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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
MARTIN EXPECTED
 TO GUIDE LEGION
Senior Vice Commander Is Slated for Local
 Conlnlandership
WATERvlLLE

Edward L. Martin, Senior Vice Commander ot Casper s. Davis Post of the American Legion, is scheduled to be elected commander of that organization at the annual election of officers of which will be held at Fraternity Hall on Tues day, September 9th. MT. Martins name was proposed by the ronniIl- ating committee at the last meeting. He will succeed E. Lester Platt, the present commander. Fred F. Seidel will advance to the post of senior vice-commander and the candidate named for the junior vice-com- membership is Robert Cosgriff.
 The post has enjoyed an excel- lent year under commander Platt and much credit goes to MT. Martin for his fine work as the senior vice-commander. The latter has been one of the hardest working mebabers of the post since its orr ganlzation in 1884 and hsa indicated his ability to lead the organization most effectively. All members ore urged to be present at the election on next Tuesday.
 Plumbers Win
 Tine Waterville Plumbers" repre- senting the Waterville Division in the Scovill Inter ' Department league, captured the 1936 baseball championship defeating the Wire Mil team 12 to ' in a play-off con- test at Hamilton Park. This gives thS WateFville team its fourth straight annual championship and the fifth championship in the last seven years.
 To Ralph Bates, the fighting manager of the team goes great deal of credit for his clever man agenient of the team particularly in the play-off contest.
 The team is comsoped of players from practically every department of the Waterville Division and has displayed unusual spirit and Tight during the current season.
 Gladi0li Display
 The famous gladiolus farm of pr. Stevens, located in the Hunt ingdon avenue section of Waterville is drawing large crowds daily to in spect the gorgeous collection of blooms which are now at their peak. Dr. Stevens has taken a large number of prizes at the national and state exhibits each year. Taking pine prizes with as many entries at Boston last month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
SONS CHOSEN
 AS EXECUTORS
Named in Will of Late Mrs. Emma Kunkel-Trust
 Fund for Husband

A trust fund for the care of her husband Is set up in the will of the late Mrs. Emma Kunkel, admitted to probate today by Judge Dennis J. Slavin. Mrs. Kunkel, wife of Lawrence Kunkel, died July IT.. After the husbands death, the es- state is to be divided equally among eight other heirs.
 Two sons, Pau1 and Lawrence, are named to administer the trust fund. All Mrs. Kunkeps property, real and personal, is left to them to hold in trust.
 On the death of the husband, the entire estate is to be divided among a step-son, Frank; three sons, Will liam, Paul, and Lawrence; two daughters, Marie Kunkel and Su- san Roberee; two grandchildren, Corine Elizabeth Kuhkel, and Paul Kunkel. u
 The will, drawn Oct. IS, 1885, names Paul and Lawrence Kunkel as executors of the estate. Mrs. Kunkel died July IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
WILL EXTRADITE
 BETHANY JOE

Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. 1.--(UP)-- Arrangements were being made to- day for the speedy extyaditicn from Highland Lake, Me-, of Bethany Joe" Saedonis, 40, Bethany, and Miss Frances Wade, 26, Portland, Me, described by department of justice agents as central figures in the current statewide vice cleanup which has resulted in detention of 37 persons.
 When returned here they will be arrAigned before U. 8. Commissioner William J. Wholean. They are be- ing held in Maine under $l5,00O bonds each on fugitice warrants.
 Meanwhile Eleanor Di Martini, 20, Brooklyn, N. Y, was remanded to county jail under $2,0OO bond as g material witness. She was brought here from New York city. She will be arraigned with the others in U, s. district court September lS at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
3O,OOO TO GET
 OLD AGE PENSION

Boston, Sept. 1-(UP)-Approxi- mately 3O,0OO Massachusetts men and women became eligible for old age assistance today when the new low governing this provision under the federal social security act went into effect.
 Reduction of the age minimum for receiving this cash aid from 70 to 05 years probably will increase the number of recipients to 60,oO0 within year, according to director Francis Bardwell.
 He estimaked that Massachu- setts would spend $l6,000,00o to Sl6,00o, 100000 on old age assistance during the year beginning today.
 Applications are now being re- ceived in each community. either at the public welfare department or special offices created for the pir- pose. Cash aid to those eligible will be granted within a month after ap. plication. Applicants may have a $2000 equity in real estate. but this must be the home of the applicant. A burial fund of $3000 in cash is permitted, and insurance of not more than 5000 may be held by the applicant on his or her life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01

