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Evening star., 1939-09-23
Oklohomo Up With Another
Challenge to Leoders

Oklahoma again will be one of
the strong teams of the year. Okla
homa remained unbeaten last fall
until the Orange Bowl game when
the Westerners fell before Tennes-
see, one of the strongest teams OF
many years.
Oklahoma loses Waddie Young
and one or two other stars, but
Coach Tom Stidham has q fast,
powerful, experienced squad ready
for the impending calendar. He
will need all this facing Southern
Methodist in his first game, with
Northwestern only a week beyond.
I know both Matty Bell at S. M. u.
and Lynn Waldorf at Northwestern
are not looking forward to this
Oklahoma challenge with any feel
ing Of happy cheerfulness. They
have fine squad to face, one OF
the strongest between two of our
best-known oceans.
There has been some question as
to football interest this fall because
OF big war under way. This is
something we won't have to worry
about. I know the advance seat
sales at Michigan and Northwestern
have broken all records. This is
also true of other football centers.
Northwestern will be sellout at
every start and young Bill de Cor
revont won't be any drawback.
Michigan expects to draw above co.
600 In at least two of her big games
and the Wolverines won't be far
away in one or two others with the
teams Fritz Crisler has ready for
action.
Last year was one OF the greatest
Of all football years-possibly the
greatest in the way of admissions.
This season may be even greater
an al-time record breaker so far
as the public march through the
turnstiles or up the ramps is con-
cerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Health Problem Interests Girl Scouts Of Waterbury Safety Activities, Home-Making Also Listed Of- 6cially as Most Popular Interests of Local Troops
 Good Citizenship Stressed

Girl scouting and good citizenship are synonymous, according to the content of the 1888 annual report for the national organization which has just been received by Mrs. George Cowperthwait, commissioner of the Waterbury Girl Scout coun- cil.
 In her foreword Mrs. F. Louis Slade of New York city, acting chairman of the board of directors, writes that the Girl Scout purpose is ::to widen opportunities for per- sonal development as preparation for the private and public respon- abilities of independent and re- sponsive citizens. And never has the world been so in need of such citi- zenship, for on it depends the very life or democracy itself. There are now more than five hundred thou sand girl scouts. There should be millions. This is mighty challenge and must be migh lily met in 1939."
 Reviews Work
 Reviewing the s-owth and devel- opment of girl scouting during the 27 years of its existence to its pres ent active membership of 516,4 APO in 5263 communities, the annual re- port tells story of uninterrupted progress. It tells of the recent re- vision of program activities gauged to the needs of girls from seven to eighteen in this present day world, and of the chosen interests of these girls It tells of an increase of 74,- 456 members during 1888 and of the 131.096 girls who camped in 1,- 2060 girl scout camps last year. Wa terbury helped swell these national fig1-ss by having 1911 members, growth of Il per cent over the 1887 figures.
 Girl scouts learn-and have fun in the process-that citizenship be- gins at home; that the responsibili- ties of good homemaker are the 1 responsibilities of a good citizen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
NEW PATROLMAN
 SELECTED TODAY
Police Board in Special Meeting Names William
 F. Calvin

Supernumerary Officer William Francis Calvin was made a regular patrolman by the board of police commissioners at special meeting this morning. He will fill the vacan- cy caused by the death of Patrol man Peter Berry.
 The board delayed action on sweeping changes in traffic and parking regulations proposed by Police Superintendent William J. Roach. The changes would include ban on all-night parking, estab- fishing one-way traffic on 30 streets and changing parking time limits at many points about the city.
 PatroLman Calvin has been on the supernumerary force for the past seven years. His appointment as regular was voted unanimously after he had been examined briefly by the board. Commissioner Maurice Sweeney acted as chairman of the meeting.
 The appointment brings the reg ular police force back up to charter limit. There now remains only one vacancy in supernumerary ranks.
 Patrolman Calvin will be immed- lately assigned to regular duty by Supt. Roach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

