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Evening star., 1933-12-15
KENTUCKY WINS AGAIN.

LEXINGTON, KY, December Is
Wildcats maintained
their clean record for the current bas-
ket ball season when they registered
their third straight triumph at the
expense of Marshall College, 48 to 26.
Evening star., 1933-12-15
CHARITY GAME IS OFF.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December IS [P).
The proposed charity foot ball game
between the Portsmouth Spartans and
the Pittsburgh Pirates has been can
celed. Heavy snow caused a postpone
ment of the game last Sunday.
Evening star., 1933-12-15

Long and short wave: tone con-
troll and other features. Lots OF
radio at low cost. Walnut ve.
sneer cabinet.
Evening star., 1933-12-15
QUAIL HUNTERS LUCKY.

The biggest production of quail
Georgia hunters have seen in many
years is attributed to the curtailment
of forest fires.
Evening star., 1933-12-15
KILLS RACING MEASURE.

HONOLULU. December Is R).-The
territorial House yesterday killed bill
that would have legalized horse racing
in Hawaii, with pari-mutuel betting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
MRS W. COWLES
 DIED YESTERDAY
Was Prominent in Civic Work in AnsOnia for
 Half Century
THE FUNERAL PRIVATE

Mrs Mary Mitchell Cowles wife of William A. Cowles. vice-presi- dent of the Ansonja branch of the American Brass company and pres ident of the Ansonia National bank, died at her home yesterday morn ing in Ansonia, after a brief illness. She experienced a paralytic shock Saturday and did not regain con- sciousness.
 Mrs Cowles had lived in Ansonia for over 50 years and was always interested in civic work in Ansonia and associated towns and gave much of her time to worthwhile works. She was a native of this city, the daughter of Charles M. and Mary Foote Mitchell and was born here Apirl IT, 1859. She att tended St Margaret's school in this city, from which she graduated.
 Besides her husband. she is sur- vived by two sons. H. Mitchell Wal lace of this city and John B Wal lace, Jr of New Haven: and five grandchildren. Mary M and Walter A. Wallace of this city and Alice. Julia and William Cowles Wallace of New Haven.
 The funeral will be private and from her home in Ansonia, 76 North Cliff street, tomorrow after noon, time and other arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Sedgwick Guard
 5Oth Anniversary
Plans for Event Discussed at Meeting Saturday
 Night

Plans for the 50th anniversary of the Sedgewick Guards in 1884 were discussed at the annual meet ing of Co. F. 102nd Regiment, at the armory Saturday evening. Co. E is also known as the Sedgewick Guards. Captain Franklin R. White was honor guest at the dinner ser ved.. First Sergeant Robert Mont gomery was toastmaster. Speakers included Captain White. PetSr J.. Shea and officers of the unit.
 Entertainment was presented by Miss Lucy Moss, c. Waterworth. Joseph Acvatura, Joseph Kelly, Barney Dillon, Henry Grenier, James Kelly and Charles Wilson. Lieutenant Colonel William J.. Shanahan was accompanist at the piano for several of the enter tainers.
 Members of the women's com mittee who served the diner in- cluded Mrs Lucy Moss, Mrs Mar garet McCristle. Mrs Mary Freder- ick, Miss Anna Armstrong, Mrs Mary Mccarthy. Miss Evelyn Me- Cathy and Miss Lucy Moss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Inter-Racial Week
 Comes To Close
Pearl Street Community House Presents Strong PrO=
 gram as Final Feature

eration with the National Alliance of Art and Industry. is the fifth to be held in New York. Three travel ing exhibitions have been shown in leading galleries and museums in the principal cities of the coun- try. During it's activity in this work, the Harmon Foundation has noted a growing tendency among the art ists toward freedom of expression and q pride in the treatment of sub jects drawn directly from racial background and tradition.
 Others who took part in the services were Rev A. A. Perry and Shep Mum, A. M. E. Zion church; i; Rev I. w. Reed. Grace Baptist church; s. Jenkins of Hartford N. End Community Work; Mrs Anna Durham, president Women's Social and Study Club of Neighborhood House. Tea was served to out-of- town guests by committee con- sisting of Mrs J. Carter, Mrs A.. Wooders, Mrs R. Grier, Mrs J. Larkin,
 An interesting display of anna teur art and handwork from Wa terbury and Hartford was seen by the assembly of 400 visitors.
 Mrs A. Durham spoke at 6:15 at First Methodist church. Dr N l E. Robinson and William Thomas | have been requested to talk at the Central Y next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

