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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Market Opens Steady
 With Actiue TurnoDer
Bonds Were Mixed Cotton Futures Firn-LOng List
 of Issues Opened at Previous Closing Levels
BY ELMER c. WALLER

New York, Dec. 1e-(UP) Stocks opened steady today in moderately active turnover, bonds were mixed, cotton futures firm. sugar futures easier. and rubber futures up more than 1-l cent a pound here and to new highs since October, 1929 in London.
 A long list of issues opened at previous closing levels, including U. 8. Steel, Atchison, Chrysler, Con- solidated oil, Anaconda, Conner cial Solvents, Ludlum Steel and Standard oil of Indiana.
 Minor gains were noted in Union Carbide, Sears Roebuck, Republic Steel, Otis Steel, Phillips Petroleum, National Distillers, Interlake Iron. Yellow Truck, Douglas Aircraft. Au- burn Auto. Crucible Steel and New York Central. I
 Equally insignificant losses were made by Kennecott, Loew's Gen. eral Motors, Consolidated Edison, U. s. Smelling, Western Union, Goodrich, Montgomery Ward, and Westinghouse Electric.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
21, ,OOO, ,OO0 ON
 OLD AGE PENSION

Washington, Dec. IS - (UP) - Twenty-one million of the approxi- mately 26 million American workers eligible for federal old-age pensions have applied to the Social Security board for authorization to partici- pate in the program, it was reported today.
 The social security board said 21.- 338, ,120 employees had filed applica- tions up to noon, December 16. The applications represented more than 82 per cent of the total number of employees expected to cooperate with employers starting January to fi- nance the program. F+
 The board, after a survey con- ducted by the post ofiice depart ment. reported that 12.563. .459 cm- ployes' old age pension Identification cards have been issued to workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
SIGN CONTRACT
 FOR MARRIAGE
Woman Doctor Weds Un- der Odd Law-Supren1e
 Court Justice Witness

New York, Dec. 18.-UP).-Dr. Myrtle Bryan McGraw, child psy- chologist, and Rudolph F. Mallina, re- search engineer. sign Q contract be- fore Justice Samuel l. Rosenman to- day and go home as thoroughly wed as if they Id held hands in 8 re- ligious ceremony. Tomorrow, Dr. John Dewey, Columbia University professor of philosophy, will deliver a short talk to solemnize the legal procedure. When the couple decided to dispense with customary re- ligious rites and marry by contract. city officials searched lawbooks and found the proper formula in the domestic relations law. It reads:
 Agreement Signed
 'The parties herewith agree to and hereby do marry one unto the other. The party of the first part agree to love, honor and cherish the party of the second part. and to keep unto him as her lawful hus- band forever; and the party of the second part agrees to love, comfort and cherish the party of the first part as his lawful wife forever. The party of the first part does hereby become the lawful welded wife of the party of the second part, and the party of the second part be- comes the lawful husband of the party of the first part. all to the same effect and extent as If their marriage had been solemnized be- fore clergyman or proper magis- trate."
 Before High Court Justice
 The contract can be entered into only in the presence of a supreme court justice or 8 judge of a court of record. Dr. McGraw, graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University has nev- CT been. married. Mallina was sep- arated by divorce from his first wife at Reno early this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
MUSSOLINI SEES
 NO FUTURE WAR

Rome, Dec. 18.-(UP)-Premier Benito Mussolini, in a speech to farmers at Littoria today, said he believed firmly that present out standing international problems could be solved without war. Never theleU, he said, he rejected the idea of perpetual peace.
 Addressing the farmers from a balcony on the public square after awarding prizes, Mussolini said:
 We Fascists reject the myth of perpetual peace, which never exist ed and never can exist. Neverthe- less we want a long period of peace. You farmers know what stands be- hind this olive branch"-presumably Il Duce's 100000 bayonets to which he has referred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
By MILTON BRONNER N1HA Service Stan CorresDOl;dent

