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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
TO ALL CONTRACTORS:

Proposal forms are now available for the construction of the follow ing projects. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the 506. State Office Building, Hartford, Connecticut, until 1 P. M. (E.S.T.) Tuesday, September 6, 1898. Propos- al forms may be obtained at Room 506 where plans of these projects may be examined.
 FEDERAL AID PROJECT
 F. A. S. No. 8A
 Town of Sinlnsbury, A 22 fit. skew span reinforced concrete slab bridge and approaches over Hop River on Route No. 167. Plans in Hartford Residency.
 Aid Project shall be done in ac- cordance with Special Provisions for Highway Projects financed with Federal Aid Funds available to the State for the fiscal year 1887 (Regu- lar Federal Aid Funds).
 The minimum rates of wages to be paid to the different grades of labor on rhe above projects shall be as follows:
 Unskilled Labor 50 cents per hour Intermediate Grade Labor .......
 .............. 60 cents per hour Skilled Labor =. 75 cents per hour
 The minimum rates of wages to be paid labor of the various classi- fcations shall be in accordance with the current schedule of wages es- abolished by the Labor Board, State of Connecticut, as provided in Chap ter 311, Public Acts of 1885, entitled "An Act Concerning the Establish ment of a Prevailing Rate or Wages on Road and Bridge Work by the State;" but in no case less than the minimum shown above for the diff ferent grades of labor.
 MERRITT PARKWAY PROJECT
 Towns of NOrwnlk = WestpOrt: About 3150 it. of single rail type and about 47So it. of double rail type rustic guide fence. Plans in New Haven Residency.
 TRUNK LINE PROJECTS
 Town of Stratford; Installation of about 148 ft. of reinforced concrete pipe on Barnum Ave. Plans in New Haven Residency.
 Town of West HnrtfOrd: Installa- ton Of about 56 it. of reinforced concrete pipe on Route No. 9. Plans in Hartford Residency.
 TOWN AID PROJECTS
 Town of Ridgefeid: About 5475 it. Of rolled bank run gravel on Florida Road. Plans in New Mil ford Residency.
 Town of Somers, About S422 ft. of rolled bank run gravel on John Wood Road and Fields Road. Plans in Hartford Presidency.
 Town of SOuthbury: About 3200 of rolled bank run gravel on ket- tletown Road. Plans in New Mill ford Presidency.
 SPECIAL NOTICE TO APPLY
 ON ALL BIDS
 All bidders are required to inform themselves fully of the conditions relating to construction and labor under which the work will be or Is now being performed, and the Contractor must employ so far as possible, such methods and means in the carrying out of his work as will not cause any interruption or interference with any other Con- tractor.
 NOTE: A certified check or surety company bond on form furnished by the Highway Commissioner for one third of the amount of the bid must accompany each proposal unless the Contractor shall have filed with this office an Annual Proposal Bond. The State Highway Commissioner re- serves the right to reject any and all bids.
 WILLIAM J. COX. STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER August IT, 1888. 8-23-30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
. ADDITIONAL SPORTS ,..1
Mrs. Myrtle Conway First
 Chase. c. c. Champion

[ Mrs. Myrtle Conway of Lake Hitchcock became the first womens golf champion of the Chase Coun- try Club by virtue of richly earned 19 hole victory over Miss Nina Birs Sunday afternoon. The match took its place as the closest competition among local women seen on any course during the season, for, des- pite a start by the eventual winner which gave her three hole lead at the end of the first nine, Miss Birs rallied some to become only one down at the end of the 415 yard dog-leg thirteenth.
 Nip and Tuck
 They halved the fourteenth, Mrs. Conway came back to win the short 118 yard 18th and the contestants broke even again on the sixteenth, leaving Miss Birs dormie two, that is two holes down and two to play. On the last two holes, both difficult, Miss Birs squared the match, due to some good putting bringing the title match into extra hole play.
 Both had good drives on the 18th hole, with the match being decided in favor of Mrs. Conway after she had made an excellent approach shot, as Miss Birs was too strong with her approach to the green, losing 8 stroke coming back. The regulation two butts gave Mrs. Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
CENTURYS VS. WOLVES

The 20th Century A. c. softball team will cross bats with the North End Wolves tonight at 6:30 o'clock at the old Rockville ball diamond. In 8 game early in the season the Wolves tock the 20th Century by score of to 2. Also at stake there will be a large sum of money rang ing from fifty to one hundred dol lars The Wolves have secured softhall twirler from New Britain and will be seen in action against Frankie Edmonds who will get the roll call for the 20th Century. All members of the 20th Century team will meet at LaCava's News Stand at 5:30 o'clock and will proceed by auto to the ball park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
NOTICE

