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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
MAJOR WISEMAN
 COMING TO CITY
Former Salvation Army Worker to Conduct Evan-
 gelistic Services

Adjutant Hugo Wiberg of the To- cal corps of the Salvation Army to- day received word from Major Charles Wiseman of Nashua, N. H., that he will arrive in Waterbury, Monday, May 9th to conduct a months evangelistic services. The schedule of meeting at the Citadel on Cherry street will be the same as usual, public meetings Wednes- day, Thursday and Saturday nights at 8, Sundays at 10 a. m., 6:30 and p. m. Major Wiseman retired from active service a couple of years ago but has conducted preaching mis- sions throughout the eastern states since then. The major was one of the Arnny's most successful corps officers in this part of the coun- try, and commanded many of the larger corps of the territory.
 Arrangements have also beer made through Major A. Edgar Ar. kett of divisional headquarters ir Hartford for Lieutenant Lester Auchmoody to assist Adjutant Wi. berg for the duration of the Annua Maintenance Appeal commencing or May 18th. Lieut.. Auchmoody was in Waterbury for a few weeks last fall. Lately he has been assisting at the corps in AnSonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Special to The Dernocrat)

State Capitol, Hartford, May B. Claiming that fragrant violations of parliamentary procedure had been committed, at yesterdays New Ha- ven county meeting, Democrats to- day were studying possible courses of action. Strong condemnation of Republican "boss" rule was voiced. / The county meeting, with the Democrats refusing to vote. ap- proved @ budget of $l,264, ,000 for the county for the next bienniun1. This sum is $96,000 less than that asked for by the county commissioners.
 Taken out of the budget was a customary item of $700 year for gasoline for High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven county, Democrat. The vote was 19-17, with sevreal Republicans joining the Democrats in opposition. A mo- ton to allow the sheriff eight cents a mile was beaten 1918.
 Tn both instances the Democrats charged that the tellers had count ed the votes incorrectly, but were refused a recount each time. A mo- tion for reconsideration of the votes was not accepted by the chair.
 Senator Daniel Mccarthy, of An-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Holy Cross President
 Reunion Guest Here
Rev. Francis J. Dolan, S. J., Among Distinguished
 Guests Expected at Alumni Banquet Tonight

Plans for a reception to Rev. Francis J. Dolan, S.J., president of Holy Cross college, to be held prior to the annual banquet of the Nau- gatuck Valley club of Holy Cross at the Hotel Elton this evening at 8 o'clock, were completed today by officers and members of the com- mittee in charge.
 Father Dolan is expected to ar- rive in Waterbury late this after noon accompanied by Charles Bow man Strome, secretary of the gen. eral alumni association. It is also hoped, too, that one or more of the Waterbury Jesuits now stationed at Holy Cross may make the trip to Waterbury for the event.
 It was also learned today by the committee that the Quinebaug club of Holy Cross, which will send a delegation to the banquet, is en- deavoring to bring the Rev. John Fox, S.J., prefect of St. Roberts Hall, Promfret, Conn.,, and former president of Holy Cross, to Water bury for tonight's affair.
 Other guests will include: Rev. George Connors of Springfield, Mass, president of the general alumni group, Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti of Hartford, former Judge Daniel Pryor of AL bany, N. Y, Charles Rockett of Drovijrooo D opI Atty, nh ny,, o c R. Fitzsimons of New Haven.
 Delegations are expected from Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Ansonia and Derby, Torrington, Danbury and other points in west ern Connecticut.
 John P. Kinney of the Crosby high school faculty will preside as toast master. He will be introduced by Dr. M. J. Lawlor, president of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
DAY ! PROGRAM GIVEN
Children of Mary Society of St. Lucy's Church
 Hosts to Mothers

