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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
PARALYTIC SEEKS
 DATA ON STATES
Gov. Cross Autograph Added to Olympia,
 Wash, Collection

Governor Cross this week added the finishing touch to bedridden paralytic's dream of doing some thing worthwhile for my felloWmen.
 Connecticut's chief executive add- ed his personal autograph to those being collected by c. w. Geiger of the New Governor Hotel in Olympia, Washington.
 Mir. Geiger had written saying that although he had been confined to his bed for number of years with a paralytic condition he was attempting to do something con- structive.
 His idea, according to MT. Geiger, was to collect the autographs of governors in the 43 states, assem- ble signatures in looseleaf book let together with historical, indus trial and commercial information relative to the individual states.
 The completed volume is to be used for educational and instruc- tional purposes in the schools and clubs of Olympia.
 In addition to Governor Cross s signature, MT. Geiger was sent sel- ected publicity material out of the file of the State Publicity Commis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Mcintyre and Heath.

Mcintyre and Heath. The famous vaudeville team Mcintyre and Heath together again. Thomas K Heath, costar of "The Ham Tree" and other covering fifty years knew that his partner James Mcintyre, died about year ago Heath was stricken about year ago about the time Mcintyre dying in Connecticut, and now year later Heath passes to join his pal Heath died Thursday at his Setauket, Long Island home, of heart attack year ago his condition too precariouS to acquant him with the fact that his old partner had died The two teamed up back in 1874 in San Antonio Texas. For time they played fairs in that state their salaries to the tune of passing the hat Subsequently they taveled with Sells circus thence to the Coliseum in Chicago thence to Mad
 ison Square Garden, N Y. Likewise they played with Good old Gotham given their first treat of "coon buck dancing in 1880 at Tony Pastors Broadway and great the success of the team and Spon- taneous the appreciation that immediately they entered the "bg Saared" class of entertainers their salaries ledpng to $50 week. which pretty salary in those days. Followed appearances with Barnum and Baieys Weber and Fields and in the latter show they appeared years without change of schedule in Georgia Mnstrels" Which brings them to "The Ham Tree" which enjoyed many years of In this two backace buddies
 who knew all the jokes long before any of heard of Amos and Andy pulled conversation stuff about mag
 things by the Deer river where Ham trees grow. The "ham tree" skt first worked into the Georgia Minstrels" but later featured musical play in
 itself. So Mcintyre and Heath have passed on; many another famous team has and gone since they first
 hit the boards. They played many stands including Waterbury, way back in well figure it out for yourself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Local Corps Lauded
 For Milford Parade
Ruth Martin Assistant Drum Major, Draws Praise of Convention Spectators; Party Held for Flower Fund
WATERVl Mrs. R. W. Henon-17S6 Thomaston Ave-Tel. 3-5462

march. from Milford to Walnut Beach, the cottagers kept busy SUD- Iply ice water and cold drinks to the marchers.
 All report having had good time, and returned to Waterville about o'clock foot weary but happy.
 Several Waterville residents drove to Milford to witness the parade some of whom were MT. and Mrs James Brodie of Manville street and MT. and Mrs. William Platt of Parker street
 Card Party A card party was held Friday night by the Casper Davis Auxiliary for the benefit of Its flower fund Refreshments were served and prizes awarded, and those attending were: Mrs. John Calvin of Cheshire, Mrs Nellie McMahon, Mrs. John N-c- Mahon, Mrs William. Heavey, Mrs Joseph Seery. MT. and Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Frank Carney, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs Louis Da- dario, Mrs. Joseph Rozint and Mrs. Frank Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
POLES

