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Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-02-23
CREDIT UNION
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office hours Of the credit union are
from to pm. Saturday afternoons.
and from $3.50 to pm. on the 18th.
and LIST. Of each month, in the offices
above the drug store.
Glendon L. Alfred, Treasurer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
HOUSES OF SAND'
 THEME OF SERMON
Lives of Men Compared to Show Places of World
 Fair

Rev. Martin J. Lorenz pastor of the First Lutheran church, was the speaker last night at the union service at St. Johns Episcopal church. Because of the uncertainty of the weather, the service was held in the church and not on te lawn as is the regular custom during the summer months.
 Rev. MT. Lorenz took as his text the parable of the two men, one of whom built his house on the sand, and the other on rock, and he said:
 "The' real lesson is to be more careful about the life you build in your home than in building the house itself"
 To illustrate this point, he spoke of the buildins erected for various worlds fairs; how beautiful and well constructed they appeared on the outside, yet how they actually were built of the cheapest materials so that they would have soon col lapsed if they had not been torn down anyway after the fair was over Lives, he said, are like that. They may appear beautiful on the outside, but unless built of good materials and on good foundations they are soon wrecked.
 "As you build now. so will your life be forever" he said. "The wise man builds his life on the only en- during foundation. Jesus Christ, and only in the name of the supreme architect, Jesus Christ"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Judge

Juugc
 the contention ynat the statute is in conflict with the Federal Con- stitution in denying the free- dom of the press and of religious freerom guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amend- ment. The offense aimed at by the statute in substance, has been included in thme Connecticut laws since 1865. See oh. 86 of the Pulp lie Acts of 1865; Revision of 1866, title 12 oh. 6 section 120.123; Revision of 1876, title 20 oh. 6, sec- tion 10; Revision of 1918, Section 6343.
 Restraining Action
 Unless circumstances warrant equitable relief, this court is not concerned with whether or not the defendants who were accused of breaches of the statute, have been improperly convicted. Nor is it concerned with possible miscon- struction or misapplication of the statute. A court convened pursuant to Section 266 of the Judicial code has jurisdiction to consider suits in which an interlocutory judg- ment is sought to restrain, on con- stitutional grounds the enforce ment of any statute of state by restraining the action of any of- ficer of such state in the enforce ment or execution of such statute or in the enforcement or execution ton of an order made by an ad- ministration board or commission acting under the pursuant to the statutes of such state.
 "But regard must be had in con- sidering such an application under Section 266 for the nature of the legislative action which is said to be unconstitutional and the func- tion of the officers who the com- plainants ask to restrain.
 "The defendants herein are the City of Bristol, the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the Prosecut- ing Attorney for the city. They are local officers performing local functions in matter of interest to the City of Bristol. They are, however, enforcing a state stat ute. In the Spielman Motor Sales Company V. Dodge (295 U. S. 89), suit was brought to restrain the district attorney of New York from instituting criminal action under the laws of the State of New York. The statute was chal- lenged as repugnant to the Four
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Mishaps Here Send Several To Hospital
Cherry St. Woman Pain- fully Hurt; Child Victim
 of Accident

A series of weekend acci- dents, sent a number of Wa terburians to hospitals for treatment, but none is con- sidered serious enough for danger list rating. Mrs. Elizabeth Melon, 23, her huS- band, B, of 230 Cherry street and Bruno Melon, 30, of POI River street, are patients at Waterbury hospital as result of an accident on the Mid dlebury road Saturday evening. Mrs Melons condition was reported flair" today. She suffered lacera- tions of both legs and hands.
 Eits Tree
 Anthony Melon is expected to be discharged today. Bruno Melons injuries were described as painful but not serious. A fourth passenger, Norman Mertelmeyer of 69 Morning side avenue was treated for a head bruise and slight contusions of the face and body. The car struck a tree and was demolished, when, &C., cording to Anthony Melon, the driv- CT, a tire blew out.
 Another patient at Waterbury hospital is Albert Yesinskas, 35, of 92 North Elm street, who sustained a severe laceration of the scalp yes- terday morning when car in which he was a passenger left the Bethany road and struck a tele- graph pole. He was treated at Grace hospital, New Haven, and released on agreement to see his own doc tor Dr. John Foster brought him to Waterbury hospital.
 Philip Philbreck, 4, of 172 Alder street suffered fractured right lieg and face laceration as result of an automobile accident near his home yesterday morning at about Il o'clock. He is also a patient at Waterbury hospital Motor Patrol man John Murphy reported that the child was struck by a car owned and operated by Stanley Adama- xicius, 26, of 535 Washington ave- nue. No arrest was made.
 Hip Dislocated
 A dislocated hip was caused to George Cashman, A, of Hunting don place yesterday morning when he fell out of his bed. Authorities at Waterbury hospital reported his condition as good.
 John Baronelli, 68, of Avon ave- nue was in fair condition at Wa terbury hospital today after a fall in his home yesterday morning, which caused possible fractured vertebra.
 Fred Holland, 8 of 605 North Riv- erside street was treated at Water bury hospital late yesterday for Q laceration of the scalp caused when he was struck by a stone. Hospital authorities said he had been playing with other boys when injured. He was released after treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

