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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
TWO GALA DANCES WIND UP SEASON
ROseland Ballroom to Be Open Sunday and MOn-
 day Nights

Two gala holiday dances win wind up the summer dance sched- ule of Roseland ballroom, Lake, wood park tomorrow night and Monday night. As Q special ate traction for Sunday night, patrons of RoseIand will be offered the new rhythu1s of Hughie Golden and his radio orchestra direct from the Isle O'Paims Casino at Virgin ia Beach. It will mark the first appearance Of the Golden 0rches- trA in this city.
 There will also be dancinT at Roseland Monday night with Joe Damiano and his Society Trouba- dours under the direction of Henry Muccini furnishing the melodies. Following the dance Monday night, Roseland will be closed for the season.
 Supt. of Parks Irving W. Har- rison announced today that the Hamilton park pavilion will re- open Wednesday evening, Sep- tember 12th with Jack Fitzgerald and his 15-piece Hotel Elton or- chestra as the attraction. There will be dancing at Hamilton park every Wednesday and Saturday nights beginning September 18th. Other coming attractions at Ham ilton park are Frank Romano and his Royal Ambassadors, Saturday September 18th; the incomparable Nal Hallett, Wednesday, Sept. 18th; and Harry Brinkman and his Society orchestra, Saturday. Sept, 22fld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
LIQUOR MERCHANTS
 TO MEET TUESDAY
Definite Stand May Be Taken on Association's
 Political Policy

What officials have been inform. ing members will be the most i'm. portant meeting yet held here oi the local branch of the Retail Beer, Wine and Liquor Merchants Association, Inc, will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock al Moose hall. Unofficially, 1t was re. ported this morning that the ses- sicn will hear communication from state officers in connection with the coming fall campaign.
 Should Tuesdays meeting result in the taking of a definite stand on the state elections, it would arouse considerable interest throughout the state. In every city and town party leaders are keeping an anx- ious eye on the members of the beer dealers association and there will be a decided reaction to whatever line of action they fol- low.
 President John Delaney of the statement as to the business oi Tuesdays session. It will be the last session, however, before the party conventions are held, and fl is an acknowledged fact that the association wants and expects sup- port on the platforms of both ma jor parties.
 Although the association may not enter the political field official ly, it is known that it's officers have given the liquor situation close attention for months and that they have watched closely each move on the part of the two parties, leaders. Even the unofficial support of the association, solidly banked behind either party, would be a strong factor in the guberna- torial election this fall. it is felt slime the organization has at it's command many thousands of votes.
 The dealers feel that they are in a most advantageous position as the election day hears, since they contend that most people in the state want a modification of the liquor laws and that either or both of the major parties must have a plank for liberalization in the platform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
MYSTERY PLAY
 AT CAPITOL
Murder in Private Car'' Based on Stage
 Play {

Murder in the Private Court" [" based on the successful stage play, .'The Rear Car" which sent rip. pies of chills up and down the spines of Ntheater audiences, comes to the screen even wilder and fun nier.
 The photoplay version opens Sunday at the Capitol theater with Charlie Ruggles, inimitable funster, in the leading role.
 Most of the action takes place in a private car attached to the rear of 8 transcontinenta1 limited roaring through the night from Los Angeles to New York. Mys- terious. assassins infest the car, and the menace to the passengers Is heightened by the murderous ap- pearance of a giant gorilla escaped from circus.
 Ruggles appears as humorour def1ector of crime who considers it his especial duty to watch over the passengers, but is almost killed in carrying out this self-appointed task. The picture moves rapidly to an unexpected conclusion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01

trict probate convention has not yet been fixed.
 With the decision of the new re- publican chieftains to nominate for the office of judge of probate, the g. o. p. organizations in Middle
 bury and Wolcott will have addi- tional campaign work to do this year. These two towns are in- cluded in the Waterbury probate district. For many elections past Judge Slavin has been victorious in the elections in the elections but this year the republicans are plan-
 ming to nominate a strong candi- date in an effort to wrest this of- flee from the control of the den- ocratic party.
 No Announcements Yet While Attorney Upson and At torney Sweeney have not an.
 nounced their candidates, it is known that many of the republican leaders here are urging either oe of the two men to run for the probate post. Attorney Upson is also reported as quite strong po- litically in Middlebury.
 At the original reorganization meeting in Garden hall a few weeks ago it was unanimously voted to endorse no more democratic can- didates for office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
VIOLETTE RESTING
 COMFORTABLY
Youth Suffered Fractures in Fall Yesterday; Other
 Accidents Reported

