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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
CROSBY TEACHER
 INVITED SPEAKER
John Kinney to Give Ad- dress at Holy Name
 Meeting Sunday
WASHINGTON HILL

John Kinney, teacher at the Crosby high school will be the principal speaker at the monthly meeting of the St Francis Holy Name society to be held tomorrow evening in the church hall. MT Kinney Is a former resident of the Hill section and Is well known to the many members of the Holy Name society.
 Also at tomorrow nights meet ing the installation of officers is scheduled to take place. At the last meeting all officers were re- nominated with the exception of President Daniel Baldwin, who de- clined the nomination. Joseph Mulcunry was nominated for presi- dent and John Scadden was named vice-president to succeed MT Null curry.
 Minstrel Success
 Over 400 attended the second annual minstrel and dance present. ed by the Washington Hill Juniors last night at>the Community House. The show was opened by the entire chorus singing and was followed by Happiness Ahead by Miss Mary Stack next was Oh Kay Toots sung by Francis Kelly. The Mccormick Sisters then made a great hit with the audience, with a few dance specialities. Rita Kennedy was next singing One Night of Love. Joe Dooley the end man put over his song the Tatooed Lady in a fine manner. Sonny LaFlamme noted singer over station WATR was called on for. an extra en- core when he rendered If I Had a Million Dollars. Mae Cow. then rendered Rain and was followed by Joseph Ranaudo singing Banjo Ology.. The next number on the program proved to be the hit of the show featuring Joe Holleran rendering in splendid fashion the song Out in the Cold Again. Joe is fine singer and after last nights show he is sure to be heard in other shows presented on the hill. The Phelan brothers put on an exhibition of dancing and showed the people a few new steps in clogging.
 Young Michael Brady from Will low street went over big singing Cottage By The Shannon. The show closed with the singing of Winter Wonderland by Jerry Ker- win and the entire chorus.
 The members of the chorus were:
 Mary Martin. Doris Braun, Helen Joyce. Marjorie Malley, Frances Green, Ann O'Rourke, Eleanor Dunne, Catherine Byron, Rita Kennedy. Anna O'Neill, Mae Cow, Mary Shugrue, Alice Car mody. Margaret Galliger. Winifred Dooley, Loretta Pelletier, Anna Sheehan. Anna Bowey. Mary Moore, Frances Parker, Mary Stack, Frances Doyle, Natalie Hamm. Mildred Newell, Genevieve Phelan. Margaret vallone, Nora O'Donnell. Eileen Kelly, Charles Martin. Robert Parker, Michael Ciriello, Joseph Phelan. Edward Curley. John Murphy. John Car roll. Michael Brady, Martin Tehan, Raymond Wrenn, Francis Kelly, Francis Phelan. Robert Grady, Jerome Kerwin. William Began, Francis Walsh. George Luddy, Jo- seph Holleran, William Johnson, John Mulligan, Sonny LaFlamme, Joseph DoOley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
YOUTHS ABANDON
 CAR AND ESCAPE
Supernumerary's Suspi- Cions Prove Correct as
 Pair Flee From Auto

Abandoning a car stolen just a short time before, two youths es- capped into the woods along Syl- van avenue last night just as Supernumerary Patrolman Harold Sheehan, his suspicious aroused, approached the car to question the pair. Although no report of the theft of the car had been transmit ted to him, the policeman's sur mise proved correct and the car turned out to have been stolen from Luke street. It is the prop erty of Edward Thorne.
 Patrolman Sheehan was on duty at the Washington Park Commu- nifty house when the car drove in near the building. Seeing the two young men acting in a suspicious manner, he started over to ques- ton them, but they had escaped by the time he got to the stolen car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
COMMUNITY DANCE WELL PATRONIZED

The benefit dance given last night by the Waterville Commun- ity council, proceeds of which will be used in the Christmas fund. was attended by several hundred per sons. Joseph DiPietro's orchestra played forthe dancing, and Charles Shephard acted as prompter in the square sets.
 The council will meet Monday night in Court Welch hall on Boy den street to make final plans Tor the Christmas charity. Chairman Arthur Dubois will preside. The committee in charge of arrange ments for last nights dance was composed ofthe chairman, George O'Donneii, Lester Platt, John Mar shall McMahon and the oncers oi the general council, chairman. C.. Arthur Dubois: secretary, James Morrow; and treasurer, William H.. Dunlavey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
OLD AGE PENSION
 URGED BY M'LEVY
Bridgeport Mayor Stresses Need of Unemployment
 Insurance in Talk Here

