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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
FOUR RESCUED AS
 HOTEL BURNED

Salisbury Beach, Mass, Jan. 19. -(UP)-Four persons were rescued and two firemen were overcome by smoke early today when fire dam aged the 30-room Hotel Newark in the summer colony.
 Damage to the 2 1-2 story wooden structure was estimated at $15,000.
 Bremen were hindered by 3-below zero temperatures, which froze the water almost as fast as they poured it into the smouldering building.
 The owner, Miss Louisa Helfrich, Il, partly overcome by smoke as she slept on the second floor, was as- sisted to the the street by Patrolman Jacob Sargent and John Boda, a bartender at anther hotel.
 The other occupants. also asleep on the second floor, were Miss Sarah Senior, 4S, the only guest, and Ben- jamin Angel. 4S, and Miss Lizzie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
MORRIS PLAN BANK ELECTS OFFICERS
Present Executives Re- elected Today-Fifteen
 Directors Appointed

The annual meeting Of the stock holders of the Morris Plan bank of Waterbury was held at its bank ing quarters on Grand street at noon today. The officers all re- elected were: Irving H. Chase, presi- dent; Terence F. Carmody, vice president; Theodore I. Driggs, vice. president: Frank J. Kenney, secre- tary-treaSllrer.
 The directors elected were: Ter ence F. Carmody, Irving H. Chase, Theodore I. Driggs, John R. Hughes, Frederic R. Kellogg, William S. Kellogg, Frank J. Kenney.
 Chase Kimball, Theodore Lilley, Frederick G. Mason, Charles T. Mo- Carthy. Mitchell G. Meyers, Frank Pope, Mark O. Sperry, Jr, Alex ander J. Thomson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Fleming Reappointed
 By Board Of Works
Superintendent of Streets, Water Departments Starts
 New Tern-DiCOrpO Renamed Clerk of Board

Hearings on sewer assessments and petitions for improvements were heard at the organization meeting last night of the board of public works which saw Thomas J. Elem ing reelected superintendent of the department of streets and sewers and the department of water. With Mayor Frank Hayes presiding as chairman ex-officio, the board was sworn in and proceeded to re-elect John DiCorpo, assistant city clerk, as clerk of the board, and Timothy Horgan was reelected superinten- dent of the city hall.
 Stanley Named
 Joseph L. Stanley, Republican, re- placed Alderman c. Arthur DuBois as 8 member, and Charles c. Dre- her, Robert J. Mccormack, Alder man Peter J. Griffin, James A. Phelan, Joseph H. Lawlor, and Will liam Loeffler make up the member ship.
 A period of silence for one min- ute was held in observance of the death of Roger O'Donnell, superin- tendent of garbage collection, and his place was not filled on sugges- 5ion by Mayor Frank Hayes that the matter be postponed.
 Water billings for January showed an increase of $1,168 over the cor responding month, in 1887, amount ing to $34,119 and the clerk was instructed to make collections.
 Opposition
 Residents of EdgeWOod avenue appeared to oppose proposed sewer there but were notified that the matter is still under determination by the engineering department as to rights of way through private property.
 On petition of Fred Jackson, who tod the board that he had agree ment by various property owners af- fected by the proposal, the board voted to ask the board of aldermen for permission to construct a sewer on Hawley street, from Cooke street to MT. Jackson's property, instead of in accordance with the original opposed petition for sewer construc- ton the length of the street.
 Complaint Filed
 Marie Canciano. appearing for her father, complained that surface water is running over their property on Highland avenue and blamed drainage pipes. Charles A. Root city engineer. informed the board that the property in question. pro- vldeS a natural water course but the complainant took issue with this, saying that her father made the water course when he used to keep COWS there" The street SUD- erintendent will investigate the complaint.
 iSimilarly, Superintendent Elem ing was instructed to try to find temporary remedy for conditions complained about on Norton street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
LOCAL BOYS HELD IN NEW HAVEN
.$1O,OOO Bail Set-Face Arraignment on Burg-
 lary Charges

