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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Views. of The Press

kind of public transportation service which was widely used and enjoyed in the days before motor cars became so universal. Through out the central portion of Bridgeport it will be possible to hop bus at five minutes notice almost any, where an d to take it any other part of the city center for the five cent fare. This should be a great convenience for shoppers. The ex- pertinent is being instituted at the beginning of the Christmas shop ping season with the idea that it will add much to the shopping fa- cilities of the city.
 In Sack of it is something more far reaching. If the public shows by its patronage that this is the kind of service it wants, 1t may be made permanent or extended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Balanced Budget

Governor Raymond E. Baldwin is quite determined that the state budget will be balanced during his regime. He is also determined, although not quite so posi- lively so, that this will be accomplished without recourse to new or increased taxes. All of which is both good and gratifying news to the people of Connec- ticut. When an executive starts out to balance budget without jumping the taxes or finding some new source of revenue, it's time to praise. We only hope that there won't be few blocks thrown in the governors direction by the Legislature.
 Balancing the state budget is no easy task, especially so today with the state embarked, finally, on program of social welfare progress that was too long de- layed. Governor Baldwin seems to recog- nize the fact that the state is endeavor- ing to make up for lost time in certain fields of endeavor, yet he recommends caution and prudence in such advances. In short he does not want the several state departments and institutions that are now free to make needed changes to attempt to bite off everything at once. A moderate advance is his prescription.
 As to taking up slack in many depart ments we can only say that this is some thing that has long been proposed and even attempted. State reorganization is no new medicine to Connecticut But it's bitter medicine to swallow; that's why the patient keeps putting it off. One proposed bit of reorganization, involving a number of departments, such as agri- culture, domestic animals, food and dairy, milk, doesn't set well, though. Governor Baldwin will find this tick fish bit of business to handle, yet it will be forceful action in just such cases as this which will produce savings needed to balance the budget. Something must be sacrificed to make spending conform to income.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

At last recognition is coming for the late Major General Clarence R. Edwards, wartime commander of the 26th Divis- ion of the AEF, better known, of course as the Yankee Division. A statue in his memory has long been sought by war veterans throughout the state. At the last legislative session some progress was made by having commission named to select site. One has now been picked right on the Capitol grounds = and recommended to the Legislature. Funds will probably be set up during the pres ent session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Current Comment

I didn't think it was worth waking daddy up for.-Six-year-old Mary Lou McAllister, who let her fireman father sleep while she put out bed fire.
 If had known I wouldn't have eaten those pancakes.--H. F Brunn of Kansas City, whose wife forgot to tell him she missed a wire of her batter beater.
 The winter of It's discontent is coming to close. -brain truster Raymond Moley referring to Ameri- can business at the New York Con- gress of American Industry.
 
 I want her to die in my arms Louise Lewis of New York referring to her younger sister who may die if an operation is or is not per- formed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Book ADay
Picture Panorama Pleases Public
RY BRUCE CATION

If your attention has not yet been drawn to Photography and the Am erican Sciene," by Robert Taft (NMacMillan: $10),. you are hereby somewhat tardily advised that the book is well worth your inspection
 What MT. Taft has done IS to tell the part that photography mas 'ay- ed in American history, to recount the rise and development of the art from the late 1830's to about 1890, and to illustrate both theses with re- productions of old-time photographs, daguerrotypes. tintypes and the like. It adds up to an exceptionally m- teresting book from any angle.
 We are only now beinning to realize how supremely important the camera is in making historical record; yet the realization is late in coming, for the camera has been methodically recording history for upwards of three-quarters of a cen- tury. The magnificent work done by Matthew Brady and his corps of as- sistants in photographing the Civil WarAa truly amazing job, when you consider the handicaps a photog- rapher worked under in those days ought to have opened mems eyes long since. Brady, as MT. Taft suggests, is in his way as important a his- torian as 18th century America pro- duced.
 Anyway, here is the story of pho- tography as it developed in America; and here, too, are some old photos of extraordinary historic interest the frontier when it was raw and new, Indian encampments photo- graphed when the Indian problem" was still live issue, war scenes and street scenes and glimpses of farm and of industry.
 It is a bulky record that MT Taft has assembled, and one that is invaluable both to the "camers bug" and to the student of Amer. icana. t"H
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

