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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
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Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. What is the apbreviation for the degree Doctor of Philosophy
 2. Tn what year did the American Civil War end?
 3. What is the largest item in the operating expenses of railroads?
 1. What Is the singular form of the word data?
 6. Can the U. s. Government be sued in cases involving contracts and claims?
 6. What is the native name for a sword with thick back and thin edge, used by the Moros?
 2. Name the state flower of Ken- lucky.
 8. DO rabbits chew @ cud?
 Q. Does Premier Benito Mussoiini play the violin2
 10. Mama the former husband from whom the present Duchess of Windsor obtained Q divorce in or- der to marry the Duke.
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Answers To Questions
YOUR QUEsTIONs ANsWERED
By Frederick M Kerby

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 Enclose . three. .cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau tt Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dcrtaken. Be sure all mail is ad. dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR. e. Is there @ government bureau in Washington, D. 0. where all deaths are recordedr
 A. No.
 e. Which is the highest moun- tain in Canada? A. Mount Logan, lo,s6o feet above sea level.
 e. Does fright actually raise the hair?
 A. Yes; each hair is raised by Q tiny muscle when the nerves are stimulated by fear.
 c. How can I determine whether ore found on my property contains valuable minerals?
 A. Send 6 sample of the ore to the Director, U. s. Geological Sur. vey, Department of the Intrior, Washington, D. O., and ask for all analysis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
INTENSITY OF EFFORT LONG CHARACTERISTIC
 or AMERICANS
Waterbury, Dec. 3, 1887.

V0tVAbuyp SSSs VD AVObs
 fn every phase of our American life, whether 1t be in war, politics, pleasures or business, one predom- mating characteristic has been marked intensity. It was this in- tensity of purpose, glorious in its determination and zeal, that con. quered the American wilderness, smashed the enemies lines in the World war, and built the mightiest industrial machines that the world has ever seen.
 Yet although the backbone of American individualism and Ameri- can progress, 1t was this self-same intensity or zeal, that seriously in- jured our national progress. When dealing with such emergencies as war, fires, flood or earthquakes, the average citizen is heroic in his con- duct and ability to cooperate. However, in the ordinary affairs of his daily life and business his un- balanced private initiative often caused him to disregard the position of his fellow American. Thus the American farmer, never thinking of the amount of goods actually need- ed, proceeded to till the soil with his customary vigor. The American manufacturert buyer and builder, disregarded the importance of mar ket prices, working in 6 frenzy of over-production. The result was that our tower of business became too high for our economic founda- ton.
 The first reaction of our engineers of state was the intense applica- ton of old methods, old remedies. With the hopes of obtaining Q na- tional recovery, relief measures were executed in the form of inten. slve loans to charities, banks and business organizations. However, with the continuance of worldwide depression, the futility of such methods becarno more evident. Our leaders were svon convinced of the value of economies as c social sci- ence. They say that c planned economy was or Is the only sane cure for disorder. American in- tenslty could no longer be permit. ted to run rampant by permitting the continuation of r.production and careless price economies.
 It became necessary for the el1l. ployer, farmer and laborer to con- sider the wants, rights and position of his fellow man. In order for any planned economy to succeed, the American people had to develop more of Q Christian rather than Q competitive attitude towards one another. ThB change of attitude called for Q systematic development of our ethics of business relations. It was with such Q purpose. and spirit, mindful of c new recovery, that brought our national leaders together to try to straighten the problems of this vast country Of ours.
 It is e pioneer effort of the pres. ent administration to guide the eIi- ergy and individualisrl Of Americas citizens in Q spirit of cooperation and team.work. No amount Of bust. ness manipulation or government organization can aid America uii. less our citizens of all classes learn the foundamentai doctrine of think. Ing of the other fellw. It was this thinking that developed naturally for the daily routine of his life.
 DANIEL HERBERT SULLIVAN.
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the keeds won't have any shoes to keepa their tootsies warm or fazoole to keep the wolf away from the door. So please MT. Ed aska Josie and Frankie for me to hurry upa with. the prosper that MT. Roose promised and which nevera got. Otherwise, I'm going to demand my Social Secure money back from the Gov. Please tell Josie for me, that I and the Wife and the keeds a wish him all the good luck Santa Claus can bring him and here's a hope that he will do @ gooda job in picking out the cask for the poor old dead Elephants. Shanghai
 ANTONIO soCoNY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
ANTONIO NOW SEES c. o. F, ELEPHANTS DEAD AND
 BURIED

