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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
TOURISTS CAUGHT
 BY LIQUOR LAWS

New York, June 2o-(UP)-Tour- ists who proclaimed vociferously that Uncle Sam double-crossed them, by abrogating the $i00 tax-free liquor import rule without giving advance notice, promised today to test the governments action in court. Many of the oi6 southern cruise passengers who returned yesteroay on the lin. CTS Peten and Carinthia voiced their anger to customs inspectors over the change in the regulation while they were on the high seas.
 The new ruling reduced the cuS- toms duty from $6 Q gallon to $2.50 @ gallon, plus regular federal tax of g gallon. However, the advantage of the reduced customs duty was more than offset by the repeal of the privilege of bringing in $i00 worth of liquor tax free. Passengers had to pay Q total duty of $4.50 a gallon for all liquor beyond the new exemption quota of one wine gallon person.
 A number of the returning vaca- tionists had spent the last of their ready cash to bring .n the full quota of $l00 of liquor. Some tried to pay the duty by check, but customs in- spectors refused to accept anything but cash and much of the liquor was confiscated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
WATERFOWL OPENS
 TRAFFIC CRUSADE
Officials Deny Existence of Auto Trap" "-Demand
 Cautious Driving

Motorists who drive their cars through Watcrtown these days arc warned to keep & strict observance of all trafiic signs, lights, and other regulations in that particular town. It has been the custom for motorists to drive rather negligently through this borough duo to the small amount of trafilc usually prevailing there. However, with the appearance this week of several prominent local citizens in the borough court aS Q warning to other motorists who tend to treat the motor vehicle laws of the state too lightly, new era of safe driving is expected to start In Watertown.
 It has been the custom of the town police to merely stop the offending motorists and warn them as to such violations in the future but as this procedure has not gained the desired effects and reckless driving is re. suiting, the police have strict orders to make arrests.
 The greater number of these traf- flc violations are occurring at the through street stop signs near the Town Hall corner and the Methodist church.
 This making of arrests and watch ing for motorists who pass these signs Is not any form of 8 trap, 1t was stated by a Watertown author ity. All the signs are in plain sight for the driver to observe and 1t IS only when they are ignored that a penalty will be exacted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
LANDON AWAITS
 HIS AMMUNITION

Estes Park, Colo, June 2o-(UP) --Gov. All M. Landon of Kansas today awaited additional ammuni- ton for the broadsidc he plans to turn on the new deal in his notifi- cation speech in Topeka July g. The republican presidential nomi. nee will be joined this week by Charles P. Taft and Ralph w. Robey, two members of his re. search staff who have been collect- ing data for his first major political statement since his Cleveland noin- nation.
 Landon already has whipped the speech into tentative shape, It was believed. It has occupied much of his time since his arrival here with his family for a vacation. It was believed the text would be completed before he returns to Topeka. Tho Governor took his family to church at the Y. M. 0. A. Community Hall Sunday morning. Tn the afternoon he summed business, romped with Swear old John Cobb Landon, then a shower of rain spoiled plans for c walk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
FIREWORKS SOLD ON BUNKER HILL
Police Probing Source of Noise; Making Devices;
 East End Complains

Police today promised investlga- ton of reports that fireworks are being sold in the Bunker Hlll sec. ton in violation of the city ordi- annces. Complaints have been made that fireworks have been sold during the past week in private home tn Bunker Hill.
 Unde" orders from supt. William J. RoaL.,, street and motor patrol- men are keeping close watch in all parts of the city to enforce the ordi. nance forbidding sale of Setting-ofR of fireworks within the city limits. Residents of several sections have complained that fireworks are being set O. afr number of the complaints coming from the East End and Fairlawn sections. Police have prom. ised arrest of any violators.
 Thus far, the only reports of ale legged sale of fireworks have come from Bunker Till. Last week con. centrated an anti.flreworks drive in that section, but failed to find any evidence of sale of the fireworks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
i25,S2S ON WPA STATE PAYROLL
Highway Projects Lead in Undertakings Aided
 By Federal Funds

