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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18

Officers of the state auxiliary were easily recognized by their white dresses. Mrs. Helen Bro- phy, president of the local auxili- ary, was dashing to and fro this morning making sure that dele gates were being attended to.
 One of the first arrivals was State Adjutant William P. Dibble, now of Meriden, but formerly of Waterbury. His room at The Elton was a meeting place for the rest of the early arrivals.
 Some bunting apparently ready to be put for the parade was found on Scovill street, near South Main street, was found by police last night. It is awaiting its owner at police headquarters.
 The street vendors of pins and badges (who by the way have no authorization from the VFW) were certainly aggressive enough in attempting to make their sales. They literally buttonholed passers- by, clutching them with both hands and trying to dispose of a souvenir.
 The mems convention opening today is the 17th annual state gathering. It is the 18th annual encampment for the auxiliary.
 Uniforms of all types and de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
Fell Into Pit

John Whalen of this city to- day named the Lincoln Land company defendant fin a $10,O0O civil action filed in the court of common pleas. The plaintiff ale legeS injuries as a result of a fall into a pit at 36 Grand street, March l, 1887. The property Is owned by the Lincoln Land company.
 It is claimed that the putt was dug by workmen for the defend- ant, who failed to identify or safeguard the danger. The fall is said to have occurred after dark. Attorney Perry Graicer- stein appears for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
OVERSIGHT IN
 NAMING JUDGES

Hartford, Conn, June 18-CUP)- Four of Governor Cross judgeship appointments bounded back to him today for correction of oversights.
 In two instances he appointed judges beyond the constitutional age of 70; another was named to post that did not exist and the fourth appointee was found to have been dead for year.
 The unconstitutional appointments were those of E. Stanley Welles, as deputy judge of Newington town court, and Hugh Hearns as deputy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
Hit By Car

street.. was injured at 6:45 o'clock this morning when struck by an automobile at Silver and East Main streets. Loy was taken to St. Mary's hospital. His injuries include a laceration over the right eye. and decorations of the face and hands.
 Motor Patrolman Alfred Over- ton arrested the driver of the car, Joseph Johnson, of 159 Prospect street, Huntsville, on a charge of violating the rules of the road.
 Cars operated by Joseph Fa- migletti of Clemati5 avenue, and John Dooley, of New Haven, col- lided at midnight last night on Watertown avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
FORECLOSURES

Special hearing on the foreclosure proceedings of Roland H. Camp against Francis P. Guilfoile will be conducted in superior court by Judge Kenneth Wynne this after noon at 2:45.
 The foreclosure involves the Cowell- -Guilfoile building at the cor ner of Leavenworth and Grand streets, and is based on promis- sorry note of $45,000. Judgment by default was entered by Judge Wynne at last weeks short calen- dar session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
May Sue

Nicola Russo, who claims to have been shot in the leg and abdomen by an employe of the Charles A. Templeton company, was today granted permission in superior court Co bring suit against the company, which is in receivership. No objection to the petition was offered.
 The complaint sets out that Russo was shot September IF, 1886 as an empl0ye of the hard ware store was experimenting with or testing the gun. Judge Kenneth Wynne granted the necessary permission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
Fake Agent!

Police today issued a warning against 2 salesman falsely rep- resenting himself as an emplOye Of the Connecticut Light < Power Co.,, and who is selling a fluid for cleaning gas stoves. He IS said to have been working in the Brooklyn section.
 The salesman offers q bottle containing a fluid that looks like kerosene. He says 1t is a pat ented compound for cleaning gas burners. Police say 1t is use- less and that those who spend 50 cents or a dollar for 1t are simply wasting money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
CIO Recruit

John L. Mulholland, vice presi- dent of the Central Trades and Labor council of New York, an- nounced yesterday that the Amer ican Newspaper guild was one of the 46 unions now under A. F. of l.. suspension because of its re- cent affiliation with the Commit tee for Industrial Organization. The members of the Waterbury Newspaper guild met yesterday afternoon and voted to endorse the CIO affiliatiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18

:, judge of Naugatuck borough court.
 Chester Likely was named dep- uty judge of the newly created Guil- ford town court and later it was found the legislature made no pro- vision for the position.
 The governor named Peter Ro- bitaille, deceased, to succeed him. self as deputy judge of the Sprague town court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
Bus Removed

