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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
K. orc. Prepare
 For 3rd Degree

A class of eighteen candi- dates win be initiated into the first and second degrees Of the Knights of Columbus by sher- fdan Council. No. 24, Sunday night at g o'clock. Final pre- parnfions for the working of the degree will be completed at a meeting of fhe initiation committee, headed by Daniel COmmerf0Rd, Sunday morn ling at 10 o'clock.
 ; District Deputy Robert J. Clcary of Naugatuck will be present for the degree which will he conducted by Grand Knight John F. Robinson and the following officers: Deputy Grand Knight Cornelius F. Maloney; Chancellor James CogweII; Warden Henry Loughran; Financial Secre- tary Mortimer Con Tn or; Recorder William GuilfOile; Inside Guard, Joseph COnlmer- ford: Outside Guard, Daniel Nelson: Advocate, Martin Parker; and Chaplain, Rev Leo Finn.
 The third degree will be conferred a week from Sum- day at MiddletOwn in con- junction with the opening of the K. of 0. state convention. State Deputy William J. Mul- ligan will have charge of the large class which will include candidates from many cities and towns in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
LIVE POULTRY CODE
 HITS RACKETEERING

Hartford, April 26.--The live poultry industry of the metropoli- tan area of New York has been placed under a code of fair com petition designed to eliminate monopolistic trade practices which tend to increase prices to the con- sumer and decrease returns to pro- ducers. This code, approved by the president. became effective on Apri! 23, just three months after Com missioner of Agriculture Olcott K King led a delegation from the Northeastern Poultry Producers Council to urge Mayor Fiorello II. La Guardia of New York city to carry on a campaign to eliminate poultry racketeers in his city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
Fifty Families Enjoy
 Extension Of Service
Sylvan Avenue Bus on New Route Provides Benefits,
 Stirs Memories of Residents

The extension of the Sylvan avenue bus service to include that pnrt of the Pearl Lake road, east 3rly from Tracey avenue to the pxoperty of the Recreation Rod and Gun club, at 'sKozy Corner" -so-called, accommodates a large number of people and in no way puts those who have had the service for some time past to any inconvenience. The reason why the bus did not go around the circle before was due to the con- dition Of the street. This objec- 1ion has been removed, the road way oyer the new route being in Excellent shape.
 There are over fifty homes on the new route, occupied by about a6O persons. Most of the residents have cars, but even so many mem- Ders of the families find it neces- sary to use the bus. Prior to the new order they had to walk long distances to reach the stopping places. It is estimated that the distance covered by the new route is over half a mile. Before the Change was made there was a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
450 STATE MOTOR
 HEARINGS ENDED
Ills Cases Pending DispO- sitiOn of Licenses Heard
 Last Month

During the month of March the hearings section of the State De- partment of Motor Vehicles was very busy. There were 459 hear ings held in various parts of the state by the hearings inspectors, 733 letters were answered and 4O9 conferences held. In addition to this work a representative of the section investigated 115 eases pend ing disposition of licenses, 102 pro- bationists were interviewed and thirteen probationists completed their trial period and were taken off the probation list. For the first three months of 1884 the hearings section handled 3.479 cases, as compared with 2,S22 cases. during the same period last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26

ciety and Children of Mary are re- garded to be among the most &C., tive in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26

layoff at the waiting station for five minutes. but this is done away with so that the bus makes the schedule as usual.
 Some of the patrons going around the bend at the Rod and Gun club will be reminded of the time when they worked in the pearl shop at that point. But this was long ago and those who have personal knowledge of the shop will not make many trips around sKozy Corner" However that may be, no matter what part of Hopeville one passes through he notices marked signs of prog ress. There is no pearl shop at the old site, but the Somers, Ken worthy Simonsville Mfg Co, and other plants have since sprung up and all are going a thriving business Besides these there are other evidences of development. The district has one of the finest public schools in Waterbury, a neat church and an unusually large number of private residences have been built here during the mast few years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
Isabellas Present
 Hilarious Comedy
''fienrys Wedding" Attraction at Women's Club To-
 night-Many Prominent Young Men in Cast

