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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
BRAKEMAN PLAYS
 AT BRISTOL BALL
Local Orchestra Booked for Presidents Benefit
 Tomorrow Night

Those who attend the Presidents Bafill at the Spanish Gardens, Lake Compounce next Thursday night will not only be contributing to a worthy cause, but will also be as- sured the very best in dance music and entertainment. Harry Brink man and his society orchestra of Waterbury have been engaged by the committee for this celebrated event.
 A past master in the field of terp: sichofeari rhythm, Harry has built up Q unit which today is conceded to be one of the best in the state. It is comprised of ten men and fea. ttire a violin trio, Q vocal trio and
 two vocaiists, Ray Clark and Joe seph Cfafa. Like ell better bands of the present era, Harry has per-
 fected numerous special arrange ments and ofchestfatlofis character istic of the Brinkman unit. During the past years he IlAs built up on euviable record Of achievements throughout New England with sue- cessf,il engakelslents ct many ok the leading hotels, ballfoorls, c0un- try clubs and colleges. At the pEee- ent time his orchestra is c weekly feature atthe Poli theatef in WaS terbury. <.
 This year the Presldent'b Ball at the spanish Gardens will ne con- dtcled on the night club plan and guests are requested to arrange
 their parties and iIiake their taple reservations hs early as posslDle. These reservations may be made Dy calling Bristol lo5o O. e5s7. The
 dance is to be sesni.formaI with drsss optional. The Spanish u9r.
 dehs provides ali Ideal eetting tof ai affair of this Kind. It is com
 pletsiy equipped with the naest modern sound system with radio Connections that will enable the guests to hear the short talk to pe
 given by the pfesident in heneg Of thls nationwide project: 1n,s 1n,s:
 year 70 per esnt bf the teoslpts w,ll
 bs used loeAIlg--elsheF in the state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
DAMAGES ASKED
 FOR AUTO CRASH
Sorowing Bt CrOds Bow As beloved King Cad TO FnaI Re
Seven Claims Against Elm City Ice Co.-$zz,OOO
 Asked By Plaintiffs

collision between a passenger car and . truck in shelton July IS, 1885, today resulted in the ifiStitu- ton of seven civil actions fin local courts, in which damages totaiing sz2OOO are asked. The defendant in all seven suits is the ParK City Pure Tee O., of New Haven.
 Tn . suit filed in superior court Mrs. Mary Boentgen of New York seeks SlO,OOO damages from the zee company for injuries sustained when the car in which she was rid- ing. operated by Horace Fold, or Bronx. N. Y.. was struck by the defendant cornpany's truck. Shs claims serious injuries of the cnest and aims. and alleges that the acci- dent has resulted In the permanent loss of use of her right arm.
 The accident took place on Center avenue, shelton, ct an intersec- ton. All the suits allege tnag tne truck was being operated carelessly and negligently ct the time or the crash.
 The other six suits were filed in the court of common pleas. Dam ages of S2,b00 each are claimed ny Paui Boentgen, of New York city; Horace Yold, of Bronx, N. Y., Mrs. Emily Yold, also of Bronx, N. II. Edith Boentgen of New York city.
 Damages of s1,ooo each are s0ualit by William Kirk, of Bronx, N. Y., and his wife, Mary.
 The suits are returnable in super for and common pleas courts next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
REMODELED HALL SCENE OF DANCE.
St. Francis Fife, Drum Corps Arranging First
 Annual Event '
WASHINGTON HILL

The st. Francis Xavier fife and drum corps will present their first annual dance tonight at the parish hall on Washington street. The dance this evening will be the first to be given in the hall since 1t Was remodeled. The posts that were ale ways Q handicap to dancers have been removed and Q new floor has been installed.
 The committee headed by William oaughan and Edward Hartriett havo been working with the boys the past month and Q large crowd iB ex- pected to tuEn out for the dance which will be an annual affair by the drum corps. The proceeds toe night will be used to help pur. chase new uniforms for the corps. Jimime Fitzgerald and his orches- tra will furnish music for the dancing.
 Committee Meeting
 From present indications tho mammoth carnival to be given by the St. Francis Xavier parish Feb. ruary i3, i4 and 1b will be the big gest event Washington Hill has witnessed in quite some time. At Q meeting of the committee held last night further plans were discussed and arrangements from the open- ing night Of the affair are practl. cally complete. Entertainment will be held every night and dancing will also be enjoyed the three nights of the affair. :.
 The following groups will select their workers this week, 60 that complete arrangements will b6 made at . meeting next week, Washing. ton Hill A. O., Washington Park Community club, St. Francis Holy Name society, children of Mary, Married Women and the Dt Francis Alumni Association.
 Committee Named
 President Ray Grady of the Washington Park Community club has announced the committee to take charge Of the clubs second ans nual minstrel show which will take place next month. The committee js as follows: Prank BtureesS, Thomas Evans, Mrs. Fred Rochon, Helen Shea, Mary Grady, John Martin, William Reagan, Al Law for and James 0ladney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
LAW TOO TANGLED

