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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

of house.
 Honorable Mention: Mrs. William Burke, 130 Newton Terrace. Colored | lights in an evergreen arch over doorway, with tall red candles f1anking steps. Blue lights in arbor vitae on either side of candles proved an interesting variation.
 Honorable Mention: MT. John J. Collins, 76 Coniston avenue. Varied colored lights on laurel bushes and other low shrubs along entire fgront of home, with clusters of lighted candles at windows lent a gay holi- day air to this exhibit.
 Honorable Mention
 Other competitors with interest ing decorations included the home of Miss Natalie Neff, of 66 Windsor street, a prize winner in the after noon contest, which presented a new version of the holiday spirit after nightfall with 8 group of three very tall white candles graduated in size on either side of the porch entrance. Cyril Cross of Circuit avenue chose a simple and digni- fled candle decoration in each win dow, consisting of groups of four and eight small lighted tapers heavy spray of hemlock with red ribbon tied at the door.
 Mrs. w. T. Leggett of 99 Windsor street arranged an charming Ma tivity Scene in her window, the figures being of crepe paper in color on sheets of glass, lighted from the rear. Mrs. F. c. Dunsmoor of 232 Bunker Hill avenue showed colored lights against trelliS.
 Decorated and lighted Christmas tree in yards, too numerous for in dividual mention, complete 8 holi- day picture that is very worth while viewing.
 The judges for the daylight com | petition. were Mrs. Leroy Mintie. Mrs. John A. Coe and Mrs. James Kelsey. Those for the evening com | petition were Mrs. Carol Knibbs. Miss Mildred Harmon and Mrs. AL fred A. Baldwin. The committees chairman of judges was Clarence Bartlett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
WEBSTER SCHOOL
 STAGES PROGRAM

Recitations, songs, readings, danc- es and play featured the an- nual Christmas program of Web- ster school students this morning. The program was as follows:
 Grades I-IV
 Christmas greeting and selections songs, readings and dance; Christ mas selections and play-"Wait- ing for Santa; poem and song; Christmas poems; song and play "Grandpa's Christmas Surprise" songs and recitations; play. Santa Claus; "A Christmas Pageant.
 Grades V-VIn
 Jane's Christmas party; recitation Merry Christmas; fifes-"Silent Night; recitation = Everywhere Christmas; musical selections = Guitar and mandolin; recitation and song; a Christmas Legend; Songs and harmonica; poem-"A Christmas Wish";; song Christmas Cheer; I Dreamed of music; re- citation and songs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

New York and Boston, which bid A flat. ..23 of one per cent.
 Other bids were: Chase Na- tional Bank .6S of one per cent with g premium; Leavitt 6 Co, of NeW York PA of one per cent and First National Bank of Boston, 239 of one per cent.
 Payable In June
 Controller Sherwood L. Rowland was authorized to borrow the money, repayable June 5, also $250,O from the street and general improvement bond fund balance.
 He was instructed to pay $041.67 provided in 8 voucher submitted by Corporation Counsel Charles S.. o'Conpor for the services of Claims Attorney Vincent A. Scully as trial attorney, as previously approved by the Board of Finance and the Board of Aldermen.
 The controller and his account- ant, James P. Purcell, had held up the voucher for reasons which the controller found had no back ground at yesterdays meeting when it was commented by the commis- l sioners that Griffenhagen 6 ASSo- ciates had been paid for services already rendered and for which no appropriation existed at the time of such service. As on innumerahle other occasions, the controller, per Purcell, sought to pass blame for the recalcitrance of his office in following board orders onto the city charter with the usual result; that his interpretation was without sub- stance.
 On the borad's ruling that the sum should be paid, Purcell was directed by the controller to put the item on the warrants sheets signed yesterday.
 Transfers Voted
 Various transfers were approved but requests from the engineering department and welfare depart~ ment for funds in excess of estt@ mates came in for criticism on the fact that they had not been pre- sented earlier so that they might have been subjected to study and report of the respective boards governing these departments. Among the major transfers were $2,783 from the contingency fund to food, disqualification and board- ing in the welfare department: $6,5O0 for the wPA sewer project employing 682 men and for comple- tion of repairs to the pipe line of damage caused by the hurricane.
 .he board voted transfer of $47.70 from the city clerks budget to pay the stenographer who was engaged by the aldermen to take notes on the public hearing on the budget which included IA speakers remarks anent matters generally unrelated to the budget proposals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Assignment List For January Term
 Onlits Kelly's Case
No Date Scheduled for Appeal in Mandamus Action Oi Former Controller Other Cases Listed for
 Hearings Next Month

