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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

We appeal, therefore, TO our
Catholic people and request them
to take action against this ever
growing and widely spreading dis
grace. Parents who love the sane
tity of the home and the purity Of
life of their children should feel
an obligation to take part in a
campaign that should rid our book
stalls Of what Is their greatest men,
ace. Catholic societies should take
such action as will appeal to every
member Of these organiza tons.
Teachers in our schools should
warn their pupils Of the danger
that Is before them. In q word.
every Catholic in the diocese
should take seriously and carry out
faithfully the Pledge against indie
cent literature.
Pastors Of the flock shall preach
on this Campaign on sunday, No
vember 18th and obtain the pledges
Of their 3arishiOners.
Invoking Gods blessing upon our
great and devoted flock, priests
and people, remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
MAURICE F. McAULIFFE,
Bishop Of Hartford.
The Catholic Transcript de-
scribes the pledge as follows:
The pledge Of the National Or
ganization for Decent Literature is
simple. 1t Involves no obligation
not already binding on the con-
sciences Of all decent men and
women. Take the pledge yourself.
Show It to others, especially to
newsdealers. kept It faithfully
anG you will have taken a great
step forward In lessening the food
Of evil literature which is a blight
upon the country.
Pledge for Clean Reading
4 promise to refrain from pur-
chasing and reading all reading
matter which violates the Code Of
the NationaA Organization for De-
cent Literature, and,
promise not TO enter places
where such literature continues 10
be sold.
The code Is equally simple. The
categories Of literature IL covers
are in themselves taboo to all
Catholics. II should govern the
reading habits Of all Catholics.
Code for Clean Reading
All literature should be banned
which:
~ glcrifies crime or the Grim.
inal;
(2) is predominantly "sexy";
~ features Illicit love;
a. carries illustrations indecent
or suggestive, and
~ carries disreputable adver.
Using.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

later Harvest" the foreign
film hit. Is almost sure to win the
Film Critics medal You mustn't
use any more than this, I promise:
That Judge Crater is believed to
have been accidentally killed by
gangsters, who were shaking him
down for a woman, whose name
hasn't been mentioned yet. His
body was either buried in Potter's
Field or cremated, and the big
reason some people don't want the
subject mentioned is that poll.
tics" Involving too many big
guns) wants 1t all forgotten
Another person (from Albany who
fixed things for fee" was the
Jason man, and he had been sand
bagged for hush coin so much, he
finally committed suicide last year,
etc.
The City Desk just told me that
the selection Of jurors in the Kuhn
case depends a lot on whether or
not they read "the Winchell col
umn" Boy, what log rollers you
all are. You mention him, and he
mentions you. I, personally, would
like to roll a log over his neck.
YOUR GIRL FRIDAY.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10
FOSTER ADVOCATES
SEVERAL CHANGES
Outlines Platform of Civic
Improvements II Elected
Mayor OF City

Several important changes II he
becomes mayor were promised last
night by Charles G. Foster, Republic
can nominee, in a radio address. He
said he favored the construction Of
a new pipe line for the city's water
system, the establishment Of a city
mediation board for labor disputes.
slum clearance, consolidation OF city
departments, and staggering Of
working hours to reduce traffic con-
gestion.
He said he favored reduction Of
personnel in the office Of the tax
collector and a reorganization OF the
welfare department.
Speaking of street improvements,
Mr.. Foster said:
UNFORTUNATELY, Waterbury fin
ances are in such shape as to pre-
clude the possibility Of tackling the
trunk line highway improvements
There are no funds available for
widening and Strengthening streets
and highways. However, a carefully
worked out plan of repairs under
the supervision of experienced work.
men would make Roadway toward
improving streets and keep holes
filed. propose to keep the staff o.
street repair working throughout
the year. In the past, skeleton
crew maintained the streets during
part of the year and a few weeks
before election host of men woulc
be placed on the payroll for politi-
cal purposes only. Such a practice
raises the temperature of my BLOOD
to the boiling point, and I will have
no part of 1t. No city funds viii &c
toward financing election cam
paigns."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

