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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-16
Interestine Sessiorl

uhy ulBuL 'WdS Ollc OI Ctle IuOSL Iu~ teresting held in recent months and two questions developed frmo it which may provide debate for some time to come. One of these was the question of whether or not 1t is wise to reject an offer of assistance to local needy from an outside organ ization which has collected funds here. The other was just what is meant by the phrase, alterations for the exterior" of the Gem theater.
 When the Red Cross took the stand that baskets for Christmas to needy persons from the Salvation Army here were not needed in town, 1t apparently aroused the ire of sev- eral members of the board.
 These members felt that no local organization other than the town government, had the right to refuse a gift of that nature for impover- ished local persons. Louis De Carlo. republican member who brought up the matter of Christmas baskets, after the meeting told of family he knew who would have had a pretty dismal Christmas last year except for. the fact that MT. De Carlos family helped to brighten 1t Up with gifts. He felt this was not an iso- lated instance.
 Miss Marian Keeffe. in an ex- elusive statement to The Democrat yesterday, expressed the opinion there are only a handful of local residents who need Christmas bas- kets and said the Red Cross was willing to give those persons such baskets, but believed the needy get more permanent benefit from gifts of clothing, shoes and toys which the Red Gross gives annually.
 She said she believed the offer the Salvation army made concern ing the Christmas baskets was made in error when the official in ques- ton did not realize the Salvation Army planned to contribute coal to needy persons here. She stated also she believes this offer has been withdrawn now.
 Some residents were surprised to learn that an agreement had been made that the Salavtion Army use 20 per cent of the money, derived here in the drive last summer, for Naugatuck. They cannot under stand why any opposition should occur if the organization wanted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-16
Rotary Head Greeted

A hearty greeting was extended Morton Hull, governor of the 3Oth district of Rotary International when he paid his official visit to the Naugatuck Rotary club this noon at meeting held in Halls tavern. MT. Hull told of plans of thed istrict for the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-16
Elect Today

The Isbell Relief corps met this afternoon at 2:30 in Pyth!an hall. Election of officers was the main
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
In HONOR OF FRANKLIN

Two centuries and a quarter after
Benjamin Franklin's birth, great me-
mortal in Philadelphia will fittingly per-
petuate his great genius and patriotic serv-
ices by tangible monument of practical
as well as sentimental significance.
1t will be a memorial such as Frank
lin himself would appreciate most if he
were living, being devoted principally to
a museum of the graphic arts, which will
illustrate the evolution of writing and
printing since the earliest recorded at
tempts of man to express his ideas by Wis
ible means. For, be it remembered, in an
epitaph written by himself for his grave
stone, his only designation is Benjamin
Franklin, Printer"
The memorial building will have a
total floor space of more than 100000
square feet and will cost five million dol
lars. 1t will also have large endowment
fund In the building will be the Franklin
Institute, with more than 60 individual
museums, libraries and departments de-
voted to scientific knowledge.
Benjamin Franklin, measured by
every standard of accomplishment, is per-
haps the greatest figure America has ever
produced. AS journalist, scientist, states
man and diplomat he exerted an influence
of inestimable. value to .hisacountry and to
the world To him, no less than to Wash
ington, is due the successor the American
Revolution, because it, was Franklin's con-
summate diplomacy that~secured the aid
of France at the crucial moment of the
war for American independence.
1t is to the credit of the citizens of
Philadelphia that at last Franklin is to
have a memorial in keeping with his
greatness.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A low pressure AREA Is EuTzEE
in over the northern Rockies 4zc
northern Plains States. Wis.,
n. D.. 2a-6S inches. WhEe F
sure continues high ever EnSr 81
er sections Of the country. Uz1s
crests Ove- the middle ~
Valley and far N0rrhWes-- -
Louis, No. 3O-3s Inches- and W1-
nemucca, Nevada. So24 Enche&
Rains have occurred GurnE -
last "a hours tarOughou1 mos- e.
Texas and n0rthezSrEz-6 - -
Atlantic cOGst. beng heavy - d.
las, Texas. LIE IncheS. z1d H.
teras, " c. Ia inchez Lh@-E
have also been m0de-z1e shoWers
on the florida keys TeZpez-
lures have risen y 70 Is 6=Erez
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

