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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

M. Kreml, of the Evanston, I'll, DO. lice department, who is later to come to Waterbury to organize Q special accident squad.
 The course has been approved by the International Association of Police Chiefs, the Connecticut Po- lice Chiefs association, the state de- partment of motor vehicles and the New England governors trafilc com- mittee. On their return to Water bury, the thre local men will act aS instructors to the trafilc detail.
 Lieutenant Kreml will come to Waterbury October % and remain here two weeks for the reorganiza- tion of the accident squad.
 Later this fall, Q member of the department yet to be selected will attend the special course sponsored by the Federal Bureau of lnvestiga. ton ct Washington for the im- provement of the personnel of the nations law enforcement agencies. Police representatives from ell sec- tions of the country will attend this course.
 Superintendent William J. Roach has received Q letter of acknowl- edgement from J. Edgar Hoover,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Revocation Today
 The postmaster's authority Co cash checks directly at the post of- flee was revoked by federal order today and henceforth veterans must apply to the central accounting of- Ace in Hartford.
 Postmaster Babin pointed out that figures of $ee0,e00 as c total of bonds already cashed were taken at the close of business Thursday night. Applicants yesterday and this morning may increase the total slightly. The total value of bonds distributed in Waterbury was Sl, 700, 900.
 Under the new procedure the ap- plicant will receive his check through the mails and will have to walt Q few days before It's arrival. No Rush
 The close of the Waterbury post offlce as Q clearing house brings to an end q three month period which began midway in June with the distribution of bonds to hundreds of local veterans. Bonus distrihu- ton here from the beginning was marked by Q restraint on the part of veterans which completely up- set predictions of spending orgy. Contrary to general expectations, Waterburians were in no hurry to convert the bonds into cash and c vast majority of the veterans who did 50 utilized only part of their new assets to pay bills or purchase long delayed necessities.
 Hartford Leads
 Recent figures disclose that the Hartford post office, central agency for approximately 100 other post offices, paid out $o,44o,40o or 60 per cent of the payments through. out the state. Bridgeport paid out $i, i,0i8, i60, New Britain, $876,0o0 and Stamford $06o,000. These figures may be augmented by totals for tho current week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
Washington

Intricate folk dances were clev- erly interpreted by daily habitues o fthe Washington Park Play ground yesterday before an appre- cative audience. Hungarian, Dutch, Spanish, French, Irish jigs, and a flower dance constituted the varied program given under the direction of Mrs. Thomas Healey and Eleanor Leahy. assisted by the playground supervisors.
 Those who interpreted the dances were: Eleanor Malhall, Rosemary Hayden, Patricia Mulhall, Theresa Connell, Beatrice Pelletier, Rather inc Shaker, Patricia O'Conner, Paulette Hebert, Anita Kendrick, Irene Buckley, Maybeth Reilly, Bessie Conda, Doris Glading, Rita Ryan, Grace MacCormack. Betty Dooley, Evelyn Vancelette, Edna Shearer, Lucy Castone, Mary O'Con- nor, Mary Phelan, Rita Conway, Agnes Shaker, Mae McEiaugh, Elea- nor O'Brien, Eileen McHugh, Betty Jean Dlonne, Jeanne Hebert ana Bonnie Matney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
WATERBURY MAN
 FREE OF BLAME
William Kirschbaum Exon. erated By Rockville
 Coroner in Fatality

Rockville, Aug. l5-Coroner John H. Yeomans of Andover yesterday exonerated William KirschbauEn, e4 Charles street, Waterbury, of crim. inal responsibility In the death of Miss Anna Cairns of Waterbury, fatally injured in on accident ct Holland, July 20 when 6 car Klrschs baum was driving skidded and hit an embankment. Miss Cairns was the sister of City Engineer Robert Cairns and Q retired teacher of Crosby high school.
 She died at Rockville City hoSpi- tai the day after the accident, which occurred on the Tolland- Rockville road about 800 feet from Holland center. Coroner Yeomans states in his finding: "An examination after the accident showed that both rear tires of the car were rather smooth, and that the left rear tire had blown out. It is impossible to tell whether this blowout caused the acc cident, or whether the smooth tires skidded on the damp crowned sur. face of the highway"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
DAMAGING FIRE IN
 STORAGE BUILDING

