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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
HEARING TONIGHT
 ON ASSESSMENTS
Residents of Eight Streets Interested in Plan to
 Levy Tax

Hearings on the levying of sewer assessments against owners of prop erty on eight streets will be held by the Board of Public Works at the City Hall tonight. In all cases, the sewers have already been laid.
 The awarding of the contract for the paving of Hamilton avenue is also slated to come up before the board. The board was ready to award the contract for the work last week, but held up action when Assistant Corporation Counsel Tim othy s. Sullivan advised that sec tion of the city charter revision bill made approval by the city plan com- mission necessary.
 The section provides that all ex- penditures or contracts in excess of $25 5,000 must be approved by the plan commission, which has not yet been organized.
 The sewer assessments will be levied against the following streets:
 Hudson street, from Elk avenue to Chase Parkway.
 Sunrise Nook, from Arden Road to end of street.
 Lawlor street, from 180 feet west of Chambers street to Highland avenue.
 Elk avenue, from Highland avenue 370 feet easterly.
 Chase Parkway, from Park Ter race to Palmer street.
 Starview avenue, from Highland avenue to 100 feet west of Kalama- ZOO avenue.
 Park Terrace, from $50 feet north of Palmer street to Chase Parkway.
 wilson street, from Palmer street to Sunnyside avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
STRIKERS BACK
 TO THEIR LOOMS

Manchester, Conn, Aug. 15.-(UP) A compromise agreement sent near ly 200 striking velvet weavers of the Cheney Brothers mills back to their looms today after six weeks of nego- tiations.
 The walkout was called July when the company announced 1t would increase the number of looms to be operated by each weaver from two to four. The compromise, &C., cepted last night by vote of 96 to 58, called for each employe to op- crate three looms The agreement also made minor adjustments in the piece-work scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Staff III

Poisoned by food Sunday, ten attaches of the Waterbury hospi- tai were back on duty last night. According to Dr. B. Henry Mason, superintendent, 10 members of the staff were stricken by turkey which became infected in the hot, damp afternoon Sunday.
 All those affected were members of the night staff. Turkey served Sunday afternoon caused no III effects t. anyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
NAUCATUCK BOY
 ENR0LLS AT W.P.L.
R. J. Grant One of "A COm- necticut Youths Seek.
 ing Registration

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 15-Twen- ty-four Connecticut residents are candidates for the freshman class at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which is restricted to an enroll ment of 180. Registration will be Sept. 25. It will be the first class under the administration of Rear Admiral Wat Tyler Cluverius, U, s. Navy retired, new w. P. I. presi- dent.
 The candidates are w. s. Allan, Jr., 142 Dover road, West Hart ford; M. P. Barnes, 49 Jesse ave- nue, Stratford; K. s. Bartlett, 19 Ridge road, Willoughby; c. O. Bennett, 20 Sherman court, New Britain; N. H. Burr, Jr., Clinton; ; A. R. Coe, "A Henry street, Man chester; w. J. arrell, Jr., Belltown road, Stamford: F. c. Gilbert, Dan- bury; G. w. Golding, Jr., 38 Ohio avenue, Norwalk; R. J. Grant, 214 Millville avenue. Naugatuck; L. F. Hine, 568 Stratfield road, Bridge port; F. K. Holbrook, 31 Hull street, Ansonia; H W. Hope, liz Atwater street, New Haven; M. L. Jacobson, 260 Cleveland avenue, Hartford ; c. A. Jenkins, 343 Pleasant street, Willimantic: W. J. Keogh, Westport avenue, Norwalk; E. A. Lipovsky 43 Autumn street, Bridgeport; F P. Lucca, 3l Belden street, Hart ford; E. H. Matasik, 465 Intervale parkway, Devon; c. B. Moller, l434 West Broad street, Stratford; F. H Morrison, Jr.. 6 Washington avenue Thompsonville: A. L. Passera, Bos- ton Post road, Clinton; J. J. Ryzak l07 Highland avenue. Middletown; B. E, Smyth, 49 East Broad street Plainville; F. E. Stableford, "a Vine street, Meriden: W. A. Walsh, Bar bara road, East Hampton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Condolences!

