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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Congressman J. Joseph Smith was one of the signers of petition, submitted yesterday to President Roosevelt, calling on the United States government to do all in its power to keep Palestine open for Jewish refugees.
 The petition was signed by not able figures, among them 30 gover- nors of states, 51 U. s. senators, and l94 congressmen. In the group of signers were Senators Francis Ma loney and Augustine Lonergan and Congressmen William Citron, Will liam Fitzgerald, Herman Kopple- mann, James J. Shanley and Alfred N. Phillips, Jr., of Connecticut.
 The signatures to the petition were secured by the Emergency Committee on Palestine. The peti- tion, engraved on scroll, was pre- scented at the White House.
 The text of the petition follows:
 A memorial to President Frank lin D. Roosevelt on behalf of the Jewish national home in PaleS- tine.
 In view of the continuous history of sympathy and encouragement expressed by the American gov- ernment toward the effort of the Jewish people to re-establiSh the ancient Jewish homeland in Pal estine, in order that homeless Jews might find peace, security and op- portunity, we join in urging that there be indicated to the British government our earnest hope that the doors of Palestine will be kept open for the Jewish refugees now suffering cruel oppression in Eu- ropean lands, and that the Jew ish national home policy in Pal estine be maintained.
 We are mindful of the fact that both houses of congress in 1922 unanimously adopted the Lodge Fish resolution approving the pur- poses of the Balfour Declaration and expressing sympathy for the reestablishment of the Jewish na- tional home in Palestine.
 The fate of great numbers of men, women and childrlen who are being persecuted solely be- cause of their faith and race must arouse the deepest compass sion in the hearts of all civilized men and women.
 If our government can in this critical hour in the history of the Jewish people help keep open the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
CANADIAN CAPT. :.
 GETS LOST CUP

Boston, Nov. 1-(UP)-Cap'n An- gus Walters wandering silver mug" the International Fishermen's Trophy-reposed in a bank vault today after being reclaimed from the New England Home for Little Wanderers where it was left n1ys- teriously Saturday night.
 The cup, valued at about $500, was to be presented to Walters at a Canadian Club of Boston dinner in honor of his victory last month over Cap'n Ben Pines Gertrude L. Thebaud of Gloucester. Cap'n Wal ters also hoped at the same time to receive $3000 in prize money. Both trophy and money were missing when Walters appeared to receive them last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
DANBURY HAT co.
 ARRESTS THIEVES

Danbury, Conn, Nov. 1-(UP)-A hat company foreman and a Bridgeport haberdasher were ar- rested today on theft charges in connection with an investigation into the disappearance of unfinish- ed hats at the A. E. Hodshon Hat company. j.s2s
 Presented in court were Arthur Hodshon. plant foreman and nephew of A. A. Hodshon, treasurer of the concern, and Anthony Capola, pro- prietor of Bridgeport hat store.
 Capola was accused of receiving 36 dozen hat bodies valued at $567, and Hodshon with taking "A hats. Their cases were continued until Saturday.
 State police questioned more than 40 employees of the firm to deter mine the extent of the alleged thefts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
lsnecial to The Democratl

Washington, Nov. Although more than eighteen million dollars has now been allocated to Connec- ticut PWA projects under the new program, greatly in excess of the quota of seven and a half millions originally allowed to the state, Sem ator Lonergan CD Conn, today predicted that many additional projects will receive allocations in the next week or two.
 There is approximately twenty million dollars left in the general fund for allocation to local pro- jects," Senator Lonergan said.
 T am bearing down heavily upon PWA officials and the president to have money allocated for a new sanitorium project at New Britain, and numerous other projects which are meritorious.
 Connecticut can feel proud of its treatment by the Public Works ad- ministration to date," the senator said, "inasmuch as allocations have been made which amount to nearly three times as much as the original quota set for the state"
 Senator Lonergan expressed grat- itude especially for allocations an- nounced Saturday, which included $1,033, ,191 for the construction of bridges in Connecticut, many of which had been damaged or de- stroyed by floods. and for another $1,784,250 for highway projects throughout the state.
 ''The bridges" he said, twill be located at Thomaston, Milford, Barkhamstead (HartforO, South bury, Seymour, Eastford, Ashford, Holland and two at Norwich.
 In addition" he said, special bridge projects were approved for Clinton, for which a grant of $25,- 060 was made, and one at Norwich for $44,860.
 List of Projects
 "Other projects announced Sat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
KIDNAPER OF TAXI
 MAN SENTENCED

