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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
BY THE OUT EASTER

Now that the A. P. Grocery has pulled out of the Steele building at the junction of West Main and Leavenworth streets, the oppor- tunity is open to the Connecticut Railway ard Lighting company to rent this vacant space as a wait ing room for the patrons of the various bus routes. All winter long, or since the cold blasts hit us last fall we have been forced to stand out in the open in front of this building, shivering and our teeth chattering, until the arrival of a bus eastward bound, to carry us to our destination. We had no chance to go inside, because we had no business in the various stores of this particular block.
 Attitude
 We have often wondered at the attitude of this public service cor poration, in relation to the estab- lishment of proper bus terminal. But, "says you," to yourself, why should it, when all of the cops of the city, free riders them selves, go out of their way to push aside an automobile owner who happens to drive within the lines designated as "bus stops" There are people who say it was some thing like this that had to do with the A. P. company being forced to quit. We don't know, of rourse, but we have heard it just the sar;e.
 Bear in mind, people, that this same Connecticut Railway and Lighting company is the same cor poration that morally owes the city of Waterbury a lot of money, based upon the famous two per cent case of years ago. True, the courts decided in its favor ir a split decisicn, but the agreement was made between the municipal ity and the company back ln the days when the city seemed to have more control of its highways than appears to be the case today. How many cops of the present day ever heard of the two per cent case?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
C. R. &L. Co. Have Mercy!
Patrons of Our East Busses Freezing in Cold Service Good and Otherwise Writer Suggests Public Waiting Station Near Exchange Place.

How many of them know their city's history in this respect?
 But we know 1t; we card the case argued, and we know u at when the agreement was made, 1t was with the explicit under standing that two per cent of the net earnings, or something like that, should revert to the city. But not cent was paid in; the agree ment was repudiated, and then it was the municipality had to bring suit, and the case dragged along in the courts.
 2 Per Cent Case
 We are not as familiar with the history of the case as we once were, at time when we were laid of from the old buff wheel" and had an opportunity to go 10 court to listen to the arguments of the leading city lawyer, the well known John O'Neill. We didn't know any law then, and we know less now. But the Hay of" at the old spoon shop gave us the chance in our young days to go to court, sit down, and listen. We shall never forget that two per cent case; it rings in our ears every time we see a loaded bus drive past.
 We don't know the dictatorship of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company; neither the board of aldermen nor the board of police commissioners know its makeup. But there isn't Water bury man among the number; we wonder If there is even a Con- necticut man.
 Years ago it was controlled by Philadelphia capitalists. We think they are still in the saddle. Why should they worry about a wait ing state or a bus terminal for Waterbury or any other city of the state. They are getting along nicely, thank you, because of your patronage. You pay the same bus fare today you did when you rode on the trolley. This is five cents more than the older people paid on the horse cars, and on the first electric system out into operation here in the nineties.
 Good and Bad!
 Out here in the East End we have what they call "in and out service" It is good some days, and just as bad other days. We get home from work sometimes by hanging on to the coattails of the fellow in front. We are simply a poor working class, just plain or dinary workers, and most of us, buffers" even to this day. We started out young in this line of work, and we'll probably have a buff-wheel at our side when we are laid out dead.
 Buff, buff, buff," that is all many of us can do, and time, at that that has even slowed us up some. But we get a job now and then and try to hold on.
 But as we have related we may buff and buff, and buff," and still we cannot lose sight of that famous two per cent case.
 The split court decision and what we know about the agree ment, apparently, will never let us forget it.
 Connecticut Railway and Light ing company, you have great privileges, and great rights, but for the love of Pete be merciful and provide us with a waiting station before our feet become frozen from the cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

