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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Democrats May Select
 New Convention Site
Plans For State Meeting, Fund Campaign Discussed Last Evening-Appeal to Be Made to All Democrats

by mail will be made on a list of 5000 prospects whose names have been offered by party workers. The letters will offer the prospects the opportunity to pay their contribu- tions in installments, if this method is more convenient.
 Although there was no official dis cussion of candidate, 1t is understood that members of the committee fa- vor renomination of Senator Augus- tine Lonergan although some indi- viduals expressed opposition to the senior Connecticut senator's "con- servatism" in his votes on various new deal measures. These members 1t was reported, are agree that the party must renominate Senator Lonergan as matter of expediency
 Opposition
 Chairman Smith pointed out that the advisory committee does not make decisions for the party but that these must derive through the state central committee. He said however, that there is some oppo- sition in the committee to holding the convention at Eastern Point al- though this is where Governor Cross first was nominated in 1930. The state central committee will fix the dates of town caucuses and pri- maries at which delegates to the conventions will be chosen and prob- ably will start arrangements for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
EXTRA ASSISTANCE
 AT TESTING LANE
737 Cars Inspected Yes= tefday Last Minute
 Rush Presents Problem

Additional hundreds of motorists Conyerged today on the state motor vehicle department testing lane on Thdnaston avenue as the deadline for inspection of cars drew nearer. Long lines of cars were in evidence all morning and during the early afternoon.
 The first of the two semi-annual inspection periods of 1888 ends Sat- urday, with the inspection lane to close at 5 p. m. There are still hundreds of cars in the Waterbury area which have yet to be approv- ed.
 Owners who fail to have their cars inspected and approved face the loss of their registration.
 Yesterday, total of 737 cars went to the inspection lane, somewhat below the record total of 817 of Tuesday. Extra men are on duty at the lane this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
CITY COURT CASES
 CONTINUED TODAY

A continuance of six months was given in city court today by Joseph Ferrar,, 39, of 29 Chatfield avenue, charged with breach of the peace and resistance.
 John Tlorio, IS, of 103 Scovill street, charged with breach of the peace. was given a continuance to Monday.
 Judgment was deferred for two weeks in the case of Robert Butler, 24, of 149, Grandview avenue charg- ed with driving while the influence of liquor.
 Daniel Healey, 30, of IT Maple avenue, charged with breach of the peace, received a nolle.
 Michael Puzak, 9, of Oakville. and Vincent Duffany, of 36 Oak street, Thomaston, received continuances to Monday on motor vehicle law charges.
 William Morency, 35. of 1911 East Main street, charged with embezzle- ment. received continuance to August 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
FEDERAL AGENTS
 PROBE CHARGES
Local Man May Face More Serious Complaint;
 Bond Increased

The federal government is con- sidering making charges against Samuel Spagnuolo, 47, of Chatfield avenue, who was arrested here sev- eral days ago, Prosecutor Charles Summa stated in city court today. He gave that as his reason for recommending to Judge Edward Mascolo that bonds in the case be raised from $500.
 Spagnuolo was arrested here by Lieuts. Fred Hickey and Patrick Moylan on charges of misconduct and illegal possession of a gun. A young woman with him was arrest ed on a misconduct charge.
 Prosecutor Summa said today he had been informed that federal men are investigatin the case and may prefer charges. The court then increased bonds for Spagnuolo's release from $1 500 to $2,500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14

