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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
4 TIRE MAKERS 1. BOOST PAY 1O%;

Akron, Ohio, Feb 9.-Leading Companies In the tire industry are
 inaugurating 10 per cent wage increase throughout their plants.
 The move IS Joined by Goodyear, Goodrich, Firestone and General Tire companies. They are now lOperating on a 6-day week as com
 pared with 5-and-4-day operations
 recently. During the first half
 of February, 1892, operations were
 for the most part on 3-day week.
 While the present substantial in- crease in operations has been
 gradual, the bulk of the move came
 in January. The upward move in wage rates follows increases of 10 per cent in June, 1883, and 7k per cent in August, 1883, both of which included office and sal aried employees which this increase does not include. Present wage rates will compare favorably with the average of years before the depression. About 36,000 men are affected by the present move.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

New York, Feb 9-The difficult task of the government is to strike a proper balance between recovery and reform, and, at the same time, to keep itself solvent without crushing business initiative, states the Guaranty Trust company of New York In it's monthly review of business and financial conditions in the United States and abroad.
 The latest of the swift series of developments in Washington-the presidents request for legislation to transfer the possession of all monetary gold to the government and to devalue the dollar-has, for the time being, diverted a consid- erable share of the public's atten- tion from the budget message he delivered to congress early last month.
 While the indicated amount of the debt as set forth in the bud get is a tremendous sum-approx- imately $5,000, 100000 in excess of the post-war peak in 1919-the presidents message is interpreted in many quarters as definitely fix ing the cost of the recovery pro- gram according to the estimates of the administration. In this respect the budget, enormous as it is, is considered constructive. And many observers feel that, if the major objectives of the governments pro- gram can be attained at that price the results will justify the cost. It should be remembered, how i ever, that the money must be bor- rowed directly or indirectly from the earnings of business and that the taxes to pay off the indebted ness eventually must also come di- rectly or indirectly out of business profits. Productive enterprise will have to bear heavy tax burdens for many years to come. These bur- deris, moreover, have been and will be increased by the various plans to redistribute income in the inter- ests of wage-earners, farmers, and other groups.
 The national recovery adminis- tration, for example, seeks to bring relief to labor by raising wages and increasing employment. The agricultural adjustment adminis- tration endeavors to relieve the farmer by raising the prices of his products and by paying him for withdrawing land from cultivation with funds obtained from taxes levied on processors of farm prod ucts. These plans, while commend able in purpose increase the finan- cial burdens on business concerns; and they may, if carried too far, defeat their own ends by hinder ing, rather than promoting recov- cry. For business recovery can come only from adequate business profits.
 These attempts at redistribution obviously aim to achieve 6 great CT measure of justice as between different groups, such as labor and capital. agriculture and industry, and debtor and creditor. At the saEse time, they are designed to promote recovery by increasing the purchasing power of large groups of consumers and thus broadening the market for the products of az giculture and industry.
 X Applying this view to the cur rent situation, the administration has endeavored to increase con- eumers' demand by raising the earnings of industrial workers Similarly, it has tried to increase the purchasing power of farmers, who represent a second great
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
STATISTICS CREDIT
 NRA WITH UPLIFT

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb 9.-The average level of industrial wages in Pennsylvania has risen $5 q week since the MIRA codes became effective, according to state labor statistics. The increase amounts to 3S per cent in the average weekly wage levels. Pennsylvania which had dropped to the second lowest wage level of any of the Northeastern industrial states dur ing the depression, has forged ahead from SIS to SIS a week as the average under NRA. If re- employment continues, by spring Pennsylvania pay rolls will be s10,- 900, 900 n week higher than in the spring of 1888. Increased buying power and resultant increased em- ployment hold the prospect Of making unemployment relief funds now in sight sufficient for 1884 without another special legislative session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
FATHER R-SON FETE
 ENJOYED BY MANY
Annual Banquet Held in Congregational Chapel
 -Men'S Club Meets
CyYatertown Correspondence)

