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The Washington times., 1938-11-03
SvPT. SANDRIDGE
OF EME GENCY
CALLED. IN QUIZ.
Grand Jury Subpoenas
Records of Hospitals

Appearance today before the
Special Grand Jury now investi-
eating current practices of the
American Medical Association and
its affiliateS, including the Dis
trict of Columbia Medical Society.
Of B. B. Sandidge, superintendent
Of Emergency Hospital, revealed
records of local hospitals have
been subpoenaed for examination.
It also makes plain the reason
for the appearance yesterday be-
fore the inquisitorial body Of
Father David v. McCauley, dean
Of Georgetown Medical School,
and probably indicates records of
Georgetown Hospital are included.
SILENT ON TESTIMONY
Although Mr.. Sandidge would
not reveal what he had to say
before the jury, or whether or
not the records had been exam
ined, he did issue, in the form of
q statement, the first defense of
the position taken by District
hospitals with reference to their
differences with physicians and
members of Group Health Asso-
citation.
In his statement, Mr.. San
didge said:
1T has been our aim and de-
sire to staff the hospital with
people who measure up to the
highest standards of their
chosen profession, and we have
been guided by the Judgment
snd advice of those we felt
best qualified to pass on these
qualifications.
MISS ABBOTT CALLED
"This rebounds to the good
of the patient and, after all,
the hospital owes this response
bility to the patient.
II do not mean this as re-
Election on anyone not con-
nected with our hospital, but
any successful organization has
to have a high standard OF ef-
ficiency, and definite rules to
meet this standard are neces-
Sary.
I'VE have endeavored to op-
crate Emergency Hospital &C
cording to the highest standards
of present day medicine and
enjoy Class A rating in all ma
tional organizations who rate
hospitals"
Mr.. Sandidge was followed in
the Grand Jury room by Miss
Sarah Abbott, whose further
identity Government counsel re-
fused to reveal, except to say she
is member Of the Group Health
Association.
The Washington times., 1938-11-03

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The Washington times., 1938-11-03
Mrs. Edith Wood
In Critical Condition

Mrs. Edith Wood, %, wife Of
Henry Wood, 3rd., who took an
overdose of sleeping tablets two
days ago is in Emergency Hospital
in critical condition today. The
young woman, who lived in the
1000 block of Forty-seventh st.
N. w., had been deSpondent, her
husband said. Doctors give her
less than $3.50 chance to re-
cover
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
Careless Bicycle Rider Called Dangerous Traffic Hazard
Elaborate Ceremonies Planned By
 ElkS For Presentation Of I'D Flag
World War Veterans to Escort Local Post to
 Home for HOnOrs

Elaborate ceremonies have been arranged for the observance of flag day by the Waterbury lodge of Elks The lodge will present an American flag to P. c. Vigneulles post, Yan- kee Division Veterans association Tuesday evening.
 Local veterans associations and organizations will take part in the program. Frank x. Downs is the general chairman of the committee arranging the veterans portion of the observance, and Harry x. Cash in is chairman of the Elks' arrange mentS committee.
 The program calls for 8 parade with two fife and drum corps from the armory to Elks' hall. After the flag presentation ceremonies at Elks' hall, a social program will follow.
 Units In Line
 All I'D members and auxiliary, Corp. Coyle post, Casper Davis post, of the American Legion, Wheeler Young post, and auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Water bury Chapter Disabled American Veterans, Canadian Legion, British War Veterans and other ex-service- mems organizations have been in- structed to be at the armory at 7:45 p. m., ready to march at 8:15 D. m.
 The parade will start from the armory headed by Herman Schaef- fer, parade marshal and his two aides, William Aylward and Clar- ence Richtmeyer. The Elks' escort of officers will follow.
 St. Stanislaus' Fife and Drum corps will provide the marching mu- sic for the first section. The corps will be followed by the officers of the national guard and the I'D colors.
 Go. G. and Headquarters Go. in command of Capt. Peter Fox will be next in line.
 Casper Davis post Fife and Drum corps will lead the state and na- tional officers of the Yankee Di- vision Veterans association.
 The maSsed colorS of all the vet erans' organizations in the parade will follow.
 Comdr. Leo Provost of the local I'D post will lead the post members next in line. Other veteran organ- izations will follow.
 Marshal, Aides
 Others on the I'D committee as- sisting Chairman Downs are Parade Marshal Schaeffer, Aides AylWard and Ritchmeyer, Walter Bolan and Henry Barry in charge of refresh ments; Joseph J. Cunningham, state commander of the I'D, Jerry Grif- fin and Joseph Garvey forming the reception committee; and Albert Carignan, Albert Sumpf, Fred Rowe, Joseph Meyer, Frank Moore and Timothy Horrigan, forming the gen. eral committee.
 The I'D auxiliary committee in- cludes Mrs. Rose Downs, Mrs. Ann Griffin, Mrs. Helen Brophy, Mrs. Margaret Ritchmeyer, Mrs. Mae Grove, Mrs. Jane Meyer, Mrs. Anna Schell, Mrs. Florence Schaeffer and Mrs. Marie Bolan.
 The Elks' committee includes Ex- alted Ruler M. A. O'Hara, Chair man Cashin, Col. George A. Leon- ard, Capt. Edward Bell, Col. T. " Meyer and Eugene Oviatt. 4 musical program and addresses will comprise the program at Elks' hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
GUEST CONDUCTOR
 JOINS WPA GROUP
Paul Stassevitch to Ap- pear With Hartford Sym-
 ph0ny Orchestra June P

