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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-27
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Business Service
Millinery and Dressmaking
BY
Clyde Lewis

FUR COATS cleaned, glazed and
loops changed g. Goats refined 50.
II. Ciresi, SO Winchester Ave 3-7259
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Q Autos and Trucks For Sale
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Merchandise
Household Articles

3 ROOM WASHINGTON"
MAPLE OUTFIT
Consists Of Living Room Suite, Bed.
room Suite, Dinette Set, Floor
Lamp, Bridge Lamp, End Table,
Genuine Bigelow Marvel Rug, and
PaDs. Rug and Gas $185
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That five-year-old Tarbox chicken
has finally been captured by John
Norton. Seemingly aware Of the ap-
proach Of Thanksgiving, the hen
freed at q height far above the
possible safety point and there re-
NAMED through cold and inclement
weather. Sometimes the bird would
fly down and seek food at neigh
boring homes. but as soon as John
opened the door, UP in the tree she
went. The game became a sort Of
feud, but Johnny finally won and
the chicken became chicken stew
we haven't learned whether the
bird shot, decapitated, or dubbed
but Greg Cassidy reports 1t dead
and Johnny victorious.
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LOUIS A. WALSH ARCHITECT
Ill West lAain st.
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the assembly. Judge Harold Hicock
and Town Clerk Dwight Hubbell
passed up the raccoon supper at the
South Britain Parish house to be
present.
America ut the Crossroads will
find staunch supporters In the
Pomperaug Valley, just as George
Washington found ready assist
ance long years ago. General
Washington Is reported to have
stopped at tavern on Main
street and, when his horse wan
dered of, o South Britain young
man is supposed to have found
the animal and returned him to
the father Of Our Country.
william Schielke came over from
the Squaw Rock country to sit-in
at the Wednesday evening meeting
at McCarthys store.
Milk stand gatherings are not
quite rs popular these frosty
mornings, but we usually muster
. quorum and hear news Of the
country off the main roads.
George Manville has the wisest
pet coon In the village. Raised by
hand, this little fellow will chase
q ball, beg for candy, cry when he
is hungry, and perform few tricks
Newton post, No. 1907, v. F. w,
stages q benefit dance at South.
bury Community hall on Tues.
day. December eth. Music IL do
mated by Swede StoIt's Aaysecd-
ers, the use of the hall IL the
gift OF the Community club, and
all proceeds will be devoted to
the relief Of q local resident
who recently had o serious acci-
dent.
That five-year- old Tarbox chicken
has finally been captured by John
Norton. Seemingly aware Of the ap-
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-27
PAY NEXT YEAR!

WHITE ENAMEL SINK-Flat top
kitchen cabinet. Dial 4-4747.
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Special Notices
Automobiles
NelD Car Dealers

Automobiles For Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

an increase of 99 cases and a de- crease of 9 deaths as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Marriages
 During the month of January there were B marriages, l27 deaths and 186 births, an increase of mar riage, an increase of 32 deaths, and an increase of of 25 births as com- pared with the month of December, and an increase of 4 marriages, an increase of 4 deaths, and an increase of 36 births as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 New Families
 There were 2 new families who came to take up their residence in Waterbury during the month of Jan uary.
 Postal Receipts
 The post office receipts for the month of January amounted to SAT- 547.07, @ decrease of $22,49l.96 as compared with the month of De- cember, and an increase of $3,098.89 as compared with the month of Jan- uary, 1888.
 Telephones
 There were 18,s24 telephones in use at the end of the month, an in- crease of 25 telephones as compared with the month of December, and an increase of 8l telephones as com- pared with the month of January, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Employment Figures Again Indicate Business Uptrend
DANAHER DINNER COMMITTEES SET
New Labor Commissioner to Be Feted February B;
 McNiff Chairman

Attorney Miles F. McNiff, Jr., has been delegated chairman of the Waterbury ticket committee for the testimonial dinner which will be ac- corded Labor Commissioners Elect Cornelius J. Danaher of Meriden at Hotel Taft New Haven, Thursday evening, February 23. The fete is in honor of Attorney Danaher's re- cent appointment as labor commis- sion for the state.
 A large group of Waterburians are expected to attend. Tickets may be procured from Attorney McNIff. At torneys Harold c. V. Eagan and Thomas Fitzsimmons of New Haven are also members of the arrange ments committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Figures For Past
 Month Show 1,2OO
 Increase Over 1888
g 2O68 Persons on Pay-Ros of Local Industrial Mer- cantie Establishments During Month of January;
 Freight Tonnage Shows Gain in Monthly Survey

