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The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Kellogg Grandson
Takes Own Life

CHICAGO, Feb. 7 G.N.SO.-His
distraught widow and friends told
authorities today they were mys-
titled by the suicide of John l..
Kellogg, 27-year-old grandson of
W. K. Kellogg, cereal manufac-
turer of Battle Creek, Mich.
Kellogg was found shot to death
in his office yesterday. Kellogg
was president of New Foods, Inc.
His wife, a former airline stew
ardess and expectant mother, col
lapsed when informed Of the
tragedy.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Coed Calls House
An 'Encumbrance'

OMAHA, Neb. Feb. IA Uni
versity of Omaha freshman was
applying for credit on her tuition.
The application blank asked
whether the surety owned any
property and whether the property
was uncumbered. "Yes," wrote the
coed, "it has a house on it,"
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
PastOrC rCOnVertsCar
To Chicken Coon

HnLSBORO. N. c.. Feb. 7
uN.S0.-Presented with several
large roosters, the Rev. Herbert A.
Cooper, Of the Methodist Episco.
pal Church, had no place to keep
them until he struck upon the
idea of using his abandoned auto.
mobile left standing in the back
yard.
iRemoval of the cushions and
construction of a wire fence made
the automobile into fair sort of
chicken coop.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07


HERBERT v. MORNING.
STAR, 1903 Park Rd. N. W.,
was walking by the barber
shop at 1851 Georgia Ave.
N. w., when it was blown out
hast night by a blast of un-
known origin, MOrningStar
narrowly escaped being killed,
police reported.
Wrecking of the barbershop OF
Nick Doment, 1851 Georgia Ave,
In what appeared to be explosion
of a time-bomb, today sent police
and fire department investiga-
tors on a wide search.
The blast wrought havoc in the
establishment and hurled Doment
and his wife from their beds on
an upper floor room.
Plate glass shoWered the street,
and the lower floor caught fire as
the explosion rocked the neigh
borhood. Firemen quickly put out
the blaze.
Police said Doment had had
Tabor troubles" about q year ago
and that at one time a number
of stencil bombs were tossed into
his shop. Possibility was also eX-
pressed that instead of being due
to q time bomb, the explosion
could have been caused by chemi-
Gals stored in an adjacent paint
shop,
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
CapOne Asks Cut
. In Sentence, Fine

u.N.S.) Alphonse "Scarface"
Capone, former overload of Chi
cago gangdom, today appealed to
the supreme Court in an effort
to cut his sentence one year and
avoid $40, 900 in fines. Capone,
sentenced to II years on income
tax charges, contended he was
placed IN double jeopardy, and
tl1af the sentence was excessive.
He is now In Alcatra2.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
ROthWell to Keep
u. S. Customs Post

G.N.SO President Roosevelt to-
day renominated Fountain Roth
well, University City, Mo-. to be
collector of customs at st. Louis.
Reappointment also was given
Adrian Pool, Ell PaSo collector Of
customs. A third reappointment
was that of Ellis Purlee as regis
trar of the Sacramento (Cal) land
office.
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
TOWN HALL MODERN

AMESBURY, Mass. Feb. 7
G.N.SO.-Injecting a note OF
modernity in the traditional old
New England town meeting. town
authorities plan to install a pub
lie address system with two ampli-
fiers and a Inicrophone in the
municipal auditorium. -,-
The Washington times., 1938-02-07
Three Deaths Added
To DC. Traffic Toll;
Four Others Injured
Boy Cyclist Fatally Hurt in Rock Creek
Park; Trolley Kills Man Crossing Street

Thousands of Washington and visiting motorists took to
the roads and of the District and envrons yesterday to
reve in the prngke amosphereand today the 1888 traf
fc death toll had risen total Of 49, Four others
The Valley settler., 1938-12-16

Tho new members arc Bud Myers, V.McVi cker, Roy Vorilo, Joe Kloudo, Kenneth Eorhort, Rex Earhort the second year mon ere Bricks on .Snodgras, and Moromcn. The most prom sing of f~noW material is Roy Verle who will load tho ottocts Saturday night. This game is free .to~every one and will start at 8: o'c1oc
The Valley settler., 1938-12-16

