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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
BIG AMPHIBIAN
 PLANE IS GIVEN
 FIRST REAL TEST
Largest Plane of Its Kind in WOrId-Went Up From StratfOrd Yester- day on Trial Flight

Stratford. Conn, Aug 7--(UP)- The worlds largest amphibion plane, the Sikorsky $40. has proven it's r-worthincss, officials of the Sikorsky Aviation corpora tion said to-day. The giant, four motored flying boat, which is de- signed to carry 45 passengers, pilots. radio operators and stew ards. was taken aloft from Long Island sound late yesterday by Captain Boris Scrgievsky, holder of many speed and altitude records for scaplanes. Captain Sergievsky said he had not intended taking the ship off the water but 1t re- spondcd so perfectly to the con- trols he decided to take off. He said the big ship handled almost as easily as the 10 and 15 place amphibiOns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
OAKVILLE
Shower Given : Miss Vensel
Becomes Bride of Fred- erick Book Sept 1

Mrs Charles Book Sr of Clem- atis avenue was the hostess of q linen shower last evening in honor Of Miss Mildred Vensel. Miss Ven- sel was the recipient of many valuable pieces of linen.
 A delicious luncheon was served At a late hour to those attending, who were: Mrs Charles Book Jr, Mrs Mary Harrison. Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy, Mrs A. Hanlon, Mrs Bernard Carroll. Mrs Charles Book Er, Mrs C. Miller, Mrs D. Millcrick. Mrs Margaret Ney, Mrs NJ. Burns, Mrs Edward Flanagan, Mrs M. C.. vensel, Mrs Edward Lynch. Mrs William Babin, Mrs Joseph Evans. Mrs Mary Griffin, Mrs Joseph Dick. Mrs C. r. Lynch, Mrs Will liam Braun, Mrs William Andrews and Mrs M. flaming. Miss Ven seI is to be married on September sst to Frederick Book.
 Outing Held at WcstbrOOk
 Miss Marion Cromwell. Mss Mary Martin. Miss Anna Cromwell, Mrs Mary Wargo, Miss Marjorie Hard, Miss Elsie Nadeaux. Miss Rosemary Coylc, Mss Lorraine Beauty, Miss Edith Allen, Miss Dolly Townsend, Mss Mary Ann McGowan. Miss Julia Cavanaugh. Miss Elinor WaBilauskas, Miss Mary Vitraikis. Miss Helen Coon. Miss Marie Chapman. Miss Rose snary Finn, and Miss Margaret Finn. officers of the Children of Mary, Altar society and the Ladies' Aid society of the St Mary Mag daIene's church were the guests of Rev Leo Finn, pastor of the church, at the Westbrook cottage. The ladies left Oakville Wednes- day morning at 9 o'clock making the trip by automobile. Swimming and games were greatly enjoyed.
 Briefs.
 Mrs John Donovan of Elmwood. Conn, who has been spending q week with her sister, Mrs Clarence Yale of Oakwood aevnue returned to her home yesterday.
 Mrs Clarence Yale of Oakwood avenue accompanied MT and Mrs Charlss Stone and Mrs William Stockman. on the trip to Storrs' college. They remained two days hnd report the lectures were very s-ssvAsting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
BRUENINC WAS
 IN CONFERENCE
 WITH MUSS0LINI

Rome, Aug 7.-UP)-After an initial conference to-day with Pre- mier Benito Mussolini. Chancellor Heinrich Brucning of Germany an- nounced they had found them- selves In complete agreemen. on the Idea that Europe needs the esta blishm.nt of confidence" He said he ha, discussed only financial and economic problems with Mus solini. Bruening added:
 "Everybody recognized the neces- sity for mutual efforts at co-opera- ton to re-establish economic we'll being" Another conversation was scheduled for the evening, follow ing an official dinner the Duce Is giving In honor of his visitors, the chancellor and foreign minister Julius Curtius. The Germans ar- rived this morning, to go into con- ference at once with Mussolini and Dino Grandi, Italian foreign min- lster. They will remain 36 hours before starting the return trip to Berlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
ONE VILLAGE IS DOOMED BY THE
 FOREST FIRES
Whole Family Laid in Mud Hole, While They Watched Their Home Burn Down

