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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
LeDitt Approues Plan
 or Changes M Courts

mon Pleas Court, will naturally feel larger sense of dignity and responsibility. Their duties as judicial officers will not be, in their minds, secondary to their ordinary law practice. They will give suffi- cient time and attention to the cases which come before them, which unfortunately is not always true of all the local courts at the present time.
 The effect of having properly qualified lawyers take over the ad- ministration of justice in the low est courts of the state will result in a more efficient enforcement of law. The courts will gain in pres- tige and in the respect of the humber citizens in each com munity.
 It will not be humanly possible, I suppose, to reform completely the evils which exist now in our lowest courts, but the citizens of this state may properly hope that a beginning may be made, at the present time, of methods, which will ultimately result in 0 reform Of judicial procedure in the low est courts of the state. Obviously, considerations of practical poli- ties" cannot be entirely eliminated at the present time, but the citi- zens of our state may properly be- lieve that at least 25% of the pros posed, newly created judiciary should be nominated and appoint- ed without regard to partisan pol- itics.
 I shall be glad to further the passage of the proposed bill in any way that I can. I am entirely at your service in this matter.
 Very truly yours,
 ALBERT LEVITT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
GENERAL DALEY
 TO SPEAK HERE
Defense of New England'' Is Subject of Distin.
 guished War Hero

Brig, Gen, Edmund s. Daley, U. s. A., commanding the First Coast Ar. tillery district, will speak on, "The Defense Of New England" at Q meet- ing of Waterbury chapter, Reserve Ofiicers association, Thursday eve- ming ct Hotel Elton.
 General Daley, e native of Wor- cester, Mass, graduate from West Point in 1906, served in the Philip pines, and during the World War commanded the 9th Engineers dur ing the Marne- -Vesle, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne ofiensives. He has been decorated by France and Greece and has the Distinguished Service Medal and silver star of this country's government.
 A dinner will Do held ct 2 o'clock ct the Colonial Room, to be followed by the meeting and group school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
DUAL JOB HOLDING
 BILL UP TUESDAY

Hartford, Conn, Feb. le,--tUP)- The General Assembly viii recon- vene Tuesday te open debate on the first major controversial issue Of the sessiofi-- the duaisjob holding bill.
 The measure, amended to exempt legislators ia the current session, comes up for debate in the House first, where it Is starred for action Tuesday.
 Both Republicans end Democrats scheduled eaticuses before opening Of the Tuesday session to determine lastsfninute opinions Of members, There Was expected to De c wide division Of opinion in both parties
 New legislators were reported ins eensed at the amendment which granted veteran members the right to retain their state and judicial Jobs, while freshmen legislators were 3aFred from new appointments,
 4 movement vas reported under. way te chop the amendment off and " aoY. Haymona '. baldWin~pro~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
RABBI TO PREACH
 AT SECOND CHURCH
Rev. Dr. Walker Addresses Beth-El Members on
 Tolerance

An appeal for tolerance was made by Rev. pr. John 0. Walker, pastor of Second Congregational church, speaking last night at Beth-El Syn. agog ct c service marking National Brotherhood Week. Rabbi William P, Greenfield, of Beth-El synagog, will preach ct the morning service at Second Congregational church to- morrow, completing the exchange of puipits. .tt
 Citing American tradition as ex- republication of tolerance. forebear- anee and good will, pr. Walker sug- gested that 1t might be well to ex- change intolerance residents Of this country for Jews and Christians abroad who are seeking tolerance and good will. He expressed hope that citizens of this country will overcome preconceived prejudices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
ATS We'll!

