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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
No Rush for Auto Registrations as Time Limit Expires
FEW CONTRACT CHANGES LOOM Produce Dealers, Truck Operators May Sign
 Very Shortly

The contract between produce dealers and truck operators drawn up yesterday by Deputy Labor Com missioner Morgan R. Mooney will be signed by both parties after a few minor changes have been made, 1t was learned today at the office of Atty. william'J. Larkin, representing the dealers.
 The drivers who had been on strike for nearly two months, went back to work a week ago after a wage increase of about $2 a week was granted and after the producers agreed to recognize the truck driv- ers' union as a selective bargaining agency, and to recognize seniority rights in filling vacancies. The union dropped their demand for closed shop, refused by the dealers throughout the strike, after the em- ployers agreed to recognize the union as a selective bargain agency.
 At the final meeting Saturday between Atty Larkin and Rudolph Tata, representing the union, both parties agreed to have MT. Mooney draw up a contract specifying the terms agreed on informally, and he did so yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

An amendment to the unemploy- ment compensation law which will simplify substantially the computa- ton of weekly benefit rates and maximum benefits is perhaps the most important to workers of Con- necticut of Ii amendments to be discussed at the judiciary commit tee hearing tomorrow afternoon at the state Capitol, Labor Commis- sioner Joseph M. Tone said today.
 Improve Efficiency
 Asserting that the proposed changes will effect efficiency and a better understanding of the law by employees, employers and by the public, the labor commissioner said they will not alter, to any great de- gree, the amount Of benefits to which most individuals are entitled and will work no hardship on ena- ployers.
 The principal advantages of the proposed new rules will be, accord ing to Commissioner Tone:
 1. The use of simple tables to determine rates and payments is more efficient than the percentages required by the present law and the same Is true of the proposal that benefits be based on one years earnings instead of, as at present, basing the rate on one years earS- ings and the total on two years earnings.
 2. Such use not only should save
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
SALES FIGURES
 OF INVERSION co.
January Volume Is Show ing an Increase Over
 One Year Ago

New York, Feb. 28-(UP)-Pre- liminary sales figures of McKesson 6, Robbins, Inc, disclosed today that January volume of the drug and sundries division, focal point of the Musica brothers operations showed an increase of GOA per cent over the corresponding month of 1888.
 William J Wardall, appointed trustee of the company after its president, F. Donald Coster, was ex- posed as the ex-convict swindler, Philip Musica, said the figures were encouraging" The improvement, he said, offset a drop of POS per cent in liquor divisions sales, making the company's total volume for the month only 0.5 per cent smaller than in January year ago.
 After Coster-Musica committed suicide last December, it was found that he and his three brothers had inflated McKesson & Robbins listed assets by more than s2l,00o, 900. Wardall insisted from the first, how ever. that their activities had not damaged the company's earning power of the value of its remaining assets.
 Total January sales, he said, amounted to $12,070,12l against $l2,- 137,358 in the 1888 month. Of this volume. drug and sundry sales &C., counted for $8,939,260 against sS,- 936,041 in the same period a year ago, while liquor sales were $3,l30,- 861 against $3,196,3l7.
 Wardall asserted that these sales indicated an improved trend in view of the comparative December figures which showed a decrease of 3.99 per cent.
 He also called attention to the fact that both the drug and liquor divisions gave a better account of themselves" in January than in the full year 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Eleven Amendments
 Under Consideration
Unemployment Compensation Provisions May Be
 Changed Simpler Methods to Be Adopted

money but it should enable the uza. employment compensation division to make payments more promptly.
 3. With this simple table, far more claimants who have records of quarterly earnings could themselves compute their benefit rates.
 1. Weekly benefit rates and max imum total payments, once estab- lished, would not be recomputed for a period of one year.
 5. With the greater ease in corll- putation, many more workers who are entitled to partial compensation will realize the fact and apply for 1t.
 Weekly Benefits -
 6. Weekly benefits will be setaup at 50 cent intervals from $500 to $l500, thus avoiding the necessity Of writing checks for 6 great va- riety of amounts.
 '. A substantial minimum ,hene- fit rate will replace the provisions of the present law which result tn numerous benefit rates being as small as c few cents per week for certain intermittently employed workers.
 Of the recommendation that wsit- ing period requirements under the law be shortened, Commissioner Tone said:
 "The waiting periods at present seem excessive as an individual might have to serve as many as e:gtt weeks of total unemployment or IS weeks of partial unemplcy- ment in order to satisfy the, re- quirements in any one benefit year.
 Under the proposed amendment, no claimant need serve more thnn four weeks of waiting period in any one benefit year, and for waiting period purposes, weeks of partial unemployment will count the salne rS total unemployment"
 Shorter "Waitss N
 He also said that shortening q the waiting period should increAse. benefit payments under the law be- cause 1t will probably produce on the average a slightly greater num- Der of payments.
 The amendments now reconnend- ed, he said, can be justified from. . financial standpoint, on the baSis cf the saving in expense they will ef. feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
ACCIDENT VICTIM
 SUES FOR $l5,OOO
Alleges Defendant Failed to Stop After Hitting
 Automobile

