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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
BOTH PARTIES IN
 STATE HAD LOSSES

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 21-UP)- Both Republicans and Democrats ran into slight deficits in the last state campaign, during which they spent combined total of $177,0OO reports filed with the secretary of state showeds today. Republican spent $92, ,769 in their successful cam paign. They have deficit of $12,- 360. Democrats spent $84,189, and have deficit of $1596. Socialists, who spent $3443, have a balance of $6.01.
 The Republicans already have started campaign to eliminate their deficit, and Democrats expect receipts from the Jackson Day din- ner early in January vii leliminate theirs.
 The largest Democratic contribu- tion, $2500, came from Col. Thomas HeweS, Pennington, candidate for Acknowledgements Largest Re- publican contribution was $SOOO, made by three persons, Col. Ralph D. Mershon, w. c. Mccullough and Mrs. Elaine M. Tate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Nazi Spies And Propaganda Disturb Scandinavian Calm
Resignation Of
 Finish Minister :. Laid To Germany
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent


 London, Dec. 21-German-nutured agitation against Jews in Sweden, Denmark and Norway, the uncov- ering of Nazi spy plot in Den- mark and the German-enforce resignation of cabinet minister in Finland have combined to alarm the constituted governments of Scandinavia.
 Sweden, Denmark and Norway, though indubitably "Nordic" states, have shown no inclination to become Nazi Abortive attempts have been made to establish Nazi parties, but they have remained insignificant. All three countries have had So- cialist Premiers and democracy has more than held it's own against as saults both from the Left and the Right.
 Anti-SemitiSm which nowadays seems to be the twin of totalitar- ianism, has also hitherto been ab- sent from these states. The Jewish population of Sweden, about 6500 is only one twentieth of one per cent of the population. Six thousand Danish Jews form only one-siXth of one per cent of that lands people and 1450 Norwegian Jews form only one-twentieth of one per cent of Norway's people. Their slight num- bers formed no menace" nor did they hold a predominant position ill business, finance, law or medicine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
ROPER PRED|CTS|
 BETTER BUSINESS
More Hopeful Frame of Mind Exists Says Re-
 tiring Secretary

Washington, Dec. 21-CUP)-Sec- retary of Commerce Roper, in his farewell press conference, today fore cast continuation of a gradual up- ward trend in business during 1889.
 Roper's resignation becomes ef- fective Friday midnight.
 There are several elements of strength in the outlook for 193g that create much more hopeful frame of mind than existed at this time last year," he said.
 '"The increase in the purchasing power of the population in recent months has given new impetus to the volume of domestic trade and is reflected in increased demand for durable as well as consumer non- durable goods" Roper said.
 "The marked expansion in the de- 1nand for automobiles has been re- fected not only in increased output of the automobile industry but also in other basic industries providing the raw materials and equipment. ?
 In terminating more than 27 years with the federal government, Roper said:
 T leave public service with grat- itude to all and malice toward none.
 q number of people have hal the thought that I ran this department politically: I don't know what has led to, this conception. I have no recollection of ever bringing political pressure for political appointments in this department.
 My only interest was to develop the department in the interests of development of foreign and domestic commerce."
 Roper's eyes moistened as he con- tinued.
 T have been a long time in gov- ernment Service-under eight dif- ferent appointments and five dif- ferent departments. have seen the entire structure of government change. I have seen eight presidents come and go.
 T retire without any skeletons behind my doors. Therefore, I have no fears about my service. l wish it could have been better-but have no distressing experiences to recount"
 Roper said that although he was personally instrumental in organiz- ing the business advisory council, he has received no word indicating that the members intended to resign in body now that he is stepping out.
 Analyzing the business outlook, Roper said there was evidence of a better balance between durable goods and consumer goods. He cited an advance in the construction field and said the full impact of contract awards was yet to be felt. He pre- dicted that the backlog of construc- tion contracts should provide stimulating influence on business activity in the spring.
 Roper said that while things ap- peared to be brighter, many prob lems are ahead Foremost, he said, was that of returning to employ ment millions of unemployed who have not yet found opportunities in private industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Market Firms Up At Opening Of Trading
Bonds Were Steady-AviatiOn Shares Continue t
 Attract Attention U. s. Steel Opens Strong

