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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Definite Trend Here
 For Home Ownership
Local Realtors Observe Increasing Interest on Part of
 Waterburians Facing Rent Problems

The trend toward home owner ship has become much more pro- nounced in Waterbury In recent months, with many persons taking advantage of easy-payment plans to secure their own homes and pay for them in small installments. Those close to the local real estate busi- ness are quick to point out that 1t Is highly advisable for Waterburi- ans to own their own homes.
 All things considered, home build ing in Waterbury is now more ac- tive than at any time since 1928. persons with comparatively moderate incomes have found that only a small down payment is needed on a house, and that what was formerly used as rent money can be devoted to paying off the principal. Simple plans have been evolved whereby only 0 small down payment is need- cd, to which the new home-owners adds monthly payments. These monthly payments, in many cases, include not only payment on the principal but also cover taxes, in- Surance and other items.
 The steady increase in prices for rents about the city, and the acute shortage of rents, has led many persons to think seriously of own ing homes of their own. The ad- vantageS of owning ones home are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
AL SMITH GETS
 INTO CAMP PAICN
Comes Out in Support of Senator Copeland For
 Mayor of New York

New York, Sept. 9-(UP)-For- mer Governor Alfred E. Smith en- tered the mayoralty campaign to- day as an active supporter of Sen Royal S. Copeland, candidate for both the Democratic and Republi- can nominations.
 As the complex primary cam paign ruTnbled into It's last week Copeland's headquarters announced that Smith would deliver two ad- dresses, one on Monday night and the second on Wednesday night on the eve of the primary. Tammany- Hall, which is backing Copeland in the Democratic primary, announced that, contrary to custom. there would be no rally in the hall.
 New Deal In Campaign
 Smiths decision to come active ly to Copeland's support was an indication to most observers that the New Deal would remain 0 major issue in the campaign, despite Cope lands statement yesterday virtually ruling 1t out.
 It was believed that Smith would attack Copeland's opponents-Je. remiah T. Mahoney in the Demo- cratic primary and Mayor r. IT La0uardia in the Republican prim. ary-on the ground that they were pro-New Deal. Mahoney has claim. cd New Deal support and has at- tackled Copeland as an opponent oi the Roosevelt administration, while La ouardia has been an ardent supporter of many of the president'I policies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
DYING OFFICER
 EXONERATES GIRL

Newton. Mass, Sept. 0-(uP)- On what may Do his deathbed, Pa- trolman Lawrence Y. Murphy today had made a deposition that may eventually free c 17-year-old girl accused of aiding tho ex-convict who shot him.
 The girl Is Miss Frances Prada of Cambridge, held in Sl00,000 bail as ar, alleged accessory before tho fact .-a capital offense in Massachusetts, to the murder of Patrolman Hen " c. Bell. Bell was slain and Murphy wounded the night of Aug. 2l, and Edward P. simpson, 80, is charged with the shootings. Miss Prada was Sinpson's companion at the time.
 After undergoing Q fifth blood transfusion ct hospital yesterday, Murphy gave his version of the shootings to Police Chief Michael n. Hughes. He said that when he reached the scene Miss Prada war1- ad him that Bell was being "kid' naped" by Simpson. '
 in . deathbed statement Beu charged that Miss Prada hes dis. armed him after Simpson had helo him Up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

projection of talking pictures and colored slides on a glass screen on the curb side of the trailer. There is also a public address system in- stalled in the unit. Indirect light ing Eliminates the interior and draws attention to a series of mur- als depicting traffic situations in- volving pedestrians as well as mo- torists.
 Two inspectors from the State Department of Motor Vehicles and two state policemen have been de- tailed to accompany the unit on its tour of the state.
 Traffic Committee.
 The following compose the Wa terbury Citizens Permanent Traffic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Winona Rebekah

