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The daily independent., 1937-08-06

CONGRESS YESTERDAY
SENATE:
Debated Wagner Steagall
Housing bill.
Approved Omnibus Rivers
and HarbOrs bill.
Debated question of Farm
legislation ut current SeS 1On'
received petition for special ses-
sion.
Received Logan bill for Sup
RENE Court of one chief justice
and eight associate justices who
have not retired.
Heard McNary aSSail dist''l-
button in senate of letters op-
posing Housing bill amendment.
Received recommendations OF
Joint committee for closing in
come tax law lOOphOlcS.
Debated Omnibus Flood Con-
troll bill.
Rail Financing committee
continued hearing into Van
Sweringen financing; heard
Wheeler assail sale of Demo-
cratic Natioral Committee
handbOOkS.
Special committee continued
hearing on administration bill
for government reorganization.
immigration subcommittee
heard support of bill to
strengthening immigration
laws.
Finance committee approved
nomination of George Bigge to
succeed John Winant of Social
Security board.
HOUSE:
Debated Jones Sugar bill.
Received recommendations of
joint committee for closing in
come tax law lOOphOleS.
Naval Affairs subcommittee
opened hearing on bill to eX-
empt aircraft manufacturers
from bill limiting naval con-
tract Profits to 10 per cent.
Rules committee agreed to
permit debate on bill revising
bankruptcy statutes; bill for
S. E. c. regulation of real eS-
tate bOndhOlders protective
committee; and bill for judici-
airy committee investigation of
federal con-ts organization. op-
Grafton, etc.
Banking and currency COM
mittee heard IckeS approve
Housing bill lin principle.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
Talent Gets Full SWAY

San LeandrO, Cal. UPJ-The
Parents of 19-year-old Vicky
White consented to her carrying
out an ambition that had pos
SeSSed both her mother and three
sisters to become a roller skate
tap dancer. In preparation for
the necessary training the family
moved from an apartment to a
private residence.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
Argentine Lacks Steel

BuenoS, Aires. U.p - In the
midst of a great construction
boom. Argentina is faced with a
serious shortage of iron and steel
Recently the government. which
approved an extensive building
program including the erection of
several steel Structured depart
mental buildings. has changed its
plans and will now use reinforced
concrete instead.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
SUPERIOR COURT
Suits Entered

Lydia Cohoon Anderson vs.
William J. Anderson. divorce ask
ed on grounds of adultery.
S. B. Harris vs. J. c. James and
Ernest NJ. James, $4,000 damages
asked for personal injuries re-
ceived in an automobile accident.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
QU1RKS
In The Neu,s
By UNITED PRESS

Raleigh, Aug. 5.-(U.R)-A Raj
eigh woman breathed a sigh OF
relief tonight. She wrote superior
court clerk w. H. Sawyer: please
let me know whether or not I'm
divorced, for if I'm not, I'm in a
hell of a fix. I just got mar led
again." Sawyer assured her tEe
divorce was final.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
Distance No rarrr,

Neville, N. D., U.3J- Ellen ri
Mildred ThorSon. sister. oar
lunch 1000 mileJ apaT. and rs
have dinner together tat lr..,~
in Chicago. The girls alc Scg.-.
esses on the same airline ID
travel in opposite directions
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
MIXED STROLLERS
Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 5.-U.R)

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. --UR)
Riding his bicycle, Leland Wilson,
Is, turned the tables on automo-
biles today. He collided headon
with a car driven by C. L. Ellis,
80. The bicycle went through the
windshield and Ellis went to a
hospital. Wilson was uninjured
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

New York, Aug. 5.-W.H- The
time honored warning to house
wives not to hoard money in pan
try shelf teapots was given a prac-
tical demonstration today. A thief
smashed a plate glass window OF
the Franklin society and mad'2
off with $4.75 which was in tea
pot on display to advertise the
safety of banks.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

With the Go rearing r.-
head here in E..zabcjh Civ,
people are wanting 10 k,lgg
wha, the initials STAND Tor.
They ought &c S;anG f.rr.
munIsm in Opera ion. og,-~
one business man.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

Seregno, Italy, Aug. 5. -U'R)-
Thele were no casualties but tears
came to the eyes of onlookers to-
day when a tank train bound for
Germany overturned and $4,000
liters of fragrant Marsala wine
poured over the tracks.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

Then there was the milliner
who couldn't make up her mind
and found she had produced a
hit.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
WITH THE
COURTS
UNITED STATES COURT
SuiI Eni cred

