davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-05

Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson announces that during her absence her office will be open as usual. adv
Evening star., 1940-05-10
MIR. THOMAS ]. WATSON

This program presented by courtesy of international b
coast-tocoast network through the courtesy Of tn
the world by short-wave educational station WRUL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
LOCAL TEACHER.
 ENDORSES LATIN
Believes Knowledge of Language Most Essential
 Today; Contest Coming

Albertus Magnus college will award 8 full tuition scholarship to the winner of the State Latin con- test, it was announced this week. The scholarship covers four years and amounts to $500.
 Trinity college and Wesleyan un- iversity are each offering scholar ships valued at $250 to boy win ming the Senior Division. St. Jo- seph's college will give a full schol- arship to girl winning in the Sen for division. The contests will be held in Hartford May 3.
 The contests, sponsored by the Hartford Courant, have been won by several Crosby high school stu dents in the past.
 Miss Margaret H. Croft, of Crosby faculty, has made the following comment on the contest:
 Tn times, when it is becoming in- creasingly obvious that one must be able to speak accurately and to un- derstand clearly the significance of words, one of the greatest values of Latin is manifest. With the desire of recognizing this value, the contest committee is emphasizing sight reading and comprehension in the examination, for this type of test shows the benefits derived from careful and consistent study and gives the pupil the opportunity to exercise his ability in the recognition and interpretation of the Latin words.
 This type of question makes 1t useless to do any extra work with the candidates and 50 gives an equal opportunity to all"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

the city court bench and student of Irish lore; Rev. Joseph F. Don- nelly, assistant pastor of St. Thomas church and considered one of the most brilliant orators among young priests of the diocese; and Mayor Vincent A. Scully.
 Raymond J. Fitzpatrick, member of the editorial staff of The Water bury Democrat, will be the toast- master.
 The names of several additional speakers will be announced within the next few days. A varied pro- gram of Irish entertainment to be offered at the dinner is now being arranged.
 Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, aux Hilary president, is serving as chair man of the banquet committee, and Mrs. Mary McGrath is chairman of the ticket committee. Large com- mittees are assisting the chairmen.
 The banquet was originally plan- ned for Sunday, March IT, but a postponement to the 3lst was de- cided upon when it was found that St. Patrick's Day and Palm Sunday fall on the same date this year. The later date was fixed in deference to the Solemnity of the Palm Sunday observance by the Catholic church
 This years St. Patrick's Day ban quet will be the sixth in the series sponsored by the club. Interest in the annual affair has grown each year, and the dinner has come to be awaited by hundreds for its spark ling oratory, gay entertainment and colorful background.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
HIS EXCEL.LENCY
 NEXT FALL GUY

New York, N. Y., March 9 - Governor Raymond E. Baldwin Of Connecticut will be inducted as "faII guy" by Dexter Fellows Tent Circus Saints and Sinners Club Of America. at . luncheon in the BeIvedere Ballroom of Hotel As tor on Wednesday, March i3. at l2:30 noon.
 Former Governor Harold G. Hoffman, president Of the club, will preside at the ceremonial which is Co be witnessed by more than E00 club members and guests Tex O'nouyhe. . huIn0Elst. and Tony SaFg, the Illustrator. will assist at the initiation.
 A native ef Rye, V. Y, Cover nev Baldwin. . Yale alumnslS, bee feFe becoming governor Of the ''Nusmeg" State. was regarded bS the legal profession as one af the leading tFIal lawyers Co lhal Gem m,enwsalilE iiis political tileeFy lA '@t'he AmeFleam wny 0f lie lh e0Fth Sighting foT and weFhlhE feF. TheFp Is 70 easy way, 4 lob fer eVeFT home and 8 eeee Igb in pgisete enielpfine."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
Myrtle Temple Plans
 Party After Meeting
Pythian Sisters Gather Wednesday Night in Water
 bury-St. Michael's Women Arrange Cake Sale
WATERVDllE W. Henion COrrespondens-23 OE1ggs St-TeL S5ae2

