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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Merchants Prepare For Customary Rush
 AsHolidayApproaches
Special Policemen Assigned to Busy Intersections to Handle ThrOngs of Shoppers Secretary Green
 Reports Trading Satisfactory

more salespeople, in addition to the extra help hired previously, it was reported today. The $520,000 in Christmas clubs distributed locally at the beginning of the month has been greatly reflected in the vol- ume of business at downtown stores. Most of the money, it appears, has gone into holiday circulation, being used for paying bills, and buying gifts and household necessities.
 Toys Popular
 Stores report that toys are sell ing especially well. The new mechan- ical toys have proven very popular and are responsible for much of the gain in toy sales, while standard toys have also been selling in great numbers.
 Christmas decorations and novel, ties have been in great demand, as of course, have been Christmas cards. Some establishments have even had to order extra stocks fol the period from now till Christmas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
$6,5OO DAMAGE
 SUIT WITHDRAWN

Two cases were settled out Of court today and withdrawn from the court of common pleas. One was the suit for $6,500 damages of Concetta Forte against Benjamin Gromet, which was started before c jury yesterday, Judge Edward J. Finn presiding.
 The case involved claim of in- juries due to fall on property of the defendant. John A. Membrino was counsel for the plaintiff.
 The other case withdrawn was that of Eva V. Herbst against Thomas L. Jackson of Naugatuck and New Haven, the Waterbury Land Company, and John Abondel and involved a foreclosure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Men Or Nice! Crosby Male Students Advocate "Eman- cipation'' From Slavery of
 Convention.

With consideration of minority rights" or a plebiscite several lead- CTS among the student body at Crosby high school have instigated a movement of protest against style dictates. They are attempting an experiment. in "regimentation" They have called for a revolution against conventions, which insist that the well dressed student must include cravat, alias tie, in his daily ensemble. They have launched officially a drive for No Tie Week" and unless complica- tions develop to "tie-up" the plan next week will be 'tieless" week.
 If the idea clicks, another den1- onstration of independence" will come later.
 In the high schools official pa- per, '.The Argus" the appeal for the uprising is voiced under a two-column head reading:
 Boys, Are You Slaves to Conven-
 ton? Boost the Drive for
 "NO Tie Week"
 And the article follows:
 National Education week, Cheese week, Drug Store week. and Be Kind to Animals week! Hardly a week goes by which hasn't a name attached to it. How about a Be Kind to Boys Week2
 Several Crosby boys got together and decided that it was time some- body thought of their welfare.
 Three hundred and sixty-five days in the year they are slaves to convention. Three hundred and sixty-five days in the year they must wear ties.
 To the girls, ties may appear as harmless bits of silk but to most of the boys they assume hideous proportions and take on the re- semblance of monsters which some person invented merely to tor ment them.
 They only serve to make the boys uncomfortable, they inter- fere with the movements of the Adams apple, and in many other ways are a source of annoyance, After all, of what earthly use are they?
 So why not a weeks vacation for ties2 Just one week out of 52 couldn't the boys get break and defy society?
 Of course the boys must realize that there's drawback to this Utopian dream -- they'll have to keep their necks clean.
 How about making 1t a na- tional institution? Have all the high schools set aside one week for the observance of '.no-tie' week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Red Cross Seal
 Sale Far BeLoO
 1939's Estimate

Total receipts reported to date by the Anti Tuberculosis League in SEs annual sale of Christmas seals reach $3,499.74. With less than ten shopping days remaining officers of the league fear that Waterbury will fail to reach its desired quota of $5,OO0 unless the spirit of generosity becomes more vide spread. The present figures represent a decline over the amount of money subscribed here at the same time a year ago.
 Waterbury faces difficult task of handling it's long list of cases unless the public responds more whOle-heartedly to the leagues appeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
DisiIvestra Lodge

Plans for the annual dinner dance of DiSilvestro lodge, Sons of Italy, to be held Feb. IA at Waverly Inn, were discussed at a meeting last night at the Elton. The arrangements committee in- cludes Miss Angeline CarisSimi, chairman; Mrs. Catherine Cas- setta, Mrs. Anna Barasani, Mrs. Louise Chieffo, Miss Olga Piola and Miss Concetta Miresse. A Christmas party was held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Pride of Hawthorne

Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George, installed its new officers at exercises held last night at Foresters' hall. The installation was followed by a Christmas party.
 Those installed were: President Rose Vale; vice-president, Emil Warren; first conductor, Maud Strachan; second conductor, Ma bel Gardner; inside guard, Lau- ra Mills; outside guard, Mary Walker; treasurer, Gladys Fox; financial secretary, Gertrude Fo- ley recording secretary, Margaret Mitchell; chaplain, Alice Hole captain of the floor work, Rose Vale; trustee, Mrs. Mary Jane Carey; and pianist, Emma Sasso. Mrs. Myrtle Albon is past pres ident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
EMPLOYERS ASKED
 TO SUBMIT FACTS
Labor Department Wants
 Records Submitted When : Discharges Are Made

Commissioner Joseph M. Tone of the state department \of labor today asked Connecticut employers subject to the unemployment compensation law to submit immediately certain necessary records when they lay oil or discharge workers, or when work CTS earn less than their benefit rates according to law.
 A number of employers, the com missioner explained, are failing tc give employees who are being severed from payrolls, unemployment no- tices" which show among other data applicants must present when they the reason for separation, and which make claims for job insurance benefits.
 Duplicate Unemployment notices must be sent to the unemployment compensation division of the labol department, he emphasized. This numerous employers are also neg lecting' to do.
 Furthermore, he said, not all em' ployers are submitting to local office! of the employment service, the How earning reports" which must be sent in upon request when workers earn less than their benefit rates. In such event, duplicates must be given to workers before they can make claims for partial benefits. Commissioner Tone said he re- alized many small" employers have limited bookkeeping facilities, but he wyarnedthat penalties can and may be imposed for failure to make out these important forms"
 Needless delay in paying compen- sation to otherwise eligible claim ants has resulted in the past and is still resulting from 8 slowness or the part of some employers to com ply with the law in the matter o1 records, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Order of Ahepa

The Waterbury chapter, Order of Ahepa, held its annual meet ing last night at Ahepa hall on East Main street, with Harry Mikalakos being elected to serve as president for the next year.
 Plans for a varied program of activities during the year were discussed by the members.
 Other officers elected were:
 Vice president; Nicholas Mou- tafis; secretary, John Yampanis; treasurer, James Macris; board of governors, chairman, George Anton, John Vlecides, Peter Stav- ros, Louis Chronis; chaplain, Ba- sil Checkas; captain of the guards, EleftherioS H'Georgiou; sentinel. VasilioS Katrakis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
SWAP LADY ASTOR
 FOR ROOSEVELT

Portland, Me, Dec. 14-(UP)-- England should swap Lady Astor for President Roosevelt, according to Phyllis Bottome. British novelist.
 Addressing the Women's Literary Onion and the College club yester- day, Miss Bottome said she person. ally would be "very grateful" if the United States would take back the Virginia born wife of viscount Astor,
 "She supplies the money that runs the London Times and for three years that newspaper has been torc- ing Hitler and Mussolini down our thr0ats," Miss Bottome explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

Secretary
 pointed out that 8 very great amount of shopping is yet to be done.
 Police Protection
 Expecting large crowds of shop pers in the downtown section to- morrow night, when stores are open till g D. m, Police Superintendent William J. Roach has assigned a number of extra men to duty in the business section. Extra men will also be assigned Saturday night when the stores are again open.
 Beginning Monday, numerous ex- tra supernumeraries will be as- signed to special duty handling the heavy pedestrian and vehicular traf- fic. Stores will be open till { every night next week. Supt. Roact said today that policemen will bs assigned to every crosswalk in tho downtown section, and that many extra men will be assigned to auto traffic duty, to aid police on duty at their regular posts.
 Several stores have had to hir'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Christmas Shopping Increasing Here
THREE YOUTHS TO
 SERVE SENTENCES

