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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Court NOlles
 Pinto Charge
Complaining Witness Fails
 to Appear This Morning

Carese Pinto, 6S, of Al Union street, charged with violating the pawnbroker law, was granted a nolle in city court by Judge John F. McGrath this morning when the chief complaining witness failed to put in an appearance for the sec- ond time. The recommendation for the nolle was made by Prose- cutor Emil Hummel after explain ing that one Bertrand Wedge of Bethany who claimed he was left holding the bag" failed to show up.
 MT Humme1 told the court that Wedge came to town several days ago and left a suit case containing clothing at Pinto's cobbler shop as a security for small loan. When he went back to redeem his bag he claimed the clothing was miss ing and proceeded indignantly to the prosecutors office with his story. The case was set for trial yesterday but Mir Wedge was not present. The case was again put down for to-day. Mir Wedge did not appear. He still has the bag.
 A nolle was entered In the case of Benjamin Gromet, 3S, of 63 Bishop street, charged with reck- less driving. Mir Hummel ex- plained the accused figured in a with another car on Bishop street and slight damage resulted to the other machine. The in- surance company covering Gro- met's machine agreed to meet the cost and prosecution was dropped. Continuance until the goth was granted Jacob Reihl charged with operating under the influence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09

Stone; chairman of the white cross overseas, Mrs Charles Hine; dis trict visitation chairman, Mrs P. l.. Dixon; program chairman, Mrs Clarendon Nickerson; sewing chair man, Mrs Fl. M. Worth; member ship, Mrs P. J. Chabot; kitchen supplies, Mrs Harry Fenton; audi tors, Mrs George Stevens and Mrs Nelson Holcomb; pianists, Mrs Marggraff and Mrs Dixon. Follow ing the business meeting q. conse- cration service for the new officers was held. Refreshments were ser we'd and a social hour enjoyed.
 The St Mary's Hospital Aid so- ciety will hold their annual meet ing at the nurses home on South Elm street on Monday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. Officers for the year will be elected and plans outlined. As there will be important busi- ness 1t is hoped that there will be a large attendance.
 Invitations have been received for the wedding of Miss Eunice Thompson Northrop, to George Wesley Burt of Babylon, L. l., which will take place at the Con- gregational church of West Haven, Saturday afternoon, the 18th at 4 o'clock. Miss Northrop a graduate of Wilby High school and valedic- torian of her class, is the daughter of Willis D. Northrop, for many years mechanical superintendent at the Chase Metal Works. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Donovan Appeals
 For Milk Fund
Overlook Cottage Park Club Hears School Head Tell
 Virtues of Plan

Dr Michael c. Donovan, super intendent of schools, in his address on "The School Milk Fund" at Columbia school last night to members of the Overlook Cottage Park club stated that $3.950.77 Is needed for this charitable cause If it is to be continued until May 22. To date $6,450.17 has been donated to the fund which cares for 2,S17 children day at the cost of $S4.51 q day.
 The school head stated that Dr Edward Godfrey and himself have often, through the press, continual ly begged the people for money but added that t:Ie citizcns realized the situation and donated very kindly. He noted too, that the amount on hand, if distributed at the present rate, will carry up to March 10 and is confident that To- cal people will make up the re- mainder and make it possible to carry through the worst period in years
 He added that teachers, princi- pals, Milk Fund officials and milk dealers have cooperated wonder fully in the distribution of the milk, keeping the accounts straight and general supervision of the situation Health department off, cials cooperatcd greatly with the teachers in obtaining the correct number of undernourished chill dren. Then too he stated that of the approximate 19,000 local school children in all grades, the sCpplY this year, considering the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Harris To Speak
 At Elm City Forum
Relief Director to Tell New Haven How. Waterbury
 Cares for Its Under Employed

