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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Hydrants! Water Department Employees Conduct ing Annual Tests = Safeguard
 Against
 Breeze
 Ups''.

Hydrants-those inconspicuous, little stubby objects which decor ate approximately 1,700 street cor- ners of this city-and which as- sume such important roles in times of raging fires-were under close scrutiny today.
 Agents of the City Water de- partment are completing the first round of paying a personal visit to each hydrant. inspecting, test ing and examining each part to insure its perfect working order in time of need.
 Officials of the water and fire departments are fearful that per- haps the past cold snap might have caused several of the outlets to freeze, thus rendering it useless in time of emergency. It is the duty of each water department inspector to check the hydrants for possible frozen pipes. oil the nozzle joints, and order them painted is neces- SarV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
1000 RELEASED
 BY NAZI ORDER

Berlin, Dec. 24.--(UP) More than 1000 political prisoners have been released so far from concentration camps and from preliminary arrest in Germany under the Christmas amnesty, it was learned today. No official announcement was made, but it was known that the releases have been proceeding for the last ten days and included persons now consid- cred politically reliable" as well as some confessional pastors.
 This year, for the first time, crim- inal prisoners whose terms would end shortly after Christmas were also released in time to spend Christmas with their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
They Do!

If you own the road you can go as fast as you like, the attor- rey-general ruled today.
 In an opinion written by Asst. Atty. Gen. Joseph P. Smith, in answer to a query by Motor Ve- hicles Commissioner Michael A. Connor, 1t is pointed out that mo- tor vehicle laws apply to operation on the highways" and "high- ways" are defined as roads "un- der the control of the state or any political subdivision thereof, dedicated, appropriated or open to public travel, or other use."
 The question was originally raised by the Belle Haven Land
 company in Greenwich, which is one of eight similar develop- ments in that town. Belle Haven's 70 property owners maintain their own roads and pay police to pa- trol them. It was their query as whether the motor vehicle laws applied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Political Club To
 Sponsor Open House
Mayor to Be Guest at RededicatOry Program of New
 Rooms New Years Day-NOrbert Aeksis Home
BROOKLYN NEWS

Mayor Frank Hayes and several other city officials will be guests of the lithuanian Independent Poli- tical club New Years Day, when open house will prevail. The pro- gram has been arranged following complete interior alterations to the club quarters at Nemunas hall, 48 Green street, and to stimulate in- terest in activities for 1888.
 The committee in charge of the rededicatory exercises includes Pe- ter ValunaS, newly-elected president of the L. I. P. club, John w. Jenu- saitis, vice-president; Attorney Clar- ence V. Balanda, treasurer; Frank Banis, recording secretary; Albinas Marcelynas, financial secretary: Joseph March, assistant financial secretary; Vincent Urbonas, dues collector; Martin Sttrgas, John Adomaitis, Ernest Mazaika, Edward Yanavich and pr. F. J. Hill, trus-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
HELD REsPoNsIBLE

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 24.--(UP) Irving F. Alderman, New Haven, was crininally responsible in a cor- cner's finding today for the death of William Sweetnani, &, New Ha. ven, in an automobile accident here August 22. Alderman, accord. ing to Coroner Morris Wvuhel, was driving in Q "wanton and reckless manner" when his machine collided with another in which Sweetnam was riding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
5 Days More

With the testing lanes on Thomaston avenue closing at 2:30 this afternoon, motorists in the Waterbury area have only five days left in which to have their cars inspected and approved. The lane will reopen Monday, and the semi-annual testing period will end the 31st.
 It is estimated that about 1900 cars in this section are still to be tested. owners of cars which are not inspected face the loss of their registration.
 Thus far, there have been 21,- 969 cars inspected and approved at the local testing station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
JOHN J. MURPHY
 GOES TO PRISON
Business Agent of Truck Drivers Given Two to
 Three Years

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 24 = tUP.l John J. Murphy, business agent of the truck drivers union, today was sentenced to two to three years in { states prison on charges of con- spiracy growing out of violence dur. ing the strike of eastern Connecticut truck drivers early last fall. The penalty, imposed by Superior Court Judge Arthur F. ELS at the conclu- sion of 47-day trial, was the heav~ { fest given the IS defendants. Others drew sentences ranging from one month to one year in county jail.
 All were convicted by 8 jury which 2 returned its verdict late last night. Ten of the accused were sentenced before the court recessed shortly after l o'clock this morning. Mur- phy and four others were arraigned before noon. All were found guilty on one count which charged general conspiracy to do violence and inter- fere with transportation movements. Three of the accused were acquitted on charges of conspiracy to burn. truck at Windsor Locks Septenl-k Der 24,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Foreclosure

