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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21
Ancient Prize Fighters
Had to Battle to Death

In ancient Rome the gladiators who
correspondent to our pugilists were paid
nothing. They were usually war cap
fives whom no one would ransom and
whom the nossessor had no other con
venienf means Of disposing OF. He
fed them, put them through course
OF training. and then armed them anil
sent them into the arena. They hal
to fight. willing or not: and. moreover,
had to fight hard. for only death ended
a match, and unless a man killed his
opponent he would be killed by him
ii was understood also. comments II
writer In the Detroit News, that II
fighter showed cowardice his owner
would extinguish him by slow torture.
These regulations lent to the con-
bat an element OF sincerity which
modern ones sometimes lack. II was
very seldom that a gladiator did d
rubber leg act, took dive. or grinned
at the audience until he had the point
OF his sword on his PROSTATE antag
onIst's throat.
Frequently a whole troop OF gladla-
tors would be engaged at once. Julius
Caesar. who had uncommonly large
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

early "cnnsummation of commercial
agreement between Canada and the
United States" referring TO 'onr two
peoples. each independent In them
selves, closely knit by ties OF blood
and common heritage. with standards
of life substantially the saSe."
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21
ADVENTURES
CLUB
@a@N
II Am a Dead Man I"
BY FLOYD GIBBONS.
Famous Headline Hunter.

ND shake hands with former Corpse Leo Brown Leo he had
\ the privilege of committing suicide living
It. lie heads his soryas do the columnwith Il Am Dead
Man. and you believe everything in the he's
right.
happened In the of a The
eng from strange emonton lie
night lie dreamed that he pulling his
dream like
OF the fobodng
through the 1t
through
watched
unnecessary
fully speeding
How 1t Feels to Discover You're Dead.
He bought
car to fully stop got and opened his
re " pretty safe on the and breathed sigh Of relief But
that of relief
safe and sound Leo he was dead
Yes th O
paper Leo spread
his sightless Here
ROXBUKY MAN COMMITS
Leo Brown Cuts Throat u City Hospital
There nj
Leo looked around him curlonsly
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21
The Term Honeymoon"

Harold Malcolm krebs. supervising
etymologist Of the California state de-
partment Of agriculture. traces the
term honeymoon to ancient Babylon.
II was the custom Of Babylonlans to-
smear honey on the bricks over the
door OF the house Of newlyweds." he
says. For % days after the marriage
the aroma OF the honey chung to the
mouse. and the newlyweds were sup
posed thereby TO acquire sweetness
which tempered the remainder Of their
lives. With the 28 days constituting
the length OF the four phases OF the
moon the period was called honey
MOON"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

supplies of captives, once put on a
show involving 800 pairs.
All this was without any recon-.
pense to the fighters, except that If
they won In the first contest thee
could live until they LOST In the next
And the promoter, who staged the
shows at Ills own expense to enter
tain the popnlace. got no financial
profit either. except that when his cap.
tives had killed each other he no longer
had to feed them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21
SLOT MACHINE MESSAGES

Making or cancelling engagements
is easy for the user of device
known as the 'Notlfcator." developed
In England for use In railway sta
lions and stores and at large public
gatherings, says Popular Science
Monthly. BY stepping upon a small
platform and dropping coin In a
slot. the patron exposes slowly
moving paper roll on which he may
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

Morse code signals flashed by
lamp on the telepiione.Iess Papa
Stour Island OF the Shetland group
summoned a doctor and nurse from
the mainland the other night. The
lamp signals explained an inhabItant
had been taken III and needed an Inn
mediate operation. The doctor and
nurse rushed to the patient In life
boat.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

so ella on, says:
Confidence has re-
turned to the Unit
ed States, fear has
declined, monetary
Y e / 0 c | [ y will In
crease. There will
be an immediate
boom-first, In con-
sumner goods; sec
ond, In plant and
machinery third.
In housing indus
tries. y
The British ma
jor-m a y all h e
sa VS. b g verified
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

write message to a friend. The
message remains In view for two
hours. Several rolls are provided on
the machine. SO that a large number
of messages can be accommodated.
Such messages include explanations
for unkept appointments.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

Speaking In Arlington national Gem
try that there Is danger Of war. urging
adequate defense on land. on sea, and
In air"
He knows, as does everybody. that
under the water. Is most important.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21

A man doesn't care much what the
world thinks Of him II 1t thinks he's
brainy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-11-21
BRISBANE
THIS WEEK '
A Cheerful Briton
That German Steel
We Go Up to IA Miles
IT.

