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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
OAKVILLE

The members of the Good Wilr' Social club met at the home of Mrs Edward Flanagan, on Super for avenue last night in celebration of Mrs Flanagan's birthday.
 The house was prettily decorat- ed with garden flowers of various colors. A delecious luncheon was served and a real social evening enjoyed. Vocal and instrumental solos were rendered by several members of the club.
 Mrs Flanagan received a te,e- phone set in rememberance of the day, from those attending who were: Mrs Charles Book, Sr.; Mrs Mary Harrison, Mrs Margaret Ney, Mrs Ernest Garner, Mrs Joseph Dick, Mrs Raymond Davidson. Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy, Mrs William Andrews, Mrs Mary Griffin, Mrs Joseph Evens, Mrs William Babin. Mrs George Budge, Mrs Robert Barker, Mrs A. H. Kuhn, Mrs Mrs Henry Meyer, Mrs Michael flaming, Mrs William Drummond. Mrs M. Burns.
 Vacation School Pictures.
 At the closing of the local vaca- ton school, group pictures were taken of the children. The pie lures are now ready for those who have ordered them, and have been delivered to George Gilchrist on Main street to be called for by the parents either Saturday or Mon- day. During the sessions the chill dren had the privilege of borrowing from a list of wisely chosen books which the teachers had collected for them. Several of these books were not returned by the children. and Miss Caroline Shaw and Miss Lois Beach have requested that the books, he turned in as soon as pos sible. The books may be left with George Gilchrist of Main street. The title of the books are Fifty Famous Stories. Retold." by Bald win; "Boyhood Stories of Famous Men," by Gather; "Goody Two Shoes and "The American Book of Golden Deeds" by Baldwin.
 Briefs.
 Mrs Rachel Slough and grand son. Gilbert Angle of Watertown avenue, who accompanied Mir and Mrs Robert Smith on two week camping trip to Lake George, re- turned last night.
 Miss Ethel Flanagan, Mrs Thom as Doyle and her two children. Thomas and James of Waterbury were the guests of Mrs Edward Flanagan yesterday. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
THOMASTON
FRIARS
 DEFEAT LOCALS
Kaceys Lose Deciding es,Game-James Greene, - 8l, Dies

,.The Boys Club ball team of the Knights of Columbus lost the thlrd and deciding game 10 the Putsic Friars of Waterbury on the high school grounds last evening by the score of 8 to 2. The game at tracted large crowd of fahs who were anxious to see the nome boys come through with win but the Waterbury team had the edge scoring three of their runs in the first inning and lolloWih5 this advantage up with three more in. the fifth with hit that netteo one run and d wild throw Wnich accounted for the other two. me Tbomaston team appeared over anxious and did not play thclr usual brand of ball while the visitors played their usual sood game and were on their toes lak- ing advantage of every openihB' one thing about the visiting team was their fine sportsmanshlp III the field, all three games were ulsye din Thomaston and not once did the Friars question a decision.
 James Greene Dies
 James Greene, aged Sl years, one of Thomaston's oldest anu most prominent citizens, died at his home on East Main street Thursday evening at 10 O'CLOCK, following only three days illness or influenza Mr Greene was born III the town of Knock County Clare Ireland, in May of the year leoo' He came to this country when young man and located in Thom- aston, July 1, 1871. and had since resided here. In the year Of iooz he married Mary Ryan, daughter of the late Michael Ryan, former railroad agent. Mrs Greene dled December 3l, 1918. He is sur yfVed by two sons, Daniel J. Greene of Thomaston and John d. of Harrisburg. Pa; one daughter, Miss Marguerite. also or Ihomas' ton: one brother. Patrick, of lre- land, and sister. Annie, or Ch'- cago.
 Mir Greene, during his long res- id&nce in town had made a large circle of friends. and for years took a keen interest In town ar fairs. he was well read and had a wonderful memory. and was not ed for his sterling honesty. HIS first place of employment when locating here was at Plume x At wood Mfg Company where he re- riained for 12 years, he thus en- tered the employ of the New Ha- ven railroad at the local station where he worked for IS years. MT Greene was one of the first to be appointed R. F. D. carrier at the Thomaston postoffice. a position he filled for IT years, retiring iZ years ago. The funeral will be held on Monday morning at the Lyons Funeral home on East Main street at 9 o'clock to St Thomas church, at 9:30 o'clock. where h1kh mass of requiem will be eel ebrated by Rev John J. Burke. FTiends are requested to view the remains at the Lyons Funeral home from Saturday until the hour of the funeral. The family reQuests that friends kindly omit the sending of flowers.
 Visiting Nurse csa Vacation
 Mrs James Giliand, visiting nurse for the Visiting Nurse As- sociation of Thomaston has been ers rtsA rpnntb's vaest'nr hv the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
o'clock, with funeral services at St .Joseph'a church

