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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

job of regulating American produc- ton down to the last pants button. ECONOMIC MACHINERY
 READY TO FUNCTION
 In 1917 somebody had to step in and take charge of the nations com- plex, overburdened industrial ma chinery to prevent grand mess. So in July of that year, the War 1ndus- tries Board was established to deal with the whole business.
 It ended competitive bidding, Wal industry committees, set up by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, func- toned under it as liaison agencies between business and government. The Food, Fuel. and Railway ad- ministrations, the Shipping Board, and the War Trade Board were set up. By the time America had been in the war one year, all of these activities were regularized and CO., ordinated under the War Industries Board.
 But 1t took nearly a year to get the machine perfected, Today, the government could establish simi- lar scheme on short notice. Assist ant Secretary of War Louis John- son says that plans for industrial mobilization are in complete readi- ness.
 A National War Resources Board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
TIED FLO RITO
 ARENA FEATURE
America's Foremost COm- Conductor to Ap-
 pear in New Haven

The first in an autumn series of swingsation programs -Four Star" bill will be presented at teh New Haven Arena on next Sun- day afternoon and evening. Septem- Der 10, with a galaxy of radio, stage and screen stars ushering in 8 sea- son which Connecticut music lovers have enxiously awaited.
 The management of the Arena au- ditorium has lined up swingsa- tional menu which is in keeping with the extravaganzas of swing offered last spring, at prices which appeal to everyone.
 Ted Flo Rito, Americas outstand- ing composer-conductor, and his ir1- ternationally famous orchestra will head the program. This popular en- semble of musicians has starred in many Paramount pictures, in addi- ton to be heard nightly on coast-to- coast networks.
 The second section of the -Four Star" lineup features George Hall and his band, another well-known screen and radio group.
 Dolly Dawn, Americas Number One song stylist, and voted last year sthe nations outstanding female songstress, will be the feature of the all-star revue, which will have among its lineup, "The Radio Rogues", stars of the Broadway production Hellzapoppin. The afore- mentioned trio is recognized as the nations outstanding mimics and comedians, being the originators oi vocal radio mimcry. The revue will be completed with Broadway act: consisting of stars of radio, stags screen.
 Tickets for the afternoon anc evening performances of the initia all-star swingsation of the autumn season are now on sale at the Arena box office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
ZINDAH GROTTOS ' MEET WEDNESDAY

The fall season of the zindah Grotto will get under way tomor- row night. with the first meeting of the organization in Masonic Temple. Plans will be made for participation in the state convention here on September 29 and 30. Monarch E, A. Sampson will preside.
 Edward How'd, chairman of the convention committee, requests the attendance of all sub-chairrnen and aides at tomorrow nights meeting.
 There will be a meeting of the Grotto patrol at the temple this evening at eight, and on Friday at the same hour the band group will have a rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
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. STAMP NEWS

NV pnlldtellc naHollHS WILL OS A given mails dispatched on British Imperial Airways' first eastbound transatlantic flight, New York postal officials have an- nounced. The return flight is scheduled to leave New York Aug. g, following inauguration of serv- ice by the westbound flight on Aug. 5.
 Special Canadian cachets were to be applied to all covers re- ceived by the district director of postal services at Montreal by Aug. 5. Canadian postage. at 30 cents per half ounce for the trans Atlantic service, is required.
 Two new additions to the phi- latelist's art collection are Frag- onard's painting La Lettre," re. produced on a new French semi postal and Albrecht Durer's "A Woman of Venice" which appears on a new German stamp, surtaxed for Hitler's cultural fund.
 
 A German issue of l2 stamps has been announced to commem- crate a meeting of the Reichspost staff. Other forthcoming German issues include special stamps for Nazi Party Day. Gutenburg Day and a Printers Exhibition.
 Cuba has announced the issue ct two stamps commemorating the centenary of the birth of Maj. Gen. Calixto Inquez, of the Army of Liberation.
 Recent releases: Turkey, con- stitutional issue, bearing portraits President Roosevelt, George Washington, American flag, three designs, six values: Hungary, Girl Scout Jamboree. four stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