by Mrs. Coolidge, it is IA years old. Mrs. Coolidge also picked up 8 priceless crystal chandelier in a Paris secondhand shop, which now decorates the Green Room. The guide says, T had a visitor here from the Rothschild family, and she said this chande- Her was the most valuable thing in the White House. She claimed to have one in her castle that resembled it."
 The tourists get a glimpse of the South grounds through the windows of the Blue Room. That's where the children come to roll their Easter eggs. We had 44,000 last Easter Monday, and the record was 5000 three years ago. President Hayes start ed it. He and Mrs. Hayes heard that the children were driven off the Capitol grounds because they ruined the grass. So they invit- ed them to the White House. They have been coming ever since.
 "The Blue Room is where the President receives ministers and ambassadors from foreign coun- tries. Cleveland was married here, the only President to be married in the White House. Hayes was the only President to take the oath of office in the White House. That was in the Red Room"
 "1n McKinley's time, the corri- dor was used for state dinners, instead of the dining room. And here is a portrait of Taft, the first President of the 48 states.
 One of the bolder tourists speaks up. What do you mean? Did you mean to say that?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

1. Where is the republic of Hon. duraS?
 9. What is the lowest non-com- missioned rank in the U. s. Army? 8. How many republics were rep- resented at the recent Pan-Amer- ican conference at Lima, Peru?
 {. What are homonyms?
 s. Which river of Panama sup plies the water to operate the locks of the Panama Canal?
 6. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word incomparable?
 2. Can the Panama Canal accom- modate the large steamship Queen Maryp
 6. What is the name for the ceremony of crowning the sovereign of a monarchical country?
 Q. What is a moratorium?
 10. Name the four major planets of the solar system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
"Yes. The forty-eighth state, Arizona, was not admitted into the Union until Taft's time." HOOVER MEDICINE RATJ.

Arizona, was not admitted into the Union until Taft's time." HOOVER MEDICINE BALL
 The prize disclosure of the en- tire tour is given privately to an inquisitive youth who wants to know why the lines are painted on the floor of the long cloak room on the ground floor.
 we used to have check box es in this room, four thousand of them. Then one day when it was bad weather and Preside--' Hoover couldn't play medic ball outdoors, he ordered all the boxes torn out to make a court here. So it was fixed up and marked off and everything.
 But when he tried it, it was too small He used it for ten minutes, and it was never used again."
 To take the White House tour you must have a pass from a member of Congress. President Harding thought this a useless formality, urged that it be sus- pended, but Congress thought otherwise.
 Though it is a nuisance to hand out passes or letters every day, members of Congress regard this as a cherished prerogative. They want to be able to say to con- stituents, Come to me, and can get you into the White House."
 And they do, at the rate of nearly million a year.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

The appointment of Philip c. Barney of Pennington to the State Board of Fisheries and Game will set we'll in the state. He's pretty widely known in fish and game circles and has had experience on the commission For a good many years he has devoted all his time to wild life conservation. Such person is surely the right one to head an important board like the Fisheries and Game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Selected Poem
PURCHASE

PURCHASE
 (Andrew Hewitt in the Christian
 Science Monitor) An old man selling calendars, An old woman selling flowers Stood all stopped upon the corner One January morning. The old mans book of seasons I have hung in my bedroom, And the old woman's jasmine Arranged in pitcher. Now if I turn to April And do not see beyond the window, I will forget the old couple
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Daily Almanac
$ 6:2l p. m.

Moon sets b:2I D. m.
 Sun rises 7:13 a. m; sets 4:54 p. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 This is busy time of the year despite the cold and snow. In another month it'll be too late to cut back the grape vines. All sorts of pruning goes on during the cold weather when trees, shrubs, etc., are dormant and the cutting blade won't pierce vital shoot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
New York Day by Day
BY CHARLES B. DRIsCOLL