At meeting of the Democratic Town Committee held Monday, Aug. 22nd, the following were appointed to act as Moderators at the Demo- cratic Primaries in the 18th Sena- Aug. 25, 1888:
 1-1 Harry Matthews, 23 MunsOn Sf. Az John Delaney, -. 9O1 Bank St. 4-3 John Mulhern .. 20 Madison St. 4-4 Joseph Negreira, 16O Kelsey St. 5-2 Thomas Fitzgerald. Q Ridge St. 5-3 James Ryan -. 73 Pleasant St. 5-4 John J. Kane, 1O1 IdylwOOd Ave. 5-5 William r. Cunningham.
 .......... 1899 East Main St. J-0 Peter F. FnIlOn,
 .......... .143 LakevIew Ave. 5-7 Wm. J. LOyett, 5S Mansfield Ave. S-23-1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
HACKERS DRILL

Manager Michael J. Purcaro re- quests all players to be on hand tonight at the rear of St. Joseph's s hall at 2 o'clock. At the drill will be several new players who pas- timed with one of the local high schools last season.
 The Plotter's manager has signed former gridiron star to coach the line, and with this new help are sure of again winning the valley championship.
 At tonights drill measurements for new jerseys will be taken and all players must be on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
LIQUOR PER NIT NATIGE AE ARRIIEA TInN

This is to give notice that I, William r. Hanley. of 231 Robbins St.. Waterbury. Conn, have filed an application dated Aug. 23rd. 1888, for Restaurant (FrlD Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 450 North Main St.. Wal erbury, Conn. The business Is own cd by William r. Hanley. of 23l Robbins St., Waterbury, Conn, and will be conducted by William F. Hanley. of 231 Robbins St., Water bury, Conn. as permittee.
 WILLIAM F. HANLEY.
 Dated Aug. 23rd, 1888. S-23-30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
LIQUOR PERMIT NnNIGE AE RRIIlt tNIA M

This is to give notice that I, Anthony R. Ziminsky, of 157 East Farm St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed in application dated Aug. 22nd, 1888, with the Liquor Control Com mission for a Restaurant Beer Per init for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 465 North Main St, Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Anthony K. Ziminsky, of 157 East Farm St., Waterbury, Conn. and will be conducted by Anthony R. Ziminsky, of 157, Eas. Farm St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as per- mittee.
 ANTHONY R. ZIMINSKY.
 Dated Aug. 22nd, 1888. S-23-30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
WEIR RELEASED

Hartford, Conn, August g. - (UP) - Billy Weir, Boston Bees pitcher, sent here from seasoning was released today by the Hartford Bees of the Eastern League.
 Weir won two games through the season, but never was able to main- tain steady control, complaining of a sore arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT nT'UCE nE DDUVCA THnN

This is to give notice that l. Charles P. Tocchio, of 1918 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have 1888 with the Liquor Control Com- mission for a Restaurant (AlD Per- init for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 1916 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Charles F. Tocchio, of 1918 East, Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Charles P. Tocchio, of 1918 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn. as per- mittee.
 CHARLES P. TOCCHIO.
 Dated Aug. 16th, 1888. 8-16-23
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
BENRUS GIRLS IN
 3l=2 VICTORY

Benrus Watch Girls following two shutouts by Terryville Eagle Locks came back strong last night to win from the Torrington Oaks 3l to 2 in a five inning game, in which 28 hits were scored by the winners and six errors against the losers. The game was played in West Side park, Torrington. Manager Irene Di- stiso asks all members to be on hand Wednesday at 4:30 p. m, to travel to Southport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Italian Drama On
 WATR Tonight

One of the most popular programs on WATR, Water bury's Own Station, heard To- cally is Anthony Rossi's "Ital- Han Varieties" (tonight 7:15- 7:45). The inclusion of Italian drama on the half hour variety show is proving one of it's out standing features. The able act ing is performed by members of the LaVittiosa Players of Waterbury, one of the only Italian American d ra m a c groups in New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
28S--WTIC--HartfOrd.-iO4O

