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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
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Cheshire, Oct. 6.-Roger Chap man, well known South Cheshire poultry fancier, was shot twice by his own gun in the right forearm by the ringleader of three chicken thieves who paid an early morning visit to his coop this morning.
 The thieves fled to their car parked on back road short dis tance from Chapman's home. Chap man followed in their path and with the aid of his fiashlight secured the masker numbers of the fleeing car. He ran to the Willow gas station and notified Hamden and Cheshire cops who respondent immediately.
 The police later found the car was registered in the name of New Ha- ven woman and proceeded to New Haven where they located the ma chine in the yard of one of the thieves. Chicken feathers and rub Der boots were found in the car.
 They arrested Harold Appell, 3S, of l02 East Pearl street, New Haven, and Alonzo Appel, 56, of 154 Star street, New Haven, who were ar- raisned before Justice Graham Hitchcock here this morning and sent to the count jail in New Haven to await the opening of the crim- < inal term of superior court.
 MT. Chapman had been missing chickens from his coop the last week and the past few evenings Consta- bles Leslie Hubbell and Leroy Car penter spent considerable time around the coop. Recently they found piece of wire which had been cut from the coop. They also found some barbed wire and several strands of clothing which evidently was torn from the apparel of the thieves.
 Last evening the two constables kept watch until 12:30 o'clock be- fore going home. Chapman took up where they left of equipping him. self with a single barreled shotgun. He hid himself in a shadow of tree where he could easily note the hole in the coop fence.
 A short time passed and he heard a rustic in the bushes. He saw thre5 men emerge and enter the coop by way of the hole in the wire. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
SCOUTS STAGE
 ARMORY FARLEY
Forty Leaders to Attend Round Table Meeting
 Tomorrow Night

It is expected that some forty members of the leaders association of the Mattatuck council, Boy Scouts of America, will turn out for the first Found Table" meeting of the group at the state armory tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock. Scout Execu- tive David Babson announced today that similar Round Table" meetings for leaders will take place once 8 month during the fall and winter season.
 Yesterday at the conference in Pennington, at which there were some 200 men from the state of Con- necticut, the local representatives report that an atmosphere of tnfor- mality prevailed. As result of this local scout ofIlcials feel that more work was accomplished at each of the five different sessions. Organi- zation was the main idea of the con- ference and many ideas as to the best means of enlarging enrolment were put forth by several speakers. It was the best state conference of Boy Scout officials that has been held in many years.
 The Waterbury representatives who were present in Pennington yesterday were: David Babson, scout executive; Walter Deacon, president of the local council; Henry J. Don- ahue, assistant scout executive; Louis A. Walsh, vice president of the council; Richardson Bronson, chair man of the finance committee; James J. Hennessey, diocesan repre- sentative of the Catholic commit tees; J. R. Coombs, member of the troop committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
FRATERNAL NEWS---

Lodge, St. Jean de Baptiste, in the golden anniversary celebra- ton of St. Ann's church on Thursday and Friday of this week, were completed at last nights meeting of the group.
 Miss Cecile Frechette reported on the degree team contest held in Providence, R. l., last month and Mrs. Lawrence Pelletier, chairman of the entertainment committee, told of arrangements of the annual dinner-dance at Hollywood Inn November 2. Miss Lucille Phaneuf and Miss Cecile Demers were initiated.
 After the meeting, a baking demonstration was given by Miss E. Gertrude Green. Miss Green, { graduate of the Birmingham Teach. CTS College, is identified with thu Consumers Service Department O the General Baking Company. Sh' also completed a dietiticians' cours, at the Waterbury hospital. Miss Ce' cile Rochon presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Cheshire Man Shot
 By Chicken Thieves
Roger Chapman Hurt But Follows Men Who Are Later
 Apprehended in New Haven-Pair Held for Court

were so bent on making it speedy job they failed to see Chapman ap- proach them.
 When close enough to them Chap man oredered them into a corner of the coop with their hands up. Two did as they were told, but the third heSitated, but finally con- sented. Chapman in attempting to lock the door had to bend over and as he did one of the thieves rushed him and took his gun away as hia companions lent a hand.
 Chapman stepped back into cor ner of the coop and upon following the appeal of one his party to "let him have it" fired two shots at Chapman which caught him in the arm.
 Cheshire residents today were congratulating Constables Hubbell and Chapman for the efficient way they handled the thieves. Chapman evidently showed plenty of courage in following the men after being shot by them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
NEW SCHEDULE FOR
 EIGHT INSPECTORS
Health Dept. to Arrange Visits of New School
 Doctors

