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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

Southbury, Nov. 1S.-Dear Diary: l am out among the campers and 1t looks to me as if the govern ment has a better set-up at Manatska, although l don't know the price of turkey there this Thanksgiving. We haven't our uniforms yet, but 1t seems likely that all the publicity given the band by those newspapers which are concerned with "priming' their advertising to the extent that they make themselves idiotic editorially, will be Q big help.
 see by the papers that the camp is going to be little Ger man state within the sovereign state of Connecticut but I hadn't heard of this before. There is something about "exalting a for eign credo over the native one at Southbury" and tolerance takes Q holiday in most of the press of the state.
 However, now that we're here 1t seems best that we just go ahead cutting down trees like the Pilgrim Fathers did around this time 300 years ago when they were getting ready for expression of thanksgiving to the Lord for the benefits of this beautiful country. I don't think we'll have time for much waving and, If we did, 1t wouldn't be because we want to be sure that no one suspects us of sympathy with our bank bal- ance beyond the regard for our convictions.
 With all of the publicity we're getting, along with the Ku Klux Klan, 1t Is probable that any num- Der of undesirable citizens will get the wrong idea and want to join us. You'd almost think that we were nudists. or some strange cult which sought to inflict impure doctrines on the intelligent edi- torial departments of those great newspapers whose idealistic at- tacks on our little club are ac- companied by such flag-waving gestures as must impress their astute readers with their great Americanism. Such rugged in- dividualism Is typical of this sec- ton, I understand, but I cannot but question the protest as to sin cerity.
 quote from the eminent Wa terbury Republican,: "There is no legal bar to German Americans exalting a foreign credo over the native one at Southbury, and any patriot would be gravely misled who thought of taking the law into his own hands =" Dear, dear diary: By whom would the patriot be misled2 Not by the Waterbury Republican, of course. That hon. orable up-holdler of ideals to the sacrifice of all else, profit, pride and prejudice, would not, of course, be suggesting that a pa- triot should "take the law into his own hands"
 But who else has remarked this peculiar aspect of the antipathy to our tree-cutting? Only the acumen of the editorial writers of the Republican could detect the sinister motive behind our blister- building. They are the ones who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
PRESIDENT HAD
 BEEN SOME ILL
Aside From Tooth Abscess He Had Bad Internal
 AfflictiOn

Washington, Nov. 18.-(UP)-The White House today revealed that President Roosevelt Is suffering from slight intestinal disturbance in addition to an infected tooth. For Q third consecutive day MT. Roosevelt was confined to his bed in the White House. MT. Roosevelt is progressing rapidly toward recovery, Dr. Ross T. McIntire, White House physician, reported. He has virtually recovered from the intestinal upset, Mcrntire said. The infected lower molar was removed today by Lieut., Commdr. Arthur H. Lando, MT. Roosevelt's dentist. Yando at first had hoped to save the tooth. Mc1ntire reported that the tooth abscess had been rather large"
 Nothing to Give Alarm
 "There is nothing to give us any alarm at all." McIntire said. "The president has only one-half degree of fever and that should end almost immediately.
 "Dr. Yando wished first to save the tooth. but decided to extract 1t this morning. The abscess Is draila- Ing nicely.
 Mfr. Roosevelt's intestinal dis turbance has completely cleared up, but the two together made 1t @ little hard on the president"
 Stephen T. Early and Marvin H. Mcintyre, presidential secretaries, reported that Mi. Roosevelt ex- changed jokes when they visited him this morning, then called for his mail to read while he rests in bed.
 Mcintyre said the president might hold individual bedside conference later today with Postmaster Gen. James A. Farley and Budget Direc- tor Daniel W. Bell. .I
 MT. Roosevelt may return to the executive offlces tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
STATE POSITIONS
 ARE NOW OPEN
Examinations to Be Held Under Specifications of
 Merit System