Mrs. Frank Granger, noble grand, presided at the first fall session of Winona Rebekah lodge last evening ct odd Fellows hall. Visitors from Hartford and Dux- bury, Mass, were present and card playing followed the regular session.
 rGrs. Anna Crose was named chairman of the entertainment ment committee and Mrs. Grace Folwell head of the refreshments committee.
 Mrs. Crosse will be assisted by Mrs. Doris Francher, Mrs. Clara Kelley, Mrs. Dorothy Hockert, Miss Lena dugliotti, Mrs. Ella Churchill and Mrs. Alta Meising. CT. Other members of the refresh- ment committee will be named later.
 A representative of the Water- bury Merit System association will speak ct the next session on September 22. Several local members and members of other odd Fellows groups will travel to Hartford on october Il, ct which time Thomas c. Andrews of Okla homa City, grand sire of the or- der, will visit the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

equipment and an additional an- nlIal operating cost of about $4,e0o.
 Tn determining the new districts your committee accepted as Q nu- il1orical basis the recommendation os . subcommittee appointed to consider that question to the effect that approximately l,Soo voters would Do Q suitable number. This basis has been used in the work, but has been varied from in 0 few instances for typographical rea- sons. One such instance Is in the First Ward, where Q separate dis- trict with Q smaller number of Vot- CTS has been recommended owing to the fact that itSis cut off and isolated from the other districts by the ridge of Long Hill; Q de- cision also influenced by the fact that this area is building up rapid- ly and appears likely to soon have many more voters resident in 1t.
 Other instances are in the Fourth Ward, where the Naugatuck river forms Q natural barrier. Here 1t was thought proper that the dis- trictS might be somewhat larger, rather than trying to add another
 In naming the various districts 1t was decided to recommend Q nomenclature which uses the ward number followed by hyphen and then the district numbers from one up, This method will permit of additional districts to Do formed in tho future without disturbing the numbering of the older ones.
 You will note that new districts have been proposed in the wards as follows:
 First Ward to have six districts in place of three as ct prsent.
 Second Ward to have seven dis. triets in place of four as & pres- ent.
 Third Ward to have eight districts in place of five As ct present.
 Fotirth Ward to have four dis- tricts in place of three as ct present.
 Fifth Ward to have seven dis- tricts in place of five as ct pres- ent.
 As addenda are submitted copies of the reports prepared by the sep. arato committees for the several wards.
 Respectfully submitted,
 R. A. Cairns, Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOrl

New York, Sept. 9.-(UP)-stocks bonds and cotton futures strength ened today. Railroad issues led the share market higher. Advances were made on London and Paris marke ts before the New York open. ing. French francs sank to Q new low in dollar terms.
 Gains in stocks ranged to z points. Short covering and new buying accounted for the demand.
 New York Central opened 2,o0t shares at 30 3-s up l-4. Northern Pacific opened 2,000 shares at 2l 7-t up 1-4; Southern Railway a IF 1 l-2; and Pennsylvania 32 up l 3.0
 Wider gains were noted in indus trial issues. U. s, Steel opened 2,000 shares at 90 up 3 and ther moved toward 100. Chrysler crossee par after opening ct 90 l-4 up 3.
 General Electric was at 40 up 1; International Harvester o8 l-2 up 2i General Motors 5i 1-2 up 1 6-8 ;CasC l47 up 1; Standard of New Jersey 60 1-8 up i-S; Sears Roebuck 92 ur 1-4; American Smelling 92 7-8 ur 6-s; International Nickel o7 7-t up 1.
 Boston, Sept. 9.-tUP)-An in. crease of 4e per cent in net sales
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Chairman

cali upon me-" Assured of this able backing, the committee which to date includes William sharkey, vice. president of the class, and William o'Donneli, have proceed cd with plans to make the first reunion of their class ono long remembefed and model for similar future activities. It D be- lieved that success in this first venture will lead to the establish ment of the reunion as an annual event.
 The EitoAs Rhythm room, which has been engaged exclusively for the reunion on September 24, will be attractivaly decorated in Green and White, the colors of the school. The committee Is making arrangements for the extension of invitations to several Wilby faculty members to act aS pa- irons and patronesses. The latter will be announced inmeditely afs ter being named.
 Reservations may be made by members of the alumni by con- tacting any of the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