o'clock. with funeral services at St Joseph's church.
 Patients fin Bad Condition
 LeRoy Wells, Sr, a patient in the Bristol hospital from injuries suf- fered in an automobile accident in which his wife was also critically injured, is in serious condition. When admitted to the hospital he was unconscious but gained con- sciousness shortly after being ad- mitted. He is suffering from q crushed chest, a broken shoulder blade and numerous cuts and bruises about his body and face.
 The four children. Kenneth 12, Alice 10, Jennie and Donald 2. are suffering from bruises and cuts about the face and body with Ken meth also having q broken leg: while Genevieve received bad youngest of the group suffered 8 other injuries.
 The car in which the accident occurred was but slightly damaged, two lenders on one side being slightly dented, the windshield broken and the stearing wheel be- ing broken which was the extent of the damage to the car, although 1t turned completely over when 1t skidded. None of the tires on the car were blown.
 Benefit Picture Tonight
 The benefit moving picture being presented to raise funds to send the state champion ritualistic team rep- resenting the Terryville Aerie of Eagles to the national convention in Toledo. Ohio. in September will be presented In the auditorium this evening. A large advance sale of tickets have been reported and 1t is expected that large crowd will he ir attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
TORRINCTON
FEDERAL AGENTS
 PAY VISIT HERE
Three Places Are Raided Two Cars in COI-
 liSiOn

Federal prohibition agents wis. ited Torrington, Wednesday. for the third time within & week and raided Franks restaurant on Wa ter street, the Venetian restaurant and the Palace billiard room on East Main street.
 No evidence was found at Franks restaurant. Three cases of alleged beer was found in the Palace billiard room and the al- legged proprietor, A. CretelIa was ordered to appear before U. S. Commissioner Harry Krasow in Waterbury on Friday.
 The federal agents in the raid- ing party were Harry Sloper. A. They were assisted by Patrolmen Anthony Werner, Earl Bierce and Frank Sherlock.
 The other two places raided during the past few days were an alleged speakeasy said to be con- ducted by Tufic Seaback on Water street and one in Star hall on Franklin street alleged to have been conducted by Patsy Alfano Seaback and man named Samele found at the Water street place and Alfano have been ordered to appear before the U. s. commis- sioner in Waterbury to-day.
 Two Cars in Collision
 A. Hupmobile sedan owned and operated by Ray l.. Ferry of Allen street, travelling toward Torrington and a Ford roadster driven by Charles Miller of Bantam, headed for Litchfield, were in collision about 100 feet north of Cattey's gasoline filling station on the Litchfield road at about 10:30 Wednesday evening.
 The passengers in MT Ferry's car were his wife and six children. Miss Helen McIndoe of Lakeside was the passenger of MT Miller's car. No one was injured.
 The front and rear lenders and running board of the Hopmobile and the left fender, bumper, bracket and left spring on the Ford were damaged. The collision was investigated by Patrolman Frank Savage.
 Party in Honor of Birthday
 A party in honor of the seventh birthday of Virginia Berti was held at her home at TOT Norwood street Wednesday afternoon. She re- ceived many gifts. Refreshments were served. including large birthday cake. Those present in- cluded Francis Post, William Post Cornelius Post. John Post. Pauline Koczur, Andrew Koczur. Phoebe Thompson Marion Thompson. Emile Berti, Rita Lavallo. vir. ginia Berti, Mrs Cornelius Post, Mrs Jack Thompson, Mrs Louis Beru and Mrs J. Koczur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
LAWYER CAUGHT
 IN WHIRLPOOL
He Was Drowned on the Estate of Wife of Peggy JOyce's First Husband

Greenwich. Conn, July 31.- in whirlpool, Cap tain Charles Stewart, said to be a prominent New York lawyer, was drowned in a brook on the estate of Mrs J. s. Joyce. wife of Peggy Hopkins Joyce's first husband, late yesterday.
 Mrs Joyce. who was bathing in the brook also. ran for police when Stewart was drawn under. Artifi- cial respiration failed after the body was brought to the surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
WHEAT SOLD FOR
 50 CENTS TODAY
Lowest Price That Was
 Ever Recorded on the
 Stock Exchange in
 Chicago

