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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
LAKE QUASSAPAUG
COTTAGE RUINED
Explosion of Stove Cause
of Fire; Occupants Leap
to Safety

Explosion Of an oil stove started
a fire which yesterday levelled to
the ground a two-story cottage at
Lake Quassapaug. The building,
owned by William D. Munson and
which was occupied by four young
men who had rented 1t for a vaca-
ton, was a total loss.
The young men, now known by
name to Mr. Munson, fled safely
from the blazing structure after the
explosion. Two of them had to
jump from windows on the upper
floor.
So quickly did the fire spread
with the aid of the oil that no eff
fort could be made to save the
building. Within minutes after the
explosion, there were flames In
every room in the cottage.
The explosion came as the men
were preparing to cook their din
ner on an oil stove In the kitchen.
The cottage was located off Sandy
Beach road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
SAVES HIS WIFE
LOSES OWN LIFE

Winthrop, Me-, Aug. 1.-UP)-
Seconds after he pushed his wife
into the waetr to safety, Walter Nc
Carthy, AZ, of Chelsea, Me-, was de-
capitated by an airplane as he sat
on pier at Lake Maranacook.
The couple and several other per-
sons were on the wharf when the
plane, apparently in trouble swooped
down. Spectators scattered but Nc
Carthy took time to shove his wife
into the lake. Before he could fol-
low wing of the plane struck
him in the back of the neck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
(By the Bauby Corner Scribe)

Sometimes, one wonders how it
could all be.
What we refer to Is the taking
over of that little plot of land at
the junction of Bank and Grand
streets, Blakeslee square is its Of
fetal name, as a sort Of a parking
place for bicycles for the boys Of
a public service corporation in
their particular line of work, and
also the installation of a private
telephone on the sidewalks of
Bauby's corner for the Convenience
of the Conn. Rly. and Lighting
company in the operation of its
public buses. 1t Is very doubtful
If the plan could be worked so
we'll in any other city of the state.
You have to pay fare every time
you ride on the public BUSES; you
also have to paJ toll when you
telegraph out or in the city.
BlakesIee Square
Blakeslee square was named in
memory Of dear good man by
the name of Ralph N. Blakeslee,
good hearted and well living in
dividual, who made life happy for
the young Of the city 30 and IS
years ago by his annual sleigh
rides. Every winter, when the
sleighing was GOOD, Mr.. Blakeslee.
rugged up 100 old fashioned
sleighs, hired additional horses to
the many he owned, and carted
the children Of the city around
town, yes and out of town for
ride that still fingers in their men,
DRY, or must, as we think. No
child who ever rode In one Of these
annual events will ever forget it.
The line formed on wide West
Main near Holmes avenue, and the
start was made under the personal
supervision and management OF
Mr.. Blakeslee himself. In addition
to children, some elderly people,
who could stand 1t, were also TAX
en- for a ride.
Cheers by the thousands were
rendered for Mr.. Blakeslee after
each tour had ended, and 1t was
the general impression at the time
that no more popular man could
be found In the city than the we'll
known truckman. But when Mr..
Blakeslee ran for mayor, he was
badly beaten; he was Republi-
can, in city Overwhelmingly
Democratic. He got nowhere at
the polls; the returns saddened the
Kindly Ralph, and he held his
head down almost from the day OF
his defeat. He was disheartened
and discouraged. He wanted no
more CT politics, or no further
newspaper notoriety. He just gave
up everything, and devoted his
whole life afterwards to his en-
tire business, until death reached
him few years later.
Fire Plug for Monument!
Someone thought it would be
nice to name the site in question,
Blakeslee square, in memory OF
the good deeds of the man. 1t was
so named as we remember. But
little or 10 attention has ever
been given toward identifying the
spot, and as q result, the little
piece is now just as barren Of grass
as the pavement on Bank street
itself.
An old fashioned fire plug
adorns the plot; sometimes the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
400 PRESENT AT
RUSSIAN OUTING

