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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
Police Chief Points
 Out Need Of Care
 By Persons on Streets
Cur in November, December -Many Physical Fac- tors Contribute to Dangers at This Time of Year

'The law will not protect the non- chalant pedestrian who ambles erom between parked cars, alights from car without looking, or wanders upon the street like @ chicken, very must unconcerned about his safety.
 So says Supt. of Police William J. Roach in his weekly safety state- ment which observes that nearly one-fourth of all pedestrian acci- dents occur during the months of November and December.
 Supt. Roach's statement follows:
 "A study of the records of the Accident Prevention Bureau show that we are in the midst of the season unfavorab1e and most dan- gerous to pedestrians in traffic. Nearly one-fourth of all pedestrian accidents occur during the months of November and December accord tng to the records of our bureau. A higher percentage, than any other type, of pedestrian fatalities occur in the month of December.
 The reason for the high auto pedestrian accident record during the latter months of each are obvi- ous: bad weather, poor visibility, slippery streets, more hours of darkness, heavier and darker cloth ing worn by pedestrians, more shoppers, and increased activity in general brought about by the holi- day season.
 Pedestrians as well as motorists must remember that the rights of pedestrians and motor vehicles on public thoroughfare are equal and each is obligated to act with due regard to the movements of others. The law will not protect the nonchalant pedestrian who ambles from between parked cars, alights from a car without looking, or wanders upon the street like chicken, very must unconcerned about his own safety.
 "On the other hand the foot traveller seems to be the favorite of the law as the care to be exerted by the driver of a motor vehicle is far greater than that required of a pe- destrian. This Is because a car trav- cling at @ legal rate of speed in a bu'dness area will move about twenty feet while the foot-traveler is taking but one step, and the force exerted by the operating at even moderate rate of speed is several thousand times greater than the resistance of pedestrian. Moreover, an auto-pedestrian col-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

fine speaker and is regarded as one of the foremost educators in New England.
 Program The full program is as follows: l. Funeral March = Eugene T. Oviatt, organist; 9. Star Spangled Banner-organist; 3. Opening cer- emony, Exalted Ruler-Walter A. Jarvis; 4. Prayer, Chaplain-Frank H. Bailey, P. E. R.; 5. Organ selec- tion; 6. Memorial ceremony, Off. cers of Waterbury Lodge; 2. The Holy City, Henri F. Mathieu; 8. Eu- logy, Hon. James F. Rockett, A. M, LID, Director of Education, State of Rhode Island; g. Organ selec- tion; 10. Altar service, Officers of Waterbury Lodge; II. The Rosary, Henri F. Mathieu; 12. Ould Lang Syne, Members of Waterbury Lodge; 12A Benediction, Chaplain-Frank H. Bailey, P. E. R.; IA. Recessional. Eugene T. Oviatt, otganist.
 Deceased Members Deceased members of the past year who Will be eulogized include:
 James T. Nelson
 Jeremiah F. Squires
 Patrick J. McPartland
 Joseph P. Geghan
 Dr. Peter T. Keeley
 James F. Laughlin
 Henry F. Marendaz
 Joseph l.. Belleville
 Michael J. Thompson
 George Hauser
 Patrick McCabe
 John J. Scully
 John Draher
 Dr. Thomas E. Parker
 John B. Sweeney
 Hon. William E. ThOms Dr. George F. Lancaster
 John V. McGowan
 Martin Furey
 Arthur J. Lunny
 Thomas F. McGrath
 Dr. John E. Farrell
 John P. Conway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
Mary Weis Left
 $22,754 Estate


 The late Miss Mary A. Weis, of South Elm street, left an es- tate of $22,754.S1, according to an inventory filed with Judge Patrick Healey in probate court today. There are only two items listed, . bank account of $l7,- 098.15 at the Waterbury Saw ings bank, and real estate on South Elm street, valued at $5,656.66.
 Miss Wels died Oct. 3.
 Also filed today was the in- ventory of Miss Weis' late brother, Richard, who died Oct. 15, 1898. Listed Is interest in real estate on South Elm street, totalling $2,429.97.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
WILL. GET BENEFITS.
MayOr=Elect ScuIIy PrOm- ises WOmen's Booster
 Club Efficient Work