and only Savious, at the 10:30 8. nl service, which will be entitled, "1ne Way, the Truth, and the Life". A special message will be given to all friends who have been attending the services during the go-to-church crusade. Sunday School will be con- ducted at 11:45 and in the evening, 2 o'clock, Dr. Robertson will preach another of the practical sermons, which he has been delivering dur ing the past few weeks. The Ep- worth League will meet at S:l5 p. m. for a discussion period.
 Waterville Union--MiSs Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister. Sunday School will meet in the church ata Il a. m., Young Peoples Socieity at 6:30, viii hold a meeting in the parsonage followed by the regular church service at 7:30 p. m., when Miss Weeks will speak on the subject. Thermometers.
 St. Paul's Episcopal-Rev. Robert Beecher, rector. Sunday School will be conducted at 9:45 a. III. with Holy Communion service at II o'clock Rev. Richard Willard, of St. Johns Episcopal church, will be celebrart.
 Gospel Hall-Morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock. Sunday School at 12 o'clock noon and even- ing gospel meeting at 7:S0 p. m.
 A delegation of approximately forty members of Courts Sadi, Car not and Washington. Foresters of America, of Torrington, attended the business meeting and social of Court Welch, No. 84. Thursday evening at Foresters' Hall. James Coffey, chief ranger, presided, and plans were made to hold St. Pat rick's Day party Saturday evening March 16, at Foresters' hall. An inter.court card tournament fol- lowed the meeting, which resulted in the local court winning in set" back, losing in pinochle, and win ming in "45".
 A German supper was served dur ing the evening.
 A social for members of Court Welch and their friends will be held tomorrow afternoon ata 3 o'clock at Foresters' hall. Card playing vii! be enjoyed and refreshments served
 Going to Prison"
 George Olson and John Anderson of Waterville, together with William Lonergan of Sylvan avenue, Water bury, will go with the Loew-Poll Theater basketball team tomorrow to the basketball-ball game at Sing Sing prison, Ossining, New York
 The Ladies Aid Society of St. Mi cllael's church held a meeting last Thursday evening and made plans to hold cake sale Saturday. March 16, at Miller & Peck's. Mrs. Leonard Gaugler will be in charge, assisted by Mrs. Harry Truelove and Mrs William Rooney in the morning. and Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Daniel Sui livan in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
MATTATUCK TRIBE
 INSTITUTED HERE
State Officers Attended Formal Installation Cere=
 monies of New Unit

About 60 charter members and a number of great chiefs, district of- f1cers, visitors from other tribes, and degree teams were present last night for the institution of Mattatuck Tribe, No. 73, Improved Order of Red Men, in Speedwell hall. The new tribe is the first in central Water bury in years.
 Speeches were made by several tribe dignitaries, all of whom wished the new organization success and increase. Great Chief of Records William Saunders a member of the order and a holder of office for 40 years, said he hoped the new tribe would become Q factor in the city'f fraternal ranks.
 Edward Schoeck was installed .; the first Sachem by Deputy Great Sachem George Schmittgals of New Haven. The new tribe was formally instituted by Great Senior Saga more Herbert Moore, of Winsted assisted by Great Chief of Records William Saunders of this city and Great Keeper of Wampum Alfred w. Smith, of New Haven. Other great chiefs assisting were Henry Wallace of Southington. past great sachem, John Jones, of Winsted, great guard of the wigwam, Frank Richardson, of Winsted, Walter Sivigney, of New Haven. past sachem of Hammonassett tribe, No. 1 and Louis E. Peck of Stratford director of organization.
 Others installed were: Senior sagamore,, Clarence Moody, jpnior sagamore, Albert Morka; prophet Earl Hotchkiss; chief of records, Paul Richards; Guard of Forest, Ray Aubertin; guard of Wigwam, Joseph Teach; keeper of wampum, Ebert Williams; trustees, Joseph Williams, William Kelleher, Floyd Ferry; first Sannap, Morgan Gan non; second sannap, Arthur Kellas; first warrior, Floyd Wells; first brave Roy Stoves. Several other appointive officers will be named and installed later.
 Members of the degree team of KehoW trible of Winsted, in full regalia, worked the chiefs degree, members of Wonx trible presenting the hunters and warriors degrees.
 After the meeting last night sup per was served by wives of the new members, including, Mrs. Joseph Williams, Mrs. William Kelleher, Mrs. Ebert Williams, Mrs. Clarence Moody, Mrs. Paul Richards, Mrs. Anthony Razier and Mrs. Arthur Kellas. Future meeting dates and plans will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
Steel Structure May
 Be Chosen By Board
 for Early Replacement
ity Engineer Root Declares He Is Waiting for Com missiOners to Make Definite DecisiOn-$5O,2
 Estimated Cost

