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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
WATERBURY IN
 PATH OF STORM
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Traffic Reduced

Traffic Reduced
 Traffic was reduced to a minimum last night and business was prac- tically at a standstill as the rain fell. Waterbury received the tail end of the hurricane which whip ped the Atlantic coast doing great damage and taking lives. No fa- talities were reported here.
 A large tree fell across Meriden road near the corner of Manor ave- nue at 1:30 o'clock this morning and took with 1t power lines feed- ing the eastern section of the city. Service was disrupted for 8 con- siderable length of time. Traffic on the highway had to be re-routed while the tree was being moved out of the way. A short circuit caused by the falling tree resulted in an alarm being registered at fire head quarters. The fire apparatus re- sponded but had no work to per- form. Early yesterday afternoon . tree was torn down on Ledgeside avenue, carrying with 1t electric WITS1s 4ut C1CCtEAC oCItACC WAS quickly restored only to be disrupt- ed again at 1:15 o'clock this Inorn- ing when another tree on the same street fell before the wind.
 OakvilIe Service
 Service in Oakville was interrupt- ed briefly when . huge tree fell across wires on Riverside street in that town. Service on East Moun- tain was also disrupted for . short period due to wires falling. Lights h the Cooke street and Hill street areas were out for . short time due to trees falling. One fell near Woodlawn terrace. Another fell on Hill street.
 In all l5 repair crews were on the job throughout the night under the direction of Earl w. Pierscn, as- sistant engineer of the Connecti- cut Light and Power company.
 Telephones Ont
 Telephone lines were put out 0i service in a few instances but ac- cording to '. L. sBeebe of the South ern New England Telephone colsa- pauy the damage was negligible while four power circuits that feed rectifiers at fire headquarters were affected by falling trees the alarm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

N0OAAeAAAAGA 4AVAAA 0ES 4I souri-Pacific railroad; William A. Toler, president of the Information al Association for Identification; J. Edgar Hoover, chief of the ?. B. l., and others. Expected to attend are representatives of police depart ments from virtually all of the larger countries.
 Scheduled to Speak
 Also scheduled to speak are United States Attorney General Homer s. Cummings, and Thomas P. Brophy, chief fire marshal of New York city. The latter Is a personal friend of Superintendent Roach and is well known in Wa terbury. Brigadier General D. c. Draper of Toronto, Canada, will address one of the sessions.
 The convention will open Monday and will continue for four days. In- cluded on the schedule of events is an inspection tour of Leaven- worth penitentiary, the country's largest federal prison, to be followed by 8 dinner for members of the association at the prison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

Quclule COkuUcllACA W4uUNbAASJs v Annandale, Sydney. Australia,
 MT. Combellack leaves his paint- ings, Frigidare and Q chair made or bone to Mary Grace Pryor, a niece, and his diamond ring to nephew, Thomas Combellack.
 The $2O,000 trust fund VIII care for Mary Grace Pryor and Bertha Pryor while they live. They may draw on the principal if necessary.
 Other Requests
 A bequest of $500 is left to Walter King, Jr., the sum to be paid when he becomes 2l years of age.
 A cousin, James Comheliack, with the suggestion, but no order, that he use 1t for the care of his grand- son. Nicholas Ensor Comhellack.
 Requests of $1.00O each are left Tor two cousins, Bessie Jane Combeliack Easthorne, and Emily Combellack Richards, of Cornwall. England. The sum Of $2O0 is left to Riverside cem- tery. Waterbury.
 The residue then goes to the xlve nephews and nieces.
 The Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank is named executor oz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

Friends have joined relatives, as well as the local police in a search for Miss Evelyn Barber, former Wilby High school stu- dent and Clock Company em- pI0ye, who has been missing from her home, Al Chester avenue, WatervilIe, for six weeks. The young lady is 19 years of age, i've feet, eight inches in height, weighs 13O pounds, has blonde hair and blue eyes.
 The girls parents have been unable to trace her since she left home. They are very anxious to communicate with her and have solicited the aid of the authori- ties in locating her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
ONE MAN HURT
 IN BUS CRASH
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Less Seriously Hurt

