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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
ST. FRANCIS CYO
 SETS DANCE DATE
WatervilIe Members to Be Guests Dec. 20; Hoop
 Practice Tuesday
Washington HiII

St. FranciS' 0. Y. Q. ChriStmas dance arrangements were completed At last nights meeting of the C. Y. Q. Friday night, December %, was the time set for the affair. Christmas colors will be used to dec" crate the hall. A Christmas tree will Do up with all the decorations.
 An invitation has been extended to St. MichAeps 0. Y. o. of Wa- terviile to attend as guests of the St. FraneiS organization, The com. mittee In charge of arrangements are George Carroll, T, Kenney, Julia Ferris, Doris sugrue and Mary Kiely.
 Practice for the c. Y. O. basket- ball team will Do held on next Tueg- day night at o'clock. All boys in- tereSted in playing at this time should report for practice,
 Meeting of the Washington Park Juniors league Thursday night at g o'clock ct the Washington Park Community House. All teams wish. ing to enter the league should have 6 representative present at this meeting.
 George Carroll, son of Mir. and Mrs. William Carroll Of 70 South View street, has joined the U. s. marine cogps. MT. Carroll has had three years training c. M. T. camp, nt Pt neVeflG Mas.
 Troop 9, Boy Scouts of America held general inspection last eve. ming ct Washington Park Commu- nity House. Everett West, from scout headquarters was in charge of the inspection, and compiimented the troop committee, the Scoutmas- ter Francis Sacco for the great ivn- provement shown in Troop g, last evening. The troop had 53 in att tendance last evening, with about i've boys not in uniform, which was small percentage all things con- Sidered. The troop committee was all in attendance without absentee, which was also something to be proud of. Troop 9 Is sponsored by Washington Park Community club and holds meetings every Wednes- day evening at the Community House from 2 to g o'clock. The Community club is very proud oi the progress made by the new troop committee which has only been ac- tive for about three months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
CORONER PROBES
 HUNCERFORD CASE
Victim of Fight With Brother in Poor COndi.
 ton at Hospital

Coroner William B. Hennessy held an inquest this morning at the po- lice station into the critical condi- ton of Frederick Hungerford, 3S, of 28 North Main street, who was re- ported by St. Mary's hospital as in poor" condition this noon. The coroner said he was questioning Charles Hungerford, S6, of A Gen. tral avenue, who was involved in a fight with his brother, Frederick, at the latter's apartment on November 22. The older brother was admitetd to St. Mary's hospital on November % for treatment of brain concus- sion.
 Charles Hungerford was held for the coroner after he was taken into custody Wednesday night. The two brothers were recently involved in a breach of the peace charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
 Agreements

Compensation Commissioner JO- seph E. Talbot today approved the following agreements:
 Lawrence O'KeeGe, Cheshire, against Waterbury FarFeI Foun. dry and Machine Company, Wa terbury, S23.O4 per week beginning September 6; Jumbo sacraI sprain.
 Fred Paul, ShefIleld, Mass, against Canaan Humber and Coal Company, Canaan, S13.5S per week beginning November 90; bursitis of Che right knee.
 William Long, Paterson, New. Jersey, against w. J. Megln, Inc, Naugatuck, $25.OO per week be- ginning October l4; strained back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
@,seaMS7ya~vE ssEA0lIsHED tsSS
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Store Open Saturday, December l3
 The chfistmos Spirit 0F this great chFistmos store is not ssored to c dOIIoFs and cents stondoTd-it's seoFed to e hospit- able service stondGTd-stFessi intelligent store service, splendid stocks end c chEistmosy otmos- pheEe, which adds Co the joy of chEistmos shopping here.
 Nee1EWe0F-no nIOn ever hos too mueh--no man probably ever will -so-iust look Gt thot crowd of happy christmos shoppers ot cur fifty-foot tie counter they know their msn-they know their fine silk neckweor too-as silk speeiol- ists we're proud of these lies Ot sI.00 10 $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Brilliant Tamudc Scholar Chosen for Local Rabbinats

