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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11
l TORRINCTON 1 Confesses Guilt Of
 Ransacking Store
High Street Man to Blame-irI Leaders Meeting at "
 Is Shower for Mrs Gisselbrecht

cigarets and run out, and so he broke the window and went inside.
 Staggering about the store while locating the cigaret counter. Jordan it is alleged, maintains that he bumped into several things includ- ing egges, beans coats and dresse.. pies, and other articles about the floor.
 He had no intention of taking anything with the exception of the cigarets according to his confession, and it was only because of his in- toxication that he caused so much disorder to the store.
 Zordan was scheduled to appear in court yesterday morning but was put over until this morning. He is being held at headquarters.
 Is Honored at Shower. The regular meeting of the Girl Leaders club at the Y. M. c. A. was transformed into surprise miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs Walter Gisselbrecht Thursday evening.
 Supper was served. the menu in- cluding stuffed pork chops, baked potatoes, peas, applesauce, rolls, cake, pineapple whip and coffee.
 The meeting room was decorated with streamers and large bell in the center was filled with confetti, with which Mrs Gisselbrecht was showered.
 Bridge was played, and the prize winners were: First, Mrs Gissel- brecht; consolation, Mrs Mae Cooke.
 Those present included: Mrs Jes- sic. Radzeyick, Mrs Clara Sche- weitzer, Mrs Bertha Jacquette, Miss Helen Schellenberger, Mrs Vera Ho- gan, Miss Olive Chapman, Mrs Helen Fuller. Miss Bernice Gissel- brecht, Miss Hilda Gisselbrecht. Mrs Madeline McMahon, Miss Jeannette Clouser, Mrs Mae Cooke and Mrs Gisselbrecht.
 Entertains At Dance. Miss Jane Hubbard, daughter of MT and Mrs John H. Hubbard of "A Migeon avenue, entertained her friends, which numbered about 30. at a dance Lat the congregation Sons of Jacob Synagogue at 57 Mi geon avenue Thursday evening.
 An. excellent dance program was enjoyed, music being furnished by Mrs Harold Cameron, pianist. De- licious, refreshments were served. The patrons and patronesses were MT and Mrs Lester J. Ross, Mrs Louis Tunics MT and Mrs c. w. Post,,s
 Officers were elected at the annua. convocation of Cyrus Chapter, K. A M., yesterday evening. @ Mrs Paul 1T. Hawley of 66 Blake street, is seriously i'll ait the Char lotte Hungerford hospital. The Torrington schools will re-
 open Monday morning following the Easter recess.
 Miss Grace Heffernan. Miss Yer onica, Brunnick and Miss Mary Gleason have returned from a yaca- tion trip to Boston an vicinity. A son was born yesterday morning at the Charlotte Hungerford hos-
 pital to Mir and Mrs Julius l.. Whit l ing of Main street.
 Mrs William J. Daugherty and
 daughter Jean, of Riverdale-6n- Hudson, N Y.. returned home. yes terday after visiting her sister. Mrs
 James L. McGuinness, 20 Taylor street.
 | Much improvement is reported in
 the condition of Captain L. Cleave- land, Fuessepich of New Milford, formerly of Torrington, who was recently taken seriously i'll with
 pneumonia. He is a patient at the New York hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

It looks the park department going right after business for the Lakewood In the pamphlet released few days called this garden by the following egnd Lake New Engands only municipal park will be opened the 9 Saturday May 3O During the winter months program of Identification has been carried in this already Lakewood should convince you that here place hold your l93 outing Everything including staff of trained play leaders life and other attendants will be supplied help make your day long be remembered We equipped shpbkes remarkably low price, If made before the special will be
 and all details of picnic will be arranged without add
 onal expense So reads the legend And here's luck Lake wood for the 9 Enough effort has been there
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11
OAKVILLE

