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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Stork Must Aid! Mortality Rate Suffers Decline in United States - Birth
 Rate Falling
 off.

The decline in population, to- ward which the United States is now headed, can be checked only by an increase in the average size of the American family, accord ing to the statisticians of the Met ropolitan Life Insurance Go. They point out that mortality is al- ready so low that we can look for little more gain on that score. In fact, our changing age distribu- ton, with increasing proportion of older persons, will inevitably lead to higher death rates in the future. Therefore, the only solu- tion of the problem of a contin- ued increase or even maintenance of the present level of the popu- lation is to materially increase the birth rate.
 The statisticianS stress the point that the excess of the an- nual birth rate over the death rate does not measure the true capacity for population growth.
 
 even lower, if it were not for the large proportion of the population in the ages at which families are raised These are also the ages at which mortality is relatively low. When allowance is made for the present large proportion of persons at the family-rearing ages, the statisticians show that according to present conditions, 100 females traced from birth to the end of their reproductive per- iod would have only 95 daughters. In other words, current conditions of fertility and mortality are such that the present generation is not reproducing itself.
 Our present excess of births over deaths," they say, twill grad ually be seen to dwindle as the years go by, and will ultimately turn into deficit as our tempo rary surplus of population at the reproducing ages gradually disap- pears. This course of events must definitely be looked for unless an upswing takes place in our net reproduction rate, for it can hardly be expected that our mor- tality will be very materially i'm proved in the near future. On the other hand, it lies ill the nature of things, and it has been prac- tically demonstrated by the fairly successful steps taken in that di- rection by Germany, that the birth rate is capable of material increase by economic and other public measures. Possibly the re- turn to prosperity, or at least the attainment of better economic conditions, for which we are all hoping, may be sufficient to pro- duce the result"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06

the work has been made in the 1889 budget. He said the cost would be approximately $37,000. The mat ter was referred to the boards economy committee.
 Inventories Filed
 Inventories of equipment and other items at the isolation hospital and American Ring plant were re- ceived from the controllers office. A salary list was received from the school department, following the annual custom.
 Mayor Hayes notified the board that he had directed the registrars of voters not to expend $500 of their printing item. The board voted to cucumber this sum for welfare pur- poses.
 Commissioner John H. Goss re- ported that the economy committee is making steady progress. Tax Att torney George Guilfoile reported collections during May of $3,492. The municipal golf course reported a balance of $347.88 for the month.
 A transfer of $1,031 for payment of selectmen and clerk, as re- quested by Town Clerk Mary C.. Kilmartin, was approved, after Mrs. Kilmartin appeared before the board to state that the extra funds are needed because of the legisla- lures action in directing that the selectmen meet once each month to admit new voters. MT. Purcell suggested that one of the selectmen could act as clerk, but Mrs. Kill martin claimed that, this might open the way for errors on the list of new voters.
 Clerical Hire
 The town clerk informed the board that she planned later in the year to ask for temporary extra help in her office in order to bring vault records up to date. Records left by her predecessor, she said, were not up to date because not enough clerical help was available.
 The board voted to instruct the superintendent of schools to turn into the city treasury monthly the net proceeds from school cafeterias. Any accumulated surplus in the the surplus resource sinking fund. cafeteria fund is to be placed in surplus resource sinking fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Court Champlain

A resolution to donate prizes to the highest ranking boy and girl French students of the graduating class of St. Anne's school was passed at the recent bi-monthly meeting of Court Champlain, No. 146, Foresters of America. The graduating exercises of the school will be held June IS and the prizes will be awarded at that time. Chief Ranger Beroit Dery and Sub Chief Ranger George Thourot will represent the For- esterS at the exercises.
 The social committee under the direction of Emil Massicotte reported that all the prepara- tions have been completed for the celebration of the 38th an- niversary of the court which will take place June 16 at For esters' hall. Round and square set dancing will be featured and refreshments will be served. Many of the charter members of the organization are expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
"Star Chamber ?"

