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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-04
EPSON Boys Win Title
In Franklin Tournament

Roberts turned in nice performances
for Epson.
In the consolation rounds, the Ep-
som girls were defeated by Gold Sand,
33 to 49,
The lineups include: Epsom-E. Ed
wards, II, Grissom, T. Roberts, g.
Pernell, at forwards, Jones, Is, center,
Dickerson, 6, j. Edwards, F. Rob
erts, guards. Bum, Richardson II,
Raynor c. Moody, 4, Bullock, g. for
wards, r. Moody, 2, center, Strickland
Brantley and Ray guards.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-03-04

1869-Brand Whitlock, Toledo, O.,
lawyer, mayor, Minister to Belgium,
noted author, born at Urbana, O.
Died in France, May "a, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Knights Of Columbus

Officers of Sheridan council, "A, Knights of Columbus, will confer with District Deputy John F. Rob- inson tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, immediately preceding the regular meeting of the council at the Col- umbus club, 79 North Main street. All officers are requested to be present promptly.
 During the meeting the first de- gree will be exemplified upon a class of 15 candidates with officers of Sheridan council participating in the ritual.
 This is the first class to be re. ceiyed into the order since. the council launched its membership drive here this fall. It is expected that 1t will be but one of many classes to be initiated in the com- ing months. In tonight's K. of O.. broadcast from WATR at 6:15 John P. Kinney, Crosby high school instructor, will be the guest speaker. He will speak on the benefits of K. of c. membership, and the ideals of the order.
 Tomorrow nights degree will be the first exemplified under Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden's ad- rninistration and is to be followed shortly by the second degree, at which time 1t is also hoped to ex- ernplify the first degree again on another group of candidates. Plans for a third degree are now being discussed by officers of the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
COMPENSATION
 BENEFITS HELP
They Will Serve to Put Block to Advance of
 Depression

Washington, Dec. 6 = (UP) - Government officials are counting on unemployment compensation benefits of as much as a million dollars day after Jan. to help solve the problem of increasing unemployment, it was learned to- day.
 Payments of benefits to unem- ployed under the social security laws begin in 21 states and the District of Columbia on Jan. l. By July l, 1889, all 48 states will have unemployment compensation.
 Harry Hopkins, Works Progress Administrator, returns late today and is expected to carry out in- Structions received from President Roosevelt regarding relief during their fishing trip of the Florida coast.
 Keep Relief Drive
 The administration is committed to keeping relief payments for the current fiscal year ending June 90 within the $1 800, ,000, 900 appropriated but 1t is also on record as saying that none of the unemployed shall starve. If unemployment becomes widespread, one of these pledges must buckle.
 WPA relief rolls have increased only seasonally during the past few weeks although officials esti- mated informally that a million workers have lost their jobs during the business recession. The most recent increase of more than 10000 sent the WPA total above the l. 5OO000 mark.
 Half of Country
 On January 1, unemployment com- pensation swings into operation il almost half of the country's states Now 1t operates only in Wisconsin the pioneer state in social security legislation. Slightly more than H. 5OO000 workers in the p jurisdic- tions will be covered by these con- pensation laws.
 Treasury statistics reveal that dur ing November approximately $83,- 100000 came in on unemployment compensation collections. More than half a billion dollars has been paid into the funds and much of this will be available for payments after Jan- uary l.
 Vital Factor in Relief
 Government relief officials admit ted that the benefits would be vital factor in the relief picture after the first of the year. They are banking on these benefits to stop march for WPA relief funds if the business recession becomes serious during the winter months.
 States which will launch unem- ployment compensation after Jan. l and the number of persons covered by state laws include:
 Connecticut, 408,000; Maine, 132,- GOO; Massachusetts, 85l,000; New Hampshire, 5000; New York, D. 46,000: Rhode Island, 169,000; Ver- mont, 44,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
SKILLED WELDERS
 EXAMS ANNOUNCED

