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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
BETH FL GROUP
 TO PICK OFFICERS

ofacers for loos-S7 will be electsd at tonight's meeting of the Beth Fl Mems club at Beth El synagogue. Reports for the year will he read. A card party will follow the busi- ness meeting.
 The present officers follow: Perry 0raicerstein, president; Martin sternsfels, vice-president; Benjamin Strachman, secretary; and Morris Kosersky, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
EXCHANGE CLUB
 ACCEPTS CHARTER

Regional National Vice. Comman- der William P. Spear of MiddletoWn presented the new charter to the Exchange club of Waterbury at Q dinner meeting Tuesday night at The Elton. Other officers from dif- ferent parts of the state were pres- ent. Fred Carr, president of the local group made . short speech of acceptance on the part of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
P. c. VIGNEULLES

A bingo party was sponsored last night at Rick'S hall on East Main street by P. 0. Vigneulles, Yankee Division Association. The pro- ceeds will 60 towards purchasing new French blue uniforms that tho members of the organization will wear in the Memorial Day parade. The arrangements com- mittee included William Aylward, Mrs. Walter Roland, Leo Provost, Joseph J. Cunningham, Herman schaeffer, Timothy Morgan and Joseph Carpenter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
WILLIAM MAHAN
 STILL AT LARGE

Riverside, Calf, May 7-(UP)-- William Mahan, one of the few un- captured public enemies" of the de- partment of justice, was sought throughout Riverside country today after he was reported seen in Indio. Mahan is wanted as the kidnaper of nine-year- George Weyerhaueser, Tacoma, Wash. W. R. Jones, former Los Angeles county deputy sheriff, informed Sheriff Carl F. Reyburn that he sighted and recognized Ma han last night.
 Mahan was driving Q dark sedan and almost ran into Jones, Jones said. The former deputy said he had taken Mahan to San quentin peni- tentiary ct one time and was certain of his Identification. Sheriff Rey- burn sent out Q squad of deputies to block all roads in the county. He also asked sherihs of adjoining coun- ties to watch highways. Department of justice agents were expected to join in the search.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
AerIe Physician

his R. Mitchell; secretary, Q. A. Peck; chaplain, Raymond Miller; conductor, John Dale; inside guardian, James Caffrey: outside guardian, John A. Degnan and physician, Dr. George A. Leon- ard.
 Candidates named for the three positions of trustee include Wil- liam F. Moore, James Kirkwood, Edward F. Foley, James B. Shea and Dyson Heminway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
Eagles

Five candidate will be initiated at . meting of BrGss City aegle, Fraternal Order of Eagles, to- night in Eagles hall and the an. nual election of officers will fol- low. Ofilcers nominated ct the last meeting follow:
 Worthy president, stephen ?. Mitchell; worthy vice-presldent, John ?. Adams: treasurer, Den-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
FRATERNAL NEWC---

New Italian Society Forming Here--BraSs City Aerie of Eagles to Hold Formal ElsctiOnS To- nisht-FederatiOn POstpOnss Action on Celebra- ton of the Italian Victory in Ethiopis-NOose
 Women Co Attend State Meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07

For sticking to her post for four days and nights, thus saving the lives of 30 seamen of the Soviet steamer, Irtysh, during Q storm OH the Norwegian coast, Itta Neiman the girl radio operator of the yes- sel, has been rewarded py the sov- let government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
New Italian Unit

Nearly 90 charter members of c new Italian society, the mem. bers of which must Do natives of and descendants of persons who came from the Italian prov. ince of AbruzSi, have been listed todate. .
 Temporary officers, named ct the last meeting follow:
 President, Albert Ferretta; ; vice-p president, Eustascchio schi- appa: corresponding secretary, Daniel ManSini; financial secre- tary, George Amicone, and treas urer, Louis Maszaferra.
 The by-laws are being drawn by . committee consisting of Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07

vatore Bosco, Carl Bosselli, Nich- olas slia, Pasquale DiFrancesco and PasQuale Caruso. The name of the organization is expected to Dc chosen ct the next meeting, May i6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
Pride oe Inc Valley

