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There are III ,S02 persons in
Madrid who cannot read or write.
The population is 1,250,0O0.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-07
E75R 5RcOcERT CONCERT
OF BEST
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Kent County
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ensemble established with the
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Of male voice music, from the
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CARING FOR THE
STATE JOBLESS
How the Unemployment Com
pensatiOn Is Operated
in Delaware
MEANING TO COMMUNITY

(This Is the fourth and final a.
ticle in a series of four releases
prepared BY the Unemployment
Compensation Commission
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Northfield To Greet
 ConferenceDe Delegates
l5,OO0 Visitors Expected at 59th Summer Session;
 Distinguished Speakers Listed

East Northfield, Mass, July IT, Plans for the fifty-ninth Northfield Summer Conference season indicate the continued growth of Northfield as a religious center. Lists of speak CTS for the various gatherings in- ! clude many important names, and about 15,0O0 people are expected 10 visit the Northfield Seminary cam pus where the conferences Will be held between June "A and August 15.
 The General Conference will con- vene from July 30 to August 15 to hear such famous religious states men as Dr. James Reid of St. An dreW's Presbyterian Church, East bourne, England; Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo of St. Nicholas Church, New York City: pr. Henry Sloane Cof- fin, president of Union Theological Seminary, New York; and Dr. John s. Whale, president of Chestnut College, Cambridge, England. pr Paul D. Moody, president of Mid dlebury college and youngest son of Dwight L. Moody who founded the Northfield School and Conferences, is chairman of the General Confer ence, and is assisted by pr. Paul E. Scherer of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City as ice-chairman.
 Other noted speakers are: Dr. AL bert w. Beaven, president of Roch- ester Colgate Theological Seminary Rochester, N. Y.; Dr. George A. But trick of the Madison Ave. Presby- terian church and Dr. J. V. Molden- hawer of the First Presbyterian church, both of New York city; Rev. James Stewart of Edinburgh, Scot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Voters Get a Look at Reformed Philosopher Turned Politician

fall it has even been proposed that he could continue his philos- ophy lectures at Chicago by send ing them back by special tele- phone hookup to the Chicago broadcasting station.
 HAD NO CHANCE
 BUT HE WON
 In the Illinois congressional pri- maries this spring, Smith turned up as a candidate for congressman at-large. As professor, and a pro- lessor of philosophy at that, he wasn't given much chance, especial ly with the Kelly-Nash machine against him.
 But for two weeks Smith toured the state by auto with a group of associated Characterization can- didates, delivering six speeches a day in six towns. He got in some good licks with the League of Women Voters, and overshadowed Colonel Knox and Alfred Bingham on a joint town meeting program.
 When the counting was over in the primary, Smith led all his associates, and despite running far behind in Chicago, he boiled so big downstate vote that he came in with flying colors poised atop & mountain of 574,452 votes. And that is too many votes to have been cast exclusively by former students.
 If Smith gave Illinois legis- lators and voters a new respect for philosophy, he acquired for himself new respect for politics and politicians. Their function as compromisers between factions that might otherwise be at each others threats won his regard Their devotion and hard work im- pressed him. He likes politics.
 '"T. V.'s" chance of going to Washington after the fall elec- tions is now regarded as excellent. In which case the capital would have its first chance to see re- formed philosopher turned poi- tician-and proud of it-and who yet remains enough of a philoso- pher to say, T fear nothing but ignorance, and of this I fear chiefly my own."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18

land; Dr. Frederick NorWood of the National Free Church council, Lon don, England; Professor Edgar Dickie of St. Andrews, Scotland; and Dean Howard Chandler Rob- bins of General Theological Sem inaryy, New York. The Rev. Robert Davis of Middlebury College will be the song leader of the conference.
 The schedule of the 1888 summer gatherings at Northfield i sas follows: Girls conference, June "A to July 1; Mass. Christian Endeavor confer ence, July to II; missionary con- ference, July II to 19; United Pres byterian conference (to be held on the campus of Mount Hermon schooD July 16 to 23; religious edu- cation conference, July 19 to 30; Northfield general conference, July 30 to August 15; Westminster choir summer school (Mount Hermon campus), July 25 to August 15.
 The celebrated Northfield festi- val of music. under the baton of Dr. John Finley Williamson, found- er-director of the Westminster choir school, will be held on Sun day, August IS, A chorus of over 500 voices will participate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
AMEND CHARGE IN POLICE COURT
SaIinardi Now Accused of Annoying Persons in
 Public Place

