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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

that he will be induced to re- main; that President Roosevelt will take the method of appoint ing 8 conservative Democrat to high office as one means of heal ing the breach in Democratic ranks before the Congress con- venes. There is talk that the Connecticut legislator might be offered place on some commission.
 Highly Esteemed
 Well-liked in Washington, where, as member of the Senate Finance Committee, he gained consider able knowledge of taxation and tariff, Senator Lonergan has been mentioned in some circles as pos sible successor to another Con- necticut man, Attorney General Homer s. Cummings, who will re- tire the first of the year to re- sume private practice. While few believe that the President would appoint a senator who opposed the court bill to such a post, many here are of the opinion that Sen ator oLnergan might be named to an important post, such as the Federal Reserve Board.
 The Connecticut senator has made no mention of his plans but it is reported that he has been asked by several large industrial establishments to become their legal representative in Washing ton.
 Evidence of the regard in which Senator Lonergan is held at the Capitol is the following article which appeared in 8 column of political news in The Washing ton Star.
 Heal Differences
 One lame duck Democratic Senator not included in the list of dyed-in-the-wool New Dealers is Senator Augustine Lonergan of Connecticut Senator Lonergan was one of those Democrats who. for constitutional reasons, felt he could not go along with the ad- ministration in the court bill right. He was the only one of the anti-court bill Senators up for renomination and reelection who failed to win another term. The President could do much to help heal differences in his own party if he would select Senator Loner- gan for high office. It would be a graceful gesture toward the more conservative wing of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Phillips Attending
 Directors Meeting
Affairs of McKessOn & Robbins, Co., Involved in Re-
 ceivership Proceedings -SpeIIacy Named Receiver

Directors of McKesson & Robbins, Inc, large New York and Bridgeport drug supply firm, met informally at noon today in New York, the meet ing attended by Rowley F. Phillips, of Waterbury, a director of the firm and preceding general board meeting Monday to determine policy on receivership proceedings insti- tuted in United States District Court, Hartford.
 The petition for receiverShip has resulted in suspension of trading in McKesson & Robbins, Inc, stock on the stock exchange, as of yesterday.
 Issue Suspended
 The stock exchange decided to suspend the issue pending complete information of charges by Vincent w. Dennis, Hartford corporation att torney, which alleged that "waste and mismanagement of company affairs and false items in the com pany's accounts aggregated more than $10,000 ,000." On the strength of the af1davits presented by MT. Den- his, holder of 2,000 shares of Mo- KesSon & Robbins common stock, Judge Edwin s. Thomas appointed as temporary receivers Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford, and Abraham S. Weissman, of New Haven.
 The Hartford attorney charged that the last statement of the cor poration included an item that is non-existent. The stock exchange is awaiting complete information on the company's affairs which is ex- pected after the Monday meeting.
 Mir. Weissman, one of the tempo rary receivers, speaking from the company'S office at Bridgeport, told counsel for McKesson & Robbins that he had discovered some irreg- ularities in the department of the company which handles exports of crude drugs.
 At the office of MT. Phillips in Waterbury today, it was pointed out that the receivership proceedings would not affect the earnings of the company, that dividend had been paid on preferred stock this year" but that none had been paid, so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
GERMANY HAS
 PURGE UNDER WAY

London, Dec. 7-(UP)-The Daily Express, quoting well informed sources, asserted today that flair ly extensive" political purge was un- der way in Germany, involving high army officers, civic leaders and civil servants.
 According to the story, denied in Berlin, secret police had arrested about 40 army officers, including generals; some important foreign of- flee officials, and high civil officials of Leipzig, Dusseldorf and Vienna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
GOVERNOR CROSS
 IS CLEARING UP

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 7.-(UP)- Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, who leaves office Jan. 4 after serving eight years, began today to make prep arations for his departure.
 Books, curios, gifts, pictures and odds and ends that had accumu. lated since his first inaugural in 1881, were being packed and trans ported to his home at New Haven.
 A large portrait of himself, which hung in the office of his executive secretary, was removed from the wall and carefully wrapped.
 The governor personally super vised the packing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Market Makes Advance In Very Early Trading
Steel, Motor Shares Took Lead in Fairly Active Dea-
 ings-Other Issues Showed Up Firmly

