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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
SUMMER CAMPS

The Southern New England division maln- tains at South Coventry, Conn. and East Northfleld, Mass, summer camps for under privileged children. weakened youth and exc hausted mothers They find at these camps . tonic that comes from sunshine, careful diet and weIl-organixed play supervised by trained staffs. Resident physicians and nurses provide the touch of protection. Char
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

only members of the senate and the house of commons, the privy coun- cilors, the justices of the supreme court, and the hierarchy of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic church, together with wives and unmarried daughters, had been invited to the parliamentary dinner for their majesties. These same peo. pie will also atetnd the state dinner and society felt left out in the cold
 Only at garden party in Ottawa will society have a chance. There will be more than 4,500 guests and i: they can get close enough, a few members of society may be present. ed to the king and queen.
 On Board Royal Liner
 Aboard the s. s. Empress of Au- stralia, en route to Quebec, May IS. -(UP)-Having cleared ice fields which kept her virtually still for two days, the Empres sof Australia with the king and queen of Great Briatin aboard, steamed full speed ahead today.
 The queen was downcast at the delay.
 "The people I am sorry for" she said, "are those who have made plans to see us in Canada and per- haps have travelled thousands of miles to do so."
 The Empress was making a steady IS knots and expected to sight St.. Pierre, Miquelon Islands, at II a. m. (EDT) today. Weather reports ahead were good.
 The king and queen attended church services in the ships chapel yesterday. They offered up a special prayer for the governor general of Canada, for President Roosevelt and for the British empire. The king later took numerous pictures from various parts of the ship with his movie camera. Sailors said the ice conditions they had seen in the past two days were the worst in their memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
SEASONAL COMFORTS

Two of the Army's most welI-known char ities, commenced many years ago, are the Thanksgiving and Christmas Efforts through which well-filled food-baskets are given to needy families. The purpose is to provide that little extra" so sorely neded by fam lilies living on minimum budgets at these fes- tive periods of the winter season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
ing the continuation of the cons acy trial.
 Cost Runs To S92,OOO

To date, the investigation and trial have cost the state more than $92, 1000, and the end is nowhere in sight.
 Accountant Brown, who tomorrow will delve into alleged over-eXpendi- lures of the city welfare department, is expected to be on the stand more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

Fined 10 marks for a minor of- fense, e young man in Bayaris wrote on the back of the postal or. der he sent In payment to the pol. lice court, "Allah bless youi" and was then fined 2S marks more for insulting an official.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15

London's new Waterloo Bridge across the Thames is expected to Do completed next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
A Message from Reu. John M Leuis, D. D., Chairman
 Of the Saluation Amys Aduisory Board
SAINT JOHNS PARISH Waterbury, Connecticut


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  church, believe  criticism to criticism Chairman the liberty inviting criticism appeal for in coming
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-15
THE SALVATION ARMY A Brief Outline of Its Proqram

acter building programs for individual devel- opment are also part of the curriculum.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
M The Local Theaters
STATE

Returning to the Warner Brothers State theater this afternoon for a three day stay is the lovable Bum- stead family in their second laugh ing free e-for-all "Blondie Meets The Boss" said to be even better and funnier entertainment than the first of the series "Blondie."
 Based on the Chic Young car- toon strip characters it continues with the domestic misunderstand- ings and financial misadvantures of the famous Blondie, Dagwood, Baby Dumpling and their dog, Daisy.
 The same well-chosen principals appear, and the story hinges upon the irrepressible Dagwood's ability to do or say the wrong thing at the wrong time, thus doubly complicat- ing everybody's life.
 As the story opens, the Bumsteads are about to take vacation when Dagwood is suddenly informed he must cancel his plans. He rises in wrath and resigns, with the result that Blondie must hasten to the office to intercede with the boss. She finally gets the job back, bu tupon the condition that she assume it during an important deal. And that's where the fun really starts. The merry mad mix-up of husband | taking over the duties of the wife and vice versa will have you roll- ing in the aisles.
 nY1a oct,ocio 11x, hilo .-ips,e eo<x,,a,aoa is the jitterbug contest in which Dagwood and two hundred and fifty jitterbugs participate. Also appear ing in this important sequence are Ray Hirsch and Patti Lacey, nation al jitterbug champions. Supplying the music for is "Skinnay" Ennis, celebrated band leader and radio vo- caliSt. Acting honors are shared by Pen- ny Singleton as Blondie, Arthur Lake as Dagwood, Larry Sinrns as Baby Dumping and the same "Spooks" as Daisy"
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents the thrill ing adventures of the Saint in "The Saint Strikes Back" with George Sanders and Wendy Barrie. If you're looking for thrills and excitement, this picture is just what the doctor ordered.
 A new James Cagney, one you've never seen before comes to the screen at the State on Friday as King of the lawless West, "The Oklahoma Kid" It is one of the years largest productive and num- bers over three thousand people in Its huge outdoor scenes, besides the featured cast which includes Hum phrey Bogart, Rosemary Lane and many other noted players. The sec- ond big hit on the program will be Let Us Live" with Henry Fonday and Maureen O'Sullivan in the co-starring leads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
STRAND

