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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
LOCAL WOMAN
 TO BE HONORED
Fannie Mitchell Clark to Be Guest of Pythian
 Temple in Durham

Durham, Oct. 8.-Algon J. Smith lodge, No. 66, Knights of Pythias and Pythian Temple to be hosts to 1900 members of the order and it's auxiliaries to py homage to tits grand chancellor, Francis E. Korn of Durham, and it's grand chief, Fannie Mitchell Clark of Water bury.
 This quaint old New England vil- lage will be the scene of. great &C., tivity when the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias meet here on October 14th and 18th. The com- plete program has just been an- nounced by the committee consist ing of H. P. Ryan, general chair man, A. J. Libby, secretary, and J. Franklin Bailey on the advisory board.
 3 D. m.-October 14th 150 past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will have their annual meeting and bazaar in the town hall presided over by their past chief, Viola Hos- kins of Hartford.
 6 D. m.-BanquetS in honor ol Francis E. Korn. grand chancellor at the M. E. church.
 At the Pythian hall in honor oi Fannie Mitchell Clark, grand chiei of Waterbury.
 Supper to the Past Chiefs associa' ton in the Congregational church l. 7:30 D. m.-Under Marshal Albert 8. Hanson the parade consisting o POS units of the Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters, Uniform. Ranl Knights of Pythias, Dramatic ordel Knights of Khorassan.
 9 D. m.--The entertainment wil be in the Industrial Building of thu Fair association. Dancing in thu town hall 9 to 1 a. m. Halls ant buildings are being decorated fol the occasion. All Pythians ant their families and friends are in' vited to attend.
 a. m.-October 18th the grant lodge of the Domain will convene | in the industrial building for theii annual convention and election O officers.
 ga. m.-The Grand Temple Pyth' ian Sisters will convene in thu town hall for their annual conven' ton and election of 'officers. | II a. m.-Therc will be 6 join memorial service in the M. E church across the Green presided over by the Rev. George s. Brook of Rockville, the grand prelate O Connecticut.
 12:3O p. m.-Dinner will be served to the Knights of Pythias in thu Flower building. The Pythian Bis ters will dine in the main dinini room of the town hall.
 It is expected this 69th annua convention will close it's session b! ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
Y DRIVE STARTS
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Eight Tickets to Yale Navy Grid Game to Be
 Awarded Winners

With the largest ana strongest organization assembled in the past few years ready to do battle, the Red and Blue Armies in the Y an- nual membership enrolment week await the starting gun at 6:15 to- morrow evening. John A. Coe Tor his tenth consecutive year heads the drive as Commander -in-C Chief.
 A new element enters the compe- tition this year as the State Y. M. c. A: arranges inter-city competi- ton and pairs Waterbury to com- pete with the Hartford Y. M. c. A. Both associations have approxi- mately the same membership, but authorities like Red Central Char lie Templeton feel that the en- th,isiasm and fight in the Water bury campaign teams will bring the victory to this city.
 The two armies are ready for stiff tight. The Blues enter the field this year with a slight edge on the Red organization because of their victory of last year. Generals Carmody and Templeton will start the rival armies tomorrow night with their usual repartee and many of the campaigners look forward to this annual duel.
 A new element has also been in- tected as the Rotary and Kiwanit accept the challange of the more experienced, victorious Lions of last year for three-cornercd servict club battle in the service of one oi Waterbury's most worthy Christian examinations. These three impor- tart c.;.c clubs heartily indorse the good work the Y is doing in Wa. terbury, and in good-natured rivalry Bill Curtis as Rotary captain anc tho Kiwanis forces of Y president Charlie Larkin and Major Lev wilcox promise the Lions 8 stiff race and good beating.
 The prize for winning this year fl . block of eight tickets to the Yale Navy game. Theater tickets will bt given the high individual member. ship getter and box of candy eact evening will be awarded the win ing team for the night.
 The Y has @ great deal more thii yG for it's campaignerS to offer prospective members as 160 loya workers start Wednesday night tt "sell the YY" to young men ant boys of Waterbury.
 The Board of Directors has just finished redecorating club roomi and the gymnasium and lobby. Int program for the Physical depart. ment offers more time in the gym. nasium and more gymnasium class G for both business men and yount men with any kind of physical cx ercise necessary for individual cas- e.
 The Physical department commit tee has made 8 careful study O the desires of men joining the and offers competent instruction fl boxing and wrestling, swimming handball leagues, badminton squash. calisthenic drills, medicin, ball workouts, and all kinds of per, sonal, individual physical exercise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

