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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Arrest Follows Presence In Cooke
 Street Residence
First Hand Story Wins Sympathy, But Home Owner Later Discovers Intruder Had Ransacked House Entered House By Using Skeleton Key-Claims He Sought Warmth

. An alleged skeleton key worker caught unexpectedly in Cooke street residence offered in police court to-day the alibi that he had entered the house to escape the bit- ter cold. The explanation won him temporary freedom from the owner, but when evidence was later found that he had attempted to burgiarize the place he was arrested. To-day, Judge John F. McGrath considered his story too fiimsy to warrant belief and ordered him held for superior court under bonds of $2,5O0. Michael Hodio, 20, of Church street, Sey- mour, was the accused.
 R. H. Donovan of Cooke street was the states principal witness in the case as far as the attempted burglary was concerned. He testified that he returned home last Friday evening from 4 business trip to New Britain. He entered the house by the rear door. He was about to go down to attend to the furnace when his tele- phone bell rang. As he stood near the living room after answering the call he was startled by voice com ing from an upper floor. Don't be scared. Everything is all right" the voice said. Looking up MT Donovan was surprised to find young man looking at him.
 When asked for an explanation Hodio proceeded to tell a story that was calculated to arouse the sympa- thy of Mir Donovan and in that re- spect he was successful for a time. He was cold after tramping around town all day looking for work and decided to find shelter somewhere. When asked how he got into the house the young man produced a skeleton key. He insisted that he did not attempt to take anything, al- though Mir Donovan observed pair of his socks stuffed in the pockets of the young man. Partly believing the young mans explanation and be- ing somewhat sorry for the picture he presented, MT Donovan let him go with warning. Later, however, he discovered that Hodio had actual ly tried to find something of value in the house. Rooms in the upper part of the house showed evidence that a thorough search had been made and things had been tossed around. MT Donovan then took a different view of the situation and decided that more thorough in- vestsgation should be made concern ing the young man. As Hodio claim ed that he lived in Seymour, MT Donovan complained to the state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

police at the Beacon Falls barracks. State Trooper Purtell conducted an investigation and located Hodio. The latter was brought to Waterbury on a technical charge of breach of the peace.
 Last Monday morning a continu- ance of two days was granted. The state police wanted a week, but Judge McGrath decided that it would be an injustice to the defendant to hold him a prisoner for such per iod unless there was something more definite about the charge.
 Since Monday, however, the state police secured evidence, which link ed Hodio with some breaks in Dan- bury and Milford. The court this morning needed no further evidence as to Hodio's intentions concerning his visit to the Donovan residence. The accused didn't take the stand in his own behalf. Through Attorney Joseph Hackett, who was appointed by the court to defend him. he told his story about being cold and en- tering the house for no other pur- pose than to get warm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
SEYMOUR YOUTH HELD UNDER $2, 800 B0NDSE
THE PEARL STREET
 COMMUNITY HOUSE
Annual Statement Shows Much Good Work Being
 Done By Institution
FOREWORD OF PRESIDENT