Cleveland (U.P)--The problem of disposing of 60 license plates taken from traffic vlolators con- fronts the probation department. They are worthless now, but the department has no money for post age to notify tho owners. It is un" lawful for him to throw them away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29

fuFd. Januasy 90 - fnsergFity nfeatest "ietter Of the law" |6r Court Judge Kenneth told c class Of % candidates Wer6 admitted to the practice By Ia Hartford county Superior
 Tuesday morning. Judge He Addressed the class before the Wne administered by Lucius P.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
PLANES f,AllRT sEED
YoTATbEs

Cofd0VA, Aihska@-t -tup) -.AyIhtloIl is responsible for the growing of l,otetoes along th6 Mackenzie kiver. Marine tFanepbFtAtion ordinarily used for transporting seeds from WaFmer southern cities proved in:: Adenuate. AaEpIaneg rush the seed potatoes noFthwAfd At the first sieIl of spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
David Fanniek Pasi.

David Fannick Post, No. 0i, Jewish War Veterans. last night voted to accept the invitation Of Emerson Liscum Camp, No. i2, to attend the Maine Mem- orial services at the South Eederate Church. Sunday, Feb. ruary 10. The decision to ats tend was reached ct c meeting In K. Of P. hall.
 It was also voted that the joint meetings of the lodge in the future will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. At each Of these meetings a guest speaker wlll bA heard.
 Appointments for the comink year were made as follows, Enc tertaihinefit chairman, Joseph Relner; aiok committee chalr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
Daily Statistics On Auto Accidents
Tuesday, January ss

sl936 totals of Accidents, Ifi- jurles and Fatailties are subject lO change because of incomplete or tardy traffic accident reports and because of injured 0ccu- pants and pedestrians not being definitely resolved hs ''recove- cries" or "kataIisies',.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29

UneinplogInent in Dblelubn. has beon dnoreaslne for several months, AttendAhee at motion picture theatsss in Portugal e egaFins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29

During excavation fo ra neW builds ine for WestmInst6R school, ct Weses nsinelef, England, foundations Of ell
 old granafy OE Westmineter Abbey
 were found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
Desllyersro Lodge.


 Further arrangements for the annual Valentine dance to be given by the Elizabeth De6il- vestro Lodge. Sons of Italy were made last night at the weekly meeting held in Liberty Hall. The dance will be held ct Waverly Inn on Feb. 18. Plans for the food demonstration were also discussed and c member ship drive will be launched Soons.
 Miss Hope sandulli heads the dinner dance committee which includes: Tine Misses Helen Calabrese, Angeline Car. issimi, Louise MeU, Louise Lo- Russo. Emily duarini. and Rose Solomita.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29

man, Louis fselgef: degree aad fltllAl work, William Dchneef; crave ana feelstratiuii, Morris Shapiro: and bonus. Att0rney Harold Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
NOsahOran I0dse.

A class will be initiated At the next meeting of the Nosahogan Lodge. Odd Fellows, tuesday evening. P. Ralph Sefafine, noble grand. offlciated at the meeting held in odd Fell0ws' Hall last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29

Or city accoFdlhS to the decisioh og Inc committee appointed from the welfare Department. The other 5v per cent wlll be turned over to the Warfn Springs Foundation.
 Here E the opportunity t0 give 4 small donation both for . good eauss and q good time. nuy 6 ticket f0f the psebldents Ball apd. pars lieipate igs . worthy pyujectn~tIie fight against infsheile paralysis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
Court Fruitful Vine.

A rehearsal of the degree team of Court Fruitful Vine, Foresters, was held last night in Forester's Hall. Five pinochle teams and one "45" team, representing the court, defeated Court Friendship of Thomaston on Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
A. 0. E. Auxiliary.

