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Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
TAX CHANGE TO
BRING SSOO,OOO
New Method For Raising Cor
pration Taxes Asked By
p. S. dupont
NEW FRANCHISE LEVY

A change in the corporation
franchise tax law which, it is esti
mated, would result in an increase
of between 100000 and S800,0OO
in annual revenue to the state was
disclosed as one of the principal
points in recommendation made
in a report of Pierre S. dupont,
state tax commissioner, at the
meeting of the State Finance Com
mission in Dover Wednesday off
last week. The proposed change,
Mr.. DUPONT explained later, will
not, however, affect the bulk of
Delaware corporations, about IT,
900 out of $4,000 not being con-
cerned. Full details of the pro
posed change and all details of the
voluminous report submitted by
Mr.. DUPONT will be made available
later, the tax commissioner said.
The feeling of the commission, he
explained, was that all persons in
terested in the state financial stu
alton should have an opportunity
to see the report and be given a
chance to express themselves on it
before the commission goes before
the next session of the State Leg
islature. The franchise tax is the
chief item of the report, although
considerable attention is also given
the inheritance tax. Several meet
ings will be held by the commission
before definite decision on the fran
chise tax and other features are
determined upon, and at the prop
er time all persons interested will
be given the opportunity to dis
cuss the problem. The purpose of
the commissions efforts is to
equalize taxes, and not to increase
various taxes, it was said. Solu-
ton of the entire state financial
situation reposes on the body. All
members of the commission, with
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
SUN OIL COMPANY PRAISED
Their Cooperation in Safety Cam
paign Noted by Many States

Included among the many letters
received by the Sun Oil Company,
praising this Company's drive for
safer highways by publishing the
latest highway signals approved by
the Fourth National Conference on
Street and Highway Safety, are
communications from the Motor
Vehicle Commissioners of many
states. One prominent commits
sioner writes: II am very much
pleased to know the Sun Oil Com
pany is making a real contribution
to highway safety by publishing
hand signals for drivers of motor
vehicles. This is worthwhile
work. An examination of our
records from 1925 to 1885 disclos-
es that 24,012 accidents were caus-
ed by failure to signal. This ser
ious error cost 10 lives and result
ed in injuries to 23,842 more. IF
we could remind each driver of the
necessity of signalling, 1 am sure
it would go long way towards re-
moving those accidents which re-
suit from neglect of this import
ant precaution."
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06

the exception of Angus B. Echols.
were present at the meeting, to-
gether with Cove Douglass Buck
who appointed the commission. The
meeting was preceded by lunch
con. The fact that the state
school fund depends upon the cor
poration franchise taxes makes the
franchise tax situation of most
vital Importance, and the commits
sion seeks to safeguard that fund
Governor Buck told the commits
sion the general fund is in good
condition, with a credit balance Of
S259, 900 on June 80, last, instead
of an anticipated deficit of from
100000 to S600,0OO. He said it is
the school fund which presents the
real problem. The Governor ex
planned that when the legislature
met in January, 1885, it appeared
Notwithstanding economy measures
adopted, that the budget at the
close of the fiscal years 1935-1936
and 1867 would be out of bal
ance by as much as $4,000 or
100000. He then was given
authority to appoint a finance com
mission to make a study Of the
financial condition of the state be-
fore next January when the legis-
lature again convenes. Following
the Legislature authorized state Of
ficials to borrow 100000 from the
school fund and 100000 from the
highway fund for the general fund.
the Governor explained. But the
states income has improved
through better business conditions
and the efficiency of the State Tax
Department so that a $3.50 900
credit balance exists in the gener-
al fund instead of the expected
deficit Governor Buck said that
therefore the services of the com
mission would not be needed for
the general fund but would be re-
quired for the school fund because
of the decline in franchise taxes.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
THE PENINSULAR BONE
FERTILIZER co.