Through the local post office, the United States Civil Service Commis- sion today announced an open com petitive examination of electric welders Especially skilled) to fill vacancies in the navy yard service at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The job pays $S,448; $7,968: and $7,44a per year, in accordance with skill in meeting requirements.
 Competitors will not be required to report for a written examination, but will be rated on their experi- ence and fitness.
 They must have had at least two years of experience in electric weld ing work, which must have includ- ed at least six months of experience in the use of coated electrodes on vertical and overhead work.
 Information and applications may be obtained from the secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners, at any first class post offffice in New England: the manager, first D. & Civil Service District. Boston. Mass. or from the Recorder, Labor Board Navy Yard, Portstnouth, N. II. Alp. plications q must be filed with the Labor Board at the Portsmouth Navy Yard by December 2oth, 1887
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Highway Department
 Plans New Projects
AS Miles of Road Construction, IS Bridges Remain tt
 Be Completed as Part of l937's Program

way route out of New Haven; the
 big railroad grade separation proj-
 ect in Newington; a railroad over-
 head crossing in North Canaan; a
 l30-foot, twin span, structure at
 Taftville; and the 14l-foot. twin
 span bridge over the New Haven
 railroad and its 60-foot mate over
 the Central Vermont railroad in
 Windham.
 Except for sizeable macadam pav- ing johs, in Barkhamsted, East Granby and Enfield, most of the surfacing work to be carried over into 1888 will consist of gravel jobs
 on local roads,
 continue to Christmas Day, accord ing to the committees chairman, Rev ClaireF. Yohe. It is expected the sale will exceed its quota before the end of this week, 50 prompt has been the response
 | The next meeting of Litchfield
 grange will take place Thursday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

Appropriate ceremonies have been arranged for the opening tonight of the Washington Park senior basket ball league. Five guests have been invited to witness the two games the first of which will be started at 7:30 o'clock.
 The first of the two games will be that between the Companionship club Ca new entry) and the Robins; and the feature attraction lists the Raymond Hillies against the Welles. All teams are reported to be stronger than they were last year, and a1l- other whirlwind league is in the offing.
 Guests will include Parks Supt. James J. Curtin, who will toss up the first ball; Thomas Moore, sec retary of the park board; Rev. David M. OKecfe of St. Francis Xavier's parish; Ex-Gov. Charles A. Temple ton and Roy. Robert Foster of the South Federated church.
 John Mccormack is to referee the opening games.
 "45" Tonight
 It's LID to Creaven tonight to blast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
FrdterndL Neus
B. P. 0. B.

The memory of members of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks who died during the past year were honor ed during memorial services held last night in the chapel of the ledge rooms on West Main street, at which time g capacity attend ance was present.
 The feature of the program was the euIogy delivered by Theodore V. Meyer. Exalted Ruler James F. Neagle opened the ceremony and Frank H. Bailey, chaplain, offered the prayer and benedic- tiOn. Some Where a Voice Is Calling" and "A Rosary I Wrought for You," were sung by Harry Matthieu, Eugene T. Oviatt ac- companied at the organ for the group singing of "Star Spangled Banner" and "Old Lang Syne."
 Those whose memory was honored were Dr. Daniel F. Don- ahue, Frank w. Doyle, Frank J. Cater, IT,, Francis Fruin, Will liam J. Freeman, Henry w. O'C0nnor, James w. Carroll, Arr thur D. Worden, Joseph E. Fortin, Andrew M. Larson, John MOri- arity, Enoch J. Ashley, Truman s. Lewis, Frank A. Pierce, James Murphy and Joseph A. Linehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Wadhans' Camp

Officers were elected at the an- nual meeting of Wadhams camp auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans, last week, with Mrs. Irene Mack chosen president. Others chosen were: Vice president, Mrs. Clara Plant; chaplain, Mrs. Alice Mar tin; treasurer, Mrs. Lettie Flood; secretary, Mrs. Ethel Piercy; guide, Mrs. Mary Jackson; assistant guide, Mrs. Lena Mallory; color bearers, Mrs. Carrie Clark and Mrs. Katherine Turrell; inside guard, Mrs. Rosalie Ball; musician Mrs. Piercey; trustees, Mrs. Lura E. Dutton, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Flood was named delegate to the national encamp ment and Mrs. Dutton, alternate. Mrs. Plant was chosen delegate to the state convention and Mrs. Jackson, alternate. The next meet ing will be held December 1T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Missionary Asks Friends Here To. Assist Indians

