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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-16
MARKET JAILED HIM

Detroit.-Walter Plagens, Of Adams,
Mich, owed $1,700 alimony. SO he put
up a growing wheat crop Of IS tons Is
security. But the court couldn't see
where, at present market prices, the
wheat would make up the alimoay
due. 30 poor Walter had to 60 to Jail.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-16
KILLED IN GRAVEL SLIDE

Mankato. Mimi. Aug. 16.-(R-Ru'
dolph Hellinson. SO, Of Adams. N. D.
was killed when buried by a grave
pit slide nine miles south Of Mankatf
Monday afternoon. The body wa.
sent to Adams today. He was en-
ployed by Roberts Brothers, road con-
tractors Of Sleepy Eye, MINI. HELM
son was unmarried.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-16
CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. John Stirling and daughters
desire to thank all friends and rela-
tives for their kind expressions OF
sympathy and floral tributes received
An their recent sad bereavement.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-16
PLANES ARE DESTROYED

PLANES ARE DESTROYED
Madison, Wis, Aug. 16.-(R)-Fire
destroyed large hangar and eight
airplanes at the Royal Airport here
Tuesday. The loss was estimated by
Howard A. Morey, operator, at $780,
600. Firemen expressed belief the
fire was incendiary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06

favored apparently by the United States was demanded before the League of aNtions to-day as "nec- essary for world peace"
 After a bitter debate between Chinese and Japanese representa- lives, Joseph Connolly of the Irish Free State demanded Q non-recog- hilton policy as necessary to sur- viyal of the league itself. He ad- dressed special session of the league assembly considering the conflict between China and Japan in Manchuria.
 W. W. Yen, speaking for China, previously had demanded non recognition of the Manchurian re- gime, which he said was con- troIled by Japan. He also demand manded dissolution of Manchukuo and declared Japan had violated international obligations.
 Contrary to custom, the assem- bly, excepting the Japanese rep- resentative, Yusoke Matuoka, - applauded the statements of Con- molly and also applaudcd the statement of Eduardo Benes o1 Czechosloyakia, who announced acceptance of the Lytton report on recognition. He appealed to the league to envoke the sanctions of the covenant if necessary to end the conflict. S
 Dr Christian Lange of Norway fin q brief speech stressed the ne- cessity of the United States and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
Judge Declares Assessment Bill
 Improperly Drawn
Naugatuck Bank Also Included in Decision By Bald- win This Afternoon Approximately $25O In-
 vOlved in Legal Dispute

The state of Connecticut has no claim against receivers for Mer- chants Trust Co and the Naugatuck Bank and Trust Co for assessments for the state bank commissioners office. Judge Alfred c. Baldwin rules in a decision handed down this afternoon in superior court. The bill against the Naugatuck bank wa sin the amount of $50. In the Merchants Trust Co case, 4f92.17.
 The bills are the amounts as- sessed against each bank by the state controller, under the statutes to help defray the expenses of the bank commissioners office. Each bank in the state comes under the assessment. receivers for the sus- pended bank claimed the assess ments were ordinary claims and that the controller was not acting according to the statutes when he assessed the banks only for the time they were operated prior to fecelvership. The controller de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
OAKVILLE

The report from Miss Mary Wheaton, visiting nurse for the month of November follows: Patients under care first of month, 13; new patients, II; .readmitted, 1; discharged, cured or improved, 5; hospital, 2; shelton sanitarium, 1 nursing calls, 145; baby welfare, 53; social service, 47; hours in office, 33; Oakville patients, IF; Watertown patients. 8.
 Briefs
 The Red Cross enrolment Is practically closed and Oakyillc has turned over $200. Grover c. Bald win. local chairman will accept further contributions. that is peo- pie who have been skipped by the canvassers and wish to become members.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Congregational church will hold their meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the church hall.
 The Mems club of the Congre- gational church will hold their meeting in the Community house this evening an continue their weekly games of pinochlc, cribage and bowling. The public is invited.
 William Braun, jr, of Clematir avenue Is spending few days in Jackson Heights with his. aunt. Mrs Ernest Rauch.
 MT and Mrs Philip von Tobcl of Newton Heights entertained Mrs Ira Thrall of New Britain over the week end.
 
