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Evening star., 1932-10-27
j. s. WORKERS HERE
NOW TOTAL 67,07O
Trend OF Federal Employment
Still Downward. but Decline
Appears Halted.

The trend of Federal employment in
the District still continues downward.
but the decline appears definitely to
have been checked. it was said today
by Z. Claude BabcQck, secretary of the
Civil Service Commission.
Commission figures show the reduc-
ton between August 81 and September
80, which was l69. was the lowest since
the end of June. The July-August
figures were 297; June July, when the
full effect of the economy act was felt,
1,241; May-June, when the retrench-
ment was under way in anticipation of
the economy act 532 and April-Mav,
79. This includes not only those en-
ployes docked for reduction in force.
but separation by deaths and retire
ments also
67.070 Employed Here.
The total number of employed here
at the end of September was 67.O7O.
compared with 72,417 on May 81, 1881.
the peak figure here in the past three
years.
The total employment in the fields
on September 80 was 5O8220,' compared
with 505,506 in July. but this increase
is accounted for principally by field en-
ployes of the War Department who are
on temporary service engaged in en-
gineering operations
The commission showed that for the
week ending October %. 20 appoint
ments were made from its reappoint-
ment registers and there were at the
same time 46 reinstatements made into
positions which could not be filled from
the reappointment lists. This left 566
names on the reappointment registers,
which does not include all the separa-
tions from service, but only those who
are seeking to be put to work. For
the previous week there were two ap-
pointments. 81 reinstatements, and the
list contained 576 names.
Furloughed Employees.
This unemployment list contains the
names of those workers who have been
furloughed for more than three months,
who are about to be furloughed for
more than three months, or about to be
dropped from service because Of reduc-
ton of force or have been dropped for
that reason.
Virtually all appointments have been
made in the clerical and typiSt groups.
Evening star., 1932-10-27
FEAR PLAYGROUND CAVES
Police Asked to Patrol Georgetown
Lot and Stop Digging.

Because boys who frequent the
Georgetown Playground have been dig
ging caves in bank of earth there.
Miss Sybil Baker, director of play
grounds, has appealed to the Commits
sioners to have the police keep watch
on the playground at all times and put
stop to the practice.
There is no fence around the grounds.
and no money in the departments APP
preparation with which to build one. and
it is feared the dens may cave in with
disastrous consequences while there is
no playground supervisor to watch what
is going on.
Evening star., 1932-10-27
$4,000 DAMAGES ASKED

The Standard Engineering Co., 2129
I street, has been named defendant in
suit to recover $25.000 damages filed
in the District Supreme Court by John
r. Peterson. 215 A street southeast, on
behalf of his 7-year-old son Kenneth.
The boy was struck by an automobile
of the defendant near his home July
q last and suffered serious injury, it
is alleged. Attorney John L. Krupsaw
appears for the father.
Evening star., 1932-10-27
School Patrol Formed

GAITHERSBURG. October 81 CSpe-
ciaD "A schoolboy patrol has been
formed in the Gaithersburg High
School, with the following officers in
charge: George Ward. captain: David
Grogan and Donald King, lieutenants.
Evening star., 1932-10-27
CHURCH STOVE STOLEN
Herbert Hoover. Colored, Held for
Grand Jury Action.

Herbert Hoover, alias Herbert Beck
with. 35, colored, charged with stealing
a stove from the new ST. Paul's Baptist
Church, 100 block of G street south
west, Monday, was held for the grand
jury under $500 bond after a hearing
in Police Court yesterday.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Jack Lawson. a secondhand dealer,
said Hoover brought the stove to him
and was given 50 for it. He testified
Hoover told him he needed the cash
for food and a place to sleep.
Evening star., 1932-10-27
Will Hold Halloween Dance.

