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The Washington times., 1931-11-05

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The Washington times., 1931-11-05

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Claim Bride Of v Unsound In Mind
 On Signing Document
Christina Lang Robertson Left Estate to Husband Whom She Married Less Than Year Before Her
 Deatf-Judge Continues Hearing

Charles Lang, brother of the late Christina Lang Robertson. and other relatives are contesting the will of She latter which leaves an estate valued at about $70.000 to her hus- band, James Robertson, on the ground that she was not competent to draw the document. Two witness es and Attorney John Thoms ap- peared before Judge Dennis J. Slav- in and stated that the woman was of sound and disposing mind when she signed the will. The matter was continued by the court for future hearings.
 The case has many aspects that go back to 1880. James Robertson married Christina Lang about a year ago and at the time of the woman's death short time ago she was sev- enty-seven years old.
 Z : At the time of her marriage, she was under a conservator appointed by the probate court. This formed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
RELATIVES SEEK TO BREAK s7O,OOO WILL
THE WATERBURY
 COLLEGE CLUB
Will Present Two Plays Saturday Afternoon at
 the WOmen's Club
FOR STUDENT LOAN FUND

The Waterbury College club will present two plays on Saturday after noon at 3 o'clock at the Business and Professional Women's club. The pro ceeds will be used for the student loan fund of the dramatic commit tee and the student loan committee have cooperated in the production of the plays. Miss Kathleen Fitzgerald is directing the plays. "The Far Away Princess" by Herman Suder- mann will be the first to be present. ed with the following members mak- ing up the cast: Miss Julie McGrath, Mrs. Karl Winter, Mrs. Ralph Car rington, Miss Anne Moore, Miss Ger trude Traurig, Miss Alice McEvoy, Miss Constance Farnham and Miss Marie Kilbride. The scene of the play is laid in an inn situated above a watering place in central Germany. The second play will be Between the Soup and the Savaury' by Ger trude Jennings and the cast includes: Anne Devereaux, Anne Cronin and Mrs. Theobald Conway. The setting is in the kitchen during the serving of dinner.
 Members of the dramatic commit tee are: Kathleen Fitzgerald, chair man, assisted by Mrs. T. Conway, Mrs. Ralph Vaughn, Ethel Ziglatzki and Dorothy Mclaughlin and the student loan committee includes Inez Clough, Mildred Goudy and Mrs. Ross Chamberlain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

plus a 5 per cent contribution from the state. Massachusetts follows the same plan for years during which the employe is contributing.
 For years of service after the passage of the proposed plan, Con- necticut would allow per cent of the average yearly earnings, which is the same as in Pennsylvania. New York and New Jersey are consider ably lower, with approximately 1.43 per cent for each of the years dur ing which the employe is contrib uting.
 "Stipulating that the employees contributions will be returned in case of withdrawal or death with interest compounded at per cent, the Connecticut proposed plan is in this single instance slightly more severe, but this lower interest rate helps to make up for the increased benefits which the plan offers.
 Retirement is allowed at the age of 65 (for men) under the proposed plan, the same age at which retire. ment is possible in New York and New Jersey. In Massachusetts and Pennsylvania an employe (male) may retire at 60 years of age".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
State Pension Plan
 Compares Favorably
Greater Benefits Seen Than in Those of New York,
 New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts

, withdrawal; age of retirement. All | figures are for males.
 "Of the five plans, the proposed Connecticut plan requires the lowest contribution from the employe: 4 per cent of his earnings. Massa- chusetts requires 5 per cent. New York and New Jersey have a rate which increases with the age of the employe at time of entry, reaching Ia per cent at 25 years of age and 7.2 per cent at 59 years for men in civil administration. Pennsyl- vania also has a rate increasing with the age of the employe at the time of his entry.
 "The percentage used to figure the amount, of pension for past ser vice is higher also under the pro- posed Connecticut plan. For every year of service before the adoption of the pension systme, he recieved 1.67 per cent of his average yearly earnings. In New York and New Jersey, 1.43 per cent is allowed. In Pennsylvania 1.25 per cent is given, and in Massachusetts the sum al- lowed for each year of service is the amount purchasable by a per cent contribution from the employe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

the basis of an action by her broth- CT who asked the superior court to set aside the marriage on the ground that the woman was not of sound mind when she became mar ried. On a technicality, the suit stopped when a demurrer was sus- tained by the court so that the case is at standstill and remains equiv- alent to an untried case.
 The two witnesses heard by Judge Slavin were Mrs Annie Curry, house. keeper of the deceased woman and Mrs Catherine Spencer. J. B. Mac Kerrachef, another witness, was unable to appear as he is i'll.
 The will was drawn July 31, 1880. If the will is not admitted, the es- tate will go to Robertson anyway unless the marriage is proven in- valid.
 If the marriage is not valid, then the estate will revert to heirs of the late Christina Lang Robertson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