3:OO-The Story of Mary Marlin. 3:l5-Mn Perkins. 3O-Pepper Young's Family. s:45-"The Guiding Light" 4:0O--Backstage Wife. 4.I5-Stella Dallas. 4.30-Happy Jack. 4.45-Girl Alone. 5:0O-Paul Martin and his Music. 5 30-Your Family and Mine. 5:45-Radio Rubes. 6:00--News. sl5-"Fred Hoey. Sports Roundup
 Yankee Net. S:30-Wrightville Clarion. F. a:45--Nola Day songs. 7:OO-Anos 'n' Andy. 15-Vocal Varieties. 7:30-Piccadilly Orch. 7:45-"Don't You Believe IT,
 Yankee Net. S;OO-Johnny with Russ Morgan. s3O-Wayne Kings Orch. 9:O0--Vox Pop. g 3O-Attorney-a y-at-Law. All Our Own.' Fiddler. fO:45--Jesse Crawford. II :O0--News. Orch. Lyman's Orch. 12 O0-Weather Report. A. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

way the match and the champion ship, trophy emblamatic of the title will probably be presented to her later in the season, after the mems championship is decided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
NOTICE
DEMOCRAT CAUCUS

The Democrat electors of the Town of Watertown arc hereby re- quested to meet in Caucus at the Watertown High School on Monday August 29th, 1888 at S:15 P. NJ. Daylight Saving Time, for the pur- pose of electing delegates to the State, Congressional County and Senatorial Conventions; and to do any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 Dated at Watertown, Conn.
 August 23, 1888.
 MICHAEL V. DUNN,
 Chairman Democratic S-23-1t Town Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
NOTICE

On and after this date I will not be responsible for any bills con- tracted for by any one other than myself.
 OMER VALLFE. Waterbury, Conn, Aug. 25, 1888. S-22-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Financial
Money Loaned

CASH WAITING - First, second mortgages. All types; city. country. farms. Anywhere in state. Imme- diate action for right applications. Financial assistance for purchasing property and to avoid foreclosure
 Existing mortgages bought at rea- sonable discount A Pitt. 1231 Main St.. Hartford. 5-7667.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Business Service
'1 Business Services Rendered

DRESSES - Made 10 order $2.O0; shortened, 35c. Fur repairing. H Clres1, 38 Winchester Ave. 3-7259
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
36h Mattresses

YALE MATTRESS co. - 45 Union St. Tel. 3-6330. Your old mattress made over equal tn new. Special prices this week only.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

WINDOW CLEANING - You will save none; if you send for US to do your cleaning. Connecticut Window Cleaning Co. Ofdce 82 Woodlawn Terrace. Dial 4-4517.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

FLEETWOOD Combination Stove. Cabinet on top. Good condition. Cheap. 162 Highland Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Merchandise
Household Articles

MODERN DINING Room Set. odd pieces of antiques. Call 4-2800 - 9-12 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

r. M. 2:15-First Game of Doubleheader
 --Red Sox vs. Cleveland In-
 dians. 3:30-Bdnd Parade. 45-Second Game of Doubleheader 530-Music by Cugat. 5:45-News. 8:O0-George Hall and Orch. ia:1O- Baseball Scores. 6:15-Musical Workshop. 6 30--News. 6:45-Chick Kelley, Sports. 7:00-Correct Time. 7:00-Fulton Lewis,, Jr., Commen.
 tator. 7:15-Vincent Pirro's orch. 7'30-Swingtime 8.00-Morton Gould's Qrch. S:15--Congressman H. P Kopple- nan-talk. 30A-The Green Hornet--Drama. 9:00-Moonlight Sonata. 9:i5--Frank Ferneau's Orch. 9:30--Say It With Words. t0:00-Cocoanut Grove Orch. l0:l5-Raymond Gram Swing, Com
 mentator. f0:30-Dick Barrie's Orch. 10 45--Dance Hour. 1 1 .00-Correct Time-News. II 1t:I5-Weather Service. II :30-Salute to the Cities. Of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

WHEN-You want Towels. Coats, Aprons. Hoover Aprons or Uni. forms call Russell's Waterbury Towel Supply Co.,, 892 East Main St. Phone 5-l377. By our quality we are known: by our service we have grown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
LIQUOR PERMIT NnTTCE OE TUON

