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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
Supervisors Arrange
 Gala Social Function
Guest Artists to Feature Washington Parks Closing
 Program Tonight Testimonial for Patrick Moran
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

One of the most successful play- ground seasons in years at Wash ington Park will be brought to a close today with field day sched- uled for this afternoon and gala dance tonight at the Community House. The dance is the first an- rual one to be sponsored by the supervisors and chairman John Kelly has announced the list of patrons and patronesses as follows:
 The list included: Mir. and Mrs. Edward Blake, MT. and Mrs. Thom- as Reynolds, MT. and Mrs. William Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Fred Rochon, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Dulac, MT. and Mrs. George Corcoran, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kendrick, MT. and Mrs. Michael Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Ford, Mir. and Mrs. George Holmes, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Donahue, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Pelch, MT. and Mrs. William O'Donnell, MT. and Mrs. Edward Curley, MT. and Mrs. Chrisin Braun, MT. and Mrs. Charles Earth, MT. and Mrs. Frank Malley.
 Tn connection with the entertain rnent features arranged in connec- ton with the dance, the committee has announced that several of the city's best known artists will be in- troduced to the gathering and will be seen and heard in the specialties that have made them favorites in this section of the state. Headlining the bill will be Miss Alice Bergamo, who has been starred as ( dancer of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
RAMONA MADISON
 IS PRETTY BRIDE
Lone Oak Avenue Girl Weeds Flyod Smith;
 Ladies' Aid Meets
WATERvILLE

The wedding of Miss Ramona Madison, daughter of Mrs. Elna G Madison of Lone Oak avenue and Floyd Benjamin Smith, son of MT and Mrs. Albert J. Smith of Lefang. well avenue, took place Saturday ai the Second Congregational church and was performed by Rev. John Q Walker.
 The bride was attended by Mis- Ruth Faber, of Faber avenue, al maid of honor and Roger Seavel served as Mir. Smiths best man The ushers were Charles B. How land and Louis Ranslow. A reception ct the home of the brides mother followed the cere. mony.
 Following their return from wed- ding trip MT. and Mrs. Smith will make their home on Lone Oak ave- nue.
 'N Ladies' Aid Society
 The Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Methodist church is holding its reg ular monthly meeting this afternoon at the parlors of the church. A new program of unusual interest is being planned for the current fall and winter season.
 First Friday
 Confessions in preparation for the usual first Friday devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart will be heard at St. Michael's church to- morrow afternoon and evening be- tween the hours of 3:S0 and 5:30 o'clock and 7:30 and 900 o'clock.
 Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning 6:30 o'clock and holy conl- munion will again be distributed ct TOO and 7:30 Q. m.
 .s, Pictures Popular
 The final moving picture show at Waterville park playground drew Q large and enthusiastic crowd last night. There was the usual program of regular subjects and this was supplemented by an educational film which had to do with the prop CT lighting of the home. These weekly entertainment at both the Waterville and Fairmount parks have done much to bring enjoyment and instruction to large group of young and older residents of Water vile and 1t is hoped that the park department will continue the prac- tice when next seasons program is arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
Posing As Laborer, Slick Artist Gets
 Profitable Results
Banks as Worthless Description of SwindIer Flashed By Police to All Business Men

"A clever passer of fraudulent checks who has already victimized clerks in two Waterbury stores and possibly number of others since his activities were reported to police was the object. of a search by de- tectives today. Working on only a ilneager description of the man which might fit hundreds of Water burians police were unsuccessful in obtaining clues which might lead to his arrest but asked that merchants and store employees be warned to be on the watch.
 Clad As Laborer
 Checks valued at $23.00 and $28.0O were passed by the man at Every body's Market on East Main street and Packers Outlet, Inc, on Union street, according to Detective Cro- nelius Shanahan.
 Dressed to resemble laborer, he offered in both cases checks drawn on the Citizens and Manufactur- ers' National bank over the sigma ture of Andrew K. Stole owner of the Waterbury Sheet Metal Works on Union street. MT. Stole's sig- nature appears twice on both checks, once apparently rubber stamped. A perforating riacfine is also used, according to police.
 t Different Banks
 Detective Cornelius Shanahan said clerks cashed the checks in both instances, unsuspiciolls because employees of the company have fre- quontly cashed checks at the stores. The bona fide checks, however, are drawn on a different bank and are signed "A. K. Stole."
 The man was described by store employees as a typical laboreY," coatless, dressed in a blue denim shirt and with sleeves rolled up. He is said to be about 40 years of age. Asked to identify himself, he pro- duced a letter head of local cor- poration addressed to "P. Sher- man. Police believe Q number of other stores may have been vic- tiinized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
STATE ROBBER
 GANG IS HELD