K. Franklin Whr.c. through his
next friend. K. S. White, VS. c. c..
Crichton. $4,000 damages asked
for injuries received in an auto
mobile accident.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
HeahdnndSQen
on maiiM St1Qet
By VIM. KEITH SAUNDERS

Has there ever been a case with
more complications, unexpected
turns and startling developments
than the Anderson -Cohoon affair?
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

Charlie Griggs gets off this bit
of homespun philosophy and ad-
vice:
It's a big mistake for fellow to
slick himself up and put on his
best clothes when he goes out
collecting bills on the first of the
month. I have found that you
get better results when you put
on your oldest and raggedest
clothes and forget to shave before
starting out with your bills. Seems
ike folks feel sorry for you and
nav YOU a little something if you
look seedy when you present your
bill, but if you are slicked up they
figure you don. neeG iC as bad as
they do"
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
GOOD TASTE
# TODAY =
kEMILY POSTlb
World, Foremost Authority
on Etiquette
g Emily Posi-
OeOOSOOe0Oeoe .
INVITE ENGAGED PEOPLE TO
PARTIES TOGETHER

Dear MIS-. Post. VIII you pIedSe
explain how far the obligation OF
inviting engaged people together
must be considered? We are ask
ing a business associate Of my huS-
band to dinner on a Sunday and
while there has been no public
announcement made of it, we
know that he is engaged to a
young woman whom we have
never met but of whom he often
speaks. Must l ask her to din
er. too?
Answer: After the engagement
is announced, then a hostess may
not ask a man to party without
including his fianCee. This does
not mean that at some occasions
he may not happen to take a meal
in her house. In your case l
think 1 would ask him whether he
would like you to invite her. 1t
is possible that he would rather
you wait until the engagement is
announced and she can meet peo-
pie as his fiancee.
HOUSEWARMING DEFINED
Dear Mrs. Post: l realize that
the term "houSeWarming" is given
to any type of party as long as it
is the first real one given by new
owners or tenants. But is one
kind of party more usually given
on this occasion, and tell me, if
there is, how you would suggest
going about giving it?
Answer: 1t is rarely other than
an informal later afternoon or
early evening at home. Very
simple refreshments are set either
on the dining room table or on a
card table in the living room. The
principal feature is, of course, that
the entire house is open for the
visitors inspection. And this
means the whole house!
MIXED STROLLERS
When two boys walk home with
a girl from school, is she supposed
TO walk on the inside or between
them?
Answer: She walks between
them but a man should never
walk between two girls.
WNU Service
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

Down at Nags Head, a group OF
people own a cottage jointly and
each member OF the club is en-
titled to it an equal number OF
weeks during the year. There Is
house party there every week
end during the summer.
They got together and made a
rule that any liquor left over on
Sunday night or Monday morn
ing when the crowd got ready to
go back to town would be buried
in the sand outside the cottage to
De dug up at some later date
when needed.
So if the crowd happens to
run short of liquor tas crowds
sometime do), someone reaches
under a cot, brings forth metal
road. goes outside and prods
around in The sand until the rod
encounters one of the hidden
bottles.
What an idea!
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

Waterford. n. j., Aug. 5.-tU.R)-
A fOreS. fire ragged over a 200
acre area two miles from here TO-
night. Agents of the federal al
cChOl tax unit said the blaze was
started by an exploding still.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

The "slicker" I wrote rp
week and his lovely pi,g al
held an hour ana q hs ~, .''~o
vous on q lone y road bra,.'. .., =
off from the NcwIand !.aG ~
Friday Afternoon !i-..l v!.., .@ q.
entire town was BUN w..5 ~, y.
Sip about them. .
: .'y1e they had 10 re ,.a.
heads together aLQ 90
les straight IN case G.,y .m.',
ques ioned too much.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

was referred to as Co.,,
other than a cocktail pa,"'. ,".sa,a:
Yes, drinking has Got.
come out into the open r..''. .''''.'
as it should be. "''s. /
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
TIDES
Friday, August 6
Saturday, August 7

Sunrise STA Sunset 7:O6
Ore. Inlet 8:O3 8:25 1:55 2:12
Cape Hat. 7::33 1855 1:25 1:42
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

I hope the Big Appc~ 6...
didn't take my article r,.. 'e
to seriously. l only mca~ I'd
that, if they must do f.. " q
Apple" at a public dann' :.
should not hog the ccY,n .. ~
floor and should attcmp. ~ =, 4.
the dance in lnison and
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