The pension plan proposed by the state commission on pension sys- tems charges a smaller contribution for a greater benefit than is the case in New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl- vania and Massachusetts, compar- ison with the contributory pension plans of these states shows. The proposed Connecticut plan also gives a greater benefit for service prior to the adoption of the pension plan. The rate of interest on con- tributions returned at death or with drawal is slightly lower-a provision which helps to defraya the cost of the greater benefits. These facts are brought out in the following report released to-day by Howell Cheney, chairman of the pension commits sion.
 "The pension plans in effect in four states have been compared with the proposed Connecticut plan from five angles: amount of em- ploye contributions; retirement all lowance for past service; retirement dating from the initiation of the pension plan); refunds on death or allowance for future service (that it,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Winter Returned to Some Sections
 of the Country

Chicago. May 6-(UP)-Winter returned to scattered areas in the Mississippi valley to-day. causing damage to orchards, gardens and early crops.
 Temperatures began to slide late yesterday and still cooler weather was forecast by c. A. Donnel, weath- CT bureau forecaster.
 While snow and hailstormS touched sections of the midwest yes- terday, a heat wave swept the Lake Michigan region bringing tcmpera- lures that ranged from 70 to S5 de. grees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Appropriation For Anti-T tuberculosis
(Continued from Page 1)

This means that the measure pro- posed by Mayor Frank Hayes of that city as a substitute for the charte! commissions recommendation of a city manager form of government will be passed either next Friday or Tuesday. The bill in its entirety is not as outlined by Mayor Hayes and his staff of advisors. It has been amended and made even stronger than the first measure. It delegates more official power to the mayor and yet makes him the direct repre- sentative of the people. The plan is considered a step in advanc 0! the so-called merits of the city man. ager plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
VOTED BUT WAS
 NO CITIZEN

Bridgeport, Conn, May 6-(UP) Testimony of a witness that she had voted here for 40 years al- though she had never been acitizen, resulted in denial of naturalization papers to Mrs Katherine Wust.
 Miss Minnie Dallwig appeared before Judge Edwin c. Dickenson yesterday in behalf of her friend. The court disqualified her as 8 witt ness and rejected Mrs Wust's ap- plication.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Sidewalk Bill Awake

Sidewalk Bill Awake
 Hartford, May 6 - As a denial of the rumors that his committee on state sidewalks had fallen to sleep Senator Joseph F. Lawlor, sponsor of the bill calling for the erection of sidewalks on state highways. to- day announced that a meeting of his committee would be held tomorrow. The committee includes in addition to it's chairman, Senator Lawlor. Joseph Cooney of Hartford. Ward T. filling of New London, Representa- tive John Lynch of West Haven and Coroner Phelan of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Increase nf Sheriffs

Hartford. May 6 - A bill increas- ing the number of deputy sheriffs in the New Haven county was passed in the senate today. It adds two more to the present staff of thirty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

league favored by an annual state grant of $1O,000 and supported by donations by its generous citizenry is expected to accomplish some splendid work in the care of tuber- clllar patients.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

A factory in Naples. Italy. pro- ducing mechanical products has in- stalled American machinery and is operated according to American methods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
NO OPEN GAMBLING

Hartford. Conn, May 6.-CUP)- Wide-open gambling recently legal ized in Nevada apparently Is unlikely to spread to Connecticut. The as- sembly, it is reported. will not only only defeat, measure to permit pari-mutual biting but will raise q law against slot machines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
EIFTY-FIFTY


 Hartford, Conn, May 6.--UP)- The law-fouting score of the repub- iicans and democrats stood 1 to 1 here to-day.
 The democrats recently denounced republicans in the general assembly for delaying a report of the judiciary committee on common pleas judge nominations beyond the legal six-day limit.
 Republicans gleefully pointed out to-day that the state highway side walk commission, controlled by democrats. scheduled under the law creating it to report by May ], had not even held its first meeting.
 "The judiciary committee gets away with it," said Senator Joseph H. Lawlor. democrat, Waterbury. when confronted with the informa- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

five. One of the appointments is expected to be given to Waterbury, or at least it is predicted that that city will have dozen candidates for the position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Mayor Hayes Supported

Hartford, May - The commit tee on cities and boroughs today presented a favorable report in the senate on the so-called strong mayor'' bill advocated by the admin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