Dedham Mass, Dec. 4.-(UP1 Three youths who confessed, policg said, that they were members Of 9 suede glove gang" which engineers ed 40 holdups with loot totaling $50, 900, were sentenced today to l2 to 20 years each in state prison.
 Specifically, Paul J. Edge, ls. Jo- seph c. Lyons, 21. and Walter T, Cahill, 21, all of Boston, pleaded guilty before Superior Judge Har- old P. Williams to the $3,O91 robbery of the East Milton branch of the Milton Savings bank Nov. 90.
 In sentencing the trio, Judge Wil- Hams said:
 There is nothing to warrant my showing these men any leniency1 Men who carry out series Of crimes must expect to face long tall sentences"
 A fourth youth, John M. Me- Laughlin, 21. also of Boston, plead ed not guilty to being an accessory after the fact and was held for trial later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
IS REELECTED

Portsmouth, N. H., Dec. 14-(UP) Mayor Kennard 2. Goldsmith (R) 25, who was the nations youngest mayor when first elected two years ago, was reelected for q two-year term yesterday.
 Goldsmith boiled S655 votes to l642 for his Democratic opponent Edwin Bnyntnn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

With only nine shopping days left till Christmas, after today, mer- chants today were prepared for an outpouring of shoppers during the remaining pre-holiday period. Sec retary Frank Green of the Cham Der of Commerce said today that the volume of Christmas thus far has been most satisfactory and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Pontelandolfo

The annual Christmas party of the WOmen's PontelandOlfO society was held last night at Moose hall with Miss Mary Pol- letto officiating as Santa Claus. The committee included Miss Adeline Barbieri, chairman; El- da Mancini, Marie Sforza, Emily and Philomena ParlapianO, Mary Toilette, Julia Santopietro, Lucy Tacinelli and Genevieve Guerrera. Mrs. Rocco LOngO presided at the business meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Euclid Lodge

The Cable-Tow association of Euclid lodge, A. F. & A. M., held its annual dinner and meeting last night at the Shrine club, Ply mouth. Cedric Bryan was elected president.
 Also elected were c. R. Yates, vice-president; and Frederick Platt, secretary.
 A reception was held for Ray mond H. Daniels, retiring master. Robert Eggleston acted as toast master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
Eraternal News
Harmony Lodge

Master MasonS will attend in- stallation of officers of Harmony lodge tomorrow night at Masonic temple. A social program will fol- low.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
SKELETON IDENTIFIED

Danbury, Conn, Dec. 14-(UP- A skeleton found in a woods near here was identified today as that of Lewis W. Johnson, automobile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14
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Things ! Never Knew ,TiI Now AbOu. the Mounties.

twenty applicants trying to join join the Royal % % .t rs % y and @ at s. @ oe one % y of college training previous police M a Ssv. ne nTo %us pc ss s measurement be at least i've feet inches ons @ % S @ ssss feet sh5 s.S' 4s must S Ts care for horse and must days of the @ the rSo @ s .ans o0 o @ @ bsad saa M Ne S n % @ tS1so risd to shoot out the flame
 srount,ss have option sS they 9 aDDs sR svsr sss cn M ] naI
 hs hs been s force a s Es even then he ambition o the Indian a Canada Me1n.Is ways Usually they the left govs and esy sSe s Gs ars permitted s they
 ns. T ss' s permitted ssE %SUe. an us they gre not o smoke Rpss or cigars whs M on duty m they oOs na
 be shown in flicker villain Warmers villain was Mounte and Canadian authorities warned M that entire all times impressed them that thsy public his with citizen he severely reprimand gree sp Suspects Canada prosecutor obtains but times he has served the cause of duty which added after the BOsr w, They must take s.s They ailments and how an @ Ss. rs s Ssvs bee. 5ss n Ss' y pack Every MOte justice of the peace except that he can't perform sennsnding sick get the sick person to real doctor he needs one
 Mones must Mequenty act as corones t ana GUS I dian mother bringing baby into the world and they have also read thsr the Eskimo gal snd gns % men of the wrestling Often the MOune T @ pe % sn ae es as has the better fight and thereby most deserving of the lady,
 pay a star. The highest he Offered capture applied fund force ne aE a sa s Drs . he aaa at least two new shirts He sss pc. M coat st n the Fan which h. must @ return in the Spring
 Mounties and their prisoners are always given fa accom- odans nt while travelling nv They go seo% Id guns % %n hunting game they
 dS Di S1rte @ % mS Mome that the fe force zatonhe aim not to get their IT. man but to keep hs, man iron informing that any sgass hin
 mounie technically duty day. duty assnty needed. they !. infected D, 1h.y , . .s s E sa ss Con- 2;
 The slogan of They Man,"
 Of the original Mount only 1s1 were Canadians 4s from s% ias esa s,a
 psesss s. ties .sss two two s sss % wsh s ns Dsd Pss hss sn s s m the two Eskimos Wiley When Post, pilot they'd 70 have a . Eskimos the bikes!
 of oldest Mountie history the time Corporal @ as RS Wmsn wo w bringing the Mont and his prisoner crashed
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