The following is list of officers inter r-denominational board and committees of the Pearl street Community Neighborhood House corner of Pearl and Hopkins street:
 President, Mrs Karl l.. Winter; first vice president, Rev Ridgway F. Shinn: second vice president, James B. Lassiter; secretary, Mrs Bertha A. Hudson; assistant secretary. Miss Mabel R. Harvey; treasurer, Robert F. Platt: assistant treasurer, Miss E Louise Coe.
 Members-Miss Alice F. Kings bury, Mrs A. A. Crane, Mrs Paul A. Marggraff, Mrs Wallace H. Camp, Mrs H. Kingsley Blake, Mrs Harr; s. Coe, Mrs John Potter. Mrs Robert Walker. Mrs Samuel Williams, Jr, Dr John N. Lewis, Dr James F. Gregg, Northleet Connor, Charles Demo, Joseph Hatcher, Andrew J Wooders. Jeremiah Granville. Mrs Louise V. Curtiss, Mrs Claire Cloyd, Mrs Mamie Halle, Mrs Aileen J. Wooders, Mrs Viola K. Riggs, Mrs Julia Fitch, Mrs Ella Mckinney, Mrs Hattie Thompson, Mrs Leila T. All exander.
 Executive committee: Mrs Karl l.. Winter, Mrs Bertha A. Hudson. Miss E. Louise Coe, Miss Alice F..
 Kingsbury. Rev Ridgway F. Shinn. James B. Lassiter, Northleet Con- nor, Mrs Aileen J. WoOders, Mrs Louise V. Curtiss, Mrs Leila T. Alexander.
 Committee of directors: President Northleets Connor: vice president, James B. Lassiter; secretary, Mrs Aileen J. Wooders.
 Members-Andrew J. Wooders, | Mrs Julia Larkin, Joseph F. Hatch CT, Mrs Claire Cloyd, Mrs Hattie ! Thompson, Mrs Mamie Halle, Will liam Brown, Mrs Viola K. Biggs, Mrs | Leila T. Alexander, Mrs Julia Fitch, Charles Demo, Jeremiah Granville, Mrs Ella Mckinney, Mrs Louise ".
 Curtiss, Raymond o. Hatcher, Rev A. A. Crooke, Mrs Helen Holmes,
 Miss Mabel Harvey.
 The report contains a detailed statement of receipts and expenses,
 showing that the institution is man. aged in a business way. It also con-
 tains list of contributors and the
 following foreword:
 l To the Friends of Pearl Street
 Community Neighborhood House | Waterbury, Conn:
 | For six years Pearl street commit
 nifty organization has been sending out it's message to the citiezns of l Waterbury, Conn.,, story of philan-
 thropic service to it's negro residents,
 and to all friends regardless of race
 of creed in the environment of Pearl
 street neighborhood house.
 It is our purpose to acquaint you
 with the aims of our organization,
 it's scope and activities. It's eontinu- ance depends upon developing city
 wide and community interest, under- standing cooperation and support. | For this reason we are asking you | to examine very carefully this re- port.
 I MRS KARL l.. WINTER, President, Inter-Denomination Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Sedgewick Guard
 Sharpshooters
Selected Last Night By Cap=
 tain Peter M. Fox

Company G has selected it's sharp shooters for the regimental cham pionship match, which will start next week. Each company in the state will stage q match of it's own, reporting to headquarters in Hart ford the results. After final tally has been made the results will be announced. Captain Peter F. Fox, commanding officer of the Sedgewick Guards made the selection of men last evening following the weekly drill. Rifle practice will be held here next Sunda" and Company C. team will conduct its official shoot at the state armory.
 Lieutenant William Dillon will lead the Co. G rifle team. The mem bers of the team will be Sergt. Jo- seph Garvey, Sergt James Delaney, Sergt. James Kelly, Sergt Floyd Hallock. Sergt. George Byrnes. Corp. Vincent Mahonev. Corp. Ray mond Parks. Corp. Floyc Muller, Pvt. Leslie Partiss. Pvt. Cyril Dun- phy. Pvt. Harry Miller. Pvt. Thomas Archambault Pvt. Thomas Fibre and Pvt. Adam Balkus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Condition of
 Joseph Lombardi
Victim of Assault Reported Improving at Water=
 bury Hospital

A change for the better was an- nounced to-day at the Waterbury hospital in the condition of Joseph Lombardi. 23, of South Main street, who was stabbed Saturday night by some unknown assaiIant. At least he is unknown to the police for the young man, who is carrying on a very determined fight for his life. life, will not talk. He has told his story and is sticking to it-"he fell down stairs.
 Lombard is on the danger list yet. He was so weak yesterday that very little hope was entertained for him. He rallied last evening and appeared slightly improved to-day. No blood transfusions have been attempted as yet.
 Deputy Coroner Walter Smyth and Lieutenant Timothy Hickey of the detective bureau will quizz the young man again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Auto Accident
 Basis of Action Alice ZellO and Margaret Barber Sue to Collect
 Damages

Alice Zello and Margaret Barber of Oakville, each ask $5,O00 dam ages against Mrs Maria Paradise of this city in civil actions started yes- terday in the court of common pleas. The girls claim they were passen- gers in the defendants car on De- cember 21, when it figured in a col lision with another machine on the Cheshire New Haven road. The car was operated at the time, the com plaint alleges, by Tony Prigionero, son of the defendant by former marriage. Permanent injuries to the face are alleged to have been suf- fered by both girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Mrs. Oscar Noble
 At Naturalist Club

Mrs. Oscar Noble spoke last night before the members of the Water bury Naturalist club on Seeing and Hearing" She pointed out the ad- ditional pleasures one gets out Of life by exercising his powers of be- servation ard hearing. She gave vivid descriptions of the wonders of na- ture that may be seen in and near Waterbury. Misses Margaret and Pauline Gilbert of Watertown enter tained with poems and recitatfons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
In Memory of
 Nathan Straus Meeting Held Last Night al Waterbury Hebrew
 Institute

