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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Democracy Wins

A test made at Iowa State University seems to give scientific proof that democ- racy as way of life helps to create indi- vidual success and happiness Three groups of five youngsters, aged 10 and I and of equal ability, were set to work mak- ing theatrical masks in series of daily half-hour periods.
 In one group democratic methods were used. The project was openly discussed, ideas compared and decision made on the best way to do the work. In the sec ond group the children were simply com manded to perform certain tasks in cer- tain way. Individuality was suppressed and independent opinions ignored. In the third group the workers were given the materials they needed and allowed to pro- ceed as they chose, separately.
 Observers noted all comments and in- cidents taking place in the different groups. Moving pictures were made of the children at work It was found that those working democratically did better work and were friendlier than the others. The children working under orders as in dictatorship = became sullen and unhappy. Tn the laissez-faire group they were egotistical.
 Proof that the different systems pro- duced the different reactions was given when children were moved from one group in short time and lost the charac- teristics of the old one. The democratic principle probably works in much the same way for larger groups, for adults and for nations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

work is coming today from parts of the country where it was never expected to flourish.
 Tn this development, he adds, the fed eral art projects have played an import ant part. For the first time in America, art has had government help. It has amounted to moderate public subsidy. This, by the way, has been true in the artistic periods of nearly all nations. Most of the great art works in ancient Greece and Rome, and in modern Italy and France and other countries, have been government projects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
MUNICIPAL AUDITING (Hartford Courant)

If there was any considerable op- position in the General Assembly to the municipal audit bill, it was not apparent last week. The Senate voiced almost unanimous approval of the measure, such objections as were offered relating only to ad- ministrative detail. These did not concern the primary purposes of the bill which is to save municipalities small and large from defalcations, intentional or unintentional, by es- tablishing formidable check in the form of annual auditing by public accountants.
 An amendment providing for audits by the State Tax Department was proposed in order to save the smaller towns the considerable ex- pense of audits by public account ants. This the Senate rejected, al- though it was by no means un- sound. Much can be said both for audits by public accountants and by the state officials. The important consideration at this time, however, is not so much the cost of the audit ing as the elimination of the un- satisfactory municipal accounting which is frequently in evidence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

New England coastal streams week or so ago were choked with herring. From Providence all the way up to Portland the herring run was on and fishermen were making the most of this annual viSita- tion, one of Natures oddities. Herring like so many other fish return in spring to the spot where they were matched. They may be miles and miles away when the run starts, but ultimately they'll be back pushing and fighting their way up some coastal river in New England. Once the eggs are laid the parent fish depart and themselves the as m until large enough to to start their cycle of migrations. Odd and sure ly interesting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

Rumbling among other exec utives indicates that this may be but the beginning of flood of resignations from men who have gone down the line 100 per cent for Roosevelt, but now feel they are being shunted around with out rhyme or reason.
 NOTE-If the Republicans had been smart enough to sit back and not attack Roosevelt's first reor- ganization move, high-placed Democrats probably would have defeated it for them.
 WEEPING WALLACE
 Only Cabinet officer who dis cussed reorganization with Roose- welt was Henry Wallace, who barged in at the White House un- invited and delivered an almost fearful plea that he be permitted to retain the Forest Service in his Agriculture Department. The For est Service was slated to go to the Interior Department, which will be charged with conservation.
 My grandfather was one of the great conservationists," Wallace pleaded, land my fath- CT gave up his life for the De- partment of Agriculture. This is something which is tied up with my entire family, and you can't let me down now" (Wallace was referring to the fact that his father while Secretary of Agri- culture in the Harding Coolidge Cabinet.)
 Roosevelt, who is great senti- mentalist, appeared touched, so far has made no move to transfer the Forest Service away from Wallace.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Current Comment