Police yesterday ordered the re- moval of the Danbury -Pough- keepsie bus which had been parked on Freight street for more than a week. The vehicle was lowed to a garage.
 Numerous inquiries about the bus were received, and police in- vestigation resulted in a report that the bus had broken down and that mechanics were working on it at the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
ASSIGNED

Grant Garrett and Seena Owen today were assigned by Paramount to prepare the screen play for the Fanchon production, Summer Ro- mance," story of 8 vacation camp for adults, from an original by Don Hartman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
BIG CAST

Karen Morley, Allen Mowbray, Roscoe Karns, Eduardo Cianelli and Milf Monti have been cast to play in "On Such A Night" formerly "sFlood Crest. an original screen play by Morley P. Cassidy, g. 6. Field and John D. Klorer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18
COmtinuances

Several drivers were given cOntinuances to Mondays traf- fic court session in city court today.
 The cases continued were as follows: John Johnson, g, of Macauley avenue, operating without a license; Salvatore Barbieri, 29. of 197 Division street, operating without . li- cense; and DOmenic Angelic, 31, of 36O Pine street, violating the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18

It is estimated that one-seventh of all federal income is gained from taxes on tobacco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-18

Uniforms of all types and de-
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Says Boake Carter

The people of these nations are barred from
speaking in their own defense or from making
known their will. They are but sheep, to be
driven from battlefield to battlefield, at the
whims and fancies of one ruler.
Is that what Mr.. Roosevelt is striving for?
Neutrality LGU Ignored
The Congress enacted the Neutrality Law, at
the wish of the people. Mr.. Roosevelt has blandly
ignored it.
When Mr.. Roosevelt was asking the people to
vote hirn into the Presidency second time, he
said at Chautauqua: 81 wish 7 could keep war
from all nations. but that is beyond my power.
can at least make certain no act Of the United
States helps to produce or promote war. If we
face the choice Of profits or peace, the Nation
will answer-must answer-'we choose peace ="
Mr.. Roosevelt in his telegram to Landon de-
clares: 1--WE owe some measure Of cooperation
and even leadership in maintaining standards
of conduct helpful to the ultimate goal Of peace.
When he wanted political office, Mr. Roose-
welt was for any and every policy that preserved
American neutrality. Now that he has political
office, Mr.. Roosevelt declares to a discredited
leader Of another political party that he wills
America must accept profits before peace, and
any one who happens to gainsay him is, ipso
facto, a traitor.
A more shocking, wicked piece Of sophistry to
delude the American people has not been pro
posed by any American President since another
Democratic President put the Nation into a war
with Mexico during the time Of Abraham Lincoln.
(BoGke Carriers opinions are his otDn and not
necessarily those of The Washington TinesC
(word copyright 1887 by King Features Syndicate Inc
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Church PLAY
PetWOrth NJ. E.. Will
Repeat Drama

Tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock
the Christmas drama, why the
Chimes Rang" will be presented
at Petworth M. E. Church. The
story was written by Elizabeth Ap-
thorp McFadden, and dramatized
by Raymond Macdonald Alden.
It was given a year ago in
this church, and became so pop
ular as to create a demand that it
be repeated. It Is now given by
the original cast, under the direc-
ton Of Martha Stauffer.
At II a. m. the minister, Rev.
r. L. Wood, will conduct the Serv-
ice of morning worship, and
preach on Prisoners Of Hopeless
ness" The choir, directed by
Ardist Atkinson Cannon, will re-
peat selected numbers Of Christ
mas music which have been re-
quested. The children's story SER
mon will be entitled: THE Build
er'S Plans"
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
10000 PERSONS
BROUGHT XMAS
BY CHEER CLUB
Food, Toys, Clothing
Make Up Gifts

For ten thousand mothers, faith
ers, and children facing a bare
Christmas today, the legend that
there is a Santa Claus became a
reality.
Food, clothing, and toys for the
kids, many OF the toys mended and
repaired, but nevertheless service
able, were delivered to gloom-filled
homes today to spread bit of
Christmas cheer.
All this was the work Of the
Christmas Cheer Club, sponsored
by the Loew's Theaters, Radio Sta
ton WJSV, the Washington
Herald and The Washington
Times, working with the staff of
the city Fairgrounds department.
Firemen and policemen aided
Cheer Club workers to distribute
their wares and to see that not
one Of more than 5000 kiddies
would be disappointed today.
Those donors who didn't have
food or toys to contribute gave
money instead,
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
GEOLOGY GROUP
TO MEET DEC. q

