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La gaceta., 1939-04-18

Por la presente deseamos ex-
presar sincere a-gradecimiento a
nueStras numerosas amistadeS
por sus bondadosas expresiones
de condolencia por la perdida
tan inesperada como repentina,
de nuestro qrerido hijo y her
mano, Ruben, asi como por los
hermosos tributes florales y a.
companamiento en- su sepelio,
por 10 cual les estaremos eterna-
mente agradecidos.
Ramon Rodriguez q Fdmilia.
La gaceta., 1939-04-18

so de que la guerra estalle. De
este acuerdo dara cuenta ell pri-
mer ministro ingles, Neville
Chamberlain, en- la Camara de
los Comunes.
Turquia ingresara en- esta
en- ell bloque tornado pa
ra contener a Hitler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
GIRL ELECTED
 BY BOOK CLUB
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone SIS

Watertown, Aug. 25.-The Book Readers club met at the library at 3 p. m., Wednesday, August g. The members present were: Gloria Lawson, Edna Simon, Alice Pasoda, Juia Healy, Louise Jessel, Billy Lewes and Nancy Lynn.
 Julia Healy was appointed presi- dent, and Nancy Lynn, secretary The members told stories they had read and thought were good. The meeting was adjourned at AIS D. m. The next meeting was called for September 20 at 3:15 p. m.
 The Watertown library announces the exhibition of group of paint ings by John Hedu to which the public is invited. MT. Hedu is al, industrial designer at the Watertown Manufacturing Co.,, and he works in oil in his spare time. He studied art at Ohio university. The exhi- bition includes small number of oils of varied subjects, many oi which are local. The paintings will be displayed for two weeks.
 The wedding of Miss Helen Kenny daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Kenny of Echo Lake road and Jo. seph Brida, son of Joseph Brida ST., of Is Silk street will take place at St. Johns church, September 16 Miss Kenny is a graduate of the Waterbury Catholic high school.
 At a special town meeting We'd nesday evening, the townspeople voted to permit the sale of alco- holic liquors on Sunday from 12 o'clock noon to p. m. Place of business operated under hotel, club or restaurant permits issued by the state liquor control commission will be affected by the vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor


 Great Britain today withdrew in the midst of the European crisis the support of its giant equalization fund from the pound sterling and the re- sulting currency upset unsettled markets of Europe and the United States.
 The equalization fund holds gold and exchange to the estimated amount of 2,500,000, 900 and had been sustaining the pound sterling at what appeared to be an artificial ly high rate. It was costly process but considered necessary until Brit ain had purchased sufficient supplies to equip its military and naval de- partments.
 Today's withdrawal of support was variously interpreted. London ex- plained 1t as an expedient to prevent outflow of British capital and sup- plement to yesterdays rise in the dis count rate by the Bank of England from 2 per cent to 4 per cent, the first change since 1892. Without support of the control, the pound dropped abruptly to $4.38, of 90 cents from yesterday. It came back partially but remained far be- low the previous close and at 8 new low since 1883.
 Most world currencies plunged with the pound. That plunge meant a corresponding rise in the value of the dollar. considered strongest in world monies and sought by those intent upon saving their capital in event of war in Europe. l In New York, the foreign cur- rencies were nominally quoted. The pound was down about 3 cents. The French franc fell to 2 1-2 cents of neraly 15-100ths cent. Scandinavian currencies lost l l-2 cents. In Paris the dollar scared against the franc and there was a boomlet in American securities on tile bourse as traders soughtto take advantage of the rising dollar.
 London stocks were idle at the 1 opening. Minimum prices were again fixed on gilt-edged securities. Home issues were down early in the day but firmed later.
 Amsterdam stocks opened irregu- lar and fluctuated in narrow range thereafter.
 Gold went to a record high in Lon- don. The price was fixed at 150 shillings 6 pence per fine ounce. That price was not linked with the dollar, as is usual, because of the sharp rise in that currency.
 Calculations of the gold price and of other commodities in dollar values were futile because of the cratic moves in sterling. At the high of $4.59 for sterling in London, the gold price worked out at $3.54 per ounce, and at the low for the metal of $4.38, it was $32.96. Parity Is $35, the price the American treasury pays for the metal.
 Metals were strong in London, but like gold, the prices could not be translacted. Liverpool wheat was sharply higher in British funds, but at the lower sterling rate well below yesterday in dollars.
 Wheat at Chicago was mixed in a narrow range with trading surpris- ingly quiet. Cotton futures, rubber, hides and silk were lower here. Flax at Winnipeg dropped the limit of fluctuation, cents.
 New York stockes opened steady to firm for the leading issues. Trad ing was dull. Later, the list turned irregular without pickup in volume. Copper shares were firm on outlook
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
WORKERS JEERED
 BY GIRL TICKETS