At St Mary Magdalene's church, Rev l.. Finn, pastor Masses will be at l7:15; 8:15; 9:15 and Il o'clock. The last mass is at II o'clock followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment. The children of St Mary Magda1ene's church will go to con- fession this afternoon and evening. They will attend the 8:15 o'clock mass on Sunday morning.
 At the Union Congregational church, Rev Ansel Johnson of New morning service. The message to the boys and girls of the parish will be delivered by the pastor, Rev Oscar l.. Locke, on the subject, ltMaple Seeds" The pastors class for boys will meet at the regular church school hour 9:3O o'clock, and 1.-the pastors class for girls will meet at o'clock. The World Friendship Institute will meet at 2 o'clock, which worship period will be fol- lowed by group discussions. The sub- ject for the intermediate class is I.Making Friends and for the senior book, Blind Spots," by H. s. Leiper. At 7:45 o'clock the reassembied groups will be addressed by Ansel Johnson.
 At the All Saints Episcopal church the services are announced as follows: Communion at o'clock; church school at 9:30 o' clock morn ing worship at 10:45 o'clock: sY oung lPeople's Fellowship at 6 o'clock. | Dog Taxes Due.
 | Dog owners are warned that the dog tax on all animals over six months old is due. There will be- a penalty assessment of dollar on taxes unpaid before May 1st. Fire Warning. < | A general warning has been is- sued by the fire warden against starting bonfires and brush fires without the proper permit. Grass land brush fires. are. responsible for a great deal of damage each year and it is believed by fire officials lthat the person who starts a fire lis liable for any damage done to
 neighboring property as we'll as to 1.-the cost of the fire department in lputting out such fire.
 Miss Finnan Runs Dance
 l Miss Mildred Finnan of Water town avenue, is in charge of the an- lnual dinner dance of the Water lbury chapter of the. Notre Dame Alumnae association which will be
 held this evening in the Rainbow room of the Hotel Waterbury. Those lassisting her are Mrs Daniel T. Far lrington. Jr, Mrs Martin Bergin. Mrs Michael Galul1o. Mrs William K. ILawlor, Mrs Walter Monagan. Mrs Ralph Hayes. Misses Marjorie Cor coran, Molly Rolly, Madeline Mo lGnl. Katherine Mahaney, Mary lFreney. Marie Horrigan. Mary Law Tor. Mary Phelan. Julia McGrath i Ann Devereaux. Marguerite Dwyer land Maureen Slavip.
 Briefs.
 Miss Katie Wilcox. Madura, India, a kindergarten worker of the Con- | lgregational church. will be the spe-
 cial speaker at the Missionary so- Iciety Tuesday. April 14th. at o'clock. Helping to support her is
 the project of the Missionary society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

Gossip Thanks Jimmy Sagnario contribution of tin foil Always welcome Ed Lahey has returned Holy Ghost college in Phiy Billy Tracy back Vianova Bill Harvey tells that beautiful ride this of the year Housaone road the Stevenson dam and then along Nwown IT be reached Derby going straight ahead instead of turning left for the bridge leading Shelton Sreotyper Chase his Easter ensemble Grand its long awaited thrill the week That young fele snappy number right from the style book local within of being for the defense the sensational assault trial the week Carl Hassell intrepid whpper of streams has hobby for the being Carl singing the which promises fea the approaching DeMolay minstrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11
WATERFOWL

The musical comedy sixty Miles an Hour" to be given by the Amer ican Legion looks like a natural. :. It is a "riot'' provoking comedy from beginning to end popped up with snappy songs and presented by an all star cast. Although all the parts are not decided upon those mentioned of note are: George Sul- livan, George Wildman, Evelyn Balch, Variell Hungerford and that queen of comedians, Elise Root. There was very good tournout at the Community house last night for the first rehearsal.
 The Watertown-Oakvill Parent Teachers association will hold their first get-together Monday evening. This is the first of series of im- portant meetings to which every one
 is invited. These meetings will be featured by special speaker, who will have a message of vital inn portance to parents and teachers. Monday night Dr J. Harold Root. child specialist of Waterbury will : be the guest speaker. His topic will be "Schoo1 Children, Their Dis- eases and Preventions."
 The committee are making arr rangements to have speakers on two occasions during the next month. pr Root needs no Introduction to Watertown people and a large en- thusiastic gathering Is expected on Monday.
 With fair weather to-day the To- cal high school ball team will jour- ney to Ansonia for their first game. The drive for funds for the new new church of St Johns parish is Tn1lnxutnO fho r0 party this afternoon comes the an- nouncement of the next party. This party will take place in the Modern Homes Institute rooms in the Buckingham building in Water bury. The date in Friday, April 17th at D. m.
 Arrangements may be made through Mrs M. J. Eustace. Mrs Katherine Burns, Mrs Henry o'Neii and Mrs Thomas O'Neil. These la- dies are tu charge of the party
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11
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Good evening.
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Editor Tall Tower Topics they looking for something for do I'd like make suggestion Mir Harrison, superintendent of parks through esmabe column We are nearly all working three week and have plenty of May suggest Mir Harrison after those tennis We opening of the o'clock Sunday instead of the usual 030 that the and getting We have only while Hartford and Springfield have number have let's longer period them thank you for the your column Mir Editor Yours respeetuy-R H. Lord and friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

Nat Bronson who has been awyeng through thin and fat both his When Nat acceorang Pack behind the four of Hupp Helen Hurley much improved And that's gratifying all of Doc George Russell good movie He caught Will Rogers in Connecticut Yankee Tuesday Joe Cullen Fourth Eater oeiated Tuesday night the installation of Derby Es Thirty installed officers that local Ekdom boasd He knows his B. P. O. E. Wonder what Ben Franklin Library park thinks of the plan Suppose he'd
 mental affair The pumrs of the hu banquet here Saturday night By the the Waterbury posoe reality the bicycled kid the special delivery stamp will be flying plane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11
HUNGRY MAN STEALS
 PEDDLER'S HOT TAAIALEs

