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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
GREEN DISCUSSES
 PROFIT SHARING
Labor Leader Opposes Use of Federal Tax Powers
 to Promote It
By FRANK McNAUGHTON United Press Staff CorrespOndentl

'
 Washington, Nov. 23.-CUP)- President William Green of the American Federation of Labor told a senate finance subcommittee to- day that the federation unalterably opposes use of federal tax powers to promote profit sharing systems.
 Green said labor is not opposed to the principles involved in profit sharing, but does not favor the way in which it has developed and op- erated.
 "So-called profit sharing plans, D Green said, were mainly developed by corporations that attempted to substitute for real collective bar gaining an arrangement termed en- ploye representation which for the most part was the form and not the substance"
 He called for extension of the col lective bargaining principle to the profit sharing field. Labor, he said cannot be asked ito accept blindly management's decision on what con- stitutes profits" All the facts, he added, must be available. Greens Suggestions
 "1. Production and costs figure. must be equally available to unior and management" in working ou profit sharing plans.
 "2. Sales policies must be conSid. cred by both parties and be mutual ly acceptable, All records must bt equally available to both sides.
 8. Salaries of executives and of- ficers and returns to investors must be subject to the same conditions
 A. Financial policies and propos- als must be subjected to the same review and decision.
 "5. The standard wages of pro- ducing workers, which are produc- tion charges, should be fixed by col lective bargaining at the highest level industry could reasonably be expected to pay and should provide for customary standards of living proportionate to productivity as hu- man labor power is increased by mechanical power and machine tools, and ref1ecting lower unit pro- duction costs.
 'That standard wage is the cost item which is the first charge ir industry and which is necessary tc the sustained consuming power upor which all business depends. "6. Profit sharing or a partner ship wage is the share which labol would have in the net income of tht enterprise. In reality labor is 6 partner in production, not from tht investment of capital, but from the investment of experience and work ability. AS 8 partner labor woule have voice in determining rates o1 profit sharing"
 No Social Security Amending
 Green said the AFL also oppose. amending the social security acl to provide tax credits for funds al. lotted to profit sharing or any sim. liar purpose however worthy they may be in themselves"
 ''The social security act is to pro. vide some degree of security for tht victims of industrial unemploy. ment," Green said. Tt cannot b, used to remedy the defects of in. dustry without interfering with it! prime function"
 He contended that the cost of ad. ministering social security is too higI and said that the merit rating pro vision, not yet in effect, will increaS. this cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23

flor we are lucky in having with us WALES PORTER, hale and hearty, with a marvellous mem- ory, Waterbury's only living vet eran of the Civil War in his 95th year, honored and beloved by all his splendid city that has grown up from the small village of his birth and childhood.
 Earliest Memories
 So in my last visit with MT. Porter I said, You have told the readers of The Democrat many interesting things about your long and eventful life-especially of your memories of childhood when Waterbury was a small village and of your experiences as soldier in the Civil War: now will you tell us about your earliest memories of Thanksgiving Day?"
 "Yes, indeed" he replied, "and they are very pleasant memories to me, too, to recall. My father and mother made a great deal of both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've told you before that from my fourth to my thirteenth year we lived on our 200 acre farm up on Chestnut Hill, overlooking what is now Lakewood Park, in the old field-stone house that still stands there.
 There were three fire-places; a huge one in the kitchen and small CT ones in the sitting-room, or Front Room'-as we called it, and my fathers and mothers bedroom, which was next to the sitting room.
 'The kitchen which was also the dining room, was large and cheerful. With heavens sunshine streaming in through the win- dows and the love-light glowing in my mothers eyes, and the blazing logs in the fireplace-it was Home Sweet Home, without f1aw-for my father and my little brother and sisters and me.
 "I take the year 1856 when I was 12 years old; my brother Guy was 6, sister Frances was g. and Florence Edith was the baby.
 How it all comes back to mel" the old soldier said. wistfully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
LeDenthal May Win
 Freedom From Jail

an application for suspension of the remainder of the sentence is the claim that Leventhal assisted in the capture of James Buteau, who escaped from New Haven county jail October 29 with Frank Bednardzuk, also known as "The Eel" The latter later, surrendered, and is now serving 15 to 20 years in states prison.
 Leventhal is a resident of New Haven and the brother of Bob (White) Leventhal, of Waterbury, who went to jail for seven months on lottery charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
BENEFIT REQUESTS
 MISTAKES DELAY
Commissioner Tone Seeks to Eliminate Confusion
 in Filing Applications
Special to The Democrat)

