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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
UPSON NAMED BY
MT HERMON GRADS
Waterbury Unit Elects At
tOrney President at Dim
ner Last Night

Attorney j. Warren Epson was
named president of the Waterbury
Mount Hermon Club at dinner
last night at The Elton, in honor of
the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of Dwight L. Moody, founder of
Mortified and Mount Hermon
clubs. Members of the Waterbury
Mortified Club also took part In
the celebration. which was only
one of many held by similar clubs
throughout the country. Other off,
GERS elected are: Vice-president,
Kenneth G. Downing; secretary,
Frank Schwartz, who also was
POSTMASTER at the dinner. Earl
Blanchard was chairman Of the
nominating committee.
Addresses on the life of Mr..
Moody will be given tomorrow by
Rev. DR.. James E. Gregg at the
First Congregational church, and
Rev. Conner Lewis at the Third
Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
SIS Registrars

During the past two weeks,
slightly less than 4,500 persons
have applied for social security
applications at the post office,
1t was announced today by Post
master Charles Babin. This brings
the Waterbury total up to 38,439,
the last total released being about
$4,000.
It was also pointed out today
that the average daily number of
applicants Is about rs. When the
total was released two weeks ago
the daily average was about 100.
The boost from $4,000 to 38,439
represents an increase of approx
imately ten per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
TEMPLE ISRAEL
SPONSORS SHOW
Big.Time Vaudeville Acts
to Be Featured at
Benefit

The program committee in charge
of arrangements for the all profess
sional show which will be given at
Jacques theater on February % I'M
der the auspices Of Temple Israel
met yesterday at The Elton to dis
cuss plans for the coming benefit
show. President Harry LiebeSkind
reported the progress to date and
suggested ways and means to make
the show one of the most successful
ever held in Waterbury. Present
plans call for some eleven acts Of
vaudeville.
Variety is expected to be the key
note Of the entertainment with song
and dance men, comedians, magi-
clans and jugglers being featured,
with a large local orchestra being
used. A sentiment was expressed
at the meeting to have the best fea-
lures of old time vaudeville pre-
sented. It is expected that names
well known in the world Of vaude-
vile will be presented from the
stage of Jacques theater on Feb
ruary 18th.
Merchants In learning that this
year Temple Israel plans real
vaudeville show in a large theater,
have willingly contributed to the
advertising program. People from
all walks of life are expected to be
present at the performance, includ-
ing many of the city officials.
Those in attendance at the meet
ing held at the Hotel Elton were:
President, Harry Liebeskind, Her
man Weisman, Marcus Weisman,
Samuel Elman, Mrs. Merrill Palan-
Ger, Mrs. Ozaroff and Mrs. Lewis
Freedman.
Tickets 60 on sale starting today
and it is suggested to those wishing
to attend that reservations be made
early as a capacity crowd is ex-
pected.
Those wishing to make reserva-
ton are invited to call Mrs. Marcus
Weisman, 1852 Leffingwell avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06

latter city, with a population OF
$4,000. according to the 1880 census
had 206 convictions for motor vehi-
cal law violations last year, while
Woodbury., with population of !.
744, had 81 more convictions.
Tunney was arrested last year for
allegedly passing a stop sign In
Woodbury.. He was found guilty in
Woodbury. town court and fined, but
he appealed to the Litchfield coun-
ty court of common pleas. He later
withdrew his appeal.
Comparisons
Waterbury. with a population
more than SO times that of Wood
bury, had only 102 more traffic
convictions than Woodbury.. The
Brers City had $50 traffic convic-
tiors. In this city there were 108
eases nolled on payment of costs,
while there were "a other nolles en-
tered.
The figures also show that costs
of court charged to those found
guilty in Woodbury. range high as
compared with those Of other town
and city courts. The costs OF court
in Woodbury. reached a total of So
646.56, while the costs in Water
bury city court were $2,254.46.
Plymouth and New Milford last
year also had large numbers of con-
victions and assessed high costs on
those found guilty. Plymouth, with
a population of SOTO, had 81 con-
victions and assessed costs of
$972.95. New Milford, with a popu-
lation Of 4.700, had 90 convictions
and charged court costs Of 81 1874. 76.
In Waterbury city court motorists
were fined total of $4,523.19. A
total Of 1,148 of these fines was re-
mitted. making actual fines levied
S3,375.19.
Woodbury., with its TOO people as
compared with Waterbury's 100000,
imposed actual fines of $2,0O4.8 not
including costs of $3,646.56.
WATERFOWL, with more than 5000
residents, had rs motor vehicle law
violation convictions, while Nauga-
tuck had only 90.
The Basis For Their Figures
The comparative summary for
1896 and 1885, show an increase Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Statistics Indicate Existence of Speed Trap in Woodbu
Biennial Police Function Proves
Most CoLorfuL Event OF Season
Mayor Hayes Leads Grand
March = Many Out-Of-
Town Guests Present