FIindanaeftal causes go deeper than that, however. Existing quar- rels have their basis in ancient seeds of discords, scwn as hard- bitten labor leaders rose through the ranks to positions of prorni- hence in the union movement.
 Behind the scenes is the same old argument which has disrupted lahor's inner councils for 50 years whether workers should be or ganized by crafts or by industries.
 Two Rival Camps
 The federation, sponsoring craft unionization, and the c. I. O. with it's industrial organization drive, finally have aligned themselves in two opposing camps. A permanent split is possible, unless compromise IS reached before September 5, the date on which the executive coun- cil's suspension order automatically takes effect.
 The union struggle in America became nationally significant about 50 years ago, when theold Knights of Labor, which was in many ways an industrial type body, was the principal voice of the worker.
 It included about 100000 labor CTS of all types and was organized into vertical" assemblies. Among It's members was almost every kind of worker except lawyers and saloon keepers.
 FOrceful Leader
 The Knights were explained by Terence V. Powderly, 8 ght-lipped, forceful man who was willing to champion ideas with fist as well as acid tongue.
 Rising rapidly in the background at the same time was another body of workers headed by a powerful young cigar maker named Samuel Gornpers.
 Sam Gompers believed in accru- ing to skilled labor It's rightful share of high wages. He repre- sented highly technical craft. He was a militant man, self-assertive.
 Confident of his backing, Com pers called a general strike for the eight-hour day on May day, 1886. Although his supporters were en- thusiastic about the project, Pow derly urged them not to partici- pate.
 Power Waned
 When thousands of the Knights joined Gompers' strike, Powderly was placed in an unfavorable light in the eyes of the workers. His or ganization waned slowly into ob- livioi. Gompers had broken the back of the Knights of Labor.
 In December, 1886, GGsnpers' group reorganized into the Ameri- can Federation of Labor. This body has maintained the longest continuous tradition of any cen- tral labor alliance in American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
NAVY SUSPENDS
 CRUISE SOUTH

Tokyo, Sept. 1.-(UP)-The navy suspended the projected southern cruise of the third squadron today and ordered 1t to remain near Shanghai because of tension over the Killing of two Japanese news paper correspondents by a Chinese mob ct Chengtu last week.
 A committee representing the pub. fishers of Nichi Nichi, Asahi, Hochi and other newspapers presented a resolution to Premier Koki Hirota urging @ full investigation of the Chengtu incident and the elimina- ton of "the root of evil"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
TRAFFIC STAFF
 PAID OFF HERE.
Checks Given for First Two Weeks By Pay-
 master Yesterday

Just when things began to look pretty black for members of the WPA trafflc survey staff, after they had been waiting for four days for pay checks, the paymaster arrived from New Haven yesterday after- noon and paid them for their first two weeks of work since the project was resumed three weeks ago.
 The regular WPA pay daX for a work period which ended 10 days ago was last "Wednesday and at that time the members of the traflc Sur- vey stan were somewhat mystified when they received no cheeks. They looked in vain on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for said checks, but yesterday, just when 1t began to olook as if they were in for another de- lay, the checks for the first two weeks work were delivered.
 The present work period for out door workers on WPA projects here ends Saturday and work will be resumed at the beginning of next week. At the athletic field project, however, there will be no cessation of the work during the regular re- cess for other employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
FIVE MILE SWIM
 STARTS TODAY

Toronto, Ont, Sept. 1--(UP)--A field of 8 distance swimmers is ex-
 pected to plunge into the icy waters of Lake ontario late today in the annual Canadian national exhibi-
 tion worlds" championship pro- fessional five-Inile swim. Seventy two of the entrants passed physi- cal examinations las night and more were expected to qualify today be- fore the race starts at 5 p. In., e.d.t.
 The race carries $400 in prize money, of which $2b00 goes to the winner. The runners-up will take down $750, with $S50 offered for third, $2oo for fourth, $l00 for fifth, and $50 for sixth and seventh places. Favorites to win today, and thus repeat his 1885 victory, is wiry little Gianni Gambi, Italian ace, who set the record last year at two hours, eight minutes and 55 seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
A La Cleveland

