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Evening star., 1935-02-07
WORK OF CLUB WOMEN
OUTLINED AT Meeting
Montgomery Federation Board
Hears Reports by Commit
tee Chairmen.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BATTERY PARK, Md, February z.
How club women can cooperate in
social, civic and welfare activities in
Montgomery County was outlined in
reports submitted by committee chair
men at a meeting of the Executive
Board of the Montgomery County Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs here Tues
day.
Mrs. Lloyd Beers Of Silver Spring.
chairman of the Library Committee
of the federation, outlined The assist
ance club women have given the move
ment to establish an efficient library
system in the county.
Closer contact of parents with the
county schools was urged by Mrs. Aus
tin La Mar, chairman of the Educa-
tion Committee. Bills pending in the
Evening star., 1935-02-07

LEGISLATURE were reviewed briefly by
Mrs. George w. Morey. Other speak
ers at the meeting were Mrs. Jason
Defandorf, Mrs. Frank M. Hoadley,
Mrs. Eugene Scott, Mrs. j. E. Shil-
linger and Mrs. Jesse E. Swigart.
The Newcomb Club acted as hostess
for the meeting and luncheon Of the
federation.
Evening star., 1935-02-07
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair, not quite
so cold tonight. minimum temperature
about 20 degrees; tomorrow cloudy
slightly warmer, probably followed by
rain or snow at night: moderate
northeast, shifting to southeast, winds.
Maryland-Fair, not so cold to-
night; tomorrow cloudy and warmer,
followed by snow IN extreme west
portion in the afternoon and by rain
or snow in central and east portions
at night.
Virginia-Cloudy, not quite so cold
tonight and tomorrow, followed by
rain in west portion tomorrow after
noon and in east portion tomorrow
night.
West Virginia-Cloudy, not quite so
cold tonight; tomorrow rain or snow,
slowly rising temperature.
Evening star., 1935-02-07
$I2.50Coffee
Table $8.q5

Solid Walnut
Coffee Table with
Italian ma BILE
top; regularly
SIT. Sale price.
STATS
Gilt Frame Con-
vex Mirror, 18-in.
size; regularly
S14.50. Sale
price .....S9.95
Large Size Drum
top Table, ma
hogany and gum
wood; regularly
S24. Sale price,
S16.95
VILLA and
Mary boy,
solid walnut with
crotch veneers;
regu larly $198.
Sale price. .S98
Corner Cabinet
with open shelves
and cup ard
space at bottom:
regu larly $35.
Sale price. .S2S
Solid Mahogany
Top End Table
with bottom
shelf; regularly
$3.50. Sale price,
S5.75
Evening star., 1935-02-07
CHAMPION SPELLER
RETAINS HIS LAURELS
Cirrhosis, Desiccate, Catalyze,
Decollets Hold No Fear for
w. B. Smith.

Willard B. Smith Of the Navy De-
partment successfully defended his
title as champion speller of the Capt.
tai Spelling Club last night at Mount
Pleasant Library. winning three out
Of four rounds Of q match against
Mrs. Louise Dunwell of the Depart
ment of Commerce.
After spelling such words as cirr-
hosts, chic, catalyze, cloisonne, rides
cence, caviar, vermicelli and spaghetti,
Mr.. Smith took the first round on the
word indispensable.
Mrs. Dunwell took the second round
on the word receiptor, while desiccate
won the third round for Smith. He
clinched the match by taking the
fourth round on the word decollete.
Evening star., 1935-02-07

Easy Chair, covered in French velvet greatly reduced
So
Solid Mahogany Frame Rocker in Colonial style, upho
stored and back padded arms; regularly S36 Sale
price S295O
Semi-detached Pllow-back Easy Chair with matching
ottoman regularly S48 Sale price. S345O
Tued-back Easy Chair with fine cover; regularly
$85 Sale price. $50
Easy Chair with semi-ooSe pillow back partly exposed
solid mahogany frame; regularly s85. Sale price S63
Sleepy Hollow Chair with ufted back seat, freze
cover; regularly $63 Sale price.
Reclining Easy Chair fine tapestry covering; regl-
IdAV 900. 0dIe price .S44.5O
Easy Chair with down-fled pillow back. frieze cover;
regularly $55 Sale price e.....................S377
Evening star., 1935-02-07
INVITATIONS MODIFIED
Illinois q. Interfraternity Coun-
Gil Abolishes "Hell Week."