New York, Jan 2l-Narrow and inconspicuous. wedged m between two weather-beaten store-and- buildings, the Church of St. George stands at 103 Washington street, in the midst of 6 Syrian colony. The location is 6 little
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Questions and. Answers; s;
By FREDERICK M. KERRY

ny v ANAAA% AAN~@ ~SAe @ses ~~~~-s-~~~ -
 Enclose Q three.cent stamp fOR reply when addressing any ques- tiOn of fact or information tO the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR O. Please give 8 reference in Shakespeare to each month of the year.
 A. January, "Much Ado,"I, 1, 94; February, "Much Ado" V, 4, Al; March. Julius Caesar" I, ?, IS: April, Tempest" ", l, 65; May, "All's We'll" IT, ?, 25; June Henry w." II, 4, 397; July, winters Tale" I, 2, 169; August, Tempest" w, l, 134: December, "As You Like It" W, 1, 148. September, October and November are not, mentioned.
 @. Do tuna fish have scales?
 A. Yes.
 o. Which presidents of the Q. s were members of the Unitarian church?
 A. John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Willard Fillmore and Will liam H. Taft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

distance b ack from the Hud- son river, close to Washington Market, and Q hop . skip from the roar in g presses of the New York Post. It's an inter- esting church, from m Q n y points Of view.
 The facade of the httl e ay,1Vro1H 1a aYf1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

@. With what university Is the Wharton School of Commerce con- nected?
 A. The University of Pennsyl- vania, in Philadelphia.
 @. Please give the name of the founder of the Kroger Grocery and Baking company and the year and place of establishment.
 A. The business was started by B. H. Kroger in Cincinnati, in 1882.
 o. Who invented paper?
 A. The invention is attributed to the Chinese statesman T'sai Lun, who is said to have made paper from bark, hemp, rags and old fish nets in 105 A. D. A circular entitled Paper" containing information about the history and modern proc- esses of manufacture, can be ob- tained upon request to our Service Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. C., enclosing stamped, self-addressed envelope.
 O. How much did Postmaster General James A. Farley receive for the serial rights of his book, Be hind the Ballots?"
 A. American magazine paid him SIS, ,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, The then governor
 of the State"; say, "The gov- ernor of the State at that time."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

If you want copy of our book let THE BOOK OF GAMES" send to The Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington Bureau, 1913 teenths St., Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Whats Your l. O?

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
A Thought for Today

And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is 1t if we slay our brother and conceal his bloOd?-Genesis 37:26.
 Murder itself is past all expiation the greatest crime which nature doth abhor.-Goffe.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

o. Do tuna fish have scales? A. Yes.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

six-week European tour during
which he visited many countries
: with a party of rural sociologists
and agriculturists.
Mrs. Cotterman, Mr.. Harold F.
Cotterman, jr, and Miss Martha
Ann Cotterman joined DR.. Cotter-
man at home following their re-
turn from = visit with relatives in
Southern Ohio.
Mr.. VILLA Brockenboroush
Montgomery Of Wilmington. DEL,
will arrive tomorrow for Q visit
with his brother-in- law and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Peyton Young, In
Fairfax, Va.
Mrs. Franklin G. Tingley and her
son, Mr.. Egbert r. Tingley, and
nephew, Mr.. Edward A. Fuller, jr, of
Hyattsyjlle, Nd, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. p. A. Bogue in Port Huron.
Mich.
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Weddings
Continued From Page B-3.)

flowers were used throughout the
house.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and wore gray al
paca dinner dress with short sleeves,
a sweetheart neckline, and a long
full skirt. Her only jewelry was a
gold engagement bracelet belonging
to the brides maternal grand
mother, and she carried bouquet
of orchids and lilies of the valley.
Miss Evelyn Lewis, cousin of the
bride, was maid of honor, in moss
green alpaca made similar to the
dress worn by the bride and
trimmed in brown fuching. She
carried an arm bouquet of pink
rubrum lilies tied with brown satin
ribbon.
Mr.. Jack Cummings Of Atlantic
City, N. j., was best man.
Immediately following the cere-
mony a reception was held for the
wedding guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thoms being assisted in receiving
by the mother of the bride, who
wore q black MORE dress with a
white jacket and a corsage of red
roses, and the mother Of the BRIDE
groom, wearing Wallis blue lace
with corsage Of yellow roses.
Among the guests were the BRIDE
groom's parents, from Pleasantville; !;
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Paul Of Huntington,
w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Clough and
their sons, Donald and Dickie, of
Hampstead. N. Y.
After october l Mr.. and Mrs
Thoms will be at home at 80 Shep-
herd street, Hyattsville, Md.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Residential
Continued From Page B-S)

