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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES

80-foot yacht which S anchored now off his Rumson, N. J., estate and on which he expects to spend most of the seasons hot days Mary Margaret Mcbride, the air columnist, is combing the country side in nearby New Jersey, Connec- ticut and New York State for a suitable farm to buy. Gabriel Heater, whose We, the People" program goes on vacation on May 12. is having hard time deciding which one of the scores of invita- tlons for extended visits he'll &C., cept Ben Bernie will widen his acquaintance considerably from now or. He'll have new guest star on his Wednesday night program each week .. The Phil Bakers arc expecting a blessed event in the near future and Phil hopes it will be girl to balance things. He's al- ready the father of two boys and g girl Arlene Harris, the "Hu- man Chatterbox" of the Al Pearce program, was so pleased on her re- cent visit to Cincinnati to find Q couturier with her name that she purchased several frocks from her
 Hollace Shaw, the CBS color atura, is looking forward to a visit to her San Diego home in July. She's scheduled to begin appear anccs on the renewed Blue Velvet Music" show with Mark Warnow on July ,.
 Gertrude Bary, concert pi-
 anist, and Warner Lywcn, viO-
 Iinist, will be heard from $ to
 6:2j D. m. Saturday over WQXR
 in q recital of violin and piano
 scnatas. Their brOadcasts will
 be weekly features of WQXR
 during May. Miss Bary, a pupil
 of Artur Schnabel, has given
 concerts throughout Europe and
 America. MT. Lywen is assistant
 concertmaster of the MetrOpol-
 itan orchestra,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06
TO NOItROW

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 7;3O-Jugt About Time. 7:1J-Tra nsradio News Bulletins. 8:U0-Oklahoma Outlaws. S.36--'frcasurc Chest. 8:5o-Jcrry Sheldon, Accordion. 2 J.G0-Moruing DevotiOns 9:15-Shoppera' Guide. J0:00--K Riddle Show. 1O:30--Trausradlo News Bulletins. lb45-Brain Teasers. II :GO-SWiug OrRani8t II 1l.iJ-VicWs Of the News. 1l3-Jerry Beaupre, OrganIst. l2:60-ThiS Rhythmic Age. r. M 1E:lJ-- MclDdlc Moments. l2:30-Jrausradio and Waterbury
 Democrat News l2:t5-- MelDdic Moments. :G0--Frcdn and Bert Present. 1:30-Street Broadcast l1J-Paja Club. 2:GOs-TO be announced. 2:lJ-- La WrcnCe Mattastlni. 2:30-Dlnna BariIe, Songs. 2:55-Transradio News Bulletins. 3:60--SalVation Army Musicale. 3Jj-AI Dellcla, Songs. Variety Show. 5:00-Ehytbm Gamblers. 5:lJ-For Mother and Dad. 4dJ-Jungle Jim. 5:0O-Larry Luke, The Duke of
 Song. J:lJ-SuDper Melodies. ! 5.31- World in Review. JfJ-Ia Wrcncc Larrivee. G:00-Tranaradio News Bullctins
 Ball Scores. G.15--Ann Del Crosse, Songs. G,30-Sports Reporter. G31-cowboy Songs. 7:0O-Transradio Ncws Bulletins
 Frank Trambauer orch. 7,lJ-aPine Valley Drifters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-06

Summer plans Of CBS personal ities: Major BOWcS has bought an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
RerllembranCeS

Many charities, relatives and friends are remembered in the will of the late Mrs. Genevieve Garvan Macaulay, wife of the Irish min- ister to the Vatican State. One million dollars is left to her hus- band, and generous gifts go to the Carroll Club in New York City, the Church of Ignatius LOyOla in New York City, Novitiate of St. Isaac Jogues in Wernesville, and numerous other hospitals and in- stitutions in New York and else where. as we'll as the Catholic Charities of the diocese of New York.
 Also remembered in the will of Mrs. Brady is Most Rev. John G. Murray archbishop of St. Paul, and the order of the Sisters of Mercy of Hartford. The will was filed in the Surrogates' Court in New York yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
TROOP Il HOST
 REVIEW BOARD

