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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
POTATO, TOBACCO
 CROPS GREATER

Boston, July 14.-(UP)-The 193s Massachusetts tobacco and potato crops probably will be greater than those of last year and the l0-year average, the state and U.. s. agri- culture departments announced to- day.
 Conditions prevailing July indi. cated potato crop of 2,324,00C bushels compared with 2,04l, ,000 bushels in 1888 and the 1,975, ,000- bushel 10-year average.
 Tobacco production in the Con- necticut valley this year was ex- pected to total 33,900,000 pounds compared with 5000, 900 pounds last year and the 10-year average of 33,- 100000 pounds.
 Tn Massachusetts, conditions pre- vailing July indicated a produc- ton of 9,500,000 pounds compared with last years 6,800,000 pounds and the l0-year average of s.900.00C pounds.
 Fair prospects were forecast fol the onion crop. Corn production was indicated at about 8 per cent over last year. but slightly smaller than the 10-year average. Present conditions indicated c relatively short oats crop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
HOT DOG ROAST
 HELD BY K. OF L.
Junior Choir Meets To. night to Set Date for
 Annual Outing

The third annual hot dog roast of the Knights of Lithuania was held last evening with marked suc- cess. Speeches, songs and dances comprised the program as arranged by the committee in charge. Nari- iona Baronte, noted Lithuanian dancing artist, Prof. Alex Aleksls Peter Alexander, president, and AL bert varanauskas, vice president and John Raugalis& addressed the gathering.
 The committee in charge included Joe vilciauskas, chairman; John Raugalis, co-chairman; E Id m u n Vaitkevich, Frank Saldukas, Pete Alexander, Al Varanauskas, Al Am. prose.
 Meeting Tonight
 The junior choir of St. Joseph's church will hold e meeting tonight at 7:45 o'clock in the choir rehearsal rooms on Congress avenue to make plans and set a date for the annua, outing. Only those planning to at. tend the outing are asked to attend this evenings barley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
JEAN BAUER IS
 AGAIN WINNER

Eastern Point, Conn, July IA (UP.-The Griswold cup went back into possession of Miss Jean Bauer, Providence, R. l., today as she de- featd de ding Champion Miss Helen Warehouse, also of Provi- dence, 5 up in the finals of the Shenescosset golf tournament.
 Miss Bauer, who won the cup three times previously, put on the pressure on the 492-yard fifth by making a birdie four. She took the next four holes and halved two others to be four up at the turn.
 Her long accurate butts also claimed the tenth and eleventh holes.
 Miss Warehouse, who jumped into an early three-hole lead, took the next two and halved the l4th where the 2ist annual tournament ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
SOCIAL SECURITY ACT SENT HOUSE
Minimum Old Age Assist ance Grant of $25 a
 Month Provided

Washington, July 14-(UP)-The Senate sent its social security act amendments to the House for con- currence today. They would proc vide @ minimum old age assistance grant of $25 per month.
 Two amendments adopted by the Senate would establish the mini- mum. They were: proposal by Sen. Edwin 0. Johnson, D., Colo, requiring states to contribute at least $10 per month for each ben- eficiary in order to qualify for fed- eral grants; a proposal by Sen. Tom Connally, D., Tex, requiring the federal government to grant<$2 for each $1 contributed by a state to- ward old-age assistance up to $6. Above that level, the federal gov- ernment would match state con- tributions.
 The first $5 of the $lo required from the states for each benefit would then be met on two-to-one basis by the federal government The second $5 would be matched, making total minimum benefit of $25.
 Chairman Pat Harrison, D., Minn., of the Senate finance committee, said, prior to Senate acceptance of the Johnson amendment, that 3l states are unable to contribute $10 a month for each benefit and conse- quently may be eliminated from participation in the old age assist ance program.
 The Senate adopted the Houses revision of the security act late yes- terday with those two amendments and several minor changes. The vote was 57 to 8.
 The entire series of amendments would extend the programs cover age to an additional 1,300,000 work CTS and save business $1 ,635 ,000, ,000 in taxes during the next three years.
 The bill extensively revises the New Deals program to provide a secure future for workers when they reach retirement age, and advances to Jan. l, 1940, the beginning of payments of retirement annuities from 8 reserve fund built up by joint worker-employer contributions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
Store Clerking M '69
"Reminiscences Drug Clerk s69Won Local Dis
 tncton Actor-layed" Shakespeare Before Admrg Eastman Towns Oanding Wedding