Complete reorganization of the health departments method of giv- ng medical inspections to children tn the local schools will be effected late this afternoon at meeting in the office of Health Officer Dr. E. j.. Godfrey in the city hall. Water bury's eight medical inspectors have been notified to be present for the session.
 A survey made by the health de- partment today showed that there are lO,596 children in the local pub lie grammer schools and 4,240 in the parochial grammar schools. There are z,386 students attending the three public high schools. Figures were not yet complete on the Cath olic high schools.
 Change Schedule
 Tn the past, four doctors have been handling the work of inspect ing children in the high and gram mar schools. At its recent meeting the board of health appointed four additional medical inspectors. A change in schedules, therefore, has been deemed necessary, hence this afternoons reorganization meeting which will begin at 4:30 o'clock with pr. Godfrey presiding.
 It is planned at the meeting also to rearrange assignments of the medical inspectors at the several health department clinics conducted by the city of Waterbury. Dr. God frey stated today that under the new schedule more adequate atten- ton will be given to the pupils in the local schools because the in- creased number of inspectors will make this added attention possible
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Red Cross Organizes NelU
 Classes Ln Home Hygiene
Miss Gregory, Miss BOweS Are Chosen to Assist
 in Work

and are based upon normal living. To enroll in the class to be formed during this month kindly call Miss Harriet E. Gregory, chairman of Red Cross Nursing Service, phone 3-1668.
 The First Aid classes will com mence on Wednesday, October 14th at ' p. m. in the Chase Dispensary, 43 Field street, under the leader ship of Louis F. Laun, director of First Aid and Life Saving, Water bury chapter. This class is for wo- men only. There will be a class for men in the near future-any who are interested to take the course, kindly call the chapter office phone 5-1221.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
COST OF RELIEF
 NOT EXORBITANT
AZ Cents of Every Dollar Spent Goes for Admins
 istration, Say Officials
By RICHARD l.. FAIRNESS

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, Oct. 6-(UP)-Off1- cial figures advanced by admins tration supporters, showed today that federal administrative expenses under the $4,OO0 00O,O0 work relief program - statistics demanded by Gov. Ali M. Landon - amount to four and one-half cents of every dollar spent.
 Of $3,424,564,515 paid out by the U. s. treasury to make jobs for needy unemployed during the last fiscal year, a total of $154,476, ,341 went for costs of directing the big drive.
 Administrative costs for the whole program were 4.51 per cent. The figures were taken from a national emergency council report based on treasury balance sheets summarizing all work-relief spending between July l, 1885, and June 30, 1886.
 The biggest job-making agency was Harry L. Hopkins works pro- gress administration. WPA spent $1, ,305, ,802,580 of the $3,424,564,515 and $63, 3,596 6,525-or 4.87 per cent went for administrative expenses,
 The statistics presented 8 prob- able campaign issue. Governor Lan- don, on his most recent campaign tour as republican presidential nominee, asked the government to announce how much is being paid "all the relief directors, coOrdinateS, supervisors and straw bosses"
 Besides WPA, 20 other govern ment agencies were listed by the national emergency council as shar- ing in programs costs. Largest ones were:
 Resettlement administration, $27,- 7O5, ,095: federal emergency relief administration for closing out direct relief, $9,335, ,258; and treasury de- partment for writing checks and program bookkeeping, $22.054,287.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements, in which payments will be made weekly during dis ability, were filed today with Commissioner James M. Lynch:
 R. F. Worden and Sons and John Shaw, Oakville, chest in- jury, $14.8O, beginning August 2S.
 Largay Brewing Company and Ralph Noble, Middlebury, hand injury, $17, beginning September 12.
 U. s. Rubber Products, Nauga- tuck, and John Adamski, Nauga- tuck, toe injury, $5, beginning August 19.
 Connecticut State Highway De- partment and Thomas Crisci, Hartford, disputed injury claim. s22S in full and final acttlements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Steady Firm Mdrket PreDniIs At Opening
Blocks of 1000 to 5000 Shares Figure in TradingI
 Steel Shares Are FractiOnaIIy Higher

