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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
Maurice Donovan To
 Speak Here Tonight
Mt Manresa Retreatants Organizer to Discuss Catho' lie Action for St. Joseph's Holy Name Society
BROOKLYN NEWS

The first meeting of St. Patrick's newly organized Glee Club was held at the Lyceum last night and at- tendance indicated that unusual in- terest has been manifested in the idea, The first rehearsal took place under the direction of Joseph Le- zotte. Plans are now being consid- cred for the presentation of several entertainments featuring the en- semble.
 The next rehearsal of the Wilson A. c. minstrel troupe will take place at the club rooms Friday night at 8 o'clock. The show will be held at St. Joseph's hall, Friday night, Mo- vember 9th.
 Community Club
 There will be a meeting of the Brooklyn Community Club at the sectional Y. M. o. A. at 8 o'clock to- night. All residents of the Brooklyn and Town Plot districts interested have been invited to be present. The gathering will be presided over by Joseph Martino. Plans for an at- tempted reorganization of the club will be made and committees ap- pointed. The club disbanded g few weks before the recent municipal elections.
 The Knights of the Round Table will gather at the K. of L. Club rorns Friday night at which time social will be held. Games will be played and an excellent evenings entertainment furnished. Frank Smudinas is president of the unit and potential members have been invited to attend.
 Falcons to Meet
 The Falcons club will hold an irn- portant business meeting at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. at 7:30 o'clock tonight. Michael Purcaro will pre- side and plans will be discussed for a dance in the near future.
 Plans for an inter-club social were discussed at a meeting at the Y. M. 0. A. last night. The affair will take place Thursday November Fist. Members of eight clubs and their friends will constitute the attend ance. It was voted to have the club basketball league officially open De- cember 5th with games each Thurs day night thereafter. The league was great success last season and similar results are expected for the 1935-36 season.
 Representatives in attendance at last nights meeting were: Joseph Cicero of the Town Plot Indies: Thomas Lacilla, Eagles; Frank Be- rardi, Cadets; George Berardi, Speedboys; Joseph Deverso. Tri- Squares; James DiLeo, Paramounts and Henry DelPo of the Falcons, The latter presided over the gath- ering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
HOPEVILLE PLANS
 HALLOWEEN FETE
Riddles Parade With At- tractive Prizes for Cos.
 tunes to Feature

Plans for the annual Halloween parade for children of the Hopeville district were completed last night at Q meeting of the activities com mittee of the Hopeville Community club. Prizes will be given for the best dressed boy, the best dressed girl, the most original costume, the most patriotic, the most ancient and the most modern. Judges will be officers or members of other community groups. Music will be supplied by bands and drum corps
 The first division will be in charge of Albert Blanchard, assisted by Bertram Walker and Alfred Bouch- CT. Clifford Waugh will direct the second division, assisted by Patrick Egan, William Greenwood, Fred Baker, and William O"Keefe. John Grady, ST., will be in charge of the third division, assisted by Walter Wilmot, Val Carron and Adolph Andro. Harvey Pelletier will be pa- rade chairman. The parade will stat at 8 o'clock.
 The annual Halloween dance will be held Halloween night, with prizes to be given for the best cos- tunes and the grand march will start at 10:30. William Muus is chairman of the reception commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
EDUCATION WEEK
 PLANS DISCUSSED
Alden Donahue, Miss Lord Address Meeting of
 "Sub" Teachers

Miss Daisy Lord, president of the Waterbury Teachers association spoke on the work of the classroom teachers department of the NEA at a meeting of the Waterbury Substi- ute Teachers association last night in city hall. Miss Lord was for- merly president of the department. Miss Mary DeMatteo presided.
 Alden Donahue, member of the American Education week commit tee, spoke on plans for the observ- ance, which is to be held from Nov. il to IT. An invitation to take part in programs planned for that weel, was accepted by the association and Miss Isabelle Sullivan was named representative of the group to attend a meeting Monday in the Hayes building. Miss Vera Roosin and Miss Ann Cronin will be in charge of the plans for the installa- tion of officers November 18 at city hall. Kenneth Killer was appoint- ed chairman of the. Investigator committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
.ELKS TO OBSERVE
 HALLOWEEN NIGHT


