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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-17

AN0uButuCht way LINE COuOl-
ion Of Warden John J. Sheridan
Fho has been confined to his home
~ an infected throat was reported
letter today at his home. Rela-
ives say he is somewhat improved
Tut will have to remain at his
ono for several days yet. The
Earden has a septic sorethroat.
The special meeting of the board
Z warden and burgesses at which
appointments of officials were
lated to have been made had been
|cheduled for tonight, but has been
postponed because Of the illness Of
he warden.
The warden told friends Tuesday
light after the freemen's meeting
9 had not been feeling well ard
tent home to "sleep OFF, a cold he
bought he had. His condition grew
orse and he has been confined TO
Is bed since that time.
In the meantime there is still
Alenty of talk about the refusal Of
zwo democratic board members to
ote for Milton Calvin, democrat,
pr reappointment as fire chief.
ome feel that Mr. Calvin has done
y good pob in this capacity for his
3rst year and that the burgesses
Re acting contrary to the will of
|ha re0n1o In nnn0sinO him Ofhara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-17

passing has shocked his friends
He is survived by six children, two
sons, Emil and Evoll. both OF
whom are stationed at Camp Grove
Civilian Conservation Corps camp
at Stafford Springs and four
daughters, Olga, Edna, Ethel and
Elsa. Friends may call at the flu
neral home this afternoon and eve
ming.
The funeral OF John Sodlosky,
former Naugatuck resident who
died Tuesday, was held at $3.50 o.
clock this morning from the home
of his sister, Mrs Alice Nork to st.
Mary's church, Union City. at 3
o'clock, where a requiem mass was
celebrated by Rev Richard p. Nor
rissey, pastor. Burial was in st.
Francis cemetery.
A number Of members OF the
Luther League of the Salem Luth-
eran church journeyed in private
autos last night to Stamford to
visit the Luther League Of the
1AuLACIdAi SAdASAs avg
had a most enjoyable time. They
presented an interesting program
which scored a decisive hit with
the Stamford club.
To Visit Here Tonight
Members of the Past Noble
Grands association of Winona Re-
bekah lodge, Waterbury, will be
the guests tonight Of the Past
Noble Grands club Of Columbia
Rebekah lodge, No. IS, I. o. o. F.,
in Odd Fellows hall. There will be
tasty supper at $3.50 o'clock and
program of entertainment will
follow.
Rev John E. Zeiter will serve
his third year as pastor of the
Naugatuck Methodist Episcopal
church. it has been announced.
The New York East conference of
the M. z. church decided to agree
to the unanimous request of the
members of the local church board
that he be returned here. Rev
Zeiter has a pleasing personality
and has won himself hundreds of
friends of all denominations since
he came here from Long Island.
He has sponsored numerous ac-
tivities in his church and increased
interest and enthusiasm have been
a result of his emergetic efforts. He
is a graduate of the University of
Pennsylvania and of a theological
seminary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02

