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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
POLl'S

Today an1 tomorrow are the last chances that all the theater- -goers of Waterbury will have of seeing the funniest picture that has ever been shown in town, "A Night At The Opera" with the Marx Broth CTS, the clown princes of hilarity, anG on the same program there is Evalyn Knapp and Donald Cook in Confidential" new angle on the "G" men and highly interesting.
 Starting Wednesday for three days there will be presented an- other outstanding double feature program, the first feature being that king of the air waves, Jack Benny, in his first starring picture, Its in the Air" and with him to assist in the funmaking will be Ted Healy, Una Merkle and Nat Pen dleton, surely here is quartet that have everything that 1t takes for good hearty fun and amusement.
 On the same program and as a delightful added treat there will be Alice Faye, the golden haired and voiced favorite in Music Is Magic" and with her will be seen Ray Walker and Mitchell and Durant, the funny fellows who nearly kill each other in every picture so that you can laugh at their antics. This is one of the ever popular f1lmusi- calls.
 Wednesday night on the stage there will be presented another gala vaudeville show. made up of the best acts that are playing the theaters of Broadway today, they come here as special feature on Wednesday night, all in addition to the regular program, at the Poli theater. A part of the great Loew Theater chain has been selected as they try-out theater for the classi- fication of acts which will later play all over the world in LoeW theaters, and weekly there are the largest and most influential booking agents in the entire amusement business in attendance at Polls to see the audience reaction towards the actors and their work.
 Gus Meyers and his fiddle will again be on hand to offer delight full musical treat and to serve up the musical background for the per- formers and encourage them to give their best efforts. There is no ad- vance in price for this triple fea- ture program on Wednesday night and patrons come from all over Connecticut, as here is without a doubt Americas greatest amuse- ment value, no prizes, it is given all to you in amusement, and after all that is what you go to theater for, amusement.
 Polls lists as coming soon to its screen Eddie Cantor, Charlie Chap lin, Wallace Beery and other great stars in their latest successes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
ART GALLERY TO
 OPEN TOMORROW
Exhibit of Articles to Be Shown at South Feder=
 ated Parish House

The Curiosity Shop and Art Gal lery exhibition sponsored by the choir of the South Federated church will be held tomorrow af- ternoon and evening in the par iSh house.
 Articles to be exhibited may be left at the parish house between the hours of and 12 o'clock Tues day, Dec. 3rdI The following infor- nation is requested to be turned in with the articles to be exhibited if the owner so desires. Owners name--aporoximate date-and any history connected with it that may be of interest to the general pulp lie.
 Utmost care will be taken of all articles. submitted. One of the first watches made in Waterbury, old newspapers, one of which is dated 1900 and gives an account of the death of George Washington, are only two of the many interesting things to be shown.
 Tea will be served both afternoon and evening at no extra cost.
 Doors. will be open to the public from 2:30 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
TRIO ARRESTED IN
 DANCE HALL FINED
Brothers Accused PatrOl= man of Beating Them
 in Police Patrol

Three men arrested Saturday night by Patrolman Joseph Deres- kevice after a disturbance at Venta hall, 103 Green street, were fined in city court today by Judge Ed ward Mascolo, two of them being found guilty of three charges and the third found guilty of two counts.
 John Stankus, 19, and Charles Stankus, g, both of 69 New Haver avenue, were fined SIS and costs, $1( and costs and $5 and costs, or charges, respectively, of resistance breach of the peace and drunken ness. F'austo DellaRusso, g, of 41 Ca 'lerine avenue, was fined SIS and costs and $10 and costs for resist ance and breach of the peace.
 The Stankus brothers posted $100 bonds for an appeal to the court of common pleas. DellaRusso was placed on probation to pay his fines.
 Patrolman Dereskevice testified that he sought to eject John Stan- kus from the hall quietly after the youth had struck another man, but that as he was leading him out, Charles Stankus and DellaRusso intcrferred with him. In a scuffle, he said, John Stankus punched him in the mouth.
 The Stankus brothers claimed that after they were placed in the patrol wagon they were punched and beaten by the officer while they were unable to defend themselves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
M The Local 7'heate,cS
STATE

