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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
. HlGHLlGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
New Art Books for Popular Reading

The year has produced all man.
 ncr of art books, lavish and
 otherwise, covering the field
 from Glotto Co Grant Wood.
 Within the range If and dc.
 seigned for every family book
 shelf k World Famous Paint.
 ings," edited by Rockwell Kent
 Wise and Co., Se.0b), Iatest of
 the art books. This is . collec.
 ton of 100 full.color plates, with
 brief biographical and critical
 comment accompanying each.
 Here are Da Vlnei, Bellinl, Wat.
 teau, C0rot, Galnsborough, Ru.
 bens, Van G0gh, Ccxanne, Sar.
 gent, Ryder, and scores of
 others. The frank, plain tone of
 the critical notes k Illustrated
 here by the excerpt from the
 study of Mona Lisa by Da
 Vincii
 Thls painting, perhaps the worlds most famous portrait, has generated more nonsense than any other art.work in history. Thou sands upon thousands of lines have been written about it; ecstasies have reached heavenly levels; men have seen In the subjects eyes oil of the world that has been and oil of the world that is to Dc. This may Dc delightful fantasy, enjoyable day. dreaming, even good writing.-but aS criticism it b dense and c Slcken- ing pretenSe.
 Mona Lisa is on unfinished DOT. trait executed in . manner that was common to many painters of the Italian Renaissance. The pic. ture in terms Of painting itself, Is confused in It's treatment; it gives the impressloa Of 0 work whose elaboration was too far extended. The subject is not without psycho- logical interest. The treatment of the mouth, upturond ct tho endS, makes tho subject seem quizzlcnl and curious. Legend has it that Leonardo hau musicians present at all times tL sustain the peculiar mood Of his subject
 
 Another leading new art book. American Painting Today" with an essay by critic Forbes Watson (Ox- ford University Press: e4.B0), Is q complete survey Of 10 good years Of American painting, includes 2bO illustrations, 10 large color reproduce tionS and . section of inurais. Here is q striking, fully representative list from Marianne Appel and Thomas Benton to John Sloan and Grant Wood, It contains Woods famous American Gothic" and Daughters of the Revolution"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

Gone with the Wind sort of slipped in at the shank end of the year and copped the prize for best performance of the year for Miss Nivien Leigh, Not arriving on the boards until just before Christmas the critics were, In Q manner, dared to skip this picture which Is so vast that the general consensus seems to be, It must be good. However 1t seems bit too bad that other pictures that have been well established earlier In the year, such as Goodbye MT. Chips" which had record run, did not get in on prize, although 1t was a runner-up. "Wuthering Heights" which was selected as best picture of the year, seemed like good selection. How ever and whatever the selection 1t was foregone conclusion with the opening timed just before the start of new year that GWTW would rate @ prize.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

The seventy-nine feet figure known as "The Spirit of the Soviet Worker" along side the Soviet Pavilion at the Worlds Fair was being debunked this week, This was the figure that antagonized so many visitors to the Fair who were anything but pro-Russian, and who objected to the questionable glories revealed inside the building. The workers on the debunk- ing call the figure Big Joe". The New York Herald Tribune remarks In It's edi- torial columns, "if wreckers who bring down his (Stalin's) effigy are disposed to bubble over hours or wages 1t might be profitable for them to consider what would be their fate If they were dealing with Big Joe in reality, Stalin Is certainly not stainless, but he Is steel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29