The board of aldermen resort ed to "star chamber" session last night, though board mem- bers declared it was only cau- GUS.
 Before the meeting was open ed in the aldermanic chambers, the board members gathered in the mayors office and discuss ed matters slated to come up at the session. Agreement on virtu- ally all points was reached.
 When the meeting began officially" the moves previous ly decided on went through like clcckwork. The only subjects of debate were matters not talk en up at the "caucus."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
"Open House"

The Waterbury post office may observe open house until new hinges for the heavy bronze door at the east entrance arrive. Last week the doors were removed by order of Postmaster Charles A. Babin when the roller bearing hinges went on strike. The doors weight 300 pounds.
 Many patrons have requested the postmaster to leave the outside entrance open for the summer. Meanwhile 8 federal requisition has been forwarded for new hinges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Decision Expected

The committee of three clergy men which is to decide the distri- button of the East End Commun- ity Clubs $1,000 reward fund will hold a final meeting tomorrow night, at which time decision on the reward is expected to be made.
 Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis is chairman of the committee, with Rev. Francis M. O'Shea and Rab- bi Moses D. Sheinkopf as the other member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Silver Haul

A tidy sterling silver haul was reported last night to the police department by Philip Coleman, who said his house on Ellsworth road was broken into and entered.
 Detective Lieut.. John Calvin in- vestigated and found the house was entered through the cellar and the bureaus ransacked. Miss ing were 24 sterling silver knives. forks and spoons, eight butter knives, q nut spoon, brown jack ct. an alarm clock and . SIC geld piece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
SUNDAY SALES
 MAY BE LEGAL
Amendment Made to Pre- sent to State Liquor
 Control Act
Special to The Democrat)

State Capitol, Hartford, June G. Sunday sales of liquor, with or with out meals, favored by organized res taurant men of Waterbury, is pro- vided for an amendment to the state liquor control act passed by the House last night and slated for action in the Senate today.
 The bill would remove the present regulation that liquor can be served on Sunday only with meals. How ever, it forbids drinking at the bar on Sunday.
 Also passed by the House were bills allowing restaurants and tav- erns to remain open until 1 a. m. the year round, making consump- tion as well as sale after hours ille- gal. and changing the hours of sale by package stores to a. m. to II D. m.
 Favorable reports were received, but no action taken last night, on bills which would oblige drug stores to lock up liquor stocks during periods when sales are forbidden,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Court Verdi

Louis Richards, Sub- Chief Ram ger of Court Verdi, Foresters of America, was named chairman for an outing July B at the reg ular meeting of the organization last night at Liberty hall. Chief Ranger Michael Castaldi presided.
 On the committee are Ben Cont, Luigi Silippelli, Ralph Parziale, Michael Castaldi, Felice Guarini, John J. Ciullo. Camille D. Alessandro. 0ino Liovello, An- tonio Barrisani. Joseph Genova, and Onofrio Fasano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
KEYSER'S CASE
 OFF TWO WEEKS

James Keyser, 30, of 25 Savings street, arrested yesterday by Detec- tive Lieut.. Edward McElligott on charge of embezzlement by agent was granted a continuance of two weeks when arraigned before Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
 Keyser is accused of keeping rents amounting to $151 which he collect ed for the Colonial Trust Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Session Opens

With Judge Kenneth Wynne presiding, the June session of criminal superior court opened at 2 o'clock this afternoon for the disposition of IA cases. Invocation was to be recited by Rev. Theo- dore E. Bobilin, of Hempsted, L.. l., former pastor of the First Methodist church. States Attor- ney William B. Fitzgerald has pre- pared the cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
BRISTOL COMPANY
 SPONSORS OUTING

Department three of the Bristol Company held an outing at Belll-, man Grove, Naugatuck, yesterday with 25 employees attending. Sports and refreshments comprised the pro gram. Theodore Aldrich was chair man of the arrangements commit. tee, assisted by Arthur Baribault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
- SPOTLIGH7ING --------- Brass City News

turned home on thirity-five day furlough from the U. s. s. Cali fornia stationed at San Pedro California.
 Ski, as the young sailor is called graduated at the Wilby High school in 1884 and while attending school he took up all types of sports.
 He expects to return to his ship in July to finish up his current enlistment of four years after that date he intends to re-enlist in the U. S. Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
NEW SOCIAL CLUB
 ORGANIZED HERE
Former Residents of Cam= pObattari Form New Unit
 Here; Officers Elected