Alexander Little of Stamford asks damages of $l5,000 in a civil action filed in the superior court here this morning against Edward Kendall of Seymour.
 The litigation is based on an &C., on the Waterbury-Seymour road at cident February i2 of this month which time the plaintiff alleges he was changing a tire on his car when one operated by the defendant hit his car, dragging him a long dis tance. H eadds he suffered five fractured ribs, leg and hips injuries and head and eye injuries. He fur ther complains the defendant failed to stop after the accident.
 Olive Lackey Loeffler of this city today filed suit against Edward H. Loeffler of this city in superior court in which she seeks a divorce and custody of a minor son. The plaintiff in her complaint states she married the defendant in this city September 26, 1929. She alleges in. tolerable cruelty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

Detective Lieutenant Patrick Moylan testified that he had warned the defendant" on another occasion some time ago concerning complaints received at headquarters of liquor selling on the Lafayette street premises.
 External Use"
 Mrs. Kozlowski, her son, and one of the men who admitted being at the home on the day when the ar- rest was made, denied that the liquor was sold. Her husband, the defendant testified, used the alcohol, 85 and 180 proof by by Lieutenant Moylan's laboratory test, both for rubbing and drinking"
 The "schnapps", as 1t developed, was not manufactured in a still presented by Prosecutor Mitchell C.. Meyers as an exhibit for the state. At least, Attorney Stephen A. Homick, for the defense, obtained flashlight view of the wash boilers interior .o prove to the court that there was rust within sufficient quantity to preclude distillation of drinkable spirits.
 In light of the conflicting stories, the defendant and her witnesses maintaining only four friends of the family were gathered on the ar- rest date, the police counting eight persons present, some in various stages of intoxication, the court called for a second witness.
 Patrolman Alfred Overton, off duty days, was called from his bed to testify. His was the deciding ele- ment, 1t appeared from the courts ruling. For Patrolman Overton likewise had counted eight persons, three of whom were known to him and, as 1t was developed, were not exactly friends of the family.
 Empty Bottles
 Seems the husband works in an establishment where the tempera- ture is such that alcohol rubs are A requirement. for his comfort at home. The alcohol" displayed in two large jugs was not of the rub ping variety, however, and had been colored to simulate more palatable potables.
 Then, too, the officers testified to finding about l50 empty whiskey bottles" at the Lafayette street resi- dence.
 Guilty" said the judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

bert, the great viennese song writer, who died at the zenith of his career Professor Harmon emphacized the fact that Schubert's life, short as it was, has become an inspiration to musicians the world over, because of the quantity as well as the quality of his compositions.
 The entertainment progrom fol- lows:
 "Hark, Hark, the Lark" Schubert .............. Miss Betty Maher "Serenade". Schubert John Sweeney Piano Duet: Ballet Music from ..
 "Rosemond" Schubert Mrs. Lena Healy and Miss Gertrude
 Walker
 "The Linden Tree. Schubert Glee Club "Who is Sylvia" Schubert Miss Ann Egan Refreshments were served and dancing enjoyed, with music fur nished by the Rhythm Rascals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
TANGLED LOVE OF
 ANYA SOSOYEVA
Russian Dancer Kept Tryst With Admirer Just Be.
 fore Her Death

