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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

Naugatuck, Dec 12-Tickets fo the testimonial dinner in honor William Karaban, Brown footba captain, Naugatuck high gradua' and Beacon Falls resident. an John Grebausllas, Princeton ba. ketball capt"in. and graduate Naugatuck high, and Union City resiuent, were distributed toda' The banquet will be held in the local YMCA on Saturday, Decem' Der 22.
 The committee in charge hopes to make it one of the most success full affairs ever held here. Both Karaban and Grebauskas, who have distinguished themselves ill their respective athletic fields, and who are close friends, are quite popular in the borough and the committee feels the ticket demand will be more than the supply.
 Those in charge were announced for the first time today. The exc cutive committee consists of John J. Daly, Harry F. Benham and stephen Sweeney. Edward c. Fin genheld. former borough clerk, will act as treasurer. Edward J. Me Grath is chairman of the ticket committee. John Rourke and Frank Semplenski have charge of the Beacon Falls angle of the af- fair.
 The full ticket committee. aside from Chairman McGrath. consists of Rosser Donley, John E. Caskey. Samuel Lyons, Harold k. Perry. Thomas Raytkiewich, Jr, William P. Stapleton, Ernest Bendler, Den- his J. German, Edward L. kehoe, Henry CiesleWski, Harris. White
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
Local Actors Guild
 To Present ''Dulcy'
Catholic Players Open Series of Plays in Support of
 Churchs Appeal for Wholesome Entertainment

As the first step taken locally in the attempt of the Roman Catholic hierarchy a persuade the theater going public to attend clean plays and motion pictures, the Catholic Actors Guild of the Immaculate Conception church has a new policy of broad ening the scope of presentations to include wholesome non-re- ligious plays"
 The Guild, now in it's third sea- son, will depart from its former policy and establish precedent in the local field of amateur theatri- calls by Catholic groups with the presentation of "Dulcy" three act comedy by George s. Kaufman and Mark Connolly January 10 at the Waterbury Women's club.
 Splendid Cast
 Included in the cast of the pro- duction are members of the guild who have appeared in previous presentations>and have proved their ability to the play-going public. Alan Wallace. director of the Civic Theater, will direct the play.
 The continued presentation of CalnOlic AclOrS GullQ prOQuctlOuS on the high plane of excellence that has thus far characterized them will depend entirely on the support of these plays by the peo- pie of the parish, according to members of the organization.
 They believe 1t to be of para mount importance, in view of the emphasis now being placed by the hierarchy on the right kind of plays and motion pictures, that Catholics make a constructive and positive contribution to the the- atrical life of the community, as well as taking a strong negative stand against indecencies.
 The cast will include Miss Cath crime Saver, Raymond Bates, AL bert Vestro, John Whelan, Mollie McGee, Eleanor Banis, Edward Loughrain, Francis O'Donnell, Ed ward E. Kelley, John Mccarthy and Daniel Smith.
 Committee Chairmen
 Miss Banis, who will play one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
CITY DELEGATION
 AT VICTORY FETE
Waterbury We'll Repre- scented at Democratic
 WOmen'S Luncheon

Lieutenant -Governor-Elect Frank Hayes, Democratic State Chairman J. Francis Smith and Congressman Elect J. Joseph Smith were among the guests of honor as the victory luncheon of the Connecticut Fed eration of Democratic Women's clubs opened this afternoon at the Hotel Taft, New Haven. Mrs. Hen ry A. Hayden of this city, presi- dent of the local Women's Dem ocratic club and vice-president of the state federation, was among the
 hostesses at the gathering which
 brought together leaders of the party from all over Connecticut.
 The luncheon opened shortly af- ter 1 o'clock. Others present in- cluded Governor Wilbur L. Cross, U. s. Senator Elect Francis T. Ma loney of Meriden, National Com mitteeman Archibald McNeif of Bridgeport, Congressman Herman P. Kopplemann of Hartford. Con n-at-Large-E William M. Citron of Middletown, Congress- man. Elect James Shanley of New Haven, Secretary-of-State-Elect Dr. c. John Satti of New London, At torney-Gencral-Elect Edward J. Daly of Hartford, Treasurer Elect John s. Addis of New Milford, Controller-Elect Charles c. Swartz of Norwalk and Mayor John w. Murphy of New Haven.
 Mayor Murphy delivered the ad- dress of welcome after the gath ering was opened by Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia, pres ident of the state federation. Wa terbury sent a large delegation to this afternoons gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
AS
 STRONG OPPONENT
PrOgresSives Secure FOr- mer St JOseph's Presi-
 dent on Their Ticket

