davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

The manufactured gas industry in Connecticut will reach its 90th anniversary this month, for it was in May, 1847, that the Connecticut General Assembly granted the States first charter for the found- ing of gas company. It was granted to the New Haven Cit1 Gas Light Company, the name of which was changed in 1854 to the present title, the New Haven Gas Light Company. This company was one of the earliest public utilities in the United States.
 Gas service was not long con- fined to New Haven, however, since the Hartford City Gas Light Com pany, now the Hartford Gas Com pany, was chartered in the follow ing year, and the Bridgeport Gas Light Company began operations in 1849. Thus gas was in use in Con- necticut for more than 30 years prior to Edison's invention of the electric lamp in 1879.
 How markedly gas service has grown in this State is shown by the fact that in 1850, the New Haven Company sold about 50O,O00 cubic feet of gas, while in 1896, the sales of gas in Connecticut amounted to nearly 10 billion cubic feet. Street Illumination
 Gas was first used for street illu- imitation and by some homes fortu- nate enough to be located on the central streets in which mains had been installed, but after the Civil War gas began to replace kerosene in household lamps, mains were ex- tended, and the gas industry enjoy ed long period of uninterrupted growth.
 When Edison produced the electric lamp and opened the first central station in New York shortly there after to make his invention prac- tical, it appeared that the entire gas business would be doomed. Really, however. the invention of the cleo trlc light was a blessing disguise. for 1t caused gas engineers to ex- plore other fields and to find new uses for gas, and they have been engaged in research of that type ever since. Gas found use as a cook ing fuel for the home and then rapidly spread to other household uses, including water heating and space health.
 Recent Developments
 The gas industry's greatest growth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
ROAD CONDITIONS
 IN STATE BETTER
Traffic Maintained on Killingly Road During
 Repair Work

Construction and oiling in force In the state of Connecticut an- nounced by the Connecticut High way Department as of May 19.
 Closed for C1nstruction--
 DetOur Provided Route No. A.
 Sharon Cornwall road. Closed to traffic with detour posted during working hours. Open to traffic al night and week ends. Route No. U. s. G.
 Danbury. Lake avenue. A shor. section of concrete pavement. Route No. 116-
 HarWinton. 3 1-2 miles of surfae trated gravel from Route B. ta Route IF.
 Route No. 179--
 Barkhamsted. Relocation O. Route No. 179. Ia miles of water bound macadam under construction Impossible.
 Fairfield. Kings Highway. Grad ing for overpass at railroad. COnstructi0n-TrafIic Maintained Route No. U. s. l. .... .. ..
 Madison. Traffic circle at Route No, to Hammonasset Beach road. Route No. U. s. GA
 Columbia -Windham. Three span girder bridge and approaches. Traffic may pass. Route No. g.
 Seymour. About 3-4 mile rein- forced concrete pavement. A span concrete encased girder bridge and 50 feet skew span concrete bridge over Naugatuck river. Route No. 1O--
 Simsbury. Relocation Of Route No. 10. l mile of bituminous macadani. Route No. 1S9-
 New Milford. Construction of bridge over the Westaspetuck river at Merryall. Open to traffic over temporary bridge. Route No. 181-- Barkhamsted. One mile of reloca- ton. No Interference with trafic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
WATERVILLE Mrs. R. W. HenIon-17ss ThOmastOn Avc-TcL 3-5ls2

