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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

to use his influence in seeing that the business is conducted along highly ethical lines. Prom time to time, as problems arise, I conceive 1t to be the duty of the commits sioner to take the public at large Into his confidence and cannot help but mention today, for the benefit of the public, that when an insurance company Is authorized to do business in Connecticut. so far as reasonable precaution can carry one, the ordinary citizen can rely on the fact that generally speaking the company is in sound financial condition. There is, however, a pronounced problem known as the problem of unauthorized companies. This means that there are q great maily insurance companies in the United States which are not in fact authorized to do business in Con- necticut, so far as our Connecticut state law is concerned. The Su- preine Court of the United States long ago decided that a contract of insurance and the resulting obiiga- tions and liabilities incurred there by on the part of both assured and the company does not constitute interstate commerce.. Ifasurance companies, however, not authorized to do business may at times solicit by mail and through other avenues secure policyholders in a state where they are not in fact author ized to do business. Without at all blanketing those companies or des- cribing them in any one classifica- tion, there are two reasons why the public should attempt, in so far as 1t can, to be insured in a company authorized to do business in the state. One is that those companies authorized to do business file arl- nual reports with this department, which are checked by competent officials and the department there fore has a reasonable and periodic opportunity to survey their finan- cial condition. This opportunity is not present in the case of an un- authorized company.
 7
 Another difficulty with doing business with such companies is that if there should, be an argu- ment over the policy coverage or a question about the contract it. self, which ultimately would lead to litigation, the assured in the case of an unauthorized company is, generally speaking, unable to secure any proper service on that com- pany in Connecticut, SO that in or- der to have his rights adiudicated he must move into the state where the company is in fact formed and organized. This deprives him occa- sionally of the benefits of a forum presided over by a jury familiar with his problems, and in addition to that extra expense of litigation.
 For this reason sound policy re- quires my uttering this warning"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
PLAINTIFFS SIDE
 HEARD AT RECESS
Three Actions Being Tried Before Superior Court
 Judge and Jury

The plaintiffs side was still be- ing presented at court recess today in the three civil actions of Wa terbury men against Henry E. Thorner of Hamden. The actions are being heard by Judge Newell Jennings and a jury in superior court. The plaintiffs and the amount of damages sought by each are: Lloyd Degnan, $5,000; Anthony Laurino, $l0,000 and John Norgen, $2,500. The last named is a sol- dier in the U. s. army who is here on special leave of absence.
 The suits arise from an automo- bile collision ebtween the car the plaintiffs were riding in and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
CORONER ORDERS
 OPERATOR HELD
R0xbury Man Is Charged With Negligence in Death
 of NeWtOWn Youth

Horace F. Miller of Roxbury was today held criminally responsible for the accident which caused the death of F, Taylor Duncombe, 23, of Newtown, Sept. l4th, according to finding issued today by Cor oner John T. Monzani. Miller will be placed under arrest by state troopers and held for trial. Duncombe died at Waterbury hospital some hours after the car which he was driving had been struck by Miller's car on the Wood- bury -Southbury road, at the inter section of the Roxbury road, A pas senger in Duncombes car, Newell Tiemann, also of Newtown, was hurt \in the crash and was pa- tient at Waterbury hospital.
 Coroner Monzani, in his finding, says that Miller brought about the accident, when he cut in on Dun- combe's car at the intersection. The machines were going in opposite di- rections, with each car on its own side of the highway. At the inter- section, the coroner says, Dun combe was there first and was proceeding through the intersection, when Miller swung his car left into the intersection and struck the other machine.
 In the crash, Duncombe and Tie mana were thrown clear of the Wreckage, landing on the highway between the two cars.
 Miller. who has been free on bond as coroner's prisoner, will be arrested on automobile homi- eide charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
TORRINGTON CASE
 PUT OFF TODAY
Carl Hart Gets COntinu- ance on Charge of Driv=
 ing While Intoxicated

