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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
DEWEY TO VISIT
 HIS NATIVE TOWN
Citizens of OwOssO, Mich., Ready to Welcome Fa-
 nous Prosecutor

Owosso. Mich, Aug. 21. CUP)- Townsmen restrained their en- thusiasm today but awaited with interest the arrival of Owosso's most famous son-District Attorney Thomas Dewey. They wondered if Owosso was about to give the Re- publican party a presidential can- didate.
 Dewey left New York last night to visit his mother, Mrs. George Martin Dewey, here. Mrs. Dewey will mo- tor to Detroit thic morning to meet her son at the station and they will come here this afternoon.
 Townsmen had planned public reception and extensive ceremonies for Dewey, but these were can- celled, ostensibly because Dewey had been forced to delay his visit one week by the hunt for Louis Oepke) Buchalter. But it was generally un- derstood here that he wanted to avoid giving the appearance that his visit to his mother was actually a means of obtaining publicity with vew of obtaining the Republican presidential nomination.
 Dewey wrote townsmen, in re- sponse to invitations, that he would make no speeches during the week he plans to spend with his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
YOUTH CONFESSES
 FIVE BURCLARlES
River Street Youth Held
 for Trial Under Bonds of $2,OOO

Accused of five house burglaries Frederic Maringela, 20, of 89 River street, arrested last night by Pa- trolman Jo-eph Cavanaugh. was granted a continuance until We'd nesday by Judge Theobald E. Con- way in city court today. and held in lieu of bonds of $2,000.
 According to police, Maringela, who was bound over to the next term of criminal superior court last June on charges of breaking and entering, admitted being involved in the five burglaries. Jewelry, watches and other loot were recov- cred.
 Stanley Kloss, 37. of 32 Starview street, arrested last night on charges of breach of the peace after dis turbance at his home, was fined SIS and costs, the fine suspended for 90 days.
 Charged with breach of the peace, Hugh G. Mcdonald, 30, of Bristol was granted a continuance of 90 days. Frank Peauffrey, 25, of le Chapel street, arrested yesterday by Lieut.. Patrick Hobart on charges of violating the licuor law, was given a continuance until Sept. 5.
 Two other cases of breach of the peace were disposed of as follows:
 Edgard Williams, 55, colored, oi 259 West Grove street, sentenced suspended for six months; Florence Alveen, 38, colored, of 133 North Elm street. suspended fine Of $5 anc costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
HEAVY RAINFALL
 OVER WEEKEND
Early Sunday Morning Storm Floods City's
 Streets

The heaviest rain of the season fell during a prolonged storm Sat- urday and Sunday morning, bringing good news to farmers but causing traffic delays, miniature floods and minor property damage. Almost two and half inches of rain fell during the storm. which was accompanied during its most violent stages by a screaming wind.
 The rainfall did not cease until after 8 o'clock yesterday morning Early church goers found streets gutters and crosswalks buried under several inches of water. Sewers had been hard pressed to handle the thousands of gallons of water that poured into them.
 Early stages of the storm Saturday night were gentle enough but by midnight and thereafter the rain was teeming down at terrific rate. The strong wind hurled down many small branches of trees.
 The rain was of little benefit to the temperature, however. and again yesterday the city sweltered through a day of uncomfortable heat and humidity. The temperature reached a high of 88 degrees yesterday after noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
Housing Census Seen
 As Progressive Step
Authorization By Congress First Step in Making Avail
 able Basic Information for Building Demand

