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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31

Miss Lena DelGobbo who is to be married on September 17th 10 Angelo Belle was the guest of honor at q shower given Thursday evening at the Chase Girls club rooms by Misses Carmela Bell and Rose DclGobbo. The guests in cluded: Mrs E. Bonfiglo Mrs G. DelGobbo, Rose DclGobbo, Edith DelGobbo, Carmela Belle, Mollie Belle, Florence Belle, Eve Gel Gobbo, Sue DelGobbo, Edith Del Gobbo, Laura DelGobbo, Mrs Jo- seph DelGobbo, Mrs Gertrude Del Gobbo, Helen Zavis, Anna San toto, Rose DiLeO, Antoinette Machorelli, Mrs Lena Calabro, Mrs Christine Ruzzo, Kate Lucian, Mrs Stella Caserio, Josephine Trotta, Mrs Josephine DiVergilio, Rose Jacovino, Concetta Mastrandrea, Lucretio Rinaldi. Mrs John Or satti. Mary DelCiappo, Mrs Mae Lucian, Antoinette Rossi, Mary Rossi, Angeline Ruby, Victoria Ciarlo, Mrs Maglero Gugliotti, Mrs Thomas Ranaudo, Annette Pace, Sophie Zavis, Flora Ciarlo, Bea- trice Lucian, Mrs James Bocchi- chic, Mrs A. Chiocchio, Carmela Vicario, Virginia Sergio, Mary Capizuto, Mary Carpenter, An toinette Bellmorc, Mrs Theresa I.om bardi, Mrs Adeliro Rinaldi, Helen Druan, Vivian Santosiero, Emma Mucci, Mary and Philomena Dellomera, Susie Rossi, Mrs Lucy Longo, Mrs Aniello Carpenter Mrs Samuel pistllli, Mary Statute, Mre James Mobile, Mrs Susie DAddon- d, Louise GiordanO, Mary Rossi, Mrs Michiino Rossi, Mrs Patrick Longo, Mrs Daloisio, Mrs Remigo DiNunzio, Mary Clpriano, Jose phinc and Theresa Monterose, Mary Cipriano, Molly Verrastro, Mrs $. Bosco, Catherine Graham, Mrs Antoinctta Pettinocchi, Mrs S. Capalso, Mrs r. Rinaldi, Mrs Mary Petitio, Mrs ROssI, Dina Calabro, Mrs R. SponZa, Mrs Trotta, Rosi- land Trotta, Louise Carpenter, An nctte DiJohn, Elvira Daddona, An toinctte Sarni. Mrs A. Vinci. Mrs NJ. Vale, Mrs Mary Nerrastro, Mil lie Lannitto, Mrs Victoria Dello- camera, Evelyn Paternostcr, Mrs Anna Llonello. Susie Daddonc, Mrs Irene Coronelli, Mrs Mary Gug- liotto. Vita Donate, Mrs Maria Minicucci, Mrs America Sciaretta, Vera Teta. Helen BaronOus, Mrs Raymond Stabile, Mrs A. Distefano and R, Distefano.
 Dr and Mrs George Rlumcr of ! n- ment of their daughter, Miss Mary Kimberly Blumer, to pr Ernest Lawrence, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lawrence of Springfield, S. ! D. Miss Blumer Is a graduate of the class of 1930 at Vassar College and | is q graduate student of bacteriol- ogy at the Harvard Medical school | Dr Lawrence received his E. A degree from the University of south i Dakota and his Ph. D. from Yale ! He is Professor of Physics at the | University of California.
 | Miss Blumer is daughter of the former dean of the Yale Medical | school.
 Tomorrow morning at $ o'clock at St Margaret's church Miss Irene Conlon, daughter of Mir and Mrs 1 Thomas Conlon of Clinton street and Bernard J. Rielly, son of Mrs | Patrick Rlelly of Beacon street will
 be united in marriage.
 Mrs sherman II, Perry and her children of W9tcrtown have return
 ed from several days stay al ! Weekapaug, R. 1.
 MT and Mrs Barney Stanis ol Summit street have returned aftei a two weeks motor trip 10 Niagara Falls and Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
Famous stage ard screen star declares pears need
 mot rob yoM of Youth

