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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
CREAN APPOINTED
 TO LABOR STAFF
Enters Government Serv- ice at Newport, W.;
 Appointment Given

Francis P. Crean who has been an employe of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and the Waterbury Credit Rating Bureau, has received an appointment as stepographic clerk with the United States De- pertinent of Labor Immigration and Naturalization Service, with head quarters at Newport, Vermont. Mir. Crean will report for duty on April 18th.
 MT. Crean will be remembered by many as having handled the detail- ed file work of the N. R. A. Com pliance Board at the Chamber of Commerce specializing in Builders Exchange Bid Depository.
 His appointment just announced has been the result of an examina- ton which he took about two years ago. His work at the Chamber of Commerce was his first position. Officials of the organization express regret at his leaving.
 Mir. Crean is the son of James J. and Mary E. Cavanaugh Crean of 47 Walnut street, this city. MT. Creams father has for a long time been employed at the Waterbury Manufacturing Company.
 MT. Crean was born in Waterbury in 1915. His preliminary schooling was had at St. Mary's Parochial school. He is a graduate of the Wilby High school class of 1933.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
AUTO HITS POLE,
 TWO MEN INJURED

Naugatuck, April 4-Robert Wood of Prospect, comedian in Fritz Klambts Y tumbling troupe, and Donald Gounoud of Riverside Drive, suffered minor head injuries this morning when their car was forced off the road into a telegraph pole near the Naugatuck Manufacturing Company on North Main street by a northbound automobile. Nauga- tuck police notified the Waterbury police, giving description of the car that caused the accident.
 Dr. Edwin Curran of Union City treated the boys for slight scalp wounds and permitted them to pro- ceed to their homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
FORMER GOVERNOR HAS AUTO STOLEN
Machine Taken Also From in Front of AldersOn
 Funeral Home

Eluding one of the employees of the Alderson Funeral Home, who started in pursuit, thief yesterday afternoon got away with a car be- longing to the home. It was re- covered two hours later on Merrill street by Motor Patrolman John Lawlor. The car was taken from in front of the Alderson Funeral Home on Central avenue while em- ployes of the home were engaged in conversation short distance away
 Noticing that the man behind the wheel was a stranger, one of the men jumped into another car and gave pursuit. He forced the thief to the curb on West Main street, but when he got out. the man backed the stolen car away and escaped. The car was one of two stolen yes- terday, the other belonging to Ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

UA ESCHUVHS mine from actual observation and a thorough study of the existing con- ditions what changes might make for the betterment and facilitate more adequate traffic control and regulation.
 "An analysis of all reported acci- dents for the years 1883, 1884, and 1885 was made by the survey staff from the following sources: police department blotter, records of the coroner and the files of the state motor vehicle department.
 During this period a total of 5O35 motor vehicles were involved in &C., cidents; 3706 or "A per cent of the total were passenger cars, 813 or 16 per cent were trucks; 107 or per cent were busses; 43 or eight-tenths of IT per cent were taxicabs; 27 or five-tenths of 1 per cent were mo- torcycles and in 339 cases the type of vehicle was not stated"
 MT. Green told of the work being done in the schools under the direc- tion of Dr. T. J. Condno, superin- tendent, and with the approval of the board of education. Although all of the schools surveyed are ad- equately protected, there have been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

papers, radio stations, clergy, indus try, theaters, Boy and Girl Scouts.
 Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Connor is cooperating with the committee as are insur- ance companies and the National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Un- derwriters.
 Mayors Comments
 Mayor Hayes in his appointment of the chairman, who was empow- cred to appoint the membership of the committee said:
 This committee is @ community committee. Its duties will be to make a thorough study of the auto- mobile accident situation in Water bury and its ultimate aim must be to eliminate all possible hazards within this city and its immediate area. The loss of life and limb and the permanent injuring of our cit- izens as the result of automobile ac- cidents, must stop. urge upon this committee the necessity of giving thorough study to the survey to the end that correction must be made within the limit of human possibil- ity."
 Some idea of the task undertaken by the committee and the survey staff was gained by the radio audi ence who listened in Thursday night on the safety talk given by Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, over station WATR. Ex- cerpts follow:
 Purpose Explained
 "The purpose of the Waterbury Traffic Safety Survey is to deter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
BUCKS HILL CLUB
 PRESENTS SKETCH

