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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
JEWISH REACTION
 TO CIVILIZATION
Persecution Shows RetrO= gression, Harmony Indi=
 cates Progress

The Jew is essentially city man, declared Dr. Lewis Browne last night in an address at the forum of the Second Congregational Church. A large audience gave a warm vel come to Dr. Browne. who served a rabbi in this city some years ago and who has since become famous author and lecturer.
 The condition of Jewry, he said, is an evidence of the state of the world. When Jews are perSecuted it indicates that civilization is retro gressing; when they are allowed to live normal lives it means that civilization is advancing.
 Dr. Browne said:
 "It is these city characteristics that mark the Jew. That is why there is a larger percentage of Jews than other groups in radical move ments. If Jew happened to be admitted to an exclusive club he would be told not to bring all his family or friends in. On the other hand if he joins c. I. O. union or the Communist party he is urged to bring in all his family and friends.
 Every revolution has improved the situation of the Jews, so it is not surprising that they are in- clined toward radical movements"
 We are at the crossroads. We must either go forward or back" fascism and nazissm, he said, are essentially movements from the cit ies back to the soil. If the Jews are in a critical situation today, he said, that is the reason.
 The essence of fascism, he said is to destroy the cities, put women back In the home. and use the machine to destroy the machine. All its philosophY is to extoll the home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
R. 0. A. TO DISCUSS
 CONVENTION PLANS
Local Chapter H o st to State Units on May 2lst;
 Hinckley to Speak

Waterbury chapter of the Re- serve Officers Association will be addressed Thursday night by Lieut.. Walter F. Hinckley, U. s. N, re- tired, of Warren, at meeting in the post office building.
 "Conditions in the Orient" will be discussed by Lieut.. Hinckley, who served with the Asiatic squadron, and performed a variety of services while in the navy. Before retirement from service he was in command of Camp Cross, eco, West Corn wall.
 Plans for the state convention of ROA to be held here May 21 will be discussed at the business meet ing Convention delegates and chap ter officers for the next fiscal year will be elected in April, and 1t is expected that Major Mortimer A. O'Hara, chapter president, will be authorized to appoint a nominating committee to present a slate for chapter action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
LOc Conditions" Re- viewed in Current
 Merit Man"

city records, what was it someone was trying to cover up, why were charter provisions so flagrantly disregarded, what hidden reasons were there for the city's lavish ness in certain directions, were there kick-backs, and, if so, who was on the receiving end. Even the last election that returned Mayor Hayes to office by fifty-five votes is going to be probed, as affidavits charging irregularities are said to have been filed.
 That appointments to public of flee in Waterbury were made on the basis of service to the party instead of ability to perform the job is no secret. There were ex- captions to the rule. The iden- tity of the record remover is still a mystery, but enough is known about him to say he lacked essen- tial qualifications even for that job, for, although about 4,000 checks and vouchers are missing for 1887, and the same number for 1886, and although the removal was selective in that the docu- ments were picked out here and there, and although complete destruction of checks and vouchers prior to 1886 was attempted, enough records were left so that when Comptroller Rowland came into office in January, the public was given a glimpse of how a spells system was financed.
 The credit for publishing the facts goes to William J. Pape, pub fisher of the Waterbury American and the Waterbury Republican. In a spirited front page story, he told how he had received secret Warn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Bible Class Elects
 Slate This Evening
MendelssOhn Male Chorus to Be Guests For Concert;
 Mrs. Chester BriCkett HOnOred
WATERVILLE
Mrs R. W. Henion-l786 Thomaston Ave-reL 3-5462

