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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20
Senate Passes Measure
For Marine Labor Board

Washington, d. G. (ILNSl The
senate, without record vote, passed
an amendment to the merchant marine
act, creating labor board Of the sea.
The board provided for will be COM
posed Of three persons. 1t is given
only feeble and uncertain powers Of
arbitration and mediation. 1t is re-
quired to make recommendations by
March 1, 1910, for permanent mer-
chant marine policy; and when that
day arrives, the board goes out Of
existence.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20

Chairman John Il. Lewis, of the
CIO, backed Murray's proposal for a
national conference.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20

Success always means downright
hard work!
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20
TRANSFERS GET AFL GAS
STATION LOCAL UNIONS

Washington, D. c. The executive
council Of the American Federation Of
Labor, in session here, transferred
jurisdiction over AZ A. +. of L. Case
line Station Attendants Unions to the
international Brotherhood Of Team
sters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and
Helpers Of America. The unions have
a membership Of approximately 5,100
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20

1t is impossible to get real mad
with a pipe in your mouth.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20

Subscribe for The Press.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1938-05-20

The union label is the best Organ
izer" of labor unions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05

zU,1S6, 1882
showing drop Of 20,l98,149 or a
loss in income far greater than the
deficit incurred during these years.
1t is also interesting to know that
the receipts Of the general fund for
the fiscal year beginning July /,
1890 was $25. 1855, 200 and In the year
beginning July I, 1888 1t was only
sic, 400, 1913, sheet drop IN the state
income during those two years Of
$4,000, 900.
1t is also interesting to know
that the fixed capital Of the state of
Connecticut, as shown by the inven-
tory Of the various departments,
commissions, etc. have increased
during this period from $39,539, 5779
to $53,094.7 85, or an increase in the
fixed assets of the state Of approx
mately $4,000, 900. This Is evidenced
by the building program which was
started before Governor Cross en-
trance into state politics and COM
pleted after he became governor,
such as the Fairfield State hoSpi-
tai. the State once building, Sea-
side Sanatorium and various other
additions and improvements to ex-
isting institutions.
If the state Of Connecticut were q
private corporation it would have to
include among It's fixed assets this
increase In fixed capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
400 MEN AWAIT
WPAPLACEMENTS

State WPA Administrator Vincent
j. Sullivan announced today that a
total of 400 men will be employed In
the towns of Sprague, Lisbon, Leb-
anon, Bozrah, Colchester, North
Stonington, Franklin, Preston, Girls
void, Ledyard, Stonington and
Montville to combat the fire hazard
existing In the forest area in New
London county.
The men to be employed win be re-
Questioned through and must be
registered with the United States
Employment Service. WPA represent
tatives will be in each town at II
a. m. Monday, November z, to make
the necessary assignments.
Although this work was tempo
rarily delayed due to transportation
and equipment difficulties, the mat
ter was satisfactorily ironed out at q
conference between Governor Cross
Mr.. Sullivan and Colonel Hewes, anc
work is now ready to go forward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Congressman Smith
In WhirIwind FinisI
Over 1000 Throng TOrringtOn Hall for Enthusiastic
RaIIy-LOcaI Nominees Address Rallies

Cong. J. Joseph Smith made 3
whirlwind tour of this section of
Connecticut last night, speaking to
a crowd at Torrington numbering
more than 1000 persons and over
flowing the City Hall; at Seymour.
other Litcffield towns, and at the
Franco-American hall, South Main
street, Waterbury, where the packed
hall was inadequate and a public
address system was installed, so that
those outside might hear the Water
bury Congressman and other Demo-
cratic candidates.
Cong. Smith told the Waterbury
audience that the coming of former
President Herbert Hoover to Hart
ford ten days ago Showed Con-
necticut that the Republican party
is not the new parry" it claims to
be but seeks to have the voters of
this state return control to the Re
publicans in a move "back to
Hooverism."
He reminded the several hundred
at Franco-American hall that the
Republicans had taken most of the
Democratic platform" and had at
tempted TO assume the guise Of
liberal party"
Look At Records
But look at the records Of their
candidates" he said. From the
leader, Raymond E. Baldwin down
the line, they have opposed Governor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
MEXICAN OFFICIAL
PAYS CITY VISIT