 Tho Young Peoprs Fellowship society of All Saints church will hold their weekly meeting tonight Tt the parish hall. Raymond Hon- man will be the leader. A social hour will follow the business scs- sion.
 The members of All Saints church are planning for their pre- Christmas supper and sale which Is to be held Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 o'clock. The Worhen's auxiliary Is in charge. The menu will consist of an old fashioned chicken pie feast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
WATER VILE

During a special inspection trip of the board of commissioners of public works held to-day to look over various projects now being considered, q visit was made to the intersection of Homer street and Thomaston avenue to study the means necessary to relieve the dan- gerous situation there following every heavy rain storms when a miniature lake forms as the result of inadequate storm wafer drain age facilities. The board was &C., com panied by Mayor Hayes, Su- perintendent of Streets Fleming and Assistant City Engineer Root. who outlined the suggested plan for relief of the situation.
 A visit was also paid to Chase avenue where work is about to be started on new culyert through which will pass the small stream which flows along Homer street. Il was the inadequacy of the present culvert near the trolley crossing which caused the 5tream, abnor- mally swollen by heavy rain to overflow last month and to dc hundreds of dollars worth of dam age to Homer street.
 Plan Christmas Card Party
 At special meeting of St Mich aePs Ladies Aid society which took place last night at St Mich. aefs parish hall, 1t was voted tc hold n Christfnag card party ai the parish hall on the evening oi Thursday. December Is. MT, John M. Lynch, president of thu society. presided and named tho committees for the event whicI is to be sponsored by the societ, this year. The general committed consists of Mrs John M. Lynch Mrs Katherine Malia, Mrs Joseph Montambault, Mrs William Roon. cy, Mrs Jame Mulcunry, Mrs Lou. ls Dadario, Mrs Frank LaChance Mrs Joseph McArdle and Mlsi Winifrcd Delaney.
 In charge of the forty-five sec. ton will be Mrs Joseph McArdlt whose Watervillc women's team fl fast forging into first place in city competition. She is also mem. Der of the committee in charge oi prizes, the other members being ] Miss Delaney and Mrs Montam
 bault. Whist, bridge, both auction and contract, pinochle and othei games will be played with ar award to the holder of highes score at each table.
 There will be q special dooi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
WATER

A special session of the local court was held Monday afternoon before Justice William c. Hunger ford. Adolph Harold, proprietor of the Reliable Used Car Company of Waterbury was bound over to the higher court under bonds of $l.000 on three charges, theft, obtaining money under false pretcnses and violation of Q bill of gale.
 Samuel WoIk of Oakville says he bought an auto from Harold and paid the full amount. Harold claims another $100 is due on the car. He came to Oakvilll and tock the car thereby creating the al- legged theft. Judge McGrath was at- torney for Harold and M. V. Mansfield for Wolk.
 The regular court session was held Monday evening" A 6O-day sentence for drunkinness and breach of the peace imposed on Ernest Blondeau by Judge Hunger ford was suspended. Blondeau was placed on probation for 90 days. He was assessed the costs of the court. Blondeau was arrested Sun day evening by Constable Victor Fogelstrom.
 Rev William Davis Jr, has been called to South Manchester, owing to the death of his mother Mrs Clara F. Davis. widow of Rev Will liam Davis, which occurred Monday noon.
 A special meeting of the Wo- mems Christian Temperance Union was held Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs Cyrus Scott on Baldwin street. An. English comedy Caste" will be given at the Cameo theater. December 10th under the auspices of the Young Peoples Fellowship of Christ Episcopal church.
 The play will be given under the direction of Miss Dorothy Me. L.aughliD
 The cast is as follows: Esther Ecclcs, Miss Barbara Billings: Pol. ly, Miss Barbara Reynolds; Mar qulse De St Maur. Miss Janet Ol- son; George D'Aray Walter Weld lmier; Captain Hawtrce. Harry Fox Papa Eccles, Donald Dunne; Ger ridge, William Bassette; Stage Manager Allan LoomIs. Miss Dorothy Magcc. daughter, Of Mir. and Mrs Alfred Magee of Echo Lake road is confined to her home with bronchitis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
HEADQUARTERS OF THE LOTTERY
 RING RAIDE


 New Haven, Conn, Decem- Der 6 = (UP) - A sudden police raid on an abandoned Montowcse Inn today uncOy- cred what police believe was the headquarters for statc- wide lottery ring.
 Three New Haven men were arrested and thousands of tickets and q four-press print. ing shop confiscated. Those arrested described themselves as Charles MOngiilo, Alphonse Grimaldi and Joseph Valle. They were to be presented in superior court late today.
 Lieutenant William J. Shatz- man and officers of the Bea- con Falls barracks executed the raid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
Spanish Club
 of Wilby High
Conducted Meeting During Second and Fourth
 Periods To-day