Josephine and Anna Iapa- Iucci, Waterbury sisters, were married at twin ceremonies at St. Lucy's church last October l. Josephine married Patsy Sciaretta, while Anna married Rocco La Capra. The two cou- ples went on motor trip together through New York State after the wedding. Re- turning to Waterbury, both couples started housekeeping in the same dwelling, 4l Bronx avenue.
 An eight pound baby girl was born to Mrs. Sciaretta at the Waterbury hospital early Sum day morning. To her ssiter who shared the same room at the hospital. the stork brought . seven pound baby girl yesterday afternoon.
 Hospital authorities reported today that all are doing Tine. We wish they were twins, in . wnw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
ADRIAN MARRIES
 JANET GAYN0R
Former Naugatuck Youth Weds Screen Actress at
 Yuma, Arizona

Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 14-(UP) - Janet Gaynor, screen actress, was married late today to Gilbert Adrian, Jr, motion-picture dress designer, known as Adrian. He Is a native of Naugatuck, Conn.
 The couple appeared unexpected ly before Justice of the Peace Ed M. Vim this afternoon. The cere- mony was held shortly after they received their license.
 The marriage was the second for the actress, who became a star in Seventh Heaven" She married Ly- dell Peck, Oakland, Calf, attorney, Sept. II, 1929, and they were di- vorced in April, 1883.
 The words Janet, I love you" were engraved on a signet ring given to the actress by Adrian.
 Witnesses were Clifford Mogal, Miss Gaynor's chauffeur, and Larry Barbier, Metro Goldwyn-Mayer pulp licity agent.
 The party drove to Yuma from Hollywood and the couple left by train tonight for Mexico City.
 Miss Gaynor said she was unde- cided whether to continue her film career. q may or may not make another picture" she said.
 Miss Gaynor's Career
 Miss Gaynor was born in Phila- delphia as Laura Gainer. In 1924 she moved to Hollywood with her mother and stepfather, Harry Jones, who helped her to find her first job as an extra in film studio. After appearing in several two-reel and feature films in minor roles, she was selected for the lead ing feminine role opposite Charles Farrell in Seventh Heaven" which brought her stardom shortly after its release in 1927.
 Since 1896 she has been a free agent Among her more recent pictures have been "The Young in Heart" "A Star Is Borr." Small Town Girl" and "The Farmer Takes a Wife"
 Adrian began his career as a de- signer with the second and third Music Box Revues. He is thirty-five years old. Natacha Rambova per- suaded him to go to Hollywood, where he made Valentines clothes. In recent years he has been de- signing clothes for some of the leading women stars in Hollywood.
 The names of the two have been linked in recent months. Last Jan- uary Miss Gaynor and her mother accompanied Adrian on a West Indies cruise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
ROWLAND'S FIRM
 REMAINS ACTIVE
Mrs. Rowland, Bank to Continue Business Estab-
 Iished so Years Ago

Rowlands Insurance. Agency, operated until his death by Control Ter Sherwood L. Rowland, will con- tinue in business. according to an announcement by Mrs. Sherwood L. Rowland and the Colonial Trust O.. executors.
 The firm. one of the best known in the state, was established in lea9 It was in charge of the late con- troller for . period of 90 years.
 The agency's offices are lccateq in the jones-Morgan building. ios Bank street. The firm handles gen- ersl insurance and surety bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Violence Alleged

Chester Gmitrzak, "A, of 46 Oak street, Waterbury, was re- manded to the county jail last night when he was unable to furnish bond of $l,00O in Cheshire town court where hearing of a charge of robbery with violence was continued until Saturday.
 Gmitrzak, who denies impli- cation in the robbery, was ar rested here Sunday night by State Trooper Samuel Rome on the complaint of Walter Pet- rauskeyich, 5l, of West Cheshire who claimed he was disabled and robbed of $22 in the Mix vile road last Thursday. Pet- rauskevich has only one arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
BADLY INJURED

Stonington, Conn.,, Aug. IS. (UP) A hit-and-run speed boat opera tor was sought today after Mrs. D.. E. c. Taylor, widely known Re- publican party worker. was in jured seriously while swimming in the harbor. Mrs. Taylor suf- fered a fractured right arm and other hurts while bathing with friends. Authorities believed the boat was registered at Watch Hill.. R. l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Brass City News Spotlighting
Child Injured

Struck by an automobile on South Elm street near Leaven- worth high school yesterday, Patricia Farnham, 4, of g South Elm street was taken to the hospital by the driver of the car and treated for back and chest abrasions and a bump near the left ear.
 The motorist, according to authorities, was Anso Ventur- ena, of 30 Hawkins street. The Farnham child was discharged after treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15

music by Jimmy Fitzgerald and his orchestra.
 Entertainment will include songs by Mary Boyles, Bubby Quinn, Ag- nes Doyle, Mary Royel, Lucy Buio- nocore, Rose Marie Arcate, Mary Burns. Rachel Boisvert and John Spinola.
 Tap dancing will be performed by Anita Kendrick, Helen Retto, Ther- esq Thompson and Alice Weidzunas. Harry Newell and Bubby Quinn will be endmen. Bill Wihbey Is director.
 Parade Tonight
 The Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps will parade through the principal streets of the section to- night in promotion of the play ground minstrel to be held tornor- row night at the Community House.
 A business meeting and rehearsal will follow the parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Encore Planned

