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Evening star., 1935-03-01
GR|D|R0N SMOKER
MARKS FOUNDING
Golden Anniversary Is Oh.
served by Dinner Organi-
zati0n of NeWsmen.

The Gridiron Club celebrated the
golden anniversary of its first dinner
last night with a smoker at the Will
lard Hotel. The well-known dining
club, made up of newspaper men,
plans a celebration on a larger scale
when it hold its annual Spring dinner
in April. More than SO members at
tended the smoker. which was limit
ed to club members.
Fifty years ago last night, Feb
ruary %, 1885. the first Gridiron din
ner was held at famous old restau-
rant, long since passed out of existence.
Less than so persons sat down to
the dinner, although the guest list
included men of wide distinction.
among them the then Vice President
elect, Thomas A. Hendricks. The din
ner was held almost on the eve of the
inauguration of President Grover
Cleveland, the first Democrat to enter
the White House as Chief Executive
since the Civil War. At the Gridiron
dinner last December 495 members
and guests were present.
Club History Reviewed.
Ernest G. Walker, club historian,
gave extracts from the club history,
telling of the first dinner and of
the twenty-fifth anniversary dinner.
Henry L. West, president of the club
in 1900 and the oldest member in
point of service, entertained with
"reminiscences of his AZ years of men,
bership. ]. Harry Cunningham, Sec
retary for the past 20 years. read
messages from members unable to at
tend.
Four members recently honored by
George Washington University with
the degree of Doctor of Laws, Uric
Bell, j. Fred Essary, Jay G. Hayden
and Theodore Wallen, were the sub
jects of skit in which they appeared
in their academic costumes and were
questioned on points of law involved
IN the Supreme Courts gold decision,
the World Court and the N. R. A.
Fred East and Bill Raymond. with
George Wilson at the piano, sang
songs of long ago" and Henry Suy-
dam delivered humorous poem en-
titled Fifty Years Ago"
Four in Club Over IS Years.
OF the members present, 4 have
been in the club for more than IS
years: Henry L. West. Al years; Alfred
j. Stofer, 46 years; Henry Xander, A
years, and j. Harry Cunningham. 38
years. Other members present were:
Uric Bell, president; Edwin w. Gable
man. vice president; j. Fred Essary,
treasurer; Ira E. Bennett, Raymond
P. Brandt, AShmun Brown, Harry j.
Brown, Walker Buell. Raymond Clap
per, Edward B. Clark. Mark Foote
Mark L. Goodwin, Charles o. Gridley,
Charles S. Groves, Jay G. Hayden.
Arthur ]. Henning. George R. Holmes
Charles P. Keyser, Arthur krock, G.,
Gould Lincoln, Edgar Markham, Lowell
Mellett. Charles Nicholson, Byron
Price, Edgar c. Snyder, Henry Suy
dam, Elliott Thurston. Ernest G..
Walker, Theodore c. Wallen, Lyle C.
Wilson, Lewis Wood, James L. Wright.
H. E. c. Bryant, Arthur J. Dodge,
Theodore G. Joslin. Robert L. OBrien,
John c. OLaughlin. John P. Ryan,
Theodore Tiller, Thomas w. Bra
haney, Fred East, Arthur B. Pierce,
James Preston. William F. Raymond,
M. Harry Stevens and George H. Will
son.
Evening star., 1935-03-01

100 Are Auto Victims.
More than 1,700 motor accident VIC
Tins were treated in public hospitals
of Glasgow, Scotland, last year.
Evening star., 1935-03-01
Jewish Woman Leader Dies.

PHILADELPHIA, March ! [P).-
Miss Jeannete NJ Goldberg, for 30
years executive secretary of the jew
ish Chautauqua Society and promi-
nent in Jewish affairs in Philadelphia,
died of heart disease yesterday. She
was so. Miss Goldberg will be buried
Sunday at Jefferson, Tex, where she
was born.
Evening star., 1935-03-01
Bill Asks Jobless Census.

