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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
JANITOR FACES
 EXTORTION CASE

New York, Aug 19--UP)- Agents of the federal bureau of investigation charged an apartment house janitor today with attempt ing to extort 5000 from Thelma Todd, motion picture comedy star the agents said Miss Todd was threatened with death. The accused man. denied knowledge of the threats.
 Department of justice agents said Miss Todd. in Hollywood, received a note Feb. ? demanding $10,0O0 She would be killed. the writer said unless she complied. Notes to Abe Lyman, orchestra leader, and off, cials of the Loew Film company urged them to irtercede with the star to pay and be saved" Miss Todd appeared in Loew pictures. there was explanation why Lyman was written. Later notes demanded $20,0O0. A note gave fictitious name for the extortionist and the address of Schimanskis building. Federal agents compared the jani- tors handwriting with extortion notes and found, they believed. a resemblance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
NORMA MILLEN
 WEARS FREEDOM

Dedham, Mass, Aug. 1S.-(UP) Norma Brighton Millen, pretty violet-eyed widow of an executed killer bandit, gathered her person. al belongings today and prepared happily for her release from Ded- ham Jail Wednesday. No Jail pallor marred the beauty of the 20-year- old minister's daughter who was sentenced last September to year in jail as an accessory to the rob- berries and murders for which her husband, Murton Millen. his broth- CT, Irving, and Abe Faber, died in the electric chair June 2. For good lehavior, Norma had had 36 days taken off her years term.
 Since eraly spring, Norma has spent as much time as possible ex- ercising in the jail yard. The pal. Tor which blanched her cheeks during the winter has given way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
N. Y.BANK STOCKS
 REACH NEW HIGH
Sharp Advance Again Puts Bank Stocks at New
 Levels

New York, Aug. 19.-New York city bank stocks, with another sharp advance, again reached new high levels for the year during the past week. The aggregate market value of sixteen leading issues on August 16 reached a new peak of $1,6S6,05S,00O.
 The sixteen issues eased off slightly at the close of the day, however, the aggregate value being $1 ,6S2, 1000 compared with $1,- 05,737,000 at the close of the previous week, net increase for the week of $77,05S,00O, or 4.S0 per cent. The new high compares with a low point for the year of $1,226,175,000, reached on April 30.
 The current average yield of the sixteen issues of 4.09 per cent compares with a yield of 4.2S per cent on August g. The current market value is now 1.37 times the known book value against 1.31 times at the close of the previous week. Based upon current figures the sixteen issues are now quoted at an average of 16.0 times their known earnings, against 153 times on August g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

(Continued from Page 1.) tice regulations similar to those under the MIRA bituminous code. Compliance would be enforced by a federal tax of 15 per cent on the production price of coal, with 90 per cent of the tax being remitted for operators who abided by regu- lations.
 Major points in the bill:
 Sets up code of fair trade prac- tices and labor relations, with reg ulations to beenforced by a i've man national bituminous coal com. mission.
 Levies a tax of 15 per cent or all bituminous production at the mine, with a drawback of 90 pei cent granted operators complying with the code.
 Sets up a consumers counsel to the commission, who would be un- der the secretary of interior. The consumers counsel would act in an advisory capa city. and would have much the same powers and duties as does the office of the consum- ers' counsel under the AAA.
 Divides the nation into 23 dis tricts for purposes of minimum price regulation, with district boards establishing minimum prices in their respective areas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
JAPANESE STARS DEFEATED TEAM
 FROM AMERICA
Won in Swimming Contest 36 to 27 = One Argu-
 ment Marred Games

