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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
RADIO OPERATORS
 TO HOLD BANQUET
Amateurs to Be Feted in Boston, Feb l7-Dis-
 plays Are Planned

Amateur radio operators and short wave listeners from all over the New England States will gather at Boston on February Y at the Hotel Bradford, to attend the Manifest sponsored by tho South Shore and Eastern Massa- chusetts Amateur Radio Clubs. Displays of amateur transmitting and receiving equipment of mod ern design will feature the ex. hfbits. Prominent engineers Will talk on various phases of amateur radio. Meetings of the Army ana Navy Amateur Radio units and the traffic division of the American Radio Relay League will also feat. ure the sessions. Prominent sneakers in the radio industry will be present at the banquet held Tn the evening. Manufacturers ana dealers have contributed numerous nrizes which will be awarded to holders of lucky tickets. The pro- gram is as follows:
 11:OO a. m.-2:00 p. m.--Regis- tration and inspection of displays.
 9.0O-2:3O D. m.--Technical talk m Glass B modulation by MT Ouinby of Delta. e..
 2:30-3:O0 D. m.-Contests TUT % a.o0-3:3O D. m.--Technical talk on tubes by Richard Puddington of Raytheon. co..a.. for both sexes. ,,au n .ta+,on ana ontenna adjustment by Paui Al DeMars of the Yankee Net work. a,,n.
 1:3O-5:3O D. m.--A. It.. h. L, Traffic Meeting. conducseaur " .s C. M. !. A. Mullen. WI Asi,
 5:sO-G:30 D. m. - Army ana. ~, tam. Net meeting. conducted ny Frcd BlgeIow, WtPI, isadio l,n Ai"' iat C. A. and Arthur z. stansll.sia' stanii.0a IICOI,. Also Naval commuhlens, tions Reserve Meeting. conducteu by It. R, B. Meader, ~ ...
 Other non-technlch events nro being arranged, including contesss, m visit 10 WBu studio, movies UT" bridge for tho ladies.
 TiOO ?. m.--Dinner. speahsss Dnd guests of honor from tns Array. Navy, radi0 industry ana loh American Radio Relay League
 The prlseH will be awarded ai' ter th0 dinner,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

In an overnight catch men on q drifter off Lowestoft, England, netted fish which they sold for $1,600.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

American banking circles. and Nu- gent Eallon, assistant general man nger of the HOLC. Other guests of l1enor will include Governor Wilbud l.. Cross, Congressman Francis T. Maloney, Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan. Senator Augustine Lonuergan will be present if he can manage to take time off from his congressional duties to make the trip.
 High tribute will be paid the local man at the testimonial as the speakers unite in praising his record as director of home loan &C., tivities in the state of Connecti- cut. Since the beginning of the fed- eral corporations activities in this state last August, Connecticut has ranked very high in number of Ioans completed and in total value of bonds given out.
 Manager John H. Burns of the Waterbury office is member of the committee in charge of ar- engagements for the dinner-dance. The affair is being sponsored by friends and home loan associates of Mir. Kennedy.
 The committee Is headed by Da-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
SEASON OF. LENT
 OPENS WEDNESDAY
Rules to Be Observed Pub= lished in Current Issue
 of Transcript

The season of Lent will open next Wednesday. The current issue of The Transcript carries the regu- lations to be observed as follows:
 The diocesan regulations of the observance of the holy season or Lent are as follows:
 1. The sick or delicate are not bound either to fast or abstain.
 9. Children under seven years or age are not subject to the law or fast or abstinence.
 8 Persons who have completed their 59th year or who have not completed their 21st year are not obliged to fast but must abstain from meat on abstinence days.
 4. The abstinence days Tor the laboring class and all members or the household of laborers are Fri days, Ash Wednesday, and holy Saturday till noon. :,
 6. The abstinence days for all other persons are Wednesdays, Fri- days, Saturday of ember week, and holy Saturday till noon.
 6. Any person engaged In la borious occupation, while bound to abstain from using meat on ab- StlIltIlCO udyo, 10 nv VII SASSS cused from the law of fast.
 z. The lew of fast for all who are not excused is binding every day of Lent except Sundays. On fast days those who are subject to the law are allowed to take only one full meal. In the morning, how ever, they may take q cup or tea coffee, or chocolate with piece Of bread In the evening they may take collation., At the collation. 1t is lawful to use fish, eggs, cheese, butter and milk, but the quantity of solid food should not exceed ten ounces. Meat is permissible only at the principal meal. This meal may be taken in the evening and the collation. at noon.
 The use of meat and fish at the same meal is now permissible, and the Lcnten fast and abstinence cease at noon on holy Saturday.
 Yours sincerely,
 JOHN J. MILAN,
 Bishop of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
FIREMEN ANSWERED
 TWO CALLS THURS.

