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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Kaplan Will Arrive
 In New York Feb. 4
Treasurer of Jewish Agency for Palestine to Attend
 National Conference in Washington

lished system that has been in use since then. In 1919 he was a member of the Jewish delegation to the Paris Peace Conference.
 MT. Kaplan was for 8 number of years member of the Municipal Council of the all-Jewish city of Tel Aviv, being administrator of the engineering department of that fast-growing city, now the largest in Palestine. Tn 1883 he was elect ed member of the executice of the Jewish Agency for Palestine and transferred his activities to Jerusalem. He has received wide- notice for his participation in ob- taining substantial loans from the City of London for the promotion of Jewish reconstruction activities i,l Palestine. He is member of the management board of the Palestine Land Development company and a member of the Development Con- mittee for Haifa Port.
 One of the leaders of the power full Histadruth, Jewish Federation of Labor of Palestine, MT. Kaplan has
  helped to direct the growth of that organization until 1t now numbers membership of 100000 men and women. He is recognized as one of the outstanding personalities in the world Jewish labor movement. He is also noted writer on labor subjects.
 The settlement of German Jews In Palestine has been furthered by Mir. Kaplan in his capacity as fi- nancial director of activities to in crease the absorptive capacity of the country for refugees. He is a director of the Rural and Suburban Settlement company for German Jews.
 His presence at the National Con- ference for Palestine at Washing ton Is expected to provide American Jewry with the first comprehensive authoritative picture of the econ- omic situation of the Jewish com. munity in Palestine, with particu- lar reference to the conseuuenccs of the disorders of last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

New York, Y. r., Jan. 22.-Eliezer Kaplan, treasurer of the Jewish agency for Palestine, the body recognized in the League of Nations Mandate as the supreme Jewish authority in Palestine, will arrive in New York on the s. 8. Washing ton on February 4th for this first visit to the United States, 1t was announced today by I'D. Stevens S. Wise, national chairman of the United Palestine Appeal, which is the fund-raising body for the Jewish Agency in America.
 Mir. Kaplan will attend the Ma tional Conference for Palestine at Washington, D. O., on February 9th and 7th which has been summoned to voice American Jewry's concern with the future of the Jewish Na- tional Home in Palestine.
 The distinguished Jewish leader is recognized as the foremost fl, nancial administrator of Palestine whose services in that capacity since 1881 have been greatly Instrumental in the success of Jewish national coonizatoin and reconstruction work in Paestine. MT. Kaplan will be accompanied by his wife, Dr. Ell sheva Kaplan, prominent physician, connected with the administration of the Workers Sick Fund of Pal estine.
 A veteran Zionist leader, Mir. Kaplan is an engineer by profess sion. After a career in Russia. Ger many and Austria, he settled per- manently in Palestine in 1921. Prior to that time he had organized in Vienna the first postwar Jewish emigration to Palestine and estab-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
ELLEN BLONDEAU
 FEATURES REVUE
Seven-Year-O Old YOungster Tops in Sacred Heart
 Show

