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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
WALNUT STREET
 WOMAN SUICIDE
Mrs. Marie B. Anderson Is Found in 0as.Filled
 Basement Kitchen

The body of Mrs. Marie Emily Anderson, wife of Axel Anderson, of 21e Walnut street. was found late yesterday afternoon in the gas- filled basement kitchen of the 9we- dish Evangelical Lutheran church on Cherry street. Dr, Harold F, Merrill, assistant medical examiner, said the death was suicide.
 Noticing the odor of gas Q watch. man at tho Waterbury Clock CoIn- pany called the sexton of the church who waS also employed at the factory, and the latter opened the church and found Mrs, Ander. sons body.
 According to Detectives Anthony Mariana and Joseph Bondler, Ans derson had called police headQuars terS Go report his wife missing yes. terday morning. Sho had recently been released from Norwich state hospital and was apparently do. spondent. Mir. Anderson is Q trus. tee of the church and his wife Is believed to have obtained Q key from his clothes.
 Tho deceased was born Jan. 20, 1907, the daughter of Carl and Anne platon. She was Q member of Swe- dish Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, the ldunA society of the parish and North Star lodge.
 She Is survived by her mother, Mrs. Henry demynthe: two sons, William and Thomas, and Q daugh- ter, Virginia, all of this city. two brothers, John Platen of Torring- ton and Thomas piaten of Water. bury, and Q sister, Mrs. Armand T. Wolff, also of Waterbury.
 The body was taken to tho Al- derson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Funeral arrangements arc incomplete.
 Tho funeral will be held Friday at 2 o'clock from tho AiderSon funeral homo on Central avenue, Friends may call at tho funeral homo to- night between 2 and 0 D. m. and tomorrow afternoon between 2 and { p. n. and tomorrow evening be- tween ' and 0 o'clock.
 Burial will Do In the old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
:-: Political Gossip :-:

Cooney was opposed by Dennis P. O'Connor. It will be remembered that the 1885 senate was dead- locked for over 100 ballots when 1t met to organize in January of the year before last because Cooney was the democratic can- didate for the post of clerk of the upper house. It was the refusal of Cooney to withdraw that threw three three socialist votes to the republican minority, thereby electing Albert S. Bill to tho clerk ship and Senator John '. Lynch to tho post of president pro tenn.
 Morton A. Pierpont oe this city, president oe tho Milk Producer. Dealers' association oe Connectl. cut, has announced that his or. ganlxatlOn will distribute automo. bile "stickers" urging Che noEnln. alton oe states Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn for the olIace oe gov- ermoV. The "stlckers" read: "Al. corn for Governor" and will bo sent to the l,20O members Of the state association although many oe them are democrats. Mir. Plers pOnt has endorsed the AleOFn nomination drive.
 Republican town caucuses will he held tonight and the makeup of the various slates of congress sional delegates is being watched closely. It is believed that follow ing the caucuses the general trend of the delegates for this candi- date or that candidate will Do easily learned. There are several in the race for the 9th congres. sional district nomination.
 Republican state Chairman ,. Henry RoTaback has announced that Charles Francis Socket" Coo of Greenwich will deliver the key. note address at the 6. 0. ?. state convention In Hartford. Mir. Coe ls . we'll known author and enc of hls ancestors participated In the hiding of the Connecticut colonial charter In the now famous Char. ter Oak. Former Governor John Fl. Trumbull is expected Co pre- side as temporary chairman, funC. tlonlng in this capacity until Mr. Gee takes over the gaveI.
 Attorney Albert 3. dardella of Ansonia is lon tho pan." His rec publican brethren are up In arms over the fact that ho is holding two city jobs. Ho Is corporation counsel of the city of ArSonia, ct annual salary of Di,000, and clerk of the high school commission at an annual pay of oi,200 plus "un- limited expenses" The republican voters feel that Judge QardellA should Telinqulsh one of the jobs.
 DanbuEy democrats have started their campaign activities. They formed . Roosevelts Garner club with George ,. Glldea as the pres. ldent. Mir. 0lldeA is Q former
 member oe the democratic state central committed and is well known Co the party leaders in thle city. The Roosevelt. Garner club plans to conduct permanent head quarters throughout Che campaign period.
 e. o. P. chiestains in Bridge port are predicting that the re publican electors who voted for the three socialist senators two years ago will not do SO esaiil. They are predicting that they VIII carry the three districts now rep. resented by the socialist senators, Audubon eecor. Albert V. Eccles and John M. Taft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
EDUCATION EXHIBIT POPULAR

