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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
'CTTY'S WOODEN
 SCHOOLS 'FINE''
School Board Gets Report
 on Condition of Three 's
 Buildings E

An echo of the Rockville school controversy was heard at a meeting of the Board of Education last night when the schoolhouse committee re- ported that the city,s three wooden schools are in fine condition. The schools are East Mountain, Bucks Hill and Lincoln. sss The board last June condemned and closed the Rockville school, a two story wooden building, calling it a fire trap. The report on the three other schools stated that a certain amount of hazard in case Of fire was eliminated because they are one-story structures.
 Last n,ght'S meeting was the first one in months at which no dele gates from Rockville were present in support cf their cause, but the sub-s ject was reintroduced by Commis- sioner Harold Parkinson, who asked how the cinder path from Reidvilleg to East Farms school is progressing. President Thomas Ashton report ed that Supt. of Streets Herbert Scott Smith is studying on working on the proposed path, which was voted by the board as a safety meas ure for the Reidville pupils who were transferred to East Farms when their own school was closed.
  As of June 1, 1904, the Ameri- can aviation industry had a back, 4F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

Waterville Oct. 15-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly of Thomaston avenue entertained Saturday evening at the Old Hundred Inn, Southbury, for MT. and Mrs. Albert W. Hughes of Sheffield street, in honor of their twenty first wedding anniversary. Four couples were present, all mem bers of a card club, including, MT. and Mrs. Albert Hughes, MT. and Mrs. Carlton Draper, MT. and Mrs. Chris Harmon and MT. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly.
 Francis, Whelan of Huntingdon avenue is recuperating at his home following two weeks illness.
 MT and Mrs. Louis Bouley of
 Huntingdon avenue spent the week end in New York City.
 Mir and Mrs. Russell Atherton of Essex avenue and son Jack, and daughter, Betty, also Jean Caldwell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Caldwell of Huntingdon avenue att tended the Purdue Club outing, held Sunday at the University of Con- necticut, Storrs. Five professors at the university are Purdue men.
 The Fairmount Community Club mid-monthly card party planned to- morrow night, has been postponed until Wednesday evening, October 9 because of the registrations being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

Mrs. DeYo, corresponding secre- tary of the National w. c. T. U., spoke today at the opening session of the two-day convention being held in Waterbury. Her subject was Look Homeward, America!"
 Before hospitably opening their homes to war suffering children, American mothers must face the danger to which these youngsters and their own children are exposed by the liquor traffic." said the tenn perance leader. Tn the United States there are 100000 outlets for the sale Of liquor. 100000 places eagor to start the youth of Amer ica on the downroad of drunken neso and crime. For crime and liquor go hand in glove.
 The Record Shows
 Judge J. M- Braude of the Chi cago Boys Court, whose experience covers 1900 individual boys cases, has stated that under the influence of liquor boys will commit any crime. Then they will steal money t0 buy more liquor. From Judge Braude's experience in Chicago's area of more than 5000 retail liquor establishments we can readily under stand the reason for the army of 70O.D00 sboy and girl criminals in the files of the F. B. T."
 The juke box, coin-operated me- chanical photograph is a siren which lures American youth into saloons, explained Mrs DeYo. Mem berD of this multi-million dollar vending machine industry are frank in saying that without the liquor traffic their bushes swould evapor- ate."s
 Young people love music and dancing. Without the juke box you would not find naf-a-dozen high school and college age young people in any tavern. But juke box and tavern make an irresistible combin- ation. At a saloon they can dance to the latest hot record for a nickel. The implied cover charge for a table is to buy drink. They do-starting in soft drinks or beer or wine and ending up as full fledged customers of gin or whis- key"
 Propaganda
 The liuuor outlets themselves are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
LOURDES HOLY NAME
 TO SPONSOR SMOKER

The Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes held their regular meeting in the parish hall on South Main street last eve- ming with Rev. Rocco Nadile, chap lain, and George Ayotte of Laval street, as guest speakers.
 A smoker was discussed with November II as the tentative date. The affair will be held in the parish hall. Fred Hadden is chairman of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
JOHN P. MICHAUD
 HOME FROM NAVY

