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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Q. Why do LutLerans oppose AancinR2

dancing?
 A. The National Lutheran Council office answers: As a church, Lutherans have never issued an official ban upon dancing. There is, however, a general disposition to regard dancing as attended by seri- ous moral dangers to the par. ticipants. For this reason most Lutheran pastors hesitate to
 ,nction dancing in connection with various social occasions under the church auspices and almost without exception oppose dancing in church buildings. There are portions of the Luth- eran church, however, in which th, feeling against dancing as q moral danger is much more pronounced than in others.
 In this as in all other ques- tions of conduct, 1t is the prac- yise of the Lutheran church to make plain the danger. to point ou. the moral risks, and then to let the matter rest with the conscience of the individual. It .an be seel at once that those pastors who regard their duty in these matters as a divinely imposed responsibility, would be hesitant to have the church. as such, apr ,ar in the public eye as countenancing an exer- else against whose moral risk they advise privately.
 e.. What Is the attitude of Protestant churches toward mIli- t-ry service
 4 During ths years since the World war the attitude of the churches toward military serve ice has undergone q marked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27

change. he same motives which in 1917 led Christion people to support the government when the nation was at war are now ',ading ther:i to mobilize in the cause of peace. In addition to + official actions taken by the churches there are many unof- c!al agencies through which those who are working for peace car make their influence felt. Some of these like the World Alliance f or International friendship Through t h e Churches, are definitely relig- .ouS in membership and aim: others have A broader basis and hclude citizens of all creeds and parties. So many and 50 active are these agencies that 1t has been found necessary to unify their activities, and this has been attempted in the Nation- al Peace Conference.
 Q. Are Catholics ever per- mitted to eat meat on Erie day?
 A. The Catholic law of ab- staining from meat on Fridays .n honor of Christ's cruclfixion on that day Is mentioned by the earliest Christian writers. Since this law was made by the church. the church can dis pense with 1t upon certain oc- casions. When Christmas day comes on Friday. the church has permitted Catholics to eat meat. Spanish Catholics have been permitted to eat meat on Fridays since the 18th century. wrs bishop of any diocese h the United States can absolve Cath oiic. from this obligation on any national holiday f he @ desires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Glory Lord

Glory Lord Scripture Prayer Organ Response--- Solo-- Offertory--Andan in c :. Mozart Hymn--I Ain Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus Sermon Challenge Of the
 CToGS'
 By Peter Ahwah Lee of Chjna Hymn eieatli the Gross of Jegus Postludc-P Postlude in c ..,...
 ..........,.... Gcotsufl Clark
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
FIVE AUTOS IN CRASH

Reno. Nev.. tUP)--A. E. LeBotir- veau insists he holds the worlds record for having the greatest num- Der of automobiles involved in the same accident. He says he was stopped in the middle of the road with two other cars behind him when a fourth car carrying another car on top of 1t crashed into the entire string and i've autos partici- pated in the wreck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27

toro, John Yanniell, Mrs. John Yannielli, L. Cesare, Patsy Oropallo, Onofino Fasano, J. O. Brown, Thomas YannielIi, D. Genovese, Thomas Rosa. Daniel Lucian, Vito Donate Lovallo, Nicola Samela, John Samela, Angelo Vito Coveillo, Anthony Coviello, Vito Mecca. An- gelo Cimaglio, Leonard LaSelva, Peter Stolfi, Arnold Baily, Gaetano Sebunle, William Lucian. Dennis Leary, Jerry w. Coveillo. Marco Lo- vallo. Domenic Lorusso, Peter Geno- vese, s. E. Ricciardi, Rocco Posi- denti, Cavio Coyiello, Clayton Bri- otto. A. Frraro, Joseph Cardella, Luciano Santoro, Paul Nardozzj, Nicola Cicchitti, Vito Sileo, Canio Labella, Albert Pelosi, Rocco Donate Mecca, Francis Summa, Charles Summa, Daniel Bochicchio, Dom- enic Lucia, Rocco Colangelo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
BUNKER HILL CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday, February 2s

