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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Chemical Company Fire This Morning Doe'

golf club the latter could not un- derstand how any drives should come near his house, but Mir. Dil- lon explained the balls were badly sliced. Aitheuth the golfers were embarrassed because they made poor drives, none said he was sorry about the ball coming close to the house, Mfr. Dillon said.
 Referring to ts-s. streets he seid woman would have Go walk . mile out of her way If Mill street were closed or take Q path that would cause her to run the risk of being hit by . golf ball.
 He added he will soon ask, the board to have the golf club put tees SO the drives would not endanger pedestrians by carrying across the road.
 Samuel Sanford of Spring street told the board that he uses Mill road to lessen his chances of being hit by golf balls. He said on Spring street it is impossible to see the golf ball in . sliced drive e 1t whips out at one suddenly, but there Is more chance of seeing t coming, and thus avoiding it on Mill street, he contends. Only 2b0 feet of rail are needed on Mill street, he said.
 RAps Average Golfer
 Gregory Kurtney of New street de- clared it would be safer to put c rife range up there than to have the golf club located where 1t is ct present. "The average golf player is worse than the average automobile driver" he said and drew Q laugh from the crowd. He added the aver- age player hits the ball and 1t goes in any direction but the one he is aiming at. He asked why the golf links should not be moved and the place made public park and play ground.
 He said if traffic increases Porter avenue will be crowded and Mill street will be needed. Mill street is the shortest way to Miliville from that section, he pointed out, He said he aiwaysthought that Mil street was neglected on purpose to discourage theuserS of the street and to encourage golfers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Women Talk


 Mrs. Ebba Langello, the first of two women to speak, pointed out that she rides to work in Mir. Bar lows auto and reiterated the gtates ment of others that If the street is closed, eventually it will be closed for walking. Would I have to walk to Dradleyviile to get to the Bristol company" she asked. It has been open to the public now for close to . century, she explained. She ex- pressed the opinion the police could quickly stop parking and pic. nics on the Whittemore land and said it would be unwise to close the street.
 Ellen Barlow said she uses the street twice Q day and said she has to walk if she does not ride. If 1t were closed to cars, there would be more likelihood of injury from golf balls, she said, because c person walking is more likely to be hit than one riding. To 90 to Porter avenue would be more than half c mile out of our way. she explained.
 Gustav Kannenberg of Spring street said he uses Mil street oe- casionally and prefers 1t to Porter avenue because he has to come to almost a dead stop when he goes down Spring street to get to Porter avenue as there is c sharp curve there. On Mill street the curves are wide and the view Is good, he stated. He pointed out that al. though his house on Spring street has been hit often by golf balls, he has never complained, but now the golf club members want to close the stret up. he asserted. He pointed out 1t iseasy for people who don't live on the street to demand e street be closed, but if 1t were their own street they would not be 50 willing, he implied
 MT. Sheldon again rose to talk,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Guests Coming

.. 8. Rubber Products, Inc. of Naugatuck will have 260 of It's sales men as guests at the factory next Monday, Tuesray and Wednesday. The party will come by special train on Sunday to New Haven, where they will be quartered during the visit, travelling by bus to the fac- tory.
 The footwear plants of the com- uany reopened this week after q two weeks shutdown for vacations of the 5000 employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

To guard the secrets of the sinsa- pore naval base in Malaya, Q special division of the Straits Settlements police is to ge organized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Little Woodwork In
 Building Makes Job
 Of Bremen Lighter
Sprinkler System in Plant and FactOrys Efficient SO Man Force Quenches Blaze Antonio SOares Fined
 $33.26-C Columbia Rebekah Lodge Installation
NAUGATUCK wm. ,. Baxter Correspondent Phone Naueatuck SSAS

