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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
PROMOTION GIVEN
 V.K. BIRCHTBILL
Regional Recreation Rep- reSentative Named ASSO-
 ciate Director

John P. Hardy, Regional Director of the Social Security Board and the Ofice of Community War Serv- ices has announced the promotion of Charles K. Brightbfl, Regional Recreation Representative in New England, to the position of asso- ciate director of the Recreation Di- vision of the Ofice of Community War Services with headquarters in Washington.
 MT. Brightbill has become widely known throughout New England for his work with officials of states, cities, towns and local groups in de- veloping recreational facilities for the armed forces, individuals en- ployed in war production activities and their families and for the civ- ilian population as a home front service.
 In the early days of the war he was in charge of the development of recreational facilities in the Camp Edwards area and later went to Newfoundland and Iceland making recreational studies and plans for the armed forces.
 From 1897 to 1941 he was New England representative of the Ma tional Recreation Association and prior to that time was superintend- ent of recreation in Decatur, Illi- nois. He leaves for Washington i'm. mediately to take over his newly assigned responsibilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL

Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor.
 10:30 a. m.-Order of morning worship.
 Prelude: Veni, Veni, 1mmanuel.
 ................... Kreckel Processional hymn-Hail to the
 Lords Annointed (tune 'Lancash-
 ire No. 25D Call to Worship, Invocation and Lords Prayer Anthm: And the Glory of the Lord Responsive Reading-Selection SAP Gloria Patri Baritone Solo: But Who May
 Aplde Handel Scripture Reading Prayer
 Offertory: Seek Him That Maketh
 the Seven Stars ......... Rogers Doxology Children'S sermon Hymn-Come, Thou Long Expected
 Jesus
 sernon-"The Peril of Answered
 Prayer"
 Recessional Hymn No. 334-Master,
 No Offering, Costly and Sweet. .. Benediction Postlude: Risolute. ..... Parker
 The flowers in the vase are in memory of Mrs. Augustus s. Chase. The flowers on the table are in mem ory of George H. Daniels.
 In memoriam-Raymond Harrison Plumb, November 30, 1943. United with this church on May 6, 1928.
 Forums
 December 12-Howard Benson, traveller and photographer. Subject: Trailing Nature West to East" il- lustrated with 25O beautiful Koda- chrome slides, using 8 new technique in the lecture field.
 December 19-The Christmas Pageant, written by William w. Vos- burgh, Jr., and directed by Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher and Mrs. John c. Walker. Also, dramatic monologue in costume by John E. Hones- Dickens Christmas Carol"
 December 26-Philip Noble, world traveller, photographer and lec- turer. Subject: "The Charm of Old New England"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
|C.P.A.'S TO HEAR
 PROFESSOR STEIN
State Association to Meet Next Friday Evening at
 Hotel Taft

On Friday evening, December 10, at the Hotel Taft, New Haven, Professor Emanuel Stein will ad- dress the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants on Wage and Salary Stabilization.
 Professor Stein, author of num- Der of books and articles, is a mem Der of the Economies department of New York university and acting of the Washington Square college director of the graduate division for training in public services. He is also chairman of the regional trucking panel of the War Labor board, a member of its public panel and an authority on public housing and labor problems.
 George w. ChildS, Jr., president of the society, invites the members of the various chapters of the Ma tional Association of Cost Account ants to attend the meeting and also any. other accountant interested in this subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

and the building of five storage sheds at a cost of $870 made up the total permits issued fer this type construction. The total cost of non-residential construction for the month was estimated at $70.410 with the city receiving $381 in fees.
 The grand total of permits and fees equaled 69 and $1,197.75 res- pectively with a grand total ap- proximate construction cost of $241, ,410.
 Last month 59 permits were is- sued in all, for total construction cost of $96, ,485. For this same period a year ago 68 permits were issued at total construction cost of $94,- SIS.
 This past month proved to be the third largest of the year in total construction costs, with the month of June holding the lead with an overall figure of $359,00O worth of construction being planned for the city. April, 1943 so far has been the second largest with 8 to- tai figure of $330,040.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