Continuance till Monday was giv- en in city court today of Carl Hart, 23, of g Brook street. Torrington, who was arrested on a charge of operating while under the influence of liquor yesterday afternoon when he allegedly almost ran his car into group of school children on Thomaston avenue. The arrest was made by Motor Patrolman Joseph Mccarthy, who reported that while on duty in front of Sprague school, on Thomaston avenue, Waterville, he had to jump on the running board of the car, and turn the vehicle into the curb when Hart failed to heed his signal to stop.
 Unable to raise bonds of $1OO, Hart spent the night in jail, but counsel said he would present ball at police headquarters to-day.
 Motor Patrolman Mccarthy said he was directing traffic near Sprague school and that number of youngsters were crossing the street. He signalled Hart to stop, but when the latter allegedly, failed to do so, the policeman hopped on the car and turned it into the curb. He then arrested Hart on the drunken driving charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
BRIDGE TOURNEY
 STARTS TONIGHT
New Haven District Quali- flying Round Begins at
 Whitney Club

The first qualifying round for the New Haven district in the Connec- ticut state championship contract pair tournament will be held this evening at the Whitney Bridge club in New Haven. The second round will be played on Nov. 5. Qualifying rounds are also being held in the Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport, and New London districts. The final for the qualifying pairs from all dis tricts will be held Nov. 17 at the Hartford Bridge club. The cham pionship, open only to residents of the state is sponsored by the Con- necticut Bridge league.
 The Connecticut Bridge league, which was formed three years ago to conduct the state pair and team of four championships, has as It's officers pr. E. Reed Whittetnore of New Haven. president, and Mrs. Frank c. Bush, Hartford, Horace w. Paine, Westport and Robert H. Piatt, Waterbury, vice presidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
DOCTORS FIGHT
 TO BEAT CANCER
Medical Science Asserts It Can Be Cured---Mgst Be
 Attacked Early

San Francisco, Oct. 3O.-4(UP)- Medical science told the nation to- day that cancer can be cured. Dr. Bowman c. Crowell- of Chicago, director of the colleges clinical re- search, emphasized the necessity for speed in curing cancer.
 Cumulative records of 25,o0O cancer sufferers, he said, show that the disease is curable. They were treated and have remained well for periods ranging from five to 90 years, he said. The deciding factor was that sufferers obtained medical attention before the malignant growths became rooted too securely.
 One hundred twenty thousand people die annually from this cause, he declared, adding that 100000 people are suffering from the. ail- ment right now. He nevertheless was hopeful.
 ''In cancer of some parts of the body, the cures may reach seventy to eight per cent" he said.
 Further Plans of Drive
 Dr. Donald c. Balfour, newly in- ducted president of the surgeons organization, outlined further plans of the drive, warning citizens to be- ware of spurious cures.
 Advertised cancer serums, ex- tracts, vaccines, diets, are worse than useless for the treatment of cancer because they not only will do no good, but may delay seeking proper treatment until it is too late" he warned.
 One sure sign a quack remedy, he declared, is the statement that 1t is 8 secret formula. He remind ed citizens to remember:
 Cancer usually begins in re- zion of chronic irritation.
 "It may show little evidence of its presence, but persistent synlp- toms should indicate necessity for an examination. t
 Cancer is curable if 1t is re- moved while 1t is local disease.
 Cure of cancer by advertised ex- tracts, serurns, ct cetera, is myth" :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
M'DONALD WINS
 CORNELL AWARD
Special Prize Given Local Student for Proficiency
 in Accounting

Ithaca, N. Y., Oct. 2e.-Robert J. Mcdonald of 12O Randolph avenue, Waterbury, Conn, a sophomore in the college of Hotel Adrninistratior, at Cornell university, has been awarded one of the two Harris, Kerr, Forster and company scholar ships for escepcial aptitude in ac- counting.
 Seven of Cornells hotel students received notice last week of their nomination to scholarships offered by Hprwath and Horwath; Harris, Kerr. Forster and company; Sava- rins, Inc, the Pennsylvania State Hotel association and the Interna- tional Stewards and Caterers asso- ciation. The awards are based on need, scholastic record and pro- ficisncy in certain hotel depart ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
DAVIS FAMILY
 NAMED IN WILL