A gay throng enjoyed itself last
night at the biennial Policemen's
Ball at the state armory, with the
beautifully decorated hall furnish
ing the background for the color
full evening gowns Of the ladies and
the dress uniforms and evening ap-
parel Of the men.
Mayor Frank Hayes led the grand
march at $3.50 o'clock. Others In
places Of honor included Police
Superintendent William j. Roach,
Deputy Superintendent Daniel j.
Carson, Chairman Harry Minor and
other members Of the board Of po-
lice commissioners. Police officers
and patrolmen from many cities
and towns Of the state were guests
Of the local bluecoats at the affair.
Music for the dancing was fur
nished by a 20-piece orchestra di-
rected by Jimmie Grove. The
armory decorations evoked much
favorable comment, the entire dance
floor being covered with a cloth
canopy. Flowers and Grapes were
placed about the hall.
Guests Of honor, police officials
and department members had box
es about the sides Of the dance
floor. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
The ball was presented by the
Waterbury Police Mutual Aid Asso-
citation. Patrolman Michael Carroll
served as chairman of the general
committee.
Following the ball there were nu-
merous private parties which lasted
well into the morning hours. Com
mittce members and their guests
enjoyed themselves at Elks' hall.
Other halls and inns about the city
were scenes Of similar festivity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Settled

Settlement out Of court was
realized today in the $4,000
action of Theresa Muzzicat0
against the City Of Waterbury
which has been pending trial in
the court Of common pleas.
The woman claimed she was
walking on the sidewalk in
front of 1853 South Main street,
November 6, 1885, at 7:45 a. m.
when the defective sidewalk
caused her to trip and fall, with
numerous injuries resulting. 1t
was her claim that several large
stones were jutting out above
the surface Of the walk and
these created a dangerous nui-
Sance. Amount Of settlement
was not revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
COMPLAINTS MADE
ON JUNK DEALERS
Roach Studying Statutes
and May Revoke Sew
eral Licenses Soon


Complaints during the past Few
weeks. clirnaxed by the appearance
in city court OF an old offender,
have led Police Superintendent Will
liam J. Roach to begin a study OF
state statutes and local ordinances
to determine what official power he
has over junk dealers IN waterbury.
Should the superintendent find he
has the power, 1t is probable that
several junk dealers licenses WILDE
suspended. In city court yesterday
Jail sentence previously imposed
on Nathan Shulkin, charged with
receiving stolen goods, was suspend
ed. but only on condition that ne
Fretire from the junk business. Snu!-
kin was also ordered 10 pay 14i1e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Girl Missing

Police today were seeking to To-
cate Beular Harris, 10, colored, of
80 Pearl street, reported missing
from home since yesterday. Po-
lice aid was sought by the girls
mother, Mrs. Lulu Harris.
Miss Harris is approximately
four feet. 10 inches tall, weighs
about 10 pounds, and when last
seen was wearing black dress,
green coat, blue hat and was car
rying a brown suitcase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
CAR REGISTRATION
ON UPWARD TREND

A huge gain in the number of
automobile registrations this year
has been indicated by the fact that
at the close Of business February
1, there had been II DAT registrations
issued as compared with only 66.257
for the corresponding date last
year. The motor vehicle depart
ment expects that by March ! reg
istrations will have reached a figure
that will be $4,000 more than last
years.
The main Office at Hartford, the
nine branch offices and the Is temp
orary sub-branch stations will be
open from $3.50 to p. m, February
II to February 20, inclusive and
from $3.50 a. m. to 6 p. m, February
% to February 81, inclusive. All Of
fees will remain open Lincoln's
birthday and Washington's birth
day. Commissioner Michael A. Con-
nor has urged all motorists to make
an effort to secure registrations
early and avoid a last minute
deluge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Truman Will

The late David H. Truman left
an estate Of $l2,3l4.53, according
to an inventory filed in probate
court today. Mr.. Truman died
January 5.
Real estate makes up the bulk
Of the estate. Property on Idyl-
wood avenue Is valued at $500.
Property at Pscataway, N. j.. is
listed at $3,257.86. Miscellaneous
items make up the remainder of
the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
SIS, Costs