The West District Board of Re- view was held last night in Bunker Hill, with Troop II as host troop.
 Scouts promoted to second o'ass rank were: Peter Marsele, Troop 13 Sacred Heart Church; M. O'Rourke Troop 20, Blessed Sacrament Church.
 Scout promoted to first class rank were: Martin Brown, Troop 13
 Scouts promoted to star scout were: George Labonne, Troop 20; Kenneth Kirby, Troop 20; Arthur Baker, Troop 20.
 Merit badges passed: Kenneth Kirby, Troop 20, carpentry, wood- working, firemanship, aviation, Cooking
 George Labonne, Troop 20, car- pentry, firemanship. aviation.
 Robert Walker, Troop 20, carpen- try, firemanship, aviation, cooking. Arthur Baker, Troop 20, fireman ship, carpentry, aviation, photogra- phy.
 Walter B. Smith and E. W. Van 0. Lucas, Jr., members of the Coun- ell Committee on Scout Advance Gent, presided, asssited by H. J. Knutson. F. c. Shattatuck, and Prank D. Mercer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Safety Island

A petition signed by 40 citi- zens, asking for better safety provisions at the intersection of North Main and Cooke streets. was received by the board of police commissioners yesterday. Signers of the petition said that hazardous conditions prevail at the intersection, and asked for the establishment of a safety island and better traffic reguIa- ton.
 The merits of the petition will be investigated by the traffic committe of the board.
 An application from Lawrence Brandolini for appointment to the supernumerary force was re- ceived and placed on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
ALLEGED SOVIET
 SPY QUESTIONED
Russian Vice=COnsul Will Interview Suspect in Jail
 During Day

Los Angeles, Dec. 15-OP)- Mikahail IvanuShkin, Soviet vice. consul of New York, conferred in jail today with a Soviet government employe held on charges of steal- ing American naval secrets.
 IvanuShkin talked with Mikhall Gorin, 34, local manager of the So- viet tourist agency, in the county jail. Gorin, a Soviet citizen, was held with Hafis Salich, 33, natu- ralized American, under $25,000 bond.
 Accompanying the vice. consul were United States Attorney Ben jamin Harrison, and federal agent. United States Marshal Robert Clark granted Ivanushkin permission to see his countryman.
 T hope to have some kind of a statement later today" he said. T have not had time to study the case yet"
 Harrison and the federal agent, a member of the federal department of justice, also refused to comment.
 Official Silence
 Official silence of both govern ments in the case strengthened be- lief that it had serious interna- tional aspect.
 The vice-conSul was permitted to talk with his countrynan in Rus sian but only in the presence of a member of the naval intelligence, Lieut.. William Maxwell, who was called into theS conference because he understands Russian.
 An Attorney, J. Allen Frankel, al- so accompanied the vice-consul 10 the meeting. Frankel was overheard to inform Gorin that he would see him again today.
 Both prisoners, arrested Sunday, had been held incommunicado. Cor in, however, was allowed to tele- phone the Soviet embassy at Wash ington three times and indicated that he was trying to furnish bond. He formerly was attached to the consulate here.
 Salich, "loanedl to the naval in- telligence office at San Pedro by the Berkley. Cal, police department, was accused of passing on to Gorin secrets of Japanese naval strength that the United States had obtained. He has lived in his country IS years, is a linquist. The navy reportedly wanted him because he spoke Jap- anese. San Pedro is frequented by. Japanese fishing boats, which the American Legion has long accused of spying" on the United States fleet. One of its west coast bases is San Pedro. The campaign bore fruit and in recent years more than 50 fishing boats have been libeled for illeeal feRistry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
SCHOOLGIRL IS
 SAVED FROM FIRE

WhitinSville, Mass, Dec. 15-CUP) A schoolgirl was rescued over ladder and six other persons were driven out in their nightclothes early today when fire destroyed three-Story building adjoining filling station. Damage was esti- mated at $12,OOO.
 Trapped on the top floor, Doris Peloquin, II, was saved by her brother and, a neighbor who raised a ladder before firemen arrived. Her parents and their two other chil- dren, and MT. and Mrs. Ernest Lesco escaped unaided.
 Bremen checked the flames from spreading to gasoline and oil tanks in the yard. The first floor was oc- cupied by Peloquin's automobile &C., cessory store and office for his fill ing station. The two families occu- pied the second and third floors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
TWO WEEKSPAY
 GIVEN TEACHERS
Checks For Another Half Month Expected in
 Few Days

Waterbury school teachers receiv- ed checks today for two weeks salary, although they are supposed to get the full December pay before the Christmas holidays, starting a week from tomorrow.
 It was reported that the control- ler's office had been unable to get the other allotment of checks out today although the board of finance was informed at the last meeting that one series of checks would be issued on December IA, yesterday
 Dr. Thomas J. Condon, Superin- tendent of schools, was asked to make out two sets of cheeks, each for two weeks, on request of the controllers accountant.
 The messenger who delivered the checks informed some of the teach CTS that probably the other checks will be forth coming tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Mrs. Sarah Hennessey Native of City, Widely Known for Devotion to Church Remembered Affectionately by Out
 East Friends, Neighhors.

