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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
LAST FLING AT
 LIFE IS ENDED
Girl Who Murdered Hus- band Back in Jail After
 Months Freedom

Dallas, Texas, July 26. = (UP) - Velma West, a girl who murdered her husband with a claw hammer and escaped from prison to have a "last fling at life," was back in jail today, satisfied with her fling.
 She escaped from the Ohio wo- mems Reformatory at Marysville, Ohio, June 19, and was arrested here last night. One of the three girls who escaped with her was also retakeny
 T had a good time and 1t was worth it," she said. T got the bug to escape when I, went before the parole board after seven years and was told that I would have to spend the rest of my life in prison. Hell, you can't do that to 8 young woman. I waited five years for my break and didn't huff it."
 She was asked about T. Edward West, her husband, the son of a wealthy and prominent family, whom she killed in 1927.
 "He couldn't take it," she said, grinning. T married him when I was 18. We lived together about a year and half, then started fight ing constantly. I hit him playfully on the head with a hammer one night and that was that"
 Mrs. West, 32, was slender, blonde and demurely handsome in the po- lice station where she was questioner before she was locked up. Police found her and Mary Ellen Rich ards, g, in a rooming house. Mrs. West just entering 1t wit ha man she had met short while before on Market street when detectives took her. They had been tipped by a girl she had met since coming here.
 Mrs. West left a three-page letter to Superintendent Marguerite Kelley before she and the other girls let themselves out of the reformatory wit hthe keys with which she had been entrusted as g trusty. She told Miss Kelley that she wanted "one last fling at life before I die" be- cause she knew she would never be paroled. She assured Miss Kelley that if her escape caused her any trouble, she would be glad to re- turn.
 T will always hate myself for do- ing this to you" she wrote. T am torn between two fires my love for you and my desire for one little adventure before die"
 Leaving the reformatory, the girls hitch-hiked their way west. Virginia Brawdy, who was serving time for incorrigibility, and Florence Sheline, g, in for burglary, went on toward California, and Mrs. West and Miss Richards, who was in for robbery, came here.
 Mrs. Vests crime was a national sensation. She was girl of the jazz age, loved parties, liked to go places. Her husband didn't. They quarreled and she killed him, then washed her hands and drove 35 miles to a bridge party in Cleveland suburb which she made notable to other with her spontaneous gaiety. The next day she was arrested and on March 6, 1928, she was sentenced to life imprisonment after she had pleaded guilty to second degree murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
.Y.M.C.A Notes

Philip M. Won Tobel, chairman of the public speaking council of the educational department of the Y. M. c. A. released this morning list of council members who will serve on recruiting agency for Miss Mary L. Martins new class in public speaking scheduled to start Monday October 2. They are: Fred A. Stewart MT. and Mrs. John R. Clark, Theo- dore F. Briethaupt, Rose A. Clarkin, Lulu L. Murphy, Howard E. Coe Helen R. King, William D. Pierson, Mrs. Irene Sitar, J. Russell Putnam, Lillian Whitaker, George w. Hay nor, Helen T. Shea, Roy A. Ferris, Earle H. Blanchard, Edna B. Clarke, Mrs J. l.. Washburne, Adolph Rey- mond, Mary r. Hennessey, Cecile Rochon, Adrian l.. Mulloy.
 Also Alfred r. Meyerhans, Dorothy Moss, Sally Beardsley, William P. Wright, Charles J. Cass, Katherine Casey, Paul E. Lincoln, Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Hickey, Mary Sheehan, Mrs. J. Harold Root, Kath- erine Mooney, Eleanor Dodd, Ray mond J. Tanning, c. Rockwell Clyne Emily E. Merriman, Mrs. Frank J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
SOCIETY GLAMOUR
 BOY IS MARRIED

New York, July 25.-UP) Rob ert Vanderpoel Clark, 2l, a society glamour boy who has $3,0OO000 was honeymooning in Virginia today with his 36-year old bride, the for mer Mrs. Suzanne De La Sale Hte- man, twice divorced Frenchwoman.
 They were married yesterday in a surprise ceremony at the Marble Collegiate church here and left i'm mediately for Middleburg. Va.
 Mrs. Clark Is native of Lille, France. Her marriages to Robert N. Chambers and Russell Hiteman both ended in divorce.
 The bridegroom is a grandson of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
Suit Filed

