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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

ments develop. First, there was international and marine radio telegraphic service. Then tele- phony was applied to radio and broadcasting, which provides daily programs of information, culture and entertainment to millions of people, was introduced. He also saw, before his death, the begin nings of television and radio fac- Similie.
 Next year, visitors to the New York Worlds Fair 1889 will be able to see more completely than ever before the many radio de- vices and services which have been produced for mankind as the result of Marconi's work"
 In the exhibit building of the Radio Corporation of America at the New York Worlds Fair, every prase of the present-day radio industry, including some things which will be of service in the immediate future, will be exhibi- ted and demonstrated.
 Just how great the service of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
FANNICK POST IN
 JOINT INDUCTION
Jewish War Vets Hold An= nual Ceremonies :; Honor
 Deceased Members

New officers of David Fannick post and auxiliary, Jewish War Vet erans of the United States, were installed at exercises yesterday af- ternoon at the Beth-El synagogue auditorium. Among the speakers were Rep. Daniel Mahaney, E. Christy Erk, Rev. Roger B. T. An- derson, Mrs. Nellie Lubox of New Haven and Mrs. Raymond Schoen- berg of Bridgeport, state auxiliary president.
 Israel Greenblatt is the new post commander, and Mrs. Bessie Block is the new president of the auxil- iary.
 Memorial services for deceased members of the post and auxiliary were conducted by Attorney Morris Robin, post chaplain.
 The post and auxiliary will hold a Chanukah party for children at the Waterbury Hebrew institute Dec. 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Just thirty-seven years ago to- day, a slender young Italian. Guglielmo Marconi, sat huddled over set of queer looking in- strumentS in an old barracks near St. Johns, Newfoundland. Suddenly, after many minutes of tense waiting, three low buzzes, or dots, broke the silence. It was a momentous occasion; for the Atlantic had been conquered by wireless telegraphy.
 "That day in 1901 is one of the most significant dates in history" David Sarnoff, president of the Radio Corporation of America and for many years an intimate frriend of Marconi, said yesterday. "The success of Marconi in re- ceiving signals in code, transmit ted from Poldhu, near Cornwall, England, is directly responsible for the great, worldwide services of radio today.
 Service Developed
 'Marconi had the good fortune of living to see his early expert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
MUNITION MAKERS
 BANKERS ASSAILED
U. s. Senator Nye Forum Speaker CritiCizes War
 Presidents Policies

Charging 8 definite program for profit by American munitions mak- CTS and bankers led up to our entry into the World War for the two years before war actually was de- clared, Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota told an audience at Second Congregational church last night that little progress has been made toward isolating the United States in event of another major European or foreign war.
 He did say, however, that he be- heyed it would be many times hard CT to convince the average Amerl- can that this country should enter a foreign war now than it was 20 years ago. He criticized severely the wartime president, Woodrow Wil- son, and his cabinet, the bankers whom contrary to Wilson's original policy of providing no loans, per- suaded Wilson 70 allow them to sup ply funds to belligerents.
 Lauding the Monroe Doctrine, Senator Nye discounted reported danger of Nazi invasion of South America. He excoriated the work ings of the neutrality act saying that American firms are supplying war commodities to the Japanese beyond those obtained by the Chi nese and said that while he bell we'd in adequate national defense, the present program is designed to pro- vide transportation of 3 million men across either ocean.
 The speaker was introduced by Rev. Dr. John Curry Walker, pastor, and Rev. John R. Coombs, associate pastor, conducted the question per- iod. The legislator from North Da- kota was applauded vigorously many times during both the formal ad- dress and the question period which followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
ERNEST HOGAN
 PREFERS JAIL
COIOred Man Makes Selec' ton Rather Than Pay-
 iGg$35.26 Fine

Naugatuck, Dec. 12-(UP)-Ernest Hogan of S6 North Elm street, Wa terbury, must have got dizzy in a dice game" Judge John F. Mc- Donough remarked today when giv- ing Hogan the choice of paying $25 and costs of $10.26 or spending IS days in jail on 8 charge of violation of the rules of the road.
 It was brought out that it took Hogan, who is colored, an hour and a half to come from New Haven to Naugatuck on the evening of No vember 6 and Hogan said he only stopped to light a cigaret once.
 Testimony by Harry Schmitz Oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

