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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
$2,660.43 IN
 COMPENSATION
Edward GOodens, Resident of Dorchester, Is Given
 Award Today

Edward GoodeIls of 366 Savinhill avenue, Dorchester, Mass, formerly a resident of All West Main street, Waterbury, today received $2,668.43 from the Connecticut company, by virtue of an agreement approved by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch.
 Hurt In 1930
 Goodens was injured December 15, 1930 while working here for the Connecticut company. He sustained 8 leg injury which caused him per tnanent disability. In March, 1882, he was awarded compensation of s19.16 weekly, to be paid for period of 520 weeks. This award has been in effect until the present date.
 Gets Lump Sum
 By permission of Commissioner Lynch, GoodenS. was allowed today to receive the remainder of his award in lump sum, amounting to $2,668.43.
 Commissioner Lynch today dis missed the claim of Julius Jacobs of New Haven against Emerson Con- Struction company of New Haven. The claim was basedon a hernia in- jury said to have been sustaied by the claimant September g, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
FASTING DEAN IS
 NEARING CRISIS

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 19-UP)- Science looked today at the case of Dean Israel H. Noe, who entered his 18th day without food or wa ter this morning, and said it might be a fortnight before the crisis that will decide whether he lives or dies.
 Dean Noe, seeking to condition himself to the point where he will be nourished by spiritual susten- ance" alone, worried today about an illness in his family. Mrs. Noe tainted last night, IS minutes before the dean was to take train for Knoxville where the Episcopal dio- cese of Tennessee is holding its convention. Although church law requires his attendance at the convention, the dean cancelled his departure, explaining he would go to Knoxville tonight if Mrs. Noes health permitted.
 The dean frankly admits he puts ice cubes in his mouth to relieve the burning sensation caused by de- hydration. He allows the ice cube to melt ill his mouth and then elects the water, and resents any sugges- tion that he swallows 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Ross Kidnap-Murder Case Has Nelu Angles
While Peter finders Has Confessed to Crime, Body of Victim Not Found flinders Also May Be
 Killer of MattsOn Boy

St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 19-CUP)- Federal agents under direct com mand of Chief J. Edgar Hoover re- stunned their secret investigation o1 the Charles $. Ross kidnap-murde1 case today after bringing the con- fessed slayer, Peter finders, here by airplane from Los Angeles.
 A group of agents left their local headquarters carrying large boxes It was thought possible that the boxes contained digging tools and the agents were starting a search for Ross body.
 Bodies Not In Illinois
 finders has confessed to Hoover that he killed Ross and his own accomplice, Atwood Gray, after col lecting $50,000 ransom from Ross family near Rockford, III. He said he left their bodies in a state other than Illinois. It was not known immediately whether Hoover was one of the agents who left the fed eral building by rear exist and piled into automobiles. Anders ap- parently remained in county jail where he spent the night after arriving by chartered airliner with Hoover last night.
 Federal Men Leave
 The federal men left their office one at time, carrying their large packages. They went down the pas senger elevator to the basement then up a freight elevator one flight to a rear exit. AS soon as their cars were filled they sped away.
 The hangar of the 109th Aviation Squadron, Minnesota National guard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Forty-Four Children.
 Teachers WereAbsent
lege in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec-l7 Known Dead Others Thought in Ruins
BY JAMES N. CRANDALL United Press Staff Correspondent

] St. Hyacinthe, Que, Jan. l.-UP. The roll was called at what re- mained of the Sacred Heart College today, and A children and teachers failed to answer. Seventeen were known dead. It was feared that the others also perished in the flames that destroyed the school yesterday. Icy winds and weather 10 degrees below zero hindered police, firemen and volunteer workers, who poked in the ruins for more bodies. Of the bodies recovered, only two had been identified-those of Rev. Brother Jean Baptiste, GA, and Joseph Vim cent, 15.
 Explosion RumOrs
 Coroner Paul Morm ordered an investigation of reports that an ex- plosion had preceded the fire, which was discovered at a. m. yesterday. He said that several survivors had told of having felt the building shake. Debris was found hundred yards away.
 Today, dozens of mothers and fathers walked through the snow past the ice-covered ruins to the lit tie morgue to search for the bodies of their children or to await anxiouSly some word of the missing Most of the bodies had been hor- ribly scared, and Identification was almost impossible.
 Refuses To Go Home
 Ewald Meier, stepfather of three boys, all feared dead, refused to go home last night. He had been mar ried si.: months ago to widow, and he enrolled her children, Hans, IS; Tony, 12; and Joseph, g, in the school. We had all hoped for so much," he said. Now everything is gone. Our house is almost directly
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
MAY INTERVIEW
 MRS. ROBINSON