The Children of Mary of St. Lucy's church presented an enjoy able Mothers Day program at the parish hall last night. The com- mittee in charge of proceedings fol- lows: Rev. Michael McVerry, chap lain; Louise Mazzaferro, president; and Julia Jannetty, play director. Others assisting on the committee were: Jean Antonio, Sylvia Perillo, Rosalie Longo, Phyliss Mangini, Concetta R. Ciaccio and Angeline Summa.
 The program opened as follows: Remarks-Rev. Felix Scoglio
 Remarks, Rev. Felix Scoglio; Louis Montello Accordion selection), My Heart Belongs to Daddy; Carmine Montanarosa (vocal selections, ac- companied by Louis Montello and his accordion), When Mother Play ed the Organ" My Mom";; Marie Calo (vocal selections, accompanied by Concetta Ciaccio at the piano), Gounod's Ave Maria," "Why Can't Mothers Live on Forever; Julia Jannetty, A Mothers Day address.
 Upon termination of the first half of the program, one-act play, en- titled "Il Giudizio Di Salomone" (Solomon's Wisdom), was presented. Those in the cast were:
 Ida .................F Florence Nargi Gina .......... Anna Maccariello Marcella ............M Mary Di Carlo Clara ...............M .Melba Falcone Rita ...............Ca .Carmela Di Leo Flora Lena Gugliotti Berta (cousin) Josephine Lantieri Mario (maid) ..... .Adeline La Pic
 Later, refreshments were served to all Children of Mary members and their mothers.
 Sunday they will receive commun- ion in body and following will be the annual communion breakfast at Bosco's hall. All Children of Mary of St. Lucy's parish are urged to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
GO. P. Steam Roller
 tsFlattens" Democrats
Senator Mccarthy Threatens Probe of County GOvern- ment; Budget Approved Sheriff Expenses Slashed

sonia, charging that the Republi- cans were playing petty politics, !" declared he would place in the sem ate a resolution for the investiga- ton of the county government.
 Rep. Charles Harper, of Middle bury, a Republican, and chairman of the budget committee, spoke in favor of allowing the gasoline item for the shreiff to remain in the budget.
 Rep. John Lynch of West Haven led the opposition to the gasoline item, claiming that it is not needed by the county sheriff.
 Under the budget voted yesterday, the county must raise $273,410 by a tax on towns in the county. The rest of the money will come from other sources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
GIRL SCOUTS PLAN
 CAMP DISCUSSION

Plans for the camping season at Camp Wequapauset will be discussed at a meeting of the newly-formed junior camp committee of the Wa terbury Girl Scout council Satur- day morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Scout House of the First Congrega- tional church.
 Betty Donahue, Barbara Carlin, Shirley Collins and Eleanor Snyder arranged the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
DRUM CORPSPLAN
 JOURNEY TO FAIR

Plans to attend the Worlds Fair In August were made last night at the annual meeting of the Matta- tuck Drum Corps last night at a meeting in the club rooms on Pier pont road. Ralph Pierpont was elected president.
 Other officers elected were: Drum major, Marvin Wheeler; drum sergeant, Leland Garrigus; fife sergeant, Andrew Kitchenka; quartermaster, Francis Judd; sec- retary, Franklin Brown; treasurer, George Baldwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
CONFERENCE HELD
 ON 1889 CAMPAIGN

Several officers of out of town as- sociations were guests yesterday at meeting of the Waterbury Anti- Tuberculosis league In the Lincoln house. Mrs. Florence Bfeen of the National Tuberculosis association of New York City was the speaker, William M. Harris, Mrs. A. A. Crane, Miss Anna q. Murphy, and Mrs. Alice s. Jackson were members of tke Waterbury league at the Eneet- ing. Tuberculosis seals for ie3e were exhibited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

local alumni club. Other officers of the club include: Cornelius F Maloney, vice-president; and Atty Maurice P. Wrenn, secretary-treas- urer. The Rev. Raymond J. Ken nedy of Middlebury is chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

The War Department has let a contract for six robot radio-con- trolled planes. The planes will be about eight feet long, and have a Wing-Spread of 12 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

Central Africa has c plan for settling thousands Of Drltain's m. employed to develop districts rich :n mineral resources.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14
HCRADLE SONGH
Continued from Page y

termed udrama". .
For a number of years subsequent to the writing
Of this story, tWo-act play was, In the con senss
Of experts, revolutionary thing. Greenbe1ters may
realize the probable basis for this opinion When
they experience only intermission this time In
stead the usual two, to which they have perhaps
become accustomed
The Players have tried to utilize fully the ser
vices of all Indicated any desire to work on
productions, and result this play and the pre-
Hous carried extensive Froduc tion staffso
A number the staff of 1.-THE Cradle Song" have al
ready been Listed. The following are also busi1y
engaged in the current play in the capacities ind1-
Gated: Leonard Buck and Dayton Hull bus mess mana
gers; Andrew Freeman, Sidney Henes, and William A.
Kins1ey, stage crew.
Director Dorothy East managed to put in great
deal Of ground Work-basic plans for prodnctton-
before mAwake and S1ngr had been presented Last
month. Consequently, the current play has received
much detailed attention and thorough preparation.
The cast and all Players connected with this produc
tion have been by the beauty Of the story
The Nms' robes for "The Cradle Song" were made
by Players under the chairmanship of Edna BarloWe
and according to generous advice received from sew
eral Sis of the Dominican House in Washington.
They are, therefore, authentic In every respect.
"The Cradle Song" is the first given by the Play
benefit play. All four of the Greenbelt
churches benefit directly according the number
tickets they sell. Another article elsewhere in the
Cooperator covers this subject.
Personal Advertisements
FOR SALE: One upholstered chair with slip cover.
$500. L6-C Gre scent Road. Phone 3347.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14
Council To Study Budget
In Meeting This Saturday