Two companies of fire apparatus were sent to tho homo of Thomas Corby of 7s Tudor street yesterday afternoon at 5:47 o'clock. Steam in the attic of the residence was vid Mccoy, of New Haven, who wil act as toastmaster. Other mem bers include: Judge William l.. Tierney of Greenwich, Charles H. Hasburg of Meriden, Senator Will liam Conley and James D. Lawlor of Bridgeport, Timothy Sullivan of New London, Thomas Hickey of Stamford and John r. Gaffey of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
Improvement Noted
 In Telephone Stock
Results Past Half Year Highly Satisfactory Reports
 President Harry C. Knight at Annual Meeting

business experience which had been long, wide and successful. The report states that on January 24, George w. Berger of New Ha- ven was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of MT Blakes- lee.
 Reference is also made to the fact that the company subscribed to the Presidents Re-employment Agreement, as approved for the Bell System, on August 14, and has joined in it's extension to April 30.
 The. income statement for the year shows operating revenues of $14,978,846.28, telephone operat- ing expenses of $4,712, ,020.24, cur rent maintenance $2,754,378.46 and depreciation $2,907,4 leaving net telephone operating revenues of $4,471,721.57.. Deductions for uncollectible operating revenues and taxes assignable to operations leave an operating income of $3.- 440,200.32. To this figure is add ed $25,789.99 net incorporating income, making the gross income $3,465, 5,990.31. Deductions for in- terest leave a net income of $2,- 40,406.13. The dividend approprl- ations amounted to $2,400, 900 .00, elaving an income balance of $4.408.13.
 The balance sheet of the com pany on December 31. 1893, showed assets totaling $S0,S45.- 258.2S, of which the major items are land and buildings worth $10,- O50,546.27 and other telephone plant and equipment valued at $65,OO2,218.57. General/ equip ment is valued at $1,556,416.63. Current assets amount to $3,116,- 1O4.24 and deferred debit items total $225, 680.07.
 The company has $40,000,00o capital stock outstanding and a funded debt of $11,000,000. The long term debt amounts to $19,- 163,658.29; current liabilities 64,sO6.94; accrued liabilities not due $1,130, 0,475.68; deferred credits and reserves, $14,805,21O.82.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
Tunney To Speak At
 Kennedy Testimonial
Large Delegation of Local Home Loan Employees to
 Attend Dinner-Dance for State Director Tomorrow

by a large delegation including city officials, local home loan employees and their friends, and many. local friends of Mir. Kennedy. The local contingent has reserved one entire section of the banquet hall.
 Distinguished guests representing the national and state governme ents will be among the many attending the testimonial
 From Washington will come John H. Fahy, natinonal director of the Home owners Loan Corpor- ation and a prominent figure in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

"a few Lapins, Muskrats and Alaskan Lamb coats Come early for best se- lection!
 Apparel Shop-Second
 Floor .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

Major James J. (Gene) Tunney is the latest addition to the impos- ing list of speakers to be heard at the testimonial dinner-dance in honor of Peter M. Kennedy, state home loan diHector, at Seven Ga- bles Inn, Milford, tomorrow night. It was reported this morning that reservations for the affair already numbered more than 500 and that but a few more tickets were avail able for the testimonial to the To- cal man.
 Waterbury will be represented
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09

mistaken for smoke and B4u1NNNN called the fro deperfmeuf ~ Ms Johnson is the owner oi tho prop erty.
 Al 10:s0 o'clock last night n bell alarm from tho box on ftn corner of Bunker Hlll and Wopd- ruff avenues called several com panies out for ain automobile Ire. No serious damage resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
MANY goBLEss 100 OTID

