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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
TWELVE COMPETE
 IN SPELLING BEE
First HOnOrs Won By An- toinette DeSantis of
 Merriman School

Antoinette DeSantis of Is Emerald street, pupil in the eighth grade at Merriman school, won out over l12 contestants in the WATR spell ing bee yesterday afternoon, given under the direction of George Duffy, studio manager, in conjunction with the Waterbury Democrat. Second place went to Doris Sharbonneau from Henry s. Chase school of the first group of entrants from that in- stitution in many weeks. Third hon. ors were also captured by one of the entrants from Chase school, Ethel Starnauld.
 The complete list of entries in yesterdays match is as follows:
 Celeste Queiroga, 27 River street, Merriman; Antonette DeSantis, IS Emerald street, Merriman; Jessie Merrilees, 104 Oak street, Woodrow Wilson: Ethel Starnauld, 40 Wood- bine street, Chase; Aurora Queiroga, 27 River street, Merriman; Helen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

men Lawlor and Mcdonnell.
 Two men arrested March 10 by the vice squad and charged with frequenting a house of i'll fame were granted nolleS on payment of @ while a third who failed to appear in court this morning was ordered arrested. Those given nolles were: Charles Verbalig, 24, of l07 Drayer avenue and George vanulis, 2l, of l84 Charles street. Joseph Guicin- skas, 2l, of 173 Sunnyside avenue, was ordered brought into court to answer the charge.
 Arthur West, 2084 North Main street, charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses, was granted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

A meeting of interested grocerS from this section of the state was held Monday night at the Water bury Women'S Club, at which time a number of prominent local inde- pendents pledged their support to the new state association and de- c1ared they would seek to aid in er1- listing more members.
 Seeking Support
 Steps toward organization the state body have already been taken in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven, as well as in this city. In addition, leaders of the independr ef1ts' movements, are now planning to seek the support of grocers in smaller cities and towns about the state.
 Planners of the association hope to have a strong group welded to- gether by the time the state general assembly convenes next year, and that favorable legislation can be in- troduced. Ultimately, 1t appears, the independent will strive for the pass age of a chain store tax act, which they claim would enable them to meet better the price-cutting of the chains.
 Enthusiasm shown
 State leaders had already held several meetings here, but found 1t difficult to interest local independ- ents as g group until the meeting Monday night. So enthusiastic was the response Monday that further n1eetings are planned here.
 Leaders feel that the formation of such an association would enable irl- dependent retailers to buy in huge quantities and so get large price re- auctions from wholesalers which they could pass on to their custo- mers. Also they argue that power full organization will do great deal to protect the rights of the inde- pendent, particularly as far as state legislation is concerned.
 A formal state organization meet ing will probably be set for date later in the spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
FAMOUS ARTIST
 COMING FRIDAY
COrneIia Otis Skinner in Last of Fine Arts Series
 at WOnlen'S Club

Going around alone to put on a production is an indirect result of the handicap of 8 famous parent. For months, Cornelia Otis Skinner related, she tramped around the booking offices getting nothing but rejections. Tall and gracefully slen- der, she reasoned that she was little too tall for the average part, but there was another and more potent factor working against her.
 "The offices all seemed to feel that they couldn't offer the daugh- ter of otis Skinner 8 'walk-on part, she continued. '"They certain ly could have, but they seemed to feel that I wouldn't take such a thing. Naturally, would have, and eventually I did get one.
 "But being Miss Skinner was just too much. That was handicap, all right. But I'm glad at that I'm not the daughter of 8 famous &C., tress of the present day. That would be worse than being the daughter of well-known actor. Mother, as you should know, re- tired from the stage when she mar ried father and few of the present day producers or theater -goers re- member the famous Maud Durban."
 Her handicap naturally led Miss Skinner to try things on her own. From earliest youth she had done little monologues, writing the parts herself. At a party one night, she entertained the guests with 8 series of what she described as stunts"
 Her host, Charles H. Towne, Sug- gested that she take up the same thil in the theater. Her present status as A pioneer in the theater world waSTthe result.
 Men, Miss Skinner said with a laugh seem to shy at the idea of going to hear woman "recite." For that reason, with drops or drapes, costumes, lighting effects and stage effects, she has sought to keep away from the recital" at mosphere in her character sketches.
 After all, I don't blame the AklCLl, ollC Ohlus AlICy were dragged, by their wives, to some lecture hall and had to listen to some woman amateur recite 'Gunga Din. What else could you expect of them after such an ex- perience."
 While Miss Skinner may be called a lone woman" theater she car- ries-or rather employs full staff which travels ahead of her. There are two or three in advance arrang- ing the publicity; three union stage hands to see that everything is ar- ranged back stage and a maid and wardrobe mistress to look after her costumes and 8 manager to attend to business details.
 Cornelia Otis Skinner will come to the Womens Club Auditorium for single performance on Friday March 27th at 8.15 p. m. The event is the final one of the first Water bury Fine Arts Series, sponsored by Mattatuck Musical Art Society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

