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The Washington times., 1937-10-20
Traffic Regulations,
Staggering of Hours
Assailed By Ickes
Head Replies
To Hdzen'S Idea

Generally disappearing the
theory of staggered hours for Gov.
ernment workers as a traffic rem
edy, Secretary of the Interior Har-
old L. 1ckes today issued a broad
side against traffic regulation and
observance in Washington.
The Secretary, answering a let
ter from District Commissioner
Melvin C. Hazen suggesting stag
gered hours for the Department
of Interior, declared that system
of staggered hours would be un-
necessary if the main thorough
fares were patrolled vigorously"
HITS DOUBLE PARKING
II do not mean program Of
wholesale arrests" he said, pro-
posing at the same time CAM
paign of education for drivers
through the uniformed police,
whose warnings would be OBJ
served"
Secretary Ickes criticized double
parking, and pointed out that in
many one-way streets there is only
one traffic lane because OF "au-
thorized and unauthorized parking
and double parking"
There is never an occasion
during my travel to and from
the office that do not see nu-
merouS violations Of regulations
or the tenets of good driving"
he said further.
OPPOSES STAGGERING
A prohibition against parking Of
passenger cars in front Of business
establishments where deliveries are
made was suggested by Mr.. Ickes
to prevent double parking of de-
livery trucks.
Mr.. 1ckes pointed out he did not
intend to write In a critical way"
but only that he is interested in
accelerating traffic.
Staggered hours, he said, would
work hardship on Government
employees, particularly the 8:15
opening hour suggested for his de-
partment.
When Congress is in session, he
said, the necessity Of transacting
business late in the afternoon
would require unjustifiable over
time work.
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must be offered something constructive, layout
which is affirmative, program which they can
understand, and in which, because of its sim.
plicity and straightforwardness they can believe.
Hard At Work
To the end of revitalizing the remnants Of
the G. o. p, on an honest, clean basis, this group
Of citizens has been working for weeks. They
have given their time and their money without
let or stint. They aren't politicians. They
aren't Old GuardSmen Their one desire is to
shake the dry rot from the hull of the G. o. P.
ship, put in planks which will make it seaworthy.
For democracy without a sound constructive
minority group is not democracy.
But suddenly, strangely, series of stories,
press dispatches and articles appear in widely
scattered sections of the country-Washingto
New York, Chicago, California and elsewhere.
Strangely and amazingly, all endeavor to convey,
with varying degrees of subtlety, that on the
contrary Landon has no time for this group Of
The Washington times., 1937-10-20
French Club Elects
At CardOzO High

Dorothy Williams has been
elected president of lie Cercle
Franchise" French club at Car
dozo High School.
Other officers elected include
Rita Hicks, vice president; Carrie
Flemings, secretary, and Hazel
Demony, treasurer. The club is
sponsored by Miss c. v. Grigsby,
member of the faculty, who
studied at the University of Paris
this summer. Activities planned
by the club include a study OF
French plays, songs and periodi-
Gals to supplement knowledge OF
French gained in class.
The Washington times., 1937-10-20
mrs. PEARSON
|DEF|ES COURT IN
CUSTODY CASE.
Abel NOn-Resid
OF D. c., She Says

