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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25
POLES

Today and tomorrow are the last chances that Watcrburnians have of seeing the sterling double fca- ture program now at Polls. Two first class features are on tap and each of them loaded with favorites.
 The first feature has as its stars, co starred for the first time, Clark Gable and Constance Bennett. They are seen in After Oflce Hours" and along with them is Stuart Err win.
 The second feature is Grand Old Lady" and featured in this picture in Q greater role than she had in Lady for a Day" is May Robson.
 Wednesday brings a n 0 h 0 r change of program to Polls and the features selected for this mid week change are of the best and on a par with the usual high class attractions that Polls alone is able to offer to Waterbury and vicinity. Don't be mislead by a. lot of prom ises. polfs consistently gives the best programs in town and no mat ter what tho attraction there Is no advance in prices for 1t.
 The first feature this week is "One Hour Late" and this boasts of an attractive cast headed by these f8vOritcs there is Helen Twelvctrecs, Joe Morrison, Con Nagel and Airline Judge in the fea tured rolcn and this quartctte will give you plenty of action and TO- nance during the. unfolding of this picture.
 The co-feature is "The First World War" authentic and grip ping in its unfOldWing 1t will prove Il realization with iA sincerity.
 Wednesday night, will bring an- other Of the new seIses Of anna tcur nights 10 Polls and fl host of entertainers have Eigniiied their in- tcntion of being on hand and it iH noticeable that the stars who have won in the other contest in the city and feaboutH do not compare with the cnllber of the first timers at Poli's. Some really fine talent has been brought to the front and they will go far in the amusement ficld. Of thin there is no doubt with q little more experience.
 Harry Shaw, the genial master of ceremonies, will again be on hand with his hallics and quips that are essential 10 Inc presentation of the performance, and which have proven HO popular with the audience he will bring along some more of the guest stars that have thrilled the large audiences and the remarks on leaving the thentcr | ht night are that the shows on the Poli stage are potter than those of other theatcra that get higher prices for their aLra ctions. Make fl your business 10 be nt poll'f | Wednesday evening.
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Naugatuck Methodism Reviewed By Pastor
 At Services Yesterday
History of Religion in Borough ExpIained-AItar SO- s ciety Sponsors Card Party TO-nght-POIice-
 Sergeant's Son Hit By Waterbury Auto
NAUGATUCK
Wtn d. Isaxtcr CorrespOndcnt-PbODe Naugatnck 072-s