Forget it," said Sandy. He turned to Lanning. What's this girl doing in Dover?" he asked.
 "She's stenographer, or some thing," replied Lanning. Works for Donald Montague, the lawyer"
 The other two men raised their eyebrows and looked at one an- other for a moment.
 Did you say something about opportunity? asked Sandy, grim ming. Lanning looked puzzled, and asked, What about it?"
 "Well," said the black haired man, i've might want to do q little business with this Montague some day, that's all. And if this dame"
 He looked again at Harkins. T guess you've got an assign ment, Sandy" he concluded. ' All unconscious of the fact that she was figuring so extensively ir this mysterious conversation, Jear Dunn rested her chin in her hands and looked fondly at Larry Glenn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
TRUSTEES PETITION
 IN DfSTRIC TCOURT

Judge Carroll c. Hincks will con- sider the petition of trustees for the Beardsley & Wolcott Mfg. Co.,. in regard to city taxes against the concern, at a hearing in the U. 8. district court at New Haven tomor- row morning. The personal prop erty tax claims against the Water vile company total 322,278.W for . four year period. The trustees ask the court to fix the rank and prior tiles of the various classes of claims pending company reorganization proceedings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

AA&4AxAOSs A. hCan you hear opportunity when it comes knocking" he asked.
 sandy Harkins grinned back at him.
 "Don't rush me-" he said. T only just met her. She's kind of a neat little number, at that"
 He let his gaze wander across inc room to the table where Joan Dunn was sitting with Bobby Wal lace and Larry Glenn.
 "Who's the guy with herY asked the black -haired man sud denly.
 "Boy friend" said Sandy.
 NO, not him-r mean the older one"
 Sandy looked at Larry Glenn.
 "Neyer saw him before," he said. "He wasn't there when l went over"
 The other man took longer look.
 T don't like his looks," he said unexpectedly.
 "What's the matter with him ?" asked Sandy.
 sT don't know. He just looks kind of like trouble, that's all. Know who he Is, Art?"
 The proprietor of the night club shook his head.
 "He's q new one on me-"
 sWho'd he come in with?"
 "He came in, alone," said Lam nfn9. "Took table over In the corner, ordered a club steak. and just sat there. Then. finally, l see hina talking to these two kids
 The black haired man turned away and shrugged his shoulders "Weli," he said, "I don't like his looks"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

Larry walked to the door with the two young people, patted them fondly on their shoulders and saw them into taxicab. As the car rolled away, he stood in the en- trance for moment, looking after 1t with thoughtful eyes, and the firm line of his mouth was trou- bled. Then he shrugged his shoul- ders and walked back into the nightc lub.
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

SYNOPSIS
 JEAN DUNN, pretty 21-year- old secretary, and BOBBY WALLACE, young automobile salesman, spend an evening at The Golden Feather night club. ART LANNING, the propri- etor, introduces SANDY HAR- KINS to them. Sandy explains he Is in Dover on business. He and Jean dance. When he asks if he can telephone her she evades.
 Later LARRY GLENN, friend of Jeans father, joins Jean and Bobby. Glenn Is a lawyer, now engaged In government work. Bobby and Jean are both de- lighted to see him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
by Robert, Bruce
Was She a FIirt?

