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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-12
On the towns merry-so-roun

On the towns merry -goroun Rocco Di Oro went up St Marys hospital Saturday night Patsy Chice shave Sac Nothing Rocco he barber and there few in the village who could sling wieId shears with the dexteriy of Rocco Pop Combeacks eauf feur sports Inverted cap Next thing you know Pop will have him in velvet knee brooches and Buster Brown collar Thanks Dorothy MeCowen of Englewood able carload of tnfo left the Tower I've forwarded quarters The proceeds will aid making little boy or girl happy The Brass City minstre held meeting Wednesday night wh plans for the tenth anniversary celebration held shortly m. lie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-12

Gossip Ex- service men kindly asked call Red Cross regarding non-eeept of compensation checks This delays The Red Cross has nothing do with check deliveries that the Hartford and Washington offices Somebody Patts radiator cap the other threatens call in Scotland Yard Ben doesnr aize they They might have taken that Hate mode of hs Here's that reached the Tower and for what it's worth Rumors claim the Bridgeport Brass hundred hands this week. managed by Ralph Day. time American this city, Ed Winters former A. charge of the rolling mill the park city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-12
LEGION AIDS UNEMPLOYED
By FANNY Y. CORY

Albany, Ga-Albany post, 30. of the American Legion recently con ducted a campaign in which people having any repair work to be done, were asked to, register it with the legion. As a result between 60 and 70 unemployed men were given jobs. according to Henry W. Maclin. post commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-12

Fosam and jetam Seen Harfod Congressman Ned Goss and Billy Kennedy Tommy OBen be with Tmmy Crowe Coonials Saturday night Hamilton park Rudy the Villa Vaee in New York Tom also the Rudy doing vaudeville He played violin Now his speciality singing Tom Marks D Vos organization quite the few years back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-12
Uncle Rays
 Corner

Oambodia's Monkey Battle"
 Yesterday told about the temple ruins, known as Angkor Wat, which may be seen in Cambodia; but J saved until to-day the story of. the strangest sight to be seen there.
 If we may believe the sculptors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-12

Washington college grads southern New England are planning May There will be plenty of eaa woopee Waterbury grads who intend be this his toc occasion George Darlington Henry Darlington Jim Noona Rob Cvanugh Doc Cmnera Doc Byrnes Jim Calvin Mike KIy Rieger McAui Eddie Kenan and Timmy Grove
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
Campaign Opens
 At Pearl Street
Speaker Talks of VOcatiOn- al Training For COlored
 Race

An interested group heard l.. V. Wheatlcy of Dixwell Avenue Com munity House on the topic, "The Negro in Present-Day Industry" at Pearl Street Neighborhood House yesterday afternoon. MT Wheatley stressed the need of definite voca- tional choice, and training, and an examination as to ones ability to accomplish it.
 Miss Marjorie Durham presided as chairman. Club objectiyes of Community B. & b. Club and Women's Social & Study Club were explained by President Eldon Mcintyre and Mrs N. Halle, respec- lively
 Announcement was made of a meeting Tuesday night, April 21, at the Zion Baptist church. This is the second in the campaign series, T. Arnold Hill, executive secretary of Industrial Relations Department, of National Urban League, New York city. Campaign literature will be distributed. Special musical program. All interested are invited to be present.
 Yesterdays program follows: v opening Number Faith of Invocation-John Holmes
 Chairman's Remarks
 Address of Welcome - Mrs A
 Wooders
 Vocal Solo-Mrs K. Burt
 Study Club Objectives Mrs N.
 Halle
 c. B. D. c. Objectives - Eldon
 Mcintyre
 Mandolin Duo (Members of c. B.
 D. C.)-Plummer Alexander,
 David Fogg
 Address - l.. V. Wheatley
 Collection-Music- Duo Announcements
 Negro National Anthem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
YD Vets Celebrate
 Seicheprey Day
Banquet Saturday Night Pays Tribute to Sterner Times Delegation Visits New Haven Sunday at State Observance

