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The Washington times., 1935-10-04

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studies. She will stick pretty
close to Poughkeepsie until
the Thanksgiving holidays,
when she will join her par
ents here to enjoy those few
days of festivities.
Midmi'S eldest house, sit
uGted on q busy corner Of
the business district, soon
is to be moved and its place
taken By a parking station.
The home, built IN 1899
By Henry w. Flagler, Flor
ida pioneer, is O1Uned by
State Senator John W.
Watson. 1t aUiU lose its
title as the city's oldest
residence 1Ohen it is moved
outside Miami.
Senator Watson, 1Oho
UGs once mayor, enter
tanned many famous guests
in his home, among them
President William Ho1Cdrd
Taft and William Jennings
Bryan.
Mrs. Alice Nibley Smoot,
whose beautifully coiffed
hair is the cause of much
comment among her friends,
is coming closer to town this
winter. She plans to lease
her Kennedy-Wa apart
ment and take up her resi-
dence at the Mayflower.
The modest home in North
ampton, Mass, where the late
Calvin Coolidge resided for
many years, has been rented
and will open as a tea room
and gift shop next month.
The parlor Of the residence,
part of a duplex house on
Massasoit Street, rented by
Mr.. Coolidge for $50 a
month, will be kept as a
Coolidge memorial, according
to the lessees, the Misses K.
Lucille and Edna G. Crit
filth.
Special Coolidge dishes
will be served and the house
will be furnished with Colo
nial furniture. It has been
vacant for months.
It is understood Mrs. Cool
idge approves the proposed
memorial room.
Saw Mary Dwight the
other day. She was wear
ing most fetching costume
of pastel shades. She was
bare-headed and the sun
shining down on her blonde
head made it look like a
golden helmet. Mary has
gone to New York city for
a stay of several days.
When she returns to her
home on Connecticut Ave-
nue. there will doubtless be
several very new and very
good-looking additions to
her wardrobe.
Little Ethel Worthington
has returned to her studies
at the Finch School and
wont be back until the holi-
days. The family is sadly
separated. Mrs. Ralph
Worthington is remaining
in her apartment in town
and of course Marion, now
Mrs. Keith Adam Luke, is
making her home in New
York.
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Diplomatic and Official Notes
RETURNS FROM NEW YORK TODAY
Minister of Ecuador Is in. Town
Again After Visit at
Military Academy

The Minister of Ecuador, Senor Captain
Colon Eloy Alfaro, returned to Washington
this morning and rejoned Nine Afaro their apartment
at the Mayfower Hotel after spending days in New
York During his visit to the metropolis he to West
Point to his two sons Colon Eloy jr and jaime who
are members of the ''plebe" class.
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Farewell Party
omorroW

Rev. James Ryan, who will
leave the Capital shortly to be.
come the Bishop of Omaha, will
be the guest in whose honor
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty will
entertain at dinner tomorrow
evening at the Army and Navy
Country Club.
~
Gen. M. A. w. Shockley has
arrived in Washington for duty
at the Army Medical Center
from the Letterman General
Hospital in San Francisco. He
is accompanied by Mrs. Shock
ley.
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The Secretary of the Treasury
and Mrs. Morgenthau, who are
now in Spain, are expected to
sail for this country on October
20 and on their return to Wash
ington will be at 2101 R Street,
the house which they have
leased for the winter.
%%k
DR.. and Mrs. Merton A. Eng
lish will entertain at a dinner
party at the Shoreham Hotel
ballroom this evening for their
daughter, Miss Mildred English,
and Mr.. Winton Elliott, whose
wedding will take place tomor-
row, and members of their bridal
party, following a wedding re-
hearsal at st. Adams Church.
-
Leaves by Motor
Mr.. H. F. Feaver, former Sec
retary at the Canadian legation,
has given up his house in
Georgetown and left by motor
for Ottawa, where he will as
sumo his new duties in the home
office.
+
Col. Kenyon Joyce, comman-
dant of Fort Myer, who has been
in Europe several weeks, landed
in New York yesterday on the
Manhattan and is expected to
come Immediately to Washing.
ton.
DIR. and Mrs. G. V. Hilborn,
Of Preston, Ontario, are spend
ing a few days at the Mar
Unique.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
CRUELTY ALLEGED

