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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Military Tribute For Late Dr. Healey
YD Fires Final Salute at COmmittal Services -f High Mass of Requiem Tomorrow Morning

March 2S, 1917, as a first lieuten- ant in the medical corps, and was discharged on April 28, 1919 as a captain in the medical corps. He served overseas from Sept. 16, 1917, to April 20, 1919.
 He participated in the following engagements: Chemin-des Danes, Feb. 6 to March 20, 1918; the Foul section, April l to June 27, 1918; Aisne-Marne offensive, April to 26, 1918: Chateau-Thierry, July IS to 26, 1918; St Mihiel offensive, Sept. 12 to 16; Meuse-Argonne offensive, Oct. IS to Nov. II, 1918.
 Cited for Bravery
 He was cited for bravery in &C., tion at Seicheprey, on April 21, 1918. He was recommended for the Croix de Guerre for the same ac- tion and recommended for the Dis tinguished Service Cross for volun- teering and accompanying a raid- ing party at Bois-de- Warville, Troyon section, Oct. 2, 1918.
 He was cited for gallant action under heavy enemy fire on Sept. 12, 1918, at BoisG-de-St Reny, St Mihiel Salient, and for the same, north of Vedun, on Oct. IS, 1918. He was cited for gallant conduct and devotions to duty in the field on Oct. 2, 1918, for aiding the wounded under heavy enemy fire at Bois- de- Warville, St Mihiel sec- tion. The citations were signed by Major Gen. Edwards, commander of the 26th or Yankee Division.
 He was wounded May IA, 1913. at Beaumont, Foul sector. and gassed on Oct. 2S, north of Yer dun.
 He served with the 102nd Infan- try, 26th Division, until wounded. When he returned from the hospi- tai, he was transferred from the 102nd to the 101st Infantry, where he served until he was mustered ny,f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

The deposits were assigned by depositors in the purchase of Home Loan Bonds. through compromise offers and through the liquidation of mortgages. There was a total of S755,41O.31, assigned by savings depositors and $72.339.24 by com- mercial depositors.
 The receiver also asks permis- sion to purchase from the com mercial department $30,0OO worth of Home Loan bonds in order to exchange them with depositors or the savings side. The bonds were taken into the commercial sldo through the commercial depart ment receivership activities. The application will come up for hear ing this Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Babin's Mark High In
 Postal Examination
One of Two Candidates to Pass Tests - Has Fine
 Public Record In Business 3z Years

Charles A. Babin, one of the two leading candidates for the post mastersnlp at Waterbury was re- ported to-day to have scored very high rating in the postal examina- tions conducted for applicants for the position here. Mir Babin with acting Postmaster James T. Kelley were the only two candidates to i, pass the examinations.
 From reliable sources 1t was in- dicated to-day that of the two can- didates, Mir Babin would have the better chance for the appointment ! due to his strong support in the city. It was pointed out that MT Babin has set up an enviable re- cord of public service and business success.
 He has served 16 years on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Financial Week Here
 Endorsed By Mayor
Hayes Believes Financial Independence Celebration
 Should Benefit Waterbmians

Mayor Frank Hayes to-day ad- dressed a letter to Dennis F. Buck ley, superintendent of the local office of the Metropolitan Life In- surance company, declaring thai he feels that the financial independ- ence week celebration, beginning to-day, should be of great interest to Waterburians. Mir Buckley is director of the local observance program. The mayors letter is as follows:
 "The fact that the life insur- ance agents of the United States through their official body, the National Association of Life Un- derwriters and other organizations interested in the life insurance bus mess are to sponsor the celebration of financial independence week be- ginning to-day. has been called to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

