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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

O: Is Christianity likely to be destroyed in the conflict with fascism, communism and national ism in which it appears to be now engaged?
 A: In the second volume of his monumental series now appear ing on "The History of the Expan- sion of Christianity" Prof. Ken meth Scott Latourette finds in the Moslern advance a negatively en- couraging factor to warrant genu- inc optimism over the status of Christianity as it faces the ideolo- gies of the 20th century that conn pete for the allegiance of men. We quote what he says for those who are discouraged over the present outlook:
 'In the 300 years between the opening of the 7th and the begin- ming of the 18th century, Moham- mechanism won from Christianity 6 larger proportion of the latter's adherents and territory than any other rival has ever succeeded in doing. The 18th, 18th and 20th century skepticisrn and the fascist, socialists and communist totalita rian states of the 20th century have not yet cost Christianity nearly so large a percentage of its profesSed followers as did Islam from the 7th through the 18th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
FORMER PASTOR
 | FORUM SPEAKER
Rev. Moses R. Lowell Re. turns to Second Church
 Tomorrow

Rev. Moses R. Lowell, pastor of the Central Congregational church in Brooklyn, N. r., and former pas- tor of the local Second Cor.grega- tional church, will speak at the for- urn at the latter church tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. This forum will be union service of the five downtown churches, First Church, St. Johns, First Methodist, First Baptist and Second Congregc .';;.::al.
 Other forum speakers who will appear here follow:
 November 2-Miss Frances Per- kins, Secretary of Labor, Washing ton, D. C., Subject: Labor Rela- tions." Miss Perkins will be intro- duced by pr. Oswald Garrison Vl- lard.
 November 27-C Commander Donald B. MacMillan, famous Arctic ex- plorer. Illustrated lecture: Animals and Fishes of the Far North December 4-Union Service at St. Johns church. Speakel: Reverend Angus Dun, D. D., Professor of Sys- tematic Divinity at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge and a representative of the Epis- pal Church in the Faith and Or der Movement.
 Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor of the Oakville Congregational church, will address the Pilgrim Fellowship to- morrow evening at o'clock in the chapel. The group will meet at 6:3s o'clock for business and supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
SOCIAL AGENCIES
 MEET NEXT WEEK
Religious Council Plans Supper Farley Friday at
 Hotel Elton

A meeting of the Council of So- cial and Religious Agencies will be held in the Colonial room of the Ho- tel Elton next Friday evening at 6:30 o'clock. The subject for dis cussion will be Houses Reserva- tions for supper should be made by calling the Visiting Nurse Associa- tion not later than next Thursday
 The regular meeting of the board of deaconS of the First Baptist church will be held at the church Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. It will be the monthly barley.
 The next meeting of the First Baptist Mems League will be held in the home of MT. and Mrs. Will liam E. Van Tassel in Middlebury Monday evening, November 28. Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith will be the speaker.
 The regular meeting of the Wo- mems Missionary and Social Union of the First Baptist church will be held at the church Wednesday, No- vember Is, at p. m. The Home Missions Committee, Mrs. A. E. Sault, chairman, will have the meeting in charge and the topic will 1 be What the City Does to Churches. A cordial invitation is extended to all who are interested The hostesses for the social hour following the meeting will be Mrs. Harry Finley and Mrs. Frederick Rowe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
FAMILY PARTY TO
 BE GIVEN FRIDAY
Motion Pictures to Be Shown First Methodist
 Church Members

A church family party will be held at the First Methodist church next Friday evening at o'clock. Mo- ton pictures taken by Howard Coe at the Sunday service recently will be shown.
 A portion of the program will be devoted to a reception for all mem- bers who have joined during the pastorate of Rev. Theodore Bobilin. Light refreshments will be served by the Ladies' Aid society.
 The Missionary society will hold a food sale at Miller & Peck's next Friday.
 Dr. John H. Foster will address the young people of the church to- morrow night at 6:30 o'clock on "The Doctor and the Intimate Prob lens of Youth. It will be the first of series of four on boy and girl relationships.
 The calender of events at the church next week follows:
 Monday, November 14-7:0O, Girl Scouts; 800, Junior Auxiliary will DG IlGlU dI M1o. OOIN WklCCiC4 . home, 55 Fern Circle; 800, Official board meeting.
 Tuesday, November 15-2:30, w. c. T. U. annual roll call. Miss Ella Burr, state president, will be pres ent. Mrs. Norma Burgess of Hart ford will dramatize episodes in the life of Frances Willard. 7:30, Busi- ness meeting and social of Epworth league.
 Wednesday, November 16-3:45 Childrens Mission band including beginners, primary and junior chill dren; TOO, Boy Scouts; TOO, Junior teachers meeting; 800, married couples meeting featuring Levi Will COX who will show pictures and tell about his recent trip to England and Scotland.
 Thursday. November 17-2:30, Thanksgiving tea of the Circle of Cheer; 7:30. prayer meeting.
 Friday, November 18-8:00, Choir rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Congregational Churches
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL Sunday, November 13.

