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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
Making Decisions An
Art, Says DR.. Walker
Life Settles Issues for Everyone Unable to Make Up
Their Minds Ayers Second Congregational Pastor

zone OF the most significant
things about human life Is that u
Is full OF decisions" stated Rev. Dr..
John @. Walker, ppastor OF the Sec
ond Congregational church In his
sermon yesterday morning entitled
1.-THE Day Of Decision"
Dr.. Walker said, In part;
There ore some decisions that one
makes once In q life time, there are
some that come up for revision from
time to time, there are countless
smaller decisions that must be made
from day to day and even from hour
10 hour. One OF the things one must
learn Is the ART OF making decisions.
What so many fall to realize Is that
to fall to decide rs In most cases 10
make O fatal decision. The choice OF
voca tion, the choice Of your aVo"
cations, your hobbies, are matters
that cannot be postponed In.
definitely, at least without serious
consequences. know two young
men, handsome, well-mannered,
fairly we'll educated, with good
background but they don't seem In
terested In doing anything In par
ticular. The; have tried their hands
at few things but they never seem
to get Interested In O Job. They
didn't finish college, they haven't
got anywhere IN the business world,
they have no training for any Of the
professions. They can't seem 10 make
up their minds. They can't decide,
Well the decision Ii being made for
them and It's On unhappy decision.
Life Is full OF decisions and II you
can't or won't make up your mind,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
BISHOP MCCONNELL
ATTENDS MEETING
District Session Here At.
tended By Representa-.
tives of II Churches

Nationalism as q rival 10 Christ
ianity which should be viewed with
serious concern was described by
Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell at o
district Methodist meeting In the
First Methodist Church yesterday
afternoon.
The majority of the 70 Methodist
churches IN the district sent repre-
sentatives TO the meeting which was
the first Of the district under the
new plan adopted at the merger
conference Of the North and South
Methodist churches.
Howard Brockett Of Hartford was
named district lay leader. Mrs. An.
ME Mansfield Of New Haven and
Harry B. Fisher OF New Haven were
elected assistants. Henry r. Thomas
OF Ansonia was appointed distric,
secretary.
william II. Read Of Whitestone
N. y. described trip he enjoyed
around the world during which he
made point OF inspecting mission.
nry work. He said he hoped thai
after the present war Is over some.
thing can be done by which Africa
would be administered by q nationa
group Of some sort which would enc
exploitation OF the natives. HI
stressed how remarkable II was tina
30 many people In foreign coun'
tries were being reached by miss
ionary influence with practically
little money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
In The Local TheaterS
STATE

II you intend TO see the grand
double hit bill currently ct Warner
Bros. State theater you'll have IL
hurry as performances tomorrow
evening conclude Its engagement.
Spotlighting the show Is "A Child 10
Born" starring Geraldine Fitzgerald
with O big cast; also private Detect
I've" with Dick F'oran and Jane
Wyman In the featured roles.
Manager Julia Smith OF the State
proudly announces that starting
Wednesday Victor Hugo's immortal
classic, "rhe Hunehback Of Notre
Dame" will make Its local debut at
that theater and, OF course, OF
regular State prices.
Termed aS i040s sensation OF sen.
sations and the might!est movie Of
oil II boasts q giGgantlc cast OF over
$500 with 100 featured players; 10
staggering cllmaetie sequences and
over two hours OF unbroken thrills
and magnifieenee. Here Is truly the
one picture you must say you've
seen.
Tho film IL big beyond oil words,
thrilling beyond belief and magnifi-
cent beyond compare. For more
than u century the classic has moved
the worlds millions and now II comes
to life on the screen In o mighty
mobilization Of every kind Of thrill
In the history Of the theater.
HighlightS OF the film include the
tight In the bell tower, the hunchs
backs capture Of the dancing girl;
the mob attack on the Cathedral;
the flood Of molten lead; the Whipp-
Ing wheel: the torture OF Esmeralda;
the rescue from the gailows and
topping oil the thrills Is the death
struggle atop the highest pinnacle
OF Notre Dame.
Charles Laughton In the leading
role SurpaSses every previous por.
trayal. Equally splendid In O featured
role Is Maureen O'Hara who, accord
Ing 10 preview critics, makes q sem
Sational American debut as the gypsy
girl. Histrinie excellence Is also
exhibited by the other prominent
members OF the support, such as
Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas
Mitchell, Edmond O'Brien and Allan
Marshal.
In addition the management will
present u marvellous surrounding
program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
OFFERING GIVEN
FINNISH CAUSE
Rev. DR.. Mauerer Speaks
on Needs of COngrega. y
tiOnal Church

