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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

1886 CHEVROLET F Panel Truck Painted blue. Privately owned. Price $395.00 See Stanley Teknius, U. N. I. Tavern, POP No. Main St. Phone 3-9571.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
10 Auto Parts and Accessories

FOUR 6:00-20 used tires. Like new
 at 8 bargain. JOE'S TIRE SHOP, 241 N. Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Waterbury had It's share of hys- teria and wild rumorS last night as result of O radio dramatic broad- cast SO real that many listeners thought it was genuine. The Col- umbia Broadcastlng Systems ver- sion of "war of the Worlds" fright ened hundreds of local residents and started telephone wires hum- ming.
 Today hundreds asked the ques- ton why radios were permitted to stage such realistic dramatiEations, Apart from the fact that the crit icisms may be construed as Q conn pliment to the principals in the presentation, Attorney Milton Mey~ or of Waterbury issued on interest," ing statement on the event.
 Defends Radio
 Mir. Meyer is Q member of the Federal Communications Bar, Q dis- tinction held by one other lawyer in New England. owing to his in terest In radio Attorney Meyer ex- pressed personal regret that the misunderstanding caused so much unnecessary alarm and elicited so many comments from the public, His statement, however, defends the right of radios to present program without being hampered by "a gag rule"
 Attorney Meyer when asked his opinion on the incident remarked:
 Tt is to be regretted that radio has suffered from the peoples first misunderstandin of proportion.
 Columbia Broadcasting Company permitted to be dramatized on the air Q purely fictitious show without any unusual lines calculated to stir anxiety and fear. The mythical Marslan invasion was chosen as colorful program of enjoyment, Be- fore it went on the air 1t was char. acterized as 0 show-without basis in fact-purely for amusement, Tn 30 far as I know as member of the Federal Communication Bar, there Is no rule that circumscrihes th' manner in which Q program should be presented. Happily so, for oth- erwise, we would have attempts te gag radio as there have been un. successful attempts to destroy Q newspapers right to print news.
 I can't see how any person who listened attentively could forget that first of all we live in Q rather real- istic world and the hobgoblin season Is for amusement only and also that the program was descriptively an- nounced in advance.
 Of course if one tuned In late they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
EXTRA PLATOON
 READY TONIGHT
Arrest Promised for Any. one Caught Ringing
 False Alarm

Gobllns and watches will bg abroad tonight as the city celebrates Halloween but police plan to see to 1t that the yearly visitors don't cavort too boisteriouSly.
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach warned that neither vandal- ism nor rowdyism will be tolerated. Offenders, he said, will be locked up, He assured property-owners that DO. lice will give all the protection pose sible.
 An entire extra platoon of men will supplement the regular nighe officers and patrolmen on duty to. night. Fire boxes will be watched and arrest is promised for anyone ringing in c false alarm.
 All motor patrol cars in the de- partment will be on duty tonight, and motor patrolmen will cruise through every section of the city. Police Supt. Roach will personally direct the members of the police department at work tonight.
 Supt. Roach said police would not interfere with good-natured fun, but would not countenance nay rowdys ism or damaging of property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
STREET FIGHTERS
 APPEAR IN COURT
Two Agree to Pay Hospital Bills for Third, Injured
 in BrawI

Three men who went out together for Q few drinks Friday night and whose good time ended with @ street fight in which one of them was in- jured appeared before Judge Edward Mascolo in City Court today.
 After the drinks, an argument started over the payment of them. Arguing outside the East Farm street tavern where they had the drinks, the men got into a fight. In the melee, Bamean Klezovech, 69, of 34 Spring street. was struck over the head, sustaining an injury that kept him in Waterbury hospital till this morning.
 The other two were Frank Rad- aski, 35, of 30 East Farm street, and Sam Yusczik, 46, of 236 North Elm street. All were charged with breach of the peace.
 Judge Mascolo, continuing the cases two weeks, recommended that Radaski and Yusczik pay the hos- pitai and medical bills incurred by Klezovech. The pair agreed to do so'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
PROVIDENCE MAN DIES SUDDENLY.
Thomas E. BOwes Found Dead in Room of Ex.
 change Place Hotel

