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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
WATERFOWL

Ira c. Hotchkiss, 70, died at his home on Cutler street yesterday afternoon following an illness of several weeks. MT Hotchkiss was born in Watertown in 1861 and has resided here all his life.
 He was prominent in town in social affairs. He was past worship full master of Federal lodge, of bia lodge, K. of F.; past chief of a veteran member.
 He is survived by two sons, Ar thur of Bantam and Floyd of Nich- ols; two grandchildren, Alan Meade Hotchkiss and Valene Hotchkiss of Nichols. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev Clar- ence Wells officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery and will be in charge of the Masons.
 A public cary party will be spon- sored by Mrs Russell Hard tomor- row evening at her home on Hill- crest avenue. A prize will be awarded at each table. The pro ceeds will be used for the local branch of the Connectuct Catholic women.
 Events of the Week
 Troop 1, Girl Scouts will meet in the lower hall of the Commit nifty building at z o'clock with Captain Mary Cosgrove.
 The annual fire district meeting will be held in the town hall at 8:15 p. m.
 A communication of Federal lodge of Masons will be held in the Masonic temple at 8 o'clock.
 Tuesday, Troop 2, Boy Scouts will meet in the parlors of the Methodist church at 7:30 o'clock. The school board will hold a meeting in the high school at 8 o'clock.
 A card party will be held at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs Russell Hard on Hillcrest avenue. Wednesday-The Junior Athletic club will meet in the club rooms of the Community house at z o'clock with Coach Al Schwenter- ley. Rosary sermon in English and benediction will be given at St Johns church at 7:30 o'clock. There will be a service at Christ Episcopal church at o'clock. Thursday-The Women's Chris tian Temperance Union will meet at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs Eugene Lamphier on lower Main street.
 A convention of Columbia lodge K. of P. will be held at Columbia hall at 8 o'clock.
 The Lions club will hold meet. ing in the evening.
 Friday-The weekly meeting oi Sext Feiva will be held at 3 o'clock
 Troop 2. Girl Scouts will meet in St Johns school hall at 2 p. m with Captain Mary Cosgrove. Leroy CIV oodward post. Amer ican Legion will meet at the Com munity house at 8 o'clock. There will be a station of the cross an benediction at 7:30 o'clock at St Johns church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
FEWER VALENTINES
 THAN USUAL
Marked Falling Off in the Number of Cheap
 Kind
SENT THROUGH MAILS

Valentine day "ain't" what it used to be, at least as far as Wa terbury is concerned.
 Waterburians carrying out the custom of years In mailing little remembrances to friends almost forgot the day completely for many letters and cards were mailed late and many forgot also the amount of postage. The result was that many recipients were obliged to pay postage due.
 Postal authorities observed the fact that fewer cards were mailed this year than at any time since the war. It was also noted that gifts of flowers and candy were not so numerous. Valentine day was observed last Saturday, al- although in the schools the young- sters exchanged greetings Friday afternoon. Whether or not the teacher received as many carica- lures of herself as in bygone years is not known. There were numer- ous cards of affection exchanged by the young ones.
 One noticeable thing absent this year which pleased the postal auth critics was the fancy valentines, the "lace" trimmed ones, which made handling difficult. The vulgar or offensive ones were also miss ing, indicating that Valentine day has lost some of it's flavor even among the jokesmiths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
By ELMER c. WALZER fIrnifed Press Financial Editor

New York, Feb 15.-UP)- Stocks settled into relatively nar- row rut of fiuctuation today, hold ing about 1 to 8 points under the previous close.
 Tickers barely moved in the aft ernoon and sales were reduced 50 per cent in volume from Saturday. For a time in the morning when profit-taking was heavy, the tape was minutes late.
 Traders appeared to be awaiting new developments on the credit bill. They preferred to remain on the sidelines while congress dis cussed the credit plan and were not willing to risk commitments until they were convinced the measure would ge adopted as drawn up without reservations that would nullify it's effectiveness.
 The market lacked the support of a sizeable short interest. The majority of shorts covered last Thursday and Saturday.
 Steadiness of prices after the early reaction was interpreted fa- vorably. Around the end of the fourth hour, prices were up 1 to 3 points from their lows and off frac- tions to points from the previous close.
 Transamerican Corporation was an outstanding strong spot, rising 5-8 to 5-S following the stock holders meeting at Wilmington, Del, at which the management was busted in favor of that of A. P. Giannini, west coast banker who built up the organization and who left it in 1880.
 Around p. m. Steel common was at AZ 1-2 up point from the low but off 1 1-2 from the pre- vious close. American Telephone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Local Delegation
 To Mckinley Dinner
Goss, McGrat, and Meyer Head Waterburians Attend
 ing Republican Gathering in New Haven Tonight

