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The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-06

SEATTLE, March 6, = Cap tain William Fisher, supervising inspector for the Federal Bureau of Marine Inspection and Naviga tion announced today that the government Investigating board had filed charges of "unSkillful- ness" against Heine Berger of the ship DiScoverer, whose second mate was lost overheard in an Alaskan storm last November g.
 Berger was charged with 'in- attention to his duty while in charge of the Discoverer and not making any attempt to rescue By ron Smith. the second mate, who was lost overboard".
 Berger's trail is set for March 17th.
 Charges were also preferred az ainst Captain Edward McNeilly pilot of the freighter Edward Luckenbach, and Captain Isaac Turppa, pilot of the Italian yes
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-06
Many Dead, Belief
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated PresS)
 MADRID, March 6, Many persons are believed dead in the government-held city of Aran- juez, after a night of terror in which insurgent planes, making repeated visits, dropped more than fifty bombs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-06
CHARGES P-R2IzlFIE1l.2E2TIT. AGAINST SEVERAL,
 SHIPPING MEN
(By The Associated Press)

1idICQ 1 eSS
 se. Felfy which co'lided in the Columbia River February 17th, and also against Captain David arker, master of the Bremerton ferry which ran down a skiff in Elliott Bay during a dense fog las, October 17th, resulting in the drowning of two fishermen.
 The charges against Berger and Parker were the first returned by the recently created "A" Investi- gat.ng Board which makes inquir ies into loss of life at sea.
 Both may appear for hearing with their attorneys, and are at liberty to call witness on their own behalf.
 Berger said after his prelimin- ary hearing, it was the largest wave he ever saw at sea and believed it was caused by an earth quake, when referring to the in cident when Smith went over board.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-06
Wants Husband Declared Dead
 Is Unheard Of
(By The Associated Press)

\0y AuS <1SoOC10tcO A1S00j
 SEATTLE, March 6, - Mrs. Bessie Cappler of Fairbanks ask ed the Federal district court to declare her husband Lewis, dead and also authorize payment here of five thousand dollar war risk policy.
 The petition was filed here on her behalf by attorney George Flood, who stated she had Last heard from him when he wrote from New York June 22nd 1929 that he was going to Africa to take a mining engineering posi- tion. The petition also stated his mother in Fairbanks had receiv- ed similar messages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
SOUTH BECOMES ] SOCIAL SECURITY ! TESTING GROUND
Federal Law Upheld in Broad Ruling By U. s. District Court in Alabama; Mississippi Act is Approved;
 Alabama Law in Dispute
BY MAYNARD STITT United Press Staff COrrespOndcnt

testing ground for the consttuonaIity of the ad minstrations social security program Results been varied The Federal Social Security law has been upheld decson the Alabama law-n regard to unemployment compensation nsurancehas been declared both valid and
 invalid and the Mississippi state law has been upheld
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
|MarketMadeAdDance
 Again At Start Today
Active Trading Under Leadership of Motor, Steel
 Shares s-Buying Resumed With Morning Opening
BY ELMER c. WALLER United Press Financial Editor)


 New York, Feb. 3-Ti.e stock market advanced today in active trading under lead of motor sld steel shares.
 Buying which developed in auto- mobile shares after the eviction or. der against Fisher body sit-down strikers was resumed. General Mo- tors opened 1000 shares at 67 t-2 up 3-4. Chrysler opened 1000 shares at l27 up 3-S. Studebawer equaied its high at IT up 1-4 and Packard opened 1000 shares at Il 1-2 up l-8.
 Crucible steel had 5-8 advance at a new high of 61 5-8. Bethlehem gained 1-8 to 83 IA on an open- ing block of 1000 shares. U. s. Pipe 8s Foundry gained 3-4 to new high of 71 IA, and U. 8. Steel gained 3-8 to 97 on an opening block oS 1000 shares and later equalled the high since 1881 of 97 1-2.
 TexaS Corporation equalled it's high of 57 5-8 and Phillips made 3 new high of 56 a 1-4 gain. Railroad equipment issues continued in de" mand, New York Air brakes gail- ing 1-2 to a high of 9l l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
959 New Telephone.
 Subscribers In 1886
Interesting Figures Released at Annual Meeting Yes- terday-Exchange Here Had Loss of 2,327 in l93z

