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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the Staet Department of Motor Vehicles announced today that 12 sub-branch offices will be estab- Nshed again this year, supplement- ing the main office in Hartford and the nine permanent branch offices of the department, functioning from February 17th to 28th, inclusive. As m previous years the purpose of the temporary offices is to serve those sections of the state not convenient ly reached by the permanent offices. Nearly 60,000 motorists are affected by this plan.
 Temporary
 These temporary offices will be established in Ansonia, Bristol, Canaan, Manchester, Meriden, Mid- dletown, New Britain, Putnam, Rockville, Old Saybrook, Thompson vile and Torrington. With the Hartford office and the branches in Bridgeport, New Haven, New London, Norwich, Norwalk, Danbury, Waterbury, Willimantic and Stam- ford a complete coverage of the state is achieved. Motorists are ex- pected to patronize the nearest of- lice to their residence.
 The convenience afforded the public through the establishment of these sub-branch offices is shown by the total registrations issued from each of the temporary stations. Following are the figures for the last two weeks in February, 1887:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
'12Sub-B Branch Offices
 To Assist Motorists
Commissioner COnnOr Announces Arrangements for Speeding Up Registration; Affect 6OOOO AutOists

lively close Monday, February 28th, and as he expects 8 substantial in- crease in the number of registra- tions issued at these points over 1887 it will be well for motorists to get their registrations early in or- der that they may be taken care of locally and avoid 8 trip to one oi the regular branches or to the main office at Hartford.
 All that is necessary to renew 1887 registrations is to sign the .applica- tion which is attached to the pres- ent certificate and present 1t at the nearest office with the proper fee. Mail application will be not be &C., cepted at the temporary offices as there are no facilities for handling them. Such applications must be sent to the nearest permanent office.
 Renewals
 Commissioner Connor invites the attention of car owners to changes in renewal procedure affecting pas Senger registrations. In addition to the 1888 certificate, each owner will receive two inSets stamped "38." These are to be set i'll the block on the permanent plate where the "37" inset now appears and the tabs are bent tightly against the back of the plate in order to secure the in- set. All 1888 registrations which are renewals of 1887 may be used on or after February 18th, and all classes of registrations other than passen- ger will use a new plate furnished by the department.
 In the event of failure to renew any 1897 passenger registration, the holder of such registration must return the plates to the nearest office of the department.
 Adequate personnel for the sub branch offices is detailed from the regular organization at the Hart ford office where practically all other phases of the departments work, except for the most essential duties is subordinated during Feb ruary to the handling of registra- tions.
 The Waterbury branch office ir- cludes Cheshire, Prospect, Beacon Falls, Oxford, Naugatuck, Middle bury, Southbury, Woodbury, Water town, Bethlehem, Morris, Thomas ton, Wolcott and Southington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
BROTHER R-IN-LAW
 OF CAETA KILLED

Dover, Mass, Feb. 15-(UP)-The district attorneys office today or dered an investigation of the death of Joseph Dell Anno, 54, Revere, here Sunday, coincident with the trapped in a burning automobile announcement that the victim was brother -in-law of Louis Gaeta, slain Revere racketeer.
 Detective Sergeant Edward J.. Sherlock and Detective Sergeant Joseph c. Crescio of the state police began an investigation here of cir cumstances surrounding Dell Anno's death.
 Police said Dell Anno was the hus- band of the former Filomena Gaeta, sister of the victim of the unsolved murder of last November.
 Dell Anno was burned to death when his car, reportedly forced of the road by another automobile, overturned and burst into flames.
 The victims two companions, Philip Capobolo of Cambridge and John Fora, of Revere, tried unsuc- cessfully to rescue him.
 Besides his wife, Dell Anno leaves four children, Florence, Theresa, Mildred and Michael.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
RESTAURANTS ARE
 UNDER INSPECTION

