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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
NOEL INSTALLED
 FOR FOURTH TERM
FrancO-Americans N e W Officers Inducted With
 Ceremonies Last Night

Installation of officers last night by the Franco-American Social club saw Arthur Noel taking office for his fourth term as president and Edmond Thibault named honorary president. The installing officer was Ubald Desaulnlers and Joseph Nor bert was master of ceremonies.
 Other officers installed arc Vice-president, Louise Leblanc; second vice-president, Conrad Baril; secrtary, Albert Poulen: assistant secretary, Philip Roussel; financial secretary, Georgette La- Bonne; treasurer, Rodrique Ad- ans; bookkeeper, Euloge Delage; auditors, Romeo Dumouchel and Mrs. Alice Viellette; master of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
CROSS QUALITIES
 FOR NAVAL BERTH
Naugatuck Boy Needs to Pass Physical Exams
 For Academy Position
Especial to The Democratl

Washington, May 19-William Henry Cross, Naugatuck schoolboy athlete, has qualified to enter the U. s. Naval academy July 1, pro- vided he passes physical examina- tion next month, according to a no- tice received from the navy depart ment today by Cong. J. Joseph Smith.
 Young Cross. prominent in foot ball and basketball at Naugatuck high school. is the son of MT. and Mrs. A. Barton Cross of 73 Walnut street, Naugatuck, and is nephew of Harry Cross, former Watermury sports writer.
 To fill two other vacancies from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

May Fist. and Mrs. Wilfred Bernier is the chairman.
 It was reported that the club vii! open its summer program with a picnic at Paradise Inn grove June 19. The committee in charge in- cludes: Conrad Baril, Mrs. Lucic-s Larrivee, Alice Veilette, Mrs. Wilfred Bernier, Homer Archambault and Xavier Bouffard.
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master and Mrs. Robert E. Doherey of Winsted; and Francis J. Berry, son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick J. Berry of Ansona, have also quali- fled. .
 All three will enter the academy July 1 if they are successful in pass ing physical tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19
WOMEN TO
 VISIT BOYS SCHOOL

Meeting of the New Haven Coun- ty Women's Republican organiza- tion May 24 at Meriden will be at tended by several members of the Waterbury Women's club. Mrs. Phoebe Emmons, president of the To- cal club, has requested those plan- hing to attend notify her in order that arrangements for transporta- tion may be made. A luncheon will be served at l o'clock and, after a business meeting, the group will visit the State School for Boys.
 Sugar can cutters of the Domin- ican Republic have received wage increases totaling $125, 1000 a season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

Tight worm or cam adjustment, lack of fabrication, or tires that are not properly inflated are the most frequent causes of difficult steering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

A new road surface being used in India consists of molasses, charcoal powder and Slaked lime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-19

ceremonies; Romulus Massicotte.
 Plans were completed for a ban quet for the women's bowling league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
CUMMINGS MAY
 OPPOSE LONERCAN
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held in the next week or 10 days of New Deal clements in the party, leading to more definite lineup. This meeting, reports said, would support the candidacy of State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone for lieutenant-governor. In addition, these New Deal groups were beginning to "beat the drums" in support of the direct primary as opposed to the present convention method of naming party candidates. One report said an eff fort may be made to place primary plank in the Democratic platform this fall.
 Resentment Against Maloney
 Deep resentment was evident In left circles against Maloney, who they said had bottled up" all the relief jobs and was building a tre- mendous organization.
 These quarters said Maloney would prefer to have Lonergan re- main in the senate, or even have a Republican elected, rather than permit election of a New Deal Dem- ocrat which would challenge his present authority in the senate, de- spite Lonergan's seniority. All sources admitted the situation was shifting hourly, with one o1 the most interesting campaigns IT. sight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
BIG SHOW HEADS
 FOR WINTER HOME
Ringling Brothers Ends Summer Tour With 2=3
 Engagements Unplayed