Over 1900 more persons were working in Waterbury last month than in January of 1888, the monthly business survey of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce discloses today. There were 32,068 working here last month, while the total in January of last year was 30,830. Employment last month showed @ gain of 83 over the De- cember figure.
 Tn eight of the city's largest fac- tories there were 16,238 persons employed in January. This is an iri- crease of 24 over December, and a gain of 646 over January of 1938., Bank clearings and debits were less than in December but greater than last January. Freight tonnage gained, as did gas consumption. Postal receipts were less than those of the rush" month of December but greater than in last February.
 The monthly Chamber of Conl- merce survey follows:
 Bank Clearings
 The bank clearings for the month of January amounted to $6,98l 400, a loss of $l,168,2 200 as compared with the month of December, and gain of $l,24l, 400 as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Bank Debits
 The bank debits for the month of January amounted to $27,790. .670.l5, a decrease of $3,494,319 as com- pared with the month of December, and an increase of $3,241 ,334.G9 as compared with the month of an- uary, 1888.
 Bank Savings
 During the month of January there was a net gain of $2l7,227.l9 as of the last day of the month. The total bank savings amounted to s45 ,597, ,732.72. an increase of $2l7,- 227.49 as compared with the month of December, and a decrease of S217 7,2274 40 as compared with the month of December, and a decrease of $l,939, ,454.63 as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Building Permits
 During the monh of January there were 22 building permits is- susd, valued at 45,950, q decrease of ( permits and $l0.200 in value as compared with the month of Decem- Der, and an increase of permits and $9,300 in value as compared with the month of January, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
CATHOLIC PRESS,I iAMERICA'S NEED
Secular Press Distorted Spanish War Facts
 Charges Priest

A strong Catholic press as one de- terrent to the outcroping of ''isms" in the United States was urged by Rev. John F. Culliton, curate, speak ing yesterday at St. Thomas church.
 Pointing to the threat to Amer ican institutions, political, social and economic, by various "isms", Father Culliton said that it is nec- essar-' for strong Catholic press to take side" in the struggle.
 He deplored the hack of a daily Catholic newspaper in New York, with its large Catholic population. and remarked that there are 30 d. fly Catholic newspapers Tn Hol- land for that country's two and one half million Catholics.
 Speaking of the Spanish war, which has been the theme of ser- mons the past few SunGays at St. Thomas church, he said that it was only Q few weeks ago that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Electricity

Electricity
 During the month of January there w'.ce 15,561 ,675 XVII of cleo. trio current consumer, 8 decrease Of 173, ,375 XVII as compared with the month of December, and an increase of 3,466,615 XVII as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Employment
 During the month of January there were 32,068 persons employed in manufacturing concerns, public utilities and retail establishments, an increase of S3 as compared with the month of December, and an ir- crease of 1,238 as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Tn eight of the largest factories a total of 16,238 persons were employ ed, an increase of 24 persons as cor1a- pared with the month of December. and an increase of 646 persons as compared with the month of Jan- uary, 1888.
 Freight Tonnage
 The freight tonnage for the city, received and forwarded during the month of January, amounted to: l.. 0. L. cars received, 2,469 tons; carload cars received, 49,092 tons; L. c. L. cars forwarded, 3,95l tons; car. load cars forwarded, 3,952 tons; showing an increase of L. !. L. cars received, e5 tons; carload cars re- ceived, a decrease of 5,195 tons: an increase in L. c. L. cars forwarded, 164 tons: carload cars for varded, @ decrease of 1,l58 tons, as compared with the month of December. and an increase of 577 tons ia L. c. L. cars received; an increase in car- load cars received, 17,855 tons; an increase in L. 0. L. cars forwarded, 723 tons; and a decrease 1 ncarload cars forwarded, 72 tons, as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Gas
 During the month of January there were 87,296,000 GU. 1t. of gas consumed, an increase of 1888, ,000 GU. it. as compared with the ronth of December, and decrease of 60l.- 900 cu9 1t. as compared with the month of January, 1888.
 Health
 During the month of January there were l9l cases of communi- cabl disease and r deaths resulting therefrom, a decrease of cases and an increase of 5 deaths as compared with the month of December, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

