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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12

An enthusiastic meeting of the State sanger-Fest Committee took pl<ce at the Concordia Hall last night when the prizes to be offered to the contestants from all parts 0f tho state were decided upon and ordered to be submitted to the state meeting to take place at New Britain April 13th. The delegation Representing Waterbury was elect cd to place the suggestions before the state committee for ratifica- tion.
 Sunday April 14 was set for the meeting of the delegates from all or the German Societies in Water bury and the statewide Sanger Societies to meet and discuss and outline the parade. Ten societies have arraigned to have floats m this parade. Colonel William J.. Shanahan made a few remarks and many helpful suggestions for the success of this event.
 Mayor Frank Hayes will address the delegates at this meeting. Com plete arrangements were made for the presentation of an All-German comedy troupe consisting of four of the best German comedians in this country at the Concordia hall April 18th. This troupe has come highly recommended after appear ing at Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven. The first all-German show put on in Waterbury in years
 The committee members present were: Charles Dreher, chairman. William Mueskes, William Bor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
KELLEY RENDERED
 BACHELOR DINNER
Guest Presented Purse By Friends = Bob Mackie
 Principal Speaker

Recalling many old time events emphasizing local speakers who figured prominently in the civic life of the city, Bob Mackie. former city official, scored hit as the principal speaker at the. testi- rnonial bachelor dinner rendered Joseph A. Kelley last evening at the Bankers Grill. Police Com missioner Pat Cronan introduced the speaker.
 Other interesting talks were giv- en by Thomas Fitzmaurice, who presented purse to the honored guest; Thomas Kelley, executive secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes; flames Barnes, Joseph Farley James Magner, Tax Collector Will nam Ennis, City Clerk John Fitz- f1aurice, City Sheriff William J.. Roach, John Dumschott, Matt Dun- phy. Myles Kelley, Represen- tatlve Daniel J. Mahaney, An- drew Frederick, Francis Fitz- gerald, William Mahaney and Will liam Burns. Vocal selections were presented by Rudy Hermstadt. John A. Kelley, Michael Morrissey and James Kelley.
 The committee was in charge of Flames Moore, assisted by 9ndrew Stokes, Ozzie Pakul, Myles Kelley, Matt Dunphy. John Dumschott, and Joseph Farley.
 Those present were: Patrick Cronan, Thomas Kelley, Joseph Kelley, William A. Ennis, John Fitzmaurice. William J. Roach. Thomas Fitzmaurice, Daniel J.. Mahaney, Williams Burns, Matt Dunphy, Joseph Farley, Joseph Carroll, Joseph Begnal, James Flanagan, D. J. McGrath, Ernest Pakul, Michael Crowley, Charles Ryan, William Moskowizt, Robert Mackie, Joseph Dunn, Ray Welton, Andrew Stokes, Thomas Zurlis, Jo- seph Valeckio, Dennis Cronin, Rob- ert Westburg, Louis Appalucci, John Mitchell. John Kaukauskas, James Tyrrell, Al Rice, Dan Cronin, John F. Dunphy, Jr., Cyril Dunphy. William Mahaney John Lacy, James Barnes, Al Erk, John Dumschott. Michael Morrissey, William Burns, Joseph Bowen, Louis Cioriano. Francis Fitzgerald, Desmond Sullivan, John A. Kelley, Anthony Jonikas, Joseph Baker, James Wagner, Charles Ryan, An- drew Stokes, James Moore, Will jam BetbchIock, James Kelley, Rudy Hermstadt. Michael Morris sey, Andrew Broderick. James Flanagan, Joseph Begnal, William Carroll, 1T. P. McGrath and Fran cis Lawlor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
Pontifical Mass For
 Late Bishop Milan
Former Local Priests to Participate Tomorrow in First
 Anniversary Mass for Late Shepherd of Diocese

Four former Waterbury priests will officiate tomorrow morning at the first anniversary memorial mass in honor of the late Bishop Milan, for twenty-four years, ordinary of the diocese of Hart ford. Rev Matthew Traynor. formerly of St MichaePs church, Waterville; Rev James L. Travis, native of this city, Rev John Fitzmaurice, former pastor at St Patrick's church. and Rev John Hayes, assistant chancellor of the diocese, but formerly of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, will take part in the solemn cere- monies.
 POntifical Mass
 The Catholic Transcripts an nouncement of the mass is as fol- lows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
SWIFT co FLOATS
 HUGE BOND ISSUE
Stockholders Informed of Ratification Meeting
 in Chicago

