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The Washington times., 1938-01-03
Cathedral Work
Funds Sought

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 0N.S0.
So that pilgrims to the Worlds
Fair here next year may view the
Cathedral of st. John the Divine
in cts true majesty and beauty"
citizens we're asked today by
Bishop William T. Manning to
contribute a million dollars fol
reconstruction of the sanctuary
and choir of the cathedral. The
present structures must be raised
in height to harmonic with the
nave.
The Washington times., 1938-01-03

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The Washington times., 1938-01-03

Kelly at all. 1t became so no
ticeable that studio electricians
and workers, siding with Miss
Kelly, began saying Hello,
Patsy and they kept it up the
entire day either in frn or else
to make pointed digs at Miss
Bennett.
The workmen finally fin
ished things off when they pre-
Sented Miss Kelly with a large
basket of flowers, but not for
Miss Bennett"
Miss Kelly has Indignantly de
MED that there was any friction
between the blonde star and her
self.
The Washington times., 1938-01-03
HIGHER WAGES,
FEWER TRUSTS,
ROOSEVELT PLEA
Message to Congress
Optimistic in Tone
CONTINUED from Page u

Labor: Warning labor groups
are retarding recovery through
jurisdictional jealousies and dis
putes. Home construction has
been Kindred by unnecessarily
bigh hourly wage schedules. The
remedy lies, he said. in increasing
the pay of the lowest wage groups
and regularizing the scales of the
highest paid groups on an annual
basis.
'It is the opportunity and the
duty" Mr.. Roosevelt said, "of all
those who have faith in demo
cratic methods to do their
utmost to cooperate with the
Government. without regard to
political affiliation, special in
terests, or economic prejudices,
In whatever program may be
sanctioned by the chosen repre-
Gentatives of the people.
II do not propose to let the
people down. am sure the Con-
gress will not let the people
down"
SPEEDY ACTION ASKED
The President called strongly
for the enactment of wage-hour
legislation by Congress at this
session.
"The people Of this country"
he said, "by an overwhelming vote
are in favor of having this Con-
gress put a floor below which
industrial wages shall not fall,
and a ceiling beyond which the
hours of industrial labor shall not
rise"
Indirectly, but rather pointedly,
the President took to task those
Southern Democrats who revolted
and killed the wage-hour bill in
the special session. Some, he
said, were sincere in believing
that it isn't the Federal Govern
ment'S business to try to increase
the purchasing power of the low.
wage groups; others, he said, give
clip service" to the principle, but
oppose any specific measure to
carry it out. And still others want
to keep labor cheap in their locali-
ties because it attracts industry
and capital. It is these communi-
ties, he said, that have the poor
est people, the poorest educational
facilities, and the worst local gov
ernment.
ESSENTIALS CITED
No one, the President said,
wants to see the Federal budget
balanced any more than he does.
But, he added, certain conditions
must be attached to it-first, that
no needy American willing to work
shall be permitted to starve be-
cause the Federal Government
doesn't provide work; second, that
Congress and the Executive join
hands n eliminating unnecessary
Federal activity; and. third, taxes
shall be sufficient to meet the
necessary expenditures of the Fed.
eral Government. ..
Then turning to the business
situation, the President issued a
warning to capital.
Capital" he said, sis es-
Sential; reasonable earnings on
capital are essential; but mis-
use of the powers of capital or
selfish suspension of the en-
ployment of capital must be
ended, or the capitalistic system
will destroy itself through its
nun ohIISaS
The Washington times., 1938-01-03
ROOSEVELT'S YULE
GIFTS SIGNIFICANT.
NelUs Behind the NeUs
By PAUL MALLoN

Inc.
NER ROOSEVELT to have hit keynote Of his
1 program very softly, in the personal Christmas gifts
he heads of nations in the Western
The Washington times., 1938-01-03
Connie Bennett Asks
$25O,OOO for SANDER

mad-$2500OO worth She wants that from Jimmy dler
Hollywood radio commentator for remarks which her attorney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
LIQUOR SALESMAN
 IN COURT FRIDAY
New Havener, Charged With Driving Drunk, Gets
 Continuance Today

