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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Meet Tonight

Local ex-Service men interested in obtaining employment are asked to attend a meeting of the American Legion relief and unemployment committee to be drafted tonight at 8 o'clock in the town hall. An ex- planation of the positions open will be given then.
 Warden John J. Sheridan, Legion Commander George Chiswell and James Farren attended a conference with state employment agents at Waterbury yesterday at which as- surance was given that Nauga tuck World War veterans wil lbe consid- cred for appointment on state jobs in various institutions and particu. larly those who are skilled mechan- les, the local group reported.
 Naugatuck veterans have not re- ceived recognition given veterans of other communities in this respect because they have not applied for such work, MT. Farren said. The state agents ask veterans here seek ing work to register at the employ- ment office in Waterbury by calling there or by mailing an applica lion, MT. Farren added. He said this in- cludes veterans now working on WPA jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
AND NOT TO JAIL

Salem, Ore. (UP)--An unknown thief returned to Mrs. L. R. Rich ards large part of the loot he had taken from her house. irclucing two gold pieces ard a gold watch. A note, announcing the thief's re- form declared: By the help of God I mean to go to Heaven"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24

Roll Call Held
 Magnolia Encampment I. O. O.. F. observed Its annual roll call last night in Odd Fellows hall. The fol. lowing state officers were in attend- ance: Grand Patriarch J. William Gardner. of Waterbury; Grand High Priest Warren D. Abel of Naugatuck Grand Senior Warden Charles H. Gear of Essex; Grand Junior War den Joseph Schneider of Bridgeport; Past Grand Patriarch George H. Brahmann of Bridgeport; and J. William Johnson, Brigadier- General in the Patriarchs Militant Branch. Piano and accordion music was fur nished by James c. Warner and Ce- cil Watson, several reels of moving pictures were shcwn and refresh- ments were served.
 Roll Call Ends
 The most successful roll call has ended at the U. S. Rubber Company, with employees contributions of $2,- 867.10. This is a 40 per cent increase over last years total of $2,012.32.
 Cooperation and interest in all of the production and office depart- ments helped to increase the amount contributed as well as the percent. age of those contributing.
 Most of the departments increased their contributions considerably, and in nine departments everyone joined the Red Cross. The Mechanical, Power, Fabric, Shoe Mill, Product Development, Administration, Plan- ming. Laboratory, Industrial Rela- tions, and Purchasing departments all had 100 per cent membership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
TOOTIN' TROUBLES

Dealing in joyous fashion with the troubles of a big film company try ing to make a picture with noted band leader, RKO Radios That's Right. You're Wrong" introouces on the screen the nations foremost or chastra leader Kay Kyser who is co-starred with Adolphe Menjou,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24

San Francisco (UP)-The detail- Ing of patrolmen to accompany ap- .plicants for drivers licenses has be. come a hazardous occupatinn' in California. During September, II ac- cidents occurred to highway patrol men during these tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Card Party Tomorrow

A public card party will be held by the Lithuanian Daughters so- ciety tomorrow night at Linden park and the proceeds are to be used for sick members. In charge of the af- fair are Mrs c. Elsbury Mrs. John zaleski and Mrs. M. PoSnokas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Briefs
WARDEN WANTS SOLDIERS PAY

London (UP)-Refusing on con- scientious ground to accept full wages. a paid ARP. warden has re- turned his weekly check of SIS to the county council. He stated that he could accept pay only on the basis of a common soldier at two shillings (about AS cents) a day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
HUGE SETTINGS

Some of the largest settings ever built for the screen were used in RKO Radios film version Of the Victor Hugo classic, "The Hunch- back of Notre Dame" Charles Laughton stars in this dramatic story of medieval Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Meets T0nighG

The local unit of the United Rub- Der Workers of America union will meet tonight at 7:30 in Linden park. The meeting was originally set for Sunday but it became necessary to change the date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Turkey Shoot

A large attendance is expected at the turkey shoot to be held at D. m. Sunday by the Naugatuck Fish and Game association at the club grounds in Straitsville. James Mop-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Resume Business

Banks were open again today and the post office was on regular work ing hours. Several Thanksgiving parties were held in private homes yesterday and there were a number of out-of-town visitors here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
To Receive Degrees

