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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
TlUilight League
 To Hold Banquet

Members of the Twilight bowl ing league who bowl at the Nauga- tuck Y. NJ. c. A., will hold their annual banquet on Tuesday eve ming, June 4, at Waverly Inn. There will be a program of en- tertainment at that time and bowl ing prizes will be awarded. The group includes the following: Misses Margaret Jones. Katherine Breen. Leona Davis, Bessie Lem ners, Mary Shirley, Helen Barlow, Jane Bontempo,. Mae Cullen, Ber- nice Rummey. Jeannette Goodrich, Isabelle Kiernan, Kathryn St. John, Dorothy Conley, Anna Bowling, Julia Mccarthy, Marguerite Dowl- ing, Anna Anderson, Alice Saun- ders, Ann Wastes, Marjorie Squires, Theresa Ruby, Bernice Valentine, Lorraine Hoadley, Dorothy Barret, Joanna Lagownik, Helen Lagow- nix, Anna Nolde, Kathryn Keegan, Ellen Erickson, Alice Walsh. Han nah Murphy, Marie Long, Mildred Patterson, Mildred Holland, Lillian Floss and Mrs. Helen Cochard, Mrs John CcGoary, Mrs. Fritz Klambt, Mrs. Joseph White, Mrs. Ebba Langell, Mrs. Derwood Nichols. Mrs. Joseph Monahan, Mrs. Stanley Heating. Mrs. Louis Johnson and Mrs. William O'Donnell.
 Miss Tinnie Margolis of Woo1- lawn terrace was hostess at a sur- prise bridge and stocking shower given at her home Thursday eve- ming for Miss Ida Isaacs, who is to be married June g. High score at bridge was made by Miss Dorothy Kurtin, Esther Gartzman and Mrs. Sidney Albert. Lunch was served. Those present were Misses Claire Albert, Esther Gartzman, Dorothy Kurtin, Ethel Margolis, Netty Co., hen, Rose Levine, Sadie F'ranken, Bertha Cohen, Mrs. Harry Slatnick, Mrs. Sidney Albert, Mrs. Jack Krakower and Mrs. Louis Fried.
 Delegates from the local chap ter will attend the state conclave to be held June and in West Haven, it was announced last night at the meeting of Doric chapter Order of DeMolay last night in Masonic temple. Carl Loether pre- sided. Plans were also discussed for trip to Bloomfield, N. J.. June 15 in return for visit paid by the Bloomfield chapter several weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Choral Society ! Holds Banquet

Saint Ann's Choral society held their annual banquet at Guertin's Inn in Cheshire on Tuesday eve ming. Philip Vachon, president of the. society, acted as master of cer- emonies. Vocal selections were ren- dered by Marcel Doucette, Walter .yallerand, Edgar Diamond, Mrs. Joseph Perreault and Mrs. Alex Derouin. A quartet composed of Mir. and Mrs. Armand Guertin and Mir. and Mrs. Rudolm Parent ren- dered several selections. Among those present were: Misses Marie Marrot, Marie Gervais, Laura and Anna Douchette, Helen Bredow. Claire Bernier, Della Duquette, Lillian Derouin, Eva Adams and Bertha Deschenes. MT. and Mrs. Henri Pageot, Mir and Mrs. Armand Guertin, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Per- reault, MT. and Mrs. Walter Val lerand. MT. and Mrs. Rudolf Par ent, MT. and Mrs. Terreault, MT. and Mrs. Alex Derouin of Litch-, field, Mrs. Bernier, Mrs. Cote, Mrs. Bredow, Mrs. Veillette, Mrs. La course, Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Bouch- ard of Hartford, and Phillip vachou, Marcel Doucette, Henri Metivier, Edgar Diamond, Polydor Galipeau, William Blouin, Armand Trepanier and Joseph Trepanier.
 The officers of the society are: President, Philip Vachou; vice president, Marcel Doucette; secre- tary, Mrs. Alma Bredow; treasur- CT, Miss Marie Gervais, and organ ist and directress, Miss Marie Nor rot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Mrs. Morton Chipman was in charge of the card party given Thursday afternoon in the parish hall of the Third Congregational church by the Women's Get To- gether club. Mrs. Hannah Jones was in charge of refreshments and Mrs. Edward Farquharson in charge of prizes. Those attending were Mrs. Edward Farquharson, Mrs. Morton Chip m Tn. Mrs. Charles Single, Mrs. J. l.. Bren- nan, Mrs. R. Bradshaw. Mrs. Han nah Jones, Mrs. Frank Santoro. Mrs. Eliza Andrews, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Conner Lewis, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Charles Tur- ney, Mrs. Seth Moulthrop. Mrs. Os- car Espe1in, Mrs. J. Lynch. Mrs. D. Florio, MrsA Leroy Winters. Mrs. F. Hurley, Mrs. H. Begnal, Mrs. Mary Loughman. Mrs. James Donnelly. Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Albert Harris. Mrs. John Auld. Mrs. George Moeller, Mrs. Fred Jackson. Mrs Herman Valentine. Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. Wilbur Seley, Mrs. Griinshaw. Mrs Ak ins, Mrs. James Caffrey. Mrs. Will liam Barnes, Mrs. William Det- weller. Mrs. Chester McDermott, Mrs. Arthur Hardwick. Mrs. John Wallace, Mrs. Harold Hole, Mrs. Frank Bristol. Mrs. John Ander- son and Mrs. H. l.. Fogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Arrangements for participation in the Memorial day parade were discussed at the meeting of Wad- hams Auxiliary, Sons of Union Vet erans yesterday afternoon at the state armory. Members of the auxiliary will attend the services at Trinity church tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Miss Mary Wallace
 Is Rendered. SholOer

