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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
SEARCH GOES ONI FOR GRADY BOY|
Police, Street Department Employees Continue Ex-
 haustive Hunt For Clue

Police and stret department em- ployes today continued their search of the swamp and water holes of Meriden road, and also extended their probe to the Mad river in an effort to comb every inch of the en- tire East End territory which might hold the solution of the fate of Jackie Grady, 4. missing from his home since March 23 The whole area from the dam to the Silver Shop on Silver street is being sys- tematically covered by the search ing party which has been active nearly every day of the three weeks that the child has been missing.
 Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carson said today that the posters of the sl,000 reward offered by the East End Community club for informa- ton leading to the recovery of Jackie will probably go to the print CT tomorrow. From there they will be sent to police departments and detective bureaus all over the coun- try. If the child has not been re- covered by Oct. l, the sum will go to the Grady family.
 State police, who worked in the Woodbury, Watertown, and Thom- aston wilds yesterday, will remain active in the search.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
YOUNG OPERATOR. GIVEN TICKET.
Charged With Violating Rules of ROad-FaceS
 Charge Monday

Anthony c. Bruno, 20, of 1909 East Main street, involved in an automobile accident yesterday af- ternoon at the corner of East Main and North Elm streets, has been notified to appear in traffic court Monday on a charge of violating the rules of the road.
 Motor Patrolman John Murphy reported that the Bruno car, west bound on East Main street, collided with car operated by Anthony Amabile, 20, of Slade avenue, which was entering North Elm street. Off, ficer Murphy said Bruno passed on the right of line of cars and col- lided with the right front fender of the Amabile automobile. Both vehicles were damaged.
 The case of Edward Hoinskl, 37, R. F. D. 1, Naugatuck, will be heard Saturday. Hoinsky is charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

1 The county supplied school building and an old school bus. MUSIC
 AND MEALS Every child learns to play a musical instrument, all donated. The children have made up little symphony" orchestra which has played before as many as 1000 peo- pie.
 Timely contributions have made it possible to buy the present home, debt-free.
 Yet there have been times when the Markerts literally didn't know where the next meal was coming from.
 "One Saturday." they relate, there was nothing on the pantry shelves for the evening meal. But before table-setting time a mo- torist whom we had never seen before drove up with $35 worth of groceries.
 Some wonderful things have happened. Last fall all the chil- dren needed shoes very badly, but we had no money for them. Then letter arrived from a lady in Tampa, She had bought pair of shoes each for 81 of our chil- dren.
 We were behind on our Janu- ary bills, but on the 27th, a man and his daughter visited us and left check for $250, which cleared I1s for the month" "
 "The Lord will provide" say the Markerts. And He has,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
BY NEA SERVICE

DI NEA 0EhV1VE
 Crystal Beach, Fla, April 13-Un- swerving faith that the Lord vii provide" was the only resource Rev. Fred Markert and his wive had when they took on the rearing of 83 children.
 It has proved enough. The family of 83 children and 16 adults have come again and again to the point of need, but always at the last moment their faith has been vindicated. What they needed always came to them.
 The Markerts were missionaries in the Canary Islands 16 years ago. Believing that language diff culties left them unprepared for their work, they returned to Flor ida to start a school to train mis- sionaries. !
 Without money, but with bound- less faith, they rented a 40-room house in Tampa. In the first week of their residence, a widow brought them her 12-year-old 'incorrigible boy" The Markerts had no accomo- dations for even the first boy, so they told the woman to return in three days.
 GIFTS-MATERIA
 AND HUMAN
 Two days later two mattresses arrived from an unknown donor. When the widow returned the next day she was told that if the boy would sleep on the floor they would take him in.
 That afternoon, when Markert was paying an installment on his furniture, the merchant offered him 20 old beds he had stored away. The furnishing of the home was begun in earnest.
 Gradually the family grew. Most of them came to what soon became Faith Mission before they were three. Today the 83 children range from infancy to 16 years.
 Each child retains its own name,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
ICKES IS DOOMED
 FOR SENATORSHIP
May Succeed Late Senator '. Hamilton LeWis-But
 There Are Others
BY LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)

