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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Veteran Groups To
 Meet Monday Night
Community Council to Outline Plans for Making Needy f Families Happy at Christmas
WATERVILLE

An member organizations of the Waterville Community Council are reminded that their representatives are expected to attend the import ant meeting of the council on Mon- day evening, December 9th. The meeting will take place at ForestreS Hall, -l68 Boyden street, at T:SO D. m. sharp. The executive commit tee of the council, consisting of Chairman c. Arthur DuBoiS, vice. Chairman and Treasurer William H. Dunleavy, Secretary James Morrow, Miss Mary Congdon, principal or Sprague Grammar school, Miss Fatrar of the Visiting Nurses Asso- citation and the pending officers of the member organization will sub- init to the council its plans for ex- tending Christmas Cheer, relief to worthy and needy Waterville fami- lies during the holiday season. It IS important that a full representation fro meach group be present to as- siSt the committee in its work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
DOROTHY STANLEY
 TEACHERS GUEST
State Retirement Board Secretary to Address
 Local Meeting Monday

Miss Dorothy Shanley of Hart ford, secretary of the state teach ers' retirement board, will address the members of the Waterbury Teachers association Monday aft ernoon in the assembly hall of Will by high school. Miss Shanley will discuss Retirement" and her talk will be followed by a discussion pe- riod.
 Reports from chairmen of the standing committees. of the Con- necticut Teachers Association will be heard at the annual representa- tive assembly of the association which will take place Saturday in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
 SETTLERS ON TOP
St. Margaret Students Win First and Second
 Places in WATR Bee

First and second prizes in The Democrat-wATR radio spelling bee yesterday afternoon went to pupils of St. Margaret's parochial school. The winner was Betty Gonya of the 7th grade at St. Margaret's; second prize was won by Laura McHale, of 56 Chestnut avenue, also in the 7th grade at St. Margaret's.
 Third place went to Merriman school pupil, Mary Curzi, who is in the 8th grade.
 The three leaders held their places through list after list of words. The contest was one of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

most spirited held on the air this season.
 Those taking part, in addition to the winners, were: Marian Foley of st. Margaret's school, Rose Dressel of St. Margaret's school, Joseph Burns of st. Francis Xavier school, Thomas Doolan of St. Francis Xavier school, William Scott of St. Francis Xavier school, Dorothy Barry of St. Margaret's school, Florence OKeefe of St. Margaret's school, Mary Stocken of St. Mar garet's school Irene Clifford of Maloney school, Nicholas DiJoseph of Sacred Heart school and Will jam Harrington of St. Margafet's school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

I ing of ine board of finance. This action automatically clears the tax collectors bond, but leaves the bills still collectable.
 City Treasurer Edward L.. Futile reported that the balance in the treasury on october Slst was $T83,- 7l6.59. Receipts during October amounted to $1,767 629.O2. Vouchers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Plan Christmas Party

At the monthly business meeting of the Fairmount Community Club which took place at Fraternity Hall this week, plans were made for the annual Christmas party for Fair mount "kiddies". President Clifford D. Northrop named Russell Ather- ton to head the special committee to complete the details of the party which will be held on Saturday, De- cember q. Further details will be announced later. A bridge party and refreshments follow the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

the state ofnce Building in Hart ford.
 Miss Daisy Lord of Waterbury will be nominated for the associa- ton presidency. H. Morton Jeffords of Willimantic for vice-president; Adelaide Gordon of Lakeville, for secretary; Wilfred H. Moody of New Haven for treasurer and for direc- tors; Hattie M. Berr, Ellington. An nie J. Oates, Ebert E. Orcutt, New London and Colonel Charles w Lockhart of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

North and South: First, Mrs Jus tin c. Clarke and Mrs. John Hum- phrey, 57; second, Mrs Katherine Malia and Mrs. John M. Lynch tied with Mrs. Frank Cookson and Miss Rachel Hengeveld, were 48, East and West: First, Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs Charles Ferry; Sec ond, Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Ralph Grain, 52 1-2. The final Ses- sion of the current tournament will be played next week.
 The official tournament standing to date is: First, Mrs. Edward M Cookson and Mrs. Homer Senior, 259 1-2; second, Mrs. James Dun- can and Mrs. Ralph Grain, 257 1-2; third, Mrs. Charles Ferry and Mrs William Rooney, 239; and fourth Mrs. George French and Mrs. c Arthur DuBois, 229
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Legion Party Next Week

