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Evening star., 1932-01-17
Benefit Gard Party
At MayAower Next Week

For the card party and dance that
the Mathis Club of Washington are CIV
ing in the grand ball room Of the May
flower Hotel Wednesday night, Janu-
airy 27, Nine. Debuchi, wife Of the
japanese Ambassador, is serving as
chairman Of patroneSses and repre-
senting the Diplomatic Corps. Other
patronesses for the evening are Mrs.
william Ahern, Mrs. Pauline Arnold,
Mrs. Thomas P. Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth
Barry, Mrs. S. D. Bronson, Mrs. A w.
Bussard, Mrs. Thomas A. CantWell,
Mrs. Joseph Cullen, Mrs. U. G. Cum
ningham, Mrs. Mary A. Corcoran, Mrs.
w. T. S. Doyle, Mrs. M. M. Doran, Mrs.
S. A. Gatti, Mrs Joseph E. Gatti Mrs.
T. A Gormand, Mrs. Paul Golden, Mrs.
Edwin T. Hinkel, Mrs. Martin E.
Joynt, Mrs. Lafayette Leaman, Mrs.
John Morris, Mrs. j. Frank Moulton,
Mrs. Charles ManniX, Mrs. Bernard
Mestekin Mrs. A. E. Murphy, Mrs.
Joseph Mcmahon, Mrs. Chester Nc
Guire, Mrs Alexander MacGregor,
Mrs. John c. OLoughlin. Mrs. James
OConnor Mrs. Hillary L. Orfutt, jr.,
Mrs Clarence Offenstein, Mrs. Joseph
f. Petit, Mrs James T. Ryan, Mrs.
Joseph B. Stanley, Mrs. Philip r. Yer
nier, Mrs Margaret Waldron and Mrs.
RAYMOND White.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
New York State Society
Introduces Novel Features

Plans are nearing completion for the
next entertainment and ball Of the New
York State Society Of Washington, which
will be held in the main ball room Of
the Willard Hotel Saturday evening,
January 80, from e:15 to 1915 o'clock.
Members of the congressional dele
cation will be the guests of honor. Rep
resentative Bertrand H. Smell, minority
leader of the House, will deliver short
address. Other guests of honor will in
clude Senator Royal S. Copeland and
Senator Robert F. Wagner Of New York
City, Representative Ruth Pratt of New
York City. Representative John D.
Clarke of Fraser, N. Y; Representative
John Taber of Auburn, N. Y; Repre-
sentative John J. Boylan Of New York
City, Representative Gale H. Stalker of
Elmira, N. Y; Representative Frederick
M. Davenport Of Clinton, N. Y; Rep
| resentative Hamilton Fish. jr., Of Gar
rison. N. Y; Representative Loring NJ.
Black, jr., of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Rep
reSentative A. d. Sanders OF Stafford,
N. Y.
An interesting program during inter-
mission has been arranged. The award
ing of number Of shares Of stock
listed on the New York Stock Exchange
to the person drawing the lucky number
will be novel feature Of the evening
Ihe numbers Will be distributed to
members and their guests upon their
arrival.
Chairmen Of the various committees
in charge are as follows: Reception
Mrs. Lamar Harris, assisted by Mrs. w
A. Carr: Entertainment, Mrs. G. F.
Hammerly, assisted by Miss Louise
Evanson; Floor, Mr.. F. w. Krichelt:
Membership, Mr.. Maurice E. Sands.
| DR.. Lamar Harris. Mr.. Harry j. Hunt
and Mr.. G. Kirby Munson are in charge
Of door reservations. Miss Louise Evan
son, newly elected secretary, will fur
nish information upon request. Ad-
vance reservations may be secured
| through Mr.. William A. Carr, financial
| secretary, 2551 Seventeenth street north
west; phone Columbia $3.50. Dr. W. J.
Davis, president of the society. extends
hearty welcome to all members and
their friends.
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Trinity College Prom
At Mayhower February :