Rev. DR.. Oscar Il. Mauerer speak
Ing as moderator OF the General
Council Of Congregational and
Christian churches at the First
Congregational church last night
listed several phases Of Congrega-
tionalism which he said would bear
strengthening.
Rev. DR.. James Il. Gregg. presid.
ed at the services and said that the
Offering would be turned over TO
the Finland relief fund.
DR.. Maurer explained that he
based his observation on the Con-
gregational church on the fact that
he attended 80 Congregational con-
ferences In the United States and
It's territories.
Ono aspect Of Congregationalism
which needs more attention DR..
Maurer said Ia the principal Of III
dependence OF each Individual Con-
gregational church.
Another weakness he said was the
ignorance Of the average layman IN
the Congregational church OF
church Of church history, tradition
and organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

life settles the issue for you. II you
are on a bus and you can't make
W your mind whether to get of at
the next corner or not, the bus driv-
er decides for you whether he knows
II or not.
A great many people have an idea
that Gal education Is largely at mat
ter Of acquiring knowledge and
Skills. Grained that O broad liberal
education must be soundly based on
wide knowledge and the ability TO
use that knowledge, there Is more
to the story than that. A man may
be stuffed as full OF informa ion ns
q one volume encyclopedia and yet
lack plan and point and purpose In
life. A man may have great tech
meal skill or outstanding business
ability and still be o most unpleas-
ant, unhappy and socially useless
and hopeless sort Of person. Ny 70.
vorite definition OF education Is, HE
Is On educated man who has O mind
apt for noble choices and O heart
capable Of O mighty love-" You need
decision and the ability TO make
generous and noble decisions before
you can call yourself truly educated.
And II you are willing TO accept that
definition OF education, I an willing
that you should use II as O definition
also. HE Is O religious man who
has. o mind apt for noble choices
and q heart capable Of q mighty
love-" The best things In o sound
education and In practical religion
are ono and the same.
Life demands obedience. Our gen.
Grafton may think that obedience Is
service. Our generation may insist
on freedom, emancipation, self.eX.
preston. But think the pendulum
Is swinging back. Unfettered, lawless
freedom becomes license and exacts
Its own penalties. No, we prosper
In health and happiness, not by
breaking laws, but BY keeping them.
The great musician Ia obedient TO
the highest laws OF armony. The
great Christian OF the type OF Sir
Wilfred dranfell Ia obedient 10 the
most exacting laws Of brotherhood
and sacrif4eial service. II Is obedi-
enee to the higher law and not
riotous and careless disobedience
that makes for happiness N life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
STRAND

Only two days remain In which
theatergoers may see and enjoy the
fine twin bill currently OF the pop
ular Warner Bros. Strand theater
Headlining the program Is the
comedy. thriller "The Cat and the
Canary with Bob Hope and Paulette
Goddard In the leading roles; also
David Niven and Loretta Young IN
Externally Yours.
Topping the new program opening
OF the strand on Wednesday ID
another In the "rhin Man" series
Another Thin Man" which Ia said
TO Surpass both preceding pictures
for hilarious moments and iliysterl.
Gus doings.
The film brings back TO the screen
Nick Charles, that ace sieuth Of the
screen and his witty wife, Nora
William Powell and Myrna Lay are
reunited as the ''ThIn Man" pair and
this time there Is Q junior "Tilin
Man. the new baby OF the Charles
family, who draws almost as many
laughs o. his fiimblc-witted parents
For splre-tingling thrills and OK
cellent characteriEations the picture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
POST-CHRISTMAS
VIGIL OBSERVED
Polish Church Societies
Hold Annual Supper in
Parish Hall