War time memories of their ex- reriences around Seicheprey were recalled by P. c. Vigneulles post. Yankee Division Veterans associa- ton at a dinner served Saturday night. The occasion marked the an- niversary of the Battle of Seicheprey in which Waterbury troops received their baptism of fire. Those in at tendance stood at attention for a few minutes in silent tribute to their war time commander Maj Gen Clarence R. Edwards.
 William H. Sandland, war time mayor, was the principal speaker. He said there was a lack of feeling for the veterans to-day compared to the days when bulletin boards were watched daily. Other, speakers were President Charles F. LaDue, Past Presidents Jeremiah Griffin, Howard Hickcox, and Walter Bolan, Treas tSox) Delaney who gave a humor- ous address.
 A large delegation attended the Seicheprey day celebration at New Haven yesterday. They left Water bury around 1880 D. m. and arrived at New Haven to participate in the parade.
 Among those who attended Sat urday's dinner were: MT and Mrs Peter Gaug, MT and Mrs William kunschner, Mr and Mrs Fillmore N. Purns, Mir and Mrs Thomas M. Grif- fin. MT and Mrs Fred Ensminger, MT and Mrs Orion Holihan. Abe John- son. Anne M. Orlando, Carmine G. Cipriano, Howard s. Hickcox, MT and Mrs Thomas Burns, Joseph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
< Cream TOps' Go
 Over With Crowd
Merriman's Minstrels Please Saturday Night
 Audience

An audience of more than 1000 witnessed the fine minstrel show given by "Merrimans Cream Tops" at Buckingham hall Saturday eve ming. The cast was composed of employees of A. H. Merriman & Sons and the proceeds were directed to the school milk fund. Ernest Sternberg was the interlocutor. The stage coloring was of orange and black with the chorus attired in the same colored tuxedos.
 One of the features of the pro- gram was an act put on by Timmia Crowe's colonials who played for dancing after the show. The act included four banjoists and five vio- linists. End men were Jackie Deg nan. well known favorite anC Jack Mccoy. Another feature act includ- ed Lillian Mccoy and Dorothy Sternberg in dance selections. Other soloists were J. Doran, Gerald Han lon, J. Mccoy, Raymond Reimer, Eddie Foy. Edith Calkins.
 Members of the chorus included John Shugrue. Roney Walker. Thomas Murphy, Homer Prime, Les- ter Sporbet. Thomas Wheeler. John Davino. Edward Conway, Michael Miklinevice. Francis Buckley. Mi- chael Plunkett, William Doran, Jerry Davino, William Leibolt, George Weigner, Roy Merriman.
 Miss Josephine Orlando, pianist accompanist, was given a bouquet. the tribute of the cast. for her work in rehearsals. Eddie Foy was in charge of the performance. The Stage decorations were in charge of Ellery Clark. The program was made up by Thomas Wheeler. Music for. dancing was furnished by the Colonials.:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
POLICE CAPTAINS OF CHICAGO ARE
 ON THE CARPET
Their Bank Records Have Been Examined and Inc vestigat0rs Want to Know Where They Got It

Chicago. Aprilt20 - (UP) - In vestigation of police department cor ruption charges was carried to a new battlefront today as the rec ords of the bank accounts of 17 police captains were sought by the states attorneys office. s,r
 Subpoenas demanding that these bank records be submitted immedi- ately to- a special grand jury were ordered served on loop bankers and financial house managers.
 More than 200 banks in Chicago and Cook county were ordered to depositors. Only evidence of undue wealth will bring the officials in- volved before the grand jury. the states attorney indicated.
 In explaining this move. Assistant States Attorney Charles J. Mueller said the special grand jury demand : ed evidence to bear out charges that "the police are in corrupt alliance with the criminals of Chicago"
 Mueller said the records would be given to the federal government to aid it's fight against organized crime should the evidence disclosed war rant federal consideration.
 Federal prosecution of gangsters and politicians by United States At torney George E. Q. Johnson have resulted in the conviction of six gangsters and two politicians on charges of income tax fraud
 Evidence of great wealth in the records .oe the police officials may furnish a basis for tax fraud prose- cution. 1t was said.
 Tn nation wide radio speech last night, Johnson prophesied that visit- ors to the Chicago worlds fair in 1898 would find this "a city that has wiped out all It's gangs" Assigned to the Chicago area to fight the gangs. Johnson had won every case prosecuted by him. He attributed gang power to police and political protection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
ANNUAL BANQUET
 LAKESIDE TAVERN
Master Plumbers Assn Held Its, First Annual Event
 Saturday Night
MANY ABLE SPEAKERS