Highway, road and street projects of the Works Progress Administra- ton for Connecticut predominated in furnishing employment to the personnel during the half-month period ending May 3i, according to a report received today from the Area Statistical office by State Ad- Matthew A. Daly.
 A total of 26,e23 persons, 2,287 of whom were women, were eTn. ployed during the period from May l6 to 3i, of whom 24,43i were relief cases and l,402 non.relief. The per- centage of non-relief employees rep- resents less than six per cent of the total, although relief regulatoins al- low 10 per cent.
 Total Earnings
 Earnings of the 26,e23 aggregated $820,2e0 and projects were of l4 types, the greatest number of efn- ployes in any category being the g.. 000 men engaged in constructing, repairing, or improving public ways. Second in point of number of work CTS were sewer and water supply systems with 4,l69 persons occupied.
 Recreational facility development, exclusive of buildings, was the con- cern of 3,232 employees, and public building projects followed with g.. 67S persons at work.
 Professional and clerical under. takings engaged 2,l66 workers, of whom 638 were women. Sewing pro. jects employed i,l9o women.
 Eight remaining projects each had fewer than 1000 workers, the small- est number being 20 persons en- gagged in the distribution of sur- plus commodities. Other classes of project represented in the break include: flood control and conserva- ton, electric utilities, airportS and other transportation projects, edu- catoin projects, sanitation and health projects, elimination of stream pollution and miscellaneous projects not falling within any of the general clAssifications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

interested in scouting again, after Q short time was given the post of Scout executive of the Cambridge Massachusetts Council.
 His interest in scouting, and other contributing causes brought on his decision to give up his studies at Harvard and in June of 1924, after three years of college calsses, he resigned from the university.
 For the next four years he spent his time building up the Cambridge Council Boys Scouts of America until January 1, 1929, when he moved to Holyoke to take up a similar position there. He made his homo in Holyoke until he came to Water- bury on December 1, 1885. ..
 Today, the Mattatuck Council, Boy Scouts of America, numbers 46 troops with almost l,260 boys active in scouting. In addition to these troops there are also six cub packs made up of boys between the ages of Q and 12. .. The cub pack idea Is Q comparatively new movement with the Boy Scouts having been officially adopted only about two years ago after three years Of ex. perirnentation.
 These cub packs answer long felt need for some supervised activ"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

Principal Ralph W. Darlington, of Bunker Hill school, has announced that 06 pupils attained the scholastic honor roll for the entire school year and that 2i members of the student body did not miss one school day during the course of the year.
 The complete list of names on the scholastic and perfect attendance honor rolls for the year is as fol- lows:
 Honor Pupils
 Grade e-Werner Larson, John Dixon, Hazelruth Durner, Margaret sheehy, Robert Lowell. Ruth Boy Ian, William Kurtz, Donald Vensel, Robert Vensel Franklyn Finnan.
 Grade 7--Lillian Pritchard, Eve- lyn Blake, John Beecher, Philip Story, John Lewis, Jennie Angeli- cola.
 Grade 6--Jeanne Auray, Mary Austin, Alden Brown, Beatrice Con. stantini.
 Grade 6-Joan Dillon, Irma Mac Kerracher, Robert Auray, Mary Harder, Jane Hurlburt, Margaret Collins.
 Grade { -- Joyce Rogers, Judith Little, John Hathaway, John Solo, mita, William ziegler, Malcom Burr, Charles Heebner, Bella Brickett.
 Grade 3-Patricia Real, Nancy Mckay, Elaine Harvey, Betty Car rington, Nancy Schlough, Thomas Pritchard, Marin MacNish, Thomas McDonald, Barbara Lowell, Nancy Murphy, Barbara MusSary, Howard Palmer, Elizabeth Durner, Nicholas solomita, Virginia Wordcn. Frances Lynch, Malcolm Potter, John Lent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
JAPAN NOT TO ACCEDE

London, June 29 - (UP) - The Japanese embassy delivered to the foreign ofiice today a government memorandum which said Japan "in the present circumstances does not intend to accede to the London naval agreement of March 25, l9S6." The agreement. providing certain measures of naval limitation, was reached by Britain. France, the United States. Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Japan walked out in the midst of the conference. Italy also refused to sign, because of sanctions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
CREEL AIDS IN
 OHIO MURDER