Deara Mir. Editor:
 I seesa by de lasta mites papes (no don'ta mean Mir. Pape's q pape) but 6 youra Demmysacats that MT. Giuseppe Mulvilla was elect . Seckt of the State Denny. sacats Committa. Well . Mir. I'd the Repubs have been c dead 50 long Q now in thees Q State that's about c time the big shots In the Demmysacats did c reala Job and c bury them. Josie, they tella me, Is c gooda man with the shovel and can Q bury you 'just about as nice as 6 fellow woulda like Q to be covered upa. With Q little Frankie Smith, the big c builder uppa man and Josie the greata big settler downa man on the job, there iS Q no reesin why tho Demmysacats shouldn't maka clean big sweep all over the State in the next elect. Firsta thing they bettera do for me anda do quick b to get me backa my job in the facta as de Wife and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

The New York Tent of the Saints and Sinners, national organization com posed of circus fans, is already at work. 1t proposes that monument be erected to the memory of Dexter Fellows at New Britain. Fellows, the dean of circus advancement or publicity agents, was buried in New Britain Wednesday. The proposal will be taken up later this month when memorial services are held in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
TODAY's COMMON ERROR Never pronounce lnqulry-in'- kwl.rl; say, ln-kwl'.rl.

e. How many fatal casualties oc. cured in the U. s. Army during tho Philippine Instruction?
 A. 4,i66.
 c. Did any state in which th, death penalty Is legally imposed es' cape executions in 1895?
 A. The following reported no ex. cautions: New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Nebraska, Tennessee, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Ari- zona, Utah, Nevada, oregon, and the District of Columbia.
 c. What is the composition of Q United States one-cent piece2 A. Copper, 46.0o grains and alloy 240 grains.
 Q. Does the Moon have an at- mosphere?
 A. The force of gravity on tho Moon is not sufficient to hold at- mosphere. Whether 1t once had one and lost 1t Is not known. if you want . copy of our book let CANDY MAKING" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents ! in postage.
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Daily Almanac
.ts B:08 D. m.

Moon sets b:06 p. m,
 Sun rises 6:60 a. m; sets 4:24 p. rn
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 December, the twelfth ano last month of the years was formerly the tenth, hence the name--Deccmber. It is outstanding in these days because it brings us the Feast of Christs mas outstanding in church life and also the lives of little boys and girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

The terms Occident, meaning the West, and Orient, meaning the east, are derived from the Latin words occidens, the falling sun, and oriens, the rising sun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Our theory of British foreign policy is that it's determined every morning by throwing dice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Halifax's Visit To Hitler Draws Rebuilt From Germany; Fuehrer
 Demands Colonies, Hands Off;
 France Fears Proposed Pact
" Wm@w gRAm1u@

WASHINGTON, December 3. - The inside story of Vscount Halfax's conversations with Hitler has been cabled here in official reports and makes another chapter in the long series of rebuS the NazS have handed the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

d Todays Mall werhu D la readers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Another good way to fight the depres- sion is to fight the racketeers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
A Thought for Today

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despltefuIIy use you-Luke 6:28.
 Blessings ever walt on virtuous deeds, and though a late, a sure reward succeeds.-Con- greve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
MIooeLs
 AlRnANES HANpeNs
STATE