The general public is cordially in- vited to the card party and enter tainment to be given at Fraternity Hall on Tuesday evening of next week, December 10th. The event is being sponsored by Casper Davis Post of the American Legion and its Auxiliary to help raise funds for the Christmas tree party for children of local veterans to be given on the afternoon of Sunday, December 29th. The card party promises to be one of the pleasant est of the pre-holiday functions scheduled in Waterville and a good time is promised to all who att tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

New 1886 Philco Baby Grand, the best table radio in its price classl Gets all standard American broad casts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
COncordla Society

The building committee will meet with Mayor Frank T. Hayes Sum- day, December 8, at p. m., and in- form the members of the society of important steps that have been talk en in the matter of suitable new quarters. The monthly meeting will be held at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Rooney Funeral Tomorrow

Funeral services for the late John Rooney will take place from his home at 192 Dwight street, at 8:l5 a. m. tomorrow to St. Michaefs church, when a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 3 a. m. The burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
Special Meeting Tonight

Members of Casper s. Davis, Jr., Post, No. 136, American Legion, are requested to meet at the post rooms in Fraternity hall, Boyden street, at 7:30 o'clock this evening. They will then proceed to the home of William Rooney, 192 Dwight street to offer sympathy to their comrade in the loss of his father whose fun eral takes place tomorrow morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

Le Mars, Ia., CUP)-Red hair has taken on an added significance at Western Union college. A new club, exclusively for "red heads" has been formed. Co-eds have been in- vited into the fold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06

pald during the month amounted to se8S, ,0f2fS.
 Commissioner Lewis s. Reed. treasurer of the surplus resource sinking fund, reported that there was Ss5, 5,0OO on the fund ct the present time. The board ordered the amount deposited in the city treas ury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
TAX COLLECTORS
 BOND IS CLEARED

Twenty-four thousand dollars in uncollected tax bills were ordered transferred to the tax suspense book yesterday afternoon at @ meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-06
:. CornelI Contract Tournament

The fifth session of the current tournament of the Cornell Bridge Club of Waterville took place this week with the following results:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
TO MEET WEEKLY

The Fairbanks Chamber of Com merce will now meet weekly, every Wednesday at noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
ADVANCE MADE IN FIG HT Q N
 TUBE ERCUL.O OSIS
Christmas Seal Sale to Start Survey of Disease
 in Alaska

Satisfactory progress in the 1885 Christmas Seal sale is reported by the Alaska Tuberculosis Association now waging its campaign for funds to provide for a survey of the di- sease in the Territory.
 Letters explaining the work of the association have been mailed out to many persons throughout Alaska, according to E. W. Griffin, chairman of the Seal Sale Com mittee. and it is hoped that ap- proximately 5000 will be raised toward the survey fund
 Members of the Association, Of which Dr. " w Council is chair man and B M. Behranas, treasurer, are hopeful that the next Legisla- ture will appropriate an amount equal to that raised by public sub scription so that Q complete check on the tuberculosis situation in Alaska may be brought about,
 On the basis of these findings the Federal Government will be asked
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

kobi at Funter Bay to augment the depleted larder of the Yakobi by Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Bixby, owners of the yacht Leota. who are build ing a hunting lodge and resort at that point.
 The Yakobi left Chichagof on the return trip on December l, but encountered rough weather at In- perial Pass and returned to Gould ing Harbor where two days were spent. After an overnight stop at Hoonah, the Yakobi reached Funter Bay on Wednesday, December 4, and remained at that port until 6 o'clock this morning on account of rough weather. No hardships, aside from a shortage of tobacco, were experienced by the crew.
 Fremming reported head winds on both legs of the round trip, and stated that heavy swells along the outer coast have been continuous for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
YAKOBl BACK;
 STORMY TRIP
Forced to Lay-up by Bad Weather Long
 Time on Voyage

The gasboat Yakobi, skippered by Capt. Tom Smith, arrived at the upper City Float at noon today, after an absence of more than two weeks. Mrs. J. R. Freeburn, wife of the Manager of the Chichagof gold mine, was a passenger to Juneau from Chicagof, and Gilbert Bixby was passenger from Funter Bay,
 The Yakobi left Juneau on No- vember "A with a cargo of 200 cases of powder and two cases of caps, for the Chichagof mine. Storms were encountered throughout the entire trip to Chichagof, and the Yakobi experienced difficulty in finding shelter at ports enroute be- cause of the possibility of endanger-' ing other small craft at anchor in the available harborage.
 Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Yakobi consisted of beans, accord ing to Ed tSwiss AdniraD Holman, cook, and Elliott Fremming, Mate, who, with Capt. Smith, comprise the crew. However, jams, jellies and pies were brought aboard the Ya-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
JOHN F. BURNETT, PIONEER OF NORTH,
 DIES IN INTERIOR

