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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
tUnited Pres. FInaneial Editor,

(United Press Financial Editorl
 New York, Nov 20.-(UPl-The stock market eased fractionaliy from previous closing levels at the opening to-day. Volume was still
 Som some of the selling was forced as q result of yesterdays decline but this was quickly disposed of.
 The first sale of U. S. Steel was at 64, off x ,and the issue then eased further, coming close to it's bear market low. Other industrial leaders, however, behaved better.
 American csn was at 7s oft #, Steel 27A of < and Auburn Auto unchanged from the previous close. the list including Radio Corpora tion, Radio Keith Orpheum, Mont gomery Ward. United Aircraft, Chrysler. Du Pont and Paramount
 Railroad shares were unsettled with Union Pacific at 94h off 1A and New York Central 39M off H. Utilities slipped off ,fractionally. Coppers firmed up small amounts on reports the producers had agreed in principle to curtailment of pro-
 National Biscuit was a weak spot in the foods. dipping IS to 47A. Warner Brothers Pictures made a new low at Az off 1s in it's division. Oil shares held well, the majority showing small gains.
 During the early trading the market lacked trend. Dealings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
PLYMOUTH

The first of a series of Cottage prayer services was held last even- ing in the home of Mrs Arthur Beardsley with Rev Thomas A. Carlson as leader. The topic was a "A Study Tn Encouragement" The meeting was open to general discussion.
 Card Party Saturday Night.
 The social committee of the Plymouth Agricultural society will hold the third party of the series at the home of MT and Mrs John J. Ryan on South street Saturday evening with the public being in- vited to be present. Forty-five, set back, whist. pinochle and bridge will be played with prizes being donated in whist and pino- chle. Refreshments will be served following the card playing.
 New Member Enrolled.
 Florence White was enrolled as q member at the meeting of the Y. W. c. A. held last night at the Community club rooms. The busi- ness meeting was followed by the athletics and stunts.
 Some Money Made.
 The st Peter's Episcopal Church Auxiliary have made a report on the sausage and pancake supper served by them recently which shows that goodiy sum Of money has been realized on the supper.
 Gard Party En GFnng7 Hall.
 Tho committes in charge will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
WATER VILE
FETE HAYES AT
 VICTORY DINNER
Waterville Democrats Cel- ebrate = Bowling Loop
 to Start

Mayor Frank Hayes and the more important elective officers of the city administration were ten- dered a victory dinner at Goodwill hall. The affair had been arranged by Waterville democrats to ce1e- brate the unusual fact that Water ville-a normal republican strong hold-had been carried into the democratic column by the over- whelming landslide which swept the Hayes ticket into office last month. A group of about seventy attended the dinner including about forty Waterville residents and twenty from other sections of the city.
 Mayor Hayes, who was the prin- cipal speaker, expressed his appre- citation of the honor bestowed upon him and said that he believed that the last election indicated that the voters have entered a new era where they are demanding positive results from those who are placed in public office. He referred to his accomplishments while in office and pledged construction admin istration. He also predicted that the sixth district would witness other democratic victory dinners in the future.
 Controller Daniel ]. Leary also addressed the meeting and stated that the administration is consider ing Waterville's problems along with those of other sections of the city.
 William J. Dunlavey, sealer of weights and measures. and demo- cratic chairman of the sixth dis trict, paid special tribute to the work of those Waterville republi- cans who aided the democratic ticket this year, pointing out that without their assistance the turn over could not have been accom- plished, and indicating that their votes showed their satisfaction with Mayor Hayes handling of the city's business. He also stressed the good feeling locally between the workers of both parties. .
 Other speakers included City Sheriff William J. Roach, Tax Col lector William Ennis, City Clerk elect John, Fitzmaurice, Thomas Carney, Thomas Barrett, David J. Ryan. Ralph Dadario and Frank Carney.
 Although many speakers stressed the fact that they were celebrating the first time in the city's history that Waterville had gone demo- cratic, survey of the records in- dicates that Ex-Mayor GuilfoiIe was the first candidate to accom- plish that result. Tn the 1921 cam paign his Waterville vote was 261 to 201 for Sandland. This year Mayor Haies defeated Tracy 657 to 526. W
 Entertainment during the dinner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
NAUGATUCK Musical Comedy
 Pleases Audience
Sixty Miles an Hour" Presented By Legion Post
 Fire Depts Invited to Ball Here