John Patrick Michaud, apprentice seaman, U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Michaud of 216 Mere line street, has arrived home for 8 two weeks visit with his parents from the Naval Training Station, Newport, R. T., where he has been stationed the past two months, re- ceiving recruit training.
 Upon his return he anticipates being transferred to one of the units of the U. s. Fleet, at present in Hawaii waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

Horton, exhibits; Mrs Frank l.. Bugden, checking; Mrs. Chester Clarke, bazaar; Mrs. Mabel P, Preusser, ushers and pages; Mrs. Allan H. Upton, non alcoholic fruit products; Mrs. John c. Walker, mu- sic committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
BRUNELLE FINED $l5O AND COSTS

Pound guilty of embezzlement, Cy. ril A. Brunelle. 90, Of 5ib South Main street, Waterbury was fined eiBO and costs, with a 00sday jail ter malternative, in Hartford police court yesterday.
 Brnnellc. who ls not listed on South Main street in the city de Feetofy. was accused Of keeping al03 he collected as ali agent for Q Hartford photographer last Novem' bef.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
'.Hot" Records, Drink
 Fatal Combination,
 Says sW.C.T.U. Leader
American Mothers Should Worry About Own Children Instead of Refugee" "-Two-Day Session
 Opens Here Today

In their sympathy for refugee children from other lands American mothers must not overlook the peril that threatens this nations thirty million children, Mrs. Anna Warden DeYo of Evanston, H., declared in her address today to the Connec- ticut Woman's Christian Temper ance Union Convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

As of June 1, 1904, the Ameri- can aviation industry had a back, log of thrilled orders amounting to approximately $425, 100000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
CYO HEARS LEGGE
 CITE CITY'S RECORD

Methods of fire prevention were discussed by Deputy Marshal Eugene A. Legee at a meeting of the CYO of St. Lucy's church last night at the church hall. Lieut.. Legge also discussed the city'S fire record for the past year
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
TRIBUTE TO MEMORY
OF DIR. CAMERON

Editor The Times: In behalf
of members of the Pierce county
delegation to the state legisla-
ture, wish 10 state that we re-
greet exceedingly the passing of
our fellow member. Dr.. w. J.
Cameron. who served the 26th
district as state representative
during the 1887 and 1889 ses-
sions.
DR.. Cameron was a Democrat,
a good legislator with a wonder
full personality. and the state Of
Washington has lost a good, use
full citizen and the medical pro-
fession has lost a member who
alone was responsible for the
passing of legislation relating to
medicine and stopping other leg
islation. The medical society will
surely miss him
To his beloved wife and loved
ones we express our deepest sym
pathy. and with them we cherish
the thought that while he lived
DR.. Cameron. with his wonderful
talents. gave largely to the hui
man welfare and happiness of
the people he so usefully served.
Yours sincerely.
GERALD C. DIXON,
Chairman Of the Pierce County
Delegation TO the State
Legislature
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
Let's Vote America First