Foreclosure of property on Wa tertown avenue is the aim of a suit filed in superior court today by the Thomaston Savings bank against Clarissa B. Oviattt, exec cutrix of the estate of Walter D. Austin. The suit is based on al- legged non-payment of a $70oO note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
SPOTLIGH7TNG - Brass City News
"Trucking''

No trucks will roll in Water- bury tomorrow night, but plenty of trucking" will feature the an- nual Christmas party of the local Truckdrivers' Union at Bucking- ham hall. Representatives of other local unions and of trucking locals at Hartford, Bridgeport, Spring. field, Boston and Providence will attend.
 Among the invited guests are Mayor Frank Hayes and Judges John F. McGrath and Edward Mascolo. The committee in charge is composed of William Tata, chairman; Joseph Beck and John VaiskauskaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
NEW GAS STATION
 OFFERS BARGAINS
Ralph Mastrianna Gives Free fabrication Jobs
 With Each $l Purchase

A completely new idea in cen- tralized service stations will be formally opened tomorrow and Sum- day at the corner of East Main street and Idylwood avenue by Ralph Mastrianna, connected with the gasoline and oil business for many years.
 Free fabrication with every pur- chase of $l or more will be offered by MT. Mastrianna to every custom CT who calls at his station on either of these days. So if you desire a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Play Santy

Santa Claus was impersOnated today by Judge John F. McGrath and Judge Edward MascOlo of the city court.
 Papers for the release of 10 prisoners serving terms at the county jail were signed by the judges and delivered at the jail today. The 10 were freed in time to spend the holiday with their families.
 Release of prisoners sentenced from the local court has been an annual Chrustmas custom fO rsome years. In each case the prisoner was reported as being on good behavior.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Senior Csroun Elects

Michael verbickas was reelected president of the senior Holy Name society of St. Joseph's church at the annual meeting of the group We'd nesday night. MT. Verbickas has already served two terms in this of- flee.
 Others elected include vice-pres- ident, Peter Lubinas; treasurer, Vincent Kenausis; recording secre- tary; Anthony Moraska; Financial secretary, Peter Jolubauskas; mar shall, John Jakstas, and Rev. Ben- edict Gauronskas, chaplain. John Gailius and John Kairis were ap- pointed delegates to the Lithuanian Catholic Federation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Sues on Note

BrOny White of this city, and several Naugatuck and Union City individuals are named defendants in a foreclosure suit filed in the superior court today by the Wa terbury Savings bank. Property at 62 Vail street, this city, is the basis of dispute. A note for $60O0 is held as the basis of the claim. Other defendants in the suit are Kazimer Kuncvicz of Union City, Leo Ogonowski of Union City and the Naugatuck Lumber company, who claim interests in the prop erty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Appointed

Dr. Charles McPartland, we'll known in Waterbury where he maintained an office on Central avenue, has been appointed assist- ant epidermiologist of the state department of health, it was learned here today. pr. McPart- land, who lived on Columbia boulevard, moved to West Haven some time ago but retained an office here. He will assist Dr. Mill ard Knowlton, state epidermiolo- gist, in his new post with the state health department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
TRUCK DRIVER
 SEEKS $lO,OOO
SOuthingtOn Man Claims He Was Injured at Store
 in AnSOnia

John F Mecier of Southington, a truck-driver for the Grove and Company of this city, today filed in superior court a $10,00o civil action against Simeon Cohen, administra- tor of the estate of Philip Cohen of Meriden. Other defendants in the action are the 0. Murphy Conl- pany 5 and 10 Cent store, of An- sonia: Terry Condon and John Mur- phy of Ansonia. Attorney William P. Wertheimer represents the plain- tiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
CROPS SOLD WE'LL

Boston, Dec. 24.-(UP)-Cash in. come from New England crops this year totaled $62, Al, ,000, a 2 per cent increase over 1936, the state and federal agriculture departments re- ported today. Total acreage in- creased 1.8 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
New Stamps