A group of members of the Beacon Valley Grange will receive the third and fourth degrees at the regular Grange session in Grange hall to- night at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24

tanari, chairman of the committee in charge. requests that all the club shooters turn out. A turkey will be the award for the best score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
operation at the Waterbury hospita yesterday.

yesVSkddy'
 Henry T. Moeckel, Jr., student at Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, is vacationing at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry T. Moeckel of Hillcrest avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Bernard J. Me- Sherry and daughters, Ann Marie and Marie Elizabeth of Providence, R. l., are visiting Mrs. Henry F. McCann of Dunn avenue.
 Mrs. Harry Wintsch of Moore avenue was a recent visitor in Nwe York city.
 A meeting of the Past Noble Grand club of Columbia Rebekah lodge will be held tonight at the home of Mrs. Jesse Barratt on Johnson street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
GRANGE ELECTS
 TUESDAY NIGHT
POt-Luck Supper to Pre-. Cede Rock RimmOn
 Business Meeting
BEACON FALLS
Correspondent Wm. J. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck S94S

Beacon Falls, Nov. 24-Officers of Rock Rimmon grange will be elect- ed at a meeting of the society Tues- day night. Mrs. Ralph Tucker is master of the Grange now.
 The election had been scheduled for the last meeting but 1t was post poned because 1t was felt there should be more members present. A pot-luck supper is to be served at 6:30 in Pythian hall and the business meeting will follow. Mrs. George Upright, Mrs. Frank Clark and Mrs. Blanche Sutton form the committee in charge of the supper.
 Rollcall Progresses
 Continued encouraging progress is reported here in the annual Red Cross roll call campaign. The house-to-h -house canvass is nearly completed and the response has been very generous.
 K. Of P. Meet
 Routine business was discussed last night at the meeting of Bea- con lodge, Knights of PythAas, held in Pythian hall.
 Card Party Tonight
 With all preparations completed, large attendance is expected at the public card party to be held to- night by the Children of Mary of St! Michaels church in the town hall. Awards will be made for best scores.
 The committee in charge includes Alice Donlan, Julia Mis- and Stella McCann.
 Will Plan Session
 Plans for the business meeting to be held next month will be made at social meeting of the Loyal Daughters society of the United church Monday night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ralph Upright, Highland avenue. Briefs
 Mrs. Malvina Davin of Main street is vacationing in York, Penn- sylvania and will remain in there until after Christmas.
 Edward Smith of Bethany road is on motor trip to Virginia, where he will visit friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Pageant Tonight

A large attendance is expected at the pageant, "Grandmother's Scrap book" to be presented tonight at the Salem Lutheran church hall by group of the Evangeline cir- cle of that church. The proceeds will be used for the church build ing fund. The cast includes: Mrs. Arnold Lundin, Miss Ellen Woodin, Miss Ethel Samonson, Mrs. Gustav Johnson, Mrs. Robert Anderson, Mrs. Wallace Johnson, Mrs. Henry John- son, Mrs. George Painter, Mrs. Nor- man Sears, Miss Edith Adamson, Mrs. Mrs. Arthur Pearson and Mrs. Willis Peterson. The public Is invit- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
I.O.O.F. Encampment
 Paid Visit By State
 Officers Last Night
Edward Feeey Seriously III at HOme-U. s. Rubber Employees Donate $2,S67 to Red CrOss-LOuls
 TrianO Reflected President of Local Barbers
NAUG.ATUcK
Roll CaI1 Held
Corresuondent: Wm ,. Baxter-Phone Naugatuck a9ls

Greene are visiting Joseph Moore oi North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
To Construct Rink

