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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08

ABOVE-Aroused by the mas sacrc of seven Americans at Log town, Nicaragua, civilians armed themselves to join forces with the Guardia NaclOnalc in march against the outlaw bands led by San- dino, insurgent chicftain. Here you sec them discussing plan of att tack just before the pitched battle with the rebels. The engineer of the locomotive shown in this picture was killed from ambush during the run from Puerta Cabezas to Log Otwn.
 RIGHT-A scene of fighting be. tween rebel and federal forces in Nicaragua Is shown fin this Demo- crat-NEA Service photo, taken just before skirmish between the Guardia Nacional and insurgents. Note the militiamen placing a ma- chine gun in position in preparation for bandit attack. The battle was in reprisal for the deaths of seven Americans who were massacrcd when bandits led by Pedro Blandon, . Sandinist chieftain, raidcd the lit- tie settlement of Logtown. BlandOn was killed in the subsequent fight ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
TFIOMAsTON
PURDY FUNERAL
 WAS HELD TODAY
Civil War Vet Burned With Full HOnOrs - High
 School Nine Plays


 George Washington Purdy, one of Thomaston's oldest residents, and a civil war veteraa was buried with all military honors yesterday after noon. The funeral was held from the Hotchlxiss funeral home at 2:3O o'clock. Rev Leonard Smith, rector of Trinity church officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery. Elisha Kellogg Camp Sons of Veterans turned out to attend the funeral in a body. The Ladies auxiliary also turned out and attended in uniform. Mrs P0Olosli Dies at St Mary's.
 Mrs Mary Pooloski, wife of Mi- chael Pooloski of Railroad street died at St Mary's hospital eafly Thursday morning following a sev- eral months illness. The body was brought to the Lyons funeral home on East Main street Thursday. The funeral will be held from the flu. s:30 o'clock to St Thomas church a half hour later where high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St Thomas ceme- tery.
 Ball Game Today.
 The ball game between the Thom- aston High school and Terryville High school yesterday afternoon attracted a large crowd of local students, who followed the team to the lock town.
 Directors Hold Last Meeting For
 Summer.
 The directors of the Thomaston Visiting Nurse association held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs c. A. Lennon on Elm street. The reports of the officers were read and approved. The visiting nurse Mrs James V. Gilland made her re- port which was also accepted. The directors voted to omit the June meeting So that their next meeting will not come until September. The directors voted to give Mrs Gilland an extra two weeks vacation with pay in appreciation for the splen- did work she has done. During her absence another nurse will look after the regular cases. The nurse had during the months of April 84 visits, 80 hours of serve, 70 hours of office work, and collected a total of $3S.75.
 Bernicc Anderson Celebrates Birtll-
 day.
 Miss Bernice Anderson, daughter of MT and Mrs Albert Anderson of Center street entertained party of her girl friends at her home Thurs day afternoon in honor of her birthday. She received many pretty gifts from her friends. Lunch was served and fine time enjoyed by the young people. The guests present were: Helen Boylain, Gladys Benson, Edith Lamb, Eleanor Kane Edna Winters, Elsie Petke, Phyllis Menke, Lucille Martin and Cotheal Woods.
 Mir and Mrs Allan Purchase Home Sylvia E. and Ehpriam Allen of Fluteville have purchased a dwell ing house from the Mary E. Bald- win estate. The sale was made through the agency of T. M. Lyons & Son.
 Briefs.
 The members of Eagle Rock Chapel at Reynolds Bridge will give card party in the basement oi the chapel this evening. The card party will be in charge of the ladies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
BRISTOL
Family Party Is
 Held On Charges
Husband, Wife, and Mothernaw Declared Intoxicated
 in Car-Name Dirt Roads for Improvement