Waterville, March 21-The Men, delssohn Male Chorus of Waterbury will be guests of the Everyman's Bible Class tonight, and will present the following program at 8 o'clock at the Grace Methodist church:
 Grant Us To Do with Zeal" by Bach; "The King of Love-, Shellay; Softly and Tenderly", Thompson; "In the Garden, Miles; "The Good Shepherd, Barri; "The. Soft Sab bath Calm, Barnby.
 This will be an open meeting for men and women of Waterville. A Workers Meeting will be held at 2 o'clock for members of the Bible Class, when annual election of off, cers for the coming year will take place.
 Luncheon Enjoyed
 Mrs. Chester Brickett of Sprague street entertained at her home on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Douglas Stephens of Homer street, who was recipient of many lovely gifts and a purse of money. A most enjoyable evening of music fol- lowed, when the Misses Julia and Isabel Brickett rendered a group of songs, playing their own guitar &C., compartment. Throughout the en- tire evening these young ladies played many selections, much to the delight of the guests present, who joined together in songs. A solo was given by Miss Helen Wilson, en- titled, "There's a Gold Mine in the Sky.
 A luncheon was served, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, olives, celery several kinds of cakes, tea and cof- fee. The color scheme used for the table decorations was green and white, in accordance with St. Pat rick's Day. Green candle sticks held white candles, and green glassware added to the attractiveness of the table.
 Those present were: Mrs. Douglas Stephens, Mrs. Alison J. Smith, Mrs. Charles Greene, Mrs. Edward zaugg, Mrs. Elizabeth Higham, Mrs. Neil Bradley, Mrs. s. Frances Butcher, Mrs. William Hornbecker, Mrs Mad elyn Ogestri, Mrs. Vincent Leonard, Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs. Ben jamin Johnson, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Allan Fair hurst, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mrs. Leona Reid, Mrs. Joseph Car on, Miss Edith Taylor, Miss Evelyn Black, Mrs. Edward Burbee, Mrs. Clara Wright, Mrs. Frederick Book, MFs. Chester Brickett, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss Julia Brickett, Miss Isabel Brickett and Miss Mae Hon. egger.
 Also Miss Mary Greene, Mrs. Dor othy Leonard, Mrs. Edwin Wight man, Mrs. Ralph Richardson, Mrs. Aired Farnlof and Mrs. Lester Niven.
 A special bowling match was held Saturday at Genlot Alleys, in Wa terbury, between the Benrus Watch Girls and a team from Waterville. The Waterbury girls won by 46 pins
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
City Manager For Waterbury
 Goal Of Merit Enthusiasts

Entitled, "The Waterbury Spoils System, an article appears in the current issue of the Merit Systems publication, "The Merit Man" which refers to matters presently under in- vestigation by the special grand jury of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. AL corn, ST. The attack centers on the administration, Democratic, with potshotS at various Republicans whose names have been published in connection with either payments by the city or prediction activity against the Fusion ticket of last Oc- tober which saw an erstwhile Demo- crat heading the Republican candi- dates.
 Coalition Observed
 The Waterbury branch of the Merit System, as well as the Citi- zens' Good Government Association of Waterbury, Inc, and group seeking propagation of a peace plan, all three with interlocking officers and personnel, all are conducting membership drives. Denial has been made by numerous of the officials of these associations that they count an almost solid Republican mem bership.
 Kudos are accorded the Republi- can organization newspapers for the publicity program which ante-dated protests" of the Good Government assocition, the Merit System group and members of personnel of both. And good government forces" are nominated politically, with the merit system, for "an overwhelming vic- tory" to the end that city manager form of government would be estab- lished.
 Spells System
 The article is reprinted, in full, as follows:
 A grand jury is now sitting in Waterbury trying to find out, among other things, who stole the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Civil Service Schools
 Under Federal Probe
Candidates For Postal Appointments Warned Against
 False Promises of Agents -Informaton Available

Potential candidates for civil serv- ice positions were warned against "civil service" schools in a bulletin from the United States Civil Service Commission, released through the office of Postmaster Charles A. Ba- bin.
 The bulletin is highly opportune, in view of the examinations which will be given here soon for those who seek jobs as substitute mail carriers and postal clerks. Applica- tions were received until March 19. No data has as yet been announced for the examination.
 Misleading
 The information is as follows: "The public should not be misled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
BETHEL PUPILS
 OBSERVE FEAST

Pupils of the Beth-El synagogue religious school presented two plays yesterday afternoon at the syna- gogue auditorium in celebration of the Feast of Purim, which con- cluded last week. The plays were, Election in the Land" and After the Play Was Over".
 The following were included in the casts of the two plays: Madelyn Berment, Harvey Rosenberg, Beryl Weinstein, Martin Sternfels, Freddie Hennick, Phyllis Segall, Barbara Brown, Joyce Schneer, Marilyn Mill Ter, Irma Greenblatt, Seymour Flei- scher, Phyllis Greenblatt. Corinne Slatnick, Larry Rubin, Sherman Co., hen, Irwin Slatnick, Alvin Simon son, Eunice Hertzmark, Eileen Pra- ger, Dolores Albert and Rhoda Hertzmark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
15O SERVED AT
 CHURCH SUPPER
Newly=AppOinted Congre= gatiOnaI Pastor and Wife
 Guests of Honor
MIDDLEBURY
Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-09S2

