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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Catholic Thought And Opinion
:. By REV. JOSEPH F. DONNELLY

the Church, has a right to the hal- lowed title, they do as 8 matter of fact parade as Catholic and too often as prominent Catholics" It is never necessary to apologize for membership in the Catholic church. The1C Church is entitled to be | judged on the basis of her best or even of her average. As the biogra- phy of Benedict Arnold is not the history Of the American army, and as the treason of Judas is not the story of the apostles, so the faith lessnesS and failingS of some Cath olics are not true pictures of the Church. The Church was established by Christ to save the souls of men, both good and bad. Bad Catholics sometimes have membership in the Church but they are bad not because they are Catholic, but rather in spite of the fact that they have been taught their obligations and their duties.
 OF ANOTHER STRIPE
 There is another kind of Catholics of whom we must beware. The press will call him Ian alleged prominent Catholic" and picture him as one of the few standing pillars of the Church: You will always find them where they shouldn't be and never find them among the ranks of the Ordinary Catholic. They are never in the front of the Church on Holy Name Sunday, and you will look in vain for their names on the list of the parish contributors. They arc usually on the un-Catholic side of the questions of the day. Of late the newspapers seem Co revel in the published statements of these "prominent Catholics" Indeed write to almost any newspaper today, champion some measure harmful to Christianity, mention that you are a Catholic-ar1d the press will make you a prominent Catholic"
 100000 REJECTED
 General Hershey has reported that the astounding total of 1,000,- 900 youths, nearly percent of those examined under the Selective Service Act, have been rejected for reasons of health. Fifty-per. of our young manhood in unsatisfactory physical condition Is truly deplor. able. One-fifth of these men, or about 100000 have been certified by their local draft boards as capable of rehabilitation and the President has ordered that they receive the neces- sary medical and dental treatment at the expense of the Federal Gov ernment, But as America comments, "In the richest country of the world, with an educational system that certainly does not minimize recrea- ton, this disclosure of the physical and mental deficiency of our youth comes as a most nnortifytng shock"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

Londons' girl bus drivers have been ordered not to alter their uniforms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
BENEFIT DANCE
 TO AID BRITAIN
Halloween Masquerade To Be Held Thursday Eve-
 ming At Hamilton Park

A Halloween masquerade dance will be sponsored by the Waterbury chapter. Bundles for Britain, Thurs day night in the Hamilton park pavilion. Cliff Skaters swing or- chestra will provide the music and between dances there will be enter tainment by professionals.
 The committee arranging the event includes Percy Leaper, chair man; George Brown, Joseph Hamp- son and Frank Lucas.
 An announcement by Chairman Leaper today was to the efefct that everybody will have a good time whether they come masked or not, since there will be entertainment for ali.
 Competition besides originality in ideas in costume will also include the caperS and antics of the par- ticipants. Mir. Leaper added: Let's forget the reason why there is a masquerade and enter into tho spirit of the evening. Forget our troubles and responsibilities. Come and give us your support"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

The relative importance to the defense program of occupational and off-the- job accidents Is shown by the following figures from the Council:
 Occupational deaths in the first eight months of this year totaled 12,40O, while off-the-job accidents killed 1o,OO0 workers.
 Occupational deaths and 2n- juries in the same period repre-. sented a loss of productive time sufficient to build 1o bottleships or 33,000 fighter planes. But off, the-job deaths and injuries of workers represented a loss of 30 additional battleshipS or 5000 more fighter planes.
 Tt makes little difference whether a worker is killed at his lathe or in h sicar after the fac- tory whistle blows, so far as the effect on the defense program is concerned" said Colonel John Stilwell. president of the Council. Safety authorities recognize that all-out production requires 24-hour safety"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
FINAL REPORTS IN
 GIRL SCOUT DRIVE
Collections Total $6,S32 Late Donations May
 Aid Councils Goal