The first annual banquet of the Waterbury Master Plumbers asso- citation bowling league was held Sat- urday evening at Lakeside Tavern with an attendance of 128 plumbers and their wives. William P. Thomas acted as toastmaster and kept the program going. along in splendid style. He presented the cup to the winning team explained by Joseph Mancini, the Malleables.
 The speakers included Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker, M. J. Hyland, B. w. Erk. William J. Pro- yost of New Haven; Clayton An drews, George Wigglesworth of Naugatuck: David Stein, John Me- Kenna, John D. Bennett and several others.
 The silver cup presented to MT Mancini for his team must be won three times before 1t becomes a per- manent possession of the team.
 The winning team, the Malleables, was composed of J. Mancini, $. Hole, J. McKenna, c. Haurand and J. Ben nett. The second team on the list. the Radiators, was made up of w. Thomas, M. Hyland, c. Romaniello, H. Pelletier and C. Keegan. The third place team, the Valves, had the following roster: P. Fitzgerald, R. Fahy, A. Blanchard, J. Lowe and A. Swanson while the last place team. the Cast Irons, had on its sheet B. Keefe, w. Romaniello. J. Lawson, J. Walker and J. Fahy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
LABOR TO BEGIN BATTLE AGAINST
 VOLSTEAD ACT
American Federation Will. Open Its Fight For Modi- ficati0n, in Phil. On April 27th

Washington, April 20.-(UP)- Organized labor's heralded campaign for modification of the volstead act will begin April 27 at Philadelphia, according to an announcement issued by the American Federation of Labor.
 After the two-day convention, the said, "a network of local organizations reaching into every American community will be formed and it is our plan to con duct the most consistent vigorous cam mpaign yet launched against the injustice of the Volstead act"
 Under the direction auspices of the labor national committee for modi- fication of the Volstead act. the cam paign will enlist the aid and advice of leaders in all walks of life. Rank ing officers of most of the national and international trade unions are expected to attend the Philadelphia meeting. and there will be prominen. outside speakers.
 Almost simultaneously. with it's an- nouncement came broadside from the Methodist board of temperance. prohibition and public morals, at- tacking one of the outstanding objec- LlFcb OI ldOOI CtiItiPdA6n-OCCAs
 An article in the weekly clipsheet of the board, signed by pr Edwin F. Bowers and entitled Beer the Bru- talizer." purports to show that hops, one of the chief ingredients of beer. has. the same effect on the human system as hashish.
 Hashish, according to the article. ultimately stupcf1es the user, but sin the Intermediary stages these hemp habitues become dangerously violent -even to running amuck with a huge creese. or crooked -bladed dag ger-stabbing and slashing. until they are mercifully killed in their tracks"
 Further, according to Dr Bowers, a beer drinker actually gets more effect from the small amount of alcohol he imbibes than he drank undiluted spirits.
 ''The internal organs of a beer drinker undergo double process of picking he says. (which makes him just about 50 per cent worse off than he would be if he confined himself exclusively to alcohol"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
LEGION POST 10 INITIATE RECORD CLASS
MDDLEBURY MAN HELD FOR MURDER Clarence Wolff is Indicted
 By Grand Jury at
 Albany KEEN. LOCAL INTEREST

Murder in the first degree was the grand jury verdict Saturday against Clarence Wolff of Middlebury and William Coughtry of Albany in con- nection with the murder of David Mischler. well known Plattsburg. N. Y. grocer, who was shot and fatally wounded on January 2sth. He re- sisted the efforts of the defendants. two United States army men. in an attempted hold-up.
 The two accused were ararigned Saturday in the supreme court of Albany, where formal plea of not guilty was recorded as matter of form. Special counsel was appointed to represent both men during the trial. which will start the week of June 18th. Summons will be sent out shortly for the calling of a special jury.
 Local interest in the case Is keen owing to the fact that Wolff's fam fly resides on farm near Middle bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
WANT TO LOOK Y0UNG7

The secret of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must watch your liver and bowels there's no need of having sallow complexion--dark rings under your eyes--pimples--a bilious look in yo,w face-dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from in- active bowels and liver.
 Dr Edwards. 8 well-known phy- sician in Ohio, perfected vegetable compound as substitute for calomel to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 pr Edwards Olive Tablets are gentle in their action yet always ef- Elective. They help bring about that natural buoyancy which all should enjoy by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities.
 Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are known by their olive color. 15c, 30c. G(be. &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
Proclamation Ushers
 In Week For Negroes
Vocational Opportunities Stressed as C0Iofed Race
 Seeks Advancement