Tokyo, Aug. 19.-(UP)-Japan's aquatic stars, holders of the Olym- pic team title and many worlds records, defeated Americas best 36 points to 27, in a three-day in- ternational dual meet which ended to-day in a chorus of arguments.
 The dispute which marred the finishing phases of the meet cen- tered around disqualification of Taylor Drysdale, Detroit, after he had finished first in the 200-meter backstroke race.
 Ruling of Judges
 The judges ruled that Drysdale had executed a faulty turn at the end of the first 100 metres and placed Young Kiichi Yoshida of the Sahaki Middle school first.
 Bob Kipruth, Yale swimming coach who was in charge of the visitors, protested vigorously. The judges cited cn international rule adopted at Los Angeles in 1882 forbidding excessive turning before touching the tank.
 Yoshida swan the double cen- tury in 2:36.6 with Danny Zehr of Fort Wayne getting second place.
 Hiroshi Negami, Japan's middle distance star, reversed Jack Me- dica's eyelash victory in the 800 meters by beating the Seattle husky by the same margin in the 400 me- ters free style. So close was the finish that the judges again credit the two with the same time, 10:2.4.
 New Star Takes 100
 Peter Flick, New York A. c. star, won the 100 meters free style in 57.2 seconds. Massanori Yusa of Nippon university was second.
 The Japanese S00-meter relay team set new worlds mark of S:52.2. Yusa, Negami, Makota Ishi- harada, and Shozo Makino of Wa seda collaborated to break the existing mark. The American quar- tet of Flick, Medica, Johnny Ma cionis of Yale and Art Lindegren of Hollywood, was timed in S:5S.6.
 The meet concluded the Ameri- cans competition in Japan. They will sail shortly for Los Angeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
YOUNG ASTOR IS
 STEALING SHOW

Newport, R. l., Aug. 19-UP)- William Astor, heir to the Astor fortune, who was one month old to- day, already has stolen the show" at this fashionable resort. Although the father has said the christening may be delayed until autumn when the family returns to New York. 1t was believed the cerem ony would be held at Chetwode, the Astor summer home, in about three weeks.
 Under Episcopal regulations, the rite should take place in church, but because of the throngs that stood outside Trinity church when the parents were married last sum mer, 1t was understood that Rector Stanley c. Hughes would go to the residence for the baptism.
 Young Astor would like to have his half-brother, Vincent, the god father, but whether the yachting crony of. President Roosevelt will cut shore his current Carribean cruise is not known. Tucky's sister. Virginia Middleton French, prob ably will act as Baby Williams god mother
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
PRESIDENT TO
 GIVE BROADCAST

Washington, Aug. 19 - (UP)- President Roosevelt will go on the air at p. m., EST, Saturday, in a national address to the Young Democratic Clubs of America in Milwaukee.
 The president who will speak from his study in the White House, will be introduced from Milwaukee by Cliff Woodward, head of the Young Democrats. MT. Roosevelt s remarks will be carried on na- tional hookup.
 Some time ago MT. Roosevelt made tentative plans to journey to Milwaukee and address the Young Democrats in person but those arr engagements had to be cancelled because of the lateness of congress in completing its program.
 Observers who have been await ing with interest the presidents final plans on the Milwaukee speech, feel that the address will be the opening gun in his reply to New Deal critics.
 At the same time 1t was gener- ally believed he would review con- gressional activities and perhaps go broadly into the political situa- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
INSURANCE STOCKS
 REACTED SLIGHTLY

New York, Aug. 19.--After sell ing at new high levels during the week, insurance stocks in the New York city market reacted slightly. The aggregate value of 20 leading fire and casualty insurance issues reached a new high of $647,51S,- 900 during the day of August 13 ant close the week at $641,328,- 900. This compares with $643,174,- 00J at the close of the previous week, decrease of $1,S46,000 or 0.29 per cent. The low for the year reached on March IA, was $4S4, 1000. The current average yield of the 20 issues of 3.15 per cent. compares with yield of 3.14 l CT cent on August g. The current mar.;et value equals 1.49 times the current liquidating value the same as at the end of the previous week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

(Continued from Page D 1926 to 1883. Part of that time the A. G. E. paid no dividends.
 Sehwellenbach said it was strange that Hopson's name didn't appear on the records so that the stock holders could see that he was making profit while they were not.
 "It was strictly private com pany," began Hopson, but now that it is public information, l ought to be allowed to explain"
 Then Black refused to allow him to make any speeches"
 Hopson said he thought it was 'very detrimental to the interests of the stockholders to have his pri- vate transactions on the record.
 "Do you mean to say" Schwel lyenbach asked, that you think i was detrimental to the stockhold. CTS to let them know for the first time that you made some $600,00O out of this little private agreement with MT. Cheney?"
 Hopson Began to Shout
 .They knew 1t already, Hopson shouted.
 His voice was hoarse and his damp forehead red.
 Schwellenbach said the partner hsip was capitalized at only $5,000, but Hopson said he had put more money than that into 1t.
 Do you swear that you put more in?" Black asked.
 Hopson said he wouldn't swear until he looked at the records which were handed him after studying them he said they didn't show how much money he put into the company.
 He added that his sisters really owned the company.
 Black told him to bring the fig- ures tomorrow showing exactly how much cash he personally ad- vanced to Cheney.
 Hopson observed that the price of his stock had doubled and now was selling at $2 share. If I'm allowed to stay any Tor ger, 1t may go higher"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
WOOL MARKET.