Mrs Albert St Hilaire was hostess at a showed given recently in honor of her sister. Miss Mary Wallace, who is to be married June 27th. Those attending were the Misses Louise Manfredi. Rose Manfredi, Julie Haley, Gertrude Ladden, Dor othy Toole, Dorothy Vance, Mary Shea, Rita Kerwin, Anna Ma honey, Margaret Howard, June St. Hilaire. Charlotte Rerube. Shirley St. Hilaire, Adeline Berube and Mrs. T. Mahoney. Mrs F. Phelan Mrs. F. Jones. Mrs $. Reed, Mrs. Eastwood, Mrs. J. Kayser, Mrs. Louis Frageau. Mrs. c. Berube, Mrs. L. St. Hilaire. Mrs. E. St. Eilaire, Mrs. Castle. Mrs Cookson, Mrs. J. Wallace, Mrs. M. Ixerwin. Mrs. c. Berube. Mary Wallace and Mrs A.. St. Hilaire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Leonard Recital Is
 Colorful Production

Outstanding among the dance re- citals of the year was the ,presen- tation by the pupils of Regina Leonard studios of dancing last evening at Temple hall. .A About one hundred and fifty boys and girls ranging from a very young age to the grown up stage participated in the event.
 The numbers presented by. the baby class had a special appeal to the large audience. The solo numbers were accomplished with charm and grace which, was com mendable considering the intricate steps which were executed. The entire production was presented in a quick and efficient manner.
 Among the pupils participating were:
 Martha Anderson, Rose Marie Aurio, Ann Aldorio, William Briggs Ruth Booth, Gratia Booth, Helen Byrnes, June Barnhart, Harold Barnhart, Kenneth Byrnes, Rocco Biapco, Dorothy Bagley, Joan Beck, Ellen Boiko, Ellen Bowcs
 Joyce Bartholomew, Jane Berry, Evelyn Bakmazian, Alice Mae Barna, Mary Bender, Dolores Ba!c- ger, Alice Bergamo, Doris Brown, Lillian Bunnell, Helen Cosgrove, Barbara Jean Coates, Mary Eliz- abeth Coates, Phyllis Ciasullo, Jean Caldwell, Alfred Canavan, George Cooley, Eugenia Charkowsky
 Adele Cameron, Patricia Cronan Mary Christensen, Lucille Cronk, Connie Connata, Nancy Clark Ruth Cicio, Jean Carmichael, Edith Day, Corinne Delaney, Lois Divito Dolores Diyito, Lois Dalquist Charles. Durr, Miles Durr, Virginia De Bisschop, Elaine Dimozio, Adele Edmond, Katherine Eustace.
 William Fogherty, Barbara Foell Marjorie Tenn, Anita Ferreri, Pol ly Harrington, Eleanor Harrington Ida Freid, Buddy Ferreri, Caleo Gray, Lucille Grassler, Naomi Gra- bok, Virginia Crosse, Elaine Gold en, Jane; Gothberg, Gladys Gabriel ski, Pauline Grippone, Josephine GianneLi, Yolanda Crosse, Ada Mae Holmes, Audrey Holmes, Joan Hunter, Patricia Herman, Helen Jacobs, Shirley Mae Julian.
 Walter Kelly, Lois Krom, Bertha Kirshbaum, Ruth Kaplan, Zelda Kusnitz, Dolores Lauer, Beverly Lawson, Maureen Leary, fSandia Lavowitz, Helen Lippage, Ruth Litfin, Edith Loeffler, Helen Lom- bardo, Eleanor Midgley, Joan Mon Tesci, Theresa Matthews, Deborah Matzkin, Dorothy Manning, Fran ces Manning, Mary Katherine Mooney, Peggy Murphy, Beatrice Merker, Theresa McNichols, Nor. ma McVeigh.
 Arlene O'Keefe, Barbara O'Keefe, Mary O'Donnell, Doris Oberstein, Mary Picket, George Pappas, A. leen Prager, Janet Prager, Virgin ia Perazelli, Rose Mary Perazelli, Joseph Phobin, Rosemary Pinto, Helen Padareswlsi, Arnold Pada- reswlsi, Sarah Putshe, Lillian Reh- CT, Myrtle Richer, Dolores Riccar- di, Alice Rice, Shirley Rider, Shir. ley Rosie, Joyce Ross, Robert Ro. tella, Roberta Rubin, Regina Rus SO, Helen Ryan, Earl Ranslow, Arr thur Rosengrant, Richard Rosen- grant, Jacqueline Ryan.
 Ellsworth Serafine, Beverly seraflne, Beverly Schuster, Eleanor seidei, Lorraine Sipperly, Helen Smnlley, Lorna Spencer, Eunice stokese. Theresa stokes, Ds-othy strsw. Dorothy Sporbcrt, TheresT SwnIkowslsy, oDroihea syrott. Dor ls Tennant, Susan Turkci. Erlene TrotzewsIsl, Eleanor Tedeseo, Anu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
- SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ---z Weddings
Catholic Council Meeting M June

