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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
TODAY IS YOUR BABY'S DAY!
Democratic Popularity OpensSver Trophy Successful ContenderFree Photos of All All Must Be Officially Made by Next Saturday Evening.

official entry means 800 votes Thereafter, every subscription you or your friends obtain counts 200 votes.
 By subscription, 1t means only that someone you call upon tells you they'd like to have The Democrat delivered to their home. Then the carrier will collect the very small sum every weekend. You don't have to ask for money or do any hard work.
 Call Manager
 The most important matter for you to look after Is yo:lr appoint ment with Thomas Studio, tele- phone 3-l062, or call personally, as soon as you possibly can.
 Only a few minutes are needed to have the picture taken. Then baby Is in the contest.
 For any information further than that in the announcement of the contest opening today call the Con- test Manager, care of The Democrat, 4-2l2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
FIRE TRAPS OLD
 LADY MATTTCK

Everett, Mass, July l2-(UP)-- Trapped in her attic bedroom, Mrs. Jane Prestley, 7s, was burned to death early today when fire swept a three-story dwelling. Her grand son, Joseph Wray, IT, had wrapped a water-soaked towel around his head and attempted to rescue her, but was beaten back by flames and forced to flee for his own life.
 Wray, who discovered the blaze, previously had wakened his parents, MT. and Mrs. Timothy Wray, and an unle, William Campbell. They es- capped unassisted from their second- floor apartment, as did MT. and Mrs. James Devir and their 22-year- daughter Constance, first-fioor occu- pants.
 Fire Captain John O'Hrien made several attempts to reach Mrs. Prestley's room until partly overcome by smoke and taken to the street by fellow -flremen. Damage was S6,00o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Anticipated Summer LetdoWn Reflected
 In Reports For June
Bank Savings, Telephones, Marriages Register Gains in Monthly Survey of Local C. of Comparisons
 With June, l0S6, Indicate General improvement

increase of $6l,40o.0o as compared with the month of June, 1886.
 Electricity
 During the month of June there were l6,94l,373 XVIII of electric current consumed, decrease of l79,066 XVII as compared with tho month of May, and an increase of 3,076,777 as compared with the month of June, 1886.
 Employment
 During the month of June there were 36,93o persons employed iIl manufacturing concerns, public utilities, and mercantile establish- ments, showing a decrease of 733 ss compared with the month of May and an increase of 4,o7e as conl- pared with the month of June 1896.
 In eight of the largest factories total of 20,50e persons were em. ployed during the month of June a decrease of 7s3 as compared witt, the month of May, and an increase Of 3,433 persons as compared with bity NlULllI1 VI JuIlB, Ab0Us
 Freight Tonnage
 The freight tonnage for the city received and forwarded during the month of June amounted to: L. C. L. cars received, 2,6i3 tons: carload cars received, 60,3e6 tons: L. c. L. cars forwarded, 4,6e5 tons; carload cars forwarded, 5.ee2 tons showing a decrease of L. 0. L. cars received, 36o tons; L. c. L. cars forwarded, POI tons: carload cars forwarded, 1908 tons; and an increase of car- load cars received, o,744 tons as compared with the month of May, and an increase of L. 0. L cars re ceived, 238 tons:, carload cars re- reived. l4.338 tons; L. c. L. cars tor- warded, $40 tons: and q decrease Of carload cars forwarded, i,63s tons.
 Gas
 During the month of June there were 97.036,000 GU. ft. of gas con. Sumed. R decrease of i,27i, 900 GU. 1t. as compared with the month of May, and an increase of i0,8is.oo0 GU. 1t. as compared with the month of June, i938.
 Health
 During the month of June there were 45 cases of communicable disease and 2 deaths resulting there from, a decrease of i6 cases and deaths as compared with the month of May, and e decrease of 5 cases and the same number Of deaths as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

compared with the month Of June, i93B.
 Deaths & Births
 During the month of June there were i46 marriages, 74 deaths, and ie2 births, an increase of i07 mar. riageS, c decrease Of 26 deaths and an increase Of births aS compared with the month of May, and an .iI- crease Of 27 marriages, Q decrease oi 2i deaths. and a decrease of 70 births as compared with the month of June, io36.
 New Families
 There were 3 new families who came 10 take up their residence ln Waterbury during the month 0i June.
 Postal Receipts
 The post office receipts for the month ol June amounted to s4i,- 403,00, a decrease of sl,o85,o4 aS compared with the month Of May. and an increase Of si3.63 as com. pared with the month of June, l93g
 Telephones
 There were i8,125 telephones ni use at the end of the month an in- crease of 64 telephones aS compared with the month Of May, and an in. crease Of 1906 telephones as com pared with tho month oil June, 1856
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