Litigation between George
Abel, local newspaperman and his
divorced wife, Mrs. Luvie Moore
Pearson, wife of a co-author of the
Merry Go o-Round," over custody
Of their 4-year-old son, Tylor, re-
solved itself into a carrousel today
when Mrs. Pearson, answering
Abell's suit, challenged the juris-
diction of the local court and
denied her former husban as
charges.
Hearing of the suit was to have
been held this morning, but was
continued until next Monday be-
cause of other engagements of op-
posing counsel.
NONRESIDENTS CLAIM
Neither Abel nor Mrs. Pearson
are legal residents of the District,
she says through her attorneys.
Abel is a legal resident Of the
State of New Mexico, she says,
and votes there. He is tempo
rarily domiciled in Baltimore, she
claims.
Mrs. Pearson, further contend
ing that this court, has no juris-
diction over the parties, says that
she formerly was voting resident
of the State Of New Mexico and
is only temporarily sojourning
here while her present husband
completes a home he is planning
to erect in Maryland.
DENIES RECONCILIATION
She also denies that she ever at
any time since her divorce from
the father Of her child, entered
into an agreement to remarry him
and on the contrary says that
during the time Abel claims that
a reconciliation had been effected,
she became engaged to Pearson
and after their marriage they took
the child with them to Europe for
a vacation trip.
On her return to this country,
Mrs. Pearson says that Abel made
no effort to see the child, although
both were in the District of Co
lumbia in January, 1887.
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little time at anybody's house.
They will visit no night clubs
and attend few parties, formal
or informal. Perhaps not one
single party.
Their trip here will not be in
the least social. They will in
terest themselves in more or
less public affairs. The pro-
gram as arranged for them will
make such occupations as the
laying of cornerstones, the en-
dowing Of hospitals and other
pursuits of the British Royal
The Washington times., 1937-10-20
Be Potent
Drivers Are Told HOlv
To AUOid Accidents

Be patient and tolerant If you
would avoid automobile accidents.
That was the advice given to
drivers today by engineers of the
Keystone Automobile Club follow
ing a survey of traffic accidents.
The impatient driver does not
always use good judgment, the
engineers say, and this leads to
accidents.
The Washington times., 1937-10-20

strongly on the subject that
it is all too clear now could
never even begin to discuss the
many complex questions in.
volved in such a limited space.
Just skimming the surface.
however, here are a few of my
views:
In the first place I have a
tremendous admiration for
many Of the qualities in the
young people of today which
were lacking or greatly sub
dued in my generation. I love
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smear" campaign Of the
growing liberal group within
the party.
The latter is the group
which has become firmly con-
vinced that the public is tired
of a program based purely on
criticism and upon the prin-
ciple Of being "agin" every
thing.
This is the group which
believes that if the G. o. P. is
again to amount to a force in
the national life, the voters
The Washington times., 1937-10-20
FIRST AID CLASS STARTS

A new course in firSt-aid will be
given by the District Chapter of
the Red Cross at 1880 E st. N. w.
starting at 10 o'clock next Monday
morning. The class, continuing
for an hour and a half, will meet
Mondays and Fridays at the same
hour for seven weeks, it was an.
nounced.
The Washington times., 1937-10-20
Dear Washington

Some reliable news about thefvisit of the Duke
and Duchess of Windsor.
They will make their tour of the United States
in private car, will live in the car and spend
The Washington times., 1937-10-20
eEBut-" !"

The Old Guard politicians of the Republican
Party, plus cotere of friends surrounding ex.
Governor ALI Landon have begun q subtle
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My Say

Several days ago I promised to write about
what think of the younger generation and now
I realize made great mistake. For feel so
The Washington times., 1937-10-20

Family. now in good standing seem by compari-
son like riproaring college pranks
The Duke of Windsor himself will show his gen.
uine interest in American Government and labor
conditions.
Mrs. BOrah Has a Party
In spite of storms at home and abroad, the Jap
anese Embassy was very cheerful yesterday when
Madame saito, wife of the japanese Ambassador,
entertained at small informal luncheon in honor
of Mrs william E. Borah, wife Of the Senator
from Idaho. The luncheon was birthday party.
Mrs Borah's real birthday-she said it was her
sixteenth-had occurred on Sunday. But she was
out of town then and yesterday was the nearest
to the real anniversary.
After cocktails in the big gold and crimson
drawing room, the guests sat down to gay birth
day table with colored favors and place cards,
trick buns that squealed and rubber hot dogs,
plus some delicious food that was far from disap-
The Washington times., 1937-10-20

Washington
BILL WERBER, Washington boy who made good at
third base for the Philadelphia Athletics is displaying that
gap because member Of the Earlybirds Club, he
forced to arrive for its regular weekly breakfast at the
Hotel Willard at 8 q. M
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The recommendation was made
in a brief prepared by DR.. Paul
Nystrom, Of Columbia University,
and submitted by the F. w. Wool
worth Company.
The $14 schedule is suggested
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for 40-hour work week, with
$14.5O for A hours and SIS for
48 hours.
The brief also recommends that
the minimum rates be 81 less per
CONTINUED on Page 1S, Col. q
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$l4 Lowest Wage Asked

recommendation for $4 weekly minimum wage for
workers the District made today to the Minimum Wage
Board.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
RUNAWAY SCHOOL
 GIRLS ARE BACK