Amateur night was observed last night by the Bucks Hill Community club. Those on the program were Phyllis Doolittle, Elizabeth Ferris, Charles Schmidt, 3d, Terry Linehan, Paul Jones, Stephen Halloway, Jr., Nina Mackovitch, Doris Strathern, R. R. Seraphine, Jean and Frances Reichenbach. Mrs. George Lawton, Gene Schmidt and Charles Schmidt, Jr. Roy A. Ferris presided at a short business session at which 1t was de- cided to petition the works board for more street lights in the Bucks Hill area.
 Mrs. Robert J. Eggleton reported on the clubs recent card party. At the next meeting, May 1st. John A. Linehan will give an electrical demonstration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Mayor to Attend
 Mayor Frank Hayes will head the list of prominent Waterburians. Every veterans organization in Wa terbury, including the GAR. and Gold Star Mothers, will be repre- sented. Acceptances have been re- ceived from D.A.V. chapters in New Haven, Bridgeport, Derby, Bristol, Meriden, Middletown, Hartford, New Britain, Willimantic, Milford, An- sonia and other cities of the state.
 Past State Commander John J. Mulligan will officiate as toastmas- ter. Commander Michael Callahan is general of the general committee of arrangements, with past Com mander Leon R. Hamm, treasurer.
 List of Guests
 The list of honored guests ira- cludes:
 Mrs. Francis Connolly, National commander, Irvington, N. J. D. A. V. Auxiliary, Frank Green, secretary Chamber of Commerce; Major Thomas J. Bannigan, Regional man. ager, United States Veterans Facili- ties, Newington, Conn.,; Dr. Thomas F. Maher, chief medical officer, .. s. V. Bureau, Newington, Conn: Domernic Onofrio, National chief of staff, D. A. ". New Haven, Conn; Mrs. Agnes Murphy, department commander, D. A. ", West Haven Auxiliary, New Haven; Mrs. Hor- tense McKeown, National executive committeewoman, New Haven Conn.,; Mrs. Jessie Gerstenberg, Na- tional historian D. A. ", Newark, N. J.; Samuel McGill, department commander D. A. ", East Hartford, Conn: Miss Mae Calligan, depart ment president V. F. w.; Mrs. Min nie Tyroll, department president D. U. ", Wethersfield, Conn.,: Mrs. Grace Rooney, department conn mander D. A. V, Jersey City. N. J.
 Officers of the Waterbury Chap ter and its Auxiliary, who assisted in the arrangements include:
 Michael Callahan, commander; John P. Barry, Sen. vice-comman- der; Thomas J. Casey, 1st, Jr. vice. Com; Henry P. Barry, 2nd Jr. vice. Com; Henry P. Barry, Robert w. Hayes, treasurer; Michael Deinno, chaplain; Constantine Hudobenko. officer of the day; Walter Oyerton, sergeant-at-arms; Leon R. Ham, Dennis Sugrue, trustees; Albert Sumpf, historian; Finer Jensen, Clayton Fredericks, color bearers;
 Auxiliary
 Joseph Cipriano, Amadee Payeur, color guards; William A. Murray, adjutant; Elizabeth Fahey, com- mander; Carrie Clancy, senior vice. commander: Rose Mulligan, 1st junior vice-commander; Josephine Donahue, 2nd junior vice-comman- der; Anna Schell, treasurer: Julia Conklin, chaplain; Isabelle Martone state representative; Helen Brophy, Mary Barry, Jane Meyer, Elizabeth Lerose, local representatives.
 Appointive Officers
 Germaine Dezinno, conductress; Marie Mimmo, sergeant-at-arms; Mary Govannelli, patriotic instru- tor; Mae A. Alyward, adjutant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
PLAY BY ELMER
 RICE IS PLANNED