 Plans for the annual Halloween dance of the Waterbury lodge of Elks will be made at a meeting of the entertainment committe of the local lodge on Thursday evening. It is planned to hold the event on Thurs day evening, october 3l, in the form of Q dinner dance. Steward Jim Kil- martin will be called upon to supply Q full course chicken dinner to be served around vii o'clock. The com- mittee is leaving 1t optional with the memebrs as to masking. Usually the attendance is about 50 per cent masked. A six piece orchestra will be engaged to play for dancing from 9 to o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
'45' Tourney Opens
 In St. Francis Hall
Ten Teams Take Part in Seasons Premiere -Ney
 Scoring System Adopted
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

although handed their first setbaci, last night he is still confident that his team will walk oil with the llonors this year.
 John Fitzmaurice, one of the greatest forty-five players in the city, directed his team to a one. sided victory over Joe Phelan,s All Americans. The Phelanmen won the honors last year and after last nights win the pilot of the sham rocks claims that the tourney Is al- ready won.
 Other matches last night found the Galty Boys with Bill O,Donnell at the helm nosing out George O'Niell's Oilers, Bowey's Sligo Ter TOTS won over Shannahan's Steam rollers and Jimmie Cusick's Shell hackers were the winners over the Casters led by Bob McfIugh. The match between Fred Kell's Wash ington Hills and Happy Shea's Dare- devils will be played at later date due to the fact that most of the members on both teams attended the banquet given for the commit- tee in charge of the John Fitz- maurice day which was held recent. ly. The time was held last night al Waverly Inn.
 Hill Juniors Meet
 There will be an important meet. ing of the Washington Hill Juniors tonight at the Washington Parl Community House. Plans for the an. nual minstrel to be given by ths club will be discussed and a com. mittee named to handle the ar arrangements. President Michae Cieriello will preside.
 Cake Sale Saturday The Children of Mary Sodality oi St. Francis Xavier church will holt a cake sale at the Miller 6s Pech Go. Saturday, october 26th. Miss Mae McElligott is chairlady of thf committee and will be assisted by other members of the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
PREVIOUS INJURY
 PROMPTS DENIAL
Claim for Compensation Refused in Case of
 Brewery EmplOye

Commissioner James M. Lynch denies the compensation claim of Leonard Steinman of 15 AGreenbow avenue against the Waterbury Brewing company, in finding is- sued yesterday in the local court. The claimant based his claim on side injury he charged was sls- tained Aug. 24. while lifting bar rels. The claimant was operated on by Dr. Andrew J. Jackson and pr. John J. Mullen who reported the injury to have been an aggra- vation of a pre-existing condition. The finding also said the claimant in 1929 signed a waiver when eria- ployed by the Chase companies, Inc, agreeing not to press g claim against that company for the side injury.
 Other agreements filed today in- clude: Star water Mfg O., and Homer Archambault of 13l Eden street, hand injury, SIS weekly; William K. Cprtiss of Seymour and Leslie Curtiss of Seymour, back in- jury, $9.8O weekly: City of Water bruy and Patrick J. Hayes of 36 Niagara street. back injury, $9.60 weekly; Town of Plymouth and Michael Serafino of Terryville, shoulder injury, $6 weekly; scovill Mfg Go. and Canio Derito of 48 Crown street, foot injury, $7.i2 weekly; J. E. Smith &5 co. Inc, and George Michaud of 208 Union street. hand injury, $8.75 weekly; chase Companies, Inc, and Marie Murphy of 33i North Main street. finger injury, $6.06 weekly; Chase Companies, Inc- and William Be- lotti of 153 East0ti avenue, finger injury, $7.42 weekly; Chase C0ri- pAnies, Inc, and Felix zelski of 75 Diksman street. foot injury. $e.64 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