This week has been proclaimed by Mayor Frank Hayes as Vocational Opportunities for Negroes Week. The local campaign being sponsored by the Pearl Street Neighborhood House and the Waterbury Inter- Racial for vocational opportun- ities for negroes.
 The proclamation follows.
 ''The Pearl Street Neighborhood House ot Waterbury working in conjunction with the National Urban league of New York city Is sponsoring a Campaign for Voc.- tionai Opportunities Tor Negroes" The purposes of this campaign
 FIRST: To bring about proper interpretation of occupationai problems of negroes, by employ CTS, inter-racial committees, so- cial workers and negroes them selves.
 SECOND: To emphasize the importance of work and wages in the scheme of life for all peo- pies, particularly the American negro.
 THIRD: To call attention to the changing status of negro em- ployment.
 FOURTH: To stress that it is inter-racially important to im- prove the economic life of the negro, and that he himself must pursue accepted practices and theories in his search for larger . place in occupations.
 The week of April 18th to 26th has been set aside throughout America for this vocational op- portunity campaign and in ac- cordance with the wishes of the members of the Pearl Street Neighborhood House and the Wa terbury Inter- Racial committee for vocational opportunities for ne- groes. who will direct the drive, I, as chief executive of the City of Waterbury do proclaim that week as Vocational Opportuni- ties for Negroes Week. for the City of Waterbury. That the citizens of Waterbury will lend their support to this worthy cam paign is my sincere hope.
 Signed FRANK HAYES,
 Mayor.
 Miss Alice E. Kingsbury is chair man of the executive committee of the Waterbury Inter-Racial commit tee for vocational opportunities for negroes. Other members of the com mittee are: First vice. president. Rev I. W. Reed of the Grace Baptist church; second vice. e-president, Her. bert Smith, general secretary of the Y. M c. A.: third vice-president
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
Chairlady Senior
 Prom Committee
Lucille Winig, Honored By
 Boston University

Anticipated commencement activ- ties are being ushered into the first Boston University department to draw up pian3 for senior week with the election of committee members of Boston University's college of lib eral arts Senior class. The group will plan for festivities which will extend from June to 14. being climaxed with Baccalaureate Sunday and commencement programs. Burton c Grodberg of Dorchester is named general chairman.
 Special events chairladies who will assist Grodberg include: class cutting. Morris Swartz. Dorchester; senior play. Lillian Drucker, Biller- ica: banquet, r.. Victoria Daloz, Newton Center: class day. Mildred Wells. Chelmsford: senior prom. Lucille Winig, Waterbury Conn: and Pops concert. Ruth Rollins, Win chester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
70 Candidates Go Through Ritual
 Tomorrow Night
National and State Officers to Attend Ceremonies at Home Entertainment Committee Arranges Special
 Program to Mark Event Birf in Charge

Z, The largest class of candidates eyer to be initiated at one time will be inducted into Corporal Coyle pest of the American Legion at a special meeting to be held at the EIks' hall tomorrow night. National and state officers will be on hand to see the 70 candidates put through the initiation ritual which will be in charge of Fenton Niver.
 Among the high officials 10 be present are Edward L. Neumarker of Rockville, state commanders; Ken-. meth F. Kramer of Hartford. past state commander: Colonel Harry Perkins of West Hartford, chairman of the national defense committee of the state. and others.
 Robert K. Birt Is chairman of the entertainment committee which has arranged a fine program. Refresi- ments are to be served at the Legion home after the Initiation ceremonies. All members of the post and auxi1- iary bave been invited to attend. The newly organized drum corps of the post Is expected to be heard for the first time under the direction of Leader Theodore ,Kurtz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
Bible Delivers
 Message to Men
Owen Says Gospel Cheering Lowell Discusses Re-
 cent Assault Case

The Bible delivers a three fold to man, Rev W. Moreton Owen declared yesterday in his ser mon at the Bunker Hill Congrega- tional church. He pictured the gos-. pei as cheering man of to-day. Jesus. he stated, proclaimed 8 gospel of good cheer, new freedom for activ- ity, new insight and vision, new opportunity, new fellowship and CO., operation with God.
 At the Second Congregational church yesterday morning. Rev M. R. Lowell discussed the recent Litu- waitis case and declared thast the corporate voice of local womanhood was largely silent regarding recent immoralities in the city. '"rhe Mod ern American Girl and the Kingdom of God" was the title of his sermon. The moral future of the world is largely dependent on womanhood. he stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20