When you stop to think about
it. doesn't it seem strange to read
in the social news about this per-
son or that giving a cocktail
party?
Two years ago such thing
was unthinkable here in Elizabeth
City. If anyone gave cocktail
parry they either were studiouSly
quiet about it and if it was writ
ten up in the society column it
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

New York, Aug. 5.-(U.R)-- The
fishing was fine today on LeX!ng-
ton Ave. Frank C. Fisher, 43,
caught Two bottles Of whisky. Then
cop caught him. Fisher was US
ing a fishpole and a line, with a
moose at the end, to poke through
a transom of a iiquorstorc and
remove bottles from the shelves.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06

Merton, Pa, Aug. 5.-(U.P)-Clar-
ence H. Rife was awakened early
today to discover a husky burglar
hiding at the foot of the bed. Rife,
who weighs 100 pounds. jumped
up and grappled with the man
breaking landing window. Rife
fCit g. bulge in the burglars pocket
that felt like d revolver. He pulled
it out just as the burglar escaped.
Turning on the light, Rife discov-
cred the revolver" was a roll of
currency and that he had robbed
the robbcr of SIG.
The daily independent., 1937-08-06
Congress
Today and
Yesterday
By UNITED PRESS
CONGRESS TODAY

SENATE:
Continues debate OH Wagner
Housing bill.
HOUSE,:
Continues debate on Sugar
bill.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

1t was during those years that
Bat Battalino was at the peak Of
his career and attracting big gates
in Hartford. Kid Kaplan was also
a fine revenue producer for Commits
sioner Donahue. In only one year,
1928, did Donohue fail to return
a profit to the state general fund.
Lawlor, who succeeded Donohus
as commissioner, came into power
July /, 1888. Salary cuts and other
measures of economy reduced the
expenditures In Lawlor's first year
from $21 ,068 to $19,390.21 = a saving
Of $1,678, but not enough to keep
the department from having its
annual written in red link to the
tune of $5,001.l2. The next year o.
the Lawlor regime the loss was bit
less, amounting to $4,862.12 and last
year, with the expenses at their
lowest since 1929, the loss was
$884.39.
Over the IS years period the re-
port shows that boxing and wrest-
ling produced a revenue Of $275.-
203.83 and that the commission, 3
expense In that same time was
$218,335.44 or a profit Of $56,868.39
which has been paid into the state
treasury.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
Deficit Of $884.39 In
Commissions Report
Boxing, Wrestling in State Operating in the Red
Title Claimants Needed to Boost Receipts

Hartford, Conn, January 10. -
Boxing and wrestling must be num-
5ered among Connecticut's "home
industries" that have yet to be
touched by the magical hand OF
Recovery. For despite well defined
economies and the lowest operating
expense account In seven years
State Athletic Commissioner Joseph
Lawlor again writes his annual
statement in red.
The report of income from taxes
at professional boxing and wrestling
shows combined with license fees
during the last fiscal year shows
that $17642.84 were listed as re-
ceipts while the operating costs
were $18,527.23, or loss of $884.39.
This loss is the smallest since
State Athletic Commissioner Jo-
seph Lawlor assumed office. Lawlor,
who is now completing his fourth
wear as the car of the ring sport
in this Nutmeg State, has never
been able to "balance his budget"
and the three annual reports, COM
piled by the Division OF Analytical
Accounting and Financial Reports
of the Department OF the Comp
troller, during his reign have all
been "in the red"
Expenses
The figures show that Lawlor's
department cost the state $4,862.l2
during 1934-35 and in the preceding
wear took the sum Of $5,00l.12 out OF
the state treasury In order to pal
ance It's budget and pay Its own sal
aries. In all Lawlor's direction OF
boxing and wrestling has cost the
state $10,748.63.
Supervision Of boxing and wrest-
ling through appointive state COM
missioners has been IN efiect IN
Connecticut for is years. Az ms.
a three man commission handled
the supervision, starting Its WORK
in 1921. Receipts that year were
$7,146.34 and profit of $2,85l.94 was
turned into the state treasury. Inc
neXL CnTee Jcdlo, N'NS
of commission control, Sno"eo
steady profits, the highest being IN
1924 when the treasury was en-
riched $5,877.51.
Thomas e. Donahue OF New Lon
don became the one man commis-
sion In 1925. At once an era OF
prosperity was injected into the
ring sport by Donohue and Tor tne
next seven years he turned into the
state the sum of $50, 1882 IN excess
of operating expenses: HIS TAI
test" report was in 1929-3O when
the profits were $18,910.21 and the
next year he turned over TO the
state general fund the sum OF $l4'-
639.93 In profits.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
|ACOSTA QUIzzED'
by U. S, AGENTS
Former Valley Filler Puts
Blame on Russia for
Spanish Civil War