Priest River. Ida. Aug 7-UP) The village of Priest River ap- peared doomed to-day by q wall of flame advancing through sur rounding forests. More than 1000 men were battling the fire. but despite their work, the flames were creeping closer. A dozen farm homes already had been wiped out. Red Cross officials were caring for the families made homeless. Thousands of head of livestock had been burned to death. '-.
 J. IT. DaIy. his wife and their four children staggered into Priest River yesterday from their farm. Their faces were blistercd by heat. They had lain for a day in q mud hole while the fire destroyed their home and ragged over and all around the spot where they had taken refuge. While almost every available man was fighting the fire, women and children remained at home, packing their belongings, preparing to abandon the town If all efforts to stop the fire proved futile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
T0RRINCT0N

on request of the state attorney. Walter Holcomb of Torrington. Judge Arthur F. Ells of the su- periOr cour. issued q bench war rant Wednesday for Benjamin Phillips, negro, on the charge of assaulting q police officer with q dangerous weapon.
 Phillips recently attacked State Trooper Donald Crossman as the latter was transferring him from the Canaan barracks to Litchheld street to await trial on statutory charge involving twelve year old girl.
 Phillips. 1t is alleged. struck officer Crossman on the head with an iron bar and was overcome only after Il desperate struggle.
 The warrant was turned over to Sheriff Frank II. Tu. kington at the Litchhcld jail. where Phillips is being held in lieu of bonds of $2,000 on the statutory charge.
 Shower .n Honor of Miss Jnsch
 Anothe shower was given in honor of Miss Gertrude Jasch at her home on Farnham avenue Wednesday evening. There were 40 present.
 AS Miss Jasch was seated down to open her presents, She WaA showered with confetti from an umbrella suspended from the cell ing.
 She received many gifts. both autiful and useful; including linen, pyrex. aluminium and elec- trical appliances.
 A buffet lunch was served. Miss Jasch is soon to become the bride of Arthur Hornfisher of Hillside avenue.
 Funeral Services
 The funeral of Mrs Mary KOwal- ski. 42. the wife of Tcofil Kowal- ski. was held from the family resi- dence at 4l Washington avenue yesterday morning at S:15 and al St Mary's church at 9.
 A high mass of requiem wal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

Block Island, Joseph E. Fitzpat. trick. a former assistant district attorney, charged the coast guard with improper procedure in bring ing the prisoners here for trial and not to the nearest coast guard sta. ton.
 When the prisoners were brough, to court to-day Fitzpatrick chal- lenged Judge Otis jurisdiction and would not allow his clients to plead either guilty or not guilty Otis entered a plea of not guilty however and stated he would hold further hearing in the case August 28.
 The men. George Kelley and Harry Kehoe. both of Block Island, and George Smith of Greensport. l.. l., were released under $3.000 bail each.
 Following the hearing Fitzpat- rick said the Sumatra. with S20.- 900 worth of alleged liquor aboard, was seized outside the three mile limit and was not turned over to authorities at New London, Conn, the nearest coast guard hcadquar- ters. as the law provides.
 Instead. he said, the vessel was detained at New London ovs, night and then lowed here by an- other coast guard patrol boat and turned over to authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
WATERTOWN

Much disappointment will be experienced by the people from town who have been patroniZing Sa ndy Beach in Bantam. The com mittee in charge of the beautiful bathing spot have decided to close the beach for two weeks owing to the spread of infantile paraly- sis. Many of the camps here have also imposed voluntary quarantine
 Miss Lois Lowrey q teacher in the South school. Oakvillc. will be married in East Cornwall Sat urday, August 18th to Rev Paul Address. They are planning on living in Texas where Rev Address already has a parish.
 Mir and Mrs Austin Allyn have had as their guests. Mir and Mrs Fred Vaill and daughter, Wilhel- menia Vaill.
 Louvaine Fox is working in Evans store during the absence of Lester and Mrs Evans who are camping at Lake Waramaug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs. Local Agent)