At the meeting of the Town Council Monday Roy S.
Braden set special meeting for Pm. Saturday to
60 over the financial statement for the past year
and to consider the budgets as drawn up by the Town
Management, for next year. Citizens free to at
tend this session and later there Will also be q
special public hearing at which they may express
their opinions.
After Wallace Mabee's report of the cost of the
police horses to the town to date, Mr.. Braden form
ally thdrew his recommendations that they be so1ds
In answer to Councilman Rcker's question to the
possibility of keeping only one, it pointed out
that for long shifts of work was needed to re-
lieve the other Harvey Vincent suggested that per-
haps this where two could live as cheaply
Mr.. ]. L. Pincln1ey raised questions about
rules of order up for second reading. These
voted to be accepted at the close of the meet
ing.
The unusually large audience Of II citizens were
interested in Mr. Bradens regular monthly report Of
the activities of the different depar nents. This
report contained pertinent facts and figures rela-
tive to public safety, recreation, the Library
adult education, garbage collection, and so FORTH
Governor o'Comor's proclamation relative to
Traffic Safety Week read by Mr.. Braden. Mayor
Maurer presented resolution comending the work of
the Hospital Auxiliary.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14

Dear Santa
Please bring farm wagon DR.. and Nurse set,
single gun sets. 7 am years old my brother is l.
years old. thank you. William Bobby Dove.
100000
Evidently having the intention Of getting help
with his spelling but forgetting it, Billy Be1ton put
his letter in the box before he finished it, Judging
from the blanks in it. The letter follows;
Dear santa claus
You Will like my ristmas tree. father gave it
to I have - NY kitty wants some
toys wanth toys too. We like candy toe. Thank
you santa claus. Billy Bolton.
100000
Little Harvey Ritter, s years old, not only thinks
of himself but also Of his father mother and "b1g
sis ter" when he writes to Santa. After Listing
sled and little Fl re engine with rubber hose and
ladders for himself, Harvey says, "F1ease bring my
mother and daddy something nice and my big sister,
Louise bycic1e." Helen Ritter, also s, wants
"nice big doll bed.n
Regrettab1y, the Lack Of space does not permit
the Cooperator to publish all of the letters dropped
in the box in Toytom for Santa Claus by Greenbelt
children. Some of them quite Long and some are
simply lists of desired toys. In addition to the
above letters, communicate izing tn cdr wants
received from the following children:
Charles Miller, Edward Blum, Barbara Carson, ,Amel-
ia Mona enjamin, Tommy and David Fulmer, Ray and
Virginia Sorell, Vincent Reedy and Joan AcNamara.
Addi onal Santa Claus lie tiers will be published
in next weeks Cooperator.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14
FEDERATION ASKS HOUSING REPRESENTATION

A proposal for creation of Prince Georges Cou-
ty Housing Authority eliminate substandard hous
ing condition in the metropolitan Of the
ty to be presented to the county comi ssioners
Tuesday at Upper Marlboro.
The proposal is the result of tWo-month study
of housing conditions in the congested metropolitan
area, and suggests the comm ssioners appoint an a-
thority Of five members.
The County Federation of Citizens Association
passed resolution requesting representation Of
civic groups any Prince Georges County Housing
Authority that might be created. The resolution
seeks appointment of the Federations members
to any authority the commissioners might set up.
The Federation represents 2o different corunni ties
in the county and the Members considered it only
natural that they should be represented any com-
ty housing authority.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14
&; Letters to Santa

Dear SANTA,
IF tell you what want will you be sure and
bring it? will tell you now, DON'T forget. What
want most is a pair of ice skates so can go
skating. Then I want a victrola so practice
my dancing So Mrs. Land WON'T get mad. After that
want lot little things such as dresser set,
manicure set, and soft slippers for dancing. Sin
cere1y, Mari1yn Westfall.
Dear Santa claus,
from lorraine Buck.
Dear Santa Claus
want a pair of skates. want folding doll
carriage. I want Baby Marie doll. 1t only cost
o5&. I want about pairs of sox. Your friend Pat
sy Iesse.
Dear Santa:
Please remember all the children this year. Bring
me a bycicle. I good girl. Love and Kisses.
Dotsie Burke
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me Police suit; play dog. Thank
you, Walker Miller.
100000
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14

