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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
PHILLIPS MEETS
 WITH DIRECTORS
Local Broker on MCKes- son & Robbins Board; In=
 vestOrs Await Outcome

Rowley w. Phillips of R. F. Griggs Go, is in New York today where meeting of the directors of Mc- Kesson & Robbins, Inc, was scheduled at 9:30 o'clock.
 MT. Phillips, a director, has at- tended other conferences of direc- tors and stockholders during the week since the large drug firms assets have been under attack by various agencies, from investors to to the SEC and the attorney gen. eral of New York state.
 Latest developments in the search of assets, which a Hartford lawyer charged in petition for receivership had been "misrepresented", have provided the contention that the shortage may reach IS million dol lars, 10 millions in the crude drug department, 8 millions in accounts receivable which an accountant told the attorney general might not exist.
 The company has filed a peti- tion to reorganize under Section 10 of the Chandler acct, the new federal bankruptcy procedure, of ficials admitting that assets of the company have been overstated by at least 10 million dollars. Mean while, five agencies, federal, state and local, are investing the matter and the brokerage account of the presidents wife Mrs. Donald Coster, of Fairfield has been tire up by court orders.
 Many local investors are following developments with close interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Political Patronage
 Must Bow To Merit
Governor-Eect Baldwin Expresses Views at State
 Meeting Here-Taft, Tone Among Speakers

employment of highway employees as maintenance work falls off al this season of year.
 Dollar For Dollar
 In one portion of his remarks Judge Baldwin cited the complaints of the people about the costs ot government and said: T think that no state gives the taxpayer a dol lars value for dollar as does Connecticut, but there are things that can be improved upon. I be- lieve in the merit system but think as it stands it can be improved upon. We cannot stand still. We must progress and believe you are for improvement and progress.
 T am a politician" he continued "But I don't want you to become politicians. I am glad we have 8 merit system because have job to do and I'd like to devote all my time to it and not have tC waste time determining and hand ing out patronage.
 "The tenure of your office should not depend on how you vote or what your political opinions are You have a right to both and should exercise them without fear
 "On the other hand it is bad spectacle to see men charged with administration of executive offices engaged in political electioneering because they feel that their jobs depend upon it.
 Talbot Speaks
 State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot said that he always had favored the merit system and said that he had visited the office of the state treasurer to familiarize himself with his future duties.
 James Clerkin of New Britain, president of the State Federation of Labor and Nathan Freedman of New York, international represen- tative of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Elm ployes, extended greetings to the state organization. John J. Egan, secretary of the Connecticut Fed eration of Labor was the toastmas- ter, introduced by the president of State Federation of State, County. and Municipal Employees.
 MT. Taft agreed that some merit systems are frauds" as in Philadel- phia, where all employees are first appointed. on a provisional basis and take exams only after three months when, their past "experi- ence," service counts 80 per cent. However, he said, no merit system could be worse than the spells sys- tenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
MEASLES CASES
 HERE TOTAL 45
COntagiOn Spreads as Suf= fering Children Are Not
 Kept Segregated

Waterbury's measles cases remain ed at a peak last week and 45 cases of the disease were reported, the same number reported the week before. There were three new cases reported before noon today.
 Most of the cases have been of such mild variety, according to Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health of ficer, that the contagion apparently has been spread by actual sufferers" from the disease who have gone out to play with other children instead of being kept segregated.
 This is one reason why the health department feels that better super vision of the children results by having no cessation 'e classes where several cases have been found. The health nurses make daily inspections of the schools and any children found with even possible symptoms immediately are taken home and the cases reported.
 The number of cases, however, is about equally divided between school children and youngsters of pre-school age.
 Two cases of scarlet fever were re- ported today, this disease continu- ing sporadically in incidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
'21 Cases Continued
 In Traffic Court
Four Drivers Pay Sum of $55 to Have Charges NOed;
 Five Others Given NOles Without Costs

