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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Savings Deposits
 Drop, But Surpass
 Last Years Total
Uptnrn in Building Benefits Russell Manufacturing Company-$l2O Realized From Flower Show;
 Evergreen Sewing Circle Holds Bridge
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Naugatuck, Sept. A - payrolls here for August were $690,650, a comparatively high figure. the monthly business survey of the Chamber of Commerce, announced today, shows. This is $51,893 more than the total for July, $638,067 and $5,018 more than for August 1885, when payrolls totaled $685, ,832. AL though there were four weekly pay rolls last month and in August 1885 and five in July of this year, as the annual U. S. Rubber shut down accounted for the payroll drop in July.
 Savings deposits were less last month than in July, but about STA 900 more than in August 1885. The figures are: August, 1886, $6,804, ,635 {; July, 1886, $6,808,858; August, 1885, $6,630,95
 Postal receipts in August dropped over those of July, being $4,941 last month and $6,266 in July and $6,250 in August 1885. There were 2.992 telephones here last month, 2,990 in July and 2,881 in August 1885.
 Gas consumed 6,019,800 GU. it., 6,078, 500, 5,8o9,200; electricity 318,- sos kwh, 13,780, 280,729.
 Building Helps Company
 A widespread upturn in building is benefiting the J. M. Russell Manufacturing Company here, the monthly Chamber of Commerce news bulletin announces.
 Records for the first half of 1886 show residential, school and factory construction to be 100 per cent to 300 per cent greater than during 8 like period of 1884 when marked increase in building began. The dearth of building was in 1883.
 Peter Paul, Inc. This company will begin a national advertising campaign on September 20th for Mounds and Dreams. More than four million nickel coupons will be distributed to the public through advertising in the comic sections of newspapers in thirty-one cities throughout the country. A previous campaign carried on earlier in the year in twenty-four cities resulted in 40 per cent sales increase for those cities.
 The U. s. Rubber Products, Inc. Footwear catalogue which has just been issued, features two new styles gaiters for women, both of which arc expected to appeal to women who are looking for style in theil overshoes. These new styles were developed and made in Naugatuck
 One Is the Gossamer and is of an entirely new type construction for the woman who wants galoshes so flexible and light in weight that she does not know she is wearing them. The Gossamer can be worn with the top turned down forming a neat cuff. or with the top up for protection from driving rain or deep snow. Stretchy jersey lining helps to mold it to the wearer's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Dubay Seeks Title

William Dubay of this town, state champion woodchopper, was in Springfield, today at the Eastern States Exposition, competing for the New England woodchopping title.
 MT. Dubay was scheduled to start in the contest at 2:30 o'clock and expected keen competition. He held the New England title two years ago but last year failed to qualify for the. contest when he suffered a cramp in the Connecticut contest. Local friends of MT. Dubay hope for victory for him today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

1 shoe, giving trim appearance and a glove-like it.
 The other shoe is known as the Charmer. It comes in Kwik fasten- CT or three snap fastener. It is an entirely new style Galosh with 6 two-tone spat effect. The upper part is printed rubber upon rubber and will never wear of. It is an ex- elusive style.
 $12O From Flower Show
 The annual flower show held by the Chamber of Commerce here, re- suited in $l20 profits which will be turned over to the Chamber of Com merce, the chamber news bulletin revealed today. There were s new exhibitors in the show.
 The bulletin points out it has been suggested that merchants here adopt the plan used by banks of asking for Identification cards when pay checks are presented by a per- son unknown to the merchant. This would stop the cashing of lost checks by the finder.
 There were 20 real estate trans actions recorded here in August, the report shows and four new water services were installed. New build ing permits were issued to: Lozlo Roman, Cliff street, 6 rooms, 5000; Stanley Bakanas, Fern street, 6 rooms, $5,0oo; Fred and Mabel Burke, New Haven road, 5 rooms, $4,500; Frank and Ethel Warehouse, Pleasant avenue, rooms, $3,500. 20 real estate transactions were record ed. new water services were in stalled.
 Funeral of Mrs. Chiffon
 The funeral of Mrs. Ella Belle Chiffon, 75, wife of Franklin Howard Chiffon of 92 Wooster street was held at Il a. m. today from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street. Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor of the Congregational church, off1ciated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
 Realty Transaction k
 The estate of Michael Calvin has sold to Francisco and Antoinetta Di Launzio house and lot on Pleasant street, a warranty deed filed at the office of Town Clerk Louis Schiller, Jr., shows.
 Program Arranged
 A varied program has been ar- ranged for the Naugatuck Women's club meetings this year. Announce ment of the program was made to- day by Mrs. Donald McCollum, chairman of the program commit tee.
 The program includes a recital, a cantata, a talk on current news, travelogue, reading of 8 play, food demonstration and other lectures.
 The club will open its fall season on Monday, October 5 and recep- ton and tea for members will be held then. Greetings will be offered and members of the music depart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Birthday Party Held

