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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
30,Q00 OWNERS
 TO FILE LISTS
Must Appear Before As- sessOrs to Register
 Property

Approximately thirty thousand owners of real and personal prop erty in the city of Waterbury will be obliged to go to the city hall next month and sign their lists. The board of assessors is now nearing the end of the task of sending out notices to persons whose assess ments have been changed. Under the law all owners of real and per- sonal property must sign the lists in June of every year.
 John H. Crary, secretary of the board, said that the full board will be on duty daily throughout all of next month to witness the sigma lures and expressed the hope that the property owners would get in early so as to avoid the last-minute rush.
 According to the lists, there are 11,787 dwelling houses in Waterbury, and 15,389 automobiles. There were only 13,801 automobiles in the city last year, a comparison of the 1886 and 1887 figures shows. In addition, also appearing on the lists to be sgined are 9,465 acres of undevel- oped land, 24,883 building lots and l66 buildings used for manufactur- ing purposes.
 In all, it is estimated there are slightly 30,000 lists on the records of the, assessors office. Included ip the lists are accounts calling for taxes on $7O,590 worth of jewelry. Further perusal of the records shows that there are 5,629 barns included in the tax lists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
CHELSEA, MASS,
 HAS TWO BLAZES
Recall Disastrous Fire of l9O8-Wooden Struc-
 lures Destroyed

Chelsea, Mass, May 8-(UP)- Simultaneous twin alarm fires both near the scene of the $17, ,O0O. .000 Chelsea fire of 1908-today swept two wooden buildings. causing $3O,- 900 total damage.
 They brought together for the first times in Chelsea since 1908 two veterans of that confiagration. Chiefs David Hudson of Chelsea and Warren Belcher of Winthrop.
 Starting within a half hour of each other, one fire swept the two- story structure housing the Boston Chair company, owned by Richard Levine of Brookline, and the River ton club, owned by Albert Abrams.
 This blaze followed lacquer ex- plosion in rear shed. Several other blasts wrecked the larger building during four-hour battle.
 A dozen families in the crowded tenement district were driven out by smoke and an adjacent two-fam- ily house was scorched.
 Reused by his barking dogs, At torney Charles Albert called fire men to the other fire, ~only half- mile from the first. The second fire swept the three-story structure of the New England Bag and Bur- lap company, operated by Sam Greenberg, and Max simon Fine, all of Chelsea. Aid was called from Revere, Everett and WinthUop for both fires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Revised List
 Of Dead In Crash Issued

Lakehurst, N. J., May 8-(UP)- Following is a list of the dead in the Hindenburg disaster:
 PASSENGERS
 finders, Rudolf. of Dresden, Ger many; Douglas. Edward, New York i; Doehner, Irene, IA, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Hermann Doehner of Mexico City; D. F. Doehner was missing; Mrs. Doehner and two sons survived; Errmann, Fritz, of Halle, Germany; Knoecher, Erich. Zeun- enOrda, Germany; six unidentified bodies.
 MISSING PASSENGERS
 Feibusch, Morris; PanneS, John, of PlandOme, N. Y.; Pannes, Emma, his wife; Brinck, Birger, newspa- perman from Stockholm, Sweden; Doehner. Herman, of Mexico City; Reichhold, Otto, of Vienna.
 CREW DEAD
 Lehmann, Captain Ernst, former commander of Hindenburg; Balm holzer, Walter, died in hospital; Bernhard, Alfred, died in hospital; Diallis, Rudy; Dimmler, Wilhelm; Eichelmann, Franz; Felber, Ludwig, died in hospital; HOlderied, AlberI; Huechel, Ernst; Imhv0ff, Frauu, stewardess; KnOrr, Ludwig; Flakus, Fritz; MoSer, Robert; Mueller, Richard; Reisacher. Alois; Scheff. Willy; Schlepp. Ernst; Schreib- meuller, Joseph; Schulzc, Max; Speck, William; Spehl, Erich; StOeckle, Alfred.
 MEMBER OF GROUND CREW
 Hageman, Allen, died in hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
RELIEF MAY co MOVIE ACTORS BACK TO STATES READY TO STRIKE
5000 Will Walk Out Suf1- day Night Unless De-
 fmands Are Met
BY ALAN McELWAIN.