MEMOS OF A C0LUMNIST'S
GIRL FRIDAY
Dear Mr.. W.: The boss says you
needn't cover the Kuhn trial jury
selections, which are always q bore
You're not really going to the
Lepke casep What part Of It could
interest you as much as the eve'g
of Aug. 26th9 .. DIR. VIII DuranL
sent an amusing wire. Says 1t was
he, not Mrs. D., who had the baby.
That it weighs three pounds and its
name is: THE Life Of Greece" =. !.
The person who reserved the space
at Dr's. Hosp, for the Jack Durants
molly O,Day) called them 1.-The Will
Durants." and SO there you are
and what do you wanna make Of It?
Fred Storm, who covered the
White House for the UP, is in town.
Call him *. / Just learned that
The Times lad who doesn't think
columnists should belittle idea-b,rg-
lars has been swiping 1.-THE Head
liners" theme from the Sunday
column for months ... Critics
Circle meets at 4 in The Algonquin
They said try to make 1t If you
OOHL cover tue VITAL.
You owe Heifetz an orchid for
canceiling his Carnegie Hall concert
on Nov. 18th so 1t would not con-
flict with The Night Of Stars Bene-
fit same night. That explains why
his concert was showed back !.
SO many Rockettes have been mar
ried recently Russell Markert Is
auditioning requirements Ruth
Sato Is doing wiggles over at Leon
and Eddie's where the new sho1
is very gay /. I hear the new
show is very gay I near yot,
made fool ofs yourself at Life
With Father" laughing your head
off. Are you sure you were laugh
ing at Howard Lindsay or at your
self? read where Glare Boothe
Is looking for someone to play the
Sam Leven role In the No. 2 COM
pany of Margin for Error"
Do YOU mind my suggesting Patsy"
Flick, who could play 1t in the No.
troupe?
So the Nazis claim the talk Of
revolution In Germany is Allied
propaganda? Yah, yah What
courage 1t must take to plant a
time-bomb anywhere there . In
Beverly Hills, ! hear, there are 50
dog and cat hospitals, but not one
for humans. Nice place to get the
measlesl The Gary Finleys, Of
The Post, expect their second blessed
event next month Remember
Charlie Frey, the dandy of the Tex
Guinan days? Well, he got into a
Jam over 500 and paid ii back.
but they gave him years at Sing
Sing, anyway.
Charles v. Bob, the socialite min
ing engineer and stock-seller, who
made the headlines for allegedly try
ing to buy jury disagreement, has
had mountain peaks at the s. Pole
named for him. He was ore Of the
hackers of the first Byrd expedition.
Jack Cole, the dancer Is In
a Boston hosp-cut his leg while re-
hearsing in mice Coin" which
stopped on tour The Soviet
made a deal with MGM for CARLOS
film, "Ninotchka" MGM want
ed tn be paid In gold. The Russsys
said nope The Metro people
then said: How about U. s. bonds?'
They said no can do We Will
pay you Off" said the Russians, "ir
caviarl" And that's the deal!
In case you're ever invited tc
dinner at Nicholas Murray Buffers
house don't go. Can't smoke until
after supper etc. Il. One Of those
hatred groups Claiming to b.
Americans) will soon campaign &c
have the Statue of Liberty removed
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

Miss Anne Egan. A large number Of
East End Democrats are on the ar
rangements committee.
The schedule of district meetings
tonight is as follows:
District 1-1--94 Cherry street, 8
p. m.
District IA - 743 North Main
street, 1880 p. m.
District 3-2-117 Grandview ave-
nue., 1880 p. m.
District 3.4-Scully headquarters
Grand street, 8 p. m.
District 4-2-930 Bank street, 8
| p. m.
District 4-3 - O'Donnell's hall,
Washington street, 8 p. m.
The Democratic town committee
will meet Sunday morning at II o.
clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10
FORMER JUDGE
HAYDEN IN PRISON

Hartford, Conn, Nov. lO.-tUP) ~
Former Enfield Probate Judge James
w. Hayden went to states prison to-
day to begin a four to 26 year sens
tence for embezzlement and forgery,
involving four estates.
The penalty was imposed after
Hayden changed his plea before SUI
perior Court Judge William M. Com-
ley late yesterday and admitted guilt
on four of nine counts. He had been
on trial before jury for two days
when the change in plea was en-
| tered M. :.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