Jean Dunn didn't mean to encour. age Sandy Harkins. Jean was engaged q. but she saw Sandy often. Sudden. ly, with dramatic abruptness, she found herself at the very center of . seething whirlpool of events -fantag. tic, yet grimly real. The new serial, ''The Golden Feather" tells the story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
St. Joseph's Holy Name Bulletin

The fifteenth anniversary in memory of the fall of Wilma will be observed by the people of St. Jo- sephs parish Saturday night, Octo- Der 12 at 8 o'clock in St. Joseph's auditorium. Rev. John Ambotas, of Hartford, who recently returned from Lithuania will be one of the principal speakers. Other local speakers will also be heard. A Spe- cial program of folk songs will be rendered by members of the St. Jo- seph's choir under the direction of A. Alexis. Dancing will follow.
 There will be a rehearsal of the st. Joseph's Holy Name Fife and Drum Corps tomorrow night at 6:3O o'clock Tn the old school, under the instruction of Terrence O'COnnor.
 A fall festival dance sponsored by the members of the Holy Name society will be held in the new schools auditorium Saturday, Octo- Der 19. The Melodians will supply the music.
 The Lithuanian Catholic Students association will hold their regular monthly business meeting Sunday October 13 in the club room at tho usual time.
 Glasses in Lithuanian began Wed. nesday but 1t is not to olate to reg ister. If you are interested "dror in" tomorrow night at the Lithuan' ian Catholic Students clubroon (second floor in the old schooD ant Rev. John Kripas will be glad t see you.
 A card party sponsored by thu St. Ann's society will take plac' October 25. The Knights of Lith uania will hold Halloween danc' Saturday, October %. The Hol! Name society will hold It's regula monthly business October 2.2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08
BIDDERS sHUN HAZARDOUS
 .lnR

Moscow, Idaho (U.P.)-only one bidder sought the job of painting the city water tower. Five pros- pectiye bidders considered the work too hazardous. The tank will be sprayed from 90-foot Ncaff0ld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

Canada. Using an airpiane, q party is surveying feeding grounds
 in Manitoba and ontario to dcter-
 mine how wild ducks have farcd during the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-08

WTYD DUCK CENSUS STARTS
 Winnepeg. Man. (U,P.)--Thc annual international wild duck census has started in Western
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
QUINN DEFENDS
DR.. BALL0U

Speaking at a meeting last night
of the Brookland Citizens Associa-
ton, Henry I. Quinn, member of
the Board of Education and promi-
nent local attorney. defended DR..
Frank w. Ballou. school Superin-
tendent. against recent adverse
criticism.
Such criticism. Mr.. Quinn said.
is without foundation.
He told members of the associa-
ton the board is striving for a
larger appropriation for expansion
of the school system.
A resolution was adopted asking
for the construction of a 12-room
school in Brookland. In the event
additional taxes are needed the
association recommended they be
sought in inheritance levieS, in
creased taxation OF public utilities,
and an additional 1-cent tax on
gasoline, this last not to be re-
Stricted for highway purposes.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
ALLEN TO HEAD
BIRTHDAY BALL

Commissioner George E. Allen
has been appointed chairman of
the committee to direct arrange
mentS for the Washington 1886
birthday ball for President Roose-
welt on January 80. the proceeds
of which will go to infantile paraly-
sis sufferers.
Henry L. Doherty, national
chairman of the Presidents Birth
day Ball Commission for Infantile
Paralysis Research, made the an
nouncement of Mr.. Aliens ap-
pointment yesterday.
The Commissioner will appoint
a committee to assist him which,
it is understood, will be composed
of men and women prominent in
WaShington'S social, official, and
civic circles.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
MORT BEACH
FIRE CHECKED

NORTH BEACH, Md, Dec. IT..
Fire destroyed the Burrows real
estate office building here today
and threatened to spread to
other structures in the business
section when stiff winds from
Chesapeake Bay swept through
the town tanning the flames.
Members of the Volunteer
Fire Department worked franti-
cally until 4 o'clock this morning
before the fire was finally under
control. Firemen did not know
how the fire started. They
estimated the damage at $4,000.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
Adm. H. 6. Hamlet
Reported Recovered

