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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
EX.U. s. MARSHAL
 DIES IN TWISTED
Funeral Services Tomor= TOW for Late Chester
 field C. MiddlebrOOkS
lspecial to The Democratl

Winsted, Conn, Jan. 22-Funeral serviies for Chesterfield c. Middle brooks, IT, United States marshal for Connecticut from 1915 to 1920 will be held Sunday, at 3 p. m. at the Methodist Church, Winsted. Middlebrooks died at his home in Winsted Friday, following a short illness.
 Born in Sharon, he came to Win Sted in 1880 to work for the Gilbert Clcck company, where he remained for IA years. In the sos he was ap- pointed a police officer. In 1904 he was appointed deputy sheriff to succeed the late Edward Finn when the latter was named postmaster by President Cleveland. In 1903 he was elected high sheriff of Litchfield county. He was defeated four years later by the late Frank H. Turking- ton. In 1911 he was again elected high sheriff serving until 1915, when he was again defeated by the late Sheriff Turkington. In the same year he was appointed United States marshal. For seven years he was 4eUeIdl Jury COIlIIlLSS1OIler dIlu LOT four years served as county jury commissioner. He was town tax col lector for four years.
 Later he served as constable of the town of Winchester for a num- Der of years. He was widely known in this section as an auctioneer and a real estate broker, although he had not been active in business for the past eight years.
 Last October IT, he and his wife, the former Mary McAlpine, observed their fifty-fourth wedding anniver- sary, but without special celebration because of the poor health of Mrs. Middlebrooks.
 Mr. Middlebrooks was a past ex- alted ruler of Winsted lodge of Elks and member of St. Andrews lodge, A. F. and A. M., and Clifton lodge, LOOP.
 Besides his wife, he leaves daughter, Miss Florence Middle brooks of New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
INSTRUCTOR IS
 UNDER ARREST

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 22.-UP)- A Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology instructor was arrested today charged with assaulting his fiance and threatening her uncle with a revolver. Paul Panagiotakos, chem istry instructor, institute graduate and candidate for electorate, was seized near the home of Miss Ida Leas, 2, who, police said, had been beaten severely during a quarrel. Police said Panagiotakos admitted the assault, but refused to discuss the quarrel.
 The girls uncle Louis Donovan told police the assault occurred shortly after midnight while the couple were alone in a living room of the girls home. There was a scuffle, he said, then Miss Leas ran from the room screaming hysterical- ly and bleeding from nose and mouth. Donovan said he intervened and Panagiotakos left the house, but returned few minutes later with a revolver. Donovan said he ran tc call police after the youth pointed the pistol at him and threatened him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
Charges Multiply In
 COP Highway Probe
Old Guards Face Danger of Shorn Power, Prestige
 Grand Jury Convenes Tuesday for Evidence
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controversy comes another angle. G. Le Roy Kemp, agent of the State Highway Commissioner in the pur- chase of over $6,000,000 for the Mer- Tit Parkway, is canvassing attorneys and others with whom he did bus mess for the state in land trasac- tions and he is seeking letters of recommendations, it was learned by this writer today.
 This information was made known by a prominent Fairfield County lawyer who handled one of the smaller sales of land to the state. Kemp approached him and asked him to write letter to him, com- mend1ng him for the manner in which his particular transaction was handled.
 Assistant Attorney General Rich ard J. Corkey who has been as- signed to aid States attorney Lorin w. Willis in preparation of evil dence and data for the Grand Jury IS at work in Bridgeport under the direction of MT. Willis. He is stop- ping at the Stratfield Hotel and will remain there during the sessions of the Grand Jury.
 Jury Completed
 Judge Carl Foster was informed today by Superior Court clerk Henry P. Lyons of the completion of the Grand Jury. He will deliver his charge to the Grand Jury Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock after the oath of office has been administered to the jurors.
 Many Republican big wigs throughout the state are enviouslv awaiting the outcoming of the grand Iuries investigation, realizing the great important part that convic- ton Of certain republican leaders will make in the fall elections. Fair field county Republicans are de- scribed as sitting on nails" fearful of being called into the inquiry, Donations" made to certain politi- cal groups in the state by "Repub- llcan Of Fairfield County" and by the Fairfield County Republican CounicP will also be thoroughly in- vestigated. Among the political groups in the state to thus receive a Donation" from the Fairfield group is the "FuSionist" in Waterbury Many have expressed the opinion that part of this money has helped finance the Post Election Smea, Campaign which is being con. ducted in that city by the same Fusionist group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
REGIONAL MEETING PLANS COMPLETED
1000 Expected to Attend Teachers, Parents Con=
 ference in Danbury

