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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
GOOD NEWS! SWIMMING POOLS GET CLEANED
LIGHTNING FRANKS AT THITCHCOCKLAKE
Caused Much Excitement But Did Not Do Much
 Damage
SCARED RESIDENTS

A mammoth tree standing near ly 50 feet in height on the side of John J. Bergin, Jr's. summer es- tate on the upper lake in the Mor- ris park section of Lake Hitchcock was struck by lightning Saturday evening during the rain storm and huge brances fell to the roof of the Bergin home soaring the people preparing for bed.
 Although the lightning failed to knock down the tree, several limbs were tossed to the ground knock ing down an aerial and other things in it's path. The tree is situated near the Ideal House and yester- day and today was visited by many curious onlookers.
 A second bolt of lightning made a complete circuit of the Askler Grocery store on the corner of Gen. tral ave. and Pratt Lane in the same district few minutes after the tree was struck, going through the water pipe, but recording no damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Park Department Recognizes Warm
 Weather Demand
Will Be Ready Early in June -Wading Pools Also to Be Available for Youngsters Lakewood Beach to Be Open to Public Decoration Day

Swimming and wading pools of the city are being readied for open ing within a couple of weeks. The warm weather of the last several days has caused anxious swimmers to turn toward the city swimming pools at Hamilton and Chase Parks with the thought of an early dip.
 Irving W. Harrison, superinten- dent of parks stated to-day that the wading pools at Fulton and Wash ington parks would be opened the same day the swimming pools are officially opened.
 Lakewood beach, however, MT Harrison said. would be officially opened for the season on Decora- ton day. The various amusements at the park will be in shape for the use of the patrons. The beach this year will be much improved over last year. For instance, there are number of new lockers in- stalled in the bath house for both the ladies and men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
OBITUARY

ROPLIS-Willlam Roplis, aged I5 years, son of Mrs Elizabeth Roplis and the late Andrew Roplis of 52 Anderson avenue, died this morning after brief illness. He was born in Waterbury and was n member of the freshman class at Leavenworth high school.
 He is survived by his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Roplis and one sis. ter. Anna of Newark, N. J.
 The body was removed to the fu- neral home of Thomas Colasanto of 932 Bank street from where the funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 ATCHISON-Robert E. Atchison, age 65 years, died last night at his home, Colonial avenue, Mid- dlebury. He was formerly resi- dent of Waterbury. He is survived by his wife, Daisy Kimball Atchi- som two sons, Edwin c. and Law renee J. Atchison all of Middle bury; four grandchildren: three brothers, W. J. Percy. and Erwin C. Atchison; and one sister, Miss Margaret A. Atchison, all of Sher- man.
 Funeral services will be at the home Wednesday at o'clock. Burial will be in New Milford. Friends may call at the home to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 OBRIEN-Mrs Catherine Cole man O'Brien. widow Of Clarence W. O'Brien, of 14 Central avenue died early yesterday morning at St Mary's hospital after brief illness. Mrs O'Brien was n native of New York city, the daughter of the late Timothy and Ellen (McCann) Coleman. Coming to Waterbury at q very early age she had made her home here since then except for few years during which she resided In Naugatuck. She was married in the old Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton and had been q devout com municant of that church all her life. .,,
 Mrs O'Brien was a woman of kind and lovinu diSpocitiop and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Hundreds OfLocaL Girls AWdit Outcome OF The Democrats
 MG-M Screen ests on Ihursddy
Final Hours of Contest Brought in Many Addi- tional Applications, the Best of Whom Will Be Screened and Given Voice Tests at the Pale ace Theater at 9 p. m. Thursday Evening

Feverish activity attends the se- lection of the winners of the Wa terbury Democrat and Metro-Gold- wyn-Mayer contest, in their efforts to secure from Waterbury i'm possi- ble a future motion picture star to be featured right away in a picture with the great Marie Dressler.
 The contest has closed, hundreds of photos of the contestants have been received and the judges are now separating the wheat" from the "chaff'' and in tomorrow's is- sue of the Democrat the first pho- tos of the lucky gorls and children will be shown.
 A sound test, taken by the special apparatus, that is carried by the truck shown above. would cost, even if it were possible to be for tunate enough. to be allowed to take the test, a minimum of $500, to those selected by the judges this will be given absolutely free.
 Tests Thursday Night
 The tests will take place on the Palace theater stage, this Thurs day night at 9 D. m., and prior to the test the contestants will be re-
 
