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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
LYRIC

"A musical world cruise as seen through the eyes of hilarious youth!"
 That's a popular definition of Metro c oldwyn- Mayors sensation at new laughaganza, Student Tour which opens Sunday at the Lyric theater.
 For in addition to comedy-sup- piled by Jimmy Durante and Charles Butterworth-and half a dozen new musical hits including the sensational new "Carlo," the picture bubbles with youth.
 The producers raided the col leges and universities of the na- ton. picking the loveliest co-eds and the handsomest athletes to in- kroduce to, the public. Most of them never before have appeared before the cameras.
 And for locale, the producers took the entire world-New York, Japan, China, Java. India. Monte Carlo, Paris-and sent their cast on a musical cruise filled with comic complications and romance.
 The companion feature is Be- xon0 Bengal" It tells the story-a thrilling and realistic one-of an expedition that started out with the intention of filming a moving drama in which the beasts and rep fflia of the savage jungle would play their parts; an expedition that had the full approval and cooper ation of the Sultan of Perak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
LITCHFIELD MAN
 SUES FOR $5,OOO
Tree Expert Seeks Dam- ages for Injuries Sus=
 tained in Auto
(Special to The Democrat)


 Litchfield, December Is = Dam ages of $5,00O are asked in civil action filed in the snuperior court here today. by Gotthard Anderson of Litchfield, prominent tree ex- pert, against John Monaghan, also of Litchfield. The plaintiff brings the atcion under the guest statute, alleging he was severely injured while riding in the defendants car May "A, 1894.
 Anderson was riding in the rum- ble seat of the defendants car with the late Joseph Zampini of Tor rington who was killed in the acci- dent.
 The suit alleges that Moraghan's car was being driven at reckless rate of speed by Alfred Mignone of Torirngton and that the driver failed to negotiate the corner of Grove and East Elm strets. The machine overturned several times, killing Zampini and tossing Ander- son and the other occupants out onto the roadway.
 Anderson claims to have sui fered a fractured shoulder, brain concussion and other injuries to his head and body which required hos pital attention and kept him from his employment for two months. Attorney Harry J .Spellman of Wa terbury brings the action for An derson. It is returnable to the SUI perior court the first Tuesday or January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
THEATER CLEARED
 TOSAVE PATRONS
Ceiling Crashes After They Leaye-MOvie Operator
 Saves Companion

New York, Dec. 15.-(UP)-The narrow escape of 600 persons from blazing Broadway theater amaz- ed investigators today.
 Spectators at Warner Brothers Strand wacthed Filtration Walk"
 while overhead only a blistering shell of ceiling separted them from l raging flames.
 Warned by smoke that gathered | high in the auditorium and later | forced the spectacular escape of
 two projection machine operators,
 Assistant Manager Feb Epstein
 stepped on the stage.
 "There is fire in the vicinity" /" | he announced. There is no dam
 ger, but everybody will have to
 leave"
 Without panic the theater clear ed As the last of the early eve- ming movie audience, men. women and children, filed out, blazing embers showered the vacant seats. Crystal chandeliers began crash ing down.
 Firemen rushed to the Times Square section as police checked a massing crowd of 10000, found flames shooting from the theater building roof, four stories high.
 Just below the roof level ma
 chine operators, Walter Pitchert and Marcus Rittiner, gasping in the oven of their asbestos protect
 ed booth, were trapped. Rittner l collapsed.
 1 A thick cable hung outside the building, near the booth window. Pitchert. supporting Rittiner. slid down this in darkness and smoke,
 until he reached the end of the cable 40 feet below. He called un- til rescuerer told him to let go.
 He was only few feet above an extension roof and did not know it.
 He was treated for shock at Flow
 CT hospital. Rittiner. given emer- gency treatment for smoke inhala- tion, left for his home at Bogota, N. J. Inquiry into cause of the fire was
 pressed today when it was learned
 a fire last year in the same build
 ing. apart from the theater caused
 one death. Investigators said the
 fire started in the basement engine room and was carried to the roof
 through the ventilating system. H.
 R. Maier of Warner Brothers esti- | mated damage to the ceiling. roof
 and chairs might run to $1O0.0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

