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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23
AMATEUR BASKETBALL
Spades Seek Games.

The Boys club Spades would like to book a game with the Nau- gatuck Valley Brooks to be played in the Rubber Town. For games write to J. Sheehan, 37 Hill street or answer through the Democrat. expected to enter are the Putsic Friars, Phalanx club, Grenadiers, Y Nots, Zi- Theta-Pi, Emanons. Bona-Doms and Square Circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-23

SUNDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
 Niagara o, St Bonaventure Q. U. s, Destroyers z, St Thomas ..
The Washington times., 1931-12-31
Washington Times
ADVENTURE. CLUB

the way the boys and girls Of
washington are responding to
his club idea. There seems
to be a general opinion that
it would be mistake to miss
an opportunity to participate
in all the good times Kit is
planning for his gang.
This Skippy contest is just
one of the opportunities the
club members will have to
make a bit of pocket money.
Kit has a number of other
similar ideas up the sleeve of
his scouting jacket and you, If
you haven't already joined the
club. don't want to miss a
chance to be in on it.
If you are not a member al
ready make this contest your
introduction to old Kit. Send
in a membership blank with
your resolution.
But make it snappy. Here
it is Thursday and you have
only until Saturday evening to
send your suggestion for Skip
py's New Year resolution to old
Kit,
The Washington times., 1931-12-31
Direct Family Relief
Gains I27 Per Cent

Reports from Sc large cities
show that 1877 per cent more
money was given in direct family
relief during the first nine
months of 1881, than during the
same period of 1880, the Children's
Bureau of the Department of La
bor announced yesterday.
For the first nine months OF
last year, $13.226,284 was donated.
as against $3O.066,641 for the
same period this year.
The Washington times., 1931-12-31


Old Kit Karson, chief adven-
turer of the club, is the judge.
He will award the prizes on the
originality Of the idea presented
for Skippy's New Year resolu-
ton, and the neatneSs of your
manuscript. You don't have to
make it fancy-just be sure
there are no Smudges from
inky fingers left on the paper.
You can even send your resolu.
ton written in pencil provided
you do it neatly.
All suggestions for the con-
test Must be on Old Kits desk
by midnight Saturday evening.
So put your brain to work this
evening and don't be one Of
the last-minute entries. Not
that it matters in the final
Judging. But will make Kits
work twice as hard if he has
to Judge too many resolutions
at the last minute.
Kit is tickled to bits over
The Washington times., 1931-12-31
DR.. WHITE TO SPEAK

DR.. William A. White, super.
intendent of St. Elizabeth's
Hospital, will address the Column
bian Women Tuesday afternoon
in Fellowship Hall of Western
Presbyterian Church on Mental
Health" Mrs. William j. NAL
lory, president, will preside.
The Washington times., 1931-12-31

Fifty dollars in cash and so
passes to the Skippy film,
'1Sooky" at the Palace Theater.
The money and the "Sooky"
The Washington times., 1931-12-31

tickets sound
m ore than
good to the
members of
The Washing
ION Times Ad.
venture Club
and the con-
test is going
over in a big
way.
Remember
the first prize
is SIS. And
If VOII miss
that there are
still the $40,
the two IS,
and the Is 81
ou might
win. And so
free tickets to
see "Sooky,"
scheduled to
open tomor-
row at the
Palace The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Chief Heitnan And
 Scout Executive
 Ask Cooperation
MarstOn Joins Department Head in Ordering All Boy Scouts to Refrain From Starting Fires in Woods
 Record Number of Brush Blazes Prompts Action

Following yesterdays record num- Der of brush fires Chief Henry H. Heitman of the local fire department and Arthur D. Marston, scout cxecu- tive, have made special appeals to the public for cooperation in pre- venting further property loss. Twenty-nine alarms were answered yesterday. All but one were for brush fires The most serious blaze was on Robbins street when a blaze swept over property owned by former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile and John Mcdonald. It is estimated that several hundred dollars damage resulted to trees and shrubbery re- gently set out by the owners. The flames famed by strong wind di- 3rected the course of the Are to Frank street, where the residence of Attor- ney Joseph C. Guilfoile was in i'm minent danger for time.
 For the first time in years the as- sistance of out of town workers was required yesterday. With various companies of the department racing to all sections of the city and it's suburbs the appearance here of two companies of state forest fire fighters from Beacon Falls was relief to Chief Heitman's "smoke eaters"
 Scout Executive Marston has is- sued orders to all Boy Scouts not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
OFFICIALS APPEAL TO CURB FIRE LOSSES
POULTRY BUSINESS
 IN CONNECTICUT
Plans Discussed For State= wide Meeting to Be Held
 June l6-l7
IS A GROWING INDUSTRY