any offered here in tho past sis years. The chorus of twenty.eighl voices will Dc made up entirely oi men while tho speeialtieS VIII fsa' ture members of both sex.
 Gilman M. Gay will introduce eaeh and every number while the laughs, and there will bo many st them, will Do from the lips of those two veteran black faced mon of mlrth, Joe Dormollni and liar. yey stout.
 The ticket committee Is made up of William Walsh as general chairman, Fanny dawrych, w Wiley, <. Jenkins, W. Hands, q Delanger, l.. James, 10. Tuttle, Y. Bradley, L. Durky and Doris son.' erville. n.
 rho personnel of the chorus will include.
 Tcnors, r. Vaughn. s. Collins, N. Muccino, 0. Campeau, w. Chaf--
 Leads. IT. Trombiey, q. Mitchell, l, Mulholland, Q. Kieinort, w. Dee fancy, R. Bryan, J. Mulholland, T, iioar, R. Domlngue, y. Hedges, G, Desplna, II. George.
 Barltones. T. Loisellc, c. 1iae. burn, R. Drodour, IL. Krauso, w. Htenger.
 Bass. A. Brouilletto, A. Reod, H' LeIsring, A. Thunberg, q. Altehe- son, ", Ward, 1,. Perruglni.
 Tho complete program VIII pe as folowsi . Opening Mcdiey-~Smootl, Sailing. 6Where There's Smoke There's
 Fire" William DelanVy ohi suganna ."Joe" Barmollnl Eccentric dance. Marie Beradiho "Tho Words Arc In My Heart"
 ,..........,H.a ayinohd Brodenf Tenor Solo ....... Frank Vaughn "Whon I urow Too Old to
 Dream" Nicholas Muecinr, .Mandy Loo" coed Harvey Stout AWhen the Sun uoos Down..
 ,..,.,..,s... George Hneburil Accordion Solo. Domenle Mecca "oid FaithfuI" ."Jack" Rainyils Dance Speciality ..,,.......,.. ,,,,,,. Billie and Ernie Ledger Closing Medicy--Merriiy We R0ll
 Along.
 Foliowlng tho stage presentation dancing will Do enjoyed until ini1' night with tho ArcadiaDs, radio favorites furnishing tho music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
TOLL RATE PLAN
 MAY BE CHANGED
Proposal Will Affect Sta- tiOn-t0-StatiOn Calls
 Beginning at 2 P. M.

The night rate schedule now eff fective on station-to-station toll calls at s:S0 D. m. will apply to station to station calls beginning at D. m. If approval Is granted . proposal laid before the federal communications commission, effec- tive June l, 1t was leraned today
 According to W. W. Wren, man. ager of the local office of the Southern New England Telephone company, the organization has complied with tho proposal ad- vanced by tho American Tele- graph and Telephone company and the new rates will be effective hero if tho commission approve the plan.
 The revision is planned in order to simplify the present toll rate structure and to promote operating efficiency. It Is believed that with the advancement of the hour for the low night rate, toll traffic will be moro evenly distributed,
 If the change Is approved it will mean that beginning he first of next month thore will be only two classes of rates on station-to. station calls and that the pres. ent night rate in offeet from D. m. will be abolished.
 Tho person.to-porson call rates which are the same at all times Nill not be affected by the change
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
Score Of Prominent
 Citizens Named On
 Various Committees
Event at Elton Hotel on Tuesday Evening, May l4t, Expected to Attract Grads" From All
 Sections of New England

Jones Jr, Edward A. Griffin, Ed- win P. Derwin, George ]. Chap man, and Carl E. Avltabile.
 Entertainment
 Edward Daniel Bergin heads the committee for the entertainment of the visiting alumni and win be ably assisted by John R. Sugrue, Albert J. Sugruc, Edward ]. Ryan, Jr, Charles !. Murphy, Francis Joe seph Moynihan, William II. Mon. agan, Patrick J. McFadden, ]. Leo Kelly, John A. Dillon, Charles L.. Denehy, Preston ]. Mcdonnell of Torrington, Enos !. O'Conneil of ThomGslon, William !. Stokes of Naugatuck, William J. Nixon, Jr, of Naugatuck, John r. McDon- ough, Jr, of Naugatuck, Leo J. Cullen of Naugatuck, and William K. Bennett of Ansonia.
 The committee on attendance os clergy is headed by the Rev Wl- liam r. Casey, pastor of St John of the Cross Church of Middle bury, who is aided by the Rows James Roche of St Margaret's, Francis A. Murphy of Sts Peter and Paul, Eugene P. Cryne, pastor of St Patricl's Church, Rev John A. .Dowd, pastor of St Bernard &, sharon, Joseph ". Yankowslsi, St Anthony's, Ansonia, and John J. Barney, of Derby.
 Music
 The committee on music Is heaa- cd by stephen J. O'Brien, assisted by Maurice r. Fitzgerald, Joseph A. Cory, Edward c. Claffcy and Joseph T. Reynolds of NauRatuck
 E. Vincent Maloney heads the press committee aided by Charles $. Mccarthy, Cornelius r. Maloney, Raymond J. Fitzpatrick, and Frau. cis II. Brennan of Union City.
 In charge of the dinner commit tee Is George V. Grady, aided by John r. Shea, Joseph W. Sculiy, Vincent o'Brien, Albert l.. Paul Thomas r, Morris, John P. Kinney. Vincent M. Hutchinson, pr Chrss- tophor E. Dwyer, John R. Delaney, Maurice J. Connors, William P, Roland, Francis J. Roland, stephen Bergin, Dr James II. Kane os Thomaston, pr Patrick strapp Of Seymour, Andrew J. Ryan of Rox. bury, William II. Coleman Jr, of New Milford, Edward Y. A. Mack of New Milford, Richard T, Tob!n of Derby, Joseph E, Feoney of Cheshire, and Piorro pfonovost.
 Attorney William B. HennesHey heads tho ticket committee and will be assisted by Thomas r, Nolan, Francis c. Regan, Francis T. Healoy, Thomas ]. Byrnes, Jo' soph J, o'Brien, pr Joseph r. Burke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
MICHAEL CROWLEY GUEST AT DINNER
Lincoln COttagers to Honor Charter Member
 at Opening Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

