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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Death Rate For | Appendicitis On
 Decline In U. s.

The appendicitis death rate in the United States in 1888 reached the lowest point of any year since 1910, according to the statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance Company. The progress, which during the last seven years exceeded that of any other coun- try, was greatly needed because until recently the United States had the highest death rate from this cause of any civilized coun- try. This unenviable distinction now goes to Canada while the United States has dropped to sec- ond place, a position which 1t shares with Switzerland. The ap- pendicitis death rate for Canada in l935-1936, the latest years for which complete records are avail, able, was l3.4 per 100000, as against 1928 in the United States. The rate in the United States in 1930-193l was 15.3 per 100000.
 Countries which experienced notable improvements in appen- dicitis mortality durins the period 1930-1931 to 1935-1936 were Ncr- way and Belgium. On the other hand the rates increased in such progressive countries as Switzer- land, Italy, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand.
 The only state in the Union to register an increase in the appen- dicitis mortality rate during the 1930-l931 to 1935-l936 period was Arizona, where the rate rose from 14.3 per 100000 to 16.1, an increase of 12.6 CT cent. Arizona lies among that group of states having the highest appendicitis death rates in the country, the others being oMntana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Nevada. The lowest rate is in South Carolina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
JURY RETURNS
 RECORD VERDICT
Three Victims in Bus Crash Given Damages
 of $2O,OOO

One of the major court verdicts of the year thus far was awarded in federal court at Hartford yester- day by jury which granted dam ages of $20,000 to three plaintiffs in- jured in bus accident in Hartford September 20, 1897. The awards were made against the Greyhound Bus Lines Corporation.
 The jury deliberated tAo hours and 45 minutes, then through its foreman, Louis V. Silve, announced 1t awarded damages of $l0,000 to Mrs. Lillian Reid of Worcester Mass; $5,500 to Mrs. Vivian Char bonneau, also of Worcester, and $4,500 to Miss Mabel Izzi, IS, of Philadelphia.
 In charging the jury, Judge Ed ward s. Thomas stated the jurors were to be the sole judges of the credibility of witnesses and uues- tions of fact in the case. He told them to draw upon their own per- sonal experiences in reaching their conclusions. He also instructed the jury to consider the manner, bear ing, intelligence, character, interest bias and prejudice of witnesses be- sides weighing the evidence brought out during the five-day trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
GRANDMA
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Grandma told me all about It. Yes indeed and did she shout 1t! Grandma dear is no Slouch, Of that fact we can vouch. Grandmas not Victorian, you can bet, She doesn't dance the mnuet. Grandmas up to most anything, Can she dance and can she swing! Her hair isn't gray, she doesn't wear glasses, She attends regularly her gymnasium classes Grandmas swell, right you are, But she's very vague about the cooky Jar Big old kitchen smelling of spice, And old fashioned customs that sound real nice. Grandma doesn't wear quaint bonnet But bit of hat with feather on it. She's never been to country town ball, Doesn't even own Shetland shawl. Grandmas told me all about it, She tells us and we wouldn't doubt It. That she's no museum piece, oh no Indeed! That's grandma's grandma about whom we read.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
New Addition

Plans for the erection of . new addition to St. Augustine's paro- chial school, Hartford, have been announced by Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, pastor. Father Mulcahy is the former pastor of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul here.
 The addition will be two stories in height. and will include eight new classroorns. The building will be ready for occupancy in Sep- tember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mulville of Vermont Street have chosen Ronald Harold as the name for their of January A. Sergeant Pat McCabe is contemplating a motor trip to Florida shortly. Irving "Bossy" Reger says it feels great to be enjoying Florida sun- shine instead of Waterbury snow. He's stopping at Miami for spell Bill Candy and Marty Morrissey took in the Master Painters annual convention at the Taft Hotel in New Haven the last three days. Dick McKenna former West End gasoline dealer, has taken over the reins of the station at the corner of Merden Road and making success of it.. Ralph Mastranna rngsided at the amateurpro fights at the New Haven Arena Thursday evening" Where there's fight the Hamilton avenue gasman is right there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
THREE HELD IN
 WHOLESALE THEFTS

Ridgefiled, Conn, Jan. 2l-(UP)- Three men accused of burglaries in New York State and Connecticut which netted them $200, 900 in loot were held today for trial during the April term of criminal superior court.
 The men pleaded innocent in town court and were bound over to the higher court. They said they were Alfred Findlay, 38. Cos Cob; An- thony Nocholletti, 50, Greenwich; and John H. Merritt. 46., Arinonk, N. Y.
 Most of the loot was recovered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Spotlighting Brass City News
900 Appeals!