A grand double feature entertain ment awaits patrons of Warner Brothers State theater to-day and tomorrow in Frisco Kid" starring James Cagney with Margaret Lind say and Ricardo Cortez, also Broadway Hostess" with Wini Shaw Genevieve Tobin, Lyle Talbot and Allen Jenkins.
 Wednesday brings '"The Big Night" and you had better plan to be here
 remember Every little bit added to what you've got makes just little bit more" and by the by the Christmas shopping season is now in swing so make Wednesday night your "State-Date" night.
 On the screen starting Wednesday another twin hit feature picture pro- gram headlined by 'The Melody Lingers On' with Josephine Hutch inson, George Huston, John Halli- day, Mona Barrie, Laura Hope Crewes and host of other favorites.
 It will reach out from the screen and drew you toward it making you feel that you are part of it, part of the surging drama in portrays; your tears will flow freely as you feel the pathos of a mother fight ing for the son whose love she could not possess. Not since Stella Dallas has there been as tenderly beauti- full love story.
 The added treat is the photogra- phic record of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's second great Antarctic EX- petition in Little America, Capitol of the Unknown.
 New worlds to conquer and they conquered them. Facing dangers ab- solutely unparalleled in the brave history of exploration this little group of intrepid Americans led by Aberica's greatest hero-adventurel win from the wastelands of Antarc' tic the secrets of an unknown world See this film see history in tht making!
 Incidentally reserved seat tickets for "A Midsummer Nights Dream playing at the College theater in New Haven. December 3rd, 4th and 5th. twice daily at 2:30 and 8:3O o'clock are now available at the State theater box office. There is no service charge. Obtain your tickets at the State and avoid disappoint- ment at New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
GERMANY FACING
 POLITICAL TILT

Rev. Dr. Ewart E. Turner, former ly pastor of a church in Berlin, Germany, pictured Germany as a country torn between communism, fascism and Christianity in an ad- dress delivered last night at the Second church forum. Communism and fascism, he said, inspire the same kind of enthusiasm as religion and have caused the present conflict in Germany.
 The American people are loved by the Germans, the speaker said. When the communists began to show strength in Germany the re- suit was that Hitler was financed by big business and the middle class
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church will formally dedi- cate their newly constructed recrea- ton hall with a spaghetti supper next Sunday under the auspices of the Massino family, boosters of parish activities since the time of the church dedication more than 12 years ago. At the supper there will be three seatings, the first in the afternoon at 2 o'clock for the children and those of the adults who cannot be present in the eve- ming. The next serving will take place at o'clock, while the most formal part of the dedication will be held in the evening at 6 o'clock.
 Rev. Michael J. Lynch, pastor, an1 his assistant, Rev. Danis J. Birarelli, are highly enthusiastic over preparations. Music will be provided at each seatingf and the evening program will include enter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
JACQUES

"Her Majesty-The Widow by John Charles Brownell, will be the first attraction for the reopening of historic Jacques theater next Tuesday evening, December 3rd. This play was especially selected by Andre Lasky, the producer, be- cause of its aptness for the oc- caSion.
 The play ran for approximately five months in New York city at the Ritz theater, and for an even long, CT period at the Cort theater in Chicago. It was definitely classed as not, and Miss Pauline Frederick was starree in it. The management believes that Waterburians will be greatly pleased with this play.
 MT. Lasky has come to Water bury for a double purpose. Besides being desirous of undertaking a profitable venture, he wishes to give to the citizens of Waterbury some- thing in the way of entertainment wh ;h they have been missing for 8 number of years. There have been no so-called Hive" plays presented in this city since 1929, excepting for a short interval of burlesque last year. MT. Lasky believes that the people of this city will patron- ' ize and appreciate good. clean plays, if properly and entertaining ly presented. With this end in view, he has selected an exceptionally good and balanced cast of players, and will not repeat any of the old, stereotyped stock dra- matic bills which have been offer- ed over and over again. Plays will during the coming season which have not been presented in stock anywhere, and yet no play will be pre-ented unless it has proven it. self of excellent entertainment value by a run in either New York city or Chicago, which cities are the two pulses of the theatrical buSi- nes-. MT. Lasky, also, at great efs fort, has obtained the services C1 Kent Thurber to stage and direct the plays to be presented. He did this because Mir. Thurber was Sd well liked when he directed the plays for the Waterbury Players d this same theater during the sea- sons of 1929.
 It is hoped that the Lasly PIay- CTS will please the people of Wa@ terbury, and all suggestions for the presentation of any particular plays or for the improvement of any serv- ice, will at all times be graciously received and given careful consid- eration by the management.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
STRAND