Michael Crowley, original mein- Der of tho Lincoln cottage at Lake ouassa paug, will be feted Ut . din. ner at that resort iE connection with the formal opening cerc' monies Sunday.
 The committee in charge con. sista of Joseph Baker, Victor Rad xunas and Edward Danasavage.
 Officers of tho cottage include Edward Danasavage, president, and Andy Stokes, secretary and treasurer. Members are, Michael Crowley, James Barnes, Captain Robert Schloaser, John Rakauskas, William Petchelock, Ernest Pakul, Eppie Baker, Victor Radzunas, Jo. seph Mason of Brooklyn, N. r., William Burns and Joseph Baker,
 Bowling Banquet
 The annual banquet of st Put tricks bowling league will take place tonight at Wright'N tavern in Plalnville. It will also mark the first time that tho women haYo received invitations and dancing will be featured. More than 100 are expected Co attend.
 Thomas Fitzmauriee will Do tbS toastmaster while Prank Hardy head Of tho bowling committee VII act as chairman. Honored guesl' will include Rev Eugene Y Cryne, pastor of tho parish, Rev Bernard Poster and Rev William Wirkus, all Of St patrieks; and Key Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor Of St Jeseph's church and John karls, alley manager at St Joseph's. The committee in charge of arrange ments consists of Prank Hardy, Francis Fitzgerald, Edward Loftus, Cyril Dunphy and James Barrett
 All planning to attend the party are asked to report at the Lyeeum no later than s o'clock. .
 Priges to Do awarded will bel first place team, Capt Frank Hardyi second place, Capt Michael Drls- coll, third place, Michael Higgis- ton, captain. High average, Je' seph Devlne, Ill for si gamrsi high three games, William Carroll, 4i9, and high single, William cat- roll with I'll. High team thrcs games, Capt Michael Higgiston, i04a and high team single, Capt James Barrett with bS4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
 HORSE SHOW FEATURE

New Haven, April 30.---The chiI. dref's classes, embracing i, ponies and horsemanshlp, have Ilwaye been q source of deilght to those who exhibit and patronizo hortc shows, There Is on unusuhl amount Of Interest in the chlldrenf classes this year in the 11th aii nuai New Haven Horse ghow which will be held at the Arena i,Nre on May Q, 10, and Il.
 There will be four divisions if' the etildren'g pony class, while n iiorsen anshib there will De sever divisions open t0 the youtbfvl riders Two outstanding events 0n tie program on saturday after. noon, May fl, will be the A' 2. f c. A, good hands event, and tho 4, E. r. c. A. horeemanshjp event.
 n tite fifet, the cup is donated by' Richard WeiIins and the pure pose Of the eyent Is to impress upon young riders the importance Of Kindness and eentIeness D handling their mounts.
 Tine horsemanstip event cup @ donated by Alfred E. MHClay and the purpose of it is tha same as in the good hands event, Winners Of nfst prize in eneb class will De olikibio iO compete in those ciasf- os in the championship A ', " C. A. events At the national h0fDe sIiow this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
Ruling Awaited On
 'Dine-Chain' Letters
Postal Authorities Here Anticipate Instructions From Washington On-SeveraI Letters Reported Received