News newsreel Old time "Chick" Hartley skim- ming along silver skates showing the younger gen rabid roller polo addict Wandering thought. If Flo Zeigfeld alive we're willing to wager he would install those beautiful Elton waltresses In the front line of his chorus Everyone is pretty as picture For an evening of fun, you should take peek at the boys and girls that nightly nhabit the roller skating rink at Hamilton Park They give you skates The jitterbug craze has hit Waterbury with such bang that the other evening on North Main street. group of girls just couldn't resist the corny music enianating from a tavern they commenced to "flea hop" on the main stem. Hey! Hey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
BUONOCORE LOSES
 DRIVERS LICENSE
Seymour Resident Indef- initely Suspended By
 Francis w. Hogan

The operators license of Louis V. Buonocore of Richards avenue, Sey- mour, was indefinitely suspended yesterday at the hearing held by Deputy Commissioner Francis w. Hogan of the state motor vehicle department, at city court here. The suspension resulted from conl- plaint filed against Buonocore.
 Other cases heard by the official were:
 Raymond E. Osborne of Canaan, charged with operating 6 car while under the influence of liquor April 23, 1888, was instructed to file insurance.
 Jesse Surdam of Torrnigton, charged with operating under the influence Sept. 29, 1892 and oper- ating while his license was suspend ed May 15, 1884, was given permis- sion to take 8 test.
 William c. Butler, 46 Summer street, charged with operating with out permission Sept. q, 1887, was authorized to furnish insurance and reinstatement will be considered. Decision was reserved on the reinstatement application of Will liam T. Bakunas, 4 Poplar street, charged with driving an unregistered car Dec. IS, 1888.
 Michael Zopka, Jr., 55 Congress avenue, charge. with using im- proper markers, driving an un- registered car and operating un- der suspension. Nov. IT, 1884, was allowed to retain his license.
 Andrew McSweet, 4 Dunn street, Union City, operating under the in- fiuence, March 13, 1887, was given authority to take test.
 Edward Dean, Al Baldwin street, operating without permission, March 6, 1887. was authorized to take test.
 John Palladino, 8 Dikeman street, speeding, Sept. 26, 1887.
 Daniel Clifford. 28 Fuller street, fatal accident, Aug. IA, 1888, de- |cision on reinstatement reserved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

At the mass which, is scheduled for II o'clock, Rev. Bernard M. Don- nelly of Hartford and Rev. Francis E. May of New Haven will be dea- cons of honor. Both priests acted as chaplains to Bishop Brady at his solemn consecration to the bishopric.
 Other officers of the mass will in- clude Rev. William Downey, present pastor of St. Rita's, Hamden, as arch priest; Rev. William J. Collins of Newton and Rev. James J. Kane of Clinton as deacons and Rev. Thomas s. Dignam of Hamden, master of ceremonies.
 Rev. John J. Reilly, pastor of St.. Ann's church, H;ghwood, will preach a special sermon for the occasion.
 Following the mass Bishop Brady will hold an informal reception for his former parishioners and many friends. He is expected to arrive in Hamden on Saturday evening and leave for Burlington Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
LITTLE JOE HART
 BRINGS ORK EAST
Ted Lewis of the West Plays Ritz Ballroom,
 Park City, Sunday

Little" Joe Hart, the Ted Lewis of the west, brings his celebrated orchestra to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport on Sunday, January 15 Thirteen years as ace drummer with Ace Brigade, comedian of the first water, little Joe Hart is one of the important maestros of the mid- west. This will be one of his first eastern appearances. Featured soloists are Art Lund and Joanne Ellis.
 Will Slide" Osborne and his or chestra will be heard at the Ritz on Sunday, January 22d. Greater of slide music, obtained by the use of three slide trumpets (miniature trombones) and three regular trombones. Will has zoomed to success with his velvet rhythmn Smiling, colored Jimmie Lunceford will be heard Sunday, February g. There is dancing every Thursday and Saturday at the Ritz with the Casa Ritz orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
SUIT AGAINST BANK
 WITHDRAWN TODAY

The $1.000 civil action of John F. Erwin against the Citizens & Man. ufacturers National bank was with- drawn from commonf pleas court to- day and reported settled.
 The plaintiff claimed he was in- jured January "A, 1885 in. @ fall on an icy sidewalk on property at 27-28 Plaza avenue. The property is owned by the bank, and the plaintiff was a tenant of the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