Middlebury, March 21-Over 15o were served at the supper held in the Congregational church rooms Thursday evening. A number of out of town guests were present includ- ing Rev. and Mrs. William c. Mo- Canoe of Bronxville, N. Y.
 Lighted green candles and green centerpieces of flowers decorated the tables. The waitresses wore green aprons. Mrs. Samuel Townsend, Mrs. John Hornbecker and Mrs. Henry Carlson were in charge. The host esses were Mrs. Charles Miner, Mrs. Melville Skiff, Mrs. Lawrence Dur fee, Mrs. Donald Graham, Mrs. George Badger, Mrs. Edward Ed ridge, Mrs. George Lynch, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mrs. Howard Baronson, Mrs. Albert Clark and Mrs. Will liam c. Greene.
 Miss Ruth Ballantyne was in charge of the waitresses who were Mrs. John Lasher, Mrs. G. Whit man, Mrs. Shirley Salisbury, Doro- thy Miner, Ruth Stone, Marion and Shirley Bronson, Vera Carlson, Shirley Harper, Gene Collins and Evelyn Long, Officers of the church sponsored the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

by promises of government positions by so-called 'civil-service schools their agents or their advertisements. No school is able to fulfill any such promises. The public IS also warned against schools or agents that would lead one to believe that they represent the government or are connected with the government in any way, or that give assurance of success in passing civil-service ex- aminations on the completion of their courses.
 Extravagant claims of this type are bringing some such schools un- der government investigation. Re- gently the Post Office Department issued fraud orders against a num- Der of these schools denying them further use of the mails after evi- dence had been submitted that they had used the mails to defraud. In one of these cases prosecuted by the government, the promoters of the school were later tried in crim- inal court and given jail sentences. The Federal Trade Commission also investigates complaints.
 Information Free
 Anyone can obtain civil-service information free from the secretary of the U. s. Civil Service Board at any first or second class post office or from the office of the U. s. Civil Service Commission at Washing ton, D. c.
 Upon request, the commission will place a persons name upon a mail- ing list to send him notice, without cost, of the next examination held for any particular position in which he is interested. The commission will furnish upon request sample announcements of any examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
PAPERS FILED

Kramer Bros. market at 1637 Thomaston avenue, has filed arti- cles of incorporation with the sec- retary of state. The market for merely was controlled by a partner ship.
 The certificate lists the amount subscribed for as $10000 and the amount paid in cash, $l0,000. Off, cers are: President, H. L. Kramer: vice-president, Samuel Kramer; treasurer. Arthur E. Kramer: secre- tary, Sophie K. Cantor, all of Wa terbury. The officers are directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Stamford; Frank Summa and Leon- ardo Longo, Charles R. Summa was toastmaster.
 The arrangements committee con- sisted of MT. Santarsiero, chairman: Joseph Lavallo, secretary; Domenic Rosa, treasurer: Michael Roma niello, Angelo Longo, Valentino Gal licchio, Joseph Claps, Frank J. Summa, Vincent Martinello, An- drew Sileo, Joseph Santoro, Paul Salvatore, Leo Mecca and Angelo vito Galasso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
CLOSING SERVICES
 AT NOVENAS HERE

Concluding services were conduct cd in two churches yesterday at the completion of novenas. The services included conferring of the papal blessing.
 Rev. John Cornell and Rev. Jos eph Murphy, Redemptorists of New York, completed novenas at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
 Novena for women was completed at St. Anns church. The novena for men is being held this week, and was opened last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 BENDITTO CORBO

