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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
ZION DAUGHTERS
 WILL SERVE TEA
Evangelical Lutheran Time to Be Held Wednesday
 Afternoon

Plans for a silver tea next We'd nesday evening were completed at a meeting of the Daughters of Zion of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at the home of Mrs. John Grandell on Tudor street yesterday afternoon The committee on arrangements for the silver tea consists of Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Robert Lagerquist Mrs. John ClauSen and Mrs. E. Einar Kron.
 The society decided to donate fifty dollars to the treasury of the church. The treasurer's report was given by the president, Mrs. Emil Johnson, in the absence of Mrs. Axel Forsell on account of illness. It was reported that good income was realized from food sale held re- gently.
 The ladies were invited to meet in January at the home of Mrs. Fred Larson on Beecher avenue. Re- treatments were served by the hos tess, assisted by Mrs. Gust Grandell Among those present were: Rev. and Mrs. E. Einar Kron, Mrs. Fred Lar son, Mrs. Carl G. Carlson, Mrs Arvid Swanson, Mrs. Carl Olander Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. William Swanson, Hrs. Alfred Cedarholm, Mrs. Morris Anderson, Mrs. Claus E. Johnson, Mrs. Hannah Johnson, Mrs. Howard Northrop, Mrs. Lillian Lagerquist, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg, Mrs. James Morgan, Mrs. Gustav Grandell, Miss Airline Kron, Miss Carolyn Kron, Miss Ruth Northrop, Miss Elsie Northrop, and Master George Grandell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
MISSIONARY TEA
 HELDBY CHURCH
New Britain Woman Is Speaker at Zion Evan-
 gelical Gathering

Mrs. Anna Bloomquist of New Britain, president of the Hartford District Women's Missionary so- ciety (Augustana Synod), gave an inspiring address at 8 Missionary tea in the Zion Evangelical Luth- eran church on Cherry street last evening. As an illustration of con- Secrated missionary endeavor, Mrs. Bloomquist reviewed the life history of Miss Mary SchleSsor, Scottish missionary to Africa.
 Mrs. Axel Forsell, president of the local society, was hindered by ill- ness from attending the meeting. Reports of the secretary, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg, and the treasurer, Mrs. E. Einar Kron, were encouraging. It was decided to hold the next meet ing in January, which will be the annual meeting.
 Mrs. E. Einar Kron read a mis- sionary selection, and Rev. E. Einar Kron sang a baritone solo "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Am brose. Members of the committee for refreshments consisted of Mrs. J. Emil Anderson, Mrs. Anna Gus tafson. Mrs. Herman Johnson, and Mrs. E. Einar Kron. Quite a num- Der of visitors were present and a good income was realized for the treasury of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

over which the pilo; is flying. Twenty such maps cover the country.
 The pilot tunes in his radio Sta- tions and transfers their compass bearings to the position finder by rotating discs.
 Danger of ice as one of the lead- ing threats to winter flying has been greatly reduced. New equipment eff Actually combatS formation of ice on wing surfaces, propellers and radio antennae.
 Equipment consists chiefly of rub Der coverings installed on all leading edges of the ship, including the wings, and so constructed that per- iodic pulsations of air through the rubber tubing under the coverings break of the ice as soon as it forms. To protect the propellers a slinger ring is attachted, feeding an anti freeze solution to the bare blades. Radio antennae is kept free by a shock cord mounted on the anten- nae attachment to the fin. The pilot jerks the cord, it snaps back, re- moving the ice.
 Hand in hand with the purely mechanical devices to make flying safer go at least dozen other prac- tices now employed by major air. lines.
 Transport ships are equipped with sufficient gasoline for a round trip. This rule holds whether or not it means canceling passenger seats. Minimum flight attitudes are set, re- quiring that pilot under all con- ditions maintain height of at least one-half mile above the highest ter rain within 50 miles of the course. MISS NO
 BETS
 Pilots are paid guaranteed min- imum salary, whether they fly or not. Every flight is made under defi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02


