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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

Three college courses which are to be given by the Department of Education of Yale University this coming term will be opened to the public, 1t was announced today. Registration for these courses which, because of their general in- terest, have been opened to others besides teachers, should be made at the Department of Education, 2S Hillhouse avenue, before pm. on September 25. Information con. cerning fees, time and place or class meetings, etc, may be secured from the registrar of the depart ment. give an English course on "Amer. lean Literature" This course VII! include reading from the principal American writers, with particular emphasis upon the authors of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The colonial and revolutionary period will be covered by a more rapid survey. An essay based upon a moro extended study of Q partic- ular author or field will be re- quired of all who take the course for credit. ii,
 Professor Ralph Fl. Gapriei VI. VII give a history course dealing with "American Thought and Ciyiliza- ton" He will discuss the history of American thought from the Formative colonial period through the agricultural- al-commercial civi!- ization of the nineteenth cen- tury to the machine age of the twentieth century. Lectures ana readings will deal with selected ef- fleets of American civilization sucn as social organization, political philoso phies, religion, education etc.
 An advanced course In vo,ce-pro- ductlon, dealing with the develop ment of appreciation, will be gwen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
RETAIL PRICES OF WHOLE NATION TO
 BE INVESTIGATED
Most Ambitious of All the Undertakings of NRA-Pro- tection of Consumer Against the Run-Away Prices and Creating of Supervision

pushed at the greatest speed was similar to one proposed by Profess sor William E. Ogburn of the Uni- versity of Chicago before his resig- nation from the MIRA consumers advisory board. ogburn resigned because his plans were not acted upon. Now, weeks afterward, the MIRA has found 1t necessary to rush the study through.
 Establishment of centers where price information is available will give a source of data which will enable housewives everywhere to know fair prices on meats, vegeta- bles, canned goods and other corn- modities. The study will be conn., plete enough to include all the va- rious outlets for retail goods--in- dependent stores, chain system, delicatessens, general stores, etc. It also will be complete enough to cover the different systems of pricing goods. Some retailers maintain quality and shift prices upward or downward while others keep a uniform price and change quality as costs rise or descend.
 Federal funds are not available now for creation of retail price information ofiices. For the pres ent, therefore the work will be carried on partially with funds ap- propriated for existing statistical agencies, such as the bureaus of agricultural and home economies and the bureau of labor statistics. Any deficits will be made up from private donations.
 A number of foundations such as the Guggenheim furnish funds which can be drawn upon. Event ually, when appropriation can be obtained, the government will take , over the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
AID RECEIPTS DROP OFF
SELECT TORCH SINGER TONIGHT Girl With Blues Voice to Be Chosen at State
 Theater
STARTS AT s O'CLOCK

Tonight Is the night that a torch singer will be chosen from among several Waterbury singers at the State theatcr. The girl who is selected will be engaged by the management to sing at the theater as part of its program during the run of Claudette Colbert In the Torch Singer" The picture opens tonight.
 Last night there were several tryouts held at the theater and among the candidates there were heard some promising voices. The girl chosen tonight will be en- gagged only after the audience shows that she is the one who should be chosen, by its volume and enthusiasm in applause.
 The contest will start at 8 o'clock. A pianist will be fur nished by the theater to accom- pany the contestants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
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 washington, Sept 2o.-(UP)- The most ambitious investigation of retail prices ever undertaken in America was planned today as a part of the national recovery pro- gram.
 Protection of consumers against run-away prices and the setting up of Q wholesome supervision of price trends were cbjectives.
 The research will be extended to some 1500 items sold daily in crossroads stores and metropolis tan markets. More than 400 cities will be covered by the survey, with emphasis on Q true representation of what is happening in the retail field.
 For the present, the undertaking The long-range aspects of the plan xation in from 12 to 20 key points, 400 representative towns and cities least once each month.
 As companion projects to the re- tail studies, other committees were attempting to reach uniform formula for determining cost of production, and the effects of price fixing and price control. It appeared probable that a broad system of price control, as differentiated from strict fixing of prices, would emerge from the re- covery program.
 Tn many particulars the study of retail prices which was bein
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Yale Opens Three
 College Courses
Jack Crawford to Conduct One-Will Be Open to
 Public, Announcement Says

by Miss Constance welch. This course Is open only to those who were in Miss Welch's course last year or who have had equivalent training. An Introductory course, "Fundamentals of Speech" is to begin in January. This course will offer training in correct breathing, voice production, and diction. It will include lectures, ear training, and active participa- ton in oral reading by members of the class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
PICKET LINES AT
 PATERSON MILLS