Moscow, January 19. - CUP) - Loy W. Henderson, charge d'af- faires of the American embassy, is awaiting word from the Soviet gov ernment that he may interview Mrs. Ruth Marie Rubens, American citi- zen, arrested here after her en- trance to Russia as Mrs. Donald L. Robinson" it was learned today.
 It was believed that permission for the visit might be granted today. Henderson said lsst night that he had not received instructions from Washington.
 Mrs. Rubens, or Robinson, is un- derstood to be at the Lubianka prison here. There is no word as to Donald L. Robinson" with whom she entered the country, nor has there been clue to his real na- tionality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19

PreSldent Pdtrlck M. PerrlellO. A new appointment is that of Maurice J. Sweeney, of 46 Spencer avenue, foreman at the Scovill Manufactur- ing Company, who as a Democrat, will take the place left vacant by the late Michael F. O'Conneu.
 Two Republican AppOintees
 The two Republican appointees are: Wendell L. Cross of 119 Ham ilton avenue, secretary treasurer ot the Thin Sheets Metal Company and Edward Downs, of 27 Lone Oak avenue, secretary of Blake and Johnson Company.
 The two new members replace Carl D. Olsen, vice-preSident and treasurer of the Waterbury Trust Company, who has been named to the Board of Finance, and Frederl- ick Hungerford, who, it is reported, will be appointed to another city board.
 Reappointments to the Board of Fire Commissioners are Henry w.. Minor, Patrick J. Sullivan, Willis M. Tate, Frederick w. Chesson, and Frnnk T. Healey.
 The aldermanic member, replac- iny former Alderman Joseph Will helm as Republican representative of the aldermen, Burton H. Walker, newly-chosen president pro tempore fthe aldermanic board, is ap- pointed.
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MASKED BANDIT
 SOUGHT IN CONN.
Attempted to Abduct Baby in Darien-Made Attack
 Upon Maid

Darien, Conn, Jan. 19.-(UP)-A state police alarm was broadcast today for the apprehension of a masked man who criminally assault ed a maid at the home of Elmer F. Huebsch, New York advertising agent, after being frustrated in an attempt to kidnap their five-months old child. The maid, Miss Cath erine O'Connell, g, was in serious condition under a physicians care.
 Attempted Abduction
 The attempted abduction occurred shortly after MT. and Mrs. Huebsch left home for the movies last night. Miss O'Connell said she was taking a bath when she heard someone in the baby'S room. Slipping on 8 robe she encountered a masked and armed man in the hallway and pleaded with him to put the child back in its crib as she had a cold.
 She said the man then demanded to know how much money she had and she told him $2. He took the bills, she said. and started down. stairs, still holding the child in his arms.
 She Is Attacked
 When she picked up telephone to call Mrs. Huebsch's sister, Mrs. Walter Osborn, who lived nearby, she said he grabbed the instrument from her hands and struck her on the head, rendering her semi-con- scious. It was then that she was assaulted she said. The man then placed the baby in her crib and fled. Miss O'Connel said she sum- moned Mrs. Osborn who called po- lice. The search for the assailant was begun before the family re- turned from the show. Miss O'Con- nell, another child, 6-years old, and the baby were alone in the house at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Gertrude Freeman Loses
 Notes Taken at Meeting of Newspaper Case
HER PURSE IS NOT
 TOUCHED BY THIEF
Notes Valuable Only to Those Interested; Police
 Are Seeking Clues