"0NLY the woman who looks it is O afraid to admit her age," says Nazimova. "But am proud of mine look at mel am over fortyl
 Ut is easy to be lovely at sixteen, but to be still lovelier at forty :. well, that is easy, too, if woman is wisel Actresses rarely look their age, you notice. Like me, they guard their com plexions with Lux Toilet Soap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
BY RONALD COLMAN

Hollywood, Cal.-For q man born in the environment of the theater and after spending a life time in it, I can conceive Of nothing more difficult than to speculate on what l might have been-if not an actor.
 In my own case there is no such doubt. Having taken a fling at the outside world, l know. l would have been a failure-in my own eyes at least.
 Of course I could have earned a living. was once clerk in a steamship office. The pay there was enough to sustain existence even if advancement in position was slow in forthcoming.
 After the war l might have pulled strings for place in the consular service. In fact. 8 friend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31

Also your chance take advantage of Tuesday Mor tended this As this the last this dpan attractive than usual in both price and merchandise As nO phone orders be taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
WAIrNTn LANE DEAD

Tazewell, Va, UP)-"Aunt" Jane Fudge, who clanmed she was 102 years old, but whom relatives thought was much older. died here recently. The old woman who lived two generations in slav- cry, had resided within 100 yards of the Norfolk and Western rail- way track ever since 1t entered Tazewell. She never had been on q train. She had never been in an automobile until recently, when she attended the funeral of a grandson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
Ronald Colman, Clerk! Luckily, Big Chance Came When
 He Was Seeking Steady Job

went so far as to do the string pulling, despite my indifference. It was while this matter was pending that l heard of an actress who needed leading man for Q vaudeville act. I went after that job with all the zeal lacked in the consular appointment - and got 1t.
 There was another time when considered leaving the acting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
NAz|MOVAu uy.
 ! am over 40 years o|d!"

Ut is a marvel, that soap. For years I have been faithful to it-and my skin is so soft, so smooth. A woman's age is not the measure of her charm-oh, mo-"
 HonV 9 onf of 70 screen stars
 guard complexion beauty Nazimova is only one of countless, per- petually youthful stage and screen stars who use Lux Toilet Soap to guard com plexion beauty.
 In Hollywood, actually eos of the 613 important screen actresses, including all stars, use this fragrant white soap regu- larly. Surely your skin should have this gentle, luxurious care!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
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  church musical presented violin solo by The bride aired of white satin fashioned with spanish
 
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31
HEAT CUTS JAIL RESIDENTS

Stockholm, (UP)-Swedish Jails now hold 1884 inmates. as com pared with 2,113 a year ago. ac- cording to F.. Wijkmark, depart ment of correction head. One of the causes of the decrease, he says, Is that many prisoners have been transferred to the insane asylums for medical treatment. It has also time more people prefer to pay been noted that in the summer fines, whereas in the winter the warm jails seem more attractive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-31

More radios have been sold in New Zealand this year than in any corresponding period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Plan Eliminating Crossings

from the Pasadena Star-News
The State of California is taking Of
fetal cognizance of the Embarrassing
menace. What Is termed "the most
comprehensive and far-reaching study
ever undertaken of the problem Of elimi-
mating California grade crossings" is
launched. The State Legislature origi-
mated the study with resolution adopt
ed last week. In the wake of this reso-
luton, Clyde L. Seavey, president of the
State Railroad Commission, requested a
conference with w. E. Garrison, sdi-
rector OF the State Department of Pub
lie Works. The purpose Is to work
out plan for the survey looking to the
elimination of grade crossings.
This movement looks encouraging, in
deed. 1t should be possible to bring
enough engineering and fiscal talent to
bear upon this grave problem to bring
about the suggestion of a practicable
solution. 1t Is generally realized that
crossings at grade cannot be eliminated
all at once. 1t will require many years,
at best, to put this menace completely
out
But the elimination process should
begin without delay. The most dam
geroas crossings should be abolished
first. The work OF elimination can be
aided, too, by refusing to grant per-
mission for establishing any more dam
gerous crossings at grade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