Although appeals have been filed to the supreme court of errors from two superior court rulings on pre- Eninaries in the Waterbury con- spiracy case trial, the appeals will not be heard during the January term. The docket of cases which will be assigned for hearings in January was released today. Two Waterbury civil action appeals will be heard.
 Assignments O. all cases will be made at a hearing Wednesday, De- cember 28.
 Quo WarrantO
 The quo warranto action of Thomas P. Kelly, protesting the ap- pointment of Hugh M. Alcorn as special prosecutor in the Water bury conspiracy investigation and prosecution has been appealed to the supreme court, but the action is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
VETERINARIAN
 DIES OF HURTS

Greenwich, Conn, Dec. g - CU. P) - Dr. Joseph s. Schofield, 83, Port Chester, N. r., veterinarian, died at hospital today from injur- ies suffered when struck by an automobile while walking alongside the highway late last night.
 The driver of the car, William P. Ennella, 19, Greenwich, was held in $1 ,000 bond on 8 reckless driving charge.
 Dr. Schofield suffered @ skull fracture, a broken left leg and lac erations. His widow and two sons survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
LEGISLATURE TO
 SETTLE DISPUTE

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 23-(UP)- The General Assembly will be called upon to settle the dispute over the election of a representative from Monroe, it was said today at the of- flee of the secretary of state.
 George w. Edwards, Republican, challenged the election of Charles F. Nichols, Democrat, who, accord ing to a certified count of the mod orator, received a majority of votes.
 Edwards petition declaring an improper count went to the secre- tary of state who notified Nichols to appear before the legislature Jan. 5 to defend his seat.
 The Philippines Government will operate shipping service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
WILSON POST

The William Wilson post, Ameri- can Legion will give cocktail party, December 26, in their headquarters on 67 Bishop street. Invitations have been sent to various veterans organizations, and an invitation is sent to the general public.
 The William Wilson Post Aux Hilary will assist in the arrange mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Appeal In Quo Warranto Case Delayed In Supreme Court
Bank Of Manhattan
 Submits Lowest Bid
Premium of $7 Decides Negotiations for Loan of $l
 25O,OOO to City Against Tax Receipts

The Board of Finance voted yesterday to award temporary loan against receipts to the Bank
 per cent the lowest the city has pad although New Haven and other state cities have obtained more favorable rates on occasion The New York bank added premium of ST to the bid which was the difference between the successful bid and that of Central Hanover Bank o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Community Club Plans
 New Years Eve Party
Over 100 Couples Expected at Annual Celebration;
 Two Undefeated Teams in Action Tonight
WASHINGTON HILL

One hundred couples are expected to attend the fifth annual New Years eve celebration of the Washington Park Community club. A committee to arrange the function was appoint ed last night at a meeting in the Community house. Unique decora- tions will transform the Community house into ballroom for the occa- sion. Dancing, dinner and entertain ment will be enjoyed.
 The arrangements committee ir- cludes: MT. and Mrs. Henry Hayden, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Frageau, MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
TOO HOT FOR SANTA

Buenos Aires, Dec. 23-(UP)- People shuddered and turned their heads today as they passed the Christmas displays in department store windows and saw the bearded fur-wrapped men impersonating Santa Claus. The temperature was nearing the 100 mark. Yesterday it was 97 and the day before it was SIT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Postmaster

Regular postal employees will be given their choice of working Mon- day, when, according to MT. Babin, who said that all Christmas pack ages will be delivered on Monday. Extra employees will bear the brunt of this work.
 There will be no window service, however. The same will be rrtle Sum- day, and only a skeleton crew will operate to prevent the pile-up of mails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Christmas Trees

Various parts of this district are made colorful in the true holiday fashion by the decoration and illu- imitation of Christmas trees on lawns. Although there are many beautiful effects created by such decorations, about the most perfectly shaped and neatest arranged tree is that on the lawn of the St. Francis Xavier rectory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
HOLY NAME. MEN
 TO HOLD PARTY
SS. Peter and Paul Christi mas Program Tonight
 Features Entertainers

The Holy Name Society of the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul will sponsor Christmas party and en- tertainment at the parish hall in the school building tonight. A fine program has been arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

