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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Canadian Legion

Representative of Veterans' posts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York were pres- ent at ceremonies in the rooms of the Veterans of Foreign Wars yesterday when the recently elect ed officers of post No. 60, Cana dian Legion and auxiliary, were installed. Rev. Emerson Curry of New Haven, and Adjutant Harry McCleery spoke of the history and exploits of the Canadian soldiers during the war. A social period which included refreshments fol- lowed the ceremonies.
 Officers installed were: Com- mander, Duncan c. Rose; first vice commander, Edward Peters; second vice commander, Clifford Nichols; adjutant and financier. Reginald Lawrence; treasurer, Thomas Dimock: chaplain, John Alexander; sergeant-at-arns, Harry White; orderly, George Ar mour; pension officer, William Mellick; color bearers, A. Wright and Alphonse Narcotic.
 Auxiliary officers are: President, Mrs. Edward Peters; first vice president, Mrs. John Ring; sec- ond vice president, Mrs. Robert Sprano; secretary, Mrs. Harry White; treasurer, Mrs. Reginald Lavereni; chaplain, Mrs. John Di- Vito; sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. Dun- can Rose; historian, Mrs. William Mellick; and color bearers, Mrs. May Duley and Mrs. Acklin Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Incoming Mail Sets New Record At Post Office
700 Bags of Pre-Christ- mas Matter Arrived
 Here Yesterday
Incoming mail to Water

Incoming mail to Water bury is breaking records of many years past. Postmaster Charles A. Babin informed The Democra: today that seven hundred bags of mail poured into Waterbury yes terday and was being distri- buted today. At the same time, he said, the outgoing mail from Waterbury is also beyond the totals of recent years.
 Attention was called by Postmas- ter Babin to the fact that tomor- row is the deadline for all or any European mail that is to be deliver ed by Christmas. The deadline has passed for many European coun- tries but up to tomorrow mail will be received for Christmas delivery in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland and France.
 VAAAC cCFCAdA CAt46 POcthA C4ALs ployes have already been put to work by Postmaster Babin to ham, dle the Christmas rush the full aug mented staff will not go to work until late this week, he said.
 The outgoing mail contains more money orders for foreign countries than the local post office has seen for 8 number of Christmas seasons, figures today showed. The general Christmas business in the post office heRe will show very great in- crease over the figures for 1885.
 Tomorrow is also the last day for filing SS-5 social security forms. These forms must be filed by em- ployes of local concerns. The total now in is about 35,000, according to Postmaster Babin. The special so- cial security staff typing out the forms and assigning numbers to lo- cal employees will be kept at work for some time yet as they have not yet completed their work, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Fire Menaces In
 Holiday Equipment
Electrical Inspector Urges Common Sense in Setup of
 Decorations, Lighting Arrangements

Underwriters Laboratories. Even the cord-that means to an end" for the current-must be standard and in good condition to be entirely safe. This has been recognized by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association whose Identified Cord" movement has resulted in 30 per cent of the cord now sold bearing the Underwriters Laboratories bracelet, whereas but years ago only 20 per cent was 50 indentified.
 Use Common Sense
 Fuses, plugs, sockets also should be standard. For safety's sake, when you buy strings of lights for Christ mas trees, or any electrical gifts, accept only these that carry the label of Underwriters Laboratories. Also exercise common sense in using electrical toys or appliances. Detach when not in use, and don't hang wires over uninsulated nails. When giving the children electrical toys, instruct them carefully regarding their use, and then supercise them closely until they know how to operate the toys properly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Officials Study Estimates In City Budget
Final Action Expected at Aldermanic Meeting
 Thursday Night