have no desire for personal gain as result of my service to the state, Whatever compensation I re- ceive shall be divided in equal shares among Catholic, Protestant and Jewish charitable causes. Rabbi Armond E. Cohen, of Cleve-
 land, on being appointed to a state
 job.
 Every time the Nazis have taken new countries, they have also taken new enemies.
 Prince Hubertus zu Loewenstein,
 exiled German Catholic.
 There is no more reason why a woman shouldn't be president than man. But as for me, nothing on Gods green earth would induce me to run for anything.
 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. We are confronted with the fact that though we should like to re- ceive less gold and even to get rid of substantial amounts there is no acceptable alternative to the policy we have been pursuing Treasury Secretary Morgenthau.  do not know of any government on the continent that is not a re- public.
 Summer welles. acting secretary of state.
 We need boys and girls who can disobey their teachers. who have the courage to strike out and do the things the world needs done. -Ernest o. Melby, dean of the
 scA aol of Education of North
 wesA n University. before an edu- catnrs meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Artistic Progress

The big depression, while bad for busi- ness, has been good for art, says Rock well Kent. The latter has had great lhe people. We have not had an artistic
 1enaIssancea, he says, because the coun- Ey never was very artistic. But there has been ''nalssance", a real birth of national art Az result. rood artistic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

ly Senator Carl Hayden of Arizona is one of the best authorities on the history of his colorful State Said Judge Learned Hand Of New York regarding the question whether a grand jury subpoena comes under criminal or civil pro- cedure: I've written a good many opinions on this point. In the last case I guessed right and the Su- preme Court upheld me" =. The Senate was discussing legislation on stream pollution when Senator Borah introduced a petition from Idaho urging law to bar liquor advertisements. Senators will ob- serve," drily remarked Borah, "that this is another form Of stream pollution that calls for at tention."
 REORGANIZATION
 Members of the Cabinet were completely ignorant of Roosevelt's first Government Reorganization proposal until they read it in the newspapers. Many of their depart ments are vitally affected, but Roosevelt did not even disclose his plan in Cabinet meeting, or offer to discuss it in any manner.
 In fact, the President treated
 his own official family with the
 same secrecy he would show to
 hostile Republicans.
 Result of all this may be that several high-placed officials will turn in their resignations. The resignation of eco Director Fech- ner is a certainty, while Federal Housing Administrator Stewart Mcdonald privately has told friends he will resign if his FILA is put under the proposed new lending agency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

How many people have ever figured out what it costs the City of Waterbury in the course of single year for brush and forest fires. This would be interesting some time Of course everyone knows that every time the fire department is called out it's costing the city money. Add up the endless calls to put out spreading brush fires and you have quite bill. Elim- mate those calls and you likewise elimin- ate the bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Selected Poem
sHIMMERING WORLD

Along the drowsy beach and dune The shadows pass, the shadows pass From dawn across a middle day And down a golden afternoon. The pelican, the aeroplane, The cloud caps. the incredible gull Lattice the light with shadow-shapes Of violet that live again. Upon this level-land. Lending their sun-escaped design To figures prone upon the beach, To ramps and battlements of sand. Whose mimic walls will wear the gleam Of sunlight for a little while world as shimmering as the world That children fashion of a dream Dorothy Randolph Byard, in Christian
 Science Monitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Views of The Press

throughout the State, and which often puts an unnecessary drain on the taxpayers of the towns in which it occurs. If the expense of an audit of town books by an impartial ac- counting concern is high, the tax payers would be repaid several times over by the satisfaction of knowing that the books are in order and that they have responsible check on the use of their funds.
 Long-needed in Connecticut, this legislation merits approval by the House as well as by the Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
. HIGHLlGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Wilson in Love And at War