Boston. Aug. 19-CUP)-Demand continues good for territory and other western grown wools in Bos- ton. according to today's report of the U. $ Agriculture depart ment.
 Recent sales included a broader selection of medium and low grades of wool although the GAS and finer wools continue to comprise the bulk of sales. Strictly combine 64s and finer territory wools moved in limited quantities at 74-77c. SCOUT. cd basis, but sizable quantities oi average to good sFrench combinp e4s and finer wool brought 6S-7Oc secured basis. Average to shori French comblng 64s and finer woois moved freely at 65-67c secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
MADISON SQUARE
 GARDEN BATTLE

New York, Aug. 19.-(UP)- The battle of the colonels-John Reed Fitzpatrick and John Ham, mond-for control of Madison Square Garden went merrily on to- day when Hammond, chairman of the board, fired fresh broadside at his foes, and Fitzpatrick, presi- dent of the huge sporting enter prise. issued a formal reply.
 Colonel Hammond led off with a right to the heart of the Garden setup by promising an ''immedi- ate and most complete" shakeup the Garden boxing department has ever known. Stockholders will vote on the Garden presidency on Sept. 24, and the 'ry next day" Ham, mond said, twill see complete turnover" This of course, means thath if the Hammond forces are successful, James Jay Johnston, will be relieved of his duties as boxing manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
FROZEN BOOTLEG GOODS MUST NOT
 BE SOLD HERE
Vender of Ice Cream Sticks Before Court = Fined
 But Had It Reunited

Efforts of the state dairy and food commission to keep out-of- state frozen dessert manufacturers from vending bootleg" products in Connecticut had Waterbury as their scene today, when agents of the commission appeared in city court here to testify against a To- cal man who was arrested for sell ing to stores lice cream sticks which he bought daily from a New York concern, which Is unlicensed and whose sanitary regulations do not meet the requirements of this state.
 Ignorant Of Law
 The accused, Salvatore Cantito, 25, of 16 Ruth place, advanced ig- norancc of the law and lack of law-breaking intent in making his defence. He was fined $25 and costs, with Judge Edward Mascolo remitting the fine and costs but de- Claring that any one else arrested on the same count would be dealt with severely.
 Testifying for the state were tldIOlN. NtlSNN. b' BulS utiil ti'N food commissioners, and $. A. Washburn, chief inspector, also Lieut. William Pollard of the To- cal detective bureau, the arresting officer.
 Part of Local Drive
 After court, the two representa- tives of the commission told re- porters that the local arrest is part of drive to keep out of state ice cream manufacturers, whose plants do not meet Connecticut standards from making a bootleg market of this state.
 In one case that came to their attention. Kelsey and Washburn said. they found that a New York concern selling to dealers in this state had a bathtub as one of 'ts principal pieces of manufacturing equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
CUARDSMEN ARE
 BARRED BY CITY

Northampton, Mass. Aug. 19.- (UP)-National guardsmen to-day were barred from this city be- cause of alleged serious fights, pre-dawn revelry, and general dis orderly conduct which marked the weekend visit of the 101st and 102nd regiments. Acting Mayor Charles l.. Dunn addressed let ter to Colonel E. H. Choate, com- manding officer of the two east ern Massachusetts regiments. de- claring that Northampton did not want his men to encamp here in tho futSrc.
 A serious light which oilegedly developed between companies from Lowell and Lawrence was only one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
Margaret Healey To
 WedNew York Youth
Cutler Street Girl to Marry Thomas Kelly Here Sept 2;
 St. Jean Baptiste Union Sponsors Picnic
WATERFOWL
Correspondent. Miss Agnes Cosgrove. Phone s75