Thirty.feu supernumerary policemen, on duty last night 70 replace regular patroimen at- tending the pollcemen's bali' kcpt the city well under cons treI. Not Q single burglary or case of breaking and entering was reported during the nignt
 Moreover. there were no a's. turbances and no accidents oi any importance. The "supefs' had . quiet night of t. with theIr services consisting prin' elpally of patrolling their beats and perhaps enyying their more fortunate brethren enjoying themselves at the ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Naomi Chapter

A dinner will proceed the an- nual visiting matrons and patrons night of Naomi chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Thursday night at Masonic temple at which Mrs. Daniel Taylor. worthy matron, will preside. Reservations may be made until noon today through Mrs. Samuel A. Budde. chairman of the dinner committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Spotlighting Brass City News
SI,605 Award

An award of 3i,695.77 in favor of Toddy K. Schultz of 90 Bridge street, Naugatuck, was approved today by Compensation Commis- sioner James M. Lynch. The award Is to be made in a lump sum, and turned Into e trust fund until the claimant is set up In business.
 Loss of 90 per cent of the use of his right arm is the basis of claim for compensation by the petitioner. A compound fracture of the right arm was sustained by him March 5, 1887. The award Is at the rate of S9.05 for 202.6 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Lobbyists!

Several more Waterbufians have registered with the secretary Of state ct Hartford under the terms of the lobbying act,
 Lufa E. Dutten has registered representative Of Spanish War Veterans, Attorney ]. Warren Upson, Republican town chair: man, has registered for the local Republican organization. Attorney Vincent eeuiiy has registered for tho city administration. Isabelle Martone for Disabled American Veterans and Attorney Philip Bernstein for the Post Business College,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Cookies ]!

Chairmen for the annual eiTl Scout Cookie sale to take plaCe in March were announced recent- ly as follows: General chairman, Mrs. J. Chester Little; district ], selling chairman, Mrs. Irving Spiers; finance chairman, Mrs. J.. I. Butler; district 2, selling chair man, Mrs. Claude Parton; finance chairman, Mrs. Archer Rowbot" tom; district 3, selling chairman, Mrs, Earl Pierson; finance chair. man, Mrs. Ross Chamberlain; district {, selling chairman, Mrs Norwood Webster: finance char. ders will Do taken March 6-ii, and cookies will be delivered March 2o'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
MILL PLAIN CLUB
 WILL HEAR SWATA

Michael Swata. quartermaster first class, navy recruiting officer for Waterbury and surrounding cora- munities. will give a lecture and show sound motion pictures of the United States Navy at the Mill Plain Mems Club this evening at 8 ?. m.
 The pictures will include travel- ogues of foreign countries and scenes of naval life on board ships and shore stations.
 Invited guest will include nem- bers of chapel, South Federated and Prospect Congregational Mems Clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

Giuseppe st. Giovanni, stefano Mataraszo, Alfonso vella and 0io- vanni Roberti.
 PLAY PRESENTED
 The third play written by i7- year-old Susan PorEio, Murder on the Terrace" was given last night in Mount Carmel hall by the pare ish's junior Newman discussion club.
 Miss Anne colangelo directed the cast and John Rossl headed the arrangements committee. Joe An- gelo's orchestra furnished music for the dancing which followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
JUNE FREEMAN IN
 SATURDAY SOIREE

Titian-haired songstress June Freeman will be guest artist on the third broadcast of the Saturday Swing Soiree over WATR this eve ming at TOO. Miss Freeman, who has been heard on WTIC. will join the regular cast which includes the Pine Valley Drifters. the ID" Sis- ters, Ann Del Crosse. Singing Bill, and Romeo Delfino.
 Another capacity studio audience has made seat reservations for the broadcast. one of the most popular on the WATR schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
TWO MEASURES sIGNEn

Hartford. Conn.,. Feb. i8.-(UP).- Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin today signed two measures passed by the General Assembly. one permitting legislative committees to summon state department heads to hearings. and the other transferring coIlec- ton of taxes on foreign insurance companies from the state tax depart Enent t0 the insurance division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
TO BEGIN TERM

New Haven. Conn, Feb. ig-(Up) Albert W, Kraft, b6, former pres- ident Of uHitei Illuminating O., be- gan 6 one to five years states prison sentence today after plead- Ing puilty in superior court to em- bezsling s200,000 from the power concern. He was sentenced late yes- terday by Judge Kenneth Wynne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Pine Rock