Furnished by Connecticut Depart
 ment of Agriculture-B. F.
 Storrs. Local Agent)
 Peppers and lima beans were more freely offered on the morning produce market and slower selling out, prices working down to slight ly lower levels before the close cf trading. Only best peppers sold as high as $1.00 a bushe, IFS to s5 cents being paid for a large share of them. Sellers were not inclined to cut prices on lima beans below previous levels with the result that offerings did not entirely sell out Best sold mostly for $1.75 a bushcl.
 Tomatoes and sweet corn sold largely at prices even with Thurs day morning. Bonnie Best and other late tomatoes sold mostly from 60 to 75 cents a basket while early kinds sold for 50 cents as Il r Clarence was late. Best corn sold as high as $1.50 q hundred, other grades selling down to $1.00, clearing fairly early. Squash was showing wide range in quality. the best selling early at SO to 75 cents n bushel while poorer sold late at 90 to 50 cents. Apples. peaches and potatoes were in light supply and sold unchanged.
 Unless otherwise stated quota- tions arc based on sales of good mcrchantablc products to retailers at formers market or by wholc- salcrs).
 Apples, No. 1 Astrachan 1.25- 1.75 (fcw 2.OO) bu., Duchess 1.25- ..bO bu., Transparent 100. 1.26 bu., No. 2 various varieties .5O-.0O bu.; southern .75-1.5O bu.; blucbcrrics 4.5O.5.5O cratc; cantaloupcs, south- crn 2.5O-3.5O crate; peaches, native .5O-.75 4 bu., southern f.bO-2.0O crate; pears, Clapps Fayorltc .75- 90 X bu.; oranges 5.OO.6.bO box.
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, lima 1.5O.2.0O bu.. shell 1.OO.1.2b bu., snap i.OO.1.2S bu.: bccts .25..36 dGz. bchs.; broccoli .8O..75 box; cabbage f.25.1.5O box; carrots, .2B..35 dog. bclis.; celery. flats 2.25-2.5O dOz., hearts 1.1S-l.25 dog. rounds .75.1.OO doz.; corn, ycl- low 1.25.i.5O 100, white 1.OO-1.@5 100, c,Icumbcrs .6O-f.OO bu.; egg plant 2.OO-2.2S bu.; lettuce .50..75 box; onions .60-.75 (fcw 1.OO) bu.; peppers .75-1.OO bu.; potatoes. ma tive .SO-1.OO bu., southern 2.60. 2.75 bbl.; scalliOns .15 . 20 dog. bchs; spinach .6O-1.OO bu.; squash .4O-.7S bu.; tomatoes .bO-.76 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Ncwlald Fancy 40; Special .38-.4O; Extrn .35..38; Gathered .32..85; Ncwlaid Medium .3S; mediums .3O-.33; pul- lets .23-.25; western, firsts-cxtras .22..3O; live, fowl .20-.25 lb., broil- CTS, Rocks .25-.28 lb., Reds .2S-.27 h., Lcghorns .18..23 h.; dressed, fowl .27..3O h., brOilcrs .3b-.4O lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O3..OS lb.. calves .O0-.12 Ib.; meats, beef Ill. .18 h., veal .12-.18 lb., lamb .0S. .22 h., pork, IOins .2O-.25 lb.; pork, local dressed .12-.15 lb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
MURDER VICTIM HELD $2,000 POLICY
MADE PROFIT OF $l,OOO,OOO ON
 HIS CORN DEAL
Sudden Advance in July Corn Gave Him Control of 5000, 900 Bushels

