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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-20
Buddy Rogers
Band On Tour

Charles Buddy Rogers, having
finished work in the featured
lead of "Old Man Rhythm" new
RKO Radio musical film, has
headed Eastward for engagements
with his dance orchestra in Chi
cago and Detroit.
AS soon as his Midwestern
Stick-waving dates are filled, he
will return to Hollywood for
more screen toll.
"Old Man Rhythm" now be.
ing cut and edited for early re.
lease, has Barbara Kent, Betty
Cradle, Grace Bradley, Evelyn
Poe, Ronald Graham, Erik Rhodes,
Eric Blore. George Barber and
Dave Chaser in leading roles.
Edward Ludwig directed, with
Zion Myers supervising.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-20
anet Beecher in
King Vidor Role

Janet Beecher, last seen on the
screen in THE President Van.
ishes," and currently in 1.-THE
Dark Angel" has been signed by
Paramount for the King Vidor
production, 80 Red the Rose"
Miss Beecher, an actress of long
stage and screen experience, will
be featured with Margaret Sulla-
van, Walter Connolly and Ran
dolph Scott in the part vacated
recently by Pauline Lord.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-20
Shoreham

Activity at the Shoreham Hotel
continues to run high, and the
Terrace is one Of the city's choice
spots for dinner-dance entertain
ment.
Ruthania and Malcolm, pop
ular ballroom dancers, will be
headlining the floor show at the
Shoreham Terrace again next
week. They are presenting to-
night a musical comedy number.
the bolero and the comic honey
moon hotel number in which as
a finale Ruthania carries NAL
colin I f the floor.
Waneyo, recently back from the
Riviera of Europe, entertainS with
a Spanish castanet and Oriental
acrobatic numbers. Waneyo is a
lady of considerable talent, and
is booked next for the Rainbow
Room at Rockefeller Center. Also
in the show is Howard Montgom-
cry, youthful dancer distinctly
above the "hoofer" class, who
learned his dancing from Jimmy
Cagney.
Maxim Loves Orchestra, with
Barnee conducting, provides the
music at the Shoreham, and
Barnee also esideS in the
Lounge Cafe during the cocktail
hour, when dancing is in order.
Bingham Club
Humidity and hot weather
mean absolutely nothing to the
people who flock to Child's Cling.
ham Club nightly and for lunch.
For at this attractive spot on
Pennsylvania Avenue one of the
most modern cooling systems in
the city is in operation which in.
sures complete comfort through.
out the summer months.
An added feature at the Cling.
ham Club is four floor shows on
Saturday. This extra one was
added so as to give the people
sample of real Broadway enter
tainment.
This week the Clubs presenting
Phillips and Dolores, comedy
dance team; Mozelle, billed as the
darling of Paris, in acrobatic
dances; and Mary 10 Hamilton,
mistress of ceremonies and song
stress.
The music at this cool spot is
supplied by Jimmy Santmyer and
his Casa Rita orchestra, with
Sammy Richardson doing the
Vocals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-20
Ricciardi in Cast

William Ricciardi, who achieved
theatrical fame as the Speakeasy
proprietor in the stage success
Strictly Dishonorable," appears
in Noel Coward's first film, "The
Scoundrel," the Ben Hecht-
Charles Macarthur production
which is now showing at Loew's
Palace Theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-20
Lotus

One Of the most entertaining
and refreshing places to dine and
dance is the Lotus Restaurant.
Their large air-conditioning plant
keeps it cool and comfortable at
all times. There are three floor
shows daily, luncheon, dinner and
supper. The entertainment is
brought from New York every
week, and is carefully chosen for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-20
Was Debtors Choice

Alison Skipworth, character star
featured in Shanghai" made her
London stage debut when % years
OF age because of an irate grocer
who threatened to sue for a bill
of two years standing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
|FOREMEN'S GROUP
 PLANNING DINNER
Plans to Be Completed at Monday Nights Meet-
 ing at YMCA