Charitable Waterburians-and they are many of them as rec ords will indicate-have an ex- tra opportunity this year to make the Christmas season hapy one for children. When they have ob- served the maxim, Charity Be- gins at Home" and have remem- bered little ones in far away for eign missions as they have been accustomed to, if their means will permit and their generous nature supplies the urge, they can make the Uletide season memorable one for descendants of real Amer icans--little Indian babes out in South Dakota. A number of Wa erburians have already contrib uted to the happiness fund. They will be greatly appreciated by their spiritual leader, Father Holmes, whose letter to local friends reads as follows:
 The child Jesus calls on you this Christmas in the person of 8 little Indian of the plains.
 Who is not moved by the good example of the three wise Kings coming from afar with gifts to their new born King.
 The Divine Babe however re- gards whatever is done to the least of His little ones as done to Himself.
 Won't you help us then to glad en their hearts this Christmas by sending, clothing for young or old, who are poorly clad, shoes, materials for clothing, any arti- cles, household, playthings your children's last years Christmas articles, clothing which you and the children have grown out of, money of course too, any use- full donations will be heartily well come and appreciated.
 I will not forget to pray for you together with my 150 Indian chil- dren and over 300 grown up In- dians and shall offer up one of my Christmas Masses for you.
 With my best wishes for the Holy Season.
 FATHER WILLIAM HOLMES, ,S.C.j Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

ment in Congress"
 Dry organizations are taking on new life. Their campaigns today are streamlined, using the latest in movies, radio and other means of persuasion. Some are working under the slogan Prohibition by 1940." The rise in automobile death tolls gives them their best argument since 1919.
 Billion Dollars Invested
 In the meantime, a million men have been given jobs and bil- lion dollars have been invested in the liquor and beer business.
 More than two billion dollars in tax revenue have gone into na- tional, state, and local treasuries from liquor and beer.
 Liquor production has at last filled the gap required for storage and aging. Now 1t will level off to approximately the rate of con- sumption. During these four years almost half billion gallons of whiskey have gone to the bonded warehouses.
 Nothing Is Ever Settled
 The "big time" bootlegging that flade shambles of the '20's is gone. But bootlegging is by no means gone. No one knows how much liquor is bootlegged. Esti- mates vary all the way from 15 to 40 per cent. Some bootlegging is "big" enough so that 98 people were indicted in one Philadelphia ring. The revenuers are still seizing 8 half-million gallons of illicit booze each year.
 Thus, four years after repeal, nothing has been settled about the liquor problem excepting the fact that nothing is ever settled about the liqour problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
"Perfect Crime" Not
 Perfect, Says Doran
Former Waterburian Investigating $5O,OOO Regis
 tered Mail Theft in New York Last Week

which was enroute from Pennsyl- vania state post office to the Lacka- wanna terminal at Hoboken.
 Inspector Doran started his career in the postal department as car- rier for the Waterbury post office. He has participated in numerous important cases including the Brooklyn mail truck holdup, which netted the robbers $400,000.
 Inspector Doran was born here in the Doran homestead at Doolittle alley and entered the postal service in 1914. He was assigned to the St. Louis division and then to New York. His earliest work was done at Glens Falls and then later about the Adirondack mountains and Westchester county.
 Four years ago he was made head of the New York division, con2pris- ing 72 men. Most of his work has been in fraud cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
NEW JERSEY WILL HAVE ELABOR PARTY

Newark, N. J., Dec. 6. (UP)- American Federation of Labor and Committee for Industrial Organiza- ton Unions joined today in the formation of political party pledged to fight Corrupt political machines financed by tory interests and maintained for their benefit"
 Representatives of 184 unions, in- cluding 112 affiliated with the CIO and 34 A. F. of L. units. adopted in convention yesterday 8 resolution creating the American Labor Party of New Jersey. A 42-man committee was appointed to work out details of organization for consideration at c second convention within ak months.
 The resolution creating the new party attacked Mayor Frank Hague,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Behind The Lines
Legion Corps

Raymond w. Walker, cOmman- der of Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, Fife, Drum & Bugle Corps, has been reelected to that office for the fifth consecutive time. Will liam BOisvert, vice. commander and finance officer and Olin H. Barrie, adjutant, were also reflected at the corps annual meeting in the Le- zion Home last week. Reports of officers indicated that the corps enjoyed one of Its most successful years in history. Its participation in the national convention parade in New York City last September was the high light of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
LOYALISTS KILL
 FRENCH FARMER

