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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-26
PAID FOR TAKING CHARITY

Middletown, Conn, Jan 26.( UP )-Salva- tore Aleria and his wife Josephine today were fined $10O each in city court by. Judge Israel Poliner, when they were found guilty of solicit ing and accepting aid from the city when they had funds in the bank. <.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-26
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan 2G-(UP1 The treasury net balance for January. ?4 was $350, IFS, ,36074.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-26

comrIe.e weather Repor. raEe ,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-26
The Weather

Generally Fair Tonight
 And On Friday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
MERCHANTS OF CITY UNITE ON
 BLUE EMIRL| EMl| ]
Busine Men Q AT finds Display Sign That Means Recovery of Long Lost Trade

The official Blue Eagle insignia of cooperation and affiliation in the MIRA movement appeared to- day on the windows of numerous business houses. banks and other establishments formally enrolled in support of President Roosevelt's emergency measure.
 The first shipment of the insig
 nias arrived in Waterbury at 5 O. clock this morning. Postmaster A. N, Colgrove assigned a special crew of workers to the task and at O. clock the early line of applicants were presented window cards and stickers to be placed on windows or displayed in the places of busi- ness. The Waterbury Trust com pany was the first applicant. With in two hours time over 100 firms had called for their official signs. Contrary to the expectations o1
 many the postal authorities are not delivering the insignias. They must be called for at the post office. Elm ployes will be found at special win. dows on the east side of the build ing. On the presentation of certi. | ficates of compliance each persor will be given. the official and incl.
 dentally the necessary credential o1 cooperation.
 Last evening Chamber of Com merce hall was crowded by groceri and proprietors of food stores They approved of the emergenc, code on hours and wages affecting their type of business. Edward M Cookson presided at the session (Continued on Page S.1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
STATE ADVISORY
 BOARD BEGINS DUTIES TO-DAY
Archibald McNeil, as Chair man, Established Head4 quarters at Bridgeport and Work Is Started

Bridgeport, Conn. Aug 1-(U.P.) The state advisory board. which will determine which projects the federal government will aid from the $3,3O0,000, 0,000 public works fund, esta ablished headquarters here to-day and prepared for the hearings it will hold in various parts of the state in the near fu-3 ture.
 Archibald McNeil, national dem- ocratic committeeman. who was named chairman of the committees. said the first act of the board will be hearing tomorrow at Mer- iden. John J. Pelley, New Haven, and Harvey L. Thompson, Middle town, are the other members. Mo Neil said the Meriden hearing would be open and that the com mittee's recommendations probably would be in the mails Wednesday night. we want to cut red tape and delay in every way possibIe, McNeil said "this is an emergency situation and we need all the speed and direct action we can get"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
MOVIE PICTURE PRODUCER SENT
 TO THE HOSPITAL
Hollywood Wonders How John Considine Landed There To-day to Have His Face Repaired

Hollywood, Aug - (U.PO - Hollywood buzzed with gossip to- day as film players sought the iden- Itity of the person or persons who | sent John Considine. Jr. motion | picture producer, to the hospital flor facial repairs after a fight ale legged to have climaxed a "kid'' party at the. home of Norma Tal- madge.
 Consldine, son-in-law of Alexan- der Pantages, millionaire theater owner, and son of the co-founder of the Sullivan and considine cir- cult, entered the Santa Monica hos pital Sunday for treatment Tor painful facial and body bruises. He had just returned with his wife, the former Carmen Pantages, | from the costume party given Mrs Peg Taimadge by her three daugh- ters. Narma. Constance and Nata- l lie.
 considIne refused to explain the nature Of the dispute, but said he was ''klcked and knocked down.. | He refused to be interviewed. He was released from the hospital last
 Many screen notabies attended | the party. including Georgie Jessel. Antonio Moreno, Dorothy Mackatl Aileen prinsie, Katherine Carver Meniou. Richard skeets Gallagher. | GeorEe Bancroft, Buster Collier. Jf ! Iand Matt Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
HER IS NAMED CHIEF co UNSH OF
 HOME LOAN BOARD
Former Congressman En- dorsed By Peter M. Kennedy and Archibald McNeil-Attorney Tier ]. ney Will Have Corps of Lawyers Under Him