A report of the recent trip to the Worlds Fair in New York was made at last nights meeting of the Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythias. Members also discussed the feasibility of a similar trip to the San Francisco Worlds Fair. Jack Freedman, who was the chairman of the committee on ar- engagements for the previous trip, was also named to make plans for the group to attend the fair on the west coast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Feast Day

All Catholic churches observed the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary today with masses attended by thous- ands of parishioners.
 Aside from church doctrines, there is tradition that there Is a "cure" in the salt water today, and in former days, excursions to ocean beaches were popular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15


 Total cost of repairing damages to Gaffney, Walsh, Webster, and Slo- cum schools during the summer was $212.95, according to a report by Acting Inspector of school Build ings John McGowan. The inspec- tor said Gaffney school was broken into and ventilators and the roof hatch cover were stolen. At Walsh school, he said that windows and sashes were broken, and glass was also broken at Webster and Slocum schools.
 After considerable discussion, the board voted to send 8 letter to Mayor Hayes requesting that he ask for stricter policing of school prop erty. The board also voted to send Inspector McGowan to police head quarters to discuss the matter of strict protection with Superintend- ent William A. Roach.
 Individual board members made several suggestions regarding the problem. Commissioner Louis E. Bria asked whether 1t was possible to insure the school buildings against vandalism, and to reply from Pres ident J. Walsh that there is no spe- cific insurance rate for such g mat ter, he said that stores are insured against holdups. President Walsh said he would investigate.
 Commissioner Harry c. Post sug- gested that signs, warning vandals that they will be prosecuted If ar- rested, be placed on school property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
MINSTREL, DANCE
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Playground Group to Benefit By Community
 House Show
Washington Hill

Washington Hill talent will be on parade tomorrow night at minstrel and dance in the Community House for the benefit of the playground group. Receipts will be used to de- fray expenses of the group in prep aration for the playground pageant at Hamilton Park late this month.
 Francis P. Sheehan will be master of ceremonies. Curtain will be at 8 D. m. and following the show danc- ing will continue until II p. m. with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
CONSCIENCE BOTHERED

Hartford, Conn, Aug. l5-(UP)-A large insurance company received 8 $20 money order today from g Cal- fiornia woman who wrote her cor- science had bothered her because she was not Illegally or morally" en- titled to the money. She added, however, you will have to forgive the interest due on the sum since it's payment"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
Italian Feast Plans
 Nearing Completion
Neopoitans Arrange Celebration for September in
 Town Plot-Band Concert to Stud Program

spending secretary of the commit tee.
 Carmine Eterginio is general chairman, assisted by Angelina Tes- ta, Moses Eterginio, treasurer, and Angelina Tomo, Mici,ael Testa, Pa- ola Guglielmo, Paolina Guglielmo, Frank Moffa and Salvatore Moffa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
SCORY INJURED

Cut in the arm by glass, Oliver Scory, of 453 Homestead avenue, was treated by Dr. Edward A. Post al St. MaIy,s hospital today.
 Hospital attaches said the man suffered a laceration of the right forearm while working on a window pane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
NOT ENGAGED

London, Aug. l5. (UP)-Reports that Miss Kathleen Kennedy, daughter Of American Ambassador Joseph ?. Kennedy, was engaged to marry the MarQuess of Harrington, heir to the Duke Of Devonshire, were denied today by sources close to the Kennedy family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
School Authorities
 To Resist Vandalism
Commissioners Hear Report on Damages to School
 Buildings-Appeal to Police for Protection

Measures prevent vanda damage to school buildings discussed at special meeting of the Board Of Edr- ation at Crosby High school this morning The meeting proving payroll bills for aborers engaged in preparing for the replacement of boilers in Webster school The payroll which approved by the board the weeks August T A,,r,,c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15

