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Evening star., 1937-03-21
FIFTH BATTALION'S
STRENGTH BOOSTED
Authorized Enlistment of Fleet
Marine Corps Reserve Units
Is Per Cent Greater.

The authorized enlisted strength of
the 5th Battalion, Fleet Marine Corps
Reserve, has been increased by Is per
cent. The allowed enlisted strength
of each of the eight companies in the
battalion thus increases from so to
SO men. The allowed commissioned
strength Of the battalion, which is %
Marine Corps Reserve officers with
4th Naval Reserve medical officers
attached, remains the same. The total
allowed strength now is 578
Applicants for enlistment to fill the
newly created vacancies may apply on
any Tuesday or Wednesday evenings
at 458 Indiana avenue for enlistment
in line companies A, B, G or D, basing
in Washington. There as also several
vacancies for clerks and typists in
headquarters company, for medical
corpsmen and for musicians in the
battalion band.
Applicants for enlistment in Com
pany E. basing at Alexandria, Va,
should apply to First Lieut.. Martin D.
Delaney. 329 North Washington street.
At Indian Head. Md, applicants
should apply to Gunnery Sergt. Will
liam Eyer, commanding the platoon
there At Rockville, Md, application
should be made to Capt. Ralph M.
King, commanding the company at
Rockville.
The age limits are from II to 35
and no previous military training is
necessary.
Recent promotions in the 5th Bat
talon are: Walter w. White, from
sergeant to platoon sergeant; Lam
caster Lowry and Theodore P. Dorsey,
from corporal to sergeant; Rollins E.
Slocum and George M. Coleman, from
private to corporal; Norval E. Ball,
from private first class to corporal;
James w. Chaffin and Walter P. Hart
| ley. from private to private first class.
With the recent commissioning OF
Second Lieut.. Lyman R. McAboy and
his appointment to duty as battalion
athletic officer, all in the battalion are
looking forward to this years 5th
Battalion base ball team. He has
issued a call to all who wish to make
the team to report to him. Base ball
uniforms have been received from
Headquarters, Marine Corps, and will
shortly be ready for issue.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Naval Reserve to STUDY
Submarine Radio Outfit
New Fleet Type Underwater Boat, u. S. S.
Pickerel, Due at Navy Yard Here
March 80.

nltely place each man in a particular
section, based on his all-around ability.
Men will be advanced from one class
to the other as their proficiency in
creaSeS
While recruiting is said to be or the
upgrade in this outfit, it was pointed
out that most of it is being done by
small group of men. Others have
been urged to bring in new men.
Although the "over the air" contacts
in this unit are showing a high degree
of attendance, 1t was added that the
drills are suffering from lack of mem
bers present Lieut.. Nicholson an
nounced he plans to make study OF
the problems with view TO increasing
the attendance.
The following changes in personnel
have been announced
Transferred to honorary retired list:
Lieut. Comdr. Leonard G.. Crosby and
Lieut.. Alfred j. Tjorson.
designations: Lieut.. COmdrs. Con
Amore V. Burt and Albert c. Larned,
Lieuts. William NJ. Cashin, Albert H.
Ebeling, George H. Murray Capers B.
OWings and William Rockford, Lleuts.
q. g. Joseph Brodner, Robert K.
Brown and Daniel Mcintyre. Ensigns
George Janvier, jr.; Daniel S. Morris
and Edwin A. Shuman, jr.
Discharges: Lieut.. Comdr. Arthur
w Schulz, Lieuts. Robert 1. Brewer,
Leopold Kroll, John P. Meade and
Orlan E. Morgan, Ensign James G.
Paulus, Aviation Cadets Alfred j.
Capitell, George G. Edwards, Everest
j. Hart Joseph M. jenkins, Philip H.
Johnson, jr.; Julian j. keenan,, Jr;
Kenneth L. Nicholson, Roy E. Gilman,
Robert " Radcliffe and Arnold w.
SmOot and BoatsWain John H. O'NelL
Letters of commendation have been
addressed by the Chief of the Naval
Bureau of Navigation to the following
medical officers for their voluntary
services on conducting physical ex-
amlnatlonS of candidates for and
members of the United States Naval
Reserve:
Lieut.. Comdrs. Linton Gerdine and
William R Meeker Lieut.. Clarence A.
Rudlslll, Lieuts. IT, g. Charles L.
Bunch Joseph Fulcher Richard S.
Gill. Wyman w. Harden, John C.
Hull, Duncan T. McEWan. Daniel r.
Mcintyre, John S. Peake and G.
Mason Kahn.
The following aviation cadets have
been designated as naval aviators:
Joseph A Martinek, Robert E. Wan.
less. Otto B. Whitmore, Howard NJ.
Avery, Arthur F. Draper. Edward J.
Dugan, jr.,; Jeffrey Flatgaard. Preston
R. Belcher, Daniel R Green, Harold
S. Gillespie, Harry c. Job. Jack S.
Candy, Benjamin F. Rogers. Seth
Brakeman, Richard A Vickers and
Arthur S. Vance.
Figures Just made public by the
Navy Department show that the Naval
Reserve Offices of the District are well
up in the number taking the corre-
spondence courses in various subjects.
The report shows 81 officers are
enrolled in the navigation course. Is
in seamanship, in gunnery, 100 in
naval regulations, in visual COM
munications, 13 in engineering, l in
international law. in military law
and IS in naval intelligence, a total of
1856. OF this number 154 solutions
mad been corrected up to January.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Meetings This Week.