United States Senator Hiram Bing- ham and Mrs Florence Prag Kahn. congresswoman from California. attend this evening include Prose- cutting Attorney Mitchell Meyers, ex-Judge Harry J. Beardsley, Judge Arthur F. Els, City Court Clerk Albert Bronsky, Attorney Milton Meyers, Deputy Sheriffs John Jenusaistis Benjamin Brady and John Gray, Attorney Joseph Bergin, Attorney Vincent Miller. United States Commissioner Harry krasow, Attorney William J. Lar kin, Jr, and Judge Miles McNiff.
 State Senator John F. Lynch of West Haven, who Is in charge of arrangements for this evenings event, stated to-day that the inter- est in the affair is greater this year than ever before. The session will be held at the Hotel Taft.
 This gathering means that to- night the republicans of Connecti- cut will formally launch their cam paign for state and national su- premacy. The 2. o. D. is out not cnly 10 keep in national control but also to replace Governor w. l.. Cross, democrat, with a republican of their picking.
 State Treasurer Roy c. Wilcox cf Meriden, now president of the association, will call the meeting to order. In the election to follow State Senator Fuller Barnes of Bristol is expected to be elected president for the ensuing year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Prohibition Force Will Get No Further
 Help For This Year
Same Amount as Last l2 Months-Wanted Two Ml=
 lion and a Quarter Added to Present Allotment
NEA Kansas City Bureau

i, for 500 more prohibition agents. The attorney general testified that "about 50 per cent of the federal prisoners June 30, 1891 were liquor law violators. The total number received during the last fiscal year was 42,351, of whom 28,301 were charged with violating prohibition laws.
 Mitchell told the committee he was mot satisfied" with the ad- equacy of prohibition enforcement.
 q do not want to have it un- derstood," he added, "that I am not satisfied with the way the pro- hibition unit is working. I think they have made tremendous prog ress. I must say l am sorry that the financial condition of the coun- try is such that it did not seem | feasible to give the director an- other 300 men this year."
 Mitchell told the committee, in response to questions, that the de- partment had placed the much criticized wire-tapping activities of its prohibition agents under strict regulation. This phase of the de- partment's work and the $160.000 item for payment of informers and special employees is expected to cause floor debate.
 The attorney generals testi- mony was amplified by that of pro- hibition director Woodcock, who told the committee his bureau was "pursuing the policy of directing our efforts solely against the com mercial violator."
 What They Spent.
 Washington, Feb 15-UP) - Prohibition agents spent $134,3 342 purchasing liquor and beverages" during the last fiscal year, accord ing to testimony of Prohibition Di- rector Woodcock before the house appropriations committee.
 The testimony, taken many weeks ago, and released today when the committee reported the justice department appropriation bill, also revealed that the agents spent $45,223 for such things as lunches, meals, rentals of rooms"
 Federal prohibition enforcement activities during January resulted in a marked increase in arrests and seizures of automobiles and stills as compared with January 1881, the bureau reported today. Seizures of beer, spirits and wine decreased considerably.
 Federal arrest cases totalled 5,179, an increase of IS per cent. Automobile seizures, numbering 868, increased Al per cent, and still captures 10 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
oAKVILLE

