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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-11
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
The
Bank of Damascus

of Damascus, in the State of
Maryland, at the close Of
business on June 20, 1910.
ASSETS
Loans and discounts
(including 1892
overdrafts) ..... SAL, 1924
United States Govern
ment obligations, di-
rect and guaranteed 10000
Obligations of States
and political sub
divisions ..... 3,75O.OO
Other bonds, notes, and
debentures ~ $4,000
Corporate stocks 1,719.O0
Cash, balances with
other banks, includ-
ing reserve balances,
and cash items in
process of collection 52,823.23
Bank premises
owned ... $8,770O0
Furniture and
fixtures -. $4,000 100000
Real estate owned other
than bank premises. 9,072.90
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-07-11

aE TREE SURGERY-Spraying,
feeding, cavity treatment, and
pruning. Free estimates given.
X. L. BELL, Rockville. Nd
Phone: Rockville 135-R. %
~PAPERING PAINTING :
Floor Sanding and Finishing,
Phone Rockville 73-J. F., ?.
Weaver and Son, Rockville, Nd
84S
%$ FOR SALE - New and used
radios, parts, tubes. Decca, Vic
tor, Bluebird, Varsity records.
Cabin John, Glen Echo, Potomac,
Kensington, etc. Bring your
radio in for repairs, pick it up
on way home. Free estimates.
Magee Radio Service, 69O7 Wis
consin avenue, Bethesda, Nd.
Wisconsin $685.. 107
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
FRANK HODSON
GIVEN ESTATE
Sister Remembers Brother
in Will; Nephew Named
Executor

wills Of two prominent local resi-
dents were admitted to probate to-
day by Judge Patrick Healey. The
wills are those of Ella Mary Hodson
and Joseph Petit, ST..
In the Hodson will, it is directed
that the entire estate shall go to
her brother, Frank j. Hodson. A
nephew, Franklin Hodson, Is named
executor. The will was drawn June
Is, 1928. Miss Hodson, q resident
Of Waterbury for SO years, died Jan.
II.
The will of Mr.. Petit first directs
that a monument be erected on the
family plot and leaves 5000 to the
Roman Catholic Cemetery associa-
ton of Waterbury, Inc, for care of
the plot. All personal property is
left to a daughter, Frances Petit
Cavanaugh.
A deed for property on Meriden
road to Joseph Petit, Jr., is con-
firmed in the will. The residue of
the estate is to be shared by Mrs.
Cavanaugh, Joseph Petit, Jr., and
another son, Edward Petit.
The Petit will was drawn April
8, 1888. Mr.. Petit died Jan. %.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Visiting Nurses Laud
Mental HygieneWo


as follows:
The Visiting Nurses are greatly
helped In their work with fam
lies by the Waterbury Mental
Hygiene society. A public health
nurse knows that mental hy-
giene" and personal hygiene" i'm
ply preventive work with the more
or less normal child or adult.
There is no longer great distinc-
ton between mind and body and
in caring for our patients, we are
concerned not only with the pa
tients physical comfort and well
being but also with helping him
find a way of life which will bring
happiness and satisfaction.
Each year the pSychiatrist anc
psychologist have given help and
guidance to our staff and many of
our patients have benefited by the
services they received at the clinic.
ALICE PEAK,
Nursing Director
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
v. N. Director

W. M DITeCtOF
scientific methods, is endeavoring to
reduce the number of mental cases
here and to readjust youngsters who
are mentally handicapped. There
will be fewer cases of juvenile de-
linquency in the courts, fewer back
ward pupils in local schools and few
er Waterbury patients in state in
situations If the society is given the
proper financial and moral support.
Latest Tribute
Today's tribute is paid to the So
ciety by Miss Alice Peak, director of
the Waterbury Visiting Nurses. Yes
terday Judges T. E. Conway and
John L. Gaffney joined with child
welfare workers, medical and school
authorities on voicing their appre-
citation.
The Waterbury Mental Hygiene
society Is presently engaged in a
membership campaign and seeking
$4,000 with which to carry ON its
program. 1t has appealed for public
support. Various membeS oganized
into teams are now carrying ON in
the annual membership appeal.
Nurses Tribute
The statement Of Miss Peak reads
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
FIRE MARSHAL
SHARES HONORS
Pays Tribute to Depart.
ment, Board on Being
Commended for Work

