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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16

The Mattatuck branch, Sons Of
American Revolution, win have
as It's guest speaker tonight Pro-
fessOr Andre Schenker Of the
University Of Connecticut and
weIl-knOwn as . radio c0mmenta-
tor on historical subjects. The
meeting win be held at 2 o'clock
at the Waterbury Club. The pro.
fessOr will anaIyze the current
wars In Europe and Asia.
Colonel Harry w. BeardsIey win
present award Of Honor" medals
to william +. Tanner Of Orch
ard Cerrace and Alfred Mastran-
gall of High street, Naugatuck.
They were selected for Outstand-
ing work at the Citizens Military
Training Camps during the past
summer.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16
DIED

DIED
1910. Virgil DeMarino Of 492 West
Main st. Funeral Monday morning
at s:15. o'clock, from Mulville
funeral home, 27O West Main St.,
to Our Lady of Lourdes' church.
Burial in Calvary cemetery.
TURNBULL-In Mansfield, Feb. 16
1910. Robert william Turnbull of
this city. Funeral services will be
private from Clark funeral home,
20 State st. Burial In Riverside
cemetery.
GUERRERA-In this city, Feb. Is,
1910. Peter Guerrero Of 90 Garden
Hill Rd. Funeral Monday morning
at 3 o'clock, from MaioranO funeral
home, 95 Willow st. to st. Lucy's
church. Burial In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16

DOwER's-A first anniversary mass
Of requiem will be celebrated Sat.
urday morning, Feb. rs, at =
o'clock, at st. Margarets church.
for the repose Of the soul Of the
late Mrs. Catherine Bowers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16
GEORGE A. Law DIES

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 16-(UP)
George A. Law, rs, former SUPER
intendent Of charities, died Of a
heart attack late yesterday. He
leaves his widow and a daug. ter.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many rela'
tives, friends and especially the
Girls of Dept. IA, Waterbury Clock
Co., for the many kindnesses ex.
tended to us during the illness and
death of our beloved sister, Miss
Nora Mcclure.
Signed:
THE MCGUIRE FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16
MASSES

RACON-A months mind mass of
requiem will be celebrated Satur:
day morning, Feb. II, at 1880
o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament
church, for the repose OF the soul
of the late Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Bacon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16

DOOLITTLE-A months mind SOL
emn high mass OF requiem will be
celebrated Saturday morning at 2
o'clock, at the Sacred Heart church
for the repose OF the soul OF the
late Kathleen Milan Dooltttle.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-16

The funeral of Patrick }. Roach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
RED CROSS COAL ALMOST AT HAND
$1l,291.23 Reported to Date-LOcal Quota Set
 at $12,OOO

The goal set for the annual roll call by the Waterbury chapter of the American Red Cross is practically in sight with two days returns reported by the chapter today. The local chapter had set the figure at $12,OOG and with today's report of $11 ,291 .23 it is expected final returns will top the local quota. Previously acknowl- edged receipts were $10,40034.
 Thursday and Friday reported con-
 tributions are: Apothecaries Hall Company (Wholesale), $40; First Congregational Church $7, Brooklyn district, Mrs. August Kankel $5.25, Temple street, Miss Marjorie Dayton SOC; Baldwin street 1889 to ITO, Hal lock and Friend streets, Mrs. Arthur Hansen $4, Pearl Lake road 23-178, Mrs. Simeon Nichols, $1.75; Ray mond street, Milton avenue and Edin street eS.e=-sion, Mrs. Henry Payne, 50 cents; Middle street and Market street, Mrs. Elmer Robinson, $1; Edin street 2-131, Mrs. Joseph Slator, $8; Pearl Lake road 267-50O, Mrs. Harry Simpson, $3; Wheeler street, Mrs. FroeHch, $8; Melrose avenue and Frost road 158-213, Mrs. E. H. Glover, SIS; Frost road 224- 259, Miss Margaret Cruess, 75 cents; Woodbury branch, Miss Lottie Hitch cock, chairman, $234.85 additional; David L. Fannick Post No. 91, J. w. V. $5; Grace M. E. Church, Water vile, $5; mail subscriptions, $4; of flee subscriptions, $1; City Hall, $1 additional; Waterbury Savings Bank, $88.75; Rowland Hughes Company, $50; Vernon street, Mohican avenue and Quinsigamond avenue, Mrs. Mrs. William Hall, $6; Waterbury Buckle Company, $121.89; American Oil Company, $8; Middlebury branch Miss Rose Ferrante, roll call chair man, $1O0 additional; mail subscrip- tions, $16; office subscriptions, $1; Plymouth branch, Mrs. Fred Buell., chairman, $151.4O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