Little Rock. Ark.-The unemploy- ment situation reached a crisis here recently to one of the many hungry men on the streets.
 A white man, who posed as a customer robbed J. W. Mitchell. a hot tama1e vender, of three dozen hot tamales and escaped.
 The vendor told police the man approached him and ordered the hot tamales. When Mitchell wrapped up the taniales and handed them to the customer he was confronted with a pistol. The rob- Der took the hot tamales and walked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

Camera The annual dance of the Notre Dame Aumnae place tonight the Hotel Waterbury Three banques village evening Master Plumbers Eagles and Eks Sheriff Gray buying htest for Packard transport the prisoners the Torkomian to and from county Haven Jim Mccoy. danced with his daughter Lillian the C. U affair Jim taught many local hoofers how through the of steps. His daughter by the the Strand of her Quite talented young lady Miss Lillian And speaking of the C. U dance the celebrities while and trip the light fantastic when it's lghtest Seen amid program ExMayo Gufole Attorney Ed MeDonad Health Officer Dr. Godfrey Charley Allen Joe St. Louis Johnny Null v City Clerk Eddie ODonne Representative Dan Mahney and Jack Fitzgerald of and addition dancing singing Jack offaed cheer leader Yer satle Jack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

Though Tulio Zordan, 28 High street, according to police, has con fessed that he was responsible for ransacking Louis Stevens store at the coroner of High and Church streets early Thursday morning, he stated that he had no intention of doing any damage when he entered the store to obtain some cigarettes.
 The police claim that Zordan stated that he was intoxicated when he discovered that his supply of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11
Thanks to Emeline Cook of 45Iaure
Around the tow

Around the Thanks Emelne Cook of 45 Laurel tin foil It's been forwarded headquarters When Judge Ted, ago, the judge beseiged with queries the little fellows well Young Ted be popular his pappy To George M Corcoan. Your lines hand. I'm afraid published them, might Thanks for your interest Mrs Mike Ferriek Hchcocs lake has red squirrel that lord and the Ferck household And when the sand the squirrel ur in hammock and goes bye bye prefers the hammock bed in the home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

Believe The city editor handed clipping yesterday reading
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

great disaster they Red Cross Mrs Ladd Waburns have Nicaragua The Red Cross such goes immediately ay the all Just the functions that identify the American Red Cross ambassador
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-11

Dear Chny sending you tickets for benefit dance be held Tand dance hall Nausuck Hope down Yours truly Sinconol Mike Mancn Connection: Varsity Stars Orchestra (Thank boys Success the yentursIh siA)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17

The most celebrated trial In the an
nails OF British Jurisprudence was that
Of Warren Hastings, lasting nearly 10
years, i786-l795.
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234 SH|PWRECK
VICTIMS LANDED
Rescue Of Passengers Adrift
After Crash on California
Rocks Is Told.
pvt;,a Assncfated Press.

GytaS Associated FreSS.
WILMINGTON, Calf. September II.
weary from four days of hardships,
but smiling and wearing pajamas or
borrowed clothing, the 234 shipwrecked
passengers and crew of the liner Co
lonibia were landed here yesterday from
the rescue steamer La Perla.
The same forces which sent the Co
lombia crashing into the Jagged ROCKY
Lower California coast G83 miles south
of here shortly before midnight Satur :
day aided in their rescue, the passen-
gers said.
rOil from the ships tanks, which
burst as the boat went aground, spread
over the rough sea and helped quiet 1t
for the lifeboats, said r. f. Grifnth,
Wells Fargo official from Mexico City,
who had boarded the Colombia at
Mazatlan. More fortunate than most OF
the others, he had slipped suit OF
clothes over his pajamas.
Passengers Are Calm.
eve had been in an S0-mile gale the
night before and the sea was still rough.
When the crash came we did not
at first realize what was wrong. Mem
bers of the crew kept the passengers
calm. ard we were in the boats in less
than half an hour, the women and
children going first. It was remarKaole
that no lives were lost.
%There were three terrific impacts as
the ship. travelling at ID knots, ploughed
into the rocks. The lights kept going
for about Is minutes, and numbers
were in the lifeboats when we were
suddenly left in darkness.
'sOnce in the water. We rowed 70 keep
Che boats together and of the rocky
coast. Most of us were seasick. The
steamer San Mateo came up about day
light an5 took us aboard. The San
Mateo sailed to Magdalena Bay, where
the water was quiet, and we were trans
ferred to the La Perla."
Engineer Is Hero.
Second Assistant Engineer Ernest
Kailfner was hailed as the hero OF the
Colombia. He opened the safety valves
and did everything possible to- allow
the steam from the boilers to escape.
The Colombia's cargo was valued at
half a million dollars.
The ship, now breaking up on the
rocks, has $4,000 in geld bullion
bound from Puerto Colombia to the San
Francisco Mint. Contrary to previous
reports. the only live thing left aboard
the ship was a monkey belonging to
Miss Genevieve Andre, en- route from
New York to San Francisco.
II fed the Monkey. but decided I'd
better rescue myself first" laughed Miss
Andre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17
Banker Dies Happy
With Last of Debts
About to Be Paid
Started After He Was 10
to Reimburse Creditors,
Who Lost SO, 900, 900

