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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CHURCH SERVICES.
 SUNDAY ARRANGED.
Enlanon Club Outlines Its Easter FrOlic Plans at
 Francis Mulligan's
WATERvILLE

Grace Methodist, Rev Mulford B. Simonson, pastor. Regular service at 1O:3O a. m. The Bible class ser vice will be held at 9:15 a. m. A large attendance is expected at this service as it is father and son day. The evening service will be held at z D. m. The sermon will given by Rev Oscar Locke, pastor Of the Congregational Church in Oak vile.
 St MichaeIs. Rev Michael Keat- ing, pastor. Masses at 8 and 10:15 q. m. Sunday school at S:15. The Holy Name seociety will receive holy communion in body at the 8 o'clock mass. There will be Ro- sary and Benediction at 7:30 p. m.
 St Paurs Episcopal, Rev Ray mond M. D. Adams. pastor. Holy Communion at 8 o'clock. Regular service and blessing of palms at 11:00 o'clock, Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock.
 Plans for the Beardsley & Wal colt reorganization are shaping up quite well. This is of great interest hereabouts in as much as 1t is es- timated that there will be in the neighborhood of 400 people em- ployed here before the end of this month. Another bright spot in. the situation is htat all the creditors of the company have filed approv- als of the proposed reorganization.
 James Herbert of Edgehill ave- nue announces the coming mar riage of his sister, Miss Elizabeth Herbert to Frank Gilbert of Ches- ter avenue, which takes place on Easter Monday at St Michaels Church. Miss Herbert is gradu- ate of St Vincent's Hospital train ing school in New York.
 The members of the various committees in charge of arrange ments for the fifth annual Easter Frolic to be given by the Emanon club at the Y. M. c. A. on Satur- day April 20 held 6 business meet ing on Thursday night at the home of Francis Mulligan of Cooke St. After the meeting cards were play ed and a luncheon served.
 Miss Janice Malia of Boyden St. Is the eweek-end guest of Mir and Mrs Roderick w. Tooleyi, of New Britain,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
Special Features"
 Interest Students
Crosby Group Vote Preference for Featured News;
 Sports Ranked Second With Editorial Page Third

from the sports fans. And follow ing closely was ':news of the day" Followers of foreign news events came next, with "politics" polling sixth. While MT Elwell gave no statistics on the percentage of feminine members in the class, it is assumed either that it was small, in that fashions was close to the bottom of the list. Scat tered votes were cast for %arts and sciences, drama, and Questions and answers" One lone vote was also cast for good old "vox PopulP, presumably from Q letter-writing addict.
 Everybody Serious
 To the surprise of school au- thorities, not one of the answers was facetious although the poll was conducted anonymously and the utmost latitude was permitted in the selection of the subjects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

When the average Waterbury high school student reads a news- paper, he Is more interested in what goes on in the world of sports, than in the changes facing civilization and the vital problem of unemployment relief.
 It is also probable that he will turn to the comic, supplements or to his favorite daily feature and pay not the slightest attention to the front page.
 With the cooperation. of William B. Elwell, vice-principal of Crosby high school, and head of the Eng fish department, the Democrat yesterday conducted poll to de- termine the extent of interest in current events among high school students as eXemplified in their newspaper reading.
 Special Features
 Asked to list their favorite read ing matter, students in one of MT ElwelTs classes were found to greatly favor. Special features" under which head of course, many different subjects might be clasSi- fled. Sports came a close second, to place Waterbury students on Q par with those of other high schools in New England where similar polls have been conducted in recent weeks.
 Here, however, the similarity ends, and youthful Waterbury be- comes intellectual. Surprisingly enough, the editorial page boiled third in the popularity contest. An extremely narrow margin of votes the editorial devotecs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
BILL PENDING FOR
 SALARY INCREASES
Fate of Local Measures Cause of Considerable
 Speculation

Although they were heard three weeks ago by the committee on cities and boroughs of the legisla- ture the many bills affecting the charter of the city of Waterbury have not yet been taken up in executive session for discussion, 1t has been learned by the Democrat. Furthermore. 1t is likely that no reports on the bills will come out of the committee for two or three eweks more.
 Representative Dwight E. Smith of Orange, house chairman of the committee on cities and boroughs, stated when interviewed that his committee IS swamped with bills waiting for action at executive sessions. The committee is far be- hind it's schedule, he said.
 MT Smith also added that many bills of other cities, heard prior to the time that Waterbury's mea- sures were discussed, are yet a. waiting to be reported out" COnnOr's Raise.
 Waterburians have been watch ing with interest the committed $ action on the local bills. There are several important ones, includ- ing changes to the rules governing the registrars of voters office de- signed to give the registrars more protection aainst fraudulent use of the primary lists.
 Another bill gives Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor a $1,50O raise and still another one sets up q $100 salary for each of the aldermen. A. fourth bill would force the Park Road school dis. trict to come into the second taxa ton district by January list, next. Another bill would force the city to call for bids on all contracts in- volving $1,000 or more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
Director