the murder of James A. Stevens, veteran detective of the Rensselaer, Police Department. From there to the little chamber at Sing Sing Scarnici fought losing battle with the forces of law and order.
 Courage of Police
 Phillips Lord, author of the Gang Busters broadcastS, has selected the Scarnici story for dramatization be- cause of the distinguished courage shown by both the New York State and city police in the pursuit and capture of the notorious gangster. Descriptions of wanted men, last minute advice on information sought by tho police and instruc- tions as to how listeners can coop crate with their local law enforce ment authorities in the war against crime will also be broadcast during the half-hour program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
TOastmaster

,.tA Postmaster
 game and Superintendent Arthur L. Clark of the state board of fish cries and game. Final plans for the affair will be discussed at meet ing of the association members to- night at Chamber of Commerce hall.
 The dinner will start at 6:30 o'clock. Besides the speaking, mo- ton pictures in color, showing wild life, will be exhibited. William J. Latimer is president of the associa- ton, Peter FitzHenry is vice-pres- idcnt, Lewis F. Eastwood is treas- urer and Walter A. Woods is sec rctary.
 Members of the board of advisors include Idris Alderson, Charles J. Allen, Charles A. Babin, pr. c. H. Beere,, John E. Bulger, John M. Burrall. H. H. Camp. c. H. Chap man, F. s. Chase, F. w. Chesson, E. J. Daly, Dr. D. B. Deming, John P. Elton, R. 0. Fisher, Frank J. Green, pr. w. B. Greenburg, W. M. Harris, Thomas P. Kelly, W. R. Libolt, Joseph H. Mclean, J. E. Nelly, Carl D. Olson, w. J. Pape. Lewis s. Reed, Adolph Raymond, c. W. Shader. ex-Governor Tenn pleton and Edward Futile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
FORECLOSURES

Foreclosures are asked in three actions filed in common pleas court yesterday afternoon. The suits are returnable to court in April.
 The Home Owners Loan corp, filed an action against Fenimola Bartoli and others to forclose prop erty on Neville street. The Raydner Realty O., filed an action against Rachel Worth and others to fore close property in Naugatuck. Prop erty in Cheshire is involvel in ai1 action filed by Caroline GwicaSdow- ska, of Cheshire, against Frank Sloper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
AUTO SIDESWTPE ANOTHER MACHINE

Frank Mikaitis, 2l, of l24 North Hoadley street, Naugatuck, was granted a continuance to Friday un- der bond of 4200 on a charge of evading responsibility by Judge Ed ward Mascoio in city court today. Police said Mikaitis was the driver of a machine which sideswiped an- other car and failed to stop last night. He was arrested by Patrol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
FISH-CAME GROUP
 ARRANCES DINNER
Former Governor Temples ton to OffiCiate as TOast-
 nlaster Friday Evening