Sunday, February 2S 10:00 a. m--Church school. 11:O0 a. 'n.-Mr. Eric T. Braund, Yale Divinity School. '30. student assistant, will preach in Lent. en scries of sermons ot, Deeper Notes in the Life of Jesus". IT. 'Tl1e Message and thc Messenger Rev. W Moreton Owen will conduct ritual of dedication oi nsw organ presented by the Kinkg Daughters of Bunker Fill. who will attend in q body.
 TOO ?. r,s--Young Peoples Society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27

in either A B or o class, according to size.
 First Five
 Director Moore stated today that the contests are conducted locally by all the clubs entered, and that local ofiicials will be in charge. He expects to be aided by members oi the Leaders club and also by other local sport instructors. The events are the standing broad jump. stand- ing hop, skip and jump, running high jump, pull-up. and basketball shooting. When club has tabulat- ed the seven highest scorers in each event, the figures are submitted to national headquarters where they are compared with other contest ing scores. Awards are made for the first five highest scoring clubs in each division.
 Eligibility
 Any boy under IS and a full fiedged member of the Boys Club may enter the contest. Weight classifications of 85 pounds. 95, no l25 pounds and unlimited have been established. As many boys as wish may enter an event as long as they meet the specified requirements Actual competition here Is expected to be held the last week of April as final results must be in by May l. Training for the events will commence here shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Boys Club Entered
 In National Contest
300 Organizations in United States to Compete in In.
 door Gmnastic WOrk-Chief Events in April.

The Waterbury Boys Club will be entered in the 18th annual Boys Clubs of America National Indoor Athletic competition which will be completed in May according to announcement today by Ted Moore physical director
 Waterbury has been entered in the division because ot its large number, which will reach than 200 tesants Approximately 300 clubs will be entered through
 out the United States and their division will be established
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
SWEDISH TABERNACLE
 RAPTIRT

Rev. Axel I. Peterson. pastor Sunday, 10 q. m, Bible School; Il .. m., Sermon by the pastor. Monday, 7:z5 D. m, The church monthly meeting. Thursday, 7:45 D. m, Prayer 5erv- ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Naugatnck Church
 Directory .
Methodist Episcopal
 Meadow street. Rev. Wayne White, Minister. nn

ll:00-Morning worship and ser- mon by Rev. w. White on the sub- ject, "The Greatest of the Prophets" Church Hour Nursery for parents who attend church service.
 7:30-A Public Forum, on the topic, How Can We Prevent War?" The speaker is the well known Wa terbury attorney, Chase Kimball. Everyone is welcome to this timely discussion of one of the leading questions before the American peo- pie. ~e.
 Monday, 6:30 D. m.--Confirmation class. 8:00-Drama, "The Old Peabody Pew" royalty play giv- en by the Womens' club, sponsored by the Methodist Drama Guild. No admission charge.
 Tuesday, D. m.-Scout meeting.
 Wednesday, 8 p. in~-Lenten ser- vice.
 Salem Lutheran
 Rev. W .R. Frendberg, pastor
 Third Sunday in Lent.
 Usherg--Henry Johnson and Arr thur Pearson.
 300 a. m.--Swedish. Senior choir. Soloist-John Gothberg.
 10:15o m.--Bible school.
 II a. m.-Einglish. Junior choir. Song-Children's Choir.
 2 D. m.-English. Senior choir.
 St. MichaeTs Cor week commencing Feb. 28)
 The services in St. Michael's church tomorrow, Third Sunday in Lent, will be as follows: Cclebra- ton of the holy communion at 7:30 a. m. Sunday school in the parish house at 9:30 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at II a. m. Ser mon subject, For or Against: Gath ering or Scattering" Young Peo- ple's Fellowship in the Parish House at 6:30 p. m. Monday
 500 p. m. Girls Friendly Society in church.
 s:3O p. m. Mems Glce Club in choir room.
 TueSday--
 800 p. m. Study class in Parish House.
 400 p. m. Service and address to young people. Junior choir.
 800 D. m. St. Michael's Service Club in church. Wednesday,
 TOO D. m. Altos and sopranos.
 800 p. m. Service and sermon. Rev. Charles l.. Parker of St. Paul's church, Bridgeport will be the speaker.
 800 p. m. Dramatic Club in Par ish House.
 Thursday
 3:45 p. m. Junior c. F. s. in church.
 7:3o p. m. Troop 2 B. s. A. in Parish House.
 Friday
 g Q. m. Holy Communion.
 1i:00 a. m. Church Helpers Bak- cry at Grants store on Maple street.
 TOO D. m. Altos and sopranos: entire choir at 8 p. III.
 7:00,p. m. Girls Scouts in Parish House.
 Announcement The speaker at tisV oSAtACC OAI WCQkiCDuhy MdECAl 3rd will be the Rev. Charles L. Parker of St. Paul's Church. Bridge port. Mir. Parker is q native of the valley having been born in An- sonia and was ordained in the mld- west, having served for several years in Illinois and Michigan. He has been for four years rector at Bridgeport and he has done splen- did work there and is recognized as 6 good speaker. Everyone Is in- vited to these services.
 lminanuaI Lutheran
 Rev. Harold Lucas, pastor.
 Sunday school will be held at Q o'clock tomorrow with an English service at 10 q. m. and a German service at ii o'clock. Wednesday at 7:30 D. m. the German Lenten service will be held and Thursday at 6 D. m. the Sunday school teachers will meet. Friday at 7:30 D. m. the English Lenten ser- vice is scheduled and the coflfir- nation class will convene Gatur- day morning at 10 o'clock.
 Congregational
 The Church school will meet at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Democrat invited qucNOk4 regarding aehOc Jewish faiths. ~l answered n tits c0lun'n ron,py os.ibie They sul the address OG writcs should he addressed to tits iouna! 10 tc National tOufh YOrk City. where 2 pcrs0nal repy b rcGuested M s,0uld he co statcd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27