John Salinardi, 30, of 468 North Main street, was arraigned in city court today before Judge John F. McDonough of Naugatuck. He was arrested by Patrolmen Dereskevice and Ogrisek on warrant issued on complaint of his wife.
 Salinardi was charged with as- sault and breach of the peace, hay ing allegedly halted a car contain ing his wife and several other wo- men who were on their way to work yesterday morning.
 After part of the testimony had been heard, Judge McDonough rec commended that the state charge Salinardi with annoying another person in public place. The sta- ute covering this offense, 855D in the cumulative supplement, was adopted by the General Assembly only last year.
 After the new charge was added, Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoile, de- fense counsel, was granted a re- quest for time to prepare defense to the new charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
DRIVER PAYS FINE
 IN POLICE COURT

Daniel Triocchi, A, of 13 St.. Margaret's avenue, arralgned i'll city court today before Judge John F. McDonough on charge of oper- ating while under the influence Of liouor, was found guilty and fined $1OO and costs. The court remit ted $50 of the fine.
 Triocchi was found guilty after a lengthy hearing. Judge McDon- ough declaring that he attached more weight to the testimony of three policemen, who were "disin- terested," than to that of defense witnesses.
 Triocchi was arrested June 4 after a minor accident at Grand and Bank streets.
 Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan and Patrolman John Cronin, who made the arrest, said that Triocchi was drunk. He staggered notice ably, they said, failed to answer their questions and smelled strong ly of liquor.
 Lieut.. John Dunphy, desk ser geant at headquarters, also testi- fled that Triocchi was drunk.
 Triocchi admitted having some wine and beer but denied that he was under the influence at the time of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
One Bill Smith Has Unique Radio Style But Is Ignorant
BY WILLIS THORNTON

(NEA Service Staff Corespondent)
 Chicago, June 18-The next Con- gress may include an ignorant man and philosopher.
 You might not think that remark able, but in this case it would be, because the two would be one, in the person of T. V. Smith, candi- date-at-large from Illinois. And that Is the way Smith has described himself.
 As to the philosopher, there is no doubt, for he is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago and editor of the learned publication Ethics: An Inter national Journal of Social, Politi- cal and Legal Philosophy"
 As to the ignorance, judge for yourself:
 Thomas Cernor Smith has been known among his philosophy stu dents at Chicago since 1927 as TT. "" In 1884 he heard "a call more exacting than the clamor of criticism and more intoxicating than sweet voices of praise"-the call to public service. He ran for the State Senate.
 WON ON UNIQUE
 RADIO STYLE
 What is more, he was elected, for during the campaign he developed a radio style that won him the name of "The Eddie Guest of Politics" In most of his speeches he yielded to an impulse to "mutilate a beautiful poem" by quoting from memory.
 Confessing an original abysmal ignorance of legislative matters, Professor Smith soon learned his way around among what he later learned to call "the most stalwart group of men that I have ever known"
 Before his term was up he had earned two distinctions. First, a new nickname -"One-Bill Smith. That came to him because in nearly four years legislative ser- vice he introduced only one bill. It is provision for legislative council which Smith believes will "wed scientific intelligence and political sagacity," by sitting out proposed legislation before the session and presenting we'll considered agenda for the session. GOT CONFUSED
 WITH WOOLLCOTT
 The other distinction was radio campaign for Roosevelt in l93g which put him in the front rank of radio spellbinders. Broad casting as rom Smith of Texas" Smiths ether mannerisms and voice were so like those of Alex ander Woollcott that many people believed Woollcott was doubling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
TEXAN TO AWARD
 SCHOOL DIPLOMAS
Commissioner 10 Be Guest at Anderson Commence
 ment Tuesday

