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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
15,O0O PEOPLE
 ARE LOCKED OUT
B. F. Goodrich Co.,, Akron, Ohio, Shuts Down Its
 Plants Indefinitely

Akron, O., Sept. 23.-(UP)-The B. '. Goodrich Co.,, locked nearly l5,0O0 employees out of its factory today because of 8 "sit-down" strike of approximately 1000 workers. T. c. Graham, Goodrich vice presi- dent, said the lockout was a show down with the United Rubber Work CTS union. The company is well stocked with tires and intends to keep the factory closed until the union outlaws wild cat" strikes. "We're down until further notice, he announced.
 f Prolonged Fight
 Authorities feared that @ prolong- ed struggle would involve all the Akron rubber industry. long trou- bled by labor difficulties, actual and potential, and now being subjected to q strenuous unionization cam uaien by the committee on indus trial organization, headed by John I.. Lewis of the United Mine Work CTS. Only last week, minor "sit down" strikes were called and set- tied by negotiation in the Goodrich, General Tire and Rubber O., and Goodyear Tire and Rubber O., plants.
 Closed at Midnight
 The Goodrich company closed Its factory at midnight without pre- vious warning,
 A few angry men tore down poli- tical posters near the plant but the majority accepted the news quietly Union leaders said approximately 300 of the strikers still were occupy ing their work posts, but company officers said all workers were out of the plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
FORMER DEAN IS
 GIVEN REBUKE

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 2S-(UP) Charges made by Thomas E. El- der, former dean of Mount Hermon School for Boys at Northfield. that police blundered in their investiga- tion of the staying of Dr. Elliott Speer, youthful headmaster, two years ago, are unwarranted and groundless, District Attorney David H. Needy said last night. Needy appealed to 'every right-minded person who knows any fact tending to throw light on this mysterious crime to disclose it to police"
 NO one has been accused and no one has been eliminated" Needy said. "All attempts to create public sentiment against or in favor of anyone should be discouraged"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Market Opens To-day In Irregular AdDdnce
Auto Issues Led Parade Bonds Were Mixed Cotton
 Stood Firm-FOreign Cmrrencies Were Steady

1l-s. General Motors on . block of 2,OoO shares opened at 69S-4 up 5-S.
 U. s. Steel opened with . block of 5000 shares at 72 l-2 up 5-&, Bethlehem gained 3-e to 70 7-B.
 westinghouse Electric opened % 142 up 1 3-8; U. s. Industrial Alco- hol 35 3-8 up 7-s: American Tele< phone 175 Ia; Phillips PetroleunS 4S 3-8 up s-8; Allis Chalmers 1,0Oq shares at 5e 1-e up 3-3; General Electric 46 5-8 up 1-s: New YorA Central 457-8 unchanged; Con- solidated Edison 42 IA unchanged; Standard of New Jersey @ 1-2 lIp 3-8; and International Harvester 30 up Ia.
 Trading continued moderately active with prices holding aeat initial levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Sells City Land For One Dollar

The E. J. Manville Machine company today sold to the city of Waterbury for the nominal sum of $1 strip of land on the south erly side of East Main street 274 feet in length and almost five feet in width. The transaction between the. city and tn, manufacturing concern was approved some time ago by the board of aldermen.
 The ManvilIe company will take down the high fence bordering on its property on East Main street, just east of Hamilton avenue. The city, in turn, will widen the side-' walk, bringing it up flush against the factory building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
D. A. V. Party

Some of the city's best known entertainers will be guest artists for the Waterbury Chapter, D. A. V. on the occasion of their visit to the United States Veterans hospital at Newington Friday evening. Commander John P. Barry will head the delegation to the hospital, while Chairman Jo- seph Cunningham will supervise the presentation of the various acts. Among the entertainers will be the Ryan Brothers, the Mo- Kenna Brothers, Louis Jannetty, Theodore Marine, Buddy Feigel, Billy O'Brien, Marcel Doucette, Joe Lezotte, Lillian Mccoy, Louis Ayotte, Danny Barrett, Gene Lemineux, Philomena and Lou Falcone, Barbara Rochon, Eddie Sullivan and the Chateau Gay orchestra. The party will leave from the city hall at 6 o'clock Friday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Gold Star Mothers

