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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
STATE PUPILS IN
 B.P. 0. E. CONTEST
Winner Eligible Also for National HOnOrs, An=
 nOunces Chairman

PnpilS in this state may compete for a $30000 scholarship which is awarded annually in selected states by the Elks National Foundation, 8 philanthropic institution of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Announcement of the eligi- bility of this state was made yester- day in Boston by John F. Malley, chairman of the board of trustees of the foundation.
 - Each year we award $30000 scholarship, or its equivalent in cash for use in philanthropy, to each state which meets our qualifica- tions," MT. Mlley said. "This is in addition to our awards of most valuable student prizes, which are competed for nationally. The state scholarships are awarded through the state Elks association. Students de- string to compete for this scholar ship may do so through any Elk lodge in this state. The winners of the 1933-39 scholarships will be named prior to the end of the 1938- 39 scholastic year. To date, we have awarded 35 such scholarships"
 The Ells. National Foundation was organized in 1928 to promote, foster and assist in financing the welfare activities of the Order of Elks. Its funds are invested in securities and its entire income is used for edu- cational and philanthropic endeav- ors. All administrative expenses are paid b ythe order. To date it has distributed more than $100,000 for wide variety of worthy purposes MT. Malley said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
.CAROUSEL SUIT
 SETTLED TODAY
Terms in $IO,OOO Merry GO-ROund Action Not
 Revealed

The mefry-go-round didn't break down when little Frances Mama reached for a brass ring year ago in July out at Lakewood Amusement Park.
 But, today in the Court of Com mon Pleas, the suit entered by Frances, through her father, John Mama, of g Woodlawn Terrace, was settled and the case withdrawn Frances originally had sought $1O,O00 damages through her attor- ney, Yale Matzkin. What the amount of the settlement was did not appear in the notice of with drawal.
 The suit was entered against Sebastian Michele, of Haverhill Mass, purported proprietor of the "carousel," as the merry-go-round is described in the complaint. Frances alleged that the merry go-round proprietor was negligent in allowing those who rode on the mechanical animals to stretch tc reach the brass rings which meant free ride. Further, it was alleged that the brass pole from which the rings were extended was wet with polish and that Frances slipped and fell, suffering many injuries.
 R. L. Halloran appeared for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
FUNERAL STOPS,
 MURDER IS FOUND

Portland, Me, Dec. 20-(UP)-A man friend was questioned by police today in the death "by violence" of Mrs. Martha A. Babb, 53-year-old widow, whose funeral was halted Sunday to permit an autopsy.
 The post-mortem examination disclosed that she died of 8 cerebral hemorrhage, State Pathologist Arch H. Morrell reported last night. There were three distinct marks in- dicating violence on her skull, he said.
 Mrs. Babb was found dead in her apartment Thursday. The doctors report gave cirrhosis of the liver as the cause, but bruised eye and arm led the undertaken and doc tor to notify police.
 Neighbors reported that Mrs. Babb had quarreled with a man in her apartment shortly before her death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
DANAHER SCORES
 OLD AGE PENSION

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 20-UP)- The Republican party has become the "bulwark to the maintenance of our free institutions" U. s. Sen.- Elect John A. Danaher told a Young Republican meeting last night.
 "The Republican party today un- der new leadership" he said, "is alive to its responsibilities" He con- demned Connecticut's old age pen- sion law as "pauper law"
 The Republican State Central committee, meantime, held vic- tory dinner at which informal dis cussions of party aims in the 1889 general assembly, which opens in two weeks, were held.
 There was strong sentiment among members. it was reported, for strengthening of the merit sys- tenn and for revision of the system of appointments to minor courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Four Arrested

Police last night continued their drive for safety on the city'S streets. Four drivers were arrest ed, three of them being charged with speeding and the other with reckless driving.
 In city court this morning the cases of the drivers were con- tinued to Monday. Police Supt. William J. Roach said that the campaign would be continued n- definitely.
 Those arrested were Merton Littlefield, 27, of Rridgewood street, Anthony Ianucci, 32, of 50 Jewelry street, and Warren Platt, of B Herkimer street, all charged with speeding; and Fibre Rinaldi, %, of 461 Walnut street extension, charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
WILLIAMSON NOW
 LINKED IN PROBE
G=Men in Connecticut Fol- lowing Heads" in Me-
 KessOn, Robbins Case
(SpeciaI to The Democrat)

