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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
ROYAL NUPTIALS SEEN

MADRID, March II (P).-Court gossip
today had 1t that there soon is to be a
wedding in the Spanish royal family.
The Infanta Beatriz, Oldest daughter
of King Alfonso. is said to have become
afflanced to her second cousin, Antonio
Alvaro De Orleans, second son of Prince
Alfonso De Orleans and Princess
Beatrice.
Beatriz is 81 years old and Antonio is
20. They have been seen together fire.
uuently and are said to be genuinely
attached to one another. Young Antonio
Alvaro probably will be made an in
fante shortly in anticipation Of the for
nal engagement announcement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
CH|LDREN'S HOME
TO Be IMPROVED
Long, Sought Needs to Be
Filled by Funds From
Parker Concerts.

Out of the approximately $4,000
which the Women's Guild Of the Gen.
trail Union Mission will receive from the
proceeds of its recent Seth Parker
Homer Rodeheaver concerts, it was
announced last night by Mrs John s.
Bennett, many long sought improve
ments will be provided for the Chill
drens Emergency Home.
The proceeds also will be utilized in
defraying for another year the college
expenses of two girls the guild is hav-
ing educated in Virginia, she explained,
and what is left over, after necessary
Improvements, probably win be applied
to a Summer camp for the boys and
girls of the home. AS the benefits were
arranged with these ob;ectives in mind,
Mrs. Bennett said, none of the money is
to be applied to the current expenses
of the home or the mission, which are
maintained by volunteer contributions.
In expressing the appreciation of the
Guild for the generous public support
which made the concerts such sue
cess, Mrs Bennett said the expenses
of the series had been reduced through
the friendly cooperation of the per-
formers and others, with a result that
the proceeds exceeded expectations.
1t is now possible for the Children's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
Puts NerV Life Into Your
Old Heating System

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

The way to get more freedom, enjoyment and
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Automatic Oil Heat has brought heating up to the
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Millions are now enjoying the conveniences
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

Home to be equipped with an up-to-date
laundry, painted throughout and a
number Of the rooms refurnished. These
needed improvements had been neglect
ed in recent years due to the necessity
of clearing or the indebtedness on the
home.
At an early meeting of the Guild,
when a final report will be rendered,
the question Of establishing a Summer
camp will be considered. This has been
an ambition Of many years, and It is
believed the mission now will be in q
position to take the initial steps, at
least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
Eliminates Waste Actually
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With Oil Heat small. unobtrusive thermostat on your
vingroom wall becomes your furnace Operated by
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
U. S. GAINS 1874 LAWS

Total Passed by Congress In Cen
tury $4,000, Record Shows.
The number of laws confronting
American citizens was increased by
1924 by the recent Congress.
This was shown yesterday in the $50
page final edition of the Congressional
Record.
1t also disclosed that approximately
Is 900 laws have been enacted by Con-
gress during the present century.
OF this number $4,000 were passed
during the first 10 years, 5000 the next
decade and 1000 in the last 10 years:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
De PRIEST WILL SPEAK
Representative to Aid Fund Drive
for Training School.

Representative Oscar De Priest Of IL
linois will be the keynote speaker at q
meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in Met
ropolitan A. M. E. Church, Fifteenth
and NJ streets, when a drive for funds
for the National Training School for
Women and Girls, Lincoln Heights,
D. c., will be launched
A similar meeting will be held at $3.50
in the afternoon at Garnet-Patterson
High School.
Miss Mamie H. Burroughs, founder
and president of the school. estimates
its financial needs at $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
MANHATTAN FIVE
 PLAYS ST JOHNS

New York. Dec 3o-With nine officials on duty, and an alternate ready in case of accident tho three games on the benefit basketball pro- gram at Madison Square garden tomorrow night will be concluded at i0:S0 o'clock, according to an announcement from the headquar- ters of the mayors official com mittee, for the relief of the unem- ployed and needy.
 Play will start promptly Ut x o'clock with Fordham facing c. c, NY, Columbia meets N. Y. U. In the second game and the final will bring together St Johns and Man hattan. More than 17,000 spectators are expected to attend this court cornival of the six outstanding teams in the metropolitan area About 200 extra floor seats will be available.
 The committee has given special thought In arranging the triple header so that 1t will not continue late enough to interfere with the plans of fans for New Years cele- brations. The three sets of officials will endeavor to cut down inter- ruptions in the play as much as possible. Jack Murray, Dave Tobey and Pat Kennedy wil offlciate in the first game. Dave Walsh. Tom Deg nan and John Norton In the second and Frank Brenna, Orson Kinney and Arthur carroll in the wind-up. Dick Meehan will be on hand as alternate,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
Americas International Athletes Ready For I932 Games
What, More
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By DAN PARKER