iUnILtu fTeSS StdII SUTECSpOIlucntD
 Washington, April 13-(UP)-An Ickes-for-t -the-Senate movement de- veloped here and in Illinois today as all factions of the Democratic party sought political advantage in filling the seat of the late J. Ham ilton Lewis.
 Word of the Ickes boom circulat- ed from sources so close to the secretary of interior that it scarce ly can be doubted that he would be willing to move to Capitol Hill. Ad- vices from Springfield. H., how ever, denied Gov. Henry D. Horner was considering Ickes for the va cancy. The appointment will be good until the 1940 election.
 Must Use Strategy
 Appointment of his successor in- wolves more than ordinary political considerations because of Illinois politically strategic situation. The party carrying the state in 1940 probably will elect a president. The Republican National committee in February named New York, Idaho, llllIlOlo, dIlu MOllldIld dS llkcly Udl- ance of power" states in the 1940 polling.
 Assuming that the evidence pro- perly puts Secretary Ickes among the candidates, it must be recorded that political activity within the circle of President RooSevelts asso- ciates has reached a new high.
 Postmaster General James A. Farley and Vice President John N Garner, both of whom sit at the cabinet table twice week, now have reached the stage of passive candidacy for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination.
 Three Others Figure
 Three others in the cabinet cir cle variously figure in 1940 pres idential speculation-Secretary of State Cordell Hull, who seems to be largely uninterested in being pres ident, Secretary of Agriculture Hen- " A. Wallace and Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

tail on the merit system that is pro- vided in the proposed Waterbury charter, but Cincinnati's merit syS- tenn Is one of the best in the United States. In other words, the merit system is a natural and invariable part of the city manager-P.R. form of government, whether speci- fically set up in the charter or not, because under this form of govern ment the spells system is not only unnecessary politically, but is a definite handicap politically, and it is so recognized.
 However, the draftsmen of the proposed Waterbury charter feel that it is a definite advantage to provide for the merit system in the charter itself. in order to make certain that all of the specific bene- fits contained in the recommenda- tions of the Connecticut Merit Sys- tenn association will be applicable to Waterbury. We are fortunate in this state in having one of the best merit systems in the country. We should not hesitate to include its provisions in the charter of our city.
 The next article in this series will deal with some of the specific provisions of the merit system, as proposed in the city managerial. charter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
L. O. O. M.

Officers of Waterbury lodge of Moose were all reelected at the annual meeting last night at Moose hall. The slate is headed by Henry J. Carisio, dictator.
 Others named to serve again were Otto Herbert, vice-dictator; Joseph Beck. prelate; E. F. Baho, secretary; Frank J. Egan, treasurer; Kenneth Mckay, trustee.
 MT. Carisio was named delegate to the supreme convention in Phila- delphia, with John Hannon as alter nate.
 Installation of officers of the Derby lodge at Derby tonight will be in charge of the local lodges drill and degree team.
 Harry Hubert is chairman of the arrangements committee of the ledge bowling league dinner to be held Saturday night at Moose hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Market Dull After It
 Starts Irregularly
London Stocks Mixed Rails Were Lower-MOtOrs, Some Utilities Firm Up-Oils, COppers Aircraft Mixed
By ELMER c. wALZER

United Press Financial EdttOrD
 New York, April 13-UP) Stocks and bonds opened irregular in a narrow range today with dealings moderately active. Cotton futures were steady.
 Trading turned dull after the opening. London stocks were mixed and the American shares there also were irregular.
 Railroad issues were irregularly lower although there was no special pressure exerted on any issue. Mo tors frmed as did several of the utilities. Oils, coppers and aircrafts were mixed. Steels eased.
 United States steel opened at 46 3-4 off 5-8; Youngstown Sheet & Tube 32 IA off 1 1-8; Consolidated Edison 29 1-2 up 5-8; Chrysler 58 3-4 up 5-8; Anaconda g up 1-8; American Smelling 39 1-4 of 3-8; Southern Pacific II 3-4 off 5-8; New York Central 13 1-2 off 1-2; Union Pacific 86 3-4 up IA; and Douglas Aircraft 60 3-4 of 3-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Doric Chapter