Mayor Elect Vincent A. Scully told members of the Women's Demo- cratic Booster club at The Elton last night that efficiency would be the keynote of his administration. His first interest, he said, would be for the taxpayers of the city.
 T probably will get myself dis liked for the things I do," said MT. scully. My administration will be taxpayers administration, of, by and for their interests"
 He declared he would not tolerate city employees who do not earn their pay. Anyone whose work is not up to standard will be dismissed, he said.
 Short talks were given by Sena- tor Edward P. Egan, City Treasurer Elect Serge Belanger and School Commission Elect Anna Hadden. Miss Mary Hennessey presided at the meeting.
 Committee chairmen were elected as follows: Membership, Helen Shanahan; education, Mrs. Bernard Ladden; ways and means, Mrs. Frank Healey; program, Christine Dow; publicity, Margaret Kilmar- tin and Catherine Hanlon.
 Plans were made for a banquet to be held in January. The com- IT ittee of the club will meet Jan. 8 to further such plans. Assisting President Hennessey are: First Vice. President, Mrs. Gertrure Corden; second president, Mrs. J. Lynch; recording secretary, Elizabeth Sul- livan; corresponding secretary, Margaret Carroll; treasurer, Mrs. Marie Beckley: auditor, Mrs. Cath crime Williams; parliamentarian, Atty. Catherine Hanlon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
RULES

1. Beginning Friday, Nov. 24th, and continuing to Thursday Dec 14th, there will appear daily in The Christmas Shoppers Guide, superflous or misplaced words, in each of ads appearing on pages and g. These words are chosen from the 36 word sentence printed below.
 2 This contest will be divided into 3 weekly pc. riods of days each each period beginning Friday and closing the following Thursday. Each of the S6 words will appear just once during the week. Every Friday new contest will begin and new S6 word sentence will be printed.
 B. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the ads each day in which one of the superflyous words appear, clip each ad and underline or mark the word Wait until you have the complete set of S6 ads and then assemble them in some novel manner. Mail bring your entries to Christmas Contest Editor" at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat
 f. Each weeks contest closes on Thursday night and all entries for that week must be received not later than the following Saturday noon.
 B. Each week, three prizes of $5, $2 and $1 re- specivey, will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries
 G. Every Tuesday, the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced The decisions of the judges will be final.
 z. This contest is open to all but employees of The Democrat and members of their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
SOCIALISTS GET
 $lO FROM TAFT

The Socialist party in the recent citly election campaign received contributions of $479.80 and had expenses of $53l.21. according to a statement filed at the office of the town clerk.
 The party reported that most of its receipts were in the form of small contributions. One of the donors was Horance D. Taft, of Watertown. who gave $10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
STEEPLEJACK SUES
 TOWN FOR $3,5O0

The Town of Plymouth was made defendant in a suit filed in the su- perior court yesterday afternoon by Frederick D. Stevens, 19 year old local steeplejack. Stevens seeks $3,500 damages as a result of in- juries sustained by him when his automobile ran of an alleged de. fective highway in Plymouth on June g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
RAIN EXPECTED
 TO LAST TODAY

The rain which began falling on the city last night for the first time in 20 days is scheduled to continue today. The last time 1t rained here was Nov. Il, and the dry spell that ensued was a cause of a plague of brush fires.
 Today's rain will be accompanied by warm temperatures, but the weatherman forecasts colder and clearer weather for tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

Again the rumor of the changed route for the Pierce Hollow road is noised about the village. Although the right-of-way was purchased at record-breaking prices, it appears likely that the highway will be largely abandoned, except for traf- fic to the hospital, and new road built along the ridge behind the cemetery and on the slope of East Hill. Perhaps the state highway department will experiment with a silica surfacing this time, now that 1t has been proven that some tires have not been entirely worn out on the crushed-traprock armor coating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
KACEYS ATTEND
 MEMORIAL MASS

Members of Sheridan Council Knights of Columbus gathered al the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception at 9 o'clock this morning for the annual Memorial mass. Rev J. Oliver Cronan, council chaplain was the celebrant of the mass.
 The council members met at their quarters on North Main street al 8:30 and marched to the church in a body. The group was headed by Grand Knight Charles E. Mo- Donald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
GREENBLATT TABLET
 WAS UNVEILED