New Haven road indicated Hosau's car crashed into his as Schtnitz was travelling south and Hogan north on New Haven road, and the colored mans auto careened of into light pole with such force that 1t jefked the wires sufficiently to knock of q cornice on the filling station on the opposite side of the road.
 Schmitz said he was as far over on hts right as he could get and said Hogan was travelling fast. Ho- gan said he had slowed up but could not answer the judge when the lat ter asked why his car should have struck the pole with such force.
 He was arrested by Patrolman Richard Ostrorn. After court, he elected to take the jail sentence.
 Andrew Marki of Pond Hill was fined $lOO and costs of $10.26 oi which $50 was remitted, the charge being driving 8 motor vehicle whils under the influence of liquor. Ser. geant Anthony Malone who made the arrest on October 29 said Mark! was well under the influence. These were the only two cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Overflow Audience 5 Enjoys Card Party Parish Hall Taxed to Capacity So Several Tables of
 Bridge Are Played in Adjoining Homes
WATERVILLE Mrs. R. w. HeniOn-l7s6 ThOmastOn Ave.-Tel 3-5462

Waterville, Dec. PA most sue cessful card party was held tn4S, FIioay 0irht when the Holy Name oocleSy t y nf st. Michael's Church. conouCCeu "45" setback and bridge tourlia- ,.,art in the parish hall with ap, ,,roximately ,Sre 500 playing. The hail !t sI,as f1Iled to overfiowing, making Il necessary for several tables o1 orlose to be played in adjoining homes.
 A team from the Blessed 0acia. e,, ,,,e,,t Church, of Waterbury, Wltll rThomas % Lawlor, captain, won the a,.st ,,rize in the "45" tournament afH n.,ts inc Foresters, of Wstervllle, william Dunlavey, captain, taxing second prize. In the setback Oourlia. 9,, ment. Waterville teams were n, asan, successful, when the Chase @ Meta yUorks, Rollers, with Patrick WhS- ton captain, came out tlrst' aIlo Hank Gagain's team taking second place. - .,,roa +ab,es of bridge, and twenty-six tables W!Ili twelve players, of "45" and setoach' The teams entered were: lmmacu- late Conception, St. Margaret S. I,essed ,.rSS sacrament, St. Michaefs' Foresters of Waterville, George Glg- o4n,s Millwrights, Dan LaVallo 5 Rear Caps, St. Francis Of Waterpury' Chase Metal Works Rollers. St; FaC- rick's of waterbury, Sacred Heart of waterbury, Robert Emmet c!up' of Torrington, Washington Hlii M Edl Renders. Waterville Business Mell, Waterville Old Timers, Chase Metal Works Tube Mill, Chase MeCal works Shipping Department, Cnase Metal works Machine Shop, 1mina- r,ilate Conception, of TerryVllle, three teams from St. Thomas ol waterbury, St. Pauls ot WaterVlile' Elks of Waterbury, St. Johns Of Mlo- dlebury, and the Royal Nelgnoois of Waterbury. ..,o of- file iron was won by Joseph Benolt, ,of wheeler street; a turkey donated hv Edward M. Cookson, was won Dy Mrs. Peter Dutton; turkeys were also won by Mrs. Ann Truelove or wa teryille, Mrs. Mary Evans ot Taylor street. and Edward O'Keefe ot Wash
 inpton street, Waterbury; Mrs. Bart McDonald. of Torrington, was awarded a bushel of Florida trult' a basket of fruit was won by Leo Con- way. of Waterbury, and a large doll was won by one of the girls Of the Senior Catholic Organization or St. Miehaels Church. Fifteen cakes weye awarded, two of the largest go- inn to Mrs. James Card, Of the Blessed Sacramet Church of Water bury, and Helen Burns of Water vile.
 A lunch of doughnuts, cake and coffee was served, with Robert Cos grlf in charge of the catering, as- sisted by fourteen girls of the senior c. Y. O. Patrick F. Shea, was gen. eral chairman, with Daniel Sullivan, co-chairman in charge of the party
 A meeting of the card tournament committee is called for tonight at 7:SO o'clock in the parish hall, fol- lowed by a regular monthly busi- ness meeting of the Holy Name so- ciety at 8 o'clock. A card tourna-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Teacher association VIII CaKe pace tomorrow afternoon, 2:30 o'clock, in the Sprague school gymnasium. Mrs. Elmer Wilson, will preside, and a discussion will take place concern- ing Christmas plans and home ac- tivities for the holiday season. There will be a grab bag and each member attending is requested to bring 8 small gift.
 A special meeting of St. Paul's Episcopal church parish, will be held this evening, 7:30 o'clock, to plan the financing of the parish budget for 1889.
 Card Party Tomorrow
 In order to raise funds for Amer ic Legion rehabilitation work, 8 card party will be held tomorrow evening, 8 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Walter Norman, Pembroke ave- nue. Mrs. Hormon, child welfare chairlady of the Casper s. Davis auxiliary, will be assisted by Mrs. John Byrnes, rehabilitation chair lady. Plans for the Christmas season are that each unit has voted to adopt two families of disabled veterans and provide Christmas gifts for htem, to include two mothers, four girls and four boys. In order to carry out its share of this rehabilitation work, the Casper s. Davis auxiliary is spon- soring the card party Tuesday night. Prizes will be given and refresh ments served.
 Goodwill lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias, will hold it's regular meeting tonight at Fraternity Hall at 8 o. clock. Among other items ot business to be transacted, the slate of officers nominated at the last meeting, will be elected. The following have been selected to guide the destinies of the lodge, for the first six months of 1889: Chancellor commander, Rev. Alison J. Smith; vice chancellor com- mander, William Westwood; prelate Frank R. Wilson; keeper of records eL4ld oCdLo, SLld4 ICo H. 4|1dpC1p 4l1do~ ter of finance, Newell Porch; master of exchequer, Arthur Hirst; master at-arms, Joseph Caron; inner guard Howard Grilley; outer guard, Will liam Harvey; trustees, Carlton Draper, A. K. Warren, Edmund Wilke;; lodge deputy, Edmund Wilke
 A meeting of the Sunday School board of Grace Methodist Church, will be held this evening, 7:30 O. clock, at the church.
 Tomorrow evening, the Epworth League society is going to Thomas ton to attend the monthly rally to be held at the Methodist Church. at 2 o'clock, and go in body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