are not supported by bill or af- fidavits. The general police powers are reserved to the states and the power to protect life and public safety, to preserve good order and the public morals, and to protect the property of its citizens, is within the limits of the states dominion by any legislation ap- propriate to that end which does not encroach upon rights guar anteed by the Constitution. Whit ney V. California, 274 U. s. 357; Western Turf Assn. V. Greenberg, 204 U. s. 359, Gibbons V. ogden, 9 U. s. l.
 Retention by the states of the police power necessary for their internal government has long been recognized. Passenger Cases, 48 U. s. 282-424. Upon its proper ex- ercise has depended the public health and morals. New Orleans Gas Co. V. Louisiana Light Co.,, 115, U. s. $50. In Whitney V. Cali fornia, supra, the court pointed out that the equal protection clause does not take from a state the power to classify in the adop- ton of police laws but admits of the exercise of a wide scope of discretion, and avoids what is done only when it is without any req sonable basis and therefore is purely arbitrary; and that one who assails the classification must carry the burden of showing that it does not rest upon any reason- able basis, but is essentially arbi- trary.'
 Statute Not Invalid
 we cannot say that the statute here in question is invalid on it's face. It prohibits breaches of the peace or threats to another; or use of indecent language or ges- lures toward another; or to intimi date or threaten to commit crime by any writing; or to write or print and publicly exhibit or distribute, post up or advertise offensive, indecent or abusive mat ter concerning any person. Such prohibition cannot be regarded as an unreasonable exercise of the police powers of the state and it is not contrary to the Fourteenth Amendment.
 No basis for equitable relief is established and the bill will be dismissed and a decree entered accordingly.
 Decree for defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Early Morning Blaze Results In $2,OOO Loss Meadow Street Families Driven Into Street; WOm-
 an Tenant COllapses

Furnishings and personal property valued at about $2,00O were destroyed by fire which swept the apartment of MT. and Mrs. Anabile Scozzafava of 120 Meadow street early this morning The apartment is in a large brick building owned by the Waterbury Savings bank. MT and Mrs. Scozzafava and their daughter Margaret were not at home when the fire was discovered, but other occupants of the building were driven out by the smoke. They were Harry Ca- ron, Laurence Michaud, MT. and Mrs Frank Michaud and son, Henry; Mir. and Mrs Domenic Scozzafava and four children; and MT. and Mrs. Edward Dugan.
 Mrs. Scozzafava. occupant of the damaged apartment, returned home to find the fire in progress. She tainted, but responded quickly to treatment. The alarm was regis tered shortly after midnight and the firemen had returned to their stations at 1:30 a. m.
 Patrolman James Sweeney rang in the alarm and then jointed with Sergeant William Feeley and Patrol man Joseph Mccarthy, Chris Luddy, Joseph Dunphy, Alfred Overton, James Wagner and Anthony Mole in handling traffic. Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh directed the work of the firemen.
 Two alarms were also registered yesterday afternoon. Four coms panies were sent to the garage at 8l Burton street, where an automobile was blazing. The car is owned py William Artmosky and the garage by Mrs. William Hubbard.
 Engine 4 was sent to the lunch cart at 1288 South Main street yes- terday afternoon when an overheated electric motor caused considerable smoke to issue. No damage resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
RELIEF EXPENSES
 SHOW lO% GAIN

Figures from the social security board show that relief cases in Wa terbury, of the general aid classifi- cation, increased one per cent in June over May. according to communication received here. But cost of administering relief increas- ed 10 per cent, showing the June expenditure to be $26,655 in June.
 All state and local relief to the needy, except assistance to the blind, aged and dependent children within the stiplations of the social security act, is figured in the cash outlay under the general relief classifica- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
IRISH.AMERICANS
 POSTPONE OUTING

Postponement of the annual out ing of the Irish-American Social Club was decided upon yesterday because Of the rain and will be held next Sunday at Lake Quassapaug, according to William Fitzell, chair man of the committee in charge.
 The program will consist of field events, a softball game between the married and single men, forty-five games, Irish dancing and a beauty contest to select the prettiest Irish colleen on the grounds. Refresh ments will be served at tables set in the open. Those wishing to at tend will meet in front of The El- ton at 1:45 for transportation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
-sEORCE ROSS ---r IN NEW YORK WALTER WINCHELL
 is on months
 VACATION and will again appear here
 August L
and win again appear here
 August L

