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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
POLES

Billy 6las0n, WincbeIi's fayorite headlines the aiI-star vaudeville program, direct from Broadway, be- ing presented tonight from the stage Of the L0ew Poi tbeateF at 900 o'clock,
 Other t0D-iloteh performers on tbs bt1i afe tie De Peffttls, R fi0totis comedy team; BafbafiHa and her P0his, canine capefs; Ray ald Betty English, presenting little Of this afld that; aHd the three Sparks, outstanding dance trio,
 Gus Meyers, Jf, and the L0eW Poi theatef orchestra will provide tic musical background for the show which IS being presented jB addition t0 6 double bit screen pro. grain,
 Heading the screen bill is Judge HaFdy And Son" which, due tO popular demand, is enjoying aH ex. tended fln at L0sW's Poi, iil order hlat everyone may have a chance t0 see tilis delightful film, the best Of the Hardy series, Judge Hardy Aid Son" iBaS your fsBiiiar cast Of fayefites including Mickey Rooney as Andy Hardy Lewis Stone as the i0vabie Judge Hardy Fay Holden as Ma Hardy, Cecilia Parker as Mar iafi Hafdy afld Sara Haden as Aunt Milly, Charming ABB Rutherford Is Polly Benedict, AHdy's girl friend,
 Judge Hardy And Son" deals with Mieksy's efforts at amateur detection which involves him with tire pretty girls, haBaHeiaj trouble and e0H1ieai tFials and tribliati0Hs galore,
 Others appearing tB the fin gre Marie 0lispsBskays, Of ~fbe Rains Game" fame; Henry Hui, Eg0n Bfeeeber, June Pfelsser and Martha o'Bfise0ji,
 01 the same program is another big hit, "T'he Witness VaHisbes" with Edmund B0eW aBd WeDdy Barrie iH ths leading roles, Here Is 4 thfiii-a- iliiuI6sigystery dfaBla, one Of tile Crime Club series that has proved s0 popular with tbeatefS goefs,
 As aH added attraction, there Is the latest Midnight sb0W 0n New Years Eve, which viii give Kay Kysef's first nit, That's Right -- You've Wrong" it's i0eai premiere, Iii addition there viii De q gigantic Broadway stage sbOW headIiDsd by Hie biggest stars Of stage, Yadio and screen,
 Tickets for the big event gre now 0n safe at the LoeW Poi b0x.0ffice, 0st yours il0Wl Be sure tO inaks tiD 6 party aBd come 0B d0WBt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

ent wholly on continued government expenditures and war orders. NEW CONGRESS FACES DILEMMA
 It is with this problem that Con. gress Is confronted as It's new ses- sion opens.
 Does 1t wish to accept private in- vestment stagnation as an irreme- dial fact and therefore commit the country to dependence wholly upon government expenditures of borrow cd funds and to the hope of another boost from war business?
 Or does 1t wish to look upon both these sources of business as un- wholesome, dangerous to the secur- fly and peace of the nation? If 1t does, then the greatest problem which will face 1t is to look Into the question of substituting some other stimulating force for war boom and for further government borrow iEg,
 These three facts stand out:
 First, the economic problem of the nation remains completely unsolved. There are still around ten million unemployed.
 Second, private investment is prac- tieally at dead center.
 Third, the government has spent on th. depression to date, since 1880, over 2b billion dollars.
 
 NEXT What can Congress do to remedy our economic ills?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

On the ski slopes .. Glancing over the sport pages we note that authorities say at least one million sers enoyed that sport in this country in the past year and they figure that more will take 1t up this coming year Most of us at heat are skiers We love to look at the white slopes and envson ourselves in the latest m scarlet white green or heavenly blue taking OH ke we like to fancy ourselves snow-brds. but alas and aack the spirit willing but the old dogs just don't work While the winter thus far has been open there plenty of winter to come maybe for the ardent skier and when and the snows come they will wend their ways to snow trains and become active at Lake Placid Ste Jovte n Quebec in our nearby Berkshres, Green and White Mountains Sun Valley surrounded by high peaks awaits the the leisure class who eroy the American St. Morz So polish up the wooden paddles and prepare to enjoy the sport If you can fair mountain slope or down some Connecticut hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