''Sixty Miles an Hour," three- act musical comedy enacting the story of a young and ambitious railroad engineer of the middle west who enlists in the army for the great World war, secures a command and after the war re- turns to his native land to become president of the railroad, pleased a large audience at the Gem Opera House last night when presented under the auspices of the local post of the American Legion. Kenneth Rapieff who has been seen to ad- vantage in several local productions
 played the part of Sally Dee," a iyoung lady who makes her living selling ideas on the running o1 musical shows and later becomes a Red Cross nurse, gave an excellent portrayal of the character. The show is filled with comedy, there Is excellent singing and dance numbers on the program. The show will be repeated tonight. State Departments Invited
 Invitations have been forwarded to every fire department in the state to have representatives pres- ent at the annual ball of the Nau- gatuck fire department to be held Thanksgiving eve in Tano's Dance Garden. Several of the departments have notified the committee that they plan on hav- ing representatives of their de- partments present.
 Indications are that the ball this year will be one or the best ever. The dance garden will be deco rated for the ball by Decorator John, Sullivan. A special light ing feature will mark the dance. Flood lights will be brought from Waterbury by George Brown and they will be played on the dancers during the evenig. There will be both modern and old fashioned dances on the program. Prof John Sullivan will prompt. Wally. Roy . orchestra will furnish the music. The orchestra will render concert program from until 9 o'clock. William Fellows is chairman of the committee on arrangements. The other members of the committee are: James Grant. Everett Dono- van, William Wood and Raymond Jennings.
 Dinners to be Awarded.
 Returns for tickets on the Thanksgiving dinners to be given away by Ojeda Council, K. of C., must be made tonight not later than 2 o'clock in the society rooms. The dinners will be award ed tonight at o'clock. Funeral of Joseph DOOling. The funeral of Joseph Dooling of New Haven, former local resi- dent who died Wednesday after noon will be held Saturday morn ing at o'clock from the Walker funeral home, 1201 Chapel street. New Haven, and at 9:30 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church where a requiem high mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in St James cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
CAKvILLE

Miss Bernice Flanagan of Super for avenue entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening. Two tables were in play and Miss Margaret Kelley won first prize, Madeline El- liott the consolation. The guests included Madeline Elliott, Marga- ret Kelley, Muriel Heeney. Elea- nor Heeney, Margaret Carroll, and Clare Butler.
 To Give Recital
 Miss Elizabeth Kreidel of Rich mond, Va. who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs Paul Newell, the past two months will give a recital of vocal and instrumental numbers at All Saints parish hall, on the 24th, for the benefit of the church.
 Mems Club Meeting Tonight The Mems club will hold their monthly meeting and supper to- The Ladies' Aid society will pre-. pare and serve the supper. Judge William Hungerford will be the speaker. At the business meeting reports will be read in regard to the cribbage, gowling and pinochlt activities. A social hour will be en- joycd in card games.
 |: rOycmcnt Association to Meet 10 Oakviile Improvement asso. citation will meet this evening ai the Community house and several discussions of improvements and other important business will bs carried out. Cards will he enjoyed later in the evening and the public is Invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
TORRINGTON Huge Distillery
 Is Uncovered
Discovered on Farm on Winsted Road Federal Pro-
 hibitiOn Agents Lead Raiders

