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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
How Is w. Lee O'DanieI Getting On As Governor?

To the House microphone strode @ snlithy, sturdy as the one of poetry, and swung critical words with the force of the sledge ham, mer he used back at Wharton in South Texas.
 "His message was a stink -bomb," !" shouted w. s. Galbreath, the black smith-legislator. ''If he's going to give us advice like that, we ought to pass law making 1t felony for the governor to address the legisla- ture."
 Gleeful house members whooped and sent the echo of cheers flying toward the governors offlce, on the same floor of the capitol.
 Organized labor was wounded when ODaniel named Joe Kuns- chik of Austin, member of a labor hated company union, unaffiliated either with A. F. of L. or c. I. O., as state labor commissioner.
 East Texans were angry when the governor appointed a Dallas (North Texas) man, Carr P. Collins, as East Texas representative on the Highway Confusion.
 American Legionnaires were peev- ed at the naming of Harry Knox of Brownwood, no ta member of the service organization, as adjutant general.
 And insurance executives were fiabbergasted when he made Truette Smith, West Texas district attor- ney with no life insurance exper- fence, state life insurance commis- sioner.
 ODaniel planes his many slips, due to lack of knowledge of state government Che spent his life in the flour business and never before held public office), on the fact that he is a businessman-gover Far from damaging O'Daniel, this is helping him with many Texas voters who are proud of having governor who is not politician.
 When inquisitive capitol report CTS pressed ODaniel with embar- rassing questions such as how he stood on legalizing pari-mutuel wag- ering on race horses, O'Daniel sug- gested that he was running out of news" and clamped limit on news papers of one press conference a week.
 ODaniel plans weekly broadcasts from the Governors Mansion and has prospective opponents of his program shaking for fear he will discipline them over the radio, car- rying news of their opposition to folks back home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
NO RECOGNITION
 OF FRANCO AS YET

Paris, Feb. i4-(UP)-The cabinet, meeting as . council of ministers under President Albert Lebrun, dee cided today that there will be no immediate recognition by France of the nationalist regime headed by Gen. Francisco Franco in Spain. It was announced that Sen. Leon Berard, who has been acting as French agent at Burgos, the nation- alist capital, would return there. He has been in Paris to report on the results of his first negotiations with Franco.
 The cabinets decision, 1t was bee lieved, was infiuneced by the posi- ton of the British, as indicated by Prime Minister Neville Chamber lain in the house of commons yes- terday. Chamberlain refused to give any assurance that immediate rec- ognition would be accorded to Fran co. Neither did he say it would not be given, merely refusing to take c definite stand on c situation which is changing rapidly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
LOST LOYALIST
 ARMY RETREATS

Perpignan, French Spanish From tier, Feb. If = (U.P) = The Span ish Nationalists planted their red and gold flag along the last section of the Catalonian frontier today as the main body of Host army" of Loyalists, its ammunition exhausted, retreated into France and left only struggling detachments of filter to safety through the mountains.
 The last members of the Loyalist cabinet arrived at Madrid, leaving only Jose Giral Pereira, minister without portfolio, to maintain con- tact with President Manuel Azana at the Spanish embassy at Paris. War communiques showed an al- most complete lack of activity for the moment. The Loyalists were sur- veying the outlook in central Spain, where they have an army of about 500,000 men, as the Nationalists pre- pared for new offensive-if neces- sary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
BY FRED BAILEY

washington (UP) The barbed comic Valentine that boys once sent to their teachers is taboo this year.
 'The old-time, comics which poked fun at personal shortcomings as well as the barbed wisecracks which delighted the disabilities of modern youth, this year are non- existent" greeting card publishers agreed.
 Instead, St. Valentine has gone romantic and sentimental almost to point of being "mushy". Pierced hearts, Cupid with bow and arrow, cooing doves and garden vistas predominate.
 Valentines, it seems, have taken up great-grandma's idea of what constitutes a really appropriate Valentine, and traalsnetd this type of romantic message into an up-to- date diversity Of resigns.
 As for sentiment, this years greetings are sedately romantic, warmly impulsive or amusingly flippant - in nice way. Velen- tines for exchange 'twixt man and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Definitely Yes!