Funds of 90,S32 were raised by the local council of Girl Scouts during their annual drive for subscriptions this week, according to final reports heard at last evenings dinner meet ing at the central Y. M. 0. A.
 This total may be supplemented by further contributions, although the campaign is now ofilcially closed Such late returns usually net an ad- ditional $lO00, according to Mrs George Cowperthwait, chairman of the drive. Last nights figures, while falling considerably short of the goal of SS,500 which the council set itself, exceeded those on the closing night of last years drive by more than 5000.
 Tn addition to the chairman, the principal speaker at the meeting wa6 Rev. Francis o. Ayres, rector of St Johns Episcopal church, who lauded the efforts of the council workers on behalf of the young women of Wa terbury and the vicinity.
 The returns from individual groups in the last lap of the cam paign were: Special gifts commit tee, with Mrs. Frederick R. Kellogg as chairman, $1,l50; section 1, Mrs Parker Powell, $7i3; section 3, Mrs William H. Faeth, $323: section 3 Mrs. J. Chester Little, $529; section {, Mrs. Earl w. Pierson, $327: mems division, Parker Powell, $3l6; schools Rosemary Foley, $107. Mrs. Francis T. Phillips reported the following contributions from nearby towns Thomaston, S235; Naugatuck, 42o2; Middlebury, $27l; Oakville, $l60; Woodbury, SIS; Cheshire, SIS; Prospect, $72; and Beacon Falls, $l5
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
DEAN ENLISTS AS
 AMBULANCE DRIVER
Writer Of Mystery Stories Expects To Join British
 Forces In Cairo

Middlebury mystery writer ebert George Dean, left for New York city last night to join the forces of the American Field Service, volunteer ambulance corps. The author of "A Murder of Convenience," and a number of other well known "who- done-its", received notice of his ap- pointment a few hours before his deparature for New York.
 MT. Dean volunteered three weeks ago, and expects to sail about Jan. to join British forces in the middle east, probably in the vicinity of Cairo. gn the intervening weeks he intends to complete the uaanu- script of q mystery novel upon which he is now at work.
 The American Field Service func-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

tioned during the World War, and was disbanded at its close. With the beginning of the present con- flict, memebrS who had maintained contact with each other during the interval, proceeded to reorganize the corps. Currently the service is re- cruiting for four ambulance units of 100 atnbulances each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
E almonds And TooIey
 Become Legionnaires
Davis Post Holds Dance At Temple Hall Annistice Day
 Johnny Moore Visiting Parents
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CorvespOndent-Alr& R. W. HeniOn. Telephone S-54S2

Waterville, Oct. 28.-A meeting of the Casper s. Davis, American Le- zion Post, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at Fraternity hall, with Commander Patrick Moriarty pre- siding.
 All veterans wishing to obtain tickets for the Armistice day enter tainmeat, dinner and dance, at Temple hall, are requested to con- tact MT. Moriarty.
 The local post will take part in the ceremonies at the honor roll Sunday, November g at 2:30 o'clock The drum corps will march in the parade.
 The Casper Davis post has reached its quota of 3l members, and is fal ahead of Armistice day, the dead line. Two new members, John Ed monds and Roderick Tooley, have recently jointed the post.
 A weekly meeting and rehearsal of the Casper Davis Fife, Drum ane Bugle Corps will take place tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the drum corps rooms on Thomaston avenue. The Corps is planning Halloween party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

When the German army occuped Paris, what is believed to be the only existing portion of the original Crown of Thorns, and a portion of the true Cross were removed from their vaults at the Cathedral of Notre Dame and brought to mon- Astery in the South of France for safe keeping. Recently 1t was an- nounced that these most precious relics have been restored to their vaults in Paris.
 THE GROWN
 OF THORNs
 Christ's Grown of Thorns as mentioned by the Evangehsts, is one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

and dance Sunday evening Novem- Der 2 at Guertin'S on the Thomas ton road, for members and their friends.
 Home from Coast
 Miss June Cables of Patterson Court has returned from a two weeks trip to California. She went by bus and spent some time ir Mexico, the Catalina Islands, Sar Diego and Hollywood. While ir Hollywood she visited with former schoolmate at Northfield Seminary Mrs. Vivien Gates, and on the re. turn trip stopped with Miss Delsins Wright, in Arizona, also a former Schoolmate.
 Boy Scout Troop No. 3t, will holc a Halloween party this evening al 6 o'clock, at Fraternity hall.
 The Epworth League society o. Grace Methodist church will mee tomorrow night at 7:30 with thu president, Dorothy Cook, of Staf' ford street.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

Late-model used cars are selling at a premium in Bogota, Colombia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

BRITISH COWS IGNORE BLITZ
 London (UP) - British COWS have been vindicated in a lengthy report by two scientists. It is proved that they do not suffer from air raid shock. The reason for the inquiry? Dairymen pleaded that this was the reason for the adul- terated milk they were selling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Tragic NeDs! "Killed on Way to Work" Becoming Frequent Head
 line in Amer
 ican Press.

