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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
CITY'S LIABILITY
 SUBJECT TO PROBE
Counsel Studying Question of Fire Apparatus Ans-
 wering Outside Calls

Possible liability of the city if the local fire apparatus injures anyone ln Middlebury when fighting 8 fire in that town is being investigated by Corporation Counsel Timothy s. Sul- livan.
 MT. Sullivan was asked to look into the matter by the flre board yes- terday afternoon. The subject first came up two weeks ago when Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh told the board Mayor Perriello objected to the repeated runs of the local ap- paratus to Middlebury in view of the possible liability.
 P It has been the custom of Middle bury to remit checks of varying amounts in appreciation for service rendered by the Waterbury fire de- partment. ~
 The board yesterday granted per- mission to the firemen to give their annual ball some time in February and authorized a platoon of men to be assigned to the Armistice day parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
TWO BOYS VICTIMS
 OF AUTO MISHAPS
Drivers Involved in Both Accidents Place RespOn-
 sibility On Injured

John Mantino, 5, of 11O Wood street, today was in good" condition at St. Mary's hospital where he was admitted yesterday after an automobile accident.
 The child suffered head and body injuries when struck by an auto mobile on Oak street. The driver, Frederick Drexel, 38, of 463 Wolcott street, was arrested and notified to appear in traffic court Monday.
 He told Motor Patrolman John w. Culleton, who made the arrest, that he was proceeding south on Oak street when young Mantino darted into his car.
 Another boy, John Daddona, IS, of 228 Platt street, narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when he stepped into the path ofsan automobile on Easton avenue.
 Police did not arrest the driver Thomas Nackid, 26, of 524 Baldwin street, who took the boy to Dr.. Ed . ward H. Kirschbaum for treatment of minor bruises. Motor Patrolman John J. Murphy investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Warning!

A warning has been issued by the Waterbury Democrat and the Chamber of Commerce concerning the operations of a fake book agent in Waterbury. The young man representing himself as a representative of the Democrat has been reported as offering sets of books for sale and asking a small cash deposit with each ad- vance order.
 The Democrat has authorized no one to use it's name in the promo tion of book sales and would ap- preciate it if all persons ap- preached with any such propoSi- tion to notify the Chamber of Commerce or the Waterbury police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Plan Rummaxe Sale

The Naugatuck Woman's Club will sponsor a r1immage sale at 22 Church street on Thursday and Fri- day, November 9 and 10, 1t was an- nounced today. The committee members will be at the place of sale next Wednesday to receive articles.
 Anyone wishing their donations called for are asked to communicate with any of the following three: Mrs. Leslie Howard, Mrs. H. E. Chit tenden and Mrs. John Robinson. Public patronage for the sale is in- vited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Mildred L. Albert
 To Address Group \ In Masonic Hall
Owners, in Signing Property Lists, Do Better Than Last Year - MarceIla Reale to Wed Water.
 burian - Educators to Meet Today
NAUG AT UcK

members of thes board will stick to their request for at lease $2,150 for the former Villanova College profess sor as a starting salary, and 1t is believed the Republicans have no intention of going higher than the $l 300, described as the standard minimum for a starting male teacher at the high school.
 It is probable the discussion con- cerning this matter will not be as long today as 1t was n the other three meetings when 1t came up. Most of the angles of the question seem to have been covered before and there seems little left but reit- eration.
 If deadlock results, 1t may have some affect on the matter of in- creasing the wages of these teach CTS who are under the standard wage level. The Democratic members may feel that no action should be taken on this until the Leary matter is settled.
 At the last session, although the operations committee felt the teach CTS under the regular levels should get each 8 flat $l00 wage increase, George A. Kelly did not agree, feel- ing the cases should be considered separately.
 If such action were to be taken to- day, 1t would be a long session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Burned Man Better

The condition of Charles Berardi, 50, of 298 High street, who suffered
 caustic burns at tn eNaugatuck Chemical company yesterday, where he was working, was reported good at the Waterbury hospital today where he is 8 patient. He was taken there in the community ambulance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Deadlock May Continue

There seems to be an even chance that the deadlock on the matter of salary for James T. Leary, new high school teacher, who has taught two months without any pay so far. will continue at the Board of Educa- tion meeting this afternoon at s p. m. in the high school.
 Reports have 1t the Democratic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

It was 2 degrees below zero 53 years ago today Upper North Main street was woodlands. The City of Hartford was building . new railroad station following a disastrous fire. These and \ few other interesting facts of that eventful day of November 2, 1886 were recalled today when Frank COttrell, we'll known local resi- dent, paid one of his occasional visits to The Democrat office. Asked why he recalled these facts particularly, MT. Cottren replied: "It was my wedding day!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Dean of Modelling School Womens Club Guest Monday
lst Methodist church.

