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Evening star., 1940-05-11

Of Solar Forces In Your Etheric
Body" Monday and Tuesday, 8
pm, DR.. Ranald's closed class In
the study Of hands and handwrit-
ing. Tuesday, 2 pm, Mrs. Boatman
viii discuss THE Troward Philoso-
ply. Friday, 8 pm, Mrs. Burns
viii discuss "The Science Of Liber-
alton. Saturday. 18th, 8 pm, Mr..
Heilman will explain "Astrology as
the Touchstone Of Character" To-
night. 8 pm, the New. Age Crop
will hear Misses Fleurette Jof1ire
and Mildred Dean on "The Min
istry Of the Singing Spirit In the
New Age"
Salvation Army.
Meetings tomorrow are:
Temple Corps, COS e street NV
At II I'm. Maj. r. r. Fox viii speak
on bible Mothers" The 8 pm.
salvation meeting will be In the form
OF Mothers Day pageant, under
the direction Of Mrs. Mai. Harold
Gesner.
-. wa kSOS AVA 0SvSAAbAA 0t4 CCt
N.W.-At II am. the Rev. F. H.
Storms Of Boston, Mass, will speak
on "The Abiding Comforter" and
at $50 pm. on 'The Deadline."
Southeast Corps. 733 Eighth street
SE.-The meetings all day will be
conducted by Adjt. G. G. Strand
berg, newly appointed public. rela-
tions and welfare secretary In the
District of Columbia,
Georgetown Corps, lots Jefferson
street N.W-Capt. Ben Jones will
conduct the II am. holiness meet
Ing, using for his topic Mother"
The 3 pm. service will also be led
by Capt. Jones, who will speak on
Mothers Prayers"
Northeast Corps, IT'S I street
N.E.-Mrs. Capt. Walter Swyers viii
speak on "The Mother Love" at II
am. and at 8 pm. on "Ihe No
binty Of Motherhood"
Evening star., 1940-05-11
Church Activities
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OF the Lords supper Will be ad-
nisnistered, and class Of new menu
bers will be received. DR.. Fendrich's
sermon meditation will be 1.-THE
Meaning OF Communion"
Knox Orthodox.
wills Renewed by God" is the
title Of the morning message on
"Emcacious Grace" "A King Be-
trayed by His Counsellors and Z
Man Befriended by God" will be
the evening sermon. Services at
1916 Vermont avenue NV.
River Road U. r.
Mothers Teaching" will be the
theme Of the Rev. Virgil M. Cosby
at II am. Mothers attending the
service will be given special recog-
milton. Mrs. v. M. Cosby will speak
for the mothers and Harrison
Meserole will speak for the young
people at $50 pm. at Q tea.
Sargent Memorial.
At II am. Mothers Day services
and sermon by the Rev. H. w.
Campbell. Special music by the
senior choir. At 5 pm. Mothers
Day program.
Westminster Memorial.
The Rev. Harry v. Porter will
preach on "A Christlke Attitude
Toward Life" The Senior Young
Peoples Society will present COM
edy, Aaron Slick From Punkin
Crick," on Friday at 8 pm.
N0rthminster.
Mothers Day will be observed at
II am. The Rev. Walter E. Price
will speak on Mother and the
Home" The Marjorie Webster
School will attend with a flower
presentation service in memory of
Mrs. Jessie Webster. The glee club
will form the choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Our New Mayor

