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The Washington times., 1938-10-07
Little White Hen LqYs Big Egg!

Lazy Sue and 999 other chickens
at the Heller plant, located on his
100-acre estate on Bradley Boule-
ward. Bethesda, are fed a specially
prepared diet Of dried buttermirH
and cod liver oil in troughs de-
signed to eliminate the possibility
of contamination.
The half-pound egg is a freak,
of course, such as often occurs with
pullets, Heller said, but he hopes
he is developing a new era in eggs.
The Washington times., 1938-10-07
Merchants Double
Aid 10 Red Cross

SILVER SPRINGS, Md, Oct. Z,
Mrs. william Kettler, chairman
OF the annual roll call for the
American Red Cross here, an.
nounced that more than $500 al
ready had been collected from the
merchants in the community.
The sum is more than double the
amount raised by this time last
Xnor
The Washington times., 1938-10-07

When Lawrence ]. Heller, prom
inent local attorney, isn't engaged
in profound legal research, he is
conducting experiments to de-
velop small leghorn hens that will
lay giant eggs and it looks as
though he has got something
there"
Lazy Sue" one Of Heller's
prize pedigreed birds. convinced
him of that fact yesterday when
she cackled loudly enough to bring
w. R. Hausler, outstanding poul-
try expert, in charge of Heller'S
The Washington times., 1938-10-07

model poultry plant, to the coop.
There, Lazy Sue" a seven.
months-old pullet, who weighs but
four pounds, proudly displayed a
one-half pound egg she had just
laid.
Heller and HauSler hope to
bring other chickens up to the
Lazy Sue standard and also hope
that Lazy Sue will maintain her
present standard, because half.
pound chicken eggs will just about
give them a corner on the select
egg market.
The Washington times., 1938-10-07
Renrocs Open Club
Tomorrow Night

The Renroc Club, one Of Wash
ington's oldest organizations, with
two generations of dynastys as
predecessors, will inaugurate their
social season tomorrow night with
a party and dance at the remod-
eled clubhouse, SIS Eighth ST..
S. E., starting at 9 p. m. Curtis
Gao" Curtin, club president, will
be on hand to greet the members
and their friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
Merit System President
 Explains Court Actions

Although prominent Republicans J. Warren Upson, chair man of the G. O. P. town committee played very active part in the pro- ceedings, President William F. Burke of the local Merit System chapter takes exception to the state ment that Republicans were re- sponsible for the mandamus action.
 MT. Burke writes as follows on the controversy:
 ''On the front page of yesterdays edition of your paper the statement was made that most of the legal costs of the city in total of $23,000 . bounced back today as ob- legations caused the city by Re- publican organization court litiga- tion in two lcng-drawn superior court affrays, to wit: The famous merit system battle; the election
 recount, both by mandamuS from the office of Republican Town Chairman J. Warren Upson."
 That portion of the statement that applies to the merit system is wholly false and absolutely with out foundation. I appreciate that in the heated atmosphere sur rounding local politics at the mo- ment, it is easily possible to make slip, but knowing the fairness and accuracy of your editorial treatment of merit system matters in the past, I trust that you will give equally prominent space to the denial of your statement.
 The fact is that the mandamus action on the merit system did not come from the office of Attorney J. Warren Upson. The action was instituted by the Waterbury Chap ter of the Connecticut Merit Sys- tenn through it's legal committee, consisting of Attorney F. c. Smed-
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ley, chairman, Attorney William w. Gager, and Attorney Perry Graicerstein. The Merit System Association has no connection with the Republican party organization nor with any other party organiza- ton. We did Mot receive nor did we solicit any funds from any po- litical party organization to carry on our fight. The Merit System Association is a non-partisan or ganization and welcome to it's ranks citizens of all political parties who aim to put good gov ernment above party politics.
 Our attorneys devoted long hours to the preparation of the merit system amendment itself and to it's subsequent court action. I have no doubt that their time given to this matter greatly ex- ceeded that given by the city at torneys whose bills for payments are now under public scrutiny. For these services they did not receive as much as one penny from the Merit System Association or from any other organizat ton. In carry ing on for our association they ex- h1blted the highest type of good citizenship and devotion to the cause of good government for which they received the heartfelt thanks of our association and hun dreds of other citizens.
 The total litigation costs to the Merit System Association were well under $10000, including a bill against the city for $16.OO pre- sented by the corporation counsel for payment to the superior court as the cost of judgment. If the city spent thousands of dollars to fight the merit system case, that is up to the city administration. Why they should have done this when they regularly employ a corpora- t1on counsel and assistants is nothing for cur association to answer.
 It goes without saying that the Waterbury Chapter of the Con- necticut Merit System Association did not have anything to do with the court action on the election recount.
 Waterbury Chapter, Connecticut Merit System Association.
 WILLIAM F. BURKE,
 President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
Compensation Agreements