were steady. Sterling rates dippe9 in foreign exchange dealings ana others advanced against the dollar.
 Among larger blocks on the SeocE Exchange were 5000 shares or Socony-Vacuum at IA 1-2 up 1-4s 5000 Packard at 12 3-4 up 1-4; 2,1OV U. s. Steel "A 3-8 up 3-8; 5,OOg International Paper "C" 3 5-8 up 1-4 and new high; and 2.50O 1n- ternational Nickel 62 1-4 off 1-4.
 Steel shares were fractionaly higher. Rails moved narrowly. Mercantile issues firmed. American Smelling rose point to 86 in Sil- vers on block of 1900 shares. Case was up 1 at 162 in 8 firm farm section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
ANNA ROCK FILES
 $lO,OOO ACTION

The Adley Express Co. and Dom- enic Caruso of Hamden are named defendants in a $l0,000 civil suit filed in common pleas court today by Anna Rock of this city. The &C., tion is returnable to court in Nov ember.
 Miss Rock claims that the car which she was driving along the Post Road, in Orange, Oct, l6, 1885. was struck by an Adley truck driven by Caruso. Her injuries, she alleges, made skin grafting necessary and left her with permanent scars. Neg ligence on the part of Caruso Is charged. Miss Rock lists numerous injuries to the head, face, legs, arms and body in her complaint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Critical

Mrs. Bernadine Wehrmann, 7l, of 539 North Main street, re- mained in critical condition at St Mary's hospital today, suf- fering from gas poisoning which took the life of her husband. Bruno B. Wehrmann, "A, Sum- day night at their home. Mrs. Wehrmann has been on the danger list since her admit dance. MT. Wehrmann was prohounced dead at st. Mary's hospital where the elderly couple was removed by police and firemen after they had been found overcome by gas es- caplng from an open tot In the Kitchen EnMgcs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Irish-American

Newly elected officers of the rish-American Social club will be installed during ceremonies to be held Friday night at the club rooms of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars at 123 Bank street when members of the auxiliary will be participants in the activities. During the evening Thomas J. Reidy, who was elected to the presidency at a meeting held on September 18th, will be inducted with the remainder of his staff. More than 800 members are ex- pected to be in attendance. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06

New York, October 6. - CUP) = The stock market opened steady to firm today in active trading spotted by blocks of 1000 to 5000 shares. Bonds also were active with prices irregularly higher. Cotton futures
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06

1ruStee
 meeting will be officially opened by Past President George T. Ryan. In addition to MT. Reidy, others to be inducted are Arthur J. Lunny, who was reelected vice. president; Joseph Holleran, re- cording secretary, who succeeded John O'Sullivan; Francis 0. o. Donnell, reappointed financial secretary; and Michael Fitzmaur- ice, reelected treasurer.
 Members of the board of trus- tees to be initiated include: Henry Smlthwick, Thomas O'Connor, William Fitzell, John O'Sullivan, Martin Sugrue and Past Presi- dents Edward J. Loughrain and George T. Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Italian Sisterhood

Final plans were made at meeting of the Italian Sisterhood held last night at 199 Bank street for the coming Halloween party, which will be held on Monday October 26, at Moose hall.
 Mrs. Louise Brigulio, is in charge of the committee the members of which include: Elsie Perillo, Mrs. Joseph Pernotozzi, Rose Del Prin- cepe, Lena Macciaro, Felicia Cac- chila, Millie Capocchi, Carrie Di Vito, Mrs. A. Yocovino, Ana Bom- bacci, Fannie De Francesio, Au- rora Baltera, Lucy Mucci, Jo- sephine Falarico, Anna Daddona, Mary Trumfio, Lucy Diorio, Fan- nie Oonofrio, Lillian Ranando, Ray Laviano, Augustina Papa, Betty DiLeone. Phyllis Esposito.
 Villa Maria
 Arrangements for the participa- tion of members of Villa Maria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Roosevelt Lodge

A report of last weeks social was given by Sidney urrier, chair man of the entertainment com- mittee, at last nights meeting of Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Py- thiaS. in Roosevelt hall. He also announced plans for the annual entertainment and dance. Cham cellor Commander William Koser- sky presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Camp IT