A party in honor of the third birthday of Edward Floss, son of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Floss of High land avenue, was held Tuesday at the boys home. Guests were: Don- na Seltzer, Frank Hayden, Kath- leen Rourke, Paul Passeck, Sonny Mennillo, Alice Valentine, Joan oFrsman, George Mitchell, Walter Matiszik, Elaine and Edward Floss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Night Shifts At MaIIeable

Night shifts are now operating at the Eastern Marketable Iron plant, such has been the increase in busi- ness there. However, as yet little additional employment has result ed. Although there has been right work in the plant it has b. en main " care of furnac s but now it is necessary to have departmental op- ernt:ons carried on as night. Nau- gatuck residents are pleased al this i,evs which ind:-A.ss that business conditions as far as the local plant is concerned. are improving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
To snonsor Card Party

The Beacon Falls Tennis Club will sponsor a card party tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Doiron of Highland avenue. Reservations for tables may be made to Mrs. Doiron. A large attendance is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
DOG BL1NDLY FAITHFUL

Napa, Cal. (UP)- -Tippy. a mon- grel dog, left to guard the autq- mobile of Capt. E. J. Gillick, while on camping trip, stayed by the car when it was stolen and was there when it was found aban- doned a week later in an apple orchard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

son, genealogical records: Mrs. George Wood, press; Mrs. B. N. Wilmot, program; Mrs. Elmer Schmitz. membedship; Mrs. Charles P. Slade, manual for citizenship;
 Mrs. Tracy Noble. annual luncheon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

ment of the club will furnish mu- sic.
 The complete program follows:
 October 5-Reception and tea for members. Greetings. Music by members of the music department.
 October 19-A recital in black and white-Miss Bernice Dalziel and MT. Robert Reaser. November 2"Indian Summer" Cantata- Eduardo Margo = Pre- sented by the music department.
 November 16-"Keeping ahead o1 the Headlines"-Lecture-Frederic Snyder, News Commentator.
 December 7-"Dickens and his Queer Folk"-Frank Guy Armitage in 1ecture-recital.
 December 21-Children's Christ mas Party-Junior Woman's Club.
 January 4'Tales of Old Connec- ticut"-Illustrated Travelogue, Miss Eleanor 0. Mackenzie, presented by the Garden Department.
 January 18-A Membership Bridge Mrs. Albert Hollberg, chairman.
 February 1-Miriam Doan Scott Reading of a Ielay.
 February 15-Food Demonstration Miss Nell Savage-Home Econo- mics Director for Spry, presented by the American Home Department.
 March 1.-Two One-Act Plays Presented by the Literature and Dramatic Art Department.
 March 15-"Lies in France"-Lec- ture-Marguerite Clement.
 April 5-Annual Luncheon-Lec- ture-"Gaining Through Letting Go"-Miss Mary Sandal. April 19-Annual Business Meet. ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
NEW COLLEGE NAMED

NEW COLLEGE NAMED
 Toledo (UP) -DeSales college is the name for 3 new Catholic insti- tuition to succeed St. Johns univer- sity, operated for many years by Jesuit fathers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Funeral of MT. Fitzgerald

The funeral of Edward Fitzgerald. 75, a lifelong resident here, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from his home, 130 Aetna street to St. Francis church at g o'clock, where high mass of requiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. Fran ciS' cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

busy season which will get under- way next Tuesday. Lloyd SammiS will manage the badminton club this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24