The Washington Chapter Of the Trim
ity College Alumnae is making elabo-
rate plans for its eighteenth annual
prom, which will be held Friday, Feb
ruary 5, at the Mayfower Hotel. The
officers of the chapter are: President,
Miss Florence Judge; vice president,
Miss Bernadette Sheehan; secretary,
Miss Mary Hannah; treasurer, Miss
Vivian Barr. They are being assisted
by committee consisting of Mrs. Neil
Burkinshaw, general chairman; Mrs.
Lawrence Grogan, patroness; Miss Dor
othy Petty music; Miss Helen Carroll,
tickets; Miss Mary Augusta, Kennedy,
publicity, and Miss Margaret Wallace,
decorations,
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Senator Bailey Speaking
To North Carolinians

The North Carolina Society will hold
it's meeting at the Shoreham Hotel to-
morrow evening at $50 o'clock, when
Senator Joshia w. Bailey will address
the society Following Senator Baileys
address. the congressional delegation
from North Carolina, with the officers
of the society, will receive the mem
bers and guests. Dancing will follow
the reception. All North Carolinians
and their friends are invited to attend
and meet the distinguished guests.
Miss Jane Elizabeth Newton, the
Chastleton Hotel, is secretary Of the
cociety
Evening star., 1932-01-17
Leap Year Dance for
Evening of February 90

A leap year dance will be held in
the west ball room at the Shoreham
Monday, February 90, under the patron
age of Mrs. Alben w. Barkley, Mrs
William H. White, Mrs. Roderick L.
Carmichael, Mrs. Russell Bennett, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
City Defendant
 In $25, ,0OO Action;
 Negligence Claimed
Six-Year-OId Boy Sues D. H. Feinn and Company for Similar Amount Connecticut Company Named in $l0,0OO Litigation Instituted for Death of Pedestrian sgss

Damages totaling sS5,o0o are asked in four civil actions involv- ing Waterbury people that were started, in superior courts of Wa terbury and New Haven today. The City of Waterbury. is named de- fendant in a suit for $25,000 dam ages by William H. McGinh of this city, D.. H. Feinn & Co, Inc, is named defendant Tn a suit for $25,00O by six year old Robert Johnson of this city, Maurice L.. Corbett is named defendant in an action seeking $25,000 damages by Phillip Dessureaux auto salesman of this city and the Connecticut Co. is named defendant in suit for $10,000 damages by Pasquale DeCicco, administrator.
 In the suit against the City of Waterbury, brought by Mascolo, Mcknight 6 Dauch, the plaintiff, McGinn claims he was a passenger in a car operated by Louis Mango last Jan. 23. when 1t ran into an excavation on Highland avenue near Vernon street. The car turn- ed over on it's side severely in- turing the plaintiff. He received decorations of the face, head, loss Of teeth and a nervous shock. The city is charged with negligence in that 1t had no sign or any other warning for the excavation posted.
 In the Robert Johnson case, brought by Attorney Clayton L. Klein the youngster was struck by one of the defendant truck as he was crossing Calumet street last Nov. .24th. The street at the time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23