Thrilling, never-to-be-foreotten screen entertainment will be af- forded theatergoers attending the
 warner Bros. Strand theater to- morrow afternoon for the smash ing technicolor production "Jessee James" arrives at that theater for a four day stay.
 Starred in this technicolor pic- ture are Tyrone Power in the title role, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly and Randolph Scott, who head this cast of featured favorites; Henry Hull. Slim Summerville, J. Edward Bromberg. Brian Donlevy, John Carradine, Donald Meek, John Rus sell and Jane Darwell,
 The picture is an epic story of the most colorful outlaw that ever lived. To the simple folk who knew him he was q victim cf cruel in- justice. Tumultuous and turbulent times produced. for good or evil, this man whose very name struck terror wherever it was heard.
 It is motion picture fare with great appeal to all. Women will be fascinated by. the dashing, cour- ageous character portrayed by Tyrone Power and by his romance with his beloved wife, portrayed by Nancy Kelly. Men will be thrilled by the smashing, dangerous flavor as Jesse James and his brother strike back at treachery with 8 hun dred exciting exploits. The hard riding action of Randolph Scott as Ia United States Marshal heading the chase to capture Jesse .y-mes wi,.. undoubtedly be cheered by the children. On the same show is a delightful comedy Pardon Our Nerve" star ring Lynn Barrie with June Gale, Quinn Williams, Michael Whalen and Edward Brophy More fun than a day at the circus is promised theatergoers who view the offering. | Outstanding among the hit pro- grams coming to the Strand in the Inear. future. are -Four Girls in |Whites and "St. Louis Blues; Hon. lolulu" and .;Mr. Moto's Last Warn Iing';; 'TailspinD and Arizona Will f.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
REQUESTS FILED | FOR CROP LOANS
Government Aiding Farm CTS of tSate to Plan for
 l039 Crops

Applications for emergency cror and feed loans for 1889 were received today at the Farm Bureau office room 301, Post Office building, New Haven, by John J. McDermott, field supervisor of the emergency cror and feed loan section of the Farm Credit Administration.
 The loans will be made, as in the past, only to, farmers whose cash requirements are small and who can- not obtain credit from any other source. The money loaned will be limited to the farmers immdeiate and actual cash needs for growing his 1889 crops or for the purchase of feed for livestock.
 Farmers who can obtain the funds they need from an individual, pro- duction credit association, bank, or other concern are not eligible fol crop and feed loans from the emer- gency crop and feed loan section of the Farm Credit Administration The loans will not be made to stand- ard rehabilitation clients whose cur- rent needs are provided for by the Farm Security Administration, for merly known as the Resettlement Administration.
 AS in the past, farmers who ob- tain emergency crop and feed loans wil lgive as security a first lien on the crop financed, or d first lien on the livestock to be fed if the money borrowed is to be used to produce or purchase feed for livestock.
 Where loans are made to tenants, the landlords, or others having an livestock to be fed, are required to interest in the crops financed or the waive claims in favor of 8 lien tc the governor of the Farm Credit Administration until the loan is re- paid.
 Checks in payment of approved loans wil lbe mailed from the re- gional emergency crop and feec loan office at Springfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
POLl'S