South Barre, Mass, Aug. 25.- (UP).-Nearly 200 men were escort ed between jeering girl pickets into the struck Barre Wool Combine cvmpany's mill today after a night of sleep-disturbing fire-cracker bombardments.
 The dawn shift increased the plants operation to 80 per cent of normal. New threats of tear-gas bombing by 55 sheriff's deputies ap- parently restrained strikeds who earlier this week had succeeded in keeping all but about a dozen non- strikers from working on some shifts.
 The firecrackers were SC. of throughout the night in various parts of the town but the perpetra- tors were not seen. As trial Examiner Henry J. Kent Of the National Labor Relations Board yesterday began hearing the union complaints on which the month-old strike was based, two tear-gas bombs halted threatened fresh violence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
FEDERAL RESERVE
 BOARD IS READY

Washington, Aug. 25.-(UP)-The federal reserve board was prepared today to maintain monetary and credit conditions favorable to sound business activity if war comes.
 Plans to cushion the nations bank ing and credit structure against any shocks were considered at board meeting that lasted until a late hour yesterday.
 The meeting was regarded as sig nificant in the light of 8 conference held at the same time in New York between bankers and officials of the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
 A reserve board spokesman admit ted that the board discussed plans to deal with any emergencies. He ex- plained that the plans originally were drafted last spring at the height of the Czechoslovak crisis but were reexamined at yesterdays meeting with a view to bringing them up to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Peacetime Maneuvers
 End At Plattsburg
"War=Weary" Troops Start Homeward Trek After
 Gruelling Workout-Regular Army to Mop Up

field army organization for several years.
 The First Army therefore, again shrinks down to paper organiza- tion represented by nominal staff of only two officers and one ser- geant, whereas to keep it operating in maneuvers or actual war condi- tions several hundred are required.
 More than 15,0O0 troops of the regular army will finger in camp for varying periods to take down tents and otherwise "mop up" before they return to home stations. When all the return movements are completed the following states will get back their home units: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ken lucky, Delaware and Maryland. The troops will go by railroad and motor truck travelling during day and night hours.
 Every effort will be made by army authorities to expedite the move- ment of all the troops, particularly those units returning to their homes by motor. Lieutenant Colonel Frank c. Scofield, Provost Marshal of the First Army, has assigned staff or six officers and 40 men to control military traffic at all important traffic intersections as far south as Whitehall, 100 miles from Platts- burg and at Rouses Point, 25 miles north of Plattsburg.
 Long columns of tan colored troop transports tanks. medical corps am- balances, light and heavy artillery and quartermaster trains will rum- ble in all directions over the high ways of the northeastern states, affording the populace a view of men and equipment.
 The roads which will carry the heaviest load are US-9 and 9-N-2, NY 22-3 and US-4. Vermont troops will also use US-7, Vt-116, Vt-l4 and Vt- 104. Other highways that will be used are NH-12, MGss-12 and NY-14, US-2O2, NY-17, NJ-24, NJ-2, N.Y. 203, NY-32, NY-4O, NY-66 and 67, NY-5, US-9-W and NY-22-b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
BRITISH JEWS ON
 WAY TO BATTLE
Are Leaving Palestine, But Will Fight on Side of
 Great Britain. /,

Geneva, Aug. 25-UP)-British Jews who had come here to aid in organizing opposition to Great Brit aii's Palestine policy went home to- day-to fight for her if war came. Poland's Jews went home by way of Jugoslavia and southeastern Eu- rope to avoid passing through Ger many.
 The Jewish delegates had met here in the 2lst biennial Zionist congress. They were prepared to take firm ac- tion to oppose the partition of Pal estine.
 With European peace threatened, they adjourned last night after passing resolution. criticizing Brit ish action.
 In closing speech Dr. Chain Weizmann, president of the World Zionist organization, said: Despite the British policy Jews will support the British democracy in the present dark hours"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Fear Of War Cancels Trip Of 5. 5. Roma

Numerous local residents, sched- uled to sail tonight at II o'clock for . l2 days cruise to the West Indies, aboard the liner Roma" of the Italian lines were forced to cancel their plans because of &C., ton by the Italian government.
 Officers of the Roma" were in- structed by their government to cancel the cruise, and 1t was ap- parent that the boat might be or dered back to Italy. The action was seen as closely related to the imminence of war in Eu- rope, and the possibility that the Roma might be used as troop ship.
 The D. T. Harrington Travel Agency was notified of the can cellation of the cruise shortly af- ter noon today. D. T. Harrington, IT,, said many local persons were to have sailed tonight.
 The Italian Lines will thus be forced to return thousands of dol lars to the capacity of 750 pas sengers who had made reserva- lions, at an average of S200 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

