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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
OFFICERS NAMED
 BY FRENCH CLUB
Canada-American Society Picks Armand LacOursi-
 ere for Another Term

Armand Lacoursiere was elected president of the Canado-American society at its annual meeting at their club rooms on Bank street, Tuesday evening. Esprit A. Donais was named honorary president. Others elected were: Mrs. Florence Ayotte, vice president; Ludovic Patti, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Della Grandpree, recording scre- tary; Henry P. Fontaine, first guard; Mrs. Eugenie Bernatchez, second guard; Mrs. Matilda Du- quette, first trustee; Arthur Cro- chettiere, second trustee; J. Oue- letet, interior sentinel; and Victor Normandin, exterior sentinel.
 Installation of officers will be held at the next meeting at which Albert Albert will officiate. Presi- dent-elect Lacoursiere expressed his appreciation of the honor of being reelected and pledged him. self to continue his efforts for the society. Appointment of various permanent committees will be made at the next meeting Octobr 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
PUBLIC SPEAKING
 GLASSES TO OPEN
Mary L. Martin to Super wise Courses at Y Be-
 ginning Monday

The eleventh year of instruc- ton in Public Speaking in the Waterbury Branch of the United Y. M. c. A. Schools will begin at the Central Y. M. c. A. next Mon day night at 7:30 o'clock. The instructor of Public Speaking is Miss Mary L. Martin, graduate of Trinity College in Washington, D. c. She has done graduate work in Harvard, Cornell, and New York
 universities. She is teacher of Oral English at Wilby High school.
 The Waterbury Public Speaking Club, an outgrowth of the Public Speaking courses at the Y are def-
 initely promoting enrolment in
 this class, under the leadership of Roy A. Ferris and J. Russell Put nam.
 Public Speaking as taught at the Y. M. c. A. is not @ course in elo- cution. It is designed primarily to help business and professional people to think on their feet, and to express themselves when ad-
 dressing a group with the same ease and facility which they usu-
 ally possess when talking to indi-
 viduals in their homes or offices. The opening session next Mon- day night is free to all who are interested. Both men and women are welcome. Further informa- ton may be secured from the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

ation and the League of Nations" His position as professor of history at Dana College and his extensive European travels before and after the war, along with his affiIiation with the League of Nations, qualify him as unusually competent to in- terpret sanely and constructively the facts and problems with which his travels. have familiarized him. The general public ifs cordially in- vited to attend. Thomas Smith will preside as general chairman.
 Saturday evening he is scheduled to speak at St. Margaret's School before a large church gathering on general peace problems and their solutions.
 Professor Alley is acting as field lecturer for the National. Council for the Prevention of War of Wash ington, D. O., a council affiliated with the local branch of the Amer ican Council for Peace Action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
Presiding Officer

Association of General Churches, the topic being Hitler and Nazi Movements" During twelve visits to Germany he has followed from the beginning the rise of Hitler and the past summer has observed on the spot the reactions of the German people to the Nazi regime. He spent several weeks last sum- meP in the Scar Basin, and can speak at first hand on the delicate diplomatic situation prevailing there. Mrs. Frederick Chase will preside as chaidlady for the meet ing.
 At e:S0 he will be guest speaker at the First Methodist Church sup per, the occasion being the open ing of the church season with the program of the Kingdom of God Crusade" it's purpose being to re- vitalize the faith and to aim for a broader interpretation of the teach lngs of Jesus so that his teachings might be applied to every human relation. Professor Alleys talk will be '"The relation of the Church to Government Policy" Reverend T. c. Bobilin, will preside.
 ...... Ethiopian Issue. ......
 At 8:15 of the same evening he will speak at the Central Y. M. c. A. on "The Italo- Ethiopian Situ-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
COP WOMEN NAME
 OFFICERS SLATE.
Several Local Members Given Posts at New
 Haven County Meet

Officers of the New Haven Coun- ty Women's Republican club were elected yesterday at a meeting of the organization at The Elton. Mrs. Frances r. Roth of New Haven was chosen president. Other off, cers include: Vice-presidents, Mrs. Frank N. Platt of Milford, Mrs. Fred A. Webster of this city and Mrs. Esther McGowan of Meriden; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Sam uel Townsend of Middlebury: treasurer, Mrs. William P. Gitlitz of Milford; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Delevan Ives of Wallingford.
 Mrs. Milton Bradley headed the nominating committee. The gath ering yesterday was called to order by Mrs. Florence B. Webster, presi- dent of the local Women's Repub- lican club. Aiding her as hostesses were Mrs. Mary E. Farnsworth of New Haven, Mrs. Bertha Davidson of Ansonia, Mrs. Frank A. Waters of Midletown, Mrs. Apis T. Stod-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
BRITISH PLANES
 LAND IN EGYPT
l7O of Royal Air Force Are EnrOute to African
 Danger Zones

