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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Warm Welcome
 Accorded Santa

Naugatuck, Dec. 24.-Friends of Fritz Klambt, "Y' physical instructor here, say it was be- cause he wanted to make San- ta Claus feel warm after his icy dash from the North Pole. Others claim his chimney was so heated because he wanted to see whether under the infiu- ence of the warmth Santa's old bones would allow him to do acrObatic stunts like Fritz does.
 But the nasty old fireInen spoiled all preparations. All of which has to do with the fact firemen extinguished . chim- ney fire Sunday at the home of Fritz Klambt in Platts Mills. An overheated chimney was given as the prOsaic cause. But those who kEOw Fritz say it was just his way of giving Sam ta . warm welcome. "And if he can't take 1t, what good is he," Fritz says.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
HUGE COxCOMB GROWN

Houston, Tex.-CUP)-M. Arlla, farmer living near here, has re- ported growing 8 red coxcomb 16 inches in diameter and 46 inches in circumference. He believes the flow CT is the largest ever produced in this section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Beacon Falls, Dec 24-Edward Federwicz of 59 Beaver street, An- sonia, was fined $5 and costs of $11.-. S5 by Justice of the Peace Fred C.. Curtiss Friday night. Three dollars of the fine was rernitted. He was found guilty of violation of NruleS of the road. He had bee narested
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

the office has been doing. Post- master Walter Brown said today it was the heaviest bisiness his offlce has ever had at Christmas time.
 Crowds have packed the lobby of the office all during the day and the employees have had few breathing spells. Similar conditions are re- ported in the Union City office and at Buckley's drug store, a branch of the local office.
 The office will be open until o'clock tonight but officials have or- de-s not to make deliveries on Christmas day unless 1t is absolute ly necessary and indications this morning were that it would not be-, MT. Brown declared. A force of 10 extra employees was added last week but every worker has been rushed.
 Members of Naugatuck post, American Legion will play Santa Claus tonight by distributing Christ mas baskets to needy of the borough Joseph Raytkwich, Jr., is in charge. Commander Edward Gerber is as- sisting him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Dues Payable Today

Secretary Edward J. Lingenheld of the Naugatuck Building & Loan association will be in his office all day today and from 2 to 8 tonight to receive dues.
 As tomorrow is Christmas day he will not be in the office tomorrow but instead payments may be made Thursday, when he will be at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Much Mail

A heavy amount of mail has been received at the local postofice in the past week, it was learned today. Many packages and Christmas cards have been mailed and received here. The practice of using on and one half cent stamps and leaving the flaps open has become quite popular with the rank and file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

by State Trooper Maurice Purtell of the local barracks after his auto collided with one driven by Nicho- las Iaffogna of B Hilhouse avenue, Bridgeport on Monday, Dec. 16. Nobody was hurt in the accident, although both cars were consider ably damaged.
 Two Parties Enjoyed
 Two enjoyable Christmas parties were held last night. Children of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS
 WORKERS

London (UP)-There is work for every one who wants it in South Africa. This is the cheerful an- nouncement which has been issued by the South African Trade Con- missioner in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Henry and James Marlor, students at Manlius Academy, N. Y., are spending the Christmas holidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Marlor of Fairview avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
No DeIixery Tomorrow

There will be no mail delivery tomorrow, postofice officials being confident al business will be cleared up today. That conditions here are better is reflected in the business
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Miss Jeanne Caskey, a student at Ohio State college, is holidaying at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. John Caskey of Trow- bridge place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

American soaps and toilet prep aratoins were shipped to more than 90 foreign countries in the last 12 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Fred Dean, a student at Tufts Medical school is visiting his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Dean of Cliff street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Playlet Scores

The playlet "Santas Recovery presented recently in Nyumph school scorde quite a hit. Miss Ma bel Chatfeld teacher there, arrang- ed it. The cast consisted of Santa Claus, Earl Moran; announcer Dick Osterhoudt; North Wind, Jack Bau- kat; Jack Frost, Austin Ford; Snow spirits, Helen Mis-, Vivian Howe, Edward BetkowslSi, Salvatore Ach- file; Earth children, Marjorie Smith, Robert Burgess, John Noe and Har- riet Fischer; Gnomes, Leonard Rus- sell, James and Nathan Russell; Dolls, Marjorie and Marion Smith, Vivian and Harriet Fischer, Emily Mennillo; soldiers, Robert Burgess, John Noe, Howard Smith and Dick Osterhoudt.
 Ralp Tucker, a stundent at Massa- chusstt Institute of Technology, is spendig the Christmas holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Tucker of town.
 Mis- Elizabeth Schmitz, daughter of Selectmaf1 and Mrs. Theodore Schmitz, has returned from Junior Lasalle college, where she is a stu- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Town Hall Officials Given Turkey Dinner in Southford
FTRElIEN PLAY SANTA