John Overton, broadcast specialist of the police soon" messages at St. Marys Hospital Red" Calvin the Naugatuck police force is also patient at the same institution Ditto for Superintendent of Parks James Curtin . Mr. and Mrs. William Dermody will entertain at housewarming party at their Ridge Street domicle tomorrow evening The South Ends honor the Tower with ticket for their annual prize novelty dance Friday January 27 at the Hall featuring the music of Timme Groves orchestra. Ty Cobb and Bill Derwin very disappointed in the Mann Lasky bout in New Haven Tuesday, the latter lasting but three rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Here and there. When the recently-Organized Highland Aces took the court the other night all eyes were leveled on Fred Govain, president and coach Fred's handsome green silk trunks stood out in high contrast to the sOmbre black ones of his team mates Incidentally the kids have quite team and are going places in the IA to IS year old class Roger Walsh, 35 years shoeman in this city, is on his own after lengthy service with number of local firms .. To a Daily Reader of Tower Topics - Unable to date to locate anything contest you mentioned. Are you sure of time April, 1888? Howard Jones is hospitazed again. but last reports said he was doing fairly nicely
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
HAMDEN TO HEAR
 P0NTIFICAL MASS
Bishop Brady Returning to Former PastOrate
 Sunday Morning

Several priests from Waterbury will be among those attending a pontificial high mass Sunday morn ing at St. Rita's church, Hamden, with the celebrant being Most Rev. Matthew F. Brady, bishop of Bur- lngton. Bishop Brady is returning to the parish where he served as pastor for six years.
 Priests from all parts of the diocese will be in the church for the mass. Shortly after his con- secration as bishop, Bishop Brady returned to his native parish, St. Patrick's, in this city, and sol- emnized a pontificial high mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
MUCH OF THE MONEY BORROWED

Second, the money appropriated by congress in each year was spent out of tax moneys. But the money appropriated by the president was spent out of borrowed funds. So we have actually in the last seven years spent $645, ,0O0,0O on national defense which was never collected in taxes and which we still owe.
 The practice of using borrowed funds from the relief appropria- tions for army and navy purposes ought to be stopped. Whatever we spend on national defense ought to be paid for in cash on the line as we go.
 Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
CANTOR GINSBURG
 IN RECITAL HERE

A recital of Jewish songs will be given Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the Beth Israel synagogue by Cantor Ginsburg, tenor from Adessa, Russia. He has sung in New Ha- ven and Bridgeport. and his itiner- ary includes many other New Eng land cities. The public Is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
FOOD A LA MODE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
cRe-Print from Another Day and Year)

Modern food stylists have lots of fun
 Fddlng with food and when alps said and done They go out of their way for preposterous mixtures Oft-tmes dsregarding good old-fashioned nxtures'~ Rack in the days when ham ham There was no dolng up of nice leg ot lamn Today many minds are working overtime Concocting menus nothing short of crime. They do unheard of things with macaroni Or fry fruit like oranges, now isn't that phoneyE Peanut butter generally used in forming a spread Goes into soup instead of on crackers or bread. Bananas au natural are almost unlawful When disguised instead in mixtures too awful In cakes apple tomato sauce supplant butter And soups out of fruit have caused quite futter. When all's said and done what's better than steak Or just plain roast beef or butter and eggs cake? Yes it's fact, from swordish to scallop Food a la mode takes terrible wallop.
 Oo ~ EN- EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
Today's Answers to CRANIUM CRACKERS

ESTioNs ON COMIC FACE
 l. False. Bellicose means warlike or pugnacious.
 2. True. The left side of the ship would be portside.
 3. True. Eros is the ancient Greek god of love.
 4. False. Genuflection means bending of the knees.
 5. False. A Mickey Finn is a knockout drink served to bar flies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
AnsuUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. l. PerennialS.
 2. Mozambique Channel. 3: February IS, 1889. 4. The partial payment made by the customer on the purchase of securities. 5. South America. 6. Golf.
 2. Hi'-er-ar"-ky; not hi- rar'-ky.
 8. The President, with the advice and consent of the consent of the Senate. 9. Ostmark.
 10. In the Bay of Bengal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
} JOHN T. FLYNN
Relief Funds
 Fill War Chest
BY JOHN T. FLYNN Democrat Washington
 COrreSnOnflenf

