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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Pays Cash! Arrested at Factory, Non . Support De. fendant Saves Self From Jail.

Taken from his employment at the West mill of the American Brass Co. and brought into the court of common pleas today on a bench warrant charging non-sup- port Albert Snapke of l5 Green street was ordered to pay his wife $4S he owed her for back support payments, and also to pay her $o weekly for two months.
 Deputy Sheriffs Frank Brickel and Clem Briotti arrested Snapke, whose real name is Snapkauskas, early this morning.
 Last October 27 Snapke was brought into the court of common pleas and the support charge was nolled on recommendation of Pros, William J. Larkin when the accused agreed to pay his wife $8 weekly. He had not done so, and in his defense stated, T saved the money"
 By order of the court, Deputy Sheriff Brickel accompanied Snapke to his home after the trial and relieved him of the $4S and brought 1t to- Mrs. Snapke, whom Pros. Larkin termed as "destitute.'
 Snapke pleaded not guilty to the charge, saying he was willing to pay $5 but couldn't pay $8, otfer- ing as an excuse the fact that he Is only earning $l5.6O weekly at present. He pays $l0 board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
JOSEPH STAL|N
 WINS ELECTION
Swept Back Into Office as Dictator Without Sound
 of Opposition

Moscow, Dec. 13.-(UP)-Dicta- tor Joseph Stalin had the support of approximately 00,00O,OO0 persons today in one of the strangeSt elec- tions in history. There was no op- position. Plemiinray reports showed that about e5 per cent of the elec- torate voted. In Leningrad, K. Golubev was sentenced to seven years in prison and deprived of his voting rights for. five years for dis- tributing prediction counter revo- Ituoianry propaganda. He was ac- cused of making noise and swearing at candidates proposed by the gov- ernment.
 The nation elected a new "su- preme Soviet" in the first direct election by secret ballotine ever held in Russia. The electorate largest in the world--named 569 members of the council of the union and 574 members to the council of nationalities.
 Stalln Never in Doubt
 The political position of Stalin and his aides never was in doubt. Voters, except in a few districts, had no choice between candidates and the only issue involved was that of loyalty to the dictator and his ad- ministration.
 Overwhelming confidence in the Stain regime was reflected in the huge vote that was a tribute to the organizing ability of the Cornmun- ist party which was handicapped by a maze of nationalities, races and languages among Russia's millions who never before knew the meaning of an election.
 The total vote will not be known for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
HOUSEWIVES HERE
 FACE PRICE RISE
Proposed Process Tax to Add to Present Liv.
 ing Expenses
isneclal to The DemocraN

Chicago, H., Dec. B - Water- bury, Conn.,, housewives face an in- crease of $96,3s0 ;n the cost of flour and bread and an approximately equal addition to the cost of cotton clothing should Congress enact the proposed processing taxes on wheat and cotton, Mrs. Wilbur E. Fribley, president of the Housewives League of America, declared in statement today.
 "The food and clothing budgets of American families are endangered to the amount of nearly quarter of a billion dollars. annually by pro- cessing taxes now being considered by Congress" said Mrs. Fribley. "As proposed these taxes will amount to 20 cents 8 bushel on wheat, 3 cents @ pound on cotton and one-half cent Q pound on rice.
 "Using Waterbury as a typical ex. ample, we find that the cost of wheat processing tax to the house. wives of that city would amount to $96, ,360 annually inaSmuch as this city normally consumes l04,740 bar. rels of flour annually and 20 cent per bushel wheat processing tax adds an average f92 cents a bar rel to the cost of flour and one- third cent to loaf of bread. The proposed tax on cotton will place an added burden of approximately an equal amount on Waterbury family budgets.
 "The tragic thing about the pro- posed taxes is that they will fall heaviest on those least able to pay, the families of moderate and low in- come being the largest consumers of wheat products and the greatest buyers of cotton clothing and cot. ton goods. In effect, these levies will be added taxes on the working man for the bread he eats and the shirt he wears on his back"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Palestine