More than fifty thousand share-
 holders of Swift & Company were
 informed today, by G. r. Swift.
 president, that they will have an
 opportunity to ratify the $43,OOO,-
 00O issue of securities (recently
 registered by the securities and ex-
 change commission, in Washing
 ton) at a special meeting of share i, holders to be held at the general
 offices of Swift & Company in Chi cago on May 10, next.
 The fifty thousand shareholders, scattered over the entire United
 States, are invited to attend the meeting in person but if unable to do so they are requestde in the notice to send in their proxies in time for them to be used for for Y nal ratification of the new re- Enhancing plan, at the meeting. t In his notice to shareholders, MT FSwift said:
 "I am pleased to report that Swift & Company has sold at par Z s343, 100000 first mortgage sinking fund 3N per cent bonds due May sz6, 1850, subject to the approval by the shareholders of new mort rage securing an authorized issue Of $50,000,000 first mortgage 6onds. The unissued portion of the bonds, amounting to $7.000,000 is to be reserved for issuance at some later date, should additional capi- taI become necessary. Proceeds of z1he present issue fo $43,000,O00. which have been registered with Inc securities exchange commis- Zion, will be used to retire our out .atanding first mortgage per cent sSinking fund gold bonds due July 1, I944, and ten-year per cent Fold notes due September l. 194O. "After taking account of all ex- Tenses, including the premiums to be paid on the called issues. this ,Yefunding will save the company Approximately $2,250.00O during the unexpired terms of the out ttanding bonds and notes. There. After the expected savings should he greater because the new bonds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
CLEAN THIEF.

provided during the fifteen minute
 lntermisslon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12

bills paid to our various govern ments.
 "We must strike at the roots of the tax evii-the political Spells System that spoils democracy!"
 Broadcasts by the Crusaders continues Tuesday and Thursday nights on CBS stations coast tn coast, beginning at 10:45 o'clock eastern standard time. The mail response to the headquarters i1 Chicago is reported vastly in- creased during the last few weeks reflecting, the officers state, the uprising against demagogic ap- pea1s to prejudice which the Cru saders are waging their campaign
 Copies of last nights address under the title "The Political Tax Racket" are being widely distrib- uted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
500 ENJOY CLEE
 CLUBS OFFERING
Varied Program Given By High School Pupils in
 Annual Concert

Under the direction of Miss Alice Gibson, instructor of vocal music, the annual concert of the
 combined high school glee clubs was presented last night in the Mil by auditorium. An audience of ap- proximately 500 persons was pres- ent. Stanley Freedman, Crosby, '37,
 was accompanist and the featured
 soloist was Marcel Doucette.
 The complete program was as follows:
 Sanctus ......... Gounord
 Soprano solo-Stella Malinowski
 Finlandia .............. SibeliuS
 Villa from "The Merry Widow.
 Lehar
 Duet-Helen Zaborosky, Arlene Bauder Combined Glee Clubs Nunc Dimittis .... Arkhangelsky Meditation ............. Brahms
 Hospodi Pomilui (Have Mercy On
 Now the Day is over ... Barby A Cappella Choir
 Calm as the Night ...... Bohm Shortin' Bread .......... Wolfe
 M'Appare C'MarthaD ........  Won F1otow Neapolitan Love Song ... Herbert Marcell Doucette | Come You Here, Laddie ...... ............. SlOvak Folksong
 The Wrangle Tangle Gypsie. O! | ............ English Folksong
 Little Cottage Lowly ......... | ......,....... Polish Folksong The Sleigh Ride. .Russinan Folk l song
 l Girls Glee Club
 Choral Fantasy on Nursery .... | Rhymes .......... Matthews Combined glee clubs conducted by | Ruth Webb First piano ...... Eleanor Neale
 Second piano ....... Muss Gibson
 Down Mobile ............ Ames
 Stars of the Summer Night. | ................ Woodbury | Camp Song ............ Harltng
 I've No Time to be A'singing. ... ............... MacColj Boys Glee Club Choral Fantasia from II Travatore Verdi-Page Combined Glee Clubs
 The Beautibul Blue Danube.... (By special request) Combined Glee Clubs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
BISHOP TO VISIT
 LOCAL CHURCHES

