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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
YD ASSOCIATION
 HOST TOKIDDIES

The Yankee Division Veterans association. and its auxiliary played host to half hundred children at the annual Christmas party of the groups held in the armory Satur- day afternoon. Santa Claus rep resented by. William Cashin dis tributed toys, candy and fruit meath the handsomely decorated Christmas tree.
 The children joined in songs and several of the youngsters, includ- ing Helen and Dorothy Meyers. Rosemary Bolan, Martin Cashin Lillian Athocuinas entertained with dance and vocal selections. Mrs Margaret Grenier and Mrs Lucy Moss were in charge of the enter tainment program.
 After. the program was complet- ed it was announced that the I'D auxiliary would meet Friday eve- ming to transact some important business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Physical Exams To
 Be Given Accepted
 Group On Thursday
Registration in This District Unusually Large Dead line January l3-Q Quota Subject to Change State
 Allotment May Be Increased in Near Future

{ More than 200 applications for enrolment in the eco have been received up to the present time by veterans of this district, it was an- nounced to-day by Robert F. Birt, of the Waterbury Veterans Coun- cil. MT Birt and Mrs Edith Ladd, director of the local Red Cross Chapter are in charge of veter- ans enrolment.
 Although the number of appli- cants is unusually large. veterans interested in enrolling are urged to register as the quota for this type of enrollee is subject to change. and every man has an equal chance of obtaining place in the camps. The official enrollment per- iod is from January to 13. and the first batch of local veterans ac- cepted for service will be notified to report for physical examination Thursday. @
 Await Increase
 Application blanks, are expected at the Waterbury headquarters on Field street some time this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
DANCE TO FOLLOW
 SKATING PROGRAM
Elite ROllerdrOme Plans Varied Presentation for
 Party This Evening

Variety is the spice of life and that's just what Dick Halliwell, proprietor of the palatial and room Elit Rollerdrome, has lined up for this evenings program of enter tainment at North Main street amusement center. Starting at 1880 o'clock and continuing for four hours roller skating will be enjoyed after which dancing, to the tune of one of the city's most popular or chestras, will follow until long after the New Year is ushered in.
 The daily and nightly frequent CTS of this popular recreation hall have besieged Managed Halliwell with requests to sponsor dancing after the skating party and in or der to comply with their wishes has set up a varied program for the first evnture of this kind.
 It is expected that a banner crowd will be on hand to take ad- vantage of this offering and prices will not be increased. There will be an abundant supply of skates to take care of eerybody and begin ners will be made to feel at home as several extra expert skate in- structors have been added for to- nights merriment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
High School Notes

In order to assure the success of the campaign of the athletic association at Leavenworth high school for funds to carry on activ- ities for the current year a large bulletin board carrying results of the drive in each room was placed in the main corridor today. Fig ures on the board disclose that of the 419 pledges signed to date only 195 have been paid.
 Regular club meetings at most of the schools were cancelled to- day., The meeting of the Crosby orchestra scheduled for this after noon was not held. Meetings of the Boys and Girls Glee clubs, which were also scheduled for today were cancelled. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

part of the month include, Joseph Coskie, Frank Shaknaitis, Joseph Vitkauskas, Mary Orintas, Mary Mazaika and Ann Atkins.
 1t was announced that plans have been completed for a gigantic New Years celebration at St Jo- seph's hall tonight.
 To Convene
 St Patrick's Holy Name society will hold it's initial 1885 meeting at the, Lyceum Thursday night. Business of importance including the election of officers and the appointment of the general com snittse for the annual minstrel show will be discussed.
 Birthday Party
 Eddie (Hogan) Yuskis, Lithu- anian heavyweight boxer, was ten- dered a party in honor of his birthday at St Joseph's hall Satur- day, evening. Among the speakers were John Kelley of the American, William P. O'Donnell and Henry Brophy of the Republican and John A. Cluney and Henry Aloysius McGrath of the Democrat.
 Those who assisted in the prep dTdllOIlS were Stdutey, JOIN anu Florence Yuskis, Robert Stokes, Frank Yorke, Fray Goodrich, Err nest Bercier, William Keefe, John Volunsis. Peter Lubin and George Maculaitis.
 During the progress of the even ing. dancing, entertainment and a dinner were enjoyed. About 400 guests were in attendance.
 Anniversary Banquet
 The 2Srd anniversary banquet of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club will take place at 10S Green street Saturday January 18th at o'clock. There will be a varied program of entertainment and dancing.
 The committee includes: William Bunsavage, Michael Krugelis, Charles Wasilauskas, Anthony Laz- dauskas, Charles Lucas and Will liam Jabulonas as chairman.
 Successful Dance
 Tho Lithuanian Young Mems As- soclation presented their 25th an- nual dance at 103 Green street on Saturday evening and about 400 people were in attendance. The committee in charge included John Budzinauskas. Joseph Stephonaitis and Louis DeVanis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
SOCIETY PLANS
 SKATING PARTY
Christian Endeavor Mem= bers and Friends to En=
 joy Event Friday
0AKVILLE Correspondent. Mae Villa Babin 1S17 Watertown Avenue

