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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

In his statement Superintendent Roach points out that today marks the 141st day in which Waterbury has been without an automobile fa- tality. He urges the cooperation of motorists and pedestrians in extend- ing the string of "deathless days.
 Weekly Comment
 Superintendent Roach's state ment follows:
 Safety rules often are like um- brellas, we think of them only when it rains That is, after an accident occurs, the driver looks to see what traffic and safety rules apply and then proceeds to eliminate those he mails to observe and to emphasize the violations of the other party. This practice is commonly called passing the buck
 Rarely does an accident occur if one is operating his car with his entire attention centered upon his driving, watching the road in every respect and anticipating every move in other words thinking ahead Rarely does an accident occur even if one or more cars are present at the site of a potential accident and all drivers except one are exercising extreme caution. The alertness of the cautious drivers compensates for the negligence of the others and generally an accident is averted. Thus, in the cases of collisions with other motor vehicles, or when car strikes a pedestrian, both parties are equally guilty of some contributory negligence.
 Because of the probability that two drivers will not coincidently and simultaneously violate the same traffic regulations, the accident pre- vention bureau has been able to re- duce certain types of accidents.
 Accidents Follow
 Nevertheless, there is always a chance for an accident. Only too frequently do two motorists, driving recklessly at high rates of speed, or while intoxicated, meet with the re- suit that one is not capable of avoid ing the other and an accident fol- | lows.
 At some time or other, nearly every motorist inadvertently violates traffic or safety rule. However, his carelessness may not cause an acci- dent because no other object, pedes- trian or vehicle, may be present at the time-or circumstances may be favorable to the driver"
 Tt is the slip occurring at the wrong instant, that causes acci- dents, and during these small inter- vals of time, trivers are not apt to be thinking of any driving rules. It all happened so quickly is an ex- precision by survivors of practically all motor vehicle crashes. Collisions would not be accidental if the length of time which elapsed be- tween the instant impending danger is sighted and the instant the sub- sequent crash ensues, could be cal- culated or measured. This length of time can only be estimated in fractions of seconds.
 141st Day
 Therefore, the time for motorists to do their thinking is before they sight danger and not after. For drivers to operate at speeds which will advance them beyond their thinking distance only invites trag- edy.
 Motorists and pedestrians, today marks the Hist day without a traffic death in Waterbury. Continue your whole-hearted cooperation to the po- lice department to assist them in their work of making Waterbury a safe city.
 "Be 8 careful driver and safe- walking pedestrian"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
HICKOX ESTATE
 TOTALS $l7,592
Bank Account Represents More Than 5O9o of As-
 sets Appraised

The late Annie Hickcox left an estate valued at $17,59253, an inven- tory filed in probaet court with Judge Patrick Healey disclosed to- day.
 More than half the estate con. sists of bank account at the Wa. terbury Savings Bank, amounting ts $9,904.10.
 A bond of the American Tele~ phone & Telegraph Go. is listed ao $2,197.50, with interest of $1769 due,
 Two notes are included. One ii for $1,550, with interest amounting to 14.85; the other is for $3,8OO, with interest amounting to $29.61.
 An account at the Colonial Trust Co. contains 3.78. Furniture and miscellaneous effects are valued al $75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
THOMASTON BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

North Main Street at Electric Ave. =. Rev. E. Einar Kron, Pastor =. Sunday, August 27
 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity at 800 a. m. services will be conducted. with sermon on When To Say Yes And When To Say No. The Bethle- hem congregation is invited to att tend the outdoor services of Bethany church of Torrington at the c. w. Palm home in East Litchfield at 3 p. m. Bring basket lunch and re- main for supper.
 Thursday. August 3l
 Ladies' Aid will meet at the home of Mrs. John Thulin, 538 Highland avenue, Waterbury, in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
ST MICHAEL'S