Gil Abolishes "Hell Week."
URBANA, ILL.,, February 7 R.-It's
heavenly for University of Illinois
freshmen on the campus from now on.
Last vestiges Of the Dantean infer
no, long on the wane, disappeared
when the Interfraternity Council put
its official ban on hell week" initia-
tionS for pledges to fratern:ties.
"Ail physical torture and discom-
forts" shall be discontinued, said the
council, thus ending an old tradition
Of "eating off the mantelpiece" after
initiation week.
Evening star., 1935-02-07
Dresses
S1.99

Novelty acetates in a
stunning array of gay
colors and smartly styled
with Upper fronts, high
necklines, ascot scarfs, but
tons and patent leather
belts. Sizes IA to 20, 80
to A.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1935-02-07

BOYS SOC SHIRTS-Plain
and fancy broadcloth; collar
attached styles; some C7o
soiled; sizes 8 to a.. O
BOYS 79c WASH SUITS
Button-on style; COM
bination colorS; sizes 0Oo
BOYS Sl.29 ROBE S.
Colorful blanket cloth; rayon
girdle cords; sizes 8, 7Oo
1U
BOYS S1.19 KNICKERS-
Well made of suiting mix
lures; full-lined; cuff zOo
bottoms; 8 to 16. .....
BOYS 79c COVERALLS-
Also other S t vie S: COo
broken lots; sizes l to4 N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
POLI'S

Tonight brings to a close the double feature program which has been one of the outstanding shows of the season at Polls. The ever popular Marx Brothers in "A Night At The Opera" and Evelyn Knapp Warren Hymer and Donald Cook in Confidential" a new angle on "G" men stories scored heavily during their showing at this theater.
 Tomorrow brings new show with two stellar pictures that provides the best screen entertainment. "It's in The Air" with the King" of the air Jack Benny in the leading role. Ben- ny has an enviable reputation on the Radio and his performance in Broadway Melody" was so enter taining that it will not be forgotten for long, long tmie. In this picture he is supported by Ted Healy, Una Merkle and Nat Pendleton making up quartette of funmakers that will give you laugh every second. On the same program Alice Faye will star in Music is Magic. Miss Faye is supported by Ray Walker and Mitchell and Durant. In this picture there are many beautiful girls, snappy dancing numbers and melodies that will long be remem- bered.
 Tomorrow night the regular We'd nesday night stage show is scheduled in addition to the regular picture performance. Vaudeville is for one show only on Wednesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
STATE

Crowded houses Saturday, Sunday and again yesterday applauded the splendid twin feature program at Warner Brothers State theater. ct concludes its engagement to-night). James Cagney heads the bill in his new hit Frisco Kid" with Margaret Lindsay, Ricardo Cortez, Lili Da- mita, Barton MacLane and others. The companion treat is Broadway Hostess" with Wini Shaw, Allen Jenkins, Genevieve Tobin and Lyle Talbot.
 Tomorrow brings another big double feature program and of course it's "The Big Mite" once again. With Christmas on the way and the season of gift-buying at hand everyone will want to be tt the State tomorrow night "just-in- case"! Stores will be open tomor- row night so drop in at the early supper show then after the added attraction is concluded you can leave the theater with plenty of time to get in 8 little shopping be- fore they close.
 On the screen the new show will be headlined by "The Melody Lingers On" with Josephine Hutch inson, George Huston, John Halli- day, Mona Barrie and Laura Hope Crewes. It's a golden symphony of thrilling song, vibrant romance and soul stirring emotion. Thrill to the magnificent voice of the screens latest find, George Huston. Here is entertainment unsurpassed-a picture that has everything!
 The added attraction is the camera-record of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's second great Antarctic Expedition into Little America.
 Thousands from coast to coast were thrilled with excitement as news from Byrd's Knights of the Grey Underwear stuttered through the static from the bottom of the world now you can actually see those heroes in their great ad- venture. Here is a show you will want to put on your must see" list for the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
STRAND

Current attractions at the popu- lar Warner Brothers Strand the- ater include "The Big Broadcast of 1886" with Bing Crosby, Jack Oakie, Burns and Allen, Ethel Norman, Amos m Andy, Lyda Roberti and a host of other stage, screen and radio celebrities, also Charlie Chan In Shanghai" with Warner Gland and Irene Hervey.
 Thursdays new show will be headlined by ''Dr. Socrates. One mans skill against the might of a thousand in the most amazing dual ever fought. Theirs was the most ruthless weapons know nto crime his were the doctors secrets of life and death. See w. R. Bur- nett's sensational story of the medical outcast who put gangdom on the operating table. "Dr. Socrates" starring Paul Muni with Ann Dvorak, Barton MacLane, Robert Barrat, Hobart Cavanaugh and Helen Lowell.
 The companion feature will be "This Is The Life" starring that dainty bundle of dynamite Jane Withers with John Mcclure, Sally Blanc and Sidney Toler.
 Sunday brings Joan Crawford and Brian Aherne in T Live My Life, also James Dunn in 'Bad Boy"
 Watch for all the big hits coming to the Strandl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
PAY PENALTIES ON
 FEDERAL CHARGES
Local Contractors Admit Violations of Contract
 in HOlyOke Court

