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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
Selling Out City for Politi-
cal Ends, Claims New
Haven County Sheriff
HAD NO COMPLAINTS
FROM MERCHANTS HERE
Willing to Refund Money
on Demand; City Losing
Big Attraction

Blaming the Waterbury
Republican American and
it's charges that the National
Women's A.A.U. meet sched-
uled here was a political
enterprise" High Sheriff J.
Edward Slavin of New Haven
County, today lashed back
at the Waterbury newspaper
as a major factor in chang
ing of the locale of the
national meet.
Some people are willing to sell
out their own city just to attain
their own political ends" Sheriff
Slavin declared. I've had no
kicks from any merchants of Wa
terbury, or from anyone else, for
that matter. The Republican
American writer who introduced the
cry of politics is directly RESPONSE
BILE for the action OF the A.A.U. in
removing the meet to Naugatuck. :"
Expressing himself emphatically,
Sheriff Slavin remarked: I'm dis
gusted. The Republican newspapers
in Waterbury tried to make 1t ap-
pear that was opening the munic-
ipal stadium for them. was ready
to spend several hundred dollars
to get the stadium ready and the
A. A. U. officials were behind the
New Haven County Sheriffs' asso-
citation In having girls and women
from 80 states compete at Water
bury"
Then the rain Of last week de-
lJayed completion Of. the track and
there was no guarantee that it could
be completed in time. Joined to the
agitation created by the accusation
of politics" as made by the Re
publican American, this factor
caused A. A. U. officials to decide
on the change of locale, the sheriff
remarked.
So far as merchants of Water
bury standing Ito lose considerable
money" as the Waterbury Republi-
can alleged today, Sheriff Slavin
said:
1--WE received no kicks from any
merchant. The only one kicking is
the Waterbury Republican-Ameri-
can, seeking to gain selfish political
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
MRS. ELLEN SCOVILL
DIES AT HER HOME
Well Known WatertOWn
Resident; Member OF
Old, Prominent Family

Mrs. Ellen Hyde Scovill, widow OF
Henry William Scovill, a member Of
one of the states Oldest families
died this morning at her home or
Woodbury. road, Watertown.
Mrs. Scovill, who was in her 86th
year, had been a resident of Wa
tertown for many years and was
known for her many private phil
anthropic deeds. She was the
daughter of Theophilus Rogers
Hyde and Fanny Hazard Brown
Hyde who were long associated with
the oldest families of Connecticut
and Rhode Island.
Both the Hyde and the Scovill
families have been prominently
identified with manufacturing cir
Giles throughout the state for many
years. The Hyde family dates
back TO 1886 when William Hyde
settled in Hartford as one of the
original settlers of that district.
Henry W. Scovill, husband Of Mrs.
Scovill, died in 1919 closing a career
spent at the Scovill Manufacturing
company of which his father was
one of the founders. Mr.. and Mrs.
Scovill were married on March 5,
1874, in Stillmanville, Connecticut,
the town where Mrs. Scovill was
born.
Mrs. Scovill, as well as her hus-
band, chose to live quietly and their
home in Watertown was peaceful
and welcome haven for their many
friends. Mrs. Scovill expressed her
religious faith by her many acts of
charity and benevolence which Of
ten benefited religious groups. She
was member of the Second Con-
church of Waterbury
and held high ideals for her mode
Of living which always bespoke the
cefinement characteristic of the fam
lily for many years.
An interest in youth was one OF
Mrs. Scovill's main purposes in life
and she did much 70 forward youth
lLiOVSALiClCo thAlO doolotCO LIldlly iAhi-
viduals in attaining positions for
which they strove. Her husband also
was greatly interested in youth and
greatly supported the YMCA, hav-
ing given the site for the YMCA
building. He also contributed liber-
ally toward the construction Of the
building and served as president OF
the association. In all of his philan-
thropic work he was assisted by
Mrs. Scovill and the memory Of the
family will last throughout many
years.
Residents of Watertown expressed
deep regret upon hearing of Mrs.
Scovill's passing as did executives
Of the Scovill Manufacturing Com
pany and other local residents
among whom she was held In the
highest esteem.
Formal notice Of Mrs. Scovill's
death and arrangements for funeral
services will be announced by the
family tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
SUICIDE
WASOVERWORKED
N. Y. Inspector list in De-
partment Under Valen-
tine Regime to Kill Self