Perpignan, France, Dec. 6.-(UP). Spanish Loyalist soldiers, pursuing a deserter from the civil war, crossed the border into France today and shot and killed 8 French farmer sus- pected of harboring the fugitive. The death of the farmer, Sebastian Juanola, was reported by local po- lice to Paris diplomatic sources which are expected to conduct an Investigation. Juanola was said to be cousin of the soldier who crossed the mountains to avoid fighting on the Aragon front. Republican Cara bineers who tracked him to the farm escaped across the border after the shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

When the year 1887 ends this month, the state highway depart ment will have under contract the construction of IS bridges and the surface improvement of 48 miles of highway to carry over for comple- ton into 1888, Highway Commis- sioner John A. Macdonald stated to- day. This work, therefore, will con- stitute the start of the departments 1a38 program which will be supple mented by extensive projects now being planned and to be contracted for next spring and summer.
 While winter weather makes 1t necessary in Connecticut to suspend highway construction operations, ex- cept for grading and drainage jobs, the department is kept busy during the winter months drafting plans and specifications and otherwise pre- pairing for the next construction season, Commissioner Macdonald said. While employment by con- tractors engaged in road building will naturally drop considerably from the 2,000 employed by them last month, the maintenance forces of the department will be kept inc tact to provide for snow removal, guarding against ice conditions and emergency winter repairs.
 Merritt Parkway
 Of the total number of bridge projects and the mileage of surface jobs to be carried over into 1888, five of the bridges and l9 miles of the surface work are on the Mer- ritt Parkway. These bridges include the big 130-foot span, steel arch bridge over the Saugatuck river at Westport: the 60-foot, structural steel span over the parkway at West Rocks road in Norwalk; and smaller highway grade separation structures in Norwalk and Fairfield. There are four paying projects, running from Greenwich into Trumbull, to be carried over on the parkway. In all cases, the projects call for con- crete pavement 52 feet wide with a parkway in the middle. There are also three grading projects in Nor walk, Westport and Fairfield, plus short lengths of paving.
 Bridge Building
 Other slzeable bridge construction projects to be completed next year include the following: The big Mid- dletown- Portland bridge over the Connecticut river; the bridge over Lake Whitney on Whitney avenue, Hamden, an alternate College High
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Bon Voyage!

MT. and Mrs. Jack Marshall who sail Friday for a two months visit to Scotland, were honored by members of Lord Kitchener Post, British War Veterans, with a bon-voyage party held Saturday night at the Chapter hall on Sco- vile street. Members of the Edith Cavell Post of Ansonia, Gen. AL lenby Post of Hartford and boos- ters of the American Soccer team, also attended.
 During the progress of events Commander Donald Macdonald made the presentation of gift to the honored couple. Gifts were also presented to MT. and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan who were recent ly married.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
BY WILLIS THORNTON

BY WILLIS THORNTON
 NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 The repeal tide which was let loose on December 5, 1883 appears to be reaching it's crest. There is evidence that under the surface a definite ebb tide has set in.
 Four years after repeal, here are some of the interesting develop ments:
 Alabama in 1897 became the 42nd state to permit sale of hard" liquor.
 Six states are still dry as regards state liquor laws. Georgia licenses sale of beer and domestic wine only. Kansas and Oklahoma permit only 3.2 beer, Tennessee 5 per cent, Mis- sisappi permits local option on 4 per cent beer. North Carolina, dry statewide, permits counties to sell liquor if they wish.
 Gradually Go Dry
 Of the 28 states (and the District of Columbia) which have license systems and the IA states which have state monopolies, none has switched systems snice repeal.
 Many "wet" states are gradually going dry locally. Ohio is wet" but already 16 per cent of her people live under some form of county or township prohibition.
 Kentucky, home of bourbon, has prohibition in almost third of its counties. That recalls the situation just before national prohibition in 1920.
 Representative John J. Cochran of Missouri surveying these dry patches on the map and comparing them with congressional districts, admits that it would not take @ grOat deal of agitation to foment 8 formidable prohibition move
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
School Notes
CROSBY