With tic opening Of the New Year, Congress viii convene, The events of tbs last year will cxer- else q powerful influence oa its deliberations.
 Also the events Of tie coming year, even before they occur, viii bear heavily upon the minds Of tic law W-iiiakffs.
 These 6 enis and factors Of the year just closing aid tic otIc about to open are;
 The general business SitUa. ti6n.
 2. The war
 ]. The approaching election.
 Tie business situation is tic most important. ft E, Of course. far less dramatic than q presidential eiee- ton Of European war, But t is the thing that IS influencing 0iif thinking about the war and tie election. Aid it is the most serious matter that Americans eah think about.
 BOOM" HAS NOT MATEHIALIZED
 A look at this last year leads t0 soire conclusions. If we adopt 100 as afi index figure representing business activity iil the first reeeV- cry year Of 1884, tiIei business &C.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

The ineradicable sense of humor which most Amer jeans have ofttmeS Is their saving grace No matter how deep down into the depths of adversity they are forced the ory of them bounce at least part of the way back to the top with the resency engendered by their sense of humor This is illustrated by the propen sly of the low and under-prvieged to ridcule and buresque the actions of the rich rather than to beoan weakly their own lack of material possessions and er
 thence As an example of this some time ago the float
 ing population of the Bowery in New York City decided that If the "bg guys down in Wall Street had Stock Exchange, there was reason why they too couldn't have one and so according to reporter for the New York City WPA Writers Project "Hobos Exchange was born. The traders operate on the curb" at the corner of Bayard Street and the Bowery. When "me ber feels the need to float loan of quarteI large sum- such buck, he collects his assets and proceeds to the HoboS Exchange, sometimes called the "fea market" and begins his dealings. Some typical rs- cent transactions included the swapping of one razor in good condition for ancient knife with one good blade, slightly rusty the exchange of straw hat bit worn and blue shirt only three months old for pair of blue denim trouses said trousers having only three patches, Hoping to pick up merchandise at sacrifice prices professional "1 cash clothes" hover about while the exchange" is In session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
STRAND

Plenty Of excitement sid sure. fire entertainment is iH tie 0ffiRg for th6at6fg6efs attending tie Warner Bf6s. Strand theateF tbis afternoon, HsadiiHiHg tie program t0 bs enjoyed for t1e H6xt fCsiF days Is tie t6Chnie0i0F production "fhe Private Lives Of Elizabeth afd Essex" with Bette Davis sid EFf0l Flynn ih the cG-staffiEg leads,
 Besides the two ssafs tie east ifI-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
NEW YEAR'SE EYE !. PARTY PLANNED
Community Club Commit. tee to Complete Details
 Tomorrow Evening
Washington Hill

Plans for the greatest New Years eve party ever given by the Wash- ington Park Community club will he completed at 0 meeting of the com- mittee to be held tomorrow night at the Community house. The club has held Q party every year but the one this year promises to out-do all others. John Cuddy is chairman of the affair and is being assisted by the following members: Mrs. Henry Hayden, Mrs. IT. Wigglesworth, Mrs. John Cuddy, Mrs. William Sutton, Mrs. Elizabeth Joyce, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Frageau, MT, and Mrs. John Whelan, MT. and Mrs. John DEick, John Dalton, Thomas Conway, Ted Donahue, Henry Hayden, Ambrose Scully, Josepjh Donahue, Gene Ford Mrs. John Cuddy and James olOd- ney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
EXAMINATION FOR
 MIDDLEBURY P. M.

The civil service commission has announced an examination for the office Of postmaster at MiddlebuTy. The salary is $500,
 Applicants must be citizens Of the United States and residents Of Mids dlebury or the territory served by the MlddIebury post office for at feast one year. Age limits are 2i to @,
 Mrs, Margaret Riley Is now the acting postmaster in the town, She fills the vacancy created by the re. tiFement Of Thomas Dwyer and will remain op the job until the position Is filled,
 Applications for the exams must be Submitted before Jan. i2. Writ ten examinations will Dc given in Waterbury about two weeks later
 Practically all new automobiles in Cuba this year were American.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

Dr. and Mrs. Francis F. Barnes made trip lib the mddle-aisle two years ago this morning Mrs Barnes IS the former Marguerite Stoddard of Fox Street early yesterday ayem With two big bags of tnfoil
 James Moran of State Street Is contemplating q trip to Florida very shortly. William Lee Altman University o Alabama undergrad Is holidayng with his parents MT and Mrs Maurice Altman of Frost Road Ruth Waslauskas of Oakville received new pair of shoe skates rom Santa and broke them in Christmas after. the beautiful decorations at Brookside Home Never before have seen the Watertown Avenue institution look so inviting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

Rosalind Russell, Waterbury's gift to Metre Gold. wyn-Mayer never forgets the Tower. This mornings mall brought very lovely Christmas card and personal message from her from Los Angeles, Calf Incl. dentally Miss Russell Is one of the nominees for the Film Academy Award this year. Her part in ''The plated statuettc signfying movie merit if she does receive tho award, she will be the second Connecticut girl to be 50 honored Katharine Hepburn of Hartford received the award for her performance in Morning . sister of our popular barrister. Jim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