John F. Burnett, 72 years old, well known Alaskan pioneer, died recently in Fairbanks. Burns which he re- ceived when his cabin caught fire caused MT. Burnett to enter the hos pital in Fairbanks on October 12. After recovering from the burns he became critically i'll with diabetes which resulted in his death.
 Born in Kansas in 1853, MT. Bur nett joined the gold rush to Alaska in 1893, Establishing himself in Skagway he operated a transfer business there until he went to Fair banks in 1903. He engaged in mining for many years in the Fairbanks dis trict and was a member of the Fair hanks Aerie of the Fraternal Order cf Eagles.
 He is survived by his three sons Wallace Burnett Earl Burnett, and Dewey Burnett, a daughter Mrs Nathan Jacobs, all Of whom live in Fairbanks. and daughter, Mrs. John Dwyer of Belleview, Iowa.
 at THE EIPIRE'S office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

and Bill Flory were passengers to Juneau from Hawk Inlet on the first trip. and Flory returned to that point on the second flight A load of freight was taken to Hawk Inlet on the second trip, and two passengers boarded the plane for Juneau on the return flight.
 Fred Ordway and his assistant Earl Simmons were passengers to Mary Joyce's Twin Glacier Lodge at Taku on the last flight of the Simmons plane late this afternoon, Ordway expects to take some com mercial pictures and stated that if favorable weather develops he will return in a day or two, but intends to remain until he gets the pictures.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

at THE EMPIRES office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
CAIRO CABINET
 RESIGNS UNDER
 MUCH PRESSURE
Nationalist Agitation to End British Influence Cause
 of Resignation

CAIRO, Dec. 1l.-Premier lew fix Nessim Pasha offered his res- ignation and that of his cabinet to- day. It was accepted by King Fuad.
 The cabinet, under Nationalist pressure to end British influence in the country, decided to resign.
 The premier and constitutional ists will map plans for a united front seeking changed British in fluences in Egypt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11

for at least two sanitariums in AL aska.
 Instances Of the disease among the natives is 10 to l2 times that found in most sections, while its rayages among the whites are about the same.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
STORYTELLING TO
 MEET J.L0UIS
 IN 15-ROUNDER
Match Is to Take Place in Yankee Stadium Next
 June Milk Fund

NEW 70 RK, Dec. 11-M Schmeling has signed to meet Joe Louis in 15-rounder at the Yankee Stadium next June at Mrs. William Randolph Hearst's annual milk fund benefit. This was after the New York State Boxing Commission said Schmeling could not fight Champion James Braddock, for the title, until he has disposed of Louis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
PATCO MAKES
 THREE TRIPS

Despite unfavorable flying wealth CT, the Alaska Air Transport Patco, piloted by Sheldon Simmons, made two round trip flights to Hawk In- let and took off for Taku late this afternoon.
 Leonard Hartsock, Lazo Bozoyich
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
MRS. LINcK GOES NsIDE

Mrs. L. E. Linck wife of Fair banks Exploration Company exec utive at Fairbanks, is aboard the Alaska enroute to the Interior
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
. . ss es e AT THE HOTELS } . -
Gastineau

GdStinedu Miss Theresa M. Campbell; G. T.. Oien. Seattle: Earl L. Butler, Seat tie; Paul Isaacson. Seattle, F. A. McCloud, Seattle; Prank Gordon, Seattle; c. s. Arnold, Seattle; How ard Yetter. Echo Cove.
 AlaSka7t Tom Lewis; c. w. Sample, T. M Armstrong, Tenakee; Mike Stetz, Chioa- agof; F. Reid, City, J w. Jen- n'ng. City; H. Museth, Du Pont; Frank Kapp, Juneau.
 Zy'ldd MT. and Mrs. Don s. Haley; Bert Russell, Juneau
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
ORDER NOW!

Just telephone 374. Hiway Delivery, for evergreen trimming or Christmas trees. Delivery will be made when wanted. Reasonable prices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
One Bulb Lights Christmas Tree; It Is q NoueIty

CHICAGO, H., Dec. l1.-At pre- Christmas novelty review here a To- inch Christmas tree with Is glowing pinpoint stars for table decorations attracted attention. All Is stars de- rive their light from one tiny bulb inside the base of the tree glass reflectors "relayings the rays.
 
 these chilly mornings. Get them
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-11
CEN IS IN JUNE aU

c. I. Oein, mining engineer. arrived in the city on the Estebeth from Chi chagof.
Evening star., 1935-06-24

Mrs. T. Randolph Lake wigmore
will be at home at Overlook on the
Potomac Thursday afternoon at S
o'clock.
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Mitchell.Moyer
Wedding Friday

