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The Washington times., 1938-01-27
Legislator Found
Lying Dead
In Patio
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they saw him on the sixth floor
of the hotel between 2 and 8
o'clock this morning.
Kenney's overcoat and hat we're
found in the hotel check room on
the first floor, but it could not be
determined if he had taken them
out, left the hotel, and later re-
turned to continue the evening S
festivities.
Kenney was reported in excel
lent spirits during the evening. He
was one of the speakers during the
dinner, making a light and witty
address.
One theory advanced by friends
was that Kenney was stricken
with illness during the night, went
to the window to get air, tripped
and fell to his death.
The Washington times., 1938-01-27
House COP Plans
New Tax Program
AS Aid to Business
Repeal of Profits Levy and Revision of
Capital Gains InupOst Is Aim

QNS) House Republican leaders today weighed a pro.
posa to make their first party stand of the session with their
program Of tax revision to stimulate business and cnrh
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Kenney was reported in excel
lent spirits during the evening. He
was one of the speakers during the
+ dinner, making a light and witty
> address.
One theory advanced by friends
was that Kenney was stricken
with illness during the night, went
to the window to get air, tripped
and fell to his death.
HAD HEART ATTACKS
| Supporting this theory, they
pointed out that in recent weeks
the Representative had suffered
a number of heart attacks, and
they believe he might have had a
recurrence during the night.
Mrs. Kenney, the former Miss
Elizabeth Jane Lnkletter, left
their aparement at the Jefferson
about two weeks ago to go to
their home in cliffside, N. j.,
where her nephew, James Linglet.
ter, a page in Congress, is critically
Iill, and is to be operated on for an
intestinal ailment.
The Kenneys, married in 1910,
had no children but had adopted
two boys, friends said.
POPULAR IN HOUSE
A member of Congress since
1882, Kenney was one Of the most
popular members of the New Jer-
sey State delegation and regarded
as one of the strongest political
leaders of his State.
A staunch supporter Of the New
Deal, he had been prominently
mentioned for a new Federal
judgeship to be created in the
State.
When the body was first found,
there was mystery about the iden-
tity until police and hotel at
taches found the sixth floor room
and wallet with Kenney's cards
and other papers.
Notified by The Times Of the
plunge, j. F. Stewart, secretary
to the Congressman, rushed to
the District Morgue AID identified
the body.
Close to 100 members of the
New Jersey State Chamber Of
Commerce came to Washington
yesterday afternoon to tender
their annual dinner to their Con.
gressional delegation.
ROOMS SET ASIDE
John Milton, newly appointed
Senator, and 10 Of the IA Rep
resentatives attended the party,
which was held in the ballroom
of the hotel on the first floor.
About 20 rooms had been set aside
for the party on the sixth floor,
and many of those attending
gathered there following the din.
ner to discuss political affairs.
Walter Kidde Of Montclair,
president Of the State chamber,
and Charles A. Eaton, jr., secre.
tary Of the chamber and a son
of Representative Eaton of the
Fifth District, presided at the
dinner.
Notified Of the tragedy, Eaton.
jr., laid:
II saw Mr.. Kenney last a few
minutes before midnight. At
that time he was In q cheerful
frame of mind and very amiable.
He WAS saying goodnight to
other members Of the Congress
sional delegation.
ACTED NORMAL
He acted normal In every re-
spect. 1t was apparently his
intention to go home at that
time. and as left about the
same time myself, did not see
him again."
Kenney was not a heavy
drtnker, Eaton, jr., said. and was
sober when he left the party.
Commenting on the death,
Representative Eaton said:
mfr. Kenney had an un-
usually congenial and happy
home life, and his relations with
his associates in Congress were
of the pleasantest."
Other members Of the deIega-
ton said that Mr.. Kenney was
popular at the Capitol, having
friends among both Democrats
and Republicans, but that he was
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Sunday In the Washington Herald
Times. PhOno RE. 1884 for Home
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
RETAIL STORES
 ARE DOING WELL
Secretary Frank Green of Chamber of Commerce
 So Reports Today

In view of general business conditions, Easter business in Waterbury's retail stores has been "quite satisfactory, Secretary Frank Green of the Waterbury Chamber of Com merce, said today. Early pre-Easter business was con- sidered slow, but better weather has brought about a steady improvement. The peak of the volume of Easter business will be reached tomorrow and Saturday, with indications that sales will be greater than previously expected.
 Mild weather this week has brought many additional shoppers downtown, and merchants are hope ful that weather conditions will re- main in their favor tomorrow and Saturday. During the recent cold and rainy spell, retail business volume was low.
 Dealers in mems and Women's apparel report that their trade has picked up considerably during the past few days, and are hopeful of further improvement Friday and Saturday. Florists report that early Easter business has been good, and are prepared for the annual rush for flowers and plants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
WORKERS GROUP
 HEADERS TO SPEAK
Another Mass Meeting of City's Employed Ar=
 ranged For April 2l