Authorities at the Waterbury hospital today reported Omer Vio- lette, 20, of S52 South Main street, to be still unchanged in his con dition as a result of injuries he suf- fered in a 20-foot fall on Field street. He sustained fractured right ankle and right wrist.
 The injured man was cleaning windows at his sister-in-law's home at 51 Field street yesterday morn- ing when he lost his balance. He landed on the cement pavement in an alley near the building. His window cleaning equipment was found nearby.
 Two minor cases were received for treatment at St. Mary's hos pital late yesterday afternoon and last evening. Carl Radke, 46, of Winchester street was treated for slight injuries he sustained when struck by coal chute protruding from a Carroll Coal Go. truck while he was crossing Exchange place. Last evening. Peter Uavitch, AZ, of 20 Railroad Hill street, was treated for injuries to his face. He claimed he was injured in a street fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
HOLC Staff Faces
 Possible Changes
Appraisers Must Measure Up to Standard or Be Re.
 placed-HOran Must Qualify for Chiefs Job

Whether members of the ap. rraisal staff of the Waterbury office of the Home Owners Loan Corp. will be among some of the 100 or more appraisers of the HOLC in Connecticut who will be out of jobs when grading of the examination papers off appraisers carried on in the state Recently are known. became a moot question about the city today. It is report ed that the examination given for HOLC appraisers here Thursday was a. "stiff" one embracing 30 questions with three hours, time in which to finish.
 It is reported that some of the local appraisers who attempted to take the test did not finish the examination within the required time, and that others only com pleted about one-third of the questions. The Waterbury candi- dates were among 19 from this district taking the examination here which was held in the post office building.
 Papers Sealed
 The results of the examinations will perhaps be never known to others than those who successfully passed the test, because the papers We're sealed here after the test and forwarded to Washington for grad ing.
 The Connecticut examinations were part of similar tests given 5000 appraisers for the HOLC throughout the country. Special dispatches from Washington state that Phillip w. Kniskern, appraisal advisor to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, announced the tests to have been carefully worked out and were of a technical nature so that none but a competent ap- praiser could pass them.
 The examinations were decided upon to offset criticisms being sent to Washington of incompe- tent appraising on the part of at taches of HOLC offices. When the offices were first set up throughout the country it was dis covered that number of persons were given appraisal jobs who had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01

had no previous experience in the work.
 Horan Must Qualify
 George B. Horan of Waterbury, chief appraiser for the state, was among the 19 taking the examina- tion here Thursday. It is expected that his mark should be among the ranking grades, in view of the importance attached to the office he holds.
 It is not known just how the unsuccessful candidates will be re. lieved from their duties. Word may be sent to branch managers in the state on those who were successful and those who were not. It may be left then with the man. ager to use his own discretion. Washington dispatches say the un- successful candidates will either find themselves out of jobs or else be transferred to other work in the HOLC organization, if "other work" can be found
 Washington wants no publicity on the results of the examinations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
HANOVER PARK
 SET FOR HOLIDAY
"The Commanders" Re- turn to Meriden
 Ball Room

Tonight and Monday night, Labor Day will be big nights at Hanover Park, Meriden, where "Dick Hal liwelr manager and leasee has made preparations to entertain the largest crowrs Of the season.
 sThe Commanders" return to Hanover Park ball room tonight for another engagement in reponse to may requests from patrons who enjoyed their previous visits at the popular Meriden ball room. While ssThe Commanders" furnish the music tonight Percy Nelson's Night Hawks return for Monday nights Labor Day program.
 The same popular prices in vogue at Hanover Park ball room will prevail for both roliday dances, with dancing terminating at 12.3O o'clock on both nights.
 A large section of the dance floor, heretofore closed to dancers because of huge lattice work parti- tion5, has been removed entirely. giving a great deal of additional space to the floor. The other sec tinos will soon be moved, and when tl0 alterations are wholly com plnted. it is expected that the dance floor, one of the finest in the sts,te, will be. enlarged by about one.third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
DUCCAN MINSTREL
 SHOW REPEATED
Playground Youngsters Score Again in Enter-
 tainment of Song