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30

So successful had Sammy winning wagers that he was thinking getting safe of proportions which to store his winnings diagrams for practical jokes He blew in one day with some sure that already in, and in time at all had Muhoand hooked bet which to $l5O After he learned been put him. Jimmy in seven Ian suases that would money back He did and heres how
 financial coup had sufficiently blown over Sammy around again. The horses still running and Jimmy wore long face Whats matter! queed Sammy Oh just broke was Muhonds reonder of clear sky the following
 How much do you needf from Samuel.
 "Oh $l50 opned Jimmy who had good cause to re- member was that had lost Sammy the thing bet couple previous Sammy to him. and Jimmy gave U slow note Merchants rust check dated zo years Ahead Jimmy put the $50 in his pocket while Sammy dens which horse he going bet Father m cut plenty of grass that long syh when Sammy hnted day that he hd coming him. Jimmy paid attention In fact he just laughed it off.
 Finally Sammy right with request for the money as he little short he put it. Gle meant in stature not bK mmv tranxed him with one of maddcnng cynical smiles of the Clarence Brokway period and told Sammy evn ana you re lucky you're alive to know it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
LA CHANCE SCORES
 WINNING GOAL AS
 BEARDSLEY 5 WINS
WOlcOtt Guard Defeats Chase in Final Minute, 45-43 - Brass Trips ScOviIl, 20-27
tBy GEORGE DILLON

Gene K u rmitsky's Beardsley- Wolcott combine annexed their second Industrial league win of the current campaign last night, defeating Al Schott's Chase quintet In the feature game of twin bill, 45 to 43, as Candy" LaChance. rear court guardian sunk an easy sucker shot with the score tied and 15 seconds to play.
 Hurrah For Al!
 Al Schott showed his sportman. ship in the final minutes by re- moving Jack Grady and "Londos" McEvoy from the lineup with two minutes of play, after "Tipper' Harnick had been sent to the showers on violations and Stan Poscavage had been carried off the floor with a dislocated nose. Chase held a two point margin as the three teams decided to finish the two- minutes left to play. La. Chance garnered two-pointer to even the count, but Chase retaliat. ed and regained the lead as Schott scored his eighth hoop of the evening. Eddie Nolde, the lad who took more, sane and Insane, shots than was possible to num- Der, dropped in doubledecker neath the hoop, knotting the count and setting the stage for spelled curtain for the Schottmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
NEW PLAYERS
 ADDED TO CITY AMATEUR LEAGUE
TOmmies Sign Garner and Chubbuck, Hills, Navin and Leary and Elmer. aids, Balinsky and Stokes

The game City Amateur league followers have been looking for ward to all season is scheduled for the Phoenix avenue Arena Sun day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the undefeatcd Brooklyn A. C.. quintet engaging the third place Darlington i've. In the prelim at 2:30 o'clock the Washington Hills play hosts to the Sacred Hearts. John Cluney will referee both tits,
 New Faces to Show
 At last nights weekly confab in tho City Hall, Frankie Conroy of the North End Thomas club handed in the names of Ralph Garner, director of the Pearl street Community House and Dan Chub. buck, 1928 Olympic star and 1881 Connecticut Aggies hoop captain. Both these boys shoul abe well come additions to the Tommies and both will be eligible to play, Sun. day IT. when the first round comes to a close. Garner Is brother of Roy, former Lcavenworth star who postimcd with the Afs Tire Ave in the c. A. l.. two seasons past. but is rated better player than the younger Roy. He Is a graduate of Lincoln college where he starred in basketball for three seasons.
 Stokes With Naugy
 Pat Slattery, representing the Washington Hills added. the names of Tom Navln and Eddie Leary, Nnugatuck s,ar. to the abrigador roster. Navin is a veteran C. A. l.. courtster while Lcary is Il new conner, having played with George. town where he graduated last June Norman Johnson of the Nnugatuck EmernldH added Johnny Balinsky, former NaugGtuck high and Mack enzie prep star, 10 his squad along with Bill Stokes, present Wash ington Hill center, who will be eligible to play with the borough ites January. 1, providing he does not play the next two weeks with the Hills.
 Triple Header January 17.
 It was officially decided to end the first series January IT with q triple header with the Hills meet Ing Brooklyn, Naugatuck enter- taining the Carrlngtons and the Hearts opposing the Thomas club. The time of these games will be announced at the next meeting, Tuesday evening. Tom Carney will handiet wo games and Clem Driotti, alternate referee, one. on this date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
Post COllegians
 Play Mill Plain