Broadway's foremost comedians, Lewis and Ames, head an all-star vaudeville program to be presented tomorrow evening, from the stage of the Loew-Poli theater at 9p. m., for one performance only.
 Other outstanding acts on this great bill include the three cadets, demonstrating precision in taps; Payne & Costa, popular swingsters of radio fame; Troy & Lynn, a sensational team direct from rec ord-breaking engagements at the Paramount theater in New York city and to conclude the bill are tre Roman Borthers, Tony and Bill ly, pronounced favoriteS with Wa terbury audiences.
 The musical background for the show will be furnished by Gus Meyers and the Loey-Poi orches- tra.
 MT. Moto finds his most breath taking adventures on Danger Is- land," exciting new mystery of that title, starring Peter Lore as Moto, which came to the Loew-Poli theater this afternoon.
 Boosting the colorful background Porto Rica, the story involves the incomparable sleuth in 8 great dia- mond smuggling mystery, high lighted by several murders that are completely baffling to local police.
 Jean Hersholt, Amanda Duff, Warren Hymer, Richard Lane, Leon Ames and Douglas Dumbrille head the brilliant supporting cast, every last member of which turns in a splendid performance.
 This picture also boasts the sur prise climax of the year-when a dead man points out the master criminal and solves the diamond smuggling mystery.
 On the same progrom is a sec- ond dramatic smash, T Was Con- vict", featuring Barton MacLane, Clarence Kolb and Beverly Roberts in leading roles.
 Watch for Americas chosen fa- vorite, little Shirley Temple, in her greatest his to date, "The Little Princess" This grand story has been filmed entirely in gorgeous tones oi technicolor, and boasts a splendid supporting cast headed by Richard Greene. Anita Louise, Ian Hunter Cesar Romero, Sybil Janson, Ar thur Preacher and many other fa- vorites. Be sure not to miss Shir- ley's first technicolor production The Little Princess" It's the sur prise of 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

tute, will work sixty hours a montf on 8 sewing project, in order to carr their subsistence, and an additiona 5000 a month :n cash. Each gir must also spend 30 hours per month on household operations, and eighty hours per month for instruction il Home Economics, such instruction to be in those subjects already list ed. The girls will be divided into twt groups of five, one group giving servI ices at the center, while the othei fulfills the requirements of the sew! ing project. These groups will alter nate each week so that the worker vii lreceive the benefit of all experI fences. In addition to the outlined program, there are certain routini duties to be performed that are esE sential to comfortable and healthS life at the Institute. These includ. care of the building, personal hyI giene, and general assistance to tn matron.
 All of the young women will livl at the center, which is equippel with comfortable furnished room.E and has its own modern laundry and sanitary facilities. There will be al adequate recreational progrars which will be under the direction ol the supervisors, and will be plannet by the enrollees in cooperation witt the Sponsoring Committee.
 The Institute will be operated bI the National Youth Administratio
 in cooperation with an Inter-raciA Sponsoring Committee, composed oi8 employers, representatives from tl% Y. M. c. A., and a special group apS pointed by the Phyllis Wheatl5 Home, Inc. MT. Edward H. Goiis State Supervisor of Negro ActivitieA is in direct charge of the program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