The Peninyular Bone Fertilizer
Company is one of those institu-
tions of which it can be said that
it makes steady and assured pro-
gress. 1t has a much broader field
than when it was organized three
years ago as the successor of j. E.
Tygert & Co, and brought out the
new brand of phosphate known as
the Planet, which has been stead
lily on the rise in public favor since
its introduction. This, with its old
er companion, "Star Bone" are
well known throughout the PENN
sula even down to the two lower
counties in Virginia.
The company is now reaching
across the Delaware Bay, (having
previously got good grip on
Chester, Co., Pa, through G.Speak-
mani and getting quite a firm
grasp of trade in New Jersey. This
has been done through the well di-
rected efforts of ]. Ed. Hoffecker,
who took a position with the COM
pany last Spring leaving a good
situation in Baltimore at the ad-
vice of his physician, to seek a
more active life. The phosphate
manufacturers have this advant-
age that they are not confined ex-
clusively to local trade but can
reach out for new pastures" in
whatever direction they please, and
we are gratified to see the several
manufactures Of this place thus
broadening and extending their
business.
Continued on Page Three)
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06

"A. McConaughy, of Clayton, has
bought a building lot of John P.
Hudson on which he intends to
erect a house at once.
Edgar r. Sipple is moving his
family from Smyrna to George
town, at which point he is at pres
ent employed by the railroad.
The steamer Tygert is now car
rying considerable fruit and grain.
The new oats from this section are
selling well in Philadelphia and are
being shipped in large quantities.
The farmers hardly averaged
two god wheat threshing days a
week in the month of July. August
starts out with better prospects,
very greatly to their composure
and benefit.
The travel to Camden Camp
next Sunday is likely to be very
large. All the available teams of
this town, it is said, are already
engaged. The camp will continue
until Saturday week.
Five young ladies of this town
have engaged a tent at Camden
camp meeting which commences
to-day. Several farmers of the
vicinity also intend to attend the
camp with their families.
William Johnson, a colored man,
while sittin gon fence Friday
was severely hurt by Emory Lum's
timber wagon falling against him,
occasioned by the horses wheeling
around the corner too suddenly.
Fruit growers tell US that the
peach estimate made the last of
June may be discounted one-third
the first of Augustine loss in the
time occasioned by the wet wealth
er in rotting and dropping they
think bearing this proportion.
E. H. Beck, real estate broker
has sold the farm belonging tc
George and David Denny, of Phil
adelphia, in Raymond's Neck, ad
joining farm of Daniel B. Cum
minis, containing $50 acres, to Jos
eph Stephenson, of Green Spring
for $500.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
Man, 20, Found Shot to Death

Ebon S. Wright, 20, was found
shot to death Friday night week
ago in his farm home, Harrington
a small rifle leaning against a
table. The body was seated in a
high backed chair when discovered
Mr.. Wright had been depressed
since the death of his wife and
daughter within year. He is sur
vived by two daughters, Mrs. Ed
gell Coates and Mrs. Earl Minner
Funeral services were held from
his home with interment in Holly
wood cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
Huge Drum Fish Caught

Sidney Bennett, fishing off Beth
any Beach from a boat owned by
Harry Bunting, landed a So 1-2
pound drum fish one day recently
after fighting it an hour and three
minutes with the aid of Elias Bunt-
ing, the boat owners son. A drum
fish about the same size was land
ed just one year ago by Miss JOS
ephine Rascob. formerly of VIII
mington.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
THE MONTH OF JULY PASSES

The lion month in going out
gave his name a savage shake and
ushered in the first really warm
weather experienced this summer.
To all intents the Both of July was
as hot as "blazes" over a consider
able portion of the United States.
Usually for the middle belt of
States July is the wheat harvest
ing month, but the general use Of
nitrogenous manure succeeded in
bringing this crop to maturity be-
fore June was out. Berries of all
kinds were a drug in July. The
month just passed has been pro-
life of truck of all kinds and prices
being remarkably good considering
that the South poured a goodly de-
luge of her truck into the North
ern cities by way of the newly
opened N. Y, P. & N. r. r. The
surfeiting 'watermillion" is to
come yet.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
$500 FOR FIVE CARRIERS
OE PEACHES

George t. Thompson got S55 for
1--we carriers of Mountain Rose
peaches in New York, yesterday,
and Joseph B. FAIRIES got So for a
carrier of Troths. A carrier holds
two baskets and half. John r.
Wilson had some that sold for So
per basket in Boston.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
SHIPPING PEACHES FROM
GREENSPRING

Shipping peaches commenced at
Green Spring, on Monday by the
car load, sending away on that
day nearly two full cars, Troth
variety. Clayton has been ship
ping daily this week between one
and two cars, Brenford one car and
Kenton nearly a car load.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
MATTER OF STREET
DRAINAGE