Thursday evening at s o'clock the Post collegians will invade Mill Plain to offer battle to the Mill Pain Juniors. The Postmeni are out to win their first game or the year and will present their strongest lineup with that end m view. Dan Connor former Prep selected star has been added to the Post roster to jump center along with Red" Reynolds. The old faithfuls Captain Passaro. Brady, LoRusso, Williams. Carlson, Newt Post. Abbono, Lincoln, Senior Johnson. Mulcahy and Wethered' will also show. ,,,
 The Mill Plain Juniors will be seeking their second victory and Captain Jarvis will lead deter mined crew out on the floor feat uring the DiModugno brothers Carewe, Tice, Thasher and Reed The Juniors will take the court with orders to run up Q score on the confident P0stmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30


 If you think the Films, Germans, British or French will enjoy Q nice little olympic party next summer In Los Angeles against that kind of opposition, then War isn't all that sherman wrote home about 1t,
 This won't give the names of the 1882 Oiymp.c track and field champions. But If you'll let me look back at the summaries of some of the big 1881 meets 1 prob. ably can tell you who will be right in there" as the saying goes
 WykOY Champ
 First, why not leave the sprint. ing to Frank Wykoff, Eddie Tolan ma Emmett Toppino? Wykoff was undlsputed champion at 100 yards, winning the 1. c. A, the N. C. A. A, and the A. A. U. titles. Tolan and Toppino were his fastest rivals. Tolan won the 220 cham. pionship in the l. C. A, Big Ten and A. A. U. events. GcorE' simpson will be back after q years absence, and Paddock indicates he'll try again.
 Vic Williams and Ben Eastman nIrted with n world record in the 44O-yard dash Williams actually tied 1t in the intercollegiate meet nnd Eastman finished on the Tro- inns heels. They'll do In tht Olympic 400-meters event, which Ray Barbutl won in 1928 for Uncle Sams only fat-rnce triumph.
 In the SO0-metcrs, one has to like Eddie Genung, A. A. U champs; Russell Chapman, Bates flyer; the aforementioned Eastman and Dale Let's, former Chicago nee. Chapman's indoor half-miles were the fastest of the year. East l. man did 1854 in the intercollcgl' ntea. Genung ran 1:b23 In the 4 A, U Uncle Sam ought to be VIII lng 10 take chance on them.
 The warning has been given tha' some of Nurmi's Finnish friends or Monsieur Lndoumegue oi France will run away with the 1900 meters md other distanc, races First however, they VIII have to do something about Lea T.ermond. Ray Congcr, Carl conn and q few others. In the high hurdles. why not Percy Beard. Lee Sentmnn. Jack Keller. Gene Record md Jtmmv. Tatneld ngn 'nst the invaders? Bcord won the A. A. U. title m iA,2 seconds. Keller topped th" hIgh sticks in 14.3 seconds. Both nrc under world record time Rec, ord, the i. c. "A champion. ma Scntmnn and HnTitHneld, Big Ten ,tnrs, were consistently around the l4,5 mark during i031.
 And the low hurdles look prac. tIcnlly as ensy Ernie Pnyne wo,, @ MnxwelI rnn the A. A. U. low sticks in 2s,5 seconds. Sentmnn ma Keller also got over the low bar ricrs rather swIftlV So did Ber' nnrd Grldley of Kansas ,,.
 Uncle sam's relay teams looN strong enough for the opposition A sprint team of Kykof' Tolnn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
GIRLS ACTIVE IN NATIONAL NET
 MEET INDOORS

Chestnut Hill, Mass. Dec 30.-- OUp)--lieener competition wns cx- pectcd to-day with tho start of the guar tcr-finals in the girls na- tional indoor tennis champion ships.
 In the second round, completed yesterday. the four seeded players repeated their performances of the first round md breezcd through their opposition with ensc.
 With tho field narrowed to eight however. play was expected to be closer. the seeded players facing their first real opposition of the tournament,
 Results of second-round matches involving seeded players:
 Katharine Winthrop, Boston. de- fented Barbara Eaton. Chestnut Hill. G-1, G-i.
 Virginia Arnold, Boston, defeated phllllpa Kelley. Winchester, 6'O GO.
 Helen Jones, Swampscott. de- fcatcd Ruth Adelson, Boston, 6-O 6-3.
 Joanna Palfrcy, BrooklIne, de feated Mary Ann Lippltt, Provio dencc. R. l., 6-1, 6-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
HAYES-AHEARN TO
 REFEREE BRISTOL MANCHESTER GAME
Central Connecticut League Rivals Clash Friday in Bell City Armory - Reserves in Prelim
tspcciaI to The DcmocraD

