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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
HUGE ATTENDANCE.
AT MEMS MISSION

Large crowds attended morning
services of the mems mission at the
Church Of IS. Peter g. Paul today.
The mission for men began last
night, following conclusion of the
women's mission with final service
yesterday afternoon. The papal
blessing was bestowed on the wo-
men.
Rev. Harold G. Boyd and Rev.
Walter Sullivan, Dominicans, are
conducting the mission. Mission
masses, with instruction periods, are
offered each morning at $50 and
$50. Evening services, including
benediction, are held at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

ages them is the tremendous HOOD OF
mail that has been pouring into
congressional and senatorial, Offices
from the folks back home. One
senate postoffice attache says that
it is even heavier than the flood
which came in during the supreme
court fight. 1t is strongly pro-em-
barge, and all but unanimously anti
war.
"PEACE BLOC
WILL BATTLE
The isolationist bloc is capital
izing on that latter fact. 1t is
speaking of itself as the peace
bloc, for one thing; for another
it seeks to rally the peace senti-
ment behind it by insisting that
the move to repeal the embargo
is based on a desire to help Eng
land and France beat Hitler and
hence is a step toward war.
1t seems certain that this will
not be short session. In the first
place, technically, the neutrality
legislation is in the hands of the
senate foreign relations commit
tee.
On that committee are such
stout foes of modification as
Borah, johnson, Vandenberg, and
LaFollette. No bill will come to
the floor, for consideration before
ample discussion has been had in
committee.
All of which will take some
time, during which period the iso-
lationists will be extremely active.
They will take their case to the
country through public addresses,
some of them by radio, some on
the floor of the senate, and some
at public mass meetings.
A big meeting has been called
for Washington on the night of
Sept. 20 as climax to the march
on congress, which various peace
societies are sponsoring. Another
has len scheduled for New York.
After the bill reaches the senate
floor, the debate will really gel
going. There will not be a fill
buster, but there will be a lot OF
speech making: and as a result OF
it all, the lsolationists believe, pub
lie sentiment will be rallied to such
an extent that a majority in one
or both houses will vote against
removing the arms embargo.
526 LETTERS FOR
ONE CONGRESSMAN
The flood of mail from home is
beginning 10 have its effect.
One New England congressman
not previously committed on the is
sue, called up a promh.en isola-
ZIONIST senator the day before con-
greSS convened and asked for some
material to use in an argument
against modification; said he hao
that morning received e26 letters
from home, of which 521 demand.
ed retention Of the embargo.
That percentage is not main.
tanned in all cases, of course. A
| number of southern congressman
for instance say that the majority
of letter. writer's in their districts
urge them to vote for the presi.
dents program.
But, in a good number of cases
the keep-the- embargo majority i
practically landslide.
Another impressive thing about
the mail Is the proportion which
comes from business and profess
sional men-groups usuallJ among
the missing In this sort of barrage
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
WILL OF PEOPLE
GUIDING SMI7|
Congressman Speaks
Russian Outing Here
Yesterday

Congressman J. Joseph SIN
pledged himself yesterday to do
in his power as a congressman
keep this country cut of the Eui
pean war. Speaking before ID
persons at the annual outing Of 4
State Russian American Civic ass
citation at Lakewood park, urg
that they write to him, expressi|
their opinions on the subject Of ei
barge. He said this would ass
him in making his decision and d
ing the will of the people.
The audience warmly applaud
Mr.. Smith as he stated that We
Americans, although they came
Russian stock. America mi
come first with you" he stated. T
Congressman's speech was broa
cast,
John Kopcha was chairman
the arrangements committee, q
sisted by Stephen A. Homick, &C
ne1ius Madzik, Anthony Homie
Samuel Fritzki, Frank Dziamba a
Alexander Kobani.
Several hundred were present "
terday at an outing sponsored
the Brotherhood Of st. Mary's Ri
sian Orthodox Greek Catho
church, at Bellevue park. Rev. F
ter Dzubay officiated at a memoir
service and the Liturgy. Sam r
menko is president Of the societ.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Others
are to be found in what is called
international law.
DUTIES AND MORE
DUTIES AS NEUTRAL
The list of the duties of the Uni
ted States as a neutral is long
Only example can be given here. II
is the duty of the United States
Government to see that no bellig-
erent raises troops in the United
States; that no armed ships arc
built for belligerents in American
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

