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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
. HlGHlIGHTS FRoM LATEST BOOKS
Willard Fears Fascism in U. s.

Oswald Garrison Villard's "Our
 Military Chaos" tAlfred A. Knopf:
 Sl.7S) offers some startling theo-
 ries. Among them, The United
 States cannot go to war with
 Japan. The United states is
 not in the slightest danger of at-
 tack. Armament expenditures
 are taking the government on the
 road to Fascism. Briefly, here arc
 Mr. villard's conclusions:
 It has been shown CD that we have no defense policy whatsoever CD that all our expenditures bear no relationship whatever to any estab- lished military program t3) that we are asking the impossible of army and navy since we do not tell them what to defend or how and where they are to defend 1t (D that there can be no adequate defense policy sct up until there Is a decision as to what our foreign policy is to be, until our objectives are defined (6) that the primary defense question for the United States is whether we are only to defend our shores, or to prepare again to fight abroad; (6) that, because of the failure to de- fine what we shall defend, our poli- cies, notably in the Pacific, vary fram year to year almost from hour to hour; CD that until that Is settled, we are adding to our vast expendi- lures without the slightest guarantee that those outlays make for saner and better defense, or that they do not add to the existing unintelligent, wasteful, -coordinated. and un- directed system of expenditure and military and naval increase: (s) that there are the gravest faults in the organization of the war and navy departments: and (O that they fail to cooperate adequately: (l0) that although no less than seven billions have been spent for defense since the fiscal year 1s34-5, the war de- partment admits amazing shortages in supplies of fundamental im- portance; ((ll) that there Is no hope of balancing a normal budget with out putting a definite limit to the increase of army and navy expen- dittres. now fast approximating two billions of dollars and certain to grow.
 "It has also been shown that by giving free rein to those who be- licve in huge armaments the road to Fascism is being thrown wide open. All of these circumstances call obviously for Q national inquiry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
TARNIsHED SHIELD
Bridgeport Times. .star)

They are grievious charges which the Bar Association, through States Attorney Lorin Willis, has preferred against Attorney Albert Levitt of Bedding, and we have no power or inclination to stand in the way of N proceeding which, If true as charg- ed, involves a serious violation of professional ethics. In fact, we ap- plaud every indication that the Bar Association is zealous in seeing that its standards are rigidly observed by Its members.
 We shall not watch the progress of the case, however, without Q great deal of regret. MT. Levitt has been one of the greatest "againsters" in Connecticut political history, and he has, to our mind, done Connecticut 6 world of good in his time. It was. to cite one instance, his Republican insurgency which, in 1880, broke the 20 year stranglehold of the Rora- back machine on Connecticut, and let Connecticut in for the privilege of having Wilbur L. Cross as It's governor for eight years.
 In the process of being an again ster," "disturber," e stormy petrel" and an "insurgent" by instinct, Mir. Levitt has been against some good things, too. But in general he has been c lively burr on the Connecti- cut political and civic conscience.
 We do not infer. although he may choose to charge 1t, that the fact that he has offended many political sensitivities is in any way responsible for his present predicament. The charges seem too clear for that. But we do regret that, to such a servant of the public conscience, there has come @ time when Q sorry mistake on his part places his own private conscience under official scrutiny. Such knights are all too rare in public life to have any suggestion of tarnish on their shields.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

The Colleen Moore dollhouse, now on display in Howland-H Hughes department store Is more than mere exhibit. It is an investment in a hobby that today represents a small fortune. Miss Moore ol picture fame probably never realized the amount of good that she would be able to do with her hobby when she started 1t years ago. But its visit to Waterbury, where 1t is being used to raise funds for our worthwhile Visiting Nurses Associa- ton certainly makes it unique in many respects
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Selected Poem
SMOKE RINGS