Sharing the orchids" could be
very appropriately suggested Is
title for Wednesday afternoons
meeting Of the Board Of Fire Com
missioners. There were special COM
mendations for individual members
Of the department, notably Fire
Marshal Den Lahey and Private
frankie Moore and for the. entire
membership. Private Moore was
cited for rescuing two women In q
Central avenue residence fire. Mar
shall Lahey for his outstanding WORK
in fire prevention and the entire
personnel for keeping the various
fire stations in neat, orderly FASH
ion.
Then came the turn in the Situa-
ton. The Fire Marshal stole the
play from the commissioners and
took hand In praising the pei
sonnet of the department and then
the commissioners.
THE Marshal. pers0nely seeks no
glory" he confided to the commits
siopers, "but while am here before
you, my superiors, may I say word
or two In commentator Of the
rank and file of the Fire Depart
ment. You know, after all. 1t is the
fire fighting unit that deserves
whatever credit that goes with the
operations of the Fire Department.
These are the men who stop fire;
they are the ones who get to the
seat of the fire, regardless Of con-
sequences and stop the progress Ut
the flames.
1.-The Marshal glories in his asso.
citation with these men, in his meets
ings with them daily, and his con-
tact in general. We follow along
where they leave of, and can
truthfully say to you gentlemen that
no body of men, performs q better
piece Of fire fighting than do the
members Of our own Waterbury
Fire Department. We have it from
the lips of adjusters, from the
mouths Of men who not only inspect
after fire here, but in all Of
the cities of the state. The Chief
and his deputies, the company off,
GERS and their men, from the Oldest
to the youngest private, stand out.
from our point of view, as an or
ganizat.on of fire fighters, second to
none in New England.
You have just reason to feel
proud to be the commissioners. Of
such an institution; We have just
reason, too, to feel proud Of our
association with them"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02

cut is assumed to be approximately
$25 month.
No Estimates
No estimate OF the number OF
Waterburians receiving payments
could be obtained from the local
branch of the Social Security board
because they have not yet been
notified by the treasury depart
il1ent.
Moreover, no member, officer or
employee of the board is allowed to
give out information pertaining to
any beneficiary. The regulation ap-
plies even to an eInploye under sub
poena.
IF any member. officer or employe
OF the board is sought to be re-
quired, by subpoena, or other COM
pulsoiy process, to produce s'ucl,
record Or give such information. he
shall respectfully decline to pre-
sent such record or divulge such
informa ton, basing his refusal upon
this regulation"
The rule does not apply to any
claimant or prospective claimant, to
any officer of the treasury depart
ment, or official or commission of
the Social Security Act or unem-
p'oyment compensation.
No Distinction
In contrast to the old age assist
ance checks, which 60 only to the
needy, the checks delivered today
make no distinction between rich
and poor, the only qualifications be-
ing those laid down by the law.
A large percentage Of the checks
are being sent to survivors OF in
sured workers, though the bulk of
the monthly benefits went to work.
ers who have reached the age of
IS and retired after earning at least
$500 in six calendar quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
MERCHANTS WANT
MARKET IMPROVED
Group Seeks Better Light
ing and Toilet Facilities
at Public Quarters

Farmers and merchants who use
the public market on Meadow street
have renewed their efforts to have
the city make several improvements
at the location. A delegation yes
terday visited John P. Fitzmaurice,
secretary to Mayor Vincent A. Soul
ly and asked that the matter be
presented again before the board Of
works.
The group is seeking to have
shelter erected at the market, oil
ing of the grounds, establishment
of toilet facilities and better light
ing.
The board of works last year
turned down similar requests, claim
ing that the city would make no
capital improvements since the
property IS not owned by the city,
but only leased from the New Ha-
ven Railroad.
Scheduled as charities, Elton Col
lege, Harrow School and The Uni
versities of Oxford and Cambridge
in England, do not pay income taxes
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Disagreement On
Grounding Seeing
His Shadow Today