A compensation claim of Joseph Kuchek of TorringtOn against the American Brass company was to- day settled by stipulation provid- ing for payment of $1,S25 to the claimant. An injury to the heart is claimed by Kuchek.
 Compensation CommissiO Il r James M. Lynch dismissed the claim of Nick Kowal of Seymour against the New Haven Copper company of Seymour. The claim was based on allegations of non recovery from an operation for double hernia.
 Other agreements in which compensation will be paid week ly during the period of total dis ability were filed and approved as follows:
 Waterbury Mattress company and Walter J. Zanavich, 103 Drayer avenue, finger injury, $11.S9 beginning Dec. 25.
 John E. Calhoun and Floyd D. Smith, Cornwall, finger injury, $1O.3S beginning July 2S.
 Oneglia & Gervasini, TOrring- ton and Alison McCale, Bantam, thumb injury, s1169. beginning Aug. 19.
 John Byron Coal company and Nicholas Pape, back injury, $11.SS, Beginning NQvs Hs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
MARTHA BARKLEY
 RYAN BABY CASE

Morganton, N. O., Jan. 12-CUP) Ned Alexander Parks, Washington soda clerk, today settled out of court charges of non-support of the infant son of Martha Barkley Ryan who is now the wife uf Basil Ryan, New York copper heir.
 The youth entered a plea of nolo contendere when his case was called in county court today. The court announced that charges against young Parks would be dropped in view of the settlement, terms of which were not announced.
 Parks attorneys said "satisfac- tory" arrangement had been made for care of the child. They added that the settlement had been ap- proved by Mrs. Ryan and her par entS.
 The entire procedure required less than five minutes.
 Mrs. Ryan filed the charges against Parks shortly after her sur prise marriage to young Ryan. Ryan, grandson of the late financier Thom- as Fortune Ryan, married her after whirlwind courtship, then went to hospital and charged that his TO- nance resulted from over indulgence in violent variety of North Caro- lima corn whiSkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
Noted Lawyer Coming
 For Jewish C Conference
Dr. Benard Joseph of Palestine EnrOute to Washing
 ton Gathering-U. s. Senator Wagner to Speak
'erengaria on January 18th.
 Visit ImDOrtant

Berengaria on January 18th.
 Visit Important
 pr. Josephs mission to the United States is considered of particular importance at this time because Of the political and economic conse- uuences of the disturbances in the Holy Land in recent months.
 AS one of the foremost barristerS of Palestine, Dr. Joseph has played an important part in the rebuilding of the country since 1921. He first went to Palestine as soldier ill the Jewish Legion which served under General Allenby in wrestling PaleS- tine from the Turks.
 Dr. Joseph was formerly a resident of Montreal and obtained his degree at McGill University. He subsequent ly attended London University from which he obtained his doctorate in philosophy
 Outstanding Lawyer
 In his career as Palestine barris- ter, Dr. Joseph has been counsel for most of the leading Arabs and Jews in the country At one time he was the advocate for eX-Mayor HuSsein Khalidi who was eXiled to Seychel- les Islands by the Palestine govern ment when the disturbances were renewed and the Arab higher com mittee. of which Dr. Khalidi was a member was dissolved.
 The National Conference for Pal estine, at which Dr. Joseph will speak on January 23rd, will bring together more than fifteen hundred Jewish leaders from all parts of the United States in mobilization of support for the Jewish pioneers ill Palestine and to extend the immigra- ton possibilities in Palestine so that greater numbers of persecuted Jews in European lands might be ab- sorbed in the Jewish homeland.
 Secretary of the Interior Harold l.. Ickes, United States Senator Rob- ert F. Wagner and United States Housing Administrator Ma h a n Straus are among others scheduled to address the conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
NEW ART CLASS
 STARTS FRIDAY
Essentials of Being We'll Dressed to Be Taught at
 Crosby High Sessions

