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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
FRATERNITY DANCE ENJOYABLE EVENT

P. Beta Kappa fraternity held It's annual card party at Post col. lege Saturday evening and the af- fair was largely attended. Refresh- ments were served during the evu- ming. Those attending were as follows: Mir and Mrs Howard P. Coe, Mir and Mrs Harold B. Post, MT and Mrs Donald J. Post, MT and Mrs Harry c. Post. MT and Mrs Clarendon Nickerson. MT and Mrs John K. Holt, Miss E. c. Hoyt. Miss Muriel Maton, Robert White, MT and Mrs Frank Hotchkiss, MT and Mrs Frank Elwell, MT and Mrs Don Beardsley. MT and Mrs Earl McCullum, Bernard Griffin. William Gumpper, Miss Ann Flaherty. Miss Edna Dews, Miss Evelyn Clarke, Nicholas Delonges. Phillip Ciriello, Mir and Mrs F. A. Packard. Mir and Mrs Sachse, Mrs George Boyle
 Miss Nellie Browne, Edward But. Ter, Edward Yurkunas. Miss Loret- ta Barry, Miss Mary Mccarthy, Miss Julia Calvin, Miss Stella Zc- mack. Joseph Cooks0n, John Isaac Cookson, Julian Tottea, Samuel Signori, MT and Mrs Thomas Dris- call, Mir and Mrs Roland Jaminet. MT and Mrs John Lynch, MT and Mrs Homer Sherwood, MT and Mrs James Sammon, Miss Jeanne Sher. wood, Miss Alice Sammon, Miss Katherine Lynch. Miss Helen Back man, Eunice Saunders. Miss Ma rion Lutze, Miss Marjorie Clarke.
 The committee in charge of this n ffair were as follows: George Mitchell, Harry Handel, Howard Downey, John A. Mccarthy. John J. Mccarthy, Pasquale Rossi. Mi- chael Divinchi, George Sachse, John Kulmann. Joseph Zibell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
(. M. TIC. CAMPS
 FOR CONNECTICUT
Mobilization Sites PrO- vided for in New
 Army Set-Up
By PAUL MAY fnomOprat COrreSDOndent)

Washington, D. C., Feb--Con- struction of two camps for use Of the Civilian Military Training Corps, one at the Connecticut State National Guard Camp at Mantle Stone Ranch, and the other at Gro- ton. is proposed as q part of Gen. eral McAarthur's program Tor modernization of hte army, 1t was revealed to-day at the House com mittee on military affairs.
 Details of the proposed camps were included in a break-down on General McArthur's construction program. prepared by the general staff at the request of the House committee.
 For the Mantle camp. 1t Is pro- posed to expend $91.07O, on con- struction of barracks and target range. A similar set-up on smaller scale. is planned for the proposed Groton camp. The cost at Groton would be $t4,000.
 The time required for the work at each camp Is estimated by the war department at three months. Employment 10 be provided locally was estimated by the department at 49,00O man. hours for the Man. tic caomp. and 5000 man. hours for the Groton camp.
 McArthur has asked Congress to earmark his $405, ,000 900 out of the four billion dollar lump sum ap- propriation asked by President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
PIT ASSOCIATIONS
 OBSERVE BIRTHDAY
Special Parties Mark Founders Day"
 Locally

Founders day will be observed today by two local Parent-Teach- ers' associations. The Chase Par ent Teacher association will hold q mesting tonight at 8 o'clock in the kindergarten room of the NH Plain Union church, featured by the presentation of a piaylet, "Reminiscences" under the direc- ton of Mrs Wilfred E. Gibson. There will be a birthday cake with 3S candles to commemorate the oc- casion and refreshments will be served by the hospitality commit- tee.
 The Bunker Hill group will hold a silver tea in the kindergarten room of the school this afternoon. A marionette play, "The Four Schools" will be presented by Miss Mae Finnan, a teacher at the school and refreshments will be served by a committee under the direction of Mrs Earl Anderson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
REHEARSALSOPEN
 FOR CLUBS SHOW
Washington Park Commu. nifty Cast to Present
 Revue
WASHINGTON HILL