Hartford, April 15.--Poultry rep resenting an annual business of more than million dollars, meeting at the office of the state department of agriculture, discussed and approved la tentative program for a big state wide emergency convention and in- |stitute to be held June 16 and IT. The Connecticut Poultry association representing all branches of the in- dustry IS taking the initiative in the development of & program which will meet the needs of rapidly growing industry.
 Four delegates were elected to represent the Connecticut poultry in- terests at the organized meeting of the North Eastern Poultry Council to be held in New York on May Is. The North Eastern Council Is com prised of twelve states with two vot- ing and two advisory delegates from each state.
 Delegates elected were: Harold A. Brundage, president of the Connecti- cut Poultry association. of Danbury: IS. Mclean Buckingham, commis- sioner of agriculture, of Watertown; Leo A. Grouten. president of the Connecticut Poultry Producers asso- ciation. Inc, the largest egg market ing cooperative in New England. and Professor William r. Kirkpatrick of the poultry department of the Con- necticut Agricultural college at Storrs.
 Professor David F. Warner of the Connecticut Agricultural college pre- sided at the meeting which was at- tended hv inc fol1owing: Professor William r. Kirkpatrick. Storrs: Pro- lessor Roy E. Jones, Storrs; W. ". Service. Preston; F. Selden Clark. Guilford; J. C.. Dufford. Glastonbury: Ellis r. Clark, Woodbury; MT and Mrs r. Alden Clark. Naugatuck; Philip F. Dean. Middletown A. n. Benton. Andover: c. H. Spokesfield, Willimantic; L. D. Cavanaugf. Willi- mantle; Paul P. Ives. Guilford: Leo A. Grouten, Pennington and II. w. Schriver. Groton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

Federal agents with the Assistance of members of the local emergency squad made six successful raids here yesterday afternoon. It represented the biggest day federal enforcers of the law have experienced here In many months. Four of the alleged violators, Frank Wallace of 467 West Main street, Charles Roman sky, 12 Meadow street, Harry Mor- ris, 459 West Main street and John Shea of 449 West Main street ap- peared yesterday afternoon before United States Commissioner Harry Krasow and posted bonds of $f.O0O each for formal arraignment Saturday. Two others were expect ed to present themselves this after noon. One of the other places raided yesterday is known as Billie Browns. The identity of the man. ager or the party, who is to take the Trap" for being responsible for the sale of liquor was unknown early this afternoon to Commis- sioner Krasow or the local police.
 Near beer and liquor were found in various rlaces visited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

Ito start fires in woods for cooking Tor any other purposes. Scouts on future hikes have been asked to |carry prepared lunches to avoid the necessity of starting fires.
 A short circuit started fire in an auto at 592 Wilson street yesterday morning at 7:57 o'clock. The days record was as follows: 9:15 o'clock,
 Westwood avenue; 11:40 a. m.,. Clear view avenue: 1t:55 a. m, Clough road; 12:05 D. m.. Box 64, Neville
 street; 12:20 D. m, Rosemont ave |nue: f2:30 D. m.. East Mountain
 road: 12:35 D. m.. East Mountain
 road; 12:53 D. m.. Box PIP. Grove
 and Holmes avenue; 12:56 p. m.,
 Robbins street: 12:59 D. m.. Box 363,
 Robbins and Frank streets; 1908 D.
 m., Cooke street: 1:45 p. m., Madi- son street: 1857 p. m.. Sheffield
 street; 2:11 p. m.. Moran and Hill
 streets; 2:15 D. m., Farrell road: 2:19 ID. m, Chestnut Hill road: 2:26 p. m.. tRbbinwood: 2:57 p. m., Manhan
 street: D. m., Cooke street: 3:21 ?.
 m., Bergin street: 3:28 D. m. Park road; 3:41 D. m.. Meriden road: 4:19 p. m.. Grandview avenue: 4:36 D. m.. Grandview avenue; 5:53 D. m.. 2196
 North Main street: 6:16 D. m., Box 141. Wall street; G:51 D. m.. Box 234, Tudor and Cross streets; 7:06 p. m,
 Park road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Annual Meeting
 In Bridgeport
Diocesan Bureau Meets at Stratfield Hotel With
 State Conference