 dressing the mike, will be made up by special representative oi the Max Factor corp. the worlds most famous makeup artists, and with all the glamour and lighting of the regular studio, they will be afforded Their chance of taking { step that may mean to them future riches and prestige.
 As stated before hundreds of Wa terburians have enrolled and the final selection will bring to this tes the pick of the 'girlhood' of oul town and also the most likely can didates among the kiddies.
 Travelling Studio Coming
 The travelling studio. above, no the one that arrived here last week carries as its complement, every. thing necessary for the proper talk. ing and lighting of the stage ant you will see film shot, exactly as il is done in Hollywood, and also ir order that there may be no slip. up, one of the directors of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios vii also be along and vii attend to the details, that is setting the subjects right, and doing everything possi. ble to make this contest grea, success.
 Efforts are being made to bring to Waterbury for this test. as g special attraction William Coyle, a former resident. now one of the leading technicians in the movie capitol" to handle the proceedings if we are fortunate enough to dc the Waterbury contingent will have a head start on other groups, as this man is the best in the world in his line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
$lO,OOO REWARD FOR SLAYERS IN
 RIDLEY CASE
Relatives of Millionaire Offer the Money for As= sassins Who Killed Him and Secretary

New York, May o2-CUP) The county grand jury will be aske d today to return John Doe indict- ment against the murderer of AL bert Ridley, millionaire eccentric, and Leo Weinstein. his secretary, at the same that it acts on the case against two accountants charged with defrauding the aged real estate dealer of $2l0.00O.
 In another development of the strange crime, relatives of Ridley will appar in surrogate's court to six for the posting of reward of $10,000 for the arrest of the assa S. sin who battered both men to death in their subterranean office. The accountants, Arthur J. Hoff- man and George Goodman. were said by police to have confessed tu participating with Weinstein in a scheme to mulct the nearly blind recluse by pretending to do repair work on his properties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
CUARDSMEN AND
 VOLUNTEERS IN FIGHT ON FIRES
800 Citizens, Many of Them Women, Battled During Night to Quench Forest Flames

Ninal Haven. Me, May 22-UP)i National Guardsmen and an army of more than 500 volunteers battled during the night to save cottages and buildings in the wake of forest fires sweeping Fox is-l lands. Hundreds of acres of tim berlands were burned over by the fires that started Saturday. Wee men at North Haven were organs ized to keep the roofs of. the village from catching fire. Trenches were dug and back fires started along a four-mile stretch. A constantly veering wind of gale force height ened the difficulty of battling the blaze.
 A stable and windmill on the edge of the village were 1evelled. Communication with the mainland was disrupted when the cable to Rockland was burned. Many cot- tages were menaced, including those of D. c. Carpenter of St Louis and Mrs w. B. Clark of Bal tirlore, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22

her charitable nature had won for her a host of friends who will be deeply grieved to hear of her
 death. She was devoted wife and mother and her spirit of friendli-
 ness and sterling character acquir- ed for her the sincere friendships | which she held throughout her life | especially among the pioneer Irish residents.
 Mrs O'Brien is survived by one daughter, Mrs Michael O'Connell; one granddaughter, Helen Mary O'Connell and half brother, Frank Coleman of Hollywood, Calf.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home at s:30 o'clock tomorrow morning to tho Church of the Immaculate Concep.
 ton where a solemn high mass ot requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the fam. fly plot in old St Joseph's ceme. tery.
 Friends may call at the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street this afternoon and evening.
 MTG LL-Mrs Katherine Mitchell, age 63 years, widow of George Mitchell, died yesterday morning after brief illness at her home on Hillcrest avenue, Oakville. The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs Albert F'ilippone on Colonial street, Oakville, from where the funeral will take place tomorrow morning to the church of St Mary Magdelin. Oakvil!e, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Mrs Mitchell is survived by two sons, Paul of New York and John of Oakville, and two daughters, Mrs Charles Bender and Mrs Albert Filippone of Oaliville. She was q native of Lithuania and came to the United States 30 years ago. spend- ing the first 15 years in Pennsyl- vania and the last in Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
MISS DIETRICH AND TROUSERS
 FACE TROUBLE
Paris Police Are Liable to Take Both Before Court If She Doesn't Wear Dresses