The matter of drainage goes
hand in hand with the introduction
of water works and sooner or later
our principal streets must have
well defined and properly graded
cutters for carrying the waste
water. Commerce street from
Cooper's corner down past the
roperties Of j. c. Bailey to East
street is perhaps taking the lead in
a well laid brick and stone gutter,
from the fact that no other street
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
DEATHS

Lurty-In this town, July 29th,
Eliza, widow Of the late Eben
Lurty, aged 76 years.
Pierson - At Persons Corner,
July %, Hannah E., wife of Abram
Pierson, aged AZ years and 6
months.
Rash.-At Downs Chapel, July
31st, Rebecca, wife of John Rash,
aged IA years.
Vinson- n-Entered into rest at Do
yer, on Thursday July 10Th, Mrs.
Margaret Vinson, aged So wears.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
SMYRNA CORNET BAND GOES
TO COLCHESTER

The Smyrna Cornet Band went
to colchester Beach to-day to make
music for a Maryland Sunday
school excursion to that place.
hey went from this town to
Georgetown, below Galena, in a
wagon, distance of twenty miles,
where they took a steamer.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
HORSE IMPALED ON A FENCE

On Monday, a horse belonging to
c. S. Powell, living with William
Gray, near Green Spring, in the
act of jumping a fence ran part of
a post in its left side below the
shoulder blade, eight inches deep,
and some two inches wide. DR..
Boyd was sent for who probed the
wound and swede it up. The an
imal is doing well with prospect of
speedy recovery.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
Aged Resident Resist..J

While some of The D1
towns are boasting Of tsa !
citizens registering on JIM J
the general election Aurr-l
Owens. a Civil War ys,sr,
81 was registered in the ..sl
ton district of the Fiji \
sentative Distric: Of Ken. a
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
has the same amount of rain water
to drain.

has the same amount OF ram wafer
to drain.
TEST OUT HOSE APPARATUS
The Smyrna Hose Company will
be out this evening at seven o'clock
and test their apparatus and the
force of the water at different
places in the town. Up to last
Thursday night the company had
been quiet so long that we had al
most forgotten there was one, but
under Chief Bailey on that evening
six of its members turned out, ran
the hose truck all over town, test
ing it out. We are glad to see
them started into newer life. 1t
is now nearly two years since we
have had occasion to fight fire in
Smyrna, and the apathy is not at
all surprising.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
COVER yE Ry,ol \
Be AT lgEI
Famous Eras
tory ~, to Be Dspi,t.t i i
lade On August 4 d
JUBILEE AUGUST /,

review the parade S,s,' =. s4|
pageant of the Lsass 10 ~
celebration, which s5r 1 1920 +
the highlights of h. y, !, ! :
august IS even. ii ~. y ~ Z |
old town. The parasa y, "
oIna.. on August i. desigast.s+ ! ! !
elnors .Il1, Day A rsr'.s5.. :
viii be erected on sta,' ,I,';s' y
hlnd The zwaansSs..i S,'' =
memorial mem to the first } ra y
a,ers. |. G. MsssicE I''' !.
Chairman. and Alton j : !,
nam Is general mar,b,l ! Y \
sa1.. Gaae. which will includ. : . ! !
depicting the various :, : 2
community's history +, |,
coke Indians will enact = :.
part with zwaanel5,. y y.
Club portraying the IaSs,, y
Dutch. The Daughter |.
American Revolution i, =
lonial Danes will be rso,.,,!l !. !
fioats- Historical fgpss, !. |.
elude Caesar Rodney. no,.i
man, and Captain KI55
who made Lewes a Dor ,
Other organizations viii :.
War of 1872, when n. ! ~ =.
oombarded by The Rris.
opanlsh-American War i
" orld War. The day VII
WIN alnletlc events % ID
0eacn, and a harbOr ieteas
onstration by naval -
guard units.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF 50 YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths,
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF AUGUST 4, 1886

Taken from our old files OF
corresponding week. as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now q regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events OF the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
WANT TELEPHONE LINE

WANT TELEPHONE LINE
FROM CLAYTON TO WYOMING
The members of the Clayton
Fruit Growers Exchange met in
this town Saturday to discuss the
telephone business, but are hardly
as near to establishing a line this
season from Clayton to Wyoming
as they were when the project was
first proposed. They, however, ap-
pointed a committee consisting of
N. T. Underwood, Samuel Roberts,
Joseph L. Cavender and A. G.Cum-
minis to meet the General Board of
Managers in Dover on Friday next
to see if they can't be induced to
move the headquarters of the Ex-
change this year to Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06

