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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
HOUSE DUE TO
 PASS IVA PROBE.
Will Be Approved By Wed= nesday-Hearings to
 Begin Monday
Photo by Acme

Washington, March 26. - (UP) - House leaders were ready today .o act quickly on the Senate'S reso- iution for an investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority. They predicted that the House would ap- prove it by Wednesday.
 The House Rules Committee will begin hearings Monday morning. The measure calls for an inquiry by a joint Senate House committee, but the House also will consider group of its own resolutions.
 The Senate resolution seemed as sured of approval. It represents compromise between opposing Sen- ate factions, and House leaders in- dicated that it was satisfactory.
 The hearings were expected to re- quire two days but if they are con- cluded Monday the House will get the resolution Tuesday.
 Passage will be easy" said Ma jority Whip Pat Roland, Democrat, Pennsylvania. Tt is almost unan- imous in the House."
 The resolution was virtually unanimously approved in the Sen- ate. There was no record vote, but only few "noes" were heard when the question was put.
 AS approved by the Senate, the Investigation will be by a 10-man committee - five members from each house - authorized to spend $50,000 inquiring into:
 l. Whether the IVA is carrying out the provisions of the law eco- nomically and efficiently; whether it's work has been handicapped by internal dissension.
 2. Whether any board member has aided private power companies in suits for injunctions; what suits have been instigated and what dis position has been made of them; what financial loss municipalities and farm organizations have suf- fered from such suits; the extent of private utilities activities to pre- vent municipalities and farm or ganizations from buying IVA power or acquiring title to distributions systems.
 3. The truth of charges made by pr. Arthur E. Morgan, removed by President Roosevelt as chair man, alleging an attempt to de- fraud the government in land pur- chases.
 4. Whether the IVA has shown partiality to some corporations in it's power contracts; whether It has failed to make proper reports to Congress or interfered with gov ernment audits; whether it has dissipated funds through waste, eX- travagance, mismanagement or ille- gal conduct.
 In all there are IT points of in quiry. Nine of them were taken from resolutions of Barkley and Senator George w. Norris, 1ndl- ana, Nebraska, and eight from a resolution sponsored jointly by SeA- ators H. Styles Bridges, Republican, Ne. Hampshire, and William H. Kinf, Democrat, Utah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Teachers Regional
 Institute Arranged
Northwestern Connecticut Groups to Gather at Tor
 rington High School, April 9

phy Approach; grade 8-A Lesson from Today's Headlines.
 High School Section
 There: Teaching Problems of the Secondary School.
 Chairman: Richard Hughes, Tor rington.
 Observer: Paul Collier, senior supervisor, secondary education, Connecticut state department of education.
 Discussion leaders: Social Studies, Miss Elizabeth G. Novak, Plymouth; Science, George Potterton, North Canaan; English, Herbert w. Oviat,t Winsted; Mathematics, Richard D. Williamson, New Milford.
 1:30 p. m.-General sessions.
 Elementary Division Chairman: Mrs. Isabelle M. Pear son, Winsted.
 Reports from section chairmen.
 Appraisal of the Round Tables Miss Alice O'Neill; Dr. Rollo G. Rey- holds.
 Address: "The Elementary School as I would Have It." Dr. Reynolds. Secondary Division
 Chairman: Richard Hughes, Tor rington. Address: "The High School Cur riculum," Dr. Ben D. Wood, Colun- bia university.
 Reports from group discussion leaders.
 Appraisal of the Round Tables MT. Collier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
DOric Chapter

Plans for the annual musical of the Doric chapter, Order of De- Molay, were furthered at a meet ing held last evening at Temple hall. The affair will be held on April 29th.
 Degree work will be done by the chapter at a meeting of the Federal lodge of MasOns of Water town on April 4th and also of Liberty lodge of Masons of Water bury on April 13. A rehearsal of the first degree will be held on Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Masonic temple.
 On Tuesday evening many mem- bers of the chapter will visit the Milford chapter. They will leave the Masonic temple at 6:45 o'clock. The local bowling team will op- pose the West Haven chapter team at the Y. M. c. A. tOmor- row.
 Ted Wilson and Elton Mitchell were elected co-managers of the baseball team.
 Officers will be elected at the annual meeting on April 8th. On April 22nd a private installation will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