Page. The trio were in jubliant spirits. The kings face was beam- ing with pride and happiness, and a charming flush suffused her lovely face as she held her shaply hand up for me to see the sparkling gem on her engagement finger.
 We haven't set the exact date of the wedding yet" she explained, but we came especially today to engage you for Best Man and leave you to guess who's promised to be my Bridesmaid"
 But to go back to the 'tableaux' proposition, and the scenarios our Dramatic Club had sketched out for 'Webb's' consideration including general suggestions. As recall them they were something like this:
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
SWIMS ASHORE
 TO SAVE HONOR

Boston, July 14.-tUP).-Pretty Eileen Keefe, 21, of Brighton, found semi- conscious near Tennean Beach on Dorchester bay today. told police she swan 100 yards to shore from a yacht to escape the advances of an elderly man. Miss Keefe told police that she met 70-year-old retired Belr. ont businessman in a downtown hotel and accepted his in- vitation to go sailing. They boarded his 75-foot motor yacht on the Charles river basin and sailed down Boston harbor to Dorchester bay. When the mans advances became too ardent, police quoted her as say- ing. Miss Keefe leaped overheard, swam to shore and collapsed on the beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
INVERSION DRUG
 GO. MAKES PROFIT
First Five Months of This Year Shows It-TOtal
 Amount Lost

New York, July 14.-(UP)-Mc- Kesson and Robbins, Inc, the drug firm from which the late Philip Musica embedded huge sums, oper- at1d at a substantial profit during th9 first five months of this year, 1t vas disclosed today.
 William J. Wardell, trustee for the firm named in federal court bankruptcy proceedings, said in his second report that the corporation htd not been damaged irreparably by the manipulations of Coster- -Mu- siA and his brothers.
 The net profit from operations for the five-month period was $l,- 336,827, compared with $271,752 for the corresponding period of 1888.
 Amount Lost
 Tt appears that the amount def initely lost by virtue of the crude drug fraud (of the Musicas) is now set at e figure of $2.869 ,482," the report said, "of which the largest items were $958,323, traced to bank or brokerage accounts of P. Donald Ccster; payments of $715,676 made by McKesson and Robbins, Ltd., of Canada to William T. Truxton and company and not traced to any bank account, payments to Simon Broth CTS of $278, ,453, also not traced to a bank account of Benjamin Si- mon."
 Assets had been inflated by $2l,- OPS .668 at the end of last year, War dali said, "of which about $2,870, GOO was stolen and the balance repre- sented by book entries of fictitious assets which never existed"
 The report recommended its re- organization. Wardall said creditors and stockholders would be invited to submit plans. The trustee said suits would be filed against persons involved in the crude drug fraud and that claims would be pressed against Coster-Musica's estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
BY ELMER c. wALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, July 14.-(UP)-Stocks were mixed in moderately active opening dealings today. Bonds were irregular end cotton futures were unchanged to 3 points lower in ini- tial trade.
 Stock traders operated cautiously in view of irregularity in London.
 Steel shares met support. U. g. Steel opened at N Ia and Bethle- hem at 56 1-s up 1-e point each Chrysler was up 1-4 to 75 1-4 and General Motors off a similar amount to A 3-4. Utilities met fair demand Commonwealth Edison opened i,50O shares at 29 3-4, up 1-8, and Public Service had a small gain.
 Union Pacific gained 3-4 to 97, but Chesapeake & Ohio and Southern Pacific had narrow losses. American Smelling was down 3-8 to A. Crane & Co, Monsanto Chemical, Du Pont
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
Seriously Hurt

Critically injured last evening in a fall at South Main and Jewelry streets. Peter Allard, 70. of 54 West Clay street. was re- ported on the danger list at st. Mary's hospital today. Attaches reported he suffered e cerebral hemorrhage. received . fractured nose, possible skull fracture.
 Witnesses said Allard was standing on the corner. suddenly pitched forward. He wns taken to the hospital in the police am- bulanco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building In- spector Patrick Carlin:
 Andrew Johnson, to erect porch . t235 Woodtick road, $2S5.
 John Hogan, to erct 2 one -fam- fly dwelling on Sylvan avenue, 5000.
 Margart Coyle, to erect one- family dwelling on Prospect road, S4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