Paterson, N. J., Sept. 20-(UP) Picket lines continued their march in the strike areas today after an attempted truce between manufacturers and 10000 dyers and broad silk workers had failed.
 Announcement by the state MIRA board that 1t would enter the situa- ton if appealed to, had met with no request for intervention by either strikes or manufacturers to- day."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage inten- tions were filed today at the town clerks office:
 Edmond J. Keane of 30 South View street and Susan B. Whelan of 30 South View street.
 Joseph Drodvillo of 23 Bunker Hill avenue and Phyllis Swelfer of Johnstown, Pa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Wage Increases to $500 Employees of
 Boston Elevated

Boston Sept 20-(UP)--wage increases averaging 20 cents e day have been awarded some $500 em- ployes of the Boston Elevated Rail- way company by an arbitration board headed by David A. Marsh all, Boston lawyer.
 The increases, which will add about $275,000 to the company's yearly payroll, provide Il cents an hour instead of 6S 12 for blue uni- form men and double-crew cars; S1 instead of 7S 1-2 for operators of buses and on.man cars; and 76 in buses and one man cars; and 76 in- workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Due To Cut In Contributions;
 Fund Is High
Totals S47,O45.73 as Compared to $4S,363.72 Last
 Week-Weekly Receipts Now Exactly Half of 5 What They Were Before Reducing Donations

the reduction in the amount ol money on hand.
 Of the $47,045.73 now on hand, considerable expenditures will be made during the coming week or ten days. There are almost 800 persons yet left on the relief list and many of them will have to be furnished with coal, clothing and so forth for the winter season.
 Disbursement during the past week amounted to $6,162.60, which were much over the amount TO- ceived for the week under the re- duced subscription program adopt ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

Edward McElligott and John Gal win made the arrest. This morn ing, Detectives Matthew Balanda, Joseph Stevens, and William Foley testified as to the Identification of the accused.
 The case was expected to be fin- ished this afternoon. Erskine claims he was selling cockroach powder on the day in question and was not near the store held up. He Is represented by Public Defender W. W. Gager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
BOOT AND SHOE CODE

Washington, Sept 20-(UP)-A revised code was submitted to the national recovery administration today by officials representing the boot and shoe industry. The re- draft was the result of changes proposed in hearings held a few weeks ago. Details of the new code will not be available for a few days according to MIRA officials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
Ask Termination
 of Silk Dyeing
 Industry Strikes

New York. Sept 20--(UP)-Res- olutions urging the termination of the strike in tho silk dyeing indus try were sent to the national re- covery administration and the Yia- tionai labor board to-day.
 Approximately 200 silk man. ufacturers meeting here yesterday urged that the governmental bodies end the strike immediately, and that the code presented by the in dustry recently be approved.
 The minimum wage for the silk industry cannot be raised above that of the rayon group, because of competition, the manufacturers said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
THREE HUNDRED
 DIE OF PLAGUE

London, Sept 20.-(UP)-More than 800 persons have died of plague in southern Manchoukuoan villages, the Exchange Telegraph Harbin correspondent telegraphed to-day.
 Authorities, the dispatch said, were trying to keep the epidemic from spreading to Harbin, fearing an epidemic similar to that of 1921.1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
CARD OF THANKS.

friends, relatives and neighbors for the kindenss extended to us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife, mother, and sister, Mrs Margaret Steimly.
 (Signed)
 The STEIMLY FAMILY,
 The CAMPBELL FAMILY,
 The HOLMAN FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
CANNERY CLOSED
 FOR VIOLATION

San Francisco, Sept. 20-(UP)- A temporary injunction today closed the cannery of the Calistan Packers, Ind, of Modesto, Cal, charged with violating the market ing agreement and license feature of the agricultural adjustment act.
 Federal Judge A. F. St. Sure is- sued the temporary injunction on a complaint that the cannery vio- lated its peach-ca canning quota of 77,000 cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