Westport, Conn, June 24.-(UP)- Two 13-year-old school girls, who ran away from home with their di- aries to go to Maine and spend the night, cold and hungry, on small island off Owenoke, returned to their homes early today as search ing parties were about to resume their hunt.
 They were RoSeanna Myers, daughter of Columbia Professor AL onzo Meyers, and Katherine Herbert daughter of Mrs. Arthur Herbert.
 They showed up at the Meyers home shortly after daybreak. Kath- erine was in tears. Roseanna took the matter lightly and laughingly explained their escapade. Their dis appearance last night was laid to 8 dispute with their school teacher.
 Leaving their homes, with little money and only their diaries in which to jot down their experiences, they said they originally intended to go to Maine. In an adventurous spirit, however, they decided first to spend the night on the island, which they reached by wading a brook and laying blanks end to end over a channel.
 A night in the open changed their minds and they returned home for breakfast and forgiveness. Rosean- na was put to bed. Katherine re- turned to school ito get the whole thing off my chest"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
$15,O ,OOO Death Suits
 To Be Allowed Soon
New Law Effective July I-InsuranCe Firms to Col
 Iect Higher Premiums Under New Legislation

Motor Vehicle Department to jIbe with the legislative act which allows a person to collect damages of $I5,- 900 for accidental death instead of $10,000 which was the former limit.
 The new law will be in effect on and after July 1 and the Motor Ve- hicle Department will require the additional proof of responsibility at the same time. Proof of financial responsibility is required by the Mo- tor Vehicle Department of persons under 18 years of age to whom li- censeS are issued; persons who have been in previous accidents; and those who have in some way violated the motor vehicle statutes and come within the scope of the authority of the commission.
 Higher premiums will be collected by the insurance companies under these circumstances, and in many instances the number of policies issued is expected to be increased considerable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
New Additions
 To Convent May Exceed $5O,OOO
Permit Granted For RenO- vatiOfl of Sacred Heart
 Sisters Home

Exterior contours of the convent of the Church of the Sacred Heart on Wolcott street will be completely altered by two new additions that will be completed before the end of the summer school recess. Both additions will be to the front of the build ing, and together with reno- vationS to the interior build ing will represent an expenditure of approximately $50,0O0.
 Building Inspector Patrick Carlin issued the necessary permit for construction to Rev. Henry Quinn, pastor of the Sacred Heart church today. Accommodation for at least a dozen more sisters will be provided by the additions, one of which will be provided by the additions, one of which will be three-stories high, and the other two stories. The additions will be of brick structure with Indi- ana limestone trim.
 The original convent, which is three stories high, will be completely lined with 8 brick veneer.
 Included in the additions will be a stage, auditorium, reception room, recreation room and office on the first floor; and sewing rooms, and sleeping quarters on the second and third stories.
 Father Quinn stated today that he was not certain whether or not more sisters would be added to the con- vent at the completion of repairs. He expects that with all additions the convent will be ready for occupancy about August IS. When the convent was constructed, about 1905, he con- tinued, quarters were only provided for 12 nuns, and congestion resulted when more than that number were quartered.
 A shortage of nuns as teachers in the Sacred Heart schools will prob ably be eliminated when the new quarters are provided. During the past few years at least two teachers have not been sisters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
MERIT SYSTEM TO
 STUDY CRITICISMS
Local Unit to Issue State ment on Mayors Sug-
 gestiOns Shortly