Plans for mass meeting to be held April q will be made at a meeting of the Waterbury Associa- ton of the Unemployed at o'clock tonight at 53 Spencer avenue. John Purdy will preside.
 The association will extend an in- vitation to Herbert Benjamin, or ganizational director for the Work CTS alliance, to be the principal speaker at the open gathering. He has been prominent in organizing groups of unemployed about the nation.
 The association will also hear re- ports from the executive committee on a conference held few days ago with state WPA officials, relative to the hiring of unemployed for fed eral projects.
 Under discussion tonight will be proposals that the association pass resolutions calling on congress to authorize a vast five billion dollars program of public works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14

sent out today to members of the Waterbury Fish & Game Protective association, which had bought and fed the trout in preparation for the season of 1888. Native beauties weighing a half pound and more were taken from Charles DeBis- schop's East Mountain pond yester- day for distribution by state fish and game department employees.
 Many an angler made final prepa- ration today, seeking new flies and equipment at local stores after find- ing that the usual hiding spots they had home had failed of immunity so far as Juniors search for toys was concerned last winter. Dawn tomorrow will see rush for favor ite spots along Co1necticut's streams and, of course, a few women anglers will journey to the Branford river for casting fly over the area re- stricted entirely to the use of the female fisherman" Prosit!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14

President
 the affair at which Dr. Charles Larkin will preside. Ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton will be toast master.
 40 to 49 Years
 The list of members from 40 to 49 years follows:
 John M. Burrall, 49; J. LeRoy Mintie, 49; William E. Treat, 49; John H. Curtis, 48; Dr. Edward w.. Goodenough, 48; Georgt T. Jack son, 48; Homer J. Filley, 47; Charles P. Kellogg, 47; Lewis s. Reed, AT; Almon B. Dayton, 46; George A.. Goss, 46; William J. Latimer, 46; Robert L. Mcknight, 46; David B. Meth, 46; Dr. Charles H. Brown, 45, Martin L. Maruts, 45.
 Fulton, w. Shirley, A; Charles H. Chapman, 43; Robert L. Coe, 43; William s. Curtis, 43; Fred B. Beardsley, 42; The odore Lilley, 42; Harry c. Post, 42; Levi Wilcox, AZ; William M. Black, 41; Terence F. Carmody, 41; William M. Gillette, fl; Dr. Fred G. Graves, 41; Fred w Hathaway, fl: G. Fred Hodges, 41; Dr. Charles L. Larkin, Pr. 41; Dr John N. Lewis, 41; Sherman H Perry, Al; Robert E. Platt, fl; Will liam B. Schegel, 41; Emerson H Tompkins, fl; Edward Diver, 40, Charles D. Nye, 40; Willis M. Tate, 40.
 30 to 39 Years
 William H. Lawlor, 39; Fred S. VanValkenburg, 39; Surdon P. Hyde, 38; Stanley H. Crater, 38; Elijah J. Meddling, 38; Herbert S. Smith, 38; Robert w. Lowell, 37: Rev. w. Moreton Owen, 37; William B. Price, 37; Edwin A. Barrow. 36; Ray E. Bassett, 36; G. Loring Bur well, 36; Orton P. Camp, 36; Rev Pasquale Codella, 36; Herbert w. Coe, 36; Stephen T. Crane. 36; John R. Hughes, 36; John w. Jaeger, 36; Charles A. Manning, 36; Sher- wood L. Rowland, 36; Rev. R. F. Shinn, 36; Percy w. Warner, 36.
 Joseph Wilhelm, 36; Julius B. Smith, 35; Dr. Roy w. Van Wag- ner, 35; Charles J. Velte, 35; Rich ardson Bronson, 34; Harrison H Camp, 34; Randolph Cloves, 35; Ernest A. Anderson, 33; William Arnold, 33; John A. Coe. Jr., 8. Richard D. Ely, 33; Joseph H Kleinman, 32: Allen H. Boardman 32; Edwin s. Hunt, 32.
 Harry Leopold, 32; Lawrence L Lewis, 32; Arthur J. Lunny, 32; Frank B. McEvoy, 32; Hugh L Thompson, 32; Ferdinand Bach. man, 31; Dr. Walter L. Barber, 31 Ariste Beurdeley, 31;' The odore Conway. 3l: Judge Arthur F. Els 31; Dr. John H. Foster, 31; Leon H French, 31; John B. Guthrie, sl; Maurice T. Healey, 3l; Edwin H Jones, 31.
 James H. Lshey, a1; Judge John F. McGrath, 3l: sSs<ph E. Nelly. S1;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
EASTER CONCERT
 HELD AT CITADEL
Protestant Young People Sponsor Event-Cadets
 Present Play

