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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
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STATE

Performances today mark your last opportunity to see the marvel ous double feature entertainment being presented at Warner Broth CTS State theater. Included is Dangerous" with Bette Davis and Franchot Tone co-starring for the first time. The companion feature presents George Arliss in MT. Ho- bo" . new characterization that again proves the amazing versatility of this grand old star.
 Starting Saturday the State will present Rafael Sabatini's immortal classic Captain Blood. Its thrill ling action and absorbing romance has brought literary joy to millions of men and women the world over and now it comes to the screen with all its color, vividnesS and thrills intact. And what a picture it is.
 In the immensity of its stark dra- ma. its tremendous sets, its bizarre and picturesque background, its thrilling action and its marvellous CharacterizationS, Captain Blood" stands out as one of the great film masterpieces.
 Heading a cast as unusual as the production itself are two young film players whose work will un- doubtedly set them among the lead- ing stars of the cinema.
 These are Errol Flynn, the young English actor-adventurer who is Captain Blood in the flesh and Oli- via de Havilland, the young high school girl discovered by Max Rein hardt and who scored 8 personal triumph as Hernia in his produc- ton of "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
 Others in the cast, which num- bers many thousands, are Lionel Atwill, Basil Rathbone, Ross Alex ander, Guy Kibbee, Robert Barrat and David Terrence.
 Manager Julia M. Smith has ar- ranged a splendid surrounding pro- gram including Ina Ray Hutton, fa- mous radio songstress, and her or- chestra, Eff D'Orsay in comedy s'Katz' Pajamas", Fl Brendel in a Technicolor novelty %. K. Jose" a cartoon and latest world news events.
 Make your plans now to attend the States big midnight show on New Years Eve. Two mighty screen attractions will be presented in- cluding "Show Them No Mercy, most outstanding of all the G-Men stories, also First A Girl" a new musical hit with Jessie Mathews a newcomer who is the talk of the en- tertainment world. One thousand seats are available at fifty cents also n few ct sepenty-fiye cents. Make slp party and join in the fun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

court today by the Colonial Trust O., trustee under the will of Henry H. Peck for the Waterbury hospital, against Joseph Matzkin and Yetta Green, doing business as Green the Grocer"
 The mortgage note was negotiated April 3, 1929, and covers property on the northerly side of Abbott avenue. The complaint says no in- terest payments have been made since Oct. 8, 1893, and that taxes are due from 1881 to the city of Waterbury.
 In another foreclosure action, Ch.trles Schmitz of Cheshire seeks the foreclosure of mortgage on Jefferson street property. In com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
STRAND

Playing to capacity houses since its opening on Christmas day. 'Mutiny on the Bounty" current feature attraction at Warner Bros. Strand theater, concludes its run there tomorrow ever.ing.
 Don't miss this mighty epic of the screen, a picture sure to be chosen among the ten best of the year. Charles Laughton Franchot Tone, Clark Gable and thousands of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
BY RICHARD L. FAIRNESS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, December 27 - (UP) Administration officials consid- cred establishing little Washing tons" in 10 or F cities throughout the country today so as to simplify and accelefate the complicated func- tions of the federal government. The plan was proposed to President Roosevelt by four cabinet officers. It provided for concentration of de- partmental field offices in sub capitolS" to administer affairs in surrounding areas.
 Cities Selected
 The tentatively selected cities and areas of jurisdiction, would be: Boston, New England; New York, eastern; Knoxville or Nashville, zark-Appalachian; Atlanta, south ern; New Orleans, gulf coast: Chi cago, midwestern; Portland, Pacific northwest; San Francisco, Pacific southwest; Denver, intermountain or great plains, or both. Salt Lake
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
PRIEST ENDS ARCTIC TOUR

Edmonton, Alta - (UP) = Using nearly every method of transpors tation known in the north, from the railway to the pack train, the Rev. T. Labour., o. M. T., superior gen. eral of the Oblate order of the RO> man Cathlic church, has just re- turned her ofrm 6.5O0-Enile tour of the Arctic. X
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
STAGE RAINMAKERs' REAL

Hiawatha, Kan.-(UP)-Several hundred persons at a theater de- cided the show "Rainmakers" was too realistic when water began dropping on their heads. An inves- tigation revealed fire in rooms overhead, the water coming from fire department apparatus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
others are to be seen in it's cast.

