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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-28

Moreover, unless the duplication of existing facilities, Through federal grants of tnxpayers' moneys is avoided, an economic waste is in- evitable, a waste that is bound to have far reaching effects and cause irreparable harm.
 "It can only be hoped that some means may soon be found whereby the entire utility situation of this country may be clarified for the ultimate good of investors in util- ity companies and consumers alike. Their interests are distinctly com. mon and mutual, and not until governmental activities are so con- ducted and so limited as to restore public confidence can any accurate prediction be made as to a future trend of the utility business"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-28
DIED OF INJURIES

Bristol, Conn.,, Dec 2S.-(UP) Frank Bacon, Meriden, died early to-day at a hospital from injuries suffered last night when struck by a train at a grade crossing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-28

White, Luther Mcdonald, Floyd Good, J. B. Lassiter and William Dunham. The burial was in the family plot in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Maria Giu- seppa Mendillo will be held from the home at II Summer street at S:15 o'clock tomorrow morning with . high mass in Our Lady of Lourdes church at o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Albert l.. Gibbs will take place this afternoon at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, at o'clock. Rev w. V. Dickinson of St. Paul's Metho- dist church, officiating. The burial will be. in Bucks Hill cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
DOMINICAN PRIEST
 CONDUCTS NOYENA
Opening Services at St Margaret's Church
 Last Evening

A novena in honor of the Im- maculate Conception was begun
 last night at St Margaret's church, Willow street, in preparation for that feast which is observed in the Catholic church next Saturday, December 8. The exercises will
 conclude next Sunday. Rev Mat thew Mulvey, O. F., from the Do-
 minican house in New York, is in charge.
 The exercise in the evening con- sist of recitation of the rosary, hymn in honor of the Immaculate 1 Conception, sermon by Father Mulvey, novena prayers, and con- cluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It was aii- nounced last evening that confess sions will be heard beginning Tues day after mass, and will be heard daily at that time and in the eve ming following services, also Thurs day afternoon and evening. and
 Friday afternoon and evening pre- vious to the first Friday and the feast day. Morning exercises dur ing the novena will be at 7:36. consisting of mass followed by
 recitation of the novena prayers.
 Father Mulvey spoke on the re-
 lation of the Virgin Mary to Her Son, and the Son to his mother.
 Mary and Jesus Christ were 70 closely Intertwined, he explained.
 that devotion to one entailed de-
 votion to the other. He broughs
 out the fact that to Mary should
 be given veneration and honor as
 distinguished from adoration which
 is given to God alone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
Good News! Santa
 Claus To Visit City
Will Arrive Saturday in Democrats AerOplane-i -it
 Drop in Parachute at Hamilton Park

letters sent to him and he just couldn't get started back here quick enough from the North Pole,
 Fred D'Moliler in a later radio- gram to the Democrat tells us itli about the wonderful place wnere Santa lives and where he has his big toy shop. Fred says santa has great big toy shop where thousands of Title men are worklns at benches making up toys. thc big shop is larger than any shop in Waterbury, 1t ig more than mile long and if we had 1t in Wa terbury it would reach from Ex- change Place to Hamilton park. Tn the big shop everything was busy and the little men were mak- ings rocking horses. flying n1u- chimes. submarine boats, steam shovels. dolls. dolls dresses and clothing. whistles, horns and drums.
 Another part of the factory con tained a big bakery where every. thing was painted white and where the little men wore white uniforms. Here big bags of candy was all piled I'D ready to be carried away in airplanes to this country.
 Fred says he left Iceland yester- day and will be in some part ol Canada for the next few days. ne will not arrive in Waterbury untH next Saturday and will tell you more about it in the Democrat dur ing the next few days.
 Read the Democrat every day this week for further particulars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
|NARDELLOS FEED
 AT BOROUGH HOME
High Street Couple Ob- serve Silver Anniver-
 Sary-Receive Gifts

