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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
KINNEY SHOE co.
 SELECTSJ FINN
Former N sw spape e r Writer EIated Over
 Local Assignment

James D. Finn. of Northampton. Massachusetts. has been appointed manager of the Kinney Shoe Com pany on East Main street, suc- ceeding Frank Vickers. of this city. who has been transferred to the Torrington store. MT Finn took over his new duties this week.
 He has had wide experience in the shoe business, having been em- ployed by the Kinney company for the past eight years. He was for mcrly manager of a store at North hampton, and comes to this city from Albany, where he has man. aged a Kinney company store for the past year.
 Mir Finn is college graduate and was for some time employed in newspaper work. before becom- ing interested in his present occu- patton. He says that he has en- joyed his first week in the city and believes he will like working in Waterbury,
 He plans to move his family here in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30

Those package store owners who sold liquor after D. m. contrary to the regulations of the commits sion. while federal injunction was in force are in danger of having their licenses revoked in Water bury. if the decision of Judge Peasley is upheld by the supreme court
 Commission Meets Today
 TAe liquor commission was ex- pected to meet today at Hartford. Steps for the appeal to sthe su- preme court were being taken to- day at the office of Attorney Thomas Spellacy in Hartford, who appeared at the court hearing for Joseph D. Castonguay of Hartford, the dealer whose license was re- voked by the liquor commission.
 Costonguay's appeal to the su- perior court was made a test case. However, before the case was brought to court, it was agreed by parties of both sides that ruling of the supreme court of errors would be the final opinion upon which the parties would act.
 Obtained Injunction
 Castonguay was one of approx imateiy 300 dealers who took ad- vantage of tile federal injunction and sold liquor after 6 p. m. The injunction was granted in federal court on application of Attorney William Shore of Hartford.
 Attorney Shore named Governor Cross, the liquor commission and other officials, respondents. on the grounds the liquor law was invalid. in that it discriminated between drug stores and package stores. Judge Edwin S. Thomas granted the injunction. A constitutional on the injunction. The constitu- tional court presided over by Judge Martin T. Manton of the U. s. circuit court, upheld the val idity of the liquor act. In it's de- cision, written by Judge Thomas, the court suggested there be no reprisals or prosecutions against the violotors. The injunction lived from March 27 to April 16.
 The liquor control commission did not adopt the suggestion of the constitutional court and revoked Castonguay's license. The appeal to the superior court was then made a test case.
 Judge Peasley Rules
 Judge Peasley upholds the pow CT of the liquor commission to dis regard the suggestion of the con- stitutional court because he points out the commission is vested with the function of determining whether any particular license should be revoked under the pro- visions of the law" He adds fur. ther, "As such, their decision re- voking any particular license IS conclusive In that the absence of proof that they acted illegally or so arbitrarily or unreasonable as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30

disposal of the Tribune A. c. Be- fore leaving, Miss Smith was ten- dered vote of sincere thanks, and extended the privilege of visiting the club and finding welcome, at any time she so desires.
 There was discussion concerning a football squad and according to the already secured players, the Tribes will be represented on the gridiron by one of the leading teams of the state. Many we'll known names were mentioned, some of whom were former col lege captains and star players. La ter on the Tribune basketball team will make an appearance.
 Plans were also discussed for card tournament and bowling league. The both will start short ly. The Tribes expect to gather about fifty bowlers and roll their games in a weekly schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
FLYING TROUPE IN
 AERIAL PROGRAM
Spectacular Air Circus at WoOkey's Farm Over
 Week=End

As preface to a spectacular air circus to be offered at Wookey's farm, Watertown, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday by the fa- nous flying troupe of Waterbury Captain Fred Sansom. two repr- resentatives of the Democrat were scheduled this afternoon to make sightseeing flight over Water bury and the Naugatuck valley.
 The three-day air circus will be a thrilling and colorful event. Fea- tured will be parachuate jumps, stunt flying. trick piloting and sew erai new and sensational features. Among the star performers will, be the renowned parachute jumper, Ed Sherman. whose stunts have amaz- ed throEgs from coast to coast for the past IT years. and Mary Sansom. who will introduce to this section for the first time daring paper cutting stunt high above the airport. ..
 Tn addition to the gala stunt pro- gram, the planes in the air circus will all be available for passenger flights. Veteran, experienced. pilots will be at the controls for those who would like the opportunity of safely seeing Waterbury from the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
Liquor Commission To Await Supreme
 Courts Decision
Package Store Owner-Sold Liquor After P. M During Life of Federal Injunction