Bert Acosta, bed boy" flyer Of the
Naugatuck Valley, told a federal
grand jury in New York yesterday
Of his service with the Spanish
Loyalist army air corps. Returning
to New York after a brief stay with
the Spanish government forces,
Acosta was met at the quarantine by
G-men and taken to the federal
building to be questioned by the
grand jury, which is investigating
the alleged activity Of foreign gov
crnments in seeking to enlist Amer
lean citizens in their armies.
In recent series Of newspaper
articles, Acosta has been bitterly
scoring the Spanish government. He
alleged that unsafe planes we're be-
ing used, that flyers were forced to
go into the air under hazardous con-
ditions and that military science was
completely lacking. He also charged
that Soviet Russian officers were the
real leaders Of the Spanish govern
ment forces.
Once, while located at Bethany
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
MEDICAL SOCIETY
ELECTSDR. DWYER

DR.. P. j. Dryer was chosen pres
ident of the Waterbury Medical as
ISOLATION last night at the annual
meeting Of the society at Castle
Memorial building. He succeeds DR..
M. H. Merriman. Other officers
chosen we're: Vice-president. DR..
Harold J. Root; secretary, DR.. Al
phonse Sirica; treasurer, DIR. A. G..
Swanson; executive committee. Or.
Walter L. Barber and DR.. Patrick
J. Brennan.
DIR. Merriman addressed the
group, reviewing the activities OF the
past year. He also discussed the
advances made in the treatment OF
diphtheria.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

airport, Acosta was grounded by the
state aviation commission for flying
too low over Naugatuck. He was
Jailed for the same offense when ar
raigned in Naugatuck town court.
Acosta flew with Admiral Richard
Byrd on his flight across the ocean,
and aviation experts have credited
him with much of the success of
that flight, which ended in French
bog. Acosta had falling out with
Byrd after that flight, and barn
stormed his way about the country
for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
Everyman's Bible Class

Everyman's Bible Class
The Everyman's Bible Class Of
Waterville has been invited to at
tend the Preaching Mission at
Davenport hall, Second Congrega-
tional church this evening at 8
o'clock. Rev. DR.. Potter Of Hartford
will be the speaker. All members Of
the Everyman's Bible Glass are re-
quested to be in the church parlors
at Davenport hall, not later than
7:45 o'clock, because the Waterbury
Federation Of Mems Bible Glasses
will march into the service in a
body.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

Barbs. . . The youngster punished for his wall
paper murals apparently is destined to be another
Diego Rivera. Workmen seem to have new perver-
sion - early to bed, early to sit down. makes man
healthy ETC. . Surreasts termed their art,
dada 1t surprise to the proud father to learn
that his young had been discussing surrealism.
The small boys of Pauls Valley, Okla, couple are
named Tonsts and Meningitis, which seems fitting,
as many small boys plaques. "Franco Still Ham
merng at Gates of Madrid" The civilians apparently
share Americas aversion to KNOCK KnOck."...
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
YOUN GsELECTED

Robert Young today was set by
Paramount for one of the two lead
ing roles opposite Claudette Col
bert in her next starring picture
for Paramount, Il Met Him In
Paris" which will bcp reduced and
directed by Wesley Ruggles.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
Capitol pick-ups.

Capitol pck-ups. Believe it or not they tried
to read Marty Whelan the Wocott sage into the demo
cratic party up at Hartford Monday. When rol-call
vote was taken the name of Martin j. Whelan was in
cluded among the democrats all proved to be mis-
take because Martyrs republican all right 1t so hap
pened that he endorsed by both democrats and re-
publicans in last falls election and some clerk up in Hart
ford registered Marty among the democrats, much to
their delight but Martyrs chagrin 1t didn't take long
to make the change. Ed. Dunphy was busy shaking
hands with local friends while he took few minutes
missioner.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
PINEAPPLE KING

Frank Melton, Pineapple, Alaba.
as contribution to the ranks OF
Hollywood's character actors, TO.
day has been added to the cast OF
Paramount's Happiness Preferred,
which features Warren Williams.
Karen Morley, Lewis Stone ana
Jackie Moran.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
Tall Tower
Topics
Good Evening.
SEA CHANTY
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