Los Angeles, Feb. 28.-(UP)-Ex- animation of the tangled love affairs of beautiful Anya Sosoyeva, 32-year old Russian dancer, dramatic stu- dent and movie extra, revealed to police today that she had kept a tryst with one of several admirers a few hours before she was fatally assaulted on City College campus Friday night.
 From a clerk in the apartmen: hotel where she lived, detectives learned that a man called for the dancer early Friday evening. She was away for about 30 minutes and returned alone, the clerk said. This was the fourth or fifth male friend of record so far discovered and police were anxious to identify and question him, especially regarding his whereabouts between g and 0:15 when the girl was attacked.
 Mrs. Esther Cahoon, superinten- dent of the apartment building. confirmed the clerks statement. She too saw the man, described as tall and apparently light complexioned. She said the man seemed disturbed when he found the dancer absent.
 Detectives had already questioned two admirers of Miss Sosoyeva, who came here from San Francisco @ year ago with a desire to become a movie actress, entered a City Col- lege dramatics class and obtained two bit parts in Hollywood produc- tions. One Los Angeles account ant and the other a San Francisco man, both told authorities frankly that they had been captivated by her beauty and charm. They were Kermit Anderson, 34. of Los An- geles. and Stewart Johnson, 35. San Francisco. ThV were released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Need a Tenant? Need a Rent? Phone 4-2121

Rent ads in The Democrat for a limited time are to be cheaper. Starting today we are offering special and all three-line rent ads will run for three days for 50 cents or you may insert your advertisement seven days for $1.00 thereby getting an extra day free of charge,
 This is the season of the year when people are thinking of mov- ing and it is the opportune time to let the people know you have an apartment of tenement to rent or you may have just an ex- tra room you would like to rent.
 All that is necessary for you to do if you wish to place your rent ad in The Democrat is to phone 4-2121 and call for an ad taker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

day. Delays for registrants were few, although the office was crowded most of the day. Throughout the state, registrations were reported by the motor vehicle department yes- terday as close to the 1888 record of 460,000 registered vehicles on March 1.
 Considerable confusion has been created with respect to the deadline for renewals of drivers licenses, many believing that the deadline for these falls tonight. Drivers licenses do not expire until April 30.
 Beginning tomorrow, the motor vehicle bureau will return to its nor- nal schedule of office hours-9 to s o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Wadhams Relief

Members Of Wadhams Relief Corps will hold a card party March 2l at Mechanics Hall. with Mrs. Anna Book as chairman of the arrangements committee.
 A meeting scheduled for March l3 has been postponed because of the Grotto Circus. Department officers will be guests of the corps at a meeting April 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
TORRINGTON CARD
 TEAM COMES HERE

The card team of the Junior Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes will meet the card team of St. Peters church, Torring- ton tonight. The group will leave at 2 o'clock from the parish hall.
 Motion pictures of the novena shrine and ground at Greymoor, N. F., were shown at a meeting of the society last night in the parish hall. Joseph Dumuli, who took the films, projected them. Films of modern Rome were also shown. Michael Roosi presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Captain

Final preparations are being completed this week for the an- nual federal inspection of three Waterbury National Guard units. The inspections will take place March 6, :, and 8.
 Informal inspections were held last night for Company G. and Howitzer Co.,, 102nd Infantry, with Captain Thomas H. Horrigan, act. ing commander of the second bat- talion in charge. Go. G will be in- spected next Monday, Howstzer Co. on Tuesday and Headquarters Co. on Wednesday, March 8. Head quarters Co. will hold their second drill of the week at the armory Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Behind The Lines
Wilson Post

Commander William Thompson, of William Wilson Post, American Legion, represented the local unit at the banquet and dance in honor of Governor Raymond E. Baldwin at the Stratfield Hotel, Bridgeport, last Saturday.
 The Stratford Post, of which the governor is a member, sponsored the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Troop 30

Troop 30, Boy Scouts, will make a tour of the Peter and Paul Candy factory tomorrow, 1t was decided at meeting of the troop Friday night at headquarters.
 Plans for a hike Thursday were discussed. On March IS the troop will journey to the New Haven Arena to see a hockey game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
MacKERRACHER,
 TYLER ELEVATED

Robert A. MacKerracher, of the Waterbury Navy Yard, is one of 472 lieutenants approved by Pres-i dent Roosevelt for promotion to the rank of lieutenant commander. &C., cording to an announcement of the navy department in Washington yes- terday.
 Raymond F. Tyler, Of the Naval Air Station, Middlebury, Conn, was also approved by the president for promotion to the rank of lieutenant commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Superintendent