The annual father. and son ban quet was held in the Congregation al chapel Wednesday evening.
 John Reardon of the Taft school gave an addres son Present Day Changes in History" William Walker entertained with several Scotch songs. Frederick Camp, Harold Xopp, William Rice, Clinton Mcintyre and William Hermann were in charge of the banquet.
 The y;altresses were, Miss Evelyn Copeland, Miss Charlotte Bates, Miss Marjorie Olson, Miss Betty Gillette. Miss Virginia Copeland, Miss Evelyn Walton and Miss Evelyn Walton and Miss Katherine Smith.
 Mrs B. r. Hudson entertained at a diminishing tea card party We'd nesday evening at her home on Cutler Knoll. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the aid society of the Methodist church.
 Those who attended were Mrs Wallini .on Wookey, Mrs Cyrus Scott, Mrs Wesley Greene, Mrs Charles Atwood, Mrs William Da- wis, Jr, Mrs Edward Ranslow, Mrs Karl Winter, Mrs Peter Besancon, Mrs Herbert Evans, Mrs Dwight Goodwin, Mrs Frank Hickcox, Mrs Arthur Hickcox of Watertown, Mrs John Potter of Waterbury and Mrs Jesse Hudson of Naugatuck.
 Donations Increase
 The donations to the Warm Springs Foundation fund arg near ing the $200 or $250 goal. Chair man $. Mclean Buckingham is confident that he will be abic to send a much larger sum than If a ball had been sponsored. The following have contributed: Dr G. E. Jackson, Joseph Collins, D. J. Murphy, John Russin, D. J. SuI livan, William k. Glover, Joseph Copes, T. .F. Riley, Aimel Bru. neau, Gus Klocker, John Olson. Watertown Trust company employ es $4.50; Raymond Gillette, South school $3.75; Autoyre Co SPA; Wa tertOWn Fire department $5. The fund to date totals $160. High School Beaten The Watertown high school bas- ketball team lost to the Thomaston , team last evening 26-23 in Thomas ton.
 Meeting To-day
 Sexta FeiIa will meet at 5 o. clock this afternoon at the home of Mrs George Wilson of De For est street. Mrs Harry Wills will give paper on "A Trip to Cor SipsI'
 Club Notes Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church will meet to-day at 3:30.
 Troop 2, Boy Scouts will meet at the Methodist church at 7:3O | D. m. The mems club of the Methodist church met Wednesday evening Members of the Torrington Mems club attended.
 Rev Arthur Flandreau off Tor rington was the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
WATERBURY MAN
 TO FACE COURT
Van Ness Palmer to Be Tried TO=mOrrOW-ViO=
 lated Rules of Road
fTorrington Corrcspondence)

Van Ness Palmer, 22,. of 53 Lau- rel stpeet, Waterbury, has been or dered to appear in city court to- morrow morning as the result Of an automobile accident on Water street last Sunday.
 It is alleged that Palmer, driv- ing west on Water street, failed to allow sufficient space for car coming in the opposite direction to pass. The other car, owned by Clara Goodwin Gaghan of Torring ton was being driven by William J. Inger of Winsted. Officer Peter Bourquin conducted the invest1- gation.
 Womcn's Club Annual Dinner
 The annual luncheon of the Tor rington Women's club will be held at Conley inn tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Members may bring guests. The speaker will be Miss Mary Ellen Chase, professor or English at Smith college, who is reviewer for the Yale Review, the Atlantic Monthly and the Com monural. Her subject will be 'Hopeful Tendencies in American Literature. During the luncheon, Miss Gertrude Maeder will sing, with accompaniment by Mrs John H. Spittle.
 CWA Workers start Hour Later Mayor Ernest E. Novey, acting on the suggestion of CWA workers, announced a change in the sched- ule of working hours, whereby all local men will start working on the various projecst at 8 o. m., and hour later than usual. This change, however, does not reduce the num- Der of working hours, as the men will quit an hour later.
 Good Attendance at Exposition Despite the cold weather, there was 6 good attendance at the an- nual exposition of the northern Litchfield county Boy Scouts coun- cil which opened yesterday after noon at the armory. The exposi- ton will continue this afternoon and evening. It is sponsored by Troop 8, of St Francis church, with the scoutmaster. Robert Liz otte. us chairman of the general committed. All persons interested | in the scout movement are urged | to attend this interesting and edu- catlonal affair. A special program of entertainment will be presented this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
BY ELMER c. WALZER IInttafl press. Financial EdftOrl

