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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-08-05
Chess Playing
Good Practice

the Bolivian Legation, Senior
Don Enrique s. de Lozado,
who were glimpsed lunching
in the garden there.
X Xxx
One who is frequenting
the bride paths that abound
in Rock Creek Park these
summer mornings is Mrs.
Eleanor Andrews, who has
returned to the Capital for
the remainder of the season
after a sojourn in Rhode
Island. She is a daily rider
and very keen about the
sport.
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Miss BraWner
Is Engaged

Mrs. John w. Brawner has
announced the engagement Of
her daughter. Elizabeth, to DR..
S. Butler Grimes, jr., of Balti-
more, son of Mrs. S. Butler
Grimes, and the late DR..
Grimes, of Baltimore.
Miss Brawner was graduated
from Holton Arms School and
made her debut in Washing
ton several seasons ago. She is
a member of the Junior League.
DR.. Grimes attended the
University of Virginia where
he received his BIS. degree in
1927 and his medical degree in
1881.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
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Back in Capital

Mrs. Mabel Rouse Butler and
her young son, Walter. jr., have
returned to Washington from
Greenville, N. c., where they
spent several months with Mrs.
Buffers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Rouse.
X X
Mrs. Robert F. Beresford, Of
Tilden Gardens, who has spent
the past week in town, will
return shortly to her farm
stepping Stones" in Loudoun
County, Va, where she will be
for the remainder Of the Sum-
mer.
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Diplomatic and Official Notes
MINISTER AND WIFE HOSTS TON|GH 1T
Southerner
And House Guest
Before Leaving
for New York
MISS RUTH ovERToN dsft) MISS CLARA MANNING

MISS RUTH ovERToN Qeft) MISS CLARA MANNING
MISS ovERToN Qeft) and her house guest Miss Man
ming who is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs William Manning
of Fort Worth Texas snapped the veranda at Wardman
Park Hotel where Senator and Mrs John H. overon make
their home The two young ladies left Washington Friday
evening for New York where they will visit Miss Mannngs
uncle Mr. Fowler Manning Miss overton will return to
Washington about the middle of the week and her guest will
remain in New York for short time longer before returning
to her home in Texas. (Times Staff Photo)
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Engaged to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. John de Lack.
ner, of New York, have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Lack
ner, to Mr.. Vaughn owen Waite,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Lewis Waite, of this city and
Madison, N. j. The wedding will
take place late in September.
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ASSASANO LAS UAASAA 4NO"A
From the receiving line the
guests passed on into the din.
ing room where the attrac-
lively laden table was pre-
sided over by pretty Miss
Marianne Mcfarland, daugh-
ter of Lieut.. Col. and Mrs.
Earl T. Mcfarland. The young
Army Junior was wearing a
frock of yellow crepe and a
large dropping picture hat OF
natural straw. Between Serv-
ing glasses of the delicious
punch she explained that she
was not going to be a debu-
tante this year as she was re-
turning to Vassar to complete
her last year. Also finishing
his last year at college will be
her twin brother, Mr.. Cole NC
Farland, who has been study
ing architecture at George
Washington University.
Among those glimpsed chat
ting and comparing notes on
their vacation trips and plans
were Miss Bambie McKenna,
who had on a chic yellow, red
and blue printed silk frock
with which she wore a medium
brimmed white crepe hat; Mr..
Billy Mitchell and Miss Dolly
Corbin, who was a Paris fash"
ion plate come to life in her
frock of black starched chif-
fon and black velvet hat which
swooped way down on one side
and flared way up on the
other: Miss Bette Hartz, blonde
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barge L. Hartz. who is seized"
uled to make her bow during
the next season and who ar.
rived with Mr.. Robert Schin.
dell.
Secretary's Daughter There
Miss Betsy Dern, daughter OF
the Secretary of War and Mrs.
George H. Dern, had on a be-
coming print of red, blue and
white and a large-brimmed hat
of leghorn. At her elbow stood
Mr.. Robert Snyder, looking
cool in his white linen suit and
asking numerous questions
about the trip the Derns are
about to take to the Philip
pines.
In a little group surrounding
Miss English were Miss Helen
Reid, in peach crepe trimmed
with brown at the throat; Miss
Betty Marsh, in a lavender print
and others who were inquiring
as to when the second wedding
in the English family would
take place. Mr.. Elliott, chatting
with Mr.. George Bucheister not
far away, took a moment to ex-
plain that setting the date would
depend a lot upon the time Con-
gress decides to call 1t a year
and go home.
@'GAc@~''"
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in South

The Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral, Mr.. Frank Wideman, Jr.,
has gone to Miami Beach, Fla,
where he is the guest of his
aunt and cousin, Mrs. Christine
Smith and Mr.. Morris Smith.
X
Mrs. Catherine Let's Jones
will return to her summer home
in Bay Head, N. j., after
spending the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John c.
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afternoon saw a gathering of the
younger set, which was the shadow
cast by the coming events Of the fall.
Miss Barbara Baker, niece of DR..
and Mrs. John H. Iden, was hostess at
a cocktail party in their apartment
at the Kennedy Warren in honor Of
Miss Mildred English, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Merton A. English and
her fiance, Mr.. Winton Elliott.
Young Hostess in Chiffon
The Iden apartment was decorated
with summer flowers artistically ar
ranged here and there on small tables
and on the grand piano The young
hostess, who is tall, slender and
blonde, wore a becoming shade of
blue starched chiffon dotted with
TJoo 1,,bo rroo+od tho OuoStS with her
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Panananian Envoy and Sonora
de A|faro to Give Dinner
For DR.. J. G. Lewis

The Minister of Panama and Sonora de AL
faro will entertain at dinner this evening in
the Legation New Hampshire Avenue in honor Dr. j.
g. Lewis who will sail Thursday aboard the Ma stc for
there.
The guests at dinner will number -.
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Clarks Returninq

Senator and Mrs. Bennett
Champ Clark and their children
spent the weekend at Atlantic
City, where they stayed at the
Traymore Hotel. They will re-
turn to their home on Quebec
Street this afternoon.
X X X
Miss Emily Stuart Maddox
has Joined her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Amory Maddox,
after spending some time with
her sister, Mrs. Victor Llewellyn
in Onteora, N. Y. She will &C.
company her parents to Cape
May, N. j.. the middle of this
month to spend the remainder
of the season.
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Announce MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward Rol-
Inns have announced the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss
Margaret Regina Ryan, to Mr..
Thomas James Holmes.
y
Miss Elizabeth Murphy, of
Peoria, ILL.,, accompanied by
Miss Margaret Dalton and Miss
Blanche Colgan, also of Peoria,
are at Wardman Park Hotel
while in the Capital.
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Dolly Cameron Says:
YOUNG SET FETE ENGAGED COUPLE
Miss Barbara Baker Entertains
in Honor of Miss Mildred
English and Fiance

With few of the "Cave Dwellers" return
ing to their homes from early vacations and
the yet having left for their later Ones Friday
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Hostess in Chiffon

white daisies Mrs Iden who greeted the guests with her
Observation-Disclosures, pale shade of yellow lace
Miss English costumed in cool print of lavender
and white chiffon which traed after her. creating little
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In New York

Mr.. and Mrs. John Arthur
Hinckley, who have been in
Ottawa, are in New York for a
brief stay and are at the st.
Regis Hotel. Mr.. Hinckley was
secretary to the late Minister
to Canada, Mr.. Warren Delano
Robbins.
Mrs. C. S. Mcgowan, accom-.
panied by her two daughters,
of Oak Park, ILL.,, is at the
Dodge.
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guests at dinner will number -.


Mr.. Rafael Brache, Domini.
can Minister to the United
States, and Nine. Brache are at
the Waldorf-Astoria in New
York.
Returns to Seashore
The Minister of Iran, Chat
far Khan DALAI, returned to-
his summer home at Rehoboth
Beach. Del, Saturday after a
days visit to the Legation on
Massachusetts, Avenue. Nine.
DALAI remained at the sea-
shore.
Nine. Cantacuzene- Grant has
left to'visit her cousin, Mrs. Pot
ter Palmer, at Bar Harbor, Me-,
after which she will visit her
son, Prince Michael Cantacu-
zene, at his farm on the out
skirts of Chicago. before return.
ing to her apartment in Wash
inQt0n in tho autumn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
INNOCENT MAN IS
NOW IN PRISON

