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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Legislative Notes

State Capitol, Hartford, March B. Lawrence Howard, of Hartford, has registered with the secretary of state as lobbyist for the Litchf1eld Elec- tric Light and Power Co.
 The Judiciary committee has voted for establishment of juve- nile court system in the state, but now the appropriations committee is faced with the problem of find- ing the funds necessary for setting up and operating the system. Both parties favor the legislation.
 Mayor John Murphy of New Haven and Bryan Clark, president of the New Haven chapter of the Connecti- cut Merit System association, en- gagged in heated clash during hearing yesterday afternon on a bill for a merit system in New Haven.
 The judiciary committee has voted to report unfavorably on a bill, recommended by the judicial council, for improvement in the system of selecting jurymen in each county. Under the bill, sal- aries of jury commissioners would have been raised from $10 to $2OO a year in New Haven county.
 Richard Phillips, secretary of the judicial council, appeared yesterday in support of a bill allowing the use of alternate jurors in protracted trials.
 The labor committee held it's first hearings yesterday, taking up bills limiting the hours of work for em- ployes on state highways and bridges and on state printing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Antonio Camardo, 305 Congress avenue, and Agnes L. Litro, 3O5 Congress avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
STATE SENATOR
 TO SPEAK HERE
D. J. Mccarthy Accepts IA Social Clubs Ban=
 quet Invitation

State Senator Daniel J. Mccarthy of AnSonia, a member of the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration will be one of the principal speakers at the Irish American Social Club banquet next Sunday evening at the Hotel Elton, it was announced this morning by General Chairman Ar thur J. Lunny.
 An important meeting of all com mittees working for the success of the Sabbath affair will be held this evening at 8:30 o'clock at the club rooms, 29 Field street.
 The principal clergyman speaker will be Rev. Richard J. Bowling, s. J., Dean of Education at Holy Cross College. The club has issued a spe- cial invitation to local graduates of the Worcester institution to be its guests at this fifth annual St. Pat rick's Day celebration.
 Entertainment during the recep- tion will be ably provided by Mrs. Robert Birt and her String Ensem- ble. During the banquet additional entertainment will be offered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
2DIVORCE SUITS
 ON FRIDAY LIST

Two uncontested divorce actions will be heard at short calendar session of superior court by Judge Frank P. McEvoy Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The actions are those of Celine Rooster McAllister against Capron F. McAllister and Elvira Nainis Kuchauskas against Charles Kuchauskas.
 Eight other motions will be heard on the same docket. Among them are disclosure of defense, judgment for failure to plea, order commit ting plaintiff for contempt, and al- lowance to counsel for receiver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
CHILDREN'S FARM
 APPEAL IS MADE

An appeal for funds to carry on the operation of the Children's Health Farm at Bantam Lake will be made commencing Monday, April 3, to and including Saturday, April 15, according to J. Sydney Pearson, secretary of the Waterbury Lions club.
 The announcement of the drive was made this morning from the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08

Curtailment Possible Should the Visiting Nurse Asso- citation campaign concludes before the minimum amount vital to the associations support for the year be attained, when it will mean curtailment of the program at a time when Waterbury's welfare load is at its record high. There is an abnormal amount of sickness in the city at the present time and conditions never have been so ex- treme, in terms of demand for service of the Visiting Nurse Asso- ciation.
 Appeal was especially directed to- day to organizations and to indi- viduals of means who have not given to the campaign this year. Waterbury doctors unanimously urged support of the campaign, cit ing the danger confronting the com munity should the Visiting Nurse Association services be curtailed at this time.
 Program Continues Meanwhile, the program of the Visiting Nurses continued with de- mand for service increasing daily. Hundreds of additional cases have been undertaken by the staff and the number of daily calls to iami- lies which otherwise would not get proper nursing care, reached an all-time high.
 Meeting the situation with its emergency aspect, additional serv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Visiting Nurse Drive
 Still Short Of $1O,OOO
Appeals Repeated Again Today-Nursing Program
 Continues With Nutrition Outline