, Those who received the first dose at the last conference should be present at this time to receive the second injection.
 These monthly conferences are sponsored by the Civic Union and will continue throughout the year. Miss Gerda Anderson, public health nurse, will be in charge.
 Miss Doris Odell of Cutler street has returned from a vacation spent in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Black of the Northfield road entertained at their home Sunday evening in hon. or of Mrs. Irene Conaway of Coun- ell Bluffs, Iowa, who is visiting her daughter Mrs. F. Bronson Williams of Waterbury. Her guests were Mir. and Mrs. Randolph Payne and daughter Barbara, MT. and Mrs. F. Bronson Williams and daughter Carol of Waterbury, MT. and Mrs Fred B. Williams of Waterbury and Mrs. Irene Conaway.
 Misses Jane Gordon, Edith Egg bert and Natalie Sims of Westfield, New Jersey are spending 6 week at the home of Miss Janet Gould on the Northfield road.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Bryan are vacationing at Cape Cod.
 Mrs. Myron Curtiss and daughter Ruth of Echo Lake Road, Mrs. John Turner of Main street, and Mrs, Ralph Humiston of Porter street have returned from Ocean City, New Jersey.
 Miss Jane Hosking is visiting Mir. and Mrs. William Hosking at Ham, monasset.
 Christy Dunnigan and Ned Stoddard of the Gurnseytown dis trict have returned from a weeks vacation in Bridgeport.
 Mir. and Mrs. Seymour Smith and children have returned from a two weeks vacation spent at Bantam Lake.
 Among those from Watertown who attended the meeting of the Litchfield Farm Bureau at Lake Waramaug last week were: MT. and Mrs. B. B. Skilton and son Sperry. Myron Wheeler, Edna, Grace. and Warren Wheeler. Darlene and Rob- ert Purvis, and Livingston Crowell
 Mrs. R. F. Colcord, Mrs. Blanche Norman. and Miss Ruth Wheeler of the Gurnesytown district motored over the Mohawk Trail recently
 Mrs. Charles Thackeray and children of Shelton are guests of Mrs. Jack Prestage of the North field road.
 Joseph Lovrinovicz has resigned his position with the Gimble Sta bles in Port Chester, New York. and is now employed at the Water town Riding club.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred HolZworth, have returned home from a vaca- tion spent in Worcester. Massachu- setts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

incident against which the acting mayor bitterly complained.
 He stated that band playing at a. m. Sunday kept many resi- dents awake and deluged his home with telephone protests.
 Several citizens were insulted by guardsmen, he charged.
 The guardsmen were cntoute to New York state for maneUvers. It was understood they had planned to encamp here on the return trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

The second annual picnic of L. Union St. Jean Baptiste was helt yesterday at Russin's farm and thu committee report very successful affair. The attendance was estimat' l ed between two hundred and fifty and three hundred. People began arriving about 10:00 a. m. and re- mained throughout the day.
 Picnic lunches were served, ath- letic events were held in the af- ternoon, and dancing was enjoyed until midnight. Theriault's orches- tra furnished the music for both old fashioned and modern danc- ing
 Winners in the athletic events were: 100 yd. dash for men, A Fafard; 200 yd, sand bag race: M. Couture; 30 yd. dash for women, Gilberte Cordeau; three-legged race, Gilberte Cordeau and Ger maine Berthiaume: horseshoe pitch ing contest. Germaine Berthiaume Children's races proved to be very popular.
 During the evening Miss Edmay Theriault entertained With tar dancing.
 The committee in charge of the affair was as follows: Rosario Far. | ley, N. Berthiaume, Bernard Mar coux, Alphonse Berthiaume, sam uel Collins, and M. Deziel.
 Warrants Issued Dog Warden Ellsworth Leach an. nounces that number of warrants have already been served on loca people for keeping unlicensed dogs in town, and that he will continue his house to house canvass until the check up is completed. Both towr and state authorities have knowr for some time that people have been continuously violating tho dog laws by not registering theii dogs, and all those to whom war rants are served during this check. up will have to appear in court.
 Mrs. Jane Kelley Dies Word has been received of tho death of Mrs. Jane Kelley at the home of relatives in Saltsburg Pennsylvania during the past week Mrs. Kelley Is the mother of Mrs Andrew Mcintosh of the Taf' School, with whom she has resid' ed for a number of years.
 The monthly well baby confer. ence will be held tomorrow after. noon at the community house al 800 o'clock. This will be the last , opportunity this summer for chil. dren of pre-school age to receive the first dose of diphtheria toxoid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

to traces of ruddiness and light tan. Jail authorities guarded plans for her release, but 1t was under stood Norma would be freed at a. m. Wednesday, and that her min isters father, the Rev. Norman Brighton, would call for her in an automobile and drive her to the family home in Natick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
larket Turned to Selling as "Must" Bills Passed
Guffey Coal Measure Passage Started 1t
Wall Street Thinks It Will Throttle Profits of Coal In.
 dustry-RaiIway Bill Was Still Another Cause

fractionally lower while losses in corn ranged to more than . cent a bushel in the December position. Cotton was steady again the pre- vious close. Foreign exchange rates were mixed in dollar terms with the lira weak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