ton futures point higher to . points lower in initial trades.
 Aviation shares continued to at- tract most attention but developed some easiness. United Aircraft opened 1000 shares at Al 5-8, off ! and then recovered slightly. Doug@ las, Boeing, Curtiss Wright A, Glenn Martin, Sperry and North Ameria can Aviation had fractional gains.
 U. s. Steel opened 1000 share d 66, up 1-8, and. Bethlehem moved up 3-8 point to 5 1-8. General Motors opened at 49 IA, off 1-8, and Chrysler at 81 3-8, unchanged.
 Non-ferrous metal shares wera steady, Kennecott opening un~ changed and International Nickea fir1ning 3-8 point to 54.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

1ut the religious and racial ser entity of Scandinavia has sud- dealy been disturbed the past few weeks by a flood of anti-Semitic pamphlets, posters and hand-bills. They bear no printers name or ad- dress and the suspicion is strong that they have been sent from Ger many. Readers are melted to stop the Jewish invasion"
 In Stockholm the posters are adorned with hideous caricatures of well-known Swedish Jews.
 In Oslo business firms are urged to advertise that they are purely Aryan if they want to continue to hold their customers.
 Denmark is further angered by the police discovery of big nest of German spies in Copenhagen, Esbjerg, Aarhus, Elsinore and Ny borg. A dozen arrests have been made, some of the accused being alleged newspaper men.
 The spy agency was set up to deal with the movements of Brit ish ships around Denmark. In the meantime the spies had been signaling the westward sailing of Russian and Spanish ships taking food to republican Spain. This news was transmitted to Ger many and thence to Franco, whose armed trawlers attacked the marked vessels in the North Sea.
 Tn Finland the heavy hand of Hitler was felt when Dr. Ru- dolf Holsti resigned his post as Foreign Minister. Holsti is a strong friend of the United States, France and England and has no sympathy with dictators. He was charged by the Germans with having made derogatory7 remarks about Hitler at Geneva. German pressure was brought to bear to get him out of the cabinet. It succeeded.
 But a very few days later the government took its courage in its hands and disbanded the Fin nish Na1 party which claimed 50,000 members with 18 newspa- pers, 373 branches and IA out of the 200 members of the House of Representatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Suit Over Note

Suit over note occupied the session today of common pleas court, Judge Miles F. McNiff pre- siding.
 The case was that of Henry Van Ostrom against Oscar D. o. Hara, with Atty. Albert W. Hum- mel appearing for the plaintiff, H. L. Stapelton for the defendant.
 The case of Nicola Albino ver- sus Joseph Lerz was in process of hearing by Judge Edward J. Finn with Atty. John F. McDon- ough appearing for the plaintiff, Atty. George Crocicchia for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
S8 a Share

A dividend of $8 a share on the 2 per cent preferred stock has been voted by the directors of the International Silver Co. The con- cern operated plant here until a few years ago and many Wa terburians are stockholders.
 Holders of common and pre- ferred stock two months ago agreed to a voluntary reorganiza- tion plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
--- SPO7LIGH77NG ---->- Brass City News
Nice Work!

The Christmas issue of the Tech O-Scope, Leavenworth high school students publication, made its appearance today.
 A strikingly designed cover, in red and green, features the issue. In addition to school news, there is a contribution in which Miss Dora Milenky of the high school faculty describes a trip through England and Scotland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Struck By Car

Michael Mcclure, 77, of 400 Scott street, Naugatuck, was ad- mitted to St. Mary's hospital early this afternoon after he had been struck by a car while walking on Rubber avenue, Naugatuck. Mcclure suffered a possible fracture of the left leg and other injuries.
 The hospital said the autOmO- bile was driven by Marshall Me- MahOn, superintendent of Nau- gatuck'S town farm.
 Mcclure was brought to the hospital by Naugatuck police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Winter!