An unemployment census to be COM
pleted in eight months was proposed
by Senator Costigan, Democrat, of
Colorado, in bill introduced yester-
day carrying an appropriation of S13,-
250,000. The census was advocated as
q guide to relief efforts.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

the burned area, and more than twice that much property in lots.
 Lyman s. Brewster, who has been in charge of the working out of de- tails, during the past winter, having taken over the work begun by Jas, Frawley. stated today that out of 70 deeds, 49 have already been issued on re-allocated property and there remain 2l deeds still to be issued.
 Of this number, several are being held for minor reasons, where it is necessary for individual property owners to get together and settle there private business before the valid deed can be issued.
 MT. Brewster stated it was his ex- pectation that little difficulty would henceforth be experienced in the final arrangements for the settle ment of the re-allocation of proper ty in the burned area of Nome, a civic improvement which is bearing the whole-hearted support and ap- proval of the populace.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16
Voted On Bond
 Issue Today Up To
 Hour Going Press

Indications pointed to a good vote today on the bonding question, as evidenced by the vote up to the hour of going to press
 More than forty persons had sworn in their vote-having neglect cd to register when the poll book for this election was open.
 From the number registered and those swearing in their vote, it is possible that the vote may approxi- mate that of the previous election l98.
 City officials today were urging qualified voters to go to the polls to cast their vote, deeming it of
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16
Hospital Notes

Tom Nakkela, old timer of the Unalakleet and Nome sections died at the Maynard Columbus Hospital about l pm. today, after having been confined there for some time previous.
 Death was due to acute soften ing of the brain, contributed to by a paralytic stroke, said the report of Dr. SWartz, attending physician Funeral arrangement are now being yet
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Mrs. c. Leroy Swenson and two children, were arriving passengers yesterday from Unalakleet aboard the Cutter Northland, and intend to return home possibly on the Dell wood.
 Mrs. Swenson, who is a govern ment school teacher at Unalakleet, is visiting her sister Miss Alkaline Davick, government nurse, at Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

such importance that personal canvas was necessary to put over the election, and receive the proper public opinion, in regard to the PWA loan and grant bond electon.
 Up to the hour of going to press l26 persons had voted and more were expected.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Barry KeoWn, Well-known Nome ite who had the misfortune to be run over with a drill, shortly after returning to Nome on the first boat from Seattle, and who has been in the hospital ever since, is greatly improved and will be leaving there soon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Chas. Freeman, a seaman recently aboard the Schooner Holmes, who was brought to Nome on the Cut ter Northland from the vicinity of St. Lawrence Island, suffering from heart trouble, will soon be sufficient ly recovered to commence his trip back to the states.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Pilot Frank Whaley of the Roust AirwayS returned to Nome from
 Teller today, after having made a flight to the Kougarok section dur ing the weekend.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16
Issuing Of Deeds Is
 Nearly Completed
 New Lots In Nome

Nome carries a distinction peculiar in that, it is believed no other city in Alaska, or for that matter, in the United States, has ever carried out with such dispatch and lack of liti- gation, re-allocation project in- seventy property owners in
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Pilot Chester Brown of the North ern Air Transport is scheduled for a flight to Council, Deering, Candle and Kotzebue tomorrow, weather permitting with passengers and a quantity of freight,
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Miss Virginia Harper, who under went a major operation recently, returned to her home with her fath- CT Leon F. Harper, popular OIC of the Nome Signal Corps. Mrs. Harper and daughter will arrive at Nome tomorrow on the Dellwood, returning from trip to the states.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Hans Hansen who suffered ex- tremely severe burns about the face and neck, in an accident at Council where he has been engaged in min ing for many years, is improving rapidly in the hospital at Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16
Airplane Activities

Pilot Hans Mirow of the Mirow Air Service made a trip to Council today with Chas. Stromm as pass enger. Mechanic William Barber was round tripper. Freight was also carried by the plane.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Engineer Little, formerly of the M. s. Meteor, who has been suffer- ing from an injured back, is rapid ly improving and will leave the hos pital in the near future.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Mrs. Nels Swanberg Jr., and new baby left the hospital for her home in Nome, today,
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-07-16