San Diego, Cal. (UP) -Tourists from 4e states and l6 foreign na- tions have visited the Palace of Education at the California Exposi. ton, Q survey revealed. The check showed less than 50 per cent of the teachers visiting came from Cali- fornia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
STATUE TELUsIoN PLANNED

Albany, N. Y., (UP)--Decause the state erected . statue to honor the Marquis dc Lafayette, c park neeE the state capitol will have . land. ecaped plaza. The statue waa erected on sloplng ground, which gives .he impression the bronze and stone marker leans out of plumb. 4 plaza will be laid out around the statue and then the Opti5el illustion VII vanish engineers said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
STROLL EXTEND co MILES

Edmonton, Ats. UP -- Mary isewett, iS, started out on 6 walk that ended % miles away. The girl told her parents that she was go. ing for 6 stroll" The next time they heard from her, she was Co MedIs cissO Hat. She said she was "eick ot staying ground home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26

Judge Francis A. Pallotu Of Hartford appeared certain today to be the choice for the nom. ination of secretary of state on the state z. o. D. ticket this wall. Republican chieftains have been shopping around" for Q candi- dato of Italian birth or extrao-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
HONEY Ts WTNpFALL

Tarboro, N. 0. (Up)-Mrs. George Howard was annoyed when the wind blew Q huge oak tree across her front yard. Annoyance vanished when the cracked trunk of the tree revealed Q swarm of bees end Q large supply of fresh honey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26
FoREcLO LOSURE FILED

Grace Atkins of MiddIebuTy today filed Q foreclosure acticIi in superior court against Frank campbell. tvsiss tee of the estate of Margaret Dwyer and others. Property On Mdgewood avenue is listed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26

with Reservations"
 ton 50 that they can effectively oppose the democrat incumbent, pr. Q. John 5attl of New Lon- don. They rave practically dee clded on Judge PAllotti, feeling that hc has the strongest follow ing of any of his race in Con- necticut.
 Republican leaders arc asking the voters to forget about the dumping" they gave pallOtu scv. erel years ago when, after he had served efficiently as secretary Of state, h0 asked for the nomina. ton of Acknowledgements. The state convention was mortified. They feared that # the governor should dc Connecticut would have Mn Italian chief executive because PaIlottl would aut0mat- lcalIy succeed to the guberna- torlal post.
 paiiotti declared he would be pleased with Acknowledgements or nothing. Ho got nothing. Now tho republican organization of tho state wants him back on the tick. et to help the party out of It's ciump. According to reliable in- formation, Pallotti is willing to take the nomination for secre. taYy of state but with reserva. tions including Q promise that no will not again be deprived of cd. yancNnaent on the state ticket when ho fells his right to success sion iS Q just one
 Ys Judge Cornelius D. Shea Of the ETartHord police court gloomy today? And Is Clerk John M. Bailey oa Che saIiAo court happy? The reason is that Alderman Michael A. Rlta last night won an easy victory over Judge Shea im the democratic caucuses. The thirty deIegRtes Go the third dls. trict senatorial convention, there. for, VIII nominate Alderman Rita for Che stato senate. Judge Shea, who served as senator in the 1885 sesslon, sought Tenomlnation but his sIa(e Of delegates was deseats ed by Che Rita forces. Clerk Bailey wae the leader Of Che Rlta forces. There will be no peaee in enc xgartgoFd police court now.
 Former Senator Joseph P. CoorOy won last nights first sefla" torlal district democratic cau- GUS jn hartford. This means that the delegates to the trst die" tvlct convention will nominate him to succeed Insurance 0oin- missioner John 0. Blackall, who did not seek goza0mlnatiosi'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-26

Suicide, without evidence of in- sanity, b considered Q felony in England, and all property loft 1 taken by the state.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-05-07
Teeth regain dazzling whiteness

EILM is the cause of dull, dis
4 colored teeth. It is also the
cause of serious tooth and gum
disorders. Run your tongue across
your teeth and you will feel this
film. It absorbs stains from food
and smoking and turns white teeth
dull. It clings to teeth and fardens
into tartar. Germs by the millions
breed in it. And germs, with tar
tar, are the chief cause of pyorrhea.
Ordinary brushing fails to remove
film successfully. So dentists urge
the ;specialfilm-removing dentifrice
called Pepsodent.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-05-07

