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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

State, federal and local health and town officials are again work ing shoulder to shoulder in adopt- ing necessary preventive measures to protect the health of their people against possible dangers which may follow in the wake of the flood says the State Department of Health in a special bulletin, today.
 Precautions are listed as follows:
 The first inclination of the public after the peak of @ major flood dis aster has passed is to forget that even more serious havoc from dis- ease may accur unless all possible precautions are adopted. When house and other buildings are va cated with the advance of flood people flee from the flood areas but as these waters subside, there is nat ural!y the urge to get back to houses, stores and other buildings.
 Water Supplies
 Tn most localities 1t is fortunate that public water supplies have been unaffected by the flood waters. However, in some cities and towns because of temporary interruptions of chlorination or possible harmful effects from the extreme rainfall, consumers have been notified by ad- vice of the State Department of Health and local authorities as an added precaution, to boil drinking water until the flood waters subside. One towns water supply main was SO seriously damaged as to shut off the public water supply and in several communities power interrup- tions have disrupted pumping faci- lities, and other sources of power are being pressed into service.
 Many private wells have been flooded over and the use of such wells must not be resumed until they have been thoroughly disin- fected and also pumped out if nec- essary. Directions as to disinfecting wells can be obtained from local health officers. Until the effects of the flood on wells have entirely disappeared. all such well water should be boiled for five minutes before use for drinking.
 Flooded Cellars
 After flooded cellars have been drained, the walls and floors should be scrubbed down and preferably disinfected with Q solution of chloride of lime and water. One pound of the disinfectant in six to ten gall Ions of water will make up a strong solution.
 No foodstuffs subjected to con- tamination from flood waters should be used unless such foodstuffs have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

say that whatever happens, however bad the tmes people going to do two things regardess they are going to the movies and they are going to beauty narors They may let few bills slide and they may cut down on their customary donations but cut out movies and permanents that's quite impossible The two go hand in hand as it were though the movies are by far the cheaper of the two uxures Just to show how people go in for the movies here few figures from moving picture journal In 1887 practically people at tended movies in this country It is estimated that the box office receipts in American moving picture houses for that same year were approximately one billion dollars of course out of this bon about hundred million or so went in taxes to the government That's just one of the things big enterprises do with all the money they make hand over good percentage in all kinds of taxes To sum-
 arze "the estimated total capital investment in the motion picture industry is approximately two billion dol lars This broken down follows theaters $1ssoooo studios $1oo ,Ooo; distribution $2o,ooo,ooo"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
Storm Victims! State Issues Instruc- tions On First Aid Ire a { m c mt For
 Trees.

New England's trees are one of the regions most precious possess sions. To assist New England tree owners to repair, where possible, the damage wrought by the hur- ricane, the New England Council sought the advice of Dr. Elmer Drew Merrill, director of Har- yards Arnold Arboretum. His sug- gestions, given herewith, will en- able New Englanders to conserve many of the injured trees still standing.
 "Tilted trees: Until trees can be replaced, cover exposed roots with wet burlap or other cloth. Dig @ large hole on the side where the roots are now exposed, and ar- range block and tackle so as to pull the tree back into its normal position. Cover it's roots with good soil, stamp 1t down, and water the entire tree as in any planting operation. It is impossible to state maximum size of tree which can be thus saved as this depends entire- ly on the strength and size of equipment available for pulling them back, but certainly, those up to six inches in diameter can be thus handled.
 "Weakened trees: There are many trees now standing which have been decidedly weakened by the blow. If 0 branch is split, 1t may possibly be saved by boring Q hole through 1t, placing an eye bolt through the split limb and al- so through Q neighboring limb, and connecting the two bolts with an iron rod or heavy cable. Each eye bolt should have the washer and nut completely countersunk on the outside, that the bark may heal over quickly. Limbs should never be encircled with wire and tied to other limbs similarly en- circled, as encircling chokes the limbs and eventually kills them. On small trees which must be pulled back into place, 1t is well to pass e wire through piece of rubber hose placed about the trunk in such Q way as to support the tree on the side toward which 1t leans. This wire should form a U rather than encircle the tree trunk, with both ends of the wire attached to Q stake.
 "Tree wounds: Broken branches should be cut flush with the trunk, since stubs and stumps are sources of severe infections. Wounds larger than two inches in diameter should be painted, and jagged edges of bark should be carefully trimmed.
 "Wound dressings: Dressings containing asphaltum are the best. When these are not available, ape ply good coating of white or red lead paint or orange shellac. A less conspicuous paint may be ap- piled over any of the latter once 1t has dried.
 "shrubs: Most deciduous shrubs will sprout again from the base although they have been badly damaged by wind or falling trees. Out the broken branches of, even if they are close to the ground. and the chances are that the plant will recover by next spring"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
ORGAN DEDICATED
 SUNDAY EVENING Monsignor McGivney Off, ciates at Ceremonies at
 Tunxis Hill, Fairfield