OaHBtr 10 IntIr oOuIs
Maj. l.. B. Angas. British financier,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Personal.
World KnoDn ScuLptorWiH Be Women's Club Guest

of the French Academy. She has completed busts of many noted personages in this country and abroad.
 Her talk will describe her work in a non-technical manner and a clever exhibition of actual model ing will also be featured. At the early age of twenty she was award ed by Albert of Belgium, her coun- try's most important decoration, Knight of the Order of Leopold.
 The committee in charge of the meeting includes: Mrs. Arthur Barnard, chairman of the program committee assisted by Mrs. George c. Erskine, Mrs. Carl c. Gulliver, Mrs. Arthur H. Goepel, Mrs. James T. Kemp and Mrs. Starbuck B. Sprague.
 There will be a lounge tea fol- lowing the lecture with Mrs. Robert Strohacker, chairman assisted by Miss E. Louise Coe, Mrs. Frederick A. Jackie, Mrs. Arthur E. Langley, Mrs. Robert E. Platt, Mrs. Raymond D. Schroeder and Mrs. Edmund Spicer.
 Mrs. Lewis A. Merrill will pre- side at the business meeting pre- ceeding the lecture.
 A board meeting will be held at 1:45 o'clock at the club house on the same day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
EUergreer1 Court Has
 Meeting And Social

The quarterly meeting of the "past ofiicers" of Evergreen court, No. 2, Order of the Amaranth, was held at the home of Edwin K. Diver, Nauga- tuck, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. After a short business meet ing, the session was closed and the evening was given over to a general good time. Joseph Barrett rendered several vocal selections accompan- fed on the guitar. Miss Marjorie Doolittle, age 10 years of Platts Mills gave wonderful exhibition of tap dancing. Her brother, Clifford Doo- little, died equally well in singing folk songs accompanying himself on the guitar. These two children are really very talented and give per- formance that is superior to some professionals.
 Beecher Woodside did some nice work on mouth organ accompanied by the two guitars and the piano. After a general songfest in which all joined in there were several reel tations by various members. A buff fet luncheon was served and an hour of general visitation was enjoyed. The following were present: Edwin K. Diver, president; Mrs. Grace Wenzel, secretary; w. L. White, Mr. White, vice president; Mrs Elizabeth and Mrs. L. A. Rose, MT. and Mrs. F. E. Rodeck, Mrs. H. s. Senior, MT and Mrs. Seth Bailey, Mrs. Anna Lyons, Mrs. Mildred Hoyt, MT. and Mrs. A. H. Diver, Mrs. F. c. Marg- grof, Mrs, F. A. Huber, Mrs. Sarah Patchen, E. J. Diver, J. Barrett, Miss Priscolla c. Diver, Mrs. Fitch Dooo- little, Miss Marjorie Doolittle, Cliff ford Doolittle, Edwin A. Diver, Jr., Beecher Woodside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Weddings
HARYIS-O,LEAR

HARV1S-OLEAR
 The wedding of Miss Eva OLear daughter of MT. and Mrs. Andrew OLear of Barnes street to Joseph Jarvis, son of MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Harvis of Hill street took place on Sunday at the Russian Orthodox church with Rev. Pe- ter Dzubay officiating. The cere- mony took place at 12 o'clock, noon. and during the service selections were given by the choir. A recep- ton followed at Bellevue lake for 200 guests.
 The bride was given in mar riage by her brother, Peter OLear. Her maid of honor was Miss Anna Granatuck and the bridesmaid was Miss Helen Kow- lila of Watertown. Michael Kavu- la was usher, and Peter OLear, the brides brother, was best man.
 The brides dress was of white chiffon velvet, made in Princess Maria style and her veil which was of tulle was of finger tip length. She carried white chrys- anthemums. Both her attendants wore tropical blue crepe and car- ried yellow chrysanthemums. The gown worn by the brides mother was of green crepe and she wore a corsage of roses.
 Z The couple are now on 8 motor trip through New York state and upon returning will live at 36 Crown street. The bride is travel ing ina costume of jungle green with brown accessories. Out of town guests included those from Oakville, Watertown, Danbury, Seymour, Ansonia, Meriden, Yon- kers and Mount Vernon, N. Y., Elizabeth and Bayonne, N. J., and. New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Glare C. Sn,ith
 WEI Wed To-day