London, Dec. 17 Eng fish manufacturers and mer- chants who were rubbing their palms together in glee- ful anticipation of a "corona- tion boom" have now discov- cred that 1t isn't a boom but a boomerang.
 Those manufacturers who were not insured against any change or postponement in the coronation scheduled for next May, and insur- ance men who had insured other British manufacturer against this contingency, are still taking stock of their heavy losses resulting from King Edwards abdication-for-love.
 The moment 1t became known that a date had been filed for the kings coronation, manufacturers all over Britain began to get busy. Color printers were engaged in printing thousands upon thousands of souvenir postal cards, each with the picture of King Edward VIII. Publishing firms started the printing of souvenir books about the king.
 Stafordshire, the great pottery district of England, has been busily turning out tens of thousands of coronation day cups and mugs. In Birmingham, center of the manu- featuring jewelry trade and of much of the cheap brass ornamen- tai stuff called brummagem, thou sands of coronation medals and other souvenir pieces of jewelry or metal work have been turned out for the expected market. All of these, of course, have on them some reference to King Edward.
 Early in the game, some of the wiser manufacturers began insur- ing against loss in case the coro- nation was postponed. Then the rurnors of what was being printed in America about the king and Mrs. Simpson began to reach here. Manufacturers got cold shivers. They could not only see postpone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
MISSING PLANE
 STILL UNBOUND

e5alt Lake City, Dec. 18.-(UP).- Weary searchers, spurred by new hopes that some of the seven pas sengers of the missing Western Air Express air liner may be alive, set out ct dawn today to check three new leads. President Allan Barrie of the airline, directing the search, will check:
 1-Reports of Ralph Hall, oil com pan- pilot, that lights were seen on q hill north of Tonopah, Ney., in the Nevada desert.
 E2-A report by mine superin- fendent named Dobbs at Eureka Utah. that he heard motors of big Gfrplane at 4:30 a. m. Tuesray in that vicinity, far south of where the search had been centered.
 3-Theories that Pilot s. J. Sam son may have turned the missing Lbs Angeles to-Salt Lake City plane BSck in its course, or may have dbWn directly west into Nevada af- ter losing his radio directional beam to Salt Lake City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Court Welch

Installation of the newly elect ed officers of Court Welch, For esters of America will take place January 2. The staff elected last evening includes chief ranger, Donald Keith; sub-chief ranger, Walter Clark: treasurer, John Humphrey; financial secretary, George Heckleman; lecturer, Arr hold Keith; senior woodward, Ed ward Manton; junior woodward. Robert Wright; senior beadle, AL bert Franks; junior beadle, Thom- as Tardy; trustees, Henry La- Chance, William Smith and Frank LaChance. Dr. Alfred c. Dreher was reappointed court physician and John Brennies was chosen captain of the degree team.
 William Dunleavey, past chief ranger, made g. report Of the years activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Kent Doesn't Let Title. Spoil His Fun

Brother David may have run out on the job of Ringing; Brother AL bert (now King George V) may Dc busy applying his serious mind to learning how to rule an empire; Brother Henry Duke of Glouces- ter) may, as always, devote himself to his job of soldering; but Prince George (Duke of KenD remains the eternal kid, the royal Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up.
 It is true that he is 34. It iS un- doubted fact that he is husband of the very beautiful Princess Marina. Also that he is the happy and proud father of little Prince Edward. He has been in the navy, submitted to it's training. But none Of these things makes any difference. He IS youth incarnate.
 For instance: the other night he was restless, fidgety, clock-watch- ing guest at a big public dinner.
 For over two hours he had been fretting over big news. Just the kind of news 'that would get any youngster excited. The biggest bof,- fire in the history of London was taking place. It might be all over before he could get there-if those chaps did not wind up their after dinner speeches.
 But the fire lasted. It was noth- ing less than a blaze which consumed that Victorian monstrosity of steel and glass known as, the Crystal Pal ace. It was the bonfire of boys holiday dreams--a quarter Of a mile of 1t.
 The young Duke had all the lack. He had all the opportunities that every boy dreams of. Being a roy- al duke, stern policeman permitted him to get right up in front. His feet got wet because he had on thin patent leather shoe. And he had Q grand time donning Q pair of extra firemans boots and wearing brass fireinan's hat to protect his head. 4Ie lined up with the firemen and had q cup of coffee.
 At last, tired and rather cold, he set out for home. His silk muffler was hopelessly smutted. His shirt front was job for any laundry. Ills evening clothes were probably ruined. His shoes certainly were.
 But Prince Peter Pan did not care. Hang the expcnsel lt was worth itl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
EDITH MAXWELL
 IS IN EXCLUSION