Monday-Augustus P. Gardner
Post, Army and Navy Club; noon,
Tuesday-May Day Committee,
Department Headquarters, 5 pm:
Victory Post, No. 4, Colonial Hotel,
8 pm; James Reese Europe Post,
No S, Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A.,
8 pm; National Cathedral Post,
No. 10, Wisconsin avenue and
Window place, 8p.m.; Fort Stew
ems Drum and Bugle Corps, Old
Brightwood School, pm.
Observation-Disclosures pro-
gram, Agriculture Post, No. 36,
Department of Agriculture audi
torium, 8 pm; U. S. Grant Nc
Alexander Post, No. 38, Hayloft,
8 pm; Henry C. Spengler Post,
No. IL, Thomas Circle Club, 8
pm. Nash Post, No. s.
Thursday-Department ENecu-
tive Committee, District Building,
SPIN, James E. Walker Post, No.
26, Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A., 8
pm.
Friday-Sons of Legion Drum
and Bugle Corps, National Guard
Armory, $50 pm.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Legion and their plans to attend the
national convention, and invited the
unit to participate in the ball at the
Mayf1ower Hotel, April Is.
AS a Junior activity the unit held
a square dance at Wilson Teachers
College last Saturday evening. It was
a tacky party. First prize was given
to John L. johnson and Miss Mabel
Aker. Miss Sullivan received second
prize. Mrs. Robert Turner carried of
the prize for funniest costume.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Woodmen Circle.

The Imps Club, Willow Grove, No. 3.
will have the next meeting at the
home of Mrs. Alice Gibbons, 410 In
graham street, at s o'clock Members
are requested to bring aprons, as the
contest will close and prize awarded
to winner at the next meeting.
Morris Sheppard Grove, No. 7, will
meet Tuesday at 935 G place at 8
pm. State Manager Rosa L. Canada
Is expected to be present. Bingo viii
be played.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
TLANS are being made by Lieut..
- J. H. Nicholson, commanding
the Naval Communications

NLhSo hIe DelHB HldQe Dy Lieut..
- j. H. Nicholson, commanding
the Naval Communications
Reserve Division of the local
Naval Reserve, to give the men some
instruction on the latest radio in
staliation on submarines, when the
latest fleet type vessel of this class
comes to the Washington Navy Yard
The U. S. S. Pickerel is due to arrive
here on March 80 and remain until
April S.
Lieut.. Comdr McVay, U. S. NJ, in
structor inspector of the local bat
talon, has instituted plans to have
the local reservists inspect the ship.
Capt. H. G. Copeland, a reservist,
on indefinite active duty in the Office
of the chief of Naval Operations in
| the Navy Department, in connection
with supervision of Naval Reserve af-
fairs coming up in that Office has
just completed tour of inspection
of Naval Reserve units in the sixth.
seventh and eighth naval districts.
He made the trip at his own expense,
with view to getting first-hand in
formation concerning the needs of the
Reserves and to study their armories
and floating equipment. He visited
units at Georgetown and Charleston,
S. c.; jackson, Miami, Apalocka and
Pensacola, Fla; New Orleans. Bir-
mlngham, Ala, and Atlanta, Ga.
Although the Naval Battalion has
received an invitation to participate
in the Army day parade, it has not vet
been decided whether to accept the
| invitation. 1t was explained, while
/ the same invitation was received last
| year, the battalion was forced to fore
go participation because of the proX-
unity OF the annual inspection. 1t
was indicated it may be necessary to
decline the invitation this year be-
cause the same conditions prevail
| 1t was said that because of the DOS
sibility of inclement weather the uni
forms and equipment of the officers
and men might be put in such condi-
ton that they could not be properlv
| prepared for the tests.
Officers were called into conference
last week by the commanding officer
to go over details of the annual in
/ spectlon at the armory next month
Final preparations were made for the
annual tests. Officers were called
I upon to make report of the readi-
ness Of their respective units.
Men of the engineer ratings of the
battalion, as well as those in the cleo
trical department. have obtained much
valuable instruction aboard the U. S.
Destroyer Leary. which has been here
for several weeks for Reserve instruc-
ton.
The deck forces, because of the
weather, have not been able to obtain
the maximum of training. However,
it was said that if the weather mod
crates the deck units will be given
| considerable intensive training on the
ship before she leaves for some other
port on the Chesapeake Bay.
With the improvement in attendance
in the communications division, it was
announced schedules are being worked
out whereby the various non rated and
rated men may be better grouped for
instruction in code, procedure and
materiel, so that the greatest efficiency
can be realized. Ensign Atwood is
preparing schedule which will def
Evening star., 1937-03-21
VETERANS OF 1898
ELECT q MEMBERS
COL John Jacob Astor Camp Ap.
points Benack Junior Color
Sergeant.
Meetings This Week.