Divorce on grounds of cruelty and intemporance Is sought by f1vh Waters in n petition filed today m superior court against Edward Waters. They were married Iuiy 4. 1921. Change of name to Eva Grenler Is also asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
John c. Gilmartin
 To Direct Weekly
 Matches On. Radio
First Contest Scheduled For Thursday, February 7h With Entries From Various Public and ParOchial
 Schools = Prizes to Be Awarded Winners

A spelling contest open to all school children of the city with prizes to be given weekly and n grand prize for the winner of the final competition will be sponsored by radio station WATR beginning Thursday afternoon, February T. studio officials announced today.
 John c. Gilmartin, principal of Duggan and Begnal schools and widely known authority on vocabI- iary building, will supervise the contest and will direct the inltiql program, scheduled for 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The contest is the first of It's kind 10 be spon- sored locally and Is part Of q cam pafgn being carried on throughout the country by various chains to develop tho importance of radio In education.
 The first program will begin d' 4:55 o'clock and students intend- ing to participate are urged to call at the studio adn register as soon as possible because of the large number of contestants expected. Registrations may be made atjany time during the day. Teachers will be selected by MT Gilmartin to con duct each successive program.
 Audience to Judge
 The radio audience will be given an opportunity to take part In Judging the winners. Ten sen- tenccs will be read by the director during each program and listeners may copy the sentence and under line the correct spelling of desig- mated word. At the conclusion Of the prgoram the correct spelling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
BASIS
 OF $1O,OOO SUIT
John A. GalgOt Asks Dani- ages of Alleged Willimafl-
 tic Car Operator

John A. Galgot, whose wife Beatrice was killed in an automo- bile accident October goth at East Hampton. today filed suit for 310.- 900 damages against the driver of the car that Is alleged to have caused the fatality. Charles E. White of Willimafftic. The papera were filed today in supeHior court
 Mir Galgot. suing as adnDinistra- tor of his wife's estate, states Mrs Galgot was on her way to visit relatives in Taunton, Mass, when she met with death. The car in which she was riding, driven by a relative, developed Hat tire.
 While she was standing beside the car watching the tire be- ing changed the defendant ap- preached at a reckless rate of speed and drove his machine into her, pinning her between his. car and the machine out of which she had just stepped.
 The impact caused death almost insta ntancously, says the com plaint. 't'
 The defendant is charged, with nesligences@in that the car was op- erated in 6 reckless fashion, and caused the rnishap. despite the fact that there was clear view of the highway for 1,500 feet either way from where the woman was stand ing. say .,,.
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will be given.
 Every student in the city in both parochial and public schools, Is eligible for the contest. Appropri- ate prizes will be given each week. end and silver loving cup will be presented to the winner of the finals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
ATR Announces Spelling Contests for School Children
HELEN GARREN IN
 HILL STAGE SHOW
Imelda Casey Arranging Dance Numbers for Min-
 StreI Tomorrow Night

Entertainment lovers will gather at Buckingham hall to-mororw night at which time the Washing ton Hill A. c. will offer it's an- nual musical revue and dance. The event promises to be one of the highlights in local entertainment circles. So great has been the demand for reservations that 1t was deemed necessary to place rush tickets on sale for those who plan to make their purchase at the door.
 The cast, a splendid one, will be directed by William Clasby, we'll known in the ranks of Waterbury theatrical productions and the fea- tured soloists include Charles Con- ner, Francis Sheehan, Edward Stack, Mae Howard, Batty Dwyer, Cliff McHale and Helen Garren. There will be many novel features that certainly should capture the fancy of those in attendance. Miss 1melda Casey has arranged for the dance numbers that will be seen on the program with little Jean Martin being starred in this role.
 In the person of the ends, Cliff McHale and his partner, Helen Garren, just challenge their pros pectlve audience to find material that has been presented to a crowd assembled on such an occasion be- fore. f
 The event has received the com plete cooperation of the boys on the Hill and they feel sure they have something sure to please everyone. Dancing after the show will be an added feature with Timmie Grove and his Colonials furnishing the music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
Community Supports
 Council Suggestion
Local Group Backed in Recommendation That Condon
 Give Favorable Consideration to Mary COngdOn
WATERVILLE