the society on its acquisition of the larger quarters.
 Director Praised
 The director of the society, Max Deutzmann, was given praise by speakers for his leadership; Curt B, Arndt took part in the ceremony of presentation of the key Charles Doescher, a veteran member, spoke on the pleasures attendant ts group singing; Eugene Oviatt was the first new member enrolled in a meeting at the new hall.
 MT. Dreher introduced Mrs. Gus tave Kopp, president of the Ladies chorus; Fred Bother, in charge of the decoration of the hall; MT. Ardnt Joseph Hench, treasurer; Eric Kuegler, recording secretary; Ernest Mueller, librarian; Lambert Binder, financial secretary; Ber- nard Kluttig, chairman of the mas- querade committee; Otto Kleinert, of Bridgeport, Daniel T. Harrington, ST., William Riether, John Kunkel, and several other old members.
 Miss Alice Zabawar Of New Haven entertained with two German songs. She was accompanied at the piano by MT. DuetZmann. MT. Oviatt en- tertained by giving piano renditions of The Rosary" Mighty Like 0 Rose" and TWO Good Guitars"
 The dinner was concluded with the singing of "Das Is Der Tag Des Herrn." (This is the Lords Only Day).
 India and China are making
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
ANDERSON HONOR
 LISTS RELEASED

Many pupils are on the honor roll of Anderson school for the third marking period, according to an an- nouncement today from the office of Miss Mary G. Delaney, principal. The list of honor pupils, their rank and class follows:
 Grade 8+A honors, Alan Riefe: B honors, Laura Bazarian, Gloria Biancardi, Donald Corcoran, Joan ReBisschop. Mary DiLeone, Ma rookay Malootian Andrew Saturno. Priscilla Tappin.
 Grade "A honors, Doris Elsdon, Rosemary Masone. Edwari Somma. Frederick Ehornley; B honors, Paul Conrad, Joan Mercier, Rowland Rae- burn, Fife Tchakirides, Angela To- lomeo.
 Grade A honors, Mary Lord; B honors, Joan Barron, Robert Bur- nett, Umberto Carlone, Jean Tick son Joan Nora, Lois Pulver. Jo- sephine o Quicquaro, Jane Schland- CT, Claude Squires. Grade 5-B honors, Thelma Lynch, Ann Rietdyke. Pauline Ro- sasco, Carmaine Saturno. Grade A honors, Shirley Peter son: B honors, Myron Bazarian. An thony Biancardi, Doris Cole, Bever- ly Conrad, Craig Cook, Patricia Lord, Dorothy Mathews Grace Walker. Sven Wiberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
SCOUTS TO GIVE
 COUNCIL SKETCH

Members of the council of the Girl Scouts who have attended Pine Tree camp will present a sketch this afternoon at a meeting in the Girl Scout office at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs. George E. Cowperthwait, com missioner, will preside.
 Mrs. George Skilton. commission CT of the Hartford Girl Scout coun- cil, will speak at a tea for program consultants at the home of Mrs. Albert Herman Wednesday after noon.
 The program committee of the Leaders association will meet to- morrow night at the home of the chairman, Miss Rachael Seaver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

The 30th anniversary celebra- ton of St. Stanislaus Kostka so- ciety Saturday was attended by about 400 couples at Temple Hall following mass at g o'clock at St. Stanislaus Kostka church, for which the society raised funds in 1915. Members of IA societies &C., tive in work of the church at- tended the program of drills, din- ner, entertainment and dancing.
 Messages of congratulation were presented by representatives of numerous state societies who, with officers of the local societies, were guests of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

sistant pastor of St. Stanislaus church, pr. Lewicki and MT. Ula- towski.
 Saturday morning at 9 o'clock members of the society observed the formal opening of the anni- versary program by attending @ memorial mass for deceased mem- bers.
 The committee of arrangements included Chairman zigmunt Jee- ziorski, assisted by MT. Gwiazdow- ski, Boleslaw Juzwik, John Kor- buszewski, Stanley Brovick, Ches- ter Mrozinski, Walter Ostroski and Peter Arots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