The many campaigners for the leadership of the St Joseph's Holy Name society conducted their reg ular weekly campaign at the old school building last night and the air was filled with promises and bitter attacks against the present administration.
 One of the questionable points in the campaign to date occurred when the present president, John Kairis who announced his resig- nation week ago was prevailed upon by unanimous opinion to &C., cept the candidacy for reelection on a newly organized party to be registered on the ballot box as the progressives. According to the sentiment expressed, Kairis is slated for reelection by a vast majority on the strength of his record in office during the first year of the society's existence.
 Nazi speakers fiayed their erst- while political opponents on every point included in their platform and attacked the present officials on the grounds that the treasury contains exactly IS cents after a year of effort. Ten years of this rule, they stated the club will have the sum of $1.50. This question was ironed out brilliantly with the explanation that the funds were used to improve the club rooms, publish the monthly bulletin ac- count for deficits shown as a result of socials and other minor details and to prepare for the coming Christmas party.
 It is believed that many of the tickets will be split in favor of the Kairis organization. Just who will be dropped is not known at the present time. The election will take place next Tuesday evening and will be preceded with street parade. Rev John Kripas will de- liver the principal address follow ing the election.
 Aid Society Convenes
 The Ladies Aid society of the Third Congregational church met at the home of Mrs Robert Hard- ner on Highland avenue this aft ernoon. The meeting opened at 2:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
RADIO STARS ON
 A. 0. H. PROGRAM
Seven Acts to Feature Splendid Entertain-
 ment at Ball

Seven acts will be featured on the program of the huge Irish charity ball scheduled for a week from tomorrow night in Bucking- ham hall under the auspices of Monsignor Slocum branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. AL derman Peter Griffin, president of Monsignor Slocum branch and general chairman of the commit tee in charge of the ball, an- nounced to-day that local and pro fessional talent from New York will be on hand to make the ball a gala event. With city officials, prominent citizens of the city and representatives of all walks of life in Waterbury planning to attend the affair promises to be a most outstanding one.
 Billy O'Brien, Waterbury's well known Irish tenor, is on the pro- gram for songs of Old Erin. From New York will come the mixed song and dance team of Billy and Ernie Ledger, Audrey Willett, who will render several popular Irish ballads, Concetta DeCarlo, operatic singer formerly with the Metro politan, the Borgen troupe featur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
CHOSEN
 FOR TENTH TIME
Society Votes Gifts to Needy Widows, Plans
 Junior Auxiliary

Approval of the organization of junior auxiliary, a vote authoriz- ing a gift of $25 to every needy widow associated with the organi- ration and the annual election of officers featured last evening s meeting of the Civilitae, Progresso society. Agostino Agostini. who has served nine years as president, was reelected for the tenth time.
 Other officers are: Vice-president Luigi Carlascio: financial sec., Frank Vellucci; corresponding sec, Vincenzo Lenti; treas, Domenic Poscente; trustees. Carl Macrelli and Serafina Fortunati; counselors, Giuseppe Sperduti, Canio Coviello, Giovanni Biolo, Domenico Ercoli. Pietro Vellucci; guard, Corrado Carlascio.
 The committee on entertain ment announced that plans are complete for the 3rd annual mas querade dance to be held on March 2, 1895, at Buckingham hall.
 The president was authorized to proceed with the organization of a junior auxiliary.
 The president and trustees were empowered to investigate the needs of widows of members and to grant a Christmas gift of not more than $25.O0 to every needy widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