Boston, Oct. 30.-(UP).-Four children of Wright P. Davis, for mer secretary of war, are named residuary legatees in the will of their grandfather, Henry Brooks, retired Boston hardware merchant, which has been filed for probate here. Brooks, who died Oct. Il, left bequestS to several employees and friends. Value of the estate was not estimated. Those who will share the residue are: Dwight F. Davis, Jr., Ney York city; Alice Davis Makins, London England; Cynthia and Hell en B. Davis, both of Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
SCHOOL BOY TO
 SALUTE THE FLAG

Weymouth, Mass, Oct. 30.-(UP). Refusal to salute the flag by 14- year-old Charles Newcomb, son of a World war veteran and self-styled descendant of Betsy Ross, was re- vealed today as a schoolboy prank. Charles returned to Weymouth high school this morning and com piled with the states new patriot ism law. He apologized to school authorities. Mrs. Celia M. Newcomb, widowed-mother of Charles and five other children, denied that any of the family were members of Joho- vah's witnesses, @ sect which op- poses patriotism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
Schafer Sells
 Ticket Interest


 (Sepcial to The Democrat)
 Naugatuck, Oct. 30. - Fred crick w. Schaffer of Trow- bridge Place, holder of a eepstakes. ticket on "O'Grady" is rpeorted to have sold half interest to a New York Syndicate for S3,S00. Mir. Schaffer is an official of the United States Rubber Com pany here and is the father of Norman Schaffer, for m r Naugatuck high and U. S. Rubbert company basketball star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
NAVY ROOKIE

M. J. Laberdiere, of 86 Bidwell street, has been accepted for serv- ice in the United States navy, it was announced today at the local re- cruiting station on Grand street The young man attended Crosby high school. He will be sent to the naval training station at Newport R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
OPTICIAN IS DEAD

New Haven, Conn.,, Oct. 30-(UPl -Gustave G. Fritz, 61, president oi Fritz & Hawley Co.,. opticians, suc- cumbed at his home late yesterday to a chronic heart ailment. He hac been in failing health fog severa years. His widow, three daughters and two sons survive. The funera will be held Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

defendants car on the Cheshire Waterbury road May 5th. The plaintiffs were seriously hurt, es- pecially Laurino.
 Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and Attorney Harry J. SpellnaAn appear for the plaintiffs. Attorney Daniel D. Morgan of New Haven represents the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-30
EXPENSES TEPER JUDGMENT

Nevada, Mo. - CU.P.) = The city council planned to impeach Police Judge Maddox for dereliction of duty. Councilmen changed their minds when they found 2 special election would be too expensive.
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Evening star., 1935-12-07
Weak Government.

The Government overthrcwn by
Mussolini and his Fascists was not
particularly tyrannical, but rather
weak. ine1icient and corrupt.
Evening star., 1935-12-07
By CHARLES ii. JOSEPH.

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Evening star., 1935-12-07
Woman Held in 0ld Fraud.

Inez Norijo. whose family, police
say, have worked the Spanish pris-
oner" fraud for more than q century,
was arrested recently in Bordeaux,
France. She is said to have been on
her way to take q valise containing
the alleged famous treasure to . man
In Paris who had been induced to send
o money order to Barcelona for the
amount demanded BY the unhappy
prisoner"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-01-31

niece and family. DR.. and Mrs. LIS
ternick. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Saw
age, who spent the past three months
there, will return with them.
Little Ellen Frazee spent several
days last week with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Frazee.
Mr.. Hiram Humberson, who has
been seriously i'll at his home, is slow
ly improving.
Services will be held in the Church
here on February at 7:30 o'clock p.
m.The pastor, Rev. Maness, will have
charge of the services.
Miss Opal Frazee spent Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Frazee.
Mrs. Arthur Dixon spent several
days last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dixon at Friendsville.
Mrs. Milton Frazee spent Saturday
with Mrs. Harry Pysell.
Mrs. Edwin Dixon and son David
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Blaine Frantz at Friendsville.
Mr.. Albert Frazee spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Frazee and
family.
Misses Mae and Carrie Frazee
spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs.
Blaine Frantz.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-01-31

