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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12

Cambridge, Mass. - tUP) - A 50,O00-pound vulcanizing kettle - believed the largest in, the world- is used by the Simplex Wire. and Cable Company. The huge kett.e Is used to vulcanize electrical cablss'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12
SENATOR CULHANE
 WAS DEFEATED
Continued from Page D
Charter Changes

The senate today in concurrence with earlier house action passed three bills affecting the charter of the city of Waterbury. One allows the city to remove from its books all reference to the first and second taxation districts, as there is but one district in the city at present. Sim liar action is to be taken with re- gard to the Center school district which no longer exists. The city is also given leeway in retiring tenn porary loans by setting back retire. ment day from December l to De- Cember p,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12
Gets Favorable Report

The Senate today received fav- orable report on substitute bill for one introduced by Senator George T. Cuhane of Waterbury by which it would be required before the assets of property of closed bank could be sold 75 per cent of the depositors must assent. The substitute states that depositors representing 75 per cent of the de- posits must give their assent to such sales. The substitute bill was tabled for the calendar.
 rF -..et -!
 Rep. John D. Thoms of Water bury, House Majority Leader, will be the guest of honor of the demo- cratic members of the House at a testimonial banquet tonight at Old Castle Inn, Avon. Mrs. ThomS will also be the guest of the legislators. Among those from Waterbury plan- ming to attend are Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney and Attorney Edward J. Mcdonald of the Corporation Cotln- sells office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12
Additional Reports

The House today passed bill re- garding county commissioners. Now by law they are required to file an- nual reports with the superior court. Under the new law duplicate must be filed with the State Tax Com missioner. The commissioners would also be required to file with the State Welfare Commissioner as of September preceding the filing of the report, a report showing the number of prisoners ill the county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12

The house tomorrow will take ac- ton on a bill of much importance to the city of Waterbury. It is the measure which increases the num- Der of members of the < board of finance from nine to II. There would still be three ex-ohicio mem- bers of the board, namely the mayor controller and president of the board of aldermen.
 The bill further stipulates that one of the new appointive members be a minority member of the board of alderman.
 Favorable action would mean that Waterbury's board of finance would be the largest appointive board in the city government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12
LaWlOr Named

Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Wa terbury was today nomed 8 member of the committee to arrange for the annual banquet of the state sen- at. Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hayes an- nounced the makeup of the com mittee, which includes also Sena- tors Joseph P. Cooney of Hartford Raymond J. Devlin of New Haven Charles Rumpff of ,Darien, E. Gay nor Brennan of Stamford. The date and place are to be selected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-12
Bill Passed

The Senate today passed a bill whereby the judges of the superior court and common pleas courts would be allowed to fix the salaries of all court messengers. They are now determined by the State Board of Finance and Control. In Water bury this would affect Joseph Con- nor in the superior court and George Wiley in the common pleas.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
amateur Phot0grubhy
CONTEST Launched For
P1CtnYeS About State

Raleigh, Sept. S.-A statewide .,,a
'eur photography contest DESIGNED ~
obtain pictures of North SSan - ~
places and things has been laun 60
today by the ADVERTISING ooor,;t+ io,'e Se
the Department of Conserv.tio, ~ "
Development oii0
Inc committee invited amateurs of
Nortn Carolina to send their best pic-
lures together with negatives. to the
department. at Raleigh, by October
Frlzes totaling almost $500 will be
awarded in six classifications
Inc pictures will be used bv tho
advertising committee in newsna nov
ana magazine advertisements. and IN
Panphlets and booklets which are 10
De published within the next faw
months. -"
PICTURES of the many attractive and
interesting things North Carolina has
are sought in the contest. Camera
fans who already have good pictures
may send them in, the department
SAID. rams on their way to beach,
mountain, farm or historical shrines
shoulo keep their eyes open for in
terestlng Photographic material.
complete rules are given below.
only amateur photographers NAV
enter.
Pictures must te taken in North
Carolina and entered by October /.
1887.
Entries may be made under any, or
all, of the six divisions listed and each
entry may qualify for one of the State
prizes.
Each print must be accompanied
by the negative from which it was
made, and both print and negative
become the property of the depart
.nent.
Each print must be on smooth
glossy stock and may be either con-
tact or enlargement. Maximum size
3x10.
Each picture must have pasted (not
clipped to it a piece of paper upon
which is written the contestants
name and address, the location where
picture was taken, and date taken,
and the classification under which the
picture is entered.
Contestants may enter as many
subjects as desired; no contestant
however, may win more than one
prize.
Fishing First prize $40; second
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
SPRINKLE OIL CO.
INDEPENDENT FIRM
r. F. Sprinkle Owner and
Operator of Gas-Oil Dis
tributing Firm