Dante Civiteilo of Troop 3 was ad- vanced to Second Glass rank and Daniel Mahaney and John Jenusai- tis of Troop 25, American Legion were awarded Merit Badges in ath- letics. Scout Sherman Shiller of Troop 20, Hebrew Institute received the Reading Merit Badge and John Jenusaitis of Troop 25 was promoted to Life Scout rank.
 John c. Bradley and Charles Ful- kerson of the council committee on Scout advancement and Assistant Scout Executive Henry Donohue of- ficiated at the Review.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Rotary Meeting

When waiting in Paris for boat to return to this country, one gets helpless feeling, with the threat of an air raid at any moment, How ard Bristol, Jr., local young man who returned recently from Europe after a two-years' stay there, told the Naugatuck Rotary club at its meeting yesterday.
 He said one has to wait at least five days in Paris before sailing and realization comes there is nothing one can do in case of an air raid except go to |, bomb-proof shelter and hope for the best. Tt is like being in the army without being able to fight back" he said. He compared 1t with his feeling on boat when hurrican hit the ship. There were several inches of water in the room where he stayed and the pas- sengers were not sure whether the ship would continue or whether its motors would stop and permit 1t to be buffeted even more by the storm, but there was nothing the pas sengers could do about it.
 He said the black-outs in Paris struck him as %pretty ghastly" at first. MT. Bristol talked interesting ly about the Europeon situation. He said that in his opinion the Ger man people were supporting Hitler up to the time war occurred because they think Hitler has done much for Germany. But if they could be con- vinced that Hitler caused the war, he would probably lose much of this support and revolution might re- suit, MT. Bristol declared. He point ed out 1t would probably be years before the exact causes of the war we're clearly brought out.
 Not Entirely Innocent
 Although the Hitler propaganda against Czechoslovakia and Poland was preatly exaggerated, these lat- ter nations were not entirely "in- nocent victims" that some wish to paint them, MT. Bristol said. He declared there was discrimination by the Czechs against other races liv- ing in their country and pointed out Poland itself participated in the Munich grab, getting part of Czech- oslovakia.
 England and France may claim to be fighting for certain principles but are in reality fighting for their own interests, just as is Germany, and the United States should not be de- ceived into entering the war to fight for other nations interests, the speaker warned.
 The French people resent the very strict censorship but attribute the apparent lack of fighting to censor ship, and all parties in this country except the Communists are united in support of the nation, MT. Bris- tol said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
GETS NEW ROLE

Immediately after concluding his part in Emergency Squad" drama of the police-f1re department "sui- eide" units, Robert Paige will re- port for the principal lead opposite Ellen Drew and Judith Barrett in "Women Behind Bars"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Party For Miss Ford

A party for Miss Ann Ford who returned from Ireland recently was held at the home of Mrs. Catherine Maher, Cliff street recently. At- tending were: Mrs. M. Sullivan, Mrs. N. Broadrick, Mrs. R. Salinardi, Mrs. M. Garrick, Mrs. A. Veillette, Mrs. J. Oemcke. Miss Ford, Mrs. M. Ma her and Mrs. Catherine Maher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Meet Tonight

The monthly meeting of the Nau- gatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder Asso- citation will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the fire house. Routine business is expected to be an- nounced. Progress of plans for the annual ball will be revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Party EnjOyed

A Halloween party was held Tuesday afternoon at the Nauga- tuck Day Nursery, sponsored by the Girl Scout Troop, No. g of which Miss Marjorie Squires is leader. Twenty eight attended and an en- joyable time was had.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
ONLY AFTER LUNCH

