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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

will spend the night and early morning hours of tomorrow cele- brating the arrival of the new year, church services throughout New Years day will also occupy their minds. In all the Catholic churches Mass will be celebrated as it Is a holy day of obligation. In the Protestant churches special services will take place. Watch services will be conducted in many of the Protestant churches tonight. For example, at the South Feder- ated church this evening, the Mems brotherhood will conduct a sports and game program until 11:30 o. clock with a devotional service will take place, continuing until after the New Year arrives. Similar programs will take place in other Protestant churches of Waterbury.
 In all the inns, at the Hotel El- ton and in various restaurants in and around Waterbury, special New Years eve programs will be in progress tonight. The Elks and the Eagles have also arranged special programs.
 Parties of All Kinds
 The Washington Park Commun- ity club and other organizations of it's kind will have celebrations and there will be many private parties. Gaiety will reign at St Joseph's hall with the Knights of Lithuania conduct program to welcome 1885 The committee in charge, headed by Peter Lazauskas, prom ised to-day a most enjoyable even- ing
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, as well as the Short Line, reported heavy travel toward New York to-day The for mer also reported an exceptionally heavy number of reservations for the special New York excursion which leaves Waterbury late this afternoon and which returns early tomorrow morning
 At the Y. M. c. A. tonight the New Years eve celebration will start at o'clock and last until early tomorrow morning There will also be dancing at Kicks Dancing Academy at 43 East Main street tonight and refreshments will be served
 Local package stores to-day re- ported heavy business due to the number of New Years eve parties which will carry their own" in an effort to cut down expenses
 Police to he Lenient
 The local police department was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Glinting in the sunlight, the copper roofed belfry, copper cov- cred spire and weather vane of the Old Mission church, Mackinac Island, Michigan, has beckoned mariners and visitors into the cres- cent harbor of the historic isle for more than a century.
 The Old Mansion church was built almost exclusively by the vil- lagers in 1929 under the direction of Rev. William E. Ferry of the United Foreign Mission Society He founded an Indian mission on the island in 1923. John Jacob As- tor, head of the American Fur company and founder of the Astor fortunes, contributed $25O.
 Copper for the roof of the belfry spire and weather vane, was select ed for its durability. Exposed 10 rain, ice, sleet, fog and sunshine for 106 years, this rust proof metal has stood the test of time. It is in a perfect state of preservation and will withstand the clements for generations to come. Weathered to a beautiful patina, the copper catches the bright sunshine, re- flecting it's beams for miles out in- to Lake Huron and across the Straits of Mackinac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
OLd Year WiU Get
 .JubiLant Fareweu
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prepared to handle the large num- Der of celebrators who will throng the central streets of the city to- night They were instructed to be as lenient as possible without giving anybody the right to abuse private property
 The local office of the motor ve- hicle department was thronged to-day with the last-minute buy CTS of 1885 markers No period of grace has been granted, there- fore, those going out to parties to- night must carry their new mark CTS with them and have them on their vehicle when returning after midnight, not only to protect them selves from arrest but also to bring themselves within the provisions oi their accident policies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

(Continued from Page 1.) had been exposed to the bitter Mweather for about 50 hours. ~ Flowing Through Drifts Y Even then, it was a difficult task ~to plough through snow drifts to -the wrecked plane and to bring sout the men. The man on the to- sborgan was believed either Ernest Dryer, the pilot, or his brother, ~Dale Dryer, co-pilot.
 The injured man had a wrench 8ed hip, presumably suffered when -the plane crashed.
 In sharp contrast to the speedy modern airplane in which the men ~were carried to the mountain top, ethe ground rescue party was forced ito resort to primitive means of rtravel. Airplanes, however, circled ~overhead constantly and were the 1chief factor in finding the plane. sa Described by Radio
 Pilots cireling low over the rsnOwy mountainside near the vil- .lage of Gray, N. Y., described by .rradio the arrival of the various aground parties at the scene of the ~crash and the descent from the speak.
 It was arranged to take the srescued men immediately to Q Utica hospital. state police said.
 It was apparent however that three of the men were in com .sparatively good physical condition. aThey were coming down the noun atainside under their own power" " sConservation Department Commits sioner Jack Halpin said.
 Will Meet Sleighs Officials at the airport expected Athat the foot expedition would seek sto meet a sleigh enroute through @the mountains so that the men. be- ~lieved weakened from hunger and @exposure, could ride.
 The conservation department an- enounced that ambulances and sat Morehouseville.
 Those who aided in the rescue sincluded: ScothConroy. superinten- sdent of the eco camp at Specula- sstor; Forest Rangers H.. Durham and E. Cole; C. Stadham, M. Paige, "A. Rhodes and l.. H. Chequer. CCC camp foremen, and two wame protectors, Stanyo and Masten.
 At the Albany airport, Earl Ward, vice-president of the Ameri- .can Airlines, announced that the ~wrecked plane had been abandon -ed.
 Meantime, the rescue party split in two as they fought their way through deep snow drift toward a rseries of tiny villages that fringe athe mountain.
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 ------------------- up on North Main street. At the police station, despite questioning, he denied any connection with tho series of incendiary blazes which have menaced North Elm, North Main, Kingsbury, Brown and other nearby streets.
 No evidence was given in court today, and the nolle was entered when the state admitted lack of evidence. The arson and burglary charges were not placed against Boucher, who had also been ar- rested the week before last as a suspect but set free by Supt Me Lean after he had been questioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
MOTOR DEATHS
 IN MASS 921

