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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
LIONS CLUB PLAN
 PARTY NEXT WEEK
Exchange of Gifts to Fea- lure Meeting at Elton
 Wednesday

After considerable delay, during which time practically each member of the Lions club offered expert ad- vice of one kind or another, a mov- Ing picture entitled "The Eyes of 5oience" was shown at the Elton this noon. The pictures were shown by William Warrington, but not until after he had persuaded the mem bers that he had really fixed the machine and 10 further suggestions were really needed.
 \ President Harry Cashin announced the annual Christmas party of the club will take place at the Elton next Wednesday noon instead of Thursday. The feature will be an exchange of gifts. Each member has lbeen given the name of man and must procure a gift for him before athe next meeting and no one in the Aclub knows, with the exception of secretary, just who is buying his gift. It is expected no mercy will be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
BURGALR STEALS
 $500 IN JEWELRY
HOuseholders Warned to Lock Homes Securely
 While Shopping

A warning to householders to lock their places securely and not to keep sums of money or personal valuables at home was issued today by Chief Inspector Joseph P. Stew ems of the detective bureau. Burg lars and sneak thieves, he coun- selled, are at their busiest at this time of year, and are on the watch for any possible opportunity to pick up money or jewelry.
 "If a house is to be left empty while the members of the family go down town on shopping trip, all doors and windows should be securely fastened. Money should not be left around the house, even in hiding places, and valuable Christmas gifts should be placed un- der lock and key"
 Over the weekend house break netted a burglar $200 in cash and $500 in jewelry. He chose a time when he knew no one was in the house, and then took. his time to ransack bureaus and dreSsers in the bedrooms.
 The city has been singularly free from housebreaks during the past several months, but police point out that thieves as well as law-abiding citizens can use extra funds at this time of the year.
 Persons going away from home overnight or for a day or more should notify the police department so that patrolman can keep watch on the dwelling during the absence of the occupants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
LOCAL DETECTIVES REARREST SUSPECT
New Britain Police Sur= renders Youth Wanted
 Here for Theft

Lieut.. Detective Matthew Balanda and Sergt. Henry Johnson left for New Britain this afternoon to claim custody of William Maynard, Hard- war City youth, who will be charged with theft of an auto from this city. Maynard was arrested in New Brit ain Monday night several hours af- ter Sidney Matzkin of Lincoln street reported that his car had been stolen from Scovill street.
 A companion of Maynards, George Masterson, was sentenced to four months in jail when arraigned in New Britain town court. He was charged with stealing a car in that city.
 Local police claim that Masterson and Maynard stole the Matzkin car and then drove to New Britain, where they were arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
TWO WELL KNOWN
 WOMEN KILLED

Somers, Conn, Dec. 17.-(UP)-A blown tire was said today to have caused an automobile accident here late yesterday in which two prom inent Springfield, Mass, women were killed, and the driver escaped with minor decorations.
 The dead were Mrs. Mary E. Downey, widely known golfer, and wife of Medical Examiner Dr. Charles J. Downey, and Mrs. Imelda T. Murphy, wife of a real estate op- orator.
 In company with Mrs. Harry K. B. Davis, also of Springfield, they were returning home after purchas- ing Christmas dress goods at a Manchester mill. When the tire blew the car left the highway and struck tree. Mrs. Downey died in- stantly. Mrs. Murphy succumbed last night at a Springfield hospital. Both suffered skull fractures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
SCHOOL TEACHERS
 GIVEN SCORING

Wethersfield, Conn.,, Dec. IT, UP.-Seventy-five per cent of the teachers throughout the country are not qualified to interest their pupils in the modern social conditions, Prof. Clyde M. Hill, chairman of the Yale graduate school department of education declared here last night.
 Pupils, he said, are not trained to Intelligent scepticism, but are will- ing to accept what they are told without question. The blame, he said, rested with communities which he found were satisflel to go along with the old order.
 He relieved the teachers and in- stitutions of responsibility for not keeping apace with the changing times.
 He admonished teachers that to be successful with their pupils and to gain their confidence and inter- est, "be a school teacher, but don't look and act like one."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
BRITAIN TO SAVE
 FIVE CRUISERS

