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Evening star., 1936-11-23

DoUBLY safe because it contains NO PUMcE, NO
GRITl DoUBLY delightful because it contains NO
CHALK, NO SOAP!
Because the first powder to contain IRIUM would
make old-fashioned even the best known brands,
many tried to get this wonderful discovery
But Pebs0dent alone contains IRIUM!
How else. could it happen that 100000 users
already have switched to Pepsodent Powder almost
entirely on the say-so of friends!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
TRAFFIC SURVEY
 TO BE RESUMED
Startling Reduction in Alp. prOpriation Starts New
 Action By Smith

Congressman J. Joseph Smith today received word that the de. layed appropriation which has held uIS the work of the Trafilc Survey supplement being conducted by the WPA in Waterbury has been given the approval of the controilersgen- erals ofiice. The amount of the ap. propriation, however, due apparent. ly to another misunderstanding, is only 32b, which will not permit the continuance of the project until work iS concluded.
 Congressman Smith will make immediate efforts to get oftlcial sanction for the transfer of the per- Sonnel ofthe survey staff to other WPA projects until the new difn. culty can be straightened out.
 officials in charge of the survey have estimated that ct least six weeks will Do needed to complete the work. The staff has been en- gagged for several months in coIli- piiing accident facts and studying traffic hazards in the city. On the completion of the first phase of the work several weeks ago, application was made for Q continuance 50 that it might be satisfactorily completed, and since that time delays in the WPA machinery have several times forced 6 lay.oR. Some of the l6 clerks and engineers were trans ferred to other projects while others remained out of employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
TALBOT TO SPEAK
 TO COP. GROUP

Wailingford. July 2o-The Mems Republican club and the Young Republican club will hold Q joint meeting next Monday evening, Au- gust 3, in the party headquarters Simpson block, and members oi both organizations are invited to at tend as well as any other interested persons.
 Judge Joseph E. Talbot of Nau- Ratuck, president of the New Haven County Young Republican league will be the speaker of the evening and will present his views on the party campaign in the county. both from the Young Republican angle and from the regular party activi- ties.
 It is expected also that Judge Talbot will present the local Young O. o. P. club it's charter from the state organization. Theirs Is Q cere- mony invested in the county presi- dent and each of the county clubs is receiving It's charter within 6 few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Supervisor

buperviSOf
 this year. Supervisor Anthony De- santis, who directs the activities of the league will Do in charge tonight Bill Shea will assist In the prepara. tons.
 Folk Dancing
 Glasses in folk dancing have been conducted ct the Community House during the past few weeks under the direction of Mrs. Thomas Healey assisted by Mary Corcoran and Eleanor Leahy, with the result that the children who have attended the classes have developed Into compe. tent young performers. A playground show, in which these dancers will perform Q major part has been planned for August 2 at the Community House. More plans for this as well as for the hot dog roast which is to be held at the park Saturday night for the per- formers of the last show, will be completed when the youngsters gather tomorrow afternoon at Z o'clock for the regular folk-dancine period.
 BlngO Bingo games are proving more popular every evening at the play. ground. Last night 76 took part ir the games while e large audience gathered to watch.
 Prizes donated by Supervisor Mary Corcoran were won by John Monzello, Bee Peiletier. Velm c Keefe, Rita Dostler and Dot Byron
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Many Honors Given
 N. w. Aver Executive
Wilfred W. Fry Hailed as Outstanding Fgure-Identi'
 fled With Widely Known Organizations

WilSred W. Fry, president of the N. W. Aver & Son of Philadelphia, Canada, and London; president of the Meridale DairieS of New York Atlantic City, and Philadelphia; director of the First National Bank of Philadelphia; chairman of the International committee of the Y. M. 0. A. of this country and Can- ada; and president of Jefferson Medical College and Hospital, is regarded by those who know him best, not aS Q civiv leader and execu- tive head of large and important enterprises, but as 6 friend.
 Many honors and distinctions have come to him in the course of his life, but the inherent Tnod- eSty of his character has remained unchanged. These qualities were manifest in him at an early age. He was born August 14, 1875 in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
COURT OF AWARDS
 HONOR 7 SCOUTS
Customary Ceremonies Held Last Evening at
 Camp Pershing