or building and supplying bird feed- ing stations. That it means assist ing during story hour for our li- braries, or offering their services to the visiting nurses, Red Cross, day nursery, as the Waterbury girls have done in 1886.
 Good Citizenship
 Girl scouts learn too that good citizenship means being willing and able to help when danger strikes without warning, as it did during the East Coast hurricane last Septem- Der. At that time New England girl scouts served relief stations, made sandwiches and coffee, ran erranQs and collected food and clothing. In one community in the worst of the stricken areas, they provided safe drinking water to relief workers cut off from the regular water sources.
 According to the report, the most popular girl scout activities during 1888, reflected in the proficiency badges earned, were those in the homemaking group, such as cook hostess, housekeeper, etc. Health ana safety activities were second in pop ularity and sports and games third. In tf, homemaking field, 83,704 girl scouts qualified for badges last year. Health and safety proficiency badges went to 57,164 girls, and 19,750 quail fled for those hodges included in the sports and games field. In Water bury health and safety activities were first in popularity with home making second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
1,500 EGGS HID
 FOR HUNT HERE
Lithuanian Students 10 Sponsor Prize Event in
 SchOOlyard Sunday

The Lithuanian Catholic Student and Professional Association will sponsor an egg hunt tomorrow af- ternoon at. 2 o'clock in the old St. Joseph's school yard.
 Over 1,50O eggs will be scattered and hid around the field. On cer- tain eggs there will be, slip with number thereon. These will be prize slips and when returned to the display stand will be redeemed for awards.
 There will also be guessing con- test on jelly beans. The person who guesses the closest number to the amount in the jar will receive a prize donated by Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church.
 The St. Joseph's Fife and Drum Corps will parade about the field be- fore the egg hunt gets underway. All children in the parish under 12 years of age are eligible to compete.
 Father Valantiejus is honorary chairman of the committee. An- thony Katevia is chairman. assist ed by Hedwig Stulginski, Peter Bernota, Anthony Miklinavickius, Valeria Jakstas, Joseph Janush, Julius Vilciauskas and John Rauga- lis.
 Other prizes have been contribu- ted by Mrs. s. Sapranas, Miss A. Petrosky, Edward Digimas, Ann Stanley, Dorothy Frazies and Mrs. Jones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

137 accidents. This compares with total of 274 for the same period in 1887, and a total of PA for the same period in 1888.
 Last months 36 accidents are di- vided into the following classifica- tions: two or more motor vehicles, 19: motor vehicles and pedestrians, nine; motor vehicle and bicycle, one; collision, two; motor ve- hicle with fixed object, five.
 There were IS personal injury &C., cidents during the month, and 19 property damage mishaps.
 The police plan to continue their safety campaign indefinitely. Much of the credit for accident reduction is being given to Captain William Duggan, Lieutenant Joseph McEvoy and Sergeant Charles McWeeney, heads of the traffic accident pre- vention bureau.
 Safety Statement
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach today issued the following safety statement:
 "The police make direct appeal to both the motorists and pedestrians of Waterbury to cooperate even harder than they have been to help us conserve and keep down our motor vehicle death rate. To date we have had three deaths caused by automobiles. This is exactly one- third of last years motor vehicle fatality total which was nine. We reduced fatalities from sixteen to nine last year through the whole hearted cooperation given to us by the citizens of Waterbury. We have successfully cut an in-road on total accidents but our principle job is to save lives".
 "We need your assistance to keep the motor vehicle death rate down. You must become nor. safety conscious" than ever before. Work with us so that the year of 1899 will be the most outstanding Water bury ever had in motor vehicle death reduction.
 Become a Safe-driver, become more than just cautious while driving in the city. Be on the alert for pedestrians darting from behind parked cars, lying in the roadway and making crossing not at inter sections. It is up to the pedes- trians to use the crosswalks, obey the signals of officers and traffic lights. and not to dart out into the roadway from behind parked cars" ;"
 Help us in our work and we will help you by making Waterbury a safer place to live"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
20 NEW BUSSES ON
 N. E. T.CO. ROUTES
Company Plans to Retire Several Old Type Cars
 Shortly

