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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

The re-dedication of an almost forgotten monument at Marion in the town of Southington will take place this afternoon. The shaft marks the site where the first mass celebrated in this section ot the state was for the soldiers of General Rochambeau, America $ allies during the Revolutionary war.
 The ceremonies will be photo graphed and pictures forwarded to Count deRochambeau, a descendant of the immortal general, who was in this country last month to at- tend the anniversary of the sur render of General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Va. The French troops passed through Marion and Wa terbury enroute to join General Washington's forces. Some of the survivors witnessed the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and the end of the war.
 Rt Rev Monsignor John Neale, rector of St Roses church in Meriden, will ofiiciate at the ceremonies this afternoon. Large delegations of Boy and Girl Scouts will take part in the ceremonies.
 Many of the markers or monu- ments commemorating the march of the French troops were erected through the efforts of the late Dennis H. Tierney of this city. The ceremonies at various times as- stunned statewide importance.
 The matter of erecting mon uments for historical purposes be- came q popular one and the course of the march from Providence, R. l., to Yorktown Is marked. In a history of Waterbury the follow ing mention is made under the cap- tion of Monuments to Rocham- beau's Army!
 Dennis H. Tierney, who died June II, 1916 devoted much of his time securing belated recognition for the men of Rochambeau's army who marched to join Washington on the Hudson through Marion, Waterbury and Middlebury. Four regiments undertook the journey, starting from Providence, R. |. June II, 1781, and marched inland to keep their movements concealed from the enemy. They reached what Is now known as French Hill at Marion on June 28 and en- camped there. Their next stop was at Breakneck Hill in Middle bury. It was here that MT Tierney in 1902 erected Q commemorative shaft at his own expense. On June 30, 1912 the shaft at Marion was dedicated. In his ad- dress at the unveiling Judge John Walsh of New Britain said: "The erection of this monument was advocated, planned and designed by patriotic citizens of Irish birth and descent to commemorate one of tLe most glorious incidents in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
BROADWAY STAR IN ENTERTAINMENT
Lithuanians To Present Program
 Sunday Night
Choir of 70 Members to Participate Miss Mary Kizis { of ''The Cat and the Fiddle" New York Success, Will Appear -Aeksis Directing

Vincent Grininikas and Peter Alex ander. M
 The following Lithuanian folk and dance songs will be rendered.:
 (a) "Suktinis''
 (b) "Klumpakojis"
 (c) "Noriu Megiu'
 (d)f "Raiseiniu Polka"
 Duet: Norbert Aleksis and Alfons Jctosevicius.
 Miss Mary Kizis, contralto, in several more classical numbers.
 Mems double quartet: I'm the Poor Little Ford"
 St Joseph's choir: American and Lithuanian songs
 i. Anthony Aleksaitis and simon Cibulskis, two prominent Brooklyn business men who have just re- turned from their native country will speak during intermission on "Travels Through Lithuania." The committee in charge of this program is as follows: Rev Joseph J. Valentiejus, pastor of St Jo- seph's chuch; Rev J. Kazlauskas and Rev l. Kripas of St Joseph's church; Alexander Alexander Alex sis. director of program; Misses Olga Geconis and Adele I.iutkus Albinas Marcelynas and J. Stankus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
iF Y1u LiVE1 iN Ru55iA - LIFE iN THE T0p5Y -TuRV9 LAN6 DE TIE S0ViE15
 JULIA BLANsHARD NEA SERVICE WRITER
JULIA BLANSHARD. NEA SERVICE WRITER