Scranton, Pa, June 28-UP)- The Ringing Bros.- -Barnum & Bailey circus rolled out of Scranton on it's private train early today, its nationwide tour abandoned.
 Only scattered debris and the disappointment of children re- mained to remind Scranton of "the greatest show on earth" which foundered on a series of labor and financial setbacks.
 A skeleton crew of rouStabouts accompanied the circus on the re- turn journey to winter quarters at Sarasota, Fla, the remnant of 1,600 workers and performers who struck six nights ago to protest the man. agements announced intention of reducing wages 25 per cent. Two thirds of the scheduled tour was left incomplete.
 Last minute conferences between Ralph Whitehead, secretary of the American Federation of Actors, and John Ringing North, youthful gen. eral manager, resulted in final in- structions from Whitehead to the Workmen to tear it down boys, we're heading for home."
 Driving rain and thick mud hampered the canvasmen and roustabouts who struck the tents, packed thousands of seats.-used but once during the Scranton en- gagement-and locked the animals in their travelling cages.
 The fat lady, the living skeleton, the tatooed man, the comedy snake charmer and the check suited bankers were left with their last pay checks, tickets home, but no jobs.
 Frank (Bring Elm Back Alive) Buck, concesSionaires and the "heads-of- -the-acts" who advocated acceptance of the wage cut were left with their animals and an un- estimated supply of uncooked pop corn and pink lemonade. Mrs. Charles Ringing, widow of one of the founders of Ringing Brothers circus, had stressed the disappoint- ment to be suffered by thousands of potential customers in commu- mites remaining on the schedule, but her pleas were in vain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
EUnusual Opportunities
 Offered Home Seekers
Liberal Terms, Low Interest Rates Make Investments in HOLC Properties Attractive Says D. T. Harrington

of today's favorable conditions procrastination may prove expensive,
 >"In this connection, it is interest ing to note that the Metropolitan Life Insurance company has an- nounced it will spend $100,000,0 900 on rental housing in the next five years and the Prudential and other insur- ance companies are contemplating similar projects. The Federal Hous- ing Administration has insured loans amounting to more than $20, 0,000, 900 on large scale renting developments. All this is evidence of improving conditions in the residential real estate market.
 "A new home is fine investment, it is true, but, at the same time, there are thousands of good homes on the market today, many of them held by the HOLC, that are real buys for the money"
 Brony Christian, Daniel Carroll and Ralph DeRienzo were appoint ed a special committee by the Brooklyn Community Club at it's meeting last evening to approach Rev. Eugene Cryne, pastor of St.. Patricks church, Rev. Patrick Flynn pastor of Mount Carmel church, and Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, pastor of St. Josephs church, and Attorney Michael Galullo and Attorney Clar- ence Balanda to ask their coopera- ton to present letters of endorse ment from social and athletic clubs of the district for playground in Duggan school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Real Estate Broker

we have newer important factor in
 the field. The Home Owners Loan
 Corporation is now disposing of the
 properties it has acquired.
 4 'These HOLC homes are good in .vestments and there is no specula- i-tion in their sale. The corporation, with a sales policy free of any profit smotive, has established competitive prices in keeping with the present smarket. It has placed its homes in ..sthe hands of approved brokers, who soperate on a standard commission ssbasis.
 z "These homes can be purchased ssfor down payments as low as 10 per scent, provided the prospect is a sgood credit risk. The loan is carried ~for as long as 15 years at a per sscent interest rate, the lowest ever aoffered
 "The corporation has sold twenty properties in this community in the ypa5t several months. This definitely spolnts to greater real estate activity, (which is generally followed by high ver prices, higher interest rates and ~more restrictive terms. Those who shave money to invest now should 'sfosget the calamity howlers and get s.busy. They should take advantage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
HAS EVERYTHING.
 BUT THE GROOM
Stay=in Strike at Home of lrvington, N. Y., Manu-
 faCturer in End Week