While she plays, he paints and the result is said to be delightful. Miss Dalziel will render concert in ad- dition to the work with her hus- band.
 MT. Snyder, the news commen- tator, is a radio news broadcaster and is expected to furnish very in- teresting talk. Miss Mackenzie, booked for Jan. 4, was here last year and scored such a hit she was in- yited to come again this year.
 Miss Clement who will give a per- Sonal talk on France on March 15, lives in France for all of each year except two months and knows her subject thoroughly. Miss Sandal, annual luncheon speaker, is an ex- pert psychologist.
 Hold Dessert Bridge
 The Evergreen Sewing Circle held its first dessert bridge Of the fall season at Masonic hall this after noon. After card playing ended, re- treatments were served. Mrs Ray mond Carlson headed the commit tee in charge.
 Plan Card Party
 The Altar society of St. Mary's church will hold a public card party next Tuesday afternoon at the church basement at 2:30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. There will be awards and refresh- ments. Mrs. George Lambert heads the committee in charge.
 A cake sale is planned by the same organization for October 1, in the basement of the church. The committee in charge is composed of Mrs. John Vanasse, Miss Catherine Dolan, Mrs. D. Michael Smith, Mrs. George Lambert, Mrs. Thomas Mur- tha and Mrs. Miller.
 New Priest Here
 Rev. Stanislaus F. Nalewajk, new pastor of St. Hedwig,s church, has taken over his new pastorate and is busy familiarizing himself with the many duties of the parish. Father Nalewajk was appointed last week by Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe of the Hartford diocese to the Union City church to fill a vacancy caused by the transfer of Rev. Paul Piechocki, pastor of the church here for A years, to Mid- dletown.
 Father Nalewajk has spent 15 years in the Roman Catholic priest hood. He was ordained at Hartford.
 Alembic Banquet Tonight | A large attendance is expected at the fourth annual banquet of the Alembic association of the Nauga- tuck Chemical company, which will be held at Hollywood inn, AnSonita, tonight at 2 o'clock.
 Some fine speaking is assured. and entertainment will be furnish ed. Indications are that the affair will be one of the most successful yet held. John J. Raytkwich is chairman of the committee in charge. 't Meet Tomorrow The September meeting of the Naugatuck Day Nursey will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock l:l the society's home on Water street. Funeral of MT. Fitzgerald
 The funeral of Edward Fitzgerald, 75, a lifelong resident here, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from his home, 13O Aetna street to St. Francis church at g o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Mrs. zonino To Greet

Mrs. Zonino To Greet
 Mrs. Fred Zonino, new president of the club, will greet the members at the first meeting. In the Octo- Der 19 meeting, Miss Dalziel is an accomplished pianist and Robert Reasor, her husband, is an artist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-24
Meet Tomorrow

: MECC 1UmUEEUW
 The September meeting of the Naugatuck Day Nursey will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock ln the society's home on Water street.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13

crops, new paintings of alfalfa
made since September l, 1885; or
cover crops seeded between Septem-
ber l, 1885 and August 81, 1886 on
land which produces no soil depict
ing crop in 1886, may qualify for
a class I or soil conservation pay
ment averaging $3.50 per acre on
a maximum acreage of Is per cent
of the farms general soil-depleting
base.
New alfalfa seedlings or the re-
seeding of alfalfa, since September
l, 1885, may qualify for a class II
or soil-building payment of 81 or
more per acre.
Cover crops in orchards or fields
planted between September l, 1885
and August 81, 1886 may qualify for
soil-building payments of ST or
more per acre.
1886 summer following may quail
ify for soil-building payments of SOC
per acre.
A flax payment on an average
yield may average 81 per acre, pro
Vided 20 per cent as much land on
the same farm is devoted to soil
conserving crops as to flax in 1886.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
PACKARD HOLDS
HONORED PLACE
AMONG RELICS

An old monastery Just outside the
city limits of Mexico City, which
has been converted into a national
museum, contains an interesting
exhibit showing the development of
transportation in Mexico.
Carriages Of government officials
running back for almost as many
years as the country is old are dis
played. Among them is an auto
mobile which was the personal car
riage' of President Diaz in 1910. 1t
is Packard touring car and the
card it bears, relating its history,
says it was the first motor car ever
shipped into Mexico. Although &c
years old the veteran Packard is
instantly recognizable from its hood
md radiator lines as a Packard.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
Market NeeVS Service
ReVieeVS Harvest Here