job In opening most streets. This condition could be rcmedied if car owners wouhl make an effort to park their cars In their drIveways at times of snow storms. thus leav- ing tho street clear for the snow blows.
 < Full Program
 The members of Casper $. Davis. .Jr Post No 13G face full program for the month of February as fol- Jews: Friday, February 1st. dance sponsored by the fife, drum and bugle corps of the post at SpraSue grammar school gymna1um; Mon- day. February 4th. regular pos, meeting social at Foresters Hall: Friday evening. February 8th. card party of St Michaers Ladies Aid society at St Michael's parish. or which the post is cooperating in ar expression of appreciation for tho use Of St Michaefs hall during thc period when tho post was being or ganized: Tuesday. February l2th free band concert by the ,FER.' band open to the public Of Water vile, sponsored by tho post q Sprague grammar school gymna Slum; Wednesday, February 18th meeting of the second district al Mcriden: Thursday, February l4tl Valentine dance to be given by the post at Sprague grammar school gymnasium: Monday. February 18th. regular monthly meeting of the post and the occasion of the official visit of District COmmar der Albert Fabian of Hamden and members of his staff. Staff mcm bership William Miller of Weth- crsHeld, chairman, well known leg less World war veteran will also visit the post.
 Parent Teacher Association
 Tho February meeting of the Waterville Parent-Teacher associa- tion will take place at Sprague gymnasium on Tuesday afternoon of next week. February 9th at 7 o'clock. Mrs Clifford Thompson Of Wallingford, one Of the state offl cers of the Connecticut Congress of Parent Teacher groups will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
April 26 Designated
 As Tercentenary Day
State Commission Makes Recommendation on Open- ing Date of 3OOth Anniversary of States Founding

, state, emphasizing In some manner tho part which religion has played in the history of the colony and state. Union services may be held in some cities.
 That later in the week of .oc- tober 9th there be reception In the state library for guests and delegates, to be followed < by
 meeting at another suitable place with addresses by distinguished speakers commemorating the ac- complishments of the citizens dur ing three hundred years.
 "That, In the same week. there be an impressive parade through the central streets of Hartford. It will be composed of units of the military and naval forces and oth- CT organizations, with historical and artistic floats representing the civil,s industrial and business interests of the State" l Oldest House In U. S. The commission advocates the appropriation ofsan amount by the general assembly for the re- storation of the Henry Whitfield house in Guilford, the oldest stonc house In the United States, as q permanent memorial of the Tef- centenary. The report calls at tention to the fact that at tho time of the Maryland Tercentcn- ary in 1034, that state apprOpriG- ted for the restoration of one or more of It's historic buiidinss, over two hundred and fifty thous- and dollars, an amount equal to the entire request to the general assembly for Terccntendry pur- poses by the Connecticut Commis- sion. s& s A large number of local cele- brations are planned for the sum- mer, consisting of exhibitions of special significance in the several towns, Interesting meetings, cole orful pageants and tableaux, and other exercises. Family reunions and similar gatherings are being encouraged. The commission, TO- quests that an appropriation be made to 1t for distribution among such towns as shall appear to need and deserve support in maturing their plans for these celebrations. It is the hope Of the commission the report says, that worthy com memoratlve ode or poem VIII sbc forthcoming which may bc printed and distributed.
 Tho report reviews many pro. Jccts which have been carried out and other plans in the process of completion. More than fifty-eight thousand copies have been distri-
 buted of series of phamphlets
 relating to important events in Connecticut history. Other phump-
 let's arc In preparation for publi- cation. The authors all have con- tributed their services.
 Pamphlets Distributed
 Two phamphlets designed to in- crease the study of Connecticut
 history were arranged in coliabo. ..- ation with the state Board of Edu. cation and distributed free to- the schools of the state. There have
 been prepared scenarios for Biin. pie pageants of coiorfui episod cr
 In the history Of trc colony for
 school and public use during the | winter. ~ f 2 An attractive medal, which, 4 collectors consider "one of the beat in recent ycars,v has been issued
 U r q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
BADGER PROPOSES
 MOTOR BOAT BILL
WOlcOtt Republican Would Limit Speed of Hitch.
 cock Vehicles
BY WILLIAM MOIsIARTY Especial Legislative RcpOrtcr)