with death their probable fate should
they fail to reach their destination.
All but one Of the transatlantic planes
will carry two persons! That one will
be piloted by woman alone, Miss Ruth
Nichols. who has achieved remarkable
success in the air, holding both the all
titude and speed records for her sex.
She intends to follow the Lindbergh trail
to Paris while the others have various
destinations. two of them, If they sue
coed in crossing the Atlantic, planning
10 keep on around the world.
Al some time in the future the At
lantic, and possibly the Pacific, may
be flown by a woman alone. And by
i the same token, q remarkable around
the-world record may be established in
an airpiane, but these feats should be
wisely reserved for that time when i'm
provements in planes and motors re-
| move some Of the hazards that now
exist. Undoubtedly, the flyers who are
now champing at tie bit possess the best
machines yet manufactured. But these
are not good enough. Granting that
all the pilots have attained skill of the
highest order and that their motors
and planes should function perfectly,
even that is not enough. Instruments
have not been perfected to the point
where, should Indictment weather over
take them, they would be able, except
by the sheerest luck. to complete their
trip.
So, with present-day planes and mo-
tors and present-day instruments, the
airplane Is not a fit vehicle to conquer
the Atlantic, especially in view of the
fact that only modicum Of glory
would attach to lucky success and that
death very probably awaits failure.
Far better for these flyers 10 develop
their art in safe and sane manner
and be prepared at some future time
to startle the world with really scientific
achievements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Transatlantic Aspirants.

With the coming of seasonable
weather the fourth transatlantic air
plane race for fame appears to be get
ting under way. Begun in 1927, when
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh stole a march
on Clarence Chamberlain and Admire
Byrd, the annual contest has been
going at a fever pitch ever since despite
the fact that the Lone Eagles feat took
all the competition and incentive out
OF 1t. Each year. In desperate attempt
10 equal Lindbergh's magnificent flight,
flyers have gone 70 their death, and this
year appears TO be no exception. Four
planes and pilots are now waiting at Long
Island airports to take OF on the. haz-
ardous Atlantic crossing in futile ef-
fort TO achieve the glory that can never
belong to any one but Lindbergh, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Do you thoughtlessly maintain q bird
trap, when all the time you supposed
you had q bird-feeding station?
A feeding station Is nice adjunct
TO yard, but II 1t is low to the ground,
and especially If it is close to shrub
| berry, it Is nothing but a trap.
This sad state OF affairs arises on ac-
count of Tom. Tabby, and cen Puss IN
Boots.
The Lord God made cats to catch
birds, but it is rather disturbing to the
birds, and to him or her who likes both
cats and birds.
The bird lover, as such, is perhaps
not perturbed by the bird-catching
proclivities of cats one-half as much as
the person who has fondness for both
of them.
If you like both cats and birds, both
birds and cats, you will find yourself
lamenting the catches of the cats and
the stupidity of some birds.
You will get no JOY out of the shining
eyes OF the cats as they come up with
their prey, nor will you be able to look
indifferently upon their activities
II you have fondnesS for birds, as
well as for cats, you will do all in your
power to protect them, and never place
q feeding station in such location
that it becomes, by the very reason of
that placement veritable trap.
The long trough on a stake, some
three or four feet high, is a nice ar
ticle and would do very we'll If it were
not for the cats
If placed in the middle of lawn it
would not be so bad, for the birds could
see the cats coming.
Placed near shrubbery. however, the
feeding station of this type can be re-
garded as nothing but bait or trap,
Turing birds to their doom.
A cat lurking in the shrubbery can
wait quietly until a bird strays one
inch too close to him. Then he leaps.
Even If the animal were equipped
with bell, it would do no good in such
a case. That last leap is deadly, and
the clink of bell would make little
II any difference in It's toll.
In the matter of bird catching, cats
differ widely, although all delight in the
sport. And 1t Is a sad fact that cat
does not discriminate between song
birds and plain ordinary varieties, such
as sparrows, etc.
~
For every real hunter cat there will
be score of hunting dubs, according
to our observation, extending over eight
years.
This is the reason why It Is foolish to
raise such hue and cry about the
birds being "exterminated" by the cats.
Perhaps only one cat in a score is a
real menace to birds, and then only
when he can Turk in some hidden spot
to which the birds will come.
1t is amazing how clumsy many cats
are in regard to an exercise in which
1t might be supposed by the unob-
servant that they would by Nature be
perfect.
Animals, no more than human beings.
excel in every branch of activity. Some
cannot see their prey or food in Ma
ture. Others do not hear well.
Some are SO given to creeping that
they forget to jump.
y
We have observed cats which had the
technique of the creep down to such a
pretty point that they never caught a
bird. They were so busy creeping up
on their victim that they permitted the
bird to fly away in every case.
Others will catch few birds because
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Sunday Q Vatican mail van, It - al-
legged, was attacked by Fascists and its
drivers were maltreated. A number Of
other violations OF the rights OF "Catho-
lie Action members Is cited by os-
Servatore Romano.
The Fascist newspaper quotes leaders
OF the church organization as having
warned It's members to boycott Fascismo
or subject themselves to the implication
of "betraying the Catholic Church" A
certain Monsignor Pizzardo is reported
10 have defined the mission Of Cath
Ole Action" as one mot only OF re-
acting against anti-Catholicism. but
also OF taking possession OF power" 1t
Is not difficult to imagine the emotions
OF II Duce and his cohorts in the pres
ence Of even such reputed challenge Of
their autocratic authority.
The population of italy Is over
whelmingly Roman Catholic. 1t mani
testify lies in the Fascist interest 10
maintain the most cordial relations
with the Vatican State. But Musso-
lini Is not likely to tolerate anything
remotely resembling possibility OF
curtailing his rule. The papal states
men. whose wisdom is proveibial will,
OH their part, hardly countenance &C.
tivities that could undermine the
veStige OF restored temporal power won
under the Lateran accord.
Sporadic outbreaks like those which
have just occurred may be reproduced
, in more or less aggravated form. Ne
collation. and compromise, 1t is even more
probable, will find q way Of preventing
such excuses from developing into a
violent breach between FaScismo and
the papal government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Fascism and the Vatican.