Action by the state liquor con- trol cowmission on the revocation of licenses of Waterbury and state package store owners is not ex- pected to be taken until after the supreme court of errors rules on a decision of Judge Frederick M. Peasley who yesterday upheld the liquor commission in it's revoca- tion of Hartford store owners license. The supreme court is not expected to rule on Judge Peasley's decision, which is to be appealed immediately to the high court, be- fore October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
Canal St. Garage
 Found Burglarized

Thieves who broke into a garage last evening at 7S Canal street. stole equipment valued at $15 from a truck owned by the Waterbury Savings bank. Entrance was gained by forcing a lock on the door. In- cluded in the loot were the trucks battery and floor board, also wrenches, pliers and other tools.
 Lieut.. Detective Matthew Balanda is investigating the break.
 Detective Connie Shanahan was today Investigating complaints that steam shovel owned by Philip .Coppeto and being used on the East Main street paving work, was despoiled of several of its parts last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
Junior College May
 Be Established Here
Federal Funds Reported Available to Promote Educa-
 tional Program Under "Y'' Supervision

A junior college. similar to those being established in many other cities of the state with federal funds will probably be instituted in Waterbury early next month, it was learned today.
 Officials at the central Y. M. C. A today were reluctant to divulge full details of the new development in theabsence of Arthur Purinton. secretary of education, and Her. bert $. Smith, general secretary, both. of whom are now on vaca-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
SCOPES AT "13"

f Gainesville, o.-(UP) County Auditor H. 2. Pethtel was 18th to vote in his precinct recently. is serving his 18th year in the coun. tvs service, has been married 13 years. comes from a family of lS and boiled S.21S votes in winning renomination tor his ofiice re- gently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30

To create new fishing grounds in the Baltic thousands of young plaice caught in the North Sea off the Schleswig coast have been transferred to the coast near Kiel. Germany, many. of them being marked so that their growth and movements can be checked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30

Southwest Africa-the former German colony administered by the Union of South Africa under a League of Nations fnandate-has declared the Hitler Youth move- ment illegal and has banished it's leader. Captain won Losnitzer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
Revocation of Package Store Licenses is Pending
Local Kiwanis at
 Inter-Club Meeting

Several members of the Water bury Kiwanis club ,will attend the annual state inter-club meeting of the organization which will be held at Hartford, September 6. Fred c. w. Parker of Chicago, internation- al secretary of Kiwanis will be one of the principal speakers. Other prominent Kiwanians who will at. tend are District Governor Wes- ley Enman of St Johnsbury, Ver- mont, and Richard Fritch of Stam- ford, lieutenant governor of the district. Frank Whiton, president of the Hartford club will pre- side. ti
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30

the coming marriage of Miss Alice Ryan, of Is North Leonard street, to Carl Hassinger of 135 Edson avenue.
 William King. Matt Dunphy and Michael McAuliffe visited friends in Hartford yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-30
Are You Better Off Now
 Than You Were a Year Ago?

Kansas in emphatic fashion, express themselves as being no better off than they year ago, in the questonnaire printed in The Waterbury Demo- crat and other NEA newspapers. This tabulation made by the Topeka Daily Capital answering President Roosevelt's query. Below are given the questions. Topeka's returns and the total vote to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
VANDERBILT GIRL
 BACK WITH AUNT
Belongs to Her Five Days Week Until Dispute
 Is Settled

