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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

due largely to more cases Of scarlet fever. measles and pneumonia.
 Regarding tho Infant mortality rAse Mrs, sperry reported "of every 1000 babies born alive in Water- bury this past year, only GO died before they reached their first birthday. Twenty years ago the total deaths reached ii4. The in. fant mortality rate has been low. cred materially"
 Mrs. eperry expressed appfecia. ton for the personal interest of Dr. Edward J. Godfrey. city health officer. which Is largely responsible f0r the close cooperation between the Board Of Health and the Visit ing Nurse Association. In closing tho meeting. Mrs. Sperry asked that everyone present do their part in stimulating interest in the Visiting Nurse Association and urge finan- cial support from everyone in Wa terbury, Mrs. sperry's complete re- port follows:
 The treaSufer's report showed Q deficit at the end Of the year Of si28.03 indicating that in spite Of the many extra demands made upon the association. efficient man. agement kept this from being c larger figure,
 Volunteer Committee
 Mrs. FofreA Purinton. Chairman of the Volunteer Committee report cd on the work done by Junior Wo- mems club, Junior League and dirl Scouts. Mrs, John D. doss. chair man Of the Child Welfare commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Deficit Of SIPS For Past Year Incurred
 By "Payless" Cases
34,060 Visits By Nurses Indicate Public's Growing Dependence Upon Service-Annual Reports Read
 at Annual Meeting Today-0fficers Elected

A fund of $l6,000 will be sought in support of the work of the Visit Ing Nurse association, to be raised by popular subscription, 1t was an- nounced today at the annual meet ing of the corporators by Mrs. Rog- CT s. Sperry, who was reelected president.
 Mrs, SpeTy said; This amount represents the cost of serving those patients who cannot pay. About 5i per cent of our visits are not paid for In any way and only 2 per cent of those not insured pay for their visits." Mrs. Sperry explained that one-third of the association's visits nre paid for by the insurance companies, and that @ total of 34,- 969 visits were made to 8,i82 pa- tients during 1888. This means" Mrs. sperry said, that 474 more patients were served than in 1897,
 Diseases
 Fifty per cent of all communic- able diseases. reported to the De- partment of Health were given nursing care by the Visiting Nurse Association. In 1887 only 25 per cent of the cases were under our care. The increase in work was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
APPEAL MADE FOR
 BANDACES, ETHER
Local Chapter of Red Cross Receiving All Con.
 tributiOns Now

In view of the tragic conditions existing in earthquake-ravaged Chile the local chapter of the American Red Cross, in cooperation with Na- tional headquarters, today issued an emergency appeal for contributions of any amount,
 In a cable to National headquar- ters in Washington, D, O., George D. Smith, American Red Gross reps resentative in Chile, reported the tragic situation among the injured and requested 2b different Items Of medical supplies in quantities ample to care for i8,000 wounded Sup. piles include vaeeines, dressings, bandages, ether, surgical Instruments for bone surgery, stretch lnStru. ments for bone fractures, splints and x-ray plates,
 President Roosevelt sent out on appeal Friday for cash contributions to the American Red Gross to as- sist in meeting the great need in Chile, and chapters all over the country are cooperating in an at- tempt to alleviate the suffering.
 Checks payable 10 American Na. tional Red Cross may be sent to local headquarters, 3b Field street whence they will be forwarded to Washington. Contributions of any sum will be gratefully received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
MISSING GIRL IS
 FOUND WORKING
Cousin of Late War Hero of Britain-Her Parents
 Are Satisfied

Chicago, Feb. G. (uP)-Poliee said today that Viviane Eugenie AL lenby, 10, who disappeared from New York City two weeks ago and was found working as c nursemaid here had told her parents she prefers to keep her job.
 Officers said they had received word from Chief Inspector Louis Costuma of the New York police de- partment that Miss Allenby had talked by telephone to her father, James E. Allenby, industrial engin- eer. Allenby and his wife had planned to come to Chicago by plane police said, but cancelled reserva- tons after talking to their daugh- ter.
 Costuma notified Chicago police to cancel Q request that the girl be held as e runaway, The missing per- sons bureau of the New York depart. ment made the request last night and Chicago police had referred it to the missing persons bureau when word was received that the girl had communicated with her parents.
 Cousin of War Hero
 She Is Q third cousin of the late Viscount Allenby, one of Englands famed war heroes, who led the Brit ish forces which took rulership of Jerusalem away from the Moslems in 1917.
 She disappeared Jan, l8 from the nursing home Of St. Luke's Hospital. New York City, where ghe had been studying nursing. She was found yesterday by newSpapermen at Q South Side home where she Is caring for three children.
 She declined to say why she left the hospital.
 T was m full possession of my faculties,' she said.
 She came to Chicago by bus Jan. 2i and obtained her Job Il days ago through newspaper advertisement, using her own name. Her employ CTS. Mr. and Mrs. Max Fuhrer, said she could remain with them as long as she desires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
PRODUCE STRIKE CONTINUES HERE
Union Leader Insists on Discrimination When
 Truce Is Signed