The board of relief concluded a series of ten hearings, which started on the holiday Monday following New Years and ended yesterday. About 900 appeals were heard for reductions of assess ments.
 The board now will study the petitions at exclusive meetings and has until March 1 to make changes.
 Members of the board are: An- thony V. Petrillo, chairman; Rob- ert c. Scollay and William F. Cleary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
ST. JOSEPH'S CHOIR
 SPONcORS BENEFIT

St. Joseph's senior choir held their annual winter dance last night in St. Joseph's auditorium. Al Jarus was chairman of the committee in charge, assisted by Frances Bukaus- kas, William Klimas, Tina Greb- lunas, Anthony Kateiva, Valerie Jakstas and Michelena Urkevic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Gone but not forgotten.

Gone but not forgotten. The lonely death in New York City this week of Carl E. Schultze brought Lack fond memories of the unnies that delighted many Of us during the early days of this century. Schutze drew Foxy Grandpa" and it was real favorite with grownups and youngsters for many years up to and through the World War period. :. Everyone knew Foxy Grandpa" and delighted in his ability to outwit the kids at their tricks. He of an era that gave Tge" and Buster Brown not to mention good old Happy Hooligan" and "Alphonse and Gaston" . |. And we even recall Little Memo in Sunderland" when we start talking about these funnypaper characters of the not-so-long-ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
In Broadcast

Edward ,. Ryan, radio com mentator and political columnist for the Waterbury Democrat. will be heard over station WATR tomorrow evening at 6 p. m. when he will give the highlights of all political appointments which are to be made, as we'll as the highlights of the Coniiec-- ticut legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability Eere filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 State Highway Department and Arthur J.nnson, Norfolk, injury to rliddl. finger of right hand, $13.56 bee ginning october II.
 Edward Natale. Torrington, and Fred J. Natale, Torrington, right arEi injury, Sl4.08 beginning De- cember IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Stamp Exhibit

Sixty frames of stamps will be on exhibition today at the fourth annual showing of the Junior Pi- oneer Stamp club from 2 to 10 D. m. in the Central YM.C.A.
 Arthur Whittredge, William D. Pierson, and Miss Elizabeth Kirk will speak at the clubs dinner tonight at 2 o'clock in the "Y" cafeteria. Edward Kahn will be toastinaster.
 Judges of the exhibits will be Crayton Carpenter, Richard Moy- CT and Dudley Atwood. On the arrangements committee are Mar guerite Frisbie, chairman; Joseph Baccini and Lester Lineburgh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

Patricia K. Doran, petite daughter of John P. Doran of this city came through with her first txibution of tnfoil yesterday. Mike Conlan Wilby High custodian is being taken the hurdles since the Crosby Wby basketball game week ago tonight. It seems Mike supposed to get prize if Wlby The Leemen came through and Mike received a large package. What was in it? Let's skip it. Patricia Costello fiveyearOd lassie certainly knows how to put over her recitation of "A Salute to the Flag To appreciate her elocution would have to hear her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
ANDREWS SUCCEEDS
 COMSR. KRASOW

Members of the nominating corn- mittee of the New Haven County Young Republicans chosen at the annual meeting Thursday night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. include two from Waterbury. Vernon L. Hall and Michael J. Anthony. United States Commissioner Harry FSrasow, retiring president of the organization, was succeeded by Clarence F. Andrews of North Ha- ven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
LEGS BALK ON MIND

Cleveland, O. (UP)--Lawrence Krum, 86, discovered that his old legs would not conform to his young ideas when he tried to jump a pud- dle, misjudged the distance, missed the curb and fell. He suffered lac- erations on the forehead as a result of his puddle jumping"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
RADIO ASSEMBLY
 PLANS BROADCAST

