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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
PRESIDENT HAS
 GONE EXPLORING
Gave Welcome Back to Admiral Byrd, Who Was
 White House Guest
By FREDERICK A. STORM United Press White House
 COrresDOndent)

Washington, May 11-President Roosevelt, having welcomed Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd home from the south pole, planned today to do a bit exploring on his own.
 As the sun topped Capitol Hill the White House automobile rolled up to 1900 Pennsylvania avenue to- ward the trout filled Western Maryland mountains streams. The president expected to be gone two days.
 The admiral, who, with his wife, was overnight guest of the Presi- dent and Mrs Roosevelt at the White House, appeared content to leave immediate explorations to the president and his party.
 The veteran explorer had busy day yesterday. He rode the bear of Oakland up the Potomac from Quantico, Va, a conquering hero. to receive the plaudits of thousands gathered at navy pier and the of ficial welcome of the president.
 President Will Scroll
 Last night he was guest of hon. or at a banquet given by the Ma tional Geographic Society. Dr Gil- bert Grosvenor, president of the society, presented him with scroll in recognition of his scientific studies, at Constitution Hall.
 The president was up earlier than usual. His destination was the hunting and fishing preserve of the Woodmont. Md, Rod and Gun Club on the 5000 acre preserve a lake and two streams abound with brook and rainbow trout.
 Among his companions were Stephen T. Early, White House secretary, and Colonel William Startling, head of the White House secret service. It was Colonel Star ling who taught the late President Calvin Coolidge much of the art of fly casting.
 The president expects to return to Washington tomorrow to re- sunle his study of administration problems. including a probable veto of the Pat,nan bonus bill and the drafting of transportation message to congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
|St. Margaret's Players
 In Impressive Debut
Musical Numbers Add to Enjoyment of Splendid Even
 ing's Program Elaborate Play Contemplated

An attendance of over 300 wit messed the premiere last evening of the newly reorganized St. Mar garet's Players and St. Margaret's Songsters in a joint dramatic and musical program. Three playlet were successfully staged with number of splendidly rendered vo- cal numbers adding most appre- ciatively to the enjoyment of the evening" It was announced that another program of sketches and music will be presented in June as a prelude to the staging of an elaborate play some time in the early fall.
 Participating in last evenings offerings were a number of young people, who have been prominent. ly identified of late with amateur theatricals and radio productions. Associated with them last night were several, who were making their debut on the stage. All ac- quilted themselves so impressively as to make the premiere of the association most pleasing eve- ning's entertainment.
 Musical Program
 The musical numbers were pre- sented under the direction of Joseph Harrigan. Selections were rendered by a quartette consisting of Miss Margaret Harrigan, sopra- no; Miss Winifred Griffin, con- tralto: Joseph Harrigan, tenor; Daniel Smith, bass. Miss Loretta Skelly and Joseph Connor also contributed to the success and the pleasure of the evening.
 The first playlet was presented under the direction of Miss Mar celia Corcoran and the cast in- cluded Miss Rosemary Foley. Miss Lee Savoy and Frank Phelan.
 Under the direction of Miss Leola Reuter- a rollicking comedy was staged. The principals were T.. Edward Moran, Miss Lorraine Healey, Miss Charlotte Moran. Miss Helen Duguay, James Coffee, Ed ward Fox and Frank Phelan.
 Members of the Thum bnail the ater cast, WATR favorites, and in cidentally members of the associa- ton, presented the third offering. The play Midnight" was staged un- der the supervision of its author, James Cantwell. who also played an important role, assisted by Miss Enid Barrett, Ray Bates and Ralph Brandely.
 Edward Matthews was stage manager, assisting James Carr. veteran director and prominent athletic coach. Mrs John B. De- laney and Martin Cunningham were the accompanists during the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
CCC EDUCATIONAL
 SYSTEM ATTACKED

Several Waterbury teachers at- tending the opening session of the convention of the New England Modern Language association last night at Connecticut State college heard Dr Gustave A. Feingold, principal of Bulkeley high school, Hartford, attack the educational system of the civilian conservation corps.
 pr Feingold said the government was neglecting "a splendid chance to set up national schools which would change the entire outlook on life of thousands of young persons He recommended the establishment of the camps as national training schools.
 Clarence Tappin of the Crosby high school faculty was chairman, of the general meeting held this morning at the Community house for discussions on tests and read ingS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
PAIR HELD UNDER
 $500 BONDS EACH
Youths Arrested Yester= day Have Cases COn-
 tinued on Theft