10 COnStruct hlnk
 Members of the U. s. Rubber hockey team will construct an ice rink at Recreation field, Saturday morning.
 Al Krampitz, newly elected cap- tain, will lead the team this year Fritz PasSeck. Secretary-treasure will supervise the turkey diner draw ing to take place in the fire house on Monday evening, November p at seven-thirty o'clock.
 The following club members will be on hand to help build the rink: Henry Krampetz, Gaston Lafontaine Leonard Passeck, Albert Krampetz, Don Kirk. Omer Benoit. Milton Dahlin, Frank Held, Max Leonhardt William Krueger, Andy Rozum, Steve Andros, George Schiller, Les ter Swanson, Rudolph Laliberti Frank Smith, Henry Coulombe Henry Swanson.
 Supervisors Sale For Blind
 One hundred U. s. Rubber Super visor's Club members and theiy friends attended a meeting in the Supervisors Club room last night.
 A sale of articles made by the Blind of Connecticut was held, and $60 was turned over to the Board of Education, who in turn will see that the individuals making the articles set the money for their wares.
 The Waterproof Packing Depart ment with Emma Weaving, Kather- inc Drozniak. Edith Urgitis, Anna Kane and Gladys Hultberg, had Charge of the meeting. Luncheon was served and a demonstration of cosmetics given.
 Officers Elected
 Officers of the Naugatuck Journey. men Barbers association were re. elected at recent meeting as fol. lows: Louis Triano, president; Rocc, Mangini, vice president; Anthon, Stein, secretary, treasurer; Anthon! Pichulo, recorded: Louis Magone guard; Nicholas Mangini, guardian Andrew Sirica and Joseph DeCarlo trustees,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24

Miss Emmaline Sandstrom of Highland avenue underwent a foot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Injured Woman Convalesces

Mrs. Joseph M. Hollibaugh of High street, injured recently in an automobile accident, Is convalescing at her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-24
Briefs

Briefs
 Edward McDonough of New York city and Miss Rosemary McDon- ough, student at the College of New Rochelle, are visiting Judge and Mrs. John F. McDonough of Millville avenue.
 Miss Blanche Thurston a stu- dent at the College of New Rochelle, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Freeman Thurston of Homestead avenue.
 Ralph Lyons, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, is va cationing at the home of his par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Ludwig Meuser of Park avenue.
 Miss Emmaline Sandstrom of Highland avenue underwent a foot
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
CHRISTMAS

Throughout the Christian world
Christmas is celebrated in commemoration
of the birth of Jesus Christ, although the
day or even the year of that event is not
definitely known. Observance of Christ
mas was first officially set for December
25 by Pope Julius, in the fourth century,
probably because certain pagan festivals
were held at that time of the year.
Even to this day many of the customs
which surround the Christmas season may
be traced to pagan origins. This may be
accounted for by the fact that early mis-
sionaries did not disturb the harmless
native customs of their converts to Chris
tianity, but gradually merged them with
Christian observances. Thus the giving of
gifts, the decorations of holly and mistle-
toe, the feasting and other features of
Christmas celebration are of very ancient
origin.
Christmas, therefore, may be said to
have a double significance-one religious,
the other social-the latter perpetuating
the customs of many peoples. 1t is the
worlds most widely observed holiday, and
it's social observance is by no means con-
fined to adherents of Christianity.
No day is so generally pervaded with
the spirit of "peace on earth, good will to-
ward men," While there has long been
tendency to commercialize the Christmas
season, it is marked by much genuine
charity and kindness and the CHEEKY
greeting Merry Christmas" is usually
sincere expression of friendliness and good
wishes.
On account of the European war the
peoples of the countries involved are sad
dened by the existing conditions and in
stead of enjoying the festival to the fullest,
their sorrows are even more poignant be-
cause of the reminder of happier days.
We Americans, particularly, have just
cause for the peace in this part of the
world and good will toward all. Our only
regret is that so many other nations can
not join in our happiness.
Let us hope and pray that soon the
world will be at peace again, and that at
the next Yuletide the singular joy will be
universal.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
EVEN IF 1T is CHRISTMAS

Don't set up the tree so that it can
topple over easily and don't place it near
heating or lighting fixtures.
Don't use lighted candles on trees.
Don't use paper, cotton or celluloid
ornaments. Incombustible trimmings may
now be purchased.
Don't allow smoking near Christmas
trees.
Don't permit paper to accumulate.
Don't be careless in the use of cleo
trical equipment or in extending wiring.
Don't give small children dangerous
toys-such as those requiring alcohol,
kerosene or gasoline.
Don't permit use of nitrocellulose film
in home motion picture machines. This is
dangerous because it is extremely inflam-
mable and, in burning, releases fumes
causing death. Use only safety film
known as acetate film
Don't neglect to keep handy some
thing with which to put out the fire that
does happen to start.
Don't keep the Christmas tree up after
December 31st 1t becomes dried out after
very few days in the house.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
is THE WORLD CRAZY?