Former Governor Charles A.. Templeton will be toastmaster Fri dc" night at the annual sports men's dinner at The Elton, spon- sored by the Waterbury Fish and Game Protective association. The speakers will include Mayor Frank Hayes, Professor Edward R. Hewitt, well known scientist and natural ist, Chairman Oliver B. Ellsworth of the state board of fisheries and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

Baini, 240 Baldwin street, Merri- man; Doris Charbonneau, 117 Stil- son road, Chase school; Anna Pe- truzzi, 105 Scovill street, St. Mary's; Patsy Famiglietti, 110 Oak street, Woodrow Wilson; Antonio Nobrega, 217 Edwin street, Merriman; Kath- erine Dunn, 85 Lounsbury avenue, St. Francis; Ruth Conway, 13 Lour1s- bury street, St. Francis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Retail Grocers Unite
 On Legislative Plans
Statewide Organization Proposed for Independent DeaIers-Enthusiasm Shown Here

Organization of statewide association of independent retail grocers for the purpose of taking united action efforts to state legislation favorable to independents and to enable the neghborhood to compete better with chain store rivals by making his purchases in
 junction with those of other retailers that buy and sell at lower prices is underway has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
MASTERSINCERS PAY
 VISIT TO NOROTON

The Mastersingers of Waterbury entertained last night at the veter- ans hospital in Noroton. voiture Locale, La Societa des 70 Hommes ct 8 Chevaux, sponsored the pro- gram. The committee on transpor- tation arrangements included Rob- ert Birt, Daniel J. Mahaney, Ronald Sullivan and Maurice Shapiro. a continuance to Friday. He was ar- rested last night by Detective Lieut.. Matthew Balanda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
In Public Message
Urges Support For
Noteworthy Cause
Ciys Chief Executive Invites All to Contribute to Aid
OF Great Organization to Open Officially
Armistice Day, Nov. ll-Burral, Chairman

exceeded.
John M. Burial is chairman Of
the Waterbury chapter. Other ON
GERS are, Rev. Valdambrini, vice.
chairman; Mrs. II. Mitchell-W wallace.
secretary; Thomas F. Moore, treas
urer; and Mrs. Edith Laid, execu-
tive secretary.
The mayors proclamation fol-
lows:
"I am glad 10 direct the attention
OF the citizens OF Waterbury TO the
1896 Annual Roll Call of the Amer
lean Red Cross, November 18th to
goth inclusive, and TO urge that all
rally TO the support OF this great
national institution.
MAY / remind our people that
the Red Cross exists solely by in
dividual memberships. Without
these memberships 1t would be UNI
able TO function at times OF disas-
ter, TO carry on It's work for service
men and veterans, to continue its
public health nursing, TO finance Its
life saving and first aid programs.
"The American Red Cross is O
congressionally chartered and SEMI
governmental agency with over hall
a century OF experience In Its unique
field OF service. Every man and
woman Of Waterbury can give freely
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
Republican Leaders
Still Retain Hopes
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American politics with It's following
or more than 100000 persons.
Leaders Of the 9. o. p. appeared to-
day TO be willing to accept Tues
days poll at It's face value as an
endorsement Of Mr.. Roosevelt's poll
cies and O mandate to carry on. But
they foresaw new horizons for q
liberalized 9. o. D. Typical senti-
ments expressed by republican lead
ers In response 10 United Press in
quiries were as follows:
Ogden L. Mills Talks
Ogden L. Mills, Hoover admins
tration secretary Of treasury:
1.-THE country has given Mr..
Roosevelt an overwhelming vote OF
confidence and endorsement Of his
policies. All good Americans accept
cheerfully the decision Of the peo-
pie. It 10 too early TO say what
the future Of the republican party
may be. But I believe that, II,
while recognizing the new obliga-
lions OF government, II stands Arm
ly for the maintenance Of O free
competitive capitalism under de-
centralized government OF limited
power, and for the spirit OF true
liberalism, II will, In the course Of
time, once more command the sup
port OF the American people"
Senator Hastings Comments
Sen. Daniel o. Hastings, Della
ware: "The election Tuesday was
the combination Of great person.
atty In the New Deal candidate
for the presidency plus the organi-
zation OF the great force that has
directly benefited from huge New
Deal expenditures. II the New Deal
continues It's course, the conditions
resulting therefore will give the re-
publican party all II needs TO re-
coup Its strength. The republicans
also will gain strength from the
serious split that 10 sure TO come
In o congress 30 overwhelmingly
democratic. Meantime, we must
wait and see whether the president
will treat this unusual verdict as
authority for increasing his execu-
tive powers"
Gov Norman Sums Up
Gov. Harold q. Hoffman, New
Jersey: 1.-THE republican party Is
now In the position Of the demo-
Gratis after Woodrow Wilson. They
came back TO power. 90 will we
after we have learned TO clear our
selves Of our mistakes In both policy
and personnel. The New Deal will
be under Its own pressure TO leave
liberalism for radicalism. When II
does, liberal republican party can
come back TO power II II ls able to
convince the public that 1t Is sincere
and worthy. The republican party
will rccoup i!s strength from the
ranks Of the reasonable as soon as
II has O definite and reasonable
program 10 offer them. Tho first
implication OF Tuesdays election Ia
that o program Is more attractive
than O protest, no matter how weak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
Chairman

