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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Weddings
Anna Mcdonald
 to Wed VA. Miller

M. Francis Mcdonald of Colum- bia boulevard announces the com- ing marriage of his sister, Miss Anna Marie McDonald of Robbins street, to Vincent A. Miller, son of Mrs. Mary Ellen Miller and the late Charles Miller of Bucks Hill. The ceremony will be performed on Saturday, February 1 at 8:30 o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament church.
 Miss Mcdonald, the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Daniel Me- Donald, is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and the New Britain Normal school, and is a member of the teaching staff at the Russell and Bunker Hill schools. MT. Miller received his education at Crosby High school, Holy Gross College and the law school of Yale University.
 He is engaged in the practice of law in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Personal
Junior League Arranges1 Photography Exhibition

win be held from January 21 to 28 inclusive and will be for Junior league members and their relatives.
 The exhibition is in charge of the arts committee of the league which is headed by Mrs. Richard Puffer. Her assistants include Mrs. Edwin s. Hunt, Jr., Mrs. Charles Fulker- son, Mrs. Edwin Northrop, Miss Elizabeth Fielding Mrs. E. Burnley Powell and Mrs. John White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Personal

MT. and lGrs. William Connor of Baldwin strete have returned after spending several days with relatives in Scranton, Pa.
 Miss Julia Harmon of Washington street has been spending the past Jew days in New York city.
 Miss Olive Hopkins has returned to her home on Fairlawn avenue after spending several days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis F. Ford of South Main street are spending a few days in Holyoke, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. John Carmen of Hill street are spending few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. s. Kellogg Plume of watertown have had with them for several days their son, Cadet Stephen Plume of the United States military academy at West Point.
 Donald OLeary, has resumed his studies at Fordham university af- ter spending the holiday recess with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William OLeary of East Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cassin of Central avenue sail tomorrow from Boston on the liner Lady Somers" for e sojourn in Bermuda.
 Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Pomeroy of Hillside avenue are spending the winter months at Pinehurst, N. C..
 Miss Margaret A. Finnegan of West Clay street has been spend- ing a few days in New York where she was registered at the Hotel Commodore.
 MT. and Mrs. John R. Runson of Canada are spending several days with MT. and Mrs. U. V. Grenier of South Main street.
 Misses Harriet Parkinson and Ma rie wilson of North Main street are spending few days in New York city.
 Miss Josephine Harrison of Will low street is spending several days with relatives in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

will be in charge of Mrs. A. J. Smith and Mrs. Walter Ogrisek.
 It was announced at recent meeting that the Ladies Aid society would attend a group meeting to be held on Tuesday at the South Fed erated church.
 Members attending the meeting were: Mrs. Hornbecker, Mrs. Edwin Wightman, Elizabeth Mcintosh, Mrs. Joseph Caron, Mrs. Chester Brickett, Mrs. Charles Greene, Mrs. Mary McNamara, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenny, Mrs. Alan Fairhurst, Mrs. Alison J. Smith, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs. Walter Ogrisek, Olive Dyson and Mrs. Ralph Richardson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Sisterhood To Present Film January 22nd

The Beth Fl Sisterhood held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon at which time plans were made for the presentation of the Jewish film "The Singing Blacksmith" to be given un- der the sponsorship of the sister hood on January 9.
 Reports were given by Mrs. Sam lel Segan and Mrs. Isadore Stoll on the activities for December. Plans for the current month were out lined by Mrs. Frank Meyers and Mrs. Charles Walker.
 Included on the program for the evening were piano selections by Stanley Freedman and short play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
INDIAN GIvER

For important scenes in Para mounts Zone Grey picture, "Heri- tage of the Desert" Harry Sherman, who produced it. built a pretentious hacienda on the desert 30 miles from Kernville, Calf. When he had fin- ished the picture, Sherman gave the adobe mansion to the native In- dians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Notre Dame Alu,,,nae
 VIII Gather Tuesday