knowledge of the operation of the still in that building. Two trucks carted away the still and vats and much of the alcohol was drained into a nearby stream.
 Former Faster and Wife Injured in Crash
 The Rev and Mrs T. Hawthorne
 Jones of Mansfield, formerly we'll known residents of Torirngton were injured in an automobile accident yesterday. The auto in which they
 were riding skidded on the road
 between North and South Coven- try and overturned. MT Jones suffered decorations of the face and
 Mrs Jones fractured several ribs. Both were, taken to St Joseph's
 hospital in Coventry. Mir Jones was soon discharged, after having received first aid treatment. MT Jones was for several years pastor | of the Torringford Congregational
 dained minister, was acting pastor
 of Calvary Baptist church here. At
 present they are co-pastors of the
 Mansfield Center Congregational
 church.
 Mrs NichaIena ,Miczkinuski Dies Mrs Michalena Miewinski, aged
 40, died at her home on 76 Wash-
 ington avenue at 9:30 Wednesday
 nigEt. She had been i'll six months
 during which she was patient of the Charlotte Hungerford hospi-
 tai. She was born in Poland but came to Torrington from that
 country at the age of IS. She had
 resided here ever since and was a
 member of the Polish Natoinal AL
 liance, 2. N. P.
 The funeral will be held from the family house at and from St
 Mary's church later. Burial will be in the new St Francis cemetery.
 Railroad Watchman injured by Train
 W. Ross, who is employed by the
 New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad as watchman at the grade crossing on New Litchfield street, was badly injured last night at about 7.45 when a tudor Ford sedan, driven by Mrs Lucy Sedell of 16S North Elm street of this city, pinned him up against the
 Winsted bound train. The passen- gers of the car were Mrs l.. Si- dell, the driver of the car and the owner; Miss Lucy Curtiss and Miss Sedell, allof Torrington. Mrs &c., dell stated that she tried to avoid hitting the train and turned the car to the left but struck the singal- man and pinned him against the train. Mir Ross was immediate ly rushed to the Charlotte Hun gerford hospital. He Is suffer- ing from injuries of the head, hip and shoulder, but isc not in a seri- ous condition. The driver of the car was questioned by Mir Plumb, the railroad detective and was la . ter taken to the police headquar- ters for questioning.
 The Ford and its occupants were uninjured. The injured watchman's place was immediately taken by Joseph Kelley of Waterbury. Off, ficer Elsensohn and Officer Tony Werner investigated for the local police. yt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20

Federal and local officers raided the Michael Machuga farm on the Winsted- Burrville road and cap tured a huge distiiiery capable of producing over 5000 gallons of al- cohol every 24 hours. No one was operating the still at that time but the indications were that it had been going full blast very re- gently. About 25,000 gallons of high grade sugar mash was brew ing in three immense vats that have a capacity of about 10000 gallons each; 1,50O gallons of 190 proof alcohol was found in cooling vats: In the lofts of the barn two or three tons of sugar were found, also hundreds of new cans which were to be filled with the il- licit product. Michael Machuga, 63 years old, the owner of the farm was brought to the police head quarters here and locked up. He was later taken to Waterbury be- fore the federal commissioner. The distillery, a new building gave the passersby the idea that it was merely barn filled with hay. The windows were masked with hay held in place.
 The raid was in charge of c. V. Basseett of Hartford, federal pro- hibition agent. He was assisted by Ralph Johnson, Edward Lynch and Edward Hobcroft, federal officers; Anthony Werner, Edward Over and Joseph Amoroso, Torrington police officers; and Charles Cor nelis, constable. Machuga is said to have denied that he owned the farm but on examining the town records 1t was found that he purchased 1t from Benny Dolinslsy of Winsted in 1928. He still de- nies, however, that he had no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20