London, Dec. 17.-UP)-Five British cruisers scheduled to be scrapped under the Anglo-American naval treaty will be retained in ser vice because "this is no time to scrap serviceable vessels" Sir Samuel Hoare, first lord of the admiralty, informed the house of commons to- day.
 His announcement was regarded as further warning by Britain that she intends to build adequate defense forces against any possible attack in the present disturbed state of the world. ,.,...
 Before he made his statement, re- liable sources disclosed that Britain has developed new 14-inch gun more efficient than the 16-inch guns of other navies, and will use 1t in two 35,0O0-ton -battleships to be started next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
SYRACUSE PUPILS
 GIVEN VACATIONS
Special to the Democrat)

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. 17.-UP)- Waterbury students returning home this weekend from Syracuse uni- versity, for the Christmas holidays are:
 Charles P. Barlow, son of Mrs. Mary P. Barrow, 40 Calumet street; Thomas J. Grove, son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick J. Grove, 481 Sylvan avenue; Miss Charlotte Dorfman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Dorfman, IA Buckingham street; Raymond D. Markle, son of MT. and Mrs. Ira Markle, 1910 Baldwin street; Hugo Ruggiero, son of Mrs. Rosalia Ruggiero, 589 East Main street; George B. Tammany, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Tammany, 40 Hickory street; Miss Selma Weiss, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. Weiss, 162 Plaza avenue.
 College classes will be resumed Monday, January 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
WALNUT ST. MANI
 VICTIM
Police Probing Story of Stick-Up- Gas Station
 Robbed of $8O

Police still had under investiga- tion this afternoon a claim by Eric Gustafson. of 51 Walnut street, that an armed man held him up last night in the hallway of his home. Gustafson says the man took from him the keys to a gas station of the General Oil Company at Grove and North Main streets, so that he could steal $80 from the station.
 Lieutenant Detective William Pol lard and Detective William Foley questioned GustafsOn at length this morning. The man claims that the bandit robbed him of $ of his own money.
 Police reported that Gustafson phoned headquarters at midnight last night and said that he had been robbed of $50. Later, they said, he changed his story and said that the keys had been taken from him. and that the holdup man had warned him not to tell police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Blackall Endorses
 Insurance Changes
Member of Committee Recommending Simpified, Mod- ernized Policies-Public Interested in Amendments

coyery on the policy to the extent Of the proved insurable interest.
 EliminationS
 Eliminate the Fall of Building" clause; lengthen the time allowed for unoccupancy to at least an ordi- nary vacation period; give the in- sured the opportunity to force the insurer to appoint an appraiser; re- wise the pro rata liability clause so that the policies which are void would not be included in determin- ing the pro rata liability of each in- Surer.
 Another suggestion, says the re- port, was to issue renewal slips in- stead of writing new policy when the expiring one is renewed.
 The commissioners stress that in- dividuals owning property in several states would welcome a uniform policy, while those in direct contact with the insuring public, namely, brokers, agents and adjusters, favor revision and 8 shorter policy.
 Simplicity Needed
 The report quotes Walter H. Ben nett, general counsel of the National Association of Insurance Agents, as saying, while there are some, agents expressing the opinion that the New York standard form should remain as is, the vast ma ajority dis cussing it believe that there is a crying need for a policy that tells in plain language what it does cover ard what it does not cover" MT. Bennett goes on to say that simpli- fication and clarity should be the governing factors in the revision, SO that policies will be understand able to the average intelligent lay man.
 Professor Samuel Willston of liar yard Law school, replying to the said if the conditions of the policy are made less onerous there will be less disposition on the part of courts to construe the con- ditions away and vitiate them.
 Public Interest
 Concluding its report with a plea for action by the commissioners, the committee says:
 We further believe . there is sufficient strength, cohesion and public interest in this body to see to it that 1t is enacted into law by a very large number of states"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
CONN. COLLEGE
 FOUNDER IS DEAD

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 17-(UPo Funeral arrangements were being made today for Mrs. Mary Clark M .chell. 76. settlement worker and one of th founders of Connecticut College for Women at New London, who died yesterday. She was a na- tive of Northampton. Mass. which her ancestors helped found, and after being graduated from Smith College in 1883. married and moved to Hartford, Her husband. Emlyn Valentine Mitchvll, died two years ago.
 She was first president of the Hartford College Club and last year received an honorary degree of mas ter of arts from Connecticut Col lege. A son, Edwin V. Mitchell. au- thor and publisher. and a daughter. Mrs. J. M. Boyd, Needhasn. Aass-. survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
BUILDERS LEAGUE
 ELECTION TONIGHT
Organize Campaign to Compel Licensing of
 Local Tradesmen