to the Mt. Manresa retreatants here. He has visited here on several occa- Sions.
 Saturday afternoon James J. Hen- nessey of this city, promoter of the retreatant movement here, visited Staten Island to attend the annual promoters dinner and conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

The origin of the highly decorated and colorful Christmas cards can be traced to the school pieces" or ex- amples of penmanship prepared by schoolboys of old just before the Christmas holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Joseph Gaber, President of the Waterbury Zionist District, will preside, this evening, at an open forum, which will be held at $50, at the Beth-EI Synagogue on Cooke street, under the auspices of the local district. The guest speaker will be the Hon. Wm. |. Siegel of New York. MT. Siegel Is a very interesting speaker pos sessed of a profound knowledge of Jewish and Zionist problems. His return visit to Waterbury is in response to many who heard him about a year ago. All are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Marriages registered in Russia in the first half of this year were 12.l per cent above those in the corre- spending period of 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Moscow, Russia, reports its new subway line cost 36 per cent less than the estimates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

France plans to renature part o1 its wheat surplus of about 22,000, ,OOC pounds by coloring the grains tc render them unfit for human con- sumption.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
GovernOr-EIect

The. Waterbury Rotary club will have as speaker Tuesday Gov Elect Raymond E. Baldwin, at q joint meeting of Rotary and the Kiwanis club at The Elton. Mem bers have been informed that they may bring friends but must notify secretaries of the clubs beforehand so that arrangements may be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Tomorrow evening, the Epworth League society is going to Thomas ton to attend the monthly rally to be held at the Methodist Church. at 2 o'clock, and go in a body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

A meeting of the Sunday School board of Grace Methodist Church, will be held this evening, 7:3O o. clock, at the church.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
PRESIDENT SIGNS
D. c. z0N|NG LAW
Also Approves Measure for
Better Local Control
of Narcotics. {.