Miss Dora Levin, a charming
end accomplished young woman of
% summers en- route from Bait
more to Havana to wed her fl
ance, Roland Stein, was a visitor
in Key West yesterday and though
she knows only few words of
English her visit was made pleas
ant by the many courtesies shown.
Miss Hilda Berry, in charge of case
work in Bait more, trained Miss
Levin for the journey and wrote
Miss Emma F. Lyon, Red Cross
executive in Key West asking that
she meet the Traveller and extend
any courtesies. NJ SIS Levin said
that the courtesies extended by the
Red Gross and Travellers Aid So
ciety saved her a world of annoy
sflce. That the United States is
a wonderful country and Key West
a delightful ety..
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Horse stealing has become something
of lost art, but it has been revived with
new technique, according to a report
from Staunton, Va. A farmer near there
offered horse to a stranger for $40 and
granted the prospective purchasers re-
quest to be allowed to try the animal out
The stranger rode the horse away and
didn't come back.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print i.
without fear and without favor; never be
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue;
commend good done by individual or organ.
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never cons-
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
WEATHER FORECAST


Key IVES. and Vicinity Gs1-
orally fair tonight and Szn1zE-
gentle 10 moderate narrnerlg
winds.
Florida Gene ally 1zlr ton5EEr
and Sund=y-
Jacksonville 20 Flo-ldz Srrzl1s
and East Gulf Genie - Hsa9erz-e
nOTthCrly Winds generzly fan
weather tonight and Sun6zy-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Felo Farnet, local prize fight
er, was arrested yesterday by Of
ficers OF the sheriff's force,
charged with disorderly conduct
and resisting an officer. Farnet
created a disturbance on a bus
driven by Cleveland Dill on and re-
sisted arrest when three officers
started to take him in custody.
When locked in MS cell he broke
up the bed and wanted to tear
away the iron bars but found this
impossible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

More than 800 purebred rams were
sold at this years annual ram sale at Salt
Lake City. The top price of $1,000 was
paid by James Lairlow of Muldoon, Ida,
for a 2-yearfold Suffork ram which won
first sprize atsthe Royal Canadian show last
year. A yearling Hampshire brought
$3.50. .e'. III ST.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

The horse and buggy age is still a
reality in community near Governor Lam
don's birthplace, West Middlesex, Pa.
The inhabitants are of Dutch descent and
belong to the Amish sect, whose beliefs
and stern discipline do not permit the en-
joymert of such luxuries as automobiles.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
Business men who do not

Business men who do not advertise
remind this column of tax dodgers who
get all the benefits created by property
owners through the payment of taxes
Both sit idly by and let others do the right
thing, whereas if all did their part, all
would benefit UNNECESSARILY.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

In Czechoslovakia the usual traffic
warnings are placed near dangerous
curves and intersections, but an additional
bit of useful information is also given. On
all permanent traffic signs are direction
for finding the nearest DOCTOR
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
A shrewd firm of New York b

Shrewd firm of New York brokers
recently devised new means of boarding
as hedge against initiation. AS gold can
no longer be boarded they have induced
their clients to invest in platinum, cast in
three-ounce bars, to be stored in safety
vaults. In a few weeks the price jumped
from SAB to $62 an ounce.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

One OF the most outstanding
features OF the navy day celebra-
ton will be the selection of the
most beautifulwoman or girl,. en-
tering the bathing beauty contest
The swimm ng events will also be
of particular interest. They are of
varied type end large number
are expected to take part in the
events.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Treasurer William L. Bates of the
Key West Rotary Club has not missed a
meeting of the organization for 20 years.
Recently he was i'll and the members en-
abled him to keep his exceptional record
intact by meeting at his home.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

1t is profitable to exchange ideas. If
you have an idea and your neighbor has
an idea, and you each keep them, then
you have just one idea But if you and
your neighbor exchange your ideas, then
you each have two ideas.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

In spite of the recent drouth, imple-
ment men expect to sell South Dakota
farmers a new de luxe type of tractor, a
shipment Of which has arrived at Sioux
Falls. The tractors are equipped with
pneumatic tires and radios.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Robert spottswood, president of
the Key West Country Club, is
mailing circulars and making at
tempts to have all interested per-
sons attend the meeting of the
cub tomorrow evening when the
matter of refinancing the organi-
cation will be discussed. Key West
needs the club and it is ant'cipat-
ed there will be little trouble in
putting over the idea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24
SIDELIGHTS
By MARCY B. DARNALL.
Former Editor of The Key West Citizen

On the theory that folks like 10 deal
with big shots in an establishment where
they trade, Chicago -jewelry firm makes
this possible for all its customers. Every
salesman has the title of vice-president
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Conchs trimmed the Lemon City
aggregation SO to 6. 1t was a
distinct triumph for the local
team, as they were up against
what was called a strong team and
heavier.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

We can't see much to choose between
Fascism and Communism, inasmuch as
dictator rules in either case.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Many fellow pays lawyer money
that would have come handy in paying
the fine
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

