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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Figures For 1889 Also Represent Jump
 Over January Total
32,2O8 Persons Employed in Waterbury During Past Month -ShOrtness of Month Responsible for
 Some Decreases in Business Indices

L. c. l.. cars received, 2,509 tons; carload cars received, 48,349 tons; L. c. L. cars forwarded, 3,948 tons; carload cars forwarded, 2,937 tons; showing an increase of L. c. l.. cars received, 40 tons; decrease of carload cars received TAB tons; a decrease of L. c. L. cars forwarded, 3 tons; and a decrease of carload cars forwarded, IS tons as compar- ed with the month of January, and an increase of L. c. L. cars receiv- ed, sos tons; an increase of carload cars received, 14,936 tons; an in- crease of L. c. L. cars forwarded. 983 tons; and an increase of carload cars forwarded, PA tons, as com- pared with the month of February, 1888.
 During the month of February there were 91, ,495,0 ,000 GU. it of gas consumed, and increase of 4,199,0O GU. it. as compared with the month of January, and an increased of increase of 1,174,000 GU. it. as com pared wit the month of February, 1888.
 Health
 Durnig the month of February there were IA cases of communi- cable disease and 8 deaths resulting there from, a decrease of Al cases and deaths as compared with the month of January, and an increase of 105 cases and a decrease of 4 deaths as compared with the month of February, 1888.
 New Families
 There were 2 new families who came to take up their residence in Waterbury during the month of Feb- ruary.
 Marriages, Deaths & Births
 During the month of February there were an increase of mar riages, a decrease of 27 deaths, and a decrease of IS births as compared with the month of January, and an increase of marriage, an increase of 12 deaths, an an increase of il births as compared with the month of Februa<', 1888.
 Postal Receipts
 The post office receipts for the month of February amounted to $37,140,52, decrease of $10,406.55 as compared with the month of Jan- uary, and a decrease of 3,793 AS as compared with the month of Feb- ruary, 1888.
 Telephones There were 18,823 telephones in use at the end of the month, de- crease of l telephone as compared with month of January, and an in- crease of 77 telephones as compared with the month of February, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
CHURCH FESTIVAL
 HELD LAST NIGHT

The annual fuel festival of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church was held last night a the church with program which included solos by Miss Ethel Salmonson, of Nauga- tuck, accompanied by Herbert Boh- lin, organist of the church and choirmaster.
 The pastor, Rev. E. Einar Kron, and Howard c. Anderson, one Of the trustees, spoke. Others or the program were George ClauSen, violinist; the church choir, and the Harmony chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

An employment increase of 1,234 as compared with February of last year is recorded in the monthly business report of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, issued today. There were also more persons working regularly here in February than in January.
 The employment total for Feb- ruary was 32,308, as compared with 30,974 a year ago, and 32,068 a month ago. Factory employment also gained in February, showing an increase of 151 to reach the total of 16,389.
 With steady business increase expected nationally during the early spring, Waterbury is expected to share in the gains and show further climbs in it's employment figures. The city has steadily risen from the low points reached last year.
 The shortness of the month is re- sponsible for several decreases in business indices last month, among them bank clearing and debits, electricity consumption, freight ton mage. Gas consumption increased during February.
 The Chamber of Commerce Sur- vey for the month of February fol- lows:
 Bank CIearings
 The bank clearings for the month of February amounted to $5,697.- O00.OO a loss of $1 ,283 ,5O0.00 as com- pared with the month of January, and a gain of $204, 10000 as com pared with the month of February, 1888.
 Bank Debits
 The bank debits for the month of February amounted to $22 ,280, ,288. .66, a decrease of .$5,510.381.49 as com pared with the month of January and an increase of $944,316.81 as compared with the month of Feb ruary, 1888.
 Bank Savings
 During the month of February there was a net gain of $l40,- 66755 as of the last day of the month.
 The total bank savings amount ed to $45, ,738, ,40O.27, an increase of $140,667.55 as compared with the month of January and a decrease of $1,566 ,293.29 as compared with the month of February, 1888.
 Building Permits
 During the month of February there were 16 building permits is- sued, valued at $31 ,25O00, a decrease of 6 permits and $14,70000 in value as compared with the month of January, and a decrease of IS per- mits and SPA, ,150.O0 in value as com pared with the month of February, 1888.
 Electricity
 During the month of February there were 14,894, ,427 XVII of elec- tric current consumed, decrease of 667, PAS XVII as compared with the month of January, and an in crease of 3,600,642 XVII as compar- ed with the month of February, l938.
 Employment
 During the month of February, there were 32,208 persons employed in manufacturing concerns, public utilities and retail establishments, an increase of 140 persons as com- pared with the month of January, and an increase of 1,234 persons as compared with the month of Feb- ruary, 1888.
 In eight of the largest factories a total of 16,389 persons were em- ployed, an increase of 151 persons as compared with the month of January, and an increase of 634 persons as compared with the month of February, 1888.
 Freight Tonnage
 The freight tonnage for the city, received and forwarded during the month of February, amounted to:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
DE FASTING WANTS
 VERDICT SET ASIDE