Boston, June 14-(UP)-Convic-
ton OF q Back Bay man on GRIM
inal assault charges was under in.
vestigation today after q ls-year-
old Roxbury girl allegedly had adj
mitted that her testimony which
sent Arthur J. o'Connell. 2s. to
state prison wednesday for 8 to 10
years, was false and concoted "just
flor fun" The investigation was or
dered by Superior Judge Thomas
J. Hammond following representa-
lions to him that one Of two 13-
year-old girls admitted to her
school principal that they testified
falsely against O'Connell.
O'Connell was arrested May ~
after tho girls. May c. Cunning
ham and Phyllis Jango, had gone
to police and told story Of being
criminally attacked. Subsequently.
O'Connell was held for the grand
jury on the charges and was re-
manded to Jail In lieu OF bail.
Steadfastly maintaining his inno-
cence O'Connell went on trial In
suffolk superior court. The girls
testified against him and q jury
convicted him. wednesday he was
sentenced.
Everything we told the police
and In court about the man who
was sent to prison isn't true
Phyllis was quoted as saying. I'VE
made 1t up for fun"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14

held by the various nationalities
on these particular occasions invi-
tations will be issued by the var.
ious racial groups to their country
men in other cities of this and
nearby \states to come to Settlers
Village for the day. Picnicking fa-
cilities will be provided. Alderman
Sciullo announced that the Italian
Americans had already agreed on
Columbus day for their special
holiday" at the settlement. Other
national groups will decide for
themselves just what day they wish
set aside.
Special automobile markers, to
be Installed on the radiator caps
were on display at the meeting
The markers are wing-shaped and
bear the wording: waterbury
Settlers Village" They sell for 2t
cents each. The supply on hand
last night was practically sold to
those in the audience. In other
words the attractive markers sold
like "hotcakes'.
President Kelly appointed Mrs
r. /. briggs, Mrs. Phillips and Mr.
Haddon a committee to arrange
for a BETTING medal to be issued
concentrating the settlement. TIL,
corporators will receive the repor
of this committee at the next meet
ing. The committee will discuss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
HELEN MOODY IS
BEATEN TODAY

Beckenham, Eng, June IA
(UP)-Helen Wills Moody suffered
the first defeat Of her comeback
campaign today when she was
beaten by Dorothy Stammers,
Go, Cd, in the semi-final match
Of the Kent tennis championship.
Miss Stmamers, attractive, hard
hitting and probably one of the
ten best women tennis players in
the world. entered the semi-final
round when she defeated Mrs. Eli
leen Bennett Whittlngstall, 7-5,
Ell, in the auarter-final bracket.
Miss Stammers, tall and slim.
and wearing knee-high divided
skirt which looked like a pair OF
shorts, completely dominated Miss
Wills. She used a variety of per.
fectly executed strokes mixing
corner drives with tantalizing drop
shots cross court.
Miss Wills appeared tired. 1t
was Miss Wills second tournament
since her temporary retirement In
1898, when she defaulted to her
fellow Californian, Helen Jacobs,
In the national championship at
Forest Hills, by walking off the
courts during the match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
Knights Of Columbus
Preparing Tribute
installation Night Dedicated to Councils Chancellor
James r. Colwell-Smoker Arranged

A hearty response from past Of
ficers has met the plans of Sheri-
dan Council, No. "a, knights OF
Columbus, for the formal installa-
ton of the 1e35-36 staff to be held
next wednesday night at $3.50
o'clock In Kicks Hall, 10 East Main
street. In honor of the fact that
he was elected for his 29th consec-
itive term as Chancellor James II.
Colwell will be the honor guest Of
the council.
District Deputy John r. Robin
son will have charge OF the install
lation ceremonies and he will be
assisted by suite Of Past District
Deputies and Past Grand knights
of Sheridan and Barcelona coun-
ellis. A suite OF honor to be seat
ed as guests of honor of the dis
trict deputy will include Past state
Deputy and Past Grand Knight
John s. Neagle, Barcelona's Oldest
officer In polrt OF service, and Past
Grand knights James w. Wigmore
and Timothy +. Donovan, Sheri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
BRISTOL INVITES
LlSCUM MEMBERS
Spanish War Veterans Are
Wanted for Three State
ParadeS