Members of the Christian En- deayor society of the Congrega- tional church met at the Parish hall last evening. The meeting was in charge of George Gilchrist, president.
 Marshall entertained with the singing of Scotch songs and songs of the season.
 Election of officers for 1885 were as follows:
 President, George Gilchrist, vice president, Isabel Currie: secretary, Marion Shattuck, treasurer Rev Oscar Locke; social chairman, Candace Ostrander; publicity chairman, Irving Decker; dramat- ic chairman, Marjorie Florian; or ganist, Irene Mclean and chor- ister, Marshall Mclean. 5 A skating party has been plan ned by this society for Friday evening. Every member is re- quested to bring a friend.
 Adult Education Meeting Members of the night school knitting class oe the adult educa- ton was held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Clarence Bronson of Howard street. <, Knitting was enjoyed and later a social hour was enjoyed. E " s
 Members, of the class are: Mrs George i, Seller, MFrYs George Thompson, Mrs Anna Grigoratis, Mrs George Henderson, Mrs All bert Filippone,a Mrs NJ. JacboS, Mrs O.; H. McDonald, Mrs Julia Hauser, Mrs Adolph Kontot, Mrs Richard Wildman, Mrs R. L.. Ben son, n Mrs Clarence Bronson, Miss Irene Mclean, Miss Jessie, c. Staff stronl, Miss Francis Barnosky.
 The next meeting will be held Wednesday evening at the South school.
 Pot Luck Supper
 Members of the Mothers club will entertain at a pot luck supper at the Congregational church hall. The supper is for members only. Mrs Leo LeCiair will be the chair lady; Mrs Edward Ranslow, Mrs Charles Andrews and Mrs Ambrose Desena, committee in charge.
 The new officers for 1885 are: Mrs Joseph Cummings, president; Mrs Walter Thorne, vice president; NETS William Sullivan, treasurer, and Mrs Carl Miller, secretary.
 Briefs K ;f
 Members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Congregational church will meet at the parish house "Wednesday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock. <, S,sa
 Members of the Women's Auxil- iary of All Saints church will meet ut the home of Mrs Henry Lowrey of Main street Wednesday after noon at 2,30 o'clock. This will be the annual meeting and election of officers will take place. Fire Planned
 Frank n0senbecls. chairman of the Oakvlllc fire district and of | the charter committee, handed the approved draft of the proposed Ire district charter 10 Rep Harry B. Russell yesterday. The charter will be iaid before the general ns- sembly 'by Mr Russell. This is in accordance with q vote of the fire district.
 Mir Russell, as representive, will present tho charter, which is in tho form Of a legislative bill to the general assembly. It will then bo referred to the proper committee which will call q hearing. Al that limo proponents and opponents of the proposal will Do expected Co appear before tilo committee. After the hearing. the cemnsiiteo VIII rec p3fi tp inc general assembly either for OF asninht the measure and 0r. alnafIly the committee report will Dc accepted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Because of the fact that many other states do not fill their quotas the Connecticut allotment may be increased within the next few weeks.
 Veterans applying for enroll ment must be able to show their honorable discharges and out of the total number of applicants. those considered as worthy cases will be given preference. As far as the quota of the local district is concerned residents of the city will be given preference.
 Eligibility rules. with a few ex- captions, are the same as for those of junior enrolles. Men must be American citizens and must prove their need of relief. In cases where there are dependents. the regular allotment of $25 monthly must be made.
 Locals Report This Week
 The first contingent of local vet erans will be notified to report and will be sent to New Haven Saturday for physical ex- amina tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
LOCAL SQUIRES'
 DOUBLE VICTORY

