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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
TERRYVILLE
Correspondent: ryan West D
Fire Loss In 1896
Reached $8,1O5.25
Fire Chief Carrigan Releases Annual Report This
Morning; Trust co. Declares ST Dividend

Chapman; flower committee, Mrs
Victor Morse. .
Mrs. Fred Hosford, Mrs. N. r.
Rood and Mrs. Carroll Smith were
named committee to plan supper
to be served in connection with the
annual church meeting, Jan. IL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
CCC Camp Applications

The town of Plymouth Is one ap-
plicant short on the quota for CCC
camps for the present and this
vacancy should be filed by Janu-
airy IS. Those interested are urged
to apply for camp application at
the Office Of Selectman Eustice.
Dividends Declared
A dividend OF 81 was paid to
stockholders of the Terryville Trust
company on Dec. 81. This is the
second dividend distributed this
year.
H.-Y In Meriden
Members of the Hi-Y club of the
Terryville high school accompanied
by Ernest Buell. and Raymond NAL
ley of the school faculty were the
guests Of Meriden Hi-Y club at the
Meriden YMCA yesterday. Bowling,
swimming and other forms of enter
tainment we're enjoyed during the
day.
Returns Home
Mr.. and Mrs. James Saunders
have returned to Woodland, Me,
after spending week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Tompkins of ~South
Main street.
Mrs. Winthrop Webb and two chill
dren Of Maiden, Mass, are visiting
at the home of Mrs. Webbs par
ents, Rev and Mrs. Spencer E..
Evans of Main street.
Officers Elected
The Benevolent society Of Ply
mouth Congregational church elect
ed Mrs. Fred Buel president at the
annual meeting, Wednesday. Other
officers elected were, vice-president,
Mrs. Fred Galpin; secretary, Mrs.
Frank Thompson; treasurer, Mrs.
r. e. Beardsley; work committee,
Mrs. Edith Atwood, Mrs. Charles
Munson, Mrs. Alfred Goodwin, Mrs.
Flora Blaielsee. Reports for the past
year were accepted.
Mrs. Fred Galpin, Mrs Alfred
Goodwin and Mrs. r.. N. Brown
were named to arrange the supper
which will precede the annual
meeting Of the church, Jan. IL.
Alethea Society Elects N
Mrs. Lynn RowIson was elected
president OF the Alethea society OF
Plymouth Congregational church.
Other officers are, 'Vce-president,
Mrs. George. Langdon; secretary,
Miss Eate Fem; treasurer, Mrs
N. r. Reed: directors. Miss Edith
Gutlfffe. Mrs. Frank Babb; Mrs. An
drew Opley, Mrs. Allen Chapman:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

The Ladies' Aid society Of st.
Michaels church will not hold o re-
hearsal for the play "Snowbound"
this afternoon due to the fact that
1t is a holiday, but they will meet
as usual Monday evening ct the
parish house at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

a megaparsce, the distance q
oeanl Of light travels In 100000
years, is the largest unit Of distance
employed by astronomers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Locals Defeated

( TSe Bristol PIMA basketball team
shipped sthe Torrington PIMA team,
81 to 20, in a state Polish league
basketball encounter Wednesday.
Bristol won in an overtime period.
The games brilliants wer Sgd.
lowski and Kobles Of the Bristol
team, and Neski and Grinevalsky
of the New City outfit.
The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
WATERVILLE
Correspondent Henion 1890 Thomaston AvePhone 3s5s&
Enthusiasm Keen AS
Old Year Fades Out
Inns Taxed to Capacity Last Nght-St. Michael's
Ladies' Aid to Meet Monday Night

MIR. ana Mrs. r. Ward Henion Of
Thomaston avenue entertained, sew
eral guests at New Years Eve
party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
TORRINdTON
csrEesDBnnent: glioma9 csr'
Phs1s Tosingasn otsS
LOCAL MAN WEDS
IN new HARTFORD
Albert MarineIIi and Vivian
Cadorette Married
Wednesday