A capacity inter-racial audience filled Pearl street Neighborhood House auditorium yesterday, many standing in the outside hall, to lis- ten to the literary and musical program of the Forum which marked the end of a weeks inten- sive activities for Better Race Re- lations begun by a series Of local addresses February 12, set apart by the Federal Council of Churches for National observance. Mrs Leila T. Alexander reported that twenty two speakers had addressed 27 meetings, most of which were fol- lowed by questions and discus- sions. She thanked those who had helped make it success, and well comed the representatives of Hart ford, New Haven, Waterbury, Prospect churches and the con- munity and presented Dr James D.. Gregg, who acted as chairman at the afternoon meeting. Musical numbers were "Steal Away and Minuet in e., a prelude by Pearl Street Community Children's or chestra; and Paderewski piano | number, "Cracovienne Fantastique' by Mrs William Thomas, of Mill Plain; three spirituals by a chorus of twenty voices directed by Robert | tiss and Mrs E. Calling, accompan- ist, Irving Hunter; and the Negro Anthem and Brotherhood Song by the assembly.
 The speakers of the afternoon was Rev William N. DeBerry of the Dunbar Community League, Spring T at al and informative address. His topic was "What The New Negro is Thinking and Doing" in education, business, health, politics, religion, drama, literature and patriotism. He pointed out that the Negro has in each instance "droDped his bucket where he is"-adapting tra- dition and racial heritage to what he finds in his present environment to produce a contribution distinc- lively his own. He ended by saying: "The Negro asks for nothing be- cause of his race, but also asks that he be denied nothing on that ac- count. He wants just a square deap."
 Lieutenant Burpee Mcintyre, formerly of Waterbury, now in Sal vation Army Social Service in Har- lem and Rev K. Kingston also spoke briefly. stressing the value of individual contributions, regard
 less of race. Miss Inez l.. l.. Alex ander, student at American Inter- national College, Springfield, Mass. spoke on "The Contribution of the Negro to Art and Sculpture.' call ing attention to the Harmon Exhl- bitions announcements of pro- auctions by Negro Artists at the Art Center, February 20 to March 4th. This exhibition of work by Negro Artists. presented in coop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

 OF LITHUANIA Event Celebrated at St Joseph Parish Hall
 Last Night THE l5TH ANNIVERSARY

Presentation of a play and ad- dresses by leaders of the race in this city comprised the celebration of the 18th anniversary of the In- dependence of Lithuania. in St. Jo- seph's hall last night. Those who spoke included Rev Joseph J. Val antiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Alderman John Bender, Rev. J. Kaslauskas, Rev J. Kripas Rev. John Kinta of Elizabeth. N. J., one of the first graduates of St. Joseph's school in Water bury, Dr A. J. Colney and Pro- lessor A. Alexis.
 'The Fair Maid" was the title of the play presented by members of St. Joseph's choir under the d. rection of Professor Alexander Aleksis, choirmaster. Between the acts, vocal selections were pre- sented by Eleanor Banis, Norbert Aleksis, Anastasia Plangas, Elvira Nainis, Sophie and Genevieve Stul- kinskas and harmonica selections by Norbert Aleksis, Edmund Jenu- saitis, Vincent Klimas and Clarence Zorskis.
 Tn the play the leading roles were played by Bernice Zelonas and Peter Eazauskas. Other parts were played as follows: Mother Mrs Stephanis Sparanas; two boarders, Michael Verbickas and John Danbrauskas; matron, Agnes Ulinskas; the Jew, Joseph Ma zeika; Helen's friend, Marcella Andrikas; servants, Anna Stokna and Charles Karinauskas. v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
IRATE BROOKLYN PARENT SENT TO JAIL
Dudonis Given Five Days For
 Chastising Boy
Only Fearful Pleading of Young Daughter Saved Him From Spending Month at Wtaley Avenue Previous Record Against Accused