Italo-Americans who came from the town of Campbattaro in the province of Benevento, Italy, have founded the Campobattaro Social Club "to renew the joyous spirit and return in memory to the town of their birth"
 The organization, which has a large membership, was begun by Pasquale Petrillo, who has been prominently associated with work directed to the well being of his townspeople.
 Officers of the club are: President Pasquale Perriello; vice-president, Luigi zacchino; treasurer, Frederico Rinaldi; financial secretary, Amedo Barbieri; corresponding secretary, Joseph Renzoni; orator, Emilio Nardone; curators, Nicola Perillo and Antonio Coiazza; and directors, Giulio Panella, Romolo Pitstacchia, Angelo Nardone, Peter DeCicco, Ar turo DeBlasis, Nicola DeNatale, Um- berto Calabrese, Antonio Massa, AL fredo Barbieri, Livio Nardone, and Leandro DeBlasis.
 The first annual outing of the Campobattaro Club will be held at Lithuanian park on July 4, begin ming at 10 o'clock in the morning and will be attended by a host of friends.
 Committee for the outing in cludes, Chairman, Amedeo Barbieri; i; Pasquale Perillo; Secretary Antonio Beato; treasurer, F. Marucci and Dominic Perillo, J. DeCicco, J. Pa lomba. Attorney Pat DeCicco, J Petroccione, J. Renzoni. Gus De- Cicco, s. Ferraro, c. DePalma, N. DeNatale, F. Rinaldi, O. Perillo, L. Barbieri, T. Perillo, N. Barbieri, J. Barbieri, R. Barbieri, M. Barbier1, Sam Panella and Ali Barbieri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Asks $5.5OO

Damages of $500 are sought in superior court action filed yesterday by Joseph Sugenheimer of New Haven against the Alrope Corporation of Coral Gables. Fla. The suit is based on Sugenheimer's purchase of property at Coral Gables, December IT, 1925.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Cases Continued

Wallace Cheney, 39, of 639 Bank street, arrested yesterday by De- tective Lieut.. William Pollard on charges of assault, was granted a two-day continuance when ar- raigned before Judge Theobald E.. Conway in city court today. He was placed in bond of 5000.
 Marie Barbieri, 20, of 23 Water town avenue, arrested June 2 on a charge of being in danger of fall ing into ways of vice, was grant, ed a continuance till June 1S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Bitten By Dog

Attacked by a collie, Mrs. Marie Shea, of 210 Baldwin street, was treated last night at St. Mary's hospital last night-etaoinnunuur hospital for bites on the calf of her right leg. Mrs. Shea was talk en to the hospital by Motor Pa- trolmen Alfred Overton and John Wallace, and the dog. owned by Mrs. Fannie Fitzsimons of 22O Baldwin street was taken to the city pound.
 The attack occurred on Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
ANNOUNCED
 FOR SCHOOL PLAY

June O'Neill will play the role of Jane Eyre June 13 when the Cros- by senior class play of the same name will be presented at the Wa terbury Women's Club. The drama is laid in England in 1850.
 Principal roles will be played also by Edward Walkowski, Rosaline Me- Kee and William Carroll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
200 Waterbury Men to be Placed on WPA|

and forbid drug stores from having window displays of liquor or adver- tising liquor.
 Passed in the house was bill enabling sports arenas, baseball fields, etc., to sell beer during ath~ letic contests.
 The Sunday sale bill was sp0n~ sored by the Connecticut Retail Liquor Dealers Board of Trade. Of which Harmon A. Genlot of Water- bury is executive secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
New Steward

David Foster of Springfield, Mass. steward at the Springfield Country club for IA years, has been appointed steward of the Country club of Waterbury. He succeeds Charles Pfrommer who resigned Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Recovering

