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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-22
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-22
METHODIST

METHODIST There will be public worship at Il a. m. tomorrow. Mrs. William Nesbit, wife of the pastor, will de- liver a sermon on "Christianity,s Garden"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-22

Kay OBrien, Crosby grad, is planning to study bacteroIogy at the University of Connecticut when school bells chime in September. Mr. and Mrs. Al Marcucco enjoying tour of the New England States Elizabeth Rudolph year older yester- day. Ann Baka is receiving her mail at Bayview temporarily. Helen SebatOwich and Nellie Urchak are Silver Beach.ing this week Ray Fitzpatr1ck closes his desk this noontime for his annual two weeks of nothing -tO.do He and the Missus will celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary Saturday, July 29 Mrs Fitzpatrick is the former Elizabeth Sheehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-22

Frank DeVorken, window trimmer extraordinary, is enjoying his annual vacation. The exhibits at the Worlds Fair are occupying his time. State Senator Thomas F. Stammers of Torrngton is undergoing treat rent at the United States Veterans Hospital in Newing ton Rev James F. McGrath of Edson Avenue, curate at St. Donatos Church in New Haven, will assist the pastor Rev. Edwin J. Gaffney in the blessing of auto-
 mobiles in fire mt of the Blachley Avenue church tomorrow The ceremony is being held in honor of the Feast of St. Christopher, patron saint of travellers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

things in this broad domain Of ours but did you know that among them is an educational radio broadcast?
 And Secretary of Commerce Hop- kins-if New Englands cod-fish run' fall off. he is the official on whom the ultimate worry comes to rest A GENERAL
 JUMBLE-UP
 These things (and many others like them) are SO bescause of the way in which seemingly unrelated bu' reaus cluster about the different goy' ernment departments.
 MT. Morgenthau's responsibility In regard to the dining-car drink ing water. for instance, arises bee cause the Public Health Service Is under the treasury department. That happened, originally, because In the early days of the republic an imp0st was laid on incoming ships to provide funds for hospitals for seamen. Since government dc- partments were few. 1t was handy to let the treasury department, which collected the customs, run the seamen's hospitals as well. Out of that grew the Public Health Service.
 Ickes gets his radio broadcast re sponsibility because the Fedora Ofiice of Education comes under tn interior department, And the Bu reau of Fisheries, of course, belong to commerce.
 MORGENTHAU
 Most of these bureaus pretty mucl run themselves, regardless of wh' bosses the department. You'd be sur priscd. though, at the extent t' which some of the cabinet member do interest themselves in those out of -thc-way jobs of theirs.
 Secretary Morgenthau is one yho takes a keen interest in them. One night he was working late at the treasury; got this desk clear, and suddenly reminded himself that the, great Bureau of Engraving Is under his charge. He immediately went over to the place, unan- nounced, and made tour of in- spection. He really inspected, too; saw that certain of the hre.pre- vcntion safeguards weren't ade- quate, and had them fixed.
 Another Of his stunts is to drop ii quietly at some coast guard station when he happens to be in a scacoas town. tCoaSt guard, you know. under the treasury department He'll chat with the men on duty an, ask them for any suggestions, com plaints or remarks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
CITY TO PURCHASE
 BOILER STOKER

Members of a committee from the board of public works conferred yesterday with City Purchasing Agent Charles c. Foster on the pur- chase of stoker for city hall boil CTS.
 Approved by the committee. Chairman James 4. Phelan. Com- missioners Robert Mccormack and Albert Loeffler: and the full board. the matter of the stokers has been under consideration for some time.
 The public works board commit tee approved a type of stoker man. ufactured in Indiana which. out of a number. appeared to be the best money saver in the matter of pro- viding economy of fuel consump- ton. Savings have been estimated up to s3!O00 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Iight and dark,