Pleading guilty to a theft
charge, Harry Hackenson,
rs, of 234 Boyden street, was
fined $25 and costs by Judge Ed
ward Masc0lo in city court to-
day. Hackenson changed his
plea, after pleading not guilty
yesterday.
Hackenson, while registered at
the Bank Hotel Thursday night,
entered the room of another
hotel patron and stole an alarm
clock and several articles Of
clothing.
ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
FOREMEN EXPECT
RECORD TURNOUT
ScOvill Association Plans
Accommodations for 500
at Dinner Tonight

Preparations have been made to
seat 500 persons at the 23rd annual
dinner of the Scovill Foremen's AS
ISOLATION this evening at The Elton.
An entertaining program of speak
ers and soloists has been prepared
by the committee which Is under
the Craftsmanship Of Patrick J. Wal
lace.
Invocation will be pronounced by
Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor Of
the Blessed Sacrament church. and
Benediction will be by Vicar Samuel
A. Budde. Of the Christ Episcopal
chapel. Speakers will include Strick-
land Gillian, who will use the topic
ITO He'll With Gloom, Edward o.
Goss, president of Scovill Manu-
featuring Company, John H. Goss,
vice-president; Mayor Frank Hayes,
John Fogarty, president Of the fore
mems association: Henry w. Wild,
assistant superintendent of the
manufacturing department and
other Scovill ofiicials. Mr.. Wild will
be POSTMASTER. Dinner will be
served at $50. o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Recent Case OF Gene
Tunney Revived By
State M. v. Report
LIZA Convictions With Costs Of $500 Outstanding
Feature of Statement Comparative Figures Re-
veal Interesting Facts of NeighbOring Town

The claim of James J. Gene
Tunney, retired worlds heavyweight
champion, that Woodbury. was a
speed trap" for motorists seems
borne out by statistics Of motor
vehicle law violation convictions.
released today by the state motor
vehicle department. The figures
show that in 1885 there were 257
convictions for driving violations in
Woodbury., giving that town the
highest total in Litchfield county,
even larger than Torrington. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
Eye Injured

Miss Ruth Brown, rs, Of Maple
street, Naugatuck, was treated Mt
Waterbury hospital at o'clock
this morning for an eye lacera-
ton, suffered when the car in
which she was riding skidded and
struck a pole. The injured girl.
who was discharged after treat
ment. was taken to the hospital
by John Wilkins, of johnson
street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
CONCERT PIANIST

Laurenz Colburn, concert pianist
will be heard tonight over WATR
in four-hand arrangement of
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. He
will be assisted by Vera Clark Of
Hartford. The program will be aired
at 6:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06

Mr.. Borden is a graduate Of Cros-
by High School, Waterbury, and
since entering Rensselaer, Polytech-
mic has been active in extra curric-
ular affairs. He is a member OF
Delta Sigma Lambda, the SWIM
ming team. the Rensselaer, branch
of the American Institute of Elec-
trical Engineers, and during his
sophomore year, was a member OF
the Sophomore Soiree committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
BORDEN NAMED ON
R.P.I. PAPER STAFF

Robert L. Borden, Of this city, Is
one of six newly elected associate
editors OF 1.-THE Polytechnic, n
student weekly publication at Rens-
selaer Polytechnic Institute. Troy,
N. r.. where he is o student In the
electrical engineering course. He
Is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
A. Borden. 81 First avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
JOHN w. KELLY DIES

Ansonia, Conn, Feb. 6.-UP).-
Funeral services for John w. Kelley.
former city tax collector, who died
late yesterday, will be held here
Monday. Kelley leaves two daughter
and a son. He was born at Bridge
port 81 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
------- SPOTLIGH7ING ..---- -
Brass City News

Of Women Voters Study Club at
the Mattatuck Historical Society
building. There IS a chance to
cast fraudulent votes under the
present system of registration.
Attorney Epson explained. Per-
manent registration, with the re-
quirement that each voter sign
his or her name at the polls on
election day, would abolish the
chances of persons casting votes
dishonesty, he stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
ON FLOOD DRAMA

Hollywood, Feb. 6.-(UP).-Cap-
italizing on the flood disaster, Harry
Cohn of Columbia Is we'll along with
Flood" a picture dramatizing the
midwestern catastrophe. He has
bought up great footage Of available
NJ wsreel material for his picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06

