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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

With responses from scores of former pariShioners as well as from representative of the various Holy Name unites of the city received by the committee in charge, there is every assurance that the dedicatory exercises planned by St. Thomas so- ciety for Tuesday evening will be largely attended. The occasion will be the formal opening of the new clubhouse of the progressive north end organization.
 Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain. President Thomas Foley and past President Edward J. Fitzgerald head the committee of arrangements. A social session and refreshments will be features of the evening.
 Many former members of the par ish will return for the ceremonies.
 With an audience of several hun dred looking on, "Penitent Pirates" " two-act musical comedy was pre- sented by the combined societies of St. Lucy's church last night in the Women's club.
 Miss Grace Rossi, in the role of a self-styled movie actress, was well received for her two vocal solos. Other soloists were Rose Penta, Florence Nargi, and Louis Russo.
 Others who took leading roles were: Eva Inturrrisi, Concetta Ciac- cio. Louise MaZZaferro, Armand Fisher, Charles Renaldi, William Peregrin, Daniel Dichele, and Carl DeIRuSso.
 Members of the chorus were: Mary Gonillo, Marie Mangini, Louise Genovese, Antoinette DiPietro Pauline Inturrisi, Victoria and Rose Gagliardi, Elizabeth Verras- tro, Rose Guarini, Alice Arcari Angeline Gagliardi, Susanne Nigro EIvira Pettinicchi. Adeline LaPio John Briotti, John Perugini, Mi cholaS Guiditta, Alexander Mole John DeVito, Victor Lansey and William Sweeney.
 Rev. Michael McVerry, assistant pastor, was honorary chairman o1 the arrangements committee. A Henry Minicucci was business man. ager. Mrs. James DiVito was ir charge of the costumes, and George Hughes directed the chorus. Mrs Ernest Carosella was piano accom- panist.
 Dancing followed the play witt music offered by Mike DiVito! orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

Sabina Jacobs, an ex-slave, has died in Paarl, South Africa, at the age Of 106.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09
PICCOLO HELD IN BONDS LIEU
State Prisoner on Parole Has Case Postponed to
 Next Tuesday

A continuance to Tuesday was given in city court today to Ralph Piccolo, 27, of 134 Hill street, who was arrested Wednesday on charges of breaking and entering, and theft. Piccolo allegedly stole a radio from a home on Adams street and sold it a short time later to an East Main street tailor.
 Now on palole from the state prison at Wethersheld, Picco1o is held in lieu of bonds of $250o.
 Continuances to Monday were giv- efl in the cases of Sidney Iraco, 27, of 204 Cherry street, charged with failrue to grant right of way; c, James Bartlett, 45, of 54 Hill street charged with violating the rules of the road; Frank Simpson, 20 of 64 Elizabeth street. charged with driv- ing without a license and with il- legal markers.
 Williab J. Kunde, 42, of g Vine street, charged with evading respon- Sibility, was fined $50 and costs, with $25 of the fine remitted. He was ar- rested after an accident Nov. 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

the heavy increase in these latter categorieS, the steady decline in Wa terbury's mortality rate-from 1913 in 1927 to 957 in 1936-ref1ects real progress on the part of the depart ment.
 A comparison of the costs of var ious types of service in the health with those of other jur- isdictions shows that. with the sim gle exception of medical work for school children. Waterbury is spending relatively little. The aver age expenditure for health in all comparable cities of 100000 to 200,- 900 population is 2.6 percent of the total governmental cost payments;
 htat of Waterbury is only 1.3 per- cent. Over one-third of the total i;1 Waterbury is devoted to medical work for school children, whereas the average for this work elsewhere is less than one-fourth of the total.
 School Expenditures
 The heavy expenditures for school health work include salaries in eX- cess of $20,000 year and less than $1,O0O a year for supplies. The sal- ary rates of school nurses are not too high, but the number of posi- tions and the terms of employment are out of line with other positions in the city service. Since 1880 the public elementary school enrolment has decreased by more than 4.000 pupils and 101 teaching positions have been eliminated. During the same period the number of school nursing positions has been actually increased. The accompanying tabu- lation shows the changes that have taken place in the, numbers of nurs- es, public school teachers, and pupils and the greatly decreased pupil load | of the nurses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