The exciting romance of high ly successful racket buster with a society girl whose sister becomes innocently involved with the under world, is threaded throughout the intensely dramatic plot of Smash ing the Packets" featuring Chester Morris, Frances Mercer, Rita John- son and Bruce Cabot.
 This film chronicles the activities of special prosecutor for the grand jury in large city. Determined tc stamp out vice and corruption in the racket-ridden metropolis, Ches- ter Morris, as the ironfisted prose- cutor, personally leads his men in smashing the crime rings.
 When he ultimately tracks down the king-pin, he learns he is shady lawyer with whom his sweetheart's sister is hopelessly in love. He ar- rests the crooked attorney on mur- der charge, but learns that the young girl actually committed the murder herself while attempting tc defend her lover against another gangSter.
 This intensely dramatic crisis is said to lead to one of the most ex- citing climaxes appended to a rack eteer film in many months, and of- fers the four principal players un- usual opportunity for dramatic characterization.
 Frances Mercer is cast as Morris girl friend, while Rita Joynson plays her headstrong sister whose love for the underworld baron, Bruce Cabot brings about the unfortunate com- plicationS.
 Sharing honors on the same pro- gram are popular Michael Whalcn and Lynn Bari in the mile-a- minute drama, Speed to Burn"
 Ending their engagement this eve ming are "Alexander's Ragtime Band" starring Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, and Don Ameche and '"The Chaser" with Dennis O'Keefe, Ann Morriss and Lewis Stone.
 Tomorrow evening the manage ment of Loew's Poli presents truly outstanding vaudeville show with the headliner being none other than the dancing star of stage and screen fame, Hal Le Roy, of the twinkling toes
 Making up the supporting bill are the Three Mates, Sailors on a Holi- day; Blythe Brown, Seeing Stars; Lee Early and Pals, Just Howl; and Mayo and Hart who were for merly featured in George Whites Scandals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
VOLLMAYER GETS
 WHOLESALE POST
Waterburian Gets Newly Created Job as Retail
 Bureau Head

William A. Dover, executive vice. president of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce today announced that Claude E. Vollmayer of Waterbury has been appointed to head the newly created retail and wholesale bureau of the chamber.
 For the past 19 years MT. Voll- mayer has been prominent in re- tail sales and promotional activ- ities of electrical appliances in this state. He has lived in Waterbury for the past 16 years. He is a graduate Of the University of Michigan and the Wharton School of Finance, of the University of Pennsylvania. During the World War he served overseas as test pilot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Waterville, Aug. 23.-The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, participat- ed in the Firemen's State Conven- ton parade Saturday, in Milford.
 They represented the fire depart ment of the town of Glenville, which is a suburb of Greenwich, and that fire department had the distinction of winning the cup for the best ap- bearing piece of apparatus in the parade.
 Special mention was made of the appearanceand performance of the local corps and special applause was given Ruth Martin, assistant drum major, whose tWirling ability is becoming outstanding. Drum Major Thomas McGuire and Assist ant Drum Major Lester LaChance also were very fine.
 The parade was five and one-half miles long, and the day was terri fically hot, but all along the line of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Helen and brother Al Santora, walked off with the "f1ea hop" prize Saturday evening at Lake Quassa- paug Cy Williams and Tommy Lamitoa are getting in shane for the pigskn They work out daily in shorts at Brassco Park . Mrs. Filomena DentinO and Mrs Antoinette DiMaria accepting reservations for the Ave Maria Pilgrimage to Graymoor, Garrison, the benefit of the Mount Carmel church. The trip will be made by bus. Francis Babe" Clark and Viola Boengten had two candles their wedding anniversary cake yesterday . Ed Murphy of the Luke street Murphys dropped in yesterday with big bag of tnoll
 MT and Mrs. Patrick Quilter observed two years of matrimonial bliss last Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Both those who want the rights of employers clarified and extend- ed, and those who want procedure simplified and speeded up for the benefit of employees, are going to be able to cite page and number in the long record of Weirton when they make their pleas.
 Demand for amendment has come from employees, local unions disap- pointed by the results of NLRB elections, and finally and most re- gently from William Green, presi- dent of the A. F. of L., who helped largely in getting the act passed, Even militant c. l. o. attorney, Edward Lamb of Toledo, protested the action which brought the Weir5 ton case to it's latest crisis.
 COMPANY
 ATTORNEY OUSTED
 This was the barring from fur ther hearings of Weirton's chief lawyer, Clyde A. Armstrong, by Examiner Edward Grandson Smith at the climax of hot session at Steubenville, O. The full board up- held Smith and gave Weirton month to get new lawyer in place of Armstrong before hearings are resumed in Pittsburgh tomorrow.
 The reasons for the unprecedent- ed bitterness of the Weirton hear ings goes back many years. Tradi- tionally open shop, Weirton fought the NRA, never recognized its au- thority. When the Wagner Act re- placed it, Weirton was one of the first to develop a company union backfire, and has actively fought all organization except under its own Employe Representation Plan.
 It was on May 9, 1887, that the C.. I. O., striving to organize Weirton workers, charged that Weirton had fired 150 men for union activity, and that organizers and workers who associated with them were beaten and intimidated by "hatchet gangs" If true, these things are unfair prac- tices specifically prohibited by the Wagner Act.
 On Aug. l, 1937 the Labor Board began an inquiry to find out if the charges were true. That inquiry is still going on.
 COMPANY CHARGED HEARING A FARCE"
 Hearings opened at New Cumber- land, W. Va. Examiner for the NLRB was Smith, lawyer and for 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
BLOCK DANCE AND
 CONCERT TONIGHT
Weekly Event on Wash ington Hill to Feature
 WPA Orchestra