Announcement was made today from the office of the Federal Music Project that three guest con- ductors would appear with the Hart ford Symphony Orchestra, unit of the WPA Federal Music Project, within the next few weeks.
 Paul Stassevitch of New York will conduct the orchestra in the open ing program of the season on June g at the Municipal Shell in Bush nell Park, Hartford.
 Alexander Thiede of Boston will appear with the orchestra on June 29th as guest conductor when the soloist will be Carl zeise, cellist of that city, formerly with the Phila- delphia Philharmonic.
 On July 9th the guest conductor will be Fritz Mahler, a nephew of the great Gustav Mahler.
 Programs of symphonic music together with lighter selections are planned for this Wednesday evening series at the Music Shell, which last year drew thousands of 1isten- CTS each week. Admission will be free, and chairs will be available at a nominal fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11

said, are a dangerous traffic hazard
 Bicyclists, says Supt. Roach, should abide by the rules set down for motorists. They should fol- low signal lights, stop signs and one- way street signs.
 Youngsters on bicycles, states the superintendent, will do much to aid the cause of safety if they follow common -Serse rules of conduct while on their bikes.
 Supt. Roach's statement follows:
 '"The bicycle season is again with us. That means that auto mobile drivers and pedestrians alike must be prepared to dodge swerving, zigzagging, circling, twisting bikes that pop out at you from nowhere, scare you out of your wits and then proceed mer- rily on their way. Just what curi- ous mental twist is it that gives so many bike riders an overWhelm- ing pleasure in going through heavy traffic like Whizzer White goes through an opposing football team? Is there any good reason why traffic laws that apply to drivers should not apply to bicy- cle riders? Why red lights that
 mean stop to motorists should not mean stop to bicyclists? Why dangers of automobile driving should be multiplied many times over when four wheels are reduced to two?
 "There are approximately 7,000,- 900 bicycles in use in the United States. Most of them, though by no means all, are used by children or boys and girls in their teens. Last year bicycle accidents killed 700 persons and injured 25,000. Seeing some of the bike antics on the streets, you wonder why the toll wasn't higher. Does all this sound as though I dislike bicycles? I don't. I rode one my self. I think it is good exercise and good sport. But I rode one when the dangers were not as many fold as they are today.
 q believe that all cyclists should try to ride their bikes with as much skill and care as the motor ist uses in operating his car. By all means let us have bicycle rid CTS. Let's not deny any young ster the pleasure and benefits of 8 bicycle. Bet let's try to induce him to observe the traffic laws. Chil- dren should learn to ride their bikes in parks or places where there is no traffic. After they have become skilled riders they should obey all traffic regulations such as: red and green lights, one way streets, stop signs and hand sig nals; they should ride in a straight line and not weave in and out of traffic; they should look out for cars at crossings and pulling out of parking places; and they should not hitch on vehicles and last but not least they should always ride carefully.
 "One explanation for much of our bad auto driving is that cer- tain individuals like to get behind the wheel of car and show off. Isn't it reasonable to suppose that the same urge seizes a youthful bicycle rider? A show-off bike rider means show-off automo- bile driver five years from now. Let's have safer bicycle riding!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
Registrars In Quandary
 Over Districting Plans
Deletion of Estimates for Purchase of New Voting Machines Complicated Situation Starts New Feuds