The case of Frederick A. Ziegler, 38, New Haven liquor salesman, who is charged with operating while under the influence of liquor, will be disposed of in city court tomor- row morning. Judge Edward Mas colo, who heard the case two weeks ago and deferred judgment toll this morning, today continued the case far one more day.
 Today Edward Corrigan, Water town avenue restaurant owner, took the stand to testify that ziegler was sober when he left his establish ment at 6 p. m. March g.
 Ziegler was arrested shortly after ward at South Main and Liberty streets. after his car had collided with two other automobiles. Two policeman and three civilians testi- fled that ziegler was under the in- fluence at the time.
 The state plans to present an ad- Sditional witness tomorrow to testify that Ziegler did not stop after the double accident, but that he had to be followed and his car stopped by jumping on the running board and turning off the ignition key.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
UNITY DISCUSSED AT CHURCH EVENT
Evidence of Formation of World Council Stressed
 By Rev. Floyd Tompkins

Consideration of several phases of church unity as developed at the Oxford and Edinburgh conferences last summer was the theme of a mass meeting last night at St. Johns Episcopal church, following 8 dis cussion of the discoveries of the con- ferences by Rev. Floyd Tompkins, of Washington, Conn. The speaker remarked that discoveries were realization that the world church was larger than any denomination or faith; that all denominations had spiritual unity deeper and more fundamental than superficial differ ences; that 1t seemed feasible to form world council of churches.
 World Council
 MT. Tompkins declared that there is evidence of the probable forma- tion of world couEcil of churches in recent conferences here and in Holland next month, when a char ter is expected to be drawn for such convention. He advocated adjust ment of the tangle of the Federal Council of Churches in this country as movement towards establish ment of the international council.
 The subject, Christian Unity" will be discussed by Rev. David P. Gaines at similar mass meeting fat St. Johns church next Wednesday evening. Similar procedure, discus sion by six groups of the various phases of the British and Scotch conferences, will be followed with representation at the meeting of about 20 Waterbury and vicinity Protestant churches, the ministers and laymen.
 Dr. Gregg Presides
 The speaker last night was intro duced by Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church. Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg conducted the meeting, and Arthur L. Purinton had charge of arranging the discussion groups. The following clergymen led the groups: Rev. Theodore c. Bobili4i, Dr. Gregg, Dr. Lewis, Rev. David P. Gaines. Rev. William Brewster, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, Rev. Thom- as Cochard, and Rev. Oscar Locke of Oakville, MT. Purinton and Roy H. Walch also took part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
$500 PAID PAIR
 AS COMPENSATION

Compensation of $500 was today paid to Ray Munson and Agatha A. Lynn, administrator and admins tratrix of the estate of the late George M. MunSon; by Farrell Birmingham Inc. of Ansonia. The payment Is provided for in a stipu- lation approved this morning by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch.
 Munson was employed by the company until Feb. 5, 1897 wher he alleged inhaled oxiots odors anc gases, which are claimed to be the reason for his death on Feb. 19 1887. His father, George A. Mun- son. claimed to be a dependent.
 The only other agreement ap- proved by Commissioner Lynch to- day is that providing payments of $l4.79 beginning March 26 to Rich- ard Veronesi of Winsted by the Standard Cycle and Auto Supply Company of Winsted. He sustained a knee injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Strikes Goes On

The situation at the Detroit plant of the American Brass Co.,, which was closed down Tuesday afternoon after a strike of CIO employees had halted production, was reported unchanged today. The company announced the closing of the plant for an in- definite period.
 Support of the strike was vOt- ed last night at a meeting of the local American Brass unit of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers. The local unit sanctioned 8 brief strike here several weeks ago.
 Tn Detroit strike was called in protest against 10 per cent wage cut given a few weeks ago. The strike began when power house employees and mainten- ance crews shut off power in the plant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
WOMEN TO OFFER
 USED BOOK SALE
American University Asso- citation Plans Novelty
 Event, April 27, 2S

An usual event will be sponsored by the local Chapter of the Ameri- can Association of University Wo- men April 27 and 28 when a sale of used books will be conducted. The sale will be held at 324 North Main street and will be in progress from 2 to 2 o'clock on Wednesday, April 27th and from 9:30 to ' o'clock on Thursday, April 28th.
 The sale affords an opportunity for securing many well known lit erary works at a smal lcost. All types of books will be gratefully received by the committee. Mem- bers and friends wishing to donate 8 quantity of books may send them to the store on April 26th from. 3 to o'clock or they may be brought to the garage at the rear of the home of Mrs. Joel Butler at 50 Buckingham street from the Fist to the 18th.
 Miss Alma Eaton heads the com- mittee in charge of the event and her assistants are Mis- sInez Clough, Mrs. Gilbert Kilduff and Miss Flor ence Greenleaf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
OAR WILL VOTE FOR OFFICERS
Five Minute Address From President Roosevelt
 Comes Late Today