Warner Brothers State theater extends Easter greetings to its pa irons today presenting double fea- ture program that will have all Wa terbury talking. .4 4
 Heading the program is "The King and the Chorus GirP IT. which the usual procedure ot launching newcomer to American films with a starring role is followed. The playing in this case is Fernand Gravel, famous Continental screen star, who makes his American bow in this picture. Mervyn LeRoy met him last year in Paris, promptly signed him to a long term contract and brought him to Hollywood.
 The madcap comedian, Groucho Marx, fashioned a swift-paced, laugh crammed story for the new star. In it. he plays the role of a wealthy, spendthrift ex king who falls head over heels in love with an American chorus girl who isn't impressed by royalty. The chlorine in this case is Joan Blondell.
 Two experts in comedy-Edward Everett Horton and Mary Nash are the ever-worried relatives of King Alfred VII," and others in the cast include Alan Mowbray. Luis Alberni and Jane Wyman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
STRAND

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 Performances this evening con- clude the engagement at Warmers Strand of Maid of Salem, starring Claudette Colbert and Fred Mac Murray, also Bulldog Drummond Escapes" with Ray Midland and Heather Angel
 With songs by Irving Berlin car- rying 1t to new heights of Swanky melody, "On The Avenue" spark ling musical smash hit with a stellar cast of entertainers comes to the Strand tomorrow topping 8 gala Easter program.
 In this real-life romance of New York, gay and glamorous as the town itself, Dick Powell and Made- leine Carroll, a combination new to musical comedy, make 8 handsome and romantic team, ably surround ed by such masters of mirth and melody as Alice Faye, the Ritz Brothers and George Barbier.
 The six song hits Berlin wrote for "On The Avenue" are This Years Kisses" You're Laughing at Me" "Slumming on Park Avenue" I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" "The Girl on the Police Ga zette," and "He Amt Got Rhythm"
 The companion feature will be ''Woman Wise" with Rochelle Hud- son and Michael Whalen.
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whom, she owes her career. When circumstances brings her and the singer together again, they realize their love ;s stronger than before. And the climax answers the prob- lem of the young lady drawn be- tween choice of love and 8 career.
 And the great co-feature, "They Wanted To Marry is a hysterical romance of a couple perfectly matched. Her bluebook background and his yellow journal foreground was the match that set Park Avenue on fire.
 Betty Furness and Gordon Jones in this exciting rough and tumble romance is as cream. Be sure to see 1t.
 And Sunday Loew's Poli brings to glory 8 brilliant array of talented young people in marvellous pro- gram of unigue dancing, and glor- ious singing, sponsored by the Rey- mond Bakink Company.
 This being the final presentation of a series, it is unusually import ant that you bring a party to see
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
RITA RIO COMES
 TOPARK SUNDAY
Feminine Musicians Back for Return Engagement
 atL0cal Ballroom

Rita Rio, glamorous dancing star of Eddie Cantor's famous picture, Strike Me Pink, brings her cele- brated all-girl orchestra to Ham, ilton park Sunday night in answer to demand far exceeding that ever made for the return of any other orchestra, male or female. This dy- mamie little personality of radio stage, and screen fame won her way into the hearts of Hamilton park patrons on her initial appear ance here in much the same man. ner that she has in bathrooms and theatres throughout the country Around her she has assembled the finest group of feminine musicians available; a group of dance music purveyorS that hold a prominent place in the orchestra world.
 Miss Rio is known for the tireless manner in which she works to please her audience. During her performance she displays dazzling array of gowns aggregating total expenditure of several thousands o1 dollars. Dancing to the music of this world famous orchestra gets under way Sunday night at 8:30 and con- tinues until 1 a. m.
 Nal Hallett and his famous Hal lett ensemble of musical artists di- rect from their triumphant engage ments at the great Hotel Commo- dore in New York City and the Meadowbrook club at Cedar Grove, N. J., will appear at the park Sum- day evening, April 1lth. In the Hal lett retinue are such popular fa- vorites as Frankie Carle, Joe Cab- anero, Lilo Rose, and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
WIRTH CIRCUS
 ' TO PLAY HERE
GrOtto Charity Event to Be Held at Arnlory Open
 ing April l3