Strike of produce truck drivers which started more then Q month ago continued in effect today, with business agent Rudolph Teta hold ing out for the reinstatement of all strikers before otherwise accepting settlement terms and Attorney Wil- laim J, Larkin claiming that more than half of the original 45 strikers have already turned to work,
 No conferences were slated, the last having been held Saturday Co no avail,
 Approximately 3b produce opera. tors met with business agents Of unions of New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Hartford Friday at New Raven. No progress was report- cd on the proposals of the union men that c statewide contract for produce workers be effected, Mr Teta, who attended, said that dcal- CTS in cities other than Waterbury arc favorable to the proposal. At- torney William J. Larkin End. rep. resented the local dealers at the New Haven conference.
 Timothy Collins, seeretary-treas- uror of the local union was at Wil- lim0ntio today, attending the New England conference of truck driV' CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
NATIONAL HONORS
 FOR JOSEPH CABER
Prominent Local Man Is Named to 2 Outstanding
 Jewish Committees

Joseph J. daber, prominent in numerous Waterbury Jewish activi- ties, today attained signal national honor with his appointment to the councils of the two principal Jewish fund raising organizations.
 MT, 0aber has been named to the national councils Of United Pales. tine Appeal and that of the Ameri- can Jewish Joint Distribution Com mittee.
 The United Palestine Appeal Is the agency which raises funds in behalf of Palestine, while the other nation. al organization seeks financial sup- port for oppressed European Jews and refugees in, oil parts of the world.
 Mir, daber Is president of Temple Israel on Willow street and president of the Waterbury Zionist District.
 It is the opinion of local associ- ates of MT. daber that his appoint. ment to both Of the national coun. cils of tho organizations cited Is the only instance Of one person holding membership in the councils Of both the United Palestine Appeal and the American Jewish Joint Distribu- ton Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
ASSIGNMENTS FOR
 TAX COLLECTORS
Members of Local Revenue Staff to Visit Local
 Factories

Deputy income tax collectors will be available Feb. lt through Feb, 24 at local and NOugatuek factories from to ( D, n,, 1t was announced at the office of Thomas 6. Smith, collector for the district Of Con- neetieut,
 The schedule and deputies as- signed follow Feb, l4' James Monaghan and Edward Kazemekas, U, $. Rubber Products Co.,, Nauga- tuck; Feb, l9, Kazemekas, Ameri- can Brass Co.,, office; Collectors John Carolan and Monaghan, Ans erieea Brass Co.,, west and south plants; Feb, l8, Monaghan, Ameri. can Brass Co,, west plant; Kazeme. kas, Chase Co.,, Rolling Mill, Water- vile; Carolan, Chase plant, North Main street; Feb. IT, Monaghan and Kasemekas, Chase Mill: Wa terville Carolan, Chase office; Feb, 20 and 2i, Monaghan. Scovill Mfg. Co., Mill street office; Kazemekas and carolan, seoyill Mfg, Co., main and east mills; Feb, a and a., Monaghan and Kazemekas, U. 8, Rubber Products Go, Naugatuck,
 For the convenience of taxpayers other than those employed in fae- tories, the department has arranged an extension of office hours at the Waterbury district office in the post office building, Deputy Collector Price will be on duty there from 1 to { D. n,, fromh Feb, i4 to Feb 2a, with the exception of Saturdays when the office will close at noon The office will close on Feb, i3 and g, legal holidays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

tee reported that a new We'll Child Conference was opened In the fall, making e total of eight conferences conducted weekly and service i,406 babies who made 4,238 visits during the past year.
 Mrs. A. A. Crane, chairman of the Nursing committee reported that 276 children were sent to Vacation House under the nurses supervision, Miss Katherine Sullivan was given a gold pin In recognition of ten years efficient service. Three new staff nurses were also honored at Q tea given by Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr,
 officers were chosen as follows: Honarary president, Dr. John N. Lewis: Mrs. Roger s. Sperry, re- elected president; Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr, vice-president; J. Warren Up- son, secretary; Robert H, Leach, treasurer.
 The following new board mem- bers were elected: Charles J. Allen, Mrs. Archer Rowbottom, and Mrs Arthur Purinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Behind The
 Lines
American Legion