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hollywood, May g. (UP) = The secretary of the Screen Actors Guild announced today that $500 actors would call 8 strike Sunday night and close every studio in Hollywood unless demands for union recognition and better pay for minor players were granted at once.
 The stars have been casting ballots for two days at secret meet ings in the homes of James Cagney, Frederic March, Chester Morris and others.
 Aubrey Blair, Guild secretary. said only 25 more votes were needed to authorize the strike. He said the vote was running 99 per cent in favor of the strike, and the 25 ballots would be cast today.
 The Guild claims $500 actor members, including 1,200 seniors who earn more than $250 8 week. These seniors are the only ones en- titled to vote. The Guilds constitu- ton requires 75 per cent vote to authorize a strike.
 The Guild holds its annual meeting Sunday night. Blair said an already strike resolu- ton would be presented then.
 He warned that mot a studio will open Monday" unless producers comply with the demands.
 The actors are crusading for better pay for the extras and bit players. The latter are paid as low as $3.20 day.
 The Guild demands a minimum
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
CIGAR MAKERS TO
 DISCUSS WAGES
Conference of Union Em= ployes, Manufacturers
 Called for Monday
Copyright 1887, NEA Service, Incl
Copyright 1897, NEA Service, Inco

Rumors of strike among the cigar makers of the city, namely those affiliated with the Interna- tional Cigar Makers Union, were heard today when it was learned by the Democrat that the employees and manufacturers will meet for conference to take place on Monday night at the James J. Hennessey company on West Main street. Five local companies will be included in the negotiations.
 It is claimed by the makers of cigars in this, city that other tradesmen occupied in this capacity in Hartford and New Haven have had wage increases ranging from 10 to IS percent. It is further claimed in the negotiations that there is a plan in progress to in- crease the price of the cheaper grades of cigars which now sell for 5 cents to the scale of two for Is cents.
 Members of the union employed ill this city state that they plan to effect compromise whereby they will accept wage increases in pro- portion to those already given in both Hartford and New Haven, in the event there is no advancement made in the retail and sale price of the product. In the event of an increase where the present five-cent product would be disposed of at two for Is cents, the makers will present demand for a wage in- crease of B percent.
 Local companies involved in pres ent negotiations include the James J. Hennessey company, the Silver dale cigar factory, the Mrs. M. J. Moss company, Morgan Brothers, and the shop operated by Abraham Cronk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
CROSS ANNOUNCES
 MANY APPOINTEES

Hartford, Conn, May S.-UP.- Gov. Wilbur L. Cross today had announced reappointment of II members of boards of state institu- tions. They were:
 George c. Clark, Plymouth, Con- necticut state farm for women: John H. Goss, Waterbury, state hoard of mediation and arbitration; Charles G. Morris, Newtown. Ashbel w. Mitchell, Woodbury, Roger s. Baldwin, Greenwich, and Clement C.. Fry. Fairfield. state hospital.
 William M. Wilcox. Middletown, Mrs. Laura Hadley Moseley, Meri- den. Barclay Robinson, Avon. Long Lane farm; Mrs. Mary J. Dickinson, stonington, Alton T. Minor. New London, Mystic oral school for the deaf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
GOV. CROSS MAY N A ME JUDGES
Recess Appointments Ap- pear as Judgeship
 Deals Seem Off

Although anticipated all along, the much expected and predicted judgeship deal of the 1897 session of the general assembly will, possi- ply, fail to take place. Very good in- formation obtained in the Senate and in the House; from substantial leaders tends to indicate that the democratic Senate will refuse to work with the republican House and thus throw the picking of the judg- es and the county commissioners into the lap of Governor Wilbur L. Cross.
 As a result many judges of minor courts throughout Connecticut are uneasy. Waterbury's bench members are not to be excluded from the uneasy seat. Judge John F. McGrath has been in Hartford often this past week and Judge Ed ward Mascolo is also keeping a watchful eye on the judgeship sit- uation.
 Should Governor Cross get con- trol of the authority to appoint the mino: court judges there would be wholesale changes throughout the entire state. Waterbury might be included in the shake-up. The jost- ling around here would also, poss;- bly,, involve the clerk, assistant clerk, the probation officers, and so forth.
 Democratic and republican mem- bers of the Legislature are now practically in a tied-up position. Originally it was believed that sey- eral democrats in the Senate would tie up with the nine. g. o. p. mem bers of the upper branch. of the Legislature and thus bring about a repetition of the judgeship deal ot two and four years ago which saved the bench positions for a majority of the republican office-holders in Connecticut. However, Governor
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08