 ater and restaurant operators win not miss us, for always there is more custom than the trafiio can bear.
 New Years Eve in New York Is an experience, not to he missed if ycu haven't tasted 1t. But nice to view from Q, comfortable dis- tance If you have.
 The night clubs are at their loudest, gayest and gaudiest; the- aters are damned; restaurants are crowded; Broadway itself Is im- paSsable and the side streets are rivers of humanity streaming to- ward the Main stem. Hawkers scream, confetti fills the air, every body Yells into everybody else's ears,
 At midnight, the New Year Is born to tho most vociferous well come on the face of the earth. More than literal millions of peo- pie crowd the Broadway bright light belt and all of theM seem to scream at the same time.
 Aud Lang syne sounds iron, dozens of clubs, complete strang- CTS embrace or shake hands or wish each other well. And for a minute or so-the space of l2 hongs of a clock chime-there Is practically universal goodwill.
 But there always seems to be a hangover the next day, and fallen arches and trampled feet and a depleted pooketbook, And so this year we give you-the country. DOES IT
 WITH MIRRORS
 Some time ago I wrote about Robert Alton as one of the dance directors whose chorus routines often dictated the ballroom dNnc- ing styles of the nation.
 There Is another dance director who fits very patty Into this c0t- egory and whose dances may have even more of an effect on what eollegians will dance,
 He is Al White, Q slim, black haired Phil0delphian who Is what Is known as an intuitive dancer. Al has Q mirror set up in tho re- hearSal hall and never knows what step Is going to come out until he poses in front of it
 Tie pirouettes and taps while the chorus girls watch him. When he has the step set, which takes on more than a couple of minutes for each figure, he orders the girls to initiate it.
 Al comes by his dancing hon. estly, for his father has been do- ing the same sort of work for 70 years, and every now and then drops into town to watch his son put Q chorus through It's paces,
 The other night the elder White took gentle issue with his son over Q routine for the Royal Palm club show which is going down to Miami next month, and gotllp and showed the young whipperSnapper how tho dance ought to be done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

Not since 1846 has there been Papal procession through the streets of Rome.
 The state visit of Pope Plus XII to the king and queen of Italy was an historic event and one that has impressed the world, The visit was attended with in- pressive ceremonies although the Pope travelled in an open car of American make and greeted those that were lined up in the streets, The visit would, in effect, bring about closer relations between the Holy See and the State, both in accord to attempt to curb Communism in Europe, and both earnest in their efforts to en. courage European peace. Bells pealed from the many churches throughout Rome Met by the royal couple their first visit was to the Pauline chapel Of the Quirinal, then to the Hall of Ambas- sadors where the conference took place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn t0 fast page for the answers.

i. What instrument used in iiaVi- gation utiiiSos tho directive force Of the oarths magnetism?
 2. Whom did James j. Corbett defeat to win tho worlds heayys weight boxing championship
 .. What is the correct pronuncia. ton Of tho word automaton2
 {. What is the hold Of c ship7
 5. In the reign Of which Roman Emperor did Rome burn7
 c. Did Daniel Webster compile Webster's dictionary
 [. What K the iiieknans for tho sport Of horse racing?
 6. Under the Constltution Of the U. S.. where is tho power to declare war vostod9
 Q. Under which river b tic Hole iand Vchicular Tunnel7
 10. Has Adolf Hitler ever visited tho United 9tates7
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A, Ayres, and Robert E. Freer. Robe ert D. Freer is the present chair- man but Ewin l.. Davis will become chairman on January l, io40.
 c. Are examinations given by the Civil Service Commission Tor positions that include inspection Of canned and other foods?
 A, Examinations have been given for Marketing Specialists and for Warehouse Examiners in the De. partment of Agriculture, both Of which positions require the inspec- ton of food and food products.
 O. What musical instrument was played by Spencer Tracy in Cap. tains Courageous2"
 A. A vielie, c form of the med. ieval viol an instrument used iil the 18th century.
 c. What are some of the bests known fertility symbols Of ancient nrtq
 A. Pomegranate, pine cone AaronS rod, fleur.de-lys, thyrsts, and cornucopia.
 c. When should c hyphen be used between c prefix and c word?
 A. prefxes and gufiixes form derivatives, not compounds, and do not require c hyphen except to avoid doubling c vowel, aS resenter; to join c prefix to c proper noun, as President; and to prevent mis- pronunciation or misinterpretation.
 c, Where Is the University of Nebraska2
 A. All the schools arc in Lincoln, except tho College Of Medicine and the School of Nursing, which are iii omaha.
 c. Which country owned the steamships George Washington in iei27
 A. Germany. It was interned during the World War, and is now owned by the United States.
 c. Does California have tho longest eoastline Of oil the states2
 A. No. Maine is first with about 2000 miles, because Of It's many ir- dentations. That of Florida k i,i46 miles. and California has i,007.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
sUPERHIGHwAY PLANS
Christian Science Monitor