can citizens, must establish need of relief, and must allot most of the monty wage to dependents, Rules for senior enrollees, which includes the veterans group, are somewhat broader, permitting the men to be married and allowing the monthly allotment to be waived, if there are no dependents.
 The present enrolment is some what larger throughout the coun- try than that of July. Some co., 900 new men will be enlisted to bring the current strength up to 370,000, the maximum figure au- thorized.
 One Million Sign
 Since the camps began the num- Der of young men who have re- ceived employment, outdoor labor, and camp life, will exceed one mill lion, and the popularity of the work is growing. At Lincoln house this morning applicants were lined up outside the door of the office, although no announcement had been made of the receipt of the quota. Hundreds of young men have inquired about the possibili- ties of enrolment during the past few months, according to MT. Inglis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
TULSA'S WEALTHY
 HOMES IN TERROR
Young Scions Being PrO- tected in Fear of Ru=
 mOred Society Gang

Tulsa, X Okla, Dec 12-UP) - Thir city's wealthy took precau- tions today to protect young scions from assassination as terror en- tered some of Tulsas most infiu- ential homes.
 Authorities kept secret tha pro- gress of an investigation into ac- tivities of the society gang, alleg- cdly composed of young men from good families.
 Bodyguards were assigned Hom- CT F. Wilcox, IT, Jack Snedden, IT., and Press Cochrane, 21, all sons of wealthy parents. Assistant Dis trict Attorney Dixie Gilmore, who assigned the guards, said he had done so because Philip Kennamer, 19, son of federal district judge. who is held on charge of first degree murder, feared they would be killed. Those guarded are state witnesses against Kennamer.
 Kennamer is charged with slay- ing John Gorrell, 21, Thanksgiving night. Sidney Born. Jr, 19, was found shot to death under similar circumstances Sunday, but police were disagre whether he was killed or had taken his own life.
 Wilcox is the son of H. +. Viii cox, wealthy oil man. Snedden is one of the heirs to a $2,0OO,0O0 es- tate and Cochrane is the son of an oil company attorney. f
 Miss Betty Watson, 19, fiance of Kennamer and a student at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. revealed she had been warned to be careful.
 Another student, Charles Bard. 19, who doubled dated" with Gorrell the night he was. slain. withdrew temporarily from classes at Oklahoma A. & M. College at Saltwater, where he asked county authorities for protection and for two days he had campus police man as his guard.
 Ted Bath and Robert Thomas. two more witnesses, were reported hiding. Bath told police Sunday ne was leaving Tulsa because he feared for his life. Thomas the same day asked permission to car- ry a weapon. Basis for thls widespread fear of further violence has not been clearly defined either by police or the guarded youths. Earlier In the investigation Holly Anderson. coun- | ty prosecutor. charged Kennamer was tho leader of a gang Of society youths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
63 Local Boys to be Selected for January CCC Quot
ISLOCUM STUDENI
 AIDING VETERAN

Children of the Junior Red Cr1es at Slocum school are Observing Golden Rule Week." now in pro. gress throughout the country iu practical fashion. Gifts made 9y the youngsters during the periqd from now until the Christmas holi% day will be sent to veterans at the. Newington hospital, and the hoar pital for crippled children also af Newington. Menu cards for the. Christmas dinners of the salIoEH on the U. S. s. Tanager are also being made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

of the featured parts, was im- portantly cast in several school productions at Wilby high school last year.
 Included on the committee in charge of arrangements is Mrs Mar garet Smith, Miss Alice McGee. Mrs G. Butler Sherwell, Frank Sullivan, MT Bowes and Miss Mary P. Robinson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
College Stars Will
 Be Rendered Dinner
Bill Karaban and Johnny Grebauskas to Be fionored
 at Naugatuck Party Saturday, December zz

more, Jr, William F. Kelly and
 .omas Linskey. Both men and
 omen are invited to pay tribute } the pair.
 Coach Fuss McLaughry of Brown nd Bill Slocum, well known New ork sports writer, have agreed to .ltend. Other New York sports 6riters and Princeton athletic offi- -.ials may attend. There will be a turkey dinner to be served at 6:30. The committee is busy completing other details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

ing songs and acrobatic dances, Marion and Evelyn Parde, RKO twins, who will sing and dance, and Reynolds and Green in series of Irish comedy songs and also jigs and reels.
 Lieutenant-Gov Frank Hayes will be the guest of honor at the gathering and Jack Fitz- gerald's orchestra will furnish the music for the dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
VILE BOYS CLUB
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The Waterville Boys Athletic Club will meet this evening at Palo's Shoe Shop on Thomaston avenue at o'clock. All members are requested to attend as im- portant business will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12
WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Dec 12-UP)- Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Fair tonight and Thursday. Ris- ing temperature.
 Connecticut - Fair tonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