The fourth meeting of the Span ish Club "Los Charladores Of Will by High school was held this morn ing in room III during the second period with Miss Anna Hnenish presiding. A report of the preced- ing meeting was given by the sec- retary, while the treasurer also turned in a report of the financial status of the club to date.
 Miss May Degnan was in charge of today's program. A sketch was presented by Raymond Emons and Margaret Esposito entitled, La Iavandria de Napoleon" followed by a short sketch by Mary Haiday, entitled, "Un Problema de Arith- metica." Paul Condon then read q short story called 'The Tiresome Gentleman" -
 Los Amigos Espanoles' (The spanish F'riends) conducted their meeting during the fourth period. Monday in the same room. Louis prrseino presented the Spanish rylay. "En Fl Teatfo."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
Major Doolittle Picked
 Softest Spot To Crash In

Franklin, La. Dec (UP)- Major Jimmy poolittlc, America's premier speed flyer, to-day piioted a Parogue through n Louisiana swamp seeking method whereby he could extrlcate the plane he cracked up late yesterday.
 DooIittie was only slightly bruised in the crash. His two pass cngers Art Kassel and Arthur Iceberg. of Chicago, were not hunt. He was enroute from Hous- ton, Texas, to New orleans on his tour of the south and southwest Advertising the Chicago fair
 DoolIttie was six hours overdue at the New orleans airport and q half dozen planes were transvers. Ing his route in search of him when he was brought ipto town hy q native. He was covered with swamp mud. as were his compan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06

Hartford, Conn, December G. (UP) = Passage oe legislation to drive the sweatghops out of Con- necticut was virtually assured to- day by the assurance of support by the Connecticut Manufacturers Association.
 The Manufacturers Associations attitude had been an uncertain quantity since President F. Kent Hubbard issued statement warn- ing against radical legislation" to be offered to the next legislature and urging industralists to use their influence to have the right men elected to the assembly.
 But an editorial over Hubbard's signature in the current issue of Conn ecticut Industry" organ of the association, frankly advocates stronger labor laws 10 outlaw the sweatshop evil. Hubbard asserted the sweatshops drag down the le- gitimate industries of Connecticut and pledged the cooperation of the Manufacturers Association in the fight against the furtive concerns which have established themselves in Connecticut since New York and Massachusetts passed stringent regulations. Labor organizations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
BY ELMER e. WAI4zER rrnftaA preea Financial Editor

UMXNtU AAgL0 AhAN--~--S-- as
 New York, Dec 5.(UPl-Waii street felt good today and stocks rose 1 to points in slightly in- creased turnover. ,,
 Tine list moved up after n firm openine. Weakness In few special issues brought slight un- settlement in the early afternoon !. But near the close the upturn was resumed, leading issues making new highs for the day.
 Wheat regained part or Ioss or more than cent bushel ana closed down < to H cent. corn lost x cent. Cotton held small rainsi Bonds were mixed in a narrow range. !. A.
 The street found several or US net themes missing from the presl- dents message, namely mention 2, farm relcif or beer. But It iekeu fine recommendation of sales .ax ana economies to achieve an .un- questioned" balance of the budget.
 Aside from the presidents mes sare there was little market news, Tine aggregate october railroad nes income made the best showing ol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06

ions. He phoned the airport and tocuIarly announced that he would be delayed.
 When l saw I was going to crack up, picked out good soft place 10 land" DooIittle said Nothing like swamp for q crackup. No, 1t was nothing. I've been in worse crack-up than this one.
 Doolittlc, winner of this year's Cleveland air race and holder ot the world record for land planes. has had numerous close escapes. Tn June, 1891 the wings of a speed plane he was flying near St Louis fell off and he "bailed out" at 800 feet. This was his nearest ap. proach to death. He was the ormy's leading speed and stunt dyer when he resigned to become aviation director of an oil conn pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
ROGER WATKINS WILL WALK FROM
 JAIL WEDNESDAY