A new electric organ was dedica- ted Sunday night at the Church of the Holy Family, Tunxis Hill Fairfield, where Rev. Dr. John L, Loughran is pastor. pr. Loughran was an assistant at the Immaculate Conception church here for several years.
 Monsignor John J. McGivney, well known in this city, delivered the principal address as the exercises. Benediction of the most blessed sacrament climaxed the program.
 The Fairfield parish has made several forward steps since Dr, Loughran recently became its pastor. The first issue of Q new parish monthly publication was issued last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

WHEN GET TIME (From An Anthology of Favorite Poems) When get time
 know what shall do I'll cut the leaves of all my books And read them through and through. When I get time
 I'll write some letters then That have owed for weeks and weeks To many many men, When I get time
 I'll pay those calls owe, And with those bills those countless pills, will not be so slow. When get time
 I'll regulate my life In such way, that may get Acquainted with my wife When get time Oh, glorious dream of bliss! A month, year, ten years from now But can't finish this I've no more time.
 THOMAS L. MASON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
|ST. LUCY'SC.Y.O.
 | ENTERTAIN lO(
Eleanor Greene, State Or ganizer, Speaker at S0- cial Program

St. Lucy's parish 0. Y. o. unit we hosts last night to 100 members other local and Oakville units at social program in their parish ha Patrick Wallace, local chairman, pr sided at a council meeting. MI Eleanor Greene of Meriden, state c ganizer, was one of the speakers.
 Members were invited to alter the national catachetical congre in Hartford starting October ], ar another Catholic gathering in Ne Haven October p.
 James Jannetty was chairman the entertainment program whit included a short play given by A mand Fisher Carl DelRusso, Charl Rinaldi and MT. Jannetty. Man Sforza played piano selections al Maria Calo sang.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
SIREN FOOLS COUNTRYSIDE

South Yarmouth, Mass.-SUP)-- When the fire siren cut loose with a screech shortly after midnight--and kept up the din for an hour-resi- dents of this community and four neighboring villages joined volunteer flre-fighters in e hunt for the blaze. Their nocturnal trek was futile. The alarm was caused by a short circuit in the siren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
NATURALIST CLUB
 SEE YALE FRIDAY
Twenty Members Going to Observatory for Illus.
 trated Lecture

Of the 25 observers who will visit the Yale observatory Friday night, 20 will be members of the Water bury Naturalist club. If the weather is clear the group will be given an opportunity to look through the telescope.
 In any event, the workings of the giant machine will be explained, and lecture, Illustrated with lan- tern slides will be given. Monroe P. Wetmore, president, Is in charge of reservations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
Hitler Likes PiIsen---Not Beer, But MunitiOI
Czechs Might Blow Up Big
 SkOda Works
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Stan Correspondent

