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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
Bad Weather Hits Ln Euery Part OfCountry
Rain Snow, Cod Blizzards Prevail in Some Sections; Pacific Coast, Far South Exceptions
 welt Favored to Clean-Up
(By United Press)

Rain, snow, cold or overcast skies prevailed over a large part of the United States today, threatening to influence the course of the national election. Particularly bad was the weather in the midwest where some political observers believe the elec- ton may be settled. Rain and snow may keep hundreds of farmers on their farms, to the loss of whichever party (both claim the rural vote) their votes were destined for. A bliz- gard ragged in the north and the west of Iowa and else where in the state there was rain. In Northern Illinois there was snow, with rain in the southern part of the state. There was snow in Wisconsin and Northern Michigan, and rain pre- vailed generally through Indiana, and snow fell generally fin Minne- sota, with eight inches at Fergus Falls.
 Bad Weather Everywhere
 In South Dakota a terrific bliz- gard was piling up drifts on high ways, threatening to close them al- together. Officials could not order out snow blows until the blizzard had halted, which may not be until late today. South Dakota's popula- ton is scattered and this probably will cut down its vote drastically.
 It was raining and cold in parts of Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West. ern Pennsylvania and New York. Rain but mild temperatures were predicted for Pennsylvania and New York whose large electoral votes are claimed by both parties.
 Overcast skies and occasional showers were forecast for New Eng land.
 Only the Pacific coast and the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
First Little Towns Reported Very Early
New Ashford Gave Roosevelt Double Vote of Years Ago - Town in New Hampshire Declared
 Illegal in Voting-Vernont Town in Line
BY HOMER JENKs

(Copyright, l936, by United Pressl
 New Ashford. Mass, November 3 --tUp)--Via Short-Wave Radio to United Press) - First town in the nation to report it's complete vote, New Ashford, today gave Landon % and Roosevelt l0.
 Tn 1882 New Ashford gave Hoover ,24 and Roosevelt 8. 2 Ali 48 of New Ashfords registered voters balioted but three of them cast blanks in the presidential con- test.
 Complete Returns
 For senate curley td) 20. Lodge (r) 24, 0ulesian (Townsendite) |, Cook (Townsendite -Probitionist) l. For governor ,-- Hurley (d) 2s, Eaigis (r) 24. .%
 For congressman - Johnson (d) 2l, Treadway lr) 26.
 For Acknowledgements - Kelly (d) i0, Saltonstall (D 90.
 For secretary of state - esnto. suosso td) l2, Cook (r) B.
 For state treasurer - Hurley (do
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
CONN. VOTERS SWARM POLLING BOOTHS TODAY President Governor, Six Congressman Are to Be
 Decided Upon RORABACK CLAIMS OF
 15O,OOO SCORNED Democrats See Fighting Chance - Another Big
 Fight in New England
BY WILLIAM D. CLARK United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn, Novem- Der 3. - (UP) - Connecti- cuts electorate swarmed to the polls today to ballot on a choice for president, gover- nor, six congressman and the makeup of the 1887 gen. eral assembly.
 In addition there was to be elected a successor to the late State Senator Cornelius o. Cos- tello, republican, 0roton, to serve during the special session of the legislature which convenes Thurs. day to act on an unemployment inc surance law.
 Republican Leader J. Henry Roaaback claimed a party sweep by l50,000 votes. There were 776,000 eligible votes.
 Democratic headquarters, pinning
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
MARITIME STRIKE
 STATUS TODAY
lRx the United Pressl


 The maritime strike situation to- day:
 San Francisco: Staggering eco- homie losses mount as fourth day of strike threatens employment of 100000 persons.
 Philadelphia :-Mayor S. Davis Wilson declares sympathetic strike ''illegar and orders pickets ar- rested. Ten arrested as strike con- tinues. New York:-International sea- mems union to start putting strike breaking crews on all ships We'd nesday; clash with insurgent sea- men threatened.
 New Orleans: Seventeen men ar- rested in free-for all on docks; nine vessels tied up.
 Charleston, s. C.-Shipping paralysis reaches South Atlantic ports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
FELL TO DEATH

Bridgeport. Conn, Nov. 3-(UP) A i4-foot fall down an elevator shaft resulted in the death of Karl Rcckowitz. @. . tailor, late ycster- day. Police held Arnold Hansen. a. operator of the elevator. while they investigated reports the guard gate was left open and Rockowitz was precipitated into the shaft as he tried to board the moving -iift
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
WAS
 GIVEN WELCOME
Cheered By Spectators Near Voting Booth; His
 Mother Was With Him
By FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House Corre-
 gpOndent)

By FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House Corre-
 spondent)
 Hyde Park, N. Y., Nov. 3-(UP)- Surrounded by members of his fam- fly, President Roosevelt cast his bal- lot today in the little green and white Town Hall of this sleeply Hudson Valley village. He was voter No. 3i2. The chief executive drove up to the polling place shortly be- fore noon and after responding to the cheers of 100 or more persons who stood about the entrance. en- tered the hall with his son, Frank lin, Jr., Harvard junior. Wearing the broad -brimmed hat that served him throughout the campaign and at tired in q gray, double breasted suit, Mir. Roosevelt walked to the table where the election inspectors sat with open books before them.
 Your Name Please
 "Your name please" he was asked by James Finch, one of the inspec- tors.
 "Franklin D. Roosevelt" he re- piled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03

That President Roosevelt anu Governor Wilbur L. Cross will carry Waterbury was the general opinion. Republican and union party workers were striving to get in . huge vote but the democratic trend appeared to be very great.
 Very Little Splitting
 Attendants at the polls said that there was very little splitting Of tickets. On the contrary, they said, 1t appeared that straight tickets were being voted. Most of the dis tricts reported that there was very little writing in" for the union party candidates for congressman in the fifth district. Considerable writing in" was reported, however, in the eastern and Baldwin street sections of the city. These reports were merely guesses, however, based on the length of time some electors stayed in the voting booths.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
evAshford Votes
 In Past Five Years


 New Ashford, Mass, Oct. c2. -(UP)-.Hlerc is how New Ash ford voted In tk- five presiden- tial elections in which 1t has been the first community in the United states to tabuiatc its vote:
 lsie-IIughes tR) 1s, Wilson (D) !. (Wilson elected).
 1920--Harding tR) 28, Cox (D) 6. (Harding ,elected).
 1924--Coolldge (R) 20, Davis (D) {. Coolidge elected).
 l02S-Hoover (R) 2S, Smith D) 3. Hoover elected).
 1932-Hoover (R) 24, Roose- welt (D) 6. (Roosevelt elected).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Nov. 3-(UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts Tor the current fiscal year to Oct. 3i' as compared with n year ago: This Year Expenses Last Year $2,345,5S4,329.09 $2.627,l5s.e7s'ef s1. .4os. os.oss,114.5s ;1,2ss, 1899. .7os.4s ,ss7, ,4ss,2145s u,sss.a5s.s7s.2s
 Cash Balance
 ,480.42 $i,473.0S2.45O.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
Half or Entire List Had
 Voted By Noon--Party Leaders Predict Vote Breaking Record
Rush in Early Morning Hours; Very Little Splitting; Union Party Con-
 fused Over Two Candidates
CHAIRMAN CRARY CLAIMS CITY
 BY FROM $500 TO 5000 MAJORITY

Waterbury's electorate broke voting records to- day. At noon almost half the balloting strength of the city had been registered as men and women focked to the polls to vote for their choices for na tional and state officers.
 Record Vote Is Predicted
 Election officials and party leaders predicted that by the time the polls close o'clock this evening the largest vote in the history the City will have been recorded The local voting list contains 42, SIP names
 Rush In Early Morning
 In every one of the city 20 voting precincts attend ants declared that the rush between and o'clock this morning was before equalled Traffic around the polls was damned as workers strove to register their votes before going to their places of employment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
The Weather

Rain, Cold Tonight; Rain Wed. Morning Fun Weather Report Page 2.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
WINDS UP HIS
 STUMPINC TRIP
 IN CONNECTICUT
Travels by Auto Through State-Halted Repeat
 edly by Throngs

ABOARD DENTAL ENROUTE TO WASH Oct 23.-With the final assertion that conditions "are bet CT than four years ago." President Tra nkl D. Roosevelt last night ended at Stamford, Connecticut, his stop and go" stumping trip through the New England States.
 Before boarding his train last night at Stamford, the President had made a l25 mile trip through Connecticut, requiring nine and one half hours.
 The caravan of official cars had to slow down, then halt entirely as crowds by thousands turned out in city after city to see the President and cheer him. He made brief talks along the entire route.
 The President boarded the spec- ial train two hours late last night on account of being delayed so re- peatedly on his daylight stumping tour.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
SMITH ATTACKS NEW DEAL, ALSO HITS ROOSEVELT
Strikes Out at Centraliza- ton of Powers, Growth
 of Bureaucracy