up the cast, including Raymond J. Tanning, Joseph Mulcunry. Thon- as Wagner, Francis Burns. Martin Bergin, Edwin O'Dea, William Schofield athletic director at Cros- by High school, Richard Geghan, James Carroll, Robert Eustace. George Humphrey, Ted Hallock Joe Kenny, the Chevrolet man; Dr John Ricciardi, William Garrity. James Calvin, Neil O'Donnell and John Colloty, Attorney Michael J. Galullo, will be master of ceremon- ies for this rollicking act.
 The cast of characters in the play itself includes Ralph Meyers, Edna Maher, George Hughes, Pa. trick, Kelly, John D. Malone, Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26

Riotous comedy will mark the presentation of 'Henry's Wedding, a three-act musical comedy ex- travaganza showing for the first time tonight at the Women's club on Central avenue. After painstak- ing rehearsals for the last two weeks the cast of 15O is prepared to present one of the finest enter tainments of the current season. under the direction of Miss Jane Stoneall of New York city. The Daughters of Isabella sponsor the production.
 Among the features of the pro- duction is the act, "Beaux and Bellies of Grandma's Time" Prom inent young men of the city make
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
Lmckies ore 0z-yQys kind to yoat,'tl,roat

in making Luclies. Then s.It's toasted,- ' for throat protection. And every Luckyis fully packed with these choice tobaccos- \ made round and firm, free from loose ends that's why Luckies keep in con, dition" - why you'll find that Luckies do not dry out CT im10rfanf boint to eye,y smoker. Naturally, Luckies are always in always kind to your throat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
MOUNT CARMEL TO
 HONOR REVLYNCH
Pastor to Observe Silver Anniversary Into Priest-
 hood in June
BROOKLYN NEWS

Rev Michael Lynch, pastor of Our Lady of Mt Carmel parish will observe his silver anniversary into the priesthood in June. Parish toners have already started plans to pay honor to their great spiritual leader upon the occasion.
 There will be much to pay tribute for in Mt Carmel. Father Lynch through his efforts is re- sponsible for the building of the church, although still a basement structure it is attended by hun dreds on Sunday and has many daily visitors. Practically every religious society has a branch in the parish. The Holy Name So-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
POsTMASTERS PICK
 THOMASTON CHIEF


 Harry Muir. of Thomaston. was elected a member of the executive committee of the Connecticut As sociation of Postmasters at the ssth annual convention of the group held yesterday in Bridgeport at the stratfield hotel.
 Earle c. Martin of Bridgeport was named spresident, succeeding Frank Merrill of Bristol. Albert Wellman of Torrington was re- elected as ecretary-treasurer for the 18th year. The new president will appoint a committee to arr range for the annual summer out ing to be held in August. Failures in France are decreas- ing in number.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26

guerite Roach, Christine Calvin, Ruth Finnan, Mary Daly Cleary, Francis Gauthier, Joseph Cava- naugh, Joseph Mulcunry, Francis O'Connell, John Mccarthy, John Dunphy, Mary Byrnes, Edwin ODea. Olive Hickcock and Irving Delaney. John Collins is pianist for the musical numbers.
 Mrs Ernest Druft will sing vocal selections during the production and Sam Barlow and Harry X. Cashin have speciality act! An drew Galo has a especially in the Mystic Shrine number during which he sings two vocal selections. The show vii be presented again Saturday evening at the Women's Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
PinOChle Tonight