Election of officers for the coming year will be the most substantial business transacted at meeting this evening of the Waterbury League of Mason, Carpenter, Paint CT and Roofing Contractors, in the Chamber of Commerce building on Field street.
 A concerted drive to force the licensing, through city ordinance, of all contractors performing work in this city has been started, and with a live organization some sem- blance of results is expected to be realized. A meeting of the league was held December 10, at which George L. McGrath, of the roofers was appointed chairman, and Thomas Morin, painter, was named secretary. The contractors feel that not only will the licensing of all tradesmen aid them, but also will it protect the home owner.
 Officers to be elected tonight are, president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, four trustees, committees for entertainment and ways and means committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
WATER SUPPLY IS
 NOT RESPONSIBLE

Danbury, Dec, 17-UP)-The city's water supply was eliminated today as possible source of a mysterious intentinal malady which has stricken an estimated 700 per- sons here in the past two weeks.
 Dr. Alfred Bergdorf of the state health department, and city health Offlcer Dr. Felix F. Tomanio. de- clared there was nothing serious" in the situation but urged residents to see physicians.
 The illness, it was said, produced gastro-intensinal disturbance, &C., companied by cramps and nausea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
THREE JUDGES IN
 MURDER CASE

Norwich, Dec. 17-(UP)-Superior Court Judge Ernest A. Inglis, John Rufus Booth and Kenneth Wynne will preside at the trial of Robert A. Simpson, young New London orchestra leader accused of staying Miss Ellen Sullivan in 8 dance hall here last July, 1t was announced today.
 Trial is scheduled for January 13, here.
 Miss Sullivan, telephone opera tor, died two days after she plung- ed through a second story window. Simpson was indicted on a charge of first degree murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
JAPAN CONTROLS
 WHISKER TRADE

Hudson, N. H., Dec. 17-(UP)- Japan has seized control of the Santa Claus -whisker trade, it was learned today.
 John T. Benson, proprietor of wild animal farm here, used to do a thriving business in scuh artificial whiskers, but now
 "The Japs have beaten us to it," he mourned. Most of the ones you see are made of a light cotton ma- terial, and of course can be sold very cheaply. We discontinued our business"
 Benson's Santa Claus whiskers were made in Germany from trim mings of kashmir goat skin rugs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
POLICE SEARCH
 IN SWAMPLANDS

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 17-CU.P0- State and local police today secured swamplands at Newington for John Cockowski, A, this city, only one of three men still at large and suspect ed of complicity in a series of rob- berries here within recent weeks.
 The men were cornered in New ington brushlands after two-mile automobile chase from Hartford during which several shots were fired.
 Edward Sadowski. IT. was cap- Cured almost immediately. John Kaminski, 36, alias John Sunday. limped into New Britain police headquarters last night and sur- rendered.
 Kaminski and 6adowski were held on charges of breaking and enter ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
TWO CHILDREN
 WERE RESCUED

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 17.-(UP)- Two children were rescued today as two-alarm fire caused 5000 dam- age to a 2 1-2-story Quincy Point dwelling.
 The only occupants, Cosim San sone, 4, and his brother George. 2, were playing on the kitchen floor when the fire broke out. Their mother, Mrs. Joseph Sansop.e, was visiting a neighbor, Mrs. Anna Gel 1ini.
 Glimpsing smoke pouring from the house, the two women ran to the dwelling and carried the chil- dren to safety. Mrs. Cellini suffered slight burns on the hands and face.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

