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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-09

Your old Spectator is grazing in pastures THU
week but order that you might not miss the SPOTS ne
has delegated the task of putting them together to Billy
Patrick, student at Northwestern High School
e&he Spectator thinks that Billy has done nice job III
his substitution this week and he might invite him in
often
O. K Bill, Take 1t away
fIarris-Simmons Combination Stops Iowa Defeat
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-09
SPECIAL NOTICE

We do not incorporate in club
news and other social items, cards
of thanks, as cards OF thanks are
forms OF advertisement which
must BE- paid for.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-09

black and not being treated like
people.
In the New York cast. Rose Nc
Clendon, Jeanne Green. Hurst
Amyz, and Staurt Beebe compe-
tently enact their parts.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-09
GILBERT M. MITCHELL, OF BYRDS
EXPEDITION TO DRESS CLUE

Gilbert M. Mitchell, an associate of Admiral Byrd
will be presented guest speaker Sunday. Nov 10. at
80 D. m. in the auditorium of the Twelve Horesmens
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-09
JOHN Lewis wins OVER BOB 0LIN

st. Louis, Mo- (ANP)-John Henry Lewis Phoenix,
Arzonas gift the sappng profession. outboxed and
uthit Bob Oln white New Yorker for Is rounds here
Thursday night and walked off with the worlds light
boxing crown Only 5000 saw the bout for
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-09

WILBUR G. wOODSON, executive
secretary of the st. Antoine Y. NJ.
G. A., whose annual membership
campaign recently came to
successful close. Mr.. Woodson
also headed the list of workers in
the Bethel A. NJ. f. Church rally.
in which he raised the largest a
mount OF money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
CavaIcade Band To Play Here Tomorrow
Harry Brnkman to Lead Musicians for Block Dance; Church Outing Enjoyed Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

event includes Alderman John w. Bender, honorary chairman, H. P. McGrath, chairman, John Greb- lunas and Michael Caputo.
 Successful Otulng
 Several hundred attended the final picnic of the season of St. Joseph's parish at Linden park in Union city yesterday afternoon and evening. The affair was given un- der the auspices of the business and professional men of the parish.
 Entertainment, boxing, refresh. ments. dancing, comedy and drills were engaged.
 The highlight of the afternoon was the appearance of Miss Ann Kaskas of Hartford, internationally known mezzo- soprano, who ren. dered three Lithuanian selections. She was accompanied by Professor Alexander Aleksis.
 St. Joseph's Holy Name society Fife and Drum corps presented a fine program of military and marching tunes. John w. Stokes, director, announced the drive for funds to send the organization into competition in Rye, N. r., is still in progress and that the meet will be held Saturday.
 The committee consisted of Father Gradeck, Rev. John J. Kri. pas, Rev. Peter Biskis, M. I. C., AL derman John W. Bendler, Attorney Albert J. Bronsky, John Jenusai- tis, pr. Matthew J. Colney, Michael Strickulis, Dr. Frank J. Hill, Dep- uty Sheriff Al Francis, Anthony Shambaris, Domenic Matas, Mary Kasietas, John Yurkunas, Bruno Merkins, James valaitis, John W. Stokes, Magdalina Karinauskas, John Stokes, Mrs. Martha aZilskas, Mrs. Anna Girdziauskas, John Ad. omelis, Domenic Urban, Joseph c. Coskie, Peter Lazauskas, William Bradunas, Al Rice and Mrs. Ursela Lutkevicius.
 The feature boxing bout had as oppents, Billy Kelly and Willie White. The match finished in a draw. Music for dancing was pro- vided by the Young Melodians or- chestra.
 Quoit League Tonight
 Members of St. Patricks Holy Name society Quoit league will hold regular games in their tourna- ment on the Lyceum grounds to. night at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26