Chicago, July 31.-(UP)-Wheat sold for 50 cents bushel to-day on the Chicago board of trade, the lowest price ever recorded on the exchange. September wheat touched a half a dollar shortly after the market opened. Heavy rains in the northwest brought out scattered selling orders and the September delivery fell off 7-8 cents from yes- terday's close to an even 50 cents. It was the lowest price recorded since the board of trade opened in 1848. A former all-time record was set by July wheat July 15, when it sold for 50 IA cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
SOLDIERS ARE HIDDEN
 BY ARTIFICIAL FOG

French army engineers have created fog that may replace to a large extent the camoflage used during the Wolrd war, says Popu- lar Science Monthly. The chem ical fog. formed of lime and sul- phur compounds, car be made to cover large areas. During recent experiments in France a region many miles In extent was covered effectively concealing troops from airpIane observers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
LEFT NOTE AND
 GOES OVER FALLS
Arthur M. Sternes of New York Believed to Have Leaped Into Niagara

Niagara Falls, Ont. July 31.- (UP)--The clothing of Arthur M. Sternes, of New York city, and a note asking that his personal ef- fects be sent to his home, were found to-day at the edge of the Horseshoe Falls.
 The note gave Sternes' business address as 60 Wall street, and his home address as 127 West 79th street. It gave no explanation of why he might have leaped into the river
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
Market Made Rally
 In Afternoon But
 Stocks Were Lower
Steel Common Had Dropped to 83H But Went Up a
 Little-An Tried to Get Back But Couldn't Do It

Aside from the issues mentioned. stsndarT sn er rss IJnites % 3srcrs,t iGsses. r,sa tric Power and Light, American Can, A. M. Byers, and General Mo- tors registered gains of fractions to point.
 During the early trading prices held near the opening levels. Vo1- ume shrank to levels of recent ses- sions. Bethlehem Steel held most of its initial gain, while U. S. Steel also clung near its first price. Drug, Inc, spurted 2k points to 75. Briggs Manufacturing was firm in the mo- tor equipments. Chrysler was ac- tive in the motors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
COchet Will Not Join Ranks of
 Professionals

Paris, July 31-(UP)-Intima- ton that he will not become a professional tennis player was giv- en by Henri Cochet. information ally famous French star to-day when he announced that he had agreed to play for France in team matches against Italy at Evian- Les Bains, France, late next month.
 Jack Curley, New York sports promoter and head of the William Tilden tennis tours, has been en- deavoring to sign Cochet to a con- tract calling for appearances against Tilden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agricultural-B. F.
 Storrs. Local Agent)

oLOTTS, LOCdl ABCuL/
 Friday, July 31-Supplies of most products were moderately liberal demand normal to active and few prices changed at the farmers market this morning. There was little unsold produce after 7:30 o'clock.
 Tomatoes were in moderate supply again while demand was fully as active as Thursday morn ing resulting in an early clearance of offerings, mostly at $2.50 per half -bushel basket. Purchases at lower prices were mostly of infer for quality and higher prices were rare.
 Sweet corn was not as liberal while demand was active, the bulk offered sold fairly early at $1.25 to $1.50 per 100 ears. Sales at higher figures were very rare and little sold lower.
 Lima beans were more freely offered. Cucumbers were liberal but sold out due to an active de- mand. Potatoes from nearby were increasingly in supply, selling mostly for 90 cents per bushel.
 (Unlcss otherwise stated quota- tiOns arc based on sales of good Incrchantablc products to retailers at farmers market or by whole salcrs).
 FRUITS.
 Apples, native No. .50-.75 (fcw for 1.O0) # bu., No. 2 .25-.35 # bu., southern .75-1.75 bu.; bluc- berries 5.5O-6.4O crate; cantaloupes, shipped in 3.OO-4.O0 crate; oranges 5.OO-8.5O box; peaches, native .8O- .75 # bu., shipped in 1.25-2.00 crate.
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, lima 3.5O-4.OO bu., snap 1.OO-1.5O bn., shell 1.25-1.5O bu.; bcets .25-.35 dog. bcls.; broccoli .8O-.75 bu.; cabbage, white 1.25- 1.5O box, Savoy .8O-.75 box; carrots .25-.35 dog. bchs.; celery, flats 2.25 -2.5O dOz., hearts 1.25-1.4O doz.. rounds .75-1.OO doz.; corn, yellow 100 ears; cucumbers 1.25-1.75 bu.: bu.; neppcrs, native 1.25-1.5O bu.; potatoes, native .80-1.OO bu., south- crn 2.8O.2.7O bbl.; scallions .15-.2O dog. bcfs.; spinach, Savoy .75-1.0O bu., New Zealand 50. 70 bu.; squash .5O-.8O (fcw .75) bu.; to- matocs 2.25-2.75 1s bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Gnn. eggs per doz.;. Newlaid Fancy 40; Special .38-.4O Extra .35-.38; Gathered .3O-.35; Newlaid Medium .35; mediums .3O-.33; pull lets .23-.25; western, flrst-cxtrns .22-.28; live, fowl .20-.25 h.; broil- CTS, Rocks .25-.28 h., Reds .24-.28 lb., Lcghorns 1928 h., dressed, fowl .27-.3O h., broilcrs .35-.4O lb.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .O3-.O5 Ib., .15 h., veal .13-.18 h., lamb .2O- local dressed .12-.15 lb.
 Brazil is considering plans to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31