Washington, April 21-(UP)-The Daughters of the American Revo- lution will vote today on new of1- cers and hear a minute ad- dress by President Roosevelt at 4 p. m.
 Candidates for all major D. A. R. offices were unopposed. The only contests were for vice presidents and honorary vice presidents. Mrs. Henry M. Robert, Jr, Annapolis, Md, will be the new president gen. eral, succeeding Mrs. William A. Becker, who has held the office for three years.
 Seven vice president generals will be elected from among Mrs. William Henry Clapp, New York; Mrs. Charles c. Haig, Washington, D. O.; Mrs. Keene Arnold, Kentucky; Mrs., Arthur Rowbotham, Virginia; Mrs. Arthur M. McCrillis, Rhode Island; Mrs. Clarence H. Adams, Colorado; Mrs. Victor A. Binford, Maine; Mrs. Val Taylor, Alabama; Mrs. Chester Samuel McMartin, Arizona; and Mrs. H. D. Shepperd, Pennsylvania.
 The six candidates for honorary vice president generals, from whom four are to be elected, are Mrs. Charles B. Boothe, California; Mrs. Stella P. Hardy, Arkansas; Mrs. El-, lett G. Drake, Nebraska; Mrs. Rob- ert J. Reed, West Virginia; Mrs. William w. Reynolds, North Caro- lima; and Mrs. William s. Shaw, Maine.
 Treasurer general -- Miss Page Schwarzwaelder, Lake Mahopac, New York.
 Mrs. Frank Leon Mason, Boston, Mass, was unopposed for the oft1ce of registrar general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Child Hit!

Five-year old Barbara Lukos, of 233 Congress avenue, was in- jured early last night when struck by an automobile on Con- gress avenue, near Washington avenue. She was taken to Wa terbury hospital, where her in- juries were found to include abras;ons of the arms and knees, lacerations of the face and scalp, and possible skull injury.
 The driver of the car, Henry Iacovcllo, IS, of 66 Ross street, was arrested by Motor Patrol man John Murphy on charges of reckless driving and operating without a license.
 Iacovell0 said the child darted directly into the path of his car. After the accident he stopped at once and took the injured girl to the hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21

Fun, after all, is fun. Fishing, toe is a great sport. But the hard-boilet description of what the fishing foll on the Maine coast find to occup. themselves if winter comes forms Eotto, sometimes forte theme in thu apprcpriately-titled piece, Speak O the Devil" current offering of thu Civic Theater of Waterbury witt premier last night at the Waterbury Women's club.
 First off, however, 1t must bt noted that the music, contributed by Charles Gaynor, is sufficiently tune- ful to please even grandma who. 1t Is feared would be somewhat be- fuddled by the laughter greeting al- lusions to the perennial search for biOlogical expression. Yet the terms '.sophisticated," "piquant," "suave, scarce could apply to the treatment of this basic consideration of boy meets girl.
 Fall Frolic
 Nor does the term, satire" seem just the right nuance for obvious at- tempts to translate "I'd Rather Be Right" to please such interested per- sons as Waterbury chapter of the Grand old Party to feel that here, Speak of the Devil" is fodder furn- ished by amateurs for the fall frolic at the polls.
 But to the brighter matters--the singing of Miss Mary McDonnell; the theme music 50 Near So Far" which, 1t seems, might well have been hummed In many a Wa terbury home late last night; the gangling antics of Miss Irene Stevens, a Snow White" than which not even Maxwell Parrish could have colored such immensity, let alone Walt Disney.
 Miss Stevens, to degree, put the show in her pocket on occasion, keeping to the role of stressing im- riensity and the grotesque when, it was apparent the girl might have done dancing of the kind from which Soloists are made. But in the inter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Happy Returns!