The c. of c. Radio Assembly elects committe to assist in their Jan 29th radio broadcast program at AS Green street. The committee are as follows: Adolf Balanda Geddes Ulinskas, Joseph Stevens Connie Jegela. Marion Bogush Adele Lusas, Mrs. M. Colney and the C. c. Radio Assembly 1889 off, cers. For final plans they are all to meet right after the radio program Sunday at 2:30. Chairman of the committee, John Dougall at the studio,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that l, Walter D. Hall, of 48 Cottage Place. Waterbury. Conn.,. have filed an ap- plication dated Jan. l4th. 1889. with .he Liquor Control Commission for Tsvsrn ,n Permit for ,%. the sale aSf Sf south Main St., Waterbury. Conn. The business is owned by Walter w. Prescott. of 35 Herkimer St., Waterbury Conn, and will 70 con- ducted by Walter D. Hall, of 4S Cottage Place. Waterbury. Conn, af WALTER D. HALL.
 Dated Jan. 14th, 1889. 1.7i-2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

Telephone bulletin jottings Among the service anniversaries of employees of Mother Bell this month are those of Anna M Grant 15 years; Samuel Wabuda, 10 years; and Florence c. Stein, years. Henry c. Linton, former Brass City lineman, is hall man former splicers helper here is district construction clerk. Girls of the Traffic Department enjoyed sleigh ride ending at the Horse and Hound Inn at Watertown, recently Evelyn Masone enjoyed holiday cruise to the West Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Central America. 2. Corporal.
 3. Twenty-one.
 i. Words that agree in form, but differ in origin and meaning.
 5. The Chagres. 6. fn-c0m'- pa ra-bl; not in- com -par-a-bl.
 ,. No; she is too long for the lock chambers. 8. Coronation.
 9. An extension of time for payment of debt. 10. Jupiter, Saturn. Uranus, Neptune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Todsys Answers to
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Problems on Comic Page

1. False. A sadist is one who en- joys infiicting punishment on others. 2. True In prehistoric times camels inhabited parts of what is now the United States. 3. True. The Louvre IS the name of a department store '1 France--it also is the name of a famous art museum. 1. False Mona Lisa is Q famous painting of woman.
 5. False. A drachina e the monetary unit of Greece
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

By way of no harm Harry Morse, Connecticut Circle editor, was in town Tuesday and quite enthu- sastc, too, the angles to the Waterbury spracy trial that his monthly unturned in article in the current January issue. Mrs. William Dris- coils handsome cocker spaniel Biscuit Ill., had to be content with a third in his class at the Nutmeg Dog Clubs second annual preseason sanction match in the West Hartford Cavalry Armory last Sunday after noon. Avis H. Harrison, breeder of Biscuit III cap tured hOnors in the class with her Yesmer KOaldust fxom the Ragland Kennels in SOuthbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

Patron of birds. Charlie Templeton probably has been kened to St. Francis of Assist but he pretty close to the stature of the patron saint of
 birds today through his generosity in offering free feed for birds to those who to down to his store and get it. Any protracted period where snow remains the ground for long time and where wintry blasts shrivel the last remaining berries trees and bush work tremendous hardshps the birds that winter in this climate Every winter there is an appeal to people, particularly those dwelling in the outskirts of
 cities and towns to get the habit of making feeding stations where birds may come and devour the grain and other foodstuffs that available Many birds will perish during the next six weeks for want of food It's available for those who want to follow St. Francis of Assists example down at Charlie Tempetons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Gospel Hall

Morning services will take place at 10:30 a. m. Sunday School at l2 o'clock noon, and evening gospel meeting at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21

The Casper 8. Davis, American Legion will hold a barn dance to- night, at Fraternity hall, for mem. bers and their friends. The affair will begin at 8 o'clock and will in. clude square dances and old fash. toned waltzes to the music of Joe Grenier's three piece orchestra. Re- fire. hments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
st. Paul,s Episcopal

St. Paul's Episcopal
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rec tor. Holy Communion at a. m. Sunday school to be conducted at 9:45 .. m. and sermon and morn- ing prayer at Il a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-21
Waterville Union

Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter. Sunday School will be con- ducted at II .. m. and the evening service will be held at 7:30 p. m. at the parsonage, on Boyden street, when Miss Weeks will speak on the subject, Satan Sidetracks."
Evening star., 1939-10-16
The War Situation

minor skirmishes and artillery
fire. page AID
Administration leadership in
the Senate agreed to amend the
arms embargo repeal bill to pro-
hibit all credit to warning gov
ernments. Chairman Pittman of
the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee proposed the amend
ments which would wipe out the
present bills provision for credits
of not more than 80 days. This
provision had been criticized by
many Senators on both sides Of
the arms embargo controversy.
Page AID
DR.. Juho Kusti Paasikivi Fin
nish emissary to Russia for the
negotiations on the Soviet's pro-
posals to the Helsinki, was back
in his capital today discussing
the proposals with the Finnish
President and foreign ministry.
It was declared that, he would
return to Moscow for further
negotiations, but 1t was not
known when he would do so.
page A-lJ
Russia's negotiations for ex-
tending her hegemony over the
Baltic and Balkan areas were
slowing down, with mere COM
promise agreements expected to
result from conversations with
both Finland and Turkey. Mos
COW circles expected the Finnish
envoy to return within five days,
but in any case not before the
Scandinavian rulers meet with
the President Of Finland Wednes-
day in Stockholm. Page A-4J.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
British Battle Cruiser
Damaged by Sub,
Nazis Claim
U-Bout Which Sank
Royal Oak Reports
RepuIse Also Hit
By the Associated Press.

BERLIN, Oct. 16.-The supreme
army command said today that the
same submarine which sank the
British battleship Royal Oak also
scored a torpedo hit on the battle
cruiser Repulse, putting her out of
commission.
The submarine was said to have
reached the safety of German
waters and report from her COM
mander was expected soon.
(The British admiralty de-
clined to comment on the report
the Repulse had been damaged.
A spokesman said the, admiralty
would not 60 to the trouble Of
denying all these reports.")
The Repulse, commissioned in 1915
and reconstructed in 1886 at a cost
of about $500, 900, displaces $4,000
tons and has complement of 1,l8l
to 1,205 men.
Heavier than the 20, ,156-ton Royal
Oak which was sunk Saturday, the
!. .Repulse. carries six l5-inch guns,
- 4-ii1ch guns, including eight for
Anti-aircraft, and eight. torpedo
tubes among lesser arrnaments. She
carries four aircraft with catapults.
The high command announced
later in the day that two enemy
airplanes. one French and one Brit
ish, were shot down during the
night in the region of Mainz and
Frankfort on the Main, and that
two crew members were killed and
five were taken prisoners.
The announcement said British
Whitney bomber was brought down
by ti-aircraft fire southeast of
Gross Gerau between Frankfort
and Darmstadt, with one killed
and three captured.
Later in the night a French
Potez 81 scouting plane met a
similar fate near Germersheim
with one killed and two wounded
prisoners taken to a hospital, the
announcement said.
The German command apparent
ly was preparing to close its book
on the Polish campaign. It's COM
munique today announced that with
completion of occupation of the
German zone in Poland, it would
cease reporting from the east.
The war in the west, it reported,
(See REPUI Sc. Page A.3)
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Republican Senator
Books Administration

Senator Warren r. Austin,
Republican, of Vermont will be
the guest speaker tonight on
the National Radio Forum
over WMAL at 1890 o'clock. S
Discussing the reasons for 4
Republican Senator support
ing the administrations neu-
trality revision program, Sena-
tor Austin will speak on
Changing Embargoes for Ma
tional Defense"
The National Radio Forum Is
arranged by The Star and Is
heard over a coast-to-coast
network of the National Broad.
casting Co.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Bombs Declared Dropped in
Vicinity Of Forth Bridge;
No Civilian Casualties