Thomas E. Bowes, about 70, Of this city and Providence, R. l., was found dead late this morning In his room at the Hodson hotel, Exchange Place, pr. Edward II, Kirschhaum, medical examiner, attributed death to a heart attack,
 An attendant found the body shortly after II e, m, Patrolman Thomas Bergin was notified, and he informed headquarters. Dr. Kirsch- baum, who was summoned, said that BoweS had been dead for several hours. He said that Bowes had ape parently attempted to leave the room to summon help when he was stricken.
 Bowes was employed as an agent by the Connecticut Automobile Service association,
 Letters in his possession indicated that he is survived by his wife, Alice Bowes, of Providence: and Q sister, Margaret, of New Rochelle, N, Y.
 The body was removed to the Ber- gin funeral home, 200 East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
EDUCATORS AWAIT
 MORE DISCUSSION
School Board Expected to Bring Up Economy Meas
 ures Again Today

Further discussion of the economy measures suggested for the school department by driffenhagen & Associates may develop today at Q meeting of the Board of Educa- ton, The board has pledged itself unanimously in opposition to the suggested economies.
 The meeting is slated to take place ct ( o'clock in the Crosby high school, A petition for the enlarge ment of the Oronoke school district, as Q means of bringing more chil- dren to that school to thus avoid the necessity of closing it, is' ex- pected to be presented.
 Residents of the Oronoke district drafted the petition shortly after Griffenhagen recommended that the Oronoke school be closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Skull Fractured!

Sebastiano Scrimo, ~, of 1880 Bank street, suffered 8 possible skull fracture and multiple abrasions suffered in a fall down . flight of stairs at Liberty Hall, 3O5 Bank street. Scrimo Is e patient at St. Mary's Hospital.
 Patrolman Patrick Reilly and Jerry Hunihan toox the injured man to the hospital. Scrimo had been attending Q program at Li- berty hall, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
TRUCKERS BILLS
 AWAIT APPROVAL
Board of Works to Receive
 Statements From Score or More

Approval of further accounts of e score of truckers who have yet to be brought up to date in receiv- ing their money due from Control Ter Sherwood l.. Rowland will con- stitute part of the business of the meeting tomorrow night of the board of public works.
 The board of health will hold its regular meeting at 6;46 o'clock at the office of pr. Edward J. God frey, city health officer.
 Another matter scheduled to come before the works board will be con- tinuance of discussion of the prob- lem of numerous residents of Riv- erside street, currently seeking re- lief from the threat Of floods. The property owners and representatives of i60 families of the area have been seeking some city project to control the menace of the Nauga- tuck river which caused thousands of dollars damage during the Sep- temher floods.
 The city engineer has estimated that about $53e,000 will be the cost of 6 permanent program for control of the river during flood seasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Crime No. I7967

A charge of cutting Q tree on the property of another - sozne- thing new in city court annals was presented today against Jo- seph Rizzo, 53. of 2T6 Hill street.
 The complainant was Mrs. Mar tha Krowchenko. of 200 Hill street but she withdrew her complaint after the hearing had begun and the charged against Rizzo was nolled.
 The court was informed that the arrest of Rixzn climaxes a ser- les nk neighborhood Quar1els. and Judge Edward Maacolo warned both parties against any trouble iu lIze future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Store Burglarized

Merchandise and cash total- ling $500 were stolen last night in Q burgulary at Jane Kelly, Inc, stationers, at 8 Center street.
 Detect tive-Lieutenant Edward EfcElligott reported that the thieves forced open @ rear door from Printers court to gain en. trance to the establishment. The loot included fountain pens valued at $l50 to $l76, jewelry valued at $i00 to $l25 and about SIS in cash
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
STEAMER HALTED
 BY STORMY SEAS

Boston, Dot. Si - (UP) - High seas forced the New York-to-B Boston steamer New York to tie up at the Buzzards Bay entrance to Cape Cod canal today.
 Among the 800 passengers aboard were Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Boston and other city officials who attended Saturdays Army-Notre Dame fothall game.
 A special New Haven Railroad train was being made ID to carry passengers to Boston if they did not Wish 10 wait for the sees to subside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Poison!