For week commencing Aug. 27.
 The services at St. Michael's church on Sunday, Aug. 27, twelfth Sunday after Trinity, will be as fol- lows: Celebration of the Holy Com- munion at 7:30 a. m. Morning pray CT and sermon at Il a. m. Rev. Richard w. Baxter of Middlebury will be in charge of the services.
 Thursday-7:00 p. m. Junior choir rehearsal in choir room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
NEW DEVOTIONAL
 SERIES PLANNED
Rev. Dr. w. H. FouIkes Opens NEG Radio Talks
 September 4

Dr. William Hiram Foulkes, pas- tor of the Old First Presbyterian Church of Newark, N. J., will be guest speaker on @ weekday devo- tional program to be broadcast Monday, Sept. 4, at 12:30 p. m., EDST, over the NBC-Red Network.
 Dr. Foulkes, who will discuss "The World As See It." will be the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Lutheran
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

German services will be conduct ed tomorrow morning at the St.. Johns Evangelical Lutheran church, 46 Cooke street, at 10:15 o'clock.
 The order of worship will be as follows: Organ prelude by Mrs. F. Munter Opening Hymn Kyrie Gloria in Excelsis Epistle Lesson, 2nd Corinthian 3,
 All Hymn Gospel Lesson, Mark ', 31-37 Reciting of the Apostles Creed Hymn Sermon by the pastor, Rev. John N.
 c. Mohrmann, "The Deaf Youth
 Healed" Offertory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
LANDMARK TO DE MUSEUM

Kansas City, Kas.. (UP)-The orig inal Wyandotte county courthouse
 building has been bought by the Women's Chamber of Commerce here
 and will be used to house historical
 museum. Mrs. Fannie Slagill presi-
 dent of the chamber. said the build-
 ing would be restored as nearly as possible to its early-day appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Probation Officer

More than $1,200 in non-support fees and fines have been col lected by newly appointed Proba- tion Officer for the month of July.
 Fees from n-support matters came to a total of S1,169.50, &C., cording to Attorney Phillip N. Bernstein whose Bank street of- flee is the usual scene of pay ments. In various fines from per- sons on probation, Atty. Bern stein collected S32.97.
 Non-support payments are im- mediately turned over by the pro- bation officer to complaining wit nesses Fines are turned over to the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

A. Since broths and gravies are derived from meats they are for bidden on days of abstinence.
 Q. Is it true that the Jewish Prayerbook is related, in several respects, to the Psalms?
 A. According to Biblical schol- ars the earlier original prayers in the Jewish Prayerbook are al- most entirely under the influence of the Psalms. Some of the Psalms now in the Bible are believed to be contemporaneous with the older parts of the Prayerbook and many of the prayers are simply mosaics of Psalm verses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
SON OF A BISHOP

Victor McLaglen, who plays a murderer regenerated by kindly priest in RKO Radios Full Con- fession," is the son of a Bishop of the Angelican church. Sally Eilers and Joseph Caleia share honors with McLaglen in the new film.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
City Passes 141st Day
 Without Auto F fatality
Superintendent Roach in Weekly Safety Appeal Pre-
 sents Word Picture of Good Automobile Driver

The good automobile driver is the who follows safety rules at all times and who thinks ahead says Police Superintendent William Roach in safety statement today Tt all happened so quickly the frequent of those involved in accidents only goes to prove that they not giving their entire attention to their driving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
HATCHECKs TO PAYCHECKS

Brought to Hollywood from her humble position as hatcheck girl in San Francisco night club, Linda Hayes followed minor roles in two RKO Radio films with the lead op- posite Allan Lane in that studios new screen drama, Conspiracy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
 201 Cherry Street Rev E. Einar Kr0n. Pastor

Sunday. August 27
 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity ser- vices will be held at 10:45 a. m. when the sermon will be on When To Say Yes And When To Say No. Welcome to the service at Zion Lutheran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Readers Of The Democrat invited questions regarding the Protestant Catholic be answered in this column promptly possible be accompanied by the be addressed to this journal to The National Jews Christians Avenue Where personal reply Is requested 1t should be stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
NaMgatnCk Churches
HILLSIDE CONGREGATIONAL