False alarm . . An Ansona couple was anticipating the arrival of Mr. Sork almost any minute They started for the hospital The husband spied fire in gasoline station enroute and stopped to ring in the alarm ike Derby and saw his wife admitted In the meantime freen responded to the alarm but could not find the fire so they decided was false alarm and returned to the sationhouse There they found the husband who had put in the alarm wanting to know when they were going to respond Back they went to find the blaze st the hospital went the husband nquirng for the anci- paed bambno It hadn't arrived and didn't for twelve more hours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Mrs Benjamin Spector of Watertown is back in the
 phone book after six weeks of Miami weather She looks fit as fiddle. |. Kenneth V. Robinson, New England Mutual Life Insurance Company cashier, and Norman Neale of Root and Boyd Inc will soon ride the goat to become members of the most active Kiwanis Club . Corrne Sacco unable to participate in the national bowling sweepstakes here Saturday account of illness What a break for the other duckpinners William J. Ryb is back at after being laid up with illness for three weeks. Jim Mccormick of Pleasant street IS pneumonia patient at St. Mary's Hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Eighty February March and April are usually the capricous months of the year. but February has cury dipped close the mark three days later set what was almost all time record for February heat 67 in the shade. Then the mercury did nose dive dropping more than 30 degrees overnight Weather records show that the average temperature for the month 333 degrees which degrees high CT than normal estimated the last 30 years records There were only clear days during the month"; there was very little snow; heavy rainfall was recorded al- most 6 inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Airships and warShips might keep any foe from our shores. ~. but suppose (to take one instance) that that foe kept us from buying any tin. Our whole system for preserv- ing and distributing food would collapse for want of tin cans; our industry would be stymied for want of solder and babbit metal We use some 100000 tons of tin year; all but about 150 tons of it comes from across the ocean.
 g NEEDED
 MATERIALS
 The army and navy munitions board has listed r essential mater ials which we either don't produce at all or don't prodce nearly enough of to meet our ordinary require- ments. It has listed 20 more in which our situation is only slightly less serious.
 A move to lay in big stocks of these essential commodities is under way. Senator Ebert Thomas of Utah, is piloting bill through the senate, and Congressman Andrew May of Kentucky has one in the house. The idea is to make S25, ,000,- 900 a year for four years for the pur- chase of such materials as the sec- retaries of war and the navy-after consultation with experts from the state, treasury, interior and cOm- merce departments-sh0ul declare necessary.
 Yet laying up surplus stocks is only half the idea. The other half is to make complete appraisal of Americas strategic resources; to find out just how much there is of each kind of material, where it IS, how much it would cost to exploit it, and either to begin that exploi- tation at once or to make plans for starting it in case of emergency. MATERIALS
 STUDIED
 The senator's bill would authorize the expenditure of $350,000 a year by the bureau of mines and $15, 1000 a year by the geographical survey to study and develop domestic de- posits of essential minerals. There is antimony, for instance, essential in such varied trades as the making of type metal, the en- ameling of metal ware, in vulcaniz- ing rubber, dyeing cloth aId making safety matches.
 There is mica, an insulatOr in- dispensable t0 the automobile, air. plane and radio industries. Quartz crystal, needed to make optical instruments and radio equip ment.
 Tungsten, without which we couldn't make the high-speed tool s.eels needed for our great mass production industries. C0conut shell charcoal, which for some obscure reason is the best ma . terial in the world to make gas masks.
 Those are just a few samples. l What may be done in the matter of developing domestic resources is perhaps illustrated in the case of iodine. ntil comparatively recently, the nited States was almost entire- ly dependent on imports of iodine. Now-due to the discovery that it can be produced from salt brine oil wells-the nited States is the worlds second largest producer of iodine. and the price has gone down from $5 pound to something like $1.6O.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
PRO ENGINEERS
 ENJOY BENEDICT

An additional pipe line is needed for the city's water system. mem bers of the Waterbury chapter Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers, were tolG last night by E. w. Benedict, of the city engi- neering department. The meeting was held at The Elton.
 John c. H. Wendes, vice-p-esi- ident of the state organization, de- scribed proposed territorial limits to be set up for various Connecticut chapters. Several resolutions to be presented at the annual state meet ing in New Haven the 25th were adopted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
WIT OF OLD ERIN
 TO FEATURE PLAY
Sacred Heart High Seniors Offer My Irish Rose To-
 morrow Evening

Tomorrow evening in the auditor ium of the Sacred Heart High school, the senior class will present a typical Irish comedy, My Irish >Rose", by Walter Ben Hare.
 The play is a splendid example of the good-natured wit of old Erin. It brings to life the many admirable qualities of the Irish race. Every character is a shining example of a true Irishman. "The String En- semble,' under the direction of Mrs. May Birt, will furnish gala pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
. BRUCE CATION
 IN WASHINGTON
Defense Program Finds Nation Not Altogether Self-SuMcient
BY BRUCE CATION Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, March 14-One of the most important parts of the national defense program is going through Congress without attract ing much attention. It is the move to spend $100,000,000 over four year period, to build up stores of vital materials in which the nited States is not self-sufficient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
HOUSEHOLD ARTS
 ADDED TO COURSE
IVA to Train Young Girls for Service as DOmestics

