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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
Youthful Hitch-E4ker Files Suit for $2OOOO Damage.
Christmas Business
 Here Best In Years

CT figures ranged from six to nine per cent better.
 One local chain store reported that holiday business was 10 per cent than in 1884, while in another branch of the same chain, located in another Con- necticut city. the increase was only about five per cent.
 Many stores were preparing for their annual inventories and clearances, in preparation for a new year which merchants ex- pect will be the best full year of business they have had since 1929. With employment figures here up greatly, and with in- dustries on which Waterbury demands showing brisk activity, merchants feel they can look to 1886 with real confidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
IDOOLAN PRAISES
 | NEW HAVEN ROAD
Especial Thanks For Jim Greer, Local Manager;
 Receipts Show Gain

"Railroads have been the most important contributing factor in the making of the country, and they are still the backbone of transporta- tion," Frank Doolan, operating as- sistant of the New Haven office of the New Haven railroad told mem bers of the Lions club at the luncheon meeting today at the FL ton. MT. Doolan praised warm ly the work done in the Water bury district by James Greer, man. lager of the local station. He said the increases in this area had exceeded those of any other in the system.
 Kenneth Taylor, district deputy, announced plans for 8 zone meeting to be held at New Milford January g. Past International President Earl Hodges will be the principal speak CT. A delegation from the local club will attend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
OBITUARY !

LUNNY - Miss May Katherine Lunny, daughter of the late Hugh T. F. and Ellen Carroll Lunny, died Tuesday evening at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. Miss Lunny was a native of this city and had made her home here all her life. She received her early educa- ton at Notre Dame Academy and later attended the Waterbury Bus mess College. Miss Lunny possessed a great amount of business ability and held the respect and esteem of all with whom she came in contact.
 She. built and opened Lift-the- Latch Inn about twelve years ago and under her supervision the place became one of the best known inns in this district, catering to many prominent wedding parties as well as other celebrations of various kinds. Her pleasant personality was always an asset to any of her lln- dertakings and she was ambitious and eager to have anything she started completed in finished manner. Through her high stand ards of business and her genial nature she had become one of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

Christmas business in Water bury was up about 10 per cent over last years holiday trade in retail stores, the Chamber of Commerce reported today after a study of preliminary figures. Business in all retail lines showed increase during the pre- holiday shopping rush. Mer- chants declared that holiday trade more than lived up to their early expectations, with many establishments reporting the best business in the last six years.
 Preliminary figures 7. from stores affiliated with the Mer- chants Bureau showed that 10 per cent was the average gain for retail stores. Some stores said their business this Christ mas was from 13 and IA per cent better than last year, while oth-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
Seymour Lad Seeks Compensation For
 Extensive Injuries
Lad Crushed Between Truck and Covered Bridge'' Near Seymour - Mother Files Action Against
 Owner of Truck Involved in Accident

driver is alleged to have caused the machine to veer to the right. The plaintiff was standing on the running board, to the rear of the cab.
 As the truck came close to the side of the bridge the boys body was crushed against it and he was severely injured. Among the in- juries the plaintiff lists a fractured pelvis, fractured femur and a punc- tured abdomen which caused severe hemorrhages and nearly caused him to bleed to death. The plaintiff was rendered unconscious and an emergency operation was necessary to save his life, says the complaint.
 The boy brings the suit through his mother, Mrs. Mary Taradine,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

Injuries suffered when riding as a hitch-hiker form the basis for a $2O,OOO suit filed in superior court here today by William B. Taradine of Seymour against c. E. Smith & Sons, Inc.,. of New Haven. The boy was crushed between the truck upon which he had just boarded and the side of the so-called cov- cred bridge at Seymour Aug. 23d.
 The complaint says the plaintiff with several other boys were stand- ing near the bridge on Bank street when the defendants truck, driven by Albert Pokrywka of New Haven, approached. The boys signaled for ride and the truck slowed down.
 As the truck picked up speed and started to cross the bridge, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

