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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Christmas carols were rendered by the group, accompanied at the melodeon by Mrs. Mae Downey Parker. High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of Milford was guest this year. Following the gift presenta- tions and vocal selections, refresh mentS were served. The committee in charge of arrangements included Mrs. Parker, Miss Gertrude Mix naitis, Miss Marjorie Bowling, Miss Margaret Riley and Miss Marguerite Dwyer.
 The decorations about the lobby and upon the Christmas tree were arranged by Timothy Carney, act ing superintendent of the building and Edward Carney.
 Those in attendance were: Judge Edward J. Finn and Judge Miles F. McNiff of the common pleas court, Comsr. Lynch, Pros. Atty, William J. Larkin of the ommon pleas court, Asst. States Atty. William B. Fitzgerald, High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin, George H. Freeman, clerk of the superior court; William M. Gillette, clerk of the court of common pleas; Miss Miknaitis, assistant clerk of the court of common pleas; Cor oner John T. Monzani.
 Also: County Detective Roland G. filling, Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth, Nick Mona, jailer Of the New Haven county jail; Miss Florence Eccles, official court stenographer; Thomas Quealey, retired messenger of the superior court; Miss Lillian Judd and Mrs. Agnes Pracney of the superior court clerks office; Joseph Con- nor, messenger of the superior court; Miss Margaret Dwyer of the common pleas court; George Wiley, messenger of the court of common pleas; former Judge Harry J. Beardsley of the court of com- mon pleas; Deputy Sheriff James E. OLeary, Miss Marjorie Bowling of the sheriff's office.
 And: Miss Evelyn Clark of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

the contract going to owners out side the community.
 Dump truck hourly rates, with operators, run from $1 for 1-2-ton trucks to $2.75 for 6 1-2-ton veti- cles. Air tools and accessories will be paid for at rates varying from IS cents an hour to 30 cents an hour, without operators. ConveyorS may be rented to the government for from 45 cents to $1, and concrete mixers will be paid for at rates ranging from 35 cents to $1. Prices have also been set for the hiring of pumps, graders, hose, spreaders. surfacers, water carts, aggrementer plants, forms and finishing ma chimes.
 Owners not receiving invitations should immediately contact local sponsors or the State Procurement Office, 125 Munson street, New Ha' ven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
WHOOPINC COUCH
 PREVALENT HERE
Three Cases Recorded With State Health, Dept;
 Case of Scarlet Fever

Three cases of whooping cough, one of scarlet fever and one of measles were reported in Waterbury last week according to the regular marbidity report of the state de- partment of health. This city re- ported no new cases of diphtheria or typhoid fever and no diphtheria bacilli carriers. The town of Litch- field reported three cases of scarlet fever.
 The state departments report shows that whooping cough, typhoid fever, scarlet fever and measles dropped off in the state during the week. An increase of one case over the preceding week was re- ported in the diphtheria class.
 Bridgeport and Hartford were the only cities of the state reporting diphtheria carriers, the former re- porting three and the latetr filing two cases.
 Other communicable diseases re- ported in the state during the past week were: Broncho pneumonia, 28; chickenpox, 145; German measles, 65; influenza, 2; meningococcus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
JACK TZGERALD
 TO PLAY AT PARK
Popular Dance Orchestra Leader Booked for HOIi-
 day Attraction {

Jack Fitzgerald and his Silver Chalet orchestra will be the attrac@ tion at the Hamilton park pavilion tomorrow night for the big holiday dance. There will be no advance in the price of admission. The pavilion is resplendens in it's Christmas dress and is easily the most beautiftHl dance spot in New England. If you are looking for a place to go to- morrow night, m ke it the biz Christmas dance at Hamilton park
 Attention is also called to the big celebration which is billed for the pavilion New Years Eve. The man. agement is arranging for one of the biggest times in the history of tf1a pavilion with loads of novelties and favors for everyone, shower of balloons, and dancing till one g. m. Music will be furnished by Jimmy Red" Fitzgerald and his orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

stenographer's staff; Referee in Bankruptcy Walter F. Torrance; Miss May A. Somers, librarian of the bar library; Miss Margaret Riley and Mrs. Martin Parker of the compensation court; Deputy Sheriffs Frank Brickel, George C.. Hynes, Bernard Blick, Albert Francis and Frank McCann; Jo- seph Lavallo, Timothy Carney, Edward Carney and John H. Lynch of the staff of the superin- tendent of the building,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
CUSTOMS GROW
 IN BOSTON PORT

