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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
Waterburian Chosen
 For %. O. F. Honors
Decoration of Chvalry for R. C. Frink-Hghest Ofi-
 cials to Attend Ceremonies E. ThOms to Talk

The decoration of chiyalry in the order of Odd Fellows, one of the highest honors possibly attainable, will be conferred upon Lieutennant Randall c. Frink, of Waterbury, grand warden of the grand lodge of Connecticut. I.O.O.F., and Major Ralph E. Scribner of Willtmanttc and Lieutenant George Green Of Bridgeport, at impressive ceremo- nies tomorrow evening at o'clock in Odd Fellows hall under the auspices of Noshogan lodge of this city.
 Address by Thoms
 Ex-Mayor William E. Thoms will deliver the address of welcome, being a member of the order.
 In the absence of the depart ment commander, Colonel J. Will liam Johnson of Naugatuck, who is now convalescing in St Mary's hospital from the effects of an op- eration, Lieut-Col Walter B. Klein of Torrington will confer the de- gree, assistel by the following staff: Capt Edwin R. Anderson, adjutant; Capt Harry C.. owens, aid; Capt J. William Gardner, shaplain: Capt F. c. Montrose, headquarters guard: captain in charge of canton, Major Floyd E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
Youth, l6, Charged With Support

' A 16-year.old boy, grinning in friendly fashion at the judge was in city court to-day to ans- T wer to charge of non-sup. mort. Yes, hc told tho judge,
 Ee was married all right, des- T,ite tho fact that he was wearing what appeared to De < his first pair of long pants.
 He couldn't support his wife, the lad said, because he didn't have q job. No one would be-
 Heyc his story that he was l Ii narricd, he went on.
 Judge John +. McGrath Or- lycrcd an investigation by the z r.fobntiOn officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
FEDERAL AGENTS
 CAPTURE STILL

Federal men today sought the owners and operators of Q 1000 gallon still which was found when a barn on the Old Silver Cowles place in Woodbury was raided. No one was near when the still, of new design, was seized by the agents, who were unassisted by state or local authorities.
 The property on which tho barn was located is owned uy Henry Helmerich of Woodbury, who told the federal agents that he had rented the barn to several men for a paint mixing plant.
 The internal revenue men turn ed over large quantity of coke which was found at the barn to First Selectman c. F. Martin, for distribution in relief work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
COUNTERFEIT BILLS

New York, March 1--UP)--- Counterfeiters are infating curren- .cy here at an alarming rate. Uni. ted States Attorney Martin Conboy today estimated the secret service haul of bogus bills averaged $20OO q day. A recent months roundup of worthless money reached $eO.00O he said. He urged stiff penalties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
MEETING TONIGHT

There will be a special meeting of the Holy Name Society tf SS. Peter and Paul parish ip the base- ment of the church tonight at 8 o'clock. Plans for the coming year win be outlined and all members are requested 10 put in their ap- pearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
POWER WORKERS
 HAVE RETURNED

Fl Paso, Tex, March 1-(UP)- Return to work of 150 striking power workers gave 100000 resi- dents of the Rio Grande Valley all their modern conveniences today after 12 hours discomfort.
 A truce was arranged after Gov. Clyde Tingley of New Mexico threatened to use troops to re- open the Aio Grande plant, north of here across the state border.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
OUTBREAKS INDOOR !. CIRCUS ON TONIGHT

Plumbers, clowns, dancers. acro- bats and hill billy band will fea- ture the indoor circus to be pre- scented tonight at the parish home of the First Lutheran church on Grove street, under the auspices of the Luther league. Miss Emma Hellmann will present a rhythm dance as a special feature. There will also be a sideshow under the direction of Miss Wilhelmina Lit fin. John Stavnitzky will act as Tlngfnaster for the circus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
CHURCH SOCIETIES
 SPONSORING PARTIES

A radio show and card party sponsored by the combined parish societies of the Church of St John of the Cross will be held at Mid dlebury town hall tonight. An at tractive program has been ar- ranged for the large crowd which is expected.
 Among the featured radio enter tainers will the Melodeers girls trio directed by James Cunning ham which has been heard often over WATR. The Melodeers are Chris Calvin, Betty Hanlon and Norma Sandulli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
gDEPREsSIONs, DROUGHTS
 ARE CHARTED