Tomorrow evening for the first time In many years Q joint meet- ing of Corporal Coyle post and It's auxiliary will be held at tho American Legion home on Holmes avenue,
 The colors of both units will be presented at the opening of the meeting with the usual cere- monies. Both organizations will transact the usual business and will then adjourn for Q special session,
 The greetings of the units will be voiced by Commander George Karnofsky and Miss Mabel Casey, president of the auxiliary,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Visiting Nurses Association to Raise Fund of $16OO
SylUia Sirica, $,
 Fractures Skull

Special Co the Democrat
 Enfield, Feb. 0--Fivc-year. old Sylvia slrica, daughter ot Mir. and Mrs. John blriea oL thls town, former residents of Waterbury, received . fractured skull and Iaceratlons Of the hands when she fell headlong out of the back seat of . sedan car. belonging to . nelghbor, here early last evening.
 The girl was rushed Co her home where she was treated by Dr. N. r. D0wd of this town and later by Dr. Frank Bowes and Dr. Salvatore Ceruiio Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Rain or SnoW,
 Says Forecast

Normal winter weather res turned to Waterbury today af. ter higher temperatures, rain and sleet provided unpleasant days and nlghts last week.
 The low for the last 2a hours was shown Co be 24 degrees by the official thermometer of Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker and the high mark reg lstered at 3i degrees,
 While some remnants of Ice caused motorists hazard on outlying streets, the eity's high ways were clear, for the most part.
 Skating was reported at Full ton park this morning with favorable conditions expected at Washington park as well.
 Warmer weather with rain or snow tonight Is the forecast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
MASONS TO HEAR
 JOHN W. M'CIBBON

John W. Mcdibbon, recruiter for the U. s. Navy In Waterbury and surrounding communities, will jour- ncy to Ansonia tonight to show sound pictureG and lecture to thu order of Easterl star at the Ma sonic Temple of that city.
 The pictures will include tray. elogues of foreign countries ana scenes of naval life on board ships and shore stations.
 Michael Swata, Quartermastei First Glass, Recruiter, U. s. Navy, showed sound motion pictures ana gave Q lecture Friday night to over 200 at the North End Y. M. Q. A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
OLD COLLECTOR DIES

Claremont, N. H., Feb. .-(UP).- John r. Jones. 92, former collec- tor of internal revnue for South Carolina, died yesterday rt the home of a daughter. A native of Spring field, Mass, he was civil engineer for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Lithuanian Legion

Members of Sylvester Stokes post, Lithuanian Legion, will meet to- night in the organizations rooms on Bank street.
 Tomorrow evening the post aux Hilary will hold It's regular monthly meeting,
 Both units request that oil mem. bers attend the meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
AWARD RECORDED IN WOMAN'S DEATH.
Late Mary -Haggerty Left No Dependents; Medical
 Expenses $2!5O0

Compensation Go m m nissioneF James M. Lynch today approved an award in favor Of the estate Of the who died as result Of injuries sus- late Mary Haggerty of Middlebury, tained September Q. 1888 while working for Sara r. Daiy Of Middle bury. Payment of medical expenses of more than s2.b00 is the principal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Scout Committee
 Meeting Tonight

The District committee for the East District, Boy Scouts Of Amer lea, will meet tonight at 0 o'clock at the Mil Plain church.
 Ernest Wilcox is chairman Of the district committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

item. The woman died ct st. Mary'6 hospital January i2, 1899,
 The woman had no dependents, In addition to the medical expenses, se702. including s200 for funeral ex- penses will be paid to the Colonial Trust Co., executors Of the womaas estate. She died Of fractured pei. wis sustained in fall in the cellar Of her employers home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Marriage Intentions

John Hahn, g Park Place. and Josephine Rafferty, 36i Willow street.
 Benjamin Lsvinson, Trey, \. Y, and Rhoda Cohen, g Crown street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06

Britain has q new motor torpedo boat with q speed of co miles on hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-06
Full Weather Report