Among other things, Martha Rave, star of Paramount's "The Farmers Daughter" is allegric t. perfuce if she uses 1t before noon. After lunch she like a dash, and. if she's going out in the evening. she says she just loves to splash 1t on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Monthly Session

The executive board of the local Red Cross Chapter met thA after noon in the L.'apter house on Church street. Plans for the roll-call, which will start November II, were sched- uled to be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

ert L. Hill of Detroit, Mich, will jam Able of Indianapolis, Ind, liar old E. House, Eau Claire, Wis, Rob- ert Cruden, editor of the United Rubber Workers and Rev. 0. Murray, regional director of the U. R. w. A., will be among the speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
File Intentions

Domenic Pape of 190 South Leon- ard street, Waterbury, and Marcella Reale of 121 High street, Naugatuck, have filed marriage intentions at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. They are to be mar ried on November 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Tickets Selling We'll

Tickets for the 50th annual ball of the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder association are selling well, 1t was announced today. The affair will be held in odd Fellows hall and promises to be one of the most suc- cessful ever held by the association.
 The committee in charge, of which Harold Lutz is chairman, will meet in the fire house tonight after the monthly meeting of the association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Meet T0tiay

A meeting of the board of review of the Naugatuck district committee of Mattatuck Boy Scout council will be held at the "" here this after noon at 5:15, with Harry E. Ben. ham, chairman, presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
PROPERTY LIST
 ! JOB COMPLETED
Assessors to Be B us y Next Three Weeks
 With Inspections
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. J. Baxter Phone Naugatuck S945

Beacon Falls, Nov. 2--Local as- sessors will be busy doing another phase of their jobs for the next two months. Yesterday was the final day for recording of property lists and although it is believed some residents failed to record the lists, how many were delinquent in this respect will not be known until December when the assessors start to check the lists.
 For the next three weeks the as- sessors will be active in inspecting property here to ascertain what new property has been built, what additions have been made, and to check on Improvements in property in the past year.
 After this is completed they will check the lists and start the work of preparing the grand lists. The assessors are Christian Heiss, Milton Darlington and James O'Rourke. Party for Girls
 Local Girl Scouts enjoyed a party Mnday night at the United church. in charge of the affair were the leaders. Mrs. Daniel Koonz, Mrs. John Hill and Mrs. Ralph Holbrook. Girl Scouts present included Mill dred Koonz, Shirley Heiss, Irene Schumski, Virginia Floss, Marion and Marjorie Smith, Maureen Kier- nan, Dolores Ruppe, Martha Camp bell, June Wilcox, Barbara Mo- Geever, Barbara Brennan, Mary Ann Rung, Jane Hill, Ann Fitzpatrick, Loreen Wynne, Evelyn Hassen, Rita Gymann, Lillian Sabia, Beverly Will COX, Natalie Evans and Shirley Sherry.
 In Broadcast
 Miss Marjory Brennan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Brennan of Beacon Falls, participated in the radio broadcast last night over station VERY of the Scarlet Let ter" which was presented by stu- dents of the dramatic club of the New Haven State Teachers college, where Miss Brennan is a student. She is grauate of the class of 1889 of the Naugatuck High School, be- ing an honor stuent there. Meet Tonight
 A meeting of Beacon lodge, Knights of. Pythias, will be held at Pythian hall tonight at 8 o'clock. Plans for fall activities are expected to be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Birthday Party

A birthday party was held recent
 ly for Ann Kralis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Straton Kralis, at her home. Attending were: Jeanne Burke, Fred Annenberg, Jane OConnell, Lillian Burke, Mary Reil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Union Meeting Tonlght

All employees of the U. s. Rubber company are welcome to attend the open meeting of the local unit of the United Rubber Workers of America, Q CIO affiliate, tonight at 7:3O O. clock in Linden park hall. Thomas 7. Burns, international vice-presl- dent and education and research di- rector of the U. R. w. A., George Oummins of Mishawaka. Ind. Rob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Back From Ireland

Mrs. Thomas Burns of Ware street and her sister, Mrs. E. J. Mur. phy of Torrington returned yester- day from Ireland on the President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Tickets Beinr Sold