Impressed by the warm public reception toward its 1888 equip ment program and in keeping with its long range equipment program to offer the public the latest word in bus transportation the New England Transportation company has purchased a fleet of 20 addi- tional 1889 busses which will be placed in service commencing April 5, 1889.
 Similar in appearance to last years models the 20 new busses will contain all of the uxury, im- provements and refinements of the last years type plus many new in- designed to increase ride ability, comfort and safety. The 1889 New England" busses will be equipped with IT inch resilient sponge rubber individual seats, 2l inch aisles, "A inch headroom, rear end noiseless adn odorless engines full vision windows. equipped with Shatter-proof glass and many other distinctive features.
 Five of the new busses will be as- signed to Boston, Providence hourly express service; five to the half hourly service on the Providence Fall River route, i've to the hourly schedules on the Providence-W Wor- -Fitchburg route; two to the Providence-Hartford route and three to the hourly schedules ,n the New Haven Hartford route.
 Indicative of the progress oi New England's" new equipment is the announcement " the company that upon receipt of the 20 new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
36 Auto Accidents Recorded by Police During March
CAVALRY UNITS
 RECEIVE ORDERS
State Contingent to Join Massachusetts Troops on
 Trip to Pennsylvania

Connecticut units of the 10th Calvary will entrain in Hartford with Massachusetts units, including detachpent, 59th Calvary Brigade. and detachment of the Massacliu- setts State Staff and Staff Detach- mept for the 59th Brigade Camp at Indiantown Gap, Pa, June 3 to 17, inclusive, on the night of Friday, June 2, it was announced Friday by Lieutenant Colonel Louis Standish Tracy, senior cavalry officer from this state.
 The announcement was made fol- lowing the issuance of special orders from the office of the Connecticut adjutant general granting authority to the Massachusetts National Guard organizations to enter and pass through this state under arms for the purpose of attending and returning from their annual tour of duty.
 Cars will be added to the train here for the shipment of men and horses Lieutenant Colonel Tracy explained. Riding through the night, the military units will arrive June 3. Three days ahead of them in advance detail consisting of a con- voy of some 30 or 40 trucks will leave from Hartford with tenting and supplies to make preparation for the arrival of the organizations.
 The 59th Brigade consists of the 102d Cavalry of New Jersey and the 10th of Massachusetts and Connecticut. The training area is situated on tract between the Blue and Second mountains which is owned by the state of Pennsyl- vania and is situated some 30 miles east of Harrisburg.
 Lieutenant Colonel Tracy said the training program had been received from the brigade commander and that it includes problems of attacks and delayed movements one regi- ment against another reenforced by armored car troops. When the Mas sachusetts and Connecticut organi- cations function as regiment, Col onel Tracy becomes executive off, cer and Colonel Philip l.. Brown, in charge of the Massachusetts outfit regimental commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

Easter bonnets with detachable ear-muffs will be the very latest thing in Waterbury tomorrow pro- vided the official forecasters are accurate in their predictions for Easter Sunday weather.
 Or, a bit of fur, offset by a bunch of pansies, might serve to epitomize Waterbury Easter weather should it turn out to be cloudy and colder, the touch of winter and the promise of spring forming the correct motif.
 Still delving into the possibil- ities of what to do for milady and her bonnet, it has been suggested that a strip of red flannel rampant on a print of daisies, with rac- coon tail for a feather, would be proper.
 For tomorrow, ladies with new hats, is destined to be cloudy and colder. And if it is colder than today, when the thermometer showed a low 29 degrees at 3 o'clock, had ascended to freezing, or 32 degrees, at g o'clock, then you can look for frost on the Easter hat flowers.
 Today is supposed to be cloudy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
36% Reduction Here
 As Compared To '37,
 5O% Compared To '38
First Quarter of Current Year Witnessed Decline Two Fatalities Here During Past MOnth-POlice to
 Keep Up Safety Campaign; Cooperation Appeal