Rehearsals have been underway for some weeks for the 18th an- nual musical show to be presented by Doric chapter, Order of De- Molay, at Temple hall April 21. This years show, titled Soup to Nuts," is being directed by Dr. Franklin Warren.
 The show will feature sol0ists, a mixed chorus, and speciality num- bers. Music will be provided by Cliff Slater and his orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
War Orders

An additional appropriation of $32,500,000 for the educational war orders program originally spon- sored by Congressman J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury will be rec commended by the house appropri- ations committee next week, word from Washington stated today.
 The funds will be used to give manufacturers educational orders so that they may be prepared for the making of munitions and war materials in case of war. The ed- ucational orders bill has been passed again by Congress but no appropriation has yet been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Judgment

Judgment was awarded Luigi Raggi yestreday by Judge Edward J. Fin in court of common pleas in suit over a balance on note against Teresina Petrocelli, both of Waterbury. The action sought recovery of $750 of a $1,000 note made in 1925 and judgment of $593 was ordered. The plaintiff was rep resented by Summa & Summa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Spotlighting Brass City News
Military Law

Military law will be discussed by Major Max Traurig at the 418th Infantry school meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the civil service rooms at the post office. All reserve of- ficers are invited, and credits will be given. Major Leslie L. La throp, regimental instructor, will be present.
 The convention of the Con- necticut department, Reserve Off, ficers association, will be held at the Hotel Garde, Hartford, on May 6, it was announced yester- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Court Verdi

Court Verdi, Foresters of Amer ica, will present an entertainment and dance tomorrow night at Temple hall. A troupe of singers, dancers and comedians will take part in the performance.
 Chief Ranger Michael Castaldi is chairman of the arrangements committee. Music for dancing will be played by DiVito's Orches- tra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
MACBETH IS INJURED

Boston, April 13-(UP)- Macbeth was injured in his final-act duel with MacDuff last night.
 Richard Churchill of Medford, playing the title role in Suffolk uni- versity's production of Shakespeare's tragedy, was given first-aid for . face scratch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Townsend Lodge

Past Grand association of Town send lodge, Odd Fellows, will pre- sent "The Hard Scrabble Town Meeting" play, tomorrow night in Odd Fellows hall. Directed by William J. Maton, 30 members will atke part in the play. Card playing and dancing will follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Irish Americans

A meeting of the Irish Ameri- can Social Club, Inc, will be held on Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock at Canadian Legion Hall on Bank street. All members are urged to be present as important business will be discussed. William J. Boyle will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
ADVICE TO BULB GROWERS

New York-Experts from Holland have decided that tulip bulbs should be planted fairly deep in the north- eastern seaboard area of the United States. On the grounds of the New York Worlds Fair 1899, there is about six inches between the top of the bulb and the surface of the soil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
N. Y. Bank & Trust Stocks
 The B. '. Griggs Co.
TURKEY SPEAKS TO WORLD

New York-A new interna tional broadcasting station, TAO, has brought the voice of Turkey across land and sea to the United States for the first time. President Ismet Inonu addressed America in a Salute of Nations" program under the auspices of the New York Worlds Fair 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Liberty Lodge

District Deputy Frank M. Jef- frey of Torrington will pay an of- ficial visit to Liberty lodge of Masons April 26. A special pro- gram will be presented at the Masonic temple, including the ex- republication of the entered ap- prentice degree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Community Chest

Many Waterbury people will attend meeting of the Public Welfare Workers tonight at the Community Chest building in New Haven at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. Florence Warner, well known authority on social work, will speak on the possibility of founding of social work schools in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

but is brought up to look on the Markerts as its parents. Their .trairNlg is non-sectarian, but based on the Bible.
 After five years in Tampa, the Markerts moved to what used to be hotel here, with 30 rooms and an acre and half of land looking out on the Gulf of Mexico It was leased for $100 a month.
 Even then the Markerts hadn't any money. But they had faith,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
CONN. ASTRONOMER DIES