I board of finance, including terms under Francis T. Reeves and Fran
 cis P. Guilfoile. He is serving as a member of the same board under Mayor Frank Hayes. MT Babin served four years on the board of health under Martin Scully's ad-
 ministration and served as a mem- Der of the board of Bronson Li-
 brary agents for IF years. Four of
 those years were put in by MT Ba- i bin as a member of the executive committee, being largely instru-
 mental in it's organization.
 He has been in business for 32 years in Waterbury, being the pro- prietor of the Waterbury Steam Laundry. He has served the demo-
 cratic party for 35 years including
 several years as treasurer of the town committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

my attention. The purpose of this celebration, I understand, is to em- phasize the benefits that are de- rived by the American people through life insurance.
 "The widespread benefits accrued from life insurance make 1t a most important factor in the economic life of the nation. 1nasmuch as the life insurance men and women of Waterbury are to play a most important part in the attempt to make financial independence week a success I welcome this opportu- nifty of wishing you and them abundant success in your efforts to improve one of the nations most needed institutions.
 "Very sincerely yours,
 FRANK HAYES,
 Mayor"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
HARTFORD WOMEN
 HURT IN MISHAP

Two Hartford women suffered minor injuries in an accident here last night. The two are Mrs Cecelia Kasor, 4G, and Mrs Sally Shapiro, 55, both of 27 Chatham street, Hartford, and are patients at St Marys hospital. They are suffer- ing from cuts and bruises about the face and forehead.
 No definite details of the acci-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
DRUGGISTS HOLD
 DINNER THURSDAY
Waterbury Medical Assn to Be Guests at Coming
 Banquet

The Waterbury Druggists asso- citation will hold it's much delayed dinner meeting at the Elton Thurs day evening at 8:30 o'clock. Mem bers of the Waterbury Medical so- ciety will be the guests.
 The dinner was originally sched- uled for last month, but twice it was found necessary to postpone the festivities owing to unfavorable weather conditions. The blizzard of 1884" caused the first delay.
 President William J. Dunphy will act as master of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
STEAM CAUSES ALARM

Escaping steam this morning re- suited in a fire alarm that sent Engine to 1875 Baldwin street. There was no damage done and the firemen were back on duty Tn a few minutes. There were no oth- CT calls for. the fire fighters this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

dent could be learned but it was said that a blowout caused the car to over turn. The vehicle was driven by Philip Kasor of Hart ford.
 Police had not received any re- port up to this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
DIED OF INJURIES

New Haven, Conn, March 19 - (U.P.)-Injuries received when he fell down a flight of stairs at his home, caused the death of Edward Hall Washburn, president of the E. L. Washburn and company. Inc, Sunday. He was 52 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
~ IN LOVING MEMORY of ~ MRS. MARY SHEEHY PHALEN
 A Who Died March 18th, 1032

Your gentle face and patient smile - with sadness we recall, You had a kindly word for each '. and died beloved by all. The voice Is mute and stilled the heart
 That loved us we'll and true An, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last We will remember thee We miss you now, our hearts arc
 sore,
 Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your vacant place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
DIED.

,@CANFIELD-In this city, Mar. 18th, ~~1934, Edward Garfield, of Water ---s town. Funeral arrangements later. NHARTNETT-In this city, Mar. 17th " 1884, Michael A. Hartnett, of 30
 -Lounsbury St. Funeral tomorrow 3rs~ morning at 9:3O o'clock, to St -ss Frances xavier's Church. Burial " in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Certificates Must
 AccompanyP. 70. Bids
Order Made to Comply With Code of Fair Competition
 -Mandate of President

tor or by some one deputized by him. Persons making false certifi- cation are liable to a fine of $500. and Imprisonment for six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
St Fr0ncis Card
 Cannes Postponed

In respect to the memory of one of their most devOut players, Michael A. Hartnett, a member of Johnny Fifz- maurice's s,ShenlrOcks," conn petition fin the weekly "45" tournament Of St Francis Xavles Holy Nan1e Society scheduled for this evening has been postponcd until Thursday evening of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

The funeral of Michael Verbila will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home, 27 West Porter street to St Joseph's church where a solemn mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
Gardiello, Joseph Cappella and Michael Esposito.

