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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

The Christmas season was made Somewhat happier for 46 Water vile families as the result of the efforts of the recently organized WaterviIle Community Council. The funds realized from the benefit card party and dance, the pre- Christmas events which drew the greatest patronage ever extended to affairs of this nature, enabled taae executive committee Of the council to prepare and distribute orders to the above number of families. The orders for the most part, were food and were issued on Waterville merchants. The amount QS the order was determined large 1Y by the size of family and de- gree of need of the family to which 1t was presented. The "order" plan was adopted in preference to the "basket" plan since it gives to the recipient greater latitude as to selection and as to time when the goods shall be secured. Many families will not use the orders until sometime in January since they are good until January 31st. because of the fact that they were provided for through other chan nels at Christmas time.
 The committee tried to stretch to the limit the funds which it had realized from the benefit events. Nearly two hundred fifty dollars was available and all but a. small balance, which was re- fained for later emergency use, was expended on these 46 cases When the committee began it's task of establishing it's list it had before 1t nearly 70 cases. Those eliminat- ed were not dropped from con- sideration until every angle of the situation had been investigated and studied. Of invaluable assistance Was Miss Mary Farrar, the public health nurse, who serves the Wa tarvilie area of the city and who served faithfully as member of the committee since its organiza- ton. Her close knowledge of the local situation with respect to need and necessary relief made her an Indispensable member of the com r1fttee, which appreciates deeply the unselfish effort she put into the councils project on top of an already full schedule of activities.
 = Card Party Tomorrow Night
 "A great deal of interest is be- tffE shown in the holiday card pArty of St Michaers Ladies' Aid s0ciety which will take place to- morrow evening at St Michaeps parish hall. This is the first time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

Times are evidently getting tough for justices of the peace, sheriffs, and game wardens.
 In order to put 8 halt to what seems to be an influx of these sturdy limbs of the law into eco, official orders were issued today barring all "civil law enforcement offi- cers" from service.
 The director of emergency conservation work, according to the order received by Wal lace J. Inglis, local selecting agent, directs that civil law en- forcement officers such as jus- tices of the peace, sheriffs and game wardens, and their dep- uties are ineligible for selec- tion and enrolment in the eco
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
DE NARDO HEARING
 SET FOR FRIDAY
Mayor Hayes to Preside at Police Board Session;
 Charged With Neglect

The police board hearing of charges against Patrolman John DeNardo, who is under suspension from duty on order of Supt of Police Joseph H. Mclean, will be held at 1:3O tomorrow afternoon
 in the commissioners meeting room it was announced this afternoon.
 The meeting is being called by
 Mayor Frank Hayes to act on the charges placed against the patrol
 man last week by Supt. Mclean. Patrolman DeNardo is charged
 with neglect of duty and conduct
 unbecoming an officer, and was taken off duty last Thursday by the superintendent. The charges 1, grew out of Patrolman DeNardo's alleged failure to report to super iors that he had been held up and
 robbed of his gun while on duty
 at Roseland avenue and Bidwell street on the morning of the 18th. The hold-up is said to have been
 learned when police questioned five lads arrested In last weeks crime drive. Three of the lads, according to the report, were in the act of breaking into grocery store when the patrolmah came upon them. Before he could draw
 his gun, one of the bandits thrust
 a weapon into his ribs and told him
 to stick 'em up." The lads then took the officers gun and drove
 away in a car which they had
 parked nearby. While driving away
 they threw the policeman his gun,
 but after removing the cartridges.
 Supt. Mclean alleges that no re-
 port of the incident was made at
 headquarters.
 Commissioner Harry Minor will
 preside at tomorrow afternoons
 hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
Here's News! Uncle Sam Refuses To Hire Sherffs, Wardens Or UPS