Buttons andBuckles for Ladies' dresses
The Catherine also brought Us pew
stock of ENDICOTr JOHNSON,Ss
RELIABLESHOES
Shoes that give your moneys worth.
Among them are SHOES for tapping
Blankets. large small and medium 10
the most beautiful designs.
Pantsin. White, blue serge and
other dress pans
English Tropical Suiting or palm beach
1t is more economical 10 purchase the.
cloth and have your tailor make your
suits than to import them from Barba
dos
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St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-05-07

First, Pepsodent curdles fiIm,.
then removes it in gentle safety. to
enamel. No other way will make
teeth as sparkling white.
Pepsodent contains no purnice,
harmful grit or crude abrasive. 1t
is so safe that dentists recommend
it for cleaning the soft teeth of
children.
accept PepsOdent Test
To prove results, send coupon for
i, Today free test or buy a tube-for
sale everywhere. Do this now for
your own sake.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-05-07
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
VIRGIN ISLANDS UNITED STATES
- :. OF AMERICA
CHRISTIANSTED SUB JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
In the matter of the Estate Of
MARIE J. SVITZER, Deceased
NOTICE To- CREDITORS

I'M. Roman, Administrator of the a.
bove entitled estate and in accordance with
an order of the District Court do hereby
give notice to all person having claims a.
gainst the said estate to file the same with
the undersigned. Administrators at his Of
flee in Christiansted, St Croix, within thir-
ty 500 days. from date hereof Dated A
pril 80, 1886.
First publication of this notice this thir-
tieth day Of April, 1896.
M. ROMAN
Administrator
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-05-07
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Ladies' Rain Capes. Bathing Slippers,
Bathing Caps.
Rayon Underwear for men women
and children. e"
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Brassiers, Corseles. Baby Bonoets
Hats, and Caps. -
SUITS for the men aud DRESSES fox
the ladies
POLO SHIRTS and DRESS SHIRTS
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
K. OF 6. ADMITS s 15 CANDIDATES Feb. IS Meeting Not to Be POstpOned-Ban.
 quet Planned

Although authorization was given last night by Sheridan Council, No. 2l, Knights of Columbus, to post pone its February 18th meeting ur- til the following night in order to accommodate Special Agent John F. Daley, who is paying his annual visits to Connecticut councils this month, it will not be necessary to change the meeting night. Grand Knights Cornelius '. Maloney was informed this morning by Supreme Secretary William J. Mckinley that Special Agent Dailey's schedule had been changed.
 No definite date was set in sec- retary Mc0inley's notice for the visit of the Special Agent. It is likely now that 1t will not be until March or April.
 4 class of fifteen candidates res cetved the Second Degree of the order last night following the reg ular meeting. Plans for the Third Degree are still indefinite owing to the fact that number of councils in the Naugatuck valley district which are expected to join Water bury in the exemplification of the major degree, have not yet con- ferred the first or second degrees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
DUNPHY PRAISED
 AT TESTIMONIAL
City Officials Laud New Committeeman From
 llth District

llolect!on of Martin Matt" Dunphy as Q member of the demo- cratic town committee from the 1ith district was praised last night by speakers at testimonial dinnor at the Bankers Grill in honor of thS recently appointed committee rnnn. Mayor Frank Hayes headed Q large group of party leaders who attended the gathering, and pre- dicted that under Dunphy's guid. ance the i1th district would remain 8 democratic stronghold for years to come.
 The diners enthusiastically cheer CT an address by Robert Bob" Mackie, veteran party worker, who paid high trikate to new commit teeman. Recalling party leaders of other days, MT. Mackie declared ti1st the new committeeman from tho ilth district would take his place with the best of them.
 Friends from all sections of the city were among those in attend- ance. After receiving Q gift from the diners, Mir. unphy expressed ap. preciation to those attending and promised to do all in his power to continue democratic dominance in his district.
 Michael Morrissey acted as toast- master. Among the speakers were Thomas P. Kelly, executive secre- tary to the mayor; Commissioner John Phelan, supt. Thomas Tlen- ing, Alderman John Bendler, Thomas Fitzmaurice, City Clerk John Fitzmaurice, Martin Dunn, Jack Kopisch, Representative Daniel Mahaney, Commissioner Patrick Cronin, James Barnes and others.
 Freddie Hall headed the list of entertainers. Songs were offered by William O'Brien, City Clerk Fitz- maurice, Primo Jamele, Rudy Hermsteadt, Bill Delaney and others. Jim Fitzgerald was at the piano.
 The committee in charge of the dinner was headed by James Barnes and included William King, Anthony Stokes, Michael Colucci, Frank Burns, John Rakausk1s and Wil- liam Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05