School Commissioner Martin J. Tehan will present displomas to 28 graduates of Anderson grammar school at exercises Tuesday after noon at 2 o'clock in the school.
 The highest ranking students are Catherine Phillips, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lambi Phillips of 2096 East Main street, and Ralph ScozzafaVa, son of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Scozzafava of GA Eastwood avenue. Both achieved an average of A for their eighth grade work. The honor pupils who received a ranking of B are: Helen Bazarian, Frederick Cook, Shirley Arm strong, William Schandler, Joseph Costigan and Irene Gauvin.
 Members of the class are: Shir- ley Armstrong, Helen Bazarian, Carl Beeman, William Boyd, Kath- leen Carroll Frederick Cook, Jo- seph Costigan, Marie DeNoto, Stuart Dilger, Marcia Feero, Olivia Gasparri, Irene Gauvin, John Gay, Joseph Goodson, Shirley Grant, Alexander Kiriako. Marjorie Nissan, Mary Lambo, Richard Lockhart, George Lord, Vincent Petroccio, Catherine Phillips, Mary Jane Pier son, William Schlander, Ralp h Scozzafava, Robert Solocius, George Stevens and Nicholas Tolomeo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, June 18.-Patrick Shea died at his home on Warren srteet Thursday evening after long ill., ness. MT. Shea was retired rail- road employe and was section fore- man in Cheshire on the Northamp- ton division of the New Haven rail- road for nearly 40 years.
 MT. Shea was in the employ of the railroad company for about 50 years. He enjoyed fine health until about year ago and was a high ly respected citizen.
 He is survived by two daughters, Miss Anna Shea and Miss Cath crime Sena; two sons, Jeremiah and Patrick Shea, Jr., all of Cheshire: two sisters, Mrs. Henry Wray and Mrs. Ellen Mulhern. boht of Fitch burg, Mass.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 Officials Going Softball
 An effcrt is being made to ar- range series of softball games with town officials of Southington, Chesh- ire and Prospect. A series of games were conducted several years ago which aroused considerable interest, much friendly rivalry being enjoy ed by both the fans and officials
 Home From Academy
 John Lindsay, student at Valley Forge Military Academy, in Wayne, Pa., is home to spend the summer with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John Lindsay of Milldale road.
 Miss Rhoda Mattoon of Highland avenue is in Plymouth for the week. end with relatives.
 Moving to Maine
 James Holden of Mixville road is moving to Cape Neddick, Maine, where he has taken position. ..
 Members of R. A. Stores post, No. 92, American Legion, are contracting citizens on the sale of sidewalk flags to be installed by July 1.
 Mrs. John James of Detroit, Mich, is the guest fo MT. and Mrs. George w. Keeler of Main street.
 Miss Helen Hanlon of Waterbury, teacher at Humiston school, has rendered her resignation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Bronson and Upson appeared for the plaintiff with Mascolo, Me- Knight & Dauch defending.
Graduates

George w. Goodson of Wolcott Road, and Edward J. Murphy of 53 Clearview street, Waterbury, vii be among the 425 degree recipients at Northeastern University's 37th annual Commencement Exercises on Monday, June 20, at the Bos- ton Arena.
 The Commencement Address will be delivered by Honorable H. Styles Bridges, United States Sen at or from New Hampshire and former governor om his state. De- grees will be bestowed on the graduates by Frank Palmer Speare, founder and first presi- dent of Northeastern. Five dis tinguished citizens, including Senator Bridges, will receive hon orary degrees from Northeastern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
CONNECTICUT HAS
 lO8 WATER UNITS
Development of Supply Systems Interesting
 States History

With many Connecticut com- munities celebrating their tercen- tenaries or similar marks in their histories, and with historical refer
 ences abounding, the public water
 supply systems of the State can
 look upon 1888 as marking a mile
 stone in their history, for it was just 140 years ago that the first
 public water supply in Connecticut
 was brought into existence.
 During the first century and a half of the states history, residents had to depend on their own sup plies for water or upon hauling it from nearby streams. It was not until 1798, after ti,e Revolutionary War, that th0 first Connecticut water supply was started in the town of Durham, and it was not until the time of the Civil War that the first real development of public water systems took place. This was the start of real progress toward the elimination of Water-borne diseases in Connecticut, but the most effective measures for the pre- vention of such diseases as typhoid fever have come only since the dawn of the present century. Thus, for more than 250 years and even up to the start of this century, Con- necticut residents were constantly harassed by outbreaks of disease and death on an epidemic scale.
 10S Systems
 After the Civil War, Connecticut's water suplly systems grew rapidly until today there are 108 public and semi-public systems in the state. These serve 90 per cent of the states population. No town of more than 4,0O0 population is today without a public supply, and only six towns of over 2,000 people lack such supply.
 The arrangements of these public systems work hand in hand with state and local health authorities to avoid contamination of the water supply and in most cases water is filtered or treated in such man. ner that all disease-carrying germs are killed. Guarding the supply be- gins on the watersheds which are periodically inspected to prevent de- velopment of sources of contamina- tion. The watersheds and reser- voirs are guarded by overseers and patrols against the chance of pol lution by trespaSsers. The water in each reservoir is frequently given chemical and biological examina- tions in the laboratory, and if traces of disease germs are found, steps are immediately taken to remove them and to eliminate the source By far the larger portion of the water distributed from the public supplies is either filtered or chlor- mated to remove dangerous bac- teria before it is released for pub lie consumption. and in many cases both methods are employed.
 Instead of the periodic outbreaks of disease which occurred in the earlier years of Connecticut's his- tory, borne disease has been practically eliminated No typhoid death has been traceable to a public water supply in the state since 1911.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Drivers Held

Two drivers arrested last night had their cases continued to Mon- day in city court today.
 Motor Patrolman Joseph Loyal 10 arrested Charles A. GlaZier, 39, of 25 Homstead avenue, Derby, after. his car had run into the rear of an automobile driven by Thomas Murphy, of 53 ClearvieW street, on South Elm street. Glaz- fer was charged with operating a car while under the influence of liquor.
 A charge of failure to grant the right of way was placed against Joseph P. Coughlin, 39, of 99 Easton averra. by Motor Patrol man John Mcdonnell. The officer reported ,ilar Codglln'S car struck an automobile driven by Robert w. Wookey, of Watertown, on Bunker Hill avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
POLICE CHECK ON
 STILL OPERATORS
lOO=GallOn Vat Found on Chestnut Hill Rd PrOp=
 erty Yesterday