They say women have no sense
of humor. yet they take many a
Joke at the marriage altar.
Smyrna times., 1936-08-06
Thieves Rob Store at Pennington

Thieves broke into the store of
Miss Marion Redden, located on
Railroad avenue, Pennington, and
stole quantity of merchandise.
Entrance was gained through a
back window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
SMALL LOANS TO BE FORUM TOPIC
Moran, Kenney and Scha- fer to Give Various
 Angles at Y Friday

The Small Loan" problem will be the topic of discussion at the Com munity forum in the central "" Friday evening at 8:15 o'clock.
 James E. Moran, recently re- elected national director by the Conn. Credit Union league, organ izer of numerous credit unions in the state and well known authority on credit unions, will present the topic from their angle.
 Representing the Personal Finance companies will be Walter Schafer of Hartford, director of social re- search, Conn. Association of Per- sonal Finance companies. Mir. Scha- fer will explain the Personal Finance method.
 Frank J. Kenney, treasurer of the Morris Plan Bank of Waterbury, will take the problem from the bankers point and the industrial loan system.
 Believing the problem of borrow ing money one that is important to 8 great many of us and to clarify the method through which we may borrow, the forum has been ar- ranged for every individual in Wa terbury in any way interested in the topic. A cordial invitation is ex- tended all to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
ADVISORS ENJOY
 LENTEN ADDRESS

The value of Lent as time for one to search his own soul to dis cover the fundamental basis of life was stressed by Rev. Thomas Chap pell of St. Johns church at the fort nightly meeting of the Advisors club in the Y. M. 0. A. MT. Chappell dwelt on the necessity of every man embracing his religion and making 1t basic factor in his life.
 John s. Holley, who was elected to membership in the club at it's last meeting, was introduced by President Howard E. Coe. MT. Hol- ley is employed as engineer at the Scovill Mfg. company. He lives in Meriden at present but expects to move to Waterbury in the spring when he will be assigned as advisor of 8 particular club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
'THEATER WANTS
 EXTRA MEMBERS
City-Wide Campaign PIan- ned By Civic Thespians
 at Monday Gathering

Plans for a city-wide membership campaign to be conducted at the end of the present season were made last night at the supper meeting of the civic Theater of Waterbury at its quarters on Leavenworth street. More than 150 attended last nights session, with business meeting and entertainment program following the supper.
 It is hoped to expand the member ship greatly, 50 that activities of the Civic Theater can be broadened. Members hope that by holding, he membership campaign in the spring instead of in the fall, more interest can be aroused and more prospective members secured.
 A one-act play, written by Harold Hole, was presented after the supper and business meeting. Tn the cast were Gilman Gay, Danforth Shat tuck, Edward Fox, Mrs. John s. P. Castle and Miss Mabel Burns.
 Several dances were offered by Arlene Holmes Coffey. Mrs. Enid Winch of Naugatuck gave several readings in Norwegian dialect. Four piano selections, one of them an original composition, were played by Hummer T. Alexander.
 A brief talk on the forthcoming production, Murray Hill," was given by Director Gordon GiRen. Two pastels painted by Resale Manning Rose for "The Shining Hour" were auctioned, the proceeds going into the theater treasury.
 It was announced that the Civic Theater is sponsoring Q dessert bridge and fashion show next Tues day afternoon. The committee in charge has Miss Betty Wilson as chairman, assisted by Marion Rock well, Jean Engelke and Harriet Gibbs.
 Suit Withdrawn
 The $200 suit of Edward Belanger against Peattie Motors, Inc, was withdrawn from the common pleas court docket today. Settlement out of court was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10

Won BIomberg Eden
 Expected to figure prominently In the conference of Locarno treaty signatorles are Fulvio Su- vlch, secretary of foreign affairs for Italy; Premier Van Zeeland of Belgium, and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden of Eng land. General Werner von Blom- berg is Germany's spokesman in defense of her Rhineland occupa-
 ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10