An intimate description of Nathan Straus, philanthropist and Zionist leader, who died on the 11th. was given last evening at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute by A. H. Bronson ot New York city.
 The m aeting was held to honor memory of MT Straus, and was spon- sored by the local Zionist district. Cantor A, raham Calechman chant ed the memorial service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

verie if you are of the vintage of the sos, anC will fill you with amuse ment and mirth if you are not.
 The music for this act was com posed by Patricia VanAllen and the lyric was written by Maxwell A Hawkins. With their very kind per- mission tte Waterbury Junior league uses the music and words for the first time Hear it now and later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
Jan. Jig Tonight
 at WOmen's Club
Sketch "Under the Gas Light" to Be One of
 the Features

"Under the Gas Light" a humor- ous, satirical, musical comedy de- picting the absurdities of the "Gay Ninties," will be one of the features of the January Jig" to be given this evening by the Junior league at the Waterbury Women's club.
 MT and Mrs Rodney Chase, sup ported by :. snappy chorus, will take you back for a few minutes in re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

perhaps ,t will be a song hit from Broadway!
 Nine other clever acts, supper, and Wittstein's orchestra for danc- ing complete a gay evening.
 Tickets will be on sale tonight at the box office from 10 6 and from S:30 to z o'clock
 Proceeds from the January Jig will be used for the support of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21

Woodstock, vt.--No horses fer Raymond Houghton. When he drives his wagon on the streets here there is a neifer between the shafts. Houghtoa devoted several weeks {o training the animal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-21
HEIFER HAUIs WAGON

Waterbury Nutritionist and other Junior league philanthropies. <.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
ASK TO AMEND
COMPLAINT In
CRAWFORD CASE

c. L. Brown and Ernest r. Utley,
attorneys for d. r. Crawford, yes
terday afternoon filed in superior
court a petition for an order per-
mitting Crawford to file an amend
ed complaint in his suit against the
Presbytery Of Los Angeles, a re-
igious organization.
The attorneys will appear in su-
perior court December TO argue
their motion. 1t is their contention
filing OF an amended complaint Is
necessary in furtherance of justice.
CraWford's suit seeks an account
ing from the Presbytery Of Los An
geles Of money received from the
income of a bank building In Los
Angeles. decided by Crawford to the
presbytery on condition he and his
sister, Agnes Crawford, hold a life
estate in the property.
Other property in Imperial Valley
also was decided to the religious Or
ganization on the same condition.
1t is CraWford's contention the pres
bytery has used the income from
the bank building for its own pur-
poses, and has refused to make an
accounting to him since the death
of his sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
DEFENDANT In
STOCK MIX-UP
ESDEMURRER

: Stock selling troubles of Frank
Van Bezel and his Dual Aircraft
Motors company bobbed up in court
again yesterday afternoon when Van
Bezel and the corporation filed i'll
superior court a demurrer to the
complaint of 26 plaintiffs.
1t is the contention set forth in
the demurrer the superior court has
no jurisdiction on the face of the
complaint with reference to issuance
of stock, and that permission to sell
stock granted by the corporation
commissioner is final and conclus-
i've as against the jurisdiction of
the court.
The complaint against Van Bezel
tells of complicated stock deals in
which he, to obtain money for eX-
perimental work on new airplare
motor, first issued CUNTS" of
stock, and later borrowed the units
to raise more money.
Still later corporation was
formed, and stock issued to each
holder of a unit or more under
the first plan. A permit was issued
granting Van Bezel permission to
issue 500 shares of stock at $40
share, and to allot to each unit
holder a prescribed number OF
shares.
For each share sold Van BeZel
was to get another share, the COM
plaint stated, while other unit hold
ers were to get nothing more than
their first holdings.
1t is this angle Of the controversy
upon which a decision is requested
the plaintiffs asking Judgment that
each unit holder is to get the same
number of shares as each other unit
holder, including Van Bezei, for the
number of shares sold and in pro-
portion to the number of units held
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
The Weather

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Partly cloudy tonight becoming
unsettled Thursday with possibly
rain by night; warmer tonight;
gentle shifting winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
SECOND PAGE OF
PRESS CONTEST
GIVEN HEREWITH