Hartf0rd, Conn, Dec 6.-- (UIs)--IsOgcr w. Watkins, central figure in spectacular financial scandal involving state officials as "duInmy, dl. rcctors'' and bcncflclarics of his investment companies, VIII walk out of states prison q free man if the board of par dons approved his petition for release Wednesday.
 The board is expected to free tho former broker, whose sentence of IA years recently was cOInmutcd tD . little over four years with the approval of States Attorney Hugh M. AIcOrll. Watkins may be placed on indefinite parole bc. cause his penalty also provid cd for n $fOO,0OO fine and this has Inc effect of adding 100 years to his maximum term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
VIM p. STOKES FINED
 S400 ON LIQUOR CHARGE

William P. Stokes of 70i North Riverside street was fined $400 without any suspended jail sem tence for violating the liquor law. Attorney Danaher asked for q fine of $1,000 stating that Stokes had operated wide-open place of busi- ness for several years. Attorney Francis r. Guilfoile denied the al- legation and stated that Mir Stokes had been negotiating for another place to open up an undertaking parlOr.
 John F. McKernan of Waterbury was fined $500 and given six rnonths' suspended jail sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06


 the house Mrs Cichon armed her. self with a shotgun. Sheriff Mason called upon her to step aside.
 You go to hell!' she shouted.
 She raised her shotgun and fired four times. Deputies an swered with machine guns.
 Cichon had been trapped In the barn, but his wife's defiance gave him an opportunity to dash to the house. He turned at the rear door and fired twice at the deputies.
 While the machine guns poured bullets at the roof, they stood shoulder to shoulder inside, firing in all directions.
 The deputies also fired shotguns and rifles and threw tear gas bombs against the side of the house.
 When Cichon and his wife sur rendered, deputies found their children. Virginia. 10, and Max, 6, inside the home, unharmed. Cichon was taken to the Walworth county Jail at Elkhorn. His wife and the children were given shelter at the county hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06

fermined the yearly amount due the office and in the cases of the Merchants Trust Co cut 1t in half because the bank suspended in De- cember. The bill dated from July. Tn the Naugatuck case the bank suspended in October. Judge Bald win finds the controller did not have authority under the statutes to cut the bills to fit the local oaaaa 4ss. rl+ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
SlAMESE TWINS
 DIED, BROTHER
 IS DOING WELL

Madden, Mass, Dec 6.-(UP) --'Slamese twins," born last saturday to Mrs Frank H.. Reed, wife of n city council. [ man, died at Maiden hospital at 0:f5 6. m. today.
 Death, due to the babies in- ability to retain nourishment, came just after doctors had : postponed for two months n 4 Naeparation operation. Physi- clans had decided the twins, Priscilla Ann and Barbara Joyce Reed, were too weak to undergo the operation at prcs- ent.
 The babies, whose bodies were joined from hips to [ shoulders, weighed a total Of nine pounds at birth, but they had lost one pound and seven ounces since Saturday. Their :. six-pOund brother, Frank, Jr, born with them, is thriving at the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
Naagatuck Correspondence


 The board of warden and bur- gesses will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the borough court room. A report fill probably be submitted at tonight's meeting relative 10 the location of the sew craze disposal plant of the borough. There is a question now confront ing the borough fathers as to whether the plant will be located on the west side of the Naugatuck river in the property acquired c. few years ago for sewerage dis posai plant or on the east side of the river where the borough se- cured an option on tract of ground last year. Residents of the sections on the east side of the river have raised obpections to the plant being located on the east side.
 If the board decides on the To- cation 1t Is probable that no work may be started in preparing the plant, thus giving work to unem- ployed of he borough.
 Funeral of Edmund HOyt,
 The funeral of Edmund Fenn Hoyt, who died Monday morning in the Danbury hospital will be held "Wednesday afternoon from the Gilnack funeral home on Park place.
 The deceased had Leen a resident of Bethel for the past several yars He was well known in the borough and at one time resided In Middlebury. He is survived by one son, Jay l.. Hoyt of Park ave- nue, this borough.
 To Name Officers.
 At megular meeting of the Naugatuck Fish and Game ass0- ciation to be held tomorrow night in the borough court room officers for the ensuing year will be elect. ed. The meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock and every members is urg- ed to attend.
 Musical And Play.
 Tomorrow night musical and play will be presented in the Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
HITLER WAS
 CALLED MENACE

