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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
C. Of C. To Publish
 Excise Tax Pamphlet
Brochure to Be Sent to Mercantile and Industrial Ex
 ecutives Employing Over Eight Persons in City {

The Waterbury Chamber of Com merce is working on the prepara- ton of a pamphlet explaining as simply as possible the excise tax imposed by the Social Security act, which becomes effective Wednesday the first of January. Within a week or the ten of January. Within a week sent for study to every mercantile and industrial executive employing over eight persons in the city, Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce said today.
 On a date to be definitely selected next month, MT. Green said, local business men will be invited to att tend a meeting similar to that re- gently sponsored by the state cham Der of commerce in Hartford, at which a speaker familiar with the subject will explain in detail the provisions of the act.
 MT. Green said the pamphlet to be sent out here would break down into charts the mass of confusing data made available by the federal government. He has written to the United States Chamber of Con- merce for a bulletin. composed by the Cleveland organization, said to be the most comprehensive and understandable work of it kind yet published.
 See Special Session
 The Hartford session was primar- fly for the discussion of state legis- lation which will be necessary be- fore Connecticut can legally share the benefits of the federal act. Ob- servers incline to the opinion that a special session of the legislature will be necessary to enact the ne- cessary measures.
 Internal revenue collectors have received orders to begin collection for the New Year, and it is ex- pected that the national board set up to administer the act will issue regulations next week. No infor- nation from this body has yet been received for use here.
 The tax is not payable until Jan- uary 1, 1887, but employers are ad- vised to set aside 8 reserve each month equal to the amount of the tax to be paid in order that there can be no question about ability to pay the tax at the end of the year. Employers records should contain the age of each employe, length of time he has been with the com- pany as well as the nature of his job, the rate of wage and the period of lay-off, if any.
 Data on the act is available for those interested at the chamber of commerce building on. Field street. The tax increases to two per cent in 1887 and is three per cent there after, and under the terms of the act, employees will contribute an equal share.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
PARTY. TONIGHT AT BOYS' CLUB
Park Dept. Loans Bleach- CTS to Accommodate An-
 ticipated Full House

The Boys Club has everything in readiness for their annual Christ mas party in the club gymnasium this evening at 2 o'clock.
 The entertainment for the even- ing will consist of ten acts compris- ed from local and out of town radio stars, circus acts from the Ringing Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, and talent from the local institu- ton
 Through the courtesy of the park department bleachers have been in- stalled in the gymnasium for seating accommodations for the 500 hun- dred boys the club is expected to- night. The gymnasium will be in theater style and will be decorated in the Christmas spirit, including a curtain, stage, and theater spotlight and other novelties to make the evening a banner one for the boys of the city.
 At the conclusion of the show re- treatments in the form of candy, fruit, popcorn balls, and ice cream will be given the boys.
 Ted ODonnell, club physical di- rector, will act as master of cere- monies for the evening, and will be assisted by Anthony Ciofani, John Stanwich, and William Johnson of the club staff.
 The complete program follows:
 Boys club symphonic orchestra. Under the direction of America Gentle.
 Coronet solo Merchant of ven- ice," America Gentle.
 Radio Skit. Frank Romano and Francis Sheehan.
 Accordion selectins. Anthony Mecca
 (a) Czardas (b) popular medley
 'The One Man Baseball Game Le Wop the clown.
 Francis M. O'Donnell, the Irish songster.
 (al When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, (b) Red Sails in the Sunset.
 Story telling, John White.
 The club singer, Victor Mannello (a) Without a Word of Warning, (b) Treasure Island.
 Juggling Gus.
 Knife Throwing Exhibition. The Great Powell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Daily Statistics On Auto Accidents

showed that so far this year 388 people have been killed as compar- ed with 387 last year, while at the same time 13.012 were injured this year as compared with 13,883 year ago.
 Fatality Record
 "Of course, the accident and fatality record is my chief concern" Commissioner Connor stated. T am encouraged, however, that the rec ord in the future will be appreciably improved as automobile manufac- turers during the recent months have themselves taken over the problem of highway safety. Many of them are carrying on intelligent and intensive educational cam- paigns and are now turning their attention to safety rather than to speed. This in itself should prove effective in lessening the tragic loss of life on the highways"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
Congressman Advises
 On National Defense
New England States to Become Target for Raiding
 Planes States Representative J. Joseph Smith