Frederic A. ollhespy presided at last nights meeting of Pride of the Valley lodge, Manchester Unity, and named two delegates, Thomas Turner and Albert E. Hole, to attend the special district meeting In Bridgeport on June c. Last nights meeting was held In Engineers' hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
ICHASE BOYS TO | PRESENT FARCE
Eleanor CuIhane Directs Friday COmedy--Imper.
 sOnatiOns Featured

"The Clayb the Thing, Q three act comedy by Tom Taggart, will be the attraction ct Chase Park house tomorrow night ct 7:30 o'clock, presented by the older boys who have been holding rehearsals the past four weeks under the direction of Miss Eleanor Culhane.
 The play concerns three college youths, stumped by the proposition of selling their newly discovered beauty-clay. Their final solution necessitates one of them become a female impersonator and the result ing complications provide laughs and humorous situations till the final curtain.
 "Eddy" Carserlno, es Jack Nor- man, Joe Kalosky as Jerry Taylor, and Francis (Pop) Johnson as Luke Galloway, will handle the three leading roles of the college stu- dents. Important supporting roles will be taken by Bob Schuster, Rus sell Mclean and Tony Switz. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
Burns Club

John 8. Pearson, chairman Of the committee i1 charge of an outing that was supposed to have taken place last Saturday, an. nounced that the Burns club VIII present Q program on this coming Saturday in Foresters' hall at 3 o'clock. Cards, carpet bowling ana refreshments will be included.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
LIIy Of the Valley

LILY VI BuG VENvy
 MembeyS of Lilly 6f the Valley lodge, Manchester Unity, were hosts last night to District Deputy Sarah CroslSy of Bridgeport. Mrs. Mary Carmichael presided and an- llounced that . bingo party would be held after the next meeting, which will be held on May 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07

Tourists vislting Austria Is the last fiscal year tOtalsd S.2Sh,2e7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07

Fishermen of Iceland caught 60,- 002 tons of sea fish last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
Victory Program

Plans for celebrating the 1tal- ian victory in Ethiopia were post poned ct . meeting held last night in Liberty hall. Discussion was held aS to whether Q parade would be included but it is expected that only a meeting will take place with several out of towr, speakers as guests. John DePastino, presi- dent, was in charge of last nights meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07

OancinB 70 Jimmy cltzBeEhlo ano his popular orchestra will continue after the play until -2 o'clock George Mc1ldowie will render two solos between the acts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
Women Moose

NWAhASW AtAVNNNS
 Plans for a state booster Hl1eets ing were discussed at last nights meeting of the Waterbury chap ter, Women of the Moose. The meeting was held In Moose hall under the direction of Mrs. Mary Commerford. It was announced that Q meeting would be held on May lA to arrange to send dele- gates to the state convention in New Haven. There will be Q bingo party after next weeks meeting.
 St. George Units
 Sons and Daughters of St. George who plan to attend the state con- vention in Stamford on this con1- ing Saturday will leave by bus from st. Johns church between 4:a0 and 4:46 in the afternoon.
 Lega Slclllans
 sebastiano Faracl, president of the Lega siciliana, announced last night that all future meetings would be held in Liberty hall.
 FlOrlO Post
 On May 90, in Liberty hall, members of the Florio post auxil- iary will be hosts to state officers, 1t was announced at last nights meeting. A social will follow the meeting. Returns on the Pro Pa- tria concert, presented last sun- cay, were made last night and ar- arrangements in connection with a proposed trip to West Point in Q few weeks were discussed. MISS Christine DeCicco presided.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Onslow Gators
Building Nests
Authority Says