D. m. for the mothers and daugh- ters. Mothers and daughters of the Methodist, Baptist, and Advent churches will be present. Mrs Ham, ilton of Hartford will be the guest speaker on that occasion.
 To Hold Musical Service
 Another of the very popular series of musical services on Sunday after noon at the Carlyle Fuller Barnes Memorial chapel ih West cemetery will be held this coming Sunday af- ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. These ser vices were very much appreciated when they were held last fall in No. vember and December directly after the erection of. the new chapel building so it has been decided tc hold them again for short while at least.
 On this coming Sunday, Mss Gladys Hodgkinson will be at the organ while Mrs William A. Frel. beck will sing Q list of sacred songs. Both of these artists have been heard before at the chapel and have proven to be favorites with their audiences. Irving Hodgkinson will render selections on the violin.
 Elected to OfIicc In Red Men
 Compounce Tribe, No IS, 1m- proved Order of Red Men, of this city, was honored at the state con- vention in Bridgeport yesterday when Lawrence T. Moran, prom inent member of the local tribe, was elected to the office of great junior sagamore by the state organization. It was a fitting advancement of MT Moran who had served the great council on committees, as district deputy, and as great guard of the forest and great sanap. Officers elected at the state convention were as follows: Harry c. Woodwill, of wallingford. great prophet: Frank Haggerty, Greenwich, great senior sagamore; great senior sagamore. Webster c. Givens. Stamford, great junior sagamore, Lawrence T. Mo ran, Bristol; great chief or records, W. s. Saunders, Waterbury; great keeper of wampum, Albert French. Haven; great sanap, E. P. Taylor, of Wallingford; great mischentwa. Harry A. Wallace, Southington; great guard of the forest. R. Peter son, Stratford; guard of the wig wam, John Streeter, Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
OAKVu.L.E

Victor Ramponi, age nine years, son of MT. and Mrs. Severino Ram poni of Riverside street, died We'd nesday evening at the Waterbury hospital. He is survived by his par ents, one brother, John, and two sisters, Virginia and Elsie. The fu- neral will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8:15 o'clock from his home to St. Mary Magdalene's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Local People at MinstreIs
 Oakville was well represented at the Pythian minstrel show at Water- town last evening as a number of local people were members of the cast. namely: Kenneth Staib. Ed Wisausky, Bertrand LaVigne. Jr., Mrs. Inez LaVigne, Mrs. Ralph Flo rian, Mrs. Edward Ranslow. Earl Benson, Peter Cura, Kenneth La Vigne, Mrs. Gladys Main, Doris La Vigne, Elsie Sorenson, Dorothy Mur- phy. Ralph Florian was property manager. This show will be repeated tonight and a larger. attendance is expected.
 Wolf Cubs On Hike The weather looks fair for to- day so the Wolf Cubs VIII take their hike to Winnemaug Falls. accompanied by Rev. Oscar Locke. The boys arc to meet at the Community house after school. Thsi is to be hike not a picnic.
 Briefs
 Members of the choir of the All Saints will meet at the church at o'clock tonight for a rehearsal. MT. and Mrs. Frederick Slough and children, Renee and Frederick, Jr. 1 Miss Marjorie Morris of Rosettt street, Mrs. Rachel Slough and grandson, Gilbert Anfile. left early this morning by motor for Walnut Beach, where they will spend the ] day.
 Mrs. Helen Shanahan and daugh. ter, Eileen of Rosette street attended the wedding of Miss Cecilia Ludding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
GOVERNOR TO SPEAK TOMORROW Radio Address to Come From Yale Through
 WTIC

Several noted educators and a member of President Hooyer's cabi- net will be, heard during the cere- monies, incident to the dedication of the new Institute of Human Re- lations at Yale University when they are broadcast by Station WTIC of Hartford at 3 o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon.
 speakers will include James Row land Angel, president of Yale; Ray Lyman Wilbur. secretary of the interior; Dr George E. Vincent, who for 12 years was president of the Rockefeller Foundation and is a former president of the University of. Minnesota; and Governor Wilbur L. Cross of Connecticut, former dean of Yale Graduate school who for 37 years was member of the Yale faculty.
 The program will be transmitted from Station WTIC by means of a remote control connection with Yale University in New Haven. Paul Lucas, chief WTIC announcer. will be spokesman for the broadcast, which will accoupy an hour on the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08

