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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29

Because the late Thomas Farley. formerly of 57 East Clay street, left no dependents. his estate will receive no monetary award out side of burial and medical expens- es, 1t is disclosed in a compensa- tion agreement approved to-day by Commissioner James M. Lynch. Farley died from injuries suffered Sept 4th when the walls of a trench he was digging on Thomas ton avenue, caved in.
 His estate. of which Attorney Maurice F.. Wrenn is administrator receives only burial expenses of S200 as allowed by law, expenses of doctors Andrew J. Jackson and John F. Farrell who attended him and expenses of $69.71 at the Wa terbury hospital where he was a patient from the date of his acci- dent, to Sept 7th. when he died from crushed chest. In addition, his estate receives $3.72 for wages and $5 compensation. { Had Farley, who was employed by the street department of the City of waterbury. left dependants. the insurer for the city would pay his estate the maximum ai-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Leslie Shel- don was held this morning at g o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main street to St Ann's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9:45 o'clock by Rev U. Laurion. Burial was in new St Joseph's cem- eteryp. The pallbearers were: Vic tor Michard, Irving Coleman, AL fred Lariviere, Hilaire Lariviere, and Lawrence and Harvey Turcotte.
 The funeral of Thomas Bucco was held this morning at S:30 o. clock from the Colosanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by Rev Michael Lynch. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Harry DiCostanzo. Cesare Calderone, Todo Borano and Dom- chic Zarlenga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
INFANT HURT AS CAR DOOR OPENS
Escapes Serious Injury; Motorists Car Hits
 Bridge Abutment

Joseph Colucci, two and a half year old son of John Colucci of 1909 North Main street. was for tunate in escaping serious injuries when the door of a car in which he was riding flew open and he was flung to the pavement. The accident took place in Middlebury.
 The youngster was taken to Wa tcrbury hospital where he was treated for abrasions, lacerati0ns and contusions of the face and head. He was allowed to go to his home after treatment.
 Danold Porter, 27, of Cheshire, riding alone in his car at the time, suffered fractured jaw and head bruises early yesterday morning when the machine struck an abut- ment at Twin Bridges on the Wa terbury road. The injured man was taken to Waterbury hospital where he is still under treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
POLICE CHECKING
 STORY OF CASALE
Meriden Man Alleges Be- ing Slugged in Ride
 to Waterbury

Police today were Investigating the story of Frank Casale of 115 Grove street, Meriden, that he was given an automobile ride to Water bury by three men, then slugged and robbed of $67 last evening. The story came to detectives ears after Casale was sent to headquar- ters by Patrolman Joseph Collins who reported the Silver City resi- dent was creating disturbance at the North Square.
 Casale told authorities he had left the home of friends earlier in the evening when he was accosted by one of the trio who said, Hello Frank,-come on for a ride" Cas- ale said he did not recognize the person after entering the car, and did not know the twow compan- ions.
 They stopped in Meriden and had several drinks and then started for Waterbury. Arriving here, sev- eral more drinks were put away and finally the car halted in the vicinity of the North Square. Cas- ale said one of the trio slugged him over the head with some sort of instrument and knocked him Ouf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29

JOHNS = Mrs Susannah Johns. mother of Mrs Ivy Lowering of this city, died yesterday morning at her home in Seymour after an illness of long duration. She was native of Wales, Great Britain, and born in 1858.
 She is survived by her husband. David: nine daughters and a son. Including: Mrs William R. Adams, Mrs Ivy Lowering of Waterbury, and Mrs Joseph Woodworth of An- sonia, Mrs Albert Player. Mrs George Woodworth, Mrs Herbert Nash, Mrs John Gradwell of Mer- iden, Mrs Emily Johns of Hudson. N. r., and Mrs Alton Martin of White Plains. N. r., and David Johns, Jr.
 Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon in her late home and will be simple and friends are asked to please omit flowers. Interment will be in Union cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
ITALIAN (. 0. P.
 MEET TOMORROW

The United Italian Republican club will hold a special meeting at Liberty hall tomorrow night at s o'clock to organize it's members for a final week of campaign work. Peter DeCicco, president urges every member to be present at the meeting. All of the local candidates for election in the republican party this year have been invited to be present to give addresses. They include Congressman Edward w. Goss, Attorney George J. Crocic- chia, and Floyd H. Rasmussen, can didates for the state senate, Mrs Florence Sherwood and Ernest l.. Clyde, candidates for state repre- sentatives and Attorney Walter D. Makepeace, candidate for judge of probate. Town Chairman Frederic w. PalOmba will also attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
E. W. COSS SHOWS
 PICTURES OF TRIP,
Entertains Members of Winsted Club With
 Views of Vatican
tspecIal to T91e pemOcratl