Several opportunities for employ. ment were announced today by the personnel supervisor of the State Department of Labor. The vacan- cies will be filled according to the specifications of the Merit System Act, with written examinations to take place in Hartford. Applications can be filed at the local office of the state employment service at l23 Bank street.
 Included on the list of announced vacancies are one position In the state welfare department at $i,800 annually, and another In the labor department for which the annual salary is $2,280. Written tests for candidates will take place at the State Capitol in Hartford, Saturday, December lith.
 Among other positions announced are those of Supervising Architect at @ salary of $6,000 to $7,600; chief architect, $4,600 to $5,400; 10 assist- ant architects at $3,000 to $3,480; four architectural draftsnen, $i,800 70 V1,46Vi ONe SeNlOC HrCHlVeCtuEUl specifications writer, $3,600 to $4,200; and two junior specification writers at $2,400 to $2,880, Merit system tests for the above will also take place ct the State Capitol in Hartford Saturday December 1ith.
 Eight appointments will be filled as student social workers in various welfare departments. at salaries of $l,200 to $l,380 annually; six social workers, who will receive from $l, ,440 to $l,740; six senior case workers, $l,80O to $2,2S0; one posi- ton as institutional consultant, $2,520 ranging to $2,800; one med- ical social welfare to be connected with the state department of health, at e salary of $2,4o0 to $2,760 annu- ally.
 Details concerning registration for all positions will be provided by ap. plication at the local department of the State Employment Service, of which Thomas I. Shea is manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
43CCC WORKERS
 ARE STILL ILL

Fort Ethan Allen, Vt., Nov. 18-- (UP)-Two more months may be required to complete the recovery of 43 eco ennrollees hospitalizetl at this army post as result oi the worst trichinosis epidemic ir the United States in 30 years, army surgeons said today.
 Unlike the Colrain, Mass, cpl demic of 1907 in which four of the 50 patients died, none of the cur- rent cases was expected to prove fatal. These cases have been traced to the supper served at Camp Smith. Waterbury, Vt.. Oct. 27, when all the victims partook of roast loin of pork which had not been cooked thoroughly.
 Chefs Cautioned
 It was understood that as q result of the epidemic chefs of eco camps throughout New England would be cautioned against serving pork unti all parts of the roast had beer subjected to q temperature of 14t degrees Fahrenheit, that which t required to kill the trichinae.
 Four nurses have been added tC the post hospital staff because oi the extraordinary number of pa. tients, some of whom have beer confined there since Nov. s.
 The patients have been put on . liquid or extremely light diet which, with plenty of rest, is the only treatment used.
 Army doctors said a survey at Camp Smith showed that the cpl. denic had been definitely con- trolled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
DEMOCRATS ARE
 FREED ON BONDS

Providence, R. l., Nov. 18.-(UP) The chairman of the Democratic state committee and his predecessor pleaded not guilty and were released in $2,000 bail each when arraigncd in federal court today on charges of accepting $l5,000 from Walter E. O'Hara's Narragansett Racing As- Sociation, Inc.
 Chairman William A. Shawcross and Former Chairman Thomas A. Remedy, now chief of the state di- vision of taxation and regulation were indicted by a federal grand jury Friday for alleged violations of the federal corrupt practices net. cepting two association checks total.
 Shawcross was charged with ac- ing $12,500 in October, 1936, and Kennedy with accepting a $2,500 check in July, 1895.
 The $l2,500 checks were used in the 1g36 national election campaign, the jury charged, and the $2,500 check, in 8 special congressional election campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Produce Market | Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture
 B. P. Storrs. local agent.l