A gasoline explosion on board
the fishing launch Nellie on the
Thompson ways at IL O'Clock this
morning caused serious injury to
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

scientist declares that the flight of
time is an illusion. But our banker is I'M
convinced.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Preachers who are alert to current is
sues realize that they must revitalize reli-
gion and let it reform mankind.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

scientists assurance that space is
only fiction of the brain doesn't help
much when one can't find place to park
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

After the election is over you can
have lot of fun reading the prediction
dope
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

One isn't a hopeless failure until he
begins to hate his neighbOrs who have won
success
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Most of the detours are not even
paved with good intentions
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

The Dab is a species of founder
common on European coasts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

1t is unfortunate that youth sees in
age only its limitations and not its wis
DOM
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Bob Austin,s secretary of the
Key West Foundation Company,
principally owned by Malcolm
Meacham, received notice today of
the birth OF fine girl at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Meacham in New
York City. What the little Miss
was named has not been learned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meacham have a
large number of friends in Key
West who will receive the news
with great pleasure.
That was a great football game
yesterday when the Key West
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Wrong thinking results in worse con-
cluSionS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Frank and Archie Lowe ard blew
the bottom out of the boat, leaving
it practically a complete wreck.
The vessel had been sunk in the
recent storm and the owners had
her out on the ways. getting her
in shape.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Editorial comment: All roads
viii, lead to Key West in year
from this time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Ignorance and intolerance go hand in
hand.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Jerry johnson, Florida field
secretary of the Christian En-
deavor, will have charge Of the
meeting of the membership, which
is to be held Wednesday evening,
October 81. A fine program has
been arranged and it is expected
that a large number will attend.
Directors of the Arts Society Of
Key West met recently and made
their selections of artists for the
concerts to be presented during
the coming season. Among those
selected are Robert Steele, young
American baritone; Fannie Wash
ington and her Dixie Girls. Kath-
fyn Miesle, an American Central
to, will be one of the artists. An
excellent selection has been as
sembled.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-10-24

Ignorance and intolerance go hand in
hand
Wrong thinking results in worse con-
cusons
Most of the detOurS are not even
paved with good intentions
1t is unfortunate that youth sees in
age only its limitations and not its wis
dom.
After the election is over you can
have lot of fun reading the prediction
dope.
One isn't a hopeless failure until he
begins to hate his neighbors who have won
success.
Many fellow pays a lawyer money
that would have come handy in paying
the fine.
A scientist declares that the flight of
time is an illusion. But our banker is un-
convinced
Preachers who are alert to current is
sues realize that they must revitalize reli-
gion and let it reform mankind
We can't see much to choose between
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Wesleyan President Turns His Address Into Politics

tween the federal government and the colleges have been free from this threat. It is. I think, leaders like Governor Curley and publicists like MT. Hearst who are today the greatest menaces to freedom in the academic world"
 President McConaughy said "Aca- demically-minded people are usually conservative; they tend to oppose change. They looked on Jefferson as red and radical; one of his most vigorous denouncerS was Presi- dent Dwight of Yale. They thought Lincoln was tampering with the Constitution. AS far as recent events go, there is, I believe, more evidence of interference with free dom on the part of the states than on the part of the national govern ment."
 Declaring that in colleges there must be freedom of thought and ex- pression, he paid tribute to Harvard university, asserting Harvard has many claims to greatness for her three centuries of accomplishment, but none is more important than the spirit of freedom and tolerance which she attained. During her first century she had to achieve religi- ous freedom, which fortunately was guaranteed to Wesleyan by her orig inal charter. President Eliot made his great contribution by opposing traditionaliSlm and conservasi sionism. No university in the world today stands as great bulwark for free- dom. than Harvard"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23

Middletown, Conn, Sept. s. (UP)-President James L. McCon- aughy of Wesleyan university today characterized Gov. James M. Curley, Massachusetts, and Publisher Will liam Randolph Hearst as "The greatest menaces to freedom in the academic world today" His accusa- ton was made in the course of the matriculation address at the open ing of the university, during which he referred to freedom as "a trite subject, but the biggest problem facing the world today" "Interna- tionally,' he said, there is not much you and I can do to bring freedom to a warning and jittery world, except to think about our at titude toward war and peace, and to keep ourselves informed on daily events.
 "Nationally, people greatly differ about threats to freedom. The col- lege campus never will. be place where all will support the same political party, or have the same views on current questions. The biggest threat to freedom of thought and Judgment is bigotry, unfairly endeavoring to impose our own views on others and denying, to those who diner from us, honesty and sincerity, although my own political convictions differ from those of the party in power, :! am not disturbed as many of my friends are about the apparent evidence of restraining individual freedom and rights. Certainly the contacts be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
LIQUOR PERMIT RULING IS MADE Owner of Revoked License Who Appealed May Ap-
 ply for Renewal