Boston, Dec. 31-UP)-Motor vehicle deaths in Massachusetts during 1884 totaled 921, an all- stime high which exceeded last eyear's toll by 154 deaths, or 19.7 ~per cent, Registrar Morgan T. Ky an reported today.
 Though appalled, at the rise of i. slaughter on the highways during ], the past year, Ryan was somewhat sgratified by the fact that during
 the past week there were only IS Fatalities, IS less than the previous week and six less than the corres- : bonding week of 1888.
 . Nine of the victims were pedes- efrians, and four were motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
DOCTOR DIED OF
 HIS EXERTIONS

Sedgewick, Me, Dec. 31-(UP) pr. Melvin Wardwell, 62, of Penobscot, veteran Hancock county practitioner, drove 10 miles tc Sedgewick Sunday to attend Mrs, H. M. Closson. The cold was cut ting, the roads icy, and at the end the physician had to park his au- tomobile and climb the steep hill that leads to the Closson home. All this left Dr. Wardwell much fa- tigued, and with a strained smile he remarked to the patient on en- tering that he was "sicker than you" A few seconds later he was dead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
NO ONE CALLED
 THE FIRE DEPT

Portland. Conn, Dec. 31-(UP) Robert Towards house caught fire Sunday but no one thought to call the fire department until it was too late to save it.
 Howard, his, wife, daughter and two relatives lied into the bitter cold. Neighbors took them in and they were relating their narrow es- cape when fire apparatus, sum- moned by a stranger, arrived. A high wind showered sparks on neighboring roofs and the cold froze hose lines to the ladders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

advanced. would go to meeting in- debtedness rather than to create new business.
 This attitude he took as the re- suit of the Hines survey based on the loan of 50 per cent of the face value of the certificates.
 "I know" he said, "that you ap- preciate that all expenditures for relief have been made in the inter- est of recovery and for all our citi- zens, non-veterans as we'll as vet erans.
 "All citizens in need have shared in the direct distribution for relief, and in employment, as you no doubt are aware, a very definite and distinct preference is given to veterans. I am advised that at the time the issue of paying the bal- ance of the bonus was up and a compromise, was made by increas- ing the loan value to 50 per cent of the face value, there resulted a distribution of approximately a bil- lion dollars, and at that time the argument was advanced that the expenditure of such a large amount of money by the veterans would SE0dLiy SIAHlAAabS OuSAAVSo hAAO ~AeA recovery.
 "A survey of the results showed otherwise.
 This large payment resulted in little stimulation of business and in terial change was indicated at all. It was found that indebtedness cre- ated by the veterans prior to the t,sx 1irtIyidufnd fhn money advanced to veterans wont to- clear that indebtedness rather than to create new business.
 '"No doubt the same results would obtain if the balance were now paid. However, in this con- nection what to me is very import ant, having in mind that the bonus certificate is a paid-up endowment policy payable either to the veter- ans upon its maturity or to his beneficiary, generally the wife and children in the event of his death, is the fact that of the veterans who di approximately 85 per cent of them leave no other asset to their family but the adjusted service certificate or the balance due on the certificate.
 II feel, therefore, that those who advocate the payment of the certificates at this time for the purpose of stimulating business cannot have given the interests of the veteran much thought.
 1T appreciate your truly patriotic interest in desiring to obtain full information on an issue so vital to the service men and our country. I am giving you this information with the hope that it will be useful in enabling you to reach conclu- sion in your own mind regarding the matter as well as helping others to determine the fair thing to do."
 The president went thoroughly into the fiscal side of the bonus. In this connection he pointed out:
 "There is another feature in con- nection with this matter that inn presses me, and that is the fact that out of 3,50O,000 certificates outstanding 3,03s,500 veterans have borrowed thereon approxi- mately $1,690,00p,000.
 "In other words, some have bor- rowed more than the present worth of their bonus certificates. This is brought about by the ac- tion of the congress permitting a veteran to borrow up to 50 per cent of the face or maturity value of his certificate, even though that certificate may have been issued only a few days before the loan is made.
 "Of course, all the certificates were not issued at the same time in 1925, but have issued from that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
RESERVE OFFICERS
 ARRANGING DINNER