United States Congressman J. Joseph Smith told members of the Irish-American Social Club last night that with the rapid improve ment in the building of airplanes, New England and especially Con. necticut and the Naugatuck valley would be the first target for 8 Eu- ropean invasion. The speaker re- ferred to the amount of brass and ammunitions manufactured in this vicinity as heinz the reason why an enemy would concentrate on this area. Should European bombers span the Atlantic, he said they would not be brought down before they had done their damage, due to the present coastal defense. Sev- eral of these bombers such as the new Boeing machine can travel at 300 miles per nour. have 8 bomb carrying capacity of 5000 pounds and crew of 12 men. Even anti aircraft guns would be of little or no use in event of a night raid or if the invasion came from differ ent directions.
 Congressman Smith told his au- dience that present plans call for the establishment of new air base at Newfoundland and several throughout New England inward from the coast in preparation for such an invasion from Europe. On the Pacific coast a base will be es- tablished in Alaska and several per- haps near the mountain regions. Newfoundland and Alaska are about 1000 miles closer to the European and Asiatic coasts than the nearest city of the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines.
 800 New Planes
 The speaker, who is member of the committee on military affairs in congress stated that the contracts will now be given for the manufac- ture of at least 800 new army planes each year and within short time the army air force will have 2,000 planes. We have about HOO planes in use today, he said. Some of these can travel at least 5000 miles with out stopping while others to be made will vary in distance, some reaching a total of 5000 miles. What can be done here can be done
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
CUNMEN ESCAPE
 WITH SIS LOOT

Police today were seeking traces of three bandits who early this morning entered the Orange street tavern and fled with $15. Two of the trio were armed. The gunmen escaped after a motor car pursuit by several patrons of the establish ment, who lost them near Exchange Place after following them down in an automobile.
 Motor Patrolmen Alfred Overton and John Mcdonnell secured the section in the neighborhood of the tavern and questioned witnesses but were unable to find any traces of the armed hold-up men.
 One of the men was armed with a .45 caliber revolver, while another had 8 smaller weapon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
POLICE TO PROBE
 ALLEGED ASSAULT

Police have under investigation an alleged assault which James Murray, 35, of 78 Laurel street. claims that he was the victim of Christmas eve. Murray entered St.. Mary's hospital Thursday, and De- tective John Calvin was called into the case yesterday.
 Murray has a concussion of the brain, which he says resulted from blow over the head by two men who set upon him on Williams street Tuesday night. Murray man. aged to keep them from robbing him and went to his home.
 At first he declined medical tfeat- ment, but when his condition grew worse he was prevailed upon to go to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
THEATERS GRANTED
 ANNUAL LICENSES

Meeting in special session last night the board of aldermen grant, ed local theaters permission to con- duct Sunday afternoon perform ances. The petitioners were the State, Palace and Strand theaters. However, the aldermanic vote was framed to include all of the local theaters. The state law requires that permission be asked annually of the aldermen so that perform ances on the afternoon of the Sab bath may be conducted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
THOMASTON MAN
 FRACTURES SKULL

PA fracture of the skull was sus- tained by Felix zello, 50, of Thomas ton, when the car in which he was riding crashed into trolley car at Thomaston avenue and Homer street early last night. zello is at the Waterbury hospital. His name is not on the danger list but his hurts are believed to be serious.
 Frank Bailey, claim agent for the Connecticut Co, said that the trol- ley was operated by Clarence Per- cival of 69 Kingsbury street, and that it. was standing still when the auto crashed into its mid-section. Both vehicles were damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
TAR BOILS OVER
 ON KITCHEN STOVE

Large quantities of smoke enan- ating from the windows of the home of Peter Signori at 400 Perkins ave- nue yesterday afternoon caused neighbors to believe q fire of serious consequence was in progress. Three companies of fire apparatus re- sponded but investigation showed only e pail of tar had boiled over on the kitchen stove. Small dam- uge from the smoke resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
BRASS CITY MAN
 SUED FOR $25, 900

Edward Wilder of Waterbury is named defendant in a $25,000 civil action filed yesterday in the Litch- field superior court by Claire Barcher of Salisbury. The woman seeks to recover for injuries sus- tained in an automobile collision on the Canaan-Salisbury road May 18th.
 The plaintiff says she signaled for a left turn into 8 gasoline station, but the defendant failed to grant the right of way and the collision resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
NO NEGLIGENCE IN
 DEATH OF ZABLODA