Excellent business was reported by Waterbury merchants today as young and old crowded shopping sections to purchase traditional St. Valentines day gifts. Partic. ularly thriving were flower and candy stores, noted markets for this day, and all morning and early afternoon delivery boys dee posted sentiment, hcart-shapped boxes of candy, and overfiowing bouquets, on Waterbury thres- holds.
 Postmaster Charles A. Babln re. ports the largest Valentines day rush that he can remember in the hisory Of this especially busy day. Substitute carriers were put on to handle the unprecedent- cd volume of billets doux and par- eel post which began arriving late last night from out-of-town ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Sentiment Glows Anew
 In Today's Valentines

maid are much more frankly sem timental than for several seasons past.
 This years Valentine is likely to be addressed ITO My Sweetheart" instead of the "Girl Friend" Pal" or "Chum" customary for several seasons. Brilliant colors form back ground for "Cupids darts and pin- ing hearts"
 Typical of the new style, is this verse:
 Sweetheart, my thankfulness for
 you
 Fills all my life and heart -. It's hidden down inside me
 Where loving greetings start; It's part of everything say
 And all the things I do ... Cause never can I quite express MY THANKFULNESS FOR
 YOU!
 One version of a comic valen- tine, 1899 style, is a missive of eight envelopes one inside the other and each carry a few words, which open to read:
 Some folks just lead you on =.
 And on
 And make you guess.
 Not me! y&, My valentine is =. T&H
 Don't you know? N Just look inside and see!
 YOU.
 The origin of Valentines Day has been a matter of dispute for generations. The latest explana- ton 1t seems is that the word Valentine is derived from three Egyptian words - "vao," meaning ito bear"; "ren," meaning "the name"; and "ten," meaning ito determine" - the three being cleverly combined to mean ito de- termine whose name shall be borne"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Fifty Merit System
 Bills Await Action
Many New Cities Seek Authority to Adopt Plan; Others Desire Amendments to Present Arrangement


 Aroused public interest has re- suited in over fifty Merit System bills in the present session of the General Assembly, as reported in the February, issue of The Merit Man, ofiicial publication of the Con- necticut Merit System Association, which goes on sale today at all newstands. Tn addition to outlining the bills which the association has drafted and endorsed, the maga- zine contains a complete outline of all bills concerning the Merit Sys- tenn and numerous articles of cur- rent interest.
 "Top Man" First
 Of the fifty bills, fifteen con- cern the extension of the Merit System to cities and towns O. the state. Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, Waterbury, Ansonia, Nor walk, Stamford and Putnam, all have bills in concerning the civil service of those cities. Three bills have been introduced which would strengthen the political activity pro- hibition of the present State Merit Law. Six bills would improve the condition of work of state employees and two would reclassify positions in the state service. Also slated for action in this session, is the pro- posal that would require that the top man on the eligible list be ap- pointed.
 Seeking to establish, once and for all, the will of the people regarding honest appointment to government positions, two bills have been intro- duced which when passed by two sessions of the legislature, would call for a general referendum as to whether the general principle of merit should be made part of the state constitution, according to The Merit Man.
 Fifty per cent of the present fed- eral government employees not under the classified service would b eliin- mated, if open competitive examina- tions were held for those positions, as revealed in a MERIT MAN inter- view with Congressman Ramspeck, chairman of the Congressional Civil Service Committee. Testimony at hearings has shown that such an examination procedure would cost the government $6,000, 900, according to the congressman.
 Tenure Bill
 Of current interest is an article in The Merit Man concerning the Tenure bill which the State Teach CTS Association presented to the legislature. In this article, Dr. E. Ward Ireland, Supt. of Schools of stratford, presents the advantages and disadvantages of the bill as well as the general arguments of Tenure" vs Civil Service"
 A $1,500 fellowship to the Univer- sity of Minnesota for students of public administration is also an- in The Merit Man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
NEW NEWSPRINT
 PAPER IS FOUND
"Deinked" Waste Paper Used to Make What May
 Prove Miracle