With stack of last weeks adj
coloring contest pages in the office,
ready for submission to the judges,
the Press is expecting another de-
luge after tonight's papers appear
on the street, with more to follow
on Friday because boys and girls
viii have chance over the holiday
to. spend little more time on the
coloring.
On page two Of this section will
be found the second of the page
advertisements containing Chal-
lenge Butter, Ben Hur Coffee, Por-
tola Sardines, Adam g. Eve Candy
Bars, Odurgon Refrigerator Deod-
GRANT, Quality Dairy Products, Kel-
logg's Whole Wheat Biscuits, Mar
co Dog Food, Portola Tuna, May
flower DoughnutS, Old Mission Mar
malade, Citrus Granulated Soap, De
Luxe Brand Stringless Beans.
The contest is open to any boy
or girl not more than is years of
age. By coloring one of the adver-
tisements and bringing it to the
Press, an Adam 8y Eve candy bar
can be obtained. If all the adver-
tisementS on the page are colored,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
AUCTION SALE OF
AUTOMOBILES BY
ROY H. W0MACK

Announcement of another of the
popular auction sales of automobiles
is made in display ad appearing in
this issue of the Press by Roy H.
Womack, Chevrolet distributor for
Imperial county.
The sale will take place Saturday
and Monday afternoons, November
28 and 80 at l O'Clock on the used
car lot at 800 Main street, adjoin-
ing the Chevrolet salesrooms.
This is an annual event Of real
Importance to the automobile buy
ing public and 100 cars were sold at
the auction last year with not
single complaint being made by any
buyer. Many of the cars sold at
that time have since been taken in
trade by Womack as late as five
months after purchase for the same
price as paid by the purchaser.
A new radio hook-up is being
used to broadcast over the local
radio station to call attention to de-
tails of the auction to be found in
the Press display ad.
All cars in the sale carry a num-
Der on the windshield and are DEM
onstrated before the sale. Prospect
i've purchasers should request by
number the car in which they are
interested. Cars to be traded in are
appraised before the sale and every
thing is done to guard the interest
of the purchaser.
A stan6ing offer of $50 more than
is paid for any car bought at the
auction, is made by Womack if the
car is traded in on a new 1881 Chev-
rolet.
All cars are sold on a five days
trial basis.
A 1927 Buick sedan will be given
away free during the auction and
details regarding this may be OBJ
tanned without charge or obligation
by inquiring at the Chevrolet sales
rooms, 600 Main street. This offer
is open to all except Womack en-
ployees.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
BUTCHER KNIFE
WIELDER GIVEN
TERM IN JAIL

Many a man will WELD butcher
knife tomorrow in carving the
Thanksgiving turkey, but a butcher
knife spelled lots of trouble to L..
G. Wheeler, 80, of Winterhaven,
finally landing him in the county
Jail on a charge of assault with a
deadly weapon.
Not only that, but Wheeler is fac
ing the possibility of serving the
remainder of a $50 day Jail SEN
-,tence, from which he was released
s1n probation after being sentenced
for possession of intoxicating liq-
uor. The prisoner still had 80 days
to serve when released.
1t was one Of the conditions of
Wheeler's probation that he leave
Imperial county.
The mans latest trouble grew out
of an argument with w. D. Reeves,
his father-in- law, in which Wheeler
is charged with welding a butcher
knife and threatening the person OF
the older man with 1t.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
CENTRAL UNION AND CORONADO
TO MEET ON GRID TOMORROW

valley tomorrow, that between
Brawley and Calexico high schools
at Calexico.
Coach Armstrong, in announcing
his opening lineup today, Indicated
he will throw his full strength into
the field with the opening whistle,
depending on fast start and a
close race.
Regulars to Start
Starting the game tomorrow for
FL Centro will be Edgar at center,
Byrd at left guard, Couch ct right
guard, Butler at left tackle, Tao
kett at right tackle, Fisher at left
end, Crosby at right end, Price at
quarterback, Maiden at left half
back, Jones at right halfback, and
Berry at fullback.
The galloping combination of
Price, Maiden, Berry and Jones Is
one on which Ell CentrarS place
much faith, with Ell Centro's strong
line looked to for a great defensive
game.
A gigantic pep meeting at the
high school here this morning sent
students into a frenzy Of enthus-
iasm, and gave the team an assur-
ance 1t will not be alone, in wishes
at least, when the contest openes.
Officials for the game, announced
last night, are Todd, referee; Nor
row, umpire; Gross, head lineSman.
and Beerkle, field judge.
Records of Ell Centro and Coro-
nado high schools are shown here:
CENTDn
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25

