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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
2 Contracts for
StOckpiling Let

Included in 1852 $50 worth of
highway and bridge construction
contracts awarded Tuesday by
Highway Director Lacey V. Muir
row were the following:
Thurston and Pierce counties
stockpiling for 26 miles of second
airy highway, Mckenna to junction
of State road 5, Yelm to Mckenna
and Tumwater to Yelm, awarded
to r. o. Dali & Warren Bros,
Portland, Sl1,77l.
Grays Harbor county-Stockpil-
ing 26.4 miles of state road . END
of pavement north of Hoquiam to
Quinault Ind ian reservation
awarded to j. d. Shotwel, Tacoma,
i S13.043.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
$500 JUDGMENT FOR
DESKS ASKED IN SUIT

Buffclen Furniture Manufactur-
ing Co. Of Tacoma. was named
defendant in a suit filed in superior
court Wednesday by the National
Bank OF Washington. The COM
plant recites that last Sept. l, the
defendant firm entered into an
agreement with the Sound Wood
Products Co. for the latter to make
and deliver to the Buffelen plant
50 study desks. The desks were
assertedly made and delivered. but
the defendant company has de-
clined To pay for them. Judgment
totaling $500 90 is asked.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
COLORED PEOPLE OUT
FOR FUNDS, MEMBERS

The Tacoma branch Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment OF Coiored People announces
its annual drive for memberships
and funds is being held this month.
The organization. which has 400
branches. has been leading the
fight against mob violence and dis
order for 30 years.
Heading the Tacoma member
ship are DIR. l.. c. Bowling. chair
man: DR.. r. r. Elmore, Rev.
Browning c. Allen, Rev. William
N. Monroe. Arthur l.. Hayes
Robert Jones. Frank ]; Rrodhead
james l.. Beck. Mrs. Edna Moor,
and Mrs. Nettie J. Asberry. tn,
latter being treasurer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
1t. COL. ALEXANDER
TO PROVIDENCE, R. |

Transfer Of Ii. Col. william
Alexander. r. A.. from Fort Lewis
to Providence. r. l.. was indicated
Wednesday In army orders from
the war department.
Col. Alexander. widely known
IN Tacoma and son Of Maj. Gen.
Robert Alexander. former Fort
Lewis commander. WAS stationed
n for some time a. federal in
stractor to the Washington ma
tional guard units At Tacoma
armory. He has since been sta
toned 1T Fort Lewis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
Millions OF Cells
HelpH Humans See
XASHUNGTf

WASHINGTON - Human ewes
see by millions OF tiny cells that
catch rays Of light. the Better
Vision Institute reports. More
than a million and quarter RODS
and cones, composing nerve fioers
and nerve bundles. form the retina
to carry visual messages to the
brain.
The two ewes of a human Work
together. with single lenses. But
the fly and other insects have as
many as eight thousand separate
eve units. each with their own
lens. Thus insects actually have
thousands Of eyes. according to
the Institutes report.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
ICE CREAM IS STOLEN

Theft Of four quarts and four
pints Of Ice cream from the Car
nation Ice Cream Co. SIS No. LIST
IT. Monday night was reported to
police Tuesday. A pair of rub
bers. e5 cents. candy and cigsrets
were stolen from an adjoining
store. according to Officer Ken
meth Hagedorn-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
One of FiUe Held
For Stealing Gas

Held for investigation Of gasoline
theft, Herbert Lacsille. 21, Of Du-
pont. was in the city Jail Wednes-
day after his capture Tuesday night
by Harold Baldwin. 5l4 No. AIMS
worth ave.
Baldwin said Lacaille and four
other boys were siphoning gas from
4 car parked near 1917 Division
ave. when he surprised them.
Momentariiy. he held two of the
five. but only Lacaille WAS unable
to escape, according to Baldwin's
report to police.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-04
Jail Soldier for
Attacking Clerk

Tom schopflin. 77-year-old Fort
Lewis soldier. was charged with
drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct early Wednesday morning by
arresting officers after he alleged
~ slugged the clerk. Samuel A.
Anderson, and broke 4 window at
the nay hotel. l305is Pacific ave.
Booked on . similar charge
Tuesday night by police was
George Z. Jinkins. who repeatedly
created . disturbance ut 4 lower
Broadway hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
BY ELMER G. WALLER
UNITED Press Financial Edltorl