Chicago, Aug. 7.-(UP) .-Thom- as M. Howell. millionaire board of trade operator. reported to have profited by almost $1,000,000 week ago on the sudden advance In July corn. admitted to-day that heavy buying had given him con- trol of 8,000.000 bushels.
 T am not going to sell at the present prices az I expect corn to go up and make by holdings still more profitable" said Howell. slight man who seldom fig seen In the grain pit despite his big tran sections.
 Howelrs announcement was in response to a charge by the agri- cultural advisory council of Des Moines, Ia, that he had profited by $1. 1000 on the short side of the market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

 ASSOCIATIONS
Those in This State Did $I9,O00,O00 Worth of Business During Year 1929

Storrs. Conn. Aug. 7.-UP).- Farmer-owned and controlled asso- citations engaged In cooperative buying and selling did a $19.000,- 900 business in Connecticut during 1929, Vessels $. Middaugh. assist ant extension economist in farm management at Connecticut Agri- cultural college, announced to-day. Middaugh disclosed in a survey for the federal farm board that q f16.- 900. 900 business was handled by 42 cooperatives in this state and out of-state organizations did $4.000,- 900 business in Connecticut. MIX and egg marketing bodies led the sales list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
SEVEN KILLED
 IN TRAIN CRASH

Vincennes, Ind, Aug. 7.-(UP). that prevented clear view of grade crossing were blamed to-day for a train-automo- bile crash in which four children and three adults were killed.
 Joseph Sanneman, 45, driver of the automobile. his wife, Catherine; Anthony Sanncman, 6; Mrs. Jo- sephine Vieke, 42; Lucille Vieke. 6; Hilda Deem, ?, and Stella Deem. 6, were the victims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

The league leading Fulton park girls volley ball aggregation of the inter playground league invade Chase park tonight for an i'm portant league combat with the Chase maidens. The Cooke street protcges of Miss Angeline Caris- 4imi anticipate plenty of opposi- ton from Miss Mildred Dunn's representatives who have proven q thorn in the side of many teams to date.
 The initial lesson in the six les son course in tap-dnncing being offered all playground habitues free of charge by Miss Lillian Mccoy will be sponsored Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the huge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
WAS IDENTIFIED
 AS BAD CANCSTER

St Joseph, Mich. Aug 7-UP)-- Identified as member of the gang once headed by Fred Burke the nations most dangerous criminal, Gus Winkler was under police guard in A hospital today. his skull fractured In an automobile accident. WInklcr. first thought to be Fred Kral, was identified by his hngcrprlnts. Police said he la:cr admitted his Identity. Police atten- ton was attracted to him when q revolver and liquor was found in the wrecked automobile. A cam papion, John k. Moran, Louisville. Ky, also was held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Authorities Hear Duncan Carried
 Good Protection
Reports Did Not Give Name of Company or Whether Policy Was to Be Paid Wife-New Angle Seen as News Comes to Headquarters

George Duncan shot and killed Tuesday evening in lonely sec ton of Wolcott held a $2,000 life insurance policy on his life, 1t was reported to-day. It was not dis closed what company held the pol icy or whether Mrs Duncan, his wife, was named beneficiary.
 Police were endeavoring to learn whether Joseph Wright. self
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Lawyer For Liquor
 Law Violators Did
 Not Let Them Plea

Providence, R. l., Aug 7.-(UP) the court was without Jurisdiction In the case, counsel for three alleged rum runners to- day refused to permit them to plead their case before United States missioner Fred Otis.
 As counsel for the three men arrested yesterday when the rum runner Sumatra was captured off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Market Trading Was Working In Narrow
 Range During Day
Leading Industrials Showed Small Gains and Rails
 Were Higher-There Wasn't Much Business

were down. American Telephone operating income for the first six months were above q year ago. but the first half results were lower.
 The foreign situation was unruf- lifeless and without feature. French buying brought . firmer tone after the opening and steel was selling at s4%, the New York opening price.
 During the early trading prices forged ahead, notably J. I. Case which rose nearly a point. Ameri- can Can rose to 90N up x from the previous close after lower opening. Steel held around 85.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