SECOND CONGREGATIONAL
 Sunday, November 13.
 10:3O a. m. The Order of Morning Worship Prelude: Trumpet Tune and Air .................. Furceil The Processional Hymn-God of
 Our Fathers The Call to Worship. Invocation
 and Lords Prayer Anthem: Our Native Land-Grieg Responsive Reading-The Beati-
 tudes
 Gloria Patri The Scripture Reading Prayer
 offertory Quartet: Hymn of Peace CalcOCl Doxology
 The Children's Sermon Hymn-Dear Lord and Father of
 Mankind Sermon
 The Recessional Hymn-O Beautiful for Spacious Skies Benediction
 Postlude: Marche Triomphale .. Callaerts The Economic Plebiscite Vote
 The flowers tomorrow will be In Memory of Dr. and Mrs. John Gay lord Davenport and Clarence Day. enport. In Memoriam-Arthur L. Weir November 4, 1888, United with this Church on May 6, 1928. The Forum 7:30 p. m. Prelude: Largo ........... Handel Hymn-O Word of God, Incarnate Invocation and Lords Prayer Tenor Solo: A Prayer ...... Guion The Scripture Reading Prayer
 Sermon-"A Matter of Two Miles"
 Reverend Moses R. Lowell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

century"
 o: What is the Mass in the Catholic Church?
 A: The Mass is the unbloody re- newal of the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ upon the Cross. The priest, as Christ,s representative, offers to God bread and wine, which is changed into Christ's Body and Blood at the conservation. At the communion the priest consum- mates the sacrifice by conSum- ing the Host and drinking the Chalice.
 Q: What is the origin of the '.Mezuzah" one sees on the door Oi an apartment or house inhabited by 8 Jewish family?
 A: The mezuzah is the sign att tached to the doorpost of the house of Jew in fulfllment of Deuteronomy vi. g, land thou shalt write them on the doorpoSts of they house, and within thy gates" The mezuzah is @ scroll in metal or wooden case, which has a little opening through which the word "6haddai," written on the back of the scroll, is visible. It is affixed in a slanting position to the upper part of the right hand door post. Josephus mentions its use as ancient custom even in his day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
CLEANERS TO GET
 PUBLIC HEARINGS
Waterbury Delegates to Attend Capitol Sessions
 November 28

Delegates from Waterbury will at- tend a public hearing at the state capitol, Hartford, on Monday, Nov. 28, when recommendations for the cleaning and dyeing industry will be discussed. The recommendations have been made to Labor CommiS- sioner Joseph M. Tone by the State Minimum Wage Board.
 The board has made four recom- mendations One is that a minimum wage of 35 cents an hour for all women and minors working in dye ing and cleaning establishments. Other proposals are that women and minors be paid for time spent waiting for work to materialize, that no deductions except for So- Cial Security be made from weekly wages, and lastly that women and minors working 40 hours or less a week receive a basic minimum of B5 cents an hour and that those working Al or more hours week receive wage of at least $14.40.
 The hearing will be held in the senate chamber at the state capi- tOl, and will be open to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
27 Second Church
 Members Admitted
Fellowship Accepts Some on Confession of Faith and
 Others By Letter