New York, Dec 6--CUP)--Adolf Hitler, head of the German Nazi (National socialist) party, is a menace to the German republic, but fljs influence IS decreasing. ac- cording to Oswald Garrison Vil- lard, editor of the Nation.
 Hitler" Willard said in an nd- dress last night. "is against the Jews. He would like to drive every Jew out of Germany. If this anti-Jewish propaganda. keeps on 1t will be menace to Germany and the entire world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
RULES AGAINST STATE IN MERCHANTS 1RUS1
Board To Meet
 Tonight At 8
May Discuss Sewage Disposal Plant
 Hoyt Funeral to Be Held Tomorrow

gregational parish house. The mus lcal will start at 7:30 o'clock and those who will take part are Miss Ruth WiImot, violinist: Hans Nau- atl1. celiist and Alvin Wooster. pianist. At 8 o'clock the one act comedy Saved, will be presented under the direction of Mrs w. Glenn Kirby. Dancing will follow. Ford's orchestra will furnish music.
 District Deputy tO Attend.
 District Deputy George Mycock of Torrington will attend the meet ing of the Sons of Liberty Lodge. No. 214, to be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the American Legion rooms in the Add Fellows build ing. All members of the lodge are urged to attend.
 Body Shipped to Wiliiamsport.
 The body of George Norman Strawbridge, of 158 Hillside ave- nue, former resident of Williams port. Pa. was hhipped to Williams port yeserday afternoon for services and burial. MT Strawbridge died Sunday in the Waterbury hospital Following an operation.
 Christmas Play.
 "The Sunet Room" a Christmas play will be presented by the sen. for class of the local high school In the high school assembly hall on the evening at Dec 20. The play is in one act. Rehearsals are now being held under the direction of Miss Louise Grainger, instructor in English in. the high school. The members of the cast are Edward McDonough, Betty Duff. Gunhild Fredding. Francis Moritis, Mar garet Reilly, Kenneth O'Brien, Charles Trask, William Allen and Peter Fink.
 Observe 18th Anniversary.
 About 75 friends of Mir and Mrs Cyrus Gould of Cherry street join- in helping them celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary Sunday The couple were the recipient of many beautiful gifts. An enter tainment program featured and Il dinner w..s served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
WATERBURY MAN
 ARRESTED IN NEW HAVEN

William Santanna, 3J, of Water bury. was taken into custody in New Haven early this morning and is being held on the technical charge of idleness. The arrest of Louis N. White, 40, of 60 Asylum street, New Haven, was made q few minutes previous to Santan- na'S capture. Santanna was ob- served 6n tho porch of an Elm street residence in that city. He was recognized by two detectives. who were cruising about New Ha- ven in 8 police car. White was caught after a chase of several blocks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
Manufacturers Of State
 Against The Sweatshops

had already expressed themselves whole-heartedly behind the move. ment to purify btate industrial con- ditions. The Connecticut Consunl- CTS League met here yesterday and passed a resolution favoring against the sweatshops.
 Many of the sweatshops are op- erated like speakcasy, State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone told the league. You press a button. a peep hole is opened and you say, Department of La- bor',,; he said. "At once the back door is. opened and all minors are let out"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
BRIGHT SPOTS IN BUSINESS

New York, Dec 6--(UP) VI Busi- ness failures in the United States last week numbered 467, against $50 for the corresponding week of 1881. according 10 R. c. Dun -& Co.
 Nlinneapolis--Improved demand for. Rayon knit goods that started In October and November has re. suited in seven -dny 24-hour sciled- uies for Munsingwear. Incs 1t was reported.
 New Cotton splnners all over the world ( are using more American and less foreign cotton than 0 year ago, according to the New York Cotton exchange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
BUssEs CROWDED
 ON SOME TRIPS

If one can judge by crowding in some Of the busseB. the Conn ecticut Go. must be making money these times. Now and then there arc seats for all patrons. but on other occasions there is scarcely Standing room. This Is an indica- ton that business is picking up irf the stores and factories, which if continued will force the company to put on moro busses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-06
FAMILY NOT
 OVER ANXIOUS

Amityyiile. N r.. Dee e--NUP)
 The family of one of the three persons abroad 3G foot cutter long overdue at Bermuda, today declared there was no need for alarm for their safety. The Rev Louis Davis. skipper, is an expert enced sailor and had set no time for his arrival in Bermuda. his recent bride and the Rev Herbert Bergstrom, formerly of Ossining
 They, sailed from Montauk Novem- Der 10 for q leisurely cruise through the Panama Canal to