St Louis-(UP)--Nearly two- thirds of the single men who are cared for at the Bureau of Home less men are ''too old for indus try" officials of the bureau nn- nounced after survey. Of the 4011 men receiving aid In Noveln- ber. GA per cent were over 4B and 2s per cent were over 60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-09
HAIRDRESSERS EXAM TO BE HELD THE 14TH

Announcement was made today by the Hairdressers and Cosmeti- clans Commission at the State Capitol that hairdressing and cos metology examination for instruc- tors will be held on February IA at :30 a. m. in the State Trade school at Hartford.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Clifford Brooke
Leaves D. {. to
Make Films

Along with other members Of
the National Theater Players,
which s. E. Cochran, manager Of
the National Theater, founded 10
years ago, who have gone forth
to Elories on the speaking stage
or the screen will be added the
name Of Clifford Brooke, Mr..
Cochran's director for eight Of the
nine years that the company has
operated in Washington.
The pictures have claimed Mr..
Brooke, as they have so many Of
the players he directed.
When asked of Mr.. Cochran
who he would get to take Mr..
Br0oke's place not only as the di-
fector Of the National Theater
Players, but as the head Of his
dramatic school, 1.-The Clifford
Brooke Academy of Stage Train
ing" Mr.. Cochran quoted a pas
sage from Ben Hur." IF Ceasar
should die tomorrow there is one
to take his place"
He added:
II am sorry to lose Mr..
Brooke but then you will re-
member I was also sorry to lose
Minor Watson my first leading
man, Leneta Lane, my first
leading woman, LeOna Powers,
Edward Arnold, John Warner,
and . host Of others that we're
with me in the early days of.
which is now an institution in
Washington, and my latest loss
iS Donald Woods who Hollywood
has laid claim to, nevertheless
when we open next spring there
win prot ably be seen in the
National Theater Players cast
other people who will, like their
predecessors, go on to glory"
4 While he would not commit
himself, he intimated that Addi.
son Pitt who directed the National
Theater Players a few years age
when Mr.. Brooke took his first
fling at Hollywood, was uppermost
in his mind.
Mr.. Pitt directed the famous
Elitch Garden Players in Denver
last summer. The National The
ater Players and the Elitch Gar
den Players are the two outstand-
ing repertoire companies in the
country and, incidentally, after a
season with these companies, the
two most coveted engagements
that actors seek, as, invariably
they 60 on to better things.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
VioIinist to Play
At 3 Recitals

Helen Ware, violinist, and Louis
Potter, pianist, announce three
sonata recitalS to be played in
Barker Hall at $3.50 p. m. on
Wednesday, March 7: Wednesday,
March 81; and Wednesday, April
II. The first program on March
Z will consist of the Beethoven
Sonata No. 10; the Brahms
Sonata in A Major and the Carl
Goldmark Suite in E Major.
Sonatas by Bach, Chopin, Mozart
and Cesar Franck, will be pre-
sented on the other programs of
the series.
Helen Ware is neard seldom in
Washington, although she plays
a number Of concerts each year
in various cities. Louis Potter
ranks among the best of the
Washington pianlstS.
Tickets for the concerts can be
secured at the box office in
Garfinckels store or by mail from
c. c. Cappel. I'LL Woodward
Building.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
'Hi-Hat Cafe to
O pen Soon

