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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
First Church Shows
Membership Gain
Congregational Parish Adds "a New Members in
1899; Charles Hart Retires as Committeeman

mann, representing the First
Church Guild for a year; Robert r.
Bare, representing the Mems
League for one year, Miss Janet
Boyd, Miss Edith Nunns and Harry
e. Leonard, members at large.
The music committee includes
Lawrence q. Bean, Mrs. @. Horace
Baldwin, Mrs. George e. Brown,
and Harry e. Leonard; the COM
mittee for Boy Scouts and cubs
includes Fred 8. Smith, Merwin
q. Camp, Ellery q. Kilbourn, En-
nest II. Krieg, David B. Whitney,
and Rev. James II. Phillips; dele
gates to the Waterbury Congrega-
tional union, Mrs. Dwight de.
Lancey and Henry L. Griggs; dele
gates 10 the Waterbury Council Of
Churches, John @. Bradley and Ed
win g. Northrop: 260th anniversary
committee, Nathaniel r. Bronson,
Giles r. Anderson, Miss Caroline 8.
Church, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh L.
Thompson, Walter D. Makepeace,
Miss Florentlne Hayden and Miss
Helen Sperry.
Other Leaders
Included on the religious educa.
ton committee are all teachers
Of the church school star together
with Mrs. Aubrey Greenlaw, Mrs.
Ellery @. Kilbourn, and Mrs. Fred
8. Smith.
Church school officers are: Sup
e-:ntendent, Rev. James II. Phillips;
assistant superintendent, John l..
Vail; treasurer, Franklin e. New
berry; secretary, Myron Wheeler:
librarian, Eileen Knauf; superin-
tendent Of the cradle roll, Mrs
Mark l.. Sperry, Jr.; superintend-
ent Of the kindergarten department
Mrs. James II. Phillips, superin-
tendent Of the primary department,
Mrs. Austin l.. Porter; intermediate
department. Miss Sarah Ball; junior
department, Mrs. George A. Blan-
chard; home department, Miss
Ruthe Sellew.
John Q. Bradley was chairman
Of the nominating committee, as
sisted by Mrs. Allen H. Boardman,
and Wilbur r. stone.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
Highway Department
May Be Reorganized
Creation Of New Post FOrerunner Of General Shakeup;
Merit System to Determine Promotions

accomplish this proper form Of or
ganization and to enable the deputy
commissioner, who heretofore has
headed the bureau Of engineering
and construction, to carry out the
functions implied by his title and
position"
The new job, the third most inn
portant in the department. paying
Sc, 900 to $500, will be filed soon
through the promotion Of one Of its
present engineering stan after a
merit sysetm examination. Deputy
Commissioner Elmer @. Weldon will
be relieved of his present respon-
sibilities as head Of the bureau OF
engineering and construction and,
according to Mr.. Cox, will devote
himself exclusively to the duties 0.
q deputy.
Besides the engineering and con-
struction bureau, the department
other bureaus are those Of mainte.
nance, under Albert L. Donnelly;
roadside development, headed BY
John l.. Wright; rights Of way, un-
der Charles z, Taylor, and businef
now directed by Executive Deput
Commissioner Clinton G. Nichols
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19

The First Congregational church
registered a gain Of "a members
during 1889 and now has a total
membership Of 55l, It was reported
at the annual meeting last night.
Mark L. Sperry, Jr., was elected q
member Of the prudential commit
tee, succeeding Charles E. Hart, Jr.,
who retired after being on the
committee for many years. All other
church officers were elected to serve
again.
A talk was given by Judge Arthur
r. Ellis Of the superior court. Selec.
lions were offered by the Mem
delssohn male chorus, directed by
G. Loring Burwell.
The officers elected were:
Clerk Giles r. Anderson: treas
urer, Edwin G. Northrop; assistant
treasurer, Miss Ruth Z. Camp: dea-
cons. Harrison 8. Allen and Ellery
G. Kilbouin; prudential committee,
Samuel p. williams, jr., Howard 3.
Breeding, Mark l.. Sperry, Jr., and
G. Horace Baldwin with Mr.. North
rop o member ex officio; advisory
committee. Mrs. Eugene Stage.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
ADELINE CIRESI
WITHDRAWS SUIT
Settlement Made in ST.
500 Action for Fall
From Horse