New York, Feb. 9.-(UP).- Stocks broke 1 to more than 5 points today with tickers falling be- hind in late selling rush. Bonds were unsettled and commodities were irregularly lower with wheat off cent a bushel.
 Traders awaited the presidents message on stock exchange regula- ton and when 1t did. not come in the early afternoon they became apprehensive and dumped. hold ings.
 Silver issues, which recently were strong, crumpled easily. U. s. Smelling touch 124 1-4, nj the morning and late in the session was down to 11S 3-S. off 5 1-2 points from yesterdays close.
 J. I. Case was depressed, more than points; Johns Manville more than 4; Homestake Mining, 5; Du- Pont nearly 4; Allied Chemical more than 5; U. s. Steel 8; while losses of more than points each were made by Chrysler, American Can, Consolidated Gas, Western Union, Bethlehem Steel, United Aircraft and Auburn Auto.
 Nearly all issues joined the de- cline. Pierce Arrow was an active exception, rising against the trend Motors generally resisted the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
FAVORITISM TO
 BE GIVEN PROBE

Hartford, Feb 9-UP)-Investi- gation of alleged political favorit- ism in dispensing CWA jobs in Connecticut today was in the hands of committee of two, named late yesterday.
 State Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone named Walter E. Ketcham, New Haven, as repre- sentative of his department, and Miss Eleanor H. Little. CWA di- rector, appointed Robert w. Clark Hartford, CWA engineer, to coop crate with Ketcham in sitting com plaints against the handling of CWA quotas in this state.
 Ketcham and Clark will confer Saturday to map out a program ot procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
KIDNAPPED MAN IS SATISFIED

. Denver. Feb 9-CUP)-Charles Boettcher, II. kidnapped by Verne Sankey a year ago. said today that the end of justice had been served by the suicide of the desperado.
 "FIis suicide saves the govern ment good money and exacts q pen a1ty the government could not hope for, death" said Boettcher.
 "I was surprised when federal agents did take him" "Sankey was a desperate man. He told me he would never be talk en alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
KILLED BY ALTO

Thompsonville, Conn, Feb. 9- (UP)-William Toom, GO, a fac tory worker. was killed last night when hit by a car driven by Mar tin Higgins, of Springfield. Hig- gins told police he did not see Toom. He was released on bail of s1 900 charged with criminal neg 1igence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
GOLD HOARDER
 IS CAPTURED

St Albans, Vt, Feb 9-(UP)-A self-styled "poet, sculptor and philosopher" Frank Heine, 61, of Hartford, Conn, was under $500 bail here today after being stopped at the international border as an alleged gold hoarder.
 He was turned back by Canadian customs authorities at St Lambert, Que, when his luggage was searched on a Central Vermont train. In piece of modelling clay, on which he was cutting 8 relief, was found $710 in $10 gold pieces.
 U. s. Commissioner Charles D. Watson" ordered 'Heine held for the next federal court term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
HOME DESTROYED

New Milford, Conn. Feb. 9-- (uP)-Whlle Mrs. E. Noble fien- nit was attending the funeral of her mother, fire destroyed her home here late yesterday at m os- timntod stb,0O0 lOas.
 f'lremen, hampersd log lack Of water. managed 10 save n nearby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
SON TO CROWLEY

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 9--CUP) A son was born yesterday after noon in New Haven hospital to MT. and Mrs. Joseph F. Crowley. of Yale football and track star, and Mrs. Crowley is n daughter of T. A. D. Jones, former Yale coach. They were married here last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

barn and two kitchen chairs. The fire was believed tO have started from an ovofhoatod furnace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
PUBLIC UTILITY srocKs'