Columbus, O., June 29-(UP)- Edwin J. Creel, research criminolo- gist said to be assisting Pittsburgh and New York police in an attempt to solve the mystery surrounding the death of Mrs. Howard J. Feeiy and her two children at Pittsburgh 10 days ago. visited Ohio penitentiary today to interview prisoners.
 Greet declined to disclose what re- lation could exist between prison inmates here and the Pittsburgh mystery. He ridiculed tho theory that Mrs. Feely. wife of an assist- ant professor at the University of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

ity among the boys who have not reached the requirement ago of twelve years to make them eligible to be full Hedge scouts.
 On September 2, 1922, David F. Babson took as his bride Emma Rikert of Stanfordville. New York, 6 little town near Poughkeepsie. The present Mrs. Babson had been 6 nurse until her marriage, and iC's interesting to note that her brother is married to one of Mir. Babson'S sisters. Mir. and Mrs. Babson are the proud parents of three lovely children David Frederick, Jr., i2, Is a member of Scout Troop 36, and e pupil at Kingsbury school. His sister, Helen Hall, Is also in Kingsbury, she's eight years old. The baby of the family Is Ruth Rikert, who is five, and Is looking forward to going to school next fall. The family worships ct the First Congregational church. ".-
 Today's neighbor s extremely fond of fresh water fishing. .. Like all fishermen, he doesn't find as much time as he'd like to devote to his hobby. At home he likes to read historical and biographical novels and in the non-fiction group he enjoys reading military history. :. He's not @ student of this sub ject, although he pursues 1t as a sort of minor hobby.
 Another of his favorite pastimes is contract bridge. .. He's a mem- Der of the Rotary and University Clubs and of Corporal Coyle Posi- American Legion.
 So, friends, we reach the end Of today's biography of another neighbor :. David F. Babson !. soldier, student. leader of men, guid- ing spirit for boys and a"gooc scout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
JUNIOR SWIMMERS
 START TOMORROW
Beginners to Try for Girls Club Certificates at
 Crosby

Swimming classes for juniors will start at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, 1t was announced today by Miss Kathleen Crowley, director of the Waterbury Girls club. The classes will be held at the Crosby pool. This group will be divided Into the beginners and those work ing for Red Cross lfe.saving certi- ficates.
 Tho Tuesday evening classes for girls and women will also be divid- cd into two groups. All children are to report at the Crosby pool to- morrow. The classes this week will be under the direction of Miss Lucy Russo, physical director ct the Wa terbury Girls club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Secretary

Secretary
 The fiscal year of. Sheridan Council, 2l, Knights of Columbus, will be brought to . close tonight in Hlbernlan Hall, 43 East Main st, when the third degree Is con- ferred on . large class of candl- dates. This event will be the last in the term of office of Grand Knight Cornelius F. Msloney.
 Tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock in the Columbus Club, % North Main street, . new slate of ofil. cers, head by Grand Knight-elect Charles J. Bannon, will be in- stalled.
 Between thirty and forty can. dldates are included In the class which will be initiated tonight. There will be fourteen candidates from Waterbury, fourteen from Canaan, two from Naugatuck,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
POLITICAL RELIC FOUND

Pasadena, Cal. = (U.P0 - Henry S. Noble, gardener. missed attending the republican national convention. He found a ticket, with seat num- Der and everything but it proved to be to the National Republican Con- vention at Chicago in 1904. McKin- lcys portrait adorned the ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
SMITH ATTACKS
 CRITICS
Congressman Opens Canl- paign for denomination
 at Camp Irving

Congressman J. Joseph Smith of this city opened his campaign for renomination and reelection in the fifth district yesterday afternoon when he delivered @ scathing attack upon the critics of the Roosevelt administration at the fourth an- nual clambake of the Young Demo- crats of Derby at Camp Irving on the Housatonic river. He reviewed the general pickup in business and employment under the Roosevelt administration, declaring that Pres- ident Roosevelt gave the country action and brought about amazing achievements which form Q brilliant contrast to the inaction ar. despair of the preceding Hoover adm.nistra- ton.
 The congressman declared that the president has made the prob- lems of youth one of his chief con- cern removing them from the temptation of crime and the evils of idleness through various govern ment relief agencies.
 The republicans, charged Con- gressman Smith, had closed their eyes to youth during tho entire Hoover administration and left despairing young men, in growing thousands, to loaf in cities, drift into gangs and be drawn into crime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
PICKET LINES FORM