to honor their mothers. For one day of the year, at least, mothers will be in the center of the picture and will receive the affection that usually they lavish.
 In several of the city's Catholic churches, members of parish soci- eties will go to Holy Communion in a body. Communion breakfasts will be held after mass by some of these societies, with mothers as guests of honor.
 Florists today reported heavy ad- vance sales of flowers and plants, and stocks were being rapidly de- pleted. A veritable rush of custom CTS was expected by florists this af- ternoon and tonight. Stores dealing in candy said this moring that sales had been extremely heavy. Letter carriers today delivered hundreds of Mothers Day cards, while scores of telegrams will be delivered to motl1- CTS tomorrow.
 St. Margaret's Church
 More than 300 members of the Holy Name Society of St. Margaret's church will attend Holy Communion in a body tomorrow morning at the 8 o'clock mass and afterwards ad-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Coroner's Finding, Issued Today, Holds Him Not
 Criminally Responsible
ACCIDENT OCCURRED
 ON SHERRY STREET
Finding Says Youngster Ran Out Into Road in
 Front of Shea'S Auto

Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth today exonerated William F. Shea, of 86 Wash ington street, of criminal re- sponsibility for the death of Vincent Colangelo, 12, of injuries suffered when struck by Shea's car on Sperry street March 31. In a finding filed in superior court, the deputy coroner says that the boy ran into the street without look ing in the direction from which Shea's car was coming.
 The boy was badly injured, and he lived for only few hours after he was struck. He died at Waterbury hospital.
 Witnesses questioned at the in quest included Shea, Edward Ono- freo of IT Gilbert street, George
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Looms as Solution to Fed= eral Governments
 Budget Problems
By RUSSELL TURNER

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Washington, May 8-(UP)-Strong sentiment developed in the senate today to return administration of relief to states and local communi- ties in an effor to balance the fed- eral budget.
 Leaders of the movement were two conservative democrats, Sen. Josiah w. Bailey of North Carolina and Sen. William H. King of Utah. Other southern and conservative northern democratic senators ad- mittedly were favorable toward the plan but still were studying" it.
 Bailey and King-both outspoken critics of some administration poli- cies-loudly championed the "back to the states movement, however. King introduced bill providing for administration of relief solely by states, with federal contributions.
 "The relief problem properly be- longs to the states" Bailey asserted. He proposed that administration of relief be given entirely to state and local authorities, with federal finan- cial contributions tapered of each year until the local governments eventually would bear the full bur- den.
 "That,s the only way we'll make substantial inroads into our huge expenditures for relief" he said. "It will eliminate untold graft and cor ruption because when state and To- cal governments are spending their own money instead of the federal governments they're going to keep a much more watchfufl eye over how that money is spent"
 Whether the plan would be en- acted into law was viewed as doubt full. The administration is opposed to relinquishing administration of relief funds. Relief officials argue that absolute control of the funds
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
ElISS
 OCEAN FLIGHT
Mail Intended for Hinden= burg Proves Problem;
 May Go on Liner

Approximately one hundred let ters that cleared through the Wa terbury poStoffice and went to New York to be put aboard the linden burg on its return trip to Germany are now in the metropolis awaiting the decision of postal authorities as to what to do with them Charles H. Platt, local superinten- dent of mails, stated this morning that the letters were dispatched from Waterbury to New York and that the disposition of the problem rests with the authorities at the re- ceiving end.
 The mail must be kept moving, Superintendent Platt pointed out, therefore he expressed the opinion that the letters from here and else where scheduled to go to Germany on the return trip of the destroyed dirigible would be placed aboard a fast ship and thus transported across the ocean to Europe.
 There is no auxiliary trans-Atlan- tic air service, therefore with the Hindenburg out for good, the gov- ernment has only one recourse and that is the steamship lines.
 Other cities in Connecticut also sent much mail to New York to be placed aboard the ruined dirigible. Hartford had approximately 300 let ters to be put aboard and New Ha- ven had about 300.
 Had the dirigible blown up and burned only a little later, the pas sengers and crew might have es- capped injury. On the other hand the mail would have been aboard the airship, possibly, and subse- quently destroyed in the flames that swept the huge queen of the skies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
DEAN OF BARRIERS
 ON JOB AT 9S