stato and federal highway oiii- cials, meeting in New York c few days ago, laid plans for c report on c proposed superhighway to link Boston, New York, Philadelphia Baltimore, and Washington. one Of the preliminary decisions reported is ot tho effect that this shall Dc entirely C free road. However, from the fact that the tiggost problem in- volved is how to finance the esti- mated cost Of more than 9200, ,000,. 900, one may Do entitled to suFmise that this question is not entirely closed.
 Some Of tho plans broached for networks Of toll highways have been unsupported by trafiic needs, but the route from New E'nglaid to tho Potomac traverses the area Of great. est trnfiic density in the United States, and If gii express highway on c toll basis would justify Itself anywhere, this Is the most likely route for it
 writers Of the report, it is stated, will inquire into whether the new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

war cannot be terminated while Germany is virtually victorious and such e peace certainly would leave her so.
 The outcome of all this Is going to depend a lot on Rome and q lot on the United States. And that's why RooSeYelt's appointment of Myron Taylor as special che yoy to tho Pope can be SO im- portant,
 VATICAN ENVOY
 To avoid the appearance of an American envoy appointed solely to the Vatican, Myron Tayler will spend most of his time at Flor. once, where he has . villa. This will appease both personal and pos lltical desires. Taylor hos been spending part of each year at his Italian villa for some years. It was Taylor who made industrial.labor history by signing c contract bee tween United States Steel and John l.. Lewis whereby tho CfO organized Big Steel. Lewis and Taylor have remained warm cd. mirers. Ambassador Taylor TO. cently underwent e serious oper- alton and for that reason will be slightly delayed in leaving for Rome. Ever since Ali Landon ran for President his young son and daughter, Jack and Nancy have received scores Of toys from ad- mirers throughout tho country. The gifts are 50 numerous that Mrs, Landon is able Co furnish all the toys for a Topeka orphan. ago.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
In Today's Mail
RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREE. MENTs NOT PRODUCING PRE.
 DiCTED DIRE RESULTS
December 20, 1889

December 20, 1889 Editor, Waterbury Democrat.
 Experience with reciprocal trade agreements to date shows no such diro results as predicted by oppo. nontS, but on the contrary benefi- cial increases in our foreign trade Increases which would have been even greater had normal interna- tional commerce not been inter. rupted by tho war.
 Never before in our history have tariffs been fixed with such careful attention to tho interests of pro. toctod industries, export industries and the general consuming public. Exhaustive interdepartmontal and tariff commission studies have Tee placed Congressional tariff log rolling.
 Failure to ronow tho trade agree. inonts act. or weakening it in any way = aB by giving tho Senate q veto over the agreements--would Do . long step backward, This would Do most unfortunate at c time when the United States is trying both to improve business relations with South America and to per. suado European nations to abandon their suicidal warfare if favor Of peaceful and prosperous commerce which is possible only If these iia- tions follow our example, and either form . tariff.free United States oi Europe, or else enter extensively in. to reciprocal trade agreements with each other to eliminate their bust. ness stirling, hate : engendering trade barriers.
 Tn our trade agreements we have set good example for the rest Of tho world--ard not without profit Co ourselves. What sound reason Is there for now omasclilating them or giving them ups
 Yours very truly,
 ROBERT Q. TzELp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Peace in Our Time

Looking ahead, 1t is inconceivable, that Ia our interest, we should enter the war now, in order to prevent stalemate; that our action, now in support of the allies. would SO impair the morale of the German neople, that Hitler could no lollQer afford to continue his present ag- nresslons. do not advocate this course, iof the moment ~ least, for all possible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
ONE RUN, TWO FIRES

Canton, o. (UP)--WhiIe waiting for T Btop.iight to change while returning from c fire. fircmen here heard someone shout "Firei" The men jumped off their trucks. extin- eulshed . blaze in a nearby motor. cycle shop and proceeded to their fire house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Selected Poem
ITO A TYPEWRITER"

tRobert HacSche, Jr,, In the New Haven Journai.Co SynchroniSed tanglo
 Of metal distractions. Qolid inditef
 Of paasings and fractions; Sign of the dollar
 And of tbrackets to dress) Gay innuendo'S
 or the authors distress Blatant eontrNption
 That tallys emotion, Smudging the vellum
 Whenever tho notion, Etching the brain wave
 Of poets and plumbers, Rasping, like Satan,
 The innoeents Slumborsl Wane and oncirclod
 My eyelids are pleated, This is tho reason;
 (Poor Morpheus chcatedD Determined to end,
 Come morning, this brief: You move on Co hook,
 And on Relief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
A Thought for Today

