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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Market Opens Quietly With Steady Dealings
Bonds Were Mixed-JOhns ManviIle Was Strong
 Feature-Aircraft Shares Were Dull Today

to 1O4. Others in the group were firm.
 Aircraft shares had their dullest opening in weeks. Sperry opened 1000 shares at 45, off 3-4 and United Aircraft 1000 at 40 1-2 off 3-8. Douglas and Boeing were practically unchanged.
 U. s. Steel opened unchanged St 65 1-4 and then firmed slightly. Other steel issues were quiet and steady. Motor leaders also showed little change. North American opened 1000 shares at 21 3-8, un- changed, Commonwealth Edison also was unchanged at 26 3-4 on HOO share block and United Gas Improvement eased 1-8 to 10 1-4 on 1000 share turnover. Rails were steady.
 Prices held steady in dull trade after the opening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Registrars Meet

Members of the Connecticut Registrars association held a meeting last night at New Ha- ven which was attended by Reg istrar Albert o. Taller of Wa terbury.
 There was discussion of pos Sible legislative changes in the election laws but no definite proposals for such changes were devised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Number, Please

All persons who go to local offices of the Connecticut State employment service to apply for unemployment compensation were told today by Labor Commission CT Joseph M. Tone to be sure to have their social security cards with them whether they are mak- In0 initial or continued claims for benefits.
 Records of the unemployment compensation division are kept by social security numbers rather than by names, the labor commits ;ioner said, and the numbers must appear on all claims sent to the central office.
 Applicants who are unable to present. cards will not be allowed % file claims, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Strikes End!

Settlement of strike at the Continental Baking Go. was report ed today. The strike had been called earlier in the week by the Truck Drivers local in protest against the dismissal of a union driver for the company.
 Bakers at the company plant who were reported to have joined in a sympathy strike, likewise re- turned to work.
 Two drivers on strike at the DiLeo Bros. Co, produce dealers, have returned to work also. The company and union have agreed to submit to the state board of mediation and arbitration the unions demands for shorter hours and higher wages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

Bids on a City of Waterbury loan of $1,250,O00 will be considered at the meeting of the board of fi- nance at o'clock today with the probability that the city will be able to borrow the sum, in anticipa- ion of May taxes, at one of the low st rates in many years.
 While the bids are not supposed to be opened until consideration is given them by the board members, .he fact that such towns as Sut- aeld have been able to borrow at wenty-five hundredths of one per sent would indicate that the rate ot lIle Waterbury loan would be less han that amount.
 Members of the board expect that khe loan can be obtained for a rate of around 20 one-hundredths of one per cent, although even lower ln- terest rate is possible, it was re- marked.
 Bids are expected from New York and Boston banks which the con- sroller has been instructed to ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Inventory

Inventory of the estate of George E. COmStOck, who died November 19, was admitted by Judge Dennis J. Slavin today in the probate court. The estate includes United States Postal Savings of S2,5O0, accrued in- terest S25; and a death benefit from the Travellers Insurance company amounting to S2,000, total of $4,525 valuation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
FurlOugh Ends

Paul Anthony Opalak, appren- tice seaman, U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Opalak of 175 Hill street, has returned to the U. s. Naval training station at Newport, R. T., yesterday after a 11-day furlough.
 The young sailor will take com- petitive examination with men from other platoons for the cleri- cal school and if found qualified will be transferred to the U. s. training station at Hampton Roads Va., for sixteen weeks of such instructions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
"FOr Services

An allowance of $400 was today granted Attorney Herman J. weisman by Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas. for services as receiver of rents for the Industrial Properties, Inc. owners of the building oc- cupied by the Watertown Under garment Company on Mill street.
 Attorney Weisman filed his com plete report of receivership con- cerning the building and turned over his records and files to Claims Attorney Vincent A. Scully, recently named receiver for the Industrial Properties, Inc. The report was approved by Judge Finn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Agreement

The following agreement in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability was filed today and approved at the office of the compensation commissioner:
 Connecticut Light & Power Company and Pasqual MOffO, 145 Granby avenue, Waterbury, $l6.O3 beginning December R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Measles !!