ter comes to a
showdown.
Members of the
so-called isola-
zionist bloc in
the senate are
beginning to be
optimistic about
the chances for
retaining t h e
arms embargo. A
few days ago
they profess to
sense q definite
turning in the
tide.
One t h | n g
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
Supreme Oracle

towns and Cites throughout &C
necticut have made reservations
attend. Dinner will be served at S:
o'clock. Miss G. v. Conner Is gel
eral chairman.
Miss Daisy Lord, president Of Y
Waterbury Teachers associate
will be the principal speaker. Gues
will include Mrs. Huoyapn Kocn
state SUPPER G oracle of Conntctic
and New York city; Mrs. Winifr
Furness Of Wethcrsfield, distrl
Gepusy; Mrs. Nora Doyle OF waite
bury. district deputy of New Havl
and Fairfield counties.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
LIFE IS LIKE THAT
! BY THE MAN IN THE TowEF
Good Evening.

First it's golf, then baseball,
World series and such excite us all
Gloria Desmond goes to Reno
Gangster cracks Oman in beano-
A heavyweight socks heavyweight,
Wife crowns husband with dinner plate
Contract players fight over rules,
Children crab about teachers and schools
Bar tender gets cocky at connecting new drink
And as ever we hover on the brink
OF war that has become aarmingly real
Despite the level heads persistent appeal
Dancers add new tricks to their taps,
Hollywood stars spend thousands on wraps
Crooner croonS con expressione,
Life is like that-some call it bolony.
EN- EN-.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
. BRUCE CATION
IN WASHlN GT0N
Keep Embargo
Mail Pours In
BY BRUCE CATION
washington Correspondent

Washington, Sept. 23.-It has
been assumed generally here that
1.-THE president has the votes" to get
the changes be wants in the neu-
trality law.
That may be true today, but 1t
is widc-open question whether
it will still be true when the mat
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

MIR. and Mrs. Chris Poulsen were united in the
Mrs Pousen is the former Olive Rochon. DIR. and
Mrs. John Ricciardi of Prospect walked up the middle
aisle three years yesterday Mrs Ricciard the
former Pierina Nj. Abbate. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mar
tnson the North End guests of honor at party
Friday night in honor of their oath wedding anniver
Sary.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
AnssDers To
Test Questions

Below are the answers
to test questions printed
ON page s.
l. New Mexico.
2. Amelia Earhart.
3. Green. white and red.
4. A. d. 1000.
5. Gon'-d0-la; not gon-do'-
Ia.
6. In the Aegean Sea.
7. Library Of Congress,
Washington, ID. c.
8. Judas Iscariot.
Q. Queen Anne.
10. The Marques Of Lothian.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
ROYAL NEICHBORS.
HOST TO ORACLl
Supreme Officer Payin.
Visit to Waterbury To-.
night; Reception

Mrs. Grace McCurdy Of Daves
port, lowe, supreme oracle OF I'll
Royal Neighbors of America. will |
honored tonight at dinner at IL
Women's club. Members of lodges
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

Mrs. Matthew Houston is in line for new pair of
shoes after wasting little time taking in the various
exhibitions at the New York Worlds Fair last Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday Ken Johnson and Tom
Skipp were among the Chase office employees who ex-
cursioned to the World of Tomorrow Saturday
Dan Griss popular Bank Streeter is responding nicely
TO treatment at the Vets hospital in Newngton where
he has been confined for several weeks
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

OF Americas hlst0rlahS'. AT So, with more imam 81
years of teaching. writing and fighting with uni
versity authorities behind him, he has just re-
turned to teach at Columbia University, where he
quit i'm 1917, at that time charging group of
trustees with suppressing freedom of speech.
Long recognized one of Americas most
trenchant and brilliant writer's and thinkers on
politics. government and world affairs. DIR. Beard
this year published his latest work, America In
Midpassage", written in collaboration with his
wife, Mary Beard.
Before this work he probably was best known
to the American reading public for his monu-
mental volume. "The Rise of American Civiliza-
tion," published in 1927.
Born in Knightstown, Ind, he was graduated
from DePauw University in 1898 and then at
tended Oxford University and earned dacfnr,s
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
Todsys Answers 70
URANIUM CRACKERS
Problem ON Comic Page