Rev. E. Einar Kront, pastor
 Sunday, December 5-Second Sunday in Advent. Church School and Bible Class at 9:30 a. m. Roland Palmer, superintendent.
 Divine Worship at 1O:45, when the Swedish language will be used. The sermon theme will be "Prepa- rations for Christ's Second Ad- vent." Members are requested to bring their Benevolence Banks to this service.
 The Board of Trustees will meet at the close of the service, 12 o'clock noon.
 Calendar for week of December 5 "Wednesday at 2-Iduna Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Gus tave Johnson, Sunnyside avenue, Oakville.
 Wednesday at 7:3O-Mid-week Service with prayers for the men in service.
 Wednesday at 8:15-Church Choir will practice.
 Saturday at 9:30 a. m.-Confirma- tion Class meets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL

Rev. Francis AyreS, pastor.
 Services tomorrow will be as fol- lows
 6:30 a. m-Holy Communion at Waterbury Hospital Hospital.
 800 a. m.-Holy Communion.
 9:30 a. m.-Sunday School.
 1O:45 a. m.-Holy Communion and Sermon.
 500 D. m.-Evening Prayer at War Shrine.
 The hymns at the 10:45 service will be q Bind Unto Myself Today" Where Cross The Crowded Ways of Life," Shepherd of Souls," and Wake, Awake For Night Is Flying" The anthem will be Rise Up, O Men of God" by Noble.
 The flowers on the altar will be in loving memory of Cornelia Wing blade, Josephine Oedell, and Louis Oedell. The flowers on the organ will be ill loving memory of Martha Trask.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
153O--WBRY.-96

11:O0-Warren Sweeney-News Pretend II :3O-Tips and Tunes  of Today 12:3O-Stars Over Hollywood 1:00-Campana Serenade 1:25-News
 1:30-To Be Announced 1:45-CBS Program 2:0O-Of Men and Books 2:SO-Here Comes he Merchant
 Marine
 3:00-Columbia's Country Journal 3:30-David Cheskin Orchestra 4:00-News
 4:05-Report from Washington 4:15-Report from London 4:30-Calling Pan America 5:0O-It's Maritime 5:30-Swing and Sway with
 Sammy Kaye 6:00-Quincy Howe and the News 6:15-People's Platform 6:45-The World Today 6:55-Bob Trout-News Analysis 7:00-The Man Behind the Gun 7:30-"Thanks to the Tanks" S:00-"Blue Ribbon Town" S:30--Inner Sanctum S:55-Ned Calmer and the News 9:00-Your Hit Parade 9:45-Concert Hall of the Air 10:15-"Correction Please" 10:45-Talks 11:00-News 11:15-Guy Lombardo Orchestra II 1:30-Flashgun Casey 12:00-Sign Off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
CHRIST CHAPEL
Rev. Samuel Budde, Vicar.

Rev. Samuel Budde, Vicar.
 The Mems Club will hold their annual meeting Monday, December 6 at 800 o'clock.
 The Vicar wishes to thank the committee which were responsible for the conduct of our Every Mem Der Canvass and all who have CO., operated by their promise of sup port for 1944. If we are to attain our goal of 250 contributors we still need the help of all who have an income and are willing to accept the miniStrations of this Church as their own.
 The Guild have planned Christ mas Pot Luck Supper to be held on Wednesday, December 18th about 6:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
WATR PRQ GRAMS 1920 Kilos ycles