The wedding Of Miss VIVIAN Ca
dorette, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Medius II Cadorette Of New Hart
ford, to Albert Marinelli, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Vincent Marinelli Of Tor
rington, took place in the Immac-
ulate Conception church in West
Hartford Wednesday morning. Rev
Francis E. Nash, pastor, officiated
The attendants were Miss Vera o.
Connell of Hartford as maid OF
honor, Miss Betty Keltonic and
Miss Katherine KoStak, both Of New
Hartford, as bridesmaids, and DAN
lei Mereuccini OF Torrington as best
man. A reception followed at che
1776 House in Canton. The couple
left on a wedding trip to Erie, Pa,
and will reside after January Is on
Bannon street in Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Present ri Party

The attendance list at st. Joseph's
hall included, Rev. Joseph J. Valap-
tiejs1s, Rev. Alphonse Jagminas,
MI. g. and Rev. Adolpii Markurias,
MIC, Of Indianapolis College; Rev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Midnight Show

A capacity attendance was present
at a midnight show held at the Cap
itol theater where the bill consisted
OF two full length features pictures
and 10 vitaphone vaudeville acts,
community singing, favors, and a
general burst Of noisemaking at
midnight. The show began at 1880
The Bankers Grill, Coluccia's
restaurant, and steve,s reported that
they were obliged to turn scores
away since the accommodations were
all reserved In advance. Taverns
did a big business and merchants
reported heavy sales yesterday,
especially the grocers, indicating
that many private parties were
planned a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Wateryille, Jan. 1.-The New Year
was ushered into Waterville with o
roar. There was more than the
customary enthusiasm as every one
went somewhere or else entertained.
Houses and homes were brilliant
with lights. Inns were jammed to
capacity. The highways were hea-
Wy with the traffic of merry makers
going to, and later coming from,
their particular form Of entertain
ment, midnight dances were popu-
lar and through all the merrymak-
ing rang a more confident tone. All
Of Waterville heartily agreed that as
good as 1886 was. more would be
expected from 1887.
Waterville seemed agreed on one
pair of resolutions this morning
first, 1t resolved to have a Num-
cipal Christmas tree next year and,
second,-it resolved that 1t would
have a skating rink, by flooding the
ball diamond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Fire Chief Cornelius Carrigan
stated today that the total fire lost
in Terryville and Plymouth during
1895 amounted to $8,105.25, a COM
paratively small loss when 1t is
shown that the total value of build
ings and contents threatened by fire
amounted to $67,510.
Chief Carrigan's report, shows
that the department answered AZ
alarms during 1886, classified as
follows: Still alarms, 10; brush fires
II; general alarms, IL, and false
alarm, /. O
The value of buildings threatened
by fire is estimated at $46,225 while
the value of the contents is esti-
mated at $21, 255.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

been appointed q member OF q COM
mittee Of seven which will have
charge 81 I'll details connected With
the Connecticut democratic pafty's
participation IN the inaugural cefc-
monies at washington, next month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Surprise Party

surprise Farty
Mrs. Howard eastman was guest
Of honor at surprise party Tues
day evening at her home. During
the evening games were played and
refreshments were served. A birth
clay cake was presented to Mrs.
eastman and one was also present.
ed to Mrs. John Clifford. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Wells of Woodbury.
received an anniversary cake.
Guests present included: Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Coward, Miss Emily
Fairclough and Thomas Paris of
Bethlehem; Mr.. and Mrs. william
Wells of Woodbury. and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Campbell, Mrs. Carrie
Peck, Mr.. and Mrs. John Clifford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard eastman and
Mrs. Wesley Green Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Building Boom


During 1886, Terryville has wit
messed one of It's best building booms
in ten years. During the year, new
additions, we're erected to the Cooper
Oven Thermometer company, An
drew Terry company and Chapman
Machine company. All additions
have been completed and are now
occupied.
During 1886, seven new homes
homes were erected in the town
while extensive alterations have
been made to scores of buildings
The largest single alteration was to
the Auditorium building where the
estimated cost is about $25, 600. The
interior of this building was COM
pletely renovated, making 1t one of
the most up to Gate theaters in
the state.
Vital Statistics
Town Clerk Mathew F. Hayes,
stated Thursday evening that the
vital statistics for the town of
Plymouth for 1886 showed that there
were 81 births, SO deaths and "a
marriages.
SecOi;d Hand Clothing
Those who have second hand
clothing and shoes which they are
willing to donate for the use of the
towns needy are asked to send their
contributions to the Office of the
first selectman in town hall. Old
clothes that cannot be worn in their
present state will be made over at
the local sewing project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
WATERFOWL
Correspondent: Agnes Cosgrove - Phone 5ol
Church Will. Elect
Officers january 5
Congregational Supper Meeting Tuesday to Feature
Annual Reports Mrs. Howard eastman Feted