The National Youth Administra- ton has opened a resident work center at 1O8 Canal street, in New Haven, to provide ten Negro girls, selected from various towns throughout the state, with exper- fence that will prepare them for employment in Domestic Servict 1t was announced to day by Richard A. Barrett, Director for Conn. This is the first time. that the IVA izl this state has sponsored such a program, and 1t is hoped that its success will lead to the establish ment of other centers. The program of activities will be planned to give experience in household arts and will include: Cooking, Dietetics, Marketing, Household Operations Child Care, Personal Hygiene. Laun- dering and Job Seeking.
 MT. Barrett stated that any Negro girl, between the ages of eighteen and twenty five, in good health and certified as to need by the welfare authorities of her home town, is eligible to attend this center. How ever, only those individuals desiring to secure domestic service employ ment and indicating a willingness to- accept such employment, will be allowed to enroll. The term of en- rollment will be for a period of from three to five months, varying &C., cording to individual cases. No recommendation will be given to those who have not completed 6 full term, unless permission to leave has been granted by the IVA state of flee.
 The girls in the new center, to be known as the Household Arts Insti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

Heard in passing .. Waterbury members of the Ferndae retreat band will be pleased to learn that new set of Stations of the Cross has just been presented to the Holy Ghost Fathers Made of bronze the new sta tons will replace the present wooden crosses which fol- low woodland paths around the lake the beautiful seminary and retreat house at West Norwalk One of the high points of new visit to Fern dale has been following the Way of the Cross outdoors . Catholic aymen in Fairfield County presented the new bronze stations and they will be set early in the summer. They are being imported from Italy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

These contain most of the great cit- ieS Amstredam, Rotterdam. The Hague, Utrecht, Leyden and Haar- lem.
 These would, of course, be lia- ble to attack by German air planes, but the Nazis would not have it all their own way, because the Dutch air force comprises over 800 bombers and fighters of the very latest design.
 The army is not negligible, either. Holland could mobilize 100000 men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14

within a very short time and ulti- mately could place 1,500,00o men in the field. Anti-tank guns and anti aircraft guns have lately been pur- chased in considerable quantities.
 Recently the Defense Ministry placed orders for 20 motor torpedo boats, which are the most formid- able of their kind. They are 70 feet long, and, when loaded, weigh 32 tons. They carry crew of two off,, cers and seven men. They are equipped with four 18-inch torpedo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
NEW CITY ROTARY
 ENJOYS McGIBBON

Chief Electricians mate John w. Mo Gibbon. local recruiter for the navy at Waterbury and surrounding communities, journeyed to Torring- tcl this noon and spoke before the Rotary International at the Conley Inn of that city. The chief spoke on Re Armament. Its Cause and Effect to the Public at Large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
MARCH 1NTERLUDE
tRe-printed from Another March,
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

(Re-prnted from Another March) My car is just one sweet mess, Have to have 1t washed, guess, Polished too and general oyerhaulng, Of late the old boats just been crawling When our yard is cleared of snow, I'll clean things up-perhaps go to the Flower Show And try to get pointers for my early spring flowers Gosh! I'm thankful for the fog and the showers. Walking still is pretty slushy, With puddles and dirty all mushy. At any rate I'm glad March is here When Patrick's Day and winds appear Winter can't pack many more thrills Streams are rushing down through the hills. saw some pretty hats in store window today; Is Spring getting nearer? wouldn't dare say.
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-14
Ans,Oers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. No.
 2. E. J. Dutch" Harrison. 3. A pedigree or list of an- cestors, or the study of fam fly history.
 4. William o. Douglas. 5. Ap'-pro- ba tive; not ap- productive.
 6. Charles Reade. 2. Santiago.
 8. ExcaIibur.
 3. vascO Nunez dc Balboa. 10. New Mexico.