More than four thousand peo. pie visited the Duggan school playground last night and wit messed the minstrel show given by the children for the third time in two weeks. The show again made Q decided hit with a larger audience than has ever before been present on such an occasion. Block danc- ing followed the stage presentation and there was a large crowd of light fantastic trippers struttina to the strains of Frank Romano and his Ambassadors.
 The kiddies revue was com plete surprise to the entire audi ence. A loud speaking device was arranged for the benefit of all by Macs Radio Service and the youthful soloists appeared to be the least concerned over their ap- pearance in powerful spotlight Jack Fitzgerald, local bandleader acted as master of ceremonies Miss Anna Cow, a pretty young lady, appeared as guest soloist and sanE Little Red Barn" to perfections. Miss Cow had to re- peat and chose as an encore, "The Breeze" number written by one of waterbury's contributions to song writing, Tony Sacco.
 During the presentation Director Cliff McHale was accorded a huge ovation and following a general request from the audience Mir Mo- Hahel appeared before the micro phone to say few words of congratulations to "The greatest crowd of kids that he has ever met" There is little question but what Director McHale was the most popular man in the Brooklyn section during the past vacation months. Running a close second was his assistant, Ambrose Shea who also received considerable applause. Others who were given just and enthusiastic appreciation for their efforts during the sum- mer months were Mrs Mae O'Brien and Miss Nelda Philapone,
 The traffic situation problem re- ceived expert handling under the direction of Sergeant Patrick Hill borg who was assisted by Patrol men Baker, O'Loughlin, and But kus. Despite the extra large crowd and number of automobiles that were at the scene, there was not single mishap.
 The program for the entertain. ment that preceded the block dance is the following:
 Anchors Aweigh, chorus; lover Somebody Else's Shoulder" Helen Albino; novelty tap dance, tho Misses Ruth, Irene and Edith Jones; "Why Don't You Practice What You Preach?"; Helen Rocco "Shanty in Old Shanty Town," LOT. raine Clementi; Pink Elephants , Helen Clements; dance speciality Agnes and Verna Grey; That Funny Melody" Eddie Cocchilla ''If I Only Had Somebody tc Love-" Mary and Albert Grave. line; dance novelties, Mary Mitshe; ''True," Joseph Tartaglia: dancing that is dancing, Edith Comardoi Iroquois quartet. with My Hat or the Side of My Head" Helen UT. keale; "In the Valley of the Moon," Albert Graveline; "Littlt Man, You've Had Busy Day. Mary Graveline; catchy dance steps, Jean Martin and Edna Lazdauskas; Italain Melodies Patsy Albino; This Little Piggy Little Jean Brickner; Duggar Dance review; and in closing Anchors Aweigh."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
Upson, Sweeney Loom
 As Slavin Opponent
c. OP to Pick Candidate to Run for Judge of Probate
 Against Democrats Long Time Official

Attorney J. Warren Epson may be the 6. o. p. nominee for the office of judge of probate here this year, according to reports current in political circles. Attorney Up- son is one of the leaders of the reorganization group of the local republican party which last Tues day swept to victory in the primar- ies. That the republicans this year will nominate a candidate for the office of judge of probate, is a foregone conclusion. In several past elections the old g. o. p. organ ization has endorsed the democratic incumbent, Judge Dennis Slavin.
 Sweeney Also Mentioned
 The name of Attorney Edward F. Sweeney, also prominent in the reorganization movement, has been mentioned in connection with the probate nomination. The Re- publican Town Chairman F. w. Palomba is expected to call the local probate convention delegates into session within the next week or ten days. The date of the dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
|LITHUANIANS TO ATTEND OUTING.
Planned for Sept 9 at Lake Compounce - Many
 Events on Program
BROOKLYN NEWS