Arrested on suspicion yesterday near the spot where 400 pounds of nickel silver was found on Um- berfield road, in the Country clun road section, Victor Gursky, 20, of 45 North Leonard street and An thony Dvarskas. 19, of 36 Soutl, Leonard street were today charged with theft. In city court their cases were continued at the re- quest of police. Bonds were set at $500 each.
 Chief Inspector William P. Kee- gan of the detective bureau said this morning that the value of the two bags of metal, found by Walter Wpson of 137 Newton Terrace and Harris Neal of 1526 West Main street after they hal observed two. men piling bags into junk deal- CTS wagon and had returned to the scene, had been placed at $15o, The ownership of the metal has not yet been established, with sev- eearal factories having informed police that they use the metal in their work.
 Neal and Upson were reported by police to have identified Dvar- skas and Gursky as the two whom they saw loading bags into the junk dealers wagon. The two were ar rested by Lieut.. Detective Matthew Balanda and Detective Connie
 Shanahan yesterday noon, not long after Neal and Upson had found
 the two abandoned bags of nickel silver by the side of the road and
 had brought it to police head quarters.
 The nickel silver recovered was in two coal bags. The metal itself was in small plates, about two by. five inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11

Miss O. the Visiting Nurse, had been notified that the Brown child was sick with measles, and prepared to go in. As often is the case when measles prevail, all too many mothers make light of it. They say, "Oh, measles is childhood disease, so children have to have it. It doesn't mean anything" The fre- quent consequence of this at- titude is that many "'lildren are not placed under IF care of a physician, and coE 'lica- tions of various kinds are prone to develop.
 Miss o. expected to have to explain this situation to Mrs Brown in connection with her own child, and was fully pre- pared with the necessary facts. But what was her sur- prise to find that. there was another patient in the home who needed the care of a phy- sician more urgently, if pOs- sible, than even the sick child.
 The nurse noticed that Mir. Brown, who was employed by the EZRA for part-time work. was at home. Questioning him tactfully, she discovered that this was not his "day off' at all, but that he had sore leg, which he had not told anyone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
BETTY STOUT TO
 BE WED LOCALLY West Haven Girl Marries Arthur Johnson of This
 Town To-day
WATERTOWN
COrrespOndent-M. E. Barry Phone WatertOwn 184

Miss Betty Stout of West Haven, who will be married this afternoon to Arthur Johnson of Watertown, was the guest of honor at linen shower held at the home of Mrs Richard Baxter of Waterbury, on Thursday evening.
 During the evening, bridge was played and refreshments served.
 The following attended: Miss Flora Pope, Miss Harriett Mos grove. Miss Alice Pope, Miss Rita Garden, Miss Marie Pope of Wa terbury, Mrs A. L. Fuller, Mrs Le- roy Fuller, of Naugatuck, Mrs sherman Webber and Mrs Harrison lilies of Seymour and Mrs Richard Baxter.
 Miss Stout was bridesmaid and MT Johnson an usher at the BaX- Fuller wedding, which took place last fall in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11

Terryville, May Il = Michael Flanagan, 72, died at his home on Hillside park late Friday night fol- lowing four months illness. MT Flanagan, one of the best known Of the older residents of the town, had been active until his recent illness and was well known here.
 MT. Flanagan was born in Lake vile and spent his boyhood days in his native town. He married Miss Katherine Collisan orf May 25, 1886 and moved to Torrington where he resided for many years. He am e to Terryville about 25 years ago and with the exception of about seven years when he liv. ed in Bristol has resided here. He has been employed by the Eagle Lock company for many years.
 He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs Ralph Young Of Bristol, and Mrs J. Francis Ryan and Mrs William Hoffman of Ter ryville three sons, Bernard of Terryville and John and William of Bristol. He is also survived by several grand children and sev- eral nephews and nieces in Tor rington, Waterbury and Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
GALA EXHIBITION
 AT PLATES MILLS