A young couple nonchalantly ambled into the Tower Grll Christmas night removed their outer apparel and occupied central booth. Over came the waiter for the order cup of coffee and cup of hot chocolate was pcnclcd on his pad. After serving his guests the waiter left Co for another party The young lad then removed package of cookies from her pocketb0ok and set them the table. Both he and she shared the cookies amid sips of their respective drinks. Two to one this young man and young lady will be sharing more than cookies before many more Christmas nights roll by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
Good Evening.
MAYBE IT WILL SNOW TONIGHT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Maybe it will snow tonight, All the kids are sitting tight Noses pasted against the window pane Bobby Ellen and Sarah Jane, hope it snows tonight, they say, Oh, what fun when we can play All day long in drifts so high Ano on our new skiis how we will iiy' Maybe there will be snow tonight, All the kids are sitting tight. Maybe there will be now tonight There's q ring around the moon all right And that doesn't appeal very much to dad, Who hates to drive when the goings bad Almost he'd rather have winter rains Than to fool with auto chains. How he hates to negotiate his drive A tricky one, sure's you're alive. And that long drive into town l hope 1t doesn't snow, say he with frowh'
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

Personal observations {. A humorous sight greet ing our orbs was th> Xmas tree shopper staggering down the street with the tree knocking him for "Joe Louis" count. And that bashful tiinid yOungster In fancy goods for his best flame If the supernumer. aries on the police force will remember - less footing on their whistles If 1t were New Years Eve would ented radio actor of the local radio studios, sure deserves prize for the nifty decoration at his manse
 Which reminds me that Steve, the p0p-south end decorations Ut his place of biz What an artistic touch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
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Questions on Comic Page

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
tivity in the last three years viii De pictured as follows;
 1037 - 133
 1898 - 1t3
 1O30 -- 129

1898 - 1t3
 1889 -- fV
 Thus while business has ifn- proved very much with Igst year, t was not quite as good as il 1897. But this Is subject to two mod ificati0ns: First, while business in 1897 was going down, this year it Eas been rising. Eecesld, t was sub- stantiaIly higEer in tie last three months Of this year compared with ths last three months Of 1897,
 But tie very much propagan- dized boom" we have been hearing 50 much ab0ut is thus far exag. gerated,
 Thc important elements Of Q good business index gre industrial production, building construction, retail safes, freight car I0adipgs aiid bank debits,
 Tie chief rise in business actiy- ity ifi the last four months has been in industrial production, Taking 1884 as 100, tie highest point feachs cd since then uHtil now was 162, in May and June, 1897, But in No- vetHber Of this year this figure was topped. It reached i64, PRIME INDEXES LAG BEHIND 1037
 Here gre some figures compar. ing the ettsr factors in tie last three years. Only eleven months are iflcluGed ifl each year;
 Building; 1027, S3,322,547 600; 1898, 43,f00, ,000, 600; 1898, 1338i, 900 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
Bowling Results

Joe Kendrick and his All Stars practically won first round honors in the mems league of the Community House Bowling league last night by handing Jerry Kerwin's team . 3 to 1 defeat. In the other match Pete Kiernan's team split with Ab Rich ardson's outfit both teams gaing 2 points. The first round ends next week and Hendricks with Q four game lead meets the last place team and unless Q big upset occurs first round honors will go to the All Stars. Mike Kenny with high single of i4i and high three of S48 took scoring honors for the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
PLANS COMPLETED
 FOR SCOUT DRIVE
Mattatuck Council Sets $l4,5OO as Goal for
 Annual Appeal

Mattatuck Council, Waterbury Boy Scouts of America, will seek $i4,600 in the annual appeal for funds which will get underway Feb. ib and close Feb. %. The sum Is slightly larger than last year when $i3,600 for the regular budget was asked and obtained. The additional funds will Do used for operation of Camp Plymouth.
 opening with . dinner meeting ct the Hotel Elton. the appeal will Do followed by report meetings at the hotel Feb. i9, 22, and 26. Wal ter Deacon, president of the coun- cii, will be general chairman of the campaign. with Oscar Warner and r. Dutton Noble as co.chairmen.
 The campaign will be conducted on . home basis. with no soiicita- tons at factories or business of- Aces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
INDOOR LACROSSE

Reggie Root lacrosse coach at Yale, is C strong advocate Of box laA crosse, game that is played ihs doors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
No RlnRO

