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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
TOWle Estate

The late Jennie e. Towle left an
estate of $11,354.62, according to
an inventory Of assets filed In pro-
bette court today. The estate con-
sists of two bank accounts.
An account at the waterbury
Savings Bank totals $8,262.31, and
one at the Waterbury Trust Co.
amounts to $3092.31. The woman
died Dec. 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
May Abandon Joint
Committee System
Democrats to Demand Majority on House Committees;
Await 6. O. P. Assignments Reelected

The governor declared that he
will be active In the 1888 campaign
and asserted that he doesn't expect
to die In the meantime. His declara-
ton brought hearty applause from
the gathering. National Committee
mar Fitzgerald declared that Gov
ernor Cross was dean Of Yale Grad
uate school for IA years and can be
governor Of Connecticut for IA
years.
Reacti0naries
Representative Thoms expressed
satisfaction that the republicans are
apparently planning, next Tuesday
night at their caucus In Hartford,
to pick Representative j. Mortimer
Bell Of Salisbury for speaker and
Representative Noah Swayne Of
Darien for majority leader. He
classed both men as republican re-
dictionaries.
Representative John r. Allen of
New London was chairman Of the
caucus and Representative Philip
r. Pastore Of New Haven served as
clerk. Directly after his election to
the minority leadership, Represen-
tative Thoms ridiculed the republic
can claims on liberalism and de-
clared that the chief idea Of Repre-
sentative Swayne in the 1885 legis-
lature had been ITO batter down
any bill with any democratic ten
dency; any bill which looked as
though it might help the people Of
the state" He added that Repre-
sentative Bells chief distinction
consisted only Of branding all
measures he did not like as vicious"
and preventing the state from hav-
ing daylight saving time for 10
years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Lega Siciliana

Miss Josephine Chillemi was in
stalled as president Of Lega Sicil-
lana auxiliary last night in Lib
erty hall. Nicola Napoli ofiiciated.
Other officers indicted were vice.
president. Miss Carmella Vella;
treasurer. Mrs. Josephine Smerg.
la: orator. Mrs. Nellie Dante:
financial secretary. Miss Josephine
AMIGO. The group will hold o din.
ner-dance at The Elton on JAM
uary 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
S. w. Veterans

Resolutions on the death Of
Miles w. Deane, Of Waterbury,
have beer, adopted by Frederick
A. Hill camp, No. IS, United
Spanish War Veterans, Stamford.
Mr.. Deane at the time Of his
passing was superintendent OF
the printing department Of the
American Brass company and
state commander Of the Spanish
War Veterans. He was held in
the highest affection by his COM
rades. The resolution reads as
follows:
whereas, Almighty God In
His infinite power has seen fit 10
remove from our midst, our late
department commander, Miles w.
Deane, and by his passing the de-
partment has suffered a great
loss. His many years Of untiring
and unselfish service In the de-
partment n; the interest Of his
comrades are but true memorials
of his affection and devotion to
those who served with him. He
had that simplicity Of manner
which endeared him in the hearts
of his comrades, which disclosed
to the highest degree his fine cul-
ture and unselfish nature. We, his
comrades, who knew him rs q
close friend appreciated his hon
esty, his trustwOrthiness and his
faithfuIness In all his dealings
with his fellow men and by the
practice Of the virtue he possess
ed we may be inspired to greater
endeav0rs to lead more useful
and unselfish life.
TO WIDOW, FAMILY
"Be II further resolved: That
we, the comrades Of Frederick A.
Hill camp, No. Is, United Span
ish War Veterans, department OF
Connecticut, wish TO extend to you
and your family our heartfelt
sympathy i'm the loss Of your kind
and loving husband and father.
We know that your sadness Ii
very deep which only time alone
can soften. BY our Christian
faith we believe that our earthly
existence is one Of probation, and
that death Is an entrance TO .
higher, better, purer and far more
glorious life. Death Of one that In
dear to us brings ms closer TO
God. May He comfort and stis-
tain; you and your family in your
bereavement.
BE II further resolved: That Q
copy Of this resolution be sent to
the widow Of the deceased COM
rade, that . copy be spread upon
the records Of the camp, and .
copy sent 10 the press.
'By August T. Moro, Ralph =.
Halves and George A. Powers,
committee ON resolutions"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
"Back Doors"

Private John Graham Of the
local fire department attended a
meeting Of the legislative COM
mittee of the Connecticut State
Firemen's Association this morn
ing In Hartford. The meeting
was held to prepare legislation to
be presented to the January ses-
sion Of the state general assembly.
A bill that may win approval Is
one voiding the liquor commission
ruling against taverns having
back doors. Firemen claim the
rule has caused considerable fire
loss about the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
CARRIED WIFE
OUT TO SAFETY