others are to be seen in its cast.
 A carefully selected and absorb ingly entertaining surrounding pro- gram accompanies this splendid fea- ture attraction. If you've already seen '.Mutiny on the Bounty" see it again you'll enjoy it twice as much it's that kind of picture.
 Sunday brings an all new show to be headlined by Frisco Kid" star ring ames Cagney with Margaret Lindsay, Ricardo Cortez, Iili Damita, George E. Stone, Fred Kohler and a host of other stars. The companion feature will lbe Way Down East" with Rochelle Hudson and Henry Fonda.
 Where are you planning to cele- brate New Years eve? Why not make up party and attend the gala mid- night show to be held at the Strand? You'll see a dandy program featur- ing Q preview presentation of stars Over Broadway" with Pat O'Brien, James Melton, can Muir, Frank Mo- Hugh and many others. A big spe- cial surrounding program will &C., company. Admission will be thirty i've cents to all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Craboski Pinned Under Car Dies Enroute to Hospital

lmon count writs, the Waterbury hos. pital asks $500 damages from Anna M. Moran and Edgar W. Benedict & Sons, Inc, of Bethlehem seeks $500 from Clarissa A. Oviatt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

man, 84, widow of James Neuman, who died in East Long Meadow, Mass, Wednesday, was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street to St. Francis church at 9 o'clock, where a solemn high mass of re- quiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. Francis cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Cecelia Oind- strom) Anderson who died Thurs day morning, will be held at 2:30 o'clock from the Salem Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon. Rev. William R. Frendberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
VOICE CALLED ALL POWERFUL

VOICE CALLED ALL POWERFUL
 Toronto, Ont.-(UP)-The magic of the human voice can build and destroy nations; make potentially great men small, and add immeas- urably to the success or failure of everyone, Clement May, famed Aus tralian interpreter of Dickens, said here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

Naugtuck, Dec. 27-Naugatuck friends os John Breen Graboski, 3l, of Oxford were shocked to hear of his death yesterday afternoon in an automobile accident cn the Sey- mour- -Southbury road. MT. Graboski was fatally injured when his auto left the highway and overturned. He was pinned under the car and died while on the way to Grimm hospital, Derby, in an ambulance.
 He was native of Naugatuck and lived here until eight years ago when he went to Oxfor center to open a garage. His mother and father, MT. and Mrs. Martin Gra- boski, reside in Millville. He ha salso three sisters and brother living in Millville.
 GraboSki was driving south when he lost control of the car which plunged through part of the high way fence, smashing three posts. State highway worers were busy nearby and ran to the car. They partially righted the vehicle and then pulled Graboski out.
 In addition to his Naugatuck rel atives, MT. Graboski leaves his wife, Helen, and one son, James, both of oxford. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 from the Mccarthy funeral home, 21 Cedar street to St. Hedwig's church at g o'clock where requiem mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.
 Still Critically III
 The condition of Jeremiah D. Shea, well known resident of Rub- Der avenue was still critical this morning. MT. Shea has been gravely ill for several days.
 Tax Collector James Fitzgerald expects rush of busine-5 soon. The Dec. 1884 property tax due Dec. 31, 1895 will bring many property own- CTS to his office for payment. Resi- deslts have until Feb. to pay this tax before interest rates are added. This is expected ta add considerable money to the borough treasury.
 The deadline for payment on the tax due Dec. 31, 1885 is just three days away. It these taxes are not paid by next Monday, liens will be plcced on the properties of the 200 owners who have not yet paid. Warning notices concernint the liens were sent out by the tax col- lector about a month ago.
 Members of Ojeda council, K. of 0. will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the council rooms and will pro- cecd in body to the home of Lawrence J. Farrell, 213 Meadow street, where they will pay last re- spects to their deceased brother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. Harold Stinson of Wolfe avenue recently entertained relatives from Milford.
 Getting Set For Party
 Preparations for the New Years Party to be held by St. Ann's Guild next Thursday at the Town Hall are now nearly completed. A chick en pattie supper will be served for invited guests and members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
IFORECLO LOSURE IS
 SOUGHT BY BANK
Abbott Avenue Property Involved in Complaint Filed Today

Foreclosure of a $55,000 mortgage on Abbott avenue property is sought in 8 complaint filed in superior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Schiller Back To Work

Town Clerk Louis Schiller, Jr., who has been a patient at the Vet erans hospital in Newington for several weeks ago who was inca pacitated for some time prior to that by illness has resumed his duties in town hall. Edward Lin- genheld has acted as assistant town clerk in MT. Schiller's absence.
 Mis- Irene Squires, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Rehearsal Time Changed