A new class in the Art of Dress will begin Friday evening at Crosby high school, from to g p. m.
 Next to speech and manner, there can be no more clear and definite an index to character and person. ality. than dress. Perfect dressing is simply appropriate dressing plus good taste, and the third factor is not fashion but simplicity.
 One need not be slave to fash ion. Have ones type analysed by an expert stylist, If one knows her type, the new fashions will not faze her, nor will a limited income pre- vent her from being well dressed. The well dressed woman is always consistently dressed in regards to time, place, occasion, age and the size of her income.
 One must know the colors that are most suited for her and her age, the colors that emphasize and intensity the color of her eyes.
 It is even more difficult to suggest lines that are adapted to the fig ure. One must not select a style because it is fashionable without regard to type or figure.
 Beautiful jewelry and ornaments attract attention to certain parts of the body. Therefore, they should be chosen with thought and much care. They should not be chosen to express bad points, but to en- phasize the better. They should form a note of general harmony of line and color.
 It is good to remember the words of Lord Chesterfield, "Take great care to be well dressed like the reasonable people of your own age in the place where you are whose dress is never spoken one way or another as either too negligent or too much studied
 Join the classes in the Art of Dress now and learn the essentials of being well dressed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
COOPERATION
ZION LUTHERAN

Annual reports of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church note the death of Rev. Carl A. Sten- holm, former pastor, and the con- ing of E. Elnar Kron, new pastor, During the year the church par Sonage was redecorated, and a new organ, dedicated the memory of MT. Stenholm, installed in the church.
 At meeting of the church members Monday night, Carl E. Lindell was elected honorary dea- con. George Ericson was elected deacon for three years, Carl G. Thompson was elected for the same period. Oscar Mattson was also named. Other trustees elect ed were William Swansea, Carl c. Carlson. Carl Anderson and Axel Forsell.
 .. Emil Anderson was elected sexton of the church. Bror Isaac son was elected delegate and Carl Olander alternate for the annual Hartford district meeting in Bran ford next month. Roland Pal u1er and Carl e. Thompson were chosen delegates, to the annual New England conference, to be held in Naugatuck in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
SOCIETY PLANNING
 JUBILEE RECEPTION
St. John the Baptist Group to Hold Pioneers
 Ball

Waterbury members are manifest ing interest in social event, with an historical background, which will take place when the Pioneers Ball, sponsored by the oldest French speaking society in New York is given at the Waldorf Astoria on January 18th.
 To commemorate an event worth remmebering, which took place in 1850, the Pioneers celebrate each year the anniversary of the found- ing of the St. John the Baptist so- ciety by a Ball to which celebri- ties from French Canada and New England states are invited. This year, the event will link the mem ories of both John Jacob Astor and the foundner of the society. The Ball, commemorating the 88th an- nual anniversary will be given at the Waldorf-Astoria, hotel which for many years was connected with the name of the founder of 8 famous American family.
 Franchere Manager
 Back in 1910, in the little St. Therese street, in Montreal, there was fur store known as the Canadian branch of famous American fur merchant, John Jacob Astor. The store, managed by husky young man by the name of Gabriel Franchere, proSpered and soon became one of the towns lead ing business houses. Wishing to give the young man 8 wider scope for his activities and better chance to improve his position, MT. Ostor instructed him to come to New York. Franchere, pioneer and a fearless adventurer, came here, making the trip by water, padding birch bark canot on the Hudson, with a few Indians and Canadian fur trappers.
 Traded With Indians
 From New York, Franchere went with his men to the Pacific Coast where trading belts with the h. dians was a profitable business. He stayed a few years on the Pacific coast and, in honor of his employer, founded a town in Oregon which he named Astoria.
 Back in New York in 1850 he founded the St. John Baptist Society which was composed of American citizens of French and Canadian descent. After being the president of the Society for 13 years, Franchere died in 1863 at St. Paul, Minn., in the house of his son-in-law. A.. Prince, mayor of that city. The prin- clpleS to which he had adhered dur ing his life have been faithfully ob- served by the members of the society he founded. The example he set in leading a life and in being patri- otic citizen in his adopted country is still the guiding spirit which pre- va1ls among members of the 88- year old organization.
 Guests
 This year, the Pioneers will have as guests at their ball, in the En- pire room of the Waldorf Astoria: His Honor MT. A. Raynault, the Mayor of Montreal; the officers and the members of the Canadian Hockey Club; the officers and mem bers of the Sporting Varieties" of Montreal, with the Queen of the winter sports of the Province of Quebec.
 On Sunday, January 3Oth, the visitors will attend the hockey match between the Americans and Canadiens at the Madison Square Garden, where the Maple Leaf" and "Alouette" songs will be sung. during the intermissions, by mixed choir of 100 voices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
Market Opens Steady Again This Morning
Trading Moderately Active-Japanese Bonds Were
 Weak-U. s. Steel Featured in Rising Section