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 winsted, Oct. 2s--congressman Edward w. Goss of Waterbury, departed from the role of political speaker when he appeared as Q guest before the Italian-Republican club here tonight and pleased Q large audience with . moving pic. ture exhibition of historical points of interest in Italy where he visit ed this summer.
 MT, Goss explained the various shots as they were portrayed upon the screen. He said he took the pictures with his own machine. He visited Pope Plus at the Vatican, King Emmanuel of Italy and Pre- mier Mussolini.
 MT. Goss says he cherishes his visit with the Pope as one of the important incidents of his life. He explained that while he was having his audience with the Pope 1t re- peatedly came to his mind that here was the spiritual leader of millions of people whose every mo- ment is precious, yet, still finding time to welcome countless visitors who are constantly making trips to the Vatican. He found the Pope had time to discuss world problems and important questions of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
SCHOOL HOURS TO
 BE GIVEN REVIEW
Board to Discuss Problem at Meeting Late
 To-day

The matter of the seven period study schedule now in effect in the schools, and the basis of the stud ent disturbances of the past week. will be brought to the attention of the Board of Education meeting late this afternoon at Crosby High school, it is believed.
 In view of the fact that many of the parents of the protesting students are said to be in accord with their demands, it is probable that a petition will be placed be- fore the meeting.
 There is also the possibility that q member of the board will bring the matter up for discussion. Mrs Florence. B. Webster, formerly a teacher, is said to favor a change in the schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
DANSKER INJURED
 AS AUTOS COLLIDE

Benjamin Dansker of 94 Fair view street, a furniture salesman, received a possible leg fracture and other injuries this afternoon when the car in which he was riding was struck by machined riven by Joseph Francis of Marion.
 Dansker was taken to Waterbury hospital whore ex-rays were im- mediately taken to determine if the right leg was fractured. His condi- ton is not serious.
 Francis reported to police head quarters that Dahsker's car was ahead of his when 1t suddenly turned left. Unable to avoid a col lision Francis reported his car struck Dansker's in the rear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
OBITUARY Y

BALDWIN-Mrs. Elizabeth Don ahue Balpdwin, wife of William H.. Baldwin of 21 Spencer avenue, died Saturday afternoon at her home after brief illness. She had been a resident of this city for many years and was very well known and highly respected.
 Mrs. Baldwin is survived by her husband, one daughter Elizabeth; and one son, William J..
 The funeral was held this morn ing at S:30 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue to the Immaculate Conception church where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at o'clock. A special program of music was rendered. Mrs. Lawrence Kilbride, as soloist, rendered Ave Maria" at the offertory and after the mass, Nearer My God To Thee" The body was shipped by train for bur- ial in St: Mary's cemetery, Middle bury, Vt. The pallbearers were: Lawrence Kilbride, Albert Affeldt, Edward Theriault and Walter Binge.
 KELLOGG - Mrs May Miller Kellogg, age 40 years, wife of Stephen Wright Kellogg, formerly of this city died yesterday at Lenox Hill hospital after short illness.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St Bartholomew's chapel, Park avenue and 51st street, New York city. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
 SQUIRES = Mrs Jennie Squires, wife of John Squires of 1899 East Main street died yesterday morn ing at St Mary's hospital. Mrs Squires had been a resident of the city for the past 40 years. She was widely known here especially in the East End section.
 She is survived by her husband John Squires; three daughters, Mrs Edward Malcarne, Mrs Edna Ledell, and Miss Irene Squires; one son, Nelson Squires; two sis- ters, Mrs Julia Walsh and Mrs Charlotte Kelly, all of Waterbury; one brother, Daniel O'Connor of New York: and i've grandchildren
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row morning at S:15 o'clock from the home to SS Peter and Paurs church where a requiem mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
Republicans Planning
 Four Rallies Tonight
Congressman Goss Opens Campaign in City--New
 COP. Candidates to Take Field for Votes

Four rallies in separate parts of the city will be conducted by groups within the republican party to- night. The party workers in Bunk CT Hill and Waterville will sponsor meeting at Pequot hall on Water town avenue and Sprague school gymnasium. respectively. Those are the goth and eth voting districts, respectively. The Young Mems Ital- ian Republican club will sponsor a dinner and rally at Liberty hall. The fourth meeting is a rally be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29