Mauricve Donovan will deliver a talk on Catholic Action before mein- bers of St. Joseph's Holy Name So- ciety at their regular monthly nleet- ing at the parish hall tonight at 7:30 o'clock. MT. Donovan IS organ- izcr of the Mt. Manresa band of re- treatatats and has ben interested in the formation of Catholic Study Clubs and has long been active. in Catholic activities.
 The Waterbury Turner's Society will present one of their unusual gymnastic exhibitions in conjunc- ton with the program and Rev. JoZ seph J. valantiejus popular pastor of the parish, will speak on Lithu- ania. The meeting will be in charge of John aKiris.
 K. of L. Directors Meet
 Preparations for the 18th annual Halloween dance of the Knights of Lithuania were completed at a di- reetors meeting last night at the club rooms. The dance will take place at St Joseph's hall, Saturday night.
 The hall will be attractively deco rated. Prizes will be offered for the prettiest, most unusual and fun niset dress. Tiinrnie Groves orches- tra has been engaged to provide the music.
 A delegation from this city will attend the meeting of the o. L. o. in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon. The annual election of officers will be held and plans will be outlined for activities of the group for the coming year. Rev. Adolph E. Gra- deck of this city, chairman of the c. L. C., will preside.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Knights will take place next Mondav night at A o'c1Ock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

The St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society's annual forty-flve tournament got underway last night at the church hall with ten of the twelve teams entered this year see- ing action. A new system of scor- ing was inaugurated last night and the winning team will be credited with ore game instead of keeping track of how many games were won out of the sixty-three played each week.
 Mike Goggins led his Rovers to a victory over Johnny Phelan's All Stars in the first match played last night. The All Stars finished in the cellar last year but Johnny has strengthened his outfit this year and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
$lOo CONTRIBUTION
 FROM COURT VERDI

The sum ef 4lO0 will be sent to AugustO Rosai. Italian ambassador to this country for Red Gross work in Africa. 1t was voted at last nights meeting of Court Verdi Fpresters. The court will cooperate with caiin- paigns to raise funds for tlie Italian Red Gross or the Italian govertl- tnent. Felix Uuarini and John Cirullo will be delesAtes to the illeet- ing cf Italian Ai11gficatl societies to- munfow in Liberty hall when plans s0s ha1 Italian Red oross drive will be discussed. The a4th anniversary party will Dc held tn Liberty hnls Nov. 2a 1egls r.srx presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

St. Margaret's Holy Name ~l6" tournamet got of to e fine start ct ths parish hall last night. There was q large attendance and the rec sultJ of the games played indicate that the race is going to provide some rather close competition. The cards were handled with exception- al skill as the rivalry between the eight competing teams had stlr- passed all expectations.
 President Thomas Wagner out I ed the principals of the tourna- ment and wished each of the teams success. He presented the speaker of the evening, Joseph Kilbride, a member of the organization and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
Ethiopian Problem
 Theme Of Address
St. Mragarefs Holy Name Society Hears Address
 Prior to Opening of Card Tourney

graduate of Middlebury College.
 Mir. Kilbride presented many in. teresting sideliehts on the Italian Ethiopian situation, reviewing the incidents that brought about the warfare between the nations. He gave . description of Ethiopia, ex- blaming the natural resources of the country and possible reasons why 1t is desired by Italy. The speaker was generously applauded for his manner of delivery and for the thoughtful way in which he had gathered the information he disclosed.
 When Pat Troy came into the hail he attracted plenty of atten-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

Attorney waiter v. NIonagan, IT,, will be the guest speaker at the meeting of Michael McGiv- ney Circle, No. 12A, Columbian Squires, to be held tomorrow night at 6 o'clock in the Coluin- bus Club. This will be the first full meeting at which the new officers will be in charge since their installation two weeks ago.
 Attorney Monagan, who is a member of Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, has been invited to speak before the circle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
FIRE OFFICIALS
 MADE COMPLAINT