Washington Hills weekly block dance will be held tonight, on Fair mount street between Luke and Rye streets, and will be preceded by a concert starting at 8 o'clock featur- ing the music of Michael Mancini and the WPA orchestra.
 William J. Derwin. supervisor of recreation has stated that block dances will be held as long as the weather permits and interest con- tinues.
 The schedule for the balance of the week includes: tomorrow night. Bronson street between Pearl and Bishop streets; Thursday, Chase Park plaza on Chase Park avenue: Friday, Mill Plain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
PrecedentS Set In WeirtOn Steel Case May Shape Future Of Wagner Act

1 company lawyer reused the wrath of Labor BoaEd lawyer at one time, while at another, company counsel protested violently because a Labor Board lawyer nodded at a witness. At one hearing, Smith be- i came 50 excited that he broke the glass top of his table with gavel. CONSTANT
 CLASHES
 Parades of both factions were staged at Weirton, and clamorous demonstrators crowded into and about the hearing room on various occasions.
 Weirton attorneys repeatedly in- sisted on the application of ordi- nary court rules of evidence and procedure, which the act specifical- ly says shall not apply.
 They continually worked for a complete record, for the appeal to the courts after decision is made must be based on that record alone, except in exceptional circumstances.
 Company lawyer accused the board examiners of asking leading questions, of mapping out procedure with c. l. O. organizers, and of not only prejudgin gthe case but pre- venting them from making a con- plete record for later court appeal.
 One fierce discussion which brought an adjournment was over the point of whether Armstrong should sit down or stand up Smith at one time answered a protest against leading questions" by say ing T think this procedure has reached a point where leading ques- tions are justified"
 THE END IS
 NOT YET
 The breaking point came July II at Steubenville, when after further clashes, Smith pronounced Arm strong guilty of defiant, contemptu- ous, and contumacious behavior" :" barred him from the hearing, and without giving him a chance to re- ply, adjourned.
 1 Appeal to the board at Washing ton brought exchanges scarely less bitter NLRB members and lawyers representing Smith.
 The decision to affirm the barring of Armstrong is vital to later Labor Board procedure, for Weirton main tains that to throw out their best lawyer and the only one familiar with the case from the start preju- dices their chances. The boards decision in the Armstrong case, and the hundreds of minor decisions in procedure throughout the long, drawn-out case, form a body of in- formation on the Wagner Act in action which will be eagerly plowed through by all amendment seekers next winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
BRASS WORKERS TO
 HOLD BIG OUTING

The Waterbury Brass Workers union, c. I. o. affiliate, will hold an outing Saturday at Bellevue Lake. A large crowd Is expected.
 Heading the list of guests of honor will be Reid Robinson, president of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers. William c. Feltman is chairman of the ar- engagements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
DILLEY TO MAKE
 VISIT TO STATE

Brass City aerie of Eagles is mak- ing plans for the reception to Fred c. Dilley of Brazil, Indiana, nation al president, who will visit Connec- ticut next month. The aerie will send candidates for initiation at one or more inspections of Connecti- cut aeries. William F. Kelley of Naugatuck, state organizer, is ar- ranging several of the reception pro- grams. Thomas O'Connor of Hart ford, new grand trustee, will be guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
 PLAN GOLF MATCH

