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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-01-27

Two cars came together at Superior
and Biddle, Sunday evening. One o
The ears stopped for the red light, ana
the other rammed it In the rear. Ont
owner will be out 800 and the othel
$50.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-01-27
MINOR ACCIDENTS

A Ford truck and Packard sedan
met In collision at Chestnut and Fourth
streets at ADD p. m. Monday, to the
tune of $40 damage.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-01-27

A couple Of cars came together al
Davis and Bjddle at 10: 80 q. NJ, Sat.
|npday, With ia sAsult that one Cal
|aa1ered $40 damage. while he other
win take $25 worth of repairs.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-01-27
The Wyandotte Herald
BY J. d. HAVEN
"a OAK ST. PHONE g
Issued Every Friday az
Wyandotte, Mich.

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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-01-27

Owen Homheister. II years old, Of
SIS Poplar street, fell on his bicycle
in front q q car driven BY Stanley G.
Jones, Of 1854 Sixth street. bat escap.
ed injury when the car hit his. bike.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-01-27

IGFe were many minor aptomobilt
acd1eazs % Tie. at1o4a o1x1ng thu
past week, most Of them due to thu
Icy pavements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
MAYOR CARNEY IS
 GIVEN ACQUITTAL
Two Bribery Counts Are Not Upheld; More Indict.
 ments Against Him

Taunton, Mass, Feb. i-(UP)- Acquitted on two bribery counts, Mayor Leo E. J. Carney of New Bedford will go on trial early in March on other municipal corrup- ton charges, District-Attorney Wil- liam 0. Crossley said today.
 A Bristol county jury that delib. erated to i-2 hours late last night exonerated the Republican chief executive of soliciting bribes of s25,000 each from Lleweliyn Rob. erts, president of the New Bedford stevedoring Company, and Chester c. Parsons, Needham salesman for tho Elgin Equipment Corporation, for award of the city garbage cole lection equipment contract.
 Faces Other Indictments
 Still standing against Carney, however, are other indictments charging him with conspiring to set up and promote Q lottery and with conspiring with bus operators for award of a contract for transporta- ton of WPA workers with the ufl- dcrstanding that 26 per cent of the contract price would be paid the mayor.
 Likewise facing trial on munich pal corruption indictments are 46 other defendants, including Car ney's secretary, q former deputy sheriff, six New Bedford aldermen and l2 city councillors. They were indicted last November by special grand jury which heard evidence gathered in Q six-faorth investiga- ton by a Cigilante committee com- posed of clergymen, lawyers, mer- chants and bankers.
 His Second Trial
 The trial which ended last night was the second for Carney within @ month on the same indictment. The first trial, which opened the day after Carney was sworn in for q second term as mayor, ended in a mistrial when a juror expressed his opinion of the case outside of court. The jury in the second trial was locked up.
 The indictment originally charg- ed that Carney solicited a $25, 1000 bribe from each of five persons, but Superior Court Judge James 0. Donnelly ordered verdicts of &C., quittal on three counts on ground of insufficient evidence.
 Carney hailed his acquittal as proof that the August courts of our state cannot be used for the furtherance of selfish motives"
 Had he been convicted, Carney would have faced forfeiture for life of the right to hold public office in addition to 10 years in state prison or @ $5000 fine and two years in jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
M 7he Local Theaters
STATE