Arguments are slated to be heard next Friday by Judge Frank P. Mo- Evoy in superior court nj the mo- tion to set aside the verdict of $2,- 329 awarded the Meriden Savings Rank against John DePastino. The motion to set aside was filed by counsel for DePastino yesterday. The jury heard DePastino's claim for $3O0O against the bank and the bnaks counter claim for $3,500 against DePastino was found for the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
WALES PORTER WILL ADMITTED
Life Use of Estate Left to Wife-Children Share
 Upon Her Death

The will of Wales Porter, last Civil War veteran of Waterbury who died Feb. 26, has been admitted to probate by Judge Patrick Healey in the probate court.
 MT. Porter's will leaves life use of his estate to his wife, Julia Hen- rietta Porter. On her death, the real estate is to be divided among three children, Mrs. Nellie Porter Gris- wold, of Dorchester, Mass, Frank Porter and Alta May Porter Mei- singer, both of Waterbury.
 Half of the money on deposit at banks is left to the children, the residue to the wife.
 Frank Porter, the son has been named executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

provides for registration and round table discussions. The evening will be given over to meeting with Congresswoman Mary Norton. On the second day, the ladies will attend tea at the White House and in the evening will be guests of President Roosevelt at the Mayflower. Post master General James A. Farley will be toastmaster.
 Plans for a birthday party in honor of former Governor Wilbur l.. Cross were made. Mrs. Louise Day Duffy of Hartford was named chairman of arrangements for the party Sched- uled ot be held April 16 at the Hart ford club. Governor Cross birthday is April 10, and he will be " years of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
JERRY BELCHER IS DE M0LAY SPEAKER

State officers paid an official visit to the meeting of Doric chap ter, Order of DeMolay, last night at Masonic temple, with members of Zindah Grotto and DeMolay chap ters on other communities attend ing. Jerry Belcher, radio commen- tator, gave a talk on Courage"
 The group of state officers in- cluded: Master Councillor Howard Randall, of Norwich Senior Coun- cillor Irving Davis, of West Haven, and Junior Councillor Robert Jae- ger, of Bristol.
 The chapter made plans to at tend St. Johns Episcopal church in a body on March 19.~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

A grand reunion of the old St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum Corps is being planned by com- mittee of members who participated in the various parades and compe- tions during the hey-day of Boy Scout Troop g, from which the fife and drum corps was planned.
 A meeting of the committee has been called for Tuesday night at the Washington Park Community
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Basketball

Fixing out 26-23 victory over the Baldwin Props last night at Wash ington Park, the Raymond Hillies stuck to the race for second round honors in the Park basketball league. The Sacred Hearts knocked off the Tribunes 40-17.
 The big game of the season, Gents of the Hill against Raymond Hil- lies, for the championship of the second round, will be played next Friday night, St. Patrick's night.
 Tn games Monday night the Sa- cred Hearts meet St. Ann's, and the Gents meet the Welles. The Friday night games are Baldwin Preps against Robins and Gents against Hillies. Barring playoff,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Ladies' Guild

The regular Friday card party of the Ladies' Guild was held yester- day afternoon in the parish hall with a large number in attendance. Plans are being rapidly complete for the Lenten supper, for Thurs day, March 16. Returns should be made at once for tickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Banquet Chairman

