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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
-FOUR COUNTRY
What Does the American Way Of Life Mean? Everything! Says Gladys Nasty Carroll

shining symbol of what America is and what she may become.
 Now rises the question = how much does the possession of this bowl mean to us? It is all we have. How much do we stand ready to sacrifice to preserve a heritage for our children? Thieves are abroad. If they should take this bowl of owns, it would not be to use for themselves, even, but to destroy it utterly. The best we should get in its place would be a factory product, one of many dealt around the world like fiat, unmarked metal disks, from thick and heavy pack. If we should lose our bowl, shaped in freedom, there would be no material and no free hands, any where, ever, for the making of another. If we should lose this. ..
 But we are goin gto keep it.
 They asked me to say what the American way of life means to me, what I think it means to all of us. This is what I say (and as I know and love you all, I swear it to be true):
 It means everything. If we are ever forced to fight for it, we shall understand fully that death, in its trueSt sense, will come to every American man, woman, child-un- less we win! Set against the loss of all we have, or might ever have, no cost will be too great. They ask whether we are prepared for sacrifice.
 I say to them:
 Call on us! Ask us for sacrifice! We have been ready and waiting long time. When you ask us you will see.
 Fannie Hurst looks down on
 the American scene from her
 window, and writes her impress
 siOns in the next article of this
 series on Our Country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
NEW POLITICAL
 UNIT ORGANIZED
M i d dlebury Democratic Women Elect Mrs. Agnes
 PrOulx President

The Middlebury Women's Demo- cratic Club was organized at a meet ing last night at Lift-the-Latch Inn. Mrs. Agnes Proulx was elected first president of the new political or ganization.
 Other officers are Miss Jennie O'Neil, vice-president; Mrs. Gerald inc Shea, secretary; Mrs. Edward Sweeney, treasurer.
 Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, president of the New Haven County Fedora tion of Democratic Women's Clubs, was in charge of the meeting. Miss Mary Hennessey, president of the Democratic Women'S Booster Club of Waterbury, acted as secretary.
 Talks were given by Mrs. Hayden, Miss Hennessey, Mrs. Alcine Mo Carthy of Ansonia, Mrs. Anna Had den, Mrs. Gertrude Gordon and Mrs. Winifred Mcdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

and Miss Eda Hahn, and Miss Ce- celia Kenney of Naugatuck, Miss Molly Kenney, Miss Helen Johnson, Mrs. Edward Johnson, Mrs. Arthur Boucher, and Mrs. Hary Lonergan.
 Boys Sight Saved
 James AhrenS, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. James Ahrens of Middiesex street, who has been in the Water bury hospital for the past week, as the result of being severely burned, has recovered sufficiently to re- turn home. Young James had been building a small chicken coop in his back yard and heated some tar in can to, seal the roof, when the accident occurred. He was carry ing the can and stumbled over a log. causing the hot tar to spill on his face and into his eyes, buring the cornea. He was immediately taken to the hospital, and following days of treatment, it is believed that his sight has been saved.
 The Pride of Welch Circle, Con- panions of the Forest. held month ly business meeting last night, also an audit of the books. The audit ing committee included: Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Joseph McArdle. Mrs Francis Whalen, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. Edward Barlow and Mrs. Thomas Buckley.
 The Ladies' Aid society of St. Michael's church met Monday night in the Parish hall to further plans for the coming annual Harvest Sup- per. Thursday. October i7, has been chosen for the affair. Mrs. Leon- ard Gaugler, president of the so- ciety was in charge of the meeting.
 Elections Tonight
 A monthly meeting of the Fair- mount Community club will be held tonight at 8 o'clock ct the club rooms on Essex avenue. Edward Rahn will preside and election of officers will take place,
 At 7;4b o'clock this morning fire whistles at the Chase Metal Works blew, The WateFville fire depart. ment and several pieces of appara- atus from Waterbury responded to the call.
 Mrs, John McMahon Of Yale street ~ confined io her home be- calise oi iilnenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
ROBIN FISHES FOR TROUT

Mt. Hebron, Cal.-(UP)-James Kimball of the U. s. Forest Service, backed by the eyewitness testi- mony of J. L. Mielke of the bureau of plant industry, is authority for the story that a robin near here has learned the trick of holding a worm in its beak over a trout stream until small trout leap for it, where upon the robin jumps into the shallow water and seizes the trout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
PULP HUB IN PENSACOLA