Rehearsal Time Changed
 Rehearsal of the cast for the Christmas program which is to be given for the Salem Lutheran church Sunday school Sunday will be held at 3:15 o'clock Saturday aft- ernoon instead of p. m., as originally scheduled. After the re- hearsal the cast will enjoy party in the church hall. There will be Christmas tree and Eldon Rohs, superintendent of the church school, will have charge.
 Further plans for the ball to be held by Crusader post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the post home on Rubber avenue. A good attendance is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

Friends were still congratulating today MT. and Mrs. Harold Rich- ardson of Frederick street who cele- brated their 18th wedding anniver- sary last night. The couple received gifts and bouquets and many con- grAtulations. Dr. John N. Lewis rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, Waterbury, officiated at the wedding of the couple which took place on December 26, 1910. MT and Mrs. Richardson have two chil- dren, Bettina who holds the po- sition of secretary at the local Red Cross chapter house and Justine.
 The latter is a student at Mount Holyoke College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

MT. and Mrs. William Brennan of Wolfe avenue entertained guests from Naugatuck and Waterbury, Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Return from PhiIly

Waldemar and Eugene Radesk of Carroll street have returned from a two-day trip to Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

two days my a bad cold.
 Dance Enjoyed
 An enjoyable Christmas dance was held yesterday by the Naug- atuck Junior Women's Club in Masonic hall. The hall was very prettily decorated in Christmas colors and there was a fine attend ance.
 Many college or prep school stu dents attended. It was the second annual Christmas dance held by the society and the most successful thus far.
 Many members of the Naugatuck Fish and Game Protective Associa- tion will participate in the annual fox hunt to be held tomorrow at Lake Quassapaug. The group will leave from the town hall at o'clock tomorrow morning for Camp Arrow here the hunt will start. Dinner will be served with John Lawlor acting as host, later in the day. Those planning to go should notify Rudolph Lenners by tonight at the latest in order that transportation may be provided.
 Get Check
 Agreeably surprised by receipt of a substantial check from the E. l.. Dunbar encampment of Bristol un- der whose auspices they recently presented play in Bristol, the To- cal I. O. O. F. dramatic Club will again present the play soon to help out the Bristol Society.
 The play "So You're From Mis- souri," scored hit here and the To- cal society were glad to offer it in Bristol. It was quite successful there when presented on December IA but the local club expected no remuneration.
 The Waterbury Y. Nj. c. A. bowl ing team will come to Naugatuck tomorrow afternon for 8 match in the state "Y' bowling league. The match will get started by 2::3O o'clock. Last week the local team went to New Haven and made a very creditable showing.
 Hartford to Play
 The Hartford "" volleyball team will play the local "Y" team to- morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Naugatuck "Y". Hartford us- ually has strong team and a good meet is anticipated.
 Farrell Rites Tomorrow
 The funeral of Lawrence J. Far rell. retired member of the police force, who died Wednesday night at his home. 213 Meadow street, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:3O o'clock from his home to St. Francis church at 10 o'clock, where a solemn high requiem mass will be celebrat- ed. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. There will be delegation from the local police force at the funeral. The Knights of Columbus and the Foresters will be rep resented.
 Funeral of Mrs. Neuman
 The fi1noroJ nf Nfry NFo~1, Ma,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Skating Enjoyed

Continued cold weather was anti cipated for this afternoon. AL though many residents shivering in the Is above temperature, find the cold most disagreeable, it is a boon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
BEACON LODGE
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Knights of Pythias Re- names Chancellor Watt
 kins Chosen Prelate
BEACON FALLS Correspondent: Wm. J. Baxter. Phone Naugatuck 672-2.

Beacon, Falls, Dec. 27 Elmer Wedge was reelected chancellor commander of Beacon Lodge, Knights of Pythias last night at sessions in Pythian hall. Among the officers chosen were: John Watkins prelate; Andrew Toshack, master at arms; John Hawkins, outer guard; Fred c. Curtiss, master of finance; Frank Bronson, master of exchequer; Arthur Andrews, secre- tary; Herbert Borg, master of work; Frank Bronson, trustee for three years.
 The installation will be held in January and although it seems probable now it will be on the third Thursday of next month, January 16, no definite date has yet been set.
 The new district deputy, Albert Adkins of Naugatuck, will have charge of the installation. Other visiting officials are expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