Among those who occupied places at the speakers table were:
 Mrs. Stella Latosinski, Maciej Czarzasty, Boleslaw Szustecki, Rev. Walter Sieracki, Pres. An- thony Gwiazdowski, Chairman Zygmunt Jeziorski, Klemints Mierzwinski and Elizabeth Mier- zwinski. Standing: Joseph Lato- sinski, Marian Chodkowski, Ches- ter Kobylienski, Marcel Ulatowski, Secy. Boleslaw Juzwik and Treas. Stanley Siemiatkowski.
 The principal speakers of the occasion were Father Sieracki, as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
New Concordia Hall
 Formally Dedicated
Over 200 Attend Ceremonies Dinner Saturday Eve- ning-President Gets Key; Director Given Tribute

Dedication of the new hall by members of the 82-year-old Con- cordia Singing society on the top floor at 123 Bank street Saturday night was attended by about 200 members and friends and the pro- gram included singing, dancing and a turkey dinner.
 Key Presented
 A large wooden key was presented to William E. Mueskes, president of the organization, by William Bor- chardt, vice-president, after two boys, Donald Dreher Haude and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
President

fFeSluent
 Louis Borchardt Lux, whose fathers and grandfathers were members of the society, had brought in the key to the toastmaster, Charles c. Dreher who in turn passed it along to MT. Borchardt.
 In his presentation af the key, MT. Borchardt said: "This key sym bolizes harmony. It should remind us that note that is sharp and a tone that is flat brings discord. I hope we will always have harmony.
 There was singing in chorus of German songs and other favorites, President Mueskes thanked mem bers of the society and the auxiliary for their contribution in furnishing the hall and Miss Henrietta Rah- mann, president of the Concordia Women's auxiliary, congratulated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Former Headm&ster
 New Haven Speaker

Horace D. Taft, former headmas- ter of Taft school, will be the speaker tomorrow at a public lunch- con forum of the Y. W. c. A. at New Haven. His subject will be, Some American Prejudiees and the League" and he will speak in his new capacity as president of the Connecticut League of Nations As- sociation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
BOY DIES AT LAST

Worcester, Mass, Feb. 13-(UP)- Kept alive a year by over 25 blood transfusions, Francis Sweedis, IS, died at a hospital yesterday of lymphatic lukemia, a condition that prevents the body from manufactur- ing needed blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

March 16, according to 8 formal announcement made yesterday, has been chosen as the date of the third annual musicale under the auspices of the parishoners of St. Margaret's church. The first meeting of members of the gen. eral committee and the first re- hearsal of chorus and principals will take place tomorrow evening in St. Margaret's school auditOri- um. Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, as- sistant pastor, is general chair man.
 Joseph L. Lezotte, veteran direc- tor of the Mastersingers, again will direct the musical activities this year. The event will take place in Buckingham hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

Curate truth" of the war became known. The secular press" he said, 'has been distorting the facts about the civil war"
 Father Culliton declared that Q Jesuit priest predicted the conflict in Spain about IT years before 1t started, attributing the cause par tially to lack of Catholic press in Spain.
 "The future of the Catholic press depends upon you," he told his au- dience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

Japan has a new company to back gold prospecting and mining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

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Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-28
Yuletide Sw eep Won by Blanchard

The Greenbe1t Duckpin Bowling League held their
first Tuletide Bowling Sweepstakes Last Tuesday
night, December l9,193o, at the College Park Ale ys.
Sixty members entered the tournament, quite
few good sets were rolled by the contestants.
The tournament won by Bill Blanchard, Of the
Blues, who spilled the naples for 373-78-41 set,
and Frank Lastner, who rolls with the Crescents s.
captured second prize With 356-4s-4o4 set. In
this set, Frank scored ~ game, establi shing a
neW high individual game in the league. Third prize
was by Trewhella of the Cardinals, with 34-6o-
4o1, and Jack Laffay captain of the Scribes
3le-el-399 set, which captured fourth prize. The
fifth prize for high set was by Wright, Of the
knights Of Columbus team, who rolled 289-1Oe3o 3o7.
The sixth and only prize for high game won by
Bill Krebs of the Jaguars who had l3-1e-155 game.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-28
Rockville A.A. Defeats Reps

