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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08

Rev T. O'Connor has returned to lis home in Seacliff, N. Y., after vis- iting Mrs Catherine Enright and Miss Mary O'Connor of South Main street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08

Miss Mary E. Murphy has re- turned after spending few days at Connecticut Agricultural college where she attended the commence nent activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08

Miss Mae Moran of Wyman street has returned after visiting Dr War ner of Bridgeport over the week. end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08
PERSONAL

Announcement is made of the coming marriage of Miss Helen Ger tIude Murphy, daughter of Timothy T. Murphy of North Main street to Raymond Joseph Mullaney of Hart ford, son of MT and Mrs John T, Mullaney of Walnut avenue. The wedding will take place on Tuesday, June 3Oth at 8 o'clock at the Inn maculate Conception church.
 A very pretty wedding took place this morning at 8 o'clock at the Im- naculate Conception church when Miss Harriet Cecelia Griffin, daugh- ter of MT and Mrs John Griffin of Ashley street and James J. Shea, son of MT and Mrs Maurice Shea of Wolcott street were united in mar riage. Rev Francis O'Shea per- formed the ceremony and also cele- brated the nuptial mass which fol- lowed. The bride had as her only attendant, Miss Josephine Mary Lon-' ergan and Maurice Shea, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. Palms and cut-fowers decorated the church and Mrs Grace w. Holihan rendered Ave Maria by Hansen.
 The bride wore a frock of pink lace, Princess style, trimmed with taffeta and wore hat of pink horse hair trimmed with lace. She carried an arm bouquet of Sweetheart roses and sweet-peas. The maid of hon. or was attired in frock of French blue embroidered mousseline de soie, Morrin style trimmed with pink vel- vet and wore a blue horsehair hat trimmed with pink velvet. Her bou- uuct consisted of snapdragons, del- phinium and Ophelia roses. The l. Nf lNl crepe Romain with matching access series and the bridegroom's mother wore Q dress of blue flat crepe with hat to correspond.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride for the members of the immediate families following the ceremony. The couple left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride travelling in blue silk suit with ac-, cessories to correspond. The bride was associated with Howland- Hughes company and the bride groom is affiliated as clerk in the postoffice.
 MT and Mrs Gerardo G. Cucolo ard daughter Margaret of Jefferson street attended the 10th annual com ton Home for Crippled Children yes- terday afternoon at which time their son Guido, a patient of the institu- ticn, received first prize for the highest standing in grade 8.
 A card party will be sponsored on Wednesday evening by the parish toners of St Michael's parish at the parish hall. All card games will be played. The committee in charge includes: Mrs Joseph Seery. Mrs Jo- seph McArdle, Mrs William Dun- leavy, and Mrs Louis Daddario.
 Rev T. O'Connor has returned to his home in Seacliff, N. Y., after wis., iting Mrs Catherine Enright and Miss Mary O'Connor of South Main street
 Miss Mary E. Murphy has re- turned after spending a few days at Connecticut Agricultural college where she attended the commence ment activities.
 Miss Mae Moran of Wyman street has returned after visiting Dr War ner of Bridgeport over the week. end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-08

A card party will be sponsored on Wednesday evening by the parish toners of St Michael's parish at the parish hall. All card games will be played. The committee in charge includes: Mrs Joseph Seery. Mrs Jo- seph McArdle, Mrs William Dun leavy, and Mrs Louis Daddario.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
MAN
 WITHOUT HOME

on-UP)-Among intcrna- tional problems. perplexing Wash ington officials, list Paul Panlilon.
 Panfiloff Is an ex-Cossack. whose life at present is dependent upon the whims of immigration author itics. He Is an ex-Cossack because he is a man without a country. nav ing no nationality of any nature.
 I.ats September immigration ofli- cials shipped Panfiloff to France 10 be forwarded into Russia. but the French government refused to be party to what would have been an execution. The countryless man was returned to the United States.
 After serving as a Cossack in the war. he fought fin the white army. When the red triumphed in Russia, he came to America, but was re- fused citizenship because of his white affiliation. To make matters worse, the Muscovite. who looks like an Oriental. married a woman in America who was born a German citizen in Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Railroad Merger
 to Be Presented
 for Consideration

Washington, Jan 2-UP)-The four-system eastern railroad con- solidation plan was exepected to be presented for approval of the inter- state commerce commission within a few days after the meeting in New York to-day to ratify the agree ;nent.
 While some opposition already is apparent in congress, it was point ed out the final decision in approv- ing or denying the proposed consol- idation rests with the commission. Unofficial reports indicate railroad men believed at least six of the II members of this independent group favor the general outline of the mer- ger plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
PROSPERITY TO COME BACK THIS
 YEAR THEY SAY
This Is Consensus of Opin= ion of 25 Railway Execu- lives Whose Own Lines Need Business