A snowball battle between kids was responsible for the appear ance in police court this morning of Charles Dudonis, 46, of 24 South Riverside street on the charge of assault and breach of the peace. He was found guilty, given five days in jail and had a former sen- tence revoked. Only the fearful pleading of his young daughter saved him from working the next month in the county jail. The child, a very attractive miss, whose appearance and testimony impress ed court officials, stated that she was throwing snowballs at a neighbours child named "Petie." q threw some snowballs at him, but I missed him." she testified.
 It was claimed that 'Petie" was a crackshot at tossing snowballs and one hit the little girl. Her father became enraged and catch ing hold of "Petie" slapped him so hard that the youngster was parted from one of his teeth. Judge T. V. Meyer had no sym pathy for Dudonis and at first in- tended to send him to jail for his actions and his general conduct for the past few months. The story of a sick wife, no work and 'fhard times" failed to exert half the influence with the court as the child's winning personality. Du- donis got 8 break on her own
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

ing; March 9, Choral Tunes"; i; March 16, Early English Hymn Tunes"; March 23, English Hymn Tunes in America"; and April G., Anthems and Chanting"
 Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Congregational church will instruct the classes in Per sonal Religious Problems" using the following topics: March 2, How Should We Think of God?" March 9, How Should We Think of Christi" March 16, "How Should We Think of the Holy Spirit ?":: March 23, "How Should We Think of the Bible?"; March 30, How Should We Think of Prayer?" and April 6, How Should We Think of Right and Wrong?"
 Rev Moses F. Lowell, pastor of the Second Congregational church will conduct a course entitled. "Great Men in Church History" with the following subjects: March 2, St Augustine; March 9, St. Francis; March 16, Wycliffe; March 23, Savanarola; March 30. Luther and Calvin; and April 6, George Fox and the Inner Light.
 Rev. Richard Hegarty, pastor of The First Methodist church, will conduct question box classes each night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
A Description
 of Sweden Lecture By Rev Mir Gaines at Swedish Baptist
 Church

A description of Sweden was given last night by Rev David F. Gaines of the First Baptist church at the evening service of the Swed- ish Baptist church. Rev MT Gaines has made two trips to Sweden and he desribed his impressions of the country and his understanding of the religious background of the people there.
 A musical program was also off, fered during the evening. the par ticipants being Herbert Bohlin and Erhard Dahlstrom at the organ, the Grace Baptist church male quartet. George Clausin with vio- lin scelections, and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson in vocal selections. Rev Carl A. Stenholm, pastor, intro- duced Rev MT Gaines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

personal appeal to the judge after court.
 Henry Hall, 27, of 19 Hopkins street was fined $10 and costs. Henry went a-calling Saturday night and again Sunday morning and was accused of annoying some friends, who reside on Bishop street.
 Clayton Hubert, 39, of 23 Cot tage Place, obtained a continuance until February 25th. He is charged with operating a vehicle while un- der the influence of liquor. Nolles were entered into the cases of John Viola, IF, of 248 Congress avenue and Peter Crosse, IS, of 20 Law renee street. who were taken into custody on the technical com plaints of vagrancy.
 Simon Yanovich, AS, of the Golf lots ran into police headquarters yesterday noon and claimed he had been stabbed. He uas unable to show any wounds. It developed that he has grown tired of begging a living and wants to go back to Brookside and work for his "eats." He was accommodated to the extent of thirty days.
 Vincent Stankevicz, 49. of 70 Congress avenue was given $5 and costs and thirty days. Trouble in his home caused his arrest. The case of Walter Peck, AZ, of 106 Highland avenue was continued thirty days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Union School Of
 Religion March 2
Course of Five Week Brings Noted Preachers to First
 Congregational

The Union School of Religion and the Union Lenten services will be held at the First Congregational church for five weeks starting March End. The course will be held for one hour beginning at 1915 D. m. and the Union services will follow. Many noted speakers will be heard during the five week period.
 The speakers include: Professor Robert l.. Calhoun of Yale Divinity school on March End; March g.. Rev. John Grafton, pastor of the First Church of Christ, Pittsfield, Mass; March 16, Rev James Cor don Gilkey, pastor of the South Congregational church, Springfield; March 23, Prof. Herbert H. Far mer of the Hartford Theological seminary; March 30, Prof. Halford E. Luccock of the Yale Divinity school; and April 6. Rev Aaron c. Coburn of the Wooster school, Danbury.
 Rev. David r. Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist church, who will conduct the classes in "The Bible, the Book for Today" will have the following topics for his course: March 2, "Historical Backgrounds of the Bible,"; March 9, .How the Bible was Written: The Old Testa- ment'; March 16, "How the Bible was Written: The New Testa- ment"; March 23, "How We Got Our English Bible; and April G., "Our Religious Heritage in the Bible."
 Mrs Newton B. Hobart of Wa tertown, moderator for the general council of Congregational churches of Connecticut will review the book. "Rethinking Missions" for members of all courses.
 The course in "Church Music will be conducted by Miles IA Martin, organist of St. Johns Epis- copal church. His subjects will be: March "Origin of Hymn Sing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Waterburians To
 Attend Session
C. U Alumni and Friends Arrange Dinner at Hartford
 Tomorrow Night