St. Paul's Episcopal church Sum day school teachers will hold card party this evening at 8 o'clock in he parish hall. The proceeds will be for the annual Sunday school pie nic. Candy will be served and prizes awarded at each table. The commit tee in charge is composed of Miss Dorothy Axelby. Mrs. Gordon Mo- Quarrie, Mrs. Clifford Northrop, Mrs. Clifford Clark. Mrs. Raymond Adams, Mrs, Homer Senior, Mrs. Ralph Grain and Mrs. Cherrie Evert.
 Sewing Meeting
 The Ladies Aid society of Grace Methodist church held a sewing meeting at the home of Mrs. Edward Hyham of Columbia boulevard. Those attending were Mrs. Joseph Caron, Mrs Leona Reid, Mrs. Eva Knott, Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Vincent Leonard, Mrs. Allen Fairhurst, Mrs. Lester Niver, Miss Alice Dyson, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. Edward Hy- ham, Mrs. John Graceau and Mrs. Joseph Des Auliners.. All the ladies present spent the evening on frame work of which there was a great variety. A luncheon was served to climax the evenings pleasure.
 The Parent Teacher association roundup will be held Monday morn- ing at o'clock in the gymnasium of Sprague school. Physical exam nations will be given to all child ren eligible to enter school in the fall, who attend this roundup &C., companied by their parents. An other feature of the morning, will be Q food sale, sponsored by the members of the association, for the banquet for the graduating class in June. With the desire to make the banquet bigger and finer than ever, it is hoped a great many donations of food will be contributed. Mrs. Ralph L. Bates of Wheeler street will be in charge of the food sale and she will gladly arrange to have such donations called for if the contributors are unable to have the food taken to the school. The sale will continue through the morning from 8 o'clock until 12 noon, or un- til the completion of the physical examinations of all children pre- sented at the roundup.
 Choir Rehearsal
 The weekly choir rehearsal of Grace Methodist church will be held this evening at 7:30.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Alfred Ellis of Pat tereon court are entertaining Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 POPULAR TROOPER

State Trooper Patrick Quilter was honored at a testimonial dinner last night at Sullivans Inn, Cotton Hol- low. More than 100 persons at- tended.
 John A. Cluney was toastmaster, and Freddy Hall served as master of ceremonies for the entertainment program. The guest of honor was given a purse of money.
 Speakers included James Shee- han, Edward Fitzpatrick, Harry x. Cashin, John F. Tobin, Paul Doran, Martin Connors, Christopher Hayes, William Clasby, Thomas Sullivan, Martin Bowes, Thomas Walsh, and George Mulligan, ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
Deborah Leary of Naugatuck.

Mrs. Margaret Stephens of Thom- aston avenue is confined to her home because of sickness.
 Tomorrow the last trolley cars will operate between Waterville and Waterbury. Starting Sunday, buses will provide service as follows on the Waterville line: Buses will operate via Thomaston avenue in, both di- rections. Tn Waterville buses will run through Homer to Dwight street to Faber avenue to Cooke street, also through Homer, Hanover and Boy den streets to ThomaSton avenue. Once an hour the buses will operate through Chase avenue to Chase Met al works, and there is a sad story. Residents of the north end of Wa terville are practically without any connection with Waterbury except by bus once an hour, which is a decided handicap. Waterville is a suburb of Waterbury, but residents must wait for an hourly bus to con- meet them. and allow them to do their regular business with depart ment stores, banks, etc, in Water bury. For years trolley system has been in operation from Water bury to Waterville as far as Sheffield street. on a ten-minute schedule, but after tomorrow, 1t will be dis continued, and after that it will be served by bus once an hour, which is a step backward, instead of for ward, and a severe hardship for res idents of Fort Hill and the north of WaterYille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
State Gas Industry
 Marks Anniversary
First Manufactured Product Marketed in May, l847;
 Charter Given New Haven Gas Light Company

has come, however, since 1925 when
 1t began program of research in- to improved methods of use not only in the home but in manufac- turing. This program, developed on a national scale, has discovered thousands of new uses for gas heat in industrial processes and has in- proved older methods, so that last year Connecticut industry employed more gas heat than ever before. In addition to improvements in the design and efficiency of ranges, water heaters and other household appliances, there has been develop ed the widely used gas-fired refrig- orator. The number of furnaces em- ploying gas as fuel have grown an- nually. And air-conditioning by gas heat both summer and winter, is the latest development.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
DIR. LEVIN PRESIDES
 AT ISRAEL MEETING

pr. Harry Levin presided last eve- ming at the last seasonal session of the Young Israel organization held at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute, at which time a new constitution was read and accepted. Lawrence and Rabbi Moses D. Shein- kopf were selected to name a cantor for the coming Jewish high holy day celebrations. An outing will take place on July II at Linden Park in Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

So intertwined with life is the fan in Japan that the condemned man marches to the scaffold with his fan in his hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

annual State Indian PowsWow.
 The boys will leave the "" at 9 o'clock under the direction of cal Martin, boys secretary, and will arrive back in Waterbury at 5 o'clock.
 The following boys will go on the trip: Larry Coe, Nathan Pier p0nt, Ronald Bisset, Bob Good enough, Al Eurteau, Harvey Par sons, Albert Mantlglia, Charles and Aubrey GFeenlaw, Jeff Smith, Don aid siator, Kenneth and Joseph FrisbIe, Jack Finley. Oris Hemin- way, Jack and Edward Barry, Wil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

