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Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24

ing toward a special session. They
reported that he was delaying a
decision until he eonfers In the next
few days with congressional leaders
Among those expected to drop
by" the White House to say Good
bye" to the chief executive are
Senate Majority Leader Alben w.
Barkley of Kentucky. House Major
ty Leader Sam Rayburn of Texas,
Chairman Marvin Jones, ID. Texas,
Of the house agriculture committee
and Sen. Tom Connally, ID. Texas
Rayburn, in a speech over the ma
Lional broadcasting company RED
network last night, forecast that
the main points in the administra-
tion's legislative program will be
enacted at the next session. He
tenied that Mr.. Roosevelt had lost
his leadership over congress.
Rayburn said the following mea-
sures will be approved at the next
session: government organization
3eneral farm legislation, wage and
hours bill and general revision of the
tax laws.
Some congressional leaders feel
that a special session-coming so
soon after disposition of the party
splitting supreme court reorgani-
laton issue-might be unwise ana
jeopardize the future of pending
key" measures.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24
AirIiner Crash
Takes Three Lives

SAN LUIS, Argentina, Aug. "a
UP)-Officials searched the wreck
age of a Pan American Grace Air
liner today to determine the cause
OF a crash that killed three per-
sons 18 miles from here late yes
terday.
The dead were Pilot Pursely, Co
pilot DiGesare and Steward Thom-
as. There were no passengers
aboard.
Authorities believed that the
plane exploded after it crashed,
It was flying its regular run from
Mendoza to Cordoba when it crash
ed.
1t was presumed the fliers lost
their way in fog.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24
Noted Crime Lawyer
To Defend Montague

EN- ROUTE TO ELIZABETH
TOWN, N. Y, Aug. "a. UP)-John
Montague, Hollywoods fabulous
golfer, approached the end of a
three thousand mile journey across
the country today to face a seven
year old robbery charge in Essex
county.
The friend of Hollywood stars was
smiling broadly as he stepped from
the train to change to another He
was dressed in grey striped trous-
ers, brown sports coat brown tie,
light shirt, brown Gnoes and a soft
brown hat.
James M. Noonan, Albany lawyer
who defended Dutch Schultz" Fleg-
enheimer, notorious racketeer, and
who has been engaged to defend
Montague against a charge of rob-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24
Socialist Group
Under Suspension

CHICAGO, Aug. "a U.P) - Roy
Burt, secretary of the Socialist par
ty, today said the Socialist organi-
zation in California had been "sus-
pended temporarily pending Spe-
cial hearing by a committee OF
investigators"
1T is just a process of reorgani-
zation being carried out in various
parts of the country, particularly
in the west and northwest" Burt
said, "and the hearing probably will
be held next week in San Fran
cisco"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24
LAWYERS DRAW NEW EVIDENCE
IN SENSATIONAL DIVORCE CASE

LOS ANGELES, Aug. "a. WH-
Lawyers for Constance Worth, young
Australian actress, were preparing
new evidence today tending to show
that she eloped TO Mexico "in good
faith" with George Brent, Irish
movie hero, even though their mar
riage may have been illegal.
Additional testimony will be per-
mitted when the hearing on Brent's
annulment suit reopens Sept. 3,
because Superior Judge Charles
Haas made a last minute ruling that
permitted Miss Worths counsel to
amend her answer. The actress was
permitted to include her claim that
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24

Russia is a land of baby carriages,
according to Frank Schneider,
who has just returned to Cleve-
land after five years in Moscow as
a school teacher. According to
Schneider, 95 per cent of Moscow's
wives are expectant mothers.
The increase in potential popula-
tion, ne explains, has been in
duced largely by the financial aid
given mothers and the severity of
the ban against abortion.
Central Press
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24