John R. Maier, 61, of 735 Water town avenue, was given a nolle in city court today|on charge of vio- lating the local fire ordinance. No testimony was heard in the case.
 Court attaches said that fire de- partment officials had secured Q warrant on the grounds that there was @ fire menace existing near Maier's home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
Breach of Peace

Arrested yesterday afternoon on a breach of the peace charge by Patrolman Joseph Clark, Lorin H. Weed, 52. of New Haven, paid $5 for a nolle in city court today.
 The arrest followed a traf1ic tie- up yesterday afternoon, with the driver becoming involved in an ar- gument with the ofiicer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22
CITY UNDERTAKES
 NEW PAVING JOB

Repaving of South Main street, east side, between Union and Sco- will street, has been started by the street department under the direc- ti@n of Superintendent Thomas j. Fleming. The pavement was torn up 50 that the street and engineering department could install a new con- duit between Union and Scovill streets for Great Brook. The work of repaving the street will take about . week, 1t was stated today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

Henry Bridgewater of Dudley, England, has celebrated the ap- preach of his hundredth birthday ordering a suit with an extra pair of trousers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

= eN@S N"e-~NI on "City and Town Elections, How They Work"
 Chairmen of the several cona- inittees for the next quarter will be announced at the meeting by Chief Squire John Lynch. At . recent meeting of the circle officers nominations for these offices were made.
 Plans for the Squlre's annual fall dance will also be launched at the meeting tomorrow night as we'll as those for participation in the annual Thanksgiving raffle of the Knights of CoIum- hUa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-22

Marianne ,Pech, aged 102, was killed recently at Niedergruno Sta- tion, Germany. by train which she did not hear.
, 1935-07-01
NAVY MOTHERS
HAVE BIRTHDAY
Founders Day Observed
BY Valley Club AT
Weslaco
Especial TO The Heraldl

MERCEDES, July /. = The first
annual observance OF Founders Day
Of the Valley Navy Mothers club,
in celebration Of its fifth anniver-
Sary, was held Sunday afternoon at
the regular monthly meeting at the
Odd Fellows hall in WeSlaco with
Mrs. Katie l.. Morrow, presiding.
The meeting opened with the sing
ing OF the National Anthem, fol-
lowed by prayer by the chaplain,
Mrs. Bessie Itzen Of McAllen. Mrs.
w. w. Underwood of Harlingen
and Mrs. G. l.. Vernon OF Pharr
gave the flag drill Mrs Vernon was
elected historian: Mrs. j. Cham
bers Of Los Fresnos and Mrs. q. C..
F1ttz OF Mercedes were named color
bearers. and Mrs. j. w. Jones Of
McAllen, and Mrs. ". A. Hughen OF
Harlingen were named TO be In
charge Of the float entered by the
club in the Fourth Of July parade in
McAllen.
Mrs. H.. H. ISLANDERS OF Harlin-
gen was the main speaker. stress
ing the spirit Of cooperation. At
the close Of Mrs. ISLANDERS talk,
she was unanimously voted an hon
orary member of the organization.
Miss Lillian Hardy Of Harlingen
gave a humorous reading. Mrs.
Duncan gave a report on the recent
National Convention Of the club
in San Antonio.
Following the business session
the five candles on the birthday
cake were lighted by Mr.. Under
wood. Mr.. and Mrs. Underwood
are honorary members of the Navy
Mothers club. They have a son who
was formerly in the navv,
Lets join together n saying we
believe iii the future Of the Navy
Mothers clubs OF America" Mr..
Underwood said. I'VE honor its
founders: we endorse its principles,
and we pledge Cur support TO the
interest OF the officers and enlist
ed personnel Of cur Navy; TO the
president Of our United States. and
TO the national officers Of the Navy
Mothers clubs OF America. At this
time it gives me great pleasure to
light these candles in honor OF Mrs,
J.. w. Jones, Mrs. Bessie Itzen,
Mrs. George Bevil. Mrs. ID. p. Lar
son, Mrs. H. B. Payne and Mr..
George Cramer who met together,
June 26, 1880, 10 share their mu-
tual interest and TO learn more
about the service in which their
sons were engaged"
, 1935-07-01
Valley Youth Describes
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Experiences With Fleet
y . v y = = y y =
During Recent War Game