BrSnswlcl, Nc (UP)-Three BowdoIn college students are em- ployGd here copying inscript lOnn on cemetery t0mbslones tO replace town records destroyed by fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

Cortland, N. Y. (UP)-The hap piest day of Carolyn Betty's life brought her death. A truck snuffed out the five-year-old girls life as she danced through the streets with joy over her first day in kin dergarten. Both her parents, MT and Mrs Floyd Mcdonnell, work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

MIDWIFERY ON DECLINE
 Harrisburg Pa. (UP) Midi wifery is a declining art but 23e Pennsylvania infants were usl1ered' into the world by practical 0h- stetricians" during October. No maternal deaths were involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-12

Whether you spend a dollar or hundred dollars, you'll find our service keen, alert, courteous and helpful.
 You'll find ease of selection, prime factor in the popularity of this big store with the Christmas spirit.
 If shopping's not your strong suit, you can sit on your office chair and spend as much as you wish on our gift certificates. Telephone us how many gifts you wish to make = the amount for each gift, and each name. Certificates filled out with your best wishes and amount you spec fled will be sent to your office. You distribute them as gifts. then they come in and select their own-and everytody's sat. isfcd.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-02

LEFT (top to bottom) -French nOncombdtdnts
renoUed from the zone of IRE. German soldier
stands By hoary old and lcOmeR ignorant peas
ants are trheeled GICdy from their homes. Note the
apathy on the faces.
French children IN occupied are taught
strange gUtterdl tongue By German army teachers IN
effort to shift the roots of national loyalty and
culture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-02

German children in occupied areas toll laboriously
French verbs lohile French pedagogs look on:
Both sides attempted to Jerk ont congenal national
paternity kaOlCing 1Cell that youth fOrgets.
Germon fortified line lChich ran from the North
Sea to Swit=erland From behind these barren fort
reSSes Germans struck at the allied lines.
General Hindenburgs strategy to check the allied
forces from breaking through into German territory
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-02

As shabby and forlorn as these posts look they
mighty shield for Germany.
RIGHT (top to bottom) -Suspected BeIgidns
rounded up for cort-martiaI Slcit and ruthless mill
tary Justice 1CiH place them again against the
1caU. Dead bear no tales
A deathy celebration for "the war to end wdr'
nth its unconscious participants, grOtesque and
t1cisted lined IN fornlLess reUie1U.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-02

aims for the Lore of Godr Rumanian prisoners
begging for bread whle grinning little boy two peas
ant oCon1en and an armed German soldier match the
sport.
French infantry in support trenches girea grim
t0ist to the French expression for boredom "Ennut
INSET-Grimy but grinning over the capture OF
o. German tCedpOn
The Washington times., 1934-01-13

BY the middle
Of the 18th
century the sec
ular courts had
taken this mat
ter away from
the ecclesiasti-
cal courts. AS
long as judges
could settle the
thing unaided,
there was some
linn it; awards
for dam ares
The Washington times., 1934-01-13
A Woman Claims She Helped
Build a Man S Career

I Over a seven-year> period . mature
As unmarried woman was the associate
of real estate man, During this period
he rose to wealth, amassing fortune Of
about $2,500.000. One night at the end
of the seven years he visited her as
usual, the next day he was secretly mar
ried to a society girl. Months later.
reading in the newspaper that he was
sailing for Europe with his bride. the
first woman learned that the man was
married.
In her $75O.OOO suit against him for
breach of promise she asserted he had
repeatedly discussed and promised mar
riage to her, but had never made good
on his promise. She declared she had
been loyal to him, had helped in the
building up of his fortune and business
standing. She claimed the same credit
that wife might claim for his rise to
a position of financial prominence and
membership in the city's important orga-
nizations. And she asked for one-third
Of his fortune-the wife's usual share.
In the trial. the woman's character and
morals were hotly attacked and her social
position and motives Scathingly aSsailed
Promise to marry was denied The wo.
man was pictured by defense attorneys
as one who sought to take advantage of
a masculine career she had hindered
rather than helped. and as discarded
mistress who sought revenge for being
cast aside. How would YOU have de-
cided, if you'd been on the jury?
The Washington times., 1934-01-13
Actress Thought Him Single
Then His Wife Sued