Rallies, district meetings and private confabs form the bulk of the democratic campaign program for the week. The program has been laid out by Town Chairman John H. Crary to bring the cam paign here to whirlwind end on Monday, November 5th, the eve of the state election. Tonight's main event will be a rally in the building occupied by the Mohican market. The rally will take place on the second floor and will be under the auspices of the Italian Women's Democratic club.
 Tomorrow night the Colored Democratic club will sponsor Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
Democrats Campaign
 For Week Outlined
Cfary Constructs Busy Program Featuring Rallies
 District Meetings and Private Confabs

rally in Jones' Tea room on East Hawkins street ana on Thursday night the Jewish Democratic club will hold a rally in Hebrew Insti- ute hall on Kingsbury street. Fri day night the French Democratic club will hold a rally in Franco American hall on South Main street and on Sunday night the Italian Democratic club will sponsor a rally, the place yet to be selected. Buckingham hall or Liberty hall will be the scene of this gathering.
 The principal part of the local democratic campaign for victory. however, will be carried out in dis trict meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
k. C. INCORPO PORATION
 REPORT ANNOUNCED

oficial announcement of the in- corporation of Barcelona council or Knights of Columbus, into Sheri- dan council, was made at the meet- ing of grand knights and secretar- ies yesterday at Knights of Colum- bus hall. The charter of Barceicna council has been rescinded and the councils have been merged. state Deputy William Mulligan presided at the meting, at which represent atiyes from councils throughout the state were present.
 Cocktail parties are said 70 pc on the way out in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
Victim of Cave-In
 Left No Dependents
Only Funeral, Medical Expenses Alowed-Wlle or
 Children Would Have Received Award

i, lowed undner the statutes. It is shown that his weekly salary was
 sig.45. Under the law. his es-
 tate would be entitled to half tnae
 sum for a period of 32O weeks had there been dependents, sucn
 as a wife, or children. He was no' married.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29

Five Italians who climbed five of the highest mountains near Scores by Sound of Greland were a week overdue in returning to their ship and barely escaped from the ice pack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Emil l.. Savard, 73 Lounsbury street: Ann M. Bradigan. 25 Wight man place.
 Julius J. Budelis, 162 South Leonard street; Patricia B. Jur- qauskas, 1277 Bank street.
 Rhinehart R. Brade, 85 Phoenix avenue; Anastasia Hudabenko. 172 Easton avenue.
 Levi Baldwin, Berlin. N. H.; Edna MacDougall, Gorham, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29

Great Britain claims that 1t Is supplying the worlds fastest fight ing airplanes to Spain, Denmark. Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Turkey, Finland, Brazil, Peru and many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-29
MASSES.

anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated We'd nesday morning at 500 o'clock. at the Immaculate Conception Church for the repose of the soul of the late Peter J. Mulhall.
The Washington times., 1934-11-23

Much ceremony surrounds these Germans, and the
guests enter they present their cards of admission
attendants who the pbox hats of black sateen
and the jackets and trousers that other door
have these Balls since the greatgrandmothers
of of these debutanes who will be presented
The Washington times., 1934-11-23
Miss stellita Stapleton

traditional decorative feature of the Ball the festoon
ing of the boxes with smax which forms effective back
ground for the bouquets sent the debutante and they
orally form solid wall of flowers either side atticed
pergoa covered with smax and form the background
for the supper tables the immense stage
Same CIIc+oroe Carriod 0,I+ Euerv Year
The Washington times., 1934-11-23
Dinner Honors
Del ebutante

DR.. and Mrs. Joseph Hor-
gan were hosts at dinner last
night at their residence in
Brandywine Street in honor of
Miss Frida Frazer, debutante
daughter of Mrs. Randolph
Leigh.
The guests, who were sister
debutantes of Miss Frazer and
members of the younger set,
included Miss Mary Tyler Nc
Cormick, Miss Jane Esther
Platt, Miss Nancy Harrison,
Miss Janet Harrison, Miss
Emily Maddox, Miss Mathilde
BruSe Rogers, Miss Louise Wal
Ter. Mr.. Frederick Cartwright,
Mr.. William Hoge Sd, Mr.. John
Lynham, Mr.. Humphrey Dan
iels, Mr.. William Blum. Mr..
Homer Tatem, Mr.. Douglas
Phillips, Mr.. Elmer Oliver, Mr..
Smith Bowman, Mr.. DeLong
Bowman, Mr.. Leonard Nichol-
son Sd.
Luncheon Today
Miss Frazer was the guest of
honor today at the luncheon
given by Mrs. Howard Leroy
and Mrs. John Gilbert Nettle.
ton at the Shoreham.
The other guests were Miss
Betty Angus, Miss Betty Marsh,
Miss Louise Waller, Mrs.
Thoma a S Hamilton, jr., Miss
Jane Esther Platt, Miss Emily
Maddox, Miss Nancy Harrison,
Miss Mary Tyler Mccormack,
Miss Maria Whitehurst. Miss
Charlotte Brown, Miss Marjorie
Dampman, Miss Anne Potts,
Miss Mary Katherine Bentley,
Miss Elizabe t h Zimmerman,
Miss Emily Jane Quirk and
Miss Imogene 'Ficklen.
The Washington times., 1934-11-23