Here are scenes from the grass hopper belt' in Nebraska and North Dakota, where federal and state entOmOlOgists declare that the worst grasshopper plague they have ever seen is in progress. Fields of corn over areas covering counties are as bare as newly pIowed ground, 1t is asserted. Bushes, flowers, garden, trees everything seems to taste good to the gPasshOppers, which feed morning and evening and eat five times their weight each day. Top picture was taken on, the farm of J. H. Seller near Butte, Ncb, and shows farmers with grasshopper trap on an alfalfa field; the hop pers jump or fly as the trap ap- prOachcs and strike the side of the trap, falling into oil trOughs. The lower picture shows a closeup of hOppers on August Dummer's fruit trees near Gregory. s. D., where they ate bark and all and lay in heavy swarms on his house, fences and outbuildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
Ghost Of Glen Mills Has a Family Say
 Members Of Police
They Already Have Captured Two and There May Be Others-At Any Rate an Army Will Watch Tonight

from atop an overhanging boulder on the Glen Mills road, has fright ened motorists every other night during the past ten days, is noth- ing but practical joke started by some of the young farm folks. And now. they say, the entire country side has taken up the joke in a effort to give some real thrills to the thousands of persons who have assembled under the cliffs night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
JEWISH OLYMliD.

London-Twelve bronZed Jewish athletes are visiting England in an effort to interest English Jews in a huge Jewish Olypiad to be staged next summer at historic Tel Aviv in Palestine. The athletes have nearly completed tour of Europe on motorcycles on this mts- sion. It Is hoped that Jewish athletes from all over the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
RESCUED AFTER
 ALL NIGHT DRIFT
Coast Guardsmen Picked Up Two Men and Two Boys This Morning

Marshfield, Mass, July 31.-UP) Coast guardsmen to-day rescued two men and two boys who had been adrift in a small motor boat off Cape Cod all night
 The men were George Lynch and Herbert Pass of Boston. Only the last names of the boys were learn ed. According to coast guard ofii- cials they booked as Conrad and Grandson and gave addresses in Boston.
 The party left on fishing trip yesterday. The motor was disabled ten miles off shore and the boat driftcd helplcssly all night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor,

tOulUcu fFcBS luuIhSAul 1ulSVhv New York, July 31 = (UP) - The stock market made a substan- tial rally in the afternoon trading earlier dealings but prices around 2 p. m. were still off 1 to 4 points.
 Steel common which touched 83 1-2 shot up to S4 7-S where it was off 1-8 points. J. I. Case rallied more than point after touching new low for the year at 55 off 1-2; Allied Chemical rose more than a point from its low as did American Can. Substantial recoveries were noted in Westinghouse Electric, Auburn Auto, Union Carbide, Chrysler and other active issues.
 Railroad shares followed the in. dustrials on smaller scale, and around the end of the fourth hour were off l to 3 points after early declines that ranged to more than points. Atchison was the heavi- est loser. New York Central touch ed 73 1-2 off 2 3-4 and then came back to above "A. Nickel Plate rallied a point after touching 26 off points from the previous close.
 At 1880 p. m. the Dow-Jones in- dustrial average was at 132.86 off 4.O7; railroad 73.31 off 1.38 and utility 55.70 off 0.53. Sales to 1:30 totaled 800, ,00O shares. against 800,000 shares in the correspond ing period yesterday.
 The market in the early dealings was influenced for a time by the better than expected Bethlehem Steel Corporation dividend. The first sale of Bethlehem Steel was on block of 5000 shares at 36 5-S up 1 3-8 The stock later rose to 37 from which 1t reacted to 36. Around 2 p. m. 1t was at 36 7-S up l 5-8.
 Steel common met further sell ing on the reduction in it's dividend Tuesday from $7 to $4 annually. Dividend fears brought liquidation into many other issues, notably Case, Westinghouse Electric, and New York Central.
 EARLY TRADING
 New York, July 31.-(UP)- Bethlehem Steel Corporation spurt- ed 1% to 36% on block of 5.ooo ShareS at the opening or a nrmer stock exchange list to-day.
 The impetus for the buying in Bethlehem was the result of the di- rectors meeting yesterday after the close when the dividend was halved to $2 annually. a move rather bet ter than anticipated.
 Bethlehem advanced sharply on the San Francisco stock exchange last night. after the report was issued, giving a clue to the move ment at New York to-day.
 U. S. Steel opened at 86A on 2,500 shares and then moved up fractionally. Other steel shares were frmer than recently Oils were mixed; utilities firm; coppers about steady and motors higher. drop of points to 2S in Nickel Plate followed omission of the divi- dends on common and preferred of that road. New York Central dip- ped 1A to 75M on fears the pres ent SC anual dividend could not be maintained.
 J. I. Case broke to a new low for the year at 58A off 2A. Selling in this issue was urgent near the close yesterday. Traders unloaded in an- ticipation of lowered dividend following action of Deere and com pany in emitting It's payment. Deere, which also makes harvester ma chinery, reported lower earnings as result of the depleted purchasing power in the agricultural districts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-31