The need for a small steinway grand piano according to Eugene T. Oviatt of McCoys Is very gen. eraly recognized.
 Too many pianos during the de- pression years, have been made primarily to sell. rather than to provide many years of pleasure. Steinway has deferred the presenta- ton of this new instrument until excellence could be assured-until @ smaller piano could be built which would uphold Steinway traditions.
 The new Grand has the glorious Hteinway tone-6teinway accelerate ed action, and Is made of the same woods and metals, by the same men us other 6teinways.
 McCoy's issue an invitation to all to hear this marvellous new instru- ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
Decorating Armory
 For Firemen's Ball
Task of Transforming Drill Shed Into Appropriate
 Background Now Underway Chairman Confident

tin J. Champion will be the battal- ion officer, with Private Timothy F. Horgan as acting adjutant.
 Directly at the conclusion of the assembly, the Grand march will take place.
 Firemen and their immediate friends will adjourn after the ball to Rocco's Waverly in, Cheshire, where they will eat, dance and make merry until as the program reads, The cheshire cock crows at Q. m" Broadcast
 A special broadcast over WATR tonight at TOO will bring to the ra- diodio audience the music of Timny Crowe's co.onials who will be on deck for the affair on Friday night. In addition to the music of the or. chestra, guest speakers vii be heard on the program. Fire Marshal Den Lahey who spoke over WATR in connection with Fire Prevention Week wil have some interesting re- marks, and Lieutenant Michael Flaherty, Treasurer of the Water bury Firemen's Aid Association will also be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
TOMMY GIBBONS
 RESCUED THEM

New Brighton, Minn, Feb. b.-- (UP).-Ten grade school pupils of Miss Rose Williams, rural teacher, were more excited over having been rescued by Q formerly famous famous heavyweight prize fighter than about the cold and drfted roads they travelled home last night
 The ten faced Q two to i've mile hike last night into the teeth of bitter cold wind when Sheriff Tom Gibbons of St. Paul stopped en. route back from an investigation te ask If anybody wants c ride home.' Miss Williams told him she had planned to keep her pupils in the school house over night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
GOV. HOFFMAN IS
 QUOTING CONDON

Trenton, N. J.. Feb. 5.--(UP).- Gov. Harold Hoffman, who insists more than one person was involved in the Lindbergh Kidnapping. today revealed an excerpt from letter in which Dr. John F. (Jafsie) Condon asserted that he believed he could identify lone or two" of the kid- napers.
 The letter purportedly was writ- ten by Condon to an unnamed Florida attorney in August. 1882 before Bruno Richard Hauptnlann was arrested.
 A quotation from the letter made public by the governor said:
 Although I am not a police of- ficer I believe that I could identify one or two of the kidnapers." Will fam 6. Conklii1. the governors press aid. said Hoffman regarded Con- don's letter as indicating a serious discrepancy in statements made dur ing the jurisdiction. He would not reveal how the information came into the governors hands nor what the governor intended to do about ft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
400 Case Records { Studied By Special ' Clerical Assistants
City Officials Aiding to Speed Up Work of Returning Mutual Aid Men, Women to Employment -COnfab
 Here Yesterday With WPA Representative

ton of William M. Harris, former Mutual Aid head, Mrs. Margaret verdon, head of the public welfare department, Thomas Dodd, of New Haven, assistant WpA administra- tor, and city officials, the work of certifying the men will be consid- erably speeded up, and they will probably be assigned to jobs early next week.
 Trained Workers
 The stan of clerical workers was augmented by the addition ot trained social workers today. It ia understood that 1t is not necessary for the men involved to make any application for the jobs, although several did 50 this morning. After the certiflcation has been com plete they will be registered ct the state employment ofiice in the c. l.. D. building on North Main street, from the files of which all persons employed by the WPA are selected. The procedure is only for mality.
 No Delay
 There will Do no delay in placing the men ct work when the clerical process is complete 1t was pointed out this morning. The large ma- jority of the 400 are classified as manual laborers and may Do put to work at once on projects now in op- eration in the city. Whether or not the former "white collar" employees of the Mutual Aid will be given iln- mediate employment cannot yet be determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
SOLDIERS BONUS
 AIRED AT MEETING