The wedding of Miss Clare c. Smith, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Milton Smith of Pine Orch- ard to Sidney Webb Moves, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs. Sidney Webb Moves of Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. will take place this afternoon at in the Smith home. Rev. Herbert Gallaudet, uncle of the bride, vii officiate at the wedding, which will be attended by members of the immediate fami- lies.
 Mrs. Richard Fabian of Windsor, the former Miss Ellen Gallaudet of Pine Orchard, will be her cousins only attendant. M. Pierpont Warner of Easton, Pa, will be best man.
 Following a wedding trip the young couple will reside in Dobbs Ferry, N. Y,
 Today's bride, a member of the Junior league, attended Westover school and made her debut in 1881. MT. Moves was graduated from Hotchkiss in 1929 and from Yale in 1883. He is now with the Manu- featuring Trust Co.,, in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18

in a gown of sapphire blue trans parent velvet trimmed with gold accessories and she wore a sapphire blue velvet turban with a nose veil. Her arm bouquet consisted of Jona- than Hill roses. The maid of honor wore a frock of amethyst transpar- ent velvet with which she wore silver accessories and a turban cor responding in shade and material to her frock. She carried an arm bou- quet of butterfly roses. The dress of the brides mother was cellophane striped velvet and she wore ma- roon transparent velvet dress and also wore a corsage of gardenias.
 A reception was held at Long Acre inn for the members of the immediate families following the ceremony. MT. Whitaker and his bride left pn an unannounced wed- ding trip, the bride wearing a brown travelling suit with accessories to correspond. Upon their return they will reside at 174 willow street.
 The bride is 8 graduate of Wilby high school and the bridegroom is graduate of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Couple Observe
 Tenth Anniuersar,

A tenth wedding anniversary was celebrated on Saturday evening in honor of MT. and Mrs. Paul Lorton of Ives street at their home. The couple were presented with many beautiful gifts. A varied program of entertainment, including comic skit, was enjoyed during the eve- ming. A delicious supper was served. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Ralph Gallo, MT. and Mrs. William Masone, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Puzzo, MT. and Mrs. Thomas DiLeo, MT. and Mrs. Buddy Mazzalupo, MT. and Mrs. Frank Mazzalupo, MT. and Mrs. J. Ricella, MT. and Mrs. Harry Di- Costanzo, MT. and Mrs. Sal Lucia, Miss Eleanor Ferrari, George Gel gauda and MT. and Mrs. Paul Lor- ton.
 Lord Kitchener post, British War Veterans, will sponsor 8 dance to- morrow night in Hibernian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Children Of Mary
 Card Party Tonight

A large attendance has been pre- dicted for the card party to be held this evening under the auspices of the Children of Mary Sodality or St. Ann's parish which will take place in the basement of the church. In addition to many beautiful prizes there will be an award for the hold CT of the lucky ticket given at the door.
 The committee in charge will in- clude: Louise Leblanc, Irene Can- tin, Margaret Sullivan, Irene Bro deur, Lucy Chagnon, Georgette Le- Bonne, Germaine Chabot, Lucille Michaud, Loretta Leblanc and Lo- retta Trepanier.
 Last night miscellaneous show CT was given at the home of Miss Virginia Reagan in honor of Miss Mary Murrican of Sperry street who is to be married soon to Maurice Wilson. Games, singing and danc- ing were enjoyed. The guests 1n- cluded: Mrs. P. Quinlan, Mrs. M. Noonan, Mrs. Keyser, Mrs. K. Mur- rican, Mrs. w. Reagan, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. M. Donahue, Mrs. Hapenny, and Mrs. William Conaty of Shell ton. Misses Lucy O'Neill, Marie Bol- liveau, Johanna Sheehan, Mary Ariola, Evelyn Coletta, Peggy Me- Carthy, Jean Cornier, Mrs. Mary Rebino, MargueriteI Mullins, Irene Perigarde, Ruth Eeary, Margaret Kumpikevick, K. McGarrity, Helen Wicket, Katherine Monahan, Mary Rafferty, Sophie Norecka, Anna Wicket, A. Carusillo, Anna Versickas Virginia Starr, Anna Ryan, Rather inc Houlihan, Ruth Healey, Mary Martin, Helen Povilaitis, Margaret Sheehan, Josephine Reagan and Virginia Reagan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18