Solomon Kahan, chief civil engi-
neer of the Mexican government,
was Waterbury visitor as the guest
Of his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
!. N. Albert Of SO Cooke street.
+ Mr.. Kahan, speaking In an official
capacity stated that the Mexican
government has appropriated sums
for the building Of new schools, and
water projects.
Asked how he liked America on
his first visit in twelve years, Mr..
Kahan stated, "It's grand and
there's not a dull moment, you have
action here every minute, and no
siestas Gs they have in Mexico from
Is o'clock In the afternoon"
Before leaving his native country.
he had Just completed road pro-
ject similar to the new highway on
South Main street, and praised It
very highly.
He left this morning for New York
where he win be the guest of Mayor
Lac uardia. and win also be guest
in the following cities: Chicago, st.
Louis, Texas and Monterary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05

ABOVEs Reminiscent of the
famous Chinese Wall but actually
the latest thing In tank traps, the
one-shaped steel and concrete
blocks shown in the photo guard
mile after mile Of the western
frontier Of Germany. They are tn,
tank trap section Of the Siegfried
Line. The fortress ut the right In
this picture can be shifted TO block
roads since it is mounted on rails.
LEFT: Here is the inside Of =
cOzy machine gun nest In one Of
the forts In Germany's new Sieg-
fried Line. Machine-gunners, clad
in the newest military equipment,
are shown training their baby at
some imaginary enemy. War-lord
Hitler has boasted that these are
the worlds most gigantic forth
fications.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
OUT-OF.TOWNERS
MUST POST BOND
Police Supt. Plans Idea to
Insure Court APP
pearance

Out-of-town and out y Of state
motorists arrested here will here
after have to post bonds to insure
their appearance In court, Police
superintendent william j. Roach
announced today. In the past they
have been merely notified by the
arresting officer to appear In traf-
nc court.
Drivers not residing In Waterbury.
who are arrested for violations Of
the motor vehicle law. win be
brought to police headquarters and
booked. They must post bond be-
fore being freed.
Supt. Roach said that some
motorists, when only notified for
court, have disregarded the arrest
ing officer and have failed to APP
pear. This has entailed issuing war.
rants for their arrest and return to
this city.
One Of the principal reasons for
the new procedure Is the case OF a
Long Island attorney who was ar
rested here on q charge Of violating
the rules Of the road. Police said he
agreed to appear In court, but he
failed to do so. The violation was
not an extraditable one, and all
that could be done was contact with
New York state motor vehicle au-
thorities regarding the suspension
Of his license.
When this was done, after notices
by letter had failed, the driver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Attorney Healey, DEM
ocratic Nominee Ex-
plains Function
of Office.

Attorney Patrick Healey, DEM
ocratic candidate for Judge of
Probate, has been conducting his
campaign in the form of an ex-
PLANTATION to the people of this
district just how the court func-
tons and how important part it
plays in the affairs of every per-
son. His recent radio talk, which
should be read by everyone, is as
follows:
The Probate Court is of the
highest public Importance and of
the most intimate personal con-
Germ. It deals with those things
which are dearer to us than life
itself. In time Of death and other
serious trouble, those afflicted
must go to the Probate Court.
The Probate Court transacts a
wide variety of business. This
court probates wills. It supervises
and controls the administration Of
the property and estates of de-
ceased persons and the manage
ment of trust estates, of the prop
erty of minors, of incapable per-
sons, and, in general, of all those
who because of age or mental in
competence are not in position to
handle their own affairs.
Minors
Large powers over the persons
of minors and insane persons are
committed to this probate court.
It has jurisdiction to commit girls
to the Connecticut Industrial
School for Girls, and to other in
situations, to commit dependent
and neglected children to tempo
rary homes, to commit to the
home for Incurables at Newing-
ton. the State Hospitals at Mid
dletown and Norwich, and the
school for mentally deficient at
Lakeville, and to commit insane
persons, habitual drunkards, and
epileptics to appropriate asylums.
The Probate Court has control
over the remains Of those who
die, to determine who shall direct
the funeral and, the ceremony and
manner and place Of burial.
The Probate Court has super
vision over executors, administra-
tors, trustees, guardians. conserva-
tors and all such fiduciaries. 1t is
the sacred duty of this court to
safeguard and protect widows. or
phanS, heirs, deviSeS, legateeS,
beneficiaries, incompetents, cred
itors, and the interests of each
and every person in every case
which comes before 1t.
From this summary, 1t is plain
that the Importance of the Pro-
bate Court cannot be overesti-
mated.
The probate law Of Connecticut
Is necessarily a great separate
body of the law of this state, both
as to the substance of the law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
PROBATE COURT
Principles of Court
Viewed as Highly
Important And
Distinctive.