Paris, May 22-UP) - Gen. warmes. observing Marlene Diet rich and her trousers, were enjoin- ed today to remember that they are the eye of the law. Chief of Police Jean Chiappe's officer uled that Miss Dietrich would receive official attention if she violated the ordinance which forbids a wo- man to attract attention by wear ing mems clothing in Paris and its environs. Apparently it will be all right if she does not attract at- tention.
 Outside of Paris, Miss Dietrich may wear pants or pajamas, it was said, but she will risk arrest if she wears her trousers around the capital. Miss Dietrich is vacation ing in the suburb of Versailles, and is wearing trousers regularly in- stead of dresses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Ascension Day Service
 at First M. E. Church

The annual Ascension day serv- ice at the First Methodist church yesterday morning was attended by 80 members of Clark commandery, Knights Templar. The service was held a week earlier than usual due to the fact that next Sunday will be given over to Memorial day services. Rev Richard Hegarty spoke on Building in Silence. Commander John E. Porzenheim was in charge of the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Perminas
 was held Saturday morning at S:15
 o'clock from the home, 159 Wash. ington avenue. to St Joseph's church where a requiem mass was l celebrated at o'clock by Key
 Joseph Valantiejus. Burial was in , Calvary cemetery with the com
 initial prayers being read by Fath-
 CT Valantiejus. The bearers were:
 John Saukas, Paul Macalis, Char.
 les Lasius, Anthony Veribickas,
 Stanley Adams and Harry Kenaus- is. The funeral of Mrs Mary (Loughman) Lee was held this morning at S:3O o'clock from the home of her daughters, Mrs Carl Demenske, PIP Pine street, to St Patrlck's church where a solemn
 high mass of requiem was cele-
 brated at 9 o'clock by Rev Edward Demenske of Branford, assisted by
 Rev William Wirkus as deacon and Rev Bernard Foster, sub-deacon. A
 special musical program was rem dered under the direction of Miss Mary Rice. organist. with Miss
 Maria Barnes as soloist. Inter-
 ment took place in the family plot
 in Calvary cemetery with the com-
 initial prayers being read by Fath- CT Wirkus assisted by Father Eos ter. The bearers were: Frank Regan. Carl Demenske, James Mulkern. Walter Purdy, Louis Re-
 gan and Jeremiah Murphy.
 The funeral of Giacchino Sebas- tiano was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from the home S15 East Main street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where solemn
 mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Joseph Valdambrini. Burial was in Cal vary cemetery. The pallbearers
 were Samuel Salvatore, Thomas
 Cannata, Patrick Angorio, James
 Angorio, Alfred Ciano, and Joseph Crosse.
 The funeral of Mrs Mae (Walsh)
 Cronin was held this morning al S:15 o'clock from the home S3 Cole street to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock. A special pro- gram of music was rendered by Miss Gertrude Reed. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Henry Hurley. Thomas Frederick, Louis Brandmeyer, vii liam Flood, Francis German and
 Edward Loughman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
GET RID OF ATHLETES FOOT THE EASY WAY

Bathe feet morning and night with Resinol Soap and hot water, allowing father to remain ten or fifteen minutes to aid in killing fungus. Apply Resinol Ointment gently but abundantly, letting it re. main until next dressing.
 This simple treatment goes to work at once and clears up even the most stubborn cases of "ath- lete's foot" First, it soothes the infiamed skin and relieves the itch. ing torment. Then as the Resinol medication works into the pores it kills the infection and hastens the healing. Get Resinol Ointment and Soap at any drug store. For free sample write Resinol, Dept. 15, Bal timore. Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds

Mortgage Deeds
 Anna Saginaro to the Waterbury Savings Bank, real estate at the corned of Lexington and Farming ton avenues, S1,300.
 George Boyle to Louis DeBiss. chop, real estate at 1,1S1-1, 13S East Main street, $1.000.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Concetta Tomanelli Varsallone tt Vito Varsallone. real estate on the east side of Chatfield avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
JEWISH FESTIVAL WILL BE
 OBSERVED ON MAY 31ST.