Assistant Postmaster James T.. Kelley said today that a ruling from Washington will be awaited before any "send-a-dime" letters are seized at the local post office. Postal officials at Denver, where the chain letters have been center ed, have not yet determined whe- ther the dime letters are against postal regulations.
 Tho letters are beginning to make their appearance in Water bury, with a number of local per sons reporting that they have been asked to join in the chain which Is promised to bring them in $1,- 562.50 for a dime.
 Chain letters are taboo under postal regulations, but there is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
CROSBY GRADUATE
 GAINS MORE FAME
Attorney Cyril H. Condon Has Great Background
 For New Office

l Attorney Cyril IT. Condon, son of pr and Mrs Thomas F. Condon of Revere street yesterday joined q partnership for the practice of law under tho firm name of Wherry, Condon & Forsyth, with offices at 90 Broad streot, New York City. Mir Condon Is tho son of tho local su. perintendent of schools and is q graduate of Crosby high school and of Brooklyn Law school of St Law renee university with degrees of LLB. and LL.M.
 Tor tho past five years he has boen associated with tho law firm of Cuthell, Hotehki6s and Mills, general counsel for the Curtiss. Wright corporation and Transeon. tinental and Western Air, fncor. pornted, and has appeared In some of tho leading pioneering cases on aeronautical law.
 | Mir Condon is n member of tho committee on aeronautlcal laws of tho New York's County Lawyers association and has appeared bee fore the reporters for tho restate- mont of tortB of tho American Law Institute in connection with the law of aerial rights In the air space. He has also appeared at tho 1884 annuni meeting of tho American Law Institute, Washington, D. C., in connection with this subject. He is tho author of articles on aeronauticai law for the Air Law Review of New York University Jaw school and the United States Law Review, q member of tho Now York County Lawyers association and tho Downtown Athletic club. Mir condon will continue special Izlng in aeronautIcai law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02

question, undecided as yet, as { whether the newest type is illasa one of the letters received Waterbury reads as follows; The U. S. A.
 A. D. 1885. M Dear
 Out in Denver everybody is trading dimes - and making money at it. If you want a nice vacation fund, or the price of a new car, at a cost of 10 cents and six postage stamps, then
 1 Within three days make five copies of this letter, leav- ing off the top name and ad- dress and adding your name and address at the bottom of the list.
 2. Mail this original and five copies to six of your friends, to whom you wish luck.
 8. In emitting the top name send to that person ONE DIME as Q charity donation.
 Here is what will happen if nobody breaks the chain. Five raised to the sixth power is 15,625. This means, as your name reaches the top of the list, that you will receive lb,- 625 letters with donations amounting to $1,562.60. Now, is this worth a dime to you?
 Be charitablel Donate q dime! A list of six names fol- lowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02