Last Thursday hight the Greenbelt Reps journeyed
to Rockville Maryland, to engage the fast Rockville
A.A. basketeers, and returned home the short end
Of 81 to Il This the second defeat a.
ganst five victories for boys, but according to
reports that have found their way the press ROOM
they should have this.
It that quite bit of controversy
certain plays used by Rockville that ruled
out Of the books long time ago. Then, also, the
Reps did not play heads-up basketball, and discen-
sion among the ranks resulted in the loss of many
points. With all this, Greenbelt did manage to
gather Il points, Mcdonald accounting for -, and
wur1 for 10. Hershberger, of Rockville, was high
for the game of II points.
Coach Resnicly announced that some drastic
changes are Forthcoming result Of the Last two
games, in which poor teamwork and personal crit
cisms were very noticeable, and the selection Of q
first team for the games the New Year is the
first charge to be made.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-28
Greenbelt Bowling League

With every team winning their matches by a two
to one margin, the members of the Greenbelt Dcpin
Bowling League completed the first round of league
Last Tuesday night, December 1882, at
the College Park Alleys.
In the O'Clock round, the Jaguars beat the
Scribes, the Blues defeated the American LEGION the
Eagles boWled the Consumers Services team,
the knights of Columbus nosed out the Starlight Ne.
At O'Clock, the Romans took on the Lions and
lost, the Mlsketeers defeated the Crescents Star
Light II dropped their match to the Cardinals and
the Buckeroos continued their climb up the ladder by
defeating the Holi-Rollers.
All bow1ers will rest up this week, no games be-
ing scheduled for the holiday season. to be in top
shape for the start of the and final half of
the schedule Tuesday, January 2 1870. Next week,
on Sports page, the complete averages of every
bowler of the league will be published. What is
your average?
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-28
BOWLING SCHEDULE For JANUARY 2, 1870
Greenbelt A. G. Basketball League

The eight teams of the Greenbelt Basketball
League met Last Friday nght December 2, for their
four contests.
The first game between the Jints and the Bees was
forfeited by the Jts, and gave the Bees isputed
possession of first place. Ids scored their Sec
ond victory in the second game when they defeated
the Snob Hill Quintet and the Colts smothered the
Athletics with an ava1ance of baskets to gain an
easy one sided victory in the third. In the Last
game, the best of the night, the Men turned the
tables and handed the Dmbes their first defeat in
very close game.
Friday, January $, the Last round of the first
half will be played, and the following Friday,
January II, the second half Will get under way.
STANDING OF TEAMS
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-28
SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY $. 1910
Greenbelt Athletic Association
Plans Banquet

Plans for the Second Annual Greenbelt Athletic
Association Banquet are under way, and from the Lat
est reports, an affair equal to that of year's
Is In the offing. The only difference this year Is
that 1t Will not be such elaborate occasion with
respect to cost. The tickets vii be reaper this
year. giving those men who could not attend Last
year an opportwdt ty to be present this year. Tenta
tive plans show the date to be nd ht in Febr,s
ary.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-12-28
Greenbelt High Quintet Meets
Oxon Hill Team

The Greenbelt High School basketball team play
their first interscholastic game against oxon Hill
High Friday, January $, 1870. The team this year
Is gradually rounding into shape, being built
some Of Last veterans. Many good prospects are
expected from the members out for practice, and
coach wr1 Is working up some very good plays IN
preparation for the opener.
Greenbelt High was very successful last year a.
gainst oeon HILL defeating them in both games by 36
to 70 and 32 to 20 scores. Greenbelt also
feated Last year in county competition. Good luck,
boys.
Glacier County chief., 1939-03-10

We sell a home product-M Mon
tana gas, made from home crude
and manufactured on the Black
feet reservation, in Glacier coun-
ty. Grizzly Gas and Tips Spec
ial can be had at Hamby's Ser
vice Station. located at McDoug-
all Motors. We also have plenty
of fuel oil.
Glacier County chief., 1939-03-10
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many
friends for their kindness and
expressions of sympathy during
the illness and death of our be-
loved son Elmer Leroy Cline.
We deeply appreciate all your as.
sistance during our bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Cline
and Family