Periodic inspection of restaurants and taverns by the health depart ment authorities revealed yesterday that one tavern in seventeen visited was without the proper facilities for cleaning glasses. This infraction of the sanitary code resulted in order by the department to obtain such equipment at once.
 The inspections are made four times annually and conditions gen. orally, have been found to be good, it was reported. However, the de- partment is ready to act on any complaint of infraction of health rules and, in this connection, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health off, cer, said that the name of com- plainant would not be made public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
Market Opens Steady With Slight Pick-Up
American Can Started at New l03S Eiigh-JOhns- ManviIIe (iains-Passing of Farm Bill Aided Issues

implications, but of no immediate consequence.
 Passage of the farm bill by the senate favorably influenced farm shares under lead of Case. Cater pillar Tractor rose l-4 to 47 l-2 and Oliver Farm was up fraction ally.
 Steel shares were steady. U. s. Steel frmed after opening un- changed at 54 3-8. Non-ferrous metals rose fractionally. Motors gained. Santa Fe rose nearly 8 point in 8 slightly higher rail list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The R. r. Griggs Co.
TERRYVILLE

AUTOMOBILE RATES REDUCED -$5000 property damage, $5,O00 to $1O,O0O public liability. Pleasure cars $30.24 (net); Light trucks $2808 (net); eight months to pay. Lyons Insurance Agency. Call Thomaston 1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
CAMPO HELD FOR
 DISTRICT COURT

Arraigned today before United States Commissioner Harry Krasow on charges of operating an illicit still, Anthony Campo of 53 Liberty street, Danbury, was bound over to the United States district court. He is held under bonds of 5000.
 He was arrested short time ago by federal men who found 200 gall lon still on his property at 53 Lib erty street, Danbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

haling carbon monoxide fumes, ac- cording to the medical examiner.
 Forest Perham, IA, Cromwell, died at Middlesex hospital, Middletown, of injuries suffered when the bi- cycle he was pedaling was struck by a truck.
 Alex Maninski, 69, Ansonia, was killed instantly when he was struck by a "New Haven" road train while walking along the tracks.
 Three men were killed by auto- mobiles and a fourth was drowned Saturday and Sunday.
 A team of picked amateur boxers of France recently toured Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL
 IN NEW QUARTERS

The February meeting of the Wa terbury Girl Scout council was held yesterday afternoon at the new headquarters in Apothecaries' hall building. Mrs. Ralph Darlington was appointed to the post of Brownie representative.
 Mrs. George Cowperthwaite pre- sided at the meeting. Mrs. J. Ches- ter Little and Mrs. Arthur L. Pur- inton were selected to act as repre- sentatives at the leaders associa- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
By ELMER 0. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

New York, Feb. 15--(UP) Stocks opened steady today with a slight pickup in turnover. Bonds advanced and cotton rose 2 to 12 points to new highs since last September.
 American Can opened a. 8 new 1888 high at 85 1-4 up 2 1-2. Johns Manville gained 1-4 to 78. Case jumped 3 points to 94 1-2. Most other gains were fractional.
 Market experts regarded the lat est treasury move in desterilizing O,0O0,O0O gold as of infiationary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15
POLICY PAYS

S1O,OOO.OO FOR LOSS OF LIFE BY THE WRECKING OF 4 RAILROAD PASSENGER TRAIN.
 $2,5OOOO FOR LOSS OF LIFE BY THE WRECKING or A PASSENGER STEAMSHIP OR STEAMBOAT, STREET ELEVATED, INTERURBAN OR UN- DERGROUND RAILWAY, PUBLIC OMNIBUS. TAXICAB OR AUTOMOBILE STAGE.
 $1,000.O0 FOR LOSS OF LIFE BY THE WRECKING OF AN AUTOMOBILE OR HORSE DRAWN VIZ HICLE. WHEN STRUCK OR KNOCKED DOWN ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET BY AN AUTOMO- BILE OR OTHER MOVING VEHICLE. COL LAPSE OF BUILDING WALLS. FIRE IN PUB LIC BUILDING. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. CYCLONE OR TORNADO. DROWNING AT A PUBLIC BATHING BEACH
 $5O0.OO to $1O,000.OO FOR LOSS OF HANDS, FEET OR EYES.
 5000 to $2O.00 WEEKLY INDEMNITY FOR DISABILITY, WITH ADDITIONAL BENEFITS WHEN CONFINED IN A HOSPITAL. ALL AS SPECIFIED IN POLICY.
 issued by
 North American Accident Ins. Co.
 CHICAGO ILLINOIS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-15

Tighten Demand
 The grand total of 51,063 motor ists served at these stations light ened the demand on the main office at Hartford and the regular branch offices, assisting materially in cater ing to the convenience of the mo- torists living in the particular sec tions served by these temporary or- fices.
 Commissioner Connor said that these temporary stations would posi-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
SUMMER HOURS To
START WEDNESDAY
Merchants To Have Half
Holidays; Banks Short
en- Day by an Hour