Chicago, Jan 2-UP)-A return of prosperity to the United States by the latter half of 1881 was forecast today in a concensus of 25 railway executives whose own lines revenue depends on loaded freight cars and full passenger coaches. The execu- tives. agreed that railway traffic dur ing the first half of 1881 will be smaller than in 1880, but larger in the second half.
 Most of them" said the Railway Age, which conducted the symposi- um, anticipate that total freight business during 1881 will be larger than last year. Some of them ex- press a hope that passenger business will show no further decline"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Only two members of the town school committee, President Charles F. Rodenbach and Judge Martin E. Gormley put in an appearance at the scheduled hour for meeting of the committee last night at o. clock in the office of Superintendent Chittenden.
 These two members after wait ing around for some little time de- cided to call off the session. Super intendent Chittenden in discussing school matters reported that several petty breaks have been made in schools of the borough recently. School property hsa been destroyed and articles taken from the schools. Th1 Central avenue school was re- gently broken into and some damage was done. HopbrOok school, the su- perintendent reported, had been en- tered twice evidently by some one with a key and articles of value were taken. Vandals have broken several windows in the Pond Hill school. These breaks have been re- ported to the police, Superintendent Chittenden reported. The superinten- dent also called attention to the ia ct that youngsters are damaging the warning signs erected erected near the schools of the borough by Super intendent of Streets German. The signs are warnings to autoists to go slowly. Youngsters persist in making targets of these signs and in short time the superintendent stated, there will be no warning signs eft. The opinion was expressed that par ents should warn their children against damaging these signs. If the practice continue efforts will be made to arrest those guilty.
 Sale Melted $103.8O
 The sale of Christmas seals in the borough schools netted $193.90. The Salem school lead with the largest sale of $46.32; St. Francis school was second with $31: Prospect street was tihrd' with $26: high school, $1S.16; Central avenue, $14.44; $5.60: Oak street, $8.74; Hopbrook, $14.36; Milville, $3.50; Pond Hill. s2; Groveside, $4.29, and Et. He'd wig, $7.60.
 School Expeu rs
 According to the rep # of Super intendent Chittenden. the expenses of the department from April 1, the start of the fiscal year up to Jan uary i, was $169.729.92. Salaries comprised the main item, $93,014.88. The monthly reports of Attendance Officer Peter J. Foley. School Nurse Miss Elizabeth Neary and Dental Hygienist Miss Helen F. King were also sumitted In the superintendent's report.
 The school nurse visited 13 schools during the month and made 2,412 routine inspections.
 Factories to Reopen
 The local footwear plants of the U. s. Rubber company which have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Ruptured?

WHEN YOU ARE TIRED OF, "G U ESSING" as to how to hold yours RUPTURE" when you realize there must be something wrong when vour Rupture" slips past and keeps com, ing out and that snch 8 condition is what produces the kind of Run 1, lures" that people generally regard IS Impossible to hold" then START, RIGHT with ABSOLUTE GER TATNTY and call al Waterbury, Branch of the New Haven Surgica, [, company. There you will ttnd aty expert who will examine and advise the proper kind of truss that wiII hold your rupture with comfort anr, security. Meet them face to face There Is no charge for this eXamina :, tion and advice SO do not hesitnhE to call.
 Office open daily from a. m. t, i D. m. Wednesday and Saturda, evenings until 2 o'clock
 Waterbury Branch New flaw n Surgical company. 2O6 Bank stree near Grand, Waterbury. Conn.--Ad, vertisement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

Judge Frank P. McEvoy of Water- bury appeared for the first time at a short calendar session in su- perior court this morning and ruled on several motions. He appeared once before during the summer months after his appointment to the superior court bench. but only attor- neys interested in the particular case were present.
 This morning however, good many local lawyers were on hand for the short calendar session and saw their former associate in the robes of superior court judge.
 Only few motions were on the docket and were disposed of readily. A judgment of $S936.75 was entered in favor of the Rogers Clothing Co against Foley Bros. Co. former cloth ing store here. The judgment result ed from a complaint alleging an un- paid bill. Permission to amend the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Doug Fairbanks Is Going Hunting
 in IndO-China