and General Motors gained 3-4 point to 49. Strong demand also came in for coppers. Anaconda opened in 1000 share block at 34 3-8, up 1, and American Smelting, Interna- 5ionai Nickel and Kennecott had smaller gains.
 Hercules Powder hit a new 1888 high at 73 3-4, up 3-4. Sun Oil also reached new peak for the year at 60, up 1-2 and then extended its gain to a full point. Other oils had frac. tional gains.
 International Harvester rose 1 1-4 points to 60 Ia in a firm group. Aviation shares were active at mod crate gains in thee leaders. Rails moved moderately higher and most utilities improved slightly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Steven Mazzarella, 1885 South Main street. and Anne M. Lewis, 54 South street.
 Adolph R. Du Bicki, 307 Wash ingt0n avenue, and Nella N. Ca- pOcchi 31 Walnut street exten- sion.
 Joseph S. Mason, 1S9 Orange street, and Mary F. SadOski, 189 Orange street.
 Willard M. DeLOng. IT,, ThOm- aston, and Frances O. Ruda, A West Porter street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Suit Withdrawn

The suit for $5,O0O damages filed by Mary Harrigan against Harry J. Carroll, both of Wa terbury, was withdrawn today from the court of common pleas without costs.
 The plaintiff sought damages for a fall Nov. Il, 1937, on prop erty owned by the defendant at 692 East Main street, claiming injuries caused by condition of a hallway.
 Attorneys William B. Fitzger- ald and Harry F. SpelIman rep resented the plaintiff, PeIgrift and Blumenfeld, the defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
ar, on the common.
 Official Statement

far, on the common.
 Official Statement
 Counsel for the company said that an official statement would be forthcoming as soon as officers had been given opportunity to study the Connecticut petition and court de- velopmentS. Doubt as to legality of the courts action in appointing temporary receivers was expressed because of the fact that no advance notice had been given the company. Twenty days are allowed to file an answer.
 MT. Phillips is a director in number of concerns but the amount of his holdings in the McKesson & Robbins company was not learned.
 The amount of securities affected by the suspension from the stock exchange includes 1,282,9 shares of $5 par common stock, 6O5, ,964 shares of $3 series cumulative pref erence stock of no par value, and $15, ,834y000 par value twenty-year 5 1-2 per cent convertible debenutres, due May 1, 1850.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
For the Riddles!

The Waterbury Chapter, Dis- abled American Veterans. met last night to make plans for the an- nual children,S Christmas party, which will be held at Knights of Pythias Hall on the afternoon of the 24th.
 Members of the committee in charge are Michael Callahan, Mi chael Devino, William Keavney, Martin Mattson, Peter Marine, Edwin Glover, Ernest Massicotte, Joseph Cipriano, Albert Carrigan, August Flaherty and Walter Pond.
 The chapter voted donations to the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Anti-Tuberculosis league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07

Lab0rites in the House fo Com mora toss verbal tacks in the path of hrr eloquence.
 Lady Fortune formerly seemed < to have nothing but smiles for the aging, one-time fox-hunting Vr- ginia belle. Her husband and de- voted comrade is the second Wis cou.lt Astor, possessed of beau- coup dollars from his American estates and owning palace in the shape of "Cliveden" on the heights above the Thames some 20 miles from London.
 She has a family of splendid children. She is one of the favor ite hostess of the royal family. She has all the gaiety of youth.
 In the House of Commons her pert sallies, sung out in her semi hoarse but somehow liquid Vr- ginian accents, used to be the bane of the existence of those whom she opposed. Sitting con- tinuously as a member since her first election from Plymouth 19 years ago, a member of the Tory party, she has championed the cause of women and children and never overlooked a chance to shoot arrows at one of her pet bogies - King Alcohol.
 Nancy she was christened. "Nancy" she was to her friends. Nancy" she was when her fel- low members cussed or discussed her.
 RibbentrOp's Host
 But her good fairy, Lady For tune, got cross some time ago. In the course of her social affairs, Lady Astor entertained Joachim von Rib bentrop, ex-wine salesman. He was then Nazi Ambassador to Great Bri- tain and has since been promoted oy Hitler to Secretary for Foreign At- fairs. He was just one of dozens Of prominent men who have dined at the Astor homes. In fact, people or all classes of political beliefs have broken breads at her table.
 But the yarn got around that there was a "Cliveden set" which was all strong for close relations with Germany and sympathetic to the regime. They mentioned Lady Astor and her husband, who owns the Sunday Observer; it's editor, J.. L. Garvin. They named Major John J. Astor, her brother-in-law, who owns the Times; its editor. Godfrey Dawson. Other big-wigs mentioned were the Marquis of Lothian and similar people in the aristocracy and the monied world. The story
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
SEAL SALE NETS
 $l6l.25 TO DATE
Campaign to End Christi mas-Boy Scouts Hike
 to Oxford
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-0932