One of the few lucky Boy Scouts who have been included i'm cxpIOr- ing parties in recent years, 10-year- old John Enfiejian of Syracuse, N. Y., Is shown above as he returned to New York with tho Syracuse Andes expedition. Those are ring-tailed monkeys he holds in his hands. The expedition, which penetrated the Andean jungies of Venezuela, was headed by Dr Parke H. Struthers, zOOl0gist of Syracuse University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Naugatuck Tax Bill

Naugatuck Tax Bill
 Hartford, May 6-Unfavorable action was taken in the house to- day on two bills offered by Repre- sentative Hugh Burns of Naugatuck. He had proposed that the payment of taxes in Naugatuck be made a monthly affair. This arrangement the committee on finances viewed as impractical and impossible for the good bookkeeping system.
 Reduction in the rate of interest charged on unpaid taxes was also rejected. The author asked that in- sted or g or 10 per cent that the rate be made 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Local Police Dept

Local Police Dept
 Hartford, May 6-Two bills affect ing the police department of Wat erbury were passed in the house to- day. One concerns the widows pen- sion bill proposed by the policemen themselves, asking that in event of their death that the city would pay them a portion of their salaries. The house amended the request stating that the City of Waterbury MAY adopt such a pension act, but Shall adopt as originally worded. The cops will pay a percentage of their sala- ries to make the plan a reality. The city's charter must be amended for such a proposition.
 The second measure gives Patrol men Daniel J. Carson and John Mates the privilege of considering two periods of service a continuous stretch. Sometime previous to their last appointments both officers after serving a number of years resigned to accept outside positions. When they returned they started at the foot of the ladder. Combining years of service advances closer to the pension privilege on retirement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Working Hours
 for Women
(Continued from Page 1)

Representatives Fuhrmann, dem, Danbury, Citron, dem, Middletown; defended the bill while the oppon- ents included Rep Corrine IL. AL sop, repn, Avon; Rix, Canterbury; Thornhill,, Brookfield; J 0 h n s n Manchester and Peck, Bristol.
 Both branches of the general as- sembly approved Rex B. Delacour of Stratford as a Fairfield county commissioner to replace John H. Hill, former speaker of the house of representative now awaiting trial on embezz!ement charges.
 The senate rejected a bill to em- power the governor to proclaim Pu- laski day in honor of the Polish pa triot who aided the colonists in the American revolution after brief debate between Senators Hyde and Lavery, opposed, and Atwater and Fitzgerald, in favor.
 The house reconsidered its pre- vious action on a measure to repeal an act which compels garage men to show a written contract in order to collect on bills amounting to more than $50. The house passed the measure, which it previously had de- feated. The senate already has voted for the repeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Outing Jug

Guaranteed un- breakablo and rustproof; it is earthware lined. Gallon size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

Nancy was doing quite a bit of sitting still these days and watch ing the world go by. She was es- pecially interested in seeing the way in which the children, Joan and Peter played together and re- acted toward certain things. The two of them were busily laying the tracks for train one day when Peter looked out of the window and saw a policeman passing on his beat. He scurried into a dark corner and told Joan to "get out of the way quick, cause a p'liceman was coming. Joan kept on playing until Peter screamed in terror. Then Nancy stepped into the pie ture.
 She found that a neighbor child who had taken Peter for a walk had threatened him with a police man and then had told dire tale of what policemen did to little children.
 Nancy had been trying for a year to build up her young sons confidence in policemen. She had told him how kind they were to little children, how carefully they watched them crossing streets and how ready they were to help lost children get home.
 But all of this was forgotten in the vivid tale told by a careless child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
AIA|Y0URC1ILDREN y1Inby Olive Roberts BdzooE XE1HRS @lo5l BY NEA SEPrICf, INC.