1 the register book, once for re- ceipt for her and once for re- ceipt for him. She took her re- ceipt the clerk handed her and
 numbered out. He followed. Ten
 minutes from single state to
 welded!
 The next marriage took much longer to register. Both were so
 gay and laughed so much.
 "What name do you want?' She
 kept her own. She could nave taken his. He could have taken
 hers. She refused the marriage receipt, shrugged her shouioers
 union book" He took his receipt and they faced each other.
 "Well, 1t is finished now'-she
 tossed her head. Yes. it's deau
 now,' he agreed, smiling teasingly'
 They went off arm in arm. Cou,
 ples still can marry with the olu
 church ceremony, but In Moscow they rarely do.
 At the table just across from
 them a young girl in red dress and stringy long hair went 10 the
 divorce table. She carried heaVy, dull-looking baby In her arms. all
 bundled up in sotled blanKet'
 Have you any children! the clerk asked her, after recoruIhs her name. work, home auoress'
 only this one, she told her.
 Have you and your nuspanh talked over the disposal or u he
 wouldn't want 1t anyhow. she said' har divorce receipt, took eight roubles rom her and told her the court woulu inform her husband of his freedom and arrange alimony. The clerk did not ask her WhS she wanted a divorce. The govern ment doesn't care. But 1t does care what becomes of the children. Un- less the husband protests, the mother gets custody of the bapy and the father pays alimony. up 10 one third of his salary. until the child Is IS.
 An inca pacitated ex-wife is en-
 titled to support for one year. but no longer. Should the ex-husband
 be incapacitated. and the wife hold down a good job, she would nave | 10 nay him alimony for one year. Russians accept this new nor ality in their usual matter-of-ract
 manner. To them 1t Is sensible ana feasible. They are willing to let morality rest on individual per. sonal liberty. They feel that out of the change Is coming n new kind of personal relationship that
 means more to both men and wo'
 men.
 NEXT: He'd Russia's children and how the government watches thcm from the cradlc On. . Isirst rTadc SOvicss IM the scilOOls. Volunteer armies 0f yOutIiImI enthusiasts who lalD0r tO spread tic Soviet gospels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

Asa H. Burr and George w. Galiada of this city are named de- fendants in two civil actions in which damages of $15,0oO are asked by Sally Rogers of Thomas ton and Robert Currid of Water bury. The litigation is based on an auto crash in Bantam last May 18th when Galiada is alleged to have driven the car in which the plaintiffs were riding off the road and into a tree. Currid asks $1O,- 900 damages and Miss Rogers $5.000.
 The complaint states the plain tiffs were riding in the rear seat of the defendants car being oper- ated by .Galiada on the Bantam lake road last May 18th. They were about GOO feet north of the Music Box dance hall and patches of fog covered the highway when Galiada permitted the car to leave the road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
First Forum at
 the Brooklyn Y
Audience Hear Alfred Mer- yerhaus Speak on Why
 the Depression

Eighty people attended the first
 forum held at the Brooklyn "
 hut last night. where they heard Alfred Meryerhars, certified public accountant. render an interesting talk on why Depression" MT
 Meryerhans gave a very interest- ing talk on the reasons of depres-
 sion, giving an illustration on sup ply and demand, over production, machine age, hoarding money and bank failures.
 With the first forum held last
 night a fine success. Mir Crotty,
 chairman of the Brooklyn Y M. c. A. and Supervisor M. Melville
 Kelley of the Brooklyn "Y" who head the committee, are busily out lining other wonderful speakers , who will address an open audience
 every Friday night at the Brook ! lyn "" hut. The people are kind
 ly invited to attend these interest ing forums. with no admission of
 any kind charged at the door. Tn
 Brooklyn people have wonderful opportunity to hear these wonder full speakers talk weekly. an, should not miss these fine forums
 conducted by the Brooklyn Y. ~ ] C. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

this musical program, and many Lithuanian as well as American people will be rewarded by hearing her render several classical selec- tions.
 A comedy play consisting of two acts, solos, a junior orchestra a duet, a double quartet and speeches by Anthony Aleksaitis and Simon Cibulskis, on their recent travels to Lithuania will complete the program for the night.
 Efforts are also being made to secure J. Eyra, Lithuanian State Opera singer to appear in person, but 1t will not be known until Sun- day whether the great singer will be able to arrive to the city, or 1T other duties will force him to can eel his Waterbury appearance. The musical program is as follows:
 Lithuanian play "Jilted Lovers"' a two act comedy. The cast:
 Miss Marcella Andrikis. The Girl T. Jokubauskas .... First Suitor P. Lazauskas ..... Second Sutton A. Marcelynas ..... Third Suitor ]. Marcelynas .... Fourth Suitor I. KarnauskaS ............ Lover ]. Wiliamavicia A Policeman
 Miss Mary Kizis. contralto and famous Broadway star of the play Cat and the Fiddle, will render several classical selections.
 9olo-by Miss Agnes Ulinskas.
 solo-by Miss B. zelonas.
 Solo and duet by Miss Zelonas, Miss A. Ulinskas, Miss A. Lieutkus and Mrs Sapranas.
 Junior orchestra. will be under the direction of Norbert Aleksis Jr. Members of orchestra: Messrs Peter Eizas, Alfons. Jerosevicius,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