city's best known and liked business women. Miss Lunny retired from active management of the Lift-the- Latch Inn last summer to devote her time to caring for her father Hugh T. F. Lunny, who died a few months ago. Although her health had been failing since that time her death comes as shock to hel wide circle of friends and acquain- tanceS.
 Miss Lunny is survived by g brother, Arthur J. Lunny, vel known funeral director of this city; an uncle, William Carroll of West Haven; an aunt, Mrs. Mary Done- gan of New York City and sev- eral cousins.
 The funeral will be held from the home of her bother, 25 Gen. tral avenue, Friday morning, al 9:30 o'clock to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass will be cele- brated at 10 o'clock Interment will be in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
 Members of the Irish-American Club and Auxiliary will meet at % Field street this evening at 8:3C o'clock to take action on the death
 GRADY-Mrs. Katherine Grady died at her home, 1928 Bank street last evening. She was 8 native of this city and had lived here prac- tically all of her life. Mrs. Grady was the widow of Richard F. Grady, former city clerk, who died about fifteen years ago. She was devout communicant of St. Patrick's church
 Mrs. Grady is survived by several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street on Saturday morning at 8:3O o'clock to St. Patrick's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 CLARKE Mrs. Mary Clarke, widow of John c. Clarke, died early yesterday at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Floyd E. Cady, B Chaun- cey street. She was born in Scot- land, the daughter of William and Mary McGee Mathison. Mrs. Clarke lived here for 50 years and was member of the Second Congrega- tional church.
 Besides her daughter, she is survived by three sons, W. Wes- ley, Justin C., and James w., all of Waterbury; 10 grandchildren; brother, William Mathison of Middletown and a sister, Mrs. Henry Midge.ey of this city.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock jn the Anderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. John Coombs. of the Second Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetry. Friends may ca11 at the funeral home this evening from 2 to o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

of a restaurant at 303 Bank street. A native of Greece, he was a resi- dent of this city for the past 30 years.
 He is survived by his wife, Chris tina; six children; a brother, Augus- tus, of Paterton, N.J., and a sister in Greece.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street. on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
 DURFEE-Sally Margaret Durfee. infant daughter of Charles Pierce and Beatrice Miller Durfee of 1T First avenue died Tuesday in Bos- ton. She was born in Waterbury Feb. 28, 1883. Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers, John Pierce, Charles Miller, Ralph Hebert. Funeral services this after noon at { o'clock in Hall Memorial chapel, Riverside cemetery. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
 HAMPSON-Mrs. Esther (Cobley) Hampson, wife of Joseph Hampson, died this morning at her home, 93 Harpers Ferry road. She was 75 years of age and was born in Eng land and was the daughter of Noah T. and Esther Richards Cooley. She is survived by her husband; 4 sons, Joseph, Jr., of Waterbury, Noah Hampson of New York city, Harry of New York city, William Hampson of England, one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Goodson of Waterbury, one sister, Mrs John Wallis of Water bury; several nephews and nieces; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild. She was a member of Christ chapel, Daughters of St. George. Funeral service will take place at the Alderson funeral home, Saturday at 2 o'clock. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery, Rev Samuel Budde will ofiiciate.
 Friend may call this evening and tomorrow evening from 2 to 9 o. clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
YOUTH IN STOLEN
 CAR DID THINGS

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 26-(UPy An unidentified youth in a stolen car furnished enough excitement in the west end section of the city last night to provide the plot for a four star movie thriller.
 During the two hours which elapsed between the time the car was reported stolen and its ulti- mate recovery, the thief:
 Ran down an aged pedestrian.
 Tried to force 8 motorcycle po- nceman of the road.
 Smashed into four automobiles.
 Collided with 8 bus.
 Sideswiped trolley car.
 Eluded police who fired five shots after the racing car.
 Leaped from the machine, fell under the wheels and was run over before the car smashed into tree and was wrecked.
 Police said that despite a crip- pied leg the driver was able to outdistance pursuers afoot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