Annie E. Moore In the Christian Science Monito tree we loved had been cut down; hundred years 1t took to grow, storm stricken then, 1t had to go. Soon from great pile in the shed The wood was brought and cn the hearth
 cracking fire 1t fed. Log after log burned bright,
 Then broke in embers red. We gazed awhile, then father spoke, Let's look at stars and watch the smoke It circled round as If 1t sought
 Some well-known place, Then drifted toward the very spot Where once our tree had stood
 In play-yard plot; And there. above the empty space
 It broke in rings Soft rings of silvery smoke we saw, Just like the ones the airmen draw When writing words across the sky; And these, it seemed to me, took shape Above our play-yard floating high, Into one wavering word Goodbye"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
to both Democratic and Republic can administrations. MERRY-GO-ROUND

uO DcVtl DeIlUCEdtlC aIlQ ktSpuUll@ can administrations.
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Seven federal judgeships--two on the Customs Court, two on Ap- peals benches and three in dis- trict courts are on the Presi- dents desk waiting to be filled. No appointments will be made, however, until Congress recon- venes in January .. Also pend- ing In Congress is bill to create five new judicial seats, which if passed before adjournment next June will enable Roosevelt to name the judges The Presidents proclamation shifting Thanksgiv- ing from November 30 to the 23rd may have divided the country, but 1t has put embattled AF'Ls Wil- liam Green and CLOS John L. Lewis in the same camp. Green, celebrating the day at his home in Coshocton, Ohio, and Lewis at his home in Alexandria. Va, will eat their turkey in keeping with the Presidents decree Tn Wisconsin, the State CIO council voted unanimously to Governor Heil's turndown of the 23rd date and celebrate Thanksgiving on that day.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
ABOLISH MOTOR CAR TAX
Bridgeport Telegraph

Now that the municipalities in Connecticut have got their local elec- tions out of the way the next big election in sight wil lbe year hence in which Connecticut will be voting for a president, 8 governor, for con- gressmen and members of the legis- lature.
 At this early date we're going to present a strictly Connecticut issue for state consideration the next time. That is:
 Repeal the property tax on motor cars.s
 Many motorists feel they are taxed too much. We agree. The excess Is found in the local tax on automo- biles as personal property. Consider
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

made Q trip to the west and boarded his train at Grand Gen. tral in good time, wearily dived into Q soft seat and hung this sign around his throat; Look, I think Hitler's crazy; Washington full of politicians; business is picking up; don't want foot. stool and my berth is a lower. Wake me up in Kansas City" He remained undisturbed.
 Rather disconcerting to be witt ness to the embarrassment of Mrs. Harrison Williams, oft-publlcized as "the worlds best dressed wom- an," losing the heel of her shoel
 If ever @ non-shy cinema star blew into town, it's your Dick Powell who doesn't care who ob- serves his entrance into. a cafe.
 Even with e consistently high batting average for hits, nothing seems to be able to chase the gloom from dramatist George s. Kaufman's face. a..,
 TALLULAH BANKHEAD
 FOR FOOTBALL
 Tallulah Bankhead, the pride of Jasper, Ala, has Q new hobby now that the baseball seasons over It's football, naturally, and she'll take bets even from strangers on the U. of Alabana's team. In fact, she'll give odds. She hasn't had such good season thus far, and the heaviest winner of Bankhead cash is Dan Topping, proprietor of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
 The first night Prince Michael Romanotf returned to Manhattan, he engaged in Q pulling con- test with & gent who didn't care for his Imperial Highness' com- pany at @ Sand St. swingery.
 The counters of the recent elec- ton ballots in Brooklyn yesterday found Ii write-in votes for Lee Durocher. manager of the Brook lyn Dodgers and one ballot vot- ing for such worthy City Coun- cilmen as A. Hitler, B. Mussolini, E. Browder, +. Lamar and Gen. Moseley. Eugene Leontovitch a couple of years ago was playing a Rus- sian Grand Duchess in Tovarich. r1 the show she'll soon do for George Abbott--"We the Living" shell have the role of @ Com fnunist sympathizer.
 Good break for June Walker, who after years of invalidistn, turned up in L. Stillman's flop revivals and quickly thereafter got the lead in Ring Two" 7
 Also Violet fleming who was in the fioperoo Summer Night" She has a fine part in NO Code to Guide Her"
 The bandage around Sam Lee vene's middle finger conceals @ deep cut he got from barber's razor the other day. No, not sab- otage: an accident.
 Long ago. Anthony J. Fokker, the plane wizard who has @ huge factory in Holland, got word that the Germans wanted factories in the lowland countries to continue full-schedule operations with a guarantee of c steady flow of raw material.
 There's @ new canine soap on the market. Called shampooch. Oooch!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
A NEW SUNBEAM
Boston Post)