Fruit and vegetable trading at the Meadow street wholesale center was mostly at the same price levels yesterday morning as at the opeil- Ing of the week. Buying activity has not started to show much of the pre- Thanksgiving increase that Is expected the fore part of next week. Offerings of native cabbage have vecome lighter and shipped in stock from New York Is now supplying more of the demand, resulting in somewhat higher prices. Spinach was not as weak and low priced as Monday.
 The following quotations are based on cash sales of No. native products to retailers at the farmers market or wholesalers stores, except as otherwise noted:
 FRUITS: Apples, fancy Mcintosh and Delicious i.40.l.66 bu., Baldwins i.25 bu., No. 1, Mcintosh, etc., l.25- LAO bu., Baldwins Cortland, Spies,
 etc., .e5.1.00 bu., Greetings .75- .86 bu.; No. 2, Mcintosh, etc., .o0- no bu., others :50-.75 bu.; cram berries 2.b0-S.26 box; pears, Bose i.76-2.25 bu.
 VEGETABLES: Beans, southern green 250-2.75 bu.. beets .40-.50 is- bu.; broccoli .60-.66 doz.; cabbage, white .76..00 box; savoy .66-.76 box; carrots, washed .b0-.60 1a -bu.; cauli- flower .7S-l.50 doz.; celery, washed hearts .75-.90 doz.: lettuce, western Iceberg 3.00-3.26 crate; onions, shlppcd-in 1.l6-i.60 bu.: parsnips, washed .50-.65 is.bu.; potatoes .66- .75 bu., 1.20-1.36 cwt.; spinach 0-.66 bu., squash, Hubbard .70..76 80 lbs. {; turnips, Canadian .85-i.00 bu.; nn- tive .70-l.00 bu. ' ll
 POULTRY PRODUCTS: Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy A; Special .43-.46; Extra .43-. .46; Qath- cred .40-.42; Newlaid medium .36; Special medium .33- -.36; Extra iile- alum .30-.32; bullets .2e-.3l; western firsts .27..30; live fowl, heavy .22- .24 lb., Leghorn .2O-.23 lb., broilers, heavy .26-.3l h., leyhorn .23..27 lE, roasters .26-.32 lb., turkeys .26- ,32; dressed, fowl .27-.20 h., broilers .32- .36 lb., roasterS .33-.3S lb., turkeys, Conn, Fancy .3O lb, western .2o- 3l ID. .,.. .H
 Livestock, Meats and Butter: Butcher stock, COWS .03-.06 lb., calves .0e-.l0 h., meats, beef .20-.24 lb., veal .1S-, ,22 ID. lamb :20-.22 h., pork Joins .22-.24 h., ham bets smoked .26-.2s lb.; butter 00.o2 score .4o..A2 lb. ' "'.."
 Hamden Auction (Tues. Nov. 1e6-- Eggs: Special, large A0-. .401s, ayer- age 14.a; Extra, large .3e-.A4h, 30.4; medium Special .32-.S0M, 5S.2 mo. diuni Extras .3i-.37', S2.2; bullet Special 20h-3i1h, 3O.2; outlets Ex- tra .2s-.31h, 90. "A
 Live Poultry: Fowl, heavy 221a. 23h lb.; Ieghorn 20ls .2its; broil- CTS, heavy So-3iM; pullets, heavy 2B1z .3i: Leghorn 2O-2I4k; foasters 26-3itb; capons 91.34ssss turkeys, toms SO-27; hens 2osk -sOsz ducks !. fa4 A # lfI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
New England Flood
 Control To Be Aired
Governors to Discuss Many New England Problems
 at Boston Conference Today

Secretary, United States Treasury. MT. Taylor is expected to discuss practical ways and means of in. creasing capital investment under present conditions.
 Wendell P. Barker, former chair man, Mortgage Commission, State of New York, will present to the Community Development Session a definite program for state and local action to make industrial and com- mercial building more attractive. Modern travel trends, regional and state advertising, and highway and community Identification will be discussed at the recreational ses- sion.
 In the concluding general session tomorrow afternoon, Dr. Leo Vol man, nationally known economist and labor mediator, will discuss the labor outlook for industry and Ralph E. Flanders, a recognized au- thority on economic problems and industrial management, will present a program for New England indus try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Dear Diary: Make Me Tolerant Man in Jodhpurs Sees Outlook at Southbury Obscured by Editorial Clouds
 in Nearby Cities.