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 17--Leopold
Zimmerman, veteran Wall Street
banker. who devoted his final years TO
strenuous labors to repay clients who
had lost in his firm. died at his home
in his 10Th year Tuesday, and pre-
sunnably died happy, for he could see
the way clear to pay up the last dollar
Although we'll past the threescore-
and-ten mark when his frm, runner
mann e. Forshay, was carried into re.
ownership by the collapse OF the OLD
Cerran currency. he was not content
that his former clients should get mere
" receivers settlement He was al
lowed to resume business. and Volun-
tarily paid out substantial sums from
his earnings from the new firm of the
same name to redeem his pledges to old
clients.
Most of the losses had been paid OF
at his death, and final adjudication OF
a $500 900 claim now before the Mixed
Claims Commission Is expected to re-
suit in a complete settlement. When
the firm suspended, losses exceeded
$4,000, 600.
Mr.. Zimmerman was born in Ober-
Semen. Germany, in 1853, Fame to the
United States at the age of is. and
founded Zimmerman & Forshay In
1879. IN 1902 he was made an honor
airy citizen of Ober-Seeman because OF
his benefactions to the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17

Maynower Hotel. His address dealt
principally with interviews he has had
with distinguished members Of the lit
erary world.
charity activities. announcing that the
club has arranged to continue hospital
support being provided q young man
who has been III for q number of
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17
CAMPAIGN PLANNED
FOR STATE POWERS
SsntiRels Of Republic Would Re
store Rights Taken Over by
Central Government,

A campaign to check eneroaehment
by the Federal Government on the
powers Of the States and to restore 10
the States powers already wrested from
them under the sa-caled general vel.
fare" clause of the Constitution Ia TO
be directed this Fall by the Sentlnels
of the Republic, headed by group OF
nationally known men.
The plan calls not merely for carry
ing the fight TO Congress, but 20 the
public generally In every state, The
Sentinels were organized In iaaa at q
meeting held in New York at the home
of Charles s, Fairehild. Secretary of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17

University of California, and is now
doctor Of philosophy. He also expects
to perform original research in the
field OF colonial administration on the
West Coast OF Africa, under special
Rosenwald award OF $4,000. The posi-
ton at Howard University will not In
terfere with these studies, 1t was said.
Dr.. Julian, who recently received his
Phi. d. degree in chemistry at the Uni
versity of Vienna, will control the de-
partment to be established in the new
university of chemistry building, for
ated $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17

the Treasury under President Cleve-
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rank and fileI of the extent to which
local and State governments and local
home rule are being endangered by CEN
tralized Federal bureaucracy,
Among those enlisted In the campaign
this Fall are Senator Hiram Bingham
of Connecticut, Senator William H.
King of Utah. Representative John @.
Tilson of Connecticut, Representative
A, Piatt Andrews. IT,, of Massachusetts,:
Gov. Albert G. Ritchie of Maryland. ex-
Senator James w. Wadsworth, jr., of
New York; Dr. Edmund A. Walsh. 8. j.,
vice president OF Georgetown Univer-
sity and Maj. Gen. James G. Hartford
OF the Radio Corporation of America.
The present head Of the Sentinels Is
Alexander Lincoln Of Boston. Wash
ington headquarters have been opened
IN the National Press Building, with H
q. Toibert, executive secretary, In
charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17
ADDRESSES LIONS CLUB
Col. Ladd Tells of Interviews with
Literary Celebrities

Col. George r. Laid, former Univer-
sity Of Wisconsin instructor, was CUES.
speaker before the Washington Lions
Club at its meeting yesterday at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17
TWO NEW EXECUTIVES
NAMED AT HOWARD U.
Il. J. Bunche Made Assistant to
President and DR.. Julian Will
Head Chemistry Department.

appointment of two new executives
today by President Mordecai Johnson
OF that institution. Ralph J. Bunche,
assistant professor In the department
of political science, will assume the Of
fee of assistant to the president, and
DR.. Percy L. Julian will become head
of the chemistry department.
Prof. Bunche is q graduate of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-17

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