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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

civil and federal courts since 1893, would have its assets converted into cash through the bankruptcy courts.
 There is question whether the bankruptcy proceedings would be carried on before Referee Walter F. Torrance at Waterbury, or under the federal courts jurisdiction at New Haven.
 The motion to liquidate the local company's assets was filed by the Bridgeport Brass Co.,, which has a claim of $17,000 against the Wa terville company.
 The Beardsley & Wolcott Mfg. Co.,, went into civil receivership in the local superior court in March of 1883. James R. Sheldon was named receiver.
 The receivership was taken from the superior court here and placed under jurisdiction of the federal court when Judge Hincks granted an application to reorganize the company under Section 77b of the new federal bankruptcy act, on August 6, 1884.
 The court named as federal trrls- tees, Francis T. Phillips, Thomas F. Kelly and Lyle A. Brown. On April 9 of this year the company was reorganized and new officers elected. William A. Tobler was chosen president and treasurer and Lyle A. Brown was elected secre- tary.
 Attorney Herman J. Weisman. who presented the application changing the civil receivership over to the federal courts Jurisdiction, was named counsel for the trustees He has been serving as counsel since.
 Mi. Weisman stated today that company has been doing fairly well considering economic conditions throughout the country, but that the big handicap has been lack of working capital.
 Mir. Weisman was slated to att tend the court hearing before Judge Hincks this afternoon. He said any creditor can take an ap- peal from the ruling of Judge Hincks on the final order of liquida- tion, to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
BUFFALO MAN TO
 BE EXTRADITED

Buffalo, N. r., Dec. 31-(UP)- Held on holdup charges here, Gel estyan Strzep, 2S, former amateur boxer, today faced prospect of ex- tradition to Connecticut as alleged triggeriman in the murder of two Bridgeport policemen.
 Bridgeport police reportedly were to send Lieut.. James Bray to Buff falo with instructions to extradite the suspect to Connecticut.
 Strzep, arrested after a struggle, allegedly confessed shooting the of- ficers during Q holdup in which Frank Palka was involved. Pallxa is now facing trial in Bridgeport for the murders.
 Later, police said, Strzep did an about-face and denied any part in the shooting. He also retracted his previous statement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
SEAL SALE HERE
 EBELOW QUOTA
5000 Envelopes Still Un- accounted for at Local
 Headquarters

The Waterbury Anti Tuberculosis league today issued the following appeal in connection with the an- nual sale of Christmas seals:
 Forgotten?
 There are still close to 5000 en- velopes of Christmas Seals, which were sent out Thanksgiving time, hidden away in desks or table draw ers-forgotten!
 Ot least, there are that many persons who have not, as yet, re- turned either money or seals.
 One of these envelopes may be in your home or office. Christmas time, with its spirit of good will and helpfulness to others, brought to the Anti-Tuberculosis league $3- ,780.OO through the sale of the little seals-but this is $720 below the ac- tual need of $4,500O0.
 On the letters still unanswered hangs the success. or failure, of the stal sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
LOCAL MEN TO BE
 SACAL BEARERS
Lieut.. Gov. Hayes, Judge Peasley Among Those
 to Attend

Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes and Edward Fitzpatrick, manager of Polls theater, both of this city. and Judge Frederick M. Peasley, of Cheshire, will be among the hon. orary bearers when funeral services are held in New Haven tomorrow afternoon for Louis M. Sagal, the atrical magnate, dairy farm oper- ator and real estate holder, who be- gan his career years ago as a Wa terbury newsboy. Services will be held at p. m. tomorrow at Temple Mishkan Israel, and burial will be in Mishkan Israel cemetery.
 Harry DeVorken, advertising manager of The Democrat, and Benjamin Leopold, of this city. both nephews of MT. Sagal, will be among the active pallbearers.
 MT. Sagal died yesterday at his farm in Branford, of pneumonia contracted four days before. Six nephews and nieces from this city were among the survivors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
Damages Of $48,O00
 Sought In Actions
Heaviest Claim Is for $25,OOO Brought By Ansonia
 Woman for Auto Accident in That City

Damages of $48,O0O are sought in a series of civil actions filed today in the common pleas and superior courts The heaviest damages are sough in a $25,OOO action filed by Elizabeth Strang of Ansonia against Alexander J. Simskie of Danbury and Walter Krajza of Seymour, in which she seeks to recover for in- juries sustained when hit by the Danbury defendants car in Ansonia.
 She alleges she was crossing Wakelee avenue in Ansonia, Novem- Der 27, 1885, when hit by the Dan- bury machine, driven by Krajza. She suffered fracture of the spine and pelvis, the suit charging she will be crippled for life.
 Joseph Walkess of Naugatuck brings a $5,000 action against the City Banana Company of Water bury in another automobile suit. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
JAPAN HAS ONLY
 GOOD INTENTION