This is to give notice that I, John F. Brophy, of 76 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an with the Liquor Control Commission for a Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises 165 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Helen Brophy and John r. Brophy.. hus- Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be con ducted by John F. Brophy, of 76 East Main St., Waterbury, Conn, as permittee.
 JOHN r. BROPHY.
 Dated Aug. 22nd, 1888. 8-23-30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS-
 TRICT of WATERBURY, SIS. PRO-
 BATE COURT, Aug. 22nd. 1888.
 ESTATE of ROSARIA FLAMMIA
 also called ROSIE FLAMMIA, late
 of the town of Waterbury, in
 said district. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six month from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly at- tested. within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are reuueted to make immediate payment to
 MARCIANO FLAMMIA, 823-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Merchandise
Feed and Fuel
30 Business & Office Equipment
Household Articles

Furniture Specials! Store sample Administer Rugs, reg. $49, only ........, $l2.50 Regular $6.95 Occasional 3 Piece Living Room Suites
 in good condition .........,. $l2.95 Complete Kitchen Outfits Stove, Breakfast Set and Linoleum, only .......,..., $29.50 Specialize Piece Walnut Dinette Suite. only ........ $29.95 Slightly Used Black and White 5 Piece Breakfast Set only :, $l9.95 Simons Coil Springs .,.,.. $3.95 2 Pierce Fiber Sets ...,..... $6.95 Mahogany End Tables ,,... soc
 HADLEY'S BARGAIN ANNEX
 l03 Meadow St.
 Between Bank and Canal Sts) Free Parking Rear of Warehouse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
TODAY'S RADIO PROGRAMS
WATR PROGRAMS
 1190 Kilocycles

4:00-Microphone and Camera. 4:l5-Dick Betts at the Electric
 Organ. 4:30-Hegidus String Ensemble. 4:45-Bobby Jones, Songs. 5:0O-Uncle Harry. 5:l5-Supper Melodies. 5:30-World in Review. 5:45-Melody Revue. 6:0O-Transradio News Bulletins;
 Ball Scores. 6:15-Hits and Bits. 6:3O-Edward J. Ryan, Commenta-
 tor. 6:4o-Sports Review. 7:00-Catholic Lending Library. 7:15-Italian Varieties. 7:45-Eventide Echoes; Transradio
 News Bulletins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
O--WDRC--HartfOrd--133O

r. M. 3:00-Adventures in Rhythm. 3:30-Four Clubmen. 4:00-Highways to Health. 4 15-Accent on Music. 4:30-Those Happy Gilmans. 4:45-Lyrics by Lorraine. 5:00-Ad Liner-Dance program. 5:3O-Lets Pretent. 6:00-News Service--United Press
 Newscast 6:10-Baseball Scores 6 15-Barry Wood. 6:30-Story of a Song. 7:00-Ray Heatherton. 7:15-Hollywood Screenscoops-
 George Mccall. 7:30-Helen Mencken In-"Second
 Husband S:0O-Four Corners Theater. 30-Jack Berch and His Boys. 9:O0-Grand Central Station. 9:3O-Caravan-Be Goodman's
 Orch. lO:O0-Time to Shine-Hal Komps
 Orch. 10 O:30-Milwaukee County Park Con-
 cert. II 1:00-Sports--New-resume United
 Press News. il 15-To be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23

12:02-Richard Himber's Orch 12:3O-Leo Reisman's Orch. 1:00-Silent.
 WOR-sGabriel Heater, Com WJZ-Hodek Orch; Soloists WABC-Grand Central Sta 9:15-WOR-Vocal Varieties. 9:33-W Attorney-at- Law. with Betty Winkler, Henry Hunter
 wOR-say It with Words;
 Dr. C. F. Funk; Allen
 Prescott orch.
 WJ-Jamboree Variety Pro- gram.
 WABC-Goodman Orch;
 Martha Tilton, Songs and l0.00-W EAF-W Wisconsin Symphony Concert; Jessica Dragon cite. Soprano.
 WOR-Detective Mysteries Drama.
 WABC-Kemp Orch; Solo, -WOR-Raymond Swing, Com = ments. 0-WEAF-Jimmy Fidler, Cos sip.
 wOR-Barrie Orch
 WJZ-Feli Knight, Tenor. WABC-Band Music from
 Chicago. 10 --WEAF-Jesse Crawford.
 Organfst
 -Madriguera Orch. WJZ-Jay Franklin, Com ments. II 00-W WEAF-LeBaron Orch. WOR-News; Dance Music. WJI-News; Rapp Orch. WABC-News; Dance Music To D. l1:25-W -WEAF-News; Lyman Orch. 0-WOR-Dance Music. WJZ-Owens Orch. -WEAF-Dance Music Gro D A. M. 0-WOR-News (Off at 2:05
 a. m. WABC-Aunt Jenny's Stories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
500--WICC-- Bridgeport .6OO