Benditto Corbo of Stamford, who will sail soon for his native town of Avigliano, Italy, was honored here Saturday night by group of friends at testimonial in Mecca's hall.
 Short talks were given by Leon ard Santarsiero, Domenic Rosa, Jo- Seph Santoro, president of the local Aviglianese society: Peter Rosa. of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

ly virtues of the country and blast the developments of the city.
 "That is why Hitler and the other Fascists, have to attack the most fragrant example of the city worker, the Jew. The greatest harm is not the harm to the Jew but to civiliza- fiOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
GEORGE ELLIS DIES

Newport, R. l., March 21-(UP)- George Henry Ellis, 82, retired busi- ness man and father of William c. Ellis, treasurer of the Providence Journal Company, died yesterday at his home. He. was native of PeekSkiil N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Legion To Convene
 A regular meeting of the Casper S. Davis post, American Legion, will be held Tuesday night at o'clock, at Fraternity Hall. Commander Frederick Seidel will preside and the guest speaker will be Eugene P. Armstrong of Hartford, formerly of Waterbury. department treasurer of the legion. MT. Armstrong will dis cuss "The State Aid Fund and Its administration. Refreshments will be served during social hour which will follow the business meeting, and all veterans in Waterville are in- vited to attend.
 Brownies Meet
 The Brownie division of the Girl Scout organization of Waterville met Friday afternoon in the gym
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Pictures now can be taken in absolute darkness, without even the aid of a flaShlight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21
Terry Ski ffBuried

Mrs. Charles Burrows and Mel vile Skiff attended the funeral services of their brother, Terry Davis Skiff, Saturday afternoon, in Canaan, N. Y. He died Wednesday after long illness. He is survived by two sons, Terry, Jr., and Robert Skiff, also his wife and his sister Mrs. Burrows and brother Melville Skiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-21

Miss Aletha Knibbs, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carroll B. Knibbs of South street, spent the weekend in Boston, visiting friends.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
General News

Second Grade, Miss Carlson
Anna Ronning is the first one to get
a large certificate for reading and
reporting on ten library books.
The class made old-fashioned
bouquets for Mothers day. They
learned the song, My Mother
The children can all count and
write the numbers up to 1000.
Second Grade, Miss Rieger-The
class learned health poem about
pencils and pins.
The second grade has 20 new
books for their supplementary read
ing table
The children made bouquets for
Mothers day.
Fifth Grade, Miss ZaWadke-The
officers for this week are. Presi-
dent, Myrna Peterson; vice presi-
dent, Jim Davis, secretary, Mildred
Larson; reporter, Dorothy Ledum.
In geography tire class is studying
Montana and making reports on its
industries, cities and other geo
graphic conditions.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Nordstrom pre-
sented to the junior high the track
and mental trophies won in the
track meet The junior high won
first place in the county meet in
both these events.
Mrs. Atkins is substituting for
Miss Day who is ILL.,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Libby Students, Favor
Foreign Language

Asked in a recent survey what
subject they felt should be added to
our present curriculum, almost ev-
cry student in high school asked
for a modern foreign language.
Of all the languages mentioned,
Spanish seems to be the most de
sired French was a close runner
up and many expressed the wish that
German were taught. A few stated
their preference for one of the
scandinavian languages and many
others did not state any particular
language, merely stating that they
felt Libby High should teach some
other language besides Latin.
Some of the other subjects which
pupils would like to see added to
the curriculum were: Commercial
law, manual training for girls and
home economics for boys, journal
ism, more science courses, and sex
education.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Civic Club Elects New
Officers and Members

Once each year on the first Thurs
day in May, the Civic Club members
make a trek to their cache on Rainy
creek, where they open the treasure
trove and deposit new names and
menentoes. Then they have their
annual election, feed, and a ghost
story The newly elected president
OF the club is Don Shaurette, sec
rotary, Mary Janet Pival, and vice
president, Carol Staley. The two
new members chosen from the sixth
grade to take the place of the grad
uating seniors will be Swanee Quen-
emoen and Calvin Downing. Robert
Jaqueth was chosen for member-at-
large from the junior high school
and Miriam GooselaW from the high
school.
Successful candidates for the Civic
Club plaque were Robert Fowler
and Darrell Martin. These latter
were chosen by the club as repre-
sentative citizens of the high and
junior high schools
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Editorial