For the love of money Is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many SorrOwS,--I Timothy 6;l0.
 Misery assailS riches as lightning does the highest towers so do richest destroy the wire tue of their poSSeSSor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

artery should go through tho major cities on the route or should byspass them. If the convenience Of users of the road is consulted, there ig but ono answer 10 this question, A super. highway, # it Is t0 serve itg stated purposes Of expediting traffic afid reducing Congustion, ought to bys pass every city even to the terminal cities, since much travel viii Dc gee ing beyond tho heavy trafiic region. Entrance and exit from cities by local bouievafds vii leave through travel unimpeded and avoid adding to city giaris,
 Many motorists, 1t Is reasonable to believe, would be willing t0 pay \ small fec for the Use of a highway Of this type, But the toli would have te Dc based oa c iiiargiU c extra convenience over that Of tho higii- ways to which tic motoFist is ae- oiistomed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Daily Almanac
'IBeB D,3D p. iii

Moon rises e;3D ?. m.
 Sun rises 7:i9 c. m. sets 4.3i D. m.
 All vehicles must Dc lighted thirty minutes after Sunsct.
 Ice thickened rapidly on local ponds since the last weekend It will take good many tbaws Co get rid Of this covering now and probably VIC won't sec clear waters in many ponds until late February, unless a typical January ''softener" sets In.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Questions
 and Answers
nY FREnERlu M. KERNl

uY FREDERIC h. KERRY
 Enclose a three cent stamp for reply when addressing eny quesa ti0n of fact or information Co Che Waterbury Democrats Service Hu. reau at Washington, iseRal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research ue uKls dertaken. ne sure an mall Co ads dressed Co The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, 1918 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. C.
 e. Who wrote the "Albatrosa series of sex books during the gay nineties2
 A. Albert Ross Porter, lsOi-iOlO.
 e, Please name the U. g. sera- tors who voted against the United States entering the World War.
 A. LaFollette sr.) of Wis.; Gronna, N. D.; Norris, Nebr.; Stone, Mo; Lane, Ore; Vardaman, Miss.
 e. Please name the Federal Trade Commissioners2 A. Garland S. Ferguson, Charles II. March, Edwin L. Davis, William
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
EXPERIMENT WITH A FUTURE
(New York Sum

INVW IOfK BUnJ
 pr, Paul w. Allen, professor of bacteriology ct tho University of Tennessee, recently disclosed aii OK. pertinent in which hens were fooled Into thinking spring had come by feeding them Sticcuient green vege. tables Tho hens dropped their eus-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

reS6 ana Qutet ok Q country retreat 'untll the annual madness is over.
 Not that we love the city less, but only hardy souls can come through the hul-
 labaloo that greets the advent of each New Year unscatlled, And, the general atti- tude is: why try9 Certainly the night club own-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

We have had many types of warfare but the present Finnish maneuvers on skis Is about the most novel,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
In New York
nY 0EoR0R ROSS

New York, Dec. 2o-Comes an- other New Years Eve and those of us who can flee the city for the
 vnnk a AA ss,,anA a.N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

ToDAY's COMMON ERROR Always enclose direct quota tons In double quotation marks, as, He said. T am go- ing Co bed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Washington Merry Go-Round
DREW PEAR $ o N ROBERT S. ALLEN

WASHINGTON December 20 Most question confronting the world whispering existed before President Roosevelt his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

Now that Bobby has lis new skates ht finds 1t too cold to use them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29
Current Comment

1 am convinced tliat paying pen. sions would have C benehclal and salutary effect upon the entire go- eiai fabric and that it would help to reform and reinvigorate our ecos homie system ,--dov. Culbert D. ol- sen Of California.
 ut
 The United States should keep out of any conference which is Co de. terfnine the political reorganization of Eufope.-Col. Frank Knox, c. Q, P. vicc.presidential nominee in
 A lasting pegee cannot Dc estab- lished except by reparation Of the injustic6s which force iias imposed ofi Austria, Cgechoslovakia and Poland President Albert Lebrun Of France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-29

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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15
States Social
Club In Picnic

