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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Community Center
 HOnOrs Local Folks
Annual Meeting and Elec= ton Shows FlOurish=
 ing Condition

Miss Eleanor r. Tyler, president, presided at the 98th annual meeting of the Chidren's Community center Of the New Haven orphan asylum and com nented upon the wisdom of the founders who nearly a century ago were far sighted enough to secure charter which has allowed the :n- stitution to adopt modern methods and expand until as was brought out by the superintendent, Everett W. DuVall the work of the center dur ing the near 1930 equalled that of the first twenty years of the organi- zation.
 The Center gave 119,964 days of care to GG7 children during the year, twenty-five per cent of this number from diff erent sections of the county oustide of the New Haven Com- nunity chest area, of this number 42 were from Waterbury.
 In disc dssing "Adequate Finances, A Factor in Achievement" Mrs IT, wing l.. Lippencott. treasurer, said that since 1923 the service of the Center 10 children had tripled. while expenditures had increased q little less than 2 2-3, and payment for ser vices rendered had increased to nearly five times the amount aval- l able frorl this source in 1923. She | also called attention to the fact that endowme nts had not kept pace wi h 1 this figure.
 Mrs Plank r. Schlesinger, spoke on what was being accomplished l through careful case work. she told of the various reasons for children needing care away from home, these included physical: Death, illness rf mother, confinement, conValeScent care, orthopcdic, cardiac, and illness 1 in home: mental: Insanity, and de- fciency of parents; Social: jail. il- | legitimacy assertion, parents separ- ! atcd, divorce, neglect, behavior prob lems, abandoned children and econ omc conditions. She emphasized the fact that the aim in the plan for each child is the ultimate return If possible, to his own home. In touching on the subject Through Study Home Facilities" Mrs John k. Demarest, brought out the fact that in accordance with the White House conference the institutional facilities the Center provides take the form of study home, which functions as a service station on the highway of the childs journey through fife.
 IL Was stated that two hundred and eighty-two dollars and ninty- nine cents had been paid in wages to the ch'!Jren during the past year. that through q system of banking they learr to save and by supervis- ion of vii h. dra walls they gain some knowledge of giving and wise spend ing as well.
 Extending the Health Service : was the topic of Mrs Robert Fl. Lewis, who said the first task of the health service was the inventory of the child's health at the time of ac- ceptancc nd providing for addition- al perio Heal health examinations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
ANNUAL MINSTREL
 SHOW AND DANCE
Will Be Given Saturday Night By the Chase
 FOremen'S Club
AT TEMPLE HALL

Plans have been completed for the staging of the Chase Foremen's club annual minstrel show and dance at Temple hall Saturday night under the direction of George Errico. A chorus of 50 in complete harmony will be one of the features of this years production which will have some of the city's leading talent in- cluded in it's cast.
 Miss Mildred Roche, soloist extra ordinary. has special number to present which will be worked in nicely with the rest of the program. Cliff McHale. Tommy Sullivan, song and laugh men of wide repute, have been practicing a new line of gags to pull off at the show in their end positions. Dancing is to follow the show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Little Theatre to
 Present Yokohama
Under the Gaslight" Com- ing With All Its Thrills
 February 26=27

The Little Theatre of Waterbury is presenting their first melodrama February 26 and 27. at Jacques theater. The public is interested in this venture. especially since this kind of play has become popular again with the American public in the last few years. Christopher Morley's success with After Dark" in Hoboken struck responsive chord. and 8 somewhat blase thea tre-going public got all steamed up about it and other sympathetic mel odramas. So we are to have "Un- der the Gaslight" performed in this city by a cast that is rehearsing sev- eral times a week, with an addi- tional rehearsal Sundays.
 The original dates scheduled for the performance have been changed, and it is now expected that Under the Gaslight" will be given Febru- ary 26 and 27 instead of the, 18th and goth Miss Schoeni, director, announces that the work of the pro- duction is most satisfactory. Scene construction with William J. Pape in charge is progressing rapidly. as is the preparation of costumes.
 Every conceivable situation that has been utilized in melodramas from time immemorial will be feat ured in the coming production, not the least the oncoming train. man tied to the track. and heroine locked in the station house. All the thrills of melodrama will be there, and sad songs between the acts and everything.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