William M. Harris, chairman of the local Mutual Aid Unemploy- ment committee. will be the speaker tomorrow evening at the New Haven Open Forum in the Elm City Methodist Episcopal church. "Can a City Solve It's Unemployment?", will be MT Harris topic.
 In announcing that Mir Harris was to be the speaker. Dr George S. Lackland, secretary of the forum, said: Unemployment IS the greatest problem confronting the world today and our Forum committee wanted q many to dis cuss 1t who was more than theorist.
 "Mr Harris plan has been used as model all over the United States. President Hoover com mended the plan in personal let ter as most distinguished piece of work which constituted q na- tional contribution. The plan pro- vides work rather than funds Tor the unemployed"
 The announcement. of tomor- rows Forum contains the infor- nation for New Haven residents that Mir Harris was associated with the Sational Red Cross, was direc- tor of the Fort Lauderale area Tn Florida during the 1928 disaster and was sent to direct flood reliet work in the Mississippi valley ana in Vermont in 1927 and 1928.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09

economic condition, is only 300 more than last year.
 Data secured from the school superintendent's address last night follows:
 l. Total number of bottles giv- en last year, 233,6ss.
 2. Total cost, S7,010.49. 3. Number pupils per day last year. average day toward the end of the year, 2,326.
 {. Time covered last year, Nov goth to May 22nd.
 5. Date of beginning this year, Nov 9th.
 6. Date of closing if we keep up to last year, May 22nd.
 z. Number of pupils receiving free milk to-day, 2,S17, (S4.51 per day).
 8. Number of school days from now to May 22nd, 87.
 9. Total estimated cost from now to May 22nd. $7,352.37.
 10. Cost this year to date, $3,- 04S.57.
 II. Total estimated cost for the year, $10.40O.O0.
 IF. Total amount of 19S1-32 fund to date, $6.450.17.
 13. Estimated d d it o n l amount needed if the work is to be carried on until May 22nd. $3.95O.77.
 IA. Amount now in the fund, if distributed at the present rate, would carry it up to March 10th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Odd Fellows
 to Entertain

General Edwin N. Quimby of Manchester. N. H.. Commanding Patriachs Militant Odd Fellows of the world will visit Connecticut on Monday. Jan 11tht at the !. 0. O. F. Temple, on North Main street. The department commander of Connecticut has issued his orders to assemble the Connecticut Regi- ment, also Ladies Auxiliaries. The meeting will open at s:30 p. m.
 General Quimby assumed com mana of the Patriarchs Militant army in September 1880, succeed. ing General Fred II. A. Hahn of Columbus. Ohio. He is paying his official visit to Connecticut in com piianee with the wishes of his commnnder-in-ehief. the grand sire of the sovereign grand lodge. The operating heads of the various branches have also been invited by the department commander 10 he present on this occasion as the message which the general brings from the grand sire is intended not only for the Patriarebs Militant army. but Co all Odd Fellows in general.
 Grand master 0f inc grand lodge 0f Connecticut. Nelson N. Bowes. Of Naybr00k. as well ns the Grand Patriarch sf inc Grand Enenmp. nssel sf ceansetieuL Walter B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Insurance Policy
 Ordered Cancelled
Lynch Loses $l, 1000 Issue on Deceased Wife-Conl-
 pany Alleges Misrepresentation

interrogated the recipient of the policy concerning whether she had ever suffered from an accident, un- dergone surgical operation or had received medical treatment in any hospital. ,
 The company claimed the an- swers were in the negative and that the policy was then issued. The company pointed out at the hearing, however. that 1t learned the defendants wife had been q patient at St Mary's hospital on April 23, 1926. and had undergone an operation on May 0d. 1926. 1t further claimed that the policy was lapsed twice because due pay ments were not met, but that rein- statements were made. On the two occasions when permission for re- instatement was requested, the company again asked questions relative to sickness or operations and again the answers were in the negative, 1t was averred.
 December of 1928, but the com pany discovered the misrepresen- tations and upheld the payment of the policy. The company then brought the civil action asking the court to declare the policy can- celled and have 1t returned to the company. It further asked that the defendant be prevented from bringing any action to recover on the policy.
 In all of the above contentious, Judge Booth finds for the com- Dany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Society