An organization of Gold Star Mothers oficially associated with state and national groups now forming will be officially complet- ed here shortly. Interest in the movement has been given de- cided impetus in the action of President Franklin D. Roosevelt designating Sunday, September 27th as the day for national ob- servance of Gold Star Mothers day.
 The presidents proclamation was made pursuit to a resolution of the last congress authorizing the president to set aside day for tribute to the mothers who lost their sons and daughters in the World war.
 After paying tribute to the Gold Star Mothers who, several year ago made a pilgrimage to the war cemeteries of Europe, the procla- nation concluded:
 Nov, therefore, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt. president of the United States of America, under and by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23

Petitions of both men, bearing approximately 300 names each, were approved by Town Clerk Dora A. Egan and turned over to them. They immediately compiled with the state election laws by filing the petitions with Secretary -State Dr c. John Satti.
 It is expected that their peti- tions will be approved, especially in view of the fact that there is no other contest in either of the two local senatorial districts for the union party nomination.
 Decision Pending
 Word is still being awaited here on the petitions of Frederick W. Puckey of this city and Terrence J. O'Neill of Oxford to be placed on the voting machines in the fifth congressional district alongside the union party label and the secretary of f-State's office is now studying both petitions. They were both filed on the same day.
 Notice has come from Hartford that no decision on the ONeill- Puckey battle will be forthcoming until sometime next week. A rul- ing from Attorney General Edward J. Daly is expected to be asked be- fore the secretary-of-state's office issues an opinion.
 Leaders Warned
 The fact that a third candidate will be running for office in the 18th district is worrying both the democrats and republicans. They have not faced such problem in years. Feeling along this line is similar, also, in the 18th district. Both Overton and Rasmussen are we'll known and are staunch sup porters of the N. U. s. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
PULASKI DAY IS
 NAMED BY GOV,

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 23-(UP)- Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, in procla- nation, today designated Sunday, Oct. II, as Pulaski day." com- memorating the memory of the young Polish officer, Gen. Casimir Pulaski, who was wounded fatally in cavalry charge on the city of Savannah, Ga, Oct. Il, 1779.
 T urge" said the governor, that this anniversary be observed by the people of this state in their church. es and homes and I direct that in our schools that on the Frdiay next preceding, exercises be held com- memorating General Pulaski's val iant services to our country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
BEHIND THE LINES

virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid public resolu- ton, do by this proclamation des- ignate Sunday, September 27, 1886, as Gold Stc- Mothers day and direct government officials to dis play the United States flag on all government buildings, and do call upon the people of the United States to display the flag and to hold appropriate meetings at their homes, churches, or other suitable places on that day as public ex- pression of the love, honor and reverence of the people of the United States for the American Gold Star Mothers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
FINED, APPEALS, DIES

Greenfield, Mass. Sept. 23-(UP)
 A. Jones. 52, of Greenfield was convicted of drunken driving when arraigned in district court here Monday and was fined $50, He appealed. Today he died suddenly of heart disease. Authorities point ed out that he died an innocent man. since his appeal automatically nullified the conviction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Call the Guards

The annual clambake and out ing of the Chatfield Guards and the Chatfield Guards Veterans association will be held Sunday at Guertin's grove, Cheshire road. A varied program of events is being arranged.
 Those planning to attend are asked to get in touch with Hubert Rigney, of Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Howitzer Company

According to a report of Cap tain George L. Eaton, command ing oficer of the Howitzer Co., 102nd infantry, Connecticut Ma tional Guard, Sergeant John J. McGraW has been promoted to the rank, of first sergeant. He replaces Sergeant Duffy, dis charged. The newly appointed non commissioned officer is the oldest member of the Howitzer O., having served for more than fifteen years.
 The following promotions were also made: Corporal Joseph Don- ahue, appointed sergeant; private first class, Curil A. F. Fortier, ap- pointed corporal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Division 5

More than fifty persons were in attendance at an open meeting and bingo party given by the la dies auxiliary, Division 5, An- cient order of Hibernians, at the rooms on East Main street last evening. Mrs. Michael Karpel- man was in charge of the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
LATE REALTY NEWS

Charles and Rose BertucciO to Emil HummeI, real estate at the corner of Edson ana Eastwood avenues.
 Warranty Deeds Michael K. Krugelis to Charles and Ella N. SI0kus, real estate on the east side of Chambers street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
RY ELMER c. WALZER

New York, Sept. 2S.-(UP) s-Au- tomobile issues led an irregular ad- vance at the opening on the stock exchange today. Bonds were mixed, cotton firm, and foreign currencies steady.
 Chrysler opened at IF S-4 up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23