Waterbury's registrars of voters are a trifle upset, using restrained treatment of how the Republican registrar, Albert O. Taller, feels about the matter. Democratic Reg istrar John T. Derwin has not ex- pressed himself-yet.
 Seems back in the coldest days of last year, to wit, December, there was in the works a plan whereby Waterbury's voting districts were to be increased from 20 to 32, in line with demand of the Republicans and factions actively combating the incumbent administration. So, when the registrars submitted their bud get estimates there were included such items as supplies for 32 dis tricts, for new voting machines, for canvassers, and many more relating to the enlargement of the districts.
 Item Deleted
 But, the registrars spokesman re- marked today, the board of finance deleted the item for purchase of new machines, leaving in, however, the general item covering supplies for 32 districts. Even payment on voting machines purchased in Sep tember 1887, $10,300, was included. There was money set up for the canvaSSerS.
 Now, the board of finance has re- ferred back to the aldermen once again the request of the registrars for new machines necessary to the fall election, necessary if there are to be 32 districts instead of 20. The registrars have spent about $3,OOO on preparing six sets of books for 32 districts, the lists, subject to what ever revision there might be fol- lowing a canvass, if any. The latter matter is in the hands of the cor poration for outline of procedure by the two boards in transferring ap- propriations to provide $2,10O, the estimated cost.
 And, in light of the two boards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
HUFFMAN RENAMED
 STATE CHAIRMAN
Adjutant of David FanniCk Post in Charge of Grave
 Registration

The annual Flag Day exercises of David Fannick post and auXil- iary, Jewish War Veterans, will be held at SIS Tuesday night at Roose- welt hall. The program will be pre- ceded by an important business meeting and will be followed by an entertainment and social.
 Commander Rudy Hennick of the post and Mrs. Mollie Fidler, presi- dent of the auxiliary, will preside at the joint meeting. Commander Hennick will deliver an address on the flag and its meaning.
 The local post has been honored by the reappointment of Adjutant Jack Rutman as chairman of the grave registration committee of the state department of the JWV. An nouncement of the appointment has been made by the state organiza- tion.
 At the business meeting Tues day, reports will be submitted on the cake sale and rummage sale which were held recently. Proceeds will be used to purchase gifts for veterans receiving treatment at the U. S. government hospital in New ington. The gifts will be presented by joint committee from the post and auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
NAMING OF DUNN 1
 ST|RS CRITICISM
Mayors Action Described as 'Unadulterated Crust
 By Brooklyn Club

Members of the Republican and Independent Democratic club of the 34th, 35th and And districts, Brook lyn, through their board of direc- tors, went on record last night as criticizing the appointment of At torney Martin J. Dunn as WPA sponsor agent of the city of Water bury, which was announced yes- terday.
 MT. Dunn, an employe for 16 years in the controllers office until the political change which saw Re- publican Controller Sherwood L. Rowland busting Democrats, was named to the position required by Washington by Mayor Frank Hayes. Each city sponsoring WPA projects must have an agent whose signature is necessary before approval of such projects can be obtained at Wash ington for the WPA grants. The salary, in the instance of MT. Dunn, has not been set, it was remarked.
 The clubs vote was to the effect: "This action on the part of the mayor stands as masterpiece of unadulterated political crust. By his action, the mayor has definitely placed the WPA on recrod as mak- ing political game out of human misery"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11

