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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
|BRANCEL HELD
 IN THEFT CASE
Bought Stolen Rings From BOys-Latter Also Ar-y
 rested By Police

Charged with receiving stolen goods, Blase Brangel, 53, of 439 North Main street, was given 8 continuance to Saturday by Judge John F. McGrath in city court to- day! Brangel was arrested last night on warrant by Detectives John Calvin and Anthony Mariana, who said the man had purchased a watch for 50 cents and a gold ring for 35 cents from two boys who were arrested last Friday on break ing and entering charges.
 The boys, aged B and IA. admit ted the theftS and will be arraigned Saturday in juvenile court. The watch which Brangel is alleged to have purchased belongs to Q Con- necticut company enploye and was stolen from the West Main street office of the company. The ring was part of loot obtained at two houses in the North Main street section, according to detectives.
 Harold A. Briggs, 3l, of 1250 South Elm street, charged with vio- lation of the motor vehicle law, was given a nolle when he said his car was registered but that he did not carry the registration in it. He promised to produce the registra- tion for the inspection of Prosecu- tor Mitchell Meyers before tor1or- row night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
CHILDREN NEED
 RESTFUL SLEEP
Health Officials Give Ex- ceIIent Advice to Par-
 ents-ScheduIe Time

Long, undisturbed sleep under proper conditions means healthy children, and parents should see that this is made possible, the state department of health declared in it's current weekly bulletin, in which it was explained that the eight hours sleep, ordained by King AL fred the Great, may be sufficient for adults, but not for growing youngsters who require far more rest than that until after reaching the age of IS. Even at the latter age, at least nine hours of sleep is recommended.
 The bulletin outlined An easy schedule as follows: During the earliest weeks of life 8 child should sleep from 21 to g hours each day; at one year, 16 hours; at six years, 12 hours; and at IS, nine hours.
 Fretful Youngsters
 Sleep is the method by which na- ture makes the necessary body re- pairs and replenishes the energy consumed by children in their hard play. It is just as essential to child's well being as nourishing food, warm clothing in winter, fresh air and sunshine. The greatest amount of growth takes place dur ing sleep, while the body is resting. Many children who are under nourished, pale and fretfully nerv- ous, play about supposedly in good health, who are in reality in this state because of lack of sleep. If a child is accustomed to regular hours of sleep and if those hours are interrupted the previous even- ing for any reason whatsoever, the child is apt to be nervous and fret ful the next day. Children that are allowed to go to bed when they choose, even if the time be as early as nine or ten in the evening, who are allowed to attend even- ing movies, who for any reason are excused from the regular bedtime hour, can never be as sturdy as those who are accustomed to regu- lar hours of sleep, the bulletin said.
 Circumstances
 But, It continued, time IS not the only factor to be considered in sleep. The sleep must be restful. When the child goes to bed, in what con- dition is he physically and nervous ly? Has he had light, nutritious supper which can be easily digest ed? Are his surroundings com fortable? Is his bedtime at a regu- lar and early hour? Is his room well ventilated? Has he possibly en- larged tonsils and adenoids which interfere with breathing? All of these things should be taken into account. And these are serious because the bulletin re- ported that a survey of the health practices of school children in New York city revealed that 75 per cent were getting too little sleep.
 Even children of school age would be far healthier and less nervous. the bulletin declared, if they went to bed early.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
POLICE CHANGES
 EFFECTIVE TODAY
Three PlatoOns Affected By New Revolving Shift
 Plan Adopted

Platoons A and B of the police today began work on the new schedule of hours announced last Saturday by Superintendent of Police William J. Roach ana Police Commissioner Harry Minor. Platoon A reported for duty at 2 o'clock this morning and worked until 3 o'clock this afternoon. The, after noon shift will work until Il o'clock tonight when they twill be relieved by the night platoon.
 Men on the latter shift worked three extra hours this morning as the changes went into effect, quit ting work at7 o'clock instead of 4. The time will be made up to them later.
 Beginning today desk officers are allowed only half an hour for lunch. Sergeant Joseph Bagley will be giv- en time off from 12:15 to 12:45 p. m.; Lieutenant John Dunphy from 8 to 8:30 p. m. and Captain Hugh Flaherty from 4 to 4:30 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
Joe McAuliffe
 Remembered As Pop Dispenser
(BY THE OUT EASTER