Seven scouts were given honors at the regular session of the Court of Awards ct Camp Pershing last night. Two popular local men, mem bers of the Court of Honors, Her. man Rooster and Harold Manning addressed tho scouts and later pre- sented them with the awards.
 The following scouts received awards last night: Rocco Magma. Troop s, Naugatuck; lst class badge; Harold Beecher, Troop l3, Water. bury, Handicraft and Personal Health Badge; Arthur Clard Troop Badge; Arthur Clardetaoinshrdlulu 6, Naugatuck, Personal Health Badge: Joseph Ippolito, Troop lS Waterbury. Handicraft and Per- sonai Health, Woodwork and Pub. lie Health Badges; John Parkinson. Troop 3, Waterbury, Handicraft and Stamp Collecting Badges; Robert Reilly, Troop Q, Waterbury, Cooking Personal Health. Life Saving, and Athletic Badges; and Charles John son, Troop 36, Waterbury Public Health Badge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
WIFE BEQUEATHED ROGERS PROPERTY

All real and personal property is bequeathed to his wite, Ann., in the will of G. Stuart Rogers filed with Judge Dennis J. slavin in probate court today. In the event of his wife's death the will names as in- heritor of the property, . son, How ard, providing for the appointment of Dorothy Risley Peters as guar dian. Mir. Rogers died March 2l. His wife is named executrix.
 Also filed today was the will of the late Mary E. Clarkin. leaving the entire estate both real and per- sonal to her sister, Rose A. Clarkin, who is named executrix. Miss Clar- kin died July IT..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Prominent Citizens GiDe Endorsement
 Of fState Publicity Commission s Program
Approve Sponsors Letter at Meeting Here Today;
 Purpose Outlined

Leading citizens of Waterbury, headed by John H. Cos, vice pres. ident and general superintendent of the scovill Manufacturing company were hosts early this afternoon to the Connecticut publicity commits sion of which Willard 3. Rogers of Hartford is chairman and of which r. Vincent Maloney, publisher of the Democrat, is 6 member. Mfr. Rogers explained the aim of the coInmis" sion which was appointed c number of months ago by Governor Wilbur L. CroSs by authority given him in Q measure passed by the 1885 legis' lature.
 Thomas 0. Perkins, executive SC. cretary of the commission, also out. lined the plans of the group. Mir. Rogers and MT. Perkins pointed out Jointly that the Connecticut pub" licity commission is striving to edus cate the people of other states in the union aS to the value and attrac- tiveness of living in this state. Ad. vertising matter appealing to indus. tries and to prospective ho:ne mAks CTS being sent and broadcast throughout the United States.
 Mir. 0oss and his group of leading citizens endorsed by program of the state commission and agreed to send out Q sponsors letter to aid the lad. f vertiSe Connecticut" campaign along.
 The necessity of raising funds was also stressed ct the meeting. At the present time drive is on to induce persons sending mail out of the state to place on their envelopes stamps prepared by the Connecticut pub- licity commission which will tend to advertise the state elsewhere.
 Today's meeting of the coTliinig- sion and the group of Waterbury'g prominent citizens who met ct the Waterbury club was an enthusiastic one and all agreed to do their utmost to aid the movement to advertise Connecticut along.
 MT. Rogers pointed out that the work of the commission must in- evitably result in increased employ ment, increased demand for Con. necticuts agricultural and industrial products and c decreased burden on our taxpayers" He cited figures to show the possibilities to be realS ized from the commissions second objective-to attract both perma. nent and summer residents which 1t is figured will be an increase in the taxable wealth of the state aS well as in the income of individual communities.
 TodayS gathering was informed that c study made in eight Connec- ticut towns indicates tiat from Jan. uary 1 to July IS of this year, 737 out.of-state people, many of them nationally known, built homes, bought property or acquired leases with an estimated value of 40,i22,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