Waterville, June 11-At the regu- lar weekly meeting of the Brownies, yesterday afternoon, in the gymna- sium of Sprague school, group Mo-. 2 of Pack g, under the direction of the Tawny Owl, Miss Dorothy Burns, gave surprise tea and en- tertainment, for the members of Group No. 1. The program follows: Tap Dance-LoiS Platt.
 song-"I Love to Whistle" Betty
 Atherton.
 Song-"You're a Sweetheart"-Mar-
 jorie Cantin, Betty Leisring. Song-"A Patriotic Wish"-Marilyn
 Truelove.
 Song - Holland Shoes" - Jean
 Craw, Shirley Watson, Joan
 Brady.
 Dance-"LIavender and Lace" -
 Hazel Clark.
 Song-'Lights"-Carol Kenny and
 Shirley Beaupre.
 All children were dressed in spe- cial costumes or party clothes, and presented a very pretty picture. Twenty-Five members were in atten- dance, from the two packs, with two visitors, Shirley Beaupre and Dorothy Lyofs.
 Group No. 1, under the leader ship of Mrs. Neil Bradley, will meet on Saturday, June 18th, at the gym nasium, with a basket lunch, for hike to the Greystone Trail.
 Uy,.;<soxy ftart,nay, T,1nn 17th O 3:3O o'clock, party will be given in the gymnasium by the Brownies, in honor for Miss Mary Congdon, principal of Sprague school, to show their appreciation, for her many kindnesses, during the past year.
 Election of officers of the gradu- ating class of Sprague school was held yesterday by vote of the pupils and those elected are as follows:
 President-James Morrow; vice. president-Mary Wanger; secretary and treasurer-Donald Vial.
 The welcome address will be given by Dorothy Cook, and the presentation of the school gift will be made by Jennie Flores.
 The graduation exercises will be held Tuesday, June 21st, at 10:00 a. m, in the gymnasium of the school and the members of the class to receive their diplomas win be as fol- lows:
 Bertha Arsenault, Frank Bailey, Donald Baker, John Barlow, Oscar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
SMITHS MEASURE
 GIVEN APPROVAL
Federal Government to As= sume Expense for Blan=
 kets Lost in Flood

Passage of a bill introduced by Cong. J. Joseph Smith by the House yesterday relieves the state of Con- necticut of the responsibility for the blankets belonging to the National Guard which were lost in the 1886 flood. The value of the blankets was placed at $4,220. A similar bill has been sent to the Senate where, Con- gressman Smith remarked, it prob ably will be substituted for meas ure seeking the same relief which had been introduced by Senator Maloney.
 The Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund of Waterbury will be relieved of $53 damage item when the bill finally is passed, the Waterbury con gressman remarked. The Red Cross and other organization likewise will be relieved of obligation to the state and the state to the government for the missing, worn-out or destroyed blankets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
CROSBY DRAMATIC
 CLUB SCORES HIT
Cast of IA Gives "Anne of Green Gables" Before
 Large Crowd

"Anne of Green Gables" was pre- sented by the Mask and Wig Dra- matic club of Crosby high school last night, before large crowd at the Waterbury Women's club. The cast of IA included Doris Lange, Evelyn Rosen and Thomas Kane in leading roles.
 Others in the cast, were Ann Wolfe, Attracta O'Connor, Sonia Seymon, Dorothy Lewis, Rhoda Kor- kin, Betsy Shattuck, Lewis Massing, Virginia Fenten, Dewitt Copp, Lois Schneider and John McNaught.
 The play was directed by Marie G. Macdonnell. The committee on properties was John DeMatteo, Flor ence Cohen, Bronis Benesevich and Eleanor Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11

plans for economies in city depart ments, the aldermen trying to de- wise one method, the finance boards committee already started on def- mite proposal to shave governmental costs to the proverbial bone, ques- tion of where the new voting ma- chimes figure in the scheme is vague, oh, very vague.
 Stormy Sailing
 Republicans are up in arms. The Democratic town committee has not been increased, as yet, although the plan of Chairman John H. Crary was to concur with the change and enlargement to 32 members was in the making. On the other hand, Chairman J. Warren Upson and Registrar Taller were said to have run into stormy sailing on their proposal to run the town committee set-up along lines of districting plan arranged by the registrar.
 Some members of the Republican command broke away from the Up- son organization over this issue, they reported. Plan was, it was said, to have 18 members of the town committee with the four officers to vote as members, the IS to be half and half, men and women delegates.
 There's another item of worry in the registrars office, too, that of providing salary for the mechanic. only $500 of which was set up in the budget. At present, 35 of the voting machines have been prepared for service, 25 more, now owned by the city, must be attended. There's the matter of $1,000 more salary.
 So, the registrars are looking for ward to the meeting of the board of aldermen Monday night with mixed feelings, wondering whether their mix-ups will be squared around.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
Hawthorne Lodge.