senting the university in the last few years have achieved promi- hence. will report on the condition of athletics and the progress in intra-mural sports.
 In merging the fay and clerical alumni groups new constitution will be adopted at the meeting and new officers representing both branches will be elected. It is be- lieved that Cardinal Hayes of New York will be named honorary president.
 The Friends of Catholic UniveP- sity in Connecticut will be organ ized and will outline plans for ex- tension into each parish of the diO- cese. in accord with the program approved by Pope Plus.
 There are now more than 1000 alumni of Catholic University. large number of whom are in New England. There are about 70 alumni in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Diving Feats at
 Crosby Pool
First Place Won By Donald
 NOOnan of Troop P


 Donald Noonan of troop 22 took first place in. the diving event on the annual Boy Scout swimming meet program Saturday afternoon in the Crosby pool. Ivan Bunnell of troop z was first in the under water swim, Benedict Pranulis of troop 12 took first in the plunge and Richard Rosengrant first in the 20 yard back stroke. The 1GO yard relay was won by troop 12, consisting of Benedict Prannis, Edmund Janusaitis, Anthony Alek saitis and Edward Azukas. Robert Borden of troop was winner of the 40 yard breast stroke and Will liam Bottomly of troop was first in the 40 yard free-styie swim.
 The meet was held under the direction of William Grieve and Burton Guilford, American Red
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

A representative delegation of the Catholic clergy and laity of Waterbury will visit Hartford to- morrow evening to attend a dinner at the Hotel Bond arranged for members of the Catholic Univer- sity alumni and the Friends of the Catholic University, an organ ization which was formed two years ago at the request of Pope Plus. The alumni meeting held in connection with the dinner will be the first national session ever held in New England. Former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile of this city is a vice. president of the or- ganiZation.
 Rt Rev Monsignor James H Ryan, rector of the Catholic Uni- versity. will be the principal guest.
 Rt Rev John J. Milan, bishop of the Hartford diocese, will preside and Rt Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe. auxiliary bishop, will be toastmas- ter. Rev Dr Peter Mclean of Bridgeport, clerical director of the Friends of the Catholic University. will explain the aims of the or ganiZation.
 With Monsignor Ryan, represent ing the university faculty, will be Monsignor Peter J. Mccormick. professor of education and dean of Sisters College. and former direc- tor of education in the Hartford diocese: Rev Francis P. Cassidy, dean of men, and director of ath- letics Arthur J. Bergman.
 Subjects of Addresses
 "The University Faces the Flu ture" will be the subject of Mon signor Ryans address. Monsignor Mccormick will discuss "The Dio- cee of Hartford and the Univer- sity." of especial significance in that his predecessor as rector, the late Bishop Thomas J. Shahan, was at one time chancellor of the Hartford diocese.
 Coach Bergman, under whose tutelage the football teams repre- Yayzle, Russell Mclean, John Chepurna, David Christie Anedio Aricurr, Howard Kemp, John Gud- Zunas and Charles Spino /
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Feb 2O--UP)- Forecast for tonight and Tuesday:
 Maine: Rain on the coast and snow or rain in the interior, slight ly warmer in north portion to- night; Tuesday partly cloudy and colder.
 New Hampshire: Cloudy, possibly preceded by snow or rain, slightly warmer in southeast portion to, night: Tuesday partly cloudy and colder.
 Vermont. Cloudy, possibly pre- ceded by light snow or rain to. night; Tuesday partly cloudy and colder, probably light snow in north portion.
 Massa chusetts: Cloudy, probably preceded by rain in east portion tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy and colder.
 Rhode Island: Cloudy, possibly preceded by rain tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy and colder.
 Connecticut: Partly cloudy slightly colder tonight and Tues dav.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
New Name for
 Leavenworth Clubs

Henceforth the Tech Science and Occupations clubs of Leavenworth high schools will be known as the Leavenworth Polytech club. The purpose of the merger is to show the boy all of the various trades he may wish to pursue. At the merger meeting the following were pres ent: Dante Montamessa, Rocco Donofrio, Peter BraZis, Peter Les sock Kenneth Morton, Achille De Rose, Francis Nash, Carl Davano, Fred Stimley, Wilbur Trask, Louis Davis, Herbert Painter, Frederick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20
Herbert $. Smith at
 Sunday Noon Club
Spoke on the Psychology of Unemployment at
 Second Church

