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The Washington times., 1936-04-29

When Miss Gertrude Lehman
was a child. the coming of the cir
Gus each year was a nightmare to
her. Elephants, big and little.
were the reason.
Today, Miss Lehman has hun
dreds Of 'em-not of Jumbo pro-
portions. but within the limits of
her apartment at IS M st. N. W.,
Of all different sizes.
Miss Lehman, a Government
Printing Office worker. now makes
hobby of collecting elephants.
and though she is surrounded by
them day and night. she still
hasn't entirely recovered from her
first fear of them. True, she
doesn't now dread the arrival of
the CIRCUS, but. as she says:
81 don't want to get too close
to the real ones"
STARTED AS JOKE
Her collection started by acct
dent and as a joke, according to
Miss Lehman:
''It was more Of q joke than
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
u DAUGHTERS
T0|NSTALL

installation Of national and
State officers and the nominating
of members to fill vacant posi-
lions were to mark today's ses-
sions Of the National Society,
United States Daughters Of 1912,
holding its forty-fourth national
convention at the Hotel Willard.
The ceremonies were to end the
conclave, which opened on Mon
day.
Other matters scheduled for the
closing hours were reports Of sew
eral committees, including one on
the real daughters" of the pa
triotic society, to be submitted by
Mrs. Frank Gross Peck.
The real daughters" are those
whose fathers actually served in
the War of 1872. The organiza-
ton is making an attempt to pro-
vide pensions for these women.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Todays Foreign Short-Wave Schedule

BOSTON-1:45 p. M.-Christian
Science News Broadcast. WIKI,
31.4 m, 9.57 meg.
Moscow p. M.-The His
torical significance of May /.
News, weather, music, etc. Soviet
opinion and world affairs. RNE,
so m, 6 meg.
LONDON-6 p. M.-The Band
Of His Majesty's Royal Air Force,
conductor, Flight Lieut.. r. +.
O'Donnell, M. v. o. esd, 25.5 m,
Ills meg, Csc, 31.3 m, 9.58 meg.
or GSA. 49.5 m, sos meg.
ROME-6 p. M.-NewS bulletins
in English. Concert of folklore
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
ANNUAL AUDIT
ALLOWED FOR
COUNTY

ROCKVILLE. Nd, April 20.
The Board Of Montgomery County
Commissioners Is vested with the
authority to direct an annual
audit of the accounts Of any
county official, whether he be
elected or appointed, Albert M.
Bouic, counsel to the county board,
declared here today.
This legal opinion from Mr..
Bouic, rendered to the commission
ers here today, followed a request
from them several weeks ago for
a legal opinion as to how far they
could exercise their authority in
calling for a complete audit of all
county accounts over the past nine
years.
In his letter to the commits
Sioners Mr.. Bouic said:
"The commissioners have the
authority to direct or authorize
an annual audit of books
and records Of any county Off
cial, elected or appointed, whose
duty or part duty is to receive
or disburse county funds, pay.
able or receivable by or on be.
half Of the county.
"And for conducting such an
audit, the commissioner are
authorized to appoint annually
or from time to time for shorter
terms such an auditor or audi
tors as they may determine and
to pay them so employed either
by salary or per diem such sum
or sums as necessary to secure
q competent audit Of the
cOunty'S finances"
Following the arrest of Edward
Peter. former counsel to the
county board, on a charge Of EN-.
bezzling county funds, the com.
missionerS authorized an audit of
all accounts pertaining to the
widening Of Wisconsin avenue, as
Peter allegedly tanned the
money to make tax adj dstments
in connection with this project.
Later a motion made by Com
missioner Charles E. King, asking
for a complete audit of all county
accounts beginning in 1927 and
extending up to the present time,
was held over by the board pend
ing a ruling from Mr.. Bouic.
In response to a request from
the board for a ruling regarding
the commissioners authority to
appoint clerks and special as.
SlStantS and assign them to posi-.
lions in various county depart
ments, Mr.. Bouic said:
The commissioners have the
authority to appoint clerks or
assistants to the county audi.
tor without limit as to mum.
berS or salary as long as they
are deemed needed. Those ap-
pointed shall in turn take the
oath Of office as prescribed by
law and be placed under bond.
"They also have the power to
appoint county assessors or as
siStantS when their services are
deemed necessary.
"But the county board is not
vested with the power to ap-
point and assign a StenOgrapher
to the Chief Of Police. The acts
of the 1885 session Of the State
Legislature provide for the Sc
lection of policemen, but make
no mention of q StenOgrapher."
The Washington times., 1936-04-29