Waterbury hospital reported slight improvement today in the condition of Michael Rinkie, S2, of Rivetrside street, Oakville, who swallowed a quantity of poison at his home Saturday night.
 Relatives found the man lying unconscious and summoned Dr. Royal Meyers of WatertOwn. The doctor ordered Rinkie's re- movaI at once to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
No ''Gag Rule" for Radio Programs
Over $5OO,OOO Saved
 Here For Santa Claus

Exactly half Q million dollars win be distributed In the form of Christmas savings fund checks, on or about December 1, to Water bury depositors who have partic- ipated ia the Christmas club sav- ings plans of two local banks,
 The sum is considerably lower than the amount distributed last year, possibly because several banks which conducted the Christi mas savings clubs last year have discontinued such practice.
 The total amount to be dis- tributed by two Waterbury banks is S50c,0 900, with the Waterbury Savings bank having accounts amounting to Sl50, 900 and the Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
SPOTLIGKTZNG- Brass City News
''Haiti''

Fannie Ray, who appears here in the Connecticut WPA federal theater production of "Haiti." due at the Waterbury Women's club auditorium for one performance only on Wednesday, November 9th, under the co-sponsorship of the Civic Theatre of Waterbury, Inc, will finally realize her am- bition of playing on the stage In Waterbury.
 For many years Mrs. Ray played in Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport with the Poli Players and the Thatcher Players. Several times she was slated to come to Waterbury to appear in various stock company productions but fate ruled otherwise and the productions she appeared in never played here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

terbury National bank having acc counts aggregatlng exactly ESQ., 900. No other banks In Water bury handle Christmas savings club plans,
 Last year the Christmas club funds totalled S532.000 from the Waterbury Savings and Waterbury National banks alone. Figures ob- tained from officials today show ed that last year the Waterbury Savings Bank had Christmas club accounts totalling s407.000 which was $47,000 more than this years The Waterbury National Banks figures for last year show Q total distribution of S35,000. The $50,000 this year is an increase of $i6 6,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Naval Nurse

Miss Anne Letitia Mosher. RN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred erick A. Mosher of Hawkins street. will leave today for nursing duty at the Philadelphia naval hos pital.
 If she passes her probation service satisfactorily. she will be- gin e three years enlistment pee riod. W
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

As usual, wild stories quickly gained circulation. One was that New York City had been destroyed by invaders and that thousands had been killed. Another was that Q great hurricane had struck New York.
 Many were not reassured until the radio network announced, time after time during the night, that the broadcast had been fictitious.
 With nerves on edge from memo- ries of the recent devastating hurri- cane and the more recent war scare, many went into e state of near panic and were treasured only with diffi- oulty. Scores of radio listeners called relatives and friends telling them of the calamity" and suggesting that they turn their radios to CBS sta- tons,
 The broadcast of the play was more than realistic. Many listeners forgot that 1t was Q play, so genuine was the drama made to appear,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Some Fun ???

Halloween pranksters caused a miniature flood last night in the vicinity of Oak street and upper Wall street. They opened a fire hydrant at Wall and Beech streets, sending 8 torrent of water through the neighborhood.
 Calls from residents of the neighborhood brought Sergeant, Charles McWeeney and John Gull teton to the scene. Capt. Richard Sheehan and Private John Began of the Walnut street engine house shut off the flow of water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
cLuBwoMAN SUICIDE

Newton, Mass, Oct. 3i- (UP) - Mrs. Dorothy B. Wilson, 39, club- woman and former dancing instruc- tor, committed suicide in woods near her home today by slashing her throat with Q carving knife.
 Her husband Edmund, who found the body, said she has been in poor health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Injured in Fall

A fall from Q first floor window at his home resulted In four rib fractures and an elbow fracture late Saturday afternoon for John Hubbard, 57, of 41S Pine street. Hubbard is . patient at Water bury hospital.
 The man was engaged in putty ing windows when he lest his bal- ance and fell heavily to the ground six feet below. He was taken to the hospital by smbu- lance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Truck Stolen

Police today were on the lo0k- out for a tobacco truck, stolen i'm Bristol this morning, which was reported seen heading to- ward Waterbury. Roads to this city were being patrolled.
 The truck was hijacked late thIs morning in Bristol. shortly afterward it was reported sight, ed proceeding toward Water bury. Detective Lieutenants Wii- liam Foley and Connie Shana- han patreIled several roads iead- ing from Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Time 'Flees'