George B. Curley. 30. of iei Chestnut avenue. admitted at st. Mary's hospital Sunday night suf- fering from the effects of illumin- ating gas poisoning. is in good condition at the hospital today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06

AlA Q EATlS IdAlWhy ACpOb-1OI dl- legedly breaking up "Mussy's" TO- nance with her.
 Perhaps the prize Scotchman story of the year broke the other day dur ing a worldwide radio hookup for Their Majesties' Empire Day Cele- brations in Canada The big idea was to have subjects from everywhere in the Empire give ex- pressions of loyalty to the King ano Queen People from all walks of life spoke few words A fellow in Scotland ran true tc form :. He started his speech of loyalty by saying: This is a gude chance to thank my friend in Windsor, Canada, for the bux ot opples he sent me last ChristmasP
 Then there's the one about Me- foofSky, who discovered a corner saloon where the free lunch was plentiful He dined there on it for a week-only buying one glass of dime beer The proprietor decided to throw Mefoofsky a hint For a week he replaced the free lunch with dog biscuits But Mefoofsky wasn't bothered al all He kept coming in regu- larly. buying the single beer and en- toying the dog food =. After a week of that, the owner displayed neither free lunch nor dog biscuits MefoofSky came in that noon and was disappointed "Wot'sa metter," he said, mo murr cookiss?'
 Broadway these days is crowded with dozens of haWkers of propa- ganda pamphlets most of them being Fascist and Nazi periodicals The other evening they were peddling magazine which is op- posed to Russia, Stalin, Reds ano so forth An American sailor in uniform. bought copy at 42nd street, tore it up, threw 1t into the haWkers face, socked him on the nose and repeated the procedure down the line Nobody dared argue or fight with him-because he was in uniform At any rate, he was furious and he cussed them all and blazed away Finally a woman who had witnessed his doings for five streets, went up to him and said: Good work, sailor good work!" He turned to her and chirped: "T've been waiting for months to flatten lotta those gah dambed Communists!"
 In the Stork last night Jimmy Cannon, who is a caustic journalist was being bored by guy who was gabbing about his athelteic achieve ments Nov, James," scolded the show-off's hostess, you mustn' t be so naughty. This nice chap was a very great Olympics runner!" Yeah" exploded Cannon, "then why did he ever stop running?"
 A couple of dandies about town were discussing the latest in Sar- torial splendor at Armando's last night Said the first: T do hear. that Lucius Beebe is teddibly upset because Grover Whalen and his carnation have been stealing Beebe's thunder!" "Yes, poor Lucius," sympathized the other, q hear he is so depressed about it. that he is wearing his vest at half- mast!"
 It seems to us that some of the witnesses being examined by the Dies Committee should be examined by a committee of psychiatrists General Moseley testified that he backs the Bund, but is not Nazi That's like admitting you're rat - but claiming you don't like cheese!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
On FurlougIl

John Herman Bijowslki. ships cook third class, D. 6. Navy the son of Mir, and Mrs. John Bijowski of i74 Mill street, Waterbury re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-06
Walter WillcIleII
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cTrads Mark c0pyrlgh.

Mary, you see, had forgotten the reason for Il Duce's aversion to La- dies of the Press It wasn't so many years ago, you know, that one of them shot French Count in a Paris railway depot-for al- legedly breaking up "Mussy's" TO- nance with her.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-11
Aaron Burr Opera Makes
Hit; Beauty and The
Beast" TO Follow

{ HITTcS had little fault 10 find
with the latest opera written
for the air. +Blsnnerhassett." by
Vittorio oiannini. presented by the
Columbia system. They praised It's
nslodic fl0w and dramatic swift
ness. The story 10 based ON q fic-
uonized episode on Blsnnerhaasest
island Ia the OHIO river. where
Aaron Burr Matched his conspiracy
10 found southwestern empire
Clannini IL the author Of q pre-
vious haif-bour radio opera, Beau
~ and tine Beast
Another radio opera " In ths
offing ~ Ia The outeaat u Poker
Fiat" BY the Czech composer
JaroSnir WsiDbergsr. The opera
10 based On Bret Harts's story. me
date u its presentation has not
been set. although II viii b. short
". tn connection with ths iOOth
anniversary u Bret HaFtsa tarth.
%einosfgsr has developed AZ IN
tsfest IN American themes and hls
latest work. variations On 'Undsr
the Spreading Chestnut Tres " was
given by the New York PhllhAr-
monte this ssaEo1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-11
"Strsd" Theory
Debunked?
How II Is Made and Not
Age Determines Value
of String instrument