The $500 damage suit Of Adeline
Ciresi Of this city against Emf
Gaugler, doing business as the
Peach orchard Riding Academy, was
withdrawn from the docket Of COM
mon pleas court when settlement
was made out Of court. Terms OF
the settlement were not divulged.
The girl complained that on July
II, 1899, she rented a horse on an
hourly basis from the defendant
at his stables and went riding with
the defendant agreeing To act as
her instructor.
The complaint states that the de-
PENDANT ;lapped the horse which be-
came frenzied and threw the plain
tiff to the ground, causing her q
fracture OF the right wrist and
abrasions OF the arm and leg. The
defendant was charged with being
negligent In the pursuance OF his
duties as an instructor for novice
riders,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
cop. CANDIDATE
is BEING SOUGHT
Town Chairman j. Warren
Epson Expected to Re-
sign Very Shortly

Opponents Of Republican Town
Chairman J. Warren Epson, whose
resignation is expected soon, are
seeking candidate behind whom
they can unite in the battle to name
Mr.. Upson's successor.
Mr.. Epson is expected to support
the present committee secretary,
Vernon Hall, Harold Post or Max
Kiessling for the Craftsmanship.
Mentioned as possible candidates Of
the -Upsonites are Joseph VIII
helm, former alderman and now q
member Of the board Of works, and
John J. Bergin, former ofilcer Of the
Young Mems Republican club.
The town committee will elect Mr..
Upson's successor. However, the
party primaries will be held In the
spring and the rank and file mem
bers Of the party can make the
choice at that time.
Mr.. Upson's retirement has been
expected since the defeat Of the
Republican ticket in the city cleo
ton last fall. Many members Of the
G. o. P. criticized him sharply.
blaming him for the loss Of the cleo
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
200 LITHUANIAN
WOMEN AT FARLEY
DR.. Hennessey, DR.. Hill
and DR.. StaneslOw Are
Guest Speakers


About 200 members ana guests Of
the Lithuanian Womer's Educa-
tional club gathered last evening at
Venta hall on Green street to hear
Or. James J. Hennessey Of the
Cedarcrest sanatorium In Hartford,
guest speaker Of the. club, In q talk
on the cause, treatment and proven
ton Of tuberculosis. Dr.. Joh,' 8.
Staneslow and DR.. Frank J. Hill fol-
lowed Dr.. Hennessey with short
talks In Lithuanian on the same
subject.
Two sound Aims were showed by
Phillip Farley Of the state tubercu-
losis commission STAFF. Charts and
graphs made by DR.. Hill showing
the incidence Of tuberculosis among
Waterbury Lithuanians In the past
five years were on exhibit.
Since methods Of treatment are
now so well established, all stress In
pictures and talks was on the find.
Ing Of tuberculosis In the early cur.
able stages and Of the diagnostic
facilities available to everyone.
Arrangements for this meeting
were made by Mrs. Charles j.
Lauryn, president, assisted by Mrs.
Stasys Sopranos, Mrs. Edward
Stanis, Mrs Matthew j. Colney.
Plans are being made by this COM
mittee for other health forums In
the future.
Danes Plan Dance
The Danes club Of the Brooklyn
IL. M. g. A. will hold their flrst
dance Of the year at the Brooklyn
Y one week from tonight. The
committee In charge Of the event
includes: Joseph Perrella, Emilio
Orlando, Vincent Magnarella, VIII
liam r Brickel and witty E. Kaz-
lauskas.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
President

President
the dinner, while Lewis J. Hart.
President, James e. Moran, q ma
tional Credit Union director, and
Leonard Nilsson Of New Britain.
managing director of the Connecti-
cut Credit Union League will ad-
dress the business meeting.
President Walter s. MCGOWAN
will act as master Of ceremonies at
the dinner and as chairman Of the
business meeting. A report on the
business condition and progress OF
the credit union will be made by
Frank RomanousEy, treasurer and
general manager OF the Patent But
ton Company unit.
Election Of officers and directors
and the declaration Of q 5 per cent
dividend will be among the features
Of the business session.
Dancing will conclude the ever
ing's social features. Over 200 men,
hers and guests are expected to at"
tend the dinner and meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
BRANCH OFFICES.
ISSUE RENEWALS.
Car Owners May Obtain
40 Registrations With
out Delay