Officers of the Waterbury Chap ter, Connecticut Merit System asso- citation, today were studying Mayor Frank Hayes criticisms of the pro- posed civ:e service amendment for the city and will issue a statement within 8 few days. Meantime the chapter is continuing to secure signatures to petitions calling for a referendum on the amendment in October.
 Mayor Hayes, in a letter to John B. Goss, secretary of the chapter, said yesterday that he considers the plan too complicated and as- serted that it would give too much power to the civil service board and the director of personnel. He said he favors a simple, workable plon for civil service. The mayor appended to his letter series of criticisms of the proposed amend ment, section by section, pointing out what he claimed were flaws. The chapter has filed the city clerk 200 copies of the proposed amendment. This procedure was re- quested recently by the board of aldermen.
 Mayor Hayes criticisms of the text of the amendment will not change the activities of the chapter in any way. The plan of bringing the question before the electorate will be continued,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
MORE WITNESSES
 OFFER TESTIMONY
S8O,OOO Suit of West Vir- ginia Man Not to Be
 Ended Today

The parade of out-of-state wit nesses in the $80,000 civil action of Warner Moore Jr., of West Virginia against the Waterbury Tool Com pany continued yesterday afternoon and today in superior court before Judge Kenneth Wynne and the jury. Arrangements were made to- day to hear further evidence in the case tomorrow, short calendar day, for counsel are certain that the case will not be concluded today.
 Moore sues as administrator of the estate of his father, the late Warner Moore, to recover sums al- 1egedly due him as a result of stock transactions which resulted in the sale of the Waterbury Tool Com pany to the present owners, the Sperry Corporation, of New York. A total of 1878 shares is involved.
 The plaintiffs side of the case has been completed, and the suit is now in the midst of the defendants
 allegations. After spending most (
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Midsummer Day

Todd ywas an ideal midsummer day, so called. The 24th of June Is also St. Johns day, marking the feast of St. John the Baptist. Midsummer day follows tho first day of summer in the seasonal calendar. In England the 24th was known as one of the English quarter days. In olden countries the day was and perhaps still is the occasion of ceremony and fes- tival. Tho eve of the day is known as Midsummer Eve.
 The longest day of the summer has already terminated and pass ing on a day or two into the sea- son the 24th came to be known
 as midsummer day. As this has been one of the finest of the sea- son as to sunshine and tempera- ture it might be said to be an ideal one, one of the rare ones that one looks for in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
SPOTLIGHTZNG- Brass City News
Two Injured

Ralph Geneva, 3, of 29 America street, suffered only minor injuries early last night when struck wy a car driven by Joseph Adriitis, oi 16 Porter street, near his home. The boy was taken to Waterbury hospi- tai and kept overnight for observa- tion.
 The driver told police that the youngster ran from the sidewalk di- rectly into the path of his car.
 Stanley SamoliS, 19, of 108 Ernest street, sustained decorations of the head and arms when struck by an automobile driven by William ShepardSon of Middlebury, at Four Corners on the Middlebury road Samolis was taken to Waterbury hospital for treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Trial Ends

Necessity for further trial of the $10,000 suit of James Atkins against the Albert Furniture Com pany was eliminated yesterday afternoon when a settlement was effected. The case had been on trial before Judge Miles F. McNiff in the court of common pleas for the two preceding days. No settle- ment figure was divulged.
 Atkins. represented by Attorney Walter J. Lynch, sought to re- cover for permanent injuries said to have been caused by fall over pipe which was projecting into the aisle of the defendants store. Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch represented the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

yesterday in the witness chair, Francis H. Clergue, of Montreal, Canada, former president and direc- tor of the Waterbury Tool Company was recalled today. Other witnesses heard since yesterday include Har- old W. Twinblomm of Naugatuck, Charles Sanderson of Orange, New Jersey; Gerald P. Brophy of Bronx vile. New York; Dougal McCallum of New York city; George Spader of New York City and William Case of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Suffers

Severely burned yesterday aft- ernoon while working in Wood bury, George Mabry, A, of 365 Willow street, was under treat mcnt at Waterbury Hospital to- day. He suffered burns of the right arm and shoulder, and left leg, while working on 8 power line.
 Mabry was given emergency treatment at the scene, and then taken to the hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Rocco Devino will be held tomorrow morning at 8 O. clock from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel where 8 solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today.
 The funeral of John J. Hogan will be held tomorrow morning at S:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St.. Francis church at o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
ACTRESS MARLENE
 DIETRICH HAPPY

