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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
France Can t Win OffensiDe War; British Vulnerable -LiddeHHart
BY PAUL FRIGGENs

(NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 London, Oct. 10--If the Allies seem to be waging waiting" war on the Nazis, it may be because the British are extremely vulnerable and unpre- pared and the French canont expect to lick Germany by an offensive.
 This is the conclusion drawn from Liddell Hart, eminent British historian and military authority in his latest book, "The Defense of Britain" just published by Random House.
 A combination of factors adverse ly affect Britain at the outset of the European war, Hart declares.
 Britain began her military prepa- rations appallingly late as was evi- denced by the equalization at Munich just year ago.
 The British Isles are the most vul- nerable to air attack of all big coun- tries.
 It is doubtful whether the power full British fleet is equal to the chal lenge of the Rome-Berlin- -Tokio fleets, assuming Italy should join the Nazis and Japan threaten British &C., tion in the Far East.
 Finally, there is the relative unpre- parednesS of the French, particu- larly from an offensive viewpoint. TIME IS WEAPON
 IN THIS WAR
 True, says Hart, the Allies are arm- ing today at tremendous rate. They may hope to offset the German strength, even Surpass it.
 Meanwhile, here are some of the factors in the British picture as Hart sees them.
 There is now,' says Hart, "a seri- ous threat of a new kind of invasion Gin Britain) by ground forces, though not by an army
 "In the Russian maneuvers of 1886 force of 1900 men, together with 150 machine guns and IS light field guns was carried 100 miles by troop carrying aircraft and dropped on an aerodrome behind the enemy's front. Within eight minutes of the release of the parachutes the force had assembled on the ground and driven off the defenders. Since then the scale of the forces used in such operations has been increased" While Hart does not greatly fear this type of invasion, he points out sabotage agents might be dropped individually or in parties to cut tele-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
STRAND

Performances this evening at Warner Bros. Strand theater con- clude the engagement of Robert Taylor and Hedy Lamar in Lady of the Tropics" also Akim Tamiroff in "The Magnificent Fraud"
 With Norma Shearer, Joan Craw- ford and Waterbury's own Rosalind Russell topping one of the most spectacular casts of film celebrities ever gathered together for one mo- tion picture, "The Women," pictur- ization of Clare Boothe's great Broadway success opens at the Strand tomorrow afternoon as the headliner of the grand double unit show.
 A total of 135 women comprise the characters of the story. with not a main in the cast; nevertheless "The Women" is all about men!
 The film is strictly modern com- edy based upon adventures of the fair sex when they get together in such purely feminine haunts as beauty shops, modiste establish ments, and afternoon bridge. For the sake of comedy, their shortcom- ings are exaggerated in good natured manner and throughout the course of the production every type of wo- man known to the world today has microscope focused upon her per- son.
 Others in the powerful supporting cast include Mary Roland, Paulette Goddard, Phyllis Povah, Joan Fon- taine and Virginia Weilder.
 Co-featuring the program will be Charlie Chan at Treasure Island'' with Sidney Toler in the role of Charlie Chan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
COMMUNITY CLUBS
 ARRANGE PARTIES
East End, West Groups to Celebrate Halloween Inl-
 prOvements Sought

A program of improvements for the section was endorsed last night by the West End Community club The city will be asked to provide a full time policeman for Chase Park to set aside several streets for coasting this winter, to place num- Der of stop-signs and speed limit signs to conduct cleanup cam paign along Watertown avenue and West Main street.
 Alfred Maddoc assumed the chair- manship of the membership com- mittee. He will be assisted by Jo- seph E. Roach.
 Moving pictures will be shown at a special meeting Monday night. The club will hold at Halloween party Oct. 20. Paul Reed presided at last nights meeting.
 Plans for Halloween party to be held Oct. g were made by the East End Community club at a meeting last night at the Hamilton Park pavilion. Joseph Phelan is chair man of the arrangements commit tee. He will be assisted by Clar- ence Waite, Alfred Wiehn, Mrs. Raymond Burke. Mrs. Harry Cashin, Mrs. Charles Berube and Mrs. Her man Schaefer.
 Benjamin Mover was named chairman of the clubs new dramatic group. Also named were Clarence Waite, director; Mrs. Joseph Phelan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
STATE