Little was said in the newspa- pers concerning the recent death of Joseph J. McAuliffe, who died at his home on Central avenue, but among old time families and long time residents, Joe McAuliffe was well known. He had reached an age around the early eighties, the greater part of which was spent in Waterbury.
 Years ago he and his brother John, lived in the Brooklyn dis trict, in and around the vicinity of Bank and Jackson streets. They were old time soda and ginger ale peddlers, and their product was sold in general among all of tho grocery stores and saloons of the city. McAuIiffe's pop, too, was a favorite drink at all of the old time church picnic parties in the various groves where such out ings were held Tn Waterbury many years ago.
 Joe McAuliffe and his brother John were prominent in the af- fairs of the democratic party years ago. There was hardly . time in the primaries of old that either one of their names didn't appear asa delegate. They were indeed very active, too, in the interest of the ones they fay ored, and therefore always played 3 prominent part in the voting of that particular time.
 Joe was a quiet type of fellow, but . person who always kept himself we'll posted on the doings of the day. His name was familiar to all of the members of the old time families of the Brooklyn district, whether they actually met him or not. The McAuliffes were : II fine people, good neighbors, ard kind friends. We think of them the same as we do. the Begnals, the Guilfoiles, the Mahaneys, the MitchelIs, the Shannahans, the Rileys, the Luddys, the Horigans, the Mur- names, the Kicks. the HelImanns, the Cl0hesseys, the Rays, the Cronins, the Kennedys, the Mur- phys, the Hutchinsons, and such other families whose first years of life in Waterbury were spent in the Brooklyn district.
 Like so many others, Joe moved out of Brooklyn around 90 years ago, after his retirement from business.
 He was one of the old stock, a rare citizen and good to know.
 Old Out East knew him from the days when his old soda water wagon travelled the dirt highways of our district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
CARETAKER DIES
 OF HEART ATTACK
Harry E. Evans, 67, Found Dead in Municipal
 Comfort Station

A heart condition from which he had been suffering for some time yesterday afternoon claimed the life of Harry Edward Evans, 67, of 151 Blanchard street, for the past II years caretaker of the municipal comfort station on Harrison avenue. Evans was found dead in his chair by an unidentified man. Patrolman John Christinat, on traffic duty at Exchange place, was summoned, and the police ambulance was called. Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, medical examiner, pronounced death due to heart disease.
 Evans had been in i'll health for the past year, according to Tim othy J. Horgan, city hall superin- tendent, under whom he worked. MT. Horgan said that William P. Cregan, city yard worker, will be temporarily assigned to Evans place.
 MT. Evans was born January IA, 1869, in Bristol, but had been a resident of Waterbury for 35 years. For the past Il or 12 years he had been caretaker at the station.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred F'owler) Evans; two sons, Edward D. Evans of this city, and Harry F. Evans, of Bridgeport: and three sisters, Mrs. Annie Tolles, New Haven, Mrs. Hattie Eaton, New York city, and Mrs. Robert Cooper, of Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Lillian Adele Brice of Forestville, Conn.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. w. Moreton Owen, pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational church, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 2 to g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
For Representative

has received the endorsement of the democratic town committee of that city for the office of state representative. So has Ralph D'Ambruoso. MT. FitzGerald for merly served in the house and is kell-known in Waterbury, where he has spoken before Holy Name societies on one or more occasions. He is approved by the N. U. s. J.
 The Ansonia democrats have decided to nominate Former Tax Collector Andrew F. Nolan for mayor. The city election takes place on November 3rd along with the state and national election. Judge Frederick Mccarthy de- clined the nomination. He, also, is well-knOwn here. He served as alternate to ex-Mayor William E. Thoms at the famOHs 1924 demo- cratic national convention in New York.
 The republicans of AnSonia face a strife torn caucus on October 8th. Representative Leon Mo- Carthy wants to go back to the house, but Attorney Carl A. Lund- gren has announced that he will fight for the nomination. Me- Carthy incurred the wrath of the Ansonia administration when he opposed the enactment of the Ansonia charter amendment bill at Hartford in the last session of the legislature.
 State Senator Matthew A. Daly of New Haven, candidate for re- election to the upper house of the legislature on the democratic ticket in the 9th district, faced hard fight. The republicans have nominated as his opponent Edward J. Lynch, prominent Young Re- publican leader. He is a graduate of Yale Law school He ran against DaIy two years ago and lost out by only small margin. Daly, it will be remembered, re- signed recently as state WPA director.
 Michael w. Sheehy, president of the Ansonia Young Democratic Club, has been nominated for the office Of judge of probate in the Derby district. The district takes in Ansonia, Derby and Seymour Sheehy it a native of Ansonia and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
Editor. Tall Tower Topics:

Editor, Tall Tower Topics:
 The annual Bethlehem Fair is being held this Fri day night and Saturday afternoon and night enclose herewith several tickets for the event. and we believe that it is possible for you to visit you will find the fair we'll worth attending. Ours is agricultural fair with number of very unusual entertainment features including Black Beauty "wOnder dOg of Ripeys radio program and Paul Zbel, former Major B0wes amateur unit member Also is offered program of round and square dancing both nights and many other entertain ment features too to list. Trusting you may be able to visit am, Very sincerely Paul L. Johnson Bethlehem Fair Society, Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

Around town. |. |. Traffic Patroman George Knowles at Grand and Bank Roger Walsh waves greeting . (. The usual 'helo, comrade,' from Jack Rutman Nellie LusaS and Helen Phillips Clock Company damsels, doing hour shopping. Attorney Joseph M Navin. |. . Sergeant Barney Burns chats with Patrolman Walter Overton in the flatiron George T. Ryan adjusting flowers. . |. ;. Former State Senator Thomas McGrath chatting about Niagara days. Eddie Goldberg popular Alder man and one of the Ashley Club officials Noreen Burke of probate court. Mrs. Edward COughln. Edward "Sharkey" O'ROurke, Frank Kerner and Joseph H. LezOtte Johnny DambrOsky, Tom Fitz- maurice. Dr. J. Henry McGrath drives past, prob ably on call. Danny Kinnane, fireman at Engine Company II in Town Plot |. :. Bill Derwin Alderman Edward J. Fitzgerald, Bob Hayes. PatrOlman Michael Cavanaugh. John Brady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

between wage and price, rises may be destroyed.
 Now what are the causes of these price increases? As usual there are various factors at work. First and most important is the increase in the amount of purchasing power which has been created and put into the hands of the people.
 
 Gauge of Buying Power
 We have been increasing the production of goods but the increase in purchasing power has been greater. Production has increased about 35 per celtt. Production of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

a graduate of Yale University. His republican opponent will be the republican incumbent, Judge James T. MacKay.
 Dissatisfaction with the county commission plan in effect in this state was expressed yesterday in New Britain by Mrs. Herbert F. Fisher of Hartford, head of the Connecticut League of Women Voters. On October 18th the New Britain league will sponsor a gathering to which candidates of the republican, democratic and socialist parties will be invited.
 Republicans of Southington will conduct a rally October 18th, to which the various g. o. D. state candidates will be invited The Young Women's Republican Club of Milford will sponsor a dance October 18th. <. Three rallies are planned by the republicans of Wallingford. Two will be held to- morrow night and one will take place Saturday evening .. The mayoralty campaign in Middle town is getting hotter and hotter. Attorney Bernard A. Kosicki, g. 0. p. candidate for mayor, is charging the democrats with fail ing to live up to their campaign pledges.
 State Senator John c. Blackall, insurance commissioner of Con- necticut, has been appointed by Governor Wilbur L. Cross to the commission established in 1881 to devise 8 pension plan for state employees. He succeeds Dr. Char les c. McCracken, former presi- dent of Connecticut State College, who has moved out of the state. Senator Blackall is a native of Waterbury.
 Socialist of the first congress ional district will meet in Hart ford tonight to pick a candidate for congress. Martin Plunkett, state secretary and treasurer of the socialist party, will call the convention to order. He is social ist candidate for the office of con- gressman-at-large.
 U. s. Attorney General Homer s. Cummings admitted yesterday in Washington, D. C., that he had taken no steps towards prosecut- ing any one displaying posters ascribing increased living costs to New Deal hidden taxes. Some days ago he warned republicans that it is g criminal offense to exhibit signs wrongfully attributing costs to taxes. He declares that his warning was not partisan act.
 Republicans of the 28ti sena- torial district experienced a bitter convention last night. Republican Town Chairman Irving Miron of Putnam was nominated for the state senate. Eleven ballots were necessary, however and on the final one Miron defeated Irving A. Paine of Woodstock, 12 to 10. Senator J. Otis Fox. Jr, democrat, is the incumbent.
 Democratic town chairmen of the small towns of the state are gathered this afternoon in Hart ford as the guests of State Chair man J. Francis Smith of this city and National Committeeman David E. FitzGeraId of New Haven. They will discuss plans for the cam paign. The meeting got underway shortly after I o'clock.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
Wages Gain 29 P. C., Says
 Flynn, As Costs Rise But 20