India is just recovering from it! scare over the crisis in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

dealer, who disappeared April % 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

of the oldest in Moune history the time Corporal Graves and arduous pursuit. arrested his han- named Buster whitman who charged with robbery with
 violence The bringing the Motie and his prisoner in crashed Corporal death The prisoner with
 ankle injured Mounie with blankets cawd miles the nearest settlement to obtain help He the Mount and then himself up rearrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

The slogan Mounties They Get Their Man." D, Maintain the Right"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

the original Mounes, only 167 Canadians 43 Brithers from the United States from from Germany from Bohemia from Jamaica and Channel Islands of the original bar profession As part of their pOstnan duties the Noun
 ties delivered two bicycles which had been shipped from Seattle to
 point bicycles the bodies of VIII Rogers Wiley Post Post, widow of the pilot asked them what they'd like reward the Eskimos requested the bikes!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-14

policemen They must act posmen after the Boer War They must take cart of ndent people It's their job to see to that everyone in Canad must how to diagnose horse ailments and hoy They must frequently perform operations dogs bitten by other members of pack Moe justice of the except that he can't peon marriages CThe only Mount who marry people the office commanding the Yukon d) They must doctor sick person get sick person to . real doctor he needs
The Washington times., 1938-10-19
Drop Women s Bureau Plan

the Women's Bureau and to re-
model the Second precinct police
station, now occupied by the bu-
reau, for use by the police, at Q
cost Of $4,000.
It has now been decided to ask
the Budget Bureau for 100000 to
build q new station for the Second
precinct and for $4,000 to re-
model old No. z for the Women,s
The Washington times., 1938-10-19

all this and more as he opens the
mail each day.
From time to time we have a lot
Of fun making up silly little
jingles for our safety department.
How many of you remember
the tune written by Wendell Hall,
the wandering radio minstrel
at Amt Coin to Rain No More? ?
The title, Of course, would never
pass q test in the grammar class
in your school but then it's
all In fun. Well, take that little
tune and hum it over to yourself
and then make up a verse about
safety that will rhyme Send
it in and for every entry we
use either in this column or on
the air over WJSV, we will send
The Washington times., 1938-10-19

Abandoning the proposal to
build q new Women's Bureau, Dis
trict authorities have decided to
build O new police station instead
and to remodel the quarters now
occupied by the bureau, 1t was
learned at the District Building.
The new plan effects Q saving
Of $l36, 900 under the original plan
to build O 100000 structure for
The Washington times., 1938-10-19
Fascist Council
In 3-Hour Session

ROME, Oct. 10 0N.s0-A
meeting Of the Fascist grand
council, Italy'S highest govern.
ing body, ended early today
after the councils members sat Ii
session for three hours. It was
understood the council discussec
foreign affairs.
The Washington times., 1938-10-19

Bureau.
The District will also ask funds
for continuance Of the Receiving
Home for Children and the Ma
tional Training school for Girls,
as recommended by Dorothy
Henry, former child welfare con.
Sultant appointed to make Q study
Of these two institutions.
The Budget Bureau will also be
The Washington times., 1938-10-19

gether" over the
sea Of Good
Fellowship. The
good ship Hap
pine SIS" Is al
ways load e d
with q cargo Of
good things for
boys and girls
e v ry W h ere.
Happy thoughts
... safety rules
. Question
Box . . poetry
-. songs {.
cheerfulness 80.
and the "Old
GJIws..~~.,10 Rs~l-
The Washington times., 1938-10-19
SKIPPER EXPLAINS
SAFETY JINGLES'

q "guest" ticket to Q Washington
theater.
Here's an example:
"Oh, never cross busy street
-. until you look about you -.
don't try to beat the taxis, or
:. the world will do without
you"
Nothing to 1t. Just like that,
The "Old Skipper" will be on the
air over WJSV starting Monday
with q special safety program fol-
the youngsters at 5:45. listen fol
| it. THE OLD SKIPPER.
The Washington times., 1938-10-19
BY DON HIX