who will give. prizes for high score in pinochle and whist.
 Miss Marie O'Connell, a trained nurse of Lee, Mass, is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrh Edward O'Connell of Chapel street.
 Joseph L. Linsley, who Is em- ployed by the Scovill Mfg Co in waterbury has been transferred to Chicago by the company, he will leave for that city Saturday morn- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
Sl.YEAR-OLD IDAHOAN
 WINS TROLLING CONTEST

fiddler better than he, Burton J. Davis, s1 year old Idaho man, &C., cepted a challenge and won a Adding contest from J. W. Parr. 80. of Pullman.
 The "feud" was the result of a challenge which originated when Sam Breeze, farmer, bet that Parr could outplay any old-timer entered in radio competition. Friends of Davis urged him to enter the con- test, and he won the majority vote of the judges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
INvENTs CHUTE FOR PLANES

Milwakee, Wis-(UP)--A para chute intended to land airplanes without injury has been invented by Dr Robert J. Miller, Milwaukee psy- chologlst and inventor. The chute can be operated with the foot. When the ship lands. the chute is auto matically detached. Dr Miller De- lieves the invention will eventually eliminate airplane casualties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
PASTOR TAKEN AT HIS WORD

Jackson. Tenn-(UP)-Rev Simp- son Daniel was proud. He had just finished marrying his first couple. When he pronounced them "man and wife," the bridegroom turned and said. "how much do we owe your" Rev Simpson replied. Preachers don't charge for weddings" The bridegroom beamed and said, well now, sir, we sure do thank you for this wedding" and walked tway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
TUNG TREES FURNISH OIL

Jackson, Mich-(UP)-An exper- iment is being conducted by the Illi- nois railroad in Forrest county by raising tung trees, which produce oil for the manufacture of waterproof varnishes. According to F. E. Hol- comb, general superintendent for the railhoad here, practically all of the oil Is imported from China. Already 350,000 trees have been successfully raised, which is enough for $500 acres. Transplanting is now under. way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
WATERFOWL

Several WatertowE Hunt club horses placed in the second night of the 10th annual show being conduct ed by the Hartford cavalry in the West Hartford armory:
 Polly Anna, a brown mare owned by the Watertown Hunt club and ridden by Miss Mary Shipman was first in the corinthian class.
 Harkaway b.g, owned by the wa tertown club and ridden by Joan Adams, daughter of Frank Adams, director of the Watertown Hunt club won third place.
 Harkaway and Tip Top both owned by the Watertown club failed to place in the middle heavyweight jumper class.
 Joan Adams on Dam-you b.g. placed fourth in the lightweight class for jumper.
 The show will continue to-day and tomorrow. :.
 A special fire drill will be held at the fire house at o'clock this eve- ming. The following men are to re- port: Alex Agnew, Fred Keilty, Stan lev Buckingham, John shannon, Harvey Hartwell, Oswald Balunas, Charles Billings, oscar Jarlett, Jo- seph Bryan, James Keilty, John Col lins and Bernard Marcoux.
 May devotions will be held at 7:3O o'clock in St Johns church.
 Alumni day will be observed at Taft school.
 Confirmation instruction will be given at 8 o'clock at Christ church.
 Mrs N. E. Hobart was the presid- ing officer at the group rally held on Tuesday at the Riverton Congrega- tional church by the Litchfield dis trict of the Council of Congregation al women.
 Clark Judd of Waterbury has moved into his newly purchased home on the Woodbury road which he bought from s. T. Buzzee.
 The honor roll for March IT to May 9th, of the Baldwin school is as follows:
 Grade S-Phyllis Benway. Betty Butterfield, Evelyn Copeland. Bar bara Cowperthwait, Ethel Edwards, Clifford Loomis. Rhoda Macken, Aha Peresada. James Pike, Robert Purvis, Barbara Russell. Sperry Skilton.
 Grade 7-Evelyn Beers, Anna Copes. Betty Griswold, Myrtle Nor ton, Robert Pickard. Louise Riley, Marguerite Swift, George Wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
MALLARD DUCK STUNS
 WEST COAST AIR P1L(