BUSINESS houses Of Henderson will
lhaogurate their regular slmn7e.
hours on next Wednesday, June |. to
Continue through the month of Au-
gust.
Most of the retail establishments
as Well as other concerns, have sign
cd an agreement to give their en-
p'oyees half holiday every Wednes-
day during the three midsummer
months. Banks have also announced
they will observe shorter hours every
day during that period, closing at .
p. c. daily instead of 3 O'clock the
remainder of the year.
This schedule of summer hours has
oeen observed here for several wears
ana this years program is in keep
ing with the long custom.
Notice is being given the public 60
that customers may be acquainted
with the schedule of summer opera
IONS
This year there will be a total of
ii half-holidays for business houses
cooperating, since the first day of
June and the last day of August both
fall on Wednesday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
RURAL LETTER MEN
IN MEETING HERE
Old Officers Reelected for
Year; Delegates To
Convention

Rural letters carriers of the dis
trict comprising Vance, Granville,
Franklin, Warren and Halifax coun-
ties met here Friday in their annual
session, and reelected all of their
officers for the coming year and nam
ed delegates to the State convention.
r. f. Crymes, of Oxford, president,
and A. B. Laughter, of Norlina, secre-
tary-treasurer, were both reelected
for another year. They were also elect
cd as delegates to represent the dis
trict at the State convention of rural
letter carriers in Durham Sunday to
Tuesday, July 2, and f.
All carriers were urged to attend
the convention, and also as many as
possible of them to go to the national
convention, which will he held in
Washington in August
There are approximately 40 rural
letter carriers in the five-county dis
trict, and a large number of them at
tended the convention held here Fri
day.
1t has been the custom of the group
to hold their annual meeting in Hen
derson, and they have assembled here
for many years. The gathering US
ually is held on or near the national
holiday of Memorial Day on May 60
1935-Turkey makes Sunday instead
of Friday day of rest.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
Today's Church
Message
BY REV. j. EvEREJvrE NEESE.

Today is Poppy Day and our minds
turn to John McCrae and his poem
I'm Flanders Fields"
I'm FLANDERS FIELDS"
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row.
That mark our place; and in the
sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow.
Loved and were loved and now we
lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from falling hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If we break faith with us who died
We shall not sleep, though peoples
grow
In Flanders fields.
-Lieut-Col. John McCrae.
(The writer of this column does not
agree with the sentiment of the last
stanza of the above poem. If John
McCrae could be here today I think
he would say with me God give us
Peace.")
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
FRANK JORDAN IS
LEGGETT MANAGER
Lynchburg Man Takes Over
Managership of Hem
derson Store

Frank Jordan, who has been con-
rected with the Leggett Stores for
the past II years, most of that time
in Lynchburg, Va, his home town,
has been made manager of the local
store of the Leggett group, and has
assumed his duties here.
Mr.. Jordan stated today that he
was much pleased with Henderson,
and had received the warmest wei
come.
The new manager succeeds the late
George l.. Leggett, one of the five
Leggett brothers who own the chain
of stores they operate in North Caro-
lima and Virginia.
Mr.. Jordan comes to Henderson
well qualified as a manager of such
a department store.
He is married man, and plans to
bring Mrs. Jordan to the city as soon
as quarters can be found, he said
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
POLITICAL RALLIES
DRAW BIC CROWDS
Heavy Schedule for Candi-
dates Final Week AS
Election Nears

Political rallies over the county are
taking on increased interest as the
date approaches for the Democratic
primary of next Saturday, June A. The
custom, believed to be more or less
peculiar to Vance county, saw the
schedule get under way earlier this
year than usual, since the first of the
meetings was held nearly two weeks
ago.
During next week, speakings will
be held at different points over the
county every night right up to cleo
ton eve. The first meeting will be
held at Middleburg Monday night, and
others will be at North and South
Henderson.
Last night the candidates spoke at
Harris Cross Roads, five miles north
of the city on the WILLIAMSBURG road
Some $50 or 200 persons gathered, ac-
cording to reports, and most of the
candidates were understood to have
been present
The SpeakingS amount virtually to
joint debates, since all candidates for
all offices are invited to attend and
make their personal appeals to the
voters of the county.
Spirited contests are under way for
sheriff, recorder, register of deeds,
State House of Representatives, coun-
ty commissioners and other posts
Three are contesting for the office
of coroner At a number of the rallies
thus far held, appeals have been made
also in behalf of Senator Robert Rey-
nolds.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
PRESBYTER|ANS IN
VACATION SCHOOL
Assembly And Worship
Monday Morning to Open
Two Weeks Session