Members of the Detective Bureau were engaged today Investigating the complaint of Miss Gertrude Freeman of Al Cooke street that she was accosted by a strange young man near the corner of North Main and Cooke streets last evening about 10 o'clock and robbed of a stenographic note book. No effort was made by the "highwayman" to seize a purse which Miss Free man claims she was carrying in her hand.
 The thief, with his unusual 'loot'' made a getaway by running across North Main street and disappearing on Kingsbury street.
 Records of Meeting
 The book contained stenographic records of meeting held between representatives of the Waterbury Democrat and the Waterbury News paper Guild in an attempted ad- justment of an employment problem Copies of the transcript were to be prepared by Miss Freeman, who is listed in the city directory as ar investigator, and given to parties concerned.
 Called to Headquarters
 Miss Freeman was called to police today and asked to supply additional information as to the circumstances under which the alleged robbery was staged. From all indications the scene was well illuminated at this particular inter section. Although a number of au- tos were passing by and there were other persons on the street Miss Freeman made no apparent effort to have the young man appre- hended.
 Vague Description
 Her vague description supplied la- ter to Detective Anthony Mariana was of little aid in sending out a general warning.
 Lieutenant William Pollard was assigned to the case today and in- mediately sought an interview with Miss Freeman in an effort to ob- tain more details of the unusual incident.
 The records are valueless to any one not immediately interested in the proceedings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
BIDS HIGH FOR
 SANITARIUM

Hartford. Conn, Jan. l9-CUP)- The State Public Works department today began rewriting specifications for construction of an infirmary at Cedarcrest Tuberculosis canitarium here beacuse all bids submitted by contractors were too high.
 The lowest bid submitted was one for $446,900, but the public works division was understood to be m- willing to spend much over" $400,- GOO for the 202-bed infirmary.
 When the specifications are re- written. new bids will be asked for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
NATIONALISTS IN
 SPAIN ADVANCE
Driving From Three Sides Toward Teruel = Bar
 CelOna BOmbarded
(Acme Telephoto)
By JOHN DEGANDT

(Unlted Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 zaragossa, Jan. 19.-(UP)-Na- tionalist forces driving on Teruel from the north, south and west, claimed today to nave occupied the plateau of Neseta Del Cerro Miguel, considered the key to the pile of ruins which once was a populous city. The extent of the nationalist victory in the dominant hills sur- rounding Teruel was based upon semi-ofhcial reports which claimed that more than 2,000 loyalists had been taken prisoner in the last few days on the Teruel front.
 Battle Extending
 The battle was steadily extending beyond the city while some nation alist columns frightened their grip on the outskirts for the purpose of freezing out the loyalists in accord ance with the plan which was de- layed by blizzards earlier in January. Nationalists claimed that since yes terday their line had been pushed to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
MORE POLICE

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 19 -(UP)-The state police force will be augmented by 25 men Monday when a class of rockies at the police school in the Ridgefield bar racks ends it's instruction. The new men will be sent to various police barracks throughout the state. With the addition, the state po- lice force will number 175 men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
M0stOldMembers Are Reappointed By Mayor Hayes
Three New Appointments Are Made to Board of Police Commissioners Alderman Burton H. Walker
 Named to Fire Board

Mayor Frank Hayes made his appointments to the police and fire boards today the date of converting the city commissions for their first meetings As indicated in The Democrat yesterday, most of the members appointed There three appointments to the Board of Police Commissioners however Democrat and two Republicans The re-appointments Henry w. Minor Michael J. Noonan, Patrick J. Cronan Aldermanic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Y. M. C. U. FIRE

Boston, Jan. 19-(UP)- Hampered by near zero weather and icy streets, firemen extinguished a two alarm fire in the Young Mems Christian Union ad-
 joining Hotel Touraine in downtown Boston early to- day. Damage was $15,O00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
LOUIS BURNS DIES

Hartford. Jan. 1s-(UP)-Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Louis Burns, 77, member of the Re- publican town committee and prom inent in civic affairs, who died yes- terday of pneumonia. He was a member of the Enfield Society for Detection of Thieves and Robbers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
Late Neus Bulletins
HELL FROZEN