Guests from all parts Of the state
attended the fifth annual outing of
the Russian american Citizens Po-
litical club at Bellevue lake yester-
day afternoon. More than 400 per-
sons were present, among them
guests from New Britain, Hartford
Seymour.
Talks by club officers and out
of-town guests, dancing, with mu-
sic by Peter Kopcha and his or
chestra, and games of various sorts
made up the program for the day.
Refreshments were served.
Anthony Koban, president, was
general chairman, assisted by Alex
Geidka, Ellis Bilonin, Kilfol Raw
elehok, John Barna, Peter Urchak,
Simon Humenko, Michael Opalah,
T. Nastrir, John Uram, Anthony
Kilpodski, Joseph Kirson, Andrew
Dowid, John Rubinko, Propop Ur-
chach, Peter j. Kopcha, Paul Lip
enski, William Swed and Peter
Barna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
City OF Iiberties!"
Observant Scribe Notes How Various Agencies
Utilize City's Properties Without Authority
Becomes Critical in Comments Over
City Losing" $15O,OOO

numerous bicycles hide 1t from the
Grand street side. Perhaps, it is
all right to park these machines
there; we don't know; maybe 1t Is
just one of those things which
happen to all barren spots in the
city. No doubt, it Is handy place
for the bicycles, and perhaps we
should not bring 1t to public at
tention. We don't know.
But there are many who think
that Mr.. Blakeslee's memory is
entitled to more than park
ing place for bicycles.
The same is true of the private
telephone for the bus company in
Exchange place. The Conn. Rly.
and Lighting company doesn't even
pay rent for an Office. Its starters
use the public highway for
"hang-out." The police push aside
every citizen who desires to stop
his auto In front of any one of
the stores adjacent to bus stop.
One day even Mrs. Lilley's car
was shooed away from in front of
the costly building that she and
her family pay taxes for at the
junction OF West Main and Leav-
enworth streets. The bus company
pays little taxes for its buses into
the city treasury. Most of the tax
es OF this concern go to the state.
But even payments like this, do
not entitle the company to privi-
leges that cannot be enjoyed by
the average automobile owner. His
taxes are paid into the treasury
OF Waterbury.
Rent an Office?
Everytime we see the name,
Conn. Rly. and Lighting company,
we think back to the days of old
when the ompany hedged on It's
agreement with the city, and by
80 decision won its case in the
Connecticut supreme court on a
claim made by Waterbury that
the company owed the people here
about $150,000 on part of its net
earnings, the famous 2 per cent
case of long age, as it was COM
monty known in legal circles.
Why shouldn't the Conn. COM
pany rent an Office as a waiting
station for It's many patrons. The
people have to pay to ride, and
the company should pay for an
office, and not use the public
highways for a purpose other than
what they were intended.
The cops, to our mind, should
read up on the famous 2 per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
CRARY DIRECTS
PARTY'S PLANS
District Organization Is
Under Consideration Dur.
ing Present Week

Meetings are being held In all OF
the voting subdivisions of Water
bury this week under the general
direction Of Democratic Chairman
John H. Crary.
Lists OF numerous candidates for
places on the enlarged town COM
mittee, due for increase from 20 to
81 members probably by the end of
the week, are under consideration.
Recommendations concerning the
selection Of the new town committee
members and consideration OF the
large delegate groups which will
\ represent the party at the several
Imminent conventions will be prin-
cipal business of each of these dis
trict meetings.
Then, according to present plans,
The findings Of the various district
meetings will be reported at he
meeting later this week of the town
committee when ratification of the
selections will be made.
Members of the town committee
have under consideration the report
from the registrars of voters that
fewer than 500 have registered for
the primaries, about 300 Democrats
and 200 Republicans, since new vo-
tiers were made before last election.
But these, Of course, will not be elig-
1ble to take part in the primaries
until their names have been on the
lists for six months.
The registrars also have reported
that there were fewer than go
changes" Of party affiliation in the
registrations Of new applicants on
the primary list which show $4,000
Democrats registered, 5000 Republic
cans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
LOCAL ENTRIES IN
NATIONAL CONTEST
Observation-Disclosures Linked
With Photographic Quest
for Personality, Beauty

It's here again! The 7th annual
children's national photograph con-
test-beginning today-in approx
mately two hunder of the better de-
partment stores throughout the ma
ton. There is no red tape whatso-
ever to entering children in this
contest. Any child IA years or un-
der is entitled to enter by simply
having photograph taken at How
and-Hughes' Photograph Studio. All
Judges of the contest will be supplied
with duplicate of the photograph
and the child is automatically
eligible for prize. Photographs are
Judged for personality and charac-
ter as well as beauty. Last years
local prize winner in this contest
WG0 Elizabeth Ann Tobin, 81 VOL
colt street, city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
TURNER'S PLAN
ANNUAL PICNIC
Bellevue Lake to Be
Scene of German Day
Program Next Sunday