Invitations to take part In three
parades between now and July 4th
have seen received by Emerson II.
Liscurn camp Spanish War Vet
Grams, Il was announced at its
meeting in the armory last night.
They include the bid to take part
in the Yankee Division Veterans
convention parade in New Haven
on June 2eth; the Bristol Spanish
War Veterans participation in the
Bristol tercentenary program and
the Meriden camps program on
July 4th.
The camp voted to send con-
gratuintroy telegram to General
Aaron Daggett of West Roxbury
Mass, IN honor of his 9Sth BIRTH
day. The general Is veteran Of
the Civil, Spanish and World wars.
Reports on the recent state en-
campment when Miles w. Deane Of
this city was elected senior vice
commander were read. The new
state commander, Reinhold Pier
son Of Stratford, will soon start his
visits to state camps.
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dams ranking officers.
The closing toast Of the installa-
tion ceremony will be delivered by
Attorney Vincent Scully.
Following the adjournment Of
the formal session smoker and
social will be held. This will be In
charge Of Lecturer John p. Martin
and House Chairman James j..
Kelley. A program of entertain
ment, az well as refreshments, has
been arranged for.
Committees to be named by
Grand knight. Cornelius r. Mn-
loney at the meeting include men,
bership and lapsation and the
house committee. The committee
to take charge of the Sheridan
Memorial mass to be held later IN
the summer will also be announced.
In anticipation Of a large attend
ance extra efforts are being made
by the council officers to provide
for the comfort and entertainment
of all those present. The meeting
vii lstart promptly at $3.50 o'clock.
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Racial Groups Will
Greet Countrymen
Ne From Other States
Special Wing Shaped Auto Markers to Be Issued
Chase Park Site Outstanding Feature OF State ler'
centenary Program Cooperation Assured

| Blanchard, French; John A, John
son, Swedish; Mrs. Leila Alexand-
err, colored Rev. Peter Dzubay
Russian; William MacLean, Scotch;
Attorney Herman Weisman, jew
ish; ex-Mayor Francis p. Guilfoile
and Patrick Flaherty, Irish; and
Alderman Charles p. Sciullo, Ital-
ian. All these corporators deliv.
cred short addresses In which they
told of the enthusiasm OF their re-
spective groups and of the prog.
ress made thus far in arranging fof
their individual exhibits at the ex-
position. ~
Addresses
Addresses were also made by
William M. Harris, manager OF
Settlers Village; Alan c. Curtiss
chairman of the Industrial commit
tee; Rawson w. Haddon of Mat
tatuck Historical society, and Wal
lace j. Inglis, assistant to Mr.. Har-
ris. Executive Secretary Thomas p
Kelly, president Of the corporation
presided. Mrs. Rowley w. Phillips
served as secretary.
Chairman Curtiss announced
that the Industrial COMMITTEES
would begin moving various exhib.
its of nearby manufacturers Into
the main exposition building early
next week. Up to this time 80
manufacturers of the Naugatuck
valley, from Thomaston to Manga
tuck, have signified their intention
of having displays in the industrial
exhibit.
Special Trains
Manager Harris revealed that
the officials OF the New Haven rail.
road had informed him that spe.
cial trains would be arranged for
days when special holidays were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14

settlers Village, the colonial and
international settlement being built
near Chase park by the loyal and
patriotic citizens of this city as
Waterbury's contribution to Con-
necticut's tercentenary observance,
has taken the city by storm and
bids fair to become the outstanding
feature on the state program.
This was made manifest in the
city hall last night when an audi
ence taxed the capacity of the city
courtroom at the fourth meeting
held under the auspices of the Set
tiers Village of Waterbury, Con-
necticut, Inc. Every nationality in
the city was represented by dele
cations. q, rra
Corporator Charles Dreher head
cd dele cation of over SO German
Americans. His lieutenant. Attor-
ney Emil Hummel, addressed the
meeting and assured those present
that the German societies OF wa
terbury would play a very import
ant part in the celebration and that
they were now preparing necessary
details for the erection of worthy
exhibit in the form of a house at
the settlement. He pointed out the
fact that considerable time had
been occupied of late in arranging
for the saengerfest to be held here
this month and stated that more
attention could now be paid to 9TH
err matters of Importance. Attorney
Hummel said his people were ex-
ceptionally interested In Settlers
Village.
Delegations
other corporators who escorted
delegations to, the meeting were:
John #. Sterling, Polish; Alderman
John Bender, Lithuanian; Armand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
FRIENDS TO FETE
JOHNNY GILMORE


"A testimonial dinner in honor Of
John Johnny" Gilmore, one Of
the city's best known amateur ath-
ietes, will be held tonight at Sui
livan'A Inn, Naugatuck. The guest
Of honor Is to be married Monday
morning at st. Francis Xavier
church to Miss Mary Kelly.
Johnny" was one Of the best
known players IN the City Anna.
teur baseball league, giving up his
play In the Sunday circuit only q
few seasons ago. He played at
various times with the Brooklyn
A. G., the Sacred Hearts and the
Tribune A. G.
Sponsored by group of friends,
to.night's bachelor dinner is ex-
pected to draw a large crowd to
Sullivan's Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
UNCLE SANS BIRDMEN
Waterbury Youth Participated in Making Of "West
Point of the Air" at Texas Arport-Samuel "
Antoine Returns to Home Town for Visit.