Richmond. Va. Dec. 18-(UP)- Edith Maxwell. 22-year -old former Wise County school teacher. went into seclusion with her family on Q farm near here today while defense attorneys sought to set aside her conviction on charges of staying her father. Trigg Maxwell.
 A jury in Wise County court found the girl guilty of second de- gree murder in her second trial on charges that she killed her father during an argument which followed her late return from an evening date" The jury set the penalty at % years Imprisonment.
 Mias Maxwell was released on el6.o00 bond pending hearing March 1 on Q defense motion to set aside tho verdict as not being supported by the evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Woman vS. Woman

Arraignmel;t in city court faces Vera ChernofY, also known as Mary Chernoff, of 37 Vine Stret, following . complaint by Marsa- ret Goblin, 42, of 36 Vine street, charging that she stole jewelry and clthing valued at $250 from her home while she was in New Haven county jail, held as ma- terial witness in the recent wise trials.
 Mrs. Colin charges that he obther woman, removed the cloth ing and valuables from her home and converted them to her own use. At the time of the alleged theft, Mrs. Goblin was in jail, where she was held unable to post bonds of 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
UDGET BEAUTY SALON PLEASES
'|lcient Staff of CuIturist; !; UItra-MOdern Appoint
 ments Feature

A new beauty salon, with Q stan " trained operators. and equipment 11g the satisfaction of the most
 1tidious woman's desire in the line B beauty culture and feminine at- tncttveness, opened its doors for the first time today at 54 East Main Nlreet under the title of The Budget Heauty Salon.
 Ulra. Modern
 Ultra -modern furniture through ca1t the six rooms of the salon is made more attractive by the beauti- 4|il red leather cushions for the comfort of the lady in waiting. Un- dcf the personal management of the Ehree owners, who are all experience 0d in the art of preserving and add Ing feminine attractiveness, the salon is ready to please my-lady Hiti anything from manicure to permanent wave, and at wide va- Nety of prices. Miss Aileen Kram- bitz, herself of many years experi- 6i1ce in beauty work is in associa- ton with Helen Blechner and George Goodman.
 Efficient Stan
 The stan of beauty operaotrs in- cludes: Lillian Green, Mae Mac Cassland, Hannah Jacobs, Virginia Jacobson, Pauline Sears, Olive Rob- Nkts, Etta Mccormack, Peggy Wal Mce, Sylvia Zello and Helen Blech- fier.
 We are going to render an in- dividualized service" Miss Kram- Wttz ga i'd. Tt will be our policy to furnish each patron with an indi- yidual skilled hairdresser and beauty expert. There vii lbe quiet privacy for our patrons, with spacious btOths for all. Our purpose will be 70 give each patron exactly what she desires, with no attempt to change the patrons mind after she has come to the salon. However, rareful attention will be given to explaining to each patron her par ticular hair problems, and our ex- pert operators have been instructed 10 give amply of their time in ad- Vising patrons on the best steps to he taken to solve special problems. Every phase of beauty treatment will be included in our schedule of serv- 1teg."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
DUKE OF WINDSOR
 AIDS CAEMRAMEN

Enzesfeld. Austria, Dec. 18.-(UP) Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, marched, smiling, back and forth in front of two score cameras today, posing by agreement for the army of news photographers who have be- sieged the Rothschild Castle.
 It was the first time he had posed for photographs since his arrival, after his abdication of the British throne for love of Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
 The duke was wearing a gray lounge suit. He remained for i've minutes.
 Reports were that a number of British aristocrats were expected at the castle for a gay Christmas feast.
 Police and gendarrnes were care ful. during the photographing. to prevent a charge too near the duke, and to keep from the grounds the curious who have come to Enzesfeld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
FOUR. HELD FOR
 CONTEMPLATING

New Haven, Conn. Dec. 18.-(UP) Pour men were held today under total bonds of $125. 900 for U. s. dis trict court on charges of counter feiting federal beer stamps and three-cent postage stamps. Ar ralgned before U. s. Commissioner Robert H. Alcorn and taken to county jail in default of bail were James J. Delohery. 49. Danbury: Frank N. Carbone. 38. East Haven: Louis G. Oalliana. 43. and Paul L.. Grolms. both of this city.
 Federal agents said the counter feiting plant was located in the basemen of Carbone's home. They estimated that several hundred thousand dollars of bogus stamps had bene marketed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
MAD RIVER GRANGE Y PRESENTS PAGEANT