The usual early-sumner letdown hit Waterbury business in June, according to statistics contained in the monthly survey of the Chamber of Commerce, issued today.
 Employment slumped somewhat, with . total of 36,o3o persons ern- ployed here last month, This rep- resents e decrease of 73S from the figure for May, but nevertheless Is almost 5000 greater than the figure for June, 1886. Tn addition, last months employment total was more than 1000 greater than that of the best month in the peak year of 1929.
 Bank savings showed 6 slight gain last month. Bank clearings and bank debits decreased from the May figures. Building permits went down in number and value from May, but were greater In value than last June. Consumption of gas and electricity both declined.
 The number of telephones in use locally increased to iS,42S, a gain of 64 during the month.
 The Chamber of Commerce bus iness survey for June follows:
 Bank ClearingS
 The total bank clearings for the month of June amounted to s7ei3,- 10000, a decrease of $i,6o0,000.00 a. compared with the month Of May, and an increase of S7T6,600,00 as compared with the month of June, ie30.
 Bank DebltS
 The bank debits for the month Of June amounted to S36,070,4i3 Q decrease of $7,239. .888.43 as compared with the month of May. and an in. crease Of e6,o2o ie0.32 as compared with the month of June. le36.
 Bank Savings
 During the month of June there was q net gain of @7i3.e6 as of the last day of the month.
 The total bank savings for the month of June amounted to s48.- 5ie36o.6e. an increase of S7i386 as compared with the month of May and an increase of ei,70i. .i0206 as compared with the month of June ie36.
 Building Permits
 Turing the month of June there weto 67 building permits Issued valued at Si5e.06000. a decrease of i4 permits and so.0000o in value as compared with the month of May and q decrease of Il permits and an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

glint of interest in soft eyes, the sheen of light reflections on the hair--a portrait of your favorite baby-free. Nothing is so appealing as a picture of Q baby.
 Your favorite baby ought to have his chance, too. The chance to win Q large amount of cash and a cup. But YOU are the one who must sec that baby has that chance.
 Make Appointment
 The way to insure baby his chance is to make the appointment with the official photographer right now. Clip the entry blank from the announcement of the contest else- where in today's Democrat, fill it out and bring to Thomas Studio when you go to have babys picture taken.
 That's all there is to 1t.
 Read The Democrat daily for an- nouncements about the contest; listen to The Democrats broadcastS over Station WATR.
 For those who don't know ell about the contest, those just re- turning from vacation, here's a list of the prizes: First $lo0 and a lov- ing cup: second, $50 and a loving cup; third, $25 and a loving cup; fourth. i2 de luxe portraits of the baby; fifth. five prizes Of $5 each. And every baby entered in the con- test will be given a nice present.
 Publish Soon
 AlSo-and here's something you'll like, 1t seems certain--pictures of the baby will be published in The Democrat daily during the coy.cst. The first pictures will appear in a few days.
 The contest, itself, is simple. Your
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
REVOKED LICENSE
 CAUSE OF APPEAL

An appeal to the superior court was today taken by Mrs. Elizabeth saginario, proprietor of a restaurant at POI East Main street, whose liquor permit was revoked July 2 by the state liquor commission.
 Through her counsel, Attorney Thomas P. McGrath. Mrs. saginarlo claims that the commission exceeded It's powers when 1t revoked her ll- cense on the grounds that she "Vio- lated a stipulation made when the permit was issued March %, io37."
 The stipulation referred to was that in which Mrs. Saginario agreed that her husband was not to be employed on the premises. An inspector for the commission claims to have found her husband. Michael Saginario, flx- ing a victrola in the restaurant and it was because of this the permit was revoked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