Suit for $500 was filed today in the court of common pleas by the General Motors Acceptance Corp. against Paul Harold and the Brass City Used Car Co. The suit is based on @ sale of an automobile with a note assigned to the G. M. A. c. by the Zele Chevrolet Co.
 The Franco American Coal & oil Go. brought suit against John Lasher for $500, claiming debts for coal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
"Old Pictures"

First prize in the Howland- Hughes studio "Old Pictures" con- test has been awarded to Elliott Sargent, of Union City, for his en- try, Bridge in Naugatuck Center, 1843." Pictures were judged from age and historical standpoint.
 Second prize went to Leo Du- mond, of 26 Willow street, "Typi- cal American Farm, Home and Family, 1863." Mrs. 0. I. Dinwoodie won third prize with her entry, "Old Portrait of Great Grandfath- CT Taken in Sheffield, England, 150 Years Ago"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
Pennies Taken

Two dollars in pennies were stolen in q break at Dunn's tav- ern, 1877 Thomaston avenue, early this morning. Police are Investigating.
 A break at the First National store, 153 Highland avenue, which was reported to have Oc- cured Monday morning, was also being investigated by po- lice today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
Six Months!

, Michael Peters, of Waterbury arrested for Winsted authorities Monday on Q warrant charging abandonment of children, was sentenced to six months in jail in Winstcd town court yester- day morning. Jail sentence will be suspended if Peters pay court costs and furnishes 8 bond of $500 to insure support of his children for the next six months.
 Police said Peters took his children to Winsted Sunday and returned to Waterbury without tn m. He pleaded guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26

nature of or the facsimile stamped signature of the city controller.
 Confirming our conversation of today, I recommend that all pay roll checks be signed by the fac- simile stamped signature of Sher- wood L. Rowland.
 T also recommend that emer- gency supplies for the current month be contracted for by the con- troller's office.
 Tt is understood that the Board of Finance of the City of Water bury will at it's next meeting ratify the action taken by the controllers office in regard to these matters"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
WHAT IS TAXPAYER
 ASKS MRS. CRAWFORD

Hartford, Conn.,, July 26-(UP)- What constitutes taxpayer?"
 Secretary of state Mrs. Sara B.. Crawford today asked Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti for an opinion on that question.
 It happened that the town of Westport had to name beach commission of five taxpayers. and Mrs. Crawford wanted to know:
 Must the individual be named on the grand list or will the payment of old Age Assistance be sufficient ground for ruling that the person Is a taxpayer and qualified to serve on boards and commissions in this town?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
Missing

Francis Guinan, IS, of 806 Bank street, who has been miss ing from his home since Friday night, has not yet been found, police reported today. He was last seen with 8 friend Friday evening.
 The boy is described as feet 3 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, red-haired, blue eyes, and freckl- ed, and is believed to have been wearing brown trousers, a white polo shirt, and black shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
PIONEER AUTO
 MAKER IS DEAD

West Haven, Conn, July 26.-(UP) Funeral services will be held on Thursday for Ross M. G. Phillips, 65, prominent inventor and pio- neer automobile manufacturer, who died of pneumonia last night.
 Phillips was credited with build ing one of the first air-cooled en- zines constructed in this country He was working on new type of airplane bomb when he died.
 He leaves his widow, two sons and a daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
HELD REsPONsIBLE

Hartford, Conn, July 26-(UP)- Leroy w. Heald, Forestville, was held criminally responsible in a coroner's finding today for the auto- mobile accident death May 27 of Douglass J. J. M&loney, 9, Dudley, Mass, at Dorchester. Coroner Frank E. Healy said Heald was intoxicated when his car, in which Maloney was a passenger. left the highway and crashed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
OLD ROUNDHOUsE RAzED

Stockbridge, Mass. (UP)-The West Stockbridge roundhouse of the New Haven railroad. recently razed, was the oldest roundhouse in New England-having been erected in 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
Boy Bitten

Jack Collins, of Il Woodlawn terrace, was bitten in the leg by dog owned by the Framme family of g Woodlawn terrace yesterday, according to police.
 The boy was treated at the of- flee of Dr. William Finkelstein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
TRACTOR BUILT FROM JuNK

Occur D'Alene, Ida. - (UPD - L. K. stewart of Hayden Lake built a tractor using parts of i3 discarded automobiles. It hes six speeds ahead and two In reverse. Unemployed. he built the tractor to pay a debt. .-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26

past presidents Francis LevesQue and Joseph F. Kenny. and Young Mems Secretary Thomas s. Smith
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
HEDY ALTERS INITIALS