9 A beautiful mOtion-picture actress
S" and . young business man got &C.
quainted on . Pullman train On the
second night. on the observation plat.
form, he kissed her: and romance flow
cred. 1t didn't last long-about eight
dayS--then the swift episode became
piquant memory He had told her at
first that he was not married, then had
said he was married but separated from
his wife and planning divorce. Not long
after the above incident the man and his
wife actually were divorced
Some time passed. Then the ex.wife
filed suit against the actress for aliena-
tion Of her husbands affections. asking
100000 damages
At the trial the ex-wife declared this
affair had wrecked her marriage. The
ex-huSband testified that he and his wife
had had trouble before and had discussed
divorce at least two months before he and
the actress had met. He denied the &C.
treSS had alienated his affections, say.
ing his love for his wife had already died.
He also said he had been the sggressoT
and had deceived the actress about his
married status. The actress declared her
innocence of intention to harm the wife.
On the wife's side il was argued that the
actress was older and more experienced
than the husband and might have
''vamped" him. The actress attorneys
tried to attack the ex-wife's character,
and in this the ex-husband aided. If on
the Jury. how would YOU decidel
The Washington times., 1934-01-13
Was it The ';Other Woman, /" o,
aWife's jealousy

A This married couple was well-to-do
ne had children and social position AT.
ter some years trouble developed and
they separated, under an agreement by
which the husband would pay the wife
$4,000 year as maintenance for herself
and children They weren't divorced and
neither had sued for divorce when the
wife filed suit for $4.000,000 against .
very wealthy woman. alleging that this
woman had alienated her husbands af.
fectiOnS and been instrumental in bring.
ing about the separation
In the trial the wife told Of alleged
happenings al a party following foot
bail game, when she said she had looked
out into the shrubbery and had seen heS
husband and the defendant in each Others
arms The defense attacked her identi.
fiCatlon OF the woman on the score Of
darkness The wife also said the alleged
"otheI woman" had approached her hus.
band in her presence. familiarly pulling
out his shiTt-tail and quoting saucy
rhyme. Also that the defendant had sent
the husband expensive gifts of intimate
sort. such as SIS mon0grammed pajamas
mOnogrammed silk socks and handkeI.
chiefs.
In his opening statement attorney for
the defense declared he, would prove that
the wife was person OF intense jealousy
and that this $4.0OOO0O suit was
groundlesS attack based upon jealous suS-
piei0n. II YOU were on the jury. what
would be yoUf opinion?
The Washington times., 1934-01-13
Here's Heart-Balm SUIT
Between Elderly People

z A woman So years old. with several
grandchildren. met . 67-yeaT .old man
who had amassed &eVen-figure fortune
Their acquaintance continued. Some time
later he married another and younger
woman
The SS-ysar.OId woman then sued him
for breach Of promise, asking $25O,OOO
indemnity for her wounded affections
Al the trial she testified that ne had
>Courted her that they had become en-.
gagged. and that then engaR emSnt had
been openly known. As proof il was
cited that the youngeS members Of her
own family called him Grandpa" with
his consent. and that her relatives and
friends had confidently expected o mar.
rage to occur
The existence Ot the friendship over .
considerably period was not denied But
the millionaire flatly denied that he had
ever asked her to marry him
He acknowledged only that they had
beeA acquainted as elderly friends He
branded the lawsuit as plot on the part
Of the plaintiff and woman friend Of
hers. to get q part Of his fortune away
from him
1t WIS pointed out that the plaintiff
was beyond what 10 ordinarily regarded
as marriages age. 1t was denied
that her family's usage Of the term
"Grandps" was anything but familiar
nickname which might be applied t. any
man nearing ~. II YOU were on tn.
jury, hoW would you decide it7