P. NJ. 1:OO-News: Let's Dance 115-Henry Jerome's Orch. 1:30-Music For An Autumn
 Afternoon 1:45-Carnival 2:O0-Metropolitan Opera 500-To Be Announced 5:3O-Tommy Fuckers Topics 6:0O-Yankee News 6:15-Music For Dining 6:30-Voice Of Andy Russell 6:45-Hits And Bits News 7:00-What's New? With Don
 Ameche 8G0-Watch The World Go By S:15-Boston Symphony Orch. 9:30-Spotlight Bands 9:55-Interulde lQ:00-John B. Hughes 10:15-Army Service Forces
 Presents 10:45-Edward Tomlinson, Com
 mentator 11:00-Yankee News 11:15-Johnny Longs Orch. 1145-Los Latinos 11:55-News 1200-Sign Off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

Rev. John N. c. MOhrmann, pastor Sunday school will be held at St. John Evangelical Lutheran church on Cooke street tomorrow morning at g o'clock.
 Services will be held at 10:15 and 11:30. The order of worship will be as follows: Organ prelude by Miss Emily Wall
 Opening Hymn
 Kyrie- Gloria in ExcelsiS-
 Epistle LeSson-Romans IS, 4-13.
 Hymn
 Gospel Lesson-Luke q, 25-36.
 Reciting the Apostles Creed
 Hymn
 Sermon by the pastor, Signs of the Last Times"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
FIRST BAPTIST

Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor.
 At the morning worship tomorrow at 1O:30 o'clock, the communion of the Lords Supper will be observed, Rev. David P. Gaines presiding and preaching. His subject will be Trust in God"
 The union Sunday evening serv- ice of the center churches is being omitted because of "The Messiah" |, which is to be rendered by the In- dustrial Chorus of 200 voices in Buckingham hall at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
MT. OLIVE A. M. E. ZION Rev. s. w. Weller, minister.
 Cuudov Carvicec

10:45-The monthly communion service will be observed; sermon, The Trial of Abraham"
 7:30-Evening worship and con- munion. The senior choir will sing at both services.
 Young peoples department:
 9:3O a. m. Church school, Mrs. Anna Dunham and Mrs. Elsie Mum, superintendents.
 500 p. m.-Christian Endeavor conservation meeting. Miss Ruth Larson, Yale divinity student will make brief address on "The Im- portance of Teacher Training"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
FIRST METHODIST
Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor
 Morning Worship 1O:30

Rev. Dr. John J. Snavely, pastor Morning Worship 1O:S0 Eb" . Guilmant Hymn-"From All That Dwell
 Below The Skies Responsives and Prayer, Hymnal- Scripture-Matthew 4:l2-25- Apostles Creed
 Offertory Anthem - "Ye Shall
 Dwell In The Land" .. Stainer Communion Mediation: Re
 pentance" ance" =. =. =. =. .. Dr. Snavely Hymn-'O Jesus Thou Art Stand
 ing
 Holy Communion Benediction-
 Organ Postlude-"Postlude" Hesse MUSICIANS. Edwin H. Jones, Or ganist and Director; Miss Mar garet Mitchell, Soprano; Mrs. Ronald E. Jones, Contralto; MT. Robert Greenwood, Tenor;
 MT. Laurence Bentham, Bari tone. Church School 10:30 a. m.-Church worship Tor
 all departments. l1:05 a. m.-Classes for Junior and
 Lower Grades. 11:35 a. m. - High School and Adult Classes 11:45 a. m.--Woodruf Assembly. M. Y. F.
 500 p. m.-Meeting will be led by
 William Powell. The newly
 elected officers Dickson,
 Evelyn Rowe, George Folwell,
 Bernice LaPierre will be in- stalled by Dr. Snavely.
 Privileges of the Week Tuesday, December 7th-
 2:30 p. m.-W. c. T. U. meeting. of the W. s. c. s.
 2:30 p. m.-Regular meeting of the Woman's Society Of
 Christian Service with Mrs. George Cashman presiding. Miss Leonora Knight will lead the devotions, and Mrs. John Snavely will give a reading on Christmas In Littleville". Thursday, December 9th- 5:3O D. m.-Junior Choir rehearsal 7:30 D. m.-Mid-week service. The subject for this meeting will be His Name Shall Be Call ed.''
 Friday, December 10th
 7:30 p. m.-Senior Choir rehearsal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
ALL SAINTS (Oakyille)