The soldiers bonus was the princi- nal subject Of discussion last night at Q booster meeting sponsored by Waterbury chapter, Disabled Ameri- can Veterans. at Pythian hall. The list of speakers was headed by Major Thomas Bannigan.
 Another speaker was William Ap- pleby of New York, Q member of the national executive committee. Also heard were John J. Mulligan of this city, past state commander, Edward Kelly, of Meriden, and Peter Nugent, of West Haven.
 veterans attending the meeting were aided in the solution of difil- entities in regard to their bonus ape plications, and Q number were aided in the filling out of the necessary blanks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
SMITH SUSTAINS
 FRACTURED WRIST

Harry Smith, 54. of 3 Market street, an employe of the street de- partment, was admitted to St. Marys hospital this morning with a fractured right wrist sustained in Q fall while working. According to fellow-workers who brought him to the hospital, Mir. Smith slipped on a Lounsbury street crosswalk, which was covered with Q fine sheet of ice this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05

on . sufficiently large class of can- didates.
 Lecturer John P. Martin was named chairman of the "l0 for I" Campaign which will be carried by the Knights of Columbus during March and April. This campaign will be similar to the Mobilization for Catholic Action which was held . year ago and which resulted in . noticeable membership gain in the order all over the country. Water bury led all the councils in the state in old and new members enrolled.
 The date for the annual Catholic Action banquet of Sheridan Coun- oil, which this year will be colns bined with the Golden Anniversary dinner, will be announced on Feb- ruary 10 with, 1t is expected, the names of the main speaker for this outstanding Catholic event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
DECISION RESERVED

Judge Miles McHIiff reserved de- cislon today after hearing final testimony in the si.00O action brought in the court of common pleas by Mrs. Ethel smith against tie :g. T Grant %. The action was based on injuries sustained .g: a fall in the companya store here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05

Decorators are now at the big drill shed getting 1t in readiness. There will be about IS boxes devot- ed to the various fire companies of the city, The Mayor and the Board of Fire Commissioners. The music, MT. English says, will be about as up to date as 1t Is possible for any dance orchestras to have the latest numbers.
 The festivities will open promptly at 9 o'clock with the assembling of all uniformed Firemen in the hall. The members will then be reviewed by the Mayor as the commander in chief of the department and Chief Lynch. Acting Deputy Chief Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
CHURCH MINSTREL
 CAST REHEARSES

Plans for the annual minstrel of the Holy Name society of St Patrick's church will be formulated at the initial rehearsal of the cast tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the Lyceufn. The show will take place St. Patrick's day evening. ct St Jo- seph's hail.
 Tine activities of the meeting and rehearsal will be in charge of Thomas Fitzsnaiirice. president of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
ITALIAN CLUB TO
 INSTALL OFFICERS

Ofiicers of Il Circolo Dante, local Italian Educational club, will be in- stalled tonight at Our Lady of Lourdes parish hall. Louis Capo- bianco will be seated as president: Domenick Davino, vice-president; Mary Minervino, secretary: and Anna 0iangiacomo, treasurer. Theresa Ferrone is the club advisor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
APPEAL WITHDRAWN

The appeal of Hugh fsearn. ss sxecui0r of the estate 0g Aaargarel s. Ryan of Naugntlick. from q rul. Ag of borough probate court. was Mslldrnwn from the superior court nnket today. lt was Hated for ac- :0n at the short calendar session Friday.
 Granting Of an alleged exeeaeivg claim was the basis of the appeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05
M'COY'S OBSERVES
 'STEINWAY WEEK
New Model Steinway Grand Piano Featured
 at Popular Store

All this week at McCoy's music store is Q celebration in honor of tho new model S--Steinway Grand plano. This new piano differs only in size from the Steinways used by the worlds leading artists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05

According to Private John F, English, president of the Water bury Firemen's Association and chairman of the tenth concert and ball of the Firemen ct the state armOry on Friday evening, every- thing is'"set" for the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05

Production of rayon in Germany l,as lnci'caeod steadily during the last i2 months. and now Is iS per cent above year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-05

Case records of the 400 former Mutual Aid workers who were yes- terday admitted to the eligibility list for WPA employment were being