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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

away from the city of destruction. We see no white. winged angels now. But yet men are led away from threatening deStruction c hand is put Into theirs, which leads them gently forth towards calm and bright land, SO that they look no more backwards; and the hand may be Q little child'S." The hand is in- deed . little childs, the child Jesus.
 Turn back the pages of history, l pray you, and read again in Luke the marvellous tale Of the saviour'S birth. We are oil children ct heart and Christmas gives Us q chance to recapture the dreams and fancieS of childhood. We oil try to do well by neighbors and acquaintances and Christmas must sooner or later make the whole world kin. Our hearts are sore and heavy as we think of the Scourge Of war abroad In the world, the Four Horsemen that take their terrific toll of hue man life. Europe and Asia are tho Dark Continents now. Lowell Thomas commenting Oil the news of the day the other day said that with one half of the world ct war, "it almost makes one feel ashamed of being called c member Of the human race" But aS God lives, we will not despair. Peace and good will are more than on angel herald's theme, they arc condemnation of mans sin. q challenge to repentance and c prophecy Of that better day when the Kingdom shall reign in tho hearts Of men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
SONS OF MATAUCHA
 ARRANGE REUNION
Honor Society of Summer Camp to Hold TwO.day
 Sessions at YMCA

Fifty campers are expected to at- tend the third annual reunion of the Sons of Mataucha, Waterbury Y Boys Camp Honor Society, De- cember 27 and %, Jack Hoffman Of Watertown is general chairman. The entertainment committee, VII. Ham Bormolin, chagirman, met Thursday night with Ralph Cooke, the Y camp staff to plan the pro- gram.
 The campers will gather at the Central Y. M. c. A. Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock for c dinner program will consist of c showing of tho camp movies, songs, led by Arthur Charpentier and William North of the camp staff and gefi- eral fellowship.
 On Thursday, the group will as. semble ct the Y. M. c. A. at 0:30 and procede to Camp Mataucha jfl Watortown for c program of winer sports and Q steak roast.
 Members of the Camp Committed expected to attend include Barrow L. Hcminway, camp chairman; Dr M. Heminway Merriman, John M Brody, associate camp chairman; Merritt W. Atwood. R. Firth Pickels and Herbert S, Smith, general sec- rctary.
 Members of the committee plan- ming the event are: Jack Hoffman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

Among the saints. The day following ChristfnaS we still keep the spirit of Yuetide and cherish the thoughts of the season. the narrative still fresh in our minds and remaining should throughout the season which does not end for twelve days when the Three Wise Men arrived Today, however in the Roman cal endar marks the feast day of a great saint. Saint Stephen the first christian martyr He was stoned to death Saint stephen was one of the first seven Apos- toc deacons His story goes that he was trying to make converts to christianity and was stoned to death for hls trouble praying for his execuoners as they stoned him. The day general observance in this country but is one of the regular feast days In Ireland, however they pay special attention to this feast in more or less public fashion and this day 1t is the custom to hunt the wren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
BRUSH FIRES ON
 CHRISTMAS DAY
OnesStOry Junk Shed De. strOyed When Stove Be-
 comes Overheated

Fire destroyed Q one-story shed in Q junk yard on South Leonard street yesterday afternoon. Other blazes during the day were brush fires and were confined to the vaf- ious lots where they originated.
 An oVerheated stove was blamed by officials for the blaze which swept through the frame building on South Leonard street. Acting Deputy Chief Steven J. Bloomfield directed for companies which fought the fire.
 Brush fires were extinguished at the Bouley estate of Wolcott road; at 7S0 Waterville street: ct thd Chase co. property on City Mill lane; and on the property of Ainos e. Hewitt, 03 Baldwin street.
 Fires Saturday were Q roof blaze in c house owned by Priv. Daniel Kinnane, of the Burton street En- zine company; . chimney fire ct 6i Easton avenue; Q brush fire ct 7B Robert street; and Q rubbish fire in the rear of 20s Boyden street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
JEWISH VETERANS TO HEAR REPORTS
Important Meeting of David Fannick Post To
 morrow Night