Pay 2 small amount down, and the balance as shown above. No interest or carry- ing charges. No delay !. :. your clothing will be deliv- cred immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
C. M. T.c. CLUB

Instructions in infantry drill were given last evening at session of the 0. M. T. c. club by Major Newton Alexander and Lieutenant Fintou Phelan. Lieutenant Joseph Wander man discussed the organization of the army and Lieutenant Walter Monagan, Jr., gave a talk on mill tary sanitation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
PAY EITHER WAY:

Pay only a small sum down, and as little as q . week on our special 25-week plan! No red tape; no fuss; you get your cloth ing at once. Open an account now, and look your best at all times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

liam Moore and Martin Hansen.
 It Is expected that l50 boys will attend the powsWow. Camp Raip- bow Is one of the two camps cper- ated by the Hartford Y. N. Q. q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
LOCAL NURSE WINS
 EFFICIENCY PRIZE

A local nurse, w. Jean Kachelries, was awarded g prize for maintain ing the highest average in theory and practice at the graduation ex- ercises at the training school of the Connecticut State hospital in Mid- dletown last night. The local nurse led a large list of classmates.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Bogdrt Captures
Golf. Crown

Ralph Bogart of the Army and
Navy Club captured the District
of Columia Junior golf champion
ship yesterday at Washington Golf
and Country Club by downing
Jimmy Stevens, q club mate, by
the lopsided count of and 5.
BY his win yesterday, young
Bogart, who is II years old, sue
ceeds Billy Shea of Congressional,
who was busy playing for the
Maryland State junior title at
Hillendale, Baltimore, yesterday.
Yesterday morning Bogart
earned the right to meet Stevens
in the finals by eliminating Dick
Meyer of Manor Club, and 2.
Stevens carried through to the
championship flight by slowing
away the ruling tourney favorite,
Buddy Sharkey of Indian Spring,
2 and 1.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
KirkMiIIerSoys
Continued from First Sport Page

Continued from First Sport Pagel
having played in the local park the
better part of five years and know
ing every blade of grass as well
as every barrier that home run
must surmount.
If the National League Is really
sincere about wanting to carry off
the honorS next Wednesday, Man
ush would have been a sure bet.
One of the greatest money players
the game has ever known, ManuSh
is always there when the chips
are down.
Manush will be SO next month
and was in the American League
for IA years with a life average of
1871. He was picked up by Brook
Ign this spring for the waiver price.
In 1884, then with the Griffs,
Heinie batted .349 and in the ALL
Star game, drew pass in three
trips to the plate.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Boxer
! To Ignore
" SChnneIinQ

! LONDON, July Tommy Farr,
British Empire heavyweight cham
eion. plans to go to the United
States to fight Joe Louis. world
title.holder, it was announced to-
day.
This statement was made by
Fairs mentor, Manager Broadribb,
officially and with gestures.
He said the proposed match be-
tween Farr and Max Schmeling,
German heavyweight, is definitely
off as far as the Farr camp is
concerned.
= Broadribb made it clear he and
Farr were irked by terms of the
proposed championship" Farr.
Echmeling bout. under which Farr
would have received only half of
What the German fighter was due
10 collect.
In addition to Fairs forthcom-
ing trip across the water, the net
result appeared to be that Schme-
ling may be due to get the same
kind of run-around in England
that he got in the United States
when he tried, with no success at
all, to get a chance to knock eX-
Champion James j. Braddock off
his pins.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Schme|ing Stunned
: By Fairs Decision
: To Fight Joe Loui!

BERLIN, July MAX Schmel-
ing, whose temper famed few
weeks ago when he was unable to
arrange a fight with James J.
;Braddock in the United States,
was described as stunned" today
when he heard Tommy Farr has
turned down a proposed bout with
him.
= Schmeling was so upset by Fairs
decision that he even refused to
comment on it-for the time being.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Wrestling Results

AT CHICAGO-LOu Talaber and Oki
Shikina drew go minutes); Bert Rubi
threw Bill CurIey 12:15).
AT LOS ANGELES-Man Mountain
Dean, Kentucky, tossed Chief Thunder
bird, Oklahoma, straight falls; Sander
SzabO. Austria, flattened Big Ben Nor
gan, Alaska; GinO GaribaIdi, Sicily, de.
feated Leo Numa, Los Angeles.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
WASHINGTON
Iran for X. Terrell in eighth.