The vacation Bible school of the
First Presbyterian church will begin
Monday morning, May 80, at 900 a.
m with an assembly and worship
service in the auditorium of the
church school, The school will be in
session each day Monday through
Friday from 900 a. m. until 11:3O a.
m.
The young people of the commun-
ity ages 4-16 years are most cordially
invited to attend this school and to
bring their friends with them. Under
a group of competent leaders there
will be hardwork, recreation and wor-
ship.
The school will continue it's sessions
through Friday, June 10. On the
closing day there will be a commence
nent service and display of the
work done by the pupils during the
term.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
TALKS ARE HEARD
AT K|WAN|S MEET
Safety Campaign Explain
ed; Plea for Poppy Sales;
Daniels Talks

A number of talks were heard as
the feature of the program for the
weekly dinner meeting of the Hen
derson Kiwanis club Friday evening.
w r. Turner, the president, presided
and the attendance was 80 percent of
the membership.
M. A. Higgins, of the Carolina
Motor Club, of Charlotte, spoke brief
ly and explained a proposed safety
campaign to be put on here shortly.
He also announced that w. c. Gates
mad agreed to continue as, manager
of the motor clubs hranch office
here for distribution of State auto
noble licenses The club voted to
cooperate in the safety campaign.
Civic clubs and other local orgariZa-
tons nave voted to cooperate in an
unde, taking to sustain the office mere.
The program for the meeting was
in charge of DR.. Howard A. Allen, and
included a shop talk ON the growth Of
the u. c.. Penney Company by B. A.
Daniels, manager of the local store.
He said the organization was founded
in 1902, and had grown to 1880 stores
in the United States.
Mrs. L. D. Wall, chairman for the
American Legion Auxiliarys annual
poppy day sale today, appeared be
fore the club and urged support of
the enterprise Miss Dorothy Brink
ley, a guest of the club, gave several
piano selections.
B. A. Daniels, manager of the XII
wants soft ball team, reported pro
gress of the team in the city league
and made request for necessary balls,
bats and other supplies. He also said
that Jerseys with the Kiwanis en-
blem would be provided for the
players.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
COMMENCEMENT AT
METHODIST SCHOOL
Seventy Two Certificates
Awarded Vacation School
Students

Commencement exercises for the
Methodist vacation school were held
Friday evening at o'clock, at the
Methodist Episcopal church, with u
certificates being awarded, each GER
t;ficate representing % hours of at.
tendance.
AS part of the commencement exer-
cises a pageant, with its theme built
around the life of Christ, was present
ed. Ray Won Weisenfluh, and Miss
Eli abeth Fox, who composed the
pageant directed it. 1t was quite sue
cessful, and the characters seemed
well trained.
The school, of which the Rev. T. J.
Whitehead, pastor of the Methodist
Protestant church, was head, had
total enrolment of 131 members. The
junior department was largest, hav-
ing A enrolled, and there were %
workers in the school,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
SOUTH HENDERSON
BARRACKS TO MEET

Rev. J. u. league, pastor of the
church, will address the Mems Baraca
class of South Henderson Baptist
church Sunday morning at the usual
assembly hour at 9:45 o'clock, it was
announced today and the request was
made for all members to be present
E. G. Ramsey is teacher of the class.
The class has been active in support
ing the revival meeting now in pro-
gress at the church, in which the
preaching is being done 10y Rev. L..
w. league, of South Carolina, broth
er of the pastor
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
POST OFFICE WILL
OBSERVE HOLIDAY