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13

Officers of the Ladies' auxiliary of the loca post of the Yankee Di-
 vision were elected for the coming year at meeting last night at the
 armory. They are: President, Mrs
 Mary Grove; vice. president, MrS
 Mary Fredericks; treasurer, Mrs
 Mary Mccarthy; recording secre- tary, Mrs Anna Henderson. The
 installation will take place on Feb ruary End with Mrs Gertrude Calf rey, past president, officiating. A
 card party will be held at the ar- mory on the 26th under the aus pices of the auxiliary.
 At meeting of the Waterbury Radio club in Mill Plain church temporary officers were elected as follows: President, Frank B. Hales; secretary, Donald Spender; treas urer, Joseph Cepelak. Twenty three amateur radio operators and others interested in short wave radio attended the session. Meet lings will be held every Thursday
 night at o'clock at the church
 until such time as a permanent
 meeting place is secured
 The Missionary Circle of St
 PauPs M. E. church held a meet ing recently at the home of Mrs
 F. D. Plant of East Farms street
 Mrs David Wood presided. There
 were two speakers, Mrs Clayton
 Brown and Mrs George, Condit who spoke on India Missions" Plans
 were discussed Tor a sirver tea to
 be held February/S in the church parlors, the committee for which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13
Literary Guild Has
 Discussion Meeting
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A meeting of the Literary Guild
 of Our Lady of Lourdes church
 was held on Thursday evening, Much interesting information was gained through the various topics
 discussed by members of the group.
 Plans were completed for the elec- ton of officers and social meet
 ing which will take place on Jan-
 uary 26th. A surprise party was given. last night in honor of Alice Fox at the Say-Mack Inn. Dancing and games
 were enjoyed and refreshments were served.
 Those that attended were: Flea. nor Lofvis, Alice Fox, Margarel
 McGrath, Doris Boisvert, Rose Me- Carthy. Elsie Beak. Helen walsh, Gen Phelan, Blanche Ackerley, and Sonny Hagstrom. Ernie Grohs, James Foley, Joe Phelan, Arthur Shea, Francis Hogan, Howard Biondin, Robert IsaVaBseur, Jack Felt and Francis Donahue.
 Mrs Alfred overton entertained members of her pinochle club on Thursday evening. High score was won by Petty goastrand and eon- solution prizo was awarded to Mrk JMck Darlington. The guests in- olndNdi kfInNes Betty Beaetrnndi Marie cnnninsham. neatrles Erey,
 Loretta Kelly. Ms Jack uerfing' tou aud &f= AI<feN oFeFton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13
Mrs Robert F. Gadd
 Attends Conference

Mrs Robert F. Gadd of Hartford president of the Connecticut Fed. eraton of Women's club has been in Washington, D. C., attending the annual meeting of the executive board of the General Federation of Women's clubs, of which she is a member. The board meeting open ed Wednesday morning and will close today.
 The program includes study of the new governmental activities in their relation to women's club pro- grams, reports from state clubs and a discussion of plans for the coming year in club work. Guests of honor at the reception which preceded the opening, held on Tuesday evening included Miss Frances Perkins, secretary of labor; Secretary of the Interior several members of congress.
 Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt was a speaker at the dinner given Johnson, Senator Royal s. Cope land and Mrs Ellen S. Woodward.
 4hloo CSilioO S1IluuoCb oL | lAO Orchard, formerly of Providence. daughter of MT and Mrs Edson Fessenden Gallaudet, will be mar ried to Carleton Shurtleff Francis, Jr, of Philadelphia, son of Dr and Mrs Carleton Shurtleff Fran cis, in Dwight Memorial chapel, New Haven, on Saturday. the goth, at 4 o'clock. The brides uncle, Rev Herbert D. Gallaudett, will officiate. The matrons of honor will be Mrs Walter Averill Powers of York, Me, sister of Miss Gallau- dett; Miss Ellen s. Gallaudett of Pine Orchard and Miss Pauline Cockrell of East Greenwich, R. l., cousins of Miss Gallaudet, will be bridesmaids. The best man will be Tappan Eustis Francis of Bos- ton, brother of MT Francis. Ush- CTS will be Howard Francis of New York, another brother; Francis c. Gallaudet, of Detroit, brother of Miss Gallaudet, Marland Hobbs of Boston, Royal Little of Providence; Francis Willis of Richmond, Va, and James Beattie, T. Evans Dnn, John Hilliard, R. Barclay Knight, Robert H. Page, Jr and John Hunter of Philadelphia.
 The women's guild of Christ chapel will hold a luncheon and bridge at the chapel on Wednes- day afternoon, the 24th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13

from dummy, and cashed his ace. king, and jack.
 On the third and fourth dia- monds, West was forced to make two discards. His first was the five of heatrs. He then decided to bear down to the king of hearts feeling that the declarer would not play him for this card and might finesse the heart suit.
 However, Tobin next played the ace of hearts, which dropped Vests king. A small spade was led, throwing West in the lead with the ten.
 West then cashed his jack of spades. but now had to lead club away from his king. which allowed ing him the needed trick for game the declarer's queen to make. giv. (Copyright 1888, NEA Service Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13
Boy Scout Council Elects Officers AtAnnuaL Meeting
All Present Officers Of The Council Were Reelected; Committees Appointed And Representatives Chosen.