IN TINES of crisis many Americans feel deeply
that they find difficulty in expressing their hopes and
their fears plain words This such time of crisis 1t
time for sober thought is decidedly not time for
emotion and exaggeration.
Tuesday we will go to the polls We will then make a
decision which well be irrevocabe which may bind
to course from which there will be turning back
be rite TO that America today the most
Hateful crossroads in her history Yet there is virtue in
this triteness truth far better than words
which stir and shake the emotions
We ARE at the crossroads. We must make the most
serious decision since the Civil Which road shall
: take7
The sienposts not plain they might be. They
are too heavily covered with misleading sogansand how
. often have mistaken clever slogans for facts
On the left We strange new road and we hear
voice filled with charm and personality urging to take
II that at unconscousy impeled to comply.
Never before in history have been completed
der the control Of voice. before have permitted
ourselves be blinded to facts Yet the srdent
wolfish of Hitler nor the tenor scream of
ni: 1T is voice packed with emotional appeal the throb-
/. bling appeal Of evangelist.
On the right the road leads straight and upward
toward the goal which Americans have always sought On
the right too hear voice that torn and ragged with
weaunpeasng hoarse utterly without the charm of the
voice on the left This voice paints us no beautiful pictures
of greener pastures beyond the next turn II simply
us we must forward the long grade if to re-
main free men in a free country
Which road shall take7 Shall give up the struggle
TO be free individuals free land Or shall straghten
our shoulders and declare ourselves free men and free
women? Shall take the straight road which have
followed since the beginning of our history?
We take our liberties hghtly--we have had them so
long have to believe that they be taken
away that force will guard them spite of
ourselves Is it true that have forgotten that each
small right has been by the blood of martyrs for lib
erty? We hope not
The decision we viii make tomorrow far more impor-
tant than political parties. It to the very
roots of America.
: We be strong and must be strong-strong
enough to defend shores against all We
do this without going to and without destroying
Liberties and our Republic.
Finally we believe America will take the road to the
right tomorrow that will perhaps ongngy pass by the
! voice of charm ut the left.
Forget men and political parties tomorrow.
Vote for America
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER s

Benefic aspects rule power
fully today. There is a sign as
indicating mental activity and
clear vision regarding what is
best for the people Of this coun-
try. Good news regarding gov
eminent plans for preparedness
and expansion is prognosticated.
Heart and Home: Women arc
under sway that should be
helpful in household affairs.
Those In public work will find
themselves submerged beneath
the activities Of men. but only
for a time. Mothers should have
intuition under this planetary
rule. They should realize that
their sons and daughters must
be prepared for a new order Of
things in which they will be
builders of n world that il meta
morphosed by war and in which
Americans have tremendous
tasks.
Business Affairs: This is an
important day in its great po-
tentialities While there are
portents of social upheavals and
economic resdjustments. the
United States is 10 have a
period OF prosperity. although
increased taxation will be of
more than temporary existence.
Necessity OF long continued
maintenance az armed forces is
foretold and that means grow
ing expenses for q government.
already overweighted by
prodigious national debt
National Issues: Reading Of
the horoscopes OF the two can
didates for President shows that
they have certain similsrities
which III them for leadership.
For the Republican the stars
indicate ability 20 accomplish
great things as a power behind
the throne rather than on the
throne. II seems. in any event.
that he will be foremost in pub
lie affairs and will render dis
unguished service 10 the ma
ton. Danger 10 the health Of
the man who is made Chief
Executive of the nation is fore
told.
international Affairs: The
cycle from 1914 10 1e4s is seen
by sstrologers as a period Of
travail for the world. The birth
Of q new age Is taking place.
The British Empire is 70 be
transformed. but not vanquish-
ed. and with the United States
viii keep alive the finest trsdi-
tons Of civilization. Closer re-
lations between the English
speaking peoples viii cause such
intensive activity among sub
versive interests that there may
ne serious troubles for . time
in the United States
Persons whose hirthdste il is
have the augury Of a year Of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Il
these test questions Turn 10
Women's page for the answers.
Can an iceboat sail faster
than the wind
?. Which is the highest rank
ing Cabinet position .
3. Do the blueprints of q [. s.
hstueship weigh 30 ounces. 80
pounds or 30 tons
4. Zanzibar Is an island off
the eastern coast Of which CONT
nent2
5. In Contract Bridge. after
partners have won game
toward the rubber, they are.
s. Does sound travel in air
faster or slower in warm
weather.
7. A full College Of Cardinals
Is composed Of fifty. seventy OF
one hundred members
s. In which country is Prin-
cess Julisna Of The Netherlands
living
2. What is the lowest de-
nomination postage stamp now
in the United States
10 What does the term the
ghost walks" refer to?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
Step Up and Be Counted