4 coke storage building owned by the Waterbury Farrel Foundry at the rear of the Bank street plant was damaged to the extent of 920O by fire about 9 o'clock last night. Michael Higgiston, watchman at the factory, turned in the box alarm. An alarm was also turned in by Al- bert c. Blakeman of the city yards, who saw Q reflection of the blaze. Two other alarms were recorded. Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said that some of the coke and Q por- ton of the storage crib were burned, but did not determine the cause of tho blazes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Seventy new style call boxes have been ordered by the police depart ment to replace those now in use and are expected to arrive shortly Superintendent of Police William J, Roach disclosed today. Described as being tho most up to dato equip- ment of their type, tho new boxes may he used in direct connection with the old switchboard, although the latter is obsolete and badly in need of repairs, according to police authorities,
 Direct Contact
 An outstanding advantage of tho new type of box will bo the method of direct contact between the oper- ator and the patrolman on the beat impossible through the present Sys- tenn, the superintendent pointed out. The new boxes are equipped with Q buzzer which instantly brings the call to the attention of tho opera tor when the receiver iS lifted of the hook. Under the system in use now the p0trolman must push Q lever to call the operator and 1t is impossible to ascertain at headquar- ters from what box the call B rung in.
 Calls made at headquarters from the new boxes will register the par. tieular box from which they are made.
 Switchboard Needed
 Superintendent Roach said the new equipment would arrive in seV- eral shipments, and that the boxes would be installed as fast aS they are received. Within c few months all of the new boxes will probably bo in use.
 It k expected that the switch- board ct headquarters, 2l years old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

State Senator J. Kenneth Brad. ley isn't 50 busy with young TO. publican affairs in the national campaign but what he can't throw his hat into the ring for the state campaign this fall. He wants to be State Senator from the 26th diStrict again and has SO informed county and district leaders, For. nor Rep. Alice Russ of Shelton is said to have had designs on tho senatorial nomination but with Bradley anxious and willin' it's not likely he will Do diSbarred.
 But talking about disbarring Senator Bradley has been asked to resign his town judgeShip If he continues to take so active 0 part in the national campaign. Even republican leaders would like to sec him give up tho Judi- cial robes while he be touring tho country in the interests of the Landon ticket.
 Congrcssman.at Large WI. liam M. Cltron of Middlet0wn, who k expected to be renomln. ated by tho democrats at Eastern Point In September addressed Ki. WanlS of NOrWalk Thursday noon. Ills subject was based on the cOn- greSsmAns recent trip through Germany and Russia.
 Removal of democratic state headquartorS from Pearl street to tho Donahue block on Main street, Hartford, is not going to prove hard to get used to. Lead CTS from all parts Of tho state had made familiar paths to tho Pearl Street rooms, but once they visit the new headquarters they should be agreeably impressed by It's pleasantneSS and convenience.
 The attempt of Attorney John Tobln to submit . ticket of del- egates for tho 18th senatorial c0n- ventl0n last night marked an. other step in his feud with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
FOOD PRICES IN
 RURAL AREA HIGH
New Haven COunty's Low.
 est in State Survey .' DiscIOses

New Haven county has the lowest food prices in the state, according to Q survey made by the state emergency relief comimSSion. All throughout the state, prices are higher in rural areas in urban dis- tricts, according to Mrs. Marguerite Miller, social service director for the ERC.
 Using as Q basis Q relief food or- der for an average family, workers for the commission visited stores in typical towns in oil counties and secured prices. The average price for the order some time ago was 5000.
 Tn New Haven county the same food costs ee10. Hartford county is next, the order costing $0.30 there. Tn Mlddlesex county the cost was S033 and in New London county Se.3e. Fairfield county's average was S0A8, Windham's 90.60. Litchfield county topped the list, with $o.66.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

A brief perusal of the current situation in connection with Q de- cision made by tho board of edu- cation about two months ago to close one room, containing four grades, at the Oronoke school, and to rage the Park road school building, points to the fact that the residents of those school districts, which are under the supervision of tho board have very little chance of effecting any change in the decision of tho board through the courts.
 Decision Quoted
 According to the Connecticut sta- tuteS, Chapter l48 of the Public Acts of 1900, the decision of the case of the State of Connecticut OK rel. the town of Huntington, Conn.,, ,VS the Huntington town
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
Chase