There are any number of people who
have wondered what is the matter with
the world. Well, DR.. Edward A Strecker,
psychiatrist of the University of Penn
sylvania, thinks that the world is ''men-
tally ill'' with insanity on massive scale.
He says that where there is one patient in
the mental hospital there are thousands
outside"
Who knows but what this brother is
right? There are times when everybody
is about ready to admit that most other
people are crazy. But, upon rare occa-
sions, one is almost convinced that the
mass of human beings represents some de-
gree of intellectual attainment.
Undoubtedly, the invasion of Finland
by Russia, the japanese attack on China,
the italian subjugation of Ethiopia and
various other incidents, unopposed by the
nations that possess the strength of the
world, might lead one to the conclusion
that there is a lack of sense prevailing in
the world
Maybe so and maybe not Perhaps
the world will pull out of the rut in sur
prising demonstration of intelligent efforts
to meet threatening disaster If it does
not, we are ready to uphold the contention
of DIR. Strecker.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
Economic Highhghts

You can find dark spots in the
business picture. But, compare
lively speaking, they are few and
lar between, and are dwarfed to
insignificance by the brightness
of the picture as a whole. Since
August, production in this coun-
try mas gone ahead on almost
boom basis. The general index
has passed the 1929 level Though,
if adjustment is made for popu-
lation growth since then, we still
havo considerable way to go to
again attain that peak of pros
perIty). Much of the change for
the better has occurred in the
heavy industries, which took the
worst beating during depression
and were sloWest in starting
back. Unemployment has de-
clined at rate that has amazed
many of the experts. Corporate
profits have made a big gain.
Dividend payments are definitely
good. And few important COM
panies are operating in the red.
Cheering late, development was
the settlement of the two-month-
old Chrysler strike, which was
major headache to industry be-
cause of the fear that it might
be only the prelude to more
militant policy on the part of la
Dor generally. The union got
some concessions from Chrysler,
including minor wage increases.
But the company won its big
point-refusal to accept a COM
pletely closed shop. Some OBJ
servers find in the terms of the
settlement evidence that labor
may be pursuing a more temper
ate course. Whether or not that
proves true, there seems. little
likelihood that more major strikes
will occur soon. Interesting side
light on the Chrysler trouble is
that, according to Business
Week, it cost employees $14,O00,-
600 INK pay checks. to say nothing
of the millions lost to the cor
poration in sales.
There has been an increase in
cur exports. This has COMPOUNDED
some ecoonmists, who thought
that application of the Neutrality
Act would hit our foreign trade
hard. October foreign sales
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten Test Question? Turn TO
Page 4 for Answers

l. In which country is the
Mackenzie River?
q, What ia cryptography?
g. Name the most recently dis
covered planet.
4. Who is Commander of the
Air Force in France?
5. What class of animals live
both on land and in wa
ter?
g. What is the relationship of
children who have one
parent in common?
Z. Name the Strait between
Sicily and Italy.
8. Can japanese be naturalized
in the United States?
Q. Was South Carolina one of
the thirteen original states?
1O. Name the republic of Central
America between Nicara-
qua and Panama.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
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Today's Birthdays
ssssssessee . o o ceosss

Connie Mack Cornelius Nc
Gillicuddy). Philadelphia's veter-
an baseball manager, born at
East Brookfield. Mass, n years
ago.
James Roosevelt, son of the
President, Hollywood movie COM
pany head, born in New York
City. 80 years ago.
Alvin T. Simonds of Fitchburg,
Mass. manufacturer, born there,
63 years ago.
Prof. Earl w. Sheets of the Mis-
sippi State College, professor of
animal husbandry. born at Lost
Creek, w. va; So years ago.
DR.. c. Stuart eager, director
of the Brooklyn. N. Y, Botanic
Garden, born at Norwich, N. Y,
81 years ago.
Edwin L. Sabin of Helmet, Cal.
author, bern at Rockford, ILL.,, SO
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23