If any American thinks that this government has been skimping on the matter of national defense, let him look at the following figures. They represent the total expendi- lures for national defense-army and navy = for the years 1933-34 to the budget just disclosed by the presi- dent. Here they are:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
.$6,933,O19,OOO

Total ......... $6, ,933 ,019,000 The last figure for 1939-40 is of
 course the presidents estimate
 and includes $500,000,00 which he proposes to outline and ask next week.
 Glance at the column of figures
 and see how each year the amount
 has increased. In 1937-38 1t was twice what was spent in the first year of the administration. Now ill 1939-40 the sum proposed is
 three times what was spent in
 1933-34. The whole total is a huge
 sum-nearly seven billion dollars.
 RELIEF AND RECOVERY
 ALLEGATIONS
 In arriving at these figures, which are taken from the treasury reports, I have included the sums which | have been spent from the recovery
 and relief funds Each year the president has spent not merely the sums appropriated by congress for
 national defense, but also many mil
 lions which he has allocated from
 recovery and relief funds. The
 amounts are very great. Here they
 are by years:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Congressional menu. Representative Knutson of Minnesota entertained fellow members early this week in the House with recital of the of the recent Jackson Day Dinner served in Washington and for which many Democrats paid $100 plate. If for no other reason than gustatory we offer the menu. Canape of Anchovy and Devled Egg Green Turtle Soup with Sherry
 Hearts of Celery
 PecanS
 Queen and Ripe Olives
 Butter Crust Broiled Rock Bass with Chilled Tomato and Eggplant Graves Rosechatel, Vintage of 1929 Ffet Mgnon with Fresh Mushrooms, BordelaiSe
 New Peas
 New Brown Potatoes, St Julien Mixed Fresh Vegetable Salad with Cheese Waters Nougat Ice Cream and Pineapple Granite
 Chocolate Leaves
 Demi-taSSe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

By staying <a the ar g hours 8 minutes, G. Galyshev and D. Never nov of Russia are claiming the du- | ration record for balloons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13
$645.3l3.OOO
Total

About these allocations two very significant features appear. First of all these are sums not appro- prlated by congress, but appro- priated by the president himself. Thus in 1885 congress appropriat- ed $533,596,000 for national de- fense. But congress has been turn ing over to the president billions each year to spend as he likes. And in 1885 he appropriated an- other $176,0o0,000 for national de- fenSe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Avenue of celebs. |. The Merritt Parkway is by way of becoming famous not only a beautiful roadway, its even surface at fast rates speed Early last week the gendarmes knocked off, the onetme pugilistic champion, Jack Johnson, returning from a speaking engagement in Danbury . . Late in the week the boys who ride the output machines up and down the park way keeping motorists in line stopped Paul Draper, whose forte is dancing and whose fame is worldwide the polished boards of the stage which too fast, so the boys in kakh told him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Muriel Harrington is still bending ears about the wonderful New Years Eve shindig at Ben Riley's in Moo Yawk. You should hear her tell it! Harriet Marinan isn't bit superstitious despite the fact that today is her birthday. Black cats crossing her path will not hinder her from hurrying home to her birth day cake this D. Ernestine Cannon and Ruth Kenney dyed-in- the wool basketball fans far Washington Park Community Club games con- cerned You should and hear them BOssy where he hopes the long shots will home first at Haleah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

TOUGH ON PRINTERS
 St. Francis College has some bas- ketball players whose names are the bane of typesetters, such Dzien- kiewicz, Gwiazda, Hrbok and Ptak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-13