Members Of the 81. Stanislaus
Kostka church consisting OF those
OF Polish extraction celebrated the
Traditional post Christmas vigil OF
their race at o supper held ut the
church hall Oh East Farm street
last night. The committee M
charge consisted OF the presidents
Of the four Women's organizations:
Mrs. Peter Korbuszewska Of the Ro-
sary society, Mrs. Antoni Kwiazdow.
ski OF the Sacred Heart OF Mary 30
ciety, Frances Brovick OF the So
dality OF Mary, and Mrs. zduncZyk
OF the Stowargys2enie Polek. N
They were assisted by o sub-coiil-
mittee consisting Of Mrs. w. Dolce
ka, A. KosakowSka, A. Staniss, w.
Maiinowska, X. Qawryeh, J. OS-
trowska, A. Jasinslsa. w. Dzierzynski
d. KadSiewicS, b. Mazuski, Miss M.
Zablotny and Miss II. Zawilinski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
THDkY BALL.
WORKERS NAMED
Committee to Discuss
Plans on TnfantiIe Para.
Iysis Fund Wednesday

The committee in charge Of the
Presidents Birthday Ball In Water
bury will meet Wednesday night at
8 o'clock at the x. M. G. A. Plans
will be completed for the annual
affair, which will be held at Ham,
ilton Park pavilion, Jan 30.
Headquarters were opened today
at The Elton for the local cam
paign against infantile paralysis
The several phases Of the drive will
be directed from that point.
Internal Revenue Collector Thomas
s. Smith Of Hartford is state chair
man Of the campaign. Carl Taylor
Of Spring Glen Is New Haven county
chairman.
Mayor Vincent A. Scully is hon
orary chairman Of the Waterbury
committee, and Thomas p. Cassidy
Is chairman.
Other members Of the executive
committee are: Reception. Charles
J. Allen; publicity Gerard Harring-
ton; administration, John J. Caro-
Ion; ball, James J. Curtin; enter
tainment, Harry x. Cashin; tick
cts, Gabriel Price; coin box, James
M. Monaghan, and william M
Harris, Frank J. Green, Rev. 10.
seph Valdambrini, DR.. Edward j
Godfrey, Carol Knibbs. Walter
Jarvis, and @. Arthur Dubois.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
TX. OF INSTALL
STATE OFFICERS
Past Grand ChanceIlOrs
Assist in Ceremonies I
Held in Rockville

Waterbury knights Of Pythias
headed by Morris L. Robin past
grand chancellor, attended the cere-
monies in Rockville Saturday night
when Rev. DR.. George Il. Brookes,
pastor Of the Union Congregational
church In Rockville was installed as
grand chancellor Of the Connecticut
department. The guest Of honor
was Supreme Inner Guard Fred
Sylvester, OF Auburn, Maine.
Past Supreme Rep. Manlius H.
Norton, Of plainville, was the In
stalling officer and was assisted by
Past Grand Chancellors Robin, Ar
thur r. Mitchell, Of Hartford, VIII
liam q. Shutter, West Haven; PHI
lip w. Merriman, East Hartford;
John H. Handerlack, Middletown;
Supreme Reps. Samuel O. Kone Of
Hartford and Retiring Grand
Chancellor Cox.
Grand Master william y. Barton
Of the Odd Fellows and Mrs. Bar
ton; Grand Chief Florence Lolan
Of Bridgeport, head Of the Pythian
Sisters Of Connecticut, and william
s. Hutchinson, grand secretary Of
the Odd Fellows, were guests.
Others installed were: Grand
vice. chancellor, Elmer H. Louns-
bury, Hartford: grand keeper Of
record and seal, Edward q. Asphalt,
Plainville; grand master Of exche-
quer, Francis q. Korn, Durham;
grand prelate, Frank e. Larson,
Bethel; grand master Of arms. Har-
old Cooper, Bridgeport; grand inner
guard, John Wennergren of Man.
chester; grand outer guard, Will
liam Gerhardt, Colchester; junior
past grand, Melvin q. Cox, Mani
chester; grand trustee, Daniel M,
Hoskins, Hartford; supreme repre-
sentatives, Samuel o. Kone, Hart
ford and John H. Haunderlack
Middletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

Seaman Bill Pollard, son Of Detective-L Lieutenant
and Mrs william F. Pollard of South Main street. re-
turns to his ship the u S. s. Upshur Wednesday. Dur
ing few days stay at his home he tod OF many ex-
citing experiences on the Upshur which patro!ed the
Atlantic Coast The ship is now at Its base In Norfol
Va. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deeley's only son Is seri'
ousIy i'll in St. Marys hospital with throat infection
Three nurses on eight hour shifts are attending the
youngster daily. Mrs. Robert Brady OF BALDWIN WIN
better half Saturday in honor Of her birthday. Bob
never forgets Lucy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
NOTED MUSICIAN
TOLECTURE HERE
Madame Olga Samaroff
Stokowski Opens Series
Wednesday