Several measures of interest and
importance to the District received
the signature of President Roosevelt
yesterday at Hyde Park, NJ Y, with
approval of others expected before he
returns to Washington.
Chief of the bills signed yesterday
was that modernizing zoning pro-
cedure here, thus bringing 1t into
line with up-to-date zoning laws in
most Of the States.
The legislation was enacted in the
closing days of Congress. after an
extended fight over q provision re-
lating to treatment Of non-conform-
ing uses. The new law authorizes
setting up Of an adjustment board
to consider instances of departure
from strict conformance, but is modi-
fled in the section which aroused
opposition.
The President also signed a bill
carrying the appointment of Arthur
H. Compton of Illinois to the board
of regents of Smithsonian Institu-
ton. and the reappointment of r.
Walton Moore to like post.
A measure calculated to give Dis
tritc police more effective control
over the handling of narcotics also
was approved. The bill, Endorsed by
druggists and physicians of the Dis
trict, is expected to be Of consider
able aid in curbing the present avail
ability of marihuana.
A minor change in the District
banking code also received presiden-
tial approval.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
Brothers Come
TOGrief When
One F0rgets
(St0ry on Page ALL

Two brothers were found guilty by
Judge Hobart Newman in Traffic Court
today and sentenced to pay $25 each
on charge of obtaining drivers per-
NIT by Misrepresentation. A third
youth was cleared.
The testimony was to the effect that
Clarence Mayfield, colored, 19, of 1907
Capital avenue NE. recently took the
written test for operators permit and
passed it with a mark Of 95. He
failed, however to pass the road test.
Disappointed, he returned home and
told his brother Robert, %, and the
latter, according to his testimony, de-
cided to get the permit as a surprise
for his brother.
Aided by Winston L. Stewart, COL
ored. . New York chauffeur, who was
visiting here, Robert went to tie Traf-
f1c Division, filled out an application
in his brothers name and passed the
road test without difficulty.
Everything was fine until Policeman
Thomas E. West inquired what month
Robert was born. Forgetting for a mo-
ment that he had given March In the
application, he gave the month of his
own birth. August. The one little slip
was the downfall Of the brothers.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
CAPT. WALTER W00DS0N
NOW REAR ADMIRAL
Naval Aide to President Takes
Oath as Judge Advocate

Capt. Walter B. Woodson, U. s. NJ,
naval aide to President Roosevelt.
yesterday afternoon took the oath Of
office as Judge advocate general Of the
Navy, automatically advancing in rank
to the grade Of rear admiral.
Admiral Woodson relieved Rear Ad-
miral Gilbert J. Rowcliff, who will
assume command Of cruisers, Scouting
Force. Admiral Woodson will con-
tinue his duties as naval aide In addi-
ton to his new duties until the depar-
ture of the President on his western
trip.
The oath was administered in the
Office of the judge advocate general by
Comdr. Stephen B. Robinson, U. s. NJ,
assistant to the judge advocate general.
Upon arrival Of the President on
the West Coast, Comdr. Daniel j.
Callaehan, U. s. NJ, will report to him
as naval aide, succeeding Admiral
Woodson. Comdr. Callaghan has been
selected for promotion to captain.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
SLUM REHOUS|NC
PLAN|SPR0POSED
IhIder's Program Calls for
8 Projects in Southeast
and Southwest Sections.

An extensive Slum reclamation and
low-rent housing program in South
east and Southwest Washington was
proposed to the District Alley Dwelling
Authority late yesterday by John
Ihlder, executive officer, to initiate q
new s15,000,000 program authorized
in recent legislation passed by Con-
gress.
Eight projects are included in Mr..
Ihlders proposed program. The To-
cations were not revealed.
To Visit Proposed Sites.
Members Of the Authority. headed
by Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen.
chairman, will visit the sites of the
proposed projects Monday. as a pre-
lude to filing application with the
United States Housing Authority for
funds to finance the program. In
addition to M. Hazen. the A. D. A.
is composed of David Lynn, supervis-
ing architect Of the Capitol, and
Arno B. Cammerer of the National
Capital Panx and Planning Commits
sion.
Nathan Straus. administrator of the
U. S. H. A., indicated sometime ago
his agency would be prepared to ad-
vance 10000, 900 to the District A.
D. A. as soon as Congress approved
legislation making changes In the A.
D. A. Act for the District.
Would Rehouse Affected Families.
Commissioner Hazen said the new
low-cost housing projects would be
designed primarily to accommodate
families who will be forced to move
out Of slum areas that would be wiped
out under the new program. 1t is
the hope of the Authority. he ex-
planned, to acquire property in the
various areas by direct purchase to
avoid long legal process through
condemnation. Existing law requires
that direct purchases be made at not
more than 30 per cent of the as
sessed value.
Changes in the A. D. A. Act, making
possible the new slum clearance and
low-rent housing program. we're ap-
proved by Congress in the closing
days Of the last session.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
DONOVAN To CALL
ON D. c. AGENCIES
TO MAP BUDGET
1910 Fiscal Year Figures
Demanded by Federal
Bureau Sept. IS.
AUDITOR TO PREPARE
DATA FOR GUIDANCE
Entry of New Commissioners Into
Picture May Delay Presentation
of Needs.

