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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
Road Walk Will Be
 Inspected By Board
Peter Paul Company Requests Some Action Be Taken
 to Widen Street for Workers Walking to Plant

Naugatuck, Oct. 6-Following dis cussion last night at the borough board meeting of a request by the Peter Paul company that some ac- ton be taken either toward com- pleting the New Haven road walk as far as the plant or widening the street to provide a path for workers at the candy company, 1t was decided to have the board in- spect the condition there at one o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 Warden Sheridan read the letter from the company which included 8 request for action there by the board of directors of the company. He said it might be possible to re- duce the knoll there but expressed the belief girl workers with high heels would not use the widened area.
 He said he was not satisfied with the way the request had been handled, referring to the fact that the company had sent carbon copies of the letter and the direc- tors vote to the press, at the same time they sent 1t to the officials of the town. He declared he and Borough Engineer Robert D. Beardsley had made numerous trips to Hartford to arrange for the walk there and expressed the opin- ion the town has cooperated to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

Candy company is willing to pay for materials used in the walk and Mir. Raytkwich said he understands the company is willing to pay for all materials and for the work on the walk. Mir. Sheridan remarked there is nobody stopping the candy company from putting in Q walk there itself.
 On a suggestion by Mir. Nygren, it was decided to inspect the place Saturday.
 Talbot Named
 On the suggestion of Warden John J. Sheridan, Thomas Talbot was appointed a baliff at the meet ing of the borough board last night. Prior to the last election, eight baliffs were selected, four from each party, but when the biennial election charter changes were paSs- ed by the legislature last spring, they provided only four baliffs be elected and four Democrats were the winners.
 Warden Sheridan told the board last night that only one of these, Harry Withers, had qualified by posting a bond within the required time. If bond is not poSted within 30 days, the person automatically is disqualified.
 The warden indicated plans are underway to secure a charter change at the next legislative ses- sion so that the number of baliffS to be elected can be again nude eight, as formerly here, and each party will be represented. The borough needs another baliff and MT. Talbot was named The board accepted MT. Talbot's baliff bond.
 A committee consisting of Bur- geses Joseph Dinneny and Joseph Nygren was appointed to investi- gate applications of two business places for permission to hang signs in front of their places of business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

The Western Union Telegraph company sought permission Co re-, place the outrigger sign over their office at 24 Maple street with q sign of similar type, six feet hy three feet. The warden remarked this seemed quite large and felt an investigation should be made. Per- mission was sought to hang c Neon sign weighing 160 pounds ia front of Heine's at l23 Cherry street.
 To Install Mains
 The Naugatuck water company was given permission Co install water mains as follows: To extend c six inch water main 260 feet on Fern street: to extend a 6 inch main 130 feet on Andrew avenue and to extend an eight-inch main $50 feet on Meadow street from the junction of Meadow and Bar- mum Court to the junction of Meadow and Southview streets.
 The street light committee was ordered to investigate the requests of @ parishioner of the Salem Lutheran church for placing Q street light opposite the church.
 Burgess Joseph Nygren inquired about the proposed vending ordi- nance changes and Burgess George Fellows said the committee has not yet met. Warden Sheridan urged them to do 50 soon. Burgess Nygren inquired about fixing the fire house roof and warned the walls will be ruined if this work is not done soon. Action was deferred until the special meeting next Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

al in its original form was sent to the WPA headquarters in New Hav- en, but said he was told by the WPA engineer in New Haven that the town could change the plans fl it wished. He said he will not ap- prove anything which the majority of the property owners there don't wish to pay for, and added "we can't measure their pocketbooks."
 Miss Walsh then spoke, stating that last March the petition for the cement curb, gutter and walks was presented and accepted by the board My mother signed in good faith and expected to get what she sign- ed for" she declared. Last Wednes- day, she continued, workmen told her mother that the upper part o1 her walk was not so bad and she would not have to have 1t done She learned then for the first time that the Scott street job was moi to be the same as Cherry street, and that there was change in the plans. She called the warden, she said, and he, Borough Engineer Beardsley, her brother, Charles, ano MT. Tuohey discussed the matter that evening, he said that while the cement curbs might mean @ hard ship for some people, it would be just as much a hardship for her and her mother, but she wanted the cement curbs.
 Says Murtha, TuOhey Conferred
 Warden Sheridan declared that Asst. Street Supt. Harold Murths told him that he, MT. .Murtha, hac consulted with MT. Tuohey and in. formed him there would be 8 sav' ings from the second plan, and tha' MT. Touhey had then indicated ht would be glad to make savings.
 Miss Walsh then asked if the first petition was declared illegal, and il so, at what meeting. There are nc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
Severe Penalty Is Given Joe Mariana
 On Exposure Count
Testimony of Two Beacon Falls Girls Is Given; Warden Denies Star Chamber Session
NAUGATUcK
Correspondent: Wm. J. Baxter-Phone Naugatuck S945