The annual conference of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women will be held at Lakeville Manor, summer vacation house for Catholic girls, Monday and Tues day, June 24 and 25. The vacation house at Lakeville opens it's sea- son July 1, the week following the conference. Prominent speakers will be included on the program for the two-day session. Mrs Eliz- abeth Murphy of New Britain will be hostess again this year and will be assisted by Miss Katherine Began of New Britain.
 The first two weeks of July will be known as Girls Scout Period, ? with a special program of interest to Catholic Girls Scouts being ar ranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Personal
Thomas photo.

Miss Virginia Moore, a student at Albertus Magnus College, is spending the weekend at her home on Cottage Place. { Miss Claire Murphy, student at the State Teachers College, is spending a few days at her home on Alma street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Gauthier of South Main street are spending the weekend in New York.
 Guests from all parts of Con- necticut, New York, Maine, Rhode Island and other states will be in attendance at the Visitors Week End being held at Westover school to-day and tomorrow in connec- tion with the commencement ac- tivities.
 Mr and Mrs J. Walter Clarkson of Springfield, Mass, are weekend guests of Mfr and Mrs Kenneth Spellman of Hamilton avenue.
 Miss Esther Anne Farina, lyric soprano, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Farina of Wall street will take part in the recital to be given on May 27th at the Little Theater in New Haven. Misses Marion and Dorothy Kelley of East Main street are spending the weekend in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Stoddard Minor of Cooke street have been spending few days as the guests of relatives in Worcester, Mass.
 Miss Marie Carlstrom of Pine street is spending several days in New York.
 Miss Marion Heffrin of New Jer- sey is spending the weekend as | the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Edward L. Heffrin of Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Weddings
scHULTz-MEYER

Terryville. May 24-The Imman- uel Evangelical Lutheran church. | West and Meadow streets, Bristol was the scene of pretty spring wedding, Wednesday evening when Miss Ida Melita Schultz. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Schultz, 29 Summer street became the bride of Milton George Meyer, son of Rev. and Mrs. George J. Meyer. T56 Meadow street. The ceremony was performed at z o'clock by the Rev. George J. Meyer, father of the bridegroom.
 During the ceremony a vocal solo. Hold Thou My Hand Dear Lord" was rendered by Rev Paul Schultz of Terryville.
 The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Hedwig E. Schultz as maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Wilma Meyer, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Martha K. Schultz, sister of the bride. Winifred Meyer brother of the bridegroom was best man and the ushers were Benjamin Milbrandt cousin of the bride and the Rev. Rudolph Blum, friend and class mate of the bridegroom.
 Following the ceremony a recep- ton was held at Miss Fuller's res- taurant. Parentr of the bride and bridegroom assisted the bridal party in receiving. Mrs. Schultz wore a gown of blue lace and cor- sage of pink roses. Out of town guests were present from Middle town, Meride. Terryville and Bris- tol.
 The bride was educated in the grammar schools of Terryville and the Perry secretarial school. She is Q stenographer at the Andrew Ters " Company. this town. The bride. groom was educated In the gre Tn- mar schools of Saurers. Indiana and ConcordIn Institute. Bronx Vile. N. Y. He Is employed aa mnil cnrrier et the Bristol pest ufflOa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