Bail of $10,OOO has been set by New Haven officials for the release of James H. Stanyard, 19, and Charles DubiSh, 20, of Waterbury, who face court arraignment on charges of several recent house burglaries in New Haven. Both cases have been put over to Jan- uary 24.
 Stanyard and Dubish were arrest ed by Waterbury authorities and surrendered to New Haven police when their depredations in that city became known. A brother of Stan yard, Norman, IT, of 116 North Main street, will be arraigned in city court here tomorrow on charges of house breaks in this city. Waterbury police are also holding 15-year old boy as an accomplice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
SPOTLIGHTTNG - Brass City News
Faces Operation

Dr. Vincent T. Shea said today that Patrolrlan Dennis Joe" Nor ton, patient at St. Mary's Hos pital, will undergo an operation for gall-bladder trouble the lat ter part of this week. Norton is signal operator at police head quarters. He has been in the hospital several days preparing for the operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Assault Case

Testimony from a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly assaulted more than four time was heard in a closed session of city court to- day by Judge Edward Mascolo. as Fein Hayden, 43, of AT East Main street. was arraigned on charges of indecent assault. Judge Mas colo continued the case until Sat- urday. Meanwhile Hayden is held under bond of 5000.
 Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, medical examiner, and Lieutenant Detective William F. Pollard were also questioned today in court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19

and several residents of this section appeared to obtain petition forms which will ask for extension of lighting. One resident remarked that "the girls who live on the far ther end are afraid to go home nights" and he was promised that the petition would have every con- sideration.
 Appointments
 Appointments to committees were announced as follows Streets and sidewalks, James J. Phelar, Joseph H. Lawlor and Charles c. Dreher; water, Lawlor, Phelan and Stanley; land and buildings, Phelan, Robert J. Ic- Cormack and Albert Loeffler: lighting, Peter Griffin. Mccormack and Stanley; sewers, Griffin, Law Tor and Loeffler; collection of gar- bage, Griffin, Phelan and Dreher.
 Assessments for sewers were ordered laid on the following street, following hearings: Cooke street from Chase avenue to Mack brook; Welland avenue from High land avenue to Nelson avenue; Highland avenue from Nichols drive to Welland avenue; Rockland avenus from Nelson avenue to Norton street; Nelson avenue from Welland to Rockland avenue; Nor ton street from Rockland avenue to north of Burr street. Many property residents at each hearing opposed the levying of assessments for the sewers on the ground that the sewers would not benefit them.
 A complaint about the surface of Plank road from Knoll street to EngleWood avenue was referred to the street superintendent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
New Cops!

Anthony Sunderland said today that twent-five new state police men, graduates of the Ridgfeld barracks, will get their uniforms and equipment and go to work on Monday. Among them is Frank Bowes of 99 Cole street, Water bury.
 Automobiles for the men will be delivered on Monday. For nine months they fill be on probation and then they will be eligible to become full-fledged policemen. A new class of rockies will be se- lected to train at Rridgefield soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
In Hospital

Dr. Clifford J. Hill, dentist, of 268 Piedmont street extension was admitted to Waterbury hospital early today for treatment of pneu- mOnia. His name was immedi- ately placed on the danger list and his condition was described as very serious. Dr. Hill is 5S years of age. He maintains his dental office at 63 Bank street. Dr. Dudley Deming is treating Dr. Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
PARKING STATION
 SHACK HAS BLAZE

Center traffic was slightly disturb ed shortly before 1 o'clock today, when seven companies of fire de- partment apparatus responded to an alarm from 28 Phoenix avenue. The blaze consisted of a one-story shack on parking station, owned by War ner Brothers and occupied by Wes- ley Harte. A defective oil burner was listed as the cause of the blaze which was checked in it's early stages.
 Companies responding to the alarm were: Engines 2, 4, 6, 10, chemical, trucks 1 and 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Will Filed

Mrs. Ella Staebler of this cty, who died December 13 as result of injuries sustained in an auto mobile accident, November ', left her entire estate to her husband, George Staebler, according to her will which was admitted to pro- bate today by Judge Dennis J. Slavin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
THREE PERSONS
 ARE OFF JURY

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 19-CUP), Three persons named yesterday to the grand jury summoned to inves- tigate the Merritt parkway, were excused by Superior Court Judge Carl Foster today and their places filled by other appointees.
 Excused were Charles w. Bitzer. Bridgeport; Andrew Huntington. and Edward c. Spargo, Fairfield.
 Replacing them were David H. Mackenzie, Bridgeport; Eldridge N. Bailey, Ridgefield and Louis B. Matthias, Trumbull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19