Yale B. huffman, 2-B NortfMay, Harry E. Hesse,
6-J Hillside and Joseph oLeary, I'D Norttmay, have
been named the nominating committee for the coming
Health Association elections. Nominations must be
submitted in writing with two signatures. Several
have already been turned in to the committee. There
will be four vacancies the board of directors,
the terms Of Martha Maldn, Donald H. Cooper Joseph
o'Leary and Ernest Demi tatis expire next month.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14

Mr. Florence Bone Of Decatur, illinois, came to
Greenbelt December to take up residence nthlHr
SON DR.. Hugh A. Bone Of Woodland Way.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-14

That the United States should buy Greenland and
Iceland proposed by eecretary Seward.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
WANTS CITY TO
ACT ON HOUSING

Tacoma = city council should get
busy Immediately 10 take advant-
age of the =1Im-cl ga rance pro-
gram OF the federal housing
authority and the Era nts accom-
panying II for lOw-cOst housing
projects. Rep Hugh Roselni,
member of the Pierce county dele
CATION in the recent legislature.
told city com misSionerS Monday.
Seattle has already passed its
ordinances and Mayor Langlie has
named his Sea tile housing author
ity board" ROSeIIini declared We
were two years behind times in
getting this ena bling a ct through
the legislature but II has been
passed and signed now
He said he had written to Mayor
Siegle during the session but had
received no reply
Acting Mayor Da VISson prom
Used the coun ell would Immediate
ly discuss the situation with Cor
poration Counsel Car Others. in
view of Mayor SieEles absence
from the city
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
c. Of c. BOUGHT
GAS, IS REPORT

WASHINGTON - The senate
civil liberties committee recon-
mended today that the national
firearms act be revised to prevent
use of machine guns and gas
bombs in industrial deputies
The committee. in a detailed re-
port, listed Tacoma Chamber Of
Commerce as purchasing s1,727 So
worth of tear and sickening gas
equipment between 1888 and 1887.
Its report to the senate COM
pleted the series of findings of the
committee on what it termed the
four chief inStrumentalities of
-unionlsm-s strike breaking. in
dustria espionage. private police
systems and industrial munitions.
The report was based on evidence
compiled during a two and one
half year study Of alleged viola
tons of free speech and assembly
and undue interference with the
right of labor to organize and bar
gain collectively.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
CREDIT UNIONS
TO PICK HEADS

Tacoma chapter of Credit
Unions will hold its annual meet
ing Tuesday evening at $50
dinner at Tacoma hotel, where
officers will be elected and con-
sideration given to new bylaws. 1t
will be a no-host affair
V G. Skinner, state supervisor
of savings and loan associations,
and Charles Dodds. representative
of Washington Credit Union as
ISOLATION. will discuss local and
state credit union problems.
Arrangements for the meeting
rest with a committee including
r G.. Mckee, Charles Emigh and
Grant Richards Present officers
of the chapter are A. M Angove,
president; Miss Margaret Titus,
vice president, and E. W. Hilton.
secretary-treasure
All credit unions in Pierce coun-
~ are TO have representatives
present.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
IL 8M&3&fE3Ssll
Italian Steamer Edda Back III, Port
To Load Cargo for European Coun tres

Returning 10 Tacoma after Ar
absence OF several months. the
Italian steamer Edds locked at
Port piers Monday morning 10 be-
gin loading cargo destined for
delivery n France. Holland and
Germany.
The vessel has been operated for
the past year by the North Ger
man LLOYD line Her Tacoma
cargo on the present voyage con-
sisted Of logs and five carloads Of
fresh fruit
Also IN from Europe vas the
British steamer Gracia Of the Don
aidson line. which locked at the
smelter FOR lumber early Monday
She was 70 shit 10 Port piers IN
tho afternoon 10 lift canned goods
and plywood.
To Discharge Coke
The French liner San Antonio
arrived At the Waterside Milling
Co. Sunday night 10 discharge
coke from Europe and load gen
eral local cargo. She vii sail
Tuesday.
Steel from the east coast was
being discharged at Port piers
Monday by the Oakmar. She Will
shift to the lumber dock Monday
night TO remain through Tuesday.
taking cargo for Atlantic coast
ports.
Two off-shore vessels scheduled
for arrival at Port piers on Tues
day have been delayed The India
Maru, loading for the Orient. will
work here Friday and Saturday.
The Donau. another North German
Lloyd liner. will dock Wednesday
morning to take 300 tons of sack
ed wheat and shipments of pulp,
plywood. logs and lumber
Due on Tuesday
One intercoastal freighter, the
Illinoian Cex-Isthmian), and four
coastwise ships. the Portland
Stanley Griffiths, Olympic and
Coast Banker. are expected to
reach Tacoma docks Tuesday.
The harbor put in a busy week
end. with II arrivals and eight
sailings between Saturday noon
and Monday morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
LUMBER FIGHTS
TRADE MEASURE