Greenwich, Conn. Aug 1-(UP) William L. Tierney. Greenwich, former congressman from the fifth Connecticut district. has been of fered the office of chief counsel for the Home. Loan act in the state, it was learned here today.
 Tierney was suggested for the place by Peter M. Kennedy, New Haven, administrator of the fund, and Archibald McNeil, Bridgeport, democratic national committeeman, has approved the choice. Tierney was out of town today and could rot be reached.
 The position is a full time job. it was understood. Tierney would have charge of corps of attorneys who would handle the mass of le gal work that will be necessary in administering the loan fund.
 New Haven, Conn, Aug 1-(UP) The appointment of William l.. Tierney, former democratic con- gressman from Greenwich. to be chief counsel for the home loan act in Connecticut. was announced here this afternoon by Peter M. Kennedy. state administrator or the fund.
 Kennedy also announced that James D. Lawler, of Bridgeport, had been named manager of the branch office which will be opened in Bridgeport. Other branches are to he established in Hartford, Waterbury and New London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
LA CUARDIA TO RUN FOR MAYOR
 OF NEW YORK
No Quarter and No Con1- promise With Taniniany will Be Slogan of the Campaign.

New York, Aug - (U.P.) - Fiorelio H. La Guardia. former rec publican and socialist congressman: announced to-day that he would run for mayor of New York City. He filed petitions to establish his candidacy as an independent and also running In the republican ';No quarter, no comprcmise with Tammany." will be the slogan
 AS La duaFdia made 'his an. nouneement, uenerel John F. O'ityan was still debating whether 10 accept Q fusion nominetion of- fered hlm by former ooyernor charlss c. whitman. Samuel Sea. bury opposcs the o'Ryan ncmina. ton and probably will support La
 Tsmmany Hall cannot he beat. on by indecision." LaGunrdia said, "This bankruptcy city deserves q new administration."
 lie said his candidacy was sub- feet ta withdrawal 'slf another can. dldate. stronger. suitable and ae' csptable Co ail'' enters tho nsld."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
SON OF HIRAM
 JOHNSON TOOK HIS llyvN!! } ;! \! LIFE ]:
Archibald JOiiilsO sOn Shot Himself at Home estead in Burlinganle To-day
 No Reason Is Given

Burlingame. Calif., Aug 1-(UP) --Archibald Johnson. second son of United States Senator Hiram Johnson, committed suicide today, authorities reported.
 The death occurred at Johnson's home in the Hillsborough suburb, a fashionable residential section.
 Hillsborough police said a state ment would be issued later.
 A pistol was used by young Johnson. No reason was assigned for the act. !
 Senator Johnson was notified by telephone at his suite in the Mark Hopkins Hotel San Francisco. He immediately came to his sons home.
 Archibald was prominent at- torney, practicing in San Francisco and northern California. The other son is Hiram, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
TEN POINT CODE
 SUGGESTED BY
 '''. l|ME|THODISTS
Must Have Men and WOnl- en of High Moral Char acter to Make the Code Successful

Boston, Aug. 1-(UP)-Because s'the new deal will fail utterly with out men and women of high moral character" Zion's Herald. century old New England Methodist week. ly, will suggest tomorrow a 10- point ''code'' for the churches. It calls for:
 1-New emphasis upon prophet ic preaching.
 a-Espousal of >"the whole mes- sage of Jesus"
 3-Extension of Christin educa- tion among both young and old. Hive hours prayer and study, and two hours pastoral work per day, except Sundays, and Mondays or Saturdays. for clergy.
 5-More rigid standards for the ministry. :.
 6-Elimination of weak sisters" :" ''ciimbers'', and "bosses" from lay leadership.
 7-Greater cooperation among denominations.
 s-Abolition of ecclesiastical profiteering."
 9-simplihcation of church or ganization.
 lO-More attention to official ministerial and lay reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
Seven Entries
 From This State
 Among Winners
They Were Victorious in First Round Matches of the New England Ama- teur Golf Battles at Manchester This Morn- ing
FORMER CHAMPION
 WAS ELIMINATED

Manchester, N. H., Aug 1-(UP) Seven, Connecticut entries. five from Massachusetts, three from New, Hamphire, and single Maine player were victorious in first round matches of the New England amateur golf championship at Man cheater country club today.
 What was listed as the upset of the opening round was credited to Az PiePson of Middletown, Conn, who eliminated Edmund P. Kir- ouac of WaIpoie. Mass. former Bay state champion, by the slim mar gin of 1 up.
 Other results of the first round of emtch play, played over the 1S- hole route, were:
 Herman Goldberger. woodland. Maus.. defeated R. B. Chalmers. Mojalaki, N. H.. 4 and 8.
 Bobby Grant, Wethersfie1d, Conn. (defending champion), defeated E. l. Abbott, Martindale, Me-, $ and s.
 Joe Fay, Woodland, Mass. de- fes,ted Harold ". Kaler, Woodland, Mass, 3 and 2.
 (continued on Page 1s)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
Roosevelt Consults With Raymond Moley
 Authority On Crime
The President Believes Federal Action Should Be Taken to Suppress All Kinds of Racketeering
GOV LEHMAN IS ASKING DEATH
 PENALTY FOR ABDUCTORS