William Karaban of Providence, R. I. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Anna Karaban of Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

MT. and Mrs. W. I. Jones of Wolfe avenue are entertaining friends and relatives from Bridgeport and Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Oxford Garage Man
 To Be Buried Here
 Tomorrow Morning
Accident on SeymOur- -SOuthbury Road Yesterday Fatal to Former Local Resident-Je D. Shea
 Critically IL-Tax Rush Expected Shortly
NAUGATUCK Wm. J. Baxter Congratulations Naugatuck 672-2

confined to her home for the past two days my bad cold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27
Farrell Rites Tomorrow

Funeral of Mrs. Neuman The funeral of Mrs. Mary Neu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-27

Hartford to Play
 The Hartford "" volleyball team will play the local "Y" team to- morrow afternoon at o'clock in the Naugatuck "Y'. Hartford us- ually has a strong team and a good meet is anticipated.
, 1935-05-29
GREETINGS ARE.
WIRED 'QUINS'
High Officials Of u. s. Send
Congratulations To
Famous Babies

~CALLANDER. Ont. May 20. Up
DR.. Allan r. Dafoe was all but
smothered under an avalanche OF
congratulations from all over Amer
lea Wednesday as he observed his
SIND birthday anniversary the DAY
after the Dionne ~quintuplets passed
their first.
To DIVA Dionne ana ElZire Dionne,
The quintupletS' parents, the world
sent lev greetings.
Some congratulatory wires were
addressed TO the qulntuplets. but
most OF the hundreds that continued
% pour III were directed 10 DR.. Da-
ace, who delivered the q~uintuplets
before the sunrise Of May % a year
ago.
Broadway stars, members OF the
Roosevelt cabinet, governors anc
leaders of industry sent congratula-
lions. The names included Former
Governor Alfred T. Smith Of New
York, Secretaries Ickes and Perkins
Of the cabinet. Speaker Byrns OF the
house Of representatives, and scores
more.
The Dionnes had no part In
Tuesdays celebration for the quin-
tuplets. Although the minister OF
public welfare, David Croll, came
up from Toronto especially to par
ticipate, and although Judge J. A.
Vain and DR.. Dafoe, members Of
the board Of guardians, joined the
minister in speech-making, there
vas no voice in the entire proceed
ings from the other side Of the road
the parents
, 1935-05-29
RUSSIA SENDS
In TEXTBOOKS
Communist Propaganda Put
In Children's Hands,
Scion Charges

WASHINGTON. May %. Rl-De-
claring ne had received evidence that
at least 100000 textbooks for small
children have been imported into
this country from Russia. RepreSen-
tative Mccormack D-MaSs) said
wednesday that some OF the mater
ial contained in them is communist
propaganda
He displayed copies Of the books,
which are written in Eugiish and
neatly illustrated.
The readers exhibited by McCor-
mack present laudatory sketches CT
Lenin and Stain.
An American negro boy who had
never been to school Is described IN
one OF then with the comment:
The schools In the south are for
the rich. white people"
The same volume says:
"All children In America do not
get hot lunches. All children IN Eng
land do not get hot lunches. Only the
children in the Soviet Union get
hot lunches in school every day"
One Of the stories narrated IN
cludeS this:
'The capitalists in other countries
do not want us 10 finish our five
year plan. They are preparing for a
war against us. But we are learn
ing how to defend the Soviet Union.
VIZ will not let the capitalists beat
us. We are learning how to shoot.
, 1935-05-29
Brownsville Citrus
Directors Elected

c. c. Wentz. w. II. Berry and G.
w. Gillette we're reelected directors
Of the Brownsville Citrus aSSocia-
ton for three-year terms az the an
nual meeting oi the organization
Tuesday night at the E Jardin
school. Other directors who hold over
are Harry Banker. ii. M. Hicks. +. +.
Baird and r. w. Shuler.
General satisfaction with the
workings OF the association, unit OF
the Rio Grande Valley Citrus ex-
change. was expressed by the men,
bers attending.
"A report Of plant and field opera
tions Of the association was given by
r. A. Booty. In charge. A total Of 81
cars of fruit was packed by the as
ISOLATION during the past season il
was shown. Fruit from the Browns
vile plant brought good returns or
the Chicago auctions In comparison
prices paid for fruit from other Sec
lions.
, 1935-05-29
lsneclal to rhe Heraldl