with the $5O,262 provided for the bridge project in this years budget, according to Mir. Root. A masonry bridge could not be built for that sum, he says.
 One step being considered is the addition to the Baldwin street bridge fund of $47,000 provided in the budget for the erection of other bridges. The item includes $22,O0O for new bridge on Plank road, arc $25,00O for a new bridge on Idyl- wood avenue. This would make available a total O. $97,262 for the Baldwin street bridge, but even this sum might prove insufficient for a large stone bridge.
 When the bridge was being dis cussed by the finance board last year. Commissioner John H. Goss suggested that thought might be given to the possibility of erecting an elaborate structure, passing over Mill street and extending from Bridge street to Union street. Such @ plan is considered far too costly in view of the city'S present finan- cial condition.
 Residents of the large section of the city served by the bridge are hopeful that 1t will be completed this year. In recent years, with the paving of Baldwin street as far as the Naug3tuck road, the street has become an important key thorough fare.
 Walkers Charges
 Meantime the dispute over the safety of the present bridge, which has been repaired time after time, continues. Alderman Burton H. Walker charges that the bridge is apt to collapse under & heavy load at any time, pointing out that signs now limit loads to 10 tons. City Engineer Root insists that the bridge is safe and will carry far more than 10 tons. He says that the load limit signs put on the bridge by the street department, were placed without his knowledge and are not needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
LINES FORMING FOR POSITIONS
Several Candidates for
 Principalship of Leaven- worth High

Joseph c. Lee and Harold McGratf1 are seen as the leading candidates for Joseph Colloty's position of physical director in the grammar schools as the time for appointment of his successor draws nearer. MT. Col loty resigned last week, after 30 years service.
 Lee is a graduate of Arnold School of Physical Education and at pres ent teaches in New Haven. McGrath, substitute physical instructor at Wilby, has been prominent in Brook lyn athletics and has considerable backing. His name has been on the waiting list for years.
 Other names mentioned are John Derwin, son of Registrar John Der win. and Louis Laun. Derwin is a graduate of the Savage School of Physical Training, while Laun Is physical instructor at Leavenworth,
 Although the appointment of a vice. principal at Leavenworth is not scheduled for the near future, many names are being mentioned. John Began, now vice-principal, is ex- pected to succeed Harrison s. Allen, who will retire at the end of the academic year.
 Most prominently mentioned for the vice-principaps job are Earle H. Blanchard, head of English at I.eavenworth, and John Dillon, me- chanical drawing head, both vet erans. Others named are Clarence l.. Tappin. head Of romance lan- guages at Crosby High School James Doran, mathematical teacher at Leavenworth, Ambrose Egan' commercial teacher at Wilby, Frank Farrell, Leavenw'orth teacher, and Newton Alexander. Wilby teacher,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
METHODISTS NAME MRS BREITHAUPT

Mre. Theodore Breithaupt was elected district steward of the West Side Hill Methodist church at the annual meeting last night. Rev. Ridgeway F. Shinn made his an- nual report as did the heads of var ious societies. Rev. Dr. Lloyd Morley district superintendent, presided.
 Other officers name were: AL te-nate district steward, William Olander; laJ delegate to the al- nual conference, Mrs. Raymond L. Wood; reserve delegate, Mrs. R. F. Shinn; recording steward, Mrs. Wood; disbursing steward, Mrs. Charles L.. Balcolm Communion steward, Mrs. Clifford Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
YOUTH HOSTEL
 UNIT PLANNED Rotary, Kiwanis Clubs Are Interested in Proposed
 District Plan

Plans for formation of an Amer ican Youth Hostel District Commit- tee for Waterbury will be submitted to the Waterbury Rotary and Ki- wanis clubs through movies and discussion by William Nelson. AMI field executive for New England.
 Sponsoring the presentation i'd the Waterbury Rotary club Tues- day, March 12, at its noon meeting is Forrest Burlington, chairman of boys work committee. A. F. Meyer haus, program chairman of the Ki- wanis club, has arranged a similar program for the Kiwanis noon meting Wednesday, March 13.
 Also interested are Ellis Phelan, president of the Waterbury Hiking club, and Ray Leopold. who are planning general meeting for tie public.
 The Waterbury district committee would be a unit in the American Youth Hostels New England coun- Gil. It's purpose is the planning of Youth Hostels for the Waterbury area, laying trails for Youth Hos- telers who will bicycle and hike be- tween them, financing, and pubic izing the work of Youth HoStels in the community.
 Waterbury Youth Hostetls would connect with the chain following the entire Connecticut valley, and with the chain leading through the Berkshire hills to southern New York state and Pennsylvania. Sev- enty New England hostels are al- ready functioning in New England, home of this international travel movement in theh United States. In 1889 these registered 23000 over- nights by travelling youth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
NATURALIST CLUB
 INSPECTS MUSEUM
Nineteen Members Visit Peabody Institution at
 Yale Last Evening