< Harrisburg, Pa.--tUP)--A chart aon yearly precipitation averages
 prepared by George s. Bliss. Phil
 adelphias meteorologist, for a Pennsylvania State Economic Plan. ming board report, disclosed that
 each period of marked lack of
 rainfall coincided with perior Of economic depression,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
WOLCOTT'S BRAVEST
 ENTERTAIN TONIGHT

A large crowd is expected at the floor show and dance to be held tonight at Lakeside Tavern under the sponsorship of the Wolcott Volunteer Fire department. Many well known local entertainers will take part in the floor show, fhich will feature vosalists, musicians and dancers.
 The proceeds of the performance will be used to buy new equip ment for the fire department, which has proven itself to be so vale uable an addition to the commit nity.
 Railways of Japan have an uu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
SUMMARY CLAIMS
 REPORT ACCEPTED
Data, TOtaIing $49,3z9 Against Mig Firm Sanc-
 toned By Court

Judge Arthur r. Els ordered the report accepted on 4he S0mmary claims, totaliHg 49.32S.O4. against the Beardsley & Wolcott Mfg Go at a hearing in superior court to- day. Presented by Attorney Rich ard T. Bronson of Bronson, Lewis & Bronson, for the civil receiver, James R. Sheldon, the report states the claims are those of pred- itors against the Waterville com pany that is now In the hands of federal court trustees.
 Mr Bronson told the court that the claims have been granted by the U. s. district court before whom the company is now operating, and Mir Sheldon was the receiver prior to the federal court, the summary claims report should be submitted to the superior court here.
 Decision was reserved by Judge Els on the motion asking the set- ting aside of the $2,50O verdict tn favor of Mrs Lucy Wortel against John Jeniolinas and others, follow ing arguments of counsel in court today. Mrs Wortel was awarded the sum for permanent injuries she suffered when she fell into a hatchway in front of the defend- ants tavern on Bank street. Attor- reys Herman J. Weisman and Att torney E. Monagan presented the motion asking 1t be set aside. Att torney Michael V. Blansfield ar- sv,,od that <ha vapdfnt et, <sV,lA afa,,A
 Judge Ellis reserved decision on the application of the receiver for the Merchants Trust Co asking that 1t be given permission to lease two stores In the Merchants Trust Co building on Bank street, following hearing here today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
LARGE PANTHER HUNG SELF

Kerrvilie, Tex = lU.P.) - A large panther which had been hanged was found by fence riders on the Jesse Lockhnrt ranch in the fIackberry-vance section of cast. efn fcdwnrAs county The aniDip'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01

No Report To-day
 Despite the pleas of Mayor Frank Hayes of Waterbury that the finance committee report one way or another on the bill of Sen- ator George T. Culhane granting a rebate on interest and lien fees to tax delinquents if paid by October i. 1885, the committee failed to re- port in the bill to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
ALI PARTY GUESTS OVER 75

Aurora, Ore-(UP)--A party was given here recently at which all the guests were 75. or over. One feature of the program was a duet sung by two of the guests, one of whom was 82.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
Deficiency Item

Deficiency Item
 A hearing on the Culhane bill granting the City of Waterbury a two year moratorium in setting up deficiency items in the annual bud- get Is to get hearing before the finance committee next Tuesday. One moratorium has already been granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01

Railways of Japan have an un- gstel rrr'1 nf frr.T!it hreir arr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-01
COMPENSATION IS
 UP IN THE SENATE

kcontinued from Page 1.) sioner Lynch Is now making form al demand upon the state.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY
FORUM

Rev. d. P. Young, speaking on
"Africa in its Relation to the Amer
lean Negro" at Forum, at its meet
ing Sunday at Phyllis Wheatley,
addressed a roomful of interested
citizens. The speaker had a full
command of his subject, and was
able to show this in answers to
many questions asked by his
audience. Reminding US of the
Forums of gone years, president
Chivers was able to keep discus
sions within the calm limitations of
today's organization. Group sing
ing was unusually hearty, and
news items of the journalist were
current and of value. Next meet
ing December 10, Miss Rachel
James, chairman, promises an
equally stirring program.
The public is urged to visit these
meetings at four p. m.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
STERLING CLUB HONORS COL
LEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL PLAYERS AT
BANQUET