Mrs Emelia Piel, 59, wife oi Julius Piel, died Saturday at the Waterbury hospital after an ill., ness of three weeks. Mrs Piel lived here for IS years coming here from Germany. She was a member of the First Lutheran church and highly respected by the German people of the city.
 She is survived by her husband ; four sons. William, Adolph, Rob- ert and Edmund Piel; and four daughters, Mrs Henry G. Kleist, Mrs Henry Hollenstein, Mrs Paul Mundhausen, and Miss Meta Piel.
 The funeral will be held from her late home on Mason avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with prayers, to the First Luther an church where services will be conducted at 3 o'clock by Rev Martin LorenZ.
 Buckingham Girls Club
 The dance sponsored by the Buckingham Girls Club Saturday evening at the Community House was a success as there were a large attendance. The hall was attrac- lively decorated in Valentine col ors and the club members were very prettily gowned, wearing badges of the club emblem. A req lsocial evening was enjoyed until midnight.
 The committee of arrangements were: Anna Kowgan, Sophie Ko- laski, Henrietta Skrapolski, Ber- tha Greenwood. Rose Hermalak, general chairman; Mary Cipriano, secretary. Mary Soment, treasurer, and the Misses Emma kiesel, Ruth Carter, Anna Krull, Mary Barolak, and Mary Luckachevich. The next entertainment and dance will be given the latter part of April.
 Briefs
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church will hold two card parties Wednesday at the church hall. The first one will he in the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. the second one Wednes. day evening at 8 o'clock. Prizes vii lbe awarded for each table and luncheon served. The public are invited and those wishing to make up a table are requested to call Mrs Douglas Cameron of Hunger ford avenue or Mrs Clarence Yale of Oakwood avenue.
 A son (Carl Vosburth) was born to Mrs Carl Miller at the Waterbury hospital Saturday, Feb ruary 18th at 1:4S o'clock at noon, Mrs Miller was the former Miss Arlene Cummings daughter of MT and Mrs Joseph Cummings or Whittier avenue.
 The Rector's Aid Society of the All Saints church will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
TAKEN TO JAIL
 ON BODY WRIT
Alfred Didsby Said to Have Failed to Meet Court
 Judgment
RELEASED ON BAIL

Information that the petitioner was brought to the New Haven county jail on a body warrant served because of his failure to meet judgment rendered against him in the Hartford court, was disclosed during the hearing of Alfred Didsbury of this city in United States Bankruptcy session today before Referee Walter F.. Torrance. Attorney Palotti, of New Britain questioning the petitioners brought out that Didsbury had transferred a deed to property in his name to that of his wife two days after an automobile accident which resulted in a suit being brought against him. When the judgment was returned against him the body warrant was served. He was released immediately from jail by a habeas corpus writ. He later filed the bankruptcy pro- ceedings. He testified he is "broke."
 Discharges were granted in the cases of Emil Weill, l, Sanchi and Fred E. Mascetti. Attorney Phil lip N. Bernstein was appointed trustee in the case of Louis Janet ty doing business as the Highland Medicine shop. Attorney Bern stein was also appointed in the case of Bonds Bootery Shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
BRISTOL

The Bristol high school basket ball charges of Tommy Monahan's will endeavor to score their 18th successive win of the season, this evening in the State Armory on Center street, when they meet Naugatuck high in d charity game. The main attraction will be pre- coded by a fast preliminary game between the reserves of both re- spective schools, which is slated to get under way at 7:30 o'clock and Jlm Coogan and Dan Ahearn ofh- Cia ting.
 The proceeds taken in at the battle will be turned over to Mayor Joseph F. Dutton, who will turn 1t over to the needy of the city.
 The charges of Pete Foley will take the floor with Balinsky and Scally pairing up in front court positions, Goodwin at center, and Garrick and Tuckey in guard posts
 Bristol Lineup
 Coach Tommy Monahan will start his strongest team against the garnet and gray tossers with diminutive Andy Palau and Mickey Pavelchak in forward positions. Captain "Dikes" Hall at center and Albie Gurske and "Sparky' DiGi. ovanni in guard berths. DiGio- vanni previous to residing in this city, was born and brought up in the Rubber Town.
 Frankie Laponte, Joe Marc. Wally Utke, Ed Monahan, Mike Matukaitls and Louie King will be held in reserve for the locals.
 Anticipate 5000 Fans
 According to an announcement made by Faculty Advisor Carl A. Magnuson, all reserve seats have been sold out for the past three weeks and that there were about 1,5O0 reservations made. With that amount already sold 1t Is expected that about 1000 will be turned away from the huge drill shed. The largest gathering of the year to attend a basketball game In this city was on January 22, when Meriden met the locals in q Central Connecticut league tilt. At the game over 500 were turned away and fans were lined up at the ticket office at around p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
KELLEY BANS SALE OF BOOTLEG BEEF
BRIDGET COLLINS
 FILES $5,OOO CLAIM
J ac0b Br0mberg and Building Trades HOus=
 ing Corp Defendant FELL ON PASSWAY

Bridget Collins. city of Water bury employe, to-day instituted suit for $5,000 damages against Jacob Bromberg and the Building Trades Housing Corporation of this city, to recover for injuries she received in fall on a sidewalk on the defend- ants property. The case is return able to the common pleas court next month.
 The plaintiff charges she was walking along Scovill street when she slipped on an accumulation Of oil and grease on the passway lead ing to Bromberg's Safety Brake and Auto Repair shop which was To- cated in the Building Trades Corp oration building. She charges the defendants were negligent in per mitting the accumulation to re- main as a dangerous nuisance for pedestrians. She injured her knee and ankle and was forced to wear special shoes, the complaint charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Labor Head Refuses To Take Platform
 With Father Cox