There are seven numbers less
than "a that are Invisible by 8. The
highest of these, Sc, when divided
by 8, leaves quotient of z. TAX
ing Sc from GA, we have remainder
Of g. which is Invisible by 4, The
quotient here, 2, plus Z, gives 8.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
A cnincideloce

A coincidence. Three members of one family
group patients at st. Marys hospital at the
time Mrs. Ann Kiey Mulcahy, wife of Bill Mulcahy of
ildale gave birth to twins boy and girl last week,
Bobby Kiey, nephew, and Billy Flanagan, another
nephew also there.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

Mary Saulenas of % Lawrence street, the gal with
the school girl complexion, year older yesterday.
Harold Magee and George VanBuren of Watertown
were among the local Sportsmen who competed in the
Hunters Special at the famous shooting grounds of the
Remington Gun Club in Lordshp yesterday. Mrs.
B. Mulcrone of Walnut street. who was hospitazed at
st. Marys for several weeks is convaescng at the home
OF her daughter Mrs c. Cass of Adeine avenue Bristol
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
Donald Crisp and Louise Fa'

Bryan, Donald Crisp and Louise Fa-
zenda.
Little need be said Of the acting
ability of either Bette Davis or Mir
lam Hopkins. Each has top place
among the feminine players of the
screen. And each. critics agree, In
THE Old Maid" surrssses anything
she has previously done.
As the co-feature of the bill the
management will present Indiana
polls Speedway" with Ann Sheridan
Pat O'Brien and John Payne.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
WHITE TO SPEAK on
CITY MANAGER PLA

Residents of the Mill Plain !
ton have been invited to a
manager plan meeting to- be held
8 o'clock tonight at Grange d
The principal speaker will be n
old r. White, president Of the Q
zens Good Government ASSOCIATE
The talks will be followed by
question and answer period.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

hold playthings Of the occupants as
well as a display Of honors won and
many are the indications of high
class. Several have won ribbons at
numerous other shows and all value
recognition received at the Danbury
Cat Show.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
FAMILY RESPIRATION

Lucille Fairbanks, Warner Bros.
newcomer, wants to try authorship
In her spare time since cousin Doug.
Jr., has begun to sell short stories
after years Of trying.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

SO common are twin births
coming that insurance rates aga
such an event have risen .consit
ably.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

Jerry Kenny, smiling officer who patrols Exchange
Place nightly and who often has been mistaken for
smokes since last Friday evening when prospective
paSrolman was presented him by his lovely wife who
five years ago was Miss Mary Cremins Being poppa
for the first time has Jerry in high spirits His better
half and the newcomer are coming along very nicely
too The little fellow is to be tagged jeremiah Francis
Kenny, Jr. Congratulations Jerry and Mrs. Jerry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25
About the Author
Dean of American Historians

Ouspoken, free-swngng DR.. Charles A. Beard, (auho
accompanying article but unmpressed the tit
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

Rev Joseph P. Johnson, youthful pastor of the Ad-
time swimming and fishing in Tampa, Fla. where he
has been enjoying welldeServed three weeks vacation
He's due back in his pulpit next Sunday morning .
Mickey Krampitz ticket taker at Lake Compounce and
Miss Ann Garrett of Bristol, have gone and done it.
They honeymooning at Niagara Falls Canada and
way stations.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

Dr. Beard tended Oxford University doctor
Columbia in 1904 He president
Political Science Association.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-25

Russia held q model plane fes-
tival.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06

Sherwood L. Rowland who has missed the recent meetings of the finance board because of his legis- lative ventures.
 Chairman Upson, with Republican Aldermen George L. Kingston and a couple more of the organization coterie, is attempting to eliminate the surplus resources sinking fund which has been a constructive me- dium of the finance board for solv- ing financial emergencies confront ing the city last year.
 Except for communications which are kept secret until preached at the actual meeting, the session of the board of aldermen tonight Is expected to deal mostly with rou- tine matters.
 There is report to be made on the matter of bids for the property at Linden and Prospect streets which was advertised for sale by the city three weeks ago.
 Although some interest in pur- chase of part of the city-owned American Ring property on Bank street has been reported, the city will not be able to sell the property until late in the year. Acquired by foreclosure for unpaid taxes last November, the property must be held by the city for one year before it can give clear title to a pur- chaser,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
NATIONAL MUSIC
 PLEASES PATRONS
COncordias Present Mythi= cal World Cruise; Ladies'
 Chorus Also Heard