Middlebury, Dec. 7.-Returns in the Tuberculosis Christmas seal sale being conducted by the Middlebury seal committee from Thanksgiving day through Christmas to date to- tai $16125.
 The monthly supper served in the Congregational church will be in charge of members of the MT. and Mrs. Club in the church social rooms tomorrow evening at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Fred Beebe is general chairman of the affair. Mrs. Charles P. Harper will be in charge of the dining room.
 The Boy Scouts of Troop 1, went on a hike to Oxford Saturday af- ternoon with their scoutmaSter, John Hornbecker, and his assistant, MT. Burritt.
 Mrs. Harry Spickerman of Yale avenue will entertain the Ladies' Pinochle club, at her home, Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. William HeAry White will entertain at predatory party before the Thirty club dinner dance at the Waterbury Country club Friday evening.
 Mrs. John H. Foster is one of the committee chairmen for the Christi mas tea to be given by the Water bury branch of the A. A. U. W. at St. Johns parish from to 6 p. m. Friday.
 Rev. and Mrs. Richard Baxter will be among the patronesses at the play. Moonlight Fantasy, which is to be presented Friday evening by the Dramatic club of St. Mi- chael's church in Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
CHASED HIMSELF

when Eddie Gribbon, who plays the part of Monk in Paramount's Little Orphan Annie" was making pne-reel comedies in the old days, he used to have to literally "go chase himself around the block" In nrder to save actors salaries, Eddie would appear in one scene as rob- Der. Then he would put go on cops clothes and give chase. ID order to avoid complications, he never was allowed to catch up with himself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
CAUSE OF SUICIDE

Philadelphia, Dec. 7--(UP)-Finan- rial reverses today were believed re- sponsible for the suicide of Edward g. Marion, 59, of (294 Sumner streeD Springfield, Mass, who leaped to his death from the eighth floor of the Hotel McAlpin.
 Marion, an advertising man and formerly a Chicago printer, left fare well notes to relatives. He was iden- tified by two brothers who said he had had serious finanical reverses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Mass Meeting

A public mass meeting on the subject of Waterbury's projected low-cost housing program will be held at 8 o'clock next Wednesday night at Wilby High school audi torium with Edward Culligan of Washington, D. C., aide to Ma tional Housing Administrator Ma than Straus, as speaker.
 Chairman William M. Harris of the Waterbury Housing authority, expressed hope that representa- tives of groups opposed to the plan will attend and to discuss objec- tionS to the proposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Naomi Chapter

Naomi chapter, Order of East ern Star, initiated a class of candidates at exercises held at the Masonic temple last night. Guests were present from points as distant as Baltimore, Md, and Rochester, N. Y.
 The chapter will confer 8 de- gree for Evergreen chapter in Naugatuck Dec. 15 The annual Christmas party for children will be held Dec. 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Wanted!

Joseph Burns, 24, of 158 East Main street, and Judson Towne, 24, of uncertain address, were to be turned over to Litchfield authOri- ties by local police today to face burglary charges. A third accused, Fred Eichman, Jr, 25, of South Elm street, was taken to the Litch- field county jail last night.
 The three local men were arrest ed Monday night by local detec- tiveS and state police. They alleg- edly broke into stores i'm Litchfield and WoOdbury securing total loot of more than S1,OOO worth of mer- chandiSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
New Troopers

State Trooper William A. Gruber. of Waterbury, recently graduated from the training school at Ridgefield, has been assigned to the new barracks at Hartford. Timothy J. Foley, also of Waterbury, has been as- signed to Canaan, and Battista A. Buffa. of Torrington will be stationed at Stafford Springs. Announcements of the assign ments were made by Major Frank M. Nichols, head of the State Police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Grotto

A delegation from Waterbury will attend a meeting of the Con- necticut Grotto association at South Norwalk Friday night. The delegations will be headed by Louis Wenzel.
 The program will include din- ner, business meeting and enter tainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Will Admitted