! Joe Leggett and Francis Pepper Carr performed on the ends as well as any veteran endmen in bigger shows of the city. They were ably assisted by Frank Feeley, 13 year old son of Francis Feeley, well
 known mortician. Attired in a tux edo, young Frank was not the least
 bit ruffled or nervous as he stepped to the stage center to announce each number.
 In addition to directing the show, Bill Clasby also entertained with popular rendition ot Strangers" Dancing followed with
 music furnished by Bill Legg and his New Haven Blue Boys.
 The personnel of the cast in George Alleva, Charles Bedell
 Francis Carr. Francis Grove, Ed. ward Corrigan, James Corrigan William Curley, Frank Feeley
 William Feeley, Edward Fleming
 Richard Ferriter, Edward Guilbert James Harrison, John Kenney. Jo.
 seph Leggett, John Lawlor, Ran.
 Joseph McKenna, Francis McKen. 0tOtcIp I1dIOA0 0SAdllCI
 Edward Riely, John Sullivan James Walsh.
 The program follows: Opening
 q Love Parade" by entire en.
 semble; "Just Friends" Bill Feeley;
 Hot Feet" Margie Glynn; "Dream
 Sweetheart" Randall Mccarthy; Kiss Me Goodnight, Not Good.
 bye," Jim Corrigan; dance special. ty, Dot Smith; You're The One,
 Joe Leggett; By The Fireside.'
 Charles Bedell; Strangers" Bill
 Clashy; "Acrobatic Dance," Dot
 Smith; harmonica selections. Ed.
 ward Rieley; Somebody Loves You" Edward Corrigan; Trick. ling the Banjo Strings" Harold ! Schaller; Kiss Me Goodnight, Francis Grove: dancing deluxe
 McKenna brothers; When Nobody
 Else is Around" Francis Carr
 dance speciality, Dolly Carroll
 grand finale, "Whistle and Blow Your Blues Away"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
SECOND CHURCH
 FORUM SPEAKER
Dr Edward Eddy World Traveller to Be Heard Sunday Night
ON "WAR TORN CHINA"

pr Sherwood Eddy who has just returned from five months in China, will be the speaker at the Forum of the Second Congrega- tional church on Sunday evening at 7:sO o'clock, daylight saving time. His subject will be Five Recent Months Tn War-Torn China" The visit was made at the request of Chinese leaders to stem the rising tide of Chinese communism in that flood-and-famine stricken country. He reached Mukden, in Manchuria, shortly before 1t was invaded by the Japanese. During those first days of alien occupation, he was eyewitness to what actually hap pened. From leading citizens he secured the amazing story of Jap- anese militarism and intrique in Manchuria. Deeply stirred, Dr Eddy cabled to Geneva, England and America. This aroused con- siderable resentment in Japanese circles where 1t was felt that Dr Eddy was taking sides" Dr Eddy, however, was quick to point out that he bore no i'll will toward the Japanese people but that being "a Christian pacifist who has serv- ed notice upon his own government that he will not fight the battles of her militarists, I regard militar- ism, whether in America Or Japan or the world, as a menace"
 Dr Eddy was graduated from Yale in 1891. In 1896 he went to India at his own expense. After fifteen years of work among the students of the Indian empire, he was called to be secretary for Asia for the National Council of the Young Mems Christian association For many years he served in this capacity among the students and officials of India, China, Japan and the Near East. He returned re- gently from his eighth visit to Rus sia, two of which were made by czarist and six to Soviet Russia.
 Before the war, Dr Eddy was engaged with Dr John R. Mott in conducting meetings for students throughout Asia. In China the audiences often reached 5000 in a single night. The officials of China from the president and vice-presi- dent down to the governors and local officials, received Dr Eddy sometimes sending out official proclamations of the meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
''Tea Toper Inn'' at
 Davenport Hall
Production By Crosby High Seniors Largely
 Attended

The initial production of the Crosby high school senior dramatic club, "Tea Toper Inn" was present. ed last evening before a large and appreciative audience in Davenport hall of the Second Congregational church. The play, written by Lind say Barbee, made a most favor able impression on the minds of the entire audience.
 The play concerned a couple of college girls who had yet to face the world, attempting to run a tav- ern to raise a scholarship fund. An
 old maid, aunt of one of the girls
 could see no use in the whole
 proposition and made this point known. When a number of pa- irons had gathered at the tavern one of the girls was reported to have smallpox. This led to a new situation. To make the situation worse there were ghost rappings presumably from former resident of the house. A fire in the final act and an escape through a secret passage brought about a happy ending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
45 Voices In
 Elks' Minstrels
Milk Fund Benefit Next Friday Promises to Attract
 Full House