Monday: Col. James S. Petit
Auxiliary, 8 pm, Naval Lodge
Hall.
Tuesday: Col James S. Petit
Camp. 8 pm, 92l Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
Friday: Gen Nelson A. Miles
Camp, 8 pm, Pythian Temple.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Auxiliary.
pm. Pythian Temple.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Speedy Propeller.

The worlds record for the fastest
top speed Of an airplane propeller u
1,500 feet second, or a mile in less
than 1 seconds,
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Bunker Hill Post No. 81 met at the
Hayloft Club, 1926 Massachusetts, ave-
nue., Comdr. Grover w. Tribble pre-
siding
The Executive Committee met We'd
nesday evening at the home of Comdr.
Grover w. Tribble. 4214 Twelfth place
northeast. The post has gone on
record as endorsing Mack Myers as
a candidate for the office of depart
/ ment commander.
The next meeting of the Sons of
the Legion will be held Tuesday at
! twelfth precinct station at 7:30 pm.
At the last meeting of the post De-
partment Comdr. Lineburg presented
the meritorious service citation
awarded the post by national head
quarters for equaling their four-year
membership average by December 81
Department Membership Officer Dixon
presented department membership
awards to John R. Weitzel, L. j. P.
Fichthorn and Thomas P. Royston
for their fine work in securing new
members this year. John Weitzel was
also awarded cash prize, which was
donated by L. J. P. Fichthorn, adju-
tant, and presented by the post COM
mander, for enlisting the largest num-
Der of new members by December 81
President Bertha W. Fichthorn pre-
sided over the L-3l Club last Tuesday
at the home of Mrs. Louise Kilerlane
1915 Taylor street northeast. The
club voted to take box for the ball
being sponsored by the department
for the benefit of the Sons of the
American Legion on April Is at the
| Mayf1oWer Hotel. The club celebrated
its Sd birthday anniversary with q
dinner dance at the Shoreham yester-
| day. Arrangements we're in charge OF
Mrs. Louise Kilerlane.
A dance of the club will be held
May % at Beaver Dam Golf and
Country Club.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

by the national commander, Harry
w. Colmery. Department and State
service officers will make their reports.
A program of area conferences will
also be mapped out at this time.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

James Reese Europe Post No met
Tuesday evening at the Twelfth Street
Rhea presided.
Election of officers to fill uneXpired
terms was held: Sergt. George NJ
Jones, retired, U. S. A., historian:
Howard Walker as a member of the
Executive Committee and Harry Won
der as sergeant at arms
The post is now formulating plans
to hold a reunion Of all veterans OF
the District of Columbia on Army day,
April 6.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

The assembly for the Army day
parade, April 6, will be at 80 pm.
at position on Deleware avenue
southwest. south of the Capitol The
parade will start at las pm.
At its meeting at the Hotel Carlton
last Tuesday evening Vincent w. Co.'S
telo Post No. Is unanimously in
dorsed Charles Kohen for the position
of department commander Kohen, a
charter member of the post, being one
of the organizers in September, 1919,
upon his return from France, served
as its post commander during 1928
Especially interested in welfare work,
he has promoted and directed enter
talnment for the past 10 years in the
various veterans hospitals in the Dis
trlct, and has been awarded the Wat
son B. Miller Trophy on two occasions
for outstanding accomplishments as
an individual Legionnaire. and has
also served as department welfare Of
flcer for three years, at present time
filling the position of department radio
officer. Comdr. Heine appointed a
committee of past post commanders
to act as a steering body for the
furtherance of his candidacy.
All LegionnaireS and their friends
are especially invited to attend the
meeting April 6, when a miniature
Monte Carlo evening will be sponsored
Evening star., 1937-03-21