Five visits to Waterbury and ad- joining towns by Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford, will be made in the near future, according to the list of epis- copal appointments announced in today's edition of the Catholic Transcript. Three of the visits are to churches in Waterbury. one in Oakville and the fifth in Thomas ton.
 First on the list of local appoint ments is one on the 28th. when Bishop McAuliffe will administer the sacrament of confirmation at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Two confirmation cere- monies will be performed by the bishop here on June 22d. Tn the morning he will officiate at the church of St. Francis Xavier and in the afternoon at the church of SSf Peter and Paul.
 On June 29th, Bishop McAuliffe will administer confirmation in the morning at St. Thomas church, Thomaston, and. in the afternoon at St. Mary Magdalen church, Oak vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12

Football IS more popular than ever in Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12

which carry an interest rate of only 3A per cent, will not mature until 1850. It Is seldom that any com pany has the opportunity to bor' row for long-term purposes at so low a rate and thereby effect such large savings"
 w. II. McGinn. local manager of Swift & Company, received an of- ficial notification today of the meeting Many Waterburians are personally interested in the bond issuance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
CWOANS CLUB PLAN
 SEMI-FORMAL DANCE

The fourth annual dance of the Cwoan club will be held at the Central Y gymnasium Saturday evening, May {, 1t was announced this morning by President George Cambigue. Pat Ciarglio has been named chairman of the committee assisted by Joseph Datelle and Daniel Manseau. Dress will be seml-forma1. Jack Fitzgerald and his orchestra will furnish the rhythms. Refreshments will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12

Cambridge, Mass. (UP)-If the thief who stole q bureau from the piazza of Jacob Aldeman used the loot he found in the drawers. his body and soul should be cleansed. The drawers contained 10 Bibles and four bathing suits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
DOG BITES BOY

Warden Coleman OLoughlin to- day pressed an investigation into a complaint by Frank Johnson, IT.. of 1914 West Main street, that he had been bitten by a dog while walking on Highland avenue, near Lakeside avenue. A wound on the lads right leg was treated by pr l.. E. Thompson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
Advisor

pointment as Bishop of Hart ford on February IA, 1910. He was consecrated on April 28, 1910, at St Joseph's Cathe- dral, Hartford. His subsequent career as the head of the Dio- cese is well known. On Decem- 21, 1928, he celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordina- ton, when his priests gathered to give him a magnificent tes- timonial of the esteem and ef- lection in which he was held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12
German Societies
 Meet Here Sunday
State and Local Delegates to Confer on State Sanger
 fest Arrangements Planned

chard. Joseph Lutz. Mrs John Kirschbaum, John Kirschbaum. William Kirschbaum. $. O. Klobe- dang, Mrs A. Hartman, Burton c. NJ. Parsons, Chester Haude. Mrs Hans Willhaus, Hans Willhaus, Joseph Hench. Lambert Binder. Charles Doescher. Otto Moulliet and F. F. WeidorD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-12

The Most Rev John J. Milan, DID,. Bishop of Hartford, died on Friday, April 13, 1884. A solemn pontifical mass com- memorating the anniversary of the sad event will be sung on next Saturday morning by his successor, the Most Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, DID,, for a number of years Auxil- iary to the late Bishop Milan, then his Coadjutor and finally his successor.
 Assisting Bishop McAuliffe will be the following officers of the mass:
 Assistant priest: Rt Re' Msgr Thomas $. Duggan, V.G., DID,, rector of St Joseph's Cathedral.
 Deacons of honor: Rev John IT. FitZmaurice, pastor of St Francis church, New Haven, and the Rev Matthew J. Tray nor, pastor of St Mary's church, New Bfltaln.
 Deacon of the Mass: Rev stephen J. Coffey, Professor of St Thomas Seminary.
 Sub-deacon: Rev James l.. Travis, assistant at St Joseph's Cathedral.
 Masters sof ceremonies: the Rev William F. Kearney and the Rev John J. Hayes, assist ant chancellors of the diocese.
 Seventh Bishop
 Bishop Milan, seventh bishop of Hartford, died in the 79th year of his age and the 24th of his episcopal consecration. Born August 1, 1855, at New buryport, Mass, he received his early education at the pub lie grammar and high schools of that city. Later he attended St Raphaels College in Nico- let, Canada, and St Joseph's Seminary in Troy, N. Y. He was ordained to the priesthood at the Troy Seminary on De- cember 21, 1878.
 From the year of his or dination until 1892 he served successively as curate at St Stephens church, South Tram ingham, Mass; St Bridgets, Abingdon, and St James, Bos- ton. In 1892 he became the permanent rector of St .Josenh's church, Amesbury.
 Golden Jubilee
 In Amesbury he demon- strated the remarkable ad- ministrative ability and priestly zeal, which, with his other qualities, led to his ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26
Law Firm, Scored
By Florida House
In Bond Warnin Q
Statement on Municipal
Securities Termed Ma.
HciOus Untruth.'
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. MAY 25.-The
Florida House of Representatives to-
day adopted a esolution describing as
"a malicious untruth" statement
by Thompson, Wood & Hoffman, New
York bond attorneys, that a bill
passed by the Legislature was a de
liberate attempt to render impossible
the enforcement of municipal Sc
curities.
The act referred to by the bond
firm was Senate bill 160. which re-
quired taxing units to make separate
budgets and levies for governmental
operations and for bond purposes.
and permit separate payments by
the taxpayers.
BE it resolved that the Florida
Legislature, by these resolutions" the
resolution said. condemn the state
mentS by the law firm OF Thompson.
Wood Il Hoffman, and condemn
them as attorneys unworthy of hire
by any taxing unit in the State of
Florida"
BE 1t further resolved that. be-
cause the statement alleged as stated
in this resolution is a falsehood and
an untrue statement. the House of
Representatives and the Florida SEN
ate concurring, do recommend to
each and every taxing unit of the
State of Florida in the employment
of counsel, that we do not consider
the law firm of Thompson, Wood &
Hoffman, law firm whose reputa-
ton is sufficient and worthy of con-
sideration and that they are not
worthy Of hiring by any taxing unit
Of the State of Florida"
The resolution now goes to the
Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26
STANDARDS GROUP
MEETS ON JUNE 4.
First Session Since 1921 to
Be Held Here-20O
Expected.