The KiWanis club will meet at the Waterbury Country club tomorrow at 1915 D. m. for a return golf match with the local Rotarians. Last Wednesday the KiWanianS enjoyed corn roast at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Boden at which so many members claimed the championship the judges gave up awarding the prizes, The New Eng land KiWanis convention will be held at Breton Woods, September | 22 23 and 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Miss Lucy Russo, physical director of the Water bury Girls Club and of the most popular of the younger element of the city, enjoyed every minute of her vacation in Bermuda but the most fascinating experience she encountered the steamship the return trip. swimming meet conducted for the benefit of the passengers, who were from distant points around the country Lucy entered and copped beautiful trophy In addition she was, the only one able to ride rubber horse in the water If you think it's easy it sounds, try it time. If you keep your bearings you're a better man than l am,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.
END OF THE DAY SWIM

Let the sun glare and the sidewalks melt, What if you feel hotter than you've ever felt, Keep up the old spirit till the end Of the day When life is made happier in the salt sea spray! Let the mercury climb higher and higher, At the close of day when beginning to tire, Keep up the old courage for dashing trip And into the briny for refreshing dip! Let the days grow hotter and hotter While slowly you become human bioter, Cast cares aside though the market may crash And get revived in a salt sea splash! Pile into the old boat and all, You're just out if anyone should call, Leave note saying you'll not be around Because you're cooling off in Long Island Sound!
 Fin. Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
CASE CONTINUED

Samuel Mihailoff of 90 Robbins street was arraigncd in town court in WatertoWn last evening and given continuance until next Monday evening on charges of vio- lation of the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
DeMUNDA FINED

Celisto DeMunda of 120 Cooke street paid 8 in Watertown court
 last evening on charge of passing
 a stop sign. Francis Flynn acted as prosecuting attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
W0uld-Be Amenders Almost Certain To Cite From Record of Long
 And Bitter NLRB Hearing z.
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

which dragged Relations Board through Il months of bitter winter than 
 pcedens during long hearing which has exhibits testimony from 40 witnesses those who will demand amend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Waterbury

Telephone Bulletin jottings. Waterbury counted heavily in the service anniversaries recorded this month. Harold A. SchlOttman was on the 25year list; Katherine w. Connolly 20 years; Eileen M Downes, Jeanette C. Long, Eleanor C. Lynch Alice M Powers, Mary A. Verseckas, Ralph j. Wescot 10 years and A. Anita FOetsch, years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Plans for new government rcve- nue laws are being opposed in Bel gium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Coming out on top on the
 latest crisis to arise during the
 11-m0nth Weirton Steel Case
 before the National Labor Rela-
 tions Board was Edward Gran
 dis0n Smith, above. AS trial
 examiner in the case, Smith ex-
 cluded Weirton Attorney Clyde
 A. Armstrong from the hearing
 and was upheld in his action by
 the full labor board. years president of the board of gov. ernors of West Virginia University With the first two days, Arm. strong had made 105 objections tt Smiths procedure, being sustained only Il times. Even at this stage when denied the right to get by oss-questioning certain informa- ton from a witness, Armstrong cried, "Is this hearing going to de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
To days Answers to
 CRANIUM HACKER $
Problems on Comic Page.

1. SagO is a starch.
 2. "Chinese' Gordon was q British general.
 3. Cocaine is a derivative of coca. 4. Rumania is on the Black Sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
AnsUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Delaware. 2. For the time being. 5. Ontario. 4. The Detroit Tigers. 5. Mozambique. 6. A young swan. !. Lotus.
 8. One who has lost both parents by death. 9. HicrogIyphs. 10. No. It is necessary in all cases to obtain naluraliza- tion papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

Hearings opened at New Cumber- land, w. Va. Examiner for the NLRB was Smith, a lawyer and for 10
Smyrna times., 1938-11-24
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF 50 YEARS AGO
CONTINUED From Page Two)