Rev. Thomas J. Shannon will be at the service of Holy Communion tomorrow at HOO o'clock. Church School will be held at 9:3O a. m.
 The flowers on the altar tomor- row will be given by MT. and Mrs, Jesse J. Andrews in memory of their three children Billie, Robbie and infant.
 There will be an all-day meeting of the Women's Auxiliary on We'd nesday, December 8 at the Parish Hall.
 The Senior Choir will rehearse on Thursday evening, December 9, at the Parish Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

Tom Harmon great open field runner at Michigan, and he's proving he can rip off few yards through the jungle, too. Our AllAmerican team this year is made up of Marines who crscked that South Pacific line at TaraWa. In you weren't confused when making your income tax report September 15 you have another chance December 15 An actress tour ing the camps says officers took all her tme in other words kept her private. Lots of girls becoming pharmacists mates in the WAVES Guess almost any girl can turn out pretty good sandwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
BUNKER HILL CONG.

Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pastor.
 Sunday school will be held tomor- row at 9:45 a. m,
 "Who DO You Say That amp" will be the pastors sermon subject at the worship at II a. m.
 The Pilgrim Fellowship will meet at 5:30 p. m.
 The Preside Fellowship will meet at the parsonage at 6:30 p. m. A Yale divinity school student will speak at both Fellowship gather ingS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
EN EN.

Jennie Schumsk, who has been at Waterbury Tool for over year. appointed assistant to John Hinch- liffe night personnel counsellor about month ago. Jennie attends to gasoline War bonds and insr- ance matters for second shift employees and says she likes her work very much. Her husband has been in the Army for three years and is serving over seas Jennie also has four brothers in the service two of whom are now across Her home is in Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
ST. PAUL's METHODIST
Rev. Louis Higgins, pastor

Rev. Louis Higgins, pastor
 Sunday school will be held tomor- row at 9:30 8. m.
 Holy Communion will be ad- ministered at 10:45 with the pastor speaking on the subject, Do We Really Care?'
 The Youth Fellowship will meet at 3 p. m.
 Thursday evening at 8 o'clock a church conference will be held to consider important church business. Rev. Dr. Albert Marion of New Haven, district superintendent, viii ngeGide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
SILVER .OUTRANKs' GOLD

Second lieutenants in the United States Army wore plain shoulder straps until World War I. When 1t was decided they should wear bers, silver was already in use by first lieutenants, so they were given gold, hence the curious sit uation of silver outranking gold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
THIRD CONGREGATIONAL Rev. Conner R. Lewis, pastor

1G:45 a. m.-The Morning Wor- ship sermon topic, "The Road to Salvation"
 Monday II a. m.-Executive Board meeting of the Congrega- tional Christ Women of the Litch- field District. Luncheon at 12:30.
 Tuesday evening 8 p. m. Weekly Gym" class.
 Wednesday afternoon 2:30-The Women's Get Together will meet at the Parsonage with Mrs. Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
SALVATION ARMY

(182-186 Cherry Street.
 Major and Mrs. Hugo Wiberg, Off1cers-i Charge.
 Major Lillian Acker and Major Jennie Pagington will be guests at the local Corps of the Salvation Army all day tomorrow. Major Acker will preach the sermon in the Holiness meeting at 10:0O a. m., while Major Pagington will speak in the regular evening service at 800 p. m.
 Other services during the day include Sunday School at HOO a. m., Young Peoples Legion meeting at 6:30 D. m., and an Open-air Serice at North Square at 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
FIRST CHURCH