WATERFOWL, Jan. 1.-The annual
meeting Of the Congregational
church will be held January 5 in
the chapel. Qhicers will be elected
and the annual reports read.
The nominating committee, who
are preparing slate Of names for
election, is composed Of Warren
Parker, chairman; John V Abbott,
Mrs. Arthur F. Copeland, Mrs. Her
bert s. Dayton and Joseph Bryan.
A supper will be served at Gas
o'clock in the chapel preceding the
meeting. Mrs. David Davis will be
in charge of the preparations.
Scout District Named
The new Boy Scout district of the
Mattatuck Council which includes
WATERFOWL and neighboring small
towns was named the Pomperaug
district at meeting Of the council
held Wednesday evening at the
home of John M. O'Connor Of
Academy Hill.
The names submitted in the con-
test held among the troops Of the
council were not judged to fit the
situation by the committee. 1t was
decided, however, to present q knife
to each of the three boys whose
names we're judged the best Of those
submitted. District Commissioner
Aubrey Sleath will visit the troops
and announce the winners sometime
in the near future.
Plans for sponsoring q drive for
funds to finance the council were
also discussed.
Those present at the meeting
were: John M. O'Connor, Constan-
tos Valuckas, Villa Cleveland,
Earl Howard, Fred Slason. Daniel
Hull, Aubrey Sleath and David
Babson, scout executive Of the Mat
tatuck Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Bowling Results
The Casper 8. Davis American
Legion auxiliary bowled Tuesday
evening at the Waterville alleys and
Mrs. Ida Corrigan once again took
the honors with high single Of 104
and high three string total Of 201.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Holiday Dance

Several hundred persons attended
dance which took place at 1903
Green street hall under the aus
pieces Of the Ladies' Educational
Club. AL Jarvis and his Young
Melodians orchestra played for dane
ing until an early hour this morn
ing.
The committee in charge was
headed by Mrs. Helen Lawryn, who
was assisted by Mrs. Staphania
Sopranos, Mrs. Matthew j. Colney,
Mrs. Matthew Brazauskas, and
BardauSkas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilson Of
Thomaston avenue entertained New
Years Eve for Mr.. and Mrs. Felix
Nancy and son John Of Torring-
ton, James McSurdy Of Eastport,
Maine and Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Brickett OF Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Schools Reopen

The public schools and st. Johns
Parochial school will reopen on
Monday after the Christmas holi-
days. The Taft school begins its
winter term Tuesday evening, jan
uary 5th. The Watertown Country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Priscilla Henchel Of ThomaSton
avenue is visiting Mrs. william
Blewitt Of Winsted.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
WATSON HEADS
CHAMBER

At the ninth biennial congress
Of the International Chamber of
Commerce Thomas j. Watson. in
ternationally- known American in
dustrialiSt, was elected president
Of the organization, succeeding
DR.. F. H. Fentener van Vlissingen
of the Netherlands, Approx
mately 1900 delegates, represent
ing 40 countries, attended the ses-
sion.
Mr.. Watson, who is president Of
International Business Machines
Corporation, attended the con-
gress as a member of the Council
of the International Chamber,
and chairman of its American
section. He has been identified
for is years with the work Of the
chamber in fostering cooperation
among business men of the world
to solve international economic
problems.
In 1925 he became a member
of the American Committee, and
in 1888, its chairman, having
since that time been in charge Of
the committees work in the
United States. In the latter year
he also became a member of the
Council of the International
Chamber.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
ORDERS HUNT FOR SLAYER