Offering seaport to consumer serv-
ice, Sprinkle Oil Company, of which
Reginald F. Sprinkle is proprietor,
has served this territory for many
years with quality gas and oils that
have stood all kinds of tests by local
motorists.
In addition to it's Garrett street SER
vice station, located at Spring and
Garrett streets, the Sprinkle company
has numerous outlets throughout this
section, serving motor fuel at saw
ing 10 motorists
Mr.. Sprinkle is an experienced oil
man. He established his business as
a young man, and has expanded it
through the years.
Main. Street Service Station, his
principal outlet in Henderson, offers
every service to the motorist.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08

ment by highway users in gasoline
taxes, registration fees, motor carrier
taxes and toll from state operated
bridges and ferries
These amounted to 1868, 886,OOO.
Federal funds provided $346, 281 900
and other income included $106, 235 900
from sales of bonds and notes: $14,-
TAI 900 received from general funds of
states or similar sources and $14 ,447,7
900 from counties and other local
sources.
The expenditures included $607 ,284,
600 for construction and $219 POP 900
for maintenance. State police, inter
est on highway debt and costs of
equipment and administration boosted
the total for state-administered high
ways to $947 ,085, 900. Bond retirement
during 1886 took $40 Iii 900 and $104,-
$4,000 was transferred for use on To-
cal and park roads or non-highway
purposes.
Pennsylvania topped all states by
spending more than $8O,OOO,OOO on
highways last year. Six other states
spent $4O,OOO,O0O or more including
New York, California, Texas, Illinois,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
HESTER MOTORS HAS
MACHINE SHOP, TOO
Electric and Acetylene Welding Done;
Repairs To Anything;
Machine Work

Hester garage, machine shop, To-
Gated on Garnett street near the fire
station, offers to the motoring public
complete garage service for any make
of automobile.
This garage is owned and operated
by r. M. Hester, long a familiar gar
age figure in Henderson.
Mr.. Hester also has installed the
most modern, electric and acetylene
welding equipment, and is prepared to
do any type of such work.
A complete machine work depart
ment is also found here, where shafts
for mills are Strengthened, fittings
made, and parts rebuilt by modern
methods.
This well known garage also re-
builds wrecked cars, and Strengthens
bodies and Tenders.
mo job too large, no job too small"
is their motto.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
i[}7[R'S GROCERY
'DP-TO-DATE STORE
|. ! Headquarters for
ip T,uv Families of Hen
derson for Years

.rv wears Wester's Grocery,
FOL il' arner Of South Garnett and
Ii ne troets. has been headquarters
srie for many Henderson house
p, .,or.. is owned by w. H. Wes-
lag long active in the grocery
H. Jl@ henderson. With the excep-
sd !" ,.ear or two, he has owned
1a o. , . this establishment over
I'D u aoriod and during that time
! 0l7 It reputation for quality
b 0' alwavs fresh and with stocks
jNi' 20 and a large variety from
aaP',' make selections. Mrs. Wester
1''n bor husband in the conduct of
::sS .;noss and adds much to the
d = rendered customers.
a rIIbone orders receive prompt
i'F from the owners and a
'''' g canable and courteous clerks
Wy : ..;stants. Besides the large line
a. ~. and fancy groceries, includ-
D' r. host known brands of foods,
: -. =. market is operated, where the
a'@ .,ts and choicest selections of
4 and western meats is carried
, a, to the store on two streets
r 'nla marking space for the house
!. a-, ,.bo prefers to do her daily shop
u y nerson. and to make her own
7, ..;rrs of food for the family table.
w. Wester also operates a live
:, - stable on Wyche street, where
' s,,.s and sells horses and mules
+, cows He is experienced in this
u, u - well as groceries, and supplies
- = farmers with work animals for
.r farms.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
HUGE SUMS SPENT
ON ROADS OF u. 5.
Over Billion Dollars In
Taxes Poured Out; N. C.
Among Heaviest