Madame Olga samaroR Stokow-
SIX! who lectures here Wednesday
evening. was born In San Antonio,
Texas, while her father, who was
On army ofiicer, was stationed there.
On January 10th, 1905, she made
her debut as o. conectr pianist In
Carnegie hall, New York, with the
New York symphony orchestra
Walter DamroSch conducting. In
1911 Olga SamaroR married Leo
pold Stokowski. conductor Of the
Philadelphia orchestra.
When the Juilliard Foundation
organized Its Graduate School In
1925 Madame Stakowskl was i'm.
inediately engaged 10 teach plano,
and has remained on the faculty
ever since. In 1927 she became head
Of the piano department OF the
Philadelphia ConverSatory 81 Music,
post she still holds.
Gradually two main detectives de-
veloped aS her contribution TO
American musical life outside OF
her piano classes, namely, 10 Gre.
NV VRb0A vNAAAbJ bAOkAb AAkbS AhASo AVA
American born land trained inuSi.
clans; and 10 increase the audience
for art music In the United States
So In the spring Of 1927 she found.
Cd the Schubert Memorial, Inc. This
assures young artists entree, on
merit, into the concert world.
Madame samaroff's work as con.
cert pianist, teacher, critic con-
vinced her that more widespread
interest In music should be created
II the development OF music IN
America was to progress. 81 IN 1929
she evolved o method OF adult edu-
cation In music that ID now achiev-
Ing remarkable results. In 1880 the
Laymata's Music Courses became
part OF the educational activities Of
the Town Hall and the success with
which they have met seems TO prove
beyond any doubt the service u
music which Madame Sarnarod
gtokowskis type OF education foi
the listener can perform.
II Is such Q lecture that Madame
stokowski viii present on Wednes.
day evening, January 10th In Day.
export hall, under the auspices oi
the Mattatuck Musical Art Society
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
COMMUNITY CLUB
MEETS TOMORROW
City Appropriation for
Constructing New Gym
Aim of East Enders

The East End Community cluk
will hold Its first 1910 meeting to-
morrow night at the Hamilton Park
pavilion. The business session will
DO followed by on entertainment
program. Lawrence Kenny will pre-
side.
Chairman william Cavanaugh will
report on the clubs success ir
securing O city appropriation for the
construction Of O gymnasium OF An
derson school. A report on the
Christmas prty for children will bt
given by Chairman Joseph Brophy
Reports will be made also by COM
mittees In charge Of bowling, drama
tics and other activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
VFW ORGANIZING
sons UNIT HERE

A campaign 10 enroll oil youths
eligible In branch Of the Sons OF
Veterans OF Foreign Wars WaG
scheduled to open here today under
the sponsorship Of Wheeler Young
post and Its auxiliary, Lieutenant
Shea unit. The campaign Ia being
directed by Deputy Chief Of statt
Francis w. Orencole, Past Com
mander william Walker and Senior
Vice. Commander william J Shana-
han. Youngsters over Q years OF age
and SOM stepsons or legally adopted
sons OF members or potential mem.
bers OF the v. r. w. will DO accepted
for membership.
The new unit similar to the Sons
OF the Legion will adopt O program
OF social, educational and athletic
activities when organization Is COM
pleted.
The nationa. v. r. W. encamp.
ment at Its Louisville session au.
thorized the formation Of the Sons
Of the v. r. w.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

Johnny Grebb OF Naugatuck former Princeton uni
verstv basketball player, wound up weeks vacation
with his mother Saturday to return to his duties
next week at the Ford plant in Dearborn Ohio Johnny
was chosen as one of four from personnel OF 24O workers
who were chosen from the staff at the Ford Exhibit az
the Worlds Fair to accept posts in the Dearborn plant
He likes his lob immensely and likes the west The west
certainly agrees with Johnny for he has put on plenty OF
weight Since last laid eyes him when he played with
the Ashley basketball club here last WINTER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