King will return to Washington the
flrst of next week. Mrs. Hollowell
Is the daughter of Mrs. Gasque and
the late Representative Allard E.
Gasque.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Lamkin Of the
Courtland Apartments have visit
ing them their daughter, Mrs Rich
ard Moore Whitney of st. Joseph,
La.
Mr.. Roland L. Hill, formerly Of
Minneapolis, entertained at a lunch
con Tuesday in honor Of Messrs.
George Henlefinger, George Dayton,
I'd, both Of Minneapolis. and Mar
shall Field, jr., of Chicago, who are
en- route home from q South Ameri-
can cruise on Mr.. Fields yacht.
Mrs. j. V. Morris and her daugh-
ter Becky, who have been out Of
town for several months, have re-
turned to their new home at 30 Far
ragut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Lacey of
Wesley Heights have returned from
motor trip through Canada and
the New England States, and 4
visit to the New York Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Lacey is the president of the
Women's District Golf Association.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Club Plans
Program
For Year
Business Women
In Democracy
Is Theme

The timeliness Of the theme,
Business Women In 4 Democracy"
selected by the National Federation
Of Business and Professional Women
as the keynote Of its lsSe-40
club program was pointed out by
Judge Lucy Howorth. president Of
the local club, In announcing plans
for the year discussed by the Ex-
ecutive Board at = meeting at the
Admiral Club last night.
THE selection Of the theme, made
months ago, seems almost uncanny
In the foresight shown" Judge
Howorth declared. Nov more than
ever is group action. with . pro-
gressive balanced program, neces-
sary for its stahilizing influence"
To develop the national fedora
tion's theme in the Business and
Professional Women's Club Of the
District Judge Howorth has ap-
pointed Mrs. Grace Keller Cooper
as program coordination chair
man. Mrs. Cooper, who is clerk of
the Library Committee OF the House
OF Representatives, already is study
ing the program outlined by the
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Suburban
Continued From Page B-S)

Kincheloes house guest, left yes
terday to teach in one Of the Da-
mascus (Md) schools.
Miss Joyeuse Sweet and Miss
Helen Sweet, daughters of DR.. and
Mrs. Lennig Sweet of Fairfax, Va,
have returned from Denver, where
they have spent the summer with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William E. Sweet.
DR.. and Mrs. j. B. s. Norton of
Hyattsville, Md, are on a trip to
Boston, the New York Worlds Fair
and other points. Dr.. Norton re-
Gently attended a scientific meeting
In Tennessee.
Mr.. Charles Pickett, jr., Of Fair
fax, Va, and Mr.. Charles Henry
Smith, jr., of Alexandria, Va, are
expected to return Friday from New
York, where they have spent a
fortnight attending the World
Fair.
Miss Earla Marshall, Hyattsville,
Md, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James
F. Parran, jr., at Holland Point, Md.
DR.. Harold r. Cotterman, assist
ant dean of the College of Agricul-
ture of the University of Maryland
and State supervisor OF vocational
agriculture, has returned to his
home in College Park, Md, from a
Evening star., 1939-09-07

fund for many years looking toward
establishment of headquarters here,
resolution was introduced at the
Kansas City convention calling for
an investigation to change the trust
and establish headquarters In Chi
cago. Judge Howorth Is planning
= special committee to assemble al
available facts and figures to prove
that Washington is the natural and
logical place for the headquarters.
National President Invited.
The Executive Board also voted
to invite the national federation
president, DR.. Minnie r. Ma11ett, to
visit the Washington club. Miss
White, membership chairman, pre-
sented the names Of several persons
proposed for membership In the club,
which were accepted by the board.
Miss Margaret Ralston, emblem
chairman, and Miss Laura v. D.
Hanson, transportation chairman,
also reported.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Mrs. Schillinser
Luncheon Hostess
In Somerset