New York, July 25 You don't have to be the Presidents son to sell lot of insurance.
 Right here in New York and vicinity there are some twenty men who sell million dollars worth of life insurance a year, and do it year after year. Scattered through the country are about seventy or eighty more who do the same thing. They earn from about $40,000 to H5,000 year in commissions.
 All these lads belong to the Life Insurance Round Table" It's a club more exclusive than the U. s. Sen- ate and much harder to get into When you sell a cool million in policies, you belong. If you slip the next year, you're disqualified. 6-in-1 Man
 Probably one of the most re- markable and respected of these "millionaires" Gas the trade calls them) is Leon Gilbert Simon.
 At 38, Simon has crammed enough activity into his short life to pro- vide half a dozen men with success full careers. Selling a million an- nually Is only one thing he does For twelve years he has taught in- surance and taxation at New York University. He hops around the country delivering dozens of lectures on statistics, insurance, taxation and economics. At least two of the six fat volumes he has written on the same subjects are standard col 1ege texts.
 He plays the violin and studies music as hobby. His rich bari tone voice has won him bookings over major radio outlets, including solo spots over NEG.
 He works at insurance selling ony seven months year. Week. eds and evenings, he writes or does research for new. books. On his five-month vacations in Europe he lays business aside and devotes himself to tennis and buying bronzes.
 He has qualified for the Round, Table thirteen of his eighteen years in the business. But he doesn't make any special effort to do this T can't devote too much time to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
BLIND MUSICIAN
 IN CONCERT HERE
Pianist-C Composer Present. ed By Zion Evangelical
 Lutheran Church

Blinded from the effects of pneumonia when he was a baby of three months, Claire Hobart of Willmar, Minnesota, pianist and composer, who is to appear in concert in Zion Evangelical Luth- eran Church on Cherry street on Monday evening, first played such familiar tunes as America" while seated in the high chair.
 Now at the age of "A he has large number of hymns and instru- mental numbers to his credit, and it is from these that he draws mainly for his programs. He also plays group of compositions from the great masters of music. At the age of six he wrote his rst piano number and at the age of eleven his ability was recognized by such men as Verbrugghen, leader of the famous Minneapolis Symphony Or hestra. A few years ago he was made member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
 Despite his handicap, he has completed high school and college graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. three years ago. He finished the course in music also, as the same time that he re- ceived his bachelor of arts degree
 He is singularly gifted and has already won many honors, particu- larly as composer. He wrote the words and the music for the ordin- ation hymn sung by the class of young men who were ordained into the ministry of the Augustana Lutheran Church, at the synodical meeting held in the city of Brook lyn, N. Y. on June 26. Rev. Hiding ronK, brother of the pastor of Zion Church, was one of the members of this class.
 Hobart is at present touring the New England states, giving his pro- grams mainly in churches. He comes to Waterbury from Spring. field, Mass, and then journeys to Willimantic. This will be his only appearance in the Waterbury area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
COMPLETE PLANS
 FOR STAG PARTY

The Waterbury Burns club will hold stag party next month at the Rockville Rod and Gun club by plans completed Saturday night at meet ing at Foresters' hall. The program wac postponed last month because of the weather and now will be held the second or third Saturday in August.
 James Littlejohn is chairman of the arrangements committee assisted by Robert Finlay and James Barr. John s. Pierson, president, and Rob- ert Currie, secretary, are in charge of sports events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
Constitutional Court OF Connecticut
 Strikes Blow At Religious Bigotry

teenth Amendment of the Consti. tuition of the United States. The court pointed out that there were two questions: = First, whether the district attorney was an off, Ger with a statewide function to perform within the meaning of Section 266 of the Judicial code. and second, whether the com plaint stated a cause of action within the equitable jurisdiction of the court. It was held that the district attorney was a local off, cer but performing a state func- tion in behalf of the people of the state in compelling observance of the law, and, in that respect, he was acting in true sense as a state officer and the statutory court had jurisdiction. But the court held that there was no equitable jurisdiction and there fore dismissed the bill. But see Ex parte The Public National Bank (278 U. s. LOD where there was a suit to enjoin city officers from collecting taxes collected by a national bank. and it was held not to be within the jurisdication conferred by Section 266 because it was purely local function. In the instant case, this court, as 50 convened, has jurisdiction, since a matter of state interest is in- VOlVed
 Circumstances
 However, equity will ordinarily not interfere to prevent the en- forcement of a criminal action even though unconstitutional. To justify interference there must be circumstances presented showing clearly that an injunction is nec- essary in order to afford ade- quate protection. Terrace V. Thompson, 263 U. s. 197; Packard V. Benton, 264 U. s. 140, 143. In the instant case, if the statute is misapplied or in conflict with the Federal Constitution, these ques- tions can be raised in criminal prosecution trial where there is ample opportunity for a review of the federal questions presented. Fenner v. Boykin. 271 U. s. 240 There are no allegations in the complaint which show that the defendants have threatened fur ther or immediate prosecution if compliments revisit the city to preach their doctrines or distri- bute their literature. It is enough to say that reasonable presump- tion may be indulged in that from past performances such prosecution would probbaly follow. There is no prosecution or threat of prosecution against the corp crate complainant. The allega- tions of the affidavit are made as to individual complainants but each has an adequate remedy at law in the trial of any criminal prosecutions that might be insti- tuted in the state courts. If a Federal question is presented, they may appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. The only injury that can be found from this bill of complaint is that the complainants will not be free to go about the countryside pur- suing their work of preaching their doctrine and distributing their literature. There is no ir- reparable damage which warrants equitable relief. Spielman Motor Sales Go. V. Dodge, supra; Fenner V. Boykin, supra.
 Police Powers
 "The contention that an equity court has jurisdiction because the statute is null and void as abridg- ing the freedom of speech, the press and religion, or an unrea- sonable exercise of police power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