Irvington, N. Y, June 28. (UP)- Mrs. Hedi Heusser, comedy, 27-year- old divorcee, started the second week of her matrimonial stay-in strike at the mansion of Rollo K. Blanshard today, possessor Of the home and ring and everything-ex- cept the groom-to-be.
 The ring, she said, was given to her by Blanshard, divorced father of two children, and so, she per- sisted, she didn't want to discuss leaving his 24-room house, not even with her own attorney who pleaded with her from the rain-swept gar- den yesterday to get into some clothes and go home. He told the straw tinted blonde that Blan- shard's attorney would talk busi- ness with her if she left the house.
 What kind of business?" she in- quired. "All I want to talk about is marriage. I love him. Look at this ring"
 Blanshard, 50-year- vice-presi- dent of the Neptune Meter O., of New York, apparently had decided there wasn't much he could do. He had moved out and gone to live with friends. His 17-year-old daugh- ter, sympathizing with the "lady in the tower" had brought her food but it was question how long Mrs Heusser, who has two children of her own, could hold out in the chill, otherwise untenanted house.
 Between shivers, however, Mrs. Huesser reaffirmed her decision to stay until Blanshard keeps his al- legged promise to marry her.
 MT. Blanshard is simply fulfilling the part of hospitable host to an uninvited guest" the owners at- torney, William D. Cunningham, said.
 The host, however, showed no in- tention of coming within marrying distance of his own home, content ing himself with installing four pri- vate detectives to protect the prop erty."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

to be advanced by Special Prose- cutor Alcorn against the allowance of defense counsel to inspect the grand jury's minutes is the fact that the jury has not been dis missed, and is still continuing its investigations.
 Judge Alflcd c. Baldwin ordered the minutes inspected in the Mer- ritt Parkway case because the jury had apparently completed its work. That decision is now pending a Supreme Court hearing.
 Pleas Under Advisement
 Judge Ernest A. Inglis at the present time has under his advise ment several plans in abatement as filed by defens ecounsel, and also the quo warranto proceedings of Thomas P. Kelly questioning the appointment of MT. Alcorn as pros- ecutor. No further hearings are anticipated until Judge Inglis rules on these matters.
 When the grand jury adjourned June IS, after conducting its 51 sessions, the witnesses awaiting call were Registrars of Voters John T. Derwin and Michael Taller. and two assistants, Michael Bergin and Mi chael J'Anthony. City Clerk John P. Fitzmaurice, who presented the checking sheets used in the last election was also on call. Judge Edward Mascolo of the city court was questioned for the greatest por- ton of that final day.
 There is much speculation with regard to the possibility that four men who were released from New Haven county jail on city court or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
SENATOR ME IN x
 BITTER FIGHT
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During his gubernatorial term, he has built up strong political or ganization. He is a supporter of the Townsend plan, of money reform, and of a bank of the United States. He was the first governor to de- clare a debt moratorium.
 Nye, in his most intensive cam- paign since his appointment to the senate in 1925, has concentrated against what he labeled "Langer- ism" He said he was tired of try ing to convince departments and agencies in Washington that the voice of on eman is not the voice of North Dakota"
 Langer has charged Nye with making a racket out of peace" and with spending his time to attract national interest to himself rather than aiding his state.
 The governor said that if he is elected senator he will devote his time to getting federal aid for North Dakota, good roads, and fighting for the Missouri river diver sion project" If necessary to get these things and adequate federal relief, he said, he will out-huey Huey Long,"
 Democratic endorsee for the sen- atorial nomination is J. J. Nygaard of Jamestown. He is approved by Halvor L. Halvorson, Minot, and E.. A. Johansson, Raub. B. L. Wood- all, Solen, is the Union party sena- torial candidate.
 Seeking renomination on the Re- publican ticket are present Reps. William Lemke and Usher L. Bur- dick. The Non-Partisan league has endorsed Burdick, but Lemke is without its approval following re- cent break with Langer. The other endorsee is Henry G. Owen of Grand Forks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
NATIONAL GUARD
 SCANDAL ENDING