Boston, Nov. 1 = (U.P.) = An- thony Farschuck, 38, of Winnipeg, Man, was sentenced to 10 years in federal penitentiary today after pleading guilty to Kidnapping Law renee taxi driver in 1886.
 The Canadian lumberjack also pleaded guilty to charges of con- spiracy to kidnap and interstate transportation of a stolen automo- bile in connection with the kidnap- ing of Roland Robichaud two years ago.
 MT. and Mrs. Jack Benton, indict- ed with Farschuck two years ago, already have been sentenced. The trio allegedly forced Robichaud to drive them to St. Louis, Mo, after an unsuccessful holdup attempt during which a physician was shot.
 Farschuck, on parole from Mich igan jail when the Kidnapping oc- cured, was arrested at Red Lake, Ont, several weeks ago and trans ferred to St. Paul. Minn, to await extradition to Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
FATHER FAILS TO
 SAVE HIS BABY

Boston, Nov. = (U.P.) - Car rying his baby boy, a father ran a mile and half early today before finding a taxicab to take him to 8 hospital where he learned that the infant already was dead.
 Mrs. John D. Robery discovered the baby John, one of her four chil- dren, apparently smothering amid tangled covers. The father seized the infant and started for City Hospital as neighbors called police and fire men. Firefnen arriving at the hos pital as R0bery entered worked with inhalat0rs over the child for more than an hour before death by sllf- location was pronounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
ROBERT WOOLSEY
 COMEDIAN DIES

Hollywood, Nov. 1-(UP)-The motion picture colony today mourned the death of Robert Wool sey, 49, the sardonic, cigar-smoking comedian who earned $100,00 a pie turo at the height of his fame. Bert Wheeler and he formed the com edy team of Wheeler and Woolsey.
 He died last night at his Malibu Beach home. He had been i'll more than 8 year. He was in coma the last two days. His wife, the former Mignone Reed, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Reed, were at his bed- side. N si S--s
 woolsey, under contract to RKO, was forced to retire a year ago be- cause of a kidney ailment. Holly wood thought he was recovering and was shocked by his death.
 Fifteen years of touring the con- tinents, except Europe, as stage comedian ended when Hollywood offered Woolsey a contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
More Funds Expected
 For State Projects
Senator Lonergan Presses Federal Agencies for Ad=
 ditionaI Allowances Bridge for ThOmastOn

urday," the senator said, "are inn portant. They are as follows: Bran ford, seawall, $26,000 loan, $21, 1,285 grant; Norwalk, school, $405, 5,000 grant; New London, Municipal building $2O,452 grant: Norwalk, paving, $70,654 grant; New London, fire department, $11,250 grant; Windsor, storm sewer, $4,950 grant; Hartford, sanitary sewer, $2,700 grant"
 The towns which will benefit by the $1,784, ,250 highway improvement grant are as follows, according to Senator Lonergan:
 Ridgeield, Stratford, East Hart ford, South Windham, New Haven, East Haven, West Haven, Groton, Thomaston, Watertown, Saybrook, Prospect, Ansonia, Seymour, Wa terford, Norwich, Thompson, Wind ham, Lebanon and Franklin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Market Opened Firmer
 At Start Of Business
Most Stees, Coppers, Utility, Rail Stocks AdvanCedi Motors Steady-AviatiOn Shares Were Mixed

were steady and aviations mixed. Coppers made small gains. Mercan- tile issues improved on better trade reports.
 Best gain among leaders was in Macy, which opened at 46 up l. U. s. Steel opened 65 up S-8; General Electric 46 3-4 up 1-8; Southern Pacific 19 Ia up l-2; Consolidated Edison 8 IA up 1-4; Chrysler 82 7-8 up 1-S; General Motors 50 1-8 unchanged; Douglas Aircraft 65 5-8 up 3-S: Glenn Martin S2 1-4 of 1-2; and New York Ehipbuilding 1,7O0 shares at IA 7-8 up 3-8.
 U. s. Realty opened $500 shares at 6, unchanged, the largest initial block.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
REBELS CAPTURE HILLS