"Thy Made Me A Criminal", the picture the whole world Is talking about starring John Garfield with the Dead End" kids continues to draw great crowds at the Warner Bros. State theater.
 Today marks the second day of It's three-day hold-over engagement with the attendance records being smashed at every performance.
 dafhelds great dramatic per- formance Is compared only to that of Muni in T Am A Fugitive" and the Dead End" kids, in another of their humorous, wise- cracking roles are 1t their best. May Rob- son, Ann Sheridan, Claude Rains and Gloria Dickson also hit new highs in their individual charac- terizations.
 On the same show is Melyyn Douglas and Virginia Bruce in the hilarious comedy, There's That Woman Again"
 Starting Friday the management Of the State will again scoop the screen entertainment field in Wa terbury by presenting the swing sensation of the season, the show of shows, "St. Louis Blues" with Doro- thy Lamour and Lloyd Nolan top- ping the great cast of favorites.
 The picture was inspired by the unforgettable song of the same name and features eight terrific song hits, some of them which are sung by Miss Lamour; 0 million laughs, and Q grand and glorious cast of stars which will keep you completely entertained for ninety solid minutes.
 It is hailed as the years swinging singing screen hit. Besides the new love team of Lamour and Nolan the film features Tito Guizar, famous guitarist who strums and huns his tropic rhythns; Jessie Ralph, whc always seems to be ready for rough-housin'; Mary Parker, whe beats out lightning rhythms with her twinkling, dancing toes; Cliff Navarro, radios dean of double. talk, who incidentally is the dean of the Jack Benny Hour; Jerome Cowan, fast-talking smoothie whc will talk you out of your theatei seat if you don't watch out; Will liam Frawley who does the two- step-being one step ahead of the sheriff; Maxine Sullivan, dusky queen of swing who sings "Loch Lomond," and a few hot blues num- bers. Incidentally, Maxine was fea- tured with Louis Armstrong in q Warner Bros. production which ap. peared at the State a few weeks ago. Also featured in this giant cast of entertainers is Matty Mall neck and his orchestra, and just wait until you hear those swing sters give "St. Louis Blues" that west coast swing.
 On the same show will be a pic. ture that is judged as having every thing, "Newsboy's Home, starring Jackie Cooper with Edmund Lowe the Little Tough Guys, and Wendy Barrie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
POLl'S

Presented in person tonight, from the stage of the Loew-poli theater are the worlds most famous stooges, those of the late comedian, Ted Healy. The stooges first became popular on the Broadway stage years ago, and since then their ineteoric rise to fame on the screen is well known, and now they are winning still more acclaim In Q featured spot on the very popular Good News Radio Hour, on which they appear with some of Holly woods leading stars. In support of this headline attraction are several outstanding novelty acts, among them two stars of the Ringing Brothers, Bassett and Bailey; the Maginis, world-renowned trapeze artists who perform the most thrilling and daring feats ever wit- messed in the air; Bryce Santry, popular singing star from last years production Of George Whites Scandals: Jean Kirk and the Clay. tons, speedy tapsters: Annette and Tony Del Roy, presenting their own side-splitting original comedy skit, and to complete this great enter tainment roundup Hollywood has contributed lovely Elaine Dairien, noted songstress.
 Gus Meyers and the Loew-poli theater will handle the musical background for the stage show which will be presented in addition to two superb screen attractions.
 Heading the screen bill Is -Four Girls in White," e new drama glor- flying the nursing profession as Young Dr. Kildare" did the medi- cos.
 The four girls in white, or the title, are played by Florence Rice Una Merkel, Ann Rutherford and Mary Howard, with Alan Marshal recently seen opposite Luise Rainer in Dramatic School" playing the young doctor around whom much of the action centers.
 The story is that of four girls, whc enter upon a career for four singu- larly different reasons, only to find that service to humanity tram scends any selfish purpose.
 Prominent supporting roles are filled by Buddy Ebsen, Kent Taylor and Jessie Ralph.
 On the same program is another big hit, an exciting drama of the turf, "The Long Shot" with Gordon Jones and Marsha Hunt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
ATTORNEY WRENN
 ADDRESSES C.Y.0.
Reviews Life of St. John Bosco, Patron of Catho.
 lie Youth

More than 50 members of the c. Y. o. unit of st. Margeret's church attended c lecture on St. John Boseo, patron saint of Catholic youth and friend of Pope Plus xI, given by Attorney Maurice Wrenn ct 0 meeting of the unit last night,
 MT. Wrenn reviewed the life of the priest who founded tho first Catholic boys home in his native Italy. His zealous work in behalf of youth led 10 Father Bosco's canonization by Pope Plus on Easter Sunday, 1884. Since his death in 1888 his efforts directed toward the rehabilitation of boys have been carried on ell over Europe, South America, and the United States.
 Patrick Wallace, local director, and Rev. Peter P. Daly, chaplain of st Margaret's unit, led discuss sion on the 0. Y. o. movement.
 The next meeting will be at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
STRAND