Local police today were aiding fed eral agents in seeking the owners and operators of 100-gallon still which was discovered late yesterday afternoon Tn a raid on farm off Chestnut Hill road. Police said the still was found on property owned by Frank Mete.
 Lieuts. Fred Hickey and Patrick Moylan of the emergency squad as- sisted federal agents directed by H. L. Henneberry.
 The raiders seized the still, 500 gallons of mash, 20 gallons of finish ed product and quantity of ma terialS.
 The still was the first one seized in Waterbury in many months. It is not believed to have been in op- eration long.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
EXERCISES STAGED ATCATHOLIC HIGH
Father Mulcahy Returns for Class Day CeremO=
 nies; Music Features

Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy of Hart ford, formerly of Waterbury, pre- sided yesterday afternoon at the class day exercises of the Water bury Catholic High school in the school auditorium Ermine Cimag- lio, valedictorian of the commercial department, gave the address of welcome and Mary Kenny, valedic- torian of the classical department gave the farewell address.
 The high school orchestra fur nished music. Specialties included a harp solo by Vincenta Jarusevicius, and piano solos by Rita Donahue and ma Paolucci. Jane Ryan and Dorothy Byron, of the class of 1939 joined Miss Donahue and Miss Pao- lucci in a musical quartette.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Recruiting Officer

Rapid increase in the number of applications for acceptance into the United States Navy has been noted by Chief Electricians Mate John w. McGribbon, of the local recruiting office. Chief McGibbon, a native of Ansonia, was only recently assigned here to take the place of Chief Boatswain's Mate George Brizius, now retired.
 He has been in the service 18 years, and during that time has seen all quarters of the world. He enlisted in the navy at the age of IT. during the year 1920.
 The increase in appl cants has made 1t necessary that Chief Me- Gibbon be provided with an assis- tant. He is Michael Swate, quarter master first class, a native of Moundsville, West Virginia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
In Conference

A large delegation from Water bury is attending the 14th annual Connecticut industrial conference, being held this weekend at Camp Hagen, Y. M. c. A. Boys Camp, near Chester. The opening session was scheduled for this morning.
 Current industrial problems and probable problems of the future were to be discussed at meetings this morning, this afternoon and tonight.
 The annual meeting is sponsor ed by the State Industrial Coun- ell of the Y. M. c. A. Alpheu' Winter, of Bridgeport, is presid- ing at the conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Father=SOn

A father and son communion breakfast will be held tomorrow morning at the parish hall of the Church. of Our Lady of Lourdes.
 The breakfast is in honor of Fathers Day. Attorney Frederick w. Palomba will be the principal speaker.
 Arrangements are in charge of a committee of which William To- letti is chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
WESLEYAN SELECTS ALUMNI TRUSTEES

Middletown, Conn.,, June 18-The election of c. Everett Bacon, 'l3. of Montclair, N. J., and Harold G. Travis, 20, of Weston, Mass, as alumni trustees of Wesleyan Uni versity was announced at the 28th annual meeting of the Alumni Coun- cil here today. The meeting was held as part of, the commencement week end and preceded the 103rd annual meeting of the Alumni Asso- citation.
 Twenty-six percent of the alumni electorate voted in the election of these alumni trustees, whose terms begin on October 1st. The new trustees will hold office for five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18

in brass" in the political arena. They got each others fan mail, and so much general confusion resulted that it became necessary to put them on the same program one night to prove that they were really distinct personalities.
 Smith even carried his radio technique into his classroom work. He broadcast his philosophy lec- lures from his classroom over Station WMAQ, and told his stu- dents that he didn't give a darn whether they came to class or lay in bed at home and listened, just so they listened. They listened, too. If he goes to Congress this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
SlO,OOO Asked

The $1O.000 civil action of An thcny Skirvainis of Naugatuck against Alice B. Glynn of Water bury. which had been pending jury trial in the superior court was re- pcrtcdIy settled today. Withdrawal papers h we been filed.
 The plaintiff allegedly suffered injuries when struck by the de- fendants car on North Main street, Union City. June 4, 1887, at 9:45 p. m. Bronson, Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
- SPOTLIGH7ING-- Brass City News
VS~atiOnS /!

A vacation schedule proposed by the management of the Waterbury Buckle Co.,, will be submitted to employees of the plant by the Wa terbury Brass Workers union, a CIO affiliate, on Monday.
 The schedule was suggested by the company at a conference with union representatives Thursday afternoon.
 The plan offered by the con- pany will not be made public until after action is taken by factory employees Monday.