The victorious basketball team of Michael McGivney circle, Co., lumbian Squires. returned to Wa terbury last night after defeating the Mynan circle team of New York in double header basket ball game. Scores were 15-S and 1S-7. Councillors James Kelly John Martin, Edward Conlon and Patrick Wallace were in charge of the trip.
 The Waterburians making the trip were: Irving Sweeney. Ed ward Conian, Joseph Stevens. Frank Hudner, Richard Carey, John Lynch. John Conlon. John Kelly. Ray Cronan. Francis Du- buque, James McGrath. Francis Carr, Robert Carr, Charles Con- nelly, Edward Conlon, John B. Slavin, Robert Hickey. Francis Lane. Francis Boyle. John F. Mar tin, Miss Irene Higgins, Miss Rita Deegan, James J. Kelly, MT and Mrs Patrick J. Wallace.
 Plans are being made to have he New York boys come here for yames in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
FIVE INJURED IN
 WEEKEND FALLS
lce=COated Surfaces Are
 Cause of Numerous Mishaps

Accidents to pedestrians losing their footing on slippery surfaces took the lead over auto accident injuries during the last weekend of 1894. Three more persons were hurt in falls were reported since the two listed Saturday, while no injuries at all from auto crashes were reported despite hazardous traffic conditions.
 A stolen car, owned by Eric Mutton of Kingsbury street. col lided head-on with Naugatuck car on the Waterbury, -Naugatuck road at 10 o'clock last night. Three lads riding in the stolen car had escaped before police arrived on the scene.
 The fall victims included Ed ward Nichols, 59, of Merrimac ave- nue, Oakville, who suffered a deep cheek laceration and a shaking up when he slipped and fell on ice in the backyard of his home. He was treated at Waterbury hospital. Mrs L. A. Hall, of 239 North Main street. injured her knee in a fall near her home. Patrolman Harold Bowling injured his leg in a fall on Hill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Withdraw Appeals,
 Committed To Jail
Local Men Decide Not to Carry Cases to Higher Trb
 unal-Surrender to Police to Start Sentences

Withdrawing appeals which they had entered to the court of com- mon pleas after being found guilty in city court, two men noti- fled the latter tribunal today of their withdrawal of the appeals and were ordered to begin serving their sentences at New Haven county jail.
 The two were Charles Nichols. who was found guilty of operating a car under the influence of liquor on Nov. 3. and Vincent Coleman, found guilty of breach of the peace on Dec. 7th. Both had en- tered appeals and were free on bonds pending hearings in the court of common pleas.
 Nichols had been fined $100 and costs. of which $75 was remitted at the time of the hearing. He must serve 46 days in the county jail.
 Coleman, who was sentenced to erve 60 days in jail and appealed, went to jail this morning to serve the 60 day term, plus IS additional days to cover court costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

For the past ten years the Wa terbury YMCA Chess club has been conducting a tournament to deter mine the chess champion of, the city and among the winners of these tournaments we find the names of A. l.. Davis, Lawrence L. Lewis, Herbert Dews, N. A. Cor nell and George K. Cashman.
 In the latter part of 1888, new club was formed in Waterbury which adopted the name of the Waterbury Chess club and this club had among it's charter mem- bers, players who heretofore had not identified themselves with tournament play. Much of 1884 was spent in development so that many of their members did not participate in the tournament for the championship of the city.
 On Thursday evening a meeting was held of a joint committee elected from the membership of each club to discuss the champion. ship for 1885. This committee was composed of A. B. Barker, N. R. Bellome, and E. c. Powers of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
CAFFNEY EXPLAINS LEAGUES PURPOSE

Explanation of the League of Decency, of which he is one of the organizers in this city was offered at the Y. M. c. A. forum yesterday by Attorney John L. Gaffney. He said the American nation Is ridi- culed abroad because of fhe type of moving pictures it produces here.
 He pointed out that the London Graphic, recently in an editorial, said "The American pictures have been weighed in the balance and League of Decency was organized. said Mir. Gaffney. by the American Bishops last April and includes 25,- 900 priests who have been com niissloned to urge their parishion- CTS to stay away from indecent pictures by signing pledges.
 MT. uaffney said latest figures show 104,00O persons in this state have signed such pledges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
zA<<<> MY~<~E
 ESTABLISHED 1885
HaiH
 and Farewell!