A banking of palms, ferns and yellow and white chrysanthemums formed the background for the wedding of Miss Dorothy Eleanor Shove, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Raymond Shove of South Elm street and Gordon Robert Whitaker, son of Capt. and Mrs. Robert Whittak- CT of Cooke street which took place today at 1915 o'clock at Trinity crurch. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis of St. Johns church offlciated at the ceremony assisted by Rev Roger B. T. Anderson of Trinity church. While the guests were assembling and during the services a program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Fannie Mccormack assisted by a vocal trio consisting of Rober Whitaker, Jr., and Leon and George Duley.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father and had as her only attendant, her sister, Miss Florence Evelyn Shove. Francis x. Clark, a cousin of the bridegroom, attended MT. Whitaker as best man.
 The bride was becomingly attired
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
NORMAND-LAING

MT. and Mrs John Laing of Park road announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret, to A. Ellis Nor- mand, son of MT. and Mrs. Myron Normand of Stamford, Conn. Miss Laing was graduated from the Wa terbury hospital school of nursing, and studieda for 8 year at the Bos- ton University Medical school. MT. Normand is a graduate of New York university, and is associated with his father in business in Stam- ford. The marriage took place on Wednesday. October 16, in White Plains, New York. They are motor ling through Canada and upon re- turning will take up residence in Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
The Play

The Play
 The ten of spades was won by the declarer with the ace. Most players would start the club suit now and hope that the finesse would work. Of course, 1t would fail and East would run off five spade tricks, setting the contract two tricks.
 MT. Handel decided not to re- sort to the club f1nesse unless forc- ed to. So he first of all ran off three diamond tricks and then cashed three heart tricks. On the third heart, East was forced to discard down to the king-queen-jack of spades and the king jack and small club, or four spades and two clubs.
 In either case all the declarer had to do now is lead the nine of spades from dummy which East is forced to win and East can cash either his four spades or three spades and then q club later on.
 Either way. the declarer will make Copyright 1885, NE'A Service. Incl his contract of three no trump.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
St. ELizabeth's ALIn,nde Arranges Yearly Calendar

The fall meeting of the Water bury Chapter, College of St. Eliza beth Alumnae was held last even- ing at Lift-the-Latch Inn, with Miss Helen M. Mccarthy, president, presiding. As guests of the asso- ciation were Miss Rita McCann and Miss Marguerite Kennaugh, the new members who were intro- duced to the group.
 Plans were discussed for the ac- tivities which are to be sponsored during the remainder of this year, and chairmen named for the com- mittees. During the month of November the chapter shall hold its annual Communion Breakfast un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Johr, Rossi Guest
 At FarelueH Party

Joseph Cunningham of Silver street was host Saturday evening at a farewell party in honor of John Rossi of Silver street, who has left to enter McAllister's School of Elm balming in New York City. MT. Ros- si was presented a travelling bag by those attending who were: the Misses Cornelia Schullo, Florence N. Sciullo, Mary Sciullo, Constance Ciaccio, Melba Rossi, Corinne Rossi, Georgiana Stevens, Florence Sciul- 10, Marie Cunningham, Mrs. Thom- as Doherty, Miss Nancy Sheehy of Bristol, Miss Marion Welch of Bris- tol and John Rossi, Henry Mini- cucci, Louis Dichele, James Tobin, Joseph Membrino, Joseph O'Connor Anthony Rossi, John DiMatteo, Jo- seph Cunningham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18

der the direction of Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick. Miss Josephine Pope shall be in charge of the dance to be held during the Christmas holidays, while Miss Kate Joan Kil- martin shall take care of the char ity activities of that season.
 Among those present were: Mar guerite Kennaugh, Rita McCann, Lucy Bowes, Julie McGrath, Ag- nes Fitzpatrick, Margaret Maloney, Mrs. Augustine Maloney, Madeline Tierney, Josephine Pope, Alice Me- Linden, Kate Kilmartin, Nancy De- laney, Mrs. Alec Schmidt, Marie Watts, Marion Cassin, Kathryn Hayes, Mae. Shanaharl, Mrs Edward Mcdonald, Catherine Maloney, Gen. evieve Carolan, Helen M. Mccarthy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18

Mrs. Frederick W. Holcomb and Misses Martha and Nancy Holcomb of Prospect street are guests at the Waldorf Astoria in New York city for several days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Roderick have returned to their home in Wa tertown after spending several days in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest D'Ambrosi of East Main street have returned after spending few days in New York.
 Mr.and Mrs. Giacomo A. Lombar- di of Washington, D. c. entertained recently for Miss Mollie Petrocelli, a student at Catholic university and for Miss Marie Rosanelli, senior at Trinity college.
 Miss Katherine Hartigan of Meri- den road is spending a few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kilmartin of Addison street are spending sev- eral days in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Future Bride Is
 Guest At ShouUer