Light and dark New England mas a decided preference for dark colors in automobiles according to figures gathered by Automobile Facts, publication of the Automobile Manufacturers Assoca- tion But that's custom that three out o ten motor ists in the U. s, follow too. California, Arizona, and Florida motorists go in for the greys, blues and tans. Thirty per cent of all motorists prefer black cars. Blues and greys rank next rory cars . , , The percentage of blue and gray cars in the nation is twenty-five and twenty respectively Next Is green at about fourteen per cent followed by brown and maroon at per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Scottish Village is going on Q real- istic bent - even to importing . million bottles of Scotch beer. Tho bucolie touch will be the S,2o0-pound horse from Iowa, The other "whopper" will Do se-foot snake, while to the other extreme go the midget village and Jule Charbeau's minute machinery.
 Assuminb you are in San Fran cisco or oakland, 1t will cost you Q dime to go to tho Exposition by ferry. Or If you would 60 by auto, 30 cents vii carry you and four other persons on the Day Bridge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Good Evening.
Rla SHOPPING
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

She loves to frequent the swanky shops Spends hours going about and then' When she's lined up all there Is to sec Does her buying In the Ave and ten She likes to get q lne on high priced goods Visits tho antique shops for brio prac, ShcS acquainted with all the scales ot prices Can quote them forward and back, She knows the name ot china patterns, For old glass She has yen, Hut when she actually starts to buy, It's at the Ave and ten she,S one of those busy searching souls, Who always says "l'm just looking window shopper too you can bet,
 When she ought to be home at her cooking She loves to frequent the upper bracket shops She does big shopping now and then, But at that best of all shopping places The old reliable five and ten
 FEM EM..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

exhibiting in the palaces or their own buildings. The petroleum group, the Treasure Mountain" of western mining interests and the wild life displays of oregon and New Zealand are notable among institutional displays.
 The fun area Is the dayway. Eddie Cantor will have Q night club there. Mae West is to have e Palace of Education. Jake Shu- bert of Broadway fame will have a club, and there will be French Folies Bergere. An open air spec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

to and from the Exposition. The admission is 50 cents --and there- after, the costs are your tastes Tor amusements. your fancies for art goods, your fondness for souvenirs.
 san Franeisco has been called 2 gourmet's paradise. It Is one oI the few cities In the world where you can dine on sharks in soup and Picking duck, escargot ana crepes suzette, sukiyaki or tem- pura, minestrone and veal scalo-. pini, tamales and eggs rancho, borsch and shashlik and friea' chicken and candied yams. z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Olsen and Johnson in their uproarous Vaudeville offering "Hellzapoppin'" ". Wonder if Mrs. Jones or Oscar Will be found before the seasons Hum ming along with Johnny Messners tunesmiths in the beautiful Marine Grill of the Hotel McAlpn. Thrill of the New York Amerks the Detroit Red Wings. Marveng at the ease with which Madison Square Gar den worken cleared the floor of ice and prepared for the dog show, The skating rink at Rockefeller Center is great spot for youthful ice-fanciers Lincons Birthday brought out open busses along Fifth Avenue while driving along the West Side express highway requires iron nerve and sure hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

thau, for Instance, Along with keep ing Uncle Sam's accounts, borrow ing money for him and printing his currency, MT. Mor- ganthau Is re- sponsible for see- Ing to 1t that the water you drink when you're rid- ing on a railroad dining car is free from germs.
 Fiery, outspokerl Interior Secretary Ickes is responsi- hlA far m a n q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Once upon time . You observed Lincoln's Birth day by recng his Gettysburg Address You bought cardboard hatchets filled with red hard candy-pas for Washngtons Birthday Your pockets were loaded with comic valentines for February A. which you slipped surreptitiousy into schoolmates desks in school. The first marbles of the season made their appearance at the end of February and the best shooters in the game always donned glove with fingers removed to protect their knuckles from the wet ground Spking tons was popular pastime when snow and ice had left a batch of sidewalk bare New never-slips had to be affixed to the horses shoes to combat the slippery hs . . Ruraites reported mud and snow many inches deep when they tramped into town on Saturday mornings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT,

Daily quizzes have me gaga,
 Like what liquor is made from corn? How many gallons in a hogshead?
 When and where was Shakespeare born? It's tough on the brain all the time
 To answer questions right of the bat: And ! feel the urge of the comeback
 What do you knov about thati
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
. BRUCE CATION
 IN WASHING GT0N
The Little Goes With The Big
 In The Life Of A Cabinet Member
By BRUCE CATION Democrat Washington
 CnrreHpOndentl

