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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
BAND TO SPONSOR
 OUTDOOR CONCERT
Program for Tomorrow to Be Presented on
 Green at s D. m.
CHESHIRE NEWS
Corrpcsuhtlent--(sustav Qalucci
 f9hOne S10

The Cheshire Band will give 8 concert on the Green Thursday evening from to 10 o'clock. The Junior Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church will sell ice cream. Members of the fire de- partment will collect funds at this time for the purchase of music for the band.
 MT and Mrs Eugene Lawrence of Jarvis street left yesterday for Moosehead, Maine, where they will spend their vacation. Miss Pauline Lawrence, a niece, who had been spending a month with them, left yesterday, also for her home in Boston.
 The letter of Bishop Maurice r. McAuliffe regarding the campaign for the showing of better films was read by Rev Patrick A. Me- Carthy at both masses in St Brid- gets church, Sunday. Pledge cards were distributed among the par ishioners. MT and Mrs Roland Pardee Of Highland avenue are spending their vacation in Vermont.
 Colonel and Mrs James Hurley of New York were weekend guests of MT and Mrs James H. Darcey of Paul New Road.
 Mrs Jennie Marshall of Water- bury is the guest of Mrs Carnelia Willetts of South Main street.
 R. A. Storrs Post, American Le- zion, will meet tonight at o'clock in the club room of the fire de- partment.
 The Cheshire All-Stars defeated the Reformatory nine, 9 to z, on Merwins Field last night. The battery for the All-Stars were Gray for the Reformatory.
 The Grange will meet tonight in the Grange hall at o'clock and fine program has been arranged for the meeting.
 Lester Martin of South Cheshire left this morning for one of the eco camps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
GIRL SCOUTS IN
 INDIAN PAGEANT
Wequapauset Camp e r s Score Hit in Presenta=
 tion-To Lay Sewers
WATERVILLE

One of the most interesting fea- lures of the program at Camp We quapauset, on upper Boyden street, is the work in dramatics, directed by Miss Agnes Vasso. Recently the group presented the pageant of "Hiawatha", devised and staged en- tirely by the members of the class Betty Bloom of Troop 4B, of Bun ker Hill, played "Hiawatha"; Min ne ha ha" was portrayed by Dor othy Lewis, of the same troop; Mary Rice, of Cheshire, was Ma tonis"; Betty Pettijean of Troop 2. "The King of the Ravens; and Emelie Fitzpatrick, of Troop A of Bunker Hill, ''The Dancer"
 The pageant was presented be- fore the campfire and delighted a large group of visitors who had been invited for the occasion.
 Another recent innovation was a Robinson Crusoe breakfast. The food for the meal was hung in trees in widely separated sections of the camp and it was necessary for the girls to follow the trails leading to the various hiding places before they were able to enjoy their full meal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
LARGE CROWD AT
 LUNCHEON PARTY
Many Out-Of-TOwn Guests Present at P. I. A.
 Event Yesterday
MIDDl.EBURY
Mrs John Delaney Phone 4-8743

A delightful luncheon and card party was held at Shadowlawn Tuesday afternoon for the benefit of the Parent-Teachers' Associa- ton. An unusually large crowd was in attendance, all the popular card games played. and prizes were awarded. Guests were present from Middlebury. Woodbury, Waterbury and Naugatuck.
 Miss Ellida Anderson is spend ing her vacation with her parents in Pembroke. Mass.
 ! George Capewell of Hartford re- gently injured in a fall. visited his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred Cape well on Tuesday. MT. Capewell is able to get around with the aid of a plaster cast.
 Lewis Brothers Circus passed through town this morning enroute to New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Sewers To Be Laid

Patterson Court and Manville street are apparently assured of their new sanitary sewers for which the petitions have been pending for some time. Public hearings were held at last nights meeting of the board of commis- sioners of public works. All proper ty owners who attended registered themselves emphatically in favor of the project. The matter was re- ferred to the next meeting of the board of finance to determine whe- ther or not funds are available in revolving sewer fund. If the money is found the board of aldermen will be asked, at their August 9th meeting to authorize the board Of works to construct the sewers. The latter board if authorized, will vote the construction at its August 14th metin and the work should start soon afterwards.
 This project is badly needed, par ticularly by the residents of Pat terson Court, which is closely built up and whose terrain is honey-combed with cess pools well beyond the saturation point. The sewer in Manville street is neces- Drew and Pollam. and Pollack and sary outlet from Patterson Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