A full holiday will be observed by
the Henderson post office next Mon
day, May 30, on national Memorial
Day, it was stated today by Fostmas-
ter J. r. league So far as was learn
ed today, however that will be the
extent of the observance of the day
in Henderson. There will &c no city
or rural deliveries of mails Monday,
but the stamp and general delivery
windows will be open for one hour
from 10 to II a. m. for the conven~
fence of patrons of the office.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
Gates WILL STAY
WITH MOTOR CLUB
tn Continue Manager of
License Bureau and Branch
Office Here

w G Gates, who has been man.
ocor Of the local branch office of
,hn Carolina Motor Club in the dis
t,ihution of State automobile licenses,
and who resigned several months ago,
hos agreed to continue in charge, it
rros announced here today by M A.
TTuooins. of the Charlotte office oc
MO- club, Mr. Gates will continue 70
onarate from his own insurance of
ficcs on the second floor of the Hor
nor building, opposite the post office
on South Garnett street.
At the same time, Mr.. Higgins, who
snent Yesterday and today here in
connection with the work of the of.
flee announced tentative plans for q
safety campaign to be put on here in
the near future in the interest O."
safer driving, and in which the Hen
derson Daily Dispatch will cooperate
Mr.. Higgins said Mr.. Gates had
AGREED to continue as manager here
provided the membership is built to
the required quota. All local civic
clubs have pledged their cooperation
20 that end, so that the license dis
tributions may be continued here.
The civic clwss and other local or
carnations are to be enlisted in the
safe driving campaign, which Will
recognize loca. citizens with the long
est record of safe driving, and with
out an accident Of any kind.
Mr. Gates he's been manager of the
local office of the rotor club since
last October 1, and gave up the work
when it appeared it would require
more time than he could spare from
his regular business. EIe IS 10 make
arrangements to overcome that diff.
ficulty, however, and will continue III
he work.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
NO CONTESTS OF
VOTERS REPORTED

Registration books for the Demo
cratic primary of next Saturday were
open here today for inspection and
challenges, but late this afternoon not
a single instance had been reported
of any individual on the lists being
questioned. 1t is rare that any voter
has been challenged in elections here.
But registrars were required by law
to be present at the polling places
today for the inspection of their
rosters.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
MCCRACKEN TO BRING
SERMONS ON SUNDAY

Rev. J. H. McCracken will preach
at both morning and evening services
Sunday at the First Methodist Epis-
copal church, it was stated today.
Rev. r. E. Brown, pastor, will be
in Elm City for revival with Rev.
N. G. Yearly.
Rev. Mr.. McCracken has spoken in
Henderson a number of times, and his
friends here were pleased with the
announcement that he would preach
once again.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
T. Everette Neese, pastor.

j. Everette Neese, pastor.
9:45 a. M. Sunday school service
with John Allen Hall in charge. We
had present last Sunday 124 OF the
40 on roll. Our enrolment for to-
morrow is 200. We invite you to come
and visit with us. We have classes
for all ages.
HOO a. m. Morning Worship Ser
vice with sermon by the pastor. The
doors of the church will be opened
again tomorrow for the reception of
new members. We invite you to wor-
ship with us.
7:15 p. m. Junior and Senior Chris
tan Endeavor meetings at the church
800 p. M. Evening worship service.
The message will be of an evangelis-
tic nature. Worship and accept fell
lowship with us tomorrow.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
NEGRO CHURCH HAS
VACATION SCHOOL

The annual vacation church school,
conducted by the United Presbyterian
church will open Monday, at>9 r. m.
in the church on Chestnut street A
complete program of activities has
been scheduled for the two week SEES
sion which will end June 10. N
Young people and interested adults
are invited to enroll at the opening
of the school Monday morning.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
REV. j. II. FUNSTON
AT COLOREDCH CHURCH

The Rev. J. H. funston, of Rocky
Mount, will preach at the New Beth
ell Baptist church, colored, Sunday
night, it was reported today by the
pastor, the Rev. S. B. Clanton. Ser
vices will begin at 7:30 o'clock.
A very cordial invitation is extend
ed the public to hear this minister.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-28
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
". James A. Jones, pastor i.

Rev. James A. Jones, pastor.
9:45 a. m. The Church School. J.
Harry Bryan General Superintendent
Departments of worship and classes
of study for all age groups.
HOO a. m. The Morning Worship
Subject, "The Risk of Prayer" with
the sermon by the pastor.
6:15 p. m. The Young Peoples
Forum will meet at the Girl Scout
cabin for supper An outdoor wor-
ship service has been planned, and
this will be the last meeting of the
Forum until September. Each per-
son attending this meeting of the
Forum is requested to bring his own
picnic lunch.
Please note the change in the hour
500 p. M. The Evening Worship.
Subject, Being Content in the Com
monplace," with the sermon by the
pastor.