The Brass City Trio, who were
popula-ly acclaimed recently
"from coast to coast" In a recent
appearance on Major Bowes' anna
teur hour, will make their bow
before q home town audience
Monday evening. They will be fea-
tured at the annual smoker and
Entertainment arranged by mem
hers of the Holy Name society of
st. Margaret's parish. The trio
consisting of Joe Grenier at the
piano, Eddie Oliver and Billy
Young are shown above with their
old friend. Major Bowes. The ma
jor, veteran troupcr. Is register
ing keen interest in number Of
barber shop chords" which he
requested of the trio on their visit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
No Repeating

Permanent registration on the
voting list was advocated yester-
day Afternoon by Attorney J.
Warren Epson in an address be-
fore the members of the League
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06

operators Of steamrollers In the
Instruct Of Columbia are not re-
auired to have permits nor are they
subject to traffic regulations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06

State of Tobacco, Mexico, forsees
short 1887 banana crop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-06
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Carbon County news., 1937-12-10
FORD MODELS ARE

Continued from Page u
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
Rev. Charles Rhodes, Pastor

The Sunday School, with classes
for all ages, will meet at 9:45 a.
m.
Morning Worship at II o'clock.
A Pre-Christmas Message by the
Pastor, and Anthem by the Choir.
The Dramatic Club will meet in
the League Parlor on Sunday at 5
p. m.
Choir practice, for Christmas
music, at the parsonage on Tues
day at 7 p. m.
The Ladies Aid on Wednesday,
Dec. Is, at the home of Mrs. M.
E. Martin.
The two groups of the Epworth
League will meet in the Church
parlors on Wednesday at z p. m.
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10

sort has been received by Nino
Cornelio, Dominick Berta, Jimmy
Obert and Larry Sandretti. They
are asked to report by Dec. 16.
Joseph Albert, Red Lodge, has
earned an honor roll rating at the
College of St. Thomas, st. Paul,
by maintaining an average grade
of "B" for. the first quarter of the
school year. Joseph, sophomore,
is an active member of the Chi
Mu Phi society and plays intram-
ural basketball.
Mike Dimich Of Red Lodge is
among those on the newly organic
ed basketball squad representing
Billings Business college.
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Finley are
leaving this week to spend a
month visiting relatives in Calf
ornia. Ait Orofno, Idaho, they will
be the guests of their son and.
daughter-in- law, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
A. Coster and in San Francisco
they will visit their son, Earl
Oliver.
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10
CHRISTMAS MAIL
CONTINUED from Page II

try, one cent for each two ounces
or fraction thereof, except when
the postage at the rates prescrib-
ed for fourth-class mail is lower,
in which case the latter rates ap-
ply.
Third class (limit 8 ozs. Cir
culars and other miscellaneous
printed matter, including Christ
mas cards sent in unsealed envel-
opes and bearing no unauthorized
writing, also merchandise, ~ cents
for each two ounces; books (includ-
ing catalogues) of "a pages or
more, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots,
scions, and plants, one cent for
each two ounces; bulk lots of iden-
tical pieces of third class matter
may be mailed at special rates I'M
der conditions which may be as
certained from the postmaster.
Fourth class lover 8 ounces)-
Merchandise books; printed mat
ter, and all other mailable matter
not in first, second, or third class.
Local rate Z cents first pound, one
cent additional each two pounds.
Zones one and two, first pound, 8
cents, IL cents each additional
pound; zone three, nine cents first
pound, 2 cents each additional
pound; zone four, 10 cents first
pound; 3.5 cents each additional
pound; zone five, II cents first
pound; 5.3 cents each additional
pound; zone six, IL cents first
pound, 7 cents each additional
pound; zone seven, IA cents first
pound, 9 cents each additional
pound; zone eight, Is cents first
pound, II cents each additional
pound. A fraction of cent in the
total postage on any parcel is
counted as a full cent. Parcels
weighing less than 10 pounds but
exceeding "a inches in length and
girth combined are subject to 10
pound rates. Parcels may not ex-
ceed 100 inches in length and girth
combined.
Addresses-Address all matter
plainly and completely in ink, Civ
ing street address or box or rural
route number, whenever possible.
Place sender's return card in upper
left corner of address side. Tags
should not be used, unless neces-
sary, in which case a copy of the
address and return card should be
placed inside the parcel for identi-
fication if tag is lost.
Packing and wrapping-Pack
articles carefully in strong, dur
able containers. Wrap securely, but
do not seal parcels except when
bearing printed label or endorse
ment, reading: "Contents, merch-
andise-Postmaster, this parcel
may be opened for postal inspec-
tion, if necessary" giving name
and address of sender, as sealed
parcels not so labeled or endorsed
are subject to postage at the letter
rate. The name and address of the
sender may be handwritten or type
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10
BEAUTY SHOTS

