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Evening star., 1934-07-23
SHOOT WAY OUT
Of TEXAS PRISON
Doomed Trio Is Free After
Gunfight Leaving One
Dead, Two Wounded. a
~ The Associated prsss.

~ the ASSOCIATED Prsea
HUNTSVILLE, Tex, july 23.-Three
desperate killers who blasted their vas
with gilnfire out nj the death house at
the Texas State prison we're at large
today.
The trio Of doomed men. which over
powered unsrmed guards and scaled
the walls in a hail 0f bullets while
most Of the prison population was at
tending a Sunday bali game. we're
RAYMOND Hamilton one-time run
ming mate OF the late Clyde Barrow;
Joe Palmer. also . Barrow cohort.
and ~Eiackie" Thompson. Oklahoma
Killer ana bank robber.
In their flight they left three com .
panions-all iife-termers-one dead
and two wounded. Whitley Walker.
T-hompsons companion in several
crimes, was shot 10 death as he at.
tempted to scale the wall; Charlie
Frazier, leader Of the recent Louisiana
prison break. was wounded seriously.
and Roy johnson. Oklahoma bandit,
was wounded slightly.
Reported Seen Later.
A few hours sftcr they dashed away
In two waiting motor cars they we're
reported sighted near Hearne. Tex.
When Inside Guard Lee Brazil
walked into Frazier's cell with his
evening meal. the prisoner showed a
revolver into his side. He fiouriShed
another In his other hand. Brazil. un-
armed because OF prison regulations,
IA sntu he AaaAk
Frazier relieved me of my keys"
Brazil said. First he released Thomp-
son and then Hamilton and Palmer
He asked Pete Mckenzie of San An
tonic and Ira Rector. Negro. If they
wanted TO get out Both refused
The desperate quartet was Joined
ct the door by johnson and Walker.
They encountered w. T. Mcconnell,
another unarmed inside guard. and
forced him to precede them as they
rushed toward the wall. Another life
termer, Herbert Alvin Stanley, joined
the group.
Pinket Guard Burdeaux, atop the
wall, spotted the little band OF des-
peradoes and their prisoner.
Throw down your guns or we'll kill
MCConneut one OF bhtHf SdtUs DNA
deaux dropped his weapons to the
floor. A ladder from the prison car
penter's shop was placed under the
picket guards feet. Frazier, life
termer, said:
''All you death penalty men 60 over
first. III come later"
Begins Firing al Guard.
Hamilton started the climb, while
Frazier started shooting at Picket
Guard II. X. George Walker fol-
lowed Hamilton, but soon fell from
bullet wound In the cf1est--dead. His
body rolled over two OF the convicts,
knocking them of the ladder. Thomp-
son and Palmer scrambled up the
ladder, reached the top and started
firing.
Guard George fred at Frazier,
toppling him to the ground. john
son, wounded slightly, made no fur
ther attempt to climb the ladder.
Stanley ran behind wood pile.
Palmer, Hamilton and Thompson
ran to two waiting automobiles. One
OF them pulled a rife from the back
seatsl lay down in a ditch and started
airing at Guard George. He creased
George on the scalp. IL
? They jumped in the two cars and
sped away.
Evening star., 1934-07-23
Clock Strikes Is.

PHILADELPHIA Opl.--The stately
old clock in Independence square S
historic state house has tapped out
the hours since the Nation was born
but isn't too old TO play pranks The
face of the clock showed / O'Clock.
but the bell paid no attention. The
hands went around to O'Clock, but
still the oell was silent. Then it was
3 o'clock-and the gong made up for
lost time with Is booming strokes.
Evening star., 1934-07-23
SEN0RA ARlAS LEADS
EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Wife of Panamanian President
Takes Charge in Assisting
Shattered Towns.
By the Associated Press.

PANAMA, July 23.-Senora Har-
inodio Afias. wife Of the President Of
Panama. took personal charge today
Of emergency relief measures for the
earthquake-shattered towns of David
City and Puerto ArmueIles.
AS head of the National Red Cross.
Sonora Arias established three open
air kitchens to feed the homeless.
The second major shock in five days
wrecked scores OF houses in Puerto
Armuelles Saturday Approximately
$50 persons we're injured. but no
deaths were reported David City was
almost destroyed Wednesday.
Damage was estimated by authori-
ties at more than 100000.
Evening star., 1934-07-23
Clock Silenced at Night.