EXTENSION SERVICE NEWS ITEMS Several farmers have been inquir- ing in regard to putting Ii mes tone on thier soil. Nr. Fd1und of Westlld has an oxtes1ve bed of morl { which is the same as lime- stone except this usually carries much higher percentage of cal- ciua carbonate the useful in- gred3ont in limestone rock). The rlar1 bed at Ed1unds lake is oppn pno1ilnately fifteen feet deop and is 9O1o pure lime. There are A about two truck loads of this O morl pf1od up close to the road
 and Mro Edlund says any feruor who wants it may have it free of charge for his land. When this pile is gone additional marl will hovo to be dug out with q dragline or the chorry-pi icler. Most farmers from previous exper- fence know the value of lime in their soil. Lime is not c fer- ti1izer and should not be used as such although results of using lime ere often greater than those received from the use of Q heavy application of ferti lizer. Lime tends to sWeeten- a sour soil and put 1t in Q better phys ica1 con- dition for the growth of most of our farm crops, except potatoes. { It is better not to use lime on potato ground). It puts soil in the proper condition for the most oconorai cal and complete use of fertilizers which the farmer applies to his crops. It tS like the water that Washes down the dry cracker. The marl comes out of the pit in q wet posty condition. The big pro- b1em is to put 1t on the ground evenly.
The Valley settler., 1938-12-16
JUST RECEIVED

A throshing report from the second ma chine in the Valley has just bee1m received, and VIC will print it " horo in condensed form to make tho throshing reports in the Valley
 complete.
The Valley settler., 1938-12-16

Tn view of the fact that Chri tmas daSS, daaS HAaG HAGSndsS32 dS2rB a8hBo f"a55 555 6n 9d Sun Monday January 2, will be observ ed os holidays.
 This is to notify everyone that all departments will be closed at that time.
The Valley settler., 1938-12-16

MINSTREL SF0T 4 SUCCESS
 Tho Minstrel show given by Dr. Al0ro cht and the local chorus Was we'll re coived end thos who could not attent mis sod a wonderful progran.
 A large audience enjoyed the fun fest as we'll og the songs which met with overyones approval. Rastus ard Sanbo played by George Small and NcVi cker speotively kept the house 1oughting with thoir engagements and the loters "vost act". Mrs Thlunc got big hand with his CIVIC. joke. -".* Jan Koslosky as Ta1abo rocked the house with tho arguaont that his Cow would posait1vely not sit on tho mi lk stool. Special numbers greatly enjoyed were solos by Mir Rogers, Leonard Capp, Max Pierce and. Miss Freoburn Mr. .B1ngle was stage manager.
The Valley settler., 1938-12-16

The Palmer Community Chorus met this last Wedne sday for practise and will meet again next Wednos day In view of the fact that Xmas F. is so near it is desired to have every out to practise. Mehs
 voices are espe cially deaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
PLEASURE BEACH
 OFFERS FIREWORKS
Tommy Reynolds Orches- ira Also Featured To.
 morrow Night

Bridgeport, July "A mammoth display of fireworks will be shown at Pleasure beach park tomorrow night. This will be one of the larg- est displays of fireworks ever seen in New England. The directors have ordered every type of aerial bombs and scene sets of the latest designs, including Niagara Falls, bombing of New York, Paris streets, and many others too numerous to mention. There will be dancing in the ball. room tonight, Sunday, and Monday. Tonight the winners of the ballroom bee quiz, and another of the patrons will receive complimentary tickets for Sundays dance. Sunday, the management brings back by popular demand, Tommy Reynolds and his Casa Madrid orchestra, who are proving to be a sensation in Boston, Mass. Monday, the ever-popular Al Christie and his orchestra will play in the palatial ballroom.
 The Shorehouse is now open un- der the management of David Rol- Teri. Guests have a choice of an expertly-served. delicious shore din- ner regular dinner, or a la carte service.
 This weekend will hold many gay festivities at the park. Bathing can be enjoyed in both the Sound and pool, into which filtered sea water is continually pouring.
 The cool, shady picnic groves and pavilions are just the right setting for picnic or basket lunch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
PASTOR LEAVES
 ON AUTO TOUR
Rev. Dr. Walker, Family to Visit Montana, National
 Parks

Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church leaves today with his family for Montana, where he is to take part in the annual Congregational summer assembly of the Montana conference. The local minister will take the place of Dr. Ernest M. Halliday, gen. eral secretary of the extension board of the Congregational and Christian churches, who is prevented by ill., ness from attending the assembly Dr. Walker will teach three courses, 'The Mission of the Congregational Church" Preaching and Worship, and Problems in the Church"
 The Walkers will drive to Montana, visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks on the trip. The assembly will be held in the Absaroka national forest, near Yellowstone park.
 Dr. Walker, who had originally planned to spend his vacation at his parents farm in Michigan, will return later in the month.
 Dr. Halliday is a friend of the Walker family, and has spoken at the Second Congregational church here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
LABOR COM. TONE
 T0BE ADVANCED
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with FitzGersld, although they have not been on friendly terms for some time.
 In the same fold probably would be found Representative Herman P. Kopplemann, Hartford, Represen- tative William J. FitzGerald, Nor wich, and Representative -at-Large New Deal friends.
 The move against Lonergan came at a time when high Democratic officials in the state were becoming worried over prospects of Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy, Bridgeport, would cut heavily into the Demo- cratic vote when he runs for gov- ernor.
 Tone, who holds union card himself and was recognized as close to all labor factions, was regarded as an ideal man to lure doubtful workingmen's votes into the Demo- cratic column.
 Representative Kopplemann, a 100 per cent New Dealer, was re- ported still being urged by friends to become a senatorial candidate. He has made no comments on the situation.
 Tone was ready to seek the sena- torial nomination in 1894 when Sem ator Maloney was candidate. The labor commissioner withdrew at the request of Governor Cross, and Mall loney was nominated easily.
 The senatorial candidacy of Archibald McNeil, Bridgeport, former National Committeeman, which has stirred up some anti Lonergan sentiment in Hartford County, was not taken seriously by major party leaders.
 They felt he was merely stalk ing horse" and that. when the time came, he would withdraw and the designated candidate would take his place.
 McNeil consistently has denied this, maintaining he was definitely candidate for the nomination and would withdraw in favor of no one Attorney General Cummings con- ferred with McNeil during his Con- necticut stay. They are close friends.
 It was regarded as certain McNeil would heed any wishes of Cummings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the com pensation commissioner:
 Litchfield Enquirer Publishers and Charles F. Shumway, Litch- field, left wrist broken, $l0.33 be- ginning June "A.
 Farrell Birmingham Co.,, Inc., Daniel Rivers, Ans0nla, leg fract- ture, $12:73 beginning June 23.
 Griffin Hospital, Derby and Myrtle Dunsworth, Derby, left index finger injury, $l2.00 begin- ing June g.
 Princeton Knitting Mills Com pany and James J. Dunn, Water town, laceration of right large toe, $12.48 beginning June 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02

(Continued from Page D suns were tested as part of them. xApanese warships have been active recently in the neighborhood of Mainan. one of the most important 0Rategic islands in the world, dom- mating the south China and French ndo-China coasts.
 The Chinese claimed a brilliant victory on the Hofei- -Anking front north of the Yangtze river in central China. It was asserted that Japa- nese lines were broken and that the Japanese drive on the Peiping- Hankow railroad from the Shucheng area had been halted.
 The Chinese said that they had captured Shusheng itself, 30 miles a0uth of Hofe, and the nearby town Of Taochichenu, routing the Japa- nese garrisons. Japanese fought vainly to defend Shusheng, 1t was reported.
 From the Yangtze river, where the Japanese are trying to force their way Up to Hankow, came reports of fierce fighting in which the Japa- nese were making little progress. It was reported that the Japanese now had fleet of 270 warships includ- ing gunboats, mine sweepers, and smaller craft and 300 armed junk or river boats-570 in all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02