EN- ROUTE TO ELIZABETH
TOWN, N. Y, Aug. "a. UR)-John
Montague, handsome Hollywood
mystery" goifer, nearing the end
of a cross country railroad trip to
face seven year old robbery charges
in Essex county, received new as
surances of support today from Bing
Crosby, screen and radio star.
Crosby arose early and was at
the Saratoga Springs station to
meet Montague as the slow Della
ware & Hudson local passed through
the city.
Crosby seized his hand.
Thank for coming down, Bing."
Montague said.
Not at all; I am awfully glad
to see you again." the crooner re-
piled.
Crosby was asked about reports
that the Crosby Corporation had
offered Montague a $1,OOO,OOO con-
tract.
Nothing definite" he remarked.
Monty must get back in circula-
tion."
He did, however, confirm Mon
tague's golfing ability saying Monty
is the best I know" Montague.
who became an intimate of Crosby
and other celebrities in Hollywood,
repeatedly once played with a shovel
and rake and beat Crosby.
Their conversation was interrupt
ed by the train conductor, who
shouted "all aboard.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-24

bing a Jay, N. Y, roadhouse in 1890
was on hand to greet him.
Montague was guarded by Sheriff
Percy Egglefield, of Essex county,
and a state trooper, but he walked
ahead of them along the platform
He was not manacled.
Montague brought back from Cali
fornia on a fugitive warrant charg-
ing he participated in the robbery
with three other men. Two of them
served Jail sentences, while the third
was killed in an automobile accident
while attempting to escape The
holdup netted them about $500.
The only other persons to greet
Montague other than newspaper
men, his attorney and railroad en-
ployes, was a friend Jack Souliei,
of Beverly Hills. Calf.
Noonan said he did not plan MAX
ing a motion for bail today, indi-
eating Hollywood's famous golfer
would be confined to the Elizabeth
town Jail.
District Attorney william McDon-
aid of Essex county, announced he
would oppose any move for bail and
that If the court rejects his plea
he will demand that "it be plenty
high"
Evening star., 1937-10-22

s2k lb. decorated tin box
Peggy Pages Chocolates
or Chocolates and Bon Clio
XARat-0treet Floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18

fire department, submitted to Mayor Frank Hayes by Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh. Fire loss in the year ending November 30, 1897, was $282,- 92s.30, as compared with $S42,0ll.7c for 1886.
 The per capita fire loss dropped from $3.27 to $2.e7, one of the larg- est decreases in years. There were 1907 alarms during the year, Q gain over last years total of 942. There were 63 false alarms, the same total as last year.
 Department costs for the year were $562, ,70359. The greater por- ton of this went for salaries, with wages in the amount of $360, 0,5io.ls being paid.
 Donations to the department dur- ing the year amounted to $3l0. This sum was turned over to the pension fund. The department had Q total of 1e8 regular members at the end of the fiscal year. Three retired firemen died during the year. They were: Ex-Chief Thomas J. lynch Ltsut. James P. Carolan and Private JoSeph B. Fortin.
 The department has 22 pieces oi apparatus, and 25,000 feet of regular hose IS available for service. Chenn- ical and other hose totalling 1,80C feet Is also available. There are II fire stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
18th Century Play
 Feature Of Party
"Snow White" to Be Presented at Girls Club Gather
 ing-"Jim" Dillon of Hartford Assists Committee

century costumes that were design ed after weeks of intensive research.
 The Marionette troupe of the WPA-recreation division is o unique organization that has made repu- tation in educational recreation fields since Its inception two years ago.
 We'll Trained
 Everyone of Its six members have been trained in the theater and in- clude, in addition to MT. Nikolais, the veteran John osgood, for years @ familiar figure on the Shakespearian stage; Miss Sylvia Gladstein and Miss Rosalie Herrup, dramatics instructors; Miss Ann Mitnick, who is responsible for much of the research work, and Francis Thwing, an artist and designer. It also includes its own stage hands and electricians.
 MT. Nikolais not only dramatizes the plays for Marionette use but designs the elaborate costumes drapes and stage scenery and furni- ture and also supervised the con. struction by hand of every puppet and bit of stage equipment. He k Q native of Southington who has been identified with the theater fol years and Is one of the pioneers in the advanced Marionette move ment. Also known as Q dancer, he spent the past summer at the fa- nous Bennington School of the Dance at Bennington, Vt.
 Theater on Wheels
 "Snow White" is the tenth Mar ionette show that has been produced by the troupe, which in summer makes an annual tour of the parks and playgrounds of Hartford with Its shows in a specially constructed travelling Marionette theater on wheels. In winter, each of its pro- ductions is taken on tour of the public and parochial schools and institutions of the city as part of an educational recreation program,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18