A bold thief Saturday afternoon stole an alarm clock from a Bank street store, hopped on the rum ming board of a passing car and escaped.
 Wilfred Cahanna of 30 Hill street, told police that the man ran from the store with the clock in his hand and jumped on the run ming board of his car. When the automobile got to Exchange Place, the thief jumped of and disap- peared in the shopping crowd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
NAUGATUCK

CASH LoANs-Up to $500. Privacy assured. Rate of Int. 3T monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding Si00, and 2ss on any remainder. Personal Finance Go, of Water bury, 19o Bank St. Tel. 3-3i03. Lie. No, l66,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Walter WinACIaeIl On BOadzeay
Mals About ToUn
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randnershs win figure scandal in about monhwh Washington hlugies trying Ely cuhertson card-pnyer Twevetree the pet hreahess After divorce Mrs. George Olsen Ehe shuta) win become Mrs George Krsy sports historian for United George uehwns mater wll wed Central Park medo Mcleod and Meyers the MCntauk spormsn secretly bought Badeys at Palm Beachhe only honest gamllnr house n world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
Interesting Question
 Raised As Result Of
 Nationwide Fright 2
Attorney Meyer of Waterbury Expresses Regret for Incident, Defends Radios Right to Present
 Programs Without Censorship

could have waited for Q further an- nouncement concerning the subject natter"
 Hundreds OR Calls
 The telephone company and the police department were besieged with calls asking about the calamity that had hefallen New Jersey. Residents with relatives in New York and New Jersey sought anxiously to find what happened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
BEE STING KILLS BOY

Pottsville. Pa, (UP) - Warren Zimmerman, 14, died of blood poisoning as the result of @ bee sting. Physicians said that the bee prob- ably had taken the juice from Q sumac plant and injected the poison into the boys body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31
BRUSH FIRE

A brush fire of City Mills lane brought out firemen at o'clock this afternoon. It was the only alarm- registered up to press hour. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

6adame Capet" which the producer peddled When the CIo Convention ends around Nov i5t announcing of perecalng Bi Greens bluff pletey Prince of Denmark and Dorothy Gould Msoodness Suggested te presiden whose patience with the Dcaos fadng Let's stop saying 1t with Flowers-and saying with Pliers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Despite denas New about wl . erAl Philippines Mcutt QnesOn M (which passed off "pleasant left deep Is a jake with the Gilbert wilson's zle Janlsls Their Chums don't think Excite the trial ths morning between II and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

The Duke Wndsors gift the Duchess pair of the stckpIns of Edward VII and George latest feud among dramaticEics between Whippe of TelIy of the Post
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Jim Farley pleading with Al smith to come out for Lehman Schwab dropped Hops. Eighty Knights of Song" 20 Night which lasted that long in night spot having kker license trouble much gm.wc. (gas minging with customers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

The g. & Deutschland explain the fire" at It was caused exploding All German liners during septemhn of conflict They are calling the exclusive Elbow Roomhe Eba Room For social exles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

George Fleming chauffeur disappeared several with all those gems attempted hari-kr month ago Torch Io- Know" has taken 2S percent The behind the Dies Committee vcePresdent Gar confirming the columns hint that F. D. Rs general loyal him They insist Jayne Topping now will native there Bob Topping acc the divorce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Was Mary Kirk Brown married Kelly Miami weks
 tricks Che of his In 1t that the U S. laws make suits for libel difficult. Look who's takngi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

editors muffed that Dorothy Hale whose plunge killed died the anniversary of her husbands death It Thyra samter Winslows coored maid novelist about Federal in the basement rmag- Ing Lauer tw smuggling raid brke gaxeeA Thyras training sent her to the phone to ring up city desks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Stage mag will melt It's price and ze and become sem monthly Cubas next head man. with F D. Rs approval w Do Martin That's the Col BRtsa coming here
 win probably delay their visit until after June That's the Kings birthday whoopec date on the British calendar of Justice attorneys discussing allegations nnundoe In the satevpost piece on Jimmy Roosevelt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