Bridgeport, Dec. 2G-While G-men and agents of District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey followed their secret leads in attempting to un- ravel the Musica- -McKesson 8 Rob- bins fantasy of an estimated $20,- 100000 swindle, report from relia- ble sources was that many promi- nent in social and business life of Connecticut, several politicians, are prime factors in the probe. s-
 Linked to the investigation so far today were the names of such poli- ticians as Harry E. Mckenzie, potent aide to the late J. Henry Roraback, Republican. dictator of Connecticut. Charles E. William son, Darien lawyer, and with Mo Kenzie named in charges relating to lobbying in the Waterbury grand jury case. Mckenzie has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy in the Waterbury matter and was in- tended as a star witness for the state by Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn, ST.
 Williamson has elected trial by court in the Waterbury case and his name, too, has been mentioned as a potential witness for the state in the Waterbury case.
 Records of the McKesson com pany have been removed from the Fairfield offices by federal agents who have refused to comment on the possibility of wholesale indict- ments of various Connecticut offi- cials whose names appear in the records kept by Coster-Musica, the arch-swindler.
 Former Democratic National Committeeman Archibald McNeil related that he had been friendly with Coster-M -Musica, the head of the swindle ring, and that he had ad- vised Musica or advertising and merchandising products acting as public relations man at one time. McNeil commented that all classes of persons had been folled by "Coster" and that the late president of the drug firm had attended poli- tical meetings this home, he be- lieved.
 The position of Mckenzie as a lobby chief for "Coster" on a sal- ary of $500 plus $3,000 expense money at some sessions of the legislature was under investigation here today. Both Mckenzie and Williamson are lobbied in the Re- publican legislature for many years, it has been charged in various quarters.
 Mckenzie and McNeil are re- ported to be among the number who will be called to testify this week before the federal grand jury in New York. Meanwhile, they both are free on bonds after arrest in the Waterbury grand jury matter relating to conspiracy charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Shoppers Involved
 In Traffic Tangles
Early Hours Suggested for Housewives; Golden Rule for AutOists Pedestrians During Years Big Rush

motor vehicles can help to facilitate I the movement of traffic by the simple expedient of displaying the Christ mas spirit a little early, according to transit officials.
 Golden Rule"
 General exercising of what is usu- ally termed "the golden rule" will aid all concerned in avoiding incon- venience and delay, it is said, and this refers in particular to the park i ing of motor vehicles, for avoidance of careless parking, especially dou- ble parking, on the part of auto operators will help considerably in enabling all traffic to move freely. Parking in such manner that 1t forces all moving vehicles into a narrow path in the center of the street creates a bottle-neck which can only result in delay of street cars and busses and all vehicles, and the endless piling up of traffic to the rear of the blockade. A single auto or truck carelessl. parked may de- lay the transportation of hundreds of people.
 Motorists were also urged to eX- ercise more than ordinary caution with respect to standing buses and street cars during the Christmas shopping rush, since there will be an increased accident hazard due to the greater number of such vehi- cles being operated to provide ef- ficient transit service and the in- crease in the number of people boarding and leaving the transit vehicles. Many passengers will have their arms loaded with packages and may not see approaching motor cars.
 Busy Periods
 The thousands of people who will move in and out of the shopping districts in the days just ahead but who do not have to travel to and from places of occupation every day can assist both themselves and the transit services by avoiding the regular traffic rush hours. This par ticularly applies to those who with out inconvenience are able to do their IlOl4ddy S1lOppulS UcINecll GIlc IlOuTS of 10:00 a. m. and 400 p. m., and who can travel back and forth on motor coaches and street cars at times other than the hours when large numbers of workers are be- ing carried either to or from their places of employment.
 Even under normal circumstances, the morning ana evening rush hours, when people are hurrying to and from then occupations, ere ate considerable traffic congestion but when thousands of Christmas shoppers are added to the already sizeable rush hour crowds, condi- tions are aggravated and everybody is likely to be inconvenienced by de- lays. By avoiding the rush hours housewives and others who find it possible to do so, will make their own buying job more easy and will help other members of their fam flies to reach home on time after work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Christmas M '73
Frank CottreIl Veteran Employe of Miller & Peck's Watches GrandchiIdren of Former School
 mates Doing Their Christmas Shopping.