Plans were completed for the Joint installation of officers of the Mohsignof sloctim Branch and Ladies Auxiliary of Div. 5 Ancient order of Hibernians, ct a meeting of tho Auxiliary hold in Hibernian Hall last evening. The exfciscs will be held Sun. day afternoon et s o'clock in the hall. Miss Sarah Doyle is chairman of the w0men's gre rangements committee. Last night Mrs. John M. Lynch pre-.
 sided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
COmstock Lodge.

COmstOck Lodge.
 The installation of officers of Comstock Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was enacted last night In Mechanics Hall, under the direction of Deputy Grand Chancellor, George A. Pouard, of this city, assisted by his staff. Delegations of the Speed- we'll Lodge of this city and the Columbia Lodge from Watera town were present.
 officers conducted were: Chancellor commander, Victor Weyermann: vice . commander, James Miller: prelate, L. B. Brewster; master Of works, W. 6. Manville; master of arms. W. B. Candee; inside guard, Char less Johnston; keeper of records and seals, Leon Hall: master of finance, N. r. Thomas; and master of exchequer, John !. Wooster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-29
BONDING RATES
 SHOW NO INCREASE

Despite increases in premiums for bonds on city officials elsewhere in the state, Waterbury has paid only the same amount fOs premiums this year as tn past yeAfs, according to Thoinas P. Kelly, executive secs retary to the mayer. He sald that the premiums have been raised sn several cities, but that the fates gOf bonding city officials wefe stilI the same hete.
 Mr. Kelly said tiat 1t is becoming increasingly difficulty for cities to secure bonds fof city ofacisls frussl insurance companies.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
MARKET MIXED
AS INDUSTRIAL
SHARES RISE
By LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, July 16. G.N.SD.
Although buying brought a mod
crate runup in several key indus
trial issues around noon today, the
stock market continued generally
irregular.
The bright business picture
Spurred demand in industrial
shares.
Western Union scared more
than 2 points before meeting
profit taking, Greyhound jumped
up 2 and Johns-Manville slightly
less. In chemicals, new highs for
the year were registered by Air
Reduction and Allied Chemicals
on runups of az and az points,
respectively. Du Pont gained more
than a point to within " of its
1895 peak.
Steels moved higher after an ir-
regular forenoon, with YoungS-
town Sheet and Tube squirting
more than a point into new high
ground.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
EAST AND WEST
SPLIT ON JOBS
F0RTEACHERS

SAN FRANCISCO. July IS
G.N.S).-Pretty school teachers,
as compared with the dowager
type, controversial issue in edu.
cation circles.
Abraham Lincoln was not
exactly handsome in masculine
pulchritude-but he was a wiz
ard American in brain power"
This was the statement of Vier-
ling KerSey, State superintendent
of public instruction, in answering
a policy Of certain Eastern educa-
tors for favoring employment Of
pretty feminine teachers in grade
schools. Opposition was also ex-
pressed by San Francisco educa-
tors.
Basis Of Tribute
The Kersey tribute to Lincoln
was voiced when he was advised Of
the pretty school teacher proposal
which is based on the theory of a
group of Eastern students that
American grade school pupils
would develop greater ability by
instruction from a good-looking
lady teacher, who is believed easier
on the eyes than the elderly peda.
gogic type.
Superintendent Kersey, quoting
the old adage that pretty is as
pretty does" explained that Cali
fornia's critical school policy has
nothing against a pretty school
teacher, but insists on a combina'
ton Of comelineSs, personality
and brain power suited to the
child in the class room.
Deserves Best
He observed:
"BuOyancy and personality Is
the major consideration. Rec
Ords of history reveal Outstand-
ing personalities In public life
for what they were, instead Of
what they look like, including
Abe Lincoln. California deserves
the best teachers it can get.
We have q veteran teacher on
our Staff-she is not pretty, but
Is recognized rs the most eff
cient and popular instructor In
California school history"
c. Harold Caulfield. president
Of the San Francisco board OF
education, also ridiculed the pref
ty teacher idea.
Caulfield laughed in deriSion
when advised of this new school
project. saying 1T is just another
freak idea of so-called progressive
educators who stay awake at
night to think up something new
There are o. 30 teachers in our
San Francisco schools. We believe
they are all good-looking, with
plenty of brains"
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
UTILITY ISSUES
IRREGULAR
ON CURB
By EDWARD KRICKER