With three "favorite sons" en- tered in the race for the noMina- ton the 14th Senatorial district convention will be held by dem- ocratic delegates in the Grange Hall, Prospect, Thursday evening at 8 p. m. The candidates include Thomas Grant of Naugatuck, Victor Barber and John Brewer of Milford. It's atlybody's race, claim observers. One of the in- teresting features in connection with the convention is the fact that the new, progressive spirit of Prospect democrats is recognized by the selection of the town for the official meeting and norninat- ing proceedings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
McEVOY PRESIDES
 IN ROCKVILLE COURT

Judge Frank P. McEvoy of this city presided at the opening of the superior court term for i0S6-S7 at Rockville this morning. Both crim- inal and civil terms were opened today.
 September Il. the fall iaaturaliSa- ton session will begin at Rockville. Judge McEyoy will transfer to Put nam the 22d. He will preside at Waterbury from Dec. 3i to Feb. 1e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01

OUT ACCIDENT" in the past 30 years, Mir. Perkins became Con- necticut's outstanding driver. His record eclipsed the best Waterbury had to offer, in fact the best any city, town or bor- ough in the state could present. A series of receptions and social events are being held for the distinguished drivers of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
Market Prices Moued hregularly At Start
Bonds, Cotton Advanced Dollar Held Steady-Autos
 at dstilI-Sheets Showed But Little Change

stock, opened 5,o0O shares at II S-4 unchanged. Chrysler and General Motors lost Ia point at IA 7-8 and 67 1-8 respectively. Studebaker was unchanged at IS S-4.
 Steels were little changed. U. s. Steel opened at 70 3-8, its previous close. Bethlehem lost Ia to 67 1-4.
 Dupont opened at 156 1-4 off 3-4; Douglas Airc:;xft 71 IA off 1-4; International Harvester 78 off 5-s; Sears Roebuck s3 IA up 1-2; Ana conda 38 "a up 1-8; Consolidated Edison 43 3-4 off 1-8; Standard of New Jersey 62 1-2 off 3-S and Wes- tinghouse Electric 130 3-4 up 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
Oyezl Oyez!

The court of common pleas opened its 193e-37 term at 10 o'clock this morning, and court was immediately adjourned till Friday, when the first short caI- endar session will be held. Judge Miles McNiff presided'a the op- ening of court today.
 This years opening is the earl lest that the court has had in some years. Under the statutes, the court opens Its new term on the first Tuesday in September, the day this year coming on the first of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01

Backed by thousands of indignant motorists, the New Haven AtitoHno- tive Servicemen's association is making strenuous protests against the proposed inspection of autoino- piles in private garages. The matter will be taken to Hartford later this week and placed before Col. Michael A. Connor, commissioned of motor vehicles.
 Five hundred petitions were is- sued by the SerVicemen's associa- ton over the weekend and more than l5,0O0 signatures were received. The principle behind this movement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
HIGH-LoW LIGHTHOUSE

Honolulu (UP)--The lighthouse on tiny Lehua Island in Hawaii is the highast and lowest in the United States. It stands roc feet above the sea, higher than any other in American waters. But the lighthouse itself is only 10 feet high, lowest Of its Kind in the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
CouRTEOUs POLICE

Miami, Fla. (UP)--Hoping 70 curb the drunken driver menace Public Salty Superintendent An- drew ]. Kavanaugh has altered the services of a police officer to drive the automobile of any person who has been drinking and does not be- lieve himself in condition to drive the cor himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
Casualty

Struck and Injured by car on Grand street opposite the post office shortly after 8 o'clock this morning, Ettore Dellabate, 52, of IS Vermont street, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital where au- thorities said he had sustained a possible fracture of the knee. The injured man was brought to the hospital by Orlando Moffo, of i46 Grand street, driver of the car, and Tony Diamond. His condition Is not serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
BY ELMER c. WALZER TInited IspMaS IFfnameial EHifnr

New York, Sept. 1-(UP)-Prices moved irregulaFly in 8 narrow range at a moderately active opening on the stock market today, while bonds and cotton advanced and the dollar held steady.
 Packard, yesterdays most active
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Burglary

Merchandise valued at $15 was stolen last night or early this morning from the Eagle Oil Company service station at 1850 South Main street, according to police. Loot included two and one half gallons of motor oil, two cans of polish and two rolls of tape. The break was inves- tigated by Detective Lieutenant Matthew Balanda and Detective Cornelius Shanafan, who said that entrance had been gained through a side window which was pfied open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
Seeing the Sights