These days when is every mans time to step up
and be counted Sixteen million young have just
registered for military service if and when they called
upon More than million aliens have likewise checked in
For many that two registrations All male aliens
between 81 and Sc required register under the draft
law.
Nearly million and half aliens remain to be counted
before Dec g. the deadne according government es
mates 1t is especially be noted that registration under
draft does exempt aliens from also registering under
the alien act They must step and be counted both
There are penalties for failure.
In these days of stress there for failure to
comply with those which free people have freely
|. decided necessary to their safety.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05

Editor. The Times: Tuesday
Is election day. and 1t is up to
every loyal Washington voter
TO vote for Initiative l4l and
give 70 our old folks their lust
reward for their past services
TO this great state that has
been built UP BY their labors.
There Is quite a lot Of propa-
ganda for and against the mea-
sure, mostly against. But why
should there be any argument
against giving the old folks
better recompense in their de-
Ginning years IN this world Of
turmoil and strife. This state
Is or should be one Of the most
progressive states in the union,
but 7 am sorry TO say il Is one
Of the most backward in the
matter Of old age pensions.
Il Is about time we awaken.
one and all, and demand a fair
and adequate old age pension
system that would take care Of
the needs Of the old folks while
they are with Us History says
the poor we shall always have.
but why should we starve or
deny them a few comforts in
their old age which they are
entitled 10 under any sane
democratic government
Il. WELLINGTON,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
INITIATIVE l4l

Editor. The Times: The vari-
Gus arguments for and against
Initiative 14l should remind us
we owe the old folks a square
deal in relation to security in
their old age.
Conditions today are different
than in the past. We have differ
ent economic conditions. Prices
are higher and old men have less
chances of getting work 10 sup
port themselves. The modern
way OF living places the burden
of care Of old folks upon the
shoulders of their sons and
daughters or other members Of
the family
II is only fair that this state
should give them a fair and ade-
quste old age pension. Other
states can manage to give the
old folks a square deal. and this
state could do the same thing If
some OF our men In office would
stop saying 1t can't be done"
Things. most anything. can be
done II men realize they must be
done and strive 10 do them. We
can do our part by voting for
Initiative i4l and putting II over
by a great ma ority.
II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05

one representative, reside in
Tacoma; of that. the City of
Destiny might well be proud.
We understand they are home
now, and some of us who can
not meet and greet them per-
sonally, wish to extend TO them,
through the press. our sincere
Welcome home" and say,
THANK you for work well
done"
We are eager for government
for and by all the people, and
appreciate efforts made by the
peoples representatives when
directed toward that end. Just
ice for all and special privilege
to none, is the American way.
A. F. LILLYROOT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
MR.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

TO receive attention IN this col
unn letters must gixe nsnae ana
address o. writer Only initials
xiu be published wen requested
Mr.. Fixit; Could you please
give me the meanings Of the
various positions of = stamp on
a letter; I believe this is called
the stamp code. JEAN 7.
Out OF sympathy for the postal
service, which does not approve
putting stamps on in odd posi-
tons or any Of the other cor
rers Of an envelope. Mr.. Fixit
would not be a party 10 stamp
language" II puts the postoffice
to much inconvenience. II you
feel you must know something
about II. you can inquire at the
public library. which has some
references on H.
MIR. Fixit: Would you kindly tell
me how TO clean paint brushes !?
I've tried everything from soap
and water TO turpentine. DO you
know of any ''home treatment" .
n not. what product should ] get
that really works: VI. G.
There is no magic formula for
cleaning paint brushes The best
thing 10 do Is clean the brush with
turpentine or any ordinary paint
thinner. and then soap and water.
right after working with the brush.
before the paint has set
II paint has set, you'll need a
strong csustie cleaner which you
can get from paint store. Then
wash the brush and dry 1t with
the bristles laid out flat and
straight. II lacquer was used on
the brush, you'll have to clean 1t
with a lacquer thinner. being care
ful not TO let it touch the handle
II the brush was used In shellsc,
only alcohol will clean 1t.
Mr.. Fixit: Wonder If you can
tell me n aliens with citizenship
papers are permitted TO work In
the shipyards. SAM G.
Citizens may receive preference
but on work for the maritime COM
mission, such as the ships being
built in Tacoma. the government
sets up no citizenship requirement
On naval construction workmen
must hold full citizenship.
Mr.. Fixlt: I have a mixing
spoon, some alloy of tin. I believe.
that IL broken. but II has been
such m exceptionally good one
I've never seen one TO compare
with it--that I'D like TO get some
made on Its pattern. Can you In
form me Of . place where ! could
get SUCH made: would like 10 get
about three dozen Of them.
l.. L. NJ.
II the design is simple. one Of the
local foundries might be able to
cast such spoon for you out OF
aluminium without prohibitive cost.
Mr.. Ball of the Ball Brass Co. says
he has made spoons In the past,
You will find the foundries in the
phone directory. After seeing your
spoon, at least they can tell you
where one can be made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05