Fostoria, O., (UF) FcStoria fires men are dev0ting their spare tina to rejuvenating used playthings foz the city's children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Get Holiday

Local Works Progress Administra- tion employees here did not work this afternoon and will also have tomorrow as holiday, both with pay. Warden John J. Sheridan was notified to that effect this morning by J. J. Wrinn, supervisor of WPA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Miss Helen Guild, a student at Mt. Holyoke college, is visiting her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. ClarencS Guild of Park avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Kaceys To Sponsor Public Bingo Game
 Friday, January 3
Rev. Edwin j. Gafney Guest of ROtarians This Noon; WPA WOrImen Idle Today and TOmOrrOw-Ben-
 jamin Benson to Be Inferred Thursday Morning
NAUGATUCK
Wm ,. Barter. CorTsspondent-Phone Naugatuck

Naugatuck, Dec. 24- Officials of the Town Hall and their friends made merry at a Christmas party held last night at Four Acres Inn, eouthford. The party proved most enjoyable.
 A turkey dinner was served and gifts were exchanged. Dancing fol- lowed this.
 Those who attended were: War den John J. Sheridan, Borough Clerk Charles F. Daly, Tax Collec- tor and Mrs. James Fitzgerald, Superintendent of Streets James Brophy, Personal Tax Collector James Brennan, Borough Engineer Robert D. Beardsley, Assitant Bor- ough Clerk Mrs. Theresa Wilcox, Assistant Town Clerk Edward Linz genheld, the Misses Janet Evon, Vera Cummings, Marie Lawlor, Mrs. Daniel Mead, Paul Beardsley, John Collins, Miss Margaret Gilbert and Michael Murphy, the last named of Waterbury.
 Paul Beardsley was chairman of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Christmas Music At St. Mary
 Magdalen,s Church

At St. Mary Magdalen's church, Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor. Masses on Christmas Day will be 6, 2, 8, g, 10 and II o'clock.
 The senior choir will sing at both high masses at 500 and HOO O. clock. The following program has been arranged by the organist, Mrs. Maud Donahue: Jesus of Nazareth. Gounod; Kyrie, Mentzels; Gloria, Mantzels; Credo, Montzels; Offer tory, Adeste Fidelis, Novello: Sanc- tus, Mentzels; Benedictus, Battman; ; Agnus Dei, Battman; Silent Night, Gruber. SoloistS, Mrs. Donahue, so- prano; Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Louis Stemm; altos, James Dwyer, Daniel Perrine; tenors, Patrick Martin, bass.
 At All Saints church, Rev. A. Nugent Samwell, rector. Christmas Communion at 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Arthur Melbourne, a student at Connecticut State college, is visiting relatives on Nettleton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Service To.nixht

A service at 11:30 o'clock tonight will be held in St. Michael's Episco- pal church with Communion being celebrated after midnight. Special music is planned with Alvin Woos- ter. choirmaster, directing. There will be a Communion service to- morrow morning at 10 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Robert Schildgen, 8 student at Georgia Tech, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. William Schildgen of New Haven road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Light Puzzles


 Borough officials are still wonder ing what was the bright shaft of light they saw last night about 8 o'clock as they journeyed in autos to the Southford where they held 8 Christmas party.
 They report seeing bright shaft of reddish light, rising vertically from the ground 1000 feet in the sky apparently having it's origin near Seymour. They at first thought it was reflection of a fire but some pointed out it would not be as ver- tical if it were, fireglow usually spreading out.
 It presented quite a weird sight and the officials were conjecturing to-day as to what it might have been. It should be pointed out they saw it before the party, not after.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
NEWS CLUB HOLD .45 TOURNAMENT
Marjorie FIOrian Enter tains Christian Endeav-
 or Members Last Night
OAKYlLLE
Correspondent: Mae WfIla Babiz
 1877 WatertOwn Avenue