The honorable senators and rep resentatives at Washington, D. C.. would have gathered considerable data on the merits of the proposed veterans bonus bill had they been privileged to listen in last evening on an "open discussion" in Spring street establishment. The argument became so open as to be considered q disturbance and Patrolman Dennis Carey vas called in to stop the de- bate. As a result of the officers visit six young men we're placed un- der arrest. In police court to-day their cases were continued for thirty days. All were charged with breach of the peace.
 Among those present at the de- bate and at to-day's session of po- lice court were Raymond Brown. George Bovine, Edward Moriarty, Alfred McKenna, Edward O'Connell and George Bevans. Brown gave his residence as Brooklyn, N. Y., while the others claimed to be registered guests at local hotel.
 Whether the affirmative or nega- tive side won the debate was not an- nounced in court to-day. Judge John Y. McGrath after hearing the why and wherefore of the arrests continued the cases for thirty days and advised the defendants to soft pedal future discussions of the bonus.
 Mark Bonclarenko. 40, and Jenny Anople, 35, of 507 North Main street were joint defendants on the charge of violating the liquor law. Both were discharged for lack of evidence. The vice squad obtained less than the average "shot" of H. auor which failed to measure up to the illegal alcoholic content mark. The raid was made at store at 276 Cherry street.
 The case of Charles Burniss. 39. of "A Alder street was continued for fifteen days. He was charged with breach of the peace.
 Emil kreiger, 27. of Harrison, N. r., charged with operating an auto mobile while under the influence of hquor was continued until February 7th. He was arrested by Patrol man Frank Magro following a minor accident.
 William Sims, 26, of S2 North
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

She said the report of Miss Made line C. klingbiel, health supervisor, included the fact that added to these examinations there had been 551 dental appointments, 106 children being cared for at dentists offices, AZ dentists cooperating and 54 oper- ations by surgeons and in mary cases children had received the care or the occulist.
 Extending Our Field of Service" was the theme of Mrs Roswell r. Angler, who reported that during 1930, lG3 children had come under the care of the Center from the county exclusive of the New Haven Community chest area, that these children had received total of 29,- 673 days of care, that the expense of this care Lad to be met by the pay ment of service rendered and the contributions from the towns from which the children came.
 Following the report of the nominating committee, the most in- teresting event of the afternoon took place, when q program was put on by the children themselves. There were several folk dances In costume by the E rls; and wrestling, boxing pyramid building and tumbling Dy the boys. The mats on which the boys did heir tumbling having been the gift of Mrs Clarence Blakeslec of New Haven. Preceding this meet ing the meeting of the MT Carmel Home association took place when the following officers were elected tc serve both organizations. Presi- dent, Miss Eleanor F. Tyler: vice. presidents. Mrs John R. Demarest. Nf lr T A1nr icIy r. Brewster, Mrs Irving l.. Lippen- colt. Miss C. Rachel Trowbridge; treasure", Mrs Frank P. SchlesingAr assistant treasurer, Mrs Edwy l.. Taylor; recording secretary. Miss Jo- sephine ' Newton; assistant record ing secretary, Mrs s. T. Willis: cor responding secretary. Mrs Charles B Doollttle, assistant corresponding secretary. Mrs F. J. Kingsbury; managers, Mrs Roswell r. Angler, Miss A. Eleanor Barnum, Mrs Clar- ence Blakeslee. Miss Anna F.. Bradley. Mrs Frederick T. Bradley Mrs Frederick Brinsmade. Mss Emily Sophie Brown, Miss Helen Chase, Mrs Alfred F. Chirm. Ms stuart II. Clement. Mrs Everest Conover. Mrs Stanley Daggett. Ms John k. Daniell, Mrs Arthur H. Day. MrS GeOfge A. DflSsS. MrS LeWlS IT, English. Mrs J. Alexander Hamilton, Miss Eleanor Hammer, Mrs Valdc- mar T. Hammer. Mrs Edgar l.. Hartpense. Miss M. Louise Heming- way. Mrs s. B. Hemingway, Miss Annie B. Law, Mrs Robert M. Lewis, Mrs George x. McLanahan, Mrs Edward G. Merwin. Mrs Ernest Mortimer, Mrs Frederick NJ. Peasley Mrs George l.. Sargent. Miss Ceceiia G. Slayton, Mrs c. Stowe Spencer, Mrs Theodore k. Sucher, Mrs John r Trumbull. Mrs Morris Tyler, Miss Margaret Lee Wallace. Mrs Milton J. Warner, Mrs Kinsley Watrous, Mrs Lewis $. Welch: trustees, Fred crick r.. Brewster, W Perry Curtiss. J. Dwight Dana. Lewis Fl. English. J. Alexif der Hamilton, Sanders W. Hart, Thomas Hooker, Burton Mans- field. and m extensive medical and dental staff.
 Following the meeting tea was served by the hospitality committee, Miss M. Louise Hemingway. chair man. Mrs V. T. Hammer og Bran- ford and Mfrs Frank l.. Bigelow of New Haven poured. Among the at- tendants ,i the meeting were people from nnarly every city and town in tha coun'y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
DANGER SIGNALS
 FAILED TO SCARE
 so ONE DROWNED