Another outing of the Washington Hill Earbenders is being planned for this month. A general meeting of the club will be held this eve ming at 7:30 o'clock in the Commit nity House for the purpose of ap- pointing committees to arrange the function.
 As usual, the affair viii be held in Earbenders' grove, and will in- clude the regular program of re- treatments and sports. The first outing of the season was held two weeks ago and was highly success full
 Community Club
 Reports from the Fourth of July celebration committee will feature the meeting of the Washington Park Community club insthe Community House this evening at 8:15 o'clock. F..e..k Sturges will preside. Unofh- cial reports are that the celebra- ton was a financial as well as so- cial success.
 Playground Notes
 Members of the girls volleyball team held an outing at Lake Wara- maug yesterday under the supervi- sion of Dor Eurell. Those attend ing were Helen ODonnell, Betty |O'Connor, Grace Mccormack, Anna O'Connor, Maureen Delaney and Frances Flanagan.
 Miss Eurell is accepting applica- tions for 8 girls ladder tennis tour lnament to begin Wednesday.
 The mems volleyball league has been formed, and is comprised of the following teams: Goons, Dodg- CTS, Blue Vikings, Reds and Look Outs.
 A pet show will be held this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock with prizes to be awarded for the prettiest. smallest, largest and oldest entries. A sewing class will be conducted at 2 o'clock today by Miss Anne Ryan, and Miss Gertrude Foley will conduct a storytelling period be- tween and o'clock.
 The Pemberton A. c. defeated the Eagles yesterday in midget league baseball game, 1923.
 Charles Bedell, sports director, is seeking opposition for the park track team.
 AMATEUR SHOW
 The first in what will be a series of children's amateur shows will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at the Washington Park playground. Among those who will participate are: Mae Block, Anita Kendrick, Betty Coretta, Beatrice Pelletier, Jerry O'Connor, Emma Low Smokey, Anita Ferrari, Theresa Deversa, Betty Jane Kenney, Martha O'Con- nor, Ida Walsh, Florence Lepezzo, Shirley Walsh and Lucy Lepezzo.
 Junior League
 The complete schedule of games for the junior baseball league has been announced as follows by Su- pervisor William Wihbey: July IS, Hill Speedsters vs. Raiders A. C., South End Cubs vs. Gents, Jr.; July 18, Pirates vs. Brooklyn Cubs, St. Mary,s A. A. vs. Pemberton Eagles; July 22, St. Mary's A. A. vs. Raiders, Pirates vs. South End Cubs; July 25, Hill Speedsters vs. Pemberton Eagles, Gents vs. Brooklyn Cubs; July 29, Pirates vs. St. Mary's A. A.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
fspscial to The pemocratl

Hartford, July 14.-Gathering of funds on the h1stallment plan and postponement of the state conven- ton until the week of Sept. 12 were two of the matters under con- sideration today following a meeting here yesterday of Democratci State Chairman J. Francis Smith with members of the Democratic state central committee yesterday.
 The advisory committee set Aug. 3 as a tentative date for the meet ing of the state central committee when final decision will be made of the time and place of the conven- ton. Some sentiment has developed for a change from the customary convention site at Eastern Point al- though this location has become al- most traditional with the party in late years.
 Fund Campaign
 Approval was given an immediate campaign for funds and solicitation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
ACCUSED CLERK
 PLEADS GUILTY
Veteran Bristol Postal Employe Held For U. 5.
 Court Trial

Pleading guilty to a charge of er1i- bezzling mail matter, Richard F. Large, 42, clerk in the Bristol Post once for 1o years, was bound over to the September term of the U. s. District Court, to be held in New Haven. He pleaded and was bound over when arraigned before U. s. Commissioner William J. Wholcan at Hartford.
 He was released in bonds of $500. He was arrested Tuesday by Postal Inspector H. c. Geatchell, who ap- peared at the hearing yesterday ii1 company with Assistant United States Attorney Valentine J. Sacco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
PRESIDENT IS
 IN CALIFORNIA
Ends His 5000 Mile Trip Across Country -U. s.
 Warships Await Him

Aboard President Roosevelt's Special Train, en route to San Francisco, July 14.-(UP)-Presi- dent Roosevelt reached California
 today, ending his 5000 mile cross country tour that has been marked by speeches in which he asked the voters to send liberal candidates to congress. In California the chief executive will make three speeches, visit the site of the 1889 San Fran
 cisco Exposition and Yosemiet Na- tional Park, and review the U. s. battlefleet. At Crockett this morn- ing the President and his party will detrain. They will go by automo- bile to San Francisco, where MT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14

Roosevelt will have lunch and then deliver an address.
 Fighting Craft
 Seventy fighting craft. ranging from battleships to submarines rode at anchor in San Francisco bay. In four long lines they floated, awaiting the Presidents inspection.
 Carrying MT. Roosevelt, the U. s. s. Houston will pass between the lines of ships while each booms out 21-gun salute.
 The President will rest on the Houston for few hours after the address and then will board his train again at Oakland for Yo- semitic park. He will arrive at the entrance Friday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
S2,OOO Bite!