CROSBY
 Plans for the next issue of The Argus will be made at Q meeting of the staff this afternoon at 3 o'clock in room 211.
 The Home Economies club will meet tomorrow at 1:30 in room 2i0 for business session, following which they will make visit to the Connecticut Light & Power com- pany for cooking demonstration. The faculty advisors are Miss Ma bel Jordan and Miss Elizabeth Whitehill.
 The Occupations club, headed by Roy Walch, is planning a visit to the Naugatuck Rubber Company.
 The Camera club will meet today at the close of school in room 204. The Glee club will meet today. girls at 2 o'clock and boys at 7:i6 p. m. All meetings are in the as- sembly hall.
 Swimming practice for 3 o'clock this afternoon has been called by Coach J. Q. P. Manherz.
 The Art Club will meet tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

Inspector James J. Doran of the postoffice department, former local man, is one of the leading investi- gators of the $5O,o0O registered mail theft which took place last week in New York. Confident that the per feet crime" was not perfect, Inspec- ter Doran told reporters, Well find out how 1t was done, and when we do 1t will turn out to be very sim ple."
 The mail was stolen from a truck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
PAPER RESPECTS
 THEIR PRIVACY

Boston, Dec. 6.-(UP) .-The Bos- ton Herald today published on its front page two-column box con- taining l35-word story on the re- turn of Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh to America and this ex- planation:
 Tn view of the desire of the Lind berghs for privacy, the Herald this morning prints none of the many photographs of them fleeing toward their car or those furtively taken while they were dining on shipboard. Nor does the Herald feel 1t neces- sary to print the news stories theorizing on the reasons for their visit and describing their attempts to avoid publicity"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Basketball League
 Opens This Evening
Superintendent of Parks to Offciate at Ceremonies
 "45' Tournament Also on Tonights Program

John Fitzmaurice's Shamrocks from the lead in the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society "45" tournament.
 The scehedule places the following games: Fitzmaurice against Creaven, McHugh against Bowey, Coughlin against ODonnell, and Fargeau against Cusick.
 Forty Hours Devotion
 The forty hours devotion will start at St. Francis Xavier's church next Sunday after the II o'clock mass. Parishioners are requested to provide flowers for the altar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Dec. 6.-(UP)-stocks and bonds opened irregular in dull trading today. Cotton futures were unchanged to points lower.
 Most net changes on the stock board were fractional. Losses were in the majority although there was no particular pressure. Some trad CTS took profits on the theory that the market was entitled to techni- cal setback after last weeks recov- cry.
 United States Steel common lost a point to 57 1-2 on 1000 shares. Other steels dipped smaller amounts with Bethlehem at 53 3-4 off 1-4.
 Chrysler dipped 1-4 to 58 1-4 on the first sale and General Motors lost 5-8 to 35 3-8.
 Most railroad issues declined frac-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Syria-American

Ofiicers were elected and fifteen new members enrolled at Q meet ing of the local ian-American organization auxiliary which took place last Saturday night. An- other meeting of the chapter will be held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. David Hajjar of Will low street.
 The slate elected includes: Mrs. George Haddad, president; Mrs. George Wihby, vice-president: Mrs. Katherine Nejame, treasur- CT; and Mrs. Salim Rizik, secre- tary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
HONOR AMONG THIEVES"

Dell, Southampton, Eng. (UP.l-- while a football fan was watching game here, he took dislike to a loud silk handkerchief his friend was sporting, and very quietly ex- tracted 1t from the pocket of his friend. A moment later his own wallet was handed him by Q strang- CT, who remarked, Sorry, mate: didn't know you were in the same game"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
LIGHTNING ROD COMES BACK

Dallas. Tex. (UP)-The once DO. pular lightning rod is staging . comeback under the sponsorship of the Texas fire insurance coriimis- sion. The lightning rod is so well thought of by fire insurance conl- palies that they give reduction in rates on rural homes equipped with approved types.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
CRIME WAVE STRIKES RAND

Johannesburg U.P0-A crime wave in Johannesburg and other Rand towns has led to a general re- armament of the citizens in the past two months. Holdups occur nearly every day in some of these towns, and motorists are warned against marauders on the high roads.