and as to the procedure by which
it is applied. The principles Of
probate law are numerous and
important and distinctive, and
are to be found In the general
statutes of the state, and in the
decisions of the supreme and SUI
per;or courts. Many probate cases
are affected by International Law
and by the covenants and treaties
between the United States and
the other sovereign governments
throughout the world. Not infre-
quently rulings and procedure in
the Probate Court require the ap-
plication of provisions and articles
of the Constitution of the United
States and of the Constitution Of
the State of Connecticut.
Complete Power
The court of probate has COM
plete power to make all decisions,
to enter all orders, and to do all
things that may be necessary in
the performance of its duties
This court is not hampered by
unyielding forms as are ordinary
courts of law, but can mould and
adapt its proceedings, orders and
DEGREES so as to meet the exigen-
cies of the particular case before
it, and so as to do entire justice
between all parties In interest.
This court has the duty and re-
sponsibility Of approving or dis
approving the accounts of admin
istrators, executors, trustees,
guardians, conservators, and all
other fiduciaries, of determining
who are the heirs Of an estate and
their respective shares, of adjudi-
eating the validity Of debts set
forth in an account, of determin-
ing whether or not the sale of
land is necessary or advisable, Of
deciding whether a compromise Is
for the best interests of all con-
cerned, of determining the amount
of succession and inheritance
taxes. as well as of passing on
countless numbers of other vitality
important matters.
Responsibilities
might go on and on as to the
great powers, duties, and respon-
sibilities of the probate court and
its operation, but what I have
already said makes it clear that
this court comes closer to all the
people of this community, and in
more vital and important matters,
than any other court in our jul
dicial system.
The administration of such a
court necessarily requires char
acter, training, ability and exper-
fence, and over and above all, a
patient, sympathetic understand
ing of the situation of each per-
son who comes before it. and a
will and determination to make
the way Of the widow, the orphan
and the afflicted smooth and SIM
pie and economical to the utmost
From your own experience, OF
that Of your relatives or friends,
you know the qualities of mind
and heart, and the training, ex-
perience and ability the Judge OF
Probate should have.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
ION the Market"

Permission to sell four
story brick building at 315-317
Bank street Is sought by Bank
Commissioner Walter Perry in
. motion filed in superior court
today. An offer of $500 has
been received. The property is
listed in the assets Of the Mer-
chants Trust Company Of which
Commissioner Perry is receiver.
The building has been ap-
praised at $500, and cost the
bank S3,974.46. The sale will
be completed without necessity
Of paying commission to an
agent. Cash Of $1,000 will be
paid and the balance will be
offered in . five-years' mort
gage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
mo TIE-UP WITH
PRESENT REGIME.
Atty. Lynch Free Of All
Political EntangIements,
Campaign Promises

Attorney George Lynch, Repub-
lican candidate for judge Of probate,
declared in a radio address last
night that he is "free Of all political
entanglements" and that there "is
no link between himself and the
present administration"
He promised to exercise his judi
cial discretion reasonably, fairly
and dispassionately," and attacked
the politically minded judge" who
can use the court OF start the foun-
dalton work for the creation of a
political machine"
If elected, Attorney Lynch said,
he would be judge without politi-
cal tie-ups, without political obliga-
tons to any person.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
| Salvation Army
Fund $2,178.O8

Contributions within the past
"a hours boosted the maintenance
appeal fund Of the local Saliva
tlon Army corps to the present
total Of $2,I5S.OS. As the public
IS rapidly appreciating the urgent
necessity Of cooperating 50 that
the army may continue its splen-
did program Of welfare activities
the committee expects that over
the Weekend many who have dee
Iayed sending In their donations
win contribute.
Speaking last evening over Sta
tom WATR Adjutans Hugo WI
berg, commanding officer, ex-
pressed the O. ps' gratitude for
donations TO date.
Latest donations are acknowl-
edged from the following: wiz
liam T. Carpenter, Jennie N. Tate,
John b. Bradley, John Visscher,
Fannie N. HnIlock and the eHn-
pIoyes Of che Citizens Manu-
factuEers' National Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
"A Mistake"