Boston. Dec. 24ECU.P0-Customs receipts at Boston last week amount ed to $565, ,901, an increase of $226,- SIS over the corresponding week last year, Collector of Port Joseph A. Maynard reported to-day.
 From July 1, start of the fiscal year, to December 9, duties col lected amounted to $12,609, PIT, an increase of $3,572,848 over the cor responding period last year.
 Wool imports since July l have totaled 35,681 ,241 pounds, compared with only 4,158,45l during the cor responding period in 1884. Last weeks wool imports totaled 2,999, 1909 pounds, compared with 40,968 pounds in the corresponding week last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Christy,1as Seal
 Quota Realized

Christmas Seal sale receipts today passed the $3500 mark. This is about $100 over this date of last year with 117 more letters received. There are 360O letters not heard from but every year many people find it necessary to wait until after Christmas to send in their con- tributi0ns. Officials of the Wat erbury Anti Tuberculosis league therefore believe the quota of $4500 may yet be reached. The league extends to all its friends wishes for 8 very merry Christmas and the best of New Years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
STRING ENSEMBLE
 ENTERTAINS AT Y

A very enjoyable recital was pre- sented by the WPA string ensemble last evening at the Central Y open forum. Among the selections play ed by the ensemble were Madam Butterfly" by Pachini: Calyph of Bagdad Overture; Naughty Mari- eta, by Victor Herbert; The Carni- val Suite, by Lacome; also num- Der of Christmas carols and popu- lar numbers.
 Members of the ensemble are Harry Brinkman, Nick Pelosi, Frank Romano, Richard Anastasio, Toffle Thomas, A. Ortone, Tony Uriano, and Michael Pace, leader.
 It is hoped to make this musical forum regular part of the weekly program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
DARIEN HOME
 WAS DESTROYED

Darien, Conn.,, Dec. 24-(U.Po- The home of Wendell Cotton, New York adventising executive, was destroyed by fire early to-day at an estimated loss of $75,000.
 The blaze, origin of which was not determined, was discovered by John Petroccia, caretaker of an adjoin- ing estate. The 15-room two-story frame building, valued at $35,O00 was levelled within 8 few hours. Paintings, antiques and furniture costing $35, ,000 were lost.
 The Coltons moved recently to their New York home at 830 Park avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

Scanlon 22-20, and the outcome was the talk of the town today. In the other games played Captain Patrick J. Flaherty's Flashes" beat Dick Baldwin's "ex-champs," 24-18; Joe Stevens "G-Men" defeated Mike Whelan's "Danies" 22-20; and Jim Morgan and his Tigers" came out ahead of Charlie ODay's "Has Beens" 22-20.
 James Carr. director of the tour nament, speaking for the boys, to- day extended hte greetings of the season. The group will be in ses- sion again on next Monday evening.
 TVSA G%arliS1~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
CELLAR CHAMPIONS TOPPLE LEADERS
/" Jim" Canfield's Team Is Cause of Upset in Holy
 Name Card Tourney

The usual rivalry featured the regular weekly games played last night in the "45" tournament at St. Margaret's hall with members of the Holy Name society providing the fireworks. The unusual happen ed when Jim Canfield's team beat the outfit explained by Bernie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
REP. CITRON HAD RELAPSE

Moscow, Dec. 24-(UP)-Rep. Will liam M. Citron (d) of Connecticut, who is i'll with bronchial pneum6- mia of the right lung, had slight relapse today. Dr. Adolf Rumreich of the United States embassy was confident, however, that he would wull through. "The relapse may pro- long recovery but it is not alarm ing" Dr. Rumreich said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Dec. 24-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Clear tonight and Wednesday,. Continued cold.
 Connecticut Fair tonight and Wednesday. Continued cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24
Building Contractors to be Favored in New WPA Ruling
Court House Staff
 Holds Annual Party
High Sheriff J. Edward SIavin Guest of Honor at An-
 nuaI Gathering-Many Attend Festivities