Arraigned yesterday in federal district court at Boston for allow ing employees to work more than eight hours daily on the Holyoke, Mass, postoff1ce building, Patsy and Ralph Tremaglio, local contractors, paid fines totalling $400. In addi- ton, government lawyer said, the two had already been penalized $2l60.
 The Tremaglio brothers pleaded guilty to the charge, with Patsy Tremaglio being fined $350 and Ralph Tremaglio $50.
 The government charged several hundred violations of the eight hour law, but informed the federal court that the brothers had already suffered to the extent of more than $200O.
 The local firm was the successful bidder for the government project of building the new Holyoke post- office, a $232,000 PWA project.
 PWA regulations call for an eight hour day for all workmen employed in 8 project which it finances.
 Government investigators, check ing on the hours of work at the postoffice job, charged that the Tremaglio brothers had violated the regulation time after time.
 The charges were assigned to the federal district court for hearing the matter coming up formally yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
MASTERS|NCERS
 GUESTS FRIDAY
Local Chorus tO Entertain Irish-American Club at
 Regular Meeting

The Mastersingers will be the att traction ct meeting of the Irish American Social club at Eagles Hall on North Main street Friday even- ing. The chorus is directed bw Jo- Eeph H. Lezotte and is the only re- 1naining organized unit in the city at this time. President George T. Ryan has arranged for the appear ance of the chorus for variety at the regular bi-monthly meetings. At past gatherings prominent speakers have held the principal roles.
 The chorus numbers 20 voices and makes speciality of rendering old time tunes with novel arrangements.
 Plans for the annual St. Patrick's day observance will occupy much of the time allotted for discussion at the business meeting which will proceed the entertainment. In addition to activities in the future, plans will also be made to stimulate interest in the regular weekly dances held every Wednesday night at Eagles Hall. The organization is planning a smoker and contests for the club basketball team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
ADVISORY BOARD
 CHOSEN BY IVA
State Senator Francis w. Hogan Placed on C0f1-
 nlittee By Director

State Senator Francis w. Hogan of Torrington, deputy state motor vehicle. commissioner. has. been named 8 number of the Connecti- cut advisory committee of the Ma. tional Youth Administration, 1t was announced from Washington, D. o., today. The state advisory body, which was nominated by State MA Director Thomas J. Dodd, consists of leaders in practically every walk of life in Connecticut. The com- mittee makeup was approved by Aubrey w. Williams, national di- rector of the IVA.
 Others named to the advisory committee were Olcott King, com missioner of agriculture; Miss Helen Wood, director of the Connecticut State Employment Service; D. J. McNulty, sales manager of the Aluminium Company of America, Hartford; Lewis Fox, Hartford at- torney; Miss Catherine Grifflth, ex- ecutive secretary of the diocesan bureau, Hartford; Dr. Mark May, director of the Institute of Human Relations at Yale university; K. L. Messenger, chairman of the Youth Committee of the Connecticut Con- ference of Social Work, Hartford.
 Thomas Shea, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor: President James L. McConaughty of Wesleyan University; Dr. Kath- erine Blunt, president of Connecti- cut College for Women; Richard Healey of the Labor Department; Mrs. Arthur Mizener of New Haven; A. V. Bodine, owner of the Bodine Manufacturing Company, Bridge port; and Ameriko L. Scanzillo, Bridgeport attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
CLERGY TO CHANT OFFICE OF DEAD
Priests of Diocese to Pay Tribute to Late Father
 COffey