Attractions concluding their en- agreements this evening at Warmers State theater include Joel McCrea and Brenda Marshall in "Espionage Agent" also Gloria Jean, new star sensation in "The Under-Pup". By special arrangements with the producers, the State brings to thea tergoers of this vicinity the world premiere showing of Warmers great est musical in ten years "On Your Toes" with Zorina, sensational dancer of T Married an Angel" ano Eddie Albert, whom you remember for his brilliant characterization 1T Brother Rat.
 Loaded with girls, gaga, songs ane dances "On Your Toes" is one o1 those few films that can really bt termed as entertainment for every man, woman and child.
 The film is adapted from the high ly successful musical comedy, witt Zorina a natural choice for the starring part inasmuch as she played the same role in the London pro. duction of the stage play. Further
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
M The Local Theateys

assurance that the dancing in the picture would meet the highest standards was contained in the se- lection of George Balanchine, hus- band of zorina and a noted ballet director, to stage the two big danc- ing numbers for the film.
 The two pallets which are the high spots of the screen presenta- tion are entitled, "The Princess zenobia" and Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" and they are both pre- sented for laughs as the saying goes
 In support of the two stars are such famous personalities as Frank McHugh, Alan Hale, James Glea- son, Gloria Dickson and two juv- eniles Donald O'Connor and Sarita Wooten.
 And for your further enjoyment the management will present an- other of the exciting Nancy Drew series, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase" with Bonita Granville in the leading role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Ed Coffey doesn't go much for coffee and dunkerS.
 His speciality toasted rasin cake with milk Sounds like an odd combination, but it's really delicious Mae Downey Parker of the compensation court staff is back at her desk after vacationg last week. Part of her free time was spent at the Worlds Fair. Attorney Harry Albert is popular figure with members of the Fourth Estate square shooter with envabe personality is
 perfect caption for the young barrister Cliff Slater and his scintillatng dance orchestra wowing em every Thursday evening at Temple Hall Babe Miller, formerly of Tmmie Groves Colonials, has joined their sax section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
AT NEW HAVEN ARENA

Lovely Harriet Hilliard, Holly woods favorite singing star will ap- pear in person with Ozzie Nelson and his famous orchestra at the Arena on next Sunday afternoon and evening as 8 featured performer on a -four star" swingsation lineup Miss Hilliard has travelled the en- tire gamut of theatical endeavors in reaching the pinnacle as Hollywood's $ lovely lady of song.
 Red Norvo, known in the world of popular music as the King of the Xylophone," brings his stellar array of swing musicians to the Arena auditorium as the third feature o1 this swing extravaganza. Terry AL Ian is the featured vocalist with the band.
 Henny Youngman, Americas out standing comedian-master of cere. monies. coming direct from Beverly Hills, will head an all-star stage revue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
SWEDISH SOCIETY
 CONFINES FRIDAY
New Haven Clergyman to Speak; Vice=President
 to Be Named