Glastonbury, Conn, April 13- (UP)-Lewis w. Ripley, 78. widely known astronomer and historian, died early today after 8 long illness. He had his own observatory at his home.
 He leaves his widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Because he began to have dreams that he was in a car on fire, fol- lowing an auto crash in which he was uninjured, Ed P. Magee was awarded $340 demagesc in a suit against track driver in Gohk Ire land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Shelton. Conn.,. April 13-(UP)-
 Someone stole IS sewing machines from the United Shirt and Blouse Co. plant, throwing 125 women em- ployes out of jobs until new ma- chimes could be obtained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

and money, food, clothing, and other necessities continued to ap- pear when most needed. Haphaz- ard contributions by kindly people have maintained the institution without formal sponsors, endow- ment, or any organized form of assistance.
 None of the Is assistants at the mission get any salary. Five of them are teachers, the rest are all driven by desire to serve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
KILLED
INJURED

The British government has just placed an order for 100000 yards of shooting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13
Good Gouenment Group Pans" Administration Cites Case of Deserving Person" Being Placed on City Payrolls as Illustrative Example of "Spois System" = City Employees Honest
 Changes Needed for Civic Betterment.

This is the fourth of of articles city representation city the Citizens Good Government Association
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Jumping into a reservoir in the Transvaal, a dog swam to shore with a drowning child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-13

Naugatuck, April 13 - Mir. JO- scph LagOwnik of Quinn street announces the cOmming marriage of his sister, Helen Monica La gownik, to Samuel Edward Harri- son of Quinn stret and New York, s1n of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Har- rison of this town. The wedding will take place Saturday of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Christmas tree committee of tho Naugatuck aerie of Eagles, Worthy President George A. Kelly making the appointment, it was announced today. Curt Natusch and Charles P. Schweinle will assist MT. McCar. thy in preparing for the 2Oth an- nual Christmas party of the Eagles.
 It is expected more than 500 chil- dren will attend the party, the date for which has not yet been an- nounced. The committee will be at the aerie rooms from 2 D. m. to 9 p. m. from Monday, Dec. II to Saturday, Dec. l6, to distribute tick cts for the children.
 The final play in the Big Three Card tourney, sponsored by the Eagles, will take place tomorrow night. Awards will be made then, refreshments served and dancing will follow.
 The local aerie will be host to the Ansonia Eagles Sunday in a district 2 card tournament contest. Mem bers wishing to play are asked to be at the aerie rooms on South Main street at 1;45 p. m. Sunday.
 Considerable Fire Damage
 An overloaded furnace Is be- lieved to have caused a stubborn fire at the home of MT. and Mrs Silvio Beaudoin of Prospect stree; yesterday afternoon, resulting in about $1,000 damage. The interior of the house was damaged and 1t took local firemen more than an hour and a half to bring 1t under control. The booster tank was first used while the hose was being con- nected, 1t being necessary to lay more than 1000 feet of hose.
 MT. and Mrs. Beaudoin were at work at the time, and woman who lives there discovered the blaze and called a neighbor who sounded the box alarm, 7l. Although the house was covered by insurance, it was reported the furniture was not.
 Get Badges
 Henry w. Pope, Jr. received merit badge in first aid and Frank lin J. Hubbell and Howard R. Kamerzel were awarded merit badg- es in civics at the meeting of the board of review of the Naugatuck Scout district committee held at the Y. M. c. A. yesterday, Harry E. Ben- ham, chairman of the Scout ad- vancement committee for the local district presided, and was assisted by Cecil H. Grant, district commits sioner, Edward L. Kehoe, William Mccarthy and Asst. Scout Executive Henry Donohue.
 Will Help Needy
 The usual Christmas help by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