Pensacola, Fla. - CUP) - Pensa- cola will be the site of the latest expansion of the southern paper industry. A Savannah, Ga, con- cern has announced plans for con- structing $3,000,O00 plant here to manufacture white book and wrapping paper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

far rather feel, next year, that I had done this, and done it well, today, than to know that I had written the great est novel We T published.
 But can I do it? I have been writ in g steadily on this very subject for more than 10 years now mn- lions of words - and scarcely be- gun to say what
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Community Council
 To Convene Friday
Helen Johnson Weds Matthew King, Jr., Saturday;
 5ames Ahren, Jr., Released From Hospital
w AT ERv VILE
COrrespondent-Mrs. R. W. Henion Telephone s-546s

Waterville, Oct. 2.-An important meeting of the Community Council is called for Friday night at 8 O. clock in Fraternity hall. All rep resentatives of the various organiza- tions connected with the council are requested to attend.
 Miss Helen Johnson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Dwight street, whose marriage to Matthew King, Jr., of Waterbury, will. take place Saturday, October 5. at St. Michael's church, was guest of honor at two showers recently.
 Mrs. Louis Dadario of Thomas ton avenue entertained for Miss Johnson at her home Tuesday night with the following guests present: Miss Lillian Cantin Miss Tula Ex- harau, Miss Corrine Penrose, Miss Mary Penrose and Mrs. Mary Pen rose of Naugatuck Mrs. Leona Ste- phens, Miss Doris Hughes, Mrs. George Grenier, Miss Mary John on, Mrs. Edward Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Roland, Mrs. Georgiana Grenier, Mrs. Louis Dadario, Miss Kay Dadario, Miss Christine Da- dario and Miss Helen Johnson.
 The affair was in the form of a personal shower, and the guest of honor received many gifts. A luncheon was served and a social evening enjoyed.
 Mrs. Mary I,onergan entertained for her niece, Mss Johnson, at miscellaneous shower, Friday night in the parish hall of St. Mi- chael's church. A lunch was served. Tables were decorated in pink and blue. Those present included: Miss Eleanor Brenneis, Miss Kay Bren- neis, Miss Kay Brenneis. Mis- Jane Greene. Mis- Margaret Greene, Miss Mary TruelOve, Mrs. Margaret Bro- phy, Mss Marjorie Phelan. Mrs. Josephine Mitchell. Mrs. Elizabeth Winters, Miss Marion Winters, Miss Marcella Mccormack. Mrs, James Roland, Miss Mary Penrose, Mrs, Robert Garfield. Mrs. A. Buell., Miss Dorothy Buell., Miss Alice Buell, Mrs. Louis Dadarlo. Miss Kay padario, Miss Josephine Buzzito. Mrs. Pate rick Shea. Mrs. Herbert Newell. Miss Mary Cook. Mrs. Leroy Cook, Mlf4 Dorothy H0ethke, Mrs. Harry Iioethke. also. Mrs, e. q, Fruin and Mlhs Betty Ann PFliiu, Of Stamford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
COLONEL SCHROETER RETIRES FROM GUARD

Brigadier-G General Reginald De- Lacour last night announced the resignation of Col. Otto H. Schroe- ter. of Barkhamsted, who has been commander fo the 192d field artil- lery, Connecticut National Guard, for the past five years.
 Col. Schroeter was retired at his own request. His place has not been filled but next in line for the post is Lieut.-Col George J. Schoen, of Danbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

CanuIQate
 1884, losing to pr. William L. Hig- gins by margin of 1,O38 out of total of 9O,OOO votes cast. During the recent United States Census survey, he was district supervisor for the Second District.
 Dove is married and the father of two sons, David E., Killingly High School student, and Marshall C., a graduate of the WilliSton Academy who now is in his fresh man year at Brown.
 Dove is a member of the Ameri- can Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks and several Mas onic organizations. His home is at 17 Hawkins street, Danielson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Ninth of 24 articles on "Our Country" written exclusively for NEA Service and The Wa terbury Democrat by the na- tons most famous authors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
By GLADYS TASTY CARROLL

By GLADYS TASTY CARROLL Author of A Few Foolish Ones"
 and "As the Earth Turns"
 have been asked to say in a few words what the American way of life means to me what I think 1t means to all of us who live it.
 This is the thing above all others which I wish I could do. would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

UNSUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT
 In 1891 Congress appropriated 5000 for rain-making experiment to end drouth. Dynamite was sent up in balloons and kites, and ex- ploded, but no rain came.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Mrb, John McAfahon Of Yale street le confined to her homo be- calise 0f illnenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

At 7i4B o'clock this morning fil whistles at the Chase Metal WoFI blew. The WateFville fire deparl ment and several pieces of appara atis from Waterbury responded the call.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

shining symbol of what America is and what she may become.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

GEORGETOWN began its existence as Iusty.
bowling seaport town. The intervening years
SOW it become quiet. denifed, residential section
Of the Notions Capitalists boundaries obliteroted
by city thot grew the Motion grew. For 10
years Georgetown existed town ond city
under the dominion Of three sovereiens. the King
Of England, the Stote Of Maryland and the United
States.
In l751, under on oct Of the GeneroI Assembly
Of Maryland Is yeors before thot province ceased
TO be oyoI to the British Crown, it officially
become George Town. George Town prospered,
and in 1889 wos incorporated os city by indie
pendent Moryond's Assembly. This ehorter wos
repealed by oct Of Congress in 1871. In 1895
further octs mode it q port Of the City Of Wosh-
ineton
In its eory days Georgetown fIourished os q
tobacco market we'll shipping center. 1t
wos stated by Gen. Washington thot in 1871 the
town ranked os the greatest in the Stote, # not
in the Union Its Customs House. established
when soine ships from the seven secs novigoted
the Potomac and tied up at the town whorf ot
the foot Of Wisconsin ovenue. still is clearing
house for the Port of Washington.
The quointness Of its eorly mansions and estates
ottrocted mony Woshinetonions ond they hove
been remodeed and notwithstanding evidence
of Georqetowns glory. Photos by Albert Freeman
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19

Wi tn the gone and the long winter evenings
in prospect 1t is time to plan ahead for the
coming months, much plan ahead In
these troubled days. What wi IL you do after you
have read the evening paper and eaten dinner?
Some Greenbelters already have their time sched-
uled to capacity but for those who will have spare
time on their hands, that the yard and garden
season is and the weather froMns on outdoor
activity in general, there is wealth of activity
avail liable.
If you DO not want the bother expense of TAX
ing college courses in Washington you go &c
school right here wi thin a few blocks of your own
home. Our adult education program this year wi IL
offer wide selection of nj ght classes In
onomics, handi crafts, journalism, accounting, art,
and other subjects.
Another good source of interest for the winter is
your Town Library. There residents who
hare yet been inside for look at the fiction
and non- ction books and periodicals waiting
to be read.
How about q hobby? Everyone has hobbies
though of them don't make sense. If you have
not yet found that suits you try raising flowers
indoors maling rag rugs, collecting salt and pep
per shakers. Photography, painting with water
co1ors, and Woodworking other possml1ti This
field is wi thout limit.
Winter recrea tions in Gieenbelt include basket
ball, ping song, bowling and other indoor sports.
Finally there are a score of organi cations and
activi ties in town such the Better Buyers, this
paper you reading, Girl Scouts and the Hospital
kpil Try, wi CHI need little of your time in order
to the community we'll.
Make this active, interesting winter in Green
belt.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
There's No Place Like Home

"There's place like Greenbelt", was Mrs.
Ii ntner's comment upon returning home after a two
month trip through the south. Mrs. ghtner
companied her husband, Credit Union representative
for Farm Credit Administration, visits to several
Government and privately sponsored housing projects
in the south.
Atlanta, Georgia and Greevil1e, South Carolina
were sites for two privately operated projects.
ton concerning these projects. Rents for these
nits from $55 to SOS per month, and the rather
"ritzy" atmosphere of these settlements pune
ated by the total absence of laundry facilities.
An interesting observation made at a pro iect in
Columbia, South Carolina the fact that family
with two children, boy and girl, not get
three bedroom unit unless the children have passed
their twelfth birthday. Here the income must not
exceed five times the amount of rental, with three
bedroom units renting for $33 month.
Sunset Houses, of the negro housing projects
sponsored by the government Is located In Augusta
Georgia. The tenants yearly salary must
5000 and rents average about II dollars per month.
Here lr. Eghtner hel ped organize a credit union.
In Augusta there is also a housing project for
whites" whose incomes do not exceed $40, 900 dollars
The architecture here very much resembles that of
Greenbelt and it noted that the floors in nearly
all the projects visited the type those
in Greenbelt.
The deeper south does not to be faced with
problem of securing domestic help. Colored col
lege graduates unable to find employment In their
fields of study, turn to housework alterna-
tive and may be obtained for little as dol Lar
and half week.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
Letters to editor
hob RULE?