The Rev. Gotthard Hagstrom of New Haven will be the guest speaker when the Swedish Benevolent society of Waterbury gathers for it's semi- annual meeting next Friday evening in the Swedish Baptist church on Bishop street. The Rev. MT. Hag- strom is the possessor of a rich baritone voice, and has promised to sing a number of solos at this oc- casion also. This society has car- ried on its work quietly for many years and has been of help to many needy, distressed and destitute.
 There will be brief business ses- sion at the meeting on Friday eve ming, conducted by the president of the organization, Rev. E. Einar Kron. Other officers are J. A. Sum- din, recording secretary, Mrs. Her man Johnson, financial secretary, and Robert Swanson, treasurer. The Rev. Axel Peterson, former pastor of the Swedish Baptist church, served as vice president of the so- ciety until his departure for Sweden last July. AS yet no successor has been chosen. Ladies of the Swedish Baptist church will serve coffee at the close of the meeting.
 An audience that filled Bethlehem Lutheran church in Thomaston to capacity listened with great enjoy ment to the offering of gospel songs sung by the Chapel Echoes Quartet and assisting artists at benefit concert recently. Mrs. William Gruber, soprano, and Herbert w. Anderson, baritone added to the concert with their solo singing. Members of the quartet are Henry Carlson, first tenor, Paul Johnson, second tenor, Herbert Anderson, first bass, and Evert Anderson, second bass.
 The concert had been arranged by the Luther league for the benefit of the organ fund. A splendid offering for the fund was lifted. Among those attending the concert were visitors from Waterbury, Watertown, Bristol, Bridgeport, and other places. The committee in charge consisted of Rev E. Einar Kron, Mrs. Frank Benson, Miss Florence Thulin, and Miss Linnea Nelson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Editor, Tall Tower Topics Enclosed two complimentary tickets for the annual Automobile Show at the Grand Central Palace in N Y city which will look forward to meeting you at the Press Room which will be located the fourth floor. The show will open Sunday, October IS, at noon and continue from 1O5O a. m uEtil II D. m On the closing day the show will begin at and continue until p. m Ap- preciatng your past cooperation am sincerely yours Edward F. Korbel Director of Publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
Safety Theme Center
 Auto Show Feature
Dramatized Presentation of Various Angles of Safety
 Elighlight of 10th Anniversary Show

the purpose. Interest in this, of course, will focus on the new sealed beam headlighting system. Ex- hibitors of cars equipped with tnis system (practically all of them) will find it to ther advantage to direct show visitors to the fourth floor where they may see in detail how it works. There will be lectures and demonstrations and the new type compared with the old.
 The theme center also will have exhibits of groups that are allied with the automobile industry, such as the rubber manufacturers and others, showing the engineering ad- vancement toward the inherent safety of motor vehicles; likewise exhibits of official departments of the federal, state and local gov- ernments. There are to be dramatic action exhibits by numerous aa- tional and metropolitan organiza- tions engaged in highway safety promotion. The show committee, including Byron c. Foy (Chrysler) chairman; Richard H. Grant (Gen- eral Motors); Paul G. Hoffman. (Studebaker), and Alfred Reeves, show manager, has worked out this exhibit in cooperation with the Au- tomotive Safety Foundation and executives of the groups mentioned below:
 From New York: American In- stitute of Steel Construction; American Petroleu Institute; Cycle Trades of America; Better Vision Institute; National Conser- vation Bureau; Greater New York Safety Council; New York Univer- sity Center for Safety Education: American Standards association: Elks; Good Housekeeping maga- zine, and Rubber Manufacturers association.
 From Washington, D. C.: Auto mobile Manufacturers association; Highway Users Conference; Inter- state Commerce Commission; Public Roads Administration of the Fed eral Works Agency; Highway Edu- cation Board: American Automobile association; National Education as- sociation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Gone in all it's glory. New London folks sadly shook their heads Saturday when they learned that the magnificent Morton F. Plant estate, Branford House. at Eastern Point had just been auctioned oil for mere $55 OOO The estate perhaps one of the most elaborate as well as beautiful along the entire Con- necticut waterfront has been show-pace for years and is reputed to have cost $3,OOOOOO to build and develop When the hammer fell, though the highest bid was S55 OOO The furnishings of the estate are to be sold this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
Here and there

Here and there The new water-works of the metropolitan district of Hartford high up in the Bark hamsead hills an attraction for countless motorists these October Sundays. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bar thoomew of Ashley street celebrating their first wedding anniversary today. Mrs. Bartholomew is the former Betty Barker Mr. and Mrs MT Rud1 srade s. last Saturday. "Little Dlckle Leonard ana Big Dan Gugliott fast-steppng staff members, tried to ing to watch football game and hear baseball contest but Yale officials let do Check it. boys said the gate man, and check it they did. Mike Montory's eagle eye delivery is missed from the bowling drives this fall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
TOOL RIFLE TEAM
 ON ROAD TONIGHT

The Waterbury Tool co. rifle, team win shoot a match tonight against
 the Plymouth club at the latter groups range.
 A new revolver club for the local residents will be formed at . meet ing Thursday night at the Temple
 ton range. Benedict street The
 session will start at ! o'clock. If
 enough interest Is shown a team
 will be entered in one of the state
 leagues this winter. Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
Walnut Hill kernels.