Graduation time is rapidly ap-
preaching. Announcements are
sent. Plans for commencement and
baccalaureate are made. For the
seniors high school days are almost
over
And now that this time SO long
and SO anxiously awaited approach
es, they find their feelings toward
leaving their school becoming com
plicated
True, they are anxious TO finish
their period of preparation They
are eager to embark upon their life
careers. They feel they have earned
their release from hours of study,
from unwelcome discipline, from
close, crowded school rooms.
Yet, as the time comes closer. they
find little pangs of sadness tingling
through them After this year they
will no longer be a part of the
school. They hate the thought of
leaving all the customs, the places,
the high, idealistic traditions which
have all grown SO familiar as to be
almost part of them.
But were the choice theirs, not
one of those seniors would choose to
remain. No one would care to turn
time back or even to stop its flight
for even few hours, while he re-
manned where he is. In spite of
pangs of regret, they must progress.
Their high school days are past and
this fact they must accept.
There are many lessons taught
them in high school WHICH they have
missed. These, and there are many
such, can never be recaptured. But
If these departing seniors have
gained even one lesson which will
60 with them through life. guiding
them in their careers, then not one
OF them should feel that their high
school days have been wasted. None
should feel more regret at leaving
than he would at laying aside a
Well-loved but out-groWn garment.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
| Senior Sneak
Day Scoops:

Homer Garren singing Seeing
Nellie Home coming home from
the lake. Was it Nellie or Norma?
Pershing and Earl caught cheat
ling al Blackjack. Shame on you!
Mrs. Hayes working cross word
puzzles.
Mr.. Hayes just being clever.
Miss Winston being winsome.
John Harmon making himself
scarce. He wanted to be alone
Fcould it be that popular attractive
alumni girl that occupied his
thoughts so?
Norma Beasly, Helen Martin, and
Dick Richards In swimming. Norma
lis still shivering.
Charles Skranak wishing the mo-
tor boat would stop more often
he loves to paddle.
Clayton Nelson remarking Gee,
wouldn't Ardith have good time
here can just see the little angel"
Everyone freezing and having a
wonderful time.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12

T. | S. r. 46 E., P. M, for timber
of equal value to be cut from por-
ton of Section %, T. IS N. r. "a w
p M, Montana, under the act OF
March 20. 1922 AZ Stat, 465l.
The purpose of this notice is Jto
allow any person or persons, claim
ing the timber selected or having
bona fide objections to the applica-
ton, an opportunity to file their
protests with the Register of the
U. S. Land Office, at Great Falls,
Montana.
THOS. r. CORDIALLY.
ap28-ml94t. Register.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Third Grade Program

Thursday afternoon the third
grade presented a program for their
mothers, the first grades, and any
one that wished to come.
Loretta Baenan and Inez Fox
played violin solos that were very
well liked by those present. Two
short skits were then presented
THE Ten Germs" and Don't For
get Your Toothbrush The third
grade chorus then closed the pro-
gram by singing five songs accom-
panied by Alice McRell.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Praises Appearance Libby
School and Grounds

This week Nh. Whitehouse, an
architect from Spokane, visited Lib
by schools in view of the proposed
new additions. Mr.. Whitehouse
spoke very enthusiastically about
the beauty and neatness of our
lawn, landscaping, and our build
ing. II has often been said that
Libby possesses one of the most
beautiful school lawns and build
ings in the Northwest fact that
we should be proud of and one that
each of us should endeavor to keep
true.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Queens Decree Obeyed
AT Moonlight Promenade

and | want you all to dance
and be merry at the Junior Prom
Of 1888" So decreed the queen of
the Moonlight Promenade" which
was held by the junior class in the
big gym Friday night The prom,
which had for its decorative in
spiration garden in the moonlight,
started promptly at 8 o'clock with
the grand march. At ii o'clock, the
climax of the evening was reached
when Shirley Brinton was crowned
queen Of the Moonlight Promenade
by Karl Klehm, the president of the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-05-12
Junior Prom lots:

What red-headed senior girl kept
her fingers crossed and a prayer ir
her heart that she and her O. A. o
wouldn't fight at the prom?
We wonder how Johnny Ikeda
rated his date for the prom? Very
nice, John.
Have you noticed how Jenny Roll
seth has been walking on air for
the past two weeks? Now we I'M
derstand Earl, of course.
Did you hear that Bobby Switzer
and June Hunter were the cutest
couple on the floor? These fresh
men