Director
 him. He not only had to tackle but also had to hold him long enough to say "Hill-Dill" or what ever 1t was several times. Then they changed sides because the few last ones would all be piled on by the ones that had to rush through.
 We played all rough games with stones, sticks and only re- member one being hit by a rock. We played too with nothing but a fence to amuse us. We walked bridges and hoped the wire rod stays which braced the bridge. We had no diving boards and did not want any. We used fifty-foot bridges, and mind you no one was hurt Stump the leader and other games kept us occupied for hours each day. know mothers had more reason to worry about lost buttons and torn clothing but we came home in time for supper too, and then were too tired to do any, thing but sit around on the piazza
 
 "Got Away With It.
 No boy I ever knew was hauled into nay court. We stole apples, grapes, and corn, but did not get caught. Probably because all cops were fat. Our reading was mostly Wild West and Jessie James stor- les. We threw stones and climb ed trees and made our own base balls. We did not need any swim ming suits and learned to swim at four. We caught without masks or gloves. Now I ask you, what boy on any playground could have such fun.
 One reason children get into trouble now maybe because play. grounds are too tame. They get expelled from the place for fight ing, and what boy won't get tired of checkers, quoits, sea-saws and volley ball. Boys want action. They want competition so they go to playgrounds and clubs when they are on their good behavior and then go outside to burn off steam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CHURCH PLAYERS
 PRESENT COMEDY

Raising Money in Bangville," i" a comedy, was presented last night at St Paul's M. E. church under the auspices of the Mission circle of the church. Members of the cast included Mrs Newton Leas, Mrs Eugene Galor, Mrs Jennette Page, Mrs August Paul. Mrs David Wood, Mrs George Wedge, Mrs Frank D. Plant, Mrs William V. Dickinson, Mrs Dwight Seaver, Mrs Hugh M. Sutherland. Mrs Henry Dorgelon. Mrs William Magee. Mrs Walter J. Oldroyd, Miss Barbara Weber and Miss Rachel Seaver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CAPACITY CROWD
 WITNESSED PLAY

An appreciative audience. and the largest of the four nights on which the play was presented, at tended the final showing of Your Young Men" at the Waterbury Civic theater last night. Extra seats had to be provided for those who came to view the much her. aided work of William w. Vos- burgh, Jr, local newspaperman. The author finally was prevailed upon to come before the audience in a curtain call and give a speech. He expressed his appreciation last night to all of those who helped to make the play a success and paid especial tribute to Director Alan Wallace for the fine perform ances he give and the skillful man. ner in which he directed the cast in their respective parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
Girls Club Director Opposes Regmentation of Recreation
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 PRESENT PROGRAM.
Weekly Assembly at Ab- bolt School Featured
 By Entertainment