Kinston-Roy Bats reported
Onslow county alligators are hunt
ing nests. They are hunting
places for nests. that is. The re-
positories for eggs will have to be
constructed, and will the potential
mothers make a good job of it!
Bats, this sections foremost au-
thority on ~alligators, said an al
ligator's nest is likely to be a work
of art. Occasionally one finds one
that has been slapped together"
Laying will be the order for
June, Bats said. Baby gators will
emerge from the shells in Septem-
Der. Though a female alligator
.doesnt sit on her nest like a hen,
according to Bats, she is in a bad
temper during, incubation and is
dangerous to 'play around"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
.AAA Benefits
Are Extended
Revised Plan Intended to
Grant Aid to More
Farmers Through
out Nation

Washington-Changes intended
to grant soil conservation benefits
to more farmers were made in the
farm program by the AAA.
The AAA said work on rates OF
payments for four regions was
progressing rapidly" and the
schedules should be completed
within a few days. Rates for the
north central region were an
nounced several days ago.
A primary modification of regu.
lations made today would permit
partial payments to producers wht
may not have the minimum agen-
scies insoI conserving crops nee
essary to qualify for FUN pay
ments.
Previously, it was announced tina
farmers, to be eligible for pay
ments, must have, in 1886, at leas
IS per cent as much crop land il
soil conserving as in soil depletin,
crops. In the last of cotton, to.
bacco, peanuts, and flax, the mini
mum was 20 per cent.
Under the new regulation, thu
AAA will make deductions from
farmers payments for each acre by
which they fail to meet the require.
ments. The deduction rate will bs
one and one-half times the rate Of
soil conserving payment for each
excess acre of soil depicting crops.
Another regulation, the AAA
said, would permit farmers who
already have large soil conserving
acreages and small soil depicting
acreages, to obtain soil building
payments without reducing the
amounts of their cash crops. How
ever, heavy deductions will be made
from the soil building payments il
such farmers increase their acreage!
CONTINUED on page Four)
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Senator LaudS
IN. C.. Program
Reveals Attitude on Re-
lief Appropriation in
Letter to Burling-
ton Mayor

Washington - Senator Josiah
W. Bailey let it be known he Elm
tends to go as far as I can" in EAR
marking part of the proposed bill
lion and a half dollar appropria-
ted for relief so that it may be used
by the PWA.
The senator replied to a tele-
gram sest by Mayor Earl B. Wag-
ner Of Burlington, who pointed out
that 5000 Burlington people had
signed petitions for paving and
street improvements. "There is no
way in the world for them to get
this paving other than Through the
PWA,." declared he mayor" I per-
sonally think hat it would be a
mistake to turn all the money over
to the Works Progress administra-
tion," he concluded.
II think this is the only way we
can proceed with assurance to pro-
viding for very valuable public
works projects in our state," Bailey
replied. 1.-THE Public Works ad-
ministration in North Carolina has
done a remarkably fine work and
has laid before the department. here
some excellent projects. The trans
fer Of funds left these projects UNI
provided for. The earmarking Of
new funds would enable us to OBJ
tain reasonable appropriations for
these projects. ! have in mind a
number of towns and cities and also
counties which have been disap-
pointed. Moreover, / think that
public works projects are the most
desirable means Of providing em-
ployment. They are IN the nature
Of substantial and permanent in
vestments and will prove worth
the money invested. So I am in
sympathy with the tenor Of your
telegram.
"Under any circumstances /
would urge our people to support
the administration. There may be
disappointments here and there, but
one must recognize that taken as a
whole the administration has
achieved very remarkable progress
Iout of the depression and that in
this progress North Carolina stands
at the forefront"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
NOVEMBER BATTLE
GROUNDS

On the Democratic side of Con.
gress nobody is worried at all ovel
the outcome of the Presidential
election. They are perfectly certain
that Mr.. Roosevelt will be reflect
ed. But an awful lot of them art
not so certain that they can carry
their own districts, even by tyine
themselves to Mr.. Roosevelt's coat
tails. 9
More than 10 of the Democratic
members of Congress gained their
seats in the 1884 election by plur-
~alities of less than 5000, in some
cases by only a few hundreds. The
shift Of an average Of 1900 voters
in each Of these close Congressional
districts would result in a Repub-
lican majority in the next House.
That is said to be one Of the
points upon which Republican
political strategy is becoming more
and more concentrated. The feeling
of the Republican High Command
is that while it is not going to be
easy to beat Mr.. Roosevelt for the
Presidency, it might be a not SC
difficult task to gain control Of the
lower House of Congress.
In this matter they could effec-
lively block any effort to extend the
policies of the New Deal, and givs
the Republicans an opportunity te
organize a more vigorous opposi,
ton, with an eye on the Congress
sional and Senatorial elections Of
1888 and the Presidential election OF
1910.
CONTINUED on page Four)
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
State Has Record
Prison Population