A meeting of the National Re-
habitilation Conference will be held
= in this city at the Hamilton Hotel on
April IL, IL and l3, under the direc-
ton of Watson Miller, national chair
man. The meeting will be attended
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Sergt. Jasper Post was addressed
by Oscar Jones, veterans placement
officer; Joseph j. Malloy, national
executive committeeman, and De-
partment Comdr. Horace W. Line
burg at the last meeting.
The post is leading the Legion
Bowling League by one game, rolling
every Thursday evening at the Lucky
Strike alleys. Daniel M. Goodacre is
captain Members of the team in
clude Herman Ludwig, Bernie Woods,
William Hawley, Buck Share and
George Lee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
Efforts Made To Adjust Labor Difficulties Here
Counter Proposals May Effect Settlement in
 Cleaners, Strike

Despite @ counter proposal which has been offered by the local Amal- gamated Clothing Workers of Amer lea union, to the Metropolitan Cleaners and Overs. Inc, 1t Is not expected that the strike on at that concern and at Hart's, will be set- tied until after the weekend. No conferences were scheduled for this morning.
 The counter proposal, explained by Leon Saginor. organizer for the local union, calls for a 44-hour week with minimum pay of forty cents per hour. The company first offered 50-hour week at the same rate of pay and the union went out on strike for a forty-hour week at forty cents per hour.
 So far no counter proposal has been offered to the Hart concern but it is expected that if the union and the Metropolitan establishment agree on terms early next week there will be less difficulty in ar- ranging some terms with the Hart concern.
 In the meantime the Hart com- pany has protested that the signs being carried by the pickets which say that some employees have worked 70 hours per week for 25 cents per hour are untrue. Leon Saginor, or- ganizer, claims that they are true. Hart's claim that no one has ever worked more than fifty hours per week. They also claim that all em- ployes. with but one exception, re- ceive 70 cents per hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
MANER TO ATTEND
 BAILEY TRIBUTE
National President of Young Democrats to
 Visit Hartford

Pitt Tyson Maner of Alabama, na- tional president of the Young Dem- ocratic Clubs of America, will be the principal speaker at a testimonial dinner to be given in honor of Judge John M. Bailey at Hotel Bond in Hartford, Saturday evening, Sep- tember 25th. A large delegation headed by President Francis c ODonnell will represent the local chapter and 1t is expected that many of the notables of the state will also attend.
 The following chairmen of com mittees have been announced by Ar thur Below, of Hartford, chairman of the committee in charge of the dinner: Ticket committee-Police Commissioner Daniel J. Juliano of Hartford; entertainment committee Francis ODonnell, president of Young Democratic club of Water bury; publicity-Willard Williams of Westport, chairman of the pulp licity committee for the state exec utive board of Young Democratic Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.
 These chairmen win meet with their individual committees, which consist of one member from each club in the state, within the com ing week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04

"The Democrat deserves great credit for looking after the safe. ty of the youngsters" Harry Klamkin of the Lincoln Stores, West Main street, declared today. ''It is something of civic concern when so many more bicycles are in use today as compared with ten years ago. And the safety of children cyclists in Q town with hills such as Waterbury has, is of primary importance"
 MT. Rankin remarked that bi. cycles today are constructed more for comfort and safety than they were ten years ago and pointed to the widening of the age limits of those now using bicycles.
 "They're not only starting to ride younger but many older per- sons are taking 1t up," he said. "There has been . keen response by those buying bicycles to the new law requirements and every buyer has indicated that fulfill. ment of these requirements Is of first importance. But you should N;e some of the old bicycles turned in towards the new ones. They're in deplorable condition and are unsafe. They shouldn't be taken out onto the streets, particularly on streets of Waterbury where there are SO many hills"
 That's what the campaign of The Democrat Is designed to ellm- mate, unsafe conditions of bicy. clcs to save lives and prevent In. jury to riders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04