Herbert S. Smith, secretary of the Y. M. c. A., in talk delivered yesterday at the meeting of the Sunday Noon club of the Second church, declared that the people to-day are more religious due to the depression. He said that tho slump, like any period of history where there has been suffering and hard times. is making people think more. '"rhe Psychology of Unemployment" was the title of his talk. Following the address Mir Smith answered many questions relative to the methods used in the "Y" in handling unemployed men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

Cross examiners for the local council. The judges were: Fred erick Vaill, Anthony Santoro, and Raymond Ingram. David Noonan and Eugene Beadle, Jr. timed. Carleton Johnson refereed and Burton Guilford was clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-20

Yayzle, Russell Mclean, John Chepurna, David Christie Anedio Aricurr, Howard Kemp, John Gud- zunas and Charles Spino /
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-06
Clergyman Stops
Services to Lead
Hunt for Bad Man.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, March GA min
lister yesterday quietly dismissed
his flock in the midst Of the
morning service. warned the men
to arm themselves, changed his
frock coat for one bearing q
deputy sheriff's badge and led .
posse OF several hundred In cap
turing a desperate suspect.
The Rev. A. c. Peacock was
delivering his sermon In the
Central Christian Church when
Charlie Pourron entered and told
him he had seen a Negro
carrying a shotgun and acting
suspiciously in the West End sec
ton of Atlanta, where two per-
sons have been killed by burglars
recently.
Mr.. Peacock stopped his ser
mon, told the men to go home
and get your guns" and then. in
his capacity as a deputy sheriff,
led them and their neighbors in
a chase that resulted in the
wounding and capture Of the
Negro, identified by officers as
RAIDER Davis
Sheriff L. D. Hightover OF
nearby Henry County said Davis
had left clothing at the home Of
another Negro that had been
identified as belonging to, w. E.
Stanley, 10, q farmer, whoie body
was found last week covered with
bricks and straw In . ashallow
grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-06
FLETCHER DISBARMENT
DECISION IS AFFIRMED
Charges Lawyer Regulated As
signment Of Part Of Fee Re-
viewed by Appeals Court.

The District Court Of Appeals today
sustained the action Of the District Su-
preme Court In. disbarring from its
practice Edmond c. Fletcher. a mem
Der OF its bar. Fletcher was disbarred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-06

the company was low bidder on an issue
Of $50, 000, 900 Of Port Authority bonds.
Ramsey testified he understood his
loan had been obtained from the Ma
tional City Bank through Barrett, a
vice president Of the bank and also a
friend of Ramsey's of long standing.
Barrett testified he had Ramsey's note,
but he told the committee he could
not find it.
The statement issued tonight by the
Port Authority chairman follows:
Our general manager, Mr.. John E.
Ramsey, has indicated desire to be
relieved from the performance Of his
duties to avoid any embarrassment to
the Port Authority.
Il have declined to accede to his re-
quest at this time, but after comforting
with number of my colleagues on the
commission we think there should be a
complete investigation of this matter
made by the commissioners of the Port
Authority
with this in view, have named
Alexander J. Shamberg. Gen. William
c. Heppenheimer and Howard s. Gull
man as a special committee to make a
thorough investigation forthwith and
to report at the earliest practicable mo-
ment what they find to be the true
facts and their recommendation in
regard thereto"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-03-06
RECEPTION IS GIVEN
FOR MISS PERKINS
Labor Secretary introduced by
Ruth Bryan Owen and
Dolly Gam.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Frances Perkins, the new Secretary
Of Labor, was introduced to govern
mental and political women of the
Capital at a reception yesterday by
Ruth Bryan Owen, assisted by Dolly
Gam. The reception brought to-
gether q roomful Of women notab
many Of whom are, or have been,
political foes or friendly rivals.
Mrs. Owen had been much men
toned for that first woman in the
cabinet post" that Frances Perkins
got. as Labor Secretary.
And last October. Mrs. Owen was al
most q city-by-city campaign op-
ponent to Dolly Gam.
Grace Abbott, Children's Bureau
chief, doomed for a cabinet post in
the Republican regime. was there,
smiling her keen satisfaction that Miss
Perkins had been appointed.
Mable Walker Willebrandt Of little
cabinet" ranking in the Coolidge
regime. chatted gayly with the Demo-
cratic women-among them Mary Dew
son, ''right-hand woman" to Jim
Farley: Jean Springfield Whittemore
Of Puerto Rico. Emily Newell Blair.
Missouri, and LAvinia Engle, Maryland.
Looking on with smiling interest was
Fannie Hurst, the novelist, Mrs. Owen S
house guest.