The annual Christmas party fol the 700 junior members of the Wa terbury's Girls club will take place at Hamilton Park Sunday afternoon December 19, at 3 o'clock. Santa Claus will be on hand with gifts for every girl present.
 The entertainment this year Is a puppet dralnatization of the famous old Fifteenth Century Fairy Tale "snow White".
 This puppet show Is brought tc the Girls club through the coop ration of the recreation division oi the Hartford park department of which James H. Dillon is the super- visor.
 "Snow White"
 "Snow White" is the puppet dram- atization of the famous old fifteenth century fairy tale of the same name by Alvin Nikelais, director of the Marionette troupe of the WPA- recreation division of the Hartford Park department and one of the outstanding authorities on puppetry | III the eaSCs
 The story is enacted by a cast oi l6 string puppets, different iron the Punch and Judy type puppets of old in that they are operated ir @ more lifelike manner by means oi invisible strings manipulated by the troupe from an unseen overhead bridge above the stage.
 These puppets, with the voices of the hidden operators providing the vocal accompaniment in their movements, portray the story of Snow White" with remarkable suc- cess in six acts and four scenes, Special lighting and stage effects are incorporated, and the little figures, about two feet in length, are garbed in exact reproductions of fifteenth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
ROACH ADVOCATES ROAD PRECAUTlON
Police Supt. Urges Drivers to Use Judgment in
 Passing Cars

Distinct hand signals, given il, time, are urged on drivers by Po- lice Superintendent William J. Roach In Q statement issued today, He also warns motorists to be cer- tain that brakes on their cars are in good condition, to use extreme care when children are in sight, and to exercise good judgment when pass ing other cars on the road. Supt, Roach says:
 "No driver wants to kill or injure anyone through careless driving or faulty equipment. Drive cautious ly and keep the brakes in fire-class condition at all times, for 1t is nev- CT known when 1t may be necessary to use them instantly and effective ly. When there is Q child anywhere in sight, slow down and set yourself for an emergency stop. However late you may be at your destination nothing Is SO important as to induce you to take e chance that might in- jure or kill a child. The aged and infirm cannot hop or jump their way out of Q dangerous situation Their minds are not alert. You don't want to injure or kill one ot them SO STOP.
 Passing on Hills
 "Some of the worst accidents oc- curing at high speeds have been caused by drivers attempting to pass on a hill. Never try to do this, be- cause the best of drivers are help less in such Q situation. The cor rect judgment of speeds and dis tances Is very essential for safe driving. At normal driving speed Q passing driver has @ margin ot safety provided he has correctly judged the speed of oncoming trai- flc and provided the driver ot the car he IS passing doesn't decide to increase his pace.
 Simple hand signals may save your life. A quick hand signal IS not enough warning for the other fellow when you are pulling out rom Q curb. The safe driver looks to see that his signal has been observed The safe driver doesn't pass on Q curve, even on a f0urlane highway, There may be an 0Gcoming eax straddling the line.
 Golden Rule
 "The final recommendation to all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18

Superior Court Judge Frank F. McEvoy of this city will preside in the Waterbury court for the criminal and civil sessions com mencing January ,. He will re- main here until March S1, ac- cording to the official chart of judge allotments. Judge McEvoy has been presiding at Litchfield.
 At the completion of Judge Me- Evoy's presiding term, Judge Ken- meth Wynne will come to the local court. Judge Edwin c. Dickenson is on the local bench at hte pres- ent time and will remain until the Christmas holidays start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
THREE DRIVERS
 ARE RESPONSIBLE

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1e-(UP)- Three drivers were held criminally responsible and a fourth was exon- erated of blame in connection with recent automobile accident deaths, coroners' findings showed today.
 John Vincent. 70, Middletown, was held responsible for the death of Thomas Welch, Windsor, injured fatally last Sunday in Portland accident.
 Edward Mauzerol, 25, Waterbury, was held responsible for the death of Mrs. Nellie Ryan, 66, Waterbury on Dec. 3.
 Mark Nagaki, Darien, Japanese cook, was held responsible for the death of Herbert Edinborough, 62, Darien, on Nov. 20.
 Edward J. Holley, West Hartford, was exonerated in the death of John Cronsell, 66, West Hartford, here Nov. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
TONE APPEALING TO WASHINGTON
Release of Funds to Save Employment for 700
 in State Plant

