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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-29

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-29
Carlo Comes In Comedy To Hamrc Music Box Thater Friday
William Boyd Stars on New
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-29

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-29

cartoon upon which hundreds Of
artists have been working for more
than two years. brings TO life one
Of the bost-liked fantasies % all
times. the story OF the English
sailor who encountered unheard-of
adventures In a land OF miniature
people.
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Travels" IL made up Of eight num-
bers written especially for the Pic
ture. seven OF them by the Robin.
Ranger team that produce
Thanks for the Memory" and
Love In Bloom
Sharing the screen Ia "Our
Nelghbors Carriers" with Fay
Banter In the lead role.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-12-29
MeIvyn Douglas Co-Stsrs In
UItra-Modern "Ninotchka"
Film Given High Praise by Eastern Critics; Jane
Wymsn and Dick Forsn Featured In Mystery
Thriller Titled Private Detective"

Carlo sings Carlo Dances and Carlo laughs in her frs
picture in two and her first venture into sophisticated
modern romantic comedy. The picture is "Nnotchka" il
which the Swedish star Friday to the Music Boz
theater
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
GEORGE MUSICA
 QUESTIONED TODAY
Trail Leads Back to COn= necticut BOotlegging
 Activities Years Ago
(SpeciaI to The Democrat)

New York, Jan. 17.-The trail of the II million dollars missing from assets of McKesson & Rob- bins by the peculations of the Mu- sica brothers led back to bootlegging activities in Connecticut a dozen years ago as the fed CT a grand jury continued questioning one of the brothers, George Diet rich-Musica today.
 Reported to be ready to involve numerous persons living in Con- necticut in the operations of the Girard Hair Tonic Co.,, which F. Donald Coster- Philip Musica used as a first step toward control of McKesson & Robbins, George Mu- sica revealed that bootleggers bought the hair tonic and "recov- cred" the grain alcohol in the product for illicit liquor traffic.
 Officials predicted that George Musica, free on bail, will help the federal investigators unravel the long story of financial manipula- tions to the point where much of the missing money will be account ed for by numerous deals ln all manners of products. Along this line of questioning, various former off, cials in Connecticut, as well as law yers and politicians, will be called to explain their association with the Girard Drug Company, McKesson & Robbins and the Musicas, Philip, George and Robert.
 xxyIA hovra fnctifnJ are former National Committeeman Archibald McNeil, of Bridgeport, who was asked to explain payments of $400 month in 1885 from Mc- Kesson & Robbins. He told the grand jury that he received the money as free for services as public relations counsel.
 Another witness, Attorney Ben- jamin Slade of New Haven, who started receivership proceedings through Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy, of Hartford, as counsel for Coster- Musica, declined to testify regarding communications from his late client and was upheld in this contention by Federal Judge William Bondy. Due for questioning concerning payments from McKesson & Rob- bins of $6,900 annually is Harry Me- Kenzie, of Bethel, longtime Re- publican "boss" and chief aide to the late J. Henry Roraback.
 Most of the directors of the com- pany have appeared before the att torney general in his separate in vestigation of the drug firms af- fairs but they are expected to be summoned to testify further before the grand jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Japanese Group Threatens To Destroy American Fleet

, tween Japan and the United States and Great Britain were rapidly ag- gravated?" asked the open letter. we are compelled to point out that your excellency must assume re- sponsibility for whatever measures Japan takes in retaliating against sanctions which Great Britain and the United States are preparing to impose"
 The letter followed an editorial in the Kokumin Shimbun, a small newspaper without great influence, which circulates largely in military circles, asserting that Japan does not intend to interfere with Amer ica's China policy if it is only econ- omic, but that should it develop poli- tical significance Japan, with its fleet, must destroy Americas naval operations"
 The editorial questioned the pro- posed fortification by the United States of Guam and Wake Islands, asserting that it would be incom- patable with Americas naval policy and probably represented the views of military clique instead of the American people.
 The Shiunso society is a private political organization. Names of its members are not made public. Since the start of the Chinese Japanese war it has led the anti-British move nlent in Japan. At one time the or ganization was backed by the power full Seiyukai, one of the two leading political parties. It is generally be- lieved that some political group is financing it now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