New York, July 30-(UP)-Police
Inspector Louis Rosenfeld, list
member of the department to kill
himself since Lewis J. Valentine be-
came Commissioner four years ago,
was listed officially today as a vic
tim Of overwork.
He was AZ, one of the most bril-
liant and best liked of the high
ranking officers. He shot himself
in the head in his cottage Jour
ney's end" at Madison, Conn, yes
terday.
Valentine was appalled,. Rosen-
field had been his neighbor and
close friend. He issued a three page
statement extolling the inspector
as liable, efficient, honest and cour-
ageous."
Resented was the sixth to take
his life since Valentine addressed
a convention of captains and In
spectors in April and exclaimed:
What makes you men so jittery?
Whom are you afraid off" A few
days earlier, Capt. Charles r. Lew
is, victim of "overstudy," had shot
himself to death.
An anonymous person was said
to have replied to Valentines Sec
ond question: Were afraid OF the
speaker"
A few days later, Lieut.. Charles
Martin, Al, cut his throat with a
butcher knife. The series Of sui
cides continued as follows:
May Acting Capt. Henry b.
Hill, 40, victim Of a nervous break
down, shot himself in the head.
June 12-Patrolman James f.
Carberry, AZ, member of Valen-
tines confidential squad, who had
been on sick leave, ended his life
with gas.
July 4--Inspector Charles e. Me-
dig shot himself. -Four days ear
lier he had been transferred from
an important midtown district to
an obscure one IN the residential
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
Darkness Prevents Thor.
Ough Search of Sea Near
Spot Where Oil Floats
LAST HOPES FOR AIR
LINER ARE VANISHING
Planes TO Take Off at Dawn
to Aid Vessel in COmbing
Seas Near Oil Patch
BY DON DILLON

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
Manila, P. l., July 80. =
CUP - The U. S. Army
transport Meigs reported by
radio late today that 1t had
found heavy oil floating on
the surface of the sea near
where the missing Hawaii
Clipper last reported it's
position. The message said
the oil was found at latitude
1911 north, longiture 1908
east.
The position was approximately
40 miles south southeast of the po-
sition the Clipper gave in her last
radio report at 1903 p. m. u2:0S
a. M, E.D.T) yesterday. 1t was
south of the course the Clipper had
been flying, but the Meigs message
made no mention of wind or cur
rent direction which would indicate
the direction Of drift.
Find Oil Ring
The report from the Meigs, sent
at 5:46 p. M, Manila time, (5:46
a. M, E.D.T), said
Found oil 1900 feet circumfer.
ence. Lowering lifeboat to take
samples Of water. Remaining pres
ent position until investigation fin
ished."
The transports radio came as
hope for the giant flying boat and
the Is persons aboard her faded.
Five army bombers which also had
made a day-long search returned
to their base. They had covered an
area $50 miles long and 120 miles
wide without finding trace Of the
26 ton flying boat.
Boats In Pool
At 7:50 p. m. T:50 a. m. EDIT
The Meigs reported tina ther life
boats we're in the pool Of oil but
gathering darkness made an exam
nation Of the sea difficult.
Pan American Always officials
said the place where the oil was
on the water was in ship lane to
the Philippines and that 1t could not
be determined quickly whether the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
CAN'T SWIM IN
OWN POND-SUES

Bridgeport, Conn, July 30.-(UP).
Deprived by the supreme court of the
privilege Of swimming in pond OH
his own property because 1t was a
tributary Of reservoir, William
Heller, Easton, brought superior
court proceedings today against the
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.. and State
Health Commissioner DR.. Stanley
H. Osborn.
Heller, who was Joined In the suit
by Mary Mammack Boyle, Newtown,
asked declaratory pigment, out
lining his rights and confirming a
claim for damages.
A year ago Heller was fined IS
for swimming In the pond. He took
the case To the U. 8. supreme court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
VISCOUNT TAKES
UP WORK SOON

London July 30. - CUP - Wis.,
count Runciman intends to leave
for Prague Tuesday to begin his
work as adviser" In the negotia-
lions between representatives of the
Czechoslovak government and OF
minority groups, 1t was under
stood today.
Runciman will take with him not
only r. j. Stopford, his private Sec
rotary, but Frank T. A. Ashton
GWtkin, chief OF the economic sec
ton OF the foreign office. and Geof-
frey Peto, wso during part al lorC
term as q member OF the House OF
Commons acted as Runciman's par
liamentary private secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
OFF FOR TEXAS