A card party was held under the direction of Mrs. Leona Dan- iels following last nights meeting of Camp IT, Patriotic Order of America, in Engineers hall. It was announced at the meeting that Mrs. Rose Bishop would be in charge of arrangements for a saurekraut supper which will be held after the next meeting on October 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Townsend Lodge

Albert Lange, chairman, and Richard Burdett and Asa Isbell, assistants, will be in charge of an old-faShioned dance and card party which will be sponsored by Townsend Lodge of odd Fellows, on October 30 at odd Fellows hall. A rehearsal of the initiatory degree will be held after the next meeting on Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06

Greyhound racing scandals in Glasgow, Scotland, came to light when attendants were found guilty of doping the hounds and one per- son pleaded guilty of giving bribes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
High School Notes
Leavenworth

It was announced at the Technical school this morning that the mem- bers of the student body are plan ming to revive the school paper "The Tech Scope, which has not been published since 1881. At meeting held recently, election of members to an editorial board took place, and 1t was announced that the first issue would be published on Friday, October g.
 Josephine Steinman and Henry Sanderson have been chosen editors in-chief of the 1936-37 "Tech-O- Scope, assisted by the following staff members: Francis Zinno and Harry Jankowski, business managers athletics, Albert Strauss and Ed ward Markawitz; club activities, Francis Robinson and Anthony Bruno; Mary Churchelow and Jen- nie Daugela, (assistants).
 The "Tech-O-Scope" was origin ally published in 1927 by members of the senior class and continued to be an active school paper until 1881, when interest in the paper fell down. As yet there has been no definite schedule for publication for this year, the announcement having been made this morning that the interest shown by the student body will make for the success of fail- ure of the revival. The printing for the paper will be done at Leaven- worth High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

John Tarby, Seymour; Anna Roz- dilsky, 207 Hill street.
 Donate Guerrero, 216 Hill street; Filomena Scartino, 15 Willard street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06

French railways are supplying their inspectors with a motorcycle and sIdecar outfit that runs either cu the railE or roads, 4...a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Secretary

passed.
 Home hygiene courses are given as a phase of health education and are for the purpose of aiding in the health problems of the home and in the care of i'll members of the fam fly. The courses are planned to give practical instruction in subjects re- lating to the health of the individ- ual, the home and the community. They emphasize positive teaching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06
Crosby

John Proietti of Crosby, Anthony Amicone of Wilby and Louis Man gano of Leavenworth tied in the competition for the position of con- certmaster in the Consolidated High Schol Symphony orchestra, which took place last evening at the Wilby High school auditorium under the general direction of Floyd O.. Evans, director of the orchestra.
 The Spanish club meets this after noon at three o'clock in room 208. Miss Edith Patten of the faculty will be in charge of the meeting.
 The first organization meeting of the Home Econowics Club will take place tomorrow afternon in the school. Miss Elizabeth Whitehill of the faculty will DC in charge and the session will start at three o'clock Election of officers for the coming year and the welcoming of new members will be the main business matters to be taken up at the ses- sion.
 Miss Mabel Jourcan of the faculty will be in charge of the first meet ing of the Crosby Sewing Club to- morrow afternoon at three o'clock in the school building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-06

Arrangements for the participa- tion of members of Villa Maria
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-12-25
n. C.. Primary
Discussed
With Com.
Availability of Changing
Primary Election Day
From Saturday.
TUESDAY APPROVED
N. c. Press Association
Suggested Change at
Waynesville Summer
Meet.

Discussion of the advisibality of
changing the state primary law to
provide for the first Tuesday in
stead of the first Saturday in June,
consumed the most of the time at
the meeting of the committee ap-
pointed by the Democratic state
executive committe, in session in
Raleigh. In addition to the change
in the day for the primary elections
the special commute recommended
that the voting hours be set be-
tween s a. m. and 7 p. m, con-
forming as much as possible to the
hours observed in general elections.
The shift from Saturday to Tues
day was asked by the North Caro-
lima Press association at its summer
meeting in Waynesville, and very
general support of that plan has
been given by the press. 1t was con
tended hat the Saturday primaries
cause the loss of a day after the
voting in that incomplete returns
sent in Sat. night are little sup
plemented IN Sundays. The news
papers contend that they could
give a much better news service by
this change.
Recommendations to the state
committee were tentatively adopt
ed as follows:
CONTINUED on page Four)
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-12-25
Wages, Hours
Demands To
Be Pressed
Labor Chiefs Warn Gen.
eral Walkout Impends