BAREFOOT, Va, October 81 (Spe-
ciaD "A Halloween dance for beneflt OF
the Bancroft School and Civic League
will be held tomorlcw night in the COM
munity house he F. Y. Benson is
chairman Of the ogaimittee on Arrange
mentS.
Evening star., 1932-10-27

Meeting. American Association of En-
gineers. Kennedy Warren, 8 pm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
State Teachers
 Retirement Fund
Shows Substantial ln= crease During the l93l
 Calendar Year

According to a statement an nounced by Miss Dorothy M. Shan ley, secretary of the state teachers retirement board. the assets in the calendar year for 1881 increased $1,029,1G8.
 One of the most important steps taken during the year occurred at the last session of the board, when 1t was voted to pay teachers with drawing from the service of the state in one lump sum, beginning February 1, instead of paying the amount they have deposited in the insurance fund in four quarterly payments as has been the rule since 1924. Teachers withdrawing from the states service after year or more of teaching are entitled to re- ceive the amount of their deposit plus interest.
 A total of 486 teachers who were connected with Come cticut schools in 1917 when the compulsory re- tirement fund was established vol untarily joined the association in the first six months of the year June 30. 1881 being the last date upon which such voluntary mem- berships can be received by the board. These teachers contributed to a total of $350,000, representing five per cent of their salaries since 1917 plus interest. Since the fund was established q total of 1S.7O4 teachers have joined under the funds provisions.
 Retirements under the benefit Of the fund have totaled 42G to date, Miss Shanley said. The total assets of the board on December 3l were S7,G10,215.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Pete Would Truck For City To Square
 His Back Tax Bills
Signori Offers Equipment to Mayor Hayes, But Is Told Controller Does Hiring Disappointment Marks Attempt to Make Good

Peter Signori of Perkins avenue struck upon a novel idea on how to pay his back taxes, at least he considered the idea pretty good. Last night he appeared before the board of works and after every other petitioner had been heard he quietly stepped before the mayor and commissioners and un- folded his plan. But to his dis appointment the suggestion didn't go over and MT Signori left the meeting room both surprised and disappointed just as would an in- ventor who had failed to obtain patent.
 Peter told the board how a policeman came to his home sev- eral days ago and told him that if he didn't pay his back taxes the city would have to take action against him.
 Well, what's the matter with your street," asked Mayor Hayes when Peter stepped up.
 "Oh, everything's all right with my street, Mir Mayor, and my taxes for the past year are paid up. But I owe some other back taxes and the policeman came up and told me I have to pay them. l haven't any money but I have a truck and I would like to have the board give
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Installation at
 Columbus Hall
Sons of PericIes and Order of Ahepa in Session

Installation of officers of the Sons of Pericles and the Order Of the Ahepa took place amid inn pressive ceremonies in. Columbus hall last night with 200 in at tendance. Sons of Pericles officers were installed by Supreme Treasur- CT James Verenis of New Haven. District Governor A. D. Vanech of Stamford installed the Ahepa or ficers.
 The new slate of officers of the Ahepa are: President, Louis Chromis; vice-president, John Ky riacopoulos; secretary, John Yam panis; treasurer. James Macris; board of governors, chairman, Nick Anastos, Vasilios Chekas. Abrah ham Valsam, George StavrOs. George Pistolas; chaplain. Paul Varis; warden, Christ Katopis: captain or the guard, Christ Pappaioanou: in- side sentinel, William Katrakis.
 Constantine Vlecides was install ed as head of the Sons of Pericles. Other officers seated were the foi- lowing: Vice-president, Charles Chomey; secretary. Mike EXarhou' treasurer, George Exarhou; master of ceremonies. Nick Moutafis; high priest, Gregory Savacos; assistant secretary. Ernest Guelakls; high guardian. James Michalakos; in- ner guard, Peter Moutnfis; ad' yisory board. chairman, Nick An- astos, Peter Stavros, Peter Laskas' and Louis Chronis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
lO2ND INFANTRY
 BIG REUNION
Plans Discussed at Meet= ing Held in Arnlory
 Last Night
MANY VISITORS HERE

Monday night the general re- union committee will assemble in Waterbury with men present from all Connecticut towns and cities from which the 102nd Infantry was recruited. to discuss the big reunion of the regim to be held in New Haven on February eth, according to plans outlined at the meeting held in the Armory last night.
 Colonel Harry Bissell accom- panied by big delegation from Hartford and Manchester came to Waterbury and assisted in the plans for the reunion. A group of 1O2d men from Waterbury will pay visit to Winsted and Bristol this week to stir up interest in those towns for the reunion. Fred Rowe is chairman of the ticket sale committee for Waterbury. The local I'D club will install officers Saturday night. Joseph Meyers will be inducted president succeed ing Charles P. LaDue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
CHEST COLDS BROKEN UP PAIN RELIEVED QUICKLY