PinOchle Tonight
 St Patrick's Holy Name Society pinochle squad will invade the Lourdes parish tonight and play their parish team which a few weeks ago hurled a challenge. About fifteen of the greatest past board handlers from across the bridge will be on the roster of St Patrick's club, which incidentally is directed by James Barrett.
 Charles Toletti, captain of the South Main streeters, stated this morning that preparations were be- ing made for a social time to fol low the competition.
 St Joseph's parish will plan for a fortieth anniversary shortly. The edifice was erected two score years ago on the site where 1t stands to- day. Outings will be held during the summer month in preparation for the ceremonies, which are to take place in the fall.
 St Joseph's choir held a rehear- sal at the auditorium last night. Professor Alexis directed the , singers.
 Novena Tomorrow The Novena to the Sacret Heart church will continue at St Patrick 5 church tomorrow night. Services begin at 7:30 o'clock. | The choir, under the direction of Miss Mary Rice, will sing at the services.
 The cast of the recent St Joseph Alumni minstrels will hold a ban. uuet at St Joseph's hall on next "Wednesday evening. The group presented their first annual show 1.-Two weeks ago and the committee | reports that the event was most successful.
 One hundred people comprising members of the company and the general committee will attend the affair. There will be entertain ment and dancing in addition to I supper that is sure to be enjoyed by the gathering.
 The committee planning for the supper is headed by John StoKes who will act as toastmaster.
 Briefs
 Frank Place of Bonnet avenue will attend the baseball games IT Boston over the weekend. Thomas Fitzmaurice of Chlpmar street has returned from we" York city. The Misses Marjorie McGrati and Marie Barnes have returned from a visit in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-26
Banquet Saturday

Banquet Saturday
 Lithuanian Catholics of the state aided by representatives from New York and Massachusetts are formulating plans for their annual victory banquet at Hotel Strat- field in Bridgeport Saturday. The event, an annual affair, has at- tracted wide attention this year and reservations have been made for more than three hundred people. About one hundred more are ex- pected to attend.
 Waterbury people who have played an inmportant part in the preparations are the Rev John Kripas. chaplain of the state or ganization, Joseph Coskie, presi-- dent of the local K. of L.. and treasurer of the state group, and Miss Ann Atkins who will act as hostess.
 The Rev Edward Gradeck of Hartford, president of the Lithu- anian clubs, will act as tastmaster. The principal speaker will be Jas per McLevy.
The Washington times., 1934-01-29
Pavement Patter

Allan King, one Of the whips
at the Riding and Hunt Club,
was a guest Of a hunt club up
in Montgomery county recently
and saw one Of the best hunts
witnessed hereabouts despite the
fact that Charlie Carrico out at
Bradley Farms said that the day
was so windy that hounds
wouldn't run. Two high school
girls, desirous Of witnessing the
dignity of the Senate, appeared
in the gallery recently clad in
light blue graduation costumes
and carrying the usual gradua-
ton caps, one Of which was
adorned with a picture Of
Mickey Mouse" -. Mrs. June
Fickel, assistant director of the
Women'S Division of the Demo
cratic National Committee. was
paid a friendly little visit the
other day by Mrs. Isaac Hadley
TomlinSon, who Is collector Of
customs in Iowa and an ardent
Republican who in party mat
ters is always at decided var
lance on all issues with Mrs.
Fickel. . If all reports were true
concerning the big liquor stores
that are planning to open In
Washington when the spiritus
frumenti flows, real estate men
should feel that prosperity will
be on every corner ... Louise
Moore Is still wondering who
told that strange man to call
her the other night but from all
reports it was merely occaSioned
by the fact that she gave out
her telephone number to q man
who she didn't think would
CALI. . "A group Of newspaper
men who told Dot Lewis that
they were going to commune
with Bacchus before going out
to see the production Of her
play, Second Act Curtain" a
story Of pitch, Passion, and
Playwrights in a PresSroom,"
are having difficulty in getting
their tickets together, seemingly
because Dot feels that they
might lend too much real atmoS
phere to her play if they sat
together
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FOURTH. H.DEGREE

murdered his wife. In the next.
you apparently mean that she
was murdered by some myS-
terious man whom you saw
leaving her grounds in the
neighborhood Of 2 o'clock. You
aren't trying to say that Paige
and this man are one and the
same, are you?"
Carroll shook his head. "They
don't look a thing in the world
alike. Paige is short and very
slender.
This man was tall and
stooped-over. Not young at all,
should say. But you get me
all wrong; I'm not trying to
inSinuate anything. I haven't
an idea who killed her-or if
she was killed at all. I'm just
demanding that q more
thorough investigation be heidi"
I chewed on the butt Of my
cigar in silence for a while.
There's one thing" I said
finally. "You say you left the
Paige lane at 2 o'clock. How
is it that you didn't see Mr..
Paige return in his automobile
or pass him on the road?"
Because he turned off at
Towson and came up the back
way" explained Carroll. About
a mile and a quarter out OF Tow
son there's a dirt road that runs
up to the Paige estate and to a
lot of those other big houses
along there. It's in good condi-
ton now because 1t hasn't
rained for a long time. Paige
was late and took that road be-
cause it was shorter.
Then, as a matter Of fact, he
may actually have been in his
own home at about the very
time that you were parked on
the highway?"
More than likely he was. His
phone call came in some time
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before I reported back to Tow.