New York, Sept. i5.--CUP).--
Stocks moved irregularly. during
quiet morning dealings today
Around noon the list had gains
ranging TO point and Q few losses
Of more than o point.
Most stocks fiuctuated over q frac-
tional area. Steel shares around noon
were steady to slightly lower, hav-
ing lost initial gains that extended
70 Il ga points In Bethlehem.
Motors were frationally lower.
Some coppers came back and at Its
high at 80 American Smelling was
Up ! Ia. Rails held steady to frac-
tionally easier.
Special issues moved higher.
Crane, Woo'worth, St. Joseph Lead,
Houdaille Hershey b, Minneapolis
Honeywell and Phillips Petroleum
were up point.
Western Union made q new high
at 80 7-s up So and then eased to
the previous close. international
Harvester made q new top. Inter-
national Nickel made o new low.
Westinghouse Electric opened at
1T UP Ia; Lone Star Cement
as l-2 UP / Ia, and New York Air
Brake 48 up I. Fractional advances
were made by Chrysler, General
Motors, which opened on block Of
$500 shares, Pennsylvania Railroad,
General Foods, Sears Roebuck and
Douglas Aircraft.
Copper, shares were steady to
slightly easier. Mercantile shares
were In demand with Woolworth UP
1 80 at 80 Ia on $500 shares,
Mostrails gained.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
General Chairman

fer a public mass meeting d a ra-
do campaign or both, Action will
BE- taken when the matter Is given
consideration by the committee
designated.
Sundays outing, plans for which
we're completed last evening, will
open with q softball game at 10
o'clock Sunday morning, Through
out the day there will be other
events TO interest members and
friends. The general public Is In
vited to attend,
Tony Delmonico will supervise
the sports activities. Dominic
Mecca, Waterbury's prince OF the ac-
Gordon, will feature q varied pro-
gram Any speeches made during
the day by club officials or friends
will be informal. Refreshments
topped by chicken dinner will be
served during the afternoon and
evening.
Edward J. Kirby, general chair
man Of the committee OF arrange
ments reported last evening that all
plans were completed and only fair
weather will be needed to insure the
success OF the event. Many promi-
nent members OF the Democratic
party, including representatives OF
the various racial groups affiliated
have announced their intentions TO
attend the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
City Benefits
By Judgment
OF $58,68O.5O
Judge Cornell Hands Down
Foreclosure Verdict
Against B. & W. Co.

A $56,6s0.5S foreclosure
Judgment against the Boards
ley & Wolcott Manufacturing
Company was granted by
Judge John A. Cornell at the
short calendar session OF
superior court today. The
Judgment Is In favor of Dam
lei c. Ryan, to whom a mort
gage on the factory property
had been assigned. The law
day fixed by Judge Cornell Is
October 16.
The City Of waterbury has q
claim Of $4,000 for unpaid taxes
against the property, according to
Attorney Richardson Bronson, who
represents Mr.. Ryan. The judg-
ment according TO Mr.. Bronson,
means that the city will receive
settlement Of Ats claims for real
property taxes.
In the foreclosure action Of Jessie
L. Heady against Frank Regain and
others, the debt was fixed at $3.50.
81, and the law day fixed for Sep
TENDER ~.
Other short calendar motions be-
fore the court either were continued
or judfment was reserved.
In common pleas court two fore
closures were granted. In the case
Of the Town Of WATERFOWL against
Frank 5edlick and others, the debt
was set ct $lS0.87, and the law day
fixed at the first Tuesday OF next
February. In the case Of the Home
Owners Loan Corporation against
Maria Mendillo and others, the debt
Is $i,846.36, and the law day the
first Tuesday Of next February.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
MAYOR SPELLACY
MAY HEED REQUEST

Hartford, Conn, Sept. ib.-(UP)--
Mayor Thomas J. spel!acy was ex-
pecied today 10 accept O request OF
the Democrat io town committee that
he run for O third term.
SpeU0cy q year ago indicated he
would Ike 70 quit tho ynayoraity at
the end Of his second term this
year and return 10 his law business.
However, u draft" movement devel-
oped recently and II wGs believed
the mayor would take another nom.
nation
The mayor assumed O formidabI
position In the state political pic
ture by achieving q sud- IN peace
with q strong faction within the
Democratic party here. Burying OF
the hatchet united the party for the
first time In more than q year, and
1t was believed the mayor once
again had assumed control Of tho
citys u delegates TO state political
conventions.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
FIREMEN RESPOND
TO THREE ALARMS