Chicago, July 30.-(UP)--Howard
Hughes took of from the Chicago
municipal airport at 9:52 a. m.
(EDT.) today in his around the
world airplane for Houston, Tex. OH
the second leg OF a flight from New
York to Los Angeles. He expected
to arrive at Houston about 3 p. m.
EDIT,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-30
Goshens Hard
HitBy Storms

Boston, Judy 30-(UP)-Two
similarly named New England
villages were hard-hit by cleo
trical storms yesterday.
At Goshen, Mass, a calf was
killed and IL cows stunned
when a lightning bolt struck
barn on the Sidney Packard
farm.
At Goshen, Conn.,, four cows
were electrocuted and several
others shocked when a barn on
the Henry b. Mosle farm was
struck.
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The Weather

Fair Today and Prob x
ably Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
M The Local T1heaters
POLES

"Of Human Hearts," Walter HuS- tons first screen appearance since his triumphs in "Dodsworth", is the attraction coming tomorrow to the LoeW Poli theater, with James Stew art, Beulah Bondi and an elaborate character cast.
 The new picture, directed by Clarence Brown, is the story of an itinerant preacher and his family in an Ohio village of Lincoln's day. Father and son misunderstood each other and there are family troubles. The boy deserts the family to be- come a doctor, the Civil war inter- venes, and he is finally set on the right path by Lincoln. Dramatic highlights such as the desperate fight between father and son are interspersed among tender human interest and comedy sequences.
 The picture marks the film debut of Leatrice Joy Gilbert, daughter of the late John Gilbert. Also promi- nent in the large cast are Guy Kib-. bee, Charles Coburn, Gene Lock- hart, Ann Rutherford, Arthur Ayles- worth, Clem Bevans, Charley Grapewin, Gene Reynolds, Sterling Holloway, Charles Peck, Robert Mo- Wade, John Carradine, Leona Rob- erts and Minor Watson.
 Much of the picture was filmed in replica of an Ohio village where the company of 200 was on location for weeks. Five hundred horsemen figure in the cavalry charge which is the only war scene in the picture. The picture intro duces to the screen Pilgrim" the remarkable horse actor, as Huston's faithful Steed.
 of Human Hearts," like "Ah, Wllderness!" which Brown also di- rected, is running account of the life of family, though theme and story are entirely different. It is based on the story, Benefits For got," by Honore Morrow.
 Another big hit, Outside of Par adise" with Phil Began, will be shown on the same program.
 Attractions ending their engage ment tonight are Sally, Irene and Mary" and "Saleslady".
 Attend the Loew Poli theater Thursday evening, and witness the latest dance crazes of America danced and interpreted as they SHOULD be. The management is presenting mammoth colored revue, which is the hottest, singiest, swingiest you'll ever see. Make up party and come down and join in the fun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
STATE

Deanna Durbin, in her new Uni versal picture, Mad About Music continues to draw capacity audiences to Warner Brothers State theater where it is in the first of tWo-day hold-over engagement.
 No doubt you've heard about this 15-year-old songbird's greatest tri- umph and who hasn't, but see the picture yourself and you'll be satis- fled. Performances tomorrow (Wed- nesday) night concludes it's engage ment so you'll have to hurry.
 Herbert Marshall is cast opposite Deanna in the principal feature role, while Gail Patrick, Arthur Preacher, William Fawley, Franklin Panghorn and many other top performers are included in the supporting cast.
 William Hall, new screen star, plays the leading role in "The Spy Ring" which co-features the pro- gram.
 Already great interest Is evinced in the coming to Warner Brothers State theater of Walt DiSney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" which will open Thursday. In fact, the management is confident all records will be broken for this tech- nicolor film is the most astonishing new thing in entertainment since movies were born. Make date now to attend the opening performance. The plot is derived from the best known story in GrimmS' Book Of folk tales, and this factor alone will attract patrons. The young folks will be impatient to see their favor ite Princess, "Snow White," in all her loveliness on the screen, alive, as they have often seen her in imagination, as well as the wicked Queen, the evil Witch, the funny Little Men, and all the other inhabi- tants of the mystic folk country. The older movie fans will be equally glad to renew their acquaintance with the fiction friends of their childhood!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
STRAND