Health Officer
 audit firms report to have operated at cost of $.63 per capital against an average rate of $1.00 per capita in cities of comparable size.
 Diseases Checked
 The report cites marked decrease h all of the more serious com- Ilunicable diseases during the last 20 years in Waterbury and states that average expenditure for health in cities of 100000 to 100000 is 2.6 per cent of the total governmental cost payments. whereas in Water bury 1t is only 1.3 per cent.
 Due to she decrease In enrolment of pupils in the public schools of 4.O00 children since 1930, however,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09
AUTO DRIVEN F YEARS

Akron, O.-UP)-Lee Clough has driven his 17-year-old automobile a distance equivalent to more than 12 times around the earth at the Equator since 1921. Clough still drives it daily, winter and summer, from his country home IS miles to his rubber plant where he is en- ployed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

Pledge of the Legion of Decency
 In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
 I condemn indecent and immoral motion pictures, and those which glorify crime or criminals.
 I promise to do all that can to strengthen public opinion against the production of indecent and immoral films, and to unite with all who protest against them.
 I acknowledge my obligation to form a like conscience about pie lures that are dangerous to my. moral life. As a member of the Le- zion of Decency, pledge myself to remain away from them. I prom ise, luther, to stay away altogether from places of amusement which show them as matter of policy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

Catholics in Waterbury and all over the nation will on Sunday fe- new their Legion of Decency Pledge. Members of Legion prom ise to do all possible to strengthen public opinion against indecent films and films glorifying crime or criminals, and promise to keep away from theaters which show suggestive pictures as a matter of policy.
 On Sunday a letter from Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, will be read in all Catholic churches of the dio- cese.
 The bishops letter follows:
 EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE,
 40 Pennington Avenue, & Hartford, Conn.
 December 2, 1888. Dear Father: ...
 Enclosed you will find a copy of the Pledge of the Legion of De- cency. In accordance with the wishes of the Episcopal Commit tee on Motion Pictures; this pledge is to be renewed by the faithful on the Sunday within the Octave of the Feast of the Immaculate Con- ception each year. Please read the enclosed pledge to your people on Sunday, Decem- Der 11th, asking them to reaffirm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09
Ctys Birth Rate Shows First Increase In Twenty Years
F former Parishioners
 Accept Invitation
Reunion of Old-Time Holy Name Members to Feature Dedication; St. Lucy Players Stage Musical Comedy
NORTH END NEWS

President John Carriero, Irving Benson and Rocco Palladino have been appointed committee to make arrangements for the annual Christ mas party of the North End Pals club which will be held shortly.
 The Glee club will rehearse next Sunday ofternoon at 2:3O o'clock At
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09

Waterbury's birth rate showed the first marked increase since 1918 dur- ing the year, October 31, 1897 -38, the annual report of pr. Edward J. God- frey, city health officer, shows. The number of births was 1854 for the year just ended, as against 1,463 the same period last year, or an increase from l3.8 births per 1000 population to 14.6 births per 1000.
 Lauded by Griffenhagen & Asso- ciates for "an excellent record" the health department is shown by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09
President

President the last meeting five new members joined the club, namely, ohm O. Brien, George Norman, Philip De- Lucia and Paul Coviello, increasing the roster to 28.
 The annual skating party will be held at Hamilton park next Wed- nesday evening at 7:30. Prizes will be awarded.
 The basketball team will open it's season tonight against the Moodus town team at o'clock. A prelimi- nary game will start of r No ad- mission will be charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09
Catholics To Renew
 Pledge or Decency
Bishop McAuliffe Issues Letter to Pastors of Diocese to Have Parishioners Support High
 Ideals of Legion.

their intention to support the pur- poses of the Legion of Decency. Wishing you and your flock every blessing, am
 Sincerely yours in Christ, MAURICE F. McAULIFFE,
 Bishop of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-09
sNEEzE IS DEATH SIGNAL

Manila, P. I. = CUP) - Fermin Advincula, 56-year-old resident of Manila's Tondo district, sneezed while, riding in a horse drawn "bus," fell unconscious, and died.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
Chinese Eyacuate Railroad Area As
 japs Push Al'ea'.