For the first time since 1881 the
National Conference on Weights and
Measures will meet here for four days,
beginning Tuesday, June 4, with the
sessions for the first three days Sched-
uled to be held at the National Bureau
of Standards and the last day at the
Washington Hotel.
State offlcialS from Maine to Flor
ida and from as far West as Nevada
are expected to attend Advance
reservations indicate an attendance
of close to 200, it was learned yester-
day.
A number OF manufacturers of
weighing and measuring devices and
equipment will display the products
they have placed on the market since
the annual conferences we're sus-
pended after 1881 because of business
conditions.
John Dickinson. Assistant Secretary
Of Commerce, will deliver the prin-
cipal address of the convention on
Thursday, June s.
Other Federal officials who will ap-
pear on the program include E. C.
Crittenden and A. S. McAllister, as
sistant directors Of the National Blu
reau of Standards; F. S. Holbrook
and H. W. Bearce. chiefs of the Divi-
sion Of Weights and Measures of the
bureau: H. c. Dickinson and Ralph
w. Smith, also of the bur eau and w.
S. Frisbie and L. c. Carey Of the De-
partment of Agriculture.
George NJ Roberts, superintendent
of weights measures and markets of
the District, will discuss his expert
ence in "undercover' buying as a
means Of weights and measures en-
forcement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26
TUBERCULOSIS TESTS
GIVEN 1910 PUPILS
$40 of Group Given X-Ray Elk
aminations During Week,
Mrs. Grant Reports.

Tuberculin skin tests have been
given to 1910 senior high school
students. and $40 Of these have had
chest X-ray examinations during the
past week, MIS-. Ernest r. Grant,
managing director of the District
tuberculosis Association, reported yes
terdav to DR.. George C. Rutland, Dis
trict health officer.
The students X-rayed were those
who showed positive reaction to the
tuberculin test. and few others re-
questing chest photographs. When the
films have been developed they will
be submitted to a committee of physi-
clans. headed by DR.. A. c. Christie,
for reading and Interpretation.
Then the results of the examinations
will be tabulated by the Health De-
partment and follow-up recommends
tons will be made for those students
showing tuberculous infection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26

MRS. HARRY WALSKY,
Chairman of the Fresh Air Fund
Committee sponsoring card party
and fashion show to be held June
4 to $50 pm. at the Willard
Hotel to raise money to send I'M
derprivileged children to camp this
Summer. Mrs. Charles Goldsmith
is cochairman. The fashion show
will be presented by Lansburgh's
Department Store. The following
have been appointed to commit
tees: Mrs Sherry Stein and Mrs.
Samuel Rubenstein, tickets; Mrs.
Abel Saks, bingo; Mrs. Morris
Gerwitz and Mrs. I. E. Levinson,
cards; Mrs. Jack Kotz, Mrs. Joseph
Freedman and Mrs. Max Shapiro,
table and door prizes; Mrs. Charles
Pilzer. candy; Mrs. William Levy
and Mrs. Nathan Wallach, lucky
door numbers; Mrs. Martin Mem
delsohn and Mrs. Louis Krupsaw,
telephones, and Mrs. Joseph Mil.
lenson, publicity.
Star Staff Photo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26
ALUMNI PLANS DINNER

The local unit of the Virginia Tech
Alumni Association will hold din
ner meeting Tuesday evening at
Sholl's Cafe. 1919 G street. Speakers
will be Arch Macdonald. radio an
nouncer. and Maj Julian F. Hatcher,
president Of the National Rifle AS
ISOLATION.
About IS high school seniors will be
guests. The chapter hopes to in
terest them In attending Virginia
Tech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26
Do Plan to Make These Savings of
80 Cents on-the-Dollar -More and Less!

