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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26

cago his astonishment upon find- ing 1t a well-ordercd. beautiful city. gave America many satisfy Ing chucklcs. t V
 Why" said tho captain. Tex pected gunmen on every corner"
 And of course he went back to Germany to more celebrations. He went through the same experi- ences. lnudcd in tho press. ro- ceivod by President von Hinden- burg. honorod at bunquets. cheer ed by throngs. ,t y8I at
 Buck Where He Started t
 Won Gronau had been director at the government flying school (Fluiegerschule) near Berlin and had acted as an instructor The flight had satisfied d desire he had cherished for years. For three years he had prepared for 1t. So. since he was successful he has no regrets. ,.a .1 s.
 But now ho ia Kack where tha started. an instructor in tho gov ernmcnt flying school. He shows German youth how 1t is done. He Is m expert. and almost any day you could find him out on tho neid. warming up n plane, adjust ing instruments and pointing out this md that to the young flyers around him. Then ho would aie up for U practice flight, confidently pilotlns n plane. N H
 A wear ngo he planned flight Into the Arctic to study weather conditions and if possible 10 blaze a new trail 10 America Tt never
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Claims History OfSuch Movements
 Spell Disaster
Commissioners of Agriculture Warns That Farmers National Inc Has No Panacea for Ills -- Storrs College Joins Official in Conforming Plan c,

is that the large majority 6f dairy men In the northeastern. United States arc already members of CO., operative .assoclationsS of long standing, manned by officers of ex-
 perien0e and proven ability. A large proportion of all the milk is under contract to these associations and through them with dealers un- der price arrangements provided in these contracts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
BRITISH 10 HONOR NIGHTINGALE

London, - GU. 20 Tho ann. versary of Florence Nightingale's birthday, May i2, is to ibe ,celebrat ed throughout the British Empirf as Red Cross Day. t gsi
 
 To clean and remove stains from enamel, rub well with rough salt moistened with vinegar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
NEW OIL TESTER INyExTill

PortiantI, otesl-v tU.ff,.) = ! motor oil lester that pulls . sam pie of oil from the crankcase and displays 1t as a minutely thin filn under glass has been invented bS Dr A. A. Knowlton here. The exac condition rofyt oil is thus mad clear tbsthe ear owner in the tin consumed by the old method 4' wipIng a measuring stick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
MKAI2 PATHS6sA
 7gGLORY A|
BY DExTEis FEED MIA aAp4Ilea Vvrifar

The flight of Capt Wolfgang von Gronau and his crew from Ger many to America illustrates, typi- caliy, how an internationally famous aviator can be completely forgotten in q short time.
 There was that August day in 1890 when von Gronau and his five-year old seapiane circled the financial section in downtown Manhattan. Boat whistles shricked greetings, the usual welcoming crowd in the Battery, and when the plane dropped safely into the bay newspapers came out with their usual extras.
 That had not been an epochal flight, but 1t was an achievement. It had taken then from the island, List on Sylt, off the German coast, in leisurely hops to the Farce Islands, Igeland, Greneland, Hail. fax and on to New York. They started with little bnllyhoo, on mystery flight, and they reached their objective, across the Allan, tic.
 Tho old seaplane had been used by Amundsen on a polar expedi- ton. It was Dornior.Wal flying boat, something of m antique. The courage of Capt von Gronau in piloting such an old boat helped to explain the acclaim which he re- ceived. f
 The captain was welcomed at City Hall by Mayor Walker, he wrote stories for newspa pers, then went on to Washington to be greeted by President Hoover. He was truly an international hero. ! And back home in Germany Frau von Gronau, 'irkad by con- stnnt ringing Of her telephone. de- clnred. 'fi .iEy F
 "rhe fame is too much. Out the phone must go."
 Little did she realize how feet ing would bo the attention lavish cd upon her and her husband.
 The captain made q trlumphnl tour west to Chicago. His impress sions of America were recorded in detail. He was interviewed, quot cd, photogra phcd. praiscd and cheered. When hc reached Chi-
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materialized. Ife lives quietly, forgotten in America. seldom re. mombered in Germany Frau von Groaau is not troubled by the tel ephone any more.
 Over desert snnds, us well as ovcr the broad Atlantic, two flyers made, great ,conqucsts. Both arc still sEFancc'A most active flyers Do you recall ,thclr names? Sc, "Alr Paths of Glory" In t0-fnof rows Democrat. .a,,,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
ssiELLED SO NICE