Five youths, laleged to have been involved in a series of store and house breaks, were hound over to the superior court under bonds of 92,O00 each when arraigned in the city court this morning before Judge John F. McGrath. Richard Copeland, 23, and Reynolds Ha- men, IF, both of Park street. and Artemus Sibley, 22, of SOP North Main street, all charged with attempting to break into a patent medicine shop on Bunker Hill, were bound over. An additional charge of burglary also stands against one of the youths.
 Gennaro Prinzo. 19, of 247 Ham, ilton avenue and Anthony Bachin- alki. 19. of 23 Redfeld avenue,
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 large number of countries. They were married later and have two young children. pr Walker was given the degree of S. T. M. by the Union Theological Seminary in 1929. His active work in the min istry has been with the Westmin- ster United Church of Winnipeg, Canada, from which he was called to act as assistant to Rev Archi- bald Black at the First Congrega- tional church, Montclair, New Jer- sey which position he held for two years.
 Called to New York
 ''2n 1880 he was called to the pastorate of the church of the Pill grims in Brooklyn. New York. Be- cause of greatly changed conditions and depleted congregations, both at the church of the Pilgrims and the Plymouth church in Brooklyn, 1t was decided in May of this year to merge the two churches under the name The Plymouth Church Of the Pilgrims. Since the merger, pr Walker has been serving as CO., pastor with Dr Durkee who has been the pastor of the Plymouth church for the last few years.
 ssMr and Mrs Walker visited our city last week and expressed them. selves as very greatly impressed with the church and the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
MICKEY MOUSE, ST
 NICK COMBINED
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The same Charitable program is being carried through again this year. The Elks are ready to dis tribute the food. the wonderful en- tertainment program is being ar ranged by Edward Fitzpatrick, manager of the theater, and the only thing remaining is the time for the theater opening next Sat urday morning, week from today at 10 o'clock.
 Our good friend Mickey Mouse has already informed MT Fitzpa- trick he Is coming back to Water bury again this year for the Christ mas kiddie show. He reported such a great reception and such an en- eioyable time, that he could not wait until the show this year to be back again and say Hello 10 all his little boy and girl friends in Waterbury.
 He has contacted good, old Santa Claus away up in the North Pole and informed him on the manner in which the boys and girls of the city helped needy families of Wa terbury last year. Mickey told san ia the same program is to be In effect again this year.
 Ole Santa. he just laughed a big merry laugh and his round face beamed and his bright eyes twink led, for that kind of effort on the part of kiddies pleases him greatly So he told Mickey he would cer- tainly be glad to come to Water bury and help along with the show next Saturday. He also gave Mic key a little tip-that because the boys and girls are assisting in charity work themselves, their act is going to be put down in the big book of Good Deeds" and maybe Christmas morning when the boys and girls come down to see the tree that Santa decorated, there might be just an extra little gift dn the kiddies' stockings.
 Manager Fitzpatrick is keeping the rest of the entertainment pro gram to himself for awhile because he wants to give the boys and girls big surprise. Just say it's to be bigger. better, more stupendous' more colossal and more entertain ing than last year." said MT Fitz- patrick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
St Joseph Boys
 Defeat St Marys

St Joseph's basketball team de- feated St Mary's 12-6 and St Fran cis Xavier beat St Margaret's 14-1 in the parochial school league games yesterday.
 Tommy McGrath, youthful bas- ket tosser of the St Francis quin- let threw thre hoops to feature 'r the contest against their Willow street rivals. Pat Slattery's combine showed neat floor work during the length of the fray.
 St Mary's lone field goal in the initial half was not enough to de- pend upon for victory and St Jo- seph's courtsters had little difficulty with their court attempts. Rem eikas scored points featuring for the Brooklynites while Day ex' celled for Harry Melvin's outfit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
TERRYVILLE SPORTS

TerryvilIe. Dec i5--The St casI. mfrs boys and girls teams will Journey to ThompsOnville Sunday afternoon where they will meet the teams Of that place in state Polish league contests.
 10th Of the local teams are travelling along at R good clip and are expected to return home with e victory. The bus will leave here Rt t2gs0 o'clock with the contests stated Co start Rt 2js0 o'clock,
 On Monday evening the powerful MeFiAen aulHtetn, winners Of the league championship last year VIII appear at the AuditOrium in what promises Co be one Of the HFeniesi battles iH the league Co date, The NeTIden teHm boasts el practically inc same team which f0ukhl lhP0uGh 70 tbe championship last aNRsaD while the loeaih whleh were Si ik0 fMp oi the league auFlnG the gFealeF paFt ef laei ssas1nk eIllt te ha i0pplaa from ihai perch by ihe MeFldeh feala epDeaf lalieh esgonks 9F fllla Dsap Nlf6 q nhnlber of neW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
ALHAMBRA