N6YGClAA tU 4AC OC1uVCIdG
 Hartford, Nov. 23-Labor Commis- sioner Joseph M. Tone in an attempt to eliminate several flaws in the ad- minist-ation of the unemployment compensation law in Connecticut, to- day addressed three requests to pre- sent and potential claimant of ben- ef1tS.
 All complaints to the central of- flee concerning Job insurance checks should be sent t1 the Unemploy- ment Compensation Division, State Department of Labor, 555 Asylum street in this city and not to the of- flee of the Social Security Board | here.
 Delay and confusion have resulted he explained, because applicants who wished either to protest some deci- sion or to file more information have mailed their letters to the Social Security office instead of to the divi- sion on Asylum street. The labor commissioner also asked complainants to indicate their social security numbers whenever they write about their claims or checks. All letters, initial and sub- sequent, should not the numbers in order to expedite handling of com ] plaints.
 In addition, Commissioner Tone requested applicants, when they re- ceive benefit checks, to record the amount, compensable week, date is- sued and number of each check. At present, he said, complaints are be- ing received from persons who are certain they have not been compen- sated in full but who are not sure how many cheeks have been paid them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
THANKSGIVING MEMORIES! 7
City's Lone Civil War Survivor Recalls Thanksgiving Days
 of Yester-Years

you tasted my fathers Indian pud- ding you wouldn't understand. It's lost art"
 "What else did you have besides turkey and Indian pudding?"
 Chicken pie, for one thing, and my mother could make positively the best chicken pie that was ever eaten.
 Appetizing
 Wales Porter's vivid description of the preparation of that Thanks giving dinner gave me 8 fierce appetite. He made me see steam ing and bubbling pots and kettles from the crane over the red-hot !coals and smell the enticing odors. He described the preparing of the stone oven for the turkey. First, the filling of the oven with small pieces of wood and burning it into an intense heat so that the stones were scorching-hot Then, raking out the fire and ashes, putting the turkey into that hot place, shut ting the door tight-and whoever has eaten turkey roasted in that way Knows all the answers" as the saying is.
 Moreover, Wales Porter aggrav- ated me further by naming a long list of mince pies and "punkin" pies and apple pies and dough- nuts and jams and jellies of all kinds they had that day. But bless his grand young heart, twas good to see him enjoy the recollec- tion so keenlyl
 It was a charming Thanksgiving Day American home scene that Wales Porter recalled from out of the past, when he was a school boy and Waterbury was a village.
 Of course the drop-leaf table was opened full length and the ta- ble linen glistened in its white ness. Of the four children seated at the table, Wales was the elder brother and much admired by the others, and as he helped milk the COWS and shared the responsibili- ties of the farm since he was T, was regarded by his parents with deep respect as well as love and affection.
 Who carved the turkey" I asked.
 Father did all the carving, and he was an expert"
 Did he heap the plates pretty high?"
 'Yes, he did, and mother had to keep cautioning him so things wouldn't tumble off and SOIL the table-cloth.
 Were the dog and cat around trying to get in on the refresh mentS'?"
 Our big bulldog made desperate efforts to get in, but his manners were so bad that it wouldn't do; but we didn't have any cats on the premises because father didn't like 'em."
 ''Was there lots of laughter and excitement during the dinner?"
 "Yes, indeed there was. can hear the dear voices now, and see the happy children throwing kisses to mother, or jumping up from their chairs and scampering over to deliver them in person. Of that days company my brother, Guy and I alone survive"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
CONNECTICUT SELLS MILLIONS IN BONDS

State of Connecticut bonds to the amount of S25,OO0,OO0 were awarded Monday to the Bank of Manhattan company, Ladenburg, Thalmann & O., and c. J. Devine & Co.,, at interest of l and 3-4 and l and 1-2 per cent. The former issue, maturing 1889 to 194S, were priced to yield .15 to .85 per cent, the latter, maturing 1944 to 1852. offered at prices to yield from l to 1.50 per cent, the final six ma turitieS priced fro99 to 97.
 The interest in the bonds con- tinued strong, according to re- port. The bonds were issued for funding and building purposes and are legal tender for saving banks and in trust funds in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
Market Opens Up With Very Little Business
Steel Shares Show Most Strength in Trading Chrys-
 Ter, General Motors Both Lost FractiOnalIy
BY ELMER c. WALzER
Limited Press Financial Edit0El