New Schedule
 Burt Capaldo's bowling team of the Washington Park Mems League was proclaimed winners of the first round after their games with Bill Kelly's team last night, although the Kelly-men won 3 to 1. Capaldo was far ahead of the other compet- ing teams and the season was split to aid interest. The next round will start next Tuesday. Winner of the next round will bowl against Ca paldo for the championship.
 Other scores last night were Hayes 3, Desmaris l.
 Scout Meeting
 Scoutmaster Patrick Wallace an- nounced today that Troop g, St. Francis Xavier's church unit will meet as usual Friday night in the parish hall.
 COasting Accidents
 Two coasting accidents have oc- cured in this vicinity during the past week from use of streets which have not been set aside for sliding. The only streets officially open in this section for coasting are Luke and South streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
FORD REELECTED
 BY DRUM CORPS
Members Planning Pre- sentatiOn of Play; Scouts
 to Meet Friday Night
Washington Hill

Gene Ford was unanimously re- elected president of the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps at the annual meeting in the Community House last night. Other officers, also reelected are President, Charles McItavey; recording sec- retary, James Fitzpatrick and fi- nancial secretary, John Mulligan.
 The corps is making plans for the presentation of play. Prelimi- naries toward the presentation were taken last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Frozen

A carrier pigeon, presumably a racer, was found frozen to death yesterday on the Leavenworth high school grounds by Sophie ,Melnick, pupil.
 Identification indicated that the bird belonged to the Briston-Ter- ryyille- e-Thomaston Pigeon club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Given Ticket

Edward Hartnett. 24. of 155 South street was notified to ap- pear in traffic court today by Mo- tor Patrolman Thomas Bedding. Notification was made by warrant. Hartnett is charged with violation of the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19

OoLD weather doesn't worry us any more. Since we switched to Koppers Coke our home is warm and cozy all day long. I seldom have to go to the basement, too. With Koppers Coke there's less furnace tending"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19

Mahan, 55, employees. They were led through smoke-filled corridors by flremen. Call Bremen Harold E. Congdon, son of Police Chief Harold F. Congdon, and George Ellsworth were overcome by smoke, but soon revived.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
ENVOY NAMED
Pope Plus AppOintee
To London Picked

ROME, Nov. 23.-For the first
time since the Reformation in
England in the sixteenth century
when the Church Of England was
established by King Henry VIII
the Vatican has appointed an
Apostolic Delegate to London, 1t
was announced today.
Pope Plus XII has. named Mgr
William Godfrey, rector of the
English College in Rome, to the
post. Major Godfrey has been
head of the college since 1880.
The action of the Vatican in
naming the Apostolic Delegate was
regarded as highly significant in
view of the strained European
situation that followed the Ger,
man attacks on both Jews and
Catholics.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
WaIIaCe's Price Plan
'CoCkeyed' -WheeIeT

Q.N.S.) Senator Wheeler CD
of Montana said today that Sec.
rotary of Agriculture Wallace's
proposed two-price system is
"cock-eyed."
"a two-price system for agri-
culture in the United States,
that is to give one class of peo-
pie one price and another class
a different price, is cock-eyed,"
Wheeler said. 1T would tend
to stir up class hatred, all kinds
of cheating-it just won't work"
Wheeler declared a new farm
act would be necessary if the ma.
TONS agriculture is to be provided
for adequately.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
Role Promised
Months Ago
To Father
Copyright, 1880

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. "a GN.SD
Less than four hours after he was
born here, a baby boy was tenta-
lively cast as the child Of Myrna
10y and William Powell in their
next co-starring picture.
The baby is the son Of William
doc" Dearborn, Powell's stand-in
for several years.
Months ago, Dearborn was
promised his baby would get the
role if it turned out to be a boy.
The picture will be the proudest
moment in the life of Dearborn.
Powell and the late Jean Harlow
were best man and matron of
honor at the wedding of the par
ents. If the baby had been a girl
it was to have been called Har-
lean, the real name of Jean Har-
low,
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
PLEAS REFUSED,
WARNINGS MAP.
DEFENSE. PLANS.
Brothers to Present.
Their Side Monday