Before crowd that taxed the capacity of the aldermanic chamber of Water bury,s city hall, as well as surrounding offices and corridors, inauguration of a new Democratic administration took place yesterday. It was an impressive sight, and when Mayor Vincent Scully looked out over the gathering, as he took the solemn oath of office from Thomas F. Moore, he dedicated himself to the accomplishment, not of startling inno- vations, but of steady progress along the path of civic betterment
 It was just 26 years ago that similar scene was enacted The retiring mayor, Francis T. Reeves, administered the oath of office to another Scully, Martin of be- loved memory. It was not ssich an occaS- ion as that of yesterday raornirlg, for our handsome city hall had noS yet been completed and the officials of that day were scattered far and wide in their de- partmental quarters. The memory of that day must have been bright today as the son succeeded to the office that the father once held
 The Democrat in 1914 said Mayor Scully's principles are for the most part known to the average citizen of Water bury by virtue of his career prior to his election to the mayoralty. ..." The same is just as true today as 1t was then. Mayor Vincent Scully is a worthy son of a man whom Waterbury will long hold in the highest respect. He bids fair to emulate that earlier Scully regime and we doubt if he hopes to do any more than that, which to him certainly would be fulfilling the obligations that he assumed yester- day.
 We say again today as in 1914, C.. we have no doubt but that he will give Water bury as efficient an administration as it has experienced in It's history. ." The editor of The Democrat 26 years ago sad: From Martin Scully much is expected and we will be disappointed if 1t is not forthcoming. ." And echo again rings faintly in our ears.
 Our sincerest good wishes for suc- cessful administration go to Mayor Vim cent Scully today. We trust that he and his official family will enjoy the confi- dence and respect of Waterbury's citi- zenry each and every day of their terms. They assume their responsibilities as Waterbury and the nation enter new decade-the 40's. What they hold for us no one really knows, but we believe the city is fortunate in having it's gov- ernment so capably manned. ...,..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Uncle Sam Sends Cheeks

Nearly million persons will divvy up the impressive sum of IA million dollars during 1940 with the compliments of the federal government Although, the total may be staggering, the average payment per beneficiary comes to only about STA for the year. This Is not much security. No one can live on little more than $2 week. As the social security system gains momentum, the average will increase. At best, under the amend ment effective January 1, the payments are none too high. They are set as lib- orally as sound finances permit - per- haps even higher. If Congress doesn't increase the payroll tax from per cent each for employer and employe to ? per cent each in 1042, the security adminis- tration IS going to find lot of red ink splattered over It's records.
 Here, then, is a security program stretched to the limit. It extends only to covered" workers - that Is, those per- sons who fulfill the requirements of the Security act as amended by remaining employed for specified minimum periods. It does not yield payments on the basis of need, but rather on the basis of average salary earned and length of time employed. It represents the best that can be done with the present tax rate on payrolls. To keep the plan alive with its present provisions, the rate will need to De raised eventually to per cent each for employer and ernploye. Even If these increases are granted, 1t Is doubtful whether Congress or the voters at large will permit higher increases.
 Meanwhile, for those aged persons not included in the general security program, Increases in their monthly pensions may soon be forthcoming. Under the terms c} the social security amendments, the federal government will contribute half of the pensions up to $40 each. The pres eut maximum federal contribution Is $l5. It will be Up to the states, of course, to Increase their share of the pension before persons over 66 can collect their maxi mum of $40 month. No one will con- tend the Security Act, even as amended, Is perfect It IS simply step toward an equitable system.
 Perhaps, when its endless complexities ake better understood, and when the t|naaelal framework becomes more ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Censoring John Lewis

Several thousand Chicagoans will not get to see couple of slits about John l.. Lewis because James Petrillo, head of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, doesn't want them to. New Workers who watched the sequences in "Hellzapoppin" and George Whites Scandals" thought they were lots of fun. Mr. Petrillo didn't. Nor did he like reference to MT. Lewis in another play that opened in Chicago recently, "The Man Who Came to Din- ner."
 Too much publicity for c. I. O. Leader { Lewis, thought Mr. Petrillo, an A. F. of L. man. So the producers tossed out the skits and the lines about the c. l. O. leader because MT. Petrillo said he would close the shows if the cracks stayed in.
 A lot of people = and that includes many solid union men on both sides of the fence - aren't going to like that. Mr. Petrillo, like too many other labor leaders, has lost his sense of humor. When they all begin laughing again, perhaps there will be chance to get them together.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

parent. tns fallacy of depending Un pBna- cens for old age security win become clearer. Voters in states that have re- iected ukopian proposals for old-age security win be thankful they have not encumbered themselves with any un- wieldy tax plans, Every intelligent shopper knows he can't get something for nothing. That goes as well for pen Sions - you can't have them unless some one pays for them. And the aged will much as their neighbors can afford to finance. That will be the foundation of all sound pension programs, state and federal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