Performances tonight at Warner Brothers cozy, clean and comfort able Strand theater conclude the engagement of "The Bad Man of Birthstone" starring Wallace Beery; also Paradise for Three" with Frank Morgan and Robert Young in the leading roles.
 Movie fans who remember the unforgettable thrills in "The Big House" and Little Caesar" are in for double order of the same with the presentation of Edward G. Robinson in "The Last Gangster" opening tomorrow for a four day engagement at the Strand as the feature attraction.
 Robinson plays a gangster who serves ten years while his wife hides her identity to save their child from disgrace. Prison riots, a grim trip in a prison car, peniten- tiary life, gangland intrigues, dra- matic action in newspaper offices and other vivid scenes form the background for the central TO- nance.
 The excellent supporting cast in- cludes many favorites such as James Stewart, Rose Stranger Lionel Stander, Douglas Scott, John John Carradine and Sidney Black mer.
 The companion hit is "The Thrill of a Lifetime," co-starring Eleanor Whitney and Johnny Downs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
BY PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

HollyWood-Movies and radio are almost indistinguishable these days, what with air personalities working before the cameras and movie stars crowding around the mikes.
 As a matter of fact, more fa- nous film folk often are to be found at radio rehearsal than on a flick CT sound stage. The M-G-M air show, for example, has access to al- most the entire contract list of the studio for talent, and it's using these people lavishly. Too lavishly, some critics complain.
 Also the players often bring guests to rehearssfs, Fannie Brice showed up with Beatrice Lillie ano Gypsy Rose Lee in tow. When Clark Gable went through his lines, Carole Lombard sat out front and made soto voce remarks which were pretty trying to the composure of people on the stage.
 The stage door alley of Fl Cap- itan Theater, where two rehearsals and the final broadcast are held, has become such mecca for cele- brity-gawkers and autograph hunt CTS that three or four cops are need- ed to keep them in check.
 About 200 persons, mostly youngsters, waited until after l o'clock of a recent Thursday morning for Myrna Loy to leave a rehearsal. Finally they sent in a great stack of autograph books for her to sign. And she did.
 Each Thursday afternoon there's a final rehearsal, then an hours rest before the show goes on the air. This hour puts more distinguished film players on Hollywood Boule- yard than have been seen in a group for years. Policemen have to ac- company them to restaurants and cocktail bars near the theater.
 The Wednesday night rehearsal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
Irn Hollywood