Pittsburgh, Feb. 14-(uP)-News- paper executives were enthusiastic today over the results of e test run of newsprint made from "deinked" waste paper.
 Stronger and cheaper than stand ard newsprint, the new product was made from old newspapers, maga- zines, carbon paper, poster sheets and scraps, both slick and rough grade. The process was discovered by pr. F. W. Hochstetter after IS years of experiments. He first dis solved the waste into e dirty pulp, then purified 1t with 6 chemical treatment that left it whiter than ordinary newsprint.
 Tests were made yesterday on the presses of three Pittsburgh newspa- pers. Approximately 10000 copies of the 26-page Pittsburgh Press were run of at a speed of 35,000 an hour without a break. Mechanics were satisfied with the demonstrat ton, but some said there were "too many loose ends" to be cleared up before the results could be determined fully. Managing Editor W. W. For ster said Dr. Hochstetter may have @ new American industry in the making"
 The Hochstetter paper would sell for $30 to $35 0 ton, 1t was said, compared to $50 to $55 e ton for newsprint made from wood pulp scales. Its strength is rated at i3, compared to nine to il for standard newsprint. The experimental rolls were made ct the Tarentum Paper Mills.
 Dr. Hochstetter estimated that the loss of wood fibre was about five per cent in each reclamatio and his process would enable the using of the same paper several times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
SHORTS, HALTERS
 WILL BE BANNED

Provincetown, Mass. Feb. 14- (UP)-Shorts and halters will be banned. on Provincetown streets next summer.
 The town meeting last night adopted this bylaw sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America: 1:
 "No person shall appear in any public place except @ bathing beach in bathing suit, shorts, halter or immodest dress unless covered by an overcoat or wrap coming at least to the knees"
 Even Boy Scouts, who wear shorts on summer hikes, apparently fall under the ban.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
l. o. o. F. Lodges

Nosahogan Lodge and Centen- nial Lodge, Waterbury and Nauga- tuck Odd Fellows, will assemble @ host of Connecticut ping pong stars for a tournament at Odd Fellows Hall. Feb. 27.
 Outstanding players, such as Russell Smith, of Hartford, last years state champion; Bud Geog- began, of Meriden, 1887 champion; Bob Spector. of Watertown; Henry Savacos, Waterbury Boys Club title performer; and John Kopcha, odd Fellows star, will be featured.
 Play will be divided into pre- liminary semi-flnal, and final events. The tournament is part of an open night feature the lodges
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Marriage Intentions

Harry Halpern, High street, Middletown, and Harriett L. Gold. berg, Saybrook road, Middietown.
 Leo Bernier. Il Laval street, and Dorothy Van Wart, 6i Kelsey street.
 Charles Primeau, 1e9 South Elm street, and Helen Alvey, 42 Union street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
FATALLY HURT

Medford, Mass, Feb. 14.-(UP)- Margaret Kouf, IA, whose parents and two brothers perished in a Dor- chester fire 10 years ago, was in- jured perhaps fatally by railroad train today.
 The girl was struck by an out hosind Boston & Maine passenger train at the North Somerville sta- tion crossing while enroute to school. She was hospitalized for a skull fracture and other injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Market Opens In Very
 Narrow Range Today
U. s. Steel Down Point at Start of Trading Oils,
 COppers, Some Utilities Also Low Down

to 26 l-e on 1900 shares. ]. 0. pen~ ney was up I-2 at Bl 1-2 and Wool worth made Q small advance to 4e l-2.
 A number of issues opened at the previous close, including Glenn Martin, International Nickel, Ken- necott, Chesapeake 6 Ohio, Douglas Aircraft and Public Service of New Jersey.
 Minor declines were noted in Sam ta Fe, Southern Railway, Great Northern preferred, Anaconda, Con- solidated Edison, Pennsylvania Rail- road and United Aircraft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Rare Paintings On Exhibition
 Al Maffatuck


 The Mattatuck Historical Soc ciety announces . most inter- esting and important exhibi- ton of fine reproductions of paintings by Van Gogh and Rivera lent to the Society by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The exhibition opened today and will be on view until Sunday, February 19.
 The Mattatuck Historical So- ciety is one of the very few in- stitutions of this kind to which this exhibition has been made available. Previously 1t has been shown at various schools in Connecticut such as Loomis, Westminster, Taft, Westover and Saint Margaret's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Continental Lodge

A class of candidates received the master Mason degree at @ meeting of Continental Lodge, A. F. and A. M., at Temple Hall last night.
 The lodge also planned for an exemplification of the first de- gree for a class meeting Febru- ary 27, and will confer the mas ter Mason degree again on March 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Roosevelt Lodge