Iran for X. Terrell in eighth.
Boston .........O o 0 3 1 o 0 o o.
WASHINGTON 800 2 900 1 x-6
Runs batted in-TraVis, Myer, Fox
(9, Cramer, KuheI, w. Terrell (2), Al.
mazda. Two base hits-NewsOm, Lewis,
CrOnin, Armada. Three base hits
Travis, 2. Home run-FOxx. Stolen
bases-Lewis, Chapman, CrOnin. Sacri-
fices-NewsOm, Chapman. Double play
-CrOnin to McNalr to Fox. Left on
bases-BOstOn, 8; Washington, Q. Bases
on baIls-On NewsOm, 8; off w. Fer
reII, 8. Struck Out-by NewsOm, B; by
w. Terrell. 9. Hit by piteher-By New
som Or. FerrelD. UmpireS-KOllS, Quinn
and MCGOWAN.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Home Run Hitters

INSTRUMENTATION Indians (2);
OFT. Giants; BaFtell, Giants; Atwood,
PhIllies; Hartnett, Cubs; Fox, Red
Sox; Greenberg, TigerSj johnson, Ath.
letiCs.
LEADERS-Greenberg Tigers. II; Sell
kirk. Yankees, II; OFT, Giants 16; Med
wick, Cardinals, 16.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01

THE HERO-W Terrell,
who allowed Boston Red SOx
nine hits and drove in the tying
and winning runs as Washing
ton Senators wO, 6 to 4.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Major Leagues Hero and Goot

THE GOAT-Waye LamaS-
ter, who was sent to showers
under five-run barrage in fifth
as New York Giants beat Phila-
deIphia PhilIieS, 2 to 2.
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
D. C. Marksmen in Shoot

> The Eastern Championship Rifle
and Pistol Matches at Camp
-Ritch1e, Md. opening today and
continuing until Monday are ex-
.pected to attract between five
and six hundred crack marksmen
of the Eastern seaboard. Included
An this group are some so of the
best rifle and pistol shots in Wash
-angton. A total of 16 rifle and 26
pistol matches will be fired dur
ling the five days of the meet
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
TO COME TO T. S. TO FIGHT LOUIS FOR TITLE
Last Nights Fights

AT PITsBURGH-Billy Conn, ISL,
Pittsburgh. decisIoned Teddy YarosE, 1s1,
12); Walter Woods, 1904, New
York, won X. o. over Joey Duca, 15e,
(5).
The Washington times., 1937-07-01
Syracuse BUYS
CasCareIa

: Joe Cascarella reports to syria.
Guse Club today at Newark.
) The Italian hurler was sold to
The Syracuse Chiefs of the Inter
national League by Clark Griffith
jast night. Two years ago Cas-
.carella helped Syracuse win the
pennant.
= Cascarella's record with the
Griffmen this season reads no
victories and five defeats.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27

Miss Maria Cornelia Baart, for
merly of the Netherlands and now
residing at 1924 H st. N. W., has
been elected president of the In
ternational Student Society, social
group for the promotion Of fellow
ship among foreign born students
at George washington University.
Miss Baart received her elemen-
tary school education in Holland.
Coming to this country at the age
of 13, she started her schooling all
over again in New York and cov-
cred eight years of grammar and
four years of high school in six
years.
Ambitious to become magazine
illustrator, she enrolled at George
Washington in the college of fine
arts and will graduate this June.
She expects to return to Holland
for a tour this summer.
In addition to her activities with
the International Society, Miss
Baart is president of Alpha Delta
Theta, social sorority; secretary of
the Pan-Hellenic Council, and a
member of Delphi, honorary coed
activities society.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
ARMF0RPEACE,
SAYU. ). AIDES