Philatelists joined the regular rush of stamp buyers at the post office today, to obtain specimens of the new Virgin Island com memorative. The stamp is of g. cent denomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
YNNOVATTON

w. c. Fields showed up for the first days work on "The Big Broad- cast of 1888" with a modified version of 8 football teams water wagon. It is a large sterling silver thermos with Q pump on it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Library Closes

The Bronson library and its branches will close this evenin at 6 o'clock and will remain closed Saturday, Christmas day. It will be open as usual Sunday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Hurt I'm AnsOnia

Mecier claims he was injured while delivering package at the Murphy and 10 Cent Store, Mo- vember 20, 1897, due to the negli- gence of the defendants and their agents. The injury was the result of falling into a canal at the rear of the store.
 The building and property are owned by Cohen, and occupied by the 5 and 10 cent store. Condon and Murphy were cleaning out the canal when Mecier allegedly fell into 1t. It is said that the canal is usual- ly covered with a flooring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

A new type shoe in London has Q special Container for cosmetics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Student Chairman

Edmund Jenusaitis, son of Mrs. Nellie Jenusaitis of Chipman street and student at Niagara univer- sity, has been honored with the ape pointment as chairman of the coln- mittee for the annual undergrad uate dinner dance Monday night at Three-C Cups Inn on the Meriden- Wallfngford Post road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Holiday Party

Five societies exchanged greetings and presents at @ Yuletide party last night at St. Joseph's Holy Name so- ciety quarters in the Congress ave- nue school. Groups represented in- clude the Junior and Senior choirs, Children of Mary Sodality, Holy Name society, Lithuanian Catholic Students Association, and the Knights of Lithuania. A tree well decorated was the center of attrac- tion. Refreshments were served and carols were sung.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

tees; Anthony Lazdauskas, Attor- ney Albert J. Bronsky, Thomas Vi- sockas and Leo Pranskaitis.
 Included among the new features of the club quarters will be a new bar with full privileges, lounge fur- nishings, tables and booths for pri- vate parties, Venetian blinds, a game room, radio and library. In addition the premises have been completely redecorated, the work ac- complished by Stanley Audietis. Special electrical effects were inc stalled by Edward Happy" Lasky.
 AIeksls Home
 Norbert Aleksis, student at Notre Dame university, South Bend, Ind. {; and director of the university radio studio, has returned for the holi- days to assist his father Professor Alexander J. Aleksis, organist at St. Joseph's church. Professor Aleksis has been taken i'll at his home on Center street.
 Hogan Returns
 Eddie (Yuskis) Hogan, who on last Friday night was defeated by Buddy Baer of California in the main event at Madison Square Gar- den, has returned to the city where he will spend the holidays with his family on North Riverside street.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
''JAcK oAKlE'S
COLLEGE"

Jack Oakie runs the
''college"l Catchy
music by Benny
Goodmanand Georgie
Stolll Judy Garland
sinRSl Tuesdays-S:3O
pm E. S. T. (9:3O pm
3. D. S. T), 1880 pm
C.S.T.,6:3OpmM.S.T.,
$50 pm P. S. T., over
WABC-CBS Network.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
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ernment officials. Civil Service
Commission officials said today a
number Of changes will be neces.
sary to eliminate inequities and
make leave regulations uniform
throughout the service.
One example pointed out was
the fact that employees clasSed as
temporary, who receive pay only
for the time they work. have been
deprived of leave by the Comptrol.
Ter Generals decision. Actually,
however, their service is con-
tinuouS, and officials believe they
should receive 2l2 days of annual
leave per month, as do other tenn
porary workers.
Another problem was the ques-
ton of what constitutes a con-
tagiouS disease. Employees having
such a disease must take sick leave
under present rules, but various
departments define contagious dis.
eases differently. Still another
case developed was that of en-
ployes retired for disability who
had taken leave in excess Of the
amount they had earned when
they owe the Government nothing,
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
BAN
IS ASSAILED
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and separations, but it prevents
young people in the Government
service from getting married. Fol.
lowing the meeting Mr.. Ramspeck
declared:
"There are two very important
reasons why this bill should pass.
The first is that 1t prevents mar.
riage, and the second is that 1t
disturbs tenure" ..
He pointed out that persons dis
missed from the service because Of
Section 2l3 lose their pensions.
Representative Celler told the COM
mittee that the repeal legislation
is favored by men in the Govern
ment service as we'll as by women,
and gave to the committee a list
of organizations including male
members who have indorSed the
bill.
Representative O'Day's View
Mrs. O'Day appeared before the
committee briefly, giving her in
dorsement of the measure. She
stated that the married persons
clause is discriminatory"
The Celler bill repeals the con-
troversial clause and also amends
the Civil Service Act, by providing
that no original appointment may
be made where the combined sal
aries of husband and wife equal or
exceed $4,000.
The committee did not take any
action at today'S meeting, but Rep
resentative John j. O'Connor CD
Of New York, Rules Committee
chairman, announced he would
call his committee soon to deter
mine whether special rule should
be allowed.
A short time ago the repeal bill
was brought to the floor under the
unanimous consent rule, but Called
when Representative Cochran OBJ
jected.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
BOYS CAMP
INSPECTION