Universal starlets of both sexes are taking acting lessons on "Son of Frankenstein" set these days. Every chance they get they watch Basil Rathhone. Boris Karloff, Lionel Atwill, Bella Lugosi and Jo- sephine Hutchinson with open mouthed admiration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Basketball Tonight

The Baldwin Props will meet the Gents of the Hill and the Welles will meet the Robins tonight in games of the Washington Park hoop league. The Welles- Robins clash will start at 7:45 o'clock. Neither the Welles nor the Props have been de- feated as yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
Bowling

Mrs. Charles Desmaris took high single honors with a score of IA last night at the weekly bowling matches of the women's league of the Community club. The Naples won two from the Hemlocks and the Cedars won two from the Spruces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

A rocky out-cropping in the Utah Rockies, which forms a natural to- began route down the mountain side, is known as the Devils Slide. 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

Taking part in the performance will be Harry Cashin and his quar- tet, Ann Egan, the popular vocalist; Buddy and Sistie Byrnes, clever dancers; Charmaine Dube, singer; Jimmy Mobile, accordionist and a number of others.
 A number of prizes will be award ed in the course of the evening. The hall has been decorated for the Christmas season, with colorful Streamers and holiday materials.
 The program will be open to the general public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23
EXERCISES STAGED AT ABBOTT SCHOOL

A Christmas program, featuring songs, recitations, poems and accor- dion solos, were offered by students of various classes at Abbott school this morning under the direction of Principal Gertrude Moran.
 The program was as follows: Grade Three Little Kittens ........ Song Little Jack Homer .... Recitation Grade II
 'The Dear Old Tree ......... Song A Telephone Wish ......... Poem Grade III
 Christmas Chimes ......... Song Grade W
 A Christmas Folk Song.
 Christmas Carols. Accordion Solo Grade V
 When Santa Comes ........ Poem The Mouse's Christmas Letter. Grade VI Just Fore Christmas .... Reading Grade VII
 The Toy Trumpet ........ Dance The Arrest of Santa Claus. Poem Banjo Selections Grade VIII
 Amateur Hour at Christmas
 Christmas Carols ........ Chorus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

The University of Poitiers, in western France, was founded in 1431.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

and Mrs. Roger V. Connor, MT. and Mrs. John Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. John Whelan, Mrs. William Sutton, Asa
 Arab, Walter Charest, John Dalton, Ted Donahue and William F. Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-23

Don't Disoppoint Thot Chip Off the Old Block Don t Let Him Down This Christmos "A Lads Gift Costs Little - But Means Much To a Boy.
 Wool scorfs 65 cents, hockey caps $l.00- gloves 75 cents, four in hand ties SO cents and $l.OO. Shirt, tie and handkerchief sets $1.75 - initioI hondkerchiefs - box of 3 for 50 cents.
 Hi-cut snow shoes $500.
 Roincoots reversible coots SAYS, three piece sets - eoot, Iessinss and cop $9.75.
 Snow suits of popIin $lo - snow pants '$2.o5 to $5-leother jack cts $S.75.
 Moekinows sloto SIP.
 Sweaters $l.o5 to ss.95.
 Store closed Saturday at 7P.M.
Evening star., 1938-10-14

ticket to defeat the Ia Toilette Pro-
gressives. Robert K. Henry. Democrat.
offered himself as a candidate on both
Democratic and Republican tickets. He
defeated the New Deal Democrats can
didate, Fox. in the Democratic primary,
but he lost to He'll in the Republican
primary. Subsequently, Henry with
drew and declared his support for the
Republican ticket.
The Democratic State Committee
then nominated Harry y. Bolens OF
Port Washington in place Of Henry.
Bolens processes to be for Roosevelt,
but is recognized as . Conservative
Democrat.
It is clear that if many Of the
Democrats turn in for the Republican
candidates for Governor and Senator,
Evening star., 1938-10-14

come out-the Democrats haven't q
ghost Of show to elect either their
senatorial or gubernatorial candidates.
Senator Ryan Duffy, it is expected. will
run third and perhaps a poor third, in
the contest against Herman L. Ekern,
Progressive, and Alexander Wiley, Re-
publican. II Chapple stays in the race
as an independent, he will be fourth.
Wiley was Republican nominee for
Governor two years ago against Gov.
La Toilette.
Anti-New Dealers Gaining.
The anti-New Deal Democrats ap-
pear to be in the ascendency in the
Wisconsin organization. As a matter
Of fact. a good many Of the Conserv-
alive Democrats decided to unite with
the Republicans to form a coalition
Evening star., 1938-10-14
EVENING STAR WASHINGTON D. CT FRIDAY