Competing in the swimming meet for girl contestants at the Chase Park pool last night Miss Eleanor Sherwill scored II points to annex the championship of the junior division. Miss Sherwill won the 70 yard free style event, later pacing in the 40 yard breast stroke and back stroke races. Miss Mar garet Shugdinas registered with 10 points as a result of finishing first in the back stroke event and plac- ing in the % yard contest. Miss Sophie Unikas finished in third po- sition.
 Jean Nutbrown won the honors for the midget division captur- ing Q 90 yard free style and the 20 yard backstroke. finishing second in the breast stroke. Mary strickulii
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
TERRYVILLE BOYS
 HELD FOR POLICE
Pair Admit Breaking Into Bridgeport Golf
 Clubhouse

Two Terryville youths were held for Bridgeport police at headquart- CTS here today after they had ad- mitted breaking Into the clubhouse at Q Bridgeport golf course where they took 2i new golf balls and two 2ipper jackets. one of the youthS gave his name as Walter ProchVicki 10, of i7 School street, TerryVille, The other was l6.year.old boy.
 The two youths were picked up by Motor patrolmen Joe Mccarthy and Babe" Green, who were in- vestigating 0 brek at Q West Main street tavern early this morning, They denied entering the tavern but were booked on suspicion when the golf balls were found in their possession.
 At the tavern, owned by Jerry Scorpion ct e74 West Main street, 936 in cash was taken, according to Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens, Detectives, are Investigating the break.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

finished second.
 One of the novel events of the evening presented by Supervisor Edward Keenan was 0 balloon race which won the approval of some 300 spectators. Christine Hinkley managed to cross the width of the pool ahead of Q dozen or more other contestants to win in the midget sets while Elaine Morrissey won this title from several other junior contestants.
 The meet was held under the supervision of Edward Keenan, Mrs Elizabeth Luddy and Revelle Fox supervisors who were assisted by Dr. Bernard O'Hara as starter, Henry ?. McGrath, announcer, Miss Peggy Canfield, Wilfred Matthewson, Peter Luddy, Henry Darlington, Miss Betty Palomba, Jake Reiger, Will liam Gaughan, Lou Kelley, George Chapman, and Thomas Murphy Following the meet refreshments were served to all entrants in the various events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
BACHELOR DINNER
 GIVEN CAMPBELL

Guertin's Inn was crowded to ca- pacity last night as l50 friends and relatives of James J. Campbell, em- ploye of the Shoe Hardware O., was given a bachelor dinner. MT. Campbell, who is to be married Tuesday was presented with a purse by those gathered.
 Vocal selections were sung by Marcel Doucette, Nelson Addice and William Margiotta. Thomas Mccarthy was toastmaster and Jo- seph Nestor was chairman of the arrangements committee.
 The speakers included Montague Cosgriff, William Gallagher, Ray mond OMara. Joseph Nastor. pr. Abe 6. Brown, Dr. Orpheus J. Bizzozero, Bernard Reilly, Fred Keefe and Joseph Flaherty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
Fuller St.

A card party and entertainment
 sponsored by the supervisors of the Fuller street playground will be held Tuesday evening at the Wash
 ington park community house, the proceeds of which will go towards
 costuming the children for the
 Pageant of Nations"
 Five awards were made in the
 Ion wheels" contest held yester-
 day at the playgrounds. The win- ners: Best entry, Matardo Manzolli;
 smallest, William Francis LePaige;
 oldest, Michael Opalenik; oldest. Bobby Scannell: largest, Raymond Zasturi. Miss Helen Noonan, David
 Scully and Thomas Dwyer, super visors, were in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
Superintendent Roach Designates Members
 For Special Course
Over TOO Policemen From All Sections of New Eng land to Receive Instructions Emergency Squad
 For Accidents to Be Organized in October