Seven year old Ellen Biondeau, immediately attired in becoming white evening gown, thrilled 8 capacity audience at the third an- nual minstrel and dance of the Sacred Heart Catholic club last eve- ming at Buckingham hall with her clever vocalizing of two modern swing songs.
 The youngster, making her debut as a minstrel performer, won the plaudets of the crowd by her strong voice and the pleasing way she car ried herself in putting her num- bers over.
 Jane Sheehy, Washington Hill youngster, scored a decided hit as she gave an exhibition of 8 drum major. She handled her baton like a veteran, Tipping 1t all different ways as the crowd generously ac- knowledged her feat with a thun- derous ovation.
 Charles connor. the Irish night ingale, sang T Want the Whole World to Love You as only he can. Others who received recognition via applause for thier efforts included James Mitchell, Jackie Sheehy, Marjorie Glynn, Kay Howard, Ann Egan, Ruth Casey, Lewis Howard, Vincent Kelly and Mary Boyles.
 The neat costumes of the princi- pals and cast, directed by Jack Fitz- gerald, were among the incest of any local minstrel troupe in years.
 The Cadets were comprised of: Arthur Blum, James Mellon, Ed- ward Calvin, James Moore, Ray Laden, William Byrnes, William Hickey. Ray Albert, Gene Oyer, John Roberts, William Mullens, Don Howard, Domenic Cherasullo. Vim cent Manzolli, James Hayes, Cyril Walsh, Tobias Bannon, James Mitchell. Francis Moynihan, Lewis Howard, George Gillette and Ed- ward Sheehan.
 The Sweethearts included: Elea- nor Rainville. Evelyn Steinman Marion Blanchett, Mary Sweeney. Susan Guarrera, Ruth Moran, Ag- nes Nelson, Alcie Fleming, Helen Williams. Doris Malone, Jean Doran Mary Baker, Margery Koph, Jean Grochowski, Helen Dalton, Mary Dillon, Peggy Howard, Maureen Costello, Genevieve Moore, Betty Robinson, Edith Steinnagel and Rosemary Mellon.
 The melody Battalion was made up of: Lewis Howard, Vincent Kelley, Vincent Manzolli, James Mitchell, Jackie Hheehy, Jane Shee- hy, Ellen Blondeau, Mary Boyles. Ruth Casey, Charles Connor, Ann Egan, Marjorie Glynn and Kay Howard,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Peace Patrol To
 Feature Service

A peace patrol from Wes- Ieyan University st MiddIetOwn, wIII visit here next Sunday eve ming and speak at the union service of the First Methodist Episcopal church snd First Baptist church in the First Baptist church. The students participating in this deputa- ton from the university are Oliver SOnte, . member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon frater- nlty, and Richard P. Weld and Mr. Richard ID. Mcclure, both of the Alpha Chi Rho frater- nity. All are members of the Wesleyan chapter of the Amer lean Student Union and all have had considerable experi- ence speaking, especially MT. Stone who Is on the college de- batting team and MT. Welds has appeared in various produc- tlons put on by the Dramatic club. The service will start at z!3O o'clock and the general public Is cordially invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
FRATERNAL NEWS

Patriotic Order Sons of America, at ceremonies held last night in Lord Kitchner Post hall.
 Others inducted were: vice. president, Eerl Ranslow; record- ing secretary, Arthur s. Daniels; master of forms, Arthur Beebe; treasurer, Frank Blakeslee; finan- cial secretary, Claude B. Link; conductor, Rodman Snow; inside guard, Paul Couch; outside guard, Fred Peck; trustee, Louis w. Cur tis.
 Members will attend 8 program by the Bristol Camp after the local camps next meeting Feb- ruary 4. The session will open at 2 D. m. '@~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
AnSlUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. West Africa.
 2. A high explosive used principally for priming big shells.
 3. Nihi1ism.
 1. Louisiana, Missouri, Ar kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and most of Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. 5. The crUstacea.
 6. Bavarian poet, dramat atist, novelist, and statesman. 2. A genus of African an- telope.
 8. Hongkong.
 9. Horse racing. 10. Yes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
B. A. C. DANCE

The Brooklyn A. o. will sponsor S shag dance tonight at the club quarters on Bank street. Several prizes will be offered. The com- mittee in charge Is headed by Pres ident Thomas Conway, assisted by John Durnschott, Daniel J. Mahaney. Rudy Bercier, Phil Sacco, Pasquale Cichetti, and William MoskoWitZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Here and there. Get that "kidnap phone" num-
 Der right today One digit dropped out of in last
 nights column It should be Washington National 7117, not National TIT. Okay, fans The beautiful white got sorta slippery along about midnight Wednesday when traffic started to crawl along the heavy mist froze windshields Attorney Joseph Murray of New York, a native Waterburan, brother of Archbishop John G. Murray will receive silver plaque from the Holy Cross Club of New York at it's annual dinner next Thursday night It's for distinguished services to the club "B" Morarty resumed his daily tasks today by cover ig the legislative session in Hartford after several days leave of absence due to injuries received in fall. German cameras are flooding American markets these days greatly reduced prices due to qurk in the Ger man tax laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
HOP BROOK PUPILS
 ENJOY EDNA WEBER