Members of the Mems club of the St. Mary Magdalen's church met at the church hall last evening. Forty-five was enjoyed by the mem- bers attending who were: R. Ram son, Arthur Ingraharn, A. PoSa, G. Therrien, G. Conrad, E. Chatenau, L. Likus, H. Brouette, Patrick Mar tin, Henry Stella, John Gladden., Garry Flynn, Thomas Morris, Fred Derry, John Stokes, Arthur 1ngra- ham, w. Moody, Bart Flynn, Ed- ward Champagne, Charles Kelly, J. Murphy. D. Bellmore, William Champagne, Charles Champagne, Larry Ross, Lewis Pierce, Edward Kerr, Bert Coe, Daniel Horigan, c. Dains, R. Dains, r. Dunn, H. David- son, Jr., H. Davidson ST., Thomas Kennedy, Emil Chapius, John Lar ner, John shannon, Thomas Shields and Paul Johnson.
 The members of the Intermediate Christian Endeavor society of the Union Congregational church en- joyed a Christmas party at the home of Miss Marjorie Florian of Main street last evening. Miss Eleanor Hard, John Reed and Frank Tracy assisted Miss Florian. Games and music were enjoyed. A grab bag was on display. Later in the eve- ming delicious luncheon was served to the members attending who were: Doris Cederholm, Bar bara Edwards, Anna Marie Tringa, Eleanor Hard, Ernest Schreier, Irv- ing Decker, Frank Devorken, Mrs. Oscar Locke, Rev. Oscar Locke, James Florian, Marjorie Florian, Mrs. Ralph Florian, Ralph Florian, Richard Florian, Mrs. Kenneth Lar away, Ellsworth Leach. Carolyn Beardsley, Foster Snyder, John Reed and Raymond Cummings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

district No. 2.
 Up to 10 this morning no pay for WPA workers had come through and indications were they would not receive their pay before Christmas as had been expected. Their pay is not due until the end of the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Rev. Edwin J. Gaffney, of St.. Francis church was the speaker at the Rotary Club dinner this noon at Halls Tavern. Rev. Gaffney gave a talk on Christmas" He was round- ly applauded. The meeting was held to-day instead of tomorrow be- cause of the usual meeting day falls on Christmas. The meeting next week will also be on Tuesday be- cause Wednesday of that week is New Years day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
To Sing Carols Tonight

School children will sing Christi mas carols tonight from the Salem school balcony from 7:30 to 800 o'clock under the direction of Leon R. Corliss, music supervisor in the local public schools. About 30 are expected to take part.
 Last night members of the music department of the Women's Club sang Christmas carols through some of the streets, They enjoyed refresh ments at the home of Mrs. Winslow Russell at PlattS Mills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Set For Bingo Games

Final arrangements for the Bingo games to be held on Friday, Jan- uary at the Neary building, under the auspices of Ojeda Council, Knights of Columbus, have been made, Chairman John F. Casper announced to-day.
 Tickets have been sent to many members and they may also be se- cured from any member of the com- mittee. This is composed of Grand Knight Henry Daly, James Walsh, Joseph Hearns, Joseph Murtha, Pierce Casper, Daniel Fonohan, Ar lington Brown, Andrew OToole, D. Michael Smith, Alec Mccarthy, Rocco Cataldo, Kenneth Murphy, and Chairman Casper.
 The game is open to the public, Twenty grand prizes will be given away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

The funeral of Benjamin Benson, 50, who was found ded in his bed Monday morning at his home, 12 Aetna street, will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the Mccarthy Funeral Home, 21 Cedar street to St. Francis church at 10 o'clock where a requiem mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

ents, MT. and Mrs. Harry Benham of Rockwell avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Harry Benham. e student at Wes- leyan university is visiting his par
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Miss Blanche Laube who attends school in Boston, is spending the Christmas holidays with her par ents. MT. and Mrs. William Laube of Rockwell avenue.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
MATURITY
DECLINE SEEN

Total bond maturities for April,
1885, amount to $38,932, ,238, Of
which $17,427,35O are railroads.
$1O,847,4 are industrials and
$10,657,483 are public utilities.
This compares with a total of $780,
S36,O3S for March, 1885, and
$210,904,891 for April, 1884, &C.
cording to a compilation by Poor's
Publishing Company.
The total for April, 1885, is very
much smaller than for the CORE
spending month of 1884, due to the
tremendous falling off in railroad
maturities.
There are four important rail
road issues listed by Poor's as
maturing next month, namely:
$1,2O0,0O0 International Railways
of Central America per cent
notes, $2,O69,O00 Louisiana and
Northwest Railroad first SIS, ST.
077,000 Marquette, Houghton and
Ontonagon Railroad General IS
and $2,296,0OO Northern Maine
Seaport Railroad and Terminal
first SIS, all due April /.
The issue of International Rail-
ways of Central America notes
will probably be reduced by a
cash payment and the balance ex-
changed for a new issue of one
year notes. The Louisiana and
Northwest Railroad issue will not
be paid at maturity. An offer
has been made to holders of the
Marquette, Houghton and Onto
nagon Railroad general IS and
So ,296, 900 Northern Maine Sea-
port Railroad and Terminals first
SIS, all due April /.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
OTHER LOANS
: UP S8,000,000