Young people of local Protestant churches offered an Easter music program at the Salvation Army cita- del last night under chairmanship of Rev. James H. Phillips, of First Congregational church. Rev. Dr.. John N. Lewis of St. Johns church, gave the benediction.
 Those taking part were: James F'lorian of Union Congrega tional church, Oakville, saxophone solo; junior choir and glee club of St.. Johns church; junior of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church: George Clausen of Zion Evangeli- cal Lutheran church, violin solo; Harmony Four quartet, Zion Bap- tist church, Negro spirituals: Eli nor Webster and Ruth Morgan, Sec ond Congregational church, violin and flute duet; Robert Allen, West Side Hill Methodist church, vocal solo; Betty Wilson and Merton Hornbecker, Grace Methodist church, vocal duet; Charles Ackerly and Carl Froelich, Waterville, duet: and Margaret Mitchell, Mill Plain Union church, solo. Selections were also rendered by the Boys Choir of St. Johns church and the children's choir of the Grace Baptist church.
 A play, "The Challenge of the Cross" was presented by seven Salvation Army girls.
 Delegations from all Protestant churches atetnded. The program was printed by the Young Peoples society of the First Methodist church,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Hundreds of Anglers Await Official Opening of Season
Crosby Student
 Wins Scholarship

Miss Beverly Ruth TOmpkins, a student at Crosby high school, has been awarded the Junior League scholarship in the Wa terbury Art School, t was for mally announced today. Miss Tompkins was selected from a representative group of high school students for her inter est and her achievements in art. The award is an annual presentation of the local league.
 Incidentally, it was also an- nounced today that the winner of the first prize in the exhibit of paintings now being staged by the Junior League in the Mattatuck Historical society auditorium had been awarded to FlOrentine H. Hayden. The winner has on display an ex- cellept still life painting. The judges were Ethel Chase Hurl- burt, Ruth Cairns Come And Hebert Cute of the Yale Art School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Holy Cross Alumni
 In Annual Reunion
Approaching Banquet of Naugatuck Valley Group to
 Be Outstanding Event Distinguished Speakers

Officers of the Naugatuck Valley Alumni Association of Holy Cross anticipate an enthusiastic luncheon meeting Saturday noon at Maurice Walsh's Court Hotel when final plans for the clubs annual reunion and banquet will be compelled.
 Dr. M. J. Lawlor will preside at Saturdays gathering, which is scheduled to get underway at 12:30 sharp. All members are urged to be present as Chairman George ". Grady of the banquet committee will have an interesting report to submit and also desires to distribute all local banquet tickets at this time.
 Eagerly Awaited
 The 1888 Holy Cross alumni ban quet to be held Tuesday, April 26, at the Hotel Elton, will equal if not surpass those that the local group has held in the past. They have come to be regarded as the outstanding of the alumni affairs in Connecticut and are eagerly awaited by alumni from all parts of the state, as well as the Nauga- tuck Valley.
 Prominent among the invited guests for the banquet are Most Rev. Joseph E. Mccarthy, Bishop of Portland, Maine, graduate of the class of '99 of Holy Cross. A na- tive of Waterbury Bishop Mccarthy is held in the highest esteem by all Holy Cross men and some years ago was a guest at local alumni tes- timonial to him.
 Congressman Frank w. ToWey, Jr., of Jersey City, N. J., is also to be one of the guest speakers. Rep. Towey is a classmate of Chairman Grady U916) and is one of the Houses brilliant speakers.
 T. J. Meehan
 Also includued on the list of en- tertaining and interesting guest speakers are Thomas J. Meehan of Providence, R. I. No stranger to Waterbury, where he managed the Poli house some years ago MT. Meehan is known as one of the foremost after dinner speakers and entertainers in the east. He is a graduate of Holy Cross in the class of 1910.
 Rounding out the list of speakers are Edward B. Hanify, class of 1883, a prominent practicing lawyer in Boston, one of the best known os the younger members of the alumni body and Mayor Martin J. Cum ningham, '00, who was elected as head of Danburys city government at last June's special election. Mayor Cunningham is close friend of Dr. Lawlor, club president
 Rector's Representative
 Representing the college will be Rev. Francis Dolan, s. J., rector and Charles Bowman Strome, ex- ecutive secretary of the genera alumni association.
 Glass reunions will precede tht banquet, which is scheduled to star at 8 o'clock. The Holy Cross loung-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Arbor Day Named
 In Proclamation

Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, in the following proclamation, to- day designated April 22 as "Ar- bor and Bird Day:"
 April tempts the pilgrim steps of spring. All nature is stirring with oncoming glory. In recognition of this hopeful season, and in compliance with the law which thus provides, I hereby name Friday, the twen- ty-second day of April, next, to be Arbor and Bird Day. It is my desire that in our schools appropriate heed be taken of this annual renewal of natures life. I urge the people of our state to observe the day by planting trees and shrubs-and by giving thought to the preser- vation of our priceless assets in earth and sky and water. "'All are but parts of our stu
 pendOus whole
 Whose body nature is, and
 God the soul.'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14

bassador gave for a number of bank CTS recently.
 Mrs. Kennedy is seeking a coun- try house for week ends and has almost decided cn one at Stunning dale, about 20 miles from London. It is convenient for the Ascot races in June and is near Fort Belvedere, former home of the Duke of Wind sor.
 The ambassador goes horseback riding most mornings in Rotten Row, Hyde Park, before breakfast. He has not played golf since he made hole -in-one on the Stocke- poges course, shortly after he ar- rived in England
 "The trouble is they will expect me to shoot a hole-in-one every time I play now, and even a great golfer like myself cannot always maintain that standard" he laugh ingly explained.
 One of the first things Kennedy did after his arrival in England was to have a movie protector installed in the embassy. He is keen anna teur movie fan.
 Both Kennedy an- his wife spent considerable time in the usual card calling on royalty, officials and dip lomats, including visits to Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. They also visited the King and Queen at Windsor Castle last week end.
 The ambassador himself has had busy time attending public ban- quets and luncheons, including the Pilgrims dinner, the Chamber of Commerce shipping banquet, the English Speaking Union dinner, a reception at the House of Commons. luncheon by the Foreign Press as- sociation a3d luncheon by the American Correspondents associa- tion.
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(Continued from Page D Sloane street, about one mile from the embassy and are driven there every morning in the embassy auto- mobile. Robert is taking special coaching in French. The first time he played English association foot ball or Soccer" he shocked the other boys by suddenly grabbing the ball in his hands as in American football
 Some Are At School
 Young Teddy already is greatly enjoying the English school. He asked permission to have a school friend stay at the embassy during part of the Easter holidays, which have just started. He is keen amateur photographer.
 Patricia and Jeanne are boarders at the Sacred Heart convent at Roehampton, just outside London. They also have just returned home for Easter. The convent is of the same order of nuns as the school they attended in the United States.
 Kathleen has been assisting her mother as embassy hostess. She has big program of debutante parties and dances during the forthcoming season. So far she has attended one private dance and a reception of English speaking union April Il, but already is very popular in Lon- don society. She is spending Easter week in the country.
 Private Luncheon
 The Kennedys have given num- Der of private luncheons, dinners and cocktail parties to friends but the only formal function to date was the "stag dinner which the am-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14

Reservations are being received for the 8Oth anniversary banquet of the Y. M. c. A. which will be held next Monday evening in the Central Y gymnasium.
 One of the features of the affair will be the grouping of the mem bers according to theiy years of membership in the Red Triangle. Among the younger members will be representatives of the various Y clubs.
 All past living presidents will be extended an invitation to attend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
POLICE CAUGHT
 IN THEIR TRAP

Boston, April 14.-(UP).-Police were trapped in their own Hooper proof" barricade on Bunker Hill street early today.
 Spotting a stolen car driven by two youths, patrol cruiser took up the chase. Winding through Charlestown streets, the "loopers" avoided the trap, rececly construct ed double lane with hie:l curbs. But the cruiser, in attempting a short cut to head the speedsters off, drove into the contraption. Slowed to 25 miles an hour, it soon lost the quarry.
 Later, the stolen machine was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14

ing and meeting rooms will be open at 2 o'clock.
 In charge of Saturdays luncheon meeting is a committee headed by William F. Guilfoile, Joseph Maher and Edward O'Donnell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
OUTBREAKS OFFER
 EASTER FESTIVAL