The States Social club met at the
home Of Mrs. F. E. Davis last Sat-
urday evening. Following a brief
discussion of business the hostess
served a delightful luncheon and
talk OF the recent barbecue picnic
sponsored by-tA club at Elizabeth
Park. prevailed. Several visitors
were present at the picnic and in
addition to the many members in
attendance had a grand time.
]. C. Harwell will entertain the
club Saturday, July IS. Mrs. E.
Newberry, president; Mrs. Daisy
Mae Jones, scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15

jennie Clyde Campbell the charming young coed daugh
ter of Mr. and H. Campbell of 81 Trowbrdge avenue
is taking her first college work the u Of NJ Between
times she manages get around in the younger social
setLas week end found her party given by Vunies
Barrow Being all the way from South Carolina
jennie was all excited about going to the home OF the
Brown Bomber.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15
Harp Ensemble
To Appear

The Coleridge-Tay Harp and
Vocal Ensemble will be featured in
a variety show under the direction
of Miss Clara Young. The group
recently appeared with Miss S.
Luberta Woodfork in recital and
also sponsored a recital Of its own.
IN ADDITION TO the performances
Of the ensemble, an all-girl orches-
ira and a guitar trio the latter fea-
turing Arthur Walker, will be pre-
sented
Top spot of the evening is ex-
pected to be the rendition OF the
the Seraphic Song, by the combined
Boys Glee club. Girls Vocal en-
semble and the Little Symphony
under the direction Of Gloster Cur
rent.
Sponsored by the United Demo-
cratic Congressional clubs, the date
will be announced on later date.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15

well James Theriot i.
Ralph Mason Jones Foster =.
Jonathan Edwards Estee
Holcomb Samuel White {.
and Marion Hicks.
+ X 4
Mrs. Lucille Davis is recupera.-
ing from an appendectomy
at Trinity hospital. She
will be out again soon. we hope. =.
X X X
We have a long interesting letter
from I. Ward Coleman he is
getting along fiiHe- he says stteE-his
siege in the hospital. He says
he gets the Chronicle every week
and was very surprised to read
about his illness here he thinks
we are a pretty good snooper 10
get the dope all the way from Mes
York. He gets a big kick
out OF reading about the home town
folk and especially about his little
nephew. Hewitt Brown who is now
getting to be society news, what
with his growing into quite a hand
some young man all OF a sudden.
Cooley" has been in the hos
rital since June IL but will be out
soon next week in fact, and
will go to the home Of a friend
in Westchester county for two
weeks, TO recuperate further.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15

Father Malcolm Gray Dade sailed
for Amsterdam, Holland this week,
along with Mrs. Ernestine Postles
as representative Of the YIN.
CA.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Addison Sweeney
and Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Romeo
Of Kansas City returned 70
their homes last Friday, after a
delightful visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Entzminger OF fireman avenue.
Other visitors of the past week
were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Sweeney
and their l7-year-old daughter,
Mary Evelyn They hail from
Cincinnati and were house guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sweeney
Of Parker avenue the Messrs.
Sweeney are brothers. Among
the many lovely parties given for
them during their stay E. was 4
dinner party at the Chicken Shack.
The hosts were Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Harvey and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Taliaferro. Mrs. Ernest
Sweeney left the city last Thurs
day for Danville, Ky. to attend
the funeral Of her sister. :.
\ X X
Friends and relatives are deeply
grleved at the passing Of Mrs. Henri
eta Lee. She had lived in
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15
Goodwill Circle Meets

The Abbie M, Johnson Goodwill
circle of the Florence Ames Tenn
pie, No. IT, met at the home of Mrs.
L. Hunter on Hendrie street The
meeting was opened in the usual
manner, business with the presi-
dent presiding and adjourned to
meet July IL, at the home Of Mrs.
Ena Howell on Brush street. The
hostess served a tasty menu fol-
lowing the session. Mrs. Martha
George, president; Mrs. May E.
johnson, reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-07-15
Jolly StroIIers In
Cabaret Party

The jolly Strollers club, number
two. enjoyed a very gay cabaret
party at Henry's Grill last week.
Some OF the guests included the
yard Dog Club" Van Moseley,
president; the Detroit Business Men,
John Woodward, president; Bloc
Ribbon club, Mrs. Lillian Smith,
acting president; Volkema Sport
cites, Alberta Moore, president; and
others.
The group also recently enjoyed
a successful fashion review and
dance and is now making plans for
dance which will be held on Au-
gust IA, Mildred johnson, scribe