The yeamon service of the famous Sea Coast Mission, which has brought cheer for many years to the island residents from Calais, Me, to New Hampshire is brought to the minds of many grateful persons by the announcement that a new craft is being built for its work at Dama- riscotta. The old Sunbeam, which has ploughed the waters for eight years in winter and summer, reliev- ing distress. carrying provisions and mail, and ofsen carrying clergymen to remote points, will finish out her career in the West Indies charter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Daily Almanac

Moon sets l0:35 p. m.
 Sun rises $40 a. m; sets 4:33 ?. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The last prediction based on the moons change of phase was completely at variance with the ensuing weather. It has remained clear and mostly cold. Rain and cold was in prospect. but west winds prevailed and the weather held good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Current Comment

All differences must be wiped out in this hour of challenge. Personal interests must be subordinated to the common good.
 Alfred B. Smith.
 
 If you must become partisan, let it be solely an aggressive partisan ship for the American way of life. Raymond J. Kelly, new Ameri- can Legion commander.
 Although Hitler victory would be economically and morally intolerable for America, it does not seem ileces- sary that the United States should become actively involved at present. Thomas Mann, self-exiled Ger man novelist.
 There is great danger to the prin- ciple of individual freedom involved in the possible victory of Nazi Ger many.
 President Charles Seymour Of Yale University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

i. In what country is the city oi Caracas?
 2. What does the stock exchange term "bull market" mean?
 3. How old is President Roosevelt {. Name the two capes at the en. trance to Chesapeake Bay.
 s. Which countries were repre- sented at the recent Nordic Peace Farley?
 6. What is the chromosphere?
 '. With what sport Is the nalnt of Sam Francis associated?
 8. Name the capital Of Lithuariia? g. What Is an iguara?
 10. What Is the purpose of a river levee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

wherein Faith, attired in seam ties, led Q lawn up Park Ave- nue. We'll, the genius W ho conceived this riotous stunt is the same fellow who helped to public the Police Depart meIlVN EXnlplJ@ ion at | he Worlds Fairl
 A chap I know recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, Now l7--The M F. Police have a blotter-record of press agent stunts which have caused trouble by blocking traffic. melting to riot, etc. Tn this list is the recent Faith Bacon exploit,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Washington Merry Go-Round
DREW PEA R s o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

IT. -
 for rigorous oyehan the next session Congress Already Congress bill aimed to the rivalry between the Bureau Engineering and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
A Thought for Today

And thou shalt love the Lcrd thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with a" thy strength.-St. Mark 12:3O.
 r,v,ne love is A sacred flower winch in its early bud is happiness, and In its full bloom Is heaven --Hervey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

If you want . copy of our book. let, send to The Waterbury Demo. cats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
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Questions and Answers
BY FREDERIC VI. KERBY

BY FREDERIC M. KERBY
 Enclose threa4cent stamp Tor reply when addressing any ques. tion oR fact OF information to the waterbury Democratic Service Bu. reau at Washington. LegMl and medical advice cannot he given. nor can extended research 1e rn. dlereaken. Be sure all mall ls ad. dressed Co The WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BUs REAU. 1913 Thirteenth Street, washington, D. C.
 THE EDITOR.
 e. Has it been proved that crinn' inais are more intelligent than roil- criminals?
 A. According to a study made ili 1881, twenty-five per cent of the in mates of prisons could not read or write. About fifty-eight per cent could not pass Q test covering the work of the sixth grade in public schools. An equal number had never been trained for any kind of occu- patton. This study showed that al. though the vast majority of prison inmates were under- educated, and that they did not differ greatly in intelligence from the general adult population of the country, few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

trade. She will be succeeded by new Sunbeam, whose voyages eg cheer will carry the good will 0s those acquainted with this little puhlicised, but important New England mission
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Any title or designation preced- ing . name is capitalized; as, President Roosevelt; King
 George; Chairman Smith; Nurse Cavell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