"Happiness Ahead. the musical eomedy hit starring Dick Powell anh his new girl friend, Josephine Hutchinson, comes to the Aiham- bra fheater Sunday.
 This production marks Miss 1zutchinson's bow In talking pic. fures being formerly q member of 9ya Le calliene's Civic Reper'ory
 Dick Powell. never has appeared to better advantage than in this p{cfure. Dick, who came to the front in musical speetaeies such as }|#ooflight Parade" "Dames,' <.THeDfy Million sweethearts' ana s1hef musicals, now proves that ne anf only has an exceptionally pieass zzr aInsina voice, but that he is . thoroughly capable actor, .,
 HIfappiness Ahead," gives hlm zaora 6pp0ffnDIflee for straight aot' za2 fhan any nk his other pictures, {zIIIs hIa sibGing viii eapiiyhte ey. @zglna wha hears him, 60 also VII &D hn fascinated by bis talented 5zSrf In fhe romantic role,
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 &.f I<n Love, ife sings . Inge # N aosneAv Anaf with Hfank los
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
Naugy Leaders
 Beat Boys Club

The Leaders of the Naugatuck "" outclassed the Waterbury Boys club, Junior Varsity five Thursday, AZ to 30. At the first quarter the score was 7-7; at the half 1916, and at the third quar- ter 25-25. With fast pass work in the last quarter the Leaders took the lead. never to lose it till the final whistle. Chuck" Janik with 16 points and Edmonds with g stood out for the Leaders. while Daily, with II was the clubs best bet.
 This game was the first of ser les of two out of three, arranged by Ted O'Donneli after a recent game held at the Boys club when both scorers did not tally on points after the game was com pleted so both physical directors agreed mo contest. Joe Mobile handled the game in first class style and made the youngsters play real basketball.
 The next game will be played at Naugatuck in the near future.
 Naugatuck "Y" Leaders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
FATHER COUCHLAN K. OF (. CHAPLAIN


 An appointment of considerable interest has been made inthe santa Maria, official paper ofthe Knights of Columbus. Rev. James M. Coughlan, assistant pastor of St. Francis Xavier church has accept ed the post as chaplain of Sher- idan Council. In announcing the appointment Grand Knight John F'. Robinson stated that Father Coughlan is particularly interested inthe activities of the young men and inthis position he will be of great assistance to the organiza- tion. He is we'll prepared to fulfill his new duties.
 Father Coughlin Is native of New Haven and member Of San Salvador Council No. 1 of that city. He came to this city in November of 1888 from Westerly, R. l. Pre- vious to that he was stationed in Danbury.
 His first duties will be conferring the second degree on a large class of candidates early in January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
Hit-Run Driver Given } Months

George LaPlante, S4, of 1S Hill street, charged with being a hit.ad-run driver, was found guilty of evading responsibil- ity in the city court this morn- ing by Judge John F. McGrath and was sentenced to three months in jail. Thomas Uhlig. 20, of Frost road, who was knocked from hs bicycle by IaPlantc's car three months ago and who Is still under hOs- pital treatment. came from the hospital this morning to tes- tify.
 Uhlig is employed by the Western Union. IIaPlante was not arrested until six days after the accident occurred. He pleaded not guilty this nlorn- ing blut witnesses identified his car as being the one which struck the youth and ran Off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
Seven Bound Over
 To Superior Court
Five Youthful Suspects in Series of Bmglaries Knife
 EiatChet BattIers Included in List of Prisoners