Claude Badger, republican. of Wolcott, today intro- which would limit the speed of all
 motor boats operating on Lake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
THREE MORE EZRA
 ON SURVEY STAFF

Three additional EZRA workers will be added to the staff conduct ing the unemployment survey at Crosby High school Monday and the entire staff will be placed on n full time schedule 1t was an- nounced today. Due to insufficient funds the staff has been employed on q part-time basis for the past several weeks.
 The time limit on the survey has also been extended to June. when 1t Is expected that the work will be completed New members of the staff, which now totals 7G clerks and interviewers were taken from the discontinued domestic employ ment survey which has been a- bandoned, according to reports. De- cause of unfavorable comment by the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31

be held tomorrow morning at II o'clock before Judge Frank P. Me- Evoy in superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31

side. It is expected that action on the death of Mrs Jennie Phillips. late principal of Sprague school, will be the principal business be- fore the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31

Inauguration of the formal com. mcmorative exercises of the Con- neOEicut Tercentenary the celc- brntion of the. three hundredth annlversary of the settlement of the colony and state--is proposed for April 2Gth, under plans of the state tercentenary commission Tn report submitted to the general assembly yesterday. These exercises will be q joint meeting of the gem eral assembly and the supreme court of errors in recognition of the first meeting Of the general court of the colony.
 A long program of events and ceremonies to follow this meeting is outlined by the commission as recommendation ''to assure a weli-rounded and successful pro- gram worthy of the dignity and impta tance of the state, one of which the people of Connecticut lmay be proud and which will arouse interest throughout ( the country"
 Suggestions In Order
 The commission recommends:
 That on an appropriate occa- sion In Hartford during May, prizes be awarded to the winners of the essay contest conducted in the schools of the state by the commission
 That on Saturday late in May or early in June, joint chorus of choral societies be held at some suitable place, such as the Yale Bowl Tn New Haven, to provide . concert which should bes unique in the history of thep state and q worthy and significant popular OK. pression by and for the people.
 "Tha. beginning in June. there be given interesting exhibits. such as displays of colonial furniture. glass and silver of Connecticut craftsmanship; exhibitions of early paintings by Connecticut artists and of Connecticut persons and scenes; exhibitions Of books, docu- ments, maps, early costumes. Im- plements. utensils, inventions and the manufactured products of the state, as well as other interesting material. Through these exbibl- tons should Do shown the fine cuI- ture of the colonial days. and also the achievements of the citizens of the state during three centuries.
 '"fhat October 9th and 9th be set aside as Connecticut Sa~- bath, during which exercises will be held in, every church in ( h e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
2 FORECLOSURES
 FILED IN COURT

] Foreclosure of two mortgages totaling $100,000 is sought in a writ filed in superior court today by Caroline A. Platt against the c. l.. D. Realty Co. The property involved is located at A Willow street .at the corner of Grove. The suit says the defendant claims the equity of redemption.
 The first mortgage is in the amount of $75,000 and placed on the property of P. H. Carroll. The second, placed by Francis Carroll, Is in the amount of $25,000.
 The writ asks, in addition to Q foreclosure, the appointment of n receiver for the collection of rents A bearing on the appointment will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31
LOCAL TEACHERS
 MEET TOMORROW

The regular yonthly meeting of the Waterbury Teachers associa- tion will be held tomorrow after non at o'clock at Wilby High school. Miss Daisy Lord. president of the organization, who has re- gently returned from q tour of the west in heinterest of the Nation- al Education association, will pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31

six-year-oid Audrey Armstrong,
 who slowed afay on a] boat sil
 C0wea. Isle okevvight. WAS fous.f while she Waa wandering in gonthampton. England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31