PERMANENTS, Haircuts, fig
ure waves. Mrs. johnson. la S.
Platt. Phone 241-J.
+a%E..*%+*.+s*Ess'st's \ .s..ssS
dor and Fordor sedans, as we'll as
the club coupe, convertible cabrio-
llet, club convertible cabriolet, con-
vertible sedan and phaeton.
The two lines of cars have the
same improved V-8 chassis, but
their styling is distinctly different.
The de luxe cars are larger in
appearance. The hood has been
heightened. It's nearly vertical
front is carried in "V'' we'll down
into the radiator grille, with the
familiar V-8 emblem at the tip of
the "V''. Horizontal lines of the
grille bars and the louvres are
echoed in a bright rustless. steel
band which is carried along the
belt to the rear.
The new standard line cars also
present larger appearance, with
newly-designed front end, grille,
hood and tenders. The front end is
formed in ''V", with the horizon
tai grille bars extending unbrok-
en- along the hoodside to form the
louvres. + ...
Tenders in both cars are mas
sive, formed lower to provide more
complete coverage of the running
gear and extending farther back.
Headlamps are again recessed in
front fender aprons, new type tail
lamps in the tips of rear tenders.
Interiors Of the two cars are
roomy' and attractive, styled in
keeping with the exteriors. The de-
luxe sedan interiors are larger.
instruments in both cars are
lighted by improved fringe illum-
nation, designed to provide safer
lighting for night driving. Inter-
! ior lights are located on the right
and left pillars of the sedans and
over the rear windows Of coupes.
Steering wheels of the de luxe
cars are of flexible multiple steel
spoke type, with hubs of rich brown
bakelized material and rims of
lighter contrasting color. Standard
car steering wheels are of three
spoke type, finished in beige. The
upper spokes are widely spaced to
give the driver unobstructed view
of the instrument dials.
Night driving safety is also in
creased by addition of a headlamp
beam contral on the toe-board of
both lines. The control is operated
by the foot. A tell-tale light on the
instrument panel indicates the pos
ition of the. beams, whether high
or depressed.
Both front and rear seats are
wide enough for three persons.
Seat cushions and backs are fin
ished in piping and pillow treat
ment. In the de luxe cars the fin
ish is set off with rows of ornamen-
tai buttons. Ash trays are recess
ed in rear seat arm rests Of the de-
luxe closed sedans.
Light taupe mohair of broad
cloth is optional in the closed de-
luxe cars, tan hand buffed antique
finish genuine leather or taupe bed
ford cord in the convertibles and
tan leather in the phaeton. The
seat cushion and back Of the rum
BILE seat in the convertible eabrio-
let is finished in artificial leather.
In the standard line, mohair and
broadcloth are optional in cars
equipped with the 81 horsepower
engine. The mohair is available
only on special order in the 60
horsepower cars
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10
Local
Happenings

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Robson
and daughter, who have spent the
last year in Alhambra, CAL, re-
turned to make their home in Red
Lodge.
Notifications that they have
been accepted for employment at
the Sun Valley, Idaho, winter re-
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10

period will be used in practicing
our Christmas Tree Program. Com
frmation class at 200 in the af-
ternoon. Lutefisk Dinner and Ba-
zaar on the 18th, at the Odd Fell
lows Hall. Ladies Aid will meet
with Mrs. C. A. W. johnson We'd
nesday, Dec. 18th.
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10

Among those awarded football
letters at the Billings Polytechnic
institute include Mike Dinich,
Fred Brown, John Zupan. Doug
McCluskie and John Zupan were
initiated into Pi Alpha Pi, letter.
mems fraternity at the institution.
Carbon County news., 1937-12-10
!. CHURCH CT: NOTES II;
FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN
CHURCH
A. B. Cornelson, Pastor

Service Dec. 10Th, at 11:0O in
the assembly room of the public
library. This will be our Christmas
service. Watch for further an
Service at Joliet Dec. 18th, at
11:O0. Sunday school ait $3.50. The