The local United Palestine ape peal drive will open on Tuesday night with Pierre van Paassen, American newspaper, as principal American newspaperman, as prin- cipal speaker at Q meeting in the Waterbury institute. Three local groups, MiMachi, Jewish National Workers alliance and Waterbury Zionist district will raise the quota of 5000.
 Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf, chairman of the drive commit. tee, made an appeal by radio yes- terday morning. Other members of the committee include Rabbi William P. Greenfield and Aaron D. Solomon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Building Permits

Tho 6covlll Manufacturing company will spend $l6,00O to erect platforms at the East Main street plant, according to . per- init issuea teddy at the office Of Building Inspector Patrick ,. Car In. Other permits were issued as f0llowss
 Waterbury Savings bank, one. car garage, l2 Shelter street, S2tO.
 F. Do Zlmn0. One.caf garage, 7l Greenlment terrace, @200.
 Dennis J. Noonan, addition top floor, rear stairway, 2e5 Grove street, el.eo0.
 6. Anthony Dcs Rochers, one. famlly dwelling, Eik avenue. s.. Se0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
SPO7LIGH7ZNG
 Brass City News
Skating

Though the city parks were not officially open for skating, hun dreds enjoyed the winter sport over the weekend. Ponds and lakes in and near the city at- tracted many skaters, with the ice reported surprisingly good for this time of year.
 The first skating accident of the year in the city claimed Michael Cizauskas, 2l, of 731 Congress avenue, as its victim. He fell on 8 bottle Saturday while skating on Rasmussen's pond, Town Plot, and suffered laceratio nof the lower left leg. He was treated at Waterbury hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

 PUPILS IN REVUE

More than 100 pupils enrolled In the dancing classes conducted by Miss Regina Leonard presented an unusually fine revue before an audience of more than 900 persons gathered for the occasion at Temple hall last Saturday night. The pro- gram included variations in dancing with the cast ranging in age from three to the teens.
 The artists taking part were gen. erously applauded for their per. formance in soft shoe. waltz clog, classical, tango. and modern inter. pretatiOns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Provincia Difoggia

Nicola Beccia was reelected president of the Provincial al Foggia society during the annual meeting of the chapter held yes- terday afternoon at Venta hall, l03 Green street. During the prog ress of the meeting 1t was decided definitely that the organization will sponsor @ minstrel and dance at St. JoSeph's hall Friday evening, Jan. 28th. The cast for the per- fornarce will be under the direc- tion of Joseph H. Lezotte.
 Other officers chosen were: Vice president, Vincenzo Paolino; cor- responding secretary, Luigi Ricci; financial secretary, Louis Dizinno; treasurer, Gaetano Berardi; soci- ety physician, Dr. Thomas R. Cot tiero; sick callers, Luigi zaza and Giuseppe DiVito; directors, An. gelo DiStefano, John Rossi, Nicola Cianciulli, Antonio and Nicola Bozzuto, Raffaele Carozza, Dom- enico Farino and Matteo Piombe; auditors, Salvatore Melchione, Leonardo Panelli; standard bear. CT, Lodovico Zinolli; inside guard, Antonio Aiennaro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

James J. Hennessey and Roger Walsh, promoter and secretary of the Waterbury band of Mt Man resa retreatants, were local dele. gates to the annual promoters banquet held at Staten Island last Saturday afternoon at which time 1000 spiritual bouquets were pre- scented Rev. William J. Duane, for mer director of the retreat and . frequent visitor in Waterbury. During the progress of the ban quet leaders of 4 separate bands which visit the location annually were present at the gatherings.
 The speakers were Rev. James Murphy, s. J., provincial of the order and director of . new re- treat in upper New York state, . branch of the Mother House, Mt. Manresa; Rev. Peter Cusick, s. J, former director of the American Martyre Shrine at Aversville, N. Y., Hon. John O'Brlen, former mayor of New York city; and Rev. Thomas Hart, present Mt Man resa director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
PETITIONS FILED
 HERE FOR DIVORCE