Boston, Feb. O-(uP)-Weather fOFecRhti
 CONNBCTICuT-snow changing t0 rRin and slightly warmer T0- night. Tuesday rain,
 RHODE ISLAND and MAsSAcHu 2 AIeTTS - Snow, turning to rnln Nightly warmer tonight. Tuesday faln,
Evening star., 1939-04-08
U. 5. and Britain 10 Share
Air Base Isles Control
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Two dots in the Pacific, Canton
and Enderbury Islands, have come
under the joint control of the
United States and Great Britain
by virtue of a 5O-year agreement.
They will serve as way stations
on the air route between Califor-
MIA and Australia. Part of the
Phoenix group of Coral Islands, they
lie midway between Hawaii and
Australia.
An exchange of notes between
Secretary of State Hull and the
British Ambassador, Sir Ronald
Lindsay, bringing to an end nego-
tiations conducted for over a year,
provided that:
The islands will be administered
by United States official and a
British official, to be appointed by
the respective governments.
An American company or compan-
les may construct and operate on
Canton Island an airport avail
able for airplanes of both nations
in return for fees to be agreed upon.
Only British commonwealth or
American civil aviation companies
may use the islands for scheduled
air services.
The joint occupation does not
prejudice the claims of either gov
ernment to the islands.
Evening star., 1939-04-08

will begin at 7:30 am. At ITO am.
the march to the amphitheater will
start and proceed in the following
order: Color guard, United States
Marine Band. Farrar C. Verser.
grand commander of Virginia, and
staff; James Graham, grand COM
mander of the District, and staff; !;
massed colors, subordinate COM
manderies of Virgil inia, sister COM
manderies from foreign Jurisdictions
and subordinate communicates of
the District.
The sermon will be delivered by
the Rev. Ze Barney T. Phillips,
pastor of the Church of the Epiph-
any and chaplain of the Senate.
DR.. Phillips is member of De
Molay Commandery, No. 4, of Wash
ington.
The grand master OF knights
Templar of the United States will
be represented by Byron Lear, right
eminent grand junior warden of the
Grand Encampment.
Mrs. Roosevelt will place a cross
of lilies on the Tomb of the Un-
known Soldier at the conclusion of
the services.
Those taking part In the services
will be Eugene E. Thompson. gen.
eral chairman for the service and
past grand commander of the Dis
trict; the Rev. James Shera Mont
gomery. grand prelate of the Dis
trict: the Rev. John c. Palmer,
grand chaplain, Grand Lodge. F. A.
A. NJ, and 1t. Comdr. Edward w.
Davis, chaplain, U. S. N.
Evening star., 1939-04-08
Town Caucus Called
To Pick Takoma
Candidates
Bill Before Gov. O'Conor
Provides for Council
Election Changes

The mayor and council of Takoma
Park, Nd, last night set April II
as the date for the annual town
caucus to nominate candidates for
the council, despite possible changes
in municipal election procedure
which will occur If Gov. OConor
signs a bill now before him.
Under the present town charter,
provisions are made for the selection
this year of candidates for three
vacancies in the council, each for
two-year term.
Under the bill which was enacted
at the recent session of the Maryland
General Assembly, and which now
awaits action by Gov. O'Conor, one
year terms only would be provided
for the three councilmen to be named
this year. and all town officials would
come up for reelection in 1910.
The town caucus will be held at
VIC 4dhoLid 1lIe 11ouSe, ApIu IL, dI
pm, and candidates will be named
to fill vacancies caused by the ex-
piring terms of Col. A. L. Conger,
Millward c. Taft and DR.. Chester
C. Waters. DR.. Waters will not be a
candidate for reelection. because of
his transfer this week to st. Paul,
MINI.
Town registration days will be
April "a and Is, and the election will
be held May i.
Evening star., 1939-04-08
Soliciting Funds Brings
Stiff Penalty for Youth

Soliciting funds without a permit
allegedly to provide an amphfying
system for the Marian Anderson
concert before the Lincoln Memorial
tomorrow cost an 18-year-old COL
ored youth ither a $10O fine or 80
days in Jail in Police Court today.
The youth, who gave his name as
George Carter, 10. of 1923 Third
street S.W.. was arrested yesterday
at Seventh street and Florida avenue
NV, police said. after several we'll
known colored people complained he
was soliciting funds and represent
ing himself as an agent for COL
ored women's organization.
Prior to sentencing the youth this
morning. Judge Edward NJ Curran
had referred him to the probation
officers, believing him to be a first
offender. However. when he arrived
in the probation Office, officials there
said they recognized him as already
a probationer on larceny charge
whose name, according to their rec
ords, is Samuel Stephen Kelly. Judge
Curran later sentenced the youth.
Shortly afterward Judge John P.
Mcmahon revoked the youths pro-
baton and sentenced him to 80 days
on the previous petty larceny charge.
Evening star., 1939-04-08
Two Armed Robberies,
se-Snatchings Reported