There will be a rehearsal for the minstrel and dance to be given by the Washington Park Commm. nity club tomorrow night in the Community house and all those taking part in the. show are re- quested to report to Director Joe Lezotte at 7:30 o'clock.
 Card Games TO-nlght
 The St Francis Holy Name 30. ciety forty-five tourney which is getting more interesting every week will hold its regular Monday evening matches tonight in the church hall. The committee in charge has decided to play two rounds with no split series, the first series has three weeks remaining and the second round will then stsart.
 The leaders, the Washington Hills, will have to play their bes. tonight If they wish to maintain their one game lead wiien they op. pose George O'Neill and his boys. The O'Neillmen after a slow start are now going on high and hope to make the Hills their latest vic- tims.
 Joe Phelan will endeavor to send his team into the lead with vic. tory over Bill O'Donnell's team. Joe and his boys are but one game behind the Hills and a victory to. night will be likely to put him in first place.
 Other matches for tonight will show Mulcunry meeting Cusick, Horan playing John Prelan, Cough lin playing Joyce, r. Shanahun will meet Goggins. Bowey will stack up against Dennihan and J.. Shanahan will fare off with John Fitzmaurice's boys.
 Alumni to Meet
 The St Francis Alumni will hold a meeting tomorrow night at $ o'clock in the church hill. Plans for a social in the near future will be discussed and President Wll- liam Began will preside at the ses- sion and all members of the alumn are urged to attend this meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
VALUATION FILED
 ON HEALEY ESTATE
Inventory ShOws Assets of Over $l3,575-One-'
 Third Cash

An estate of $13,575.21 is left by the late Catherine A. Healey, woh died October 9. according to the inventory of the estate filed in probate court today before Judge Dennis J. Slavin. The estate is made up of cash deposits totaling $4,S79.10: promissory notes of $7,085; Building and Loan stock worth $1,528 and few personal items valued at $35.
 The cash deposits are in the fol- lowing institutions: Waterbury Savings Bank, $3,510.95; Water- bury Trust Co, $1S2.78; Citizens 6; Manufacturers National ba n k, $5f86; Morris Plan bank, $765, and an account held by the Citi- Zens & Manufacturers National bank as trustee for the deceased, $37S.51.
 The estate owns ten shares Of stock of the Home Building and oLan Association, Inc, of Bridge port, valued at $1,52S.90, and . paid up industrial insurance policy worth $47.21.
 There are four promissory notes in the following amounts: $4,785i $85O; $650 and $900.
 A diamond ring is appraised al $25; a pearl ring at $5. and a cameo pin at $5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11

A night of fun hastbeen planned at St Joseph's hall this evening when members of the Lithuanian Catholic Students will present q comedy skit entitled "Dad Writes to the old Country.
 Following the presentation there will be q lecture by Rev John Bal- kunas of Astoria, L. l. national chaplain of the l.. C. s.
 The lecture will be followed ny motion pictures. The scenes will be from the recent convention of stu. dents at Marianapoiis College at Thompson. Conn, Other short and selected subjects will be featured including the life of Jack Sharkey. scenes from Rochester. N. Y., and others taken in New York City. Other films showing the exper- fences of Darius and Girenas. Lith- uanian aviators are listed. These pictures were taken at Floyd Ben- net Airport in New York.
 Officers Installed
 New officers wer installed in, the Litheuanian Catholic Students or. ganization at meeting in the old school auditorium yesterday after. noon. Those who were placed at the head of the club for the next twelve months include, Vincent Klimas, president; Alice Staselu- mas, vicepresident: Esther Yokso, recording secretary: Stanley Col ney, treasurer; Rev John J. Kripas chaplain and Louise Judzimas, correspondent for the Students World" national publication of the L. c. s.
 Mayor to Speak
 Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes will be the guest of honor at & banquet of the Lithuanian Ali ance of America at 103 Green street on Saturday evening Febrii- ary 23rd.
 Among others who are listed as speakers are Deputy Sheriff John W. Jenusaitis. Alderman John w. Bender, Attorney John Bogocius of Boston. Mass. president of the national organization. Dr John s. Staneslow. pr Frank Hill and other prominent in Lithuanian cir cles.
 One of the most enthusiastic gatherings of Lithuanian people will gather at 48 Green street on the following day, February 24th at which time the 17th anniversary of the Lithuanian independence will he celebrated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
DIVORCE DECREE
 GRANTED EDLATHROP
Unusual Case in Which Wife Went to Jail
 Comes to Close