No criminal negligence in the death of Anthony zabloda, 19, of Waterbury, was founA in finding handed down yesterday by Coroner L. A. Smith of NMiddletown. The Waterbury youth was killed by an automobile driven by Charles J. Masin of Middletown on Dec. Sd, at Middletown. The youth was an en- rollee at the eco camp at Cobalt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
RUTH SEABURY TO
 SPEAK IN NEWTOWN

Miss Ruth I. Seabury, secretary Of the American Board of Foreign Mis- sions, will address the meeting Of the Newtown church Young Peoples society tomorrow night. The Chrisr mon society of the First Congrega- tional church of Waterbury and the Young Peoples society of the church have been invited to attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28
SENATOR CULHANE
 SHOWS NO CHANGE

No material change in the condi- tion of Senator George T. Culhane during the night or this morning was poted at st. Mary's hospital where he is suffering from an acute heart attack. The senator remained in e serious condition although his name has been removed from the danger list. Attending physicians were encouraged today with the way in which Senator Culhane IS bat- ting the heart attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-28

Edward J. Loughlain, ST., past president of the Irish- American Social Club was recently hOnored with Sincere Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year" in 8 card from the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alderman Alfred Byrne, T. D. and the Lady Mayoress. The card pictures the Mansion house in Dublin.
 MT. Loughrain said that he will always treasure the card and soon after it's arrival 1t was framed. The envelope in which 1t was enclosed is also framed. It is postmarked Baile Atha Claith A and was mailed at 9:15 a. m. on Y December 10th.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
Appointment of Kirtley
Police Chief is Pleasing
TO Colored Citizens

The naming Of Sergeant ". B.
Kirtley as Chief Of Police by May
or Charles Smith this week was
pleasing news to seattle's colored
citizens. For several years Ser
geant Kirtley was In charge Of the
18th Avenue-Jackson Street dis
triet largely populated by colored,
Japanese and Chinese. He was
noted for his fair treatment Of all
classes. There are many known
cases Of assistance given to needy
persons by Sergeant Kirtley. A
strict disciplinarian nevertheless,
Sergeant Kirtley is Of easy APP
proach and friendly to all. citi-
zens can rest assured there win be
no clubbing or mistreatment Of
prisoners BY police while Sergeant
Kirtley is chief. Incidentally, Ser
geant Kirtley has been a subscrib-
er Of the Enterprise for several
years which, he says, is read by
each member Of his family every
week.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
GAINES KNOWS
FINANCES


Citizens Who keep IN touch with
the city's financial affairs know
that Seattle at the present Is IN q
very precafious condition. both as
to the budget for 1875 and general
tund warrants outstanding. Citi-
zens who vote st the coming Pri-
mary and General elections might
wen consider the fact that expert
ence IN financial matters ard bU-
siness would be an asset IN a can
didate. Such q candidate is VIM.
A. Gaines, who was raised IN the
banking business. and has had 4
years actual experience in the
County Treasurers office, thereby
acquiring a thorough and complete
understanding Of the financial
problems of ths city and county.
His public record is one Of unques-
toned ability; q record without a
blemish.
Mr.. Gaines is a candidate for
the long term ia the Council and
IN addition Tor the completion Of
the term he Is now serving in the
Council, as he was chosen by the
city Council to FIJI out the unex-
pired term of Roy Misener, who
resigned.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
Citizens Committee To
Meet Saturday Night


Reports from delegates sent 70
Olympia 10 oppose the anti-mar-
riage bin win be heard IN a meet
ing Of the Colored Citizens Com
mittee to be held 8 p. N. this sat
urday night at the First A. M p.
Church. Permanent organization
Of the committee IN interest OF col
ored citizens was effected last Fri
day night IN meeting attended
by 100 representatives Of organi-
cations at First A.M.E. Church.
william H. Wilson was elected as
chairman; W. ]. Hyatt, secretary,
and Mrs. ]. n. Drake, treasurer.
P. Frazier and H. R. Cayton, who
spent the week in Olympia, lobby
ing against the anti-intermarriage
bin, reported considerable opposi-
ton to the bill and good prospects
Of It being killed, They viii re-
port On the bill again Saturday
night Messrs. Frazier and Hyatt
were authorized to solicit funds to
defray expenses Of the campaign.
They are the only persons author
lied to solicit. All persons inter-
ested in defeat OF the anti-inter-
marriage bill are invited to the
meeting Saturday night.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
JunsoI Club Has
ENLARGED Program