Naugatuck, Dec. s--Relatives and neighbors feted Mir. and Mrs. Charles Nardello of 103 High street yesterday, the occasion being the 25th wedding anniversary of the local couple. A bountiful dinner was served and "open house" was held. More than 100 visited the couple during the day. Music was enjoyed and a fine time was had.
 The honored couple received many beautiful gifts and were showered with congratulations Some of the gifts included silver. dishes. glassware, flowers and a fine chair. Their two daughters who live in New York as nurses. Rose and Lena, presented their parents with sum of money.
 John Marchitelli of Waterbury offered toast to the continued health and happiness of the pair. Rocco Cataldo made a. short speech. Others expressed hopes that MT and Mrs Nardello will en- joy good health in future years. An atmosphere of gayety prevailed. Music was furnished with Frank San Angelo playing the accordion.
 Among the relatives and friends who attended the dinner were: MT and Mrs Charles Gibino and daughter, Josephine; MT and Mrs Rocco Cataldo. Mir and Mrs Don- mic De Carlo, MT and Mrs Rocco Spadola, MT and Mrs Patsy Zuc- carelli and children, Angeline, An toinette, John, Josephine, Francis, Madeline and Lucille.
 MT and Mrs Nick Mangine and family, Joseph. William, Angeline. Genevieve, Mildred and Rose Man. zine; MT and Mrs Charles Nardello and son Charles, Jr, Mrs Anna Er- rico, MT and Mrs John Mccarthy and son, Jack. Frank San Angelo, MT and Mrs John A1egi, William Long, Mir and Mrs Louis Gabriel, all of Naugatuck.
 From Waterbury there were: Mir and Mrs John Marchitelli. Miss Re- gina LaChance, Miss Loretta Bi- saillon, Miss Mary Caputo. Miss Theresa Mobile, Miss Fay Mobile, Michael and Peter Cipriano and Thomas l.. Geneva.
 Then there were present of course. the honored pair. MT and Mrs Charles Nardello, and their children, Rose and Lena of New York city and Mrs Antoinette Long and Anthony Nardello of Nauga- tucw.
 MT Nardello is employed on the state highway, department. Festivi- ties continued we'll into the even- ing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

lege in Pennsylvania to complete her education. but the lure of the footlights was her inspiration SC, she continued her education at the American School of Dramatic arts in New York city.
 Upon completing the course of studies at this establishment, she secured her first theatrical experi- ence with a dramatic stock com pany in Saranac, N. Y. From this engagement she went to a resident stock company in Worcester, Mass and was associated with the fla vorites of the Poli Stock company who were there at the time.
 Advancement was coming her way and the Give Stock company an organization that has been pre- senting the best of stage attrac- tions in Boston for years, offered her a position and she accepted. Her stay with this gathering of thespians was both beneficial and other of the better stock companies beseiged her with offers for her services; she next was member of dramatic and musical stock conn pany located in Buffalo, N. Y. where she became a prime favorite and the scouts for the larger pro- ducing companies soon were seek ing her name on a contract for road work.
 Lucrative offers from the. pro- ducers of "As Husbands Co.," tempted her and she joined this company and made "a one-night stand tour that took her to the coast to Los Angeles to be- more exact, where the show closed, she stayed on there and was offered a part in show that was very popu- lar there at the time. "Company's Coming" In this show she was the leading lady to Lynne Overman, a well known star of the legitimate stage.
 Scouts from the picture studios saw her work and beauty. and were favorabiy impressel and she was asked and did take screen test for the Universal studios and was offered a contract by this organ ization.
 Before signing her contract rep. resentatives of M.-G.-M. the largest studios in the world, and whose roster of stars is the greatest of all producers gave her added induce ments and she was awarded one picture contract, 10 appear in "F;veiyn Prentice" to play the role of the other woman. Her good looks coupled with he dramatic ability that she possesses. when the film had been completed were the reasons that long term contract and appearances with the largest Of stars nre hers for the nenr future.
 Following "ifVelyn Prentice" she sill be seen in "5'he Night 70
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
[. LIP. MINSTREL
 CAST BANQUETED
Chicken Supper Served Troupe Last Eveninglat
 Green Street Hall