The Sykes Memorial lecture, sponsored annually by the students of Connecticut college in memory of Dr Frederick Sykes, the first president of the college, will be given by Arthur Guiterman, noted author and poet, in the college gymnasium Wednesday evening. January IS.
 Arrangements for the lecture are in charge of Mary Elizabeth Wyeth '31 of New York and Frances l.. Buck '32 of Evanston, III. The proceeds of the lecture will go into the Sykes Memorial fund which will be used eventually in the con- struction of student alumnae building on the campus.
 Miss Rosemary Mclaughlin of Walnut street entertained num- ber of her friends at her home re- gently. Games and music were en- joyed and q German supper was served. Those attending were: Misses Pauline Gray, Violet Hay, Beatrice Moreau. Anna Craft. Pa tricia Mclaughlin. Rosemary Me- Laughlin and Hyland Fehrs. John Heuer, Robert Wagner, Thomas Crowley and William Bowen.
 The Piedmont Literary club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Cora Wilmot of Baldwin avenue. Mrs Edgar Simmons gave talk on 'Jane Addams." Tea was served following the meeting. The next gathering will be held on Wednesday when Mrs Ernest Whit ney will review the life of Joel Chandler Harris.
 The annual meeting of the Wo- mems Missionary and social union of the First Baptist church was held on Wednesday afternoon at the parlors. Mrs George Angle was in charge of the devotional services and Mrs Eben Terry spoke on Prayer" Musical selections were given by Miss Thelma Race, Mrs Paul Marggraff and Mrs Wilbur AL len. The hostesses for the meeting included Mrs Fred Willett, Mrs Charles Hine, and Mrs Arthur Pur- inton. Annual reports were read and messages were grven by the presi-- dent, Mrs Wilbur Allen, and vice president, Mrs David P. Gaines. Members of the nominating com mittee were Mrs J. Russel Putnam, Mrs A. E. Sault. and Mrs Eben Ter. ry. The officers elected included president, Mrs Wilbur Allen, (re- eIected): vice. president. Mrs Jhon H. Foster; secretary, Mrs w. F.. Van Tassel (re-elected); treas urer. Mrs G. A. 'Rempher (re-elect- ed; chairman of foreign missions, Mrs A. l.. Mulloy; chairman of home missions. Mrs c. P. Haight (re-elected; chairman of Christian America nization. Mrs P. A. Marg- graff (re-eiected): chairman of the white cross overland, Mrs J.' A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09

An insurance policy in the amount of $1,000 which James J. Lynch, former member of the fire department, held on the life of his wife, is ordered cancelled and turned back to the New York Life Insurance company under a deci- sion handed down in superior court to-day by Judge John Rich- ards Booth. The decision also en- joins the defendant fireman from bringing any civil action in the courts to recover on the policy on the grounds that misrepresenta- tions were made to the company's agent when the policy was issued.
 The action was tried before Judge Booth here several weeks ago at which time he reserved de- cision. It was the company's con- tention that the policy was issued to Mrs Lynch, since deceased, on July 9, 1926. The insurance com pany claimed that its agent first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
BRIDGE BATTLE IS CONCLUDED;
 NO CASUALTIES
Ely Culbertson Won From Sydney Lenz and Both Still Cling to Their Systems
BY IT, ALLEN SMITH

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, January 9 - (UP) -- To bridge players in Indiana or California, from coast to coast, let 1t be known finally that Ely Gull bertson won from Sydney Lenz. Culbertson, playing his last night with his wife as partner, ended the far famed Culbertson-Lenz con- tract bridge match 8,980 points ahead. That, good people, is the end of the battle of the century. Said MT Culbertson:
 My system is unsurpassed" Said Mir Lenz:
 "I defy anybody to look at the cards, and see how they have been going and to say that the system employed by Ely Culbertson has proven superior to the new officia. system"
 That was about all that was said when this epochal contest came to close, after 0 solid month. As soon as the Messrs Culbert- son and LenZ dropped their last cards on the table, q tremendous lot of people started gathering around to find out how many aces, kings, honor tricks, sets, doubles, redoubles, psychic bids, honest bids and games were made. Haywood Broun, for instance, says to Ely Culbertson. he says: 1T got an idea. I challenge you to produce a team that will beat my team at a game of duplicate poker. Duplicate poker has never been played before. but sat at home today and figured it out"
 Now! Let's get down to this final session. Nothing since King Tut-Ank-Aman was laid away, could ever equal what happened.
 Lewis Copeland. a publisher. who says he gave Haldeman-Julius his start in life with his blue books - was in charge of the gate. and he entertained more people than at tended the democratic national convention in 1924.
 The statistical hounds counted up the aces. the kings. the honor tricks and the houses cut. But they didn't figure one thing what the bridge match meant.
 Your correspondent gives you the important facts in the follow ing paragraphs.
 So far as bidding systems are concerned - nothing.
 DO Ihf hs pFiuse piaybB ID So"' cerned--cuibertson
 So far as gentlemaniiness is con cerned-LenZ.
 So far as genius is concerned - Ely culbertson.
 So far as fun is eoDcerned-the press.
 But to sum 1t all up honestly. Ely culberts0n -- who thought Of it, who put t over. who saw that it got over, is a great snowman, way greater than the late r. T, Bapnum,
 He promoted this bridge match, simply by pastnring one Of the most conservative men in bridge circles, He annoyed Sydney LeDz go psrsisteniiy that his challenge could not be overlooked,
 They played -- and they played for month and It came out last night that cuIberts0n was ssso points ahead,
 50 that lhe big bridge match lbai yOn have been reading Aii about, had they befn plapIns for 4 tenth Of q eeni polpi NOii1 have cost sidney fsens tf.s0. Ter' rifle. isn't iif
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
343 Homes Visited By Mrs. Jackson
 Past Four Months
273 People Received in Office of District Nurse for Waterbury Anti Tuberculosis League - "A Patients Waiting for Admission to State SanatOria