aA%A@AANrAANA ~~N--NsH~
 New York, Nov. a. " (UP) Stocks opened irregular in narrow range todya with volume light. Bonds were mixed and cotton steady.
 Steel shares were strong, while aviations featured in activity.
 United States Steel opened l;0OO shares at 66 1-4 up 7-8 and Bethle- hem "A up 1. Curtiss- Wright opened 5000 shares at 67-8 unchanged {. sperry 1000 at 40 up 1-4; North American Aviation 2,5OO at 16 7-8 off 1-8 and Aviation Corporation 2,100 at 2, unchanged.
 Chrysler and General Motors lost fractionally. Fractional declines were noted in Sears Roebuck, Texas Corporation, Pennsylvania Railroad, International Telephone and Wool worth. Gathers includede DuPont. Southern Pacific, New York Central and International Harvester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
BISHOP BRADY
 TO SING MASS
Assistants for PontiflcaI High Ceremonies Sunday
 Former Local Curates

Most Rev. Matthew F. Brady, bishop of Burlington, Vermont, will celebrate 8 pontiflcal high mass at at o'clock next Sunday morning at St. Patrick's Church.
 Assisting Bishop Brady, who left the pastorate of St. Ritas Church in Hamden last month to become Vermont's bishop, at the pontifical mass will be Rev. Eugene Cryne, pastor of St. Patrick's, as high priest. Rev. Bernard Donnelly, pas tor of the Church of the Immacu- late Conception in Hartford, and Rev. William P. Lafiin, pastor of St. Joseph'S Church in Bristol and a former clrate at St. Patrick's, will be deacons of honor. The deacon will be Rev. Daniel J. Manning of Canaan, 8 native of Hartford and former cUrate here, while Rev. Jo- Seph M. Griffin of St. Thomas's Seminary, 8 native of St. Patrick'S $ Parish, will be Subdeacon.
 Rev. Joseph Flanagan of Torring- ton and Rev. John Brady, MS. of Bloomfield, will be acolytes. Rev. William Dolan, MS. of Hartford, will be thurifer. All three, like Fath- CT Griffin, are sons of St. Patricks Parish.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, perman- ent rector of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception here, will be master of ceremonies, assisted by Rev. Bernard J. Foster, assistant at St. Patrick's. Rev. William Wirkus, also of St. Patrick's, will be sub deacon of the cross.
 Rev. Francis E. May of New Haven, who preached at Bishop Brady's first mass here p years ago, will be the preacher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23

and I came back to the house to help mother with the dinner. Two o'clock was the hour set"
 What did you do?" asked.
 well, one thing I did was to bring up the potatoes and vege- tables from down cellar and give lem thorough washing and scrub- ping. And I used to help prepare the dressing for the turkey. Mother put chunks of dry bread and hearts and flyers and gizzards and all the 'giblets' and sage in chopping bowl and 1 chopped 'em to beat the band"
 And what did your father do?" I questioned.
 "I'm glad you asked that ques- tion," replied the old soldier, with a chuckle. Fathers speciality was making Indian pudding and mo- body else could begin to make 'em as good as he did. He put lots of raisins in, and that made a big hit with us children. But unless
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23

Come here and stand beside me at this old old kitchen window mean in imagination. See that snow covered mountain all a-glit- ter in the sunshine? You say, you didn't know there were any noun tains in Waterbury? Well, it looks like a mountain from here, doesn't it? Of course it's Long Hill, but seen from Chestnut Hill, it looms up with the grandeur of 8 mountain.
 Sleigh Bells
 "Now look around the yard and see all the paths that father and I have shoveled to the road and the barns and poultry-yard and pig-pen. We've done a lot of work since before light, with horses and COWS to feed and the milking. Listen! Sleigh-bells. Don't they sound good? One of the neigh bors going down to the village"
 "As soon as we could finish our necessary outside chores father
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23

Judge Earnest c. Simpson of superior court this morning held consultation with States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and AttOr- ney Max R. Traurig, on what is reported to be a move to free Lawrence (White) Leventhal from New Haven county jail before his 90 days term is completed.
 Leventhal was sent to jail Sep tember 28 on charge of Operat- ing lottery. He was one of 5S men arraigned on similar charges.
 1t is reported that the basis for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
DOGS MAY HAVE
 PAJAMAS NEXT