FL Centro says Coronado will win.
Coronado says El Centro will win.
With a lineup like that only one
thing is certain-each team will go
into the high school football game
on the El Centre field at 2:30 to-
morrow afternoon expecting defeat,
and fighting it's best battle to
stave off that defeat and capture
championship.
All was In readiness today in each
camp for the contest tomorrow
which will decide whether FL Gen.
tro's steam rolling grid machine is
of calibre to compare with the
best in Glass B football on the
coast. Officials for the game have
been chosen, and each team has
ended its practice, fretting for
game time.
Local football fans, although
, pulling for their own team to win,
take cognizance Of Coach Bob Arm
strong's gloomy assertion the coast
team is two touchdowns better than
his team, and offer only vocal back
ing and great hopes for the Ell
Centro players.
Coronado, on the other hand,
took one look at Ell Centro's record
and conceded the valley team to be
a better outfit than the beach
eleven.
Extra bleachers have been in
stalled on the high school field to
care for the holiday crowd expected
to witness the clash of champions.
While planning to attend the FL
Centre game, many were keeping
an interested eye on the outcome
of the only other contest In the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
Blast In Home
Remains Mystery

After cleaning away the debris
resulting from a recent mysterious
explosion at 391 Euclid avenue,
John N. Reilly today had been
granted a permit to make repairs
to the house, the work to cost $500
The cause of the explosion which
completely wrecked the northwest
room and cellar of Reilly's still re-
NAMED a mystery in most quarters
today. Ernest R. Utley, Reilly'S at
torney, has informed police his in
vestigations disclosed the cause Of
the explosion would give no cause
for criminal action.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25

The first carload of 1881 Butte
County oranges left Oroville, Nov
ember 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
Swedish City 500 Years Old

VESTERVIK, Sweden, U.P)-Five
hundred years have passed since
Vestervik, in the province of Small
and, received its charter from Erik
of Pomerania, the ruler of the unit
ed kingdoms of Sweden, Norway
and Denmark. To celebrate the
founding, the city has invited resi-
dents over seven to q coffee party.
The guests may keep their cups and
saucers. engraved with the city'S
coat of arms and the date of the
date of the anniversary, as souy-
enirs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25

The Orland Grange, Glenn Coun-
ty, has asked the city to require a
license Of $3.50 a quarter or 5000 a
year for dealers of butter substitute.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Cloudy tonight becoming unset
tied Thursday, probably followed by
rain: warmer west portion tonight;
gentle changeable winds offShore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25

ening OF the race season tomorrow
at Aqua Caliente.
Many valley residents already
have departed for Aqua Caliente to
attend the races while others plan
to depart tonight. Special steel
coaches will be attached to trains
enroute to the border resort.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
Low Fares For
Opening Races

Special round trip fares OF So over
the San Diego and Arizona railway
to San Diego will be in effect today
and tomorrow and extra coaches
will be placed on tonight's train to
handle the increased travel, &C
cording to Charles Matlin, travelling
freight and passenger agent, who
expects heavy traffic for the op-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
FAST CLOCK NOT ENOUGH

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, U.P)-Su-
perior Court Judge Arthur F. ELS
refused to give Mrs Sophia Kriter
a divorce because she testified her
husband set the clock ahead so she
would arise at 5 a. m. thinking it
was T.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
LOCAL WEATHER
Recorded by F. A. Baughman
u. S. Weather Bureau
Temperatures
TEMPERATURES
Flowers Named for Gridders

DETROIT, U.P)-And now they're
naming flowers after football play
ers. Play of the University of De-
troit eleven inspired w. D. DePetris
Crosse Pointe horticulturist, TO call
the. new anemone chrysanthemunl
he developed THE Titan"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-25
See Central Union Battle Coronado Here Tomorrow 23(

the candy bar will be given as usual
and the page will be entered in the
weekly contest as well as in the
grand prize contest.
Each week q first prize of $5 will
be given for best colored page,
a second prize of 50 and three prizes
of 81 each. The six best pages en-
tered during the six weeks contest
will be awarded with a prize of $40.
Pages submitted in last weeks
opening contest will be judged Fri
day night and the winners will be
announced in Saturdays issue Of
the Press. Watch for the list OF
prize winners.
Some boys and girls are evidently
in doubt about the proper coloring
to use on the various advertise
ments. They should use the same
coloring as appears on the original
package depicted in the ad. For
instance, it would not do to show
Ben Hur coffee coming in a blue
can. If the proper colors are un-
known contestants should visit the
grocery store. inspect the original
package and color the ad accord
ingly.
There are still plenty Of candy
bars TO be eaten; still plenty OF
money to be won. 1t Is up to the
boys and girls to get them.