The eighteenth annual meeting
Of the Society of Economic Geolo-
gists will be held here December
28 to 80 in conjunction with the
fjftieth annual meeting of the Geo.
logical Society Of America, with
approximately 500 scientists at
tending.
Speakers will include H. D.
MiSer and D. F. Hewett of the
United States Geological Survey;
Prof. G. M. Schwartz of the Uni
versity of Minnesota, Robert D.
Butler of the Massachusetts, Insti-
tute of Technology, a nd S. G..
Lasky Of the Federal Geological
Survey.
The annual "gridiron" opera Of
the Pick and Hammer Club, com.
posed of a group of Washington
biologists, will pr sent a show
Wednesday in Roosevelt High
School. The playlet was written by
G. F. Loughlin, chief geologist of
the United States Geological Sur.
Vey.
A Washington committee headed
by Mrs. N, H. Darto is planning en-
tertainment for 200 wives and
daughters who will accompany the
delegates to WASHINGTON,
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Park Police
SGUe Pup
InRiUer

Two park policemen became
Christmas heroes yesterday and
rescued a doughty German police
dog from a watery grave in the
Potomac River. They were Sergt.
o. r. Reese and B. J. Beckman.
They spotted the plight of the
pup as he fought valiantly to
reach shore near the Watergate.
How he got in the river has not
been determined.
Sergeant Reese threw a rope
around the struggling pup and
hauled him in.
A good dinner at the Animal
Rescue League seemed to revive
the dogs spirit.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
LIMERICK CASE
SOLUTION RESTS
ON HUNTED MAN
Police Mark Time; Key
Witness Elusive

Local police marked time today
in the Beulah Limerick murder
mystery, awaiting the arrest to-
night in a nearby city Of the long
sought "key witness"
This individual, whom Major
Ernest w. Brown, Superintendent
Of Police, intimates is a man, is to
be picked up for the Washington
police in his home town. He Is
one Of the most important persons
connected with the seven-year-old
shooting, police say.
It Is hoped that from his lips,
the investigators will be able to
piece together a story that will
blast the "whoopee" girls Staying
wide open.
MRS. LANGDON HIDDEN
In the meantime Mrs. Rose
Langdon, wife of Robert Lang
don, "the cop on the beat" at
the time Of the killing, is still in
a secret hideaway here. Police
say she Is not under arrest and
is waiting for them to break
the case. The mysterious "key"
witness, who is expected to be
located tonight by police, will be
questioned in Mrs. Langdon's pres
ence.
Beulah Limerick, charter mem
Der Of the "Sky High Whoopee
Club" was found dead in q house
on Nineteenth Street Southeast on
December 81, 1880.
She was believed to have died
from natural causes until the un-
dertaker discovered she had been
shot in the head and her hair care
fully combed over the wound.
CRIME SENSATION
This unexpected discovery
caused one Of the crime sensations
Of the year. The attractive victim
had been employed as an usher at
Polls Theater and kept a diary in
which she recounted intimate de-
tails Of the Whoopee Clubs activi-
ties.
Police laid a dragnet for all Of
her many boy friends and numer-
GUS other persons who had the
run Of the house. But the inten-
sive police investigation produced
no solution Of the mystery.
Several days ago Mrs. Langdon
returned here from New York with
the police lieutenant who inveSti-
gated the case. The present in
vestigation apparently rests solely
on the hope Of getting the ''key"
man to talk. If he doesn't, police
indicate the case will once more
return to the files as "unsolved.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

ems the hand Of Government, but gives all our
citizens a good example"
Foreign POlicy's Critics Hit
What did Landon say? He cracked down on
Congressmen and Senators who presumed to
criticize the Roosevelt foreign policy
Since when in time Of peace, are Congress
men, who supposedly represent the citizens OF
this Nation, to be considered unpatriotc in dis
clssing and debating measures which may bring
ruin to America, sorrow to families and death to
many citizens? Since when, in democracy,
are the peoples representatives to make them
selves subservient to a man.made oligarchy, who
also happens to be the military commanderin-
chief as well?
That situation prevails in Germany. It pre-
walls in Japan. It is paramount in Italy. In
all these totalitarian nations the military rules
supreme and the civilian Government is gagged.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
YuIein Jail
V0grGnt Runs AfOUL
OF Police Spirit