An array of distinguished speakers and diversified program of enter tainment promise to make the an- nual St. Patrick's Day banquet of the Irish-American Social club at The Elton tomorrow night amemor- able event. The committee in charge reports heavy demand for tickets and large crowd is expected.
 Heading the list of speakers is Rev. Richard J. Bowling, s. J., native of Waterbury and now pro- lessor at Holy Cross college, Wor- cester, Mass. Father Bowling is in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Mrs. Henry A. Hayden of this city was selected to attend the fourth biennial convention of the National Federation of Democratic Women's clubs at Washington, D. C., March 21-24 at meeting of the Connecti- cut Federation of Democratic Women's clubse yesterday in Hart ford. Mrs. Hayden is New Haven county organizer.
 Others named to attend include: Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of Colum- bia, Mrs. Katherine Howard, Fair field county commissioner: Mrs. Esther Padding of Hartford, Mrs. Alice Daskam and Miss May Me- Namara of Bridgeport.
 The program for the first day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Holy Name Society

No meeting of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will be held tomorrow night because the novena is in progress. The society will receive communion in a body tomorrow morning at the 7:30 o'clock mass, however, the meeting will be held next Sunday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
LOCAL GIRL ON
 BATES HONOR LIST

Among the II Connecticut stu- dents on the honors list for Bates college, first semester, are Edith J. Krugelis of Waterbury, John D. Donovan of Naugatuck and Willard L. Mills of Collinsville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
HAWTHORNE LODGE
 SOCIAL IS ENJOYED

A social was held after last nights meeting of Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St. George, at Foresters' hall. MT. and Mrs. J. William Gardner were winners in a true and false con- test. The runners-up were Abram Clegg and Miss Winnie Sherwood. Albert Hole was chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by William Bower, Arthur Thompson, William Albon, Philip Mills and AL fred Sherwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Sacred Piece Found

A unique sacred piece was found recently at the Washington Park Community house following a bas- ketball game. The owner may re- cover the valuable article from Pa trolman Joseph Norton merely by identifying it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
BOARD MEETING

There will be a board meeting of the officers of the Mattatuck Musical Art society Monday morn ing, March 13, at the studio of Miss Fannie Mccormack, North Main z 'eet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Speaker great demand as a speaker and has appeared at numerous important affairs. He is a keen student of Irish history and has devoted much time to studying the life of St. Patrick.
 Another important speaker sched- uled to deliver an address as State sonia, a former member of the state labor department and a mem of the state mediation board, Sen- ator Mccarthy, possessor of a sparkling wit, is the Democratic whip" in the state senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Miss Dorothy Carroll is the super visor of the Visiting Nurses, who outlines the daily routine. It is Miss Carroll who has her finger on the pulse of the community, in manner of speaking. For every case in Waterbury of the thousands ham, dled every year by the Visiting Nurse association is under her guid- ance, so far as delegating nurses to give the care required.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Walters on skates serve guests at tables on the ice at some restaurants in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Waterville, March 11-Sunday will be known as Red Army Day" for the regular meeting of the Every mans Bible Class, at 9:15 a. m. at the Grace Methodist church. Carl Froelich will be in charge of the service and Lieut.. Charles G. Cris- pei, of the Salvation Army will be the guest speaker. Lieut.. Crispell was recently appointed as assistant to Adjt. Hugo Wiberg of the local corps of the Salvation Army, and his subject on Sunday will be, And the Devil Lost. The lieutenant en- tered the training college in New York from the Brooklyn Citadel corps in 1886, and since graduating has served at Newport, Vt., Water vile, Maine; Maiden, Mass, Boston, St. Albans, and Barre, Vermont.
 The meeting tomorrow will be open to all interested men in Wa terville.
 The members of St. Michael's Holy Name Society will receive communion in a group at the { o'clock mass tomorrow. All mem- bers are requested to meet at the parish hall, not later than 7:5C a. m. and march in a body to the church. The committee in charge of this group communion consists of the 20 projects of the society, with George Tucker acting as chairman
 The Sunday School teachers of the Waterville Union church will hold a meeting tonight at p. m at the parsonage on Boyden street
 The usual II o'clock morning service of worship, of St. Paul's Episcopal church will be omitted tomorrow, because of the fact that a large class of young people of the church will be presented for Confirmation at St. Johns Episco- pal church in Waterbury, at 10:3o o'clock. It is expected that friends and relatives will wish to attend that service, and Rev. Raymond M D. Adams will accompany the class
 fdrty pest Ever
 The annual birthday party of the Fairmount Community club, which was held Thursday evening, and voted the best one ever to take place, gave proof of the communi- ty spirit of the residents of that section. The past monthly meetings have been so largely attended, il appears that people are very much interested in the matters pertaining to their locality.
 The ones who helped to make the affair Thursday evening huge success were: members of the SUD- per committee: Mrs. Everett Cook, chairlady, Mrs. Harry Hoethke, Mrs. Charles Greene, Mrs. Mary Snagg, Mrs. Harry Sizer, Mrs. Frederick Seidel, Mrs. Walter Painter, Mrs. Rudolph Hackbarth and Mrs Ed ward Kahn. The waitresses were: Ellen Paul, Lois Truelove, Dorothy Cook, Dorothy Atherton, Marjorie Byrnes, Mary Goggins, Mary Dona- hue, Louise Lefevre, Eleanor Hoeth- ke and Beverly Northrop. The din- ner consisted of ham, cabbage salad, potato salad, baked beans. biscuit, pickles and relishes, coffee, tea, apple pie and cheese.
 The tables were beautifully dec orated with flowers, which were gifts of Dallas, the florist, also o. Rourge & Birch. Other merchants who generously contributed to the party were, Kramer Brothers, the Cookson Maket, Wordens, Tyrrelrs and Mrs. Platt's Bakery. The birth day cake was contributed by a friend.
 Following the dinner, brief re- marks were made by various guests, after which Edward Kahn, presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11