there which will have a capacity of 1000 seats, he said. He did not an- nounce whether he will yield his lease to the Gem theater in the Town Hall. The purchase price is estimated at about $17,000.
 Small Fire
 Bremen were called to Sileo's tavern yesterday afternoon but on arrival found only a burning pail of tar on the roof. It was quickly ex- tinguished. Box 34 was pulled and four pieces of apparatus went to the fire. ...
 Better Discussion
 A meeting of the Board of Ward en and Burgesses to inspect the sidewalk work on Scott street and to confer with property owners there will be held Saturday after noon at 2:30. It comes as a result of 8 decidedly bitter discussion at the October meeting of the Board of Warden and BurgeSses.
 The discussion centered around the complaints of two property owners on the street, Mrs. Margaret Andrew and Cyril Tuohey and re- suited in sharp exchange of words with Warden John J. Sheridan and Burgess Joseph Dinneny, chairman of the Democratic town committee, taking opposite stands.
 The complaint was to the effect that whereas property owners there understood cement sidewalks, curbs and gutters would be laid there, now it is planned to lay cement walk there and reset the stone curbing. Nine property owners signed a waiver presented some time ago and accepted by the board and placed on file. This was for cement walks and cement curbs and gutters. A petition was presented at the board meeting last night signed by seven of the nine who signed the first petition and asked for cement walks with the stone curbing to be set. The seven who signed this were: Matthew F. Boylan, Thomas L. Jackson, Rose Wolf, Edmund Kiernan, William J. Weary, and Thomas O'Loughlin. These seven and MT. Tuohey and Margaret Walsh had signed the original peti- tion.
 Woman Quizzes Warden
 Miss Julia Walsh, speaking for her mother, asked why the project was not carried on as intended un- der the original petition, and who sponsored the second petition. The matter was brought up by Burgess Dinneny, who inquired about the change in plans. Warden Sheridan replied that some residents there could not pay the original cost, esti- mated at $1 foot and pointed out the resetting of present curbing would mean quite saving for the property owners there.
 Warden Sheridan said the propos-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
x Crimes in Borough, Says Judge McD Donough

legal angles attached, the warden replied. "It is just Q matter of try ing to carry out the improvements It seems to me your next-door neighborS have as much rights in the matter as you" He asked when questioned about the second peti- tion, if persons cannot change their minds.
 Miss Walsh retorted, eff you wish to change Q proposal, you should call the residents together and ex- plain. She said the surface waters have gone down hill there for years and that the job as proposed in the second petition would not be satis- factory. You or I are not engin- eers," the warden swiftly answered pointing out the borough engineer has had much experience with such things.
 Charles Walsh then asked who circulated the second petition and the warden indicated he and MT Beardsley had. He declared borough officials carry on negotiations with the property owners and said q thought we should inform them o1 the opportunity for savings involv- ed. Later he stated that the reset ting of the curb instead of laying cement curbs, was originated by the town officials.
 MT. Tuohey stated that when MT Murtha told him of the savings un- der the second plan, he admitted he would be willing to save some money, but added that he would be the last to sign the second petition and indicated he favored the first plan. Little Time Left
 MT. Murtha said he and MT Beardsley inspected the section one day and that, realizing there was little time left for laying cement because of the nearnesS of colo weather, he asked MT. Tuohey about the second plan, that is resetting the present curbs, and MT. Tuohey agreed, MT. Murtha stated.
 Burgess Dinneny remarked he dic not know how seven could sign one thing and suddenly change theil minds and sign something different T certainly am not going to accept the rule of the minority" the war. den declared, meaning that the seven favored the second plan "There is 8 majority there," Burgess Dinneny remarked, pointing to the first waiver with nine Signers.
 Miss Walsh then asked if 1t is moi permissible for her to get the curk and gutters as originally sought ant stated she was willing to pay $1 6 foot. It had been brought out that the job would cost about 60 cents ( foot if the present curbing is re. set. Burgess Joseph Nygren ques. toned the claim there would be con. siderable saving on the second plan
 Warden Sheridan stated the board has the power to make any bene. flcial changes. Burgess Fellows re. marked, T know nothing about thu matter" and suggested action bt deferred for investigation. Nobody else knows anything about it." Bur- gess Dinneny interjected. MT. Din. neny also inquired why the proposi. ton concerning savings by resettinc curbs was not placed before resi-. dents of Cherry street when cement walks, curbs and gutters were lait there. '"rhose property owners might want to save money too," h' added.
 On suggestions by Burgesses Let Brophy and George Fellows, actior was deferred on the matter, and thu board will inspect the street Satrr' day at 2:3O and confer then witt property owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
WOMAN TO BE SURVEYOR