Tonawanda, N. Y., June 20 -(UPp
 Striking employees of Remington Rand, Inc. established picket lines around the company's two Tona- wanda plants again today. Union ofIicials said that between 30 and 50 employees who had gone back to work reioined the strike. They said more than 300 employees were still out. Company officials, however,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
POPE PLUS HAS
 SPOKEN OF DEATH

Vatican City, June 29-(UP)-- Pope Plus, who several times rec gently has mentioned the inevitabil- ity of his death before many years are gone. made @ pointed reference to 1t again today.
 After examining a plastic model of a project to modernize the ap- breaches to the Vatican by tearing down nearby slums. the pope sent his warmest thanks to Premier Ben- Ito Mussolini and expressed the wish that the work may be ended as soon as possible so that he will live to see 1t.
 "When a man is 30 years old, he cannot make too far-distant dates" the pontiff remarked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
NAUGATUCK
s25.0O REWARD

A reward of twenty-five dollars will be paid for the arrest and con- vlctlon, or for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who de- faced and destroyed the Conan Memorial Catholic Chapel Sign on tho oxford Read. oxford, Conn.
 MORGAN CONAN,
 ?. o. Box 2OS Seymour, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Behind The
 Lines
YD Returlls

I'D Returns
 Waterbury had one of the largest out.of-state delegations in line of march at the parade which climaxed the national I'D con- vention ct Worcester, Mass. The parade was held Saturday after noon, and ll6 I'D boys from the Brass City marched in group.
 Local members declared that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Chancellor

Ohencellor
 four from Ansonla, and Ave from Seymour,
 Thls will Do the first thFld de- green exemplIhed in Waterbury since May, 1885. A large attend- ance iS expected from various points in the Naugatuck valley. The degree will start at S,3O. The candidates are requested to meet at the Columbus Club not later than 6 ?. m. from where they will march to alberian hall.
 Tomorrow nights installation Is scheduled to start at 8:3O and will be followed by an open house to which all members Of the Knights of Columbus aFe invited to attend. Following the ceremony the new ly-installed grand knight Is ex- pected to announce several ap- pointments, including financial secretary, chaplain, membership
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

and Iapsatlon committee, house committee, advisory board of the Columbian SQulres.
 Among the officers to be In. sailed tomorrow night will be three veterans of Sheridan Coun- ClI: ChanceIlor James r. Colwell, who will begin his S0th term; Rec order William r. GullfoiIe, who will begin his 2Sth; and Treasur- . cd James Burnes, who will begin his 18th.
 The remaining slate of lnstalla- tlons Is as follows: Deputy Grand Knight, James J. Kelley; Warden, Edward Creem; Advocate Joseph H. Robinson: Inside Guard, Chris tcpher Hanlcy; Outside Guard, Joseph CarOn; and Board of Trus- ties, Cornelius r. Maloney.
 There will be only one meeting of the council durln gthe months of July and August respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

Dr. Edward T. O'Donncll, son of Mrs. Mary O'DonnelI of Cottage Place, left today to take . special course of study at the Children's hospital In Washington, D. 0. He has only recently completed . course of study In thc Charles Chapin hospital in Providence, R. !.
 Dr. O'Donncll, who Is . grad uate of Crosby High school. Yale University, and Sheffield School of Science has been an outstanding student, being recipient of scv. cral scholarships. Among awards are included the William Raskob Foundation scholarship, Holmes
 scholarship, granted by the Sllas Bronson Library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
FOUR FELLOW CITIZENS"