SHANGHAI, Apr1 26, fP, - dr.v.ag forward saw az ly, are only twelve miles from the East-West Len GhaI railway, tn Gr objective. ia four months of fighting. Thsy reported the en tire SuchoW are1 WIS being eV- acuate3 by Ch.nese civilians.
 A Japane5a spokesman said that aerial ob.erv5ton showed that all roads in .he sector were choll- ed with Ca.aa5s farmers cartng their b loeg.a2s southward and westward T aPparen. expectation O. ne r-s i Jep3cz5- advance Je S- how. s.re.eg.c junction -. .le Lag .a. ,2=j w.sh the nor . aaa so.q4 T--l sin Pukaw r.:I Wy.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
New City Council Voted A Public
 Health Nurse

 regular session last night with all councilmen present except Bassett, and listened to the read ing of the journal of the last special meeting, which was ap- proved.
 After transacting several matters of old business, the council pro ceeded to the consideration of ap propriating funds to establish a position of Public Health Nurse in Nome.
 Following an eloquent address by Dr. Thomas Morcom, during which several important facts concerning health conditions here was revealed, members of the council voted unanimously to ap propriate ona-half of the. funds necessary to carry on the duties of public health office in Nome -the other fifty percent to be al located by the Territorial Health Service, as stated in recent com municationS [ othe council, from Dr. w. w. Council, head of the Territorial bureau.
 The estimated amount was SCI at about $l25O for the city's share.
 Some of the salient points brot out by Dr. Morcom, was that in the Office of Indian Affairs school 96 percent of the children were tubercular-not active cases of actual contagious danger to oth- ers-but nevertheless within the grip of the disease, declared by him, as the greatest detriment to public health in Nome.
 A total survey made last year. from which he based his figures, on three groups-Eskimo, mixed blood, and Whitc-shoWed the following results,
 Eskimo-96 percent;
 Mixed blood 88 percent;
 And White in excess of 30 per cent, tubercular.
 A figure on the actively contas ious cases, was unknown, Dr. Mof com declared.
 He referred to Mrs. Sprenger, recently returned from an eX tenSive course in public health nursing, regarding means of check ing the progress of tuberculosis, and presented the theory, which has been proven in practical ways that the teaching of cleanliness, and sanitation in homes, was the surest means of stopping the grow tn of tuberculosis,
 The matter of curfew regula- tions was discussed and from in- formation received, the old school bell is to be installed on the fire station, and the matter of hours was turned over to the police committee to determine and re- port at the next meeting.
 Attzntion was also called to the fact that considerable damage to. the roof of the new school build
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
Advance Coins, On by lnsurggent
 Forces In Spain

HENDAYE, Apcl 2f, lP)-In- sa. een' 5 reported a general ad- wee aI#~a he coa -.sI battle fr7. f-on Al3eesoer n Alcala de CA'rrt. stse- p.lYertz.ng gov fnns enl dafe~sG with artillery fife a0d aviation harnbardment.
 D ps.eAe sad the insurgent eTea " pa=h l toward CasteI- laa d. la Pls~. an inportant Med it4rranean s aport, twenty five n .z= to the S-.,sh.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

After spirited campaign, the Libaraists faction carried the school elections. Almost the en- tire ticke. endorsed by the Lib erahsts gained office, including Lincoln OSt, president, Ernest Burgh vice president, Virginia Calkins, secretary, Lois Ost, treas urer, George Martin business man ager and Frederick Bockman ser geant at ams. The ballot-box sy- stem of voting was used instead of voting in a special meeting as fomerly.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
STANDING COMMITTEES