Hedy Lamar has changed the monogram on the door of her auto- mobile. It now reads III. M." for Hedy Markey, her married name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26

the late Alfred Corning Clark, one of the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine company. He in- herited $3,000,000 from his grand father on his 21st birthday last Mo- Vember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26

The young of the condor cannot fly for 12 months after being hatch ] ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
House Break

A break into the home of Harold Heating, 132 Edson avenue Satur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26

Newcomb, Waiter 8. Pease, Patrick F. Wallace, Eileen Eustace, Walter F. Torrance, Frank T. Driscoll, John J. Brady, Frank Menesry, Arthur L Purinton, Ruth l. Liebeck and Charles M. Sutherland.
 The council will hold the meeting early in September at the call of Chairman Won Tobel.
 Michael Delpo, the incoming presi- dent of Central YMCA Young Mems Inter- Club Council, presided at a meeting of the executive committee last night at which program plans for the coming year were discussed. Those present were George Morri- son, social chairman. Joseph Blans. field, membership chairman, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26
- SPOTLIGHTTNG Brass City News
day night was reported to police to-

uHy,
 Detective Lieut.. William F. Pol lard, who investigated, said thieves took about $3 in change, and two combination cigarette case-lighters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-26

They cook and bake with oil or gas. and change quickly from one fuel to another Sturdily constructed for long years of serv- ice, and finished in gleaming, stainless DOT celain enamel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
RACIAL GROUPS
 TO BE HONORED
Republicans to Recognize All NatiOnalities in
 Event of Victory

Adequate political and racial representation on all city boards and commissions was promised by Charles c. Foster, Republican can- didate for mayor ill an address at Republican rally at the North End Y. M. c. A. yesterday after noon. MT, Foster repeated his charge that a shortage of $50,000 or more will be found in the tax collectors office, but again he did not elaborate on the allegation.
 Anthony Petrillo. candidate for tax collector. praised the Republi- can ticket as being fairly represen- tative of all groups. Alderman Jo- seph Reiner declared that the Democrats should have nominated Senator George T. Culhane.
 Other Republican candidates spoke at the rally, and also at a meeting at the home of John Burke. on Dikeman street.
 MT. Foster said:
 My opponent has gone out of the way on at least two occasions to stress promise that if elected he would appoint city boards of strictly non-partisan character.
 "He has said that only by the effective use of such bipartisan boards can our two-party form of government work to the best ad- vantage of the city.
 With this view, am in whole- hearted accord, but I have not felt 1t necessary to announce my in- tentions of appointing such boards, if elected, because have felt that any reasonable, intelligent admin istration of the city's affairs would naturally include appointment of boards truly representative of vari- ous segments of the citys popula- tion.
 Failure to have at its disposal such effective boards has been one reason for the breakdown of our city's government in the past, and thus my opponent in this campaign feels compelled to apologize for the manner in which his own party has acted in this respect by stressing his promise to do better.
 My firm intention, If elected mayor, is to enlist for the city's service the very finest minds that both major parties can produce.
 Racial Groups
 want to go even further than | this.
 Waterbury is composed of large number of political and racial groups, all of whom are entitled to adequate representation in the city's administration. An effort should and will be made not only to give the Republican and the Democratic party and the Socialists and the Independent Democratic parties representation in accord- ance with their number, but also to. accord to the various racial segments of our population an ade- quate opportunity for public serv- ice. By this I mean employees in the various city departments as well as members of the city board"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Traffic Fatalities
 Increase In State
46 Persons Killed in Auto Accidents During Month of OctOber-SpeciaI Appeal Made By Com. COnnOr

1 slowly, with engine idling and the car in low gear, and accelerate eau tiously to avoid spinning the rear wheels. Without chains on an icy road, it Is unsafe to overtake vehi- cleS in urban areas and hazardous in rural areas unless the road ahead is clear for at least half-mile.
 8. Pump the breaks in stopping, even when using chains, to keep the wheels rolling. Slow down in gear to about 10 miles an hour, then re- lease the clutch for the final stop
 g. Keep a steady foot on the ac- celerator to avoid spinning the rear wheels. If skid starts, turn the front wheels in the direction the rear is Skidding.
 10. When it is slippery, try out the breaks occasionally to get the feel of the road. Keep speed down and car in gear. Avoid situations re- quiring quick stops and sudden changes in direction.
 Icy Streets
 IL. When city streets are icy, pedestrians should look both ways, then look again before crossing Keeping in mind the problems with which motorists are confronted on icy road surfaces. Don't Jay Walk. Wait for the proper signal before crossing and at points where there is no traffic control, use the cross- walks and cross at street intersec- tionS.
 F. Pedestrians walking along state roads where there are no side- walks should use extreme care when the roads are slippery. Keep well off the travelled portion of the road and walk on the left hand side fac- ing traffic. Never allow cars to pass one another opposite the point where you are walking. It is dan gerous. Learn to guage speeds and stop in order to allow vehicles to pass each other we'll ahead of the point where you are walking. Vnta nvlhlAnon-OnI Vaynw AA,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
TESTIMONIALS:

The Waterbury Republican" on November 5 soid,
 "Vineent ScuIIy is a decent man and beorer of an honored name.
 Ar. SmedIey. Socialist eondi- dote for Controller on November ' soid, "Scully is e fine man."
 The Waterbury Republican" on November l2 soid, "Seully. .I remained honest"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

John w. Bender Mrs. John M. Lynch Ray Tanning
 Fint0n J. PheIan Maurice T. Healey James E. Russell Perry Graicerstein John Dalton Edward J. Real Thomas J. Reidy Mrs. Stephanie Sapranas Victor Mambruno James M. Lynch Bernard X. Keefe Anthony R0ssi John J. Hartley Arthur Baker Thomas L. Morgan Mrs. M. ]. Coiney Thomas lannacchino John T. Shanahan Albert Erancis Jerry Y. Ring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Michael V. Blansfield Miss Mary Hennessey Bernard F. Erwin, ST. Joseph Orlando Mark A. Tierney J. Gregory Lynch Mrs. Henry Hayden Ralph Colucci Clarence Balanda Bernard Reilly Patrick S. Bergin Mrs. Leo J. Marshall William F. Kelly John J. H0ran Candida Maxzarella James Payolonis Charles Earth William KIobedanz Louis E. Bria Patrick Kelley Grace eacco
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Joseph Vitkauskas Mrs. Benjamin LaVaIlee Jeremiah Br0phy M. Corrine ROssi Thomas F. Walsh Joseph M Shea John Kopiczh
 pr. Francis P. Barnes Mrs. John Joyce Mrs. Arthur Frageau James D'Antrea William Doucette John B0wey John Fitzmaurice, ST. Dr. M. A. O'Hara Martin Tehan Anthony Ferraro Humbcrt Manglni James Gladney Mrs. Gertrude COrden Joseph Baitrush Abrani iiengeveld Thomas nl. Cenlam Edmund SantopletTo Joseph F. Aiulvllle Francis Mcdonald
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Carl GeminO
 Mrs. Robert BoscO Mrs. Frederick Hadden J. Francis Smith John s. MOnagan Joseph MusclO John M. Hutchinson Joseph F. Burns Edward Loughrain. Jr. Louis Gallo pr. Joseph Burke Dr. Vincent T. Shea Dr. Joseph M. McGrath Patsy Porto Or. Raymond Quinn Dr. Alfred ,. Finn Gladys Robinson Daniel T. Harrington, ST. Michael Colucci Louis Chlelfo Ralph ,. Tremaglie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
sCULLY FOR MAYOR COMMITTEE

Dennis J. Slavin Edward J. Finn Dr. Guy R. Sandulli Edward F. Egan Patrick Healey Francis T. Reeves Thomas Scadden Carmine G. Cipriano Walter Jarvis Joseph Alishausky Serge A. Belanger Alfred L. Finkelstein stephen Homick Patrick D. Campion John Niembrino Frank Healey Harold K. Johnson Edward I.asky Edward ,. Kelly J0hn K0pcha John Sterling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13

Vote Republican--2nd Lever-Adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
EXPECT RUSH
T0PAY TAXES
Using All Available
Agents to Assist
Return Filters

Federal income tax agents will
be on duty Saturday until 2 p. m.
in Tacoma and in divisional offices
throughout the state to meet the
beginning Of the rush Of filings
which must end by March Is.
Thor W. Henrieksen. acting coll
lector Of internal revenue for
Washington and Alaska, said Fri
day more than 100000 taxpayers.
liable for filing. still have to sub
NIT their reports on 1898 earnings.
He said every available man has
been placed on duty In Tacoma.
Seattle. Spokane and other offices.
Returns already filed in the
main office here, Henricksen said.
stand at 1856 Gil 04. slightly under
last year at this time.
The extra hour schedule next
week in internal revenue offices
will be Monday. Tuesday and Wed
nesday until p. M; Thursday and
Friday until p. m. and Saturday,
March il. until p. m.
In the final week, March IL and
IA the offices will be open until
8 p. m. and March Is. the final
date, until Q p. m. The offices open
each day at $50 a. m.
Only emergency reasons, the COL
lector warned. viii avoid penalties
for filing after March Is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
LABOR WANTS
NO DIFFICULTY