Danbury, Conn, Sept. 2.-CUP)- Five member of a gang who con- fessed to many robberies in Con- necticut and Massachusetts were ar- raigned in Danbury and Bethel city courts today and bound over, under heavy bonds, to this months term of superior court. They are Albert Gag non, 26, Lawrence, Mass, S10,0O0 bonds, Frederick Terrili, 1o, Newtown $5,0OO; Julia Domenski, 20, $5,000; all from Danbury court, and John Salas, 24, Haverhill, Mass, $5,0O0 from Methel court; Jennle Baltos- konis, IT, Danbury, $5,0O0.
 According to police, the quintet have confessed to robberies at Bethel, Derby, old Lyme and Dan- bury, and at Lowell and Lawrence, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
Merchants Here Victimized by Fraudulent
KELLY PROPOSED
 BYLEGIONNAIRES
Mayors Executive SeCre' tary Nominated for Vice.
 Commander Position

Thomas P. Kelly, executive secre- tary to Mayor Frank Hayes and holder of the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre, was nominated for junior vice-commander of Corporal Coyle post, American Legion, at 8 meet ing of the post last night. It mark ed the first time that Mir. Kelly fig ured in legion election.
 Michael J. Gallulo, present senior vice-commander, was nominated for commander. William T. Harrington, now junior commander, was nominated for senior vice-comman- der. There were no contests at last nights session, but nominations of various positions are still open.
 The annual election will be held the 18th, and the new slate of offi- cers will be. installed the 29th. The new commander will appoint a member to fill the post of adjutant,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
HUSBAND, WIFE
 DEADIN TRAGEDY

nanforth, Me-, Sept. 2--(UP)-An kstvanged couple lay dead today after the husband, Asa Dewitt, 60, had shot his 56-year-old wife Nora and then turned the shotgun on himself because she refused his re- peated offers of reconciliation.
 Their 13-year-old daughter Mabel told the tragic story from the bed where she lay i'll.
 Dewitt, who had been estranged from his wife for months, suddenly came into her sick-room yesterday, Mabel said.
 "He had been asking her, and just kept telling him she couldn't take him back again. He came into my room and gave me his pocket
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
WALTER MALINS
 WINS WHEATIES 5
New Y Secretary ExceIs on Diamond After Dor
 mitOry Supper

Twenty men from the ''Y" Dorm Village were present at the regular weekly dorm outing at the Y Camp lastnight. Those present from the Y village; Hiram Kelsey, Ray Wal ker, Tom Murphy, Ray Palmer Harry Shore, Dan Baker, Chet HraV Fred Knoblock, Gordon Gentle, Clifford Warner, Warren Bosuesl Otto Huelster.
 Guests included John Murphy. Bud Davis, Walter Malins, new as- sociate boys director, and Cai Mar. tin. AHnbrey Greenlaw cooked the supper over an open fire with steak sandwiches and corn on the cob be- ing the principal coures. DanflQ Baker poured.
 The ball game followed the sup- per. Fred Knoblock's third fioqr team took over the top-siders to even up for last weeks defeat. Malins, heavy hitting Springfield man, cracked several balls over the fence to win the coveted wheatiss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
|FornerMusical .ConedyStarIn |DefendantRole
Tells Court WOlcOtt Is Not Her Place of Residence
 or DOnliciIe