Washington, Sept. 8 (AP)-State
highway departments received and
expended more than billion dollars
in the last year, the bureau of pub
lie roads reported today.
Reports to the federal agency list
ed revenue of $1,145, 59O,OOO for 1896
and expenditures of $1,131 ISL 900. Of
:icials here said these totals were only
a few million dollars short of the all
time records in 1882.
Biggest sources of income was pay
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
Health Director Cites Sta
tistics AS To Activities
(Continued .froco Page One.)

department, as a means of protection
to property and life. The fireman's
duty is to- prevent fires as well as
put them out. A law officer should
endeavor to prevent, not just punish,
crime. So the health officer and his
staff of workers are specialist in pre-
ventive medicine, leaving the treat
ment of the sick to the practitioner
of medicine.
The usual county health department
is a combination of a modern health
department and the county doctor
Not many counties are able to allot
sufficient amount of money to have
both a health officer and county
physician. fhe richer counties and
larger cities have both a health Of
ficer and physician. The county ply
stefan is on the payroll sometimes as
assistant county health officer. The
Vance county health officer is, there
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08

go.
Hunting-First prize $40; second
$40.
Recreation-(Othe than fishing
and hunting) First prize $40; second
$40
lndustry-First prize $40; second
500.
Scenic-Qncluding historical pic
tures) First prize $40; second 500.
Agriculture-Fir prize $40; second
$50.
Grand Prize of $1OO for best pic
ture of entire contest
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08

subtracting 81 from the 161 additions.
The percent of colored population re-
gistered was rs. The percent of the
total population of the county, white
and colored, registered at the two
libraries was 1872.
The total circulation for both lib
raries during the year was 69,012
volumes. Of this number, 57,523 were
at the Perry library, representing an
increase of 9OS over the preceding
year. The Dunbar branch had a de-
crease in borrowings of 1871, the total
being II ,48O, as compared with 1851
for the preceding year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
SbouId Check Payments

p.lsisb. Sept. Resident workers
North Carolina for out-of-State
...,. should make sure that their en-
.,r,,, # having as many as eight
..oroyfes in the home offices or
.rts and scattered over the nation,
rsr # there are fewer than eight
onoyees in this State, are paying
h. Unemployment Compensation con-
5uons to the North Carolina Com
ri...on. in order that the workers in
h State may get the advantage of
re, n8vments, Chairman Charles G..
,rrsll. Of the State commission, said.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
PACE FIVE

Michigan and Wisconsin.
The income for highway purposes
and total expenditures by states Gin
thousands of dOllarS) included: North
Carolina $34,789 and $36,134; South
Carolina $19,896 and $15,356; Virginia
$22,361 and $26,284.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08

World peace today has become a
kind of widows cruise, something to
watch and to hoard.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-08
Perry Library Is Rendering
Larger Service to Public

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
HOLLYWOOD IT
By Paul Harrison

Hollywood-The movie colony has been fooled by 50 many bogus foreign stars" fake countesses, and such that even in this more en- frightened day 1t has deeply in- grained suspicion of newcomers who deliberately start out to be figures of mystery.
 This skepticism accounts for the wild rumors which have been float ing about regarding Simone Simon. It's 8 dull day that doesn't bring some new illusion- -shattering report about her pre-Hollywood, life and times.
 Consensus of these bits of mild islander is that she is an American born girl who didn't make good in her own country, went to Europe and acquired an accent, then re- turned to impress Hollywood pro- ducers.
 Such rumors simply aren't true, but the blame for them may be laid at the door of her studio, which thought 1t could invest her with ad- ditional glamour and exoticism by withholding a lot of commonplace biographical facts. Being young, she couldn't have particularly impress sive background, so 1t was consid- cred better to build her as mystery woman.
 It's debatable now whether the ecstatic stories and Mile. Simon's smash introduction with 24-sheet posters were to her best interests. It may be that American movie goers were a little resentful and said, "Oh, she's good, is she? Well, we dare you to make us like heri"
 Anyway, there's no doubting that the campaign successful in getting the little French Italian actress talked about. She has been talked about so much that gossip, having no fresh information to feed on began inventing stories and suspect ing that hoax was hidden in the hokum.
 Takes In Broadway
 Maybe you remember Gina Malo some fwhose pictures have been seen in this country, and who now is working in England.
 She figured in an amusing mas querade on Broadway few year. ago, and the man who engineered 1t was Billy Grady, now casting di- rector at M-G-M.
 Grady was a theatrical agent in those days, and he was the person called on for help by the producers of the big Broadway musical, Sons O Guns"
 Their trouble was that the star, Lili Damita Cnow Mrs. Errol Flynn wanted to quit. There was a little disagreement over salary. She wanted $2,500 a week and the pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