Hendaye, French Spanish From tier, Nov. l. (UP) Spanish Ma tionalistS asserted today three columns of their troops were des- scending foothills toward the Ebro river in Eastern Spain after captur- ing the Caballs and San Marco Hills from the Loyalists.
 It was asserted also that Nation alist artillery, smelling Loyalist lines, was making it difficult for the Loy- alists to bring up supplies to their men on the right (southern) bank of the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
COLLEGE SPOONS
 WERE ALL STOLEN

New York, Nov. 1 - (UP.) Stu dents and faculty of Wagner Col lege, usually partial to the niceties of table etiquette, manipulated their scrambled eggs and stirred their coffee with dinner knives at break fast today. Someone presumably a Halloween prankster - had taken Rll the spoons and forks.
 The college dietician said the 109 students and faculty members would have to get along at luncheon ns best they could with the knives.
 The luncheon menu?
 Pea soup and fricasse of lamb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
vANDALs IN CEMETERY

Woburn, Mass, Nov. 1-(UP)- Halloween vandals toppled and de- faced more than 15O gravestones at Woodbrook cemetery, causing dam age estimated at over $5,000 police reported teddy.
 Most of the slabs were on graves of persons who died 75 to 90 years ago. Some stones were halved and others splintered. Vandals entered the locked cemetery by forcing three iron bars on the heavy main gate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Smith Signs Petition
 For Jewish Refugees
President Roosevelt Asked to ntercede in Palestine COntroversy-3O Governors Also Append Names

one door through which oppressed Jews have entered into freedom and hope. we shall have rendered an historic service to the cause of enlightened mankind.
 We therefore urge upon you, Mir. President, that you invoke such powers as age at your dis posal to convey to Great Britain the anxiety which all American citizens share with respect to the present situation in Palestine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
DIES OF INJURIES

Willimantic, Conn. Nov. 1-(UP) Mrs. Jessie Brainard, 76, East Hampton. who was injured critically in an automobile accident Saturday, died last nght at Windhal Commu- nity Memorial hospital.
 She leaves her husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
By ELMER e: WALzER

New York, Nov. 1--(UP) Stocks opened firm in moderate trading to- day. Bonds were mixed and cotton futures steady.
 Most steels, coppers, utility and rail stocks advanced, while motors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Girl Scout Troop No. 16, held a Halloween party Friday night at Fraternity hall under the direction of Mrs. N. J. Lorraine, scout leader, assisted by Mrs. Louis Willard.
 The high spot of the evening, was a scavenger hunt, and the articles required to be found were, spool of white thread, a black button, 1916 penny. an old bicycle tire, cork, a nail, a stick of Beechnut gum, an animal cracker. a kernel of corn, some doll clothes and 8 piece of blue ribbon.
 The winners were Ellen McMa- hon, and John Barlow. The young people danced to radio music, after which refreshments of cookies, cake, punch and candy were served by the hostess of the evening, Ellen McMa- hon. The hall was trimmed with or- ange and black decorations, and many colored balloons.
 Those attending were: Mary Ryan Robert Collins, Elsie Collins, Robert Wilcox, Barbara Laf1in, Christopher Johnson, Peggy Heaney, Seery Cog gin, Marjorie Truelove, Robert Rear. Barbara Nyberg, Joseph Guarini, Alice Buell., Lawrence Collins, Chris tine Hardness, Russell :. Williams, Mary Wagner, Ellen McMahon and John Barlow.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship Society of St. Paul's Episcopal church will hold a Halloween card party, open to the public, Friday evening in the parish hall. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the society, or from the rector.
 Purinton Speaker
 Arthur Purinton, educational sec- retary of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. was the speaker at the Sunday morning meeting of the Everyman'S Bible Class at the Grace Methodist church. His topic was, Religion"
 Rev. Alison J. Smith will be speak CT at the next meeting Sunday. Mo- vember 9th, and his topic will deal with Prophets of the old Testament. and will be, Prophet Amos" The usual song service will be lead by Vincent Leonard, song leader.
 Wednesday evening, November 2nd, members of the Everyman's s Bible Glass will go to Thomaston to attend the November meeting of the Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses at the Methodist church at 6 o'clock.
 The local class will leave the Grace Methodist church not later than T:SO o'clock. Transportation will be furnished for those desiring it. Plans will be discussed ct this meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Waterville, Nov. 1 = A regular business meeting of the Pride of Weloh Circle, Companions of the Forest, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock, at Foresters' hall. Mrs. Jo- seph McArdle, chief companion, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Girl Scout Troops
 Hunt a Big Success
Ellen McMahon and John Barlow Scavenger Winner;
 Pride of Welch Circle Meets Tonight
w AT R WILL E
Mrs. B. w. Henon-l7s6 Thomaston Ave.-TeL s-54s2