There will be no bingo games at the St. Francis Xavier parish hall this week on account of the holi- days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27
Skating

Skating Hundreds of skaters took advan. tage of the good ice at the Washing ton park skating pond yesterday and last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

When Gibraltar had its first air. raid warning everyone calmly took shelter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-27

Practically all new automobiles ii Cuba this year were American.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Dr.. lenski 10 Conduct
Communion Services

AS part of the congregation S
preparation for the fall program
members of Grace Lutheran Church
will unite in two services Sunday
at both of which holy communion
will be celebrated. DR.. Gerhard E
Lenski will conduct.
Mathis will be held at 8:45 am,
being preceded by a 15-minute or
gan recital by Marion Ranberg, or
ganist. Walter Eggers, baritone, will
be soloist. The pastor will deliver
q communion meditation.
Worship service will begin at II
am. The chorus choir will sing
"Jesus Said Unto the People"
At 3 pm. members will share
in the installation service held in
Christ Lutheran Church of Be-
thesda, Md, for its new pastor
the Rev. Raymond Vogeley. DR..
Lenski will preach the sermon on
this occasion.
At $50 pm. the Young People S
Society will meet. Harry Rush will
speak on "The World of Tomorrow "
A meeting of the voting members
will be held Monday, 8 pm.
A series of five conferences for
Sunday school teachers and workers
will be held on Fridays, beginning
October 6, 7:30 pm. Leaders will
be the pastor, Frank Stutz, DR..
Tillman Sogge and George Emch.
Confirmation instruction for chill
dren of the parish will begin Oc-
tober 7, 10 am, under the direction
Of the pastor.
Evening star., 1939-09-30

1880 pm. DR.. Marshall will con-
duct the services.
The recently organized choir will
sing at both services. The choir is
under the direction of Charles Dana
Beaschler, who came here from the
Martha Berry Schools and College,
in Georgia, where he was director
Of music and professor of choral
music. He Is a member of the
American Guild of Organists and
the Kappa Gamma Psi National
Musical Fraternity.
Additions have been held and q
choir of 80 voices selected to date.
Vocal instruction will be given to
all choir members in exchange for
their services to the church. Mr..
Beaschler announces that an a cap
pella choir and a festival chorus will
be selected from the applicants.
The choir will be accompanied by
William o. Tufts, jr., who began his
services at the console on August
I. Mr.. Tufts is a graduate of Ober-
lin Conservatory, Dickinson School
Of Sacred Music, New York, and
holds the degree of A. A. G. o. with
the American Guild of Organists.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Sixth Presbyterian
To Receive Members


The sacrament Of the holy coma
munion will be administered tomor-
row morning in the Sixth Presby,
terian Church. New members viz
be received. ~.
Rally day will be observed in the
Sunday church school at 9:45 am.
Children of the nursery. beginners
and primary departments will lead
the service. The minister will give
a short chalk talk for children on
THE Bible
The Senior High Young Peoples
Society meets at pm. The College,
Age young people will elect new ofnr
GERS.
On Tuesday the Board of Trustees
will meet in the minister's study. =.
Evening star., 1939-09-30

ton for the whole membership in
observance of rally day and for
all administrative, service and edu-
cational groups at work in the
church.
The young people will have their
rally day program at 6 o'clock, with
. tea for the new members OF the
group.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Augustonu Lutheran
Sermon Topic Given

At the service of the Augustana
Lutheran Church tomorrow at II
am. DR.. Arthur O. Helm will preach
on The Little Child, a Challenge. 4"
Rally day will be observed in the
Sunday school at 945 am.
The Luther League will meet in
the social rooms tomorrow. Lunch
will be served from $50 to $50 and
from $50 to 7:30 a special song
service will be held. The public is
invited
The Board of Trustees will meet
Monday evening.
An interesting evening has been
planned by the Woman's Missionary
Society tomorrow. Luncheon will be
served at $50 and program will
follow at $50.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Lincoln Road
Allen A. M. F.

Sermon and communion at II am
The Rev. G. Oliver Wing will speak
on Don't Worry" At 8 pm, fall
rally.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
St. Paul A. M, E.