Firemen extinguished three minor
blazes In various parts Of the city
today.
The FIRST fire originated and was
confined to o dump ct 1858 Woodtick
road on the property Of James Hart
Engine s responded to an alarm at
e:40 o'clock.
A little more than an hour later,
Engines 8 and 0, and Truck 2, sped
to 1870 Thomaston avenue TO put out
O chimney fire In O house owned by
william Smith.
The third fire was confined to q
tar kettle In the rear of the Redwood
Furniture company, $50 East Main
street. An alarm from the box at
Cherry and East Main streets
brought 5 companies OF FIRE appar-
atus TO the central area.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
New England Council
In Quarterly Meeting
President Weed Appeals for Sanity in Public Thought
Actions-Sees Session as vitality important

are undergoing New England Is
recognized as the best organized
section OF the United States and for
this thanks are due to the New
England states on all matters Of
common interest.
1.-THE services OF the Council have
been rendered to the National War
Resources Board OF which Edward
Stettinius Is chairman and our own
DR.. Karl Compton Is q wheel horse
member and II these services are
accepted we are set for action.
ut Is gratifying to be able to
report that the cooperative team
work Of the six New England states
Is now greater than ever before.
The governors are formally organ
lied In the New England Governors
Conference with Governor Salton-
stall OF Massachusetts as chairman
and Governor Murphy OF New
Hampshire as secretary.
1.-THE state tax commissioners have
their own New England Confer
ence and we shall hear from their
chairman, Henry l.. Long, tomor-
row.
ION the invitation OF the Council
the Commissioner OF Labor and In
dustry met ut our headquarters last
month and chose as the chairman
OF their Conference, Commissioner
Davie OF New Hampshire, Commits
sioner Davie Is not only dean OF New
England labor commissioners but
he Is the dean Of all the labor com.
missioners In the United States.
Last Monday the chairman Of the
six State Development Commissions
met with us In Boston and they
chose as the chairman OF their con.
ference Powell Cabot, chairman OF
the Massachusetts Development and
Industrial Commission.
Similar Actions
Next Monday, ut the Eastern
States Exposition, Dr.. Baker and
some OF our officers are meeting
with the six state commissioners OF
agriculture and we have no doubt
but that they will take similar &c
ton.
$50 you see that the machinery
IA well nigh perfected for joint &C.
ton In New England on oil mat
tors New England wide In scope,
timely In Importance and general
In application and for any matter OF
national emergency In which New
England may be helpful.
your continued interest In and
support OF the Council Is earnestly
solicited to make II more than ever
an outstanding fundamentally for
the good OF oil New England.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
METHODISTS PLAN
WATERFOWL Time
Church Workers, Teach.
ers to Be Guests Mon.
day Evening

Workers and teachers OF the First
Methodist School Board will meet
at the church next Monday evening
at Q o'clock for transportation TO
Smiths pond In WATERFOWL where
q supper and board meeting will be
held. II stormy the meeting VIII be
held at the church,
The Women's Christian Temper.
ance Union will hold silver ten
next Tuesday afternoon at 1880
o'clock at Three Green Doors, 1i2
Buckingham street. There will be O
demonstration Of electrical appli-
ances.
The Missionary society's silver
dessert demonstration will be held
next Wednesday afternoon OF 1880
O'Clock. The hostesses will be Mrs
Clayton Brown. Mrs. John A. Coe,
Mrs. George Condit, Mrs. William
Costello, Mrs. Robert Eggleton, Miss
Isabel Hinckley. Mrs. Tunis Horton
Mrs. Henry Wood, Mrs, John j.
snavely, Mrs. Joseph Schilling and
Mrs. George futile.
The choir rehearsal will be held
one week from tonight at Q o'clock
The Ladies Aid Rummage sale Will
be held September 20 under the
supervision OF Mrs. william Clarke
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
Signing Up?