With others, who have been crowned the safest of safe" drivers in their native stStes, EdsOn A. Perkins of Torrington is now an honOred guest in New York city. Having piloted auto- mobiles fer a distance approxi- mating .SOO,OOO miles WITH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
BY c. L. SULzBERGER

Washington Sept 1-(UP)-A the stress and strife of
 half century of warning the organized labor front IS bound up in the split which has caused the American Fed ation of Labor to order suspension of onehrd of it's 300 GOO members. "Fomenting insurrecton" the formal charge on which the A. F. of L. executive council voted to suspend 12 unions affiliated with John L. Lewis committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01

Canadian. motor vehicle sales in January showed an increase of 60 per cent over the same period last xaaE ..... -. ...,.. ...!, z! |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01
Feared in New Auto Inspection Proposal
|STRIFE IN ORGAN|zED LABOR
 NOTHING NEW IN ITS HISTORY
Dominant Leaders Have CIashed In Other Years
 Just As Green And Lewis War Today

NOTE: This the second of series of dispatches between the American Federation e2 Labor and the Committee for Industrial Organization.
 Pres Associations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-01

The ldee seems tbe to dlsgulsa staxes so's they'll loek like free { lunches. ElvIry HlgsIns ls flndln' ready sale { for her old furniture slnce she : doubled ths prles and called 'em elr
 tIahes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
TREE AND PROGRAM
 AT s. LUKE'S CHURCH

In St. Luke's Church in Douglas, the children will have their Christ mas tree and program Sunday even- ing beginning at o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
MORAN IS LEAVING ALASKA FOR SOUTH

George Moran, one of the most popular men ever to tap a tele- graph or radio key in the Signal Corps Alaska service, will soon bid farewell to the Territory for a time at least, says a recent issue of the Fairbanks News Miner
 George has been transferred to the Seattle office and he will be heading south from Fairbanks on the train which will meet the S.. s. General Gorgas at Seward. He will go out on crutches as the re- suit of a sprained ankle suffered while he was skiing few weeks. ago. Originally hailing from Bos- ton and in Alaska with the Signal Corps since 1922, Moran was five years at Anchorage, and has been in Fairbanks for the last three years. As a matter of fact he has served in almost every Alaska city except Cordoya and Sitka. Every where he has taken an active in terest in athletics and has made friends by the score in every city he has been in.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
PERFECT LOVE
 TEAM IN NEW
 CAPITOL FL N
Jack Holt Is Brawny Ship Captain in Dangerous
 Waters" Coliseum

What is being acclaimed the screens perfect love-team' comes Sunday to the Capitol Theatre in the Fox picture, Private Number {" Hands me Robert Taylor and love ly I etta Young are co-starred and s.le combination is said to be the outstanding film rom tic union since Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell were first cast to- gether.
 Filled with youthful love-making, gay romancing, and vivid drama with hilarious comedy by the irrepressible P Patsy Kelly, Private Number is said to be the years outstanding romantic hit.
 Private Number was directed by Roy Del Ruth with Raymond Griffith associate producer. The screen story was written by Gene Msrkey and William Conselman, based on play by Gloves Kin kesd.
 Jack Holt, popular star Of adven- ture films will be seen, starting Sunday, on the Coliseum screen in Dangerous Waters. Lambert Hill year directed the film for Univer- sal. The story presents the tri- umphs of a brawny man of the sea. In many ways it parallels the recent burning of the Moro Castle, but with a far happier fate for the { passengers, and very different performance by the crew.
 Jack Holt will be remembered for his excllent performance in Storm Over the Andes" Grace Bradley, an attractive Hollywood siren, who scored in Rose of the Rancho" and Anything Goes" gives an en- trancing portrayal in Dangerous Waters" Robert Armstrong and Charlie Murray contribute convinc- ing roles. Murray's new brand of comedy should appeal to audiences which have often laughed at his antics.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
DANA RECEIVES
 TANNING FROM
 THREE SCHOOLS
Coast Conference Faculty Advisors Move Against
 Movie Scouting

