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The Washington times., 1935-12-02
Alice Faye Denies
Father Died Broke

CHICAGO, Dec. 2 U.SD.
IT'S absurd that anyone should
think my father died in poverty"
Thus Alice Faye, screen actress
on her way from Hollywood to
New York, denied the report as
she boarded an eastbound train.
II just can't talk about it.
I'm too broken up"
Charles C. Leppart, her father,
was reported to have died
Thanksgiving Day in the public
ward of a New York hospital
after going to Hollywood three
months before in a vain attempt
to join his family. The screen
actress was rushing to New York
for the funeral tonight.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
COUNT WEDS
MRS. RYAN

VIENNA, Dec. 2 CU.SO.-Count
ess Marietta Wurmbrand Won Stup-
pach, former wife Of Clendenin j.
Ryan, of New York, secretary Of
Mayor LaGuardia, was married
Saturday to Count Paul Pallfy,
Vienna business man, at Bratis-
lava, Czechoslovakia, it was
learned today.
Countess Wurmbrand Won Stup-
pach's marriage to Ryan lasted
only a few months. Ryan obtained
a legal annulment on grounds that
he had been victimized by a
money-seeking adventures domi-
mated by her mother. He is at
present understood to be seeking
q rota annulment at the Vatican.
For Count Pallfy, yesterdays
ceremony in BratiSlava was his
fourth marriage. He was divorced
from his third wife. the former
Eleanor Greene Rocker, of Lon
don, only two months ago.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02

MARTIN z. FARRELL
TWO fellow w-gangsters Of
Robert Mais and George Le-
genza died in the electric
chair at Bellefonte, Pa,
early this morning. They
were Francis R. Wiley (top,
with hand to face) and Mar
tin Edward Farrell, slayers
of William Weiss, Philadel.
phia bootlegger. Interna-
tional News Photos.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
Marine Band 10 Play
ProQram for Shut-Ins

Directed by Captain Taylor
Branson, the U. S. Marine Band
will play a Patriotic Shut-Ins
Dream, Hour" program in the
auditorium of the Marine Bar
racks at II o'clock tomorrow
morning. Besides a number Of
symphonic selections, the pro
gram will include medley OF
popular western songs: Home
on the Range" wagon Wheel"
"Ole Faithful" Last Roun d
Up" "Oregon Trail" and Boots
and Saddle" Albert Schoepper
will play a violin solo with band
accompaniment of Lalo's Sym
phonie Espagonal."
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
Strange Holdups

DENVER G.N.SO.-Denver po-
lice are puzzled by a bandit who
attacked Miss La Verne Dannels,
"a. Miss Dannels reported that
while walking in a street with
another girl late at night, a
youthful thug seized her. threw
her to the sidewalk, grabbed one
of her shoes and fled. She valued
her loss at $3.50, price Of the
shoes.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
REVENUE LAGS,
u. 5. TO FLOAT
BILLION LOAN
International News Service

With revenues tagging about SO
million monthly behind President
Roosevelt's estimate for the cur.
rent fiscal year, the Treasury to-
day launched it's largest new
money financial operation OF the
year.
The Administration proposes to
issue 900 million dollars in new
money, and to refund Treasury
notes maturing on December Is,
to the extent of $418,29l 900.
The TreaSury'S announcement
did not reveal concretely to what
purpose the new" money will be
put, but it is understood the funds
will be used to help carry are work
relief load. and to take care Of
current expenses.
To reach this objective, the
Treasury offered for sale $1,318,.
291, 300 in Treasury notes and
bonds. The sale of this paper will
bring the public debt to a new
high record Of $30,54l ,606, 1874
This compares with Mr.. RooSe
velt's estimate of $30,723,619,346
for the close of the fiscal year on
July l next.
Half of the money is to be OBJ
tained through the sale Of ten-yeaI
Treasury bonds at 224 per cent
and half in five-year notes bearing
iFtornct
On December the total public
debt aggregated 29,641 ,606, 1874
Since July, the deficit has reached
Sl,574,862,272. Expen ures
amounted to So, ,231, 1897 as com
pared with receipts Of $1,454,3S9,
065.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
Mystery Poisoning
Kills Two Children

PITTSBURGH, Dec. Eight
year-old Albert Brugas died Satur-
day, second victim in his fam
lily of a strange poisoning which
physicians and chemists have
tried to identify for more than a
week. The youngsters 6-year-old
brother, Edward, is near death.
Their sister, Margaret, 2, died
four days after the trio had been
stricken on November 16.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
WEISS KILLERS
DIE IN CHAIR

