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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
Neary Mentioned As Republican Warden
Attorney Probable Choice Walter Brown Also in
 Race Convention to Be Held Tonight

Naugatuck, April e-With the name of Atty. Thomas R. Neary being mentioned prominently as the probable republican choice for war den preparing today for their cau- cuses and town convention tonight. The caucuses are scheduled for 7:30 p. m. in the respective wards and the convention will be held about 8 o'clock in the town hall. Y, When questioned today as to whether Atty. Neary's name is being prominently mentioned, Harris Whittemore, town committee chair man, said well we would feel flattered If he would accept the nomination"
 Atty. Neary is assistant prosecut- ing attorney here and last fall was republican nominee for state repre- sentative from Naugatuck, but was unsuccessful. a
 The name Walter Brown is also being, mentioned. MT. Brown was postmaster, here for many years. He is now vacationmg in Florida. Also mentioned for post of warden is William H. Moody, Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce head. MT. Whittemore said today that plans at present are to keep the conven- ton as open as possible and stated that the entire depublican tocket has not been lined up.
 Reports have it that the party will not endorse James F. Fitzgerald democrat for tax collector, as 1t did last year. Just whom the republicans will name to oppoge MT. Fitz- gerald, who is a very strong candi- date, is not known.
 Lyons To Quit
 Reports are that Edward c. Lin- genheld who has served as borough clerk under republican regimes, will be nominated as auditor. as 1t is re- ported Samuel Lyons, g. o. p. auditor for a number of years, will not again accept the post.
 It is expected Charles F. Roden- bach will again be nominated as the republican choice for the board of education. He has served on the board for a long period of years. Reports have 1t Francis J. O'Con- nor will again be the g. o. p. se- lection for treasurer. MT. O'Connor has proved one of the best vote- getters in the republican party in recent years.
 It is believed the party will again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
Dnneny May be Next Democratic Town Committee Head

company and has taken position as research engineer with the Ansbacher-Siegle corporation of New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
COLONEL F. E. ADAMS
 GUEST OF INFANTRY

Instructions at the unit school for officers of Waterbury and vicin- ity will be given tonight at the post ofice building by Colonel Frederic E. Adams of Darien, commander of the 41Sth Infantry. His subject will be Supply of an Infantry Regiment in Combat" The schools are con- ducted especially for members of the 4l8th Infantry and all are ex- pected to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

Announcement has been made of the birth of a sor Saturday at the St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury, to MT. and Mrs. Pierce E. Casper of Rubber avenue. The baby's name is Pierce Edward Casper.
 MT. and Mrs. Ian Krell Of Scars dale, N. Y, have announced the birth of daughter, Janet Sarah on March 30. MT. Krell is former resident of NaugGtuck.
 Gerald Conner. who has beer -rcsiding at the Y. M. c. A. here. has resigned from the technical stan of the NRugatuck Chemical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
Kelly Chosen To
 Education Board

Naugatuck. April S-The democratic slate with the ex- ceptIOn of town clerk consists of: warden, John J. Sheridan; treasurer. Anthony Mariana; tax collector. James F. Fitz- gerald; member of the board of education, George A. Kelly; registrar of voters, Cyril TuO- hey; selectmcn, Henry Smith, Mrs. Mary J. Fitzgerald; audi tor, Patrick Began; baIlths, Joseph Biernaclki, Henry Win- ters. Joseph Schaffer and Sere- miah Gavin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

Rev. William Leary of ,HartforC was a recent visitor in town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
VICIOUS bod. SIGN ERRs

Portland, Ore. tUP)--A vicious dog" turned out to be rather tame when federal agents of the alcohol tax unit arrested man and seized a still. Agents ignored the vicious dog" sign, the dog ignored the agents, and arrested man disgusted- ly kicked the sign down on his way to jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

nominate Town Clerk Louis Schil- Ter, Jr. for, the office he now holds. MT. Schiller has also been a very strong candidate. Henry .Zwick is expected to be renominated as regis trar of voters.
 Indications were today that there would be no contests at the ward caucuSes. The first ward session will be in the borough courtroom: the second ward meeting in Tano's hall, South Main street. and the third ward caucus in the Polish American club rooms on Bridge street.
 The present three g. o. p. burgess es, Joseph Nygren. Anthony Tan gredi and Joseph Raytkwich, Jr. will be renominated, 1t is believed.
 At the caucuseS ward committees will be chosen. The ward committee can be as large as members of the ward wish 1t to be.
 A card party will follow the meet ing at 7:30 o'clock tonight !n Hi- bernian hall of Kennedy circle. Daughters of Isabella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