Attacking the New Deal as a
mistake Paul Cornell. manager
Of public relations for the Repub-
lican state committee, last night in
a radio talk continued to assail the
bettered economic conditions as
not showing the recovery" which
is one of the primary Republican
promises within its platform.
He criticized the WPA and said
that unemployment is the issue
overshadowing other. issues in the
country. He said the New Deal has
not been friendly to the American
business system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Highway Department
Draws From SO Funds
Financial Picture of State of Connecticut Supplied
By Controller Explanation Given

state Controller Charles c. Swartz
has prepared a formal statement in
regard to the income and inventory
picture Of the State Of Connecticut.
He presents for the benefit Of all
voters of Connecticut closeup Of
some of his administrative duties.
His statement follows:
The ordinary recurring expendi-
lures of the State Of Connecticut
all come from the General fund. In
addition to the General Fund there
are over fifty special funds. such
as the Motor Vehicle Receipts
which, after deducting the expens-
es Of running the Motor Vehicle
Department and a small amount
for State Policy Patrol, are all spent
upon the highways Of the State of
Connecticut. Thee cannot possi-
bly, be deficit in any Of the spe-
cial funds and If the expenses Of
the State of Connecticut should ex-
coed its income that deficit then
would be charged against the Cen
eral Fund.
In the four years preceding Gov
ernor Cross entrance into State po-
litics the receipts for the General
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
GAS OPERATORS
DRAW $40 FINES

Five gasoline station operators
who admitted selling gasoline OF
one brand from pumps labelled with
the name of another brand were
fined $40 and costs each by Judge
Edward Mascolo in city court this
morning.
Pointing out that the penalties
were light, Judge Mascolo declared:
at has been brought to my atten-
ton that much bigger concerns than
you men operate are doing the same
thing but the law hasn't managed
to catch up with them yet"
Pleading guilty to charges of
fraudulent sale Of gasoline were
Joseph Bonacassio, %. of 1901 East
Main street; Theodore Sciota, A.
of q Branch street; Domenic Ris-
ucci, 43, of 10 Branch street; AL
bert Bollelo, 40, of So Canal street:
and Peter Stolfi, Is, of 2 Hazel
street.
The men were arrested on war
rants issued by Prosecutor Charles
Summa after investigation by the
gasoline division of the state de-
partment of motor vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
GEORGE COLLIER
SCORES AS DAN
Litchfield Players to Re-
peat might Must Fall"
Twice Today

Emelyn Williams Night Must
Fall" recently popularized by the
cinema Is the latest offering pre-
sented to Waterburians by the pop
ular Litchf1eld Players or to be more
formal by Charles o. Carey's Litch-
field Theater Company.
The first Of three performances
was staged in the Waterbury Wo-
mems Club last evening. The repeat
presentations will be attractions this
afternoon ana evening.
Mystery play lovers will find a
fulfillment Of their eerie anticipa-
lions more English atmosphere by
attending Might Must FALL They
will have the pleasure of witnessing
George Collier, popular lead, steal
ing the show by splendid interpre-
tation of the role of DAN, the
young man who has q "yen" for
murder. He is given excellent sup
port Of course, by other members of
the cast, particularly June Thomp-
son. The personnel incidentally In
cludes:
Mrs. Bramson -. June Thompson
Olivia Grayne -. Deborah Wing
Hubert Laurie -. Charles Norwood
Nurse Libby ......... Lucy Durgin
Mrs. Terrence ..... Ann Lovelace
Dora Parkoe ....... Sybil Heating
Inspector Belsize -. H: e. Currier
Dan ................ George Collier
Special mention must also be
given to Charles Norwood, June
Thompson, Deborah Wing and H. E.
Currier, the versatile stage director.
It was announced last evening
that the next play of the Litchfield
players would be the popular COM
edy 1.-The Late Christopher Bean"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05