which had been reduced from g to $50 per share in 1883, was in- creased to $1.75 in the final quar- ter of 1938. Wage increases were applied during the year at an az gregate rate of approximately $450, GOO per year.
 Depression
 Recalling that the company met depression conditions five yaars ago by shortening the work-week to 40 hours instead of laying of employees, the report stated that em- ployes' wages fo rthe short week now average higher than for the longer week previously in effect.
 Total operating revenues of the Company in 1886 were $16,774,23a and total operating expenses were $11 ,850,60 After payment of taxes and fixed charges, the balance available for dividends was $3,073, 37O.
 As of December 31, 1936, the bal ance sheet shows total assets oi $84 ,831 ,8f0, of which $50, ,253, ,803, is investment in telephone plant. To- tai assets at the end of the previous year were $83, 3,520,022.
 Reviewing the year, MT. Knight reported continued improvement in the character of telephone service especially with respect to speed, ac- curacy and transmission.
 Naugatuck Building
 Gross plant expenditures of $4,- 840,749 were for the most part in- cident to the connection of added telephone station equipment. Oth- CT activities included 8 dial install lation at West Hartford, erection of new Naugatuck central office building, where dial exchange will be placed in operation during 1937, and measures to protect against a possible recurrence of the 1886 flood conditions at Hartford.
 Tn March the company sold $16,- 00.000 of 3 IA per cent debentures, using 311 ,O00, ,0O0 to retire 10000, ,000 of outstanding 5 per cent deben- lures at 110 per cent of par value, and the balance to reduce indebted ness to the American Telephone and Telegraph company.
 Commenting on the death last March of James T. Moran, pres- ident of the company from 1917 to 103, MT. Knight said. His place in the development of the business waa outstanding. The legacy of his in- fluence is large and will endure.
 Vacancies on the board of di- rcctors were filled during the year by election of Thomas w. Farnam and D. Spencer Berger of New Ha- ven, and Fuller r. Barnes of Bris- tOl.
 MT. Knight also praised the tele- phone employees devotion to service during last springs floods? saying 1t had seldom, If ever, been "so im- peratively needed and so whole heartedly given"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
Y.M.C.A. Notes

Fifteen public and semi-public events are scheduled on the pro- gram of the Educational and In- dustrial Department of the Water bury Y. M. 0. A. during the month of February, as follows:
 February 5-Sound Movies on Hidden Enemies" (Lobby).
 February 8 - Health Forum --- Fighting Disease Around The World"-Dr. Alfred O. Dreher, speaker.
 February 9--Lobby Forum--aus- pices Current Events Club--Talk on Social Security'-Reginald Mo- hun, speaker.
 February i0-Yale- Dartmouth De- bate at Waterbury Women's Club.
 February 11--Industriai Foremen,s club dinner. Address by Abraham Epstein, executive secretary of the American Association for Social Security.
 February 12--Moving Pictures The Beneficent Reprobate" tLobby)
 February 15--Opening session -Ad- vanced class in Public Speaking.
 February 15--Health Forum = Speaker to be announced.
 February 16--Final session "Psy- chology and Management course
 February l7--Moving Pictures Travel Films in Colors" by William Wityak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
MOUNT HOLYOKE
 COLLEGE MELEE
Naming of Male President Has Caused Alumnae
 to Voice Protest