New York, N. K, March 3---A rise in mortality in the Ohio and Mlssis- sippi Valleys, anticipated as an af- termath Of the floods which devas- tated those regions early this year. has failed to naterialize, according to statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Their in- vestigations indicate that mortality in those sections remained fairly normal during the first five weeks of 1897, and thus played no part in causing the rather unfavorable health experience of the country at large. This was reflected in the highest January death rate recorded
 since 1893 for the Metropolitan's 17,500,0OO Industrial policyholders, who constitutes. broad croSs-section of the general population.
 Small Increase
 "1n fact, the statisticians explain, replies to inquiries sent to health officials whose cities have borne the brunt of the January and early Feb- urary floods, state either that there has been 8 very small increase in deaths or that the death rate has been actually lower this year than during the like weeks of 1938. Tn the light of these facts, 1t would seem that in the stress of the dis- aster the magnitude of the death toll has clearly been over-estimated. All the evidence collected to date indicates, indeed, that the relative ly unfavorable mortality record of early 1897 is chargeable, chiefly, to material increases in parts of the country which the 1887 floods have not touched"
 Citing examples of mortality in- creases in some of the non-flood areas, the statisticions say:
 There were nearly twice as many deaths in the Denver area, during the first five week of 1887, as in the same period of 1886. In the Pacific Coast states increases of 25 to 47 per cent were registered in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Portland, San Francisco, San Diego and Spokane. Minneapolis showed a rise of 25 per cent and St. Paul one of A per cent.
 "Appreciable increases also were observed in Baltimore, Buffalo, Cleveland, Dayton, Des Moines, De- troit (23 per cent), Fl Paso GA per cent), Jersey City, Knoxville (4l per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

EEE DIXON HEIGHT Q FEET 3 ls|cHg-Ns SN1ElGHT l50 POUNDS. eLOSp HAlR.s BLuE EXES. sORH. eeooHETfa, Ne YsI
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
STRAND

One of the most beautiful and powerful love stories the screen has ever known comes to Warner Broth- ers' Strand theater today in Be- loved Enemy" starring Merle Ober- on and Brian Aherne.
 Set against the seething back ground of Dublin in 1921, with ex- cursions into the Irish countryside and to England, Beloved Enemy" offers Merle her greatest opportunity as Lady Helen Drummond, the lovely English girl who accompanies her father, Lord Athleigh, to Ire- land to investigate the secret ac- tivities of the Irish leaders.
 Ahearne also is splendid as the devil-may-care Irishman Dennis Riordan, the unidentified man at the seat of all the trouble who exhibits tormenting talent for slipping through the fingers of the English.
 Others in the cast include Karen Morley, Henry Stephenson, David
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

ducers were determined not to pay 1t if there was anyone else avail able and suitable for the part. Did MT. Grady know anybody?
 MT. Grady did. He recalled a girl named Janet Flynn (of the Cincinnati Flynns). She hadn'; amounted to much on Broadway so had gone abroad and was doing very well. Sang and danced ir Paris cabarets, became a popular impersonator, learned French, ane at that moment was appearing ir the continental company of Good News"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
Tn The Local
 Thedtey;S
PoL.I'S

Tonight Is Ten-O-Win night al Loew's Poll. Tn addition to the outstanding screen presentation, this sensational, new thrill-a-lminute movie game, will be played at 9 ? m.
 You play, we pay. It's thrilling fascinating fun. It's as new as tomorrow's news, as exciting as g polo game, and as fascinating as g night on the Riviera.
 There will be ten great big oppor- tunities for cash winners and addi- toinal opportunities for four big. big Jack Pots. Never has Loewis Poli presented such an added fun and thrill attraction. You'll want to play and be one of the ten win- ners.
 Tomorrow evening there'll be the regular Giant Screeno party. In addition to the usual Screeno award there'll be an overflowing Treasure Jack Pot providing four hundred reasons to make 1t important for you to play this delightful game For fun and excitement, thrills and profit you can't afford to miss this extraordinary treat. Arrange a party now to come early for choice seats.
 The screen feature "Espionage'' starring Madge Evans and Edmund Lowe, is Loew's Poli most inerrily exciting entertainment peresenta- ton. Two grand stars in A TO. nance full of spies, but fuller of laughs and surprises. It's fun.
 It starts with Q thrill, and ends with a howl, and laugh tops each exciting moment. With 8 kiss for every clue it's entertainment from the first mystery to the last lauguh.
 And the shenanigans start when Uncle Slim and his orphan horse come home to roose with the Jonses in of to the Races. It's 8 riotolis, runaway rampage with poor dad left at the post as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
M0vies Playing
 Today
STATE