South Main street, charged with violating the rules of the road and driving without license. Part of the testimony in the case was heard, the continuance being grant, ed to allow Biancardi to make a settlement with Raymond Petitjean, of 1863 East Main street, whose car was damaged by Biancardi's.
 The following drivers received nolleS on payment of the sums not ed: Thomas Mcclure, 43, of Terry road, Prospect, rules of the road, $2O; Benedict J. Joy, 21, of 147 Park road, rules of the road, $5; James Cocchipla, 43, of 61 PinehurSt avenue, rules of the road, $10; Syl- vio Beaudoin, 28, of Prospect street, Naugatuck, rules of the road, $20.
 Joseph Christine, 19, of 993 Pearl lake road, charged with illegal use of markers, paid fine of $50 of costs, of which $40 had been remit ted by the court.
 The following drivers received nolles without payment: Sidney Isaacs, 27, of 20 4Cherry street; Ar thur Boisvert, 20, of 62 East Clay street; Ernest M. Ierrari, 25, of 79 Lake street, New Haven; Fred A. Stevens, 46, of fl Myrtle street; and Armand Frigon, 24, of 994 Baldwin street. All were charged with vio. lating the rules of the road.
 There was 21 cases continued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
HI-Y CLUBS MEET
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Inter=Club Council Session Called at Central
 YMCA

The regular meeting of the Hi-Y Inter- Club Council will be held We'd nesday evening at 2 o'clock at the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. The council is composed of representatives of the sixteen lily Clubs in the Gen. tral building. George Fehrs of the Alpha lily is president of the group.
 The Beta lily has completed plans for the second annual Christ mas party for under-privileged boys which will be given at the "Y' Fri day afternoon December g. The club is collecting boys books toys and games from the students at Crosby High school and from interested friends. Games. swimming, enter tainment and refreshments will com- prise the program being offered to the boys.
 The first meeting of the Trojans Gra-Y was held Friday afternoon and the following officers were elected: President, John DiFrances- co, vice-president, Walter Klemmer; secretary, Robert Sheppard; treas urer, Jack Strachen and reporter, Leonard DiFrancesco. Other mem- bers of the group include Francis K. Ciampi, Sam Caruso, Eugene Eschen- ko and Theodore Cocoa. The Bull Dogs Gra-Y with their leader Harry Waters enjoyed stag social Thurs day afternoon with boxing, swim ming and refreshments. The club officers elected at this meeting were: President, Joseph Garthwait, vice. president, William Walsh, secretary, Frank McWeeney, treasurer, John Muccino and reported, Jack Barry.
 The Bunker Hill Gra-Y will meet with their leader, William Herr Mon- day afternoon to hold an election of officers. The Endees Gra-Y met Wednesday evening with their lead- CT, George True and plans were made for the next six weeks pro- gram.
 The "Y" Indian tribes gathered Saturday morning and discussed plans for a bean banquet which will be held shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
MAIL UPSWING NOTICED HERE
Parcel Post Leads All De- partments Reports POst-
 master CFlas. A. Babin

Official indication of the arrival of the Christmas season was given today when Postmaster Charles A. Babin announced a noticeable up- swing in mail volume, especially parcel post. Postmaster Babin re- newed his appeal to Waterburians to mail early, and thus avoid the possibility of having cards and pack ages delayed in the Christmas rush.
 In connection with the mailing of packages he urged that patrons avail themselves of the use of the return receipt system, as well as in- Surance and registry. By making use of the return receipt, at a cost of three cents, a person is giv- en immediate notification when his package is delivered at its destin- ation.
 This avoids the worry and ques- tion as to whether or not the Christmas package was received in good order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

by Governor elect Raymond E Baldwin in the recent campaign The governor -elect is on Wednes- days speaking program, as is Gov ernor Wilbur l.. Cross.
 The program, opening at 10:30 a m., and climaxed by the 17th annual banquet at 6:30 at which 500 men will hear Senator" Edward Ford nationally famed humorist, lists more speakers of national and state prominence than have ever been heard at any previous Connecticut automotive industry convention, MT Lane said.
 Following completion of routine business at the morning session, Ed win B. Pratt of the Connecticut Mo- tor Vehicle Department will report on the administration of the state dealer-repairer license law. InSpec- tor Shanley's address will follow.
 After the noon luncheon, Johan- nes Schiott Of Bridgeport, national secretary of the National Automo- bile Dealers Association, will out line the association's program fol 1899. A. N. Benson, Detroit, Mich. general manager of the N. A. D. A.. is to discuss Automobile Legisla- tion". Duane bills, general counsel of Commercial Credit Corporation New York City, national known fig ure in the field of automobile finan- cling, will speak on ''The Dealer and The Finance Charge"
 Annual Reports
 The annual report of President Julian L. Williams, Norwich, will be followed by action on proposed res olutions and on suggested changes in the Connecticut Associations by- laws. Election of new Connecticut officers for 1899, five executive board members and an N. A. D. A. direc- tor will conclude the business ses- sion. Harry M. Sloate of Hartford is chairman of the nominating com- mittee
 Senator" Ford will top the "all- star" banquet program which in- cludes Governor Cross in one of his characteristic, semi humorous talks; Colonel Michael A. Connor, Com missioner of Motor Vehicles and William A. Blees, general sales manager of Nash Motors Corpora tion, whose subject is America S Best Business Can Be Better George Gilbert, DID,, will be toast- master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
BIRTH RATE GAINS
 IN RURAL SECTIONS