The Jewish Pentecost or Feast of Weeks (Shabouth) will be ob- served May 31st. The name is de- rived from the fact that 1t is cele- brated seven weeks after the sec- ond day of Passover. In post bib- lical times it was celebrated as the anniversary of the birth of Juda- ism. During this feast it is cus- tomary to decorate homes with flowers and plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Wet Speed Boat
 Stopped By the
 Shots of Guards

Cape May, N. J., May 22-(UP) Crippled by the accurate gunnery of a coast guard patrol boat, the Laura" laden with 300 cases of imported liquor, was captured in the Delaware bay to-day.
 The speed boat, manned by three men, refused to halt when hailed by the coast guard. A rain of shells struck the propeller and the crew tried to make the mouth of the Brandywine creek and escape afoot.
 When captured the men gave their names as John Lawrence and H. R. Kendall. both of Pleasant vile, N. J., and Harry Walsh, of Greenpoint, l.. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
MIDDLEBURY WOMAN
 BREAKS RIGHT LEG
Fell Getting Out of Auto Near Bank and Grand Streets
 at Noon To-day

Mrs Virginia Pratt of Christian road, Middlebury. fell as she was stepping out of her automobile early this afternoon and suffered a fracture of lower right leg. The accident occurred near the corner of Bank and Grand streets. Mrs Pratt was removed to the Water-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN
 OUT FOR THE ARGUS

Assignments for the next issue of the Crosby high Argus were given
 out at meeting at the close of
 school this noon in room Ill by
 Advisor Charles Mccarthy. The Occupations club and Girls Cleo club also met this noon for their regular meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Baptist Young Peoples
 Union Took Hike

Members of the Baptist Young Peoples union enjoyed a hike to Morris yesterday afternoon. There they held an outdoor worship serv- ice and then enjoyed picnic. About 30 participated. Miss vir- ginia Peck and Miss Lois Slator were in charge of the services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Star of Bethlehem
 Shepherds of Bethlehem

The 22nd anniversary of the founding of Star of Waterbury lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem. was celebrated Saturday night in Mechanics hall by the members of the organization and their guests. Pupils of Bobby Southland gave a series of dance exhibitions. Re- treatments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
BLUE SKY BILL

The house to-day approved a con- ference report on the administra- tion's blue sky" security bill de- signed to protect the investing public from worthless stocks and bonds. There was no opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
PAPERS FILED IN
 EORECLOSCRE ACTION

EORECLOSURE ACTION Foreclosure proceedings by the West Side Savings bank against Leonardo Cerbosi have been insti. tuted. Papers in the action were filed this morning in the town clerks office. Property involved IS street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
DIED
AITCHISON

AITCHISON-In this city, May ei, 1888, Robert E. Aitchison of Mid dlebury. Funeral Wednesday aft ernoon at 1 o'clock, Burial in New
 Milford cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
DIED.

nue. Funeral arrangements later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22

O'BRtEN-In this city, May :l, 1888. Mrs Catherine Coleman O'Brien of l4 Central avenue. Flu neral tomorrow morning at S:S0 o'clock to Immaculate Conception church. Burial in old St Joseph's s cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22

of water while Knapp hauled him self to safety on a bridge support.
 Devon, Conn.,, May 22-UP)- Slight damage to roadbed and roll ing stock occurred yesterday when eight freight cars. loaded with cement, were derailed near here. A broken flange on wheel caus- ed accident.
 Hamden, Conn, May 22-(UP) Police today still sought the identity of young man fatally in- jured Saturday night when hit by an automobile driven by Gordon K. Rustin. of Clintonville. The man appeared about 2o years old.
 New Milford, Conn.,, May 22- Despondent because his wife had returned to the home of her par ents, Oscar Williams. 3l ended his life late yesterday on the porch at the home of Mir and Mrs A. Davidson, his wife's parents.
 New Britain. Conn.,, May 22- (UP)-Jailed after his car had hit another and turned over. Charles O'Neil. 27, of Thompsonville. tried to end his life in cell by strang- ling himself with his clothing. Af- ter three such attempts all cloth ing but his trousers was taken from him.
 Storrs, Conn, May 22-UP)- State Grange members, 2,000 strong and their families. gathered at Connecticut State College here yes- terday afternoon for the fifth an- nual Grange Sunday program.
 Winsted, Conn, May 22-(UP)- Clarence E. Newett suffered only slight cuts and bruises yesterday when his car ploughed through a fence and into the Sandy Brook river.
 West Haven, Conn. May 22-U P)-The body of new born boy was found yesterday afternoon wrapped in towels, in a shallow ditch by several boys. Police ar rested Michael Nutile, 35. father of five children. on a technical charge of idleness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Karl Bayer, natter, Danburyi Gisela Baumann, housework, Nau. gatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
BOWERS IN SPAIN