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 flow of tourist traffic. But conces- sionares eyed the throngs anx- iously, frankly hopeful of larger crowds Sunday and Monday. One soft drink proprietor estimated his loss at $500 unless land office bus- mess swell his weekend till.
 Townsfolk, en masse, with rooms to rent, took heart at visitors ar- irving for todays parade. That spectacle, scheduled for afternoon was expected to require two and a half hours to pass the reviewing stand.
 General Warren, inspecting the Union positions, found only unit of signal men on the crest of Lit tie Round Top. The glint of Con- federate muskets, advancing under Hood, was plainly visible in the bright afternoon sun. If the height was to be held there was no time to loSe)
 Today's parade was in three sec- tions. The first comprised a grour of distinguished guests. These in. cluded Major General James K Parson, commanding officer of tho third corps area; Major Genera Edward c. Shannon, grand marshal Governor George H. Earle of Penn, sylvania; Commander in Chic Overton H. Mennet Of the Grane Army of the Republic, Commander. in-Chief John M. Claypool of tn, Confederate Veterans, Major Calvin Gilbert. Gettysburg's only Civil wal survivor. and national commander. or veterans organizations.
 CBy 4 D. m. general battle wa! in progress. Confederate forces swcp up the rocky sides of Little Round Top and Big Round Top. Mead, drew troops rapidly from his righ and at heavy cost thrust back tn, Butternut assault on the Rount Tops. The first Minnesota lost 8: per cent of its men before th, withering fire of Wllcox's ant Perry's brigades)
 Second section of the parade com. prised U. s. army regulars from tn, Gettysburg encampment just below the shoulder of Cemetery Ridge had by the clump of trees tha marks the extreme advance of Con. federate troops.
 (After the sun set, bright moor illuminated the battlefield. To tho lels, the engagement continued un. LII nearly 10 D. m. This advanct had started at Sundown. On Eas Cemetery Hill, the fighting was hanc to hand and Confederates seized sev. eral Union entrenchments.)
 More than 80 drum and buglt corps, led by the U. c. Marine band
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
LAKE QUASSAPAUC
 OFFERS FREE ACT
Captain Oscar LaValley Opens Weeks Engage
 ment Tomorrow
Special to The Democrat)

NOPCCldl bU HC DCnuUCT8tI
 Middlebury, July 2-The Fourth ol July will be celebrated at Lake Quassapaug by great cross sec- ton of the states vacationing pubs lie and extensive preparations have been made for their entertainment by Manager M. J. Leon.
 For those who enjoy thrills, al- ways part of Independence Day celebrations at Quassapaug, there will be plenty offered by Captain Oscar LaValley, Waterbury boy who dives afire from 104-foot ladder into four-foot tank oi ignited water.
 Captain LaValley has been with some of the outstanding carnivals in the country and has played be- fore crowned heads of Europe on several occasions. His act will be offered tomorrow night, Monday afternoon and evening, and every evening thereafter that week until Saturday when he will dive both in the afternoon and evening, bringing his engagement here to 8 climax.
 For those who like to dance, there will be plenty of attractions. Tonight and tomorrow evening Francis Del Fino and his orchestra, featuring the vocalizing of Edith Sacco, will play. Monday afternoon from 3 to s o'clock dancing will be free, with c popular orchestra fur nishing the rhythms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
FOUR COURT CASES
 CONTINUED TODAY

Judge Theobold E. Conway pre- sided at an uneventful session oi city court this morning: Stephen Morrison, 42, of SIT North Riverside street was granted . con- tinuance to July on a charge of operating without a license.
 Herbert D. Cameron, 28, of Hun gerford avenue, Oakville, charged with reckless driving, was granted a continuance to July II.
 Robert Burns, 35, of 10 Colley street, charged with assault, was granted a continuance to July ?.
 Frank Nauiokas, g, of RED Southbury, charged with reckless driving, was granted a continuance to July II.
 Leroy Rogers, 24, of 553 South Main street. charged with intoxica- ton and breach of the peace, was granted a continuance to July 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Anthony J. Graph, founder of the Standard Taxi Com pany, will be held Monday morning from the home, 160 Edson avenue, at 8:15 o'clock, to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, where . solemn mass will be sung at g o'clock. Bur- ial will be in Calvary cemetery. MT. Graph died at his home yesterday morning.
 The funeral of Giuseppe Petite who died yesterday morning at his home, 89 Dikeman street, will be held from the LaPorta funeral home, 67 Holmes avenue, Monday morn- ing at 10 o'clock to St. Lucy's church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10:50 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock today.
 The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Me- Inter was held this morning from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street at 8:15 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, where . solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Thaddeus Francis Gilmartin was held this morning al 8:1S o'clock from the home, 1a Lounsbury street, to the Church oi St. Francis Xavier. where . solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 O. clock. Burial was in the family plot et. PstsyS csnetsry. Danbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02