Right Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe D. D., and Frederick A. Moran, ex- ecutive director of the New York state board of parole will be the speakers at the annual meeting of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Ser vice which will be held at the Strat- field hotel in Bridgeport on Sunday April 26, at three o'clock CD. s. T.. ) Reverend Matthew J. Judge. dioces- an director of charities, will preside and a cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend the meeting.
 Bishop McAuliffe will speak on Christian Charity. MT Moran has chosen for his topic "Wayfarers Without an Arcady'. MT Moran is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and of the New York School of Social Work. For many years, he has been identified with probation and parole work and Is considered an authority in the field of delinquency.
 The Bridgeport Council of Cath ollie Women will entertain at tea. following the meeting.
 The Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, according to it's custom, Is holding it's annual meeting in con- Junction with the Connecticut State Conference of Social Work which will open on Sunday evening and continue through Monday and Tues day. One feature of the state con- ference this year will be the insti- tutes which will be held under the direction of experts in the particular field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

DE LlLLO-The remains of Ralph De Lillo, son of Mrs Mary De Lillo of Marley place, who was drowned at Hermosa Beach, Cal, on March S1st, has arrived in this city and was taken to the funeral parlors of x. A. Maiorano. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at S:15 o'clock from the home of his mother 10 our Lady of Lourdes church at s:4S o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 CARNEY--Miss Agnes Carney, for a number of years, housekeeper at the rectory of St Francis xavier's church, died this morning at the rectory. She leaves one brother, Thomas and one sister. Miss Mary Carney, both of Worcester, Mass; also a number of relatives in New Haven and Hartford.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning. solemn high mass of requiem to be celebrated at St Francis church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in St Lawrence cemetery. New Haven. Friends are asked to omit flowers, but are invited to call at the rectory after o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Winsted AutOist
 Fined $10O, Costs
Pleads Guilty to Operating While Under Influence
 of Liquor

Frederick Leeney of Winsted en- tered q plea of guilty this morning in local police court to the charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. He was fined the customary amount of $10O and costs. His car figured In a collision with machine operated by Mario Cappellito of Bennett ave- nue. The crash took place on Thomaston avenue on the evening of Sunday, March 29th. Both cars were saved from plunging down an embankment by row of. trees.
 Leeney and Q companion spent the day in Waterbury, and were home- ward bound when the collision oc- cured. Leeney's friend, Thomas Brackern was given a nolle the incident. It was his first offenses Pa trolman John Deeley made the arr rests.
 The cases of Edward Druan and Harry Fitzslmons were reopened in court to-day for the purpose of hearing testimony from members of both families. 1t has developed that both men are needed at home and that the livelihood of the fam files depend on their income.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
"MERRIMAN'S
 CREAM TOPS"
Benefit Show and Dance For Milk Fund at Buck= ingham Hall
ON SATURDAY NIGHT

For the benefit of the municipal milk fund minstrel show and dance will be staged next Saturday evening at Buckingham hall by "Merriman's Cream Tops Under the direction of the veteran coach, Eddie Foy, one of the most versatile casts formed here in years will pre- sent minstrel show that Is expect ed to equal the best ever held in Wa terbury.
 Timmie Crowe's famous orchestra will render music for the dancing that will follow the minstrel show. In view of the fact that the re- ceipts will be usued in buying milk for hundreds of school children of Waterbury. big attendance is pre- dtcted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
MORE FIGHTING IS THREATENED
 IN NICARAGUA
InsurrectiOnists Are Con- centrating in Various Places and the Marines Prepare For Them

Manasua, Nicaragua April 16- CUP)-Ths countryside settlements around Puerto Cabezas remained un- tionists attacks to-day as United states and Nicaraguan armed forces were concentrated for defense and counter-attack.
 Radio messages from the north eastern coastal town, where ten Americans were reported killed or missing since last Saturday, said there had teen severe fighting again ;n the last 24 hours and that the forces of Augusta Sandino were concentrating for another effort to reach the port.
 Marines and armed sailors from the cruiser Ashville were protect .~g Americans in the port. however. . e guns of the Ashville supported them, and the cruiser Rochester was an route to Puerto Cabezas. The cruiser Sacramento also was ordered to the scene of fighting at full speed and 1t passed through the canal zone last night. Some 300 marines end sailors from the Ashevllle were landed at Puerto Cabezas. The other defensive troops were the Nicara- guan national guard under command of marine officers. Airplanes from Managua were supporting them. --------
 Washington April 16-(UP) )-- The American consul at Bluefields. Nicaragua reported to the state de- partment to-day that insurgents had booted Cape Gracios A Dios, near Puerto Cabezas and also were at- tacking Rama. 60 miles from Blue fielda on the TacondidO river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Obituary