Between 100 and lsO members of the alumni of Holy Cross cole lege from the Naugatuck Valley and other points in the state are expected at the annual dinner of the Naugatuck Valley Club to. ke held in the Hotel Elton, Tuesday night, May l4.
 Attorney Walter E. Monagan, president Of tho local organization, win preside as toastmaster at the dinner. Tho guesta of honor will be Attorney James D. c. Murray, '0s, of New York city, n native Of Waterbury: Honorable Joseph T Higgins, 'l6, U. s. internal revenIe collector for New York: and James W. Fitzpatrick, '00, of this city, noted writer and orator
 Committee chairman and mem. bers were approved at the last meeting of the Waterbury mem- bers of the Naugatuck Valley group and were announced to-day by Attorney Timothy $. Sullivan, chairman of the executive com mittee. In addition to Attorney Sullivan on tho executive commit. tee are Dr NJ. ]. Lawlor, Dr Ai- fred Finn, George V. Grady, Jo- seph r. Maloney of New Milford, Dr Walter A. Reilly of Nauga- tuck, Dr W. Clement Kennedy Of Torrington, Attorney Eugene T.. O'Sullivan of Torrlngton, and the officers of tho club, Attorney Mon. agan, president; Cornelius F. Ma. loney, vice-president, and Alter. ney Maurice P. Wrenn, secretary treasurer.
 Reception
 pr M. J. Lawlor is chairman of the reception committee and will be assisted by Frank M. Skehan, Vincent A. Scully, Vincent A. NH. CT, Gerard ]. McEvoy, pr Arthur x. Mcdonald, Edward A. Kilroe, John B. Hoey, Thomas r. Hayes, Joseph B. Hannon, George R. Gui'- foile, John c. Gilmartln, George A. Gaffncy, James J. Doran, Thom. as F. Devine, Frank |. Daily, Peter J. Carroll, Dr Francis A, Bowes, Thomas ]. Aubrey, William J, Neary of Naugatuck, Thomas F.. Lunny of Middlebury, and pr Jotn w. Fruin.
 Attorney Monagan is chairman of tho general committee and will be assisted by Judgo Edward J.. Finn, Judge John r, MeGrath, Al. slstnnt states Attorney William F. Fitagerald, John E, Whelan, 10. soph R, Thompson, Prank J, Sun. ms, Charles R. Summa, Joseph ', pheian, John Y. Phclan, Franels MTDonaid, Terence c. Carmodv, Joseph r. Allshausky, Eugene ! Cummlngs of Torrlngton, Leon E, Mccarthy of Ansonia, pr Alphonse D. slriea, Dr John NJ. Ricoiardi, Joseph r. Renney, William Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
DAYLIGHT TIME
 OPENS WRANCLE
WATR Questionnaire to Ascertain City's Sen.
 timents Tomorrow

In an attempt to ascertain the sentiment of Waterburians on day light saving time. said to be suffer- ing a rapid decline in popularity, the regular Friday evening street questionnaire of station WATR win be devoted to this question, studio officials announced today.
 During the first week of the new time complaints are said to have been general, especially among workers who point out the futility of a measure designed primarily to give to the working people more leisure time.
 Daylight saving, it is claimed, designed for q period when the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
GEORGE NHUCTER
 OUT UNDER BONDS
MiddIebury Road Youth Faces Auto Theft
 Charge Saturday

Arrested yesterday after an ex citing chase, George Schuster, IS, of Middlebury road, was ordered held for a hearing Saturday morn. inx In city court under bonds Of $500 when arraigned in court to- day on a charge of theft of an automobile.
 Under questioning at police headquarters, Schuster has admit ted the theft of another car sev- eral weeks ago, and the continu- ance of his case was given this morning at the request of police who wished time for further inves- tigation.
 Schuster was captured yesterday after allegedly stealing car owne2 by James Fusco of i52 Madison street from Lewis street, while the theft he has admitted in addition is that of the car of Harry ]. Car roll, the latter machine having been stolen from East Main street.
 Patrolman James Behan ycstei . day arrested Schuster after the youth had been captured by How ard Slmons of Fairlawn avenue and Edward Fay of Middlefield avenue in a Leavcnworth street parking lot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
OxFoRD LIFTS IAN ON WO.

Miss Tanla Vorontson, Of Ht I'll. dn's, the first woman undergradu. ate to be given permission by tho oxford University authoritles' to act c speaking part on the same stage as men students, played the part of "La Mort" in tho produc. ton of "OFephee," by Jean Coeteau which was given by tho oxford Unicepsity French Club in oxford. BngIRnd, recently. 4 few weeks ago, when the oxford University English club wanted to stage some 0He-aet plays the University auth. critics refused permission to wo. men students to act with mon. Other bans against women are exs peeted to Do dropped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
15O Expected Here for Holy Cross Valley Alumni Dnne
CHURCH OFFERS
 REVUE TONIGHT
Musical Presentation to Be Given By St Cecilia's
 At WOmen's Club