Burlington, vt, May 8-UP)-- The dean of Americas barbers, Abial Benjamin Anthony, was on the job as usual today as he marked his 98th birthday anniversary.
 Much better than last year. thanks. said this small-gray-haired man when asked how he felt.
 Anthony works from eight to nine hours daily in his one-chair shop where, during 30 years, he has bar bered such notables as President Grover Cleveland and F. T. Bar mum. Recently he cut the hair of the great-grandson of one of his earliest customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
WATERBURY TRUSTY
 FLEES COUNTY JAIL

New Haven, Conn.,, May 8-(UP) A wide search was under way to- day for Herman Watt, 38, Water bury, trusty at New Haven county jail, who drove away from the in- stitutipn last night in a car owned by 8 guard.
 The automobile was found short distance away from the jail, but there was no sight of the prisoner. Authorities said he was serving a sentence for drunkenness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
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STOLE HIS SHOES

Lynn, Mass, May 8 8- UP) = Stocking footed George Fabrizio of Beverly appeared at police station and reported that his shoes had been stolen while he waited for a bus. His feet hurt. he explained, so he removed the shoes and then dozed in the waiting room. When he woke the shoes were gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
FIRE IS PRoBED

unionville, Conn, May 8-(UP0 An inyestigation started today into cause of a $15.00O fire which destroyed the Schultz Woodworking Company, factory here late last nieht. The flames spread so quickly fire apparatus from Plainville, Farinington and Unionville was useless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
SEEK IDENTITY

Clinton, Conn, May 8-(UPO- Police today sought to identify by the body of a man who was killed late last night by car driven by Dwight F. Knox, 29, New London Knox was released pending cor oner's investiKation today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
h|NDENBURc DEATH TOLL HITS 35
Mothers FittinglyObs
All Waterbury to Pay Homage to Mothers, Living and Dead-1Oly Name Societies of Catholic Churches
 Plan Communion Breakfasts; Many Speakers

Mothers Day, sweetest holiday of the year, will find Waterburians of every age and both paying tribute to their mothers living dead Living mothers will be remembered with cards elegrams flowers candy other gifts; mothers who have passed away will be remembered in prayers
 The day will bring of family reunions in the city families whose members separated join again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
BOWL GUEssERS PERFECT

OOVA 0OE00AaAsO NASA N
 Boston (UP) At a sportsmen's show here, spectators were invited to guess how many 1ishhooks glass bowl contained. Blythe Moynihan and Buel Dean guessed 4,783-the exact number.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
The Wsnther

Cloudy Today; Sunday
 Fair. Warmer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08

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Carbon County news., 1937-07-02
Are You a 1909 American?
By ELMO SCOTT WATSON

HIS is the time of year when most of us are likely to
glory in our Americanisna.
June IA Flag Day, is just past and stold indeed
is the citizen who didn't find few patriotic thrills
chasing up and down his spine at the sight of the
''Star Spangled Banner" displayed everywhere.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-02
|0FlNTERE5TT0
| THE HOUSEWIFE

Picking Raspberries. - Red
raspberries will keep better if
picked early in the morning.
Keeping Peeled Apples.-Peeled
apples can be kept white until
used by keeping them immersed
in water to which a little salt has
been added.
Fire PreventiOn.-To avoid fires
keep all cleaning cloths that have
been treated with oil in a covered
metal container.
Preserving BrOOm.-Soaking a
broom in boiling salt water every
two weeks will help preserve it.
Cheese MOlds.-Pour 1h cup
fuls milk over 2 cupfuls soft
breadcrumbs; add g. we1l-beaten
eggs, / heaped cupful grated
cheese, teaspoonful salt, pepper
to taste, and tablespoonful melt
ed butter. Pour into buttered
molds and bake from 20 to 80
minutes in a moderate oven.
Apple and Rhubarb' JeIIy.-Cut
apples into quarters. To every
pound of apples add one cup of
rhubarb juice. Simmer until the
apples are soft. Strain through
a jelly bag without pressure. To
each pint of. juice add one pound
of sugar. Boil slowly, removing
all scum until the juice will jell.
Pour into turnblers and seal with
paraffin.
WNU Service.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-02