because Of the poetry on It BY q
Jewessl" Or else the poetry
erased, etc. It Is almost certain
that the Academy Award will be
posthuinously given to Alice Brady
Tor her role in young Mr.. Lin
coin" {. The passing Of the Pari-
Mutuel bill socks the phone firm
for about a million or so nickels a
day. What a bet to losel Ralph
Robey, who columns about BUSH
ness for Newsweek, / hear, collabs
on II. Hoover's speeches.
Martin Blocks program, Make
Believe Ballroom" (WNEW), quoted
the Roaring 2Os column and played
the songs Of those days. A good
stunt Hildegarde opens at Chi
cago's swank Colony Club Dec. H.
Add good parlor games: "Ccn-
tack"-very amusing Fritz
Kuhn's lawyers wanted a change In
venue on the basis he can't get a
fair trial in N. r., ETC.. !. /. Fritz, no
doubt would prefer being tried In
Berlin What do you think the
two Hoovers (EIerbert and John
Edgar could have been discussing
as they walked along Broadway at
o'clock the other morning2 With
out their oyercoats, too.
Pierre Van Passcn called to re-
mind you to see THAT They May
Live" at the Filmarte. ! loved 1t
This Is hot: Last week dicta-
phone was placed In a booth in 4
cafe two blocks from the court
house. It is where many Of The
secretaries Of Judges luncheon.
One sec'y asked for certain sum
of coin to fix a case, etc. The
Judge he works for is famous for
his honesty and can't be reached
by his owi. mother" If the ver-
dict is okay, the secy collects. II
It isn't then he doesn't. SO he has
nothing to lose-he thinks Get
ready for some tall stuff pulled by
an exploiter for Cuba. Due about
the 18th In the form of headlines
The lid1l be off Cuba this Winter.
I am supposed to ask you: y
betchu don't know what part 81
Dixie Davis articles in Golfers
were phoney" I suppose you
saw where the United Press man
got the chuck-out from Rumania
for reporting that Prince Michael
is that way over some girl =. Our
racket And did you hear that
Soviet official from Moscow on
the air say: From border to bor-
der, and coast to coast? Copy
cat! In the Empire theater
lobby they display a sign warning
mo Candid Cameras" -. sc
wot2 So Lies man almost knocked
down Kitty Watts at the opening
Wed. eve'g backing into her to get q
shot of some important nobody.
The frau OF a big clothier will
be the defendant in q 100000
SANDER and assault suit over ar
alleged tiff she had with cir
on a Bermuda cruise Jimmy
Stewart is dividing his time be.
tween Patricia Dane. loca.
glamour girl now In H'wood - ano
one of his leading ladies. whoss
husband Is always too busy
Roland Wiley, the district attorney
Of Las Vegas. Nevada twhere d.
yorce is SO easy to get), has jus
gotten his 4th divorce-fron1 thu
same wifel
The Toscaninis. who dwell a
the Aston. intend becoming U. s
citizens soon /. u. >. The Beverly Hill
operator has been calling for days
Why don't you find out what 1t Is
| know, I know. Somebody
wants something That groul
you wanted checking on was bad
but is now out of business. Nor
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10
Drive Against Indecent Literature Opens

of the Ladies' Aid society Of the
United church in the church hall
Dec. 7, will welcome contributions
of handmade sewing, and other ar
ticles. Donations may be left with
any of the following: Mrs. George
Upright, Mrs. Harry Sparks and
Mrs. Frank Clark.
The supper will start at 6 o'clock
and the fancy-work booth will be
open about that time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

Larger than either the steel or
automobile manufacturing industries
is the dairy industry of the United
States. Most of the profits are OBJ
tanned from cheese, ice cream, and
other by-productS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

Victors in mayoralty elections in
four big U. S. cities: Judge Rob-
ert Lamberton, Philadelphia Re-
publican, and Edward J. Jeffries,
Jr., Detroit CIO-Labor candidate;
Angelo Rossi, San Francisco nom
partisan, and Harold H. Burton,
Cleveland Republican.
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MULHALL IN ROLE

Jack Mulhall has been cast IN an
important role In Robert Benchley's
latest comedy. "That Guilty Feel
ing"
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To Attend Game

40 Attenu Game
Girl Scouts who will attend the
Yale Brown fotball game tomorrow
are asked to meet at the United
church parlors at 1880 p. m. tenor
row.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10
Arrest Made

Arrest Made
The case Of Richard A. Tittley Of
1888 Seaview avenue, Bridgeport, ar
rested here Wednesday night on a
charge of violating the rules of the
road, will be heard in local court
Nov. 10. State Trooper Ralph Boy
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

Welcomes Donations
The committee In charge Of the
annual supper and fancy work sale
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Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten-
lions have been filed at the Of
flee Of Town Clerk Mary c. Kill
martin:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