Take it for granted that children will eat vegetables and other foods that are good for them.
 First of all, these things should be right. Meal time from early babyhood on should be regular right on the dot, breakfast, lunch and dinner-or dinner and supper as the case may be in your house. There should be no eating between meals, that is, no miscellaneous "piecing" or nibbling of candies and sweets. The time for candy is after meals. Fleeing is permis- sible, for children often do not or cannot eat enough at the table to carry them over, and glass of milk, some fruit, plain cookies, or a light sandwich may be eaten in between times, but this should be scheduled so as not to interfere with the appetite at the following meal, enough time being allowed for digestion before more food Is eaten. The appetite will be right if the child is we'll and has had enough exercise to make him hun gry.
 All these matters being as they should be, the next step concerns the food itself. Half the time chill dren will not eat wholesome food because it doesn't taste good" Often we expect them to eat things we wouldn't touch ourselves. There isn't a vegetable grown that can not be cooked and dressed in a manner that would make an epi- cure hungry. Good cooking is the secret of appetite with children as it is with us.
 A Family Scene
 Now, lastly, comes a very inn portant thing. The stage is all set, the table rather, with everything favorable for Tommy eating his tomato and lettuce salad. He is well, hungry and happy.
 Father sits down, "Humph. to- matoes! I had them for lunch. them aside.
 Mother says, "Ive been canning tomatoes all day and never want to see another" She pushes hers aside also.
 Aunt Harriet pulls her scarf closer and says, "I haven't felt well to-day and Pm not hungry. No salad for me-"
 Grandma says, 'I think it makes my rheumatism worse. l guess won't eat any"
 tomatoes"
 When Tommy answers, "I don't like tomatoes" everybody is so sur prised.
 Exaggerated? Not much. Chill dren are imitators for one thing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
GUILT lIp\ b LAURA LOU BROOKLYN Auhss s sf MA2 "A 5 MARRAeE
Author of "MAD MARRIAGE"
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right away. Tonight! Please, Nor ma. Won't you marry me tonight |? Oh, you darling-!"
 She felt his kisses on her lips, her cheek, in the soft hollow of her throat. His dear head bent to hers. It was maddening, ut terly unanswerable form of argu- ment. It banished haunting terrors that had been like knives in Nor mas heart. It opened vistas of rarest rapture. Now, if she only dared"
 Chris Saunders, feeling her pres ence neither called for nor needed had stolen from the room. When terval she found Norma and Mark still in each others arm. They greeted her exhuberantly.
 "Chris-you can't guess!' Its going to be tonight. Con- graduate me! Isn't this wonder full? And don't you think I'm the luckiest guy in the world?"
 You'll have to come with us, Christ"
 The older girl stopped short, sur VeylnS them. Am l to take all this as wedding announcement !? Remember I haven't even met the young man yet, Norma. Do you honestly mean you two are plan- ming to be married to-night?"
 They chorused assent. There fol- lowed half an hour of excited, irf- coherent planning. Norma and Mark were to drive to Woodbury in the next county to be married. Chris was to come along. Mark de- parted to give the girls time to dress, to hunt up an acquaintance to act as the second witness and to fill the car with gas. It proved an evening of surprises. The friend Mark brought to make the fourth in the wedding party was Bradley Hart, Chris employer. Mark had run into Hart on the street. There were swift introduc- tions. With a minimum of furry they were off in the roadster al last, headed for Woodbury. Mark drove with Norma beside him Chris and Brad Hart were in the rumble seat.
 By nine o'clock they were pass. ing through the outskirts of Marl. boro. Ahead lay the state high. way. The roadster's speed in. creased.
 Nine-fifteen found them plung. ing through darkness. At that very moment Bob Farrell, anxious. ly gripping the receiver in a pay station phone booth, waited for the voice to come over the wire. There was none. Five seconds. Ten sec. onds. At last he heard the opera. tors crisp soprano, They don't answer!"
 Farrell put Up the receiver an6 turned away.
 (TO be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21

and furthermore I. never want to lay eyes on you again. Remember it's throwing away your whole life. If you'll get some sense knocked into your head and leave this crea- ture alone you can come home. If you're determined to act like a headstrong fool, go ahead-and be damned to you!'
 The door slammed sharply on Travers' back. For an instant the three young people remained in si- lence. A sob from Norma broke the tension. She had moved a little away from Mark. Now he was be- side her again, his arm around her shoulder.
 "Please-!" Mark began, "please don't cry. You mustn't feel so bad ly, Norma. Try to forget whats S happened. We don't care about anything Dad says. We're going to be happy together. There" He raised her chin tenderly, kissed the eyelids that had been striving bravely to blink back the tears. There, dear. Don't you see every things going to be all right?"
 She let him kiss her, rested in his arms while Mark patted her shoulder as one might comfort a child. After a moment Norma strengthened.
 But, Mark" she said in voice that was not sure of itself, this means"
 The words died. Norma could not bring herself to finish the sen- tence. There was more tender com forting, more murmuring of endear ments before she was able to go ahead.
 'It means we can't see each other any more," the girl said mis- erably. You mustn't come here again"
 Why, Normal" Mark looked at her in astonishment. Nothing of the kind! We're going to be mar ried. Right away! Why. darling I wouldn't give you ly for anything in the world. Don't you know that?"
 "Oh, it's sweet of you to talk that way but we can't. Throwing away your whole life-that's what your father said it would mean. Il cant let you quarrel with your father over me. He said you couldn't ever come home. You'n have to go. Mark"
 But I tell you I won't! Sweet heart. we're going to be married
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-21
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