Miss Josephine T. Meyer. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lee Meyer
of Marion, Pa, and Mr. Henry Dorsey
Mitchell, son of DR.. and Mrs. James
F. Mitchell Of Washington, have COM
pleted the plans for their wedding.
The ceremony will be performed Fri
day afternoon at 4 o'clock in the home
of the brides parents at Marion in
the presence of only members Of the
two families and a few intimate
friends. An informal reception for
those who witness the ceremony will
follow.
Miss Meyer will be attended by her
sister, Miss Anne Kendall Meyer, and
Miss Eliza Mitchell, sister of the
bridegroom.
Mr.. Reeve Lewis, jr., of Washington,
will be best man, and the ushers will
include Mr.. Morris Martin, Mr.. Fran
els Lieber and Mr.. Clarence Lee
Meyer, jr., brother of the bride, OF
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Mitchell and his bride will 60
to Bermuda for a wedding trip, and
on their return will make their home
in Buffalo.
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Miss LIE Gallienne
HOnored by Women

Members of the National Wor1an's
Party will pay honor to Miss Eve
lie Gallienne, one Of the founders OF
the organization, when they will at
tend her performance Of the balcony
scene from Romeo and Juliet" which
she will appear in tomorrow evening
in the Fox Theater.
Arrangements for the theater party
are being made by . committee oi
National woman's Party members, In
cluding Mrs. Harvey Wiley, vice chair
man; Mrs. Lucia Hanna Hadley, chair.
man Of the District Of Columbis
branch of the party, and members OF
the board, as well as Miss Martha
Souder and Miss Mabel Van Dyke.
A block of seats for Miss lie Gal
liennes performance at 6:15 pm. has
been reserved and seats may be Sc
cured In that section by telephonine
the Alva Belmont House, headquarters
Of the party.
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Reception Precedes
Sylvan Theater Show

Miss Christine Irish and Miss Mary
Apple will assist in the reception OF
the honor guests tonight at the first
drama festival Of the present season
in the National Sylvan Theater at the
washington Monument, which will be-
gin promptly at o'clock with o half
hour Of music by the Civic Symphony
Orchestra, followed by three short
plays by the washington Community
Players, comprising 60 prominent
actors and actresses in the drama
circles Of the Capital City.
Mr.. Carl Carlson will announce
the plays for the evening in order that
the audience sitting on the hillsideS
who may not have programs may
follow the order Of the plays and the
names Of the players. The amplifica-
ton system installed for the present
season of Summer festivals Is the
finest ever In use at the Sylvan
Theater, and every word spoken on
the stage Is audible to all parts of
the Monument slopes toward the Syl-
van Theater; but for those who wish
chairs for the performance there is a
reserved section as well as a general
admission section Of chairs on sale
today at the Hotel Washington. the
Hotel willard newsstands, the A. A. A.
ticket bureau. and the Community
Center ONCE in Franklin Administra-
ton Building. Tonight, beginning at
O'Clock, chairs may also be obtained
ut the Sylvan Theater entrance to
the southeast of the Monument.
The washington Community Play
ers are indebted to Mr.. o. K. Nord-
gram of the Corcoran School Of Art
for a painted statue of cupid, which
will be used in the opening play
Ernest Dowson's Moon Maiden,
adapted from ''Pierrot Of the Minute
for this sylvan Theater performance
The two other plays Of tonight'i
drama festival will be Lord Duns-
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Flagg.Smith Wedding
Cards Received Here

Cards have been received in Wash
ington from Lieut.. Comdr. Lucien
Byron Green, U. S. N, retired, and
Mrs. Green announcing the marriage
of the latter's daughter, Miss Anna
Kilshaw Smith. to Lieut.. Comdr. Allan
Prescott Flagg, U. s. NJ, Saturday,
June IS. in San Diego. Calf.
Comdr. and Mrs. Flagg will be at
home after July at the United States
Naval Air Station at Anacostia. D. c.
The bride is prominent and popular
in the younger circles OF the Navy in
Washington, where she was to have
made her debut in the home of the
commandant of the Navy Yard when
her grandfather, Rear Admiral VIII
liam v. Butler, was commandant.
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Miss Arkell Engaged
To Mr.. Mohun, Jr.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Clark Arkell
of Englewood. N. j.. have announced
the engagement of their daughter,
Mary Carolyn. to Mr.. Barry Mohun,
jr., of Washington. No date is set for
the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arkell made the an
nouncement at tea which they gave
yesterday afternoon in their home in
Englewood. Miss Arkell attended the
Shipley School at Bryn Mawr and Mr.
Mohun went to the Choate School and
George Washington University. Mr..
Mohun is q son of Mrs. Mohun and
the late Mr.. Barry Mohun Of this city.
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Drama Guild Meets
TOnisht Before Show