New York, Dec 24-UP)-Ten year old Gloria Vanderbilt today belonged to "Auntie." Yesterday she belonged to "Mumey" and to- morrow she'll belong to "Mumey'' again.
 It was a tired, solemn-faced lit tie girl who was taken by limou- sine last night from the town house of her mother, Mrs Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, to the Long Island estate of her aunt, Mrs Harry Payne Whitney. Early to- morrow morning the limousine will bring her back, but tomorrow night it will take her to Long Island again.
 Under the order of Justice John F. Carew settling the dispute ol aunt and mother over her custody little Gloria must spend five days week with Mrs Whitney, week. ends with her mother. On Christ mas, however. she must be. with Mrs Vanderbilt.
 Yesterday was little Glorias first Sunday with her mother by court order. Her every foray from the Vanderbilt house was attended by crowds, photographers, and pri- vate detectives who Zealously sought to protect the child by hust- ling her acros sidewalks and hud- ding her beneath their overcoats whenever a. camera appeared.
 Mrs Vanderbilt took her to mass. Her cousin, William Anthony Fur ness, 5, arrived with his mother, Lady Furness, Mrs Vanderbilt's twin, on the Europa and the chil- dren enjoyed themselves at a mvole during the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
Stork Visits Welton
 Family This Morning Son Born to WOOdtick Road CoupIe-Anna M. Hursie
 Engaged to Paul Winterhalder
WOLCOTT
Correspondent-Mrs Louise Snyder-Tel 5-O520

school Friday evening at the school, "The New Born King" with every child participating.
 Historian by Shirley Andres; an- nouncer, Lois Bergen: organist, Mrs Alfred German. Scene one was the Journey to Bethlehem" The travellers were played by Annie Rozdilski. Leonard Hungerford, Lois Bergen, Helen Wilbur, Philip Wilson, Robert Miller. Nelson Dingwell Thelma Kruse. Harry Kumansky and Julia Rozdilsky; Joseph, played by Joseph Brown, and Mary by Lois Avery. Scene two, "The ,Coreat Revelation" Shepherds. Zarah, Clifford German; Anon, Rosemary Goodman; Joel, Walter Garthwaite; Issaih, Lillian Duhaime; herald angels, Mae Mum son, Harold Dingwell and Hubert Avery; messenger of Emperor Augustus, Sherwood Boulanger. A group of songs by the heavenly choir, Annie Rozdilski, Isabelle Avery. Shirley Andres, Lois Bergen and Rosemary Goodson. Scene four, "The Wondrous Star of the East" I've Three Kings" by Jo- seph RoZdilski, Harold Dingwell and Hubert Avery. Scene five, "The New Born King" solo; Away in Manager" by Shirley Andres; Carol of the Shepards," by Mae Nun son: We Three Kings" and Silent Night" by all the pupils A great deal of credit goes to the teachers, Miss Marcella Dolan and Miss Rita Fitzmaurice for their untiring ef- forts to make this pageant such q success. The scenes were painted by Joseph Rozdilski and Isabelle Avery. Robert Snyder was stage manager and electrician.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24

self with poison.
 Mrs Schock bought some of the Christmas presents for her son. Jimmy. He died six weeks ago. The Dempseys welcomed her hop ing to assuage her grief. Satur- day night Mrs Schock treated to ginger ale and went herself to a drugstore and brought home sev- eral bottles. She also bought sleeping powders. and dropped them into the glasses when she poured the drinks.
 Drowsy, all but Mrs Schock went to bed. She explained she had to write some letters.
 She wrote four. "Oh, dear God, !" Mrs Schock wrote in one, Its hard to do all this. but cannot go on any longer. Not to feel my dar- ling boys arms around me. nor hear his precious voice makes liv- ing unbearable."
 The notes written, Mrs Schock loaded her revolver and shot Rob- ert and Thomas, sleeping in the room she was to have shared. She reloaded, walked, into the adjoin- ing bedroom, and shot Dempsey. Mrs Dempsey, Walter, Jr, and David. Then. standing by the dresser where the Christmas pres- ents were heaped, she swallowed | poison.
 Dempsey was employed in Pitts burgh in the state emergency re- l lief service. working on veterans affairs. Mrs Schock. twice married to Donald Schock of Dubois. Pa had twice been divorced from him PerrysviIle is a suburb of Pitts iburgh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
Mass Killing Is Christmas
 Present or Insane Woman