The Board of Governors of the Industrial Foreman's Club will hold an important meeting in the Central Y. M. c. A. next Monday, October z at 7:30 D. m. to make definite plans for the first dinner meeting of the season, which will be held in the Central "Y" We'd nesday, October 23 at 6:30 D. m.
 The speaker at this October 23 meetin will be Dr. Walter W. Van Kirk, Secretary of the Department of International Justice and Good Will of the Federal Council of churches. Dr. Van Kirk will speak on the very pertinent topic, "The World Situation" and is expected to devote considerable attention to developments in the war be- tween Italy and Ethiopia.
 William l.. Galigan, President of the Industrial Foreman's club and chairman of the board of gov ernors will preside at next Mon- days meeting of the board of gov- erno:s. Other men who are expec- ted to attend are: Clarence. D. Wood!ng, J. A. Harry Peterson. Walter A. Jarvis, William A. Car penter, John $. Visscher, Jerman J. Steinmetz, Erward Evans, James A.. Burns, Fred Book, c. Arthur DuBcis, Rosser A. Donely, Thomas E. Reilly, Roy Ferris, George Sh mitt. Henry Holihan, George Conlong, and J. Russell Put nam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
.25O COUPLESAT
 COMMUNITY BALL
Mayor and Mrs. William Kelly Lead Grand March
 at Washington Hill

Against a, background of color ful decorations. and to the music of Timmie Grove and his orches- tra, more than .25O couples en- joyed themselves last night at the second annual ball of the Wash ington Park Community club, held at the Washington Park Commit nity house on sylvan avenue.
 The grand march was led by Mayor Frank Hayes. escorting Mrs. William Kelly. wife of the presi- dent of the club. Following were Mir. and Mrs. Ted Donahue and MT. and Mrs. Al Lawlor. Among the guests of honor present were City Clerk and Mrs. John Fltz- maurice, and Mir. and Mrs. stephen Winston.
 The. spacious hall was decorated with the club colors. while the orr chestra played In bower of palms and ferns. Features of the evening were several round and square dances.
 Members of the arrangements committee were Theodore Donn- hue, John Tehan, Ray Grady. Ar- thur Frageau. Mrs. Michael kciiy' Mrs. Henry sHayden. Thomas. Key. noids, Al Lawior. James uiadney, John Dalton, James kelieher' Th6maa Conway. Mrs. Fred ko' chon. Mfs. Mary Blake nna Mrs' chgFles Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Thousands Expected
 At Hill Testimonial
City Clerk John I. Fitzmaurice to Be Feted By Ad-
 mirers and Friends-NOminees to Attend

thur Frageau, Mrs. Charles Martin, Mrs. William Kelley, Mrs. Fred Roelmi, Mrs. John Dooley. Mrs Albert Centubar, Mrs. Chris Braun, Mrs. Pat Carlin, Mrs. Frank Keefe, Margaret Flanagan, Mrs. Charles Earth. Mrs. Frank Malley, Mrs. Elbertine O'Donnell. Miss Molly Parker. Fred Kelly, Thomas Navin. Terrence Coughlln, Attorney Dam iel r. Pickett, Patrick Carlin, AL derman Frank Bergen,@ Harold Sheehan. Martin Tehan. r. J. Rior- dan. Dennis Curtis, Patrick Noo- nan, Hugh Kane. John Shea, Mich ael Croke. Joseph Navin, Maurice Connors. Joseph Cavanaugh. John Phelan. Timothy Keane, William Cunningham, Martin Hayden, Pat rick Campion. George Bergen. Ben keefc. Charles Earth, George Hraun. Arthur Maloney. Raymond Grady. William Geyhan. Hugh V. Wrcnn. Senator Joseph Lawlor, Maurice Ryan. Philip Copetto, Ed ward Egan. Timothy Morgan, Clif- ford McIiale, Raymond Coughlin, Anthony Ferraro, Michael Phelan. Martin Scully, Lawrence Mullen, Daniel Campion. John Bowey, Dr. Vincent Shea, Dr. Raymond Quinn, Peter Carroll Christopher Hayes samuel Archnmbault. Mrs. Joseph LawIor. John Shannhnn. John O'Donncll. William Clasby, Ray Fitzpatrick. John Cluney. Mel Ma loncy, William T. Harrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
BAZAAR ARRANGED FOR OCTOBER 25TH
Church of Blessed Sacra- ment To Stage Annual
 Event At Elks' Hall