The Board of Governors of the
Drama Guild of Washington will COM
bine business with pleasure tonight
They will meet at the Roadside Thea
ter at 7 O'Clock, adjourning in time
to witness the performance of After
Dark" the current attraction.
Those who will attend include the
officers Of the Drama Guild, MIR. VIII
lard Hayes Yeager, president: Miss
Sibyl Baker, vice president; Mr.. Lee
D. Butler, treasurer; DR.. Frederick v
Rand, secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth K
Peoples, Mr.. z Marshall Finnan, Mrs
Jane Plummer Rice, Mr.. Marvin Beers
Mr.. Gerald Miller, DR.. De Witt G
Croissant, Mr. Paul Bradbury Walter
Miss Edith I. Allen, Mr.. Anton Hardt
and Mr.. Eldred Wilson; the last three
being designer technician. play direc-
tor and stage manager Of the Road
side Theater.
Evening star., 1935-06-24

Miss Marion E Shouse of Wash
tngton, daughter of Mrs. Groner, wife
Of Judge D. Lawrence Groner, has
returned from West Orange. N. j.,
where she was a bridesmaid at the
wedding of Miss Aldys Breckenridge
Evening star., 1935-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, son and
daughter-in-law of former Secretary
Of the Treasury, Mr.. Andrew w. Mel
lon, who have been In New York for
several weeks, will leave today for
their home in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Mel
lon was formerly Mrs. Conover Brown.
Evening star., 1935-06-24

any's 1.-THE Gods of the Mountains" ,"
with Mr.. Roy Bartschy. Mr.. Richard
Bennett, Mr.. Louis Lazaroff. Mr..
Robert Linss, Mr.. Terry Mcpherson.
Mr.. Jack Miller and Mr.. Robert Morey
as the gods; and Philip Moeller's
amusing satire of the spartans and
the Trojans, "Helena's Husband"
Evening star., 1935-06-24
Secretary of Commerce
And Mrs. Roper Announce
Daughters Engagement
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge Attends Wedding in
Northampton Brazilian Ambassador
Returns From White Sulphur.

Squire, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adds Bella Squire, and Mr.. John
Stewart Chapman, son Of Mrs. John
D. Chapman of Round Island, Conn,
Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock In
the private theater at Blythelea. the
estate of the brides parents at West
Orange.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-01
Hor Times Hare Chanaed!

THESE are the perils Of umning The tides Of
Il Fundy are probably loss than the range between
the Srrivencrs cob and flood. And II ne takes no va
cation whatsoever D. becomes all ebb which makes
Jack an even duller boy than usual.
Unfortunately the modern world devises vacations
even more tough than usual. There was A time when
the commentator could take two weeks. or even a
month of. and return to find that nothing much
had happened except that Calvin Coolidge had been
made an honorary chief Of the BlaCkfeet Indians. In
the mad pace Of the present day the exile has at
least a chance Of returning n find that his Job has
been taken over by a cooperative commonwealth
and that the space ne used to call his own Is now
under the direction Of the COlectivlst farmers. Even
in p brief TWO weeks certain kings may lose their
heads and the map Of Europe has become a jug Of
cream quite ready TO turn sour al the approach Of
any thunderstorm.
7 Will admit that my hideaway is going to be a
boat and that I presume II Is equipped with wireless
and even 50 I have no anticipation OF returning as
one an cOurant with world affairs.
The average ships newspaper deals with the fact
that there Will be a masquerade party on the prom
enade deck az 9.l5 and neglects TO report what Gen.
Johnson said about Huey Long.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-01
FILA QUOTA FOR CITY
PUT At S3,823,69O
Peters Confident Allotment
viii Be Used.

Indianapolis will have to borrow
$3,823,690 from the Federal govern
ment this year for home moderni-
cation and repair work If it reaches
the quota set for this city by Fed
eral Housing Administration lead
ers, r. Earl Peters, state FILA direc-
tor, said today.
The total quotas for the II cities
and towns in Indiana, set on the
basis of population at an average of
$10.50 for each inhabitant, is $14-
224,370, Mr.. Peters said. He point
ed out that these II communities
are those in which house-to-house
canvasses for investigation of
building improvement possibilities
nave been conducted.
I'VE are confident that with much
Of the spring work on home i'm
provement now opening we will
reach the goal set by the end OF
the wear" he said,