Los Angeles, Jan 2-- (UP) - Douglas Fairbanks was enroutc tc San Francisco by automobile to-day to board the steamer Bclgenland for, the Orient. He plans to hunt big game in French Indo-China and will visit the emperor of Japan. the king of Siam and several Indian princes, he said. <
 Fairbanks was accompanied by Victor Fleming. director, a camera, man and a valet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Five Doctors Ready To Start;
 Face Months Work
Receive Orders This Morning From Health Ofcer Dr E. J. Godfrey-njection of Toxins to Follow Physical CheCk=up

Waterbury's five school clinic doctors will start health activity in tho schools in a few days by giving the children physical examinations, a procedure which is expected to take about one month. Following this, the medical men will start giving toxin anti-toxin for diphtheria and meanwhile the schedule for the pre- school clinics will be set up and fol- lowed.
 This morning, the five physicians. Dr Henry A. Archambault, Dr Thomas Cottiero. Dr G. R. Sandulli, Dr John Mullen and Dr A. B. Brown. were given directions by Dr E. j.. Godfrey, the health officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

noise, but these do not indicate act ual immortality so far as personal conduct is concerned, in the view of the experts. The city immortality. 1t was declared, lies rather lin its self ishness, it's greed, it's inordinate ann bition, it's lack of responsibility" It was pointed out that in 1900 there were only six cities in the Uni ter states having population of 5000 or more, and that these consti-
 tuted only four per cent of the country's population. Today more than half the country's population of f22,00O,0OO live in such cities. One-tenth of all the people in Amer ica. 1t was stated. live in the three cities of New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02

A list of schools which they will have under observation during the coming year was assigned to the va rious doctors. Public health nurses, who will assist them, were also given directions.
 The pre-school clinics will be start ed in very short time in quarters supplied through the generosity of the Visiting Nurses association.
 The physical examinations. which are to be first on the list. will be ended in about month. The doc- tors will examine the children and make suggestions if they find any trouble which may be remedied by the family physicians
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
BRIGHT LIGHTS NOT IMMORAL

Washington--The bright lights of more open wickedness there than in quiet country villages, was the opin- ion expressed to the North Ameri- can Home Missions congress when 1t met here to discuss home mission problems and to receive reports on country wide surveys
 The life of the city is more garish. mort spectacular, and there is more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Public Utilities Have WithstOOd
 the Severe Test

Philadelphia. Jan 2--(CP)-Pub- lie utilities have withstood the Every severe test American busi- ness was subjected to in 1880 bet ter than any other industry, accord . ing to John E. Zimmerman, presi- dent of the United Gas Improvement: company, in year-end review of business to-doay. The sales of gas and electricity for domestic. com mercial and industrial purposes are practically the same as for 1929. he said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
RETIRED PASTOR
 DIED ON VISIT

Bridgeport. Conn. Jan 2-(UP)- Stricken while visiting with friends over the holiday, the Rev Joel k. Herrick, retired Maine clergyman, died at Bridgeport hospital late yes- terday. He left son. the Rev Everett C. Ilerrick, president of Newton (Mass.) Theology Seminary. Burial will be in Winthrop, Me. He was native of Sadgwik, Me
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
McEvoy On Bench
 At Short Calendar
Rules on Several Motions This Morning Rogers Cloth
 ing Co Given S936 Judgment

complaint in the divorce action ofs Anna Larson Serrell against WillianIs J. Serrell was granted. The motion for disclosure of defense and judg- ment of foreclosure in the case of the Dime Savings bank against Pats rick Healey. administrator, went over until next week. The motion tos place on the ex-parte list the case of Irving T. Holihan against Gertrudel E. Holihan went off the calendar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
COMMITTEE MEMBERS

New Haven. Conn, Jan 2-(UP)- James W. Hook. chairman of the state committee to speed unemploy- ment relief in Connecticut. has an- nounced the following committee to assist him:
 F. Kent Hubbard. Middletown; Henry Trumbull. Plainville; Harry c: Knight. New Haven and Howell Cheney, Manchester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
Two Foreclosure
 Action Started To-day

Two foreclosure actions were started to-day and the papers filed with the clerk of the superior court. The first Is started by Daniel J. Mccarthy against Ralph O'Connor and the others. the property involved being located on the WOodtick road. In the second action Lauretta Scully seeks the foreclosure of mortgage on Walnut street property against Gustave A. Jung and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
DENIED THAT
 HORSE WAS DRUNK