Weather reports state that the period from January to and from to 2 will be stormy, snow and sleet predominating. This sounds like typical New England weather in January. Then, if ever come the snows, which often continue severity all during February. One of our biggest snowstorms of recenG years came well on in February, 1884, when the city experi- enced, perhaps, the greatest tieup since March II in 1888, which is known as THE GREAT BLIZZARD. Something over twenty snow storms have been pre- dicted for this winter, but this being New England, you can't count on the weather, and we may have few if any sizeable storms. Again we may have plenty of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

pr. Mark A. May, director of the Insti- tute of Human Relations at Yale Unlver- sity, criticizing the United States public school system said in part that American schools "are dangerous because they encourage social stratification such as existed in England for centuries. The truth of the matter is that the American education system, as 1t actually operates today, is really more like the social class system of education in England than 1t IS like our American ideal" The educator went on to say that we revolted from Eng land to adopt democratic practices and then copied the English system of educa- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Selected Poem
CLOSED HOUSE

Robert P. Tristan Coffin in the New York Times) He could go there Summers, but his house Holds only sunshine oil the Summer through, The whippoorwill sings on tho lilac bush Surprised to find an empty house 90 new. The clapboards are snow white, and all the blinds Are opened wide aS if the house were filled With many faces drinkinS light and air, But all the light on emptiness is spilled The lilac is kept back and not permitted To notify by bloom the house is lost; The place seems open to callers of all kinds Except the careless ores the rain and frost It looks as though before you passed the slope Of outside cellardoor, the low
 Door would rise up and let out man, And he would sing out with bright hello. The owner takes good care his house shall look Decent to the people going by
 Ho owes it to himself, for this house Is The place where he was born and he will die
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
PROGRESS TOWARD
 THAT BRIDGE
(Hartford Courant)

For years the need of another bridge over the Connecticut ct Hartford hag been evident. Spring. field, e smaller city with c less seri- ous traffic problem, has three such bridges within three miles, ard 1t finds ample use for all of them. But this city and its rapidly expanding neighbor, East Hartford, must not only squeeze their own traffic across the now inadequate Memorial bridge but they must also care for the inc creasing flow of through-traffic brought in by the improved high- ways from the south, west and east.
 The report of the Hartford Bridge Commission indicates that Q new means of crossing the river here can bI provided without adding to the financial burdens of the state. Over q period of twenty-five years, the commission reports on the basis of Q traffic study carried out by an ex- perienced firm of engineers, tolls would pay for brige costing $f,- 2b0,000, which is approximately the amount that the preliminary eSti- Rsases of the state highway depart inenc show that e suitable bridge would cost.
 So 1t appears that another bridge is not the "pipe dream" 1t has solne- times appeared to be In the past. A means of paying forN 1t has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

In 1940 the postoffice is going to issue thirty-five picturesque stamps. The col lectors will be interested to know that five famous Americans will be represented thereon. The first five of these has been announced and they will be portraits of Washington Irving on the one-cent green, James Fenimore Cooper on the two-cent red, Ralph Waldo Emerson on the three cent purple, Louisa May Alcott on the five-cent blue, and Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) on the ten-cent brown. The first day sales on these stamps will be in a locality that was stamping ground" more or less of the person represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

dinner that will play to Q capacity house."
 NOTE-Jim personally is con- vinced that Roosevelt will say nothing about his political, plans in his speech.
 FDR AND GARNER
 There Is one reunion on the day Congress opens which gossip-lov- ing Washington would give it's shirt to witness. It is the meeting between Roosevelt and Garner.
 Since they parted just two months ago, the vice president has tossed his hat in the ring as definite candidate for the White House regardless of what the president may do. Also, in the meantime, Roosevelt has told in- inmates that No. 1 on his list of unacceptable nominees is Garner.
 This puts the two chiefs at squarely opposite poles.
 This is nothing new. The two men have been in contending camps on Q number of occasions in the last two years. But these differences have been on Issues, This is the first time ssince the pre-convention battle of 1882 when they have crossed swords on personal ambitions.
 Yet, insiders who know both men we'll are offering bets that they will greet one another like long lost brothers.
 Real fact Is that despite all their differences of viewpoint,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