Madrid. May 22 - (U.P.) - Claude G. Bowers.~ new American ambassador to Spain, arrived to- day. Mrs Bowers accompanied him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
MASSES.

requiem will be celebrated Wednesday morning at o'clock at St Thomas church for the re- pose of the soul of the late Rich- ard NJ. Fahy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22

DESPINS-First anniversary ma of requiem will be celebrated to- morrow morning at S:30 o'clock at St Ann's church for the repose of the soul of the late Wilfred Des- pins.
 MeEvOY-A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Wednesday morning. at o'clock at the St Margaret's church for the reposc of the soul of the late Mary D. McEvoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
Short Bits of
 News From State

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-22
City May Seek
 Right to Borrow

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Winsted, Conn, May 22-(UP)- Clarence E. Newett suffered only slight cuts and bruises yesterday when his car ploughed through a fence and into the Sandy Brook river
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-02-02


The English teachers of the high
school, together with the superintend-
ent are engaged in arranging and re-
organizing the English course Of study,
The local basketball team dropped q
hard fought double header to Paulsbo
high school Friday night, at Paulsbo.
The first team lost by the close score
of II to Is and the second team going
down to defeat to the tune Of 10 to Is.
Anderson was high point man for the
winners, while Phil Green led our
scoring list with 8 counters.
In spite of the fact TINT the game
was lost, Coach Bankhead remarked
that Vashon played the best game Of
this season.
Next Friday, February 8, vashon Is
land high school plays Moran at
vashon. They are out to win this
game. These hard working boys are
turning out every night They expect
the people of the Island to be out TO
the game,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-02-02
High School Notes

Union high school districts through
out the state face an unusual problem
that is the result of the passing Of
Initiative No. 81 which leaves them
without. financial status. With the
purpose Of continuing high school OPP
portunities for the 10000 students nov
attending union high schools, COM
mittee headed by A. N. Thompson, a
director of Highline high school, has
drafted bill, the essential features of
which are as follows: First, in dis
tricts where consolidation would re-
suit in equalizing grade school costs
within the union districts, enabling the
district to maintain both grade and
high school on the ten-mill levy and
so effect the economies demanded by
the people in the passing of the 40
mill limit bill, consolidation may be
brought about by majority vote of
the entire union high school district.
In districts where consolidation would
be unpopular and would cause friction
and hard feelings, the bill provides
that the present organization shall re-
main intact but that the ten mills
shall be allocated on the basis of g.
mills to the grade school and 4-mills
to the high school, thus putting union
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-02-02

Cottage prayer meeting, Thursday,
8 p. m.
Monthly:
Ladies' Aid, first Thursday, q p. nj.
Epworth League social. 3rd Saturday
z p. m.
Sacred music service, 4th Sun. 7 p, nj.
Communion service. LIST Sunday Of
every other month, at II a, m,
Amin II. Stromme. minister.
Vashon Lutheran Church.
Rev. H. II. Holte. pastor.
Services Sunday, February 9Th, at 2
p. M, Services In the English Ian
guage.
Colvos Lutheran Free Church.
Sunday school and Bible class every
Sunday at 9:45 a. m.
Burton Community Church.
10 q. m. Bible school. Roswell Johns,
superintendent.
II a. M. Theme: Soul trafflc--
Market Active!' What is your soul
worth2
2 p. M, Young peoples meeting.
T. s. Fretz, Minister.
The Eye TO Eye Church.
The Eye to Eye church will hold
services In the Maury- Center hall
every Sunday at 1000 to 1880 a. m.
Our banner. Holiness unto the
Lord"
All welcome.
Mrs. @, L. Garner, leader.
st. Patrick's Church.
Mass every Sunday at $3.50 a. m.
Rev. Father E. E. Mailman.
Evangelical Free Church.
Meetings every Sunday afternoon at
800 o'clock.
Full Gospel Mission
Full Gospel Services are being held
on Sunday evenings. and Bible study
and prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at 8 p. m, vashon Community
Hall. T, 9. Evetts In charge.
Maury Church Serylces.
NJ. E. Meyer.
Let every one interested in His work
attend one or all Of our Sunday SER
vices.
Sunday school at p. m.
Church services at 3 p. m.