passed 1923, O0O,OO0-14 per cent
better than in the month before,
and 18 per cent better than in
October, 1888. AS is to be ex-
pected, our trade with the fight
ing countries has dWindled, but
this has been more than made up
by an increased appetite on the
part of neutrals for American
machinery, metals, chemicals,
textiles, etc. Biggest jump has
taken place in sales to Latin
America. Japan has also in
creased her buying materially,
but this is probably primarily due
to the fact that our commercial
treaty with Nippon, which this
government denounced some
months ago, expires late in
January.
AS this column forecast when
war began, the belligerent
nations are not spending money
here on anywhere near the scale
some optimists predicted-and
have cut purchases of some
luxury commodities, such as to-
bacco. very sharply. All the be-
leaguered powers are conserving
their foreign exchange to the
utmost. Our trade with Ger
many has all but disappeared.
Economists are talking now
about how long this trend will
continue. No one thinks it can
go on indefinitely at its present
rate, and the general forecast
calls for leveling off after the
first of the year. But opinion
also holds that there will be no
sharp drop-that the industrial
average for 1910, even though it
is a presidential election year,
should be materially better than
the 1889 average.
The stock market has behaved
curiously-there has been little
activity, and prices for securi-
ties have not kept pace with the
progress and profits of the cor
porations they represent. Rea-
sonable explanation seems to be
that the market fears the poten-
tial decline that may take place
early in 1910. Practically all of
the experts think that prices are
too low.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT

The Christmas stars shine bright
ly in the sky,
The worlds resplendent in its
cloak of joys.
The children's hearts go soaring
up on high,
For they are reconciled with
thoughts Of toys.
But I present mask l have as
sumed,
For pleasure does not reign
within my heart.
The gladness that / knew had
been consumed
When you and / were forced to
kiss and part.
Come back to me, my darling,
dearest one!
On, won't you be your Christmas
gift to me?
The incest thing that Santa e'er
has done
Would be to place you meath my
Christmas tree.
CHARLES G.. MENDOZA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
Constancia de la Mora, Spanish nobl'

Constancia de la Mora, Spanish noble
woman. has written a book, I'm Place OF
Splendor,' which is an autobiography.
Ernest Hemingway as was to be expected,
has praised it with the vigor of his pen.
She is at present soliciting support in the
United States for the democratic cause,
although she resented the do-nothing at
titude of this country in the fratricidal
Spanish war, now concluded, though not
happily, since contentious are raging, and
Franco is having his hands full. Sonora
Mora portrays Soviet Russia as the one
friend of Spanish democracy in the world.
But the book was written before the ALI
ance between Fascist Germany and Com
munist Russia and before Finland, genuine
ly democratic, was ravaged by the muir
derous and blood-thirsty erstwhile train
and bank robber, Stain.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
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PRINCE OF PEACE
s".,s.sse...s.ssessees
From Christmas Lyrics.
Beacon Anthology

From Christmas Lyrics.
Beacon Anthology
0 Babe of Bethlehem, from
starry sky
The angels sing thy distant
lullaby.
While shepherds watch their
flocks upon the hill:
The chant is GLORY be to God
on high
And Peace to men who bear
good will.
Lo! Cain in Europe sheds his
brothers blood.
o Savious, who vast born to
bring true peace,
Let not our country's sword be
drawn in war.
May battling nations from the
carnage cease.
o God of Peace, grant love to
erring men:
o Prince of Peace, Thy Kingdom
come! Amen.
Rev. A. Locke Maureau, S. j.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
Today's Horoscope
neutrality-suspicious.

Today's new sign comes in
with gift of versatility. In the
better educated this shows in
diplomacy, and a strong degree of
adaptability to conditions. In the
less trained, it shows in an
ability to turn the hand TO va
rious employments which may be
the means of lifting the native
to a better degree of comfort.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23

Good will, like good name, is got by
many actions, and lost by but one. One
mistake obliterates a multitude of good
actions. Obversely, a person can trans
gress innumerable times, yet one good act
puts him into the good graces of his fellow
man. Even the angels, we are told, re-
jOice over the redemption of one sinner
and have no concern about the 80 who
played the game according to Hoyle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-23
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Major LenZer and Sergeant
Lyle left here Saturday morn
ing for Wilmington, N, c., after
having completed their inspec-
ton of the National Guard. The
major and Sergeant Lytle spent
several days in the city, during
which time they met a number
Of Key Westers and had an
elegant time.