Judge Earnest c. Simpson granted a divorce on grounds of desertIon to George W. Lathrop of Southington from Hazel o. Lathrop of Waterbury, following a hearing in the New Haven superior court Friday. The plaintiff ie instructor in the trade school in Meriden.
 . His wife served a term in jail rather than give up her son to her husband as per court order. She spent a total of 47 days in the county jail last summer. In the order of Judge Arthur F. Els. handed down in the Litchfield su- perior court last spring, custody of the child, was given the mother excepting the months of July and August. When the husband aps peared for the child, he was in- formed the child was in Wfscon- sin. MT Lathrop then instituted contempt of court proceedings a. gainst his wife, and she was sent to Jail until the child was return ed and given over to the husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
ALWAYS DEAD TlRED7

How sad! Sallow complexion, coated tongue. poor appetite. bad breath, pimply skin and always tired. Whats wrong? Chances are you're poisoned by clogged bowels or constipation. Take this famous prescription used constantly Tn place of calomel by men and wom- en for 20 years--Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. They are harmless yet very effective. A compound of vegetable ingredients. They act easily upon the bowels, help free the system of poison caused by faulty elimination.
 Rosy cheeks, clear eyes and youthful energy makes success of life. Take one or two pr Ed wards Olive Tablets at bedtime for a week. Know them by their olive color. 15c, 30c, and soc. All druggists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
FOREMEN
 STAGE BANQUET
Receive Tributes From John GOss, Mayor
 Hayes

Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes, John H. Goss, vice-presl- den tand general superintendent of the Scovill Manufacturing com pany, and Rev. John L. Davis, pas- tor of the Washington Square Methodist church of New York were among the speakers Sntur. day night at the 21st annual ban quet of the Scovill Forepen's as. sociation at The Elton. Joseph y. Moran, president of tho assOcia. ton, delivered the address of well come and Rev. Henry E. Quill dc. llvered the invocation. Benedic- tion was pronounced by Rev. Thomas L. Crosby.
 Richard c. Jeter was tOastmas- ter of the evening. The part the association has played in the a.. fairs of the Scovill company and the city as a whole was praised by Mir. Goss and Mayor Hayes. Rev. MT. Davis address was In ! humorous vein. Music during the evening was furnished by Jack Fitzgerald's orchestra. Ike Dervis entertained with accordion selec- tions while Francis Sheehan sang several songs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
POST TOS SPONSOR
 VALENTINE DANCE
LegiOnnaires Plan Gala Party Thursday-Band
 Tomorrow Morning
WATERVlLLE

The entertainment committee of Davis Post of the American Legion Is to give Valentine dance at Sprague gymnasium Thursday eve- ming and an excellent time Is prom ised to all who attend. The pro- gram will include a number of nov city events a well as modern and old-time dancing.
 Paramount Meets Tonight
 The February meeting of the Fairmount Community club will be held at St Michaers parish hall at 8 o'clock this evening. The speak CT of the evening will be Mrs Leila Alexander, director of the Pearl street Community house, who will also be accompanied by group of talented Negro entertainers.
 Rehearsal Tonight
 The Fife, Drum and Bugle corps of the Casper s. Davis post of the American Legion win rehearse at 8 o'clock this evening at its quar- ters on upper Thomaston avenue.
 Band Concert Tomorrow
 The band concert which is to be given at Sprague school gymnasium tomorrow evening promises to be an unusual treat and 1t is expected to attract capacity audience. The general public is cordially invited and no admission will Dc charged. The concert Is being sponsored by the Casper s. Davis. Jr, post No 136, of the American Legion, as a part of its community service work.
 The band is directed by Cosmo Venditti and is composed of forty of the best bandsmen in the city. Federal funds were used for pre- pairing the band for the series of concerts which have been given on Sunday afternoons at the Hamilton park pavilion. Many local people have listened to the band on it's nu- merous broadcast programs and are looking forward with pleasure to the local appearance tomorrow evening.
 DcnOunces Burlesque
 At both masses at St Michaers church yesterday. the pastor, Rev Michael Heating. launched another powerful attack on the obscene and salacious burlesque shows again being presented in the city. He placed the responsibility squarely on the heads of the city govern ment and the police department, calling upon them to do their duty in ridding the city permanently of this type of entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
'CIVNEY CIRCLE
 HOST TO FRIENDS