The annual Christmas party of the Mad River Grange, which took plhce in the Grange hall at Mill EIain last evening, was attended by more than 75 persons. A covered dish supper was served, followed by Entertainment. The pageant, The Three Wise Men" was presented by Asa Isbell, Charles Penniman, Will liam DeGroot, Mrs. Florence Mat thews. Miss Peggy Sanford and Richard Smith. Miss Edna Mat tbews, pianist, accompanied the singers.
 xsanta Claus presented gifts to all the children.
 Ofiicers will be installed at the ,1ext meeting Jan. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Cupid Fails

An attempt by city court to play Cupid just didn't work out, 1t turned out today. Several months ago a husband and wife, newly married, came before Judge Ed- ward MascolO in . nOn-support case, and the judge, after hearing the evidence, recommended that they try living together again.
 The two were in court again to- day, with the wife charging the hubby with non-support. Both said that the attempt at recon ciliatiOn had been failure, and that they just couldn't get along. When Judge Joseph Talbot, pre- siding this morning, suggested that maybe another try at living together might do some good, the husband and wife shook their heads. The husband was ordered to pay his wife $8 . week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
DR. MORGAN OF
 HARTFORD DIES

2 Hartford. Conn. Dec. 18-(UP)- pr. William D. Morgan. 86. medical director of Phoenix Mutual Life In- hiirance O.. since 1906, died at Hartford hospital last night.
 He vas native of Hartford and a graduate of Trinity College in 1876. after which he spent q year in rtsearch work at University of i.eipzig. Germany. He had been re- tired since i932.
 ffie had been associated with the Phoenix Company since 1892 and for 90 years was chairman of the Executive committee of Hartford hospital. His widow and c daugh- or survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
FORECLOSURES

The following foreclosure judg- ments were awarded in superior court today at the short calendar session. the final until January
 HOLC against Rose Murphy. debt, $l1. .23947. law day, first Tuesday in May. 1897.
 Dorothy M. Thompson against Georgia 0. Woodbury and others, debt, s4.080, law day, first Tuesday in May. 1887.
 Minnie c. Frost against Algernon s. Phillips and others, debt. s3.4e2.s4. law day, second Tuesday in May, i937. receiver, George Baronian under bond of S200.
 There was no session of common pleas court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
British Lion Lcls His Wounds After The Abdication

Great Britain, stlIl more than a Iitlle dased by the swift sub- stItution of Ol;e king for aEi- ether, Tises shalkiIy and march e On. And Milton Bronner, in tIhe following paragraphlc side lights from London, pictures England seeking to appraise "tho damage" and t0 interpret the reasons for the empire rocking events of recent days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
MayflOWer Camn

Children of members of May flower camp, Royal Neighbors of America, were guests of the lodge last evening at the annual Christ mas party of the group which took place in Pythian hall. The election of officers was post poned until January 2.
 The program of the evening was arranged as follows: A drill. with Mrs. Catherine Waters at the piano; Veronica sDiOrio, songs;, Raymond Waters. songs; Doro- thy and Helen Daniels, dances; Robert and Joan Thorpe, dances.
 Each of the children weer given Q present and refreshments were served. The committee in charge included Mrs. Anna Mclean. Mrs. Nora Doyle, Mrs. Hattie Winde- bank and the Misses Margaret Doyle, Margaret Cunningham, Jean Mclean and Catherine Con- nor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
TO HEAR LIQUOR EVIDENCE

State Referee Frederick M. Peas- ley will hear the details of the ap- peal of Leopold Hajdokowski from the action of the state liquor con- trol commission in revking his per- init, 1t was decided by Judge John A. Cornell at superior court today.
 Judge Cornell also granted Alma Malmgren alimony of $6 weekly, starting today, pending the trial of the suit for divorce brought against her by Carl E. Malmgren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
POcahOntas

< Mrs. Lottie B. Piercy was elect
 ed Pocahontas last evening at a fnsting of Mattatuck council,
 Degree of Pocahontas, held in Engineers hall. The other offl- cerS elected are listed as follows: Ptophetess, Mrs. Sophie Mo- Chirie: Powhatan, Albert c. Kiet- her; keeper of records and col- lector of wampun, Miss Ger trude M. Wells. Officers will be Installed Jan. 2.
 !. Mrs. Lawton of Naugatuck,, deputy grand Pocahontas, was a guest at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
SPOTLIGH7TNG Brass City News