The formation of a local unit of the Pedestrian Safety Association would meet with the approval of Superintendent of Police William J. Roach.
 As a matter of fact after perusing the statistics for the past year in- dicating that 87 per cent of traffic fatalities in Waterbury for the past year involved pedestrians, the chief is greatly in sympathy with the ob- jective of such an association. He would cooperate whole-heartedly if any sponsors here should become imbued with sufficient enthusiasm to attempt the forming of an organization that would lead the pedestrian along the path of safety and security"
 Says the superintendent in his weekly statement on current prob- lens:
 Information coming to the Wa terbury Police Department from many sources, including reports from the National Safety Council, ollOWo ClldV co PCL SOAAV VI PSNSo trian deaths in traffic accidents are due in some measures to some fault of the pedestrian. In cities 67 per cent of all traffic fatalities are pe- destrians, in Waterbury during 1887 87 per cent of all traffic fatalities were pedestrians. What can the pedestrian do about it? Plentyl
 Ways and Means
 1. He can exercise the same care in observing traffic light that drivers do.
 2. He can study laws and ordi- nances already in existence to reg ulate traffic from the viewpoint of the pedestrian. He thus not only will become better informed of his rights on streets and highways, but will learn what is expected of him in the use of these streets and high ways.
 3. Having learned this, he is in a position to demand that the motor vehicle operator do the same and accept his share of traffic responSi- bility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
NOTED HISTORIAN
 OPPOSES BILL

Westport, Conn.,, March 26 - GU. P) - James Truslow Adams, noted historian and author, today opposed President Roosevelt's reorganiza- tion bill, declaring it called for "al- teration of our form of govern ment."
 Adams sent a telegram to U. S. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Virginia, in which he said T beg congress not to yield up more of its constitution al powers. Only congress can save the constitution and the nation.
 If the people and congress care so little for personal liberty and con- stitutional safeguard that they hand over powers to an executive as asked then it can happen here'."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
17 Auto Operators
 Ordered To Appear
Ten Waterburians Among Number Summoned to Aps
 pear Thursday Before Deputy Commissioner Hogan

I Daniel Longo, care of J. Gil- christ, Oakville, operating under suspensian.
 Peter Stanaitis, 133 Drayer dve- nue, operating under the influence.
 Carmine Cerundolo, 1073 East Main street, overlooking.
 Adelard Heber, 93 Harpers Ferry road, omplaint-cutting in. Wm. E. Flanigan, 30 Yale avenue, Middlebury, complaint - reckless driving.
 Casimer J. Bendler, 609 Washing ton avenue, financial responsibility; reckless driving.
 Blase Bosso, 107 Wolcott street, financial responsibility; speeding.
 Michael Bilanchia, Al William street, financial responsibility, reck- less driving.
 Henry Dainty, South Meriden road, Cheshire, financial responsi- bility: theft of motor.
 Walter Gomez, 63 Abbott avenue, financial responsibility, defective breaks.
 Roy Johnson, Goshen, financial responsibility; speeding.
 Edward Niski, 46 Bridge street, Union citl, financial responsibility; speeding. .
 Anthony Sekorski, 10 Chestnut street, Pequabuck, Conn.,, financial responsibility; speeding.
 Daniel GiZzie, IFS Cushman street. financial responsibility,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Pedestrian Safety
 Association Favored
Increasing Number of Accidents Emphasizes Need of
 Educational Campaign Numerous Mishaps Here

4. He can take more interest in traffic problems, particularly in the regulation of traffic signals.
 5. He can find out through his studies that more safety for pedes- trians is possible provided they at- tain an attitude of safety on the streets and highways.
 We must not forget that every automobile driver is frequently a pedestrian. We must not forget that, while there are 40,000,000 driv- CTS in the United States, who at times may be classified also as pe- destrianS. Surely when two of every five persons killed in traffic acci- dents are pedestrians, the pedestrian ought to know if he Is being given the consideration to which he is entitled. He should know that his interests are considered when regu- lations are planned for streets and highways.
 Inconsiderate
 He should know that he is proper ly protected from careless and in- considerate drivers; If he himself will not be careless or inconsider- ate. It stands to reason that if the pedestrian were to make this sug- gested study of traffic laws and regulations, he would come to such an understanding of the complex traffic problem that he would obey voluntarily the rules and regulations laid down for traffic control. It is time now that pedestrians should be aroused to the parts that they must play collectively and individ- ually in traffic safety work.
 Various countries throughout Eu- rope have organized what is known as the Pedestrian Safety Association and this organization has achieved a prominence, efficiency and author ity that compares favorably with the Automobile Clubs. These clubs are well organized, are well inform ed about street and highway acci- dents and through their representa- tives are very influential factors ill the measures of traffic control. Approves Plan
 Do we need an active pedestrian association in America?
 It is my personal opinion that similar organizations here in Amer ica would do much toward the re- duction of pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents and give the pedes- trian wider scope of knowledge concerning the traffic problem of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