Washington.-Leaders of the
rebel" Committee for Industrial
Organization have set February l
as the deadline for their showdown
fight in the steel and automobile
industries, it was announced here.
Unless their demands for sub
stantial boosts in wages and sharp
education in working hours are
met by that date, they will carry
out their threat of a general walk
out in one or both industries,
sources close to John L. Lewis, c.
l. o. head, disclosed.
In addition to possible tieups of
the steel and automobile industries,
the c.. l. O. is lining up its power
full "army" of mine workers, unit
ed almost 100 per cent behind the
"rebel'' outgrowth Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, as another
weapon in its three-pronged attack
on the mass-producing industries.
Miners will meet with operators
in New York City on February II
and that conference also may be
the signal for a fresh outbreak of
industrial! strife. Operators are Of
fering the miners a 4o-hour week
at the same wages they are now
paying for a 35-hour week. The
new schedule is necessary, the OPP
; traitors declare, because of compe-
tition from other fuel-producing
industries.
Meanwhile, witnesses parading
before the National Labor Rela-
tons Board continued to accuse
the U. S. Steel Corporation and its
subsidiary, the Carnegie-1llinois
Corporation, of interfering with
workers rights of collective bar
gaining. The steel firms are on
"trial" before the board on charges
preferred by the C. I. o.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-12-25

We take pleasure in answering
the communication below, express
ing at the same time our great
qualification that the faithful
thor is numbered among the
friends of The Sun:
Dear Editor. l am eight years
old. Some of my little friends say
there is no Santa Claus. Papa
says IF you see it in the Sun, it's
So Please tell me the truth: Is
there a Santa ~Claus?-Virginia
O1Hanlon, us w. 95th St."
Virginia, your friends are wrong.
They have been affected by the
~skepticism Of a skeptical age. They
do not believe except what they
see. They think that nothing can
be which is not comprehensive by
their little minds. All minds, Vir-
ginia, whether they be mems or
children's are little. In this great
universe Of ours, men is a mere in
sect, an ant, in his intellect, as
compared with the boundless world
about him, as measured by the in
telligence capable of grasping the
whole of truth and knowledge.
Yes, Virginia there is a Santa
Claus. He exists as certainly as
love and generosity and devotion
exist, and, you know that they a.
bound and give to your life its
highest beauty and joy. Alas! How
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-12-25
Auto Thief Is
Caught In Act

Robert Miller, negro, who wa,
in robberies of homes in
Salisbury several years ago, was
captured Monday night while at
tempting to steal an automobile in
front of the home of B. V. He'd
rick, city councilman. The car be-
longed to Hedrick's daughter. Mil
Ter was seen in the car, the house
hold was notified, and Charles E
Brady, a son-in-law of Hedrick.
held Miller at the point Of a gun
until police arrived.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-12-25

Official Washington believes that
the nation has not only entered
upon an era of economic recovery,
but that something resembling a
real boom" is imminent.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-12-25
'Woman's Death
Is Investigated

An investigation was pushed
into the death of Mrs. Bessie For
tune, 40, who was found dead Sum-
day night outside the screen door
at the rear of Brunell Whirlow's
home at 414 East Horah street.
Ramsey Euart of near Rockwell,
last person seen with Mrs. Fortune
is being held in Jail pending fur
Their investigation. Mrs. Whirlow
and Joe Peeler, who had been a Wis
itor in the home during the eve
ming, found the body. The wo-
mans neck had been broken, but
in what manner it was not deter
mined.
Euart told officers hat he took
Mrs. Fortune, at her request, to an
other home near the city, and they
then returned to the Whirlow
house, where she left the car and
went into the house, while he drove
away. Other occupants of the
Euart home disclaim any know
ledge of the woman's activities
from the time she left until her
body was found an hour or more
later.
Funeral services were held Tues
day at 1880 a. m. at Wright's fun
eral home, and burial was in St.
Paul's Lutheran church cemetery
in eastern Rowan. Her husband,
Tom Fortune, from whom she had
been separated for four years, sia