The Waterbury Civic theatre players gave their fourth and last performance of Leslie Towards Murray Hill" last night to a full house. The audience was more en- thusiastic than on any of the three previous nights. It was announced the next play will be given April g and %. ''The Adding Machine by Elmer Rice.
 Elise s. Young. who played Amelia. and Isaiah Roosip, who played "Appleway", were excellent last night. as was Gene Stettbacher, who played the part of one of the elderly Murray Hill Inaldcns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

many recommendations given which will be reviewed and eventually be- come effective.
 Accident Squad
 One of the most outstanding of the proposed innovations, is the for nation of special accident squad. Such squads have been organized under the direction of Lieutenant Franklin Kreml of the Evanston, H., police department, in New Ha- ven and Bridgeport and it is planned to bring Lieutenant Kreml to Wa terbury for similar purpose.
 As the plan works in other cities, squad cars are sent directly to the scene of accidents. The officer first at the scene of the accident keeps things undisturbed until the car ar- rives with equipment for measuring skid marks, and with photographic equipment for cases where they may be used.
 Information obtained in this way has been instrumental in convict ing several hundred drivers who would not have been convicted un- der other circumstances. The num- Der of arrests in relation to the ac- cident figures has steadily increased and the percentage of convictions is far greater than previously. This system of following up accidents, 1t is claimed, has also reduced the per- centage of hit-and-run accidents to 8 comparatively negligible figure.
 Await Approval
 Authorities stress the fact that the proposals made to date, and that those to be made in the future, are all dependent upon approval of po- lice board and city officials. There is little doubt, however, that important changes are imminent and that some of the suggestions will be adopted unchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Recommendation Of
 Special Committee
 Impetus Movement
Survey Report, Study of Local Conditions By Experts; ArOusing of PubIic's Consciousness to Great Life
 Saving Possibilities Feature Program

Following the example of scores of other cities in the country and or two of the major cities of the state, Waterbury today is on the thresh- old of one of the greatest cam paigns of accident prevention and traffic control in its history.
 Led by one of the most active committees of its kind in the state,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
WHALES PLAY OFF HAWAII

Honolulu tUPJ Hundreds of whales again are reported in Hawaiian waters, for almost the first time since whaling vessels in- vadcd this part of the Pacific a century ago. Spouts can now be seen almost daily and never fall to result in n rush of tourists and residents to Koko Point, Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Settlement Made
 In 12-Year Claim

A compensation claim pend ing for 12 years was settled to- day when Commissioner James M. Lynch handed down find- ing approving a stipulation agreement between the Union Hardward Co. of TOrringtOn and James Caples, of Prospect street, TorringtOn. The ap- proved stipulation gives Caples 8 lump sum of $l72.5O for a hernia sustained in the course of his employment June 3, 1924.
 The case was recently re- opened by Commissioner Lynch, after the claimant had failed to act on his claim over 8 long period of years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
HORSE BALKs ON END FLOOR

Stanford University, Cal -- (UP) . Students, asa practical joke, suc- ceeded in turing a horse to the sec ond floor of Sequoia Hall, mems dormitory. But when 1t came time to leave, neither sugar nor carrots prevailed. An expert horseman and polo player, called in the emergency, succeeded in solving the problem of departure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Star In Filmland


 Members of the general com mittee of arrangements for the annual dinner of the Jeffersonian Club of Waterbury have extended an invitation to Miss ROsalind Russell, Waterbury's outstanding contribution to the motion picture world. Miss Russell is at present in Hollywood and is expected tt make formal reply to the in vitatiOn within few days. She expects to visit the east shortly and if it is possible she will arrive here in time for the JeffersOnian event, which will be held at Waverly Inn, Tuesday evening, April IA. Mayor Frank Hayes, prominent members of the city administration and many others. will be in attendance on that night. Dancing has been made popular feature of the event by the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
&<~~ MY~4~E ESTABLISHED
Specials For Todoy-
ESTABLISHED 1885

Specials For Todoy- Tn Misses and Junior Shops Second Floor.
 Bermuda short sleeve bIouses- 85 cents-3 for $2.5O-misses' sizes, small, medium and large. Last season same bIouses were $l.OO
 Boys white rib athletic shirts, and shorts of fancy broodeIoth, 25 cents eoch-worth 3oc to 50 cents.
 Boys polo shirts-zipPer and but ton front, 8o cents, worth $l .OO ond $l.25.
 Boys real fine, French hem fancy hondkerchiefs-lO cents-3 for 25 cents.
 Boys blue flannel Eton suits, S9.e5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
Accident Prevention Traffic Control Campaign Planned
Veterans To Honor
 Mrs. Isabelle Martone
Mayor Hayes Heads List of Prominent Guests at Test.
 mOniaI Tonight National Commander to Attend