?. M. 3:30-The Band Parade. S45-second Baseball Game, Bos-
 ton Red Sox vs. Cleveland,
 Broadcast from Fenway
 Park. reported by Fred
 Hocy. 5:oo-The Four of Us, Rakovs
 Orch. and Collegians. 5:10-Musical Interlude. 15-Silhouettes of the West, mu-
 sical. 5:3O-WICC-news bulletins and
 Musical Roundup. 5:45-Baseball School of the Air
 with Coach Jack Onslow. 6:o0-Yankee Network News Serv-
 ice. 6:15-Fred Hoey's Sports Roundup. 6:30-"Footprints,' Grace Breene,
 dramatic talk. 6 35-Musical Roundup. 6:45-Backstage with Ruth Cohn. 7:00-Easy Aces, comedy sketch
 featuring Jane and Goodman 7:15-Mr. Keen. Tracer of Lost
 Persons. 7:30-Krueger News Reporter. 7:45-Coagressman H. P. Koppel-
 mann, political talk. 8 00-"Accept on Brass" popular
 music by Charles Marglis
 Orch. S:30-The Green Hornet, adventure
 dramatiZation. 9:00-"New and Then" Frank Ho-
 dak's Orch. with the Swing
 sters 9:3o-"Say It with Words" fea-
 turing Dr. Charles Earle
 Funk and Allen Prescott. t0:00-NBC Jamboree-Harry
 Kogen's Orch; Don McNeill.
 master of ceremonies. 10:30-Felix Knight tenor. 10 45-"Turf Highlights,' with Babe
 Rubenstein from Narragan-
 sett Park. 11:00-Yankee Network News Serv-
 ice. 1:15-Yankee Network Weather
 Service. l1:30-Local News Bulletins. :35-Harry Owens and his orch. l2:00-Dick Barrie and his Orch. A. M 12:30-Mitchell Ayres and his orch. 1:00-Jimmy Joy and his Orch: 1:30-Jimmy Livingston and his
 Orrh. 4:30-Dave Healy, Baritone. 1 45-Salon Music. 5:00-Uncle Harry. 5:15-Tin Pan Alley Goes 10 Town 5:30-World in Review 5:45-Melody Revue. 6:00-Transradio News Bulletins;
 Ball Scores. 6:15-Songs by Arlene. 6:3O--Hits and Bits. 6:45-Singing Bill. 7:00-Dick Jurgen's Orch. 7:l5-Half and Half. 7:45--Eventide Echoes; Transradio
 News Bulletins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
TOMORROW

A. M
 7:30-Just About Time. 7:45-TransradIo News Bulletins. 8:00-Musical Round Up. 8:30-Treasure Chest. 8:45-Harmony Hall. 9:0O-Organ Melodies-Marion
 Reynolds. 3 15-Shopers' Guide. 10:15-Musical NeWsy. 1O:3O-Transradio News Bulletins. 1O:45-Charles Cutler, Reader. II 1:0O-Novelettes. 11I5-Views of the News. II 30-Musical Travelog. 11:45-Morning Musicale. 12:OO--This Rhythmic Age. r. NJ. 12:15-Melodic Moments. l2:3O-Transradio and Waterbury
 Democrat News. l2:45-Roy Flynn, Songs. l 00-Don Raphael, Organist. 1:30-Matinee Melodies 2:0O-Hoilywood American Legion
 Band. 2:l5-Ree Gagnon, Songs. 2.30-Doris Peck Entertains. 2:45-Transradio News Bulletins. 5 0O-For Mother and Dad. 3:30-Mary Morrisey, Soprano. 3:45-Tabernacle Choir and Organ. 4:00-Hollywood Brevitics. 4;l5-Dick Betts at the Electric
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale

1884 DODGE (6 WheeD SEDAN
 STANDARD TAXI co. 21 Park Place. Dial 5-l16l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-23
SUCCESSFUL FARM

The Whitney farm in Kentucky has produced ten race horses each of whom has won $100,00O or more.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
Hot Needles
For Babies
Jail Mother