Superintendent of Schools Har- old F. Dow, and President Ralph c. Jenkins of the Teachers College have announced preliminary plans and a committee to handle the re- gional convention of the Connect1- cut Progressive Education associa- tion to be held the evening of March 18 at the Danbury high school.
 Close to 2,000 people including parents, teachers and administrators are expected at the Danbury meet ing from all parts of western Con- necticut. Parent Teacher AsSocia- ton members are especially invited, as are other persons interested in education in any of its forms. A special invitation to attend is ex- tended to leaders of All clubs, Girl and Boy Scout leaders, Campfire group leaders, church leaders of young people, and other organiza- tion leaders.
 The topic of the meeting is "Eval- uation". With this central topic as a frame of reference, the various phases of education from the school and community relations to the classroom activtiisfoe -jdstdlurdrl classroom activities of students anc teachers will be discussed.
 Many authorities consider the problem of evaluation as the heart of the total educational problem Superintendent Dow and President Jenkins, with their committee, are working ot bring to Danbury a number of nationally famous speak CTS to lecture and lead discussions Discussion groups are being planned to follow the speeches and give op- portunity for those present to eX- press their views.
 Superintendent Dow will preside at the meeting. The Danbury com mittee consists of Miss May Sher- wood (chairman), Miss May Green, and Miss Ella Anderson. Miss Cora Russell is in charge of publicity.
 Other regional meetings of the Progressive Education Association of Connecticut will be held at New London, Hartford and New Haven at the same time as the Danbury meeting. On the following day, Sat- urday, March 19, general meeting will be held in Hartford.
 Dr. Carl W. Maddocks. superin- tendent of schools, Milford, is chair man of the states program commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22

over the volume recorded for 1886.
 The privately financed contracts awarded during 1897 were valued at $8,857, 500. The local figure was far ahead of the 1886 private total ST. TIA, 700.
 New Haven Waterbury construc- ton contracts to be financed from public funds were far below the pri- vate contracts. Public contracts for 1887 totaled $2,413,7OO, consider able drop from the 1886 total, $4,- 026, 300. In the broader area of the 37 states, the average was drop of IA per cent.
 Residential contracts in 1887, for new work and alterations, were 40 per cent ahead of the 1886 contracts. The high-point of the new building work was reached in April, with a months volume of $438,000 January was the low with $112,800. The years total was $3,891, 200, well ahead of the 1888 total $2,772,200.
 Alterations in existing residential buildings totaled $461,500 during 1887. In 1886 this figure was $286,- 900. Each of the alterations includ- ed in these totals called for the serv- ices of at least two of the building trades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
CANADA FACES ISSUE OVER U. S. TRADE TREATY
Parliament Meets Jar. z7 With Reciprocity as
 Problem
BY JAMES N. CRANDALL United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press StaH COrreSpOnd2nt)
 Ottawa, Ont. Jan. 9 = (UP9 - Parliament assemblies January 27 for one of its most important sessions in recent years.
 Four items of outstanding in- portance are on the agenda for dis cussion in the House of Commons and other questions of lesser import perhaps, will develop as the session gets under way. The session, it is expected. will last about five months.
 Revising the present reciprocal pact between Canada and the Unl- ted States ranks as the primary Sub- feet for discussion. A new treaty, re- placing the agreement which went into effect on January l, 1886, is being drawn up by tariff experts at Washington and Ottawa. several important changes, in view of the proposed agreement between the limited States and Great Britain, are expected. Bitter controversy, in the event that Canada is forced to yield any of it's preference in the British market, is expected from the opposition benches. Apart, how ever. from the economic merits of the proposals, they will be regard ed as a background for internation- al goodwill between Anglo-Saxon nations at time when dictatorships are menacing the peace or the world.
 The trade agreement debate nav or may not be included in the budget.
 More Support for Armaments Appropriations for national de- fence have been worked out ny Prime Minister Mackenzie King and his cabet. Details ot the plan have not been revealed, but 1t Is believed they will equal at least the 35,OO0,oo0 appropriation of last year. The continuation ot the spanish civil war and the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese conflict slnce the last meeting of Parliament IS expected to make passage of the expenditures somewhat easier. me recent by-election in Lotolnlere, Que, where the Nationalist canol- date was defeated because of his anti-armament program, is re- garded as significant. The greater part of the defense appropriation will be spent on coastal defenSes, especially on the Pacific, and in aviation.
 The budget will rank next in importance in House affairs, Rev. enues throughout the fiscal year have been much greater than an- ticipated and despite the heavy drain on resources by relief ex- penditures in the drouth areas of Western Canada, there is pros pect of a balanced budget.
 In the tariff part of the budget interest will particularly relate to the textile industry. The industry was extensively investigated last wear as to its business, its profits it's tariff protection and its scale of wages, and some changes in the textile tariff may be expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
FRIENDS OF DUKE
 IN CELEBRATION