 the year. Out of laboratory and office came a score of plans. to safeguard aviation's thousands of passengers, pilots, mail and ex- press.
 The list of plans and devices runs from static Suppressors to guaranteed salaries. It includes the latest de-icing equipment, im- proved radio direction finders, a new altirneter that tell the pilot for the first time how far he is above the ground, slower sched- ules, gasoline supplies adequate for round trips, flight analyzers and better ground and communication | facilities.
 AIM AT
 RAIL RECORD
 During the last few years Ameri- can airlineS averaged 16,216, ,423 passenger-miles per fatality. This compares with 8,316,077 passenger miles per fatality on European lines. The American figures showed fly ing to be twice as safe as motoring but still falls short of the railroads record. Improve winter flying, and this record will be approached, air lines officials contend.
 To that end the major U. s. lines entered the winter better prepared than ever before.
 Not in service on all airlines but giving tremendous promise is the altimeter. It tells how far the pilot is above the ground. Before this l all altimeters have shown merely how far a plane was above sea level, little help in a fog with 10000 foot peak straight ahead.
 The alimeter shoots 500-meg- acycle radio beam to the earth and determines how long it takes to come back. It depends on the fact that radio waves travel at con- stant speed and that time lag can be translated into distance. Thus the pilot for the first time knows his absolute altitude. The device, incidentally, is not bothered by static because of the ultra-high- frequency radio wave it uses.
 To eliminate static on the longer wave, many lines have installed apparatus which will release a small, thin wire at the back of the plane, permitting the static to flow of" and thus maintain clear reception. The wire is shot out of the rear of the plane by spring cartridge fired" by the pilot.
 At the same time loop, antennae are being adopted by the major lines. Through this loop with its direction finding properties the pi- lot can establish his position at any time, regardless of visibility. He merely takes the bearings on two or more radio stations and determines his position on the air. way map by simple triangulation. FIND POSITION
 BY RADIO
 Even more exact position can be ascertained quickly and simply by a new device, the position finder. It employs a replacable transparent radio map of the radio range and broadcast stations in an area of 52O miles in diameter, covering the route
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
TURKEY SUFFERS
 SERVED TO MANY
Large Crowd Enjoys An- nual Pearl Street Neigh
 bOrhOOd House Event

A large crowd attended the annual turkey supper given at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House last night under the auspices of the Inter-racial committee.
 Represented were social and well fare organizations, civic groups and other societies.
 Mrs. George O. Ward and Mrs. Leila T. Alexander were in charge of arrangements. Others who as- sisted were Mrs. Mary Jenkins, Mrs. A. J. Wooders, Mrs. c. A. Harvey, Mrs. L. Vana, Mrs. c. Cloyd, Mrs. Joseph Hatcher, Mrs. Milton Wy rick, Mrs. Ineze Ferguson, Mrs. David Fogg, Mrs. Thomas Moore, Miss Inez Alexander, Mrs. Edward Brinney, Miss Laura Skinner, Miss Ruth Jen- kins, George Allen, Charles Demo, George Whitehead, George Ward, David Fogg, George Ralph, Thomas Moore, Cicero Booker, Albert Dar- row, Mrs. Dorothy Antrum, Mrs. Daisy Hooker, Mrs. John I. Carter, Mrs. Mamie B. Halle and Mrs. John Evans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
WPA REDUCTIONS
 NOT ORDERED YET

No notice to reduce WPA rolls has been received at state head quarters, according to Administrator Vincent J. Sullivan, but instructions have been received to make no re- placements except in the cases of those who have left WPA jobs for private employment and such em- ployment has terminated within the past six months through no fault of the worker.
 The state administrator was asked whether the cutting of WPA rolls as announced part of a national policy would affect this state and said he had not received any of ficial order to that effect up to the present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

acted on the stage.
 The next communion service with reception of members will be held Jan. 1, 1939. If there are any who may be interested in joining the fellowship at this time, they are asked to speak with one of the ministers at an early date. Thursday evening, next week, at 8 o'clock in Davenport hall, the young people of the Pilgrim Fellow ship will present the Japanese op- eretta Lantern Land" This oper- etta was given last May and the young people are repeating it by popular request. There will be no admission charge but a silver offer ing will be taken, the proceeds of which will be used to purchase new choir gowns for the intermediate choir. Dancing will follow the per- formance.
 The Mems league will meet We'd nesday evening, Dec. at o'clock in the parlor. Louis S. Fitch will be the speaker on the subject of Credit Unions."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Betty Watson is soaring in spirits The reason? She received 100 on her report card in economies Mary Foley is genius for introducing odd trinkets
 Olga Scuba Wlby junior has the honor of being the leading lady in the annual play of the Chemistry Club December 15 |. The1ma Briglia clever Glr!s Club seamstress has made herself becoming outfit All set for the winter eh TheIma? Claire Diana has a weakness for feathers in her hats :. Dicky Zlpol laid up with bad cold is playing soldiers on his cOun terpane to while away the long hours Julia Barna is anticipating busy season of ice skating. What fancy figure she cuts?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Divinity Professor
 Coming Here Sunday
Rev. Dr. Angus Dun of Cambridge to Speak at Union
 Services at St. Johns Episcopal Church