Tokyo, Jan 1-(Wednesday)-(U. P0-Japan's mission in East Asia is directed toward insuring permanent peace and realizing the ideal of CO., operation among world powers, For eign Minister Koki Hirota declared to-day in a New Years address to the nation.
 Admiral Mineo Osumi, minister of marine, also addressed message to the nation, likewise asserting that Japan's immediate task is to bring peace to the world. This goal, he said, could best be reached by mak- ing nations understand fully Jap ans principle of non-aggression.
 Premier Keisuke Okada, in his New Years address, made little re- ference to international politics, but thanked the people for cooperation in preserving solidarity of the gov- ernment and expressed hope for continued prosperity and happiness.
 He mentioned naval disarmament as a world problem still unsettled and expressed happiness that "the friendly nation, Manchukuo, has progressed on a sound basis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

Maybe it's the additional cost. Perhaps they're afraid. Anyway no Waterbury couples have applied for marriage licenses at the town clerks office in three days. It will be remembered that the new law requiring prospective brides and grooms to submit to blood tests be- fore they can procure licenses is now in affect.
 Town Clerk Dora A. Egan stated when interviewed that she is at a loss to account definitely for the sudden falling of in applicants. She admitted that possibly the new blood test law has some- thing to do with the sudden ab- sence of men and women filing in- tentions.
 Never, she said, has three days gone by without at least one appn- cation for a marriage license being received. The first and only mar riage license to be applied for since the new law went into effect was the one applied for by Attorney Martin J. Dunn and Miss Eileen E. Egan. They had their physicians certificate in the town clerks hands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

plaintiff says he was passenger in a car owned by Mary DiRadio. <, and driven by Patsy Sanzone when . it was struck by the defendants truck near Whites Switch on the Naugatuck- Waterbury road, Decem- Der 4, 1884. The plaintiff says she sustained a cerebral hemorrhage and scalp laceration requiring five stitches to close. In addition he ! sustained fractures of four ribs. .
 Damages of $1,000 are claimed by Doris Peters in an action filed against the Atwood Brothers, Inc. The suit says the plaintiff was hit by the defendants car, in custody or Louis Fucker, at West Main and Willow streets, June IT. 1885. She seeks to recover for injuries and damage to her clothing which was destroyed. The suit charges the defendants agent passed req traffic light. s
 Ida Gordon brings a $7,500 action against the H. l.. Green Companys Inc. and John F. McGrath to re- cover for injuries she sustatned when she fell on the defendants property at 150 South Main streett October 31, 1885. The suit says the plaintiffs heel caught in a hole in the glass trap door in front of the, building and that she was thrown forward, severely injuring her back.
 Damages of $5,0O0 are claimed in an action filed by Violet Gendron or Cheshire against s. J. Walsh, trus- tee. The plaintiff seeks to recover for injuries sustained when she fell in the defendants property at l9s Bank street. November T, 1885. She was descending the stairs from the second to the first floor when she shipped on a rubber mating ana was thrown headlong down the stairs, says the complaint.
 The North East Transportation Company is named defendant in q 5000 civil action filed by Jane Hol- man. She charges she alighted from the defendants bus at Abbott ave- nue, July 2, 1885, and started to cross in front of the machine. The machine suddenly started and in order to avoid being struck, jumped quickly to one side, severely twisting her ankle.
 On a common count writ, H. H- Russell Tire Company asks $l,5000 damages from Nick Cena. Phyllis Matarazzo brings a $500 action against Ellen Hayes, charging she was injured when sign from the defendants building at 154 East Main street, dropped upon her head as she was being driven past the building. S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
BANK STREET MAN
 GETS 30 DAYS

Found guilty of breach of the peace, Frank DeVito, 53, of 1050 Bank street, was sentenced to 30 days in Brookside in city court to- day.
 Two alleged shoplifters, Nellie Galgot. 40. and Josephine Selkos. 40, both of 110 Congress avenue, were given continuances to the 14th.
 Continuance to Jan. 18th was giv- en Michael Carpenter, 34, of 16 Pratt place, charged. with assault.
 Emil Doll, 26, of 588 Sylvan ave- nue, charged with breach of the peace, was given a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
$50 WPA WORKERS
 PRESENTED CHECKS