Fritzi Scheff, famous radio singer and Wolcott resident, against whom a foreclosure action was directed two weeks ago, today filed in superior court a plea in sbate- ment. Attorney Milton Mey- CTS, acting for the former star of the musical comedy and light opera stage, filed the plea, contending that the papers in the case were not actually served on the de- fendant.
 Attorney Meyers says that the writ identifies Miss Scheff as "of New York" and that the only service made in the case was the leaving of the writ at the property owned by Miss Scheff at Lake Hitchcock, Wolcott.
 The plaintiff in the suit of Rose Preslopsky, who asks @ foreclosure judgment against the singer, claim ing that a mortgage remains un- paid. Several years ago, the Home owners Loan Corporation brought a foreclosure action against Miss Scheff. The Preslopsky suit is brought against Miss Scheff and Miss Eugenia Chapel of New York
 Tn the plea filed today, it Is claimed that the Wolcott property is not Miss Scheff's residence or domicile". The return made by the deputy sheriff, 1t is said, does not indicate "good and sufficient ser- vice" of the writ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
|BATHTUB BURGLAR
 COMES BACK SOON
Dtectiye Joseph Bender to Accompany Him
 From Nebraska

Detective Joseph Bender will leave for Lincoln, Nebraska, septem- Der 90 to bring back to Waterbury the so.cailed "Bathtub Burglar" alleged to have been the perpetrator of Q series of house breaks here sev- eral years ago. The youth Is sched- uled for release from Nebraska states prison, october 3 and extra diGion paper have been prepared. He has been serving Q several years sentence for Q number of burglaries ln Omaha but will be paroled. Detective Bender will make the D. OOO mile Journey by train.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
m CIve pIavI
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Sept. 2- (UP)-- weather forecasts:
 Massa chuse tts---Cloudy, probably occasional showers atonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer tonight except on South coast.
 Rhode Island - Cloudy, probably ocoasionai showers tonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer tonight.
 nnecticut--Clouay probably oc- caHlonai showers tonight and Thurs day. Slightly warmer tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
So, We Just Kept Telling Tom, Dick and Harry
rsrA BLIsHrD 1883

$3s.50 Buys e London Made English Topcoot, or Winter 0vercoot - Next Months Price $50 - and Those English Topeoots ot $38.50 Went Like Hot Cakes, Because q Saving of $11.5O Doesn't Grow on Every Bush. Wonderful Lewis and Horris Island tweeds in the colorful blends inspired by the Lichen, the Heather, the Burberry foliage, and the blue of the sea, of these seq bothed shores of the island outposts of old Scotland.
 They're greet coats to rub elbows with the great and the near great in the overcoot WorId they're greet coots to look for word with to q great old fosh- toned winter, becouse they can loke it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
aN.AU. s. J. J.MEETING

Unit 2S, NUsJ, comprising the Willow street section, will meet to- morrow night at e:iD o'clock at St. Margaret's hall. A discussion of acs ttvitIen for the fall and winter gea- son win feature tho session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
Moran Honored

Patrick J. Moran, popular Wash ington Hill young man and former manager of the Washington Hill A
 O., baseball team was guest of honol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
OLD HISTORIAN
 DIED TUESDAY

Brookline, Mass, Sept. 2.-(UP)- Charles Frederick White, 30, con- sulting engineer and historian, died at his home yesterday after two weeks illness.
 Born in Roxbury, he graduated from Worcester Institute cf Tech- nology and Stevens Institute of Hoboken, N. J. When nine years old he tolled the bell on the first parish church here in celebrat ton of Lees surrender ct Appomattox. White was member of several his- torical societies both here end abroad.
 He leaves wife, two brothers and Q sister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