The Federal Reserve Boards
condition statement of weekly re-
porting member banks in 81 lead
ing cities on March 20 shows de-
creaSes for the week Of 324 mil
lion dollars in net demand de-
posits, 224 millions in reserve bal
ances with Federal Reserve banks,
and "a millions in total loans and
investments, and an increase OF
81 millions in time deposits.
Loans on securities to brokers
and dealers in New York declined
$78.O00,O00 at reporting member
banks in the New York district,
and $79,O00,000 at all reporting
member banks; loans to brokers
and dealers outside New York city
increased $5,0OO,000 in the Chi
cago district and 100000 at all
reporting banks; and loans on
securities to others increased $6,-
100000 in the New York district
and $5,000,0O0 at all reporting
banks.
Acceptances Up
Holdings of acceptances and
commercial paper increased ST.
100000, real estate loans increased
81, 600 900, and "other loans" in
creased 100000 in the New York
district and 100000 at all
reporting member banks.
Holdings of United States Gov
ernment direct obligations in
creased $24,O0O,0O0 in the st.
Louis district, $18,000,000 in the
Boston district, $14,000,000 in the
New York district and $4,000, 900
in the San Francisco district, and
declined $32,0OO,00O in the Chi
cago district, all reporting member
banks showing a net increase OF
100000 for the week; holdings
of obligations fully guaranteed by
the United States Government de-
clined $4,000, 900 in the New York
district and remained unchanged
at all reporting member banks;
and holdings Of other securities
declined $1O,0OO,OOO in the New
York district and $5,00O,O0 at all
reporting banks.
Other Banks
Licensed member banks formerly
included in the condition state
ment of member banks in 101
leading cities, but not now in
cluded in the condition statement
of member banks in 101 leading
cities, had deposits Of $1,428,O00
600 on March 20, compared with
81, ,23S, 100000 and $1,432,000, 900,
respectively, on March 13.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
RADIATOR CITES
BUILDING RISE

A pronounced" expansion in
building modernization and re-
pairs, brought about through the
action of the (Roosevelt) Admin
istration in sponsoring that act"
and in it's application occurred in
1884. The foregoing statement Is
contained in the annual report
Of the American Radiator and
Standard Sanitary Corporation by
Clarence w. Woolley, chairman OF
its board of directors.
The total volume of new con-
struction during 1894, increased
about 4 per cent, as represented
by the floor space of structures
erected, largely as a result Of the
Governments public works pro-
gram. Residential construction in
257 identical cities declined from
24,557 new home units built in
1888 to 20,846 in 1884.
Net profit for 1884 after all
charges amounted to $1,455,227.
compared with net loss Of $751;
575 for 1893. The 1884 item Is
equivalent to II cents q share on
10,037 SOC shares of no par value
common stock outstanding. The
1888 loss was equivalent to 13
cents a share deficit for the COM
mon. Surplus as Of December 81.
1884, amounted to $l,568,627 and
the net asset or book value of the
common was $1203 a share. not
including any reserves set up for
the conversion of foreign cur
Tencies into dollars.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
Soft Coal Output
Highest Since 1929

Production of bituminouS coal
so far in March has been running
ahead of any like period since
1929. In each of the first two
weeks of the month output almost
reached the 100000 ton mark, a
level passed by one week of the
past four years, in the last week
of March, 1884, when output was
boosted substantially because Of
the price advanced on April !
that year.
Producers and consumers Of
bituminous are adding substan-
TALLY to their stock piles, because
Of strike fears.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
COTTON PRICES
WORK HIGHER

NEW YORK, March 26 G.NS0.
Profit taking was quickly absorbed
in cotton futures today and the
market was up slightly in early
trading.
Houses with Japanese connec-
tionS switched and were selling in
small lots. New Orleans and the
South were also disposing of cot
ton but ample trade support was
in evidence. There was some buy
ing from Alexandrian interests.
Commission houses made occa-
sional purchases for the most part
concentrated in the near contract
months.
May cotton was quoted at 11:07
up 7, July, lib, up Z and Octo-
ber, 10.77, up S.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
National Surety
Plan Operative