nue. Waterbury are spen ling two weeks at the local Y.M.C A. camp
 Miss Madeline Flynn of High land avenue left yesterday for a vacation at the shore.
 MT and Mrs Alfred R. DeLand and children Alfred Jr. Catherine and Florence of Woodruff avenue are spending a weeks vacation at Bantam Lake.
 Miss Margaret Burns of Atwood court is visiting with reiatives in New Jersey.
 Mrs Charles Billings of Main street is spending week visiting with relatives in Maine,
 Mir and MH John Egan and children Richard and Joseph oi Meriden were recent visitors ip town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
MARRIAGE GooD-AND HOWE

Salinas, Cal. (UP)-How good will be the marriage? That's a question only time will tell. but courthouse attaches here admitted the couple wfio obtained the mar riage license were Good-and Howe. In fact, theirs was rec ord in Monterey county. Clerks said Delbert Norton Howe. who ob- tained a license to wed Sophie Amelia Good. 50. was older by a number of years than any other applicant on record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
IF BIG LOCOMOTIVES SCRAPPED

Battle Creek, Mich. (UP)- Twelve giant Iron SAteeds" of the Grand Trunk Western shops here. which were used in construction of the Panama Canal, have made their "lsS1 run" These f2 iocomo- lives. along with 1R oth',s. worth Sl ,000. .00O at one time. Are to be scrappod some time within the next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
WOOL MARKET

Boston. July 1S.-CUP).-There is some further inquiry on the shorter staple Texas wools and an occasional small sale is being closed at 61 to 63 cents on the Boston market. according to today5s re- port of the U. s. agriculture de- partment.
 Bids are mostly 70 cents, secured bases, or under eight months wools but holders are adhering quite firmly to their asking prices around 75-76 cents at which some wools were recently sold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

end. A huge American flag hangs on one wall. A large double door, equipped with a peep hole, leads to . dim and depressing anteroom in which applicants for permits and other favors await their turn.
 All sorts of tradesmen and men of every nationality swarm the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
TWO IN FAMILY GOT DEGREES

Cleveland IUP)-Luther B' Weidlein and his daughter, Mar garet Jane. both received Beche- Tor of Science degrees at Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pitts huag. this year, Weidlein was graduated In 1909, before the ln- stltution was authorized to confer degrees. SO was awarded a B.S. 20 years later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Car Crashes Into House

Car Crashes Into House
 The brakes on Mrs Fred Lakes automobile left parked on Judson street released and let the car run back down the hill. The car crash ed into the doors of the garage of M. c. Guernsey adjoining his home. The doors were replaced Tuesday by William Yoos, local contractor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
John Fisco Buried

The funeral of John Fisco was held from the home of his parents on Railroad street at 9 o'clock thiu morning to St. Thomas church at 9:30 where a requiem mass was celebrated. Burial was in St. Thomas cemetery with w.. H. Lyons in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

Clerk Enjoys Vacation
 William Miles, employed at the Fulton market managed by his father, is enjoying a weeks vaca- tion from his duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
"Spced" Conway to Wed

Announcement of the approach ing marriage of Francis speed" Conway of Plymouth and Miss Helen Long of New Britain has been made. They will be married at St. Mary's church in New Brit ain on August 22nd. MT Conway is former pitcher of the Eeastern state league and has been a mem- Der of the Thomaston kaceys ball club up to a few weeks ago when he joined the Sacred Hearts team of the Waterbury City League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

, son, pr and Mrs Thomas Dan- aher of Torrington are on an automobile trip to Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

The. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their an- nual picnic Saturday at Cleav- lands grove, Plymouth. Sports for men, wome hand children and a regular dinner will be served between the hours of and G o'clock. The auxiliary will serve the lneai, which will be spread on tables in the grCve.
 James Harthway, president Of the veterans council will address the gathering. The committee in charge are, auxiliary, Mrs Leroy Cooley, Mrs Christopher Glennon, Mrs Neigus, Mrs Arthur Sterry, Mrs Harry Gould, Sons of Veterans, Harry Gould, Arthur Sterry, George Conner, Henry Simpson and Com mander Herbert Cleavland. The party will leave the center at 2:3O o'clock and transportation will be furnished people without cars.
 There will be no meeting of the veterans or auxiliary on Friday evening of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Former Resident Honored