The Junsol Club for men and
boys this week began drive for
larger membership. The club is
sponsored by the Colored Branch
Y.MC.A. It is the purpose of the
club to advance the social and re-
irrational activities Of colored men
and boys. Membership is open to
men and boys over IS years of age.
The club has secured the exclusive
use of the swimming pool at the
Main Y each Monday evening. The
following classes are also conduct
ed: Swimming, Monday 6:30-7:aO.
Y. M. c. A.; Vocational Guidance,
Wednesday 6:sO-s:30, Longfellow
School; Boxing, Friday 6:30-0:s0.
Garfield High; Basketball, Friday
6:SO-9:s0. Garfield High; Current
Topics, Saturday 800 500. Tennis
Club. Haskell Campbell is direc-
tor of activities and Alvester War
field is secretary of the club.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21

Land Office under President VII
SON
In declaring his candidacy for
the council, Alfred Rochester said:
After watching the filing list Of
councilmanic candidates and ana
lying who they were, and in most
cases what they stood for. it SEEM
ed to me that a candidate repre-
senting the large majority Of mer-
chants. business and professional
people, and just plain home own
ers and taxpayers might not only
be unique but decidedly beneficial
to the greatest number of citizens.
AS councilman it would De my
duty, and my procedure to coop
crate with the mayor, the county
commissioners and other public Of
ficials when 1 thought they were
acting in the best interests Of the
community regardless Of any po-
Iitical or personal differences, Ell
Their fancied or actual. In short,
my actions as a councilman would
be prompted solely by the city's
welfsn..v
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
NoTlcE-AII unpaid subscrip.
tIons are being discontinued

Invitations have been extended
by DR.. and Mrs. Giles Graves for
an At Home on Sunday during the
hours of 2 to 5.
DR.. Arthur Williams, teacher of
English. entertained the members
of his class with a party last week
at Washington School.
Mrs. Milton Vernon was hostess
for the meeting Of the Social Eight
Club at her home Monday. The
program feature was the reading
Of Lincoln's Gettysburg speech by
Mrs. Henry Davis. The next meet
ing of the club will be at the home
of Mrs. j. H. williams.
Flowers at less than downtown
prices at the East Madison Flower
shop, 22O1 E. Madison Street.
Mrs. Helen Honeysuckle return
ed last week from three months
visit in California.
Keep off dat: March 8. Benefit
banquet at Mt. Zion Baptist church
The Mems Progressive Club held
meeting Monday evening at the
home Of Mr.. George A. Wright
Mr.. Roland Hayes, famous ten
or, on a concert tour of the North
west, arrived in Seattle Tuesday.
He is a guest at the home Of Sgt.
and Mrs. w. H. Hipshur
Keep off date April % Annual
Easter Monday dance auspices Of
Daughter EIks.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Hardin en-
tertained with a dancing party on
Friday evening in honor Of Mr..
Donald Lucas. twenty-five young
people enjoyed the affair. Miss
Jane Chandler and Mr.. Ben Chand-
Ter, Jr., and Mrs. Anna Shields as
sisted in caring for the guests.
Mrs. Belle Tyler and Mrs. c. w.
Wigington Of st. Paul arrived in
the city Saturday to spend two
weeks here. They have taken an
apartment at the Adelphi.
Mrs. Margaret Malone win be
the featured soloist in a group of
songs for the Peace Conference at
the Y.W.C.A. Thursday evening
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
Fred Wocdson Named
Assistant Poundmaster

Fred woodson, active in local
Republican circles, was appointed
assistant poundmaster following a
CONFERENCE Of Mayor Charles L.
smith Hnd Chief Of Police w. B.
Kirtley, Wednesday. Woodson fills
vacancy caused by the death Of
J. Fletcher Oliver, poundmaster
for is years. He had the endorse
ment Of the King County Colored
Republican Club and the confer
ence between the Mayor and Chief
was attended by q. /. Robinson,
president, and Clarence r. Ander-
son. secretary, Of the club. Wood
son was born in Seattle and grad
ueted from Broadway High School.
There are three colored employees
at the city pound. The other two
are w. e. vrooman and James
Lenair.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
Military Rites Held
For Lawrence chavis