BUTLER, Pa. dPl.-Not even the
town clock is going to disturb the
slumber of Butler residents, the coun-
ty commissioners have decided. They
enacted a law, forbidding striking of
the clock between 10 pm. and s am.
Evening star., 1934-07-23
ROBBED or $4,000

Party Of SIX Loses JeweIry to
Pair Of Bandits.
CHICAGO. july % tp1.--Tvo rob-
bers took $4,000 worth Of jeweirT
from str persons returning from a
party st KnoIIwood Country Club In
a hold -up early yesterday.
The victims were Mr. and Mrs.
Henry c. Br1mmei. MFR. and Mrs. J.
p Doian Of Chicago and Mrs. Alex
Campbell Of Los Angeles. and her
young son. Alex.
Al eofneiy brunette. the victims
thought. gave the signal for the rob-
berry by waving her cigarette in an arc
70 the robbers.
Evening star., 1934-07-23

The market now af-
fords an abundance of
fancy, fresh veal at very
attractive prices and the
savings are being passed
on to APP patrons.
Chops and ro asts for
every taste.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Daughters or Italy Ball
 To Be Held To-morrotU
Colorful Affair Will Take Place At The Hotel Elton
 Mrs Robert Bosco Is In Charge

home of Mrs. Samuel Pinto of Webb street.
 Mrs. Robert Bosco Is chairman of the committee in charge and will be ably assisted by the follow ing mem bers: Mrs. Charles Stance, Mrs. s. Pinto, Mrs. F. Gemino, Mrs. M. Ritucci, Mrs. J. Parziale, Mrs. J. Lombard, Mrs N. Russo, Mrs. R. Longo, Mrs. V. Testa, Mrs. J. PernatoZzi, Mrs.F. Ciampi, Mrs l.. D'Andrea, Mrs. J. Giacin and Misses Eleanor Stance, Louise Mag zaferro, and Rose Cieresi.
 One Q fthe largest attendances in the history of the organization is expected to be present at the affair.
 Mir and Mrs John German of South Main street entertained Tuesday evening in honor of their daughter, Helen, who celebrated her 14th birthday. Guests in at tendance were Misses Marion Kel- leher, Loretta Davis, Frances Me- Carthy. Doris Ryan, Alice Miller, Joan Donovan, Marie Reilly, Doro- thy Reilly. Anne O'Donehll. Alice Purdy, John McGrath, Francis Kelleher. James Donahue, Francis Reilly, James Dell. Thomas Dunn, William Davis, James German, Frederick German. Edgar Cur ran, Mir and Mrs John Donahue, MT and Mrs James German. Mrs Nora Callaghan and Mir and Mrs William O'Connor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Waterbury Circle, LEG A. Elects Slate OF Officers
Annual College Day Planned For March 10th; Execu tive Committee And Various Chairmen Appointed

Kathryn Hayes; and treasurer, Mrs. James Lord. Mrs, Frank P McEvoy, who has been local re- gent and instrume ental in the for nation of the I. F. c. A. here, pre- sided last night.
 Plans were discussed for late winter and spring activities. March 10, selected as College Day which was held here for the first time last year. The purpose of this is to ifl- terest prospective students in the various Catholic colleges and acad- emies, local representative from schools and colleges in charge of booths at which can be received information and literature from the respective schools represented This exhibition will take place again this year at the Catholic high school auditorium on March 10. Tentative plans were also made for the annual May Day observ- ance, and 1t was decided to hold a lecture sometime during February at which time a prominent Cath olic speaker will be heard, further details to Z be announced later.
 The executive committee ap- pointed at last nights meeting tn- cludes the officers and following chapter heads: Miss Mildred liar mon, New Rochelle; Miss Agnes .tzpatrick, St. Elizabeth's; Miss Marjorie Lynch, Marymount; Miss Ann Toomey. Marywood; Albertus Magnus, Miss Mae Stroker; Sacred Heart. Miss Helen Leary; Mount St. Joseph's, Mrs. Edward Dun- phy; Notre Dame, Mrs. Frank P. McEyoy; Baltic,5 Mrs. Arthur Mo- Dona1d; Brentwood, Mrs. Edward Godfrey; Georgetown, Miss Maur- cen Slavin; and Waterbury Cath ollie high school, Miss Marguerite Sullivan. Emily Maloney, St Jo- seph's college, Marguerite Sullivan Waterbury Catholic high, Mary Jones Seton Hill, Elizabeth Bowes, Immaculate, Mary Corcoran, lNotre Dame. college. s. l.. Mary Robin son, St Mary's.
 Mrs. John Barry is chairman of braille, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, so- cial service, Miss Ruth Barry, lit- erature and Miss Mary Bennett, education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Veterans'C Council Elects Officers
Captain Thomas E. White Chosen Head of the
 Organizations