Members Of the Ladies Auxiliary
and Board of Managers of the
Metropolitan Boys Club, accom-
panied by Major Ernest w. Brown,
superintendent Of police, and
James M. Colliflower, board chair
man, will leave police headquarters
at 9 a. m. tomorrow for a visit of
inspection to the summer camp at
Scotland, Md.
The group will make an exten.
sive study of the needs of the camp
for the coming season and at noon
will be the guest of Major Brown,
for whom the camp is named, at
a luncheon.
Transportation for the party is
being furnished through the CO.
operation of the Arrow Cab Com
pany, extended by Glenn Elliot,
vice president and general mana
ger.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
Bladensburg Opens
Homes On Sunday

BLADENsBURG, Md, May ia.
Early Eighteenth Century homes
and buildings of this setcion, many
of which figured prominently in
the history of pre-Revolutionary
days, will be thrown open to the
public for the tour of the Historical
Society Of Bladensburg on Sun
day.
The four-hour tour will start
from the Memorial Cross here at
2 p. m. Members of the society,
stationed at points of interest
along the route, will act as guides
and hostesSes. Funds obtained
from the tour, at a charge of SO
cents per person, will be used to-
ward restoration Of the old Carl
ton mill as a prospective meeting
place and museum of the society.
Included in the tour itinerary
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
Girl Nea1.s COIIapse
At AK Murder Trial

4 Gladys at his side In the front
seat. They backed out Of the
driveway. It was $40 p. m. The
radio was playing in the Mac
knight home at the time"
The most damaging testimony
given so far against Gladys came
from Mrs. Elizabeth Feury, her
next-door neighbor. Mrs. Feury
testified she heard Mrs. MacKnight
scream twice, heard her body fall,
and a few minutes later, when
she called to Gladys through the
back window, Gladys said moth
ing had happened"
Mrs. Feury said that when she
saw Gladys shortly after hearing
the screams, Gladys face was
flushed and her eyes were stern
and staring"
Between IS and 80 witnesses will
be called by the State, according
to Prosecutor O'Regan. One Of
them will be Edgar MacKnight,
the girl defendants father, who
came home from work to find his
wife's body on the kitchen floor.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18

are Carlton Mill, the first grist
mill in this section of Maryland,
built in 1925; Bostwick House,
built between 1742 and 1746 by
Christopher Lamb; st. Luke'S
Episcopal Church, 1911: George
Washington Tavern, 1892; the
MarketMaster's House, about
1850; Ross House, built by David
Ross in 1747 and used as a hos
pital during the War of 1912;
Chillum Castle Manor, former
home Of william Dudley Digges,
built in the early 170O's, where
Major L'Enfant, designer of
Washington, lived during his last
days, and Adelphia Mill, built in
1764.
Mrs. Virginia T. Fell, of Cottage
City, Nd, historian of the society,
is chairman of the tour.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
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and the matrons had to assist
her.
However, as Gladys strode
across the courtroom she pulled
her arms from the assisting hands
of the matrons and proceeded un-
aided to her jail quarters.
Boy DOwncast
Donald, her former choir sing
ing sweetheart, was visibly af-
fected by the grim exhibit from
the outset. He took one swift
glance at it and bowed his head.
From that moment on he kept his
eyes glued to the floor. AS he
was escorted from the courtroom,
his wrist shackled to a deputy
sheriff, there was a suggestion of
tears in his eyes.
DR.. Thomas F. O'Brien, den
tist and neighbor Of the Mac.
Knights, told how the accused
pair fled in the family auto short
ly after the murder. He swore:
Donald was at the wheel,
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
Kentuckidns Honor
BdrkIeY and Logan