Copies of Waterbury's pro- posed 1887 budget were in the hands of all the members of the board of aldermen to- day. Printed as a result of an order passed by the board on Monday, Dec. 7th, the board of finance financial schedule sets up a complete picture of the proposals of the administration in the handling of municipal affairs and projects during the com ing year.
 The board of aldermen will meet this coming Thursday night to pass on the 1897 budget and set up the official tax rate for the en- suing year. Indications today were that the republican side of the board of aldermen would of- fer little or no objection to the fig ures as compiled by the finance commissioners.
 Thursday nights session of the board of aldermen will be called into session at o'clock. The new budget, although granting five per cent raise in pay to city employees &C., tually provides for a smaller amount of appropriations.
 Between today and Thursday night the aldermen, democratic and republican, alike, will study the printed form of the proposed budget and will make their recommenda- tions at the coming meeting, ac- cordingly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society in the parish hall last night. Charges have been made by local lawyers he said, "that the squad Is simply Q racket for the insurance companies, in that 1t supplies first hand information on all accidents"
 "The other day an adjuster for a local insurance office walked into my office with request for the use of the flles," he said, but all the information we gave him was the names of those involved and the place of the accident"
 Decrease Expected
 Superintendent Roach alluded to the survey as recently completed by the Citizens Traffic Committee, citing facts and figures relative to accidents, fatal and otherwise in. this city during the past three years. He stated tho numerous benefits which would be derived from the traffi: squad by the automobile drivers, chief among which would be the reduction of automobile in- surance rates that would logically follow the reduction of automobile accidents. brought about by the squad. A decrease of $5 in the pre- miums of rates is expected within the year, he commented.
 The main duty of the squad Is to ascertain who is at fault in the &C., cident, and to render any aid nec- essary, he continued. He asked for cooperation for the squad, stating that the most adverse critics were the most violent traffic offenders.
 Answers Questions
 Following his talk, Superintendent Roach conducted 8 period of ques- tions and answers in which queries were made by memers of the. so- ciety. The discussion involved jay walking and parking restrictions in this city as compared with others. In the opinion of Superintendent Roach the parking situation will be- come more difficult during the next ew years, because of the marked increase in prosperity, which will bring more cars out onto the high ways.
 Fatal Accidents
 Figures as supplied by superin- tendent Roach on the fatal acci- dents in Waterbury since 1893 show ed in that year there were 16 fatali- ties in 1894, 17 fatalities; in 1895, 21 fatalities; and to date this year only IS. The main causes of the here as in other cities. he said, were usurping the right of way, speeding and driving on the wrong side of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Catholics Renew Pledge Against Indecent Movies
Bishop McAuliffe's Letter Read in All Local
 Churches Sunday

Thousands of Catholics in Waterbury and elsewhere in the Diocese of Hartford re- newed their pledges as neIn- bers of the Legion of Decency at masses in their respective churches yesterday morning. They promised not to attend moving pictures which fail to receive the approval of the Legion of Decency, and to virtually boycott any theater which makes a practice of showing films which are ob- scene and immoral.
 Priests at all churches read let- ter from Most Rev. Maurice F. Mo- Auliffe, bishop of Hartford, in which he urged that Catholics give their full support to the Legion of De- cency in its aims and in its pro- grams. Concerted action on the part of Catholics, he said, would lead producers to respect their stand.
 Yesterdays pledge renewal marked the continuance of the campaign of the Legion of Decency in this diocese for pictures not objections able from standpoint of morals. Instituted more than a year ago throughout the country at the re- quest of Catholic prelates, the cain- paign has been signally successful.
 Catholics in this diocese will be guided by the Catholic Transcripts official weekly diocesan journal. Each week the paper will publish a list of currently distributed films and will list then. in various classi- fications. Some are recommended unreservedly, others are recommends ed for adults only, and others are listed as objectionable for both adults and children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

announced that tkey will not make any extra grants to their help this year.
 Not Favored Elsewhere
 Last week officials of the Scovill Manufacturing company, the Chase Brass and Copper company, Inc, and the American Brass company, when interviewed by the Democrat, stated that they did not look with favor on bonuses. They said they preferred making raises from time to time in the wage scales because these would be permanent.
 It was rumored some time ago that many local manufacturing concerns would grant Christmas bonuses this year. However, a check-up of sev- eral of the large factories failed to substantiate this report.
 News Most Welcome
 Therefore, the news today of the intention of the Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine company to grant five ,er cent bonus was most welcome to the 800 or more em- ployes in the plant. The concern is one of Waterbury's large manufac- turing companies and is engaged largely in the manufacture of ma chinery used in the industrial field, not only in this country but also in foreign lands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