MT. Cottrell is the son of the late Samuel and Catherine Cot trell, who came to Connecticut from England in 1857 and settled in Hartford. His ancestors, par ticularly on his mothers side, came to Connecticut in 171S. The voyage, a long and venturesome one, also resulted in disaster. The food supply was exhausted days before land was sighted. Prayer meetings with the frightened pas- sengers kneeling on the decks were frequent.
 MT. Cottrell, the subject of this little reminiscent story, was born in Hartford on May 10, 1886. He was brought to Waterbury with his family the following year. He was married in 1887 and lived in the first house built on Griggs street in the north end section of the city. The church in which he was married occupied a spot on Cherry street, where the Clock Company's buildings now stand.
 Miller & Peck's
 He entered the service of the Miller & Peck company in 1896. For some years later he travelled about the country, as represen- tative of a nationally known rug company. He later returned to Waterbury and to Miller & Peck's, one of Connecticut's best known and most reliable department stores.
 Daily now he watches the shop ping crowds fill the stores. He sees in the procession another generation bearing names that were more familiar to him over fifty years ago, for then they were the names of many of his school day associates.
 To writers of events of by-gone years in Waterbury, to the Out Easter" and others who reminisce about the city and about Water burians of yester-yearS, we pre- sent MT. Cottrell. As source of news he will be an interesting sur- prise.
 The approach of Christmas with it's shopping errands, decorations, parties and community sings brings back to Frank Cottrell, vet eran employe of Miller & Peck's "reminiscences of Waterbury 65 years! AS daily news accounts records the passing of old-time residents of Waterbury, MT. Cot trell, whose retentive memory pie lures faces, scenes and incidents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Attorney" Jamele

Constable Nicholas Jamele ap- peared as his own counsel today in the suit in common pleas court in which he is made defendant by Teresa McEvoy, the plaintiff al- leging non-payment of note for $l15, dated June 27, 1886.
 Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoile withdrew his appearance for Ja- nele with the notation that he might have to appear as witt ness" Jamele has denied that he owed the money claimed by the plaintiff.
 Judge Edward J. Finn took the case under advisement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
NURSES LOYALTY
 ESSENTIAL FACTOR
Prevention of Disease. Promotion of Health Are
 Principal ObjeCtives

Evermindful of her pledge with loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work" the public health nurse carries on her activi- ties for the prevention of disease and the promotion of health stated Hazel V. Dudley, R. N., director of the bureau of public health nurs- ing, on the weekly broadcast of the state department of health. To the doctor alone is entrusted the diag- nosis and treatment of the sick, to the nurse is given the responsibility of carrying out the doctors order.
 Doctors Ally
 In addition to caring for the sick, the nurse proves herself to be an ally to the doctor in other ways.
 Miss Dudley went on to say "1n cases of communicable disease the public health nurse is of great value to the physician and health officer in demonstrating to the family how to care for and isolate the patient that others in the family and con- munity will be protected. She em- phasizeS the importance of medical care and of bed rest for children with communicable diseases, such as measles, in order that complica- tions may be considered and the child returned to full health as speedily as possible.
 Tie nurse advises all prospective mothers to place themselves early under the regular care of physi- clan. After delivery the doctor looks to the nurse to give good care and teach the necessity of good care at this time.
 Mothers Taught
 Mothers are taught by the nurse the importance of regular medical health supervision for children in order that defects may be corrected, development cultivated and vaccina- tion and immunization secured.
 Adults are advised of the necessity of periodic health examination to ascertain early diagnosis of any de- veloping detrimental condition.
 The nurse learns what the doctor has advised for each patient and then helps them to find way to carry out that advice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
FIFE, DRUM CORPS
 HOST TO PARENTS

Members of the St. Stanislaus Kostka Fife and Drum Corps and their parents enjoyed Christmas party last night at the parish hall. The program included a fife and drum concert, other entertainment, . grab bag, several talks and re- treatments.
 A set of drum sticks was present. ed by Rev. Walter Sieracki to Stan- ley Ofstroski, who was adjudged the outstanding student of. drum ming.
 Speakers were Father Sieracki, Ted Olschefski, managing director of the corps: T. D. O'Connor, fife instructor; and John w. Stokes, drum instructor.
 Chester Ostroksi and Terry Hoj- nacki offered 8 harmoniea duet. Songs were offered by Carl Ned- yilkowski and yodelling numbers by ntznk BojarsIxi. Carols were sung by the group, and parents and youngsters enjoyed a delicious supper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
| C.Y.O. Chapters In Social. Activities