Seventy-five members of the adult Americanization class at Hor Brook school in Union City heard g talk on American National parks last evening, delivered by Miss Edna Weber, former Girl Scout director Pictures of the Rocky Mountains Yellowstone, Glacier, Bryce, Zion Kaibab, Sequoia and Great Smokies national parks were shown along with the talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Tall Tower Topics
Good Evening.
WHAT'S IT TO HER!
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Whats 1t to her that roses are red Or that moonlight turns to dust; What cares she of the language of stars, She's not interested in the earths crust. What matter to her that primrose Grows by rivers brim; She's lInmoved by chapels in the moonlight Or purple twlghts romantic and dim. She should worry that hosts of daffodils Bend gracefully in the breeze; Nuts she says to all such tripe, And she won't get excited over trees Whats 1t to her, what indeed! And she gives her brush backward twirl; When her life at the moment is directed on Fixing her hair in the new reverse curll
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
DAISY LORD LEAVES
 FOR WASHINGTON

Miss Daisy Lord, president of the Waterbury Teachers association and editor of the News Bulletin, official publication of the department of classroom teachers, left today to at- tend a weekend conference of the National association in Washington D. c,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Foreclosure Sought

Judgment of foreclosure on prop. erty on South Leonard street is sought in an action entered in the court of common pleas by the HOLC against Joe Sgrillo of this city and Wethersfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
KNOWS SHORTHAND

Pete Smith, ace commentator of M-G-M short subjects was once a stenographer, starting at $6 per week and getting 8 raise of $1 per year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Washington Camp

Nelson Bellmay, past state president. was in charge of the installation of Herman Valentine as president oi Washington Carnp,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

New York, Jan. 22.-Wiliiam B. Warner, president of the Mccall company and chairman of the ex- ecutiye committee of the Ameri- can Woolen company, las elected president of the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers at . meet ing of the directors here today. MT. Warner, a former president of the National Publishers Associa- ton, succeeds c. M. Chester. who was elected chairman of the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
B. P. 0. E.

All past exalted rulers and the 100 oldest members of the local lodge of Elks' will be invited to the annual old-timers night which will take place on February 18, 1t was announced at last even- ing's meeting. John E. Bulger, past exalted ruler, was named chairman of the arrangements committee and will select the members of his committee at . later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Church jottings Mrs. Roy H. Van Wagner of Grove street will entertain the Circle of Cheer of the First Methodist Episcopal church Monday evening at s o'clock Rev. Harold CraW associate pastor of the First Congregational church, will lead the Woodruff Assembly of the First M F. church. Sunday, February T. Judge Arthur Els of Lcheld will be the speaker at the Assembly banquet February BE-. Everett Grant, skilled astronomer and Harvard grad, will give an
 illustrated lecture at the Second Congregational Forum, Sunday, January 31. His topic will be s'Through Giant Telescopes featuring motion pictures of stars filmed through giant telescopes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Chief Squire

E. H. Mathes on East Main street where MT. Mathes will give talk and practical demonstration of photography and photo-engray- ing.
 Several novel experiments in photography are to be demon- strated by MT. Mathes, such as the use of the infra-red ray in making pictures in total dark ness.
 Plans will be discussed at the business meeting for changing the meeting night of the circle, as well as enrolling members for the Handicraft Club to be conducted by Counselor Joseph Scully.
 All members who have applica- ton blanks are urged to submit them tonight as the enrolment for the new class to be invested shortly must be completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
F. o. E.

Hs Os Gs
 Plans were made for the Con- rad H. Mann class initiation next month and two new members were initiated here in Waterbury last night at 8 meeting of the Brass City Aerie, of Eagles, in the aerie's home on East Main street.
 McGivney Circle
 The regular January business social meeting of Michael Mo- Givney Circle, 124, Columbian Squires, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Columbus club. Chief Squire John Slavin requests that all members be present promptly.
 Following the business session the members of the club will ad- journ to the studios of Gunther
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Rev David P Gaines hardly wait for next August to roll around and can't blame him. The First Baptist pastor has been named delegate of the Northern Bap fist Convention for the Universal Christian Conference in Oxford England With the shadow of war across the world such gathering will have more than ordinary significance for the local clergyman Back in 1925 he was
 delegate to the first Universal Christian Conference which met in Stockholm, Sweden. Since then he has been associated with activities of the continuation com mittee The Oxford gathering will bring together repre- Sentatives of all communons from all countries of the world whose purpose will be to promote Christian cooper ation in meeting practical problems common to all Communons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