Rev. John Kennedy of Hartford, associate editor of The Catholic Transcript, will be the guest speaker at a supper meeting of the Notre Dame Alumnae association which will be held on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Hotel Elton.
 A business meeting will be held and officers will be elected during the evening. Mrs. Edward Conlan is general chairman of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
ROLES REVERSED

Robert Armstrong won his first dramatic success as a palooka fight CT in the stage success, "Is Eat So" James Gleason played his manager. Currently featured in Me and My Gal," Armstrong plays fight man. ager to Buck Jones, stumble-bum fighter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Weddings
SULLIVAN . SHEA

Mrs. Mary Shea of South street announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Margaret M. Shea, to James G. Sullivan, son of MT. and Mrs. John J. Sullivan of Tudor street. The ceremony was performed at St. Francis Xavier's church on Thursday, December 29, at 8 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. Charles Bren- nan who was also the celebrant of the nuptial mass.
 The couple have returned from their wedding trip and are now nv- ing on East Farm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

H SOANA As0SA SAOD
 A new series of Thursday evening sessions of the Cornell Contract Club conducted by Mrs. John O. Moriarty started last evening with the following high scorers: North and South Mrs. Peter Costigan and Mrs. George McDuff 96; and Mrs. Clara Hotchkiss and Miss Alice O'Neill, 93 1-2 and East and West Miss Ethel Waters and Mrs. Will liam Johnson, 96 and Miss Helen Bartsch and Miss Belle Waters, 92 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
ERWIN AT HOME

The Astoria studio in New York where William K. Howard is pro- ducing and directing Paramount's Back Door to Heaven,"- is familiar ground to Stuart Erwin, who por- trays one of the important roles. The comedian appeared in two pie lures at the Long Island studio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

tributed numerous articles to popu- lar and scientific magazines.
 Friends of St. Joseph college are invited to attend MT. Stefansson' $ lecture Monday night.
 Many parents of local students will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
HAIR IN DEMAND

Paramount studio has bought up most of the available stock of crepe hair to make whiskers and mus taches for the 468 types in Hotel Imperial" which stars Isa Miranda and Ray Midland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Ladies' Aid Society Will Hold SiIDer Tea Wednesday

The most important event of the month on the calendar of the Ladies Aid society of the Grace Methodist church will be a silver tea which will be held on Wednesday, January 18. A program of entertainment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Literary Club Will
 Meet This Afternoon,

The Bunker Hill Literary club will sponsor midwinter picnic" this afternoon at the Bunker Hill Congregational church. There will be a covered dish lunch and pro- gram of games. The gathering will take on the aspect of summer picnic. Mrs. Emil Patzold is chair man for the affair and assisting her are Mrs. Dudley Beach, Mrs. ClaEence Shader, Mrs. Lawrence Butterfield, Mrs. Walter E. Baldwin, Mrs. Charles E. McBurney, Mrs. Os- car Warner, Mrs. William Man ming, Mrs. Charles E. Welton, Mrs. Leon Drake and Mrs. Carl- ton Young.
 A novel feature of the party will be a guessing game in which pictures and drawings, cut from magazines and hand drawn, will represent names of women in the club. Mrs. William T. Leggett is in charge of this portion of the program.
 Mrs. Mary Geghan was honored at a surprise birthday. party given by her associates at the Chase Brass and Copper company at the Brass Rail yesterday. The honored guest was presented with a gift.
 The guests included: Marion Mar tino, Mrs. Mary Gehan, Kay Hous- ton, Mrs. Margaret Jorgensen, Laura DeBarbieri, Ann Rabushko, Dorothy zibell, and Mary Ryan.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Culhane an- nounce the birth of a son, John Timothy, at St. Mary's hospital, January 3, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
GORMAN-KAMP

The wedding of Miss Kathryn Frances Ramp of Willow street and James Francis German, of Sylvan avenue will take place on January Fist at St. Margaret's church at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
GOING UP

Dorothy Lamour, sirenesque Par amount screen star, now in "St. Louis Blues," once ran the elevator in Marshall Fields department store in Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