Waterbury's Scout Executive, David F. Babson, Served Overseas With Famous Yankee Division; AbandOns College Career to Embrace Opportun- ity to Study Boy Welfare WOrk-Prefers to Talk About Fishing Rather Than War Experiences
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Late I'D Leader

tile convention was Q huge Suc- cess. Many of them attended the entire three days of sessions.
 The Waterbury delegation at- tended the ceremonies at which Q special medal award was made posthumously to Major General Q. R. Edwards, original leader of the I'D in France. The presenta. ton was made to his relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
D. A. V. Meeting

Members of the Disabled Amer. iCan Veterans will meet at the American Legion home tonight at 9 o'clock from which point the locaI chapter will march to the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny on Central avenue to pay final re- spects to Thomas Y. Byron, de- ceased member of chapter No. g Oe this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
V. F. W. Auxiliary

W Fs w. huxlh1Ey
 Officers and members of Licu- tenant Shea auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will met this eve- ming ct 6 o'clock at. the home of Mrs. Helen Brophy, T6 East Main street. From there they will pro- ceed to the Lunny funeral home on Central avenue to pay their final respects to the late Thomas Byron, one of the city's outstand- ing veterans of the World war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

said that enough employees were at work to enable both plants to opcr- ate at near normal capacity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
American LcElon

A meeting of the executive com- ,nittee of Corporal Coyle post, American Legion, will be held to. morrow evening at the legion home on Holmes avenue. Complete plans will be made for the approaching state legion convention in New Britain the latter part of July. Tho post is entitled to send Ave delegates and aS many alternatcs to the three-day session. A big parade in which the posts drum corps will march. will be the clos ing feature.
 A report will be filed tomorrow evening on the success of the re- cent sale of peoples in Waterbury. Past Commander Wallace J, lnglis will give the details of the posts annual campaign for the benefit of its relief fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

Pittsburgh, murdered her children and then committed suicide.
 Greet said he would return to Pittsburgh tonight and disclose his findings then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Jewish Veterans

A monument to the late Morris Rieger was unveiled yesterday ct the Waterbury Hebrew Benefit as- sociation. Rabbi Moses D. shein- kopf delivered the eulogy. MT. Reiger, . former business and fra- ternal leader of the city was praised for his activities during his life time.
 Delegations were present from David Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans, tic American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. MT. Rieger's son, Louis M. Rieger, is senior vice-commander of Fan- nick post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

ngnis which Gilbert Chesterton said would he even
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

daughter, Miralda Austin and $500 to a daughter, Laura Austin, the will stating that the latter bequest is in payment of 8 debt.
 She directs that her estate be converted into cash. One-third or the total Is to be placed with the Waterbury Trust Company in a trust fund for her husband. At h4s dtath, the trust fund is to termin- ate and the remaining money given in equal shares to three daughters, Louisa Austin, Hattie French a~d Laura Austin, grand d-son, Oswald Austin, and the latters children.
 The remainder of the estate, the two-thirds not in the trust fund, is to be divided among the three dal'ghters and the grandson, Os- wald Austin.
 Attorney Herman J. Weisman is named executor of the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
Protect Holiday Joy, Urges Fire Chief
MEDFORD RETURNS FROM HOLY CROSS

John Medford of 213 Circuit ave- nue, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Medford and a member of the fresl1- man class at Holy Cross college. is one of the many Waterbury boys home for the holidays. Medford, q graduate of Crosby High school, is treasurer of the Waterbury club at Holy Cross.
 During the past three months of the school year he has been listed as an honor student at school. He is a member of the committee in charge of the annual Christmas dance which will be given in Water bury shortly after Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
DISPUTED CLAIM
 SETTLED TODAY
Action for Compensation Against Doctor Crossed
 From Docket

The disputed compensation claim of Huldah Koebler against pr. Will liam Murray Good was settled by stipulation and approved by Com pensation Commissioner James M. Lynch today. Under the terms of the stipulation the girl will receive $180 for her alleged injury, $l71 for a medical bilY, and $67 for her hospital bill.
 The girl claimed she was Injured while employed by the local physi- clan, May 25, 1936, with the result that she was disabled and hospital ized for period. It was disputed by the doctor that the disability claimed and medical attention rem dered were the result of the alleged injury. The settlement is accepted in full and complete disallowance of all future claims.