Editor. The Times: II has come
10 our attention through the press
and radio that Harry Bridges Of
Go and his underlings are going
to endeavor to reorganize the Ia
coma waterfront and establish ClO
hiring halls.
Can II be that the Tacoma labor
movement operates too smoothly
and without too much trouble to
suit Harry Bridges and his organ
ization
We in the Tacoma Building
Trades council do not want any
trouble on the Tacoma waterfront
caused by outsiders. We know
that the Tacoma waterfront is well
organized and has been for many
years and that il is one OF the
most peaceful harbors in the Unit
ed States.
We have always eooperated with
the local liza group. which IL az
filiated with the American Fedora
tion of Labor. and we are gong TO
do so in the future 100 per cent.
TACOMA BUILDING TRADES
COUNCIL,
r. A. MOISO,
Director,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04

Rev. A B. Machlin. Christian
Russian Jew. will speak at the
Sunday services of the Bible Study
and Worship Group Sunday morn
ing and evening at the American
Legion Memorial hall, 400 So. G St
Rev. Machlin is superintendent
Of the Hebrew Christian Mission
In Buffalo, n. Y. He was born
Of orthodox Jewish parents and
spent his youth in kief. Russia,
where ne became leading spirit
OF a revolutionary movement
against the cruel oppression of the
Car Nicholas.
He was banished TO Siberia on
two different occasions but ESCAPED.
both times. He came to the u. s.
as an immigrant and became con-
verted TO Christianity in the mis-
sion of the American Board of
Missions to the Jews, he graduated
from the Moody Bible Institute, at
tended the Northern Baptist Sem
mary and was ordained to the
Christian ministry from there.
At IL a, m. he will speak on
THE Church and the Jew" and at
s p. m. The Darkest Hour of
Jewish History and the Way Out. :"
The prayer session will be held
at o'clock with Mr.. Stutsman in
charge. Willis OFT, Bible teacher
and young peoples leader from Sc
attic will address the young people
at 7 o'clock. Mrs. A. NJ. Ander-
son will have the nursery open
during all services of the day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
FILES ACTION
FOR S135,OOO
Widow Of Cyril Rees
Brings Suit Over
His Death

Damages totaline SI35. 900 are
sought in q suit filed in Thurston
county superior court Friday by
Mrs. Bertha Recs against Donald
J. Martin, Olympia salesman, as
result Of the death Of her husband,
Cyril Rees. 34.year-old iron-work-
r. at McChord field. fatally in
3ured In q four-car collision on
the Tacoma Seattle highway last
Feb. 5.
The suit was filed by Mrs. Rees
as administrative of her husbands
estate and for herself She al
legged in her complaint that Martin
drove nerligently, al high rate
Of speed and that he was under
the influence of intoxicants at
the time of the fatal mishap.
The accident occurred on the
Tacoma Seattle highway. near
Bow lake, after Rees had stopped
his machine 10 assist in uprighting
IN overturned car driven by Ben
jamin r. Thompson. "a, of 5000
Do. Park ave. Martins machine
assertedly struck Rees and hurled
him across the highway. He was
rushed to King county hospital
where he died an hour later.
A coroner's jury last Feb. %
returned verdict holding that
Rees met his death through failure
Of Martin to use due caution in
operation Of his car. Thompson
was also accused by the jury of
driving In a reckless manner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Will Be Host To
DeMolays Friday

Members OF Lincoln Park chap
ter No. so Royal Arch Masons,
viii be hosts TO Frederic ". keator
chapter. ORDER Of DeMolay. at the
regular meeting of the former FRI
day night al Horsfall hall, So Ssth
ST. and Yakima ave.
Regular stated meeting Of Lin
coin Park chapter will start
at p. m. after which the DeMolay
degree team members will present
the first degree of their order. All
Masons and DeMolays are invited
10 witness the degree work which
will start at $50.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Auto in Ditch,
DriUer Arrested

Found asleep late Thursday
night in his ditched automobile,
John Ambrose, Sc, was booked at
the city Jail on suspicion of drunken
driving.
Prowl Car Officers George Paul
and Bob Marshall found Ambrose :
car in a ditch at So. seth and
Asotin st. 1t bore no indication
of having collided with another
machine. they said.