A testimonial dinner-dance will be held this evening at the Elton in honor of Mrs James F. Marone past com mander of the auxiliary of the Waterbury Chapter, Disabled American Veterans and presently chairman of the national committee membership Prominent guests from all parts of Connecticut representatives from New York and New Jersey, including Mrs. Francis Con- noy of Irvingon N J. national commander expected tn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

linotype operator metropolitan daily where big news breaking every minute.
 the list Of sports ndugcd In by this young man. football next Among the aSpirants Tor the Lcayenworth this fall there will he found Fhp in hobby his time he bui'dS exhibits model aplaneS some of his models remarkable for their perfection of proportion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

Governor Charles Templeton. Taken from in front of MT. Templeton's home on Country Club road the car had not yet been found this morn inp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

SectiOn having one or the largest routes now being delivered by Democrat newspaperbOy. Philip, during the two and one e-haH years that he has been member of the Democrat carrier force has substantially increased the size of his route.
 vocational course being the one chosen by Philip at LeavenwOrth 1t Is not surprising that, coming in daily contact with an establishment that uses a large number of printers daily, Philip would desire to be a printer. At every opportunity he studies type changes and faces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-04
These Boys Deliver Your Democrat
By JOHN J. MORRIssEY

Philip Emil Veiette 16 LeavenwOrth High School freshman the of Mir. and Mrs. Emil Vele of Mill street. Together brother south end
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
F. d. r. Praised For
Stablizing Nations
Banking Industry

Resources of banks in North Car
Dina shave increased more than
$16O,OOO,OOO since President Roose-
welt took Office"
Quincy P. Hood, State bank COM
missioner, reports that the condi-
ton of State commercial banks on
December 81, 1885, showed re-
sources increased $43, 1907, 1870 dur
ing the year with deposits of all
kinds mounting by $41, LOG, 578.77.
eve feel that we are on the way
to a new high in bank resources
and soundness in North Carolina"
Hood said in statement accompa-
nying the report which pointed out
that not a bank in the State had
failed since deposit insurance be-
came effective in 1884.
Call the people in this country
should be thankful and proud of
the fact that President Roosevelt
and the Congress contributed in
such a large measure in rebuilding
the banking structure of this coun-
try" said he.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
TWO WOMEN ON
LIST FOR CHAIR
Baby-Killer To Join Mrs. Creighton
AT Sing Sing Prison, New
York, Next Week

For the third time in history,
Sing Sing prison this week will
have two condemned women in it's
squat, red brick death house.
On the basis of past records it
may be a lucky omen; for of the
four women who haven ben paired
in the death house before, only one
went to the chair.
Mrs. Mary Frances Creighton, SO,
convicted of poisoning her alleged
lovers wife on Long Island, was
the only occupant of death row to-
night. She will be joined next week,
however, by Mrs. Dorothy Sher-
wood, q, who has been sentenced
to die for the murder of her two
year-old son.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

absence of affirmative evidence to
the contrary to have been valid
when originally filed.
(f) If a veteran has never applied
for his Adjusted Service certificate
under the original Adjusted Com
pensation Act, he may now apply
and receive either the certificate as
provided under the original Act, or
cash pament under the new Act.
6. Payments. The amount payable
under this Act will be paid to the
veteran or his estate ON OR AFT
Err JUNE Is, 1886, by the issuance
Of United States bonds, registered
in the name of the veteran. Bonds
will be in denominations of $50,
therefore it will be possible to cash
part of the payment without CASH
ing all. If the total is an odd amount
the small balance (of less than $500
will be paid in cash. For instance if
the amount due should be SITS, vet
eran would receive three $50 bonds
and $25 in cash.
Bond will be dated June Is, 1886,
and will mature on June Is, 1945,
but will be redeemable at any time
by the veteran or his estate at post
Offices and such other places as the,
Secretary of the Treasury may des-
ignate.
Bonds will not be transferable,
nor assignable, subject to attach
ment, levy or seizure under any
law. They will be payable only to
the veteran, or in case of his death
or incompetence, to the representa-
tive of his estate.
Interest on bonds will accrue at
the rate of 3 per cent annually
from June Is, 1896, to date of ma
turity or payment of the principal
of the bond, and will be paid when
the principal is paid. However, no
interest will be paid on any bond
redeemed prior to June IS, 1887.
Z. No deductions can be made on
account of any indebtedness Of the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
26 U.N.C. Students
Shipped" To Homes