"The 1870 renewal registrations
ere now ready and awaiting the APP
pIlcations Of car owners Of the
state" Department Of Motor We
hicles today, In the first OF his
annla appeals TO motorists to re-
new early and avoid the last minute
rush.
All that Is necessary to renew, It
was stated, is to sign the applica-
ton attacked TO the 1899 certifi-
cate and either mail It or bring 1t
TO the office of the Motor Vehicle
Department nearest the residence Of
the applicant, with the proper fee
Comsr. Conner warned against
mailing cash and advised the use
Of either a check or a money order
In order to facilitate the issuance
Of renewals the commissioner urged
car owners to apply at the office
Of the department nearest their
residence as the certificates for each
car registered In the districts
handled by the various offices are
al printed and in file at the re-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
Accused DriUer
Leaves Auto In
Lieu OF Bond

Arthur b. Parsons, "a, Of
Hamilton, w. Va, an iron
worker, left his car In lieu Of
bail when arraigned before
Judge Theobald z. Conway on
a motor vehicle charge today.
The case win be tried Monday.
Parsons, who was arrested
last night, said he Is now on a
Job In New Haven. He couldn't
post $50 bond, SO the judge
asked him 10 leave his car with
police until Monday.
Frank GOwIes, "a, Of 8 Poplar
I place, charged with breach Of
the peace, was granted q nOlle.
Prosecuting Attorney william
X. LawIor said the owner Of a
downtown store didn't wish to
prosecute GOwles for breaking
q window In his establishment.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19


Commission william F. Fox as to
his extent Of the reorganization
considered.
However, Commissioner Fox before
leaving for New York city yesterday
morning, authorized his Office to Is
sue the following statement:
TN an organization as large and
intricate as the highway depart
ment, the commissioner should have
as his first assistant q deputy who
does not have administrative re-
sponsibility for any Of the bureaus
into which the department Is divid-
ed, but who can give his entire at
tention to supervision and coordina-
ton Of the activities Of all bureaus.
"The new position Is designed to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19

The creation Of a new post, the
ONCE Of director Of engineering and
construction, Is expected to mark
q complete reorganization Of the
state highway department, accord
ing to comments now In circulation
in Capitol Circles. No oflcial COM
ment has been made yet by Gov
Raymond z. Baldwin or Highway
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
CREDIT UNION IN
ANNUAL MEETING
Patent Button Co. Invite
Prominent Guests for
Dinner

With Mayor Vincent A. Sculi
and officials Of the company anon,
the guests Of honor invited the Wa
terbury Patent Button Company :
Credit Union will hold Its fifth an
nual dinner meeting at The Eltor
Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Mayor
Scully will be the chief speaker al
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
WIN. WILSON POST
ELECTS OFFICERS
Commander Hazel, Staff Is
Chosen for Another
Term

Members Of Wilson post, Ameri-
can Legion, at the annual meeting
Wednesday night ct the post rooms
on Bishop street, reelected Joseph
q. Hazel as commander.
Others reelected were: Finance
oftlcer, John Rhinehart; historian,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19

Among the honored guests will
be Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Elk
Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, Attor-
ney Carmine Cipriano, Former
School Commissioner Louis Z. Bria
City Court Prosecutor Michael J.
Galullo, William T. harrington, City
Editor Of the Democrat; Tax Col
lector Humbert Mangini, Attorney
Pasquale DeCicco, City Sheriff Clay
ton Briotti, Anthony Petrlllo, For
mer Judge Edward Mascolo, Charles
Sciullo, former alderman.
Agostino Agostini Is general chair
man Of the committee arranging for
the event. John Rossi Is secretary
and Aurilio Capocci Is treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
Commander

Jersey watson: sergeant-at
John Parker; service officer, George
Allen: and chaplain, Alexander
Lewis.
New officers and those they sue
coed follow: Senior vice. commander,
Past Cmdr. Lester Jenkins, succeed
ing Hersey Watson; junior vice.
commander, Herbert Vann, succeed
ing simon Durham and chairman
Of the house committee, Hampton
Stewart, succeeding George Allen.
The ofiicers will be installed ct q
meeting next wednesday. Past
Commander William Thompson viii
direct the ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
SOCIETY PLANNING
MASQUERADE BALL
Eighth Annual Event to Be
Held in Buckingham
Hall, February 3

The Civilta Progresso society
will give their eighth annual ball
Saturday night, Feb. 3, at the Buck
ingham hall. The event Is one Of
the biggest Italian-American affairs
Of the year and Is usually attended
by hundreds Of persons.
Entertainment will include O pro-
fessional floor-show, the committee
having engaged Broadway troupe
for the occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
spective offices.