Raleigh - The population of
penal units of the state highway
and public works commission
reached a new record at over 5000
last week.
Oscar Pitts, acting director, said
final reports as of Wednesday were
not in hand but there was no doubt
the 5000 mark had been passed.
On March 81 the penal division had
1898 prisoners.
In March the division handled
1920 prisoners, a new monthly
high mark. There were 1875 pris-
oners released, including 1911 mho
completed sentences.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Farley Hopes
Running High
Democratic Chieftan
Sees Great Roosevelt
Victory In Primary
Elections

Washington-James A. Farley OF
the Democratic national committee
interpreted the results of recen,
primary elections and the trend OF
registration figures as indicating a
tremendous Roosevelt sweep next
November.
Figures and facts tell the story
and the conclusion is inevitable that
Roosevelt is stronger now
than he was in 1892" the Demo-
cratic chairman and Postmaster
General said in a formal statement.
Other political Developments ii
the capitol included:
Carl G. Bachman, chairman of
Senator Borah's campaign commit
tee, said in a statement that it
seemed Every queer" that official
returns from two districts in the
Illinois Republican primary had
not come in.
THE Information that l have
does not Indicate that there is any
good reason for the final official
returns in these districts (the 18th
and 2oth) not to be open to the
public at the present moment, and
it appears to me that apparently
there is something wrong" he said
The Republican national commit
tee professional advisory group was
reported by Senate Republicans te
be drafting material intended for
use in a concerted Senate and
House minority attack on the ad-
ministration's tax and relief pro-
posals.
Prof. Miles w. Carpenter of the
University of Buffalo and Others
were reported by minority Senators
to be working on the two subjects
with the idea of forming a basis
for alternative proposals when the
two issues reach congressional
floors.
Representative Martin, Democrat
of Massachusetts, described a pri-
vate dinner given by Henry P.
Fletcher, Republican national chair
man, to members of the professor
al staff and a few congressman as
Its just a private affair of not
much significance" Martin was
among the guests.
In his statement, Farley said that
'"cinal and complete registration re-
turns from California show 1876
ST Democrats and 1866 Re-
publicans." While "in 1882 the
Republicans had a majority of
CONTINUED on page five)
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24

Washington-Congress is moving
slowly-very slowly-towards the
main objective of its members,
which is to get away from Wash
ington before the National Conven-
ton and start repairing their own
political fences.
1t is no overstatment to say that
the prevailing feeling in both
Houses and among the members of
both parties is one of fatigue and
indifference. They are too tired
out to do anything on their own
initiative and they are d~illy-dally-
ing along, making gestures toward
producing a new tax bill but try
ing to avoid doing anything that
will impair their chances of re-elec-
ton.
Under the Constitution, all bills
for raising revenue must originate
in the House of Representatives.
The Ways and Means Committee
therefore, is trying to draft the new
tax measure. The Republican
members of the committee walked
out and left the job to the Demo-
Gratis. Every member of that
Committee will be up for re-elec-
ton in November, so the net result,
of the deliberations is expected te
be a draft which will not tread or
anybody's toes.
The bill will then go to the SEN
ate, where the Finance COMMITTEE
(most of whose members, like mos1
of the majority in the Senate ,don'1
have to run for reelection in No
vember) will shape it up and tht
Senate will pass the real talk bill
The House will then accept it.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Hits At
False Promises