fourth. In the saving contest, in which three cuts were made in a six by six seasoned pine log by each team, Frank Jones and Bar ney Mazurek of Camp Robinson were first, time 3S 4-5 seconds; Frank Vabuk and Alec Milewski of Camp Hook second; Fortune Pandiani and John Zarillo of Tou- mey third: John Garret and Joseph Szcstet of Camp Cross fourth. MT. Eddy, Chief Fire Warden of the Western District, acted as judge, MT. Hubbell, Forest Ranger, was starter, and Lieutenant Dittrich, Mess Officer of Camp Tourney, was timer. MT. Parker, Chief Forester of the Western District, presented cartons of cigarettes to the winners, who will soon parti- cipate in the State contest.
 Tuesday evening, MT, Carl Van Doren, noted publisher and for mer lecturer at Columbia Univer- sity, gave highly interesting talk on the making of motion pictures in Hollywood. MT. Van Doren touched on many of the interesting phases and people of the film in- dustry. and he was forced to re- main until a late hour answering the many questions asked by his appreciative audience.
 
 At Kyoto, Japan, recently 15 inches of rain fell in 15 hours,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
SONS OF AMERICA
 HONOR LOCAL MAN
L. w. Curtis Chosen Vice. President at State Con-
 ventiOn Held Here

L. w. Curtis, Sr., of Waterbury was elected state vice-president and three other Waterbury men were given offices in the Sons of America at the annual convention in Mechanics hall on East Main street Saturday. Seventy-five dele- gates from camps throughout the state were in attendance at the convention. the 46th annual ses- sion.
 H, R. Garner of Meriden was chosen state president. Joseph T. St. Louis, secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes welcomed the dele- gates to Waterbury and extended the courtesies of the mayors office to the visitors. The main address. consisting mainly of reports was offered by Secretary H. A. Miller of the national encampment.
 Other Waterbury men elected to office include: State secretary, A. s. Daniels; guard, Ralph Silver nail, Sr.; trustee, l.. c. Benedict. The convention elected Secretary Daniels as one of the three dele gates to the national encampment in New Haven next month. The other delegates are B. Bertzfeller of the New Haven and George Hub- bard of Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26

lotta of Camp Cross is covering Camp Tourney during Dr. McCo- mas absence.
 On Tuesday, wood chopping and wood saving contest was held at Camp to determine the cham pionship of the Western District. Representatives from Camps Cross, Tourney, Hook, and Robinson com peted. In the chopping contest three cuts were made in an eight each contestant. Felix Harzevitch of Camp Robinson was first in this contest, time minute. 29 3-5 sec onds; Berger Cettosen of Camp Hook was second; Charles Marza- no of Camp Tourney third; Ed mund Rodzen of Camp Cross
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
SCOUTS TO CONDUCT. CAMP FIRE EXERCISES

Highest honors in the boy scouts will be accorded to local boys at Camp Pomperaug at camp fire cer- emonies tonight. The local boys are Lawrence Robbins, son of MT. and Mrs. Warren s. Robbins, a member of troop Il of the Bunker Hill Con- gregatlonal church and Charles Hobcl. son of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Hobel. Charles Is associated with troop 10 of the First Lutheran church. The badges of honor will be pinned by their mothers. Simi- lar honors were bestowed upon Chester Spiers of troop 2. The lat ter is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Irv- ing Spiers of Wyman street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
TWO LOCAL BOYS
 co TO N0TRE DAME

Among the 500 freshmen whs will matriculate ak the University of Notre Dame this fan. the fol- lowing are from the state of Con- necticut:
 Hubert John Donneliy, Jr., 36s Taft avenue, Bridgeport; Elmeft Pierce Schulz, box 17T, R.e R 2, Bristol.
 Richard Thomas Lucke, Wood side Drive, Milbrook, Greenwich; John William Callahan, 94 Madison avenue, Hartford; John Joseph Hoben, 25 Pawtucket, Hartford. {. Vincent Fenton Dooley, 55 Elms wood road, New Haven; James Christopher Tansey, 40 Perkins street, New Haven; Robert Joseph Kelly, 32 Acorn street, New Lon- don; Basil Anthony Marella, 42 Chestnut street, South Norwalk: William Henry Waters, Jr., South Norwalk; Edward John Longhi, 226 Litchfield street. Torrington; Hugo Ruggiero, 5S9 East Main street, Waterbury; James Francis Sullivan, 39 Homer street, Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
Mayor of Bridgeport