Alexandria, Egypt, Sept. 26.- (UP)-One hundred and seventy British royal air force airplanes have arrived since last Friday, 1t was learned today, enroute to Aboukir, northeast of Alexandria, where Nelson routed Napoleon's great French fleet at the Battle of the Nile.
 Of the planes, 70 arrived on one ship chartered by the air minis try.
 Stringent control has been im- posed on the port here. Three Italians, seen watching the loading of planes and taking notes, were arrested and handed over to Italian authorities.
 It was rumored, but not confirm ed, that an arms and munitions depot had been found at an Italian school. Considerable smuggling of revolvers has been detected at the port, and customs men now min- utely search baggage, particularly Italian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

Democratic workers of the 11th and 18th voting districts will meet and 18th voting districts will meet at 8 o'clock to form plans for their election. Matt Dunphy, chairman of the 11th, and Frank Leary, committeeman of the 18th, will take charge of the meeting. Chair men for the rallies to be held will be designated.
 Following the enthusiasm dis played at a meeting at the same location last week, all democratic candidates will be among the speakers tonight. Mayor Frank Hayes and the entire ticket will address the gathering. :.
 In accordance with the system in other elections 1t s1s believed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
ADAMSKI TO FACE
 HIGHER TRIBUNAL
Lad, l6, Bound Over Under Bonds for Break.
 ing and Entering

Arrested last Sunday evening af- ter being found in the Moriarty warehouse on East Main street, Chester Adamski. 10, of 37 Albert place, was bound over to the next criminal ter moi superior court by Judge John F. McGrath after a hearing in city court. Adamaski was charged with breaking and en- tering.
 He was arrested by Detective John Calvin and Patrolman George Flavin, after he had been -discov- cred inside the building by Charles Mancini, & watchman. After seeing the lad in the elevator, the watch man called in police, resulting in the lads capture.
 Mancini testified today that Sun- day afternoon the locks on all doors of the building were intact. but that when Adamski was found inside at 6 o'clock, one of the locks was open. Nothing was taken from the warehouse.
 Adamski claimed that he entered the building through an open door, while chasing another youth in Q game that had begun on North Elm street.
 After the presentation of the testimony. Judge McGrath asked for the youths record, and was in- formed that the boy had been ar- rested five times in the past year. Each time, being under 16. he was charged only with incorrigibility. During the year he served brief term at the Connecticut school for boys, but was released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
BoY's SUIT STOLEN

Thieves yesterday broke into the home of William Mccarthy, SC
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
Democratic Workers
 To Convene Tonight
tn and 18th District Members to Outline Plans for Election Campaign Lithuanian Clambake Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

that Alderman John w. Bender will hold a special rally for the Lithuanian speaking people at one of the halls in this section. Mich ael Colucci will take charge fo the Italian voters with the assistance of Rocco Diorio while Q commit tee will be appointed to see to the welfare of the Irish.
 Members of both St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's Holy Name so- cieties will attend holy communion in their respective churches Sum- day. Both masses will be celebrat- ed at 8 o'clock.
 Plans for the official opening of St. Patrick's bowling league next Monday night have been ,complet- ed. The league will consist of 50 members, ten f1ve-men teams. The committee includes Frank Hardy, chairman; Edward Loftus, Michael Driscoll, James Barrett and Fran cis Fitzgerald.
 Lithuanian CIambake
 Plans for clambake next Sun day at Lithuanian park at Lake, "oOu "ClO ut uICCt- ing at 103 Green street last night. The committee is headed by Will jam Jokubaitis, president of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club.
 The Children of Mary Sodality of St. Joseph's parish will formally open their new rooms in the Con- gress avenue school with a "house warming" tomorrow night. All members and their friends will take part. Dancing, entertainment and refreshments will be the or- der of the evening, and the gen. eral activities will commence at 8 o'clock.
 The rooms have been attractive ly set and the furniture is the best obtainable. Honored guests at the party will be the clergymen of St. Joseph's parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

A gnat bite has caused che destf of Gladys Cook of London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

dard of Oxford, Mrs. Laura Otto of Seymour and Miss E. P. Mitchell of Southbury.
 Mrs. Henry Caraway, president of the national association, was the principal speaker. Addresses were delivered also by John M. Burrall, local g. o. p. mayoralty candidate, and Miss Katherine Byrne, vice. chairman of the g. o. p. state cen- tral committee. About $50 per- sons were present. Republican Town Chairman Frederick w. Palomba welcomed the delegates to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
Professor Alley In
 Lecture Series Here
History Authority to Comment on European Problems
 at Church, YMCA Gatherings