Perrysville, Pa, Dec 24-(UP)- Mrs Katherine D. Schock, S8, stepped from the role of Santa Claus into that of mass killer. She killed her sister, her brother, her brothers four children, and prob- ably fatally wounded his wife. She then killed herself.
 Authorities today ascribed her act to insanity caused by the re- cent death of her child. She left four vaguely phrased, disjointed 7 notes. One said she killed the chil- dren because the premiums of their life insurance policies were paid up.
 The tragedy was discovered yes ferday morning when neighbors broke into the home of Walter D. Dempsey, 42.t They found Demp- pey. his sons, Robert, II, Thomas. c. and David. IS months, and Mrs Schock dead. A fourth son, Wal ter. Jr, 8, was in dying condition and succumbed later. The mother, Mrs Clara Dempsey, 36. bullet in fhe base of her brain, had man aged to stagger to a neighbor's house. She is expected to die.
 At Dunkirk, N. r., 28O miles north, police broke. into Mrs Schock's home and found her sis ter, Mrs Ruth Hughes. slain. They believed Mrs Schock killed her SIS ter. then came directly here to ex- eorminate her entire family. She arTdved Saturday loaded with Christmas presents for the chil- dFen.
 Mrs SchoclS killed her victims with q pistol she purchased In Euf- falo en route here. She killed nssT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
AdUances Were Made hNearLy Group
Rises Went Up to More Than POints-Rais Were
 the One Exception on List

around the previous close. Radio Corporation was heavily traded around the previous close.
 The demand for automobile is- sues was largely from automobile centers, notably Detroit. Traders said it was usual annual boost for the motor shares in advance of the show which will be held in New York earl yin January. Chrysler rose a point and General Motors nearly point. Briggs was active in the motor equipments.
 There was good demand for electrical equipments with General Electric the most active issue on the broad. It ros e5-S point while Westinghouse Electric gained a. full point
 Steel shares were steady to firm aided by the weekly estimate of steel production announced by the American Iron & Steel Institute.
 Douglas Aircraft was bid up on announcement of receipt of an or der for q planes for the war de- partment. United Aircraft also Was firm and moderate activity was noted in other airplane shares.
 The grain market closed at noon Chicago time with the undertone firm. Corn futures closed & -cent to IS cents above Saturdays close. Others were steady. Cotton futures were steady and quiet. The commodity exchange was closed. That market deals in rubber, metals, silks, and hides. Canadian markets closed early for the holi- day. All American markets will close over the Christmas holiday, reopening for regular business on Wednesday,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, Dec. "A = (UP) = Stocks were quiet but firm in to- days preholiday session. Nearly all groups firmed with advances ranging to more than 2 points. Rails were exceptions, several eas- ing slightly.
 American Can made a new 1884 high at 110% up 2B. American Rolling Mills gained a point as did Westinghouse Electric, U. S. Smelling, J. c. Penney and Chrysler. Gains of 1 to more than 2 points were noted in Case, Inter- national Harvester, Du Pont, Johns Manville and Third National In- vestors.
 Utilities were firm throughout the session. Rails, however, were easier with several of them in new low ground for the year. Selling in the carriers was moderate but demand was very light because of low earnings reports coming n for November. Oils about held their own. Farm equipments were strong. Motors were in demand and so were motor equipments Silver shares rallied late in the day. Wet stocks were active
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24

I0ERHAPS the incest thing about Christmas Is
 that it gives us, more, the priceless op- portunity of watching human being experience one of the very rarest of all thrs-the discovery of a reality which lives up to all expectations.
 That of course, is what happens when you watch youngster taking his first peek at the tree and the presents on Christmas morning. The light that shines on the child's face at that moment is glowing bit of proof that, once in while at least' life can live up to its fair promises.
 Life doesn't that very often once you leave childhood. And although child has no especial reason to surnse that painful fact those delightful weeks just before Christmas are always tinged with just a faint shade of doubt.
 There will be fine gifts, of course, and lots of fun and all that-but the heart of childhood is pretty cautious In the back of the youngsters mind there is always that unspoken fear that maybe, this year, things won't turn to be quite sat- isfying they're expected to be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
WASHINGTON IS PREPARING FOR
 JOLLY HOLIDAY
Aside From White House Celebration, Needy ChiI=
 dren Had Their Day