Tn other sections of the state op- position to the reelection of Robin son is reported developing and ef- forts are being made to have Attor- ney Frank R. Odlum of Unionville and Hartford oppose the local man for the post of president. Attorney Odlum has been active in the Young Democratic affairs since the found- ing of the group. He is now grand chief ranger of the Foresters of Connecticut.
 Uninstructed
 At the open meeting of the club the name of President Robinson was not mentioned, but at the caucus the question of whether or not to endorse him came up. The club refrained from going on record as not endorsing Robin son, because there is no other as- serted candidate in the field as yet, but voted to send its delegation un- instructed to the state convention.
 William T. Harrington, president of the Waterbury Young Democrats, resigned his post last night and At- torney Carmine Cipriano was elected to fill out the unexpired term which ends in June. This action was taken so that Attorney Cipriano can lead the Waterbury delegation to the state convention. He has been f1- nancial secretary of the Waterbury Young Democrats and is now state organizer of the Connecticut Young Democrats. He was chosen for the post of president in recognition Of his excellent work on behalf of the Young Democratic group. During the past year he brought in the largest number of new members. He is now in charge of legal work for the Rural Settlement Adminis- tration in Connecticut. Attorney Cipriano will be the guest of honor at e banquet on March 18th which will be rendered him by the Italian Democratic Club.
 Opposes Solicitations
 The Young Democrats last night also adopted resolution to be sent to all Chambers of Commerce in the state informing them that the local group, under whose auspices the state convention will be held, will not authorize the solicitation of do- nations or advertisements in con- neUtion with the state session. The local group pointed out that the adoption of the resolution does not prevent the committee represent- ing the state organization arrang- int, for the convention from solicit ing donations and advertisements However, the local group desires all businessmen to know that 1t is not seeking any money and does not approve of such activities.
 @ To Select Delegates
 Another meeting of the local Young Democrats will take place
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
M'EVOY APPROVES
 CACER'S PETITION

Attorney William W. Gager's pe- tition for an allowance of $500 on count for his services as receiver for the Almon c. Judd O., for the past two years Is approved in a de- cision handed down by Judge Frank P. McEvoy.
 The receiver made application for the allowance at Fridays short cal- lendar session of superior court. He claimed that he had devoted much time and work to managing the affairs of the Hotel Elton, owned by the Judd company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
SWITCH BANDS AS
 PARK ATTRACTIONS

A switch in the attractions at the Hamilton Park pavilion has been made. Originally Nal Hallett was scheduled to show here next Sunday and Anthony Trini, the following week. Instead Trini will play at the park next Sunday night with the old swing king himself, Nal Hallett, making his much heralded return here the following week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
CARS DAMAGED

Three cars were badly damaged yesterday by large truck owned by the Kelman Express company of this city and driven by Francis Greco of Plymouth in collision which resulted when the truck skid ded on ice on Jefferson street. A report of the accident was filed at police headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
Thieves Carry Away
 Auto Accessories

A spare wheel, tire, tube, and rim were stolen from a parked automo- bile owned by James Della Bella, of 26 Ridge street, yesterday morn ing. The car was parked in front of his home. MT. Della Bella reported the theft to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10

next week to elect the delegates to the state convention. It is likely that the local club will have ten delegates but representation is based on the number of members in the club. Therefore efforts will be made to bring in as many new members as possible to next weeks session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10
EoungD DemocratsVote
 For Uninstructed Unit
Attorney Carmine G. CiprianO, New President to Head
 Delegation to State Convention on April IS

Opposition to the reelection of John F. Robinson of this city the office of state president of the Connecticut Young Democrats openly voiced last night at meet ing of the Waterbury Young Democratic Club at The Eon So great was the opposition to endorsing President Robin it was voted to send unnsructed delegation to the state convention which takes place in this city April 18th
The Washington times., 1936-12-22
B00NED
FOR SENATE

PIERRE, S. Oak, Dec. %
Q.NSO A boom for the appoint
ment of Governor Tom Berry. Dem
ocrat, of South Dakota, to sue
ceed to the United States Senate
seat left vacant by the death of
Peter Norbeck, independent Repub-
lican, was launched today by Gov
ernor Berry's friends.
The plan calls for Berry to re-
sign before his term expires next
month, permitting his successor,
Lieut.. Governor Robert Petersen,
to appoint him to the Senate. The
governor today declined to COM
ment, except to say that nothing
will be done in regard to the ap-
pointment this week."
Others being mentioned include
Herbert Hitchcock, Democratic
State chairman; L. w. Bicknell,
Norbeck's Democratic opponent
four years ago, and George Philip,
Democrat, present United States
district attorney.
The body of Senator Norbeck,
who died Sunday, was to be buried
at Redfield, his. home, late today.