Military funeral rites under aus
pieces Of Lewis Ford Post No. 2se,
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Of
which he was a member. are to be
held today Thursday at the First
A.M.E. Church for Robert Lawr-
ence chavis. World War veteran
VINO died Sunday, February IL, at
Providence Hospital. chavis sue
cumbed to pneumonia after one
weeks illness He contracted a
cold while playing golf the seek
previous which Developed into in
fluenza, and finally pneumonia.
The Rev. II. B. CAN'T. pastor of
First A.M.E. Church, assisted by
the Rev. A. L. Byrd Of Tacoma,
viii officiate at the services. Vocal
selections win be rendered BY Mrs.
Ruby Santos and James Clayton.
Chavis. a former resident Of Ia
coma. has resided n Seattle five
years. He had a distinguished war
record. Enlisting as a private, he
was promoted to Captain for bra
very in battle He was 80 years
old. ara was born in Quincy H.
He IS survived BY his mother,
Mrs. Hattie Chavis, a sister, Mrs
Susie Martin, two brothers. jay
and Ray, all of Tacoma. and a wi,
dow, Mrs. Lille csaeyis in Seattle.
Funeral arrangements are in
charge Of the Angelus Co. and in
telment win be in Lake View ce-
metery
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21

Negro Health Week viii be OBJ
served in Seattle in May instead
Of March, according to announce
ment by the Seattle Urban League
sponsoring the event. The Wom-
ems Auxiliary win again sponsor
city-wide lawn contest for which
prizes are offered. Persons desir-
ing to enter the contest are asked
to register their names with Mrs.
Jessie Shields, president, or Mrs.
Bertha Campbell, secretary of the
Women's Auxiliary.
DR.. J. 7. Sawyer is reported cri-
tically i'll with little hopes Of re-
ccvery
The Harmony Quortette, direct
ed by Prof. M. A. Fleming, return
ed to Seattle Wednesday from a
concert tour Of Idaho.
The Rev. T. M. Davis and daugh-
ter, Justitia, returned Wednesday
from a visit to Oakland.
Miss Marie White Of Tacoma
spent the week end visiting Miss
Myna Belle Annette at the home
Of Mrs. J. S. Murray.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
Cincinnatus Candidates
Call For New A Deal
In The City Council

A complete new deal in the city
council is necessary If Seattle Is to
have clean, business-lilxe city gov
eminent, declares the Order Of Gin
cinnatus in endorsing .s:e candida
cies Of FREDERICK 9. Ha,nley and
Arthur B. Langlie.
I'VE believe a majority Of Seat
tie people feel, as we do, that we
can't have satisfactory city gov
eminent as long as we keep re-
turning to the council the politi-
clans that for years have control
led It's policies says a statement
issued by Cincinnatus.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21

Syvilla Fort and Winifred In
gram have featured dance in the
University Of Washington Dance
Drama to be given in Meany Hall
next Wednesday night and next
Saturday afternoon, March 2. The
name of their dance is "Danzlos-
nanigose with music by the Span
ish composer, Lecuona. It is pre-
scented In a group Of advertisements
which precede the main part of the
program, THE Three cornered
Hat" a play in dance form. You
can get tickets for the Dance Ora
ma from the Women's Physical
Education Department on the cam
pus.
Open until I a. II. Jessle's Kit
chen, 1929 {. Madison st.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
NOTICE
Political Mass Meeting

The Washington State Colored
Democratic Club will hold a mass
meeting 3 p. m. Sunday, February
"a, at the Chandler Hall, 1918 23rd
Avenue, at which time candidates
for the City Council and Port Com
mission will be heard. We urge
all to attend this meeting e. A.
Pitter, secretary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21
LEoNA sPRAm

Funeral services for Mrs. Leona
spratt, an account Of whose death
was published last week in the En-
terprise. win be held Saturday, 2
p. M at the Angelus Chapel. The
Rev. H. B. CAN'T win officiate and
interment win be in Lake View
cemetery
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1935-02-21

Pending arrangements for burial
the body Of Mrs. Ella Bead is be-
ing held at the AngeIus Mortuary.
Mrs. Beard died from a heart at
tack February ~ A news item
of Mrs Boards demise was pub
lished II the Enterprise last week.