ROCKVIEW PENITENT1ARY,
BELLEFONTE. Pa, Dec. 2
G.N.SO Pennsylvania wiped out
the remnants of the notorious
Mais-Legenza Tri-State gang early
today when Martin Farrell and
Francis Wiley were bolted into
eternity in the electric chair for
the ransom Staying of William
(Big Nose) Weiss, an underworld
character in Philadelphia.
Farrell, 20, the first executed,
went to his doom without a
faltering step, repeating the
itany for the dying between two
priests, but his brother-in-law,
Wiley, met death a. cringing
coward, his lips paralized by
fright.
Both went to their deaths still
protesting their innocence. But
they went to the electric chair
pals once again for as the
shadow of death drew nearer
Wiley extended the hand of
friendship to Farrell, whom he
had previously accused Of "sqeal-
ing"
Robert (Killer) Mais and Wal
ter Legenza, leaders of the swag-
gering gang to whom human life
was of little value, were executed
in Richmond, Va, for holdup
killing. Before they were exc
cuted in Virginia they escaped in
a blaze of gunfire that left one
policeman dead and two guards
wounded. Mais and Legenza joined
Wiley and Farrell in Philadelphia
and executed bloody series Of
nn.i ~
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
Women to Discuss Jury

District of Columbia League Of
Women Voters will meet tomor.
row at 8 p. m. at the home Of
Mrs. Louise Gutenberg, 1913 Buch.
anan st. N. w. Compulsory jury
service for women will be dis
cuSSed.
The Washington times., 1935-12-02
Elevator Fall Injuries Man

Jack Ceruti, 40, colored, 1928
South Capitol ST., is in an unde-
termined condition at Emergency
Hospital following a one-story fail
yesterday down an elevator shaft
at the Terminal Refrigeration and
Warehouse Company plant. Elev-
enth and F. Streets Southwest. He
suffered head and internal in
jurieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
NO DIPHTHERIA CASES REPORTED
Two WhOoping Cough Patients Here Last
 Week

Two cases of whooping cough and one of scarlet fever were reported in Waterbury last week, according to the weekly morbidity report of the state health department. No cases of diphtheria, measles or ty- phoid fever were reported, however. Torrington reported four cases of whooping cough and seven of scarlet fever. Litchfield reported one case of scarlet fever.
 No diphtheria bacilli carriers were found in Waterbury last week, either. New Britain reported Is carriers and one, each, were found in Greenwich, New Britain andw New Haven.
 Whooping cough has spread swift ly in the state in week. Last week Al new cases were reported in Con- necticut as against Il for the pre- ceding week. Last week 134 cases of measles were reported as against no for the preceding period.
 Other communicable diseases re- ported in the state last week were: Broncho pneumonia, 26; chickenpox, PIT; encelphalitis, 1; Germa n measles, 52; influenza, 5; humps, 53; paraatyphoid fever, 2; lobar pneu- monia, 46; poliomyelitis, 1; strep, sore throat, |; pulmonary tuberculo- sis, 25; other forms of tuberculosis, 33; undulant fever, l; gonorrhea, 13; syphilis, 36,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
CROSBY GIRLS PLAN TOURNEY Basketball Captains and Assistants Chosen at
 School Today

Teams for the annual basketball tournament of the Crosby Girls Athletic Association were an- nounced at the school to-day. Cap tains include Janet Brown, Vera Conner, Rose Kingston and Carmel la Cipriano. Assistant captains are Myrtle Chatfleld, Helen Mahoney, Betty Barry and Norberta Joyce.
 The teams are:
 Spartans - Janet Brown, Myrtle Chatfleld, Shirley Geghan, Betty Stannard, Barbara Chamberlain, Phyllis Anderson, Lena Garfola, Jacqueline Wilton, Helen Ratush- ny, Betty Rigney.
 TrailerS Vera Conner, Helen Mahoney, Dorothy McCowen, Paul line Varis, Lois Davies, Doris Lange Irene Hedges, Ruth Miller, Doris DeLorenzo.
 Whimpies = Rose Kingston, Bet ty Barry, Virginia Tappin, Mar garet Mitchell, Ruth Haugh, Jo- sephine Quintliano, Florence Stan- nard, Ethel Hedges, June Cook.
 Winners Carmella Cipriano, Norberta Joyce, Corinne Hickcox, Rosalie Mckee, Eleria Pani, Helene Welch, Rita Palmerini, Stella Zor- nick, Jacqueline Yavecchia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
PARK ROAD HAS
 BRIGHT STUDENTS