SpecLlVe OlLlceS'
Fright now" he said, ut is only
a matter Of few minutes to re.
new. Later on, as the lines begir
to form, 1t might take a half houi
or more"
The district includes: Waterbury
Middlebury, Naugatuck. Prospect
Cheshire, Wolcott, Beacon Falls
oxford, Southbury, Woodbury.,
Bethlehem, Morris and Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19
GETS NEW PLATES

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. i9.-(UP).-
In recognition Of his record OF driv.
Ing $4,000 miles without an &C.
cident, George w. Hobbs, former
investment broker, today received
the following automobile license
plate from the motor vehicles de-
partment: SAFE"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-01-19

Wages continue to soar In many
industries In Japan.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04

fce within the gift OF the people ano
he would nave the extra ~ years OF
knowledge of affairs. domestic ano
foreign He came to his present place
of eminence the hard waJ In his pub
lie service there is no problem OF
Government with which he has not
grappled.
Garner would make a great Presi-
dent because he has the proper tenn
permanent for the office. He knows
when to advance and when to halt
and take stock. He understands the
Nations legislative and administra-
tive digestive system better than any
man in the country He would take
no outposts he could not hold. He
would be the best insurance against
reaction. which so often follows un-
wise action. He has the poise and the
patience to work for permanency. He
would insiS; on sound legislation and
coherent administration.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04
(sS2S4;:ts S)

Quick Baking.-Fruit and berry
pies with lattice-style tops require
less baking time than the regular
two-crust pies.
Keep Oils COol.-Store oils, such
as olive or vegetable, in the re.
frigerator. They r likely to be.
come rancid when opened unless
they are kept chilled.
To Inform You.-Read the labels
on canned foods. Many tell tho
number of slices contained in the
can. Others give additional use
full information about the contents
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04
ROAD

Montana's highway program
for the last fiscal year included
the construction of 1928 miles
of roads and streets, the elm
nation of tive grade crossings
and the rebuilding of two obso-
lete grade crossing structures,
according to a report released
from Washington, D. c., by the
public roads administration.
Work completed during the year
cost $3,165, 500, including S.
1858 in federal funds.
The report said federal aid
funds available to the highway
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04
LIBRARY NOTES =

New books recently added to
the shelves of Big Horn Coun-
ty Library.
Asch - The N~azarene." A
novel which presents, in a new
way. the story of the life Of
Christ. The narrative is in three
parts. presenting the story from
the point of view of the Ro-
mans, of the PariSeeS and Ju-
das Iscariot. The author has
written a story of Jesus which
uniquely enriches our literat-
IRE of the life of Christ.
Beard-"America in Midpas-
sage" No book could do more to
make Americans understand
the times in which they are
living.
Christie-"Murder for Christ
mas" Mystery.
Crofts-"Tragedy in the Hol-
low" Mystery.
Eberhart - Chiffon Scarf"
Mystery.
Fisher - "Children of God"
An American Epic. History Of
the MormonS told in a long
crowded novel that moves
swiftly from start to finish. Oc-
casiOnal frank language.
Furnas-"So You're Going to
Stop Smoking" 1t tells you how,
and by comparing your eXper-
fences with others, it provides
solace on those horrible occas-
ional moments when life seems
scarcely worth living.
Gollomb-"Armies of Spies"
An up-to-date account of mod
ern espionage by an author
who apparently has a great
deal of first-hand knowledge Of
the events he relates and who
is unsentimental and objective.
G~rey-"Western Union" Zane
Crews last book which was
published shortly before his
death.
James,, Will-"Dark Horse"
Jerger Doctor - Here's
Your Hat" The autobiography
of a family doctor.
Lockhart - British Agent"
An autobiography which in
cludes a fascinating account OF
the authors early adventure in
Malaga.
Lukowitz-"50 Popular Wood
working Projects"
Nixon, ed.-"What Will Hap
pen and What to Do When War
Comes" Five newspapermen
predict a dismal future for
America in the event of war.
They outline the probable eff
feet of war on individuals,
property, business, jobs, hous-
ing, rent and prices and offer
some advice to citizens on
lodging disaster. A gift to the
library.
Norris-"Lost Sunrise" Nov
Ell. This book has not been ser
ialized.
Rauschning - revolution of
Nihilism. a Warning to the
West" A former president of
the Danzig senate tells of his
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04
g Years on The HILL Garner
Succeeds by Reason Of Seasoned
Experience and Sound Judgment