The Journal sports dept shakeup brought Jimmy ssb MT Big has ordered many more with his Boston editors It's ble stage struck Phillip Carr who has millions and Is Tostoys kin will spear In "erod for S10 w.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Coronet will publish Individuality of the New York draaassis in January The officers will be in color Publisher Henry of Time Lfe Fortune etc, still rumored plotting
 fancy post meridian tabloid gazette With his name hidden until 1t becomes click The rhumba crew at The stork Cun cracks spanish about er for- for the last two years Bngsey censored them last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

workings of the Neutrality Act have been so serswy that Liberal congressman are going to scream something before heard ofa secret Congres son probe the state Dept The merger plans or ady Percy Vscon crashed last week. and she put return address oil the wedding gifts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Thursday night for the first time in Che history of the Com permitted m00bke escort for Candidate Asters speeches arrested twice in two driving How times must you be pnched M that license revoked? He up for trial In Edgewater N J, Nov.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

Heywood Lincoln In nnols the Great Amer. he said Of Idiots Delight and two blessed Peed FoEestah by Robert E SherVoodwho marry despite family ohjec ons The big aircraft will be for training ships oNIy the youthful Jock Mclean has the patents sewed up Meaning another e- m fortune?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

midtown sector tall the dandes beg ging Dale Plenty potent The Tb readying RatFasc propaganda which has the nations networks for the past two years the black for the first time since leSS That eIng Pittsburgh hotel two years ago) just cost NEG . lS c verdict.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-31

didn't report when Doc Daoe and Pro Said Enstein 1s rather dangerous to with Isn't it. doctor'" Daioe looked him oyer and eased q don't think your Professor" The verdges reached friendly decision She was Wanda sson of the zegfed shows The biggest Css exec snakeup due this week.
Evening star., 1938-01-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
LAKE QUASSAPAUC
 TO HOLD REGATTA
New York and New Jersey
 Buzz Boat Drivers to Compete Next Sunday

With drivers entered from New York and New Jersey an extra large list of boats is expected to be churning up the waters of Lake Quassapaug Sunday when the out board regatta is staged. Officials of the Connecticut Outboard Associa- ton are looking forward to some closely contested racing and are making preparations to handle a record breaking number of buzz boat drivers.
 Commander Whitehead of the as- sociation has appointed the follow ing men to act as officials of the regatta: Frank Gardner of Middle town, starter; Len Starr of Bridge port, judge; Francis Martino and Stanley Lund of Seymour, timers; George Macdonald of Bristol, gum ner; Merit Treat of Hartford, re- fierce and Walt Flesche of New Ha- ven, chief scorer.
 The management of the amuSe- ment park has cooperated with the committee and is making arrange ments for the floats and bouys to be placed in position for the events The first race will be run off at two o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-23
MANCHESTER IS
 AGAIN TITLE
 FOE OF NAUCy
Basketball Situation Re- peated in Bas e ball;
 Shea Misses NO=Hitter

Naugatuck, June 23-It will be Naugatuck and Manchester again Saturday, battling for another state title, this the state interscholastic baseball championship. Each won their way into the finals yester- day with victories in games played at Donovan field, West Haven.
 Naugatuck totally submerged a favored Stamford high nine, 12-0, with Spec" Shea just missing fame when scratchy single ruined an otherwise hitless performance. Man- chester accounted for Ansonia 3-2
 The parallel with the state bas- ketball tourney is striking. There also both Manchester and Nauga- tuck were in the semi-finals and Naugatuck trimmed a favored Bris- tol high quintet to enter the finals and was favored over Manchester By its decisive triumph yesterday over Stamford, the Garnet again ranks as the favorite, but the ques- ton is can it overcome what some consider the Manchester jinx. Man chester trimmed Naugatuck in the state hoop finals, and defeated the Garnet again in the semi-finals of the New England tourney. But loca! fans are confident Naugatuck will be able to check the up-staters this time.
 Hit Hard, Too
 Shea showed he has not only rare pitching ability, when he collected 8 homer, two doubles and single. His homer in the first put the Gar net in the lead. Naugatuck added two in the second inning and then crushed Stamford with nine in the sixth, driving out of the box Bob Davis, Stamford twirler who last week pitched a no-hitter against Stratford.
 The feature of the sixth inning was homer by Chster Bulka with three on. The Garnet had every thing yesterday and fans hope it can maintain its form in the finals