"Killed on his way to workl"
 That phrase is appearing more and more often in newspaper stories of traffic accidents these days.
 The National Safety Council says that of-the-joh accidents to defense workers are one of the most critical problems in the Emergency Safety Campaign the Council is conducting at the re. quest of President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

Johnny Moore, right fielder for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

O4 VdA 6AOWS~ov ~
 ligious relics and has a long and unbroken tradi- ton. A small por- tions of this prec-
 ious relic was brought to Europe by St. Ger1main, Bishop of Paris about the sixth century. There 1t was long pre- served at Paris oldest church, St
 c erm a ain, des- Pres. Tn the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

the Los Angeles Club, of tla Es cific Coast league, with AErs. Mon arrived in WaterviIle yeetefsis morning, to spend 8 week with hA parents, Mir. and Mrs. Williazz Moore, of Driggs street.
 In recognition of his immense popularity as Q baseball player, h< was given a Johnny Moore day thf latter part of August. At ehat time he was presented numerUus gifts, and received trophy for be- ing the most favorable player ia the Pacific Coast league.
 Johnny and Mrs. Moore, wit& their three children, Rita, Irving and John, Jr., spend the winters i1 Sarasota, Fla, where they will g( following their visit in Waterville
 A Democratic rally will be held Friday night at 8 o'clock, at Forests ers' hall, open to the public. MayoE Vincent A. Scully will be present and an invitation is extended to aA men and women to attend.
 The Pride of Welch Circle, Com panions of the Forest, will hold ( card party and social this evening at 8 o'clock, at ForeSters' hall, open to the public.
 Party Tomorrow
 The Women,s Society for Chris, tian Service of the Grace MethodiS church will hold a Halloween partt tomorrow night at 2 o'clock, in thu church parlors. All members ars asked to come in costume, and N bring 8 10 cent grab bag gift. A pol luck lunch will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
C. V. Q. Party Tonlght

The Catholic Youth Organiza- tion of St. Michaels church will hold a Halloween party this eve ming at 2 o'clock in the parish hall for members and friends. There will be dancing and refreshments.
Evening star., 1941-04-02
Roots Of Democracy
Are Deep in China,
DR.. Hu Shih Asserts
Nation Is First in Asia
To Abolish Monarchy,
Ambassador ExpIuins

The roots of democracy grow deep
into the history of China, DR.. HUI
shin. the Chinese Ambassador to
the United States, said today in a
speech delivered as part of the Far
East Lecture Series at the Shoreham
Hotel.
DR.. Hu-shih explained he was
speaking in answer to those in this
country who questioned the democ-
racy of China.
China is the first country in
Asia to abolish monarchy and estab-
lish a democracy" he said. Il be-
leve that I can show that China S
whole background offers basis for
democracy"
Points to Classics Society.
He pointed out that China for
centuries has had a thoroughly
democratic and almost classless
society. This he attributed to the
policies of the Chinese government
which have always been pointed at
economic equalization.
The leaders of government in
China have come from all strataS of
society, he said. For 1000 years,
government posts have been filled
by open competitive examination,
like the modern evil service system.
The poor have had opportunity to
educate themselves and to take these
examinations, he said. This result
has been that as many officials of
government have come from humble
homes as from homes of the wealthy.
Great Importance is placed on sue
cess in these examinations, he said,
and this has been an incentive to
all Chinese to succeed in the COM
petition.
Yarnell Speaks of Navy.
He cited the policy of the Chinese
government in always maintaining
a strong check on government
leaders. 1t is the belief of the
Chinese that 1t is q virtue to en-
courage opposition, he said. Free
speech has encouraged oppositionists,
he stated.
Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, former
commander of the United States
Evening star., 1941-04-02

Asiatic Fleet. also appeared on the
program, speaking on Sea Powers" +"
He said sea power probably will
decide this war as it has decided
almost every major war in the past.
He said the United States need
have no fear of invasion so long as
1t was able to maintain an adequate
fleet, but pointed to the danger that
the axis powers, if victorious, might
be able to outbuild this Nation.
Says Aviation Can't Win Alone.
Discussing the effect of air power
on modern navieS, he said:
Air power is a part of sea power.
1t is an arm of the Navy and not
force of its own. Aviation alone
cannot win a war"
Admiral Yarnell, asked what
United States naval policy would be
pending completion of the two-ocean
Navy, said:
You don't think we are going to
manufacture $7,0O0,000 900 worth of
war materials and have them sunk
in the Atlantic, do you?"
Mrs. Clifford Pinchot acted as
chairman and Mrs Robert H. Jack
son, wife of the Attorney General,
introduced DR.. HUI Shin.
Evening star., 1941-04-02
Arbitrator Is Named
In $4,000 Damage
Suit Over Yacht
Chartered Croft Case
Decision to Be Given
By Judge Aukom