AeS8 SERIOUSLY nUE6
 Less seriously injured, but re- ported to have a possible factlre of the skull, is Mrs. Florence Brown, 63, of L,effingwell avenue, also Q patient at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Browns name is not on the danger list. In papers published yesterday the name of Miss Betty King, Of Cheshire, was included on the pas- senger list through error. Members of her family believed her to have been on the bus.
 Among Injured
 Among the injured is Miss Helen Bowling, 25, who lives with the King family and who received . possible fracture of the left leg, shock, and bruises. Still remaining at the hos- pital, this morning with less critical injuries were: Miss Elvira Patter- son, 20. of Warren street, West Cheshire, Miss Lillian Carr, 57, of Cheshire, David Barry. A, of West Cheshire. John Dolan, 25, of Grove street, Cheshire; Miss Ann Reed, 17, of Peck Lane, Cheshire, and George Martin, 16, of Peck lane. Cheshire. All were reported improved.
 Probe Is Impeded
 Investigation of the accident was doubly impeded by the heavy rain which effectively obliterated tire marks at the scene of the crash and by the condition of many of the victims, which made questioning in- advisable. Coroner John T. Mon- zani said he would delay his inquiry until witnesses had suficiently re- covered to tell . coherent story. He is being aided by State Troopers John Doyle and Maurice Purtell, who spent considerable time at the accident scene yesterday. The corr oner secuted reports that the bus tires were worn too smooth for ef- ficient traction.
 No Faults Found
 Inspection of the bus mechanism by Joseph Wadhams and E. c. Wil- lard, engineers of the public util- ities commission at Hartford, failed to reveal anything faulty in the mechanism of the bus. According to Charles H. Chapman, manager of the Connecticut company, thu wrecked vehicle was placed in serv. ice new on November 1. 1885, and had compiled c total of 65, ,000 miles. Connections of both the air brakea and emergency brakes were broken by the impact of the crash.
 Only Eye Witnesses
 Charles Hubbell, of Meriden road, and Alfred Plass of Rhinebeck, N. Y., who is living at the Y. M. 0. A were apparently the only eye-wit- nesses to the crash. Approaching the bus in a truck, the two men saw the heavy vehicle skid, strike the tree, and turn over, they said. They took six of the victims to the hospital.
 Statements credited to two of the accident victims were to the effect that the bus had been travelling at high rate of speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

The funeral of John oponneil, driver of the Cheshire bound bus whose crash on slippery highway cost four lives Thursday night will be held Monday morning. Services for the other three victims win be held tomorrow.
 The O,Donnell funeral will be from the Mulville funeral home. 2I0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
FORTY MILE GALE

Chelsea, Mass. September 19 = (UP) = A 40-mile gale early today iiprooted an 80-foot elm tree and toppled 1t against 8 three-story dwelling, waking IT occupants and shattering windows on the second ard third floors. No one was in- 1lwed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

Old Lyme last night and Albert Hopkins and his sister, Merrell, both of New York City, swam two miles to shore. They suffered no i'll effects from their ordeal. The boat, owned by 0. B. Hoss, Jr., New York City, was lowed into Saybrook.
 The storm washed the body of Martin Morris, Groton fisherman. ashore at that point. He was one of two men reported missing since Sunday when . disabled boat was found drifting in the harbor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

Milton Meyers of this city acting as clerk.
 Attorney Wall arrived at The El- ton more than sure that he would get the nomination on the first ballot. Sixty-three votes are neces- sary for . majority. T believe I have the necessary number of del- egates," he said.
 More Confident
 Representative Bell and Attorney Foord were likewise confident. How ever, 1t was practically conceded that the main contenders for the nomination would be Attorney Up- son and Attorney Wall with Cra- mer showing the third greatest strength. Attorney Wall and Att torney Cramer both have delegates in the Litchfield county portion of the district. So has Attorney Up- son. Bell and Foord are also count ing on Litchfield county support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