His family, raiIroal l police, and state and city police are search ing for Dennis Sullivan of Mid dletown, New Haven railroad bridge operator, pictured above, who disappeared late Tuesday night after closing the Pequonnock river drawbridge at Bridgeport. At first thought to have been drowned, he now is believed to be 8 victim of amnesia, as railroad employees report having seen him in Springfield early Wednesday morning and in Hartford Tuesday afternoon. He is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds, has fair complexion, blue eyes, thin gray hair, partly bald, has 8 stocky build, and at the time of his dis appearance wore a brown Overc0at and brown soft hat. He has a habit of rolling his own cigarettes from can of tobacco. If you see this man please notify your local police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

each day at PAS p. m., instead of 3 o'clock, and members of Platoon Q will report at 10:45 p. rn., instead of Il o'clock.
 The new arrangement will give beat patromen from 10 to 12 min- utes after roll call at headquarters to get to their respective posts, and will enable patrolmen going off duty to leave their beats exactly on the hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Spotlighting The Netus
Closet Fire

A clothes closet in the home of Louis Hick0x, 60 Lincoln streeat, was considerably dam aged by fire late yesterday aft erno0n, and additional damage was done when the blaze spread to a bedroom. Acting Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion and several companies of firemen battled the flames.
 While the blaze was being fought, an alarm came in for a fire at the store of Frank AntczaIx, 82 North Main street, where a pile of rags had been ignited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Police Chief Refutes Traffic Squad Racket Charge
Elected Officers
 Directing Smoker Tonight
Varied Program Featured Church of Blessed Sac-
 rament's Big Event

A varied program of entertain ment. to suit every taste has been arranged for the smoker, sponsored by the Holy Name society of the Blessed Sacrament church, which will be presented tonight at 8 o'clock at the church hall on Rob- bins street.
 Boxing and wrestling bouts, in which some of the states star per- formers will take part, have been ar- ranged. As an added attraction, Louis "Kid" Kaplan, former feath- erWeight champion of the world, wil act as referee of the boxing bouts. Some exciting moments are in store for the audience as the grapplers and the boxers perform.
 Some of the city's best known singers, dancers and harmony groups will take part in the entertainment portion of the smoker program. Stage and radio performers have been booked, while the popular Freddie Hall will act as master of ceremonies. One of the added at fractions will be one of the few jublic appearances of the celebrated Ashley club trio, composed of Major Martin Bowes, Mortimer P. M. Con- nor and Harmon Genlot.
 Lawrence Ryan is chairman of the committee of arrangements. Public ity has been in charge of Robert Moran. Rev. Edward Morrison, pas tor of the church, is honorary presi- dent of the society, while Rev. Ed ward Baarrett, assistant pastor, is honorary treasurer.
 Refreshments will be served to those attending in the course of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Anti-Pn PneumOnia

Health Officer Dr. E. J. Godfrey has notified local doctors that the health department now has on hand a considerable supply of two types of pneumonia serum used in the treatment of the more com mon types of the disease. Accord ing to Clark H. W. Newton of the Apothecaries Hall company, local drug stores are stocking three other types of serum. The city supply is available day and night. After closing hours 1t may be ob- tained at the police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
BOSTON REPORTS
 MANY BURCLARIES

Boston. Dec. 14.-(UP).-Loot totalling $2,200 was listed by police today as resul. of a series of burg laries and robberies during the week. end. the biggest haul being theft of 300 neckties and scarves valued at $1,10J from the William Tie com- pany. office machines and clothing valued at $4i4 were stolen from the National Metals company. and $500 worth of cheese and olive oil from a North End grocery store.
 Miss Anna Murphy of East Boston reported her pocketbook was pick ed of $l65 in a downtown theater. An amethyst ring and g were stolen from the home of Miss Kathleen Logan
 Entering through a read bulkhead at the Subway Loan company in the South End. burglars stole merchan- disc valued at $1eo. Ignoring changing burglor alarm, three men smashed a window at the Patrick Tivnan & Company liquor store and stole three cases of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