Sunday, September Q, has been selected as the tentative date Tor the annual outing sponsored by the Connecticut Lithuanian Catholics ht Lake Compounce, Bristol, Conn. The Waterbury Knights of Lith- tania will play an important part in the general field day activlties. This organization recently paid its respects to this city wiht the cleo. tion of two Waterburians to the official staff. Rev John Kripas, as- sistant pastor at St. Joseph's church, vase selected first vice. president and Joseph Coskio was elected treasurer.
 Other groups who will be active in the proceedings of the day and evening are the Casimirs of New Haven, St. Andrews of New Haven, st. George of Bridgeport, Bristol Crusaders. and the Ansonia cath-
 Frank shaknaitis of this city is in charge of the transportation for the waterbury del4gations while William Zanavich has been ap- pointed to receive the entries for the athletic events. Those planning to attend and participate In the contests are asked to make known their intentions in order that ample accommodations may bo pro- vided. William shages of Hartford is in charge of the arrangement schedule.
 According to already esta biished plans the hours inclusive of 10 O.. in. to 12 o'clock noon have been set aside for the arrival and ass sembling of the gathering. Lunch will follow and the greater athletic 1880 o'clock. In the evening there will be dancing. This feature is to begin at 7:30 p. m. and continue uled to leave the various cities tax. cd to capacity. It is the understand- ing that more than six thousand people will be present.
 The field day events for the girls include: 50-yard candle relay, 10 times; 60-yard dash; b0.yard needle threading race; 100.foot dash; and 200-yard relay. v
 The events for the men will in. clude: Self explanatory race with teams of i've, four horses and ono driver in c series of 75-yard runs; shoe race; 50-yard needle thread ing race; baseball distance throw; S0-yard Paul Revere; basketball distance throw; 76-yard dash; GO. yard dash; 6o-yard three-Iegged race; 60-yard candle race; hop- skip-and-Jump: running broad jump; 100-foot dash; 300.yard re- lay; 200-yard relay; 400.foot dash and relay.
 The card party held at Lyceum hall last evening in honor of Mrs Torrance Donneiiy was largely at. tended. Bridge, whist and pinocfIe were the games that were played, and several beautiful prizes were in evidence. Mrs Donnef1y viii visit Ireland soon and the proceeds of last nights efforts were presented fo her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
OBITUARY


 ALLEN--John Allen, 47, of Rox- bury. died at his home Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. He was the son of the late MT and Mrs John Allen. Surviving him are his wife. Mrs Anna Wagner Allen; 8 sister, Mrs David McMillan of Pittsfield, Mass: two stepdaughters, Mrs Roland Johnson of Bridgewater, and Mrs Le oDonnelley, of Spring field. Mass.
 The body was removed to the Lewisf unsral home. Saturday afternoon It will he taken to hls home. where services will be held at :S0 o'clock, Sunday afternoon. Services will also be held at the Roxbury Episcopal church at 2 1 p. m. Burial will be in the family plot in Roxbury Center cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
YOUTHS BREAK
 OUT OF PRISON

St Joseph, Mo. Sept 1.-(UP)- Police today sought three Nebraska youths and one from Massachu- sets who escaped from the county jail last night after slugging a jailer.
 Those who escaped were Gilbert Alton, 19, said to bet he son of Ralph H. Alton, president. of the Worcester Suburban Electric Co. of Boston; Walter Landreth. 21: Berlie Tuggle, 21, and George Rekeen, 23, al iof Nebraska.
 The youths forced a couple to leave an automobile they found parked in front of the jail and eluded pursuit.
 Alton, officials said, was being held on a federal charge in con- nection with thet heft of an auto- mobile in Hollywood, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
JOSEPH HATCHER
 REPORTED BETTER

Almost complete recovery has been made by Joseph Hatcher, re- publican party worker, from an- juries he received when he fell from stepIadder at his home on Pearl street two weeks ago. Most serious of his injuries were several fractured ribs.
 The accident took place when Mir Hatcher was at the top Of the step ladder in the rear Of his home. The ladder slipped . bit and the party worker was hurled to the ground. He has been under treat ment at homo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
B. &P. WOMEN'S CLUB
 HAS NEW QUARTERS


 The Business and Professional Women's club moved yesterday to its new quarters in the Norris Plan bank on Grand street. The change of quarters was necessary because the club had received notice several weeks ago to vacate the Waterbury Institute of Craft and Industry building on Leavenworth street. by September 1.
 It was explained to the club that the Leavenworth street build ing was going to be sold to the Tremag1io Bros. It since has been learned that the deal has fallen through. The club will hold it's future meetings in the new quar- ters which are located On the third floor of the Morris Plan Bank building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
Labor Delegates
 To Meet Secretary
Frances Perkins to Attend New Britain Session;
 Much Interest Due to Textile Strike