and public works item in half, a budget based on the general princi- pleS of the one presented to Congress last January would be pared down to $5, 5,400,000,000 for purposes other than national defense.
 Five years of spending at that rate would represent an overall out lay of $27,00O 100000 for non-na- tional defense costs. With the $35,- 900 100000 estimated for national defense government spending for the period would amount to $62,0OO,0OO,000.
 Speculative Question
 Beyond that sum is the purely speculative question of whether and to what extent the United States will finance British war purchases in the United States. Great Britain bought nearly $1,O00,000,0O0 worth of American goods in the year ended last August. Not all of that was for war supplies, but it is not unrea- sonable to assume that the British would spend $1,OO0, 100000 or more a year here for ships, airplanes and other munitions if London had the money and we could produce the goods.
 Also in question is the extent to which public works and work relief actually will be reduced under MT Roosevelt's economy program. He is committed to providing work re- lief for those who need it. On public works, he said he would cut to the bone. But some public works will be undertaken on a national defense basis. It was announced yesterday that MT. Roosevelt would urge Con- gress to proceed immediately with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence sea- way and power project because "the United States needs the St. Lawrence seaway for defense" That project cannot be undertaken with small change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
BOXERS ON EAST
 END PROGRAM
Scheduled for Next Tues= day at Hamilton Park
 Pavilion

The East End Community club will have on the program of their smoker and entertainment, to be held at the Hamilton Park pavil- ion Tuesday evening, Charley Eagle, heavyweight boxer of Waterbury and Maxie Katz, middleweight, it was announced today by Ben Mover chairman of the program.
 Others to appear in boxing ex- hibitionS will be the Larrivee boys, Eddie Lord and Emil (Baby) Doll. One of the boyts will be refereed by Irish Eddie Dolan, Waterbury challenger for the worlds welter- weight crown.
 In addition to Chairman Mover, the committee consists of Joseph Brophy, John McKenna and Gene Sullivan.
 The proceeds from this affair will go to the East End Community club Christmas party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
ROBERT WRIGHT IS
 NEW CHIEF RANGER
Heads Court Welch, For= esters; John w. Bunnell
 to Be HOnOred

Robert Wright was elected Chief Ranger of Court Welch, 84, Pores ters fo America, at the annual meeting of the court held in For ester's Hall, Waterville, last eve ming.
 Elected with him at this time were: Sub Chief Ranger, William Lonergan; Financial Secretary, George Heckelman; Treasurer, John Humphrey; Recording Secretary, William Smith; Lecturer, Arnold Keith; Senior Woodward, Edward Manotn; Junior Woodward, Charles Woidaloski; Senior Beadle, James McArdle; Junior Beadle, Gordon McQuarrie; 1st Trustee, Ronald Keith, End Trustee, Walter Clark, 3rd Trustee, William Moher.
 Meeting nights of the court have been changed from the first and third Thursdays to the first and third Fridays of the month throughout the winter.
 A committee was also appointed to make plans for the celebration of John w. Bunnell Day on Decem- Der 18th. The feature of this pro- gram will be initiation of a large class of candidates.
 MT. Bunnell is the courts oldest charter member, having been initi- ated on August IA, 1894. He is still among the more active members of the court.
 The committee named consists of: Arnold Keith, W. M. Smith. William Lonergan, George Tucker, and Cor don McQuarrie.
 It Is expected that Supreme and Grand Court officers will be pres ent for the celebration, as well as delegations from other courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
Smallest Loan In Years TOBe
 Sought ByCity
Finance Board Authorizes Controller to Negotiate
 for $I,I5O,OOO