Presiding Judge George c. Aukam
Of Municipal Court has been ap-
pointed arbitrator by the District
Circuit Court under a 40-year-old
law and with consent of opposing
counsel, of case involving charter
ing of a yacht He is expected to
give his decision shortly.
Benjamin B. Elliott and Milton r.
Elliott of Suffolk, Va, owners of the
yacht Roman, brought suit against
Nugent Fallon, general manager Of
the Federal Savings and Loan In
surance Corp. of the Federal Home
Loan Bank Board, contending that
he damaged the vessel, which he
chartered from May 81 to September
30, 1888, by turning on certain valves
to obtain more heat. This, the
plaintiffs say, caused the engine to
blow up" in the vicinity of New
Bedford. Mass, on July 2, 1888. Rep
resented by the Washington law firm
of Whiteford, Hart & Carmody, the
plaintiffs are asking $4,000 damages.
Mr.. Fallon's lawyers-Walter M.
Bastian, Harvey D. Jacob and Albert
F.. Adams-deny that the yacht was
submitted to Mr.. Fallon in good
condition They contend that the
engine broke down through no fault
of his: that the plaintiffs carried no
insurance and assumed their risks
and that M. T. Elliott, at his own
request, was in charge of the engine
room and that it was through his
fault that the accident occurred. Mr..
Fallon has filed a counter claim
for $1,000 against the plaintiffs. de-
claring that he did not have the use
of the yacht for the full period con-
tracted for, due to the engine trouble.
The yacht was engaged at $500 a
month.
Justice Oscar R. Luhring Of Dis
trict Court, after the consent of
opposing counsel had been obtained,
referred the case to Judge Aukam
for arbitration. Under the law. the
jurisdiction of Municipal Court is
limited to cases involving up to
ST 900 and this case came to its
presiding judge only on an order
of District Court. The suit was filed
in District Court in April, 1899.
Evening star., 1941-04-02
Washington EIks' Lodge
To Install Ruler Toniqhf

Allan J. Duvall, newly elected
exalted ruler of Washington Lodge,
B. P. o. Elks, will be installed in
Office at meeting at the club at
o'clock tonight.
Mr.. Duvall, who succeeds L. Mar
tin Young, is an employe of the
Interior Department. He first was
elected to Office in Washington lodge
in 1898, when he was chosen es-
teemed lecturing knight. He has
held the posts of esteemed loyal
knight and leading knight since
then.
Other new officers to be installed
are Ambrose A. Durkin, esteemed
leading knight; Leonard L. Pearce,
esteemed loyal knight; Charles p.
Bush, esteemed lecturing knight;
William S. Shelby, secretary: Will
liam F. Engel, treasurer; Daniel
A. Cleary, tiler, and Edward M.
Venable and Daniel B. Leahy, trus-
tees.
Evening star., 1941-04-02
Program al WheatIey
School Pays Honor
To Mrs. Saunders
Memorial Is Dedicated
To Former President
Of District PIT. A.

The statue of a small child was
set up today in the garden of the
Samuel Wheatley School at Montellc
avenue and Neal street NE. in mem
ory of the work done for District
children for 80 years by Mrs. Harriet
Ferguson Saunders, former president
of the District Congress of Parents
and Teachers. Mrs. Saunders died
last year.
Senator Capper, Republican, OF
Kansas was among the representa-
tives of many organizations who paid
tribute to Mrs. Saunders as a de
voted friend of the public schools
before the Congress of the United
States"
Other achievements of Mrs.
Saunders cited during the dedica-
ton of the memorial were her estab-
hshment of Junior American Citi-
zen Clubs for the Daughters Of the
American Revolution in the District
schools, founding of the District
of Columbia Legislative Council, of
which she was elected permanent
organizer; presidency of the church
board of the Episcopal Home for the
Aged, contributions of shrubs to
school gardens all over the city, and
leadership as regent Of the Eliza
beth Jackson Chapter of the D. A,
r, and later as State chaplain of
the D. A. r.
Tribute Paid to Vision.
Mrs. T. D. Blackstone. associated
with Mrs. Saunders in Parent
Teacher Association activities, laud-
ed her 'intellect and unusual vi
sion into the future"
Miss Kate Colt of the D. A. r.
mentioned Mrs. Saunders early
sponsorship of the Metropolitan
Police Boys Clubs, and Mrs. Will
liam H Wagner, State chairman of
bhe D. A. r. Junior American Citi-
Eens Committee, declared that the
first citizenship club in the Dis
trict schools was founded at the
Wheatley School by Mrs. Saunders.
Mrs. Louis Gutenberg, former
president of the Voteless District
League of Women Voters, pointed
out that the District of Columbia
Legislative Council founded by Mrs.
Saunders "is living memorial to
her fine community work in the
District of Columbia"
Shrubs Are Planted.
At the conclusion of the tributes
e1rtr1e fro he
ed at the foot of the memorial
statue by Miss Esther Scott, teach
er in charge of elementary school
gardens. Poems written by Mrs.
Alice Manning. former president of
the Wheatley PIT. A, and by the
late Albert F. Ferguson, were re-
cited by Mrs. Edna Rawlings.
Accepting the memorial from Mrs.
j. c. Lunson, president of the
Wheatley PIT. A., was Miss F. C.
Mortimer, Wheatley principal rep
resenting school administrators.
Mrs. c. r. Clagett represented the
Church Board of the Episcopal
Home for the Aged. and the Rev.
DR.. Charles T. Warner, pastor of ST.
Adams Episcopal Church, spoke for
those with whom Mrs Saunders
was associated in church work.
Mrs. Walter C. Jones, founder
of the Wheatley PIT. A. and vice
president of the District congress,
presided. Mrs. Martin johnson was
in charge of the memorial. Mem
bers of the Wheatley Club of Junior
Evening star., 1941-04-02
Child Seriously Injured
By Falling Piuno