Maj. Daniel j. Donovan, District
auditor and budget officer, revealed
today he planned to call on all NUM-
cipal department heads within, the
next few days to begin the preparation
of their budget estimates for the 1910
fiscal year.
The Federal Budget Bureau already
has instructed Maj. Donovan to have
the complete 1910 District estimates
ready for its consideration by Sep
tember IS. Maj. Donovan intends
to give the municipal officials until
August IS to prepare their estimates.
This will allow the Commissioners q
month in which to revise the esti-
mates, and cut the total budget to
meet anticipated revenue in the 1910
fiscal year.
Demands Overshoot Revenue.
It is customary for the department
heads to submit estimates calling for
funds totaling millions of dollars in
excess Of the revenue that will be
derived from various sources.
As guide to both the Commits
sioners and subordinate municipal
officials, Maj. Donovan is preparing
a financial statement showing the
condition Of the District treasury at
the close Of the present fiscal year
June 30, as well as at the close Of the
coming fiscal year, together with the
estimated revenue In the 1910 fiscal
year. He plans to have the statement
completed by July /.
New Commissioners Due.
Although the Budget Bureau has
called for the District estimates by
September Is, there is little likeli-
hood they will be ready by that date.
The District Is scheduled to get two
new Commissioners before that date,
and it is likely they will want to peruse
the estimates carefully before sending
them to the Budget Bureau.
Col. McCoach Is scheduled to come
to Washington sometime in August
to succeed Engineer Commissioner
Sultan. Commissioner George E.
Allen plans to go on leave about that
time. His resignation will become
effective September l. While there
has been no intimation from the
White House as to when President
Roosevelt will name his successor, It
is likely the appointment will be made
before September /.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
MEMORIAL FIGHT
ECHOES IN UNION
Central Labor Orr aization
Condemns Pre- S for
Opposition to Project.

The Central Labor Union last night
condemned the daily press OF WASH
ington for opposing erection Of the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial accord
ing to present plans, taking the posi-
ton postponement Of its building
would not be in the best interests of
labor.
The resolution was introduced by
Leo G. Mitchell, delegate Of Stone and
Marble Masons, No. 2.
Despite opposition led by Cornelius
Ryan, delegate of Newspaper Press
mems Union, No. 6, who said, 1T is not
our business to say what any paper
should print" the motion was car
ried by substantial majority.
The resolution said:
Whereas the Washington daily
press, through its editorial pages, has
seen fit to discourage and belittle the
erection Of the Jefferson Memorial in
this city. which would help to create
work for many skilled and unskilled
laboring men, both in Washington
and in other cities; therefore, be it
resolved that the Central Labor Union
go on record as condemning the
Washington daily press for its opposi-
ton to the Jefferson Memorial as ex-
pressed in these editorials"
Edward ]. Tracey, delegate for
Office Workers Union. No. 1177s, an.
nounced his union was picketing the
Keystone Automobile Club.
The entire Office force, which was
being organized into his union. was
locked out Saturday through tele-
graphed orders from Philadelphia, he
said, after they had threatened to
strike If the club would not negotiate
contract
Alleged refusal Of the HARRINGTON
Hotel to negotiate with 16 mattresses,
members of the Hotel and Restaurant
Employees Alliance, local 78l, was re-
ferred to the Executive Committee for
investigation.
Newspaper Pressmen,s Union, No. 6,
announced 1t had indorsed David J.
Lewis for United States Senator from
Maryland.
Charles B. McCloskey, vice president
Of the G. L. q. and delegate for Bakers
and Confectioners, No. 11s. asked con-
tinuing cooperation Of the union in
dealing with the High Ice Cream Co.
Were going to stick it out" he said.