Plans for the annual dinner dance of the Waterbury chapter, Reserve Officers association, will be made at a meeting of the arr engagements committee Thursday night at the armory. The date for the event is tentatively set for Feb 14th at the Elton. Lieutenant Col onel F. G. Daniels, president of the local chapter has appointed the following committee to complete Lieut. Thomas Har- tigan. Capt Peter J. Costigan, Capt Newton w. Alexander, Capt Will liam J. Slator, Lieut. Charles Kel- ley. Lieut. c. B. Marcella and Lieut. Joseph Vanderman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
NO DECISION ON
 BANKS PETITION

Decision was reserved by Judge John A. Cornell on the applica- tion asking an allowance for serv- ices rendered as receiver for the Merchants Trust Co.,, following a hearing in chambers in superior court today. The application was presented by the Citizens & Manu- lecturers National Bank, receiver. asking the court to fix the allowance for the three years services rem dered by the bank in the receiver ship. Attorney William E. Thoms represented the receiver. Objection to the granting of an allowance at this time was made by Attorney Michael V. Blansfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

: post was awarded national citation for membership efforts, and then,
 being transferred to a new church,
 in the city of Wilmington, he F changed his membership in the S@ American Legion to the Laurence 2 Roberts Post No. 21, of Whining : ton, Del, where he served as pos. \ chaplain from 1927 to 1881 in ,. elusive. He was again elected post V. chaplain in 1883 and holds that a office at present. In 1882 he was S elected commander of his post, . served as department chaplain for : Delaware. 1928, 1930, 1888 and [ 1884. In 1882 he served as state E chairman, American Legion Ma ] tional Employment commission.
 Rev Huntington was born in 5. Pennsylvania, is a graduate of the :, Milton High school. Milton, Pa; . Susquehana University, Selinsgrove = Pa, with A. B. degree; Susquehan- . ma University Theological Semin- . ary, Selinsgrove, Pa, with B. D. . degree; later receiving A. M. de- ' gree in 1928; graduate of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds

Giuseppe and Elizabeth Mango to the Home Owners Loan cor poration, real estate at 34-36 Bea- con street, $5,561.9S.
 Giuseppe and Elizabeth Mango to Esther Bern, real estate at 34- 36 Beacon street, $1,400.
 Petro sPanasi to the Waterbury Building and Loan association, real estate at the west side of Lamont street, $660.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
REFUSED TO BUY
 GOOD $5 BILLS

Los Angeles, Dec. 31-(UP)-- Three dollars and 39 cents would os AngoleLs' busiest downtown street corners yesterday. but there were only two takers out Of the thousands who heard tho offer.
 Mel nucky) smith, a circus otii- clal, bet Attorney Paul Fay Tor that he could offer to sell s5 bills for ts,so and would nave few, II any takers. Smith donned a suit with r0ceirack checks. and took up hls stand. Several persons proved Smiths point that pnssersby would think tho offer was n fake fy call. Ing police with eises Of "Fnkc'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Legion Chaplain Is
 Colorful Character
Rev Park w. Huntington Received Many Promotions
 and HOnOrs Since Enlistment in 1917

Rev Park W. Huntington. elected National Chaplain of The American Legion at the National convention in Miami. Florida, 1884, first joined the George W. Pepperman Post No 36, Jersey Shore, Pa, and served as Post Chaplain from 1921 to 1925 inclusive. Tn the year of 1926, he was elected commander of his post. During his leadership his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
TOWN PATIENT
 MET HIS DEATH

Athol, Mass, Dec. 31-(UP)- John Anderson. S1, who lived at the town infirmary, was killed last night when struck by an automo- bile driven by Howard J. Stagg, Jr, of Syracuse, N. Y., a university of Maine student.
 Stagg and Frederick H. Brush of Orono, Me, were driving back to college after vacation at the for- mer's home.
 Police freed the driver. They said the accident was unavoidable, since Anderson was walking along the middle of the dark highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
CARDINAL BOURNE ILL

London, Dec 31-U.P.)-Card- inal Bourne, 73. Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster. was gravely i'll to-day. He has been in i'll health for year and his strength has ebbed recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

In addition to fulfilling his duties as finance officer of Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, ''JOc' Brenncis is also performing the duties of business manager for the posts drum corps. He recently act cd as chairman of the Christmas Tree party held by the Legion at which time scores of youngsters were made happy. Mir Brenncis is cooperating with the drum corps in its 1885 program, which Is cx- pccted to include a statewide drum corps contest in this city. some 70 organizations participating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
DIES OF HEAIlT ATTACK