Franklin Barbour, 6, Of 468 H
street S.W., was injured this morn
ing when an old upright piano, being
broken up in the back yard of his
home by his father, Charles E. Bar
bour, tipped and struck him. He was
taken to Casualty Hospital, where
he was said to be in a serious con-
dition with a laceration of the scalp
and possible back injuries.
Evening star., 1941-04-02
Air Association Offers
Aid in Safety Probe

Senate and House committees as
signed to investigate air transport
safety today were offered the CO.
operation and assistance of the Air
Transport Association of America by
Col. Edgar S. Gorrell, president.
The associations membership in
cludes all scheduled airlines under
the United States flag.
Investigations have been under
taken by the Senate Subcommittee
on Safety in Air of the Committee
bn Commerce and by the House
Select Committee to Investigate Air
Accidents.
Evening star., 1941-04-02
IS Houses Ordered

The Public Buildings Admins
tration yesterday announced the
award of a $194,350 contract for IS
prefabricated, demountable houses,
to be built at Indianhead, Nd, to
T. Calvin Owens. Bethesda, Md.
The houses are designed as homes
for civilian workers at the naval
powder factory.
Evening star., 1941-04-02

An aerial passenger tramway 4
miles long with an altitude raise
of 1000 feet has been authorized
by the Colorado State Legislature.
to connect the town of Ashcroft
and the crest of Mount HAYDEN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-04
Fears. Aid Bill
War-Breeding
International New. service wire

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4. = En-
actment- ofIthe ...lend-lease". bill
would take this nation far along
the road to war. two leading OPP
ponents of the measure declared
today before the Senate foreign
relations committee.
Ex-Gov. Philip +. La Toilette of
Wisconsin expressed the convic-
ton that President Roosevelt
would regard passage Of the meas
ure for about aid 10 nations fight
ing the Axis powers as "a man.
date 10 get us into the war"
Following La Toilette to the
stand. Norman Thomas, Socialist
leader. declared passage of the bill
would empower the President to
commit acts of war" would
mean the abdication of Congress
and vest In Mr.. Roosevelt powers
greater than those Of Winston
Churchill and equaled only by
those of Josef Stain"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-04
Governors lnaucurafed

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Feb
4.-GNS)-Guy J. Swope of Penn
sylvania today was inaugurated as
governor of Puerto Rico in a
colorful ceremony.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-04

sions in the wage-hour law.
Though these provisions were not
directly involved, the tribunal
oVerruled a famous decision of %
years ago which had held an anti
child labor law unconstitutional.
Justice Stone, delivering the
opinion in the wage-hour case,
stated:
THE act IL sufficiently def
mite 10 meet constitutional de-
mands. One who employs per-
sons, without conforming TO the
prescribed wage and hour con-
ditions, to work on goods which
he ships or expects to ship
across state lines, Is warned that
he may be subject TO the crimi-
nal penalties Of the act. No more
IL required"
In a companion case. the court
held valid the 32lz -cent-an-hour
minimum fixed for the textile in
dustry by the wage-hour admin
istrator upon recommendation of
an industry committee.