Especial 10 Inc heFAlGl
HARLINGEN, May 29.-Chief Of
Police X w. Anglin and his son,
County Highway Patrolman Law
son Anglin, ~c0operated Tuesday
night TO arrest two men for the
theft OF an automobile III San Ben
ito IL minutes previously.
Chief Anglin received a call from
San Benito at $50 p. m. reporting
a Ford had been stolen from G. T.
ACams and he dispatched his son
TO the San Benito highsTay TO
watch for the thiefS.
Exactly twelve minutes later
County Highway Patrolman Anglin
had hailed two men into the city
jail before his father where a sign
ed statement was taken from the
men. admitting the theft.
, 1935-05-29
City Officials To
Confer on Projects

Mayor r.. B. Rentfro and City
Manager z. A. Rosenthal left here
Wednesday morning for Fcrt Worth
and Austin. In both cities they will
confer with PWA officials and 9TH
ers relative TO possible projects for
the city Of Brownsville which might
be undertaken under the new fed
eral public works relief program.
The two officials viii be gone for
several days.
, 1935-05-29
Valley Fishing Is
Boosted by Magazine

Fishing in waters Of the coast in
this section Is given considerable
prominence in the first issue CT the
Great Southwest Skeeter and Sports
man. a new magazine Just publish
ed in Dallas.
z. w. CFats) Arnold Of Donna,
well known Valley man, B editor
OF the publication.
Fishing ut the Tip oTexas" Is the
title OF a fishing article by j. II. Bat
sell Of Brownsville, illustrated with
q number Of photographs furnished
by the Brownsville Chamber of Com
merce. The article deals mostly with
tarpon fishing at the mouth Of the
Rio Grande and the recent Interna-
tional Tarpon rodeo there.
Another Valley article is entitled
Second Annual Fishing Rcdeo' and
tells about the rodeo to be held at
Port Isabel In September.
A mans chest circumference
should be 10 per cent greater than
that Of the belt line.
, 1935-05-29
Ex-Ranger on Trial

LLANO. May 29-F-Additiona
self-defense testimony was mar
shalled wednesday in behalf OF Il
r. Trimble. former Texas Ranger.
who testified Tuesday he shot Wy
lie Tomlinson. Menard county com
missioner. only after Tomlinson
had wounded him.
His story was supported by Walt
er and Hewitt Alexander. brothers
who said Tomlinson fired the
first shot.
, 1935-05-29
AuScEIIANEouS DATA
WEATHE SUMMARY

Barometric pressure was relative
ly low over the southwestern, west
ern, and northeastern states Wed
neSday morning. and relatively high
over the north-central and south
eastern states. Showers and thunder
storms we're fairly numerous IN Tex
as and adjacent states, and also in
the Great Lakes region during the
last "a hours. Temperatures were
slightly subnormal In the southeast
ern states, but near the seasonal
average over the balance CT the
country wednesday morning.
Brownsville z a. m. CCST) sea-
level pressure 1888 inches.
, 1935-05-29
Unfavorable Trade
Balance Reported

WASHINGTON. May %. -tH1-
An unfavorable balance in the ma
tion's foreign trade in Aprtl-for
the first time since August. 1888
was reported wednesday by the
Department Of Commerce.
Total foreign trade declined In
April. Exports. which usually re-
cede about six per cent from
March. we're III per cent smaller.
Imports. which ordinarily fall
about three per cent. were four
neg cent lower.
The excess OF imports over ex-
ports the unfavorable balance.
amounted to S6.2l7. 900.
, 1935-05-29
Googe Leaves, News
Service Will Close

w. ID. Googe. director OF the q.
s. Market news bureau which has
furnished crop information to VAL
lev people this season. left the city
wednesday for Jacksonville. and
the bureau in the federal building
here will be closed Saturday.
Miss Lucille Gillespie will conduct
the bureau until Saturday. when
she will proceed TO Jacksonville to
help Mr.. Googe report the tomato
deal there.
No report will be issued Thurs
cay, memorial day.
, 1935-05-29
Lspeclal to The Hcraldl

SAN BENITO. May 29-Improve-
ment OF the physical condition OF
the San Benito schools will take
place this summer. according 70
QuiB.on Louthan. business manager.
The schools have some materials
on hand for painting and repair,
but due TO the fact that no labor
4 available from relief rolls. the
work has not been done. Regular
employees OF the district are eX-
pected 10 do the work through the
summer.
Complete shingling Of the North
Fred Booth School probably will be
tic major job OF the summer. The
school was partially shingled while
relief labor was available last year.