Attaches of the county court house Kenrck assembled yesterday on the first floor lobby of the building to participate in the annual Christmas party William M Gillette clerk of the pleas court Santa Claus
 distributed gifts at the handsomely decorated Christmas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-24

men,, 2; humps, S3: lobar pneu- monia, 51; strep, sore throat, 1: te- tanus, 2; pulmonary tuberculosis, 21; other forms of tuberculosis, 2; undulant fever, 3; gonorrhea, 30; syphilis. A.
, 1935-11-04
Pups Win Pair

McALLEN, Nov. 4-Diminutive
Gilbert Dorias. McAllen Junior High
School Bullpup fullback, showed a
pair Of nimble heels to two South
Texas Junior high school squads on
succeeding afternoons Thursday and
Friday as the McAllen juniors de-
feated the South Side Junior High
Buckaroos of Corpus Christi, 1870,
and the San Benito Junior High
Greyhound Pups, TO.
The Buckarcos blew IN on the
Bullpups Unexpectedly Friday after
noon for q game. The Doglets scor-
ed twice in the second period TO end
all scoring for the afternoon. The
Pups blocked a Buckaroo punt on
the Corpus Christi IS early In the
second quarter and drove straight
down the field for the marker. Dor
las took the ball across for the last
eight yards OF the needed distance.
Chas. Wood. Pup quarterback, hit
the line for extra point. Late IN the
first half, Dorias cut back across
his left end for so yards and the
last touchdown Of the afternoon.
McAllen scored six first downs &c
four for Corpus Christi, who were
inside the McAllen 10 twice.
The Greyhound Pups also fell
prey to Dorias' flashv performance
on Thursday afternoon. With only
four minutes to play. Dorias took
the ball on the San Benito 20 and
scored on a fake punt play. Clyde
Speights hit the line for extra point.
, 1935-11-04
TOMMY BURNS
VISITS VALLEY
Ex-C m to Aid Fights
Being Staged Al
Harlingen

HARLINGEN. Nov. 4. With
Tommy Burns, former worlds
heavyweight champion taking a
hand in supervision, boxing win
come back to the Valley Thursday
night with a fast card at the Am
erican Legion arena. II has been
announced by Art Dana, promoter.
Burns, who Is promoting in
Houston and who plans to open In
San Antonio soon, Is taking a hand
In the fights 10 be staged in this
section. Tommy's popularity with
the fans comes from his rule OF
give them a run for their money"
BN-ns has stopped more than one
fight and has returned the fans
their money. The popular ex-
champion arrived IN the Valley
Monday, and will remain here until
after the Thursday night card.
The ten-round main event will
bring together Richey Mack. one
OF the cleverest boys operating In
the state. and Ad Meava. who has
been going strong in Houston Of
Although Mack has never
in the Valley, his record in
the larger rings OF the state Is well
known TO Valley fans. He has been
working in top-flight company for
the past two weeks. Meava has
in the Valley once, measur-
ing Tommy Collins. the Irishman
who gave Kid Azteca q good run
in the Harlingen ring.
The second ten-rounder win in
troduce Billy Deeg. the sensation
al San Antonio weller, In a bout
with Pablo Gonzalez, a tough Gus
toner hailing from Juarez. Deeg
has had but ~ fights and he won
Is OF them via the kayo route. &C
cording TO records available here.
A special bout Of six rounds will
bring together Clay Williams OF
and Dave Hernandez OF
Houston.
, 1935-11-04
Brietz Briefs
BY EDDIE BRIETz

NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-(A9- All
right. Mr.. Layden, step right up to
the head Of the class and take a
few bows for yourself. 49, Nice GO
ing out there. Saturday. What a
wild football day all around. The
fans still are dizzy. Also about a
dozen coaches. What will happen
next?. Are you asking us2
On the honor roll are: Prof. Gil
Dobie OF Cornell, who cried his way
into O tie with Columbia. Mai.
Ralph SaSse OF Mississippi State
who took u Army for a ride. ...
Nj. Jimmy Crowley Of Fordham,
who all but skinned the Pitt Pan
Their. 49, Charlie Bachman Of Micni-
gan State, who gave Temple its first
reverse. And Harry Kipke, whose
Michigan team beat Penn, which
Fritz CriSler still insists Is the best
he's seer Ia the East.
With Princeton and the Big Ten
teams ineligible, Notre Dame and
North Carolina stand out as the
hottest Rose Bowl prospects. IN
less Army or Duke spill them. -.
How that Princeton team ever loses
a game Is a misery to us. as Ring
Lardner's Jack Keefe used to say
~. You ought 10 see that bunch OF
freshmen at Cornell. II Gil Dobie
sheds any tears next year II viii
be the kind Connie Mack used when
he sold Lefty Grove to Boston,.
, 1935-11-04

teamed in the featured roles Of the
picture that finds Gleason a res
taurant proprietor with q penchant
for betting en- horse races, but who
is prevented from doing 50 by Miss
Pitts, his wife In the story. because
she holds tightly to the purse
strings.
Interest In the production quickenS
when Gleason accepts money from
his future son-in-law 10 gamble
on races in order that the young
man will have adequate funds to
overcome the objections Of the girls
mother to the marriage.
Gleason and Miss Pitts give de-
lightful portrayals as the elders, the
film giving them wide scope for
their particular brands Of comedy.
Additional comedy Is supplied by
Ray Mayer, Arthur Stone, Rollc,
Lloyd and Willie Best. Margaret
Callahan. a newcomer to the screen,
and Russell Gleason, son OF the star,
enact the role Of the romantic young
couple.
The picture was co-directed by
Gleason and Ray McCarey and was
based on the william Slavens Nc
Mutt Red Book" story. william Sis
from was the producer.
, 1935-11-04
Project Okehed
tspecIal % No HerAldl

McALLEN. Nov. 4. - Another new
WPA project was approved for Hi
dalgo county by state and federal
officials Friday. according to infor-
nation received here.
The project calls for expenditure
Of $54.444 TO improve roads in Pre-
cinct 4 or Hidalgo county. chiefly the
Edinburg district. Of which the fed
eral government viii provide $50. ESQ
through the wPA and the county
win provide ! 5.184. II is understood
that the well-known stub" roads
east Of Edinburg and west Of Edin-
burg viii be completed as part OF the
program. Short sections OF the road
remain unpaved south Of the Edin-
hurg-Harlingen highway since boun-
daries Of road districts extend 10
within about one mile OF the paved
Edinburg-Harlingen route.
The project win employ 40 per-
sons.
, 1935-11-04
Cervantes Club
To Be Organized

MERCEDES. NOV. 4--OrEaniza-
ton Of the Lower Rio Grande VAL
lev branch of the CervanteS club,
University Of Texas group compcs-
ed or Spanish-studytng students.
will be effected at q banquet at
Mercedes high school cafeteria here
the night Of November i5, accord
ing to w. A. Moye or McAllen. in
structor in Valley FERA schools.
About 400 persons are expected
tc attend the dinner, At which Dr.
Bernardo Chavez. Mexican consul
&C McAuen. and Alfonso y. PeraleSs
well known San Antonio attorney
and leader In the League OF United
Latin-American Citizens. will be the
principal speakers.
Moye said the object or the dinner
was 20 improve the knowledge and
acquaintance OF persons studying
Spanish In the Valley FERA schools
with Mexico and the Latin-Ameri-
can people.
There r now daily Spanish
classes In Is Valley cities with total
enrolment of 1.02l and an average
daily attendance OF about 100, Moye
stated. and membership on the new
club will be drawn from these. Off
GERS will be elected nc the dinner. 20
which officials OF the Texas Univer-
sity club have been invited.
Moye will welcome those attend
ing the dinner and response will be
given by Gordon Griffin, McAllen
attorney, member CT the McAllen
Spanish class or 204 members, the
largest OF any FERA Spanish class
In Texas.
, 1935-11-04
SOUTHWESTERN
WEAK BATTLES
Pace Settlers Idle; Texas
Meets Baylor, Rice
Plays Arkansas
fRH The Associnted Pressl