adopted a resolution asking for the special session and 1t will be sent to the governor.
 Other speakers were Arnold Freese of Norwalk, state secretary of the socialist party, John Ring, treasurer of the local branch of the organization, Philip Brainard, local secretary, and William A.. Reed. A. J. Hinkleman, local chair man, presided.
 The outing was largely attended. A state picnic and another com mittee meeting will be held at Voight park in Bridgeport, Sep- tember Sth. A state convention of the socialists will take place in New Haven, September 14th and 18th.
 MT. Rirfg. who Is the local social- list candidate for mayor, declared that the socialist party is the only organization that can give the peo- pie clean governmeint. He pointed to the administration of Mayor Me- Levy in Bridgeport as an ex- ample.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
BACHELOR DINNER
 FOR CROOM-T0-BE

Arthur Ciarlone was the guest of honor at a bachelor party held last night. Mir. Ciarlone, who is to be married to Miss Madeline White was the recipient of a purse.
 Those present were Rolan Gu Anthony Ciarlone. George White, Domenic Restivo, Rocco Pettinicco. John Del Ronno, Pe- ter Dzubay, Michaer Esposito, John Rasco, Joseph Moschella, Mi chael Manfredi, Salvador Longo, Paul Carissimi, Domenic Lacer- enza, Joseph La Porta, Louis Ci- arlone, Carl Rosa, Ralph Miner- vino, Thomas Speers, Edward Sut- ton, Edward Conway, Guido Car pentier, Rudolph Mazzalupo, An drew Ciarlone, Robert Arcardi, Clarence Bahber. J. Del Pietro, Leo Borcher, George Ciarlone and Fred Gardner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
ERA INSTRUCTOR
 NAMED FOR CAMP
Milton W0oding of Plants vile Given Post at
 ThOmastOn CCC Unit

Thomaston, Aug. 24-Wednes- day evening Chaplain Honeywell came to camp and showed films on rubber production in Java and travel in Vermont.
 Thursday and Friday, pr. Hoff- man, contract dentist, examined the teeth of all the enrollees, and did the necessary dental work. Milton Wooding of Plantsville, graduate of Middlebury College, has been appointed ERA lnstruc- tor. He will teach classes in geo. logy, astronomy, general science and history.
 A complete check-up has been made on the swimming ability of the enrollees and an effort is be- ing made to teach all non-swim- mers how to swim. Mr. Bissell, Educational Advisor, and MT. Zan- de, ERA Instructor, have devoted themselves to this work for the past week and report that the be- ginners are making good progress
 175 Forestry, Camp, and Trail signs have been completed by the men in the Sign Shop and are be- ing delivered to the camps in the Eastern eco District.
 In preparation for an increase in the handicraft classes, which have been very popular throughout the summer months, additional tools and materials have been secured. It is planned to add metal work to the program, which has so far in- cluded leather work and wood work.
 Dr. McComas, camp surgeon, will be at Camp Hook in Danbury for e short period, substituting for Dr. Cierni, surgeon of the latter camp, who Is on leave. Dr. Pa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26

1. A block dance and entertainment will be one of the highlights of the week in the Brooklyn section. It Will take place tomorrow night at 3 o'clock on John Street with Harry Brinkman and the EZRA Caval- eade orchestra.
 |, Among the featured artists to appear with the band are oJhnny Redican, tenor; Tommy Collelal, vocalist, Jimmy Sasso, vocalist, Joe Sanchelli, trombone soloist and Bernie Pasquerillo, bass fiddler. Brooklyn's own talent will be called upon during the progress of the evening. The master of cere- monies will be William J. Derwin of the park department through whose efforts the band has been se- cured.
 The committee arranging the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26