Last weeks editorial captioned "Denocracy?n
gave rather broad Interpretation to Article
the Bill Of Rights of the Constitution in that it
cited to uphold mob rule, Law breaking and riot
incttement,i. the recent incident the steps Of
the United States Capitol. Anti-conscri ptionists
had gathered there for the purpose, it said, of
holding prayer meeting". Ordinarily citizens 20
to churches to worship Cod.
If these people represented democratic, Law abid-
ing citizens, why did they not contact their
gressional representatives and otherwise conduct
themselves such? The Evening account of the
affair stated: "the old Law says that either
Capitol building the grounds it is forbi dden
to parade, stand, or move in procession in
oIaSe, or display any flag, banner device desi n-
ed adapted to bring into public notice any party,
organi cation movements" Yet, In spite of being
warned of action against them under the Law, mob
proceeded to gather there preci pitating a
riot.
Even though Law may be unconstitutional, demo-
cracies don't usually resort to rebellions and vo
lence to ADJUST their differences. Did the of
a Greenbelt resident, who incidentally fined
twenty-five dollars and forfeited collateral Of ten
dollars on two counts Of disorderly conduct while
part ting in the disturbance, influence the ed
tor in the opinions expressed?
Perhaps the mob did accomplish its purpose it
appears some have grown sympathetic toward them.
L. 3. Stainback Jr.
EDITORS NOTE:
"Respect for and observance Of the ri GIFTS of
minority, matter how odtous the opinions Of the
minority may be to the ma ority, must be maintained
If a government is to remain free. The ma jority
must guard against the PERM cious assumption that
"nsound" opinions deprive their holders Of their
rights under the constitutions.r
Civil Rights Chapter VI
Johnson's Movement in the United States"
Further, may say that the question of whether
the group the Capitol steps acted in disorderlv
or otous manner is subject to considerable doubt.
The reporters Of the Washington News, who were on
the spot, apparently Uttered from Mr.. Stainback's
"absentee" observation. They condemned the mobster
like and completely -ARrica can conduct of the Wash
ington police.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
HOlElAKIlG VERSUS MEETINGS


Apropos your recent editorial regarding "Green-
your analysis is slight nisirterpre tation of the
group, at least of them.
1t is admitted that would all be better eff if
more people parti cipated in and interested them
oe1ves in of the community activities. However,
I have point of argument in this connection which
1 would like tc state briefly:
Greenbelt was built to be a Model Town" and in
its planning and formative periods there great
encouragement and great activity in organi zation of
various groups. AS result people found themselves
going to meeting night after night, and day after
day. This part Of the life of the model town.
Eut contend that wi II have a model town
until we have town full of model homes. And the
only way to have model home is to convert the
house in which you live into To do this usu-
ally requires the presence Of the parents in the
home great deal of the time, perhaps this
offers solution to the shortage Of avail liable
people to carry the torch.
do not hold that organi cations unnecessary.
Far frcE it, simply believe that more people
giving time and attention to the development
Of their homes. Those who sacrifice the pleasures
and happiness OF home life and its development in
order tc carry the necessary work of the
ity, are to be commended for their public spirit.
But do not think it is quite fair to label
parasite just because he is trying to meet CT
his greatest responsible Ii ties.
&c. P. Eoore.
EDITOR S NOTE:
lr. Moore certai My has point, but we contend
that If parents would 60 to meetings nj ght
a week, more parents would have chance for hcme-
making six nj ehts week.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
In The Name OF National Defense

Word is getting around that ing of Aneri-
cas- slum dWellers is to be part Of natl onal
defense program. If there be truth in this and
apparently there is, for several projects are al
ready under way in crowded mum tions and ship-b Id
Ing areas We can list benefit of the war
scare.
We DON'T Like the draft, and we don't like prep
arations for war, but resentment is soothed by
seeing increased attention public health, rapid
decrease In the produc ton of goods sudden appre
citation OF the freedom and abundance in this
country, and possible draft of industry by the
government If further recalcitrance by certain stra-
tegtc companies is continued.
Contenplat ting all this ask ourselves why it
all has to be done in the of national defense.
My must we face war to achieve national unity?
What perverse streak through our countrymen
that makes them oppose government housing some
thing good in itself? Is It really necessary to at
tach the stigma of war and destruction to social
progress?
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
calling All Politicians"