The Southwest Conference leader
ship VII remain unchanged this
weekend but there viii be changes
in the lower division Saturday when
the University Of Arkansas battles
Rice Institute at Houston, and the
University of Texas meets Baylor
at Waco.
The swo p~ace-set.as, Texas
Christian with three confarerce
and four no~n-conference wins, and
Southern Methodist with two con-
ference and five non : conference
victories. face in~tersectional oppo-
sition. Texas A. a. M. viii remain
idle until 1t meets Rice on Nov. 10.
The Texas Christians viii 20 az
Ter their eighth consecutive victory
Friday night at Now Orleans against
Loyola University. The Southern
Methodist crew entrainS Thursday
for Los Angeles and a Nov. II game
against the powerful U.C-LA. team.
Going through the air with a
wide assortment OF passes tossed by
Baugh, Texas Christian re-
manned In the undefeated class and
dropped Baylor out OF the same
ranking Saturday at Waco with a
$50 victory.
Paced by Harry Shuford, Robert
Wilson and j. r. Smith who scored
touchdownS in the first, second and
fourth periods, Southern Methodist
the University OF Texas
from the conference championship
race with a 20 to o decision Satur-
day at Dallas.
In the "at. home-games." Rice Is
expected to take the University Of
Arkansas in stride. The Owls in
vaded Washington, ID. G. Saturday
and overwhelmed George Washing
ton University, Al to o.
Arkansas defeated Texas A. and
14-7. II was the Razorbacks
first conference win In three starts,
and the Aggi S third straight con-
ference defeat.
Defeated BY Rice and Southern
Methodist In conference competi-
ton, the University OF Texas prom
Ises to find enough touchdown pow
er to defeat Baylor in what Is exl
TO be q close game.
II Rice should defeat Arkansas
and Baylor should lose to Texas,
Il would lift the Owls into third
place in the conference race.
, 1935-11-04
Movie SideGghts
CAPITOL

Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler are
again co-Starred In the new Co.'S
mopolitan drama : with : music,
"ShipmateS Forever" showing Fri
day and Saturday at the Capitol
Theatre. Brownsville.
The famous screen lovers who
made their first hit in "42nd Street"
following II with Gold Diggers Of
1888" Filtration Walk" and other
screen successes, appear in their
most ~pretentious picture in Ship
mates Forever" a thrilling drama
OF midShipman life at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis.
Dick sings a number OF catchy
songs which fall naturally into the
plot, he being a crocner at a New
York park casino before becoming a
navel cadet. Miss Keeler, who plays
the part Of an orphaned daughter
Of a naval officer, compelled to
earn her living dancing in a night
club. gives an exhibition of fancy
tap dancing with the famous Meg
lin Riddles.
Glamorous sequences have been
taken with the Academy as a back
ground. the film company having
spent more than a month at Anna
polls to get the real setting. Other
dramatic sequences were "shot"
aboard the u. S. S. Pennsylvania,
flagship Of the Pacific Fleet, under
the technical direction of naval
officers.
More than a thousand cadets take
part in the Annapolis scenes while rs
many more officers and men CT the
Navy work with the screen players
aboard the Pennsylvania. The tradi-
ticnal customs Of the Naval Academy
are all woven into the romantic and
exciting plot which scars in sus-
pense to the breath-taking climax
when Powell dashes through flame
and scalding steam 10 rescue a ship
mate and thereby winning e bride.
There is a talent.e ed supporting
cast In the picture which Is a War
ner Brothers release, including
Stone, Ross Alexander, Rich
srd ODick) Foran, Fiddle Acuff,
John Arledge. Joseph Crehan, Rob-
ert Light, Martha Merrill and Mary
Treen.
Special songs were written for the
production by the famous team of
Warren and Dublin. Frank Borzage
directed ID from the screen play BY
Delmer Dawes.
, 1935-11-04
z TEXAS TEAMS
ARE UNBEATEN
% Clubs Remain Undefeated
In Scramble For Grid
Championships