centuries and Immediately began
helping themselves to the lands
of the natives" -
Not only that, but the earliest
immigrants" tackled a name on
to these natives" which wasn't
true at all. Christopher Column
bus, the italian, believing that he
had sailed far enough west to
reach the islands near the Asiatic
country of India, called the cop
per-skinned inhabitants of those
islands Indians Those who
followed him, even though they
knew that he was mistaken,
didn't do anything about correct
ing this error in nomenclature.
So Indians" they have been to
this day. 49, ,' .*.
Moreover, when you call your
self an American just remem-
ber that you're doing it because
back in 1907 a German geograph-
er named Martin Waldseemuller
suggested that the eWly-discov-
cred continent be called Amer
ica' for Americus Vespucci, an
Italian explorer.
But giving you that name.
hasn't been the only contribution
Of other lands and other peoples
to your everyday life in this
Hland of the free and home of the
brave" Let's examine a typical
day in your life and see how wei
this 100 per cent American
characterization applies. r..
You're awakened in the morn
ing by a clock, which was in
Carbon County news., 1937-07-02

~~4AN
Your-Own. No matter whether
she's three or thirty, a June bride
or a proud mama, Carrie will
find what she needs for summer
comfort here.
Left to Right.
The young frock with the in
teresting middle and sporty in
verted pleat is one that's going
in for extra credit at summer
school. It has that advanced chic
which readily distinguishes co-eds'
clothes. If you're campus bound
Cor just bound for an ordinary
vacation) be sure to have a couple
of versions of this fashion first
Carbon County news., 1937-07-02

with you. Then you'll be set for
that heavy summer schedule.
Second to none in the summer
is this princess dress. AS fit for
golf as it is for dancing, you can
see at a glance that this is the
one dress you can't be even half
way happy without. Fresh in
spirit, dainty in detail and be-
coming to all figures this simple
to-sew frock will introduce count
less women to new chic this sea-
son. Come on, Milady, shake
hands with Chic.
Tots Tidbit.
Only when we're very young
are we privileged to wear dresses
as cute as this one. The most
unaccustomed seamstress can
make it with it's half dozen pieces;
the merest remnant will suffice
for material. There is more than
ordinary intrigue packed in the
diminutive skirt that shows a
couple of darling dimpled knees
81 4LSS1OAS1J sui Id411lCOs OSE III
as a cool, cool top with panties
as the ideal hot weather attire, or
slip it on as an apron-either way
it will be a fine little companion
for mothers pet this summer.
The Patterns.
Pattern 1853 is designed in
sizes IL to 20 go to 38 bust).
Size IA requires 31s yards of 80
inch material plus AZ yards for
braid trimming as pictured.
Pattern 1928 is designed in sizes
IA to 20 (32 to 46 bust). Size
16 requires 5B yards of 80 inch
material for the short length.
Beach length requires 7A yards
of 80 inch material.
Pattern 1914 is designed for
sizes 6 months, l, 2, and 3 years.
Size year requires 15s yards Of
36 inch material. The pockets,
cuffs and facings for collar in
contrasting material require "a
yard of 27 inch material.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, Room 1920,
211 w. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Ill.
Price of patterns, Is cents Tin
coins) each.
@ Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.
Carbon County news., 1937-07-02

the piece. 1t isn't
frankly, nearly so good a picture
as Claudette Colbert's grand COM
edy IT Met Him in Paris"-but
until that superb bit Of entertain"
ment comes your way, ''Woman
Chases Man" will keep you amused.
-
ODDS AND ENDS-Grace Moore
postponed starting her next picture
for tsOo weeks so that her leading
man, MelUyn Douglas, could go to the
SaIzburg Festival, sUhere his sUife is
going to sing AHn Sothern'S Sis
ter. Bonnie Lake, has sold song that
she composed to Buddy EbSen +.
That loud studio laugh you hear in.
termittently through Walter WiucheIEs
Sunday night broadcast is ". c.
FIELDS, his faVOrite VisitOr. Walter
dra,Os an audience that is an GIt-Star
cast . Hazel Glenn IUto sings nurS.
ery songs on the DR.. DGfOe broadcast
has a fan letter that she WOuIdn't ex.
change for q diamond bracelet. The
rood doctor 1wote her that the quintS
had listened to one Of their brOadcGstS
and expressed delight OUer the lady
mho sang The makeup experts are
bullying StokOsUski n010. after all his
many years as an orchestra conductor,
,UqUing his tOusIed name, he has been
ordered to grease his hair because
Otherwise it doesn't look dignifed >.
Deanna Durbin tried to console him
by telling him il made him look like
n Hrveniie Since CaroIe Lombard
is not available, Fred AStaire is it0tO
irving to get Loretta Young to play
oDDosite him in his next picture.
q Western Newspaper Union.