Washington, Feb. l5-You'd never guess what queer little jobs some of these renowned cabinet ministers have.
 Secretary of the Treasury Morgen-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

tacle, Cavalcade of the Golden West, will portray Clusters Last 'V"'i"' . a.,., ALL FOR ..,..,,.. , 50 CENTS
 Sally Rand will be there -- this time with a Nude Ranch" where her lassies will wear som- breros and boots. A diving bell will lower patrons 70 feet in shark and octopus-infested sea water - and c rocket ship will simulate c Journey through the heavens. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Around the benches.

Around the benches Westminster Kennel Clubs annual show has come and gone. Three thousand and seventy dogs of all sizes coors and breeds benched and judged in the three days the show was held at Madison Square Garden. The Irish wofhounds probably the biggest dogs exhibited of them ranging in height almost as tall man. Whether or Pyrenees is doubtful The latter always an attraction on account of their size snowwhite color and aiablity remain magnet although we'll outnumbered by other breeds Doberman pinScherS and boxers in great numbers this year, with fine specimens of both breeds seen in action and rest in their kennels in the basement of the Garden. real wolf was among the attractions of the 1889 show allowed to be brought in by special permission of the American Kennel Club which demands papers of all entries for this show above all others. The animal appeared in special exhibition of sled pulling wing with Alaskan 'huskies"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
STEWART GETS FURNITURE

James Stewart is having furniture moved into his new home in Brent wood. He has chosen six combina- tions subject to change until he de- cides which best suits the style of the home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Rev Thomas F. Lynch, pastor of St. Johns Church in Montyille, former Waterburian, delivered most inspiring address at the national defense program of the Montville American Legion last evening. . Mae on Washington Hill what great band this fellow Artie Shaw has, They heard him last Sunday in New York. Dr. Rogers Nelson has ridden the goat and now is . full fIedged member of the Kiwanis Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
STOVE PERFECT DRIVER

Lewis Stone has driven his own automobile since 1905. has never in all that time caused an accident. been given a traffic tag. or even a warning by a traffic officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

Genial John Sponzo, chief guard of conspiracy exhibits for Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alc0rn, was relieved of his duties for 0neday fur0ugh Sum- day for beated celebration of his 28th wedding anni versary. The anniversary Saturday. John hasn't spent much time home during the past year, due to the conspiracy case,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
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Problems on Comic Page

Each paid 10 cents There were only three individuals: a grand father. father and son. yet there were two fathers and two sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
Here and there

Here and there. Leonard Montuori head usher at the Lido Theater Is flashing even more happy smile than usual right now. He just acquired
 nice new pair of skates and will demonstrate whats what with the steel blades shortly Dewey Gauther, popular local salesman visitor in New York over the weekend holiday. Mae Allen and Bob Tehan, popular phone company employees will have their pre- ienten nuptals next week. Bob's in Hartford now after many years with tine local branch Bill Driscol Is working hard for the of Elm City Kennel Club annual show which is scheduled for Saturday at the New Haven Arena. Mrs. Drsc0lls cocker spaniel, Biscuit HI, will be among the well-known dogs showing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15
PASTEL COLORH.

Color is washed, rather than sprayed, into the scheme. Nearly 20 colors are used, all in pastel. New materials applied in the stucco make the walls gIisten. Effect of this treament and the coIors are heightened at night by a complete new departure in indirect iliumi- nation.
 Typical structures of various na- tions will house exhibits in special settings. Hawaii, East Indies, China, Japan and the Philippines will be massed fin the Pacific Basin area. Japan will present native girls wearing silk. Caiifor- mia has several buildings. Other states and British Columbia will use the Hall of Western States. Missouri, Illinois and Texas have their own buildings.
 Statues, niuYals, bas-rcliefs, me- dailions - they are here in pro- fusion. Ralph Stackpole's Pacific" is 30 feet high. Cadorna's Eve ming Star" is another noteworthy sculpture.
 Nearly 300 industrial firms are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

ONE LOT OF NOTIONS - Dozens of items to choose from ... everything In the lot made
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

CLOSE OUT-BOYS' CORDU- ROY JACKETS-Wood lined in brown and grey-not every size. co no
 From $4.98 ...... 0OeOO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

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 2 for 29c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-15

MEMS BACON" WHITE FEET HOSIERY-A famous brand for long wear. Hn
 Pair .. ............. 16N
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29
LANGU AGE LESSONS
FROM STATE PATROL.