Two years ago today King Victor
Emmanuel signed the Lateran treaty
establishing the new relations between
Italy and the Church OF Rome. and
recognizing the political sovereignty OF
the Popes within the State vi Vatican
City" The new eoncordat also con-
Stituted in effect treaty Of peace be-
tween the Fascist government and the
Holy See, In particular and from the
papal standpoint. it seemed 70 include
the guarantees necessary 70 clothe the
Catholic Church in Italy and the Whole
world with due liberty and independ-
ence in the realm of spiritual gov
eminent"
Since the Lateraa accord became
effective on June z, 1929, there have
been recurrent evidences Of friction be-
tween the MuSSolini government and
the Vatican State. Not until this week
has the apparently latent hostility
burst graphically into the open. Asso-
ciated Press dispatches now acknoSi-
edge that the public clashes between
Vi OGktlOtiC hAid
Fascists throughout Italy have brought
about a situation not wholly devoid ot
the aspects Of crisis.
For the moment the situation is
marked by y series Of counter charges
hurried by Lavor0 Fascista. MuSsolini
organ, and OsserYatore Romano, Vati-
can mouthpiece. The Fascist newspaper
publishes what purports. 10 be an ac-
count OF q secret meeting OF Catholic
Action" nationwide organization OF
men and women who own religious al
legiance 70 the Vatican. The Lateran
accord specifically recognizes Catholic
Action" Is an Official religious body
For long time Fascists have accused
Il Of political activity against the Black
Shirt regime. Last week Pope Plus re-
ceiyed the delegates attending the or
ganization's general meeting and on
that occasion took cognizance OF charges
that FASCIST repressive measures were
being used against the socisty. On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