Tickets for the get-together din- ner Of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce ct $50 o'clock Thursday Nov. g at St. Michael's parish house are being sold now. A total of 200 reservations is the limit that may be made and those wishing to at- tend should make their reservations now, either through the Chamber of Commerce office or through a mem- Der e. the dinner committee.
 Gov. Raymond L. Baldwin will be the main speaker. State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot will be toastmaster and a representative of the United States Rubber company will speak. James L. Linsley heads the com- mittee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

Naugatuck, November 3. = Mil- dred L. Albert, dean of the Aca- darnie Moderne, school for modelling, will speak on "Poise" at the meet- ing of the Naugatuck Woman's Club Monday afternoon in Masonic hall at 3 o'clock.
 Mrs. Albert is a graduate of the Sergeant School for Physical Edu- cation and she teaches posture at the Massachusetts General Hospital and teaches a university extension course in diet, health and exercise.
 She conducts radio program, Keys to Charm" which has been quite successful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Birth Announced

Announcement has been made of the birth Friday at the Waterbury hospital of a son to MT. and Mrs. Edward Garland of New street. Mrs. Garland was formerly Miss Anna Triano of this town.
 A daughter was born Tuesday at the Waterbury hospital to MT. and Mrs. Norman :. Carlson of North Church street, it has been an- nounced. Mrs. Carlson is the for mer Beatrice Fenn, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert W. Fenn of Mill vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Less Delinuuents

Property owners did better in signing their property lists this year than last, Rocco Mariana, assessor, estimated today. Yesterday was the final day for signing such lists.
 There were number who failed to sign but this number was less than in 1888, MT. Mariana said. A 10 per cent penalty will be assessed those who failed to sign in time. There were 6 number of auto own CTS in this group.
 The assessors will now start the task of preparing the grand list. This work must be completed by February 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
Takes New Post

Manfred J. Johnson of Pleasant View street, well known local in- ventor, has resigned his position with the Lewis Engineering company here and ha staken a post as vice. president and chief engineer at the J. B. T. Instruments, Inc. firm, which IS an eastern branch of the Trip lett Instrument company of Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02

ly, Lillian Quirke, Mary Lalor, Ann
 Byrne, Helen Unis, Virginia Quirke, Peggy Stotz and Miss Frances Moss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-02
To Start Soon

The training course for Girl Scout leaders here will start at the Second Congregational church, Waterbury next Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14

as a whole and its smallest p"i
ticles.
Finstein said he arrived at MS
new mathematical solution year
ago and now was working WIN
two collaborators lin developing the
results to a point where they coula
be checked by experimental facts.
The theory, should it prove cor
rect. would be of tremendous value
to physicists in that it would link
gravitation to the already known
related causes of mechanics,
acoustics, heat, light and electrici-
ty
Einstein disclosed his theory in
answer to questions posed by L. E.
Ievick of the National Association
of Science Writers and also reveal
ed for the first time that he had
modified his pacifistic views to the
belief that war might be justifiable
to preserve the world from war
making brigands."
Physicists explain that gravita-
ton has been the missing link
in the study of matter and radla-
ton AS one said, THE history OF
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14

his bride was found unconscious
in their trailer home
She had been beaten with a tire
iron and a claw hammer found
nearby At Carmel hospital physi-
clans said she had suffered a frac-
ture OF the jaw, possible fracture
OF the skull and severe laceratlons
on the head and body. At first be-
lieved dying, she was later given
better than $3.50 chance to re-
cover.
Gator, who is 81 and works as
an assistant to his mother in the
post office, was arrested while po-
lice and residents of Carmel's art
colony sought a person Gator said
he believed had beaten his wife
while he was working. He said he
came home and found her lying
unconscious on the bed.
During the course of the search,
in which Gator took part. he was
questioned and arrested. A short
while later his wife indicated to
authorities he had beaten her in
a sudden fit of rage. Police quoted
her as saying he struck her after
a heated discussion in which the
question of a divorce came up.
The couple were married six
months and since that time have
been living in a large and we'll
equipped auto trailer on family
property at Third and Santa Fe
streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
Film, Star Drops
Divorce Action