Rev Dr James E. Gregg of the First church: secretary-treasurer, Miss Kathleen Crowley, director of the Waterbury Girls club, and Mrs l.. T. Alexander of the Pearl Street Neigh borhood House.
 Other members of the committee are: l.. Arlington. Mrs J. c. Bradley. Mrs K. H. Blake, Mrs C. cloyd, Rev Moses R. Lowell, Mrs L. Curtiss, John A. Coe, Mrs A. A. Crane, N. Connor, Rev A. A. Crooke, Rev B w.. Crow der. Mrs P. l.. Dixon, Charles. Demo, Harry B. Dow, Mrs A. Dunham, J Granville, Mrs E. Gatling. F. Green, William Harris, R. Hatcher, J. Hatcher. Mrs Joseph Hatcher, Miss M. Harvey. Thomas Holmes, J. B. Lassiter, Mrs J. Larkin, Mrs F.. Me- Kinney. Rev R. r. Shinn. H. Smith ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton Mrs c. Weld, C. White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
Veteran Phone
 Employe Honored
Gold Watch For James Mo- Lane at Banquet Sat-
 urday Night

James ]. McLane, veteran em- ploye of the local exchange of the Southern New England Telephone company was honored Saturday evening at a banquet held at the Y. M. c. A. in appreciation of his lC years of service he was presented with a gold watch, suitably engrav- ed. Members of the company's bas- of honor at the gathering.
 Members of the committee in the joint testimonial of recognition in- cluded. L. c. Warner, Harold Shea. James McGee, Frank Mckay. Os- wald Auberton and George Parkin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20

Morgan, Lena Simons, Dorothy Ben son, John Sullivan. Joseph Schild- gen, George Coogan, Harry Dolan. Peg Dolan, Joseph Coughlin, Loret- ta Kennedy, John Kelly.
 Harry l.. Cole, Mir and Mrs Charles LaDue, Joseph c. Laird, James C.. Moran, Walter Bolan, Peter J. Shea, Jr, John H. O'Donnell, Frank w. Holland, William Brown, Michael Boiko, John Barr, Joseph Corcoran, Frank Sullivan, William Benson, MacIntyre Lilly, William Lilly, Richard Ortoni, Irving Brown, Mir and Mrs Joseph Meyer, Betty Bal l2ntyne, Mrs M. c. Redican, Cosmo Vendetti, MT and Mrs Constantine M. Hudobenko.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
ANNUAL CONVENTION
 OF BIBLE GLASSES

Announcement was made that the annual convention of the State Fed eration of Bible Glasses will be held next November, the exact date to be disclosed later. This was the result of the conference of 26 Connecticut Bible class executives held in the First Congregational church, East Hartford. last Saturday The speak, CT will probably be Rev Dri James Lee Ellenwood of Brnokivp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
IRISH FESTIVAL AT
 JACQUES THEATER
Shaun O'NOlan and COnl- pany Here Sunday and
 Monday April z6-H
PICTURES OF IRELAND

The Connecticut state convention of the A. 0. H. and l.. A. A. o. H. of Waterbury have secured Shaun o. Nolan and company to give an Irish festival in Jacques theater on Sum- day evening April 26 and 27, MT O'Nolan will show some new pie lures of Ireland, sing some of his new Irish songs and give an Irish motion comedy.
 This is the first time this enter tainment has been presented in this part of Connecticut and many from the surrounding towns are expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20

Other members of the committee in charge of tomorrow nights affair are Commander Bernhard Wilhelm, Joseph Brenneis, Morris Shapiro, Wallace Inglis and Walter Angle past commander.
 In a few weeks class to be known as the Lieutenant James Mulville Class" will be put through in honor of Lieutenant Mulville's splendid work with the legion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20

Iraa has just revised its income tax law to include all earning $73O a year or more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
Indicted For First Degree
 Murder at Plattsburg

Both Clarence Wolff of Middle bury and William Coughtry of Al bany were indicted for murder in the first degree in Plattsburg, N. Y., Saturday in conenction with the shooting of David Misch1er, a
 grocer. during hold up at his store in Plattsburg on January 2S Neither one of the two men showed was read. The trial will be held beginning June 15, ti was announoed
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 WIFE: Yes, but I've plenty of them now.--Pathfinder. .g