davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
M .The Local 71heateys
POLES

Tonight is the last opportunity that Waterbury has of seeing Shir- ley Temple in Bright Eyes" and with her is her favorite leading man James Dunn, also on the same program there is Mickey Mouse cartoon, Charlie Chase in one of his funny comedies, a sport reel and the latest issue of the News with shots of the Hauptmann trial and other interesting events.
 Wednesday brings to the Poll theatcr another all star double feature program the first feature bringing back to this town for the first time in Q long time, Douglas Fairbanks. Sr. in the type of pie ture that you like to see him in. one in which he Is the frey lover on the type of "The Mark Of Zor- TO" and his earlier successes the title of his latest picture is "Don Juan" and with him are the beau- tiful women of Henry The 8th" Merle Oberon, Benita Hume and Binnie Barnes. besides thousands of others and by the way this pie ture is by the same producers as Henry The 8th' and ranks with 1t in splcndor and entertainment.
 The second feature is Lottery Lover" with another ail-star cast headed by lew Ayres and Pat" Paterson. Sterling Holiaway, Alan Dinehart and others of this callber. here is breezy tale of the love efforts of crew of American Ma val men in Paris and entertainment that is fast moving and clever is afforded by this picture.
 Wednesday night there will {, be another of the Radio Talont Quest Additions. that have become so popular at Polls and this week the array of talent that has been secured surpasses that of last week and greater entertainment will be assured those in attendance. this ia not to be confused with the out and out amateur nights that you see, as talent is of the best and en- tertainment of the highest order. is produced. and only when one of the ispirants gets nervous is there any deviation from q high class show. this wek some special talent has been secured and an old Wa tcrbury favorit will be one of the entertainers, John (McCormack) ] Studinski of Meriden, well known here, will exercise his vocal chords in several heart-tcaring ballads. Be on hand. a great time will be had by all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
GARDEN

'. "Babbitt." greatest of the Sim clair Lewis novels which brought to. that distinguished author the honor of being the first Ameriean to win the Nobel prize in litera- ttire, is scheduled as the feature attraction at tho Garden theater beginning tomorrow and Thursday.
 Transferred to the screen with all It's subtle humor, its philosophy. its dramatic situations and its irony. and given q remarkable cast headed by Aline MacMahon and Guy Kibbee,, the film version of "'Babbitt" is expected to rival in popularity the book on which 1t is based.
 ,Aline MacMahon and Guy Kib- bee, who, as team, made such an impression In Big Hearted Herb ert," are the film's undisputed leaders in real comedy characteri-
 The companion feature will be Against the Law'' q novel and heroic phase of q habardous lifo that is 1ittlc known to the public. The picture thriilingly. reveals how ambulance crews brave danger and death to give emergency aid to inc tured firenen under toppIing, fire- swept walls; how gangstcrs regr. lariy intimidate internes to perform Illegal operations on gun-shot wounds and the dramatic conse- quences that ensue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
STATE

Performances this evening mark the final presentation, at Warmers State theater of "HeY Is My Heart" starring Bing Crosby and Kitty Carlisle, also Victor Jory, Walter Connolly and big cast in White Lies"
 Tomorrow brings an all new show hcadlined by "The White Cockatoo," the new Warner Bros murder mystery with Jean Muir and Ricardo Cortez in the leading roles.
 This picture is based on the thrilling novel of Mignon q. Eber- hart and is said to be filled with hair raising situations that hold the suspense to an unusual cli- max. There are three murders, the kidnapi Of an American heircss, and several other attempted crimes all committed in Q spooky hotel in the wind-swept coat of France.
 The plot centers about the at- tempt of two bands of criminals, working independently, to steal the fortune of the heiress. The crimes are committed in an effort to get hold fsecret papers.
 | myDteElOub ptTbOIIB CTCcplUB about the creaky old hotel at. night and suddenly vanishing as into thin air, q hidden chamber without doors, a girl appearing in two places at the same time and other strange phenomena add to the cerie atmosphere.
 The companion feature presents Chester Morris in i've Been Around" f3 Here Is picture packed with tense, human drama. A picture in which you sec Morris in one of the most unusual roles he has ever portrayed; that of Q man who learns two hours after he marries the girl of his dreams that she didn't marry him for love, but to spite another man.
 What happens after his discov- cry makes this . picture that holds you fin the grip of tense suspense. l The; honeymoon that follows this amazing situation Is one of the most novel pieces of screen drama that has ever come out of Holly wood. g,
 Morris is supported by stellar cast composed Of Rochelle Hudson, direct fro mher success In "Imita- ton of Life," Isabel Jewell, Gene Lockhart, Phyllis Brooks, Gordon r. Huntiey, Jr., and Ralph Morgan. On Friday night the State will hold another radio amateur br0ad- cast, presenting the outstanding talent of the rNaugatuck valley, from the stage of tho theater. the facilities of station W1xBS. A dandy group of entertainers have been procured to compete for the cash prizes offered and good Friday nights show. Come on down and join in the fun :. you've heard the program over the air. {. now see how 1t Is put on in the theater. Enter the contest yourself. Who knows but what fame and fortune may await you in the held 0f ra Af0 5aI g4 a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