s:4s tomorrow morning in the Par ish House.
 Morning worship will be held nt il o'clock. The minister, Rev. Ed. ward R. Hance. will preach on tranquility Amid Confusion" the third In the series on "Wllat Our Religion Offers." Chiidren'S sub. feet, Your First 9in."
 Music: Introductory voluntary, Prayer" Schubert: processional hymn: anthem, "Cherubiin 6ong." Rimsky- -Korsakoff; offertory, "The Kings Highway" Williams; coii. ciuding voluntary, "Rinale aila Fuga," Holloway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Congregational Churches
FIRST CHURCH Sunday Services

Church School at 9:45 o'clock. Nursery, kindergarten and primary
 departments at II o'clock. Morning Service at II o'clock. Rev.
 Dr. James E. Gregg continues the
 Lenten services on What Chris
 tians Can Know" The subject this
 time is Truth Learned through
 Right Doing.
 4:l5 p. m.--Mr. Craw leads a study
 discussion group on Discovering
 Jesus. 5 D. m.-At the meeting of the
 ChriSmon Society, Rabbi William
 P. Greenfield, of Beth Fl church
 will speak on the Jewish religion
 Notices tor the Week
 Monday, 6:30 D. m.-Thc Mems League will meet with the Mems League of tho Second Church for supper and debate on the supreme court. MessrS. Chase Kimball and Walter Torrance for the affirmative and Messrs. Earle Blanchard and Warren Upson for the negative.
 Monday. 4:30 p. m.-Rehearsal of the junoir choir.
 Tuesday, 7:45 D. m.-Neighborhood Discussion meeting for the west central district. with Mrs. Charles Hamilton and Miss Marion Hole, I5 Arch street. Subject: The Use of the Bible in the Modern Household".
 Wednesday, 10 6. m.--Meeting of the Womcn's Guild at which work will Dc done for the hospital and Day Nursery. Luncheon will be served by Mrs. William A. Service, Mrs. W. Gamaliel Bailey and Mrs. Gottlieb Boner at 12:30. after which Miss Helen Wood of the state labor board in Hartford will speak on "Bettering the Labor Conditions in Connecticut.
 Wednesday, 4 D. m.-Meetlng of Cub Pack No. 2. 7p. m.--Oirl Scout leaders training course in the scout house.
 Thursday, 4 p. m.--Meeting of the Girl Scout Troop No. 1. 7:15 p. m. --Senior Girl Scouts. 7:l5 D. m.-- MT. Craws class for adults on "The Life and Teaching of Jesus'. SD. m. Dean Brown will give his second Lenten lecture on the subject Faith and Health. Rev. Theodore c. Bob- ilin of the First Methodist church will assist in the service.
 Order of Morning Service Prelude--Adagio ........ van Eyken Hymn-Awake, my Soul, and with
 the Sun
 Sentences
 Invocation and the Lords Prayer versicles
 Responsive Reading Gloria Patri Children's Sermon ..... Dr. Gregg Offering with Anthem-Turn Thy
 Face from my Sins .... Sullivan Doxology Scripture --Zcchariah 8: i4-
 17; John T: l0-l7 Anthem-Lord. we pray Thee .....
 ....'....,......' HopeTU Prayer
 Hymn--Work Is sweet, for God has
 blest
 Sermon = Truth Learned Through
 Right Doing .......... Dr. Gregg Prayer
 courage falls, and
 faith burns low  Postlude Allegro ...... van Eyken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27

A judge at theSwansea Assizes, Engluand, is boasting that he be- gan summing up case in the reign of Edward VIII and ended 1t in the reign of George VI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27
Methodist
FIRST METHODIST