Tokyo, Jan. 17.-(UP)-The pow erful ultra-nationalist secret organi- ration called Shiunso, or the "Pur- pie Cloudy Society,"" published an open letter to President Roosevelt today threatening retaliatory meas ures ii the United States and Great Britain imposed economic sanctions against Japan. The letter asserted that Japan was beginning to feel that the United States was an un- friendly power.
 The letter, published in Nichi Ni- chi, one of the largest newspapers in Japan, deplored Anglo-American CO., operation in the Far East and said the United States should regard Great Britain and not Japan as an aggressor nation. It was published as paid advertisement.
 The United States and Great Bri- tain were following 8 parallel course in strong representations opposing Japan's plan to form an Asiatic economic bloc comprising Japan, Manchukuo and China, at the ex- pense of the commercial interests in China of other powers. The two great English speaking nations have informed Japan they upheld the principle of the "open door" to China, guaranteed by the nine pow CT treaty, which Japan maintains is obsolete and proposes to nullify by unilateral action.
 Since the United States has ir- ritated Japan by highly provocative words and actions, how can your excellency won&ar Naa< -slations be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Compensation Agreements

Agreements in which compensa- tion will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed and approved this morning in the office of Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch as follows:
 Graves and Hemmes, Inc, Great Harrington. Mass, and Law renee Braig, Hillsdale, N. Y., puncture wound in right foot, $13.21 beginning July 21, 1888.
 Arute Brothers, Inc, New Bri- tain, and George Frumerin, East Bridgewater, Mass, mild concus- sion, $14.62 beginning September 4, 1888.
 Richard and Irma Kountz, Sharon, and Leonard Prindle, Sharon, confusion of the right shoulder, $8.63 beginning Decem- Der !, 1888.
 Philip B. Waugh, Morris, and Ralph Sim0ne, Dalton street, Oak vile, confused side, fractured ribs, and traumatic shock, $11.71 be- ginning November 29, 1888.
 Rocco DeCOrs0, I'll Atwood avenue, and AurellO Battestoni, 1470 Baldwin street, strained back, $21 maximum, beginning Decem- Der 28, 1888.
 E. J. Manville O., and James D. Calvin, A 1-2 Williams street, cut on wrist, S13.97 beginnin December 21, 1888.
 Magic Auto Supply Co.,, and Herman Rothman, 261 Grove street, injured right knee, S17.5O beginning January 8, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
|YOSKA-VINCENT UTTER CHAMPS
Prize Waltz Contest of Brooklyn A. C. Results
 in Tie

Nancy Vincent and Benny Yoska won the prize jitterbug contest con- ducted by the Brooklyn A.. c. at their clubroons Sunday while the old-fashioned prize waltz contest resulted in a tie. Honors were split by the teams of Mrs. Anthony Stokes and Peter Massonet and MT. and Mrs. Edward Conlon.
 Judges in the former competition were Solly Friedman, Patrick Cron- an and Edward Conlon while the waltz judges were Representative Daniel Mahaney, Solly Friedman, Anthony Stokes and Rudy Bercier. The entire program was arranged by John "Skiddo" Dumschott who plans another big entertainment program Sunday, January 29. Others on last Sundays program were Louie Ferrari who acted as master of ceremonies, Billy Carbon, vocal ist, Louie Invenuto, dancer. Jim Kenny, tap dancer, and Little Louise, military. tap dancer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Society Notes

Mrs. Charles Erk of Curtiss street, Naugatuck, is convalescing at the Waterbury hospital following an operation.
 MT. and Mrs. John Munson of Thomaston avenue are spending sev- eral days with relatives in Lee, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. George Post of North Main street have returned to their home after spending several days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul Daly of Vol cott street are spending a few days In New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Grant of Highland avenue has returned after spending the past weekend with relatives in Scranton, Pa.
 Miss Kathleen Lincoln of Revere street is spending few days in New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Megin were given a surprise housewarming re- gently at their new home in Vol colt by a group of friends. The party was arranged by MT. and Mrs. Fred Lux. The couple received a mahogany table from the group which included MT. and Mrs. Lux, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Bonaker, MT. and Mrs. Roy Halitzer, MT. and Mrs. Armand Brown, MT. and Mrs. Lee Brown, MT. and Mrs. John Bunnell, Jr., MT. and Mrs. George Bunnell, Mir. and Mrs Harris Crandell, MT. and Mrs. Walter Northrop, MT. and Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss, MT. and Mrs. William McCristie, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Crandell, MT. and Mrs. Cliff ford Aspinwall. MT. and Mrs. Frank Ereger, Mrs. Ina Warrington, Mrs. Bessie Crandell, Miss Routh Molin and Francis Copes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Marriage Intentions