Whether or not the grounding
saw his shadow today depends on
what time he opened his sleep eyes
and strolled from his burrow to
take a look at the outside world.
If he went out at z o'clock or
Whereabouts, he would have seen
nothing but snow, and in that
case, If tradition is right, Well
have mild weather for the next
six weeks.
Late in the morning, the sun
came out several times for a min
ute or two. If the grounding de-
layed his stroll till then and did
see his shadow, then we're due
for six more weeks Of heavy WIN
ter.
The various experts on ground
hog procedure disagreed in their
views as to what time he might
have come out. So it may be that
we'll have to wait until the next
six weeks are past to learn what
time the grounding got up.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02

the affair was headed by Henry Fitz-
gerald, president.
Fire Chief Cavanaugh is the only
member Of the department who saw
action In the famous fire the ball is
COMMUNICATING.
The blaze started in the Camp
building ON Bank street, spread to
adjoining buildings on Grand, West
Main and Center streets, and was
brought under control after a "a
hour battle. Damage passed the
$4,000, 900 mark.
The regular night shift will be
on duty tonight, in case anyone
fears the firemen will fiddle while
Waterbury burns. Some day-shift
men, however, who aren't going to
the ball, will work for night-men
who are going.
Says Tuppy Wright
For those who'll be there, Tuppy
Wright said:.
Waterbury flremen have the
right to discard the red flannel for
the night, to make merry, dance,
laugh, and make enjoyment for
themselves and others, break bread,
and sing themselves to sleep in the
early morn, after one good night of
pleasure in four years."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Youth Council Plans
First Church Farley
Betterment of Race Relations in Waterbury to Be
Theme of Meeting Sunday Afternoon

! Webb will sing accompanied by Miss
Mildred --'ylie. Tea and a social
hour will follow the meeting. All
women of the parish are cordially
invited. The board meeting will be
held at 2:30 o'clock in the parlor.
The Waterbury Fedora ton OF
Mems Bi',le classes will meet in the
Grace M. E. church, Waterville,
Wednesday, February Z at 8 p. m.
The speaker will be DR.. Charles S.
Robertson on the subject "Use or
Loose"
The Alpha Nu sorority will meet
in their room Wednesday, February
| Z at 8 o'clock to make favors for
the Mother and Daughter banquet
to be held February 81 in Daven-
port hall.
The Lenten study group for women
proved to be so much enjoyed last
year that 1t is being repeated this
year. The first meeting will be held
in the ladies' parlor, Thursday
! morning.
Frederick Shattuck will be the
speaker at the Pilgrim Fellowship
Sunday evening at o'clock in the
chapel on the subject Japan" illus
trated with post card slides. The
regular business, social and supper
hour will begin at $3.50 p. m. Friday
evening, February is, the young peo-
pie will present play entitled
''Tantrums" in Davenport hall at 8
o'clock followed by dancing.
The evening department will have
dessert bridge In Davenport hail
Tuesday, February 6, at 1870 p. m.
Tuesday evening, February 6, at
$50 p. m, the Miss and Mr.. Club
will have a covered dish supper in
| the work room. Following the sup
per, DR.. Walker will speak to the
club on the subject, 1.-THE Minister'S
Point of View on Marriage"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Cash On The Line!
Realtors to Pay Award
for Successful Anti
Startling Ideas.

AS chairman of the local Real
tors special committee on nuisanc-
es D. T. harrington, Jr., today Of
fered IS reward to anyone who
can and will solve the startling
problem in Waterbury.
A bird fancier with no love for
starlings, harrington said no
strings are attached to his propo-
sition. The money will be paid
when there are no wings over
Waterbury.
There is no objection whatever
to the method employed to rid
the city of the birds, he said, pro-
vided 1t is legal. and costs him
nothing, except for the reward.
Asked If he had any Sugges-
tions, harrington said:
IF / did, I wouldn't be offer
ing a reward
Asked about the practicability
of a bean-blower barrage which
had some success in Lawrence,
Mass, Harrington was skeptical:
City officials were tacitly left out
Of the interview, their success in
solving the problem being le-
gendary.
Harrington said he had no OBJ
lection to sending up hundreds of
toy balloons to frighten, If they
didn't amuse, the birds.
Providing some one buys the
balloons"
There aren't enough owls to
put in the trees" Harrington de-
SPARED, recalling the temporary
success one of the solemn crea-
lures achieved on the green last
fall.
Meanwhile the birds, fitting
from building to church and
from church to tree, continue II
increase in numbers.
Ingenious persons are asked not
to call harrington.
LET them solve it first then
see me-"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Little Miss Lucy!
Psychiatrist T k e S
Little "Tyrant'''
Apart-Revemps
Disposition in
Typical Case.