Haverhill, Mass, Dec. 3l.-(UP)-
william r. Chesley, 90, carried his
wife Norma, also 80, to safety over
q ladder today when fire started
in their home.
Discovering the blaze In q room
adjoining bedroom, Chesley
climbed q ladder to the bedroom
and saved his wife.
The FIRE, believed caused by
smoulderins cigarette, did $500
damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
DICTIONARY OF
PHIL OSOPHERS

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 31-(UP)
Professor Arthur o. Lovejoy Of
Johns Hopkins university thinks
that philosophers SHOULD get to-
gether and publish a dictionary I'VE
can understand each other
He made this suggestion at sec
tional meeting Of the American
philosophical association here after
listening to statements such as:
Modern science, platonically
mathematical In aspiration. SYM
pathetically aristotelean in It's eni-
pirical devotion. has paradoxically
shared In this reputation Of aris.
totle. The pervasive cartesianism
Of modern science has been 1t every
moment disturbed BY Q surtive. nos
talgic aristoteleaniszn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
400 To Attend Big
Dance Here Tonight
Semi.Forma Affair to Be Followed by Chicken Dinner
at Log Cabin-0irls Orchestra to Furnish Music
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

Early this afternoon, the commit
tee which has completed arrange
nents for the annual New Years
eve dance Of the Washington Park
Community Club, announced that
the expected attendance Is almost
200 couples. The committee was
busy this afternoon completing the
decorations and adding the finish
ing touches to the slightest details.
The dance, which Is a semi-formal
affair, will start at $3.50 o'clock to-
night and continue until / q. m.
Friday. Music will be by CANNES
Musical Maids. Numerous parties
have been arranged to take place
after the dance, the most prominent
of which Is the chicken dinner
which will be served at FRANKIE Log
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
STATE POLICE
SENT OUT ALARM

Killingly, Dec. 31-(UP)--State
police broadcast an alarm today for
two young bandits who robbed Ray
mond Gaumond, a taxi driver, OF
$170 last night and fed in his car
after abandoning him on a coun-
try road. y.
Gaumond said he was summoned
from his home by the youths who
asked to be driven to Putnam. En-
route he was ordered to stop the
car. One Of the robbers. he said, took
his money and the other struck him
on the head with q gun butt.
The bandits were described as
bauot 2 years old and wearing Zip
per Jackets and hunting caps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Ten Pounds of Coins Add $96 to Seal Fund
Spotlighting
CityNew
Officers Change

Officers Of the police depart
ment who are on street duty will
make their regular bi-monthly
shift Of platoons, Police Super
intendent william ]. Roach an
nounced today. Patrolmen are
not affected by the changes.
Desk officers at headquarters
also change, and the new set-up,
beginning tomorrow, will find
Lieut.. John Dunphy on duty from
3 a. m. to 4 p. m, Capt. Hugh
Flaherty on duty from 4 to IL p.
m, and Sergt. Joseph Bagley on
duty from midnight to 8 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Odd Fellows

Winona Rebekah and Townsend
lodges Of Odd Fellows viii enjoy
Q joint New Years eve party to-
night In Odd Fellows hall. The
committee on arrangements in-
ciudes Mr. Frank Granger Mira.
Ferdinand Bachban MRS. william
Dick and Mrs. Carl Loether.
Cards and dancing win be enjoyed
and refreshments win be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
new ENGLAND TO
Be PROSPEROUS
1887 Will See Return to
Old 1929 RecOrd-J0b.
less Will Work

Boston, Dec. 81. L (UP)-New
England stands on the threshold Of
its most prosperous year since 1929
James w. Hook of New Haven,
Conn.,, 1887 president of the New
England Council, said today in o
year-end statement.
"A sustained business recovery has
been under way since the spring Of
1885 and seems likely to continue"
he said. Despite temporary set
backs, the trend has been steadily
upward until at the present time
New England's industry Is rapidly
nearly normal levels"
High December Rating
The councils business activity m
dex reached a level only 4 per cent
below estimated normal this month
the highest December rating since
1929 when 1t was 0.5 per cent below
normal.
"Since about 90 per cent Of this
regions economi: welfare Is de-
pendent upon manufacturing, as
AACo~oAA ca Wy AiSOAAACp VIC O1lA bOOh w
see so-called service industries
trade, commercial, banking, trans
portation and utilities-carried up
ward by the upswing in manufac-
turing activity.
Unemployed Absorbed
"Our manufacturing plants are
rapidly absorbing the unemployed.
Industrial employment in New Eng
land for 1885 was per cent ahead
of 1885. This movement should &C
celerate during the next six months
as heavier industries speed UP their
recovery. i.
Together with wage-increases
and bonuses, another beneficial fac
tor Is the increasing sentiment to-
ward keeping the work-week as
short as the supply of competent
workers will permit.
1--WE may look for a rapidly i'm
proving situation as regards the
federal budget, with possibly bal
ance reached in 1899. Such an TN
provement would spur improvement
IN general business activity"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Evasion