Naugatuck, May 1.-The Platts Mills Community Association, Inc, will present the Naugatuck Y. M c. A. gymnasium exhibition in the Bristol company studio Saturday night. May IT, 1895 at S:15 D. m.
 The crack junior Leaders Corp of 20 members will do intricate drills as well as the sword dance and other numbers which were such a hit in their recent exh!bi- tion. The tumblers are looked for ward to with great expectations by the community as they per- formed last'ye here on the night that the community children's pro- gram was given. An added st- traction to this part of the pro- gram is introduced in the person of Phyllis Johnson an acrobatic dancer of rare ability. Although only ten years, many older cannot duplicate her fine technique in the execution of the difficult figures.
 The other numbers listed on the program are club swinging by group of women gymnasts and the hungarian dance, very interest ing feature. An eccentric dance and waltz clog rounds out the program.
 All the above is under the di- rection of the physical director of the Naugatuck Y. NJ. c. A., Fritz Klambt. and presented in full uniform. Dancing will follow the exhibition and most pleasant evening is assured all those who attend.
 The committees are: Floor com mittee, Frank Fenn. Glenn Me- Donald, Harry Stewart ST, Edward Alvey, William Dessereau, George Mackenzie, Albert Stauffer; door committee. Chester Burtnett; re- treatments, MT and Mrs Glenn Mcdonald. Harry Stewart ST, and William Booth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Band Opens Season
 At Park Tomorrow
Weather Permitting, Out Door Concert to Be Staged
 By EZRA Musicians-Vendetti to Direct

The first out of doors band con- cert of the season will be staged in the grove at Hamilton park over near the old stone pavilion tomor- row afternoon at o'clock, DST. The FEAR band under the direc- ton of Cosmo Vendetti will present a fine program including IA of the mere famous overtures, marches and other selections.
 lao less than seven marches will be featured on the program includ- ing John Philip Sousa's great Stars and Stripes Forever and "Semper Fidelis." It is the plan of Director Vendetti to feature each Sunday at least six request num- bers, the selection of which will be made from the largest number of requests received for each.
 Vcndctti Director
 Mr Vendetti announced today that beginning next Sunday guest artists including the most popular amateur performers in the city will be featured.
 Following is the program for to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
O'Loughlin Retiring s As F. Of A. Secretary
Veteran Fraternalism Widely KnOwn--W Waterbury
 Sends Large Delegation to State Convention

supreme beadle and Louis F.. Brandley headed the local delega- ton.
 Considerable interest centered in the announcement that Thomas F.. O'Loughlin, the grand old man" of Forestry of Connecticut, has de- clined to consider the nOmipation for another term. He has been prominently identified with the F. of A. for more than forty years Court secretary for nearly two score of years. The hint Of his retirement led to the informal am nouncement that his successor would be either Judge P. J. Cavan- augh of Torrington or Walter s. McGowan of Watertown, with the possibility of compromise candi- date from Hartford.
 Convention Opened
 The convention opened last even- ing with big parade. Following the business session this morning a banquet at Rialto hall will be the closing feature. Mayor Ernest E. Novey will be one of the princi- pal speakers.
 The local delegation included: Court Welch: George Hickelman, with William Smith as alternate: Court Hellmann, James F. Clifford, Edward Sutton. alternate; Court Oregon. Walter E. Thorn, James Fitzgerald. alternate;, Court Rich ard Wagner, Hans E. Wilhaus, John Yos, alternate; Court Merritt Heminway, John McGowan, alter. nate, Michael V. Dunn; Court Champlain, Ralph L. Brandely and Ralph R. Brandely, alternates, Arthur Baribault and William Le- Claire; Court Verdi. Louis Lerz, John J. Ciullo and Felix Guarino. The alternates will be Ernest De- Cont, Raffale Pagano and Raffaele Parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Life's verities From
 AScribe's s Notebook
By K. E. D..

Here's our Mothers day story and although it may not be precisely according 10 the rule number 527, section S4 of the NRA code governing the writing of Mothers day stories, it is the absolute truth.
 It happened recently at the Bronson library, and the cen- tral figure was very small lady who might, allowing for her difference in dress, very well be said to resemble the world famous portrait of Whistler's mother.
 As she wandered somewhat dOubtfully from shelf to shelf, people engaged in selecting their books glanced at her ad- miringly.
 It was apparent that she was no frequent visitor to the library. She didn't seem to know quite where to look for her particular book.
 Finally one of those good Samaritans who simply cannot resist the impulse to do a good turn in cases of this kind proffered his services.
 "Can I help you, madam?" he said.
 "Why, yes, thank you, if it isn't too much troublc," said the little old lady. Three or four persons within earshot looked up expectantly. Would it be a volum of poetry? Or something by Dickens or Thackeray?
 "The book Pm looking for is 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar,'" said the little old lady brightly.
 But of course it may have been for her grandson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
TWO CIVIL SUITS
 WITHDRAWN HERE