London, Jan. 22-(UP)-One hun dred and fifty faithful supporters of the Duke of Windsor celebrated with dinner, a dance and much cheer ing last night the anniversary of the dukes accession to the throne as Edward VIII.
 The climax of the evening came when the Rev. R. Anderson Jardine, who performed the marriage service for the duke and his duchess, said in the principal speech:
 T am convinced in my heart that if ever there was a woman who could have sat on the throne of England she would have kept up the highest traditions"
 The Rev. MT. Jardines words be- tween throne of England" and "she would" were lost because of storm of applause, including cries of Thank you, Sir!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
METZ TO PRESIDE
 AT INSTALLATION

Officers of the Platts Mills Com- munity Club, lead by President Gus Metz, will officiate at the installa- tion of newly elected officers of the Washington Park Community Club, Thursday evening, January 27 A custom of several years standing IS being recognized in this procedure. Both clubs have reciprocated by in- stalling the other officers during the past several years.
 President Frank Sturges, who will be installed to office for his second term, is arranging the program as- sisted by the other officers. Enter tainment will be presented, and a capacity membership attendance IS anticipated. Other officers who will be seated include vice-president, James Gladney; recording Secre- tary, Mrs. Henry A. Hayden; finan- cial secretary, Arthur Frageau; treasurer, John Dalton and director, Mrs. Michael Kelly. The entetain- ment program will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
JEWETT CITY MAY
 SAVE INDUSTRY

Jewett City, Conn, Jan. 22.-(UP) -Townspeople had pledged $50,000 today toward goal of $100,000 nec- essary to guarantee reopening of the Aspinook Co.,, the community's larg- est industry which closed last sum- mer after a labor dispute and which directors voted to liquidate.
 An independent textile union with AIS members offered full coopera- tion to new owners. A group repre- sented by B. R. Armour, New York city, and the Hartford Rayon Co. Rocky Hill. stipulated it would post $5O0,Ooo with which to purchase tht plant if townspeople raised $1oo00( virtually every former employe in. vested in the stock with the hope of going back to work and preserv. ing the industry which was th, towns largest taxpayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
Threatened Rain May
 Spoil Skating Here
Four and One-Eia Inches of Snow Falls in Waterbury
 Surfaces Cleared By Park Department

School children hailed the snow fall today with only partial approv- al, After all, there was some snow and here, on the weekend, when a feller could spend hours on the ice at the three city park ponds, along came 4 1-2 inches of snow to cut the skating of the list of available winter sports.
 The Park Department, however, had started clearing the walks and roads in the parks, Hamilton, Full ton and Washington, very early to- day and Superintendent James J. Curtin promised skating by late to- day unless more snow falls or rain arrives.
 Temperature Rising
 City Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker reported that the thern1o- meter at City Hall was registering 32 degrees "and rising" at 9:30 o'clock. Clouds gave the appearance of holding either more snow, or, with slightly warmer weather, rain.
 The snow started falling at 3::15 o'clock yesterday afternoon and continued until $50 o'clock this morning. The fall was only a little more than half of that of a week ago Thursday but heavier than the slight falls of the present week.
 The street department put on extra men and, in this connection, the connection of WPA workers was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
WAKEFIELD NEWS
 PUBLISHER DIES