Michael McGivncy Circle, No 124, Columbian Squires, will hold open house tonight at the Co., lumbus club. Each members is allowed to invite one non-nsmber to attend the social hour. Moving pictures and other forms of enter tainment will be staged. Refresh. ments will also be served.
 Yesterday afternoon at the Washington Park Community House the Squires split a double. header with basketball teams rep resenting St Joseph's church of New Britain. The junior varsity team lost to the Hardware City combine, while the varsity team won.
 Wednesday evening there will be an informal business meeting or the Squlres, the first in February. Friday night the Squires plan to hold their first social of 1885 in the Columbus Club. About twenty couples are expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
TORRINCTON GIRL
 INJURED IN CRASH

Collision between two cars on the over head bridge on the overhead bridge on the Thomas ton road yesterday resulted in laceratlons about the face for Guida Farohisne, g. of SC Wash ington avenue, Torrington. She was taken to Waterbury hospital. where it was found that flying glass had cut her considerably.
 She was riding in a car driven by Alfred Manfriedonia Of Tor rington, while the other car was operated by John Sigadto of 141 Division street, Waterbury. Pat rolman Terence Lynch investigated and reported the crash at head. quarters. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
GOLDEN JUBILEE
 OF BURNS CLUB
Memory of Robert Burns HOnOred at 5Oth An-
 niverSary Banquet

The Waterbury Burns Club cele- brated it's 50th birthday with dis- tinguished list of guest speakers and a program of songs dedicated to the immortal Robert Burns, at a dinner meeting at the Hotel El. ton, Saturday night. Mayor Frank Hayes headed the speakers list which included Rev Dr James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Metho- dist church, Robert A. Sibbald. former Judge Harry J. Beardsley, Thomas Baker and Robert c. Mills junior past president.
 The guests were "piped" to their places at the table by Robert Cur rie who was pipe major in the Royal Scots Eusileers during the World War.
 A handsome portrait of Robert Burns was hung above the speak CTS table on the wall, fianked by Scottish and American flags. State Representative John D. Thoms was toastmaster. The address of well come was given by MT Mills. Grace was offered by pr Gregg. Mayor Hayes complimented the club on it's 50 years of life and lauded the works of Robert Burns as among the worlds famous literature. Mir Sibbald, an honorary member of the Waterbury club since 1887, said Scots in this country were the best kind of imported Americans. The minutes of the first meeting of the club were read by Thomas Baker. "An Inspirational Thought from the Life of Robert Burns" was offered by Judge Beardsley.
 The committee in charge of the event included:
 Thomas Baker. Robert Currie, Robert Gardner, Robert Finlay. Stewart Morrison, William Mclean Andrew Willie and Robert c. Mills. The officers of the club are pres- ident, James Gardner; vice-pres- ident, Joseph Mackie; treasurer. Donald Mcclellan; financial secre- tary. James Barr and secretary, James Littlejohn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
Test Your Knowledge

l. What is the name for a curve which during it's gradual repression from point winds repeatedly around it?
 2. Where did Mime Marie Tussaud have her fa- nous waxw0rks exhibit?
 g. For whom is the city of Biloxi named?
 4. What event does the ballad Marching Through GeOrgie. commemorate?
 s. Name the Biblical character, son of Zeruiah and nephew of King David and commander of David's army.
 6. Who was president of the U. s. at the time of the Missouri Compromise?
 2. What word describes those who think that com. munications are occasionally established between the living and the dead who survive in some other mode of existence? s.h
 g. How many brothers had Christopher Columbus? 3. What is bmetallism?
 10. Name the capital of Poland.
 TURN TO PAGE l6 FOR CORRECT ANSWERS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11

 SHARES IN WILL


 The late Mrs Nellie L. Ray. formerly of this city. left an estate of $3.790.50 according to the in- ventory filed Saturday in probate court. A nephew, Samuel w. Ray and his wife receive $1,000 and the $4OO automobile sedan. MT Ray is also named executor. The sum of $500 Is left to two sisters in Ireland and $100 is given d niece and nephew in Ireland. The Second Congregational church in Waterbury is left $100. The sum of $50 Is given brother, Samuel H. Ray of New York and another brother. George W. Ray of Stam- ford, IS bequeathed similar amount.
 Turkeys Five Year Plan" Is de- clared to be q success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
JOKE
 STILL A MYSTERY