will puncture those blisters by their barbs, their purely-drive shafts of tolerant criticism of our tiny settlement planned a number of miles beyond their easily-in- fected chambers.
 One week from today there will be general Thanksgiving for the many benefits this land has be- slowed upon It's inhabitants through three centuries and a little more. There will be re- hinder that many other countries see themselves involved in wars which threaten their. national ex- istence, many more feeling the menace of failing diplomacy to keep them immune.
 Dear diary: It seems @ little more than foolish that Q coun- try so well organized, a state so well governed, a citizenry so we'll informed, should be disturbed re- garding the establishment of our tiny settlement. I grant you that most of us are just boys, at heart, and like to wear uniforms, parade and strut. But when someone else wants to wear @ different uniform there is pique that such could be allowed, even privately.
 What disturh3 me most is con- cern for the motives behind the criticism of the Bund by those organs which are said to direct public attitude, organs such as the Waterbury Republican, to take an exceptionally intelligent specimen. am wondering whether. should 1t have been an Italian group who wished to give private praise to the works of Il Duce, or Q Jewish group, which wished to recruit at Q local headquarters for work in Palestine. or an Irish group, which planned making concrete addition to the prestige of Eafnonn de Valera, the Waterbury Republican would have been quite so con- cerned. ..
 Of course, what think and what l do should be my own af- fair. This, so long as I do not in any way disturb the rights of others in this fine democracy to their share of the general pursuit of happiness and personal liberty. If 1t came to an issue between the Indians who once owned the land hereabouts and my need for q place to set up housekeeping, doubtless I, too, should take my musket in hand and 90 a-shoot- ing.
 1nasmuch as there seems no such issue in the present matter and the fact of plenty of room obvi- ates physical crowding, can 1t not be that the Republican editorial writers and others will eb able 10 keep immune from infection they allege to use merely by keeping their figurative noses to the wheel of some constructive endeavor of more tolerant design2 Dear diary: Please forgive my mistakes in spelling and use of English but I am merely trying to keep pace with those other writers whose views are being so effulgently giv- en. This Is just between you and l." as I sometimes have seen 1t written,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Court Verdi. E. Of A.

Wide interest has been aroused in the 35th anniversary of Court Verdi, Foresters of America, on event to be observed on Sunday afternoon and evening with cer- emonies ct Liberty hall. The speakers will include local and state officers. with the program also to include entertainment and dancing. Invited guests include:
 Peter J. Cavanaugh of Torring- ton, grand secretary; James Brundson, Sterling, grand sub- chief ranger; Louis LaMarne, Jewett City, grand beadle; John Humphreys, Waterbury, grand woodward: Ralph Brandely, Wa terbtiry, grand trustee; William II. Dunlavey, Waterbury; Thomas O'Loughlin, Naugatuck; Patrick Cook, Bristol; Henry Congdon, Norwich; Louis Brandely, Water bury; Patrick Gleeson, all past grand chief rangers: John Car- tellano, Hartford, and John Bren- nan, Torrington, both district deputies.
 The arrangements committee Is headed by John J. Ciullo, chair. man, assisted by Michael Castaldi, grand chief ranger. Felix A. dua- rino, Ernest D: Conte, Onofrio Fasaflo, Vincent Toletti, Henry Qizze and Louis Ricciardi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
CHURCH STAGES
 MINSTREL SHOW