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-R- The
football fields of the nation were
strewn Saturday with the recum-
bent forms Of teams indicated
until last weekend.
The list Of indicated and un-
tied college teams was reduced to
% despite n couple OF additions TO
the earlier ~roundupS. Missing were
such fine teams as Ohio State,
Temple, Baylor. Army, u. G. L. A.,
Catholic University and Wabash.
Two Southwest Conference entries,
Southern Methodist and Texas
Christian, continued to set the
pace along with CALIFORNIA; Golden
Bears and Superior CWis) Teach
ers. They had seven victories each.
The list OF undefeated and united
teams. as compiled by the ASso-
rfatpI Press follows.
, 1935-11-04
Southwest Grid
Standings
(By The Associated Pressl

Saturdays Results
'-TexsS Christian %: Baylor O.
southern Methodist 90, Texas o.
Arkansas IA. Texas A. e. M. 4.
Rice Il, George Washington o.
Friday International Game
At New Orleans. La-Texas
Christian vs.. Loycla University,
night game.
Saturdays Conference Games
At Observation-Disclosures VS.. Rice.
At Waco-TexaS VS.. Baylor.
Last Years Results
Texas Christian Z. Loyola o.
Texas Is. Baylor @.
Rice Z. Arkansas 0.
Intersectional Game Nov. IL
At Los Angeles, Cal.-Southern
Methodist VS.. u. c. T.. "A.
, 1935-11-04
ELEVEN MAJOR SQUADS UNDEFEATED In u. S. GRID CHASE


The Edelstein Better Furniture
ten and the Elk aggregation are
slated 10 cross bats On the "36" dia-
mond Monday night In q Browns
vile Playground Ball league con-
test. The pennant has been cinched
by the Fort Brown Yankees with II
straight victories. but the remainder
OF the schedule is to be played out.
The Edelstein lineup will be: G.
Tiierina, {; j. Torres, D; r. Van
Duesen, 3b: A. A Dillon, rf: j..
Brown, II; B. King, %; II. Gilbert.
Id; r. Rushing. SC; w. Dunn. CT:
and II. Andersen, IS.
, 1935-11-04

Brownsville Townsend Club No.
/ viii meet at the Cameron county
courthouse at 7:30 p. m. Monday,
according to announcement by 8.
=. Clark, president.
N. @. Cofer. delegate 10 the recent
national convention at Chicago,
will report on the convention and
explain the Townsend plan for ma
tlOnal recovery.
, 1935-11-04
Upset Condition
Made Man Feel
Tired and Weak

Black-Draught Is a purely vege-
table medicine for the relief Of con
~stipation.
1t does its work to the satisfaction
Of thousands OF men and women
who use 1t when needed.
Il Us strong and healthy until I
had the flu" writes MI. Q. w. Whid-
don, Of Manoeville. La. After this
I was troubled with constipation that
made me feel tired and sluggish and
weak. Black-D raught helped me
quite n bit. / think It Is good for
constipation"
Remember 10 try Black raught
next time you need the assistance It
has 50 reliably brought to others.
, 1935-11-04
SATURDAYS STARS

Andy Pilney, Notre Dame Was
the spark and the flame IN Notre
Danes sensational last period
surge that led TO victory over Ohio
State.
Don Heap, MISREPRESENTATION 43
yards for the touchdown that
spelled defeat for Illinois 1913.
Rannie Throgmorton, Vanderbilt
Kicked two points after touch
downs and blocked attempted con-
version Of Georgia Tech TO give his
team the winning margin In 1913
win.
Sammy Baugh. Texas Christian
Threw ten bullseyes In 10 tries for
total gain Of l48 yards as his team
downed Baylor $50.
Bobbv Grayson. Stanford - HIS
passing and running enabled stan
ford to beat Santa Clara e-e.
, 1935-11-04
QUEEN

If you like thrills and heart throbs,
spiced with side splitting comedy
and coupled with a gripping drama
tic story, you will enjoy every min
ute Of RKO Radios "Hot Tip" which
shows Tuesday only at the Capitol
and Queen theatres, Brownsville.
James Gleason and ZaSu Pitts are