Waterville, Sept. 1.-The Casper s Davis, American Legion outing will be held at the home of MT. Dalton in Greystone. A day filled with plenty of eats and activities has been planned, and every member of the post and auxiliary and their families, who attends, will surely enjoy themselves to the utmost.
 Mrs. Robert Cosgriff is general chairlady and her committee con- sistS of the following: Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. Lester Platt, Mrs. Della Carney, Mrs. Frederick Seidel, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Catherine Williams and Mrs. Walter Painter. Andrew Bell of the post will also be a member of the committee in charge.
 A great many games have been arranged to take place during the afternoon, at which time there will be sports for all ages.
 Those wishing to attend the out. ing in group, are asked to meet at Fraternity hall on Boyden street at 10 o'clock in the morning.
 Mrs. Cosgrif has announced that transportation will be furnished for all desiring it, and she wishe to be notified of those needing that serv- ice.
 Cars will leave Fraternity hall for Greystone at different tim e s throughout the morning in order to take anyone to the picnic, who wishes to go.
 Church Services
 Masses tomorrow at St. Michael'S church will be held at a. m. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04

"You might say that The Demo- crars bicycle safety campaign Is right in keeping with our policy and slogans" said John F. Shea, manager of Goodrich Silvertown Sstores, 229 West Main street. "A good idea! Fine! Splendid! Time ly!"
 Most motorists know that Good rich tires are sold on the basis of providing more protection to car drivers, protection against skid- ding and blOwouts. That is Mir. Shea'S reference, policy and slO- gans." The Goodrich tires are made for bicycles, too. And the Goodrich company gives buttons to motorists who drive with safety.
 Naturally, I'm in favor of hav- ing the children fall into line with the campaign as g decided factor for safety" MT. Shea added. "Any plan whereby they can be taught how better to care for themselves Is . definitely constructive meas ure. And by learning the laws and how to obey them they cer- tainly will be helped in these times of heavy trafflc."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
CONN. BUILDING
 MONEY NEEDED

Hartford. Conn. Sept 4-(UP)- 4 committee appointed to construct a Connecticut building at the East erp States Exposition. West Spring. field. Mass. pondered ways and means today Of raising e30,000 in private subscriptions for the build. ings.
 The 1887 General Assembly ape propriated e36. 1000 for the structure if s2S,000 could be raised privately. The committee felt, however. that the e2b,0QS private fund would be too small and increased it by eS.- GOO.
 Gov. Wilbur |. Gross met with the group yesterday at the HaTts ford club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
NOLLE GIVEN IN
 NEICHBORS' TILT
Battle Over Fence Results in Arrest - Embezzle-
 ment Charge Dropped

Charged with assault and breach of the peace. Edwin Nearing, 35, oi 445 Boyden street, was given a dis charge in city court this morning His arrest followed a dispute with a neighbor over fencing between their property.
 A nolle was entered in the case of Ernest Raggozine, 28, of III Draher avenue, charged with enl- bezzlement, in a case that has been pending since early January.
 Anna Smith. 27. of Allerton Farms Naugatuck. charged with violating the rules of the road, paid $l0 for a nolle.
 Continuances to the 9th were giy- en James Oracle. 23. of 93 Laval street, and Martin Flynn. 32. of i52 East Main street, charged with breach of the peace.
 Peter HuFban. 45. of li27 Hamil- ton avenue. charged with evadins responsibility, received a continu- ance to Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-04
Legionnaires Hold
 Big Outing Monday
Mrs. Robert Cosgrff General Chairlady of Greystone Event-Arthur WestwOOd to Preach in WOOdbury
WATERVILLE E
Mrs R. W. Renion-l7sS ThOmastOn Ave-TeL S-S462

lo:l5 a. m. Rev. Michael Heating will off1ciate.
 St. Paul's Episcopal - Rev. Ray. mond M. D. Adams, rector. Holy communion, with prayer and ser- mon at 10 a. m.
 Grace Methodist-Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor.
 The morning service will be helo at 10:30 o'clock, at which time Rev Smith will speak on the subject "The Dignity of Labor"
 Waterville Union-MisS Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister.
 Sunday school will be held at II a. m. and evening service at 7:30 o'clock.
 Miss Weeks returned yesterday from a three weeks vacation spent at Cape Cod and she will again preach at the evening service.
 Gospel Hall-Morning service will be held at 10:30 o'clock and eve- ming gospel service at 7:30 p. m.
 Arthur Westwood of Cooke stseet will preach tomorrow in Woodbury, at the North Woodbury Methodist church. MT. Westwood is well known in Waterville having very recently occupied the pulpit of the Grace Methodist church, during the ab- sence of Rev. Alison Smith.