While the number of cases of measles in Waterbury showed some decrease over the propor tiOn of the last three weeks, there had been 19 cases reported to the health department this week as of noon today.
 Last week there were 42 cases reported and the week before 46. pr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, stated that he be- Iieved the disease has passed its peak incidence and that there will be no great amount of measles after the first of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
CLAIMS AGAINST
 BALDWIN REST

Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 22-(UP)- The next move on the part of an "aggrevied" Union Party member protesting election of Gov.-Elect Raymond E. Baldwin was awaited here today.
 Charley Langley, New Haven, the protesting member, claimed Bald win, Republican, was not entitled to the votes of the Union Party, whose nominee he was for governor Langley claimed Baldwin was "il- legally" on the Union Party ballot. Attorney General Dennis P. O'Connor refused to take any action in the matter yesterday, claiming Baldwin's total vote legally exceed ed that of Gov Wilbur L. Cross.
 Then, Attorney Joseph Shelnitz. representing Langley, conferred with superior court Judge Kenneth Wynne in an effort to obtain an in- junction restraining the state board of canvassers from leganzing the November vote.
 Judge Wynne refused to set a hearing and did not accept any pa- pers in the case, asserting he was leaving this jurisdiction at the end of the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
FATE OF WPA IS
 VERY DUBIOUS
Anti=New Dealers Are in Mood to Kill Whole
 Relief System
BY ALLEN c. DIBBLE

b1 ALLEN C. O1bbLE
 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Dec. 22-(UP)-The Works Progress Administrations request for emergency funds to avoid a shutdown Feb met oppo- sition from anti-New Deal Demo- crats in Congress today. Sen. King, D. Utah, demanded the abolition of WPA.
 King, an opponent of most ad- ministration policies, based his de- mand on reports to the Senate campaign Investigating committee which charged that relief workers were coerced during election cam paigns in several states.
 I am unwilling to turn any more money over to the WPA," he said, ''in view of the revelation of its in- competency and political activity"
 Change Relief Supervision
 In place of WPA, he said he would introduce bill to place su- pervision of distribution of federal relief funds with the chairmen of the Senate and House appropria- tions committees.
 King was joined by Sen. Wheeler, D. Mont, who has opposed the ad- miniStration often since he led the successful fight against President Roosevelt's court reorganization bill two years ago.
 ''The WPA is a political liability" :" Wheeler said, land there should be house-cleaning within the agen- cy."
 He said that he now favored state administration of relief because the present setup had brought "discre- dit" upon the federal government.
 Kings plan would make the sec- retary of the treasury custodian of relief funds. But the appropria- tion chairmen would authorize the distribution of funds to states upon certification by them of their un- employment and relief needs. Such a plan would return administration of relief to the states.
 Statements by King and Wheeler indicated that efforts to get the new Congress to vote emergency re- lief funds immediately might preci- pitate bitter debate in the Senate.
 Funds Depleted By Feb.
 First official indication that WPA's $1,425, 100000, voted by the last Congress, would be depleted early in February was given by Deputy WPA Administrator Aubrey Williams yesterday. He told a group of Pennsylvania relief work CTS, who came here to protest WPA layoffs, that permanent dismissals would begin as early as Jan. 26 un- less Congress votes more money immediately. WPA currently has more than 100000 persons on its rolls. An estimated 10,0O0,000 per- sons are dependent on WPA Salar- ieS. ~~
 Previously, WPA officials estiln- ated that their funds would last until Feb. IS instead of March l. the date set by Congress. But treasury statistics had indicated that without drastic cuts in rolls they could not be expected to last beyond January.
 Despite opposition of anti-New Dealers, administration leaders were expected to rush a deficiency appro- priation to provide for WPA be- tween Feb. 2 and June 30--the end of the current fiscal year They have the promise of Senate miner ity leader McNary, R. Ore. that Re- publicans probably would not att tempt to hinder passage of the bill so long as it was considered rea- sonable."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Bids Opened Today
 On $1,25O, ,OOO Loan
City Expects Lowest Rate of Interest in History;
 Board of Finance to Announce Successful Firm

proach in the nlatetr of obtaining the loan.
 Another $250,O00 will be borrowed from the balance of about $400,000 still available in the street and gen. eral improvement bond fund.
 With receipts to the city figuring about 5000 daily, it was estimated today that no financial emergency confronts and it was reported that enough revenue may accrue to allow payment of some of the bills cur rently held up on suggestion of the controller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Revenue Office

The Waterbury office of the Internal Revenue department will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Monday December 18th, as we'll as on Saturday, December 31 and Monday, January 2nd. The holiday weekend schedule was announced today by Chief Deputy Collector Gay Price.
 The present office hours of the staff are from g to 10 a. m. daily and by appointment during the remaining hours of weekday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Rubber Check

Charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, James At kins, 51, of AS WatertOwn ave- nue, received a continuance of two weeks in city court. He was arrested after allegedly securing $50 on a fraudulent check from a WatertOwn avenue merchant.
 Lawrence DeJoseph, 26, of 7S Giles street, charged with driv- ing without a license, obtained continuance to Tuesday morn ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
-BLACK sTOKowsKI"

Hall Johnson, Black Stokowski" of traditional negro music, has been signed by Paramount to conduct the celebrated Hall Johnson Choir in an arrangement of "St Louis Blues" with Maxine Sullivan, dusky swing stress, in Paramount's picture of the same name. featuring Dorothy La mour and Lloyd Nolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, December 22.-UP)- Stocks displayed a steady tone in quiet opening dealings today. Bonds were mixed in dull trade. Cotton futures ranged from unchanged to , points lower.
 Price movements generally were limited to minor fractions. U. s. Industrial Alcohol, which was not traded yesterday was an outstand- ing exception. It dropped 2 IA points at the opening to 21.
 Johns Manville was a strong spot on the upside, rising 1 l-4 points
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Home For Holidays

Many Waterburians are among the more thar TOO Connecticut young men in eco camps who nave been discharged from camps a order that they may spend the nhristmas holidays with their
 xnilies. The last of the group sere to leave the camps by sl1ll- town today.
 B. n Van Buren state select-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
FOUND SON DROWNED

North Reading, Mass, Dec. p - (U.P) - Responding to a rescue alarm yesterday, Call Fireman Ralph Spicer found his two-year- old son Dean had drowned in Ip- swich river. A pulmotor was used over an hour in a futile attempt to revive the child, who crashed through the ice while trying to fol- low his only brother Kenneth, 8, and another playmate across the 1-i1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
CIO Meeting

The negotiating committee of the Oakville division union of the Scovill Mfg. Co. will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at c. I. O. head quarters on Spencer avenue. The committee has conferred with the company management relative to bargaining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
HOME LOAN BONDS
LAUGHTON RETURNS

'The Beachcomber", s a TT l n g Charles Laughton in tale Of the Dutch East Indies, was filmed large ly on location on the French Riviera. It was produced by Mayfiower Pic lures Corporation, recently organ ized by Laughton and Director Erich Pommer, and will be released in this country by Paramount.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
AShbOX Blaze

Fire in an ashbox in the rear of a dwelling at 215 Washington avenue resulted in an alarm at 11:20 this morning. Engine 3 answered the call and was at the scene for about 20 minutes. Dam age was reported slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
WESLEY COLLINS,
 CONSTABLE, HURT
Aut t Om bile Skids on Tracks Yesterday and
 Turns Over
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 33A

Cheshire, December 9. = Con- stable Wesley c. Collins suffered an injury to his leg and his car was damaged when it skidded on the Cheshire Waterbury highway, near the Notch in West Cheshire at noon yesterday.
 As the car went into a skid it struck the rails of the old trolley track which crosses the road and toppled over. Some of its windows were broken.
 It is understood that MT. Col lins was not seriously injured.
 Spencer Elected
 At the annual meeting of L. A.. Thomas Lodge, I.O.O.F., Herbert Spencer was named noble grand to succeed Edward Chatfield.
 Others named were: Vice-grand, Granville Spencer; recording sec retary, Robert B. Owen; financial secretary; Edward J. Williams; treasurer, Edward s. Baldwin; trustees, Nicholas Wiese and Max Ott.
 Appointive officers will be named prior to the installation ceremonies in January.
 Party Tonight
 There will be meeting of Marion Rebekah Lodge this evening in Odd Fellows's hall and Christmas party will be given as part of the program of entertainment. Past noble grands of the lodge will be guests and supper will be served at 6:30 p. m.
 Elmer Ives Better
 A slight improvement is reported in the condition of Elmer A. Ives of Brooksvale who is i'll with pneu- monia.
 Yesterday afternoon members of the Sunshine Society gathered at St. Peters church to pack baS- kets for the needy of Cheshire to be distributed to families Saturday. Members fthe Richard A. Storrs Post, American Legion, and t. 9 Cheshire troop of Boy Scouts have offered their services in delivering the baskets.
 Home From College
 William Coleman is home to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William Cole man of Wallingford road. He is a student at Tri-State College.
 The temperature at 8 last night was 26 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Hone Frorn College
STARTED AT BOTTOM

George Cukct, r~,o directs Clau- dette Colbert and Herbert Marshall in Paramount's ''zaza" and is scbed- uled to direct Gone With the Wind,' started his connection with the show business after graduat- job as office boy in New York pro- ing from college. He accepted . producers o;ce at $1 a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
HOLC

Suit for foreclosure of a mort gage on property at 335 Atwood avenue was filed in the court of common pleas today by the HOLC against Angelo Possamato and Albina PoSsamato
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Alcohol!