AAAAN SsC W ~s&
 From Ida M. Tarbell's autobiogra-
 phy: All in the Days Work"
 Macmillan: $3.50); the story of
 . famous journalists recollec-
 tions, 1857-1938.
 Things grew blacker. The day when we would go (to war) seemed always nearer to me. In February of 1916 my depression was deepened by hearing MT. Wilson admit it. My friends, Secretary and Mrs. Daniels, had been so gracious as to inclGs's me among their guests at the cab- inet dinner they were giving in hon. or of the President and the new Mrs. Wilson.
 At the dinner table the President was gay, telling stories, quoting limericks. Later, when it came my turn to talk to him and I told how charming had found Mrs. Wilson's animation and lively wit, he rather eagerly fell to talking of her, and. to my amazed delight, of the diff1- culties of courting lady when eac. time he calls the house is sur- AOullSCo " SCSlCV oCL ElSS liCAAs Dopping his gaiety, he told me a little of the situation at tiie mo- ment. T never go to bed without realizing that may be csi]ed Up by news that will mean that we arc at war. It is harder because the re- ports that come to us must be kept secret. Nasty action, indiscretion might plunge us into dangerous situation when a little care would entirely change the face of things. My great duty is not to see red"
 carried away from that dinner a feeling of the tremendous diffi- culty, of the tremendous threat under which we lived, and of man that hal steeled himself to see us through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

ready, our vocal chords are tun- ed up, there's a megaphone in one first and a cane in the other. Let's go
 B road W ay, where the play houses are clus- tered along the sidestreet {. . the National at at 41st Street with the sultry-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

1. What is the annual salary of the Vice-President of the U. S.?
 3. Name the unit of currency in Italy.
 3. How long is a "hand," used in measuring the height of horsesP
 {. Under which government de- partment is the Bureau of Mines? s. Name the animals that live in colonies and build remarkable dams. 6. Name the Secretary of War during the U. s. participation in the World War.
 2. What is the name of the main mountain mass in Mexico?
 6. What determines the boiling temperature of water?
 O In which National Park is Old Faithful oeyser?
 10. Of which State is Little Rock he capital2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Daily Almanac

Moon rises l2:22 a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:43 a. m.: sets 2:54 D. m. (day- hight timej All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes bitter sunset. Despite adverse weather conditions cowslips
 have come into full bloom in the marshes. Tril- lum may be discovered hiding in the woods IField violets are numerous. stray dandelion bhows; forget-me-nots make white the lawns Mature will not be denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
JOAN GETS THANKS

While passing through Chicago recently, Joan Crawford sent flowers to the Childrens Memorial Hospital. in that city. Yesterday, the star re- ceived more than 200 letters from patients at the hospital, expressing their gratitude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, May 8-This Way to The Big ShowI So step along and see the wonder city of the
 western hemisphere. The locale is Worlds Fair Town, the bus is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

A. There were 79 transfers. The high price for the year was $85,000 and the low was $51,000.
 @. Can white paint be made winter by the addition of black? A. If a so-called white paint ha. a yellowish tinge, the introduction of pinch of prussian blue or lamp' black (which generally has a bluist tinge) will neutralize the yellow ant make the paint winter. If the paint is originally true white, the addi- ton of any color will darken the hue.
 o. In 1888, how many popular and electoral votes were cast for Cleveland and Harrison?
 A. Cleveland had 5,540,050 popu- lar votes and Harrison had ,444,337. But Harrison received 266 electoral votes to Clevelands 168, and Harri- son was elected President.
 o. I was born here of alien par- ents and have never been out of the United States. My parents were not naturalized. Must I be naturalized in order to vote?
 A. Your birth certificate is proof of your American citizenship. This is one of the many misunderstood facts about citizenship. Our bulletin on Citizenship and Naturalization explains who is and who is not citizen. Send four cents to our Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, Washington, D. C., for a copy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
A Thought for Today

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for what soever A man soweth, that shall he also reap Galatians 6:7.
 Blessing ever wait on vrtuous deeds, ana though late, sure reward succeeos'-CongreVe'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

If you want a copy of our book let FAMOUS COMPOSERS, send to The Waterbury Demo- crat's Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. C.. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
D R E w PEARSON ROBERT s. ALLEN

wasn't bng when asserted ne naa Wagner Manufacturers other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