Adoption of bylaws and the report of the committee on social activities will be among the busi- ness features of this evenings meeting of the newly-formed Catholic Youth organization of the church of SS. Peter and Paul. William Graham who was elected president of the unit at meeting last week will preside this evening. Other officers of the chapter in- clude: Owen Kyle, vice-president; Richard Leonard, secretary and Edward Bowling, treasurer.
 Members of the bylaws com- mittee include: Elmer Youngquist, John Daly, Sterling Peck. Social activities, Richard Burns and William Ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
FOUR PEOPLE DIE
 FROM VIOLENCE
(By United Press)


 Two falls, an automobile and train killed four persons in Connec- ticut Monday.
 - John Hogan, S6, Putnam, em- ploye of the Connecticut Light and Power Company, was killed at a Danielson crossing when 8 train struck the light truck he was driv- ing.
 Thomas F. Casey, 56, West Ha- ven, was killed by 8 hit-rm driver on a road near his home. sN
 John A. MacGuire, 48, former Bridgeport business man, was found dead in a hotel room there. The medical examiner said he died from injuries suffered in fall.
 Margaret Hastings, 32, New Haven city employe, was injured fatally when she fell from her fourth-floor bedroom window to a courtyard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
S2,5OO Judgment

Judgmnt of $2,5OO was award cd Matilda Gross today by Judge Edward J. Finn in common pleas court in a suit for dam ages growing out of an automO- bile accident. The plaintiff, Robert w. Mackey, IT,, is ad- judged guilty of negligence in operation of the car which fig ured in the accident.
 The courts award of damages includes the following items: scar on cheek, $750; injured ankle, $25O; pain of nose opera tiOn, $500; internal disorders, $500; all other pain and dam ages, $s21; special damages, el79.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Hip Injured

Aurili0 Battistoni, 25, of 147O Baldwin street, suffered a hip i'm jury early this afternoon when he fell from a scaffold. X-rays were being taken at St. Mary's hospital at press hour.
 No details about the accident were available, the hospital said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Collision

Arrested yesterday afternoon after a collision on the old Harpers Ferry road bridge, Luigi Jamele, 58, of 118 Mon terey street, was given a con- tinuance to Monday in city court today. He is charged with violating the rules of the road.
 Motor PatrOlman Thomas Phalen reported that Jamele's car struck an automobile Oper- ated by Charles FiOla, g, of 192 Atwood avenue. Both cars were badly damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20

During the next few days before Christmas, when She worst traffic tangles of the whole year are certain to occur due to the rush of pre-holi- day shopping, and when Connecti- cuts street transit companies will be striving to meet the demands for extra service, both the patrons of Inc companies and drivers of private
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
By ELMER c. WALZER Press Financial Editor

New York, Dec. 20-(UP)-United States Steel led a moderate advance on the stock market at fairly active opening today. Bonds made an irregular gain. Cotton lost 3 to points.
 Several blocks of 1000 to 5000 shares appeared, the largest in Standard Brands, which opened un- changed at 6 1-4. Thousand share blocks appeared in General Motors at 49 1-2 up 5-8; Chrysler 81 3-4 up IA; United Aircraft Al 3-4 up 1-8; Socony- Vacuum was up 1-8 and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Winter Comes!

Though Waterbury has al- ready undergone two severe EnOwstOrms and the mercury has dropped close to zero sev- &al times, it is still officially autumn. Winter arrives on Thursday, the 22d.
 Winter begins at 7:14 a. m. Thursday, to last until the third week of March, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Spotlighting Brass City News
Under the Tree or Table?