William Harvey was installed last might as president at exer- cises of induction by Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St. George, at For esters hall. District Deputy Will liam Cawkwell, of New Haven, was the installing officer and he was assisted by William Simmons, also of New Haven.
 Officers installed beside Presi- dent Harvey were: Vice presideEt, Abram Clegg; secretary, John Bunting; m ssenger, Arthur Thompson; treasurer, William Bower; ssistant messenger, Albert Hole; assistant secretary, Andrew K. Warren; chaplin, Edward Hogg; inside sentinel, Walter Blatherwick; outside sentinel, William Blatherwick; trustees, Albert A. Tassell, Philip Mills and Walter J. ThOrne.
 Grand officers will be guests at the next meeting June "A. A fish and chip supper will be served July 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
FrQtenQL Neus
Sons of Italy

Four local units of the Sons of Italy have completed plans for the sixth annual outing which will be held June 26 at Lakewood park. Features will include a baby con- test and an outing queen contest. Nunzio Murno is chairman and committeemembers consists of members of the Italia Progressiva, Province D'Avellino, Regina Elena and Elizabeth DiSilvestro.
 Following meeting last night it was reported that Congressman J. Joseph Smith, Mayor Frank Hayes, Vice Consul PaSquale De- Cicco of New Haven and other prominent men have accepted in- vitations to attend. Music will be by Pagano's and Gentiles' bands. Sporting events will be conducted in the afternoon and a display of fireworks will be presented in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
Surprise Tea Given
 By Brownies Friday
James Morrow Elected President of Sprague Class;
 Commencement Exercises June 2l
WATERVILLE

Harrington, Warren Bradley, Betty Brown, Albert Caron, Ann Caring ton, Enid Chauvell, Dorothy Cook, Clarence DiBlasi, Charles Dwy, Jennie Flores, Robert Fox, Frances German, John Goggin, William Goggin, Margaret Heaney, Harley Henion, Walter Norman, William Houston, Edward Manton, Elsie Markham, June Mcbride, James Morrow, Beverly Northrop, Carmela Palo, Ellen Paul, Margaret Paul, Ro- saria Perillo, Robert Reher, Betty Seebach, John Shea, James Simp- son, Robert Smith, Nancylou Totten, Marjorie Truelove, Russell Truelove, Hallie Futile, Donald Vial, Mary Wagner.
 Church services to be conducted tomorrow will be as follows:
 St. MichaePs
 Masses will be held at 8 a. m. and 10:15 a. m. Rev. Francis Hig- gins will of1iciate.
 Gospel Hall
 Morning service will take place at 10:30 a. m. Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon, and evening gospel meeting at 7:30 o'clock.
 WatervilIe Union
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter. Sunday school at Il a. m. and evening service at 7:30 o'clock.
 St. PauPs Episcopal
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rec tor. Holy Communion at 8 a. m. and Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock. Morning prayer and sermon will be held at II a. m.
 Grace Methodist
 Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor. Chill dren's day exercises will be held at 1O:3O a. m, in place of the regular church service, and the 12 o'clock Sunday school period will be omitted. Evening service, to be con- ducted at 7:30 p. m.
 Mrs. William Westwood entertain ed yesterday afternoon at her home on Cooke street, for the members of her card club. Pinochle was played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Ralph Richardson, first and Mrs. Alfred Farnlof, second. Those present were: Mrs. Edwin Wightman, Mrs, Ralph Richardson, Mrs. Lester Ni- ven, Mrs. Frederick Book, Mrs. Robert Taylor. Mrs. Benjamin John son, Mrs. Alfred Farnlof and Mrs. William Westwood.
 Much comment has been made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
SHIRLEY THOMAS
 TO BE INSTALLED

New officers of the Chrismon so- ciety of the First Congregational church will be installed tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at ceremonies in the church. They are as follows:
 President, Shirley Thomas; vice. president, Miss Eileen Knauf; secre- tary, Miss May MacNab; treasurer, Arnold Smith. Committee chairmen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Accounting was awarded to Dante c. Fabiani, son of MT. and Mrs. R0sato Fabiani of Frank street at the graduation exercises at Tri-State college, Angola, Ind, on Thursday. He has been active in student events, having been a member of the Newman Club, Sig ma Epsilon Society, Alpha Lamb da Fraternity and has been a staff member of the school paper. MT. Fabiani received the honor of be- ing named editor of the 1888 Senior Class Book, being the first commercial student to obtain the honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
BORN ON A BOAT

Cara Blandick, who plays another of her famous gossipy widow roles in RKO's Crime Ring" featuring Allan Lane and Frances Mercer, was born on board her fathers ship in the Chinese harbor of Hong Kong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-11
Sannitica Society

The Sannitica Society at meet ing last night accepted an invi- tation extended by the Sons of Italy to take part in the state outing at Lakewood park, June 26. At last nights meeting, held at Liberty hall, three new mem bers were initiated.