CHICAGO, H., Oct. 23.-Aifred E. Smith, former Democratic candi- date for President, last night con- tinued his attack on the New Deal and urging the voters to cast their ballots "in manner that will give a sane and orderly government un- der Gov Landon, of Kansas"
 Smiths attack on the Roosevelt Administration was directed chief. ly at the Presidents fiscal policies. He also struck at centralization of powers under the Federal gov- ernment since 1883 and the growth of Bureaucracy"
 It was Smiths third speech dur rg the present campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
SEEKS OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION
 MINE ACCIDENT
Crane d Jury Investigation Asked in Plunge of
 Cage in Idaho

WALLACE, Idaho, Oct. 8 A. s. Erwin, representing organized la Dor, has filed formal petition in O--e District Court asking for grand jury investigation of the Morning Nine cage plunge in which ten miners were killed on October G.
 The petition contends the cable to tie large cage, which dropped 9co feet, was unsafe and public off cials are also accused of derelic- ticn of duty in conducting the Cor oner's inquest.
 Company officials testified at the inquest that the cable was inspected less than a week before the fatal accident and found to be in perfect condition.
 No official action has been taken on the petition immediately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
NEW FUNCTION,
 NEW POSITIONS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-A new function of the Treasury Depart ment - passing judgment on the aestheticism and veracity of liquor bottle labels-occupies the time of approximately 75 employees.
 The Federal Alcohol Administra- tion was said today by Administra- tor w. s. Alexander to have ex- amined by Sep tember IT, 72,976 whiskey, brandy, rum and gin lab els of which approximately 400O0 were approved.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
Bird Students Increasing
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 23.-

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. B. While hunting seasons may be get, ting shorter and shorter, more and more persons are turning to bird and nature study. At least that is the case here. More than 50,000 Indiana State Park visitors took part in bird and nature study hikes this summer-a gain of more than 100 per cent. Greater public in- terest in Indiana's conservation program than ever before is fore seen as a result.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
High School Heroes

COLUMBIA, S. C., Oct. 23. - Van Edwards, quarter and Ed Stillwell, full, of the University of South Carolina, made history for their high school grid team, John ston, when it played Camden for the State Class B title. With five minutes to play, Camden led 15-0. The then famous Edwards-to- Still, well passing combination didn't work. So it was reversed. Stillwell tossed to Edwards. That succeed ed. The game ended with John ston ahead, 20-l5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
LAST WORD

TEXARKANA, Ark, Oct. 23.- Safecrackers who raided a motor company office added the prover- bial insult to the traditional in- jury.
 They broke into the safe, evad- ing device intended to discharge tear gas into their faces, stole $250, and left this note on the footed strongbox:
 Who's monkey now?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
BAN ON OPIUM
 PROVES COSTLY

SIMLA, India, Oct. 23.-Govern- ment statisticians announced here that the ban on opium exports, directed against dope smoking, is costing India about f6,000,000 ($30,- 000,00O thorugh reduced revenues.
 Except for small amount de- signed for medical and scientific purposes, no opium has been ex- ported since January 1, when the ban became effective.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
FOOLED

WALLA WALLA, Wash, Oct. B. -One of Sheriff c. S. Woodward's pet love birds died. The other, dis consulate, wouldn't eat.
 Sheriff Woodward placed a small mirror in the cage. The love bird admired the reflection, perked up in spirits and regained an appetite.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-23
Young Airman

OWENSBORO, Ky.-Eight-year- old James w. Barnhill, Jr, is the No passenger of his father and mother, both licensed aviators. The ioungster took his first plane ride when he was two years old and has flown 2,500 miles since then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Helen. UnderhiH Is
 Rendered. ShouUeI

Miss Elnore Phillips and Mrs. Henry Smith were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower given on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Helen Underhill at her home on Ledgeside avenue. The bride to be was presented with many beautiful gifts.
 Those present were: Misses Edith Fredericks, Carrie Mott, Sue Green Lillian Gavigan, Audrey Phillips Anna Phillips, Elnore Phillips, Mrs Frank KrantZ, Mrs. Wesley Krantz Mrs. Frederick Krantz, Mrs. Roden Wynn, Mrs. James Gavigan, Mrs Douglas Mott, Mrs. Nelson Mott Mrs. Homer Mott, Mrs. James Mott Mrs. James Gavigan, Jr., Mrs. How ard Mott, Mrs. John Halitzer, Mrs LeRoy Halitzer, Mrs. A. s. Phillips Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. Charles Klocker, Mrs. George Underhill Mrs. Tracy Andrews, Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Clarence Fredericks and Miss Helen Underhill.
 MT. and Mrs. William F. Harvey of Chase avenue are entertaining Mrs. Harvey's mother, Mrs. Henry Welton of Derby for several days.
 Miss Estelle Bellmore of South bury spent the week end at the home of Miss Florence Anderson o1 Tudor street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Weddings
VERzIER-HUBBARD