A double hit pick of the pictures program arrives at the Warner Warner Brothers Strand theater this afternoon for three day stay with the undisputed peer of com edy, Jack Benny, returning to the screen, after a years absence in the headliner of the bill Artists and Models Abroad"
 Comprising the strongest cast ever assembled for a Benny picture are Joan Bennett who is seen in the romantic lead opposite Benny; the Yacht Club Boys and Mary Roland who handle the comedy to good ad- vantage interspersed of course with specialties by the four choristers Charley Grapewin. Fritz Field, Joyce Compton and the hundred lovlies of the chorus also add to the en- joyment of the film.
 Of particular interest is the much- talked about fashion display in the picture which features spe- cially designed gowns by Alox. Schiaparelli, Worth, Paquin, Patou and dozen other Parisian design CTS. Surely no woman will want to miss seeing what is the greatest collection of gowns ever shown on the screen.
 In the co-hit. Ride A Crooked Mile, the exciting and unforget- table character actor .Akim Tamil ron brings you an amazing new screen thrill. In the role of a ruth- less tyrant and ruler of . racketeer world he'n thrill you as never be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
FIGHT ON FLOOD.
 CONTROL ENDING.
Senator David I. Walsh Is HelpingG Gov. Baldwin
 to See Danaher

Boston, Feb. i--(uPj j--The states rights controversy that has stalled the federal governments Sl7,000,000 New England flood control program neared settlement today with the war department apparently acced- ing to demands of the northeasts six Republican governors. H.s.t
 The first active step toward solu- ton was to be made today by Gov- ernor Leverett Saltonstall of Mass achusetts in the form of Q special message to the legislature asking enabling legislation to permit re. sumption of flood control projects in the Connecticut and Merrimack River valleys, tses Sen. Walsh's Advice
 'saltonstall's announcement that he would draft special message followed receipt of letter from U. s, Senator David I. Walsh, D., Mass, who declared that the war depart- ment has determined that 1t can- not proceed with such projects without first obtaining the consent of state governments,
 The letter indicated that the war department has needed the protests of the six New England governors against Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring's announcement that he intended to proceed with construc- ton of flood control dam at Union Village, vt., without the formal. ity" of obtaining the states written consent.
 Aiken Started Fight
 Governor George D. Aiken of ver- mont was SO perturbed by Wood. rings announcement tfat he went before the dominantly.R Republican Vermont legislature Jan. i2 and ob- tained c $67,b00 appropriation to use "as he sees fit to resist any infringe ment or encroachment by the fed- eral government" Next day at conference he obtained the support of New England's other five Repub- lican governors,
 The governors said that they wel- comed federal flood control projects, but felt that the contemplated land seizures would set . dangerous pre- cedent.
 Walsh in the role of -maker conferred with Aiken. Saltonstall and Governor Francis P. Murphy of New Hampshire at the Senator's Clinton home Jan. g and an oral basis for settlement was reached.
 Requires Consent
 Though congress in It's hectic pre- adjournment days last year passed flood-control legislation providing in part for seizure of necessary lands without the affected states consent, Walsh pointed out that article 1, section 8. clause i7 of the federal constitution required such consent.
 Walsh offered to come to Massa- chusetts and explain to Q legislative committee the necessity for the en- abling legislation to be sought in i Saltonstall's message.
 Baldwin To Visit Cap'tol
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. l-(UP)-- Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin said to- day he would leave for Washington tomorrow night to confer on flood problems with U. s. Sen. John A. Danaher and Rep. William J. Mil- Ter. Connecticut Republicans,
 Gov. Baldwin will be accompanied by Gen. Sanford IT. Wadhams, chairman of the state water com- mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

mystery, but merely preparation for the annual Feb. 2 pilgrimage of Slumbering droundhog Lodge to the burrow of their patron saint, Arctomys Monax.
 On that day, as on Candlemas day for 30 years back, the Hiber- mating Governor (HenseD will lead his expedition Into the fields near Quarryville and observe with due solemn'ty and yet with hilar- ious "ceremoniaw the conduct of Arctomys. If he appears from his burrow and sees his shadow the Alternating Governor will pro- claim six weeks more of winter, If the day Is overcast, the slum- bering Groundhogs will rejoice in the end of winter.
 In the morning the 65 members (no more, no less) will follow the Venerable Patriarch, the Patriarch, Do Luxe, the Exalted Patriarch, and the plain ordinary garden va riety of Patriarch, the Venerable l Past Exalted Hibernator, the Just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
SENATOR CHAVEZ.
 FACES CHARGES
Parade of WPA Workers, Who Claim They Paid
 Assessments
By ROBERT WEAR United Press stan Correspondent)