Planted recently, . tree grew a foot overnight in Puerto Rico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
NOyena

The novena of grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier, which has been conducted the past week at St. Francis Xavier's church, is draw ing near to closing. Services will be held as usual tonight, followed by confessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
Reunion OfOldDrum
 Corps Is Being Planned

St. Francis Unit Members to Meet Tuesday, Elaborate
 Plans Made for Celebration of St. Patrick Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-11
WASHINGTON HILL

the next Friday night games will be the finals of the season.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Guard Company
Saves Ice Water
By Neat Trick

During the spectacular maneu-
vers at Manassas, Va, just ended
Company A of the 104th Quarter
master Regiment, District National
Guard. kept ice water for its men
in a Lister bag. 1t was available at
all times.
The trouble was, however, that
other passing outfits discovered this
source of refreshment and began
tapping it regularly, which meant
that if the practice kept on there
wouldn't be enough water for the
quartermaster company.
First 1t. Henry B. Cockrell figured
out something. He had the bag
electrified, so that any one touching
it would get shock sufficient to
dissuade him from trying to tap it.
But he showed his own men how
to cut off the current They could
drink in peace. Outsiders quickly
abandoned the attempt.
Evening star., 1939-08-20

Egypt has nearly doubled its ship
ments of oranges and tangerines to
other countries in the last year.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
First Army's Mimic War
Mystery to Men in Ranks
But They Are Getting Field Experience
And Sleep on Bog of Donkey Food

comparative comfort off real plates
at real tables.
Ritziest outfit in the field is the old
Park Avenue 7th Regiment from
New York City. Visitors to the Off
GERS mess find linen tablecloths and
vases OF flowers on the tables.
The war correspondents, of
whom there are about 100. are quar-
tered with observers, staff officers
and Reserves in large encamp-
ment just south of permanent
Plattsburg Barracks. where a war
Tune R. o T. c. camp was estab-
liShed.
Some Of these men earned COM
missions in this same camp 20-ood
years ago. They feel like an "old
grad returning to a college cam
puS.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
buffers Luck

Attempting a golf shot to the
green at Highcliffe, England. Lou
Phillips drove his ball against tree
and it rebounded, struck him on
the forehead, knocking him out, and
his opponent claimed the hole.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
IS Pct. Of WorId's S
Supply Is Involved
In Oil Holiday
ID Per Cent of Yield
Comes From Texos'
10000 Wells

