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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24


Armstrong, G. B.
Blair. Harry
Breen. Miss N. A.
Cocheu, L. c., jr.
Diamond, j.
Doyle. Mrs. Hope
Edelstein, H. NJ.
Guthe, Otto e.
Icenhower, Fred
Isley. A. B.
lie Quardia, q.
Mcguire, Comdr. c. /,
McCombs, E. r.
Quirk. T. ].
Russell, Albert l..
Thurber. Comdr. H.F
Cleland. Mrs, Hines
McMurray, j. H.
Nef. Rev. ]. L.
Richards, John w.
Roberts. Lt.Comdr. /.
Smith, Mrs. 8. II.
8olem. Henry u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24
Civic Problems, Civic Bodies
Need for General Legislative Plan;
Value of Special Council
BY JESSE C. sUTER.

As be expected participation by
activities Of the organizations Some observers consider this good
sign and indicate the organization support
work idea OF putting this financing job united effort
1t predicted that other community
will follow Community
plan is thoroughly learned
Congress has decided not adjourn
civic hopeful that
yet get chance for consideration and action
There matter which could by either
Senate without controversy They could the Commits
sones send Congress complete list Of the
estate in the District and the for such exemptions Upon the
receipt of such list could printed
has been done several times in the past This information
being sought civic and also needed the committees
Congress handling District matters list is available the
of complete June &c. 1889 Here citizens
It, but copies available for distribution funds available
for printing
The anxously awaiting the time when they
complete detail of the District 1912 budget
been discussion of items supposed to be included and others
have been omitted At meeting the other
disappointed member that particular item carried
In the budget recommendations of the Commissioners citizens
the Budget inserted
There dissent from this suggestion the ground
that would with the budgetary procedure There
is rejoicing that the Budget Bureau keeping hands of
of items under the plan the citizens start running to the
relief feared that surely "the beans will be spilled
groups should be
the before pleas complaints be made to the
Budget Citizens have the opportunity to
direct Congress they had before there was Budget Bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24
Oyster.

"A Christmas program will be pre-
sented at the next association meet
ing by mothers and children of the
scnool, under direction Of Mrs. Ben
nett Hammond, program chairman,
(see PIT. A., Page CID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24
D. G.. legislative Council of Increased Value


represented Among which would be helpful but not
yet the Board Trade Merchants and
Association Federation Associations and the Gen.
trail Labor Union.
The Legislative studies
which its affiliated inter-
originates proposals legislation but does endeavor
affiliated groups clear understanding of each
the back of the by the different groups
made representing
organizations avong the legislation And such groups
leadership get the supporting oganza
together urging the passage by Congress
In the. if obnoxious bill introduced in Con-
gress representing opposed the bill would
make study the and lead discussion of the matter
at the meeting of the council This is believed would have
tendency crystalline sentiment and bring about united ogan
ton opposition
There is likelihood being helpful,
through discussion and the formation of various study groups
committees the formulation a general legislative
Where Your Community Chest Dollar Goes
Individual workers the Community Chest campaign
having doagng experiences they solicit subscriptions
l941 people fail the Chest ide ind
feren to the call and still others what dollar will do
beginning Community Chest here of the
and how functions BY means OF speakers ana the use
publicity and other phase of the work.
obligation community help
planned at length But considerable number Of the COM
munity concerned the problem still looms large
study of what each Community Chest dollar will do should
help problem inclined
what dollar will do toward the support
monthly publication the Council of Social Agencies in the
November number prints graphic chart which shows under
general classihcations how each dollar is divided
family welfare and dependency the amount is 20
cents hospitals tncuding hospital clinics 10 CENTS health other
than hospitals 1914 cents of children IA cents leisure time
activities character building recreation and camps 206
Community Chest Council of Social Agen
Social Service Exchange 124 cents and miscellaneous
cents This accounts for the distribution dollar contributed
to the Community Chest
studies these figures and then tries out
the of his contribution at the rates. he is
exactly insignificant extent he has helped
classified If the study further by
breaking each the general into the individual
agencies the contributor would able find part each
the 81 Chest agencies Such studies
and examinations would help solve the problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24