(United Press stan COrreSpOnuent)
 Albuquerque, N. M, Feb. i.-(UP) The government called c process sion of WpA workers today to testify that friends of Senator Dennis Chavez had assessed them 10 per cent of their wages for Q political campaign.
 They were testifying at the trial of Chavez sister, Mrs. Anita Tatpya, his son-in-law, former assistant United States District Attorney Stanley Miller, and 33 others charg- cd with conspiracy to use WPA jobs and funds for political purposes.
 The witnesses said the 10 per cent levy was assessed by the Rio 0rande Social club, which, other witnesses had testified, forced WPA workers Into It's membership on penalty of losing their jobs.
 Some of Charges
 Walter Oglesby, a clerk in the state welfare department and 6 former WPA worker, testified that the club was formed to fight former Gov. Clyde Tingley's proposed amendment to the state conStitu- ton which would have permitted of- ficeholders three, instead of two, consecutive terms. Tingley and Chavez opposed one another on three state Issues. Tingley lost them all. The government charged that WpA jobs and resources were used in all three campaigns, in Chavez behalf.
 Oglesby said one of the defend- antS Anastacio Romero, told the Rio orande club that its purpose was to seize control of the Albu- querque government for Shavez, since he already controls the state offices and the WPA in the senate" At the same meeting, oglesby said, 1t was agreed to require WPA fore- men and time keepers to give 10 per cent of their wages to the clubs campaign chest, and to "sell" tickets to WPA workers for club socialS.
 Denies Accusations
 oglesby denied, In cross examina- ton by Defense Attorney Arthur Hannett, that he had called Chavez and Miller damn liars" because they didn't get him WPA job, which they had promised. He also denied threatening to "blow the id of and help send Stanley Miller either to hell or the penitentiary." But he admitted having obtained af- fidavits from WPA workers for Jo- seph Daley, Albuquerque Tingley leader, and that he had accepted Q $20 "loan" from Daley.
 Leo Baca, Bernaliilo county co:n- missioner, said he gave the club $50, and alloyed Charley Davis, 6 WPA foreman, 20 gallons of gasoline from c Baca filling station to drive WPA workers to Santa Fe to protest Ting ley legiSlation. Baca said he tore up the tickets for the gasoline.
 John Taylor, c negro WPA worker, said he bought dance tickets but protested to his foreman that he didn't dance and never went to dances'. ..t
 Other witnesses testified that they had lost their wPA jobs because they didn't buy dance tickets and refused to vote as the Chavez fac- ton indicated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Doggone anyway. They've streamlined every. thing that could be submitted to such engineering tactics but when 1t to streamlining the circus the boys licked But not N Y dress designer, one Charles Lemaire. He got ideas about what could be done with circus and next summer may see the Big Show adopting them. A smaller, rounder tent will house the show. It will allow centralizati0n of main acts and allow the spectators to direct attention at and only feature at time Obstructing poles will be camouflaged with stripes so that you won't think you're looking at pole The top of the big tent is going to be transformed into real sky by stretching deep blue cloth, studded with stars under it. All sorts of warmth to the interior scenes Even the seats will get new colors, too Lemaire says there's thing he won't tOuch-the sawdust .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