AfSpHcner-5leBle COrpOIaJAuu VI 1NSW York city.
 Rev. William Leary of Hartford was a recent visitor in town.
 A meeting of the American Home department of the local Woman's club will be held tonight at 7:30 O. clock fin the chIldren's library. 'Tn- terior Decorating" will be discussed. A session of the garden department of the club is scheduled for t0Inor- row at 3 p. m. in the children's li- brary. @
 The Thomaston Luther league was entertained by the local league last night. Rev. Arthur H. Johnson. pastor of the Bethany Congrega- tional Church here, was the guest speaker. Participating in the en- tertainment were: Conrad Rotls and Myles Berry with Victor RohS as the acccmpanist; Frank Johnson, Mrs. Lillian Savelkuot, Mrs. Anna Pratt, Miss I.tnnea Nelson, Jane Gisslander and Ruth Nelson.
 The group which served refresh mentS consisted of: Ellen Erickson, Ella Lundin, Conrad Rohs. Irving Johnson and Mrs. Arnold Lundin.
 One Court Case
 Thomas Poynton of High street was sentenced to 90 days in New Haven jail. and assessed costs of $13.26 in borough court today but sentence was suspended on condi- ton he remain away from his wife and pay her $5 per week. Chief of Police John A. AdamSon arrested him yesterday afternoon on an in- toxication charge.
 Play Planned
 Plans for play to be presented. by the Luther league of the Salem Lutheran Church this spring were discussed at a meeting of the so-. ciety last night.
 Conrad Rohs reported in the play.
 Pictures of church groups for the anniversary book to be published by the church in June will be taken soon, it was announced.
 The AnSonia and Georgetown Luther leagues will visit the local, league Sunday afternoon with the program to be given by the George town leagues. It will start at 3:30.
 Firemen's Minstrel Tomorrow
 Final preparations have been made for the fourth annual minstrel show of the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder association, to be held Friday night in the Gem theater at 8:l5. Foreman Peter J. Foley will be interlocutor and the end men will be John Weaving, Red Morton, Bob Wood and Fritz Klambt. There will be a chorus of 26 with Archie Ter Till directing.
 A fine program has been arranged and attendance promises to be large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

Chile's new spinning and weaving mill near Santiago is one of the most completely equipped manufac- turing establishments in the coun- try, and most of the machinery is from the United States.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
VISIBLE VS.. INVISIBLE TAXES

1T would be an excellent thing if some of the many
taxes now levied indirectly promptly scrapped in
favor of direct personal taxes the smallest in
comes says the New York Times That would give us an
electroae with greater of responsibility in the mat
ter Of public finance and legislatures with backbone
in the matter of retrenchment."
The persistent belief possessed by millions of citizens
that the ypay whatsoever because their
that they pay taxes whatsoever because their incomes
the attitude that he rich have payhas bred
almost callOus disregard for government spending
Direct constitute minor part of government in
come while indirect taxes food clothing drugs
ments-everyhng buy and use-fall proportionate!y
heavier the poor than the weto-do because there
fewer of the latter.
The Times suggestion to have direct taxes suppant
of the indirect taxes excellent Unfortunate
y lawmakers always eye such ideas with enmity be-
cause of their potential political repercussons. But the
fact remains that all of taxes and that persons OF
moderate means are proportonately the heaviest tax
This should be constantly repeated and emphasz
ed Eventually will sink the voter and then the law
makers will
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
NO "BOOMS" TODAY, THANK YOU