music. Prof. A. De Masi-Talk on
current events. 2RO, Bill m, 1853
meg.
BERLIN-6 p. M.-"Around the
Maypole Free" A variety hour
by Werner Hing. DUO, 1913 M.
6.02 meg.
LONDON-1O:SO p. MA talk
by the Chief Engineer of the Brit
iSh Broadcasting Corporation.
esd, 25.5 m, Ills meg, or Csc,
31.3 m, 9.58 meg.
PITTSBURGH-1O:3O p. M
Air Wave Theater, KDKA, 48.8 M
GA meg.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
'PrefestivaI' Drive
On Liquor Nabs Two

WINCHESTER, Va, April 20.
The first of the "prefestival"
drives to rid winchester Of illegal
liquor before the Apple Blossom
Festival here on Thursday and
Friday. local police arrested Pete
Fauver and Elmer Orndorff on
liquor charges. Two gallons of
illegal liquor were seized
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Mans Back Sprained
In Fall From Box Cal

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 20.
Charles E. Butler, So, of 204 East
Linden Ave-, an employe at Po-
tomac Yards, was painfully in
jured here yesterday in fall from
q box car.
Mr.. Butler, the father of Sergt-
Joseph Butler, of the police de-
partment, was treated by DR.. S. B.
Moore at Alexandria Hospital for
q Sprained back.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
.Liberian Missionary
Speaks Here Tonight

Oliver Lee Sims, missionary
who has just served four years at
Mt. Coffee A. M. E. Zion Mission,
Monrovia, Liberia, will speak to-
night at o'clock at Galbraith
A, M. E. z. Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Atlantic City Auto
 Route Avoids Delay
Democrat Outlines NOnCOngested Itinerary for Motor
 Trip to "World's Playground"

Atlantic City is popularly known as the Worlds Playground" This all year round amusement center is attractive at any time of the year, but especially 50 during the warm days of summer, when the cool breezes always keeps the tempera- ture at 8 comfortable degree. The numerous opportunities for water sports, the splendid board walk which is 60 feet wide and six miles long, the modern hotels convenient ly located near the surf and the various devices, are some of the at- fractions that draw so many tour ists to Atlantic City.
 Fine roads lead from Waterbury to the playgrounds of Atlantic City, on which the scenery is superb, and which, avoid congested traffic cen- ters, thereby assuring 8 pleasant trip all the way. The way to drive is southwestwardly via the Air Line Route" Connecticut Route 14 to the junction with route U. s. 6, the Roosevelt Highway, in the vicinity of Woodbury. Then on route U. s. 6 continue to the Beay Mountain Bridge Scenic" Approac:. highway. Proceed over this beauti- full highway, which follows a lofty course high above the blue waters of the Majestic Hudson river, to the Bear Mountain Bridge. Excellent panoramic views of Bear Mountain Park, Iona Island and the river it. self may be had from Inspiration Point" on the Approach highway.
 Efficient Crossing
 Cross the Hudson river by means of the great Bear Mountain bridge, mighty structure hat was built for the sole purpose of furnishing travellers with an efficient and mo- dern means of crossing the river in comfort and without delay. It is open to traffic 24 hours every day of the year. Situated as 1t is in the very midst of the picturesque Highlands of the Hudson, many beautiful views may be had from its deck.
 From the bridge travel to the traffic circle located in the north eastern part of Bear Mountain (Harriman) State Park, which is an important part of the great Pali- ades Interstate Park system, creat- ed by the states of New York and New Jersey to preserve the Pali- sades of the Hudson for future generations. Their existence had been threatened by numerous stone quarries which dotted the banks of the Hudson.
 Bear right around the traffic circle and travel southward on route U. s. POP, the new north and south route which was marked for the first time about a year ago. This splendid new route enables people travelling into and from New Eng land to points, south and west, to avoid such large cities as New York, Jersey City. Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia. It conects with route
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
M The Local Theaters
POLES