heard ny Judeo 5ohn A Etsn|I o superior court today. AaN8
 flno alleged that Frank HEa
 formerly Of Walerlown, and now ~ Tortorlto, epeaUie, ftaly, hnd 6o.sf cd her on December 6, Ab31, IfNy married in Oakyille.
 At tomorrows short calendar Aesh sion os superior court six unconi4s, ed divorce suits are scheduled io begin at .. m. Thcsp cn fhH calendar are as follows: Frank xlf bella against Mary Emnnuele Els bellas Ruth Freeman Blocker agAlfis, Charles Blacker: Hernice N0relkl Valaitis against Joseph Walnitis. Rose Harrlgan Rlcci against Arthur Rlcci; Madeline Ariele Peck agains| Frederick Gene Peck, end Wilue liubbell Price against Whitney " Price,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

The vacancy in tho local Rabbi- nabe. created by the resignation ot Rabbi Moses D. gheinkopf, who bee came chief rabbi of Gpringeld, Mass., has finally been filled by the electaon of Rabbi Max olfter os Bal. timOre, Mid.
 Due to the prominence of Rabbi @keinkcpS in the American rabbi nate, the Waterbury post became . prize covieted by many, The Joint committee representing the Beth 1svael and @haarlth Israel syna- gogues had before lt . large num- Dor oe applications. Only limited number of these -those of 0utstand- Ing Teputation-were invited to ape pear here and preach from the pul- pits Of the two synagogues. When
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
SYLVESTER POST
 CONFINES FRIDAY
Chairman

A joint meeting Of Sylvester Stokes post, Lithuanian Legion and It's auxiliary will be held tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the posts headquarters on Bank street. Mem bers of both units are urged to at. tend to discuss plans for an "Ali- out" program to aid local, state and national defense councils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
MRS. WOLCOTT
 COMP ORTABLE

Mrs. Alice wolcott, 5S, of 116S Baldwin street, was reported as fairly comfortable" this morning by Waterbury hospital attaches where she was admitted last night with a fractured left arm when she tripped and fell on the steps of Trinity church. Dr. II. Everett AL len took Mrs. WolCott to the hos pital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Waterbury Youth In
 Cadets Graduation
Edward P. Fitzgerald to Receive "Wlngs" Tomorrow
 at Randolph Field, Texas; 254 Completing Course
iRpeoIal to The pemocratl

Randolph Field, Texas, Dec. H. Graduating it's ninth and last class of aviation cadets for ie4I on De- ceEnber l2, Randolph Field com- pletes It's second year as pace set. ter for the greatest expansion Of air corps history.
 This class, 264 student pilots, reps resents 3T states and Canada, Among them are seven Connecti. cut men,
 They are:
 Edward ?. FitSgerlad, Route 5, Waterbury.
 Donald r. Gearing, 2O2 Queen street, BFlat0l.
 Otto Goidsteln, 0l Winfield street, East NOrwalk.
 Aaron c. Olmsted, Somers.
 James A. VeFlnls, 1T Prince street, New Haven.
 Raymond A. Walker 90 Broad field read, Ham6en.
 Robert M. Wheaton, BS Me- ehanlcs street, Putnam.
 Canada's representative, Aviation Cadet David Q. Howard, Kitchener ontario. WNs born in Akron, Ohio and iS an American citizen but haS spent most Of his life h the Cana. dian province.
 Ending the primary phase of theEl thirty-week course on october these men had completed ten week of intensive flying training ct civil ian operated elementary Schooll where they mastered the funda. inentals of flying in rugged, low powered airplaneS. Sixty-five hours aloft were logged in this type oi craft.
 Moving on to Randolph Field, the transition to the air corps speedy 4S0 horsepowered basic trainer wal made and 70 additional hours were listed in their log books.
 Night flying, aerial acrobatics cross country. instrument and for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
LUNCHEON

The Anglo-saxon words luneh" and "nuncheon" gave Us our wcTd "iuncheon,s Nuneheon was the noontime beverage; lunch Q piece Of bread.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
MRS, SERAFFINO
 GRANTEDDECREE
Six UncOntested Actions on Superior Court Docket
 Tomorrow Morning