With the struggle to maintain the natural growth of the popula- ton already lost in highly indus trialized and urban centers, the last stand against 8 declining birth rate in the United States must be made on farms and in rural communities, according to statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company. With this in view, the statisticians say that the rural sections twill need the guidance of child welfare and maternal aid agencies more than ever before, if they are to continue as the chief source for the growth of the country'S population.
 The statiSticianS say that in the five-year period of 1933-1937 birth rates higher than in the 1928- 1892 period were recorded in only the five sparsely settled and essentially rural mountain states of Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Ari- zona and New Mexico and the South Central state of Mississippi. II every other state, except Texas for which complete statistics are not available; the birth rate dropped, and the drop was most marked in those where the pop ulations were highly industrialized and urbanized. The heaviest de- creases-10 per cent or more-oc- cured in 8 solid block of states, extending from New England in the east to Nebraska in the mid west, and containing a population in 1887 of nearly 6,000.0O0, or slightly more than one-half of the country's entire population.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Promise that the merit system would take precedence over politi- cal patronage in his determination of personnel for jobs was inferred by Governor -elect Raymond E. Baldwin, speaking yesterday at a meeting of the Federation of State County and Municipal Employes at the Elton. ...
 At the same time, Horace D. Taft, president of the Connecticut Merit System association, remarked that the worst that could be said about the merit system was that it was no worse than the spells Sys- tenn.
 Hand Outs"
 Judge Baldwin, remarking that the merit system would save him from the job of determining and handing out patronage" committed himself to endorsement of the merit system although he added that the present state merit system "has not been fully successful but it hasn't been a failure by any means" He declared that there is room for im- provement in the merit system workings, however.
 State Labor Commissioner Jo- seph M. Tone pointed out that the state labor department was the first to subscribe to the merit Sys- tenn and urged members of the as- sociation to continue to cooperate with department heads.
 State Highway Commissioner William J. Cox expressed apprecia- tion for cooperation by members of the association with his department. He described plans for continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
President

the Italian Brotherhood (Fratel- lanza Italiana) of which he is now its recording secretary. The Civilta' Progresso society is one of the largest of its kind in the city.
 Other officers elected are: Vim ceDzo Cantamessa, vice-president; Peter Vellucci, recording secretary; Reno Benedetto, financial secre- tary; Domenico Poscente, treas urer; Peter Briolo, guard; Carlo MAcrelI and John Rossi, trustees; i; Aurelio Capocchi, chairman of the loan committee; Pietro Fortunate, secretary of the loan committee: Agostino Agostini, Antonio Liber- atore, Giuseppe Sperduti, Giro Valentino and Frank Maisto were appointed trustees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
FORECLOSURES

The following foreclosure judg- ments were entered in superior court today by Judge Frank F. McEvoy:
 Waterbury Savings Bank against Patrick H. GribbOn and others, debt, $4,82S.86, law day, fourth Tuesday of December, 1888.
 Waterbury Savings Bank against John Waidlowski and others, debt, $3,O5S.OO, law day, first Tuesday of March, 1889.
 Waterbury Savings Bank against CIartalce ]. Hoey and others, debt, $5.76Ss65, law day, third Tuesday of April, 1959.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Four drivers paid a total of $55 for nolles at the weekly session of traffic court this morning. Judge Edward Mascolo imposed a fine in a drunken driving case, and con- tinued another case for two weeks after hearing part of the testimony. Five drivers received nolles without payment.
 John Pomeroy, 46, of 68 Elk street, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a car while under the influence of liquor, and was fined $100 and costs. The court remitted $75 of the fine. Pomeroy was ar- rested Nov. 13 by Motor Patrolmen John Walsh and John Mcdonnell.
 A continuance of two weeks was given Angelo Biancardi, 33, of 653
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Radiant Star Lodge