Oakvilie, Nov. 18--All Saints church school will sponsor a min. strel show ct the church hall to- night and Friday evening. The rH1u- sic committee consists of Dernice Lowrey, Robert Lowery and Law renee Brasche. The director os Rog. CT Lowrey. End Tiien-Margaret Mulhern, Joseph Hoffman, John Wildman. Intertocutor, Reid Hoff- man.
 The soloists include William An. derson, Ella Mae Andrews, Muriel Andrews, Robert Arlington Cath erine Baxter, Donald Beach, Eima Beach, Hazel Collier, Evelyn Cor coran, Florence Corcoran, Jean Etistace, Dolores Fenn, Lorraine Ferin, Thomas Fenn, William Fenr, Helen Foster, Mary 0raney, Betty Hallock, Ruth 1Iallock, Burke Hoff- man, Florence Hoffman, lola James, Natalie James, Suzanne James, Julia Lancaster, wilson Lindsay. Louise Lorensen, Winifred Lynch, Mae Mi- closky, Dorothy Muihern, Irene Slough and Bud Thibault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
FRATERNAL NEWS
Daughters Of Isabella

Colorful exercises to be held Sum- day in conjunction with the install lation of newly elected officers of Santa Maria Circle, Daughters of Isabella, were arranged at general meeting which took place last night at Hibernian hall. The ceremonies will be held at the same location Sunday afternoon, followed at 6 o'clock with a dinner to be served at the Copper Kettle restaurant.
 The ticket committee is composed of: Mrs. Margaret Cunningham, chairman; Mrs. Mary Altman, Miss Julia Larkin, Miss Mary Brophy, Mrs. Dorothy Dunn, Mrs. Elizabeth DeConnick, and Miss Mil- dred McGovern.
 Officers are: Regent, Mrs. Mar garet Greaney; vice-regent, Mrs. Mary O'Rourke; recording secretary, Mrs. Marion Miller; financial secre- tary, Miss Mildred McGovern; treas urer, Miss Marjorie Quilter; outside guard, Mrs. Irene Dutel; trustee, Mrs. Mary Altman; custodian, Mrs. Agnes Prouex; monitor, Mrs. Doro- thy Dunn; inside guard, Mrs. May Teller; chancellor, Mrs. Julia A. De- Laney; organist, Mrs. Lydia Ayotte; scribe, Miss Madeline Missel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
CADILLAC HAS
 RESUMED WORK

Detroit, Nov. 1s-(Up)-The Ca- dillac division of General Motors Corporation resumed operations to- day after a sit-down, while approx imately 1000 strikers continued to occupy the Fisher body plant ct Pontiac, forcing the Pontiac Motor Car Company to remain idle.
 Corporation spokesimen said that the third recent labor controversy in Pontiac had brought idleress to an estimated l4,000 workers. 5,
 The Cadillac foundry, where trou- bic started yesterday, was occupied by 75 sit-downers until 2 Q. m. to- day, corporation officials said. A wage dispute which led to the sit- down will be discussed in the con- ference today. Cadillac employs B. 800 men. p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Market Is IrreguIaa Agair, At Start Today
Bonds Made Fractional Decline, as Cotton Futures Based Of-U. s. Steel Was Slightly Less at Opening

while cotton futures eased a few| points. \ United States Steel, selling ex-| dividend for the first time in flyel years, opened at 55 S-8 of Ia.
 National Steel and Bethlehem opened unchanged. G|
 American Smelting lost point to 4S Ia, while Douglas Aircraft gained l 1-8 to 35 1-8. Other is- sues mover fractionally and many opened unchanged. Among these were General Motors, Southern Pay ciflc, United Aircraft, North Amer ican and New York Central. w
 Small declines were noted in Chrysler, Anaconda, Sears Roebuck, Public Service, Montgomery Ward, Standard of New Jersey and Loew,s, Minor gains were made by Generaf Electric, Chesapeake and Ohio and Boeing Airplane. gq
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
NEW ENGLAND IS
 #. BEING INJURED
Orders Are Held Back in Fear of Further Price
 Reductions