Polls is presenting, starting to- day for three days, another out standing well-balanced screen pro- gram which includes that popular actor Warner Gland in Charlie Chan of the Circus" together with Here Comes Trouble" featuring Paul Kelly, Airline Judge, the girl from Bridgeport; Sammy Cohen and a galaxy of funmakers in a nautical mirthquake. Thrilling and mystifying sequences of circus scenes will hold you spellbound in the first feature and you will split your sides laughing at the slap stick comedy in the second.
 AS you know, and everyone who likes vaudeville knows, Wednesday night is vaudeville night at Polls. Vaudevillians are loud in their praises for the type of selected acts that are presented every Wednes- day evening and tonight will be no exception. Five big-time acts will be presented by the master-of- master-of-ceremonies, the ever popular Freddie Hall, assisted by the versatile Poli house orchestra, con- ducted by that maestro Gus Meyers (and his fiddle).
 Thursday night means "Screeno" to thousands who have become fas- cinated by the new Hollywood game. It brings you thrills and amuse- ment galore and profit to some. If you haven't played Screeno come down and play.
 Feature after feature are brought to you at Polls. Starting Saturday, Shirley Temple, that universally popular wonder child will be back again in her latest and greatest picture Captain January"
 Tn order that the kiddies may see this great show the manage ment is running a special show for them at 9:30 a. m. Saturday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Heard in passing. |. Ed Wallace in town yes terday renewing acquantances here and there Eds expert historical matters and occasionally lifts pen to turn out corkng articles He's living in West Cheshire now Maurice Shea of the San Diego, Cali forni Police Department favors the Editor of the Demo- cra with souvenir copy of the San Diego Unon issued in honor of the second year of the California Pacific h. from Feb. 12 to Sept. 9. Roger O'Donnell, we'll known local supervisor of garbage collection is confined to St. Marys hospital He is the second member of the Health Department to be stricken within weeks time. Dr. E. Godfrey has recovered from an attack of grippe Here's hoping that Roger will be back on the job soon
 Dan Shea, the blind and paralyzed war veteran at Newington whose is mentioned so frequently on the morning radio program conducted by Cheerio was morning so that he could attend Easter Mass Twice year this privilege of hearing is accorded him. Re- gently he presented the Catholic Church in Newingon with bell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements, in which payments will be made weekly during dis ability, were filed in compensa- tion court today with COmmis- siOner James M. Lynch:
 New Haven Copper O., Sey- m0ur, and Nicholas Mlcknack, SeymoS1k, back strain, $7.81 weekly, beginning March 90.
 Socony Vacuum Coil Co. and William A. Passick, Naugatuck, back injury, $9 weekly, begin- ming March IS.
 Mrs. Abbie Hopkins, Nauga- tuck, and Charles Nelson, Naug- atuck, pelvic injury, $12 weekly, beginning March 28.
 Mattatuck Mfg. O., Water bury, and Roland J. Faford, 1719 East Main street, hernia, $8.47, beginning March 28.
 Eastern MalIeabIe Iron O., and Albert Burtigan, Naugatuck, strained back, $10.90 weekly, be- ginning March 24.
 Waterbury Apron Co.,, Cherry avenue, and COncetta Forte. 4 East Hawkins street, finger in- jury, $5.55 weekly, beginning March II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
LEGION ARRANCES
 CIVIC GREETING
National Commander to Receive Enthusiastic
 Welcome on April 22

Corporal Coyle post, American Legion, will give a big welcome to National Commander Ray Murphy of the legion when he comes here next Wednesday. Plans for the re- ception of the national legionnaires' head were announced last night at 8 meeting of the committees in charge at the legion rooms.
 More than 300 persons will attend a luncheon in honor of Commander Murphy after he arrives here from Bridgeport with special police es- cort from the Park City. The luncl- con and reception will be held at The Elton, with Mayor Frank Hayes giving the city's greetings to the distinguished visitor.
 Speakers at the luncheon will in- clude the mayor, State Commander Morgan Haven of New London, Charles Gilbert, grand chief de guerre, and numerous departmental and district officers. Major Newton Alexander, commander of Coyle post, will greet Commander Murphy on behalf of Waterbury legionnaires.
 Tickets for the luncheon are now on sale and are being disposed of rapidly. Delegations at the luncheon will include veterans from many nearby towns, as well as groups from New Haven and Hartford.
 After leaving here. Commander Murphy will go to Newington hos. pital for a visit and then to Nor- Wich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