Members of Radiant Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, will hold . card party Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Marion Alder man, GA Wall street. The lodge will hold it's annual Christmas party December g at Engineers hall. Plans for the event are now being arranged by the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements i'm which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 George E. Barber, Derby and Joseph O'NeilI, Derby, right rib injury $1O.3S beginning Novem- Der 27.
 E. L. Washburn, Co. New Haven and William F. McHugh, New Haven, hernia, $7.5O beginning October 27.
 Arthur J. Paradis, Waterbury and Charles Lynch, W0lc0tt, leg injury, S7.5O beginning October 25.
 Winsted Hosiery Co. and Philip Falzone, Winsted, finger injury, $1O.01 beginning Dec. l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Twohjwedh Collision Today On Cooke St.

Two men were injured shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon when an automobile collided with 8 horse and wagon at Cooke street and KaytOnne avenue. The horse was also hurt.
 Louis Berezetsky, 64, of 28 Sum- mer street, driver of the horse and wagon, was one of the two men injured. The other man, OpSrat- ing a car owned by Macdermid, Inc, of 526 Huntingdon avenue, was not immediately identified.
 Police rushed the two injured men to Waterbury hospital. A vet erinarian was called to treat the horses injuries.
 The driver of the passenger car was later identified w. D. MacDermid, S6, Or Fiske street. Police said that neither man was seriously injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Burns Club

Plans for the annual New Years eve Hogmanay ball were made Saturday night at meeting of the Waterbury Burns club. Committee appointments will be made at meeting this Saturday. Members attending the session took part in carpet bowling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
CHORAL SOCIETY
 CONCERT TONIGHT
Kenyon COngdOn to Direct Program at Waterbury
 WOmen'S Club

Tonight at 8:30 the Waterbury Choral society, under the direction of Kenyon Congdon, will present its second concert at the Waterbury Women'S club.
 MT. Congdon who is well known as director of the glee clubs at both Westover and Choate schools and as an outstanding baritone soloist, has arranged very pleasing pro- gram. MT. Congdon has been most fortunate in obtaining the services of Stanley Freedman, prominent young local pianist, who has ap- peared frequently throughout Con- necticut. This will be the second time the people of Waterbury have had the opportunity to hear this de- serving artist in professional ap- pearance. MT. Freedman will play a well balanced program of widely known compositions by Debussy, LiSzt and DeFalla.
 The choral society opens the pro- gram with the delightful Sweet Maiden" by Orlando di Lasso and reaches majestic heights with the "Finlandia Chorale" of Bebelius. An oriental touch is given in the Yugo- slav folk song Q Mighty Sun" which was used by Tchaikovsky as the main theme of his ':Marche Slav." The mood changes and we hear the rollicking When Alan-a-Dale Went A-Hunting" by the English composer Robert L. De Pearsan and the gay nursery rhyme Little Jack Homer" set to music by Wilhelm Schaffer.
 The solo voices heard with the choral society this evening will be those of Constance Linskey, soprano and William Boyd, tenor.
 The complete program is as fol- lows:
 Sweet Maiden .... Ludwig Lebell Carol of the Russian Chli-
 dren ..............Ha Harvey B. Gaul Dark the Night .. Malcolm Sargent When Alan-a-Dale Went A-Hunt-
 ing ................... de Pearsan
 Stanley Freedman, pianist
 Waltz in Alb Major ........ Chopin M1nstrelS .................. DebuSsy Ritual Fire Dance ........ .DeFalla Little Shepherd .......... .Debussy O, Mighty Sun ..... Boris Levenson Ca the Yowes, R. Vaughan Williams Early One Morning .............
 ...............K Katherine K. Davis INTERMISSION
 Stanley Freedman
 Etude in Db Major .Liszt Nightingale (Un Sosjpiro) ..Alabieff Hungarian Rhapsody No. 13 ..Liszt O, Singing Land ...........S Sibelius Oh, If Mother Volga <. .Pantchenko The Blue Bird .....C. V. Stanford Little Jack Horner, Wilhelm Schaffer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
HOWARD KELSEY
 FUNERAL ON WED