Funds in the treasury of the Mutual Aid now total $47,045.73. A week ago the funds on hand amounted to $4s,363.72. The de- crease in the treasury, while not a large one. is due to the fact that contributions to the fund have been cut in half by a general or- der of the executive committee in charge of the emergency relief work.
 The receipts during the past week were only $4.S44.61. In the past the receipts have been about $s,0o0, weekly. The drop in re- ceints. therefore. Is responsible for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

Arlington, Tex. (UP)-H. D. Ca- ton has become president, of the Chamber of Commerce here on the strength of the toss of a coin. Ca- ton choose "heads" when a toss was decided on after two ballots of directors gave him and his op- ponent tie votes each time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
SECOND ATTEMPT
 WAS SUCCESSFUL

Weymouth, Mass, Sept. 20 - (UP)---A few hours after leaving c hospital where he had been treat ed for chloroform inhalation, Dr Lars P. Solsness, 67. made a second and successful attempt at suicide with the same anaesthetic.
 The West Weymouth physician was indicted recently in connec- ton with an alleged illegal opera tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
MASSES.

McELLIGOTT - A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Friday morning, at $500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception church. for the rcpose of the soul or the late, Mrs Ellen McElligott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of Wipis NJ. Weitor was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alderson funeral homt. 70 Central avenue, Rev Samuel Budde officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were: Louis L'Heu- reux. Edward Lohnes, Frederick Moulthrop. John Birch. Myron Hubbard and Matthew Price.
 The funeral of James Johnson took place this morning at S:I5 o'clock from the Muiville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St Pcter's church in New Haven where mass of requiem was ceie- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in St Lawrence's cemetery, New Ha- ven.
 The funeral of Eugene A. Ben- ham was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Alderson fu- neral home. Rev Dr James E. Gregg and Rev David P. Gaines officiated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The bearers were Charles E. Hine. Ralph l.. Fowler, William Grierson. William Stahi, Harry Dews and Leslie Cooley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

MeCARTHY-In this city. Sept. 90. ies3. Mrs Catherine Mccarthy, of es5 N. Main St. Funeral Friday morning at s:fS o'clock. to lmma. tn nsW 6E Jossphss cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
PRICE OF GOLD

PRICE OF GOLD
 Washington, Sept 20--(UP)-To. days price for newly mined gold consigned for export or for use in domestic arts and industries was fixed by the treasury at $32.2s per fine ounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

Nicaragua exported 3o.o0o, % 0 pounds of coffee in the 19S2-SS season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20
DIED.

CANNY-In this city. Sept 18th. 1888 Carl Canny, of Toledo. Ohio: Fu. o'clock. Burial in new Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-20

New Zealand has deer plague.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
PEACE TALKS IN MASS. STRIKES
 BRING NO GOOD
30 Strike Breakers Sur= rounded and Stoned Police Trying to Save Them Were Also Hit

Salem, Mass, May 2-(UP) = Peace negotiations in strike of 6,500 Esex county leather workers progressed today, despite an out break in which three were arrest ed and three policemen suffered minor injuries yesterday. The out break occurred when one-car railroad train carrying some 30 strikebreakers from the plant of tho Helburn Thompson company was delayed 10 minutes at siding. Most of a crowd of 1000 strikers and sympathizers gathered outside the plant caught up with the train and started begging rocks at i.
 When Police Sergean John J. Brennan arrested Mohammed Moh- riez of Peabody on charge of stone-throwing, the crowd sought to release the prisoner. Patrolman Daniel J. Burke came to rBennan's aid and both officers were stoned A third, Patrolman Richard c. Col lins, suffered an injured hand Adeiard Tatro, truck driver, and Maciej Trachim, leather workers were arrested along with Mohriez. Settlement negotiations today centered about a plan drafted by Judge Daniel c. Manning of thu Citizens Committee and altered by Mayor J. Fred Manning of Lynn Under it the manufacturers would recognize the National Leather Workers union~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
FUNERALS