Editor. The Times. A large.
gray, late model coupe followed
the slow moving traffic which
was being held up by the air
circus at Mueller-Hsrkins air.
port. Suddenly the gray car
stopped without an arm signal
OF any sort. Without warning,
the driver following it immedi-
ately applied his brakes, but to
no avail; his car had climbed up
and smashed the rear compart-
ment of the late model coupe.
The driver of the gray coupe
was an indignant woman. The
model A which had bumped into
her was driven by young man
about is or 10 years old. Then
came the old argument on whose
fault it was. The young man
was calm and soft-spoken. but
the woman was ill-tempered and
nasty, and stoutly claimed he
was entirely TO blame. The boy
replied that the accident
wouldn't have happened II she
had only given him some sort
of signal before coming To such
an abrupt stop.
A state patrol officer drove
up, looking at the new car. which
Was driven by a well-dressed
woman, and then noting the
roadster which was driven by the
young man. He Immediately
came TO the conclusion that the
boy was entirely TO blame. l
never heard such a rude speak
ing person as the officer was.
The young man knew that the
only thing he could do was TO
say yes sir" and no sir" II
he were TO try to explain TO the
officer il would only mean more
trouble. When the officer spoke
TO the woman ne was very nice
when asking her, politely, her
name. address. etc
II seemed strange To me. as
spectator that one officer
should think himself so supe-
rior TO this young man. Did he
consider the young mans feel
ings. Not at all, No matter
who Was to blame. il was the
young mans fault.
II is interesting TO note the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29
PULSE OF THE
PUBLIC
LIKES THEME OF
ANTI-NAR SONG

Editor. The Times: l was de-
lighted as / listened to little
song over the radio entitled
There Amt Gonna Be No War
Over Here"
II was a grand step in the
right direction. May the author
enlarge on the theme and give
the public this right attitude in
thinking. 1t win go far toward
otfsetting the war psychology
that is gripping our country to-
day, for 1t must be realized that
as we think. so we build.
Let US put every ounce of our
energy and ability into the effort
to make war an impossibility
and then let US shout from the
housetops and In heart. sincerity
and determination: There amt
Gonna BE No War Over Here"
EMMA f. GATES.
Olalla.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29
l. ~ l l l cal and Political America
Reg Z. s Pat OF.

His most recent disappoint-
ment has been the presidents
foreign policy. but for months,
Johnson has suffered some I'M
easiness over the trend which the
New Deal has taken. Always
suspicious of centralized suthori-
ty he suspects that Roosevelt
wants and enjoys power too
much. johnson has been out
ragged by the dictstorial manner
with which the higherups and the
lowerdowns conduct the business
of government.
Characteristically, the sena-
tors anger is directed at him.
self as we'll as against the presi-
dent. A constitutional rebel, he
is sore at himself for having
been fooled in the first place
for having been taken into camp
by the relative Of the only man
he ever heroized - Theodore
Roosevelt. Somehow the Califor-
MAN feels that he has betrayed
himself-and Teddy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29
Something to Celebrate

Next will be the 500th anniversary of printing.
The American Institute of Graphic Arts is preparing to
celebrate this event. of the in the
history of 1t also approximately 400 years since the
introduction of printing the New Yord and about 800
since the printing of the first book in what is now the
United States.
Libraries schools. newspaper book. and periodical
publishers all planning to join in observing the ami
versary.
That is proper for it printing from movable type
that first brought learning within reach of the
Perhaps this will day be regarded his greatest
victory. II is he will do well not to throw away lightly
by cutvatng the exclusively that the foges the
permanence, the clarity the beauty of the printed word
1t is gift whose precious CLINT has become slightly
furnished by familiarity. If the institute do anything to
refurbish il in minds it will have served us all.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29