both men are genuinely fond of each other and they never have had Q personal row. Garner has aired his opinions bluntly and forcefully, and Roosevelt has done the same. But they have never really quarreled.
 MERRY-GO.ROUND
 One move in the minds of the Jack Garnerites Is that in the last showdown he might withdraw to let Sam Rayburn step Into the picture Memorable date in the history of American jour- nalism was 60 years ago today, when The New Orleans States was founded to battle the notor- ious Louisiana lottery. Since then the States has fought editor- ially and valiantly against the Huey Long regime and played 6 leading role in exposing last sum- mer's scandals .. Herbert Hoov- CT Is getting bit of ribbing on his war memorial library, whose i7 stories tower In needle-lAke grandeur above the Leland Stan- ford campus. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of the university, and Hoover's Secretary of the Interior, always has insisted that Boulder Dam should be called Hoover Dam" despite It's official name. So now Stanford students are calling the i7-story Hoover Library, Boulder" Library.
 Copyright, lo40, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
NEW ENGLAND LANDSCAPE
(Hartford Courant)


 In it's provincial days, New Eng land used to boast of the infinite variety of its weather But now that 1t has grown up and seen the world 1t has learned that, if It's weather is still one of the seven wonders of the world, It has still another claim to fame; with few notable excep- tions--say the rain forest of Central America and the desert scenery of Arigona-it has about all the land- scapeS there are.
 The countrywide on Christmas had Q strangely foreign look to It.. Then one TecorRnized it; 1t was the steel-cold winter landscape to which old Pieter Brughel of Brussels turned again end again near Brus- sells. And if one wanted to carry the comparison further, the same inuffied, Tednosed figures skated on the same black ico that Brueghel knew and painted,
 Tn due tlme, Spring will come to New England and Brueghels ice will melt. Then 1t will become OVIObb buEHs 4Hu &kEoAA 8ESSh VI bk19 new birch foliage will drApe the quiet hiilsides, the willows will hang quiet leaves beside the streams and Q visiting Erenchrnaa will become homesick for those landscapes that are today the Baybison Schools chief claim to remenibrance.
 Fat Summer will follow with It's deep fields and heavy-lidded thun- der-clouds. and the body of John Ruskin will stir In the graveyard at Coniston. For he will recognize t, as most New EnglandeTs will not, as the "classic landscape,v that scene which the painters Of his youth turned out ifl 6 Fncnotcnous succession when. ag Ruskin used to complain. they ignored athe golden light of 0eoreIoflc. But come early September and Ruslin will rest quiet aghin. for them the sun pours down ii the afternoon with that linearthiy radiance that is found elsewhere only in the Roman Com pagna.
 Wherever he travels, the New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Views of The Press

worked out, and the potential rev. enues are deemed adequate. On the basis of the bridge commissions study, the highway department Is in Q position to proceed, as the commission recommends that 1t do, with more detailed studies of the project wh!cl when 1t Is completed, will speed through traffic as well as relieve the ell but intolerable con- gestion of downtown Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

i. How many days are in . Leap Year?
 2. Name the coach of the Wash- ington Redskins football club.
 3. What type Of boat Is c Hghter9
 {. What is the correct pronuncia. ton of the word acumen2
 5. Name the third ranking State ia the U. S. in area.
 6. Where IS the Kentucky Derby run?
 2. Name the gritish First Lord Of tho Admiralty. Z 6. In which South American country Is the city and port of Co- nliinbo9
 9. Approximately how long does it take the sun at It's equator to TO- tate on It's axis9
 70. What is the American Dill Of HIghts''2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Daily Almanac
1:0 q. m.

Moon fIBeB l:UO 0. m. ff
 Sun rises 7:i0 .. fn.; sets 4:34 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 You're in the 40s now. Wonder what great events viii come to pass7 The '2O,s and '30's all had their full measure of trial tribuias ton, as well as heights of success Make the 4O's what you want thera to bel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Words ending In silent . omit the c before sufiaxes begin- ming with . vowel, hs, true. trulsm; type, typing; sale. salable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
. HlGHLlGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
Lin Yutang Reflects True Chinese Spirit