chairman, for 8 pm. Wednesday
1t is planned to have the curtains
installed in time for the Christmas
play.
Janney.
The class in consumer educa-
ton, under the leadership of DR..
Polly Kessinger Moore, will study
"the manufacture and care Of silk
and Nylon hosiery" tomorrow at
1870 pm.
The Executive Board will meet
Tuesday at 1:3o pm.
Mrs. Vincent Smith, membership
chairman, announced the results
Of the campaign which ended on
November IL as follows: First
prize, Mrs M F. Corwin, So:
second prize, Mrs. E. M. Carter, 81;
third prize, Mrs. Evelyn Burroughs,
81; total enrolment, 1913.
New tables and curtains for the
boys lunch room have been pur-
chased by a committee appointed
by the president.
Jackson.
Oficers and committee chairmen
of the association are Mrs. william
D. Leetch, president: Mrs. Archi-
bald King, first vice president; Mrs.
Nicolai Cikovsky, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Isabelle S. Wesley, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Theodore
Manuel, corresponding secretary:
Mrs. Charles c. Afford, treasurer:
membership and room representa-
tives, Mrs. Stephen Hulburt, assisted
by Mrs. William Allison; ways and
means, Mrs. Luther Muck; associ.
ates, Mrs. Jacob F.. Howard. Mrs.
William Beeken; program, publicity
and notices, Mrs Eugene Doblere:
hospitality, Mrs. Archibald King;
student aid. Mrs q A1ford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24

Solem, Joseph A.
WEIGH, Gus
Burrows. B. H.
Crist, G. r.
Forley. Mrs. T. w.
Garland, Myron S.
Hickman, j. H.
Jant, Mai. o. M.
Knapp, E. G.
Rogers. Mai. G.. D.
Short. E. T.
Spaulding, Roy D.
Thomas. Mrs. M. l..
Xanten, william A.
Daley, Mrs. NJ. v.
Federico, p. J.
Hammond. Mrs. A. K.
Lantel, George D.
Pearce, Charles N.
Powell. F. A.
Ramsey, Col. J. l.
Reed, z. H.
1tcker. Arthur !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24
Need for General Legislative Program

Among recognized for the formulation of
general legislative for the District to be urged on the new
of and individual citizens in practical
agreement would be arranged in the order of their impor
according to the extent OF their hearty support As
starter the following items are submitted:
l. Summers amendment original FORM for national
senaton.
The overton PLAN equal fairness for fiscal equity
for the District.
For regroupng improvement of the Dis
trct government
Complete overaung welfare legislation along mod
lines
foregoing suggestions recorded from words picked
here and there There may be some exception taken 70 Items
have been the District problems OF that number
long to be generally accepted
Other proposals put forward by different
An amendment female minimum and law is to
be number of of employees now
without protection Among the proponents OF this proposal are
District Minimum Wage Board Voee District OF Columbia
Voters and the Womens Trade Union League
The Womens Trade Union League working
this law to include under its protection female do
nestle servants This they realize very difficult problem TO
handle in practical
The Monday Evening Club sponsoring
liable organizations soliciting financial support
from public intended to protect contributors and
legitimate institutions from aese 4Pefae e oy eosed u
there such operations Most communities
throughout the country are so protected rgdy laws
regulations fraudulent practices 1t is understood
that most organizations will get behind this measure
Social Hygiene Society announces that will push with
vgor bill premara tests by competent physicians Most
ready to give their support
principle by the Federation of Citizens
Associations.
The Council District and other
legislation and appropriations to put into
operation Kepec plan for child welfare The Council OF Social
behind this proposal and will hold special luncheon
meeting Tuesday at the c. A. seventeenth ana sree
consideration Of this subject.
The above only of the items of legislation for the
District being discussed in organization circles
But a program remains to be formulated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24
Day of Thanksgiving Held
insufficient for Americans
Gratitude for the Blessings of Peace
And Freedom Should Also Make Us
Strive to Protect Them, Says Mrs. Lowe
BY MRS. C. ID. LOWE,

Columbia Congress and Teachers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-11-24
Raymond.