WASANA1AAAAS7 SA~ASkAANA~
 Miss Lucille Mary Hubbard, daughter of Mrs. Ellen A. Hubbard of Burton street and V. LaVerne Verzier, son of Mrs. Rose Verzier of Baldwin street were united in marriage yesterday morning by Rev John P. Kennedy of St. Thomas's church. The ceremony performed at g o'clock at the church rectory was followed by a wedding break fast at 61 Church street.
 The brides gown of Venetian rust material was trimmed with galyak. With it she wore black acc cessories and a corsage of Talis- man roses. Mrs. Stuart R. Love- ridge, her sister, and only attend ant, wore sheer gray wool trimmed with gray astrakan. Her accessor- ies were of green and she wore a corsage of bronze chrysanthemums. The best man was Maurice E. Hub bard. The gown worn by the brides mother was of forest green crepe combined with green velvet. She wore a corsage of sweet peas. The bridegroom's mother wore midnight blue lowered crepe. She too wore gardenias.
 The bridal couple plan 8 we'd ding trip to Troy, N. Y, and upon returning will live at 945 Baldwin street. The bride is a graduate of Crosby high school. MT. Verzier is 8 graduate of Rensselaer, Polytech- mic institute at Troy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
CONTRACT BRIDGE
"TNT" Gets Double Jump - Partner, Holding Strength, Gives No Trump Bidder Clew That Leads
 to Grand Slam Contract
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

This is the fifth of series of six articles explaining the "TNT" Bridge System, which has gained considerable popularity in New England. =. =. ... .. .. .. ..
 Even when a player holds hand strong enough to open with a bid of one no trump, in the Tierney. No Trump Bidding System, devised by Edgar F. Tierney, of Westf1eld, Mass, there are responding hands so strong that jump shift or forc- ing takeout bids must be made.
 From two to 3 Ia honor tricks are required for such responses, and the bid must be made with the best suit held by the responding hand.
 Today's hand shows not only an interesting bidding situation, in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Personal
Seton HiH College WEI Open Fall Social Season

, class will hold a bridge party the afternoon of Saturday, November 14, and the sophomore class will serve 6 cafeteria supper the same evening. Plans for the freshman event have not yet been announced.
 Helen Russell of East Liverpool, Ohio, president of the senior class, has appointed the committees for the autumn informal. As the of- ficers of the senior class will issue all invitations and tickets, Miss Russell will be assisted in this work by Mary Shea of Waterbury, vice president of the class, Peggie Mo- Laughlin of Pittsburgh, secretary and Alice Mock of Johnstown, treasurer.
 Eleanor OBrien of Brooklyn, N. r., is chairman of the orchestra committee and is assisted by Kath- crime Hutton and Betty Caruthers of Irwin, and Merriam Rita Pas serelli of Youngstown, Ohio. Susan Smith of East Liverpool has as her aides on the publicity committee Mary Judith Wiedl of Vandergrift, Belly Cole of Burnham, Pa, Fran ces Allshouse of Irwin, Geraldine Lewis of Derry. The programs are being prepared under the direc- tion of Helen Hickey of Dansville, N. Y., chairman of the committee, and Pauline Hegarty of Pittsburgh, Alice Murphy of Hindber and Ca- mille Shaffer of Averson.
 The decoration committee prom ises 8 unique scheme in Hallowe' 'en decorations. Claudia Callaghan of Latrobe heads this committee, and is assisted by Sara Marie Honadle of St. Michael, Evelyn Katter of Johnstown, Katherine Vanderwerff of Lancaster, Jeannette Dahlstrom of Latrobe and Mary Lavelle of Clevealnd, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23