The Notre Dame Aiumnae asso- citation will hold it's annual reunion June 1T. at 6:30 in the auditorium of the Waterbury Catholic high school.
 Miss Anna Mcdonald, president of the association, assisted by the Misses Mary E. Devereaux and Ruth Kennaugh are in charge of the dinner, assisted by the follow ing: x. <. -
 Arrangements: Misses E., Mae Keefe. Julia Kelley, Anna Wheela- han. Catherine Brady, Anne Cronin, Margaret Riley, Margaret O'Brien. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan, Mrs, James Bolan, Mrs. F. P. McEvoy. Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Mrs. James Russell and Mrs. John Hutchinson; decorations: Misses Mary Garrity, MadeIyn McGill, Anne Marie Dew ereaux, Mary P.halen, Anne Sweeney, Mrs. D. T. Harrington. Jr., Mrs. Charles Dunn, Catherine Connor, Rose Gagnon, Mary Cor den, Alice McLinden, Mary Louise Lawlor, Maureen Slavin and Cath crime Jackson; ticket committees: Mrs. Thomas P. Kelly, Alice E.. Mcconnell. Anna McDonald, Mrs. Edmund sGuilbert. Mrs. T. J. Ryan, Mrs. William K. Lawlor. Mrs. John P. Barry, Mrs. Martin Bergin, and Misses Kathleen Fitzgerald. Helen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Florence

Biase, Marion Sacco, FIorence Ricci and Gilda Suozza.
 Plans for the celebration of Fathers. day were discussed last night at the meeting of Daughters of Italy in Moose hall. A card party followed the business session, with 25 tables in play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Alun1nae Reunion Planned ByNotre Dame Association
-Borm,an photo, !

o'BrieD, Irene ' Celletty, Evelyn Walsh, Alyee Carroll, Julie Nc Grath, Mary Mcdonald. Marjorie Lynch, Alice Lawlor, Lauretta Ma honey, Marguerite Dwyer; recep- ton: Mrs. Ralph Hayes, Mrs. Thomas. Jackson, Mrs. F. P. Me- Eyoy, Mrs. Ralph Vaughn, Mrs. Harry Parsons. Mrs. James Rus sell, and the Misses Anne Ridley, Sadie Bergfn. Marie Horrigan, Ag- mes Horrigan, Eileen Egan, Anne Martin, Esther Flynn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Miss Josephine Capaldo of North Main street entertained the mem- bers of the Tertulia Sewing Circle on Thursday evening. Mrs. Dom enic Notte of Torrington was the honored guest of the evening. A delightful luncheon was served. The members are Mary Stango, Kay Nido, Katherine Pugliese, Cora Andria, Laura Manzolli, Car mel Caporale, Josephine Capaldo, Mrs. James Manzolli and Mrs. D.. Notte.
 Mrs. c. Ciampi was pleasantly surprised by a number of friends at her home on Wood street re- gently, the occasion being her birthday. Mrs. Ciampi received many useful gifts from those at- tending who included: Mrs. M. Carosella, Mrs. J. Suozza, Mrs. c. Mobile, Mrs. D. Dechino, Mrs. c. Rinaldi, Mrs. L. Cocoa, Mrs. C. Raneri, Mrs. M. Place, Mrs. NJ Ricci, Mrs. A. Stance, Mrs. A. Pin to, Mrs. J. Parziale. Mrs. N. Ricci, Mrs. D. Tata, and Misses Winifred and Josephine Chilemi, Lena Di-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