A decree and custody of two minor children were awarded to Mrs. Anna Serrafflno Of Waterbury, in an uncontested divorce action
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

Parents and friends of Richard Layden, a Waterbury boy aboard the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, are anxi0usIy awaiting word concern his safety. His ship, one of the most powerful oE dreadnaughts i'm the World War of 1e17, was one of several U. S. battIeships stationed at Hawaii. It was believed in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese launched their vicious attack last Sunday.
 Layden, 6 first class seaman iB the son of MT. and nHrSs John Kayden af xsounsbuFy avenue. Nc ls well kmswm on Wanhlugton MzlL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Special Defense Bond
 Committee Appointed
Cltywide Drive to Stimulate Purchase of Bonds and
 Stamps to Be Organized Monday; Group Named

Defense Bond Committee, formed to promote the sale of defense bonds and stamps for the defense of America against the Axis powers was appointed today by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. The committee will start cty-wide drive making plans for the drive at meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
CROCODILE TONGUES

Crocodiles do have tongues, con- traTy to popular belief. The organ is fleshy and flat and Is attached to the floor of the mouth except at the extreme edges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

Rain floods the burrows of earth- wOrlns ard drives them Co the stsr- face, hence 90 many are seen after q rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

You know that HIS preference in Christmas gifts lies in smart, prac- tical things to wear" from RAYS We've anticipated his every wish and whim with gift cues that will rate you an extra kiss on Christmas morning!
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07
MRS. FROMILLER AGAIN OBJECTS!

For the second time in less than IL months state
auditor Ana Fromer has refused to pay claims for pre-
pairing and printing Arizona Highways. The first time
Mrs Fromer aroused storm of protest that put to
shame the trouble Pandora stirred up when she opened
her tabled box Governor Bob Jones stepped into the
breach then and saved the magazine And Mrs Fromler
with the campaign for reelection coming on was more
than willing to drop her objections.
This time the Legislature is in session and ardent
y hoped by the thousands of Arizona readers that the
work of Raymond Carlson and Arizona Highways shall
receive such legislative endorsement by Qualification of
the highway code that the excellent work which is
now being done may again be hindered
Arizona Highways, the finest publication of its
kind in the United States carries monthly invitation to
visit Arizona to hundreds of thousands of folks through
out the nation. 1t presents the story of Arizona
wonderland of tourist attraction haven of rest and
from the storms of winter to the easterner
pleasant playground to the summer vacaonst
and state of neverending interest to tourists of all
classes
Certainly the most unpopular individual in Arizona
will be the legislator who fails to vote for the continual
ton of Arizona Highways and other tourist promotion
activities of the state highway department under the
direction of Raymond Carlson and the farsghed leader
ship of the highway commissioners and the state engineer
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07
TRAFFIC PROBLEM SERIOUS

Something must be done, and done soon, about the
fragrant disregard of traffic regulations in Coolidge
Cars park two and three deep the business section on
Saturdays Stop signs passed in much the same man.
ner the proverba freight train passes the hobo Motorists
pass through the school on Arizona Boulevard with
seeming disregard of warning signs. Apparently few
travellers even slow up when passing the high school and
grade school which face the state highway.
Citizens of Coolidge are becoming aroused to traffic
dangers and discussion heard at nearly every meeting
of city civic organizations.
Either the county sheriff highway patrol, or
both should make effort to slow down through traf
fc and straghten out ntracy violations or there is going
TO be great deal of explaining done to keep aroused
cluzenry IN hand. Coolidge is not incorporated city
and cannot handle its traffic problem AS an integral
part of the state and county it is entitled to police pro-
lection and civic leaders of the to see that it
is afforded
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07
ANENT NOT GOING TO CHURCH