DUIGAN - Mrs Mary Duigan, widow of John Duigan, resident of |Naugatuck for over 50 years, died early this morning following long illness. She leaves three sons. Will liam, Thomas and Patrick of this city; one daughter, Mrs Thomas Duffy of Naugatuck: one brother. Patrick Nolan of New Haven; also several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held from the Mul- vile funeral home on Saturday. fur ther arrangements to be announced later.
 MAUM-Word has been received In this city of the sudden death of Thomas l.. Maum.. which occurred at his home in Hartford Tuesday. Mir Maum was a former resident or Waterbury. and while here served as an assistant to Chief Dispatcher Bert Fenn. He worked for the New Haven road as q train dispatcher for many years rand wngs well and, Ia vorably known.
 DRESsELL - Herman Dressell, age 53 years. of 55, Grove street, died at the Waterbury hospital yes- ,terday afternoon. He leaves four brothers, Bernard. Albert, Clarence and Adolph Dressell of this city: five sisters. Mrs Henry Smithauser of Beacon Falls, Mrs William Cos grove of Springfield. Mrs Lena Wedge, Mrs George Clark and Mrs Joseph Feest of this city.
 MT Dressell made his home in Waterbury all his life and was well and favorably kri0wn. He was a cabinet maker by trade. The fun eral services are to be held to-mor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock at the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny, 25 Central avenue. Rev Moses Lowell officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
DAUGHTER OF THE PRIME MINISTER
 LEARNS TO FLY
Ishbel MacD Donald Took Her
 First Lesson To-day and
 Proved Apt Pupil ,


 Brookfands, Eng, April 16--UP) Miss Ishbel Macdonald. daughter of the prime minister, took her first flying lesson at the Brooklands fly ing school this afternoon. She handled the controls for half an hour. Her instructor reported that she flew perfectly.
 q am keenly interested In civil aviation," Miss Macdonald told re- porters, land I am determined to iaern all can about the job of fy- ing. think that people should be more air-minded".
 To-day's activities aroused specu- lation as to whether ultimately Miss Macdonald will pilot her father. who often travels by air between his country place at Lossiemouth and London
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
JUDGMENT FOR
 PLAINTIFF AND DEPENDANT

Judge Harry J. Beardsley found for both the plaintiff on the com plaint and the defendant in the cross complaint in the civil action tried recently in the common pleas court with Anthony Venskunas AS plaintiff and Adclph !. Ambrose as lowed $98.40 and on the defend- ants cross complaint he allowed S56.59. The plaintiff Is allowed the difference which amounts to $43.Oi. The action. involved . business tran. action where In a difference arose as to the amounts owned each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
FUNERALS

The Funeral services for Mrs Lil- Han (Peck) Allen are to be held to- morrow afternoon at ? o'clock at her home in Prospect, Rev Thomas s. Cochard officiating. Burial will be ii old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Mary A. Don- ovan was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street. to St Francis xavier's church. where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev James T. Butler. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services for Mrs Em- ma Adams were held yesterday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter. Mrs Edith Bell of 97 Cherry street, Rev Robert Batch elder officiating. Burial was in Riv- erside cemetery. The pallbearers were Thomas J. Parks. Dwight Fie- TO. Clarence Andrews and George Irion.
 The funeral of Miss Josephine l.. Sugrue was held this morning at .S:15 o'clock from her home. 1155 West Main street to the Blessed Sacrament church where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Francis Sugrue of Bridgeport assisted by Rev James Mccarthy as deacon and Rev Charles Brennan. sub-deacon. Burial was in old St Joseph's cemetery. A delegation from the Waterbury Teachers association included the president, Miss Daisy Lord of Wilby high school. Mss Isabel M. Sea nlon. Walsh school. Miss Theresa Garvey. Duggan school. Miss Frances Bowe. Welton school, Miss Helen s. Wal lace. principal of Hendricken school Driggs school. The palibearers were Frank F. and Luke Heyrin. John, William. Daniel and Dennis Sugrue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Smoke Eaters
 Win Cash Reward
Edelbert Reichenbach Forwards $z5 Check For Work
 af Recent Fire