Uellahtfully tuneful with Q ge1- xous dash Of light comedy, Q roc mantle story with an unusual twist and two lavish musical numbers Ready, willing and Able" comes to Wafners' state theater today for 2 four day engagement.
 With q cast headed by the charm- lng Ruby Keeler and ebullient Lee Dixon supported by such well known pIayers aas Carol Hughes. Winifrec shaw, Allen Jenkins, Louise Fazen- "A. Addison Richards, E. E. Olive and q bevy of beautiful Bobby Con- noiiy girls, Ready, Willing and Able" is certain to please the most critical theater goer and prove 2 highly profitable investment in en- tertaifnent.
 Mis- Keeler has never appeared lovelier. nor has she shown to pet ter adventage in the two dancing numbers in which she appears. Win her. as dancing partner, is Lee DIX on, Tangy, young eccentric noo.e. who scored such a tremenoous HI in aGold Diggers of 1937." ,,
 Louise Fazenda, Hugh O'Conneii and Allen Jenkins in the chief com edy roles strike new high in laugh records. ,
 Also prominent in the cast IS tnt late ROSS Alexander whose work M M this picture would have rated mn stardom had he lived.
 The companion feature is Man ol Affairs," starring George Arliss ane distinguished supporting cas- headed by beautiful Rene Ray. MT Arliss plays a dual role that ranKi as the outstanding cinema triumpf of his long and brilliant career.
 It's another grand show that ne' longs on your must see" list!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
Mortality Rate Fails
 To Register Increase
Statisticians Expected Unusual Rise in Flood Areas; Early Reports for Year Indicate Normal Conditions

cent), Milwaukee C2e per cent), New York, Omaha (37 per cent), Phila- delphia, St. Louis (26 per cent, Syr- acuse (30 per cent), Washington and Yonkers (32 per cenD.
 Urban Rate
 Tn other words, while the large cities of the flood area, of New Eng land those in the South Atlantic and South Central States show early 1897 mortality records that are, in general, as good as or even better than those of last year, the urban death rate appears to have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
Niven, and Donald Crisp.

Niven, and Donald Crisp.
 Beloved Enemy" is unquestion- ably the finest film to come to the screen this season. It offers perfect entertainment for every type of fan and should top every filmgoer's list of "rnust-see movies"
 The companion feature presents Edward Everett Horton and the "Pixiliated Sisters" (hits of Mfr. Deeds Goes to Town'), in one of the gayest comedies to hit the screen in many months, Lets Make @ Mil- lion"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
. Movie Schedule

CAPITOL - Easy to Take" l:1O, 4:12, 6:56, 9:46.
 CARROLL = More Than A Secretary, 2:46, 6:O3, 9:23.
 LOEW'S-POLI - "Espionage, l:2O, 3:50, SEQ, 9:2O.
 STATE-"Ready Willing and AhleD--2:56-6:2O-9:45.
 STRAND - Beloved Enemy, l:3O, 4:15, zoo, 9:45.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

increased materially il1 the rerf ol the country. There 6. e ooI1rte the possibility that when mortality data for the smaller cities, and for the rural districts og the flood areas ne- come available, the comparison with last years mortality record may not be SO favorable"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03

Tho nsgnir will take plane in V. R ~. Ifail on Bank stR9slA 1t VIII bo the first of Q series of social event. planned by members of the club Tho committee on asrauRements ia
 headed be George Mitchell, chair
 man of the clubs entertainment committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
OHIO viNfNkns : HtJsY

sanduslsy, o. (Up)--Due to e revival ow wine drinking and q bet. ter appreciation Of fine wines, 'vintners in this section report a record d-breaking business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-03
Republicans Offer
 Bingo Party Tonight

The Young Mems Republican club will sponsor a bingo party tonight.