New York, Feb 2-(U. P.)-Crack ing ice marked Danger" and Don't Skate Here" brought death to one man after thrilling rescues of five others at Baisely Park Lake, South Jamaica. last night. Caspar Mayer, 23, of Queens. the drowned man, was draftsman for the New York Edi- son company. The popular skating spot was crowded when the crumbl- ing ice sent most of the throng shoreward. Six were not fast enough.
 Four firemen in the crowd dived In and rescued five. Two of these were Spencer Abrams, Q, Richmond Hill, and Edward Eckard, 21, Of Jamaica, who was brought out un- conscious. He was rescued by Fire man George Conway who suffered a dislocated shoulder when he dived In to shove Eckard to safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

ward L. Parke, Thomas Miller. Thomas Sullivan. w. l. Dwyer, w.. l.. Caligan Frank Geoghegan. Will liam Fleming. William r. Curley. James Aspell. Frank Seery. P. Schwenterly. Walter F.. Barrows George Payne. John Jaeger. Charles Haines. Harry Krueger, Alfred Bald win, E. N. Garfield. Al Roden. J.. Smith.
 J. Raynor. J. Ahrens. Y. A. Sum- inu. D. Carroll. William J. Finken- zellers. G. H. Reihl. R. o. Palmer, c. L. Denehy, c. R. Romano, E. R. Tomlinson, P. w. Wilcox. G. Orsini. V. c. Dixon, H. Pollick. Peter Mar riani. Clarence Michigan. F. Berube. w. Watt, E. W. Bywater, o. Win nick. Joseph Stanley.
 The entertainment committee in- |ciuded c. R. Kirsch. chairman. Cliff fordH. McHale. A. c. Evans. Harold Slater. J. J. Carosella, A. Mulhol- land,, J. J. Carroll. Music was furn- ished by the Arcadian orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Waterbury Produce
 Market
Furnished by the Connecticut De- partment of Agriculture.-B. F.
 Storrs, Local Representative

partment of Agriculture.-B. r.
 Storrs, Local Representative
 Monday, Feb 1.-The poultry market has developed into mixed unsettled condition since the middle of last m :nth. While live fowl were liberal and weaker for most offer ings. dressed stock was holding firm in most c:,ses. Light supplies of live and dressed broilers and chickens were resulting in firm markets and high prices for these. Live broilers last week closed Pc per pound hign- ed than at mil-week and New York reports were that demand was in excess of the light supply offered. Heavy colorcd fowl were the weak est item on the poultry list, demand for these heavy birds being slow.
 The price list of other products was little changed from last week close today, fruits, vegetables and eggs remaining at levels even with previous reports. Potatoes were no more than steady locally or at i'm portant shipping centers.
 Unless otherwise stated quotations arc based on diIcvcrcd sales of good mcrcantablc products to retailers or similar buyers.
 GxbO14S.
 Apples, A grade Mcintosh 2.OO- 2.25 bu., Delicious 1.0O-2.OO bt., Baldwins 1.5O-1.75 bu., B grade Me- Intosh and Delicious 1.5O-1.75 bu., Baldwins 1.OO-1.25 bu. western box ed 2.5O-3.OO bu.
 VEGETABLES.
 Bcets, old .75-1.OO bu.. new 3.25- 3.5O crate: cabbage old 1.75-2.OO cwt.. new 2.75-3.25 crate: carrots. old 1.OO.1 50 bu., new 3.25-3.75 crate; {; caullflOwcr 2.OO-2.5O crate; celery, flats 2.5O-2.75 dOz., rounds 1.OO-2 20 dOz.; lettuce 3.25-3.75 crate; onions .75.1 1.OO Du.: potatoes, native 1.2j- 1.35 bu., Maine 2.OO-2.1S cwt.: spin ach 1.1O.1.15 bu.; squash 2.5O-3.5O cwt.; turnlps .85-1.25 bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per dOz.; Newlaid Fancy .3.; Special .33-.35 Extra .32- .33; Gathered .28-.32; Newlaid Med. ium .32; mediums .28-.SO; western fresh, nrsts .24-.28; western storage, firsts 1920: live, fowl .2O-.25 h., chickens and bullets .22-.28 h., ducks .21..26 h.; dressed, fowl .3O- .33 h., chickens .37-.4O h., brOilcrs .38-.4O h., ducks .2S-.32 h., turkeys, western .45- 48 lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Milch cows, tested 125-175 head; butcher stock, cows .O3 .O5 lb , calves .1O-.12 lb.; meats, beef .11- .18 h., veal .17..18 h., lamb .19-.22 h., pork, lOins .14-.16 lb., pork, Io- cal dressed .12-.17 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