Funeral services for Mrs Ebba Paulson Hallgren of Mount Car mel, Conn.,, were held yesterday afternoon in New Haven with Rev Harry R. Pool of the Centerville Episcopal church officiating. In torment was in Centerville ceme tery. The deceased was the moth CT of Mrs Albin Anderson of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19

anniversary mas. -.-@ of requiem will be celebrated Tues .-~day morning at 7:30 o'clock, at the s..ss St Francis Xavier's Church, for the s--srepose of the soul of the late, Mrs -s Mary Sheehy Phalen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-19
MASSES.

NUGENT-A months mind mass of
 requiem will be celebrated Tues day morning at 500 o'clock, at St -.,sThomas' Church, for the repose of 1.-the soul of the late. Charles Nu- 1ss gent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10

towns which stretch from here
 north through the Carolinas,
 "Saturday night prosperity"
 has returned.
 The roads leading into every
 county seat are crowded with
 autos as the mill workers pa-
 rade to town on Saturday
 nights to spend their money.
 Few Lack Jobs
 MIRA unemployment has absorb ed practically all the regular mill! workers in the Company" towns, and many semi-farm workers are working part time in the mills, part on their farms.
 The textile employment facts are well known: In March, 320,400 workers; in September, 465,915. But what is not so we'll known is that this is 10000 above the aver age employment in 1926, and &C., tually 10000 over the palmy days of 1929.
 No wonder the mill-workers Ego to town" on Saturday nights.
 The cotton-textile industry, whose code went into effect July 17, making it the bellwether of the MIRA flock, came awfully near be- ing the goat. Yet today you would go long way to find textile man who would speak against the code, and most of them are outspoken in praise.
 Faced Heavy Handicap
 But the textile code, being first, was under heavy handicap. The added MIRA cost per unit of output of all cotton goods has been com petently estimated at 70 per cent. Then along came the processing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10
France Faces Hard
 1884 Financial Year
Government Must Meet Obligations of Approximately
 Seveteen Million Francs

spect to the estimates for any month og 1888. The estimated tax receipts for that month were about BOA millions below the regu- lyar estimates.
 The famous gold hoard of tho Bank of France likewise began to show the strain of impaired con- fidence, and since late October, the reductions, have been more than 4 billion francs, much of which was absorbed by the British Equalization Fund, some of which was taken by the United States, yet a considerable amount was con- tained in transfers of foreign funds that had taken refuge in this coun- try.
 Flight of Capital
 Although there was nothing to indicate clearly flight of French capital from the franc, the cumu- lative effect of this movement caused much speculation as to whether or not France could re- main on the gold standard.
 Note circulation decreased to- wards the end of 1893 and dis counts rose to about four billion francs. Frances balances abroad and holdings of foreign bills was likewise reduced to upwards of one billion through the payment of the balance on the 15 million pound British loan, but the gold reserve ration fell only slightly to 79.14 per cent. Money frightened consid- erably and the private rate for dis counting good paper increased from 1 % per cent to 2 3-S per cent toward the end of the year. Secur- ity prices fell and government is- sues also fell a few points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10
By SAMUEL DAsHIELL

United Press Staff Correspondent.
 Paris (UP)-With the advent of 1884, France approaches one of the the most difficult financial years of it's history.
 Regardless of the estimated 6,00O, 100000 franc deficit for the 1884 budget, the government will be required to meet maturing se- curities and other obligations of a p pr X i m tely 17,000,000,000 francs, which will entail the max imum confidence of the people.
 Future Commitments
 The closing year found a sharp tendency toward avoiding future commitments and purchases, which somewhat impaired confidence in December. This condition was ag- gravated by months of political expediency bridging over from the Daladier government to the Sar- raut and Chautemps combinations, which many believe will end in return of the National Union idea with which Poincare is thought to have saved France prior to his sta- bilization of the franc.
 The conflict of vast imitation in- terests throughout the world with the little group of gold standard nations, bulwarked by France, hke- wise contributed to the general un- easiness, and toward the close of 1893 brought on a period of finan- cial instability.
 Situation Not Bright
 The situation of the treasury was not bright on December 31, and it was noted that many hold CTS of short term securities were demanding payment instead of re- newals. The treasury was forced in November to issue per cent loan in five year tax exempt bonds of 1,475,000,0O0 francs offered at 97. In this same week, almost one and one-half billion francs was withdrawn from the Bank of France in gold following consistent depletion that had been going on for weeks and which still contin- ues with the new year.
 Changing governments and ir- reconcilable views held by groups of left, center and right in the Chamber, appear to have been the most damaging influences during the latter part of 1883, and efforts are being made in conservative circles to avert a possible crisis, which would no doubt not only threaten the credit of the country but completely disarrange its cur rency.
 Tax Returns Disappointing
 Tax returns have >been disap- pointing, and those for October, which is the last month officially given, show the worst totals in re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10