Safety committee: Honorary Chair man, Hayor Frank Hayes; general chairman, John M. Burrall; vice. chairman, Charles J. Allen; secre- tary and publicity, Frank J. Green;
 accident facts, Earl H. Segur, Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carson and Fred Loehmann; education, schools, Dr. ThomaS J. Condon, Miss Anna Pagan; education, adult, Willis M. Tate, Mrs. Edward Bradley, Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, Mrs. T. I. Driggs, Miss Kathleen Crowley, Rev. T. Le- roy Crosby and Captain William J. Duggan; enforcement, Commission CT Harry Minor, Superintendent William J. Roach. John D. Thoms: engineering, Robert A. Cairns, Charles J. Allen and David B. Meth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

proposed plan Tuesday afternoon Under the setup approved by the committee the city will have S2 vot- Ing districts instead of the present co.
 Letter to Mayer
 The redistricting committees re- port to the mayor will be accom- panied by the following letter: Honorable Frank Hayes, Mayor.
 Dear Sir:
 Your committee appointed to present Q plan for re-districting the city in regard to voting, beg leave to report that 1t has given careful attention to the matter and has concluded as follows:
 That in place of the present twenty voting districts there be substituted thirty-two districts,
 That they be delimited substan- italy aS sho-yn on @ map which is submitted herewith.
 These recommendations are based upon and comprise the re- suits of studies made by suh- committees appointed for each ward, and of other committees which have reported on some gem eral considerations affecting the matter.
 One of these committees investi- gated the financial aspect, and in it's opinion the proposed increase will Involve an investment of ap- pSoximately $20,000 in additional
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Behind The Lines
Murray Named

Department Commander James A, Wier of the American Legion has made the following appointments for his organization: Adjutant, William F. Murray, Hartford; sergeant-at- arms, Robert T. Laturney, Stam- ford: assistant sergeant-at-arrns, Thomas Byers, Thomaston. John R Reitemeyer has been reappointed director of the Americanism group. Harry Schwolsky 6 member of the legislative committee and Paul w. Morency of Hartford, member of the radio committee.
 The reappointment of William O.. Murray as department adJutant by Commander Weir makes the ninth time that he has been named to this position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Market Opens h Much
 Better Shape Today
Stocks, Bonds Strengthened - Rails Led Share
 Market tIigher-Gains Ranged to Points

during the first eiiht months of this year over the corresponding period last year was shown today in Fed- eral Reserve Bank of Boston re- port based on returns from 53 rep- resentative New England retail stores.
 Connecticut stores showed the big gest gain Ills percent, Gains of 7-l per cent in Rhode Island, per cent in Massachusetts, 49 per cent in Maine, 46 per cent in New Hampshire, and 0,4 per cent In Ver- mont were reported.
 Sales last month compared with August 1886, were: Connecticut ur 4.b, Maine off o.l, Massachusetts off 0.4, New Hampshire up 29 Rhode Island off 2,3, Vermont of Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
LATE REALTY NEWS
MortRage Deeds

Mortgage Deeds
 William A. and Melady c. Hamel to tn Naugatuck National Bank, cxecutor of the will of Tru- man E. Wheeler, land, east side Mill Plain avenue, S2,00O.
 John Flammia to WaterSury Building & Loan Assn., Inc., land, north side Fairfield avenue, S700. Anthony and Antoinette Mock altis to Waterbury Trust, property, west side Highland avenue, S3,- 800.
 Warranty Deeds
 Thomas l.. Jackson Co Anthony and Antolnette MockAitlS, prop erty, west side Highland avenue. AntonIa and RiCclta DeStefano to John FlamInla, property, north side Fairfield avenue.
 Mortgage Releases Margaret A. Geddcs to John s." Gallo.
 Waterbury Trust to Thomas L. Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

abilities. Included in the equipment installed in the special are Q reac- tometer to check brake reaction time, Q steerometer to test steering ability, @ glare test and @ color test.
 Tour of East
 The Safety Special owned and operated by The Aetna Casualty & Surety Company has just completed Q tour of the eastern part of the country in the interests. of safe driving.
 The unit is a specially designed truck and trailer combination att tractively painted in silver and black. In addition to the battery of safe driving tests which it houses, there are facilities for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

obvious, but until the past few years the potential tomeowner needed too much capital at the start to make 1t practical for the majority of peo- pie.
 There are many desirable sections of the city where lots for home- building are available at moderate cost. Then, too, there are many comfortable homes, already erected, which are for sale, and which can be bought on easy terms.
 The trend toward home owning rather than rent paying has been noted the country over during the past few years. It is but Q fur- ther indication of the longing or the American people for the security afforded them by home of their own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Swiss Society