MT. and Mrs. Bernard Downs are looking forward to tomorrow, their first wedding anniversary. Mrs. Downs is the former Dolores Gabriel of Baldwin Street. Johnny DelDuonno coffeur extraordinary is back from vacation in Chicago He unfolds tales of Tapping waves and sparkling sands Josephine Morlni of Dlke- man Street spent the holiday in Simsbury Marie Ferragone is sporting veree becoming cardigan. MT. and Mrs. Donenc Mordino of 52 Webb Street were pleasantly surprised at largely attended house party Saturday night arranged by friends in honor of ther silver wedding anniversary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
BY BRUCE CAPTION Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington, Sept. 5.-When the World War began (the first world war, that was), the United States was a rich industrial nation, but its industry was not geared to war
 It had a tremendous industrial machine, but the whole thing was unorganized - not geared to the single objective of winning the war. It could produce helterskelter but not according to plan.
 And so when America did go to war, and found that its whole domestic life had to be run by a system as exact and memorable as the reveille-to-taps of the training camp. lot of costly experimenting and fumbling had to be done before the proper system was set up.
 No contrast between 1914 and 193s could be greater than the contrast in Americas readiness to mobilize her industry for war. Today the mos detailed plans exist and the most elaborate organizations are ready te spring into being-all set for tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
AnslOers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. The House of Represen- tatives.
 ?. Kentucky.
 3. An inexperienced pur- chaser of securities. 4. Collision with an iceberg. 5. Paul V. McNutt. 6. In the Dutch East Indies. !. Thirteen.
 8. Twenty-one years in all the States. g. Dis'-pu-tant; not dis-pu'. tant.
 10. George VI, King of Eng land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

St Andrews Home for the Aged in New Haven, where Rev Thomas F. Lawlor, a native of this city, was recently appointed chaplain will observe the cen tennia of it's foundation Thursday of this week with an important program which should attract priests from all sections of the state Participating in the religious exercises of iridium with which the centennial will be celebrated will be Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford and Most Rev. Francis lief, now stationed at St. Marys Hospital here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Bay State Operator
 Pays $1O For Nolle

Judge John L. Gaffney granted a nolle on payment of $l0 to Samuel H. Vigeant, 32, of Orchard street, Adams, Maj arraigned in traffic court yesterday. i'l'
 Fourteen motorists were granted continuances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Good Evening.
IT MUST BE SCHOOL
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Oh dear, what can the matter be Johnny looking so sad! He's taking no interest in anything at all Not even his nice new pad We promised to buy him new shorts ana sWeaVeF And Betty ribbon for her har But, oh dear, what can the matter pc, Neither of them seems to care! We promised to buy Johnny lots of new pencils, A set of new soldiers and slate, We promised him an extra trip to the movies And filled up with good things his plate. But it's oh dear, what the matter be, He won't hls mother or dad; O dear what can the matter be Johnny is looking so sad
 Elm Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
POSTAL EMPLOYES
 WILL VIEW MOVIES

Moving pictures of the U. s. Navy will be shown to postal employees and their friends in the civil service room at the post office tomorrow night by Michael Swata, assistant naval recruiting officer assigned tc this city.
 Thursday night MT. Swata will show the navy films at Mill Plain Grange hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Second of four Cation stories on Americas position in the cur- rent war crisis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

France now has more than 2,250, 900 motor vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
HEART SHAPED
 LOCKET

Natural gold finish in lovely TO- mantle heart shaEe-addS spice and charm to any costume. A wide se- lection to choose from.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
EXTRA CLERICAL
 AID REQUESTED
Work of Juvenile PrOba= tiOn Officer Increasing;
 Mayor Approves

The first step in opposition tc Acting Controller James P. Purcell's recommendations for economy" by means of dismissals of city employees was taken yesterday when Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile proba- ton officer, submitted to the board Of finance request for additiona clerical assistance.
 MT. Purcell the night before had recommended that the juvenile pro bation officer and the clerk of the city court use the same office and share the same secretary. One sten- ographer for both would be "am- pie, said MT. Purcell.
 In her letter yesterday, Miss Crowley said that the clerk in her office has been badly overworked, that she has had to work far in ex- cess of her weekly hour schedule. It has been necessary for her, Miss Crowley said, to call in an outside assistant, without cost to the city.
 Miss Crowley's request was accom- panied by a letter from Mayor Frank Hayes, saying that the juvenile probation office had been achieving excellent results and urg- ing that no curtaiment of services be caused by lack of office help.
 MT. Purcell recommended the dis missal of many City Hall employees ill various offices. No such recom- mendations were made, however, for the controllers office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
4-POINT PROGRAM
 FOR CYO UNITS
Immaculate Conception Parish Organizing Senior
 Chapter; Seek Members

A general invitation has been ex- tended to the young men and wom- en of the Immaculate Conception parish to meet in the basement of the. church next Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of discussing the four point program of activities as adopted by the parish's s units of the Catholic Youth Orga- nization. Four committees will be appointed and assigned to promote the religious, the cultural, educa- tional and athletic features of the program. Bert Henebry presided at last Wednesday evenings meeting at which time bylaws were read and adopted. Age limit for membership was placed at 18 to 25 for the senior group. Provisions were also made for the election of four officers, namely, president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer.
 In view of the hundreds of young men and women eligible for mem Nership in the Church of the Im- maculate Conception parish, the sponsors of the organization move ment believe that the unit will be numbered among the largest in the diocese within few weeks.
 The growing popularity of c. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