Students from each grade took part in the weekly assembly pro- gram held yesterday at Abbott school. Several plays were pre- scented as well as recitations and vocal selections.
 The program opened with a re- citation and dance by Lucille Par ent, of the kindergarten. Students of grade l presented two playlets, with the following cast: Lawrence Zollo, Albert Porto, Michael Kivi- lenko, Herbert Nodine, David Johnson, Tony Nicolo, John Buon. ocore, Norma Ruey, Evelyn Back man, Helen Pisciotti, Elvlra Vim cinzi, Lucy Buoncore.
 Included in the cast of a play presented by Students of grade 9 were: Myrtle Hanson, Helen Sku- ba, Charles Manderino, Robert Thorpe, Edward Pietro, Nicholas Penugini, Richard Welch, El,ano, Rinaldi, Edith Johnson, Frank Vitone, Herbert Stevenson, Mar guerite Hopke, Joseph Ciarlo.' Olga Baka, Florence DeNigrls, Florence De Federico, Margaret Anderson, Mathilda Tedesco,. Grace Accuosti, Patsy Croce, Daniel Fasano, An thony Buonacore, Robert Milis, Helen Zollo.
 Playlet Staged t{
 A Russian dance was presented by Elizabeth HaytkO and Alice Kopcha, accompanied on the piano by May Isaacson. A play was presented by the following stu dents of grade 4: Raymond Wilke. James Welch, William Sibau, Francis Palmieri, Felix Bosco, An. toinette Perugini. Claire Folio, Dora Jabs, Beatrice Rink, Ethel Larson, Frances Martelli, Angeline Serziola.
 The following students of grade 5 took part in play: Herbert Jabs, Doris Brechbuhler, Michael Macri, Elizabeth Manderino, Wil- liam Evon, Ida Fasano, Ella Sihau, Edward Hanson, Arthur Milia.
 Marie Coatta of Grade 6 pre- scented a waltz clog on roller skates: Irene Welch and Mary Rainone a sailors dance. Charles Yost of grade 2 presented selec- tions on Hawaiian guitar, Olga Skuba a Russian dance and Gloria DeFederico and Gloria Mariana, piano selections.
 A sketch was presented by the following Sth grade boys: William Carroll, Herbert Koslosky, Daniel Crosse, Frank Cicchitto and Alex Konavaluk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CATHOLIC PLAYERS IN PASSION PLAY
Work of Former Local NeWspaperman to Be
 Presented Tuesday

One of the most pretentious non- professional productions in the city's history will be offered Tues day, when the Catholic Actors Guild presents the passion play, And There Was Darkness, in matinee and evening performances at the Strand theater. Sale of tick cts for the production promises to set new high mark for the two performances.
 Finishing touches to the large casts portrayal of the Lenten drama are now being applied un- der the direction of Rev. George Reilly, assistant pastor at the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception. The cast has done some excellent work in rehearsals and the finished way in which the play is expected to bring an enthusias- tic response from Tuesdays audi ence.
 Boosting an extremely large cast And There Was Darkness" is be' ing played by actors who have had considerable experience in To- cal theatricals. There are among the players number who proved themselves in last years Catholic Actors Guild passion play, which was also presented at the Stradn theater.
 The play, And There Was Darkness, Is from the pen of William T. Walsh, native Water- burian who won fame in the field of creative literary work and lit- erary criticism.
 Offered in five acts, the drama calls for sumptuous settings and elaborate costumes, making the stage offering one that will have real scenic beauty.
 Proceeds of the production, at both afternoon and evening per formances Tuesday, will go to the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
BUNKER HILL UNIT
 ENJOYS CLERGYMAN

Rev Dr John c. Walker of the Second. Congregational church. speaking last night at the April family meeting of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. described undergraduate life in English and Scottish universities. He empha- sized the tutorial system used in the English and Scottish colleges and pointed out that under the sys. tenn some of the finest men on the faculties of the institutions are as- signed to tutorial work. In this country, he said, young men just graduated and working for an ad- ditional degree are generally given such work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
151st MEETING

Dr John Rock of Harvard uni versity will speak at the 151st an nual meeting of the New Haven Medical association to be held Thursday, April 25. in New Haven. Dr Michael J. Lawlor of this city, retiring president, will preside. The application for mem- of Dr Joseph O. Collins, at the Waterbury hos pital, has been approved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
BOYS CLEE CLUB

The eighth annual concert and dance was presented by the Boys Glee club of the Second Congrega- tional church last night before an audience of several hundred per. sons in Davenport hall. The pro- gram was presented under the di- rection of three committees. head ed by the following chairmen: Harry Jay. music; William Chris tie, refreshments: and Carl Jensen, general arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

Hon. Archibald McNeil, na- tional committeeman from Connecticut; Senator Francis MalOney; Congressman J. Jo- seph Smith; J. Francis Smith, state democratic chairman; c. John Satti, secretary of sti.te, Charles c. SwartZ, state comp troller; Edward J. Daly, attor- ney general, and Mrs Nora Mahaney Harris, vice-chair- man of the state democratic committee.
 Senator Schwellcnbach will arrive at Bridgeport at ; p. m. and members of the reception committee will meet him and escort him to Waterbury.
 Club Officers
 The officers of the Jeffer- sOnian Club: President, Joe scph M. Navin; vice-president, James Hartley; secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
SCOUT JAMBOREE

A jamboree circus will be pre- sented tonight at Davenport hall by Troop z, Boy Scouts, of the Sec- ond Congregational church. Per formances will be given both aft ernoon and evening under the gen. eral supervision of Scoutmaster Frank Dillane. Douglas Benedict is arranging the signaling and Will liam North will have charge of the clowns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CHICKENS STOLEN,