The home of Thomas Morgan at A Grove street proved popular gathering place Saturday night for the police patrol, fire department and ambulances from Waterbury and St Mary's hospitals. The po- lice department was told by phone that a murder had been committed there, the fire department that a blaze was raging there, while the two hospitals were told that some- one had just been seriously injured.
 MT Morgan was unable to shed any light on any of the reputed misfortunes. while police have thus far been unable to locate the prankster with misguided sense of humor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
BABY STATIONS
 OBSERVE HOLIDAY

Two of the baby welfare stations usually open on Tuesdays will be closed tomorrow because of the holiAay. t was announced today by Miss Florence Whipple of the Wis., iting Nurses association. The sta- tipns- are located at 327 Baldwin street and on Piedmont street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
BOOK REVIEWED AT
 SUNDAY NOON CLUB

The book We Are the Builders of New World" by Harry M. Moore was reviewed by Herbert Smith. general secretary of hte Y. M. c. A. yesterday at a meeting of the Second Congregational church Sunday noon club in the church parlors. MT Smith ex- plained that there were two div. sions of the hook. one describing the crisis of today and the other suggesting remedial measures. It Is the youth Of the nation. the author believes. who will guide the way out of the depression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
EZRA CONCERT AT
 HOSPITAL TODAY

The ZEBRA string ensemble un- der the direction of Joseph DIvifo will present the second Of . sereis of concerts at st. Mary's hospital this afternoon. The first concert given at the hospital last Sunday was we'll received by both stan and patients.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11
Students To Offer
 Skit This Evening
Astoria L. l., Clergyman to Speak After Comedy Pres.
 entatiOn-CatflOIic Students Install Officers
BROOKLYN NEWS

Therew will be a Valentine so. 'cial in the basement of St JOsephs old school building Thursday even- ing under the auspices of the many younger organizations connected with the church. Music will he pro. vided by Norbert AleksIs and his Melodians, and refreshments will be served.
 The committee includes, Florence Galgot. chairman, George Adom. aitis. Regina Yanavich, Thomas Kaukas, Mary Orintas, Adrian Stokes and Vincent Kiimas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11

While Argentina shipped less meat to other countries last year than in 1893 higher prices gave a monetary increase of over II per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-11

France is trying to find a plan to have tourists stay longer, few
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-27

and daughter Maude spent Christ
mas with his brother and sister-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schwartz OF
Brandywlna Summit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson Minner and
daughter Marjorie were dinner
guests on Christmas of his parents
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Minner.
Mrs. Clara Long of Philadelphia
visited her brother, Henry Wright,
who is in the Kent General Hospital
at Dover, on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy
and daughter Athelda accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. William I4afferty OF
Dover to Wilmington on Sunday to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cats. The
twin daughters, Mary Jane and Bet
ty Ann, being i'll.
James X. Sapp entertained at
Christmas dinner, Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.
McIlvaine and Mrs. W. E. Green OF
MiddletoWn.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Darling and
daughter Hazel of Milford were
guests at Christmas of Mr.. and Mrs.
Taylor Case.
Among those moving at the new
year are John Schmick and family,
Harvey Moore and family and Olan
Virden and family.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-27
REPUBLICANS SET
FEBRUARY L TO
OPEN STATEDRTVE
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lCOHEHHed JFOW FFTSE FaSeI
chell, Republican State Chairman in
Delaware and Mayor Walter w. Ba-
con of Wilmington.
Plans for the affair had their in
ception at a rally of Republican
leaders on Wednesday of last week
at the Dover home of Senator Hast
Jugs. Lincoln's birthday was select
ed because it was felt by the COM
mittee that Lincoln in his Gettys-
burg speech when he urged govern
ment of the people, for the people
and by the people," sounded the key
note in the coming Republican cam
paign for states rights.
Members of the committee who
will meet shortly to further the ar
Tangements, in addition to Governor
Buck and W.. Tallman, include
Colonel Mitchell, Mrs. Frank Hall
Davis, of Dover, vice chairman of
the Republican State Committee,
Mrs. Robert w. Tomlinson, and
Donald r. Morton. both of Whining
ton.
Democrats of the State, mean
while, under the sponsorship of the
New Castle County Democratic
Committee. headed by John B. Jes-
ter, chairman, are planning a big
jackson Day dinner, Wednesday
night, January 3, in the gold ball
room of the Hotel DUPONT, to open
their campaign.