Torrington High school will be the meeting place of teachers from northwestern Connecticut on Satur- day, April 9, when a regional insti- ute sponsored by the Connecticut State Teachers Association will be held to discuss teaching technique of the elementary and secondary school
 Dr. Rollo G. Reynolds, principal of Horace Mann school, Columbia University and Dr. Ben D. Wood, Columbia University, are the guest speakers at the general sessions.
 At the elementary level group discussions will be developed around demonstrations of primary reading by Miss Marjorie Vann, reading spe- cialist of Silver Burdett and Com pany and social study demonstra- tions by Miss Hazel F. Carey, spe- cialist in that field for Rand, Mo- Nally and Company.
 | Co., Chairmen
 Mrs. Elizabeth Madison, Lakeville, and Miss Lucia Leslie, Watertown will serve as chairmen of the groups with the discussions led by Miss Alice ONeill of Naugatuck, and Dr. Reynolds.
 The high school sections will con- slider problems incident to the fields of English, mathematics, science, and the social studies with Herbert Oviatt, Torrington; Richard Will liamson, New Milford; George Pot terton, North Canaan; and Miss Elizabeth Novak, Plymouth as dis cussion leaders.
 At the general sessions Richard Hughes of Torrington will conduct the meeting for secondary school teachers. Paul Collier, State Depart ment of Education, will appraise the round tables, and Dr. Ben D. Wood, Columbia University, will speak on "The High School Curriculum" Elementary Sessions
 Mrs. Isabelle M. Pearson of Win sted will conduct the elementary teacher general session. Dr. Rollo C.. Reynolds, Columbia University, will appraise the round tables and speak on "The Elementary School as I would Have It."
 The northwestern regional insti- ute is one of several conducted this year for the first time by the Con- necticut State Teachers Association
 Program
 1O:OO a. m.-ASsembly, auditorium high school. Chairman: Mrs. Isa- belle M. Pearson, Winsted. Well come: Superintendent George J. Vogel, Torrington. Assignments and announcements.
 10:15 a. m.-Section meetings.
 Primary
 Theme: Reading Problems of the Primary Grades; chairman: Mrs. Elizabeth Madison, Lakeville; dis cussion leader: Miss Alice O'Neill Naugatuck; demonstrator: Miss Marjorie J., Vann of Silver Burdett and company; grade 1-Beginners; grade 2-individual reading.
 Intermediate and Upper Grades
 Theme: Teaching the Social Studies. Chairman: Miss Lucia Leslie, Watertown. Lesson Critic and Discussion Leader: Dr. Rollo G. Reynolds, principal Horace Mann school, Columbia University Demonstrator: Miss Hazel F. Carey, Pelham, N Y. and Lincoln Summer school, representing Rand, McNally and company; grade 5-A Geogra-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

Wheeler Young post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and its auxiliary Lieutenant Shea unit, will be hosts tonight to members and honored guests. The occasion is the joint annual banquet and dance of the two popular organizations at Patsy Browns. Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes heads the list of in- vited guests. The committees in charge include the following: Wheeler Young post, Comman- der Meyers, Arthur LaBelle, Theo- dore Schrader, Frank Orencole and Cornelius Green.
 Lieutenant Shea Auxiliary: Mrs. Jane Meyer, Mrs. Mae Grove, Mrs. Marie Dolan, Mrs. Lucy Moss and Mrs. Elizabeth Peters.
 The guests of the evening will be: Joseph Perrone of New Lon don, department commander; Mrs. Ella Brennan of New Haven, state auxiliary president; Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity church, William T. Far rington, city editor of the Water bury Democrat and James Parker, WATR announcer; John Bren- nan of New Haven, county com- mander; Mrs. Elsie Chambers of Milford, county president; Mrs. Helen Brophy, local president and Joseph Meyer, local commander, will be the guests of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 Schilling- Busch, Inc, New York and Joseph CirprianO, 4O8 South Leonard street, foot injury, $21 beginning March 5.
 Waterbury Farrel Foundry Company and Allen Pilch, finger injury. S12.39 beginning March 5.
 Raymond K. Clapp, Storrs and Robert B. Owen, Cheshire, left shoulder injury, $1O.96 beginning March 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
YOUNG COMEDIAN
 AT LOEW'S POLL
Police Escorts "Spanky' Mcfarland; Welcomed
 By Mayor