A program of music of all na- tions," presented as sort of naythi- cal world cruise, entertained more than 300 persons Saturday night at Concordia hall with the Concordia Ladies chorus and Emil Marks Ba- varian orchestra leading the general singing of some of the numbers. After choruses and some solos on the cruise" which included many countries of the world, there were special solos and musical numbers, including:
 Harry Mathieu singing French numbers, Mrs. Fred Rother and Mrs. Kurt Arndt, German songs; Swiss songs and yodeling by John Kirsch- baum, Rheinhardt Arber, John Bor- chardt, William Borchardt, Ernst Miller, Fritz Miller, William Mues- kes, Emil Mark, and Gustav Kopp; and piano duet by John Borchardt and Mrs. Karl Tapken.
 There was dancing before and after the singing. German food was served.
 The committee in charge was: Mrs. Margaret Kopp, chairman; Mrs. Mary Garren, Miss Frances Besenbruch, Mrs. Marion Hensel, Mrs. Emil Mark, Mrs. Robert Neubert, Miss Cecilia Besenbruch, and Mrs. Karl Tapken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
Al Darling Still Satisfying N. Y. Police With Enter tainment F or Am nual Ball - Came From Fine Old Local Family
tBy THE OUT EASTER)

Al Darling is at it again. Al is now a New Yorker, and has been for many years. But he is native of Waterbury, having been born on old Canal street around 50 years ago, less probably.
 Anyway, he and his two broth- CTS, Eddie and Joe, associated themselves in the theatrical busi- ness, and have followed that life for a good many years. Another brother, George, was formerly one of Waterbury's best known sales men and was identified for years with the city's leading haberdash- CTS. Every time the New York po- lice or firemen hold an affair they get Al to provide the entertain ment. That's what the New York city police post, No. 460 did on Feb. IT last when they held their 20th annual entertainment and ball at the Hotel Commodore.
 Under AIS personal supervision, his association, known as the Nevco Amusement Enterprises, 1860 Broadway, supplied ell of the rare talent for the great show dur- ing the course of the evening. "Al," said the commander, James J. Twohie, you have done wonders for us in the past, but you never arranged 8 better show than you gave us tonight; we don't know what we would do without you" And that's the way Al does all things in which he has been re- quested to take part; he never shirks; minute detail to the last is his motto, and always has been.
 The Darling boys, and the entire Darling family, the good father and mother and the girls, made up one of the greatest in Waterbury's old time families. The old home- stead on Canal St. was always open to the neighboyhood, as was the new place when the family moved over to Leavenworth St. We like to follow" Al and the others for what they represent in the old life of Waterbury, among the truest and best families any city ever had.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
CONTINUANCE
 GIVEN DRIVER
Monroe Man Alleged to Have Hit Hydrant,
 Driving Away

Troubles of Harry Goldman, 39, of Monroe, only started early yes- terday when his car allegedly struck a fire hydrant on Watertown avenue.
 According to police, Goldman failed to stop at the scene and instead proceeded to a restaurant. Motor Patrolmen Thomas Bedding, John Walsh and John Mcdonnell entered the establishment, and when Goldman allegedly started a disturbance they arrested him on a charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace.
 Then police learned that Gold man had allegedly fled the scene after his car hit the hydrant, and charges of reckless driving and evading responsibility were added against him.
 In City Court this morning Gold man secured a continuance to March 13 on the four charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
ANNUAL PURIM
 BALL IS HELD
Play Also Presented at Hebrew School Last
 Night