All enrollees who occupy such positions are warned either to voluntarily vacate them or be discharged from the eco.
 The director does not go inc to detail concerning the reas- Ons for the new ruling. Clerks at the local agency said today that they could readily understand the temptations of corps for sheriffs and game wardens, but were at a loss to account for the justices of the peace.
 They offered the suggestion that future nnatrifininial pros- poets were being contracted on 8 large scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
Gayety To Prevail
 On New Years Eve
City to Usher in 1885 at Public and Private Parties
 General Feeling of Optimism Prevalent

for their members and friends have found that tickets are selling rapidly, and sell-outs are expected at practically all the listed events. A nufnper of local taverns have competed plans to join the festivi- ties, most of them limiting the parties to comparatively small groups.
 With the recent increase in busiI ness revenues and a more general feeling of optimism, the even of New Years day of 1885 promises to be one of gayety and hilarity. The night has been celebrated dur ing the past few years in less wide. spread fashion than previously, but this year promises a return to the more carefree celebrations Of the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
FIRE BALLS ARE
 SEEN IN WEST

Fayetteville, Ark, Dec 27-UP) Residents in this area were treated to brilliant display of of heavenly pyrotechnics last as fire balls, or small metorites, flashed across the sky.
 One of the balls, weighing five pounds, buried itself near here and was recovered. It was a gray ish stone and was turned over to Davis Richardson, University of Arkansas Astronomer.
 Ray Bristow, a farmer, said the ball passed so close that he heard the swish of it. Two other fiery spheres flashed southward where they fell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
56 Families Helped
 By Welfare Council
Newiy-FOrmed Unit Makes Christmas Happier For E Many Needy PeOpIe-Cafd Party Tomorrow Night
WATERVILLE

| that an affair of this nature has ever been attempted by this organ. ization and has been arranged al the request of many parishioners who have suggested it. It will also be the final event of the year and will give to many the opportunity of expressing appreciation of the splendid work of Mrs Joseph Seery who is completing her term of of- flee as the president of the society.
 Sections are to be reserved for bridge, both auction and contract, pinochle, whist, forty-five and any other games desired with suitable awards for the holders of highest score at each table. Refreshments will be served.
 Legion Post Plans New Years Eve Dance
 E.. Lester Platt, chairman of the New Years dance committee of the Casper S. Davis, Jr, post, of the American Legion, has announced that there will be number of un- usual surprise features and novel;
 
 event which will take place at Sprague grammar school gym nasium on the evening of Monday. December 31st. A fine orchestra has been secured for the dance program which will include both modern and old-time numbers. MT Platt and his committee are work ing hard to make this one of the f,on ct testo 16 fnns nvnnfH Ont sored by the local post-one which it is hoped will become an an- nual event. Since 1t is the only public affair scheduled in Water vile for New Years Eve it is ex- pected to draw large attendance. ID. H. Davis to Address Waterville
 P. T. A.
 The next meeting of the Water vile Parent-Teacher association will take place on the evening of Wed- nesday, January 9th at Sprague grammar school gymnasium. The association usually meets in the afternoon but each year tries to hold at least one evening meeting to which the men of the cofnmun- ity have a special invitation. Mrs Louis c. Willard, the president, has
  adults in Waterville to attend. The chairlady of the program commit tee, Mrs Alfred Emmons. ST, has announced that she has had the good fortune to secure Edward H Davis as the guest speaker for the occasion. MT Davis is one of the finest speakers in Waterbury and has always 8 message of real worth. The association is fortunate in having secured him and should turnout in large numbers.
 Sprague Loses Close Game
 The Sprague grammer school basketball team dropped an over time contest yesterday afternoon when it lost an S-6 encounter with Slocum. The score at half time was 6-6. Stuart with two field goals and Wagner with a pair of foul shots accounted for Sprague's points. The local team has now won two games and lost two in the Grammar School league.
 Girls Club
 Mrs O. Harold Hunt, of Cooke street, will be the hostess at this weeks meeting of the Girls club of Waterville which takes place this evening. There will be a special Christmas program and an enjoyable evening is in store for the members.
 Approximate ly $5 0 0, o o, % 0 worth old gold was brought to light in England's recent search
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

Celebration of New Years Eve Monday night promises to outdo in gayety and hilarity any similar holiday eve in the past five years, a survey showed today. Thousands of Waterburians will make merry .as they usher in the infant 1885 at public gatherings, semi-private affairs and in the privacy of homes
 Hotels, restaurants and grills having special New Years Eve parties report in many cases that reservations are already completely filled. Nearby inns and roadhouses also report that reservations for parties are pouring in. Several nearby dine and dance spots are already booked to capacity for Monday night.
 Organiza tions sponsoring parties
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
GERMANS TO HOLD
 CABARET TONIGHT
Recreation League Ar. ranges Novel Program
 For COncOrdia Hall