Mueller Brass Co.,, Port Huron, Mich; National Brass & Copper Company, Inc, Lisbon, Ohio; The New Haven Copper CO, Seymour, Conn; Phelps Dodge Copper Prod ducts Corporation, New York, N. r.; Revere Copper and Brass Incor- porated, New York, N. Y.; The Riv- erside Metal Company, Riverside, N. J.; Scovill Manufacturing Com pany, Waterbury, Conn.,; The Sey- mour Manufacturing Co.,, Seymour, Conn; Wolverine Tube Company, Detroit, Mich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
Ansantawae

Ansantawae encampment, Pa- friaychs Militant. met last night fu odd Fellows hall for the in- stallation of new officers. Everett Barker was inducted as the new chief patriarch. George ". Reed e senior warden, Charles H. 5ones as high priest. ]. Williams 0afcner as junior warden. Wil- liam ". Woord as treasurer, and Edwin c. ifoyt as auditor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
WOMAN IS KILLED

Carver. Mass, July i4--(UP>-. Miss Mary Sullivan, a. of Dorches- ter. was killed and four companions injured when their sedan hit . tree today. Enroute home from Onset, J. Leo Cleary,, a. of Dorchester lost control of the car on 6 curve. He suffered slight injuries. as Did Helen Yukon. 2l. her sister Agnes, 2s. both of etoushton, and James Fleming of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
GABLE SCOUTS ACT

Seven members of Los Angeles Boy Scout Troop 59. "Clark Gables Own," will benefit by their associa- ton with the star when they make their film debut in an Our Gang comedy at Metro doldwyn-Mayer. Joy Scouts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
Market Opens Rather
 Mixed Up, Irregular
Stock Traders Were Very Cautious Because of Lon- don; Steels, Chryser Were Up; Utilities in Demand

Westinghouse Electric and Sears Roebuck had small gains.
 Moderate losses were registered by Crucible Steel, Goodyear, Western Union, Union Carbide, Woolworth and Anaconda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
BAND CONCERT TONIGHT AT WOLCOTT

There will be concert on the lot next to the firehouse Friday night 8 to 10 by the Wolcott Volun- teer Fire Department band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
INSURANCE STOCKS
Investment Trust Quotations c. T. CULHANE, INC. 68 Center St.

Bid Asked Amerex Holding Corp. 22h 24h American Ins. Stocks
 Corp. ..... AZ sA Associated Standard oil
 SnareS .............. 4M 6h Bancamerica- Blair Corp. 1h 2% British Type Investors. .13 .28 Broad Street Investing Bullock Fund .......... 1924 IA Co., Inc. ........... 24 26 Central National Corp.
 "A ......!.... 22 20 .... Central National Corp. Century Shares Trust .. 24A 2sA Dividend Shares ...... 1.17 1.27 Equity Corp. 8 Conv.
 p1d. ............. % 26 Equity Corp. common. # N First Boston Corp. .... 1T 19 General Capital Corp. 29N 32N Incorporated Investors. 15M 17 Mass. Investors Trust. 20 22 Mutual Invest. Trust. 20 22 Mutual Invest. Fund. 10A 11N Republic Investors Fund
 Inc. ............. .Iz 40 spencer TraSk rund... 14h 16h State Street Investment
 Corp. ............ 76 79 U. s. Flee. It. & Power
 Shares A ............ 16h U. s. Flee. It. & Power
 Shares B ............ 2 Home Owners Loan
 2NS ................1 1UO. 100.6 Home Owners Loan 3's. .108.24 108.3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
NEW YORK CURB

Amer. Superpower ....."..... e-l6 Elec. Bond & Share ......... 8M Niagara Hudson Power ...... 6h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