News MOtorboa Show Is Now on)
Now alyou o nautical bent,
% be a boat-y
4 a hummer.
boats small
gadgetS, wrinkles and design;
them at the Motor Boat Show
both beauty and line
life the brny deepl
Island Sound
a
music Of the engines pound
with puff and a snort
channel into
a sailors life Is the life for
Salty, breezy and free
in the path Of the
blue overhead;
INCORPORATING a oh boyl
old engine dead
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

WaterviIIe, Jan. l5--At the meet
ing Of the Parent Teachers Associa-
ton wednesday afternoon at the
Sprague school gymnasium an open
discussion of condition at the
Sprague scl1ol was conducted by
President Mrs. N. j.. Lorraine and
the findings Of the discussion which
the P. T. A. wishes to bring before
the parents Of Waterville follows:
That there are but two drinking
fountains in the entire school, and
that they work only iodically.
That there Is an extremely UNI
sanitary condition in the toilets Of
the school, due entirely to lack OF
janitor attention.
That the lighting facilities are
poor, due to lack Of installation Of
proper lighting facilities.
That there Is a governing rule at
the school, that no child may leave
the room during classes, unless he
or she be subjected to the penalty
Of remaining after school and that
the rule Is causing sickness.
In the opinion Of the Parent
Teachers Association, much modih-,
cation of these conditions is need
ed and they are seeking to enlist the
aid Of all parents OF Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
GAINsBOROUGHs BLUE BOY
"a Painting in the Huntington Caller,

"a Painting in the Huntington Gallery
o manly lad
With slippered feet,
A symphony In blue
Your garments breathe tranquility,
And charm OF sweet content.
A noble brow
With curls Of brown,
And dignity's repose
Brings heavens touch
To innocence's fair face,
And resting In sincerity
Creates a kingdom all your own:
A kingdom OF knights and ladies,
White swan and primrose gay,
With mystic lights along the Thames
To guide your princely feet at play.
May destiny bless you, Boy Of Blue,
Your many graceful ways,
And call your gentle spirit, too.
Whose speechless lips bring messages
10 mortals such as we.
by GEORGE l. LEE.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. wonder if you would
do me as well as countless other favor by printing
this your column Perhaps you too have felt the need
of this request than occasion, and If so
know that you will sympahze and extend your support
In the various theaters of the city at the different per-
formances the ladies into the show all decked out
in the latest fashions with regard to hats at least
Some of these extreme styles outlandish and fan
tasc wonder why they wear them Why just the other
must have been at least foot hgh and top of that
was feather sticking straight up in the air Well first
twisted way and then another and still another I'M
til finally in disgust got up and left the theater. How
to enjoy the grand performance of Carlo and Bar
rymore peeking between the strands of feather ask
you? Why not urge the managers to discreety ask the
sary check them free charge This would make every
one happy and doubt help the attendance at the
shows lot too for refuse to 60 to another until
something drastic has been done about this speak for
the members of club which belong to and If necessary
will get signers to back me up How about helping hand
from you along this line? Sincerely-A Tower Reader.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

House centipedes, sometimes call
ed Thousand legs" actually have
only 30 legs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
Invited to Installation

AnVlVeu 70 AHSssikstAVh ,-,s..s.
Commander Edward Martin Of the
Casper 8. Davis Post, American Lee
gton, has received an invitation for
all members Of the Sylvester j.
Stokes Post, No. 9, Lithuanian Lee
gion Of America, to be held Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, January IT
at Green street hall.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15
st. Paul's Parish Society

St. faurS farlSn society
st. Pauls Parish Society held Its
annual meeting Wednesday evening
at the Parish house and the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Mrs.
Homer Senior, vice-president;; Mrs.
Valentine Field; treasurer, Mrs.
Ralph Crane; secretary, Mrs. Leon
Totten.
Committees were appointed for
each months activities throughout
the year, and plans made for a
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-15

Seen in passing. Attorney James r. Lawlor read
ing the bulletins in front of the Democrat office Glad to
see you looking hale and hearty Jim. Mike Leon
smiling like groom-to-be He has just taken over the
Palace Hotel. Marjorie Clarke hustling to her
clerical duties Red Triangle That gal always on
the dot . Bill Gerard looking some new ties.
The conservative right down his alley: :: An
tony Ross entering Crosby high to toot the whistle IN the
ContinuationNew Britain tilt When he's not making up
prescriptions he's generally refereeng basketball game
Jean Kloss of Thomaston preparing for walk up
the middle aisle Only couple OF more months and Jean
will be Mrs to you.