The Board of Finance yes terday authorized Controller Thomas M. Conlon to nego- tiate a $1,15O,O00 temporary loan. The money will be se- cured late this month, and will be used to pay city ex- penses until tax payments are received next May. The amount is the smallest winter temporary loan the city has had to secure in 20 years, the controller said. Last year the loan amounted to $1,500,000.
 Payment Ahead Of Time
 Customarily, the loan is payable in June, but last year the city repaid it month ahead of time and will do the same next year if possible.
 City Treasurer Serge Belanger re- ported to the board that the city'S balance November 30 was $1,336, ,845. Receipts during the month were $474,000 and expenses were $545, ,000.
 Estimated Needs
 Controller Conlon said the city's financial needs early next year would be as follows:
 January bond redemption
 and interest .... $373 3,260 February 37,562 March 24,643 Payroll January to May. $1,337 ,Ooo Bills, January to May. .... 500,000 Total requirements ..... $2,272, ,466
 Against this, Controller Conlon estimated that the city would have resources as follows
 Cash on hand, January l $325 ,000 Receipts to May 1 ...... 100000
 Total ........... $1,125, ,00O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
CIRCLE PRESENTS
 PLAY ON DEC. IS
Daughters of Isabella GO= ing to New London to
 Exemplify Degree

A play vii lbe presented by the Santa Maria Circle, Daughters of Isabella, entitled, "Ann's Holiday Problem Friends" at it's next meet ing, Wednesday, December IS.
 Director of the play will be Mrs. Mary Byrnes with Mrs. George Ay- otte as musical director.
 The circles drill and degree teams will exemplify the degree Sunday for Fr. Brennan Circle, New London, at the Mohican hotel. Chartered busses will leave at Il o'clock from the Columbus Club, 79 North Main street.
 On Sunday, December IS, at Speedwell hall. installation of offi- cerS will be held. Drill exercises will be staged by the drill team and social hour will follow.
 The cast taking part December IS in the play includes: Mrs. Anna Duffy, Mrs. George Ayotte. Mrs. Estelle Cuddy, Mrs. Mary McNamara, Mrs. May Lyon, Mrs. Catherine Johnson, Mrs. Rosalie Lucian, Mrs. Aurora Baril. Miss Florence Dil- lane. Soloists will be Miss Arlene Byrnes and Mrs. Anna Duffy. Santa Claus will be portrayed by Mrs. Agene Trouls. Afterward there will be e social. directed by Mrs. Sadie Bedore. who will be assisted by Mrs. George Deconnick, Mrs. James Crean, Mrs. Catherine Butler, Mss Elizabeth Smith. Mrs. Henry Corden, Mrs. Elizabeth Lamontagne. Mrs. Leo Binnal. Mrs. Agnes Rublnwolf and Mrs. Mary Taegett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
RUBBER FACTORY | WORK INCREASED
Naugatuck Co. Able to Fill
 Government Red Cross, ! Private Orders

Naugatuck, Dec. 6.-Increased work at the U. s. Rubber plant here for many employees is scheduled.
 Eighteen conveyors of the water proof department in the first shift will work tomorrow and the wa terproof department will also oper- ate Saturday, December IA. It is possible that this department will work on December q but the defin- ite work schedule for the next three months is to be announced in the issue of "Nauganotes" due Decem- Der II.
 Walter H. Norton, factory man. ager, has announced that the com- pany will be able to fill both the private orders, which have started to pour in because of early snow falls, as well as the government and Red Cross orders. He stressed he does not anticipate any short age in heavy rubber goods because of 6 failure to fill private orders, and reminded most of the store houses in various sections were well eupplier just previous to the storms. He expects 8 good work schedule can be maintained throughout the Ninter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
CLUB SMOKER
 ATTRACTS 200
St. Stanislaus Young Men Present Varied Show
 Last Night

Over 200 persons attended the smoker given by St. Stanlslaus Young Mems Club last night. Mar. tin Mazurski officiated as master oI ceremonies at the show that was presented.
 A boxing exhibition was featured bv appearance of Charlie Eagle, Maxie Katz, Rocky Clark, and Ed die Dolan. Ken Perry officiated as referee. Wrestling bouts were also presented with the following par ticipating: Joe Hyrnie, the popular North Ender vs Ted Bartlewicz ot Massachusetts. The match ended i'll a draw. In the other matches Win Navarro met Frank Mulcahy and Frank Doyle and Sal Henes paired off.
 Music was offered by Johnny Barna and his accordion with vocal solos by Henry Bartles. Harry Tomklin appeared in the role of magician.
 The committee in charge consist ed of: MT. Mazurski, chairman, Charlie Eagle, Ted Susticki, Ken Perry, Rudy Majewski, Joe Hyrnie, Steve Zielski, Casmir Szezepanski, John Korbuszeski, and Teddy Kob- lyinSki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