Official reports by various com mittee chairmen on the activities of the past year and the formal announcement of the committees for the coming years will constitute the chief business features of q meeting tomorrow evening Of David Faniiick post, Jewish War Veterans. The meeting will be held at the American Legion home ct 8:i5 o'clock. Several communica- tons from national headquarters will be read.
 Plans for the installation of the newly elected officers of the post and auxiliary will Do disctg....d. The joint event will be held Thursday evening, January iS at Beth-Ei synagogue. Originally 1t was planned to hold the ceremonies Sunday, January 7th.
 Wednesday evening, January 10th, has been announced as the date Of the next meeting of the auxiliary. During the coming year the auxil- iary will meet but oncc 6 month, on the second Wednesday evening.
 With the announcement tomor- row evening of the new committees by Commander Elect A. Baltim David Fannick will mark the open ing of another promising year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
SCOUT COUNCIL IN
 ANNUAL MEETING
Supper Arranged for Ad. visors, Leaders of Local
 Girl Units

The annual meeting Of the Wa lerbury Girl Scouts will take place at the Hotel Elton January 6 when Q supper for council members, lead- CTS, troop committee members, and friends will be held.
 Mrs. J. IT. Green, in charge of reservations, would appreciate hear Ing from all those who plan to at- tend aS soon as possible. Mrs, Fran cis Phillips is in charge of the pro- gram.
 The Girl Scout Leaders AsSocia- ton will omit It's usual monthly meeting in order to attend the an- nual meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
HAPPY HOLIDAY OBSERVED HERE Special Christmas Music Rendered at Morning and
 Evening Services
FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. K. W. Henion, Correspond. ent-23 Drlggs St--Tel. S-6A62

WaterVille, Dec. 26-Christmas, the most joyful and the happiest day of the ensire year, was ob- served yesterday in the entire conn munity, Friday evening, the Casper s. Davis P~1erican Legion AuXil- iary, was In charge of a community carol sing, around the Christmas tree at the Park. A large number gathered and joined in the singing of carols assisted by the WPA band which gave @ short concert Bags of candy were given to the children, made possible by the gifts of the local merchants.
 Special Christmas music was ren- dered at the morning and evening services of the Grace Methodist Church and the Waterville Union Church, Sunday with the ministers delivering sermons pertaining to the season.
 A Christmas service was held yes- terday at St, Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev. Robert Beecher and Rev. Richard Willard of St, Johns Episcopal Church, Water- bury, in charge. Christmas day masses were held at St. Michael's Church, at 5:30, TOO, 800. 9:l5 and Il a. m. with Rev. Patrick O'Connell, officiating.
 Boy Scout Troop No. 3l, delivered toys to several families on Christi mas eve, an1 many societies distrib- uted baskets of food among the needy,
 Exercises Tonight
 Tho Christmas tree exercises of St. Paurs Episcopal church will be held tonight at 730 o'clock, when the young people of st. Johns Church In Waterbury, will be pres ent and give pageant which they presented short time ago at their own church.
 Santa Claus was most generous with the gifts he left at all homes, but the McQuarrie fhmily of Thom- aston avenue was unusually blessed, because on Christmas eve, baby girl vas born to MT. and Mrs. Rob. ert McQuarrie Ut the Waterbury hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Sidney Henchel of Thomaston avenue entertained Mrs, HenchelS mother and sister, Mrs. William Blewitt and Miss Marjorie Blewitt of Torrington, over the hol- iday weekend.
 MT. and Mrs John Rogers of Wheeler street had as guests Christ mas day, MT, and Mrs, Frank Allen of New Haven and MT. and Mrs. George Thompson and family of Oakville.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Bates and children, Ralph and Florence of Boyden street, spent the four day Christmas weekend with relatives in New York City, where they were joined Sunday by Mrs. Joseph Well ton Of Thomaston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