The cast of the recent L. I. F. minstrel show was feted by the Lithuanian Independent club at 4S Green street last night. More than 75, including the principals of the company, chorus, committees and guests were in attendance. During the evening a chicken supper was served and dancing and entertain ment were enjoyed.
 One of the novel features was the grand march. led by Miss Hell en Garren and Cliff McHale. both of whom were associated with the production of the show. The march was arranged and prompted by former Assistant City Clerk George V. Casey, who acted in the capacity of master of ceremonies during the stage presentation. Maurice Ryan presided as toast master and introduced as speakers Miss Imelda Casey. director of the company. Cliff McFIa1e. Helen Gar ren. Anthony Lazdauskas, Anthony Radvilas, George Casey and Henry F. McGrath. Entertainment was provided by Miss Jean Martin, Imelda Casey. Nellie Fleming and William Clasby.
 Among those present were: AL vira Zickus. Edith Krugelis, Nat allie Krugelis. Connie Jagela. Lygia Nainis, Bertha Krugelis, Alphonse Dodge. Francis Yurksaitis, Fred DelGado. Helen Jokubatis. Mary Abram. Emily Radvilas. Stanley Yegelas, Frank turkey. Alma Ra- kauskas, Frederick Pelletier. Anne ZukauslSas, John Grebunas. Adrian l.. Stokes. Demo Makadavice, George Adomaitis. Joseph Buttner, Edward Stanis, George V. Casey. Mildred O'Brien, Cliff McHale, Helen R. Garren, J. D. Martin. Nell lie Fleming, Mary Casey. Mrs Mar tin. Anna Lazaduskas. William Su- kaitis, Anthony Radvilas, Alice Radvilas, Julius Shurkus. Peter Drevinskas. Anthony Vitas, Peter Viatis. William Clasby, Michael K. Krugelis, Mary Krugelis. Joseph Rusinskas, Nina Rusinskas, Ruth Strong, Ernest Bercier. Elvira Nail his, Lillian Bucks. Elsie Bakanaus- kas. Evelyn Valutckus. Norly Kru- gelis, Edward Kripaitis. Evelyn Valuskas, Edna Lazdauskas, Will liam Girnik, Jean Martin and Jean Strachan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
Lithuanian Radio
 Unit Entertained
Mir and Mrs Frank Banis Serve Chicken Dinner to
 WATR Artists s-TestimOnia for Priest Postponed
BROOKLYN NEWS

Lithuanian radio performers en- tertained friends at the farm of MT and Mrs Frank Banis on Meriden road yesterday. The group recently concluded a series of programs presented over station WATR.
 During the course of events a chicken supper was served and dancing and entertainment en- joyed. Prominent among the speakers were Rev Joseph J. Val Duffy, studio director, and Profes- and director of the Lithuanian pro- grams.
 It is understood th..t a new series of programs that will include a vivid description of the Lithuanian language and ancient and present national lore will be. presented early in the fall.
 The proposed testimonial for Rev Vincent Razaitis of Hartford by societies connected with St Jos eph's church tonight has been postponed indefinitely.
 Bazaar Closes
 The parish bazaar sponsored by the St Joseph church organizations closed Saturday evening. The affair was held for two weeks operating from Wednesday to Saturday
 Services Open
 Forty hours of devotion to the Sacred Heart opened at St. Pat rick's church following mass at II o'clock yesterday.
 Among the students of Marian apolis, Lithuanian college at Thompson, who returned to that institution today after spending Thanksgiving at their homes here are, George Vilciaskas, of Green
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
nights inclusive.
 Local Branch Meets

nights inclusive.
 4 Local Branch Meets #
 Plants to increase membership were outlined at meeting of the local branch of the Lithuanian American Federation at 103 Green street yesterday afternoon. The To- cal group plans to participate in the general activities of the state organization. Officers of the Water. bury club include John Strong, president: Victor, Vosylius. secre- tary and Anthony Lenertraivius, se- cretary.
 Members of the St Joseph Min strel troupe will rehearse at the school hall this evening at 7:3O o'clock.
 street, Stanley Markevich and AL exander Markevich of Highla nd avenue, Edward Stulginskas of Bank street, John .Chepurna of Roseland avenue, Edward 'Yurgai- tis of Alder street, and Joseph Shinkus of South Leonard street.
 "CoWboys'' Active
 The Brooklyn Cowboys have made definite plans for a social December 18th at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. Entertainment and dancing will be featured. The com mittee includues Stanley Lucas, chairman; Carl Devino, John Di- Leo, Franz Ragaglia and Frank Maggie. s -.
 The Y. M. c. A. Inter-Club coun- Gill will meet at the Brooklyn hut this evening at 7:30 o'clock. ,..
 January 18th has been set as the tentative date for the anniversary program of che Lithuanian, Citizens Political club. The event will mark the 43rd year the group has been in existence. Definite plans were completed at a meeting of the club yesterday. The organization is con- nected with the Gediminas bene. ficial association.
 Officers include William Joku- bonis, president; Paul Poskus, vice president; Matthew Vosylnius, fi- nancial secretary; John Delinks treasurer. and Anthony Eidukevich recording secretary.
 B. A. O. Meets
 Matt Dunphy presided over a meeting of the Brooklyn Athletic club at the Bank street rooms of the organization yesterday morn- ing. The Brooklyn A. c. basketball team will hold drill at Barnard school gymnasium tonight. The quintet will engage the North End Thomas Club at the Central "Y" next Sunday afternoon in a city league encounter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