ogden, Utah-Add this tale to your collection of novel aviation ex- periences.
 Henry Hollenbeck, veteran Ma tional Parks Airways, Inc, pilot, was cruising along between Ogden and Pogatello on scheduled run when suddenly he was partially stunned by blow on the head.
 After the pilot steadied his ship he glanced down in the cockpit and discovered a large maiiard duck' dead.
 The bird crashed through the cockpit windshield, struck Hollen- beck and dropped by the flyers side. The pilot claims that the bird must have passed through the propellers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08

ton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Luddington of Bridgeport to Ken meth F. Felsman, son of MT. and Mrs. M. Felsman of Bridgeport. Monday morning at o'clock at St. Anne's church with Rev. Joseph E. Ford officiating. William O'Brien of this city was the soloist. MT. Fels- man is a nephew of Mrs. Shanahan. FOR SALE-Tomotoes, cabbage and
 caulifiower plants and annuals.
 Hugo Meissl, Shelter Hill, Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
W aterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by Connecticut Depart
 ment of Agriculture-B. P.
Storrs. Local Agent).

Storrs, Local Agent).
 Friday, May 8-Receipts of native fruits and vegetables at the farmers market, Meadow street, this morn ing. Asparagus 45 dog. lb. bchs.: broccoli, rape IA bu.; dandelions 209 bu.; kale 53 bu.; lettuce 53 doz.; radishes 35 bu.; rhubarb 35 doz.; scallions 123 doz.; spinach 54 bu.
 All kinds of native vegetables were more liberal in supply this morning and prices were lower for most of them. Dandelions were the weaknest, sales ranging from 40c to soc per bushel followed by some late sales .as low as bushels for $1.00. Asparagus was also weaker and lower, selling mostly for $2.00 per dog. Lettuce and rhubarb were slow selling out.
 Spinach continued in active de- mand and held firm. Growers re- ports indicated that little increase in the supply from nearby could be looked for until late in the month.
 Shipped in products remained mostly unchanged. Asparagus was arriving more freely from New Jer- sey while receipts from more dis tant states were lighter. Apples and oranges remained firm. New onions and potatoes were slightly weaker.
 Unless otherwise stated quotations are based on sales of good mcr- chantable products to retailers or similar buyers, delivered.
 FRUITS.
 Apples, A grade Baldwins 2.75- hu. k.O kn hups E grade BaIdwins 1.75.2.25 bu.: oranges 4.5O.5.5O box; strawberries .15..16 pt., .3O-.33 qt.
 VEGETABLES.
 Asparagus, native 1.9O.2.25 dog. lb. bchs., shipped in 3.75-4.7S dog. ID. bchs.; beets 3.OO.3.25 crate; broccoli, rape 1.25.1.75 bu.; cab- bage 3.25-3.5O crate; carrots, old. .75.1.25 bu., new 3.OO-3.25 crate; cauIifower 3.2S-3.5O crate; celery, hearts 1.25-1.4O doz., rounds .8O- 1.1O doz.; dandeliOns .4O-.5O bu.: kale .5O-.65 bu.; lettuce, native curly .5O-.85 doz., western Iceberg 4.35- 4.75 crate; onions, old .6O-1.25 bu., new 1.75-2.OO bu.; parsnips. washed 1.OO.1.25 bu.; potatoes, native 1.3O- 1.35 bu., Maine 2.1O-2.2O cySt., new 8.75-7.OO bbl.; radisbes .2O-.25 doz. bchs.; rhubarb .SO-.8O dOz bchs. {; spinach .00.1.OO bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per dOz.; Newlaid Fancy 80; Special .28-.3O; Extra .25-.27; Gathered .2O..23; Ncwlaid Medium .25; mediums 1920; west ern, frsts .18-.2O; live, fowl .17-.:1 h., broilers, Rocks .3O-.38 h., Reds .3O-.33 lb., LcghOrns .28 .32 h.; dressed, fowl .3O..54 Ib., brOllers .4O- .45 ID.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Milch COWS, tested 125-16O head 1; butcher stock, COWS .O3 .O5 h., calves .O9-.12 h.; meats, beef .12. .18 h., veal .12..17 h.. lamb .2O- .25 lb.. pork, loins .2O-.23 h., pork, local dressed .12-.16 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08