SMEALED ND NIUE
 Greatest users of perfume were probably tho Crooks, Romans and Egyptians several centuries B. C. They used it on their fingers, fur. niture, clothes, md had special scents for every part of their b0dIea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26

Washington, May 26--(UP)-- Prohibition forces are mobilizing in an effort to prevent President Hoover from agreeing to com bined enforcement.referendum pro. hibitlon plank in the republican platform.
 Revelation that many White House political advisers have urged abandonment of the bone- dry republican policy Is quicken ing prohibition opposition to any change in party pledges.
 The drys are endeavoring to cen- ter their organization around Sen. ator Borah, republican, Idaho. He has revealed he would boycott the republican convention and the campaign if there was any waver. ing on prohibition. Borah said to- day he had received score or more of telegrams from republican leaders endorsing his attitude.
 Borah Tod the host of republican orators who campaigned for Mir Hoover In 1928. He has been in- vited to meet with republican pro- hibitionists to discuss the outlook in view of reports of changing sen. timent at the White House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Katherine Havican, wife of John J. Havicaf1, was held from the home, 243 River street, this morning, at 8:30 o'clock, followed by a solemn requiem mass at st Francis xavier's church at g o'clock, celebrated by Rev John Dillon, assisted by Rev James Egan, sub-deacon. A spe. cial musical program was rendered by Professor Robert F. Blrt. Bur. Ia1 was in new St Joseph's cefhe- tery with commlttal services by Father O'Connor. The pallbearers were Harold Morrissey. George IMorrissey, Irving Havican, George Havican. Laurence Kemp, and Frank Keefe.
 The funeral of Miss Mary Ellza- beth McEvoy will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs Elizabeth Watts of 84 Central avenue Satur. day morning at 0 o'clock to st Mnrgaret's church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock. Burial will be in old St Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and eve- ming as well as tomorrow after noon and evening.
 The funeral of Rev Richard II. Mclaughlin, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, West Hartford, was held today at 2:30 D. ri., at the church, Fern street, near North Main street, West Hartford.
 The service was conducted by Rev Roger Ictz, of Boston, assisted by Rev Clarence skinner. of Bos. ton, Rev owen Whitman Flames, of Springfield, Mass, and Rev Theo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
WATERvuLE
JUNIORS HOLD
 LEAGUE LEAD
Gagain's Hitting Aids LO. cals-Many Attend
 Celebration

The heavy hitting of young Hank" Gagain was again a factor in enabling the Waterville Juniors to retain their dead fin the Ameri- can Legion league by defeating the strong Willow A. c. team last night at the Waterville diamond. The final score was 7-6. Each team made nine hits. one being homer by Gagain, and the local team played fast ball making but a single error. The visitors were guilty of five misplays which fg- ured fin their defeat. The West Sides will be met in the next con- test.
 The usual Memorial Day exer- cises will be held at Sprague gram mar school on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A program of appro- priate selections, in which each grade will be represented, will be presented and addresses will be de- llvered by General James R. Young of the Grand Army of the Republic, and World War vet eran.
 A wedding of interest to many WatervIile people will take place at the First Methodist church of Wa terbury on Saturday afternoon of this week when Mss Lena Agnes Williams, daughter of MT and Mrs Louis $. Williams, of Downs street, Fort Hill, will become tho bride of Elmer Lester Platt, son of Harvey b. Platt, formerly of Waterville, but now resident of Thomaston. Both are graduates of Sprngue schol. Miss Williams has been very active in the Girls club Of Waterville and in the Altar Guild of St paul's Episcopal church. MT platt is the proprietor of q bakery in Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
Dry Forces Prepare
 To Fight Straddle
 Plan Of President
They Don't Like It and Senator Borafi May Be Their
 Keynoter to Slam Into That Kind of Platform