TOFNICT INeSIuCHt AAOHOICu
 MT and Mrs E. s. Mapus ard daughter, Sally Ann, of Bristol, R. l., who have been the guests of local friends have returned home. Mir and Mrs Mapus, former well known residents were honored at a party held at the Rod and Gun club last Saturday evening". Con tract bridge was played and re- treatments served. Mrs Winfield Wright and Louis Lattimer won high score and Mrs E. R. Kaiser and Forbes Gibbs consolation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
LATE REALTY NEWS

Mortgage Releases John J. Wills to Antonio Scayone.
 Quit Claim Deeds Maria Scavone to the Trustees of the Waterbury Library Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
Concert Friday

The Thomaston Marine band will rel der one of it's popular open air concerts from the bandstand in Kenea park, Friday evening at S:15 o'clock. The concert will be the third of the season and will be directed by Raymond Benson, leader of the band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

People Visit Canada
 Mir and Mrs P. H. Danaher of Thomaston, accompanied by their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
N. '. Bank and Trust Stocks
 The R. Y. Griggs Go.

Bid Asked Bank of Manhattan. 29 32 Bank of N. Y. & Trust 355 375 Bankers Trust ....... GA 67 Cent Hanover Bank &
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18
S.OfU. Vets ToHold
 Picnic On Saturday Program Arranged for Plymouth Party-Band Con-
 Ger. Eriday-"Speed' Conway to Marry
THOMASTON
The Sons of Union '

Correspondent, F. c. FIynn-Phone s85 or 46-3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

Thornton McCleary has been named delegate from the local fire department to the convention John Miller is alternate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

Donald P,ercey of Woodruff street. Waterbury, Fcank Bailey Jr of Essex avenue. Waterbury and
 Raymond Ca1hin of Woodland ave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-18

Miss Laurette Therault of Main street will sing at the State theater this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
New Washington, an Englishnan, Stages Stand
at Valley Forge'-And 1t Proves Triumph

Next day two well-fed members
of a Congressional committee visit
Valley Forge, and in the course
of the interview, Washington dis
covers that the traitorous activi-
Les of some of his own officers
have been condoned by the Con-
gress itself.
He personally attends to the
election Of the visitors, then turns
to receive the reluctant admission
of his trusted officers that they
believe the fight for independence
has been lost.
Washington agrees to meet Gen.
Howe and discuss terms of peace.
But the meeting place becomes
the scene of an unordered Ameri-
can foraging expedition and a
spirited skirmish with the enemy.
Faced with the unflagging cour-
age and loyalty of his men, Wash
ington tells Gen. Howe that they
will go on fighting-not for trade
or amnesty, or intrigue for profit,
or anything else except liberty
and the right of Self-government.
THIS play provides many a
l. striking parallel between
those times and ours. There is
mention of a dictatorship. and ex-
posture of the greed on which war
feeds. While helping to glorify an
ideal, the author unflinchingly
holds up to scorn the blind and
selfish bigotry of ill-chosen legis-
lators-just as he did in the Pu-
liter Prize winning Both Your
Houses"
His play has the some gusto
and frank speaking that he once
helped put into What Price
Glory" And it has the same
grandeur of expression, the poetic
flow, which marks our stage at its
best.
Few superlatives and only lit
tie enthusiasm are needed to COM
plete this theatrical report. After
mO1JnS OF customer ANTICIPATION,
Mr.. Lew Brown and a great many
assistants have opened a new mu-
steal titled Calling All Stars"
Many we're called, it is true, but
few have been chosen for APP
plause.
In what must have been a ter
rifyingly expensive production,
they have lined up the Messrs.
Lou Holtz, Phil Baker, Everett
Marshall and Jack Whiting, and
the Misses Mitzi Mayfair, Ger
trude Nissen and Patricia Bow
man. They have lined them up,
say, but they haven't given them
much to do.
The show is nothing more than
a series of sketches and songs,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
BY PAUL HARRISON