A memorial tablet for Nathan Greenblatt was unveiled at services last night at Beth-El synagogue. Cantor Morris Silverman, chanted the memorial service, and Robert Cohen, 13. who was confirmed to- day, chanted his service for the first time.
 Robbi William P. Greenfield was in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
FINEST TO DATE

Noted for his many brillians screen characterizations, Charles Laughton is said to have the finest role of his career as the deformed Quasimodo in "The Hunchback oi Mere Dame," RKO Radios film version of Victor Hugo's famous novel. William Dieterle directed the production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
RUMMAGE SALE
 BY CHURCH CLUB

A rummage sale is being held to- day at the Second Congregational church under the sponsorship of the MT. and Mrs. Club of the parish. Proceeds will be used to purchase Christmas gifts and food for the needy.
 The sale opened at g o'clock this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
Last Football Game
 Of Season Tomorrow
Two Local Teams Clash for Town Title at Park;
 Tither's Supper Planned at Methodist Church
W AT RVILLE
Mrs. K w Henion Correspondent-23 st-TeL 35462

clock in the Sprague school gym nasium, under the sponsorship of the Casper Davis auxiliary. There will be demonstration of Heinz soup, and prizes given for each ta- b. of cards. There will be no ad- mission and the public is invited. Card playing will start at o'clock, but for those who only wish to att tend the demonstration, they may come at 3:30 o'clock.
 The monthly business meeting of the Grace Methodist church will take place Monday evening with the Tither's supper at 6 o'clock, fol- lowed by tn, meeting and later the official boar dat 8 p. m.
 Scores of the Foresters' Bowling League are as follows: Frederick held high single with 138 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
CERRITY'S TEAM
 BEATS BLACKER'S
Earbenders in Session Last Night-Meeting
 Called for Sunday

Gerritys team strengthened its hold on first place in the Earbenders rard tournament last night at the Washington Park Community House by defeating Blacker's combine, 28 to IA.
 Other games played ended with Donovan's outfit beaing Dulact's, 24 IS, and Donlin's winning from Dalton's, g to 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

vices, assisted by Past Exalted Ruler Robert F. Birt, John E. King, Past Exalted Ruler John E. Bulger. and William Riether, member of the Board of Trustees
 Dr. Rockett is well known in Wa terbury being personally acquainted with many members of the alumni of Holy Cross College of which he is graduate. He was a guest last spring of the local college club at its annual banquet and spoke before the gathering at that time. He is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

Tomorrow evening Waterbury lodge, No. 265, B. P. O. Elks will hold its Memorial Service at its club rooms on West Main street. This event, one of the most significant in the annual program of the local Elks will be largely attended.
 The orator for the occasion will be Dr. James F. Rockett, Director of Education of the State of Rhode Island.
 Harry x. Cashin is chairman of the committee in charge of the ser-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

Waterville, December 2. - The last football game of the season will be played tomorrow afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at Waterville Park, when the Waterville A. c. will play the Waterville Juniors.
 Miss Lois Marie Chauvell, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. John Chauvell of Parker street, became the bride of Rudolph Henry Plourde, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Plourde Of Thomaston avenue, Thanksgiving Day. The ceremony took place at St. Michael's Church, 8 a. rn., with Rev. David O'Keefe, officiating. Miss Winifred Delaney, organist of the church, sang an Ave Maria.
 Miss Chauvell had as her maid Of honor, her cousin, Miss Grace Kittle, of New Haven, and Joseph Cook son, attended MT. Plourde as best man.
 A reception followed at the Qua ker Inn, on Watertown avenue, which was attended by about fifty relatives and friends, from Water vile, Waterbury, Thomaston, Bris- tol, New Haven and Hartford. The bridal couple left later in the day for a wedding trip to Wash ington, D. C., and will live in the Trinity Apartments on Prospect street, Waterbury, upon their return.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Seery Of Thomaston avenue were visited Wednesday by MT. and Mrs. James Laundria and grand daughter, Shir- ley Ann, of New Hartford.
 Church services tomorrow will be as follows:
 st. Michaels Church
 Masses will be held at 8 a. m.; 9:l5 o'clock, and II o'clock.
 WatervilIe Union Church
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter. Sunday school will be conduct ed at II a. m., and in the evening, SIS o'clock, a meeting of the Young Peoples society will take place, to be followed by the regular church service at 7:30 p. n1., when Miss Weeks will speak on the subject, 'The Presence of Christ"
 Grace Methodist Church
 Rev. Dr. Charles Robertson, pas tor. The Everyman's Bible class will meet at 9:15 a. rn, when William Florian of Bridgeport will be the speaker, and Frederick Book Will conduct the gathering.
 The regular church service will take place at 10.30 a. m., and will include holy communion and a short talk by Rev. MT. Robertson, entitle, Working Together" Sum- day school will meet at 11:45 a. m., and Epworth League at 7:30 p. m.
 St. Paul's Episcopal Church
 Sunday school will take place at 9:45 a. m. and morning prayer and sermon at II a. m.
 Gospel Hall
 Morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock; Sunday school at 12 o'clock, noon, and evening gospel meeting at 7:30 p. m.
 A meeting was held yesterday Of the committee in charge of the card party and food demonstration to be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