Cantaoupe Imperial Valley proved the
profitable 1929, analysis
causes Of failure,
according the FedeIalstate
the swing
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13

and firm texture of meat. II may
be picked vine ripe and after being
preceded n the loaded cars, vii
carry long distances, hOlding up for
several days after arrival. Another
feature Is that the melon comes on
gradually without the rapid ripen-
ing and excessive peaks. Thus Il
is possible t keep an even flow
of melons to the markets. The only
weakness Of the melon is the ten
dency TO produce too many large
sizes in the late or uncovered acre
age.
Acreage Lower
Acreage for all melons n imperial
Valley in 1886 was estimated to be
24.l52 as compared to 28.6iS 70.
1885: 27.904 for 1884. 34356 for 1888:
and $3.50 for 1882. Brushed can
taloupes totaled 100 acres. paper
and brush covered cantaloupe acre
age was 4.648 acres less than in
1885 while the late acreage Nas
i.071 mere HoneydeWS decreased
637 acres in the early crop and in
creased 376 in the late one. The
covered honeyball acreage in 1886
was 273 larger than in 1885 and the
late crop 385 less.
Cantaloupe yields in Imperial
Valley this season ranged as low
as 65 crates on the Perfectos to as
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
[. A. CLEANERS
GIVEN ORDERS
FOR WALKOUT

LOS ANGELES, July 13. UP)-
One thousand members of the Los
Angeles cleaners and dyers union
today received orders to strike
Tuesday morning unless 20 per
cent wage increase is granted.
Sol Blumberg. union secretary,
said the strike was voted after a
weeks negotiations with employ
ers failed to raise the scale of SIG
weekly for unskilled and $50 for
skilled workmen. Employers con-
gended an increase is impossible at
present cleaning and dying prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13

AaA1 bIot III Aoou ulOiGdhts lllG DGIlG-
fits 10 be gained by an intelligent
study of the market. the product
and the reacti N Of the buying pub
lie. Continuance CT excessive acre
age and poorly favored melons
would have led TO the end Of the
industry and growers realized it,
the review set forth. AcIeages were
slashed e. 1851 as compared to
1928 in 1885; 2l,5l7 in 1884. and
244o2 in 1888.
Resistant Strain
Added to this decrease IN acreage
came the contribution of Ivan c.
Jaeger with the Resistant No. As.
The combination brought success
E. A. Prugh and H. A. Anderson,
cCmpilers Of the review. urged
growers to remember the lessons
CT this season in planting for the
1887 crop and avoid oyer-enthu-
siasm.
Without the development Of the
Res. slant No. As. the industry was
doemed. The seed for this melon
1Sas developed through a series Of
experiments carried on for several
years by Jaeger of the United
States bureau Of plant industry and
G. w. Scott of the California Agri-
cultural Experiment station.
The Resistant No. 45 has q uni
formly good flavor, dry seed cavity
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
CURRENT CANTALOUPE CROP IN VALLEY
Father of Tennis
Stars SuccumbS

RIVERSIDE. Cal, July 13. UP
Funeral services will be held here
tomorrow for DR.. Sidney Robertson
Marvin. SO, who discovered" two
of Americas former greatest ten
mis- stars, Bill Johnston and Maurice
Bullet Mclaughlin.
Marvin died in a Los Angeles
hospital yesterday.
Formerly prominen: in boys club
work in San Francisco. Marvin was
credited with discovering" the two
one-time tennis champions who
were bowling over opponents a.
round 1915 and 1920. Later he came
to Riverside where he bought con-
siderable citrus property. He had
resided here ever since.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
WESTERN CROPS n
TO BE NORMAL

WASHINGTON, July 13. WP)-
Acting Reclamation Commissioner
John C. Page reported today that,
while 100,OOO,OOO acres of farm land
scorched under 100 degree temper
atures. 100000 acres in the west
irrigated by federal reclamation
projects will have almost normal
1886 CROP
In Ia states affected by the
drought" he said, 100000 acre
feet of water are stored in 81 recla-
nation reservoirs, enough to cover
the entire state of South Dakota,
one of hardest hit by the drought,
to a depth of five inches
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
% VALLEY VISITORS SEE WORK
FOR CHILDREN AT HEALTH CAMP

camp at present. The Ell Centro
children number II. Brawley comes
next with six, CaleXico third with
five, Imperial fourth with three and
Westmorland, HOltVille and Cali
patria trailing with one each The
personnel changes during the sum-
mer however, and the enrolment
figures may be different from week
to week.
Summer schedules for training,
recreation, rest and visiting now
are underway at the mountain re-
sort
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
ELKS NATIONAL
PARLEY STARTS
IN L. A. TONIGHT