The following honor roll for Mo- vember has been announced by Kathryn T. Doherty, principal of Park Road school:
 Grade 3-Maryrose Clarkin, Bar bara Kirby, Robert Foster, Mary Baker, Geraldine Mclean, Earl La- riviere, Arthur Wood.
 Grade HBetty Cassidy, Kathryn Cronin, Vera Blansfield, Ruth Hardt, John Conway, Gerald Bous- quet, Thomas Cullen.
 Grade 5-Frederick Govain, Mary V. Mcdonald, George LaBonne, Roberta Finley, Leona Curley, Mary c. Mcdonald.
 Grade 6-Francis Conway, Ken- meth Kirby, Arthur Baker, Arlene Cooke, Mary Louise Perriello, Bar bara Ruda, Bettye Bristol, Fred Loehmanr.
 Grade 7-Dolores Bculey, Drusilla Ford, William Perriello, Jackie Price, Virginia Alexander, Richard Tracy, Murlyn Beck.
 Grade 8-Ridgway Shinn, Sadie McNally, Anita Theroux.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

Officers of Court Verdi, FOresters of America, for the coming year were elected last night at a meet ing in Liberty hall Louis Lerz was reelected chief ranger. Other off, ficers chosen include: Sub-chief ranger, Felix Guarini; treasurer, Felix A. Guarini; financial secre- tary, John Ciullo; recording sec- retary, Gaetno Berardi; senior woodward, Vincent TOletti; junior woodward, John Perrella; senior beadle, Ernest Conti; junior bea- dle, Nicola Spagnolo; secretary of the loan corporation, Reno Bene- detti; auditors, Ralph Pagano and Anthony Castaldi; physician, Dr. Thomas Cottiero; trustees, Henry Gizzi and Domenic Antonacci.
 The newly elected officers will be installed January 6. A class in itiation will be conducted in Ten applications for mem- bership were accepted at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

The cast will include the popular MastersingerS, chorus of 20 voices which is directed by Joseph H. Lezotte, Johnny Alden and his Banpoleers, Mae Howard, torch singer, Harry Matthieu, well-known baritone, Bobby Scannell, virtuoso' of the trap drums, Jimmy Walker, WATR studio announcer; Freddy Calligan, tap dancer, Edward Dow ling, accordianist, Joseph Lezotte, baritone, Peter Crowley, third place national champion of Irish Step dancing, Edith Rossi, songs and dances, and Billy O'Brien, tenor.
 The idea of the local talent mak- when the Mastersingers appeared on the D. A. V. program over the ''Voice of Waterbury" and were iin- vited to present such an entertain ment. The invitation was guadly accepted and plans were made im- mediately for a variety show.
 The chorus was featured at the International Silver Company For mems association annual get to- gether which took place last night at Insilco hall in Meriden. They will appear at the Elk's Club on Thursday night.
 Many local ex-servicemen will accompany the troupe to the state institution and the committee an- nounced this morning that all with cars and who would be in a posi- tion to porvide transportation for members of the company are asked to communicate with John P. Barry at 109 Fairlawn avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
ACCIDENT VICTIM
 UNCONSCIOUS YET
Louis IzzO on Danger List; Joseph TOmasaitis
 Improves

Sustaining a fractured skull when hit by an auto while crossing East Main street Sunday night, Louis Izzo, 55, of Rockaway avenue. was still unconscious at St. Mary's hos pital this afternoon. His name is on the danger list, and his condition is described as extremely critical.
 Another injured pedestrian, who also suffered fractured skull, was reported better at Waterbury hos pital today. He is Joseph Tomasaitis, 61, of fl South Leonard street. He is expected to recover.
 Izzo was struck by a car operated by Matthew D'Addabo, of 2783 East Main street. Coroner John T. Mon zani is probing the accident.
 Tomasaitis was hit yesterday morning on Riverside street by Q car driven by Frank Calabrese, 43, of 142 Russell street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Master of Ceremonies
REPORT FILED BY
 MILK COMMITTEE

Members of the Eugene Kerner Milk Fund Committee, one of the major activities of the Rotary club, urged increased support for the en- suing year at the luncheon meeting today at the Rotary club. Reports for the past year disclosed that 10,- 432 quarts of milk had been provid- ed through the fund and it is hop ed to raise the quota to 13,000 quarts. Speakers included Andrew Angevine, chairman of the fund and Dr. Allen, who told of the ben- efits derived by needy children car- ed for by the fund. Plans for the Christmas party at which it is ex- pected 100 children will be enter tained next Tuesday at the Elton were completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
BRIDGEPORT MEN
 Y CLUES GUESTS