hands tied behind him, and in
strrctions to whistle after finish
ing the pie. IN the first race a big
hungry marine Topped off with the
best time. when he licked the pie
tin clean. grinned and said: How
about some more?' In the second
race an "A" division man. whom
we selected as the divisions biggest
Scoffer (eater), literally inhaled his
PIE and then came below and ate
heartily Of a liver and bacon sup
per-"
Price also kept a daily log OF
the cruise. from which the follow
ing is taken:
Fifth day at maneuvers: Mon
day. Weather cloudy and sea chop
by. We're 943 miles from Hawaii
and l54 miles from BUR destination
midway Island. Expect contact
with enemy today. 1t Is our mission
this time TO seize Midway Island.
II 1t Is captured from uhe Black
Fleet, or to destroy the Black Fleet
II 1t Is found within the vicinity
OF the island. At present we are
prepared to oppose air forca with
M Anti-Aircraft 5-inch guns and
machine guns which are manned.
Course changed TO due north. at
1000 Is D. ND
Sixth day at maneuvers: Course
still due north, speed increased.
Destroyed enemy amphibian bomb
er Course west by nightfalL.
Seventh day at maneuvers: De-
Stroyer attack at 0400. The speedy
little vessel escaped our broadside
alvo in a screen Of heavy black
smoke Theoretically AT dawn-sea
very CLASSY. no breeze, sky clear.
Fleet still in battle formation
some ships captured. some de-
stoyed. and others engaging a dis
tant enemy Theoretically. The
New Mexico was sunk before dawn.
pleasing all hands. who we're glad
to leave battle stations. 70 turn In
and snooze until mid-morning."
, 1935-07-01
For Sam r. Tidwell
Last Rites Held
(speclal to nc Heraldl

WESLACO. July Funeral SER
vices were held at the First Baptist
church here Sunday afternoon for
Sam r. Tidwell. Hidalgo county
traffic officer who was killed Sat
urday when his motorcycle side
swiped an automobile.
Rev. Claude Wing, pastor Of the
First Christian church. was in
charge Of services. which were d.
rected by the Martin-Nelson funeral
homes.
Burial was made at the Weslacc
cemetery. Hundreds Of friends and
fellow peace officers attended last
rites for the widely-known Hidalgc
officer. The American Legion was
in charge of grave-side services.
Surviving the officer are his wife
Mrs. Virginia Tidwell of WeSlaco:
six brothers. Sherman and Flerbit
Tfdwell. both of Weslaco. Cleopsis
OF Decatur. Ala. Grady OF Cushion
Okla. Arnon of Fox. Okla. and
Hindman OF Athens. Ala: and two
sisters. Mrs. Ida Burlington of
Athens. Ala, and Mrs. Iva Lentz OF
Birmingham. Ala. Funeral services
were delayed until late Sunday To
permit the brothers in Oklahoma ia
attend.
, 1935-07-01
STRIKE FIGHTS
ARE PUT DOWN