Boston, Nov. 18.-(UP)-With- holding of orders in expectation Of further price reduction has been the principal factor contributing to the almost unbroken drop in the in- dex of New England business activ- fly since early summer, Dun x Bradstreet, Inc, reported today.
 With some industrial plants clos' cd completely, many factories run- ming on two or three days week schedules, and others operating on curtailed daily schedules, the past few weeks have seen the index drop below its 1936 level. Tn many retail and wholesale divisions, however, there is growing evidence that the delay in placing orders soon must come to an end because Of sheer lack of merchandise.
 Decline in Electrics
 The industrial decline was refiect- cd in electric output figures the past week. The drop from the l936 sendout was approximately per cent, compared with the ? per cent decline recorded the previous week absence of seasonally cold weather has resulted in sluggish movement of heavyweight clothing. Re-or- ders lacking, manufacturers of such garments were obliged to close their factories after completion of the early fall run. .
 Most shoe manufacturers operated with a nominal force in the past week. Buyers were unwilling to make commitments at the present price level.
 Cotton Goods Sales
 Moderate sales of finished cotton goods were reported, but the volume of orders to mills has been insuf. ficIent to maintain current produc. ton. Prices were maintained. Wool top futures advanced but transac- tions were light. Trading in woolen goods was dull, neither the weather nor the outlook sufficiently favorable to stimulate buying. Prices remain- ed steady. Orders for woolen a1d cotton yarns were small. Produc- ton of rayon was curtailed.
 Applications filed in October for permits to build in 55 Massachusetts municipalities increased 26 per cent over the corresponding 1886 month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

dance, and will be assisted by Conrad A. Baril, secretary; and Miss Alice Veillette, treasurer.
 The general committee Includes: Miss Georgette La Bonne, Ro- mulus Massicottee. Dr. Edgar c. Adams, Miss Louise Le Blanc, Wilfred Brodeur, Miss Bernadette Grandpre, Mrs. Wilfred Bernier, Phillip Russell, Ubald Desaulniers, William L. Cambigue, Maurice Gagnon, F. x. Bouffard, Henry Paul Lafontaine, Charles Cusson, Albert Lavigne, Romeo Du- mouchel, Joseph Harpil, Alphonse Robichaud, Joseph 0. Perreault, Euloge A. Delage, Omer Archarn- bault, Mrs. Arthur Noel, Roderique Adams. Mrs. Lucienne P. Desaul- niers, Edmond II, Thibault, MT. and Mrs. Lucien Larivee and Nes- tor Limoges.
 MT. Archambault, Miss Veillette, MT. Baril and Dr., Adams, enter tainment committee; Dr. Adams, floral display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
TRANSFERS MAY
 SETTLE STRIKE

New York, Nov. 1S-(UP)-over toast and coffee, officials of the iil- ternational Brotherhood of Team sters and the Associated Flour Haulers and Warehousemen com posed their labor troubles. and ag- reed to send 700 striking ts'uck driv- CTS and helpers back to work today.
 The riegotiatorS made So much progress at 6 restaurant table that they declined the proffered assist. ance of the state rnedition board. The strike began Nov. 9, with the drivers demanding Q g increase in weekly wages and a reduction irl hours. Terms of the settlement were not revealed. It had been feared that the strike would cause a bread shortage throughout the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Franco American

Plans for Q New Years eve dance and several other activities were discussed at a largely at tended and enthusiastic meeting of the Franco American club held last night at the South Main street quarters of the organization. Ar mand w. Blanchard was appoisit- ed general-chairman of the com mittee on arrangements for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Women Of The Moose

A social followed the regular business meeting of the local chapter, Women of the Moose, which took place last night at Moose hall. The activities were in charge of Miss Mary Commer. ford, of the lodge social service committee. Mrs. Angeline Cari- sio, senior regeant, presided dur- ing the meeting at which routine business was transacted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
FINE FORMULA

Love, lyrics and laughter are the chief ingredients of "A Damsel in Distress" new musical romance of RKO Radio co-starring Fred Astaire, George Burns and Oracle Allen. Enhanced with dershwin music, the picture Is based on 6 Wodenhouse novel. '