The Hi-Hat Cafe, the smart,
continental cocktail room of EN-
pire influence, at the Ambassa-
dor Hotel, is rapidly nearing COM
pletion. Public announcement Of
its opening will be made in the
next few days. In the preSenta-
ton Of this delightful room to
the Washington public, the Am
bassador Hotel has provided an
unusual place for business groups,
luncheons, the cocktail hour, din
ner, after-theater supper, or for
any occasion that calls for soci-
ability and gracious hospitality.
The decorative scheme Of the
Hi-Hat is striking with it's sill
yer iridescent wall Of shell and
rich blue harmonies. Soft car
pets, deep upholstery, and mir.
rored panels in blue, contrast
with the chromium trim on the
equipment and the brighter col
ored walls.
The modernistic front combines
stainless steel wainscoting and
mullioned windows topped by an
unusual built-in electric sign with
metal letters silhouetted against
opalescent glass.
Mr.. Frank A. McNey, well
known in Washington, will be
manager of the Hi-Hat Cafe, and
in his new position, will renew his
acquaintance with scores Of prom
inent WaShingtonians whom he
has served on many occasions.
Mr.. Louis Robichaud will be in
charge of the mixing room. He
has prepared an attractive wine
list with many favorite old timers.
He is well qualified to cater to
the discriminating tastes of those
who know the fine art of enter
tanning.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Danube Waltz on
Ballet Program

lie Beau Danube" which will
be the concluding number on
both programs to be given at the
National Theater, Sunday, March
4sat. 2:30 p. m. and $3.50 p. m
By The Monte Carlo Ballet Russo,
is sponsored locally by the T.
Arthur Smith Concert Bureau.
The. other ballets on the two
programs will be: in the after.
noon-"Les Sylphides," with music
by Chopin, and La Concurrence
Competition), by Andre Derain;
at night-Schumann's "Carnaval''
and "Scuola di Ballo," by Boo
Cherini.
Johann Strauss lifting music
of "Le Beau Danube" has been
arranged by Desormiere and
Leonide Massine, distinguished
member of the first Ballet Russo
brought here in 1916 by Diaghileff
wrote both book and choreography
He also dances the leading role
Scenery and costumes are pat
termed after the famous works OF
Constantin Guys with designs ex
ecuted by Count Etienne de Beau
mont.
The scene for lie Beau Danube
is a public park in Vienna about
1.-The middle of the last century. In
the background is a spirited horse
drawing a small, fashionable car
riage. The soft colors of the
background are repeated in the
costumes of vedettes, midinettes
and Viennese maidens who dance
gaily on the lawn.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

"Three-Cornored Noon, will be
presented tonight and tomorrow
night at the Wardman Park The
ater, at $3.50 p. m, as the second
production this season Of Cue and
Curtain, dramatic organization Of
the George washington Univer-
sity.
The cast, which is under the
direction Of Miss Constance Con-
nor Brown, director of dramatics
at George Washington, includes
Ruth Molyneaux, Adele Gusack,
Karl Gay, Walter Pick, Joe Dan
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

zansky, Edgar Saugstad, Leonard
Stevens, Ann Beach, and Eliza
beth Orth.
The George Washington Uni
versity Symphony estra,
which made successful debut at
Louder Please" Cue and Cur
tain's first play this season, will
give a short concert preceding the
play. The Colonial Ensemble will
furnish music between the acts,
at which time coffee and cigar
cites will be served in the lobby.
The production staff has been
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Film Stars Models
For Art Students

Students from the Los Angeles
Art Center were accorded the op.
portunity at Paramount studios
Of having motion picture stars
pose as models. Visiting the
We're Not Dressing" set, they
put Ethel Norman, Bing Crosby
and Carole Lombard through a
series of sketch "sittings" between
scenes Of the picture as their
final examinations.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
CUE AND CURTAIN GROUP PLAYS TONIGHT

working for the past two months,
under the direction of Newell
Lusby and Karl Gay, on an elab.
crate set portraying the recep.
ton hall and dining room of the
Rimplegar home in Brooklyn.
The business staff, under Floyd
Sparks, expects to repeat its sue
cess Of the former play, when
standing room was sold for the
second night performance, follow
ing unanimous praise given the
play in the local press.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Carroll Girls List
Preferences in Men