12 clinics at which S7 examinations have been made by Dr Gibson of the Undercliff Sanatorium at Meri- den and Dr James J. Hennessey, medical director of the Isolation hospital. Mrs Jackson has per- sonally transported 12 patients to the state sanatoria.
 It is interesting to note in Mrs Jackson's report that at present there are 24 patients waiting for admittance to the state sanatoria. It is expected that some of these patients will be admitted on Feb ruary 1st when the state opens the new wing of its hospital at Hart ford.
 All of this work is supported by the sale of tuberculosis seals. Consequently, it is of interest to note that about $3,600 has been received so far from this source. over 900. people have not yet re- sponded to the appeal, either by returning their seals or by sending money to the society. Tt is hoped that many of these people will do so as their support is very much needed this year." Mrs Jackson reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
"COMPROMIsED" CAPTAIN
 THUNDER AND "CA1CH AS CATCH CAN" AT NEW GARDEN


 compromised" the dramatic screen romance now showing at the New Garden theater, has been rated as one of the best problem pictures of the year by critics. It treats of the effort of an unedu- cated girl to hold the love of man of wealth and position after circumstances have forced them into marriage. Ben Lyon and Rose Hobart head the featured cast, which includes Delmar Wat son, Juliette Compton, Claude Gil- lingwater. Bert Roach, Emma Dunn and others. John Adolf di- rected. Midnight cattle-rustling parties, fast rides over the nesas of the badlands of old Mexico, are features of Captain Thunder, which Is the co-feature picture of bor- derland, love and adventure in which Fay Wray and Victor Var conf head the all star cast.
 The comedy feature is Catch As Catch Can" with Thelma Todd. and Zaza Pitts and short sub- jects.
 The extra feature tonight Is Country Store" when 30 baskets of choice eatables will be given to the patrons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
MISHAP ON
 MERIDEN ROAD

An automobile operated by Miss Dorothy Sylvester of 22 Berkeley avenue, Hartford. was badly dam- aged in an accident on the Meriden road yesterday afternoon. Miss Sylvester in a statement to Patrol man William Dwyer stated that she was forced off the highway by a passing car. The machine went down an embankment and over- turned on the trolley rails. She escaped injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09

Mrs George T., Jackson, district nurse for. the Waterbury Anti-Tu- berculosis league, has made the following interesting report cover ing the months of September, Oc- tober, November and December.
 Mrs Jackson states that she has visited 343 homes and has received 273 people in her office. She has made the necessary preparation for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
DuELLING PLOT DISCOVERED.
Tin Soldier and Teddy Bear to
 Cross Swords

Cross Swords.
 On Saturday afternoon, January 30, the stage of the Waterbury Woman's club will be the scene of duel between Pidgeon Toes, the teddy bear with the blue bow, and the captain of the Tin Soldiers. And all because the wicked Jack in-the-box, Garoo, Is in love with Lovely Lysa the paper lady, and had his rival pushed out the win- dow. Pidgey Is sure he saw Garoo tell the tin soldiers to do the push ing, and the captain has challeng- cd Pldgey to duel to disprove the charge.
 The members of the cast of "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" the Junior league children's play. have been taking fencing lessons in prepara- ton for the event, and straight from the Armory have come the tin soldiers instructions in should. ering arms. It Is even rumored that boxing expert may be called In If the rivalry between Garoo and Montmorency MacGinnus, the steadfast tin soldier. becomes too intense. Whom should Lovely Lysa cheer for? The toys are all in turmoil. It is hoped the right side will win, but anyway the duel is sure to be exciting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Filley to. Address |. Com. Forest Assn