NEW YORK, July 16 Q.N.S).
Irregular tone crept over curb
stocks after the steady opening.
Utility issues we're most active,
some scoring handsome gains.
Others sagging more than a dol
lar.
General Gas and Electric, up
6 at yesterdays close, continued
its sharp advance by climbing 5
points to As.
Mining and oil stocks we're
scarce. Humble Oil and Lake
Shore Mining were up fraction
ally.
Lerner Stores Pfd. sagged to
108h. off ~; Doehler Die Cast
ing advanced fractionally, and
United States and International
Securities lost about p.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
WHEAT JUMPS,
CORN UPL|M|T

CHICAGO, July Is G.N.SD.
Wheat prices shot up more than
3 cents a buShel on another wave
Of buying prompted by the con-
tinued drought in the grain belt
in early trading. Corn rushed UP
the AGENT limit with all deliveries
at new high peaks for the season.
September deliveries of wheat
and corn advanced to $108 and
$3.50, respectively.
Near midday wheat was 2% to
sac higher, corn 33s to &c up
with July leading the upturn;
oats 13sc higher, and rye 2% to
2bc up.
Winnipeg was IA to lac higher
and Liverpool closed il to lBd
higher.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
Metal Markets
High Low 1918

NEW YORK July is U.N.s).-For-
eign copper buying today was a mixed
affair. Some sellers reported good vol
ume, while others declared that the
market was dull. However. sales were
reported within the range Of s226 to
S.?5 cents a pound c. l. (. European base
ports. slightly lower than yesterday
range.
Domestic copper markets today were
more active with price firm and un-
changed at $50 cents a pound. Domestic
sales for the month so far amount 10
about 2O,942,OOO pounds.
There was a better tone to the lead
market today with demand fairly heavy,
according to local sellers. Prices remain
unchanged at $50 cents a pound New
York and AS East ST. Louis.
Zinc markets were reported fairly
active with prime Western zinc un-
changed at 4.7S cents a pound East St.
Louis
The price of tin today declined from
II to Y cents pound to 44A cents a
pound
Anthony continued unchanged at IN
cent? a pound
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
COTTON PRICES
TURN HIGHER

NEW YORK, July l6 G.N.SD.
Cotton quotations turned higher
in late forenoon trading. The vol
ume of business was moderately
large.
The trade, brokers with Cont
mental connections. Wall Street
and professionals were principal
purchasers of cotton, while the
South, New Orleans, and spot
houses sold.
July was quoted at 1897 up 4,
October 1855 up 6, December 1884
up 5, and March 12.46 up 2.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
Cotton Goods

NEW YORK, July 16 GN.S.l.-Prices
continued steady during a fair volume
day. Many buyers and sellers were
pleased with the turn of events during
the past few days, as some quarters
feared a too sharp advance might bring
about a serious reaction, and overproduc-
ton. Quick prints were in fair demand,
and many orders were placed at top
prices, Sheetings ran into considerable
volume in some quarters. Fine yarn
staples turned steady on a fair demand.
Fancies enjoyed q heavy demand at good
prices. The volume was not large, but
trading was sufficiently active to keep
buyers and sellers busy.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
Money Rates

NEW YORK. July Is UNS).-Rank-
ers' acceptance market remained quiet
with nominal rates 3-16 to II per cent
for 80, so, and 30 days; Z to s-lS per
cent for 100 days. and Is to sis per cent
for $50 and $50 days.
Commercial paper market was mod
erately active, with rate unchanged at
Y of I per cent.
Time money was offered at ~ per
cent for maturities up to six months,
unchanged.
Call money renewed at per cent un,
changed.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
Cleveland Livestock

CLEVELAND. July ia GNsl.-(Re-
ported by Producers cooperative Com
mission Association.
Hogs-Receipts 500; market active,
mostly csc higher; top, $1O.S5 or 16O-25O-
pound hogs pigs and rouRhs csc higher.
Cattle-Reeeipts 125; all grades slow;
few sales of cows and bulls steady to
weak
Calves-Receipts $50; market very
slow: most sales SOC lower; choice
calves $3.50 or under.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
GAINS OF AUTO
EMPLOYMENT
REVEALED