Walnut Hill kernels. . Harry Byrnes is home after long siege at St. Marys Hospital where he under went major operation. . Dr. F. J. Dwyer, Matty Shea and Pat Nage recent visitors at the Worlds Fair. Emma Kane of Ives street has taken posi- tion in Virginia. Dr. L. Mucci of the New Britain Hospital was recent visitor in this neck of the town.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mays visited the Worlds Fair this week, making their fifth trip in all to the Flushing meadows wonderland. George Lowrney is back on the hill again after several weeks absence. MT. and Mrs. James Bowes planning trip to the Worlds Fair next week. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

! New York, Oct. 10-An interest
 ingly dramatized presentation of various angles of safety will be the highway safety theme center occu- pying the fourth floor of the 10th anniversary National Automobile Show in Grand Central Palace, New York. October l5 to 9. The show
 committee considers this so impor- tant that 1t is turning over the en-
 tire exhibit space on that floor for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
Todsys Answers se 0ANlUM CRACKERS
(QueStions on Comic Page)

1. Hitler followed his troops into Poland a few days after the war began.
 2. MuSsolini remained silent early in the war, while his press advised Britain and France to seek peace.
 3. Duke of Windsor returned to England Sept. 12.
 4. Chamberlain flew to Paris Sept. .12
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Japan, the most vulnerable to air at- tack" Britain is now believed to be building 1000 machines month.
 "Britain's problem" as Hart sees it, "is to prevent quick results-and, above all, to safeguard herself against a knockout blow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

secretary; Miss Ella Brophy, treas urer.
 Pupils of Regina Leonard pre- sented an entertainment program following the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
Good Evening.
GLAMOUR GIRL

GLAMOUR GIRL The glamour girl has no clnch Living up to her name; She must be always on her toes In playing the social game. Hardly passes a single night She's not at some smart club, If she decides to stay at home She's rated just dub. She must be seen as well as heard, AS glamorouS as movie star, Ride horse down Broadway Or smoke a long cigar. She must be agreeable, have line, Be beautiful and not dumb, She must have glamour by the yard, No one can call her bum. The glamour girls life is hard, Shes bound to live up to her name She sets the pace as you know In playing the social game.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

phone lines, blow up roads and bridges, dislocate troop movements.
 Until now, England's air program has been tragically slow, says Hart. This may have repercussions since unfortunately, of all great countries, England is, with the exception of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Sweden is buying more American farm implements than last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Mauretania now has only one au- tomobile to every 6,913 inhabitants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10

Women of Chile are becoming interested in American costume jewelry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
Mostly doggy.

Mostly doggy. The handsome and justly famous Great Pyrenees, Champion Azun de Scum of Basquaerie the Needham, Mass. kennels of MT. and Mrs Francis V. Crane, crowned king of his breed at the annual speciality show of the Great PyreneeS Club of America held the New Canaan estate of Mr. and Mrs Edward B. Nesbt Saturday. In England the patron saint of dogs is St. Koch and his feast day recently dogowners from all the nation brought their animals to churches for special blessings and n vocation of the aid of good St. Roch whom here in the states always knew the patron saint of nvalidS Oddly enough St. Bernard of Menthou, founder of the famous hoSpiceS in the Alps Mountains which still bear his name is not represented in church history patron saint but his is given to of the great breeds of large dogs Another St. Bernard-Bernard of Clairvaux-is the patron of bees and chandlers. The American Metal Market magazine deserves bouquets for this novel story which appears in the current issue WHICH WINS?
 Mu S solini
 Hi Ter
 On mberlain
 Da l. adler
 Wh I ch
 Wi Ms
 THE RESULT
 G ermany
 R ussia
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 ngand
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-10
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. It is a seaport of Ecuador. 2. Soviet Russia. 3. A metaollic element. 4. 5000.
 5. Chicago, III. 6. Philip of Macedon. 2. Philadelphia, Pa. 8. At the tip of the tail. g. Bay of Bengal. 10. Yes.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-05-13