Damages of 5000 are sought in a common pleas court action filed today by Anna Wasilauskas s of Watertown against Alfred Bradshaw of Watertown. The plaintiff claims she was bitten by the defendants dog.
 It Is alleged that the dog at lacked the plaintiff as she walk . ed on Maple avenue, Watertown. The plaintiff claims she neither molested the dog nor trespassed on the defendants property. The dog allegedly bit the plain tiffs little finger and caused . permanent scar. Attorney Will Ham B. Fitzgerald appears for the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14

connected With the Yale puppeleeES, can surpasse the stage which has recently been constructed on the third floor of the Bronson library, partly by MT. Trimble, and partly by Michael Russo. artist connected with the local WPA.
 Coordination
 There is at present widespread interest over the whole country in marionette shows, as a means of enlarging children's activities, and stimulating manual dexterity and coordination of mind and hands, MT. Trimble said.
 The stage of the local theater in the Bronson library differs but slightly from the ordinary stage. It is equipped with three sets of cur- tains, and six lights which can be used to illuminate the various por- tions of the stage. There are benches of two different heights for the manipulators of the ma rionettes to use. Music between scenes is furnished by phono- graph attachment right behind the stage, operated by MT. Trimble. The area behind the stage is rather complicated, of necessity, since in the recent presentation of "Cinde- rella," for example, twelve people had to be on hand at one time, tc manipulate the puppets and the lights, and so on.
 Regular Glasses
 Regular classes for the younger school children of Waterbury are being given at the library. On Monday there are classes for chil- dren from grades 3-6; on Tuesday for the 7th grade, and on Wednes- day, for those from the 9th grade On these three days the children are taught to make and manipulate hand puppets. Thursday classes are especially for those who want to learn to manipulate wooden and cloth puppets. Each of these groups hopes to put on a show of its own in two or three weeks.
 Assisting MT. Trimble in the pro- ject, in various capacities, are Miss Esther Hardy and a Miss O'Con- nor, who are working on costumes for the marionettes, Miss Peggy Kilmartin, Miss Frances Mazulaitis and Miss Eleanor Kloppenberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
''Mild y

Waterbury police seem to be going in for personality estimates.
 Whenever prisoner Is arrested, pertinent information about him Is written on slip at police headquarters and then forwarded to city court. The information includes age, weight, height, na- tionality, and so on.
 At the bottom of the slip there Is . space marked "DispOsition", for the clerk of the court to fill in the courts decision.
 But one slip this morning, for a man charged with non- -upport, had the following: Description
 Mild"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
OLD COMMISSIONER DIES

Bethel, Conn, July l4-(UP)-- Charles H. Hart, S4, former Repub- lican Fairfield County commission CT, died suddenly at his home to- day.
 A native of this town, he served as first selectman and . member of the water commissioner. 4 niece survives.
 Funeral services will be held Sat- urday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
HELD IN LONDON

Philadelphia, July IA - U.Po- Lawson Robertson, veteran Amer ican Olympic team coach, predicted today that the 1940 Olympic games, probably would be held at London if Japan finally abandons the games.
 Robertson. University of Pennsyl- vania coach, said he did not think the International Olympic Commit tee would cancel or postpone the 1940 games as was done during the World War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Tests

Qualifying examinations for &C., counting jobs in the state service were taken yesterday at the Hart ford public high school by 500 candidates. The examination was but a preliminary, and was de- voted entirely to arithmetic. A more severe examination will be given later to those who pass. The tests are conducted by the state personnel department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14

procuring speaker for the conven- tion at the meeting on, or about, August 3.
 The committee is understood to favor the middle of the week fol- lowing Labor day, or the same per- iod of the subsequet week, for the convention and party leaders feel that reducing the time for active campaigning will not impair the party's chances at the election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the conn., peNsation commissioner:
 American Brass Company and John Karlok, Ansonia, B Ia per cent loss of use of left second fin- ger, $13.77 for 10 weeks.
 American Brass Company and Samuel Laudatj, Oakville, $9.6O beginning May 10.
 American Brass Company and J. Marmora, Derby, fracture, $l0.37 beginning June 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Earbenders To Hold
 Outing This Month
Community Club Convenes Tonight - Girls Play.
 ground VoIleybalI Team Enjoys Day at Lake
WASHINGTON HILL