Hartford, Conn, June 28-CUP)- Charles R. Tubbs. East Lyme ice dealer, was on trial in federal court today as the last of four defendants charged with conspiracy to defraud the government through false vouchers during the 1884 national guard encampment at Mantle.
 Tubbs was accused of making re- bates on ice deliveries to former Sergeant Charles G. Higdon, in charge of the commissary fund. Higdon, it was testified, followed instructions from former Col. Harry B. Bissell, Manchester, the disburs- ing officer.
 Bissell and Higdon were con- victed in an earlier trial. as was Percy A. Harvey, Bridgeport meat dealer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Good Government
 Assn. Has Report
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(CounciI-Manager) Char ter proposed by the 1880 Charter Commission be used as the starting point and that it be thoroughly reviewed and revised to date.
 III. That the Citizens Good Government Ass ociation consult with the Connecti- cut Merit System Associa- tion in order that the pro- visions of the charter as to personnel may meet with their approval. HI. That the proposed charter thus revised be submitted to the National Municipal League for review. W. And that the Charter re- sulting from this careful study be printed and made available to the public. V. That representative com mittee be appointed to hold public hearings on the proposed Charter with a view of presenting it to the 1889 session of the Legislature for adoption subject to a referendum by the voters of Waterbury. VI. That the Citizens Good Government Ass ociation inaugurate 8 campaign of education to explain to the voters the nature and ad- vantages of the City Man ager Council Manager) plan."
 Signed:
 ORTON P. CAMP, Chairman BENNETT BRONSON, WILLIAM F. BURKE, WILLIAM w. GAGER, JOHN F. McLINDEN, THEODORE F. NUHN, JOSEPH E. NELLY.
 Special Committee June 27th. 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
RAIN REMAINS IN
 WEATHER BULLETIN

Boston, June 28.-(UP)-Rain fell for the third consecutive day in New England today and the weather bureau saw no prospect of clearing skies before tomorrow.
 At 8:3O a. m. (EDT) 3 1-2 inches of rain had fallen in Boston since Sunday. The rainfall for 24 hours ended at 8:30 a. m. was 2.27 inches
 The torrential doWnpours caused scores of automobile accidents, in- undated highways, flooded cellars and weakened buildings.
 In Boston's South End, four fam- lilies were warned that their partly demolished brick tenement has been so weakened by rain that it may collapse without warning. The IA occupants refused to vacate the building, however, and contractors erected temporary snoring.
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ders last election day might be called as witnesses. No official con- ment is available in line with this, however.
 One Guard Now Insofar as action on the grand jury today is concerned - only Lewis Cannon of SouthWick. Mass, a special investigator, was on watch at the grand jury room in the court house building.
 Detectives Hickey and Greer were unavailable this morning but were expected in Waterbury late this afternoon. MT. Alcorn was reported in important conference at his Hartford office, and neither of his assistants was available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28

The home seeker in this commit nity has never before had the oppor- tunity to acquire home on such liberal terms and at such low inter est rates as are now being offered, D. T. Harrington, well known local real estate broker, said recently.
 we have never lived in a period
 when our vacancy ratio of homes was so low" said MT. Harrington. "Money for home financing is plen- tiful. In addition to the homes being offered through ordinary channels,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
DEAD ALL THE TIME

Orange, Conn, June 28 - (U.PD -The body of Frank P. Kelly, 62, New Canaan, was taken from his parked automobile yesterday after 1t had been there for more than two days. The body was in sitting po- sition at the steering wheel, on which magazine rested. which he apparently was reading when stricken with heart attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Commission Was Able

"The Charter Commission of 1880 was a very able body, and rendered an exhaustive report that included a City Manager Council Manager) charter which it recommended. This proposed charter should be reviewed and revised in the light of experiences of the past few years.
 "The committee feels that the citizens should be given every Op- portunity to study and to criticize this charter in order that an in- telligent and informed public opinon may be brought to bear on the subject.
 "Your committee unanimously recommends:
 I. That the City Manager
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
Wife Wants to Aid