Which cigarette gives the most actual smoking for your money3 Here are the facts recently con- 6rmed through impartial labo- xatory tests of 16 of the largest selling brands:
 T CAMELS were found to con. - tain MORE TOBACCO BY WEIGHT than the average for the IS other of the largest.sell. ing brands.
 2 CAMELS BURNED SLOW- & ER THAN ANY OTHER BRAND TESTED 25e5 SLOWER THAN THE AVER AGE TIME OF THE IS OTHER OF THE LARGEST SELLING BRANDS! By burning 2s95 slower, on the average, Camels give smokers the equivalent of , EXTRA SMOKES PER PACKl l3 In the same tests, CAMELS - HELD THEIR ASH FAR LONGER than the average time for all the other brands.
 Buy skrewdly. Get extra smoking and also enjoy the cooler, milder, tastier smoking of Camel's long burning cosflier tobaccos. Camel is the quality eisarette every smoker can afford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15

Neopolitans and natives o: de- scendants of Provincia D'Avellino, Italy, are taking active part in ar- arrangements for the celebration of the feast day of the Madonna Di- Monte Vergine, to be held Septem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15

For co miutes each morning and an hour every afternoon 800 work CTS in . plant in Pendleton, Eng land. will have music from loud- speakers in the wOrkr0ous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15
N OTTO E

You can have your own UphoIster- than new in w0rkmanshipt lower than new in prieei equal to new in looks. Dial 3-O72O. MICHAEL !. ROOssIN, 68B Cooke St.. Water bury's Expert and Leading Uph0I- stereP. 10th Year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15

Russia has abandoned its plan of obtaining lumber from Siberia because the transportation to other parts of the country presented great difficulties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-15

for unemployment compensation. Under the amended law the system continues except employers must pay the 3 per cent levy to the fed- eral government only on salaries up to 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16
SECRET SERVICE
AGENT WARNS
Forgery Of Uncle Sans
Checks Becoming Seri-
GUS Problem

william A. Higgins Of the United
states secret Service, revealed today
IA q broadcast Of the "United States
government Reports" weekly series
renresentlng the Federal Govern
yhent Agencies, that forgery Of
lchecks issued by Uncle Sam had be-
come o problem cf'real concern.
mr.. Higgins declared that WPA
checks accounted for more than half
az tie 10000 forgeries Of government
checks investigated BY the Secret
Service last year. A total Of 2.2!4
persons were convicted and sent &c
prison.
aWith the increasingly large NUM-
her 81 checks being issued for relief,
Social Security, Railroad Retire.
ment and other activities Of the gov
eminent" said Agent Higgins, "for-
gerry has become an important re.
| sponsibiiity for the Secret Service"
y he pointed out In his talk over
WTIC that while the government
has set DIP numerous safeguards
against such forgeries, II is upto the
merchants and others who might
have occasion to cash government
checks TO insist upon complete and
proper Identification II the practice
Is TO be stopped.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16

With an entrance rate Of $500 an
nuaily, Tests will be held In Hart
ford. Bridgeport, New Haven, Nor
wich and Waterbury. The Anal GATE
for fling applications Is December
20.
The former employees have pro-
tested that on the reopening OF the
lanes they should be permitted TO
resume work without examinations
because they were IN the CLASSIFIED
service under the merit system ana
on the unemployment list.
Forthcoming tests, Governor Bald
win made public the text Of O letter
from Chairman Samuel F. Fisher
OF the Highway Safety Commission
In which he said that It's members
feel that failure TO select inspectors
by examination may be fataW te
the effectiveness OF the inspections.
Colonel Fishers letter said that n
such tests were not required ut II
quite uncertain whether the Com
mission would favor the reopening o.
the lanes" Among the former IN
spectors, he said, many were ex,
cellent, some probably incompetent,
and that many undoubtedly woult
qualify under any examination"
In announcing the examination
and o new classification unde
which oil motor vehicle inspector
including those engaged In licens
ing, gasoline station inspection
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16

January "a. The successful BIDDER
will be determined by the commits
sion, which includes the Governor
state Treasurer Joseph =. Talbot
and Finance Commissioner Q. Glenn
Saxon, on the basis Of the lowest
net interest cost to the state. .
The bonds, authorized by Q special
act OF the 1889 General Assem-
bly,, will mature over Q 20-years pc.
ROD in amounts Of t2S,o00 In odd
numbered years and $4,000 "
even numbered years. Interest Will
be payable seinl-annuaiiy. /,
Bidders are to name the rate or
rates Of interest In multiples Of one
eighth Of I per cent. No bid Of less
than the bonds par value will be
considered. All proposals must be
accompanied by Q certified check for
two per cent Of the par value OF
the bonds bid for, and the com.
mission reserves the right TO reject
any or all bids.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16
Finnish Day In
State On Sunday