of what is happening to the "cot- ton money". Retail sales here led the country in a better than 15 per cent rise over the holidays. Bank clearances here have been increas- ing steadily since March.
 Further, foreign business shows signs of improving, says William A. Dunlap, commercial agent of the department of commerce here. The most recent reports of the New York Cotton exchange show that during the first four months of the present cotton season August to November). world consumption of American cotton was the largest for any corresponding period since 1929.
 But it is not only the cotton
 program that has helped. The
 textile code, first to go in ef-
 feet, and thus the most worthy
 of study, since it has had
 longer trial, has done things.
 All along the belt of mill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10

tax of Az cents a pound on raw cotton.
 That was an added cost of 40 per cent for raw material. And all this before any of the other codes had appeared to stimulate the pur- chasing power of people in general.
 The first thing that happened was the virtual ruin of the cotton bag trade. Jute and paper, not sub- ject to processing taxes, seized the field. It was necessary to levy spe- cial compensatory taxes on jute and paper to restore any semblance of competition.
 Then cotton goods suddenly be- gan}to be imported. The added cost of manufacture here made it pos- sible for foreign goods to jump right over the tariff wall. This al- so had to be adjusted, and then a new system had to be adopted whereby manufacturers who export cotton goods get their processing tax back from the government.
 Cause for Worry
 Buyers of cotton goods in the
 U. s. A., not yet benefited by
 MIRA themselves, began to hold
 back their purchasing, as l
 saw when I talked with farm-
 CTS at Fort Worth and St Paul.
 A very definite decline in con-
 sumption of cotton goods was
 noted. This has not yet been
 halted, and is cause for worry.
 The cotton textile business is a complicated one, and MIRA bears on it in many places between the "gray gods" produced by the mill and the shirt on your back. It is small wonder that the cost of a cotton shirt, going through many hands, went up far more than the mere four cents a pound the pro- cessing tax would seem to dictate.
 But in spite of these difficulties, cotton manufacturers are uniform ly pleased with their code. Long standing abuses have been elim- mated. A study is being made look ing to abandonment of the company town" plan.
 Paradise for Workers
 And for the workers the codes have meant small slice of para disc. Most mills now work two eight-hour shifts, five days a week, and thousands of adults have taken the places of children.
 I could find no active 70ppo-
 sition here, even among bank
 CTS, to the Roosevelt money
 policies. It is clear that the
 average person has no idea
 what it is all about.
 The chairman of the board of one of the biggest banks in the south told me that he "had per- feet confidence that Roosevelt would not permit anything that would wreck the monetary sys- tenn"
 Atlanta had no banking prob- lem. as all major banks opened promptly as soon as the morato- rum permitted.
 "Collections are better. Coun. try bank deposits have been in- creased, and the condition Of the farming section of tho state is vastly Improved" Robert r. Mad dox. chairman of the board of the First National bank, told mo.
 Hope for Export Rise
 Maddox feoIs that an effort must be made to increase export of cotton, pointing out that America used to produce from 60 10 70 DOT cent of the worlds cot- ton, and now produces scarcely 60 per cent.
 Plying into Atlanta via Bir. mingham, you get q good chance t0 see the stool Oenter Of the south once again bnthed in q suls DhuPous haze, and Inc gi0w Of coke ovens in the gntbprInR dusk.
 Many of the H0voFnHYents backed rail orders have Ron0 Co tho Tans aasasa coal and iF0n mills Rf hnns toy, and private orders aFs begin. nllg ie piie ups
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10
Anderson Honor Roll Announced