John J. Mccarthy has been called to the great be- yond His passing is the angels gain. His long reign among us was spent enjoying life as the commandments advocate. I can remember him one of the greatest boosters of the Waterbury Brasscos Every afternoon John occupied the seat in the left field beachers His lusty voice only heard when Shorty" Long, di- minutve third baseman, was at the bat or handling chance in the field To John there other ball play CT than Shorty" His Come Shorty in his brogue- i tongue made him known by every Bassco fan He was
 dedin-thewoo fan, but as square as they make thema knowledge of athletics Only last summer the McCarthys celebrated their golden wedding anniversary can hard ly believe John is with us no longer The Lord wanted John and to Him he has gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Our guess ..A A Tower reader calls in for informa- ton on the biggest blizzard since that of 1888 Mean ing of course, the worst to hit Waterbury. bet is involved it seems, as to whether the biggest one occurred in l9SS or 1884. T.; We have no recollection of 1933s storms but we do remember the 1884 blizzard, having almost been marooned in it for few moments Waterburys hills started to take their toll in motor cars The 1854 blizzard began on Monday afternoon February 19 and continued all that night and part of the next day.
 It was termed the worst snOwsorm to hit Waterbury cient settle the wager offer for what it is worth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

This and that. Attorney John ThOms will dis cuss the social security legislation recently enacted i'm with Congress at the First Baptist Mems League meeting February l5. Johns some speaker the League will find out. R. Whitley G-Man under J. Edgar Hoover will be the guest lecturer of the group, April 19 To night wish many happy returns to of my most frequent tinfoil donors, Richard C. Mantglia of 27 State street. Dick celebrated his ninth birthday yesterday. Lii Shea R. N. is laid up at her Farmount street domicile with the grippe. Louise Meo tells me the Elizabeth DiSilvestrO dinner hop at the Hotel Elton week from tomorrow will be of the outstanding social functions of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Gone with the winds. The winter being what it
 and has been hold the good thought for the thousands of gaipaned seds that lay under Christmas trees this winter deghting the hearts of the owners. Or pause for moment to gaze with admiration on the shiny new skates that rpose neglectedy still in their wrappngs and box . Or better still run your hand caressngly OCT the new ski suit macknaw or sports jersey that was to make eyes green with envy Not gone are they alas mo- just put away for another day, one less rainy As for Father, he grins with delight and pleasure as he contempates the piles of shining coas in the cellar bn every one jewel in his sight and so numerous today as compared with the same date in 1856 Father also family snow-shovel unsullied by winters beautiful white still leaning in the accustomed corner and waiting khe touch of familiar hand dud to date, winter
 nay yet bow us to her will, but time fdgets and waits bor no man, let alone season
 annA NIisxhk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

LIT. InOmaS COnQOn, III ms most recent report to the Board of Edu- cation, shows that since 1881 the birth-rate has dropped from 15.6 to 12.9. This means, incidentally, that for every 1000 residents in the city there were only 12.9 babies born in 1896. >The 12.9 figure is the lowest one recorded at the department of health office for the past 25 years.
 To offset the discouraging part of the news that unless something out of the ordinary happens within the next few years in regard to the birth rate there will be scarcity of pupils in our schools, the state fig ures< show that Waterbury's rate is higher than most of the larger cit- les in the state.
 Nevertheless, the problem exists and cannot be dismissed. The chief excuse offered by many is that the depression caused this decrease. Statistics prove that the decrease started before 1929. What will hap pen in the next. few years no one Can tell.
 The, following paragraph from the annual report of the Board of Education, not too cheerful in its content, serves to best illustrate how the local departmnet of educa- tion regards the situation:
 Registration in elementary schools continues on it's way in
 ever receding waves. There is yet no evidence at hand to show that
 the tide has turned upward. A
 study shows that in period of seven years between 1880 and 1886
 there was loss in the grades of
 2,566 pupils or 17.4 percent. More
 over, the net registration repre-
 sents all children who were in our
 schools for any portion of time,
 even 2 week or . month. As 2
 matter of fact from September,
 1885, to September. 1886, three
 hundred thirteen children regis tered in our grade schools left the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