Because he overestimated the
softening effect Of Yuletide on a
.policeman't heart, Rufe Sanders,
38-year-old vagrant, will spend the
Christmas season behind bars at
the District Jail.
Last Thursday, Sanders ap-
Policeman r. M. Moody
at Sixth Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue N. w., and related a sad
story Of empty pockets and the
necessity of obtaining carfare to
Walter Reed Hospital, where he
was being treated.
Moody's heart melted and he
gave the vagrant a dime. Later
he noticed Sanders soliciting
others. Further investigation dis
closed that another policeman
had also been touched"
Police Judge Mcmahon yester-
day sentenced Sanders to IS days.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
GROCER ROBBED
OF S40O BY PAIR

Defying extra policemen and
ignoring the Christmas spirit Of
good will, holdup men and sneak
thieves continued their depreda-
ton in the District and surround
ing communities last night. De-
tectives today were busy on the
trail of the offenders.
Crimes reported in the Christ
mas atmosphere included every
thing from a $400 robbery of a
Sanitary Grocery store to the
theft of an electric train, probably
intended for some hopeful small
boy, and a quart of whisky.
Two men, one brandishing a
knife and boasting of his prowess
with the blade, held up a Sanitary
grocery store at 224 Carroll Ave.,
Takoma Park, Md. One man pro-
duced gun and ordered Wallace
Shirley, manager, to hand over
contents of the cash register. The
pair sped into the District in a
waiting machine, taking $400.
Purse SnatcherS victimized two
women. Catherine Hays, of 211O
o st. N. W., lost $40 when her
pocketbook was grabbed by man
as she walked near Sixteenth and
Church Streets Northwest. Doris
Powell, Of 102 Fifteenth st. S. E.,
lost So when her purse was jerked
from her hand at Seventh Street
and New York Avenue Northwest.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
1900 WPA JOBS
HELD ASSURED

A message Of real Christmas
cheer went out last night to 1900
employees Of WPA statistical Of
fices in New York, Philadelphia,
Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Salt
Lake City, Houston and San Fran
cisco.
Facing loss of their jobs be-
cause statistical office work had
been transferred to regional Of
fices, the 1890 workers were as
sured by Miss Eleanor Nelson,
secretary-treasurer of the United
Federal Workers Of America, that
WPA officials had promised to
transfer them to white collar"
projects in their home cities.
Corrington Gill, Assistant WPA
Administrator, notified her, Miss
Nelson said, that transfers would
be made in time to prevent the
workers from losing any pay.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Dear Washington By Helen Ennry

A happy holiday to all defeated candidates, to
successful candidates who secretly wish they had
lost.
Merry Christmas to the Germans who make
music boxes, toys that you wind up, jolly Santa
dens and doll houses.
Merry Christmas to the Russians who catch
the caviar To the Spaniards who bottle the
sherry To the French who blend the fragrance
of flowers. To the Japanese who grow cherry
trees. To the English makers of plum pudding,
strawberry JAM tweeds and woolly sweaters
Merry Christmas to traffic policemen, to the
mothers Of college cheer leaders and choir boys,
and to newspaper carriers.
Merry Christmas to the young gentlemen who
make sandwiches at drug stores and the beauty
parlor operators who struggle to change worthy
women into prina donnas.
Best Wishes to Clerks
Merry Christmas to gift wrappers in depart
ment stores. To clerks in complaint depart.
ments and telephone operators who can never
answer back.
To grocery boys in chain stores who grin as
they reach for canned goods on the top shelf.
Merry Christmas to Mr.. Roosevelt Corden
Hull and Sumner Welles and to all those who
are honestly trying to keep us out Of war.
Merry Christmas to those who believe that
peace on earth is possible, to those who think
tolerantly, who are generous without being
condescending.
Merry Christmas to old friends and new
friends.
Merry Christmas to Santa Claus.
Merry Christmas 10 YOU.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
'After-GIoW'
DR.. Rustin. to Speak
At Carol Service