Two divorce actions were filed to. day in superior court, one by 8 man the other by woman plaintiff.
 on grounds of desertion, habitual intemperance and intolerable cruelty Edwige R. Kennedy of Ansonia seeks a divorce from Daniel Q. Ker1- nedy of Norfolk, Virginia. The cou- pie was married August 6, 1880 and parted November %, 19S0.
 Julius Latimer seeks a divorce from Matte Clay aLtimer on grounds of assertion. The couple was married May 5, 1929 and parted September IS, 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements In which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability, were filed and approved at Che office of the compensation commissioner today:
 Derby Gas & Electric Company and Llewellyn Cook, shelton. Conn.,, back injury, SIS beginning Nov. 4l.
 Sponge Rubber Company, Shel- con. Conn.,, and Nicholas GiAnvit- trio, Derby, sprained back. Sl2.So he. glnnln9 Nov. "A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Concordia Society

Two one.act plays and Q con- cert were presented by members of the Concordia Singing society before an audience of more than 800 persons who assembled Sat- urday night at Turn Hall or North Main street. The features were entitled "Das Fidele Klee. blat" Q humorous dialogue, and "Wenn Weber streiken." of the dramatic variety.
 The arrangements committee consisted of Ernest Kuhr, chair man; Walter Klan, Gustace Kopp, William D. Fossbender, John Schafer, Mrs. Eleanor Kubic, Mrs. Mary Gaug, and Miss Mildred Hermann.
 Plans for the annual Christmas party of the organization to be held at Concordia hall December l0 were announced today, when it was also disclosed that the group will sponsor Q New Years eve party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Louis Lerz, recently reelected supreme treasurer of the national order of Sons of Italy, will be hon. ored with a dinner to take place tomorrow night at the lodge hall on Bank street given under the auspices of local lodges Italia Pro- gressive, Regina Eleana, and Elizabeth Silvestro chapters Pros- ecutor Charles Summa will pre- side as toastmaster, and the guest speakers include many promi- nent local and state officials of the society.
 In view of the large attendance expected, the committee in charge has decided to admit only those who are members of the order. MT. Lerz in 1914 was one of the organizers of the order of Sons of Italy and has served for eight years as assistant grand master
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Poli-Loew's Arrange
 Big Kiddies' Show
Greatest Attractions in Years to Feature Annual
 Christmas Benefit Party for Needy Families

You just know that your Christ mas dinner is going to be one of the best feeds of the year, don't you, youngsters? But have you stopped to think that a week from next Sat- urday there will be some boys and girls in Waterbury who won't have even enough to eat, let alone stun themselves with turkey and flxings, pudding and plenty of "seconds2"
 Well, boys and girls, there are. And it Is for those families that The Democrat is giving its great show at the Loew Poli theater on Friday morning, the day before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Staff Changes

The annual meeting of the board of directors of the Waterbury hos- pital was in session at the Colo. nial Trust Co. thas afternoon.
 Stan changes and appointments for the next year were expected to be made. The annual report of the hospital corporation for the past year was also to be sub- mlttAd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Two Injured

Frank Janusaitis, 10, of l6 South Leonard street, escaped with laceratlons of the face and chin when two cars colIided head-on yesterday afternoon near Portland. Six ether persons were hgiFt, five of them seriously.
 Mrs. Katherine HorsIman, 62, Of Hartford. was critically hurt The injured @erc taken to Mid- dlesex Hospital.
 The local youth. . eco camp CT, was riding in . car driven by John Vincent, 60, 0k Middle. tswn. Vincent was arrested after the crash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
BY ELMER Z.. WALLER Limited Press Financial Edltorl

New York, Dec. l3.-Stocks eased fractions to more than a point in light trading and bonds were steady at the opening of the stock exchange today. Cotton futures were steady.
 Du Pont lost 1-4 point to IA on the first sale. U. s. Steel eased to 56 3-4 of 3-4; Bethlehem 56 of 5-S and Youngstown Sheet & Tube 39 Ia of IA. New York Central was down 1-4 at l9 58> Johns Man. vile lost a point to 82, Copper shares, utilities and motors lost fractions.
 Trading turned extremely dull af- ter the opening with prices fluc- tuatinng narrowly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Concert Artist