A novel event is scheduled by the Waterbury Junior league for this month when Q photography exhibi- tion will be conducted at the Matta- tuck Historical society. The event
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Garden Club To Start NeuO Year

The first meeting of the Water bury Garden club for 1889 will be held Monday, January 9th, 8 o'clock at Bunker Hill Auditorium.
 Robert s. Walker will be the prin- cipal speaker, his subject being Gar den and Nature Pictures" MT. Walker will show examples of flower portraiture in color.
 A general discussion is scheduled to determine a civic project to be undertaken by the club during 1889. Projects under consideration, to be presented by Charles A. Templeton and Miss Mildred Harmon, include a conservation topic, 8 horticultural subject and planting program. An interesting feature planned by the hospitality committee is show ing of dish gardens and terrariums to be arranged and submitted by members.
 All members are urged to attend, as, in addition to the civic projects discussion, 1899 year books will be distributed.
 Hostesses for the evening are Miss Helen Stoddard and Mrs. Harry Greene.
 Vilhjalmur Stefansson, interna- tionally renowned explorer, will speak at St. Joseph college Monday, January g, at 8:15 p. m. The subject of the illustrated lecture will be "The Friendly Arctic" Mr.. Stefansson calls the Arctic friendly" because contrary to common belief, he has found that region really habitable. Stefansson is recognized as the greatest living polar explorer. His explorations have won him the thanks of the Canadian government, the gold medal of the national and American Geographical societies, the Chicago and Philadelphia Geogra- phical societies, the Geographical society of Paris, the Explorers club of New York and the Royal Geo. graphical society of Great Britain. He is an honorary fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences, the American Geographical society, the Royal Italian Geographical society, and a number of other organiza- tions. He has twice been elected to the presidency of the Explorers club.
 He has also obtained world fame as a scientist, anthropologist, and writer. He is the author of Life with the Eskimo, "The' Northward Course of Empire" Hunters of the Great North" Friendly Arctic" {" "The Adventures of Wrangell Is- land," and other books. He has con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
SMALL TOWER

Gladys Swarthout, glamorous Metropolitan opera diva now star ing in Paramount's Ambush" is a native of Deep Water, Mo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

I Winning the first trick In dum- my, South saw that his only chance was @ squeeze. His one re-entry was diamond honor, which re- quired overtaking the jack. Five rounds of trumps were laid down, and the remaining cards were as follows:
 North: heart ten; diamonds, king, queen, nine eight; clubs, jack, six.
 East: hearts, jack, five, two; dia- monds, ten, seven, five, four.
 South: spade nine; hearts, ace,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

let, Dear, Dear Children" by the alumni club of the synagogue. Re- treatments were served at the close of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

Dr. and Mrs. Chrales Larkin and sons, Charles, Jr, and Howard, and MT. and Mrs. Donald s. Futile and sons, Donald, Jr., and Dmsmore of Middlebury have returned to their homes after 8 several days sojourn in the White Mountains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
Engagements
GRIsWOLD-LARsON

GRISWOLD-LARSON
 Mrs. Frederick D. Griswold of West Goshen has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Phyllis Eva Griswold, to Arvid E. Larson, son of MT. and Mrs. Eric Larson of Cassidy avenue.
 KELLEY KTBBE
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin W. Kibbe of Hartford announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Dor othy M. Kibbe to Edward B. Kelley of West Main street, at an afternoon party given recently at their home.
 Miss Kibbe is a graduate of Northampton School for Girls and Smith College. Her fiance, son of Mrs. Edward B. Kelley, West Main street, attended Taft school and was graduated from Roxbury school. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

In planning a squeeze, a long suit is usually required, upon which op- posing discards can be forced. In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

When Opener Wrecks Planned Play Put the Pressure on
Evening star., 1939-03-26
APARTMENTS FUR. OR UkFUR.
(CArtinunA