New legislation on fire insurance may be introduced into the coming session of Connecticut's General Assembly, meeting a substantial de- mand and need for Simplified, modernized policy, as 8 result of the recommendation of the committee on revision of the National Con- yention of Insurance Commissioners The change would eliminate the present lack of uniformity in such documents in the opinion of the committee of which State Commis- sioner John c. Blackall of Hartford, former Waterburian, is vice-chair- man.
 Query Conducted
 The report summarizes replies to a queStionnaire on revision of fire insurance policies sent out by the committee to individuals and organ izations all over the country. The inquiry elicited number of sug- gested improvements, and practical unanimity was registered on the fol- lowing points which refer to exclu- sions in the present New York policy-standard in several states verbation and used in its substan- tial form rather widely:
 Include lightning in the coverage; eliminate the clause voiding the policy for fraud because that is the common law anyway and substitute a new clause voiding the policy for breach of warranty which caused or increased the amount of the loss or hazard; cover the hazard of des- truction by civil authority to pre- vent spread of fire; eliminate the unconditional ownership and chat tel mortgage clause and allow re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
DRIVER DID NOT
 SURVIVE HURTS

Haverhill, Mass, Dec. 17-(U.P0 -Alphonse Roy, about 40. of (403 Andover street. Lawrence. whom rescuers freed with hacksaws and crowbars from the wrecked cab of an overturned truck Monday, died today at Gale hospital.
 Death was caused by skull frac- ture and internal injuries.
 Roy was trapped in the cab when a coal truck he was driving from Lawrence to this city overturned e sasaN of a blowout. A priest AANn1m1naered last rites as police and drivers of other trucks in tho fleet worked desperately to free him.
 Roy leaves c wife Grace and two children Harvey. 16. and clair lS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
G. A. R. COMMANDER

Danbury, Conn, Dec. 17-(UP)- Russell van Deusen, Bridgeport, was commander of the Connecticut de- partment, G. A. R. today succeeding the late Edward A. Pinkney. Van- Deusen, who was senior vice com mander, was appointed by the coun- Gil of administration after funeral services had been held for the late commander yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
SECOND BROTHER DIES

Huntington. Mass, Dec. 7-CUP) Joseph Jolly, 39, died at a West field Hospital today of skull and internal injujjries suffered late yesterday in an automobile accident in which his brother Wilfred, 43, was killed instantly. The accident occurred when the borrowed sedan in which they were motoring toward their home town of Worthington veered from the road and crashed Into c tree. Police blamed high speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
BY ELMER c. WALLER Limited Press Financial Editor

New York, Dec. H-(UP)-The stock market opened fairly active today with prices moving irregular ly in a narrow range. Bonds ad-. vanced. Cotton futures opened 2 to points lower.
 U. s. Steel opened at. 78 Ia off 1-4; Standard oil of New Jersey 67 3-8 up 1-8; Westinghouse Elec- trio 148 3-4 up 3-4; General Mo- tors 68 3-4 off 3-4: Chrysler 123 1-4 off 3-4; Anaconda 52 Ia off 1-4; Kennecott 59 7-8 off 1-2: American Can IA 7-8 up 7-8: Western Union 81 3-4 up 3-8; Atchison 72 up 1-8; American Telephone 185 5-8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
GOV. CROSS APPROVES

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 17-(UP)- Gov. Cross today approved the re- storation of an old warehouse at Wethersfield Cove. Wethersfield, one of several historic buildings con- structed in 1890. which was dam aged in the March floors. It was estimated the work would cost ST. $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
First Christmas

Death lost to Santa Claus in thelr race to claim Johnny Her. nandez, 3, i'll in an Omaha, Neb., hospital. When nurses learned Johnny never had heard of Christmas, they promised him a party. But doctors said Johnny might not live until Dec. 25. So Santa made special trip, bring ing . tree and gifts. Now Johnny knows what Christmas joy IS, like even if 1t never comes to him again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
PACIFIsT REMOVED

Berlin. Dec. 17-(UP)-Carl von Ossietzky, pacifist awarded the 1885 Nobel peace prize few weeks ago. was transferred to the Berlin Nofth-end hospital. itwas learned today. Ossietzky. long hold in eon- centratiun oamps, had been under treatment after his release for tub- erculosis and was Q patient at the West -ond hnzpita.L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