Hunt race meetings until next
spring.
Many of the best cross-coun-
try horses in America were here
and nearly all of the best anna
teur jockeys of the country were
riding at this meeting.
Burley Crooks and Jim Ryan
won three races each at this
meeting. Noel Laing had two
wins, and Carroll Bassett and
Bill STREET., each one. Other
outstanding jockeys riding here
were Louie Stoddard (and it is
fine to see him in the saddle
again, as good as ever after re-
covering from the broken hip
he got in England last winter
riding a race); Charlie White
Of Baltimore, who has won
Americas two bets steeplechases
twice, The Maryland Hunt Cup
and The Meadow Brook Cup:
Stuart Janney, also of Balti-
more; Sid Hirst, of Philadelphia
(whose mother, Marion Hollo-
way, used to be we'll known here
where she rode in all the horse
shows.
Our own Middleburg boy
Jack Skinner, who has won so
many races that I will have to
devote a column to him some
time. when he has time to count
up his wins for me; Dion Mike"
Kerr, jr., our youngest jockey
and good; Henry Frost, Bobby
Young and Randy Duffey, all Of
the best, and Dickie Wallach
and ]. Leith, two good ones from
Virginia, also rode.
wanted to get them all to-
Rether for a picture, but couldn't
get them rounded up. I will try
again some time. and then
Everyone can see why I like to
wits about them.
T'hk first race Of Wednesday,
M Oakham. One mile on the
fIal. pss WDn bv Royal Thomas,
SphAE M Mrs Lewis A. Park.
Gf,E tIGGA1g ~ J n Ryan. sec
s.H Us< ijiElA Woman. owned
~ Kts r m trHsnt and ridden
NJ EHafIis White, third, Fight
The Washington times., 1934-11-23
MiddIeburg Hunt Scores Big
Success; Leading jockeys
Compete for Honors

ing Cock, owned by Mrs. John
Hay Whitney and ridden by L.
E. Stoddard.
The second race, the Dresden,
two and one half miles over
brush, which was the most ex-
citing race of the afternoon,
with eight starters, was run in
the fastest time ever recorded by
the Middleburg meeting, for a
two-and-a-half-mile brush race,
the time being 4:30 As.
This was won by What Have
You, owned by Frank M. Gould
and ridden by William STREET.,
three lengths ahead of Drapeau,
owned by Alvin Untermyer and
ridden by R. S. Duffey. Third
was Cold Punch owned by Mrs.
John Hay Whitney and ridden
by Charlie White. This race
was thrilling every step of the
way, with all of the horses but
one coming in to the finish close
together.
Peacock took the lead at first,
but What Have You and
Drapeau went out in front to-
gether and stayed a little in
front of the field, coming in to
the finish; Cold Punch showed
a remarkable burst of speed and
looked as if he were going to win,
amid excited cheers of the spec
tators. But with a little urging
from Bill STREET., What Have
You jumped ahead of them all,
and came in hardly blowing
at all.
Fairy Lore H m toni a n,
Royal Riot, and Peacock also
ran. The Chiseller, went down
on the last circling of the
course.
Third Race-The R. Penn
Smith, jr., Challenge Plate,
three and a half miles Steeple-
chase over timber: First, Drin-
more Lad, Paul Melons lovely
horse, who also won the big
Steeplechase Saturday, ridden
by Jim Ryan; second, Kilma-
logue. owned by William Ewing,
and ridden by Noel Laing, third,
Grown Up, owned by John S.
Ames, jr., and ridden by R. Wal
lack.
Fourth Race The Wolver
Hill, two miles over brush: First,
Well Played. owned by R. V. N.
Gambrill, and ridden by Noel
Laing; second, Patrick'S Day II,
owned by Mrs. T. w. Durant,
and ridden by Burley Cocks;
third, White Lightning, owned
by S. A. Baltazzi, and ridden by
Sid Hirst.
Fifth Race The Chiffon,
three miles over timber: First,
Indigo, owned by Northwood
Stable, and ridden by Burley
Cocks; second, Diana, owned by
Mrs. Vadim Makaroff, and rid
den by Sid Hirst.
Maryland Meets
Redland Hunt, Thomas T.
Mott, MaSter-Olney Cross
Roads, / p. m.
Riding and Hunt Club, Will
fred M. Blunt and Fred r.
Sanderson, Joint MaSterS-Way-
side School, 2 p. m.
The Washington times., 1934-11-23
70ayn Topics
(Trade Mark Registered)