GRANDMOTHER OFFERS LIVING RM.
bedroom. K. and b.. refrigeration; front
balcony; suited family four: little girls
s.RM. APT. LIST FLOOR: 3-RM. APT. End
Takoma Park. ''
YOUNG COUPLE. WITH OR WITHOUT
bedroom furn.. to share new home; near
nSnr' %sss All CLUB pfv.ass tsnn' sseu se1rs Maid
800 14th ST. NV. APT. 1O5-TENANT
would IKE to sub!et cool beautifully furn..
I: rm: kit; din; bath apt. for :. OF. mos.
onsfs 4 assrsd ysnetsn blinds
tins. Homeiike. sublet FUR. rms. B..
dlnette kit. 48 Elm ave-. $50. Unfur .
rms sT. kit, no b. sip. porch. balcony. so Elm
only. shep. 42a6-J and e45s
512l NORTH CAPITOL ST.. 2 OR 3
rooms. kitchen and bath: private home; no
other roomers. Dupont 1881.
CONCORD GARDENS. 1901 CONCORD
ventilated apartment. 2 rooms. kitcher. d.
nette. bath; Venetian blinds: large rooms
Center sxha;' xo; fsns
Randoloh 3S5S. '''' 'e'' "'i A''' io'
READY TO RENT--coRNER CLEAN,
fan,iiv nsni; airy: rms: kit. semi-bath: 2 in
stores: one Of the best locations in city;
ADULTS. $40 Randolph st. NV.
~ ADAMS ST. NV LARGE ROOMS.
complete kitchen and private hath entire
second moor; quiet home: ideal for couple;
S37 80. including utilities Dupont 5000
1923 18th ST N.E.-3 ROOMS. KITCH
en-. bath; 1st floor: modern brick home;
dition.
ATTRACTIVE APIS HIGH-CLAsS NEIGH.
borhoods: some furnished Car available
on appointment MRS GREEN Shephe1 d
$3.50 18th ST. NW.-BEAUTIFUL :
room apt. will sell furniture new,
Adams 6924-J
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$4,000

%6O m . ROOMS. K1TCHENETTE
~oo'oO AND BATH.
1919 G STREET NV
Outside corner apt Bedroom
has cross ventilation: FREE gas,
electricity and refrigeration;
24-hour elevator and SWITCH
board service. Nicely furnished.
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APARTMENTS WANTED

EMPLOYED YOUNG LADY DESIRES UN-
turn. apt; in new home; y large rms
dlnette kit. bath: NV section or Airing
ton; maximum S45 Box :;9u-Z. Star
6. w. MED. STUDENT, BY APRIL is. "a
rms X. b, moo. conveniences: heat; $50.
i satisfactory remain 3-4 years. Box
COUPLE WANTS FURNISHED TWO-RM
kitchen and bath. May l. Airing ton, Alex
andrla. R. YOUNG. SIS 18th NV
WE CAN RENT YOUR APT, QUICK AC-
ZION. Mr.. FCRRESSTER Sun All, 4O4;.
1910 Vermont ave. Rm "I1 Nat 1884
GOVT. EMPLOYE AND WIFE DESIRE
SmaH uniurnlshed apt. reasonable Phone
Dupont 2651
COUPLE WOULD LIKE TO SUBLET / OR
room furnlsheo apt. for II mos from MAJ
J. IN Northwest section. District $3.50
GENTLEMAN M1DDLE-AGED, GOOD
character. wishes 10 rent small apt win
private bath. completely furnished reason
soie' STEADY full particulars. Box 295-Z.
EMPLOYED COUPLE WITH TWO cHu-
uren desire unfurniShed > or :; rooms
Kitchen. bath not over $4,000 incl. utiI-
Ties: near transp. Box 3o6-Z. star
WILL SHARE OR TAKE FURN. APT
wltn ANOTHER elrl near the Roosevelt Write
L. HALL, 1928 18th ST NV.
TEACHER IN ST. ALBANS SCHOOL DE
Slfes apartment with 3 rooms. kitchen
PAIN ano either porch or yard; within
walking distance. Box 1sS-Z Star
sUBLET | OF > RM MODERN FURN.
apt. $40 to $50; NV section responsib. :
tenants. Natl 300 EN ll"I "G.
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PENTHOUSE APT

IN BEAUTIFUL ROCK CREEK PARK.
Bedroom. living room, bath. roof garden,
cocktail pantry. linen, maid phone; con-
venient transportation: suitable for three;
5000. Breakfast served in room if de-
sired. $1,000 each May be seen between
5 and pm. March 80 1927 Park rd. ".
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APARrMENTs UhruRh,sHEp.