Washington Dec 24-UP)- A burst of pre-holiday activity to- day assured the nations capital the most abundant Christmas in many years. Good natured crowds with money to spend damned stores. The White House was a center of activity with the presi- dent and Mrs Roosevelt scheduled to lead the city's observance of the day. Both helped decorate a large Christmas tree and wrap packages, "Sistie" and "Buzzie" Dall, grand children of the president and Mrs Roosevelt, romped through the White House in anxious anticipa- tion of the morrow. Thousands of presents from all over the nation poured into the White House.
 All government offices closed at noon. Wine and spirits flowed le- gally for the first Christmas since the war. President Roosevelt will open the observance whe nhe goes to Lafayette Park to light the Christmas tree and send his greet hookup. The observance will be- gin at 4:3O p. m. with a marine band concert. The President and Mrs Roosevelt are due at 5 D. m. The president will switch on the lights at 5:10 p. m. and will listen while combined Glee clubs sing carols.
 Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt today helped Santa Claus distribute gifts to 1,400 needy children. The young sters and their parents filled the biggest theater in town for the Central Union Missions party. The sound of sleigh bells was heard and Santa Claus arrived on stage which was piled with large gay cretonne bags filled with all kinds of tops and various useful presents for children who might otherwise find it a cheerless Christmas. Mrs Roosevelt broadcast a Merry Christmas" talked with as many of the children as could get on the stage with her, and handed out the first presents. Later today she was to help the Salvation Army's Santa Claus distribute baskets of food and toys. The President and Mrs Roosevelt at noon received the entire White House staff of chauffeurs, guards, cooks, maids and footme hand distributed gifts to them. Mrs Roosevelt was to join the president in lighting Washingtons community Christ mas tree at 5:10 p. m. when the president will broadcast his Christ msa message.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24

1tContinued from Page 1.)
 Indicating the mail at 25 to 30 per cent greater than last year. The jam is so great in New York city that private trucks have been wheeled into service for mail de- liveries with great motorized beer trucks serving as mail carts.
 New York city has had slight set back, some authorities report, by tn erecently imposed city sales tax. Stores have had some difti- culty in computing and saving the tax and on eprominent chain was solved the problem by placing a large wooden barrel near each cash register into which sales tax funds are dropped.
 The buying has spread into all sections with even luxuries getting considerable patronage. One t1fth avenue jeweler last week reported 1y disposed of a $10O,00o diamoni necklace, the first sale of such value in several years. Another Fifth avenue shop reportedly made up sable coat valued at many thousands of dollars, the uTSL Sd DIG COdL III oOitiS SCth o' Silver companies report Christmas buying has been tremendous while the automobile turnover this year is improved. Some of this Christmas turnover has resulted in major companies reporting the heaviest advance orders for 1885 models in history.
 While New York city is enjoy ing its greatest Christmas rush since 1880, other cities are report ing a similar rush. Atlanta, Ga, trade is dating back to 1929 as is the Pacific coast. Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and other midwest centers report Christmas trade the heaviest since 1880. In New Eng land, where textile difficulties have retared business slightly, bus 1ness reportedly is excellent and some merchants report their
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That fear, it should be added has nothing to do with the amount of money the parents can spend gifts. A 50-cent parcel from the 5-and-10, or dolls house made at home from an old orange crate, send child into raptures
 The childs anxiety goes farther than that. It is like first faint glimmering of that dread full suspicion of the worlds inherent coldness which only adults really achieve.
 So, say the youngster takes that first look at the tree and the gifts with just the shadow of q lurking doubt. Then there comes into the eyes that heart-twisting look of delight, of belief, of complete and unalloyed happiness Life for once. is living up to its advance notices.
 To watch that look, as the youngster unwraps some long wanted treasure glmpses quite unlooked-for surprise-to see a small human being made thoroughly and unquestionably happy = is pretty nearly the greatest privilege that Christmas bring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-24
NEW YORK BANK
 STOCKS LOWER

New York, Dec. 24.-Despite a strong rally on Friday, New York City bank stocks again closed at lower levels for the week. The ag- gregate value of sixteen leading is- sues totaled $1,29S,419,000 on De- cember 21 against $1,309, 9,6S6,000 at the close of the previous week. a decrease of $11,267,000, or 0.S6 per cent. The current average yield of the sixteen issues of F .01 per cent compares with yield of 5.95 per cent at the close of the pre- vious week. The current market value is now 1.06 times the known book value, against 1.07 times on December IA, and based upon cur rent figures the sixteen issues are are now quoted at an average of 9.3 times their known earnings. unchanged for the week.