Little Foxes; and Katharine Cor voiced Tallulah Bankhead in "The nell's majectic mumming in s. N. Behrman's footlight froth, "No Time for Comedy" at the Ethel Barrymore-two of the towns top theatricS
 Hubert,s Flea Circus, with the doors flung wide upon the hurly- burly that is Forty-second Street; and where Grover Cleveland AL exander appears daily in competi- tion with troupe of trained in- sects and freakdom the mirl- sky burlesque mart, with its regi- ment of torso twisters, and the New York Public Library only two blocks away ...
 The beefsteaks at Jack Demp- ey's, and Madison Square Garden smack across the street-with its year. round ice-skating parlor on the roof .. Billy Roses Diamond Horseshoe -Roccoco sentiment and the lustiest of all the nocturnal cellars ...
 Sardi's at lunchtine, with the celebrities staring each other down The Radio City Music Hall at Lindys at three in the morn- ing. The Paradise and the Casa Manana, where the visiting fire- mans idea of a Broadway cabaret comes to life twice nightly |. The Radio City Music Hall-Cine- matic grandeur at its peak and the softest loge-seats in town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
SWINGING DOWN SWING ALLEY

Fifty ond Street: Jack Whites nightly insanity at the 18 Club Leon and Eddie's ri bald bufoonery, raucous clowning at Jack Osterman's tabloid retreat and Bert Frohman's tive parlor, where they actually have a haven upstairs to escape the swing tenn pos
 Barbecued porkers at the Pick a-Rib diner The Onyx, the Famous Door, the Swing Club and the Hickory House-valhallas all, for the jitterbugs and down at the end of the alley-St. Patrick's Cathedral, most elo- quently beautiful of Manhattan'S houses of worship,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
Questions
 and Answers
By FREDERICK nl. KERBY

Enclose three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed 60 the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, lOl? Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 o. How can the roots of black berry bushes be killed?
 A. Grub out as much of the root as possible and then pour kerosene over the remainder. Exercise care in using kerosene as it kills all vegeta- ton with which it comes in contact. o. What holiday falls on April 21?
 A. The holiday on that date is observed in Texas only, to com- memorate the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto, in 1886. This battle forced Mexico to recognize the independence of Texas.
 @. How many memberships on the New York Stock Exchange were 6 transferred in 1888, and what was the highest price?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
@. What holiday falls on April

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, Don't cry over split milk; say, "about split milk"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
What's s Your l. O?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08
TAKE ALONG PLENTY OF FOLDING MONEY

The East Side, where 8 white tie and a lifted eyebrow are your best calling cards of all The Stork Club-jumping from dusk to curfew time with debs and celebrated imbibers of the literati and stage set, where a gentleman named Sherman Billingsley is king of Americas most fabulous cafe clique Fefe's Monte Carlo, but don't even bother to peek inside unless you're wearing your best bib, tucker and bankroll.
 John Perona's glittering Fl Mo- rocco, with more jewelry meath one roof than at Carriers Henri's casual PariSian eating house-the finest cuisine on the island ..
 The Sert Room of the Waldorf Astoria, the Persian Room of the Plaza and the swank roof atop the St. Regis-plushiest of the pa trician playgrounds . .and the tiny row of austere dwellings along Sutton Place, one flight up over the East Riyer-the most ex- pensive chunk of land in the city. TO DOWNTOWN
 MELTING POT
 Downtown: (Go slow, driver) .. A cacaphony of every accent but American The YiddiSh the ater actors arguing over the glass; es of steanling tea at the Cafe Royale on Second Avenue and 18th Street
 Fourte nth Street-sidewalks jammed with hawkers, proletarian haranguers, the Salvation Army's elegant edifice west of Sixth Ave- nue and the wailing of the gypsy choir at the Russian Kretchma- Muscovite madness one flight downstairs.
 Greenwich Village, phoniest of all Gotham's locales, with night clubs mushrooming in every alley but with not 8 Bohemian in block The Whitney Museum of Art, just off 9th Street-dedi- cated to modern art .. China town, the Bowery, Wall Street and the Battery - more fascinating than any theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-08

A. There were 79 transfers. The high price for the year was $85,000 and the low was $51,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
Schools
Churches
OF Interest to Women soeey Stas,
Many Prizes For
University Club
Party Saturday