Has "Our Fritxie" given Wa terbury and WoIcott the go-by? She states in . court plea that Wolcott is not her place of residence. The former song stress of Victor Herbert's mem- Orable Operettas is having court troubles these days. In above photo she is brOadcasting free quest numbers '-not her trou- bleS!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

at Q testimonial Monday night at
 Inn given by a num-
 Der of his friends. MT. Moran v,ll
 be married September 14 ct St. Francis Xavier's church to Miss Margaret McKenna of South street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

outstanding ability on amateur and professional programs. She has ap- peared in vaudeville and musical comedy performances. Sharing the spotlight with her will be Betty Murphy, Shirley Maloney, Anita Kendrick and Donald Doll, all popularly known on the hill and whose presence will be instrumental in attracting many to the social function.
 Hill-Billy Band
 There will be meeting of the nowly formed Hillbilly band tomor- row night ct the Community house. Anyone on the "Iiil" that can play any sort of an instrument is invited to attend the meeting.
 Meeting Tomorrow
 A meeting of the comrnitte fin charge of the memorial to the late Martin Scully will be held Thursday evening at the Community house.
 To Give Plays
 Plans are now underway at the Community house to secure Mrs. Healey to direct various plays, both for the children and adults.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

the position now filled by Joseph A, Brenneis.
 Other nominations were as fol- lows: Finance ofilcer, Michael H. Toomey; assistant finance officer, Chester A. Haude; service officer, Robert F. Birt; assistant adju- tant, George Karnofsky; Ameri- canism officer, Joseph A. Hackett; historian, Gunnar A. Schlander; chaplain, Morris H. Shapiro; ser- geant at arms, Edward Blake.
 Sales tax receipts in New Zealand are much larger fhan last wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Joaeph Cutrali. NAueatuck; Vlc- toria Brlotti, sl Barnes street exten- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

book. Then he kissed me and said, Goodbye Mabel
 "A few minutes later. heard the explosion in the kitchen and in Q little while there was another ex- plosion out in the yard"
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01
LOCAL OPTION
TO Be ASKED,
YORK STATES
Anti Saloon Head Predicts
Demand in Talk to
Church Group.

Times Special
ROCHESTER, Ind, May IL. E
York, Indiana Anti-Saloon League
superintendent, predicted today that
law authorizing local option would
be demanded of the next session OF
the General Assembly.
Mr.. York spoke at the eighty
fourth annual meeting of the Indiana
Conference of the Evangelical
Church.
THE church must be the leading
factor in bringing about this reform
The public schools must see to ii
that the effects of alcohol are taught
in every department Mr.. York said
Blamed for Diseases
He said that alcoholic excess was
responsible for IS per cent of all
social diseases.
These social diseases are the
greatest factor in the cause of in
sanity, pauperism and crime, and
are responsible for loss in wages OF
not less than sS4,Ooo,o0O a year, Mr.
York said.
From an economic standpoint,
the traffic in alcohol beverages has
been a colossal failure. We were
promised that the revenue from
liquor would balance the budget, but
instead, the budget of our country
is becoming more unbalanced every
day."
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01


alton cost of s25o,35o for the present
year, when 51a per cent was re-
stored.
Issues Explanatory Statement
In statement explaining its
action, the board pointed out that
it had met with representatives of
the Federation and Of the In
dianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
Representatives of the teachers" I"
the statement reads, requested a
larger restoral of salaries than that
granted and presented figures as TO
salaries and salary restorals, both
made and contemplated, in other
comparable cities and as to in
creased living costs which demon
strated that the request made is
by no means unreasonable.
Chamber of Commerce represent.
atives presented figures indicating
the probability of an increase in the
impending general tax levy. The
school property tax levy has been
reduced from 81 02 in 1929 to $0.89
for the current year.
Wage Below Average
The average (median) salaries of
teachers in Indianapolis are still
5000 lower this year, according to
the boards statement, in spite of
the 5h per cent restoration, than
the average (median) salaries for
teachers in all cities of over 100,-
600 population in the United States.
"The nature of the work of the
teacher requires constant study,
training and travel" the statement
reads. Salaries should be such as
to enable the teachers to continue
their work in summer schools: to
attend professional gatherings, and
to travel. All of these activities are
an essential part of the teachers
continuous training while in serv-
ice, and their inability to carry them
IN will initiate against the con-
tinued and increased efficiency of
our school system"
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01
THE INDIANAPOLIS TINES