W. H. Haemtling and Randall NJ.
Ravenscroft, of Accident, were bust
ness callers here on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daily and child, of
Terra Alta, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
L. j. Warthen for several weeks.
Mrs. Parker Miller, Confluence, Pa,
spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. W.
E. Durham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Jenkins and
daughters were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Glass, Cove, and Mr..
and Mrs. H. P. Miller, at the Stone
House Farm, near Grantsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Durham were
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Lininger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emert Shoemaker and
daughter were guests on Sunday of
Sheriff and Mrs. Clarence Spear in
Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell, Con-
fuence, spent Sunday with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Nick
low.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Speicher were
in Accident Sunday where they visited
Mrs. Allie Speicher.
George Funds left Monday morning
for Hagerstown, where he is en-
ployed.
John Capel and family spent the
weekend with relatives in Frostburg
and LaVale.
Misses Aleta Rush and Catherine
Filsinger, Cumberland, spent the past
weekend here with relatives.
Misses Mabel Bowser and Mary NJ.
Garletts, of Selbysport, were We'd
nesday and Thursday guests of Mrs.
Lloyd Jenkins.
Mrs. Julia Billiard and Mrs. Clar-
ence Wicklow are seriously i'll at this
time.
Walter C. Otto and family, Sails
bury, Pa, and Conrad C. Wisseman,
Grantsville, were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Speicher.
Rev. Harry Blackburn left Monday
for his home in South Dakota after
assisting Rev. Maness with a revival
meeting here at the M. E. church for
the past three weeks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-01-31

Harry Paugh's chicken barn was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-01-31

the next stop. "Makes no difference to
me what the weather is" said Biddy
Paugh. my boss keeps me warm any
how, and what the grounding predicts
means nothing to my egg record. Of
course like to strut among the green
grass, but barn strutting has its good
points.
81 never did like the predictions of
Herr Grounding. He's all right in his
place, but his place is in his hole"
$40
81 don't know anything about pre-
dictions," said a great big alley cat.
winters aren't so nice to US home
less creatures, and l hope this weather
lets up. ummers are so nice to stroll
in the moonlight and have singing
parties and sech. I'll predict an early
spring, because it means more free
dom, and boys, do 1 like my freedom!"
Returning to the studio, we met up
with the Dodo bird, who did his prog
nosticating from the ledge in front of
The Republican office one year. at
takes nerve to prophesy in Garrett
county and that low-brow grounding
runs at the sight Of his shadow. l
predict snow at the following times
through the remainder of the winter
and spring: Just when you think win
ter is over; following a warm spell
and a cold rain; when the wind blows
in your east windows; when all the
snow fences are taken down; when
you plan trip for the following
weekend; when you don't take your
overcoat to the Office; when you dis
card the long underwear"
In case you want to do your own
prognosticating, go right ahead. Don't
let Col. Bell, the Dodo Bird or the
grounding stop you. Your guess is
as good as theirs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-01-31
Saturday, Feb. 9, Kitzmiller Senior
All Club, 1:30 p. m.
FRIENDSVII,LE
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams Entertain