Boys and girls! Santa Claus Is coming to Waterbury on Saturday of this week and what do you think? He will drop from a para chute at 2:30 o'clock at Hamilton Park. Santa Is to drop right at the baseball field and wants every lit- tie boy and girl to look for him. Remember it's Saturday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at Hamilton Park.
 Santa was delighted with all the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
FORMER MERCHANT
 DIES AT YMCA

C. H. Bracel, 5s. of Regent street, Hartford, died suddenly yesterday morning at the Y. M. C. A., where he had registered the night before. Death was attributed by Medical Examiner Dr Edward H. Kirschbaum to acute alcoho. lism.
 The body was taken to the Ber- gin funeral home. 290 East Main street, where it was claimed later yesterday by A. H. Flynn of Hart ford, a former business associate. Bracel was formerly engaged in the leather business in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
LOCAL GIRL STAR
 IN POLL PICTURE
ROSalind Russell Featured in Evelyn Prentice"
 Opening Tomorrow

Perhaps the greatest achieve ment made by any performer of stage or screen, who claims the city of Waterbury as their home, has been made by Rosalind Rus sell, daughter of Mrs James Rus sell of IA Willow street, this city, who is featured in Evelyn Prem tice" which opens at Polls tomor- row. This demure young lady is a member of the cast which stars William Powell and Myra Loy.
 Miss Russell attended Notre Dame convent for her first school ing, then went to Rosemont coll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
SCOUT CAMPAIGN
 TO OPEN TONIGHT

The drive for funds of the com- bined Boy Scout and Girl Scout councils will officially begin tonight at 6:15 o'clock with dinner at the Hotel Elton. The organization for the campaign includes 250. persons, headed by General Chairman Ter ence F. Carmody, assisted by Charles A. Templeton and Mrs Jul ius B.. Smith, vice. e-chairmen. The goal set for the drive is $17.000.
 During the past week 30 scouts of the local council have been as- sisting Miss Anna Murphy of the Anti-Tu berculosis league in the distribution of seal sale material for the annual drive of the league.
 Air mail originating in England is 30 ner cent ahnYe a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
DR JOHN STANESLO LOW
 TO ADDRESS FORUM

Common Nervous, Diseases" will be discussed at the health forum in the east lobby of the Central Y. M. c. A. tonight. at S:15. The speaker vii lbe Dr John S. Stanes- low who will be introduced by Dr Alfred c. Dreher. chairman of the health forum committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

 CONCERT AT PARK

The third in the series of con- certs given by the EZRA band was presented before a large audience yesterday at the Hamilton park pavilion. George Gentle was guest conductor. The program follows: America
 March "Pasedena," .... vessella Overture Morning Noon and Night March sYankee Grit" vandercook ] Grand selection-"songs from the
 Old Folks" ............ Lake March Military ........ Yassell Waltz ''Il Bacio" ......... Arditi March Tight for Old Glory" Selection "F'irefy' ..... Friml Fox trot, Love in Bloom" Robin Overture Bridal Rose".. Lavailes March colonial ...... Hall Glow Worn" .......... Lincke March "S. I. B. A." ... Hall March Aide de Camp" Mackie-
 Beyer
 Star Spangled Banner.
 
 Rayon production in Italy is 22 per cent above that of a year age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

Young" with Ramon Navarro and Evelyn Laye, then as an index to the high esteem in which she is held she will appear with Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery in "Forsaking All Others'' a few scenes of which she has already worked, and Joan Crawford was so impressed by her work in that picture she has asked for her to work opposite her in the next picture she will make, "Reck- leSS.'
 Surely Waterbury has something to be proud of, one of her daugh- ters working side by side with the greatest stars of the screen and it would not be surprising in the very near future to see her name on the marques of theaters from coast to coast and then the breasts of Brass City citizens wifi puff with pride, in the success of one of their own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
CHOIR
 REVUE PRESENTED