Mrs. j. E. Shillinger enter
tanned at luncheon yesterday In
honor of Miss Viola Sutliff, who
has been visiting in her former
home in Somerset for the last
month. Mrs. Shillinger lived In
Somerset before moving to her
present home near Highland,
Md, and her guests yesterday
were the women of Somerset
with whom she was associated
during the years she lived there.
Among the guests who drove
out to Highland for the luncheon
In addition to Miss Sutliff were
Mrs. Jesse E. Swigart, Mrs.
George E. Farrell, Mrs. A. w.
Starratt, Mrs. John B. Shepard,
Mrs. w. 3. Horne, Mrs. James B.
Carry, Mrs. KaSson Gibson and
Mrs. William D. Shoemaker.
Miss Sutliff entertained ut 4
luncheon Tuesday in honor OF
Mrs. Charles S. Moore, who re-
Gently returned to Somerset
after a months absence in Noun
tain Lake Park, Md.
Evening star., 1939-09-07

guest speaker. Miss Powell's classi-
fication In the club is under real
estate.
Miss Mary Sigman, the club presi-
dent, presided, and the speaker was
introduced by Miss Adelaide Court
ney Flanagan, program chairman
Miss Lily Everett of Asheville, N
c., was a guest.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Culture in the Arctic

To celebrate the 140th anniver-
sary Of the birth Of A. s. Pushkin,
the Russian poet, program con-
sisting of readings from his works
and the showing of a picture re-
garding his life was given on Dick
son Island In the Arctic.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Mrs. Karl Fenning
Dinner Speaker

MS. Karl Fenning was guest
speaker at = dinner meeting for
officers and committee chairmen Of
the Blue Triangle and Xenos Clubs
of the Y. w. C. A. last night. As
this was the last meeting of the
officers training course for the clubs,
Mrs. Fenning spoke on "Parlia-
mentary Law"
These clubs are In the business
and professional women's depart
ment Of the Y. w. G. A.
Evening star., 1939-09-07
national with q view to IT. local
application.
Plans Special Study,

national with q view to IT. local
application.
Plans Special Study.
The board, which was holding its
first meeting of the season In its
new clubroom at the Admiral, au-
thorised DR.. Florence Armstrong,
economist and chairman Of the
clubs Research Committee, to CO.
operate in = special study Of the
economic status of married women
to be directed by Mrs. Mary Ritter
Beard, national chairman. This
study is being conducted on recon-
mendation Of Miss Earlene White,
former president and now an hon.
orary president Of the national fed
Grafton.
The club also expects to work
toward preventing a change In plans
for eventual establishment Of ma
tional federation headquarters in
Washington. Although the fedora
ton has been building up . trust
Evening star., 1939-09-07
Miss Hill Speaks
At ZOnta Club

Members Of the Zonta Club of
Washington met for luncheon yes
terday At the Young Womens Chris
tian Association, with Miss Frances
Powell Hill, one Of its members, as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-30

MT. and Mrs. Henry L. Brodeur of Rose street who are celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary January 31st, were surprised at a party Saturday evening at the Machinist hall by large number of relatives and friends. MT. and Mrs. Brodeur who were married January 31, 1914 at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City have one son, Clarence R. Broduer. At the celebration the honored couple were presented with large bou- quet, and a purse. During the evening two telegramS were re- ceived by the couple, one from MT. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobs of Ridge wood, l.. l., Mrs. Jacobs being a sister of Mrs. Brcdeur who was unable to attend the celebration. The other telegram was received from Local 677, Truck Drivers and Helpers offering congratulations and good luck in the future.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Walter Brandt, MT. and Mrs. Charles Marcella. MT. and Mrs. Lester Brodeur, MT. and Mrs Ed ward O'Reilly, Clarence Bradeur and Margaret Luddy, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Coughlin, Dorothy and Walter Brandt, Betty and Billy Broduer, MT. and Mrs. Har- old Thompson, Edward O'Reilly, Florence Spring and Gelson Guy cite, MT. and Mrs. Francis King, Mrs. Mary King, Mrs. Carpenter. Jr.. Mrs. Rose Carpenter, MT. and Mrs. Charles Fehrs, MT. and Mrs. James Campbell, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Brennan,
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Guevin, MT. and Mrs. Harold Hanson, MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Hanson, MT. and