The Waterbury Swiss society will hold the annual family pie nic and outing ct Lakewood, in Lithuanian grove, Sunday, Sept. 1o, according to plans made at Q meeting last night. Mayor Frank Hayes, Judge John r. Mcdrath and other officials have Signified their intention to attend.
 Alfred Drescher is chairman of the general committee and will be assisted by John Meier, A. Schear, Constant Adams, Ernest Ray mond, Arthur schwitzer, Paul Keissling. Otto seibold and George zehr.
 Music will be provided by Wal ter II. Market, accordioniSt end MT. Schwitzer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

John M. Burrall, chairman of the
 Waterbury Citize ns Permanent Traffic Safety committee and Su- perintendent of Police, William J. Roach, announced today that the Aetna Safety Special will be in Waterbury next Saturday afternoon, September iith, beginning at 2:30. The safety car will be located near the Welton Fountain on the west
 side of the square or center, which is the east end of the green. The Safety Special touring Connecticut under the auspices of Commissioner Michael A. Connor Of the State De- pertinent of Motor veflcles, will afford the motorists of Waterbury and vicinity an opportunity to check themselves on their driving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Unic0 Club

A group of members of the To- cal Unico club will attend the monthly meeting and supper of the New Britain Unico club at Burritt hotel in New Britain to- night.
 The local group will include Frederick W. Palomba, Paul Puzzo, Angelo Possemeto and John De Pastino all of them Unico members and national ofn- cers of the Italian- American World war veterans of the .. s.
 John Do Pastino will be the guest speaker and his subject will be, "1talian Contribution to Amer ican History"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Wilby Alumni Plans Reunion
 September "A

Alumni of Wilby High school class of 'Se-will gather for an evening of "reminiscences ct the Hotel Elton, Friday evening, sep- tember a. Reservations have al- ready been made by more than 100 of the class, leaving approxi- lnately 2B0 more of the graduates of that year to be heard from.
 Principal Joseph P. Kennedy, when appraised of the reunion offered his hearty support and manifested his interest by remark ing, "It's 6 very good idea, this rennion, and if In any way ] may be of assistance, do not fail to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Marriage Intentions

Leo GroIean, % William street; Jeanne Grandpe, 60s North Main street. N
 John Y. McCarthy, 134B East Main streetj Mary 0. Noonan, % Rose street.
 John II. O'NeilI, 0l Lone Oak avenue; Helen M. White, 94 Lone Oak avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
SERVICES

Rev. Robert Y. Brown, D. D., of Oberlin, Ohio, former pastor of the local Second Congrega- tional church, will be the preach CT Sunday morning at l0;30 o. clock at the communion service at the local church. Dr. Brown has just returned from Q six months visit to Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
RETURNING HOME

Rev. Raymond A. Dudley, mis- slOnary in Llrunangalem, India, and his family who have been on . years furlough, will sail from New York, Pier B6-68, North River at { o'clock tomorrow after noon on the American Trader" of the American Merchant Line.
 Rev. MT. Dudley who is the foreign representative of the Second Congregational church in India preached many times during the year at the local church and has shown his very interesting pictures of the life and work In India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
V Legion Meeting

Major Newton W. Alexander represented Corp. Coyle post, No. I, American Legion, ct . state meeting held last night at the state armory Walllngford, at which time plans were outlined for the appearance of Connecticut dele- gates to the national convention which opens In New York city Sept. 10. J. 0. Hazel represented William Wilson post of thls clay and during the evening was ap. pointed to the membership Com- mittee.
 Q Plans were also outlined for the exercises to be held shortly in which James Bailey and other newly elected officers of the sec. 0nd district will be induCted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
HELD RESPONSIBLE