Morning worship will be in Eng fish at Il o'clock.
 On Sunday afternoon the Ladies' Aid and the Young Peoples Soc:e- ties will join in an outing at the cottage of MT. and Mrs. Jay Hoyt at Hitchcock Lake.
 The regular mid-week service will be held on Thursday at 800 p. m.
 Services are being conducted by the laymen of the church during the month of August while Rev. John- son is on vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
SALEM LUTHERAN

Twelfth Sunday After Trinity.
 The Use of The Tongue (Matthew 5:33-4O.
 10:00 a. m.-English. Clarinet solo Edward Gerber, Jr. Ushers-Ar- thur Johnson and Arthur Nelson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Todays Answers e
 ckANlUM CRACKERS $
Questlons on Comic Page

l. Henry W. Longfellow. poetr,
 ?. Jacques Offenbach. music.
 3. Nathaniel Hawthorne. prose. {. 0oeffry Chaucer, prose.
 5. Johann Strauss. music. 3. Rudyard Kipling, poetry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Good Evening.
WHAT'S THE RUSH
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

WHAT'S THE RUSH Oh, Summer is a happy season, The finest of them all; And just when it's at its height Come harbngers of fall. The robins, they say, are preparing to leave, The crickets chirp their nightly show: Soon the apples will be ripe on the trees Canning glasses are ranged in row. The nights are becoming a tr1f1e cool, Golden-rods out, that's not all Who wants to think about autumn so soon Or that velvet will dominate this fall.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

M. Jean Fay, French minister of education, presided at the unveiling of Rodin's statue of Balzac in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Didn't get away.

Didn't get away. All sorts of fish stories told and retod. This is guaranteed to be fresh were the fish involved and comes via the Canadian Pacific Railways press representative, Paul Standard He writes that Strachan Ince of Toronto fishing for bass in the French River Providence of Ontario this season. He had just hooked a nice bass and was hoisting it over his canoes gunwhale when something struck. It was a huge "muslie' and it eaped right out of the water and grabbed Mr. Inces bass. Some what nettIed Mir lncc grabbed for the ''muske" and after hard battle subdued it and pulled it into the canoe plus the swallowed bass. The muskie" was 54 inches long, had girth of 20 inches, and weighed S2 1-2 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

Argentina will have motor speed limit f o40 miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Kentucky.
 2. Astronomy.
 3. It refers to the title plate of the paper on the first page. {. Gibraltar.
 S. Theodore Roosevelt. 6. At-ta-shay'. !. North Atlantic. 6. Horse racing. Q. "Wednesday. 70. Alexander Stephens of 0eorgia.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
Sea Blockade
 Brings About
 Food Restrictions

UNDATED Nov. 1 (A9- Brit ain prepared her first food ra- tioning since the war brough German attacks on British ship ping. The government announced the rationing of butter and bacon upon which Britain largely de- bends. Denmark will start next month to reduce her imports.
 Britain's concern over German sea raiders was indicated in the House of Commons by Churchill who said one or perhaps two of Germany's swift pocket pocket battleships were loose on the seas.
 Food restrictions familiar with most European nations in wartime is already in effect. Ger man has even wider scale of food restriction than that inn mediately planned by Britain.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
Neutrality Bill Is Likely To Pass The House

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 {P) - Administration neutrality forces advocating the arms embargo re- peal won their first test Of strength in the House when they chose the procedure of consider ing the administration neutrality measure adopted. The test came on the rule providing that the bill be sent to joint Senate and House conference to compose the differences between the Senate and House. The approved mea- sure formed contains no arms em bargo while the latter passed at the last session does.
 The action came a few mo- ments after the House beat down by a vote of 237 to TIT a Re- publican attempt aimed at open ing up legislation on the House amendments.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
Appoints Head To Supervise Buying Reindeer

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (4) - Secretary Ickes appointed Chas. Burdick of Juneau as special representative to purchase the 180,000 reindeer now owned by whites for distribution to the Es- kimos at cost of $720,000.
 Burdick has been an employe of the U. s. Forest Service in Al aska for IA years and recently was assistant director of the CCC at Juneau.
 The funds for the purchase of the reindeer were provided by Congress. Officials estimated of the half million reindeer in Al aska 180,000 are owned by whites and the rest by Eskimos. Con gress' objective they added was to acquire for the Eskimos all the reindeer as a means of con- serving the deteriorating range and to provide subsistence and industry for many natives now unable to maintain themselves from their traditional sources of food. The government set a maxi mum price of four dollars a head on the animals.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
Mussolini
 Bears Away From Hitler