Let the Dutchman alone. .. The right of eminent domain in New York City had not quite the strength in 1886 that 1t has, and a good Dutch citizen, Hendrick BrevOort able to block the efforts of the city authorities to extend Eleventh Street from Fourth Avenue westward to Broadway. The extended street would have split the Brev00rt farm In twain and passed right in front of the residence which faced the present site of Grace Church at Broadway and Tenth Street Hendrck Brevoort raised such strenu' objections to the proposed extension that the city gave up its plan for several years In 1S49 according to research by the New York City WPA Writers Project the city again tried to extend Eleventh Street through the Brevoort farm. And again MT. Brevoort defeated the plan. Then, 1t seems, the city fathers said ln effect: "Aw, ShuckS what's the use? Let the old Dutchman alone" So, today Eleventh Street marches boldly across Manhattan Isle to Fourth Avenue where 1t meets the shade of old Hendrck Brevoort still block in the way. WhereupOn, 1t meekly det0urs around way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
Tedsys AnswssS te
 ca AANlUM CRACKERS
Questions OH Comic Page

Questions OH Comic Page
 1. Troy, N. r.: Helen Of Troy waited 20 years for her husband.
 2. Plainheld, N J.: An un- broken stretch Of meadow.
 3. Erie, Pa: The way you'd feel if you saw q headlcsS figure outside your window.
 1. olympia, Wash: Meeting place of the gods,
 6. Madison, Wis: The president whose wife hung clothes in the White House East Room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

Aftermath. Too much turkey, too much gravy too many people says little Davy. Too much gin too much whiskey too many people feeling too risky .. Too many games and too many drums, too many oh yes, too many hot rums Too many callers, too many carols too much truck, too few empty barrels .. . Too much ice cream and too much pie, too many ryes with Diamond dry. . Too many presents just received quite which too many letters to write Too much feastng around the Yule log, too many bones fed to the dog. Yes of course 1t was happy and jolly, but there almost too much greens and holly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

Fancy that Already Gone With the Wind has settled down at New York theaters and the publicity writers have intalized 1t, so when you see GWTW appearing frequently in the columns these capital letters do not refer to government or labor group, but to the title of the fllum :. Adoph Hitler has new title, sefnflicted The Fuehrer Is now known as the Scuter, Hitler der Scutter, has euphonious sound anyway. What Can Walter Winchell be slowing upP He has just discovered that the hoselries are using square glasses for Vermouth Tsk Tsk Some of us beat you to that ore, Winchell. (Oh, excuse it, please. We now note that 1t Is his Girl Friday who tells that one) The Yankee Clipper arrived this week, its tooth trip, and that transatlantic air ride Is longer special event. the good ship pulling in as unosentatiously as local on the N Y N H. & H. R. R. easing into the rail- road station. Happy Birthday to You (Her to stalin the latters sixtieth birthday. Results from recent questonnaire show Mickey Rooney Number Box Office Star. That puts him ahead of such lights as Spencer Tracy Shirley Temple Bette Davis Rhett Butler (excuse us, Clark Gable) and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
AnslVers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers tO test questions printed on page c.
 1. A destroyer.
 2. Palm Sunday. 3. Mocking bird. 1. Philadelphia Eagles. B. June was named for Juno Goddess of Marriage. c. He had none. !. No.
 S. He was retired by special set Of Congress as . full Gen. ernl.
 Q. Heinrich IIimmler. 10. It ls one Of the Danish islands in the Baltic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
kNoWLED0E,-'rBE LAMP.