The Park Dept. string ensemble will be present to render program of suitable selections.
 Father O'Connor came to st.. Francis Parish in May of 1882. Tn his four years as assistant to the pastor he took an active part in all parish events including the chap- lainship of the Holy Name society; principal of the parochial school; manager of the school team and several other ,lesser activities.
 The complete committee of work CTS for the arrangements includes the following:
 Chairman John phelan; secretary, Rose Foley, treasurer, Rev. James M. Coughlin and Helen Shea, Thomas HoraT, Mfr. and Mrs. Mar tin Tehan, Thomas Purcell, Dennis Keane, Mae McElligott, Daniel Baldwin, William Shea, Chris Han- ley, Cornelius Coughliri, John Dal- ton, James Walsh, Mrs. A. Centerbar, James Cusack, Mary, Gertrude, and Christine Hartnett, Thomas Scadden, Mary Campion, Edward Fitzmaurice, Mary Dwyer, Maurice Ryan, Thomas Walsh, John P. Fitzmaurice, Dennis Curtis, Wil- liam Carroll, Mrs. Nora Walsh, Mrs. Sarah Dwyer and Edward V. Cur- ley.
 Drum Corps Meets
 At an interesting meeting and rehearsal of the St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum Corps ct the par ish hall last night, plans were furthered for attendance ct the annual convention of the Connecti- cut Pliers and Drun1iIaers aSSocia- ton. The meet is to be held August 8 ct Providence, R. I.
 The corps is planning to make the trip by automobiles owned by members themselves.
 Boys of Te"
 The initial rehearsal for the pat riatic play Boys of '76" which jt to be presented ct the Community House, August l7 under the direc- ton of Mrs. Thomas Healey, waa well attended last night.
 The cast will include about 100 boys, with major roles portrayed by twelve older youths. Rehearsala have been scheduled for the re- mainder of this week. Roast Tonight A large number of youngsters members of the teams constituting the Midget League of the Washing ton Park Playground will gather for hot dog roast at the park to- night ct e:30.
 The teams have been engaged. fl, contests for leadership in the league since the opening of the playground
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

delphia. together with Q number of large insurance companies in the country.
 His interest in his fellow men did not lessen despite these pressing dis functions and he became even more actively engaged with the Y. M. 0. A. His interest in education and advancement of youth has been maintained and amplihed with the passing of years and many institu. tions have been helped and encour- aged by his generous benefactions.
 These years of devoted service have received recognition and to- day he is recipient of honorary de- grees from schools ali over the coun- try which institutions recognize him as the able organizer and adminis- trator, capable and inspiring leader, man of fine and strong intelligence.
 Ills homes are at 406 Penn street. Camden, N. J., and at Meredith, Delaware county, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

Francis xavier's tc, a period of four years. 10
 For the past month, . committee under the chalrInanship of Sergeant John Phelan has been working on preparations for the affair. A pro- gram of entertainment will be inc cluded in the evenings affairs which will be composed of Q short ceremony of speakers during which c purse, which has been contributed by the parishioners will be present. cd to Father O'Connor. Topping the list of entertainers are Miss Ann Egan, soloist; and Rita Kendrick, young song and dance artist who has taken active part in several minstrel productions on the Till.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

0oo. Thls Klgufo Includes one Geo. tory; the balance represents homes and homo sites.
 The towns in which the survey was made, together with the est. mates from well-infornied local sources of the value of the property represented, are as follows: Darieni e, ,iOe, $50; Stamford, e2,ii0,e00; New Canaan, ei,iBo,So0; old Greenwich, e7e7, 800; Morwaik, e7e0,000; New Milford and vicinity, e4TD, 800; VII. ton, el4s,000: Danbury and vicinity e27s, 600.
 Among the well-known people in the group of newcomers to Con- necticut are: Henry D. Luce, presis dent of the Timely Fortune Maga- zine corporation; Faith Baldwin, author; Lily PonS, singer; Floyd Ods
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
 CONDITION GRAVE

St. Mary's hospital authorities to- day reported no change in the con- dition of two victims of automobile accidents who have been on the danger list since their admission earlier in the week. They are Mi- chael MacAllen. 6S. of l47 Baldwin street, struck by a car Sunday night while crossing the street in front of his home; and Lawrence Marquis. 2, of l070 South Main street, injured by a car. also as he was crossing the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

Mount Vision, N. Y. parents, Rev. Walter Fry and Eleanor A. Fry, were of English blood. He was graduated from Mount Hermon school, Mass, and immediately his interest in welfare work connected him with the Y. M. 0. A.
 He married in 1904 when general secretary of the Trenton Y. M. 0. A. Hc has three children, Mrs. Dena Fry Bee, Miss Eleanor Kemp Fry, and Wayland Aver Fry.
 Becoming Q member of the or' ganization of N. W. Aver & Son ir 1909 he worked his way Up until ht was made president in 1929. Ht also became president of the Cana. dian branch and governing director of the Londobranch. AS was stated previously he is president of thu Meridale Dairies and director oi the First National bank of Phila.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

Washington Hill and the parish- toners Of the st. Francis Xavier church are awaiting tomorrow night for the testimonial exercises which will be conducted ct the parish hall in honor of Rev. James J. O'Connor, who until his recent appointment to the parish of St. Rose In Meri- den, was assistant pastor of St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

iam, l.nanolef. k1dFIk NJ
 koen, author; IlafFy Ksh1e
 dent Of tne ward nnkine comps " George Middleton, playwright, n Earl Q. Bennett. nedlcal rirecte
 Metropolitan Life Insurance com pany; William Flnt0W. u1nee Lines and Q. chancsef Ross. porifaiE painter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Rnnn aAIh