Members of the Kiwanis club will appoint 3 committee to aid in the membership drive for the YMCA next month, it was an- nOunced at the meeting held to- day in The Elton.
 Walter Terrence showed moving pictures which were taken on the day of the Kiwanis annual outing at George BOden's farm on Aug. 19. He also showed pictures he took while on a trip through the Everglades in Florida last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
NOsah0gan LOdge

A rehearsal of the initiatory de- gree was held at last nights meeting of Nosahogan lodge, of odd Fellows, and 1t was an- nounced that another rehearsal will take place next Tuesday eve ming. Noble Grand Karl Wagner presided at the session last night. The lodge bowling team started its season practice on Monday eve ming and will continue this sched- ule each Monday evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
British Vets

A business meeting, followed by a social and card party, will take place for members of Lord Kitch- ner post auxiliary, British War Veterans, this evening at the post rooms at 95 Bank street. The meeting will start at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23

was reelected vice-president and Lieutenant William Dillon, treas urer. Lieutenant George Bari- bault was elected secretary fro the coming year.
 Other officers named were: Auditing committee, Capt. Thom- as Horrigan, Lieut.. Grover c. Baldwin and Lieut. Joseph Wolfe; entertainment committee, Capt. s. c. Bell, chairman ex-officio; Lieut.. Francis T. Riley, Lieut.. Will fred St. Martin, Lieut.. Philip Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Jewish Veterans

Several candidates took Obliga- tionS at meeting of David Fam nick post, Jewish War Veterans, held in Roosevelt hall last eve- ming. Commander Dr. Lewis Weinberg presided at the meet ing. Joseph Reiner was appoint ed general chairman of 3 com mittee for the military ball which will be held late in autumn. He will be assisted by William Schneer. Other members on the committee are: Edward Goldberg and Israel Greenblatt, tickets; Sampson SegaI, entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
National Guards

The Waterbury National Guard Officers association met Mon- day evening and elected Cap tain Edward c. Bell, commander of Co. F. 102nd infantry, Con-
 necticut National Guard, presi- dent. Lieutenant William Deadly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
FrdternaL Nevs
Winona Lodge

This evening at eight o'clock the members of Winona Rebekah lodge, of Odd Fellows, will meet for business session in Odd Fel- lows hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
RECTOR BURTON TO SPEAK

Wallingford, Conn, Sept. B - (UP)-The Rev. Spence Burton, Cambridge, Mass, was to be the principal speaker at the second days session today of the annual convention of the Episcopal clergy of Connecticut at Choate school. Rector Burton will speak on "The Devotional Element in Preaching"
 Yesterdays session was featured by an address by the Rev. J. How ard Mellish, rector of Holy Trinity. Brooklyn, N. Y.. on "The Church and Its Responsibility in the Pres ent Social and Economic Crisis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Petitions Filed By
 New Party Candidates
OvertOn, Rasmussen Seek Place on Voting Machines for Senatorial HOnOrs Decision Awaited on Contest

James F. Overton and Floyd Rasmussen yesterday formally filed with the secretary of states office in Hartford their petitions to be placed the local voting machines in the November election alongside the Union party label Overton seeks election to the state senate in the 18th district Rasmussen is seeking the senatorial post in the 18th district M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Comstock Lodge

A business session of Con1stock lodge, Knights of Pythias, took place last evening in Mechanics hall. Chancellor Commander Victor E. Weyermann presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
UTILITY STOCKS
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Ann. Hardware Go. .... 34 S6 Bristol Brass Corp. com. 64 67 Colts Pat. Fire Arms Co. 47 49 Eagle Lock Co. ......... 24 N Eastern Malleable Iron 26 20 Landers, Frary & Clark 441s 4ssz N. Brit. Mach Go. com. 34 36 North 6 Judd Mfg. Go. fl 43 Peck, Stow 6 Wilcox Co. IA 16 Remington Arms ...... A 5A Scovill Mfg. Go. ........ 4215 441a Stanley Works Co. com. 501h 521z Torrington Co. ...... 100h 102h
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
IA Meeting

Members of the committee for the outing of the sh-American Social club which took place at Lakewood park last Sunday, will meet tornor- row night at 2s Field street to com- plete final reports. The meeting, to begin at o'clock, will be held in charge of George Ryan, president and general chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23