Members of the junior choir of the South Federated church pre- sented a musical revue Saturday afternoon in the church audito- rum. Mrs Fred Benson directed the program, assisted by Mrs Edith Humiston. Thomas Albone was master of cerem onies.
 The program: '"For All We Know" entire company; piano solo, Dancing in the Grove" Mar ion Smith: recitation, Mildred Pen ny: piano solo "Fluttering Leaves" |" sketch, "She Loves Me Not, She Loves Me Not" Ruth Booth and DicNy Finke; doll drill of 10 girls accompanied by Winfred McTynre. piano solo. :Waltz in E. Flat Thelma Branch; sketch, Jimmy Changes His Mind" Margery Glastre, Shirley Robinson & Co; "A Mortifying Mistake" Shirley Mack; piano solo, Waltz Blue.' y Loribel Simpson: musical drama, "Sunbonnet Sally and Overall Jim'' Evelyn Archer and Floyd Holden; piano solo. Fairy Wedding" Mil- dred Pinney: sketch, What I Would Like to Be-" (written by Shirley Mack). Shirley Mack & Co. and Smile Awhile" entire chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03
Test Your KnolULedge

l. In which state is the city of Haverhil? 2 Name the capital of Iowa.
 g. Of what Order of Knightho0d is "H0ni soft qui nal pense" the motto?
 4. Who U. s. food administrator during the World war? S. What sea separates the Arabian peninsula from northeast Africa? G. In which country did the metric system orig. mate?
 7 Who were the Argonauts? S. Who was the founder of Methodism?
 g. Which French seaport is on the estuary of the Seine?
 To- On which continent Is the soy bean native plant?
 TURN TO PAGE IS FOR CORRECT ANSWERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

Nh arrest was mace Saturday niahl when Nathan Schaifer, 70. oi Tl@lho,,rne court, was kn"ekcf Insn anG snlfeAed q broken rlshi .rns n,,d lacenliouA ef ihe htne and lesn When hlt by an an'o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

Rayon production in Italy is p per cent above that of year age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

Air mail originating in England is 30 per cent above a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-03

A meeflng Of the lot owntrs ot lhr Grove Cemetery association <,ilf be heid this afternoon at the Natleafuck National bank at z @'ciork. Emil Mannwieief. presi- don't. has called lt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
SLAYER OF KLUX
 LEADER IS HAPPY
Gets Life Sentence, But Says He Did One
 Good Job

Jefferson, Wis, July -- (UP) Carl Church, the itinerant paint CT who feels that he "did good job' in killing Earl B Gentry. former ku Klux klan strong arm man, started a life sentence today in the state prison at Waupun. Church alleged that he had been paid $60 for the murder by Mrs Carrie Gill, 59-year-old widow with whom Gentry had lived for eight years. The slayer was en route to Waupun "A hours after his capture.
 Mrse Gill and her brother, Fer. dinand Probst, who is charged with helping Church dispose of Gentry's body. remained in jail awaiting a hearing July II. They pleaded not guilty. As Justice Ar thur Puerner sentenced Church yesterday, the killer said: Il still don't sec that have done anything wrong. Gentry was rat. I'm not sorry in the least. l feel that I did good job for society when kill. ed Earl Gentry"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
FRED HOFFMAN OF PLYMOUTH TOOK
 HIS LIFE TO-DAY
Found Hanging From Tree Near Chase Mill in
 Waterville

The body of Fred Hoffman, 40, of Plymouth, dangling from a tree near the Chase company plant in Waterville, was found at o'clock this morning. The man had been dead about 10 or 12 hours when found, according to Medical Exam inera pr Edward Kirschbaum, who pronounced the case suicide.
 Hoffman committed suicide by using electric wire as moose, throwing one end over a crotch in a tree about 30 yards off the Wa terville road, and jumping from q pile of stones which he had care fully heaped.
 Note Addressed to Lottie
 In his pocket was a note ad. dressed to "Lottie" in which he said he had "enjoyed life" and had a good time of 1t. He was having one last filing" the note said. and then bidding adieu to the world. There were also several insurance policies, which had been surrend- cred to the companies issuing them. The man had no money in his clothes.
 Saw Body Dangling
 The body was first seen by Paul Gervasi of 132 North Main street, a Waterville gas station employe, who saw 1t from the highway He notified Patrolman Patrick o. Rourke, who informed headquar- ters. Harold Hotchkiss, special Thomaston officer, also saw the