Madelyn Robb of q Bucking. ham street, who was graduated from Crosby High school with honors in 1936, was one of the chief performers in a recent stu-
 dent concert at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester. Appearing first on the program she played the piano Concerto in E Flat, from Mozart.
 Miss Robb, during her studies at Crosby. was one of the prin- cipals of the school orchestra, and was the leader of the organization during her senior year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Compensation

William Meehan, chief claims examiner of the unemployment compensation division of the state department of labor will speak on Unemployment Compensation Benefits' at a meeting of the factory personnel executives in the Y. M. c. A. tonight at 6 o'clock. Walter A. Jarvis will preside. Numerous local factories have as. signed representatives to attend.
 MT. Meehan will address @ pub lie gathering on the same subject in the Y. M. c. A. at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Burns Club

Group singing was featured at Q past presidents night held Sat- urday night at Foresters' hall iin- der the auspices of the Waterbury Burns jiub. The mex meeting of the chapter will be held Saturday night of this week instead of on December 26th, during which time plans will be completed nor New Years eve fIogmannay party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Settled

Suit for $l50 by Imelda Casey Kingston against the New Haven Dairy and George Sullivan, which had been pending trial in the court of common pleas, was with drawn today and reported settled. The suit was based on an auto accident.
 Mrs. Kingston, local dancing teacher, had claimed that a New Haven Dairy truck, operated by Sullivan, had crashed into her car, while 1t was parked on West Main street, May l3, 1887. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield appeared for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

and lecturer. During the past eight years he has been Q grand trustee of the nationa lorganiza- ton which at this time includes some SO0,o0O members.
 Included among the speakers are Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, pastor of the church of Our Lady of Lourdcs, Attorney stephen Miele, assistant corporation coun- Gil of New York city, assistant venerable of the lodge; Salvatore Parrisi of New York, supreme na- tional secretary; Michaelangelo Russo of Middletown, state grand venerable; Miss Eleanora Galanta of Meriden, state secretary, and Frank Pope.
 Nunzio Murno is chairman of the committee on arrangements, assisted by Michael Solomito as secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Salvatore Burgio, l26 East Farm street, and Josephine Famigiietti, Meriliue avenue.
 Robert Y. Schneider, 8l Mari. SOTO street, and Marie Y. O. brien, 05l Meriden road.
 Louis O. Beaulieu, 300 South Main street. and Marie Chopper, u07 Housatonic avenue. Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Routine

Only routine business was ex- pccted to be transacted at a meeting of the board of educa- ton, to be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
 Settlement of the Croft school strike" has removed the pos sibility of further appeal by the parents tO the board today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Halting Cars!

Cars without safety inspection stlckers on their wlndshields were being halted about the city today by inspectors of the state motor vehicle department and the operators were warned tO have the cars tested.
 The present inspection period ends Dec. 3l, and there are still several thousand cars sn the Waterbury area which have not been inspected. Car owners who fail to present their cars for In. spection face loss of their regis tratlOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
NANKING TAKEN
 BY JAP FORCES

Shanghai, DeDc. l3-(U.PO-Jap- anese Domei News Agency carried an ofiicial announcement that Jap- anese had completed the occupa- ton of Nanking at sunset today.
 Domei said Japanese army head- quarters announced the complete occupation of the capital. Further information was not available. For. eign military observers considered the statement probably accurate in view of the increased speed of the Japanese advance in the last 24 hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
"TOOk Nothing"

Thieves broke into Guerrera's tavern on Spring street Saturday night, but left without taking any loot.
 Lieut.. William Foley reported that a back window had been forced, but that nothing in the tavern had been stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
"Light Docket"