In an effort to avert the serious consequences of An impending Mqui- dalton of the Rosie Velvet Com. pany Mills in Mystic and Williman- tic, Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone, has requested Congressman William J. Fitzgerald of the second Connecticut district, and Attorney General Homer Cummings to use their influence in securing the re- lease of certain funds now held by the Alien Property Custodian in Washington.
 MT. Tone disclosed in his request that 700 workers employed by the Company will be left jobless unless the effects of the threatened liqui- dalton Is Sninimized. Present owners of the plant have decided to stop production, he explained, and 1t Is imperative that Q buyer be found to preserve the business. Otherwise, the eastern part of the state will suffer Q evere blow from unern- ployment and loss of tax revenue.
 One possibility exists for avoiding such Q disaster, the commissioner stated. A minority stockholder, MT. John Rosie, one of the founders of the plant, Is willing to purchase the business provided he can obtain money belonging to members of his family and now held in trust by the Alien Property Custodian. Amount ing to 0 substantial sum, 1t repre-. sents 6 part of the business which was owned by the German branch of the family ct the time of the World War.
 MT. Rossie has assured the Labor Department that if the funds are released they will be reinvested in the Rosie Velvet Company Mills, workers employed. He Is prepared to thus keeping Mystic and Willimantic advance 6 large sum of his own money while conditional promises of other amounts have been made by American relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
NEWTON D. BAKER
 IS TREATED AGAIN

Cleveland, Dec. 1e-(UP)-Newton D. Baker, secretary of war under President Woodrow Wilson and in- ternationally known corporation at- torney, was treated today for Q re- currence of a heart attack suffered In midsummer.
 A physician and nurse were called to Bakers home this morning. Mrs. Baker told the United Press that "Mr. Baker has suffered another slight "thrombosis." The physician cuold not be reached immediately.
 Baker spent several days last July in Saratoga Springs, N. r., recuper- ating from Q cerebral thrombosis he suffered ct that time.
 Physicians termed the illness then as "slight".
 Baker relinquished recently trus- teeships he had held with two large universities, Ohio State and Western Reserve. He is 66.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
STUDENTS CHOOSE
 WILLIAM CUMPPER

St. Bonaventure, N. Y. Dec. 18- The annual Christmas dance of the Metropolitan club of St. Bonaven- ture college will be held in the Mad FIatton room of the Hotel Pennsylvania, December 28, accord Ing to plans announced today by general chairman John F. McHugh, @ Berkeley Place, Brooklyn, vice. president of the organization.
 Assisting Mir. McHugh on the general committee are the other club officers: John J. Flynn, 626 Howard avenue, New Haven, Conn, president: William oumpper, s Ma gill street, Waterbury, Conn, sec- retary: and Francis Murphy, l65 Montgomery street, Paterson, N. J., treasurer.
 The Metropolitan Club is an or ganization of St. Bonaventure cole lege students from New York city and vicinity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
Decrease Of $6O,OOO Noted Over Previous
 Years Record Mark
Local Companies Respond to l,OO7 Alarms Within Year-Per Capita Fire Loss Drops From $3.27 to
 $2.67-HighIights Reflected in Chiefs Report

Regular flremen who died during the year were Private James Crough, of Engine 3; Private William J. Reynolds, of Engine 2; and Private Michael J. Calvin, of Engine 10.
 Private Harold Parker was Seri- ously injured February IS in fighting Q fire on South Main street. He ii still under medical care.
 Statistics compiled by Lieut.. Mi cHael J. Flaherty, aide to the chief show that the fire loss of 4202, ,020.3C for the year included building los' Of 9i30,3el, and loss of contents worth Si62, ,667.30. Insurance total. ling S23S, ,2Se.Se was paid for these losses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18

imous vote to thep residency of the Young Italian Democratic club,
 He accused Q minority group, described as the opposition, with trying to use the bulk of Italian American voters for "their own sell fish interest" The Young Italian Democratic club was formed about a year ago when a split developed In the Italian Democratic club over appointment of Angelo Nardona, who defeated President Barbieri in the last election, as city sheriff.
 Patrick Travisano replaced Jo- seph Cicchiello as second vice. president, and the rest of the otfi- cers were reelected as follows:
 First Vice-president, Edmund de- Matia; secretary, Joseph DeLuca assistant secretary, Charles Giorgio; treasurer, Nicholas Albino; finan- cial secretary, William Ferrari; as- sistant financial secretary, Joseph 0ianneti: English orator, Louis Or sini; Italian orator, Albert Spag- nulo; board of directors, the off cers and Atty, Hugo Guastaferri Anthony Maritime, Anthony Sera- fini, Louis Scarpa, Domenic Battai, Louis Martino and Peter Sciarra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
NEG Apologies
 For Mae Vests Radio Broadcast