ejeven-years- old Lucy ruled her
mother with an iron hand, and was
now beginning to practice her wiles
or. the teachers, the neighbors,
and, in fact, anyone who might be
impressed. Willful and stubborn,
Lucy had found that temper tant-
runs and the simple demanding
of her wants availed nothing; and
SO she had taken to becoming i'll
whenever she thought the solu-
ticn warranted it. "A headache, a
dizzy spell, vague aches and pains
the use of one or more Of these
symptoms caused an anxious and
worried mother to give in" almost
Immediately. Other adults not be-
inf altogether sure of what was
happening never questioned the
validity of Lucy's complaints; con-
sequently when school problem
became difficult, when playmates
refused to conform, Lucy became
ill-at least she became i'll until
the situation changed to one more
to her liking.
Sent to Clinic
Mrs. Brown, Lucy'S mother, was
referred to the Mental Hygiene
Clinic by her family physician
who, finding nothing physically
wrong with Lucy, suspected a per-
sonality or emotional problem. He
asked that psychological exam
ination he given Lucy to determine
whether she was of average in
telligence for her age, because it
seemed logical that things might
be too hard for her. On the other
hand he recognized that clinic in
terviews with Mrs. B. and Lucy
might reveal the basis of the prob
lem.
As In practically all cases, it
was the result of the full clinic
study which helped show Mrs.
Brown what was happening to
Lucy. Intellectually Lucy scored
from one to two years beyond her
chronological age. She was quite
capable of doing even more diff
ficult tasks than the work of her
school grade.
Family Background
The psychiatric social worker In
taking the social history discov-
cred that Mr.. Brown was dead.
The loss of her husband, added to
the fact that Lucy was the only
family" Mrs. Brown had, led to
the development in the mother Of
an Overwhelming fear that sone-
thing might happen to Lucy. She
had become so solicitouS for the
child, so protective in her at
titudes that Lucy had remained a
rather immature little girl, one
who never learned to take respon-
sibiNty or to get along with others.
She was using her good mind to
destructive rather than construc-
tive purposes in the use of physical
symptoms and alibis in order to
get her own way and make life
easier for herself. 1t was possible
to- show Mrs. Brown what had
happened to her and Lucy, and
continued clinic contacts gave her
enough assurance and security
within herself so that she was able
to- deal with Lucy on a more ade-
uuate basis. Lucy herself grew
up somewhat in a short time, and
learned to get along better at
school and to associate more hap
PLY with her friends.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02

Rev. Pasquale Codella, pastor of
the Italian Congregational church
on South Elm street, Rabbi William
P. Greenfield and Mrs. Leila T.
Alexander, director OF the. Pearl
Street Neighborhood house, will be
guest speakers at the Waterbury
Youth Council meeting Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock at the First
church. Miss Janice Tappin Is the
Second Congregational church rep
resentative to the youth council.
How Can We Better Race Rela-
ton in Waterbury" will be the
theme of the meeting.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women's association will be
held Wednesday at o'clock in
Davenport hall. The meeting will be
in charge of the Home Missionary
committee and the speaker will be
Rev. Alan M. Fairbank. Miss Bertha
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02

Frank Wright of the Scovill
Manufacturing Company will dis
cuss Recent Developments in
Aviation" at next Thursday nights
meeting of the Cwoans Club OF the
Central Y. M. G. A., according to
Salvatore Merluzzi, program chair
man.
Lets Go, America" is the title
of series Of four short sound
motion pictures which will be
shown in the Central Y. M. C. A.
lobby tonight at 8 o'clock. The
pictures have been produced by
the National Industrial Council.
They portray the industrial devel-
opment of the United States.
The membership of the Indus
trial Foremen's Club as of today
is SIG men from thirty industrial
plants in Waterbury and Manga
tuck. The ten largest groups are
from the following plants: Wa
terbury Manufacturing Company,
70; Scovill (main plant, So: SEQ
will (Oakville Division), So; Farrell
Foundry, 81; Bristol Company, 80;
Lux Clock Company, 28; Chase
Metal Works, IS; American Brass
(main plant), %; United States
Rubber Company, %; and Water
bury Brass Goods, Is.
safety Glass" will be the sub
ject of discussion al Monday
nights meeting Of the Metallurgy
Club at the Central Y. M. c. A.,
according to an announcement this
morning by John G. Bradley, club,
advisor.
The third annual Beta Hi-Y
junior prom will take place to-
morrow night at the Z. r.. q A.
Cliff Slator's orchestra will play.
Many novelties and presentations
are on the program.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Government Checks
Arrive Here Today
First Social Security Payments Made-Local Office Is
Not Advised on Identity of Benefciaries