nerce, here you find them all brought up to date. Yes, and taxes, also.
 Then, too, the man, woman or boy who asks his share of the mil- lion questions the Almanac can an- swer turns to 1t for facts on bish- ops and aviators, on officeholders and voters, on scientists and edu- cators, on dates and distances, on weights and measures, on strikes and old age pensions, on the United States and all the foreign coun- tries, and Is satisfied. All these and much more repay his search. Let the children especially have ready access to the Almanac. It will save Dad a lot of hedging on his answers.
 The World Almanac is published by the World-Telegram. 125 Bar clay street, New York city Price in paper covers, postpaid, is SO cents (70 cents west of Buffalo and Pittsburgh), which Is little enough for it's 94O up-to-datc pages. For $1.10 The Almanac may be obtained bound in cloth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
STRAND

Performances tonight conclude
 the Strand theater engagement of
 "The White Parade" and "Batche-
 Tor of Arts. Tomorrow brbipgs
 Carole Lombard and Chester Mor-
 ris in "The Gay Bride. The story,
 written by Charles Francis Coe.
 deals with the hilarious difficulties
 of racketeers after repeal when
 their enormous profits have been
 cut off. To add to their troubbles
 an adventurous blonde discovers the gold-digglng possibilities among the vicious but dumb gentry of the underworld.
 Brings Forth Laughs
 Carole Lombard gives sparkle and zest to her role as Blonde Mary. who knows from whence the gold can be dug. Chester Morris, as an ambitious young man who attends to clerical duties in q racketeer's "hangput" while saw | ing money to set up q garage, is . powerful male lead.
 The notable supporting cast is headed by Zasu Pitts, who wins gales of laughter with her DOT. | formance ns Mirabelle, the girI who knows too much about rack
 eteer love to live long; Leo Car rilIo provides menace as Mickey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
REV ISAAC REED
 SUBMITS REPORT
Grace Baptist Church Witt : messed Variety of
 Activities

A year of many activities was reported by Rev Isaac w. Reed, pastor of the Grace Baptist church. at the annual meeting. Officers were elected and annual reports were read. The officers chosen for the ensuing year include the fol- lowing:
 Clerk, w. George Prince; assist ant clerk, A. J. Darrow; current treasurer, James w. Goodson; treasurer of organ fund, F. H. Me- Kinney: treasurer of benevolences, c. C. Cross; auditor, w. George Prince: deacon for one year, James w. Goodson: trustee for three years. Charles w. Roscoe; organist. Miss Martha z. Reed; ushers, Charles w. Roscoe. William Thompson, Milton Wyrick. Nathan Connor. Thomas Moore. Hampton Steward, Lacey r. Maness, Charles Rice, Ellison Nick. Herbert Vol frey, James Lewis. Miss Marjorie Clapp. Miss Bertha Robinson, Miss Mildred Roscoe. Miss Martha Hof- fer. Miss Luceille Cranes, Miss Elizabeth Haywood, Miss Mary Lewis and c. c. Mclean, chairman n.
 Officers of the Sunday school are as follows: Superintendent. Miss Gertrude Mckinney; assistant sup erintendcnt, James w. Goodsorl 1; secretary. Miss Marjorie Clapp; as- sistant secretary, Milton Wyrick, Jr; treasurer, Charles w. Roscoe {; organist, Mrs Helen W. Maness; superintendent of the primary de- pertinent, Mrs Helen W. Mancss.
 Officers of the Baptist Young Peoples union are: President treasurer, Thomas Clapp; vice. president. Miss Annie Harris; sec- fetary, Miss 'Addie Sumler; assist ant secretary. Miss Ruth Jones.
 Thomas Clapp was named janitor for another year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
TRACTOR ACCIDENT VICTIM SUCCUMBS
Woodbury Farm Hand Crushed Under Weight
 of Machine