The Peabody museum at Yale uni- yersity was visited by l9 members of the Waterbury Naturalist club last night. David H. Thompson made the arrangements for the visit. Miss Mildred Porter, member of the nu- scum staff served as guide during the tour.
 Others who made the trip were Jean Seeley, Emily Post, John Stacy Betty Bloom. Laura Chipman, Earl Palmer, Mildred Kinney, Lois Seeley
 Franklin Anderson, Hazel Book, Hazel Beecher, Russell Bartlett, MT
 and Mrs. Walter P. Green, May Judge, Florence Turnbull and Helen Goodwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

Early action on the Baldwin street bridge requires first decision by the board of works on what type of structure is to be built to replace the present bridge, whose safety Is the subject of a current controv- ersy. City Engineer Charles A. root says that no plans can be pre- pared until his staff knows just what kind of a bridge the works board wishes to have.
 Mayor Vincent A, Scully, who has declared he favors an early start on the new bridge, is expected to confer with MT. Root early next week. The board of works will prob- ably call on MT. Root at its next meeting to explain the differences between the various kinds of possi- ble structures.
 Only @ steel bridge can be erected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
LITTLE AND DIVER
 CONDUCT CLASSES

The first lesson of the second seS- sion of the drivers class conducted by James Little and William Dwyer of the police department was att tended by nearly 100 last night at police headquarters.
 Supt. of Police William J. Roach opened the course. Examinations will be given in motor vehicle laws at the end of the course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

expanded under the direction of Lieut.. Smith, cited membership and attendance gains in the Sunday School classes conducted by Charles Rietdyke, said that the Boy Scout troop had been more active, and described broadened religious activ. ities.
 Philip von Tobel, treasurer, pre- sided at the meeting of the ad- visory board yesterday. The ad- visory board includes: Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis. chairman; Philip von To- bel, treasurer; Miss Mary F. Frank lin, secretary; Idris Alderson, Dr. Theodore F. Bevans, Thomas P Cassidy, pr. T. J. Condon, William w. Gager, Frank J. Green, Frank Hayes, Clyde Jennings, Robert L.. Lagerquist, E. Vincent Maloney, Theodore F. Nuhn, William J. Pape, Charles Rietdyke and George J. Scott.
 The next board meeting will be April 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
GCAMEktA ... ... ... .,, .''---'' CAMERA CLAN PLANS
 FOR ANNUAL SALON

The Waterbury Camera Clan will hold . meeting next Tuesday night at the Mattatuck Historical society building on West Main street to dis cuas prints to De exhibited in the fifth annual salon Of the club to be held the first week Of April.
 Al prints which are t0 be exblb. tied must be presented before next Tuaaday'h meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
Early Action Demanded on New Baldwin Street Bridge
Speakers Announced
 For Irish Banquet
Rev. Joseph F. DOnnelly, Judge Gaffney Accept In-
 vitatiOns to Speak-Ray Fitzpatrick, Postmaster

Announcement of a partial list of speakers for the annual St. Pat rick's Day dinner of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Irish-American Social Club, was made today by Alderman Thomas J. Reidy, general chairman. The dinner will be held at The El- ton Sunday, March 31. ,
 Acceptance of invitations to speak have been received from Judge John L. Gaffney, member of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
PERRIELLO URGES
 SUPPORT OF COPS

Support for the Republican party was urged by ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello in an address last night to members of the Third and Fourth Ward Republican club at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. The group which supported him last fall and the voters of Italian extraction will ultimately obtain recognition, the former mayor said.
 Anthony Colucci presided at the meeting. Plans were made for @ social and dance at an early date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
TURNER'S OBSERVING
 ,3OTH ANNIVERSARY

Plans for the 30th anniversary Of the dedication of Turn hall are being made by the Waterbury Turner's society. A dinner will be held April at Turn hall to mark the event.
 The committee includes Jacob Breuer, Philip Galante, Fritz Wei dorm. J. Johnson. Robert Hoebel and Fritz Eisenbeiser. A committee meeting will be held Tuesday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
ADVISORY BOARD HEARS REPORTS
Salvation Army Youth Program Meeting With
 Excellent Success