officers of the Waterbury Veter- ans Council were selected last eve- ming at meeting of representatives of various ex-service mems organi- zations at the State Armory. Cap tain Thomas E. White of the Span- ish War Veterans was chosen to succeed Walter Racicot as chair man: Lieltenant Charles P. LaDue of the I'D association was elected vice. chairman and Robert w. Hayes of the D. A. V. was chosen secretary treasurer.
 Plans were discussed for an open meeting in the near future under the auspices of the council. A committee consisting of Robert F. Birt, chairman, Charles P. LeDue. Edward Cass, Vincent Mahoney, William Murray and Ernest Kropp was named to complete arrange ments.
 A letter was sent to Speaker Rainey of the House of Represen- tatives, endorsing the veterans legislation as sponsored by Senator Reed of Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
YMCA Notes

War and depression will be the theme at the YMCA forum on sunday afternoon. Attorney Fred erick c. Smedley has amassed a series of startling facts that will initiate plenty of discussion and bring forth various views and opin- ions. MT Smed1ey has given very close thought and study to the re- lationship of the true factors of the topic and has decided views that both are highly unnecessary. He will act as leader of the forum, which as usual will be a no-speech forum.
 ] The Alpha Kappa Deltas had an informal social and dance at the YMCA last night. The affair was under the direction of Howard Davis, chairman of the social com- mittee. He was ably assisted by Walter Dubish, Arthur Cantin, William Kunze, George La Pointe, Armand Delage, Gerald Deschenes and George Henry. Music and dancing were enjoyed throughout the evening. The refreshment com mittee consisted of William Smith and Charles Howell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
TabLe Captains Named for Supper
St Margaret's ParishiOners Complete Plans for Affair
 To Be Held February 5th

Fifteen table captains have been appointed for St. Margaret's church supper which will be held in the school hall, Willow street, on Mon- day, February s. beginning at o. clock in the afternoon. Much in- terest is being shown in the sup per which will mark one of the pre-Lenten events. About three hundred people will be served at one sitting, twenty served at one table in charge of hostess.
 Those who will preside at the tables are as follows, Mrs. Patrick Flaherty, Mrs. George Deconnick, i, Mrs. Edward Hyland. Mrs. John Driscoll, Mrs. William McGrath, Mrs. Timothy Quill, Mrs. Patrick McVerry, Mrs. Michael Cavanaugh, Mrs. John Honan, Mrs. James Kie- ley, Mrs. Peter Reardon, Mrs. Will liam E. flaming. Mrs. James Carr, Mrs. D. Millerick, and Miss Anne Tehan. Other sub-committees and plans will be announced at a meet ing to be held at the church next Monday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Personals

Miss Marguerite kennaugh, a student at the college of St. Eliza geth, and her classmate, Miss Peggy Sloan of Napoleon, Ohio, are spending the mid-year recess with Miss Kennaugh's parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry kennaugh of Chestnut avenue. +1t
 Mir. and Mrs. Rodney Chase and Mrs. Chase's mother, Mrs. George A. Martin of Watertown have been in New York, where they were guests at the Ambassador.
 Mrs. J. M. Daly of Willow street and her daughters. Miss Helen Daly and Mrs. Ralph Hayes of Prospect street, have left to spend several weeks at Miami, Fla.
 Mrs. Henry Mccarthy of Dan- bury, Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Marie Cantin of Easton ave- nue.
 Mrs. M. J. Malia and her son, Ronald Malia, of Boyden street, have returned from 8 week. end visit in Salisbury.
 Mrs. James Cook of Willow street is spending few weeks with her son, William Mayer, and Mrs. Mayer of Lancaster, Pa.
 Miss Estelle Doran of East Main street Is spending a few days in New York.
 < Joseph Turner of Watertown ave- nue has returned after spending two weeks in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25

was won In dummy by the nine.
 The eight of clubs was returned, North winning with the king. and East's jack dropped. Now. before any more clubs could be ruffed. de- clarer took one round of diamonds --leading q small diamond to the ace in dummy.
 4 small spade was returned and trumped with the seven of hearts. Now the queen of diamonds was cashed and then the ten of clubs was played.
 East trumpcd. knowing that otherwise the doclArer would mnko nn extra trick. The declnror over trumpcd in dummy with the Jack Of hearts and returned the Jack Of spades.
 West now made q play to prevent tho declarer from making ilve-odd. flo trumpod with the king of hearts and returned a hcnri. Tho king Of diamonds was cashed and then the ten of diamonds played. which West trumped with the ten of hearts. North OVerstrumplnA nA with The queen and losing the last trick t0 tilo iliDe Of clubs. A hand with action 0n nearly every Wf&#s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Mrs. Herbert Fisher VIII
 Address Catholic Women
Open Meeting And Tea Will Be Held By Waterbury
 Council Of Catholic Women Sunday Afternoon