at the supper preceding it. The main speaker was James G. Ham, mond, member of the state fish and game commission.
 The only changes in personnel were fin the makeup of several committees.
 Several new committee chair men were elected as follows: Fin ance, Richardson Bronson; troop organization, Louis A. Walsh; camping, John M. Burrall; civic service, Warren Upson; health and safety, Dr Joseph L. Hetzel; cub ping, Louis A. Walsh.
 Committee chairmen reelected as follows: Steering, Martin L. Martus; court of honor, Herbert s. Root; reviewing board; Harrison s. Allen; training, rallies and dem- onstrations, Edward Sanderson; publicity, Wade Roberts; reading, Earle H. Blanchard; sea scouts, Martin l.. Martus.
 District representative were elected as follows: Cheshire, George c. Erskine; Watertown Lester w. Atwood; Oakville, Loren s. Chase: Woodbury, Ellis F. Clarke; New Milford, Paul B. Bar ton; Thomaston, Robert w.. Wolf, Washinton, Clifford H. Hough; Waterbury, Lewis J. Hart, John M. Burrail, C.. P. Goss, Sd, Ed ward $. Sanderson, Dutton Noble, Ellis r. Phelan, William J. Lar kin, Jr., Frank F. McEvoy, Charles H. Perry and James A. Phelan.
 The nominating committee was headed by Dr Hetzel and included Wade Roberts and Edward Sand erson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13
ReU Conrad Gesner
 Installed as Rector

Rev Conrad H. Gesner. son of Rev and Mrs Anthon T. Gesner of this city, has been officially in- stalled as rector of the church of St John the Evangelist in St Paul. Minn. He was ordained at All Souls church in this city when his father was rector. of that church.
 Miss Laura Manzolli of Fuller street entertained the Tertulia Sewing Circle at her home on Thursday evening. Miss Katherine Pugliese was voted into the club as a new member. Plans were made for q grab bag party. A de- licious luncheon was served. Those attending were: Misses Mary Htango, Lena Cipriano. Katherine Pugiiese, Carolyn and Kayo Nido, and Laura ManzolIi. Miss Helen Yesutis of Marion Conn, was q guest at tho meeting. The next meeting will be held at tho home of Mss Lna Cipriano of olenwood street.
 Miss Elinor Ford of Luke street Entertained the members of the Happy Go Lucky Sorority at heE home on Friday evening. Those attending were; Misnes HeNss Musphy. Joan Horinan, Ann Finn' nkan, Mary iinrEp, Shirley Pickett and inilnof Ford. Card playinh Nas enjoyed and q delicious lunch. con Was npttea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13
RodandGu Club Elects Officers
Peter FitzHenry Is Reelected President Of The
 Organization

Officers of the Recreation Rod and Gun club were reelected for another team at the annual meet ing of the organization last night at the club headquarters. The offf- cers are: President, Peter Fitz- Henry; vice-president, Frank P. McCue; secretary, William H. Muus; treasurer, Lewis Eastwood; financial secretary, Donald 'Seaver; trustee for three years, Samuel Archambault; field captain, Will liam Latimer; assistant field cap tain, Edgar Bouffard. President FitzHenry appointed George H. Wheeler chairmen of the house committee.
 The committee on activities and membership was reappointed. It includes Frank P. McCue, e&-Gov- ernor c. A. Templeton, John Mur- phy, Raymond Murphy, Lewis Eastwood and Donald Seaver. It was announced that the annual game dinner of the club will take place on the 27th under the di- rection of William H. Muus.
 Ex-Governor Templeton, Pres ident FitzHenry and MT. Muus spoke briefly following the transac- tion of the evenings business plauding the club members for their work and urging even more activity in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-13
Personal Notes
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Mrs Charles H. Upson, Jr, and her children of Middlebury have left for an extended stay at Lake Wales, Fla, where they will be registered at the Mountain Lake Club.
 MT and Mrs George Wedge of Berlin, Mass, are guests of their daughter, Mrs Clifford Jones and MT Jones of Pembroke avenue.
 Curtis Hart, son of MT and Mrs Howard P. Hart of Buckingham street, recently returned to his studies at the Harvey School in Riverdale, N. Y.
 Misses Margaret Grifhths of Washington avenue, Jane Nolan of East Clay street, Margaret Healey of Coe street, Anna Mahoney of Lousbury street and Helen Egan of Waterville street who have been Vacationing in Canada, have re- turned home. They were guests of MT and Mrs Roland B rady in Drummondville.
 Miss Sadie Schmidt of Merider road is spending the weekend 1T New York.
 Frank Donovan of East Main street has returned after spending two weeks as the guest of relatives in Providence, R. I. Miss Alice Munroe of Watertown avenue, is spending a few days in New York, where she is registered at the Hotel Roosevelt.