After waiting an hour and half yesterday at the municipal garage on Field street, $50 WPA workers received pay checks yesterday. The checks were due Saturday but were not received and the men were in- formed yesterday that they would be paid "between { and 5 o'clock"
 WPA officials said the delay was due to the small staff at New Ha- ven, which handles payrolls for 5000 workers in three counties. Charles E. Beardsley, assistant state WPA administrator, said that a staff of $50 employees handles re- lief rolls for more than 27,000 workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
NO JANUARY CCC
 ENROLMENT SEEN

There will be no January enroll ment of the CCC, it has been an- nounced by Miss Eleanor H. Little, state relief administrator. A change of plan in Washington has resulted in the decision to call of the en- rollment, Miss Little said. in gen. eral letter to selecting agents. The enrolment period was to open Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
OMEGA CLUB FETE
 DRAWS BIG CROWD
Pre=New Years Party En- joyed By 25O Last
 Evening

Last night at Hibernian Hall, East Main street. the Alpha and Omega Club (High School Catehetical Branch) of the Immaculate Con- ception Parish held its pre-New Years entertainment and dance. About 250 were present, and ap- parently they all enjoyed the affair.
 This association, which meets every Friday night for religious in- structions, decided, about six months ago, to form a Social club, that the younger set might become better acquainted. Each member receives a ticket and on this ticket he may sponsor a friend. The social events are strictly for members and their guests. No tickets are sold to the public.
 The first entertainment, at the Eagles hall last spring, was con- sidered success, but it was small in comparison with last nights en- terprise.
 Frank Bedell, Bette Moore, Eliza beth Holihan and Frank McKenna, the entertainment committee, work ed hard to get together the proper talent. Under the skillful direction of George Dreyer, master of cere- monies, it was enacted as follows: 1. Joan Rejdy ....... Military Tap 2. Theresa McNichols .........
 ............. Song and Dance 3. Peggy Mccormack ...........
 ............... Buck and Wing 4. Mary Kearney ............ Song 5. William DOnahue .............
 ................ Piano Selection 6. Ann Wethered .... ..........
 ............... Song and Dance !. Mary Mccormack ..... Dance s. Marjorie F0y ............ Song 9. Marjorie Healey ........ Dance 10. Elizabeth HOlihan ....... Song II. Frances Mama Song and Dance
 Musice was furnished by Conway's orchestra. Refreshments were serv- ed by a committee of the Holy Ros- ary Society, assisted by the Holy Name men. Ed. O'Rourke had charge of the door.
 The officers of the club are: Presi- dent, James Mccormack: vice-presi- dent, Betty Leary: secretary, Will liam Madden; treasurer, Catherine Curtin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
Foreclosure Actions
 Are Filed Today

Several foreclosure actions were filed today at the offices of the su- perior and common pleas courts. In the first, The Home Owners Loan Coap. brings an action against Mar garet F. Mendillo seeking to effect the foreclosure of mortgage on Hillcrest avenue property.
 Other actions include: Bertha P. Noble against Mary Zachares, prop erty on Willow street; Waterbury Savings bank against Minnie Casey, property on Dougherty street; Wa terbury Savings bank against Becky solomon, property on Baldwin street; Waterbury Savings bank against Andrew Geary. property on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
IMPROVE BOSTON HARBOR

Washington, Dec. 31-(U.P)-The war department to-day approved an allotment of $l,0O0,000 for deepen ing the Boston harbor chanel from President road to Commonwealth Pier No 1. This is the first allot- ment to be made out of a total of $4.8O0, 900, earmarked for improve ments in Boston harhpr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
MAN THREATENS
 TO KILL BARBER

Marsella Rovasio, A, of 35 Hill street, had fight with his barber this noon in a North Main street shop. Words led to more words, and Marsella, according to police, left the shop threatening to return and kill the barber.
 He did return, but Patrolman Ed Cass was at the scene this time. He arrested Marsella, and found on him a .32 caliber revolver, old and unloaded, but a gun nevertheless. Marsella was booked for carrying concealed weapons, and for breach of the peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

for the corresponding week Q year ago. Customs receipts totaled $4l7,- O96 against $238.S85. Duties collect ed since July totaled $lS.026. SIS, a gain of $S,Sll,2S4 over the cor-
 responding period year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
BAKERY TRUCK
 BREAKS WINDOW