Standing comm. .ee. If .ha 1o- 38 city anc O. Nome, sre as follows.
 Heal T saI a I.st-Aa5er-oa and Hu.lsy.
 Fin and B I.iine-Bassett aa5 l.;5al N.
 T sn4 "a 7 i,s# l-s a71 Mad en.
 Pe.-s ar.a 5a t>ra llJ~ sr5 Anderson.
 Law, Ordinance and Printing Ma and Tszeert.
 S:r e.s, Alleys aad Lights-Tag- ger and BasSett.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
GRADE NEWS

One home duty to be perform ed regularly has been added to the sixth and seventh grades daily health report.
 The children are preparing a health week exhibit to show fresh food supplies for Nome, such as airplanes bringing food from Fairbanks, Hot Springs, and Un- alakleat, the open gardens in
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
etc.

The fourth and fifth graders have begun practicing Giant Tooth ache and Jimmy, the play to be given in the health week program May ?.
 In art class they drew original pictures. Cowboys were the theme of most of them, as Western book has been read aloud to the classes. A spelling review for both grades is in progress.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

ing was done during wind S'arm in February, and that before rainy weather, something should b done to protect the building. l. was also mentioned, that in most cases, the roofs of newly con struo.ed buildings by contractors were generally guaranteed for a reasonable period.
 The proposed traffic ordinance for Nome which was originally brought up last fall, was reintro- dlced by the new council last night and read by title for the first time. In visW of the fact that 1t is quite extensive coun- clmen and others were advised to peruse it seriously and be prepared to comment upon it at the next meeting. Such an ordl- nance has been Well-needed by Nome for sometime, various mem bers of the council declared, and should be applicable as soon as possible.
 Councilman Hurley made a mo tlon that applications for chief of the fire and police departments, and applications for engineer and driver be callad for to be open ed next Monday night, and that such notice be posted.
 Councilman Anderson drew his attention to the fact that by post ing they would receive practical ly no attention and that it was necessary that the public know of the call; suggesting that the mo- tice be advertised in the Nome Nugget.
 Councilman Madsen was also of the opinion of councilman An derson, and stated that no one would know anything about | if they posted, time-worn and obsol te practice.
 Mayor Polet also drew the al tention to the fact that the pub lie was entitled to the inforn1a- ton, and upon V it was un- animously agreed to adVert.s2 the call for applications.
 The subject of a period of Clean up, FiXup and Paintup was dis cu:sed and turned over to the He3l,h and R lief Committee 10 outline and report on at an early meeting.
 Hans MiroW, head of the Mir oW Air Service, asked for and received permission to pu. in wireless antennae poles along Fir st avenue for his airWays radio ground station, in such way that they would be of no hlnd- rance 10 traffic along the str.e.
 Council then adjourned, af;er discussing one or two minor mat- ters.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
Nome Hi News

The A Capella choir, organized by Miss Stubk jaer at beginning g of the year, will give a concert Thursday evening in the school auditorium at 800 pam. The pro gram will consist of numbers by the Mixed Chorus and the Girls Sextette, and vocal and instru- mental solos.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

Instruction on Guitar-ReasOn- able prices. Inquire at Dr. L. w. Fromm's Dental Office, or Pat O'Brien.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
British Jap Clash Over Cuuboat
 Ayerted

s-rtNGHA', ApnG 27th, lF,- \ .t9 9=ataael clash between the P ! aod Japanese in tha Shan ghai area, was averted tonight N-ae0 Japanese authorities pro- missed to release the British boat TzagWo. before morning.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
The second and third grades