Rear Admiral Harry G. Hamlet,
61-year-old commandment of the U.
S. Coast Guard. was reported re-
covered yesterday from what ply
Sicians described as "a severe
cold" which has confined him in
the Naval Hospital for the past
two weeks. Admiral Hamlet. re-
cipient of the congressional gold
Life-Saving Medal of Honor, has
been with the Coast Guard 43
years. He is expected to leave the
hospital shortly.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
Alexandria Offered
Site for Power Plant

now. the city could procure a
grant of As per cent of the cost
from the Federal Government.
The corporation contemplates
selling its current to other
municipal communities, if Alex
andria is not interested.
The Occoquan dam is % feet
high and slows sufficient
amount of water to serve as the
central unit for a water-power
manufacturing plant capable of
serving all of Alexandria, its
builders believe. The site is nine
miles from Alexandria.
Alexandria now pays $4,000 a
year for its street lights, and
the domestic rates charged resi-
dents are substantially higher
than those paid in Washington.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
Ken Murray
Says:

That was certainly a devas-
tating fire that swept the new
Post Office Building in Wash
ingtOn the other day You
don't suppose it was the Ad-
ministratiOn trying to prove
they still have money to burn?
They say there were so many
red automobiles with 81. D."
on them, that the spectators
thought 1t was the first con.
tingent Of the Roosevelt band
wagons.
In the middle Of the excite
ment, q fireman ran out Of the
burning building with $780,
100000 worth Of gold certificates
in his hand. However, nobody
paid much attention to him, as
they thought it was just another
deserving Democrat"
A particularly humorous as.
pect Of the whole cOnflagratiOn:
Optimistic Republicans claim 1t
was Jim Farley burning his
buildings behind him.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. II.
Possibility that Alexandria city
may operate a municipally-owned
electric plant arose today with re-
ceipt of a letter by Mayor E. C.
Dawson offering the city a power
site with which to make its own
electricity.
1t was submitted by Attorneys
Emery N. Hosmer and John Locke
Green, of Arlington Court House,
representatives of the Occoquan
Hydro-Electric' Plant. a privately
owned corporation headed by Col.
Fred B. Ryons, of Hoadley, Va,
Prince William county.
Early action on the part of
Alexandria officials was urged in
the letter, which pointed out
that if the dam site is purchased
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
DANCES MARK
BRIDGE RITES

An additional touch of color will
be lent to the ceremonies dedica-
ting the new Calvert Street Bridge
Thursday evening by program
of folk dancing which will be
staged in Rock Creek Park, it
was announced today.
The Russian dances will be Of
fered by girls of Neighborhood
House; the Christ Child Society
girls will dance the Highland
fling, and a group from Friend
ship House will present a Spanish
tango and a japanese dance.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
SAFEGUARDS
DEMANDED IN
RESOLUTION
More Inspectors andD.
c. Control of Federal
Lifts Proposed

Organized labor in the District
was up in arms today against con.
ditionS surrounding the inspection
Of elevators in public and private
buildings here.
Headed by the Central Labor
Union, which represents about
80, 900 local citizens, workingmen
were demanding adoption by Fed
eral and District authorities Of q
three-point program designed to
prevent accidents in elevators and
assure enforcement of safety
measures.
Demands Listed
In a resolution unanimously
passed last night at a meeting Of
the Central Labor Union, it is de-
manded:
/. That more elevator inspect
ors be added to the present Dis
trict Government force.
2. That more regular and eff
ficient inspection be given to
elevators in private buildings.
8. That the District Govern
ment be given Jurisdiction over
elevators in Federal buildings.
This action followed charges
made hv Harry S, Wender. Wash
ington attorney representing
Lovcal No. 10 of the Interna-
tional Elevator Constructors
Union, that Gin some instances
the Federal Government has
taken over buildings in which
elevators previously had been
condemned by District inspect
ors, subsequently placing these
elevators into serice in violation
of local regulations.
Accidents Cited
Vendors charges, based on
recent accidents in which sew.
eral persons have neen injured,
were contained in letters sent
by him to President Roosevelt
and the District Commissioners.
The message to the President
states, in part:
81 am delighted that you are
of the opinion that Government
establishments, as well as public
and private, should be brought
within the orbit Of District fire
inspection service, because Of the
fact that a great majority Of
Federal buildings in Ahe. Dis
trict are not subject to inSpec-
ton by municipal elevator in
spectOrs and, hence, are not
compelled to comply with regu-
Iati0ns prescribed under q spe-
cific mandate Of Congress for
the protection of the vast num-
Der of people who are the daily
users of elevator cOnveyances.
SAYS LAW is PLAIN
"The fact that Congress COM
mands the District Commits
siOners to make regulations with
regard to all elevators within
the District would seem Suf-
ficient to make it impossible OF
misunderstanding. However, the
fact remains that Federal build
ings are inspected by District
inspectors only upon request,
and even then there is no means
of compelling compliance with
the recommendations.
ut may also be Of interest to
you to learn that lifts in pri-
vate dwellings, sfteS once being
installed, are likewise not sub
ject to municipal inspection"
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
Firemen to Dine