Heigh.ho, shipmates. Ship ahoy
a. stand by up anchor .
and away we go sailing along to
The Washington times., 1938-10-19

Knn Budget" 50c
80
Handbags Anniversary
Gace
95 Ka Venetian Blinds 1914 The Anniversary $151
Furniture
Cush-Re
Hank
$1695
5000 Anniversary
81 The Anniversary
The Washington times., 1938-10-19

requested for 100000 to build a
new building for the Receiving
Home.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10

Buyers Club in the Social Room Of the school Monday
November "A at $3.50 Pm. The purpose Of the meeting
will be discussion and adoption Of the Bylaws and
election Of officers All members are urged to
attend.
A group Of Better Buyers plan to visit the Beth
esda "omen's Market Saturday. Nov. IL, leaving
Greenbe1t at 2:oo Pm. Anyone interested in Joining
this expedi ton. who has or the use of one
for the afternoon. please get in touch wi MRS.
Bertha Naryns Greenbelt 1856.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10
BETTER BUYERS NOTES

The members Of the Better Buyers Club were highly
graified to have been hostesses at the gay and
lorful Hallowe' en Party and wish to extend vote
Of thanks to all those who assisted in making the
evening success. Especial appreciation is due to
other organi cations for their financial aid the
Senior Citizens and the C.o.c., we'll as to
the Junio Citizens ASSN. Mrs. Jacobsen and the
Recreation Directors, Miss DUNCAN and Mr.. Holoch"ost
for their help in carrying out the recreationa1
plans and to John Walker and his orchestras
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10


Once upon a time. although this introduction does
not lead to the recital Of fable. home
makers in the real of invention. The role Of
the housewife in that earlier day. prior to the in
dustrial revolution, enabled to contribute to-
ward her home many Of the things that today she must
buy from others. In contrast with the modern
ception Of housewives consumers, they for
merly producers. Skilled in such operations
weaving. spinning. candlemaling, preservation of
foodstuffs. and the attendant Of agricultural
economy. Informed and self-reliant by
Of training and broad experience in furn
ing to family shelters the fullness Of homo life.
Moments RESPONSE hi Titles have shi fled little
with the development Of industries offering
the products that home-fabri Gated. The
housewife still realizes that four walls do not
prison make FAM ly shelter, a home. Where
the house builder leaves off, the feminine role Of
creative achievement begins. The limitations
those imposed by purse and knowledge. The average
today goes to market with q standard taste
and quality Influenced largely by the price tags
she encounters. The fault is not her Far
moved from the Of manufacture, unacquainted
wi tn raw materials. hmbly Of Science"
how linked to the completed product. dizzy from
reading the advertised claims Of tors,
fair game for the blandi sments salespeople.
The search for en1ightening inforra tt taken
variety Of forms. Movements Launched by progress
i've women have stimulated the packaging Of foods
previously sold in bulk. encouraged more careful
handling of vegetable supplies. induced better lab
cling. instigated the Of specifications in des
cribing accurately many articles Of commerce. Me-
vertheless. mashats continue to masquerade Hud-
seal "caveat emptor" (let the buyer beware)
remains the guiding principle Of trade.
In the place of first-hand knowledge possessed by
her grandmother, the modern shopper Institute
the findings Of laboratories She must equip her.
self with archaeological background sufficient to
understand Thread count and tensile strength,
standard gradings. and the variety Of methods where
by the shoddy may be di stingui from whole
wool. this point the effectiveness the Better
Buyers Club is apparent. Information is made avail
able to the homemaker which she may a welcome
escape from the slavery Of judging her purchases
merely the basis Of their costs