Philadelphia, Feb 1t.-CUP)- William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, ob- jects to speaking on the same plat form here March with Father James R. Cox of Pittsburg, because of the latter's "political aspira- tions,' 1t was revealed to-day.
 Father Cox, Senator Costigan, democrat of Colorado, and Green are scheduled to address an un- employment meeting here at that time under the auspices of organ. ized labor, the American Legion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
Inspector Acts
 Under Ordinance
 Passed Recently
Only Official Seals Will Be Recognized in Future Slaughter House Opens to Full Capacity, Filling Long Felt Need

ants inspected the meat after slaughtering and affixed the Wa terbury health departments stamp.
 It was pointed out today by Dr Keeley that Waterbury stands ready now to recognize for sale here any meat that bears the stamp of the United States depart ment of food inspection or the stamps of various health depart ments in Connecticut. However, he pointed out, all Connecticut de- partments will not be honored be- cause they have not become part of the mutual exchange which has been established for the pur- pose of bringing about uniform regulations on meat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agricultural--B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent).

Storrs, Local Agent).
 Monday, February 15.
 Waterbury received four car loads of apples last week, two from New York, one from Wash ington and one from Maryland. Total carlot unloads of apples at the four largest markets of the state last week were 22, compared with 20 the previous week. Eight cars were from New York, five from Virginia, three from West Virginia and two each from Mary land, Pennsylvania and Washing ton.
 There appears to be moderate inquiry for native Baldwin apples. but asking prices are usually too high to cause a great deal of trad ing. While many persons In the trade feel that Baldwin prices will not advance toward the end of the season as high as they did last year, the optimists expect same improvements. B aid W i ns from New York have sold slightly lower recently than most receipts from that state earlier in the month.
 Liberal offerings of parsnips from New York which have been available to wholesalers at low prices have depressed local price levels for all washed parsnips. Washed carrots, however, were held more firmly than last week.
 Unless otherwise stated quota tions arc based on sales Of good merchantable products to retailers by wholesalers or nearby produce crs).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, Fancy, Mcintosh 2.2o- 2.5O bu., Delicious and BaIdwins 1.8O-2.OO bu., No. 1 Mcintosh 1.75- 2.25 bu., Delicious 1.75-f.8O bu., Baldwins 1851 bu., others 1.25- 1.5O bu.; Utility, various varieties 1.OO-1.25 bu., western boxed, De- liciOus 2.75-3 .OO bu., Wincsaps 2.25- 2.5O bu.; cranbcrrics 2.25-2.75 box; oranges 3.75-4.25 box.
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, green 2.25-2.5O bu.; bccts. new .75-.85 dog. bcsh., old 1.25-f.5O bu.; cabbage, new 2.75-3.OO crate, old 1.5O-1.75 cwt., carrots, new 4.25-5.OO crate, old washed 1.6O- 200 bu.: caulifiOWer 200 2.25 crate; celery, hearts 1.1O-1.25 dOz.: lettuce, iceberg $50 400 crate; onionsc 2.5O-2.75 bu.; parsnips, washed 1.25-1.5O bu.; potatoes, na- tive .85-.7O bu., Maine 1.1O-1.15 cwt.; spinach .9O-1.OO bu.; ruta- bagas .75-1.OO bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per dOz.; Newlaid Fancy 30; Special .28-.30; Exera .25.28; Gathered. 23-.25; Newlaid Medium .25; mediums 1928 live, fowl .2O-.25 h., chickens .2O-.23 h., broilers .2O-.23 h.; dressed, fowl .25-.28; chickens .2S-.33 lb., brOilers .3O..33 lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, COWS .O2-.O4 lb., calves .O7-.1O h.; meats, beef .-O- IA lb., veal .11-.15 h., lamb .11- .1-5 h., pork, loins .1O-.12., pork, local dressed .O7-.1O ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
EXPLOSION OF KETTLE IN HOME
 KILLED THREE