Chicago, H., Aug. 21-Authoriza- tion of national census of housing, which was made by Congress in the final hours of the session just clos ed, will make available for the first time in each community of the country Gas well as on a national scale) basic information needed for sound private judgments as to ex- isting supply of dwellings and dwell ling units in relation to existing de- mand, E. L. Ostendorf, Cleveland, Ohio, president of the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards, points out.
 While only a single census is pro- vided for in the present legislation (S.2240, that count, to be made in 1940 in conjunction with the six teenth decennial census of popula- tion, is bound to be of far-reaching importance as a fact foundation for private enterprise in the period we are entering, both as to new con- struction and as to rebuilding of ex- isting structure to fit the need of our changed times, the AsSociati tion pointed out in telegrams addressed to committees of the Congress call ing attention to the importance of making such count at this time.
 Because of the great practical im- portance of having local data made available as early as possible in each individual community, the As sociation, MT. Ostendorf states, will ask that at the time of setting up the census plans provision be made that would facilitate the earliest re- lease of the basic facts found.
 Cite Milwaukee Resolution
 During floor consideration of the new legislation members of Con- gress stressed resolutions adopted by the National Association of Real Estate Boards at its last annual convention Gin Milwaukee, in Co., tober) as indicative of the very gen. eral need felt by the real estate and construction industry for objective information on housing supply-de- mand for guidance of owners, build CTS, and investors. The data is ex- pected to be of great public value also, as a basis for the formation and adjustment of national policies in the field. The resolution adopt ed in Milwaukee pointed out that the decennial census offers an op- portunity flor the collection of much helpful data to those interest," ed in housing and. city building with respect to real estate conditions, home ownership. taxation, and home financing" and asked Con- gress to authorize collection of such
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
POPULAR OUTING
 BOOSTS AID FUND

Hundreds of local and out-of-town people yesterday attended the first annual outing of the Italian Aid committee at Lakewood park, where games and music were featured. Proceeds of the affair will be used to aid needy Italians of the city.
 A concert by George Gentile's band was given in the early after noon and evening. Paulette Wolozin sang several solos, and the musical program was rounded out by group singing under the direction of Miss Filomena Sirica.
 The committee in charge consist ed of Frank Pope, Peter DeLeo, Um- berto Santopietro, Mrs. Fred Had den, Alderman Charles Sciullo, Mrs Louis Schiapps, Doris Jacaruso, Mrs May Fisher and Mrs. Lena Di Jos eph.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
CHASE FOREMEN
 TO VISIT FAIR

More than 800 members of the Chase Foremen's association and their friends will attend the Worlds Fair, September g, in company with employees of the company warehouses and branch offices in many Eastern cities. A special train will leave Wat erbury at 8:30 a. m.
 George Conlong, president of the association. Is general chairman Other committeeman are Leo Con- way. Claude Seipel, Paul Peter son. Frank seery, John Carroll Raoul Beaudette. William L. Cali gan, Ken McDonough, John Law Tor, Louis Ritucci, Tim Ferris Frank Hennessey, 0ento Orsini Clarence Nichols. John Baker. R D. Benson. c. D. Patterson, c. L. Denehy. ?. R. Majewsk and W w. Clarke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
ARTISTS, WRITERS
 CONCLUDE SESSION
F. Paul Miceli of Water bury Gives Address at
 Conference on Poetry

The first Connecticut Artists and Writers conference came to an end Saturday afternoon after a final program held in the town hall al Bethlehem. The popular Litchfield Players contributed to the program Ey staging few of the scenes from "A Dolls House." by Ibsen, which they have been presenting at the Ltchfield Hills theater. Also ap- bearing on the program was George Marshall Cragin, who sang several popular hillbilly songs, and present. ed a review of the musical comedy Let Them Have It."
 Speakers on the program were F Paul Miceli, of Waterbury, whose topic was Connecticut poetry, Ind Ida Norton Munson, who gave the group some extracts from her own work.
 According to William B. Elwell vice-principal of Crosby high school and one of the sponsors of the con- ference this first meeting of the group made up in quality for the re- latively small attendance. It is hoped that in further conferences lore people will show an interest in the outstanding speakers who give their time to speaking before the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
Following Precedent Explains Sweeney In
 Explanation Of Plan
Alderman Bane, Assistant Purchasing Agent, to Fol- low Foster Along Dismissal Route e-Raeburn,
 Auditor Slated to Go-Aldermen May Intervene