The annual Purim ball and play for the benefit of the Waterbury Hebrew school was attended by more than 1000 persons last night at Temple hall.
 "A String of Pearls" by Sholom Asch was presented, depicting ac- tivities in a Polish village before the World War. Among those taking part in the play were: Nathan Fidler as Reb Mellach; Anna Dibner, Mall kele; Esther Stutman, Rivkele, their daughter; William Kosersky, David, t h bridegroom; Al Gaffner, Schioime: Harry Brownstein, the colonel; Sol Fucker, a Polish man i; David Schubb, an officer; Mildred Stoll, 8 servant; Jews, Israel Solo, mon, Samual Schnaeroff, Jacob Reiner, Abraham Kuperman and Samuel Lipetz; soldier, Samuel Kra- mer, Isador Goldberg, Charles Young Max Garston, David Katz- man, William Schneer, Joseph Greenblatt, George Karnofsky, Technical directors were Jack Feitelson and Harry Stutman.
 Dancing followed the play with a grand march in which the leading couples were: MT. and Mrs. Abra- ham Matzkin, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Hennes, MT. and Mrs. David Swir- sky, MT and Mrs. Isador Solomon, MT. and Mrs. Isador Pirlinger, MT. and Mrs. Simon Goldman, MT. and Mrs. Jacob Golman who assisted with arrangements. Moses Koizim was chairman of the general com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
NAzI REFUGEE TO SPEAK HERE
Franz Katz Now TOurning Country Public In=
 vited to Talk

Franz Katz, 8 German Jewish refugee, who recently arrived from Germany will address the Zionist forum, which will be held this eve- ming at the Hebrew Institute at 8:30.
 MT. Katz who was active in the Zionist movement in Germany, is now on a speaking tour in this coun- try on behalf of Palestine.
 No funds will be solicited or col- lection taken and all persons inter ested are welcome to attend. Joseph Gaber, chairman of the Waterbury Zionist District, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
DR. ISAAC REED
 3S YEARSPASTOR

Two services were held at the Grace Baptist church yesterday in honor of Rev. Dr. Isaac w. Reeds 38th anniversary as pastor.
 Rev. Dr. J. Raymond Henderson of New Rochelle, N. Y., preached the morning sermon in which he lauded the untiring efforts of Dr. Reed in the Grace Baptist parish At the evening worship church members commended the material and spiritual assistance they have received under Dr: Reed.
 Another testimonial gathering will be held Thursday. Guests will in- clude clerical and lay representa- tives of the Connecticut Baptist State Union of which the local clergyman was at one time presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
CROTTO CIRCUS
 OPENS MONDAY
Next Weeks Show to Be Customary Fine Pre-
 SentatiOn

Just week from today the sixth annual Zindah Grotto Charity Cir GUS will open at the state armory on Field street. It will be complete show, just like those which tour the country, playing under the big tents, replete with elephants horses, clowns, aerialists. acrobats, seals and kindred circus acts. In fact, Manager Frank Wirth has arranged g sensational arena features for this years performances, all next week.
 In addition to Adele Nelson's dancing elephants there will be Cap- tain Rellip,S famous seals, Will and Bobby Morris, the father and son bicycle comedians, Dion and Dawn, trapeze team, Wolford,s dashhunds, Reuben Castang's Hollywood chirn- panzees, the Emerald Sisters, com- edy aerialists, an army of clowns headed by Bluch Landolf, the inter- nationally known king of clowns and other famous acts, known from Lon- don to Singapore and from Boston to Frisco.
 zindah Grotto members are hard at work arranging details for the big show. Daily, scores will be found at the circus headquarters on Grand street, opposite the postofflce, and advance predictions are that the big drill shed on Field street will be f1ll- ed to capacity every day. Of course, ther, will be the usual special tick cts for the schol children and Man. ager Wirth has arranged to start the matinee performances at 3:45 o'clock right after school closes So that the youngsters will not miss a single act.
 General Manager Thom Corby has rearranged the seats this year to provide more comfort and more vis- ibility for patrons. Every effort will ',e made to permit Waterbririans to enjoy real circus with all the com forts of 6 theater. There will be the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
g AT YOUTH
 COUNCIL SESSION

Twenty-thre representatives of eight churches attended the study group meeting of the Waterbury Youth Council yesterday afternoon at the First Congregational church.
 Chinese relief day will be held at Davenport hall on March "A. Sup per will be served in Chinese style. Members of all faiths are invited. Tickets may be obtained from any of the Young Peoples Societies of the Protestant churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-06
THIEVES GET 20
 QUARTS OF LIQUOR

Thirsty thieves last night broke into the Elm Grill, 213 East Main street, their loot including 20 quarts of liquor and five boxes of cigars.
 Detective-Lieutenant John Calvin said the loss was about $l0O. The burglars forced open back door to enter the restaurant. The restaurant is operated by Michael Shea. Y.