Injured more than two months ago in Woodbury when Q tractor toppled over on him, Antonio Call abrese, 48, died yesterday at Wa terbury hospital. He had been hurt on Nov. 9th while at work on farm. As he stood near the tractor. which was standing on a slight incline, the heavy machine toppled over. pinning him beneath 1t. After treatment in Woodbury he was brouguht to the hospital in this city. t I
 Mir. CaIabrese had lived in Woodbury for 20 years. making his home there vfter coming to this country from Italy. He had been engaged in farm work for . numbor of years.
 Survivors includue his wife. Or dola. in Italy: a son, Angelo of Woodbury; four brothers. Capt. Nicholas Calabrese of the Torring- ton police department. Nicolange- To of Woodbury, Massanini and Domenic of Italy; a sister, Mrs. Michele Rinaldi of Italy.
 The. funeral will be held from the home at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with a solemn high mass in St.. John ofthe C'ross church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery here. Friends may call at the home after noon today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
EVENTS OF 1884
 LECTURE SUBJECT
Miss Avery Declares That Period Was One of
 COnstructiveness

Miss Eunice Avery, well known lecturer. speaking yesterday after noon before the members of the Waterbury women's club, dee clared that 1884 was the most ccn- structvie single year in a long time. Yesterdays talk was the fourth of a series of lectures bee ing given by Miss Avery in this city. The speaker reviewed the events of the year internationally and expressed hope for the. econ. onlic and political well being of the United States.
 The year was noted for violence internationally, Miss Avery said as she pointed to the various mufs ders, assassinat tions, wars ana threats of wars. She also com. mensed on the defaulting by the foregin nations on their debts to this country. However. she said' the year ended with war less i'm" minent. The exposure In this coun- try of the war munitions business helped to build up oninion against war, Miss Avery declared.
 In this country we definitely inc proved conditions. the speaker ex- piaincd. The November elections were peculiarly significant, she added, as they meant the adop- ton of the American method in business and industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

Comgrats galore. . National Defense Night ob- served here last Friday under the auspices o the WGte burn Veterans' Council had many high-spots. Vets congYegating at the Elton for remniscences, hand. shakes. Seery Hayes stirring the Buckimghans HaU croacd by his strrimg mtroductions GemerGt Conner brinoing moss Of statistics to bear hts fasteners u. BUT. It remained for little old Waterburys EZRA band to capture the gonfalom. Alter 't hod plGyed through the martial and e1cng strams o Cs- fers Last Stand" there auasmt soul n the hall that didn't agree here was band u0e sOorh its eoeight tm brass instruYaents All the trimmings that go a0ath this brass band cederesistonce 0ere otered bg Gos mo Vamdetti and has boys Hats of, men, the EZRA band passes in reVieW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

Weather and ice conditions per- hitting, skating fans will be af- forded a special treat at Hamilton park tomorrow starting at 8 o'clock. The Hartford Skating clubs team of exhibition skaters will appear at that time in a special program of speed skating. comedy. and barrel jumping.
 Included in the visiting group will be skaters well known in New England ice skating championship ranks including Mrs Jennie Engcl- mann and her 12 year old daugh- ter, Minnie, child marvel on the steel blades; "pop" Engelmann. Ray Taksar, Bill Tench and Eckie Milton.
 Mrs Engelmann held the New England women's all around skat- ing title for eight years; Tench Is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
Hartford Skaters In
 Debut Here T tomorrow
Varied Exhibition Arranged for Hamilton Park Wed-
 nesday Evening-Barrel Jumping Listed

now the holder of the New Eng land three mile indoor laurels; Milton Is a former state 22O yard champ; and Taksar is the prcs- ent northern New England all around champion and holder of the New England 220 yard record since 1929.
 Little Minnie Engelmann, real wonder on the ice. accomplished the surprising feat @ placing in a state women's all around New Eng land championship last season.
 Entry blanks for the big skating carnival to be held at Hamilton park next Sunday may now be ob- tained at either the Hamilton park or Fulton park stores. There will be races next Sunday for both grammar and high school boys and girls, and several special city senior championship events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