A woman went into depart ment store and said she wanted to knit a sweater for her dog :. "What size?" asked the saleslady. "Oh, I really don't know" said the woman. T have him out in the car" .. Well, suppose we bring him in here so we can measure him., suggested the salesgirl :. "Oh, I couldn't do that" replied the customer, mortified, you see, this sweater is to be a surprisel"
 Donald B. TansilI, who rose from the ranks of stock clerk to vice. president of the Pepperell company, has written a book: "So You're Co., ing to Sell!" It takes the problem of salesmanship apart. To intimates, however, the author sums up selling this way: Ten per cent perseverance, intelligence and tact; ten per cent personality, and con- tacts; and 80 per cent golfl"
 Yesterdays papers revealed that Fritz Kuhn, the leader of the Ratzis, has 8 new blonde :, One paper got photo of them at the Fair. -. The column could have had that story" several weeks ago when they both were at the Stork club -the, night he gave us those glares Now, it is no secret that no love is lost between this column and Fritz Kuhn In fact we can't think of anyone we loathe more. !. .4. But scoop the town that he was towning with a new woman? =. .. What good would that do? :. Break Mrs. Kuhn's heart?
 All the hullabaloo about the crit ics reminds reader of famous crack made by Samuel Foote, the 18th Century Londoner .t To a dramatist who told him he intend- ed thereafter to laugh at his critics. Foote said: Do so, for in this way you will not only disappoint them but lead the merriest life of any man in England"
 On one of the Detroit papers, there was happy-go-lucky reporter with a wife and three kids at home whom he was. always threatening to support. Somehow or other he couldn't quite make the grade, be- cause he either drank up his pay before he got home, or gambled it away, or loaned it to someone who needed it more than he did.
 One pay day, he stopped to hoist a few and then went to the cashiers cage for his wages CT gave it to your wife ten minutes ago." he was told .... "What?" groaned the scribe. "You gave all that beautiful money to my wife, the money I slayed for! How could you do that to me?" Don't be silly" said the cashier, she'll take better care of it than you would" "You don't know my wife" howled the drunk. shell frivol it away on shoes for my kids!"
 Orchids to Times critic, who suggests that the water divers at Billy Roses Aquacade (where the girls are called Aquabelles and the boys AquabeauX) be called Aqua bats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

The YMCA Footlighters under the direction of Dr. Franklin Warren are producing Headed for Eden" by Sidney Duvall, a com- edy in three acts at the Water bury Woman's club tonight.
 The cast includes: Elaine Gra- ham, Robert Stone, Elinor Hook ert, Elsie Gallulo, Henry Kleis. Ann O'Neil, Viola Clark, Blanche Confrancesco, Margaret Gall braith, Dorothy Geraghty, Philip Thompson, Betty Kirschbaum, Joseph Blansfield, Mary Killian, Peter Davies, Michael DelPo, Henry CukinuS,
 Mary Shugrue is chairman of the usherettes; stage manager, Patsy Gallulo; stage production,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

o. units and their activities and the fact that definite programs are being formulated and followed, substan- tiates the belief that the Immaculate Conception parish will soon take the lead in community activities here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

This evening the parish's team will compete in the Knights of Col umbus debating tournament in Col- un1bus hall. They will meet the rep resentatives of ,SS. Peter & Paul church. A large delegation of mem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

bers and friends of both units plan to attend the debate, as the winning team will be qualified for the semi finals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

Orchids to Times critic, who suggests that the water divers at Billy Roses Aquacade (where the girls are called Aquabelles and the boys AquabeauD be called Aqua bats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-12

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Evening star., 1939-10-28
Many ANIMALS Nav
Be Sown in Autumn

Every time that nature produces
annual flowers in our gardens from
self-sown seed, she demonstrates
that ANIMALS can be grown from seed
sown in the fall.
The list OF ANIMALS which can self
seed may vary in different sections of
the country. but it is probable that
annual larkspur and cornflowers
(centaurea cyanus) will be on the
list almost anywhere.
A seed bed surrounded by wooded
curb is an excellent place to SOW
fall ANIMALS. A cold frame will do as
well; and many SOW seeds in the
open garden where experience has
shown drainage is good. If seeds are
sown in rows, which can be marked,
is is easy to check results and pro-
tect the seedlings when they appear.
Sow the seed thinly, mixing small
seed with dry sand to help scatter it,
and do not sow much deeper than
you would in the spring. Many gar
deners cover the row with a shallow
layer of sand after sowing. In seed
bed, or cold frame, after the ground
has frozen light mulch of leaves
may be placed over the bed to keep
the frost in. This mulch should be
removed before the seeds sprout In
the spring.
Evening star., 1939-10-28
COlchicine
Powerful
Chemical
Startling Changes
Made in Plants
By Use of Drug