z .
 Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Ganezer of East Farm street are entertain ing their daughter, Mrs. Daniel of Miami, Florida.
 Miss Josephine Harmon of Rose land avenue is spending a few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter Knightly of Bridgeport are weekend guests of Mrs. Dora Finley of Watertown avenue.
 ! Walter and Raymond Mcdonald of Baldwin street are spending the week lend in New York.
 A miscellaneous shower was giv- en recently at the Colannade by Miss Sadye V. Franklin in honor of Miss Ida Isaacs, who is to DC married next month. Miss Isaacs received many beautiful gifts from those attending, who included Misses Anne Epstein, M ary. Ganezer, Jean Korkin, Sadye Will sel, Pauline Miskey, Tinnie Mar golis, Mrs. Sidney Albert, Mrs. Louis Fried, Mrs. Samuel Click man, Mrs. Charles Schnitman, Mrs. William Wertheimer, Mrs. Samuel Gam of Hartford, Mrs. Daniel Rosengarten of Miami, Fla, Esther Franklin, Mrs. Albert Abel, Mrs. Joseph Lubarsky and Mrs. Isadore Stoll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Harriet Futile, Evelyn verrier, Joan Veite.
 Doris Walker, Ruth Ann Web- ster, Thomas walsh. Joan Wcy. and, Lorraine Wolff. Mary Thomp. son Wolff. Sally Wolk, Lois Wan. gemann. Evelyn Yumin, Josephine Yanain, Violet xEhnievich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Future Bride Is
 Guest At SholUer

Miss Helen Ciminera of Oakland avenue entertained at a personal shower. luncheon and bridge at her home recently In compliment to Miss Nell Morrone, who is to be married to Nicholas DelRusso in the early part of June. Prizes in won by Mrs Louis DeChristofero. Jeanette H. Ciminera, Angeline De- Nicola and Neil Morrone. The guests included: Mrs Henry Muc- cini, Ms George Morrone, Mrs James Coatta. Mrs Ralph c. Cop peto. Mrs Louis DeChristofero. Mrs Frank Ciminera. Margaret Bona dio, Jeanette H. Ciminera. Laura Camissa, Antoinette E. Ciminera. Carolyn Cozza, Anugeline DeNicola Eda Rainone, Mary Ricciuti, Ann E. Ciminera, Nell Morrone and Helen E. ciminera.
 Members of other lodges the state are expected to attend the degree work to be hci6 here under the auspices of specdwell lodge. Knights of PythinA June :. it wax announced nt the meeting fast night in pythian hall. George A. pounrd presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25

Walter and Raymond Mcdonald
 of Baldwin street are spending the weekend in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-25
Local Music Clubs
 Attend. Contention

Members of several local music clubs are participating in the con vention of the State Federation of Music Clubs which is being held in Stamford today. The Ryhthmn Band which is composed of about 100 players from various parts of the state will be under the direc- ton of Mrs Robert F. Birt of this city.
 Among the state groups who will send members are the Musical Acorns of Ansonia under the su- pervision of Mrs Edith Walberg; The Wednesday Afternoon club of Bridgeport with Mrs Florence Beebe Hill as councillor; the New Haven. young musicians under Miss Gertrude Lang and the Stamford group under Miss Lulu Rocklyn.
 All representatives from this city will be in charge of Mrs Robert F. Birt, and Miss Margaret Geddes. |. Tlle local pupils who will part ticipate in the Rythmn band are: Drums, Eileen Cavanaugh, Eleanor Brand, John Barrett and Clifton Cotter; Tamborenes, Francine La riviere, Lucy Ryan, Margaret Ho- nan, Mary Arlene Bolan, Evelyn Kenny. Helen Bernstein of Bristol, and Edith Locke of Greystone; Zylophone, Horton Warner and Henry Donovan; Rhythm stick, Edward Cavanaugh, Jack Kenny, Arlene Keshian, Julius Locke, Mar shall. Raqell, Robert Berg, Frank Healey, Christine Riley and Mary Ryan; Bells: Thomas Horrigan, Edward Brennan Mary McCor- mack, John F'ruin Julia Cavanaugh Annette Fruin; Triangles, Joyce Harry Keshian. Mary Agnes Holmes of Torrington. Mary and Alice Greene; Piano, Guldane Keshian and Ada Beecher and Symbols, Richard Ozaroff.
Evening star., 1935-05-02
FARMERS TO VOTE
ONA.A.A.PR PROGRAM
Sioners of $4,000 Wheat
Contracts to Participate
in Referendum.
Ey the Associated Press,