About 5000 sets of false teeth will be suppleid each year from London'S proposed county hospitals Workshop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

etockhroker M. shroff Of Bom- bay, India, telephUnca to Lon- don every day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Today is the day which will be Q red letter day, as the saying has 1t, in the lives of chosen num- ber of Waterbury babies.
 That's itl The great Most Popular Baby" contest of The Dem- ocrat opens officially.
 Some Waterbury baby is going to win prize of $l00 and and a beautiful loving cup. That's only one of the prizes, however. And every baby entered in the contest receives Q lovely gift.
 Free Pictures
 Mothers, aunts, sisters. brothers, too, who want baby to win one of the grand prizes, should make ap- pointments immediately with Thomas Studio, Brown Building; telephone 3-l002, for the free pie lures which must be taken to erl- ter baby in the contest.
 The hot weather caused scores of entrants to postpone their appoint ments during the last few days. This means that the appointments will pile up until there will be a hard time for those wishing to en- ter late to get convenient times for the picture taking.
 Telephone, or call at the studio AT ONCE for YOUR appointment for BABY.
 Closing Time
 You sec, the entries will close at 6 o'clock Saturday night, You have six days to enter.
 You should sec some Of the splen- did pictures taken by Thomas Stu dio of the first babies entered.
 Babyhood at It's loveliest. Every line of the tiny face, dinples, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
FOUR PERSONS
 BADLY INJURED

Reading, Mass, July l2-(UP)- Four Waltham persons were injured three critically, early today when their automobile left the highway and struck . garage after the driver apparently fell asleep.
 Critically injured and in a Wo- burn. hospital were Charles E. shakespear. his wife, Margaret E., and Mrs. Marjorie Webb. Their names were on the danger list. Hos- pital authorities said they suffered head and possible internal injuries.
 Less seriously hurt and taken to a Winchester hospital was Relph Webb. husband of Mrs. Webb. Po- lice said he was driving the car and apparently dozed off. His name was not on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Decline in Employment Reported by Local Factories
JAP OFFICIAL
 GIVES WARNING

Nanking, China, July l2-(UP) 5higari Htdaka, counsellor of the Japanese embassy, visited the for- eign offlce today and warned For eign Minister Wang Chung-Fiul to take no steps to hinder the current negotiations at Peiping.
 Japanese sources said the foreign minister retorted that the Japanese were to blame for the clashes at the Peiping area.
 It was ct first reported that Hi- daka presented final" warning that the Japanese army was deter mined to act against provocations, but this was later denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
100 APPLICATIONS
 FOR STATE POLICE
Officials Discover "It Pays to Advertise" Rush
 Now Started

New interest In the merit system examination for jobs as state po- liccmen had been shown on Satur- day, when more than 100 applica- tions were received at the office of State Personnel Director Harry w. Marsh. Paid advertisements in IS Connecticut papers announced the changes in the examination sched- ulc and the requirements.
 After conference with State Po- lice Commissioner Anthony Sunder. land, MT. Marsh extended the final date Of application to July 10, and the written examinations to July 24. In addition the age maximum has been raised to include appli. cantS under 3i years of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Playground Activities
NTER.PLAYGRoUND

The inter.plagsround senior mems Volleyball leagues will open their season this week with teams enter cd from eleven playgrounds Games will be played at 7:30 o'clock Tues day and Thursday evenings and the following Is the weeks schedule.
 American league; Tuseday, Ham, ilton at Pearl; Waterville at Di- ylsion; Thursday, Division at Ham, Ilton; Pearl at Fulton.
 National league; Tuesday. Wash ington at Fuller; Town Plot at South End Bunker Hill at Chase; ThurSday, South End at Washing ton: Chase at Town Plot; Fuller at Bunker Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
DIVISION STREET

A girls voileybal and soft ball team will be organized at Division street playground under direction of Miss Eleanor Reidy and Miss Helen Pouloski. Glasses in sewing will be held under directioa of Mss Byrnes Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
 Various baseball games are scheduled for today and the senior team will practice for the game with Hamilton park Wednesday.
 A three.act play. "The Quest for the Holy Grail," will be produced under direction of Herbert Price, supervisor of dramatics. Also, classes In singing and dancing are being held under his direction and talent for the play will be sought by try outs of class members Mondays and Fridays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12
Beer Vs. Aspirin In
 Traffic Court Case
Defendant Denies Charge of Drunken Driving, Claims to Have Been II-Doctor's Statement Frees Youth

street, charged with violation of the rules of the road was given e con- tinuance until Thursday. Raymond Corcoran, l7 of 86 Rose street charged with violation of the rules of the road, won a postponement until Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-12