Reform of the Ubiquitous" minor court system of Connecticut and the passage of legislation pro- viding for old age pensions and un- employment insurance and relief of taxation on home owners were urged last night by Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport at a meet ing in Workmen's Circle hall on Spencer avenue. The local socialist organization sponsored the gather ing and Henry Lezotte, local chair man, presided. Jerry Dwyer, the state secretary of the socialist party, was also a speaker.
 Mayor McLevys talk was listen ed to with great interest due chiefly to the fact that when the legislature conyenes next month there will be five socialists seated, three of them in the senate holding the balance of power unless the two major parties line up togeth- CT.
 The need of old age pensions and mployment n u r a n c e was stressed very greatly by Mayor Me- Levy. He declared that before the 1885 session of the legislature ev- cry senator will be put on record on every measure of public interest coming before the body. He said that while the socialists in Bridge port did not have majority on the board of aldermen they pushed their programs through. He de- clared that the socialist party will do the same in the coming legis- lature.
 The small home owner, Mayor McLevy said, is rapidly being wiped out of existence because of wastefulness of municipal expen- ditures which, in turn, necessitates higher taxes. He stated that the state must step in and stop the ever increasing burden on the home owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
Shopping Jams May
 Be Cut By Parking
Connecticut Co Urges Proper Observance of Rules for
 Benefit of All Concerned Ready for Rush

pre-holiday traffic congestion. which is given by the Connecticut Company, is for those who find it possible to do so, to conduct their shopping tours between the hours of 10 a. m. and p. m. By follow ing this rule, they will be avoiding the inconvenience of becoming en- tangled with the rush hour crowds of business people who must make their[way to and from work before 10 a. m. and after 4 D. m. This will make it easier to transport the rush hour crowds, and will enable those who follow the rule to do their shopping at times of day when central stores are not cIo...- ed and when clerks can give more attention to them. Moreover, those who shop in the midday will help their own family members who must work all day to arrive home early or to do their own shopping to better advantage.
 Every facility of the Connecti- cut Company is ready for the big shopping rush, and every bit of trolley and bus equipment will be put into action to accommodate crowds throughout the company's territory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

cards, Postmaster Kelley, stresses, should be in the mails early next week.
 There will be no deliveries on Christmas day except of special de- livery matter, which makes 1t even more advisable for card-Benders to- place them in the mails early, ac- cording to the post office.
 Extra Help
 More than 100 extra employees will begin work at the post of flee next week to aid in handling the rush of Christmas mail. They will be employed as clerks, carriers and laborers. All of them are list ed on the substitute list at the post office or cases recommended by so- cial agencies. They will be given employment ranging from hours to several days, and will be paid on or before Christmas eve, thus enabling local merchants and the workers themselves to profit there- bV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
EZRA Building Projects Procedure Here Condemned
Final Appeal Made
 For Early Mailing
Foreign Matter Practically Completed Money Order
 Dept Rushed d-lOO Extra Employees Assisting

With its international mail now almost entirely in, the Waterbury post office today prepared for the beginning of the real rush of holi- day mail expected to start on Mon- day. Revenue at the post office this year, according to Postmaster James T. Kelley, has been far in excess of expectations, and with large amount of holiday revenue yet to come in, the volume of Christmas business is expected to reach the highest point marked locally in several years.
 International money orders, most of which are in already, reached a new high mark this year, con- siderably eclipsing the figures for 1893 and 1892. Since the interna- tional money order is the most popular medium for sending money gifts abroad, the postmaster be- lieves that the high total proves that conditions in this city are very definitely on the upgrade.
 Foreign Deliveries
 A last mail early" warning was sounded by Postmaster Kelley to- day. Senders of mail to distant parts of this country are urged to have their letters, packages and cards at the post office early next week if they are to be delivered in time for the holiday. Last min ute foreign mail still has a chance to reach the last sailings from New York before Christmas if the send CT gets it to the post office over the weekend.
 Senders of Christmas cards, whether they be to local or out of town addresses, are urged to get them in the mails on Monday or Tuesday next week. Such a prac- tice will not only be of great aid to the already overburdened postal employees but will insure the de- livery of the cards to the addresses before Christmas day. Even local
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
MILITARY CHIEFS
 TOCOME TO CITY
Service Lecturers Being Secured for National De-
 fense Night Program