Through the efforts of Raymond [. Hawley, general chairman of tue Grotto Charity Circus, Waterbury may become the winter quarters Ot Frank Wirtli's circus.
 At present located at Camp Cav, N. J., Wirth Circus plays many en- agreements in New England includ- ing Waterbury where the annual Grotto event takes place for one week beginning Monday April iS at the Armory. . .S
 Jean Belascc, former local Poli executive, arrived in Waterbury Thursday to act as Wirth,s repre- sentative in quest of grounds tC house the circus equipment with suitable buildings for the various animals and living quarters for the small army of employees who are part of the travelling circus.
 Chairman Hawley's plan is tc have the Wirth organization estab- lislf a permanent exhibit here not unlike Frank Bucks inenagerie at Amityville, |. |, that attracts thou sands of visitors weekly.
 Circus fans at Rockville, Hartford and New London have been in conl- munication with Mi. Wirth in an att tempt to have him locate in their towns, but because, of the central location of Waterbury, the circus man faYors it here. 3s.i
 A meeting with a number of real estate men has been arranged for Friday April 2 at which time flir- ther plans will be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
POLI'S

Today. the surpassing musical TO- nance, ''Maytime" brings to you the glorious stars Jeanette Mcdonald and Nelson Eddy in thrills without number, on the wings of a thousand golden songs, as they live the story that tells you how exciting love can be when a man is bold, and wo- mans lips are truly willing.
 On the strains of Sigmund Rom- berg's immortal melodies, Nelson pours out his soul to lovely Jeanette in this musical triumph I1pew's Poi proudly presents to rRIl with the finest pictures ever offered.
 With a brilliant supporting cast including John Barrymore, this memorable picture offers lavish sets gorgeous costumes and unforgettablt music. Xs;lsf M x ,ss:;s X ::
 Tn love with Nelson Eddy, . young singer, Jeanette MacD an opera star, actuated by mis- taken sense of duty, marries John Barrymore, the zmpresSario, to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
NINE OFFICERS TO ss POLICE

Lorain, O.--(UP)-Lorain's police department is well staffed with exc cutives. The epreserit organization comprises nine executive officers and 3 patrolmefl. @A''s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
SUNRISE SERVICES
 SUNDAY MORNING
Youth Council Arranges for Easter Morning Cere- { monies at 5:3O a. m.

The Waterbury Youth Council will conduct an Easter sunrise serv- ice7 tomorrow morning at 5:30 o'clock at the Bunker Hill park. In the event of bad weather 1t will take place in the Bunker Hill Con- gregational church.
 The scripture lesson will be read by Miss Mary Gentle of the Italian Congregational church and the prayer will be read by Miss Betty Toleman, president of the young peoples society of the First Meth- odist church. George Brown, pres ident of the young peoples group of the Bunker Hill church, will give the call to worship. The singing will be led by Leonard Balcomb of the West Side Hill Methodist church.
 Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, will conduct the dedication service for the new officers of the council. They are listed as follows:
 President, Lawrence E. Krieg, of the First Congregational church; first vice-president, George Wright, of St. Paul's Episcopal church; second vice-president, Miss Beverly TompkinS, of the Bunker Hill Con- gregational church; third vice-pres- ideit, Norman Farnlof, of the Grace Methodist church; treasurer. Charles Sutherland, of St. Paul's Methodist church; recording secre- tary, Jane Carlson, of the South Federated church; corresponding secretary, Betty Dowie of the Sec- ond Congregational church. "
 Rev. Matthew c. Madden of the Mill Plain Union church will give the principal address. Rev. Harold E. Craw, associate pastor of the First Congregational church is ad- visor of the group, and has been assisted in planning the service by Howard Worth, of the Second church and student at Yale Di- vinity school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
.MARGE HART STRIPS WORK
 OF MYSTERY
BY HELEN WELSHIMER

BY HELEN WELSHlMER
 NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 New York The back stage of a burlesdue show = that place where plenty of men would like to go but few of them ever enter, thanks to the bouncer at the alley door will be portrayed for the New York theater-public, this spring, by a girl who collects her share of fan mail.
 Tears, love, laughter, lights, os- trich plun1es and pink silk tights you'll get them all. Margie Hart, one of the most popular of the girls who undress their way to fame be- hind the footlights, has written a play, "Move Faster" It sets out to show that you can be a good girl, a nice girl, girl that mothers want their sons to marry, and still earn comfortable living dispensing with your garments one by one.
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 Miss Hart herself Is five feet sev- en inches tall. She is g years old and weighs 112 pounds. Her eyes are hazel, her hair is auburn and she stays in shape without dieting. She leads a normal, quiet life. In fact, the necessity for @ mundane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
She Strip Tease Star, But Her Play
 Is No Take-Off On BurlesQue's Art
DRAMA WRITTEN BACKSTAGE DEFENDS MORALS OF GIRLS
 WHO WORK FOR BARE LIVING