Rev. J. Kenneth Anthony, pas tor.
 Church school tomorrow at 9:45, classes for nursery through grade III at II.
 Morning service at Il. Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony will preach on Do Your Christmas Hoping Early"
 Christmon society at 5. The dis cussion on the fifth pillar of peace of the Federal Council of Churches will be led by Ralph Smith and John Poirier. A social hour will follow.
 Notices for Week
 Monday, 6:30 p. m.-Supper fol- lowed by the meeting of the Mems league at which John H. Goss, pres Scovill Mfg. Co.. will speak on ident and general manager of the Mediation and Arbitration" MT. Goss is member of the state board of mediation.
 Tuesday, 4-5:30 D. m.-Boy Scouts, troop No. 9 in the scout house i; 6-8 p. m.-Girl Scouts, troop No. 8, in the scout house.
 Wednesday, 10 a. m.-Sewing for the Red Cross, Bundles for America, and the hospital; 7:30 p. m.-meet- ing of the advisory committee in the paxlOrS of the church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

Bobby Post, n-year-old of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Post of Frost Road rushed to St. Marys Hospital Wednesday and immediately operated on for appendicitis He's OK. and expecting to be home for the Christmas festivities. Pfc. Carmine DAmico of Sperry Street is home 10-day furough from Camp Polk, Louisiana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

Corporal Donald E. Sterner is home on furlough from Pope Field, Fort Bragg, N. g., where he is attached to arborne signal company Ernest P. Marggraff seaman second class is convaescing at Naval hospital at Sampson, N. Y. Frederick B. Rowe, Naval Aviation Cadet, is home on furlough before reporting to Corpus Christi Texas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flammia of South View Street want the world to know the Stork left them daughter Joanne Marie, at St. Marys Hospital last week. Mrs Flammia is the former Anne Cpriano of South Main Street. Walter Robinson, Jr of Nathan Court, yeo man second class is stationed at the Naval Air Station Personnel Office at Jacksonville, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
ALL SOULS

Rev. T. L. Sinclair, rector Flowers for December are in loving memory of Walter F. Hicks Monday, December G.
 2:30 p. m.-Woman's Auxiliary. Sunday, December g.
 800 a. m.-Holy Communion.
 9:45 a. m.-Church School. 11:00 a. m. - Holy Communion
 and Sermon.
 Sunday, December B.
 800 p. m.-Sacred Concert, The
 Messiah, Buckingham Hall
 The concert will be given by
 the Industrial Chorus.
 The State Salvage Committee urges your active participation in a community effort to collect used clothing to be shipped by the gov- ernment to needy people in war torn countries. The drive is to be December and 5 Clothing may be taken to the fire house.
 The Desert Bridge party was a great success netting about $76. We express our appreciation to Mrs. Sherman Smith and her committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Readers of The Democrat invited sem questions
  promptly possible They should addressed The National Christians questions 8 reply be sent if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

Algrdas Dovenis, son of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Devenis of Frank Street, is private in the Air Corps at Greensboro, N. c. William c Hartman of 95 Hillside Avenue is Ensign in the Naval Reserve stationed in Norfolk Va. A. Edward Buck nephew of the late Rev. John N Coombs of the Second Congrega- tiona Church has left Alameda, California, and is somewhere in the Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

MT. and Mrs Paul Bezanson of Springfield Mass, have decided to chrisen their daughter of November 17, Polly Emory The pxoud mother is the former Dorothy Cam Linsley. Larry Judd has date to address the Second Church Pilgrim Fellowship tomor- afternoon and his subject will be "The Kind of Girl Want to Marry and Why.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
Accommodations For
 49 Families Obtained
Permits for New Houses or Alterations Issued By
 Building Inspector Hartley During November

Additional housing alterations capable of pro ding for 49 families seup for construction in Water bury during November according to the monthly report of building inspector John Hartley. Fortyhree permits were issued for this type building
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
ANNUAL BOOKINGS