Plattsburg, N. Y, August 25. = With the First Army in the field, August 18th -- demobolization: As the last blank shots of the big war" between the invading Black Army and the defending Blues echoed through the Adirondack foothills to- day, demobilization orders flashed through the 460 square mile maneu- yer areas. A few hours later the first contingent of war wise troops were making the homeward trek by rail and road in all directions to the dozen states when they came.
 Thus the First Army, an impfo- vised force of 52,000 regulars, Ma tional Guardsmen and reserve of- ficers, began to disintegrate fourteen days after it was scraped together for the greatest war games in the nations peacetime history. The majority of them, about 35,000 Ma tional Guardsmen and HOO reserve officers, probably will not get an- other opportunity for training in a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
WORKMEN REMOVE
 TRACES OF TRIAL

Workmen at the county court house today started to remove traces of Waterbury conspiracy trial from the superior courtroom which the scene of the history making litiga- tion.
 Extra chairs and tables which had been installed for the extraordinary number of defendants, attorneys and spectators were being removed.
 A rail which was removed from the spectators section is expected to be returned.
 The supreme court of errors at Hartford will be the scene of next activity in the trial, which result ed in the conviction and sentencing of p men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Foreclosures

Notices of two foreclosure &C., tions were filed yesterday at the office of the town clerk. The HOLC seeks foreclosure of mort gage against Maria Biondi Men, dillo, involving property on Hill- crest avenue. The Waterbury Sav- ings bank is plaintiff in the other action against Howard B. Hall, involving property at 225 Dwight street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Spotlighting Brass City News
No Goldfish! !

Farmers had hens working over time today in anticipation of feat hoped to be performed by Michael Deligio of Hamden at the Meadow street farmers market to- morrow morning at o'clock.
 Deligio hopes to eat 30 eggs in record time. Recently he suc- ceeded in downing 25 in a little less than seven minutes, with no ill effects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25


 Alexander Mole was elected pres- ident of the Catholic Youth Or ganization of St. Lucy's church at a meeting held last Tuesday evening. Peter Poletta was chosen vice president. Other officers elect ed at the meeting were Grace Lastrogata, recording secretary; Charles Renaldi, financial secre- tary; and Karl DelRusso, treas urer. The latter was reelected to that post.
 The chairmen of the various committees will be named by the president at the next meeting, to be held at the church hall on Tuesday, September 5th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Building Permits

The folowlirg permits have been issued by Building Inspector Pat rick F. Carlin:
 Donate LoRusso, to extend porch at 131 Bishop street, $500.
 Arthur Roy, to erect garage at GA Jewelry street, $400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
SURPRISE SHOWER
 FOR MISS RAHUBA
Many Attend Event al Kirschbaum's Pavilion
 Last Evening
OAKVlLLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1877 Watertown Avenue