He'll, Mich., Jan. 19-- (UP)-All of He'll was froz- en over today. The ther- mometer on the front porch of Arthur Van Sickle home read zero-the coldest tenn perature in Hell this win ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
MARSHALL LOSES

Worcester, Mass. Jan. 19-(UP)- Lou Thesz of St. Louis. recognized as world champion in Missouri. tossed Floyd Marshall of Ciliccgo in 13 minutes seconds with a giant whirl in a wrestling bout here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-19
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Jan. 19-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the curren fiscal year through Jan. 17th, compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses LaKt Year $4,174.6S4,062.70 $S,s60,S14,765.S5
 Receipts s3,S66, ,oO2,21s.51 $2,s27,440,55s.3
 Deficit ssos,sS1, ,s4s.1s $1.5ss.s74,2o7.4s
 Cash Balance $2,s4s.5so,527.s4 si.s5s.s55.s .s25.os
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The Weather

Cloudy, Warmer To- night; Snow Thursday
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18
State Also Facing
 Retrenchment Plan
Reduction in Personnel Recommended ed-S3O, ,OOO May
 Be Saved-State May Assume Cost of Paupers

Reorganization of the State Well fare Department which would in- clude reduction of overhead person. nel, consolidation of offices and simplification of accounts and rec ords has been recommended to Gov ernor Grass following a survey by Dr. Carl E. McCombe, director of the Institute of Public Administration, New York,
 Harris, Chairman
 At the same time William M, Harris, Of Waterbury, chairman ot the governors special committee on welfare legislation, has recommend ed transfer of the entire cost of paupers in state institutions to the state. MT. Harris outlined his plan at the recent meeting of selectmen and mayors.
 After his study of the welfare department. pr. McCombe finds that overhead personnel numbers 29,or more than 10 percent of the total personnel under the commits sioner of welfare, and costs in an- nual salaries $94,s57.
 The report claims the overhead salary cost should be reduced at least a third by reorganization.
 This alone," the report states, would mean @ saving of about $So,0o0 yearly.
 Tt may be estimated that the total saving through reduced over head reorganization, consolidation of offices, sinplification of accounts and records, reduction of supplies, materials and equipment should amount to about $75,000 yearly"
 MT. Harris outlined the tentative proposals for changes in welfar laws at meeting of the Connecticut League of Municipalities.
 State Pays Costs
 The state now pays the entire cost of the care of so-called state paupers" in institutions, but bills the towns for part of the expense of caring for town charges. The Pauper Law Commission and other Investigating groups have previously recommended that the state assume the entire burden.
 The welfare committee, Mir. Harris told the seiectmen and mayors. has reached the general conclusions that the state should assume more definite leadership in welfare work. and that changes in the laws should be in the direction of relieving the local communities of welfare cost.
 The League of Municipalities went on record as approving "in princi- pie" what the special committee is doing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18

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 Wendell is a wonderful mixture of good old roots ana herbs with vale uable allzaiines. that relieve consti- patton. then the stomach is relieved of gas. acid risings and cramps: dizzy feelings and spots before the eyes disappear and the sore, stiff. aching muscles are relieved. Vendol is pleasant to take. quick to act and costs but a few cents Q day.
 Come to ApotheeaFies Hall Ce. and ask for the vendti hIan. Me will courteously explain how shis EemaFk- able medicine will help you. Come today lf possible there is no charge. nIosl aIl druggists now sell Wendell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18