Mrs. Thos. D. Jensen, who has been in the hospital for several days receiving medical attention, is im- proving nicely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

with eight killing themselves by a variety of methods in that year. There were only two in 1894.
 Births topped deaths in the 10- year period, 2,238 being recorded here and 1541 deaths taking place here during the same period. This is a difference of 697, almost 700 in favor of births.
 The peak year for births was 1928 with 222 being recorded then. In that same year marriages here reached a record for then with 232 taking place. It was in 1927 that Town Clerk Schiller refused to make public marriage applications here and many came from other towns to file intentions here 50 that their marriage would remain secret.
 In 1883 births declined to 192 and there were 172 last year. There were 1719 marriages in the past 10 years with 1929 markings with the peak with 238 marriages. In 1880 there were only 157, and the marriage market hit low in 1892 with 109 taking place here. There were 156 last year. Oddly enough 1929 also marked the high spot for total deaths in the To- year period, 1924-34 with 155 then In 1884 there were almost as many 145. Few Infants have died here the records show, only 52 under one year have passed away in the 10 years and 122 between the ages of one and five years. In l933 only three under one year and z between the ages of and died.
 Cancer was the main cause Of death here in that 10year term, with 155 victims. Heart diseases took 4O3 lives. Last year 21 died from cancer and s2 from heart ail- ments.
 The burial of pr. Edward E.. Meers former local resident who died Tuesday in Kenosha, Wiscon- sin, will take place Saturday morn ing at Il o'clock in Hillside ceme- etery. Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of St. Michaels Episcopal church, will officiate. Funeral services were held yesterday in Kenosha and the body was expected to arrive here late to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
$1OO, ,OOO Less Than Same Month In 1 934,
 Town Figures Show
Savings Deposits Increased Over Last MOnth-Mrs. Johanna Curtin Shows Improvement Today After
 Auto Crash Last Night Returning From Mission
NAI'GATUCK
wm J. Baxter Comprehension Naugatuch e72.a

Naugatuck, Sept. 2o.-Payrolls here during August were $270, 900 higher than in July but were al- most i$1O0,OO less than in August, 1934,. the monthly business survey, issued today by the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce shows.
 They were $6S5,s32 for last month and s415,367 for July, a difference of s270,465. In August. 1884, they amounted to the record of the past several years, $784,570, a difference of $98,738 over the mark for the last month.
 The July payroll was so small because of the fact there was a two-weeks shutdown in the local rubber factories then. There were five weeks and five paydays last month and in August, 1894 there were, 8 similar number of weeks and paydays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

reported improved to-day at the St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury. where she was taken following the acci- dent.
 Mrs. Curtin is not on the danger list now,. although she had origin ally been put there upon entrance to the hospital. She suffered a con cussion of the brain, injuries to her hip and right shoulder and an x-ray was to be taken to-day of her ribs to determine whether any were broken. Dr. Edmund Curran treat ed Mrs. Curtin following the acci- dent.
 Mrs. Curtin had just got out Of the mission at St. Mary's church and was crossing North Main street when she was hit by the auto. It was about o'clock. Fritzell was arrested by Patrolman George Ko- gut and charged with operating without first obtaining an opera tors license. His case came up in borough court this morning and was continued until September 27, pending development of injuries to Mrs. Curtin. Mrs. Curtin is well
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

Elmer schmitz and Mrs. Bass ford win have charge oS direction. The comedy Is full of amusing situ- ations and is expected to provide much entertainment.
 Warden in Bridgeport
 Warden John J. Sheridan was In Bridgeport today attending a meet ing of state, town and city execu- lives. Discussion of federal projects was expected.
 Enrollment About Same
 About the same number as en- rolled last week in local schools att tended school session this week. Superintendent of Schools H. E. Chittsnden said today. There may have been a, slight increase. Com plete figures are expected to be available by Saturday.
 Church School Conference
 Agroup of ten members of the Methodist church will go to Bris- tol, tomorrow for the fourth an- nual conference for church school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

and is director of chemical and metallurgical research at the Gen. eral Plate Company, Attleboro.
 To Present Play
 The St. Mlchaeps Episcopal church dramatic club will present a play in October, Here Comes Patricia" it was announced today. It is a three-act comedy and will be the first offering of the club this season.
 Rehearsals for the production are now underway. The. cast con- sists of: Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Bass ford; Elsie Crowder, Mrs. Ellen Quirk; Mrs. Smith Porter, Miss Dorotbea Kazanjian; Angelina Knoop. Mrs. Catherine Shell; Min nie Knoop. Miss Ruth Melbourne; Patricia Grayson, Mrs. Jeanne schmitz; Jimmy Clark, James Heavens; Albert Hastings. Donald Fowler; Adam Wade, Henry Bass ford; Jim Hopper, MT. Shell; Bud Flanagan, Harold Stauffer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
PayrolIs Last Month $27O,OOO Higher Than July Tota