Another bang-up. double feature entertainment is on tap for patrons of Warener Brothers Strand thea ter today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Hit noumber one is 'The Big Broadcast of 1886" a rousing, tune full, dance-mad, comedy packed musicomedy with grand array of stars from stage, screen and radio. Included are such favorites as Jac- kie Oakie, Burns and Allen, Lyda Roberti, Bing Crosby, Amos n Andy, Ethel Norman, Ray Noble and his band, Mary Roland, Charlie Rug gles, Bill Robinson and a score of others.
 Hit number two is Charlie Chan in Shanghai" starring Warner Gland and Irene Harvey.
 Thursday brings Paul Muni with Ann Dvorak, Barton MacLane and Robert Barat in "Dr. Socrates" also This Is The Life" with Jane With CTS, John Mcclure, Sally Blanc and Sidney Toler.
 Sunday next brings Joan Crawford in T Live My Life" and James Dunn in Bad Boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
LIONS CLUB CARD
 PARTY WEDNESDAY
Proceeds of Y Event to Be Used for Health Farm
 in WOOdbury

Adolph Reymond, President of the Lions club, will draw the first number in three hour prize pro- gram of the Lions Club bridge party which will be held at the Central " Wednesday evening of this week.
 Forty beautiful gifts will be the feature of the bridge evening. They are donations of the various mer- chants in the club. The drawing is included in the price of the admis- sion, and the person who draws a prize continues in the drawing for other prizes.
 MT. and Mrs. Craighton Carpen- ter, Dr. and Mrs. John Freheit, and Mrs. William F. Briggs have charge of the candy sales for the evening The tables and chairs committee is in charge of MT. and Mrs. William O. Taylor, MT. and Mrs. T. G. Smith, MT. and Mrs. L. F. East- wood.
 In addition to the drawing, an attractive table prize has been chosen by the committee under the direction of MT. and Mrs. Eugene E. Beadle, MT. and Mrs. Merwin s. Bronson, w. E. Warrington, E. L. Futile, MT. and Mrs. R. J. Lager quist. MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lunny.
 The club is giving the bridge party as a benefit to raise money for the splendid work they have been doing in Woobury on their Lions Health Farm, where thirty five younsters benefited last year.
 In addition to all of the above, refreshments will be in charge of President and Mrs. Raymond, and coffee, sandwiches and cake will be served by her committee with the assistance of MT. and Mrs. James A. Phelan, Mir and Mrs. A. M. Lar son, and MT. and Mrs. L. A. Rose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
OPINIONS DIFFER
 ON CHRISTIANITY
Arguments Pro and Con Heard Yesterday at
 Local YMCA