LOS ANGELES. July 13. UR)-
Thousands of delegates clad in pur-
pie and white thronged through Los
Angeles today awaiting the formal
opening of the 72nd annual national
convention of the Elks fraternal
order
More than $4,000 arrived yeSter-
day aboard u special trains and
approximately $4,000 more were
coming in today for the convention
which is to be opened tonight by
Grand Exalted Ruler James T.
Hallinan.
Pre- convention church services
were held yesterday in honor of the
visiting delegates at cathedrals and
synagogueS in southern California.
The first of a series of parades
was to be held today.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13

high as 300 crates to the acre in
the Resistant As. There was some
wind damage to the early Resistant
crop. The average yield on all
cantaloupes stood between 135 and
40 crates. Good market conditions
enables growers to harvest almost
all the crop. The peak shipment
+ straight cantaloupes came on
June 9, with l64 cars. The heaviest
day for all melons was June %,
with 27l cars.
Honeydew yields were better than
in 1885 with a wide range IN vari-
Gus fields ranging from $50 to 375
crates. The average was 225 to
$50.
When the season closes, it is es-
timated the carload total for all
melons may reach 10000.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
Baughman in Hot
Spot in Midwest

Imperial Valley is not the only
warm place in the summer time.
The Ell Centro chamber of com
merce is in receipt of a copy of the
daily forecast isued at Devils Lake,
North Dakota where Fred Baugh-
man, El Centros Winter-time wealth
er observer, is stationed during the
summer.
Blughman is in the real drought
district. The card dated Tuesday,
July 7, predicts for Devils Lake
and vicinity fair tonight and
Wednesday; continued warm" 1t
also states highest temperature
yesterday. 1921 degrees and de
grees higher than the previous rec.
ord for Devils Lake"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
WEDNESDAY LAST DAY FOR FILING
SOIL CONSERVATION WORK SHEETS

July Is is the last date for filing
work sheets in Imperial county for
the soil conservation program. Those
who wish to fill must contact COM
mitteemen or call at the farm ad-
visors office.
A total of 961 individuals in I'M
perial county already have signed
the work sheets, according to Frank
Beyschlag, farm advisor. This rep
resents 1,439 farms in the county
which have been brought under the
government soil conservation plan.
Agricultural conservation pay
ments in this county will be ap-
approximately as follows:
Where diversions is made from
soil depicting to soil-conserVmg
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
Political Talks
Scheduled Before
Democratic Club

Candidates for state senatorial
nominations have been asked to
peak at a meeting. at o'clock Fri
day night, July IT. before the Dem
ocratic club of Imperial. Speakers
for presidential candidates are also
being asked to speak at the meet
ing which will be held in Imperial.
T. D. Mccall. chairman of the
Imperial Democratic club, sponsor
ing the meeting, said that candi-
dates for the state assembly will be
heard at a similar meeting to be
held later
The proposal to divide speakers
between two or more meetings was
followed in order to give candidates
more time to present their opin-
ions, Mccall said.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
Hindenburg Moors
At End of Voyage

LAKEHURST, N. j., July 13. U.P
The dirigible Hindenburg moored
at the end of her ninth voyage
across the North Atlantic at 7:45
am. tEDD today, 63 hours. 49
minutes after she left Frankfort,
Germany. She arrived over New
Jersey almost two hours earlier, but
cruised until daylight before ap-
preaching Lakehurst. She carried
80 passengers.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13

Advantages and pleasures offered
at Hipass Health camp were wit
messed by % visitors over the week
end, the guests being attracted by
the presence of "a children from
Imperial Valley communities.
Ell Centre headed the list in the
number of visitors with Imperial
coming second. Several residents
of San Diego also were shown over
the camp.
The county seat heads the list in
number of children enrolled at the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
Too Many Details
In First Marriage

EVERTON. Mo. July 49, UP
The new justice of the peace, Joe
Pomatto, had County Judge DeliSsa
write out the marriage ceremony for
him when two friends requested
that he afficate at their wedding.
Absent mindedly. Justice Pomatto
read aloud the last line Judge De-
lissa had written: Kiss the bride
and collect So" He skipped the
latter.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-13
Masonic Lodge to
Meet Here Tonight

A stated meeting of FL Centro
lodge No. 384, is scheduled for 1880
o'clock Monday night. Charles
Knights, secretary, urged all mem
bers to attend in order that the
business could be transacted as
usual.