One of the biggest Lithuanian musical programs ever held In the city, will be rendered before Lith- uanian people tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock at the new St Joseph's school auditorium. The entire pro- gram will be sponsored by the St Joseph's church 70 member choir. under the direction of Alexander Aleksis, one of the leading Lith- iuanian organists in the country, and at present organist and choir leader of St Joseph's Lithuanian church.
 The biggest feature of the even- ing will be the appearance of Miss Mary Kizis, famous contralto and Broadway star of the we'll known play The Cat and the Fiddle. at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

rooms. each with four separate desks. for birth. deaths. marriage and divorce. Behind each table sat clerk. most of them girls of high school age.
 The first couple who came in to get, married the first afternoon l visited were textile workers. The young girl wore a shawl over her head. The boy was dressed m ''store clothes" and new visored cap which he kept on,
 Are you relativesY" No. Are you both healthy2" Yes" So ran the few questions and answers,
 Sine was 20. he-23. Neither had been married before. llotn showed their union cards which told where they worscd, wheFs they lived. She would move into hls room. Both signed on the dotted line three tlmes--oncs Tor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Name Local Men
 In $15, ,00O Suit
Burr and Galiada Sued By Sally Rogers of Thomas and
 Robert Cunid-AutO Crash Basis of Litigation

cross the shoulder and strike a tree a tremendous blow, the complaint asserts. e. .5A.
 Miss Rogers charges she sus- tained injuries to her legs, arms and back and will be permanent ly disabled in the left knee joint Currid alleges he suffered ,frac- tured and lacerated nose, severe chest injuries and multiple contu- sions and abrasions. He charges there Is permanent deformity to his nose as a result of the injuries He states he was laid up Is weeks after the accident. The both suits are brought by Attorney Irving W pasternak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Early Morning Fire
 On Fairview Street

Several companies of fire appa- ratus responded to an alarm at 1:48 o'clock this morning for a fire, which started apparently from an overloaded furnace in the resi- dence of Eric Natusch at 78 Fair view street. The flames were work ing into the kitchen of the house when checked by the firemen. Miss Florence Held, sister-in-law of MT. Natusch, was taken into q neigh bors home in highly nervous state. She was badly frightened by the discovery of the fire. Miss Held was to be married to-day to Ernest Bowman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

It costs you exactly seven rubies ($3.50) to get a divorce. If you go without your mate to get 1t, u costs one rouble more. The extra charge is to nay for sending a SID to notify him that he no longer Is married to you.
 Registering divorce seldom takes longer than 20 minutes. You can get married much more quick ly, and the cost is but $i.
 Sitting in zag bureau in Mos COW for m hour one day, ] saw three couples married, one divorc- ed, two births registered and one death recorded. II was n slow day, the marriage clerk. told me.
 There is no ceremony about mar rlnge or divorce tn ssussfn. 1.lcre is nothing about the appearance of a Zng bureau to suggest it. The three l saw werO alI small ofiice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Rev. David P. Gaines To
 Preside At Meeting

Rev. David P. Gaines of the To-
 cal First Baptist church will pre-
 side a week from Monday at the annual meeting in New. Haven of the Connecticut Federation Of Churches. From the Viewpoint of the Employes' will be the title of an address to be delivered by John J. Egan secretary of the Connec- ticut Federation of Labor. Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver of Cleveland. a member of the presidents commis- sion on unemployment, will deliver an address entitled From the Viewpoint of Organized Religion"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Friday Meeting At
 Local Synagogue