The same wonderful power that Baume Bengue (called Ben-Gay in Englishl has to sink down deep into tho skin and bring such instant comfort and relief to the pains of fhend- ache, backache, rheumatism, neuralgia and noyits, acts 50 quickly to break up chest cot1s, that they often loosen up overnight.
 At the first sign of tightness, pain and con. gestion, rub Ben-Gay freely into the chest, back and throat and cover with fannel. At once, you will begin to breathe easily as Ben- Gays penetrating fumes and heat begin to broak up tho dangerous tightness. The pain and congestion begin to go quickly and in tho morning, you should feel great relief. Ben-Gay causes no distress or burning, for 1t contains no turpcntine, chloroform or ether and is gen- to to the skin.
 But don't be absent-minded and just ask your druggist for something for Q chest cold", or for something to relieve .pain". Ask him for Bcn-Gay by name. Look for the nams Baume Bengue on the package lcalled Ben: Gay in English). Refuse the unfair offer of ."semothing just as good". which may burn or be Soo weak to do any good when you rub it in. Ask for Bcn-Gay by name and get 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Beecher Asks Poll
 On Daylight Time
Mayor and Board Favor Plan But Commission Claims
 It Works Hardship on Citizens

1t was pointed out to. Mir Beecher that the aldermen and not the works board would have the au- thority to regulate such matters. And such regulating, 1t was added, would be merely limited to munich pal dcpartmC Cnts and not to fac torres, business houses, private in slitutions or railroads.
 Therefore. it was said. miX-up would be caused if the city depart ments stayed on standard time and the rest of the city adopted day light saving. Factories would be letting out for lunch at one hour and school children would be com- ing home at another hour. MT Beecher explained that he was merely seeking an idea of the sentiment of the board.
 DO you want vote on the mat ter to find out the boards senti' ment?" Mayor Hayes asked.
 Commissioner Beecher said he did not. Daylight saving is adopt cd yearly from April to September City people might like the plan but the farmers don't, MT Beecher said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
ANNUAL BANQUET
 3O4TH INFANTRY
Will Be Held Tonight in COncOrdia Hall on
 Bank Street
ALL MEMBERS INVITED

Contrary to published reports, the annual banquet of the 304th Infantry will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in Concordia hall on Bank street. A typical 304th ban quet is due, which of course means all the fixin's.
 Lieutenant Jim Mulville is chairman of the committee in charge and Dan Bowes has been Fourth Estating 1t for the ex-sol- dats.
 The songs that featured and fractured the war will be sung by a mixed quartet of 3O4th men.
 All members of the 304th infan- try are invited to be present this evening and enjoy the program. Representatives are expected from the American legion, Yankee Divi- sion Veterans association, Wheel er-Young post, Veterans of For eign Wars
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
A New Train
 On Railroad Good Connection Between Waterbury and Other Places

A new train has been added to local schedules in order to afford more convenient rail connections to New York. It will be a saso- line rail car which will leave Hartford at 3:15 D. m.. Bristol at 3:45 D. m., and arriving at Wa tcrbury at 4:05 D. m. The schedule becomes effective to-day.
 The new service will make con- nections with the express leaving Waterbury at 4:15 D. m.. and arriv- ing at New York at 6:30 D. m., thus enabling local travellers to reach New York in early evening. After discharglng it's passengers at Waterbury the gasoline car will dead head back to New Britain and then make runs on the Berlin branch.
 This train will take the place of the one scheduled on the new time tables which went into of- feet on Monday as leaving Hart ford at 3:15 D. m., and going only as far as New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Claims Efficiency
 Saved City Money;
 Cites Improvements
"No Board in Waterbury's History Ever Did So Much Work With Such Little Money" Declares Chief Executive Fleming Alleges Factory Water Bill Legal

the Wyman street garage who complained about the size of his bill for water service, was given leave to withdraw. ..
 Five plumbing bonds were re. ferred to Corporation Counsel Charles W. O'Connor for approv- al. Superintendent Fleming re- ported that the installation of a sewer in Waverley street has been completed and the board voted to hold a hearing on assessments al the next meeting.
 Mrs Catherine O'Connell, wife of the late supervisor of garbage col lection, Timot thy O'Connen' thanked the board for the sympa- thy shown her as result or her bereavement.
 The board received report from Superintendent Fleming to the ef- feet that a bill for water amount ing to $363.32 against the Water bury Farrel Foundry and Machine company is correct. The factory complained about the size of the bill but Superintendent Fleming reported that check-ups on the meters showed the bill to be a just one. The board voted to have the water committee discuss the bill with officials of the factory.
 The board renamed Superinten- dent Fleming head of the street and water departments, Timothy Horgan superintendent of the city hall and Roger O'Donnell super visor of garbage collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