the right to non suit or direct q ver- dict where the defendant proved the plain if was guilty of contribu- tory negligence. Two of the local lawyers who recently passed the state ba- examinations were guests of honor tt the dinner meeting and became members of the association. Attorney John II. Cassidy, president of the association welcomed the new members, Attorney Edward F. Car mody and Attorney Alexander J. Amdur, Attorney F'inton J. Phelan was chairman of the committee in charge of today's meeting. Others on the committee are Attorney Frank Healey. Attorney Max Frau. rig, Attorney Vincent A. Miller and Attorney Michael J. Galullo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Many Things Helped To Give The Market
 Bad Sinking Spells
Trading Was Dull and Without Any Fea- lures Leading Issues We're Fluct- uating Back and Forth

but later reacted to 64h. Small gains dividend at cox up H, Bethiehem Steel 5oN up A; Sinclair 11% up M; Gillette 24% up A; and Montgomery Ward 20 up h.
 In the early dealings volume fell off sharply while prices moved irreg- ular1y without feature. Auburn re- acted a point from it's opening to 136 where 1t was off 2K points net. 1t then frmed up.
 Steel common was quiet, holding around the previous close after a firm opening. American Can held around 109H, ex-dividend, off A point. Amer ican Telephone and Telegraph opened at 186B off # and then dipped to 186X. Montgomery Ward lost it's mi tial gain and reacted further.
 Absence of buying demand and equal lethargy in the ranks of sell CTS brought almost a deadlock with tickers barely moving. Lack of de- mand for stocks. however, brought a gradual decline all along the line in the early trading, but bear forces were not taking advantage of the situation to bring wide reaction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
WILL REPEAT HIS CRITICISM MADE
 ABOUT JUDGES
Albert K. Brunker Called By Chicago Judge Says He Will GO Before Jury to Tell His Story

Chicago, Feb 2-(UP).-A R. Brunker, who recently spoke in Boston criticizing Chicago judges and police. indicated to-day he would be glad to repeat his remarks before the Cook county grand jury. Brunk- CT, chairman of the civic safety committee, said his remarks had been exaggerated.
 He was reported at Boston as charging that "80 per cent of Chi cago's judges were criminals' and that Scarface Al Capone had 5000 state. city and federal officials on his payroll. Brunker also was reported as saying police knew who killed Alfred Lingle and that policemen had taken part in the St Valentines day massacre of seven George Bugs" Moran gangsters. Judge John P. McGoorty ordered that he be called before the grand jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
MILLION DOLLAR HAUL MADE FROM
 AN OLD BREWERY

Elmira, N. Y. Feb 2-U. P.) - When federal prohibition agents raided the old Briggs brewery, in the heart of Elmira, and made a $1.- 00O.000 haul, the largest in New York state since prohibition, they found something new to them under the sun. It was a system of pipes that carried off fumes from the vats and stills so that the old place would never be known by the smells 1t keeps.
 Among some other discoveries that were old stuff were: alcohol mash. 500,000 gallons. Molasses, one tank car full. Steel vat tanks, six of 50,000 gallons capacity and several smaller ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
LOCAL BAR REAFFIRMS REPEAL RESOLUTION
Moose Settle
 $50, ,O0O Action
Margaret ODonnel Brought Suit Against Fraternity for
 Fall on Stairs of Defendants Property

Settlement out of court has been effected in the $30,000 damage suit of Margaret O'Donnell against the Loyal Order of Moose, Waterbury lodge. Papers announcing the with drawal of the action from the su- perior court have been filed with the clerk of the court. Attorney Francis P. Guilfoile appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney Walter Mon- agan of Carmody & Thoms repre- scented the defendant.
 According to the complaint, the plaintiff sustained severe injuries when she fell headlong down the stairs of the defendant property at 50 Mitchell avenue on october 20. 1929. At that time the plaintiff was a second floor resident in the three family house, the complaint states. She left her apartment and started down the stairs. There was no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
GERMAN FLYING
 BOAT DELAYED

Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Feb Z
 Dornier flying boat DO-x awaited final tuning ot her 12 motors in harbor here to-day be- fore beginning q 900-mile flight south to St Vincent. In the Cape Verde Islands.
 Trouble in one of the giant sky ships motors prevented departure early to-day. One engine had to be dismantled before mechanics could pronounce the ship in perfect run ming trim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
BRITISH BOARD
 FOR PALESTINE