LILLE UOEOukHs .raJ Funeral of Miss Lena Oldrich
 The funeral of Miss Lena old. rich who died yesterday morning in the New Haven hospital after a long illness will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Immanuel Lutheran church. The deceased for several years had been in the employ of Miss Gertrude Whittemore of Church street. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran church, the Ladies' Aid society of the church Freunschaft lodge, D. o. H., and a German society of Waterbury. Shc was very well known and highly esteemed by a large acquaintance News of her death was received with deep sorrow. The body was brought to the Alderson Funeral Home on Meadow street. Miss Old rich is survived by her father. and a brother, who reside in Germany.
 To Work Degrees
 The third and fourth degrees of the order will be conferred on a class of candidates tonight at the meeting of Beacon Valley grange.
 The third degree will be con- ferred by the young peoples de- gree team and the fourth degree by tn officers team. A harvest supper will be served and dancing will be enjoyed. The Grange orr chestra will furnish the music.
 Legion Card Party.
 The anuxiliary of Naugatuck post of the American Legion will hold a public card party Saturday night in the Legion rooms in the Odd Fellows building. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served.
 Golf Clubs Annual Dance.
 The annual dance of the Nau- gatuck Golf club will be held on Thanksgiving eve in Pythian hall. Donald MacVicar is chairman of the committee of arrangements. {. The dance will be for the club members and their friends.
 Naugy High Idle.
 Naugatuck high school football team will be idle over this week end as no game has been sched- uled for tomorrow. Efforts were made by Manager Rabbott and Coach Foley to have one of the prominent high school teams of the state come here tomorrow for a contest but their efforts were fruitless. The next game on the locals schedule is against Ansonia high to be played in Ansonia on Thanksgiving afternoon. This game will be the final on the local team $ schedule and will probably be one of the hardest of the season. There is great rivalry between the two teams.
 To Hold Card Party Tonight
 Evergreen Sewing Circle will sponsor public card party to- night in Masonic hall. Card play ing will start at S:30 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded.
 Auxiliary Dance.
 Gallagher's orchestra will fur nish music for dancing tonight at the dance to be conducted by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. O.. H. in Hibernian hall.
 Card Party Tonight
 Svea and Sveberg lodges. O. of w., will conduct @ public card par ty tonight in Pythian hall follow ing the regular meeting of the lodges. Bridge and pinochle will be played. Door prizes will be awarded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
IERRYVILLE
Library Trustees
 Turn In Report
Card Tourney Continues Tonight Poultry Specialist
 to Visit Country Towns

of the officials for the charity foot ball tournament in the Yale Bowl on Saturday, December 5th. MT Waters has donated his services to the cause.
 Interest in Meeting
 An interesting meeting is prom ised for the monthly meeting of the Terryville Civic Club which will meet on next Monday evening in the court room in the town hall. George Gibbs is chairman of the committee in charge and has ar ranged for Rev pr Francis Cooke of the Bristol Congregational church to address the club about his recent trip to Europe and to give his view of conditions in the European countries as he saw them. The public is invited to be present at this meeting and it is hoped that a large crowd will be on hand to greet Dr Cooke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
All Stocks Slightly Off When Trading
 In Market Started
Some of the Selling Was Forced as Result of the
 Decline Yesterday, But This Quickly Ended

shrank to a point where tickers barely moved, moved and interest appeared Cotton futures opened steady in narrow range. Liverpool wheat declined sharply, indicating q re- cession when the Chicago market opened. This had some Influence in holding buyers away from the stock market.
 CHICAGO GRAIN
 Chicago, Nov 20.--(UP)-A flag ging Liverpool market dragged wheat futures prices lower by more than a cent on the Chicago board of trade to-day.
 Corn and oats went down frac- tionally.
 Wheat prices at the beginning of trading were:
 December 59 % cents, off < cents: March 62 cents, off 1H cents to 1h; May GA cents off I A cents and July 65 cents off 1 $ cents.
 Despite considerable bu1lish news from abroad, the drop at Liverpool that was echoed here was seen as evidence that speculative trading is alert to realize on every upturn in prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
WOMAN SUPT.
 DIED TO-DAY

Sherborn. Mass. November 20 (UP) - Mrs Jesse D. Holder. GA, for 20 years superintendent of the Massachusetts Reformatory for Women, died yesterday. She was a native of Cincinnati. Ohio.
 Mrs Holder. one-time vice-pres- ident of the National Prison Con- gress of the United States. was rec. ognized internationally as m au- thority on correctional institutions
 She was the widow of Alfred Holder, author. who died 25 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20