Mir. Raeburn only followed the pre- cedent established by the late Con- troller Sherwood L. Rowland, MT. Rowland, he pointed out, dismissed all Democratic employees in the of- flee except James P. Purcell and replaced them with Republicans. MT. Rowland carried his fight to oust the employees to the courts, and there was sustained in his claim that he had the power of appointment in the office, not Mayor Frank Hayes.
 "They cleaned out, didn't they" asked MT. Sweeney.
 Meantime, Republican aldermen tonight may seek to salvage, MT Fosters job. They may seek to pass a resolution setting up a city pur- chasing department, headed by MT. Foster. However, Section 88 of the city charter, still in effect, provides that the controller shall make all purchases and that no payment can be made for any goods or services not purchased by him.
 Court Battle
 The Republicans may also take the battle to court, seeking an injunction to prevent Controller Sweeney from making any purchases. This would tie up the entire city administration and make it virtually impossible for the city government to operate.
 The city charter revisions, which hocOpoa offoctiyo Tor 1 ,,ro,,ida foV a city purchasing department, headed by new offlce-holder, the director of purchases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

data as would be helpful both to private business and to public au- thorities in bringing about better use of the nations urban land re- sources.
 Fourth of National Wealth
 Reporting on the bill the Senate Committee on Banking and Curren- cy stated:
 Investment in housing represents one-fourth of our national wealth. In the form of either loans, commit ments, or guaranties, the Federal Government has an interest of ap- proximately $10,000, 100000 in hous- ing. Yet this is the one branch of our national economy where reliable statistical information Is sorely lacking"
 The count of dwelling structures and dwelling units is restricted in the bill to a collection of the most significant factual statistics.
 Not A Federal Inventory
 The national census of housing which real estate boards of the country have long urged should be made periodically, is provided fol the first time in the measure just passed. Only previous check of facts in the field on a large scale has been the Real Property Inven- tory" covering GA selected cities made in 1884 under the auspices of the Department of Commerce with the cooperation of the Civil Works Administration.
 That epochal inventory. whose top facts were released as the sur- vey was made, has had a profound effect on national thought, officers of the Association point out. And this despite the fact Containing its widest potential usefulness) that no funds for publication of the detail became available until some time after the inventory was taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
New Controller to Effect General Shakeup In Office Staff
NO JUDCESH|P
 UNTIL JANUARY
Congressman Smith Still
 Prominently Linked With Appointment

Appointment of a new federal judge in Connecticut to replace Judge Edwin s. Thomas may be de- layed until Congress meets again next January, according to word from Washington. However, no de- finite date for the appointment has been made, and the vacancy may be filled before that time.
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury is still the favored candi- date for the post. He is thought of highly by Attorney General Frank Murphy, who will recommend to the president the new appointee.
 Delay in the appointment has been due largely to factional disputes within the state Democratic organi- zation. There has been opposition expressed to the naming of Con- gressman Smith, largely because of the fact that he is the brother of J Francis Smith, state Democratic chairman. Some elements within the Democratic ranks are strongly op- posed to MT. Smith and anything he favors.
 Other candidates who had been mentioned for the federal judgeship have virtually all been eliminated from the running.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
THOUSANDS AT
 LOOP. OUTING
Lake Quassapaug Scene of Big State Gather
 ing Saturday

More than 4,OOO Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gathered at Lake Quassa- paug Saturday for the second an- nua field day of the Connecticut odd Fellows association. The event was staged for the benefit of the
 associations home at Groton.
 The Toujours Fidele marchers of the Theta Rho Girls club of Hart ford won the women's competitive drill in the feature event of the day The Torrington Odd Fellows Boys club won in the payoffs for the Odd Fellows softball championship of Connecticut and were given the cluE trophy.
 The field program of the day was under the supervision of J. Francis Roland, Crosby hgih school track coach.
 Winners of the various event. were: Mems broadjump, William Peterson, Huntsville; mied potatt race, Dean Castwell of Bridgeport mems high jump, Elmer Nider mayer of Wallingford; women's 3 legged race, Audrey and Nitric Scanlon of New Haven; mems 220 yard dash, Russell Weymer of Sey mour; girls sack race, Evelyn Rene. dict of New Haven; mems 100-yarc dash, William Peterson of Plants vile; women's 50-yard finals, Pat ricia Castell of Bridgeport; women's shoe race. Evelyn Benedict.
 The Hartford Odd Fellows defeat ed Waterbury and New Haven teams in a tug g-of-war contest.
 Muriel Scanlon, 10, of New Haven, won a sweet victory over all op- ponents in the watermelon eating contest.
 Laura Peterson of Naugatuck took first prize in the rolling pin throw ing event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