Deisgates from thls city ts the state convention of the Conneoti- cut Federation of Labor In New Britain next week will have an op- portunity to meet and hear Secre- tary Of Labor Frances Perkins. An nouncement was made last night from the once of the federation's executive committee in New Brt- fain that Secretary Perkins has agreed to attend the convention next Thursday.
 Speaking in West
 Miss Perkins Co speaking in the west on Labor day, in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday and in Pennsyl- vania on Wednesday. She expects to leave Pennsylvania Wednesday night so as to make the New Brl- tain visit on Thursday.
 It is expected that the attention of labor and employers alike will be centered on the state conven- ton of the Connecticut Federation the textile workers. Speakers of the textile union win be among those making addresses.
 Opens Tuesday Morning
 The convention win open at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at tho Hotel Burritt. Business sessions will be held at odd Fellows' hall. Mayor David l.. Dunn of New Bri- tain wil ldeliver the address of welcome. Other speakers will in. clude James J. Clerkin of New Bri- tain, Arthur J. Wallace of Green- wich, president of the state ted- eration, John J. Egan of Bridge port, federation secretary, Thomas k. McMahon, president of the United Textile Workers, Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Rabbi Abraham Commissioner Joseph Me Tone. Ira Ornburn, secretary of the label trades of the American Federation of Labor, Attorney c. J. Danaher. counsel for the Connecticut fedora. ton, and George J. Bowen of the International Union of Machiniets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
MRS JEwE1T MENTIONED

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 1 - (uP1-Mrs I. Tilden Jewett, Tol- land, was being mentioned today as a probable successor to Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch, Columbia, who has submitted her resignation as A smember of the democratic national committee.
 The resignation was made to the state central committee. to be for wArded to the national committee in compliance with an order of Secretary of Treasury Henry Nor genthau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01
FAIRMONT JRS
 RECEIVE AWARDS
Champs of Midget League; MOhawks Play Labor
 Day
WATERVILLE

The Fairmount Juniors of the Midget league have received swea. shirts for winning the champion ship. The shirts are very striking, being cardinal and white. Those on the team are: Bud Keliher. Billy Bowes, Jimmie Bowes. Donald Tucker, John Winston, Eddie Buell.. John Holmes, Bob Albon, Jackie Sizer, Bud De Jaston, Billy Wag- ner and Bud Wagner.
 Mir and Mrs Wynn Merrill of Co., ionial avenue have moved their household goods to Autumn street. Kenneth Taylor of Danbury is visiting his aunt, Mrs Russell True love of Colonial avenue.
 Miss Regina Snyder is spending weeks vacation in Pennsylvania with relatives.
 Miss Christine Calvin is motor- ing through New Hampshire.
 Mrs Elmer Santana is having a weeks vacation from her duties at the Chase metal works.
 Anthony Siemiatkowsky of Ches- ter avenue is visiting his sister, Mrs T. Wyzleck of New Haven.
 Minot Greene of Colonial ave- rue is the guest of relatives in Maine.
 MT and Mrs Vim. Palmer of Cornwall avenue are spending the weekend with Mrs Palmer's sis- ter in Ithica, N. Y.
 Mir and Mrs Ellsworth CoruwelI of Suffolk street are visiting Mrs Cornwelrs parents in New Haven.
 The Children of Mary will receive holy communion in a body at the s o'clock mass tomorrow morning.
 The Waterville Mohawks will go to Thomaston Labor day to play the Thomaston Ukranians for the championship.
 MT and Mrs Frank Bailey and son, Frank. Jr.. motored to Niagara Falls to spend the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-01

day. The crisis will come Tuesday. Members of the United Textile Works executive council hoped to
 make it a day of victory. They headed personally into the strike territories. They planned to exllort the workers Sunday. They intend ed to make of Monday q grim
 holiday. Mass meetings were to be- gin at noon in every textile cen- ter. The workers thus would par ticipate in one gigantic conference. German said.
 He reserved airplane passage to Charoltte, N. C., for the biggest rally of all. Then he was to return | to Washington as generalissimo of such 6 strike. apparently, as this country has never seen before.