 Two civil actions were with drawn from the common pleas court docket today. In the first, August Bronsard sought $3,OO0 damages from Camille Bronsard and in the second suit, Mrs. Ber- nice Markiavicius sought $400 damages from the l., D. BunneIl Trans. Go. In the first suit, the plaintiff sued to recover under the guest statute for injuries received when the defendants car left the road near shelton in 1929. In the second suit, the plaintiff sought re- covery for damage to her automo- bile caused in @ collision with the defendants truck at Sunnyside and Highland avenues, Oct. s, 1888. Attorney Frank Mcdonald repre-. scented the plaintiff and Attorney John II. Cassidy. tho defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
|MENDELSCOHN IN
 WTTC BROADCAST
Local Male Chorus Sings This Afternoon Over
 Hartford Station

The Mendelssohn male chorus will be heard this afternoon over station WTIC from to 1:3O o'clock on the Farm Bureau pro gram. G. Loring Burwell will di- rect the group. which is also to sing at the New England Federation of Mems Glee clubs concert at the Bushnell Memorial in Hartford tonight.
 The program follows:
 Grant Us to Do With Zeal'--Bacb "Feasting I Watch" ...... Elgar "The Victory" (Invictus ......
 Protheroe "Suabian Folk Song" arr. A. T. D. "Hallelujah, Amen" ..... Handel "In Flanders Fields" .... Merwin Lift Thine Eyes, ...... Logan ''The Lost Chord ..... Sullivan Finale from The Gondoliers"
 ................. sullivan
 Members of the chorus are: Harry Albone, George Backman, Clifford Balcom, Armand A. Bro deur, Harry Cable, Howard Cham berlain, Wesley Clapp, Homer O. Crane, Walter B. Davis Edgar A. Farnlof, Joseph w. Fiftal, John Galot, Wilfred E. Gibson, Donalc Gillespie, Robert Hollis, Louis Jones, Cameron Klozedanz, William Kuchner, Mary E. Leonard, Rog- CT S. Makepeace, Daniel Meal, Louis Nell, Franklin Moulthrop, William G. Murray, Franklin New bery, John O'Rouke, Fred E. Pierpont, George Pinter, Herbert Pinter, Kenneth c. Risdon, Fred Salisbury, Henry Schissler, Gus Schoenck, John Stavnitski Howard Sterner, William N. St. John, John Theriault, Walter Thompson, Il. Baldwin Todd, Kenneth Tullar, Stanley volovski, George Ward Lucian Warner, Charles Wenzel, Francis Whelan, Earl Wood and Edgar Wyatt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of George Dunn who died in New York c4ty, May :. took place this morning from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue at S:3O o'clock, with requiem high mass at g at the church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev John Costello was the officiating clergy man. The bearers were Thomas Murphy, Thomas Finnegan, Fred erick Reiser and Edward McGrath. Burial was in new St Joseph's cem- eterY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
TOOK HIS LIFE

Rutland, Mass, May II -- (UP) Oscar H. Forsdahl, 40, Fall Riv- CT textile research chemist, com mitted suicide by taking poison, here yesterday. Near the body. found in a car in the West Rutland woods, was an empty vial. He left letters to a sister at (the Biltmore hoteD Providence, R. l., and a brother in Dorchester. Forsdahl had just returned from the Argen- tine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
LYNCH ASKED TO
 CUMMINGS PARTY

Compensation C Q n m s toner James M. Lynch has been invited to attend the testimonial dinner and Connecticut Day program .honoring Attorney General Homer Cummings at Washington, May 25th. Governor Cross is honorary chairman and Archibald McNeill of Bridgeport is general chairman. The dinner is to be held at the Mayhower hotel. In the afternoon Atty. General Cummings will con- duct the guests through the department of justice building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Chance Visit Saves
 EZRA Employees Leg
Nurse Checking on Case of Measles" Discovers Seri
 Ous Condition of Family PrOvider

Following is the sixth in ser ies of articles presented daily in The Democrat in connection with the $5,000 membership campaign of the Visiting Nurses association which begins Tuesday. The stories are written by members of the staff of the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
GOES ON TRIAL

New York. May - CUP With hls masters license ct stake: Captain Algred W. Petersen. ok the Ward Liner Havann. will 20 on trial before the steamship inc spectors board Thursday 10 con- nectlon with the vessels grounding on Mantanllln reel in tho DahameA on January C. Ne WIS held to have boen negligent in hIu nafieA' tlon in report filed oy inqpeofeiN Yoalofdnf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
$500 SETTLES CLAIM