The German Recreation league will sponsor a cabaret and dance at Concordia hall this evening at S:15 o'clock. The organization in its program of bringing about wholesome entertainment has com pleted arrangements for the show to be offered this evening.
 It is believed a large crowd will attend this first public gathering sponsored by this group. All who have attended their private per- formances are expected to be on hand. No tables. can be reserved and those who desire a place near the space reserved for dancing will have to appear at an early hour. The master of ceremonies will be Frank Kerner and the featured soloists, Allois Schwartz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
ONLY THREE CASES
 ON COURT DOCKET

Only three cases were brought before Judge John McGrath this morning in another short session of city court. John Sampugno, A, of 49 Union street, was fined $5 and costs on charge of violation of the city plumbing ordinance.
 In the ether cases, Jean and Frank Brayicki, brother and sis ter, of 295 North Main street were granted continuances until Satur- day. Brayicki 26, is charged with breach of peace, while his sister, age 20, was held as a material witness. They were arrested last night by Officer Santora after a disturbance at their home.
 More than one-fourth of China's imports at present are from Amer ica.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
Brotherhood Holds
 Party For Riddles

The Mems Brotherhood of the South Federated church held a Christmas party for the children of the church recently. Oranges. candy and popcorn balls were dis tributed to the kiddies by Frank SturgeS who portrayed the role of Santa Claus. A musical program was rndered under the direction of Mrs Fred Benson. organist. Thomas Albone acted as master of cere- monies. over 200 children enjoyed the festivities.
 Belgium recently held its annual auto show at Brussels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
City Clerk

els to New York city to play the strong Myhan Circle five of that city. On January the Highland Heights team of St Francis Orphan Asylum in New Haven is meeting the local five.
 McGivney Circles Crusade of Prayer begins Sunday and will continue throughout the. week. Daily mass and communion are requisites of the Crusade which Is being carried on throughout the entire country, each circle being allotted It's own week to carry on it's share.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27
COYOTE CARRIED BELL

Pearsall, Tex. (UP)-A wild coyote with a collar and bell around his neck was killed near her by Warren Smith, ranchman. Smith said the coyote was old and
 apparently had been caught by
 someone years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

A substance having all the de- sirable properties of bakelite, an American product. has been pro- dcced from coal at low cost by German scientists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

Unemployment in France has i'm creased nearly 50 per cent in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

Scientists are now able to grow tobacco which contains no nico-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-27

Approximate $5 0 o, o o., 90 0 worth old gold was brought to light in England's recent search for the precious metal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-29
PROPER WAYS
OF DISPLAYING
FLAGS GIVEN
Naval Recruiting Station
Offers Suggestion for
JULY q.

AS the Fourth of July nears, the
local naval recruiting station has
offered suggestions as to the proper
way to display the United States
flag.
The instructions are: When dis
played with another flag against a
wall from crossed stats, the flag Of
the United States should be or the
right.
/ When a number of flags are
grouped and displayed from stats.
the United States flag should be
in the center, or the highest point
of the group. When carried in a
procession with other flags, the
/ United States flag should be either
on the marching right or in front
Of the center of the line
When suspended over the middle
OF the street, the flag should be
suspended vertically with the union
to the north in an east and west
street or to the west in north and
south street When flags Of two or
more nations are displayed, they
should be flown from separate stats
of the same height and the flags
should be approximately of the
same size. International usage for
bids the display Of the flag of one
nation above that of another
Bunting Directions Given
Bunting used for covering
speakers desk, draplng over the
front of the platform and for
decorating in general should be ar
ranged with the blue above, the
white in the middle and the red
below.
When used on a speakers plat
form, the flag, if displayed fiat,
should be in the position of honor
at the speakers right It should
never be used to cover the speakers
desk or drape the front of the plat
form.
When the flag is displayed in
manner other than being flown
from the staff, it should be dis
played fiat whether indoors or out.
When displayed either horizontally
or vertically against a wall. the
union should be uppermoSt and to
the flags own right (the observers
lefD. When displayed in a window
it should be displayed the same way.
When used in connection with the
unwilling of a statue or monument,
the flag should form a distinctive
feature, but itself never should be
used as a covering for the statue.
Place Flag on Right
When the flag is displayed in the
body of church, it should be from
a staff in a position of honor at the
congregations right as they face the
clergyman. If in the chancel or ON
the platform, the flag will be placed
on the clergyman's right as he faces
the congregation.
Other cautions are: Do not per-
NIT diSreSpect to be shown to the
flag. Do not let the flag touch the
! ground. Do not place any emblem
above the flag except the authorized
head STATS. DO not drape the flag
on a vehicle or train. DO not dis
play the flag in a parade float ex-
cept from staff Do not use the
flag as a ceiling covering.
Do not carry the flag fiat or hori-
zontal but always aloft and free.
Do not use the flag as a portion of
costume or dress. Do not put letter.
ing Of any kind on the flag. Do not
use the flag in any form of adver-
Using nor fasten any advertising
sign to a pole from which the flag
is flown
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-29
Prifcha rfls Rennrt Theft