Joseph Casaly, 932 Watertown avenue, and Veronica Hartwick, 51 Ridgefield avenue.
 Sebastian Damiani, 145 Center street, Thomastoli, and Josephine Gugliotti, 898 North Main street.
 John Trzaski, Beacon Falls, and Elsie Miglietta, 149 Locust street.
 Leo Drainville, 66 East Liberty street, and Julia Tora, 675 South Main street.
 William M. Gyuricsko, 46 Chest nut avenue, and Doris M. Maloney 55 Johnson street.
 John Versickas, 742 Washing ton avenue, and Gertrude Pakul, 156 Alder street.
 Frank M. De Pierro, 42 Win- chester avenue, and Theresa L. Di Pietro, 163 East Main street.
 Philip ]. Dahle, Litchfield, and Doris M. Ashley, Litchfield.
 John Januskas, 1162 Bank street, and Stephanie Sinkus, 82 Norton street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Lutherans Reappoint
 Organist And Sexton
Zion Evangelical Church Reports Last Evening Show
 Parish Had Great Financial Year in l938

Rev. W. Einar Kron, called atten- ton to the many special events that had been held during 1938. Outstanding among them were the installation service in March, when pastor Kron was installed into office by the Rev. Dr. B. Julius Hulteen of Hartford, president of the New England Conference, the Luther League rally and the Re- gional Stewardship Rally, both held in November. At the Luther League rally, the Rev. Wilton E. Bergstrand, executive secretary of the Augustana Synod Luther League, with headquarters in Min neapolis, was the speaker.
 A visit in July by the only living former pastor of Zion, the Rev. J. Herman OlSson of Los Angeles, California, brought great joy to the parishioners who remembered his ten year period of service in Wa terbury.
 The three hundredth anniversary of the Lutheran Church in America was celebrated with special Serv- ice on October g, when Rev. Elmer L. Olson, of New Britain, revealed some interesting facts in the history of the Lutheran Church in America.
 Pastor Kron's report stated that there had been a net increase of thirteen adults and four children in the membership of the church. One member, Mrs. Mathilda Strom, a charter member of Zion, was called away by death.
 In closing his report Rev. MT. Kron expressed on behalf of the congregation a word of appreciation to the local press for its cooperation. He also expressed his personal ap- preciation to the membership for kindness, cooperation and good will.
 The reports of the financial secre- tary and of the treasurer of the congregation showed that the best year Zion church has had finan- cially was in 1888.
 Election of officers resulted as follows:
 Congregational secretary - How ard c. Anderson, reelected.
 Honorary Deacon Andrew Roden.
 Deacons for three years-J. Her man Johnson, reelected, and Ever cit Grahn.
 Trustees for three years - John B. Ericsson, Albert J. Johnson, Harry G. Ross, all reelected.
 Church Organist Herbert J. Bohlin, reelected.
 Church Sexton - J. Emil Ander- son, reelected.
 Church auditors Arnold Swan- son and George Anderson.
 It was voted to continue the practice of holding one Swedish service a month. Deacorls and trus- tees elected at this meeting will be installed into office at the Sum- day morning Service on January 29. Reports were given by the fol- lowing organizations: Sunday School, Daughters of Zion, Iduna Circle, Luther League, Lutheran Brotherhood, Women's Missionary Society and the Church Choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Local Legislators
 Introduce 30 Bills Representative Guastaferri Seeks to Abolish Of- flee of Town Clerk. - Cuhane Would Legalize
 Bngo.