Four speakers debated the sub- ject, Has Christianity Failed?" al the Sunday afternoon forum at the YMCA Rev. T. Leroy Crosby and Attorney John B. Greco defended Christianity, while Raymond O. Fisher, local socialist organizer and Herman Simon of New Haven state socialist party organizer, took the affirmative side.
 MT. Simon who led of, said Chris tianity had failed to bring about the region of love, justice and peace and that the reason for that was the necessary revolutionary changes in society. He held that people are divided into two classes today and that when there are classes there are conflicts. He declared that if someday, the worker rises up te take control of the means of pro- duction and if class lines are tbol- ished, then theer might be some chance for Christianity working.
 The accomplishments of the Cath olio church were pointed to by At torney Greco as an illustration Of the success of Christianity. Those accomplishment he described as in the fields of education and social reform. How can you say Chris tianity has failed when there are in this country 5000 schools teach ing thre million young people about religion and the ideal of Christian ity?" the attorney asked. Again he Queried, How can you say Chris. tianity has failed when you have examinations such as the Legion of Decency which recently assaileo the unclean movies?" He pointed to the working of the union for social justice and the entire field in which the church is the central figure in the exercise of social jus tice.
 Mir. Fisher inquired as to where could be found the ideals of Chris tianity such as brotherhood of man Norl dpeace and justice. Instead he declared, We have war, contin- uous miscarriage of justice ,politi- cal corruption and empty churches on Sunday. The Christian philos- ophy vii hot work in competitive society. A man who stands for peace today is called coward; a man who is just and honest in bus mess dealings is considered a fool; and a man who acts as though he has feelings for his fellow man is a nut"
 Rev. MT. Crosby declared that Christianity is something to to be lived, something you feel, some thing that the bulk of the people have never been without. There have been misbelievers in every age he said, but the mass of people have always clung to their religion They seem to need it. And no mat ter how much religion is reviled or punished 1t always springs ur again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

What will be the 1885 traffic fa- tality total for Connecticut? That is the question Connecticut motordom will answer this month, the reply being determined by the degree of caution, care and courtesy exercised by all operators of motor vehicles travelling over the 26000 miles of highways within the borders of the Nutmeg state.
 Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the State Department of Motor Vehicles issue da teletype message December 2nd to all police chiefs in the state, urging active steps to make December 8 safer month for traffic than last year when fifty-two men, women and children were killed because of mishaps on city streets and rural highways. The commissioner emphasized the credit which will come to Connecticut if a reduction of traffic fatalities mater ialiZeS.
 Death List
 Last year 473 persons were killed. As Connecticut enters the twelfth month of the year the fatality total up to November 29th showed 419 traffic deaths for this year as com- pared with 416 for the same period in 1894. December will tell the story With wintry weather and traffic jammed city streets as the Christ mas shopping brings throngs to the larger communities, December top ped all other months last year for traffic accident totals, and is always a high month veery year for traffic casualties.
 The shortest daylight periods come in December, which means an unusual amount of motor vehicle operation during hours of dusk or darkness. Slippery streets add an element of danger. Storms bring their handicaps for motor vehicle operators. Snow piled up along streets or highways narrow the lanes of traffic. Holiday traffic along all arteries increase the potential accident possibilities. Nearly fifty per cent of the total traffic deaths charged against December, 1885. were caused by accidents during the weekend previous to Christmas day and throughout the holiday week.
 Caution
 It is possible for Connecticut mo- torists to save many lives during December by the same means adopt ed during September of this year when care, caution and courtesy on the part of motor vehicle operators and pedestrians resulted in death total of twenty-eight as compared
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Efforts Urged To
 Promote Safety
Com. ConnOr Wants Good Record in December-S2
 Persons Killed By Autos in That Month Last Year

with sixty-four for September, 1884. If the same improvement can be achieved for this month, December, Connecticut can be among those comparatively few states which will report lower death total for 1885 than for 1884.
 Commissioner Connor concluded his message to the police chiefs of the state wit a query as to what bet ter Christmas gift could the citizens of the state make to each other, than marked reduction in persons killed because of traffic accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
INDIANS IDENTIFIED.