Including material reductions of other government expenditure and Q sizeable increase in treasury reve- 0ue through 1941-45. 1. Agriculture Department econom- Rsts estimate that approximately $35,- 900 ,O0O, 900 will be required to finance national defense during the next five years, provided the program is not considerably expanded. Somewhat Offsetting that is President Rcose- velt's plan to reduce public works expenditures.
 Budget Estimate
 In the current fiscal years budget which was presented to Congress last January, MT. Roosevelt esti- mated that the government would spend $8,4o0,O0O,o0O against revenue of 100000. Eliminating the national defense item of $1,80O,000,- GOO for which he budgeted last Janu- ary and assuming that business pickup and real economy ultimately will cut the $2,40O,O0O,OO0 work relief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

ly enjoyed by both men and women. Donations of money are acceptable, and will be spent for appropriate gifts. Checks may be made payable to the Connecticut State Hospital.
 Packages should be sent so as to reach the hospital not later than December 20, and should be ad- dresssd to the Connecticut State Hospital, Mid6letown, Conn, and marked, "Christmas Donation" Those bearing the name ard ad- dress of the sender will be promptly acknowledged. Packages containing gifts separately wrapped should be accompanied by a list of the con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
STATE HOSPITAL
 ASKS XMAS AID
Gifts of Any Description Welcome Before or on
 December 20

The Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown is preparing to observe the Christmas holidays with appro- priate festivities. Every effort will be made to take the season one of rejoicing, and as an aid to such end, gifts for friendless pateints and for those whose frienIs are finan- cially unable to provide gifts, will not only be very acceptable to them, but much appreciated by the hospi- tai management.
 Gifts of any description will be welcome, but men patients appre- ciate ties, handkerchiefs, gloves, hose, cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, etc.; while women patients appreciate aprons, handkerchiefs, gloves, hose, etc. Candy and packages of dates, frs and fancy biscuit are particular
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

COOKING ATTRACTS ONE DEB
 leading lady among Washington's debutantes is Elaine Darlington handsome daughter of Mrs. George Angus Garrett.
 And applause for a mother -and-daughter act goes to Mhe. de Espil charming and handsome wife of the Argentine ambassador, and her tall blonde deoutante daughter Louise Stilwel Although Miss Stillwels cal life this has left very little time for studies she is keeping up with the cooking class Having set tied the matter of If she only could cook Miss Still well probably won't have much for a career, but she has plans for study later, of creative writing in particular
 NO POLITICS FOR MISS FISH
 Elizabeth, the daughter of Representative and Mrs. Hamilton Fish, not only wants to write but has all ready done job the class poem. Her principal n- teres is art especially water colors and paste She prize at local art school when she twelve. and her collected work indicates the prizes won't stop
 She says, T won't go into politics For one thint in politics. And don't like to make speeches"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

The gaiety of teen age socalites is pleasant and nostalgia relief for Capitaites who suffering from Headline Heachaches these days The stiff white invitation cards the orchestra down from New York; and the long white kid gloves in the good old tradition. But the youngsters themselves though they curtsy to custom, make bow to tomorrow, too. They are serious lot.
 FEWER FOLLOW BUTTERFLY" TRAIL
 For one thing fewer girls taking year out for a social fling than before. Most of those who do, devote much time to Red Cross classes in first aid and raising funds for Bundles for Britain" as they do to cocktail parties and dances.
 Rival beauties from the many Washington social cliques are spotlghted at coming out parties and in the social round which begins with the Thanksgiving of your choce and continues to Lent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

Young men practlced the art of carving on wooden models nf game ana pouitry under the supervlsion or carving master 10 the accom-. paniment of music. ln ancient Rome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
Additional Society

Corp. Coyle Post Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion Home on Thursday, December 18th. A not supper will be served at 6:3O o'clock after which a grab bag will be enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