years spent in business in Wa
terbury, Mr.. Anthone has been
flying continuously since enter
ing the service in 1917 and is
now on the staff of army pilots
at Randolph field, Texas. one
of the largest and finest air.
ports in the country. He was
selected as one OF $50 aviators
to take part in the difficult n.y.
ing scenes in the picture, most
of which was filmed at the
Texas field.
The danger involved in the
flying during the picture was
relatively small, Mr.. Anthohe
says, although considerable
skill is necessary in squadron
formations. All Of the stunt
flying was done by a Connecti-
cut aviator who only recently,
through an ironical twist OF
fate, was drowned while on q
visit to Central America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
BANK COUNSELLORS
GIVEN $1,000 FEES

Attorney w. w. eager and At
torney John r. McDonough were
awarded $1,000 each for services
rendered as counsel to the receiver
for the closed Naugatuck Bank &
Trust Co., by Judge Frederick M.
Peasley in superior court to-day.
Attorney eager who presented the
application said counsel have re-
ceived no remuneration for SER
vices since year ago. The Nauga-
tuck National Bank, receiver, has
paid about IS per cent in divi-
bends to depositors of the bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14

Every young Waterburian
who thrilled to the superb fly-
ing. sequences In the recent
picture "West Point Of the
Air., and Immediately aban-
doned previous ambitions for
legal or medical careers in the
hope Of one day becoming an
ace pilot, will be equally
thrilled to learn that one OF
the aviators who few in the
big squadron formation is Wis
.iting the city.
He Is Samuel v. Anthone,
native Waterburian, and grad
uate Of Croft school and Gross
by high school, who has re-
turned to visit relatives here
after an absence Of ~ years.
Mr.. Anthone Is visiting his
father, Samuel Anthone, ST., OF
295 North Main street and his
mother-in law, Mrs. Ida Karno
of 31S Willow street.
with the exception OF a few
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
TEXAS FARMERS EXPERIMENT

Port Neches, Tex. - (UP)--
Gulf coast farmers of this section
have undertaken several forage
crop experiments to lead develop
ment OF dairy and livestock pas
lures by introducing O new legume
known as serradella. The legume
said to be almost as nutritive as
alfalfa, is particularly adapted to
poor soil conditions which prevails
generally in this region. Farmers
under tire leadership Of County
Agent J. F. Combs, have expert
mented extensively during the
past several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
Special Trains Planned for Settlers Village Holiday
OLDEST CIVIL
WAR OFFICER

Boston, June ~ - (UPl ~
Brigadier- General Aaron s. Dag.
gett Of West Roxbruy, believed the
Oldest civil war officer in the
United States, was celebrating his
ssth birthday anniversary on this
Flag Day. $500
Daggett fought not only in the
Civil War, but in the Spanish
American war. the Philippine In
surrection and the Boxer Rebellion
in China.
He was honored by Governor
Curley, Mayor Frederick w. Mans
field and the Veterans Of Foreign
Wars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14
STEWART is DEAD

Norwalk, Conn.,, June 14--(UP)
"A skuilfracture and internal in
juries suffered when his automo-
bile was struck at a crossing by
the Pittsheld express, caused the
death of Samuel J. Stewart, 81, at
hospital last night. The force
OF the collision drove Stewart
through the top Of his machine,
his body landing more than so
fee away. The car was tossed
against a steel girder and demol-
ished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14

the manufacture of the medals
with local industrial plant officials.
1t Is thought likely that the medal
will contain the seal Of waterbury
and the date of incorporation az
well as the some mention Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-14

Designed by Sir Lawrence Alma
Tadema and containing parch-
ments with autographs Of music
ians, q grand piano was sold re-
Gently at auction in London for
$76O.
The Washington times., 1935-10-14

When this blaze was nearly subdued, sails were
bent and course laid for Charleston. AS the ship
gained weigh the two boys bade goodbye to Sarnuel
Wragg, who was in charge But you're coming
with us, aren't your" asked Wragg.
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So they devoted themselves to their celebration
Jerry Hart and Tom Coakley, who had Swum to
the burning ship and released its passengers, were
not missed as they had never had any part in such
celebrations