Professor Alden O. Alley, recent ly returned from Germany, will come to this city to complete an interesting series of lectures per- tinent to world peace and the European situation of today.
 On Friday the 27th at 800 he will give talk at Davenport Hall pnder the auspices of the Women's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

ter known ns Tramc omcor sB1r' Mccarthy of the police departmeaf'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26
WESTON CLUB TO
 CONVENE TONIGHT

Republican workers will gather tonight at the Winston club on Baldwin street. A district session will be held in the fifth district, also, this evening. The session will take place at the home of Joseph Petruccione, 200 Easton avenue. The sixth district republicans will hold an outing Saturday at Fair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

mount. A dinner dance is being arranged by the Young Republican women. It will be held at The El- ton on October 3rd. On the 4th of October the Young Mems Re- publican club will sponsor a rally at Buckingham hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-26

Woodland avenue. and stole a boys suit from Q closet. The theft took place between o'clock yesterday afternoon and 70 o'clock last night.
 P. s. William Mccarthy is bet-
Evening star., 1935-03-20

to the son after her death. The petit
ton was filed by the widow. the son
and the Riggs National Bank.
The late George Miller Sharp, who
died March 8, left an estate approxi-
mating $4,000, it was disclosed when
a petition for probate of his Will was
filed through the law firm Of Crome-
lin & Laws.
His will gave $1,000 in cash and set
I'D a s25,0O0 trust fund for Adele G..
Lowe, his sister-in-law. After her
death the trust fund reverts to the
estate.
He directed that the income from
the balance Of the estate be paid his
mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Sharp, during
her lifetime. It will then be divided
in equal shares among three sisters
and a brother.
The Animal Rescue League and the
Washington Humane Society will be
the ultimate benefactors under the
will of William E. Emory, 1862 Hobart
street. He left his $4,000 estate in
trust with the American Security &,
Trust Co., with directions that the
income be paid his widow, Mrs.
Sarah E. NJ Emory. After her death
it will go equally to the two institu-
tionS.
Evening star., 1935-03-20
Marriage Licenses.

John r. Collins. jr.. 81. 1910 K st.. and
Olyve Costner, 80. 1890 18th st.; Rev.
G. G Rasmussen.
Fred Flintham, 40. 613 o st.. and Mary
=. Lewallen. So. 624 Indiana ave-: Rev.
]. r. 9iZoo.
william Med. Matthews. %. 2210 Hall
pl.. and virginis =. Tribble. ~. 1921
STSTs sTsest ST. q 5ev 3 soES Raushslty st ns
Helen Kersey. go. 1000 Goth st. me-:
Rev. w F. Eagleson. ,. ,-, .
Edgar X. Franklin, 81, 1928 Virginia ave.
and Kathleen L. MoSley, 1S. 1112 7th
ST.: Rev. s. A. Davenport.
HAROLD sTapnaa mas ~ and, ana sarah Re1 a; FraH5' "
william johnson. 43. and Celia McMillen.
William E. Bates 90. 1880 Wilmington
pl. ne, and Marie Williams. 16. 44O6
Kane pl. NE; Rev. j. A. Wheeler.
w. e. Hinckley. 20. Beverly. Mass. and
Evening star., 1935-03-20
ALFRED THOM WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
Bulk of $360,000 Estate Goes to
Widow for Life-Two Other
Wills Listed.

Leaving the bulk of his $36o,00o
estate to his widow for life, the will
OF the late Alfred P. Thorn. who died
February Is, was filed for probate
today in District Supreme Court. The
petition for probate of the will. filed
through Attorney Kenneth F. Brooks,
valued the real property in the estate
at s155,392 and the personal property
at S207, ,658.
Mrs. Thorn, who lives at 3535 Van
Ness street, was bequeathed personal
and household effects, his farm known
as Pembroke Park and $4,000 in
cash. The balance of the estate was
beuueathed Mrs. Thorn for life, going
Evening star., 1935-03-20

Eleanor <. Moves. %. Manchester, Mass:
Oscar G.. Gildenham. %. 1e47 Shepherd
ST.. and Mary Bosin Fl. 622 Cailan st.
ne; Rev; N II. Levinson;
ne, and Rose s. MayRrantz, 10. 1928
Jackson st. me-: Rev. w. 8. -Abernethy.
Hugh - C., Thompson, op, S5. !, 4I Atlanta: and
cut ave: Rev. L. Z. McDougle.
william NJ. Carter; II. and Ruth Ben.
nett: 90. both Of 410 9th st.: Rev. II.
G. Goodman.
Evening star., 1935-03-20