Just how severely has your purse really been hit by the ris- ing cost of living? Have wages kept up with the cost of ne- cessities? What are the factors producing the price changes? Nm this concluding article of his series on the cost of living, John T. Flynn, NEA Service author economist, anaIyxes for readers of the 'Waterbury Democrat, the wage-earners' predicament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

John T. Flynn CTS. But it is not wholly true of clerical help or of workers in the construction in- dustries or government workers. It is difficult to say, therefore, just how it affects the population as whole.
 The danger lies in the grave possibilities of continuing rises in the future when the equilibrium
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
:-: Political Gossip :-:

Republicans and democrats down the valley are quickly winding up the task of picking their candi- dates for the coming election. John G. FitzGepald of Ansonia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
COUPLE WED IN SMALL BOAT

West Hartlepool, Eng. (U.P)--Miss Majken Carlson and Sven Brandt were married in a motorlaunch three miles at sea. Because his leaves were too short, the bride groom summoned the bride from Sweden. walked her to the motor boat, and married her in interna- tional waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

While passing through Brooklyn with telescope Jimmy Vaaitis "Ice" Arnauskas, Joe Devine, Mike Croce, Mike Coucci, Ray Daly Joe Dander, John J. w. Bendler, Johnny Lesunaitis, Charley Dugauskas Bill shukaitis John Jenusaitis, Johnny Dansavage Charlie Ryan, Brony sardinskas Jim Barnes, Johnny Bronsky Bill Petchlock, Jim Moore, Myles Kelly, Matt Dunphy, Pat Cronin Charlie Ryan, Johnny "skiddo' Dunlschott, Al Erk Bill Strokalatis, Mike Morrissey, the latter two their last night in the district. Motor manned by Johnno Murphy who always has fine greeting Adele and Sophie Unikas, Mary Adom- Mildred Lawlor, Helen Tyrrel Marjorie Powers, Amy Dunn, Margaret Dunphy, Anna McGrath returning to Stokes, Jimmy White Dan Mahaney, Bill Mahaney Charlie Rmkus John Stokes, Mary Mazeika Steve the restaurater |. Leno Costaldo, Eddie Loftus, Mike DriScol ''-...''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
N. U. s. J.

Waterville Unit No. 6. N. U. S. J., will hold a special meeting tomor- row evening in the Casper Davis Auxiliary's quarters on Thomaston avenue. All members are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

price The great objective to be sought is to try to raise wages without raising prices.
 In 1883 at the low point. the average factory wage in the United States $17.71 week. Now it is $22.92. That is an increase of $5.21 or 29 per cent rise.
 In the same tme the cost of living has in- creased 20 per cent Hence it will be seen that so far as those factory workers who are em- ployed gre concerned, the rise in living costs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
WYATT NO SPOON BREAD!
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER.
Good Evening.