All of Waterbury and the entire Naugatuck Valley is awaiting the annual bazaar to be sponsored un- der the auspices of the Blessed Sacrament church at Elk's Hall on Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 26th. The event promises to be one of the high1ights presented under this sponsorship for many years and everything is being done to bring all arrangements up to ex- pectations. }
 Officers of the general commit- tee include Rev. Edward l.. Mor- rison, paator, honorary president William Dzinski, president; Ray mond Stone, vice-president; Law renee Ryan, secretary; and Charles Daley, treasurer. Members of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
ARMISTICE DATE
 NOT CHOSEN YET
Committee to Pick Either November 10 or II for
 Observance Here

A vote will be taken at next Fri day nights meeting to determine whether to celebrate Armistice Day on Nov. 10th or Nov. 11th this year, 1t was announced after a meeting of the general Armistice day com mittee at the city hall last night. Nov. il falls on the Monday this year but at last nights meeting, some of the committee thought the observance should be held on sun day. the 10th.
 Committeemen were instructed by General Chairman Charles P. Ladue 10 contact their respective organizations and return next Fri- day with a decision on which day should be used for the celebration. New committee chairmen appoint- cd last night include:
 Parade, Capt. Newton w. Alex ander: honor roll. William AyI- ward; ways and means. William Dillon; music, Jerry Griffin: Hoats. Arthur IaBeile; uoid Star Moth CTS. Miss Margaret Dillon: procla- nation. Victoria Liebreirh.
 The committee will meet Friday in tho aldermanic chamber at city hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
ITALIANS PREPARE FOR COLUMBUS DAY
Atty. Galullo Named Par- ade Marshal for Big
 Holiday Parade

Plans for the Columbus day ob- servance to be held next Saturday under the auspices of Italian so- cieties of the city have been an- nounced. Attorney Michael J. Gal ullo has been named parade mar shal and will have as members of his staff two delegates from both local Italian veterans organizations The Reserve Officers association will be invited to take part.
 Angelo Possemato, commander of Florio Post, Italian American World War Veterans, Frank Mar ucci, president of the local chapter Federation of Italian World War Veterans, and Emil Mascolo, have been appointed to draw up orders for the parade. The group will as- semble on Freight street at 1915 ?. m. and the parade will begin at 1:45.
 The principal address in Italian will be delivered by Attorney Paolo Parisi, assistant editor of Il Pro- gresso a1o-Amerincano Attorney Hugo Guastaferri will make the address in English.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

for endorsement once more.
 To-fnorrow's biggest rally will take place at o'clock at Bucking- ham hall under the auspices of the Italian Democratic Club with Pro- lessor Rosario Giamo of New Ha- ven as the principal speaker. To- morrow afternoon the Russian Democratic Club will! hold rally at 59 Hill street. ;@t,1ss
 Tonight thre rallies willIbe held by the democrats. Starting from headquarters at 7:15 o'clock Mayor Hayes and other party leaders will parade to North Square where an open air rally will be held. Next the parade will proceed to the North End "" on East Farm street for 8 rally. Finally the parade will go to the East End where a rally will be held in the square at the corner of East Main and Wolcott streets, with John Howard in charge.
 Italian Democrats
 Tomorrow nights rally of the Italian Democratic club will be pre- ceded by parade which will start at Duggan Square and end at Buck ingham hall. Jacaruso's band will head the parade. Plans for the big
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Purple Heart