was furnished by Don Mecca, star accordion player, and his orchestra, Thomas Caruso, Thomas Sullivan John Fitzmaurice, Ralph Dadario. George Grenier and Russell Hughes. Lucian and Leo Larrivee staged a boxing bout.
 Those present included: Mayor Frank Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary, Tax Collector William Ennis, City Sheriff William J. Roach, Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly, Alderman Peter J.. Griffin. Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming, City Clerk-elect John F. Fitzmaurice, Martin O'Rourke, Frank Leary, Dennis J. Clancy. Thomas J. McMahon. Bernard J. Rielly, Murray Carter, William An derson, Charles H. Earth. Chris tian Brown, Peter Kennedy, James Rollett, Henry O'Connor, Fred Lal- Her, P. Sweeney, John Fitzgerald, c. F. Sullivan. Martin J. Dunn, Timothy Horgan, and Matthew J. Smith, all of Waterbury.
 Sealer of Weights and Measures William Dunlavey, Thomas Carney, Joseph McArdle, Thomas Barrett, Francis Burns, Ralph Dadario, George Heckleman. David J. Ryan. George Lachance, ST. James Fly land, John F. Moore, George La chance, Jr, Charles Denehey, Wal ter J. Clark. Lawrence McArdle. Philip Fisherman, Michael Golden. L. Lariviere, John F.. Kelly, Leo Lariviere, William Calvin. George Blum, w. Gaylord, Joseph Calvin. M. F. Slavin, Matthew Gagain, Frank Doyle. George Grenier. John W. Jaeger, Edward Manton, Arthur Paffney, Henry Dawes, Joseph Dwyer, Henry Gagain. Francis Brennan, Reinhold Book, John Nillideus, Howard Lane. and Fred Beebe of Waterville.
 Bowling
 The Waterville Bowling League starts its season tonight at Moore's alleys. the games to be rolled at 8:15 D. m. This evenings sched- ule is as follows: Maroons vs. Brunswicks and East Sides ys. Ampincoe.
 Fair Successful
 The annual fall fair of the La dies Aid society of Grace Meth odist church which took place yes- terday afternoon and evening at the church parlors, was we'll pa- tronized and good sum was netted for the society treasury. The supper was unusually we'll patron- ized and a most appetizing meal of home-prepared foods was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
WATERTOWN

The Junior Athletic club held a party in the Girls club rooms Wednesday evening. Al Schwenter- ly who has charge of the club gave the party in recognition of the work the boys have been doing. Each member was allowed to bring one guest. Those woh attended were the Misses Winifred Schwenterly Alice Hart, Semone Pickett, Myr- tie Norton, Virginia Vought, Wini- fred Caldwell, Dorothy Caldwell, Marjorie Cunningham and W. Lind sey, Harold Fogelstrom. James Butler, Morris Hebert. P. Hymel, Albert McGoldrick, Walter Helie, Ernest Brasche, Louis Daveluy, Omer Daveluy, Edward Kane. Frederick Anderson, Raymond Pichetteand Samuel Dillon. MT Schwenterly drills the boys every Wednesday evening.
 The comedy. Sixty Miles an Hour" presented here last spring by Leroy G. Woodward post, Amer ican Legion is being shown for two nights in Naugatuck. Those from town taking part in the Naugatuck icson, Miss Elsie Root, Miss Var fell Hungerford and Miss Peggy Burns; Warren Parker, Federick Salisbury and c. Kowalski.
 A meeting of the W. c. T. U. was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Newton Hobart. Mrs Daniel Logue presided. and Mrs Howard Farwell had charge of the devotional service. Refresh 4 ments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs Eugene Lamphier and Mrs Charles Smith
 There were HOO fed at the har- west supper sponsored by St Johns church Tuesday evening and not 110 as printed fin last evenings paper.
 s. Mclean Buckingham was one of the members chosen from Con- nectiout to the New England coun- pii at a meeting held in Boston, Eesterdsv
 " Ihe hiah school auditorium was crowded lst evening at the con |ft presented by the pupils of the
 <H Haven Institute of Music. F/f1Io uARuAIN--Just one brand
 |H. rHdlO; standard mnse-iIetn |1I fIfn0. You cnn grab if for a2b,
 || sf1uo|l0n in radio tubes We
 .IILIIyAN = WATEuTOWN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-20
NEW HAVEN QUOTA

New Haven. Conn, Nov 2O-- (UP)-New Haven has exceeded its community chest quota of $S38,074 by $141,742. The largest quota ever attempted here was surpassed by contributions of 45,. 63S individuals and companies.