Lieutenant Colonel E. Seery Hayes, World War hero, and bro- ther of Mayor Frank. Hayes, will preside as chairman of the Nation- al Defense night program to be held under the auspices of the Wa terbury Veterans council next month.
 Speakers representing all branch es of the military service will be secured. The program committee is composed of Captain Newton w. Alexander, state chairman of Amer ican Legion national defense con- mittee, and Ellis F. Phelan, nations al defense advisor for Corporal Coyle post, American Legion. Rob- ert W. Hayes, secretary of the Vet: erans' Council will officiate as chairman of the publicity during. the absence of Joseph w. Bottom- ley, who is i'll at St Mary's hospis tai. The next meeting will be held Wednesday night at the armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
FRATERNITY SHOW
 TO HELP CHARITY

A large audience attended the minstrel show. "Our First Night" presented by the Alpha chapter of the Alpha Omega fraternity of the Second churhc in Davenport hall last night. The show will be re- peated Thursday night and pro- cecds will be given to charity.
 All soloists were members of tho fraternity; the program was as. follows: Stars Fell on Alabama" Edward Hay: Lonesome for You Caroline" Edward Dalton: "sleep Kentucky Babe" and "Auf Wieder- sehn." A. Wenzel, c. stunmpf, R. Gufile and Benjamin Shinn; "I Saw stars." Carl sumpf; with My Eyes Wide open," A. Wenzci: "cucara- cha" Carl Weiss: "Hannt Claus ls Coming to Town" chorus; "Let Me Call You Mine," R. dunie. and fras lernltY closing song. by tho chorus.
 The two blnckfnce comedians werei "D0noa." A. Wenzei: and "fambo." caFi stumpf. Members of inc chorus werei. F Dinkeiy, E. Brown. <. Brown, ". Christie, E' Dalton, '. Dillon, W. Dillon, R. 0aesg. n, dufIle, E. Hay, H. Jay, n. Plumb, D, Ahinn, W. simpson, and r.. WenEel. Q. Ralph berh- line vas director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

The Brooklyn Cowboys social season for 1884 was brought to an end at the Brooklyn Y. NJ. c. A.. last night with a fine program. There was a varied and interest ing menu of entertainment and dancing. During intermission re- treatments were served.
 John DiLeo, chairman of the committee. introduced as soloists, Edmond Brucato and Peter Dad dona, both members of the club. During the course of the evening x activities the group was visited by Herb Smith. general secretary. of the Young Mems Christian Asso- ciation. Following a request. Mir Smith delivered a short talk on the benefits of such affairs and of the pleasant memory they create and friendships they revive.
 The gymnasium was attractivelv decorated with blue and gold streamers, club colors.
 During the 1895 season the Cowboys plan to continue these sO- cials in a more elaborate fashion. Those in attendance last night in- cluded: Stanley Lusas. Beatrice Laneville: James Sciascia, Jean Schveusii; Peter Daddona, Jose phine Genovash; Domenic Cappoz- zi. Helen Gotta: Carl Davino, Vio- let Knott: Domenic Tellerico. Anna Davino: Edward Sullivan. Marie Grady: Frank Ragaglia, Lena Ciccio; Joseph Tellerico. Rose Leone; John DiLeo, Lucy Palmi- sario; Frank DeSimone, Mary Di- Leo: Salvatore Ciccio, Julia Rue cio; John Shuhdinas. Lena Guis- to: Edmond Brucato, Alorea Le- tash; Frank Maggie, Helen Kear- son: Benjamin Kyauskas, and Joan Ratasky.
 Card Party Successful
 More than six hundred card players gathered at St Joseph's hail last night to attend the or phanage benefit card party spon- sored by parishioners. There were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

Close observation of parking and traffic rules during the Christmas shopping rush was urged by the Connecticut Company to-day as a means of facilitating the movement of traffic for all concerned and for alleviating some of the congestion which annually causes delays and lost tempers in the midtown sec tions of Connecticut cities.
 Careful parking is especially es- sential on streets where car tracks exist, officials point out, if delays to street railway traffic and other motor vehicles is to be avoided. When car is parked at an angle to the curb inNsuch a manner thot the rear or front end juts into the path of traffic, every auto that passes must turn out to avoid d collision, usually turning onto the street car tracks. When double parking occurs, all traffic is shunt- ed onto the car tracks, resulting in delays for all concerned. While the individual who violates park ing regulations in this manner may save a few seconds or feTK min utes time for himself, he is incon- veniencing hundreds of others whose Christmas shopping rush is of equal importance with that of the individual.
 Another suggestion for avoiding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
THIRD BURGLARY
 REPORTED POLICE