concerning the Connecticut State Federation Convention at New Bri- tain, Saturday, November 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

The Epworth League Society of Grace Methodist church will hold a rally this evening at the church at 7:30 o'clock, when Dr. George Har- ley, a missionary from Africa. will be the speaker. It is expected groups from Waterbury will be in attend ance. The Intermediate League will meet with the Epworth League So- ciety this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

A rehearsal and business meeting of the Casper s. Davis, Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps till take place this evening at 8:30 o'clock, at Fraternity hall. Members are urged to make re- turns on tickets for the recent mas- querade dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Grace Methodist church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the church parlors, and conduct a regular monthly business meeting. Mrs. Joseph Caron will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary, will hold a special planning activities" meeting this evening at the home of the pres- ident, Mrs. Frank Carney, 49 Chapel street, at 8:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
AUTO|ST FOUND
SLAIN IN CAR

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Dec.
15.-Mystery today surrounded
the death of L. v. Mason, SO,
found Slumped in his car late yes
terday with bullet wounds in his
head and chest.
DR.. w. A. Harris, Spotsylvania
county coroner, has examined the
body but withheld issuing a GER
tificate. Sheriff M. L. Blaydes,
who has been investigating the
case, said Mason was well liked
in the community and apparently
had no enemies.
The body was discovered yes
terday on the Gordon Road, 10
miles from here, after Mason had
been missing from his home near
College Heights since early Tues
day night. Members of the fam
lily said he left home saying he
would return within 30 minutes.
Mason had been employed for
some time by the Holly Brook
Dairy of this city. Surviving are
his widow and daughter, Max
Inc, IA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
KIWANIANS ASK
CRIPPLE CLASS

New schools devoted entirely to
physical and mental training of
crippled children of Washington
were advocated in a letter which
the Kawanis Club has sent to the
District commissioners.
Edward S. Pardoe, president
elect, directed by the Clubs board
of directors to write to the COM
missionerS, offered to present ar
guments "either by person or in
writing, seeking the establishment
of a program for new crippled
children'S schools"
Mr.. Pardoe pointed out that the
kiwanis Club has been deeply in
terested in the welfare of the
crippled child for many years. and
has provided funds annually to
aid the work here. The facts
which the club has found in this
work, he said, indicate a real
need for schools for both While
and colored children designed and
planned for the exclusive use OF
the crippled child"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
BLOW UNHLNGED
CADETS MIND

SKANEATELES, N. Y, Dec. IS.
Temporary mental unbalance, pos
sibly caused by a blow on the
head in an automobile accident,
was given today as the reason
for the suicide of William Scott,
18-year-old cadet at the Staunton
Military Academy and heir tx /
million-dollar fortune.
With his head nearly blown off
by a shotgun blast, Scott was
found dead at the Skaneateles
Lake estate of his family. A coro-
ner's jury returned a verdict Of
suicide.
Shortly before ending his life,
Scott had been involved in a traf-
fic crash. He was on his way
home for the Christmas holidays,
having left the Virginia military
school a little earlier than the
appointed date because of illness.
A companion in SCOTS car at
the time of the crash, Paul Latti-
more, 81, of Auburn, N. Y, said
his friend disappeared just after
suffering a heavy blow on the head
in the wreck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
Dr.. Etter Heads
Catholic Fathers

BASLE, Switzerland, Dec. IS
U.N.S0-Dr. Philippe Etter was
elected president of the Confeder-
alton Of Catholic Fathers today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
Health
Declared Excellent