that it should be removed from the
necessities and that it should BE-
repealed entirely when the Stare.
revenue will permit-either because
of increased returns from source.
now utilized, or from new source.
that may be made available, or from
both.
But, l am frank to say that I dc
rot believe the sales tax can be re-
pealed at this time without Grip
ping the schools and denying tc
our old people the security which
should be provided them unless a
heavy tax be placed on land:
am opposed to that.
"The constant purpose of an en-
lightened state should be to improve
its tax system and eliminate injus-
tices and determinations as we'll as
to see to distribute the burden
e~quitably. Two basic factors
should be considered-the ability tc
pay and the benefits to be derived.
"Our system, of course, is not
perfect and should be improved:
but any man who has ever run a
business, any woman who has ever
run a household, knows you can't
spend more money than you get
You can't repeal the taxes and
spend a lot more money-politica]
promises to the contrary notwith-
standing," Hoey declared.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Lutheran Synod
Meets In Rowan

The semi-annual meeting of the
western conference of the Luther
an synod of North Carolina con-
vened Tuesday morning at the Mt.
Moriah church, near China Grove
for a two-day session.
The Rev. B. ]. Wessinger of
Spencer, is president, and preached
the opening sermon. Discussions
in the afternoon were On "Institu-
lions for Office of the Ministry
with Rev. J. R. Wick of Newton,
and Eugene Brown, of Mt. Ulla, as
leaders. The Rev. G. L. Barger
preached at night.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
State Ended March With
Balance OF 900

Raleigh-The State of North
Carolina had $23,4O5, 9O4.93 in its
treasury on March 81, including
$2,243,795.60 against which war
rants had been drawn but not
cashed, to leave a balance of more
than $21,000,000.
The monthly fiscal statement re-
leased today showed the general
fund with a balance of $4,429,-
6s4.29 on March 81, compared
with only ~$2,745.42 on hand the
first of last month. Heavy income
tax payments aided in bringing in
$7,609,791.54 in March and dis
bursements were $3,1S2,S52.67.
For the first time, the monthly
statement segregated highway funds
from other special funds. The
highway fund had a balance Of
$13,444, 994.7o as March ended, re-
ceipts being $1,976,932.74 and dis
bursements $2,739,S96.21. All
other special funds had a balance
of $2,447,41S50.
The State had a funded debt of
$167,789,OOO on March 81.
During the fiscal year the gener-
al fund, which started with a ST.
100000 overdraft, had received
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Negro Preacher
Admits Thefts

Rev. Christopher Columbus Car
ter, 4~S-year-old negro preacher who
was nabbed in Charlotte some time
ago by officers there on a warrant
from here charging that he had So
licited funds for the alleged pur-
pose of aiding in the establishment
of a negro church and put the mon
ey to his own use, made an elo-
quent plea in county court here last
Saturday, but was sentenced to
serve 20 months on the roads.
He admitted that he lied to the
officers about whom he had given
the money and also about his fin
gerprint record, terming it "a
grievous mistake" but insisted
that there were migrating cir
cumstances." Due to the hard win
ter he had been able to hold serv-
ices only three times and was
therefore unable to replace the
money, about SO, he had received
from members of a local white
congregation who had shown finan-
cial encouragement of what he had
represented as a worth while en-
terprise, he told the judge.
His fingerprint record showed
that he had been indicted on
charges of embezzlement, con
game, violation of blue sky law,
unlawful attempt to dispose of Sc
curiries, forgery, burglary and es-
cape. On cross examination he also
admitted that he had been ac-
Quilted on a murder charge and
that to the best Of his recollection
he had served between seven and
eight years.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-04-24
Head of Patrol
Rotary Speaker

Capt. Charles D. Farmer, of Raj
eigh, head of the State highway pa
troll, spoke to the Rotary club here
Tuesday on Safety" He urged
drivers to use more care, advocat-
ed that pedestrians exercise caution
and not create additional hazards,
and said that auto fatalities in this
State are showing a decrease. He
further said the Statewide radio
system authorized by the last Legs
lature, but not yet in operation,
will increase the efficiency of the
patrol 100 per cent.