Mrs. Walter Pritchard, wife of the
Republican candidate for mayor, re-
ported late yesterday that several
strips of screening had been stolen
from the garage in the rear of her
home, 1868 Carrollton avenue.
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
LAWSON LITTLE,
GOLDMAN LEAD
BY DAVIS J. WALSH

BROOKLINE, Mass, Sept. IA
G.N.SD.-After being 3 down
going to the eighth hole. Dave
Goldman, workingman golfer from
Dallas, Tex, rallied to go up on
his fellow townsman, Reynolds
Smith, at the end Of 18 holes Of
their semifinal match of the Ma
tional Amateur Golf Champion
ship today. !
Goldman couldn't win a hole
until the eighth and made the turn
2 down but came with a rush
through the back nine, winning
the fourteenth, sixteenth and sew
enteenth, the latter with a mag
nificent birdie, to take the lead.
Smith, hero of five extra-hole
matches in this tournament
didn't win a hole of the incoming
journey, finally yielding the lead
when his friend and companion
on this national championship
argosy came out of the rough at
the seventeenth with a maSh1e
shot to within two feet OF the
pin for a birdie 8.
Lawson Little, British amateur
champion, finished 2 up on Don
Armstrong, Aurora, ILL.,. after a
great morning round, Armstrong
rallying to square the match after
losing the first four holes. They
played absolutely even through
the tenth to the seventeenth
where Little broke through to
sink a 1O-foot putt for winning
birdie.
Then Armstrong lost the eight.
eenth by stymying himself behind
Iittle'S ball.
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
ROW On LINER
REVEALED

NEW YORK, Sept. IA G.N.S0.
Prior to her destruction by fire
the liner MORO Castle was the
scene of a spirited labor dispute
between the Ward Line and the
radio staff, it was revealed today
by Hoyt S. Haddock, president
of the American Radio Telegra-
phists Association.
During July the association
tried unsuccessfully to open ne
gotiations with the shipping COM
pany to obtain more pay and
better working conditions for the
radio perators, according to Mr..
Haddock.
On July %, about three hours
before the Moro Castle was
scheduled to sail from here, two
operators, George Alagna and
Morton Borrow, were dismissed.
Mr.. Haddock went aboard, con-
suited the new radio men, and
called an immediate strike. After
a conference with Ward Line Off
cials the demands of the radio
men were met, and arrangements
were made to negotiate further
with a view to making perma'
nent contract.
Mr.. Haddock charged today
that the line did not live up to
this arrangement. The company
is alleged to have sought to have
the communications commission
discipline the operators for their
strike.
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
Demand for Federal Troops in Rhode Island Abates Guards QeN Rio
Rain Breaks
September
Record