Today's mail in Waterbury and
throughout the country brought the
first monthly checks to benefici-
aries under the amended Social Sc
curly Act. The benefits paid vary
according to the insured workers
average monthly earnings, running
from a minimum of $40 a month to
a maximum Of $85.
The average benefit in Connectt-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Held for Trial

Nathan Levine, Of IS Burton
street, arrested yesterday ON
charges of illegal sales of nom
tax-paid alcohol. was granted a
continuance until Feb. s when
arraigned before u. S. Commits
sioner Harry KrasOw this after
noon. Levine was released in
bond of $500.
Bernier E. fitzpatrick, investi-
gator for the alcohol tax unit,
made the arrest. He charges
Levine with having sold two
FIVE gallon cans of non tax paid
alcohol to Mrs. Elvira Shardulas,
of Union City Jan. rs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Motions Filed

Motions for Judgment by default,
disclosure of defense, Judgment,
and law days were granted by
Judge Frank p. McEvoy at this
mornings short calendar session
of the superior court in two cases
of the Waterbury Savings Bank
against Armide Rolandi ct al.
In one case the debt was set at
$5578.34 and in the other at
$6S22.14. Both law days were set
for the second Tuesday of October
Of this year.
In a similar motion of the same
bank against Helen Corr Leisring
the debt was set at $l5.862.54 and
the law day, the first Tuesday in
June Of this year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
DOG LEADS PoLIcENPATRoL

Murphysboro. Ill. tUP)-Denny
Mcmahon, an extra policeman,
thought Brownie was just another
stray when the police dog came to
his home, but 1t happened that
Brownie arrived to join the force.
He's on special duty now, carrying
"a flashlight ahead of the night
police ON alley patrol duty and by
day guarding court against lettering
dogs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Building Permits

The following permits have been
issued at the office of Building
Inspector John T. Hartley:
John DeSantis, to erect addi-
ton to dwelling at IA Tracy ave-
nue.. $1,000.
Mancini and Ritucci, to erect
storage building on Watertown
avenue. $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
Sp'otlighting
Brass CityNews
$40 for Speeding!

Wolcott, Feb. flames Jones,
colored. of 40 Chatf1eld avenue,
Waterbury, was fined $40 and
costs on a charge of speeding
when arraigned before Judge Lay
ton Rose and Deputy Judge AL
fred Affeldt in town court last
evening.
Leo LeGere of 140 South Main
street, Waterbury, was fined $40
and costs for speeding and an adj
ditional s. for passing stop sign.
STATE policemen patroling Meri-
den road and the Waterbury,
Bristol road made both arrests.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
POLICE PREVENTED
ROBBERS CAPTURE

Randolph, Mass, Feb. 2 - (UP)
Two bandits held up Johnny
Carney, II, and Vincent Dolan
is, at an Avon filing station last
night, bound them. locked them In
a Mushroom, and sped on with al
The youths quickly freed them
selves, however, got out through a
window and gave chase.
Passing through Randolph, they
were within three car lengths of the
robbers when State Trooper JOSEPH,
Lane stopped them for speeding.
The robbers escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02

From those who know" come
more testimonials of appreciation
relative to the excellent work be-
ing accomplished In Waterbury by
the Mental Hygiene society. The va
rious statements Of appreciation, it
Is hoped, viii make the residents of
the city more personally conscious
of the results that have been
achieved and startling problems
that still face the community. The
Mental Hygiene society, through its
skilled psychiatrist and modern
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02

A large attendance is expected
at the annual masquerade, enter
tainment and dance Of the Civilta e
Progresso society tomorrow night
at Buckingham nall.
Valuable prizes will be awarded
the winners of the costume contest.
Well-known singers and dancers
will take part in the entertainment
portion Of the program.
Guests will be Mayor Vincent A.
Scully, former Mayor Patrick NJ.
Perriello, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph
Valdambrini, Frank Pepe, George
Crocicchia, Carmine G.. Cipriano,
Louis E. Bria, Pros. Atty. Michael
j. Galullo, william T. Harrington,
Tax Collector Humbert Mangini,
Pasquale DeCicco, City Sheriff
Clayton Briotti, Anthony Petrillo;
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-02
CandIenaS Day

Services we're held In Catholic
and Episcopal churches today to
mark CandlemaS day.
In Catholic churches candles
were blessed and distributed to
parishioners. A Holy Euchrist SER
vice was held at Trinity church
this morning and a procession will
be held at Q o'clock tonight
The annual blessing Of Threats
will be given in Catholic churches
tomorrow as the Feast of ST..
Blaise Is observed