 previous close, including Westing- house Electric, Radio, U. s. Gypsum, Boeing, Union Pacific, Union Car bide, Homestake Mining and Curt iss-Wright.
 United States Steel featured the rising section with an initial gain of a point to 61 7-8 on 2,OOO shares. National Steel gained 34 to 62 3-4 and Bethlehem was unchanged at 65 7-8 on 2,500 shares.
 Chrysler opened 5000 shares at 6l up l 1-4. General Motors eased slightly.
 Utilities registered minor gains. Aviation were around the previous close. Cooper shares were fraction ally easier. Rails and Oils were steady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
TRIES TO BURN POLICE STATION

New London, Jan. 12 - (UP) - Thomas Kemp, 52, made three at- tempts to burn down the police sta- tion during the night before the jailer ended his incendiary ambi- tions by handcuffing him to cell door.
 Twice the jailer found he had de- molished hunks and bushel basket and started roaring blaze in his cell. Once he stuffed the keyhole and officers were forced to stand in the hall and throw bucketfull of water through the bars to ex- tinguish the fire.
 Sounds of heavy pounding sent the jailer to the cell block for a third time to find Kemp battering another bunk to pieces and piling the kindling in the middle of the GOT. His hands were shackled behind him and he was secured to the door.
 Police said he as enraged because he was arrested twice within 36 hours-for assault and stealing a pint of whiskey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
FAMOUS CRETNA
 GREEN IS CLOSED

Indianapolis. Ind. Jan. 12-(UP)- lnd1ana's famous Gretna Greens. featuring a 24-hour service for out ot-state couples seeking quick and easy marriage, were closed today by a ruling of the state supreme court
 The tribunal, in a Sharply-word- ed decision, upheld the constitu- tlonality of law passed in 1852, providing that marriage permits be issued only by the "clerk of the county where the female resides"
 It was death blow to the pros- porous marriage mills of Crown Point, Valparaiso, Auburn, South Bend and other northern and east ern Indiana seat towns which have grossed thousands of dollars since neighboring states passed more ttringent marriage las.
 The ruling held that every county clerk who issued marriage license to nonresident oman violated law which "still is in effect" The court urged strict enforcement of the law, which makes the clerks liable for judgment to be turned over to the state school fund. Ad- herence to the statute, the court said, ill place marriage regulations on a higher plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
Double MiShap

Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, Al, of Bar mum Court, Naugatuck, suffered cuts and bruises about the legs and back last night when struck by an automobile on North Main street. She was treated by a doc- tor, then sent to her home.
 The driver of the car, Antoin- cite Donais, 34, of III South Main street, was arrested by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Mccarthy and James Wagner after the crash. She is charged with reckless driv- ing and will be arraigned in traf- fic court Monday.
 After hitting the woman, the car went on the sidewalk and hit the window of vacant store at 713 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
--SPOTLIGHTTNG - Brass City News
"Feed the Birds"

Ex-Gov. Charles A. Templeton, president of the Waterbury Fish and Game association said today that pheasants and partridge in the vicinity of Waterbury are having difficulty in finding food. The Fish and Game association has supply of food which will be distributed to any persons knowing where birds are at the present time and who will take time to spread it for their ad- vantage. Such persons are welcome to contact either MT. Templeton or Walter A. Woods. association secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
ASSEMBLYMEN OF
 CONN. FORCETFUL