Charged with evading respon-
sibility, John w. Rayn0r, so, Of
Cheshire rad, will be arraigned
at Mondays session OF trafiic
court. He was arrested last night
by Patrolmen Magner and Breen.
The case Of Orlando Sambucco,
26, Of 81 Pond street, charged with
illegal use Of markeds, will also
be heard Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Cabin. The committee e complete
Ing reservations for the latter.

Bowling
One Of the few bowling leagues
which has maintained an unin-
terrupted schedule in spite Of the
holidays Is the league Of the women
of st. Francis xavier;s parish, which
Is conducted each Wednesday after
noon. Scores compiled yesterday
wede: Reds 3, Blues 0; Greens 3,
Whites 0. High single, Mrs. Charles
Bringman; high three, MRS. Charles
Bringman; high game, Reds, $50;
hight total pinfaN, Reds, 1,34e.
Basketball
The Gents Of the Hill eked out q
1892 victory over the Bloomfield
Collegians at the Washington Park
Community house last night before
q large audience. Tense and close
play throughout the game kept the
crowd on edge throughout and es-
pecially in the overtime period
when the deciding point was scored
by Earl Lewis, by virtue Of tech
meal foul shot. Following the game
the two teams were served COM
plete lunch in the cafeteria Of the
community house, with Supervisor
Bill Shea as chief Of affairs, and
master Of ceremonies.
Suspension
All activities and usual weekly
occurrences of the community house
and parish hall have been suspend-
ed for the holiday. With the ex-
ception Of the dance tonight at the
community house and the bowling
at both recreation centers, the holi-
day will be comparatively dull. No
bingo games will be played tonight.
the women of the community club
who usually bowl on Thursday
nights have cancelled their reserva-
tons, and the Earbenders have
postponed their games until next
Friday night. In addition there
will be no games In the senior
league of the community house to-
morrow night.
Masses Tomorrow
Tomorrow Is the first Ffl6ay VI
the month and also hoy day Of
obligation. Confessions viii be
heard this afternoon for those de-
sirous of receiving communion to-
morrow. Masses at st. Francis
xavier's church will be at $3.50,
1880, $3.50 and $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

New York. Dec. 3l--(UP)-Plans
sor the reorganization Of the New
York, Westchester a. Boston rail-
road viii be submitted Monday IN
federal csirt IN New Haven, by
Clinton L. Eardo. trustee. Il was an.
nounced today. Bond-holders Of the
company, who are mostly New
Englanders, already have approved
BaEde's plans. Bardo nsid his 2rst
move would be to repu6sate the
es0, O00. 900 investment claimSa nv
the New Haven road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Asks $4,000

Personal injuries and damages
to his car are named in q $1,000
action brought in common pleas
court today by william Koran of
this city against John Waskewice
Of Thomast0n.
The accident which form the
basis Of the suit Is said 10 have
happened on the Greystone road
at 3 a. M, November Is, 1885. An
automobile owned by the plaintiff,
in which he was passenger, was
struck by that Of the defendant,
according to the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

will be held this evening at eight
o'clock at Odd Fellows Hall. The
purpose Of the session Is to take
action on the death Of Mrs. Fan
ME Dalton, a former member of
the organization. Members have
been urged to report promptly at
eight o'clock so the meeting may
be completed at an early hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Sale Of Bangle Pins
Aids Committee In
Reaching Objective
About $500 Needed to Close Anti.TuberculOsis
Leagues Campaign For "War Chest of $4,000
to Battle White Plague Among Waterburians

Yesterdays sale Of bangle pins" by
the local Anti-tuberculosis league
at theatres, banks and department
stores throughout the city netted NO
less than 1864. 1t was announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Order OF Moose

Waterbury lodge of Moose will
sponsor a New Years eve party
tonight In Moose hall. The ar
rangements committee include
Harry Hubert, william Daley,
Emil Dahl, Frank Egan, B. E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
CURFEW BELL TO RUST