The suspension of nine additional
students Friday brought to rs the
number dismissed from the Uni
versity of North Carolina since the
recent inauguration of an investiga-
ton Of an alleged cheating racket.
The names of the students were not
announced nor were details of the
charges disclosed.
It was revealed, however, that a
group had organized racket which
included filching copies of examina-
ton questions in advance of tests
and selling them. Themes and term
papers also were said to have been
prepared by the operators for stu
dents for fees. /
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
Three Persons Held
In Surry Robbery

Rufus Wagner, of Jonesville;
Mrs. Sallie Vestal Holbrook Muir
ply and Mozelle Owens, of Dough-
ton, have been arrested in connec-
ton with the alleged robbery of
Sturgeon Johnson near Doughton
Saturday night.
Wagner has been released under
bond said to be $1,000. The two
women are in Jail at Wilkesboro.
According to the story told by
johnson, he attempted to hire a cab
Saturday night to take him to
Brooks. However, upon entering
the car, he was carried at pistol
point to house at Doughton and
robbed of 1926.
Following the robbery, in which
he said he received broken arm
when hit by woman at the house,
he was taken out into the woods
and tied to a tree. However, by
pleading with his captors, he was
released and walked back to Elkin.
Mrs. Murphy lives in the house in
which Johnson said he was robbed,
but she said she was not at home.
Miss Owens lives with her and she
is said to have admitted that two
men from Elkin spent the night at
the house but that no one was rob-
bed there and that she did not see
Johnson.
Officers in both Wilkes and Surry
counties are seeking two other men
thought to be implicated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
Daisy Root Found
Guilty OF Staying
Young Husband

Daisy Alexander Root was con-
victed of second degree murder in
Memphis, Tenn, Thursday, and her
punishment fixed at 10 years i'm
prisonment for the Staying of her
gay young husband, Brenton Root,
following night club quarrel over
a cigarette girl"
Without a show of emotion, the
comedy 30-year-old widow, heard
the jury's verdict as she sat with
her four-year-old son, George, on
her lap. Told that she could contin-
ue at liberty under $500 bond
pending hearing on motion for
new trial, February 20, she walk
ed from the court room without
comment.
Earlier in the day, she said:
1T doesn't matter what the YER
dict is-everything is over for me
Il failed to make my marriage a
co."
Avoided Divorce
The defendant said she had chung
to her husband "as long as it was
humanity possible" so that her son
could be reared with both a father
and mother to guide him. She tried,
she said, because she was the child
of divorced parents, land I was
willing to undergo anything to
avoid a divorce"
With her witnesses calling the
slain Brenton Root ga playboy''
and a woman chaser" the defen-
dant pleaded self defense and said
she shot after her husband reach
ed for his gun"
"A cold blooded staying" the
State called it.
w. T. McLain, district attorney
general, was jubilant.
ut puts an end" he said, 'to the
open season on husbands, and to
the business of I killed him because
I loved him."
Miss Underwood, the woman
Daisy Root had blamed for the
estrangement from her husband,
who was never called as witness
said at her home tonight:
"Well, I have nothing to say, be-
cause nothing I can say could alter
matters any, but I sympathize with
her"
Because of the child" she was
asked.
Because of her and the child,
too"
The defendants mother, Mrs. r.
L. Roberts, intercepted those who
sought to question young Mrs. Root
at her home.
"Of course, we are all hurt" said
Mrs. Roberts, ''but we don't care to
talk at this time"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06

veteran to the United States under
other laws (such as overpayments
of pension or compensation, etc.,.
Such deductions were authorized
by Public Act No. 262 august IL,
1850 but that provision is cancelled
by this new Act.
8. A penalty of $1,000 or imprison-
ment of not more than S years is
provided for fraud in obtaining
Bonus.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-02-06
LANDS PLANE
BEFORE DYING

Flying in a binding snow storm
near Denton, Tex, an American
Airlines plane struck a clump Of,
trees and Pilot Ted Kincannon was
killed but in his death throes he
landed without injury to his five
passengers.