New Haven, Jan 9.-Walter O.. Filley, forester of the Connecticut Experiment Station. will address the afternoon session of the Connecticut Forest and Park association. which will hold its an- nual meeting Saturday at the school of forestry. Yale university. His subject will be "Connecticuts State Forests and Parks"
 The meeting will be divided into three conferences, on forest land owners problems. on roadside woodland reservations, and on for est trails of the state. Theodore l.. Woolsey, of New Haven, is presi- dent of the association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
LINEMAN INJURED
 BY FALL FROM TREE

Henry BesermeauX. 3S, of 937 South Main street was painfully injured yesterday afternoon when he fell from tree in WatertOwn. He was admitted to the Waterbury hospital suffering from fractures of both wrists and lacerations about the face and hands. Besermeaux is a lineman in the employ of the Connecticut Ligth & Power com pany and was engaged in pruning a tree at the time of the accident. Ills escape from more serious in- juries is considered remarkable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
yoLANDA GLIB OFFICERS

The Y0Iandn Club Held Ilb hns nuai election ThursdAy evening at q meeting conducted at its club rooms on West Main street. A business meeting followed the elee. ton Of officers, Plans for a card party were discussed. The follow. Ing officers were named,
 President, Jane Y. Iianand0; vice president, Edith cai0; treas. urer, Mary Martin; secretary, uraea f,oveiree, eeffaspondlnH secretary, Lillian A, iianaDfi0i ehasrmah 0f entertaining commit fee, Katherine iinee0ierei Aaslsis aBis, Clara hsBdors and Lena ciafiene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
Successful Foremen"

Successful Foremen' was the title of q talk delivered last night by Fl. R. MacFadden of Hartford at q meeting of the local branch of the American Electro-Platers society in Engineers hall. MT Mac Fadden Is associated with the Ar row, Hart and Hegeman Manufac- turing company of Hartford. He exhibited n group of finished metal products which won first prize at a exhibition In Washington rccently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09
REV MIR LOWELL ON
 "THE COST OF WAR"

Rev Moses F. Lowell of the Sec ond church spoke last night at the Y. M. c. A. on "The Cost of War" Chase Kimball, who is conducting a series of discussions on dlsarma- ment, presided at the session. Rev MT Lowell declared that this coun- try has been cowardly since the war in the way 1t has worked for peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-09

The following officers of the Recreation Rod and Gun club were elected last night: President, Peter FitzHenry; vice-president. Gerald Mooney; secretary, William Muus; treasurer, Louis Eastwood; finan- cial secretary, Donald Seaver; field captain, Andrew J. Cooney; assist ant field captain, William J. Lati- mer; trustee for three years, George Wheeler. e.
 Plans were made for the annual game dinner tonight at the clubs quarters. Fish and Game Commis- sioner Thomas Fl. Peck of Wilton is expected to be present and de- liver an address.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-12-02
Legends Cluster About
World.Famous Pearls

Since the time Of Cleopatra pearls
Of great value have figured In ro-
mantle as well as commercial history.
Pliny records probably the two most
famous, those that Cleopatra wore In
her ears, and II is a well-remembered
story Of how she dissolved one In
wine and drank it to win a wager
with Antony. In the Sixth century
the Peroz pearl was even then valued
as high as $4,000. Charles the Bold
In the Fifteenth century owned an
other valuable and famous pearl,
while ranking with it were the
TarareQui and Ovied0 pearls and the
celebrated ia Peregrina" (the incom-
parable) belonging TO Philip II and
which came from Panama. The pearls
Of Mary Stuart, Of Queen Elizabeth,
together with those of the great
moguls and shahs have their coun-
terpart in such famous American
collections as the Morgan-Tiffany and
the Gould pearls; another famous
collection, the Van Buren, pearls, a
gift from the Imam Of Muscat, is in
the National Washington
Star.