Raymond F. Yeoman, associate secretary of the Bridgeport Y. M. c. A. with Roy Case, chairman of the young mems committee, and Albert Jones, 8 member of that committee, paid a visit to Water bury Y. M. c. A. last night, lock- ing over the group work plan as ex- emplified in club system of the Y. The visitors attended several club meetings among them being the O'Fes, the Spartans, and the zi- Theta-Pi, where they asked many questions pertaining to club work. After conferences with several of the local committeeman the group returned to Bridgeport, determined to inaugurate some system as prac- ticed in the local Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
JOHN PAUL JONES

his elder brother died and left him plantations in Virginia. He decided to make America his home. With the outbreak of the Revolutionary war, John Paul Jones, though still under thirty, offered his services in building up a Continental navy.
 His naval achievements were many and varied, his youth merely adding glory to his deeds. The historic battle between his little Bon Homme Richard and the giant warship Serapis marked the climax of his victo- ries for the American cause. Congress ordered . medal struck in his honor. France, allied with the colonists, showered him with marks of esteem, and Catherine the Great of Russia engaged his help in fighting the Turks.
 Sick and heart broken over court intrigues directed against him In St. Petersburg, he went to Paris, where he died on July IS, l792. in the midst of the French Revolution. Into his forty-five years of life be had crowded achievements which fix his name forever on the AMeRi- can ron of genius.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
TO SELL JOBS
 OF TEACHERS

Boston, Dec. 17-(UP)-Evidence in an alleged attempt to sell Bos- ton school positions at $50 each to substitute teachers was to be turn ed over to district-attorney William J. Foley today.
 Included in a Boston school corn- mittee investigation report will be the names of the two reputed bag men" who offered to sell the teach CTS jobs and those of nine substi- ute teachers said to be their in- tended victims. Superintendent of schools Patrick T. Campbell presen. ted the results of his investigation of the school scandal to the school committee at an executive session last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
$25, ,OOO Asked For
 Injuries In Mishap
Lena De Mand Sues Thomas Nolan and Anna Ander-
 sOn-AIIeges Permanent Hurts

avenue. The plaintiff was walking in a westerly direction and had reached a spot near the interstcion of Aurora street, about 10 p. m. when the mishap occurred. She was knocked to the ground and thrown across the trolley tracks, says the complaint.
 The plaintiff suffered a fracture of the pelvic bones, a laceration of the scalp and bruises about the head, body, neck and legs. As re- suit of the fractured pelvic bones the plaintiff suffers from a perna- nent shortening of the right leg and will be permanently lame, the com- plaint says.
 The plaintiff was removed to St. Mary's hospital and from the date of the injury to September 18th the lower part of her body was in cast. As result she incurred large medical and hospital expenses, the complaint says. Attorney Walter E. Monagan, Jr., brings the action for the plaintiff. The suit is returnable to court the first Tuesday of Jan- uary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
SERGEANT WILTON
 RETURNS TO DUTY

Sergt. Albert Wilton, popular police officer, returned to duty yes- terday, having recovered after 8 lengthy siege of illness. He has re- stunned his regular post with the morning detail.
 He was of duty some weeks, but has completely recovered from his illness.
 Another popular officer now on the sick list is Sergt. Thomas Cronan. Both men have been with the de- partment for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Athletes Parents
 Given Compensation
Harold West, EmpIOye of Lux Clock Company, Was
 Fatally Injured in Fall From SCaffOlding

MT. and Mrs. Albert West of 98 Waterville street, parents of Harold West, youthful athlete who died from injuries resulting from a fall from staging at the Lux Clock Mfg. Co. on Oct. 1, were awarded $1 400 in settlement of their compensation claim against the company accord ing to the terms of a stipulation agreement approved today by Com missioner James M. Lynch.
 The youth was one of five sons upon whom the parents depended for support, the agreement stated The award is 8 complete settlement of the claim which was disputed by the insurer for the Clock Company. The insurer disputed the amount that should be paid in weekly sums. Attorney Martin J. Parker appear ed for the claimants.
 In another stipulation agreement approved today, Charles M. Vallett of 142 Griggs street is awarded $400 to settle his claims against the Royal Forestry Ci. of this city. He sustained a strained back May 10, 1855.
 In a third stipulation agreement approved by the commissioner, An- tony Kindulo of Greenmount Terrace is awarded $50 to settle his claim against the Connecticut Light & Power Co. His claim was based on 8 side injury claimed to have been sustained Nov. 7th. Other agreements approved include: Will liam S. Fulton of 170 Hillside ave- nue and Margaret Keefe, same ad- dress, fractured leg Aug. 10, when dog knocked her down at Fishers Island, $10.96 weekly during dis ability; Blake & Johnson Mfg. Go. and Mrs. Edna Dumos of Al Wa terville street, finger injured, $6.33 weekly during disability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
THEATRICAL FIRM
 SUED FOR $5,OOO