Local priests will join with clergy men from other cities and towns of the diocese at St. Joseph's cathedral in Hartford tonight to chant the impressive office of the dead for the late Rev. Stephen J. Coffey, nephew of the late Bishop John J. Milan and professor at St. Thomas semi- nary, who died Sunday.
 Most Reverend Maurice F. Me- Auliffe, bishop of Hartford, will be in charge of the exercises tonight. The body was brought to the ca- thedral yesterday afternoon and will remain in state until tomorrow morning, when pontifical mass of requiem will be sung by Bishop Me- Auliffe.
 The eulogy at the funeral mass will be delivered by Rev, James F. Timmins, chaplain at Mt. St. Joseph Academy, and associate editor of the Catholic Transcript.
 Burial will be in the family plot, Mt. St. Benedict cemetery, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
City Manager Plan
 Declared Efficient
Charles P. Taft Accounts Experiences in Cincinnati;
 Guest Speaker FIOnOred By Community Leaders

cities is cheaper and more efficient. Mir. Taft spoke of his actual ex- periences as city manager of Cin- cinnati, Ohio. He is the son of the late President Taft and the son. in-law of MT. and Mrs. Irving H. Chase of this city. He is a gradu- ate of Taft school in Watertown and of Yale law school.
 The lecture was preceded by a banquet at The Elton attended by 1E0 persons. At both the banquet and the lecture public officials and leaders of civic organizations were present. The dinner guests of hon. or included Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes, Horace D. Taft, uncle of the speaker and headmaster at Taft school, Mrs. J. Harold Root, president of the League of Women Voters, Irving H. Chase, presidents of the various local service clubs and William J. Pape.
 Reviews Record
 Ten years of city manager gov- ernment in Cincinnati were re- viewed by the speaker, who des- cribed the great economies brought about in the purchasing of sup plies, establishment of cash sur- pluses, reduction of city expenses, reduction of loss per capita from fire and vast public improvements.
 Political patronage under the or- dinary city form of government was decried by the speaker. The present government of Cincinnati, he de- clared, is up-to-date and efficient in every manner. Mir. Taft then explained the various functions of tho officials working under the city manager form of government.
 Dr. Charles L. Larkin presided at the lecture and during the question period that followed the lecture Herbert s. Smith, general secre- tary of the Y.M.C.A. was in charge. Attorney Walter Torrance was toastmaster at the banquet. Among the leaders of civic clubs introduced by him were: Mrs. Robert F. Birt of the Quota club, Paul Puzzo of the Unico club, Vernon E. Abel of the Civitan club, Adolph Raymond of the Lions club, Dr. Theodore F. Bevans of the Kiwanis club and Dr. William B. Greenburg of the Rotary club.
 Music during the evening was provided by Connie Bracken and her orchestra.
 Hartford Invites
 Tonight MT. Taft will speak on the subject in Hartford as the guest of the Hartford League of Women Voters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
5l9 APPLICATIONS
 FOR AID RECORDED

A total of 519 applications for old age assistance was received during October and November by the bu- reau of old age assistance in the state welfare department, according to an announcement by Edward H. Reeves of New Haven, director of the bureau. Tn October 48 applica- tions were received and in Novem- Der they totalled All.
 Estimates at the office of James Purcell, city accountant, place the number of men and women in the city eligible to pay the $3-a-head tax for the state fund at 48,000. More than 45,000 cards have been filed and 1t is expected that there win be nearly 5000 more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Doctor E. J. Godfrey
 Addresses Meeting

Sanitation, Hygiene and skin and scalp diseases were discussed by Health Officer Dr. E. J. Godfrey last night at The Elton before about 75 owners, managers and employees of local beauty parlors. The gath ering was sponsored by the Water bury Hairdressers and Cosmetolog- ists association. Miss Helen Foley, member of the state hairdressers' commission, also spoke. She dis cussed membership in the organiza- ton. Miss Inez Kelly entertained with two vocal solos, accompanied by Miss Georgianna Wolff. The group will meet again next Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

Plans for participation in the dedication of the new parish re- creation hall Sunday will be made at a meeting of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Holy Name So-- cieties this evening at 8 o'clock. Plans will also be made to cooper ate in making the parish card party Wednesday night 8 success.
 Rocco Ciampi will take charge of the senior or Italian speaking branch of the society while John A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Symphony Orchestra

Instrumentalists of every descrip- tion will be given an opportunity to become connected with the Lithu- anian Little Symphony orchestra at @ rehearsal of the players tonight in the orchestra rooms of St. Jo- sephs school at 9 o'clock. The bene- fits of membership will be to fur ther the musicians knowledge of music of the better type and to per- form in qualified company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
NURSE HEADS LEGION POST

Gilmore City, Ia.-(UP)-Miss Mary Malloy, a war nurse, is the first woman ever to be elected an American Legion post commander in Iowa. She was honored by the Gilmore City legionnaires. Her three years of war service made her elig- ible. Four brothers of Miss AGalloy were World war veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Trolley Hopping Stopped