Pine Rock Circle. Lady Forest CTS, received IS applications for membership at the meeting last night at Mechanics hall. Plans were made for a food sale March 10 at Miller and Peck store and for an initiation at the meeting March r. The sale is being ar ranged by a committee including: Mrs. Elizabeth Peters, chairman: Mrs. Nora Doyle. commander; Mrs. John Lynch and Mrs. Mar garet McNamara. A social was held after the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Abruzzo Club

A permanent clubhouse will be decided upon at a meeting of the Abruzzo Social club tomorrow af- ternoon at 2 o'clock at Liberty hall. All members are requested to put in their attendance and each will be allowed to bring along a friend. Peter Terenzi is secretary of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Fined S25

Charged with receiving stolen goods. Joseph Piee0lo, of South Main street, Waterbury. WAS fined ssB and costs and given 2 suspended jail sentence of jO days after . hearing before Juss tieee George Gibbs In Terryvnle town court last night.
 Arrested in Waterbury, Pic. colo had been turned ever Co Terryvilie authorities. He alieg. edeiy purchased a quantity Of metal stolen from the New fIa. ven railroad in the 6reystone section,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Evergreen Court

Evergreen court, Order of Anna ranth, will hold a dessert bridge Thursday afternoon at Grotto rooms in Masonic temple. Mrs. Edward Mraz heads the commit tee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

hibiting appointment Of General As- leave the Dill as proposed originally sembIy members to state or judicial jobs within the appointive power of the legislature itself.
 House Democrats appointed a steering committee to work through the session. The committee: Joseph D. o'Connell. Bristol: Benjamin TonkoBow, MeFiden; Carl W. Elll- son, eprague; Joseph J. Gillette Dan- bury; Fred ]. Chartier, Plainfield: {: John M. Dooley, Roxbury; William J. Dtoli, Chester, and Francis ]. Fa. ean, etaffords
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Ingeborg Lodge

Ingeborg Lodge members were guests last night of Gcta Lejon, Order of Vasa, at Moose hall. Mo- ton pictures of the greeting of the Swedish delegation at the Swedish tercentenary in Dela- ware last summer were shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
City Loses!

Damages of $s,000 were award. cd HuIda c. Rasmussen against the city of Waterbury In Q yer. dict returned to superior court late yesterday afternoon by the Jury. The woman nought dam- ages of s25,o00 for . fall into an excavation.
 Trial of the civil action Of Rosaiie Ball against Loren h' Carter was begun yesterday af: terneon before the jury ana Judge Frank ?. McEvoy. The trial will be continued Tuesday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Speedwell Lodge

Four candidates were accorded the rank of esquire at the meet ing last night of Speedweli Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at Speedweli hall. The rank of knight will be given ct 8 meeting Friday which will be followed by social.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Meal Ticket

Iie had . meal ticket and if the restaurant was eI0sed then what was more simple thsn to walk in anyway
 That, according to police, was the reasoning followed by John Ynzei, 22, Of 2b N0Fth Leonard street, who was arrested early yesterday by Patroimen Gordon Jones aid Walter OgrIsek.
 In city court today xnzei was given . continuance to Monday on charges of intoxicatlon and attempted breaking and enter lll&. a l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Costs Reunited

Judge Frank ?. Megvey today reinitted costs Of eib3.22 which accompanied the six months sen- tence imposed Of David Scuily by Judge Earnest c. Simpson in slis perief court September 27, 1898. eculiy was charged with assault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
HICCOUGHs SERIOUS

New London, Conn, Feb. i5.-- UP).-Warren Murphy. Noank, was in a critical condition today after hiccoughs.
 hiccoughing constantly for q week. Doctors were unable to check the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
CASTERS MEET

Casters of the American Brass Go. viii hold @ meeting this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Waterbury Brass Workers Union headquarters, 53 Spencer avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18
Aviglianese

The Woman's Aviglianese So- ciety will meet Monday night at Moose hall. Miss Mary D. Mecca will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-18

As c result Of the war, Japan's sardine export dropped over 50 per cent last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