John Deeley and Joseph Dunphy.
 The case was heard by Judge Joseph Talbot of Naugatuck, who remarked that the evidence against Atkins was not sufficient for 8 conviction.
 Atkins was arrested after his car had crashed into another machine on Watertown avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Hole Action

Property at 39 Revere street Is sought by the HOLC in a fore closure proceeding instituted in superior court today against Karl Zepp and others. The writ cites a promissory note of Novem- Der 9, 1884, for $4,131.l5, with the house as security.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18

ment of the coronation, but the final crowning of a different king entirely. They made haste to cover with more insurance and the rates went up and up until finally many insurance brokers refused to take any more insurance risks at any price.
 Now that King Edward has abdi- cated, the manufacturers fin d themselves with vast stocks of pstal cards, mugs and cups. medals and brass souvenirs which are just so much junk. except for occa- sional sales to curiosity seekers. There is very little that can be sal Yaged. Only those which do not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Clear Slate"

No assets, no creditors, and no debtors" is the story of the di- rectors in the voluntOr dissOlu- ton of the Peter Paul, Inc. AL though the corporation has the same name 1t has I;0 connection with the famous candy manu- featuring company.
 The directors who signed the dissolution papers are Calvin K. Kazanzian, George Shamlina, James Koalpian, Harry G. ko- ganjian and Jacob H. Haggican. The paper was filed today with the clerk of superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Discharged

Following a lengthy hearing in city court this morning, James F. Atkins, 55, of Highland avenue, was discharged on charge of op- erating while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested Novem- Der A by Sergeant Charles Mo- Weeney, and Motor Patrolman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Brass City Aerie

Members of Brass City aerie of Eagles played host to William Tyler of New Britain, past state president, at 8 meeting held last night in the lodge rooms. Four new members were initiated last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Order Of Ahepa

l ufiicers of Waterbury chapter, Order of Ahepa, will be elected on January 2, 1t was announced to- day. The meeting which was scheduled for last evening was postponed, because of heavy holi- day business, until Dec. 29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
FREDDIE MAKES MODEL

Freddie Bartholomew is spending odd moments working out c model of "z'he spinney." the boat used in his new production. Captains Courageous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18
Parliament Asserted Power Over Throne

Americans probably were sur- prised when leaders of the Labor Party in the House of Commons as- sociated themselves with the action of Premier Baldwin and his cabinet in Playing down the law" to King Edward VIII. They probably thought that the Labor party, being essentially democratic party, would favor the democratic action of Q king who wanted to marry whom he chose.
 concerned, many of the labor lead CTS would probably have taken g sympathetic attitude. But there was far larger issue. It was whether Parliament or the King should be boss. That was fought out 250 years ago and since then Parliament, especially the House of Commons, has been supreme. As the English constitution is an un- written one, the guiding principle of British Parliamentary life is precedent. If in recent days King Edward had had his way and had forced the cabinet to yield to his wishes, a precedent would be made which the Labor party feared. For they. foresaw 8 day when they may be in power in the House of Com mons and pass a bill which the king of that day might oppose. If he can get away with one refusal to take his cabinet ministers advice, he can do 50 again. It would ruin La- bor's prospects of law-making if the king of the day were tory or reac- tionary and could enforce something that was tantamount to @ veto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-18

before she moved to the big house in Cumberland Terrace, Wally Simpson was able to give King Ed- ward his first real taste of home a place where he could spend few happy hours away from the gold-' fish-in-the-bowl life led by mon archs.
 It seemed impossible for him to get down to an everyday basis with any young women. If they came from the aristocracy, though they tried to be comradely and felt they had a right to be, there was still that feeling inborn in them that he was the top of the social tree, the man born to be king. If on his trips he chatted or danced with girls of other "classes," they got all into a dither at the honor that had come to them.
 I have seen him as Prince of Wales dancing with women of the social set at the swank Embassy Club. He did not seem particularly amused. The best time I have ever seen him enjoying was one Whitsuntide holiday at Le Touquet, France. He had a little party, not at one of the swish hotels, but at the Casino, where everybody can go upon the payment of a small fee. He and his aides were with two French girls. Most of the other dancers on the floor were French. His companions did not seem to have any awe of his exalted rank. They had no visible snobbish plea sure in being seen with an H. R. H. They just danced and smiled and' chattered. H. R. H. loved 1t.