PASADENA, Cal, Dec. 26 The name of Bob Evans, barred by Car Herb Dana as a 1886 foot- ball official, was absent from the 1887 officiating list presented by the Pacific Coast Conference coach- es here
 Angry over the list. Evans friends in tile graduate managers associa- tion ropened the case later with a stormy session in prospect
 Stanford, Washington State ana the University of Southern Califor- mia were lined up sohdly in support Of Evans.
 Makes No Overiures
 Dana stood firm and said he would make no 'overtures' to Evans as a peace gesture.
 The California intercollegiate Association elected Clint Evans of the University of California at Ber- kelley president to succeed Harry WolterS of Stanford, 1887 schedules were adopted.
 Tho faculty group decided that movies taken of rival gridiron teams could not be shown during the cur rent season, but could be used the following year. Schools were plae- ed on their honor to do no scouting or coaching by movies the same season they meet a rival team
 California Aggies won the open date on October l6 on the Califor- nia at Berkeley schedule, while St. Mary's was moved to the opening date against the Bears.
 Athletes from the State Agricul- tural School at Davis will not be allowed to transfer to University of California or U. C. L. A. without penalty or loss of eligibility.
 That much of the faculty repre- sentatiyes of the Pacific Coast Con- ference of graduate managers and coaches made clear when they ta- bled a proposal which would have avoided considerably more material for Bear and Bruin athletic squads.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
MRS,AGNESCA PASSES AWAY IN HOSPITAL HERE
Pioneer Matron of Douglas Leaves Large Circle of
 Friends to Mourn Death

Mrs Agnes Garn, pioneer resi- dent of Douglas, died this morn ing at St. Ann's Hospital, about half an hour before 8 son and daughter, speeding to Juneau by airplane, arrived from Ketchikan, She succumbed to heart trouble after being confined to the hos pital since Christmas Eve. The widely known woman was a native daughter of Alaska, having been born at Unga 63 years ago. She came to Douglas 37 years ago where she had made her home since, acquiring large circle of friends. She was member of the Pioneers of Alaska, the Order of Eastern Star and Rebekahs.
 A son, Abbie, and daughter Mrs. Verne Hoban, had been noti- fled of their mothers illness in Ketchikan and left that city this morning with Pilot Alex Holden of the Marine Airways. When they arrived here they were met at the float with the sad news of their mothers passing.
 Besides Mrs. Hoban and Abbie, the pioneer matron is survived by another daughter, Mrs. A. Q. Von Konsky of San Francisco; two other sons, Joe and William of Douglas; brother, E. S. Cashel of Doug las, and two nieces, Mrs. E. B.. Mors of San Francisco and Mrs. George Fleek of Douglas
 The body is at the c. w Carter Mortuary pending funeral arrange ments.
 Mrs. Hoban is staying here at the home of Judge and Mrs. Will jam A. Holzheimer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
cHRisTMAs pROGRAnIs

A Community tree for all the chE- dren of the Island with appropria se exercises will be held in the base ment of the Episcopal church Sum day evening at o'clock All par ents and children are invited. The program will include:
 "The Christmas Tree That Didn't Get Trimmed several members ot Mrs. Guerin's class.
 Christmas carol, Away in the Manger," Virgil Sangsert and Helen Edwards class.
 Reading Little Boy Blue,' Shir- ley Edwards.
 Reading -Bennie Handahl, Carol Cochrane, Roy Dean Du Pree and Patsy Balog.
 Reading-Donald Bonner.
 Carols, The First Noel" and Holy Night Mrs. Guerin's class of girls.
 Reading-"J Just Before Christ mas" Curtis Bach.
 Reading - Father We Thank Thee" Betty Kibby.
 Song" Jolly Good Times" Mrs. Rice's class of boys.
 Margaret Pearce, accompanist.
 The children of the Catholic Sun day school are invited to attend the Christmas tree festivities at the Par ish hall in Juneau Sunday after noon.
 Tree celebration with program of dances for government school chil- dren and patrons is being postponed until later on due to illness amongst the latter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
DOUGLAS
 NEVIS
iiaLYDAx GYfslNEss ts
 a.-. REp0RTED- SUCCESSFUL

A general holiday spirit of good cheer and merriment prevailed throughout Douglas fer the Christ mas celebration yesterday and the evening before, with prosperous business and numerous parties being enjoyed
 Fair trade was reported by the stores. At the tfoetz Grocery, Gene Weschenfelder was on duty on the meat market side assisting during the absence of Sante Degan who is still on the sick list.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-26
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Sunday services
 1:30 pm. Bible School 2.30 Preaching service. All are inWted to these services and to worship with us.