Chairman
its plans for the annual solicitation
OF funds, which will begin next
wednesday, and are confident that
the local quota will be reached and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
PARLIAMENT IS
in SIMPSON CASE

london. November Q. - CUP -
Several members OF parliament
await q favorable opportunity TO
ask questions OF cabinet ministers
concerning King Edwards friend.
ship with Mrs. Wallis Simpson, II
was understood today,
The questions, which would be
asked openly In the house of com
mons or the house Of lords, were
planned because since parliament
reassembled many members have
received letters from their consti-
tusncies, and elsewhere In the par
lament.
These letters, II Is understood, IN
some instances complain OF the
friendship. A typical one cites that
when King George v died the en-
pire was closely knit together. Now,
within q few months, the letter
alleges, the kings course has tended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
Mayor Hayes Issues Proclamation on Red Cross Appes
MOOSE MILLER IS
UNDER ARREST

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06


Local detectives were seek.
ing several other men today. ana
also were endeavoring 70 learn
whether any other local business.
men besides Sacchi ware victimized
sacchi said today that he received
a phone call, and the caller said:
"This Is e. Vincent Maloney, pup.
Usher Of The Democrat. Were
gathering q victory fund after the
great democratic win In the election,
and I thought that you'd like TO cor'
tribute something" sacchi, unsus"
pecting, said he would contribute.
and the caller said he'd send o man
UP to get the money.
Collected Money
A short time later 6acchi said.
Miller came to his office at 072
North Main street, and collected
the $40. A short time afterwaro
sacchi became suspicious, ana ne
tried to follow Miller but could noe
find him. Yesterday afternoon Q
friends told him he had seen Miller
ut q West Main street garage, ana
sacchi headed for there, picking up
up Patrolman John Mcdonnell on
the way. The officer arrested Miiler
on sacchi's complaint.
Mr.. Maloney declared today NAV
he knew OF no victory FUND, ana
denied emphaticslly that he had
authorized anyone TO use his name
in soliciting funds He knew nouns
inng about the case unit to-day
Case n Continued
Miller was arraigned In city cours
this morning and given o continu"
ance to wednesday. Other arrests
are expected before that time.
Miller was ut one time connected
with the "Connectkut Democratic
News" which party leaders denied
was on official organ. Later there
appeared O similar publication for
the republican party also denied ny
COP. leaders as official. Miller was
also said TO have been connected
with papers In WATERFOWL and ones"
hire, for which considerable adver.
Using was solicited and WHICH
folded-up after an issue or two'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06