The temporary shutdown of oil
production in six States. if COM
plete,> would bottle up As per cent
OF the worlds flow of petroleum, ac-
cording to bulletin of the National
Geographic Society analvzing the
economics OF the situation.
For the six States-Texas, Okla
homa. louisiana Kansas, New Mex
leo and ArkanSas-include four of
the leading Oil States of the Ma
ton. which III turn is by far the
leading oil producer of the world"
the bulletin said. United States
wells last year poured forth six times
as much petroleum as those of Sow
let Russia. which ranked second.
Texas alone, with more than 10000
wells. accounts for about IA per cent
of the worlds annual yield.
The vast United States petroleum
industry is barely IS years old, but
it now involves investments of some
SIS 600 600 900, 100000 employees and
consumers, not the least of whom are
the drivers of Americas 1000 900
motor vehicles GncMding trucks and
tractors.
pennsylvania gave the industry
its start, when proSpectorS in the
l850s began bailing rock oil from
hand-dug wells instead of skimming
it of surface seepageS. For nearly
three decades SO per cent of the Ma
tion's oil came from Pennsylvania;
now her percentage has dropped to 2,
while Texas, with 80, and California.
with II, lead the Oil parade. Twen-
ty-one States have producing oil
wells.
THE driver who pulls into fill
ing station and casually gives the
fill 'er up order, is tapping an in
dustry that reaches from coast to
coast. from mile-deep oil wells
through refineries, pipe lines, chem
ical laboratories. tank ships and
cars, large central accounting offices.
to the curbstone pump CT varicolored
gasoline.
ANY one who lights kerosene
lamp, buys an oil furnace, rides On
an airplane or Diesel-poWered pas
senger train, oils squeaking hinge,
crosses an asphalt t-surfaced street,
unwraps paraffin paper from sand
wich. or uses anything imported on
an oil-burning boat is taking ad-
vantage of the subterranean power
pumped into circulation by the
United States extensive petroleum
industry.
I'm value of its varied and widely
used products. petroleum ranks
fourth among the industrial giants
of the country (steel, automobiles.
meat, petroleum.. And it is the
basis for the secondranking in
dustrY."
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Admiral Foirfox Takes
Command of Division

BY the Associated Press.
SAN PEDRO. Calf. Aug. 19-Big
guns of the United States Navy
doomed salutes. Flags were mauip-
ulated tremendously. Plume hated,
gold braided officers stood about.
In this setting Rear Admiral A. P.
Fairfield assumed command today
of Battleship Division 3 aboard the
flagship Idaho in Los Angeles
Harbor.
He relieved Rear Admiral John D.
Wainwright. who has been trans
ferred to Washington as a member
of the Navy's General Board.
Division includes the battleships
Idaho, New Mexico and Maryland.
Both AdmiralS Fairfield and
Wainwright possess Navy Crosses
awarded for distinguished service in
the World War.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Carnival at RiverduIe
Extended for Week

With THE Great Mystini" as an
added free attraction. the River
dale Firemen's Carnival will be con-
tinued through next Saturday, it
was announced yesterday. The
carnival is three blocks from the
traffic light at Madison street on
the Washington Baltimore boule-
ward in Riverdale, Md.
Mystini, at 8 and IL pm. daily,
will permit himself to be hand
cuffed and shackled by police Of
flcers, tied in a bag and placed
inside an air-tight burial vault,
oaly to escape from his bonds.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Carroll County Fair
Will Open Today
. ....n

BY The Associated Press.
TANEYTOWN. Md, Aug. 19.-
The Carroll County Fair, featuring
whippet and harness races. will
open tomorrow for siX-day stand.
The dog races. an innovation in
this section. will begin Monday
night.
Horse pulling contests and horse
and cattle judging will take place
Tuesday, children's day. The annual
horse and pony show will be held
Wednesday.
Thursday will be rural life day
and Friday All day.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Hospital Made Theoter
AS Orphan Misses Trip
y the Associated Press

BY the Associated FreSS.
OMAHA. Nebr., Aug. 19-Electri-
clans and motion picture men turned
hospital room into theater here
today.
1t was all for Helen Berida, 12-
year-old Detroit orphan girl Helen
was en- route with other orphans to
attend Hollywood premiere when
she was taken to the hospital for an
appendectomy.
She is going on to Hollywood
When her strength returns, but,
meanwhile, she won't miss the pic
ture. 1t will be shown at the hos
pitai Monday night, the same night
as the Hollywood premiere, before
llst OF guests named by Helen.