care and comfort. In conclusion We
quote these words of Julius He'll, our
Republican nominee for Governor:
'Old-age security? Sure, believe in
it with all my heart. Let me say to
all the older and needy people that
am for you and will do all I can to
help you.'"
The Republican leaders are say
ing that such plank, written in
large part by Chapple. should have
been satisfactory to him--and that
he just walked out on the party's can
didates and offered to run as an in
dependent to keep himself in the
limelight.
One thing seems quite clear, no mat
ter how the contests between the Re-
publicans and the Progressives may
Evening star., 1938-10-14

the La Toilette Prosressives may be
beaten. In the past the Democrats
have united with the Progressives to
defeat the Republicans, but the picture
is different this year The combined
vote cast by the Republicans and
Democrats in the gubernatorial pri-
mary was approximately $4,000, Of
which 225,000 was Republican, while
the La Toilette vote was around l55, 900.
G. o. p. May Capture Several Seats.
Even some of the Progressives them
selves admit that the Republicans will
probably win one House seat-the first
in years. That Is in the first district,
which was represented by Thomas r.
Amlie, who ran for the Progressive
senatorial nomination and was de-
feated by Ekern, the present Lieuten-
Evening star., 1938-10-14
PARADE TONIGHT
TO MARK PROJECT
Congress Heights Citizens
to Celebrate Completion
of Street Work.

Completion of work on Alabama
avenue sc. will be marked tonight by
. parade and celebration staged by
the Congress Heights Progressive Citi-
Iens' Association.
DR.. Edward E. Richardson will be
grand marshal OF the three section
parade of about SO units, starting the
festivities at 7 o'clock. As soon as the
parade ends, Commissioner Melvin c.
Hazen, Engineer Commissioner Daniel
McCoach and other notables are
scheduled to speak.
The parade will 60 from Fifth street
and Alabama avenue Sc. to Eleventh
street and Alabama avenue, thence to
Savannah street, to Wheeler road,
back to Alabama avenue and return
to Fifth street and Alabama avenue.
Street Machinery in Parade.
In one section will be decorated
automobiles representing various Con-
gress Heights organizations and busi-
ness firms, while another section will
be devoted to the equipment and
trucks used to make the street. Also
expected are marching unit from the
American Legion, American Automo-
bile Association sound trucks, band
and at least one float. Cash prizes will
be awarded for the best decorated
trucks and automobiles.
In the speakers stand, in addition to
the District Commissioners, will be
Otho Garnand, president of the Con-
gress Heights Progressive Citizens As
sociation: representatives of the paw
ing company, the District engineers
office and the Department of High
ways, DR.. Richardson and other civic
leaders.
Improvement Long Sought.
Citizens have been working for the
avenue for the past five years, but it
was not until after the association was
formed two years ago that they were
able to get the necessary appropria-
tions, DR.. Richardson recalled. It is
the biggest single improvement in the
community since the group organized.
The street was opened to traffic
Tuesday, but workmen were still put
ting the finishing touches on it this
morning. They expected to finish this
afternoon. The new section runs seven
blocks from Fifth street to Twelfth
street Sc, and is wide enough for four
lanes of traffic. 1t is constructed of
concrete covered with heavy layer
Of asphalt.
The committee which arranged the
celebration includes DR.. Richardson,
chairman: James D. Dice, Theodore
Edwards, r. A. Sullivan, H. B. Kauff-
man and T. D. Bowles.
Evening star., 1938-10-14
ant Governor. Stephen Bolles, Repub-

ant Governor. Stephen Bolles, Repub-
lican and GAINESVILLE publisher, is ex-
pected to win in that district. The
present makeup Of the House delega-
ton is three Democrats and seven Pro-
gressives. The Republicans may have
q chance in one or two other districts.
A defeat Of the La Toilette Progress
sives by the Republicans this year
would be blow not only to the Ia Fol-
lettes but also to the Roosevelt ad-
ministration. since It would signalize
further swing back to more conserv-
alive sentiment and government. It
would mean, too, severe rap for the
administrator farm policy, for that
has been made an issue in the cam
paign by Republicans.
Evening star., 1938-10-14

plank Is your own baby. You wrote 1t
and you approved it. So what?"
What the Plank Says.
Here's what the old-age pension
plank in the G. o. P. platform says:
"The present Wisconsin old-age as
sistance law and the national old-age
security law are alike inadequate and
unsatisfactory. We therefore favor i'm
mediate enactment by Congress of
national old-age security law as
major step toward recovery. We ia
vor immediate hearing on the bill now
pigeonholed in Congress. We favor
liberalization of the Wisconsin old
age pension law with provision for
such immediate and continuous
monthly payments to deserving ell
derly people as will provide for their
Evening star., 1938-10-14
ANTIQUES EXHIBIT
Event to Be Sponsored by D. A. r.
In Arlington.