Frank Marciano, Torrington,
and Elizabeth Ciarlone, AZ Dixie
avenue.
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FINANCE BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT
Girl Scouts to Attend Yale.
Brown Football Game
Tomorrow
BEACON FALLS
Correspondent VIM. j. Baxter
Phone Naugatuck 3945

of the beard of finance will be held
tonight at the town hall at 1880.
Talk Enjoyed
The Beacon Falls Parent-Teach-
er association heard an interesting
talk last last night by Miss Alice
O'Neill, assistant supervisor of ru-
raj education, at a meeting in Gen.
ter school.
A social followed the business
meeting and refreshments were
served.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-10

Morris M. Wolberg, Hartford,
and Minnie Baker, Torringt0n.
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Walter WiIlcIleu
On BY0adzely
MEMOS OF A COLUMNTST'S
GIRL FRIDAY

'ade s.sa.,.5
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CHAPTER VIII

Ten days passed, days in which Marian was forced to put 8 contin- uous curb on her nervous irritahil- ity. Once she he'd felt satisfaction in her work, once pride of achievement had lent color to the long hours. Now the days dragged accepted by disturbing occurrences, harassed by ever-increasing doubts and worries, Dan was morose. quick.tempered not at all himself. Marian had ac- customed herself to using him as a blotter to absorb her moods. Of late her irritahility had bounded back to seethe and add to her unrest.
 The days were filled with trying incidents. Marian felt cockiness about Sally Blake which she knew should be curtailed. She called the girl to her desk. pointing out sev- eral errors in typewriter letter.
 MT. Fellows expects perfection sally" she said crisply. I've worked for him long time and I know that he won't put up with mistakes"
 "I'm sorry, Mrs. Hardness the girl said contritely. "1'll do the letter again."
 1t was difficult to discipline one SO humbly willing. And, Sally Marian went on, your place Is in the outer office. You will only en- danger your chances for advance ment by finding too many errands in this office."
 Sally smiled, a wise little smile MT. Fellows sends for me when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-13
Rubens' Masterpiece Reproduced on Stomp

RELGIUM'S new series on Pete, D Paul Rubens provides ilnpor- tant additions to the collections of philatelists who search for famous paintings on stamps. The Rubens set, surcharged for the restoration of the artists Antwerp home, in- cludes six of his paintings.
 Descent From the Cross," gen. erally accepted as Rubens' master- piece. is reproduced on the high- est value of the series, shown above. Rubens painted Descent From the Cross" for the altar of the Antwerp cathedral in 1911, a year after his appointment as court painter of the Netherlands.
 Other Rubens works which ap- pear on stamps are paintings of his first wife, Isabella Brant, the art- ist's sons. his second wife. Helena Fourment, and her two children. a portrait of his sister-in-law and a self-portrait.
 Rubens' home is depicted on the two other values of the series. The Hercules Pavilion of the residence is shown on the stamp, below.
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know enjoy the morning paper, only have a chance to scan the headlines at breakfast. Is that why you discontinued it?" And Marian's angry retort. T have no time to read it. If you're 80 crazy for the paper, why don't you pay the boy once in a while2"
 T have always paid the boy" How about these receipts in my desk?" jerking drawer open. T pay everything. If 1t weren't for me-"
 "Cut 1t Perhaps I was not here once or twice. I shall certainly reimburse you" He flung a dollar bill on the table. Marian, you're selfish to he bone, worse than selfish, deliberately small and cruel"
 She laughed, it was nasty imi. tation of a laugh. "You can talk of being cruel, you, who can't pro- vide home for your wife, who never have been able to provide. can grow old and tired, working my fingers to the bone so that you may live in a nice home, so that you can have your morning paper this last with biting scorn.
 "Let me see your fingers--let me see the bones." He caught her hand, a soft beautiful hand with manicured nails and cool skin Bah" he said, dropping it. "I'd rather it was red and rough witt, keeping house." Clenching his fist, he shook it. Tt was your idea to work your fingers to the bone, not mine. If I'd had the backbone of a canary"
 "Yes, but you hadn't you haven't nowl"
 They had forgotten the news paper, 1t had been but the vehicle for swift ride to ruin. The quar- rel left Marian exhausted and mentally i'll. Again and again, she assured herself that Dan was con. temptible, that she hated him. Con- tradictorily, she longed for the feel of his arms about her. It had been a long time since they had cared enough to quarrel. While despising Dan, 1t reused her old love for. him But for the first time in their mar ried life, there was no reconciliation The antagonism gradually wore it. self away.
 And then, to add to the general upheaval, Dolly went to the coun- try for the weekend. eBds had to be made, dishes washed. The apartment was stuffy and uncom- fortable. Sunday was day oi dark moods, sketchy meals, ano simmering discontent.
 (T0 Be Continued)
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Frank "Spec" Shea Was Honored at Borough Banquet