Wakefield, Mass, Jan. 22.-(UP). |. Harris Mason Dolbeare, 67, for A years owner and publisher of the Wakefield Daily Item, died of heart disease today at his home after a four-month illness.
 A native of Wakefield, he was a bank director and member of many clubs and organizations including the Massachusetts Press association and the New England Daily News paper association.
 He leaves wife, Emma; a daugh- ter, Mrs. George Curtis of Reading and two sons, Cyrus M. and Rich ard D., who will carry on his pub fishing interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22

Collision of two cars on the Waterbury Bristol road last night resulted in painful but not serious injuries to Jerry Hunihan, 25, of g Hill street, whose Car collided with that of Carl Mattson of Mer- idon road. The latter took Huni- han to St. Mary's hospital from the accident scene, over the line in Wolcott, Sergt. Charles Me- Weeney, with Motor Patrolmen Raymond Grady and Leo McKen- na found when they answered the accident call on word from the hospital
 Hunihan was backing his car out of 8 driveway when the Matt son car skidded into it, the latter's driver told Officer Charles Yar- rington of Wolcott. No arrest was made, pending a further investi- gation, the official said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
DODD RELEASES MA STATISTICS
Private Employment Ab= sOrbs Scores of Youths
 Aided By Government

Thomas J. Dood. state director of the National Youth Administration released figures today showing that during the past two years, 1875 IVA workers have left the work pro- jectS to go directly into private en- ployment. Of this number, seven in every ten are boys.
 The IVA records indicate that those who get jobs do so after a comparatively brief period of work experience. To bear this out, MT Dodd said that over 6096 of those who left for private employment had been on IVA rolls less than six months, and 40ao less than three months. He remarked also that boys seem to find work after shorter period of IVA grooming than girls
 Faction Lead
 The IVA office has information as to the type of work secured for most of the youths who are known to have left for private jobs. The mapority of those for whom the record is complete have gone into factories, with smaller numbers finding their place in outdoor labor, clerical and sales jobs, domestic service, restaurants, farms, trans portation, and the like. It is inter eSting to note that among the boys almost one in ten has made start toward a trade or craft occupation
 A wide variety of occupations ap- pears in individual instances. Many young workers have found that the IVA work has been useful in brush ing up skills already acquired as well as in learning new ones, and they have said almost universally that IVA experience has served to restore confidence in their owr1 ability to make successful applica- tion for work.
 Some young people who had hac fairly complete prior training have made a start toward permanent careers. Among these may be men, toned a girl who is now regularly employed as school teacher, ont who has found a place for herself in tte ballet of the Metropolitan Opera Company, a dental hygienist and a junior stenographer in tht Internal Revenue department a Washington. These are, of course unusual and outstanding cases.
 Shows Trend
 With reference to employmen trends MT. Dodd observed that th' IVA records provide an eXcellen index of business conditions in tn state. The most rapid flow of youns people from IVA rolls into privat jobs ill February, March, and Apri of 1887. During the past few month there has been a marked slowing up of this movement, accompaniet by the return to IVA of certain number who had previously secured other employment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
Evergreen Court

Preceding the meeting of Ever green court, Order of Amaranth, held last evening at Masonic tenn pie, the Past Matrons and Patrons association entertained Mrs. John P. Gresswell, new matrOn and JO- seph Davies, new patron, and their assisting officers at a dinner.
 Committees were named with Mrs. Edward Mraz, associate ma tron as chairman of the entertain ment committee which includes all officers. Mrs. Felix Rodeck will be in charge of publicity and Mrs. Joseph Neill was named soloist. Mrs. Daniel Taylor and Mrs. Ralph Harvey comprise the finance committee and the audi tors include Mrs. Clifford Kelsey, Mrs. Layton A. Rose and Mrs. Chester Bray.
 Members of the refreshment committee are: Mrs. Felix ROdeck, Mrs. Frederick c. Marggraff, Mrs. James BurhOe, Mrs. William Birs, Mrs. Seth Bailey, Mrs. Ernest Bartsch, Mrs. Lillie Ringenberg, Mrs. l.. A. Rose, Mrs. Clara RO- land, Mrs. David Lyons, Mrs. AL fred Hensel, Mrs. Clifford Kelsey, Mrs. Harold Slater, Mrs. Clarence Slater and Mrs. Robert Hulsart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
Grand Court Secretary