Eleven prizes, 10 for auction, con-
tract and Chlnker Cheks, and one
door prize are to be awarded at
the benefit bridge party sponsored
Saturday by Women's University
club to raise money for their
scholarship loan fund. The party
will take place in the Ten Thou
sand club house.
The party is TO be one of the
incest of the season according to
the plans made by the committees.
Playing will start at pm. and
tables will be arranged for auction
and contract bridge, guests pivot
ing or progressing in both groups
Two prizes will be given for the
winners in the auction pivoting
group, two for the winners in the
auction progressing group, two for
the winners in the contract pivot
ing group and two for the winners
in the contract progressing divi-
sion Those wishing to play Chinker
Checks may do so, and two prizes
will be awarded to the winners in
this game.
After the games tempting re-
freshments will be served.
Mrs. Ethel Parent is general
chairman and tickets may be OBJ
tanned from her or from any men,
Der of the club
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
Tenth Birthday
Incentive For
GayParty

Ten little girls helped Audrey
Macurda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Malcolm Macurda of 1414 Brighton
avenue. celebrate her tenth birth
day anniversary Wednesday after
noon at a party given at the Ma
curda home after school.
Since the guests are all in the
same room at school where they
are studying a colonial project, Mrs.
Macurda used that theme in her
table appointment, the birthday
cake being a charming colonial
doll. The three TERED cake was
decorated to resemble the flounced
skirt of a colonial belle, and pink
icing and pink rosebuds contribut-
ed to the realistic effect. The 1C
birthday candles were placed, one
each IN 10 cup cakes. Pink sweet
peas in a white bowl, and tall pink
tapers completed the appointment
At each place crackers containing
favors and caps were found by the
delighted guests.
For the game, prizes went tC
Jean Swanberger and Diane Glenn.
ons.
Guests were: Barbara Del
Wright, Mary Joy Robertson, Ger.
ry Starr, Judy Justman, Carolyr
Goree, Barbara Small, Diane Glenn
ons. Jean SwanbergerJ Marjorie
Odle, and Audrey Macurda.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23

election Of officers. Mrs. II. T
Miller of Ell Centro, representing
the Holtville Women's club, is coun-
ty president.
Full Program
Luncheon will be served at l2:3C
in the Ten Thousand club house
by Mrs. N. A. Contos and her COM
mittee, the afternoon session being
scheduled also for the club house.
Club women are anticipating with
pleasure the address by Mrs. Belle
Renchley, director of the San Diego
zoo, and sister of Mrs. Miller, who
will show two reels of motion pic
lures and talk on What TO See at
the Zoo"
Luncheon reservations should be
made at once with Mrs. S. Emm1tt
Allen, telephone 480-J, or Mrs. Earl
Kraft, 1917
The luncheon and the afternoon
session are open to the public. Res
ervations must be made for the
luncheon but none need be made
for the afternoon meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-23
Aiamo-VerdeH Has
Buffet Meals as
Proqram Subject

Buffet meals, under the direction
of Miss Rita O'Connor and Mrs.
Guy E. Tuttle, project leaders,
formed the subject for discussion
at the meeting of the Alamo-Verde
home department Tuesday at the
home of Mrs l.. C. Hawk.
The project leaders, assisted by
Miss Florence Glenn, home demon
stration agent, pointed out discus
sed menus, decorations, table ap-
pointments, service for buffet meals
the luncheon illustrating The points
made in the talks. A green and
white table appointment was used
with white sweetpeaS as the cen-
terpiece, silver coffee and tea ser
vices contributing to the effect
Members present were: Mes
danes j. Connolly, Charles Mellor
L. w Armstrong, Guy E. Tuttle
Anna SiegriSt, d. Mackenzie, H
Hunick. George Mellor, Ray Mellor
L. Dobbs. H. K. Law, Frank Kum-
berg, Robert Hawk, F.. w. Leng
Curtis Mayfield A. L. Bernshouse
A. Cary, Miss O'Connor, Miss
Glenn.