New York, Nov. 23.-(UP).-Pa- jamas for dogs were the latest de- velopment of the fashion shows to- day.
 Lucky, small terrier led by Miss Jean Harrington, won the honors at the revue of 12 debutantes and their dogs at the Versailles. His pa.amas were blue and gray; and he also wore two pair sof rubbers which fashioned decrees for stylish dogs on rainy days.
 Most of the dogs modelled streets clothes; the debutantes daytime and evening gowns. Proceeds of the show went to the Bide-a-Wee home for animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
Community CIuh

Postponement of one day has been made concerning the regular meet Ing of the Washington Park Com munity Club, scheduled for Thurs day night of this week.
 Because of the Thanksgiving holi- day, the meeting will be held Fri day evening instead of Thursday, st 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
TORRINGTON

CASH LOANS-Up to $500. Privacy assured. Rate of Int sH monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding S1OO. and 2% on any remainder
 Personal Finance CU., of Water. bury. l0e Bank st. Tel. S-SlO3. Lic
 No. I66.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
Special to The Democrat)

Hartford, Nov. 23-Two pastors of Roman Catholic churches, one a former curate at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury
 succumbed last night to lengthy ill.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
Basketball

Side nets on the Washington Park Community house basketball court, which proved very cumber- some to players last year, will prob- ably be removed from the imme- diato playing surface this year. Plans are being made to stretch the nets back of the bleachers, in order that the sidewalks and windows will be protected from wild passes. how ever.
 With the nets removed from the sidelines, players will be more free of action on the court. The board of directors will take the matter under consideration Friday evening at 8 meeting in the Community house. Election of officers will also be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23

A six-wheel storage battery truck has been brought out in Germany. Each of the four rear wheels is in dividually driven by an electric mo- tor through spiral beyel gears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
GENTS TO HOLD
 SKATING PARTY
Juniors to Complete Plans for Affair at Meeting
 This Evening
Washington Hill

A special business meeting of the Gents of the Hill Juniors will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Washington Park Community house President John O'Donnell will pre- side.
 Final arrangements will be made for the clubs roller skating party which is to be held December at Hamilton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23
Fife and Drum Corps

The Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps held its regular meet ing and rehearsal last night in the Community house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-23

Gas masks are to be supplied farmers and city people in Northern
 Ireland.
Evening star., 1938-03-13
Hotel Greeters
Of America.

The Board of Governors and al
standing committees of Charter No. 81
held a meeting preceded by Dime,
at the Continental Hotel on Tuesday
President G. steuart Bingham pre-.
sided. Plans were discussed for q
See America First; exhibit at the
Middle Atlantic States Regional Con.
ference in Philadelphia on March 25
rs and 81. DR.. William j. G. Thomas
"See America First" director. is ir
charge Of arrangements.
The Auxiliary Board of Governors
met at the home of Mrs Weston Jones
on Thursday. Supper was served.
Mrs. Eva c. Ruff, former inter-
national president, will represent
Auxiliary No. 81 at the Middle Allan
tic Regional Convention of the Women s
Auxiliary held jointly with the charters
in Philadelphia.
A meeting of Charter No. 81 and
Women's Auxiliary No. 81 will be held
at the Lewis Hotel Training School on
March "a, with Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Lewis as hosts. The educational topic
for this meeting, to be presented by
Director Edna Thompson, will be
Hotel and Apartment House Manage
ment." Moving pictures of one Of the
national parks will be presented by
Director Jones.
Evening star., 1938-03-13
Y.W.C.A. TEAH0UR
ASPLANNEDTODAY
Chevy Chase Chapter Will
Be in Charge Of Event
This Afternoon,