DANCE-watertown Community Hall. Friday. May 8. Music by The Brass City Troubadours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08

The members of Eagle Rock Chapel at Reynolds Bridge will give a card party in the basement of the chapel this evening. The card party will be in charge of the ladies
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16

Sales of the retail drug business of the United States amount to a
 total of between 1900, 100000 and $1 ,75O, ,OOO, ,OOO every year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16
CAPITOL BILLS
 COMEDY WITH
 SERIAL !! TONIGHT
Mickey Mouse Club Will Be Organized at Free
 Matinee Tomorrow

"Too Many Cooks starring Bert Wheeler and Dorothy Lee, again heads the program tonight at the Capitol theatre. The Lone De- fender" Rin Tin Tin serial, will present it's third chapter.
 "One Heavenly Night" with Eve lyn Lay, John Boles and Leon Car ol will be presented at a preview performance at o'clock tonight, and will be the regular bill Sunday, beginning at the Sunday afternoon matinee.
 The Mickey Mouse Club will be formed at a free matinee tomor- TOW afternoon, the doors opening at o'clock. All boys and girls not more than 16 years old are eligible for membership. There are no dues or fees in connection with the or ganization.
 Uproarious Humor
 'Too Many Cooks" is replete with uproarious humor derived from sound and convincing situations!
 Suspense invoked by fool-proof plot, guarded by William Seiters direction.
 Superb characterization by cast of 25 hand-picked troupers.
 These are a few of the elements which make the picture an enter taining comedy.
 Written for Rinty
 The Lone Defender" was writ ten especially for Rin Tin Tin by William Presley Burt, Harry Fraser and Ben Cohen.
 Mickey Mouse Cartoon A Mickey Mouse" cartoon will headline the program of tomorrow afternoons matinee.
 In One Heavenly Night" Miss Lave joins a procession of dis tinguished screen players to make their debuts under the banner ot Samuel Goldwyn. Ronald Colman Lois Moran, Joan Bennett, Wilma Banky, and Lily Damita are among the stars introduced to the Ameri- can public by MT. Goldwyn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16

pairing to aid farmers facing an emergency because of grasshopper damage, drought and loss of cattle through anthrax.
 Gev Charles w. Bryan has set aside. about Sl5o,00O for an emer- gency road-building program to be undertaken by hand and team la Dor including farmers.
 North Dakota's nine largest cit ies are estimated to have 2,875 job- less and unemployment is confined largely to cities.
 Bridge Building Program
 In Ohio Gov. George Whites re- lief commission is concentrating on a bridge-building program with some 300 bridges to be repaired or replaced at an expense of more than $3,OO0,0O0, most of which will be paid to labor.
 In many sections of Ohio local welfare units have preserved sur plus farm products to aid the idle this winter. Special tax levies are planned in several cities.
 South Dakota has done nothing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16
GERMAN RAIDER. SKIPPER COMES
 HERE FOR HUNT
Capt. Zu C k sc h werdt of Raider Cormorant on
 Bear Hunt, Admiralty