The third case of house-break- ing here this week took place yes- terday afternon at the home Of Fred Nays. 271 Walnut street, yes' terday afternoon, the burglars get- ting away with jewelry valued at more than $75 and .22 caliber revolver.
 Using Q skelton key to get into the house. the burglers twisted the key so badly that 1t could not be removed from the door. After ransacking the home completely, they left with the gun three wrist watches and several rings. Detec. tive sergt, Henry Johnson and De. teetive Edward McEiligott are carrying on an investigation foi police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
FORMER RESIDENT
 KILLED IN FALL
Roy L. Young Meets Death in Caldwell, N. J.-Tree
 Surgeon

Roy L. Young, a former Wa terburian, was killed yesterday in a fall at Caldwell, N. J., where he was working as a tree surgeon, &C., cording to word reaching here to- day. The body is being brought to the Alderson funeral home here for funeral services.
 Educated in the schools of Wa terbury, MT Young left here to take up his residence in Orange, N. J., where he has lived for sev- eral years. He had scores of friends in this city.
 Surviving him are three brothers and three sisters, Mrs Ethel Maher, Miss Ruby Young, Miss Hazel Young, all of Waterbury; Eldridge M., of this city; Leon B., of Pros pect, and Charles L., of New Ha- Ven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
BUSY WEEK ENDS
 FOR EIREMEN

Bremen approached the end of the busiest week they have had in several months yesterday, answer ing a total of 13 alarms. The many calls yesterday brought to 62 the number of alarms which have been answered by the department since the start of the fiscal year Dec. 1st.
 As during most of the other days since the first of the month nearly all yesterdays alarms were for brush fires. Though a high wind spread the outdoor flames quickly, the firemcn checked all the blazcs before any damage had been done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
UNDEFEATED TEAM BANQUET GUESTS
(spccIaI to The Democrat)

Watertown, Dec i5--Alumni of Taft school from many parts of tho state and other cities outside of Connecticut will gather at tho school this evening tO honor the undefeated 1884 football squad. which finished the past season with one Of the best records in state prep school athletic annals. Coach Al Fuaonie, former Dart mouth football iuminary. will come ln for a good share of the credit, prior to the awarding af letters to the members ef tho egvnd. wFeH Waterbury h large delegation is expected fo attend the dinner. in. eiudlng red Lliley, Fills phelnn hndo thern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
COMMUNION SUNDAY

Members of the Blessed Sacra- ment Holy Name Society will at tend Holy Communion in a body at the o'clock mass tomorrow morning, 1t was announced this morning by Rev Francis Barrett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
State Contractors
 Unanimously Voice
 Opinion At Farley
Supervision By Officials Played By Connecticut Mem. bers at Bridgeport Meeting Yesterday Formal
 Protest of EZRA Funds Made to National Heads

Formal protest to national au- thorities of the TERRA will be made by Connecticut contractors in re- gard to the use of EZRA funds for building purposes through other than the ''legitamate chan nels of the industry" as a result of meeting of the state association held yesterday at Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
HEALTH CAUSED ACCIDENT

Emporln, kAn.--(UPj-- Everett Wayne Fnlier. six feet. two inches. ls walking on crttGhos because of his unusual height. While doing aeitIng-up exercises. Fuller struck e chandelier with his hand. The fixture fell on . foot and severed several tendons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
FAMED CABIN WENT BEGGING

Hranson, Mo.-(uP)-- A cabin at 0arbsr, th(e last home of "old Matt' and Aunt M0lilo" or bhep- herd of the Hills fame. has "gone begging" When offered for sale 70 nay Aeiiquent taxes. the property found no buyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
PIG BIT DUTcnIsIl

Shenandoah, Pa,--(up1 -Wlis lO0k Q bite out of Dowman's hand na he waa preparing Co slli iis throat. "ilni i'll Eet the last bite," f,Owmnn told friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
SOW EARNED ss BOUNTY