Bricklayers, plasterers and car- penters listened as Soviet song writers presented their latest works at a special concert in Moscow, Rus- sia, then gave suggestions as to ifn- provements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24

The peacock worm builds tall tubes In the sand near sea shores, and as the tide rises, its adult form. Scientists did not recognize the transparent, leaf-like creature until recent times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
England Leaves No Stone Unturned In An Effort
 To Rebuild the Prestige of the House of Windsor

he is still Q son of the House of windsor, and bitter and marked affronts to him would have seemed indirectly aimed at all things Brit isl1. And the present very friendly relations between Britain and America might have been Inarred by any such incidents.
 Thus either a >"triumphal tour" or @ shower of razzberries would have been embarrassing to the home government of England, and that is why the sigh of relief was almost audible when the tour was cancelled.
 It is not that either would have started any Bring Back Edward to-the- Throne" movement. There is not the slightest chance of that ever. The British have definitely bidden goodby to Edward as King. Even more so have Dorninions. Par lament has passed law about that which it would take a popular rev- olution at the polls to revoke.
 But g rapturous reception to the duke would have made him once more what he was up to his ab- dication--the most crowd-compel-. ling Briton in the world, the most attractive and the best-liked.
 Like pite Of Fear
 A triumphant" reception by the worlds greatest democracy would have made it increasingly hard for the British government to hint that they would prefer him not to come back to England. To bar from his homeland man cordially received in democratic America would smack Q little of either spite or fear.
 In the face of rumors that the duke plans to make his American tour after the holiday season, 1t is probably the fervent wish of the Windsor give up all idea of a trip British government that David to America, at least for long time to come.
 Long enough for Americans to begin to forget about the Nazi sal- utes and the close friendship of Charles Bedaux.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
RED GROSS TOTAL
 NEAR $2,5OO MARK
Volunteer Workers Urged tO Make Reports as
 Soon as Possible

Contributions to the annual appeal of the Red Cross to carry on its work today reached a total of close to $2,500. The yearly roll call is being conducted by the Waterbury chapter of the national organiza- tion.
 Local drive leaders today asked all volunteer workers to make full reports as soon as possible. Local residents not yet approached, but who would like to contribute, may send checks to the local Red Cross office on Field street.
 Returns to date:
 Previously acknowledged: $2,002.67.
 Brookside Dairies, Inc, George McKenna, $28; Blake and Johnson Company, H. B. Taylor, $S9. Atlas Tack Corporation, Miss Freda Wright, $9; Waterbury Nash Com pany and employees, H. c. Reynolds, $5; Thinsheet Metal Company, Judson Rigney, $28.25; Waterbury Republican American, Gertrude Myers, $32.65; Blakeslee Company, Helen Sweeney, $11.35; Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Company R. L. French, $65.78; Metropolitan Furniture Company, John Brophy, $4; Croft School, Miss Loretta Henebry, $4; Merriman School, Miss Julia 0. Reilly, $4; Crosby High School, Louis J. Thibodeau, $30; Maloney School, Miss Mary P. Reilly, $3; Driggs School, John M. Brophy, $11; Waterbury Hospital, Dr. B. Henry Mason, $93.50; Clifton, Chauncey and Sterling streets, Miss Virginia Wells, canvasser, $9.75; Columbia Boulevard even to No. 1851, Miss Estelle Gibbs, $5; Colun1- bia Boulevard (odd, north of No. 1851 Miss Estelle Gibbs, $4; Willow street (Plaza to Wildwood), Mrs, Julia Conklin, SIP; Lincoln street, Miss Ruth Sellew, SIP; The Cables, Miss Grace Bangs, $20; Chestnut avenue (Johnson to Ridgewood) ad- ditional, Miss Elizabeth oHadley, $2; Willow street Chapman avenue to end, uneven side) additional, $l, Mrs. F. w. Chesson; Columbia Boulevard (220 to 278, including Southmsyd Home) Miss Estelle Gibbs, sS; Hellenic Greek Orthodox Church, Peter Coukis, $l6; Cooke Street Bus Line, Inc, Louis Narus- Sewicz, $l0; Ledgeside avenue, Mrs. John Uhas, $ll; total returns to date: $2,487.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
Just a Habit! Three Youngsters Burglarized Same Restaurant Six
 Times Within
 Four Weeks.