FIRST MEIhODA6I
 Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor. Choir: Charles w. Platt, director and bass. .;
 Soprano, Mrs. Charles B. Tole- man.
 Contralto. Miss Eunice T.. Hunger ford.
 Tenor, William M. Blair.
 Organist, Mrs. Edwin H. Jones.
 Services Tomorrow
 Morning Worship 10:3O Organ Prelude. Hymn-"I Am Thine, o Lord" Call to Worship-by the Choir. Silent Prayer. Choir Anthem "The Radiant Morn" ................W Woodward ReSponsives. Gloria Patri. Hymn-"There Were Ninety and Nine that Safely Lay" Prayer. Offertory. Contralto Solo-"City Foursquare" ................... H. B. Danks Scrmon--"Dwight L. Moody and 1897" Rev. Theodore 0. Bobilin Hymr-"Brightly Beams Our Fath- CT ; Mercy" nediction-Three Fold Amen. Organ Postlude.
 Church School 12 noon.
 Epworth League 5:45.
 Union Service 7:30 o'clock. First Baptist church. Preacher. Rev. Theodore o. Bobilin. Subject: Even If God Does Not Answer"
 Privileges of the Week Monday. March lst---
 TOO Girl Scouts.
 800 The Circle of Cheer will meet at the home of Mrs. Carl Din- woodie, 98 Coniston avenue. Tuesday. March 2nd--
 2:30 w. c. T. U. meeting.
 800 Mothers Club. Wednesday, March 3rd--
 2:45 w. F. M. 8. meeting. TOO Boy Scouts. Thursday, March 4th--
 7:00-8:00 Prayer meeting.
 800 Community Lenten service at First Congregational church. Dean Emeritus Charles Reynolds Brown, speaker. Friday, March 5th--
 500 to 7:30 Oyster Stew supper served by the Woodruff assembly. 800 Regular business meeting of the assembly.
 500 Choir rehearsal.
 Items of Interest
 The pulpit flowers tomorrow will be given by Miss qratia Booth in loving memory of her father and mother, MT. and Mrs. John E Booth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-27

The pastor is conducting a mem. bership preparatory class each Sum- day morning during regular Sunday school hour. This class is especial- iy arranged for the young people who plan to join the church on Palm Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Heavy R. R. Traffic
 Expected Next Week
New Haven Road Plans for Record Week=End Holiday Rush; May 30 Record of GAO Coaches to Be Passed

fortable riding facilities, and the new high-speed operation. Another factor held by railroad officials to be responsible for the return of pas sengers in no small measure is the constantly increasing highway traffic congestion which is causing many formerly inveterate motorists to leave their autos at home and travel by rail.
 The reduction in general passen- ger rates made it necessary for the New Haven to eliminate some of its bargain rates, such as the weekend, 30-day and round trip prices, but other types of bargain fares are be- ing continued for weekend and Sun day excursion trips. These will en- able Connecticut residents to take short excursions to New York and other parts of the country at rates even lower than those now existing for ordinary rail travel. The pro- gram for such excursions will be an extensive one although the exact number of trips to be made will be determined by the demand for them.
 Popular Places
 From the Connecticut viewpoint, it has been found by New Haven railroad officials that the most pop ular destinations for these excur- sions are New York, Boston, Mont real and Washington. This year Connecticut residents will have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Salesmen Make "On to Naugy" Slogan
WHY LIVE IN CONNECTICUT

Gertrude B. Lane, for many years editor of the WOmans Home Companion, lives in CQ1necticut. Her home is in HarwintOn. Asked by the State Publicity Commission why she had selected Connecticut for her home, the noted editor replied:
 "I like Connecticut for many reasons. First is the unspOiled beauty of the Ltchfied Hills where make my hOme far from the noise and distractions of the city. Then the fact that notwithstanding it's proximity to New York the real New England flavor has been pre- served not only in the lovely old houses but in the spirit of the people. And lastly there is very practical why like to live in Connecticut. The taxes are reasonable and the public moneys used for the bene fit of the citizens. Conspicuous among the many ex amples of wise spending the fine roads, kept clear all winter, and the charming landscaping by the road sides even in the rural villages.
 GERTRUDE B. LANE"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
SELZNICK GETS HUGE GOLD CUP
l,5OO Movie Undergrads Honor International PiC=
 lures Director