New York, Jan Phillip Radon denies his horse was drunk. The animal was locked up at police headquarters, however. after q pa trolman ,.oticed it wandering alone along street. The Dolicemb n claimed he horse Sagged to .ta knees when he approached 1t. and that it had an alcoholic breath and had bits of mash clinging to lss mouth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
LINDBERGHS BUY ISLAND

Portland, Me, Jan 2-(UP)--The Portland Press-H Herald says that Mrs Charles A. Lindbergh has ac- quired Garden island in West Pen obscot bay.
 Garden island Is about five miles from North Haven island. where senator and Mrs Dwight w. Mor- row. parents of Mrs Lindbergh, have a summer home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
MORE TAX REFUNDS

Washington. Jan 2--(UP) The internal revenue bureau to-day an- nounced a tax refund and credit of $2.568.OOO to the F. w. Woolworth company, operating the Woolworth chain of five and ten cent stores. A refund of $4S8.426 in favor of the Illinois Central railroad also was an- nounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
SPEND &3O. .OOO. .OOO

Buffalo. N. Y., Jan 2-UP)-A construction program calling for ex- pcnditurc of 30,000.000 fin 1891 has been completed. an announcement by the Niagara Hudson Power com pany revealed to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-02
SHE NEVER MOVED

Camplield. Scotland Mrs Joseph Cameron, 100. died in the little cot
 tage here to which she came as a bride 79 years ago.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11

The regular monthly Eastern Star
card party was held Monday af-
ternoon at the Masonic hall, Mrs.
W. A. O'Connor and Mrs. Byron
Kinkade being hostesses for the af-
ternoon. The rooms were attracively
decorated with fall flowers and
dainty refreshments were served at
the conclusion of playing. Mrs. Lee
Gould held high score for the af-
ternoon.
Those present were Mesdames f.
E. Westerland, Louis Hudgin, j. G.
Tovrea, Alfred Taught, w. w.
Lockhart, Robert Burns, Lee Gould,
J. D. Taught, w. A. O'Connor, By
ron Kinkade, G. E. Hardy, w. E.
Carroon, Kinsman, Gilly, Fanny
Barney, Ellis Stoltz, William Simon
ton, j. G. Glissan and Jones Black
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Mrs. w. D. knight has issued in
vitations for bridge tea to be held
Saturday afternoon.
*#*H**
BRIDGE TEA
Mrs. L. L. Odle entertained at
bridge tea Saturday afternoon at
her home on Ellis street.
Prizes for contract were won by
Mrs. w. D. Knight, Mrs. Glen Har-
ker and Mrs. r. C. Laney.
Those invited to the affair were
Mrs. R. E. Lee, Mrs. B. L. Coulson,
Mrs. Gene Richards, Mrs. Roy
Cheshire, Mrs. Craig Pottinger,
Mrs. Bert Smith, Mrs. r. G. Laney,
Harker, Mrs. G.. R. Michaels, Mrs.
r. T. Frazier and Mrs. G. E. Towne.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
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folks
She promised to send the four
teen-year boy, Fred Murphy,
who was living with them, to the
outer road as we passed. saw his
little figure running across a. cet-
ton patch. He came around to my
side of the car and hoped up on
the running board with a friendly
"Howdy!"
He was a thin, pale-faced lad
with wistful, appealing eyes and a
brave smile.
"Howdy!" I replied. "And when
did you come out here? And how?"
He was pleased to have an au-
dience.
"You see, my father got killed by
an automobile. My mother moved
to the mill with us five children.
I'm the oldest. I'm fourteen. Mother
got sick and couldn't work much,
and we all got sick. They said it
was pellagra. A lady in Greenv.lle,
Miss Hattie Finley, brought me
here. I've been out here three
months. I didn't weigh but sixty
pounds when I came I weigh nine
Nogales international., 1931-11-11