''doub crossing" bodyguard; Nat Pendieton Is 0 dumb but good- humored mob chieftain who loses his illicit gains to blonde Mary; Sam Hardy Is gruff and convincing as Dingie, who aspires to the rac- ket throne. {.
 The companion feature VIII pe the musical hit. Music in the AIT starring John Hcles and Gloria Swanson with Douglas Montgom- cry and June Lang.
 will include stan Laurel and OHyer Hardy in "Babes in Toyanld" also n Am Thief'' with Ricardo Ccf- teS and Mary Astor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
WiIby Hi.Y Club

The first meeting of a now Y club was held Friday night at the Central Y. M. c. A. This club jS to be the Wilby HiR-Y and will be composed of fellows from the senior and junior classes of Wilby High school.
 The charter members of the club met with Y secretary Henry Ellis, Friday night to discuss the details of forming q Hi-Y Club. They are: John Palmer Jr, John Hammell, William Moran, William RoSevear, and John Moran.
 The club has Thursday at 2 D. m. for a practice period In the " gym. The next club meeting will be held Friday, January 26 at 8 D. m. at which time the club advisor will he introduced to the club members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
SLIPPERY WEATHER 1!
Good gvening.

When it's slippery time in New England With tickle weather holding sway, The mercury flirting with zero
 Only to rise the very next day, And the snows of yesterday are melting Beneath light persistent drizzle, Trees and shrubs heavy hanging As snow storm the last was fizzle. When it's slippery time in New England, Glazed walks and sandy track, It's up to you to watch your step If you don't want to land on your back:
 -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

True story . It was just milk pedders horse, bit tired perhaps but patiently waiting the tug of rens and sound of familiar voice It stood by the side of the road
 North Main to be exact the upper end Startled out of it's accustomed calm the animal boed and ker punk into approaching auto despite the best efforts or the driver to avoid the wild plunge of the horse When quadruped had been ntnged the poor nag sumped to the pavement it's foreegs cruelty acerated the flesh torn away and leaving muscles exposed Dr. Giyard was n- ally summoned and after removing the horse to nearby barn and working for two hours in the cold and removed for one whole month And it's depended on it to maintain his milk route in the Brooklyn sec ton He's married, has children and is dependent on his milk route for a livelihood. Some people call t hard luck, the breaks You take your choice Either offers hope for the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
POLE SNAPS, KILLS CLIMBER

Toledo (UP)-An abandoned telephone pole which Chester Hem ming, 64, climbed in rear of his home, swayed perilously as he reached the top, then snapped at the base and plunged him to his death. When the pole broke, Hem ming clung to 1t, neighbors said. He had climbed 1t to fasten Q wire at the top.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
Indians Go to Hartford
Tri.Y (;Iul,

Saturday the Tri.Y club took a trip to stanford to play the "Ques- ton MaFiss." The trip was unstc- ccssfui as far, as the ball club was concerned but everyone had q great time. The Tri-Y Reserves have been steadily Improving until now. They confidently challenge any ball club in the city of high school age to meet them. The challenge was offered by Captain Bill Lovett.
 As has been usual in the past few weeks the headline topic of the meeting was the Junior Prom. The dance was first discussed in- formally and from what, the rneni-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

Purely personal. Genial Joe McEvoy, poppy Merri- man mlkman is genial than these days and one can't blame him the stork dropped in the Missus the other day at the Waterbury hospital with bouncing baby boy. Congratulations Joe ole boy the customer
 Pretty Ann Donahue is recuperang at St Marys hos pa Ann recently had the misfortune to fracture her e bow in fall Speedy recovery, Ann. Many thanks to cute little Mary Phean of II South street for her generous contribution of tino We've always got the welcome mat out for you, Mary Ditto to those smiling youngsters of the Waterbury Girls Cub Mary Marsee and Lucy Bon d who bounding into the with their arms full
 Rev John Hayes assistant chancellor of the Hartford Diocese professor St Josephs Academy in Hartford the guest speaker last evening at the meeting of the Council of Cathac Women in New Britain Father Hayes formerly assistant pastor the Church of the mmacu late Conception here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
KII.T.s BIGGEST TURKEY

Hurricane Deck. Mo - (UP)) -- Tho prize for -bagging the largest wild turkey of the season goes to Miss Sylvia Chaudet, Jefferson City. She brought an i8-pound hen down nt 10 feet with . 20-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