Mrs. Alice E. Bradley, superin- tendent, said that applicants were going through comfortably" all morning, and with estimates plac- ing between $500 and 4,000 cars and trucks still unregistered yesterday, it is expected that approximately 2,000 will remain SO, unless vio- lent rush occurs this afternoon.
 No Extension
 Statutory limitations outlaw 1888 automobile registrations at mid- night tonight and the law is inflex- ible. Car owners are allowed no al- formative other than compulsory registration before today's 5 o'clock deadline or taking their vehicles of the highways at midnight. State po- lies and local police will be on the al0rt for violators.
 Over 3,100 applicants were issued their sets of 1899 markers yester-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
SCHUBERT'S LIFE
 THEME OF HARMON
Organist Discusses Vien= nese Song Writers Cole
 Orful Career

The combined music departments of the Waterbury Adult Education Program, under the direction of Miss Filomena Sirica, Mrs. Lena Healy, and Miss Paulette Wolozin, observed "Shubert's Night" Friday evening in the Crosby High School music room.
 Music students and their friends enjoyed a short talk by Professor Frederick Harmon, who discussed the life and works of Franz Schu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
150 Empty Bottles
 Climaxes Evidence
Lafayette Street Woman Fined $50 for Keeping Liquor
 With Intent to Sell; Conflicting Tales Told in Court

Although conflicting stories as to how many persons were in the home of Mrs Julia Kozows 24 Lafayette street last February IT, told in city court today the testimony of police officers resulted in finding of guilty the charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell Judge Theobad Con- way fined the $50 and costs but suspended allow time for payment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
1888 Inserts Must Be Removed Tonight
 Promptly At 12P. M.
State Laws Provide No Grace Period for Delinquent Owners-More Than 2,OOO Cars in Local
 District Without l939 Inserts

Although automobile registrations expire at midnight no rush was re- ported this noon at the Watertown avenue Motor Vehicle Department bureau where IS clerks are assigned to handle all last-minute applicants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

Following 8 long period of treat ment at the U. s. Veterans hos puital at Newington, National Commander John Danisavage of the Lithuanian Legion, is paying a visit to his home here in the Brooklyn district, He plans to rec turn to the hospital within a few days. He is Q former commander of Sylvester Stokes post of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Full Weather Report

Boston, Feb. 2s (UP)-weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT-Ra and war. Mer tonight. Wednesday fair.
 RHODE ISLAND and MASSACHU. SETTS-Rain and warmer tonight Wednesday fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
PAINTING SENT STAR

Joan Crawford set some sort of a fan mail record, when eight old paintings of the Metro-G Goldwyn- Mayer star were received on the same day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
LANA 100 PER CENT vAMP

Lana Turner will 90 100 per cent "vamp" in her next screen role e the beautiful sister of c suspected murderer, who lures Lew Ayers into trouble in Calling pr. Kildare"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

The Netherlands merchant ship. ping is decreasing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

Germany nosed out the United States in selling pumps in India last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

Bombay and Ahmedabad, in India. are to be connected by a motor road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

school children of the East End. At present, the club points out, chil- dren of seven schools have no gymnasium available. In the group of schools are Anderson, Chase, Rockville, East Farms, East Mountain, SS. Peter and Paul, and Hendricken.
 A vacant lot in the rear of the Anderson school playground has been mentioned a sa possible site for the gymnasium, which would be built with PWA funds.
 The committee to seek improve
Smyrna times., 1939-08-24
BRIEF SMYRNA
LANDING NEWS
Budget of News and Person
ais Cleaned About Smyr-
ma River Wharves
CITIZENS MAKE VISITS