TAKOMA PARK, Md, Dec. II
Members of the Takoma Park
volunteer fire department will
hold a get-together dinner in the
fire department hall tomorrow
night at z o'clock, j. H. Bilbrey
president of the department an
nounced here today.
The Washington times., 1935-12-17
MENACE
FOUND IN i. 5.
BUILDINGS
Files, Paper
Piles Blocking Exits
Provide Hazards

Fire-with attendant deStruc-
ton and damage to property as
we'll as the danger Of injury or
death-may be discovered at any
time in Government buildings
throughout the city, as happened
last week in the new ten million
dollar Post Office Department
Building, survey made by The
Washington Times revealed today.
Fire Chief Charles E. Schrom
and Fire Marshal Calvin LAUDER
warned Of this danger at the time
Of the Post office fire, AMI Presi-
dent Roosevelt expressed the be-
lief that the Federal Government
should live up to District fire
regulations.
But despite this, the survey
showed that the Federal Govern
ment is flagrantly violating the
fire laws. Wooden file cases. dry
and highly inflammable. are
packed with papers. Railways are
blocked off. Sprinkler systems are
lacking.
Many Are Menace
While the new buildings are Of
fireproof construction, many of
the old temporary" structures
rushed up during the war are still
in uSe-and constitute a serious
menace.
In these structures mo Smok.
ing" signs are conSpicuouSly
posted, but there is the ever pres
ent danger of fire from other
causes.
The worst hazard found by
Times reporters in making the sur
vey was in the Federal Surplus
Relief Administration. Here, in
a file room on the first floor, were
wooden filing cabinets, filled with
papers. And strewn about the
room were wooden boxes. some
broken to bits, providing excellent
kindling for a fire should one
ever start.
Similar conditions are to be
found in the old Patent office,
where file rooms are overcrowded,
the filing cases showed close to-
gether, with little space for
passage.
More Fire Hazards
In the Interior Department, a
filing room on the first floor con-
tains wooden cases and cabinets,
while on the floor above steel fill.
ing cases have been placed in the
corridors, blocking them off and
making exit in event Of fire diff
cult and dangerous.
Here are conditions as found
by Times reporters:
Post Office Department Build.
ing: Despite the fire of last week
open files are maintained in the
basement.
Commerce Department Building:
File rooms are neatly kept but
overcrowded, and in some papers
are packed on top Of steel files,
reaching almost to the ceiling.
Agriculture Department: Some
wooden file cabinets are found in
the oVercrowded rooms.
Wood File Cabinets
Labor Department Building:
File rooms equipped with steel
and wood file cabinets.
Federal Surplus Relief Admin
istration: Temporary building.
Files badly kept. Old wooden
cases and open files, papers reach
ing to the ceiling. No sprinklers.
Public Works Administration
Located in the Interior Depart
ment Building, the PWA has at
least two filing rooms in which
papers are stored in the open. In
the central files room on the Sec
ond floor steel cabinets house the
majority Of the papers, but much
inflammable material is stacked
on top Of some Of the cabinets.
One entire side of the room con-
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