United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary.
 V. W. Drum Corps.
 Wheeler Young Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary.
 Yankee Division Association.
 Corp. Coyle Post. No. ], Amer ican Legion Drum Corps.
 Corp. Coyle Post No. 1. American Legion and Auxiliary.
 3O4th Infantry Association.
 British War Veterans.
 St. Joseph's Holy Name Drum Corps.
 Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary.
 Caspar Davis Post No. 13e: and Drum Corps.
 Florio Post Italian American Vet. erans.
 Parade Route
 {. Any organization not nen- toned above and individual veter- ans will be assigned places in the line by the marshal.
 5. Route for parade: Holmes avenue, West Main street, South side of The Green, Leavenworth street, Grand street, Meadow street, Frenght street, Chase parkway to Settlers Village.
 6. The parade will be dismissed at the entrance to Settlers Village. Tickets will be on sale at parade headquarters and at the entrance gate.
 z. An interesting patriotic pro- gram will be presented in the vii- lage immediately after the parAde is dismissed. All bearers of Na-l tional and Post colors will report to John P. Barry in front of the Town Hall to be formed for the massing of colors ceremony.
 8. Parade headquarters will be at the American Legion home on Holmes avenue. The headquarters will be opened at 12:30 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

After the general program, scheduled to end about 4:30 o'clock, there will be retreat, and ben ediction by Rev. Roger B. T. An derson of the Trinity Episcopal church. Community singing of na- tional songs will bring the program to a close.
 Speakers /
 Out of town speakers at the ex- ercises will include former Senator Henry M. Bradley of Derby, and Major Thomas Bannigan, head of the veterans hospital in Newing- ton. The local speakers will be Mayor T. Frank Hayes, honorary president of the Settlers Village corporation; Thomas P. Kelly. pres- ident of the corporations; William M. Harris, manager of the village, and Captain Thomas E. White. In- vocation will be given by Rev. Francis O'Shea of the Immaculate Conception church.
 Citations Awarded
 Lieut.. Col. William J. Shanahan will officiate at the presentation of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

Residents of Washington Hill will turn out to the number of several thousands this afternoon to pay tri- bute to City Clerk John Fitz- maurice, candidate for reelection in Tuesdays balloting. The occa- sion is John Fitzmaurice Day. ar- ranged by q large group of the city clerks friends and supporters from the Hill. The event, in the nature of an outing and field day, will be held at Washington Park.
 Mayor Frank Hayes and other members of the democratic ticket will be among the speakers at the event this afternoon. Other feat ures will be the staging of track and field events, and other athletic contests.
 The committee in charge pre- dicted this morning that Washing ton Park would be throngcd this afternoon for the pre-election event. The Washington Hill section has thrown solid support behind the program which will be held to- day.
 General Committee
 The general committee. including mems and womcn's divisions fol- lows: Mrs. Henry A. Hayden chair lady, asaitsed by Mrs. John Calvin ns supervisor, with Thomas Walsh heading tho mems committee aided by vice -chairmen Martin connor' and Joseph Happy Shoa. Attor- ney Vincent Scully will preside as master of ceremonies. Other mem bers of the committee are:
 Bessie Shea, Julin Quill. Mary Iteiily, Mrs. M. Tehnn, Mrs. Mi- chaei Kelly. Jane McEvoy, Mrs. r Hughes, Mary Grady, Mrs. Frank Bergen, Mrs. John Joyce. Mrs. Ar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Oldest Italian Unit
 Observes Birthday
3Otf1 Anniversary Party Arranged By Members of We'll
 Known Society-Cicchiello, President Times