purpose in larger amount for each
employe. The total requirements of
next year on employers will be 3
per cent of their pay roll.
Many small employers seem to
feel that they will not be affected,
but they will be required to pay the
Federal old-age retirement gay roll
tax for 1887, and their empoyes will
also pay the same tax.
These facts ought to have con-
sideration whenever officials con-
slider their budget anc tax plans.
"Complicating factors in the local
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01
ship viii be demanding increased

ship will be demanding increased
taxes.
Most citizens seem wholly un-
aware Of the manner in which they
are going to be directly affected by
the new social security taxes next
year. An employe earning $1,000 in
1887 will pay, directly. s36 In Fed
eral and state taxes for this pur-
pose, an entirely new tax payment.
For a great many this will more
than double their present tax pay
ments. Employers will be required
also TO pay new taxes for the same
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01
MAY 1, 1896

q limit beyond which these rates
should not go.
The local problem would be
somewhat simplified If the new
taxes which we're created by the
state during the last few years for
the purpose of spreading the tax
base were distributed to local units
on an equitable basis. This COM
munity is allotted from such taxes
only about one-third of the amount
it contributes.
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01

property tax problems are numer-
Gus. Last fall. the taxing officials
resorted to the use of accumulated
balances in funds in a substantial
amount In order to hold do.kn the
1886 rate. These balances will not
be available for next years needs,
and to that extent even the pres
ent expenditures will call for in
creased taxes.
Interest and maturities of the
bonded debt viii also call for larger
taxes. Coupling this with the un-
predictable needs for unemployment
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01

$500 Metal Theft Reported

Brass, aluminium, sheets of metal
and spools of lead valued at total
of $500 were stolen from the yard
of Ben Finkelstein, 129 w. McCarty-
st, early today, police were told
Burglars smashed lock on shed
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01

relief, old-age pensions and other
social security functions, and the
proposal for other salary expendi-
lures and new expenditures for pub
hc buildings and improvements give
some idea of the. discouraging situ-
alton that confronts taxpayers in
1887.
NO one acquainted with real
estate values and rental income
seriously can contend that such
property is not burdened seriously
by taxes. There most certainly Is
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01

likely to be confronted with de-
mands for the highest tax rate IN
the history of the city.
Explains Reason for Plea
''It was for this reason that repre-
lsentatives of the Indianapolis Cham
ber of Commerce in several con-
ferences with school officials dur
ing the last two weeks urged that
their action not be taken at this
time. 1t is impossible to know
what will be the demands on prop
erty taxpayers for unemployment
relief and the new public welfare
program, except that it is certain
that such requirements will call for
3 substantial increase in taxes for
these purposes.
"Other demands are being made
for larger expenditures by various
other local governmental units. The
chamber urged that these not be
considered piecemeal, but each in
relation to the entire problem.
THE outlook confronting the citi-
zens of this community for in
creased taxes in 1887 is anything but
reassuring. 1t appears that prac-
tically every single unit from the
Federal government to the town
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01
G. Of G. Raps Pay Raise
Granted City Teachers
Warns Taxpayers May
Face Highest Rate in
History Next Year.

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Flat Increase to Embrace
Larger Number, Is Stand
Taken by Board.

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dicates that property taxpayers are
likely to be confronted with de-
mands for the highest tax rate in
the history of the city.
The Indianapolis times., 1936-05-01

alton cost of s250,350 for the present
year, when 5h per cent was re-
stored.
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Richmond Group
Viii Not Increase
Milk Prices NO,U
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, August 22.-Retail
prices Of milk in Richmond will not
be increased on September /, but an
increase may become inevitable" in
the near future. producers and dis
tributors said after q closed meeting
here yesterday.
It was the third meeting held re-
Gently on the question. The Rich
mond Cooperative Milk Producers
Association had urged a price in
crease of l cent a quart.
Those in the meeting issued the
following statement:
Representatives Of producers and
distributors are unanimously agreed
that the cost of producing quality
milk has materially increased in the
recent past.
1T Is the opinion Of this group.
however. that the best interests Of
the milk industry generally would
not be served by price increase to
the consumer as of September /.
1T is agreed by all present that
If present production costs continue,
and general market conditions justify
it, an increase in price to the con-
sumner in the near future will be
inevitable"