A food sale viii De held all day tomorrow by the Willing Workers of the Mount Olive 4. M. g. xl0n church ct Howiand-fluglies store o1 Bank street. Mrs. Carrie Tlsdol ls president Of the organiEation. Iifc public is welcome to look over tlis articles on sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
MOTOR FIRE

Fire caused by an overhead motor fin the rear of Mikes Market. 7s0 North Main street. was extinguished by firemen shortly before 1 o'clock this afternoon. Engine 1 responded to the alarm. There was no damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
LATE REALTY NEWS
MORTQAQR DEEDS

Benjamin D. Margolis to the Second Congregational Society, real estate at 230-232 Plaza avenue, 97,6OO.
 Palma J. Lamitola to the Thomas ton Savings Bank, real estate on Pine street, ea.700.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
FORMER sELECTn1AN DIES

Windsor Locks. Conn, July 20-- CUP)--Former Selectman Henry L. Cutler. 6s. died suddenly at his home last night. A native of this town, he had served for many years on the school board as finan- cial secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
NEW MANAGER FOR
 LAKE QUASSPAUC

Andrew Monagan, son of Attor. ney Walter Monagan, president of the Waterbury Bar association has become manager of Lake QuasSa- l. paug, one of the most prominent summer resorts in the vicinity of Waterbury, 1t has been learned. He succeeds Joseph McNeliiS, who has handled the affairs ct the lake all of last season up until the present time this season. Philip Coppetto is the holder of the concession rights ct Lake Quassapaug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS

Thomaston Savings Bank to Palma J. Lamitola, real estate on Pine street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

The most severe earthquake in America occurred in the heart of the Mississippi Valley in l0il.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
WARSANTY nRRna

Second Congregational Society to Benjamin D. Margolls. real estate ct 1s0-2s2 Plaza avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

More than 1900 game laws were enacted in the United States from 1901 to 1910.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
MILLIONAIRE SHOT,
NAMES SON-|N-LAW
Accused Man Also in Hos
pitaI, Hurt in Auto Crash
Following Shooting.
BY the Associated Press.

6y the ASSoclateo fIebSs
NORWALK, Conn, September s.
Prosecutor Earl H. Jagoe of Westport
said tonight he had issued a warrant
charging Don Burdick, 36, with "as-
sault with a deadly weapon with intent
to murder" his 72-year old father-in-
law, Harry E. Byram, retired railroad
magnate.
Jagoe said he had given the warrant
to State Policeman Robert Herr to
serve on Burdick, polo-playing New
York broker, at Norwalk Hospital,
where he lies critically injured as q
Tonight the prosecutor said he had
set the bail for Burdick's release at
100000 and sent State Policeman
William Tripp to the hospital as a
guard over the injured man until the
bond is posted.
Byram, former president of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee, st. Paul & Pacific
Railroad, is a patient at the same hos
pital, q bullet wound in his head. His
physician, DR.. Harry e. Phillips of
Westport, said the elderly millionaire's
condition was not critical, but no op-
Grafton to remove the bullet would be
attempted until he gained strength.
Sergt. Irving T. Schubert, who Is
directing the State police investiga-
ton of the shooting, said Byram was to
have been married today to Mrs. Fran
ces Evans, 40, of New York City.
The officer said he had questioned
Mrs. Evans at the hospital this after
noon when she sought, but was re-
fused, permission to see her elderly
Evening star., 1936-09-06
La,,don Cut 10, 900 Yule Cards
To SAGE $50, Democrat Says

he found that these cards were too
large to be carried by one 1-cent
stamp. They would have taken 3
cent and q half stamp, so Gov. Landon
sat down with pair Of scissors and
trimmed the 10000 cards. He, per-
sonally, trimmed 10000 cards down to
the 1-cent size.
"Who in time would have the time
to trim 10000 Christmas cards but o
small man trying to cheat Jim
Farley out of few dollars. He wants
to trim the presidency down -. to
his stature"
Mrs. Miller also assailed the market
basket campaign" of the Republicans,
saying it was conducted "by high soci-
ETY. In the interest Of high finance by
low methods"
Evening star., 1936-09-06
Flyer Is Unhurt
In Forced Landing in Bog
Mrs. Beryl Markham, First Woman to
Make East-West Crossing, Suffers
Only Scratches and Head Cut.