Waterbury entertainment lovers prepared today to attend the mu- sical revue of the Recreation l, ,g~e of St. Cecilia's parish to. night at the Waterbury Women's club on Central avenue. The title of the musical play is "The Hurry Up Bride" and 1t promises to be one of the outstanding perform. ances given anywhere within the past several months. The cast will be under the direction of Jack Fitzgerald.
 One of the added features will be the fact that the cast will as' semble in the studios of station WATR for a half hour program beginning at 6:30 o'clock this eve. ming. The radio performance will also mark~the final rehearsal oi the group and will be very unusual in its presentation. Jack Fitz' gerald's orchestra will also bt heard during the program. The appearance of the company in such a capacity will give the principal' ample opportunity to speak fol themselves and prove to the public in general that their stage show warrants wide attention. Those Those planning to attend are ad' vised that the curtain will ris' promptly at S:15 o'clock.
 The entire proceeds of the af fair will be turned over toReN Peter Cuny to assist in defrayint the expenses of the parish.
 Popular numbers will be pre- sented in connection with the play by rincipals of the company ant with especially arranged effects t' be given by members of the dril team, of which Harold P. Man vile Is director. Mrs Gertrude s Wollschlager is acting in charg, of tho general committee on ar' engagements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02

vention. Trophies will Do awarded to winning lodges in drills and ap- pearanee ct the field day Juno Sth at Lakewood Park. Women Of the Moose from several chapters VIII also compete for the prizes.
 There will be n banquet on the evening of Juno 2 at the Elton to Do followed by Q ball at Moose hall. officers will Do elected Ut the June 2 session.
 Principal speakers at the con- yentIon will include Sen. Jamea A. Davis of Pennsylvania. direc- tor general of tho Loyai order Of the Moose; Malcolm R. Giles of Moosehart, Illinois, supreme sec' retary, Albert Ladner of phila- dolphin. supreme dictator; William, Bennett of Newark, N. J.. regional dicetor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
LIQUOR DEALERS |ARE INCORPORATED

Incorporation papers for tho In- dependent Mquor Dealers' nssocln- ton of Connecticut were filed y0a' terday at the office of tho seere' tary of state in Hartford. Tho Wa terbury men signing tho papers are Harmon A. donlot, George ~ Mulilgan. William Y. Sullivan ma Rocco Dioria. Other names hp' bearing on tho papera arc Max Fern and M. Rendel of New L0n' don and Murray caplnn Of New Haven, ...
 Counsel for the association will be Judge John r. Meurath of Wa' terbury. Peter Melse Of New Brit ain was named secretary Of tho association at an organization inoot' ing Tuesday night, at Meriden'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
MEETS TONIGHT

Dartmouth Alumni men Of WI. terbury will meet tonight at 6;30 o'clock nt the Elton to arrange plans for attending the State alumni convention at the Avon Country club in Hartford on May .. Tonights meeting will follow q dinner ct G;30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
SHOW TONIGHT AT
 BUCKINGHAM HALL
Big Crowd Expected for Shoe Hardware Company
 Minstrels and Dance

Everything is inreadiness for tho biggest show in town, the Shoe Hardware Mutual Benefit Associa- tion's minstrel and dance this evo- ming at Buckingham hall at 6 o'clock. Tickets arc at Q premium as the advance sale was easily disposed of and only few will he sold this evening at the door so al are advised to be on hand carly.
 Director Jack Rainville has been more than pleased with the rehearsals to date and believes to nights presentation will surpass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
CITY CHOSEN FOR
 MOOSE CONVENTION
Plan Two.Day Session in June-Senator James
 A. Davis Invited

Plans for the state convention of tho order of Moose to be held here Juno 2 and were discussed last night at a meeting of the ar- rangements committee last night in Moose hall. It Is expected that 4,B00 persons will attend the con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02

long working hours In the factories prevented people from getting the necessary daylight hours for Out- door recreation is now outdatedi and useless.
 The broadcast will be conducted at the usual time, 7;45 o'clock with George Duffy, studio manager of wATR directing the duestionnaire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-02
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, May s--(up) )-Weath fereeast,
 Maaaa tonight and Friday Colder Friday in east DOT. ton,
 Rhode fsland--oeeaaioD rain to. night and Friday, Continued cold
 onneetieut--oeeaai aional rain tos night and Friday. Continued cool