Contributions to the campaign of the Visiting Nurse Association amounted to O9 today with only few days remaining of the drive to obtain the $60O0 essential to maintenance of the public health program. of the today by Mrs Roger S. Sperry president of the Visiting Nurse Association, who predicted that faiu to reach the goal sought will incur dangerous condition in the public health of the community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Full Weather Report

Boston, March (UP)-weath- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Fair and not quite so cold tonight. Thursday partly cloudy with slowly rising temperature followed by snow or rain beginning Thufsday after noon OF night.
 RHODE ISLAND and MASSACHu- SETTS-Fair and not quite so cold tonight. Thursday cloudy with slow ly rising temperature, followed by snow or rain beginning Thursday afternoon or night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08

Supt. of Police William J. Roach will speak over radio station WATR tonight at 7:3O as the guest of Edward J. Ryan, well known political commentator.
 MT. Roach will speak on the work of the Waterbury police de- partment and the problems which. confront the department. He will also tell of outstanding instances where there have been spectacular hit and run automobile cases in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08

ice to meet the challenge of eco- homie conditions prevalent in Wa terbury is planned. Miss Mar garet Kennedy, nutritionist of the Visiting Nurse Association, will start a series of nutrition classes Friday at 2 o'clock at the Visiting Nurse Association, 37 Central ave- nue.
 Many Subjects
 The classes will deal with sub jects as follows: Food for the family, menu planning, stretching the food dollar, preparation of mex pensive foods, and budgeting.
 They are open to every one in- terested.
 Contributions to the campaign may be sent, or brought, to the Visiting Nurse Association, 37 Gen. tral avenue, or to The Waterbury Democrat. Recent contributions
 Hx11
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Vandals Mar Mike" Bolton Memorial
FIREMEN REPORT
 ON NEW SCHEDULE

Beginning yesterday f1remen are reporting for duty a half-hour earlier in the evening, when working the night shift.
 Under a new rule issued yester- day by Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh, roll call is nov held at 5:30 o'clock instead of 6 o'clock.
 Morning roll call is held at the regular hour, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
HAIL. PICTURE

Although Paramount's Grand Jury Secrets" will not be released for several months it already has received worldwide publicity. Am ateur radio operators - the film features the "hams" - are talking about it nightly through the ether.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-08
Bubblers Are Torn From Hamilton Park
 Drinking Fountain
Officials Incensed at Destruction Memorial Dedicated With Democrat Cooperation in '35

Four bubblers from the drinking fountain erected in memory of Patrolman Michael Bolton at Hamilton Park in 1885 knocked off and stolen Monday night Super intendent of Parks James Curtin reported today to police The vandas apparently had used large stones to break off the fountain mouthpeces with design to sell them for junk, possibly obtaining much 10 15 cents for the fOur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
LAWS REGULATE
 SALE OF DRINKS
Restaurants and Taverns Must Observe Regula. tions, Christmas, New
 Years Eve

Looking beyond the Christmas holiday Monday, when closed all day" Is the rule, local liquor estab- lishmentS are preparing for 0 gala celebration New Years Eve. Drinks can be served in restaurants, hotels and clubs until 3 a. m. Jan. 1.
 Sales are strictly forbidden Christi mas Day. Taverns must remain closed all day; restaurants can be open but cannot sell liquor; pack age stores and drug stores are for- bldden to sell liquor. Any expecta- ton Of Christmas Eve celebrations are ruled out by the law requiring taverns to Do closed all day tomor- row, and allowing restaurants to serve drinks only between the hours Of noon and Q D. m,
 The laws will create strange situation Q week from tomorrow, New Years Eve Taverns must be shut up tight, 1t being Q Sunday. Restaurants can open ct noon, but until midnight no drinks can be had ct the bar.
 New Years Day is not e holiday aS far as the liquor laws are con- cerned, and ali permittees can do business during regular hours.
 Restaurants and night clubs re- port many early reservations for New Years Eve, and indications are that the celebration will be one of the most joyous in the city'S history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
THOMAS RITUCCI
 GUEST OF TROOP