NEA SeFVlcS 0t4M COKkeSpOnueus
 "The Germans will never take the Skoda Works. If German troops get to point where they are near taking them, there won't BE any Skoda works;" /
 This dark hint concerning the gigantic munitions plants whose smoke darkens the skies above the famous beer-making city of Pilsen, (Pilzen) means that certain Czech leaders would rather see them blown to bits than surrendered to the Germans.
 It is a hint often heard ia Czechslovakia, for so important is this vast munitions plant that q Germany possessing 1t. would be inn- mensely strengthened. The eye which filled with tears for the Sudeten Germans has nevertheless been fixed all along on the Skoda plants, which constitute one of the most vital links in the worlds arna- ment facilities.
 A modest little shop of 120 work CTS, the Pilsen warks contributed their share to the Austro-P -Prussiaza War. But by 1914, they were in1- portant enough to have made the son of the founder a baron and to be one of the principal sources of munitions for the German -Austro- Hungarian alliance. The great 42- centimeter siege guns which blasted path past the Liege and Namur forts in Belgium or the invading Germans were made by Skoda at Pilsen.
 ARMS FOR
 THE WORLD
 Krupp of Germany obtained the controlling shares, with the English Vickers holding an interest. But after the World War armistice Krupp and Vickers were eased out and the French munitions firm of Schneider Creusot turned up with a controlling interest. It was part of the French plan to dominate the countries of the Little Entente
 Under French leadership, Skoda expanded and became a vast hold ing company embracing mines, shipyards, and automobile fac- tories. Charles Eugene Schneider, the French munitions baron, was the chief influence during that period.
 But at least two directors were German, and through them large amounts of money was believed to have been contributed to the Hit Ter cause in its early days. This cannot be proved, but 1t is gen. erally believed in Europe.
 WORKS WIDELY
 SCATTERED
 The Skoda plants are widely distributed, and the huge one at Pilsen is only the center-point of e vast organization. Affiliates make @ large share of the mu- nitions of Poland, Hungary, and Rumania in branch plants owned in those countries.
 The 400-acre Pilsen works still
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
.WADHAMS RELIEF
 CORPS INSPECTED

An inspection of Wadhams Relief corps was held last night at the state armory by Miss Elsie Hotch- kiss of Meriden, state department inspector. Mrs. Edith Ellis of Mill dale, state department president, and Mrs. Edna Norris of Willi- mantle, also attended. Mrs. Alice Wilson, president, announced that Q "foodless" food sale will be held following the October 10 meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
CASSIDY SHOWS
 l RETREAT FILMS
Mount Manresa Scenes Enjoyed By LOurdes Holy Name Society

Plans for the organization of intra society basketball and volleybal leagues were made at a meeting Q the Holy Name Society of tn Church of Our Lady of Lourdes | the parish hall last night. Jame Bianco presided.
 Thomas P. Cassidy showed pic lures of the Mount Manresa retreal and of his recent trip to Irelanl and England.
 Martin Mannello and Al Ciprian were chosen to coach the society football team. Society member will receive communion in Q bod Sunday at the 9 o'clock mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers Co test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Northern France. 9. Mining.
 3. About IS years. L College All-stars. 6. North Africa.
 6. The PaIeOllthlc Period. !. A theory or hypothesis concerning the origin of Che world or universe. .. q. ... ..S. Ireland for ever. q. . 70. Si2,bO0. <. ..... .... 10. North America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

Takes bow :. While F. P. Latimer of the Hartford Times isn't taking any credit for bringing down the West Indian hurricane on New England last week like the Assyrian wolf on the fold still he can take all the credit in the world for predicting it. For years now he has warned this state that terrific hurricane was long overdue in this section As late June of this year. when he was making of his quarterly weather forecasts for which he is justly famous, he again stressed the fact that the hurricane had not yet arrived 1t should come exactly the 21st of September which we erroneously connect with the first day of autumn and the not his prediction for had he known 1t would fall that date most of would have had worldly possessions well moored down for the occasion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

specializes in heavy artillery. Other branches in Czechoslovakia help pile up a total of more than 10000 workmen who have for many months been turning out munitions of all kinds seven days a week and 24 hours @ day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
Plant a tree. ;. That should be the motto of ev

Plant tree. That should be the motto of every in this state who suffered the loss of valuable tree during last weeks storm Trees were up- rooted, broken off short and decapitated them that took many years to build into the graceful beautiful ornaments that they It takes many years to produce mature tree of the shade variety They are fruit and hence slow in the process of reaching "ther leafy arms to pray. This is good season to plant rees plant for the generations to that they
 may praise their fOrefaers who had the foresight to give them beautiful shade just as today we speak highly of ancestors who made possible our stately elnls oaks, naples etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