Francis r. and Edna Diggs. boy.
John w. and Arlene D Echard. boy.
Morris and Rose Abrams, girl.
Elmer n and Ruth H. Newman, girl.
Jack L. and Doris Roster, girl.
Charles D. and Marian A. Smith. girl.
Alfred D. and Mildred A. Leigh. girl.
Maxfleld H. and Leila T. Dunlap. girl.
Worth and Lillian c: Lockley, girl.
James and Esther Chan. girl;
George and Patricia Spight. boy.
William H. and Virginia Roy, boy.
John and Lucy Carbin, boy.
Abraham and Marie Dixon. girl;
Robert and Lula M Douglas. girl.
James and Virginia Martin. girl.
Melvin and Ruth N. Jackson. boy.
Edward and Mammie Hatton. boy.
Halle and Olivia Rousey. boy.
John e. and Ethel Smith. boy
Melvin j. and Johnnie M. Brown. girl.
John H. and Viola Hall. girl.
George A. and Rosa G. Smith. girl.
Evening star., 1935-03-20
Births Reported.
Charles p. and Ardella J. Swindler. cir
Stanley r. and Louise w. Bice. boy.

Charles p. and Ardella j. Swindler. girl.
Stanley r. and Louise w. Bice. boy.
Reuben and Eva Solar. boy.
James L. and Julia NJ. Rohertson: boy.
Hartman w. and Ruth v. Taylor boy.
Anthon g. and verna M Jackson boy.
Francis z. and Nancy Zell. boy.
Floyd M and Mary Stewart, boy.
Sidney and Jennie Migdal. girl: 10,
william r. and Margaret Thies, girl.
John r. and Ruby e. Gerhold. girl;
Robert L. and Edna M. Anderson. girl.
Charles e. and Beatrice L. Willett. girl.
Harland G. and Lucy E. Myers. girl.
Michael and Rafaela Cavazos. girl;
Charles g: and Fay x; Burton. sirl
Joseph and Hazel nj. Ennis, boy.
Dalton B. and Catherine MAYNARD boy.
Gustavus w. and Halle c. Sears, boy.
Paul r. and Lillian Rocket. boy.
Lee o. and Eileen Whitmire, boy.
Lawrence w. and Geraldine D. Seamon
boy.
Anthony and Geraldine Metzel boy.
Paul c. and Marian Patchan. boy
Evening star., 1935-03-20
Golf Ball Enters Bus.

Entering through the hole in the
side window. through which drivers
thrust their arm to signal other traf.
fic, a golf ball rebounded from the
windshield and dropped into the lap
of the driver Of speeding bus at
Musselburgh, Scotland, having been
played from links skirting the road.
Evening star., 1935-03-20

American typewriters now dominate
the market in Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-28
ADVANCE SAL, F,
OF AUTHENTIC 1896
FURRED COATS

From news angle, the announcement of
- Lansburgh's Advance Sale of Fur 7 trimmed
Coats easily rates front-page mention. On this
page, thousands of fashionable Washington
women will be told not only how to save money
on the fur trimmed coats they'll be needing soon
but also what to look for in 1886 fur
trimmed coat. The reason Lansburgh's is open
ing this great event tomorrow is that Lansburgh's
is ready with the authentic 1896 coat story. The
only difference between the coats in Lansburgh's
Sale and the coats in Lansburgh's Winter oollec
ton is price. And it stands to reason that we can
do things now that we will probably be unable
to duplicate after the buying rush starts.
In choosing your coat, you are naturally con-
eerned with the quality of the furs that trim it.
Lansburgh's knows fine furs. Lansburgh's has
reputation for fine furs. 1t is nothing for us
foxes or single perfectly marked mink collar.
That's why you will find such exquisite silver
foxes, such luxurious mink in our Sale group
1858. That goes for the other Is furs too.
The models in this Advance Sale are from the
hands of famous French and American designers.
Your last years coat simply won't do. The
Renaissance fashions are creating a furore.
There's paen of praise for the Russian influence;
new excitement about the capped silhouette.
These are the styles the whole fashion world is
talking about. "a I hese are the styles that Lans-
burgh's brings you. Look at the sketches on this
page-you'll note the new gentle silhouette,
the softly faring lines the Renaissance-inspired
fur treatments, the new front fullness. That's
the Winter fashion story Lansburgh's brings it
to you notO at substantial savings.
Colors and fabrics have new richness and new
glamour. You'll be reading in your Vogue and
Harper's about the frises with their all-over pat
terms and the new tapestried broadcloths and
sueded fabrics. You'll discover that women who
have never worn anything but black are elamor-
ing for Titan browns-Veronese greens
Italian vintage wines. You needn't wait--Lans-.
burgh's Advance Sale brings you these high
fashions today-at Advance Sale prices
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1935-01-04
.RR Dining Car
Workers Hail
Daily for Aid
BY a R.R. Worker Correspondent