Boston, Feb. 3-(UP)--Calling the controversy over selection of the first male president of Mount Holy oke college a closed issue" eight trustees stood firm today against an alumnae committee5s demand they resign and rescind the selection of president-elcct Roswell Gray Ham.
 The eight trustees were members of . committee of nine that recom- mended--and subsequently were up- held by the remaining trusteeS-Dr. Hams election last June.
 We haven't the slightest inten- ton of asking the resignation of Dr. Ham," said Ava Morrison, president of the trustees and a member of the committee. We are standing right beside him. Neither have we any in- tention of resigning ourselves. The issue is closed now"
 Issue Is Not Closed
 From Miss Caroline Smiley. secre- tary of self-appointed alumnae committee of 100 opposing the Ham appointment, came vigorous denial that the issue was closed. She in- timated that the controversy would come to head at the trustees Msrcf1 meeting. Though not q mo1nbcr of this opposition commit tee, secretary Of labor Frances Per klns, a trustees, last June vigorously opposed election of 8 man as Mount Holyoke president.
 Morrison disclosed that Miss Sr1iley's committee had presented to the trustees at their November meeting a petition bearing 1045 names protesting against Hams election. Only 218 names. were those of Mount Holyoke Alumnac, how ever. The trustees Overwhelmingly" refused to reconsider their vote.
 Couldn't Find Woman
 1 Answering the committees charge that Dr. Hams appointment was '"'railroaded" through the board of trustees, Morrison said the selection group had attempted to find a wo- man for the post.
 Tn all we approached three wo- men," he said. but all declined for various reasonS. Then 1t was ques- ton of lowering our standards or clecting a man. We chose the lat ter"
 pr. Ham already is on the college payroll, according to Morrison. He officially severed his connection with Yale University, where he was an associate English professor, Mon day. He does not formally succeed 73-year r-old Mary Emma Woolley, resigned, until June, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
|GOV. CROSS MAY
 | GAIN HIS WISH
$25,OOO,O ,OOO Bond Issue Is to Be Reported Favor
 ably on Thursday
By GEORG R. MORRIS, JR.

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 3-(UP)-- The first of Gov. Cross major pro- posals to the general assembly--a $25, 100000 bond issue to fund the states floating debt and provide for an $1i 100000 building program neared speedy realization today.
 The finance committees of the senate and house, meeting jointly with the commissioner of finance and control, late yesterday agreed on favorable report. There was considerable debate, however, whether to break down the building allocations and the matter finally was left to the appropriations com mittee, to be grouped in single bill. Reported Thursday
 As 1t will be reported to the legis- lature Thursday, the measure will recommend appointment of a state bond commission to direct use of the issue as the need arises. The com mission will be composed of the governor, state treasurer and bank commissioner, Newton c. Brainard, Hartford, and George H. Woods Bridgeport.
 Bonds must be advertised for bids and the state treasurer will be au- thorized to borrow in anticipation of the issue.
 Opposition to emitting building al- locations from the bill was led by Sen. J. Kenneth Bradley, R., Vest port, who referred to 1t as an "$11,- 100000 pig in a bag" and a Jack Horner pie" which might lead to log-rolling throughout the entire session between the legislature and appropriations committee.
 Increase Voted Down
 A suggestion by Rep. Herbert k. Baldwin, R., Westport, the issue be increased by $6,000,000, was voted down.
 The building program would be carried out under federal grants and the governor has planned a trip to Washington to ascertain the Him. 1t Connecticut, could expect to ac- complish the construction delayed during the past four years.
 The committees approved a bill authorizing the town of Ridgefleld to issue $220,0 bonds for an addi- ton to the high school.
 With three days left during which new bills may be introduced, the legislature today had more than HOO awaiting committee assign ment. Nearly as many more were expecetd to be submitted before the Friday deadline.
 Two bills which came in today re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03

The total number of telephones in use in Waterbury, which dropped by 2327 in the year 1882, gained by 959 in 1936. according to official figures of the Southern New Eng land Telephone Co. Net increase in telephones in service in the area covered by the company was re- ported yesterday afternoon at the annual meeting by President Harry c. Knight.
 Number of phones in use began to drop here shortly after the crash in 1929. In 1890, there 283 residents who discontinued their phone serv- ice. The next year the figure mounted to 762, and then came the 2327 total in 1882. The loss dropped to 358 in 1883 and the pendulum began to swing the other way the following year.
 The year 1894 saw 454 new phones installed, while the total increase in 1885 was 594, followed by the gain of 950 last year.
 Other gains in this area last year were as follows: Naugatuck, 154; Watertown, 72; Thomaston, Al; and Cheshire, 19.
 State Figures
 Telephones in service in the entire company territory increased 15,593 to 8 total of 310,545 at the end of the year. However, neither the number of telephones nor the com pany's toll revenues have yet re- gained their pre-depression levels, Mir. Knight said. The relationship of earnings to plant investment, which was 6.72 per cent in 1929. and which declined to 4.32 per cent in 1884, showed recovery to 493 per cent in 1886.
 Earnings for 1938 were $768 per share, compared with $6.12 in 1935. The cOmDany's quarterly dividend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
Caiatina Society