Twenty-seven new members were received into the fellowship of the Second Congregational church last Sunday morning.
 On confession of faith were:
 Theodore M. Adgate, 54 Euclid avenue.
 Albert Edward Buck, 22 Holmes avenue.
 Thomas Macdonald, 60 Bonair avenue.
 Mrs. s. Merwin Main, 95 Clinton street.
 Clarence A. Moody, 120 Mon- mouth avenue.
 George H. Moody, 120 Monmouth avenue.
 Kenneth A. Moody, 120 Mon- mouth avenue.
 Frank J. Slade, 129 Melbourne Terrace.
 Dr. and Mrs. Gustave Testa, 330 East Main street.
 Harold G. Walch, 688 Chase Park way.
 Raymond E. Walch, 688 Chase Parkway.
 By letter were:
 MT. and Mrs. Egbert A. Bass, 99 Fiske street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Methodist
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST ME1hODASI CnOhCn
 Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, Pastor.
 Miss Dorothy Gates, Director of Religious Education.
 Charles w. Platt. Director and Bass; Soprano, Mrs. Charles B. Toleman; Contralto, Mrs. Ronald E. Jones; Tenor, William M. Blair; Organist, Mrs. Edwin H. Jones. Morning Worship 10:3O Organ Prelude-"Adagio from the
 Sonata Pathetique" Beethoven Processional Hymn-"This Is My Fathers World" Call to Worship-by the Choir Silent Prayer-Words of Assurance The Lords Prayer Choir Anthem-"O All Ye Works Of the Lord"-Stewart. Responsive Reading Gloria Patri Hymn-"Praise My Soul The King
 of Heaven" Pastoral Prayer Offertory-"Ho To Grieg"-
 Whiting
 Doxology Quartet-"Eternal God We Look
 To Thee"- -Storer Sermon Craven Images"-Rev.
 Theodore o. Bobilin Hymn-"Jesus I My Cross Have
 Taken"
 Benediction Three Fold Amen
 Church School 12 Noon
 Rev. Theodore Bobilin will broad cast over WATR tomorrow after noon ct 5:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Police Radio Cars
 First Line Defense
Quick Response in Event of Emergencies Assured Police Chief Issues Suggestion on Crime Prevention

Police Superintendent William J. Roach, in the second of series of articles on aid that can be given the police by the public, today re- comments that the first thing to do in any emergency is to notify the police department.
 He urges that whenever danger threatens home householders call the police department immediately. Help will be sent at once, he says, with radio-equipped cars ready to reach any part of the city within a few moments.
 Ever Ready
 Superintendent Roach says:
 The police department is ready day and night to protect you, your family and your property. Radio equipped police cars cruise the streets, listening for the message that will dispatch them to the scene of Q disturbance. But the Police Departments effectiveness depends in very large measure upon the prompt and intelligent cooperation of all Waterbury's citizens"
 "You can aid in the detection and suppression of crime by being alert and telephoning the police when ever you observe suspicious persons or happenings, or hear unusual noises, either at your own house or tn the neighborhood. Do not att
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
PASTOR TO GIVE
 SUNDAY LECTURE
Pictures of Lutheran Sani- tarium to Be Shown at
 Evening Worship

A stereopticon lecture will be given tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran church by Rev. John N. c. Mohr- mann, pastor, on The Lutheran Sanitarium in Wheatridge, Color ado. It will be in English.
 Tomorrow morning services will be celebrated in German.
 The order of worship will be as follows: Organ prelude by Mrs. F. Munter Opening hymn Kyrie Gloria in excelsis. Epistle for the day, Phil. l, 3-1l Hymn Gospel lesson, Matthew IS. 23-35 Reciting of the Apostles Creed Hymn Sermon by the pastor, 'Unmerciful
 Servant. Offertory
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the
 parish will serve a sauerkraut
 supper in the church basement
 next Thursday afternoon at {
 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
FOSTER KENNEDY
 FORUM LECTURER
Cornell Neurology PrO- lessor Medical SOciety's
 Guest Next Thursday

The Waterbury Medical Society will conduct its next forum on Thursday, November 17th at 8:15 D. m. at the Medical Association building, 30 Central avenue.
 The subject will be Organic Background of Mind. Doctor Foster Kennedy of New York, professor of Neurology at the Cornell Medical school will be the principal speaker.
 The discussion will be opened by Doctor Arthur H. Jackson of Wa terbury and Washington and Mrs. Rodney Chase who was for many years president of the Waterbury Mental Hygiene Society.
 There will then be an opportunity for questions and general discussion from the audience.
 The public is cordially invited to attend and there will be no admis- sion fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