Elyrla. Ohio - (UP) - The re-
modelling Of Elyria's central fire
station will end the citys 28-year-
old Q o'clock curfew ordinance.
Present remodeling plans specify
removal Of the stations belfry,
housing the "curfew" bell,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Win0na Rebekah

A special meeting Of Winona
Rebekah Lodge, Of Odd Fellows,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Henes, Vincent Palladino, Henry
Carlisle and Rudolph Caputo. The
hall has been appropriately deco
rated for the affair and more
than two hundred persons are
expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31
Walter Wi1lcheu
On Br0adzgay
CTrads Mark Registered Copyright 1888 Mirror Ino
Notes of a NeuU Yorker


The Readers Digest generous space Camegies
How Win Friends most interesting essay But one boxed piece
writing: ziegfeld gained reputation subtle ability
the es soe h nd her the
into vision Of mystery and % Take from one
get unless they pretier than
that Wilma Eisen thing the back lnel
@ % TN s.T ua s, TSpH m chance M sa: n9 1sy
wrisnts are as alien probably
Mishts show their show to somebody else please.
sOw dolls home from the night clubs to guard EN-. against gains gem
turning loose somebody still worth Ootns
Two sports coumnists
an % ss nans thing a&s
h saes s GSe Act ns o
way feeling they hard
sh Hollywood night spots where among the
% on. he e. lbs % d.. a Rs'p who
members that Actors Club walking looking for
York CO.. think will be simple s matter # oam s m0e
ever won't unlearn them
Wishing ah nesSop New
an alleged movie tells the
made either make the picture artistic or have make much sense
the hi, W in ::
Richard vognah That garment Nathan
genius" Broadway But along
S i Up with On. n9si those a
around critics
the s One doll thought the dialogue was bit windy
ssa Gq be sss
u asd In The Bag aa which had blank pos
In wee following premiere Rat"
3 Editions to see what critics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Two sports coumnists Parker and the News
Jimmy snarng print The
thing probably there
fight in Incidentally Of the morning in
Its
paste feeling they have worked hard
qualify odage pension Danny Dare in
chuckng the at
This place. he observed "s where people who
the old NJ " A. Clubbecause
many Actors Club walking looking for
work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Some rapidly be gathered in
study working this time the
by ranks Of featured players all the studio
payrols On the rolls
had starring assignments Broad
moral of ALL Of is to salt away your coin when
YOU max off those istsl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

think will simple matter for the motorists
traffic laws for of Them seems
the old won't lean them
People SPAIN China other countries
wishing neghbors Happy New Year with the added provso
III ive Jack Benny at the conclusion OF college Holiday
confdeny tells the audience that effort
artistic make much
yipped critic "hes scooped aganl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Police detective Cabaret Squad failing
the night clubs to guard them against
that of that night clubs
are turning somebody still worth looting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

George Nathan dramabiuary loud
they Wilfd Lawson in prelude to Exile"
Richard Vognah That garment Nathan
jeered, od-fashoned hoke to identify its
genius Broadway But along
20" with Robert Harris playing genius John Keats also
wrapped shining Either the directors don't
Nathan, there velvet jackets
around than critics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Career Of q Addition H Sustaining (3)
az Guest star (5 Electrical trans
criptions ~ Playing benefits And
often Is: Being given benefit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

reminds Sverman of Variety
platinum watch Because of cooperation in
making the moving picture industry something to be proud o. ETC.
night Sine highbas under his belt went
Clayton Jackson and Duran and con-
vsed spectators throwing the costly gift at the
When sent back to him at his office the next morning
special Broadway office and returned
Newspapernnen gratuiy Always
didn't have byne In the they wouldn't
give a tumble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Lobby seks at the premiere Of 1.-THE wngless Victory wer
discussing play thought the dialogue bit windy
pointed intended be- Maxwell Anderson
author what season." sighe
with speeches in blank and last we
We had Bag, which had a blank plot"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-31

Gilbert Miller, with three hits on Broadway and q
lust in, Is quoted: Nov Is wonderful chance for
playwright to show the stuff that is in him. Mr. MI
wrghts are alien SimOne Simon, SO he probably
wrghts show their show to somebody else, pleas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
PREMIER LAVAL
 HAS NEW FIGHT