Flanagan of Greenwich, sub-deacon. Burial was in new St. Josephs cemetery with committal services by Father Wirkus. The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were Thomas. Edward, William and Henry Conway and William Bough- ton and James German.
 The funeral of Miss Nellie V. Kukenis was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Flu neral Home 270 West Main street to St. Stanislaus Church, where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 800 o'clock by Rev. Frederick A. Ouch. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Ouch. The pallbearers were: Joseph Edward and Victor Toloski, Phillip Dudro, Michael Rakowski and Ed ward Nestor.
 The funeral of Luigi Izzo was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 45 Pleasant View avenue to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Rocco Radile, assisted by Rev. Jos eph Valdambrini and Rev. Rocco Palladino. The pallbearers were: Salvatore Rosato, Joseph Favale, Anthony Carangelo and Anthony Napoli. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
CARD OF THANKs.

We wish to thank our many friends. neighbors and relatives and in particular the Employees of the American Cyanamid & Chemical Corp. for their sympathy and kind ness shown to us during our. recent bereavement the death of our be- loved wife and mother, Mrs. Mar garet Conway O'Keefe.
 (Signed)
 RICHARD O'KEEFE
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
MANUFACTURER
 KILLED TODAY

New York, Dec. 26.-(UP).-Frank Dauchy, 77, Charlestown, R. T., manufacturer, was killed today when he jumped or fell from his suite on the ninth floor of the Hotel Went worth. Police listed the death as suicide. Both Dauchy and his wife were i'll and under 8 nurses care. They came here two weeks ago. Dauchy was senior partner in the advertising agency of Dauchy com- pany and president o: the William E. Page company, boiler makers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

GRADY-In this city, Dec. 18th, 1885, Mrs. Katherine Grady. of 1926 Bank St. Funeral Saturday morn ing, at 8:30 o'clock, from Bergin to St. Patrick's Church. Burial in New St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

STAvROS-George Stavros, 54, of 32 Walnut street, died at his home last night after a two weeks illness of pneumonia. He was the proprietor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
DIED.

McPARTLAND-In New Haven, Dec. 24th, 1885, Mary Nancy McPart- land, daughter of Dr. Charles E. and Mary Macdonald McPartland, of New Haven. Funeral Friday l.. Funeral Parlors, 1901 Chapel St New Haven. Burial in St. Law renee cemetery, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

DURFEE - In Boston, Mass, Dec. 24th, 1885. Sally Margaret Durfee, infant daughter of Charles Pierce and Beatrice Miller Durfee of IT Fiist Avenue. Funeral this after noon, at 400 o'clock, to Hall Mem- orial Chapel. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

HAMPsON-In this city, Dec. 26th, 1885, Mrs. Esther (Cobley) Hamp- son, of 93 Harpers Ferry Road. Funeral Saturday afternoon, at 2:0O o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery.
 STAVROS-In this city, Dec. 18th, 1885, George Stavros, of 32 Walnut St. Funeral Saturday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock. from, Bergin Flu ernal Home, 290 East Main St. Burial in Pine Grove cemetery. LUNNY--In this city, Dec. 24th. 1895. Miss May Katherine Lunny, of Cheshire. Funeral Friday morn- ing, at 9:30 o'clock, from 25 Cen- tral Ave, to Immaculate Concep- tion Church. Burial in Old St. Jo- seph's cemetery.
 CLARKE--In this city, Dec. 18th, 1895. Mrs. Mary Clarke, of 8 Chauncey St. Funeral tomorrow afternoon, at 200 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave-, to Second Congregational Church. Burial in Old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Fort Peck press., 1935-02-28
Glasgow Fire LOSS SIS, 600