about 10 o'clock and went to sleep in his car. Tn giving out the jail sentence, the judge said i've can't have men taking liberties with wo- men and inducing them to get into their cars under false pretenses." Assistant Prosecuting Atty Thomas Weary had charge of the prosecu- ton, it being the first time he has acted in this capacity since he was re-appointed recently.
 Fire Chiefs Meet
 Interesting demonstration were given at the meeting of the New Haven County Fire Chiefs Emer- gency Plan group held last night at the fire house. About 75 attend cd the affair. A fog nozzle demon- stration was given by the local coEa- pany on Ward street, and sales man for c fire apparatus company gave q demonstration of on inhala- tor in the fire house. The type owned by the local ire department was used.
 The salesman also demonstrated the use of oxygen apparatus and ( head lamp. At the meeting of the society, Attorney Joseph P. Zone of Stamford spoke in favor of the firemen's insurance plan, advocated by the Fairfield County Emergency Plan group.
 He pointed out this state only al- lows a firemen disabled in the line of duty @ c day not including Sum- days. The plan would allow the fireman @ . day including Sundays and holidays. The limit allowed for disabled flremen here Is $3e4 and in New York state disabled firemen get S26 Q week and maximum of $700, he said. Tn this state in case of death in the line of duty 9400 Is al. lowed with an additional Si6o for funeral expense, he said. iie added New York allows 5000 in case of death from injuries received in fire fighting.
 He said his group will again pro. pose this plan at the meeting of Connecticut hremen and urged the New Haven county group support 1t.
 Warden John J. Sheridan and BurgesseS George Fellows, Anthony Tangredi, Joseph Nygren and Joe seph Raytkwich were guests of honor, and spoke after being intro- duced by Chief Milton Calvin.
 Following the business session at which John Pochl of Annex com. pany, New Haven, president of the group. presided. a lunch was served at Linden park. Chief Milton Gall win is a member of the board of directors of the group, and also heads c committee of the plan.
 Install Tonight
 Installation Of Columbian Re. bekah' lodge officers will be held at odd Fellows hall tonight at 6 O. clock with Mrs. Grace Pichard of Waterbury, district deputy president, in charge.
 Wedding Announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

the wedding of Miss Wanda Miller of Johnson street to Ernest Merrow, son of Mir. and Mrs. E. R. Merrow of Skohegan, Name. The wedding took place at Conway, N. H., on July 8 and the couple are on . wed. ding trip to California. They will live either in Denver, Colo, or San Francisco. The bride is the daugh- ter of the late MT, and Mrs, August Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
HAROLD GAY WINS
 NON-SUPPORT NOLLE

Harold Gay, ~, of i4e North Main street was given nolle on . charge of non-support, when arraigned in city court today.
 Harold Everson, a, colored, of New Haven, was given q continu- ance to August 2, when arraigned on a charge of driving while under the influence of liuor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

stating he doesn't think the town has spent much more than S36 on Mil street in the past IS years. The bridge should have been raised three feet when work on 1t was last done several years ago, he said, contend ing money Is being thrown away in other places in town where there is no need of 1t. Thwe is no police pro- tection on the street, he pointed out,
 Says Considerable Spent
 Mir. Whittenore got ( second chance to talk, stating that some of the statements that had been made were SO erroneous as to be funny. He declared at least S4oo was spent un- der his administration In fixing the bridge on Mil street, and 1t was raised several feet then. The cost of oiling is more than $36, he pointed out and the street has been oiled mors than once. The bank was also cut down at one time in recent years, he added.
 He emphasized the fact that he was not representing the golf club and was not sent by them to raise any objections at all IT, regard to the street, he said.
 Warden Sheridan then announced no decision would be reached until the August meeting of the board, The session was well conducted, oil statements given in c pleasant tone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Neck on Property

There are peters and neckers there. many park there, some gb swimming, others have picfics and make O general mess by littering tho premises.
 If the town will give us ade- auate police protection and see the land Is used correctly, we will not have to build Q fence there" Mir Whittemore said. He indicated tha. e change there for the present con- dition is necessary as there Is "un- limited trespaSsineS" there now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Fined In Court

Hhtonio Boafeb, 3S, or bl Soutn Main street was fined e20 and costs of 1e.2e in borough court today on q breach Of peace charge. eoares was first given . 30-day jail sentence but when he pleaded to Judge J. r. Mc- Donough that the sentence would mean loss Of his Job, the case was roopened and the fine imposed.
 Mrs. Mary 6. Getty of Cotton Hollow told the court soares who claimed to be c friend of an ace auaintance Of hers volunteered to take her home, after she missed c bus. Nearing Cotton Hollow, she said he attempted intimaclss when she tried to get out of the car. She fought him of, she told the court. She then got . ride back and hav- ing seen what she said was his license number, she notified Patrol- man Raymond Carlson who said he found eoares ifl his car in front of his rooming house, apparently sham. ming sleep, the policeman stated.
 soares denied taking Mrs. sigetty for . ride or ever seeing her before he was arrested last night. He said he came down from Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Especial to The Democrat)