WHAT! NO SPOON BREAD! Mary makes swell pancakes, Her family is well fed, She also makes popoverS, But she can't make spoon bread. Mary is a nifty cook EXcels in chicken fricaSee Angel cake and apple pie But muffS Mongole puree. She makes a tasty pot roast. Her lamb stew is grand, But she can't cook a tender sole With sauce smooth and bland.  Mary makes soda biscuits, Her family is well fed, She's famous for her chocolate cake, But she can't make spoon bread.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
FANCY THAT

FANCY THAT Platinum hair and streamline eyebrows out with red hair and good supply of eyebrows e dernier cr they say along the movie lots
 Leslie Howard who is your general idea of an ac- tor who effects results with apparent ease says acting to celebrated his eighth birthday this week He for his creator Walt Disney, $500000 year, the little rat! . . The latest thriller from Broadway features the strange homicidal actions of pSychopath, Emlyn Will Hams England in the leading role of murderous bellhop. Released this week is "Craig's Wife" with Rosand Russell and John Boles playing the Craig cou- ole. On October 28 a mammoth entertainment called "Night of Stars will be at the Madison Square Garden in New York, and the show will include rado conmentators stage comics, opera dlvaS pallets move lttee representing all these branches of entertainment with our Dan Parker assisting.
 Travel the farthest . Entries from two Connecti- cut farms will travel the greatest distance to arrive at Dallas Texas for the National Dairy Show which IS to be held at the Centennial Exposition this month
 One group comprises a herd of Brown Swiss cows from the Judds Bridge Farm at New Milford of which George w. DeVOe is manager This breed of cattle IS extremely in the United States and should attract attention for this well as the fact that It was shipped 1786 mies for the event. Also to represent this state will be prize Jersey bull from Folly Farm, belonging to John S. Ellsworth of Simsbury There will be sixteen head in the Judds Bridge Farm entry
 Editor Tall Tower Topics: would appreciate very much if you could give information through your column First the rules and regulations o the State of Connecticut pertaining to voter Second, Ii Connectl- cut citizen has been away from said state for than three years has he the right to vote? Third person living in Connecticut most of his time in this country applies for naturalization papers in another city, but still retains his Connecticut residence can he vote n the coming election? What is the state law pertaining to paying taxes coming back to the state to live for certain period of time before taking part in any po- tcal affairs? Your answers will be appreciated very s..ch M l. O., Washington D. c. lThis information can be secured easier and with less loss of time by calling either the offices of Senator Lonegan or Maloney or any of the Connecticut congressman they should be n Washington right The first mentioned is still in the capital. The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

Japan has appropriated $53,0oo tc identify and preserve more than 200 places associated, with the memory of royal personages of the past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

purchasing power may be measured in two ways:
 First, by national income. In 1883 it was 45 billion. In 1885 it was 55 billion. This year it is estimated 1t will reach 63 billion. Here is an increase in 43 per cent. |.
 Second, we can measure it by the increase in bank time deposits In 1883 they were (for Reserve banks) l2 billion. Now they are 20 bil- lion. This is an increase of 8 bil- lion or 66 per cent.
 Price Raising Made Easier
 The rise in purchasing power, however produced, has spread its influence over our whole economic fabric. But there are other factors at work. For instance there is the psychological factor. People be- lieve things are getting better, Hence they are more disposed to spend freely, and we see increasing crowds in stores. and places of en- tertainment throughout the coun- try. Secondly, the President has preached that high prices are es- sential to recovery. The usual re- sistance to price raising, therefore. has been to a very large degree broken down.
 Then there are special reasons in special cases. Tn the case of food, the drouth and the administration program of curtailment have tended to raise food prices higher than others.
 In the case of rents, prices are now beginning to be affected by the slowly developing shortage of fous- ing facilities at the same time that people, more generally employed, are moving back into independent homes again, while the population is rising.
 The price of gas and electricity has been lowered chiefly because of widespread drives against utilities to force concessions to their cus- toners.
 Curb on Rise Is Problem
 Up to now these price increases, save in the case of food, have not been serious. But they threaten to become so. Inquiry among food dealers reveals that still higher prices are expected this winter. In fact, many think the full force of the upward price surge has not yet been felt in this field.
 Hence the problem of the admin istration has now shifted very ma terially. Whereas in 1893 and 1884 it was interested in getting prices up eff we cannot gst them up one way we will do it another, :" said the PresidenD, the problem now is to control them to prevent further dangerous rises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

Constable Lodge of Swansea. Wales, who deserted music for po- lice career. has learned to play his 26th instrument.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01

has not been as great as the. rise in wage costs.
 Causes
 This is true as to factory work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-01
BY JOHN T. FLYNN Copyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl

New York; Oct. Tt is hardly fair to talk only of rises in prices without observing also that earnings too have increased The earnings of the workers and constitute of