charged with burglary, were the other. two youths bound voer. They are alleged to have broken Into q home in Brooklyn and to have talk en safe containing about $500. Hatchct Battle Alexander Ditrocfio of 96 South Leonard street and Gaetano ,Cimi- cota of 103 Charles street, who were involved in a knife and hatchet battle on, Thanksgiving day which sent them both to the hospital, were bound over to the superior cour under bonds of $1.- 900 each, on charges of assault and breach of the peace. Patsy Pellegrino of South Leonard street, arrested at the same time on a charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace, was given a nolle.
 A two weeks continuance was Hoare of Colonial street, Oakville, charged with operating while un- der the influence of liquor. In the case of George Drinkwater, similar ly charged, was continued week when the arresting officer failed to apper.
 The cases of James Macris of 1s1 South Main strees and Ell Rossner of Hamden, charged with violating the pure foods laws, were con- tinued until next Saturday.
 NOlles Entered
 Nolles were granted Edmond Ostroslki of 122 Easton avenue, Joseph Bauser of 131 Sunnyside avenue and Frank Bauser of IFS Easton avenue, charged with breach of the peace. Similar action was taken in the case of Thomas Conway, charged with breach of the peace.
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(Continued from Page 1.) taken to Burbank hospital. Later his condition was reported not ser- ious.
 A dozen other .fire-fighters barely escaped death when the en- tire north wall collapsed, filling Pleasant street knee-deep with debris.
 Still other firemen had narrow escapes when a 75-foot aerial lad der burst into flames and they were forced to leap.
 No Night Watchman
 The school has no night watch man and there was nobody inside when the fire started. Police said no evidence had been found to in- dicate incendiary origin.
 School Superintendent James NJ. McNamara. who was at the scene. said he feared high school stud ents faced a vacation of at least three weeks. He added. however, that a special meeting of the school board would be held at II a. m. to consider emergency meas ures for housing the school-less pupils. He indicated that double sessions might be held at the jun for high school to accommodate thny,, fpmn0rarf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
Club Activities

Members of Daughters of Italy circle, Lady Foresters of America, held a Christmas party following the meeting last night in Moose hall. Gifts were contributed by members to be donated to the chil- dren's ward of St Mary's hospital. Mrs Daniel SuozZo was chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Mrs Rocco Longo, Mrs c. Ciampi and Mrs M. Pugliese. Reports on the national convention were made by Mrs Charles Stance and Miss. Eleanor Stance. Mrs Charles Stance presided at the meeting.
 Officers of Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St George were installed at the meeting last night in For ester's hall. Daniel Bidmcad of Hartford was installing officer, as- sisted by Earl Hopewood.
 The officers are President Philip Mills; vice-president, John Farz; messenger, William Warren, assis- tant messenger, Arnold Bowers; chaplain, Edward Hogg; secrc- tary, John Bunting; assistant secre- N-uaA SAADOA. William Bower; inside sentinel, William Powell, outside, William Hogg; trustees, Walter J. Thornc, Albert A. Tassell and William Win delbank, past president, Sidney V. Hole.
 Plans for a Christmas party to be held at the next meeting were made at last nights session of the auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans of the Civi, War held last night in the armory. A card partys>is planned for the latter part of January and rummage sale for January 10. Mrs Mae Walden Is chairman of the Christmas party committee, assisted by Mrs Irene Mack and Mrs Mamie Gould. Mrs Sue Oldershaw presided.
 Past Grand Master Rober' Walker and staff of assistants ex- cmplified the Master Mason degI ee last night at special eommunica- ton of Harmony Lodge in Masonic Temple. More than 800 Masons of Waterbury and vicinity attended.
 State officers of the order of De. MoIay visited Dorlc Chapter of this city at . meeting held last night in Masonic Temple. Five candidates were initiated.
 4 Christmas party will bo given by uaiilee shrine, White shrine ef ieruaaien. according Co pinna made last night at the ineeihH in Masonic Temple. Russell Putnam lA ehalf. man Of the arrangements commit tee fOF the party which will be held December sSth.
 Ms M, {. FaHap presided ag the FealiiaT meeting 0f Sheridan Couns sll, New fHDniHnd order ef protees lIep. held tact night in Mechanics hall,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
DIONNE SISTERS
 LOSE WEIGHT