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 12-CUP) Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Harold c. Kelsey, 35, deputy state dairy and food com missioner who died Saturday nighS at 8 Hartford hospital from injurA les suffered Dec. 2 when he fell into an elevator shaft.
 He was appointed deputy con- missioner in July 1884. He was a director of the Connecticut Milk Producers Association and the Con- necticut Dairymen's Association and steward of the state grange. { His widnw survives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Order of Rainbow

The Waterbury assembly, Order of Rainbow, conferred the ma jority degree on Is members at Masonic temple Saturday night. Plans were made for a joint Christmas party Friday night with members of Doric chapter, Order of DeMoIay. The assembly's next meeting will be held Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
FRATERNAL NEWS
Civilta c Progresso

Frank Vellucci was elected presi- dent of the Civilta' Progresso society at election of officers held by the society at Liberty hall yes terday morning.
 MT. Vellucci headed the society for many years and retired from the presidency in 1927. He has since been its financial secretary and has been financial secretary Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial Editor

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 New York, Dec. 12-(UP)-Stocks made an irregular advance at moderately active opening today. Bonds firmed while Cotton futures rose 2 to 6 points.
 Steel shares were strong, while some non-ferrous metal issues eased Interest continued in aviations Rails, utilities and oils were steady U. s. Steel opened at 62 3-4 up 1-1 United Aircraft 39 up 5-8, and Gen. eral Electric Al 1-8, up 1-8. The in- ital sale of Commonwealth and Southern was 5000 shares at 1 3-S off 1-8. Paramount had a block of 2,30O shares at F 1-4 up 1-8.
 General Motors and Chrysler gain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Concordia

The Concordia Singing society, assisted by Maennerchor Teutonia of New Britain and the Harugari Liedertafel society of New Haven, presented a Bavarian Night pro- gram at Concordia hall Saturday night. German folk songs were featured on the program.
 Max Deutzmann, conductor of the local society, directed the pro- gram. William Mueskes was in charge of arrangements, with Will Ham Borchardt assisting. Marcel Doucette and Carl Schaeffer were the soloists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
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CONN. RIVER RECEDEs

Hartford, Conn, Dec. l2.- (UP).-- Connecticut river, which twice rose above flood level of IS feet within the past week. was reported today to be receding.
 D. s. Weather observer Henry E. Hathaway said the river yspula drop below flood stage Wednesday. At . a. rn today 1t was at ls.44 feet,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
Market Had Irregular
 Advance This Morning
Steel Shares StrOng-Interest Still High in Aviation
 Issues Rails, Utilities, Oils Steady

ed S-8. Mail order and merchantile shares rose in response to favorable sales reports.
 Trading turned quiet after the opening with prices moving mar rowly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
STANTA AS JURYMAN

Lawrence, Mass, Dec. 12.-(UP).- It was a premature Merry Christ mas" for Santa Claus in a depart ment store today. After serving as Santa Claus for ten years, William Emmert, 50, of Salem, N. H., re- ceived notice Saturday that he had been called for jury duty. He planned to seek exemption so he could con- tinue his Santa Claus work, but this morning received notice that court had adjourned to Jan. g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
roo ATTENTIVE TO COMICS

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 12.-(UP).- August Breton. g, was so engrossed in enjoying the comics in the Sum day paper while lying on the side welk he forgot his legs were dang ling oyer the curb.
 An automobile ran over his foot and he finished reading the paper in q hosnital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
OAKyILLE

CASH LOANS Up to $500 Privacy assured. Rate of Int. 396 monthly nn unpaid principual not exceeding Sl00, and go on any remainder. Personal Finance C5.. Of Water bury, 1s9 Bank St Tel. S-31O3. Lie. No. i66.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Prime Minister
 Station WATR, through it's Mutual Network utilization, will broadcast the speech of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain be- fore the Foreign Trade AssOcia- ton tomorrow afternoon from 4:40 to 5:2O p. m.