GALENA, Kas, July 1-RE
Fighting broke out I'm picket lines TN
thu strike-troubled lead and zinc
mines or Northeastern Oklahoma
Saturday as order was rs5tored BY
National Guardsmen I'M the Kanras
sector Of the tri-state field.
Oklahoma officers seized l6 load
ed rifles and shotgunS and four pis-
tolls In q poll hall nc Hockerville.
Okla.
Owen watts. assistant attorney
general. who Led five state opera
tives In the raid. said l5 Oklahoma
mines are being picketed In the
strike OF union miners for better
working conditions and recognition
I'm collective BARGAINING.
Governor 4. w. Marland ordered
10 OF his ~ state highway patrol
men to the Oklahoma area OF the
Missouri Kansas Oklahoma field.
Seven workers arrested after m
clash with pickets AZ Picher we're
charged with rioting. They pleaded
innocent and bonds we're set at 81
900 each.
, 1935-07-01


PORT ISABEL July This sea-
coast city IN rapidly becoming
known nS one OF the most important
points on the coast for Shrlmping,
with boats here from many other
places ON the coast.
The shrimp fleet goes out into the
Gulf every day, working from two
to five miles from shore. dragging
along the bottom for the bun
shrimp that bring a good price on
the markets OF the country.
The haul has been running IS
high ms 10000 pounds IN day for tine
IS or more boats working from
here. with some boats bringing I'm
rs much as 1000 pounds or one
trip. Boats came here from Calves
ton, Corpus Christi. and v from
points ON the Florida coast.
Shrimp are not being caught in
any quantities at other points ON
the coast
, 1935-07-01
Cotton Measuring
Begun At Weslaco


WESLACO. July AT the Cot
ton Growers meeting at the city
hall Saturday night. two vacancies
on the committee. caused by the
resignation Of Fl. p. Van Vliet and
l. F. Cronkrite. were filled by the
election or G. G. Marshall and Mr..
Bartlett. The Cotton Growers pro-
cram was outlined by r. q. Burwell.
county agent, Il. L. Hansen. chair
ran OF the committee. stated the
committee will measure non-ccn-
tract signed cotton lands first. be-
cause the non-contract owners
cannot get certificates until their
land has been measured and their
reports approved by the county
committee.
Measuring began Sunday. Con-
tract SignerS can get their cert
ificates as Don as they come in.
Hansen stated.
, 1935-07-01
BALK
| IN PEACE TRY
MADE PUBLIC
Offered Piece
\ Of Land To Italy
J In Attempt To Heal
Breach Revealed

! LONDON, July I. Pp-Capt. An
Ihony Eden revealed to the house
NJ commons Monday that Premier
Oh Italy had refused ar
bffer by Great Britain to give
-vhionia a slice Of British territory
III an effort to facilitate a final
|fttlement Of the dispute between
Ethiopia and Italy.
!, The minister for League Of Ma
ions relations, recently returned
HON conversations IN Rome and
his. vas heard by packed gal
Silent As TO Future
lot. Eden told the Legislators
! did his utmost to interest II
'luce in the British proposal for a
peaceful solution Of the Italo-
Ethiopian dispute and greatly re-
Iretted his suggestion did not re-
.pmmend itself TO MusSolini.
D Replying to a question by George
I~Iansbury, labor party member, as
IN the purpose Of his trip, Eden
lave a long explanation but did not
|tveal what future course might be
|tken in the Italo-Ethiopian af-
|lir.
HE explained the British proposal
II, Mussolini was that the British
Ehvernment should offer a strip OF
'srritory in British Somaliland To
krhippia. giving that nation access
rthe sea. This, he said. was in
Ended to facilitate such territorial
Ind economic concessions from
Ethiopia to Italy as might be in
'clved in an agreed settlement.
Asked No Concessions
He declared the British govern
bent did not ask concessions in
eturn for this arrangement except
Irazing rights for their tribes In
'cch territory as might be coded to
'Rly.
llEden said he pointed out To
.~tussolini that the suggestion was
Id made lightly and that only the
3ravity Of the situation could jus
liz the cession of British terri
II without an equivalent return
ID that Mussolini expressed him
blRas unable to accept the pro-
4sSf as a basis for the solution OF
he Italo-Ethiopian dispute.
w said that on his later trip TO
saris. he gave Premier Pierre Laval
France an account Of his con-
ersations with MuSSolini.