American prisons have adequate edu- cational systems for convicts. There was no proof that the average inc telligence of criminals was higher than the non-criminals.
 e. Can goldfish be "wintered" In pools?
 A. Yes, if certain precautions are taken. To prevent an excessive thickness of ice, put boards over the pool and cover them with straw or leaves. Fifteen inches or more of mulch may be necessary in severe winters. When ice forms 1t should be broken, or sticks should protrude through the ice to permit the fish to hhve air. If a stick is stuck in the pool in a leaning position, ice will seldom form around 1t. Gold fish "wintered" in pools, unless these precautions are followed, suffer not SO much from the cold as from suf- location.
 o. What percentages of the pop ulation in Polnad were Roman Catholics and Jews before the Ger man invasion.
 A. Sixty-five per cent were Ro- man Catholics, and ten per cent were Jews.
 c. What Is the Nemours Founda- tion7
 A. It was organized February 25, 1886, under the laws of Florida, in accordance with the terms of the will of Alfred I. duPont, and is the principal beneficiary. The founda- ton was created as Q charitable in- stitution for the care and treatment of crippled children, but not incur abies, and old men or old women, particularly old couples first consid- eration in each instance being given to beneficiaries who are residents of Delaware. s- t c. Were finder boxes provided with flint and steel?
 A. Usually they were, and tine steel was often fastened to the cover of the box in such a manner that the flint, when struck against 1t, sent sparks into the finder in the box. e. Does a woman lose her citizen- ship in the United States when she marries c British subject?. A. No. American women have not taken the citizenship of their hus- bands since September 22. 1922, ex- cept those who married aliens in- eligible to citizenship rrior to March 8, 1881.
 c. When did the eighteenth (prohibition) amendment become ef- fective and when was 1t repealed2 A. It became effective January l6
 1920, and was repealed by the twenty
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e. When did the eighteenth (prohibition) amendment become ef- fective and when was 1t repealed2
 A. It became effactive January l6 1920, and was repealed by the twenty first amendment, effective December 5, 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
What Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

American prisons have adequate edu- cational systems for convicts. There was no proof that the average in- telligence of criminals was higher than the non n-criminals.
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Copyright, 1889. by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-09-21
PAID LOCAL NOTICES

APPLES FOR SALE at the
orchard H. L. Porter, Oakland
Advertisement 30-3t.
FOR SALE-One baby carriage
and baby bed Good condition. Apply
at Hardesty's Beauty parlor. Adver-
tisement 30-2t.
FOR SALE-One practically new
Underwood typewriter. Perfect con
dition. See or call f. R. Fike, Oak
land. Phone 269M-Adv. 30-2t.
ELECTRIC Parmack, the
proved controller. year guarantee.
$1,000 and up. Phone 1851, W. Blair
Simmons, Mt. Lake Park.-Adv.28-4t'
FOR SALE-7O acres of good young
timber on hard road two miles from
Deer Park; priced right. Also two
second hand pool tables, very cheap
C. A. Ashby, Deer Park, Md.-Adver-
tisement 30-2t*
' FARM FOR SALE-1OO a., located
IL miles south of Oakland. Good
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group read in unison the poem, The
Bells". bv Poe. A scene from Shakes
peare's 1.-TWO Gentlemen of Verona
was read by Mrs. D. r. Carder, Lee
Roy Shumaker and Clyde Bender
and current poetry was presented by
Mrs. G. w. Diefenbach. Miss Holmes
brought the delightful evening to a
close by reading a humorous selection,
"Tho Provost's Epitaph." The club
will meet again in November when
the life and works of Oliver Gold
smith will be studied.
Social Events
Mrs. Ralph Glotfelty was hostess
to her 500 club Wednesday night at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
r. F. Younkin.
A group of young people from the
senior class of the local high school,
accompanied by Miss Ruth keefe and
William Grimm, teachers in the ele-
mentary and high school respectively
held a weiner roast Thursday night
at the New Colonial Inn, Long Stretch.
Dancing was enjoyed, and later the
group attended the theatre.
The Girls All club held a weiner
and marshmallow roast Friday night
at the fire tower on Negro Mountain.
Those present were Mrs. Marshall
Beachy and daughter, Miss Betty Jane
Beachy, Mrs. Harvey Gortner and
daughters, Louise and Marjorie, Mrs.
D. W. Hershberger Mary Houck, Jua-
nita. Betty, and Geraldine Carder,
Lottie Patton, Rita Edwards, Mildred
Frickey, Betty 10 burst, Audra Spell
cher. Lois Schaefer, Ruth KlotZ, Joyce
Beachy, Phyllis and Mary Martha
Jenkins.
General Mention
Robert Growall, Somerfeld, Pa, ar
rested for passing another motor We
hicle at a hills summit on Route 40,
near Negro Mountain, was fined So
and costs by Magistrate c. S. Teller.
Warren Clark, Albright, W. Va, for
three motor infractions was fined
S10.25. Harold Resi-, of near Grants
vile, charged with operating a motor
vehicle without adequate muffler, was
fined S5.75. Cecil Rosenberger, of
Frostburg, and R. K. Hershberger for
two motor infractions each were both
fined $3.50 Glen Miller, Grants
vile, was fined $5.75 for a motor
violation. Officer Carl G. Storm,
State Police, preferred all Of the
charges.
Betty Beachy, Betty Kamp, Maxine
Beachy, Buster Bender, Bayard Kel-
Ter, and David Broadwater attended a
get-together of members of Camp
Harmony, at Mt. Pleasant, Pa.
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Garrett Baptist Field