The Rev. J. M. Harrison, jr., will
preach tomorrow morning and ad-
minister the holy sacrament. At
pm. there will be installation of
officers of the Sunday school. At
night praise and testimonial serv-
ice will be held and communion
again served.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Eptarnpal
St. Thomas Church

18th Street. Between r and Q. Near
Dupont Circle.
Rev. H. s. wilkinson. d. D., Rector.
Sunday, am.-Holy Communion.
$50 a.m.-Church School
HOO a.m.-Holy Communion and Ser
mon by the Rev. Walter r.
Tuhey
Thursday. IL a.m.-Holy Communion.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Baptist Women Guests

The ladies of the Baptist Home
IN Georgetown, together with the
officers of the Board of Lady Man.
ayers, were recently entertained at
tea given by Mrs. Truett, a long
time member of the board at her
home, 1905 Glebe road, Arlington
Va. There were about 40 guests.
Evening star., 1939-09-30

DR.. Peter Mar
shall will preach
at II am. on
"Peace Is Ours"
The young peo-
pie will hold a
fellowship tea in
the parish hall
at 6 pm, fol-
lowed by group
meeti n gs. DR..
Marshall W i'll
have as his topic
at 8 pm. Friend
j u d a S." T h e
midWeek S er "
Ices will be held
on Thursday at
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Salvation Army.

meetings tomorrow are.
Temple Corps, sos E street NV
At II am. Maj. Frederick Fox will
speak on Defective Vision" and at
8 pm. on "A Sons Return"
Colored Corps, 1901 Seventh street
N.W.-Brig James Roberts will be
the speaker at both the II am. and
8 pm. meetings.
Southeast Corps, 1873 Eighth street
SEA- II am. Mrs. Adjt. Powell
will pseak on "Hindrances." At 8
pm. Adjt. William T. Powell will
speak on What Will Your Harvest
Be?" There will be a young peo-
pies meeting at 6:15 pm.
Georgetown Corps. lots Jefferson
street N.W.-At II am. 1t. Lawrence
Barbee will speak on The Faith
Evening star., 1939-09-30

Nativity and Resurrection Parish.
In East Washington
Rev. En0eh NJ. Thompson, Rector.
The Nativity 40. 9:15 10 II am
Resurrection Service, 9:15 am
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Presbyterian
River Road.

Rally day will be observed In
Bible school. church and young
peoples societies. At GAS the Bible
school will have promotional exer-
cises. The second anniversary of
the organization of the church and
the observance of the Lords Supper
will be celebrated at II am. The
Pioneer and Builders young peoples
societies will have special services
at 7 pm. The Session will have
charge of the service Thursday at
8 pm.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Westminster Memorial.

The Rev. Harry v. Porter will ad-
minister the sacrament of the
Lords Supper The worldwide COM
munion meditation will be The Cup
OF Sacrifice At 8 pm. he will
begin series of sermons on Five
Parallels of Christ From the Gospel
OF Luke" First, The Parable of
the Two Debtors"
Evening star., 1939-09-30

JOHH Wesley h W. e. u
DR.. Stephen Gill Spottswood will
begin at II am. a series of sermons
entitled THE Seven Seals of the
Apocalypse" the first of which will
be THE White Horse" At night
he will begin telling The Story o1
Great Conversions" relating the
conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Music
for these services will be furnished
by three choirs.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Open Door Church.

Sunday morning. a sermon by the
pastor, to be followed by the Lords
supper. and Sunday night. the third
Sign" - miracle in the gospel BY
John. The young people have their
service at pm. "
Evening star., 1939-09-30
White Cross.

The White Cross Church Of Christ
will resume services tomorrow at
4 pm. at 1910 Ontario place NV.
The Rev. Jane B. Coates will de-
liver an address on "One God, One
Country-One Flag" Following the
services a spiritual message service
will be held. On Wednesday at
8:10 pm. the midweek prayer, mes
sage and healing service will be
held. At all services Bible signs
covering the present period Of world
disturbances will be given.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
Fifteenth Street (Colored)

1.-TWO Timely Questions" is the
subject Of DR.. HALEY B. Taylor at
IL am. in connection with the OBJ
servance Of homecoming and
worldwide communion Sunday The
full vested choir will render special
music.
Evening star., 1939-09-30
The0sOphical Society.

Washington Lodge will resume fall
activities tomorrow at 1916 H street
NV, with lecture at 8 pm. by
James w. MCGUIRE on The Turning
Wheel Of Time" An inquirers' class
will meet every. Monday at 8 pm.
A class meeting at 2 o'clock every
Tuesday will be formed to study
Judge Trowards Edinburgh Lee
tures." Also on Tuesdays, at 8
pm, a class to read and discuss the
original writings and profound
teachings of H. p. Blavatsky founder
OF the T. S. A new group, to be
known as the Liberation Glass, will
meet every Friday at pm. The
Astrology Glass meets at pm. Sat-
urdays. The Christian Mystic Bible
Glass meets at $50 pm. on Sunday.