which is the pride and joy
of the very affable Don
Juan, and he is fast becom-
ing an authority on things
horticultural.
The annual Democratic
Digest Fashion Show, 2Uith
feminine members of off,
cial and smart residential
society acting as models,
qUiU be held Wednesday,
Dece M ber 5, at the
Womdn's National Demo-
cratic Club IN NeW Hamp-
sire Avenue.
Col. and Mrs. Consuelo
Andrew Seoane will be
guests at the Fairfax Hunt
breakfast at the Hunt Club
at Sunset Hills, Va, on
Thanksgiving Day; and
they will leave later that
day for New York, where
Mrs. Seoane will assist Mrs.
William Seaman cambridge
at the debut of her daugh-
ter, Miss Barbara Balm
bridge, at Sherry's the fol-
lowing afternoon. Colonel
and Mrs. Seoane will 60 to
the Army-Navy foot b a ii
game in Philadelphia before
returning.
George Williams recently
invited 10 bachelors to din
ner, with the request that
they wear old clothes, and
afterwards they were taken
on a possum hunt down in
the wilds of Virginia. AS
some of them had never even
heard of a possum, their
enjoyment was unbounded.
DR.. Ernest Meyer, Secre-
tary of the German Embassy,
as a penalty for bringing a
gold-headed cane, was COM
PEELED to carry the lanterns
and follow the dogs. Bob
Kelly, of the State Depart
ment, and Capt. Robert Witt
hoeft, Naval Attache of the
German Embassy, held the
bag, while Jose Lara, Third
Secretary of the Cuban EN-
bassy, climbed the tree to
shake the possum down.
nUWLOT UUS W LItuL LWO W
the party Were completely
lost, and only found their
1UGy back by means of the
large bonfire a0hich not
only served as a beacon,
but it qUas here the supper
2UdS cooked.
X Il
See you Tomorrow
MuAg hJo1
The Washington times., 1934-11-23
In New York

The Minister of Switzerland
and Nine. Peter have gone to
New ""ork, to attend the an.
nual banquet of the Swiss So
ciety. They will be at the
Westbury Hotel over the week
end.
Nine. Peter will not be at
home today, or on Friday, No
vember 80.
X
DR.. John Dickinson, Assistant
Secretary of Commerce, enter
tained informally at luncheon
yesterday at the Carlton.
The Washington times., 1934-11-23

Mrs. Stephen B. Gibbons,
wife of the Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury, is in
Washington for a few days
with her husband at the
apartment he has taken at
the Willard for the winter
months.
Due to illness in their fam
lily, Mrs. Gibbons has not
made her home here as yet,
and Mr.. Gibbons joins her in
New York for the week-ends.
The Coast Guard comes
under Mr.. Gibbons super
vision, and Wednesday night
he and his wife were the
honor guests at the dance
given at the Kennedy War
rem by the League of Coast
Guard Women.
Mrs. Gibbons not only has
a very charming personality,
but she possesses a delicious
sense of humor.
Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen
will entertain at tea, to-
morrov afternoon from a
to 6 o'clock, IN honor of the
local chairmen oUho served
under her leadership Dur
ing the recent convention
of the National Council Of
Catholic Women.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen
haze as their guests, the
formers sister, Mrs. John
O'Donnell, of Omaha, Neb.,
1Uho aUiH be here for a
SHOTC StGy.
The Chief Counsel of the
Import Export Bank, War
rem Pearson, and his very at
tractive wife gave a cocktail
party in their apartment
Wednesday afternoon.
They are from California,
and like the majority of peo-
pie from that land of sun
shine" have a charm and
graciousness about them that
has a tremendous appeal.
Mr.. Pearson formerly was
with the RFC.
The many friends of
Sonora Maria q. de Arias
will be delighted to learn
that she returned to the
Capital yesterday from Pan
ANA, where she spent the
past several months, and
she is again with her
brother-in-law and sister,
the Secretary of the Pana-
manian Legation and Sonora
de Chevalier, who are one
of the most popular and
best-liked couples in the
diplomatic colony.
They have a charming
house in Twenty y-eighth
Street, which has a garden