The Automotive Servicemenss as- sociation, of which . local organ- ization is an integral part, is rec ported ready to carry the fight die rectly to Motor Vehicle Commis- sioner Michael A. Connor, with a petition bearing upwards of 15,OOO signatures.
 Explaining that the associations Waterbury branch had not been particularly active during the past year, several members interviewed by The Democrat today expressed the belief that the petition would in all probability be circulated here. An ofilcer of the organiza- tion, the Naugatuck Valley Auto motive Servicemen'S association, emphatically denounced the plan and expressed his willingness to sign the petition. Members of the group contend that the motor ve- hicle departments proposal dis- eliminates against the small re- pairmen.
 Special Cases
 A few of the larger garages and service stations in each section, 1t Is claimed, would be given work at the expense of others. The petition requests the installation of special rejection lanes by the motor vehi- cle department.
 Inspections are curernt in New Haven and Bridgeport. and will be conducted here for the usual three month period. Green stickers will replace the former red ones on the windshields of approved cars during the coming period. Hours for test ing range from 8 o'clock to s o'clock all days except Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19

system was kept in service by the use of the special storage battery equipment. Limhs of trees fell in all sections of the city.
 Signs in front of many downtown stores were hanging at various an- gles this morning as result of the wind. Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming had several crews 0f men busy throughout the city repairing slight Washouts and clearing away the fallen trees and other dehris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
Protests Expected
 As Station Reopens
Inspections of Autos Start Tuesday -Repairmen Ob-
 feet to Private Garage Plan

With the opening of another periodical inspection by the State Department of Motor Vehicles scheduled for Tuesday morning at the Thomaston avenue lane 1t was indicated today that the aid of local repamen would be sought in the protest against the plan to conduct some of the tests in private garages.
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(Continued from Page l.) window. The house was flooded with gas fumes and he found the couple both in bed. He immediately called fire department and police department headquarters and the pulmotor was rushed at once to the house.
 9Ar. Barlow was formerly em- plcyed at the American Pin com .paciy. The couple had been making plans to attend the annual re- union of the Barlow family, to be held tonight in Mixville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Monica Ver- onica Pilipavich, also known as Phillips will be held from the home, n South Leonard street, on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock, where a mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery
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the will. The document was drawn August 10. 1884.
 MT. Combellack died in England June a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
MASSES.

J0Y-First anniversary Mass of Reauiem will be celebrated Tues day morning, Sept. 22, at .7:30 o;ciock. at the st. Francis xavier's Church, for the repose of the soul Of the late Mrs. Catherine Joy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-19
COMBELLACK WILL
 FILED IN COURT
uueline Combellack Willoughby. oa Annandale, Sydney. Australia.

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GALES ARE FELT
 IN NEW ENGLAND

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AGED MAN FOUND
 DEAD FROM GAS

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SUPT. OF POLICE
 ROACH ATTENDS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
BEHIND THE GENES
 IN THE CAMPAIGN
BY RODNEY BUTCHER Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent
Gov. OIson's Death Adds to Complications of Tangled Battle for Min .nesota's Vote.

New York, Sept. 2.--The political impact of the death of Gov. Floyd B. Olson of Minnesota has been felt across the country.
 Militant eastern labor leaders share with liberal and radical pol- iticians in the northwestern states the belief that a hard blow has been dealt to their movement for a new third party in 1940.
 That movement will not slow down, however. One clear effect of Olson,s death is to put Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., of Wis consin right out in the forefront as a likely candidate of the third party group.
 Democratic and republican lead-
 CTS in New York, Chicago, and
 Washington peer to discover the
 effect on disposition of Minne-
 sota's II electoral votes this year
 and, as often happens, disagree.
 Outside of Minnesota, 1t ap- pears, Olson's death will have lit- tie effect on the Roosevelt-Landon contest.
 Olson, pro-labor, hard-headed master of politics, who once arl- nounced T am as radical as hell" and who surprised the country by using militia to protect the rights oF etyilyare iY1etead 0f t0 shoot them, declared vigorously for Roosevelt's election a few days be- fore his death.
 That declaration and the fact that Roosevelt was willing to play with Olson rather than with Minnesota's democratic factions comprise an important factor in the situation now-resembling in retrospect the alliance between Roosevelt and the LaFollettes in Wisconsin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
MARIONETTE SHOW
 PRESENTED TODAY
FOur-Act Offering Staged at North End YMCA By
 Federal Employees