companies of Connecticut Gin skele- ton form.
 Amending the merit system act of Connecticut for state employees Gin skeleton form).
 Affecting the Fire and Police De- partments of Waterbury Gin skele- ton form);
 By request-a resolution naming Philip N. Bernstein judge of the city court of Waterbury.
 By request-a resolution naming Fred Whelan judge of the town court Greenwich. ~. Not by request-a resolution nam- ing William K. Lawlor judge of the city court of Waterbury.
 Providing that the presiding off, cer of the first election distrcit shall make election returns;
 Affecting the board of finance of the City of Waterbury Gin skele- ton form).
 Amending the state liquor laws Gin skeleton form).
 Reorganizing and enlarging the Public Utilities Commission Gin skeleton form);
 Power of Removal
 Amending the charter of the City of Waterbury concerning the duties of the mayor. This was requested by J. Warren Upson, chairman of tbe Republican Town Committee and concerns the removal of department heads for cause, as well as power and supervision over departmental employees within the limit of ap- propriations;
 Amending the charter of the City of Waterbury on the qualification of voters;
 Empowering the commissioners of New Haven County to issue bonds not more than $3OO,O00 with the ap- proval of the senators and repre- sentatives of the county for the purpose of purchasing land and making additions to the county courthouse at Waterbury;
 Providing a $25-a-week pension for widow of Lieut.. John J. OLeary, late of the Waterbury Fire depart ment. His death occurred last Sep tember II.
 Calling for construction of the Raymond E. Baldwin Highway from Newtown to Pennington and con- struction of bridge over Lake Zoar. This route would be consid- cred an important outlet from the Merritt Highway: Seeking appointment by the gov- ernor of an unemployment relief commission of five members, one to be the Labor Commissioner, to sur- vey the unemployment situation in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
GRADUATE NURSES
 ASKED TO ENROLL
Local Red Cross Roll Far BelOW'Other COnneCti=
 cut Cities

An appeal to Waterbury gradu- ate nurses to register with the Red Cross for service in time of emer- gency was made today by Miss Jeannie Heppel, chairman of the local Red Cross nursing commit tee. In an open letter to all graduate nurses of the city, Miss Heppel today points out that only 33 of more than 600 nurses in this city are available for active duty should state of emergency arise.
 There would have been a grave problem, she says, if Waterbury had been in the direct path of the September hurricane, or if some other calamity should befall the city. The local Red Cross nursing roll, she states, is far below that of any other city in Connecticut.
 Nurses registered with the Red Cross signify their willingness to serve in times of public emergency Their names are kept on file, and they are immediately notified if their services are ever needed.
 Miss Heppers appeal follows:- "An Open Letter to
 All Graduate Nurses:
 Do you know that of over 600 graduate nurses in Waterbury only 33 would be available for active duty should an emergency arise? Our city was fortunate last fall; we might not come out so well another time.
 Only Red Cross nurses in the first reserve are available for &C., tive duty in time of disaster. The first reserve is made up of nurses under 40.
 We have only B registered in Waterbury. That would mean calling in nurses from out of the city or out of the state. Don't you think that would be dis grace to our local nurses?
 Won't you, if under 40, enroll with the Red Cross at once and be ready to help in an emer- gency?
 Please get in touch with Flor ence Anderson, Watertown, Conn.,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Market Opens Today
 With Irregular Mood
Cotton Futures to Points Lower; All Steels Dipped
 Anaconda Copper Lost Nearly One Point

1 to 8 points lower.
 Bethlehem Steel opened at 72 3 of l 1-8. Other steels dipped smai amounts and non-ferrous metal eased with Anaconda, which los nearly point.
 Railroad issues were steady. Som| utilities and mercantile issues slip ped off. Motors lost fractionally.
 Chrysler opened at 75 1-4 of 1-2 General Motors, 1000 shares at q of IA; U. s. Steel GA of 5-8; Nev York Central 19 5-8 off 1-8; Penn sylvania railroad 1000 shares at 2l unchanged; Goodrich p 5-8 un changed; Radio corporation 2 1-2 III 1-8; American Telegraph 152 un changed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Measles :!