Thirty days without traffic fatality That is rec
ord of which San Diego California may justly be proud IL
the result of aggressive safety campaign Initiated by
local officials who had become alarmed by the staggering
number of traffic deaths occurring within their city
To fully illustrate the impressive results obtained the
safety committee the local post of the American Legion
prepared chart closely resembling an ordinary ndex Oh
business activity The traffic death rate before the drive
was presented by diagonal ne reaching its peak IN the
upper right hand of the chart darky limiting at
breathakng and horrifyng boom in the death buSl-
ness Reduced figures this line meant the drive were
represented by another line that showed that the deat
rate had reduced each fourteen ana
three-tenths days-a decrease of almost 80 per cent
Success of the safety campaign attributed to the
fact that the police cracked down. and the courts backe
them nm bv handling cases efficiently and impartaly Too
San Diego leading newspapers aroused in the puohc
spirit of whoehearted cooperation with steady stream OF
constructive and helpful publicity.
San Degos record conclusively proves that sa1e
carnations seriously undertaken can accomplish surprls
M Y effective reen-t1 + any community
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
Tovrea Advertising
Northern Arizons

The Tovrea Packing company Of
Phoenix, and which sells in the
markets all over the state, last
year inaugurated an advertising
campaign by carrying large pos
ters on their fleet Of refrigeratCr
trucks. This month the Tovraa
company with its fleet OF 25 trucks
travelling every portion of the state
have placed on each side of eacl
truck a colOred poster two and a
half by five feet in size. The pos
ter carries the words Enjoy you
vacation in cool northern Arizona. ="
With it is an appropriate picture
of the mountains, forest and can
yons that are so attractive to all
lovers of nature. The objective IS
to keep Arizona dollars in Arizona,
as well as direct visitors to the
comforts of the summer climate Of
Northern Arizona. The advertising
is done entirely on the initiative and
at the expense of the Tovrea COM
Dany. They are to be commended.
The Messenger.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
DEATH is PERMANENT

The destruction of the Hindenburg has again
brought before the eyes and minds of the world the
terrors of sudden uncomfortable fire Millions of persons
reading the accounts and viewing the ghasty photo
graphs of the doomed airshp and it's Victims have been
grpped by shudder of horror Not so long the New
London school disaster resulted in similar mas reaction
The unfortunate part Of all is that these lessons are
quickly forgotten, and that large part OF the pubic
virtually refuses to adopt safety OF long standing
need, which would prevent thousands of lndlvldua'
tragedies whose cumulative total Of DEATH injury and pro-
pery damage infinitely greater than that caused by the
nfreuuent major disasters that headned in the news
papers of the world.
For example thousand persons in the United States
exclusive of the 1900 who die annually IN burning
buldngs-de yearly of burns and scads and practlcay
every these deaths preventabe Children are tne
principal sufferers thanks to the careessness OF adus
Unprotected stoves and CRATES, hot water stream anu
matches the principal objects which quickly oecone
etha weapons death at the innocent exploring touc o
childs hand Among adults the practice OF startng reS
with kerosene gasoline is we'll in the fore as prooucei
of fatal burns, and as destroyer of property
Death by fire is just painful and horrllylhs-
weather it occurs home or in spectacular osase'
Think of this before you throw kerosene on that oaky ~
Remember, death is permanent proposltlon' ana ITO
amount of money will bring back life to charred Oooy'
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
. place in the cirriculum Of the pres

a place in the cirriculum of the pres
ent-day high, school as a means of
promoting highway safety, the
American Automobile Association
last fall sponsored Driver Train
ing program which has met with
great success in ten high schools
in various parts of the country.
Arrangements were made where
by Professor Amos E. Neyhart was
granted a leave from Pennsylvania
State College in order to direct lis
educational program for the A.A.A'
Professor Neyhart has, BEEN de-
veloping this program for the last
five years and today instructors il.
Driver Training Programs a"e
selected as far as possible from
1875 graduates who have specialized
in driver training at Pen State.
Actual automobiles are used to
make the road instruction prac l.
cal. In this phase of the program
Pontiac Motors has cooperated with
the AAA, furnishing training cars
for each high school. The cars are
painted white with special AAA
Driver Training lettering and a set
of dual4control clutch and brake
pedals is installed in the right hand
front seat position for use of the
instructor. Dual-control pedals are
directly connected with the driver i
regulation pedals.
With dual-control pedals mishaps
are prevented while the student is
driving as the instructor can throw
out the clutch and apply the brakes
instantly.
Rules To Follow in Driving
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17