WILLIAM MoENNIG, JR-, 81
year-old Philadelphia violin
maker. who copied the Curtis
string quartet's 1894 and l715
Stradivarius violins. 1877 Amati
viola and 1720 Montagnana cello,
has drawn praise Of his work from
collectors and connoisseurs Of
stringed instruments.
Prof. Frederick A. Saunders OF
the Harvard university violin re-
search laboratories. who made
electrical tests comparing the tone
of one of the Moennig copies with
its Cremona original. Is reported to
have said the new violin emitted
sounds more uniformly over the
pitch range than the original and
was easier to play than the orig
inal. speaking for less effort on
the players part.
'Moennig has shown US that
there Ia no secret or mystery TO
violin making, only skilled work
manship and good common sense"
Iso Briselli. Russian-American vio-
linist. said.
Antcn Torello. solo bass. re-
marking that IAN Instruments
merit. as we now realize. Is deter
mined by how IL il made. not by
its age" said the Moennig instru-
ments would serve to focus attea-
ton for the fifst time on America
as a producer of violins.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-11
War In Europe Males
The Going Tough ios
Don cossacL Chorus

WAR IN Europe and ina Russian.
German agree meat have
brought nsw difficulties % the tn.
tsfnationaliy. kngwn Dan cosssak
chorus. heard several lines In Ia
coma and nav On IL iash ucxid
tour and 10th American tear.
Ths Dan cassarks tfassi %
passports issued By tls League ~
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n fsw more nations jsin ha<tili-
ties " viii ~ almost lmpoasslas
fog thefn % travis.
Al ths oashxsak ~ ths suFY~si
war. TIA coesseks wsfs N Ger
many, They managed 10 get 70
Norway, bat M wives and cili.
drsn q - msmbsrs remained 10
the reich.
Ths cosx.eks hsys ssayslsa more
than 900 600 miles since srgsnlxing
In pfis0n camp near Csnstsn.
tinopie following ms asfssi ~ th~
wbits Russian army. 11.ss have
given s.ssz se1esrfs. divided inte
TIRES parts ehusch music. folk
msisdiss ~ Russia. snd cossaek
soldier songs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-11
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-11

father to the thought. the IN.
quirers have been advised 10 60
ahead. Tacoma music teachers
have not been overly enthusiastic.
but have said that II the adult
hands are not too stiff and the
inclination IL strong enough there
In hope for the person II middle
age to become a fair performer Of
simple compositions
Answering thu question more
emphatically hut from another
standpoint there appeared IN a re-
cent issue Of The Etuds. national
music magazine. an article on that
subject. While the particular case
involved was that Of . high school
senior. the translation OF the ar
tiele by Isidor Philip. noted
French pianist and pedagog. holds
encouragement for any adult with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-11

o'clock. The chorus will sing the
sacred cantata, Hear My Prayer,
by Mendelssohn.
The soprano solo will be
sung by Lena Sanders Run
ming. Walter Hopkins will be
at the piano. with Betty War
ner at the organ. John Paul
Bennett will conduct. The
chorus also will be heard at
chapel Friday. Nov. II.
The new voice ensemble was or
ganized to provide medium
through which campus singers not
qualifying for the Adelphian Choral
society could participate in en-
semble work. Though the regis
tration has reached 100, the limit
originally set. Prof. Bennett an
nounced that the membership will
remain open indefinitely to give
other students and members Of the
faculty an opportunity to par
ticipate.
No tryouts are required
Any member Of the faculty or
student body with a singing
voice IL eligible for member
ship. The chief requirement Is
attendance at rehearsais Tues
day and Thursday noon.