Avoidance of use of sub-standard lighting equipment for Christmas trees was urged today by Electrical Inspector Martin o. O'Rourke. Looking forward to the time when thousands of homes in Waterbury will illuminate trees in their homes, Inspector O'Rourke asked that every effort possible be made to see that all electrical connections and equip ment is in a perfect condition and also of proper make and manufac- ture.
 In his statement to the public Inspector O'Rourke said: "The use of electric lights for Illuminating Christmas trees in homes, during the holiday season, is of course a much safer method than that pre- vailing in other years when the wax candles were employed.
 Dangerous Features
 Christmas, undoubtedly celebrated more universally than any other occasion celebrated with great joy and happiness. Yet its observance is fraught with danger to life and property, because of many special hazards that come into use at this time.
 "A careless act. or the use of an unsafe article may blight the day, replacing joy with grief. Most of this trouble can be traced to lack of information regarding these special hazards. If correctly inform ed people can easily avoid the dangers.
 "One of the leading causes of fire develops, through the use of that, which is standard. The purchaser can be certain that the product he buys is :standard-that is, of course, complies with certain safety regu- lations-if 1t bears the label of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Behind The Lines
Florio Post

The annual children's Christmas party under the auspices of the Flo- rio post, Italian American World War Veterans will be held in Liber- ty hall, December 20. The commit tee met and completed arrange ments for the party last night.
 The women's committee consists of Miss Dora M. Deschino, chair man; Miss Christine DeCicco, Miss Edith Florio, Mrs. Michael Deschi- no, Mrs. Fred Colucci, Mrs. Cos mo Ricci, Miss Jane Colangelo, Miss Edith Colangelo and Mrs. Michael Giordano.
 Domenic Jamele is chairman of the posts committee, assisted by John Deschino, Michael Giordano, Michael DiPrimio, Michael Deschi- no and Samuel Capella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Injured

Six-year old Hugh Martin, of A Pond street, suffered minor leg injuries yesterday noon when struck near St. Ann's church by an automobile. The car was driven by Jerry Norman, of 103 Tudor street, who took the boy to St. Mary's hospital.
 Hubert Trombley, 34, of IA Cherry street, sustained a scalp abrasion Saturday nighen when hit by a cvar operated by Sam tIeI ShnearOf, of 224 Chehry street at Cherry and East Main streets. The pedestrian was treated at St. Mary's hospital and then taken to his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
St. Margaret's

Election of officers will feature tonight's meeting of the Holy Name society of St. Margaret's church. Plans will also be made for the continuance of the so- ciety's annual bowling tourna- ment and weekly card contests. The past year has been one of the most successful in the history of the society. reflecting most creditably on the efforts of the present leaders. who include Richard Baldwin. president: Henry smithwick. vice-president, Harold Brennan, secretary and Bernard Scanlon, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
EARTHQUAKE FELT

Manila. P. T., Dec. 14-tUP)--An earthquake of considerable intensity shook the Island of Luson at 4:i4 p. m. today end lasted several sec- onds.
 Manila apparently was not dam aged. Reports were not received im- mediately from outlying provinces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
SCOUT COMMITTEE
 TO MEET TONIGHT

Two committee meetings in con- nection with local Boy Scout activi- ties will take place this evening, 1t was announced at headquarters this morning by David Babson, scout executive.
 At 5:30 o'clock the activities com- mittee of district B will meet at headquarters. Vernon Abel, comrnis- sioner, will be in charge of the ses- sion.
 Henry Donohue, assistant director, will be in attendance at scout leader round table of district D, which will be held this evening in the state armory on Field street. Carl Loether will be in charge of the meeting, assisted by Harry Hyde. district commissioner. Troops 1. Q, 12, IS, 19 and 28 will be represented at the district D session this eve- ming
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
PLATOON MEMBERS ON NEW SCHEDULE