An important meeting of the Ear benders has been called for to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock All members are asked to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

mittee in conducting future prim. aries?
 My suggestion is that your com- mittee so revise your rules as Co require a deposit of S10 for each voting district in which a ticket Is presented.
 Signed,
 JOSEPH P. MULCUNRY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
South Britain I

Days of Easy Money Still With Us Felt-boot Apple Cider Packs "Joe Louis" Wallop-Pierce Hollow Road Change Again Rumored Here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

Blood -curdling wildcat tales are coming out of the Kettle town region. City folks, newly arrived in Kettletown, claim that the cats scream almost every night. The last local wild cat capture was made by Nate Evarts several years ago. Nate still has the pelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

Ernest Roselle, the new superin- tendent of the Home for Mental
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

That Pootatuck customer had the light meter read again the other day. Running every appliance at top speed, making no effort at econ- omy, she discovered that her bill was much less than during the summer when she was away on her vacation =. and the house was supposedly closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

A worker at the new hospital is telling good joke on him. self. This sportsman was, he says, jacklighting jackrabbits when he jumped a deer. The man poured a charge of bird- shot into the creature, thought he saw 1t fall, ran over to make the capture, and couldn't find a hair. Game wardens have been few and far between through this section all season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
CHANGE ASKED
 IN PRIMARIES

tContinued from Page 1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

The annual inspection and tally of pet house cats is un- derway. Every child with a tom- cat or kitten is especially watchful at this season of the year. when game suppers are popular. Cat meat is reported to be dark and gamey, not un- like toasted raccOon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02


 All the children in town have again contributed to. that itinerant mans support. With or without the approval of parents, the travelling photographer breezes into the village, snaps a few pics develops his film and prints, then returns to net golden harvest.
 What South Britain needs
 moro than photography is a
 good, lively vegetable peddIer.
 After the last greens are picked,
 most natives subsist on canned
 goods only, unless they buy
 frozen vegetables from Hodges
 Travelling Store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02
 By BILL
 GARRIGUS

Detectives, is confined to the house with a slight attack of the grip MT. Roselle has not yet tried the old Yankee remedy of steaming hard cider laced with red pepper, but villagers have made their rec concentrations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

Chief Maintenance Engineer Pette, of the new hospital, looks forward to snake hunting in this valley with considerable pleasure. An expert with diamond back rat tiers, alligators, and cotton -mouthed moccasins, Pette scoffs at the rep tiles of this cline but he has not seen one of our twelve-fo sidehill black snakes yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

The first week in December will see South Britain in the spotlight. Missions will be held in the Congregational church, wandering seekers of The Light will congregate in the valley where visiting preachers are ex- pected to share the work with our local padre. Housewives ex- pect heavy demands on the pantry, because religious fervor works best on a fairly full stom- ach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-02

the committee in charge of the card
 party and food demonstration to be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-15
ORDERS CHANGE
in THANKSGIVING
ROOSEVELT SETS HOLIDAY
DATE THIS YEAR ONE
WEEK IN ADVANCE
eny As.ecIatea Press,