Rev. Angus Dun, D. D., professor of systematic Divinity at the Epis- copal Theological school in Cam bridge, Mass, will be the preacher at the Union services Sunday even- ing at 7:30 o'clock at St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Dr. Dun will also speak to the Waterbury Youth council Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the Second Congregational church on Church Unity.
 Hon. Gerald P. Nye, North Dakota senator, will speak at the Second church forum, Sunday evening, Dec. II, on The Forces That Make for War.
 "The Messiah" by Handel, pre- sented by the senior choir, will be offered Sunday evening, Dec. 25, under the direction of Carl J. Jen- sen, assisted by Shirley Spaulding DeVoe, harpist.
 "A Christmas Carol" adapted from Charles Dickens immortal story will be presented in Daven- port hall on Wednesday Thursday and Friday, Dec. IA, 15 and 16 at o'clock on the fist two evenings and at 7.30 o'clock on Friday for the convenience of the church school pupils. Tickets for any one of the three nights may be secured from MT. Sutherland or the church office. The tickets are free but silver of fering will be received, the proceeds to be used for the Christmas fund for the needy of the parish. Charles M. Sutherland will play the part of "Scrooge" which part he played SO ably last year. This is the loveliest and most favored of all Christmas plays and to many people Christmas would not be complete without eith- CT reading this play or seeing it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Kathleen Crowley probation officer, makes her debut speaker before the Womens Association of the Sec ond Congregational church next Wednesday afternoon in Davenport Hall Dan Sullivan and George Jacobs have decided to eat their Christmas dinners at the Army Post in Portland, Maine The former served there for three years Marion Rock seldom has to worry about coats She has three lucky grill Jimmie Egan is going great guns selling tickets for the annual North Pals roller skating party He's pretty good skate that fellow! Max Lebon has purchased jaunty scarf for himself and sets it off by wearing tiny pencil of the same shade on his ear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
NO FRENCH LAND
 GOING TO ITALY
France Makes It Clear There Will Be No SIicing
 of French Territory
By HAROLD ETTLINGER United Press Staff Correspondent

Limited Press Stan COrreSpOn0ent1
 Paris, Dec. 2-(UP)-France made it clear to Italy today that she would never permit territory to be sliced from France and added to Italy as Sudentenland was cut from Czechoslovakia and added to Ger many.
 Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet called upon the new Italian ambas- sador Rafaele Guariglia for an ex- planation of the demonstration in the Italian chamber of deputies for Tunisia and other French terri tories.
 Bonnet also sent instructions to the new French ambassador in Rome, Andre Francois Poncet, to demand an explanation from the Italian foreign office. Poncet witt messed the chamber demonstration.
 Informal Apology
 It was understood that Guariglia had made an informal apology" saying that the manifestation had been spontaneous and unforeseen" !" This differed, however, from the French official version.
 The French press was unanimous in its demand that Premier Benito Mussolini should be made to under stand that no French territory would ever be ceded to tIaly.
 The incident was also taken up by President Provost Delaunay of the municipal council in speech before that body.
 Speaking in your name to every one, affirm when they speak of TuniS and Corsica on the other side of the Alps, we consider that for bidden subject" he said.
 You never will find French man, regardless of his political party, who will consent to envisage certain eventualities. Attitude of Press
 The press reflected the same atti- tude:
 Le Matin: '"Tunis and Corsica are under the French flag. They will remain there."
 Petite Parisien: French opinion unanimously rejects the well re- hearsed crisis in the Italian cham ber." ......... L'Oeuvre said that the anti French offensive was started with the kflnowledge and consent of Ger many and with the idea that after a violent anti-French press campaign, Mussolini would make any agree ment with France conditional on the solution of the Tunisian ques- tion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
THOMAS DEALEY
 BEATS O'BRIEN