'Is There a Substitute for Warp was the topic on which Rabbi Harry F. Schwartz spoke last eve ming at the Beth El synagogue This was an Armistice day serv- ice and was followed by a tea. A discussion group was formed and will meet Friday evenings at the homes of the members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
By JULIA BL4ANsHARD stsH Writer for NEA Service and The, Democrat, Sent to soviet
 Russia Especially Tor


 This Series
 fconvr,eht 1891 NEA Service, Ine)
 If you got tired of your wire III Russia
 You could divorce her more cas- fly more quickly and more SneaG am.H lv than you could renew your auto, m,ohiie license in Amerfca. Ana sTs could do The same to you!
 you would not need a lawyer or w,tnesses. Nobody would ask you for 'grounds." 'No' newspaper would even men lion the fact of your separation There would be no public gossip. ?. Ear Russia considers divorce strictly personal affair. There IS oot ayen 4 court procedure Tor H. You merely step into Tags" tthc bureau of vital statistics) ana ,.'write yourself out" as they cau she proceedings in Russia. .
 This matter of -factness extends 50 all affairs of sex. Whereas the e ermans have made colonies for te ,nbathers, in Russia men ana Y, ,lnen bathe nude anywhere they
 at to do so, in the most unseif- ,arcious manner. They would be
 .n;'sed at the idea of having "a, 20 to some special place to
 lip!
 soviet Russia has revolutionized scx standards, and legal forms are not of, much importance In reia- lion to love and marriage. ,
 Every child in Russia is iegiti- mate, whether his father ana mother are married or not. Adui- iery Is not q legal crime. This does not mean that there IS com piets reclslessness or promiscutty in sex relations; it simply means that the government regards such life as q matter of personal con- cern.
 There is no Mann Act to prevent an unmarried young couple rom iaking a boat trip down the voiga. No sex gossip ever is printed In any newsnaper. No one is ostraeixed for violating what Americana con" cider conventional sex standards nAIany men and women live toe 1ethcp in free union" never mar .ying each other but bringing up sheIr children like the most pros- sic married couple in Iowa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Stick of Dynamite
 Picked Up On Street

A large stick of dynamite which was evidently dropped from pass ing truck was picked up last eve ming near the residence of Charles Tyack of 95 Avon street. It was turned over to the police for dis n0sal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
RICHEST Ex-MONARCH

Seven ex-monarchs living in ex- ile are estimated to possess be- tween them $75,0O0,000. Of this total, the ex-Kaiser, who is the richest German, owns more than $62,500, 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
,5o RooMs-No BATHs

Built to house 150 guests. a hotel in Antrim. England, which is becoming quite @ popular holi- day resort, has not single bath room. The town itself has no public water supply. f.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
CoTTON FOR RAMON

The great majority of rayon manufactured in the United States comes from wood pulp. especially from spruce. It Is hoped to util- ize cototn cellulose for this pur- pose in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

The oldest attempt at the keep- ing weather reports is said to have been made in 1644 by a minister in what is now Wilmington. Del.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

s-The third of 12 remarkable .vficaes by Julia Blanshard, stan writer. whom NEA Service and The Denocrat sent to Soviet Russia to aet the biggest story in the world to.day. NO casual tourist stopping ot fashionab blc hotels and travei. ing de luxe, she lived with anu nIssong Russians as they went about their daily lives under their amazing social and economic sys. bcnh and here she presents tne story of . people, not the story or . cause. tf 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

Eight railroads in Missouri have converted their rights-of-
 way into sanctuaries for wild
 birds and animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

NEXT; He'd Russia's ch'ldren and how the government w"tches them from the cradle on' First rradc SOyicss lm the scimnlr:
 Volunteer armies 0f youthful cntlusIasts who lab0r Co spread thc soviet gospels.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02