The, Caiatina Connazionali so- ciety, perhaps the oldest Italian American society of this city, will commemorate It's 30th anniversary with appropriate exercises at the Russian hall, 1S4 Cherry street. to- morrow afternoon, ata 2 p. m.
 It has a membership of about 300 and Is well known throughout the country. Leaders in Italian fraternal circles will speak and delegations from all Italian-Amer- ican societiese in Waterbury are expected to attend.
 It was one of the first societies to join the local Italian American Federation of Societiese and Clubs, which is responsible for the res urrection of the spirit of unity among local Italian- Americans.
 It has had as leaders many prominent Italian Americans and at present Is headed by Sarjeant Joseph Cicchiello who served in the Italian army during the World War. MT. Cicchiello is
 
 serving his 9th term and is recog- nized as one of the most aggres- sive workers among Italian-Amer- jeans.
 Besides Joseph Cicchiello, the other officers are: Vice-president, John Cecere; censor, Anthony Le- pore; recording secretary. Angelo Cimaglia; financial secretary, Pie tro Greguoli; treasurer, Joseph Cammera; councillors, Andrew Si- leo, James Mastriano, Joseph .Tru- nifo, Gus DeCicco and Antonio Sileo.
 The committee on arrangements is headed by Andrew Sileo as chairman and besides those al- ready named include. Domenic Ar covio, Antonio Ferraro, Joseph Lombardo, John Plano, Fedele Fuoco, Cordclli Giulio, Stefans Della Camera, Antonio Contadini, Luigi Giannelli, John Iannitti,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Director

Mrs. Leila Y. Alexander, director of the Pearal Street Neighborhood house said that she had as yet heard nothing of the formation of such a group, but that she was in whole hearted sympathy with It's objects.
 "I can say definitely that there is no such movement in progress at present, but l can't say that there won't be-" Mrs. Alexander said. 'lt would certainly seem n worthy cause" She said that fall activity at the Neighbohood house would get under way during the coming month. with meetings of sewing groups and other societies sched- uled to begin and that action on the proposed assistance might be taken at a later date.
 Committees have been formed in several cities in Connecticut supporting the national committee on Red Cross for Ethiopia. The purpose of this organization is purely one of mercy and it is in no way connected with the American Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Fine Fellows To-day, Vandals The Next

We'll, it's just what Waterbury predicted days This fuss that republican candidates ma ing about the vote in the Washington Hill section of the city is only sn-deep Yesterday the mouhpcce of republican Independent democrats let the bag declaring blame piece vandalism recently established republican headquarters the 14t district River Wash ington streets
 speaks well for the democratic of the "IIilr' disciples Of undertaking from Leavcnworh have been making much of in recent baherngs.
 Pape his l-adviscd writers had little when wipe their inky fingers the fair the "HIl" in this scurvy fashion.
 Other other reputations having been dragged mirc, latest enables bcsmirclIing record to remain 100 cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

rally were completed last night at a meeting of the Italian Democratic Club in the city hall at which Al- derman Charles Sciullo presided. Speakers include City Treasurer Edward l.. Futile, City Clerk John RFitzmaurice, Judge Edward Mas colo and Attorney Carmine Cipri- arlo.
 Professor Giaimo, who will be the principal speaker at to-mor- TO wnight's rally is president of the Community bank of New Ha- ven. He is an attorney and a pro lessor of foreign languages. At last nights club meeting District Cap tains Louis Chieffo, Anthony Mole. John DiCorpo, Rocco Diorio and Alfonso Ferraro gave reports. New members admitted last night were Joseph Trunfio, John DeCosino. Fred Fercodini, James Della Bella, Benedetto Russo. Fred Musto, Ju- Illus Santoro. Ernest B-nevento and Paul Maruca. & EGH
 Sundays Rallies
 Tomorrow afternoon two rallies will be held, also, under the au- spices of the Lithuanian Citizens Political Club. One rally will be at 2 o'clock at 103 Gren street and the other will be at 3 o'clock at As GreeR street.
 Monday nights open-air, rallies will be in Duggan Square, on Wash- ington and on lower Baldwin street the candidates parading from dem ocratic headquarters on East Main street to the scene of the three ral- lies. k The Polish American Political Club, which has endorsed Mayor Hayes and the entire democratic ticket, also has a rally scheduled for morrow at Pulaski home. 2S1 Bank street. x,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
ROBBINS WILL IS
 PROBATED TODAY