Waterbury reported 32 cases of measles to the state depart ment of health last week but the incidence of the disease here apparently was on the wane to- day.
 On the other hand, measles cases in the state showed a con- siderable increase last week, 184 against 143 cases during the preceding week. Hartford was high with A cases reported last week, and New Hartford re- ported 25 cases. There were 20 cases of the disease reported from Meriden, 10 from New Ha- ven.
 Waterbury reported three cases of scarlet fever, two of whooping cough, and three cases of lObar pneumonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Legislatiue Notes

Hartford, Jan. IT - A rush of bills is expected at the Capitol during the next three days, since all proposed new legisaliton must be in by Friday, the 20th. New bills, however, can be introduced thereafter in committee.
 The legislative committee of the State Police Association will meet here Thursday to discuss proposed police bills. Lieutenant William Pollard of Waterbury is a member of this committee.
 Among the most largely attend ed public hearings will be those on new liquor legislation. The Connecticut Liquor Dealers Board of Trade is represented at the Capitol by Harmon A. Genlot, of Waterbury, executive secretary.
 Bremen of the state have been evincing interest in bills which would exempt the driver of fire apparatus from civil liability in case of accident. In Waterbury and other cities, the driver may now be sued, though damage claims ordinarily are paid by the community.
 Little opposition is expected to develop against the alternate juror bill. It would legalize the use of spare" jurors to prevent mistrials in protracted criminal and civil cases in the state courts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Spotlighting Brass City News
Party for Jasper

Attorney Frederick c. Smed- ley, Merit System leader in Waterbury, will be toastmaster at the testimonial dinner in honor of Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport, tonight at the Y. M. c. A.
 Among other speakers will be Martin Plunkett, of Wallingford state secretary of the party, and John Shenton, Bridgeport city treasurer.
 Local members of the Socialist party remarked that plans for placing a full Socialist ticket in the field at next falls election will be considered at the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17

A decision to make a constitu- tional change so that the number of deacons of the congregation will equal the number of trustees was made at the annual meeting of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church in the church parlors last eve ming. This change in the congre- gational constitution must be sanc- tioned by tn, New England Con- ference of the Augustana Synod at its annual meeting in June to be- come effective. If the change is made the number of deacons will be not less than nine and not more than twelve.
 In his annual report to the con- gregation, the pastor of the church,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
"MikeS" Confused

Michael Rossi, of 60 Grand street, well known barber, is not the Michael Rossi mentioned in reports from the court of com- mon pleas in which a default judgment was rendered in favor of the Merchants Trust Com- pany. Non-payment of notes is involved in the action. Another Michael Rossi, but not the barber, is the defendant in the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Court Verdi

Three candidates were init11ted and eight membership applica- tions were received at meeting of Court Verdi, Foresters of Amer ica, at Liberty hall last night. Dis trict Deputy John Humphrey ad- dressed the meeting.
 Michael Castaldi presideu at the meeting. Plans for winter and spring programs were made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Friendship Lodge

Installation ceremonies were held last night at Turn Hall by Friendship Lodge, Sons of Herr mann. The following officers were inducted. President, Richard Krause; vice-president, Jacob Breuer; corresponding secretary, Edward Kunde; financial secre- tary, Emil Kazmeier; treasurer, Fritz Cramer, Sr.; secretary of the sick benefit committee, Alex Drapatin; outside guard, Rich ard Groetzebach; inside guard, George Hassinger; auditors, Ed ward Koslosky, Carl Volles, Albert Mitchell and Fred Cramer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
Aviglianese

Officers of the Women's Avi- glianese Society were installed at exercises last night at Moose Hall. Leonard SantarSierO and Mrs. Theresa Lucia were the in-
 Stalling officers.
 Officers installed were: Presi- dent, Miss Mary D. Mecca; vice. president, Dr. Grace M. SantorO; recording secretary, Miss Mary Maselli; assistant recording Secre- tary, Rita Piacentino; financial secretary, Miss Gertrude LORus- so; assistant financial secretary, Mary G. Antonacci; counsellor. Mrs. Gertrude Mecca; treasurer, Mollie Lucia; trustees, Mrs. Therest Lucia, Miss Gertrude Rosa, ana Miss Mary Santarsiero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-17
BARNEY VILLA WINS

Holyoke, Mass, Jan. 17-(UP)- Barney Villa, Albany, N. Y, middle weight, knocked out Bobby Little oi Holyoke in the fifth round of a scheduled six-round main bout at Valley arena last night. The local negro was floored twice by his south paw opponent before finally being counted out in the fifth. Villa weighed 156 and Little 159.