A war relief class for adults will
meet Wednesday at 1870 pm.
Members will knit and sew on
children's garments for the Red
Gross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
FINAL CONCERT IN
 MUSICAL COURSE
'Learnng to Listen Series Concludes After Ten
 Months Presentation

The Monday night "Learning-to- Listen" music course, which has en- riched the musical life of Water bury and has stimulated an interest in the worlds musical literature, concludes ten months of musical activity, with this evenings concert program, to be presented at the Bronson Library at 7:15.
 The usual interest manifested in the course, devised and directed by Walden Trimble and Miss Paulette Wolozin. warrants the opening of a new beginners group and starting next Mondy at zoo p. m., an oppor- tunity to know more about the musi- cal masterpieces of the world, will be offered to all interested.
 How do you listen to a sym phony? Do you listen to what the different instruments are doing or just to the melody? Do you try to follow the form of the composition or do you simply listen to the gen. eral effect?" These questions and other matters concerning symphonic depression, will be included in the new Learning -to-Listen" series.
 The public is invited to take ad- vantage of this unique series, offered without charge, under auspices of the Bronson Library and the Adult Education Program of Waterbury.
 Lighting effects and high fidelity reproduction of master-works en- nance the performances of the "Learning-to-Listen" concerts. This evening, Cesar Franck's beautiful symphony in D Minor will be played, as recorded by Leopold Stakowski and the Philadelphia orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
FIVE DEFENDANTS
 TO PRESS MOTIONS
Seeking Aid From State in Paying Expense of Print=
 ing Appeal

No new motions were filed in the Superior Court today by persons convicted in the Waterbury conspir- acy trial with regard to seeking to have the state bear the expense of printing the evidence in the con- spiracy case.
 As reported many times five of the convicted men in the ccnspir- acy trial have filed motions seeking to have the state bear the expense of the printing of the evidence. These motions will be heard by Judge Ernest c. Inglis in the Su- preme Court at Hartford tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.
 The five men who have filed mo- tions are George H. Kingsley. and John c. Meany of New York, form CT Corporation Counsel Charles $ O'Connor Atty. Henry MinoE and Philip Coppetto.
 It was thought this afternocn that no further motions would be filed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Chapter One


Waterbury
 You will remember child when you had to take rbe stuff first of a And when that had been done you received cookie piece of chocolate to make you forget your agony.
 Today, shall follow similar method. l shall ask you to read the following passages before proceed to dis cussion of the story Democracy, through the ages.
 First of al chiean-a horseback He with the people eventually they hat their anybody guard against which they
 Finally their victims stand and they attack the rich They kill many and exile and the others they give what they call equality of freedom and power.
 Immediately power themselves all the lucrative offices.
 "1hy tat the multudes and them until all rule be- comes anarchy all standards debased omnresent vgary and coarsend by unhndered nonce and abuse
 "The mad pursuit of wealth destroys ogarchy but of liberty destroys democracy for the father dends to the level of the the aters his pupils pupils despse Young alke young s pete with him in word deed This of liberty causes slavery of the and the aggravated form tyranny arises of the extreme form liberty
 Tn the end this becomes unbearabe The rich afraid that meanwhile enteIrisng the he will all their everybody army his kills suspect Finally he the state and establishes dcta op
 "The few reasonable beings the wild beasts they retire selves and wait until the storm has passed by"
 That you might think is not an editorial from local BolShevk newspaper It is translation of certain pass to be found in the works of Pato He considered the most intelligent student politics dred years
 DemOcracys Is Care People All the Time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Leavenworth of $50 to 400; and the Waterbury Catholic high school, of 165.
 A report that the grammar schools would close this afternoon was de- nied by the school department. It was believed the severity of the storm and the condition of the streets at 11:3O o'clock would result in the blowing of the whistles sig nifying no sessions this afternoon. Three schools, Hopeville, East Farms and Walsh were dismissed however, because the lack of electricity affect ed heating systems.
 The high schools reported that the electric current went off and remained off for about three quar- ters of an hour this morning. This affected lights, clocks, bells and machinery. Glasses were timed by personal watches.
 Some of the parochial schools closed for the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
WOMAN HURT AS
 AUTOS COLLIDE

Mrs. Frank Roswell, 53, of South Britain, was reported improved to- day at the Waterbury hospital where she was admitted last night suffering from injuries received in an automobile accident at the foot of Ben Sherman hill in Woodbury.
 Hospital authorities said the wo- man received a scalp laceration and knee injury when the car in which she was passenger skidded into 8 state highway truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
1 ,OOO High School Students Absent"
NEW CITY MAYOR
 LAUDED AT PARTY
Speakers Pay Tribute to Athletic PrOwess of WiI-
 liam Patten
Special to the Democrat