Maybe 1884 wasn't so bad after all; here's hoping if you thumb over the old year book pages you'll find nothing but pleasant memories.
 Our sincere wish for the coming twelvemonth, is that 1885 will serve you q heaping portion of health, happiness and prosperity to you, and yours. We've enjoyed pleasant business relations with you this past year. Our New Years ambition is to merit e continuance of your re spsct, confidence and good will. Tomorrow - Tuesday - New Year's-store closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
OLD TIME MEMBER
 OF END RECT DIES
Late Maurice w. Meaney, New Haven, Musician,
 Buried in That City

An old time member of the Second Regiment of the days when Colonel Lucien F. Burpee of Wat crbury was the commanding officer died in New Haven early Saturday morning. The veteran to answer the final call was Maurice w. Meaney, 69, well known as a mu- sician and a sign card writer. He was employed by several promin- ent New Haven firms before launching into business for him self.
 New Haven papers in carrying the obituary notice of Mir Meaney's death remarked that the deceased was well known among the musi- clans of that city. He played the cornet and was a member of the old Second Regiment band nn9 was also leader of the Second Reg ,iment orchestra that furnished music at social agairs. He was bugler in the old Second Regiment during the years when the late Col Lucien F. Burpee of Waterbury was commanding officer of the Second Regiment and was called upon frequently to sound taps" at the burial of soldiers.
 Besides being a member of the band MT. Meaney was a member of the Old Sarsfield Guard one of the uEits that belonged to the Second Regiment and he rose to be top sergeant in that company. He was one of the organizers and the pres ident of the Mignonettes, social organization well known in New Haen in the early nineties.
 He lcaes his wife, who was Catherine J. Herman, whom he married in June 1897. and by four sons. George F. of Norwalk, N. J., Thomas A. of New York City, Maurice w. and Joseph c. Meancy Of New Haven.
 The funeral was held at S:30 o. clock this morning from his late residence, 1886 Chapel street, New Haven, to St Brendan's church, where a solemn high mass of re- quiem was held. Burial was in St Lawrence cemetery of that city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Louis E. Bria was re-nominated forthe presidency of the local chapter of the Federation of Ital-s ian War Veterans at meeting of the trustees in Roxy hall yesterday. Francesca Marucci, Giovanni Sivil- la, Rocco Schiavo and Giovanni Iz-. 20 were named for posts on the branch council. President Bria made the appointments as follows: MT. Marucci, president; Mfr. Sivilla. secretary; and MT. Izzo, treasurer.
 MT. Bria was given a vote of thanks for his work during the. past year which has resulted in. making the local unit one of the outstanding veterans organizations in the city. He will represent the Waterbury chapter at the annual federation meeting in New Esrk Sunday. sz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
THREE ALARMS ON
 SUNDAYS RECORD

Two minor fires and . false alarm made up yesterdays fire re- cord, a 12-hour lapse being noted between the first and second calls of the day.
 At 7:39 a. m. firemen went to the home of Mrs Helen Stokes of 1Z' Benham street, where the high wind had caused chimney sparks to shoulder.
 At 7:34 D. m. chimney sparks, caused an alarm from the home Of Domenic Jamele at IA Chase Park avenue. Bremen could find no blaze when they arrived. A false alarm was rung in last night at S:45 from box 271, at the corner of Cooke street and Woodlawn terrace.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
Joseph Coskie Made
 President Of K. Of l.. Succeeds William Baranauskas- Patrick's Holy
 Name Society to Convene Thursday Evening
BROOKLY TN NEWS

Illus Vilsauskas; financial secretary, Ann Atkins; treasurer, Mary Orin- tas, club reporter, and Librarian Frank Shuknaitis. Members of the board of directors include Mary Mazaika, Edward Lasky, John Lesunaitis and Joseph Wit kauskas. Rev Joseph J. Valan- tiejus, pastor of St Joseph's par ish is the spiritual director.
 Those chosen as delegates to the Connecticut Lithuanian Catholics convention at Bristol the latter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
SHOPLlFTING CASE.
 CONTINUED TODAY