Rev. VIM. B. Orndorff, Pastor.
Mt. Lake Sunday school at
10; promotion day exercises and in
stallation of church and Sunday school
officers at II o'clock. Prayer service
and Bible study, Tuesday evening.
Ferndale, Route 219-Sunday school
at 10; divine worship and installation
of church and Sunday school officers
at 7:30 p. m. Prayer service and Bible
study, Wednesday evening.
Deep Creek Lake-Sunday school at
10 a. m. Prayer service and discussion
of the International Sunday school les
son, by the pastor, Thursday evening,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-09-21

NOTICE-We will operate our CT
der and Applebutter factory at North
Glade each Tuesday and Wednesday
throughout the season. H. L. Mellin-
oer.-Advertisement 29-3t%'
FOR SALE-Two purebred regis
tered Hampshire Rams ready for ser
vice this fall If interested, see B. II.
Baker, Mountain Lake Park, Md.-Ad-
vertisement 30-3t#
FOR SALE-Twelve head of stock
ewes. Will sell cheap for cash or viii
trade for a good COW or yearllng
heifer. VIM. E. Fitzwater, Swanton,
r. D. Advertisement 29-2t*
FOR SALE - Four-buIner gas
range with oven; inexpensive. Mrs.
Henry Earring, IS Alder street.-Ad-
vertisement 29-3t
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Sunday Services In Community
Churches
Red House Lutheran Parish
Rev. A. X. Jones, Pastor

Rev. A. n. Jones, Pastor
"Filled with the Fulness of God" IS
the pastors sermon theme next Sun
day morning. The church service at
Gnegy is 9:15, and at Red House at
10:40.
September oath is Luther League
Day, and the subject at the Sunday
evening service is youth About the
Fathers Business" This reminds us
of the question of Jesus when Mary
and Joseph found him in the temple
at Jerusalem after a long and sorrow
full search. He was just lad Of twelve
years at the time, but he was anxious
to learn from those who taught re-
ligious truth. "After three days they
found him in the temple, sitting in the
midst of the teachers, both hearing
them and asking them questions.
The parents of this parish are invited
and urged to join with the young peo-
pie in the service at 7:45 Sunday even
ing
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FOR SALE-Eighteen acres Of
land; 8-room house; good chicken
house. Apply to George W. Wilt, Route
219, Observation-Disclosures 28-3t*
WANTED - Salesman Of mechan-
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Application. Liberal proposition for
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J. S. WENGERD, Salisbury, Paid
vertisement 6-tf.
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FOR RENT-Bedroom; also garage
Apply, Mrs. Anna Smouse, SO Penn
ington street, Oakland.-Advertise.
ment 24-tf.
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st. Marks Evangelical Lutheran
Church

Second Street, Oakland
REV. A. B. LEAMER, ID. Pastor
$3.50 a. m. The Church school. Home
Coming Day. Promotion Sunday. Prof
E. S. Smith, superintendent.
1915 a. m. The Service Of the
church. Text, Study to show thyselt
approved" The fruit Ct Christian
study. The chorus choir will sing.
$3.50 p. m. The Luther League forum
for all young folk. The interesting
topic, "Our Birthday" led by Miss
Laura Susan Butt.