Unusual, Profitable Opportun. lties offered daily on the Democrat Classified Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
TERCENTENARY EVENTS Cities and Towns of State in Friendly Rivalry to Show Pride in Connecticut's 3O0th Birthday Celebration.

den family at the Selden homestead.
 Hartford. August 31-Tuesday, September 2)--Water cricus and pageant by the Shrine at the Oasis club, East Hartford. Montville-Second day of Brush Arbor Festival; formal ex- .ercises at s:So p. m.. with ad- dresses by Herbert W. Hicks, lay pastor, Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, and Ernest D. Rog. CTS.
 New Historical tour over the "Perambulation Line" at 3:3o p. m.
 Norwalk-Exhibit of pottery by the Silvermine Guild of Artists.
 Winsted-Water carnival in- cluding water sports and sail- boat. race at Highland Lake, sponsored by the Y. M. c. A. Sunday. September 1: Cole. brook-Tercentenary service at Colebrook Congregational church, with address by Dr. William M. Lewis, president of Lafayette College.
 Collinsville. (September 1-Tues- day, October 15)-Exhibit of edge tools, axes and machettes, at the Collins company. Goshen. (September 1 and Mon- day. September 2-Exhibit of books, pictures and maps re- lating to the history of Gosh. on, also pottery, clocks, small arms and irons and tongs, fur niture, etc., as manufactured by old-time Goshen mills, blacksmith shops and carriage shop: exhibit of spinning, can- dle running, and the making Of hand-shewn shingles; ex. hibtt of women's fashions from 1 to 3 D. m., these ex. hibits held at the Goshen fair In cooperation with the Gosh en Agricultural society. Hartford. August 26-Saturday. September 21)-Exhibit of the works of Connecticut authors and of histories of Connecticut men and women at the State Library.
 Lisbon. (September 1-Thursday. September 31-Pilgrim Gar. dens open to visitors. New Canaan-Historical speech. es on the lawn of the library in the afternoon, followed by musical program under the di. rection of William o'Shaugh- messy.
 Waterbury-Dedication of the Italian home at Settlers Vil- lage, Chase Park, at 2 D. m, Wethersfield. (September i.Oc. tober 15)-Exhibit by the Wethersfield Historical society in the Thomas Welles school. open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 9 to 4 D. m. and the first and third We'd nesday evenings in the month from 7:S0 to 9:30 p. m. Through Sept. 2: Deep River, ex. hibit of processes of piano manufacturing, Pratt-Read & Co.
 Through Sept. 5: Deep River. concert at Pratt-Read & Co.,, of ancient and modern instru- ments, every Tuesday and Friday evening.
 Through Sept. IA: Exhibit of books and documents con. nected with history of Con. necticut and Trinity college, in library of college. Hartford. Through Sept. 80: Groton. witt Mystic and Noank. showing of historical sites. museums. Through Oct. i: Exhibit of re. plices and illustrations of co- lonial life by school children of "Three River Towns" old State House. Hartford. Through Oct. 13: Waterbury. Settlers Village" with exhibit of towns industries. Oct. IS: Exhibition oi colonial furniture, Morgan Me. morial. Hartford.
 Middletown, Middlesex county exhibit, 196 Court street, Tues days and Fridays.
 Greenwich, Lyon homestead 1870. open Tuesdays and Fri
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
FIREMEN RESPOND
 TO FOUR ALARMS

Bremen responded to four alarms during the weekend, three Saturday and one yesterday.
 Yesterdays call was for rub Dish fire on the premises of the Hall produce company, on Com. merciai street. and was received at 4:46. Bremen were out of their stations little more than 10 min utes.
 Saturdays alarms included one each for brush fire, rubbish fire and automobile fire.
 While party was enjoying tea at Blue Anchor, England. pigeon alighted on a table, laid an egg and departed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
Tues.iny, August 27: Deep Riv-