Never pass another vehicle on
"a hill.
"SignaA when making right Or
left turns.
ado not cut in or out Of traffic
careless1y.
drinking and driving do not mly.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
FACTSW WORTH KNOWING

In 1933 according to the Census Bureau chain stores
did 254 per the nations total retail business In
1885 due to nroads into their business by independents
they did but 23.5 per cent.
In 1885, chains did 1876 per cent more business, on a
dollar volume than in 1888 Independents increased their
volume almost twice much-3O.5 per cent.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17

Never speed. Drive carefully ii
all times.
Stop, look and listen at all raiJ-
road crossings.
"Do not try to beat traffic lights.
Have good brakes all the time.
"Observe all triffic regulations.
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17

Drive cautiously at night ari
on slippery streets.
Keep your vehicle under con-
troll at all times.
Keep lights. windshield wiper,
horn, mirrors, tires ind steering
mechanism in Al condition"
The Coolidge examiner., 1937-06-17
High Schools
To Give Course
In Auto Drivi.1 8

Believing that instruction in the
theory of the rules of the road and
actual practice in driving car laS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
$5,0OO SUIT BY
 FACTORY HAND
Jane, Louis Altman Ac' cused of Injuring Al-
 fOnse LaurinO

Permanently and totally disabled as a result of an allegedly vicious attack by a scullery maid, Alfonso Laurino, former tool-setter at the Waterbury Clock Company today brought suit to recover $5,000 as damages and compensation for his injuries.
 The suit is filed in the court of common pleas against the alleged attacker, Jane Altman, and her employer Louis Altman, proprietor of restaurant at 341 East Main street. Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald represents the plaintiff.
 Punch or Shove
 Whether it was a punch or just shove is not mentioned in the complaint, but Laurino claims that he landed against a heavy metal machine and broke two ribs, speci- fically the ninth and tenth of his right side. The assault also netted him contusions of the chest, 1t is claimed.
 Prior to the attack Laurino says he was earning about $33.75 weekly at the Waterbury Clock Company. but his present condition prevents him from engaging in gainful oc- cupation. The suit will be heard n the September term of common pleas court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
Four Persons Met Violent Deaths m State Tuesday

I to avoid an automobile and struck the tractor.
 Andrew Herzog, %, Bridgeport, died at St. Vincent's hospital in that cit yfrom burns suffered early Sunday when his apartment caught fire.
 Bridgeport police awaited results the body of George Rinko, about 65, who was found dead in his room. An ambulance surgeon said the man had been dead about week. A man who hanged himself in Boards ley park, Bridgeport, las Friday, was believed to have been roommate of Rinko. The suicide was buried as an unlVown. Louis Osini, 20, Newington, was in @ critical condition at Hartford hospital fro minjuries suffered late yesterday when hs motorcycle col lided with 6 truck.
 Joseph F. Osomay, 26, the truck driver, was arrested on a charge oi reckless driving and violating the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
Liquor, Beer Prices To Increase Thursday
New State Law Affecting Liquors Go Into Effect To- mOrrow-Tax Goes to Consumer-Present
 Retail Prices to Stand

Waterburans whose liquor sup plies in their private cellars are low must replenish them by Il o'clock tonight or pay more for their liquor tomorrow. The new state tax laws affecting liquor go into effect tomorrow. The tax will be passed on to the consumer by the producer, distributor and wholesaler
 A check-up by The Democrat to- day revealed that the price of whis- key will go up 15 or 20 cents a quart tomorrow. Pints will cost ap- proximately 10 cents more, and half f-pints will increase five or six cents in price. Gin prices wll in- crease about the same margins.
 Beer Also Going Up
 Beer prices will also go up slight ly. Brewers of the state have agreed to bill the new tax separately, and the following price boosts will so into effect: $1 barrel, 50 cents a half-barrel, and 3 1-3 cents a gallon on qualities less than half-barrel. A case of beer will cost the customer about seven or eight cents more to- morrow and thereafter. :,
 Local restaurants and taverns. in almost all cases, will maintain their present scale of prices. Some per- mittees said they planned to offer slightly less quantities for the cur rent price. For instance, some will offer an eight-ounce glass of beer for 10 cents rather than the present lO-ounce glass. The same procedure will be followed in these establish ments with respect to whiskey and gin. r.
 Ready for Rush
 Package and drug stores today were ready for 8 last-minute rush of customers anxious to stock up before the price increases. Permit tees were busy today, also, taking inventories of their stock, on which they must pay floor tax July 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
|PARKERS WERE
 SENTENCED TO
 PEN|TENT|ARY
 Ellis M. Parker, ST., Is Given Six Years in Federal Prison HIS SON IS SENT | FOR THREE YEARS
 Conspiracy to Kidnap Was Offense; Appeal Taken at Once