Pemberton Eagles vs. Raiders; Aug
 1, Hill Speedsters vs. Gents, Jr. Brooklyn Cubs vs. South End Cubs Aug. 5 St. Mary's A. A. vs. South Ends, Raiders vs. Gents, Jr.; Aug 8, Pemberton Eagles vs. Brooklyn Cubs, Hills speedsters vs. Pirates; Aug. 12, Raiders vs. South End Cubs Gents, Jr., vs. St Mary's A. A.; Aug
 IS, Pirates vs. Pemberton Eagles; Aug. 19, St. Mary's A. A. vs. Brook lyn Cubs, Raiders vs. Pirates; Aug. 2, Hill Speedsters vs. South End Cubs, Gents vs. Pemberton Eagles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Girl Injured

Minor injuries were suffered yesterday afternoon by Justine Snyder, of 162 Madison street when her bicycle was struck by another bicycle on Bristol street, Platts Mills. The girl was treated for abrations on the knees and elbows.
 Motor Patrolman Thomas Phe- Ian reported that the girl fell to the roadway when the front of her bicycle was struck by a cycle ridden by boy companion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
LaceratiOnS

Robert Guffie, 24, Of 93 Orange street, was given emergency treatment at Waterbury hospital this afternoon for decorations suf- fered when his hand went through the glass of window. He was at tempting to open the window when his hands went through the pane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
No Fire

A workman cut & wire in the fire alarm telegraph system at the Beardsley & Wolcott Co. plant in Waterville, and the resultant alarm brought four companies of firemen racing to the scene.
 The alarm registered at head quarters at 9:25 o'clock, the cir cult opening when the wire was cut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Spotlighting Brass City News
Parade HOnOrS

The honor of leading the Wa terbury delegation in the parade of the annual state convention of the American Legion in New Lon- don, July 30, has been given Will son post, Waterbury's colored unit, according to a bulletin issued by Commander John w. Bailey of the second district.
 Parade positions were reckoned by membership quotas attained. Coporal Coyle post of this city ranked 20th and Casper s. Davis post of Waterville, 25th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Marionette Setting
 Among States Best
Only Hartford Has Stage Equipment Superior to Wa terbury's For Entertainment Education of Children

Waterbury has a second best apparatus and stage the state for giving marionete shows according to Walden Trimbe, director of the joint WPA and Bronson library project Mr. Trmbe is authority the subject
 having visited several of the maronette heaters in this state and others Only the project in Hartford which $
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
FOOTBALL BANNED

BucharestCThe Rumanian Minis try of Education has banned foot ball and attendance at football games by high school boys because 1t is claimed to interfere with their studies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
KILLED BY FALL

Bridgeport, Conn, July 4-(UP)- James F. Smith, 65, was killed last night when he fell from the window of his second story room in board ing house.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-17
LIQUOR BOARD HAS
: RESTRICTED POWER
Cannot Function In Dry
Counties, and Moore Is
Glad of Ruling
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, May 17-Cutlar Moore,
chairman of the State liquor board, is
no doubt breathing a bit more freely
since Attorney General Harry McMul-
Ian ruled that there is no legal au-
thority for the State board to try law
enforcement tricks in such of North
Cardinals counties as have not voted
for ABC stores and are, therefore,
dry, in theory at least.
IIe is probably quite relieved about
the whole thing, for if the A. G.'s rul-
ing had been otherwise, Mr. Moore and
his colleagues would have had all the
headaches that attend efforts to en-
force any sort of liquor control, and
not only that, but they would have
had to do more than little head
scratching to find the necessary
wherewithal to finance any enforce
ment efforts they might make. There
isn't the scratch of a pen in the ABC
act. or any other providing funds for
law enforcement activities by the
State ,toard in dry" counties, where
fore Mr.. Moore and associates would
have somewhat ION the spot" in that
the A. G.. had said they could, and
therefore should, do something about
violations in dry counties, while a.
the same time they would be so finan-
cially hamstrung as to be helpless.
In saying an emphatic mo" to the
Moore request for information about
the boards enforcement powers in dry
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-17