Alice Beland today filed suit for $5,000 damages against the Con- necticut Theatrical Corp, in an &C., ton returned to common pleas court. The plaintiff seeks to re- cover for injuries she suffered in 8 fall at the Strand theater Dec. 16, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
CAVIAR AS MEDICINE

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 17.-(Up) Caviar, aristocrat of ea-foods, may become an important factor in curative medicine.
 A daily dose of two teaspoons of caviar prescribed for one month to 20 babies suffering from rickets re- portedly cured r completely, ac- cording to the industrial bulletin, published by Arthur D. Little, Inc, Industrial chemists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
ROBs JUDGES HOME

Boston, Dec. 17.-(UP)-A burglar entered the Jamaica Plain home of Judge Bert E. Holland of West Rox- bury district court during the night and stole jewelry valued at $200, police were advised today. The thief escaped by sliding down a waterspout as the judges wife en- tered the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

ALTHOUGH his exploits in the @A War of Independence were woven into the heroic legends of our country, the mortal remains of Admiral John Paul Jones. the "father of the American navy, rested for more than . century in an obscure graveyard in Paris.
 Only fin 1905, President Theo- dore Roosevelt sent Q convoy of warships to bring the body to American soil for honorable in- torment at Annapolis. Congress at the same time ordered the erection of . suitable monument as . perpetual reminder of the gallant sea hero's contribution to American freedom. The monu- ment, shown in the sketch above, stands in Che nations capital.
 The admiral began his fife as John Paul. adopting the name Jones after the death of an elder brother who had inherited it from . foster-father. He was born in Scotland on July 6, i747, and began his sea-going fife at the age of twelve, when he was apprenticed eo . merchant trader.
 when John was ewsnty-six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
InsuI0tor Break
 Suspends SerUice

Electric service in the city was temporarily suspended during the room hour due to a break in an inSulatOr on Q high ten- sion wire in the Bunker Hill section. Lights were out for four or five minutes but the damage was quickly repaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
CLASS ELECTIONS

Albert Kiessling was elected pres- ident of the senior class of Leaven- worth high school at class elections held at the institution this morning. Other officers chosen are: Vice. president, John Tartaglia; secretary, Katherine Martone; treasurer, Harry Talmadge; keeper of the class book, Julia Richards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

Damages of $25.OOO are sought in a civil action instituted to-day in superior court by Lena De Mand of this city against Thomas Nolan and Anna Anderson, also of Waterbury The plaintiff seeks to recover for permanent injuries she suffered June 9th, 1885 when struck by the car Nolan was driving on Water town avenue.
 The car is owned by Miss Ander- son and was being operated in a southerly direction on Watertown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
RUSSIAN CHURCH
 PROGRAM PLANNED

Tomorrow evening at St. Mary's Russian church St. Nicholas Day eve program will be conducted. Nuts and coins will be given to the chil- dren. This is a traditional custom. Carols will also be sung.
 Thursday, which is St. Nicholas day, will be observed with services at St. Marys church at 9:30 o'clock in the morning and o'clock in the evening with Rev. Peter Dzubay, pastor, officiating. The choir will be under the direction of Valery Ivanoff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
Vets Complete Plans
 For Newington Visit
Galaxy of Entertainment Stars to Serenade Shutns'
 at U. s. Veterans Hospital

Under the auspices of the Waterbury Chapter of the Distabed American Veterans local entertainers will
 journey to the Veterans State Hospital at Newingon Friday night the presentation of show which is tain to please those confined among whom several local men, Officials of the local chapter have been work ing conjunction with George Duffy manager of station WATR and will act master of ceremonies upon the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

Royal graves are believed to abound on Iona Island, where, it is said, 48 Scottish, four Irish and eight Danish and Norwegian kings lie buried,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

Funds of the 537 labor unions in Britain now total nearly $66, 5000, ,000, the highest amount for 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

Taxi and truck owners in Japan are uniting to fight soaring gaso- linep rices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17

Germany has 8 better-sausage drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-17
DOric Chapter

DOric Chapter
 Doric chapter, Order of DeMolay, is arranging for a dawn dance on New Years eve which will take place at Temple hall. The dance will start at 10 o'clock New Years eve and continue till o'clock New Years morning. Charles Davenport is general chairman of the com- mittee on arrangements. Assisting him are Harold Feest, Albert King, Dana Nye, Parker Fleming, Rich ard Rice, Harry Logan, Robert Ray, William Vanraphurst, Leonard Bal com and Frederick Candee.