Considerable damage was done late this morning when a bakery truk left the road at East Liberty and Mill streets and crashed into Delaney's tavern. The display win dow of the tavern was shattered, and the front of the building was badly smashed.
 The truck was also damaged. Police investigated but no report of the accident had been filed up to press hour this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
Junior League To
 Give Demonstration

Eight Girl Scout troops will take part in dramatic demonstration at the auditorium of the Waterbury Women'S club Thursday and Friday nights, Jan. 9 and 10. The demon- stration will be under the auspices of the Junior league of Waterbury. Tickets have been distributed to Girl Scout troops and may also be obtained at Mercy Boyd's book shop. Mrs. Helen J. Sherwell. mem- Der of the Girl Scout council, is in charge of the demonstration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
Liquidating Of Shop
 Assets Is Ordered
Final Action Is Expected TOday-Assets Would Be
 Converted Through Bankruptcy Court

Liquidation of the assets of the Beardsley & Wolcott Mfg. Co, has been ordered by Judge Carroll c. Hincks of the United States dis
 trict court according to a dispatch from the United Press today. A final order on the liquidation was expected to be passed by Judge Hincks following hearing before him in New Haven this afternoon.
 Provided no appeal from Judge Hinck's order is taken and it be- comes final, it will mean that the Waterville concern that has been in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

Every member of the present democratic town committee was re- elected for another two-year term last night at the party's town con- vention. The session, prehided over by Town Chairman John H. Crary, took place in party headquarters in East Main street. Besides elect ing the town committee the dele gates adopted a change in the party rules.
 The change provides that hence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
Waterbury Couples
 Shy At Marriages
No Applicants for Licenses at Town Clerks Office
 Since New Law Went Into Effect

some time before. No applicants have appeared since.
 It is possibly the extra cost of getting license that is causing the sudden falling of in applicants, Town Clerk Egan said that she un- derstands the doctors are charging as high as five dollars an examina- tion. This would make $10 for the prospective bride and groom that they would have to pay out in doc tor fees in addition to the usual license fee and the attending mar riage expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31
IMPORTS INCREASE

Boston, Dec. 31-(UP)-A steady increase in imports through the port of Bc<ton was maintained dur ing the week ended December 29, when Imports for consumption to- tailed $l.e44.sss against $l,244. 4.oOl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

Plans completed for the New Years Eve dance in the by the Pas Mills Community Association the music of Mortimer and the will until morning Entertainment will be novelty offered The grand Luther Tooker and Mrs Tooker
 follows: MT. and Mrs. Henry Spencer Mrs Conrad Ranney Mr. and Mrs Albert Marsh Gsamer and Mrs. Oscar Wedn Mr. and Mrs and Mrs William Booth Mr. and Mrs Ralph Lat Lattimer Mrs Charles Jann
 Mrs Davis Oemcke Olive Roberts Mrs William Roberts, Mclean, Dub Virginia Stewart GuSave Metz
 Luther Secretary standing president William Richards and Walter Roberts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-31

Having found work, man in Victoria has just returned to the Australian government $28 received two years ago as dole money.
Evening star., 1935-07-16

Cost you ten more t'see these,
Fatty"
"YeahP Well, I'm kinda proud o'this
collection, too"
The pile Of chips IN the center of
the table grew rapidly. The bed
sitters rose and watched the pro-
ceedings.
"Too cheap" said Paul. you play
poker like you used to play marbles.
An inch from that Brussels sprout
they give you for e nose"
Puny hesitated. He reddened
slightly. What are you waitin' on?"
he inquired.
Paul pushed out a bet three times
the size of any previous offering.
"oh," said Puny. Nov that you
remind me of it, how would you like
TO play a little poker. Grand little
game, but hardly recommended for
strugglin' young married men," He
delved IN O pocket and laid $40
bin on the table. Climb on that" he
invited. II hope you can. I want
you to see real hand, assembled by
one who knows his flushes-other
peoples four-flushes. just like told
this red-hesded dame, sez, Baby,
you ought t'meet this Machanello-
lovable sort, but apt t'run little bfIf
now and then. AN she says, I've
met him. Quite by accident, y'under-
stand. Let's talk about something
interesting she sez."
Paul's eyes glinted. He Strengthened
in his seat and stamped out cigarette
in the nearest ash tray.
"Okay, Watermelon jaws" he re-
torted. Wouldn't be interested in
putin up a little real money on that
Evening star., 1935-07-16