Thirty-eight chickens, whichs contributed largely to the support of Mrs Mary Harmon of 10SS Hamilton avenue, were stolen by thieves Thursday night, police were informed yesterday afternoon. The thieves forced the lock of the coop to gain entrance. sgs
 Mrs Harmon reported to police that the chickens eggs furnished @ good portion of her revenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

George LezOtte; treasurer, Jo- Seph Gustaferri.
 The committees in charge of the dinner arc: Tickets, Joseph BrOphy, chairman; Jo- seph Gustaferri, James Mag ncr, Felix Nardiello, James Lcary, Joseph Shea, William Connolly, and Thomas Morris. Arrangements, James Hartley, chairman; Clifford McHale, R. Anthony Nardiello, Lester Lonergan, Gerald Ratzke, Clement Lynch, James Tyrell. Reception: Michael Kyle, chairman; Thomas Navin, Att tOrney Hugo Gustaferri, Rob- ert T. FOote, Thomas Walsh and Henry Laughlin. Publicity director, Robert T. Foote.
 The dinner will be broad- cast over station W1XBS, the broadcast to continue from 9:3O D. m. until II D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

Speaker
 Everything Is in readiness for the JeffcrsOnian Club tcsti- lnOnial dinner to Lieutcnant- Governor Hayes at the Elton hotel this evening. Everyone prominent in state and local democratic circles will be present.
 Joseph Brophy, chairman of the ticket committee, reported last night that all returns for tickets are in and that thc El- ton ballroom will be filled.
 Chairman James Hartley of the Committee on Arrange mcnts announced In making his final report that all prepa- rations are completed. He fur- ther announced that those at the speakers table will be: Lie utenant-GovernOr Hayes, Senator Lewis B. Schwellcn- bach, the principal speaker;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
INDIAN HONEYMOON

At the close of yesterdays ball. loting, George H. Words painting entitled Indian Honeymoon" led the race between artists participat- ing in an exhibit at the Mattatuck art gallery. George J. Marinko's "The Bennington Vase" is in sec- ond place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
OFF 70 ENGLAND
5lEElA

Rochester, .- =, April 13.- (UP)-The Rochester Yacht club will participate in the annual tri- country 14-foot Dinghy races to be held in England during July, 1t was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13

The Prince of Wales has decided to add a bagpipe player to his household staff at St James pail ace in England, and has appoint- ed Pipe Fletcher of the First Scots Guards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
CARD PARTY MONDAY NIGHT

The Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans will hold a card party st American Legion Home on Holmes avenue on Monday evening April 18th.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-20
New York Stocks

NEW YORK, May 20. UP -
Stotcks turned up again today after
a two-day reaction although vol
ume failed to rise with prices and
aggressive leadership was lacking.
Greatest activity centered around
such issues as Radio Corporation,
Sperry Corporation, Fox Film A,
Radio preferred B, Servel, Otis Ele-
vator, international Telephone,
Anaconda, and National DiStillers.
Chrysler became fairly active and
tirmed late in the day but such
leaders as American Telephone,
American Can, Allied Chemical, Du
Pont and U. S. Steel were dull.
A few issues made substantial
gains. Columbia Pictures certifi-
Gates coared to 633s, up SIS points
and a new high, while the common
stock spurted II points on the
curb. American Woolen preferred
reached 40, up 6 points and a new
1885 high. Ward Baking preferred
reached 399s. up AS and new
high and other Ward issues were
firm. George Helme preferred rose
8 points to a new high at 100.
New highs for the year or longer
were made by American Metals
preferred, Bridgeport Brass, Fox
Film A, National Supply, Radio
preferred B, u. S. Leather issues,
and General Gable preferred. The
latter rose fOl11. pnii1tc
Kelvinator firmed with Servel,
which came within x of its high
for the year. Silver issues sold off
as silver metal dropped a cent to
76 cents an ounce in New York.
Oil shares were mixed with
Standard of California off a frac-
ton and Standard of New Jersey
up nearly point. Rails were irreg-
gularly lower late in the day but
their decline had no adverse effect
on Pullman which firmed slightly.
Utilities were barely steady with
Consolidated Gas easing on an
other remark by New York City's
mayor the city would some day
have municipal plant.
Volume approXimatcd $4,000
shares compared with 100000
shares Friday. Curb sales were 1885,
900 shares compared with $4,000
shares Friday.
Dow-Jones preliminary closing
averages showed industrial 11467,
up 009, railroad 31.32, off 006, util-
ity 19.45 up Dol,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-20
Story Of Staying
Related In Court