Snow fell today, heralding the approach of the official winter season. Winter makes its official entrance at TIA a. m. tomorrow.
 With two maj ajor snowstOrms be- fore today and many cold days, Waterburians can look ahead ap- prehensively to the next three months. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Truck OverturnS

Police reported this afternoon that an Armour & Co. truck overturned after skidding on Huntingdon avenue. The driv- CT, Walter Kelly, of Peck lane, escaped injury in the crash.
 The accident, which was at- tributed to a slippery roadway, was still under investigation at press hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Car Wrecked

An automobile owned by the Standard Taxi Co.,, of 21 Park place, was found wrecked in Tor rington early today, several hours after it had been stolen from this city.
 Torrington police notified local authorities of the cars recovery. The car, badly damaged, was to be lowed back to this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Battery Taken

Arrested for the alleged theft of a battery from an automobile in an East Clay street garage, Frank Chapnacki, 21, of 19 Grand street, was placed on probation after hearing before Judge T. E. Con- way in city court today.
 He was arrested by Detective Lieut.. John Calvin and Detectiv- Sergt. Anthony Mariana.
 Michael Furzo, 20, of 137 Bradley avenue, charged with reckless driving, received a con- tinuance to Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

CASH LOANS S-Up to $500. Privacy assured. Rate of Int. 3% monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding $100. and go on any remainder. Personal Finance O.. of Water bury. 199 Bank St. Tel. 3-310S. Lie No. 166.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Good Advice

A tourist will have no trouble in Mexico if he minds his own busi- ness, Attorney Harry J. Beardsley told members of the Waterbury Naturalist club at a meeting last night in the Mattatuck Historical society building. Attorney Boards ley showed colored moving pie lures of his recent trip to Mexico.
 Dr. H. w. Stevens will speak at the next meeting. One new mem- Der was voted into the club last night and two new names were propoSed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Hip Injured

Injuries suffered yesterday in a fall by Aurelio Battistoni, 25, of 1470 Baldwin street, are not serious it was reported today. Bat tistoni suffered hip injuries when he fell from a scaffold at his home early yesterday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
UGLY BUT LOvABLE

Walt Disney has created a quaint and lovable character in the little fowl playing the title role in '"The Ugly Duckling," new Sly Symphony to be released byRKO Radio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
BY ELMER c. WALZER
 CUnited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, December 21. - CUP) - Stocks firmed fractionally in moderately active opening dealings today. Bonds were steady and cot-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

A hollyhock has grown to over 9 fleet in height in Bromborough, Eng land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
 The R. '. Griggs Co.
PUBLIC Uf1LITY STOCKS
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Amn. Hardware Co.,. N %
 Arrow Hart & Hege.... 39h 41N Bristol Brass Corp. con-. S5 37 Colts Pat. Fire Arms Co. 90 93 Eagle Lock CO. ........ 14h 161S Eastern Malleable Iron. 7s 9M Landers, Frary & Clark 25 W N, Brit. Mach. Co. com. "A 26 North & Judd Mfg Go xd 22 "A Peck, stowls wilcox Co. 7h 9N Remington Arms ...... Scovill Mfg. Co. ...... 25 N
 Stanley Works Go. com. 42 A Torrington Co. .......... 24A 2eM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

The chess club will play the New Haven YMCA chess club tomor- row night in the Elm City. The New Haven boys have been play ing 8 very good game of chess this winter and stiff opposition is expected. The Waterbury boys will leave for New Haven at ? o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
'Y.M.C.A. Notes

Volley ball has always been a popular sport with YMCA mem- bers. However in the past few years interest has wained at the Central YMCA and badminton has taken the place of volleyball for the business men. There are still men, however who like volley- ball and who are desirous of play ing the game. Seth Goodwin is organizing a group of business men which meets every Wednes- day at 5:15. The men who are attending this class are Louis Walsh, John Pratt, Sid Pierson, Cal Martin, George Scott, Al Mey- erhans, Aubrey Greenlaw, Gordon Gentles and Warren Upson. Oth- CTS are being added to the group each day and interest is growing in the sport.
 Volleyball is one of the best games for the average person who works in offices during the day. It take only a little practice to learn the fundamentals of the game and to become proficient enough to get some fun out of playing. It furnishes enough exer- else to get workout in a short time and is not too strenuous for the non-athlete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Woman Liued 70 Years As Man UnmaskedAfterDeat