town on Monday to take a position
on the New Era.
Mrs. Gardiner Mariner, of Phil
adelphia, is visiting Mrs. ]. L.
Beckett.
Thomas B. Coursey, Esq, Of
Frederica, made the Times office
a friendly call yesterday.
Miss Anna Y. Davis, of Milford,
Del, a retired missionary from
Japan, is spending the week with
Mrs. DIR. Swinney. Having travel
ed through Palestine, Egypt, etc,
she has a great many curiosities
which she takes pleasure in show
ing to those interested, especially
the photographs Of the Pyramids
and the mummies of the Pharoah's.
Miss Davis expects to return again
to her mission work next year
William B. Megear and Miss Het-
tie Megear went to Wilmington
yesterday to attend the marriage
of their cousin, Miss Sallie Bell AL
len to Leslie J. Hawkins. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cosgriff also went up to
the wedding.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-24

sum of $4,000. This is one of tha
largest private sales ever made ii
that county, and it is claimed nv
those best acquainted with the
property that Mr.. Strickland bas
purchased a big bargain.
On Wednesday, at 5 o'clock i r,
Mt. Olivet M. E. Church of Galena
Md, was the scene of a very pret-
ty wedding. The church, which
has been remodeled, was tastefullv
decorated with ferns, potted plants
and chrysanthemums. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Sophie
Comegys Scott, daughter Of d II
Scott, of Galena, and Julian Hart
of Woodland Hall, Locust Grove
Md. While Miss Name Clifton IF
FELTON,, Del, a friend of the b,.ae
played the Lohengrin March f5e
bridal couple entered the chr.rr
preceded by the ushers, Dr. Fl
Scott, Messrs. Woodland Hurt P
H. Diggs and C. Everett Wan y
Smyrna times., 1938-11-24
LETTER FROM KENTON

The extra series Of meetings clos
ed at Blackstone last Sunday ev-
ening, the meeting was a success,
there being thirteen conversions in
all.
The Rev. z. L. Hubbard, of New
Castle, will deliver a lecture in
Kenton M. E. Church, Thanksgiv-
ing night at 73O o'clock. subject,
THE tough and funny in our exper-
ience of our Itinerant Fathers"
Protracted meeting is going on
at Downs Chapel and Bethel thus
far with but little success.
Rev. w. w. Sharp will preach in
Kenton M. E. Church on Thanks
giving morning at 10 o'clock. The
Sunday School scholars are prepar-
ing for a Christmas entertainment.
1t is hoped that those who are in
terested will take an active part
Elder Stayton, Of Iron Hill, Md,
preached a good old time Baptist
sermon in the Town Hall on last
Smyrna times., 1938-11-24

al Bank of Dover, died unexpected
ly Sunday morning from consump-
tion, aged 33 years. The deceased
had been ailing for a long time, but
he was abolt and on the street on
Saturday.
On Wednesday workmen began
the preliminary work in the con-
struction of the new iron draw
bridge over the Appoquinimink
River, at Fenimore, about three
miles from this place. The CON
tract has been awarded to William
Wilson for S2,75O.
The public school building at
Kenton which was so badly demol-
ished by the cyclone of September
18th has been undergoing slow
process of repairs until last week
when it was finished. Mr.. Hughes
resumed his position as principal,
and Miss Mary Moore as assistant.
The fight over the postmaster
ship of Dover has begun, and
among those prominently mention
ed for the place are Henry w. Can
non, editor of the Seminal, and
John H. Klinger. There are 9th
ers who have longing for the
place, but they have not announc-
ed themselves as candidates.
w. Harry Postles, who has been
connected with the News and Ad-
vertiser Office of Milford, for six
years, has formed a partnership
with John Walls also recently of
Milford. They will conduct a
wholesale business in boots and
shoes, with their Office at Fourth
and Shipley streets, Wilmington.
Mrs. Daniel Charles, of Wyom-
ing, Del, died suddenly on Satur-
day morning while attending to
some household duties at the resi-
dence of her daughter with whom
she resided. She was a sister Of
Justice John Brown of Dover, and
was about go years of age. APP
poplexy is said to have been the
cause.
Smyrna times., 1938-11-24
First Jay-Walking Laws
Originated in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS. IND.-The first
law against jay-walking originated
in this city.
Away back in 1918 legislators
realizing that pedestrians too ire
quently took erratic and unexpected
courses as they crossed streets
were prompted to pass law max
ing it illegal to cross at any point
in street but at an intersection.
In that day an automobile roaring
along at 20 miles an hour was con
sidered IN he speeding. too, so the
dangers of jay walking today are 50
much greater citv officials pointed
out.