 Torrington, March 4-Days of Torrington baseball glory was re- called many times by speakers and guests at a testimonial dinner to Mayor William A. Patten of Tor rington, a Standout pitcher in his younger days, held at the Eagles Club Saturday night and attended by more than two hundred people.
 Attorney Thomas Fitzsimmons of New Haven presided as toastmaster, introducing various speakers includ- Ing R. w. (Ducky) Pond, head foot ball coach at Yale university, Joseph M. Tone, former state labor com missioner, and Frank Lane of Derby, state president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Harry c. Finn, of Midletown, N. r., a Torrington ath- lete of 35 years ago, was also special guest who recalled the mayors qualities as baseball player in "the good old days" James P. Murphy was chairman in, charge of the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Mastrocato Given
 Weekly Compensation

Angelo Mastrocato was awarded compensation of $12.50 a week against the Musante Berman and Stroberg Company by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch in compensation court this morning A bruised right toe is the cause of the award. Payments are to start as of December 4, 1889, and last during incapacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Judd, she leaves two sons, Peter and Stuart, Jr.; her mother, Mrs. Robert F. Griggs and two brother, Haring w, Griggs, and Robert F. Griggs, Jr.
 The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the White Memorial chantry of St. Johns church.
 A close friend of Mrs. Judd last night contributed the following tribute: Tn the death of Carol Griggs Judd, a sense of sadness rests upon her many friends in this community. A very definite conviction is felt that the brevity of life can never dim the lasting memory of her radiant spirit. Her courage, her sparkling wit, her warmth of hearty and friendly sym pathy carried joy to all whom she touched in daily living, and with a bereaved family, her many friends feel, and will feel, the lovliness of her presence through the years to come"
 M. F. B.
 YARMALA-Mrs. Anna Yarmala. wife of Anthony Yarmala of 97 Vail street, died Saturday afternoon at her home after short illness. She was a native of Lithuania and came to this country 35 years ago, resid- frg since then in Waterbury. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's church and was member of the Rutos society.
 Besides her husband she is sur- vived by two sons, Joseph and An thony, Jr., a daughter, Alberta, of Waterbury, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Meleciuke of Waterbury and Mrs. Anastasia Kazakavicius of Brazil. The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 ANDRUS-Rolla L. Andrus of Al Alden avenue, New Haven, a former resident of Middlebury, died yester- day at St. Raphaers hospital in New Haven.
 Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Andrus of Alton, Illinois, and F. H. Andrus of Toledo, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. s. Goodrich Gessner and Mrs. Atwater Treat of Oxford, Conn; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
 He was born July 10. 1854. in this city, the son of John and Eliza Buckingham Andrus. He was member of St. Peters church, Ox- ford.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day after noon at 2:30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, with Rev. Henry Doug las of Oxford, officiating. Burial will be in Middlebury cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
IA WOMEN PLAN
 FARLEY WEDNESDAY

The Irish- American Social Club auxiliary will meet at The Elton Wednesday night to further plans for the annual St. Patrick's Day dinner. which VIII be held at Ths Elton March 3i.
 Committee reports will be made at the meeting. Mrs, Belinda Nc. Coy Tracy will preside,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