Mrs Herbert Fisher will address an open meeting of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women on Sunday afternoon at the Water bury Catholic high school at 3 o. clock. The meeting will be fol- lowed by a tea. Mrs Fisher is chairman of the committee on leg :slation of the Conn. Council of Catholic Women. She is member of the board of education of Hart ford and has also been active in the League of Women Voters. The committee in charge is as follows: Miss Kathryn w. Hayes, chairman: Mrs Harry E. Parsons, Mrs Ed ward Mcdonald, Miss Mary Ben nett, Miss Helen Devine, Miss Ag- ner Fitzpatrick, Miss Margaret Te- han, Miss Grace Daly, Miss Ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY
Always Keep Control Of HandLoss Of Timing Factor May Throw Advantage Over To Opponents And Cause
 Defeat Of Contract.
Secretary of the American Bridge ieagu,
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

Do you ever notice that aces and kings really can be bothersome at times in the play Of the hand, if you are not careful? You will get the lead in the wrong hand. or, in your anxiety to cash what looks like good tricks, you will lose the timing factor. |.
 In other words, you will lose con- trol of the hand and give 1t to your opponents. They will be one jump ahead of you, which will ruin the entire hand.
 Watch the timing factor and see that you do not lose control of the hand. The interesting part of to-day's hand is that there is good play for the declarer and for both of the opponents.
 If East had opened a heart. the contract would have been defeat ed. However. his opening lead was the king of spades, which was won In dummy with the ace, North. the declarer, discarding a daimond.
 North now decided that the best way to assure his contract was to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Weddings
JoHNSON-CANTIN

The wedding of Miss Liannette Marie Cantin, daughter of Mrs Marie Cantin of Easton avenue and Louis A. Johnson, son of Mir and Mrs Eric Johnson of Naugatuck took place at 1:15 o'clock this morning at the rectory of St. Ann's church. Rev Ernest Boileau off, ficiated at the ceremony. The bride had as her only attendant her sis- ter, Miss Juliette Cantin and Leonard J. Johnson attended his brother as best man.
 The bride wore a frock of dreem blue crepe styled with tight bodice and beaded jacket and ankle length skirt. She wore tight fit- ting hat of matching shade styled with a nose veil. Her arm bouquet consisted of roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore q frcck of dusty pink blister satin crepe and hat to correspond and carried an arm bouquet of Briar- cliffe roses. ........
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony.
 MT Johnson and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip. the bride wearing Q dark blue travelling dress with matching &C., cessories. Upon returning the couple will take up their residence at 2s4 North Main street.
 Mrs George Booth of Elizabeth street was hostess at miscel- laneous shower given at her home on Monday evening in honor of her daughter, Miss Lillian Booth, who is to be married to William A. Libolt. Those attending were Mrs Michael Brennan, Mrs John Mclean, Mrs Fred Snider, Mrs Charles Thorpe, Mrs James Smith, Miss Beatrice Meade and William Booth of Meriden, Misses Jeannette Lanctot, Irene Lanctot, Polly ,hanahan, Lillian Murphy, Evelyn Libolt, Rosemary and Jo- sephine Smith.
 The Alpha Phi Omega Sorority will hold its weekly meeting on Friday evening at the home of Miss Helen Heffernan. All mem- bers are urged to attend.
 A birthday supper was given l last evening at DlOrlOS reSIauTdHt in compliment to Mrs James Sag mario of Farmington avenue. Those present were Mrs Domenic Ro- mannello, Mrs Anthony Romanel- To, Mrs Anthony Varressi and Mrs James Saginario. ,..... l Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs Cleveland B. Doo- little of New Haven road, Nauga- tuck and Francis c. Broadhurst of Stamford which took place on November 29th, 1893 at Port chester, N. Y. Judge George s. Railia nerfOrmed the ceremOnY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25

Sponsoring their first ball in three years, the Daughters of Italy, Companions of the Forest, will ga ther at the main dining. room of the Hotel Elton tomorrow evening at '8:30 o'clock where dancing will be enjoyed until one o'clock. The committee in charge has made ex- tensive arrangements to have the affair the most successful to be given by the organization. Final were made at 8
 meeting held last evening at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
trinity Exan,ination
 Center To Be Here