Thirty.flve members of Troop 20, Boy Scouts of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, song 0 variety of Christmas songs at their weekly meeting last evening In the parish hall.
 A Christmas tree with plenty 'of colored lights was the center of at- traction. William Pace offered Q solo in Latin o Come All Ye Faithful Refreshments were served at the end Of the meeting,
 Thomas Ritucei, Q former member of the troop who Is now studying at st. Thomas's Seminary in Bloom field. told the scouts how Christmas is being celebrated in other lands and when, where and how Santa Claus originated.
 Next Friday evening the scouts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
succEss BOMBING CAPTURE

the Mannerhelm Line. it may be fianked by Russian troop-landings on the Gulf of Finland coast which is less icehound than the Gulf of Bothnia.
 But whether the Russians land or not, or break through or not. thay can last longer than tho Films in a kiillng-match espe- ciaily if the Films run out of weapons. Instead Of using then money to buy great stocks of arms, they have used 1t to pay their deEks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

tricky General Weather to change his mind-which he may do any time. Thus far mostly he has kept the planes grounded with fog and snow, either falling or melting, Once he turns on the usual freeg- Ing temperatures, the bombing of Tornea becomes even more import- ant than the bombing of Helsinki.
 For as Tornea goes, so ulti- mately, goes the industrial and commercial heart of the Finland to the south. For the Finns have neither reserve supplies of weapons, nor means to forge new ones, sum- cient for Q long defense against the Russian masses of men, tanks and airplanes.
 RED INVASION
 IS NO BLITZKREIG
 So the Films must fight and fight, to save Tornea, counter-at- taeking the Russians enclrcllng columns, spread out over roads few and rough, supplied partly by sledge through country rugged with fen, lake and forest--a shining mark for the thrusts of the guerilla Films.
 Should they fail to save Tornea, they may still withdraw within their stronghold, defended by yet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

Thus far General Weather has blown warm enough not to freeze the Gulf Of Bothnia, across which come ships from Sweden. But two weeks probably will see navi- gation through this gulf possible only at few points, and only by icebreakers.
 Already Finland's Arctic port, Petsamo, has been captured, so foreign help must soon come largely by the few roads and the single-track railroad from Sweden via Tornea. There, since track gauges differ, goods must be un- loaded again. But, working day and night, the Films are clearing 70 trains every 24 hours.
 A vital spot, this Tornea and for another reason once the Films lose 1t, they lose touch with Sweden and the rest of the world not by rail alone but by road also. With road railway and water transportation gone, they would be cut off from the world save by air. plane,
 VITAL TO FINNS'
 INDUSTRY
 Tornea today is menaced not only with capture by Red infantry houn. dering nearer in snow, but with des- truction by Red bombers waiting for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
A CHRISTMAS WISH
 BY CLARENCE HAWKES.

Bright beams the Yule Log on the glowing hearth,
 Like sparks my thoughts go trailing through the night To thee my friend, across the frozen earth
 To wish thy skies are fair, thy burdens light. May love and joy and peace be thine today
 Without one small regret to make thee sad May Heavens blessing shine upon thy way,
 And friends draw near to make thy Christmas glad' But richer far than any gifts we give,
 Is Christ's dear love, which teaches men to live To bring their gifts of frankincense and gold
 Unto the Christ, as wise men did of old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
Tedsys Answers co
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Questions on Comic Page

1, False. The Confederaoy conn prised i5 states
 3. True. South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union,
 8. True, Alexander II, Stephens was vice-president of the Confed- eracy,
 (, False. Pennsylvania was not Q mt lssr of the Confederacy; Delaware was.
 3. True. All of the states were not again represented in both houses of Congress until 1872.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