Oakville, Aug. "A miscellaneous shower was given in honor Of Miss Wanda Rahuba last evening by Mrs. Anna Atwood and Miss Marie At- wood at Kirschbaums picnic pavil- lion.
 The decorations consisted or blue and yellow crepe paper and vases of garden flowers. Games and mu- sic were enjoyed and delicious luncheon served.
 Miss Rahuba was recipient of many beautiful and costly gifts from the guests attending who were:
 Mrs. Mae Kelly, Mrs. Louis Trot- ta, Mrs. Martha McMahon, Mrs. J. Rovleau, Mrs. Jane Lillis, Mrs. Karl Kirschbaum, Mrs. Thomas Lillis, Mrs. Gladys Habelka, Mrs. Grace Brouette, Mrs. Win Martin, Mrs. P. Palomba, Mrs. Charles Gillanders, Mrs. Rose Rinaldi, Mrs. Wesley Ray, Mrs. Catherine Wilton, Mrs. John Geresky, Mrs. Walter Capewell, Mrs. Daisy Andrews, Mrs. Stella Engala, Mrs. Ernestine Gruren, Mrs. Louis Atwood, Mrs. Louis Trotta, Mrs. Charles Connell, Mrs. Josephine Nardi, Mrs. Harry Davidson. Mrs. C.ertie Stinson, Mrs. Joseph Lebus, Mrs. Charles Jaxter, Mrs. Lester Chapman, Mrs. John Habelka, Mrs Jamie Mark Anthony, Mrs. Robert Atwood, Mrs. Fred Rahuba, Mrs. Henry Meyer, Mrs. Betty Wood. Mrs Gertrude McGowan, Mrs. M. Han- ming, Mrs. Ernest Garner, Mrs. Delmar Dunn, Mrs. Hazel Mahoney, Mrs. Henry Stella, Mrs. Raymond Davidson, Mrs. Anna Atwood, Miss Julia Davidson, Miss Ruth Atwood, Miss Antoinette Fugliese, Miss Ma rig Chapman, Miss Alice Planning, Miss Claire Garner, Miss Irene Da- yidson, Miss Gertrude Davidson, Miss Mary Martin, Miss Mildred Hart, Miss Lucy Monterose, Miss Catherine Lebus, Miss Ruth David- son, Miss May Ennis, Miss Grace lovetree, Miss Peggy Fugliese, Miss Angellne Cirello, Miss Carmella Ci- rello, Miss Bernice Jaxter, Miss Mary Wargo, Miss Margaret Deg nan. Miss Christine Van Wagner, Miss Betty OGrisek Miss Julia Fugliese, Miss Ruth Lillis, Miss Ber- nice Lillis, Miss Wanda Rahuba, and Miss Marie Atwood.
 Briefs
 Leo Orsino, Tax Collector will be at the Spooner's Drug Store this evening from zoo to 800 o'clock to collect taxes due August 18th.
 Mrs. Walter Decker and family of Main street have moved to Middle bury. MT. Decker is a patient at the Newington hospital.
 Murlel Andrews ot Henry street and Joyce Baldwin of Coulter street rode their bicycles to Winsted Mon- day and returned Tuesday. They were guests of MT and Mrs. William Adams.
 Mrs. Gladys Main, formerly of the village, is spending the summer at Hampton Beach, N H.. and is doing broadcasting work with station WHFB of Portsmouth, N. H. She has a program on that station on Tues day and Thursday afternoons at 3:45 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Deserted!

Richard B. Vernick of Beacon Falls today filed divorce proceed ings in the superior court at New Haven against Mary Agnes Mona han Vernick of Waterbury. Deser- tion is alleged. The couple mar ried June 20, 1886 and parted three days later, June 23, 1936.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Financial Secretary

James Janetti, past president of the organization, conducted the elections, with the assistance of Marie Calo, Mary Poletta, and An gelina Masi. A review of the ac- tivities of the past year was given by Rev. Michael McVerry, chap lain of the group.
 Tickets for the first communion breakfast, on Sunday, September 17th were distributed by Grace Lastrogata.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
AUTOGRAPHS WITH PHOTOS

Salt Lake City, Utah - (UP) - Guy Toombes, manager of Hote Utah, gets a new point of view with every autograph he collects. Sigma lures without pictures mean noth- ing to him Photographs of notables including two presidents of the United States, all autographed, line the walls of his office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Cruelty Alleged

Joseph Stance today filed di- vorce proceedings in superior court against Estelle Sheinblatt Stance on grounds of intolorable cruelty. They were married here June 23, 1919.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
SHE'S STILL YOUNG

Marjorie Rambeau, today portray ing the principal feminine role in Paramount's The Medicine Show" /" produced by Harry Sherman and starring William Boyd, was, at one time, billed as the youngest leading woman on the New York stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

New York Market
 New York, Aug. 25-(UP)-The stock market was steady at mod erately active opening today. while European markets continued con- fused and the pound streling regis tered a sensational decline. Bonds were mixed. Cotton futures declined.
 Leading shares were at the previ- ous close or slightly higher. .. s. Steel, General Motors, Republic Steel, and Socony-Vacuum opened unchanged.
 Copper shares were firm on higher prices for the metal in London. Ana conda rose point to g 7-8.
 Sears Roebuck gained point to 75. Fractional advances were made by Southern Pacific, Glenn Martin, North American, General Electric, Johns Manville, Sperry, Chrysler and Bethlehem Steel.
 Trading quieted after the opening and prices fiuctuated narrowly around initial levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Wilson Post

ofIicers of Wilson post. American Legion. will be nominated and elect- Cd tomorrow night ct . meeting in their Bishop street rooms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
Markets of Europe Are Very Greatly Upset
Britain Withdraws Support of Its Giant Equalization Fund From the POund-New York Market Steady
New York Market

for increasing demand in event of
 war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-08
Expects Reorganization
Will SAGE 80 Millions!