UNDATED, Oct. 3l (P) -- So- viet Russia, through her premier and foreign commissar Molotoff accused President Roosevelt of mixing in Russia's negotiations with Finland "in contradiction to the United States policy of neu trality."
 On tre western front French and German land forces fought a series of skir1mishes in the LOT raine sector between the Moselle and Saar Rivers. The general staff reported bringing marked activity to the front.
 Molotof likewise accused Brit ain and France of seeking a new excuse for war declaring there can be no question of restoring Poland" He disclosed Russia was seeking to make pact with Fin lard similar to those made with Estonia, Latvia and Lituania
 Mussolini organized the entire leadership of the Facist regime with a shake4up of the cabinet, party, and top military posts un precedented in it's sweeping scope. Seven cabinet minister's Secretarys, the secretary of the Fascist Party, chief of staff of the army, air force and the Fascist militia and four under secretar ies of state were replaced in a drastic reshuf1ing In addition Mussolini yielded the portfolio of minister of Italian Africa to General Attilio Teruzzi. Chief among those shifted were two Fascist notable of widely credit ed pro-German tendencies. Lieut. General Achille Starace was re- lieved of the secretaryship of the Fascist Party at "his own re- quest" and Dino Alfieri, min ister of propaganda under Star ace was named chief of staff of the Fascist militia. The ambassa dor to Algiers is awaiting assign ment although some observers saw in the shakeup evidence of
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
Russia Calls United States Unneutral

UNDATED, Nov. 1 (4) - Ru sia's foreign policy outlined by Premier Molotoff produced a widely divergent set of reactions in Britain and Germany cast a gloom over Scandinavia. Molo- toff gave a warning to Finland 10 come to terms with Russia which shocked the public opinion of nearby Scandinavia.
 Newspaper editorials were eau tious but commentators agreed on describing tthe situation as ''ominous" feeling that Russia having once brodcast her tems would not modif them.
 Authorized German sources ex- pressed themselves as highly pleased with the supreme coun- cil of the Soviets and that any body who believed that Germany was disappointed was compllet- ely mistaken. They added that official Germany evidently was especially satisfied with Molo- toff's analysis of the causes which led to the European con- fiict. His assert rtations that the restitution of Poland and the al- legged fight for ileologies were mere excuses by Britain and France.
 There was official silence in Britain regarding the speech but British newspaper headlines declared Soviet Russia was neu- tral."
 It was apparent from the tenor of the press that Molotoff offer ed Germany a packet of words
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
Reindeer Sale Gets Under Way
Mussolini Purges Fascist Party Of Pro-Germans

lessening of German influence la Rome. Foreign diplomatic circles generally attributed it to condi.> tions within the Fascist party. however. it was noted that the shake-up came shotrloy after the German ambassador Victor Van Machensen left for Berlin Sun day because his embassy said he had an extraordinary reason"
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01

decision to move up the holiday for business reasons.
 Some states decided to cele- hrate Thanksgiving Day on Nov ember 30th anyway.
 The President said it was fit ting to continue the "halloWed'' custom begun by George Wash ington when he asked the nation to lay down all tasks for one day of the year to give thanks for the blessings granted by the divine providence.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
THANKSGIVING ON NOV 30

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (P) - Proclaiming November 23rd as a day of general thanksgiving, President Roosevelt asked thanks and offered for the hope that lives within us" for a coming eventual world peace. The pro- clamation designated the next to the last Thursday instead of the last Thursday as Thanksgiving Day in accordance to Roosevelt's s
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
- l@ City of Flint is Off Coast Of ., Norway Is Prize.