Two armed robberies and two
purse snatchings in which the VIC
tins were knocked down were re-
ported to police last night.
Israel Scher. owner OF a shop at
312 Eleventh street Sc, was robbed
of s25 by two colored men. Mr.
Scher said the men came in and'
asked for cigarettes. When he started
to make change. both pulled guns,
rif1ed the cash register and fled.
Police were investigating the rob
berry of John G. Wyche. 48. colored
a janitor at 1912 M street NV. He
said two white men came into tle
building Thursday night pretending
they wanted to rent an apartment
He told police they held him up st
the point of a pistol and took s128 y
of rent money which belonged tu
Mrs. R M. Camp. 3618 Brandy
wine street NV, owner of the apart.
ments Wyche said he was placed IN
back room and warned not TO
leave for Is minutes.
Miss Sarah Granville of "a street
NV. walking with her sister, Ellen
Granville. near her home, was
knocked down last night by two
colored youths, who grabbed her
pocketbook and fled. The purse con-
tanned IS cents and papers.
Also knocked down and her pocket
book snatched by two young colored
men was Mrs. Sarah Gordon 4f
435 Kennedy street NV. She was
walking in the 1900 block of ThiHi
street NV. Her purse contained
$3.50.
Evening star., 1939-04-08
Senator 7ownsend's Grandson
Fatally Injured in Fall
Boy, 5, Drops 20 Feet
From Roof of
Annex to Home

Paul L. Townsend, jr., 5-year-old
grandson Of Senator Townsend
Of Delaware, was fatally injured
late yesterday in fall from the
20-foot roof Of an annex to his
home at 1874 Thirtieth street NV.
His death was declared accidental
today by Coroner A. Magruder Mac
Donald.
The child was found uncopscious
on a flagstone walk In the court
yard by his nurse, Suzan Hargis.
He died a few minutes later at
Emergency Hospital of skull
fracture and cerebral hemorrhage.
Investigators said the boy ap-
parently had reached the narrow
ledge of the roof by climbing
stone wall surrounding the patio
and had lost his hold while swing
ing on iron rods attached to the
roof.
His parents, Paul L. Townsend,
secretary to the Senator. and Mrs.
Townsend. were not at home when
the tragedy occurred.
The boy was treated by DR.. j. S.
Wall, family physician, and hos
pital doctors and DR.. John j.
Shugrue, brain specialist, was called
Evening star., 1939-04-08
Conference Is Called
For Next Week by
New Peace Union
Two-Doy Meeting Set
At Shorehom Hotel,
Opening Saturday

An emergency conference called
by the month-old American Union
for Concerted Peace Efforts to pro-
mote the development of a strong
foreign policy for the United States
will be held at the Shoreham Hotel
next Saturday and Sunday.
Clark NJ. Eichelberger, chairman
of the sponsoring organization, an
nouncing the conference yesterday,
declared: 1T is the hope of the
sponsors that it will give added
impetus to the movement for re-
vision of the Neutrality Act and will
aid in securing general public sup
port of a program advocating op-
position to international laWless-
ness"
A hundred leaders In the religious,
educational. business and public life
of the country will take part in the
two-day meeting. The program, ac-
cording to the sponsors, will cover
not only the preparation of written
material but the use of radio and
motion pictures in setting forth the
world situation and the problems
which it involves.
Headed by Paul Kellogg, editor
of the Survey Graphic. and Miss
Josephine Schain. chairman of the
National Committee on the Cause
and Cure of War, the Program
Committee includes Jay Allen, Her.
bert Biberman, Joseph Cadden, Mr.
Eichelberger, John Elliott, Edgar
Fisher. Margaret Forsyth, William
Hinckley, Freda Kirchway, Mrs.
Henry Goddard Leach, Marion Mil
Ter, Richard Scandrett. jr.. James
T. Shotwell and Hester Sender
gard.
Among those who will participate
in the meetings will be Orson Welles
of radio and stage, Prof. Quincy
Wright, Maxwell Stewart, President
Ernest Wilkins of Oberlin College.
Allen D. Albert, past president of
the Rotary International; Franchot
Tone of the stage and screen. Le-
land Stowe, Mrs. Charles Shutter
of the Missouri Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton and Robert Watt of the
American Federation of Labor.
The American Union for Con-
certed Peace Efforts was organized
avowedly to unite and mobilize
American public opinion behind a
three-point foreign policy to oppose
aggression. promote justice between
nations and develop adequate peace
machinery.