sections. Reassembled, the place be-
came the chief decorative feattife of
the table of honor. When Ambassador
Guggenhsim arose to speak, ne re-
marked that he had often had dinner
IN an airplane but never before an
airplane In his dinner.
+ $50
Columbia University and the In
stitute of American Meat Packers-the
world and the flesh as 1t were-have
joined hands for a so-called friendship
dinner" in New York on October 81.
They have worked out an ambitious
program of speakers, who include
BRAND, Lloyd George and Orlando,
wartime prime minister of Italy and
one OF MuSsolini'S pet averSions. Ameri-
cans representative of key branches of
finance, industry and the professions
are also to be invited to sit at the table
OF honor-"among the wax works." as
Irwin Cobb calls it. According to DR..
Butler, president Of Columbia, the pur-
pose Is to bring about a further un-
Outstanding of national and interna-
tional problems of peace, reconstruction
and good will" The Utopian feast is
sponsored by board Of honorary chair
men including Thomas A. Edison,
Henry Ford, Cyrus H. X. Curtis, Julius
AeSoSAUoANJ vi FAlC WLlSllt, 1QOtpIl o.
Ochs, Thomas w. Lamont, George East
man. Charles M. Schwab and Harvey s.
FireStone.
Although the 1882 boom sprouting
season Is still a year away, planting
has begun in many parts of the country.
In Indiana, where politics is in flower
all the time, the ambitions of Represent
ative Louis Ludlow are beginning to
blossom. The Democratic Journalist
statesman from Indianapolis has de-
signs on the toga of Jim" Watson.
Republican Senate leader, who is up
Tor reelection next year. Once upon
a. time Ludlow represented the Colum-
bus Dispatch in the Washington press
gallery. Ohio hasn't anything to say
about Indiana politics, but the Dispatch
has taken charge of the Ludlow boom
on the ground that having been a live
wire newspaper correspondent here.
Ludlow has amply proved his right to
a seat on the floor of the Senate.
= X + 4
D. J.. Callahan of Washington, SUI
preme treasurer Of the Knights of Co
lumbus. Is one of the first posseSsors of
complete collection of the coins of
Vatican City. They became legal tender
on May Is. when the papal government
exchanged notifications of the monetary
laws with Italy.
Copyright, 1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
The Old Building

The Old Building.
There's squatty-looking building that
was put up years ago,
They called 1t altitudinous and thought
it quite show.
But other structures were designed, as
men more daring grew,
And this one seemed TO dwindIe Its
admirers were but few.
1t nestIes in canyon. Windows loftily
aIoof
Gaze down upon the chimneys and the
ttagpole On its roof.
Nobody lifts his head today and turns
a wondering eye
On the squatty looking building that We
used 10 think was high.
Oh, many glimpse Of story shines and
fades in LIES events,
AS the theme OF song and story with q
nations compliments.
There's many statue chiseled for
posterity to see
That doesn't even make the tourist
query. Who was hep"
AS other times bring other men tri-
umphant to our view,
The world forgets the old In contempla-
ton OF the new.
And we mention bygone greatness with
a reminiscent sigh
1t Is ike the good old building that we
used " think was high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Lincoln's ReviIers Are
Scored for Their Words
no Che Editor Of The Star:

10 the EDITOR OF The Star:
The recent publication respecting
Llncolns storytelling proclivity and
prOlix1ty Is another evidence Of the
delight which some perverse minds take
In spreading the malaria of detrac-
tion," as one of my friends many years
ago described case Of personal political
defamation.
The greatness Of Lincolns character
and the beneflcence of his achievements
need no other proof than that his de-
tractors needed to resort to such gra-
tuitous derogation in order to find q
defect In his record. His defamers
appear to have acted on the principle
That TO make a scandal attractive, give
1t an illustrious background.
But supposing that 1t is true that he
In the privacy Of social conversation,
occasionally or even often, illustrated
the point of his arguments, or provided
entertainment by analogies that would
not pass muster for allegories in q
pulpit, let any one that is without sin
cast the first stone" not to mention
the millions who nightly giggle at the
conference.-the and worse that occa-
sionally. debase our public entertain
mentS
That he might have told many such
Is no more Of stigma than II he
uJsLlL nave LOlu lew. Inc number
and variety would not be gauge of
moral attitude. but rather Of mental
versatility and power.
When In that respect the rude sur
roundings of his childhood, the coarse
comprehensive of his earlier manhood
when he was struggling to earn his
living as laborer, a woodsman and
boatman, and at the same time to
train and enrich his mind for greater
things to come, are duly considered.
the wonder Is that such attrftions left
no faint upon his moral ideals. and
that he erected in his mind. his soul
and his deeds, the transcendent figure
which all to whom sincerity, nobility,
sympathy and beneficent achievement
are virtues cannot but revere.
No breath OF scandal fouled the presi-
dental surroundings during his occu-
pancy of the White House.
No penny-a-liner can ever impair the
historical moral grandeur of the man,
who, in the midst Of the most narrowing
cares and dangers, complacently replied
when told that one of his prominent
generals was contemptuously seeking to
belittle him, Tell Gen. Blank that If
he will win the country some victories
III hold his horse for him" Or who,
when the White House watchman was
In distress. placed his great hands on
the watchman's' shoulder and sought to
comfort MIN with sympathetic words.
WILLIAM TTNDALL.