BERGEN, Norway, Oct. 31 (Ao} The City of Flint under the command of a German prize crew felt her way southward along the northern Norwegian coast with a Norwegian naval watchdog close at her heels. She was sighted off Lodigen Light.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01
NOTICE

N. ". Alask Fair Association prize checks are now ready for distribution at Polet's Store.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01

and very little else.
 They feel it leaves Russia com mited to position of neutrality.
The Nome nugget., 1939-11-01

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Evening star., 1939-10-08
T.. j. Conference
To Open Today

The Catholic University Confer
ence Of Clerics and Religious will
open its new season at 10 o'clock
this morning with a solemn
mass at the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception. Catholic
University. At least 1900 persons
are expected to attend
The mass will be celebrated by
the Rev. Fidelis ORourke of Holy
Name College and Msgr. P. j. Nc
Cormick, vice rector of Catholic
University, will preach the sermon.
Representatives will be present
from "a religious communities affili-
ated with the university, along with
delegates from local Catholic schools.
Following the mass, Brother Tim
othy Donahue. president of the con-
ference, will lead the assembly in
the taking of the crusaders pledge.
Evening star., 1939-10-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
DEFENDANT WINS
 JUDGES VERDICT
Father Asked $l0,000 for Injuries Suffered By
 Daughter in Fall

Judge Robert L. Munger today filed a decision for the defendant in the $io,0oo superior court civil litigation of Emil and Concetta spina against the Waterbury Sav- irgs bank.
 The plaintiff, Concetta spina, a minor, sued through her father, for injuries said to have been sustained in a fall 6 .sed by rocks in pass way of property at 238 Platt street, owned by the defense. The fall oc- cured May 23, 1888, according to the complaint The plaintiff resid- cd in the first floor of a house on the property.
 Judge Munger, in his decision, stated that 1t doesn't even appear that the defendant knew of the use of the passway, in which the plain tiff contends she fell and was hurt. He continues that 1t is impossible to see how she could have tripped and fallen, as she did, if she had used reasonable care. Mascolo, Mo- Knight es Dauch appeared for the plaintiff, with Monagan & Monagan defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
TRAFFIC COURT
 DOCKET HEAVY
Many Autoists Notified to Appear for Hearings
 Monday Morning

A crowded docket is schedule for Traffic Court Monday when alleged violators arrested during the week appear before Judge John L. Gaff- ney, who will make his first official appearance on the bench. Many cases which were continued at last weeks session are also scheduled for disposal.
 Trials have been few and far be. tween during the past several weeks, most of the cases having been disposed of by the prosecutor and formally nolled by the presid- ing judge. No cases came up for trial by the court last Monday. on the previous Monday nolles granted on payment of various sums reach- ed the highest number in months.
 Under a new procedure adopted by city court officials, arresting of- ficers will book all alleged viola. tors under the blanket charge of violating the motor vehicle laws Prosecutors will file specific charges such as speeding. reckless driving failure to grant the right Of way etc.
 Prosecuting Attorney William K Lawlor was in charge of last Mon- days traffic session, while outgoing Prosecutor Charles A. Summa as- sisted in. an advisory capacity.
 Under the new procedure nolles will be granted for each specified case by the presiding judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08

Ter of Providence, R. I. York Is first tenor, Crimi second tenor, Lid- stone baritone and Fuller, bass.
 To supplement the appeal which the music will make to the ear, a part of their program tomorrow will be dedicated to beautiful color slides that delight the eye. The technique of modern natural color photography has been used to secure series of pictures of the college, campus, faculty, students and activities Taken with special color film these pictures have been converted into slides and are shown through pro- jector to give the audience an ac- curate picture of the college.
 Their program tomorrow will in- clude:
 Sacred: Creation-Willy Richter: Listen to the Lambs, Dett; Steal Away, Negro Spiritual, Good News.
 Secular and novelty: Giannina Mia Friml; Massas in de Col, Col Groun', Foster; Please Won't You Be My I'm, Alexander
 Solos: How Lovely Is the Hand of Gold, Loughborough; It Is Enough, from Mendelssohns "Elijah"; The Lords Prayer, Malotte; Forgotten, Eugene Cowles; Somewhere Voice Is Calling, Tate.