 Naugatuck, July 2i-Although 6 fire of . digester plant of the Nau- gatuck Chemical company this morning was Q spectacular one, 1t Is not believed there was much dam age. John E. Caskey, general mana ger of the plant, told The Demo- crat today he does not think dam- age will amount to much more then s2oo.
 The fire started about $40 and the local fire department was sum- lnoned at $50. Smoke was shooting from the roof of the digester plant and the blaze appeared forse than lt actually was.
 Although Fire Marshall Michael F. Shea expressed the opinion c spark caused by welding might have caused the blaze, MT. Caskey does not think this correct. He pointed out the welding work was not being done near where the fire started. He said c short circuit or spontane- ous combustion may have caused the fire. The digester building is Q frame and steel structure located in the regeneration division of the plant.
 The local fire company did not have to do much work as the Chem- ical companys efficient fire force consisting of more than 50 men, had laid four lines. The local de- paFtment only laid one additional line.
 There Is little woodwork in the building and as c result the damage was kept down. Spectators viewing the smoke thought the blaze was a big ono but such was not the case. A aprinkler system in the building helped to quench the fire.
 Although the fire department was notified by phone at first, later the company's box i2, was pulled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Party Held

Party Held
 A farewell party was held for Mrs. J. D. Shea of Rubber avenue Monday ct Sheas tavern, Rubber avenue. An enjoyable time was had by those present. Mrs Shea will sail to Europe Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

and and Leonard Chapiro of New York city have returned home after spending the weekend as guests of Mrs. R. A. Bontempo of Hotchkiss street.
 Street Protests Heard
 Favorable action by tho board of warden and burgesses toward Keeping open Mill street in Unioin City today seemed likely, following the public hearing held last night at the borough courtroom, in which 24 appeared to protest closing the street and only one appeared in favor of closing the street.
 Interesting talks were given by q number of residents of Mill street and of nearby streets all in favor of keeping the strete open, while Harris Whittemore, Jr., president of the J. II. Whittemore O., was the only one to speak against keeping it open.
 During the discussion, 1t was de- nied that few used the street, seY- eral claimed repairs to the street would not be very costly, and q number pointed out taht there are hazards from golf balls, driven by users of the Naugatuck golf links on Spring street and other streets as well as on Mill street. It wa even suggested the golf links be re. located and the present links used as . playground and park for the youngsters and people of the town
 However, the determined opposi- ton to closing seemed to indicate that the board will vote against closing the street. The board did not take any action last night. only hearing the various statements, but it was promised that action would bc taken at the regular meeting in August.
 There were 24 present who fav- ored the keeping the street open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Whittemore Talks

Whlttemore Talks
 Mir. Whittemore explained he doesn't feel strongly one way or the other about he matter. He ex- plained the J. IT. Whittemore O., owns land on both sides of Mill street said he believes 1t is the only property owner there with land abutting the street.
 He said he was not representing tho golfers of the Hop Brook Golf club, saying the golfers are not talk ing 0 stand on the matter one way or the other. He later stressed this point after much criticism of the danger of balls from the golfers was expressed.
 MT. Whittemore said Mill street is c hilly roadd, 1t has e number of curves, is rather dangerous and iS not necessary for public travel now that Porter avenue has been ita- proved. He pointed out golfers drive across the street in two places, cre- ating an additional hazard. In winter the condition of the read is dangerous and a strong cable fence is needed there to protect auto driv- CTS, he declared.
 He uses 1t himself occasionally, he said, but is just as glad to 60 around to Porter avenue. He pointed out that there Is considerable abuse oi the Whittemore property there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Briefs