Today one of the favorite child stars of America appears in per son with Jack Pepper, comedian of stage, screen and radio, on the stage of the popular Loew Poli theater for today only. Spanky, who became famous in the Our Gang" com- edies, is delightful treat for groWn-ups as we'll as children.
 Spanky arrived in Waterbury this morning, from New Haven, with a state police escort, and was met by the St. Joseph's Fife and Drum corp as we'll as the local Boy Scouts, and brought directly to the city hall where he was welcomed by the mayor.
 AS he will be here, positively, for today only, be sure to bring the kids and come on down to see him.
 "Spanky," and with Jack Pepper, will be presented at 1;10, 400, 6:45 and 9:3O.
 In addition to this treat we have an outstanding screen show headed by Shirley Temple in "Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm" with Jack Haley, Gloria Stuart, Randolph Scott, Bill Robinson, and Helen Westley heading an exceptionally brilliant all-Star cast. 20th Century Fox is proud to of- fer you "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" which is star-studded streamlined great show for everybody.
 Romancing stars, dancing stars, comedy stars, singing stars-there are stars all around the screens number one star.
 You'd never know the old farm!
 Kate Douglas Wiggin's story sug- gested the merry, modern screen play by Karl Tunberg and Don Et- tlinger. A streamlined radio center moves in down by the old mill stream, and it's happiness hook up for everyone.
 Six new rhythm songs stud the happy musical score. These are all songs which will add to the hum- ming repertory of hit-lovers every where.
 In addition Shirley sings medley of all her famous hits of the past reprise which has been requested by many of her fans.
 On the same program is another big hit, the hilarious comedy Maids Night Out" with Joan Fon- taine and Allan Lane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

The Connecticut Department of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U. s. will hold it's monthly session in Waterbury to- morrow afternoon.
 The meeting will be held at the Moose hall 100 Grand street. The Connecticut Department of the auxiliary will also meet.
 State Commander John c. Ca pOraIe of New Haven will preside over the Veterans session while Mrs. COsmO Ricci, State President of the auxiliaries will preside over the auxiliary meeting.
 Large delegations for various posts and the auXiliaries usually attend the state meetings.
 National Commander John Dc PastinO of this city will be a guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
PRESIDENT ON
 QUIET WEEKEND

Warm Springs, Ga, March 26- (UP)-President Roosevelt began a quiet weekend in the little White House today.
 The chief executive. already &C., quiring a deep tan as the result of hours under the blazing Georgia sun, planned to go motoring again this afternoon through the road. adjacent to the Warm Springs foundation and his 1000 acre farm.
 With him in all probability will be William c. Bulliett, ambassador to France. who is guest at the little White House. Presumably they will discuss European political develop mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
HELD FOR DEATH

Hartford, Conn.,, March 26-(UP) Coroner Frank E. Healy today held James R. L. Shnnot' criminally responsible for the death of Will liam T. Clifford, 61, and Sylvester Wheeler. 3l, both of Windsor. ill a Bloomfield auto acci tent Feb. IT, Sinnott was tle driver of truck which collided with another truck occupied by Clifford and Wheeler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

Seventeen auto drivers, ten from Waterbury, have been summoned to appear before Deputy Motor Ve- hicle Commissioner Francis Hogan at his weekly session here next Thursday morning. Various charges will confront the operators.
 The list includes:
 Howard M. Aspinwall, Washing ton Depot, Conn, accident record.
 John Pragit, 10 Fuller street, vio- lation not conviction.
 Wm. M. Toleman, 157 Waterville street, violation not conviction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
PROHIBITION RAIDS
 SERVED HIM WELL