Trees :. !. . Everybody seems to be getting tree scious these days Now that New England has lost so many we are getting less |cstatc about their beauty Naturally when whole avenues of them, stately ems lordy oaks and fine ocusts all went down under the scythe 1t seemed to become a crying matter Although why should weep for ree even though 1t of life Both are tragedies but of course not to be com pared. New England trees that we have been accus. toned to look at are many of them from hundred and fifty to two hundred years old This is not great age as measured by the giant redwoods of California or the giant yews of Ireland and England However we stand by
 our trees and we shudder at their emotion We also feel the unsutabeness of the statement of of state papers about popular poem by young poet killed in the World War The poem has had great appeal one least of all the poet himself probably considered among the worlds masterpiece But Trees" by Joyce Kilmer has had universal appeal and the unknd as well as unnecessary statement that we should "be devoutly thankful that at least we are safe from that horror is somewhat in bad taste The statement refers to the fact that If he alive Joyce Kmer might attempt another poem on the subject of trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
FooTLIGHTs TO FILMS

Eleanor Lynn, who deserted the Broadway stage not long ago, now is playing her fourth screen role as Frank Albertsons leading lady in RKO Radios 'Fugitives for Night"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

At Brunn, probably 10000 men are working on small arms, largely the Bren machine gun, which is also manufactured in Britain un- der license for the British army. The Avia AeroplAne Works, a Skoda subsidiary, is the chief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

Jimmy Gibney of the Meriden Gibneys is going up the ladder slow but sure The keabe and well dressed Silver City lad who is in his twentes has just been en- gagged manager of Blue Barron and his famous ork which recently completed thirty consecutive weeks at the Hotel Edison in Moo Yawk Previously, Jimmy was plug ging songs for Paramount, but when he met Blue in Cleveland new clouds appeared on the horizon Blue wanted Jimmy and Jimmy liked Blue, so the deal mate raized Barron and his Barons the road now for the first time will make their Nutmeg State debut for Bill Derwin at the Hamilton dancetorium week from next Sunday night. Catch them and you'll be well compen- sated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
FASHIONS ARE FUN

4 Hat little piece held down with strap. They call 1t e hat guaranteed not to flap. Just two by two cooked over one ear With long veil attached to make 1t more queer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

At normal times, the laundry wo at Buckingham palace costs S3l 900 a year; maintaining the cells of the palace, with it's wines, ct requires $l0,000 annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

Seven times the exposed volume of an iceberg lies below the surface ] of the water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
Slam Bang
 Battle Expected
 When Patman's s Chain Store Legislation Comes Up

Washington, Sept. 27-The cards are down for 8 knockdown and drag-out fight this winter over chain-store legislation.
 Whether or not, as Representa- tive Patman believes, the present act bearing his name is "outstand- ing among all laws of it's kind ever passed" the successor law he is ex- pected to present will stir up much opposition.
 Details aside, the difference be- tween the present and future Pat man acts is this: the earlier laws are aimed at eliminating certain advantages in mass purchasing and distribution which have been enjoyed by chain stores. The prin- ciple was: make them complete fairly with the independent deal- er."
 The new law will aim by discrim- inatory taxation to kill off chain stores entirely. Progressive taxes, in- creasing with the number of units and the number of states in which they are operated would make chain grocery or shoe-store opera ton next to impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27

Czechoslovakian source of its air force. Military nitrogen and chem teal plants, and many other skoda affiliates making tractors, tanks, and every kind of machinery are scattered throughout Czechoslo- vakia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
Todays Answers co
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Question on Comic Page

A snake expert who was also a greedy reader discovered that Err nest Hemingway and Ebert Hub bard had the same initials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-27
PROPAGANDA UNDER WAY