leaders and pastors Automobiles will leave the church here prompt- Iy at 1880, and those for whom re- servations have been made are asked to be on time. Mir. Zeiter will have charge. of the music at the dinner -hour, in the conference ses- sion.
 Meet Tonight
 4 large attendance of members is expected tonight at the meeting of the Young Democratic club. It will be held at o'clock in the town hall.
 VIII Meet Monday.
 Plans for the fall and winter season will be made at meeting of the League of Women Voters on Monday, Sept. 23 in the cnil- dren's library. Mrs. Edna Fenni. man, president, has announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
Ex-L.ocaI Man Weeds

Local friends of Dr. Arthur Will liam Peterson, son of the late AL fred and Amanda Peterson, were pleased interested to hear of his marriage in New York City We'd nesday to Miss Florence Whitaker. daughter of Albert Hulme and Lil- Han Oakley Whitaker of Oldtown. North Attleboro, Mass. The wed- ding was held at the Little Church Around The Corner. Dr. and Mrs. Carl R. Wahrman of East Orange. New Jersey were the attending couple.
 The couple are now on a 10-day wedding trip to Bermuda and will reside at 254 Elm street, North Att tleboro. Mass, upon their return. The bride is graduate of the North Attleboro grade and high schools and also of the Kinyon sec- retaria1 school, Pautucket. R. 1. She is employed by the General Plate Company of Attleboro. The groom is q graduate of the focal grade and high schools and of Yale Univer- sity. He obtained his doctorate at Harvard University in June. 1934
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
Goat Dairy Profits
 Ex-Oklahoma Jurist

Oklahoma City, okla. (UP) = Will H. Chappell, former presiding judge of the Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals, has a hobby which is beginning to rival his law business as a revenue raiser.
 The ex-judge, an ardent student of history, is raising goats and sell ing goat milk just as professional dairymen handle cows milk. He believes it has unusual health values.
 "The history of the goat in the old world, in Asia, in Africa. goes back as far as the history of man himself" Chappell said. sixty per cent of the milk used in Eur ope Is goats milk. Goats are said to be immune from tuberculosis. q fact which should make their milk conducive to health."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
COMMITTEE NAMED
 FOR G. o. P. ROAST

Republican workers of the 10th voting district will hold a roast to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at Joy Acres on the Park road. Mem bers of the committee on arrange ments will meet tonight to com pIete plans for the event. Demo- crats today were prepared for the roasting they will get at the outing. The committee in charge includes Mrs. Gertrude Keenan, Samuel Travel, Mrs. Olive Brown, Mrs. A. Henderson, Mrs. c. Deposito. Pas quaIe Perriello and Vernon Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

known here and her many friends hope for her recovery.
 Waterbury Firm Co-operates
 The Waterbury Tag Company has expressed it's willingness to print free of charge, 15,000 tags for the Naugatuck Ambulance Fund Tag Day, it was announced to-day by John J. Daly, chairman of the committee in charge of the tag day. The generous offer of the Water- bury firm was arranged by Martin Lynn of Walnut street, who is an official at the Waterbury company.
 Next Friday, October 27 will be tag day and it is expected the pro- ceeds from the sale of these will swell the fund considerably.
 Chamber Expresses Thanks
 The Naugatuck Chamber Of Commerce to-day expressed it's ap- preciation to the Waterbury Demo- crat in connection with co-opera- tion shown by this paper in two of it's recent activities, the Flower Show and Community Field day. We are confident the publicity given by the press had much to do with the success of these occasions it says. It also wished to express all who in any way helped to make these events successful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