before reported back to Tow
son."
"It's your idea that his return
may have scared this mysterious
man from the house?"
TITS possible"
He pulled two photographs
from his coat pocket.
Here's another point, too,"
he continued. "I wish you'd
look at these and tell me if any
thing strikes you."
It was the official picture Of
Sonia Paige'S body as it had
been when the coroner examined
it. I took it, and for the first
time looked at the slender
graceful body, the lovely neck
with its profusion Of curlS en-
circling it. It was a beautiful
woman, in spite Of the distorted
face with its blackened dis
tended features, its protruding
eyes, its swollen tongue.
Think I'll get a drink Of
water" I said abruptly rising.
This shoulder Of mine pains
like the devil"
That's the way I felt when I
first looked at it," said Carroll.
"And knew her, too-knew
how beautiful she really was"
"I see nothing unusual about
the picture" I commented when
I returned a minute or two later
from the drinking fountain at
the other end Of the big
editorial room.
Look at the other" said Car
roll.
The second photograph
showed the room where the
tragedy had taken place, the
chandelier with the slender rope
dangling from it, and the over.
turned chair beneath.
Tell me-" I said at last.
whats wrong with either pic
tIlre2 You evidently have a
The Washington times., 1934-01-29
Around
The
Capital
BY JOHN SNURE, Jr.

Rambles after Reynard are
not complete for Frank Fraley,
huntsman of the Redland Hunt,
unless he sees at least one per-
son forcibly separated from his
horse on each hunt.
A recent chase should, there
fore, have given Frank his
greatest thrill. For Fraley,
himself, was forced to disem-
bark three times!
The first spill Frank took
ccurred in this manner.
Frank was at the edge of a
woods peering into the under
brush. The field was waiting
some distance away. A fox
ran between the field and
Frank, who didn't see it until
one of the riders had .galloped
over to warn him that unless
he was careful the fox might
bite him!"
In his excitement In trying
to take a fence Frank expert
enced spill No. /. Another
came some time later in a
wood.
Franks complete downfall,
however, came when he tried to
jump his mare I'VE" over a
stream. and miSjudged the dis
tance from bank to bank and
the depth of the water.
Instead of clearing the creek,
1--WE" jumped into the stream.
Frank left the comfort Of his
saddle to find a resting place
in the cold waters of Rock
Creek.
Said he to I'VE" disgustedly:
"Uh huh! Deeper than you
thought, wasn't it?"
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By K. S. DAIGER