Truth much mallgned, lies dormant iii a sort of seed. q tiny spot that rrtates the gentry who prefer to let it be, unseen unheard unsaid. Men and women walk aside the clnging touch, the conscience spur that sometimes whispers mockingy of dreams destroyed by Fate renounced reorn remade Nature twists her cosmic lips in c of wind, storm begging and raindrops try to cleanse the earth with witty ssubbornne@ with with dark With cold Lamp, you shonc through all these years the while humans batled, beneath your light Keep shining for the one who knows the meanings your flame your hope your faih your truth
 -NAKHoMA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
BURNS CLUB PLANS
 HOCANAY EVEN I.

The Burns club will hold its an- nual Hoginanay party Saturday night at Forcstcrs hall. A varied program is being arranged by the committee in charge.
 Plans for the party are being made by committee consisting of William Boyd, James Gardner, Daniel Meek, James Davidson, Rob- ert Finlay, Ale~ dalbraith and Alex Mcdubie.
 Several members of the club will attend Q party given by the Cale- donian society of New Haven Fri- day night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

ments at San Antonio during the past year,
 Five infantry divisions are being formed in the United States army on the new arrangement. Units in these divisions arc scattered, but the men are being trained so co- ordinated, hard hitting division can be assembled in short time. FIRING POWER
 UND1MINISIIED
 Improvement in armament made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
ALWAYS A wIsECRACKER

Bop Hope, the man Of c million gags. who is co-starring with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lainour in Road to Singapore" is not . made gagster. Even while he was in high school in Cleveland, Ohio, he ob. tained c position as an automobile salesman because he could make prospects laugh at his unexpected wlsecracks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

possible personnel cut without de- creasing firing power.
 Soldiers are being equipped with 30 caliber Garand semi-automatic rifles. This weapon is two and q half times as fast as Springfield ri- fles used since 1903,
 Another infantry weapon now used is the Browning automatic ri- fle, tried experimentally by the United States toward the end of the first World War. Each infantry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
Good Evening.
THIS IS THE SEASON
Reprint with a few revisionsJ
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Reprint with few revis0ns) This is the season for skating, For gaudy parties and dating For business worries and hurried lunches For wassan bowls and very hot punches For bargains galore in the stores, For radio programs full of bores- For sleghing parties when 1t snows, For ski suits and cold wind that blows, For playing games on winter nights cold, Horse racing Chinese checkers or bridge as oi olo- For indoor sports arguing timely topics For grand hegiras to the distant tropics For skiing coasng and winter sports, For cruising away to southern ports-- For buying a new fur coat-what the heck! That tears It. says you, cashing Xmas check For good and bad whiskey of indifferent blends, Industrial and bank meetings faE and thin dividends This s indeed the season for q number of things, oysters onion soups, cold feet, cabbages and kings.
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

platoon of 42 men carries h six.ynan automatic rifle squad. TANK SETUP
 IS CHANGED
 Tanks have been taken out of the division and placed in e separ. ate unit, totaling about 680.
 In the streamlined division coirl- mands in the field from head- quarters will reach the most distant unit in less than an hour and Q half. Formerly 1t required three hours.
 Here are comparative figures on armament Of new and old army divisions:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
AVICLIANESE HOST
 AT ANNUAL PARTY
Children Guests of Soci. ety; Gifts Distributed,
 Movies Shown