Lorain, O.-(UP)-Miss Edith Nichols, daughter of Q prominent Lorain surveyor and engineer, is learning her fathers profession. She plans to be tout in the field" soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06

The United tSates sent 67,83l bags of wheat flour to Cuba in @ recent month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
WATERBURY GETS
 CCC RANKING
Mystery of Unexplained Slight" Cleared By
 New List

The mystery" and the slight" which surrounded the first an- nouncement of eco placements made by various state cities during the past enrolment period has been finally cleared up. Waterbury, with its forty eight boys, has been listed as tied for second place.
 Stamford and Bridgeport also had 48 but when the figures were first released about ten days ago these cities were the only ones which were mentioned. New Haven, with ll5, naturally was listed first, but Waterbury with 4s, was left en- tirely out of the picture. A no- tice received at the welfare depart ment from B. H. Van Buren, state selecting agent, was released today and the Brass City was finally listed as tied with the two other citeis second place.
 Mrs. Verdon also said today tha; all boys interested in the CCc would do well to report now ct tho local offices in the basement uf the city hall and file applications. Thi: will prevent the possibility of their being left out when the next enroli- ment period starts in the fall. The boys must be unemployed at the present time In order to qualify.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
ALIENS' WIDOWS CAN GET AID Welfare Dept. Head An- nOunces StipuIatiOns
 to Be Met s

Widows of aliens are entitled to state aid, according to announce ment made at the welfare depart ment this morning by Mrs. Mar garet Verdon providing they meet the following stipulations in the new section of the law:
 If they have children under six teen years of age dependent on them; if they have applied for citi- zenship papers: if they do not have more than $500 in the bank; if they do not have an equity of more than $2000 in homes in which they live. In regard to the latter provi- sion, if these widows own homes which also house other tenants other than themselves, they are not entitled to any aid from the stat
 The letter relating to these new changes in the state law for widows of aliens was received at the well fare department today and released by Mrs. Verdon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
Little Girl Snatches Baby Contest Lead
5000 May Attend
 Playground Pageant
Supt Curtin Makes Plans to Handle Overflow Crowds;
 "StOry Book Festival" Is Afternoons High Light

Some four or five thousand spec tators are expected. to turn out for city playground day at Hamilton park tomorrow, according to an ar- nouncement made at the local office this morning by James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks.
 Special bleachers will be erected for the "Story Book Festival" and the interplayground track meet, and guides will be available inside the pavilion where an extensive exhibi- ton of the handicarft work done on the local playgrounds this sum- mer by the children will be on dis play. This exhibition will be oper all afternoon. There will be no ad- mission charge for any of the three events on the giant program.
 There will be about 200 young athletes taking part in the track ane field meet which features Il com petitive events.
 The "story Book Festival" details are being kept somewhat in the background at the present time Briefly explained, however, 1t seems that some 300 chuldren from 10 oi the playgrounds will take part ir this colorful affair.
 Each playground will enact some nursery hryme or fairy tale. Accord. ing to those in charge the flnal touching up on rough spots has been completed and the show promises to be filled with pleasant surprises
 The well known Three Little Pigs" will once again foil the big
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

bad wolf as the Hamilton children present their part of the program. Slightly on the milisaristic side Is the presentation of the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" which will be enacted by the members of the Fulton park group.
 The marital rites of the Painted Doll" will be acted out by group of children from Washington park, From over Chase park way the "Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" will bring her noisy brood and prove to the spectators that she really doesn't know what to do with so many children.
 The Waterville group will take ad- vantage of the last portion of the summer vacation to put on School Days" in a much lighter vein than is could be enacted around the first week in September.
 Colorful and stamped with the more delicate touch, the inevitable Sleeping Beauty" will be put on by Division street youngsters, all at- tired in startling costumes.
 From Fuller street, with lusty vo- cal accompaniment, the pretty maid will be on hand and will be ques- toned over and over again, Where Are You Going, My Pretty Maid?" After her will appear Cinderella" with her nasty sisters, her pumpkin coach, and of course, her prince with the golden slipper.
 "Old King Cole" will journey down from Waterville with his pipe, his bowl and his fddlers three, the last three mentioned all ready to swing out". Last but not least the mythical story book presentation will be closed by the South Ends Mother Goose" and all her assis- tants.
 Music will be furnished by the WPA orchestra and supervisors will be in charge of the events. The per- formance will start at ? o'clock on timel \
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