Rattlesnakes do not charm their
prey; they do not swallow their
young; do not go blind in August
do not relish direct heat of the
sun; do not welcome a fight; will
not strike unless disturbed OF
frightened; do not always rattle
before striking; cannot strike
without first throwing themselves
into a loose rs" shaped coil. These
are Just a few things that rattle
snakes do not do, as pointed out by
w. T. "Bill' Sweet, widely known Butte
sportsman who long ago turned his
attention to this form Of hunting.
In April MIR. Sweet and party Of
Beaverhead county sports enthusiasts
staged the first rattlesnake hunt Of
the year on Rattlesnake mountain,
south of Melrose. They captured about
20 Of the prairie variety all of which
were exhibited recently in a Butte
window
The method used by Mr.. Sweet and
his friends in taking the reptiles alive
Is simple. The snakes are laSsoed, much
in the same way buckaroo lassoes a
cTitter. A rope loop is thrown over the
Just as simple as that.
But when out for the kill, Mr.. Sweet
uses a novel method of execution. He
has stick, about eight feet in length,
on one end of which Is a small battery.
From the battery two wires extend
along the stick to the other end where
two loose ends of the wire protrude
When the wires touch the snake it is
electrOcuted. Generally 1t takes three
contacts to kill the snake. The snakes
are not hard to approach, according to
Mr.. Sweet, although they do lot Of
kissing. They cannot throw themselves
further than half their length, he
pointed out. After the rope is thrown
over their heads it is an easy matter
to drag them to captivity.
"Rattlesnakes are quite plentiful IN
most of the arid sections OF Montana"
Sweet said. There are about 40 diff
ferent species in the United States,
consisting of the small 'side-winder"
of the Imperial valley Of California to
the large diamond back" of Florida
and Texas, which sometimes attain the
length Of eight feet and weigh is
pounds. ALI are very poisonous and |
bites are fatal in a good many cases
unless quick aid of the suction tube Is |
administered Immediately.
"They belong to the family Crotahdae |
and have one rattle when born. They /
thrive in semi-arid, particularly rocky |
limestone formations. They have been
found in Mexico at elevations as high /
as 14500 feet; in California at eleva-
lions of II 900 feet, but in Montana they /
are rarely found higher than $500
feet elevation as our climate Is more
rigorous.
XIII Off Rodents
'Rattlers are of considerable econom-
ic importance in many areas, since
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-05-13
BRYANT JAMES, 70, FIRST
BENTON WHITE BABY, DIES

Bryant James, IS, a former oldtime
Great Falls printer who claimed to be
the first white child born In Fort
Benton, died recently at Plains.
The only relative known here is a
brother living at Seattle, who was no.
titled and attended the funeral at Mis-
soula. James was unmarried
James left Great Falls about seven
years ago, at which time he retired
on a pension from the International
Typographical union to become a pros
pector in the Camas district.
James had worked in Great Falls,
off and on over a period of about 80
years at his trade of printer, most of
the time on the Tribune. Before leav-
ing there the last time, he had worked
there steadily about 10 years.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-05-13

likely be sent to some large geological
garden"
The horns measured II inches in
circumference and had a two-foot
spread.
Chatfield had a background of ex-
perience to support him in his success
in roping the big mountain sheep, for
the Red Lodge Picket records that
"some time previous to catching the
sheep, MIR. Chatfield caught three ewes
in the same manner, but as they were
not so large and unmanagable, they
did not cause much trouble"
Two of the ewes succumbed to a
disease which resembled distemper
which afflicts dogs shortly after they
are placed in confinement The third
in making its escape.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-05-13
EAST SHORE
HIGHWAY is PROMISED

A delegation of Lake county men
who met with Gov Roy Ayers and
Chief Highway Engineer D. A. Nc
Kinnon in Helena were given a def
mite promise that 81 miles of the
east lake shore road would be con-
structed this summer. They expect the
contract to be let May 81 and construc-
ton to begin the first week in June.
On the Poison end, two miles east
of the city, there is approximately 10
miles of road along the east shore to
be constructed. The road now extends
from Bigfork south to Yellow bay.