Capt. Adelbert Zuckschwerdt, who won international fame as commander of the German raider 'cormorant during the World War, spent yesterday in Juneau before leaving fer eastern Admiralty IS- land points on hunt for brown bear. He was accompanied by w. O. Maeser and w. John Harris, she latter as guide of the expedition
 Capt. zuckschwerdt arrived here on the Pandora, converted subchas- CT, owned by the Maeser interests and which has been operating in Southeast Alaska all season with charter parties. The party left early today for Gambler Bay and later will visit the Maeser fox ranch at Tebenkoff Bay
 The German veteran is interested in fox breeding and has 20 pairs of silver foxes on his estate in Pomerania. This estate was form erly owned by the great German Chancellor, Bismark While here yesterday. Capt. Zuckschwerdt call ed on Gov. Parks and was a guest last night at the American Legion and Auxiliary mixer and card party where he was cordially greet ted
 At the outbreak of the war, the Cormorant, under Capt. Zucksch- werdt's command. was stationed in Chinese waters. It escaped to the high seas before it could be in- termed and, being short of coal, held up Russian steamer of 5000 tons. This vessel was consid- erably larger than the German ship and Capt. Zuckschwerdt trans ferred his crew, equipment in- cluding guns, and stores to the captured boat. With it he proc eeded to raid Allied commerce and was soon kept busy lodging British and other warships.
 F Finally, pursued closely by a British squadron, in the vicinity of Guam, the American naval base in the Ladrone Islands, he head ed for that port His coal supply gave out before he could make the refuge. He blew up his ship and ! took to open boats with his crew They were picked up by an Ameri- can warship from Guam just be- fore the British ships reached the lscene. After internment at Guam | for one year, when the United Stat es entered the conflict Capt. Buck schwerdt and his men were brought to the United States and held 1T military prisons as prisoners of war
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16
CELEBRATION !. AT YORK TOWN OPENS TODAY
Lord Cornwallis Pays Re- spect to Memory of Washington

:. YORKTOWN, Va, Oct. 16.-Lord Cornwallis, descendant of the Eng fish Earl who surrendered to George Washington, said today at the cele- bration of Yorktown Sesquicenten- 'nial celebration:
 ITO be compelled to surrender to Washington in honorable defeat was no disgrace. We all recognize Washington not only as the great est man in the history of this country but as one of the greatest men in the world" ! The dedication of the bust of Cornwallis opened four-day cele- ,bration of the 150th anniversary of the ending of the Revolution ary War.
 The privilage of coal mining on state land has been granted to des- titute families by state authorities of North Dakota.
 Ontario's proiuc..on Of tobacco this year is estimated at l6,0O0, 900 pounds, or double that of last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16
Relieuing Idle in Large Cities
 Is Biggest Task

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16
PARISIAN | LEE.
 IS PORTRAYED IN C 0LISEU UNI FILM
'Caugh Cheating Riotous Comedy, Is Attraction
 for Tomorrow

With Fifty Million Frenchmen" showing for the last times to- night at the Coliseu theatre. Caught Cheating will be the headline attraction tomorrow only, the first presentation being at to- morrow's matinee.
 Sin Takes a Holiday" will head the program that will be given preview performance at o'clock tonight. This is the program that will be presented at regular per- formance Sunday beginning at a Sunday afternoon matinee, the doors opening at 1:30 o'clock.
 50,0OO,0O0 Can't Be Wrong
 Fifty Million Frenchmen" pre- sents gay life in Paris as enjoyed by wealthy young Americans. Ex- istence in Paris is the ideal exis- tence in the opinion of 50,0000s0 Frenchmen, and 50.000,000 French men can't be wrong.
 In Caught Cheating" the T.f- fany comedy riot in which Charlie Murray and George Sidney have the headline roles, Ellis portrays the character of king of the un- derworld."
 Keeps Plot Boiling
 This is one of the most impor- tant roles in w. Scott Darling's story, for it is the gang chief whose efforts to put one of the leading characters on the spot for cheating with his wife, who keeps the plot boiling with comedy and thrills. Ellis suave manner and fine trouping make him an ideal choice for the role of a master criminal who looks like anything in the world but a criminal
 Sin Takes a Holiday" will af- ford delightful entertainment Con- stance Bennett has the star role.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-16

Quarts ano placer location nO- uces ct The Empire.