Bristol, Dec 3O.--The Bristol high school basketball charges of Tommy Monahans will endeavor to keep their slate clean, when they meet Manchester in the state Armory on Center street, New Years night, preceded by pre- limlnary game scheduled to start at 7:3O o'clock between the reserves of both schools.
 The Monahanmen have won Tour straight games, the victims being Terryville, East Hartford, TorrinB- ton and the Alumni i've, whom they trounced by n 40-2b count Christmas night. The coming Ira cas with the Sllk Towners will be inc second Central Connecticut league tussle as the locals humili- ated East Hartford by a 24-1S mar gin. Last year Manchester captur- ed the league gonfalon for the first time in i've seasons, while Bristol was sole possessor of the title the other four years.
 Hayes -Ahcarn Onicials
 Due to the intense rivalry be- tween the two schools, two officials will handle the game. "Chlck Hayes and Danny Ahearn Of the Central Board of officials have been chosen to handle the affair The game IS being staged In the huge drill shed due to the fact that over 5000 are expected to be on hand when the two teams meet Fri day and that the school gymnasium would only be able to seat about 1900.
 Bristol Favored to Win
 Bristol Is favored to win the coming battle partially because that Manchester has lost three vet erans from last years team and that Bristol will have the same contingent left over from last year
 Coach Monahan will probably start Andy Palau and Mike Pavel- chak at forwards, Captain "Dikes Hall, rangy center, In the Ducket with Albie Gurske and Bob Greene at guard berths. Frankie Laponte Mike Matakaitus, "Sparky Digo- yanni. Louie King and ZebrowsKI will be held in reserve.
 Domenic Squatrito and Johhh! OIeary are the only two ieit over from last year. the former proved to be the mainstay in keeping LII. old fight" into the team all lnrous last years pennant march TO dat' Manchester has lost two game lowing to Rockville by a 23-2l margin and were forced to cover bv Meriden, another strong con tender for the title. by 23-9 count The game promises to be one oi the outstanding in Central Cohnec' ticut league circles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
AMERICANS FLOP SHOCK OF INTER
 HOCKEY CIRCUIT
fDy United prcss)

Unless Manager Eddie Gerard yccures replnccments or. succeeds in shaking his present players oul of thoir slump, the New forx Americans appear likely to ta.l right out of the National Hockey league. , Il, game since enriy in December ana have dropped from first place m tho International division to within two points of the collar.
 Toronto stormcd the Amerlennss cagc last night to win to ana incren scd It's leadership Of the ln- tornntioneI division to three points'
 Coming AhcRd
 Montreal Maroons, current oc- cupnnts of the cellar, turned m a 4 10 2 victory over the Detroit Fnl- cons md advanced to within two points of the Americans third place berth. ,
 In the other scheduled game Chicago and Boston fought to 8 overtime tic and remained dehd- locked for second place In the Americar division. The standings
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
RENTNER SHOOTS SELF

Evanston. I'll, Dec 30.-tuP)- Ernest (Pug) Rentner. Northwest. ern football captain for ie52 and ali-America haifback the past nen- son, ls confined to Evanston hos. pltal with a self-infiIeted bullet wound in the middle finger of his left hand.
 Renfner shot himself last night while attempting 70 remove hnIlot from ilie magazine Of a smali automatic pistol in uniser- ellv hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
PETROLLE FAVORED OVER TOWNSEND
 IN GARDEN TONITE

New York. Dec 30-(UP)-- What originally was regarded as q rum of-mine' fight card has been smoked up" and promises to pros vide Madison Square dargen tonight with it's first sell-out of the season n S50,000 house.
 Young Bill' Townsend, Van. couver's "blonde bomber" and "old Bill Petrolle, the Fargo Ex- press" are paired in the feature bout and boxing fans expect an- other thriller. Petrolle's felt hook has made him n ' to favorite.
 Supporting bouts Include Anton Kocsis of Hungary vs Vidal Gre gorio of Spain; Eddie Ran of Po- land vs Franta Mekolney of Cze- cho- -Slovakla; and Chief Mike Pa van of Fl Paso. Tex, vs Steve Vol onin of Syracuse, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
Shade vs La Grey
 at Garden Jan 8

New York. Dec 30.-(UP)-Bat Battalino of Hartford. Conn. and Ray Miller of Detroit have been matched for the feature i0-round bout at Madison Square Garden. January at eatchweights.
 Supporting 10-round bouts will include Dave shade of California. vs Jole La Grey of New York; Freddy Miller of Cincinnati VI Johnny Pena Of New York; and Bob Oiin of New York vs Adoiph Hueser of Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-30
N. H. Eagles Trade
 Emms and Carson

New Haven - Manager Joe simpson of the Eagles yesterday received notification from Eddie Gerard of the New York Ameri- cans that Frank Carson, right wing, and Happy Emms, left wing, had been traded to the Detroit Falcons for Tommy Fillmore right winger. and Bert McInenly defense star. Fillmore and McInenly will join the Americans at once.
 The Eagles will be reinforced by the addition of Burt Hughes, former local favorite, who will come here from the Americans, Hughes will report to Manager Simpson sometime today and will be used In the game at Providence on Now Years eve. Along with Hughes. the Americans will send to the locals a defense man. as yet unnamed.