That Garner considers the solution
Of the unemployment and agricul-
tural problems as the two outStand-
ing challenges to the Union and tina,
the chief attention of a Garner admin
istration would be bent t. this end
no one who knows him doubts He
likes to tackle tough problems, and
here are two tough ones.
Opposed to Government in Business
If any n is supporting Garner on
the theory he would be a do-nothing
President. that supporter would bet.
ter begin looking for a new man to
support His would be q heads-up ad.
miniStration He believes modern gov.
eminent must meet modern needs
He has said that evolutionary pro-
ceSs must go forward to meet ever.
changing human needs" He would
not have the Government evade n
legitimate function. but he would be
Jealous in his endeavor to see it did
not encroach or functions outside its
field Putting the Government into
business is a violation of the Nations
industrial and commercial fabric"
he declared in his 1882 acceptance
speech.
Garner would make a great P~esl-
dent because he thoroughly believes
in our democratic system of three
branches of Government. He has
been called congressional-minded
1t is true he has fought invasion OF
the p~rerogatives of Congress. but he
is just as firmly against trespass
against the executive and judicial
branches.
Believing as he does in a Govern
ment Of laws and not of men, he
abho-s unnecessary bureaucracy and
would undoubtedly seek to dissolve
some Of it entirely. put back in Con-
gress some of the legislative powers
it exercises. back in the courts some
of the judicial powers it occupies.
and back in the States some of the
local powers that belong there. All
this would preserve the natural dig
nifty of the executive bi anch, rather
than weaken il.
Garner believes. as did Grover
Cleveland, that the whole art of gov.
eminent is simply applied common
sense and common honesty. with
reason. justice and tolerance as hand
maidens.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04
Has Vivid Sense of Humanity"

Garner as President would be
guided by a sense of humanity It was
he who introduced the first general
relief bill in 1882 1t was a pay-as-
you-go measure. and carried a tax to
pay its cost. He believes in an ever.
increasing standard of living for the
working nan and woma He has q
passionate devotion for the well-be.
ing of men and women who work for
their daily bread. He has always
fought monopoly and the concentra.
ton of wealth. and has insisted that
the Government lay down rules to
guarantee free and fail competition
He is for property rights because he
believes them the ve-y has of human
rights Ownership Of property. he
thinks. is one of the best guarantees
Of the dignity and independence OF
the Individual He is against favori-
tism in law enforcement
Garner knows yoL cannot &c,
something for nothing. He believes
in constructive economy He is the
indestructible pioneer type who
learned in a pioneer country how
hard it is to make a dollar. He would
be scrupulously careful with the tax
payers dollar He has the courage to
resist fantastic proposals and boldly
to meet an issue
To continued efforts to find solu.
tons Of the Nations problems
Garner would take to the presidency
vast experience. "EXperience," to
paraphrase the great Justice Holmes
'is the life of administration"
Garner loves his country. believes
in it. knows it is durable and wants
it to believe in itself He wants Gov
eminent to do its part toward pre-.
serving freedom of opportunity He
believes economy. thrift and self
reliance are still the hallmark Of the
majority of Americans.
tReleased through courtesy of the North
American Newspaper Alliance. Inc.)
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04

department fer the present fis-
cal year total So, 500, 494, includ-
ing $2,032 1854 for federal aid
highways, s304,858 for feeder
roads and $751; 52 for grade
crossings.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1940-01-04

mis- lie and has
been for 81 years
N the end o!
the three dozen
years under the
Capitol dome he
is. according t.
the calendar. 10
years old. OF
the calendar he
is so years OLD
and il. tlp-top
physical condl-
ton. This vlgol
and physical
toughneSS h e
would carry into
.hn nrAntnct nf