Hyde Park, N. Y, Aug l-(UP)-President Roosevelt turned today to federal action for suppression Of the ko naping racket.
 It was learned that recent cabinet meeting discussed drive against racketeers and 1t was that Raymond Moley assistant secretary of state would concentrate in drawing up legislative program to be sub mtted to the next congress.
 President Roosevelt today conferred with Moey who is recognized also as an authority crime prevention
 While White House attaches pointed out that the con versations with Moley were merely of an a ure it was felt in weinformed quarters that was the of comprehensive designed to stamp out all forms of racketeering. . :. Attorney General Cummings occurred in Washington re- gently.
 Moley it was recalled, at various times made crime surveys for the states of Ohio and Missouri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
THREE SAVINGS
 BANKS JOIN IN
 ONE COMBINE
Officers and Directors Are Elected to the Water bury Savings Bank Many Lose Positions

Waterbury's three mutual sav- ings bank were combined into one institution yesterday afternoon. Officers of the new bank, to be known as the Waterbury Savings bank, were elected and bylaws were adopted. The three banks com- bined were the Waterbury Savings bank, the Dime Savings bank and the West Side Savings bank.
 John A. Coe of the Waterbury Savings Bank was elected pres ident of the new institution. Edwin c. Northrop of the Dime Savings Bank and Edwin S. Hunt of the Waterbury Savings bank were chosen vice-presidents. Richard Preusser of the Dime Savings bank was elected treasurer. NO action was taken on the offices
 (Continued on Page S.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
POLICEMAN KNEW MUCH ABOUT cO0AS
 BUT N0T I NOUGH
DR0VE RIGHT INTO TAVERN
 BEFORE BAR

New Britain, Conn. Aug 1. (UP)-Royton T. Bristoll had no desire for a drink last night, and was as surprised as the bartender when he found himself beside the bar of the Nutmeg tavern. The fact that BristoIl was seated in his autO- mobile added greatly to the surprise.
 Bristoll entered the tavern via a front window after his car collided with another in front of the beer dispensary. As he lost control the auto swerved into the large front window and went on through. Brist0lI got the brakes applied just in time to save the bar and the iced beer. He was charged with reckless driving when arrested and his four old son, Peter. was treated for bruises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
STATE CLOSED
 CASE AGAINST
 MRS COSTELLO
After Two Sensational Bits of Testimony Had
 Been Introduced, the
 Case Was Rested
By MARTIN KANE

Courthouse, Salem, Mass, Aug 1 government rested it's case abruptly after a surprise witness had testified that Mrs. Jes- sic Burnett Costello, on trial charg- ed with murder, purchased a doz- en capsules at his drug store four months before her husband died of cyanide poisoning.
 The testimony of George M. Rus sel assistant pharma cist at Pea body drug store, and the states 47th witness. was given dramatic ally just before the government rested at 11:11 a. m. The case through which it seeks to send the attractive widow to the electric (Continued on Page S.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
HOSPITAL AUTO WAS IN CRASH

Warwick, R. l., Aug 1.-(UP)- A speeding automobile containing six employees of the Rhode Island hospital for the insane at Cranston overturned here early to-day, kill ing one and injuring the others.
 Harold Sefton, "A. the driver. who had swung the car sharply to avoid an approaching machine, was pinned beneath it and died of a skull fracture before reaching a hospital.
 His companions, who received only minor hurts. were Leo Nc Donald, 2S, Eugene White. 25. James Ryan, 35. Charles Grimes. 25, and J. A. Coon, 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01

Albany, N. Y.. Aug 1--(U.P.) - Nanny strewel. intermediary in the negotiations that led to the re- lease of John J. O'Connell, Jr, by his kidnapers, was held for dues- tioning to-day as Governor Herberts H., Lehman opened q campaign to make Kidnapping capital offense.
 Lehman asked the legislature to empower juries to impose the death penalty in cases where the captive had not been returned alive, with the alternative of 20 years to life in cases where the vic- time was returned unharmed.
 He asked that payment of ram son be made a felony, involving not only the person paying the money. but applying to anyone attempting to negotiate with the kidnapers.
 Other features of Lehman's pro- posed anti-kidnap legislation would make it felony to refuse to di- vulge information about a kidnap-
 (Continued on Page 13)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
TAKEN FOR RIDE
 INTO CEMETERY
Body of Murdered Man 1 Found in Burial Place
 at Fairfield