Recruiting Officer John w.
McGibbon, Of the local naval re.
cruitlng station, announced 20.
day that any man under 81
years Of age with broken serv.
Ice may reenlist nj the same
rating and his service will count
o. continuous on the 20 year re.
tirement plan.
Applicants must have been
out Of the service less than
eight years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15

With the European war now q
horrid actuality this seth Quarterly
Meeting Of the New England Coun-
Gil In this peaceful Vermont town
may seem to some to be an inconse-
quential affair. I do not consider
It," remarked President G. r. Wedd
at the opening Of the council ses-
sion here this morning at the
Equinox House, Manchester, VT.
Herbert Spencer said that what
he did was OF infinitesimal import
ance but that 1t was infinitely i'm
portant that he do It. SO 1t Is with
the New England Council. It be-
hooves this and every other similar
organization In the country TO give
rs never before Its best thought
and effort to present conditions with
the firm conviction that the aggre-
gate Of such thought and effort will
be effective In maintaining poise IN
this country and eventually help In
reestablishins sanity In this chaotic
world.
Repercussions
ut Is too carly 10 attempt TO
assess the repercussions OF the war
OH this country, but ! believe with
all my heart and soul that each and
every one OF us should now and
continually do everything In his or
her power TO see TO II that the
United States does not become In
volved.
I'VE shall be deluged with pro-
paganda Of every sort, some OF II
with strong emotional appeal, but TO
this we must develop an impreg-
nable resistance. II Is not In
evitable that we shall be drawn
into this war and do not let any
one tell you that 1t Is without chal-
lenge.
"A strong, determined public
opinion will keep us out OF war.
Let's help make this opinion over
whelming.
American business can only
shudder with horror at the slaugh-
ter and misery overseas. II en-
phatically has no wish to profit
through the the wrecking OF spir-
itual and cultural values. II yearns
for peace and only the profits at
tendant upon peace. Yet In spite
OF this the immediate effect OF the
war will be 10 increase business ac-
tivity In this country. There Will
be O greater European demand for
non contrabands anyway, and for
munitions possibly, depending upon
congressional action with regard 70
neutrality. Latin-America will buy
principally from the United States
those products heretofore procured
from Great Britain and Germany,
Our own country will be placing
substantial orders In connection with
Its enlarged defense measures. But
there will be no rejoicing over this
increased activity when the price
which our world Is paying Tor II
Is considered,
Well Organized
siFfnF an efnAfpencV such ms we
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
MUSIC PROJECT
TO Be RESUMED
Concerts Begin Next Mon.
day in Various Cities
of State

State WPA Administrator Vincent
j. sullivan announced today that
the Connecticut WPA music project
will be resumed Monday, Sept. 10.
Congressional ruling had forced
the suspension Of this music project
Sept. /, but 1t win now be resumed
and formal notification OF oil Con-
necticut WPA music project en-
ployed to report at their respective
headquarters Monday will be sent
out before that time.
The music project In Waterbury
Is under the supervision Of Superin-
tendent Of Parks James Curtin. Upon
receiving his formal notification OF
the decision from the state Office,
II Is expected he will notify all men,
bers In this city TO report. The WPA
orchestra here has been led In the
past by Cosmo venditti and Michael
Mancini.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15

TO establish definite standards OF
school bus operation, Commissioner
Michael A. Conner has caused
code Of service regulations to be
compiled and copies sent to all
school bus operators.
"While Connecticut has been
singularly free from serious school
bus accidents, all of us interested In
such transportation should main
tain utmost diligence to ensure a
continuance of accident-free school
bus service" commented the Com
missioner in a statement,
State Fortunate
'aThe fact that Connecticut has
been fortunate as regards school
bus accidents has not been because
of the general excellence Of the
equipment used. Our inspectors have
found many instances where unsafe
equipment has been used and cases
of comparatively inexperienced OPP
orators handling the vehicles. We
are doing everything within the
power of the department to ensure
modern, safe school bus equipment
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
On Sale

Sale OF the assets OF Jane Kelly,
Inc, has been set down for Mon.
day afternoon at Q o'clock by Wal
ter L. Torrance, U. 8. referee IN
bankruptcy.
The assels were given o listed
value Of $4,000, but Appraisers
James Moore and Frank Healey
estimated them OF % 900. Liabilities
amount 10 s3,b77. Attorney Mar
Gus Weisman ID trustee.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
State Adopts Rules
For School Buses
Definite Standards Set By Motor Vehicle Department;
Connecticut Fortunate in Escaping Tragedies