E. Ieiter, pastor, gave history Of the church from his start in lS24. The anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. Lloyd r. Morley of New Haven, new district su- perlntcndcnt. He also spoke on Ire progress the church made in Nau. gatuck and praised those who wee responsible for dIts steady growth. Special musical programs were given by the cholr at both serv- ices. A feature Of the celebration was the presentation to the church treasury of $111 which represent cd each year since It's inception.
 Court Game Postponed
 Fans waited in vain Saturday night nt the Y. M. C. A. for Inc House of David basketball team 10 appear for its<scbedulcd game with the United States Rubber Co When the team did not show up nt o'clock, an exhibition game wss given by members of the factory quintet. The Boot Making five won from the Gaytee ombine fin a urs- nminary game, 20 to IT. Dancing was enjoyed afterwards.
 Funeral Of Mir. Exstr0Bl
 Funeral services for Frank Ex- strom, 60, of 92 Melbourne street whose death occurred Saturday al St. Mary's hospital in Waterbury after q lingering illness, will be held tomorrow morning at 2:30 o'clock nt the Gilnack funeral home, 35 Meadow street. Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector Of St. Ml- chaePs Eplscopal church, will ofii- clate. Burial will be in Grove cem- etery. Mir. Exstrom was a resident of the borough for many,years. Hc leaves his widow, Mrs. Ellen Ex- strom, one daughter, Mrs. William Darlington of this place and two sisters, Mrs. Q. Rosenberg and Mrs Edith Anderson Of New York city and Six grandchildren.
 Eagles Enjoy 31st Birthday
 With plenty of music and much joy members of NnugatucIt acric Of Eagles observed the 31st ami versary of their organization ycs- terday afternoon in the home South Main street. Tho affair com menced with Worthy President John J. Daly telling about how the aerie was first formed by Matthew Smith of Waterbury. Then ten can dldatcs were initiated. Nine boxing matches were staged and Kenneth Rapief rendered some vocal mum bcrs. A roast beef dinner was served. The affair proved to be one of the best that the aerie has en- 1oyed in years.
 Laurel Temple Party Tomorrow
 Laurel temple, Pythian Sisters, will conduct a public card party to-
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gee the children until 1t was too late. Both were struck and hutled to the pavement. Had h not been showing at the time, the accident would have been avoided.
 Sergt Malone little dreamed 1t was his son who was hurt when nc answered Il telephone for n doctor and an officer. He sent Officer Jo- seph Kenney to the scene. The child was taken in the car which struck him to police headqnarfers. It was when the child was brought intide that Sergt Malone realized lt was his son. Dr Charles s. Ken nedy had been called in the mean time. He made the child comfort able and then Scrgt Malone took his boy home. The child was very much concerned about some Ice 'ean for n younger sister. AT hnd plenty because Sergt Malone and Mra Malone were har"v when they learned the injuries were not seri- ous MT Grisgraber was considered az not being responsible for the accident and was not held.
 Cottage Prayer Meetings
 Two cottage prayer meetings for communicants of the Salem Luth : cran church are slated for this week. The first takes place Tues day evening at o'clock In the home of MT and Mrs Harry Carl son of II Ward street. Members Of Joseph CarlsOn's district are espe- ciaIly requested to attend. The other will be held Thursday eve ping at the same hour in the home of MT and Mrs Victor ROhs of IT Salem street. Charles l.. Anderson of District No. 6, is handling ar- rarRements.
 Dance for Ambulance Held
 The hall of St Hcdwig's Athletic club in the old Chamber of Com mcrce building, Church and Bridge streets, was crowded last night with dancers. the affair being held for the police ambulance fund. It will ont be known for a few days the amount nettcd by the affair.
 Funeral Held Today
 The funeral of Harry l.. Burns, 68. of Pittsburg, Pa. fl former res iGeEt, who died in that city last Friday, was held this morning at 11:30 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 201 Meadow street. Burial was in Grove cemetery. MT Burns was born in Milford, Conn, but resided here for a time before removing to PIttsburg. A sister. Mrs aMudc Blake of Seymour, survives.
 Briefs
 MT and Mrs John Dennis Of Hartford visited Mrs Mary FitZger- ald of Bradley street over tho weekend.
 E. Louis Cleary of Bridgeport was weekend visitor at the home of his parents, Mir and Mrs Robert Cieary of Bradley street.
 Mrs Marie Sweeney of Green wich was Il weekend guest at the home of her mother. Mrs Rose Murray of Lewis strete.
 Edward Fitzgerald of Church street spent the weekend in Strat- ford.
 Miss Ora L'Huiller Of Florence, Mass has returned there after weck-ending at the home of Miss Mnry Moroncy of Manner avenue.
 Improvement is reported fin the condition of Borough Assessor Robert Cleary of Bradley street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25
Intolerance Theme
 Of Special Sermons
Brotherhood Day Programs Observed in Churches;
 Joint Services Advocated By Rev Dr. J. C. Walker

tended the inter-faIth meeting in observance of World Brotherhood yesterday afternoon at St SDhn E Episcopal church. Attorney Louis Fox Of Hartford was the principal speaker. Robert Sturges presided.
 Addresses were given by Charles Cochranc. representing the Catho- llc group; Oreig Ritchie, represent ing the Protestant group and Wal ter CohaEen for the Jewish group. Miss Pauiette Woiozln sang By the Waters of Babylon"
 Attorney Fox stressed the need of better understanding of Juda- ism by Christians ando of q better understanding of Christianity by Jews. A larger measure of toler- ance will result, the speaker said, by the creation of personal friend- ships betwen the two groupr and in cooperation in working for the abolition of common evils.
 .l ". M. c. A. Forum
 Jews and Christians must unite to combat intolerance and oppres- sion, Rabbi Bcrtram Stein said yes- tcrday at the Y. Nj. C. 4. forum, where he spoke on the subject, Where Jew and Christian Meet" Rabbi Stein's address was part of the National Brotherhood day pro- gram sponsored throughout the country yesterday. Rev Wilbur Rugglcs of St Johns church con- ducted a question period after the lecture.
 fhe speaker predicted that tho continuance of the present forms Of government. based on explofta- ton and oppression In many coun- tries to-day, would result in. an.? other war. Even now, he said, mu- nitions makers and propagandists are preparing for the emergency.
 In$Gcrmany, he said, the Chris tan religion will be suppIantcd by n "neo organism. which has for It's foundation the mythology of ancient Germany. Fascist doctrines are contrary to all Vegiious prlnci- ples, he added.
 Rabbi Stein spoke of the grow Ing discontent with fascist govern ment In Germany. cxemplined by the attempt of LaurIo do Bosis to recruit rebels against the dictator. The spirit of revolt against tyran- ny Is present in aIl of us. he said, and we can all fight against in. justice.
 r Rev Mir Ruggles said that in this country there was plenty of into. erance. He described the actiyitic, of the Know Nothings, the A. P. A and the Ku Klux Klan as typicai of the sort of organiza tions that must be fought in America.
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EVENTS OF INTEREST