Lin Yutang's Moment in Picking" (John Day: 93) is like Q slng-song Chinese melody, with high. pitched plaintive overtones and deeper, throbhing bases. 4 simple song, and sweet, but melancholy with minor chords.
 Encompassing family's life from tho Boxer Rebellion in 1900 to tho present Japanese invasion. the story reveals the inner philosophy of the stoical Chinese, and the promise that Japan's conquest may ultimately backfire. Most important, however, Is the insight the book provides into Chinese family life and customs.
 The story is that of two daugh- ters of wealthy Chinese family, and Is concerned more with their personal affairs, loves, weddings, funerals, their servants, and friends It is the stor yof Mulan, gay and sott-voiced an dof Mochow, praeti- col and bright-eyed.
 You get Q new picture of Q Chl. llene life, of parental domination of the concept of Chinese morality. pr. Lin's descriptions are detailed. his explanations full, and none Of the charm is lost.
 What the story lacks in inelo- drama, it makes lip in sincerity and truth. Here is 6 story to be read slowly with full appreciation of its beauty.
 While Lin Yutang gives us q back ground for war in China, Unto sep- panen provides . penetrating insight into conditions and life iSi EinIard, in ..gun and storm" (Bobbs-AseTr e2B0), the story of Q Finnish peasant Like many Scandinavian novels. t is tedious ct times but t dces contain important background data on the Films and their iindylng hatred of everything Russian. rho little nations surprising stand against Soviet encroachment be- comes moro understandable through tho eyes of Author eeppanen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

lied as masculine. The earth is called Mother Earth" because it ia regarded as the coss.ssss.on maternal parent of all life. To Q sailor a vessel is always "she," because he depends upon 1t and 1t is dear to him. He compares 1t with woman, from whom he is often long se- parated by the nature of his enn- ployment. A ships husband" Is Q part owner, or other person ap- pointed as manager to look after and provide stores, provisions, or assistance for 8 ship when in port. c. When was the name of Os- sining, N. Y, changed from Sing Sing? A. In 1901.
 c. What Is the composition of good cement for mending crockeryS A. One of the strongest and easiest applied ceinenE ..s iis..s and the white Of an egg. To use, take Q sufficient quantity of the egg to mend one article ct Q time, shave off Q quantity of quick lime, mix thoroughly to paste and apply to the broken edges, and press firm- ly together.
 e. Who administers the Old-Age and Survivors, Trust Fund provided for by the amended Social Security Act?
 A. A Board of Trustees colnpos- ed of the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Labor and the Chairman of the Social Security Board.
 c. When did France recognize Franco's regime by sending Mar shall Phiilipe Petrain as ambassa- dor? tt
 "A. March 3, 1889.
 e. When and where was the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation incorporated? A. It was incorporated under the Membership Corporations Law of the State of New York with the approval of the New York State Board of Charities, In 1927.
 e. What size pipes are used for oil pipelines.
 A. They vary from { to i2 ln- ches, and average about g Inches in diameter.
 If you want . copy of our brOOklet 1.-THE STORY or THE CALENDAR" send to The Wa. terbury Democrats Washington maanaasa aAaN MhlnAAanAh .aAnAaA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

This will probably be an unusual year in many ways. It is among other things the year of the big leap which comes every four years and which gives us 366 days, February, which is the most sighted month of the year, getting an extra day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

NAAAM OUbs GU no went 10 look for himself and. R you're planning to visit here, maybe you ousht Co paste this data ln your hat.
 Most of the Broadway caba- ret beauties lol- ter at the Para m ount Drug Store near Sand st. between the shows.
 The prettiest dress models of NRam1natkaVa aen,,-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

Important social item of the year ln the Province of Ontario Is that Marie, Annette, Yvonne, Cecile and Emile Dionne are returning to their home after a five year sojourn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
I New York
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New York, Jan. 2-one of my industrious sleuths, alert for pul- chritude. wondered tho other day where the towns psettiest girls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

If you want 2 copy Of our brooItlet 1.-THE STORY or THE CALENDAR" send to The Wa terbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents In postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02
Washington Merry Go-Round
DREW PEAR S O N ROBERT s. ALLEN

quietly the White House that the President definitely his possible
  This committing being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

No ham and eggs' for California after all. The state will have to take 'em scranl- bled as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-02

Englander is seldom for from re minders of home. There isn't muc. n the line of scenery that he hasrs already seen.