! of my father, and an uncle of Thomas
| p. Hester.
| The late Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Peasants, who were raised in Gran
vile county and buried at Salem
church, were the maternal grand-par-
ents of Mr.. Hester. His wife was the
former Miss Ola Spainhour, from
Winston-Salem, who taught school in
Vance, where she met Mr.. Hester.
She was born at Pinnacle, N. c., at
the foot of Pilot Mountain, and is a
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs
Wesley Jacob and Mary Sprinkle
Spainhour.
Mr.. Hester shows a family resemb-
lance to the descendants of my grand
father, the late Rev. William Stephen
Hester, as he favors my cousin, Ralph
Aiken, of Washington, D. Co. and also
resembles my brother, Raymond, at
Charlottesville, Va.
I cannot describe the hospitality
and the cordially with which Mrs.
Jones and myself were received into
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hester,
and it shall always remain a day of
fond memories for each of us.
It was all too soon that Mr.. Cham
pion returned for us to bring us back
to our home, and we also owe to him
our many thanks for the most happy
day.
T. MOSES JONES.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-17
Bible Distribution
Totals 100000:
Sales Up in China

New York, May Unmarked in
creases in Bible distribution in China
Mexico, South America and in sew
eral sections of the United States took
place in 1887, according to the 122nd
annual report of the American Bible
Society today. World circulation, for
the thirteenth successive year, was
100000 copies of the Scriptures.
China, in spite of the fact that for
half the year it was torn by war, for
the sixth successive year reported a
distribution of more whole Bibles
than ever in her history the report
says. "In Mexico, a very definite re
Taxing of the anti-religious attitude
was found, with the result that the
sale of whole Bibles exceeded any fig
ure since 1926, total distribution Of
Scriptures being Is per cent above
The previous year"
Increase in Brazil
The Brazil agency reported 10 per
cent increase, or the largest circula-
ton of Scriptures in II years. In
Chile, where the distribution is car
ried on jointly by the British and the
American Society, there was an in
over last year, reaching a figure
which is eight times that Tor the year
1895. Three times as many Scripture.
were reported for Uruguay as for the
previous year.
In the Ohio Valley area, 10000 vol
umes were distributed to flood suf-
'el ers.
Men in the Civilian Conservation
Corps camps asked for $4,000 Tesla
n,cnts and Biales, which were fur
nished free by the Society. A growing
demand came from the southwestern
section of the United States, where
Scriptures in Al languages were dis
.ributed
Bible in Turkey.
Turkeys place in the report is out
standing in that one of the higher
Government schools asked for gran'
of Bibles The New Testament ha;
been in almost constant circulation
among the students, it has been dis
covered since.
TRANSACTIONS in more than 1,OOo
languages and dialects have beer
achieved through the Society ano
| missionaries.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-05-17
OXFORD BOY WINS
u. N. c. SCHOLARSHIP

Chapel Hill, May 17-Nelson Fere-
lee Taylor, of Oxford high school, was
announced today as winner of the
first Herbert Worth Jackson Scholar
ship, valued at $4,000, carrying an
annual stipend of $500 for a period of
four years.
TAYLOR was selected from long
list of applicants nominated by 173
schools.
4ne award was established this year
bv Mrs. Annie H. Jackson, of Rich
n.ond, Va, in memory of her hus-
band, the late Herbert Worth Jack
son. q prominent banker, who was a
member of the University class of
1886.
The Committee on Selection was
composed of Dean D. d. Carroll
chairman of the University faculty
committee on scholarships; Charles
G. Rose, Fayetteville, president of the
North Carolina Bar, Inc, and Sam
uei S. Jackson and Herbert w. Jack
son. Jr., of Richmond, sons Of the
man in whose memory the scholarship
was established.
The credentials of each nominee
were carefully considered by a large
committee and from this number
twenty were selected on the basis OF
the written applications and other
factual data to come to Chapel Hill
last Saturday for personal interviews
with the Committee on Final Selec-
ton.
1T was the unanimous Judgment OF
the Committee that this was one OF
the finest groups of young manhood
that they had ever observed together
and they found it most difficult to
select the winner from such a large
Group of superior young men, Dean
Carroll said.