The will of Warren S. Robbins, late of Waterbury, was damitted to probate today by Judge Dennis J.. Slavin. The document provides that the household furniture, automo- mobile and personal effects are to go to the widow, Mrs. Anna D. Robbins. After these bequests tho residue is to be set up in trust for the care and maintenance of Mrs Robbins and the care, maintenance and education of two children. Lawrence, 16, and Donald, 13. The C.::aens & Manufacturers National bank is named executor and trus- tee of the estate. The will was drawn Jan. 21, 1930. MT. Robbins died Sept. 22d.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
WATERBURIANS TO
 ASSIST ETHIOPIA
Groups Forming In U. s. To Provide Supplies For
 Sufferers in War Area

Waterbury's colored population will be called upon to assist Ethi- opia in the making of hospital sup plies. 1t appeared probable today. In response to general appeal from the Ethiopian consul-general in New York. volunteer organiza- tions are being formed in many cities for this purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Enthusiastic Workers Plan Final Meetings
 For Week End Finale
All Section of Waterbury to Be Visited By Nominees; Italians Arrange Gathering for Tonight at North End
 "Y"-"Out East' to Hear Candidates

Democrats will conduct an in- tensive campaign over the week end with rallies in all sections of Waterbury. Town Chairman John H. Crary declared to-day that the gatherings planned for tonight, to- morrow and Monday promise to be the biggest in the history of the party due to the increasing interest in the democratic ticket which goes before the electorate on Tuesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
BcnedictiOn

citations to Mrs. Mary Mellon, Gold Star Mother, George Banfe, and Homer Northrop, Grand Army vet eran.
 Parade orders. giving the make up of the units and the line of march, were issued today by Cap tain Newton Alexander. parade marshal, through his aide, William J. Dillon, Second Lieutenant of the 1O2d Infantry. They are as fol- lows:
 l. By authority of the Veterans Day at Settlers Village committee q parade will be held Sunday aft ernoon, Oct. 6, 1885.
 2. Time of formation: 1:30 p. m. Time of marching: p. m. Place of formations: Holmes avenue, right
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

Charles K. Ahearn, super intendent fire alarm telegraph for the local fire department, will >attend the annual con- vention of the International Association of Fire Alarm En- Gineers, at Richmond, Va., the 18th to the 18th. The board of fire commissioners, at It's meeting Wednesday, vot. ed permission for Supt. Ahearn to attend the yearly session.
 Supt. Ahearn Is one of the recognized authorities on fire alarm systems in tine East. He Is an Active member of the international association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Democratic Rallies
TONIGHT

ION18HT
 Parade from headquarters on East Main street tO North Square, North End "Y" and the corner of East Main and WoIcOtt streets where rallies will be held.
 SUNDAY
 Russian rally at 50 Hill street.
 Polish rally at 2sf Bank street.
 Italian rally at Buckingham hall. Lithuanian rallies at 4S Grand street and 1OS Green street.
 MONDAY
 Street parade from head. quarters on East Main street to Duggan square in Brook lyn, Washington Hill and low. CT Baldwin street where Open- air rallies will take place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Pastor

..4 F06tOF ''r .'SiF committee are Francis P. Guilfoile, Judge Frank P. McAvoy, T. P. Cas- sidy, Edward Kelley, Daniel J. Lea ry, P. J. McDonough. Michael O'Niel, Robert. Moran. William Dil- lon, Thomas Kelley, Atty. Michael Blansfield, Walter Lynch. Atty. Gregory Lynch, Commissioner James Lynch, John Condon, Mark Ticrney James Hennessey, John Collins, Edward Doyle. Thomas Lawlor, Maurice Walsh, Postmas- ter Charles Babin, F. Vincent Ma lWley, John Luddy, James McGeev- CT, Michael F'laherty. Michael ORourkc, Joseph Cayanaugh, John Uhas, John Lane, Frank Leary, and Patrick J. O'Brien.