/ for the children, If school bus con-
tractors will observe the following
suggested regulations 1t viii mean
added safety provisions"
Following is the suggested code
OF regulations for school bus opera
ton:
/. Every owner Of a school bus
shall determine that each operator
In his employ is an experienced and
competent bus driver and that he is
informed as to the motor vehicle
laws Of the state and the rulings OF
the commissioner In regard to school
buses and the operation thereof.
2. The school bus and its equip
ment shall be kept in proper repair
and in safe, clean and sanitary con-
dition. The operator shall inspect
the bus each morning to determine
that the brakes, steering apparatus,
stop light and all other equipment
are in good condition,
8. The operator Of any motor We
hicle used for the transportation of
school children shall not take on or
discharge passengers while the
vehicle is in motion.
4. The operator Of school bus
shall not leave his seat while the
motor Is running.
5. Before crossing any railway
tracks at grade, the operator Of
every school bus shall stop the bus,
look and listen, and may then pro-
coed with caution across the tracks,
Gears must not be shifted while
passing over such crossing.
Safe Speed
8. Every school bus shall be oper-
ated at safe rate Of speed, con-
sistent with the volume Of traffic,
intersections, curves, railway cross
ings and any other condition re-
curing special caution, The max
iinum speed shall not exceed forty
miles per hour, or lower where
highway signs indicate such lower
speeds,
7. The operator Of any school bus
used for the transportation Of school
children shall be at least eighteen
years Of age.
0. It is suggested that each OWL
err shall instruct the operators to
safeguard the children, where 1t Is
necessary for them to cross the
highway on leaving or boarding the
school bus.
10. 1t Is also suggested that each
owner or driver, with the advice OF
the teachers, appoint monitors or
leaders Zone for each ten children)
who shall keep the children In their
seats and otherwise guide and pro.
tect them. These monitors should
report TO the teachers,
II, No school bus shall re fueled
while the school children or passen-
gers are IN the bus,
Seating Plan
-, Any changes In the seating ar
rangement Of any school bus shall!
be reported within twenty-four
hours to the Commissioner OF Mo-
tor Vehicles,
10. When taking on or discharg-
ing children the bus shall be stop
ped on the extreme right OF the
highway,
il. The emergency door shall not
be used as an entrance or exit eX-
cept In case Of emergency,
is. The operator Of any vehicle
used for the transportation OF
school children shall not take on
any extra passengers after the rated
seating capacity has been reached
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
FORMER RESIDENT
dies in ELM CITY
John Diana Well Known
Here Succumbs TO III.
ness; Funeral Monday

John Diana, 81. OF New Haven, q
former resident OF this city, died at
st. Raphaels hospital this morning
after o lengthy illness, He was well
known In this city and after his
removal 10 New Haven was q fire.
quent visitor here where he had
many friends and relatives,
he 10 survived by his wife, Anna
1anucci. three sorS, Frank d. OF
Bridgeport, Guy OF New Haven and
Alphonse OF Keene Valley, N. y;
zive daughters, Mrs. Phyllis DiPietro
Of Waterbury, Mrs. Emma DeCesare
Of waterbury. Mrs. Elvira Mccarthy
Of Boston and Josephine and Norma
Diana OF New Haven, and II grand
children.
The funeral will be held from
the Maresca funeral home. 500 Cha
pol street, at 8.i6 o'clock Monday
morning 10 81. Roses church,
Blatchley avenue, where q solemn
high requiem mass will be celebrated
at 0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
Clean.Up Urged

Warning 10 restaurant owners
10 "clean up" their establish
ments $50 they will look like
restaurants and be patronized
by the travelling public" was
given by Julius Q. Stremlau,
member Of the state liquor con.
troll commission ut o hearing at
the state capitol In Hartford
Thursdya.
Commissioner StremIau was
speaking Of restaurant owners
who have liquor permits, and
forget the restaurant, giving
their attention TO the liquor
business. He said the commits.
sion has been criticized for Is.
suing 80 many liquor permits 10
restaurants.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
"Our Navy

A lecture on the u. 8. navy and
The new recruiting program was
given by Michael ewata local
navy recruiting officer before O
group OF the Cadillac Sales a.
Service CO., employees and friends
at 604 WATERFOWL avenue last
night. gwata followed his lecture
with sound motion pictures per-
tanning TO the navy and its &C.
tivities OF sea. IN the or and
ashore.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-15
Missing!

John Zawita, IA, Of 20 Putnam
street, has been missing from
home since late yesterday after
noon, according 10 Q report CIV.
en- 10 police by O nephew, Stan.
ley Zsurkinskl, Of the same
address.
When last seen, the aged man
WAS wearing o white shirt, black
trousers, with white pin stripes.
He h five feet, eight inches tall.