Paris, Jan. l8.-(UP) Radical socialists, the strongest group in the chamber of deputies, threatened the life of Premier Pierre Laval's cab- inet today ct Q critical moment in European affairs.
 They voted in caucus 62 to 20 to demand that radical socialists in the coalition cabinet resign.
 Then enemies of the government in the party forced vote on en- forcing party discipline. By q to 30, the caucus voted not to enforce discipline.
 The result was that party mem bers who have kept Laval in ofiice by supporting him against the votes of most members of the party are free for the moment to continue their support.
 Also. the defeat meant that the seven radical socialists in the cab- inet may decide as individuals whether to obey the party demand that they quit.
 It was expected that a vote of confidence would be taken in the chamber today, in order that there might be Q test of strength.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
CAMP AICN FOR
 SAFE DRIVING

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 16.-(UP).-- A campaign to promote safe driving hLJ been instituted by the Motor Truck association of Connecticut. The organization, which last night elected Louis A. Johns, New Haven, as president, passed a resolution to insist It's drivers use discretion and caution, and endorsing other safety drives.
 Officers chosen by the association were: Edward c. Mooney, Hartford, vice.president; Herbert A. Silence, Hartford, treasurer: and the fol- lowing members of the board of di- rcctors: William A. Perrett, Man. chester; Harold c. Davis and Everett J. Arbour, Hartford; Bao 0. Edger. tor. Bridgeport; Moses A. savin, New London; Joseph Kramer and Chris Rickard, Bridgeport: M. J. Darcey. Peter N. Laskas and Morris J. Bisnovich, Waterbury, and R. Y. Tomlinsoi, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
IMPORTANCE OF
 LAWS STRESSED
Corporation Business Act
 Explained By William II. Hackett

Tax Commissioner William H Hackett today pointed out to mer- cantile and manufacturing corpora tions subject to the new corporation business tax act of 1885 the import ance of Section 42l Co of the law which provides for the imposition of a tax on the so-called minimum tax base.
 The commissioner explained that in order to determine the amount subject to the minimum tax 1t is necessary to include the sum total of the capital stock issued and out standing at the end of the income year, the par value of all interest bearing indebtedness at the end of the income year exclusive of any such indebtedness evidenced by see curities owned by or held in trust for the corporation, the surplus and undivided profits, all reserves or any part thereof which can be reason- ably expected to accrue to the stock holders or owners of equitable shares in the assets of the corpora ton at the end of the income year, and by subtracting from the sum so calculated the amount of any deficit carried on the balance sheet, and the amount of any holdings of stock of private corporations shown on the balance sheet. The remain der is subject to tax of one mill per dollar ana if 1t is found that the net income tax Is greater than the minimum tax so determined, the greater of the two taxes must be paid with the return.
 The commissioner further stated that the minimum tax base is not applicable to building and loan as- sociations, saving banks, Morris Plan companies, state banks and trust companies, savings and loan association, and banks incorporated under the federal laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
GOV. CROSS HAS
 FILLED BOARD

Hartford. Conn, Jan. i0-(UP)- Gov. Cross today appointed Eliza beth Melby, associate professor ct Yale School of Nursing, to fill out the term of the late Mrs. Winifred Hart, Bridgeport, as Q member of the state board of examination and registration of nurses. The term ends July 1, 1887. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Nurs- Clinic at Washington.
 Formerly she was director Of the educational program of the Army School of Nursing and was connected with Walter Reed Hos- pital, Washington, for several years after the World War. Also she was a member of the board of nurse ex. aminers for the District of Colum- bia. She holds degrees from Uni- versity of Wisconsin and Columbus Teachers College and ct one time was chairman of the educational section of the Connecticut Graduate Nurses Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-16
9OOTo Attend COP.
 Farley In Hartford
Consultation to Be Adopted at State Conference Sat
 -Naugatuck Attorney on Forum Period

Joseph Talbot. Naueatuck, New Ha- ven county president as chairman; speakers, Robert Fatherley, Darien, Fairfield county president, chair. man; finance. Walter Howe, Litch- field county president, chairman: and county organization, John Cor such, Middletown, Middlesex coun- ty president, chairman.
 Congressman Jesse Paine WOlc0tt of Michigan, Republican State Chairman J. Henry Roraback and vice Chairman Katherine Byrne, State Senator J. Kenneth Bradley, Westport, National director of Young Republicans, and other New England State Young Republican leaders will be the speakers at the banquet at 7:30 ?. m. Don Fraser of Salem, humoyist, will discuss the New Deal in Lighter Vein" Robert L. Gilbert of Bridgeport, secretary of the New England Cun- ell of Young Republican and tem- porary state secretary, will be toast master. Dancing will follow the banquet until 1 Q. m.