2013 4th ST. NE.
3 rms. kitchen, bath. S35.
GOSS REALTY co.
All End ST. Sc, APT. "a RMS.
bath. cleo. gas $4,000
bath elec., gas $3.50
1913 Carroll st. Sc. Apt. 2-4 rms,
kit bath, h.-w.h 5000
1913 Florida ave. ne" rms. bath,
cleo. h.-wh. $500
1l2l Florida ave. n.e.-5 rms, bath,
cleo, h.-wh 1000
1904 11th st. NV, Apt. % rms.
kit bath. cleo. h.-wh $3.50
1900 H st. me- rms. bath. elec.
h.-wh. $3.50
R. A. HUMPHREYS.
sos North Capitol St. Realtor Natl 8731
1906 FAIRMONT ST. NV.
Two rooms, kitchen and bath. Adams
$500
~Oo 1910 Perry st. n.e.-Sunny, cor
ner. 2-bedroom apartment over
looking trees and lawn: Iaree,
corner dinette; free refe MRS.
SMITH. res. mgr, Dupont 2452
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HOUSES FURNISHED.


VEST OF DUPONT CIRcLE-a ROOMS :.
sonable; refs. Call Potomac 1OI4
SELECT RESIDENTIAL SECTION;
rooms. Ia baths. :, porches. recreation
Soom; all conyeniences Aysi. April Isl.
$50 per month. Woodley $40.
MOUNT PLEASANT. III! KENYON NV.
modern conveniences Sn Phone Coi eoesSFasf9 sSnHt
EMPLOYED WIDOW DESIRES TO SHARE
6,rm.. :-bath house. with dependable cou-
pie: very reas. Emerson .4a,,
ROOMS, , BATHS SERVANTS QUAR-
ground; besutifuly Sn1u landseaped lty bono aeres
adnIs miles north , o, Bethesda: Md: 5000 per
.345. 'o'' q Noon' w. Na''
LOVELY HOUSE; CONVENIENT LocA-
tioh; tn sntomatic tl,, heat. garage: reasonable
70 earelnl party. Box 200-z Star.
9 ROOMS: ) BEDROOMS: SUITABLE FOR
public 22a9. JAY REALTY CO
1872 sRING PL. NV, AT 16th-AT-
tractively. furn.. rms. bath . incl, rear
porches, Ice. front porch gas heat: conv
ous and car line.
GEoRGEToWN-,sMALL HOUSE, GAR
ARLINGTON vA-NIcELY FURN. 3
room house in Good location close to down
Town; cool in summer; avail. April l to
Sept. ]; fenced back yard Chestnut 3aS7
6-ROOM DETACHED BRICK, FuRN.. s75;
baths 1st-f bedroom oil heat .Ol Cole
yilis VILE I'D I'd Univ. Park, Md. Greenwood
IN OLD GEoRGETowN-A FINE ON
furnished : rooms. 3 baths. oil heat coo,
b bRopfE S9mRef T coLBEsT, %lll 1sase INC MATT, ss
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Is4o PARK RID. NW-ATTRACTIVE
iaree bright Broom front apt completely
furnished: Frigidaire. gas elec So! so
OWNERS HOME. NEAR CATHOLIC UNI
verslty: 2nd-1oor apt; . large rooms
beautiful Kitchen dnette. bath; ADULTS
only VINO would appreciate quiet. refined
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| 1910 5th ST N.E.-ATTRACTIVE APT.
! ideal for couple or bachelor: cold. hot
water. sarage: reasonable: conven. transp
j. " ST NW-ENTIRE "nd FL; " BED
rooms, living rm. kitchen. pvt. bath: adults:
$50 Dupont Il. IA
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WARWICK APIS, 3O5l
Idaho ave. NV, off Mass.
ave. at 39th & Idaho-2 bed
rooms, lge. liv. rm,, junior
din. rm., kit, bath, 3 expos.
Emerson 100, Apt. l25.
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AURORA HILLS VA. $50 25th ST. s..
Arlington. Va.--3 rooms, cleo kit, bath.
porch. entire first floor detached house;
private entrance: c,h.w. and heat incl: S65
ARGONNE. 1929 COL RID NW-5-ROOM
apt. consisting of :, bedrms. reception hail,
! nxine room. dining room. kitchen and ba III
ChlneSe rugs, SteinWay etc Col .O3O
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T., BRENTWOOD. Md
X: neat. elec. furn., semi
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APARTMENTS SUBURBAN.