Trolley Hopping Stopped
 Following a warning last week, youngsters who make a habit of stealing rides on the Town Plot trolleys have found other and safer recreation. Police were stationed at points along the line in an ef- fort to break up the pastine once and for all but their services were not needed. The police are still in the vicinity, however, and will re- main on duty. Plain clothes men have been riding on the trolleys for the past several days in an effort to catch the offenders.
 Rehearsals for St. Joseph s junior and senior choirs will take place in the singers headquarters in the Congress avenue school to- night with the younger group meet ing at 6:45 o'clock and the seniors at 7:30. Both rehearsals will be under the direction of Professor Alexander Aleksis. Membership ln both organizations has been placed open and those desiring to become officiated with either groups are asked to report at tonight's re- hearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
NOTED SCULPTRESS
 TO LECTURE HERE

MES Augusta Savage, colored sculptress, spoke Sunday night at the South Federated church on the work of Q number of negro artists. Mis- Savage. one of 14 children of a poor southern preacher, farmer and carpenter, is internationally fa- nous as Q sculptress and is director of the Savage Studios in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
Church Groups Meet
 Again This Evening
Mount Carmel Societies to Complete Plans for Dedica
 ton of Recreation Hall Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

Savino, president of the junior branch will be chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03
TWO INDIANA TOWNS VANISH

Marion, Ind.-(UP)-In 1880, Puc- kett and Weaver were listed as towns in the Grant county direc- tory. The towns since have vaniSh- ed and their names will not appear in this years directory. Only one person claims he is resident of the communities. Their buildings are deterioated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-03

Charles P. Taft, IT, speaking be- fore an audience of 700 last night at the Waterbury Women's club auditorium, declared that the city manager form of government for
The Washington times., 1935-08-30

Sox, who acted as spokesman for
Lou Comiskey, adopted more Oh
less the same attitude. He was
not in favor Of night baseball
himself, but if some one else
wanted it and needed it, why the
White Sox would not be too VIC
lently opposed to those clubs
playing under lights.
But would Chicago take up the
night game?
I'VE know nothing about night
baseball" Grabiner said. I'VE
cannot place ourselves in a posi-.
ton of making statements and
then, upon investigation of con.
ditionS, taking a different stand.
Was this guarded statement in
fluenced in the slightest degree
by the fact that the Chicago Cubs
are alleged to be in favor of night
baseball?
1--WE do not know anything
about the Cubs and their at
titude on night baseball" came
the emphatic answer. 1--WE have
held no conferences with the
Cubs. They have been very
busy trying to win ball games,
and so have we. For a while
we were quite successful. We
hope to surge forward again.
eve have read many Of the
pros and cons on night base.
ball." Grabiner continued.
much of this reflects the atti-
tude of the writer toward the
sport"
Was it not true that the White
Sox played night game in Hous
ton, Tex, a few years ago, and
was it not in that game that Ted
Lyons hurt his arm so badly that
he was almost lost to the game?
II never wanted to play that
blankety blank game in the first
place." shouted the sauve Mr..
Grabiner, forgetting his manner
of soft speech and diplomatic
manner. II wouldn't play any
game that would endanger the
ball players of my club, if /
were the owner"
The Washington times., 1935-08-30
Engage
In Twin Bill

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 90
The Alexandria Eagles diamond.
erS play a twin-bill' at Baggett'5
stadium Sunday, facing Claren-
don A. C. in the first game at
LAS O'Clock, and Georgetown A.
c. in the night cap.
The Eagles will practice tomor.
row at 4:30 on Haydon's Field.
Coach Zimmerman requests all
players to report.
The Alexandria Police nine fell
before the Baltimore Coppers at
Baggett's stadium, al, yesterday
in their annual game.
Henry Sherry was the winning
pitcher and granted the Alexan-
drians seven bingles.
A two-goame series for next
year was arranged at the banquet
which followed.
Paul Humphreys has been
elected manager of the Virginia
Athletic Club senior gridmen.
Qualifying rounds in the Mems
and Women's club championship
golf tournament at the Belle Ha.
ven club begin tomorrow. Over
rs players will take part.
Johnny Bozek, star Washington
player, has been signed to per.
form with the st. Mary's Celtics
and will appear in the state
championship series at Richmond.
The D. c. Reformatory guards
pistol team chalked up their Sec
ond win over the Virginia stats
police team by score of 152
points.
Captain Hinson of the victorS
was the high scorer for his team,
while Stafford lead the state cops.