many tests. Caution should be
constantly exercised, especially
in domestic affairs.
Children born on this day
probably win be endowed with
artistic talents and exceptional
intelligence. They should WIN
success in whatever they under
take.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
PRAISES THIS STATES
MEN IN CONGRESS

Editor. The Times: The state
Of Washington may well be
proud OF having the best rep
resentatives in congress OF any
other state in the union. The
best. In this connection. means
the greatest good for the great
est number Of people.
Two Of them. one senator and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05

to which the federal govern
ment now adds an equal
amount. There is grave doubt
as to any federal grant for
matching funds under the pro-
posed initiative, as such grants
are made only to states whose
pension laws are based on the
need of pensioners. Initiative
141 definitely stipulates that
the pension shall be matter
Of right. Accordingly. the en-
tire $50, 900, 900 cost may fall
upon the citizens of Washing
ton.
Study carefully Initiative 141
and vote NO on November 5.
D. X. REEF.
An0
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
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Canal Boat Mule and
The Presidency
Ten-Yeer-OId OF 1880
Ponders Election issues
Sees Other Trivialities
And Strange Bedfellows
IN the fall Of 1850. gawky
L and diffident but thoughtful
youngster pondered as he lis
tened 70 his elders discuss the
coming general election That
being an age when children were
taught that they could see and
hear but must say nothing. least
OF all question their elders. he
did not express the thoughts
which the discussion aroused.
To do SO would have sent him
hustling upstairs TO bed. He
much preferred to sit on the
floor in the corner behind the
baseburner and MUNICH an apple
even If he could not make sense
out of the conversation.
On this particular occasion
the adults in the family and a
neighbor were discussing the rel
alive merits Of the candidates
for president and vice president
Garfield and Arthur. Republic
cans. and Hancock and English.
Democrats. The boy was quite
familiar with the names of the
candidates and the parties
which they represented. For
two months he had observed the
names on streamers flying from
the Republican and Democratic
flsgpoles
The Republican flagpole.
topping that OF the Demo
cratic by several feet, stood
in front Of the city hall.
The Democratic pole was in
front of George Ackersville's
livery stable. That was en-
tirely fitting, for we were
taught that the somewhat i'm
portant gentlemen often con-
gregated in front of the city
hall were representative of
the Republican party while
the more nondescript crew
which congregated at the livery
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05

men is round and leathery.
forming a flattened disc behind.
When disturbed, ii retreats
downward TO the innermost re-
cess of the tube to a point where
the abdomen fits snugly, plug
ging it like stopper.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-05
ON THE QUESTION
OF WOMAN AND WAR

Editor. The Times: Two Of
my uncles and two of my wife's
uncles fought in the Civil war.
l also had a brother who fought
in the spsnish-Americsn war.
But I do not believe in war
as final solution. I do not be-
lieve mothers, sisters. wives and
sweethearts believe in war
I would like to impress upon
the women and girls OF voting
age that vote cast for Wen
dell Willkie is a vote cast for
peace and democracy. am con-
fident that womens vote in full
force can outlaw war. and I
wish they could be made TO
realize il. CECIL MADISON.