Naugatuck, September l3. - Fine tloutc was paid Frank Shea, Jr., lotal high school pitching star who was signed this summer by the New York Yankees. at a testimonial din- ner held last night at Halls restau- rsnt. Warden John J. Sheridan said, "All residents of Naugatuck wish Shea much success in his car- e3r and said he saw Ray Foley ineke his major league debut and hopes to see Shea also make his debut. Naugatuck has contributed many fine players to big-time sport and l hope Frank Shea,s name will be among them soon.
 He added that baseball isn't as popular here as 1t was in former years and expressed the wish that something would restore 1t to Its former popularity here.
 Joseph F. Smith, chairman of the committee, acted capably as toast- master. He asserted he had fol- lowed baseball to some extent and feels Shea will make good in major league baseball. He pointed out Shea has much ability as exempli- fled in his remarkable career as & high school twirler here.
 Appreciation
 The young pitcher said he appre- ciates the support and good wishes of the local residents and said this backing will provide much encour- agement and help him over the rought spots. fse expressed the hope he will never get a "big head" and lose out. He introduced his local catching pal, Plug" Rawley.
 Several of the scheduled speakers could not attend because of other duties. Dan Parker, New York Mir TOT sports editor, was one of these. Paul Kritchell, Yankee scout who signed Shea, also could not attend, but sent a telegram expressing the opinion Shea would make the grade. Coach Peter J. Foley, also a scheduled speaker, was called to New Haven suddenly.
 Shea will join the Yankee train ing camp next spring and next sum. mer will play with the Amsterdam team of the Canadian American League. Last summer he won eight out of 10 games for the Watertown Collegians. Other speakers were: George A. Kelly, Frank Shea, ST.. Dave Shea. James Farren, Edward Curtin, Howard Hackett, Henry M. I1tley, Don c. Wood and Bob Mari- ano. Harry Davis entertained with . Demonstration of magic.
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Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Hare you . sports question yop want answered? Write your qses. tfen slsariy. sign your aame ana a9&res and mali your guefy Co 9DoFls Ean Question Msn, Sports Service 0ureau, The Democrat 1e13 18th Street, Washington, Q. Q. enclsg1ns . three.cent postage staMp fer . personal reply.
 e. Name the baseball pitcher who holds the record for the most Major Leaguge games won in a life- time.
 A. Denton T. lCy) Young, with 5il victories. He won 220 games in the American League and i9i in the National League.
 a. What is the size of the ring in which professional fights are held? \. The regulations Of most states require the ring to be not less than l6 nor more than 24 feet square within the ropes. the ring floor to extend beyond the ropes not less than 1S inches.
 ~~~e<-~
 a. Was Joe Louis actually un- conscIous when Max schmeling knocked him out7
 A. Louis Eao on the floor in an extralnaly dared condition, put ape perentIy not entirely 1nconsciOus, when he was counted out.
 
 fGee our general Questien and AusWes eoluna en kase ~
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CRANluM CRACKERS
BENNY FINDS MARBLES

Most children come home crying that they have lost some of their marbles. Benny Muddle, to the con- trary, found three marbles while playing in a vacant lot. He counted his marbles then and found he had seven times as many marbles as he would have had, had he lost three marbles instead of finding them.
 How many had he at first7
 4lAnaza.n a.. Na.ala maaA
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CAST or CHARACTERS

Oh0I Uk GmA1AOAEho MARIAN FAIRNESS -a work- ing wife.
 DAN MARKNEgS -- hse husband. DOLLY FAIRNESS Dan's widowed sister-in-law. SALLY BLAKE - an ambitious young stsnographer.
 Xester6ny: Irritable and peeV- irh, Marian realizes she and Dan are growing farther apart. They have llttle in common. Dan finds mere AaPpiness in DoIly's home than his own, . fact that Marian kmows and rcsents.
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Answers on Comic Pase)
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fGee enr general 0uesiIeu and AnsNes eelunaa s1 RAse ~