tempt a personal investigation, nor turn on additional lights in the house and make lot of noise. That will only put the person in question on guard and prevent his capture if he is a criminal. This is especial ly true if you return home and find that the lighting arrangement has been changed during your absence"
 Don't delay. Don't look for an off1- cer in the vicinity! Go to ' tele- phone and in as low a voice as pos- sible, tell the operator, T WANT THE POLICE" When connected with Police Heaquarters, tell quickly and distinctly
 CD The location where the po- lice are needed.
 CD What has happened.
 (3) Description of persons tn- volved. CNames if known, sex, color, age, height, weight, clothing worn).
 (5) Description of automobile used. CNumber of occupants, license number, make, type and coloro
 (5) Your name, address and phone number in case further in- formation is needed.
 Cover as many of the above facts as you can; any additional ones are always useful. Be observant; in get ting a description look for distinc- tive marks and peculiarities of phy- sical appearance, manner and dress.
 Phone Headquarters
 When your phone call is received at Police Headquarters, squad cars are instantly directed to the scene by radio. No time is lost. A radio car will be at your doorstep shortly after you have hung up the tele- phone receiver. If the information has been received in time, there is very good chance of trapping the escaping criminals.
 If you witness an accident or crime, don't take it for granted that the police have been called. Phone Police Headquarters if no officers are about. No harm has been done if the incident has already been re- ported. If it was unreported, your action in telephoning may prevent or clear a crime, or save life.
 Whenever persons loiter about your house or that of neighbor, and it appears to you that they should be investigated, do not hesti- tate to phone the police AT ONCE. When something looks suspicious, do not wait until the damage has been done, but quickly communicate with the police.
 Do not get the idea that any com plaint is too small or unimportant to be investigated by the Police De- partment. We are here for the pur- pose of looking into any suspicious circumstances and are always glad to do so, if only to relieve your anxiety. We would rather investi- gate a hundred unfounded reports than have a single burglary occur"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Mrs. Walter w. Currie, 20 Irving Place.
 Miss Isabelle M. Currie. 20 Irving Place.
 Mrs. Charles A. Gleason, 40 Ran- | dolph avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. William Higgins, 3( Arch street.
 MT. and Mrs. Norman D. Hovey 45 Wyman street.
 Reginal H. Lawrence, IA Roland street.
 Mrs. Frank J. Slade, 12s Mel bourne Terrace.
 Richard Warren Van Riper, Jr. 54 Bronson street.
 Mrs. Howard c. White, White road.
 The calendar of events next week at this church follows:
 Sunday, Nov. 13-10:30 a. m Morning worship, kindergarten de- partment in the parlor. 1900 m Church school, Sunday Noon club Davenport Bible Class. 4:30 p. m Pilgrim Fellowship. 6:45 p. m. In- termediate choir rehearsal. 7:30 p m. Forum. Union service.
 Monday, Nov. 14-4:00 p. m. Girl Scouts, Troop 3. 2 p. m. Rehearsal of Lantern Land" FOO p. m. In termediate Boys Gymnasium period Tuesday, Nov. 15-2:00 p. m. Re- hearsal of Lantern Land" 400 p m. Junior Boys Gym. period. 7:0C D. m. Badminton group in the gym nasium. 800 p. m. Civic Theater workshop play in Davenport hall. Wednesday, Nov. 16-9:30 a. m. Surgical dressings. 200 p. m. Church Aid sewing meeting. TOO p. m. Knights gymnasium period. 7:30 p m. Sea Scouts. 800 p. m. Alpha Nu Sorority. 800 p. m. MT. and Mrs Club.
 Thursday, Nov. 17-2:30 p. m Week day school of religion. 400 D. m. Cubs, Pack 2. 7:30 p. m. Miss Ziglatzki's Course on Favorite Hymns in the chapel. 8:30 p. m Standing committee in the confer ence room.
 Friday, Nov. 18-4:00 p. m. Junior choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. Senior choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. Boy Scouts, Troop T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Text: Exodus 2O:1s; \
BY WILLIAM E. GILROY, DID.
 Editor of Advance

Editor of Advance
 If one were to judge the im- portance of 8 lesson by the need of it in the world surrounding us, there could surely be no more important lesson than this. Not only in our generation has there been killing on a large scale, in which al- most all nations have been engaged, but out of all this welter of war and violence there has emerged hard and cynical temper in which the destruction of life seems in- creasingly carelessly regarded.
 The Jews gave to the world, through the Commandments and through the early pages of the Old Testament, supreme witness concerning the sacredness of hu- Old Testament, supreme witness concerning the sacredness of hue man life. The Commandment, "Thou shalt not kill," was a codifying of the teaching of the story of Cain and Abel, with its dramatic emphasis upon the evil, the loss, and the consequences of the taking of human life. It is appalling to realize that the world has made so little progress since that time in the recognition of human rights and human values.
 What is strange, also, is the wide discrepancy between the hfe- Sa 1,i,,n, forcaS nxq The 0na hand tn. day and the life-destroying forces on the other hand. What care we take in scientific ways to safeguard the lives of children from earliest infancy! How much concern we show about the prevention of dis ease and the lengthening of hu- man life! And yet, with all that we are doing by scientific methods and in the humanitarian spirit, oN fJoca Savif0S and IlnhllildinQ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
FIRST CHURCH