JOB holders save the ,opmost policy
making officials.
The house launched = s5e.-
600 Investigation Of the ma
tionsi labor relations board.
against administration wishes.
The undlstributsd profits tar. =
pet New Deal theory, was junksd
IN a revised tar bin which has not
been enacted.
Railroad relief legislation Was
left In conference COMMITTEES
until next session.
Revision u the farm program
vas delayed
MAJOR itsns ~ aapesdinG
thu wsGnsr labor relations art
and the wsTe-houS las vsrs
put over until nsst ssssion. On
the ust NJ unfinished busiBsss.
Tn. Townsend s7f,o-s-mon,h DID
age pension bill wss beaten In the
honss. three 10 ons.
Congress exceeded the pfssi.
dents financial budget by more
than 800. ooo. 900.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-08
Purse Snatcher
Gets Only Strap

Mrs. Maggie atscksr. s7o7 No.
Union st., had reason Monday
10 feel iubiiant over her encounter
with a purse-snstehsr. she siili
had her purse, with . broken strap
TO testify 10 her victory IN tussie
with q footpsd.
Walking home on No. aath ct.
between Adams and Washington.
about pas Sunday night. Mrs.
stecksr was surprised by ths thief
who emerged in the darkness from
tho bushes behind her.
Tho snsteher grabbed at her
purse and pulled. Tho pull bfoks
the strap.
"sut ! had such = good hold on
Il that I kept thu purse" said ths
woman. He didn't say anything.
Just ran hack Into the bushes. I
didn't even have = chance IN zee
him In the darkness. Butsf scream
ed for help"
Officers Thorpburg and shsnsr.
IN the northeast pro~i car. made .
search OF the district without find
Ing the man. They said they re-
ceiyed another complaint Of .
purse-snatchInx attempt an hour
earlier from . woman who refused
10 make = detailed report
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-08
BRIDGES TRIAL
IS ENlIvENED

sAN FRANCIsC0 A protest
that defense attorneys were a..
tempting 10 put the American L..
sicn On trial snlivsned the nrsdgss
deportation hearing % Angel
island today.
Harper Knowles. chairman cf .
legion committee en- radical rs-
search, who was called ~ . De-
fense witness. testified that The
committee had . car,i-indsx listing
several thousand individuals and
organizations suspected ~ ensaa-
ing IN subveFslve activities.
Richard 0iadstsln. dsfsnss ~.
torney. attempted 10 make him
tell what information The card
index contained.
The legion 10 not on trial here"
Knowles finally snapped. Trial
Examiner James f.andls Instructed
Glsdstsin 10 eonfine his question.
Ing on matters bearing directly on
whether RridGes should ~ de-
ported ~ an undesirable alien.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-08

After srsntins The pstItion IT
giizsbeth Petersen ard othsrs for
extensive installation n heal srS-
era IN fnelsn ss1itssn. ths oo1neii
Monday s1opss1 . rssolssion sss-
ting Aug ~ - ina dsss NJ hearing
IN .hs formation ~ ths Necessarily
iocsl Improvement distfiet.
The petition ssks for sanitary
ami heal s<wsfs IN IA. 7 81 from
IA. 37,h 10 Sherman. IN Pa. s7th,
ssib sad Gregory rs. from Eoose-
welt ave. 10 "a. 7 e.. and IN Dsyi-
sion lane from IA r a. 70 ths
section line. The estimated es-st 10
ISIS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-08

WASHINGTON The con-
gressional score box for this
session:
President Roosevelt got:
A modified reorganization bill.
under which re-Juggling Of gov
ernmentsl agencies has been start
ed. The president estimated that
initial reorgsnizations would save
upward Of $50. o00, 600 a year.
His $1,000, 600 600 national de-
Tense program In fun. with slight
opposition, except for IN, ssisb-
lishment Of an air base on Guam.
continusnc. Of his 81 .ooo. ooo, 900
sta Utilization fund and monetary
powers, but with a cloud On their
legality because a senate filibbsfsr
held up passage u the ball until
after the desdlins for expiration
n the powers.
His 1ste relief program for
ti.T55y 500 300 In full. but LOAD
I'd with restrictions which ths
president denounced.
The Franklin ID. Roosevelt me-
mortal library. 70 b. estsblishsd at
Hyde park. ~. r.. with the gov
eminent pledged 70 maintain the
library.
The president was dsnledi
A neutrality act lifting The man
dstory arms embargo.
The 5000 .0oo. 900 lending pro
gram. killed In the house.
The $500. 900 900 housing bill.
killed In the house-
A total Of $50, 900 .oo0 requested
for 1899 relief deficiencies.
General legislation;
Congress passed and Roossysit
signed the Hatch bill. prohibiting
political activity b. al federal