Joker up your sleeve but they
look all right to me-"
cts this cord" explained
Carroll, pointing to the knotted
rope on the electric fixture.
do you notice how it has been
tied?"
I studied it carefully. mot
particularly" I confessed.
1T may mean a lot or 1t may
mean nothing" continued the
patrolman. "It strikes me that
that is a most remarkable knot
for a woman to have tied. I
can't give it any name, but it's
an uncommon knot. I doubt
that I could duplicate it and !
know a good many varieties"
From q desk drawer I pulled
a magnifying glass and focused
It on the cord. It was true that
the knot seemed to be an In
tricate one, unusual for a young
girl to have known.
"That is as 1t may be, SAID.
"Mrs. Paige may have had this
particular knot taught to her by
someone. I'm not certain that
we could establish that fact un.
less this proves to be some dis.
tinctive type known only to a
surgeon or to a sailor, let us say.
It's not enough to make us cry
'Murder-Murder!'"
"Then you won't do anything
about it?" asked Carroll hope
lessly.
4 didn't say that" I an
swered, for I knew perfectly
well that If my office turned
him down he would continue on
his way to the Herald which was
bitterly antagonistic to the pres
ent police administration and
would welcome an opportunity
to roast it.
CHAPTER Y
"What did Anderson say?"
"Well. I didn't show him the
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bending over confidentially. "do
you know who I am?"
He asked me in a whisper as
though he expected me to
reply that I thought he was
the Prince of Wales incognito.
Haven't an idea in the
world" I denied cheerfully.
go ahead: shoot!"
I'm Carroll" he announced
in a melodramatic voice. "You
know, the guy at Headquar-
terS who's always getting into
hot water"
"You seem pretty gay for 8
chap who's in trouble, though
I guessS you're used to it by
this time"
He colored again, so beauti-
fully that I leaned over and
patted his shoulder.
That's all right, boy" I told
him. They're a pack Of old
ladies up there. Dismiss them
from your mind. What's the
rumpus about this time?"
well, SIR" he began, ''you
see it's this way. They say that
Sunny Paige committed suicide,
but I'm not at all sure that
she did. It's my idea that she
may have been murdered by
man that I saw there in her
lane at about the time she died.
I've gone to Inspector Ander-
son and to Sergeant Williams
at Towson and asked them both
to reopen the case, but I can't
get them interested.
"And here's another angle.
You certainly know the reputa-
tion Ranny Paige has. It strikes
me that his story of his actions
that night before last could
be investigated"
"I don't seem to follow you
entirely" I said at. last, in
terested in spite Of myself. I'm
one breath, you seem to insinu-
ate that Paige himself actually
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Senator's Revenge

A member Of a Senate Com
mittee who has a reputation
for his caustic tongue appeared
at a meeting the other day
with a Scowl on his face such
as only he ca.1 wear.
A colleague asked him the
cause Of his apparent anger.
The Senator shouted:
"Ah've been ridin' up heah
from my hotel TO- years and it
only cost me 20 cents.
"A driver this mawnin' tried
to charge me so cents for the
same trip"
Says his colleague.
did you pay him when you
got Out?"
The Senator grimaced, said:
"Ah did not. All let him
wait outSide!"
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KRAZY KAT

Police Officer Dickey Carroll.
young college graduate, has re.
ceived reprimands from his
superiOrs through two indiscreet
arrests. So, when he saw .
stranger leaving the Paige
estate at 2 o'clock one morning,
he hesitated to take action.
Randolph (Ranny) Paige,
however, returning from bust
ness in Washington, found his
popular young wife, Sonia,
hanging by a silk dress cord
from the chandelier in her
bOudOir.
NOW READ ON
While I sat there with my
hat jammed down over my
eyes, seowling at my typewriter
and inwardly cursing the whole
crime game, I heard a voice
say:
"Oh, good-morning. How do
you feel?"
I doubled up one fist theaten-
ingly thinking that the first Of
the cubs had descended upon
me, and then I found myself
looking into the smiling frank
countenance of a young officer
whom I'd often seen at Head
quarters and to whom I'd al
ways said Hello" just because
he always said Hello" to me.
Then he saw the sign and
flushed. Yes, he actually did,
and in the intriguing interest
Of discovering the first genuine
blush since 1900,, my i'll humor
evaporated.
"Glad to see you," said.
Take a seat. if you can find
one. Anything you wanted with
me-I'm not working today.
however-or is this just a little
social call?"
Say" he began, carelessly
knocking q dozen or SO of my
best stories on the floor anC
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Now, Mr.. Hitler!

One of, the Jewish guests at
one of the towns better hotels
seated himself in the dining
room of the hostelry recently
and gave his order for dinner
to the head waiter.
When the dinner was served,
the customer looked up and
observed that the waiter then
serving him was German.
He arose and walked out,
leaving his dinner untouched!
The Washington times., 1934-01-29
Likes His Smoke

When the discussion of the
smoke nuisance arose in the
Senate District Committee the
other day, various panaceaS
were offered for the evil.
One witness pointed out that
despite its reputation for smoke,
Pittsburgh had done much to
purge the atmosphere of SCOT.
Senator James Davis, Of
Pennsylvania, a member of the
committee, said of the indus
trial city:
"The only thing we would
like to see in Pittsburgh these
days is more smoke from fac
tory ChimneyS!"