Loss from fires in Glasgow in 10
"a was about Sis. 600, says the an.
nnal report of F. D. Alvord, chief oil
the volunteer fire department.
There were rs calls, about double
the number in 1893. Mr. Alvord
attributes the increase in part to
the greater population here, altho
be pointed out that there were an
unusually low number in 1888.
Ofthe as runs made during the
past year. 10 were water fires
for which 1900 feet of hose were
laid. There were 8 fires in which
a total of Ali gallons of chemicals
were used. There were is false
alarms, while II calls were for
small blazes extinguished without
water or chemicals.
The greater part of the loss was
recorded in two fires, with abuut so
percent Of it in a blaze which SER
damaged the contents and
building of the Vim H. ZiegleI Co.
The single cause ior more fires
than any other was careless
use OF cigarets, Mr. Alvord said
Members of the department are
Mr. Alvord. Leo B. Coleman, T. w.
W. A. Baynham, Roy P.
Huber, L. E. Wells, Otto M. Christin-
ION, E. L. Arnold. S. H. Quicker. G..
D. Peterson, J.. P. Sternhagen, Fred
Ira B. T%ourtlotre, G. K. Aus.
in. Al Fassett and Mark Roach.
The Fort Peck press., 1935-02-28
FORT PECK Dam CONSTRUCTION
Due To WHEEL LER'S INFLUENCE

authority OF being president Of the
Missouri River Navigation association.
a director OF the Missouri River Valley
Development association and q direc-
tor Of the Great Lakes-St Lawrence
Underwater association.
Fort Peck is a national project.
The direct benefits are apparent One
OF the most significant direct benefits
is that the policy now laid out by the
Roosevelt administration gives q prec-
edent from which many local and
lesser project, each of them import
ant, will follow in the development
program the federal government is
undertaking.
"The fact that Fort Peck exists at
all and the fact that the great dam
and reservoir will be in Montana are
due primarily to the efforts OF Senate
Wheeler"
The Fort Peck press., 1935-02-28

"The Foyt Peck y the keystone OF
be arch az the deveIopment OF the
whole MISSOURI Eiver valley. To SEN
ator B. X. wheeler belongs the credit
tor hfying brought the matter to Pres
ident Roosevelt's attention in such a
way that the president ordered the
project" .
This was the assertion OF Arthur j.
Weaver. republican, former governor
OF Nebraska, when he took the stump
In the interests of the campaign Of
Senator Wheeler. Former Governor
Weaver came to Montana when he
learned that the republican candidate,
George M. BourQuin, had declared the
gigantic project OF no. permanent value
to Montana.
1.-THE advantages Of the Fort Peck
project are many" Mr.. Weaver said / n
an interview. He spoke with the
The Fort Peck press., 1935-02-28
Parents Blamed

Parents Blamed
Fear Is ut the bottom Of many cases
Of difficult upbringing Of children.
Goggles Headlight Proof
Goggles to protect automobile
drivers from the glare of approaching
headlights consist Of aluminium cones
with small holes near the points. a
wearer fitting his head slightly to pre-
vent light beams entering his eyes.
Evening star., 1935-05-06