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 23-WP)-- Liquor permit holders. whose H- censes have been revoked and who have taken an appeal to the supe- rior court, may legally apply for a renewal of the cancelled permit after the date of expiration and the liquor control commission must acc cept the application Assistant At torney General Harry l.. Brooks ruled today. The opinion was given at request of the commission which propounded three questions:
 Three Questions
 Upon the expiration of lapse of time of 8 permit which has been revoked by the commission and from which revocation there is an appeal still pending in the superior court, is the applicant entitled to apply for renewal of said permit said revoked?
 2-Under the same state of facts is the liquor control commission obliged to accept renewal appli- cation?
 3-Must the said appellant if he desires to continue in business file a new application for a new permit?
 Two Got Yes, One No
 Brooks answered the first two questions in the affirmative and the third negatively. Tt is patent that it is your duty to provide forms so that any person desiring a permit or a renewal of permit shall be able to make sworn application" the opinion said, pointing out that while an appeal is pending the commission must accept the application even though no action be taken upon it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
CITY EMPLOYE IS
 SERIOUSLY HURT
Michael Skistimas, Green Street, Injured in Very
 Odd Accident

Michael Skistimas, Il, of 1l3 Green street, employe of the street depart ment, is in serious condition at Wat erbury hospital today after one of the most unusual automobile acci- dents on police and hospital records for the current year. He sustained two distinct fractures of the right shoulder and numerous bruises shortly before 10 o'clock this morn- ing when a parked car rolled down a grade on Green street, knocking down both him and the driver, who had left his machine to engage in conversation with Skistimas.
 Car Was Parked
 According to police and hospital reports, the accident occurred after Anthony Shaknaitis, 53, of 162 Ged- des terrace, a friend of SkiSsimaS, had parked his car up a slight grade near the corner of Green and John street, and had returned to talk with the street sweeper.
 Brakes Didn't Hold
 Apparently the brakes .ailed to hold, and the car rolled back down
 (Continued on Page 4.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Late Bulletins
JUDGE ELLIS RESERVES DECISION

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 23.-(UP)-De- cision was reserved today by Superior Court Judge Arthur F. Ells on motion of Frank Palka young Buffalo, N. Y aviation mechanic, for change in venue in his second trial on charges of having slain two policemen here a year ago. an impartial jury because of wide publicity at tending his first trial which resulted in his con viction on second degree murder charge and sentence to life imprisonment A new trial was ordered on appeal of the state. Palka will be tried on only one murder count.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23

 BECOME SERIOUS

Cleveland, Sept. 23-(UP-Amer- ican legionnaires turned their at tention to serious convention today after staging the biggest big parade in legion history.
 The scant per cent of the 250, 900 conventiongoers who could wedge into public auditorium, as- sembled to hear an address by Will liam Green, president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. General Frank T. Hines, U. s. veterans ad- ministrator, speaks later in the day
 The other 96 per cent, wading through filtered streets after a parade that lasted 12 hours, turned again to camaraderie.
 In the convention, committee, re- ports were expected on foreign re- lations, national defense, American ism and other subjects. Sessions to- day were to be brief. A new presi- dent will be elected tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
LIEUT.. GOV. TO
 GREET AVIATORS

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 2S-(UP)- The National Association of State Aviation officials will hold its an- nual convention here Thursday through Saturday. with fleet of airplanes expected to bring officials from all parts of the country. The convention was to open informally today at Newark, N. J., where off, cials were to make 8 tour of in- spection of the airport.
 The group was scheduled to make an extensive tour of the airplane manufactu nrpgialnts at East Hart ford, Thursday afternoon, followed by an evening dinner program. Lieut., Gov. Frank Hayes, Water bury, was to greet the aviation men at the affair.
 Fred D. Sheriff, Montana aero- nautics commissioner, is president of the association and will make an annual report. Fred D. Flagg, Illinois, will report as secretary. George B. Logan, Missouri. asso- ciation counsel, will discuss aircraft regulation matters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
EMPLOYES HAVE
 FEAR OF FIRES

North Tonawanda, N. r., Sept. g -(UP)-Two attempts to destroy property of Remington Rand ern- ployes were investigated by authori- ties today.
 Siegried Walchyriski reported an attempt had been made to set his garage on fire. He told police a chemical substance had been placed in front of his garage anc ignited The blaze was extinguished.
 Casimir Litwinski, another enn- ploye at the ofiice equipment fac- tory which has remained open de- spite 8 strike of part of the employ es. said someone hurled the chem ical at his automobile.