The plan of having examination centers in the United States for the Trinity College of Music, Lon don, England, was explained by Dr. Beckett Gibbs, national chair man, of a meeting of Waterbury music teachers.
 The local group hopes to have candidates for examination next spring.
 Miles "A. Martin is chairman of the Waterbury committee. Mem- bers are Mrs. Katherine Bonn. Jo- seph DiVito. Mrs. Bennett Bron- son, John l.. Bonn, Henry Dunn. Miss Fannie l.. Mccormick IS act ing as organizing secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25

St Lucy's church was the scene of a pretty wedding this morning at o'clock when Miss Josephine Cappella, daughter of MT and Mrs F. Cappella of West Farm street became the bride of Luke Manncl- 10, son of Luciano Mannello of Spring street. Rev Felix Scoglio offlciated at the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The altar was decorated with palms and cut flowers ard a special program of nuptial music was rendered. Miss Jean Santoro was the only attendant of the bride and Sam DelliVeneri was the best man.
 The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin fashioned with long sleeves with small shirred puff at the shoulder and tight fit- ting to the wrist and a long full
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Junior Hadassah Has Tea And Social Meet

Dramatic readings by Mrs S. Luria of New Haven and @ lecture on Zionism by Mrs Maxwell Gold stein of New Haven, were program features at a tea given last night by Junior Hadassah at the home of Miss Ruth Nirenberg of Willow stret. Vocal selections were sung by Miss Pau1ette Wolozin, while dance specialities were performed by Miss Mary Katzman and Miss Ruth Nuremberg.
 The meeting was arranged by the senior-junior relationship commit tee of Junior Hadassah as part of the groups new program.
 Guests of honor were Mrs Dor othy Fox, Mrs Hannar Cassel and Mrs s. Luria. Those present in- cluded Fay Cassel, Pauline Kreig- Ter, Minnie Weissman, Florence Harris, Blanche Bisnovich, Shirley Nirenburg, Sara Katzman, Ann Kausman, Dorothy Danen Paul. cite Wolozin, Florence Stoll, Mary Katzman and Edit. Posin.
 Miss Catherine Doran was hos tess for a meeting of her bridge club Monday evening. Mrs Arr thur Harris, Mrs Loe Phelan and Miss Mary Blanc were high SCOT CTS. others attending were Mrs George O'Connor, Mrs William Harmed, Mrs Harold Begley, Miss Bessie Smith and Miss Betty Sheeh- an.
 Lady McAlpin lodge, Daughters of Scotia will hold their regular meeting this evening at 6:30 o'clock at Knights of Columb bus hall. Following the meeting there will be an entertainment and dance in celebration of the birth day of Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Robert Currie, will be speaker. Members and friends of Clan McAlpin, the Bide-a-Wee and Burns clubs are invited to attend. A concert will also be featured, starting at o'clock promptly. There will be Scotch refreshments served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
CORNELL CONTRACT BRIDGE

In inc Wednesday evening ses- sion of the Cornell Contract club at 20 Buckingham street, high scores were; North and south. Mrs Matthew Houston and Miss Mollle Calhoun. i6b; Vernon Wade and Archie Mulh0liand. i4b; Harold Shea and William Mcbride. ia3 ls Miss Loretta kkeily and Miss sally etaplai0B, t2si and icRnt and West. pr and Mrs Thomas T0bIn, fBa ts 1 Miss uraeo Wolff and Mrs Edward WGiff i4glt, Timothy Ferris and q. |. Nhea, i46 lhi Fred iisaley and D. Y. O'gonn0r, laesti and Mr and MEs William Foley llaMs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25
Contract Bridge
MATTATUCK BRIDGE CLUB

The top scorers in the contract bridge tournament at the Matta- tuck Bridge club on Pennington avenue Tuesday night were as fol- lows: North and South, John Lud- dy and Irving Malsch, S7 1-2; Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Winter, S2; MT. and Mrs. John King, 80 1-2; East and West, Mrs. Jerome Wolff, sub stituting for Mrs. William Faeth and MT. Faeth, 100 l-2; Mrs. Ray mond Tanning and Miss Myra Pierce. substituting for Mir. Fam ing, s1: Mir. and Mrs. Frederic c. Sm edlcy. 76. The total scores to date are: Malsch and Lully. 175; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bane, l72- 1-2; Mir. and Mrs. Winter. I65 1-2; Mir. and Mrs. King, 1G2 i-2; Mrs. William Shea and Miss Kathleen Donahue, lb7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-25

At a meeting of the Waterbury circle of the International Fedora ton of Catholic Alumnae held last night at the Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium. the follow ing officers were elected: regent, Miss Mary Bennett; vice-regent, Miss Anne Fryer: corresponding secretary, Miss Margaret Gunshan- an: recording secretary, Miss