Members of the Caiatina c Con- r1azlonali auxiliary named Miss Lena Lembo chairman of the en- tertainment committee at a meeting held last night in Moose hall. Others on the committee are: Misses Anna Tiscione, An- toinette Dalonges, Adeline o. brinibi, Julia Donofrio, Eva Man cini, Sylvia Juliano, Esther Mas troianni, Lena Capristo, Mrs. Somma and Mrs. Teresa Sforza. The next meeting will be held March 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
ROMAN CATHOLIC
 CHURCH ETERNAL
Article From Newspaper of MussOlini in Praise
 of Religion

Milan. Feb. 3.--fUPJ-An article In Premier Benito Mussolini8 news paper Popolo D Italia said today the Roman Catholic church was eternal, that it would withstand all adversitie8 in coming centuries as it had those of the past 1900 years
 Big men, be they Napoleon or Bismarck, disappear, but the church fefnains," said the article.
 In some quarters there was q tendency--as is usual--to agcribe the article to Mussolini himself, and to read into it a hint to Fuchrcr Adolf Hitler, if Hitler happened to hear of 1t, at time when Nazig are alarming Roman Catholic church authorities by campaign against dcnomlnatiOnal schools.
 Years of Peace Scarce
 The Vatican never enjoyed five years of peace and St. Peters boat has always been rocked by human storms but by divine strategy it never has sunk" said the article. Today 350,000, 900 souls still look toward Rome"
 The observations were part of q warm tribute to a book "Thc Vat lean, World Power. by the German historian Josef Bernhard.
 After the ebbing of the yicissitudes and struggle between church and empire, the article said. the church triumphs and imposes It's suprem- acy. This struggle, 1t said. lasted several centuries but cmperorg-be they Franks. Or TeutorS--could not be emperors without the blessing of the church.
 Survived Discussions
 It was pointed out that the church survived. the reformation and the French revolution and 1t was com mented that an institution backed by 1900 years Of life regarded human vicissitudes with an eye used to Eadge eternity by phases.
 The Vatican. freed from itS terri torial restrictions through the pact with Italy, was TOW the spiritual expression Of an empire for which A Mast 1900 years more Of life could . forecast. the article said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
Hints Offered on Worrying

Pasadena. Cal tUPJ -- David Scabnry. Eastern psychologist, ts telling Western audiences How to Worry Successfully One Of his rules js to worry with smile and another is to get the anger and pccyc out of the system before starting Co worry in order to give tiie latter q fair chance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03

commended investigation and revi- sion of the state election lsws. One sponsored by young republicans asked appointment of a commission of five by the governor, which would report to the next session. The other, authored by Sen. Joseph B Downs, D.. Norwich, would increase the commission membership to seven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03

lndias increased buying power Is reflected H. steady expansion of im- ports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
PrI,nltIxe Forest PIanned

BpOkanc, Wash. (U.P.) -- A primitive forest" ares, which is to remain untouched by ,civiliza- ton, Is being planned for central Washington by the U. Q. Forest Service, according to reports from Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-03
Flood OfDonatior1s Send
 Relief Fund To $24, 1A