HOO &. m.-Morning Service. Ser mon by Dr. Gregg: "The Mod- ern Missionary Motive" 500 D. m.-An illustrated talk on "The Evils of Propaganda" will be given at the meeting of the Chrismon Society. The worship service will be conducted by Myron Wheeler. 7:3O D. m.-Monthly union service of the central Protestant churches at the Second church Preacher: Rev. Moses R. Lowell of Central Church, Brooklyn, N Y.
 Notices for the Week Monday 7:3O D. m.-The Fall Workers Conference with a supper for the teachers and officers oi the Church School. Professor Paul H. Vieth of the Yale Divinity school will give an H. luStrated talk on The Value and Use of Visual Aids in the Church School. Mrs. George Blanchard and Mrs. Austin Poirier, delegates to the Sum- mer Conference at Winnipe- saukee will give brief reports. 7:30 D. m.-The Ellen J. Whiton Book Club will meet with Miss Mildred I. Cloudy, Mountain Park avenue. 7:00-9:00 p. m.-Course in Girl Scout Leadership given by the Council of Girl Scouts. Tuesday,
 400 p. m.-Junior Choir Rehear- sal.
 Wednesday,
 1000 a. m.-Meeting of the Wo- mems Guild when work will be done for the Christmas Sale to be held on December 1. Luncheon will be served al 12:30 p. m.
 400 D. m-Cub Pack No. g will have a football game with team from the Pearl Street Neighborhood House on the Golf Lots. Thursday
 400 p. m.-Girl Scouts, Troop No. l.
 7:00-9:0O p. m.-Course in Girl Scout Leadership given by the Council of Girl Scouts. Friday
 7:SO p. m.-Boy Scouts, Troop No. a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
} SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
The Sacredness of Human Life
}; MattheW s:2l-2s, 3s-42.

1 agencies are overwhelmed by the destruction which continues through war and strife, and the ruthless disregard of human values in the quest of speed, both on the highroads and in industry. It is difficult to make our mod ern America realize that in times of peace we have a casualty list from automobile accidents and other preventable accidents that makes the statistics of fa- talty even higher than those in the wars in which America has been engaged.
 When will the community realize these things, and, facing the facts, put a proper value upon human life and ali that safeguards and protects it, not only in some few respects, but in each and every respectP
 Our lesson, too, emphasizes the fact that killing and murder are not simply matters of the taking of life. They have their roots and their incentives in wrong attitudes, in prejudice and hate, and in all unbrotherly ways and conduct. It is not enough in modern society to re- frain from killing; we can fulfill the spirit of the Commandment, Thou shalt not kill" only as we live in positive terms of peace and brotherhood, and as we pro- mote in every way harmonious relations of man with man.
 There is basic work to be done today in the restoration of human values, and this lesson points the way. We should re- member the words of the Mas ter: "The Son of Man is not come to destroy men'lives. but to covn them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Italian Dramatists
 in Show Tomorrow

Liberty hall Sunday afternoon viii De the scene of an Italian dramatic show, La Provate:la Di Rantamarie". composed of local ta!- ezlt and sponsored by the Provincial ksi Eoggia society and its auxiliarieS. heading the cast will be the popular Nicholas Beccia who has scored in lis past performances of Italian ehoWs
 Louis Dizinno is chairman of the efraneements committee.
 A. Bozzuto is chairman of the nsrangeInents committee, assisted by sfrs. F. Augelli, Mrs. M. DeC0sm0, NIrz. 2. Qualtro and e. BerardL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12
Christ. Science
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICE
Sunday, November 1S

Sunday, November 13
 "MORTALS AND IMMORTALS" will be the subject of the Lesson Sermon.
 The Golden Text is from II Cor inthians 5:17: "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new"
 Selections from the Bible include the following passage from Cor. 3:16: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"
 Readings from the Christian Sci- ence textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, include the following from page 362:7-lO: When mortal man blends his thoughts of exist ence with the spiritual and works only as God works, he will no longer grope in the dark and cling to earth because he has not tasted heaven The fading forms of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-12

Annual memoria. services for deceased members of the Knights of Columbus will be held next Saturday morning at g o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated by the Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, chaplain of Sheridan Council, 24, sponsors of this annual event.
 Father Cronan will be assisted by the Revs. James Wood, Father Prior of Michael McGivney Circle, 124, Columbian Squires, and the Rev. John Dial, Spiritual Direc- tor of the Columbus Study club.
 Roger Walsh heads the com mittee in charge of the memorial mass, assisted by Joseph Carolan,