| The funeral of Mrs Margaret | (Mariano) DeProsto will be held | from the Bergin funeral home, 290
 East Main street on Thursday
 morning at 9:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in St James cemetery, Naugatuck. The funeral of Louis N. Blouin will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Anderson funeral
 home, 70 Central avenue. Burial will be in Grove cemetery, Nau- gatuck. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening between
 and o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs Katherine Cassidy Coyle was held this morn ing at S:15 o'clock from the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street to St Thomas church where
 a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Thomas Hanley. Burial was in old St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers were George Judson, James Carey, Matthew Bavino and John Riley. Funeral services for James B.. Raeburn were held this afternoon at o'clock at the Alderson Fun eral Home, 70 Central avenue. with Rev Dr James E. Gregg and Rev Edward M. Condit officiating. Interment was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mason Tyler Adams, for 20 years vice president of the Seth Thomas Clock com pany of Thomaston, will be held tomorrow morning at 11:15 o'clock in St Johns Episcopal church with Rev Dr John N. Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Amherst, Mass.
 Honorary bearers will be Will liam B. Griswold, New York, Dr James c. Greenway, New Haven, Henry B. Greenough, Boston, Isaac P. Kellogg. Clarence P. Cook, Charles B. Buckingham, Alfred L. Hart. Smith F, Ferguson. Charles G. Bartlett, New Haven. Theodore I. Driggs. William H. White. Ralph Matthiessen, Dr J. F. Dye, W. Sher- wood Fulton and Edward c. North rup.
 The active bearers, men long af- filiated with the deceased at the Seth Thomas company. will be T. J. Brown, P. D. Darrot. Edward MacCoul and S. E. Mcdonald
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
OBITUARY

TODDARD-Mrs Mary F. Stod- dard, 69, widow of William B. Stoddard, died in Bridgeport Sat- urday.
 She is survived by three broth CTS, Adebert Alderman of New Jersey, James of Devon and Fred erick A., of Bridgeport, and two sisters, Mrs Grace Wilson of Tam pa, Fla, and Mrs Hattie Atwood of Oakville, Conn.
 Funeral services were held at the parlors of Frank Poke & Son yes- terday afternoon. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery, Bridgeport. SMITH-Celia M. Smith, widow of Eugene L. Smith died this morn ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs Frederick R. Lockhart of Il Englewood avenue. Mrs Smith re. sided at g17 East Main street and was a prominent member of the Mill Plain church.
 she is survived by three sons Richard, Walter M. and Eugene Smith; three daughters, Mrs Ray mond Russell, Mrs William John
 son and Mrs Frederick Lockhar
 and eight grandchildren, also one ! brother, Harold Light of Detroit
 and one sister, Mrs Edwin Crary
 of Danbury.
 Funeral services will be held
 Thursday morning, Rev Joseph o
 Todd, officiating. Burial will bt l in Wooster cemetery, Danbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
NOMINATIONS TO
 | BE MADE TONIGHT
Spirited Contests Looked for at Session of Dis-
 abled American Vets
ELECTION ON MAY I6

Nominations of officers will be one of the chief business features of this evenings meeting of Wa terbury Chapter. Disabled Ameri- can Veterans. Several spirited con- tests may result in view of the prestige held by the organization. It is not only one of the largest in the state, but its record of ac- complishment and increase in membership is unsurpassed in this section of New England.
 The present state commander, John Mulligan, is a past comman- der of the local chapter. Water bury has also been given plenty of state recognition by veterans in appreciation of the work of the local chapter.
 Under James r. Martone, the present commander the chapter has experienced a most successful year. It has witnessed a substantial gain in membership and has maintained a policy of sponsoring activities of interest to every member.
 The nominations tonight will be followed by elections on Tuesday evening, May 18th.
 National Rehabilitation Officer Edward Kelly of Meriden is expect ed here this evening to. continue it's series of talks on revised legisla- tion concerning compensation for veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
DEATH OF MRS MARIE STANTON Took Place This MOrn= ing at St Mary's Hospital
 FUNERAL THURSDAY