The annual Christmas party of tho Aviglianese Athletic club at which the children of the nelghbor- hood of the clubrooms at i0o Hill street arc entertained was held Sat- urday Toys and bags of candy were distributed and motion pictures shown.
 The committee in charge lnclud. cd Nick Martinelli, Joseph Yan- nielli, James Reno, and Leonard Santora.
 Those attending were: Rosemary Martinelli, Airline zorn, James Daversa, Jr., Mick Reno, Jr, Dan 0offredo, Jr., Johnny Reno, Rich- ard Romanilello, Anthony Roman iello, Bobby Romaniello. Catherine Romaniello, Rachael Romaniello Ralph Rinaldi, Lucy santarisero. Mildred dalicchio, Lucy Longo Frances denovese, Laura Santars- iero, Donald santarsiero, Lorraine Mattaboni. Donald and Daniel Mat taboni, and Junior Santora.
 Marie Accuosti, Nancy Mellin., Junior Accuostl. Beatrice AccuoSti, Rose Mary Mellini, Carl Cipriano, Mary Ellen Cordazzi, Teresa Alber- one. Tina Alberone, June Lynch, Maurice Hayes, Elaine Verrastro, Eleanore Verrastro, Bobby Verrass tro. Billy Rost, Joanne denovese. Lois Cordazzi, Lena denovese, Tout sic Accuosti. Dolly oenovese, Anna Rost, Dorothy Richmond, William Richmond Leonard santoro, Joseph santoro, Donald Alberone, Francis Biase.
 Also Peter stolh, Richard Rich. mond, Angelo D'Andrea, Leonard Longo. Michael dailichia, Carmen Yannielli, Joseph Lynch. Francii Martinclli, James Sullivan. Carl Cipriano, Leonard Lo Russo, Mike Gallichio. Mark Petruzzi, and Leonard To Russo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26
DOE KILLED WITH PEN KNIFE

Whiteheld. N. II. (UP) -- A i50-pound doc crippled itself when it crashed against his car. so M,r- ray c. Clement chased it, tossed it to the ground with q half nelson and ended It's suffering with Q pen knife,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

After Q brake refining job In ap automobile, Q certain amount of brake drag may be noticeable, but this will pass away as the high spots on the lining begin to wear away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

The abbreviated English prayer book was compiled by Benjamin Franklin, who was the first reform CT of English spelling and the first to use illustrations for books and nAinnhleLA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

Sir Henry Irving was the first British actor to Dc offered Q knlght- hood. He refused the honor in 1883, but accepted it i2 years later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-26

chairman; Robert Belfit, William KenauSiS, Donald Traurig. Ben Cole Fred Chase, William Bormolini. James Ahearn, Thomas Keating, Fred Dauch. Jack Hummer, Fred Thornley, Arnold LiPietro, John Clark and Peter Schatcki.
Evening star., 1939-01-23

larger, 2;G0-2.5O; 6x7 1.50-l rs; Cuba, lug
2aisEn' MixED 3EGETABLEsoone SEa g. California
unssoks on tTaik steady Florida
bushel hampers, green, fiat type, 2:00-2;25,
mostly 30: round Il stIinsle;ss tim ;,s I25,250;
= EGGPLANT-Market steady. Florida,
1fePfha7 srasfs 'SadS STEADY Florida
bushel crates. green, large SIZE 2.2o-2 80,
Ss9 saUAsHMarEet HasH 2aHo steady. Truck receipts
light. Florida, bushel hampers: white,
wraPPed yelex etsao2 i3dIsna
STRAWBERRIES steady. Truck
receipts light. Florida, S6-pint crates, IA
:. AkTlScHoKEs- aa-Dushel bas-
BEETs-Texas u crates, 1.1o-1.e5. fair
eARIic1Scalifornia, 1o-pound sacks
vsA55 seSa 5a5Nsf; sg and pennsy-
SV5sAbSSos,sS Sats.sis S sss ss312sd; RSsHs no
1G9 9oSEYVTsinls GaYll07n1a Cartons containing
eSzsp oRAhGEs@rSo SS@b soo359 F}ayda arrived ,vo
broken and two unbroken cars on track
Florida. standard boxes, | 10000.
GRAPEFRUIT--Three Florida one Texas
arrived one broken and four unbroken
cars on track. Florida. standard crates,
1.25-1.75. as to grade and size
=, LEMoNs-California, standard boxes,
kUMQUATS-Florida. So per quart.
TANGERINES-Two Florida arrived; two
unbroken cars on track. Florida. AS
'ES! ENDIVEs@Beisium, YES eH;nn, 1opound baskets
1.25-1 80.
PARSLEY-Texas. half crates, 1.25.
LIMEs-Florida, 4/5-bushel boxes, Per-
SLAMS. 1.0O-115.
PINEAPPLES--Cuba. crate. o5O-3.OO.
GRAPES-California lugs. sawdust pack,
Almerias and Red Emperors 225-2.5O.
ROMAINE-Florida crates. LOO.
ESCAROLE-Florida 11a-bushel hampers,
1.OO-125
. Michigan, 5-pound cartons.
MIXED c1TRus-one Florida arrived;
4na f4sek1 broken and one unOr0ken car on
PoTAToESE;Market steady. Three
three unbreken cars on track, lo0-pound
blers, 1;50-1 so: Maine. Green Mountains,
1.S5-1.90. Idaho, Russet Burbanks. 215-
2;25. Bushel crates, Bliss Triumphs:
Florida. u. S. No. /. 1.S5-2.OO. Texas,
U. S. No. /. size B. 1.25.
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Resumption Of Trade
Recovery Predicted
In Spring Months
Present Pause Paving
Way for Rise, Soys
Business Service
eyecial Dispatch to The Star.