Maybe it's Mae Vests fault,
but Earl Carroll's II New York
"Vanities" girls, brought to Hol
lywood for Murder at the Van.
ities," prefer their men tall, dark,
and, of course, handsome, accord.
ing to a group QUESTIONABLE
Good dispositions, intellectually,
and personality and sense of
humor are helpful, they said.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Karen in Role

Karen Morley, one Of the
screens most prominent young
players, was borrowed from
M-G-M yesterday for the femi
nine. lead in RKO Radios "The
Crime Doctor"
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Lasky Writer

Changing his policy in regard
to contracts previously entered
into with writer's. jesse L. LaSky
announced today that he had
signed Keene Thompson, writer,
under a long term agreement.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Stepin Stars

Stepin Fetchit, following his
appearances in Carolina" "The
FollieS," and David Harum,
will next be seen in another Fox
picture, Marie Galante," with
Spencer Tracy.
Evening star., 1934-04-22

STUDEBAKER sedan. only S67. on terms.
Nolan. 18th and M SITS, NV
Evening star., 1934-04-22

STUDEBAKER DICTATOR. 2-door sedan.
1880; wonderful condition; garaged night
ly. etc; $50 cash: immediate need. co.
3771. 25.
WHIPPET 1928 sedan. repainted. SOS;
NV. Columbia 10415.
WILLYS 1891. fine condition; S175. 615-
617 st. Sc. Lincoln 8707.
WILLYS- S-KNIGHT 1929 model Sc sedan.
SS7; looks and runs fine. Nolans. 18th
and M SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1934-04-22
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

PLYMOUTH 1882 sport roadster; wire
| wheels, etc: fine condition; only S267'
| terms. Nolan. Sth and NJ sts. NV.
PLYMOUTH. 1880 sport rdstr.; new top.
excellent mech. condition; sacrifice, $40;
terms. Britt Motor Co. 1923 Irving st. NV.
PLYMOUTH 1884 de luxe sedan. 5000
miles. new-car guaranty. terms to re-
sponsible party. any demon. CL. 1868.
PLYMOUTH SEDAN. late 1881. S175; new
tires. looks and runs like new: always
kept in garage. CO. 433S before pm.
PLYMOUTH 1881 4-door sedan. q good
running, economical little car; finished in
beautiful opalescent blue: tires are good
Price. S145. Leo Rocca. Inc. Dodge and
Plymouth Direct Factory Dealers. lst and
N. Y ave. ne Ma. 732..
PLYMOUTH de luxe coupe. 1882; new
rubber; Al, S275; 1881 Ford de luxe
coupe. S125; must sell either. CL. 1908.
PONTIAC 4-door sedan, 1890; clean; ex-
cellent mechanical condition. $145. 607
Mass ave. NV.
PONTIAC '2S coupe; clean. leather uphol-
stery; Al motor; ST. down, So wk. 10
wks. Also WHIPPET 1927 Coach. S25;
FORD T coupe. SIS. ME. 9517. FAIR
DEAL. 1920 18th NV. Just above circle.
PONTIAC 1881 coach; excellent motor.
clean interior, good tires. real bargain.
S345; terms. L. = Steuart. Inc. 1925
14th NV.
PONTIAC 1888 sport coupe; black with
maroon trim. red wheels. spotless velour
upholstery excellent motor and new-car
appearance in every way; S645; terms and
trade. l.. P. Steuart. 1925 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1934-04-22

PACKARD club sedan, latest 1929: new
General cord tires; must see to appre-
ciate; S375. Ii. 57OS.
Evening star., 1934-04-22

ROLLS ROYCE inclosed drive limousine,
new paint. excellent mechanical condition.
Car Just received from original owner. Has
Rolls Royce de luxe sport touring. new
tires. Faint. upholstery. chrome plate and
many other extras. 1881 goth st. NV.
Ma. 4lNO.
Evening star., 1934-04-22
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