ldentS are eXpeclcU IO So So wa terbury tomorrow to attend the Polish Day exercises in that city. Final plans for the event were made at a meeting of local Polish | societies last night.
 The various groups will assem- ble at the Polish American Club at 12:3O sharp tomorrow and will leave at 1 o'clock. They will go in Etrolleys to Waterbury.
 The local delegation should pre- sent quite a colorful sight. The men will wear blue and white caps, black bow ties, white shirts and blue trousers. Many women also plan to attend.
 Episcopal Church The St. Michael's Dramatic club will present a play in october, Here Comes Patricia, it was announced to-day. It is a three- act comedy and will be the first | offering of the club this season. Rehearsals for the production are now under way. The cast con- sists of: Mrs. Carroll-Mrs. Bass ford: Elsie. Crowder, Mrs. Ellen | Quirk; Mrs. Smith Porter, Miss Dorothea Kazanjian; Angelina Knoop, Miss Ruth Melbourne; Pa tricia Grayson. Mrs. Jennie Schmitz;' Jimmy Clark, James Heavens; Albert Hastings, Donald Fowler; Adam Wade, Henry Bass. ford; Jim Hopper, MT. Smell; Bud Flanagan, Harold Stauffer. Elmer Schmitz and Mrs. Bass. ford will have charge of direction The comedy is full of amusing situations and is expected to pro; vide much entertainment.
 Card Party Monday
 A public card party will be helt at the close of the regular meet ing of Ramona Council, Degres of Pochahontas, Monday night al 2 o'clock in Goodyear hall. Prizes will be awarded the winners ant refreshments will be served. The public is cordially invited to at tend.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Beard sley of Waterbury, former Nauga tuck residents, announce the birtf or q daughter III OL. mdi y HUB pital Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Beardsley was prior to her mari age, Miss Rose Worrell of Home stead avenue. MT. Beardsley Il the son of Borough Engineer Rob ert D. Beardsley.
 To Meet Monday
 The first fall meeting of thu Girls Friendly society of St Michaeps Episcopal church will b' held next Monday evening at o'clock. A large attendance o members is expected.
 The first fall session of tn League of Women Voters will b. held next Monday night at O clock in the Children's library Plans for the fall and winter sea son will be discussed and a pro gram mapped out, 1t is expect ed. Mrs Edna Fenniman, presi dent, will preside.
 Statistics of Interest
 There have been 23 suicides re ported here in the last 10 years survey of records in the offic of Town Clerk Louis Schiller. Jr shows. The year, 1883 seemed t be the most favored in this respect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

NAUGATUCK--Gorman St., 44-6 rooms, End floor and garage. All imp. Apply A German St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
High Street Approved

Danger of the town having to complete the large High street pro- ject from town funds passed with news from Washington, D. c. that final approval of this as works Progress Administration project here has been granted. This is the first local project to receive final approval.
 The allotment is $16,3S1 and there is still $10,921 left from the EZRA. This is total of $27.302. The project is not quite half tin- ished. It is expected to be big i'm provement to City Hill street res idents who travel over High street to their homes. The street will be widened and will present line ap- pcarance. Burgess Leo Brophy Is in charge of the work of erecting the wall.
 A large attendance is expected at the first fall meeting of the Young Republican Club which will be held Monday night at 8 o'clock in the borough courtroom. It will be the annual session and officers for the coming year will be chosen. Bor- ough Court Judge Joseph E. Tal- bot Is president of the organiza- tion at present. .y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

Savings deposits increased over last month. The figures follow: Au- gust, 1935. $6,630,953; July, 1895, $6,625.920; August, 1894. $6,649,- 219. Postal receipts shower an in- crease, figure ase: August, $6,250; July, $5,546; August, 1894, $5,949. Telephone stations increased: Au- gust. 28S1; July, 2S76; August 1894 2S01; gas consumed, August, B. 809,200 cubic feet; July, 5,661,100; August, 1884, 5.507;100; electrical consumption was higher, August, 2S0,729 kilowatts; July, 265,629; August, 1894, 271,034.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20
Plan Dance


 Local Young Democrats are plan ming active fall and winter seasons. Their first affair will be a semi formal Gance to be held on Friday, November l. A committee to have charge was appointed last night at a meeting of the Young Democra- tic Club in the Town Hall. George Fellows was named chairman of the committee, other members of which are: Daniel and Jeremiah Callahan, Thomas Skehan, James Sheridan, Burgess Victor Burkus, Matthew Scully, club president, presided at the session.
 Another meeting will be held next Thursday and further plans for the dance will be made then.
 The many friends of Postmastei Walter Brown are pleased to hear his condition is improved. MT. Brown has been very ill at his home on Meadow street but com plete recovery is not anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-20

Mrs. Curtin Better
 The condition of Mrs. Johanna Curtin, 50, of 57 Johnson street who was severely injured last night when hit by an auto driven by Cliff ford F'ritzell of 16 New street, was