Hollywood, June 24-(UP)-Mar- lene Dietrich rounded out five years of trousers-wearing today with a pert T told you SO" to the stylists she shocked back in the summer of 1892. Women everywhere are wear ing them now, the exotic German film star pointed out. T adopted them because they are comfortable" :" she said. "Women everywhere are wearing trousers today. But now we call them slacks. If lived in New York, or London, or Paris, might not wear slacks, but Hollywoods in- formal atmosphere lends itself to sports wear"
 Hollywood press agents always credited Miss Dietrich with 8 mas terful publicity stunt when she caus- ed an international controversy by adopting the mannish tailored wear. Today the blonde actress disclaimed credit. T did not wear them, as many people have said, to attract attention. I never do anything for the purpose"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

The projects in clude the paving of Homer street in Waterville, Willow street and Roseland avenue, Con- gress avenue, and, joined as one project, Exchange Place and the intersection of West Main and Will low streets.
 The inspection tour may result in recommendation by the board of works as to what should be the next items in the city's vast paving program. Several streets proposed for paving will be examined.
 The proposed Baldwin street bridge project will be studied by the group, as will the proposed work at South Main street, Washington avenue and Washington streets. The tour will take the officials into every section of the city and will last sev- eral hours.
 Following the tour the group will meet for dinner and a discussion of what recommendations should be made as to new projects to be sug- gested to the city government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
City Officials Inspect
 Streets Tomorrow
Several Recommendations to Board of Works May
 Follow Annual TOur-- Baldwin Street Bridge on List

City officials will make summer inspection tour of the city tomorrow, studying projects completed, under" way and planned In the party will be City Engineer Rob- ert A. Cairns Superintendent of Streets Thomas Femng members of the Board of Works and other members of the city government.
 Among the projects to be studied will be the four recently announced projects in the oitys paving program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Forefts $2OO

John Luke, g, of 34 Sunset avenue, was ordered rearrested when he failed to appear in city court today. Bonds of $200, post ed to insure his appearance, were ordered forfeited by Judge by Judge John F. McGrath.
 Luke was arrested yesterday on a breach of the peace charge. The bonds were furnished by Will fred Delage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Seriously III

Private William Reynolds, oldest private in point of serv- ice in the Waterbury fire de- pertinent, was seriously i'll at St. Mary's hospital today.
 The fireman suffered a heart attack early last night while on duty at Engine Co. 2, East Main street. He was rushed to the hospital in the police ann bulance. The hospital reported this afternoon that his condi- ton was grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Case Estate

An estate of $12,779.33 was left by the late Mrs. Alice Case, who died May "A. The appraisal of assets was filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court today. The estate is com- prised of real estate and cash.
 Property on Elizabeth street is valued at $7,500. The following bank deposits are listed: Citi- zens and Manufacturers Ma tional Bank, S191.69; Merchants Trust O., $1,4O6.09; Waterbury Savings Bank, $3,581.55.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Know Her?

Mrs Augustine s. Lahey of Tndio, California is seeking the whereabouts of her sister, Mrs. John Woodzieck, who is thought to have been living here some time since 193S. Her maiden name was Schilling. Assistance of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan is sought by Mrs. Lahey in 8 cOm- munication received yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT N0TVCE 0E AppU.UEA TIT

This is to give notice that I. KATHERINE zUOUS, of 827 Bank St.. Waterbury, Conn, have filed m application dated June 23rd. 1887, for @ a Re RestaSrant Permit ssJs for ths sais of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 22 North Leonard St., Waterbury, Conn. The business IS owned by Katherine Zuous. of 827 Bank St.. Waterbury. Conn, and will be con ducted by Katherine Zuous, of 8z7 Bank St., Waterbury. Conn, as per. mittee.
 KATHERINE ZUoUS.
 Dated June 2Srd, 1887. 6-24-7-1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Persons required by the Motor Vehicle Department to show proof Of financial responsibility must now be insured for $15.000 single person injury, and $l5,000 group coverage instead of the former coverage of $iO,OO0-3 310. 900. An announcement to this effect has been made by the