The second and third grades are very interested in cuicuses. A colored paper circus which they made above the blackboard in- spired them to have a ''real, live circus, and they invited all the other grades in to see the perfor nance. Bo Mozee was the ring master, and put the animals thru thsir tricks. A whistling camel furnished the music for three dancing bears. A giraffe, an ele- phant, two tigers, two lions, and a trained horse paraded, four monkeys sat on the book cup board and three clowns pranced about the room, rode the trained horse, put their heads in the lions mouths, and did many otn- CT daring feats. The strangest member of the circuc troop was a push-me-pull-you, the only one in captivity.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

Previously. it was understood.
 tae British gunboat was P. a-
 z1 to effect Is r-lease by force f aecessary.
 G4panese soldiers in launches E s5d the steamer off Hahn ear .te ma3ta of the Whangpoo Rv#r, about 15 nils from Shan ts:. alleging ths. a Chinese pas zsls r fr-d 8 p.-.ol a. a Japan ast sa'i.er
 British authorities promised prompt investigation of the alleg l firing.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

The April issue of the North Star" will be ready for distribu- tion Friday. This is the last is sue to be put out by this years staff The May issue, dedicated to the Seniors, will be class pro- feet for the Juniors.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

The Senior Class has received the announcem ents and calling cards, which were ordered early in the winter. The class rings have been ordered and are ex- pected before the first of May.
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27
BLANKS CARRIED

f F Nome pau, Nugget carries ,everal forms of printing blanks s,u "u0Verleuce -- Dredge ,ss thawlng and drill reports 5R Deeds. Placer and Lode -7t'on Notices, Vouchers,
 rf Attorney forms
The Nome nugget., 1938-04-27

Tuesday afternoon the first and second grades went on a nature study walk to gather pussy will lows.
 Wednesday, they designed all over patterns for gift wrapping papers. After reading fairy stor- res the children made castles of coIored paper with towers and turrets, spires and draw-bidges.
 The second grade is practicing column addition, and as a read ing project, is writing plays ab- out the stories they are reading.
Evening star., 1938-06-01
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PACKARD 80 sedon, 5-pass.; brand-new
tires. built-in radio; upholstery never ex-
posesa; Esss pew battieship gray paint: thou
sanus oi miles OF transportation for only
PLAY; " down; S11 mo. Logan Motor.
18TH and IA. Any car down payment.
PACKARD 1881 7-passenger sedan. Here
dton viii sei ssr as Il % for sfas g s0e
Guaranty; Capitol Cadillac Co. 1922 22nd
ST. NV. Natl. 5000. Open sun and ave.
"a. PACKARD salEII ,sb l2o 4-door de luxe; trunk
sh nearly new tres oansa enails D1asE M 9e
by Navy lieutenant; $5o4. SEA down. Saf Nj
pist. Bis 5ssi. aSEan Motor s54o l4th St. NV.
PLYMOUTH 1898 de luxe 4-door trunk
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rrade Tnew Tnd Vss is typtcs
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low price at $595, Packard Washington
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Republic 0145. Open evenings
PLYMOUTH 1885 2-door touring sedan,
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PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe 4-dr. trunk Sc
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Superior Motors, 14th and sts. Dupont
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You viii appreciate value offered In this
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PLYMOUTH 1881 sedan. Excellent con-
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Evening star., 1938-06-01
AUTOMOBILES For SALE.

sTuDEBAKERS, President 4-door, trunk
s ssedan. driven 1000, miles. / 6-cyiinder
nlack trunk sedan, driven less than 500
miles; also ! 6-cylinder black coupe (doc-
tors speciaD floor model. priced special for
snls week; Discount up to $500. Wis
soal sonsln MOTORS. 1903 Wisconsin ave. West
STUDE. President cruis. sedan, 1897:
large trunk, beautiful Bermuda blue; low
MI; owners name on request; fully equip
ped; nicely broken in; only 1857. Butler
53ndeo; Lee d. Butler Inc. Stude. Distri.,
TERRApLANE 1888 de luxe sedan. origi-
new, upholstery spotIess. Perfect mechar,-
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pest oner. 43 st. ne. Miss Thompson.