More orchids for Major Thomas J. Bannigan and
staff at the u Veterans Hospital at Newington just
take all the nice things that have been said and written
about the splendid way in which Uncle Sam treats MS
boys" at this well known institution, label the collec-
ton my sentiments" and sign the name Of Walter 4.
Jarvis past commander Of Corporal Coyle Post, Ameri
car Legion and exalted ruler Of the Waterbury Lodge
Of Elks "And that would be yocing my appreciation
in most modest way says Walter Well ne ought
TO know. He recently graduated" from the vets
hospital after undergoing major operation; His
tributes however only echo the grateful acknowledge
nents of World Wa Veterans from all parts OF New
England that the Newington Hospital typifies the
utmost in efficiency, medical treatment and hospital
fly such as Is intended by and expected Of the y -
Veterans Administration Other veterans hospitals
have been euogzed. Other STATS have been praised,
but looking at the records none have ben consistently
mentioned as tops" in all regards as the Newngton
institution And looking intently at the picture
presented by the sincere praise Of veterans one finds
Justification for all the nice things In the form OF praise
In the personal qualifications the ability the TACT the
kindness and the warmth Of frendneSs Of the hos
pital's guiding geniuses Major Tom" Bannigan,
manager, and Dr. Thomas Maher chief medical officer
More power to them! Here's wishing for all veterans
many years Of health happiness and prosperity to the
two Toms! They, by their years OF kindness, have
proved that Uncle Sam make life little happier,
brighter and healthier for his boys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
IDA LIKES PAINTING

Ida Luplno, who has @ featured
role with Ronald Coliiian IN 1.-THE
Light That Failed which william
A. Wellinan made for Paramount,
has most Of the corners Of her new
home filled with pottery decorated
with her own paintings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
TodsyS AnSwess 70
URANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
!. Andante; (c) moderately slow.
2. Coda Co closing measures Of
composition.
3. Allegro: tb) lively.
4. Pizzicato: I'D directions 10
8. Caden2a: (b) incidental solo.
pluck strings with fingers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

Rev. Roger B T. Anderson, likabe rector OF Trinity
church. received load Of congratulatory messages on
ember of the Jewish War Veterans Is expected to be
discharged from the Veterans hospital In Newington late
this week Victoria Grodecki OF Terryvile Is con-
valescing in ST. Mary's hospital. Jack Muligan,
past state commander took In the state meeting OF the
Disabled American Veterans Of the World War IN Bristol
YESTERDAY afternoon Robert L. Fisher Of Ltchfeld
former Secretary Of the New York Stock Exchange has
been named vicecharan for the state In charge OF the
drive for raising funds for the Finnish Relief Fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

The 18th annual masquerade
ball Of the C0ncOrdia Singing So
Clety will be held Jan. 20 ut the
clubs new auditorium on Bank
street. It will be the first time In
some years that the club has had
quarters large enough in which TO
hold the bali.
The committee comprises John
II. Klrschbaum, chairman; q.
Middleton Parsons, William j..
BOrchardt, Gustave Kopp, Alfred
Rother, Louis Pellnitz, Joseph \.
Hench, Otto Reichenbach, Otto
Mculliet and Curt Arndt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08
New York's long, long trail.

New York's long, long trail, 50 you think you'll
take walk around New York's water front? 1t may
sound simple, but you had better arrange for long
vacation and pack your knapsack well. According TO
data In the files Of the New York City Writer'S Project
OF New York City, there some 57S miles OF water
front within the city limits, and some Of the trail
pretty remote from hot dog stands and other quick
lunch facilities upon which the average New Yorker
leans so heavily for susenance Once on your way you
will find that your tour full Of traps and hazards as
neglected golf At some points your progress
will be barred by armed minons Of both the Army and
the Navy wanting to know all about your business and
right now they won't mean maybe. In other sections
you will have difficulty In getting around the piers and
docks where the ships Of about ninetyfve navigation
companies cast their howsers ashore. Great plants OF
many kinds will bar your path sugar reinerie electric
light plants breweries and host Of Others shpyards
will question your right Of way; suspicious watchen
may yell "vardyatinkyergoin" at you but Il you are OF
the stuff that makes true ADVENTURES you'll persist and
all this will pass. You will discover deep woods and
gently rolling hills beautiful parks and sparkling ocean
'front.' kindly policemen who will guide you on your way
and pretty girls who will wave and shout firatously at
YOU from factory and house windows You will beau:
fful yachts and majestic ships grubby little boats and
sleek speed launches you will nhale the aroma OF coffee
from Brazil spices from the Orient and the thousand
and one other odors that 90 to make up the gaor and
lure OF New York Citys water front II you enjoy hiking
and can get away, by all means make the tour your
time and effort will be richly rewarded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-08

Police dogs do not have o ten
dency 10 become cross with old age
any more than do dogs Of other
breeds.