This grove Is dedicated as part Of
the Mattatuck Councils program in
the National Rehabilitation Program
to the principles upon which our
republic stands, The purpose of
National Rehabilitation IS:
/. To rekindle public mind to the
splendor Of Americas free institute
tons and to offer an opportunity
for personal rehabilitation to the
principles Of civil and religious
liberty.
?. To popularize the Bill Of
Rights.
3. To proclaim again the power
Of the ideal Of freedom to unite men
Of divergent races and creeds.
4. To re-assert the demands which
the institutions Of a republic make
on the integrity and the large
indebtedness Of the individual.
5. To stimulate that faith which
has been the nations strength; faith
in liberty, faith in man. faith in
America and faith in God.
The Mattatuck Council, Boy
Scouts o. America, wishes to ex-
press its thanks and sincere appre-
citation to the more than 1875 organ
izatiotls. representing thousands of
citizens, whose interest IN the future
citizens of our country has made it
possible to establish this memorial
to our Constitution.
Dedication PROGRAM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
City Manager

Harold F. White, president of the
Good Government association, and
william w. eager spoke last night
at q meeting of the association at
Davenport hall, the former pre-
dieting that Waterbury citizens
will have opportunity to vote on
whether they want a city manager
form Of government. Mr.. White
said that the General Assembly
probably will pass a law compell-
ing Waterbury to live under a city
manager charter because Of grand
jury charges.
MIR. eager described the work
ings Of the city manager plan and
outlined what he termed the ad-
vantages Of this type Of govern
ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Benefit

Approximately 200 persons at
tended benefit card party for
the Franciscan Friars of Atone
ment, Graymoor, Garrison, N. Y,
last night at Elks' hall. Homemade
foodstuffs were sold and prizes
were awarded at playing tables.
Mothers of local young men
for admittance to the order ar
ranged the party. Mrs. Jennie
Donahue was chairman Of the
committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
SHORT CALENDAR
SESSION IS SET

Judge Earnest G. Simpson will
conduct q short calendar session Of
superior court Thursday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock next week, inasmuch
as courts will be in recess Friday,
November II, Armistice day.
Court cases have been assigned
for hearing from Tuesday through
Thursday Of next week.
Commencing Tuesday, November
Is, however, jury cases vii lbe heard.
In all probability, q woman will
serve on jury for the first time in
the Waterbury superior court start
ing November Is.
No jury cases have as yet been
tried In superior court here since
women became eligible for jury
service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Given Nolle

Charged with violation of the
plumbing ordinance, John Jadonisi
40, OF N226 Legion avenue, New
Haven, received a nolle in city court
today. Plumbing Inspector James
Walker said he complied with the
instructions Of the plumbing depart
ment.
Continuances to Monday were
given to Edward r. harrington, 81,
Of Litchfield street, Thomaston, and
william L. Stevens, "a. Of Main
street, Oakville, charged with speed
ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Juveniles

Judge Edward Mascolo con-
Quoted hearings in eight cases
at the weekly session Of juve-
nile court yesterday afternoon.
Five of the youngsters were
placed on probation. The other
three cases were continued.
Eight other boys were brought
in and reprimanded for failure
to report to the probation OFF,
Ger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Brush Fires

A brush fire on property Of the
Chase Brass g. Copper Co., on
Winchester street, was extin-
guished by the Walnut street en-
CINE company last night.
Yesterday afternoon the East
Main street bungalow station
company quelled a brush fire on
property of the Mattatuck Mfg.
Co., on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Spotlighting
Brass City News
Driver

Harry e. CottrelI, so, Of 1778
Thomaston avenue, was ar
rested ON D charge Of failure
to grant the right Of way, fol-
lowing an accident at Kings
bury and Savings streets early
today. The other car involved
was driven by Charles Butler,
Of 1893 Wolcott street.
Motor Patrolmen James Mag
ner and Thomas Phelan motif
fed Cottrell to appear in traffic
court Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
PontelandOlfO Society

The P0nteIandoIfo Womcn's
society held its annual dinner
dance last night mt Waverly
Inn, with more than leo couples
attending. Mrs. Christine valiett
and Mrs. Maria Fisher were CO.
chaiEmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05
Constitution Grove
Dedicated Tomorrow
Scores Of Societies to Be Represented at Ceremonis
at New Plymouth Scout Camp; Program Given

Constitution Grove of the Mattatuck Council of Boy
Scouts new camp at Plymouth will be dedicated to five
point purpose at solemn ceremonies tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock High ranking scout leaders, city and church
OFFICIALS, and representatives of than 125 military
and fraterual will in the rnorn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-05

TAalns are now running over
the new SOO-mile Iran railway. cost
ing $50, 0O0, 600. which connects the
Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.