New York, June 28-(UP)-Mrs Margo Lindewal Bathelt learned today that her husband, John, has been charged with murder in Massa- chusetts and said she would try to leave for Northampton soon in spite of a fractured leg.
 "Oh, my Goal" she cried when she heard the news. Tell me all about 1t. want to go up there right away I'm waiting for my husbands law yer and maybe we can figure out a way to go.
 Of course I think he is innocent There is no thinking about 1t. I know 1t. The whole thing is very strange. He never seemed worried or nervous about anything. The only thing that really worried him was my broken leg. He wanted me to get well so we could go out together again.
 The Bathelts were married year ago after a courtship of three days,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
ARREST MADE IN
 MURDER MYSTERY
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Earlier in the investigation Dr. Walker had analysed supposed bloodstains on stairway in the South Hadley camp where state po- lice believed the victim was en- tombed in cement for several months before being tossed into the river.
 Seek Victims Identity Meantime state police pressed their investigation of the murder victims identity. Belief that he was Morris sprung from the fact that Morris has been missing from usual haunts since last fall and the fact that belt buckle with the initials e. M." was found with the skeleton. I In New York City, Bathelts wife,
 Mrs. Margo Lindewal Bathelt, said that Massachusetts officials appar- ently were under a misapprehension regarding his occupancy of the South Hadley camp. They had looked at several cottages in the district, she said, but had stayed in none of them more than few minutes. They were guests at the elder Bathelt's home in Holyoke, she said.
 Wife Laid Up
 Mrs. Bathelt is confined to her New York home convalescing from 8 broken leg suffered in 8 fall. She said her husband had gone to Massa- chusetts against her and his attor- neys advice. They had urged him to remain to complete a business deal, she said.
 Aonther point that has mystified police in the case is the disappear ance of a new Buick bought by Nor ris in Springfield Feb. IS, 1887. Sev- eral months ago, police said, some one tried to sell 1t in Philadelphia, but did not return to the dealer second time. Notes totaling $958 still are due on the car.
 In Holyoke Till Aug. Morris, swarthy and heavy beard ed, was believed to have been in Holyoke until last August. He ad- mitted to friends there that his sole business was that of following horse races. He was known to telephone customer" when he had racing tips. Occasionally Morris spoke of divorced wife and he often referred to sweetheart in Florida.
 He first came to western Massa- chusetts about three years ago when Agawam Park at West Springfield opened. From lhid-Winter in 1887 until the following June, he lived in a $12-a-week room at Holyoke Ho- tel. When he checked out, he ex- plained that he was taking a cot tage near Agawam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
no doubt but that Cullaane actually made the Independent Democrats.

wonder if there is anything tc the story that three of the more prominent Republicans, who have been arrested on bench warrants as a result of the findings of the Wa terbury grand jury, will enter plea of guilty when they are finally brought to trial. The story goes that they will receive fine of $1,000 and a suspended jail sentence of one year.
 A few weeks ago we said that John Buckley of Union, member of the Republican state central committee, who was critisied by the Waterbury grand jury, would face opposition in his (35th) district. We were right. The Young Republican organiza- tion of that section have gone on record for Buckley's removal from the central committee. This is the first time that Buckley has ever faced any opposition in his district.
 The cries of Senator Bradley and Samuel F. Pryor, Jr., of Greenwich national Republical committeeman, are falling on deaf ears so far as Republican leaders are concerned. They have cried purge" so often and SO long that 1t is beginning to lose its effect Nothing that Bradley, Pryor of the Young Republicans propose will be adopted by the Re- publican party. It now is up to the Bradley-Pryor combine to go out in- to the towns and try to have con- vention delegates elected who are friendly with the Young Republi- cans. Roraback did just that back a number of years ago.
 Three Socialists will be elected again this year as they were in 1885, such is the claim, or rather boast, of McLevy, who hopes to control the 1889 session of the legislature. He did a swell job in 1885 that is for the city of Bridgeport. He bargained for and secured the Merit system law and the maintenance of trunk line highways and bridges by ths state.
 If business picks up between now and November you can bet all the tea in China that Roosevelt's popu- larity will be right back where it was in 1886. Which means of course that there will be good hunting for the Democrats in the state who will, naturally. hang onto the coat tails of the president-If business picks up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
REPORT OF HOLD-UP
 PROVED COSTLY

Bridgeport, June 28-(UP)--Mich- ael Collins, 6l, reported to police he had been victimized of $500 by a holdup man and was held today on a charge of operating gambling establishment. Two others. Tony Favata, and Joseph Cogguillo, who also were robbed, were detained as frequenters.
 Collins operated a hotel where au- thorities said he offered gaming de- vices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-28
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE-

Without Calomel- And You'llJump Out of Bed iu
 the Morning Karin 10 Co
 The liver should pour out two pounds of liquid bile into your bowels daily. If this bile isnot flowing freely. your food doesn digest. It just decays in the bowels. Gas bloats up your stomach. You get eonstipated. Your whole system is poisoned and you feel sour. sunk and the world looks punk.
 A mere bowel movement doesn't get at the cause. It takes those good. old Carter's Little Liver Pills to get these two pounds of bile flowing freely and make you feel ''up and up." Harmless. gentle. yet amaz. ing In making bile low freely. Ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by nama. 2Ea 9tubbornly refuse anything s1ss.