There's a time in each year
 When we all start to look For that gift of gifts,
 You said it-a book. There's something easy,
 You say as you thumb pages, And ponder shall you buy one
 Dealing with war or wages. You are intrigued by titles,
 Bindings and such stuff, One less than three hundred pages
 Hardly seems enough. Two-fifty is tvo-fifty,
 So If you buy him a novel, You don't want book about
 Stark misery in a hovel. Best sellers, you say, are
 Always safe bet, You can't go very wrong on the
 Book-o -the-month, and yet In selecting book you must
 Keep the person in mind, If there weren't so alarmed many
 It would be easier to find A book for a bookworm,
 So you scan the blurb notations, And finally in desperation
 Choose Bartlett'S Quotations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. William l.. Caligan of Madeline Ave nue have received word from the commanding officer of their son Biy's unit that although Billy is still reported missing in action that his plane last seen going down land and was under control and that it is just possible he might be prisoner of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
WEST SIDE HILL METHODIST

Rev. John T. D. Franzen, pastor
 Morning worship and Holy Con- munion will be celebrated tomor- row at Il a. m. with the pastors sermon topic being "Is God At Work?"
 Church School will be held at 9:45 a. m.
 The Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 5:30 p. m. for re- hearsal for their Christmas pageant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
NUMBER, PLEASE

z is for Zones,
 So keep your numbers in mind, If you don't, your Xmas mailing will run way behind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

The Town Crer Tells regional high school for which would not be bad idea at all. The Milo Beeches of Litched observed their 61st wedding ann versary this week. The Bethlehem (Conn) postoffce is experiencing it's annual Christmas mailing rush. Ski trails and tracks in New England ready for an active season. snow permitting. The famous Pyne residence at the of Madison avenue and 39th street has been leased to the War Commission of the
 ks and will be used for entertainment center for service men, The trumpeter swan, large American bird almost extinct at the start of the century, is on the way back, bird fanciers take notice. Mark Twain anniversary program held in Hartford this week in honor of the 108h anniversary of the writer's birth It won't be long now before bulletins will be issued on thickness ot the city and town rnks and the old mill pond Goodbye, now!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

California ranks third as an oil- producing state, with Texas and Oklahoma leading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

o: Do MOrmons observe the Lords Supper?
 A: Yes. Mormons administer the Lords Supper as a regular sacred ordinance-bread and wa ter being taken fin remembrance of the broken body and split blood of the Redeemer and Sa- vior of mankind"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
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 Follies: R. Dumke WOR-News, Tro Harper WJZ-To Be Announced WABC-News; Let's Pre- tend, Nila Mack 11:15-WOR-Talk: music 0-WEAF-Lighted Windows, dramatic sketch
 WOR-Sports; Let's Have Music; music
 WJZ-Land of the Lost,
 fantasy story
 WABC-Fashions in Rations, Billie Burke 12:00-W EAF-News. Don Goddard WOR-Man of the Farm WJZ-Blue Playhouse:
 Children's Theater WABC-Theater of Today: Brian Aherne 12:15-W WEAF-Consume Time 30-WEAF-Mirth and Madness Tony Freeman
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

O: What is the procedure in canOnizing a Roman Catholic martyr?
 A: Following initial approval by the Vatican authorities. the ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04

animation of each candidates claim is entrusted to an official, known as a Postulator, ill the diocese where martyrdom occur red. The Postulator, completing his duties, resubmits the cause to the Congregation of Sacred Rites in Rome. The Congrega- tion ninutely examines all docu- ments and mary extend its study over many years. If it approves the case, the candidate is beau- tified. More years intervene and before he is finally canonized, the Congregation must have proof that two miracles were perform ed through his intercession since his Qualification.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-04
Q: What was the origin of the Mennonite Church?

A: The Mennonites were 8 Christian sect organized by Con- rad Grebel, Felix Mantz, George Blaurock and others, in 1925, at Zurich in Switzerland and known by the name of Swiss Brethren. The first permanent Mennonite settlement in America was made in Pennsylvania in 1883; and the first church was built in Ger mantown. The Mennonites re- fuse to take oaths, and some branches, except in connection with school management. object to filling state or civic offices.