After three days of heavy rains,
the National Capital today had
broken the all-time rain record
for September.
BY 9 a. m. a precipitation OF
1.42 inches for today marked the
passing of the September record
of 1876, when the total rainfall
was a mere 1881. With the
month less than half over, this
September already has expe'
rienced a precipitation of 11.37'
The Weather Bureau predicted
intermittent showers until 8
o'clock tonight and said there
would be no rain tomorrow.
Workmen in the District high
way department. were engaged to
day in removing debris on the
city's streets caused by the cloud
burst two days ago. The men are
being assisted by 600 workers
from the District emergency re
lief rolls.
Harbor police expressed fear to.
day that the Potomac River would
overflow in the event of a strong
northeast wind.
Police and Fire departments
were deluged with telephone calls
from persons whose cellars were
flooded by the early morning
doWnpour,
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
DELAYS
ARSON TRIAL

LANSING, Mich. Sept. IA GIN.
S. ).-Extradition to Ohio to face
arson charges in the burning of
a warehouse in Cleveland in 1881
was indefinitely postponed today
for Louis GuigD Riccardi, De
troit night club proprietor, and
his alleged confederate, Bernard
HALLS, because a witness got
tangled in his testimony.
The witness, Max E. FelSman,
former manager of the warehouse,
was brought here by Ohio Off
GERS, who came yesterday seeking
extradition for the suspects. With
them they had an indictment
charging Mr.. Riccardi and Mr..
Halls with arson, and a request
from Gov. George White, of Ohio,
for possession of the defendants.
Mr.. Felsman's testimony was in
contradiction with an affidavit
to which he had sworn previously.
George Murphy, assistant at
torney general, who heard the
plea of the Ohio officers, took it
under advisement.
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
Wealthy Farmer
Kidnapped, ESCAPES

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. IA
G.N.SO H. D. Smell. AZ, well-to-
do farmer living near Cordell, told
police today he had been kid
naped and tortured by two men
who tried to make him sign a
check for $4,000.
Mr.. Smell told police he was
kidnapped from his home yester-
day and was blindfolded and
gagged. He said he was drivenste
wichita Falls, where his abductorS
were Joined by two other men. He
said his captors drove him here
early today and he escaped from
their car.
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
Rutgers Head Sees
Liberty MenaCed

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j.,
Sept. IA 0.N.SO. - American
liberty can be preserved only
if the present emergency legis-
lation is eventually relaxed, Presi-
dent Robert C. Clother of Rutg-
ers told students at the opening
of the one hundred and sixty
eighth year of the college today.
otherwise the United States
must yield to some form OF
Hitlerism, he added.
The Washington times., 1934-09-14
READY
FOR STRIKE:
SERVICE
Elaborate Plans on File to
Guide Regulars in QueIIIng
Any Civil Disorders
By FRANKLIN G. sARTWELL

by FNACNAAA(N W. SAEC L w ELL
Minutely detailed plans for use
of the Regular Army in quelling
civilian disorders have been
drawn by the General Staff and
are ready for immediate applica-
ton in Rhode Island or where
ever else the presence Of Federal
troops is regarded as necessary to
the preservation of order.
Guarded by the utmost secrecy.
the plans are understood to fore
see every possible contingency
and to be applicable in all the
Army areas of the country.
The plans for use of the troops
against citizens are part Of the
general defense plans of the
country and resulted from study
of conditions in the country dur
ing the World War when the pos
Sibility of domestic emergencies
found the Army with little or no
detailed preparation for meeting
local ulSOrQefS.
Civil Bureaus Aid
In addition to the detailed mil
itary plans which are available
in the archives of the War De-
partment, it is understood that
various civilian departments of
the Government recently have
given extensive consideration to
the legal and other aspects of do
meStic disturbances.
Out of the collaboration of the
War Department with other units
of the Government it is under
stood that the modernized mill
tary plan contemplates the use
of troops either under martial law
or in corporations with constituted
local authorities.
Presumably the troops which it
is contemplated may be sent into
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The Washington times., 1934-09-14
5-Man Labor Board
Rejected by lckes

Secretary of Interior Ickes to-
day rejected a proposal of Harvey
Freming, of the International Oil
and Gas Workers for a five-man
Labor Advisory Board. Secretary
Ickes said he would retain the
present three-man organization.
He said:
"AS opposed to a five-man
board with two representing
labor, two employers, and one
neutral member, I favor the
plan of having three impartial
members on the board"