Fairfield, Conn. Aug 1.-(UP) --The body of a man Identified as Fhsquale Bonofiglio. 43. of Bridge port, was found in a cemetery near here to-day. The man, dead about five, hours, had been shot.
 Police immediately felt the kill ing was the outgrowth of some sxiall raulketeering feud. although they did not at once connect Bo- nofigllo with any known Bridge port gangs. It was apparent. they said, that the man was taken for d ''ride" sometime last night and murdered in the sequestered and quiet cemetery. A shotgun had teen used in the uurdey. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
RETAIL STORES
 AGREED UPON
 THE NEW CODE
Minimum Wages and Hours of Working Are Passed and All Seem to Be Satisfied
BY H. O., THOMPSON

United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 Washington, August - (U.P.) Americas "big push" toward better times brought cheering vic- tories to-day. More than million ney jobs were opened in the coun- try's retail stores. Steady progress was reported in the campaign to bring the steel and oil industries under provisions of the National Recovery Act.
 This was the day set for bus mess to put into effect President Roosevelt's emergency .re-employ- ment agreements. From all sections of the. country came reports of blue eagles going up on store fronts
 (Continued on Page S.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
FLYER BOARDMAN
 LEFT $14,O0O

Plymouth, Mass, August - (UP) = Russell N. Boardman. noted Massachusetts flyer, who lost his life in a crash at Indianapolis. Ind, recently, left an estate val ued at s14,OO0. according to pe- tition for administration filed by his widow, Mrs Ruth Boardman of Mattapoisett.
 She listed real estate valued at $9,000. and personal property worth $5,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
So When One of the Pet Kind Escaped in New York, the We'll Informed Officer Found Out He Didn't Know a Thing
BY MARION F. COLLINS United Press Staff Correspondent

(Un1ted Press Stam COrrespOHOentJ
 New York. Aug 1-(UP)-There
 are two kinds of coons, the gen. teel city type reared in zoos and the backwoods animal, and metro politan police had no way of know ing they had a tartar in Buck" An emergency squad finally re- alized its mistake when it succeed ed in removing him from a tree after numerous casualties and two hours of effort.
 "Buck" was just a ,piqued pet to the policemen. Patrolman Louis Siff, in. charge of the detail, arr rived at a Brooklyn street corner ready for a little fun.
 "A coon, eh 2" Siff said, observ-
 ing the quarry high in tree,
 ''this'll be easy. I seen lots o' coons. At the bronx zoo.. 1 know (Continued on Page 13)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
KIDNAPPED OIL
 MILLION NAIRE
 IS HOME AGAIN
Released in Driving Rain
 Storm and His Captors Given Eight Hours to
 Make Escape
BY c. B. ROSCOE

(United Press Staff Corresponden0
 Oklahoma City, August - (UP) - The search for kidnapers who returned Charles F. Urschel, millionaire oil man, to his family after nine days of captivity. was held up today because the family had given the criminals eight hours to escape.
 Uuschel was returned unharmed early today. It was understood a ransom had been paid, but there was no official verification.
 Authorities were prepared to open an unlimited offensive to "break' the case" once they were freed to do so.
 eve are not going to move until the family so advises" said R. H. Colvin, chief of the local depart ment of justice bureau.
 The eight hours of grace ends at 8 a. m. g(10 a. m., E.D.T.)
 (Contiuued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
SISTER OF CARTER GLASS

Washington, Aug 1.-(UP)-Mrs Marion Canister, sister of Senator Carter Glass, of Vlr- ciria. today was sworn in as assistant treasurer of the United States in the presence of Mrs Woodrow Wilson and few other friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
aABLD I'LL AGAIN

Holiyweod, AuE i--tu.P.l -Eor Inc second time within q torsni.nt' clark Gable. nm player mus un. . 1erEo an. operasen, M snstsn stss fhrops. husbsnai si i,s gI nnsy snrsy,a,s nS'ss' tn' Im t,Heently an attack of inhu- srss sr nscsssltstsd removal of hia tansila
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
BISHOP BURLESON IS DEAD

Rochester, N. ", Aug l.-(UP)-Word was received here today of the death of Bishop Hurh L Burlisorl one of the ranking bishops of the Episcopalian church, at his summer home in Custer, S. D. V.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
BALBO GETS GOOD WORD