Astrologers read this as for
tunate day in planetary direo-
ton. Strongly benefic aspects
rule for happiness and success.
II is a lucky date for short
journeys.
When first awakening there
may be a sense of depression,
for the mind is likely to be sensi-
tive 10 world vibrations. dis
tracing and discouraging, but
later there should be exhilara-
ton and confidence that en-
courages activity.
The stars smile on ocean
travellers, many of whom will
return from eventful European
trips. There is a sign causing
intense appreciation of the
United States as a place of resi-
dence.
Under this CONFORMATION there
will be clear thinking and keen
mental vision. Support for the
foreign policies Of the admins
tration in Washington is indi-
Gated from statesmen formerly
antsgonistie.
Good luck should attend motor
car journeys Mulutudes will
visit the great expositions next
week when IL is probable there
will be an International incident
Of startling potentialities.
Young folk may be more fool
ish than usual where hssiy love
affairs are involved. Many Sc
cret weddings are forecast.
Nsgaries IN weather are indi-
Gated, with high winds. excessive
heat and even earthquakes.
Trade with Canada Will i'm
prove remarkably as barriers are
removed and demands for prod
ucts of field and factory in
crease Many tourists will visit
northern cities.
Persons whose birtndste II rs
have the sugury Of a year OF
extra good fortune, Abundance
Of love and friendship, as well
as money, may be expected.
Children born on this day may
be sturdy Of body and strong Of
mind These subjects Of Leo
are usually reliable in character
and very independent
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29
BRIGHT MOMENTS
IN GREAT LIVES

Baron William Alvanley, the
English nobleman. had let his
money affairs get into a sorry
state. His friend, Charles Gre
vile, who was an excellent BUSH
ness man. volunteered to make
an arrangement with his credit
ors and eliminate much OF AL
vanleys Embarrassment. Gre
vile congratulated him on the
balance sheet being better than
he had expected. The next day
they met "Oh, by the way"
said Alvanley. "apropos of those
accounts, had quite forgotten a
little matter of $4,000 pounds
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29
Cold Comfort

So the untedstates going to be nextdoor neghbo to
Germany after all!
That's in the Antarctic where Germany has saked out
claim chunk of ice adjoining the chunk of ice claimed
by the United States Admiral Byrd with official govern
ment support is off this fall to drive the United States
stakes little deeper in Antarctca.
1t rather frutess at present but let's not forget
that Alaska called Stewards Folly when it bought
from Russia and that day trade may and
mineral other wealth be found beneath the frozen wastes
of the poles.
IL that's the game might well have our share and
extend the Monroe Doctrine right down to the South Pole
That will be cold comfort for European nations hoping
sneak the western hemisphere via the south door,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-29

Cincinnati to the Meeker home
near indianapolis There was
no mail nor express service.
Obviously the only way 20 get
the money was to hitch the
team 10 the covered wagon
and drive hack over the old
trail.
The money filled q peck meas
ure and when 1t arrived there
was a great time counting 1t.
There were coins from other
nations besides the United
States and several hours were
required to count and figure out
the values.
At this time Ezra was still
working on the paper. but the
indoor confinement was irksome.
he wanted to be out in the open.
and as soon as the farm was
purchased his father placed him
IN charge and himself continued
his work at the flour mill. That
was q good arrangement and
they began to make little
money.
Even with as good farm and
equipment as could be purchased
for thousand dollars in those
days. measured by present STAN
dards, the Meeker family suf-
fered great handicap. The
saving grace is that they didn't
think it was handicap. To
have land that would produce
fruit and vegetables for the
family, feed for the livestock,
sheep from which the wool could
be sheared and made into cloth
ing; butter and eggs which could
be traded for such luxuries as
sugar. tea and molasses or sold
for bit of cash. pin money
was enough for anybody.
The people of that genera
ton had the queer complex
that the daylight hours six
days week were for pro-
ductiye work. The seventh
was for relaxation and rest
for humans and animals. With
that quaint outlook on life IL
was not long before the Meek
ers were producing quite a bit
more than was required TO
keep the family and, like
Grandfather Baker, they be-
gan to ''iay by" little
more every year.
saturday: Romance comes
into the life of Ezra Meeker.