Grand Court Secretary
 Grand Court officers were in at- tendance here last evening when Court Champlain, ForeSters of America, entertained large dele gation of members from Court Sadi Carnot of Torrington. Various local courts were also represented. Chief Ranger Emil Massicotte presided as master of ceremonies and welcomed the visiting officers and members. Grand Chief Ranger Felix Guarini of Waterbury and Grand Court Secretary Peter J. Cavanaugh of TOrrington, Past Grand Chief Ranger William H. Dunlavey of Waterville and Grand Court Auditor John Ciullo of this city. A rinochle tournament won by Court Champlain was one Oi the features of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22

Wrath of the city court, and even his own counsel was piled on Fein Haidon, 43, of AT East Main street. when he was arraigned today and bound over to superior court on a charge of indecent assault on 10 year old boy. Bail was fixed at $5,000.
 Attorney Timothy s. Sullivan, who appeared for Haidon from the tune of his arrest until today, told Haidon to 'get another lawyer" after the hearing today. Sullivan complained to the court that Haidon had not told him the truth and had Kept certain facts in the case from him.
 Worked Hard
 Since early this week, Attorney Sullivan has been trying to raise bond for Haidons release, he told the court today. It has been in vain, however.
 The turning point in the case came when Prosecuting Attorney Frank Healey introduced to the court a communication from the Federal Bureau of Investigation which stat ed that Haidon, who was then known as Penny Heydon, had served time in Wethersfield prison for indecent assault. Identification was made by a check of finger prints.
 Identification
 The identification, stated that Hai- don or Heydon, had been sentenced to prison from Willimantic on June 6, 1919 for an assault which allegedly occurred in Danielson. The sentence was two to three years. Attorney Sullivan was surprised and infuri- ated at the introduction of that record.
 If such is the case it's the first news I've had of it" he expostulated He then told the court that he wasn'' interested in asking to have the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
ENTERTAINMENT
 CAUSES ARREST

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 22.-(UP).- Oscar w. Falsey, 35, West Hartford was held today on superior court bench warrant charging him with embezZlement and forgery in con- nection with transactions he con- cluded with Mrs. Alice M. Carne, "A Manchester.
 The warrant charged Mrs. Carne lost about $4,280 in the deals Resti- tuition of $1,26O has been made, it was said.
 The arrest was made by State; Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn on rec ommendation of State Bank Con- missioner Walter Perry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22

sky's departure for Moscow, the role of the charge d'affaires would be merely that of observer and there would be little diplomatic contact between the legation ;nd the new government.
 An authoritative source. discuss ing various reports of Rumanian friendship with Germany and Italy, said today that no treaties of friend ship had been negotiated with Ger many and Italy and there had been no negotiations for such treaties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
Finger Prints Upset
 Counsel F or Defense
Attorney Timothy S. Sullivan Quits Case With State=
 ment Prisoner Lied-HeydOn Held for High Court

bond lowered, stating he didn't be- lieve he would be in the case wheI it came before superior court.
 Client Reprimanded
 Following courts recess he walked to the cage where Haidon was ane stated: How dc you expect to have @ lawyer do anything for you If yor don't tell him the truth? Why didn't you tell me you had been te Nethersf1eld when asked you? Nov you can hire yourself another lawyer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
FRESH SNOW FALL

Boston, Jan. g - CU.P9 - A fresh layer of snow, officially 2.7 inches deep in Boston, had been added today to New England's al- ready heavy blanket. The weather bureau expected snow or rain to continue intermittently during the day with little change in tempera- ture. Lowest temperature was 29 shortly after midnight. At 2 a. m. it was 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-22
ZIONLSTS MAKE
 RUMANIA PLANS

Bucharest. Jan. g - (U.P1 Rumanian zionists planned a meet ing today at which it was believed they would vote to appeal to the British government to grant Ru- manian Jews additional facilities for immigration to Palestine, where entry of Jews has been restricted.
 The Russian legation was under the authority of charge d'affaireS today after King Carol received the Russian minister, Michael Ostrov- sky, in farewell audience yesterday. It was predicted that with Ostrov-