The three Warning brothers, al
legged overlords of the Washington
numbers racket, and Gordon L. r.
Sadur, income tax consultant, will
open their defense on charges of
conspiracy to violate the income
tax laws next Monday in United
States District Court.
Efforts of defense attorneys to
secure a directed verdict of &C
G'4ittal failed yesterday after the
Government had closed its case.
SHERR ORDERED FREED
A directed verdict was ordered
however in the case of one Of the
defendants, Henry L. Sherr,
brother-in-law of Sadur and also
q tax accountant. Justice Bolitha
Laws, presiding at the trial. held
there was no evidence to link
Sherr to the alleged conspiracy,
and ordered him freed.
After an energetic argument
which consumed most of the day,
in which William B. O'Connell,
acting as counsel for the Warnings
insisted that the references to PRO
lection" alleged to have been paid
by the numbers operators to
Metropolitan Police should be
stricken from the record, the
court ruled that despite the fact
that it was only testified that
Emmitt Warning had said such
was the case, it constituted proper
evidence.
TIFF OVER EXPENSES
The living expenses of the War
rings were the basis Of protracted
sci and the prosecutors, and Wig
orouS attacks were made by the
defense against the testimony of
Internal Revenue Agent H. Wat
son LeeSe, that he figured the
living expenses of the Warnings
at $4,000 apiece. which must
have been income, since they ad-
mitted they got no money except
from the numbers racket"
An item of $4,432, which LeeSe
included as losses in the form Of
payments made to clients, was or
dered stricken by the court.
Earlier Justice Laws had ruled
out the admission of the living
expenses as well, but reconSidered
his ruling during the noon recess,
and reversed himself upon resum-
ing the bench. He said he be-
lieved more information would
come out of croSS-eXamination.
QUESTIONS WITNESS
When c-unsel said they did not
wish to cross-examine LeeSe, JUS
tice Laws said he would question
the witness himself.
The jury was excused until Mon
day with the usual admonitions
not to read the newspaper &C
counts of the trial, and will not
learn officially until then that
they have been ordered to acQuit
Sherr by an instructed verdict of
not guilty.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
So Pct. Of PWA's
BUILDING Started

Approximately So per cent oil
all 1888 PWA projects have
reached building stages, PWA
Administrator Ickes announced
yesterday. He revealed that 3,
222 non-Federal projects, with a
construction value of more than
$787 $3.50, 900, are being built. On
the Federal side, work has been
started on 1859 projects valued
at $199 ,999, FOG, Ickes said.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
DR.. Rose Speaks

DR.. James E. Rose, pastor of
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Roches.
ter, N. Y, was the speaker today
at the annual alumni Thanksgiv.
ing services held in Rankin Me
mortal Chapel at Howard Univer.
sity. Music was provided by the
university choir under the direc'
ton of Miss Lulu v. Childers, dean
Of the school of music.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
Mead Stresses
Future Liberty

In a Thanksgiving Day state
ment, Senator-elect James M
Mead CD, of New York, yester
day called upon the nation to "in
sure for the future" the personal
liberties of a democracy. I'VE are
thankful because we enjoy re
ligious liberty, political equality
and racial tolerance" he said
"These privileges are inherent in
democratic rule"
The Washington times., 1938-11-24

William ]. Father yesterday ex
pressed his confidence that late
gifts will put the Chest over the
top.
WORKERS LAUDED
Director Herbert L. Willett had
nothing but praise for the work
of the various unit leaders ano
their individual solicitors. He
said:
1.-THE outstanding feature Of
the campaign was the raising
of the average amount of the
gifts-and this is an encourag-
ing sign. Everyone in Wash
ington knows by now that his or
her gift is not a gift Of money
but a gift of human help to
relieve human need"
UP TO THE PUBLIC
"The responsibility of this
campaign is with the giving pub
lie of Washington-not with the
loyal and hardworking volun-
teers who have sacrificed so
much time and effort to this
cause of helping the under
privileged"
This years Chest campaign
brought 175,248 pledges with 9
total Of $1,S07,1 lit.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24

A list OF neD donors OF
I more than 500 to the Com
( munity Chest fund tDiH be
s found on Page "a.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
Cosgrove Elected
By Citizens Group

James A. Cosgrove has been
elected president of the Chevy
Chase Garden Citizens Associa-
ton, it was announced last night.
Capt. Charles E. Parsons was
named vice president and Mrs.
william M. Rogers secretary
treasurer. Carman A. Newcomb
is the retiring president.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
FROM
ANY
ANGLE