Jane Comstock, Eleanor DiBlasi Judith Suarez, Muriel Elwin. Helen Gueble, Betty Card, Doris Caro- Bengston, Lois zahnke, Barbars Rebillard, Catherine Masse, Mildred Karcher, Betty Woodward, Betty Donahue, Barbara Bowen and Elea- nor Snyder.
 Canoeing Test No. l
 Barbara Rebillard, Mildred Kaf. cher, Betty Wooward, Barbara Bow. en, Betty Donahue and Eleano, Snyder.
 Canoeing Test No. 2-Barbars Bowen, Betty Donahue and Eleanor Snyder.
 Trip to Fair Planned At recent meeting of the Price of Welch Circle, Companions of the Forest, plans were made to attend the Worlds Fair, October 9th. All members wishing to make the trip are requested to contact Mrs. James Duncan.
 The present week will mark the closing of the Waterville Playground for the present season. This morning a radio program was presented over station WATR at Il o'clock; sewing class was held from 10-12 o'clock noon, under the supervision of Miss s. Bradley. A crafts class took place from un- til o'clock this afternoon, with Miss Bernadette Barry in charge, and at 4 p. m. the pageant group journeyed to Sandy Beach, with Miss Barry, supervisor in charge, as- sisted by Winston Buxton and Thomas Garrity.
 Of special importance this eve- ming, is the volleyball practice for the city championship game to take place tomorrow night at Hamilton Park, when Watervi''e will play Washington, at 6:30 p. m. Tomorrow afternoon, at 2 p. m. a playground track meet will also be held at Hamilton Park.
 Mrs. Ralph Smallman of Brook lyn, N. Y, has been guest of Mrs. Howard Walcott on aPtterson Court for the past two weeks. Mrs. Emma Bradley of aP:terson Court has returned from a weeks vacation spent at Bantam Lake. as the guest of Mrs. William Calvin.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Twelves of Thomaston avenue left on Friday l for a week to he snent in Neu Yorl, as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. AL son J. Smith. While there, they will take in the Worlds Fair.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ackland Wright and family of Thomaston avenue are vacationing at Millinocket, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
FIRST TEST FOR
 MECHANIZED ARMY
Prepare for Start of Big Offensive To Take
 Place Wednesday

Plattsburg. N. Y, Aug. 21.-(UP) The first field army put its mec- hanized might to it's first test under wartime conditions today as 52,O0C officers and men, engaged in wal maneuvers, prepared for the start of major offensive Wednesday.
 National guardsmen of the 26tt and 43rd divisions of the first corps area opposed the 27th and 44th divi- sions of the second corps area in one engagement, but the principal inter- est was in the conflict between reg ular army troops of the first division who were lined up against the 18th infantry brigade, supported by the motorized seventh calvary brigade.
 The National guardsmen will bat tie on approximately even terms about 17,0O0 men on each side. The first division regulars will have a 5000 troop advantage, however, over the s18th infantry and mechanizeo calvary outfit. Efficiency of the motorized units is expected to over- come the advantage.
 The maneuvers, on the largest scale of the present game, began at dawn with advance units cautiously scouting as the divisions moved to- ward each other.
 It was the final exercise before the three day battle of the Sara mac" in which l6,000 U. s. Army regulars, aided by the mechanized seventh, will seek to defend the Saranac River Valley against 35,00O invading" national guard troops.
 Private Victor Gauthier of the 103rd field artillery, Of Pawtucket R. l., was scheduled to receive a citation for bravery for rescuing Private Ray Smith of the same unit from Lake Champlain. Smith was seized by cramps while swimming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
UNICO CLUB HOLDS
 OUTING TOMORROW