confessed slayer of Duncan, knew about the policy. It is assumed that both Wright and Mrs Dun- can were aware of the policy and that 1t was their intention to use the funds derived from 1t. for a trip away from the city, provided Wright's story of shooting in self defense was held to be true by authorities.
 Wright's different version of the shooting as related on Wednes- day, puts a new angle on the situ- ation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

two days Yesterday Lieut.. Harry Johnson, test pilot. was forced 10 take to his parachute to save h!s life. He landed uninjured.
 TOday's mancuvcrs were parti- cipated in by planes of the 17th and 94th squadrons and were dl- rected by Lieut.. Norris Harbold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
WOMAN FOUND IN
 POND A SUICIDE

New Bedford, Mass, Aug 7-(U p a verdict of suicide was return. ed by Medical Examiner Daniel B. O'Brien in the death of Mrs Wis niewski, 35, whose bruised body was found in Turner's Pond here yesterday.
 It was learned she had tried four times before to kill herself, twice by drowning and twice by asphyxiation. According to her husband she had been in i'll health for some time and subject to pe- riods of melancholy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
BY ELMER C. WALzER fIInitrd PrcsA Financial EditOrl


 New York, Aug. 7.-(UP).-The stock market settled down to a mar row range in the afternoon trad ing to-day with the leading indus trials showing small gains and rails. which had been depressed earlier. up slightly from their lows.
 Trading was about even with yesterdays pace up to the end Of the fourth hour. At that time the market was about unchanged for the high-grade issues as measured by the Dow-Jones averages. The industrial average was up slightly while small losses were noted In the rail and utility averages.
 Around Z p. m. Steel common was at 85 up 1-8; American Telc- phone 16G IA off 1-4; American Can 9O1-4 up 3-8; General Elec- tric 39 1-2 off IA; General Motors 36 7-8 up 3-8: Case 64 1-8 up 3-4; Montgomery Ward 20 1-4 up Ia; and Westinghouse Electric b8 7-S tip 1-s.
 New York Central which made new low since 1921 at 70 Is came back to 71 where 1t was off 6-S. New Haven made a new low at 5g 3-4 of ? IA and rallied slightly. Canadian Pacific made a record low for the present shares at 22 IA and came back to 22 5-S off 5-8.
 American Tobacco B met pres sure. dropping more than 2 points. General Electric was sold for a time on a rumor the dividend was in danger. It regained most of the loss. Western Union touched 106 3-4 and then came back to 108 up IA net. International Telephone made Q small gain. while utilities generally firmcd up.
 Copper shares were better. Du Pont rose with General Motors of which 1t Is the largest stockhold- CT. Auburn regaiiicd all of q 3 point loss and substituted an ad- vance.
 Earning the regular dividends on Radio Corporation preferred issues sent those stocks up to 2 points. A good report for Safeway Stores was responsible for a rise of more than a point in the issue. Sears Roebuck was up on an improved earnings statement.
 The real feature of the day in the financial community was Cities Service company which sold to rec ord lows on the curb and Chicago exchanges where 1t accounted for more than one-third of the total turnover.
 EARLY TRADING
 New York, Aug 7.-tUP)-Prices drifted irreyularly lower at the opening on the New York Stock Ex- change to-day In dull turnover. Radio Corporation moved up # to 17M on Its favorable earnings re: port for the first half of 1930. Steel common was unchanged at S4s while New York Central rose Y 10 TIA and United Aircraft rose a fraction to 26ts. Atchison lost q point to 146 and smaller declines were registered in Western Union, Fox, Columbia Gas, Montgomery Ward. American and Foreign Power, Sears Roebuck, Loews, Electric Power and Light, Texas Corporation. Bethlehem Steel Pennsylvania Railroad, American Can, and American Telephone. Auburn Auto which lost more than 2 points yesterday, regained 2 at tho outset, rising to 133. Small gains also were noted in Case Vana- alum, Lorillard, and Union Carbide. News was scarce aside from the favorable Radio Corporation report Safeway Stores reported net for | the first half equal to $2.61 2 share against 32.l6 In the 1930 period Montgomery Ward sales for July
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
home on High street.