Shoal Harbor, Mid, Aug 1.-(UP)-Re- ports of fine weather over the Atlantic were re- ceived today and General Italo Balbo's seapiane expedition made final preparations to depart early tomorrow on nonstop ocean flight to Valentia, Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
Final News Flashes
MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER

Seymour, Ind, Aug 1.-(UP)-The town of Kurz near here, claimed today the distinction of a mother and grandmother among the youngest in the country. A daughter was born yesterday to Mrs RaIph Croucher, 13. The grandmother, Mrs Hubert Edwards, is 29 and the grandfather 32
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
Markets At a Glance
By UNITED PRESS

By UNITED PRESS Stocks firm in dull trading. Bonds irregular in quiet trading. Curb stocks gain fractions to points Chicago stocks steady. Call money 1 percent. Foreign exchange weak; sterling breaks cents. Grains soar limits allowed; buying heavy. Cotton rises $2 bale. Rubber futures gain 35 to 46 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
FIRST DEATH IN MINE STRIKE

BroWnsville, Pa, Aug I.-IUPl--Ihe nrst death in the Fayette county coal fields today when one of nine men wounded this morning died in Brownsville hospitaL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-01
The Weather

Cloudy with Showers To-
 night and Wednesday Complete Weather Report Page 2.
Milford chronicle., 1933-09-15
ROXANA

Vacation time is over and the
people are busy at their work.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Long entertain
ed to dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs
William Nipple.
Last week James Carey and Bur-
ton McCabe, each lost a horse. Bob
an old mule that had been in the
Wilgus family for a number of
years, also died. He was owned by
H. F. Wilgus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar West of Col
lingsdale, Pa, spent the weekend
with their mother. Mrs. Belle West.
They were accompanied home by
Ralph Smith who will be their guest
for two weeks.
Repairs are being made to the
Eagle Hall in Roxana.
Miss Adelphia Bennett was the
weekend guest of Miss Elizabeth
Carey near Selbyville.
Bill Nipple was in Philadelphia
Monday on a business trip.
Mrs. Herbert Calhoun and Miss
Hilda West both were operated upon
for appendicitis Monday in the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital. We wish
them a speedy recovery.
Miss OTneva Lynch, Messrs. Rob-
ert Wilgus and Lemuel Hickman
who are attending Beacon College
at Wilmington spent the weekend
at home.
Norman Lynch, Paul Jones, Jr.,
and Samuel Lekites all who are en-
ployed on a boat at New York Wis
tied their families here.
Orlando Derrickson who has been
in the Marshall Hospital in Milford
returned home Saturday somewhat
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Davis, Miss I.o-
retta Davis and Andrew Hassell, all
of Philadelphia spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wilgus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Bennett, Mr..
and Mrs. Vance McCabe spent the
weekend at Fenwicks Island.
Mrs. Dolby of Georgetown. a tea
cher here, is boarding with Mrs
William Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lynch and
children of Bayard are making their
home with Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Nc
Cabe.
Charlie Hickman entertained
friends from Philadelphia last week.
The Roxana Orchestra will render
during the Sunday school
hour next Sunday. Be sure and don't
miss this. Everyone welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1933-09-15
DAGSBURO

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Powell of Phil
adelphia and Mrs. Mary Jingle of
Frankford called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Barber on Sunday, also
Mrs. Lille Warrington of Lewes
spent the weekend with them.
Mr.. and Mrs c. L. Lingo and chill
dren. Catherine, Doris and Earl
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Barber, also Mrs. Annie ~.
Steen and son Woodrow.
Mrs. VIM. Richards is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Mrs. A. c. -Steen entertained her
lItle granddaughter over the week.
end
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hickman en-
tcltained to dinner Sunday Mr.. end
Mrs. William Hudson and children
Of Frankfort anc their mother, Mrs.
Maggie Steel, is spending soma time
with them.
Miss Marie Hickman ent ,rtained
Sunday Misses Norma and Helen
6rittingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Wolf of Lewes
we're the guests of Mr.. ami Mrs. Roy
Newton at the Atlantic filing sta
tion recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson McCahe and
children spent Sunday al Atlantic
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Bailey were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mitchell Sunday.
Mrs. Renal Hudson is very i'll at
this writing.
Mrs. Annie Bamberger of George
town is spending some time at her
nome near town.
Many from here attended the re-
wal services which are being held
at st. Georges M. z. Church with
Rev. o.. H. Connerly in charge.
Quite an excitement arose in our
town when the news of the shooting
of Mrs. Florence Cooper at Ocean
View Thursday night arrived. She
was born and reared near our town
and was formerly Miss Florence
West.