300 RIDGE RID Sc RMS. KITCH-
enette. pvt. bath owners home; fronting
no ,ica
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1911 PARK RID. NV.
rensse lnEss rqSmS no1sS kit bath open $3.50
THE MINTWOOD,
1s43 MINTWOOD PL. NV
: rooms. kitchen bath: free re- CEO m
frigeratlon; large closets 3oU.UU
I'LL 18th ST. NV.
, rooms. kitchen. bath: refriger- Gao 6O
alton spfO,O
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1888 18th ST. NV: ROOMS. LARGE
kitchen private bath: Frigidaire Also /
room. private bath. completely furnished;
adults
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FUR OR UNFUR. ROOMS OR APTs :
reasonable; Hyattsville. Phone Michigan
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6"6 NORTH CAROLINA AVE. s.E.-3
rooms. porch: sunny; electric refrigeration
moderate rent Lincoln 35O3
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1873 CHAPLIN NV LARGE ROOMS
kitchen, bath. nicely furnished: x45 in
Guiding heat. gas. cleo. Frieidaire; adults.
6105 GEORGIA AVE. NV RMS. KIT.
screened porch elec. refg. gas range. sink
c h.w.: det home: phone
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-30
A Distorted Issue

Unfortunately, it seems to us, the cur
rent controversy and debate on the city
manager question has become much
distorted issue 1t is not question OF
good government versus bad government,
but properly question as to which OF
two forms of government will be the most
efficient and economical.
The city manager movement has un-
doubtedly gained much of its impetus
from Waterbury's unpleasant experience
with the conspiracy trial, factor which
was not present in other cities generally
during their referenda on the question.
Many people, disguised with what hap
pened, are willing to try anything else.
This is not fair attitude.
It is not a question, either, of public
virtue versus the politicians, although
the fact that Senator Culhane, self
STYLED politician, has borne the brunt OF
opposing the adoption of the city mana
ger plan has made it seem so. Because
of this fact and because the issue has
been beclouded as one between good ana
bad government, many good citizens who
are opposed to the plan and who are not
politicians, but are interested in good
government, have been unwilling, and
they cannot be blamed to come out and
publicly debate its merits and dement's.
Under ordinary circumstances this
would have happened locally as in other
cities, but sincere and honest opponent
of the plan, and there are many such,
would probably be branded as opposed to
good government if he were to do So
These factors, while not of their making,
work to the advantage of those fostering
the movement and are factors which
were not present ten years ago when the
plan was first proposed for Waterbury.
We think it unfortunate that this issue
should be so distorted by extraneous cir
cumstances and that full, open debate by
good citizens on both sides of the issue is
prevented
A non-partisan debate in public by cit
liens above reproach and motive would
ordinarily be expected in matter OF this
kind, but any persons would be foolhardy
to publicly proclaim his opposition under
existing circumstances which might
brand him as either politician or oppo-
nent of good government This, we repeat,
is most unfortunate, cannot be helped,
but certainly clouds the issue.