home on High street.
 William Stuart of Center street has retuTDed from . few wesks' vacation spent at Old Orchard. Mo.
 Mrs. Willard Sheldon and chii- dren of Sanford avenue are spend ing 6 vacation in PittsfieId, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

The anteater has no teeth what ever, and has only a very small mouth which serves as an opening through which to protrude its long extensile tongue and draw in its insect food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07


 The Andrew Terry Company one of tho oldest foundry companies in America are running their plant in Pequabpck on a four day. eight h UT schedule for the second con secutive week. The plant which employs about 300 hands has becn running three days week for some time.
 Injured Tn Peculiar Accident
 Joseph Latour is Q patient nt the St Francis hospital. Hartford. suffering from injuries received when n large hay wagon ran over him. after the horses had become scared. MT Latour, who resides on the Robinson farm near the Town Farm had just started to un. hitch the team of horses when they bolted, throwing him to the ground. His two sons Girard and Francis who were working with him in tho hay lot were also thrown to the ground by the wagon. but were ony slightly injured.
 Dr Ralph Long was called ana treated all three men for their injuries and ordering the father to be removed to the hospital at once waere an x-ray will be taken to ascertain the extent of his inJur- les.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

Photographs have been trans mitted from Australia to England by radio with sufficient cIearness to be published in British news m ,ers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

Those who walk on Delaware's highways at night must carry q lighted lantern or white hand kerchief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

Suisman brothers came along to put Tumble Brook in front.
 Right now the Pequabuck club of this place Is leading and going at such a clip that the team has a fine chance to win the champion ship trophy.
 The latest figures revised and corrected by Secretary Harry !. Bartholomew to Include the third matches of the second round show tha f0l1owing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-24

munity association, for a permit tc
hold, give and conduct public dances
in the Community club house on the
Ryan road, having a dancing floor
area of approximately 1000 square
feet; said dances to be held any eve
ming in the week, for the period OF
one year; and
Whereas, this board has duly con-
Sidered the matter and advised itself
with reference to the fitness of the
said French River Community asso-
citation to receive such permit, and
conduct such dances, and is salts
fled that no good reason exists why
said permit should not be granted.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that
a permit be and hereby is granted
to the said French River Community
association, to hold public dances
any evening in the week, for the
period of one year from this date,
at the Community club house on the
Ryan road, and the county auditor
is hereby authorized and requested
to prepare and issue to the said
French River Community association,
a permit, in accordance with the
provisions of this resolution, and as
in all respects provided by law, and
as recommended by the sheriff.
Commissioner Hogan moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
as-Commissioners Hogan, Sny-
der, Anderson, Newman and Chair
man Aaby-5.
Nays-None.
Adopted March 7th, 1881.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-24
CALL FOR EXTRA SESSION
COUNTY BOARD OF ST. LOUIS
COUNTY. MINNESOTA,

The undersigned members of the
county board of st. Louis county,
Minnesota, do hereby call an extra
session of said board to be held at
the county court house in Duluth,
Mimi. at 1880 o'clock p. NJ. on March
9th. 1881, and the county auditor of
said county shall give each commits
sioner at least ten days notice of
such meetings as by law provided.
Dated February 21st, 1881.
JOHN HOGAN,
Commissioner First District.
e. NJ. SNYDER,
Commissioner Second District.
IL. a. ANDERSON,
Commissioner Third District.
JACOB l.. PETE,
Commissioner Fourth District.
w. A. NEWMAN,
Commissioner Fifth District
STUART MURRAY,
Commissioner Sixth District.
ASMUND ABBY,
Commissioner Seventh District.