February 25--Special meeting of the official board Of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
 February 28-Lccture, Mrs Lew Is Rose, Women's club.
 February 28-27.2s--Civic Thea ter Play it Club rooms.
 February 26--Sermon at Swedish Tabernacle Baptist church by Rev Raganas A. Aslandcr of Chicago.
 February 26--Sewing meeting of Evening Department of Second Congregational church.
 February 27-Mattatuck Del phian Chapter meeting at ScconJ Congregational church.
 February 2S---Inter- Racial Com mittee's Baked Ham Supper at Pearl Street NeIghborhood house.
 March
 March 1-Church Family Night at the First M. E.. church.
 March 1-card Party of Water bury College Club for Student Loan Fund in Davenport Hall.
 sIarch f--Co-ed Froiic by Ce- dars of YMCA at Women's Club.
 March L. Sacred Heart Parish Minstrcls at Hamilton Park.
 March -- DeMoiay Minstrel Show at Temple Hal.
 March ---Civic Thcater Play.
 March -Women's Benefit Az. sociation Minstrel at Washington Park.
 MarcI, 2--kappn Chi Phi meet ing at First church.
 March 4-R. r. Wordcn's An ,nual Get-Togethcr nt Hamilton park.
 March 4-Ball and Chain dance at Central Y.
 March 5--Card party by Mems League of Sacred Heart Church.
 March 5--Second Congregation al church Evening Departments Hash and Pancake Supper at Dav- enDort Hall.
 March 7--Lawrcncc Dennis at forum at Womcn's Club.
 March S--"World Day of Pray CT" at Second Congrega tiona church.
 March D. Dental Hygicnists convention nt Hotel Elton.
 March 1O--Daughters of italy Dinncr Dance at Hotel Elton.
 March ll-first M. F. church meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25
Waterbury Mans
 Case Continued
Liquor Charge Preierred-New Haven Man Gets 3O-
 Day Sentence on Vagrancy Charge

ing him to leave. He said he could get work in Cheshire.
 The case of Jesse Benson. 20, of Cherry street extension came up before the court. Benson was arr rested Saturday night after he had been found walking around in the RLson company plant. He was charged with Intoxlcation. He said he had taken some liquor with q group of boys and lay down near the Risdon company to sleep. He dOCsnt remember anything after that, he said.
 .Ie was given q 90 day Jail sen- tence with costs, sentence suspend sed to June 20. Judge C. 1. Tollcs warned him if he had drink of liquor or beer within that time, or was arrested, the jail sentence would be imposed.
 Charge EOIled
 A charge of reckless driving against Angelo CiancarlO of 54 High street, who was arrested Feb. 16 on q reckless driving charge. was nollcd because Adolph Mike Ienas, principal witness for the state, failed to appear. The case had been continued from last Mon day.
 The case of Falter Kerski of Forest street who. was arrested Nov. 19, 1884, on q charge of breach of the peace, was nolled on tho recommendation of Prose- cutting Attorney Martin Caine, who said Kerskfs conduct had been ex- emplary since that timex. The case had been continued
 There were 23 cases which were reopened, and either entire pay ment suspended. These had been selected from long list of cases, however, the persons concerned had lived up ti probation well and in some cases could not pay the bal aLce of the fine because of lack of work. They included: George L. McGrath, Waterbury; Henry Ken ney, Waterbury; Joseph WolciD stephen Serafin, Carl Rasquin, Ma poleon Ragauskas, Jeremiah O. Rourke. William Miller, Joseph Markovitch, Charles McManua Jessie F. Jepson, this one continu. cd until June 29 when fines will be remitted if conduct is good Frank Vacarclli, James Davey Jerry Albino, Carol Bissacki, two cases. Charles ButBus. two cases; Nicholas Bclshewicz. America Coets and George Dupinski. A war rant for the arrest of Nicholas Fasano who has not observed pro- bation, has been issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25