Mr.. and Mrs. Williams Entertain
Mr. and Mrs. John Williams enter
tanned a number of friends with a
rock party at Murphy's Hall on We'd
nesday evening. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Wicklow, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred. Lowdermilk and Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Fisher. Refreshments
were served.
Craftsmanship Winner
The local school sponsored Carroll
Forsythe in the Napoleonic coach
building contest, which the Fisher
Body Guild held during 1884. The
school recently received a very beau
tiful plaque which was donated for
first prize in honorable mention for
Craftsmanship. This was a nation
wide contest. Carroll was coached by
c. B. Miller, agriculture instructor in
the local school.
F. F. A.
Rev. Harry l.. Blackburn was guest
speaker at the January % meeting of
the local F. F. A, held in the high
school.
Other School News
The Home Economics girls held
their semi-monthly meeting on last
Wednesday. The senior girls were in
vited as guests. An interesting pro-
gram was given.
A high school assembly was held
last Thursday afternoon from 800 to
to $3.50 when Louise Wicklow and
Clyde VanSickle were appointed cheer
leaders for basketball games. The as
sistant cheer leader is Anna Kathryn
Schlossnagle.
Oakland High basketball team
played the local high school Saturday
evening and won, the score being 49,
%. Friendsville girls won against the
Oakland girls, the score being 28-12
Other Basketball Games
Saturday evening the X. of P. team
played the Thomas Independents at
Thomas, the latter winning. Score,
1922.
Thursday evening of last week the
K. Of P. team trimmed Oakland, at
Oakland. The score was 23-14, and
Oakland was all set to win.
Friendsville High boys played the
Mt. Savage Ramblers at Mt. Savage
on Wednesday evening. The Ramblers
won by score of 1888.
Bruceton Independents came here
Wednesday evening and carried off
honors, 1922, after game with the
K. of P. team.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-01-31
Homemakers' Column
Conducted by Miss Margaret Kirby
Burtis, Home Demonstration Agent
When You Buy Blankets

When You Buy Blankets
Most blankets are made of wool, of
cotton or a mixture of these fibers.
Since wool is more expensive than is
cotton, the price of a good all-wool
blanket is usually higher than that of
a part-wool blanket and much higher
than that of a cotton blanket. When
choosing a blanket, consider the vari-
Gus factors which influence its value
and select one at price which can be
afforded that most nearly meets your
own needs.
1t is recommended that the label on
blanket gives the consumer reliable
information on the following:
Size in Inches-One should know
the width of a bed on which bi..n-
ket is to be used and allow Is inches
or more in addition for the width of
the blanket. Standard size beds are
IA inches in length; therefore, blan-
ket should not be less than 80 inches
lOHRJ Willie ~ IIlCIlCS 10 lIlOIC NColI
BILE.
Percent of Wool-Cotton - The
warmth of blanket results from the
abundance of air spaces between the
fbers. AS a rule wool blankets of a
given warmth value are much lighter
in weight than cotton blankets of sim
liar warmth. 1t is usually conceded
that 20 or 25 per cent wool fiber is
required in a part-wool blanket to in
crease it's warmth appreciably over
that of an all-cotton blanket. Since
cotton is much less expensive than
wool, mixed or part-wool blankets
tend to have very little wool in them.
Unless the percentage of fiber is given
on the label, it is doubtless less than
per cent. In March, 1882, a confer
ence of representatives of manufac
turers, distributors and users of wool
and part-wool blankets adopted regu-
lations for the labelling of these blan-
kets as follows:
"No finished blanket containing less
than per cent wool shall carry the
word wool in any form.
BLANKETS labeled with the word
wool in any form and containing:
"a. Between and rs per cent wool
shall be labeled part wool, not less
than per cent wool
"b. More than % per cent wool shall
be labeled with the guarantee (mini-
mum) wool content in percentage.
"c.Above SO percent shall be labeled
all WOOL"
Tensile Strength of Warp and Fill
ing-The durability of a blanket de-
ponds largely on its tensile strength.
This means the pull (measured in
pounds) it will stand before breaking.
Probably the minimum tensile
strength of the warp of blanket
should not be less than 80 to 40
pounds, and that of the filling not less
than 20 to 80 pounds.
IL. u. "A. Scneuulc
Friday, February 1, Deer Park
Homemakers Club, 200 p. M, with
Mrs. Edith George.
Monday, Feb. 4, Agent in office.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, Kitzmiller Junior
All Club at 400 p. m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, Grantsville
Homemakers Club, 200 p. M, with
Mrs. Nevin Broadwater.
Thursday, Feb. 7, Mars Hill Home
makers Club, 1870 p. M, with Miss
Kate Beachy.
Friday, Feb. 8, Kempton Homemak-
ers Club, 200 p. M, with Mrs. Estel
Ashfeld.
Friday, Feb. s, Kempton Junior and
Senior All Clubs, 400 p. m.