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 12-CUP)- Assemblymen pay too much atten- ton to constituents and too little to important measures before the general assembly, resulting in i'm proper enactment of legislation, President Frank H. Peet told the 53rd annual convention of the State Grange which entered its second day today.
 "The tendency to elect those who promise and secure the most for their constituents is becoming more evident" he declared. Such a condition prompts the legislator to work for such aims as will fulfill his obligations to his electors rather than for those which are best for the whole state or the whole na- tion."
 The farmer throughout the na- tion, he said, is in need of assistance because his dollar is not on 9 parity with the industrial or business dollar.
 Millions of dollars of additional income could be given the farmer, he said, Eff the American market were saved for the American farmer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12

entries to this tournament but this may be increased by the starting time. The tournament begins at 8:30 p. m. sharp. e
 Championship Title
 Plans have been announced by the tournament director for the opening of the championship tour nament which starts January 19. Already seven of the players have indicated their intention of enter ing this annual classic, and many more are expected before the entries close on January 15. In addition to this club championship, they have also announced a minor champion ship for the presidents cup. This has always been a very keenly fought tournament and many inter eSting games are expected. In the past, cups have been won by C.. Powers and J. Parazella but, with neither of these players competing, this year the choice is hard to make with such players as P. Spada, l.. Sundel, w. Warner, J. TorSki, A.. Campoli and K. Keillor available and eager to take the premier hon. orS.
 Defeat Bristol
 Last Friday evening, the B" team visited Bristol and defeated the "B" team from that city by the score of to 1 in a regular Con- necticut Chess league match. The score was as follows:
 Waterbury Chess Club-P. Spada 1; w. Warner F; L. Sundel l; J. Torski l; K. Keillor F. Total 4.
 Bristol Chess Club-G. Bellmar O.; w. Burroughs F; H. Michaelson O; A. Hanna O; W. Matthews, F. Total Il.
 Bristol Chess club played white on odd numbered boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
NAzIS LICKED IN
 AUSTRIAN RIOT
They Tried to Stop Meet ings of MOnarchists;
 Fighting Took Place

Vienna, Jan. 12-(UP)-Hundreds of Austrian Nazis all over Austria nursed cuts and bruises today some in hospitalS-and others lan- guished in jails as the result of fighting with members of the new monarchist iron legion and the fatherland front. the official storm troop organization. In 60-odd cities and villages last night. but particu- larly in Vienna and Graz, the mon- archists opened with mass meetings a 1888 campaign to promote the enthronement of Otto von Haps- burg, pretender to the Austrian crown. Austrian Nazis organized raid ing parties ito break up the meeting. They invaded meeting halls, threw stink bombs and shouted such cries as: "One nation, one reich!" and i've don't want Otto.'
 Then It Happened
 Charis were thrown and free-for- all fights started. Then it happened. In squads, platoons and companies the iron legionnaireS and the fath- erland front men went into action with clubs, from their hidden mo- bilization points outside Police CO., operated, though when they saw Nazis being too severely punished, they intervened Hundreds of men were arrested, and some were held. At Graz one ambulance was not enough to remove the more serious ly injured in relays and a second was impressed. The fighting spread through streets. Police succeeded in dispersing most of the fighting groups. But then, in the early hours of this morning. the iron legion naires and fatherland front men went on a Nazi hunt in force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
"ThaWed Out"

An attempt to thaw out frozen water pipes yesterday sent fire men to the home of Adolph Perazzini, 78 Geddes terrace. The blaze, on the ceiling of the cellar, was quickly eXtinguished.
 Firemen said that Perazzini had improvised torch from rags and paper. The beams above the pipes then caught fire. Damage was re- rorted to be slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-12
POPE RECEIVES
 MANY CLERGY

Vatican City, Jan. 12.-(UP)-The pope, receiving 60 bishops and 2,000 priests today, welcomed and blessed Premier Benito Mussolini's assur- ances that Italy desires to live in peace with the church.
 we cannot doubt that these words represent a noble, sovereign pledge" the pope said. May the blessing of the Almighty fall on this pledge"
 The pope's audience comprised those prelateS whom MuSSolini praised yesterday for cooperating in his wheat campaign, which the pope lauded, declaring that the farmers are the backbone of the na- ton.