tiles in Los Angeles to check with
the police in Tacoma, Wash, re-
garding the kidnapping and MUIR
der there last December of 10
year-old Charles Mattson, son Of
DR.. w. A. MattSon.
One important clew was the
finding on a hillside two miles
from the scene of the murder
of pair Of blue overalls
stained with what was believed
to be blood. The overallS may
have been discarded for others
by the murderer in his flight,
officers said.
Chief Of Police o. E. Camp
bell, of Inglewood, disclosed that
on Friday, when he met the girls
in the park, the murderer had
amused them by tying fancy
knots in a piece of cord. The
lines drawn tight on the necks
of the slain girls were each
fastened in the back with q
double hitch knot.
The rope little Olive Everett
bought for the genial stranger"
was the rope that was used to
strange her sisters to death,
Campbell said.
The hand of Melba Marie was
clutched tightly as if she had
struggled. Police Chemist Roy
Pincker took scrapings from the
fingernailS for chemical analysis
and a possible aid in the
eventual positive Identification
of the slayer.
From DR.. Wagner's report
and other circumstances, it was
deduced that the murders were
committed either late Saturday
afternoon or Saturday night. The
fire, officers pointed out, would
indicate the slayer had waited
until nightfall.
On the narrow path along the
gully, officers found pieces Of
bread, indicating the children had
saved the sandwiches Mrs. Everett
had given them to eat in the park
and had consumed them as they
were walking to their horrible
deaths.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
London Exchange Bans
All Trading in Francs

LONDON, June 20 G.N.s).
There will be no dealings in
francs in London today, an Off
cial announcement stated, after
suspension Of gold payments in
France.
Later notices were posted on
the foreign exchange market bull
letin boards that dealings in
francs had been suspended "un-
til further notice"
This decision had been gen.
orally expected in view of close
collaboration between London and
Paris authorities and the neces-
sity of preventing French Specu-
lators from unloading francs in
London while the Paris markets
remain closed.
It was believed possible the Lon
don restrictions will be continued
until the Paris situation is
Strengthened out.
The franc was quoted at 1875
to the pound sterling in unofficial
hotel dealings.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29

(tacked and choked to death With
the cords.
A fiendish macabre touch to the
crime was furnished by the slayer
when he placed the children'S
shoes few yards from the bodies.
The three little pairs OF shoes.
worn and Scuffed at school and
at play, had been placed neatly
side by side.
The officers, from examination
and investigations, reconstructed
the case as follows:
The murderer loitered around
the park in Inglewood for several
days, becoming friendly with a
number of children.
On Saturday morning he picked
the three little girls who later be-
came his victims and entertained
them with Sleight-of-hand tricks.
Then he lured them to the hills
on the pretense that they were
going to hunt rabbits.
Girls Tortured, Ravished
Once in the wild brush, away
from Travelled highways, he built
a fire and took the children, one
by one, away from the blaze to
their torture and death.
Out of sound and sight Of the
fire, the fiend raviShed his first
helpless victim, bound her throat
with rope and laid her body on the
side of the gully.
He returned to the fire twice
more and twice repeated the
CHASTITY march Of death.
The ashes Of the fire were found
and were sifted for clues.
Probably the first to die was
Madeline Everett. Her body, face
down, was in the center. Her sister,
Melba, probably followed her in
death, and last came Jeanette
Stephens. Melba was also face
down, but Jeanette's body was face
upward.
Crowd Angry
Autopsy Surgeon A. F. Wagner
reported that death was caused
by strangulation" and that each
of the girls had been attacked.
AS the angry crowd grew and
Surged in the street of Inglewood,
Eugene Williams, chief investi-
gator Of the Los Angeles county
district attorneys office, and
Capt. William Penprase of the
sheriff's office feared to bring any
more suspects to the Inglewood
station.
williams faced the crowd and
shouted:
1--WE believe we know who did
this. Now, it won't do any good
for you to gather here. Wen
take care Of him when we catch
him. You can back us up when
he is tried. Please 60 home"
The crowd stayed.
Williams and Penprase trans
ferred their center of operations
to the district attorneys office in
Los Angeles, declaring the search
will continue without stop, night
and day, until the murderer is
captured.
Several similar characteristics
In the crimes caused the authort.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29