Nnugatuck, Feb. 25.--The case of Alfred A. Bolton, 32, of 37 BuDnell street, Waterbury. accused or sell Ing IiquoT, was continued unlu Sat drday in borough court today. Bolton was arrested late Saturday night by officers Kenny. Lysiewicz and Ostrom of the local police force His attorney, Joseph E. Tal- bot, requested the continuance.
 Joseph Sullivan, of New Haven, who said he was Gl year old, was sentcnced to 30 days in New Ha- ven Inil and fined costs on charge of vaRrancy. officer Raymond Carl. son who arrested him Sunday said he had observed Sullivan soliciting money from local residents, and or- dercd him to get out of town. Sul- llvan questioned his authority, ne said, and two hours later was stilI In town. Carlson then arrested him. Sullivan said he was so drunk ne roes lot remember the officer tell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25

XIoU MAY PICK PLYMOUTH as the best I looking of the low-priced cars. It's more beautiful. It's bigger. Rides better. These arc important qualities. But sajsty is also important to consider |. not only in driving but in buying car.
 Plymoath t stiH hs lows5t-priesd eay with genains Hydraulic B,aks5.
 Also Plymouth has an all-5tssl body =. steel reinforced with steel.
 Plymouth gives you correct weight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25
GARDEN

Probably the most clcveriy con structed plot ever 10 gladden. the hearts of local mystery fans is that presented in Sing Sing Nights." the pnotoplny which opened ycs- t"rd1y and will continue to play today and tomorrow at the Gar den theatcr. It's filled with in- trisus, mystery. suspense and ac- ton. hnd all of the essential elc- m"nts so dear to lovers of drama.
 The new Monogram film tells the gripping story Of three men. each of whom has confessed to the mur- der of fl famous newspaper cores pondcnt. They are about to die for their self-acknowledgcd crime, when aroused public opinion de- ciares tbat three men should not pay inc penalty for a crime which only one of them could have com B1itted.
 The companion feature ls Frontier Days" starring BiIj Cody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25

stranger at the wheel. Joined by LnFnta. his brother-lr law. Grea- son gave chase. The two men were picked up by Gotta and inc pursuit
 which ended in Waterbury began.
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morrow afternoon at 2:15 o'clock in Pythian hall. Vera ArendholtZ '~ iu charge of arrangements. She An- nounces that prizes will be award ed winners at each table. In addi- ton, q door prize will be given. Re- Treatments will be served.
 Knccy Minstrel Rehearsal
 A successful rehearsal of the Knights of Columbus minstrel troupe was held yesterday after noon Tn Columbus hall. The troupe will stage its performance in Co., lumbus hall on next Friday eve ming. Popular song hits are 10 be sung by the chorus and soIoiSts.
 Mss Avery to Talk
 4 resume Of Interesting events and their probable effects in the United states is expected to be given this afternoon at 3:45 by Miss Eunice Avery. current events lecturer, who will give one in her series of lectures at the Congrega- tioDai parish house. The Women's Study club and Parish House asso- c!ation sponsor these talks.
 Other notes of the Congrega- tional church for the week follow: Cshers Sunday were Walter Grub cnmans. Clarence Guild. j. Leslie Melbourne and Andrew Watson.
 Scrgt MalOHc's Son Hurt
 Anthony. six year old son of Sergt Anthony Malone of the Naugatucck police department was nursing leg bruises and q black eye today, the injuries resulting from being struck by an auto Saturday night in south Main street. With Mary Borserick, z, a playmate, ne was crossing South Main street after having purchased some fec cream in a store nearby. The auto, driven by Edward Grisgraber of z2 LaWlOr street, Waterbury, failed to
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for inc story. Charles Stnrrctt and Sally Blanc are featured.
 Wednesday brings Josephine HnlchlDsol and George Brent with coiiD Give iD "rhr Right TO live . also NLotiepy Love" with Pal pni. tcrton, Lew Ayfcs and Peggy Fears.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25

4 play with Liszt, the composer ns the central figure, has been produced in Monte Carlo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-25

re-distribution for greater riding com fort back seat as well as frontl A prin- ciple introduced and pro0sd by the sen- sational "AirAow" cars.
 Sum it all up. And add this: new en- gincering features give l2eo to 20es sav- ing in gas and oil. Yet Plymouth is one
Evening star., 1935-04-22