Organization meetings of both the boards of fire and police com- missio oners took place yesterday afternoon, Mayor Frank Hayes at tended both sessions and witness sed the formal swearing In Of Alderman Charles Schmidt as q member of the fire board and Alderman Pasquale Perriello as member of the police board.
 Economy was the keynote of the. meetings. Tn the appointment of pr. k. E. Fitzpatrick of fire and police surgeon 1t was announced that he would receive q flat salary and would not work on the "com- mission basis" such as made the position very desirable one in former pears. The amount of sal ary will be announced later.
 No new gold badges will be pur- chased this year. With the excep- ton for the two new commission CTS other members will be obliged to use their 1930.1931 models. This represents a saving of S4OO.
 The committee on clothing or the board of police recommended not to adopt the new style coats for members of the motor patrol. It was suggested several weeks ago that shorter coats would be more comfortable and more styl- ish for the winter months, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

No board in the city's history ever did so much work with such little money and yet succeeded in holding the confidence of the vot-- CTS, Mayor Frank Hayes declared last night at a meeting or the works commissioners. The board met and organized for the coming two years. All the present mem- bers were sworn in for another term and the present standing committees were renamed. John A. DiCorpo, assistant city clerk, was elected clerk of the board.
 NO board ever saved the city so much money as did the board of works in the last two years" declared Mayor Hayes in compli- menting the works commissioners on the accomplishments of the past term. "Yet plenty of work was done or else we couldn't have pleased the majority of the. vot- crs,' he added.
 The board members, on taking office last night. did so for two. year terms. Heretofore the board has been continuing body but under the new charter the terms of all the commissioners are for two years.
 The meeting of the board was brief. Residents of Dixie avenue asked for surface repairs. Joseph Maietti asked for a sewer in the same thoroughfare. The surface repairs were ordered and the mat ter of the sewer was referred to a committee. Angelo DiLeo of How ard street asked the city to alter a retaining wall in front of his property so that he can erect a fence on it. Superintendent Thom- as J. Fleming was instructed to look the situation over.
 Installation of light on East Aurora street immediately in order to elimipate dangerous traffic condition was ordered upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fleming. George Tracy, owner of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Fire And Police
 Boards Organize
Schmidt Goes in as Member of Former, Perrlello
 Takes Up Portfolio as Police Commissioner

after some consideration the com- mittee members felt that it would be too much of an imposition to ask the cops to invest 1925 or $3O in new apparel at this time of the year.
 Attorney Harry W. Minor pre- sided at both meetings, being re- elected chairman. The appointment of various committees will be an- nounced at the next regular ses- sions of both boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

Maybe Waterburians want day light saving adopted again this year; maybe they don't. Anyway, before the plan is put into effect again this year, Commissioner Will liam E. Bcecher of the board of works wants the sentiment of the city tes.ed. .Hc brought the matter to the attention of the board of works at meeting in the City Hall last night.
 Commissioner Beecher asked the board why the city keeps on going on daylight saving time every year when the plan was only adopted as la war emergency step. He said that a great many persons do not like the plan and that the city should put q stop to it, locally, II a majority are against the idea.
 The majority of the works board spoke in favor of daylight saving and so did Mayor Frank Hayes The latter said that he likes the long evenings and that he is of the opinion that the majority of people in Waterbury do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Suggested Use of Horoscope
Dr J. J. Hennessey Speak, CT at Meeting of Anti-
 Tuberculosis League

Dr James J. Hennessey, medical director, stressed the need for an x-Ray horoscope for the isolation hospital at a meeting of the Wa terbury Anti-Tuberculosis league in the hospital last Tuesday.
 The machine which would cost between $500 and $900 is needed to check the progress of treat ment. It gives an accurate picture of the lung condition as well as q definite check on the effect of treatment. Roger S. Sperry, league director, said the league would do it's best to get 6 machine but explained the state only pro- vided funds for operating eX- penses. He expressed the hope that Q private individual might take 1t upon herself or himself to pur- chase 6 machine for the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
County Chorus
 To Rehearse Here