Mrs Mary Bayus of Torrington. widow of Michael Bayus, settled her compensation claim against the Tlrner-Seymour Co, of Tor rington for $500, according to q stipulation agreement approved to- day by Commissioner James M. Lynch. The claim was based on the death of the claimants hus- band who died from a lung condi- tion described as silicosis. alleged to have been contracted in the re- employ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Michael Flanagan, 72,
 Succunbs Last Night
We'll Known TerryviIle Resident to Be Buried Monday
 Nephews of Deceased to Offciate

The funeral will be held from his late home Monday morning at S:3O o'clock and in the lmmac- ulate Conception church at g. o. clock, with Rev Joseph Degnan celebrating the mass assisted by Rev Harry Flanagan of Green wich and Rev Joseph Flanagan of Torrington, both of whom are nephews of the deceased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
BARRIERS WOUNDED

Boston. May 11.-(UP) Two South End barbers were wounded, one seriously. in a quarrel over 2 card game here early today. John Jannoni, 54, was shot in the stom- ach and wrist. and may die. An thony Console. 40, received a bul- let in the stomach. Police have; made arrests, but the names of the prisoners have not bene made public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
DEATH SENTENCE

Athens, May ii - fUP) = Sen. tence of death was passed today on 90 naval officers who took pert in the recent VenlzelIss revolt. Two, Lloutqnant< Papaaonlou and Petty officer Tflghlrnkls, were ln che dock. The othera arc refpseoe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11

Opening-"Ameri
 March--"The Kilties" .. Norris Overture-"Poet and Peasant.
 Suppe March--"Anchors Aweigh' ....
 Zimmerman Around the Camp
 fire" .Seredy March, Stars and Stripes For
 evcr"| |.......... .Sousa Overture-"Princes of India"
 ........ .............. King March-"Semper FiGelis" . Sonsa Selection-'' Mariana Wallace March-"S. I. l.. A." ... Hall Waltz-'Il Bacio" (The Kiss) ..
 ATtlti March-"On the Square" .Panella Overture-"Light Cavalry ....
 .......... Won Suope March-"On the Mall' Goldman Finale-"Star Spangled BarEer."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11

Contests for several grand court offices and for the honors of su- preme delegate were expected to feature the 35th annual session of the Foresters of America, Grand Court of Connecticut, in session to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
WRINGER INJURIES WATERFOWL WOMAN

Mrs Minnie Guilym, household em- ploye at the home of E. E. Eisen- winter, Watertown, suffered sev- eral decorations of her right hand when she caught the hand in a wringer this morning. She was taken to Waterbury hospital for treatment. She will be kept at the hospital till morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Ii St Johns Church

Masses will be said at ', s and 10 o'clock Sunday morning and II o'clock in Bethlehem. The exer- cises for the closing of the English mission will take place Sunday af- ternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
F. of A. secretary

F. UI "A. StCFEtHFy
 day at Torrington. Waterbury's delegation to the convention in- cludes five Grand Court officers and fourteen delegates. representing seven local courts. Past Grand Chief Rangers William H. Dun- lavey, Walter S. McGowan, present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Troop 3, Girl Scouts

Troop 8, Girl Scouts, met Friday afternoon, in the chapel of the Congregational church, with Cap tain Emma Wallenhaupt. The girls divided into three groups, and studied first aid under the captain and Lieutenants Alice Lamphier and Mrs B. Atwood.
 Next week the girls will meet at the chapel at S:45 Tn the afternoon and hike to Black Rock, where they will have their supper.
 There will be an important meeting of the Watertown teach CTS on Monday afternoon at 3:45 O clock in the high school auditor ium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Christ Church

Third Sunday after Easter. Holy communion at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. Those who were con- firmed last Sunday will receive their first holy communion at this time. Church school at 10 o'clock. Holy communion and sermon at II a. m.. with topic of the sermon "Our Contact With the Risen Christ" Teachers training class at 6:S0 in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11
Congregational Church

Sunday school at 10 a. m. a special Mothers day sermon at the Il o'clock morning worship, the topic of the sermon, "Old Mrs Blackett. a Typical New England Mother" The Young Peoples so- ciety will meet at the parsonage at 7:3O in the evening. to go to Nor
 ris, to attend the Pomperaug Un- ion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-11

tossed a monkey wrench into the machinery q thorn into the bed of roses a Ny into tine ointment.
 Right now. Roy Crane, who draws "Wash Tubbs." hns his heroes down ln the dumps {. but do you think hc can keep them there?
 There's always was out . sO we've heard. Wonder if Wash nnd icasy know about that?
 Head "sNnsh Tuhbs' every dn, nnd you'Il iind 03i.