BERLIN, Dec. Is G.N.S).-For-
mer Kaiser Wilhelm, who will
reach his eightieth birthday on
January 81, is in excellent health,
Berlin representatives of the for
mer imperial encourage declared
today, discounting reports of
anxiety over Wilhelm'S condition.
The reports followed the departure
from New York yesterday on the
liner Bremen Of DR.. William C.
Huebener, a heart specialist of Gin
cinnati, Ohio, who will visit the
former Kaiser at Doom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15

planned. II am out of politics.
I am going to work in the mo-
ton picture industry as a private
citizen.
mfr. Goldwyn and myself
happen to agree personally with
the Governments position in
favor of separation of the pro-
ducing companies from theater
ownership and operation. The
company with which I am as
ISOLATED is not named in any of
the Government suits"
In commenting on the appoint
ment of his mother, Mrs. Eleano,
Roosevelt, as director of the in
surance company of which he wa
formerly a partner, Jimmy" wa
asked what her salary would b,
on the new job. He laughed:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15

CHICAG Dec. Is G.N.S).'
James Roosevelt, eldest son of the
President, denied today his new
movie job had any political tie-up.
Arriving in Chicago from Roches-
ter, Mimi, young Roosevelt de-
clared in a press interview that he
had been criticized in some quar-
tiers for accepting an executive
position with the Samuel Goldwyn
Studios because of a pending Gov
eminent monopoly investigation
Of the film industry.
STARTS EAST TOMORROW
Roosevelt remained in Chicago
today on private business and
planned, he said, to leave for the
East tomorrow morning.
II just want to say" he ex-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
RELIEF PROBE
| REPORT READY

Ringgold Hart, chairman Of
a citizens committee investigating
District relief administration, said
today Burdette Lewis, expert in
lvestigator employed in the probe,
has completed his report and will
forward it to the committee this
Afternoon.
Representative Ross Collins and
Senator Elmer Thomas, chair
men, the House and Senate sub
committees or District appropria-
tons, Hart said, have requested
the committee to draw up a
series of recommendation and
findings before Congress conveneS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
Husband Goes 10 Trial;
Two Of Brides Held

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec. is (I.N.SO.
After weeping in court as they
saw their husband, 23-year-old
Larry Boyd Burke, ordered held
for trial on bigamy charges, two
of Burke's three youthful brides
today were taken to the juvenile
detention home to be held as ma
terial witnesses. The two brides,
Evelyn Hopping, 18-year-old statu-
esque blonde, and Lillian Olivera,
16-year-old petite brunette. were
bitterly disappointed when JUS
tice Grandin Miller failed to re-
lease Burke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
u. S. Spending
Passes 4 Billion

G.N.S.) Federal expenditures
for the current fiscal year, which
started July /, passed the $4,000
600, 900 point today, the Treasury
disclosed.
OUTLAWS since July / totaled 81
002, AGO. 33. During the correspond
ing period a year ago, expenditures
aggregated $3,324, 893,271.
OF the totals, 81 1893, 091, 1876 went
for relief and recovery purposes
against $918,947, 1894 for the cor
responding period last year.
Receipts so far this year were
50, 420, 1888, about 100000, 900
below the volume of year ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15

Jerry Glynn" windprOOf and shower
proof golf jackets. styled by Jackman.
Raglan sleeves for absolute freedom.
Upper front. lastex bottom, two clipper
slash pockets, brown or cream.
Others priced to $3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15

Long wearing canvas bags with
genuine leather trim. New oval
style with ripper shoe and ball
pockets and outside Upper hoods.
Other bags to $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
Stop Clock
In Hartford, Conn.

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. Is II.
N.SO Time actually stood still in
Hartford. Hundreds of starlingS
decided to roost on the hands Of
the four-faced old Statehouse
clock. The clock stopped, But
city employees shooed the birds
away from their perch and today
time marched on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
v. F. W. Party 10 Aid
Widows and Orphans

The National Home for Widows
and Orphans of War Veterans will
receive funds raised at a bingo
party sponsored by the Auxiliary
of Federal Post No. 224, D. c. Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars Of the
United States at 8 p. m. Saturday.
It will be given at the Thomas
Circle Club, 1926 Massachusetts,
Ave. N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-15
Jimmy Denies Political Tie-Up in Job

She'll be lucky If she gets
carfare to and from the meet
ings. She'll simply sit in to
watch over my interests"