ON BOARD THE TUSCA-
LOOSA. Aug. Is. president
Roosevelt today touched off a
highly controversial subject when
he announced that he intended
to proclaim November % as
Thanksgiving Day this year in
stead of November 80, the ac-
eepted calendar day for the an
nual day of thanksgiving.
Stating that there is nothing
sacred about the last Thursday
in November, Roosevelt went on
to give the reason for the sug-
gested change as coming from re-
peated requests from. merchants
all. over the nation to take the
action. It. is stated that the late
date of November 80 brings the
holiday period too close to the
Christmas shopping days.
Protests from all over the ma
ton began to pour into Washing
ton from hundreds, of various
lines of business. Calendar MAX
ers were especially bitter against
the proposal in that the 1910 cal
endars were already off presses
and the change, if made in sue
lceeding years, would necessitate
re-runs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-15
u. S. CITIZEN
ASSAULTED BY
JAP SOLDIER
AMERICAN COLONY IN CHI
MA TRANSMIT INDIGNANT
PROTEST TO .. S. EN-
BAssY
.Isy Associntea Pre.sI

TIENTSIN, Aug. United
States citizens transmitted indig-
nant protests to the U. S. en-
bassy today against the incident
enacted yesterday during which
"a citizen of this country was as
saulted by japanese sentry.
Mrs. +. NJ Richards, SO years
old, of San Francisco, was the
assault victim. She was slapped
in the face by a japanese sentry
on duty at the concession barri-
cade when she desired to pass
through the gate with a basket
of groceries.
Meanwhile, in Washington, the
state department was considering
the announcement of moral em-
bargoes" against the Japs, with
intention of including all war
materials on the list of 'tabooed
merchandise" for shipment to
Japan. Such an embargo on air.
planes and equipment has proven
practically one hundred percent
effective and it is thought that
the inclusion of other commodi-
ties will further restrict opera
tons of the Japanese in their I'M
declared war on China.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-15
RED CROSS WILL
TEACH SWIMMING


An American Red Cross repre-
sentative will arrive in Key West
on September 5, remaining
through September 9, for the
purpose of teaching swimming
and life saving to children, ac-
|cording to announcement made
today.
During November, there will
be another officer sent here to
put on an instruction course for
children. and those who receive
certificates upon completion Of
the course viii be enabled to
teach others.
Those taking the course must
be seventeen years old at least.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-15
Other Contributors Arc
Added To Garden Club
Tree Planting Project

Additional contributors for the
Garden Club Tree-Planting and
Botanical Garden project, expect
ed to start under WPA super
vision and with labor supplied by
that agency, within the next two
weeks, have been received by the
committee-in-charge.
The list follows herewith:
Archie Roberts, Charles r. Rob-
erts, Sam Pinder, Flora Saunders,
F. H. Mckinley, Ronald Thrift,
Jose Cabanas, Helena Barcelo,
Ralph Garcia, Clifford Hicks,
William Gardner, George Saun-
ders, Mrs. M. G. Periez, Elain
johnson, Deputy Sheriff Bernard
Waite, Ross c. Sawyer, county
clerks office, Judge Raymond
Lord.
Charles Smith, Edward Strunk,
Porter Dock Co., G. c. Roberts,
Thompson Enterprises. j. H. Cos
tar, Will Doughty, R. Knowles.
Everett Russell, Raymond Curry,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-15
ENDEAVOR TO STEM
TIDE OF BOMBINCS

"a LONDON, Aug. 15.-BritiSh
home officials are making siren
uous efforts to stem the rising
tide of reported bombings, attri-
-buted they firmly believe, to
anti British demonstrators spon-
sored by the Irish Republican
Army.
Recent Jaws enacted By pariiaA
ment call for stiff punishment
and special search and seizure
privileges in the case of suspect
ed violators. Local police have
made many arrests, but the bomb
ings still continue.
Sean Russell, head of the IRA
now on speaking tour in the
United States, told a crowd of
10000 sympathizers in Chicago
last night that the Irish would
continue to fight as long as En-
gland insisted on interfering with
Irish govevtnment. He asserted
that more bombings would Occur
as time went on.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-15

Bermuda Meat Market, Home
Drug Store, John A. Long. loves
Grocery, Charles Tiff and w. c.
ClaWson.
The above project will serve as
a stop-gap until definite arrange
ments are made for larger prof.
ects in the Fall and will have def
mite bearing on the chances OF
those on the rolls being laid off
now getting back at the end of
the thirty-day forced vacation.
For that reason, the city-at-
large is asked to facilitate the
collection of funds for the above
project by calling at Albert
Peirce's office at Key West Gas
Company.
Every effort is being made by
the committee to contact as many
persons as possible; however, the
task will be much more readily
consumated if those interested
will bring contributions to head
quarters.