William Kosersky, editor of "Kaypee Needle, weekly news let- ter of Theodore Roosevelt lodge, No. 73, Knights of Pythias, was presented with @ pin in recogni- ton of his services as chancellor during the previous term at c meeting of the lodge recently.
 The bowling team has accepted a challenge from the Harry Cutler lodge of Bridgeport and a home and home series is being arranged.
 A ping pong tournament has been arranged for next week and Jack Friedman will accept en- tries with entrance fees all this week.
 The degree team recently jour- neyed to 'Jew Britain to confer second degrees on @ group of the St. Elmo lodge of that city.
 Aaron Paur, chancellor com- mander, presided at the last meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14

fnirers.
 David spiegel, manager of the local Western Union office, also reports an unprecedented Valen- tines day rush. Interesting here is the fact that over 2b per cent of the special Valentine form telegrams were from local admir- CTS. many of who requested their messages to Do sung. No freakish orders were reported by MT. spiegel. although the fad for sending ducklings, porcupines, and goldfish was especially heavy over the country Q year ago. Orders SO far have been confined to the less startling request for flowers and candy.
 As this goes to press, however, c Western Union boy may Dc securing the country for ducks and geese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
SIX THOUGHT LOST
 IN CRASHED PLANE

Juneau, Alaska, Feb. i4 - (U.P) -six persons were believed today to have been lost aboard the Marine Airways hydropiane which disap. peared in c storm Sunday.
 Reports from Ketchikan, where Pilot Alonzo Cope took of with four passengers, said that Jack Lennon, l8, boarded the plane at Wrangell, intermediate stop on the 274-mile flight. Others aboard were John Chappell, 10, Juneau insurance ex- ecutiye; and Earl Clifford, 4b, Ernest E. Elk, %, Juneau, and George Chamberlain, 4i, Anchorage. oil salesmen.
 An increasing storm that forced the plane down with ice on It's wings finally drove back searching parties late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
sTEALS BULL FIDDLE

Hartford, Conn, Feb. l4.--(Up)- Police were a bit amazed today that a thief could walk out of Bushnell Memorial with a huge bull fiddle without being detected.
 The owner of the 100-year old valuable viol, Anthony r. Fiorillo, New Haven, said he left 1t in the musicians room with three other similar instruments and that the thief selected the best of the lot,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
THoMASToN

FRED J. WOOD wishes to announce
 that starting Mon., Feb. 18th, he will be able to serve his customers with ELECTRO'-pURE PAGTEUR. FEED MILK, CREAM and DARI- RICH. This milk is pasteurized ct the MT. FAIR FARMS --oWned by 6. MCLEAN BUCKINGHAM whose dairy is one of Connccticut'e most modern and sanitary. Phone Thomaston 10i for Advance Orders,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Pythagoras Club

Members of the PythagoraS club of Leavenworth high school will solve various problems at 6 meeting of the club tomorrow night at ' o'clock in Room 2l0.
 The Tech Kandid Kamera Klub held c meeting yesterday afternoon in Room 2oi. Slides loaned from the Eastman Kodak Company were shown, and marks for the amateur contest were given out,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
EXTORTION CASE
 POSTPONED TODAY
lspeeIal to The pemoeratl

(SpeclAl 70 Ihe DemOCretD
 New Haven, Feb. i4 - The case of Fibre Massucci, e Waterbury WpA employe charged with at- tempted extortion of $6,000 from former Lieutenant-G Governor T. Frank Hayes, was continued ct 6 session of the United States Dis- trict Court here this morning.
 The Brass City man was arrested In that city several days after Christmas near his home at Wall street and Catherine avenue where he is alleged to have retrieved c bundle tossed by Mayor Hayes from his car in accordance with the ace cuseds instructions. Mayor Hayes was recipient of two letters threat ening death unless he followed out the instructions,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Unico Club

John w. McGibbon, local re- cruiting officer for the U. s. Navy, will lecture and show sound mo- ton pictures at a meeting of the Unico club in the Colonial room of The Elton tonight.
 This afternoon Chief McGibbon will lecture and show sound mo- ton pictures at a meeting of the Kiwanis club of Shelton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
FIREMEN CALLED
 TO RUBBISH FIRE