Present indications point to a IS. R. O. sign on next Friday night when the entire Eiks minstrel show featuring AS voices, will be presented at the Elks hall for the benefit of the school milk fund. The show will be put through g. rehearsal next Monday night un- der the direction of Gene Oviatt. who directed the production when it was put on installation night two weeks ago.
 A new act that is bound to be one of the features of Fridays production, will include quartet singing after the style of the famed Mills Bros. Included in the quartet are Walter Ahearn, poular traffic officer of the police department. who sings bass. George Sullivan of Watertown, who made a big hit with the K. of c. show several years ago, Hugo Langs the Connec- ticut Light & Power company's outstanding singer and Charles Fa- vale, the Nick Lucas of Waterbury who accompanies his songs on the guitar.
 The committee in charge of ar engagements for the event Is com- posed of Health Officer Dr E. j.. Godfrey, John G. Gilmartin. princf- pal of Croft school. Miss Daisy Lord. president of the Waterbury Teachers assocation. Representa- tive Daniel J. Mahaney. George T.. Ryan, florist and Mir Oviatt. Tickets are on sale at Ryan's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23

was under. repair and was not in use fof'vehicles in that excavation was being done and a steam shovel operating. The truck struck the boy and seriously injured him, so that from a bright. normal and &C., tive child he is now alleged to be physical and mental wreck. He is permanently marked and scared about the face and sufferes from a stuttering in his speech, the com plaint charges. l
 The Dessureauxs- Corbett case, brought in the New Haven super for court is the result, of a collision between cars the both parties were riding in last April 9th on Chase Parkway. near the Country club. As a result of his injuries the plaintiff claims he is required to wear a special metal brace on his forearm and wrist. Papers in con- nection with the suit were served by Deputy Sheriff John l.. Gray.
 Tn the suit against the Connecti- cut Co.,, also brought by Mascolo. Mcknight & Dauch, the plaintiif charges Pietro Perugini, 50, was struck by a trolley as he was wait ing to board 1t at South Main street. DeCicco, administrator of Pruginni's estate, alleges in the complaint that the man signaled the trolley to stop, last Feb. 24, but the trolley failed to check it's speed and ran into the deceased. infiict- ing injuries which caused his death. All suits excepting the Des- sureaux action are brought in the local superior court for the first Tuesday of May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
WOnen's Club to
 Meet Outdoors
Ambitious Program Plan-
 ned for May and June

Out door meeting will be held by the Waterbury Business and Pro- fessional Womens club from now on. Two have been planned for May and three for June with oth- CTS to come during the. summer. A group from the local club will go to New Haven on May for a hike on East Rock, leaving on the 1:3O Cheshire car. A bird walk will be held at Fulton park Tuesday evening, May IT in charge of Maude Arnold Supper will be held at the upper lake at 6 o'clock.
 A hike to High Rock is planned for Saturday, June 4, members taking the. Derby trolley at 1:45 from Apothecaries' hall. Supper can be cooked at High Rock for those who wish to do so. Mrs Jeannette Bronneke is in charge of arrangements.
 Miss Cora Crompton, president of the club, has given her annual in- vitation to a picnic at her place in Prospect. Something is being planned for the afternoon, with cards in the evening. Supper is at o'clock. It will be on Saturday the 11th.
 Mrs Bronneke is arranging an outing at Scovill's pond Saturday, June IS. The Wolcott bus for this outing leaves at 2 o'clock.
 A bus will be chartered to go to Danbury for the annual convention of the Connecticut Federation pro- vided enough members are interest ed. A large group of delegates will attend together with the local mem- bers of the state board. Miss Anna Platt, Miss Cora Crompton and Mrs Helen M. Slator. The convention will be at Hotel Green, Saturday, May 14.
 The monthly meeting is to be Edith Sellew in charge of the sup per- Mis- Helen H. Roberts who has done extensive research work in '.ethnology'' at Yale university will be the speaker.
 The last informal supper of the season is planned for May 26 with Miss Myra Somers and Miss May Somers in charge. Miss Ruth Olson and Miss Anna Knapp are arrang- ing the musical program which will follow.
 The May cabinet meeting will be the 11th.
 The May and June bulletin of the club just issued contains an in memoriam for Miss Alice H. Futile who died Mafch 31. Miss Futile was a local member of the club for eight years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
K. Of C. Bowlers
 Banquet Tonight
Dr John w. Fruin Postmaster Prizes to Be Awarded
 Performers