The income reported by "Hoyt came from the estate of her aunt Miss Georgianna White of South port, Conn. A sister, Miss Frances Wilson, who died few days before "Hoyt" last March, also directed in her will that the income from her estate be used for "the support of my sister, Marshell w. Hoyt." On "Hoyt's" death, Frances Wilson's will declared, $l0,000 trust fund should go to Grace Himebaugh" Miss Wilson, alias Hoyt, was born in Ossining. N. Y. Masquerading as man, she met Mrs. Himebaugh in Stamford, Conn. and they were married 10 years ago. They first lived in Dover, but later moved here.
 When "Hoyt" died. Undertaken Frederick A. Gibbs filled out the burial certificate complying with all the legal requirements" he said, but the masquerade was not dis closed to amazed Police Chief Thomas Evans until last night. T had seen 'Eoyt' around town lot but the only occasion I had to talk to him was when he was involved in an automobile accident in which a boy was injured" he said. 'Hoyt' had a falsetto voice but had no occasion for suspecting he was a woman. It Is very peculiar case and I intend to inquire into why the discovery of this masquerade was not reported to police"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Natick, Mass, July l9-(UP-A woman's 10-year masquerade as a man, deception that fooled even her "stepchildren, was disclosed today. Marshall w. Hoyt, who died last March, really was Miss Geor- gianna w. Wilson, 45, relatives con- tended in contesting her will leav- ing her entire estate to her wife Mrs Grace Himebaugh. Mrs. Hime- baugh was somewhere in Maine" today, but her children. George, Claire and Walter Himebaugh, were astounded to learn that their "stepfather" was woman. Friends believed that Mrs. Himebaugh, a divorcee, did not discover the de- ception until after she had mar ried" Miss Wilson and then was too ashamed to tell her children.
 A niece and nephew of Miss Will son, Eugenia E. Wackenhuth of East Port Chester, Conn, and J. Gilbert Wilson of Stamford, Conn, entered contest of the will of Mar shall w. Hoyt in Middlesex probate court at Cambridge yesterday. The petition seeks appointment of an administrator on grounds that the deceased left no husband"
 Townsfolk knew "Hoyt" as a slender, dapper man who was "re- tired and living on my income" :" Mrs. "Hoyt" told friends that her husband" could not engage in strenuous work beca Use of a valvu- lar heart disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Jerry O'ConneH Told To Fight Like He'll" To Win

| to attend.
 O'Connell stood on the balcony of hotel in Butte last night and told a crowd of several thousand miners and their families: "Presi- dent Roosevelt told me to fight like hell to defeat Wheeler's machine so he wouldn't be back in the Senate in l940." O'Connell has been con- sidered a probable candidate for Wheeler's job in l940. He will then be 30, the minimum age limit for senators. The other Montana sena- tor, James E. Murray, spoke in OConnells behalf at the rally. Re pudiation of O'Connell would be a repudiation of MT. Roosevelt" Mur- ray said "It is our duty to stand Loyalty behind MT. Roosevelt and the men who stand behind him. O'Connell had three opponents chief among them Payne Temple ton, a conservative and superintend- ent of schools here. Gov. Ayers en- dorsed Templeton and Wheeler had been believed to favor him, but last night Wheeler issued statement denying that he or his supporters were for Templeton. Wheeler's only activity in the primary was to de- noupce OConnell Both the Den.o- crats and Republicans were nomi- mating candidates for two seats in Congress and several state offices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
NAUCATUCK MAN
 SUES FOR $5O,OOO
Montgomery WOOIsOn Aft= CT Damages From Shell
 Oil Co. of Hartford