Alcohol fumes caused a fire at S:3O this morning in car parked near 50 Bank street. Bremen from headquarters were out on the call only a few minutes. The car is owned by Jean Kaiser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
- SPOTLIGHTTNG--- Brass City News

ing agent, has announced that the new CCC enrolment period will begin January and end January 20. About 1,150 men will be chosen, with $50 to be assigned to camps in Wyoming and Colorado.
 There is now a waiting list of 1,500, but it is probable that many of those now on the list will not appear during the enrolment period and that there will be a number of vacancies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
LETTER MAILING COSTLY

Cleveland, o. (UP)-Henry F. Shelow. a jeweler from Dayton, o., stopped for 10 minutes to mail a letter, and it cost him $l,712. That was the value of the jewelry stolen from his parked automobile, he told police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Cars Collide

A car driven by Walter Scap- pini, of 285 Bank street, was dam aged last night when it collided with a bus in Bristol. Police said the Waterbury mans car skidded directly into the path of the bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
MARRIAGE INTENTION

James G. Sullivan, 1Os Tudor street, and Margaret M. Shea, 47 South street. CASH LOANS Up to $500. Privacy assured. Rate of Int. sss monthly on unpaid principal not exceeding @10O, and 2k on any remainder Personal Finance CO. 0k Water bury. 100 Bank St. Tel: 3-3l03 Lie No. 16e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

Night parachute jumps are be- coming popular in Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
GIRLS TO HOLD
 PARTY TONIGHT
Scouts to C ele bra { e Christmas in Community
 Auditorium
OAKVllLE Correspondent: Mae Willa Babin 1877 WatertOwn Avenue

Oakville, Dec. -Oakville boys and girls on the high school honor roll for the six weeks ending De- cember 20th are: Doris Matthews, Anna Popovich, Adeline Herman, Catherine Masi, William Mcbride, Alice Bradshaw, Helen Popovich, Louise Lorenson, Daniel Dellacam- era, Charles John, Carolyn Hallock, Viola Denver, Helen Pazdan, Mar jorie Brew, Lucy zaccaria, Mar guerite Penoncello, Wanda Petkie- vicz, Anthony Rubbo, Mildred Ziel- 10, Nunzio Perugini, Grace Virbila, Stella Skrapolski, Jean Mcbride, Randall Austin, Dorothy Sprano. Jane Fuller, Wanda Pa7dan, Ed ward Woodruff, Florence zanavich. Charles Lacey, Ruth Crosse and Barbara Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22

The Philippines expects building boom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-22
Girl Scouts Party

WITI OCUUES EaEIy
 The Girl Scouts will enjoy a Christmas party at the Community hall this evening from 7:30 o'clock to goo o'clock. Miss Drucilla Lit- tlehales, Captain, and Miss Carolyn Beardsley, Lieutenant, will be in charge.
Evening star., 1938-12-04
Hoyas in Fine Trim
For Basket Start
Against Terrors

Already being hailed on the Hill
top as the fastest Georgetown basket
ball squad since Coach Elmer Rip
leys 1929 group, the Hoya basketers
have high hopes for this winter after
practicing two weeks for their opener
Thursday with Western MARYLAND.
Ripley has returned to Georgetown
after 10 years, six of which were
spent at Yale, and already has the
squad in splendid condition. 1t has
been drilled in the fundamentals of
his style characterized by fast NOV
ing of the ball, clever formations
and strong defense.
Capt. Joe Murphy. runner-up last
year to Mike Petroskey for scoring
honors, and Ed Kurtyka, tall basket
artist, the two seniors on the team,
probably will be at the guard posi-
tlons. although there is a possibility
that Ed may be shifted to forward.
Johnny MCGOWAN, the 6-foot-plus
sophomore who captained last years
freshman quint, will be at center.
and Irving Rizzi and Johnny Schmitt
will complete the team. Rizzi Is an
other sophomore, and was high
scorer with the undefeated yearlings
last season.
Evening star., 1938-12-04
Center III, Co|onia|s
Lineup for Ohio
| Ti|t|s Doubtful