OLYMPIA - Lumber interests
retail and wholesale grocers clash.
ed Monday in a public hearing be-
fore Gov. Clarence D. Martin or
HB2S2, the loss leader" bill aim.
ed at asserted unfair trade prac.
tees.
Approximately 100 persons at
tended the hearing where argu-
ments We're given for and against
the measure. still unsigned by the
governor.
Leading opposition to the bill
was c. S. Chapman. Tacoma
representing Weyerhaeuser Tim
Der Co. and L. 3. Donley, Aber-
deem attorney representing lum,
bermen of Grays Harbor area.
Numerous speakers for the bill
were heard, including James A
Taylor, president of the State Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor. and George Hub
bard. Seattle attorney represent.
ing the trade associations.
Hubbard asserted the bill was
similar to the fair trade" prac-
tees in California and would not
affect any industries which did not
want to come under its provisions.
visions
The hill, introduced BY the
house committee on com
merce and manufacturing,
would prevent chain stores
and others from selling any
articles at Il loss to attract
trade. Lumbermen objected
the bill was much broader
than that and would adversely
affect their industry.
Several women representing the
state womens organizations and
speaking as consumers opposed the
measure. Reps. Cecil Gholson. r.,
Yakima, and Pat Hurley D..
Skagit, both spoke in favor of the
bill and condemned its opponents
for not opposing 1t when II was
before house and senate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
TWO EoR 70 "a aF PtYII

Mai John = Lzz-lor, finance
officer of the NSzShiu Econ National
Guard. and Ted p F<nightlnger,
state director Of pI bhcity, both
from the q mp NJ Urray head
quarters VII leave Wednesday
night for - aShl1 Ero7- D. c, for
the annual aG Caucs general con-
vention i vas aunOunc ed Monday
by Brig. Gen Maurice Thompson.
the adjutauE general
The three-dz y CorINe Dtlon, March
81 IS ana % at the national
capital viii deal with plans for
the summer cal pS. public rela-
tons work and proposals for
activation o. more IA Cional guard
units in the state after July !.
Maj Lawlor and knl = htlinger ex-
pect To return a bout a pril 4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20

Armour cement VS. made todsv
that the IA - neze - Gamer Venice
haru which begins the X" line s
new service 20 the west coast Of
South America vii work IN Ia
coma March - She will be foI-
lowed BY the Montreal Maru in
April.
ships ~ part Ed and Oakmar
Port piers- @aE Antonio Waterslde
Milling CO Cz-aEta SE-Zelter Liberty
Clio DicEr-zH mill san Clemenre
Sperre docE Sz1-eEadC. Mccormick
cock
ship due Tzzesc4z nlnoian and
Portland b H-E- dock STANLEY Grlt-
flths and OF Ulc Stlaffcr No.
Coast BazzEsr @zaCze- 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
COMMISSIONER FIGHTS
3-MILE Limit BILL

OLYMPIA-State Land Com
missioner Albert c. Martin was in
Washington. D. c., today TO op-
pose passage OF resolution now
before congress to give the federal
government ownership of all ocean
shorelands out to the three-mile
limit.
While the bill was designed
mainly to give the government
control of oil fields along the ocean
in California, II would take from
this state its beaches as well. A
public hearing Is scheduled March
% before a house committee, at
which Martin will appear. He was
to attend a preliminary meeting
with numerous other state OF
ficials opposing the measure.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-20
NAME z COMPANIES
IN SUIT FOR DAMAGES

Tacoma Railway 4 Power Co.,
and United Pacific Insurance Co.
of Seattle were named defendants
in suit filed in superior court
Monday by Joseph F. Dubail and
c. S. Thomas. the result OF an au-
tomobile accident last Oct. %.
The complaint recites that Du-
bail was driving his car, in which
Thomas was passenger, when il
was involved in a collision at Ea.
26th and Ea. d SITS. with bus
owned by the T, r. x p. Co. Du-
bail asks judgment of S235 against
both defendants for damage 10 his
automobile, while Thomas seeks
$4,000 for injuries assertedly re-
ceived in the crash.