Macon, Mo. -(Up-John Nor ris, farmer, collected $5 bounty on a wolf hide without firing at the animal. A Duroc Jersey SOW gored the wolf when 1t molested a litter of pigs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

f.ondon's County Hail, which cost ea0.O00. .0o0, ie net laFKe enough Co house the l,00e officials Of the London County Council.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-07-25

sale of rum and other distilled high alco'
hoic beverages. On beer and wines
still maintain that these should be sold
freely when imported from the United
States without any excise tax and II I'm
ported from foreiln Countries to pay
pre- vsiling duty imposed on such imDor-
tations. If beer and wines can be given
to the general public at very reasonable
cost 1t would seem to me as if it would
be less harmful to the community and it
would beTthe means Of preventing bout
leggers trying TO carry ON their trade.
And the question of an excise law on
rum and other distilled spirits, feel
that it should be very moderate charge
SO as to cheaper libuor. good Ii guor. and
prevent the desire for b0otlegglng on
the part of even those who may be
liquor dealers and are inclined to evade
the tax. After this reduction is made
within reasonable amount it would
seem to nae that the penalty Of revoking
licenses. plus their fines should have
tine desired effect Of driving the boot
logger out of business. 1t is my finn
belief that all sef-res pectiDg citizens
will refuse to patronize the bootIaRger
in such a case and without patronage he
would certainly have TO stop his Illicit
trading.
hope therefore Mr.. Editor can
count upon you in assisting me or others
that are in favor of very much reduced
excise law and one not coIlectable on
beer and wines.
AN OLD FRIEND.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-07-25

LCCSs lLlluA IlIdL 10 EIlIIGIy LUZ CUEdU L
have suggestion to make, but will not
make it in the form of an amendment.
After the word Clubs" in line 2 of SUBJ
section Id of Section the words town
or country" should be added
End Appointed Member (Coulter): Mr..
Vice. Chairman. take it for granted
That when the law speaks of clubs" it
means town or country.
1st Appointed Member theoretically:
Mr.. Vice. Chairman. AS understand the
situation, only merchants who hold
Burgherbrefs are allowed to have liqu0r
in their stores. If we reduce the license
to $1,000 or $1,000 people who are not
responsible would want to go into bust
ness.
LIST Member for Christiansted Country
District (RomGn): Mr.. Vice Chairman. |
think SIG 90 annually is too high instead
of being too low. because restaurants
here are not doing much business.
End Member for Chrstiansted Town
(Ckabert): Mr.. Vice. Chairman. had il
in mind at one time that the fees were
too high | have note here to change
$4,000 to $4,000. but realized later that
the law would nOt be giving the people
the right to take IN boarders only but to
sell liquor also.
9Th Appointed Member (Josephl: Mr..
Vice Chairman. have listened to sew
eral speakers who nave spoken on the
license fees. What | have in mind is the
man in the ordinary walk of life who is
not able to go the clubs or hotels Ho-
tells are opened to people of great means.
That's what | had in mind together with
what was told to me by restaurant
keeper who IS not In question to pay
more than $1,000 yearly for license, Sc
ask members to give this matter con-
sideration.
The vote was taken on the amendment
proposed by 9Th Appointed (Joseph) to
subsection Cd of Section 8 with the result
that 2 members voted for; against
The Vice: Chairman: The amendment
is carried.
The vote was also taken on the amend
ment proposedby 9Th Appointed Member
(Joseph)to subsection(e) of Section with
the result that members voted for: z
against.
The Vice Chairman: The amendment
is carried.
Section as amended was adopted by
vote of for none against.
Section 8 became section 10 and was
tacitly adopted.
Section 10 became section II and was
tactly adopted
Section IL became section IL and was
tacity adopted.
70 be Continued
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-07-25

PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST. ,5ROlX
ii CONTINUED from Tribune July 9th
5th Appointed Member (Joseph) hand.
ed in the following am enc ments:
Amendment
Council Bill No. "a.
Section g. subsection third line after
the word of. delete $4,000, and SUBJ
stitute therefor ('$16 00")
Section subsection (e) third line af.
ter the Word of" delete $4,000. and
substitute therefor {''$l6 00")
Submitted by
5th Appointed Member
P. e. JOSEPH.
End Appointed Member Coulter: Mr..
Vice Chairman What is the reason for
making The license so cheap?
5th Appointed Member (Joseph): Mr.
Vice chairman For the reason that
many persons have complained 10 me
that the tax is too high. figure that If
we can make it less more people would
be encouraged to take licenses.
End Appointed Member (CoMlter): Mr..
Vice Chain an. 1t seems to me TOO
cheap would say $40 90 yearly.
Bird Member for Frederlksted Country
District Mold: Mr.. Vice Chairman.
have been keeping quiet on these license