They say That Sophie Laguna pretty blonde miss is secretly practicing these winter evenings at dancing studio to improve the art of tripping the light fantastic. Her dancing nsructress informs the tower becker that she's bit of Ginger Rogers with her lessons visit to genial Peter DeLeo outstanding minstrel direc- tor, who is i'll at St. Marys hospital Peter has made behind the footights. Charlie Schnitman is resting at the same institution and the former alderman says there is nothing like taking we'll earned rest in hos ptal. We'll Charlie much hate to disagree with you, I'll still take the sunny sands of Miami Beach. Boy-o-boy!! Women of the younger set are now beginning to smoke pipes wonder what they will steal from the male sex next.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Despite earlier announcements in two of the three local papers to the effect that radio broadcasng rom the Superior Court building scene of the Waterbury Conspiracy trials barred by Judge Ernest A. 1ngs, the fact remains that the court granted permission TOT the radio seup than two weeks ago. with certain restrictions of course Yesterday thousands of Water
 burans informed over station WATR of the prog ress of the case by John A. Cuney Of the WaterpuIy Democrat staff When John P. Ftzmaurice, city clerk, was called as the first witness by special Special Prose cutor Hugh Acorn at noon, the flash came over the air before Clerk George Freeman had finished swear. ngn the witness than 45 seconds being needed to get the flash through to the radio station Then at l245 and D. m. complete resumes of courtroom acton were given while the court still in session, concise, accurate and coorful though all of 1t had to be done under considerable pressure and with all possible speed
 Radio hghghts of the trial will be given daily over WATR by Mr. Cluney experienced court reporter, at l2;45 and 5 D. m, including part of actual courtroom testimony within a very short time after 1t Is given from the witness stand and will come to you direct from the Superior Court building in radio headquarters within
 nbck shot of the courtroom proper That my friends, seems to be the radio scoop of the season, insofar as Waterbury is concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Walter Moss and Sam McGill have made Up their minds to take in the Policemens Ball. Now their only worry Is tuxedos Howell Overton, Scovill employe nes strip to Boston, Bill Thomas, Dick Krause and Neil Davis hiked to Naugatuck recently to cheer for cheering Jimmy Egan walked to school recently with gay scarf wrapped around his head in peasant style. Is 1t fad or Is there really something to It. Rose DeLeon president of the Pas CoEds, Is seeking high and low for few more members Don't all shout at once!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Passing Exalted Hibernator, the First Sleeper, Chief Eye Rubber, and the Secretary and Bondless Treasurer. Into the fields with shepherds crooks and shotguns they will 60. The shotguns are to defend the Defender, not to shoot groundhogs.
 Messengers rush from one group to another with sealed orders, wig wag signals fly from hill to hill. Then when one of the search groups cries out "Yoicksl" or something, and announces whether the ground hog saw his shadow or didn't, the whole body returns to spend the rest of the day in Hensel's store telling tall stories.
 The festivities conclude with c fine church supper in the evening in the famous Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. Mem. bers wear their regalia, consisting of nightgowlis, high boots, plug hats, or any other outlandish garment that is handy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
WATERBURY YOUTHS
 GET PRISON TERMS

Litchfield, Feb. 1.-Judson Towne and Joseph Burns, both of Water bury, were sentenced to state prison terms from four to six years after pleading guilty to burglary and jail escape attempt charges before Judge Arthur F. Ells in superior court here yesterday. James F. Nolan. form erly of Beacon Falls, was given an indeterminate sentence in a reform school after pleading guilty to att tempted jail escape. breaking and entering and stealing an auto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01

Round pegs in square holes or somethin. If the carpenter asks his assistant to bore square hole in a board some day now, it won't be a joke A bit and brace has been perfected which allows square holes to be drilled Ware, Mass hardware salesman displayed such tool recently to friends and explained that it made in Austria The bit is fitted into template fastened onto the block of wood to be drilled confines the bit to the squared f0rm As the sides of the bit strike the of the plate the next side is forced to the next corner The result is a perfect square hole, something that the average carpenter hbors long to achieve with ordinary round drills and nhsels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
UNION OF CHURCHES
 RENAMES PRESIDENT

The Congregational Union of Wa terbury reelected Rev. W. Moreton Owen, pastor emeritus of the Bun- ker Hill Congregational church. president at the annual meeting last evening in the Second Congre- gational church.
 William L. Loomis succeeds John H. Curtis as secretary-treasurer and Henry L. Griggs was named vice-president for another term. Re- ports from the five Congregational churches ir Waterbury, all union members. were read.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-01
CRASHING AT A STRAW
sY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

While snow, hail, sleet and wind, Cold and Stinging and raw Raise havoc on the city streets A lady cngs to her new spring straw Gusts blew the umbrella wide And inside out, they did, It's winter, winter, everywhere Except for the little new lid That perches In pristine glory Ven draped and much rose trimmed While snow and sleet sting and bite And the poor mascara-ed eyes are dimmed' And never brim nor nothing To protect the up-and-up dressed head So she struggles in the storm With heart as heavy as lead, As the clements make sea-weed Of what was once hat, Our little lady gives the appearance Of a very much drowned rat. While snow, hail, sleet and wind, Cold and Stnging and raw, Raise havoc in the city streets she somehow regrets the new straw
 -EM. EM.