CalIander, Ont. Dec 15-(UP)- The Dionne quintuplets, enjoying n slightly lighter diet than usual. showed n small loss in weight to- day, but their nurses announced they were nevertheless "all wcll'.
 Following were today's weights for the infants:
 Yvonne-i2 pounds 13 1-4 ounces. Loss of 1-2 ounce.
 Annette-i2 pounds 7t-2 ounces Loss 2 i-2 ounces.
 cecilin--i2 pounds { i.4 ounces. Loss 1 I-4 ounces.
 Emilie--iO pounds 6 3-4 ounces Loss { ounces.
 Marie---iO pounds 3.4 ounces. Loss 1 i.4 ounces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO; WE HAVE A TRAINED
 STAFF TO HELP YOU AT ANY TIME NJ N

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Dls- TRICT OF WATERBURY, ss PROBATE. COURT, December 14th, 1884. ST
 ESTATE of JOSEPH RooFF, late of the Town of Waterbury, in Said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- clement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attest- red recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 HARRY A. FRANK, ! 12-14-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
ALcoRN. JR. NAMED

Hartford. Conn, Dec ib-(u.P.) -rather and son VII direct thf office ef states attorney Oi Hart sgFd County aH result or < decision 0f Superior Court Judges at New Haven, Hugh Mead Aicorn, Jr, wai Damed aa assistant Co his father for nearly q score 0f years hai held the office Of states attorney,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

Eve fivssmIle fences. ilneA vllh poison trenches, are Co be bullt 70 lhe Mlldufa district Of Australia Co protect vineyards against | plague ef hFnashoDpefn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

Totals. ........... 1S SV Score at half time: 16-16. Ref cree: Joe Mobile. Time: Four S. minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
Business SerDice
Professional services

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Announcements
Personals

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Special Notices.

A CHRISTMAS SUGGEsTIoN-We have all styles and sizes. Union Plate & Window Glass Co, 26 Union St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15

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Ms ~. |. Fagan presided as the regular meellha ef sheridan Ceuil' lIen. held Iasi night in Mechanics halL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-15
FITCHBURY HIGH SCHOOL RUINED

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si uusiness Services Rendered

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BROOKLYN PASTOR lS RECOGNIZE N DED

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-25
AIRsHIP IS scRAPPED

After being put out of active COM
mission two years ago as measure Of
economy, the United States Navy dirigible
Los Angeles has been declared unfit for
further flight on account of deterioration
of her metal structure. She is the first
rigid dirigible to complete normal span
Of life without meeting disaster.
The Los Angeles, originally desig-
mated as the Z-R 3, was built in Germany
for the United States under the terms of
the peace treaty after the World War,
and was delivered at Lakehurst, N. j., on
October Is, 1924, after flight of 5000
miles from Germany in 81 hours, a new
record at that time.
A notable feat of the Los Angeles was
that of making the first landing of diri-
gible on carrier ship at sea, accom-
plished on January q, 1928, when she
came to rest on the deck of the naval car
rier Saratoga. She made number Of
notable trips, including flights to Cuba and
the Canal Zone
Scrapping of the Los Angeles leaves
only two large rigid airships in the world,
the United States Nays Macon and the
Graf Zeppelin of Germany, All the rest
have been destroyed in disasters, with the
result that the building of this type of air
craft has been abandoned by all nations
except the United States and Germany.
They might well follow suit, as the diri-
gible has proved to be an expensive death
trap, of little practical value either in
peace or war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-25
SOME LONG WORDS

What is the longest word in the Eng
lish language? That is hard question to
answer, as writer's have from time to time
coined words of extraordinary length
which have never gotten into general use.
The longest in Webster's International
dictionary is Observation-Disclosures
defined as "honorableness, a pedantic
nonsense word, used by Shakespeare in
Loves Labor Lost" and containing q let
ters.
But i'm chemical treatises may be
found even longer words more wonderfully
compounded than the chemical products
which they describe For example, tetrahy-
neutrality-suspicious., with 81 let
tiers; also paraoxymetamethoxya
Zene of 80 letters, and others.
English must yield the palm to some
foreign languages, however, when long
words are considered In German, sehut-
observation-disclosures with 35
letters, is as formidable as the war engine
it describes. In English this machine is
commonly designated by the four-letter
word tank" saving of 81 letters going
to the credit of our mother tongue.
Longest of all so far discovered is a
Greek word of 181 letters, which APP
propriately enough is the name of dish
containing many ingredients. We call it
simply ''hash."