Coolidge church census present ard planned revaval,
make worthy of reprnting reasons for NOT go
ing to church appearing in guest editorial in the Phoe
nix Gazette this week. The follow:
IL (Infallable momentary narcotic) Thanks, but
Sunday is the only day have for outdoor exercise,
and must guard our health, you know
2-"Lsten I'd go if the church wasn't full of hypo-
crts. presumably the grandstand isn't; the golf
course)
3-"Aw, Pm not very good at going to church" (No
arguing that point! But that wasn't the pont)
4-"Sunday is the only day can sleep late, and need
sleep to restore my energy" (Darned if you don't!
We noticed that at the club last night.)
81 let my wife take of my religion" (No proxy
votes up There)
money" eve shot that preacher. He ought to have
known Christianity free)
1.-THE people don't go to church" (Heil Htler)
God bless you and guard you, and may the meditaons
of your heart (if any keep in happiness always
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07

PHOENIX, Jan. 31-The 18th
legislature seems to have near
ly everyone puzzled. First ques-
ton usually asked Of observers
by Arizonas visiting the capital
city is What is the legislature
going to do?"
It's doubtful if anyone know
exactly. But one thing is certain:
the current session will pass fewer
measures than most any of its
predecessors.
Sentiment of the solons was re-
vealed by a remark of one Of them
to a group of his colleagues. He
said: "The finest thing we could
do would be to commit ourselves
at this time not to pass more than
five bills His colleagues nodded
assent.
Delay in presentation of the
governors reorganization program,
which in addition to the proposed
Colorado River authority appear to
be the administratoon's pet pro
jects, provoked some criticism.
When letters were read to the
senate asking that body to"sup
port the governors program" Sen
William Coxon of Pinal rose to
make a pointed inquiry.
81 would like to know" he said
"how these organizations and indi
vidauals are sufficiently familiar
with the governors program to
urge its support at this time.
am unacquainted with the aims OF
the chief executive. | would like
to know If any member of this
senate possesses knowledge Of the
governors program" None answ
cred.
In connection with the gov
ernor's request for authority to
reorganize state departments by
executive decree some Of his OBJ
seryations shortly after his defeat
of two years ago have come back
to plague him.
Instead of attributing the same
motive-economy-to reorganiza
ton plans of his predecessor, Bot
Jones, the incumbent governor
wrote in his weekly magazine on
Jan. 20. 1899: Already the gov
ernor's (Jones) Unsuitable lust fol-
power has involved him In bitter
quarrels with state officials and
departments and a knockdown and
dragout fight with the Legislature
is in the offing. The hot fight OF
the movement, one that may cause
an irreparable breach between the
executive and legislative branches
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07
FARMERS FAIR IN ASKING FOR ECONOMY

Meaty is one word for the program advanced by the
Arizona Bureau presented to the state legislature
Monday and fair another The message of Cecil Miller
president of the federation, we'll received by the
legislature.
"We believe that all recognize the need of economy y
he decalred flaty 1--WE believe that the to
problems is the shifting of the tax burden from
group another and that any attempt to do not
promoted by the best Interpretation of good citizenship
We believe that economy essential and of agricul
ture wish to set example,
He pointed the farm bureaus plan to consolidate
all related agencies into state department of agriculture
It has been authoratively stated and not publicly
conradicted that it costs much the state of Ar
the total costs for the state of New Mexico Utah.
and Nevada. That indeed is alarming situation he
cared.-Mesa-J a-Journal Tribune.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07
THE WATCHTOWER

AS new feature which we believe most Examiner
readers will enjoy call your attention to The Watch
tower" which appears this page
Written by T. W. B. Anderson, Arizonas most
thoroughly capable Independent political anayist and
coumnlst, The Watchtower will bring to the Examiner
a digest of political opinion and comment We recon-
mend this column for exactly what it is; entertaining
international and interesting Mr. Anderson personally
acquainted with every political leader in Arizona He
knows what makes most of them tick; he knows the
source from which of them receive their orders and
most important of ALL he knows when they are sincere
and when they simply shouting for effect.
AS columnist defend his right to do his own
thinking and anayizing and don't expect to always
with him any than expect his readers to
always agree with him.
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07