Walk III lIlt pain.
Fanny decided to hide in the shrub
berry. Shed always heard a homlng
pigeons instincts we're very acute, so
she waited and waited for Elizabeth
to find her-but nothing happened.
Finally she peeked out and there was
Elizabeth, calmly picking up corn be-
side a large, gray, perfectly strange,
pigeon.
"A fine playmate you are" Fanny
scolded aloud.
A tall young man in gray tweeds
hastily jumped up from nearby
bench. II beg your pardon; were you
speaking to me?"
mo. IL was talking to my pigeon.
I didn't know there was any one
around" she stammered and tried to
retrieve her pet.
please don't let me frighten you
away" he pleaded. "Er-what did
you call your bird?"
Elizabeth" she smiled. Silly,
isn't it?"
"Oh, not any sillier than Henry"
He nodded toward the gray pigeon.
"Companion for my convalescence.'
elizabeth simply adopted me-"
Interesting. Tell me about it."
And somehow Fanny was sitting
on the park bench telling him about
everything.
Fanny looked down at her pet,
Elizabeth was not being shy. Her
friendship with Henry had advanced
rapidly-they were cooling happily
together.
Fanny scolded Elizabeth all the way
home for being so forward and Suf-
fered a qualm or two over her own
behavior. She decided that she would
walk to the market tomorrow instead
of the park.
But the next day was lovely and
Fanny's walk did lead to the park.
He was there waiting for her. His
name, she found, was Steven Gray.
Spring came all at once and the
month of May was almost perfect.
Day after day Fanny and Steven sat
in the park talking.
One day in early June Steven said,
"I've something to say-I want to ask
you something-but don't seem to
know how to begin-'
We'll, guess you'll have to write
It," Fanny suggested gayly.
"A swell idea" he said. Say. I'll
give Henry to you and take Elizabeth
with me. III send her home with
a note and you send Henry with the
answer Well see if these birds We
prize are worth anything"
He went straight home and got
Henry. They laughed gayly as they
exchanged birds and then Steven said
an awful thing.
He said, Il know Henry'll come
home all right. But we'll see if
Elizabeth really is a homing pigeon
Evening star., 1935-05-06
SATIRE ON NEW DEAL
TO BE GIVEN AT Y. NJ. c. A.
"Alphabet Soup Scene Laid in
Personnel Office of One of
Federal Agencies.

"Alphabet Soup" an original musi-
cal satire on New Deal alphabetical
agencies. will make its debut next
Wednesday night at the Central Y. NJ.
c. A. under auspices of the "Y" Dor
mitory Council, composed of resi-
dents of the Y. NJ c. A. dormitories.
Announced as a play cooked up"
by Duke Strople. head of the coun-
Gil, and "dished out" by an all-dor-
mitory cast, the production is expected
to attract wide attention in official
circles.
The entire action takes place in the
personnel office of one of the new
Federal Agencies. The play is said to
be hilarious burlesque of daily life
under the fast-moving tempo of the
New Deal
All members of the Young Mems
Christian Association will be admit
ted free. and special guest cards will
be available for non members, at no
cost. Dancing will follow the per-
formance.
Arrangements are in charge of
Evening star., 1935-05-06
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Evening star., 1935-05-06

could he be so mean?" she stormed
to herself.
A little later she remembered that
she still had Henry. Quickly she
opened the window. Go home" she
said, IF you're such a fine homer"
Then she sat down to watch for her
pet.
At 8 o'clock she decided to go to
bed, Hes keeping her so I'll think
she didn't come home" she thought.
Sunday passed and no Elizabeth
no Steven. either. for that matter.
Fanny told herself the ache in her
heart was for the missing pet. Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday passed.
She started out to look for Elizabeth.
Halfway through the park she
almost collided with Steven, walk
ing fast and peering into the shrub
berry.
Fanny" he said, where are you
going?"
I'm looking for Elizabeth" she
said coldly. Did you start her
home?."
"Of course, last Saturday-but
where's Henry? Did you-?"
Il sent him home three days ago"
"Coo-coo-coo." Steven and Fanny
listened. 1t became louder, a duet
this time: "Coo-coo-coo." 1t was
from the direction of little Summer
house Together they ran toward it.
Under the caves in corner of the
rafters in rather improvised nest
sat Elizabeth. Henry was doing some
basket work with his beak and chat
tering contentedly.
Fanny and Steven looked at each
other and back at the birds.
"A fine pair of homing pigeons you
are!' Steven cried.
well, one might expect it of Eliza
beth. But Henry? Such fine bird!"
Fanny said accusingly.
Fanny" Steven caught her hands.
please forgive me-" He said it so
meekly that Fanny began to laugh.
Il guess We'll have to forgive them,
too," she said.
Yes, except for one thing" Steven
said. You never got the letter
Elizabeth was to bring you. So now
Ill have to tell you'll love you,
Fanny. I'm all we'll; I have to be
motoring on West tomorrow. Will you
60 with me?"
Expertly Steven slipped his hand
under the nest and carried away
Eliza beth, nest and all-and with
Henry f1uttering around his shoulders
the four hearts went homing.
(Copyright 1850