Probation authorities today con- sidered the cases of three 10-year- old boys who victimized the same restaurant by robbery six times during the past month. In all their maraudings the youngsters gained only $15, but caused an additional $15 worth of damage in their six entries.
 Frank LaPorta, proprietor of the restaurant, which is at 800 West Main street, didn't even report to police after the first break, which was made by wrecking the back door. He just fixed the door and let 1t go at that.
 Shortly afterward another break was made, this time by damaging g. side door. This time LaPorta fixed the door, but also reported to police. In spite of this the place was entered a third, fourth. fifth and sixth time-each time either a window was smashed or a door dislodged. <
 LaPorta finally stayed in the store one night and saw the three small boys attempt to enter. He reported them to Detective Lieut.. John Calvin and Detective An- thony Mariana, who arrested them last night. The boys have ad- mitted the breaks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
WARMER WEATHER GOOD NEWS HERE
Thanksgiving Day May Be aLittle Cloudy Says
 Weatherman

The weatherman predicted cloudy but warmer weather for Water bury's observance of Thanksgiving in the ancestral tradition of New England, where the custom was originated not long after the ar rival of the first Puritals. Schools, banks, dowtown business establish ments and all municipal depart- ments will be closed for the day allowing employees to take part in family reunions, attend church serv- ices, holiday sporting events and weddings.
 officials of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Com pany reported today holiday busi- ness has nearly doubled that of the past few years, indicating many persons now living out-of-town, will spend the day with relatives in the city. Bus lines operating ill and out of the city report an unusually large number of sales.
 Local chain stores and many downtown department stores will remain open tonight until g o'clock since an increase has been noted the past several days in the de- mand for turkeys, although the price is slightly higher than last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
NORWALK MAN TO
 DIRECT WPA UNIT
John Lund Named State Leader of Education
 and Recreation

John Lund of 21 Newtown, Ter race, Norwalk, has been appointed state director of the division of education and recreation of the Works Progress Administration for Connecticut, Administrator V. J. Sullivan announced today. MT. Lund, who has already taken of- flee, has been supervisor of the technical service project since July. He came to the WPA at that time with background of more than 20 years of experience in Connecticut educational institutions.
 The new appointee succeeds Dr.. Paul 8. Burnhaln who resigned September 20 to accept an appoint ment in the State Personnel De- partment. Since September 20, B. s. Budge of Woodbridge has been acting director. He will continue under Mr. Lund as administrative supervisor.
 After obtaining degrees at Clark and Columbia universities MT Lund's first position was that of iil- structor of history and public speak ing at Suffield school. Subsequent ly he served for one year as 8 mem Der of the Central high school staff at Bridgeport and during the fol- lowing 16 years was superintendent of schools for varying periods at Derby, Winsted and Norfolk, Wal lingford, Norwalk, and Newton, Mass.
 In 1885 Mir. Lund came to Ham, den to organize for the board of education the new 1500-pupil high school, having charge of specified tions for all equipment, supplies and purchases, selection of teaching and administrative staffs, organiza- tion of program and courses of stu- dy and supervision of teaching the first year. Just before coming to the WPA, the new state director was a lecturer in the department of education at Yale University OIra- duate School. While in New Ha. ven Mir. Lund has been working for his PhD. degree at Yale University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24

game will be played tomorrow morning at Hamilton Park.
 Under the general chairmanship of George Woods, who is also presi- dent of the club, the arrangements committee has prepared what should be an interesting evening for the large attendance that is expected. The complete squad of the winning team will be guests of honor at the dance.
 Arrangements have been made to award the football used in the game to the captain of the winning team. Should Crosby emerge the victor, Captain Fritz Borzilauskas will be the recipient of the ball. Who will receive it should Wilby win is still a question of doubt, for Wilby has been captainless since Jimmie Grove left school after having been named to lead this years team. Coach James Lee said today that a captain would be named before the game with Crosby.
 In preparation for the dance, which will be semi-formal, the ball. rocm has been decorated in colors appropriate to the occasion, Blue and White and Green and White Frank Romano and bis orchestra will provide the music. The ar- engagements committee include Dick Leonard, Ray Quinn, Peter McSher- ry, and Henry Minor.