During the first quarter of 1889 Waterbury had 50 per cent fewer motor vehicle accidents than in 1887 and 36 per cent fewer than in 1888, the police department re- veals today in an accident statistic summary prepared by Officer James Little.
 The figures for March of this year show total of only 36 accidents as compared with 69 last year and 95 the year before. In other words, there were 61 per cent fewer acci- dents last month than in March of 1897, and 48 per cent less acci- dents than in March of 1888.
 Auto Fatalities
 Waterbury had two auto fatalities last month, the same figure as Jin March, 1888, but two less than the four fatalities recorded in March, 1897.
 During the first three months of 1899 Waterbury has had a total of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Wines, Brandies,
 Beers For Jury In By-Gone Days

An itemized court bill of the 17th Century, still preserved, and brought to light by research work CTS of the Federal Writers Project of New York City, indicates that trials in the days of Dutch New York were often expensive affairs for reasons that had little to do with the cost of administering justice.
 Of total of 26 pounds and II Shillings used to convict and hang a woman accused of infanticide, more than half was spent on such instruments of justice as French wines, brandies, beers. We learn from these items, so carefully enumerated, that those who stood in the greatest need of the liquor were the jurymen, the executioner the carpenters and porters and some five Indians who had been hired to track down the woman when she broke jail.
 Thirteen Shillings were deemed sufficient to pay for the food of the woman during her imprison- ment. There were no brandies on her menu, either. 1t is possible that she was an abstainer, but more probably the court considered it unseemly to supply woman pris- oner with liquor.
 A footnote to the trial gives another indication of the state of affairs at the time. A negro con- victed of aiding the accused in her jailbreak was given a sentence permitting him to choose between paying heavy fine for his crime, or serving as executioner for a period of three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

derstood to feel lukewarm about it and will make no special effort for it's adoption in the lower house. Even if the measure does pass the house, however, it must then go to the senate for action.
 Senator Secor, who has had little to do with the Republicans since the breakup of the G.O.P.-Socialist axis, has stated that he believes the bill a waste of money, since, he feels, the voters of Waterbury will turn down the proposed charter.
 To Seek Support
 In the senate, Senator Culhane will seek the support of Democrats, Republicans and Socialists to turn down the committees favorable re- port on the bill. There is consid- cred to be a good chance for one or two Republican votes to be se- cured against the bill.
 In such a case, if the Democratic ranks hold fast, the bill will be re- jected by the senate, and the City of Waterbury will continue to func- tion under it's present system of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Compensation Agreements


 The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com- pensation commissioner:
 Warren MacArthur Corp, Ban tam, and Roman F. Shantz, Ban- tam, hernia, $15 beginning March 25.
 Larson Furniture Co. and Am thony Martino, Beverly avenue, $12 beginning March IA.
 A. I. Savino Construction Co, East Hartford, and John J. Bos- sarelli, TOrrington, strain, $15.77 beginning March 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
WILLIAMSON TO
 GET CHILLING
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williamson says, split fees with him and Daniel J. Leary.
 Mackenzie is the man who was identified by Williamson as Henry Roraback's man Friday," the man who could direct passage ot stoprsge of legislation almost as he saw fit. "The Invisible Government of Connecticut" as he was referred to by Murray, was Mackenzie, work ing with Roraback and Williamson All were prominent Republican leaders.
 Subpoena Reveals Trend
 The fact that defense attorneys have subpoenaed George Dietrich- Musica, brother of the McKesson fraud chief, is indication that Mac kenzie is to be put under fire. Tn addition his medical record will be scrutinized as supplied by the Dan- bury hospital. Mackenzie was hos pitalized last year when the other defendants were put to plea on the conspiracy charge.
 Fifty-four sessions of the trial have been held sine. the inaugura- tion, November 29. Several delays have been necessitated by illness.
 Rumors and speculations that the trial schedule will be changed from four to five days week are under stood to be without foundation. De- spite the delays tt is not expected that Judge Inglis will agree to any enlargement of the weekly schedule. with the exception that an extra day might be added to make up for days when court is recessed, such as it was last Wednesday for the scrutiny of Williamson's grand jury testimony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
TEACHERS MEET HERE APRIL 15TH.
Several Hundred Expected for Spring Session of
 State League