The will of Giovanni Crosse. who died November 18, was admit ted today by Judge Dennis J. Slavin in the probate court.
 A son, Domenico Crosse, is left the bulk of the estate and is named executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff CnrreSnOndentl

London, December 2. - Consider now the griefs of Lady Astor, first woman ever to sit as an elected member of the British House of Commons. It's sad story, mates.
 It used to be roses, roses all the way for her. But now the pesky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
By ELMER 0. WALZER q Limited Press Financial EditOrl

New York, Dec. 7-(UP) Stocks advanced fractions to point under the lead of steel and motor shares in fairly active opening dealings to- day. Bonds improved in moderate trade and cotton futures firmed l to 3 points.
 Bethlehem :rurted 1-8 points to 72 1-4 at the opening and U. S. Steel firmed 3-4 to 63 3-4. Youngs- town Sheet was up 1-2 point at 51, Other issues in the group were up fractionally.
 Chrysler opened at 30 1-4, up l,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
FROSH EATING MORE

Oberlin, O., (UP)-This years Oberlin College freshmen eat much more than last years freshmen and are causing revision of dining hall budgets. One dining hall ma tron reported that where one gall lon of hot breakfast cereal former ly was enough, now five gallons are needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
FURNITURE MAKER

John Howard, now that he has completed Arrest Bulldog Drum- mono" is busy making furniture for the home which he recently mr. chased for his parents. He's an ex- pert amateur cabinet maker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Special to The Democrat)

Special to The Democrat)
 Washington, D. C., Dec. 7-Will Senator Augustine Lonergan, de- feated for reelection in the Con- necticut upset which saw a So- cialist garnering Democratic and Republican votes which might have gone to a Liberal ticket" re- main in Washington after the first of the year?
 Up on Capitol Hill where Sen- ator Lonergan is winding up his legislative affairs there is talk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-07
Phi Beta

A dance is planned for Satur- day night by members of the Gamma chapter, Phi Beta fra ternity. The affair will be held at the Beth Fl synagogue on Cooke street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

chairmen. The students are already engaged in ticket selling contests.
 In addition to selling tickets some students are working on poster pro- jectS and on costumes. Under the supervision of Miss Agnes Gemmil and Joseph Rosse of the faculty, several students are planning and making appropriate posters for the carnival. Keen interest is being ex- hibited in this work by the follow ing contestants: Mildred Pierson. Ella Williams, Shirley Porter, Jos ephine Googins, Marion Martino, William Rinaldi, Domenic Verno, Robert Baker, and Theodore Cocoa.
 To add glamour and color to the occasion the usherettes are making unusually attractive costumes dis playing the schools colors-Black and Gold. This work is being done under the direction of Miss Gertrude Kennedy and Miss Carolyn Hahn of the faculty. The members of the usnerette squad are Mildred Pier son, Laura Seaver, Elnora Phillips, Jane Kelsey, Doris Fournier and Helen Rozus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
| Clergyman And Wife
 Give Sacred Concert
Rev. and Mrs. Reuben Paul KrOn Impress Capacity Audience at Evangelical Lutheran Church Last Night

produced with clearnesS and just the right proportion of intensity for the message of the song.
 His voice was at its best in the masterful singing of such we'll known arias and recitatives as Han del and Mendelssohn composed in their remarkable and incomparable oratorieS Messiah" and Elijah. Rev. Kron divided his "service-in- son" into eight parts, which pre- sented the following message: CD Gods Holiness and Mans Sinful ness, CD He Calls Me, (3) He Leads Me, (O He Renews Me, (5) The Warning, (6) He Preserves Me, CD Joy in Christ, and (8) Farewell. Be- tween each group of numbers the soloist spoke briefly on the message of the song, and explained how it all was based on Dr. Martin Luther's explanation of the Third Article in the Creed. He was ably accompanied in his singing by Herbert Bohlin, who presided at the organ.
 At the beginning of the concert the pastor of the church Rev. E. Einar Kron, spoke briefly and intro- duced the singer. A liberal offering was lifted for the Rev. N. E. Kron scholarship fund, which the Rev. Reuben Kron is raising by means of these concerts to be used as a scholarship at Augustana Theologi- cal Seminary in Rock Island, Illi- nois, 78 year old training school for pastor in the Lutheran AuguStana Synod. The elder Rev. Kron in his life established scholarship at Augustana college also in Rock 1sl- and, named after another son, Luther Kron, who was accidentally killed in his senior year in college. This scholarship has been helpful to many nedey students during the past fifteen years.
 Some of the numbers which Pas tor Kron sang at Zion church last night were Comfort Ye" from the Messiah" by Handel, If With All Your Hearts" and Lord God of Abraham from the Elijah by Mendelssohn, The Lord Is My Light" by AllitSen, Open the Gates of the Temple" by Knapp and others. Rev. and Mrs. Kron sang together in the Swedish language Winter Than Snow" and also the hymn T Need Thee Every Hour"
 Rev. Kron has been giving con- certs in New England this winter, but plans to leave for the west soon, and will take up pastorate in southern Saskatchewan some time in April. His last pastorate was in Lansing, Mich, for period of seven years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03