as example to most of us>on ac- count of the numerous acts of kindness performed by her in the many years she had lived among the people of Waterbury. She was in every sense a true and loyal citizen, and a. credit to the city of her birth.
 Old families and old residents are fast disappearing because of the fleetness of time, yet, there are some, who like Mrs. Hennes- sey will be memorized and remem- bered for the good they were to the community, and the help ad- ministered by them in promoting and doing more than their just shf~ in the welfare of everything that was advanced in the interest of the city and it's people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
DrOWning!

A white, long-haireu dog. owned by Mrs. Charles DeLaVergne, was drowned early this morning al Larson's Lake just of the Cheshire Road when the ice upon which it was playing gave way. Another dog owned by Mrs. Lewis Sage, mar rowly escaped a similar fate.
 Mrs. Sage heard the frightened animal yelp just after the ice gave way. Immediately she called to neighbors nearby for help, but the canine had sunk before they could reach it. The temperature this morning near the lake was 10 de- grees above.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Benefit Resital

A joint recital by Sidor Belarsky and Leah Degnaith in the Beth-El auditorium, Cooke street, was held last night, about $50 in attend ance. The event was sponsored by the local branch of the Jewish Ma tional Workers Alliance. The pro- ceeds will be given to the Leon Blum Colony in Palestine.
 Sidor Belarsky, basso of the Lem ingrad Opera company, and Miss Degnaith were heard in an en- joyable program of songs and re- citations in Yiddish, Hebrew and English. Sylvia Marshall of New York accompanied them at the piano. David Schub was chairman of the committee that arranged the recital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOrl

New York, Dec. 15.--(UP) Stocks moved forward fractions to more than a point today in trading that made tickers lag soon after open leading shares, with the heavy ir- dustry issues showing best gains. Bonds moved higher in active trad- ing and cotton futures spurted 6 to 9 points.
 Blocks ranging from 1000 to A. 500 shares appeared in many trad Ing favorites. Steel, Railroad Equip ment, Motor and Allied Shares, Avi- ations and Oils were in the van of the advance.
 Bethlehem opened 2,O00 shares at 76 1-4, up I IA and U. s. Steel ap- peared in a 4,000 share block at 66 7-8, up 1-2.
 Pullman spurted 7-8 point on an HOO share block and others in the section were up fractions to more than a point in their best activity in months. General Motors opened 2,5O0 shares at 50 1-2, up IA and Chrysler 4,500 shares at 84, up 1-2. A 5000 share block appeared in Rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
MARTIN SNYDER
 CONCRATULATES
Ruth Biting Marries Myrl Snyder Tried
 to Kill Him
BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Hollywood Cores

BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN United Press Hollywood Cores
 pondent)
 Hollywood, Dec. 15-(UP)-Mar- tin Snyder, accused of using a bull let to dissuade Ruth Fitting from marrying another man-and who congratulated her when she did tried to avoid a prison sentence to- day by explaining the inner work ings of his heart,
 The 42-year-old crippled Snyder, known in the hot spots of most big cities as Colonel Moe, the Gimp, was his own chief witness in de- fense of charges that he shot Myrl Alderman last October Is because he thought Alderman had married the blues-singing Miss Fitting.
 That seemed to have been mis- take. They didn't get married un- til yesterday. Even then the bald headed Gimp for IT years the hus- band and business manager of Miss Fitting. couldn't believe it.
 But if you ain't kidding me and it's true" he said in court when told of their aerial elopement to Las Vegas, Nev.. then all I got to say is I wish 'em all the happiness in the world and from the bottom of my heart"
 PlGt Complicated The sudden marriage of Miss Et- ting to her pianist, who had been married twice before, made the story of the Gimp and his strange love affair more complicated than the plot, say, of Gone with the Wind" A tabloid calendar is the only device which can straighten it out:
 1920: A honkey-tonk show girl in Chicago named Ruth Fitting marries the Gimp, gay blade and political hanger-on from South Dearborn street and for IT years he pushes her toward the entertainment pin nacle until she is earning $5,0O0 week as the only lady baritone on the radio.
 1887: Ruth Fitting. now retired from her career with a fortune in the bank, hands the Gimp $50O00 and divorces him on general charg- es of cruelty.
 January 1888: Miss Fitting, who has been seen in night clubs with Alderman, the pianist, applies to police for body guard. She claims the jealous Gimp has threatened her life by telephone from New York.
 October 1888: The Gimp goes to Aldcrman's home, shoots him in the stomach and, according to tes- timony, threatens to kill Miss Et- ting. She signs her name to police reports as Mrs. Myrl Alderman"
 November 1888: Alderman's Sec- ond wife, Alma, who filed suit for divorce naming Miss Fitting as CO., respondent, asks $150,000 from her on grounds of alienation of affec- ton.
 December 3: Mrs. Alma Alder mans divorce becomes effective.
 December 8: The Gimp goes to trial.
 December 13: Miss Fitting and Alderman both swear from the wit ness stand that he attempted mur- der.
 December 15: They make the po- lice records correct by becoming man and wife and kissing each oth- CT repeatedly for benefit of news cameramen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
PARISH TO OFFER
 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Large Turnout Expected Tomorrow Night at St.
 Francis Hall
Washington Hill