The wedding of Miss Margaret Mary Healey, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Michael D. Healey of Cutler street, and Thomas Kelly, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Peter Kelly of Watertown, New York, will take pace Monday, September 2, at St. Johns church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
UTILITY HEAD IS IN
 VERY ANGRY MOOD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19
CUFFEY COAL BILL
 HASBEEN PASSED

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-19

Miss Doris Odell of Cutler street has returned from vacation spent in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-19
HOUSTON

Houston N. E. Charge. J. 4. Graham
pastor
Houston M. L. Church: Sunday
school $3.50 a. m. Howard Moore, su-
perintendent. Preaching 10:3O a. m.
and p. m. On Sunday morning a
vote will be taken to elect the dele
gates from the charge TO the annual
conference.
MillwoOd NJ. E. Church: Sunday
school 1880 p. m. Walter Dill, super
intendent. Preaching $3.50 p. m.
Williamsville NJ. e. Church: Sun
day school 2 p. m. George Fatman,
superintendent. p. m. local service
Edward Prettyman, leader.
Sunday, July %, will be observed
as go To Church Day" in this
church. Everyone is urged to bring
someone else. A special program.
featuring special music will be ar
ranged. Last Sunday beautiful pull
pit Bible was presented to the
church by a number of friends of
the pastor and his wife. George Eli
Oft also has presented a beautiful
Bible to be used in the Sunday
school. Both pastor and people are
deeply grateful for these gifts.
Don't forget the ice cream social
on the Williamsville Church lawn
on Saturday night, July 20. Ice
cream and cake in abundance.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-19
WARWICK

The dog days Of summer are a
hand, so expect hot and depressing
weather for a month or more.
It's too hot for social visiting il
comfort, but life must go on.
Mrs. A. L. Rust has been enter
tanning John Hickman and family
and all passed a day at Bethany
Beach last week.
Mrs. H. A Cooper has had Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Smith of Wilmington as
guests.
Charles Short and wife visited her
sister, Mrs. Matte Emory who is a
patient in the Milford Emergency
Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Short and chill
dren visited her sister, Mrs. Mildred
Hudson at Bishopville last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. BartO of Indian Riv-
er had friends from Wyoming and
as guests last Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-19
COKESBURY

Between showers and high tenn
peratures most folks in rural Sus-
sex have had about all they could do
to keep even partly comfortable the
past week; so only a few made Wis
its, only in quest of comfort.
Alfred Messick and wife had as
dinner guests Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Lofland of Greenwood.
Mrs. Hattie Fleetwood has her
daughter, Miss Mary, home with her
this week.
Henry w. Isaacs has been with
his grandparents here this week.
Miss Doris King is visiting Mrs.
NJ. C. Jangren at Lewes this week.
w. B. Owens and daughter have
had friends from Wilmington with
them for this week.
Miss Betty Tracy from SeafOrd
has been visiting her sister here this
week
Milford chronicle., 1935-07-19
OCEAN VIEW

Prof. and Mrs. Harry Menser and
children motored to Ridgeway, N. j..
where they will spend their vacation
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Calvin and
daughters, of Elizabeth, N. j., are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Belts
and Mrs. Edward, Hickman.
Capt. Charlie Keene of Cape May,
N. j., spent a few days with his fsm-
lily here.
Mrs. Annie Belle West and Miss
Matte H. Belts and brother, David
Belts, his wife and niece Elsie Belts,
and John West, Jr., spent the week
end here at their summer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Derrickson
of Milford, were guests Of Mr.. Owen
DerricksOn.
DR.. and Mrs. James A. Belts of
Easton, Pa, spent last weekend with
Mrs. Georgia A. Richards.
Howard Burton from Philadelphia
visited his family here.
Miss Doris Hickman returned Sat
urday after spending two weeks with
her sister in Elizabeth, N. ].
Wilmer Burton is employed at the
Lewes Fisheries, at Lewes.
Miss Olive West and guests are
occupying their summer home here.
The Loyal Workers Sunday School
Glass mOtored to Rehoboth last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Morris and
children of Dover, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel T. Belts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Steele, son
of Thomas Steele. of Asbury Park.
N. j., and Joyce and Marie Hawkins
Of Illinois, we're guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilmer Steele.