friends, who helped out in this emergency, the heartfelt gratitude of the local corps.
 Annual Appeal
 We have already commenced preparations for the Annual Main tenance Appeal, and subject to the approval of the advisory board wish to fix the dates of the pub- lie campaign from October l7th to 3Oth. The plan is t1 place sub- scription lists in the industrial plants and to mail letters to those contributors who did not give this spring.
 We have had fairly success tul year in our evangelical work, especially among the young peo- pie. There are still problems to be solved and obstacles to be ov- ercome, but with Gods help we shall continue to show growth and development. I wish to pay tribute to our assistant officer, Lieutenant William Berry, who has been with us since January of this year, as well as to our local officers, who perform their respec- tive duties year in and year out without any remuneration. 1 am looking forward to successful Thanksgiving and Christmas ef- forts along the same lines as usual"
 Factories Aid
 l don't know what the Salvation Army in Waterbury would do without the cooperation during its annual drives of the employees in the industrial plants. Just about half of the money raised last year came from the men and women in the factories, shops, city de- partments, stores, etc. We are de- pending on this big army of workers to assist us again this year, and 1 am confident that the bulk of the $4,000 - needed will come from this source.
 In closing l wish to tell you very simply what we in the Sal- vation Army believe. We believe in Gods plan for the happiness that a man may be down, ubt he and salvation of man. We believe Is never out. That while there is life, there is hope. That Christ atoned for the whole world, and that whosoever will may be saved. We believe that utmost service to God and humanity is the highest and happiest way of life. We be. lieve that love Is the great con- queror. We believe in the power of prayer. We believe that Chris . tianity always succeeds where 1t is tried. We believe in honesty, purity, sincerity, truth, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, good- ness faith meekness and tenn perance interpreted in the deeds thoughts and hopes of every day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18
lNULTY H0NORED
 BY ASSOCIATES
300 Attend Testimonial lf Diamond BOttIing Corp.
 Sales Manager

Charles J. Nulty, recently an pointed sales-manager of the Da mond Bottling Corporation, Wel guest of honor at a testimonial dins ner at Waverly Inn last night. Mors than 300 guests from all sections ol the state attended and presented Mf Nulty with a watch.
 Seated at the speakers table were Mir. and Mrs. Charles J. Nulty, Wil- liam Andrews, George Greaney. MT. and Mrs. Bernard Ladden, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Doherty. MT. and Mrs' Daniel J. Leary. John Reardon q Hartford, MT. and Mrs. John Mulli- gan, Mir. and Mrs. William Scnily. Harry Hannegan, William Grigricil of Hartford. John Connolly of Harta ford ani Walter Steward of New Haven.
 John Mulligan was toastmaster. Entertainment was presented by Cashin's Quartet and Jim Carty of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18

Another tentative conclusion of the committee Is a> change in the settlement laws, first recommended by the Pauper Law Commission under which settlement would be by family rather than by birth. The entire family would take the settle- ment of the head of the family. 1t is proposed. no matter in what town the other individuals happened to be born. Under the persent law the parents may have settlement in one town, and the children have settlement in several other towns, depending on where they were born,
 Children's Bill
 The committee is also recom- mending adoption of . dependent children's bill, making the state eligible for Social Security grants for this purpose, and providing cash assistance for families who are sup- porting the orphaned children of relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18
MANY EVENTS AT
 ELTON THIS WEEK

Many functions are listed this week at the Hotel Elton. it was an- nounced this morning by Manager Clyde Jennings.
 The schedule of events follows:
 TODAY
 Rotary Club Luncheon, DiSilves- tro Lodge Meeting, N. Y. U. Alumni Meeting, Ort Society Meeting. Elton Bridge, Loehman Chevrolet Train ing School Luncheon.
 WEDNESDAY, Kiwanis Club Luncheon, Cornell Club Dinner. Elton Bridge, THURSDAY. Lions Club Luncheon, Chevrolet Motor Luncheon and Meeting, FRIDAY
 Elton Bridge SATURDAY
 East Mountain Golf Association Dinner Dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-18
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 TO MEET TONIGHT
Plans to Be Outlined for Halloween Parade Mon.
 day, October 3l

Plans will be made at e meeting of the Hopeville Community club this evening in the school gym for the annual Halloween parade be- ing sponsored by the club for the children of the section, Monday evening, October 3i.
 Wilbur Seeley, vice-president will preside at the meeting in the ab- sence of the president, John Grady, who is still a patient in St. Mary's hospital.
 Mrs. Michael J. Hyland, chairman of the welfare committee of the club, will outline plans for the mas querade dance to be held in the school gym Saturday evening, Oct. 29. All members arc urged to at- tenr the meeting this evening.