DR.. John W. Rustin, pastor OF
Mount Vernon Place M. e. Church,
South, will preach on "The After
Glow" at the II a. m. service to
morrow. The choir, by request
will repeat the singing Of the
"Hallelujah Chorus" from "The
Messiah" by Handel; the quartet
will sing as offertory selection
Dickinson's, "Out on the Plains
Shepherds Watching"
The evening service at 8 o'clock
will be a carol service with a
candlelight professional. Dr.. Rus
tin will tell the story Of the
Lost Word"
A Watch Night service will be
held in the church auditorium
at II p. m. Friday. At 10 o'clock
there will be a social hour in the
church school auditorium.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

collectors and dishwashers in restaurants,
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to the clerks in dime stores,
whose work provides the income on which Bar
bara Hutton ran away. escaping taxes.
To the Salvation Army man who hangs the
Hngling coat hangers at the back Of his wagon
II 1eftovers, happy Yuletide.
70 The Sick, Greetings
Merry Christmas to all the children IN all the
Vorh
To the cheerful nck in the hospitals, to the
Unhappy well, greetings.
Merry Christmas to the distinguished char.
cters who decline to run for the Presidency in
pA0
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Glen Echo Church
To Receive Flag

There will be a Christmas Day
Candle Light Service in the
Chapel Of the Redeemer, Glen
Echo, at 4:30 p. m. today. Sun
day, at $50 a. m, there will be
a special service in the Chapel in
keeping with the spirit Of the
Christmas season, and during
which an American Flag will be
presented by Mrs. Contee S. Flick
len, Regent Of E Pluribus Unum
Chapter of the Daughters Of The
American Revolution, in honor OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Traband, Of Upper Marlboro,
Maryland.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
By Evalw Walsh Mclean

and feed the ducks at the Old Mill, and he
found great pleasure in collecting ship models
Of all descriptions. His son, George Dewey, has
given most of this wonderful collection to the
city Of Chicago
The one thing that the Admiral did that the
American people could never understand was to
deed the house they gave him over to his wife.
Perhaps, even at this late date, can offer an
explanation that has never before been revealed.
The story behind that act is very interesting,
and it sheds light on the great love and under
standing that existed between Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey.
Mrs. Dewey was determined that the Admirals
only son. George. charming and delightful man
still living in Chicago, should inherit the house,
and the only way this could be accomplished
was by having the house decided over to her. At
once she made the deed over to George who
was the Admirals son by former marriage. If
this had not been done, her family would have
inherited the house as matter Of course. Ac-
tually, this move was an expression Of love and
trust, for the Deweys were both so proud Of this
charming gift from the American people.
Characteristic Action At Manila
think one of the finest examples Of the Ad-
mirals greatness was his action after the battle
at Manila When he learned the people were
terrified of the sacking and murder that is the
usual aftermath of battle he sent the fleets
band to play concert in the city square Fear
faded and peace came to these people when they
heard the reassuring strains Of the beautiful
music He certainly knew how to take the sting
out Of conquest.
One OF my greatest treasures is the cane chair
he used on the bridge during that famous battle,
and the engraved plate that Identifies it.
"You may fire when ready Gridley," were the
words by which the Admiral lived all through
his life. He was always ready to face whatever
came with an unflinching courage and a great
heart.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Democrats Plan
New Year Dance

Plans for the annual New Year
Eve ball Of the Young Democratic
Club Of Falls Church, Va, from II
70. m. to dawn, are being made by
the committee, headed by Barrett
Keith, club president. The dance
will be held in the Madison ball.
room. Lee Highway, n ear Falls
Church.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

American War. The day is to
be observed with a fitting
memorial service at the Cathe-
dral. This seems particularly
appropriate, as he was one OF
the first trustees Of the Cathe-
dral, and it was he who Of
fered the motion to have the
chapter accept the plans to
go ahead with the beautiful
monument that is slowly grow
ing before our eyes.
I was fortunate enough to
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
Duncan to Direct
Special Chorus

r. Todd Duncan, professor in
the Howard University School Of
Music, will direct the choir Of
Plymouth Congregational Church
tomorrow at II a. M, in the sing.
ing Of '"The Messiah" by Mandel.
This special Christmas program
of music will be presented by the
senior choir of the church.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
33 Socks Await
Santa in House

Santa Claus got quite a shock
last night when he crawled down
the chimney of the L. j. Sterling
home at Leonardtown, Md, and
found 33 stockings hung by the
fireplace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling have II
children. What with in-laws and
grandchildren, the total is now
33, which forces Santa to repleniSh
his bag after every visit to the
Sterling residence.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

tlonS or his foreign policies.
There can be absolutely no
other Interpretation Of the SEN
timents expressed in his tele-
gram to ALI Landon. They are
the same insane sentiments
which echoed and reechoed
from his Chicago speech. They
are sentiments which are those
not Of q leader Of q democ.
racy, but Of q dictator.
What does his telegram say?
"The generous spirit Of your