NEW YORK, May 20. U.P)-While
Joseph Lieb Steinmetz sat with
bowed head a police stenographer
today read into the record of his
murder trial the 22-year-old divin-
ity student S confession to the
Staying of his wife, Ruth, and a
Catholic priest.
The story told police the after
noon that Mrs. SteinmetZ and
Father j. J. Leonard were killed
in the priest IS room in the Knights
of Columbus hotel, was accounted
in court by Sergeant Jos. F. Don
ovan.
Quoting Steinmetz the police
stenographer said the "priest took
us out and got us drunk. When we
returned to the knights of Colum-
bus hotel. Leonard told my wife to
come to his room and confess. He
told me to stay in my room ano
have some more to drink
The youth IS story, disjointed in
spots, charged that he bought the
murder weapon at his wife's re-
quest in Douglas, Ariz.; that ht
turned the gun over to Father
Leonard before che Staying and
that he had taken the gun from
the priest in the latter's room last
November %.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-20
TRAGEDY HITS
PIONEER DAYS
CELEBRATION

YAKIMA, Wash, May 90 U.R)-
A sobered Yakima turned to du-
ties and problems of everyday life
today, after an accident that claim
ed one life and injured 80 persons
interrupted a gay pioneer days
celebration.
AS a long parade OF covered wag-
ons, stage coaches, whiSkered men
on horseback and women in cos
tunes of the sos moved slowly
down Yakima avenue, the cornice
of the brick Mercy building sud-
denly gave way.
A crowd on the roof, men, wom-
en- and children, pushing close to
the edge, hurtled in an avalanche
of brick and mortar onto the pack
ed spectators on the sidewalk, 40
feet below.
Shrieks of ambulances and police
cars, the cries of victims and hor-
rified witnesses stopped the creak-
ing wagons and lively band music.
The parade halted for a moment,
then passed on, to clear the street.
Victor Ruff, 18, of Wapato, died
later at st. Elizabeth'S hospital.
Others were rushed there by ambu-
lances. cars and improvised stretch
ers. Injured included those who
pitched from the roof and those
struck by falling bricks and bodies.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-20
WHITE SOX To
BATTLE YANKS
IN NEW YORK
BY LAWTON CARVER
United Press Staff Correspondent


NEW YORK, May 20.-The cir
cuit-topping Chicago White Sox op-
ened a three game series with the
New York Yankees today and the
second place Cleveland Indians
moved up to Boston. The Ameri-
can League pennant race contin-
ued in a dog fight among the four
leaders
Manager Joe Mccarthy of the
Yanks had some worries over his
pitching after shooting his best
against the Indians to take three
out of four in the series that
closed yesterday.
The Yankees made the best re-
cent gam among the four with the
three victories pairing Cleveland IS
second place margin and likewise
shaving a half game off the White
Sox IS lead.
But it was the Chicago Sox that
furnished the big thrill when
Johnny Whitehead, the Texas
rookie, yesterday beat Boston, to
5, and became the only moundsman
in the majors with six wins and
no defeats
His performance, Notwithstanding
that he failed to finish for the first
time, even overshadowed the In
dians victory in the series final
with the Yanks, l to o. in IL inn
ings.
Detroit climbed into fifth place
ahead of Washington with 16 to
6 victory pitched by Joe Sullivan
against four Senator hurlerS.
The Philadelphia Athletics made
the only homers turned in in the
circuit and utilized them to beat
the st. Louis Brown, 6 to 5.
Manager Bill Terry's double,
OFT IS sacrifice and Leiber's single
gave the New York Giants a 6 to S,
l0-inning victory over the Cincin-
natl Reds and increased their Ma
tional League lead over the Brook
lyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs,
both beaten.
Arky Vaughan singled with the
bases filled in the eighth as the
Pittsburgh Pirates tripped tn e
Dodgers, to g. and chased their
school boy pitcher, Harry Eisenstat.
to the showers.
Lou Chiozza IS homer with two on,
and Sylvester JohnSon's sparkling
pitching gave the last place Phil
adelphia PhillieS a to 2 victory
over the Cubs.
The st. Louis Cards beat the
Boston Braves when Dizzy Dean
pitched a seven hit game and sim
gled with the bases loaded as part
OF a clinching rally. The score
was 7-3.