4 chIragO salp specielist states that the average perhoh who reaches the age Of co without becoming bald grows about i5 crops Of hear. a new one every four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
$35, ,OOO, ,OOO, ,OOOToBe
 U. s. Defense Bill
Fve-Year Overall National Defense Deficit of Nearly S2O, ,OOO, ,OOO,O 900 Indicated Figures Rough
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington December 6. = (UP) A five year over M national defense deficit of to 000
 900 indicated today the basis of estimates that will
 cost the United States 000 to during that period The deficit figures rough They are based in rart on the eXpectation of favorable developments
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
Two-sToRY FALL BRUISES

Columtus, o. -OP)-- Eighteen month-old RoweIl Goddard had only miner hurts to show for two-atcry fall fro ma windcw in his home hece. Physicians could find no broken bones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
Capitals Debs Make Bright Spot lin War -Shadowed Social Theater BUT EVEN THEY
BY GERRY DICK NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Washington DebutanS have the social stage pretty much to themselves. With
  is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

tents, in order to obviate the neces. Sity of opening gifts before presen- tat.on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

Mary daughters alike twins. Both blonde blue There thirteen months difference Another tell them bring the thae Marion wants to be honesogoodness and studying at the King Smith School of Drama
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
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. The shleld of the United States has I3
 vertical stripes. white and red. topped
 by field of blue wiihou, stars.
 This Is the fifth Of a series Of five lessons in Flag Etiquette" as ape proved by the National Department Of Amerlcanism. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. offered to the readers nf Tte Waterbury Democrat as . timely patriotic fea ture designed 10 fsmuiate proper observance of National Flag Code regulations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

The Mothers of American Sons VIII hold a regular meeting this evening at the Hotel Elton at 8:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

. The flag should never be draped over the hood. top. sides or back of vehicle. train. automobile or boat When displayed on motor car. the staff should be attached firmly to the chassis or elamped to the radiator cap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06
Daily Statistics
 on Auto Accidents
As of Thursday, Dec. 5th:

As of Thursday, Dec. 5th:
 1889 1940 All traffic accidents. 15,099 16,115 Fatalities ....,...... BIO 296 Injuries .........,. 10,7O7 1O,768 Delayed 194O reports-not anal yZed-nOt included in traffic acci- dent and injury totals which are provisional. 1940 increases higher than indicated above.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

South America may have cham of tslevision brcadcasting stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

MT. and Mrs. John Stevens Mur- phy have returned from their we'd ding trip which was spent in Wash ington, D. o. Mrs. Murphy was the former Marie Barnes of Fox street. They will be at home to friends after December 20th at IS Albion street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

Sle comedy Washington deb the daughter wife of the Argentine Ambassador Despite social
 popularity she keeps up with her cooking classes. Thi invitations week to the local chapter of Bundles for Britain
 Nancy daughter Col Alden the hadlner this years deutante parade She likes fashion model considered making getting benefit of the British Relief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

MT. and Mrs. T. T. Quill of Chase avenue returned from New York where they spent the week in ob- servanee Of their 46th wedding ans niversary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-06

OWhen used to cover Basket, the flag should be placed so that the stars are at the head in the upper right hand corner Cover the heart) looking from the foot The flag should not be lowered into the grave nor allowed to touch the ground.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Books on Race Problems
Are Offered by Library

Americans have in recent years,
been extremely vocal in expressing
their concern over the tragedy Of
oppressed minorities abroad. This
criticism has, in its turn, usually
met with the rejoinder to clean
house first at home before broad
casting advice to the world Today
is Race Relations Sunday" and it
offers an excellent opportunity for
reflection on whether we have, in
deed, as a people, given sufficient
attention to our own minority prob
lens, especially those made more
difficult of solution because they
also are racial problems.
The Public Library, Eighth and K
streets NV, has numerous books
dealing with the history Of minority
races in the United States, their
contributions to American culture
and the steps which might be taken
to promote mutual understanding.
Most widespread and knottiest of
racial problems in the United States
is that of finding the place which
Americas more than 100000
Negroes should occupy. What that
place has been in the past, the cul-
tural contributions made and the
difficulties encountered, may be
found in Carter G.. Woodson's
STORY of the Negro Retold," Edwin
r. Embree's Brown America and
William E, B. Du Bois' BLACK Re-
construction
Pictures of Negro life in the