PONTIAC 1929 coupe, S75: looks good.
runs good, rumble seat. 33 New York ave.
NORTHEAST. Open Sunday.
ROLLS-ROYCE club sedan: perfect condi-
tion; will sacrifice for quick sale. Call
METROPOLITAN 1878
Evening star., 1934-04-22
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

tC0ntinueu.D
PACKARD club sedan, latest 1929: new
General cord tires; must see to appre-
clate; S375. Ii. 570S.
PACKARD sedan. 1929; perfect condition.
$3.50; will take small car in trade. Call
Adams 3704 Sunday.
PACKARD 1923 little sedan: mileage.
10000; kept like new; owner sscrihce' :
S1S5; trade considered After pm.
4406 7th st. NV.
PACKARD 1880 sport coupe, looks and
runs like new; owner leaving city. will
sacrifice. 1873 L st. NV.
PACKARD 1880 club sedan; beautiful tan
with gray disc wheels; new tires. chrome
tire covers trunk, safety glass. excellent
motor. Very sport car for S595; terms.
trade. L. P. Steuart Inc. 1928 14th.
PEERLESS sport sedan. S67. on terms;
See this bargain. Nolan's. 18th and M
PLYMOUTH, latest 1882 4-door sedan
honestly a remarkably used automobile.
Fourteen thousand actual miles. finished IN
dark blue with cream wheels; tires are
excellent SpotleSS interior. This car mas
floating power hydraulic brakes. all-Steel
body automatic clutch and free wheeling
The condition of this fine automobile VIII
please the average new-car buyer. Sold
on our MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Price,
1895 Terms and trade. Leo Rocca. Inc
Dodge and Plymouth Direct Factory Deal
ers. 1st and N. Y. ave. ne, Ma. 1922.
PLYMOUTH 1880 de luxe coach; looks
and runs like new; only S127; terms.
Nolan. I'LL 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1934-04-22

STUDEBAKER President" state victoria.
A short-coupled sedan d wheels, etc; cost
tcaIy t shows S peeh no use se WhsteYer This great
car to be sacrificed: S700 best offer;
cash, trade, terms. Can be seen at Blan-
ton Motor Co. show rooms, Studebaker
dealers. 33 New York ave. NORTHEAST.
Omen Sunday
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-05-24
BEING MADE TO
u OUT COAL MINE FIRE,

big undertaking. According to sur
veys the face OF the mine Is 47O feet.
Three veins OF coal form the coal bed.
1t Is blieved by mining engineers
that the fire Is active In the center
vein. How far into the mine the fire
has penetrated Is not determined.
The coal beds were strip mined.
Several years ago tunnels penetrated
he center vein. 1t Is believed the
center of the fire is In the vicinity
OF the former tunnels. Caveins have
completely covered the excavations.
Portions of a big hill which Was the
center OF the mine has caved in.
1t Is planned. by the geological sur
yey to make cuts behind the fire. The
procedure will necessitate a cut OF
over so feet. BY removing the coal
veins and then plugging the cut with
dirt 1t Is hoped the fire can be
abated.
The amount OF dirt that Will have
to be moved Is uneetimated. A gen
eral survey would indicate that
months OF work will be carried on In
the project -Four scrapers are now
being used to make the cuts.
Workmen excavating at the north
CONTINUED on last paxc)
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-05-24
50th Wedding Anniversary il
Celebrated BY Mr.. and
Mrs Chris Lee

AT the Norwegian Lutheran church
In Antelope Sunday afternoon, May
20, 1884 was celebrated the Golden
Wedding anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Christ Lee.
LAS Manifestations Wedding March
WAS played by Miss Romstad, Mr..
and Mrs. Christ Lee walked arm In
arm down the isle accompanied by
little LAvonne and Lucille Lee, who
were acting as flower girls, forty
immediate relatives and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Iverson, Mr.. and Mrs. Dahl, pion-
eer neighbors who are likewise neal
their Golden Anniversaries.
They were seated near the altar
while Rev. Simundson OF Plentywood
conducted services or the Birth Of
the Spirit" A short sermon was rem
dered In Norwegian especially for
Mr.. and Mn. Lee.
IA q~uartette from Antelope com
posed q the Brake Brothers, Mrs.
o. B. Hoven and Mrs.. Art Olson &C