U. s. 1 several miles west of Phila- delphia. Not to have to bother with the traffic problems to these cities is indeed a pleasure and will re- suit, when the facts become better known, in 8 free and increased movement of automobile travel be- tween these points.
 Famous War Center
 Follw route. U s. POP through West Taverstraw, site of the Joshua Hett Smith Treason house, and through Suffern and Morristown, a famous revolutionary war center at which Washington spent con- siderable time, into Somerville, where route 31 is met and followed southward into Princeton, seat of Princeton University and site of some splendid American victories during the fight for independence.
 Proceed southward from Prince ton on the county highway leading through Clarksville, Lawrence, Mer- cerville and White Horse, where New Jersey State highway houte 39 is met and followed southward to the point of contact with route U. s. 30, several miles north of Ham, manton. On route U. s. 30 drive into Atlantic City.
 Free highway maps showing this route in detail may be had without cost by writing to the Bear Noun tain Hudson River bridge, at 39 Broadway, New York city or from the Automobile Editor of the Wa terbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
WATER BILLINGS
 SHOW INCREASE
Supt. Fleming Makes His Monthly Reports to
 Board

Water billings for the past month amounted to $43,563, Superinten- dent Thomas J. Fleming reported to the board of works last night. The billings for the same period of last year were $40,255. So far this year, @ perusal of the water department records disclosed, the monthly bill- ing have show noticeable increase over those of 1895.
 Several property owners appear ed before the board to complain of storm water damage. The re- cent rains are believed to be the cause of the number of complaints Residents of Carver street reported that their street is swampy and rocvky. The matter was referred to Supc 'intendent Fleming.
 John Versecks headed a delega- ton from Norton street who com- plained of storm water. This was also referred to Superintendent Fleming. Mrs. Julia Dunn and oth- err informed the board that water from Fleet street runs over their property on to Sarsfleld and Barnes streets. The street committee will investigate. Property owners of Nor mand street said that storm water there is doing much damage. They were instructed to file petition for a layout and grade.
 To the sewer committee was re- ferred a petition for sanitary sew CTS in Maynard and Morningside avenues. The work must wait un- till the proposed Watertown avenue sanitary sewer is installed as there is no outlet at the present time. To the water committee was referred a request for water main exten- sion on Bucks hill.
 At the next meeting of the board hearings will be held for a sidewalk on Murray street, sewer on Wa tertown avenue and for the discon- tinuance of the building line on Canal street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Marion Woods of
Elm.

Cleaning up the spindle. Marion Woods of Marion avenue in Marion Connecticut, has heart of gold Realizing the worthy aided by the tnfoi con- trbutions of the Tall Towers Marion has time and time again collected huge quantities for Yesterday she all the way to Waterbury to honor the Tower tum with another generous contribution. I'm deeply grateful Marion Students of Notre Dame Academy will present dramatic recital "The Greatest Day., fantastic comedy and "A Dish of China Tea colonial interude in Catholic High Auditorium Monday evening" April 27 at o'clock I'm indebted for tickets to catch the youngsters in action beyond the footlights Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Healey Eastered in New York city where they caught show and NEG broadcast They had their guest Alice Doan, most popular and best girl athlete at Naugatuck high this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

The and only Thurston. The death of Howard ThurstOn removes from the American stage the greatest of all magcians We don't think that this positive statement will be contradicted |. ThurstOn pretty generally acknowledged the peer of them all . . It is doubtful if Hermann the Great, in whose footsteps the young Thurston aspred to walk to the heights that ThurstOn reached Ger tainy Harry Kellar once accaped Americas greatest him his greatest accOlade It is rather coincidence that Thurstons death after that of Harry HOudn admittedly the worlds greatest escape artist
 |. Contemporaries each resigned supreme in his own field. . ThurstOn played Waterbury several times. We always enjoyed his shows There action and there mystificaton. His illusion in which he parenty bare stage is always bright spot in this writer's memory. -. The less spectacular tricks, though, said to be more difficult and required more preparation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Fifty laboratories Gas of March 15, 1936) have received certificates of approval for diagnostic tests, as compared with 45 in 1895. These include eight board of health lab- oratories in Bridgeport, Greenwich, Hartford, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, Stamford and Water bury; 27 hospital laboratories, three in Bridgeport, five in Hartford, two in New Haven, two in New London, and one each in Bristol, Danbury, Derby, Greenwich, Manchester, Meriden Middletown (combined with board of health laboratory, |, New Britain, Norwalk, Norwich, Preston, Shelton, Stamford, Tor rington and Willimantic. In addi- tion the list includes two private, nine college and four industrial laboratories.
 Blood Tests
 Added to the list of approved laboratories this year are those ap- proved for making the standard laboratory blood tests as required under the marriage license law. ompliance with this law is covered by the approval of laboratories making one or more of three tests for syphilis-the Wassermann, the Kahn, the Kline tests.
 Laboratories approved for these tests include three board of health laboratories: Bridgeport, Hartford and Middletown for making Was sermann and Kahn tests; five hos pitals approved for the Wassermann test in Bridgeport, Meriden, Middle town, New Haven and Preston; Il hospitals for making the Kahn test, three in Bridgeport Gone of these also for Wassermann tesD two in New London and one each in Derby, Hartford, Meriden, Mid dletown, New Haven, Norwich and Torrington Ghree of these for both Wassermann and Kahn tests); a private laboratory in Greenwich and an industrial laboratory in Hartford hold licenses for making theKline test.
 Local Laboratory
 Approved laboratories for milk examination include the eight board of health laboratories which have been approved for diagnostic tests; four hospital laboratories, one each in Danbury, Greenwich, Middletown and Torrington; one private and one industrial laboratory in Hart ford; two college laboratories and one each in Bridgeport, Hamden, New Haven and Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
MORE DONATIONS FOR RED CROSS
Relief Fund Now Totals SIS,23S - Secretary
 Pays Visit to Area