every mother realizes that in order to keep this food properly she must have adequate refrigeration avail able.
 "The General Electric refrigera- tor offers everything that a mother would expect of electric refrigera- tion-and more.
 "She is assured of long life and economical operation-unfailing ser- example storage space-beauty of design. The price is reasonable. The operating cost is very nominal and the upkeep is practically noth- ing. These features are only few reasons why mothers of Waterbury nave proven their prefernc for Gen. eral Electric refrigeration. Every mother wants the best-and she can have it for an unbelievable small amount.
 ''For the convenience of the moth CTS of Waterbury, Orkil Electric company has appointed two repre- sentative dealers for General Elec- trio home appliances in addition to their own retail store. They are Orkil Electric Company, Inc, Ills Grand St., McCoy's Inc, opposite
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
RESPONSIBILITY vs TAPE

Every attempt to break 4-year- old Charles of the habit of finger nail biting had been ineffective. says contributor in The Parents Magazine. Finally one evening as I was posting strips of adhesive tape over his nails at bedtime, his father came in and remarked: Charles, you are letting your mother do all the work. This is your job and from now on you must attend to those finger-nails yourself" Within week Charles had ten good finger-nails and since then he has had to be reminded only a few times of his "job."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
CARE OF FOOD ESSENTIAL Best Means Now Available at Every Mothers
 Finger Tips

Every mother wants every avail able means at her finger tips in or der to protect her baby's health" !" stated Orrin P. Kilbourn, president of Orkil Electric company, state distributors for General Electric ap- plicants.
 Most important of all to baby's health and comfort is the correct preparation and preservation of the baby,s food. Every mother is most particular to see that the food for mula is prepared correctly-and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Drop In Birth Rate
 Since 1881 Causes Considerable Alarm
Birth Rate of I2.9 in l936 Is Lowest Recorded By School Department in Past 25 Years-LOcal Rate
 Better Than in Other Connecticut Towns

It is less fantastic to that the birth rate in Waterbury, which has been dropping steadily since 1931 will finally bring about situation where babies will be referred to rareties but unless there upward trend in the few years the grammar schools in Water bury will be rather quiet places within the next five years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Deserted Grammar Schools Facing City

the postoffice on Grand St., Red- wood Furniture company, on the corner of Mill and East Main St. All three representatives invite you into their stores to inspect the 1887 line of refrigeration. Won't you take advantage of this opportu- nity?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Sunshine in winter! Here is Eugene, Dr., son of Mfr. and Mrs. Eugene I. Oviatt of 226 Tracy avenue as he baskcd in the sum- light at Tahiti Beach, Cocoanut Grove, Miami Beach, Florida, March 10, of this year. Eugene is two years old and he seems to be taking his doctors advice about the Vitamin D to be found in the warmth of good old "SoI." His father is the popular sales man. sger of McCOy's Music Stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

city, so that the number 12,l76 does not represent the true num- Der who remained with us through the year. Of course, children who entered the city are reported in the tabular figures. The cOnclu- sion to be drawn is that many families with children of school age have left Waterbury, thereby lowering this city's population.
 ''The chief cause of this drop in registration is the reason fre- quentIy given-a decline in the birth rate. The following figures furnished by the local Department of Health present birth statistics for Waterbury:
 192O-28 1931-15.6
 1882 - 14.7 1883 13.1
 1884 = 13.5 1885, 13.3
 From 1920 to 1885 inclusive, period of 16 years, the birth rate iH this city has dropped 52.5 per cen and for the five years ending ir 1885 decline of 14.7 per cent ap' pears"
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-08-04
NOTICE

Having qualified as Admins
traitor of the estate Of Ethel Jane
Chapman, deceased, this is to no.
tify all persons having claims
against said estate to present said
claims duly verified, on or be-
fore July 2S, 1888, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar Of their
payment. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make inn
mediate settlement.
This 9th day Of July. 1887
OTIS V. POWERS,
Administrator Of Ethel jana
Chapman, Deceased.
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