Jewish immigration into Palestine in the last year broke all records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-23
Ayigiianese

The fifth monthly meeting of the wormen's auxiliary of the Aviglianese society took place last evening In Moose hall. Miss Mary Mecca was in charge of the meeting.
 With but few exceptions all members of the group were pres cnt last night as 1t was decided tllat an entertainment committee would he appointed to take charge of all auxiliary entertainment programs in the fltNre.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14

true. At Hobson in the Judith
Basin, the Judith river is dry and
at Roundup the MusselsheIl river
is also dry. At Darby, in the up
per Bitterroot valley, they stopped
with the Chris Maus family. They
nave a wonderful new ranch homo
with electricity and the clearest,
coolest water imaginable, with
trout at the front door and in all
a heavenly place to live. Chr.
has a pleasant job with the forest
service and is, so to speak, sitting
on top o the world"
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14
NOTICE
CALL OF MEETING OF THE RE-
PUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMIT

CALL OF MEETING OF THE RE-
PUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMIT
TEE:
Pursuance to Section 662 of the
1885 Revised Codes of the State
of Montana, an official call for
meeting of the Republican Gen.
trail Committee is made for Mon
day, August II, 1885, at 800 o'clock
p. M, in the court room at the
court house in Hardin, Mont.
The purpose of this meeting is
to organize the new1v elected
committee and elect officers and
transact such other business as
may properly come before the
meeting. All old members Of the
committee as well as the newly
elected members are expected to
be present in person or by rroxy.
STANLEY A. YERGEY,
County Chairman.
Attest
FRANK S. MORRISON,
Secretary.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14
proud of the record he is making
in the navy.

Frank J. Kopriva, owner of the
Hardin Mercantile company's large
department store at Hardin, &C
companied by Mrs. KOpriva and
their two daughters, Miss Betty
and Jane, returned Friday from
St. Paul, Mimi, where Miss Betty
has been since early last spring
receiving treatment for a nervous
ailment from which the many
friends of the family will be
pleased to learn she has COM
pletely recovered and is now en-
joying perfect health. While in
st. Paul Mr.. Kopriva purchased
new fall goods for his store.
James Czech, who has been II
of Big Horn county's progressive
dry land farmers several years,
the past two years on the old A.
j. Bellin farm on the North bench,
will hold a public sale of farm
machinery, and household effects
at the Bellin farm next Tuesday,
Aug. 10, the sale starting I'M
mediately after a free lunch, to
be served at noon. The severe
drought of the past few years
has caused Mr.. Czech to give up
dry farming and become an ad-
vocate of irrigation. With Mrs.
Czech and their three children,
Orrin, 16; Anil, IA, and Esther.
II, all students of the Hardin pub
lie schools, he returned a few days
ago from a motor trip to Grants
Pass, Ore, where Mrs. Cech'S
parents reside. Crops are good
there and Mr.. and Mrs. Czech were
so well pleased with that country
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