A rubbish fire on the lots owned by the Waterbury Citizens Bank at the beginning of South Riverside street brought firemen to the scene shortly after Q o'clock this morning.
 Engines 3, 10. Ii, and Truck 3 re- sponded to the alarm. Under the supervision Of Deputy Chief Cam pion the fire was quickly extin- guished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Roosevelt Lodge

Past Chancellor Commander William Kosersky was presented e jewel by Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias, ct a meeting last night. The award is in recognition of his efforts on behalf of the organiza- ton.
 The lodge members will enjoy an informal social program Sum day night. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Eureka Lodge

The Mark Master Mason de- gree will be exemplified by Eureka Chapter at Q meeting tonight at the Masonic Temple. Important matters will be discussed at a, business meeting prior to the de- gree work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
BY ELMER 0. wALZER United Press Financial Editorl

New York, Feb. l4--(Up)-stocks and bonds opened irregular in e narrow range today. Cotton futures advanced 6 to 10 points.
 United States Steel opened down a point at 58 3-s and Sears Roebuck had a similar loss to 70 Ia. Other wise changes were fractional.
 Oils, coppers and some utilities and rails registered small losses.
 Among gathers was Chrysler which opened 1900 shares at 7e Ia up 3-s. North American firmed Ia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Fraternal Neus

are staging for members and friends. The sponsoring commit tee, headed by Casper M. Spearo, includes Harry Smith, Harry Owens, Frank Bristol, and John Anderson.
 Bob Stone of Waterbury has been secured as referee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Townsend Lodge

A Washington's Birthday pro- gram will be held by Townsend Lodge of Odd Fellows February 20, with Rev Theodore O. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church, as the speaker.
 The program will feature singing of patriotic songs, entertainment by local performers, @ concert and dancing. The arrangements com mittee consists of Louis Pichard, Clarence Folwell, Ernest Burdett, Mrs. Harry Owens and Mrs. Mabel Bachman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
AnsantaWae

Ansantawae Encampment, Odd Fellows, will be represented at . district meeting in Thomaston the 22d. Columbia Encampment will act as host at the gathering.
 Encampments from all parts of the district will be represented at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Wadhams Relife

Plans for entertaining depart ment officers in April were made last night at a meeting of Wad- hams Women's Relief Corps. Mrs. Sue Oldershaw presided at the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14
Valentine Day!

Is the Old Custom of Sending Greetings Still Popular Here?-Ask the Mail Man, the Messen. ger Boy, the Merchant = The Answer Is Yes,
 Definitely Yes!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-14

Japan has just extended it's postal life insurance service SO that one- year-old infants may be insured.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-01
STATE FIREMEN'S AUXILIARIES
TO HOLD CONVENTION AT
REHOBOTH BEACH

The annual convention of the Del
aware Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary
Association will be held on Thurs
day. September II, at 9 a. m, stand
ard time. at RehobOth Beach in the
American Legion Hall on King
Charles avenue, with the Rehoboth
Auxiliary acting as hostess. The
president, Mrs. Frank O'Neal. of
Harrington, will be in charge. The
ladies of the Auxiliary Association
will be welcomed by Mayor Arthur
Downing. After the convention the
ladies will take part in the Volun-
teer Firemen's parade at $3.50 o.
clock.
The officers of the State Associa-
ton are as follows: President. Mrs.
Frank O'Neal. of Harrington; vice
president. Mrs. Volta Long, of Selby-
Vile; secretary. Mrs. Nan Laws
Woods, of Richardson Park; treas
ureI, Mrs. Clara Cashell of Christi
ana Directors are: Mrs. James Ber-
ry. Bellefonte, for New Castle coun-
ty; Mrs. r. B. Smith. Harrington, for
Kent county: and Mrs. Robert Schaf-
fer. Ocean View, for Sussex county;
chairman of publicity, Mrs. Alvin
Ruth OF Newport, New Castle county;
Mrs. Fannie Swain. Harrington, for
Kent county, and Mrs. Norris A. Tull
of Seaford. for Sussex county. Mrs.
James Wilgus, of Selbyville, chap
lain. Mrs. Wilgus will have charge
of the memorial services for the
deceased members.