Bridgeport, Conn, Sept. 0.-(up) A coroner's finding today held James Dickinson, New Haven, crim" inally responsible for the auton1o- bile death of Robert W. Curran, 20 also of New Haven, August IA. Cur ran was riding in the rumble seat of Dicktnson's car when 1t was inc Volved in c collision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued today Rt the office of Building Inspector Patrick J. Carlin;
 Irving II. Chase, t0 dem0lish brick garage, @ Prospect street.
 Andrew Cop, addition to build ing, 1l3 Birch street, cost S400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
.Redistricting Plan
 Costs City $2O, ,OOO
NOn.Partisan Committee Estimates Additional Operat ing Expense of $4,OOO Annually Chairman Reports

The redstricting plan approved by the nonpartisan committee appointed for that purpose by Mayor Frank Hayes will cost the city approximately $20000 in initial expense when it is placed in operation It will mean add
 tonal annual operating cost of about $46OO The com mitteeS rediStrcting recommendations will be submitted The committee adjourned permanentlY after approving the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
British Veterans

Commander Jack Marshall will preside ct c business session of Lord Kitchener post this evening ct Q o'clock in the post hall on scovill street. The entertainment committee of the British War Vet- erans unit will meet at 7:30 o'clock this evening in the post hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
FrdtenQL Neus
Galilee Shrine

MT. and Mrs. Alfred Perkins will preside at the regular session of Galilee shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, which will be held ct Masonic Temple tomorrow evening at eight o'clock. Plans will be made at the session for @ visiting officers night which will be observed on September 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
SCHOOL STRIKE AvERTED

Hrookheld, Conn, Sept. es--(UP) A strike by parents and pupils ate tending Brookheld schools was averted today after the state board Of education investigated their com piaint the schools were uneafe. investigators reported the school buildings in excellent condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
FIRST CHURCH

The lecture preparatory to the communion in the First church in Waterbury will be held in the parish house Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. James E. Gregg, DID. will begin 6 series on Aspects of the Communion to be given ct the lectures preparatory to the communion during the year. The full list of topics follows: A Dis tinctive Ceremony; A Memorial of What2; A Feast--"the Euchar- ist"; A Sacrifice--C Confession and Contrition; A Sacrament (means of grace); A Bond of Unity with One Another. The regular Sep- tember communion service will be held on Sunday morning at Il o'clock. Dr. Gregg will preach on Sincerity and Truth"
 The first session of the church school will be Sunday morning, September 20 at 0:45 o'clock for all departments above the pri- mary. The nursery, Kindergarten primary departments will meet during the church hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
SECOND CHURCH

The service preparatory to com munion will be held in the Sec- ond Congregational church chapel this evening at Q o'clock. Rev John CoombS will give the ad- dress. Members and friends of the Second church will be welcome at this preparatory service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
NEWS Q CHUIMHES
ALL SOULS

Religion as Q factor In the pres- ent Chinese e-Japanese warfare was discussed by Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, pastor of All Souls church, at the meeting of the Kiwanis club yesterday at Hotel
 Elton. It was explained that whereas the Japanese Shintoism provides the emperor with both temporal and spiritual power which directs his soldiers blindly into war, the Chinese look upon soldiers with contempt.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-08-02

and oil trust in North Carolina, which
in turn is dominated by the Standard
Oil Company. Indications are that
Robert Grady was only too glad to
get out from under this job and that
Cousin Charles was even more glad,
since too many were beginning to
think, if not to say, that both Robert
Grady and Cousin Charles were get
ting to smell entirely too strong of
gasoline and Standard Oil grease.
Friends of both are hoping that the
pungent odor of gasoline that has sur
rounded both for some time will COM
pletely disappear before June, 1910, as
result of Robert Grady's resigna-
ton as chief oil trust lobbyist here.
Grooming New Chairman?
Still another factor that may react
even more favorably to the benefit
of Cousin Charles, is that some see in
the selection of Robert Grady as pri-
may be being groomed eventually for
the Craftsmanship of the highway com
mission. It is no secret that there is
already considerable dissatisfaction
with Frank L. Dunlap as chairman,
and some are already predicting that
he is going to find the job too irk-
some, if not too big, and cite the fact
that now since Johnson has been nam
ed to relieve him of the prison end of
his job, the State is now paying sala-
ries of $13,5OO year to two men to
do what E. B. Jeffries and Capus M.
Waynick did alone for $4,000 year.
So, looking at the situation entirely
from a political standpoint, State