s'Mrs Agnes T. Tierney of 125 liberty street, Ansonia, will re- ceive $2,421.12 in compensation from the American Brass company of waterbury for the death of her Husband, Michael r. Tierney, ac-
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Brazil is considering plans to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-23
MICKEY BATTLES
R|SKO TOMORROW
Pa StribIing Backs Up Card
With Exhibitions by His
Son and SchmeIing.
BY ALAN GOULD,
Associated Press Sports Editor.

n n IAMI, Fla, February 23.-
I'M Mickey Walker will renew
L 1 his heavyweight campaign
in a 10-round match to-
morrow night with the durable
Johnny Risko of Cleveland. .
The fight is the first of a dou-
ble-barreled fistic carnival under
the palms this Winter in the
Miami arena built by the Madison
Square Garden Corporation, which
withdrew from the setting this
year after promoting two annual
festivals of sock.
PA" Stribling is directing the Walker
Risko show and featuring it with three
round exhibitions by his son, Young
Stribling, and Max Schmeling, who are
matched to fight this June for the world
heavyweight title somewhere in Cleve-
land, Detroit, Chicago or Jersey City.
Hopes for $4,000 Gate.
On March Primo Camera, the am
bling Alp from Italy, is booked to defy
the handicap of a cracked rib and take
on his erstwhile Boston conqueror,
Jimmy Maloney, in a 10-round contest
under the promotion of Frank j. Bruen.
PA" Stribling will be quite happy If
his show tomorrow night draws upward
of $4,000 at prices ranging from 50 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-23
Bmoans Vocal Talent Walker Resumes Heavyweight Campaign

S5. Bruen, despite en- advance sale
estimated at less than $4,000, figures
the Camera Maloney affair to draw at
least 100000 on a $40 to SIS price
scale. Last year the Sharkey-Scott
flasco took In something Like $1e0, 900,
but two years ago, in the boom days,
the Sharkey-Stribling bout at Miami
Beach topped 100000
Strib Much in Demand.
The Striblings have taken "the play,
away from all fstic rivals, even thougH
w. L. is just here for exhibition pur-
poses. Newspaper advertisements de-
pict the pride Of Georgia selecting
everything from cravats to radios His
airplane exploits have captured the
Southern fancy. and he is in demand
for personal appearances at high schools
as well as night clubs.
Walker, no longer concerned with the
defense Of his middleweight title, has
groomed himself for a Suggest With
Risko. although "Good-time Mickey"
will be under the handicap Of conced-
ing Johnny at least IS and possibly 30
pounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-23
WOODBERRY FOREST
TO HOLD GOLF MEET
Announces Virginia Scholastic
Championship Tournament
at Orange May 16.

ORANGE, Va, February 23.-Every
public and preparatory school In Vir-
ginia has been invited to send one or
two entrants to an tnterscholastic golf
tournament to be held at woodbury.
Forest School May 16. Should the
tournament, the first Of its kind ever
attempted in Virginia, prove successful,
1t will be made an annual affair.
Schools are particularly invited to enter
teams OF two players.
Play in the tournament, which is
slated to be completed in one day, will
be at SO holes. The two-player team
that has the lowest gross score will
have the name Of its school engraved
on a large silver trophy and the VIC
torious players viii get individual prizes.
To the player making the lowest score
for the 80 holes a gold medal, en-
blematic Of the interscholastic cham
pionshtp of Virginia, will be awarded.
The runner-up also will receive a prize.
Contestants will be asked TO report
here May 49,. They will be guests Of
the school during the tournament.