The annual German Day picnic
and interclub sports competition of
the Waterbury Turner'S has been
set for Sunday August 7th, at Bel
levue Lake, directly opposite to
Lakewood Park. The picnic will
begin at 10 a. m. and continue until
dark.
The program arraigned by the
committee will include group sing
ing by the singing section Of the
Turner's. The girls and boys classes
will compete in field sports and on
apparatus for the individual cham
pionships Of the society. The feature
attraction Of the late afternoon will
be the individual prize competition
on the apparatus for the senior
groups Of men and women will be
awarded to the winners of the var
ious groups as well as for the all
around championships for the year
1898.
The committee in charge Of the
general arraignment Is chairman
Herman Mueller, Alvin Lutz, Jacob
Breuer, Albert Hummel, Joseph
Hoffman, William Lutz and Alex
Drapatien. Sports committee Dan
Smith chairman; Robert Hoebel,
Fred Wiedorn, Marguerite Wiedorn,
Rose Marie Wiedorn, Dorothy But
Ter and Eleanor Foy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
ST. JOHNS FAIR.
CLOSING TONIGHT
Many Waterburians Will
Visit Middlebury for Final
Events on Program

The annual bazaar Of the church
Of st. John of the Cross, Middle
bury, will be concluded tonight on
the church grounds. Originally
scheduled for the last three days OF
the past week it was decided to hold
the fair over Monday night due to
last Fridays inclement weather.
Presentation of a hope chest will
be one of the concluding features
tonight. A boy and girl orchestra
will furnish music for dancing to-
night.
The Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy,
pastor, has acted as chairman of
the several committees in charge and
today expressed his thanks to his
many friends in Waterbury for their
support of the annual fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
HOTCHKISS FAMILY
in 56TH REUNION

The fifty-sixth annual reunion of
the Hotchkiss association will be
held Saturday, August Is, at the
Milldale Community hall in South
ington. All direct Hotchkiss de-
scendants and their families have
been invited to attend. Many of the
associations members are residents
OF Waterbury and vicinity.
The program will open with reg
istration and assembly in the audi
forum at II a. m. followed by q
genealogy forum and table picnic
dinner at noon. President George
Bennett of Torrington will preside
at the program of speakers and
music which will be presented at
1:45 p. m. Election of officers and
action on the associations consti-
tuition and bylaws are scheduled
for the 2:45 p. m. business session.
The navy will receive, some
time during the year, So new
VOughtS. the 2B2U-2,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
CITY COURT CASES
CONTINUED TODAY

A continuance to Wednesday was
given in city court today to Sam
Grimuck, So, of 81 Railroad Hill
street, charged with breach Of the
peace. He is a patient in st. Mary's
hospital, having suffered a head in
jury in a fight.
Samuel Cipriano, 20, Of 14O North
Main street, charged with assault
and breach of the peace, received a
continuance to the 18th.
Ghetto Osowcki, %, of So Piedmont
street, charged with assault and
breach of the peace, received a con-
tinuance to Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
SEVENTEEN INJURED

Greenfield, Mass, Aug. 1.-(UP)-
youths, including 10 CCC
workers, were injured today when
truck struck a pole and overturned,
hurting them so feet into brush.
At hospital, Homer Laridee, %,
and James Shevlin, "a, both of the
South Deerneld CCC camp, and
Frederick Galista Of South Deer
field were reported in critical con-
1itiOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01

case before they drive good tax
payers out Of stand, just because
1t Is labeled or singled out for the
buses.
Then. they would understand.
For our part we feel, the COM
pany still owes the people that
s150,0oO00, plus interest for 80
years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
DAIRY ASSOCIATION
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

The annual outing of the Wa
terbury Dairy Association, held yes
terday afternoon in Reidville, at
tracted gathering of more than
100 persons from Connecticut. Mass
achusetts, and New York. Members
of the Association must be natives
OF Dairy, Scotland, and the outing is
held here annually on the day of
the fair in the Scotch town.
The day was spent in a program
of games and competitive sports
events.
A volleyball team captained by
William Brodie defeated one head
ed by James Shields, Robert Finley
won the mems balloon race, with
James Brodie close second. James
CUTIE won the mems quot match,
second place going to William
CareW. In the mems egg and spoon
race first place went to William
Lammie and second to Mr.. Brodie.
In the women's sports, Mrs. Will
liam Lammie was winner In the
quoits match, with Miss Mary Jane
Lammie second. Mae CUTIE won the
young peoples qouits match and
Archie Aitcheson, Jr., was runner
up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01
MINISTER CHOSEN
BY BANTAM GROUP