A congratulatory telegram in con- nection with the splendid record of the local Red Cross chapter made SO far in the current emergency flood relief drive, which ig now more than $4,000 in excess of it's quota and still moving upwards, was re- ceived at the Waterbury headquar- ters today by John M. Burrall, chair man of the drive, from Walter Davidson, assistant manager of the eastern area.
 The message received today also stressed the fact that funds were still needed in order to carry out the relief program in the Ohio and Mississippi valley areas.
 New Goal
 In the meantime, the local total continued to approach the goal of 30,OOO. q high point which the local officials hope to attain. The present total is $24,174.78, With donations today amounting to $301.75. Though the total listed for today is com paratively small, it was reported at headquarters that contributions are still being recorded at the Field street office.
 Work is moving along also at the Red Cross chapters clothing station at the American Legion home on Holmes avenue, with donations being collected by workers every, day.
 Chairman Burrall stated this morning that an additional $3,000 would be sent to Washington today, this figure bringing the total for warded from the local office up to $23,000.
 Telegram
 The telegram received at head quarters today reads as follows: John M. Burrall, Chairman Waterbury Chapter, American Red
 Cross:
 Admiral Grayson congratulates Waterbury chapter on splendid achievement in behalf Red Gross flood relief fund. Needs continue to grow. Red Cross now caring for nearly million flood refugees in Ohio and Mississippi valleys. Operating one hundred thirteen field hospitals and three hundred seventeen con- centration camps. Red Cross fur nishing immediate emergency relief for refugees This must continue for many weeks until water has receded. Possibility additional towns must be evacuated and number refugees will grow. National chairman hopes citizens your chapter will continue respond fullest extent their gen. crosity.
 WALTER DAVIDSON"
 The fliglIreg for the local Red
Evening star., 1937-01-30
Miss Dorothy Hardy
To Wed Mr.. BRYAN

Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Hardy of
Indian Head, in Southern Maryland,
have issue1 invitations to the mar
riage Of I. cir adopted daughter, Miss
Dorothy { iuart Hardy, to Mr.. Alex
ander Marbury Bryan. jr, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Marbury Bryan.
The wedding will take place at
nuptial mass at st. Mary's Star OF
the Sea Church In Indian Head, at
1880 o'clock. February 6, after which
there will be . small reception.
Miss Hardy will have as her ma
tron Of honor Mrs. Francis X. Knott,
and as her bridesmaids Miss Frances
Crabs, Miss Bertha johnson, Miss
Caroline Knott and Miss Viola Lyon,
all Of Indian Head.
Mr.. Bryan will have as his best
man Mr.. Leo Patrick Darr, jr., OF
washington, and the ushers will be
Mr.. George Keith Bryan, Mr.. Fran
els De Sales McWilliams. and Mr..
william Arthur johnson, jr, all Of
Indian Head, and Mr.. William Robert
Davis Of Washington. Miss Hazel
jenkins Of Indian Head viii play the
wedding music. Mrs. Raymond H
Kray, also Of Indian Head, and Mr.
James A. Burroughs, jr., Of Marshall
Hall, will sing during the mass.
The young ladies Of the choir ot
st. Charles Church gave Miss Hardy
. surprise shower at her home Fri
day evening, January AZ.
Evening star., 1937-01-30

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Beth Blaine

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Presidents birthday anniversary and attend the balls
benefit the sufferers from fane paralysis
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silver foxrmme acted hostess for
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come broush the guests gnteey prew
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popular comfortable sofa with Herbert
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Evening star., 1937-01-30
Montgomery County
Plans Birthday Ball

More than 800 prominent men and
women are acting as patrons and
patronesses Of the Montgomery County
birthday ball, which will be held to-
night at the Kensington Armory.
Mr.. Frank E. Hayes, chairman, OF
Takoma Park, is being assisted by
Mrs. Charles Y. Latimer, Mr.. F. Byrne
Austin, Mr.. j. Somerville Dawson, jr.;
Mrs. Raymond Clapper. Mrs. Eugene
J. c. Raney, Mr.. Lawrence Smoot,
DR.. v. L. Ellicott, Mr.. John L. Imirie,
DR.. j. w. Bird, Miss Estelle Moore,
DR.. Frank j. Broschart, Miss Edith
Lamar and Mr.. Andrew M. Newman.
all of whom are vice presidents Of
the affair.
Among those who have a ady
made arrangements to attend the ball
are the following members Of the
executive staff Of the White House:
Mrs. Rena Ridenour, Mrs. Anne
Definbaugh, Mrs. Eva Smith, Mrs.
Bernice Ponton, Miss Dorothy Jones,
Miss Gladys Ounsmoor, Mr.. Edward
Bradshaw and Mrs. Prudence Frece.
Mr.. Brooke Johns, former Follies
star, who appeared with Ann Penning-
ton, will be master Of ceremonies. A
number Of interesting specialties are
being planned.
Seventy per cent Of the proceeds
will be turned over to the E.ontgom-
cry County Council Of the American
Legion for the support Of its ortho-
pedic clinic.