Michael Syrotchen, 42, of 670 South Main street, charged with shoplifting. was given continu- ance till Saturday morning for an investigation of the cases back ground.
 Clifford Adams. 35. of 15 Water town avenue. charged with driving while under the influence of liquor, obtained a continuance of two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Dec 31-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Fair and not quite so cold to- night. Tuesday increasing cloudi- ness and warmer. followed by rain or snow at night.
 Connecticut-Fair, not quite so cold tonight. Tuesday increasing rain or snow at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
ICE "IIARvEsTERs" READY

sandualky. O. (uP)--Iee thar" vesters' have sharpened their tools for first Lake Erie freezes here. The industry. a companion 10 lake fishing, ns the tee Is used for pack. inR of catches. employs many men each yenr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
ST JOHNS SMELLS
 KERNER MILK FUND

Members of St Johns Episcopal church today forwarded the sum Of ssg.4g to tho Eugene Kerner MIX Fund. which is administered by tho Lincoln House association. Approximately e3sO monthly is spent for milk for needy families of tho city from donations eontrIb- uted by organizations Of the city 10 ihls fund. The largest slnaio con tributor is ths Rotary club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31
LOCAL BOY GIVEN
 HONORS AT W.P.L.

A bulletin announcing schoias. tic honors for John sutiIffe. Crosby graduate, was received today at Crosby from Worcester poiytech- nic Institute. Mir Butliffe is q sophomore in the chemistry de. pnrtment at tine Institute. c mom- ber Of Phi Oamn Delta. a reporter for the Tech News and yice-prehl- don't Of tho Cosmopolitan club. Last term he was exempt from the finals ln descriptive geometry and won nrst hOn0Pa. as ho had colie iB hls previous term. This ynnr ho holds Charles c. WRhhburn scholarship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Joseph Coskie was elected presi- dent of the Knights of Lithuania at meeting at their Green street club rooms last night. The newly chosen president succeeds William Baranauskas. Other officers chos- en were Peter Lazauskas, vice president; recording secretary, Ju-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

An English memory expert sold his head for eB,0eO co that seientisis might stady G after he ln dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

Gold to value of approximately $100. 0.O00.O00 has been taken from the sands and creek beds of the Nome. Alaska, region since gold was discovered there in 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-31

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-01
BY KATHERINE TRACY L'ENGLE

"Suzan," snapped Judge Middleton,
"Since you claim to have an experienced
lawyer, where is he and who is hep"
Begin your pardon, ledge, I told
you: Marse Jesus"
Judge Middleton suddenly realized the
woman was utterly serious. But, of
course, things couldn't go on like this
Nov, Suzan, am going to appoint
a white gentleman to plead your case"
he stated firmly.
"'Scuse me, Mr.. Jedge; I know you
means it for the BEST" she smiled
blandly, "but I wouldn't trust myself
to nobody 'ceptin' Marse Jesus"
"All right, Suzan, have it your own
way, if you won't let me help you"
He motioned to the clerk and the
court was called to order. The clerk
droned out that the plaintiff, Suzan
Lukes, charged the defendant, Harry
Williams, while riding motor cycle
on .Riverview avenue on June IL, with
knocking her down and seriously in
juring Ffr, and asked the court for
damages.
SuZan was called forward and never
in all his years in Southern court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-04-01

well, sub, ma lawyer amt, as you
might say, no young white gemmen like
Mr.. Montgomery, what is JUS got he
papers an is saSShayin' out fer the fus'
time. But He kin do the arguefyin,' yes
Lawd! If that's what you askin'."
The judge had never seen any one
SO thoroughly at ease in his court.
"'CoSe we is mighty proud of Mr.
Montgomery, ledge, I hep raise him"
She smiled proudly at the young lawyer
who had been eagerly, but now little
anxiously, waiting for his first case to
begin. No Harvard law course had pre-
pared him for Suzan.
'Mr. Montgomery son, you gwine be
fine lawyer like yo' granddaddy when
you gifts pass yo' pin-feathers. But ma
lawyer is 'Sperienced."
THIS time Judge Middleton was quick
and the gavel raped sharply. At
the moment he had recognized old
Judge Carey, Tom Montgomery'S grand
father, in a far corner of the spec
tators' gallery. Old Suzan was not
going to be allowed to make a fool of
young Tom in front of his grandfather,
much as Judge Middleton suspected old
Judge Carey would enjoy it.