf district, comprising Texas, New Mexico. Arizona, Okla homa, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana will meet Aug. 20.2i for the 1lth annual conclave of the American Radio Relay league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

Along the shore. Nick Zappone and James Del Bouno are seen at Laurel and Walnut beach almost every weekend. Nick and Jimmy say that it's too warm In this city. Mrs. Fred Palomba and the two chil. dren spending the hot summer at their cottage at Laurel Beach, while Fred makes weekend visits Pinky Russo spending the rest of the summer at his parents cottage at Walnut Beach before he goes back of Holy Cross Joe Cipriano Sr. is quite weekend visitor at the shore. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stango and family are back in the phone book again after spending the past two weeks at Walnut Beach. Rita Bergamo, is getting nice coat of tan at the shore this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21

parishioners of the church of our Lady of Lourdes have come into complete realization of the adage that musical inclinations and talents,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
HOT srurFl

Marmot. kolinshy, beaver and lamb, Interested in fur coat7 No mann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-21
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. No.
 2. Excalibur.
 2. Vasco Nunex de Balboa, {. An instrument for meas. uring the tension of aqueous vapor In the atmosphere. 5. !. Frank Dobie. 6. No.
 !. A monument or tablet to the memory of . person whose body Is buried elsewhere. 6. American author. 0. Mount Everest, 10. The Dominion of Canada.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-04-08
Ernest Story to Handle
Publicity for Show

Ernest Story Of Kennewick has
been appointed publicity chairman
In charge Of the Engineers Show,
which Will be held at Washington
State College, April q, In conjunc-
ton with the annual high school
students convention.
All departments Of the college Of
engineering win take part In the
show which will include exhibits Of
electrical and mechanical equip
ment. special demonstrations and
laboratory work to show the latest
developments In the field Of en-
cheering.
Story is a Junior in electrical en-
gineerin.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-04-08
GELNAs-HOPKINs

Miss Gertrude Gelinas and Allan
Hopkins, both Of Seattle, were mar
ried Tuesday morning at the r. E.
Reed home in Kennewick. Miss &C.
linas is a niece Of the Reeds and
has spent several summers here
with her relatives. Rev. Wallace
Bristor read the ceremony in the
presence Of the immediate family
Following a wedding breakfast the
young couple left for Seattle, where
they will make their home. Mr..
Hopkins is an employee Of a large
grocery concern there.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-04-08
BENEFIT DANCE

Tickets are now on sale for the
Kennewick Fire Department Bene-
fit dance, to be given at the High
lands Club House Wednesday eve
ming, April 81.
All funds derived from the dance
will be used for the Improvement Of
the local fire fighting units. Tickets
may be purchased from any mem
Der Of the department.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-04-08
Richland to Have
School For Buyers

Miss Esther Pond, extension econ
omist in home management, will be
in Benton county April 9 for work
with project leaders on general buy
ing practices with particular empha-
sis placed on household equipment
All project leaders in home man.
agement with their assistants are
urged to attend the leader training
meeting which will be held in the
women's clubhouse at Richland
Each one has been asked to bring
an article which they have purchas-
ed and feel that they have gotten
the most for their money as well as
an article which they have gotten
the least value for their money. In
addition to project leaders, the
home efficiency All club is also
planning to attend.
This is the last Of the series OF
training meetings on consumer in
formation to be held this year. Aft
er receiving training, the project
leaders in turn present it to their
local clubs with the help of Miss
Steiner, assistant extension agent in
Benton county.
Mrs. John Serdar came this week
to visit his wife, who was taken to
the Pasco hospital suffering from
arthritis.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Sloan and Mr.,
, and Mrs. Fred White were visitors
at the Coulee Dam Sunday.
Billie Folger Of Wapato spent the
weekend visiting Kathleen Muncey,
Victory Lay of Walla Walla spent
the weekend visiting Mary Omit
ruck.
Mrs. Marvin Skeen was brought
home from the Pasco hospital Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Anderson and
family of Kennewick and Mrs
Hornes of Spokane were dinner
guests at the J. @. johnson home on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Rose and Mr.
and Mrs. r. r. Mcintosh attended
the I. G. G. convention in Walla
Walla Friday.
Kathleen Muncey Is Ill with the
flu.
Al Nelson drove to Yakima Satur-
day, his daughter, Hazel returning
to Richland with him Saturday and
spent Sunday visiting In Richland.
Miss Lyllian Harms sister Is
spending . few days visiting her II
the Ray Rose home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney Relton and
Mrs. Mary Relton were called t.
Portland Saturday.
Mrs. Earl Jones attended Tuesday
club this week at the home Of Mrs
Harry Lynn In Kennewick.
Mrs. r. v. johnson Il taking carr
Of the small son Of Rev. and Mrs
Beutler Of Kennewick, while hi,
parents are In Yakima.
Mrs. John Chase and small
daughter returned to their home. II
Athena, Oregon Sunday after hay.
ing spent the week visiting ut the
home Of Mrs.. Chase's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. A. w. Brown.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1937-04-08

For the past month tns s,su
and Junior high boys NV - tbs
practicing for the pisos -, - las
tournament which was ne ''.t,cI.
Friday. seventy-five boys % ps'', r.
pated in the tournament -,srs the
suits of the games Friday 49,. w. high
three highest in the jun as,,.st q
winning over the three -. ~ iunior
the grade school. q = vbo Won,
high were Hugh shepps,u,, sec
first place, Norman Mcin .s,rd' The
ond and Junior Clifford. LINZ .,us we're
three s grade boys participps .'''ss ~. md
Perry Strand, Buster
Harvey Poole.