Postmaster General Waiter Brown Is said on unquestlonable authority to have informed Mr, Hoover that repetition of the un-' qualified dry blanks of the fgs4 and 1928 platforms would be at least dangerous to party success.
 Prohibition leaders In the party. are counseiiing the president first against any change whatsoever in his prohibition policy and second against any position which could be interpreted as c straddie.
 Some prominent republican com gresbmen long identified with tho prohibition movement feel that to combine law enforcement with C referendum proposition would not squarely meet the wet.dry issue.
 With the prohibition dispute stIll unsettled, tho national committee Is unable to complete its slato ef convention committee chalrmen, of which the presiding officer Of the rules committee will be all- important. 56
 Republican senators are private. ly asserting in cloak room conver- sations what Senator Tydings, dem: ocrat, Md, shouts from day to day In the senate--that none can de- fine Mir Hoover's position on pro. hibitlon. Tho latest statement pur- porting Co explain tho presidents position comes from Chicago.
 Julius Klein, republican nominee for resaman-0t.large, made public 6 letter from Rep Britten. republican, III, in which the con. gressional veteran said he lis cer- thin as it is possible to be that President Hoover will run on A wet platform"
 There is no evidence at the cap. It0i, however, that MT Hoover has informed dry republicans Of any such intention. M
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ness. He had "a pleasing disposition which aided him greatly in his suc- cess in business undertakings.
 MT Fahy was vice. president and treasurer of the M. J. Fahy &s Sons, Incs one of the oldest plumb ing ablishments of the city and was treasurer of the Waterbury Automatic Heat and Service com pany. He was also financial secre- tary of the Master Plumbers asso- ciation. bNa pglA,.i- -ts,s .ai,,
 Besides his wife, Mrs Mary A. sheehy Fay he Is survived by his parnts, Mr and Mrs M. J. Fahy of 2so Hillside avenue; one brother, John J. Fahy; and three sisters, Anna M., Marguerite M., and Helen M. rahy. A efsJ Hb4N $t
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later. a,t
 GASKII.L---Mrs Martha A. Cas- kill, nge S5 years. widow of Wal lace o. Gasklli, died last night at the home of her daughter. Mrs Myron n. Hatch of 127 Hillside avenue. Mrs Gaskill was born in Manchester, N. H., and came to Waterbury 17 years ago from Ma shua. N. H., to 1.-Two with her daughter.
 She was q member of the Mcth- odist church in Nashua, but had been active in the First Methodist church of this city.
 sho is survived by ono son, Charles w. Gaskill of New York city; ono daughter, at whose home she died, and ono brother, Palmer Webster of Nashua. ,as
 Funeral services will be held
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this evening at 2 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Rev R. F. Shin, officiating. The body will be taken tomorrow to Nashua where services will be held on Saturday.
 VAIiAITIS Stanley Valaitis, age 60 years, of 965 Highland avenue, died last night at St Mary's hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Lthuania, coming to this country 30 years ago and for the past 20 years residing in Waterbury. He was well and fa- ,yorably known especially among the Lithuanian residents. He was "a member of St Georges society of New Britain.
 He is survived by one brother. John of this city, and four sisters. Petiula, Anna, Catherine and Casi- mira.
 The body was removed to the Deliniks funeral home, 17 Con- gfess avenue. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later. RAKICKAS = Joseph Rakicas. age 38 years, of 99 Glover street, died early yesterday morning at the Waterbury hospital after q brief illness. He was q native of LIthuania, but came to this city several years ago, being. a member of the Lithuanian Citizens Politi- cal Club and of the Lithuanian AL liance.
 He Is survived by his wife, Mrs Mary Rakickas; a stepdaughter, Miss Mary Kuchinskas; two step- sons, Leon and Francis Kuchipskas, all of this city; four brothers, Kay jetonas, George, William and John Rakickas; and one sister, Miss Helen .Rakickas of Lithuania.
 The funeral will take place Sat urday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home with burial in the Lithu- anlan Association cemetery.
 JMPRESA - Emilio 1mpresa, age 59 years, of 354 Lakewood road. died last night at the Water- bury hospital following Q brief ill., ness. He was born in Italy, but re- sided in this country the past 46 years. moving to this city from New York city 14 years ago.
 He Is survived by his wife. Caro- lima. three sons, Nicholas and salvatore of this city. and Michael of Baltimore, Md; two daughters, Mrs Max Barn and Miss Rita Tmpresa, both of this city; his parS ents, MT and Mrs Nicola 1mpresa of Italy; two brothers, Michael of Austin, Penn, and Salvatore of Brooklyn, N. Y.; and two sisters, Mrs Pasquale Carieluzzo and Mrs Ernest snccome of Brooklyn.
 The body was removed to the Colasanto funeral home, 9S2 Bank street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 BOISVERT--Mrs Louis Green 'wood) Boisvert. aged 76 years, widow of Alfred Boisvert, died this morning at the home of her son, William, of 407 Pearl Lake road. She wes born in Canada but had resided in this city for 56 years. She was a communicant of St Ann's church and Q member of the Danes de St Ann.
 Mrs Bolsvert is survived by two sons, William and Louis of this city; four daughters, Mrs John Gabbott of Bridgeport, Mrs vic- tor Boucher. Mrs Arthur Archam- bault and Miss Flora Boisvert of
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turned over to congress for dls' trIbutlon to constituents. This on. tire 1881 edition at the official price, should have sold at $60O,O00
 These cost something under 60 cents n copy. They are 10 scientific that one congressman complained that ho hnd stored them in tho barn where the rats gnawed them.
 Priting for congress cost $2,S00.' 900 las tyear.
 The government printing office turned out 71,0Gi,30S copies Of publications and sold S,007,?47 copies. On tho Wiekersham report. Sf00,000 was spent printing 1t and practically no copies were sold.
 Four.hfths of the farmers bulle. tins issued by the department Of agriculture are printed for cureu. lntion by congrossmen. They nre franked out 10 voters mailing lists.
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OBITUARY