Two contributions of tl00 each, from Miss Margaret Miller and from the General Electric Company, wers mainly responsible for a $238 ad. vance in the Red Cross flood relief drive. Figures released at Field street headquarters this morning fix the present total at $1S,2S6.
 Mrs. Edith Ladd, local executive secretary of the American Red Gross here and co-chairman of the re- lief drive, visited Hartford yesterday afternoon and reported favorably on the relief work that is still being carried out there.
 The following is a complete list of today's contributors:
 General Electric Company .. .$l0o.0O Ladies Auxiliary, Florio Post,
 Italian-American War Vet-
 eranS ................... oUU Employees of Waterbury Brew-
 cry Company ............ 16.UO c. Zitznan ,.,.. 100 V. Peacock 100 Miss Margaret Miller ........ 10000 M. A. 1000 Cyril R. Johns ...,.,....... 100 Mrs. F. B. E. ................ 200 
 Today's donations ...... .$23S.0O
 Drive Total ............ SIS, ,238.OO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
CITY COURT CASES
 CONTINUED TODAY

Continuance to April 9 was granted John Pietroniro, 20, of 262 South Leonard street, charged in city court today with statutory of- fense allegedly involving 8 Is year old girl. Loretta Calling, 29, of 147 North Elm street, one of two wo- men who were ordered to have clinical examinations when ar- raigned last week on a charge of residing in 8 house of i'll fame, was sentenced to the state farm for women at Mantle. The other girl Peggy Waters, 30, of 235 Abbott avenue, was discharged by Judge John F. McGrath. Ernest I,afoun- tain, 9, of 210 Baldwin street, was granted a continuance to April 9 on a charge of driving without a license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
THE SPIRIT OF IZAAK

Whenever April's in the air, l sense the sound of Datchley weir Where Shawford spreads placid flood That starts a ferment in the blood. There once upon an ancient time Came Izaak Walton in his prime To stroll along and whip the stream And must betimes and greatly dream And who can doubt that kindly soul Still finds in SEaWford brook a goal, Still haunts the hoary pollard oaK At ease upon his camlet cloak? Methinks I see him angle there, When sunny Aprils in the air And cast a spirit hook and line Bespent with ghostly eglantine. At any rate. 'tis mine to know, As every angler doth also, His spirit sends to each and all message like trumpet call "Up up ye laggards of the rod Tis time sylvan way ye trod To con anew the anglers lore So runs the rune Of Piscator.
 Maurice Morris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Merry-GO-ROunders

Merry -Go-Rounders. Tom Nolan, principal of Webster School took his Joe, out to hear Harry Reser ace banoist at Hamilton Park Sunday Joe, who strums mean banjo himself, given several tips by the NEG maestro after making his acquaint, ance, plus autographed picture Maurice "Zeke COnnOrs night clerk at the Palace HOte is receiving congrats right and left. It's gir eight and one half pound, born Monday at St. Mary's hospital, where Mrs. "Zeke' and babe are doing nicely Mrs. Connors is the former Mary Kelly. Rev. Francis Sugrue assistant pastor of the Sacred Heart church in Bridgeport and former resident of the North End here discussed "The Church in Mexico at meeting Of the Mems League of St. Anns church in Devon last night