I'VE WANT to repeat-it is
~ the highest grade Furniture
made in America. Produc.
tons of half dozen manufacturers
who are recognized as contemporary
with Sloane Mastercraftsmen.
These are surpluses few suites
from this one-more from some
others. Of still others a single suite
or single piece.
That will explain the extraordi.
nary fact of merchandise of this char.
acter being in sale at reductions
up to 500 and more-and we count
you, and ourselves fortunate benef.
Charles of such an event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-26
Diamonds in Demand.

South Africa reports that the world
demand for diamonds is growing.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
new CYCLE COURSE
URGED BY CHAMPION

III 1NLESS the course Of next Sundays
National Capital bicycle sweep
stakes is changed from the Ellipse to
the Mount Vernon Highway, Cecil
Hursey American champion and the
country's greatest hope for Olympic
supremacy, will not return here for
the event.
Declaring the straightaway Of the
Mount Vernon Boulevard more in
keeping with the regular Olympic
course, Hursey added that the race
could then be held, regardless Of
weather conditions. 1t was rain that
Cancelled last Sundays scheduled
sweepstakes and forced many contest
ants to return home.
Hursey says that race down to
Mount Vernon and back twice would
equal the 62l2 miles-the required
distance. Most Of the other riders
likewise prefer a road race, it is said
A meeting was to be called today
by Winfree johnson, recreation di-
rector of the National Capital Parks
Committee, to determine the feasibility
Of changing the races locale. If the
change is made it was suggested that
other scheduled events could take
place while the 62i2-mile marathon
is in progress.
Evening star., 1935-11-19

TINE Billy Eley-Gene Buffalo hstic
feud was ended today, to all
appearances, but despite the
Il decision awarded Eley last
night at the Lincoln Colonnade 1t gen.
orally was agreed by ringsiders that it
might be good policy for the unde-
feated local colored boy to stay away
from Buffalo.
AS in their first meeting, which was
called draw, supporters Of Buffalo
were convinced that the Philadelphia
Welterweight received the worst of it
from the judges. The crowd Of 500
last night left the arena debating the
2-to-l decision, which was rendered
in Eley's favor by the referee and one
Of the judges.
The fight was bitter affair, with
the boys continuing to punch after the
bell on three different occasions.
AS in the main bout, there was
plenty of action in the preliminary
card. Tommy Mollis, lightweight from
Baltimore, scored something of an up
set by outpunching Baby Kid Choco-
late in the .eight-round semi-final.
Tom Hutcherson, a featherweight
from Philadelphia, debutted in local
ring by scoring a technical knockout
over AL Mathews in the third round
OF scheduled six-rounder. In other
bouts Sammy williams outpointed
Johnny Freeman and Jack Grant
scored a two-round technical kayo
over Al Thompson.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
Deans Market Rckey Enphaca Base Ball Moguk GaH
Mat Matches
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Assoclateu fress.
KANSAS CITY.-Ed (Strangler)
Lewis, 242, Los Angeles, tossed Gus
Sonnenberg, 212, Providence. r. l.,
two falls out Of three; DR.. Karl Sar-
polls, Glen Lyon, Pa, beat Tiny Roe
buck, 280, Lawrence, Kans., 21:40;
Chief Chewchki, 222, Oklahoma City,
tossed Carl Hanson, 220, Boston,
1912.
NEW YORK.-Chief Little Wolf,
214, Oklahoma, defeated Jim Brown
ing, 239, Verona, Mo-, one fall.
PORTLAND, Me.-Chuck Montana,
176, Detroit, defeated Sammy Fitz-
patrick Cohen, l80, Baltimore, straight
falls.
WILMINGTON, Del-Vic Christie,
208, Los Angeles defeated Cliff Olsen,
204, Minneapolis. Two out of three
falls.
MONTREAL. - Dan O'Mahoney,
220, Ireland defeated Joe Savoldi, 200,
Three Oaks, Mich, straight falls.