Twenty five new candidates for the state police force will be named shortly by Commissioner Anthony Sunderland, who will be supplied a list of eligibles by Personnel Direc- tor Harry w. Marsh.
 More than 100 passed eXamina- tion5 given last year. and their names were placed on the available list. Included on the list are the names of four more Waterburians, and local sources predicted that at least one would be selected for the next training period.
 The four Waterburians who are eligible for appointment, by virtue of their successful passing of the mental examination are: William Conlon, who stood 11th on the list; Honorius J. Chabot, John F. Sweeney and John F. Dunphy, Jr. Frank BoWes, who took the eXamina- ton with those previously named, has been appointed, completed the three months training period, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
ACTION EXPECTED
 ON SPEED LIMIT
Suggestion of Supt. Roach to Be Placed Before
 Board Committee

Establishment of a speed limit will be considered by the traffic com- mittee of the board of fire commis- sioners at a meeting to be held in the next week Such step will probably be recommended by Police Superintendent William J. Roach, who has had it under study for some time
 What form the regulation would take is problematical It could be recommended to the board of alder men for adoption as city ordinance, or it could be handed down by the police board as a regulation.
 At yesterdays meeting of the po- lice board, it was decided to bring local traffic regulation up to date. The task will be the duty of the traffic committee which will con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
MORRIS B. PAYNE
 IS GRAND MASTER

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 3.-(UP).- Morris B. Payne, New London, to- day succeeded AnderS Jacobsen, Stafford Springs, as grand master fo the Grand Lodge, of Connecticut, Free and Accepted MasonS.
 Other officers chosen at the 150th annual communication late yester- day were: Deputy grand master, Thomas H. Desmond, Sinsbury; grand senior warden, William E. Hammer, Wethersf1eld; grand junior warden. Walter M. Pickett, New Ha- ven; grand treasurer, Frederick F. Fisher. Windsor; grand secretary, Winthrop Buck, Wethersfeld; grand senior deacon, Anson F. Keeler, South Norwalk, and grand junior deacon, Carlton w. Tyler, South bury.
 Robert s. Walker, Waterbury, was reelected president of the Masonic charity foundation of Connecticut, and George Haines. Wallingford, was reelected superintendent of the Masonic home at Wallingford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
K. K. K.

The Tech Kandid Kamera Klub including ten members, took a hike to Greystone recently. The next meeting will be Feb. 7 at 1:30 p. m.
 Those who took part in the hike were: Paul Ratchford, president, Louis Butterworth, Kenneth Pur- dy, Robert Witty, Tony Rinaldi, Thomas Seymour, Charles Mackey Herbert Barsale. Jane Pon and Hazel DuZenberry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-03
LEWIS IS DOOMED
 FOR PRESIDENT

Washington, Feb. 3-(UP)-Gov. Frank J. Hayes of Colorado told the United Mine Workers Union today that one of its members may some day become president of the United States and said that John L. Lewis is competent to hold the office. Some day we may have one of our members in the White House. Hayes said. We have such a andidate-Such man. I don't know whether he wants to run or not-but we have a man competent to fill the position i'll John L. Lewis
 The 2018 delegates rose to their feet applauding and Hayes contin- ued: T wish this was a national convention of the Democratic party. There wouldn't be any question about the nomination" Hayes, for mer Illinois coal miner. and Lewis predecessor as UMWA president, praised the committee for indus trial organizati ton and denounced the American Fedora ton of Labor for neglecting it's opportunities to or ganize the mass production workers"
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