The Kentucky Democratic Club
gave a dinner last night at the
Mayflower Hotel in honor of
Senators Alben w. Barkley and
Marvel Mills Logan. Both praised
the work of the club.
Marvin Mcintyre, secretary to
the President, was POSTMASTER
Marshall E. Vaughn was presiding
officer, and j. Gregory Bruce was
chairman. The banquet was at
tended by more than 200 Ken
tuckianS.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
TO WED
ON BIRTHDAY
0FGEOjRGEV
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marriage to Mrs. Wallis War
field, daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Teakle Wallis War.
field of Maryland, will take
place at the Chateau de Cande
at MOnts on Thursday, June g."
Regarding invitations to tht
wedding:
Invitations to the wedding of
the Duke of Windsor and Mrs.
Warfield will be confined to
those who have been with them
during the past month. No mem
bers of the regal family will be
present."
This was interpreted as mean
ing that invitations would no
even be issued to the royal famil!
as matter of form and that nonC
OF the former close associates O.
the Duke, such as Lord and Lady
Mountbatten, would be asked tx
attend.
SmdM WCuNAuS
Those who have "been With" the
Duke and Mrs. Warfield during
the last month include only Mr.
and Mrs. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs
Bedaux, Lord Brownlow, gentle
man-in.waiting to the former king
and a number of eQuerries anc
servants.
The Duke followed the practict
OF a reigning sovereign in announc
ing his own marriage. a
It is traditional for some mem
ber Of a brides family to an
nounce the nuptials under ordi
nary circumstances, but the SOY
ereign head of a ruling family in.
variably makes public the mar
riage plans f any of his relatives
as well as his own.
There was no indication in
Rogers brief announcement that
the duke and Mrs. Warfield had
sought or obtained sanction Of the
royal family for their union.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18

DOROTHY KILGALLEN, girl reporter, was
assigned to break the women's globe-circling
record. She did-made the trip in 24h days!
And Camels were with her every step of the
way. ut was breathless dash" she says.
II was glad to have Camels with me.
know they don't frazzle the nerves"
The Washington times., 1937-05-18

Pressure has been lowered and your most
9istressing symptoms of headaches and
dixziness materially relieved. write m a Jetfer
ana tell US so. Tell US where you bought your
treatment and what you paid for It. Wen
Gnen refund your money, every penny Of Il.
1nm SHOWS you better than anything we
might say how confident we are that regular
eno continued use Of ALLIMIN Essence Of
Garlic Parsley Tablets according to direc.
tions can lower blood pressure and relieve
those distressing symptoms, headaches and
dizziness, in most cases. Two things we ask.
First be sure to get the genuine ALLIMIN
Tablets, even If you have to insist. Then, in
according to instructions,
VANPATTEN PHARMACEUTICAL co., ,Chiosgs
At Peoples and Other Good Drug Stores
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
High BLOOD PRESSURE
Sufferers Make This Test

Go to your drug
store. Buy q pack
age of ALLIMIN
Essence of Garlic
Parsley Tablets.
Then use the entire
package according
to directions. If,
when you have I'm.
ished, you don't find
The Washington times., 1937-05-18
Federal Leave Rules
Under Scrutiny

excess is defined as sick leave,
they owe the government nohing,
but if it is defined as annual leave,
they must reimburse the Govern
ment in cash for the amount taken.
The Washington times., 1937-05-18

Today the sport Of fencing puts
much the same value on healthy
nerves and unfaiIing aIertness as
did the deadly dueIs of long ago.
NNLY slow motion movies could
~ show you all the brilliance Of
Joanna adeTuscan's darting sword play.
In Joanna de Tuscan's own words: "A
person who didn't have nerve control
would never stand out in fencing. My
No. l reason for smoking Camels is
they never jangle my nerves. Camel
is the cigarette that I find permits me
to smoke as often as I please. It's
Camels for me for digestion's sake
too. They're so mild they never make
my throat harsh or rough"
The Washington times., 1937-05-18

90 YEARS A RAILROAD MAN-1s years a
Camel smoker. 'Tm proud to be throttle
man of the goth Century Limited" says
Chas. ! Chase. 81 don't take chances with
my nerves. smoke CameIs Is-smoke 'em all
have mind to. CameIs don't get ON my
nerves. appreciate how mild Camels are"