Erecial Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, Jan. 23.-The present
pause in the business upturn is q
normal consolidation period after
the sharp advance last fall, and will
pave the way for further vigorous
recovery in the spring. says the
United Business Service in its latest
weekly report.
Activity at the present time shows
a sidewise trend-slghtly under the
December level-but about 16 per
cent above q year ago. Lack of
strength in commodity prices and
recent stock market weakness have
tended to increase cautiousness on
the part Of many industrial buyers.
Increased anxiety is also being felt
in some quarters about the i'm.
minence Of war in Europe. This
has resulted In slackening of the
flow Of new orders. Production thus
appears to have temporarily out
stripped demand, and is likely to
taper of somewhat over the near
term.
There is, however, no basis for
fears being expressed by some busi-
nessmen and investors that the
current pause presages another
major business relapse. Such de-
f1ationary forces as are present at
the moment are largely seasonal in
character. There is no powerful
Evening star., 1939-01-23
Adoption Of Natural
Business Year Urged
By Heimann
Plan to Avert Fraud
And Auditing Rush
Is Proposal
srtcjal Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Adoption
by business generally of a natural
business year accounting period, as
a means Of increasing effectiveness
of auditing Is advocated by Henry
H. Heimann, chairman of the Nat
ural Business Year Council and
executive manager Of the National
Association of Credit Men, in the
forthcoming February issue of Credit
and Financial Management, the as
sociation's odcial publication.
Referring particularly to the
wholesale drug field, Mr.. Heimann
states that "the National Business
Year Council has found, through
study and research, that the natural
business year for the large ma
jority Of wholesale drug firms ends
June 80.
Best for Drug Trade.
THAT. rather than the calendar
year ending December 81, is the
time when wholesale drug inven-
tories are usually lowest and trade
activity is at seasonal ebb. It is
conductive to easier checking of in
ventories and more accurate ap-
praisal by those responsible for q
firms operations. Checking a
smaller inventory means lower ex-
pense item"
Stressing the fact that both man.
agement and the accounting pro-
fession would be benefited if, instead
of the calendar year basis, the low
point In the particular industry
were used as the time for closing
the firms books, Mr.. Heimann also
points out that this would relieve
accounting firms of the heavy rush
of activity around the December
81 period.
Adoption of the natural business
year basis would not" Mr.. Heimann
emphasizes, guarantee elimination
of business funds, but it would help
to eliminate certain situations, and
for that reason must be considered
worthy of adoption by all firms after
careful consideration of their par
ticular needs.
Escape for Time.
IF individuals or firms launch q
program Of deception and fraud, il
will always be possible for a few to
escape detection for while regard
less Of the number of laws or the
amount of policing.
"One of the greatest checks
against this, however, is to make
these schemes extremely difficult OF
accomplishment. This has been
proven many times by business Or
ganizations. An attack on CONNER
cial frauds was made by credit
executives Of this country In 1926