is the governors proposal to take
absolute control of the state high
way department. If there Is
any valid reason why the highway
department should be placed at
the whim or caprice of any gov
ernor, we have yet to hear it. The
present administration has given
no reason for its demand for con-
troll of that department other than
desire.'
After declaring that a governor
controlled highway department
proved unsatisfactory, the article
continued: "Now, the present
governor desires to return to the
old and discarded system. Why?
There can be but one reason. He
desires the patronage of that de-
partment to take care of his poll
tical workers. The promise made
every day now to the political
worker is "Just wait until we gain
control Of the highway department
and you will be taken care of.
We feel confident that the
legislature will be exceedingly
loathe to turn over the highway
department to this or any other
governor in order that he may pay
his political debts"
Several legislators told this
column they received the foregoing
excerpts, togther with numerous
others, from Dunbar's Weekly, the
present governors political maga-
zine published during the time two
years ago when he was editorially
trying to upset Governor Jones
legislative program.
In a vanguard of the economy
In government movement which
appears to be meeting with the
approval of majority of the legis.
lators, is the Arizona Tax Research
association. This organization
numbers in its membership many
hundreds Of taxpayers-large and
small-in all parts of the state.
The associations single purpose
economy in government for the
benefit of taxpayers-has received
a receptive ear from the solons
This is due in large measure to the
constructive and informative ap
proach of the association to the
problem in which 1t is interested
An example is seen in the pres
ence of an experienced author
sitting in with the appropriations
committees Of both houses, giving
members the benefit of expert In
formation. This is the first time
in state history anyone has been
vigilantly watching out for the in
terests of the taxpayers. Hereto
fore, the only appearances before
appropriations committees were
those of persons or groups seek
ing increased expenditures.
Legislators have expressed theil
appreciation for the helpfulness oi
the tax associations experts in
pointing out shortcuts to more
economical government.
Consolidation Of all departments
and bureaus of state relating tc
the agricultural interests is pro
posed in a measure this week
While it includes everything from
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07

inspection of fertilizers to wool
growing, it was noticed immediate
ly that the livestock board was
omitted.
The reason for this was spotted
by "a newspaper correspondent,
who was sending the story to his
paper "The cattlemen have too
many of their number in the legis-
lature"
1t may be that the quarrel of
long standing between Atty. Gen.
Joe Conway and the state legisla-
ture is near an end.
Mr.. Conway incurred the dis
pleasure of some solons several
years ago when one of his deputies
told newspaper correspondents the
legislators were sending private
kilograms and buying flowers for
wives and friends at state expense.
The legislators retaliated by par
ing the attorney generals appro-
priation to the bone. In so doing
they all but crippled the function
ing of the office.
1t appeared this year that a
further reduction might be effect
ed. When one of the senators
came up with the statement Ari-
zOna had more assistant attorneys
general than New Mexico, Colora-
do or Utah, Mr.. Conway queried
officials in those states. 1t develops
that New Mexico, with slightly
more population than Arizona, has
IA and Colorado, with cOnsideraly
more population, like number.
Arizona has four who represents
1O3 of the states 10S departments,
boards and commissions.
Mr.. Conway cited to the legisla-
ture the fact he inherited $4,000
from his predecessor, John L. Sui
livan, for legal hire in connection
with Colorado river matters. All
legal work for the river commits
sion was performed by the attor-
ney generals office for the first
year at a total cost of $72. Then,
along came the pairing of Mr.. Con-
ways wings and the legislature
took the fund away from him.
Another attorney was employed
at $4,000 a year plus stenographic
| hire, travel expenses and other
charges. The $4,000 soon was
gone.
The attorney general pointed to
this incident as an argument in
favor of economy, a matter in
which the 18th legislature appears
to be profoundly interested 1t
looks like most of the solons are
in accord with the A. G's views.
Ex-U. S. Sen. Henry F. Ashurst
is permitted to retain an office
in the Senate office building
through senatorial courtesy =.
Arizonans returning from the ma
tional capital says President Roo
sevelt is expected to eventually
take care of Henry Numer-
Gus good roads advocates were
smiling over the remark Governor
Osborn made at their session in
Phoenix The chief executive
said: mot single highway COM
! missioner has called on me-"
The Coolidge examiner., 1941-02-07

Sid Osborn has asked the legislature to tie the state
of Arizona up in nice be-ribboned package and hand
to on platter that he the outfit suit
him self and his henchmen Wanna bet?