more than . grudging. ut isn't 20
bad"
II should say 1t isn't, you ungrate-
full old bear" Jane laughed. But
wait until ! get through with 1t. Wait
until you see my plans"
Jane did not seem 70 be offended,
but neither did she show him the
plans nor invite James to inspect the
house again until the carpenters and
plumbers had finished and the paint
ers and paperhangers were about 70
move in.
Then she led him proudly TO the
second floor to show him two shiny
new bath rooms-actually two bath
rooms: there was q lavatory besides
on the ground floor under the stairs.
James admired the bath rooms.
He hoped to have one entirely to
himself, but Jane explained that one
in the front was for her use and that
Of their guests, while he would share
the back one with their servant. Oh,
well. There was . single bath room
in his old home.
Jane had not been able to change
the shape Of the rooms as she wished
but she had added q bay window to
the back parlor and had nearly all
the doors on the lower floor torn
out and enlarged into open passage
ways. flanked on either side by solid
oak pillars.
II like . house to open up grandly
and give an air of spaciousness,
Jane pointed out. ut will be 20 nic(
when We are entertaining" Sht
waited for compliments.
James thought that an entire down
| stairs that could be seen at Q glanc,
Evening star., 1935-04-22
,IFA 6RlaI !lE,!!.! u! R!cAts I!!!:.!!

"And there's nothing to prevent her
spending q many hours - she wishes
Of most Of the days in the year With
Jane q long - they live In the same
town."
"wen, then. this house Is pretty
big for . young girl to take care Of"
1.-THE Tyler house Is not small. The
trouble With this place Is that 1t Is
too far away from North New Concord,
where most Of the young people live.
Our neighbors aren't very fashionable.
We're on the edge Of things, and
Jane wants to live near the center"
James squirmed in his chair, but
said no more. In his heart of hearts
he felt the arguments were all on
the side Of his aunt.
Mr.. Northrup was as good as his
word. He not only bought the Tyler
place at q generous price but had
the deed made out in his daughter s
name and told her she could 60 as
far as she liked in making 1t over to
please her.
It was . conventional brick house
Of the type much favored in the sos
when 1t was built, and Jane spent
many radiant weeks In overseeing its
alteration.
James went through the house with
| Jane from cellar TO garret. He thought
it was hideous and could manage nj
Evening star., 1935-04-22
Tower of Babel in Librar,
Polyglot Print Shop Publishes Unique
Technical Pamphlet.

braries Of the world every month in
the year. II turns out all the routine
job printing work required by the L.
brary of Congress and the Copyright
Division-blanks, stationery. publish
ers' cards and bulletins.
Every linotyper and makeup man
in the division has to have . work.
ing knowledge of the major portion
Of the 81 languages and dialects IN
which the library cards are printed.
A man coming first to the little shop
must have been for some time q high
calibre man at the Government Print
ing Once. Even then, says John H.
williams. superintendent Of this d.
vision, their first three years With
the Polyglot Division are spent In
apprenticeship.
Special Type Fonts Used.
Every one of tho variety Of Ian
guages and dialects used in the printing
Of the cards has its special fonts OF
type for the linotype machines. There
are few exceptions: japanese and
Chinese card entries, for example, are
set in Latin characters. A complete
set of type characters for either OF
these languages would occupy more
space than is available for all the
others put together.
Since no type for Hebrew. Greek,
the five Slavic tongues, Anglo-Saxon,
or Gaelic, has been supplied for the
Polyglot Division, all cards with en-
tries in these languages must be set
laboriously by hand. The men who
do this particular work are the real
specialists of this genuinely exclusive
printing shop.
Evening star., 1935-04-22
vAsHINGTON'S Tower Of
! Babel is located In the
basement Ct the Library OF


Babel Is located In the
wv basement Ct the Library OF
Congress. In this modern
day it goes by the name OF
the Polyglot Division Of the Govern
ment Printing once.
Recently bound for distribution
through the printing oflce, technical
pamphlet absolutely unique In print
ing annals, which will 60 to every city
of any consequence in the civilized
world, was turned out in this little
known branch. It Is called the "Style
Manual Of Foreign Languages, and
is for the universal use Of printers
and transliterators. It contains the
alphabets, vowels and consonants,
dipthongs, grammatical and etymolog-
ical oddities, and rules for the division
of words Of more than so foreign
languages and dialects.
Facts Are World Wide.
Information for the compiling OF
this work came from authorities all
over the world, from scholars, libraries
and universities. Pundits from the
Far East and the hinterlands of little
explored Asia contributed their part.
Alphabets Of Indian tribes, for exam
ple, never before printed anywhere,
are here, and are the result Of special
researchs In the files Of the United
States Bureau of Entomology carried
on by some Of this Nations ablest
philologists.
This Polyglot Division, with Its 2S
highly specialized employees, and op-
Grating but 10 linotype machines, runs
of 2,250.0OO library cards for the IL