Recent horticultural literature
contains much about powerful
drug, colchicine, because of the re-
cent discovery that it produces un-
usual results when applied to plants.
Some writer's indicate that many
marvellous new forms of plants may
be obtained and that our ideas about
garden and field plants are to be
upset.
Colchicine does produce larger
forms, larger in almost every way,
seed. flower, height and more petals
in the case of flowers. In a few
cases more petals were obtained
without an increase in size of flower.
This should be of interest, especially
to rose growers who have been criti-
cizing several varieties for lack of
a sufficient number of petals. Other
startling changes are forecast, one
OF them being that plants will be
more drought resistant.
Be this as it may, colchicine is a
dangerous poison and the use of it
requires extensive laboratory equip
ment, hence it is not likely to be of
use to the amateur plant breeder,
Also, thorough understanding of
plant structure is necessary to use
it intelligently. Then, too giant size
is not altogether desirable in plants.
There are many gardeners who still
prize daintiness and charm in plants
and flowers.
Commercially few results of
merit have been obtained by in
creasing the size of plants. Re-
searchers, however. believe that
more valuable results may be OBJ
tanned by using it to induce cross
fertilization, now impossible, so that
certain desirable characteristics.
such as drought resistance, disease
immunity or resistance, and fra
GRANGE, may be transmitted from
one species to another. So far the
successful use of colchicine to ac-
complish this has not been reported
1t is a slow and painstaking under
taking.
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Bulbous Iris Needs Sunnv
Location and Reasonably
Good Soil to Thrive
Dutch, Spanish and English
Varieties Are Replanted
Once Every Third Year
BY A. J. PETERS.

Wherever there an old garden there will find
o-caed German
1t SNOWY
often found where other flower dfashoned
mowers TO the
beautiful relatives the dubious Now the
time to plant them and to thus
delightful one and for garden flower beauty remote
and elegant quality of the orchid
There are many OF these ses which as do the
tulips and nassl Like these they will
but must
how to mix the soil but such
difficult to follow All this mixing
loan is quite all right council Of perfection
Inc soil the
Washngton and Spanish iris has we'll in that years
Ihe DUBIOUS commonly
readily at reasonable
They into bloom the thu
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Plenty of Work Still
Ahead to Occupy a
Gardeners Time

There is plenty of work still ahead
OF the gardener, but most of it can
be done only when good winter
conditions prevail or when plant
material is available. Later in tho
season, when late lilies arrive, they
can be planted in the ground pre-
pared for them and from time to
time, when conditions permit, soil
can be worked so that an improved
mechanical condition can be had
when spring planting time arrives.
All during winter there are little
open spells when snow is not on the
ground. At such times reseeding of
bare lawn spots can be done. If
winter lawn reseeding is followed
by light application of peat moss
over the entire lawn, much ordinary
winter injury will be prevented. In
the southern and middle sections of
the country, sweet peas and other
early spring Towering plants can be
sown whenever conditions permit.
Indoors the gardener will find
plenty of work to do among the
house plants which suffer from at
tacks OF mealy bugs, aphids and
other insect life almost paralleling
the conditions that existed in the
garden. To combat these enemies
the same sprays used for outdoor
work will prove effective.
Later, when there is just nothing
to be done outdoors in the garden,
time can be occupied in cleaning
garden tools with emery paper to
remove the rust. refiling the edges
to make them sharp, and finally, re-
painting the handles in gay colors
to fit in with the scheme decided
on for next season.
Evening star., 1939-10-28
Why Burn or Save
Garden Refuse?

Every fall after frost and maturity
have brought about the death of the
top portion of plants in the flower or
vegetable garden, the problem OF
disposing of these vegetable remains
comes up. The conservationist likes
to see all waste vegetable matter
incorporated again in the soil for its
plant food value and because it fur
nishes a supply of the necessary
humus. But the plant disease spe-
cialist likes to see certain garden
waste disposed of by burning so as to
destroy fungi which cause plant dis
eases and which live over winter in
dead parts of plants.
Among plants which should be
burnt are the above-ground parts
of hollyhock, and fallen rose leaves,
the entire aster plant including the
roots, and the old tops of phloX.
Among diseases which this burning
will help to control are hollyhock
rust, rose leaf spot, and phloX mil
dew.
Plants which may be dug into the
garden soil with comparative safe
ty for plant food value include i'm
mature weeds, refuse of satisfy, spin
ach, parsnip, onion. horseradish. let
tuce, turnip, cauliflower, cabbage,
and carrot. If additional vegetable
material is desired and a good sup
ply of barnyard manure is not avail
able, the dead leaves of shade or
other trees make a valuable substi-
tute While these leaves often carry
diseases, none are likely to affect
garden plants and they may be
used safely as source of humus.