Mrs Marie Connor Stanton, wife of William Stanton of 69 Idylwood avenue, died this morning at St Mary's hospital. She was born in this city the daughter of Dennis and Mary Farrell Connor and for many years prominent residents of Washington Hill. Her early edu- cation was received at Washing ton grammar school. Her parents were one of the city's most es- teemed Irish families. The late Roger Connor, one of the best ball players this city ever turned out, was an uncle of the deceased's.
 Besides her husband she is sur- vived by three brothers, Mortimer J., Roger and James Connor; and two sisters, Mrs John Martinson and Margaret Connor.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to SS. Peter and Paul church. where solemn high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Interment will be in new St. Jo- sephs cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
TEN PAINTINGS
 CUT FROM THEIR
 MUSEUM FRAMES
Conservative Value Plac- ed at $35,000 = Were Taken From Brooklyn Finger Prints Were Found

New York, May - (U.P) - Art dealers of the world were warned to-day to watch for 10 paintings by old masters, worth at least $35,00O which were stolen from their frames at the Brooklyn Museum, by thieves who escaped down a rope from a third floor window.
 The masterpieces include paint ings by Van Dyck, Rubens, Fra Angelica, Lucas Cranach, and George Romney. All but two of the ten were from the collection of the late Colonel Michael Fried sam, merchant, who bequeathed them to the museum. Dr William H. Fox, director of the museum said $35,000 was a conservative es- timate of their value. Police had two sets of fingerprints, taken from the frames, as clues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02

Remembrances for the River side Cemetery Association and the Bucks Hill Cemetery Association were contained in the will of the late Ellen c. Coer filed today with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court. The former receives $3OO for the perpetual care of the grave of the deceased and the Bucks Hill Association for the care or the last resting places of her par ents and other relatives buried there, is to receive $200.
 The will directs that all the household furnishings. pictures, and jewelry of the testator be given to her daughter, Katherine Coer Eberle. After a cash re- membrance is given to Hattie Rus sell Coer, widow of Lacey Welton Coer, the remainder of the estate is to be divided equally among a son, James Edward Coer and three daughters, Margaret Coer Parker. Bethera Coer and Kath- erine Coer Eberle.
 : The Colonial Trust Company was named executor in the will,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
FOUR VESSELS
 OF ITALIAN NAVY
 DOCK IN BOSTON

Boston, May 2-(U.P.) - Two submarines and two patrol boats of the Italian navy were docked at Charlestown navy yard to-day, the third stop of their round trip voy- age from Gibraltar to Greenland Official greetings were extended tc the visitors by representatives oi the navy, the army, the nationa guard, and Italian consulate.
 The f1otilIa was composed of tht submarines Balilla and D. Millelirt and the patrol boats Biglieri anG Matteucci. The cruise is in charge of Commander Valerie Della Cam. pana, commander of the Balilla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Conference With Governor Cross To Decide Positions
Democratic Town Chairman and Secretary of State Central Committee Called to Hartford Exact
 Nature of Patronage Jobs to Be Discussed Not
 Announced By Any of Participants

Ss Town Chairman John H. Crary and J. Francis Smith, secretary of the Democratic State Central Com- mittee, left Waterbury this after noon to confer with Governor WIr- bur l.. Cross, on what is reported to be a discussion on patronage for this district. Neither Chairman lCrary nor Secretary Smith revealed the nature of the conference except to state that their session was fix ed for 1 o'clock.
 It is not known what patronage could be dealt out to Waterbury excepting the distribution of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-02
Announce Hostesses
 For Dinner Saturday
Held in Connection With Conference of Social Work- ' ers-Prof Barnes Is Main Speaker

Elmer Barnes will be the principal speaker.
 Hostesses are Mrs Joel Butler, Miss Edith Camp, Mrs Henry S. Chase, Mrs Rodney Chase, Miss Rose Clarkin, Mrs John S. Dye, Mrs c. P. Goss, 3rd. Mrs Frank English, Miss Kathryn Hayes, Miss Margery Hayden, Mrs Charles L. Larkin, Mrs E. Dutton Lilley, Miss Catherine Maloney, Mrs Ed ward Mcdonald, Mrs Frank P. Me- Evoy, Mrs Edwin Pyle, Mrs Rowley w. Phillips, Mrs Mark L. Sperry, Jr, Mrs Levi Wilcox and Miss Lois Warner.