Eavesdropping |. /. . A. B. Barker, public relations counsel for the Waterbury Chess Club e1tends cordial ivitation to aU Waterbury lovers of tue pastie to catch the city championship competitiom whch gets um street and at the Central r. Dr Pasquale F. Loabar- d qoho recently returned from Austria u0 be the Ki acanams guest speaker at the Elton tomorroO been oferig some interesng educational features ot Lcte thamks to Emil Amberg Chase KimbaU, Bert Bail ey John Monzani Eda0ard Kirschbaum Rev David ?. Gaines Richdrd Fisher Req T. L. Crosby John M. Bur- rau, Eda0ard B. Tracy and Homer FiHey. :. Robert Tyreu aoiU direct the Wolcott Grunge minstrel a0hich aviU be presented in the toOm hal MondGy evening, Jdmudry 28
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

BetaOeen us. Bessie Jafee, Uho recently forsook our fair city for stemographic tasks m little old Nev York remeaoed acquaintamces here over the weekend Dora Snyder eccemricdancimg teacher of note so'U be one of the featured entertainers a the Rustic Fars sirth annual Winter Karmival damce at the Central Saturday night. |. Mrs Hubert Cumningham, Mrs Neue Harnick Edith Tracy and Mrs EdOard Stevens caught the WatertoO Princeton tea in their 1Oolnt victory Rev Rocco Gerreros St Sebastian qmtet of the Brooklyn A. G. busy these days arranging tor the 47th ammversay celebration o the organization mert HsOnth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
ATHLETES VOLUNTEER
 BLOOD

Akron, 0. l(UP)-Four athletes of Wooster college, Wooster. o., volunteered to give blood transfu- siong when Virginia Term, 15, daughter of professor at Wocs- ter. lay near death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22

Germany is seeking new methods of suhsidlxing exports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22
C0rnitcs

COmltc9
 James Harrison called the meet ing to order. Randall Mccarthy collected the dues. The club were given a financial statement and found they were in perfectly good standing. The subject of new members was again preached and more names for membership in the organization were brought up. A report was made by Edward Reil- ly, chairman Of the program com mittee, concerning the program arrangements for the next six weeks. Dates for meetings for both the membership and program committees were fixed.
 Gra.Y News '
 The Russell Gra-Y Club will re- hearse tonight and Wednesday evenings preparing for minstrel show which they will give under the direction of their club leader. Joseph kenney in the, Russell school gymnasium Friday aftcr- noon for the rest of the student body of Russell school.
 Russell Gra-Y
 The Russell Gra-Y is also get ting ready to operate Q lost and found department which will be open at certain periods during the day for lost articles in school.
 The Driggs Gra-Y will meet Thursday evening in the future instead of Friday. Several new members have signified their in- tentlon of being present this week.
 There was no practice for Co., lumbia school team in Columbia gym yesterday and no practice at the Central Y this afternoon. The boys will also stop. their noon practice at o'clock until further notice. There will be Q practice scrimmage tomorrow afternoon against St Margaret's and Q prac- tice scrimmage tomorrow after noon for the reserves in the Co., |'lumbia gym.
 Indians Go tO Hartford
 Two representative of four dif- ferent Indian tribes, s boys in all, took a trip to Hartford Saturday morning with Ralph Cooke to visit the Indian tribes of the Hartford Y. M. c. A.
 Starting tomorrow in the gym, tribes are asked to come down in a body because the, one month track and tield events start for all tribes. <, The dashes and the relay will be the Wednesday events and among the tribes which will conn pete are the x Club, Russell ln- dians, Iroquois, Mohicans, Sioux, and others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-22


 Editor Tall Tower Topics Please pass this suggestion to the committee in charge of the Skating Contest Keep the spectators off the ice By this give the contestants who enter the contest chance to do their best and enough to do in If you will remember in past races spoiled barrel jumpers did not have enough to jump because the spectators too close and time was wasted in clearing the ice Why through all this again when arrangements can be made beforehand keep all spectators off the ice at the beginning? They do in other cities and contests enjoyed much Thanking you, remain-A Skater (This suggestion has already been acted upon by the Carnival promoters There will be spectators allowed inside the fence at the skating rink dur ing the progress of of the various and exhibitions Thanks for your nterest-The Ed)
 @ Add best sinpiles of 19s5. As ercited bog
 ho has just read for the first time The American Boys x Ha,sdy Book. As entertaining Dotty Dinapte
 book soould be to streanline flapper As forscard
 looking the back end 0f the new model cars. As yegar the finish payments ther avGr debt to tke
 U.S As useful as gold coin. As osO as trees
 rOots. As the seekers after political
 plstDt . As carefd stout c1rrying bGsket
 Of eggs across icy street As dull Gs Gn GnGtenr
 niGster Of ceremonies trying to be funny.
 Good Nig.t