We are glad to see that certain Hatch Act re-
str1ctions on Greenbelt may be lifted. The Coopera-
tor has always believed that the local of
communities in the Washington should be exempt
from provision of the MEASURE.
The Hatch Act itself serves an client purpose
OF cleaning the national political picture, and
Its provisions were never intended to cripple the
democratic processes of the little towns around the
capital. Yet in Greenbelt 10 percent of the
population was denied the right to hold local town
offices to participate in the elections for these
offices. 1t was senseless and awkward si+,ation.
Now reli eff seems to be in sight.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
THE DEDCRATIC VISTA

TO THE EDITOR; America was promis Promi ses
proud causeway through the slough of despond putre
faction and iniquity. The Democratic Vista, culmi-
mating in Greenbelts in Greenbelt. The causeway
now shoveled away, its valiant warders
quescing. An irresistible current Of Ameri can
feeling gave Greeabe1t its existence and mtriment;
but that current was seduced into false channels,
systematically; the current is about petered out.
What remains for our little enclave? Already it is
tlounder1ng badly. It may continue to exist for
some months more. But there is not much
thimbleful of promi Sc left in Greenbelt. As With
all fools paradises, the rude awakening will not
long be delayed. Let us at least realize that We
are IN the morass of militaristtc phil stinism,
which has clearly won the day. Let US realize too
that there shall be Perseus out of the hori-
zon to save US; that salvation rests alone in
our strength and the strength of hind.
Herbert Leader.
EDITORS NOTE Yesl
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
Here We Go Again

At the risk of sticking our necks out and gettin
slapped down again We would like to point out that
Greenoelt problem number Is s II transporta
How we are not crdticizing the transportation CON-
Tnttee, or the town council, F. S. A. or anyone
else. We are not in a critical mood. In fact we
are almost plaintive in mention of Transports
ton. So much work has been done plans for CON-
t1ng, so many meetings have been held, many re-
ports have been drafted, many prom ses have been
made, that we would utter prayer of thanknl1ness
for just any little ray of hope. In the meantime
Will keep riding with our neighbor even though he
does get US in to work late every in a while.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
MeditatiOns
by
Robert Lee Kinche1oe
Minister to the
Greenbelt Community Church

Frederic Walters, unknown hard, has perned tire
following Lines that should make some OF the wives
Of Creenbelt think twice before they fill their
lives full Of morbid and sentimental icticn:
III Tife's head is in a vfirl,
She carrlot sleep at right.
Did ANNIE kill olG hr. Earl?
Will George regain his stght?
"as the guman that they shot
The who robbed Joe's store?
End Vi.o is that little tot
Left at the old folks door?
At 8:CC A.E. it begins again,
All houseworls imaterial;
Fer life is just question of
Another radio seriall
It seems high tine that tie female radio cons,ln-
crs Of our country organized to drive off the air
the ne1odraratic trash perpetrated daily by the
ers CT, Try soap Will wash cleaner than the other
fel1ows", or some other variety of produce. Some
thing of that sort once in while plus zone Nan's
Family" Utdch incidentally, declares that the
der leaves are their leaves, but only week.
would not bring about the just poetical tirade Of
Ne Walters. The Whole difficulty appears to be in
the Honopozing frequence with which these emotion
al drugs admin stored. There has been advanced
the idea that such stuff be confined to one radio
chain, vi tn the larger national hook-ups confirng
themselves to things e1evatirg and helpful.
Eomn's clubs and organ cations for the betterment
Of HUnarind might we'll take this crusade to heart.
Few about it, women Of Greerbelt?
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19
EDITORS NOTE - Yesl
GREENBELT'S NEW BABIES

Mr.. and lrs. Pemard S. Trattler Of lSH SoutiMay
the birth of son, born at 1000 Aoh., Sep
TENDER L., at the Greenbelt Hospital
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Megil of I'D Northway are the
parents of son born September IS, in the Greenbe1t
Hospital.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19

Democracy is only degenerate when its leaders and
it's people degenerate.
John Stei nbeck
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-19

VOLUME $, NO. SEPTEMBER 10. 1910