Listen Tuning in on Christmas Eve and Day will be ioy for as the old song goes, Christmas brings joy to every heart" All sorts of programs will come your way and 1t Is likely that no ones favorite hymn or carol will be skipped You will hear chimes and bells and organs and orchesras, and the musical tinke of the music box. In fact, 1t will be Christmas At mid night on Christmas Eve mass will be broadcast rom st. Patrlcks Cathedral in New York City and through
 special hookup the local station WATR will have this program which will at 12 midnight, the 24th Archbishop Speman 1t IS expected, will celebrate the mass and Petro Yon will preside at the organ. The equpping of St. Patricks with radio connections very recent so this will be the first solemn event ever to be broadcast from the Cathedral From Ireland, or Fire as they call 1t there, Christmas Day Ramon De Valera will broadcast speech extending Christmas greetings to this country over the Columbia Christmas from 335 to 3:45 in the afternoon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
ST. THOMAS CHOIRS
 TO SING NEW MASS

A new mass, written by Mrs, Marie B. Levere of 70 sprague street, Hartford, will be sung by . choir of mixed voices for tho first time Christmas morning at the il o'clock mass at St. Thomas church on Crown street The choirs will be under the direction Of Professor George Perrault, organist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

the Great Unknown, The Germans had everything fighting for them even the Polish high command and General Weather. It would take the Germans, too, longer to capture frigid Tornea or break the lake and marsh studded Mannerheini line.
 Even should that line be broken, the Finns have between 1t and Hell sinki and their central stronghold yet another line, shorter, naturally easier to defend, 0 veritable last ditch. Its main danger Is that, like
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
1. /h Tall Ill Tower |NK Topics 4Cc9c9e5 EAinAS7 aY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.
MERRY cHRls1MAsl
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Merry Christmas, everyonel Every single father and son. Hope you'll all enjoy your trees, That your gifts manage to please, That little Elsie won't be disappointed Because her doll alas, is not Iointed, That the day Is pleasant, not murky, That you all enjoy your turkey, That the best dishes you do not drop, That the imported Champagne will pop That you don't get six kimonaS, Three pairs of bedroom slppers--alWays Jonahs Merry Christmas, everyonel Play 1t cagey, don't 90 on bun. To all the children, nanny and pappy, May your Christmas be very happy "''" wv" FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

broken through the Mannerheiln Line, but neither It's attack nor Flnland's fierce defense can he compared to Germans lightning conquest of Poland, The showing thus far leaves the Red Army still
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
COMIC MYSTERY

Laughs as well as chillS are pro. vided by Bob Hope, screen comedian in Paramount's "The Cat and the Canary" in which the appears with Paulette Goddard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following Christmas poem was written for the United Press by Clarence Hawkes. the blind poet of Hadley, Mass who has been sghtess for 56 of his 69 years.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

will hold Q grabbing as the feature of their meeting, James Fazzino Is the troops scribe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

more lakes, aided by interior lines of communication in shuttling troops and supplies back and forth to oppose the major Russian effort,
 Hampered by fog and melting snow, the Red Army has not yet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
BY THOMAS M. JOHNSON NEA Service Stan Correspondent

Washington 23-Fends Finland in this country and abroad helping hand to the Films too Particularly they can't sending Finland aircraft anank
 little people be of from out- enemy the Red and by their hitherto friend VVaathe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

In case you are interested there will be wreath in every window of the White House at Washington, D. C., that Is every window the first and second floors. Two wreaths have been hung in the lobby between the columns, and spray of mistleto is hung from the chandelier. The big Christmas tree will stand In the East Room, Is trimmed with imitation and white lights. In the East Hall on the second foor the family Christmas tree has been placed The family dinner will be at midday, Christmas, the president serving the turkey. During the holiday weekend the President and Mrs. Roosevelt will have thirteen house guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