A group of IVA and WPA work CTS will present Jack and the Beanstalk," a marionette show in four acts, at 2:30 o'clock today at the North End Y. M. c. A. The show will be under the direction of Waldron Trimble.
 The marionetteS, an idea con- ceived by local playground authori- ties for the amusement of the chil- dren, have proved an entirely suc- cessful venture in the first show ings this season. It is expected that if the demand for a continuance of these shows is had that they will continue through the winter months and next summer the marionettes will be presented in many delight full versions.
 Those who will manipulate the tiny wooden figures in todays show are Elizabeth Maher, Stella Mar shall. Josephine Marcella. Theresa Pizzuto. Francis Nash and Leonard Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
POLES

With Americas most beloved hu- morist contributing what has been pronounced his greatest perform ance, surrounded by veritable gal- axy of stars in one of the finest stories ever brought to the screen, "State Fair" returns to Polls the ater today.
 Brought back by popular demand, State Fair" stands as one of the screens great pictures. A film that pulses with the keart of America and skillfully blenAs romance, com edy and excitement into its stirring narrative.
 Janet Gaynor, who is co-starred with Will Rogers, Lew AyreS, Sally Eilers, Norman Foster, Louise Dress CT, Frank Craven and Victor Jory appear with the beloved humorist.
 "State Fair" opens with the Frake family happily on their way to the great yearly event. Will Rogers has entered his prize hog, Blue Boy, in the stock competition while Louise Dresser anticipates winning first prize with her pickles and mince- meat. The younger members of the family, Janet Gaynor and Norman Foster, eagerly await the adventures they are sure will befall them at the fair.
 Fair week is an exciting one. Rog- CTS spends most of his time with Blue Boy, Louise Dresser meets with the other women contestants, and the children find romance; Janet Gaynor with Lew Ayres, and Nor man Foster with Sally Eilers, glam- orous aerial performer.
 With Will Rogers in role tailored to his lovable and unforgettable brand of humor, "State Fair" moves excitingly and romantically to Its climax. Great when 1t was first re- leased, it still stands as one of the most memorable triumphs of the screen.
 A little white lie turns Q musical show topsy-turvy and makes Broad" way exert all its make-believe to make a mothers dream come true m Star For 8 Night" the co-feature which stars Claire Trevor, Jane Dar- well, Airline Judge Evelyn Venable and J. Bromberg. The film has a lit. a thrill and 6 heart-pang as It unfolds it's story.
 The show of shows. "The Great Ziegfeld" opens at Polls next 6atur. day and will be shown for the hrst time ever at popular prices, exactly the same as the 3 hour show millions paid e2.20 to see when it was being road-showed. The first show VIII begin at Il Q, Tl., Saturday morning,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

well, I'm not going to vote for Roosevelt" he said with absolute finality. "1'm going to vote for Landon myself. Some of our club members are going to follow the doctor and vote for Lemke but I don't see any use of wasting my vote. Of course there11 be some who will stick to Roosevelt"
 Inquiry Called Error
 Here in the northwest heard no less than a score express much the same ideas. They only differed materially when it came to the presidential election. Among them there is 8 definite divergence of views that may possibly lead to any open rift among the Townsendites.
 One very definite viewpoint was expressed to me by the state trea- surer of Washington, Otto A. Case, who is candidate for the demo- cratic nomination for governor. "The doctor is making a very great mis- take in dragging in the presidential fight" Mir. Case explained. Not 2 per cent of the Townsend delegates at Cleveland were for the third party. We should center our fight on local elections and on our candi. dates. for senate and congress. We demand the right. to exercise our political rights the same as the doc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