For Want Ad re-
suits look at the Herald
Times from any angle.
Circulation? 100000,
reaching 3 out of 4 Wash
ington families. Coverage?
The Herald Times give you
want ad 24-hour coverage
day and night. Cost? You
get TWO big papers at
ONE low price. Results?
Just listen to Mrs. J. Barns,
1924 18th Street, 90. And
my want ad brought me a
desirable tenant in quick
order"
It's easy to place a Herald
Times Want Ad. Merely
phone Republic 1894 and
ask for Classified.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
ETHELREDA LEOPOLD
Altar Bound

chorus girl, was ready to add mar,
riage to her career today.
She will be married shortly, she
announced, to Joseph j. Pine, IS.
hotel executive. Miss Leopold yes.
terday gave her age as "a when
she and Pine filed notice here OF
intention to we'd.
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
Fashion Drawing
Exhibit Is Opened

A fashion show, through water
color drawings, has been arranged
by Clara Isabelle Boone at the
studio Of the League of American
Pen Women at the Grafton Hotel,
HOO block Connecticut Ave-, for
four days. The first show was
yesterday, with another to follow
tomorrow from 1870 to p. m. Sat
urday'S show will be from 2 to 6 p.
M, and Mondays from 1870 to
$3.50 D. m,
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
|CHEST WORKERS
Determined TO
ACHIEVE COAL
Volunteers to Continue
Drive Another Week

Although the Community Chests
drive is Officially" ended-l6.61
per cent short of it's goal Of
of $2,127,000. practically every
worker in the campaign has prom
Used that there will be unrelaxed
effort to reach the quota before
the audit is complete next WedneS-
day.
About $4,000 is needed to fill
the ''irreducible minimum" Of
civic requirements. and Chairman
The Washington times., 1938-11-24
Reciprocity Club
To Give Luncheon

A luncheon of the Reciprocity
Club is scheduled for 1890 p. m.
tomorrow at the MaYfloWer Hotel
Evening star., 1938-06-26

in separate wing assembly depart
ment. where every rivet and weld used
in their construction Is minutely ex-
'amined by inspectors working with
mirrors to detect possible flaws in
out-of-the-way places. Wings. when
passed. receive their coverings and ar.
rive in the paint room. probably at
the same time as the body. Cockpits
are shielded and the paint sprays
quickly give body and wings finish
as durable as it Is beautiful. Only .
motor Is needed now
In the final assembly room the sleek
machines receive their engines and
still another check over. then are
wheeled outside for a ground test.
Trained mechanics work the throttle.
their ears attuned for every engine
sound. while others outside watch the
action of the propeller and its wash
against the wings and body.
MANY Of the planes built by the
N larger factories are exported to
foreign countries. This entails not
only ground testing, but a series Of
fast flights under the eagle eye of a
trained customers representative. who
has probably been at the plant all the
time the plane was being built. Not
only has he checked and inspected
every step of construction. but he Is
now fully capable Of reassembling the
machine at its final destination When
all is satisfactory, the plane is torn
down again and packed in huge cases
for shipment abroad.
Evening star., 1938-06-26

ping OF skilHully welded hand ham,
mers and the hiss Of small welding
torches.
Many framework parts are made Of
small tubes Of metal alloys, welded
together into units to be finally as
sembled and braced into tight skele-
tons. At forming benches" young
men who are real craftsmen beat
sheet metal into forms about wooden
dies, such work being all hand done
because a single design is never fol-
lowed long enough to make the use
Of machinery practical.
0NE Is struck by the interest taken
about these plants in making
everything doubly strong There Is
no room for q careless worker; each
man knows lives actually depend on
seemingly unimportant rivets being
headed up correctly. or on the proper
brazing Of even tiny tubes. Tanks.
for instance. are riveted until the
fastenings almost tumble over them
selves, 50 no leak will develop under
the vibration of fight.
The planes actually commence to
take shape in the assembly rooms.
In the first, the skin coverings for the
bottom Of the fuselages are made
over forms, then hand fastened to the
skeletons. Frame units are hand fit-
ted and welded. and electricians In
stall the complicated instrument pam
els and controls.
Planes. complete except for engines
and wings. are wheeled into the paint
room. The latter have been assembled