The National Br0adcasting Company has received the fol- lowing letter from the J. Walter Thompson Company regarding the broadcast over the NBC- Red Network at 500 ?. Hn., on December l2:
 MT. LenOx R. Lohr
 President
 National Broadcasting Co.,:
 On behalf of our client, Chase and Sanborn, we wish to ex- press our deepest regret that the program broadcast Sunday night, December twelfth, gave offense to anyone. Obviously, the whole purpose of these breakfasts Is to afford whole- some entertainment. These pro- grams, over . period of eight years, are evidence of this. The script of this feature of the broadcast was our responsibility It was Q mistake, and we can assure the public at large that the same mistake will not be made again.
 Sincerely yours,
 J. Walter Thompson Go.
 STANLEY REsOR, Pres. MT. LohF replied:
 MT. Stanley Resor,
 President J. Walter Thompson Co.,:
 We appreciate your. express sion of concern shout the broad- cast Of December twelfth, against which criticism has been directed. We share with you the regret you express as we share also the responsibility in this incident.
 Our interests are entirely mu. tual In striving to give to the American public the type of wholesome entertainment which 1t wants, and which 1t has every right to expect. The National Broadcasting Company can be counted upon to intensity It's efforts to this end.
 Sincerely yours,
 LENOx R. LOHR, Pres, 
 National Broadcasting Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18
Fire Loss in Waterbury in 1887 Estimated at $282 1926
Lithuanian Legion Units
 m Joint Installation
National Officers to Off, ciate at Ceremonies To
 morrow Afternoon

Representatives from more than a score of veterans chapters will be present tomorrow at joint in- stallation exercises for newly elect ed officers of Sylvester J. Stokes post and auxiliary, Lithuanian Le- zion of America, which take place at 48 Green street hall at 9 O. clock. The ceremonies will be con- ducted by National Commander Joseph Covaleski and Mrs. Kath- erine Narcum, national president of the auxiliary. Honored guests will include the commanders and pres identS of the various local units or their respective representatives and leaders of other Lithranian chap ters of Connecticut and New York,
 The installing officers will be as- sisted in their duties by national executives of the legion. Local members retiring include comman- der and national senior vice com mander, John Danisavage; national treasurer, Charles Slokus; national chief of staff and retiring adjutant, Victor Danisavage national chap lain and retiring local chaplain, Stanley Saviskas; and national trustee, William Shukaitis.
 Officers of the chapter to be in ducted include Detective Lieutenant Joseph Bendler, commander; senior vice commander, Daniel Lizdas; junior vice commander, John Bruz- as; judge advocate, Attorney Albert J. Bronsky; adjutant, James Stokes; treasurer, Albert Rice; chaplain, Blody Pekock; officer of the day, John Sulzi; sergeant-at-arms, Ju- Illus Puzas; John Bruzas, Joseph Bendler, John Danisavage, Daniel Griskauskas, Charles Slokus, Victor Danisavage and William Shukaitis, activities committee.
 Auxiliary officers consist of Mrs, Anna Matusevice, president; first vice president, Mrs. Theresa Stokes; second vice president, Mrs. Joseph Urba; recording secretary, Mrs, Mabel Danisavage; financial secre- tary, Miss Anna Vaitukaitis; treasurer, Miss Anna Danisavage: chaplain, Mrs. Blody Pekock; officer of the day, Mrs. Ella Slol.us; musi- clan, Mrs. Joseph Bendler; Mrs. Margaret Bebrin, chairman of the board of trustees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-18

exceptionally heavy, and are pre- pairing for even greater traffic vol- tune next week.
 With Christmas only week away, demand for Christmas trees, wreaths, tree decorations and other holiday incidentals has been brisk. Dealers in Christmas trees report that shipments coming to Water bury this year have been made up of exceptionally fine trees, much better than in previous years.
 Uniformed and plainclothes po-- licemen have been on duty ia local stores, guarding against attempts at shoplifting. There have been no arrests on this charge thus far dur ing the Christmas shopping season.
 Chain and independent grocery stores and markets have stocked up heavily for the trade expected next week, when Waterburians buy their meats, groceries, delicacies and sweets for the holidays. Turkey and chicken prices thus far run about the same as at Thanksgiving time.