A Waterburian, Rev. r. F. Shinn,
was reelected to the presidency of
the Bantam Lake Protective Asso-
citation at the annual meeting Sat-
urday afternoon. The elections fol-
lowed a clambake, held at Deer
Island, among pines owned by F.
w. French of Waterbury. The bake
was attended by 125 persons, the
largest gathering to attend in years
The other officers, also reelected,
are: president, John S. Whit
tlesey, Morris; secretary Bernard c.
Roberg, Bantam; treasurer, David
Layton, New York. directors, all re-
elected, are Rev. Mr.. Shinn, DR.
Harry B. Hanchett, Torrington; Da-
vld Layton, John s. Whittlesey,
Alain White, Litchfield; E. w. Skill
ton, Morris; r. r. Myer, Morris; F.
w. French, Waterbury and U. T.
Church, WatertoWn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-01

ARTIST IS DEAD
Newcastle, N. H.. Aug. 1.-(UP)-
Edmund c. Tarbell, TO, widely
known artist, died at his summer
home today after fortnight's ILL
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
Charge Dismissed
Against Inventor

Legal tangles unwound in supe-
rior court Tuesday relieved Harry
Boynton. inventor, of paying a $500
fine and caused dismissal of A
charge filed against him four years
ago.
In May. 1884 Boynton was charg-
ed with violation of the state
agricultural code. operating as 1
produce dealer without a dealers
license. He was found guilty and
the court set his fine al $500
Probation was granted upon con
dition that he pay the fine. Since
the fine was never paid and Boyn-
ton could not be found. probation
was continued from year to year.
Boynton's attorney filed a mo-
tion in January. requesting that
the motion be dismissed a bench
warrant against Boynton be squash
ed, and the defendant be DISCHARGED
from probation. Judge r. D. Nc 3.
Pheuin found the law does not
permit continuance of probation
over a longer Period than the maxi
mum jail sentence imposed in case
the defendant serves a sentence
The court found Boynton's proba =.
ton period had been longer than
the maximum jail sentence would
run. He granted the motion as
requested by Boynton's attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
ALIENS LEARN
CITIZENSHIP

Eleven aliens are learning the
ABC's of United States constitu.
tional government in the annual
citizenship class given at Central
Union high school under the su-
pervision of Glenn S. Kieffer, high
school instructor
Glasses will be held Tuesday and
Thursday nights from 7 until 6
o'clock until after May u. The
class has an enrolment of Swiss,
French, German, Greek, and Can
adian citizens preparing for ad
mission to United States citizen
ship.
The Constitution and the features
of government are taught in prep
aration for examinations given III
superior court under the super
vision of immigration officials.
You Haven't Read All the News
Until You've Read the Ads
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30

YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you READ the ADS!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
SCHOOL TEACHER MARRIES:
GROUP HAS PICNIC ON DESERT

the weekend in Imperial visiting
her parents.
Mrs. d. j. McChristy is spending
the week in Yuma on business.
jeff Meyers spend Sunday N
Los Angeles.
Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Evanston
spent the weekend in Redondo.
Bernice Heller was hostess at
scaVenger party Sunday evening.
Many of her school chums attend
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace Stevenson
of Pasadena have returned to their
home after spending a few days in
Imperial on business.
Jim Hugh House. son of A. C.
House, was sick i'll bed Tuesday. He
is reported recovering.
Thursday night, the Eastern Star
social club will give card party.
Bridge, auction and monopoly will
be played.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
IMPERIAL NOTES

IMPERIAL NOIES
Sam McElfresh. Lincoln school
teacher was married Saturday eve.
ming to Thelma Lucas of Pasadena
at the Wee Kirk of the Heather
Attending the ceremony from here
we're Norma Look. Evelyn Johnson.
Grace Stockwell. and Sheldon
Loughborough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Stanfield and
group of friends enjoyed picnic
on the desert Sunday.
Mrs. Anna StockWell and het
daughter, Grace. spent the week
end in Alhambra. their former
home.
A. Y. Preble spent Sunday in
Palm Springs on business.
Mrs. H. C. Babcock of San Diego
and Mrs. zua Hoencns of Calgary,
Canada. spent the past weekend
in Imperial with DR.. and Mrs. II.
V. Gray During their visit here
to see the sights and Sunday they
all travelled to Yuma.
Dalton Slaton and Lorena Drake
were married in Yuma Thursday.
Both are residents of Imperial.
Mrs. Slaton is a graduate of I'M
perial high school. She is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Drake Sla-
ton is the brother of Mrs. H. Miller
of this city.
There will be a card party spon-
sored by the Legion Auxiliary We'd
nesday evening. April 6. Hostesses
will be Addie House. Laura Webb.
and Julia Allen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul House and
daughter Betty Mae of Calexico
spent Tuesday evening in Imperial
visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. House.
Mary Miller and Helen Wilson
spent the past weekend in I'm
perial with their parents. They
were the motor guests of r. P
NlliiCl Vi odiI bISSO'
Mrs. w M. Belford and Mrs
Ruth Calhson motored to San Di-
ego last weekend
Evelyn Hicks was the guest of
Miss Winifred Conley of San Ber-
nardino last Sunday. While on the
coast Miss Hicks attended the or
ange show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cauzi are
adding rooms to their home on
their north F. street.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Brissenden
motored to Los Angeles over the
weekend
Mrs. Jess Bishop and daughter.
JeSsica, are spending two weeks
with Mrs Bishops sister and fam
lily, Mrs Curtis Gabrielson
Amy CoSand of Los Angeles spent
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
BITTER FIGHT.
FOR ECAST IN
SHEEP DISPUTE