Winning nine of IA checker matches he played simultaneously last night at the YMCA, Martin O,Brien, twice city checker cham pion and three times rlinner-up, lost one match to Thomas Dealey, tied the other four.
 Those who won draws from MT. O'Brien were Lovel Cole, Louis Schuster, James Ken1ey and Gus Fradell. Other contestants were Nelson Bellmay, Edward D'Ambrissi, Arthur Roke, Edward Prall, Edward A. Stcinnegal, Robert Mole, William Lawlor, Glen Stover and John Arnold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

As 1n 1931-32 8
 stream of pro- grams for reha- bilitating America pours out upon our desks. This is the most interest ing I have seen
 chiefly because it comes from the hands of men who
 understand h 2 anatomy of the capitalist system.
 The program is based upon the theory that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Compensation Agreements

Compensation agreements filed at the office of Commissioner James Lynch include the follow ing:
 George T. Grondin O., of Pine Meadow, Litchfield, and Harold E. Rogers, New Hartford finger injury, $S.6O weekly during disabil- ity.
 Julius Harris Torrington, and the Hendey Machine Co.,, TOrring- ton, S7 for "A weeks for 9 partial loss of the thumb.
 Arthur Vickery, Bantam, and the Connecticut Electric Mfg. O.. Bantam, finger injury $7 weekly during disability.
 Shanghai trade has sunk to abou' 30 per cent of normal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Today's Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
QUESTIONS ON COMIC FACE

QUESTIONS ON COMIC FACE
 1. True. Kangaroos weigh as much as 200 pounds.
 2. False. The speaker of the House of Representatives is elected to serve at the will of the house.
 3. True. President Zachary Tay- Tor never voted.
 4. False. So many factors affect fish biting that no hard and fast rules are laid down.
 5. True. Hamlet said There is something rotten in Denmark"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Yuetide customs . If any one place on this conti- nent induges in of the historic old rites that have grown up around the Christmas season, 1t is Victoria British Columbia There annually the Empress Hotel is the scene of fast-changing panorama as visitors engage in the several holiday rituals that are so reg iolsly followed out They begin with the winter solstice December 22 when in ancient times pagans fired the Yule log as a sign that winter past and warm sun soon would shine. Then there was the procession of the Boars Head deep-rooed in Scandinavian nythol ogy Much of this has been recreated for the holiday atmosphere of the Empress Hotel Promptly at o'clock with lords and ladies' woodsmen draw the huge Yule log into the hotel lobby and the Annonng of the Log proceeds The mayor of Victoria touches off the log. Then the erry-makers assemble in three banquet halls to await the procession from the kitchen the chef lead ing the way bearing aloft huge platter on which reposes the boar's head AS Paul Stanford of the Canadian Pacific Railway tells us only later in the ming when swing music is ringing forth does the mod ern intrude the medieval
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
That's what Chief
"Succulent and nutritive"

"Succulent and nutritive" That's what Chief Emile AymOz of Paris says of the American hamburger And what's he made the claim before group of 50 eminent British physicians, including the kings Own Lord Horder. .Aymoz doesn't like the way cook meat here in America but he does say
 derstand vegetables and entremets (side and dainty dishes) here Ah but it's the beef that catches his attention Let me say that from my knowledge and information the United States produces of the best dishes in the world in the hamburger. Come you hamburg fans three rousing cheers for Aymoz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Remember Frank Wilcox? Mo- you wOuldnt you're too young We'll anyway Frank Wilcox, wno used to cons ago. as they say the classics and who the firearms loving father in You Can't Take It With You Qegit) will qualify in Spelling Bee this Sunday This particular Bee is Paul Wings and the actors will be lined up against the actresses Most of thought Wilcox pretty fair actor in the old days; now lis ten in and discover for yourself if he is good speer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Good Evening.
OH SAY CAN YOU SKI!
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