A happy sequel followed the above. two years later when in the Sum- mer Of 'eo was proudly presiding at 'Webb's' Soda Fountain.' Who do you guess one day came especially to see mel Why, Of course-'Ahas-
 aeras' and Father and the queens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
Types or GoDennent City Manager Plan Held Superior to the Mayor alty or Commission System-Local Advo- cates Explain Features of Various Systems

government which resembles that prime necessity of any democratic government - Q representative body. Five commissioners are elected, each at large, by majority vote. There is no chance for the election of the representative, of a minority, Each commissioner takes charge of city department; 1t is true that they sit together to pass ordinances and resolutions but each commissioner is much more interested in making a showing in his department than he is in lock- ing after the taxpayers interests.
 Usually each commissioner builds 6 political machine out of his own department, then later three commissioners combine against two. Finally the machine of the three then covers all five departments and one commits sioner dominates the situation: Jersey City, N. J., is a classic ex- ample.
 once the plan was used by over 500 cities. Now only about 260 use 1t. Because 1t is possible in some states for the commission to dele- gate their executive powers to someone else there are now over 100 cities which legally have the commission plan but actually have the manager plan. By ordinance the commissioners have given up their duties to Q manager whom they appoint.
 The City Manager Plan
 The faults of the three forms discussed are remedied in this plan. The patronage problem of all three is ended. The manager is appointed. Only if a majority of the council want the patronage system is a manager appointed who will make his own appoint ments on this basis. This rarely happens though sometimes 1t does; Kansas City, Mo. has a patronage" manager because the majority of the council wants patronage. Such a manager is not accepted as a member of the In- ternational City Managers As- sociation because he does not ac- cept the ethics" of the profession.
 How the various parts of the city manager governmental ma chine gear together will be taken up in the next article.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
CHRISTIAN FAITH
 THEME OF PASTOR
Rev. Dr.. John Walker Says It Should Be Everyone's
 Business

Too many are inclined to think of church membership in terms too vague and too impersonal," stated Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, in his sermon yesterday morning en- titled, This Great Business of Be. ing Q Christian"
 Too seldom do we think Of our Christian faith in terms of the high, heroic, prophetic note in human life. Christian faith has to De per- sonal thing, an individual thing in the last analysis"
 T have the impression, although I may be wrong about this, that there are many people who think of Lent primarily in terms of added service to attend, little personal sacrifices of usual comforts and luxuries. In other words, it would seem that there is the danger of thinking of Lent in terms of the little rather than the great, in terms Of little sacrifices of time and con- fort instead of the impossible de- mands of faith that asks every thing of us. Surely all Lenten serv- ices. all Lerten devotions are but means to an end. All our meditation on the passion and death Of Jesus fails unless 1t fills anew with a mighty passion and enthusiasm test tive as never before to live ike those early followers who almost literally set the world on fire, so great was their joy and their enthusiasm"
 We ought to go too far in deprecating what Christianity means in terms of beliefs. It simply isn't true that 1t makes no particular difference what . man believes as long as he lives a clean and honest life. Someday or other some great blow falls and q man has to face the larger issues of human life. Something more than a casual de- sire to live and let live is required. Moreover, 1t is quite patent that the man who thinks that this life is the be all and all is going to live on a different plane than the man who looks eternity in the face and gives his heart to the Master that he may learn td live as life aught to be lived"
 But now that we have said so much for the importance of the of faith, let me say that for those of us who are gathered here this morning the critical ques-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27

penses of the Hebrew school which charges no tuition. President Ed- ward Goldberg announced that the officers of this purim ban will be as follows:
 General Chairman, Moses Koizim: secretary, Leopold 0insherg: treas- urer. sam Henes; chairman In charge of merchant tickets. Samuel Wilton: chairman in charge of pro- fessional and committee. Oaron Solo, mon; chairman of program commit- tee, Abraham Matzkin: chairlady of general ticket committee. Mrs Samuel Matxlkln: chairman In change of entertainment, Harry Brownstein
 The committees have been work. ing for several weeks and report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
CAROSELLA LEADS
 SETBACK T0UKN NE Y

Michael Carosella is leading m the East Mountain golfers setback tournament with a scare or sl7 points. Following carosella In close stier are Michael Hayes. 1I2, GeoE6e Bergin SiO. and Phil Ryan. S09. Four weeks of play remain,
 Guido D,famte won hiRh senr'Te hcnors for the week last Thursday night at Chase para w.ai a sc~se V. Sl for four games. Plans for a oarl- quet at the close of the tournament will be discussed next meetina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
|PURIM BALL DATE
 SET FOR MARCH 5