challenged her plane most of the way,
eating up her gasoline supply more
rapidly than she had anticipated.
Il knew my fuel was almost gone,
so landed at the first clear spot I
sighted" she said after she had been
brought to Louisburg.
II few over Harbor Grace, New
foundland, after I had been in the
air about 20 hours. The heavy fog
there made a landing impossible I
then headed for Sydney. and here I
am, safe and sound"
She was not quite sound" how
ever, for the cut on her forehead
required a stitch or two.
The plane landed in feet of mud,
coming down so suddenly that the
propeller was smashed, the left wing
torn and the undergear put out Of
commission.
THE weather was very bad all the
way across" she said. Fog and winds
(See MARKHAM, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1936-09-06
FEDERAL WORKER
FOUND MURDERED
Wesley D. Amott, ResettIe.
ment Investigator, VIC
tim in Alabama.
By the Associated Press.

6y the Associated HreSS.
FAYS STATION, Ala, September
5.-Wesley D. Amott, Federal resettle-
ment investigator and one-time Nor
mon missionary, mysteriously missing
four days, was found dead today, his
head crushed, In a chinaberry clump
by cotton field.
The 32-year-old man, whose family
lives at Salt Lake City, vanished
Tuesday, and Wednesday night Frank
Greene, 20, was arrested at Demopo-
lis, Ala, driving Amott's car.
Prisoner Denies Crime.
Detectives reported Greene, in a
Birmingham Jail, clung dogedly to a
story that he stole Amott's car near
Birmingham hotel and knew nothing
Of the Federal worker. State police
arrested him after a mad race late
Wednesday when Greene failed to pay
for gasoline at a Demopolis, Ala, fill
ing station.
Chief Walter K. McAdory of the
State highway patrol called here after
a colored boy notified authorities he
had discovered a body alongside q
road, said Amott's head had been
given "an awful" blow.
DR.. s. F. Sewell, who conducted the
(See AMOTT. Page A-80
Evening star., 1936-09-06
Man, 4, Killed
byTrain After
Wife, 72, Dies.
picture on Page A-SJ

By Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. September
5.-Within IL hours after the death
of his 72-year-old wife, william P.
Duvall, 40, disabled war veteran OF
Washington Grove, leaped or fell be-
fore q Baltimore g. Ohio express train,
q quarter of mile east of here tonight
and was instantly killed.
For several years Duvall had nursed
his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Reed Duvall,
suffering a malignant illness. She
died at o'clock this morning and
her husband met his death at about
$50 pm.
According to DR.. william C. Miller,
acting coroner, Duvall stood by the
side Of the track as the westbound
express approached. Miller quoted
the fireman as saying that Duvall
o turn.
Funeral arrangements for the couple
were not complete tonight. Surviving
the husband are three brothers,
Charles and Harry Of Damascus and
Thomas Duval Of Gaithersburg, and
two sisters, Mrs. Alice Davis and Mrs.
Rose Brooks, both Of Washington.
Thomas Duvan said he saw the
victim several days ago. Although his
brother seemed depressed by his wifes
illness, he declared she was slightly
improved. As far as could be learned
tonight, no other members Of the
family saw Duvall after his wife's
death. No witnesses to the accident
had. been located tonight, other than
the engine firemen, who left with the
train before questioning by Acting
Coroner Miller.
Miller said he would investigate the
case further before Issuing . death
eogtk6eaeo.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
ROOSEVELT LABOR
MESSAGE OUTLINES
NEW Jobs SET-UP
Visions Objective $50 Finely
Balanced Worker Is
Always Sure of Job"
LIVING WAGE GUARANTEE
EMBODIED IN PROGRAM
President Will Speak in Nation.
wide Radio Hook-up-Green
Declares Open Warfare.

BACKGROUND
One month ago a long-draun
fight betWeen industrial unionists,
headed by John L. Le,0is, president
OF the United Mine Workers, and
the craft union majority faction
OF the American Federation of
Labor reached a Gilman when the
Executive Council OF the Federa-
tion poted to suspend 10 unions
affiliated Uith the Committee for
Industrial Organization. This sus-
pension order ,Dent into effect yes
terday and 1,I74,500 members OF
the 10 industrial unions iDere ousted
from the A. F. of L. Last night,
almost at the same moment Presi-
dent Roosevelt ,Das addressing his
Labor day message to American
labor, open warfare wds declared
betpeen the tUo great branches of
organized labor, the A. F. of L.
and the ousted unions composing
the c. /. o.