opinion against any such law has already begun by the A. and P. stores, which got tangled up badly with the present act and regards the proposed one as death sen- tence. With a candor rare in such cases, the A. and P. has frankly an- nounced 1t is going out to fight the death sentence" tax proposal, and that 1t has hired public relations counsel paid advertising, organize consumer groups and forum dis cussions.
 Patman, whose heart and soul
 are wrapped up in his legislation,
 Is himself one of the best propa- gandists In Congress, spending
 most of his spare time featuring
 and speaking on his legislation,
 which he believes will save the competitive system from encreach-
 ment of increasing monopoly.
 So definite and candid Q promise of a propaganda fight on Q pro- posed measure, even before Con- gress assemblies, is unique and promises plenty of fireworks. NAVAL BASE
 AT KANSAS CITY?
 One of the strange by-products of the military and naval ex- pansion program which has re- ceived such an impetus from Euro pean developments is the proposal to enlarge greatly the Naval Re- serve Aviation Base at Kansas City.
 odd? Not really. Kansas City, far from the seaboard, happens to be @ halfway point for naval planes flying from coast-to-coast or from Canada to the Gulf. Big dikes would be built in the Mis- souri river to extend the landing area so that 1t would accommodate big -engined naval and army bombers. Such an inland seq base" would go a long way toward making naval air forces available on any of the country's borders. The base is small at present, with only two naval and one marine squadron.
 GOVERNMENT
 GOES TO PRESS
 People worried about the vast amounts of government printed matter which flood the country should take @ walk down by the ancient "red brick barn" building which houses the Government Printing Office. They would see the excavation for Q new $6,300 ,000 production plant eight stories high. With @ $l,394,000 warehouse also just completed, 1t ig easy to deduct that the prospect is for more gov. ernment printing rather than less. Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Incl
Evening star., 1938-12-02
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMouTH 1888 touring sedan excellent
safety slass; ready for safe winter driving.
We have Tor your selection. your choice.
I2g6i PACKARD. gath and SITS. NV.
PLYMOUTH 1887 touring sedan: low mile
age: one owner: excellent condition mechan-
ically and in appearance fine car re-
du,a. dused ,t. .o 1926; trade ySar old ,esT and
SITS. NV. Republic O145
PLYMOUTH 1887 4-6oor touring sedan.
mileage; S53G Also 1886 2-door touring
sedan. $28p, schlegei T. Golden. Dodse-
plymouth dealers 1913 Carroll ST., Takoma.
2. G. Georgia 1860.
PLYMOUTH 1898 de luxe 2-door touring
sedan. Practically new and a real barsain
Tor the smart buyer. Completely winter
proofed for cold weather comfort: 1899
ttrade-ins force us to sacrifice this nne car.
n B. bo,uyy. bheary Jr, 1o6o Bros 1921 14th st.
PONTIAC 1885 4-door sedan, leather up
nolstery, can be used as a cab. original
black finish. fine tires and 1t runs perfectly;
owned and carefully driven by one party;
S?eb; Pohanka Service, 1928 goth st. n W.
District 9141.
PONTIAC 1885 2-door black finish. power.
economy. trunk: perfect at S345. SKINKER,
1216 10th, At M NV.
Evening star., 1938-12-02
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PONTIAC 9-cyiinder, 1887, de luye 2-door
touring sedan. except. hne cond.; radio;
sacriflce. 3496. Woodley 1923.
PONTIAC 1885 80" touring sedan; o. X.
motor. dne rubber. very clean interior.
Economical family car that will sell quickly
for only S24b. PACKARD. gath apd N
sts NV. Republic O145
PONTIAC 1887 "8" touring sedan: origi-
nal nnish like new: motor thorouEhly
checked and Is excellent: 5 practically
new tires: very clean interior: will please
the most critical buyer. Well worth 1915
PACKARD Gath and N SITS. NV. Republic
PONTIAC 1897 5-pass. touring sedan, g.
stery; excellent tires: S575.> C. c. C..
Guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co, 12a2 22nd
st. NV Natl. 1900. Open San. and eve.
PONTIAC 1888 4-door sedan, Your in
spection will convince you of the former
owners ine care original finish like new.
inside spotless and shows no wear. fine
tires; runs perfectly; S195 Pohanka
service 1l26 10th st. NV. District 9141
PONTIACS at Arcade Pontiac. direct fac
tory dealer; 1897 4-door sedan. S565:
1885 4-door touring sedan S435; 1875
sedan. S325: 1884 2-door. S229 1898
coach. $189: these fine cars will give care
Tree service: every one ready to 20. Arcade
Fontlac. 1913 irving st. NV. Adams 0575