Several hundred principals and teachers will gather in Waterbury next Saturday for the spring meet ing of the Connecticut State League of Teachers Associations. Miss An- na E. M. Dwyer, president of the league, will preside at the gather ing.
 Officers and members of the exe- cutive committee will meet at The Elton at 10 8. m. Saturday. The general session will open with 8 luncheon at 12:30 at The Elton, which will be followed by a busi- ness meeting, general discussion of educational subjects, a forum pro- gram and group discussions.
 The principal speaker at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

and rain is scheduled for tonight, per the weather prophets. The high yesterday, when bright sun did its best toward dissipating the unseasonal cold snap, was 52 de- grees. But no such spring tem- perature is promised either for today or tomorrow.
 Holiday crowds thronged down. town Waterbury yesterday and eager shoppers prepared for the Easter parade which annually re- suits in metropolitan display of spring fashions.
 Buying was at peak for the year, merchants reported, and the earlier predictions of fair Faster Sunday spurred many a mass to anticipate spring with a flourish at various of the local millinery establishments. Merchants deal- ing in all manner of raiment. as well as Easter party fixtures, bun- nies and painted favors, reported unusual demand.
 But the weather, folks, is not to be trusted, although there is no prediction to the effects that it will snow tomorrow. Just, Cloudy and colder" is the official pro- nouncement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

They learn that homemaking is more than sweeping and dusting and keeping house clean, just as citizenship means more than merely obeying laws. They learn that hboe- making includes all of the arts and crafts, the business of budgeting and
 the grace of hospitality. Citizenship means planting thousands of trees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
MEN LOVE > HEHl GIRLSWITH E

If you are poppy and full of fun, men will invite you to dances and parties.
 BUT if you are cross, listless and tired, "quiet" girls. When they go to parties they want girls along who are full of pep.
 So in case you need good general system tonic, remember for generations one woman has told another how to go "smiling thru" with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It helps build up more physical pep and lessens distress from female func- honal disorders.
 You'll find Pinkham's Compound WE'LL WORTH TRYING!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
OVIATT TO PLAY
 ON ELTON ORGAN

Sunday evening a very fine pro- gram has been arranged by Gene Oviatt on the Estey Electric Organ Two well known local artists Blanche Archambault and Cecile Deary will assist MT. Oviatt.
 Miss Archambault has been heard m recitals given by the Musical Art society also a frequent artist.
 Miss Deary only recently a soloist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
Instructor

tributed by the following: Women's Zionist organization, ladies auxiliary of David L. Fannick post, No. 91, J. w. ", Sisterhood of Beth Israel synagog, Independent Brass City Lodge, Inc, Star Benevolent asso- citation, Jewish National Workers AL liance, Waterbury Hebrew Ladies' association, Waterbury Hebrew Ben- eft association, Women's Education al club, Daughters of Beth Israel and Shearith Israel synagog.
 Miss Peak said that this contri- button was doubly welcome, because the associations recent effort to raise $16,000, the amount neded to carry out an adequate program for this city, was $3,00O short of the goal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

Michael Hyland, first vice-pres- ident of the Connecticut Master Plumbers Association, and a member of the Waterbury asso- citation, is slated to be elected president of the Connecticut group at the annual convention here May 9 and 10.
 Arrangements for the conven- ton, to be attended by about 300 members from all parts of the state are being completed by a committee headed by Christopher Braun.
 Convention meetings are to be held at the Elks' club, and the conclave will be climaxed with a banquet at The Elton, the even-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

at the St. Margaret's musicale and is also heard on our local stations.
 MT. Oviatt's program will consist of numbers by Chopin, Beethoven also Straus. Waltzes as well as mu- sical comedy selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08
v.N. A. WITHIN
 $3o00 OF GOAL
Jewish Group Donate to Fund-AssOciatiOn
 Grateful

Miss Alice C.. Peak, local direc- tor of the Visiting Nurse association announced today that several He- brew organizations in Waterbury had each contributed $5 to help carry on the work being done by the nurses. A total of $55 was con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-08

busses substantial val of it's busses older than 1884 manufacturer will be retired from service thus insur- ing to the travelling public the most modern of equipment on all of New England's" numerous bus routes.