Apparently wishing to stock up for Christmas, thieves last night broke into the Blue Moon inn, East Main street, and stole $40 worth of liquor.
 The break was discovered by PatrOIman Paul MOynihan. Detec- tive e-Sergt. Anthony Mariana was assigned to investigate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
SCOTSMAN IN DISGRACE

London ' (UP) = Peter Hazard
 a Scotsman, who was found giving away pound notes in the street was told by a Scottish magistrate at Newcastle England), Be more careful in the future and uphold the dignity of the Scots," the magis- trate said. It should be men, tioned that Hazard, was also charged with being drunk. Fine $5,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Short Circuit

A short circuit caused minor fire this morning an automobile owned by Mrs. George Denny. Firemen of Engine 4 went to the corner of Baldwin and Washing ton streets, where the automobile was parked. The firemen were out only five minutes, after receiving an alarm at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
Blessed Sacrament

The church of the Blessed Sac rament chapter of the c. Y. O. will hold it's first annual winter sports dance Friday evening at Chase Park. Music will be fur nished by Jack Fitzgerald and his orchestra.
 Rev. Francis Barrett and Miss Marie Medford, counselor, will be members of the reception commit tee. Various c. Y. O. groups of the city have been invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
INSURANCE STOCKS
MINISTERS SONS ACT

John Qualen and Clinton Rose mond. appearing in support of Rob- ert Taylor and Wallace Berry in Metro Goldwyn- Mayors Stand Up and Fi~h.," are both sons of preachers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
investment Trust Quotations G. T. CULHANE. ING
 68 Center st.

Bid Asked Amerex Holding Corp. 22A 24A American Ins. Stock
 OOIp. ............... Associated Standard Oil
 Shares ........... 5A 6A Bancamerica-Blair Corp 3 4 British Type Investors IT .32 Broad Street Investing
 Co.,, Inc. ........... 26 28 Bullock Fund ........ 15A 16h Central National Corp.
 "A" g 35 Central National Corp.
 B ............... z12 Century Shares Trust 22al 24a4 Dividen Shares ...... 1.36 1.47 Equity Corp. $3 Conv.
 Pfd. ................ 26 2s Equity Corp. Common A 1 First Boston Corp. .. 17k 19 General Capital Corp. 31A 34A Incorporated Investors 1874 1894 Massachusetts Investors
 Trust ............... Z1A 2SA Mutual Investments
 Fund .............. 11% 1874 Republic Investors
 Fund, Inc. .......... .32 .37 Spencer Trask Fund 16A 17h State Street Investment
 Corp. ......... 801z 82 U. s. Elec. Light &
 Power Shares A .. 13& U. S. Elec. Light &
 Power Shares B .. 2 Home Owners Loan
 2sls ........... 1O2.1O 102.19 Home Owners Loan
 3's .............. 10623 107
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
United States Steel
 Leads Market Advance
Opening Fairly Active Bonds Make Irregular Gains;
 General Motors Led Auto Issues Ahead

Consolidated Edison 29 5-S oil 1-4
 General Electric sold at 42 S-4 Of1 1-8 on, 2,5O0 shares and a block oi 1900 shares of Standard Oil of Cal ifornia appeared at 27 1-4 of 1-2.
 Santa Fe rose point to 37 Ia Small gains were noted In Ken. necott, American Smelting, Trans America, National Biscuit, Ana conda, Sears Roebuck, U. s. Gyp. sum, North American Aviation. Homestake Mining, Union Carbide and Eastman Kodak.
 Sales of Wool
 Boston, Dec. 20 - (UP0 Sales of wool yarns and fabrics increased substantially during October, the National Association of Wool Manu- lecturers reported today.
 Sales of mems wear and automo bile cloths were double those O. September, while women's veal cloths sold in about the same vol. tune. Yarn sales showed consider able improvement and Bradford Weaving yarn sales were the best since late 1886.
 Production activity in the woo textile industry changed little Woolen spinning activity declined seasonally. In the worsted section combing operations increased con- trary to the usual trends and Spin~ dle activity increased at greater than seasonal rate.
 Apparel-clasS wool consumption in October increased slightly to A. 920, 900 secured pounds week, two per cent above estimated normal for the month and 53 per cent greater than October 1887.
 A slight decrease in employment was more than offset by increases in both hourly earnings and aver age hours worked. October payrolls were 5.6 per cent higher than in October 1897.
 Imports Increase
 Boston, Dec. 20 = (UP0 = Port of Boston imports last week had a total valuation of $2,974,647, exceed ing the figure for the correspond ing 1897 week by $838, 8,722.
 The high value was due largely to the importation of 1,osa osn ',n','ls | 0f U0nl 1arOaSt Perain .4 .rsla Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-20
NEW YORK CUE

Cities Service ............... 6M Elec. Bond & Share ........ 1OM Niagara Hudson Power ...... "A