Over the holiday week -end the plans for the organization of the Lonergan for Senator club here to operate in the interest of the re- nomination and reelection of U. s. Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford, will be advanced by meeting of interested workers. To- day 1t was learned that Edward J. Kirby, prominent among local World War veterans and a leading figure in the recent municipal elections, had accepted the tempo rary chairmanship of the veterans group. A number of Young Demo- crats acting independently of their organization, representatives of Independent Democras and other groups will be united in the new club. William T. Harrington, past president of the Young Democrats is acting as temporary chairman and director of publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
} COURSES OPEN ON QUO WARRANTO
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Continued from Page I Of no effect in law for various rea- sons of action of the grand jury and MT. Alcorn.
 4. Motion to expunge. Numerous of the men accused by the grand jury seek to have certain portions of the information expunged from the charges against them.
 Several of them charge that they would be in no position to complete the acts which the information charges them with.
 5. Motions for bill of particulars. The defense seeks the setting forth by Special Prosecutor Alcorn of specific dates and places where ir- regularities occurred.
 Each of the defense counsel will undoubtedly be given the same op- portunity to argue as was afforded him at the hearings on the pleas in abatement. The hearings will start at 10 a. m. and continue per- haps for the remainder of the day. Judge Inglis may rule on some of the issues from the bench, but will undoubtedly take the majority of the issues under consideration for later rulings, as he did in the uuo- warranto and pleas in abatement.
 None of the defendants will nec- essarily appear for the proceedings, unless evidence IS to be presented in support of their preliminary charges.
 Nine men, aside from the defend ants, have already been subpeonaed for appearance in court by Attor- ney Ralph c. Coppeto, one of the defendants. It is understood that additional men will be called. The majority of those called to date are newspapermen.
 There is no indication as to when the jury will return to sessions, and no time is expected to be set until the trials of the accused here and in Hartford are arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-02
POLITICAL TREND IN
 Litchfeld County
By EDWARD J. RYAN.

liable to take his measure. Ger tainly if the election were tomor- row, Wall would beat Smith.
 J. Francis Hicks, president of the Beckwith for Sheriff organiza- = tion, Is laid up in the Winsted hospital with blood poison. Hicks is a deputy sheriff up in Winsted and also one of the towns most popular young men.
 Henry Simpson and other spe- cial deputy sheriffs were sworn in few days ago-now they are all sporting new badges. Henry, who is a member fo the demo- cratic town committee in Thom- aston, attended the party get together in Torrington the other evening and was rather impressed with the loud speaker which was used.
 Ernest E. Novey of Torrington is still the strongest candidate, thus far, for the republican nom- ination for high sheriff. Novey was mayor of Torrington for a number of years and during that time created an outstanding rec ord of good, clean government. Novey is well liked not only in the city of T0rrington, but through out the entire county.
 Harry Morse of Litchfield who hopes to get the c. o. P. nomina- tion for high sheriff, is going to have a few headaches very soon. Morse, a former county commis- sioner, was refused his party's support for renomination in 1897. The Republican leaders in the county did not like the way he conducted his office apparently, for they refused to nominate him again in '37. If Morse should try for the G. O.P. nomination, he will have considerable opposition from these same leaders of the party. The leaders I have refer ence to, are the real leaders of the party. Not the pretenders to the crown, but the powers behind the scenes. A fine group of people they arc too, all of whom enjoy the finest regulations.