LONDON. Oct. 16-German airplanes attempted to
attack coastal obectves in Scotland this afternoon the
British air ministry reported and the Royal Air Force
inflicted heavy casualties on them"
Three German bombers reported shot in the Edn
burgh one in the Firth of Forth and two land
No word of damage received in London although
several bombs said to have dropped the vicinity Of the
Forth bridge
bulletin issued by the ministry security reports
received to date indicate there civilian casualties and
damage to property a result of the enemy action"
The Nazi air raid quickly followed British reports successful
flight Northern Central Germany last night
Anti-Arcraft Guns Go Into Action.
report Edinburgh British guns
into action just after pm. today
Unconfrmed reports there said planes had
sighted south of the city pursuit of other planes
otored plane by German bomber
flying between Edinburgh and Turnhoue small
town of the city Machine greeted it, plane
turned north toward the Firth Forth anaircraft shell
burst its tail
report said three enemy planes had flown up the Firth
which dents the Scotland
Edinburgh is about 500 air miles from Germany.
Shell fragments picked Edinburgh streets after the
firing ceased. No air raid alarm sounded for the city
Observers said that during the first burst of fire planes
visible Then firing and three Royal Air Force planes
sky altitude When they had vanished
the anti aircraft guns reopened fire.
Believed German Target.
attack speculation that its objective might have
been docks where Britain Fastening hpbuing to strengthen
the counter the German naval offensive
which already destroyed the aircraft and
the battleshp Royal Oak.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Sentiment was strong in the Sem
ate today for winding up the spe-
cial session as soon as action has
been completed on neutrality legis-
lation.
An Associated Press survey showed
46 Senators contending that it would
be unnecessary for Congress to re-
main in session until the regular
meeting on January 3.
Only "a Senators said that they
believed Congress should remain in
Washington "for the duration of
the emergency as long as the war
lasts" or until the regular session
convenes. Twenty-one said that
they were undecided, declined to ex-
press their views, or could not be
reached for comment.
Three other Senators-Nye, Re-
publican, of North Dakota; Dana
her, Republican, Of Connecticut, and
McCarran, Democrat, Of Nevada
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Senate Poll Fovors Quitting
After Neutrality Action
Only 24 Believe Congress Should
Remain During Emergency

argued that another special session
would be necessary if the arms en-
barge were repealed. S enator
Downey, Democrat, of California,
expressed q similar opinion by say
ing that 1t would be entirely safe
for Congress to go home" if the ad-
ministration's neutrality bill were
beaten.
Andrews Favors Adjourning.
Senator Andrews, Democrat, of
Florida, however, took the position
that enactment of the embargo re-
peal bill would make it unnecessary
for Congress to stay.
President Roosevelt has recon-
mended that the session be confined
to neutrality revision and that Con-
gress then adjourn. He suggested
that its leaders remain here to keep
in touch with him on European de-
velopments.
Much of the sentiment for keeping
(CA. N0N|prCo 49, a.
Evening star., 1939-10-16
Supreme Court
Agrees 10 Hear
Antitrust Cases
Jurisdiction Is Left
Open in Chicago
Milk Appeal
By J. A. FOX.

The Supreme Court today agreed
to hear arguments on two Mid
west antitrust cases the Govern
ment had lost in the lower courts,
but left open the question whether
it would take jurisdiction in one.
The case in which review was
granted involved prosecution of oil
dealers; the other is directed against
Chicago milk handlers.
The court also announced that
it probably would take jurisdiction
in an important case for railroad
labor which deals with the authority
Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to impose protective guar
antees for labor displaced in con-
solidation proceedings.
The court agreed to review a de-
cision of the Federal Circuit of New
York denying the Amalgamated
Utility Workers, c. I. o. affiliate,
the right to press a charge of con-
tempt against the Consolidated Edi-
son Co. of New York for alleged
violation of a National Labor Rela-
tions Board order.
1t appeared today that the court
might announce next Monday If it
will review the antitrust case
against the American Medical Asso-
citation and the District Medical
Society. The case is on the confer
ence list of the court for next Satur-
day.
Involves IL Companies.
The oil case, in which the court
granted review, involves IL oil
companies and five individuals who
were convicted in Madison, Wis,
in 1887, of conspiring to raise and
fix the prices of gasoline in 10 Mid
western States.
In reversing this conviction, the
United States Court of Appeals said
the case should have gone to the
jury on the question of whether
there was unreasonable restraint of
commerce instead of the question of
whether there was an antitrust vio-
latiOn.
The court will hear arguments on
November 13 in the milk case, in
which 43 individuals and IA corpora
tions were charged with conspiring
to fix prices and suppress competition
and control the supply in the Chicago