The annual Easter Festival of the Sunday School of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church on Cherry street will be held Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock by the Sunday school, as- sisted by the church choir. Ar arrangements for this festival have been made by Everet Grahn, super intendent of the Sunday school, as- sisted by the teachers in the vari- ous departments. The organ accom- paniment during the program will be by Miss Astrid Swanson, organ ist for the Sunday school. The pro- gram will present the full Lenten and Easter message, climaxing in the resurrection story. The public is cordially invited to attend.
 London and Malaya have been conpontod hu telonbOpp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Women Enthusiasts Among Large Number
 Seeking Licenses
Dawn Tomorrow Will Find Small Army of Waterbur- fans Matching Skill Against Finny Denizens of
 State Streams-Special Spot For Women

Rush for fishing licenses developed today at the office of Town Clerk Mrs. Mary c. Kilmartin as anglers, readying themselves for the open ing of the trout season tomorrow, made out application for the official permits necessary to their trips along the state streams, come dawn of Good Friday.
 While public offices will be closed as well as ban6s and schools, Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
FOUR CARS IN DITCH

Los Angeles. April IA - (UP.) - A broken rail sent four cars of Union Pacific passenger train into ditch near the Nevada California line early today. The railroad offices here said a number of persons were injured, not seriously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
INCLIS CONSIDERS
 DIVORCE REPORT
s f a e Referee RecOm= mendS Mrs. AtchisOn Be
 Granted Separation

State Referee Isaac Wolfe today to superior court that Mrs. Marion Allen Titus Atchison be granted a divorce from Lawrence J. Atchison on grounds of desertion. He also recommended Atchison pay $10 weekly for the support of minor children, and that he pay extraor- dinary expenses.
 Referee Wolfe heard the action in superior court here Monday. In his fact finding he states Atchison de- serted his wife July IS, 1884, that there are three children living with Mrs. Atchison, and that MT. Atchi- son is perfectly willing to have this continue.
 The original suit was filed by MT. Atchison on grounds of intolerable cruelty. To this, Mrs. Atchison filed a cross complaint of desertion, which was recognized by the court. Judge Ernest A. Inglis will take the report under advisement at the next Friday short calendar session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
r&'<<~ My~<~%
 ESTABLISHED 1885
You Men Ought To Be Glad Easter Gives You q Good Reason For Appear ina In Our New Clothes.
ESTABLISHED 1883

Nature sets the poce-chonges all her scenery and appears in new Spring gorb.
 And this should be reason enough why you should do likewise. A "LIombok" topeoot's a Spring inspiration - it's the pride of Rochester's tro inc d specialist craftsmen in the art of nimbIe hondwork-a two in one all weather coat that laughs at weather changes, $40.
 Camel hair topcoots, tailored from "Stroocks" world famous camel hoir, $50.
 Then the oristocrot of the top coat worId-the nobIest Roman of them oII-Rogers-Peet Scotch Mist" rain or shine to2coots $6S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Reservations Filed
 For YMCA Banquet
Veteran Members to Occupy Places of Honor at SOth
 Anniversary Banquet-Past Presidents Invited

Carl D. Olsen, 31; Ac-on G. Platt, 31; Edwin J. Rockwell, 31; Joseph Sugenheimer, 31; Sam M. Schneer, 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
Town Clerk

terbury stores viii remain open for business tomorrow which means that many employees may not get to go fishing.
 Word of the stocking of 4,OO0 na- tive trout in certain streams was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-14
KENNEDY FAMILY
 TO GET TOGETHER

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Evening star., 1938-05-27
DR.. ABEL, |NSUL|N
DEVELOPER, DIES
Famed Hopkins Scientists
Work Was Boon to Other
Diseases Victims.
By tHe Associated Press.

By TIE Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, May 27.-Dr. John
Jacob Abel. whose researches brought
relief to thousands previously doomed
to misery and death, will be buried
tomorrow besides his wife in Montour
Falls. N Y.
The professor emeritus OF phar-
macology at Johns Hopkins Hospital,
where his work made possible the
synthetic production of insulin and
adrenalin, died Unexpectedly at III
yesterday week after ne hao peen
elected to foreign membership IN the
Royal Society of London.
DR.. Abel retired from active profes-
sorship at Hopkins in 1881 after serv-
ing there for 80 years. but he con-
tinued the research which made him
one of the greatest authorities on the
chemistry of the ductless glands.
His work made possible new and
better medicines for old treatments In
diphtheria, yellow fever. rickets,
tetanus. syphilis, sleeping sickness
diabetes, hookworms and score OF
other diseases.
A graduate in pharmacology at the
University OF Michigan in 1883. DR.,
Abel studied for seven years at the
Universities of Leipzig. Strassburg
Heidelberg, Vienna. Berne. Wuerzburg
and Berlin. He obtained degree OF
medicine in 1888 at Strassburg and
returned to the University Of Michigan
to teach and study further for two