The delightful waltz! What a picture you are, gliding from one lovely variation to another.
 And luckily you can learn such variations at home from simple dia- grams. No excuse then for stumb- ling, spelling your partners dreamy mood-because you don't know the step!
 See the diagram of the Canter Waltz with our picture. To do the "canter" part, just step forward with right fot on Count l.; on Counts 2 and take a long slow step forward with left foot.
 Now go into a waltz step forward. Count 4-step forward on right foot. 5-Place left foot short distance forward and to left. 6-Close with right foot.
 Remember that graceful posture counts even more in the waltz than in other dances. Hold your head up, stand erect with hips well un- der body. And easily you follow in even the trickiest variations if you remember the girl steps split sec- ond later than the man.
 Be at home in any dance--with any partnerl Our 32-page booklet gives basic steps and variations for the waltz, fox-trot, slow fox.trot, rumba, tango and shag. Gives point CTS on leading and following, how to keep time to different rhythms.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of HOME COURSE IN NEW BALL ROOM DANCES to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
WOMAN,S REALM =
GlOrifing Yourself
By Alicia HaIt
MIA Servlce Stafr Writer

Whether she's going south to live in @ bathing suit, north to spend @ great deal of time in f1gure-mold- ing skating outfit, or just simply to plenty of Christmas parties in her own home town, the smart woman goes in for special exercises at this time of year.
 In the first place, she's determined to achieve once more the slim, youthfully- firm proportions she had last September at the end of a sea- son of active sports. Secondly, she knows perfectly well that bathing suits, skating outfits and the aver age evening gowns just aren't kind to the thickish waistline. Among the best exercises to slen- derize the waistline are some recom- mended by attractive radio star Alice Eden. Here are directions for couple of her favorites:
 The Backward Bend: Stand bare footed with ankles together and hands on hips with thumbs pointing forward. Relax neck and let head fall backward as far as possible. Now bend backward, stretching the waistline. Relax and repeat five times the first day, six the second, and so on until you can do the ex- ercise ten times a day without get- ting too tired: It's good for the throat as well as the midriff.
 To vary the backward bend, stand before dresser and, keeping body relaxed, lean backward until head touches the top of the dresser.
 The Forward Lungei Stand erect with feet together, then lunge for ward as far as possible with the right foot, bending right knee. At the same time lift right arm to shoulder level in front of you. Re- verse and repeat, lunging forward with left leg until weight is on left foot, bending left knee and raising left arm.
 WALKING UP
 THE WALL"
 A favorite of another actress is a variation of the wall walk. Simply lie on the floor with shoulders about two feet from the wall, hands stretched toward the wall for sup port and feet up on the wall. Move left leg back toward the floor, away from the wall, then twist 1t to the right as far as possible, keeping right leg against the wall. The left leg will cross over the right, of course.
 Reverse. keeping left leg fiat against the wall. crossing right leg over 1t and stretching right leg to the left as far as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
HOW To GET YfTE