A capacity turnout is expected to- morrow night for the Christmas card party which will be held in Xaverian hall for the benefit of the needy of St. Francis Xavier's par- ish. Rev. David M. O'Keefe is chair man of the arrangements commit tee.
 Tickets have been distributed to every home in the parish, and in addition, several neighboring par ishes are expected to send delega- tions. Prizes will be awarded in several game competitions.
 Meeting Tonight
 The arrangements ccmnittee for the annual New Years Eve ball of the Washington Park Community club will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the Community House. A gala celebration is being planned, and is expected to be attended by large number of residents of the com munity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
SPO7I-I(iH7IN(5, --------
 Brass City News
Holiday Hours

Both stamp windows a. the local post office which have been clos ing at ] o'clock each night will re- main open until 8 o'clock, begin ming this evening, until after the Christmas holidays, it was an- nOunced this morning by Post master Charles A. Babin.
 The money order and registry windows will remain open until 2 o'clock beginning tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
( By THE OUT EAsTER)

Out East lost one of it's natives when Mrs. Sarah Welch Hennes- sey died the other day at her home at at 67 Hillside avenue. She was born out here many years ago, at a time when the East End had many of the early-day Roman Catholic residents, who contributed much in the construction of the Church of the Sacred Heart, yes, and the mother church, the old Church of the Immaculate Conception.
 Not many people are living who were born here in her time, but there are some, and they natural ly revived to themselves the days of her youth, her school training, and the activities that went with the young of that period. People born in Waterbury always like to follow the history of the city Mrs. HenneSSey was one of this kind; her memory was keen and alert right up to the very end. She knew the history of many of the fam 1AACo OA bl1C NAOy, uA1St AAAC1llO1 1ACd from year to year the incidents of particular importance during her term of life. On questions per- taining to the church of which she was member, she practically knew the date and opening of each Catholic church of the city Seldom was she wrong in present. ing this information to those who sought it. A keen newspaper read CT, she followed daily the happen ings of the municipality, and the important events the press chron- icled.
 As a little girl, she recalled the return of the Civil war veterans from the front, as she did later the return of the many World war veterans of Waterbury. And she could tell, also, almost to a man, the enlistment of those who served during the Spanish war engagement.
 Mrs. HenneSSey was of the ex- ceptional type, in that matters in- terested her that ordinarily would pass by unnoticed by many others. It was this trait of her life that made contact with her so interest ing. Bright and intellectual, her review of affairs was good to listen to, and educational to far degree.
 Mrs. Hennessey, for number of years past, spent the greater part of her life at her cosy little home, in the company of her devout family. But as stated, she never lost interest in her accustomed practice of keeping in touch with the worlds doingS by her repeated study of the daily newspapers.
 Just like so many of the older residents of the city, Mrs. Hennes- sey was brought up in an atmos- phere of kindness and conSidera- tion for her neighbors and friends. Her one aim in life seemed to be the welfare and advancement of those she knew. Her delight and pleasure at reading or hearing of of the prominence of a son or daughter of people she once was intimate with made her feel as boastful and joyful as the mem- bers of the family themselves. She never forgot a friend or family with whom she was acquainted, and especially among the older residents. There was always some little remembrance at stated times, to bring back the thought of the happy reunions of day of long ago.
 Mrs. Hennessey lived a long and goodly life, one that stands out as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
HERO OF MORRO
 CASTLE JAILED

Jersey City, N. J, Dec. 15.-UP).
 George w. Rogers, Bayonne po- Iceman and hero of the Moro Cas- tie disaster. was sentenced today to 12 to 20 years imprisonment for attempting to kill his superior of- ficer. Lieut.. Vincent J. Doyle.
 Rogers, radio operator on the Moro Castle who stayed at his post while the ship burned and sanI of the coast of New Jersey, was con- victed on charge of sending a homemade bomb in she form of q fish tank heater to Doyle last March 4. When Doyle opened the package, tre explosion blew of three Of his fingers and broke his leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Overheated!