TueSu0y, August Z7: Deep XIV CT, concert devoted to playing of an. original old chest of viols with song interpolations, at the Pratt, Read auditorium at S:45 p. m.
 Durham-Pythian day; exhibi- tion of china.
 Groton (with Noank and Mys- tic)--All Groton celebration day at Poquonnock Bridge with track meet and bicycle race from 10:00 a. m. to 12 m.; old fashioned basket pie nic from 12 m., to, ? D. m.; Judging of home products ex- hibition from p. m. to ?. m.; baseball game from p. m. to 6 D. m.; pageant, "The March of Time" by the school children at Fort Hill at 7:30 D. m.
 New Canaan. August 27 and Thursday, August 29)-His- torical tour starting from the Historical society o o m s, around the route of the "Drummond Visitation Jour- ney," from 3 to 6 p. m. Norwalk-Concert by the Krein. CT quartet at S:30 p. m., a presentation of the Silvermine Guild of Artists.
 Winsted-Flower show, sponsor ed by the Laurel City Horti- cultural society, at the town building.
 Wednesday, August 2S: Dur ham, All club fair; exhibi- ton of glass, and country dance in the evening. Mansfield Center-Reunion of the Storrs family at the Con- gregational church; box lunch. Winsted. August 2S and Thurs day, August 20)-Moving pic- lures taken fin 1921 when ses- qui-centennial was celebrated ut the Strand theater, also fea. ture picture. Thursday, August 20: Canaan (and Falls Viilage)-Parade at ?. m. and community party including band concert, episodes and cafeteria supper; costume ball at z D. m. on the playgrounds, with old and modern dances; skits and stunts presented on platform constructed for the purpose; community singing. Durham--Presentation of a pag- cant "The Grange" and an ex- hibit of portraits.
 Shelton-Presentation of a pag- cant.
 Friday, August 30: Deep Riv- er--Concert, program of old English madrigals, at the Pratt, Read auditorium, at S:45 p. m.
 Durham-Country supper, sing ing school and spelling bee; exhibition of old likenesses. Montville-"Brush Arbor Fes- tival" Survival of the ancient Corn Festival) at the Mo. began church; meals served at noon. afternoon and evening. Winsted-Tour of historical sites, ending at Wallens Hill and followed by OAR program and community picnic; Astride FJelde recital in the evening. Through Aug. Sf: Mystic, show Ing Of models, maps, etc.. Ma rine museum. Thursdays and Saturdays. Stonington. exhib. 1t of portraits and memora- bilia. at Light House.
 Waterbury. exhibit of por- traits of famous citizens, work of early craftsmen.
 Old Lyme. exhibit of painting and sculpture at Art Gallery. Saturday, August S1: Colebrook. (August 31 and Sunday, Sep tember 1)-Old home day; historic tours of manufactur- ing sites and>exhibition of old articles of local manufacture. Durham-Final programme. cele- brating the 236th anniversary of the founding of Durham; costume dance in the evening. Guilford--Griswold family re. union.
 Hadlyme-Reunion of. the sel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
SOCIALIST LEADER
 FAVORS SESSION
Mayor McLevy of Bridge port Urges Relief for
 Municipalities

Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge- port, speaking yesterday afternoon at an outing of the socialist party in Lithuanian park, called upon Governor Wilbur l.. Cross to call a special session of the legislature to provide relief for municipalities. The executive committee of the party, in short business session,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26

days. New Haven, exhibit of prints, silver, and paintings. Gal lery of Fine Arts, Yale. Through Oct. 31: Hartford. exhibit at old State House. sponsored by Society of Descendants of Hartford, of charts, maps. mod els of antiquities. old town hall. Through Nov. i: Wilton exhibit of old buildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-26
NEW CEMETERY FOR
 BUNKER HILL ROAD