Following an order announced yesterday by Police Superintendent William J. Roach, members of all platoons in the department reported Is minutes earlier at headquarters for roll call today. The change went into effect with the morning pla- toon today, which reported at 6:45 a. m., instead of 2 o'clock.
 The change was made to allow policemen going off duty to leave their posts earlier, and save them from working overtime.
 Members of Platoon B will report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
DUKE POWER co.
 CASE SENT BACK
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 Analysing the procedure by which the case came to the high court af- ter having been remanded once by the circuit court of appeals, the court said:
 we thus have situation in which both courts have failed to act in accordance with the stand ards of proper procedure"
 In Federal Court
 The suit was brought originally in the federal court for South Caro- lima. It named Public Works Ad- ministrator Harold L. Ickes, Green wood county and the Greenwood finance board as defendants. An injunction to restrain fulfillment of the contract under which the work was to be done was asked.
 Requirements of the contract re- garding power rates caused the lower court to invalidate the origi- nal agreement. Before the case was appealed, a new contract was signed. On the filing of the new contract with the court of appeals, that tri- bunal directed that the lower court reconsider the case from the stand point of the new contracts.
 Contention of Ickes
 Ickes contended that there was no intention on the part of the federal government to control the rates of the project except to sec that they were high enough to assure repay ment of the loan.
 On consideration of the second contrac the trial court again con- demned the loan and grant and held, at the same time, that title II of the national industrial recovery act, under which the loan was made, was unconstitutional as an improper delegation of power by congress.
 The court of appeals reversed the trial court and upheld validity of the loan and grant.
 The power company contended that the power policy placed the federal government into competi- ton with private industry and in- vaded the rights of the states.
 The decision indicated the courts opinion that when Ickes signed the new contract with Greenwood coun- ty, 8. C., for the construction of the Buzzards Boost project, the origi- nal law suit brought by Duke be- came moot" that is, the issues had so changed that no cause of litiga- ton remained.
 Lower Court Failed
 The appellate court, the supreme court indicated, should have set aside the district courts injunction against the contract and remanded the case to the lower court with in- structions to dismiss it.
 Tn this instance, the circuit court of appeals could not leave in ef- fective operation the final decree of the district court and at the same time revest that court with juris- diction to retry the case" the opinion said.
 "The appellate court failed to make its ruling with proper clarity and definiteness. For that reason the district court failed to under stand the essential purport of the order to remand. The district court did not understand that 1t was re- vested with complete Jurisdiction and it's decision was not rendered with Q consciousness. of its power and its duty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston. Dec. 1l-(UP) - Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island-- Generally fair and slightly warmer tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy. sofewhat warmer on coast, Connecticut - Generally fair and slightly warmer tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Quit Claim Deeds

Suhe SAehhh DCeuo
 Thomas Lynch to Florence Lynch Leas, real estate on the east side of Orange street.
 Joseph Bailey to Maria Di Gra- zia Basile, real estate on the east side Nof South Main street.
 Jennie E. Sibley to Maria Di- Grazia Baslle, real estate orf the east side of South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14

and held for this reason the suit should not have been entertained. The press agency which furnished
 news service to member papers in Seattle and Bellmgham charged the
 radio station with pirating it's prop
 erty and was damaging the associa- ton and it's clients.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
Department s Records Declared Unavailable
 To Insurance Agents
Contrary to Assertion of Lawyers Files Not Open for Inspection By AdiustOrs- Work of Traffic Survey
 Committee Reviewed By Supt. Roach in Address

Files and records of the police traffic squad are not available for use by insurance adjusters,, said Superintendent of Police William J. Roach at the monthly meeting of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-14
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds

Wilbur R. Stone to the Water bury Building & Loan Associat ton, real estate on the east side of Ellsmere avenue, $3,00O.