ment.
 Rev. H. Gertrude Coe will outline the activities of the Young Temper ance Council for the coming year She heads the county group of the Y. T. c. A discourse on Medical Temperance" will be given by Mrs Mary V. McKinnon.
 Mrs. Mary Wells, former state president, will outline the plans for the Willard centenary campaign Her talk promises to be most inter esting to members and friends.
 In the afternoon Warren Coe will lead the song worship.
 Local people who are participating in the Gold Medal contest are Nor man Farnlof and George and Mar jorie German. Many other entries have been listed from surrounding territories.
 The main address of the confer ence will be given by Ella s. Black state president of the Pennsylvania W. O. T. U. She has previously ad- dressed the state group and members are looking forward to her talk to- morrow.
 All are invited to attend the con- ference and are requested to bring basket lunch. The Hamden unit will furnish hot tea and coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Albertus Mdgnus
 Has Senior Dance


 The Senior class of Albertus Mag nus College sponsored the first in- formal dance of the new scholastic year at Rosary Hall on Saturday evening. Arrangements were in the hands of Miss Katherine Cnrnen. assisted by the Misses Anne Mooney Eileen Lavery, and Eliza beth McKeon.
 The Social Science club, held a regular monthly meeting on We'd nesday, at which the following of- ficers were elected: Miss Margery Ross, of New Haven, vice-president: Miss Eileen O'Neill, of New Haven, treasurer; Miss Bessie Martin, of Meriden, secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CoNTRACT CLIJR

CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB
 The closing session of the Thurs day evening tournament of the Cor nell Contract club was held last eve ming under the direction of Mrs. John c. Moriarty. Winners were: Loretta Bowes and Mrs. Eugene De- herty, POS 1-2; Mrs. Charles Stocker and Mrs. Harry zibell, POP: Mrs. Stephen Canty and Miss Elizabeth Keilty, 187 1-2; Miss Ruth Skilton and Miss Sevia Nelson, 1855.
 Top scorers last evening were North and South: Mrs. Charles Stocker and Mrs. Harry Zibell, B 1-2; Miss Ruth Skilton and Miss Sevia Nelson, 31; and East and West: Miss Helen O'Brien and Miss Helen Breen, fl; Mrs. George Bar low and Miss Ann Riley, 40 l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Weddings
.L0urnLtOn Group Elects Officess

The AIunnnae association of T.Agr= alton hall held a large and enthua@ iastic meeting recently, those pfes- ent at the reunion including the Sisters of Mercy who are members of the association. Miss Mary P. Holleran, M. A., an aIumna of Laur- alton Hall and now on the faculty of St. Joseph college in West Hart- ford, gave an interesting and i'm spring talk on the work of the ;coI- lege with a detailed description Of the equipment and magnificent buildings recently dedicated. At the business meeting plans were made for a program of activities for the coming year with a view to the com- pletion of the Jubilee fund. Social day will be observed in January, the Apple Blossom fete-bridge will take place in early spring, and Chii- dren's day the second Sunday in June. The society decided to give 8 substantial donation to St. Jos eph college. After a vote of thanks to the retiring officers, the election of new officers was in order with the following result: Miss Charlotte Leary, president; Miss Genevieve Halpine,. first vice-president: Miss Rita Cox, second vice-president: Miss Gertrude Holmes, recording secretary; Miss Bernice Carbo, cor- responding secretary. Miss Mary Campbell, assistant corresponding secretary: Miss Constance Ballard, treasurer; Miss Florence Duffy, as- sistant treasurer; executive commits tee, Mrs. Daniel Shugrue, Mrs. George Holmes, Mrs. William Ryan, Miss Rosemary O'Sullivan. and Miss Genevieve Gallagher. When Mrs. John A. Ryan, the retiring presi- dent, had introduced Miss Leary, all repaired to the daintily laden tables tastefully adorned with cut flowers and silver service, there to spend . delightful hour in happy reminis- cence.
 Mrs. John F. Robinson is in charge of reservations for a dinner meeting of the Notre Dame Alurn- nae which will be held on Wednes- day, October 2Sth at the Colonial room of the Hotel Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-23
Wheaton College
 Club Met Yesterday

The Waterbury Wheaton College club gathered at luncheon and meting yesterday at the home of Mrs. William Chitetndon of Nau- gatuck.
 Mrs. William Fenstenacher of New Haven, president of the Alum nae Association, gave an interesting talk on the activities of the college for the fall months.
 The main business of the meet ing was the election of a dele gate and an alternate to the meet ing of the alumnae association to be held in the spring. Mrs. How ard Farwel was chosen delegate and Mrs. Wilfred c. Pickard oi Watertown was elected alternate.