New Haven. Conn. Dec 3i--lu. P.)-MrH Mildred Ette. bb. died of q heart attack late last night while walking with her son near theiF home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

mony. The couple left later ln the dsy for ' wedding tglp fb Washington. D. c. They win live ln Brooklyn. Guests were present from Brooklyn, Hartford, Wlngtod. Waterbury and Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
TWO CALLS TODAY
 FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

A chimney Are and false alarm were the only calls received by flremen up to early this afternoon. A chimney fire did slight damage at the home of Lewis Cailender. 90 Bishop street. The false alarm came in at 12:ts from . box at the storage house of Ralph N. BIakeSlee & Sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Itilauoa. in iIawDli. is the largest active volcano in the world. It's crater lH three miles across.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
-FOUR MEN SAVED
 BY SEARCHERS

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Bremen Out Twice

Masses will be celebrated at the St. Thomas church New Years morning at 2 o'clock and o'clock by Rev. John McGrath, pastor. Tuesday Is holy day of obliga- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
GERALD BOUCHER
 WAS ACQUITTED

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A daughter. Karin. was born Thursday evening at tho Hartford hospital Co Dr and Mrs BeHjnmIn baehnor. Both mother and enunb, tor aro reported to Do doing niece iv.
Evening star., 1934-02-18
S28.7OO IS NETTED
BY ROOSEVELT FETE
Substantial Sum Raised Here for
Warm Springs Foundation in
Birthday Celebration.

Incomplete returns from some of
the many affairs held in Washington
as a part Of the Nationwide celebra-
ton Of President Roosevelt's SID birth
day anniversary on January 30 show
the Capital will be able to contribute
mort than s28,700 to the Warm
Springs Foundation endowment fund,
1t was announced yesterday.
The announcement was made by
Mrs. John Allan DOugherty, chairman
of the committee that arranged the
HAPPY birthday BALI at the Shore
ham Hotel, the center of the celebra-
ton here. The s28,700, Mrs. Dough-
erty said, represents the net pro-
oeeds from the Shoreham ball and a
few other affairs. Of this amount all
but 81 200 already has been turned
over to the treasurer for the endow-
ment fund.
Expenses of holding the Shoreham
ball, totaling between $1,000 and
s1,40o, were confined to printing, tel
ephone and telegraph service ano
similar items.
Some of the organizations which
held dances and other affairs in con-
junction with the celebration will turn
their receipts over to the treasurer
directly instead of through the loca
committee.
Evening star., 1934-02-18
Susan B. anthony Exercises
Energise Fight for ID. c. Vote
l14th Anniversary of Birth Is Observed
in Ceremonies at Pierce Hall
and Crypt of Capitol.

Constitution. II had not at that time
been introduced in Congress.
He read 1t over twice and then
said:
why, that Is what was brought
up to believe-it is what I have be-
lieved all my life.'
In that came close to the spirit
that was Susan B. Anthony be-
lief in equal rights without equivo-
cation or reservation. Susan B. An
thongs life was like steady beacon.
She worked INCREASINGLY for the suf-
frage amendment, which is now part
Of the Constitution and which bears
her name. This amendment, which
declares the right Of citizens Of the
United States to vote shall not be
denied or abridged by the United
States or by any State on account of
sex.
Obligation on All Women.
miss Anthony labored for that
amendment. She did not work fit-
fully, but constantly, in season, out
of season, at a time when it was
more than dificult for a woman to
take the lead for this great step for
human freedom.
Every girl who now enjoys col
lege education, every woman who has
a chance to earn living In what
ever sphere she chooses, owes a tre-
mendous debt to Susan B. Anthony
| for the great pioneer work she did
to win for women greater power and
greater freedom.
"A solemn obligation Is upon wom-
en- today to complete the life work
/ of Susan B. Anthony, by securing
equal rights for men and women In
all fields"
Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley said Miss
Anthony did more than any otper
woman to change the lives OF women
recalling that she spent a half CEN
| tury in order that women could have
better lives" Sbe added:
Every woman who rises to speak
| in a gathering of men and women
owes a debt of gratitude to Miss An
! thony, who in a temperance gather
ing in 1882, when she rose to speak
as an accredited delegate. was told
| the sisters were not invited there
I
to speak, but to listen and to learn.
and again in 1853, when at State
Teachers Convention, a half-houl
debate was necessary before she wal
allowed to speak to a motion.
Head Of First Organization.
"We think of her as great eman'
cipator of women, but during tht
course of her life she carried through
many other reforms"
DR.. Izora Scott, representing th'
WomenIs Christian Temperance
Union. paid tribute to Miss Anthem!
| and lauded her as a leader in tn,
temperance movement, pointing ou
she was the head Of the first woman
organization which campaigned II
behalf of temperance.
Miss Janet Richards, who spoke i'm
mediately before enactment OF tn