Smyrna Landing, Aug. "a Mr.
and Mrs. S. F. Jackson entertained
his brothers of the Eden Lodge
from Wilmington Saturday for din.
ner, the first course being served
was snapper soup by request which
was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr.. anc
Mrs. jackson entertain the Eder
Lodge once every year which the
members highly esteem them fol
their hospitality. Miss Ruth Sinez
of Wilmington and Mrs. Emma
Davis assisted Mrs. Jackson in
serving.
Mrs. Louis Gaulke accompanied
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Hillard of MiddletoWn and
spent couple of days with her
daughter, Mrs. John Bailey at
Marcus Hook this week.
Mrs. Annie Crills of Middtetown,
is on an indefinite stay with her
mother, Mrs. Mary Brown.
Mr.. George Underwood of Will
mington, is spending a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery
and son Charles, OF Boothwyn, Pa.
were Tuesday visitors to Mrs.
Thomas Wrench.
Miss Louise Hopper of Mardella
Springs, who has been visiting her
cousin, Miss Bessie Tarbutton, re-
turned home Saturday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Olen Tarbutton and daughter
Miss Bessie, son Roland, accom-
panied her for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Davis of
Linwood, Pa, were Sunday visit
ors to his mother, Mrs. Emma
Davis.
Mr.. j. D. Scout is spending this
week with his son, ]. P. Scout at
Holly Oak.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McNatt are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a baby boy Tuesday the
18th of this month and his name is
Frederick ].
Mrs. Mary Shane and daughter
Mrs. James Virdin and sons Glenn
and Bobby, and Miss Ethel Shane
accompanied her daughter, Mrs
Pete Callovini and daughter Jean
and spent last Thursday at Reho-
both Beach.
Mrs. Clifton McAfee and daugh-
ter, Mrs. CORTLAND Gaulke, Mrs
James Virden and son Glenn and
Bobby, spent Tuesday in Dover.
Mr. William Gaulke of Staten
Island, N. Y, spent several days
last week with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Gaulke
Smyrna times., 1939-08-24

w. P. Wilson was taken by am
bulance to the DR.. Jones Hospital.
Wilmington, on Saturday evening
August II and Immediately oper-
ated upon. She is improving as
satisfactorily as could be expected.
Rain coming after the drought
of several weeks, brought relief to
the people not only of Townsend
but the whole peninsula. Tomatoes
to a great extent have been dam
aged by the dry-rot, but there's
still enough good ones on the vines
to furnish a good supply later.
Little Joan Reynolds, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Reynolds,
Jr., had happy birthday last
week. She was the recipient of a
pair of roller skates and other
gifts. She was also presented with
a birthday cake whic h contained
eight lighted candles.
Mr. and Mrs. w. I. Cochran and
baby, Ethel Ann, of Smyrna, spent
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Reynolds, who also was visited one
day recently by their daughter,
Mrs. Samuel Weigel, of Kenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Hughes and
Smyrna times., 1939-08-24

spent Sunday at Rehoboth Beach
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pleasanton
and daughter, Mrs. Harriet Will
liams spent the weekend at White
Crystal Beach.
Miss Dorthy Dixon of Whining
ton, spent Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lambert Argo.
Mrs. G. A. Donovan spent Mon
day in Philadelphia.
Rev. Mabel Arskine was the
guest of friends in Dover Saturday
Mr.. Irville Purse spent Saturday
in Oxford, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Clayville
spent Monday in Wilmington with
Mrs. Stewart who is very i'll in the
Delaware Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Montague
spent Sunday in New York at the
worlds fair.
Mr.. Harry Johnson was the guest
of her daughter in Wilmington on
Friday.
Mr.. 7. w. Downing is spending
week in New York with his
daughter, Miss Beatrice Downing
Smyrna times., 1939-08-24
SOME TAYLOR'S
BRIDGE ITEMS
News of Community Interest
Cleaned From Around
ThOroughfare Neck
BUDGET OF PERSONALS

Taylor's Bridge, Aug. "a Mrs
Samuel A. David of Smyrna, spent
Friday with her brother, Mr. Harry
S. Woodkeeper and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles 2. Dukes.
Mrs. Carrie Severson of Will
mington, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson A. David.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Steller and
sons, and Mrs. John d. Steller
spent the weekend with relatives
in Bridgeton, N. j.
Mr.. Jack Dukes has returned
home from spending two weeks
with his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Dukes near Odes-
sa.
Miss Minnie Spitsinagel of
Bridgeton, N. J., is spending two
weeks with her sister, Mrs. John
D. Steller and Mr.. Steller.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Maree and
family of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Maree and family, Of
Chesapeake City, Md, and Misses
Jeanette ad Virginia, of Marshall
ton, spent Sunday with Mrs. Fan
ME Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard Muncey
of Wilmington, were Sunday visit
ors with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert B.
Davidson.
Mrs. George Stroline and son
George, Mrs. Elizabeth Welch of
Pitman, n j., Mr.. and Mrs. Mad
ison Stroline of Allentown, Pa, and
Senator and Mrs. Robert A. Der
rickson spent Sunday with Mss
Ida /. Armstrong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Ebling of
Ridgely, Md, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Moore and Miss Rachel Shockley
of Newark, and Mrs. John Van
Horn of near Townsend spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Shockley.
Mrs. Fannie Francis spent sew
eral days last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Latta in Marshallton.