Indicative of the nationwide aca- demic interest in motion pictures by universities and colleges of America. 1900 undergraduates yesterday made the first award ever granted a film producer for the combination, on the screen, of pictures elements they held most imprtant.
 A huge gold cup was presented to David o. Selznick, president of Sel- znick International Pictures, by un- animous vote of screen stage and radio students of Los Angeles Jun- for College. They named him the outstanding producer of films com bining box-office success with artis- tic merit" and paid special tribute to the technicolor picture, "A Star is Born," co-starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, as "the out standing modern film embracing all that is known to date in motion pic ture drama"
 According to Harold M. Turney, chairman of the department of drama at L. A. J. C., college students today are studing motion pictures with a view toward making films tn '- careers, from both technical and acting standpoints. In honoring "A Star is Born," he said, the five most important points considered were its dramatic construction, color perfection, direction, acting and the musical scoring.
 Handed to Selznick with mes sage of congratulations, the award moves to g place of honor in the studio executive offices. It is the initial expression directly to Holly wood by undergraduates, linking in thought the man who makes motion pictures and the young men and women who some day hope to do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Some Plan No shutdown

Although about 5000 employees of the U. s. Rubber Products, Inc. will be vacationing during the first two weeks in July, starting July 3, and 500 more from the Risdon Manu- featuring company will enjoy va cation of one-week starting on July F, the Naugatuck Chemical com pany plant, the Eastern Malleable Iron company and the Lewis En- gineering company will not shut down this summer, business in those plants being especially good.
 In the Chemical and Malleable Iron, employees in each plant will be allowed a week off with pay to be taken either in July or August. The Rubber footwear division work CTS will get 3 percent of the amount earned during the last year as va cation pay. Operation will resume on July 19. The mechanical division of the U. s. Rubber will be busy during the shutdown of other sec- tions. making repairs and improve ments. These workers will take their vacation later in the summer.
 The Lewis Engineering firm and the Peter Paul, Inc. will be closed over the holiday, July 4, which Is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
.SCHMITZ GIVES
 NEW BLEACHERS.
Boom in Sport Activities Looms From Select
 mans Donation
BEACON FALLS t'OrreSDOndent: Wm. Baxter
 Phone N9ugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, June 25-Sports fans here were delighted today to hear of the generous donation made by First Selectman Theodore Schmitz MT. Schmitz has given bleachers which are expected to seat 500, tC the community field on Lopez road.
 This will undoubtedly mean larger crowds will turn out for games hert and probably presages boom ir sports activities here. Baseball anc football players have used the com munity field for the past two years It is the property of William Grubel of Railroad avenue.
 Small Fire
 Beacon Falls firemen yesterday extinguished a blaze in an out building on the Chicoski property or Main street at 1:30 p. m. Damage was small.
 Hike Enjoyed
 Pupils of the second, third and fourth grades of Center school en- joyed hike to High Rock park yes terday. The Misses Genevieve Gar rick, Celia Burns and Frances Henry, respective teachers of these grades, were in charge. A delightful time was had.
 Two Games Scheduled
 Two ball games are booked for Recreation field here over the week. end. Saturday the Highlanders A. c. of this town will meet the Elm Clovers A. c. of New Haven, at 2:30 p. m. and Sunday the Highlanders will face the Ray tavern nine of West Haven at 2:30 D. m. Good games are expected.
 Two Teachers To Wed
 Two local teachers will be mar ried this summer but it is expected they will retain their posts here. They are Miss Frances Henry, fourth grade instructor, and Miss Jane Sheinman, Rimmon school teachers Miss Sheinman will teach next fall in Center school, it is expected, and a new teacher is expected to be named Monday night to instruct at Rimmon school.
 The school board is considering a plan to double up some of the pri- mary grades of Center school where is low, and reading room in the vacant classroom for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-25
Attending Eagles Convention

Attending Eagles Convention Four delegates and 20 past pres idents of Naugatuck Aerie of Eagles left this afternoon to attend the state convention in Norwich today, tomorrow and Saturday.
 The local delegates are: President Anthony Mazaikas, Charles Sch- weinle, Edward Haepp, and, Ray mond Bowling.
 Conference Scheduled Today
 High hopes were held today for a successful settlement of grievances of employees at the Naugatuck Chem ical company. A conference was scheduled between MT. Fried man, vice-president of the U. s. Rubber Products, Inc, John Caskey, general manager of the local com- pany; Herbert Dawson, CIO nego- tiator here, and Thomas Burns, vice. president of the United Rubber Workers union, CIO affiliate.
 It is expected the conference will be held early this afternoon but the result will probably not be known until late in the afternoon. MT. Dawson talked yesterday with MT. Friedman, via phone, he said, and the result of his conversation led him to believe an amicable agreement would be reached today.
 A telegram from Sherman Daly- rimple. president of the United Rub- Der Workers union, received here Monday night halted a strike called few hours previously at the Chem ical company. MT. Dalyrimple told then of MT. Friedman's expected visit and asked a delay until today.