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The
~ American theater is richer
again today because of Maxwell
Anderson. SO is American history;
and, for that matter, America it
self.
Anderson has written, and the
Theater Guild has presented, a
play called Valley Forge" 1t is as
much a fleSh-and- blood portrait
of George Washington as it is a
plotted drama, but most of all it
is an explanation Of why men
fight for liberty. The author has a
notion that We still might warm
ourselves at the flame of an old
ideal. He has Washington say, at
the end: This liberty will look
easy when men no longer die for
it."
Valley Forge" is no fife-toot-
ing historical pageant, or patri-
otto rally, but a grim, thrilling
narrative full of desperation and
human frailty and rough, vital
humOr. 1t isn't the cherry-tree
Washington you meet at Valley
Forge, nor do you encounter the
jealous unanimity with which
text books endow the people, the
Congress and the Army in that
dark hour.
The general proves austere and
fortnight enough, and certainly
brave But he is not so fanatical
in his belief and courage but that
he admits himself beaten and con-
siders the negotiation of an hon.
Orable peace. 1t is Philip Meri-
vale, an Englishman, who plays
this role. He has portrayed many
historical personages during his
career, but none with more poise
and warmth than he gives to
Washington.
TN THE beginning you find the
Il general listening to the COM
JldlIlbS VI Illo SJdI NCO anu AoSSCO
men, many of whose comrades
have deserted to provide for their
families at home during the win
ter.
The Continental Congress, bick-
ering over appointments, and dick
ering over expenditures, has neg
lected to send the food and sup
plies that are available. And some
of Washington's own officers are
slyly working for his displacement.
Next, for contrast you are al
lowed to look in on the Phila-
delphia headquarters of General
Howe, where bewigged officers
dance the minuet and scott at
the rebels. There, too, is the love-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
RAILROAD EMPLOYE
DEAD; RITES FRIDAY
Virgil CHM, as, SuCCumbS
at City Home.

Virgil CHM, Big -Four Railway
employe. died unexpectedly today at
his home, 1911 Southern-av. Mr.
CHM, who was 46, was born in
Veedersburg, and had been an In
dianapolis resident since 1905.
He was a member of the Central
Christian Church; Center Lodge,
Free and Accepted MaSonS; past
patron of Prospect chapter of the
Order of Eastern Star; supreme in
ner guard of the Order OF Jobs
Daughters, and associate grand
guardian of Indiana of Jobs
Daughters.
Surviving him are the widow, Mrs.
Vera Williams CHM; a sister, Mrs.
Madge Small, Veedersburg,l and
three brothers, Oliver CHM, Pitts
burgh, and Charles and Fred CHM,
both of indianapolis.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed by the Rev. w. A. Shullenberger,
Central Christian Church pastor,
at 2 Friday at the residence. Burial
will be in Grown Hill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
INFANTS DEATH
MARS HOLIDAY
Baby Found Dead in Crib
After Happy Christmas
Observance.
Where there was a holly wreath
yesterday on the Deckard homo

Where there was a holly wreath
yesterday on the Deckard home
there's funeral wreath today.
Seven-weeks- old Paul Eugene
Deckard smiled last night in re-
Spouse to his fathers playful atten-
tions, and went to sleep without his
bottle. This morning he was found
dead in his crib.
In compact, neat and warm
house, the DeckardS live at 249 S.
KeyStone-av. There was holly
twined in the lighting fixtures by
the mother, Audrey, who is 10. And
there were presents for the chill
dren bought from the Federal Emer-
gency Relief Administration earn
ings of the father, Clifford, "a.
There was a rattle in Paul Eu-
genes stocking, hung for Santa
Claus with that of his sister, Mar
tina Sunshine, who is 2. She got
books, toy truck, and some candy.
1t was happy Christmas, because
they we're warm and they had
enough to set in spite of the raw
ages of the depression.
There was no suspicion in their
minds that Paul Eugene was not a
normally healthy child except that
he had not gained sufficient weight.
The coroner believed malnutritiOn
due to an inability to assimilate,
caused the death.
The body was taken to Shirley
Bros. Funeral Home and services
probably will be Friday with burial
in Memorial Cemetery.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
SCHENLEY PAYS BONUS
Workers Given Per Cent of Sal
earned During Year.