This evening at Lift-the-Latch inn members of Sheridan council, Knights of Columbus, will celebrate the close of a very successful bowl ing tournament. Dr John w. Fruin will act as toastmaster. Daniel F. Parker of the New York Mirror and other we'll known sports writ CTS will be numbered among the guests of honor. Some forty knights will be in attendance for the festivities. Chairman Henry Loughran and his aides, Daniel J. Commerford and Larry Doyle, have arranged very interesting pro- gram of entertainment.
 The "Newsboys" explained by Rddie Byrne, won first place in the tournament with Frank Null laney's "Butchers'' runners-up. They will divide the "spoils." Neil Maloney will be presented with the prize for high three strings. He also finished with the highest individual average and the high est single. The prize for the last named, however, will be divided between James Burns and William T. Harrington. Henry Loughran
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Comites Show a
 Wow At YMCA
One of Finest Amateur Juvenile Entertainments Ever
 Staged in City

One of the finest amateur ju- venile entertainments since the days of the famous Riddles Re- view greeted the audience of over 300 people at the Central Y M c A last night when the Comites club presented it's first annual minstrel and dance. Considerable praise was heaped upon the shoulders of Bill Clasby, the director, and well known entertainer himself, and Eddie Keenan,, leader of the club for the excellent entertainment provided by the cast members averaging in age from to IA years.
 Master Edward Corrigan. year old son of Jimmy Corrigan, well known golfer, brought down the house with his rendition of Some body Loves You.'' He was called back for six encores. Francis Grove, son of Tommy Grove, for mer all Connecticut quarterback for the Waterbury Blues, also scored big hit with Kiss Me Goodnight, Not Goodbye" The three girl dancers, Dot Smith, Mar gie Glynn and Dolly Carroll, the last two youngsters of tender age, came in for loud applause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Mems League of
 Bunker Hill
Staged "The Old District
 School" Last Night

"The Old District School" a comedy, was presented by the Mems league of Bunker Hill last night in the gymnasium of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. The entertainment was largely at- tended and many laughs followed the antics of the members of the cast. The men of the league be- came children for the evening. The school children included Cliff ford Rowland, William s. Curtiss, Gilbert Mertelmeyer, Arthur B.. Howes, John MacLane, Frederick J. Trowbridge, Louis Wenzel, Jesse Phalen, George E. Towle, Chester Colgrove, Fenton F. Niver, E. G. Little, Jesse Burton, Albert N. Burdett, Ralph A. Webb, and Samuel Lincoln. The members of the school committee were E. w. Rogers and Oscar Stroberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Oviatt Chairman
 Of Music Week
Will Serve Fifth Consecutive Time in Waterbury Area
 Names His Committee

For the fifth consecutive year Eugene T. Oviatt will be local chairman of National Music, week, May to 7th as per information received from National Headquar- ters, New York.
 When interviewed this morning MT Oviatt stated that music week is expected to render more service to music this year than ever before in the eight years of its history. Music is never more vital force in human life than it is in a time of stress such as the present. The Music Week on May l to 7th will therefore not merely be illustra- tive of the value of music in an emergency but will stimulate the many musical activities which will continue after the emergency has passed.
 Augustus Zanzig noted music authority and lecturer will be in Waterbury during Music Week through the courtesy of the Ma tional Recreation association and any service organization wishing his services kindly apply to MT Oviatt dial 3-3116.
 The entire music week program will be published during the com- ing week. The local music week committe is as follows: Mrs Edwin H. Jones, Miles I. A. Martin, Prof
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23

gineer will also make a few re- marks. If possible Congressman Edward w. Goss who has mani fested a keen interest in the plans for the erection of the building, will also be present.
 A feature of. unusual interest will be the presence of former postmasters, Major Daniel B. Fitz- patrick, Attorney Edward M. o. Brien and Colonel James Geddes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Sons and Daughters
 of St George Anniversary