selling insurance" he says. T hav' too many outside interests"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
RUSSIAN SOCIETY
 HOST AT OUTING

The members of the Young Rus sian Christian association, an affli- ate of the local Russian Orthodox church, held an outing at Bellevue lake yesterday afternoon. A lunch was served, followed by program of Russian and English dances. Guests were present from Bridge port and Meriden. Rev. Peter Dzu- bay, of the local Russian Orthodox church, also attended.
 The committee consisted of John Kopcha, chairman; Mrs. Stephen Horbanuck, Sec. Paul Opalack and Treasurer Rose Preslopsky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
SCOTCH SOCIETY
 ARRANGES OUTING

The Waterbury Dairy association will hold its annual outing Sunday at Rockville and the date Is the same as that of the annual summer fair held for many years at Dairy, Scot land. The membership of the asso- citation comprises natives of the Scottish town.
 Arranging the program are Will liam Carew, ST., George Aitcheson, David Guffie, Robert Tinlay, James Davidson, Robert Currie, James Barr, John Stevens and James nt- tlejohn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25

selling insurance" he says. T have too many outside interests"
 Technician
 Leon Gilbert Simon entered the insurance business in roundabout way. He graduated at 20 from Columbia, a mining engineer. His first job was with the Bureau of Engineering Statistics as statisti- clan. He was given the job of alalyzing certain phases of the in- surance business. The charts and graphs he produced helped other agents sell so much insurance that someone suggested Simon take a stab at the game himself.
 He approached his new job from an engineering viewpoint. He de- cided life insurance agents fell into three categories: CD Pluggers; CD Mixers; (3 Technicians. He also studied his own character and de- cided: CD That he would not be "plugger," the kind who works all hours of the day and night and gets by on sheer persistence; (2) that he could not be a mixer" the kind who depends on his social contacts for his business. That left him with only one alternative; to become a technician, a specialist in the solution of insurance prob- lems.
 Cinch
 Simon finds his customers by looking for them in the paper Whenever he reads about someone who might be in a position to need large insurance policies, he sends that person letter or a copy of one of his books, and asks for an appointment to discuss tax ation. He usually gets the appoint ment.
 Later, he prepares an individual book for every client who might buy enough insurance to make the effort worth while. The volume has the name of the customer printed on 1t and contains a complete analysis of his financial condition his real-estate and stock holdings the size and value of his potential estate, the needs of his family, the amount of taxes the government will claim and, finally, what kind of insurance he will need for all this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-25
MODEL YOUNG MAN

A film model three years ago, Luz cille Ball reaches stardom in the new RKO Radio comedy, "The Af- faids of Annabel," in which she shares stellar honors with Jack Oakie.
Evening star., 1938-03-15
TRADE DROP SHOWN
IN STORES REPORTS
Decline in Collections, Credit Sales
and Total Sales Laid to
Employment Decrease.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS. March 15.-The Ma
tional Retail Credit Association today
blamed general decrease in employ
ment throughout the country" for a
decline in collections, credit sales and
total sales in averaging reports from
retail stores in AZ cities.
In comparison with the same month
a year ago, February collections fell
of 4.3 per cent, credit sales 4.1 and
total sales per cent, the association
said. A total of 14,021 stores was
represented in the monthly analysis.
Although the Nationwide average
was down for the third successive
month. cities reported increases in
collections, IA in credit sales and IL
in total sales.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla, led all cities,
American and Canadian, with 20 and
10 per cent increases in total and
credit sales respectively. Charleston,
S. c., and Emporia, Kans, showed the
largest increase in collections, each
with per cent,