Newark, N. J., June 30. - (UP) - Ellis H. Parker, ST., found guilty last week with his son, Ellis, IT,, of conspir- acy to kidnap Paul H. Wen del, was sentenced today to serve six years in a federal penitentiary. His son was sentenced to three years.
 Murray Bleefeld, Harry Weiss and Martin Schloss- man, all of Brooklyn, who were indicted with the Parkers on the conspiracy charge. and who pleaded guilty at the start of the trial, were not sentenced today. Weiss and Schlossman are serving sentences of 20 years to life in Sing Sing prison following their convic- ton in Brooklyn on the New York state trial of the case.
 Convicted Wednesday
 Sentence on the 65-year-old chief of Burlington county detectives and his 26-year- Told son was imposed by Federal Judge William Clark. They were convicted last Wednesday by a jury of eight women and four men of conspiracy to violate the Lindbergh Kidnapping law. The jury
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
hglewood Residents Are Reused To Frenzy
They Fear Killer of Little Girls May Be Still in Vicn ity-Angry Crowds Milled Through Streets
 All During Night
BY ALAN McELWAIN United Press Staff Correspondent

Inglewood, Calif., June 30.-iUP). This Los Angeles suburb was reused to 8 frenzy today by fears that flend who ravished and strangled three little girls was still lurking nearby. The man-hunt ex- tended through southern California, and here, near the scene of the atrocity, police went from house-to- house looking for suspects. Dozens had been taken for questioning. They included men who were known morals offenders; men named Ed die men who had been sailors and men who owned battered old road SterS. They were dismissed when their fingerprints failed to match those found on the bodies of Made line Everett, T; her sister, Melba, 8. and Jeanette Stephens. 9.
 Lured From Playground
 The three girls were lured from a playground Saturday by 8 man known as Eddie" and taken into the Baldwin hills to be abused and murdered. From the evidence at hand, given mostly by frightened children, it appeared that the killer was 8 former sailor who had been molesting children at the play ground for several days, trying to lure them away for a "jackrabbit hunt" The theory prevailed here that such a mysterious stranger as the children mentioned would have attracted more notice from the eld- CTS of the town and that there fore he was likely to be some local man. The fact that he murdered the girls after satisfying his lust by repeated attacks on them, also enhanced the idea that he was some man of the town who had disposed of the girls to prevent their his identity. A. F. Wagner, autopsy surgeon, said the girls were attacked before they died.
 Fury Mixed With Fear
 The natives suffered mixed emo-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
Judge Wynne Awards $3,- 600 in Damages to Eliz-
 abeth CalkinS
THOMAS F. MORAN
 & SONS EXONERATED
Plaintiff Was Hurt in Fall During Alterations in
 Drug Store

In a decision ''based on clear cut theory of fact rather than of law" Judge Kenneth Wynne of superior court today entered a judg- ment of $3,600 in favor of Elizabeth Calkins of this city, holding the Liggett Drug Company solely responsible The plaintiff was severely in jured in a fall at the entrance of the Exchange Place store of the defendant, November 1c, 1936. Attorney Harry Krasow ap- peared for the plaintiff.
 The case was heard two weeks ago. In the complaint the Thomas F. Moran & Sons, Inc, were named defendants, but Judge Wynne's judgment generates them and holds that they should recover their costs. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield appeared in their de- fense.
 Many Injuries
 The complainant suffered broken nose, strained back, and other. in- iuries when she fell during the per- iod the entrance to the store was
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