HOLLYWOOD, March a. (UP)
Helen Vinson, blond film star,
today applied for a dismissal of her
divorce suit against her interna-
tionally famous tennis professional
husband, Fred Perry.
Peirson NJ Hall, attorney for Miss
Vinson, said the film actress noti-
fled him that she and her hus-
band had decided to resume mar
ried life and asked that her suit
be stopped.
Hall filed the necessary papers
TO drop the action.
The couple eloped to Harrison,
N. Y, on Sept. u, 1885 and were
married at midnight ceremony.
They surprised friends with their
separation on Nov. IL, 1888, and
about a month later the screen
star filed suit for divorce, charging
cruelty.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
Valley Rotarians
Plan Fellowship
Meet at BrawIey

More than 100 Rotarians from the
five Imperial Valley clubs were ex-
pected to attend fellowship gath
ering" at Brawley Wednesday aft
ernoon and evening which will in
clude a golf tournament and ban
quet.
An Is hole golf tournament will
be held in the afternoon over the
Del Rio links, open to Rotarians
from Brawley. El Centro. Holtville,
CaleXico and Mexicah. according to
Gene Anderson, in charge of the
program.
Dinner will be served at 7 at the
clubhouse. The evening program
includes musical entertainment and
an address by William r. Allen OF
Montreal. Canada, director of Ro-
tary International.
Also on the entertainment pro-
gram are Harold Brandt, Joe Bailey
and Tom Reha.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
POSTMASTER Club
Chooses WhifeIaw
President for 81

R. B. Whitelaw was elected pres
ident the El Centre Toastmasters
club at an election held at the
California hotel Monday night.
He will serve for the next six
months. Other officers include H.
E. Anderson, president; Karl
Kaiser, secretary-treasurer: Joe El-
lott, ergeant-at-arms; and Harry
Burton. deputy governor.
Malcolm Macurda was voted the
best speaker on the weekly program
and w. d. Hudgins the speaker
showing the greatest improvement.
Other speakers were Albert DeVore,
Joe Bush, Elliott, and Harold Nc
Neil. Henry Munson was general
critic and Robert Marshall was
toastmaster.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
Barron Collier
Dies in New York

NEW YORK, March IA. (UP)-
Barron G. Collier, who made an
industry out of street car adver-
tising and developed New York S
Coney Island and Florida's Tami-
ami Trail, died late yesterday. He
was Sc.
He had been undergoing treat
ment at the Columbia-Presbyter-
ian medical center for an undis-
closed ailment since his return
from Florida a week ago, and died
Unexpectedly.
Golfers firms controlled adver-
tising on almost all street cars,
subways and elevated trains in the
United States, Mexico, Canada,
Puerto Rico, Hawaii and the Phil
ippines.
His hobby was leading crusades
against jay walking.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
Education Leader
viii Speak Here

Dr.. A. A. Douglass, chief of the
division of secondary education for
the state board of education, will
be the principal speaker at an in
stitute session at Central Union
High school auditorium at 8 pm
Wednesday night.
He will describe some of the main
developments and principles and
discuss problems encountered in the
Various fields of education.
Music for the program will be
provided by faculty and students Of
Calipatria Union High school.
E. l.. Hiteman, county superinten-
dent of schools, also announced q
general institute session for the
morning Of April /.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
Davenport Funeral
Services Planned

Funeral services for Valencia
Davenport, %, Negro, who died in
El Centre Saturday. will be at the
Hens chapel in El Centro at 2 pm.
Wednesday.
The Rev. Mr.. Sam Walker of San
Diego and the Rev. Mr.. Tom Hugh
es of FL Centro will officiate at the
rites. She will be buried in Ever
green cemetery. Her survivors in
clude her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
President Davenport of 160 He'll
street; two sisters; and five broth
ers.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-14
Japanese Ranchers StrangIe Chicken
Thief Found Running from Pen

FRESNO, Cal, March IA. CUP
Lester Monroe Ball, Al year old
chicken thief, was shot and stran-
gled to death early today by two
japanese farmers who found him
running away from their chicken
house.
The japanese, Toshio Mukai, 20,
and Masao Mukai, %, were taken
to Fresno hospital for treatment
of injuries suffered in the early
morning fight with Ball
The MukaiS told Deputy Sheriff