Three members Of waterburyI ''nneSt" will leave by train tomor- row for the New England Trafic school sessions to be conducted ct Harvard university for two weeks beginning Monday. Waterbury poe lice department representatives are gergeantS Patrick Foley and Charles McWeeney and Patrolman Joseph McEvoy. All enrollees for the two week course must report at the university for registration no later than tomorrow night.
 More than 100 policemen from oil sections of New England will at-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
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Return of NUSJ delegates from the national convention In Cleve. land should settle the question whether or not Terence J. 0'Ncll of oxford will got NUsJ backing ln the fifth congressional district. There seems Co be An impression In g.0.p. circles that their candl- date will bO Attorney Thomas Wall of Torrlngton despite tho prominence Of other g.0.p. candi. dates for thls honor.
 With Mondays primaries now only 6 formality, local democrats settled down today for what is expected to Do one of tho most vigorous campaigns in years. Only one slate of delegates was Suh- mitted to the town committee last night, and the present party, standard bearers are expected to- Do Fenominated when the respec. tive conventions are held.
 Governor Cross and Congress { man Herman Koppleman have been invited to speak ct the open. ing session oe the four-day oon- Vention of the New England Con. ference Of Colored Methodist Episcopal churches In Hartford next month. More than 300 dele- < gates will attend, z
 Senator Augustine Lonergan predicted in Washington yesler- day that thls state will got ap. 2 prOxlnately Sb00,O00 from thc government for flood control pro. allotment to thls state have been submitted to the president. ~
 WaterburyS republican organic Eation Sems to have taken Q new lease on life. Col. Frank Knox, the c. o. P. vice-presidential nominee, has been booked to speak here the 3ist and c large committee Is hard at work on ar- engagements. The Young Republi- cans have arranged to have Q sound truck 90 through tho citys streets next Tuesday to sing the praises of Gov. Ali Landon. A number of open meeting are planned for the campaign.
 Though it Is still early to make predictions, the dopesters are saying these days that only something entirely unexpected can give the republican nominees victories over either Senator JO. seph Lawlor or Senator George Culhane. Both are considered strong candidates and have huge support tn the 18th and 18th districts, respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
WATERBURY DRIVER
 FINED IN BOROUGH

Naugatuck, Aug. l5.--Louis Muc- ciaro of 27 Welton street, Water bury, was fined @5 and costs of sl2.30 when arraigned in borough court this rnorning on a charge of violating the rules Of the road.
 The Brass City motorist was ar- rested August ! by state trooper of the Ridgefleld barracks on River side Drive here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

cd on the program for the min- strel.
 Twenty-four girls have been sign ed up for the Pageant of Nations" which will be held August 26 at Hamilton park. The girls of Town Plot will represent Italy at the pageant, and they are faithfully practicing folk songs and dances each day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
New Call Boxes For
 Police Signal System
City Invests in 70 Boxes Providing Contacts Between
 Officers, Station Switchboard Expected

and constantly in need Of repairs, will not entail any change when the new switchboard Is received but may bo hooked up with headquarters immediately, according to the super- intendent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
Local Police Students Enroll in Harvard Traffic School
Veterans Hold Bonds
 Valued At $8OO,OO
Cash Only Half of Number Received as BOnus-LOcaI
 Office DiscOntnues Issuing Checks; Hartford Leads

Concluding three month period during which the Waterbury post office granted authority to act clearing house for the veterans desrous of converting bonus bonds into cash Postmaster Charles Babin released figures today indicating that more than $800O00 in bonds is still retained by ex-serVicemen, tyt iM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

4 new radio device Is said to measure accurately the internal be- haVior of an automobile engine in operation, the operator being able to tell whether Q particular part of the motor b performing aS 1t should.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
COLLEGE MEMBERS
 GUESTS OF TRI-Y

The second annual reunion and testimonial to It's membeis return ing to college next month will be held by the Trl-Y Club tho 2ist at Rapp's Pavilion Royal, West Ha- ven. Thomas Leonard and Jack Mil- Ter are in charge of arrangements.
 The nine youths to be honored are Donald Walsh, Barney King, Robert Blewitt, Paul Brant James Leary, John O'Connor, Reville Fox, Wally Dwyer and John Lyons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES
Town Plot

Town Plot
 The cast of the minstrel show to be held at the Town Plot play grounds next Thurscday held c dress rehearsal yesterday afternoon, The final practice will take place next Tuesday At tho same time. The show will bo presented at the Mt. Carmel community hall.
 Supervisors John Bedoll and Henry DelPo announced that the proceeds of the show will go towards m outing for the members of the cast. Seventeen Vocalists arc includ-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Labor day, September ., has been tho date set for the Ordlna. ton of Rev. Edward DOoley, son of Mir. and Mrs. William Dooley of FalrvIew street. Father Dooley, who was educated at SG Mar garets parochlal school and the Apostolic College at Cornwells Heights, will say his first mass Sunday, September l3, at St. Mar. garets church, where he woF- shipped in his youth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
EsTABLIsHED 1885