It must have been the cold weather that kept Waterburians subdued over She weekend. In city court this morning there were only three cases listed for hearing, two men having been aF- rested for drunkenness and one for vacancy. t m.
 Usually the weekend brings numerous arrests for drunken. ness and breach of the peace. To- days was the llghtest Monday morning in months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Retiring President

tary, paolo Greguoli; treasurer, AL fonso Ferraro; auditors, Gioyannie Cecere and Ottavio Benedetti; councillors, Raffaele Altieri, Vincen- 20 Matroianni, Giovanni Plano, Giovanni Festa and Vincenzo Ferro; ergeant-at-arns, Antonio Capristi; siUk caller, MT. Cicchiell0. The finance committee consists of An- tonic Sileo, Antonio Romito and Angelo Gallo.
 George J. Crocicchia was chair man during the electioi, assisted by John DePastino and Andrew Sileo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
FraternaL Neuvs
C-C Society

C-C Society
 Luigi Qianeln was elected presi- dent of the Caiatina Connazionali society during a largely attended meeting of the group held yester- day morning at Moose hall. MT. Gianelli is the successor to Joseph Cicchiello who headed the organ ization for the past 10 years and de- clined nomination.
 Others chosen were: Vice-presi- dent, Fidele Fucco; censor, An thony Tammaro; recording secretary, Arc- angelo Cimaglia; financial secre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Order Of Rainbow

Four candidates were initiated Saturday night at a meeting of the Order of the Rainbow, held at Masonic Temple at which time announcement was made that the annual visiting worthy advisors night will take place Saturday. The degree team of the local lodge will visit Tdrrington tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Market Prices Based
 OF At Trading Start
From Fractions to More Than POint Cotton Futures
 Steady; There Was Little Life in Early Hours

J. I. Case declined 2 points to 04 Ia and few other issues has losses of points or so. Active issues, how ever, were down only small amounts and there was no pressure exerted in any issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES The R. F. Grlggs Co.
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS

PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
 Bid Asked Bridgeport Gas It. Co.,. 28 3l Bridport Hydraulic Co. 8 S6 Conn. Gas and Coke
 com. .,.............. M ls Conn. Gas and Coke
 pfd. ,.,.............. ssa ssM Conn. It. and Power :. 51 65 Conn. It. and Power
 5h9S pfd.. ........... ll2 Conn. Power Co. ..... 42 A Conn. Ky. & Ltg. Co. com, ,...,.. ......... h l% Conn. Ky. 6 Ltg. Co.
 pfd. ................ 6 10 Hid. Elect. It. Co. com. 53 55 Hid. Gas It. Co. com. 26 % Illuminating Shares A.. 49 5l New Haven Water C., :. 76 79 South. N. '. Tel. Co. 145 150
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-13
CONTRACT BRIDGE
WRITTEN FOR CENTRAL PRESS,
BY E. v. SHEPARD
R~sl
Famous Bridge Teacher

while declarer ruffed two dia-
monds. The balance of the tricks
would have been a spread. In
stead Of doing this for South, East
made the one lead which aided
West in defeating the contract.
East led his ] of spades. That
prevented declarer from rufing
more than single heart. IF de-
clarer did that his only exit from
dummy was by leading the Ace Of
diamonds, and ruffing himself in.
Further entry to dummy was
barred and deciarer found himself
with a losing heart at the end.
Had declarer thought clearly he
would have seen that his Ace Of
clubs, not the 10 must go on the
first trick. Regardless Of what
East led back he then would have
fulfilled his contract. Suppose de-
clarer played his Ace of clubs
when East ruffed, and suppose that
East led the J of spades. The
trump return then cannot defeat
the contract.
Let drnmy's Q win the return
trump lead. Lead off dummy's
only heart. Win with declarer's
Ace. Ruff a second lead of hearts,
using dummys last trump. Lead
the Ace of diamonds. Have de-
clarer ruff the second lead of dia-
monds. Pick up the last two OUT
standing trumps. Then lead de-
clarer's 10 OF clubs. Overtake
with dummy's ), if West plays
low, or overtake with Gunmy's K
Of clubs, in case West goes crazy
and covers the 10 with his @. In
either case there will remain in
dummy a good club upon which to
discard declarer's last possible
loser, giving South his small slam
without fail.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-02-13

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able f. Of pr large people should be
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