The Chevy Chase Chapter Of the
7. w. G. A. will be in charge Of the
tea hour today from 4 to 5 pm, with
Mrs. Harold e. Doyle as hostess,
Strong Residence will also have a tea
for the residents at the same time.
At the music hour from 5 to 6 pm,
Charles Edward Russell will present
symphonologue covering the March
programs Of the National Symphony
Orchestra.
A bridge class for beginners will be
given in the Business and Profes-
sional Women's Department Tuesday
at 5 pm. Mrs. Hannah G. Hill Is the
instructor and any business women
may register. The Business Women's
Music Club and the Amicitia Club
meet Tuesday at tbs pm. On
Wednesday at pm. the Xenos Club
will present musical show, Holly.
wood LoWlights." The Blue Triangle
Club will have an illustrated lecture
on Ireland by Mr.. Mathews Thursday.
The Girl Reserve Club will meet
Monday at 4 pm. Eastern High School
Girl Reserves will have fashion show
tryouts Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Nc.
kinley Girl Reserve will have a st,
Patrick's party Thursday, 3:l5 pm.
A penny hike has been planned by
Central Friday, $3.50 pm. The Mel
Ling Girl Reserve Club will have a
social service meeting Friday, 7:3o
pm.
A musical program has been planned
for the children at 6l4 e street by the
Esther Linkins Studio. Bob Brengle,
Harry Gauzza and Mrs. Hugh Dram
will be the soloists accompanied by
Janet Guess. The program will be held
Monday at pm. The Wednesday
Club will be entertained by the Capitol
Hill History Club. Miss Phoebe Slime.
president, will speak on Guatemala
and Panama at 3 pm.
The dustrial-Nationality Depart.
ment will hold st. Patrick's dance
Thursday. The Industrial Department
will be hostess to tri-State industrial
interracial conference Saturday and
Sunday.
The Cleveland Park Chapter will
meet at the home Of Mrs. E. A. Preble,
1927 Newark street, Monday at pm
Mrs. Virginia Sholar. recreation di-
rector, will be the speaker. The Mem
bership Committee will also meet Mon
day at 8 pm. The General Education
Committee will meet Tuesday at IL.
Evening star., 1938-03-13
Jobs Daughters.

Bethel No. l honored the past and
present honored queens of the Dis.
trict of Columbia, Maryland and vir.
ginia on March S. The Dramatic Clut
presented three short one-act plays
Prizes were given to the best produc.
ton, the most outstanding actress ano
the winning directress as judged by
five past honored queens. "One the
Air" directed by Harriet Schmidt, won
the contest. The cast consisted of FL
sic Stephens. Doris Kluge, Shirley
Manders, Margaret Yeager and Doro-
thy johnson. Elsie Stephens was
awarded the outstanding actress.
On March 10 the grand guardian
and associate grand guardian, Mother
Wallace and Dad Dunham, will pay
their official visit. There will be ini-
tiation. On March 18 the Hiking Club
will hold q scavenger hunt. Meet at
1920 East Capitol street.
The mothers will give the fathers
party at the temple on March 2e.
There will be dancing and games.
The membership drive will end
March 10.
At its last meeting Bethel No. had
initiation. There was q cobweb party.
The Mothers Club met at the home
of Mrs. Luckel.
The next meeting will be the 1st
birthday anniversary. Refreshments
and entertainment.
Evening star., 1938-03-13
Douqhters Of America

The state and national officers will
visit Fidelity Council on Tuesday eve
ming at 80s I street NV. On March
II they will visit Barbara Frietchie
Council in Odd Fellows Hall. Bunker
Hill road and Thirty-fourth street,
Mount Rainier, Md
National Representative Mrs. De-
borah Streitberger Of Eagle Council is
chairman for the 1888 Convention
Committee
Miss Regina Graham, councillor of
Goodwill Council, announced a square
dance and floor show tomorrow night
at 808 I street NV.
Independent Council will meet to-
morrow night at 808 I street NV
and will drape the charter in memory
Mrs. Peake.
Mrs. Pansy Anderson, councillor Of
Betsy Ross Council, announced a
meeting March 16 at n rtheast Ma
sonic Temple.
Progressive Council will give din
ner and hold bride party March
l8 at the Fairfax Hotel at pm. At
the last meeting applications of Miss
Eunice Shamleffer, Mrs. Gertrude L.
Rosencrans and Mrs. L. w. Moffett
were received.
Mrs. Rose Homan, councillor of Vir-
ginia Dare Council, announced the
following applied for membership:
Nita M. johnson and Alice Fitzhugh
McNelty.
Barbara Frietchie Council is
planning for its visitation March II
at 1882 Bunker Hill road, Mount
Rainier, Md A birthday party was
held for Past Councillor Margaret
DeVelbiss at the last meeting.
Pride OF Washington Council was
presided over by Mrs. Ola Compton,
councillor. Refreshments were served.
The drill team held a banquet at the
Lotus March g.
John L. Burnett Council had visi-
tation March 7 by the state officers.
A skit was presented by eight young
women. A play, "Rosalie," was then
presented in honor of the deputy, Mrs.
Rosalie Selby of Old Glory Council.
Carl Erhardt played the violin and
Miss Virginia Skillman the piano.
Little Miss Marion Callahan gave a
ballet dance.