town in the Valley were present to
celebrate with H. E. Ager the oc-
caSion Of his SEVENTEEN birthday.
A picnic was held at the Asa S.
Agar farm on the north city limits
where a barbecue supper was serv-
ed. Mrs. Agar acted as hostess for
the evening.
After supper he guests enjoyed
a radio program dedicated to Mr..
Agar from KWWG which was re-
ceived by an automobile set, a
birthday gift TO the honor guest.
The remainder OF the evening was
spent in singing old-fashioned
songs and popular melodies Of a
few decades ago.
MI. Agar came to the Valley In
September 1909.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred II. Scheer are
at Hot Springs, Ark, for a vaca-
ton. Mr.. Scheer Is manager OF the
Stonewall Jackson hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wedegartner
have returned from a trip to Austin
and San Antonio.
Henry E. Elrod has returned to
his home In Houston after a bust
ness trip to San Benito and
Brownsville.
MI. and Mrs. p. j. DeGuerin
have announced the birth Of a son
born September 26. The baby has
bene named p. j., Jr.
Mrs. c. r. Robertson Is recover
Ing satisfactorily from an operation
which she underwent at the Valley
Baptist Hospital In Harrington. Mr..
an Mrs. Carter Of Killeen. parents
OF Mrs. Robertson have arrived for
a short stay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
Study Club
Holds First
Fall Meeting

The initial meeting OF the fall
year was held by the Brownsville
Study club Thursday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Harry Faux.
Topics. pertaining to Texas history,
were given by the members. Mrs.
J. r. Snoeberger led a short parlia-
mentary drill.
After the program, a social hour
was enjoyed and the hostess served
refreshments to Is guests.
Mrs. j. NJ. Abel viii enteratin the
club, Thursday Oct. Is.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
Rush Weekk
Plan OfGiH
Reserve Grout

Girl Reserve Cabinet held q meet
ing this week with Miss Elizabeth
Allen addressing the girls on the
principles OF the organization. An
nouncement was made OF the Inter-
club Council meeting to be held nc
Campo del Arroyo in Rio Hondo next
week. The following from Browns
Vile will attend: Miss Ruth Reed,
sponsor; Marie Jackson and Laura
Raydie Rentfro.
Lorene Strein was elected as mem
hership chairman. Next week has
heen designated as Rush Week.
terminating In the Circle OF Light
ceremony Sunday night.
Mrs. FAY Rockwell and Mrs. Hig-
bic were present at the meet.
The population OF the United
Kingdom has Increased 4 per cent
in the past 10 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
win Sisters
CompLimented
On Birthdays

A lovely surprise party was given
Thursday evening by Miss jose
phine johnson and Mrs. j. J. Kem-
my for their mother, Mrs. jose
phine johnson and her twin sister,
Mrs. r. II. Wallas on their 18th
birthday at their home at 1908 West
Levee Street.
The beautiful white birthday
cake, with its pink candles, was
placed In the center OF the dining
table surrounded by pink roses.
Baskets and vases Of roses were
placed about the rooms forming a
pleasant setting for the informal
entertainment Of the evening.
An ice course was served TO about
forty guests who composed the sur
prise party.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
Bridge Club
Meets With
Mrs. BucheR

The new Thursday bridge club had
as hostess this week, Mrs. A. W.
Buchek at her home In Los Ebanos.
"A color motif OF green and pink
was Grrried cut in the floral decora-
tons OF corona vine and fern. in
the bridge table accessories and In
the refreshments.
Mrs. Victor Rehment was n guest.
Three tables were arranged for
the games which ended in high
score going to Mrs. Joe Ingram,
second high to Miss Mary vittitoe
and low to Mrs. Mabel Herman. Each
was presented with an attractive
trophy.
Club hostess October Is win be
Miss Zona TaggaTt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02

Fast color broadcloth dress
shirts in white and colors.
with the new patented collar
that stays put. Why pay more.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
Fall Work To
Be Discussed
At Guild Meet

There will be a meeting IN the
Parish House Of the Episcopal Guild
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
which time the fall work will be dis
cussed. All members are urged to be
present at this meeting.
Refreshments will be served
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-02
New Bridge Club
Is Entertained
By Miss Warren

Miss Mary Warren was hostess "a
her bridge club at her home Wed
nesday evening. Bridg, was PLAYED
during the early part OF the evening
and refreshments were served. The
o. B. F. bridge club Is now organized
and will be a weekly affair. Guests
were Jane Huitt. Virginia Pattee,
Anna Ruth Langford. Frances Crea-
ger, Marie Workman. Georgia Sin
ger. and Mary Warren.