The annual Purim bah for the henefit of the Waterbury Hebrew Institute will be held Monday, March 5, at 500 p. m. at Temple Hall.
 This annual celebration Is an out standing social event and is very well attended by the entire Jewish community.
 The proceeds of this affair will be used primarily to defray the ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
Sweepstakes Being
 Held Here Tonight
Keen "4S' Competition Expected in St. Michaers
 Parish Fiall-C Card Party Planned March 10
w AT ERVlLLE

when their junior auxiliary members will present Q Fidac program.
 Briefs
 Mrs. Martin McDonough of Thom- aston avenue spent Thursday visit- ing friends in Bunker Hill.
 Miss Frieda Burger of New York city spent yesterday with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. John Burger ot Sprague street. Miss Elizabeth Bur- ger, Q teacher In the Rockville high school, Rockville, Conn, Is at home for the mid-winter school vacation. John McMahon, Q patient ct st Mary,s hospital, suffering with pneu- monia, passed poor day yesterday
 Anniversary Planned
 The ninth anniversary celebration of ths Fairmount Community Clut will take place on March 9.
 The club will hold c business meeting Wednesday night at the club rooms ca Essex avenue ct o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
DR. EDWARDS DISCOVERY FOR
 CONSTIPATION
Benelits Nati0n Of Sultercrsl

COLUMBUS, OHIO: For over 2o yesss DY. F. M. Edwards lwideiy known physicisn) successfully treated seoses q patients for constipation and the head aches, lack q energy and mental dull. neas which often result.
 This wise Doctor knsw liver b1s mast GoW freely ssWt 6Gr into your fntestinss cg fatty foods esn,t be psopeFsy digestsd and you msy become ecnstjpstsd 60 hs kept this in nind when he perfected his famous DT. Edwards Olive Tsbleta.
 Dive Tabiets, being psrslr sseefabis, sse harmless, yet they sasssse gentle, khOroukh boHel movements and ALSO help stimulate bile How. Test their goodness T0NIGHTt 1kts sos eok
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
COMMUNITY CLUB
 MEETS TONIGHT

The East End Community Club will hold It's semi-monthly meeting tonight at 6 o'clock at the oeghan Motor Company, i044 East Main street. An entertainment program will be presented following the bus mess session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27

ton Is, not what we believe but what we are preparing to do. about this great business of being Chris ton. We believe enough but don't do enough. We talk about service and sacrifice but Co serve as Jesus served, to sacrifice as He sacrificed, even in the humble everyday things of life, is something we do not do, We have watered down our Chris ton faith until 1t become c kind Of afterthought instead of being the great business of life"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27

that the response to tickets is very
 gratifying and there is no doubt
 that this annual event win be one of the most successful in many years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27

Casper S. Davis Post to Meet
 4 regular business meeting Of hte Casper s. Davis post, American Legion, will be held Tuesday night at e:30 o'clock ct Fraternity hall on Boyden street. Commander Robert Cosgriff will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
Holy Name Bowling League

Terry Mulhalls team Of the Holy Name Bowling League, took two stginfgs from George 0oggin's team, when they met recently ct the Wa terville bowling alleys, and Manton. with e score of i09 for single string, was high man of the evening. Com plete scores were as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
JAMES DAVIDSON
 GIVEN CLUB POST

James Davidson was named chair man of the entertainment commit tee of the Waterbury Burns Club and other members Of the commit tee were chosen at . meeting satur- day night at Foresters' halI as fol- lows: William Boyd, Robert Finlay. Alexander Mcdufiie, Alexander GaI- braith, James Gardner, Daniel Meek and Robert Mills.
 The club accepted an invitation for carpet bowling with Clan Me- Alpine Lodge members Thursday night in Foresters' hail. James Littlejohn gave c reading, old Cronies."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27
CYO Farley Tomorrow

A meeting of the senior group of the Catholic Youth Organization Of St. Michaels church will be held to- morrow night at 7:30 o'clock when all members are requested to be present. At 2 o'clock 6 rehearsal will take place for the entertainment which the group will present Friday night, March i7th, in the eprague school gymnasium.
 The Casper 8. Davis, American Legion auxiliary, held 6 special meeting Friday night at the home of its president, Mrs. Prank Carney, on Chapel street. 1t was voted to have . showing of the pictures Of the Visiting Nurses association, describing their work, at the next meeting of the auxiliary, Friday, March 10th, in connection with the drive for funds, for the nurses drive, now in progress. The auxiliary also voted to give q donation to the fund.
 An invitation has been received from the Corporal Coyle auxiliary to attend their meeting on March 18th,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-27

A dog in oBrough Green, England, has been taught to carry an electric flashlight at night.