local Red Gross chapter to needy families here was discussed at the meeting of the executive board of the chapter at the chapter house yesterday afternoon. The hope was expressed there would be the usual generous support of this work, in the form of cash donations from in- terested persons.
 Mrs. Willard Bittle presented her resignation as publicity committee chairman. No successor has yet been appointed. An incomplete report on the rol call, made by John Schmuck, shows that the borough has outdone itself in supporting the chapter, having contributed $5,082.S1 in the drive this year as compared to $3,- 608.55 for 1888. The 10 percent inc crease over last years membership, requested by national headquarters, has been far exceeded. The rnagni- ficent response by employees of the local industries, the U. s. Rubber company in particular, was Q main factor in the success of the cam paign.
 Many garments for war refugees are being prepared for shipment at the chapter house, these including sweaters, caps dresses and hospital gowns, and all volunteer workers who have finished their work are asked to bring the garments to the chapter house by the first of next week
 Buttons suitable for women's and children's dresses are needed, Mrs. Edgar Cossette announces, and any buttons saved from discarded clothes will be welcomed, the only condition being that there must be five or more of one kind.
 Many Attend Bazaar
 Many attended the first night of the annual Hollyberry bazaar last night at the Methodist church. A fine supper was served by the Lad ies Aid society and the three-act play Casual Acquaintances" scored a decisive hit. It was marked by fine acting and proved most enter taining. Mrs. Raymond Paul was di. rector.
 Men of the parish will serve a supper tonight and the play will be repeated. Tonight is the final night of the fair Many articles were sold at the booths last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

sas city after a short illness. He was former local resident. He had lived here a number of years and also practiced in Torrington before going to Kansas City.
 He leaves one sister, Mrs. Micahel King of Cliff street, Naugatuck, two brothers, John and James, of Man. chester. The body will be removed to the Buckmiler funeral home, 9 ParH place. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Time of the funeral and other arrangements will be an. nounced later
 Plan Christmas Party
 Alexander J. Mccarthy has been appointed chairman of the annual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Naugatuck, December 8. -- It may have, been an optical illusion, but the stalwart shoulders of the ram rod-backed soldier on the Civil War monument on the Green here seemed to sag a trifle today. For the bur- den of this stone soldier has been Increased since yesterday by the death late yesterday afternoon of Sheldon Franklin Payne, 97, last liv- ing local symbol of the boys in blue who fought to preserve the Union in the days of the Civil War. So that sturdy soldier on the monument now is the sole symbol of the Civil War forces here.
 The death of MT. Payne came as a shock and a blow to the com- munity. Few knew that he had been taken i'll several days ago. A few hours before he died, he sank into a coma and never regained consciousness.
 The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Congregational church, and Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor, will offi- ciate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
 Although representatives of mili- tary groups will be invited to the service at the church, there will be no military -ites at the funeral.
 Hundreds of persons, whom Mir. Payne did not know personally, ad- mired and respected him. Tn recent years when he rode in Memorial Day parades here, he represented to many that spirit of stalwart courage and unflinching endurance which has helped So much in the growth and progress of this nation.
 Born in Naugatuck, the son of the late Edward and Mary Wooster Payne, pioneer local residents, Mr. Payne lived most of his life and was proud of the growth of the borough. He participated in the Civil War as a member Of Company H, 23rd Connecticut Volunteers and after the war, lived at Chicopee, Mass, for 6 number of years, later returning to Naugatuck where he spent the remainder of his life.
 Nfr. Payne was one of the oldest Masons in this state, having become @ member while living in Chicopee, January 8, 1887, and transferring to Shepherd Lodge, Naugatuck, on De. cernber 30, 1894. He was also @ member of Allerton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and Evergreen Chap ter, Order of Eastern Star.
 AS @ boy he lived in the straits- vile section when Naugatuck was part of Waterbury and machinery !. fascinated him, even in his youth. After he persuaded a foreman in cotton factory at Cotton Hollow to permit him to crawl inside a large loom to see how 1t worked, his in- tercst in machinery was stimulated and he in later life became an expert in machinery.
 He installed much of the heavy machinery in the local rubber plants, some of which is still in use He had been the oldest auto driver , in this state until three years ago when he voluntarily stopped operat- ing car because of his advanced years. Up to that time, however, he did all the repair work on his own car.