Springs coming, too. The New York Worlds Fair wouldn't be complete without an official pOem It's got an official song. The Academy of American Poets is conducting National Poetry Contest to select the official poem and all contestants must get their manuscript in by March IS. . If you're interested there's $1, 900 prize for the winner and five awards of $1OO each. Submit poems to the Academy of American Poets 435 East Sand Street New York. All the Academy asks is that the entries be in English language be brief consonant with the spirit of the New York Worlds Fair, 1939".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

He is convinced that the pretty girl who has listened intently to all that is wrong with his wife. and marriage in general, is getting pie ture of quite a martyred fellow.
 Instead, if she isn't a complete nitwit, she is thinking, Gee, but I feel sory for his wife. Imagine being married to a heel like that"
 Other men pretend to agree with him, because they are afraid they would look silly if they dis agreed, but they, too, only feel sorry for the woman unfortunate enough to be his wife.
 The quickest way for 8 man to build himself up, either to a man or woman, is to be wife builder upper-make his wife look as good as possible.
 After all, he married the woman, and if she is a complete nitwit and if marriage is only trap-then he has proved himself a sucker.
 The natural question that occurs to those who have to listen to the whining of his woes is "Well, if she's such a total loss, how did he ever think she was "the most wonderful girl in the world?"
 But the verbal wife-beater can't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
.BEAUTY---- GlorEmg
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

For correct, day in and day out care of dry skin a famous cosmetics expert recommends only five prepa- rationS.
 "The woman whose complexion is dry will find rich cleansing cream more satisfactory than a light, oily one," the expert explains. Tn fact, the perfect cleansing cream for her is rich enough to double as a night cream. After cleaning her face and throat at night, she can smooth on 8 thin layer of the two-purpose cream and wear it while she sleeps"
 Next important is a toning lotion which has mild astringent properties but is non-drying. This stimulates sluggish circulation and helps to keep the texture of the skin smooth and fine.
 "The ideal foundation preparation for a dry complexion ought to be soft and light-textured. containing ingredients which keep the skin from looking too dry even after powder has been applied" the authority continued. Tt should be heavy enough to give the skin an enam- elled appearance. A creamy lotion or a f1lm-like cream ought to be right"
 The other two essentials are pow der (with excellent adherent quah- ities and a smooth, Satiny texture) and lipstick so fine and soft that it can be used on cheeks as well as lips. If, however, she does not like the idea of using lipstick on cheeks or if her favorite lipstick just isn't soft enough to allow for easy blend- ing on cheeks, she'll need six items instead of five, cream rouge being the sixth.
 Generally speaking cream rouge is considered more suitable for the dry complexion than cake and pow der varieties are. It should be patted on over the foundation, then blended carefully before powder Is applied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

of older people are likely to be repeated. Anything that is re- peated has its effect on character and habit. Then we have a pat tern. It is pattern that children copy.
 It is really dreadfully hard to live up to these youngsters. One cannot always be a paragon oI perfection. We make our mis- takes, have our weaknesses and love our indulgences.
 Daddy sleeps until ten o'clock on Sunday. In comes Bud and Sally from Sunday School. THEY had to get up early enough, dear knows. Mother says, Daddy works very hard all week. He needs his rest, dears."
 Can't See Reason
 This is true, but Bud and Sally may say. We have to get up early each and every day. You don't allow us to stay in bed"
 Then mother explains that 1t IS good for little children to hop out dL CIl6 SdIlle tllllc cdCA AiohAAhi6' But they can't see why big folk get all the breaks and children have to be soldiers.
 Go ahead, daddy, and get in your forty winks if you need them, but I am just saying that there is a good bit of bookish stuff written about training children that does not reckon with the ways of home. Seeing is believ- ing, and itahas its effect upon the younger generation. How can we say, Do this," or Don't do that. when they have the reverse in object lessons right before themP Daddy won't eat baked apples Mother says, "You must eat your apples, darlings, they are good for you" Aunt Emma won't speak to Mrs. Jones. Mother says, "You must be polite and speak to everyone. children, whether you like them or not"
 Parents need not go about with prunes in their mouths. It would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27

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