Connecticut win observe Finnish
Day on sunday. Gov. Raymond =.
Baldwin having issued q proclama-
tlon setting aside the day for pray-
ers for the suffering people Of the
tiny republic.
Tho governors proclamation fol-
lows: ss
"Acting at the request Of Her
bert Hoover, chairman Of the Einns
ish Relief Fund Inc, and In CO.
operation with the governorsT Of
our several states,. gladly pro-
claim Sunday, Dec. II, next, Fin
land Day. WA w
II cali upon all officers In au-
thority in our cities and towns TO
bring to the attention Of the peo-
pie the sad plight OF the non-con1-
blatant men and the women and
children OF Finland.
II urge the priests, ministers
and religious leaders Of Gil de-
nominations and In all places OF
/ public worship In this state, to
lead their people In prayers for
the suffering people Of Finland
and In asking the intercession Of
the Ruler Of All Nations, for the
innocent, the weak and oppressed.
'The people Of Finland have
nobly met every obligation, moral
and contractual, that they ever
owed to the United States Of
America. They have struggled
vaiiantly to maintain In their land
free institutions Of government for
their people" M
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16
BUSY SHOPPING
DAY EXPECTED
/ by MERCHANTS
Only Week Left Before
Christmas !; Extra Police
Go on Duty

Merchants were ready for
one of the busiest days OF the
year today as the Christmas
shopping period entered its
last week. Morning crowds
indicated that heavy bust
ness would be done later IN
the day. Police Superintend-
ent william ]. Roach had
extra men on duty to handle
vehicular and pedestrian
traffic.
stores will be open until 8 o'clock
tonight, and will be open until the
same hour each night next week the
beautiful lighting effects In the bust:
ness district give the city carnival
air as darkness falls, and they have
won much praise. The community
Christmas tree on the Green will be
lighted tonight for the first time.
The city hall Is also bedecked with
holiday lights and decorations.
Most merchants consider today
the opening OF real rush" period. In
addition to extra salespeople who
have been at work, stu more tempo
rary workers will be on hand today
and next week.
A heavy demand for Christmas
trees and wreaths Is reported about
the city. Markets report that many
families have already placed their
e orders for Christmas turkeys and
chickens.
stores report that stocks OF
Christmas gifts are still plentiful.
Shoppers are advised TO make their
purchases today or early next week
otherwise they may be disappointed
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16
What! NosS!anta
Cgq,ls.st LOOK Again

A ycAnsstSr Who complain.
I'd 10 The Democrat that he
hadn't seeM o single Santa
Claus On, NheA downtown stores
lust dldnt leek hard enough,
Il turned ont to-day. Eor there
sre two real. 3esly' ssntas ON
one d al \ ths IEowland-
Hughes GO. store, and The
other u ths W. 7. Grant GO.
store. \ e'a' M
Even %, there b met the
abundance Of Santa Clauses
that the city had In past years.
Then almost every Toy depart
ment had lts own Santa, ana
there were others ON she
streets. &N
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16
LANE INSPECTORS
TESTSSCHEDULED
Merit System Exams to Be
Held in Hartford EARLY
Next Month

State Personnel Director Harry
w. Marsh announced Thursday
plans for merit system examina-
tions January 8 for state motor We.
hicle inspectors, as preparations for
reopening OF the testing lanes, clos
ed since last March, moved ahead.
In the face OF threats by former
employees that they might take
their case to court, Mr.. Marsh said
that such employees would not get
their old Jobs back without exariil-
alton but would be required to pass
the tests along with other april
cants for the i04 positions open.
Two examinations will be held, he
announced, one for the position Of
inspection supervisor, paying an en-
trance rate OF 81 800 O year and the
other for motor vehicle inspector
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16
STATE TREASURER
CETSNEW DUTIES
Talbot on Committee to
Pick Lowest Bidder on
Dormltory Job

The state Of Connecticut today
will advertise for bids on O e460,00o
bond issue for the construction OF
new dormitories at the University
OF Connecticut, Governor Baldwin
announced Thursday after 0 meet
Ing In his office Of the State Col
lege Bond Commission.
Sealed proposals for the purchase
OF the serial issue will be opened
at the Capitol ct noon Monday
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-16

traffic violation work and similar
activities, will be listed, Mr.. Marsh
said that "the unemployment list,
from which the old employees say
they should be drawn, Is inappro.
PIRATE for the purpose OF providing
the necessary help for restoration Of
the inspection lanes"