III ATIIuB CUus
An exhibit of antiques sponsored by
the Thomas Nielsen Chapter. Daush-
ters of the American Revolution, will
be held at the home Of Mrs. r. q.
Trsnbarger 900 North Kansas street,
Arlington, Va, from to 10 pm. Sat-
urday.
The exhibit will include a silver
ladle formerly owned by the Pinck-
ney family, silver toddy cups brought
to Charlestown, s. c., by French
Huguenots and other articles Of In
terest.
Evening star., 1938-10-14
and ndovERco1A7
. Upper Lined 1opeoots
. Eaton Knitted Fleece 0vercoots
q A..A .,,,S>s>A A>>..~~&s
. Covert Topeoats
. Worsted ShetIond Topcoats
. Alpine Fleece Topeoots

types
Light weights All Anniversary saving
of $8
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z CLERKS HELD
IN WATCH THEFT

Two Procurment Division clerks
were under arrest today as detec,
tives probed charges the pair stole
several watches from an F. street
jewelry store late yesterday with
the intention of rafting" them
off among fellow employees.
One of the men was arrested
after a chase by Traffic Division
Policeman H. L. Thompson. Two
of the watches were found in the
mans possession, Thompson said,
Later he arrested the other man
at his home.
The watches are said to have
been taken from a store at 9O3 F
st. N. w. A clerk there, suspicious
Of the men, followed them to an
other store and chased them when
they ran at his approach. Thomp
son joined the chase, collaring one
of the men.
The employees will face a police
lineup tonight.
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Dear Washington
By Helen Essary

piano to keep unnecessary sound away from the
knowing mike.
On each side Of the auditorium was sound
proof glass cage Zone for the radio engineer and
one for the sponsor Of the broadcast), huge
clock, several unlighted signs and round glass
gadget that looked like a ships portfolio.
At exactly five minutes before the broadcast
hour of g. standby" flashed its light in one sign,
The stage curtains parted Out came Paul Douglas.
announcer and Deems Taylor, and the members
Of the orchestra carrying violins, flutes, etc.
Brothers Taylor and Douglas said pretty things
about each other, introduced Kostelanetz, the
orchestra conductor, and lastly, to mad applause,
the great Tibbett Another light flashed ION
the Air" At o'clock to the second, the broad
cast began. Tibbett, who had failed at the last
minute to appear in "Othello' with the Metropoli-
tan in Baltimore the night before, seemed in
excellent voice.
When the broadcast officially began, the reason
for the portfolios was evident In them you could
see sound translated into green light. current
of some sort, not understood by me, ran behind
the glass. AS the voices or the music of the
orchestra were turned softly into the micro
phone the green light quivered on a thin line.
When the sound grew louder, the light leaped
and thrilled and almost filled the portfolios with
jagged excited color.
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D. C. Drama Units
To Confer Sunday

Representatives Of 50 drama
groups in the city will meet Sun
day afternoon at 2::30 o'clock at
the Franklin School Building, to
discuss organization Of the one
act play contest for 1888, Mrs.
Elizabeth K. Peoples, director of
the Community Center announced
today.
Among the questions to be dis
cuSsed is the date for the tourna
ment. October and February are
being considered. Denis Con
nell, chairman Of last years
tournament, will preside.
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BOY, IA, FIRM,
ROBS WOMAN

Assuring her he wasn't fool
ing" when she tried to talk him
out of robbing her at the point
of g, pistol, a 14year-old boy last
night held up and robbed Mrs.
Mary Maxfield, of 5723 Third
Pl. N. w., a few feet from her
front door. ....
Mrs. Maxfield told police she
pleaded with the youthful robber
nearly five minutes in an effort
to talk him out of his plan, but
could not make him change his
mind when she told him she
would give him the money if he
really needed it,"
The youth was finally handed
the purse containing about 81 in
change and some valuable papers.