open an envelope which he had
tucked away In the White House
safe, containing his electoral vote
predictions.
Last January I he made the first
notation, estimating the democratic
electoral vote at 325 and the repub-
lican 206. On June 8. he revised his
guess, giving the democrats 3ib and
the republicans 2i6.
BY August 2 the campaign was
going better, 80 he changed his
prediction again, writing:
r. d. r. $40; A. M. l.. i0i.
With nothing but cheerful reports
coming In, no made still another
entry, his last, on November !, two
days before election. II said:
y. y. n. 800; A. M. L. III.
"For that I apologize" he laugh.
ingly remarked. A reporter asked
how he had reached such low fig
ures and the president replied:
Through my well-known con-
servative tendency"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06

the former and how righteous the
latter may be-"
Col. Ro0sevelt's Opinion
Col. Theodore Roosevelt: Two
party government 10 essential Tor .
democracy and u does not exist 20.
day. state election laws are 700
complicated 10 permit the founding
Of o new party except over O long
period Of time and OF colossal OK.
pense. II we ore to continue as o
democracy, therefore, the repupli-
can party must be maintained. 10
strength will depend on the sound.
ness OF its views and their justin"
cation by events"
w. Kingsland Macy, progressive
republican leader In New York:
aThe old guard reactionaries OF
both parties will search last Tues.
days vote In vain for o crumb OF
comfort"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
PRESIDENT WAS
WELCOMED HOME

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
2O.OOO Were Killed
WILL RUN FOR MAYOR

Haverhill. Mass. Nov. 6-(UP)-
State Senator Charles p. McAree
Id, today announced his candidacy
for mayor. McAFee. who 81 only 3D.
and the youngest member OF the
upper house. was defeated for reel
ection by Rep. Frank ID. Babcock'
n), former Hayerhill postmaster.
Mayor George II. Dalrymple u) "
a candidate for q third term at the
election Dec. !. The lection VIII De
non-partisan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06

support for the annual drive OF
tho Waterbury chapter. American
Red Cross. is urged In pr0clama-
ton issued tdoay by Mayor Frank
Hayes. The mayor calls on all local
residents TO contribute TO the cam
paign for funds.
The drive in Waterbury will be
part Of q nationwide drive carried
on from Armistice day, Nov. IL, to
Thanksgiving day, Nov. 20. The To-
cal drive committee has completed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06

10 loosen the bonds.
Most Of the letters are from the
north OF England, where the Evan
gelical church sentiment Ia strong
Some are from the dominions, par
ticularly from Australia where
American broadcasts are picked up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06
proximately $4,000 votes.
Tabulatlons Thus Far

TeDuIethOnD TnuS Fet
The fluctuations 80 far: Roosevelt,
Is $3.50, 277; Landon, 1888, 600:
Lemke, 74e,573; Thomas, oo.oe6:
Browder, b7,243. Notable In incon-
plete tabulation OF returns ID the
drop In Norman Thomas socialist
vote from more than 100000 in 1882
to less than 100000. Earl Browder's
communist following apparently IL
almost as numerous as the loyal So
cialists who preferred to remain
with Thomas rather than support
the New Deal or the union party
candidacy Of william Lemke.
Lemke Vote Fell Flat
Lemke's small vote was one Of the
surprises OF election day. Father
Charles d. Coughlin had pledged his
100000 National Union for Social
Justice membership TO the union
party candidate and the priest esti-
mated that his own radio oratory
would account, all told, for 0,000, 900
votes. But Lenke was kept OF the
ballot In some states, notably New
York, where he might have picked
UP many thousands Of votes. Father
Coughlin's platform tactics, such as
bitter personal attacks on Mr..
Roosevelt, also may have served to
reduce the Lemke following.
Townsend Out Of IL
There was no real evidence In
election day returns that DR.. Francis
Il. Townsend, old age pensioner, is
an actual political factor In o pres
identiai contest. He pledged his Or
ganization to Lemke but In Cali
fornia, where the pensioners are
strongest, the union party candidate
was not permitted on the ballot and
Mr.. Roosevelt carried the state by
fat plurality despite Townsend's
last-minute advice 10 Californians
TO vote for Gov. Landon. On the
basis OF popular vote cast, the re-
publican party still is q factor In