Bremen answered two alarms early this morning. At 1:06, the booster engine company went to the Perry laundry, 41 Jefferson street, where an overloaded iron had begun to smoke. At 1:39 three companies went to 172 Willow street wkhere refrigerator motor had become overloaded in the apartment of Abe George.
 No damage was reported in either case, and firemen were out but short time, on each call.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Manager.

William J. Amberg, son of MT. and Mrs. Emil J. Amberg of 53 Euclid avenue, has been named an intramural manager at Brown University. Amberg, former stu dent fo Hamilton College, Clinton, N. Y, is a member of the junior class. He will represent Theta Delta Chi at the athletic councils meetings of the university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Compensation Agreements

Agreements for compensation were approved today at the office of Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch as follows:
 Largay Brewing O., and George H. Wiehn, thumb injury, $l5.14 weekly, starting Oct. IS.
 Miller & Peck and Alice Rochon, arm and elbow injury, $7 weekly. starting Nov. 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Holiday Social

A pre- Christmas social and dance will be held Saturday even fling at the British War Veterans quarters on ScOvilI street. The ar- arrangements are being made by Lord Kitchener Post and it's auxil- iary. As on former occasions dele gationS from various veterans Or- ganizations are expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
POLICY WRITER'S
 MAY GET NOLLES.
Agents Given Continu- ances Today--Complain-
 ing Witnesses Absent

Three colored men arrested a month ago on charges of acting as local agents for a New Haven numbers game received one-day continuances in city court today when the complaining witness failed to appear. It was indicated that the cases will be nolled tomorrow.
 Police said they had been inform ed that Andrew Davis, colored, of Abbott avenue, whose complaint re- suited in the arrest of the trio, has left the city and state. Davis ccm- plained that he had not been paid of after making a Init.
 The accused are William Durham, 65, of POP Bridge street; John Jones, 48. of 62 Bishop street; and John son Honler, B, of 198 Bishop street The men were arrested Nov. IS by Detective-Lieutenant Henry John- son and Lieutenant Patrick Hobart of the vice squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
LITHUANIAN POST
 WILL HOLD PARTY
Sylvester Stokes Members Plan Christmas Event
 Tuesday
Brooklyn News

The annual Christmas party of Sylvester Stokes Post Lithuanian Legion and it's auxiliary will be held Tuesday evening TIA Bank street. Committees are busily engaged at present making the necessary ar engagements to entertain members and friends of both organizations. A grab bag will be one of the sev- eral features of the evening.
 Both Post and Auxiliary have con- tribute to the fund to provide baS- kets of provisions for needy veter- ans. families.
 With the 50tn anniversary of the founding of the Brooklyn A. c. com ing in February a meeting will be held Sunday morning to plan eel ebration of the anniversary.
 The meeting has been called by President Thomas Conway. He has invited veteran members of the club to attend, among them Hubert Ray, Hugh Cunningham, William Pollard, William Hickey, Michael McAuliffe, Michael Madden, Michael Carroll, John Brickel, Frank Brickel, Roger Lynch, Michael Daly, James Barnes, Sr., George McNamara and Patrick Lynch.
 The club will hold bologna sup per Sunday afternoon. Arrange ments are in charge of John Dum- schott
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Thieves Escape

PatrOlman James Sweeney re- ported today that a burglary was attempted last night at a store located at 189 East Main street. He said that the thieves fled after attempting to cut through a display window with a glass cutter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

CASH LOANS -Op to $500. Privacy assured. Rate of Int. Se5 monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding $lOe. and 2S6 on any remainder
 Pessonal Finance CO. of Water bury, le0 Bank st. Tel. 3-31os. Lie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
BODY IDENTIFIED

Danbury, Conn.,, Dec. 15.-CUP)- The body of man believed struck by hit-run driver yesterday was identified today as that of George Eklund, 38, Ridgefield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
Ex-LEGISLATOR

Portland. Conn. Dec. 15.- (UP)- Funeral services will be seld Friday for Irving Hale. 65, former repre- sentative to the general assembly who died late yesterday after a long illness.
 Hale, former member of the board of relief. leaves his widow.