pear. They go out to supper from s5:3O to seven, and Sunday is their day off.
 It's hard to marry out of bur- B leSque, though, Miss Hart says. X ,"rMen have their qualms about wo+ men in this profession. We meet so many different kinds of men. My work is just job to mel just want to get the act over. The act takeS me about four minutes, and |I do 1t four times a day" < She doesn't sing, dance, or talk. She, lrldresses, piece by piece, tos- sing garments aside; until Q brief and thin covering only is left. That's the act. It's all in the play now. '
 Miss Hart wrote her play back stage, between acts. It's about a strip tease artist who fell in love with the orchestra leader who plays a violin,.
 The girl who peels them off at the Irving Place Theater and the AkAHVAAQ 0AANCo O -OuAp eWAoAACo SoA1C could live in one place long enough to have an apartment and cook: writes short stories but is timid about submitting them to editors; likes Boston and Philadelphia au- diences even if the censors are pret- ty strict; and designs her own cos tunes.
 q read Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and the movie magazines for ideas" she explains. T have to have a new costume every week and a cos- tune costs from $50 to $100. pay for them"
 There is one of sumptuous shade of turquoise chiffon and sa- tin. Another consists of a solid spangled dress worn with a white fox cape. White velvet trimmed with white ostrich feathers, lux uriates beneath an ostrich cape with ostrich tips.
 When the week is over, the cos tunes are sold or saved for out of town engagements. Anyway, the audience doesn't come to see what Miss Hart has on. Its eye is on what she is going to take off. Re veal" is the word for it in the bur- lesque trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
70 SCOUTS MAY
 GO TO JAMBOREE
Twenty Already Signed Up for Washington Trip
 x. This Summer

.
 With 20 scouts already signed up from the local council for the Ma tioral Jamboree, and with forty more expected to do so, 1t is possible that Waterbury may send two com plete troops to Washington in June instead of the originally planned, 1t was announced last evening by David Babson, scout executive, fol- lowing meeting of the ,Jamboree committee with William Severance, deputy scout ofiicial from Boston.
 The visiting oficial discussed the local organization program with Fred s. Smith, chairman of the troop organization committee dur ing his stay yesterday. The chief object of his visit was to outline plans for, the Jamboree and to ex- plain the Set-up more in detail to members of the local council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27

Kenny Baker, of Jack Benny's Radio Show is the solo singer in the num- bers which show the "can can" dance in the gay F'olies Bergere in Paris. .....
 The companion feature is Want ed: Jane Turner" It's bristling drama of gang of public enemies who dared to fool with the U. S.. Postoffice department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27

Nearly 6,0OOOOO tons of anthracite was taken from the western valleys of South Wales last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27

and hear the winner and his &C., ceptance of a delightful surprise award
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27

More than 1060,00 tons of steel were produced in Britain in a re- cent month. ~ 5.
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New Yerk Stage Letter H

existence is one Of the morals which the play points put. .3s s ss
 @The girls in the hurlesqas. el1or- uses can't dissipate or it will sl1gW up," she explains. "A girl in this business has no time to get into mischief, anyway, The chorus girls are due at the theater at onesand are there until the last show ends at eleven. Then they rehearSe iin- til two or threeSin the morning, ex- oept Saturday, when they r1ustsap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27

F FiIming winter sports is a fash- 'ionable recreation in England this winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-27
MAYOR BELLIES HIS NAME

Alton, N.s sY.--(UP)-Mayor Ebert L. Doolittle, doesn't. Besides his duties as chief executive, Doolittle is water commissioner, 8 director and superintendent of the Alton Fair association, chairman of the board of elections and a drummer in the village band.