Miss Jane Bontempo of the Peter Paul, Inc, ofilce force, Is spending two weeks at Lake sunapee, N. II.
 Gerald OConnor of Staten Isl. and and Leonard Chapiro of New York city have returned home after spending the weekend as guests of Mrs. R. A. Bontempo of Hotchkiss street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21
Install Tonight

Installation Of Columbian Re. bekah' lodge officers will be held at odd Fellows hall tonight at 6 O. clock with Mrs. Grace Piehard of Waterbury. district deputy president, in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

Wedding Announced Announcement has been made of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-21

Harris Whittemore was the first to talk, Warden John J. Sheridan calling on those who opposed keep- ing the street open.
Evening star., 1937-07-25
Annapolis
Residents
Take Trips
Many Are Vacation
ing-Cooleys Arrive
From Virginia.

4 NNAPOL1S, Md, July "a
" Comdr. T. r. Cooley and his
~ family, who have been at
4 a Montrose, Va, have arrived
here and taken a house on Prince
George street
Capt. and Mrs. Walter D. Sharp and
their son, Willoughby Sharp left Mon
day for a months vacation In the
Adirondacks. They motored to Lake
Clear.
Prof. and Mrs Walter Norris and
their daughter Miss Elizabeth Norris,
left Monday for Ogonquit, Me. where
they will spend the remainder of the
Summer.
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Darlington
johnson left Monday for their Sum-
mer home in Maine. They will remain
there until the last of August.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen B. Howard have
moved to Annapolis from Annapolis
Roads and are occupying an apartment
at No. 5 Maryland avenue Their home
at Annapolis Roads has been taken by
Lieut.. Comdr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Abercrombie
Mrs. Richard Whitall of Waterbury,
near Annapolis. is spending two weeks
with her stepfather, Dr. Frederic J.
Cotton, at his home in Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Whitalls daughter, Miss Sally
Whitall, is visiting relatives in New
Jersey
Mrs William J. McWilliams Joined
her husband at Blue Ridge Summit.
Evening star., 1937-07-25

Pa. for the week end. Mr.. McWilliams
is one the staff at the headquarters of
the 5sth Brigade Of the Maryland State
Militia at Cascade, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Henry viking have
announced the marriage of their
daughter, Carolyn Helen Elizabeth, to
Mr.. Earl w. Buddemeir, which will
take place tomorrow at their home at
1glehart, this county Miss Viking is
a graduate of the Annapolis High
School in the class of 1898, and of
Strayer, Bryant and Stratton Business
College of Baltimore in 1884. The
bridegroom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Buddemeier of Anneslie, Balti-
more. The matron of honor will be
Miss Vikings cousin, Mrs. Lillian M.
Mclaughlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. MacCormack of
Paris Island, S. c., are visiting Mrs
MacCormack's brother-in-law and sis
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. William F. McWil-
liams of Green street. Mr.. James r.
McWilliams of Long Island, N. Y, and
cousin, Miss Elizabeth Ryan Of Chi
cago are visiting the parents OF Mr.
McWillianls, Mr.. and Mrs. William F..
McWilliams.
Mrs. Frank N Basil entertained at
her home, 43 Murray avenue, Thurs
day afternoon at surprise shower
in honor OF her niece, Miss Dorothy
Lyons, whose marriage to Prof. Ernest
A. Hawkins of the Naval Academy
Department of Mathematics will take
place In the late Autumn
Mrs. J. P. Compton and her three
daughters are visiting her mother,
Mrs. E. B. Calvert, in her apartment
at Florence Court, Washington. Mrs.
Compton is the wife of Comdr. Comp
ton, U. S. NJ, who was recently as
signed to duty at the Naval Academy.
Mrs. Compton will join him here as
soon as their quarters are ready.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Glenn of
Rockville Center. N. Y, have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Winifred Francis, to Ensign
John Robert Middleton, jr., son of
Mr. and Mrs. John r. Middleton of
Sebastian, Fla. The wedding will take
place August at St Georges Church,
Evening star., 1937-07-25