Waterbury is soon to have an- other cemetery. Incorporation pa- pers have been filed with the secre- tary of state by the Forest Hills Memorial Park Inc, of this city which plans to open a 75-acre cem- etery on Bunker Hill road. John B. Macken is president of the con- cern and the incorporators are MT. Macken, Mary Lois Macken,, Thom- as Payne and Florence M. Purdy. The stock of the concern has a par value of $5.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
Fire Department
 Called Last Mite
 By Red Hot Stove

The Fire Department was called out last evening about ten o'clock to answer an al- arm in the lumber storage building of Henry Burgh's in the rear of the Nevada.
 The alarm was telephoned into the station.
 When the fire team arrived at the scene they found that Red" Earle had lighted a hot fire in the stove there and the reflection of the red hot stove and pipe had given the impression that the interior was afire. He was cautioned against such procedure and the stove was allowed to cool down, without any damage having been done.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
$. 5. North Star
 Arrive At Nome
 Northern Section

The Office of Indian Affairs vessel North Star, Captain Frank Whitlam, arrived at Nome about 9::30 o'clock this morning from northern points where the boat has been load ing reindeer. Stormy wealth CT conditions prevented light ering in the north, causing the delay in the vessel arriv- ing at Nome.
 Reported to be taking pass age aboard the vessel for the states are MT. and Mrs. Luth CT Dubar and family, MT. and Mrs. Ed Nelson and family.
 Freight and passengers were taken aboard the vessel this afternoon by the Nome Coast Guard boat and the yes sel is to sail tonight, it was reported.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02

The discharging of freight from the s. s. NorthWind un- der charter to the Arctic Transport Co. commenced at dawn today. The vessel has been delayed at Nome a full week by stormy weather.
 Considerable freight is yet to be discharged before. the vessel can sail for the South.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02

(By The Associated Press) Mississippi St. 13, Army ' Notre Dame IS, Ohio St. 1; Duquesne 7,Carnegie Tech. Brown 0, Harvard 33. Navy 0, Princeton 26. Dartmouth IA, Yale 6 Columbia ', Cornell ' Pitt 0, Fordham 0 Penn State 3, Syracuse ' Pennsylvania 6, Michigan t
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
Rally Day Program Be Presented Feder- ated Church Sunday

The boys and girls and the young people of the Federal ed Church Sunday School in- Vite their parents and friends to a varied Rally Day pro- gram. Sunday Nov. 3, at II A. M.
 The nursery department will give a demonstration of their "Friendship Hour. The Beginners-an exercise of for Rally Day.. Primary 1 exercise We're Coming Ral- ly Day.. Primary II Acrost- ic Rally Day" Primary III dialogue "The Notion Box. " The Beginners and Primary two group songs We're Hap py Little People" and "Rally Day..
 The young people of the Senior Department will illu- strate by song and story some of the work that it carried on in this department. This gives promise of being one of the happiest hours of the school year. Remember, you and yours are invited.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
Classified Adv. Dept.

Found-Lady's purse left in my car while parked. Owner may have same by paying for this adv, If she can explain to my wife how the purse got there I'll pay for the adver- tisement myself. Phone 1765 F246J.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
LOCAL NEWS

The funeral was held this afternoon of the infant daugh ter of MT. and Mrs. Johnny Waima. Rev. Norman McCay officiated at the funeral ser vices. The baby's name was Emma Amarock Waima.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02

The flight of the Pacific Al aska AirWays Electra plane was cancelled today due to ad verse weather conditions, the local office reported.
 The plane will come tomor row if weather permits.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02

An eight pound baby boy was born to MT. and Mrs. Fred Yenney yesterday morn ing at the Maynard Columbus Hospital. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
Federated Church NORMAN McCAY, Pastor

II am. Rally Day program by the members of the Sun day School. See announce ment and invitation else where in this issue.
 TAO P. M.-Worship.
 Sermon: "The Unfolding Life of the Child". A message in keeping with Rally Day.
 All who will are most cor dially invited to worship.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
Catholic Church

The newcomers are most welcome to our Sunday services which are held at and 10 am. and at 7:3O pm.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-11-02
Football Scores

(By The Associated Press)