John Di C0rp0, assistant ctiy clerk had birthday today.
 John got lots of presents, too, and the girls over at City Hall offered their congratulations.
 But one present he didn't get although it appeard possible that surprise was in store was summons to appear before the grand jury.
 Seems Detective Edward J. Hickey was at City Hall briefly today, to get some records. John was being congratulated by . group.
 "Well, you might as we'll come along now" remarked MT. Hickey in jest, as if he were ask ing John to visit tho grand jury.
 But he was f0oling. John didn't get a subpoena for . birthday present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
DUMPING GROUND
 FOR TOWN BURNS

Norwich, Conn, April 2l - U.P) -Dr. Chester Waterman, superin- tendent of Norwich State Hospital, today described the state farm for inebriates as nothing but dump ing ground for town bums."
 Dr. Waterman approved 8 state public welfare council report con- demning the state farm as utterly useless"
 The superintendent urged the farm be separated from the hospital for the insane and that steps should be taken to make 1t a curable insti- tuition rather than 8 penal institu- ion."
 The council report recommended to Governor Wilbur L. Cross that the inebriates farm either be abol- ished or vastly reorganized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Orchids Showered On
 Elongated Dancer
2 Reviewer Finds Much in "Speak of The Devil" to
 Praise-NOtes Injection of Political Fodder

estS of "the sophisticated" the Civic theater's Snow White put the dwarfs out of the dolls house and made al least one of the notable caricatures a man in the fullest sense of the meaning. And that, boys and girl of the radio audience, runs to the soft music of Local Girl Makes Dwarf" Neat Work
 William Wallace Vosburgh, Jr., doughty pundit and leading wit. is credited with most of the sketches and his fireside chat from the wings commencing. My friends :" is a neat piece of vocal acrobat In fact SO good a take-off that one awaited the scratch of photograph needle, hearing instead, however. Willie the Vosburgh clearing his throat when his chorus missed a nod for the down beat on the word Jefferson, " if memory is dependable.
 Louis Morrison in red underwear is a sight to behold and if his draw ings were equal to his costumed histrionics. then the Republican party in Waterbury would have sex appeal. or something. The cast is of such size, however, that personal mention becomes a mechanical liability. Thus. the show is amusing, as intended; the costumes are clever the settings, excellent; the direction and the pianoforte accompaniment, adequate; the dancings, good; the girls, swell; the satire. broad: the singing pleasing; context of the sketches, clever; and. Speak of the Devil" is not an intimate revue, in the sense that 1t remains either pure or local.
 Variety
 A plethora of acts, skits, sketches, songs, sarcasms and sex sutleties the potage, Mesdames, Messieurs. Here are the characters, giving first credit to the production manager; that veteran Civic Theater-er, James Furness, to Herr VoSburgh; to Arlene" for the dances: to Jay Coffee and William St. John, for the singers, the latter for his singing: to Rosalie Manning Rose, MT. Fur ness, and MT. Morrison for settings. including the huge "slot-machine" backdrop which another reviewer has only whispered about, holding this--oh, my hackney, James, piece de resistance" as bait for those who would cavil over the cur rent doings about city hall. Costumes are by Bernice Hampson, Virginia Ives Hobbs. Lucille Gilbert; pianos by Dorothy Guilfoile and Louis Boisvert. Again, lyrics by Charles Gaynor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
- -SPO7LIGH7ING-- Brass City News
FavOrs Bill

Approval of the new billion-dol- lar navy bill was expressed yes- terday by Navy Recruiting Officer John w. McGibbon at 8 meeting of the Kiwanis club in The El- ton. He also showed three reels of motion pictures, showing na- val aircraft, ceremonies of equa- tor crossings, and construction of the modern battleship. q,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Settlement

Settlement was reached just be- fore trial today in the $10,000 &C., tion of Mary A. Brennan against the Grieve, Bisset & Holland com- pany. Judge Ernest A. Inglis was to have presided at the hearing in superior court.
 The woman sought damages for injuries said to have been sus- tained in fall at the entrance of the store, October 8, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
House Warming!

Four companies of firemen went to IA Waterville street early last night after 8 short circuit had started 8 blaze. The flat in which the fire broke out had been empty but was being moved into yester- day by Morris Greenblatt.
 Bremen had to remove a parti- ton in a rear bedroom to get at the cause of the trouble.
 After an alarm late yesterday afternoon firemen went to Mon- mouth avenue, where brush fire was extinguished on land of In- dustrial Properties, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Housing Problem

Future activities were discussed at meeting of the Franco-Ameri- can Social Club held last evening at their club. J. Francis Smith will discuss the housing problem at a gathering tonight at the club and entertainment will be furnished. The bowling league banquet will be held tomorrow night.
 Entertainment was furnished last night by Mrs. Alfred Veillette, Mrs. Henry Bernier, Miss Elaine Bernier, Miss Lea Dumouchel, Albert Poulin, Euclide Granier, Lucien Larrivee and Rosario Rivest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
OBITUARY