quiem was celebrated by Rev. Dr. John Anderson, of Stratford. Rev. James Grady. of Bridgeport, was deacon, Rev. Joseph Donnelly was sub-deacop, Rev. John Culli'on was master of ceremonies and Rev. John P. Kennedy was seated in the sanctuary.
 Bearers were Patrick Joyce, Pat rick Kennedy. James Maoner. John Mccarthy George McElligott and Alfred Overton. Burial was in the family plot in New St, Joseph's cemetery with committal by Fr. Grady assisted by Fathers Anderson, Kennedy and Donnelly.
 A motor patrol escort in charge included Capt. William Duggan and Patrolman Thomas Phelan.
 The funeral of Miss Helen Spir- asky was held Saturday morning at 10:15 from the home. 79 South Main street, Naugatuck, to St. Jo- seph's church, Waterbury, where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. J. Edward Gradeck. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery, with committal service conducted by Father Gradeck. The musical service at the church was conducted by Prof. Alexander Alex sis. The bearers were Joseph Da- mulis. Brony Konavagem. John Yachts, Peter Yachts, Joseph Lo- kites and Paul Lokites.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Will liam s. Strong were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Ad- vent Christian Church, 8l Cherry street, with Rev. Joseph P. c. Johnson and Rev. Thomas Felt man officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 Bearers were: Henry CurtiSs. Irou Wilson. Walter Roberts, Ed- win Mi. Christian Jorgenson and Ernest Mullan. MT, and Mrs. Leon R. Corliss sang "The Beautiful City of Gold" and "Pearly Gates" &C., companied by Mrs. Edwin Mix at the organ. The prelude was Han- ueTs LaFgo, pIhyeu py MT CoF- llss.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Welton, widow of Harry c, Welton, was held this morning at B:ib o'clock from the Mulyille Funeral Home. 2T0 West Main Street to the Sacred Heart Church where a s0ls emn mass of requlm was celebrated at o'clock by Rev, Henry Quinn, Seated ln the santuary was Rev John Dial. A musical program wah rendered by Miss oe0FgIanna Wolff, and BchmldLs reqnlrn mass was sung by the quartet which c0n- sisted of Miss ueorglanna Wolff Mrs. Mildred Roche Les0lte, Flor. enee Cassidy and Prank kenneg, Burial was ln new Bt J0sephs cen. etefy Ellh eOlnmllial services by Father OoFFlsan, The pallbearefa were; George conl0ng, MerNln and Arnold df0ls, George Welsh, John and Francis Kane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Unofficial Holiday Declared I odayWhen
 Storm Blankets City
Classes in Grammar School Also AfeCted Cold Causes Dismissal of Children in Three Schools Parents
 Puzzled Over Arrangements

More than 1000 students of the four Waterbury high school stayed home today. The number absent from all the grammar and pa- rochial schools was estimated un' officially at several thousands.
 Crosby reported an absent list of approximately PTS; Wilby, of 375,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Return To Classes

Pupils of the public schools re- turned to their classes today, fol- lowing a vacation of eleven days, The mid-winter recess was made longer this year by the added day following George Washington va cation, which was granted by the Board of Education. The weather has been perfect for winter sports, and sliding has been one of the most popular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Wladislowas Wilkas of Meshadduck road, Middlebury, was held Saturday morning from the home to St. Joseph's church where a requiem mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev. Benedict GauronSkas. At the side altas were Father Cabi- tor and Father Lunskis. A special musical program was arranged by Alexander Alexis. Buial was in Cal vary cemetery with the committal service by Fr. Lunskis.
 Bearers were Albert Sugdinis, Rob- Tt Ranney, Stanley Kairawicz, AL bert KairawicZ, Edward Kripaitis and John YeSinSkaS.
 The funeral of Henry Vancelette was held Saturday morning from the Maiorano funeral home to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Alfred Matthieu. The pallbears were Clifford Williams, Joseph Lano- nette, Armand Delange, Arthur Pratt, Peter Ayotte and Martin J. Dwyer. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Begg, widow of William Begg was held from her home, i25 Hill street. Saturday morning to St. Thomas church where a solemn mass of re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04

Dr. J. H. Dillon will speak over WATR tomorrow at 5 o'clock dur ing the weekly broadcast spon- sOred by the Waterburial Medical Association. The subject of his talk has been announced as "Warning Signals of Pneumonia" and Its Control"
 Each week the Medical Associa- tiOn presents a prominent doctor in discussion of subjects inter- esting to the average radio listen- CT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Monthly Meeting

The regular monthly business meeting of the Casper s. Davis, American Legion Junior Auxiliary will be held Thursday afternoon, immediately after school, at the home of Miss Marguerite Byrnes, on Pembroke avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
BUILDING PERMITS

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin: Anthony J. Palladino, 10 Dikeman street, and Josephine M. Briguglio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-04
Pot Luck Supper

4 pot luck supper for lhe mem. befs Oi the Falfnounf Community club glll be . feature oi llAe tenth birthday pnTly to be hela Wednes- day evening, ! o'clock, at the Club lf0onk Oil hnhek avenue, A social evening wlll follow Nhen card games