Arsenal. EdgeWood Md, and her
three children William Price, Roger
Roderlck and Sally Roderick, spent
Friday with Lieut.. and Mrs. Wilhelm
P. johnson Of this post.
Lieut.. Julian B. Lindsey. who has
recently been on duty With the 18th
Infantry, Tientsin, China, arrived at
Fort Meade Monday, July 49, for duty
with the 34th Infantry and was grant,
cd a months leave Lieut. Francis
DeisCher. who has Just finished his
course al the Infantry School. Fort
Bennlng. Ga. also arrived Monday for
duty with the Quartermaster Corps
and vas also granted leave.
Lieut.. and Mrs Karl w. SchWerine
Of this garrison have as their guests
Mrs. SChWering's sisters. Miss Audrey
Shupp and Miss June Shupp. who will
Evening star., 1937-07-25

Hampstead, Long Island. Miss Glenn
attended Lasell Seminary, Auburn
dale, Mass, and the American Acad-
emy of Dramatic Art. Ensign Middle
ton, graduate of the United States
Naval Academy, is stationed on the
U. S. S. Roper, now at Newport.
Mrs. Ernest Martin Of New York
is visiting her son and daughter-in-
law, Lieut.. and Mrs William A. P.
Martin, at their new home here.
Comdr. Oliver o. Kessing left
Thursday for a weeks trip to Indiana
to join his family at Edinburg. Later,
Comdr. Kessing, who recently reported
Tor duty here, and his family will
return to occupy the quarters at so
Rodgers road, vacated by Comdr. and
Mrs. j. c. Thorn.
Mrs. William J. King, widow Of
Prof William J. King, of the Naval
Academy Department of Mathematics,
has issued invitations for the mar
riage Of her daughter, Mary Elizabeth,
to Lieut.. 81. g. James r. Ogden,
U. S. N, Thursday, July 20, at
o'clock in Calvary Methodist Episco-
pal Church. A reception for the bridal
party, the immediate family, and out
of-town guests will be held at the
home Of the brides mother, 232 Prince
George street, Immediately after the
wedding. Lieut.. Ogden Is on duty on
the U. S. S. Northampton and with
his bride will motor to Long Beach,
Calf, where he will be stationed.
Capt. and Mrs. Oscar Smith have
returned to their home on Porter road,
after spending 10 days as the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Pinner at
their cottage at Virginia Beach, Va.
Miss Polly Ferguson, daughter Of
Mrs. James Ferguson, returned the
first Of the week after visit to Nor
folk. Va. where she was the guest
OF her brother and sister, in law, En-
sign and Mrs. James Ferguson
Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Noble, who have been the guests of
Mrs. Mobiles mother, Mrs. Thomas
Inglehart, at her home on Maryland
avenue, left this week for Washington,
where Lieut.. Comdr. Noble will be
on duty
Mrs Hamilton, wife of Lieut.. w.
Evening star., 1937-07-25

v. Hamilton, who is on duty on the
U. S. S. Claxton, and daughter, Miss
Anne Hamilton, are spending a month
at the home of Miss Sue Munford
240 Prince George street.
Mrs. George B. Keester and her
daughter. Miss Mary Ellen keester,
have been spending a few days as the
guests of Mrs. Tilghman Pitts, at her
home at Loeb Raven, near Baltimore.
Evening star., 1937-07-25
News of Residents
In LaytOnsyillc

Miss Kathryn Griffith and Miss
Isabel Griffith are at the home Of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeffrey
Griffith, for week before returning
TO Baltimore. The Misses Griffith,
with Miss Long of Catonsville and
Miss Ann Griffith Of Baltimore, spent
the last two weeks on a motor trip
through the New England States
and Quebec
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Armstrong,
Evening star., 1937-07-25

who have been with Mr. and Mrs 7,
b. Armstrong for several months,
nave purchased home in Olney from
Mr' and Mrs. GLAND Harvey and ex-
pect to move there in the early Fall.
MIS- Edward A. Lambert of Olympia,
WASH, arrived Thursday to spend
several weeks visiting her sister. Mrs,
Mo"att Windham, and other mem
ptiS Oh the Barber family in Mont
eoHery County. Thursday, Mr.. and
MRS. Roy Barber entertained Mr. and
MRS. Mo~att Windham and their
!afnlly' Mrs. Sue 'Windham, Mrs.
Lambert and Mr.. Windsor Barber
at dinner.