ty now. The sun helps, and I eat
green things-carrots and turnip
green's and cabbage. I never have
any milk. We don't have a COW. But
my pellagra--t's almost well. See?"
He pulled up the leg of his over
alls, revealing sores with dark
scabs as large as a quarter on his
pitifully thin ankles. He went on:
They're most we'll now My mo-
ther, she's awful sick with pellagra.
She stays in bed all the tine. But
if she lives, I'm most big enough
now to be a man on a farm, if we
could get one somewhere. I'm saw
ing my money to buy little pig. I
could tend it and it would grow and
be a hog and we'd have meat and
lard for bread. A pig costs three dol
lars, though. I've had a dollar hid
away a long time, and Mr.. Ellis
gave me ten cents, and I worked
and made five cents once, and If
I keep on bet I can get a pig
this winter"
After reading the story this Mo-
gales man, who comes from South
Carolina, laid down the magazine
No, not, perhaps as you and Ito
promptly forget what had been
read-but, to light his pipe and CO.
gitate that single episode OF Mary
Mobiles story.
Perhaps, it might have been the
tobacco smoke, but, doubtless it
was heart of gold that caused this
man to inclose his check in a let
ter to R. w. Hudgens, the sponsor
of the Greenv:lle Plan, requesting
"a little pig" be purchased and de-
l.vered to Fred Murphy.
No, Friend, you're wrong!
NogaIes' golden hearted citizen
had already made ample contribu-
ton toward Nogales' Unemploy-
ment Relief, in addition to devot.ng
a great deal of time serving as a
member of the local unemploy-
ment relief committee of a benevo-
lent fraternal organization!
Have You?.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
@SOCietY,A
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Joan Schleimer, little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Schleimer, cele-
brated her fifth birthday ann.ver-
sary Saturday afternoon by asking
a number of her friends to birth
day party at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Glissan
on Grand avenue.
A feature of the occasion was a
huge yellow and green Jack Horn
er pie, arranged in the center of
the table, with ribbons leading> to
each plate, and from VIII ch the
guests drew out favors.
A large birthday cake with five
pink candles adorned the table.
Those present were jeanne and
Joe Cumming, Jr., Shirley Mae,
Eleanor Jane and Bud Edmonson,
Raymond Black, Billy T-tcornb, Pa
tricia Sisk, Hal Wayte, Virg mia
Karns, Jean Hudgin and the host
ess.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
THEATER PARTY
$****#*

Miss Jean Glissan was hostess
Friday night to a theater party at
the Fox Nogales Theater, followed
by games, dancing and refresh
ments at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Glissan on
Grand avenue.
Those present were Marjorie
Burns, Estelle Bibolet, Rula Cluff,
Barbara Macdonald, Vera Stoller,
Jean Rickenburg, Mary Evelyn
Page, Helen Levy, Peggy Lowell,
Marjorie Sisk, Bernice Price, Ka-
therine George, Roland Bibolet,
Jack Lewis, R. G. Edgell, Lewis
Price, Charles Hardy, Norman
Pomeroy, Billy Sands, Douglas
Cumming and James Allan.
*#**********
Miss Dolores Villaecusa and Ger
ardo Ramirez were married Mon
day morning at Sacred Heart
Church by Rev. Father Duval.
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CAPITA n and Mrs. L. r. Besse
who are leaving soon for the Phil
lippine Islands were guests of honor
at dinner party given Thursday
by Colonel and Mrs. Robert Sutter
Knox.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
FOR VISITORS
X x \ x \ 4 y

Mrs. Phil Herold was hostess at
a luncheon and card party Friday
in honor of Mrs. Writ G.. Bowman
and other Wis ting ladies here from
San Diego.
Covers were laid for Mrs. Writ
G.. Bowman, Mrs. William Cavan-
naugh, Mrs. B. j. Russell, Mrs.
julius Rosenfeld, Mrs. j. G. North,
Mrs. Wade Barbee, Mrs. G. L. Har-
dy, Mrs. Grover Marsteller, Mrs.
otto Herold, Mrs. M. Marsteller,
Mrs. Joseph Berk, Mrs. Edward Ma
ther, Mrs. John Phillips, Mrs, Ro-
bert Howell, Mrs. Robert S. Burns
and Mrs. Harry Narcotic.
******M*****
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
EASTERN STAR PARTY

.s;s 4 II * II y i Il = :k;.;
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
CHEF MAY LOSE ESTATE

San Bernardino, Calf, (U.P)-
Because Pop" Morris, head chef
at the San Bernardino County Jail,
is prisoner he has only partial
rights as citizen Consequently he
may lose interest in an estate of a
39O-acre ranch and $4,000 in cash.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
BRIDGE TEA
F1REwooD REVEALS SNAKES

Starkville, Miss, U.P)-A jarr-
ing noise when he was moving
supply of firewood attracted G.. D.
Morgan, farmer, to a family of IA
rattlesnakes, two grown and IL
young ones, which had sought re-
fuge under the lumber. All were
slain.
Nogales international., 1931-11-11
SWALLOWING SWATTER

East Liverpool, O., O.P9-Even
sword swallowers can't swallow ev-
erything. William Bertram, who
claims to be a former sword swal-
lower in a circus, almost choked to
death when he substituted the wire
handle of fly swatter for a sword
while exhibiting his talents.