Bar Harbor, Me, Feb 15.-(UP) Explosion of kettle of fat used to fry doughnuts yesterday started fire that caused the deaths of three hildren and destroyed their two-room cottage in less than 20 minutes.
 The children burned to death were Caroline 13, Mary II and Gladys. 2, daughters of Mir and Mrs Julian Tracy.
 Mrs Tracy, who was preparing batter for more doughnuts when the explosion occurred, was res cued by her husband. Two other children, Marcia 16. and her broth CT, Julian, 6, were saved by a neighbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

and welfare bodies.
 "It would embarrass me later, if Father Cox and I were to speak at the meeting" Adolph Hirschberg, president of the Philadelphia Gen. tral Labor Union, quoted Green as saying. "He advised us not to ask Father Cox because he said Father Cox has political aspirations. He said Father Cox wanted to run for president on third-party ticket and that our mass meeting must be kept free from all politics"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Only meat bearing the stamps of the United States government the local health department or the seals of health departments of Connecticut approved by the local officials will be allowed for sale henceforth in Waterbury, 1t was stated today by Health and Food Inspector Peter T. Keeley. This action is taken under the provisions of the new ordinance some weeks ago by the board Of aldermen.
 Waterbury's new slaughter house which opened, in way. last Mon day. was really thrown open for full use on Friday and very busy day was experienced. Dr Keeley was on hand and with his assist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
CIANNINI WINS
 CONTROL OF THE
 BANK COMPANY

Wilmington, Feb 15-UP)-A. P. Giannini overwhelmingly de- feated Elisha Walker today in a fight for control of trans-America Corporation Bank Holding Com pany. Giannini received 15,371,- 57S votes out of a total of 24,- 1539O0 cast.
 Elisha Walker issued the follow ing statement: "As the largest stockholder of TransAmerica, l wish the management every pos sible success" Giannini, it was believed, would be elected chair man of the board at the meeting of members of the new directorate placed in office by the Giannini forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
DRESSED DUMMY IN UNCLE'S SUIT
 AND LOST BOTH

Chicago. Feb 15.-UP)- Frankenstein has been kidnapped. Frankenstein is just tailor's dummy, but the situation is more serious than would appear on the surface. Don De Carl told Ser geant Lawrence Mccarthy.
 You see," De Carl said, "I dressed this dummy up and took it to a dance. We had a lot of fun with it. Then some fellows kidnapped 1t out of my auto"
 What of it?" Mccarthy asked.
 Ut happened dressed the dummy" De Carl explained, 'in my uncle's best suit. And If 1 don't get Frankenstein back, I'll have to buy my uncle a new suit"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
NEW GUN FAILS
 TO PREVENT HIS
 STORE ROBBERY

Chicago, Feb 15-OUP)-Mor- ris Penzak showed his partner. Jo- seph Janousky, brand new auto matic revolver. "Now," he said. i've should worry if any bandit tries to hold up our grocery store.' Janousky nodded agreement.
 A little while later two men en- tered the store fourished gun and took $39 from the cash regis ter. As the bandits started to leave, Penzak grabbed his new re- volver. stick 'em up." he com manded. The bandits whirled around firing rapidly. Penzak dropped the gun and fled through the rear door in terror. When he returned, the bandits were gone. So was his new revolver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15
TORRINCTON
LOCAL Y WINS
 STATE HON0RS
Defeats Stamford for ChampiOnships-Four
 Hurt in Crash

The Torrington '. M. C. A. bas- ketball team captured the state Y championship here Saturday night by defeating Stamford, 45-36 in a very exciting and well-attended game. The visitors gave the local performers a close battle in the first half but trailed them 15-12 at half time. Lawton and Germano starred for the local courtsters. Zinser also played an excellent game, totaling 10 points. LaWton was high scorer with IS points. Milan played best for the losers, totaling 10 points.
 In the preliminary contest, the local reserves smothered the Stam- ford reserves 5O-25. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Congressman F. W. Goss and Judges John F. McGrath and T. V. Meyer of the city court will lead the Waterbury delegation to the annual dinner of the Mckinley as sociation in New Haven tonight. State Chairman J. Henry Roraback will be one of the guests of honor and the principal speakers will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-15

Lapardo was driving south on Main street, turning into Linden street and MT Ringstead was driv- ing north on South Main street. Officer Emil Elsonsohn investigated for the local police and placed both drivers under arrest. The women passengers were injured by flying glass.
 The injured persons were: Mrs Hazel Flowers of GS0 Prospect street, slight cuts on face and bruises on body; Mrs D. Werner, cuts on throat, neck and head. Both drivers suffered bruises. The cases of the drivers will come up in city court today.