Continued from Local Page)
us in the meantime preparation
adequate to defend ourselves"
Following Brig. Gen. Kreuger,
Rear Admiral A. w. johnson, a
member of the general board OF
the Navy Department, stressed the
necessity of maintaining a modern
navy with equipment capable OF
coping with any attack.
Major-General Thomas Hol,
comb, commandant in the United
States Marine Corps, outlined the
contribution of the Marine Corps
to the country's National defense.
Dwelling on the existing condi.
tions today, he said:
"The world today is full Of
unrest. Repudiated promises,
wounded feelings frustrated
aspirations are shared by men
and nations. In the few pOliti-
cal cases left where sO-called
popular government still exists
there are still fewer that have
not experienced a revolt against
the constituted authority"
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
HOUSE ORDERS
POSTAL BILL
TO FLOOR

Paving the way for House action
tomorrow, the House rules COM
mittee today ordered favorably re-
ported a rule for consideration of
the Ramspeck bill, to extend the
merit system to postmasters of the
first, second and third class.
House leaders say that the meas
ure will be called up tomorrow,
and it is expected that it will be
disposed Of at that time, despite
Republican opposition.
Has Farley Okay
The bill, similar to one which
failed to get a necessary two-thirds
vote of the House by a narrow
margin last year, has the approval
of the President and Postmaster
General, and it is generally con-
ceded that, with the large Demo
cratic majority in the House this
year, the measure will be speedily
passed.
Mr.. Ramspeck argued in favor
of the rule this morning, while
Representative Melvin Mas (R0
of Minnesota, a minority member
of the Civil Service Committee,
opposed granting the rule on
bill favors continuance in office of
Democratically appointed post
masters.
Exam Proposed
Under the terms of the Ram
speck bill the postmaSters now in
office could remain there at the
end Of their terms if they pass a
non-competitive Civil Service ex-
animation and are approved by
the Postmaster General.
Should they fail in either of
these tests another postal employe
already under civil service could be
recommended by the Postmaster
General to fill the post.
Should either of these alterna-
tives not work out, then an open
competitive examination would be
held and the vacancy would be
filled from the three who made
the highest marks.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
NOW
CONTINUED from Local Page)

Continued from Local Page)
M. Bonnet is not meant to be a
permanent ambassador but a Wis.
itor on a special mission such as
brought Mr.. Walter Runciman,
president Of the British Board OF
Trade, to Washington this week,
Newspaper people who attended
Mr.. Runciman'S British Embassy
conference were intrigued with the
smiling way Mr.. Runciman said.
when the questions became too
searching:
81 have an engagement to
lunch with the President of the
United States. In my country
one is very prompt with heads Of
government, so 1 must ask to
be excused"
When the correspondents had
said good-by and had driven all
the way down town, the Post
office clock said 12:45.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
FRED S. BARTLETT

Death yesterday claimed Fred S.
Bartlett, 35, director of finance
and accounting for the Works
Progress Administration. He had
been i'll about two weeks in Wash.
tngton Sanitarium.
A native of the District, he was
a graduate of Eastern High School
and George Washington Univer-
Sity. In 1918 Mr.. Bartlett entered
the Government service and since
had been with the Veterans Ad.
ministration, the Federal Emer-
gency Relief Administration and
the Civil Works Administration
prior to his recent post with the
WPA.
Surviving is his widow, Mrs.
Sarah w. Bartlett, two sons, Rich
ard and Fred Bartlett, and two
daughters, Beatrice and Jean Bart
lett.
The Rev. Paul Schearrer will of.
ficiate at funeral services tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock in the
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church.
1nterment will be in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be:
Corrington Gill, Emerson Ross,
Dallas bort, Maurice Collins, Viii.
liam E. Linden, Richard L. Ball,
Robert j. Dill, F. H. Crozier, 10.
seph Gore, A. Ross Fox, Capt.
Harry Collins, Comdr. Carlton
Eagles and D. A. Holmes.
The Washington times., 1937-01-27
REPEAL FAILS,
R0BS|0NS SAYS

Repeal of prohibition neither
brought back prosperity or led to
reduction of taxes and therefore
has failed to live up to it's pre-
dicted character, according to
Representative John M. Robson
CR0 Kentucky.
He spoke last night at a
dinner in the Calvary Baptist
Church in honor of Representa-.
tive U. S. Guyer (R.) Kansas who
has sponsored a bill to return
prohibition to the District of Co
lumbia. Representative Guyer, be
cause of illness, could not attend
DR.. Everett M. Ellison, presi,
dent of the United Dry Forces,
presided at the dinner and brief
talks were made by Senator Ar.
thur Capper, Kansas and Rep.
resentative Ralph o. Brewster,
Maine.