Ey the Associated Press.
The Agricultural Adjustment Ad-
rniristration announced yesterday
procedure for conducting the national
wheat referendum May 25.
The referendum to obtain Senti-
ment of wheat farmers toward 1885
adjustment program, will involve
signers of $4,000 wheat contracts in
81 States. separate vote Of nom
signers will be taken.
Wheat producers will vote yes or no
upon this question:
Are you in favor of wheat produc-
ton adjustment program to follow the
present one which expires with 1885
crop year,"
Principal responsibility for the
referendum the A. A. A. said, will be
placed upon counties and community
wheat committees.
Committees in Charge.
County allotment committees will
have charge of the referendum in each
county. or for several counties where
district associations have been formed.
The actual balloting will be under di-
rection of the community committees,
which in most cases include town.
ship or a similar area.
The balloting will begin at 9 am.
and close at pm. The county. COM
mittees will designate the balloting
places. In exceptional cases, where
only a few producers live, the A. A. A.
Eaid the county committee might con-
duct the vote by mail. but in such
cases, the ballots must be returned by
May IS. Arrangements can be made
with the community committees in
advance for an absentee voters ballot.
Must Prove Eligibility.
Each community comr .ittee will
receive from the county Committee a
list of wheat farmers who are con-
tract signers. The A. A. A. said that
any wheat farmer may vote. pro-
vided he proved to the satisfaction OF
the local committee that he was
eligible to sign wheat contract.
Community committees will for
ward voting results to the county
committees, which will send the coun-
ty totals to the State extension direc-
tors. The extension directors will
notify the A. A A. of the State
totals and the A. A. A. expects to
have final results tabulated by May %.
The proposed new wheat program
would follow, lin general outline" :"
the present program. 1t would be
based upon voluntary contracts and
would extend over the four years
1896, 1897 1898 and 1899.
An optional provision would be in
cluded for a referendum on the ques-
ton of continuing the program from
year TO year during this period.
Acreage and production base periods
would remain the same and adjust
ments required under the contracts
would be limited to a maximum of 25
per cent of the base acreage.
Evening star., 1935-05-02

residents, had confessed that he set
the fires.
The confession, Harding said, was
made to State fire marshals and
police. The prisoner was Immediately
removed to a station in the Rogers
Park district where wave of apart
ment house fires during the last two
weeks resulted in the death of one
woman and the injury Of another.
Peterson, Capt. Harding said, was
first questioned several days ago with
three other men and two women.
Following the arrest of a 13-year- old
boy, several days ago, ofhcials believed
the "fire-bug" was in custody, but
Evening star., 1935-05-02
GIRL FACES SANITY TEST
Admits She Tried to Wreck Train
Because She Hates Railroads.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calf, May 2
Gp).-on complaint Of the Southern
Pacific Co. Norma Roberts. 14-year-
old Pismo Beach girl, yesterday faced
an insanity hearing for allegedly at
tempting to derail the north-bound
Sunset Limited near Oceano.
She admitted, officers said, she
placed posts and stones on the tracks
because I hate railroads.
The stones were discovered and re-
moved before train came by.
Evening star., 1935-05-02

graphic Society. Speaking tech
nically, they reported the conductivity
OF air $4,000 feet above the earth
was ~ times greater for positive cur
rents than at erodnd levels and IS
per cent greater than that for mega
tive electricity.
Scientific interest In the discovery
centers in studies OF radio roofs"
which reflect back radio signals.
Evening star., 1935-05-02
TYPEWRITER EXECUTIVE
EXPIRES IN new YORK
J. Z. Neahr, 72, Served as Sales
Manager of Underwood Firm
for 25 Years.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. May al. Z. Neahr.
72 Of Jacksonville, Fla, who was
closely associated with a quarter CEN
tury's development Of the visible
typewriter. died late last night in st.
Luke's Hospital, where he had been
Evening star., 1935-05-02

under treatment since an operation
in January.
He served the old Underwood Type
writer Co. OF New York as general
sales manager for rs years. retiring in
1929 after the concern was merged
into the Underwood Elliott Fisher Co.
of New York. Neahr formerly lived
at Scarsdale, N. Y. He was native
Of Fonda, N. Y.
Surviving are his widow. q son,
Jack, ~, and daughter, Mrs. Blaine
Rawdon of Wynnewood, Pa.
Evening star., 1935-05-02
HIGH AIR SUPERCHARGED
Condpctivity Proves Much Greater
in stratosphere.

Scientists learned yesterday that
electricity flies through the high air
with the greatest of ease.
Their information came from two
balloonists, making studies prepara-
tory to stratosphere flight for the
Army Air Corps and National Geo.