This right out of bed the other while tuning the which said When you the gong someone please phone the correct meP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

Nick the Creek of the most coorful characters both his disregard mood to with dice, cards night he dropped betting fresh . stranger the place invited Nick to of casino don't gamble said fellow, ets make twob game" The Greek played him five winning the quintet plus $l25 "Gee" said the loser, you're the luckies guy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
Ruth Scannell Has Passed Out George
 Rizk In Hot Battle
Both Contestants NOnchaIant in Discussing Status QuO-GeOrge More FOrceful in His Interview, But
 Miss Scanne Thinks Only in Terms of Dresses

Look, boysl A girl has done itl Yessir, voters in the Most Popular Baby Contest, that's exactly what has happened. A girl has gone and done 1t, taken the lead right away from a boy who has held first place for e week or more.
 Winsorne little Ruth Scannell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. M. J. Scannell of School street, has 2l,285 votes today and is now 795 votes ahead of George Rizk, son of MT. and Mrs. Naim Rizk of North Main street. George has 20,490 and has been leader SO long that he's quite accustomed to 1t.
 George Nonchalant
 "Aw, girlsw said George when told that he was forced into second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

have been suffer squeches but can't recall them
 The time movie critic said of cinema exploited the studio million dollars hey have fortune this picture" he wrote If they cut and sell it for mandolin pscksl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

nounccd today.
 The birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, second and sixth presidents of the United States, still stand side by side in Quincy.
 The quincy city council has been called into special session Monday to pass a resolution endorsing Burke's proposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
NOERA EMPLOYES TO VOTE ON CIO Will Decide Who Is to Be Sole Bargaining
 Agent

An election to be held by employees of the Noera Manufacturing Com pany, subsidiary of the Chase Brass and Copper Company, will deter mine whether the Brass Workers Union, committee for industrial or- ganization afilliate. will be the sole bargaining agent for all employees The date for the election has not been set but will depend on the presence in Waterbury of repre- sentative of the National Labor Relations Board, who will supervise the ballotting.
 Accuracy of the claim of the union that 1t has an e5 per cent membership among the employeS will be determined by agreement oi the company to the election. After Q five weeks strike some time ago the company is said to have granted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20

place. You can't tell e thing about them. One minute there they are and the next there they are not. It doesn't mean a thing and girls don't know from nothing"
 George at three and one-half years is quite a forceful speaker, you'll agree. Something of a misan- thropc or, rather, misogynist, 1t would appear.
 As for Miss Scannell, not quite two years old, there is no direct re- ply. When asked for her views on assuming lead in the Most Popular Baby Contest. Miss scanneil merely said:
 Pink Praised
 T think pink is q pretty color for girl babies. don't you? When I am elected the Most Popular Baby l shall have lots and lots of pretty pink things. you know, pink dresses, pink. ."
 Now, now, Miss scannell," we in- terrupted. Don't you think that's going e little too far. Consider our bushes and think of pink as 8 nice color for posies. Pink poSies please pretty peach at promenade, or some- thing"
 So, there you have 1t, folks. The candidates for first honors won't be quoted about matters political. Their bonnets are on the platform but they're too busy to tell why, as it were.
 Attention, Voters!
 You supporters of candidates have something serious to think about, though, because the Contest is now in the final stages. Only compara- lively a short time remains to get in the subscriptions to The Democrat which will mean that your baby can- didate will share in the S200 cash and other fine prizes.
 So, keep them coming and watch The Democrat for special news about the election. It won't be long now before you'll learn what we mean.
 The Standings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
SIGHT ERROR NOT SLIGHT

Springfield, Mass. (UP)--A police ambulance, a radio car and motor- cycle officer sped to the scene of a supposedly serious accident in answer to an emergency call. A passerby had seen a junkman rnak- ing some adjustments on his tow an unused, dilapidated bus-and mistook 1t for a wreck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-20
FATHER, SON SAT
 IN WHITE HOUSE

Boston, Aug. 20-(UP)-Massa- chusetts, only state in the nation to give a father and son to the White House, may reproduce their birthplaces at the New York Worlds fair in 1889.
 The special commission relative to Massachusetts in the worlds fair will consider the proposal, advanced by James E. Burke of Quincy, at a meeting next month. 1t was an-