George Washington's basket ball
team faces its toughest opening game
in years next Saturday in the Ohio
State engagement at Columbus. and
Coach Bill Reinhart, who slipped
out of football harness for the cage
assignment, is rushing drills for the
Colonials.
Jack ButterWorth, the star center,
is in the university hospital with a
slight muscular twinge in his chest,
and George Washington's starting
lineup is doubtful Four returning
regulars, Bob Faris, Sid SilkoWitz,
Red Auerbach and George CARRIER,
probably will get posts. Ed Amen
dola and Joe Conner. both moved up
from last years freshman squad, are
battling for Butterworth's berth.
G. w. has been scrimmaging at it's
gym with American University, which
also is prepping for a stiff campaign.
A schedule of 10 games, with a
date for the Georgetown game yet
to be set, has been arranged for the
Colonials. The outstanding home
games, all to be played at Tech
gym, are with Maryland, Clemson
Western Reserve and Georgetown
The road list includes Ohio State
West Virginia, Colgate and Army.
-, December. 10, Ohio. State. away, 10
home; %. Ohio University. at home.
January T., Roanoke College. away; 70
Roanoke ColeRe. at home: 25.. Army
away; 20, Colgate away % WASHINGTON
and Lee. away; 30, Toledo, at home
February, Z, Western Reserve. at home
3, washington and Jefferson. at home; 10
West Virginia. away. H.. Toledo away
-, Wayne, away: Is, Bradley Tech. away
~ MARYLAND. at home: 2s. Baltimore
March 4. st. Johns Of Brooklyn. away
Evening star., 1938-12-04
First Loop Victory Goal
Of Brewer Five FRIDAY

After consecutive defeats by the
Philadelphia Sphas, Kingston Co.
lonials and Jersey Reds, Heurich
Brewers basket ball team will be
bidding for an upset to provide
Its f1rst American League victory
when 1t meets the Sphas here Friday
night.
No league game is scheduled for
the Brewers until then, but they are
playing an exhibition tonight at
Burlington. N. J.
The Sphas, which lost their league
title last year to the Reds. have
in their lineup Red Rosan, Shikey
Gotthofer. Moe Goldman, Inky Laut-
man, Cy Kaselman, Red Wolfe, Mike
Bloom and Petey Rosenberg.
Sponsor Chris Heurich inauru-
rates a new policy Friday night
and will have dancing on the gym
floor following the game.
Evening star., 1938-12-04
Stars ADisric College Eeuen Reveals Wealth of Talent
Sports Program
For Local Fans
TO-DAY.
T>>kA>Dn

TODAY.
Football.
Charity Bowl game between
No. 1 Police Boys Club and
Northwest All-Stars 1O0-pound
teams, Gritnth Stadium, 2;;30.
Washington Redskins vs.. New
York Giants, New York.
Turkey Shoot.
Bethesda Chevy Chase Chapter,
1zaak Walton League. Old Borah
Place, Rockville Pike, Nd, all
day.
II. L. Edmonds Post, Veterans
Of Foreign Wars, Camp stmms,
lo:30-3:30.
TOMORROW.
Boxing.
Bill Boyd VS.. Buck Everett, 10
round heavyweight feature. Tur-
ner's Arena, first bout, $50.
TUESDAY.
Basket Ball.
Bethesda Chevy Chase High vs..
Rockville High, Rockville, $50.
WEDNESDAY.
Boxing.
Golden Gloves tournament,
Turner's Arena, 8:15.
: THURSDAY.
Basket Ball.
Western Maryland VS.. George
town, Tech gym, 8.
Rassling.
Joe Savoldi vs.. the Golden
Terror, Turner'S Arena. hrst
match, $50.
FRIDAY.
Basket Ball.
Loyola of Baltimore vs.. George
town, Tech gym, 8.
Philadelphia Sphas vs.. Wash
ington Heurichs, Heurich gym, 8.
Swimming.
Western VS.. Woodrow Wilson,
Y. M. c. A. pool, 3:45.
SATURDAY.
Basket Ball.
George Washington VS.. Ohio
State, Columbus, Ohio.