Civil action for $50,00O was filed in the superior court today witt, Montgomery Woolson of Naugatuck as plaintiff and the Shell Union Oil corporation of Hartford and Dela ware as defendant.
 The plaintiff seeks damages for injuries which were allegedly sus- tained in an accident, and for per- manent disability. The accident oc- cured on the Bethany road, No vember 20 1887, at 130 D. m, in- volving a car drievn by Woolson and huge oil truck owned by the de- fendant company.
 In his complaint, filed by Attor- ney Walter F. Torrance, Woolson states that at the time of the acci- dent he was "A years of age and employed at the Naugatuck Glass company. where he earned $42.5O weekly. Since the accident he has been unable to work. he maintains, and his earning capacity has been permanently impaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
By WILLIAM McMENAMIN United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press StaH COrrcSpondcnu
 Helena, Mont, July 19-(UP)- Montana's primary today, featuring Rep. Jerry J. O'Connell's battle for Democratic renomination, was en- livened by O'Connell's last-minute statement that President Roosevelt told me to go out there and fight like help against Sen. Burton K, Wheelers organization. Wheeler led the Senate revolt that killed Presi- dent Roosevelt's supreme court re- organization bill He opposed the New Deal several times in the last session of Congress. O'Connell is a 100 per cent New Dealer"
 O'Connell, 28, son of coal miner, idol of miners and smeltermen ln his native state and champion Of liberal causes throughout the coun- try, was running against the opposi- ton of Wheeler and Gov. Roy E. Ayers, who together control the state Democratic machine.
 Aligned with O'Connell were labor unions, a politico-labor organization called Montana Council for Pro- gressive Political Action" that claims the control of 60,000 votes, and lib- eral leaders of other states including Gov. Elmer Benson of Minnesota who had planned to speak at O'Con- nell's rally last night but was unable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
HUSBAND, BRIDE
 ON HONEYMOON

New York, July 19.-(UP)-Coun- try people can tell city people lot about love, Herbert D. Boutall, 63, and his bride, the former Ann May l6, said today as they arrived from their farm at Athol, Mass, for a honeymoon.
 Country girls have more time to think about love than city girls, the bride said. Besides, kids my own age bore me to death"
 Boutall, who was raised in the city said that boys in smaller towns and on farms mature earlier than city boys because they have to work harder. "A kid of 20 marrying a girl of 20 is terrible mistake" he said. When he's 50 he's still young and she's an old woman and that makes so many marriages go on the rocks. Folks around this part of the country seem to forget that John Smith was 54 when he married Pocohontas who was just turning a ripe l6."
 Boutall and his bride have the bridal suite at the Hotel New Yorker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Board of Public Works Will Take Matter Under
 Consideration Tonight
AGITATION STARTS IN
 CONTROLLERS OFFICE
Rates for Truck Hire Made Political Football in
 Affairs of City

Members of the Board of Public Works will have under consideration tonight the rates paid by the city for renting of trucks, as referred back to them by the Board of Finance for scrutiny. But reports are expected from in- vestigation made of identical rates paid by the state under the Merit System Act which will show that Waterbury pays less than the minimum ai- lowed by statute under the public utilities schedule.
 While there has been agitation by the controllers office concerning both oral and written contracts made by the Street Department for truck hire, suggestions emanating from that office regarding purchase of trucks have been found unsuit- able by the Board of Finance. Now the recommendations of the con- troller's member of the board of aldermen have been found pointless by the Public Works Board, it is learned.
 Rates That City Pays
 The city rents trucks, with driv- ers, at the following rates:
 Ia ton trucks $l.00 an hour 2-4 ton trucks ..,. SIPS an hour 4-5 ton trucks $50 an hour 5-ton trucks and over $2 an hour
 Rates By Statute
 By statute, the public utilities commission has devised the follow ing rates, as of Sept. g, 1885; Gen. eral Acts:
 1k ton trucks .... $1.00 an hour 2 ton trucks ...... .$1.25 an hour 2h ton trucks ..... $2.00 an hour 3R ton trucks .... $2.50 an hour s ton trucks $275 an hour 6R ton trucks and over $3 an hour The state highway department recently has been devising a sched- ule whereby minimum for truck hire is established under different
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