In appreciation of the services rendered by members of the local fire department at the recent fire on Chestnut Hill road. Edelbert Reich enbach sent check for $25 to Chief Henry H. Heitman to-day.
 MT Reichenbach's residence was completely destroyed. The family was at dinner last Friday noon when cracking flames attracted their att tention. The entire upper floor of their residence was afire. Two com panies of fire apparatus made the long run to Chestnut Hill in response to a telephone call. Two lines of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
ONE KILLED AND
 THREE INJURED

St clet. Que. April --(UP)-- Walter Henderson. of Springfield Mass. was Killed and three others were slightly injured yesterday when an automobile got out of the drivers control on the Montreal Toronto highway between Cascades and Cedars. near here, and turned tpr- tie.
 The vehicle contained four men and was heading towards Cornwall. The accident was caused by . burst. Ing tire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage intentions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Idris R. Alderson of 70 Central avenue and Leila M. Scott of 26 Waterville street. Alton l.. Norton of 17 Raymond street and Catherine Stevens of 49 Ashman street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

hose were placed in operation, but the fire had obtained such a head way that the firemen were unable to save the residence. It was a H. room house. The loss has been es- timated between $lO.O00 and $15,- 900. Volunteer workers saved con- siderable of the furnishings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Threw Tear Gas
 Bombs at SuitOr
 To Get Her Ring

Chicago, April 1G--CUP) Peggy Costello, 20. was fined $30 on charges that she attacked Timothy Cummings, her former suitor. with tear gas in an effort to force him to return a ring which she had lent him and he had refused to return. Miss Costello, it was testified. en- tered Cummings apartment, re- leased the tear gas from n fountain pen shaped gun. and tried to find the ring while Cummings cried. but failed because she too was forced from the room by the gas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate transac- tions were filed to-day at the town clerks office:
 Mortgage Deeds Thomas and Elizabeth Baker to the Dime Savings Bank. property on Cooke street, $3,000.
 Mortgage Releases Martin Keefe to Michael J. and Catherine T. Mccormack. f. Bouffard to Joseph and Melina Ghouinard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
Federal Agents
 Raid Six Joints
Beer and Liquor Seized as Evdence-1earings Set For
 Saturday

Yesterdays cleanup made sev- eral arrests for the federal agents within a few days. The appear ance of the officers resulted in a general suspension of business for the boys, who are in the national racketeering pastime of hooch sell ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
YOUTH DROWNED

Hartford, Conn. April 1G.-(UP) John Golec, 16. was drowned when an improvised raft on which he and Leo SzymkoweZ. IS. were cruising on the Connecticut river late yesterday, collapsed. Szym- kowez clung to barrel, to which the raft had been fastened, and vas rescued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
SERIOUS RIOTTNG

Gibraltar, April i6.--tUP)-Mes- sages received here to-day said there had been serious rioting in Considerable damage was reported in the messages. which were not confirmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
EIGHT INJURED

Medford, Mass. April 16.-UP) Eight bus passengers and mo- torist were injured. none seriously. when a Boston-to-Po Portland bus was in collision with an automobile on Mystic avenue late last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

The members of the Unico club, who will meet this evening at the Hotel Waterbury at 8 o'clock, will hear an interesting talk from Judge Theodore V. Meyer of the city court on the subject, ''The Criminal, His Past. Present and What We Can Do for Him."
 Judge Meyer, as a result of his close association with the affair of the city court, is in a position to give thorough talk on the sub- feet he has chosen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
DIEu.

DIED. CARNEY---Tn this city April 16, 1891 Miss Agnes Carney of Baldwin st. Funeral Saturday morning at 10 o'clock to St Francis Xsvier's church. Burial in St Lawrence cemetery. New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16
MASS NOTICE.

MASS NOTICE. O,ROURKE--A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated 10. morrow morning at 800 o'clock at inc Sacred Heart church for the re- nose of the soul of the late Mrs John r.. ORourke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

RUsH-A months mind mass well be celebrated at the Immaculate con centiOn church tomorrow morrning at s o'clock for the late Mrs Cath- erine Rush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

DREssELL-In this city April 1b, 1881 Herman Dressell of 55 Grove st, Funeral Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock ut Lunny's, 25 Central Ave. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-16

n1CCT-There will be a second anni. versary mass Friday morning at I;So at St Lucy's church for the late Mathew Ricci.