The advisory board of the local Salvation Army yesterday afternoon heard 8 report by Adjutant Hugo Wiberg in which he described the progress made by the corps during 1889.
 Adjutant Wiberg reported that the youth program had been greatly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

Waterville, March g. Myrtle Temple No. 3, Pythian Sisters, will hold a card party after a short bus mess meeting Wednesday evening al 8 o'clock, in Speedwell hall, Water bury. Routine business will be transacted at the meeting, and the card party will be in charge of Mrs Harry Burdick, Mrs. George Chand- Ter, Mrs. Harry Lethbridge and Mrs. John Maier. ;..
 The officers and members of Myrtle Temple No. visited Friend ship Temple in Watertown Tuesday evening and the degree team of Myrtle Temple exempiffed the work in full form on two candidates, Mrs. Joseph Caron and Mrs. Harry Leth- bridge, both of Waterville. Grand Chief Mrs. Knowliese, of Bridgeport and members of her staff were pres- ent, also District Deputy Grand Chancellor A. K. Warren of Water vile, and members of his staff, all of whom gave short, but interesting remarks.
 Miss Peggy Lethbridge of Middle sex street Is confined to her home with severe cold.
 s.s Church Services
 As the Lenten season, and Easter draws near, services tomorrow in the various churches will be closely related.
 St. Michael's-Masses will be held at 8 a.. .rn.. 9:l5 and Il o'clock, with Rev. Patrick O'Connell officiating.
 Grace Methodist-Rev. Dr. Charles S. Robertson, pastor. The Every mans Bible Class of Waterville will meet at 9:15 a. m. and will have as guest speaker Rev. Oscar L.. Locke, pastor of the Oakville Congregation al church. His subject will be Some Observations of the Cross".
 Dr. Robertson will preach the last of a series of sermons on the great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
WELFARE DEMANDS LAST MONTH GAIN
Waterbury's Relief Load in February Ill Great
 CT Than in January

Demands oh Waterbury's welfare department increased again during February, according to monthly report by State Welfare Commis- sioner Robert Smith. This city's re- lief load was Ill per cent greater than in the previous month.
 The case load, however, was 33.S per cent less than in February ot l9S9, MT. Smith said. The large cities of the state all showed reduc- tions from last February, the aver- age decline being 2l.s per cent.
 The increase over the January figures is ascribed to seasonal con- ditions and to employment declines
 Relief costs in the cities did not register any large gain over Jan uary, being only 09 per cent higher Total costs for Waterbury, Hartford New Haven, Bridgeport and New Haven were $228,071.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

Jamalea ls rylng to collect oi0o,. 900 lonned 10 hslD banana plantefk, who cay they eaiiilot pay because di1ease has injured thelg crops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09
WILLY NOW MARDA'

Sara Haden, who recently Jumped out of her Aunt Milly role tempo rarily to score in "The Shop Around the Corner" has been assigned the characterization Of Marda in 'rhe Mortal storm"
 parseli's cornfield Nate has re" fused many tempting offers; he believes that authentic pootatuck artifaets are just like money In the bank. Nate is usually right.
 Harm D0ran. kkelelon Hollow resident, ls making ready fOr the spring iFeAhet. ilnFrn eApeels lFou- hla an the IlouhntOnle Wllen She Ice gees eHl and salvage opera lions shemlf be pr0llibsls. Maybe llaFn enn Aass . bridge nnd . few Fowheala. C hs moves bvelg'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

The Ranking Reformed" Gov- renment in China has announced immediate enforcement regulations to encourage domestic industries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

Nathan EvaFts has the bekt in. dian g0llge eyer found lli this pars Ish. Inc relic was pl0wed up ln
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

News 0f the country -wlde slump Co business is taken with . grain Of salt here. Banner has C that the leeal tFnpshep has just landed . large order. We always said that somebody would hear about those traps. eyew lf they were net adveF' tlped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-09

Since Bill Harrison passed away, many stories of his thrift have been circulating through town. Mir. Harrison was one of the last Suc- cessful tobacco farmers in this region. His weed was sturdy, and profitable. Farming in a country where most men would have starved, William Henry Harrison raised good leaf and sold it for cash that he banked