 KELLEY-Miss Catherine Kel- ley died. this morning at the home of her niece. Mrs Mary Collins Sullivan of 41 Eastwood avenue. Miss Kelley has been lifelong resident of this city and we'll and favorably known. She is survived by several other nieces and nephews.
 The funeral Will be held on Sat- urday from the home of her niece to Sts Peter and Pnufs church at e time to be announced later. The burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery. ~.
 rAHY--Richard M. F'ahy of 27S Cooke street, one of the city's most prominent young business men, died this morning at St Mary's hospital after a brief ilness. Mir Fahy had a wide acquaintance throughout the city and was held in high es- teem by the host of friends with whom he came in contact in busi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
PRINTING CRAFT
 AT WASHINGTON
 IS GOOD RACKET
Congress Spent $2,SOO,. 900 Last Year for Print. ing Bill-They Print Anything and Every. thing
BY RAYMOND CHAPTER

(COpyright, 1D32, by United Prcss)
 Washington, May 26--Of all petty racketeering here, the congressio printing graft probably is one of the most expensive.
 For instance, tho house folding room is trying to dispose of more than 100000 pieces of surplus printed material originally ordered for congressman to distribute to constituents. This includes 187,000 copies of euloges of deceased men- bers. It includes 815,000 copies of the agricultural year book, for var ious years, some dating back to 1908.
 The yearbook is c cloth bound volume running 1113 pages for tho 1881 issue and selling at $1.b0 at the government printing office. only very few are ever sold. Of the 400, 1000 copies printed, tho de- partment of agriculture took 20.- 900 and the remaining 3s0,000 were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
Edwards Second;
 Two Tenths Point ; Separates Students
Francis Judd Third and Harry MaIootian Fourth- Official Figures for Graduates Released This Morning By Principal Harrison s. Allen

Albert Atkinson, son of Mir and Mrs Samuel Atkinson of Wolcott road, was named vaiedictorian of Leavenworth high school graduat- ing class this morning by Principal Harrison S. Allen. Donald Edwards, son of Mir and Mrs Harold Ed wards of 7l Starview avenue was announced salutatorian. The for
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this city; two sisters, Mrs Mereiise Chevrette of this city and Mrs Al. fred Lanoit of Woonsocket, R. l., and 16 grandchildren. The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at 8:30 o'clock from the home to St Ann's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
Doctor Maher of New Haven Was
 Awarded Medal

New Haven, Conn, May 26.-- (UP)--Dr stephen J. Maher, head of the state tuberculosis commits sion and internationally famous nu- thority on lung disease, has boen awarded tho f.aetaro Medal of Notre Dame university for distln- gulShed service aB n Catholic lay. man for f032.
 "I am only m ordinary doctor, who like many other doctors has dreamed q dream that has not yet come true," said the boarded, eld' erly physician as ho accepted the medal from Probate Judge John l., Gilson at Aibertus Magnus college yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
ATKINSON HEADS CLASS AT LEAvENW0RTH
DON'T
 QUOTE ME
tBy tho United Press)