HOUSE BILL NO. IA
An f,e act E fe e 5hs 81 su9 3hs State to of fh Mo 9a 7
of an Amendment to Section Four "a
Of Article Eighteen (1s) of the Consti-
to- tot tSe Fl ao 1hs ST sf2 fsS 90 M io All fnd RssatinE
Occupations, Undertakings and Employ
ments Except Farming.
Be BIT II d an tS g sta BY t Oh M hsslslnt!ve Assem-
Section l.. That Section Four az of
Article Eighteen (1s) Of the Constitution
hereinafter provided. and that the ques-
ton Of such amendment be submitted to
the qualified electors of the State OF
held on November 3. 1886.
Section 2. That Section Four C) of
Article Eighteen QS) of the Constitution
be. and the same is hereby amended to
."section 4. A period of eight hours
shall constitute a days work in all in
e~mployments. except farming and stock
raising: provided, however. that the Leg
~islative Assembly may by law reduce the
work whenever in its opinion a reduction
will better. promote the general welfare.
but it hall have no authority to increase
the number of hours constituting a days
work beyond that herein provided"
Section 3. Separate official ballots shall
be provided at said general election. which
shall have printed thereon all of said
Section Four ca of Article Eighteen GS)
o. the Constitution, as amended by this
Act, and below the same shall be printed
the words:
For the above written amendment
to the Constitution.
Against the above written amend
ment to the Constitution.
Each elector shall designate his prefer
ence by marking an * in the square
before he proposition for which such
Section 4. The vote cast for and against
the amendment above proposed shall be
~canvassed, determined and declared as
provided by the general election laws Of
the State Of Montana.
In conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section G.. This Act shall take effect
and be in full force. from and after its
passage and approval.
w. P. PILGERAM,
ERNEST T. EATON.
President Of the Senate.
Approx we'd March IA. 1885.
F. H. COONEY. Governor.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
STATE OF MONTANA
l., sam w. Mitchell. Secretary OF State
thy that the foregoing Is a true and
for the Submission o" to 81 the sat Qualified II Eieee
tors Of the State Of Montana. of an
Amendment to Section Four al. Of Article
Eighteen Cs) of the Constitution Of the
Endertakings and Employments Except
in TESTIMONY WHEREOF. have
Great Seal Of the State Of Montana. at
Helena, the Capital. jul. i, 1886.
Secretary Of State.
SEAL) Deputy.
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Mrs. X. Sadler and daughters
are visiting a few days in Billings.
Marian and Vera Plummer were
Billings fair visitors, Wednesday.
Marguerite Plummer and Mon
tana Sorenson were on a All clup
Judging team at the Billings fair,
W. dnesday of this week.
The Two Leggins home demon
stration club will meet with Mrs.
Robt. Paulson, Friday, Aug. 81. Be
sure and be on time, if you want
a gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. Sorenson and
family and MI. and Mrs. Roy
James returned Tuesday night
from a 1435-mile trip thru Yellow
stone mark and western and nor
:thern Montana. The hottest place
thew found was Big Horn county.
Crops looked fine in the Gallatin,
Jefferson, Deer Lodge, Bitterroot,
and Blackfeet valleys. In north
central Montana the reverse is
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14

Joseph G.. Masters, principal of
the Central high school at Omaha,
Neb. and a writer of historical
tales of the western frontier days,
was in Hardin, Tuesday, gather
ing data on the Custer battle.
One of his most recent works is
Stories of the Far West" pub
lished by CHM & Company, text
book publishers, which sells at a
dollar.
1.-TWO Bear" Tommy Parkin, age
20, Billings rodeo rider, died We'd
nesday in a Pierre, S. D., hospital
from a fractured skull suffered
when a bucking horse fell on him
at Fort Pierre, Sunday. Young
Parkin, who was participating in
the Pierre rodeo, expected to re-
turn to Billings in time to take
part in the Midland Empire Fair
now going on at Billings. His par
ents, two brothers and two sis
tiers reside at Billings, where
burial will take place.
AT the Fourth Quarterly con-
ference of Grace Methodist church
at Dillon, Tuesday of last week,
the pastoral relations committee
presented an united request that
the pastor, Rev. J.. A. Meeke, be
returned to the Dillon passionate
for another year by the Montana
annual conference, which meets at
Havre on September /. This in
formation will be of interest to the
many friends of Rev. Meeke at
Hardin, where he was pastor of
the M. E. church six years.
Tim B. Switzer left this Friday
morning by auto for letters, in
the Madison valley, where he will
meet his daughter, Mrs. Arthur
Burbidge and little daughter, Flor
ence of Ventura, Calf, who will
visit her parents, sister and
brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Eric
c. Walker a Few weeks.
Charles D. Hire and Mrs. Hire
of Timberlake, S. D., uncle and
aunt of Mrs. C. A. Corkins, ar
rived here the first of the week
for a visit with the Corkins fam
lilies. Wednesday,. accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Corkins, they left
for a few days tour of the Yei-
lowStone National Park.
Henry w. Jensen, pharmacist
mate, hird-class in the U. S. navy
leaves Sunday evening for Pen
sacola, Florida, where he is sta
toned in the U. S. naval hospital.
Next January he will complete
six year enlistment. He has been
here since July IS, visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Jen-
sen, five sisters and brother. This
was Henry's first visit home in
nearly six years. The many
friends in his boyhood home were
glad to e him again and are
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14

that they took an option on a
l0-acre irrigated tract and will
move there as soon as they can
close their business affairs here.
See his sale ad elsewhere in this
issue.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14
ITEMS

Ira Haynie was in town Sat-
nrday from his Tullock creek
ranch.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14

Bill Adams, in charge of the
.headgate of the government ditch
at the Big Horn canyon, was in
town Wednesday.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1936-08-14

There are more than 5000 hik-
ing clubs in the United States now