The approved plan of reorgan-
ization for the real estate Secur-
tiles guaranteed by National
Surety Company has been de-
clared operative with respect to
practically all series of securities
Of 10 of the companies affected by
the plan, and the new company,
National BondholderS Corpora
ton, has approved the first cash
distributions, ranging from 3 per
cent to IS per cent of principal
amount of certain bonds, to be
made under the plan, it has been
announced by Harvey D. Gibson,
c, Provost Boyce and John w.
Harmon, reorganization managers.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
A. T. & T. Denies
Monopoly Is Aim

The American Telephone and
Telegraph Company is not at
tempting to obtain monopolistic
control of the nations telegraph
business through extension of its
leased wire service, C. F.. Craig.
general manager Of the A. T. & +.
long lines department, told the
Federal Communications Commis-
sion at a hearing on press rates.
Questioned by counsel for the
Postal interests as to whether A.
T. & T., by extending this service.
is not threatening to drive Postal
and Western Union from the field,
Craig replied emphaticany that it
was not.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
GRAIN FUTURES
RISE SLIGHTLY

CHICAGO, March 26 GN.SO.
Firmness at Liverpool, and con-
tinued dry weather in the domes-
tic grain belt influenced mod
erately higher prices for grain fu-
lures in early dealings today.
Wheat and corn were each bid
ND q major fraction with the May
deliveries advancing to 94A and
7SK, respectively. before offerings
checked the upturn.
Near mid-SeSSion wheat was u
to &c up. corn Ac to Sec up, oats
and rye H to &c up.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26

Continued pressure on the rails
was a depressing influence.
Aatchison ruled around its two
year low. New York Central was
heavy. Union Pacific lost point.
Steel shares gave ground as U.
S. Steel slipped under the 29-level.
The market opened firm but
turned down by the middle of the
first hour. Trading was slow
throughout.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
Steel Production
ReCedes Further

Decrease of 1R per cent in
scheduled steel operations the cur
rent week is forecast by the Ameri-
can Iron g. Steel Institute.
Current activity was indicated
at 46.1 per cent against 46.8 per
cent the preceding week, a decline
of seven-tenths of a point.
A month ago the industry op-
Grated at 47.9 per cent and a year
ago the rate was 45.7 per cent.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26

lack Of buying
interest and the
unsettl e m e n t.
created by the
new ash in
the Belgian cur
rency.
Losses in the
main bod y of
stocks were linn
tied but a few
] S S u eS W e r e
down sharply,
artic u l arly
S pieg e ! May
Stern, W h i C h
tumbled m or
than 4 points 70
The Washington times., 1935-03-26

Steel produc.
ton has actual.
ly declined to
around At per
cent of capac.
ity, and the
r e d u c e d de-
mand for steel
finds expression
in lower prices
for steel scrap
(Which is an,
important raw
material u S e d
in m a ki n g
SteeD.
Cotton textile
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
STEEL IMPORTS UP

February imports of iron and
steel products into the United
States aggregated 28,905 gross
tons, advance 26.S per cent COM
pared with January imports.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
HANEY PUZZLED.
BY BIC AUTO
SALES
BY LEWIS HANEY
professor of Economics, New
York University

Business activity, considered
broadly and as a total for the
nation. has slipped back a little
further. At least, it has failed
to do as well as is normally to
be expected at this time of year.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
MADE DIRECTOR

Fred Harvey has been elected a
director of Transcontinental &
Western Air, Inc, succeeding C. z.
Wilson.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26
MARKET DOWN
ON NEW BREAK
IN BELGA
BY LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, March 26. GN.S0.
The stock market displayed a
reactionary tone today, reflecting
The Washington times., 1935-03-26

CANADA
Montreal funds in New York S8.12
discount at $1,000.
The Washington times., 1935-03-26

AZ Zonite Products... 37s 33S 376+ u
0oc 6 o "na saoa H1trs stock e, Paid l0s'
tats'r at payment thl Payable stock. tmj Special
Warrant& ("), Exdividend
The Washington times., 1935-03-26

-le3s- Name and N
High Low Dividend Rate High Lo-- 1900 Ch
The Indianapolis times., 1935-09-05
Women's Sweaters --Sl.i9

In all the bright colors that's smart
to wear for fall. Mix 'em up, to wear
with your new skirt.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-09-05
Wom.'s Linen BIouses, 89c

Greatly reduced for Clearance.
Broken size and color range. Styles
suitable for wear now.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-09-05
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silk BIOuses-

Reduced for Clearance. Broken size
and color range. Styles to wear now.