BY a R.R. Worker Correspondent
NEW YORK. - We commend
you for the vigorous and clear way
your columns have spoken up for
the betterment of our working con-
ditions in the Pennsylvania Dining
Car Department at Sunnyside
Yards. Through your stories of the
struggles of the workers, you have
stimulated many of us to join the
Brotherhood, pointing to this as the
means through which our griev-
ances could be heard
AS a result, the management has
already made few changes. We
remember the hurried cleaning up
of the reporting room. You now
have a semblance of order and a
better sanitary atmosphere. We see
how you have guided the men
through your knowledge of the mis-
leaders who seek to profit from our
miserable earnings We see that the
Daily Worker is interested only in
the betterment of conditions and
fights against oppression and for a
higher wage scale.
We ask you to continue to fight
anG struggle in our behalf.
A GROUP OF DINING
CAR WORKERS.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1935-01-04
In THE HOME
How Stella Got Coal
BY ANN BARTON

wagon. The rest of the delegation
laughed and followed her,
WAIT minute" said the organ.
" izer loudly. The man looked ur
quickly. Would you tell us when
you got the order for that coal?"
The driver grlnned. ooh. iust
about ten minutes ago." he said.
There was big crowd down about
1t. And it was marked RUSH."
There was much laughing over
their success then. Stella was ra.
diant. Come in, come in," she said
to the delegation. Tea doesn't cost
much! 1t was marked RUSH." she
suddenly laughed aloud as she went
about preparing tea. You betcha,s
said one man sitting on the bench
in the corner, ut was sure marked
RUSH." And that's how Stella got
her coal.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1935-01-04
Luckenbach Co. Determined
10 Maintain $35 Wage Scale

Bya Marine Worker Correspondent
BOSTON, Mass.-The Luckenbach
Steamship Company, although a
member Of the American Steamship
Owners Association, which we are
told has signed the agreement with
the I. s. U. negotiations committee
to pay $3.50 per month for A. BIS,
is determined to keep to its policy
of being the cheapest company
under the American flag" and is
beginning to employ school
seamen for $35 per month.
This method of getting cheap
labor started in Boston aboard the
S. S. Julia Luckenbach. The Julia"
was laid up in Boston for the past
six weeks. We know that four of
this companies ships were struck
on the West Coast and that the
crew only agreed to go back to work
when $50 per month was guaranteed
as a basic wage for A. BIS Ap-
parently the company fears a re-
petition of this action and is now
replacing those seamen who refuse
to sign on for $35 with students
from the Scholarship Nantucket"
who are willing to be loyal slaves
for the privilege Of going to sea
In Boston, two firemen, one oiler
and an A. B. refused to sign on
for "Luckenbach wages" We de-
manded the same scale as men,
toned in the l. S. U. agreement
that our wages should be increased
on Jan. l. The company refused
to sign us on under these condi-
lions so four of us packed up! One
OF the newly hired school-ship fire.
men had to go up and get the en-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1935-01-04
RANK AND FILE RESENTMENT IN LSU GROWS ON WEST COAST
Unorganized Men Hail
Marine Union Merger
BY a Marine Worker
Correspondent

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The
crew of the SIS. Sarcoxie. of the
America France line, are all I'M
organized with the exception of
one fireman who Is a member Of
the Marine Workers Industrial
Union. These seamen are not
pleased with the $3.50 agree
ment and curse the IS.U. Off
Gals when they are mentioned.
"Bozo," IS.U. delegate, was also
denounced as a scab-herder for
his "finky" activities during the
october strike.
The crew of the Sarcoxie term
the wage agreement as a rank
injustice" to the American sea-
men and state, if they are forced
to join the I.S.U., they will strug-
gle to make it a rank and file
organization and use their union
rights to kick out all the racket
GERS from the grand old faker,"
meaning Andy Furuseth, on down
to RAT Jones"
When the possible merger of
the two unions was mentioned,
this crew discussed it with en-
thusiasrn and one fireman said:
That is the most practical plan
I've yet heard. Under these con-
ditions I would gladly join the
union, but it goes against my
grain to have someone tell me
have to join their union in order
TO make my living. Is this the
program of the New Deal and
part of the N.R.A.?"