and is now being, distributed. The Postmaster General has stated that q commerative postage stamp will be issued, and an net oi congress authorizes the coinage ot 60 cent pieces in commemoratio, of the founding oS the Colony of Connecticut. A design hos been submitted to the Com mission of Fine Arts in Washington and the director of the mint for their approval.
 Through the cooperation of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, automobile plates referring to the Tercentenary have been manufac- tured at the Connecticut Rcforma- crnl offices of the State Motor Ve- hiclo department.
 A committee is preparing lists of historic buildings and sites In the various towNs to be permanently marked and is selecting q suitable design for such markers.
 Highway Markers g.
 Tho commission salso recon . mepds that suitable markers Le placed at the side of highways near the principal entrances to the state and adjacent to highways n various parts of the state to indi- cate the locationsof buildings or places of historic Interest. A conI- bination map and guide for mos toSists and other travellers is being prepared, as is also an architec- tural guide. describing and locat- ing outstanding examples of var. ious early types of architecture. Arrangements are being made for the design. manufacture and sale of sets of souvenir plates for dln. ing tables, and these will Do ready about April first.
 "It is believed that fine and successful celebration" the repori says "along the lines recommend. ed, Will not only be an honor to tho state but win attract hundred. of thousands of visitors, who Will become ncquaintcd with the slc- cessful business entcrpriscs, the cauties Of the scenery. the attrac- tions for simmer vacations which the state offers. as we'll as the his. torical background and Traditions in which Its citizens take just pride Sa
 Commission The report, is signed by the mem. bcrs of the commission. who are; Governor Wilbur l.. "Cross, Honor. ary Chairndn:, Samuel H. Fisher of Litchfield, Chairman; Julia An. drews, Hartford;, pr. James. Row. land Angel, President of Yale Uniyersity;s Professor George N Butcher. Middletown; E. Kent Hubbard. MiddietowD: Chief Jus. tiee William M. Maltbie, Granby: Anne Rogers Minor, Waterford; Seth Low Picrrepont. Ridgcfield and RobblnB D. stocckcl, NorsNIk. sIx-year-oid Audrey Armstrong, who slowed afay on hs. boat ~ cowes, Isle es Ivyishi. ' was .',: fos'..! <.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-31

The speed limit under the Badg- CT bill is set at 10 miles per hour Com plaints have been registered of recent years with authorities nt the speed of outboard motor boats operating on the lakes.
 Rep Badger also presented [ measure which would place that section of the WoodtIc road extend ing from the Waterbury 10 the Bristol town lines In the trunk Inc system.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-03-15

4. II was uvinite prayer. they
specifically offered prayer to God
for Peter.
~. Peter Delivered by an Angel
wv. GID.
This occurred the night before
Herod's plan to make a public dis
play of him.
l. Peter steering ". g.. This
shows that he was not disturbed
over the matter. The Lord keeps
in perfect peace those whose minds
are stayed on him lisa. 26:3).
2. Peter leaves the prison (vv. Z
1O). A heavenly light shOne in the
prison. The angel smOte Peter on
the side. The chains fell off. Peter
put on his clothes and passed by
one guard after another, through
the iron gate and into the city. The
whole transaction was orderly and
leisurely, showing that God is not
In q hurry.
3. The effect upon Peter ". III.
Although the matter was so wonder
full to Peter, who thought himself
In a vision, when he came to him.
self he knew that God had miracu-
lousy delivered him from HerOd's
wicked hands.
w. Unconscious UnbsIlsf wv.
12-19).
/. The behavior Of Peter and the
church wv. 12-17). Peter went to
the house Of Mary and knocked.
The knock was answered by RhOda,
who was so oVerjoyed that she for
got to open the gate, and went right
In and told them that Peter was at
the gate. The disciples were not
prepared for such good news, even
accusing her Of madness. She, I'M
daunted, insisted. They offered as
an explanation that perhaps 1t
might be Peters guardian angel In
his likeness. Peter rehearsed unto
them the Lords dealing with him.
2 The behavior OF the soldiers
(Vv. Is, 19). There was great agita-
ton among them as to what had be-
come Of Peter. This was serious
matter, since they were responsible
for him. Not being able to account
for Peters escape, Herod command
ed that they be put to death. After
this, Herod went down to Caesarea,
where he was adOred as a god. Be-
cause he arrogated this honor to
himself, the Lord smOte him. Herod
died, but the word Of the Lord
grew and multiplied.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-03-15
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