Back To College With "ArnoId's" Sports Shoes The sports shoes recognized as classics in modern sports foot wear. An "ArnoId" shoe at $lO5O is real economy for any girl ono budget because from freshman foII to senior spring an Arnold" Is oIwoys in style.
 Long after the price of $lO.50 is forgotten the style, comfort, good looks and good shape of an "Ar- hold" remains to remind you the price wos the smoIIest foctor in inc transaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Popular dance bands in London are receiving e5.0OO a week.
 Australia has il0,00O sheep. p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

School children of England are, on an average. Ia inches taller and 5 l-2 pounds heavier than their os 1o30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Scouts from Naugatuck and Waterbury pictured above were those registered at Camp Pershlng on Che HOusatonlo for Che final two week period. David BabsOn, commenting on the past season, which closed Wednesday morning, said that 1t was one of tho most successful the local council has ever known. This year was the first year that the camp oper- ated since tho inclusion of the Naugatuck branch of the Boy Scouts In the Waterbury coun- oil.
 Camp Pershlng was formerly the Naugatuck council camp, but this year it was used by both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

A IT year old girl, charged with being in manifest danger of fall. Ing into habits of vice, was grant, cd Q continuance to Thursday Rt Q brief session of city court today. Justice Claude V. Badger of WOlCOtt, was on the bench in the absence of Judge Edward MascOlO. Paul VarlCsc, 27, of Q Chatfleld avenue, charged with breach of peace, was given . nollc on pay. ment of SB. The two were arrested last night by Detective John Gall win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Speedwell Lodge
 McKeever's Grove in oxford will be the site of the annual outing of Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias, which will take place to- morrow afternoon. The arrange mentS committee completed de- tails in connection with the out- ing at a meeting held last night in Pythian hall.
 The committee members are listed as follows:
 Arthur Raymond Moore, chair man; Frederick Schwartz. Chan cellor Commander William H Gordon, Albert c. Kercher, Harry w. Upson, Clarence Slater, Ben- jamin A. Hahn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
PatFOlman

PatFOlman famous chief of the ?. B. l., and is awaiting further instructions before naming the Waterbury representa- tive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15
Frdtern0L NeUS
Dorlc Chapter

D0rtC Chapter
 Edward Wilson, past master councillor, and Walter Forest were named to head q commit- tee in connection with q dance which will be given by the Doric chapter, Order of DeMolay at the Highland Country club in Meri. den next month. The local group met last night in Masonic Temple.
 It was also announced last night that the local chapters baseball team would play the Ansonia chapter team this after noon in Ansonia. A number of members of the local organiza- ton will leave today for Camp Smethurst, Bethlehem, to spend the week end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-15

Johannesburg, South Africa, has A record building boom.
The Washington times., 1936-07-17
WAREHOUSE
BOND @. K. D

For the first time since Wash
ington and Georgetown were
designated as a port of entry, a
bonded warehouse for the han
ding of liquor was in operation
today.
The right to operate the ware
house-known in customs circles
as "proprietor's warehouse"-be-
came vested yesterday when Sec
rotary of the Treasury Morgen,
thau approved the bond posted
with the Treasury Department
by Milton S. Kronheim, liquor
dealer, of 1901 K st. N. w.
Mr.. Kronheim, who received
his permit as a liquor importer
in December, 1888, and his whole.
sale license July /, is in active
direction of the warehouse.
Mr.. Kronheim'S warehouse is
being maintained on his K Street
premises. Before it's establish
ment liquor imports were han
died through the custom house at
1921 Thirty-firSt st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1936-07-17
TOKYO TO END
MARTIAL LAW

TOKYO, July II O.N.S0.-Mar-
tial law effective in Tokyo since
the February 26 military uprising
will be lifted tomorrow, it was an
nounced officially today, but
strongent measures will be taken
to prevent further outbreaks.
Army authorities decided special
troops will remain in the Capital
after the martial law is replaced
by a emergency imperial decree
providing:
/. Stringent control Of sedi-
tiouS literature.
2: Supervision of public meet
ings and group discussions.
8. Drastic suppression Of dan
gerous thoughts" accompanied
BY AUGMENTATION of police ranks
throughout Japan.