A shower was given recently by Mrs. William Clark of Southbury in compliment to Miss Ruth Clark of Bronx avenue who is to be married to Leslie Schofield of Naugatuck. The bride to be was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those present were: Misses Lorna Reed, Mary Martino, Hazel Clark, Kay Darling, Mary Bergantino, Ruth Clark, and Mrs. Albert Ashmore, Mrs. Robert Feest, Mrs. Peter Kelly and Mrs. William Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Solution to Previous Contract

Solution to PreVlOuS contract
 Problem
 At the summer session of the Na- tional Championship Tournament of the American Bridge League a pair event is conducted in honor of the president. in which no quali- fled master is eligible to participate. This contest this year proved unusually popular. The winners, J. Weisman and Herbert Goldsmith, became qualified Masters as they were awarded six Master points each.
 Here's one of the unusual hands that came up in that contest. M. Handel of New York City received top score on the board by playing the hand cleverly at no trump. MT. Handel says, "The moral of this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18

hand is, avoid taking a finesse un- less absolutely necessary"
 The Bidding
 When North bid a club and east overcalled with 8 spade. MT. Kan del in the South bid one no trump to show the spade suit stopped. Of course, North with his exceptional ly strong hand was justified in jumping to three no trump.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18

Suzanne Silvercruys Farnum, world known sculptor, will be the guest speaker at the Waterbury Women's club on Tuesday after noon at 3 o'clock.
 Mrs. Farnham has received one of the highest honors which France can bestow on 8 sculptor-Officer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Weddings
Sorority Elects .New Officers

Oficers were elected at the week ly meeting of the Beta Landa Alpha sorority last night at the home of Miss Gertrude Ladden, Jane True love succeeded Betty McGrath as president. Gertrude Ladden was re- elected treasurer. Luncheon was served following the meeting. Those present included Kay Karanvan, Mary E: Harmon, Gertrude Ladden, Rita Moore, Betty McGrath, Mil- dred Bowling and Jane Truelove.
 The annual grand lodge inspec- ton will be held November 21, 1t was announced at the meeting of Canton T. R. Martin in Odd Fel- lows hall. Lodges from several other cities have been invited to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Personal

Misses Helen and Frances Martin have returned to their home on Washington street after spending several days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB


 Top scorers in last evenings Ses- sion of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John 0. Moriarty were: Arthur Parent and Loretta Nelson, 68; Mae Lannen and Mae Mccarthy, 63 and East and West, Mrs. Frank Johnson and Miss Mar garet Jackson, 68h; Kay Dillman and Helen McGee, 61.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: LaBonne- Nelson, BOA; John- son. Brennan, 300h; 6ynott- Bergen, 200; Birdsall- Jaeger, 299h; Holland Malia, 29715; Croke- Reichenbach 296h.
 PEQUOT BRIDE CLUB
 In last nights session of the Pe- quot Bridge club conducted by Mrs. George Pierpont, top scorers were John Luddy and Mrs. George Pierpont, 32; Raymond Wrenn and Miss Margaret Miller, 28: and Glen Gtoyer and Mis Helen Desconteatix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-18
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY soc~aHarv oS fine Annerlcan Rrfdpe Ye09ue

Three No Trump Can Made Here if You Can Avoid Lead
 ing Up to Dummys Ace-Q Queen
Evening star., 1935-11-07
BANK CLERK BANS
MOVIE ROMANCE
He'll Pay Checks for Jean Parker
and Self or Won't Go Out,
So They Don't Go.

b. the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, November AS
serting I'm no gigolo." Francis Lucus
Of Los Angeles, bank clerk, has de-
clared his romance with Jean Parker,
film actress. Is over.
Miss Parker is q fine girl" said
Lucus, but you can't gear . bank
clerks S65-a-month existence with
the somewhat hectic life of screen
star earning more than 50 times that
amount and produce . smooth-run-
ming matrimonial situation"
Miss Parker. who arrived In New
York yesterday from Europe, recently
told friends here: There Is still only
one love in my life, and he is Francis
Luc,E."
"rm no gigoio," continued Lucus.
"I'n pay my way and that of the girl
friend or I won't 60. I haven't got
q car. I help support my mother.
and after buying . few clothes-well.
there isn't much out Of SIS a month
for entertainment.
That's the main reason for our
breaking UP. but not the only one.
Jean has been having to run around
with this studio pet and that studio
pet and I didn't like it, and I know
for a fact that Jean was told she
would have to shelve me or shefve
her career.
"And besides, I'm interested In an
other girl" he added.