The fourth rehearsal of the county chorus under the leader- ship of G. Loring Burwell, will take place at the First Congregational church Wednesday evening, Jan- uary 13 at o'clock.
 The rehearsal is, being held in Waterbury because many people in that part of the county have ex- pressed an interest in the chorus but have been unable to get to rehearsals held near New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
Social Session
 at Central Y Bona. Dom and Putsic Friars Club Mixed
 Party Tonight

The Bona. Dom and pntsia Friaps clubs of inc central yMcA will hold . mixed social party t0s night in the west and b0ys' iobbles of tho central Y, siariiDg prDnlpt' ly at gisO o'elaek, Michael Per' agsilo's BlDa D0ys have besH se' cured 10 furnish the music TOT dancing, .,
 The Bona, DonlH lllhllsi' 'n'iss.'s Ing of William UiSfleD Msfiih
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

me a job with my truck. don't . want any money, just enough credit to balance up my bill"
 The board was taken by surprise but Mayor Hayes arose to the sit- uation and informed Peter that the controller does the hiring and not he or the board of works.
 Well, haven't got any money to pay my back taxes. l have four children. The policeman will be up again. I guess he'll have to take me-" summarized Peter as he { left the meeting. si
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

entertain the inmates of that insti- tuition with well balanced pro- gram of modern songs, ballads and classical numbers. In addition to the orchestra, Grove Is bringing along four or five vaudeville acts as his contribution of merriment for the unfortunate inmates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07
HIGH AUTO ROAD

Austria Is planning to build an automobile highway across the Grossglockner range, where 1t will rise to an elevation of s,200 feet to connect the provinces of Garin- thia and Salzburg.
 The longest stretch of railway in the world Is from Riga to Vladi- vostok, which runs over $500 miles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

Brennan, Donald Monaghan and Vincent Hopkins, will endeavor to outsing the Putsic Friars choral four made up of Alfred Light. Ed ward Evans, Patrick Quilter and Harry Dubuque. Refreshments will be served throughout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-07

TIMMIE CROWES COLONIALS
 GOING TO SHELTON TONIGHT
 Tlmmie Groves Colonials will make their monthly trip to the Laurel Heights Sanitarium in Shel- ton tonight where they plan to
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-08-18

A supper was served and q silver gift
was given them. Those from out of
town attending were Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Messing and SON Erwin, Mr.. and
ad Mrs. Gust Messing and family
and Miss Schoffer Of LETTERS, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Radtke of Brownton, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Fieldbusch and Mrs.
H. Music and Miss Geraldine Kuehl
of Mankato and Mrs. Otto Grieger
and sister Esther of Rapidan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ringstorf drove
to CORTLAND Sunday. Leola and Mar
Gus Walz returned to their home with
them.
Mrs. McNiece and son Fred of Min
neapolis are visiting at the E. A.
McElrath home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul J. Lemcke visit
ed with friends at Morton Sunday.
Mrs. P. M. Drees and Mrs. William
Werges were Redwood Falls shoppers
Wednesday.
Joseph Miller of New Ulm re-
lieved brakeman Ben Kotval on the
Vesta line Saturday. Mr.. Kotval was
called to work at Waseca Monday.
Mrs. Henry Sickman entertained
the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Thurs
day at her home.
Mrs. Wilbert Virgutz, Mrs. Paul
Lemcke and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lem
cke attended the funeral of the lat
ter's aunt at Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Werges were
dinner guests at the Raymond Steg-
ner home at Redwood Falls Sunday.
Ben Cohen drove to Minneapolis
Sunday. His wife who has spent the
past months there returned home
accompanied by their daughter Har-
riet.
R. S. Rekedal and daughter Caro-
line of Alexandria are visiting at
the Ole Froland home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sims and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Stanke spent Sat-
urday evening at the Billie Wilkinson
home.
Mrs. Ed. Pearson and daughter
Evelyn and Mrs. C. o. Anderson and
daughter Esther spent Wednesday in
Redwood Falls.