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 80 up
"A finish fight between the Sheep
Shearers union and the California
Wool Growers association appear
ed inevitable today as the assoeia-
ton prepared to import shearers in
attempt to break the five day
strike of the American Federation
of Labor affiliate.
w. P. Wing, association secretary.
served notice on striking workers
either TO return to work today or
be replaced by non-union shearers.
He said the associations action
was backed blythe Associated Far
merS. Inc.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
400 ENTRIES IN
FLOWER SHOW

HOLTVILLE, Mar. 30.-Four nun
dred exhibits were entered in Holt
vile elementary schools third an
nual Flower Show Tuesday. 1t was
held in the school cafeteria. The
show started at noon and ended
at pm. Mrs. Garrick. 7th grade
teacher. was chairman. Each teach
er entered the flowers from their
rooms. The flowers were place
on the shelves by the following
members OF the Junior and Senior
Woman's clubs of Holtville: Mrs
Vencil. Mrs. j. r. Snyder. Mrs.
Hartzog, and Mrs. McCoWn.
The judges were: Mrs. H. T. Mil
Ter. and Mrs. Hardie of El Cantro,
Mrs. j. K. Fahring. and Mrs. F.. c..
REBEL of HoltVille.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30

ing stations revealed wednesday
More than half of the traffic
moving into California came thru
Yuma. according to the report, as
contrasted TO a similar ratio in
past months
Southern route leaders including
chamber of commerce, have taken
an active part in a publicity cam
paign to bring about a larger flow
of traffic through the Yuma gate
way.
During January and February
5000 cars entered California via
the Imperial Valley route as COM
pared to 2i.000 on the Blythe route.
Twenty thousand cars left Cali
fornia through Yuma while $4,000
traversed the Blythe road.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30
Bright Side Seen
In Recession by
Visiting Executive

Intensified merchandising meth
ods. elimination of waste in buSi-
ness procedure. slower progress il
developing new sources of income.
These were outlined Tuesday by
H. W Edmund. sales manager of
the Coast Counties Gas and Elec-
tric company. as some of the re-
suits of the present recession in
buiness conditions as he finds
them.
Edmund was in Ell Centre this
week visiting Russell Nance. valley
manager Through the many cities
in all parts of the state where the
company operates. Edmund has a
wide contact with general business
conditions.
Not all the effects of the slack
ening in business are negative he
said IN the upward swing in
business following the depression
many intitrtionS went too fast. To-
day. they are returning to more
efficient operation. and confining
themselves largely TO the produe-
tive portions of their markets. Such
steps. after all are beneficial in
the long run.
He voiced the opinion that pro-
gressive merchandising methods
will be used by those firms who
will fare best. and said that most
of the reaction is being felt by
institutions who arc least active in
sales effort.
That business can 60 ahead and
improve itself. even in the face IF
such a recession" he said "is
shown by the increase of 16 per
cent in gas consumption here in
Imperial Valley last year
This was accomplished despite
the local interest in electrification.
and shows that good merchandise.
service. and sales effort can be de-
veloped in the face OF obstacles
A similar increase was recorded
locally in the saies of gas equip
ment. fer dometic heating. cooking,
refrigeration. and water heating,
he said
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30

the federation show that 10 i'm
portant farm commodities grown
in California had IAN appreciably
lower value" in February, 1898,
than they did in February, 1897.
This list, Johnson said, included
wheat. corn, oats. barley, flax seed
milo, potatoes, hay, cotton, cotton
seed hogs, beef, cattle, veal, NUT
ton, lamb, chickens, turkeys, eggs
and wool.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-30

Alex Johnson, fedefatlon Secretary,
said today,
The railway carriers have re-
quested a Is per cent rate increase
on intrastate commerce. Recently
the interstate commerce commits
sion granted railways increased
rates ranging from five to 10 per
cent higher for interstate hauling.
johnson said that briefs filed
with the railroad commission by