NEW YORK. Dec. -Schenley
diStillerS has declared nearly 5000
employees in on a profit-Sharing
plan. All salaried employees were
given checks representing 5 per cent
of salary earned during the year
1884
Workers in the four Schenley dis
tillerieS tthe Joseph Finch Co. at
Schenley. Pa; the Old Quaker Co.
at Luxembourg, Ind: the James
E. Pepper Co. at Lexington. Ky,
and the George T. Stage Co. at
Frankfort. KY received special gift
merchandise certificates redeemaole
with merchants in any of the towns
from which these plants draw their
labor. There was no stipulation as
to what use the certificates should
be put.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
RURAL RETAIL SALES
HIGHER IN NOVEMBER
Increase of Is Per Cent in Dollar
Volume Is Reported.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. - The
new index of retail sales of general
merchandise in rural areas, recent
" constructed by the Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce,
shows that daily average sales in
creased Is per cent in dollar volume
from October to November, and
we're 5 per cent higher than year
ago, according to preliminary esti-
mates issued today.
The seasonally adjusted index was
89.5 per cent of the 1929-51 monthly
average compared with 80 in Octo-
Der.
The index was constructed in the
marketing research and service di-
vision and is computed by months
beginning with January, 1929. The
figures reveal that average daily
sales declined about so per cent
from 1929 to 1882, increased ap-
proximately 10 per cent during the
year 1888. and further 81 per cent
during the first IL months of 1884.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
TWO SLAYERS
ASK PAROLES
Life Term ConviCtS Seek
Releases From State
Prison.

Two life-term convicts, one of
whom was saved from the electric
chair on the eve of his scheduled
execution and another who killed a
fellow inmate at the state prison,
will seek paroles at the January
meeting of the Clemency Commits
sion, it was announced today.
Walter C. Baker, sentenced to
death from st. Joseph County Feb.
%, 1920 in connection with the MUIR
der of Carl Cook, La Porte grocery
clerk, during holdup on Christmas
Eve 1918, is one of the convicts.
His death sentence was committed
to life imprisonment by former Gov.
Warren T. McCray few hours be-
fore Baker was scheduled to start
his death march.
The other convict is Peter Tom,
40-year old Greek laborer from
Mishawaka. Tom was sentenced
from the st. Joseph Superior Court
Jan. 5, 1919 on his plea of guilty to
numbering his sweetheart.
Tom has been in the insane divi-
sion of the state prison since he
killed William Julian, fellow pris-
oner. Tom and Julian had been
close friends inside the prison walls,
but one day the two got into a
heated argument over the question:
Which gives the most milk, short
haired goat or long haired goat?"
In the argument, Tom struck JUL
ian over the head with an iron bar,
and the injuries proved fatal.
Tom will ask parole in order to be
deported to his native country He
has offered to pay the expenses of
a guard to return him to Greece.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
HUGH M. MOORE DIES:
SERVED NAVY IN WAR
Rites for World War Veteran to Be
Held Tomorrow.

Hugh NJ. Moore. a World War
veteran. died yesterday at his home.
SS n. Walcott-st, and services will
be held there tomorrow. with burial
in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Moore. who served in the
Navy. was As. He is survived by his
mother. Mrs. Josie Moore, with
whom he lived. and brother, My
ron Moore, 3616 Archard-av. For
q years he was employed by the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-26
HAPPY YULETIDE
OBSERVED HERE
Poor Share in General Re-
joiCing; Churches Are
Crowded.

Indianapolis today was convinced
there is a Santa Claus.
Rejecting upon its merriest
Christmas since 1929, the city. pre-
pairing plans to usher in the New
Year, counted the thousands of
homes to which charitable organi
cations had brought Christmas cheer
through the increased generosity of
its citizens.
Social workers were convinced the
poor had their best Christmas since
they first felt the pinch of depreS-
sion unemployment.
Business and industry scanned
sales reports that disclosed greatly
increased holiday buying.
Crowded churches recalled the
significance of the day. Thousands
disregarded the slush and cold and
worshiped at candlelight services and
early masses.
Quiet city streets yesterday indi-
Gated that the old-time Christmas
spirit had again become popular and
that the festival was being cele
brated in the church and home.
In hospitals, the sick listened to
Christmas carols.
In st. Vincents Hospital the
nurses sang for patients. The James
Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Chill
dren was the scene of a holiday pro-
gram At Marion County Tubercu-
loSiS Hospital at SunnySide, patients
were cheered by the first showing
there of talking movies and Oak
Hill Tabernacle carrollerS sang to
the patients.
In the orphanageS, at relief CEN
tiers. even in the jails, the Christmas
spirit held sway. Santa Claus Wis
tied Marion County Detention Home
and helped Mrs. Anna Pickard,
matron. distribute candy and toys
while the Christian Men Builders
Glass of the Third Christian Church
served ice cream and cake.
At Marion County Infrmary a
Christmas dinner was served. The
choir of st. Philip Neri Roman
Catholic Church. under the leader
ship of the Rev. Francis Early, sang
sacred songs.
Thousands of holiday baskets
we're distributed to bring cheer to
homes in the temporary clutch of
misfortune.