BESSETTE - Alphonse Bessette, 73, died at his home, 852 South Main street, late last night after short illness. He was born in Canada and came to Waterbury AS years ago. For 8 number of years he was em- ployed by the American Brass Go. Later he entered the painting and contracting business for himself, re- tiring eight years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Ann's church.
 He is survived by his wife, Exilda; four daughters, Mrs. Patrick Stack, Mrs. Arthur Berube, Mrs. William Hayes and Mrs. Lionel Hamel; two sons, Lucien and Alcide, all of Wa terbury; two brothers, Ludger of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
SHOW TO SWELL
 BUILDING FUND
St. AnthOny's' Churc h Plans Benefit Revue in
 Prospect Saturday

Pupils of Miss Imelda Casey's studio will be featured in a stage show to be given Saturday night at the Prospect Community hall un- der auspices of St. Anthony's church. The proceeGs of the affair will go toward the building fund of the new church.
 Among Miss Casey,s entertainers will be Tillie Crosse, Maureen Han rahan, Medelise Dzinski, Ann Weth- cred, Sally Kenny, Jackie Sheehy Barbara Burns, Billie White, Mar garet Honan, Rhoda Hertzmark, Jean Smith, Jacqueline Jannetty Mary Leary, Virginia Crosse and Charlotte Ieventz.
 Other acts will include: Bobby Scannell, the Prospect school girl Revue, Betty Dupre, Blanche Ric- cviardi, Harry S. Cashin and his Milky Way quartt, Clifford Doolittle and Mae Goodall.
 George T. Brown will act as mas ter of ceremonies, while Miss Blythe Belotti will be musical director. Frank J. Brown will be in charge of electrical displays.
 Rev. Richard P. Morrissey and Rev. Bernard Butcher are honorary chairmen. The entertainment com mittee is headed by Chairman H. L. Berger, assisted by John Kelley, Emil Toscano, Daniel Connor, Rob- ert Hyde, Hon. Joseph H. Lawlor mad Mrs. Lawlor, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Sennett, Mrs. Ray Purdy, MT. and Mrs. Harry Coughlan, Mf. and Mrs. Alfred Martin, Mrs. Max Ranke, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Lewis, MT. and Mrs. Joseph GogGins, Mrs. Sarah Merriman, Ernest Bernier, Carlo Cocchiola, Miss Susan Coc- chiola, Mrs. James Ives, Miss Dor othy Ives and Mrs. Henry Caring i'm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Lonergan, Dennis Sullivan and Dan. iel Mccarthy.

Lonergan, Dennis Sullivan and Dan- iel Mccarthy.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Cronin was held this morning at 8:30 o. clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue to the Sacred Heart church, where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o. clock by Rev. Bernard Foster assist ed by Albert Callahan and Rev. Frederick Schaeffer. Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with com- initial services by Father Callahan. A musical program was rendered by Miss Georgianna Wolff. The palll- bearers were: Walter Flynn, Will jam Dodd, Henry Dodd, Thomas McGrath, Thomas Cronin and Mat thew Brazel.
 Funeral services for Edward L. Taylor were held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. David P. Gaines officiating assisted by Rev. Rowland c. Ewing. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery. The pallbearers. all grandsons, of the deceased were: George, Rich ard, Robert and William Taylor, Ed ward Link and Harold Woodcock.
 Funeral services for Miss Etta o. Viets was held at the Alderson fu- neral home, 70 Central avenue, this afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Do This if You're N ERVOUS

Don't tsie chances on harmful opiates and products which you know nothing about. Use common sense. Get more fresh air, more sleep and take reliable, time-proven medicine like famous Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pOuud-made especially for women from whole some herbs and roots-let 1t help Nature tone up your system and thus calm jangly nerves, lesa1n distress from female functional disor- fjarB and make life worth living.
 For over 60 years one woman has told Hnothsr how to go "smiling thru" with Pfnkham'e Compound-let 1t help YOU.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
AGAINST CHILD LABOR

Boston, April 21 = (UP) - The Massachusetts legislature has voted overwhelmingly against ratification of the proposed child labor amend ment to the federal constitution.
 The house of representatives, 84 to 1. rejected the ratification propo- sal yesterday. Last week the senate, 31 to 6, refused to ratify.