Twenty-two Boy Scouts of troop g. st. Francis Xavier's parish unit will be formally inducted into the troop at investitlre ceremonies in the parish hall tomorrow night. Leaders and scouts from troops of St. Ann's and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes will be in charge of the ceremony, under the direct guidance of Scout Executive David Babson, his assist ant, Henry J. Donohue, and District Commissioner Harry s. Hyde.
 The ceremony, which is most im- pressive, will start promptly at 7:45 b. m. and will be attended by par ,fnts of the scouts, and men who are interested in progress of scout ing activities. Entertainment and Q buffet lunch will follow the inves- 'titure. Completion of arrangements for the ceremony has been made under the supervision of Scoutmas- ter Patrick Wallace, and his assist ant scoutmaster, Donald Felth, with general assistance from the troop committee which is composed of Rev. James M. Coughlin, chaplain; Wallace J. Inglis, chairman, and John Dalton and William Carroll.
 The troops new charter has been presented by the local council and will receive official recognition to- morrow night. Scouts to be ofhcial- ly invested into the troops are: Edward Ayotte, George Bueler, Jo- seph Berthiaume, Robert Bevins, Richard Block, John Corey, John Carmody, George Curley, Amadeau Cunha, James Conway, Thomas Dooley, Maurice Fitzgerald, Francis Holmes, Harold Hogan, John Kill more, William Kelly, James Lynch, George McGovern, James Acouner, Edward Quill, Francis Sacco and William Tobin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Market Opens Fairly ActiDe But Irregular
Prices Moved in Narrow Range-BOnds Advanced;
 Cotton Futures Were Several Points Lower

up IA and Continental oil 42 Ia off 3-4.
 vanadium opened 1,500 shares at % 1-4 up 1-4 and later rose to a new high at % 3-4. hudlum Steel also was active.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

Miss Hannah Huntington has tTaveled from Bradford. England, to Wellington. New Zealand, to wed John Furry. to whom she be- eaine engaged 70 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

France is planning to have "air- lines to everywhere" start from Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Troop 9 To Witness,
 Investiture Program
High Scout Officials to Attend Ceremonies in Parish Hall Tomorrow Nght-CO Community Club Meeting
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

consideration at the meeting of the club in the community house to- night at 8 o'clock.
 First consideration will be given tonight to plans for the clubs Christmas party which will be held Saturday afternoon at o'clock in the community house. Al Lawlor is chairman, supported by large committee of assistants. A Christ mas will be set up and gally dec- orated, entertainment will be pre- sented and gifts distributed by San- ta Claus himself. The entertain ment will consist of a full and var jed program by the pupils of Miss Imelda Massey Casey. Children of the lower grades of Mulcahy, Wash ington and St. Francis Xavier's schools, as well as the nuns of St. Francis Xavier's convent, have been invited.
 Chairman Ambrose Scully and his committee planning the annual New Years Eve dance and celebration by the Community Club will also make more preparations for the event tonight.
 If the regular schedule of meet ings were observed, the meeting would be next Thursday evening, but due to the fact that date is Christmas Eve, the change was made. ......
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

New Zealand is using 50 per cent more gasoline this year than in 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Plans Tonight

Y Plans Tonight Several occasions being planned by the Community Club for the
 holiday season will receive special
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Greens Victorious

But for the steady pinning of Mrs. K. Bergin of the Reds in the league games of the St. Francis Xaviers parish women at the Xaverian hall alleys yesterday, the Greens would have swept the field.
 It 50 happened that the Greens swept three straight games from the Reds, scored high game of 472, and completed high pinfall of 1873. In the other match game, the Blues defeated the Whites, 2-1.
 Mrs. Bergin kept the Reds out of the total obscurity column by piling up a high single mark of 101, and also having high three game total of PIP.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17
Grab-bag Tonight

Early holiday celebration will be observed by the Women's league of the Community Club when they meet for their weekly matches at the community house alleys tonight, for a grabbag has bee narranged. Each bowler will bring little gift, and place it in the "grab-bag." At the close of the evening mad scramble for the gifts will be made.
 Tonight's matches by the league will be the final until January q, because next Thursday is Christ mas Eve and the following Thurs day is New Years Eve. No matches will be held on these holidays. The schedule for tonight is p. m., Oaks against Naples; Films against Pines; 9 D. m. Cedars against Spruces; Hemlocks against Birches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-17

Games Tomorrow
 Games in the Senior league of the basketball league at the community house will pair the Robins against the Tribunes at 8 o'clock, and the Gents of the Hill against the Bald win Props in the feature game fol- lowing.
 Thsi pairing puts two defeated teams against each other and two undefeated teams in the same posi- ton. The Gents and Preps were both beaten in their initial starts, while the Robin and Tribunes were victorious.