brother" He tossed a counterpart Of
his opponents bid for rank upon the
table.
Puny's trepidation seemed to return.
"Ten," he announced. cautiously, ha-
rassed eyes upon Paul's remaining
cards.
"An' another ten," echoed that
worthy.
''HelI's beIIs" calculated the stout
gambler. "Can you beat four?"
Paul spun his last card onto the
table and rose sIiffiy. He said moth
ing. Every one crowded forward to
view the deciding card.
1t was the trey of spades.
Amt that tough" remarked the
winner, round face once more aglow,
a chubby arm encircling his profits.
II see where tn little wife pays tn
rent next month" He smirked at
Paul, insinuatingly.
Paul, who had proceeded to the door,
Evening star., 1935-07-16

on the lake and the way she handles
that vest-pocket yacht OF hers Is
simply no citizens affairsl Gimme
three cards, and make 'em right"
The deal went around. Puny con-
tinued to sing the praises Of the
titian-haired damsel. He declatmed,
noisily, "She sez to me, oh, Mr..
Gormley, love your band. But who
is the Shawn cream ad that sings?
Does he have to do that?' she sez.
And can't you do something about
it?' she sez."
He guffawed. looking about him for
appreciation. Paul, almost hidden by
stacks Of chips, an accumulation of a
run of marvellous cards, glanced at
the plump story teller briefly, then
went on with his distribution Of q
new hand.
Puny continued: ''I told her. Surely
you've heard of Pauline Valentino
Machanello, tn radio idol, tn boy
with the fan mail-he gets three more
letters a year than Morton
DowneyAl"
Paul tossed in a few extra chips
on the openers. Coin up," he an
nounced. laconically.
: Puny was silent momentarily, while
he inspected his cards. Every one
drew. Paul took two cards. Puny.
two. Bud, who had opened, checked
and Paul bet fve blue chips. Puny
Immediately raised. All the others
dropped out.
"Then I sez, began the stout
youth. Can 1t be that-?'"
up FIVE" interrupted Paul, shortly,
pushing out chips.
Sure. An ten more. I sez, Baby.
have yOu-?'"
Evening star., 1935-07-16
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON, D. TUESDAY,

handful Of pasteboard, would you?"
PIIny returned his gaze coolly.
Make it easy on yourself" he re-
turned steadily. Il was Just bettin'
my small change first, that's all"
The circle OF heads bent closer in
simultaneous motion. Paul pro-
duced q worn billfoId from q back
pocket. He extracted several bills and
tossed them into the center Of the
table.
"If you're goin' with me,% he said
coldly lit will be just 50 slugs."
The crowds gasped. All eyes turned
to Puny. That young mans forehead
shone damply in the light that flooded
the table. To call or not to call!
That was the problem. Grimly he
emptied his pockets and being still
short the required amount, borrowed
from an extremely reluctant Whitley.
"Okay," he said. Lets see 'em."
He seemed slightly anxious.
Necks were craned eagerly and the
battery of watching eyes focused upon
Paul. He shuffled the five cards in
his hand idly, as If he enjoyed pro-
longing the now obvious agony of the
sweating Puny. Suddenly he threw
a pair of aces on the table, face up.
Bullets" he said.
There was an incredulouS gasp.
Puny stared, his features distorted.
"Is that all?" he articulated.
"You see 'em," stated Paul.
Puny's recovery was almost miracu-
lous. He waved q hand.
"Oh-well," he reveled. 1--WE got a
pair a'them, myself. King-kicker. :"
He exhibited the other two aces and a
king.
'King?" inquired Paul. Here's his
Evening star., 1935-07-16
M JAZZ BAND ar
An Exciting, Ultra-Modern Love Story.
By Wyatt Rundell
BY Wyatt Rundell.

Bunton's Orchestra, ON the road.
like most organizations of the kind,
went to bed only when there was
nothing else to do. There was
poker party that night in the cham
bers of Messrs. Davidson and Griggs.
Virtually every member of the band
came. peered over shoulders and re-
manned to take the place of some
luckless one. The two beds creaked
under the weight Of noncombatants.
At a rather advanced hour Puny,
Tom Jencks and Dana made hilarious
entrance, returned from nocturnal ad-
ventures with new friends, conceived
of f1irtations carried on from behind
music racks during the evening" s
dance presentation. Vacancies oc-
curing at the moment. they produced
the requisite capital from their pock-
cts and entered the game in high
spirits, each contributing high lights
in resume of the evenings pleas
ures, received somewhat boredly by
the assembled company.
That red-headed baby that was
joshin' us in the lobby is all right,
enthuSed Puny. "She's from st. Louis.
Name IS Grant. She took us cruisin'