Evamae H. Hopkins of this city and Franklin S. Hip Sher of Terryvle united in atrmony at the Pros pect Street home of Rev Dr. John C. Walker Wednesday, Christmas cards to the Tower are treasured from Fireman Joe Maloney, his sister, Enore MT. and Mrs. Leo Conway, Johnny Thompson, Bernadne Caulhed, Francis Cy ODonnel, Edmund Goulding of Hollywood, California Heime Rabinivch Of Naugatuck, Pete Dunne Thomas Lannin of New York city, Mr. and Mrs. Freely Hall, Dorothy Arnes Carter of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Chester May Rev. Dr. John c. Walker Georgiana Stevens and Jack Egan of Chicago public relations for orchestra leader Tommy Dorsey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

On the main stem, . Meeting exotic Joan Deschino and expressing my sincere thanks for the lovely card around proud as peacock since passing another year With an extra candle on the birthday cake. . Sam Catani eyecasting at the new toys In the window for his little son, Charley who Is rapidly getting pack on the road to recovery from an ear operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

Spinning the wheel. {. Cheerful Jimmie Scascia proved to be more than Santa Claus yesterday when he presented to Rose Vendet his aIlurng galfriend sparkling square-cut sparkler from the fields of Bel gium. sincere vote of thanks to Chris Luddy for If Santa dropped whole new football outfit at the mangon of Paul Devln0 to coach future Wllby wildcats on the victory. Miss Angie TOrra, deovely stenOg, tails on hand ready for the Sigma Iota Chi sorority dance at the Wonder Bar, February End. tAsdc to Angie: They've been taken of by my valet Oscar, so rest assured of by prescncel If my sources are concern, is sporting new wrist time teller
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Newell Fnenen
To Have Jubilee
Prizes To Be. Awarded For
Best Equipped Truck

Sixty tri-state fire companies which
will march in the Newell firemen's pa
rade July % will have chance to win
eighty dollars in prizes, it was an
nounced today by the Newell Fire
mems Jubilee committee.
The parade which begins at Z p. m.
July %, will be the feature of the
Jubilee which will start July II. The
prizes will be awarded at the ball field.
A $1,000 prize will be offered for
each of the following: best equipped
truck; best emergency truck; best
squad car; best senior drum and bugle
corps; best junior drum and bugle
corps; best uniformed men in line;
company coming the greatest distance
with apparatus and the best band.
The Jubilee is in charge of the fol-
lowing potters, who state the affair
will be in full accord with the "Buy
American" drive: Curtis Frampton
Clyde Foltz, Emmett Bailey, Fletcher
Williams and Harold Bailey.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
RISES
IN PENNSYLVANIA

Harrisburg, Pa. (AFLWNS).-The
Bureau of Research and Information
of the Department of Labor and In
dustry announced that the largest
gains of the year in employment and
pay rolls in Pennsylvania industries
were reported by 6,92O industrial firms
during May.
"Employment," the bureau said,
"was up 6 per cent; pay rolls, 2.S per
cent; and working time, 81 per cent.
These gains were effected in spite of
slackened activity in manufacturing,
and were largely the result of i'm
provement in construction, retail trade,
public utilities, service industries, and
particularly the resumption of activity
in bituminous coal mines.
"Although each months pay roll
level for 1889 has continued to show
gains over the corresponding month
of last year, May marked the first
month since November, 1897, in which
employment showed year-to-year
Improvement"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Fine Convention
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lem of unfair products of a foreign
shoe manufacturer, known as the Bata
Shoe Company of Czechoslovakia, that
is now building a plant in the United
States which they intend to operate
in the same manner as factories in
Zlin which will add to their already
large chain of shoe retail stores in the
United States. The concern is noted
for it's exploitation of workers through
depriving them of the opportunity to
secure fair wages, hours and working
conditions.
Considerable attention was given to
the "Union Stamp" by the delegates
to the convention. This Union Label
of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union
may be impressed upon the sole, in
sole or lining of boots, shoes or Slip
pers that are made wholly by members
of the Boot and Shoe Workers. Union.
The Union offers sum of $4,000 in
cash to anyone furnishing evidence
sufficient to prove the fraudulent issue
or use of it's Label. A Shoe Repair
Shop Card is also issued by the or
ganization.