A discussion on plans for sending a delegation to the national con- vention in Bridgeport next month will be one of the informal business features of the Unico Clubs annual outing tomorrow in Thomaston Members of the local club as well as of the Torrington and Bristol clubs will be the guests of Attorney Humbert Mangini at his summer home.
 Ralph Davino Is chairman of the committee in charge of arrange ments. Other members include Louis Sciagliano and Joseph Rem zoni.
 A program of sporting events will precede the chief attraction of the uay-dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

It was evident, however, that Re- publican Michigan would take the opportunity of giving the prospec- tive standard bearer of the party a careful looking over. It was re- ported also that Republican lead CTS from various parts of the middle west would come to talk with him.
 Dewey was being accompanied by Paul Lockwood, one of his official assistants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

City controller defends actions in removing purchasing agent, as- sistant purchasing agent, auditor. slated to go are Alderman Thomas M. Bane, assistant purchasing agent and Alexander P. Raeburn, auditor Mr.. Bane and MT. Raeburn will be dismissed with in the next week or two. MT. Foster was at the office today, completing his work before leaving the city's service.
 No Definite Plans
 Other employees of the controllers office may also be dismissed, but MT. Sweeney said today that no de- finite plans have been made. They are mainly clerks and stenographers. Mir Sweeney said today that his dismissal of MT. Foster and the planned dismissal of Mr. Bane and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

Two more dismissals of Republ- can appointees in the controllers office will come soon, following close in the wake of that of Purchasing Agent Charles 0. Foster, who was given his notice Saturday by Con- troller Martin J. Sweeney. The two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

Past Grand Chief Ranger, Felix Guarini of this city is member of Connecticut's delegation to the su- preme convention of the Foresters of America in Atlantic City this week. The opening session took place today. Following adjourn ment the delegates and large representations of Foresters from various parts of the country will assemble in New York city for the observance of Foresters' Day at the New York World Fair.
 Included in the state delegation will be three national officers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

supreme Secfetafy James J. Walsh of Meriden, su- preme secretary, whose reelection is confidently expected by his friends and the state delegates: Past Grand Chief Ranger Walter s. McGowan, who holds the posi- tion of supreme trustee and Frank J. Barrett of Hartford, supreme auditor.
 The delegates formally selected at the recent Grand Court con- vention held in New Haven in- clude:
 M. Cole Kennedy of Hartford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
Full Weather Report

Boston Aug. 21 UP)-Wenth- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT-S show CTS tonight md Tuesday. Cooler Tuesday.
 MASSACHUSETTS, - ttereG showers tonight and Tuesday. Slightly cooler in the interior Tues. day
 RHODE ISLAND-Scattered show. CTS tonight and Tuesday. Not much change In temperature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

Supreme Trustee
 James Brunsdon of Sterling, Felix G. Guarini of Waterbury, Matthew Meskill of New Britain, and Rob- ert L. Lodge of Meriden.
 For the fete at the New York exposition Thursday, members will assemble in Rainbow avenue at 4:30 p. m. and will parade to the Court of Peace, where addresses will be given by three outstanding Foresters. A special musical pro- gram will be given, together with entertainment by theatrically prominent m bers of the countrY'S second oldest fraternity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21

When attaching bumper cleats on an automobile. be sure they do not obscure any part of the license plate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-21
MARRIAGE TESTS ACCEPTED

' Camden, N. J.-(UP) - Southern New Jersey couples have with drawn opposition to New Jerseys pre-marital blood test law. accord ing to the marriage license bureau During July, 83 couples, nearly the normal number, applied for li- censes here, compared with 20 ap- plications made in July, 1888.
 Compilations of smart women dressers in London now match. their d esses.