DETROIT July 16.-DecLarItlS
that the "factual accomplish
ments" Of the automobile indus
try in stimulating buying, increas-
ing employment, raising wages
and sharing other benefits with
employees stand out as highly sig.
nificant and worthy Of the
thoughtful study Of the American
people, Alvan Macauley, president
of Packard Motor Car Company,
speaking ut the annual meeting
Of the association here said
the industry'S record sis 3
challenge in practical results to
communism and socialism and
false Utopias."
He pointed out that the auto
mobile factory worker is earning
more per hour than in 1929, with
living cost 20 per cent under
1929; that the industry has done
such an outstanding job in sta
bilizing employment that the
worker is receiving a larger real
annual income than he did In
1929, although he Is working sub.
stantially shorter hours on the
average per week, and that since
last November the automobile
body manufacturers have had
over $50, 900 men and women die
rectly and continuously on their
pay roll, a record for sustained
high employment.
High Wages Not All .o.
Macauley said:
Satisfactory employment Ii
net alone . question Of paying
high wages or even Of sta
biIization. There Is the matter
Of having efficient and Sympa-
thetic supervisiOn-men who
maintain personal contact with
employees, who know their needs,
desires and ambitions, and who
cooperate with them so far a.
is economically possible.
THE automobile industry
takes pride in having the good
will and loyalty Of the great
bulk Of its employees and is con-
fident of maintaining these
mutually satisfactory relations"
He said:
"The automobile industry
bears no charmed life; it is not
spared while others suffer In
periods Of depression.
HARD HIT BY DEPRESSION
During the last depression
it was terrificalIy affected. It's
sales in the period 1S3O-1932 de-
creased 74.5 per cent, represent.
ing . Shrinkage in wholesale
value Of $2,7S4,OOO,OOO.
"But during even the worst
years the industry was never
stagnant. Engineering improve
ments and plant improvements
for greater efficiency were &C
lively prosecuted at large cost
Some believe the industry,
In speeding up manufacturing
schedules and expanding sales
programs last year In advance
of . measurable change or. turn
for the better in general bust.
ness conditions, stimulated the
subsequent upturn. In any event
the automobile attracted pur:
chasers."
I'm some circles the perform.
ance Of the industry in lifting
itself and other industries out
Of the depression Is considered
nothing short of . miracle.
while the last year has been
q good one for the industry, it
does not mean that the industry
as a whole is making profits or
that the automobile industry, IS
well as industry generally, is not
beset with many uncertainties.
I'VE are facing new cOndi.
lions. New governmental meas
ures Of serious import to indus
try have been imposed. We
must prepare ourselves to meet
the great burdens Of more Gov"
eminent regulation AMI super.
vision unless we are alert enough
to stop hasty, ill-adviSed meas
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
The Weather
Forecasts Until 8 p. m. Friday

FOFECdSIS UIEtH o p M
District of Columbia - Mostly
cloudy tonight and Friday, pos
sibly showers Friday; not much
change in temperature: gentle
northeast or east winds.
Maryland - Mostly cloudy to-
night and Friday, possibly showers
Friday and in extreme west por-
ton tonight; not much change in
temperature.
Virginia-Cloudy, probably oc'
casional showers tonight and Fri
day; not much change in tempera-
ture.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
Ready to Die at 1902

WATERFOWL, N. Y, July 16
GNSO.-John Hunter, ST., OF
Roberts Corners, celebrated his
1920 birthday and then predicted
it. was his last birthday. He said
he is ready to die because he IS
mo longer able to work" Hunter
is a retired Great Lakes sailor.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
MAIL SHIP SAILINGS

, Ave.)-Mails close 8 p. m. (supp. mails
accepted at Morgan annex up TO 10
p. M; sails midnight-.Letter and prints
mails for Bolivia, Canal Zone, Chile lex
cept Tocopilla), Colombia (Cauca, Mag
dalena and Nsrino Depts. and Bogota
| only, Costa Rica, Ecuador. Nicaragua
Except East COAST, Panama and Peru
Except Iquit0s); parcel post.
The Washington times., 1936-07-16
Ponzi Fights Divorce

ROME, July 16.-Charles Ponzi,
whose financial wizardry gained
him II years and seven months IN
American prisons as a common
and notorious thief" announced
last night he will contest the dl
vorce suit of Rose M. Ponzl, OF
CAMBRIDGE. Mass.