California Junction, Iowa CUP)- Eight human skeletons that were found near here have been identi- fled as Indians of the first Chiwere group, which were the ancestors of the Winnebagos, Iowas. Otoes. Mis- houris and Mondamins. The skeletons were found during excavation for a building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Recreation Hall To
 Be Dedicated Sunday
Mt. Carmel ParishiOners Plan Spaghetti Supper in New BuiIding-St. JOseph's Study Club to Meet
BROOKLYN NEWS

tainment of an interesting descrip- tion and speakers.
 There will be general card party at the recreation building Thursday night. Arrangements for the affair are under the direction of Mrs. Francis DiZinno and An toinette DiZinno.
 Further plans for assistance ir parish activities will be made at a meeting of the junior and senior combined branches of the Holy Name society tomorrow night at { o'clock Rocco Ciampi is president of the senior or Italian speaking branch while John A. Cavino heads the junior division
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

More than 500 attended the 29th annual church super of St. Jo- seph's parishioners at the parish hall Saturday night at which time Valantiejus, pastor. Dancing follow ed with the Young Melodians or chestra being featured.
 Those who served on the commit tee were: Rev. J. J. Valantiejus Rev. John J. Kripas, Rev. Adolph E. Gradeck, Mrs. John Jakstas, who was in charged and was assisted by Hedwiga Stuginskas, Mary Kasi- taite, Mrs. Magdaline Karinauskas Mrs. John Girdbiauskas, Mrs Jesaitiene, Mrs. Markavich, Mrs Stankevich and members of the Children of Mary Sodality who as. sisted as waitresses at the tables.
 Study Club Tomorrow
 There will be meeting of St. Jo. seph's Holy Name society study club at the society headquarters ir the Congress avenue school tomor- row night at 8 o'clock. Educational instruction will follow.
 The regular weekly classes in the Lithuanian language will be con- ducted by Rev. John J. Kripas ir St. Joseph's Congress avenue schoo Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02
Minstrel Candidates

The regular weekly tryouts for the principal roles in St. Joseph's min- strel show will take place tomor- row night in the music rooms of the Congress avenue school at which time Director John w. Stokes will be assisted by Pianist Dennis Moore. There will also be a re- hearsal of the entire cast. The gathering has been asked to be present at 8 o'clock when further instructions will be administered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

so that he could take over the reins of government, according to Rev. Dr. Turner and the Nazi rule fol- lowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-02

There will be rehearsal of St Patrick's glee club at the Lylceum tonight at ' o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-04

cause it happened to be g. w. U.
night.
=" There was a fashion show at
the Powhatan Tuesday night
Marian Summerville won :. Dorothy
Ray, fan dancer at the Lotus, went
to school with what local Hamlet ap-
pearing tonight in THE Bride the Sun
Shines On?" The Mayfair will
get its entertainers straight from New
York from now on ". It Is rumored
that Harriet, Mayflower cigarette
venus, ran up to the Club Habana
the other night to get peep at her
rival, Babs Moe (Club Habana)
Baer plays a mean game of tennis
Leyla, Oriental dancer, is Staying
them this week out at the Maryland
Club Gardens.
-" The Shoreham will have .
gala party tonight IN honor of the
Fourth on the terrace =. Barnee has
promised to set Off a lew musical fire.
works that handsome couple seen
at the Shoreham not so long YVES the
Charles Hubert Johnsons who have
that white house On Connecticut ave-
nue. right next 10 the bridge, and who
tripped over the lawn in their evening
dress and dinner jacket, stopping
traffic as they crossed the avenue ..
Mrs. Johnson's collection Of antiques,
incidentally, is among the finest Of its
kind in this city, or any other city
most of Trim" McCormick's
wedding presents came from there.
=" Who was i. that asked q May
flower waiter the other day to change
a thousand dollar bill? =. when the
bill was whipped out the "garcon" al
most fell on his nose =. but, said he,
monsieur" you've guessed it-ne was
French) you nave only had q beer"
II know" said the man very
humbly indeed, "bus also happen to
have only thousand dollars" :.
thereupon the waiter shook his head
and walked of in great sorrow, dan
Cling the thousand bill at the end Of
his two fingers what shall I do"
said he to the clerk, 1.-The man has
only had beer and he wants change
for this?" Never fear" said the
gallant clerk, who is elmost as polite
as famed publicist Osgood Roberts,
I'VE can take a beer right out Of that
thousand dollar bill" and In a
twinkling he had made the proper
change, and the waiter went back and
bowed low to his customer as he
handed him the 999 dollars and the
umpty-umph cents.