(Ry tho United Fress)
 Washington, May 26-(U. P.1-- President Hoover has been invited by no less e parsonage than John snider to feast at an oid-time Tex as barbecue.
 snider is known as "the worlds best barbecuer." He cooked 20 yearling steers last Saturday on Chesa apeake Bay, coming all the way from Amarillo to preside at an outing attended by many high gov eminent officials.
 Calling upon Mir Hoover yester- day. Snider said he regretted the president had found it impossible to be present:
 But I'll be glad to cook an old fashioned barbecue for you any time you're in our part of the coun try, Snider told MT Hoover.
 Thank you very much. the president replied. "I'd like that very much--it's been 25 years since l attended one"
 snider is short and stocky. He has the frank. open air of the plains. He wore q ''ten gallon hat' to the White House.
 The fight over beer In congress isn't stirring up ell the hard feel- ings one might be led to imagine from the bitter outbursts on the floor. M
 For instance, senator Sheppard, democrat, Texas, author of the 18th amendment, and Senator Bing ham, republican, Connecticut, one of the more aggressive of the vets have little joke all to themselves.
 Hello there. four per cent" is sheppard's regular greeting when the two meet in senate elevators or corrido rs.
 Bingham's original proposal for { per cent beer has been modified to a beverage of only 2.75 per cent alcoholic content.
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Hamilton. Bermuda. May e6-. (Up)--Mr and Mrs J. Edward Crowley, Jr. Of Boston, Mass. wore on route to the Azores in Q 90 foot sloop to-day hoping to roach their dostination within "anywhero from ten days to ten weeks" The Crow: leys took q honeymoon trip aboard tho sloop from Gloucester, Mass, Co Bermuda last November.
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mer sports four-year average of S9.7 while the latter compiled a mark of s9.5.
 Other honor students and their averages follow: Francis Judd SS.5, H. Harry Malootian 8S. Alfred An- drews S6.2, Edward Wandzeli 86, Frederick Kirschbaum S5.S, John Castilano S5.6 and Hazel Pritch- ard S5.4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26
MASS NOTICE

CURLEY---A third anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated to. morrow morning at 7:30 o'clock at St Francis xavier's church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Elizabeth Curley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-26

Funeral services for Mrs Harriet A. Ferrill were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alderson Funeral Home, Rev R., F. shinn of- ficiating. Burial was in Westvtlle cemetery.
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dore Fisher. of New Haven.
 The honorary bearers were James H. Mosgan, Ernest s. Whit ney, Clarence c. Scarborough, James s. Stevens, Joseph Buths, Lewis W. Thompson, >Garret D. Brewer, Rev Charles c. Noble, Rev Frank B. Haggard, Rev Warren s. Archibald, Rabbi Abraham J. Feldman; Colonel Orville A. Petty and Colonel D, Gordon Hunter, representing the 169th Infantry, Connecticut National Guard; Paige J. seaton, of Waterbury. the Con- nectfcut Department. American Legion: william Y. Keane, Hart ford Rotary Club.
 The active bearers all, of the Church of the Redeemer, were Raleigh Dresser, George Leach, Eugene Pack, John Greenwood, George Maynard and Laurence Maynard. Burial was in Urbans' ohio.
 The funeral of Mrs Charles E. Overton took place this morning at s:3O o'clock from the Funeral Home of Arthur j.. Lunny, 26 Gen. tral avenue to the Blessed Sacra- ment church where q mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev John Mccarthy assisted by Rev Joseph McCuen. deacon and Rev Charles Brennan, sub-deacon' Burial was in Calvary cemetery with commtital services by Father Mccarthy. The pallbearers all grandsons and nephews of the de- ceased included: George Bolger. Jr. Joseph Bolger, IT, Alfred Overton, Jr, James Overton. George Flaherty and Luke FIaherty.
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IMPREsA--In this city, May .2o 1032, Emilio ImpreSa of 3b4 Lake. wood Road. Funeral .arrangemontf to be announced later.