NEW YORK, Oct. IL
N.N.SD.-A 22-m o n { no | d
baby, sOIemn-faced and sad
eyed, was in Bellevue Hos
pital today, her little body
covered with welts and
bruises inflicted, the police
say, by her own mother to
make her mind"
Mrs. Helen Hollis, mother
Of the baby and six other
children, the oldest seven
years, was under arrest Sus-
pected Of having used hot
needs, q coal ShOvI and a
havy broom to train hr littl
brood.
An anonymous letter to
police brought the investiga-
tiOn which resulted in Mrs.
Hollis arrest.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
.PWA FUND AIDS
FLOOD CONTROL

0.N.S.) The Public Works
Administration today moved to
the assistance of Storm-devas-
tated communities in New Eng
lang when it turned over to the
Army Corps of Engineers $3,-
100000 Of PWA funds to be
used for flood control and pro-
tective works.
Public Works Administrator
Harold L. Ickes announced the
action was taken in accordance
with the plan developed at the
direction of President RooSe-
velt by a special disaster commit
tee.
PWA is joining with WPA and
the War Department in estab-
fishing a fund of $1,500,O00 to
be used for a comprehensive sys-
tenn of flood control and pro-
tective works throughout the
stricken areas.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
Army Orders

Col. Benjamin F. Miller, from Fort
Ethan Allen, Vermont, to General Staff
Corps, Boston. Mass; Col. James P.
Marley, from Chicago, ILL.,. to Fort Ethan
Allen, Vermont Col. William H. Dodds,
jr., from Fort Bliss. Texas, to Chicago,
ILL.,: Col John A. McKinnon, Veterinary
Corps retired from active service Oc-
tober 81: Col. Eben Swift, jr., retired ef-
fective October 81; First Lieut.. Wilson
D. Coleman, from Randolph Field, Tex.
to Fort Benning, Georgia; Capt. Homer
Graves Simpson, Engineers Reserve, from
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Dayton,
Ohio; First Lieut.. Ralph Leon Marx,
Medical Corps Reserve, promoted to cap
tain; Second Lieut.. Francis James Black,
jr, from Barksdale Field, Louisiana, to
Tallahassee, Fla; Second Lieut.. Robert
A. Smith. from New York to Washington
D. c.: Technical Sergt. Henry T. Harrell
Army Medical Center, Washington, D. c.,
retired October 81; Col. Henry B. Nc.
Intyre, Medical Corps, retired October 81
Lieut.. Col. Joseph W. Geer. retired Oc-
tober 81: Major David Loran Robson
and Major Joseph Ignatius Martin. Med.
ical Corrs, promoted to lieutenant col
onels; Capt. Marvin B. Durrette, retired
October 81; Warrant Officer Charles J.
wellington from Walter Reed Hospital
to Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Capt. Lynn
O'Rear Whitaker, from Chicago, ILL.,. to
Washington, D. c.; Second Lieut.. Joseph
Creighton Mackey from Columbus Ohio,
to Randolph Field, Texas; Warrant Of
ficer Lewis A. Holford. from Boston,
Mass, to Panama Canal Zone.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
LUCAS, SLASHER.
|OF CAPONE, GOES.
|ALCATRAz-MA
Facing Trial as Killer of
Prison Guard
Copyright. 1888

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. Ii
G.N.S0.-James C. Lucas, Swag.
gering Texas bank robber and
SlaSher of AL "Scarface" Capone
now awaiting trial for the murder
OF an Alcatraz guard, has gone
mad within the confines of
Americas Devils Island" his at
torney claimed today.
The 26-year-old former desper.
ado sits on the cot of his lonely
solitary cell and babbles incoher.
emily, according to Harold c.
Faulkner, defense attorney.
A Federal district court will be
asked to order appointment OF
pSychiatrists to determine Lucas
mental condition, Faulkner said.
Since his incarceration in
Alcatraz soon after the prison
opened, the Texas robber has been
zone of our most vicious convicts, !"
Warden Games A. Johnston said
when asked about Lucas, but he
refused to confirm or deny the
insanity reports.
Lucas is awaiting trial for mur.
der Of r. C. Cline, senior custarial
officer at the prison, last May %.
With Thomas Limerick and
Rufus Franklin. Lucas is accused
of slugging Cline, in the wood
working shop of the prison, climb
ing to the roof of the building
and attempting to gain control of
a guard tower.
Limerick was killed in the
break, Franklin was wounded and
Lucas overpowered by guards.
Cline died two days later.
Lucas is serving 80 years for
bank robbery and violation of the
Dyer act, and is wanted in Texas.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
ZonoIite

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Bag covers Is So.
#. 3 in. deep. bag,
$1.12) 35 bags, each.