vote OF 1893 to 142 on the questions
of postponing interpretations on
his general policy.
No Defense Economy
Endorsed by the council Of minis
tiers, the Chautemps plan prom
ised to avoid economizing In mat
tiers Of national defense.
While there will be mo retro
erosion" in the social reform pro-
gram instituted by Blum, the
present breathing spell" will be
continued.
Threat by Senator Jules Jean
neney, to read q statement which
might have reflected on the cabi-
net, led to q sudden decision by
Vice Premier Leon Blum not to
read the cabinet declaration in
the Senate.
Instead, Minister Albert Sarraut
read the statement, with Blum
sitting on the government bench.
Plenary Power Sought
Bonnet, former ambassador to
WASHINGTON, who rushed home to
assume charge of the finance min
istry in the monetary crisis, dis
played an iron fist as he struggled
to defend the franc against specu-
lation and imitation.
Like the defeated Blum pro-
gram, Chautemps' demands are
understood to include increased
taxes.
It was understood the govern
ment intends to drive the meas
ures through Parliament, fighting
off all proposed amendments.
The Chamber Of Deputies will
sit all night. Government officials
hope the program will be passed
by noon tomorrow.
Debt Moratorium Decreed
A temporary moratorium at the
request of debtors was decreed.
This means payment Of CONNER
cial engagements in paper, In
dorsed for payment in gold or
foreign currency can be delayed
until q date fixed by the ministry
of finance. Interest will be at
the Bank Of France discount
rate.
The measures to be taken aim
at defending the franc and pro
viding a change in fiscal organiza-
ton in order to increase the per
manent legal transfer powers OF
the French treasury.
For immediate financial needs
a convention will be made with
the Bank Of France, which will
make further advances Of funds
to the state.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
Copyright, 1887, by international
News Service)

LONDON, June ga lasting
era of peace in the Pacific is the
purpose behind Australia's pro-
posed Pacific pact, j. A. Lyons,
prime minister of Australia, said
today.
In an exclusive statement to
International News Service, Pre-.
mier Lyons outlined the motive
which prompted him to propose
such a pact before the imperial
conference here. He said:
Australia wants to live In
peace with all her neighbOrS. We
are disturbed by the fact that
the equilibrium built up under
the Washington Treaty is in
danger of being OverthrOwn.
1--WE hope q new Pacific pact
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
LABOR BATTLE
0NING.

General Accounting Office will
be the scene of a four-cornered
labor membership battle in the
next few months, employe leaders
indicated today after announce
ment that a large group of workers
had voted to seek c. I. o. affilia-
ton.
The goal will be a majority Of
G. A. o. personnel, carrying with
it the right to represent employees
officially as prescribed by the Ma
tional Labor Relations Act.
Meeting last night at the Hamil-
ton Hotel, leaders of Lodge No. 8,
American Federation Of Govern
ment Employees, obtained suffi-
cient votes to authorize them to
seek a charter from the newly
formed United Federal Workers Of
America, c. I. o. affiliate. It Is
expected to be granted by Jacob
Baker, U. F. w. A. president, this
week.
Offices Of the A. F. G. E., how.
ever, announced that a large mum.
Der of Lodge No. as membership
has remained faithful" and will
keep the unit in operation.
Meanwhile, group of employees
who claim they are "out of SYM
pathy" with both the C. I. o.
movement and the A. F.. G. e. are
preparing to seek affiliation with
the United Civil Service Employees.
The fourth corner in the mem.
bership drive is held by the Ma
tional Federation of Federal EN-
ployes, which has been gaining
numerous converts" from A. F.
G. E. ranks.
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
LYONS PRAISES PACT

will do something toward Inn
proving international relations
in the Pacific, as well as follow.
ing the ideal Of the settlement
Of disputes without military
commitments. / have placed the
matter before the imperial con-
ference, In whose hands 1t now
rests. can only hope it will
be supported"
The Washington times., 1937-06-29
La Toilette IVA Bill
Passed by Assembly

MADISO Wis, June 20
G.N.S0.-The la Follette-spon'
sored Wisconsin development au-
thority bill awaited only the sigma
ture of Gov. Phil La Toilette to-
day after the assembly approved
it by a vote of 81 to 30.
Making available $50, 900 a year
for the promotion of publicly
owned power enterprises, the
Little iva" measure empowers
the development authority to do
its own financing of utilities.