Boston, March 26-(UP)-A back ground of prohibition-day raids proved valuable to Police Sergeant Joseph F. Condon when he led a squad of number pool raiders to a suspected store.
 During a seemingly futile search for evidence Condon noticed that two nails on the counter were much brighter than others.
 Recalling secret caches, he then touched wire to both nails and a section of the counter popped open disclosing secret compartment containing pool slips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

Numbered among the galaxy of real circus stars of international repute who will be seen here with
 the Grotto Circus at the Armory all next week are such inimitable fea- lures as the great George Hanne- ford and family, Americas circus riding king. Powers dancing Hippo drome elephants. Butch, the New York Hippodrome clown heading a host of other clowns. Fighting lions, skating bears. balancing seals, wire walkers, acrobatic aerialists, in fact list of names which are directly connected with circus traditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
HOPE OF ENDING
 STRIKE INCREASES

Boston, March 26-(UP)-There was hope today of an early settle ment of the strike of $50 sausage makers and pork product workers.
 Federal Arbitrator Edward c. Mo- Donald, who arrived here yesterday, arranged conference between CLOS Workers Union and the Employ CTS Association.
 The strikers seek a closed shop, increased wages and better work ing conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Minor Fire

Fire spread by overflow from an oil burner caused minor damage today to g sub-o office of the Lewis Bros. Co.,, wholesale produce dealers, of 206 Meadow street, located in the Ralph N. Blakeslee company building.
 The call came at 9:28 o'clock and a line from the booster engine, No. 10, from headquar- ters, combined with the sprink- Ter system, halted the fire within short space.
 Damage was confined to the office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Public Sale

First public sale of assets of the defunct Office Supply company will be held Monday, March 28, according to Referee in Bank ruptcy Walter Torrance. The com pany filed a petition of bank ruptcy shortly after its officials were called before the grand jury, presumably with reference to city transactions prior to Jan- uary l.
 The first meeting of the credi- tors will be held April II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
SON RESPONSIBLE

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March 26- -CUP)-A finding by Coroner The odore E. Steiber today held Charles c. Whitney, Jr., West Cornwall criminally responsible for the auto mobile accident death of his father who died Feb. 25 of injuries suf- fered in a New Years duy crash The younger Whitney was driving their car when it smashed into the rear of a state highway department truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
JUDGE APPROVES
 RECEIVERS FEE

Judge French McEvoy this morn ing issued an order that Attorney Finkelstein be granted $1,312.27 for his services as receiver of the Gen. tral Industrial Bank, which has been in the process of receivership for the past three and one-half years. This sum represents the balance after the payment of the final dividend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26

More than ever before with any one circus program.
 A crew of seat and construction men are working at top speed to have everything in readiness for the opening on Monday afternoon. The many performers and animals will arrive Sunday II a. m. And every thing will be ready when doors open Monday afternoon for the biggest show the Grotto has ever had.
 Reserved seats on sale ell week at 17 West Main street. Get your tickets early and be assured of a good seat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Dividend

Payment of 1-2 per cent div idend to depositors of the Central Industrial Bank was approved in Superior Court yesterday by Judge Frank P. McEvoy. The divi- dend, which will be the final one, will bring the total payment to AT 1-2 percent.
 Judge McEvoy reserved decision on the request of Attorney Alfred Finklestein for payment for legal services as receiver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
N. ENGLAND FLOOD PACT IS APPROVED

Washington, March 26-(UP)- The senate has approved senate joint resolution authorizing an interstate flood control pact in the Connecticut River valley.
 .. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont have ratified the pact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Electric Iron

A burning electric iron in the apartment of Mary Gurovitz, in Cables building, 43-45 Prospect street, brought four companies of firemen to the scene yesterday afternoon after three o'clock. AL though the iron caused consider able smoke, no damage resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Wadhams Camp

The Wadhams camp, Sons of Union Veterans, met last evening to arrange for a district meeting to be held in Derby on April 4. Plans were also discussed for a state convention to be held in Bridgeport on April 12 and 13. Convention delegates chosen were: Alton w. Cashman and Marvin Wheeler. One new member was admitted to the camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-26
Galie Shrine

Installation of officers of Cali lee Shrine. White Shrine of Jerusalem, will be held tonight at commandery rooms, Masonic Temple. Rehearsal was held fol- lowing a meeting last night. The installing officer will be Mrs. Emma Way, of New Haven, dis trict deputy supreme worthy high prieSteSS.