these crusaders is the sincere belief that only through the Townsend Plan can prosperity be brought back to America.
 Enthusiasm Unlimited
 In the center of Washington drifted into hardware store and fell into conversation with the mid- dle-aged owner.
 If we'd adopted the Townsend Plan two or three years ago wed have no unemployment, and pros- perity would be back again." he went on after a few minutes gen. eral conversation. There are 9,OOO,- 900 people in America who are over 60 years old. Some 4,0O0, 900 of them are holding jobs. If our Plan was in effect it would mean that right now there would be 100000 jobs for younger men and women still on the unemployed lists. Add to that num- Der the millions who would get work on account of increased purchasing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02

Delegates interested in motoring to Cleveland Ohio to attend the American Legion convention from Sep ember 2124 will be interested in knowing that the Roosevelt Highway U 6) offers as scenic and non- congesed motor route to the mid western metropolis By enables autos to substitute pleasure and enjoyment for the and worry usually experienced by drivers when travelling through big cities Some of the outstanding scenic attractions which the traveller will encounter along U S. The Bear Mountain bridge spanning the his- trc and picturesque Hudson river at the Scenic Center of the East"the Perkins Memorial Drive in Bear Moun- tain park-Lake Wallenpaupeck, the largest artificial lake in the state of Pennsylvania - Twin Cuts near Wyalusng-P -Pennsylvana's Grand Canyon near Wells boro-Black Forest vast outdoor playground near Coudersport and many interesting mountain drives offer ing panoramas of unexceled beauty Waterbury Legion naes desirous of driving to Cleveland over U S. can easily and pleasantly connect with this route at Danbuy Connecticut Continue U. S. from Danbury into New York state and then through Brewster and Carmel onto the Bear Mountain bridge approach highway, which has been built for almost its entire length of miles, direct ly above the Hudson river and affords excellent views the river and the surrounding Hudson highlands It leads to the Bear Mountain bridge which spans the Hudson river at the Scenic Center of the East In orde
 that travellers might enjoy the beautiful view the bridge
 makes possible parking permitted on the span Head- ing west from the bridge, Route U. S. wends its way through Bear Mountain Park into Central Valley and Goshen into Port Jervs Journey westward from Port JervS on S. into the state of Pennsylvania and then along the scenic northern tier of this state into Ohio ana Cleveland Highway maps showing this route ln detail may be had without cost sending seaddressed stamp ed envelope to Tall Tower Topics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-02
FINALS ARRANGED
 MLAWN BOWLING
Doubles Tourney to Close Saturday-Semi-Finals
 Prove Exciting Event

John Crichton and William Lang earned the right to meet Joseph Blair and Abram Clegg in the finals of the doubles tourney of the Full ton Park Lawn Bowling association to be rolled off Saturday by virtue of their iA-lS defeat of the George Altcheson-Ha Hyrnes comhina- ton last night,
 Last nights semi-final match was c close contest throughout with the score seesawing back and forth, It Is expected that . record crowd win witness tho battle Saturday for some exceptionally fine bowling is anticipated,
 Capt Joseph Hlalr's team won over Capt, William Watts team by . aa-a score in the league games last night,
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this investigation has turned thou sands of them against the president. They look up on 1t as an inquisition, and the good doctor has now be- come 8 martyr in their eyes.
 In some ways Townsendism as- sumes even 8 deeper shade among these crusading, reforming pio- neers here than even among the retired midwestern farmers and business men in the sun-kissed lands of southern California. Men and women in these verdant val- leys of the northwest still work for their living on their small farms and in their little communities. Sincere and kindly, they receive with open arms Klan organizers, dry fanatics and reformers of every kind. Once they set their teeth into a belief, they demonstrate an un- equaled tenacity and stubbornness.
 Thus they have taken hold of the Townsend Plan. First of all they want the promised $200 a month permanent pension. But even more in the minds of many of