is the most fun to watch because it's informal and goes on for hours. Players not busy on the stage gather in the first rows of orchestra seats or in the wings and talk in whispers, meanwhile trying to appear un- aware of stalking photographers who are sniping at them from every angle.
 Film stars who came originally from the stage are stricken with nostalgia at being in a real thea ter again. Spencer Tracy wanderS all over the house, from the gall lery and flies to the basement dres- sing rooms. When anybody wants Tracy in hurry the dressing rooms are searched first. He's likely to be in one of them, just sitting there incoming.
 Personalities Needed
 If you are a radio listener and have been hearing the Metro show since its inception, you know that it has undergone quite a change in recent weeks. No more wearying over-dramatizations of current pie lures; just high-lights. Also con- siderable comedy, thanks to Miss Brice and Frank Morgan, who are zooming in fan favor.
 These changes largely are due to the presence of new producer, Ed Gardner, who bossed some of the biggest programs from the east and who replaced fiery, wild-eyed, au- tocratic Bill Bacher.
 Bacher was fine show for
 the people who watched his
 brOadcasts, but the unseen au-
 dience couldn't appreciate him.
 One thing that Gardner wants to develop is a working nucleus of personalities such as Miss Brice, Judy Garland and. Morgan, plus a top male star who'll be a regular master-of ceremonies. At this writ ing, Jimmy Stewart has a slight lead for the job, but Robert Taylor still has several appearances to make before the MIG is named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Maine led in the number of stu dents attaining the honorS, with Massachusetts second, New Hamp- shire third, and Connecticut fourth. Eight other states and one foreign country were represented in the complete list.
 The New Hampshire students at taining the honors list are as fol- lows:
 Class of 1938-Lois Chamberlain, Waterbury; Marjorie Jansen, Stam- ford. Class of 1939-Roslyn Mac Nish, New Haven; Lewis Mills, Win sted; Lois Wells, Cos Cob. Class of 1940-David Moser, Rocky Hill. Class of 1941-Virginia Copeland, Water town; Katherine DeLong, West Hartford; Janet Mclean, New Ha- ven; Willard lille, Collinsville; Betty-May Scranton, Meriden; Les lie Warren, West Haven.
 Miss Chamberlain, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ross P. Chamberlain 259 Frost road, Waterbury, has maintained an honors average throughout her college work. She is a student assistant in the French department, is member of La Petite Academic, campus French or ganization, and of Phi Sigma Iota national honorary society for ~ecog- nition of outstanding work in the romance languages.
 Mills, majoring in history ano government, is stage manager of the A Players, a member of La Petite Academic, the Politics club, and the Phil Hellenic (Greek) club.
 Miss Copeland graduated from Watertown high school in 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Grist from the old mill. When "Joe" and "Dck' Geghan open up motor headquarters they do it right station out on East Main street last week Young "B Moriarty is the proud possessor of crayon ed the political beat for The Democrat for many years which done by Professor Ruggero Quite inventor is this young Moriarty. The Tower has acquired pup jet black save for his small white vest and suspicion of white toes Ebony and gstening it resembles nothing than nk-spot InkSpot it is The pup is from litter wheped by beautiful cocker-spaniel Nancy owned by Emenes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: Can you settle an argu- ment few of boys had the other day. Which is the right side of horse? By this don't right dis tinguished from left but understand that horsemen speak of the right side of horse meaning the proper side to mount the 'crtter" Can you help us Out? Chickie (An know is what I remember from days gone by and that's the off and nigh sde either of horse pair "hosses" The off the right side believe and the nigh the left This probably due to the fact that when drivers walked along with their teams they drove from the left hand side of the team making one horse and the farthest one away "Off".-The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Transom peeping. . Petite Henrietta Kevtt has been selected to portray Amy" in the Valley Players L tie Women" which will be offered in Naugatuck in the future She's the talented young actress who scored decsvely in her first role with the Valley Players in "Marys Ankle" and can be depended upon to do her part in the capable she showed in her initial performance. George A. Jacobs of New Haven has turned from the Panama Canal Zone where he completed
 threeyear term and is using the guest towels of Daniel H. Sullivan. Both served three years at Fort Me- Kinley in Portland Maine, not so long ago. .Leander Berner is optimist. He has hunting togs all ready for his who born last Saturday. Mrs Bernier is doing nicely, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

With the Great Leroy mystifying lem, the old dug out of the American Legion home last week of strange doings Nearly twoscore of youngsters will testify that they Adam Jentock of Waterbury, put fresh minced meat into pan season it with salt and pepper and when bright flames leaped out of Chief Bab hat transform the meat into midget "hot dogs" that gobbled up by the scouts and eaten with a relish few minutes later eggs cards and dizzy sprals of rope did strange things with the Great Leroy smiling and explaining how simple everything The Scouts sat stunned for few minutes and then gave the scouts best handclap special tribute of recognition Leroy is the master magician from Meriden and Mr. Jentock his humble student Both put an act for the American Legion scouts that sent the youngsters home talking to themselves. Whens the next show they're asking Paul Reed, the posts scout chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. Max, Siegfried, Adolf, Ot- to Schmeling.
 2. John Eliot, for his efforts in Christianizing the Indian tribes of New England in the 17th century.
 3. It Is a seaport of Ecuador. 4. As the designer of the first practical locomotive. 5. A metallic element. 6. The War with Mexico. !. Italian painter. 8. Master.
 9. Anvil.
 10. Nevada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

People think most college athletes dumb they make them as far studies go, but it's not always the case Naugatuck people who attended the recent Holy Name smoker at St. Mary's church were taken away with the OratOrical ability of Frank Gallagher, Yale gridiron captain Then early this week member of False radio program he carried off the honors The Ellis won and each member of the team received $5 prize. Gallagher the $25 offered for the participant who lasted the longest Every tricky question shot at him was answered correctly Franks got plenty besides foot ball tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-15

Bill Geney, veteran typewriter man, touched cuffs with County Detective Kody Aing Monday afternoon. They buddes in the last grand fracas overseas. Bill is working in Hartford Dr. A. C. Wills is thank full to the inventor of ransoms He forgot the key to his Brown building office Monday morning. and relied his But she forgot hers too And so the tram som as early morning customers awaited entrance. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carroll three since the ar- rival of lovely baby girl last week. ...