 Trimmer, English nutrition au- thority, has shown that the diets of the people of the entire British En1- pire throughout the world are ser- iously deficient in vitamin B.
 McCollurn, American nutrition au- thority, asserted in 1895 Deficiency of vitamin B-1 constitutes one of the major health problems of the world.
 Probably millions of people suf- fer from mild deficiency of vitanin B without being aware of what ails them. In fact they hardly concede anything ails them - they're just overworked, run down, tired out, in need of rest or vacation or change, nervous, anemic, or some thing. Not sick enough to consult a doctor--dont be silly--time to have the doctor when you know it's something serious. No, no, the wise- acres prefer to try a line of nos- trums, diets, thoughts or manipu- lations before they have any truck with ordinary doctors. Of course the ordinary doctor will take care of them after the available cash has been squandered on the funny business = isn't that what ordinary doctors are for? According to Verbaus Williams and Waterman, New York nutrition authorities, symptoms of moderate vitamin B deficiency are usually unrecognized clincially (well, gosh even the most competent diagnos- tician can scarcely interpret the complaint if the patient doesn't con-. suit him.) The symptoms include vague pains, usually elicited only by pressure over the nerve roots (your doctor knows the likely spots to pressD, general malaise, poor appetite, constipation, sometimes persistent or oft-recurring localized pain in an extremity or in the back or complaints of numbness, burning or tinging sensation. With these symptoms there is commonly ten- dency to accumulate superf1uous or clacker flesh, large carbohydrate intake or tolerance, sometimes sugar in urine--a condition called poten- tial diabetes.
 Boy, it begins to sound serious, what?
 But wait, you haven't heard the half of 1t yet. Remember, we're considering how to get vite. Vite Is what you haven't got if you are subject to moderate vitamin def. ciency as just described. A positive definition of vite Is this, taken from the booklet "The Seven Keys to Vite" (for copy send twenty-five cents coin and stamped envelope bearing your address)
 Preservation of the characteristics of youth, better -than-av nutri- tional condition as manifested in lower death-rates, better growth and development, extension of the prime of life in both directions, ma terial Improvement of the life expec. tationtation of adults, higher aver age level of positive health through out the life cycle, greater pep, more vitality, the highest degree of fia- tural immunity, an adequate fund Of reverse power to tide over emer- gencies and strains, the resiliency of the untamed animal or the prim- itiev savage. (Webster please copy0
 Typical American breakfast is one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

known Helen as child you would have seen how 1t came about. For her parents, like so many superior people, tried to do too much for her.
 They solved her problems for her, ran her life, even provided her with friends.
 That is, as long as she was young enough to be managed. But when she got away from home the first time ( that was when she went to college) she was faced with the job of managing alone. She just crawl ed into a shell.
 COULDN'T BUY"
 FRIENDSHIP
 When there was a high school dance Helen got asked by a boy, because his mother was a friend of her mother, and said willie you invite yelen." Willie did.
 But the college boys didn't have mothers on hand to tell them to take Helen to the dances--so they took girls who knew how to have fun.
 And the girls in her sorority just ate up the. chocolate cake and chicken Helen's mother sent, and then went to somebody else's room for a bull session.
 Our heroine isn't an unusual case. Colleges are full of Helens. She seems to have everything girl needs to get along-she's nice enough looking, has family of whom she is proud, she dresses well, and she isn't mean or ma licious. But she doesn't have friends.
 Her well-meaning family paid" her way so long, that she doesn't know the price of anything.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

With all the SuQQeAneSS or modern blitzkrieg-but the Lotta Svard was ready. Under their commander, Fan nj Luukkonen, they immediately swung into acton.
 SERVE AT HOME
 AND IN FIELD
 The organization cooperates with Finland's militia-or Civic Guards. It consists of four divisions-two for service in the field, the others for work on the home front. With the troops are the Sanitation Section and the Field-kitchen Section. The former provided eight field hospit- als with 1900 beds. The members are nurses who assist the military nurses in wartime. They had pre- war training in the military hos pitals at Helsinki and Viipuri,
 The Field Kitchen Sections title Is self explanatory. They cook for the Civil Guardsmen. Included in this section are the Marine Lottas, who, in motorboats manned by women, transport their field kitch- ems over Finland's maze of lakes and streams.
 The Home Lottas consist of the Equipment Section and the Office and Collecting Section. The Equip ment group prepares hospital sup plies and handles much other nla- terial needed in wartime, thus re- leasing more men for the fighting service.
 RELIEVE CIVIC
 GUARD CLERKS
 Before war struck, the duties of the Office and Collecting Section were highly important. Its members worked among civilians, procuring for the Lotta Svard passive" mem- bers, who gave money and other gifts instead of the time and work donated by the active members. In addition they do the office work of their organization. Immediate ly wars alarm sounded, they re- lieved the clerical staff of the ci- vilian soldiers. who promptly drop. ped their pens and picked up their rifles.
 The gray-uniformed Lotta Svards arc an outerowth of the Finnish war of liberation from Russia in 1918 Then, many attachments of women took the field as nurses, cooks and clerks. But lack of train- ing was a serious drawback, and after the war. the organization was formed on the same basis as the militia.