OH SAY GAN 4OO OEAl! Oh say can you ski
 By the dawn's early light! Snow here so early
 Makes it just right For long cold winter Great for the young and tough, But for the hothouse flowers Just wee bit tough. Oh say can you skate
 In circles intricate and nice! You really must, you know To cut any ice. A season of rink pleasures To waltz-time music or swing, On the lake, in the park, Skating is the thing. Oh say can you ski
 By the dawns early light, Pick your park or mountain, The line forms on the right.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

newspaper in West Point, Mississippi, recently printed the following advertisements Lost Strayed- An undetermined number of Baptsts from services of the First Baptist Church. Hope to find them at Church J. A. Stewart pastor"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Too many ghosts. The aid of the British Folklore Society enlisted time back in effort to solve through Sussex village at midnight in certain seasons This coach of the oldfashoned type complete with double team, horn and al It usually driven right through the masters bedroom at the local vicarage The folklore folks not to have caught explained that ghosty coach yet but they have uncovered hrong of other, similar phantoms. It is wonder that inhabi tants of quiet English villages get any sleep at a with all the eerie vehicles that make free with their streets and houses in dead of night. In many instances, the horses the drivers headless Sometimes both headlesS One very modern ghost has turned up the latest thing in automobiles. It isn't all matter for Joking, either The sudden appearance of phantoms has caused serious traffic accidents by frightening living drivers out of their wits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
|AirIines Counter Winter Hazards
 With Important New Safety Aids
Hope For ImproOed Record Despite California Crash
BY PAUL FRIGGENS NEA Service Stan Correspondent

Commercial aviation took season with the most complete safety equipment
 The wreck of the United Arines Calf the first setback the drive
 Challenged by the accidents of later winter United States set in motion atme safety during flying months of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
THE BELLS ARE RINGING

A last long goodbye
 To college football yells, We're marking time now
 To merry Christmas bells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Peterborough, England. has in- stalled its first woman mayor, Mrs, c. w. Bryant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
JOHN T. FLYNN
"A New  Plan For
 
 Recovery
By JOHN T. FLYNN (NEA Service Staff COrreSpOndent)

New York, Dec. 2-Seven young economists from Harvard and Tufts colleges have, fabricated a program for economic recovery. It appears in small book just published.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

mite order with the requirement. that the dispatcher approve the flight plan before the plane can take of. During the winter months schedules are heightened, flying speed reduced with a resultant saving of horse power, prime safety factor.
 The "warm up" period before flights have been increased, a new system of oil tank Tagging" or nn- ing has been devised.
 Personnel discipline has been made more strict.
 Finally ground communications have been vastly improved.
 Aviation may fall short of its all- time record goal in 1938-39 but it is missing no opportunity to make flying as safe as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
AnSIUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. l. Home Owners Loan Cor pOratiOn.
 2. St. Augustine, Fla. 3. In the Dutch East In- dies.
 {. Virginia.
 5. Bedl0e'S Island.
 6. Thirteen.
 !. The crane.
 8. Managua.
 9. Light = heavyweight championship. 10. The blood in an average man weighs about seven pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Good NIght
The Washington times., 1938-01-10
| HURT, | HELD
IN D. C. BRAWL

One man was under arrest to-
day and another in serious condi-
ton at Emergency Hospital as the
result of what police reports indi-
cate was an early-morning brawl
yesterday, climaxing with a three
story plunge of the injured man.
Norris Thorpe, "a, of 215 Third
st. N. W., was either thrown or
fell' from a window of a house
in the 400 block of G st. N. w,
police said: They reported in
vestigation revealed he had been
in an argument during which
several blows were struck.
Louis j. Stevio, 27, Of the G
Street address, was arrested for
investigation and questioning
pending the outcome of Thorpe'S
injuries.
The Washington times., 1938-01-10
Orem to Speak
At Dedication

RIVERDALE, Md, Jan. 10
Nicholas Orem, superintendent OF
Prince Georges county public
schools, will be the principal
speaker at the dedication of the
new annex to the school here, Fri
Gay night.
T. C. Gardner, of the East River
dale Parent-Teacher Association
will be master of ceremonies OF
the program, which includes the
invocation by the Rev. Keith Gus
tbs; vocal selections by the county
chorus; history of the school by
r. P. Caruthers, town clerk o1
Riverdale, and an address by Mrs
Edna Pitts, Colmar Manor, re
Gently appointed member of the
county school board.