London. Feb 2.-(UP)-A British commission of two members is in Palestine for an extensive examina- ton of the British administration there, excluding the system of de- fense. Colonial Secretary Lord Pass field has announced.
 The commission. the third sent to Palestine within two years. consists of Sir Samuel O'Donnell and H. Britain. treasury official. Both are ''career" men in the govern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Groundhog Did Not See His Shadow
 at Quarryville

Quarcyville, Pa.. Feb 2-(UP)- The Quarryviile ground hog. wealth CT prognosticator of the slumbering groundhog lodge here, came out of his long sleep at the Camp Collins farm to-day and up to noon had not seen his shadow.
 The Quarryville lodge was assem- bled under the leadership of George w, Hensel. Jr, to observe the groundhog's antics and to report as to his decision as to weather condi- tions for the next six weeks.
 Hensel refused to make weather predictions until later In the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
MANUFACTURER
 GETS DIVORCE

Providence, R. l., Feb 2.-UP)- Orin c. Hili. 60-year old secretary treasurer of the Pawtucket Screw Co was granted divorce from his sec- ond wife. Lake Erie Hill. 37. by Judge Edward W. Blodgett in su- perior court here to-day.
 Hill charged that his wife was guilty of extreme cruelty in that she kicked him when he confront ed her with evidence of alleged un- faithfulness.
 The couple were married in 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
Illustrated Lecture On
 Africa By Atty. Jacobs

An illustrated lecture on Africa will be delivered by Attorney Louis K. Jacobs of New Haven at the meeting of the Royal Arcanum in Columbus hall on Feb. 9th. MT. Jacobs, past grand regent of the organization. will open series of lectures to be sponsored by the To- cal chapter during the remaining winter forum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
THE RELIGIOUS
 EDUCATION WORK
Teachers and Executive of State Met at St Johns
 Church Saturday ROUND TABLE TALKS

Teachers and executives of the Connecticut schools of week day re- ligious training, numbering about 50, gathered in Waterbury Saturday at St Johns Parish house. The meet ing was sponsored by the Connec- ticut Council of Religious Educa- tion.
 The leaders in the religious edu- cation work in the state participated in a round table session and dis cussed the problems which confront the weekday religious schools. h. formation was exchanged on the various experiences in the manage ment of courses and classes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02

light present and the rubber strips guarding the stairs had become worn and slippery, leaving the stairs in a dangerous condition. the com- plaint alleged.
 Her foot became tangled in the rubber mat and she was pitched headlong down the entire flight, the complaint alleged. She was injured about the face, head, body and limbs and suffered a severe nervous shock, she charged. As a result of her in- juries the plaintiff was unable to pursue her regular duties as a housewife, the paper claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
USED OLD CLOTHEs

Boston. Feb 2.-UP)--Using a pile of old clothes to muffle the the office of the Colonial Coal com pany in Roxbury over the weekend and stole $500 in cash.
 The robbery was not discovered until the office was opened to-day. The thieves farced . year wtudAw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
SHIP IS ON FIRE.

Eureka, Cal, Feb 2-UP)- A large, unidentified ship was reported in flames four miles off Trinidad Peak today. The coast guard ship Cahokio left Eureka to go to the assistance of the burning vessel when news of its plight was tele- phoned by the lighthouse keeper at Trinidad head, which is 25 miles away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
LINDBERCHs AS GUESTS

Northampton. Mass, Feb 2.-(UP) Colonel and Mrs Charles A. Lind bergh spent Saturday night and part of Sunday here as guests of Presi- dent William Allan Nelson of Smith college and Mrs Nelson.
 Mrs Lindbergh was graduated from Smith,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
NEW HAVEN HARBOR.

Washington. Feb 2--UP)-Secre- tary of the War Hurley today all lotted $l0O.000 from funds provided in the emergency appropriation act of Dec, 1880, for improvement of New Haven harbor. Conn. The im- provement will include an 18-foot channel leading to Ferry street street bridge and a 16-foot channel from that point to Grand avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
THEY HAVE SEPARATED.

New York, Feb 2-(UP)- Paul Whiteman, famous jazz band leader, and his second wife, Wanda HoT, stage dancer, have separated. atto,- neys said today. The couple, long regarded as one of the most happily married in theatrical circles, have parted amicably and may attempt a reconcilia Lion in a few weeks, it was said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-02
DIDN'T SEE PRINCES

Havana, Feb 2.-UP) - The Prince of Wales and Prince George were en route to Jamaica on the steamer Oropesa to-day after Havana had failed to catch even glimpse of the royal brothers Court mourning for the princess royal prevented their participation in any formal ceremonies.