The 48th anniversary of the founding of the Sons and Daugh- ters of St George was observed in Foresters hall last night. Ad- dresses of welcome were delivered by Andrew K. Warren and Mrs Ada Ferguson. Solos were ren- dered by William Bower and Marie Birch. Miss Edna Matthews executed a popular dance and a song was rendered by Alfred AL bon. Mrs Mary Bunting sang, and Mrs Bower and Mrs Emma Sasso entertained on the piano. The pro- gram included dancing.
 The committee from the Daugh- ters included Mrs Ferguson, Mrs William Albon and Mrs Rose AL bon. The Sons committee was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Bremen Out
 on Brush Fires
Kept on the Go Nearly All
  Day Yesterday

April is making a strong bid to be recognized as the busiest month. of the year in fire circles. Fifteen alarms were registered yesterday,
 fourteen being for brush fires in various parts of the city and one for a rubbish fire in a barn on' Wolcott street, owned by Mrs Har- ry Welton. 4s
 The brush fires kept the firemer. on the run from 9:37 a. m. to 7:1f. D. m. and included calls from Peach Orchard road, Chestnut ave- nue, Chase Parkway, Warner street, Watertown avenue, Willow street, Raymond street. Melrose avenue, Cooke street, Columbia boulevard, Waterville road, Oak and Wall streets. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
State Session of
 Women Democrats
Will Be Held at Stratfeld Hotel in Bridgeport
 Next Saturday

The biennial convention. of the Connecticut Federation of Demo- cratic Women's Clubs, to be held next Saturday at the Hotel Strat- ford, Bridgeport, promises to be one of the largest in the history of the organization. Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia, state president, will preside.
 Mrs John Flynn, 449 Washington avenue. Bridgeport, is in charge of the luncheon reservations. Mrs John J. Rooney. wife of Judge Rooney of NewsYork. will be among the speak CTS. Mrs Mabel McQueeney. Mrs John F, Kirby. Miss Marie McNa- mara and a large assisting commit tee are now completing arrange ments for the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Townsend Lodge To
 Exemplify Third Degree

Townsend lodge of Odd Fellows will hold a special meeting tonight in odd Fellows hall to~exemplify the third degree. Ten candidates will be initiated. The regular de- gree team has been augmented to 70 members, including a chorus of 20 singers under the direction of W. J. Maton. J. William Gardner is degree master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
To Sing in
 Milford Church

Marcel Doucette, member of the combined high school glee club. will render several solos in the Church of Christ Congregational in Milford, Monday evening, where an attractive concert will be sponsored by George Chadwick Stock. Dou- cette and John Gleason of Water- bury studied under Stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
Federation of
 Women's Clubs
Will Hold Session in Hart=
 ford Next Tuesday

Waterbury will be represented Tuesday at the state convention of the Connecticut Federation of Wo- wen's clubs in Hartford. One of the features of the gathering will be a doll exhibit. Dolls from all parts of the world and represent ing many countries will be includ- ed in the display.
 The exhibit is being assembled by Miss Mary F. Potter. Dolls have been contributed by many members of the federation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-23
SERVICE AT THE
 LOCAL .SYNACOGUES

Rabbi Isadore Byeslau. speaking last night at Temple Israel, de- clared that freedom and the con- tinued search for the Promised Land is the object of all the human race. Members of the. Second church congregation joined with the congregation of Temple Israel in a Passover service. At Beth El synagogue last night Rabbi Harry B. Schwartz stated that men of to- day are free but they do no exer- else their freedom. They follow the crowd and exercise DO original thought, he stated.