Miss Loretto Fitzpatrick today announced the list of honor Hu- dents for December at Anderson school. Pupils gaining honor grades were as follows:
 Grade 8-Miss H. K. Hartnett- Dorothy Phillips 96. Gertrude Carew 95, Robert Hills 94, Vlasta Bares 94, John Coolidge 94, Vir- ginia Tappin 94. Roy Lockhart 92, Mildred Ciminera 91, Ellen Bar ron 90, George Reach 89, Florence tilIey 86.
 Grade - Miss L. F. Carr -- Jacquellne Yavecchia 96, Calvin Hubbard 92, Dorthea Kukas 92, George Gillespie 89. Robert Lange 8S, Evelyn Bunker S7, James Murphy 87, Jane Kelsey SG, Caro- lyn Celosi S6
 Grade G-Miss M. II. Dwyer-
 Alvera Petroccla 96, Caroline Marine 96, Alba Saturno 96. Doris Salstor 96, Barbara Peck 94, Bet ty Woodward 93, William Brandt 92, Janice TappIn s1, Eunice Relchenbach 0l, Adele Matson 80, Lawrence klrouae ss, Robert costlgan S7, Lorraine Thoroux SG, Jane Mareellus sG, Clayton Whit ford s6, Moxio carlone s5, Chris. topher DundaE s5, John Soden.
 Grade b - Miss E. Cassidy --
 Michael Tolomeo a2. Evelyn ParzIale 90, Marie Bandeilons ss, John Murphy s6, Ruth Borg sD. Francis quinn sb.
 Grade 4-Mlas M, c, Mulhorn-- Gloria Prescott ps, Helen BazariaB S7, Joseph cosilRnn Dg, William kehinDder bb, Catherine Phillips pi, lroD0 Uargln pi, Mary Lanb0 pi, shirley ArnlFsFODg as, Carol lir0ennn yi, jObn einrlasant pi MarlOrlg klHHaln so, stuart DllRHF tg, Dorothy liegmend ka, William Boyd ~, NIeh0lna T0I0me0 VI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-10
'$9O,OOO JOB FOR
 WESTERN ARTIST
Nebraska Capitol Design to Reflect Spirit of
 Prairie States

Lincoln. Neb (UP)-Members of the state capitol commission are seeking an artist who for $90,00O can produce murals ref1ecting a culture indigenous to the Middle West, for Nebraska's majestic $11,- 0OO, O,000 state capitol building.
 The commission, in session here, appointed a special committee to investigate possibilities of the dec- oration of the walls of the build ing, which has been called one of the finest examples of the architec- tural genius of the late Bertram Goodhue.
 An appropriation of $9O,00O has been made for the murals. The commission is prepared, it Is under stood, to expend the total in an ef- fort to procure work that will be in conformance to the building it. self.
 Followers of the spirit and school of Grant Wood, Cedar Rap ids, Iowa, non-conformist, are sponsoring strong movement to secure the commission for him. Commission of Wood to do the murals, they claim, would insure a creative result that would accurate ly, yet at the same time originally. represent the spirit and culture of the prairie states.
 Appearing before the capitol commission. Jefferson Smith. of the Stone City art colony, headed by Wood, pleaded for recognition of the Iowan.
 Woods work, well enough known in Nebraska, also has attracted wide attention in the East. He first won recognition with his Amer ican Gothic" now the property of the Chicago Art Institute. Then was produced "Stone CFity", sensa- tional in it's own right; Birthplace of President Hoover" and the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere"
 His latest work to attract atten- ton was Daughter of Revolution"