Saturday night, November 80,
was Dwight Reed, Jr. Night" at
the Sterling Club. The football
stars present were Bob Marshall,
Ellsworth Harpole, and Dwight
Reed, Jr., of the University of Min
nesota; Bob Gardner of Manchester
College; Don Underwood of Mime
apolis Central High School; Drex
Pugh of Washington High School.
Mr.. Playford Reed, who coached
Dwight Reed, Bob Gardner, and
Drex Pugh at Washington High
school, and Mr.. Ed L. Shave of the
st. Paul Daily News were at the
Speakers table. The tables were
set for seventy guests. A trio of
lads from st. James A. NJ. E.
Church sang two selections, and
excellent short talks were made by
all of the guests of the club. All
OF the privileges of the club were
offered and the party went on and
on far into the night. Bert Baston,
end coach at Minnesota ''U," wired
his regrets, and Bill Smalls was un-
able to attend also. Mr.. Lounneer
Pemberton, chairman of the enter
tainment committee, acted as mas
ter of ceremonies.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
CAMEO SOCIAL CLUB TO GIVE
CHARITY BALL

The Halle @. Brown Community
House will be the scene of the
CHARITY BALL to be given Fri
day, December Is, by the Cameo
Social Club and Steichen Food
Market. Music for this occasion
will be played by Lord Byron
Doty's Orchestra, and dancing will
be from ten until 60. The entire
proceeds will go to buy food and
clothing for INDECENT children for
Christmas. This effort deserves
your support and admission is only
25c. Miss /. Myrtle Garden of the
Halle Q. Brown Community House
is cooperating, as is Lord Byron
Doty and his orchestra, and the st.
Paul Recorder. Two years ago the
Cameo Club instigated an affair
of this kind and it was a grand
success; make it a grander success
this time by lending your support.
If it is impossible for you to attend,
purchase ticket anyway from one
of the committee. This is in keep
ing with the Christmas spirit. Let
tiers are being sent this week to the
following clubs asking for their
endorsement and attendance: Ster-
ling, Forty, Adelphai, Sterling
Auxiliary, Urban League Auxiliary,
Modernettes, Majestics, Twentieth
Century, Credjafawn, D. Y. w.
Y. K, Easy Aces, Matinee Matrons,
Twin City Maids and Matrons, Bid
Rite, Entire Nous, Kappas, Alphas,
Omegas, and A. K. A.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Young st. Paul
Organized In
Social Work

The st. Paul Community Civic
Club held it's meeting Monday, De-
cember 2, at the Pioneer Hall, 572
Rondo Street, at s p. m, at which
time officers were elected. Among
those who attended were: Walter
Coins, Albert Preston, Boyd Pat
rick, Ersldne Smith, Walter Hodg-
ers, Fred Ashby, Arthur Allen, and
others. Names and positions OF
officers elected: Arthur Allen, pres
ident; Walter Coins, secretary; Al
bert Preston, assistant secretary;
Fred Ashby, treasurer.
cess. ALI who attended displayed
great degree of enthusiasm and
interest in getting further along
and increasing the membership of
this organization. AS was stated
before in this paper, the purpose of
this organization is to promote
better economic condition for the
people of this community in gen.
eral. We are sure that every citi-
zen in this town will be interested
in a permanent organization of this
sort. In time to come this club
will furnish to its members and
others of the community, economic
security, enjoyment, achievements,
and recognition.
We are still soliciting all civic
minded and aggressive young men,
also older men who wish to take
part with US. Meet with US Mon
day evening, December 9, at 8 p. m,
at Pioneer Hall, 572 Rondo ST., st.
Paul.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Facts About the Telephone

''Moshimoshi" Is the Japanese
equivalent for Hello"
Forty-four per cent Of the worlds
telephones are now dial instruments.
The average number Of shares held
by American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company stockholders "a
twenty-eight.
Long distance telephone service
has been inaugurated In China be-
tween Lanchow and Ningshsia City,
the provincial capitals Of Kansu and
Ningshsia.
An average Of sixteen or more
telephone calls a month is made by
every person In the United States,
as compared with one q month for
the inhabitants Of the rest OF the
world.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
THANKS

Como Temple Daughters of
Elks' Juvenile class wishes to thank
those who helped to make their
Silver Tea and Popularity contest
success. This affair closed De-
cember 1 at Pioneer Hall. Winner
of the first prize, wrist watch,
was Earl Salazar, with $11.20;
second, a typewriter, Henry Ander-
son, $500; third, a typewriter,
Donald Titus, $500; fourth, a
boudoir set, Bliss Latimer, $3.05.
Received $3O.55 from the contest.
Election of officers at the next
meeting, December 8. Mrs. Mary
Lee Parks, Sr. Mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Wooten, Jr. Mother.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Minneapolis Eks
Hold Election

Ames Lodge, No. LOG, held an
election at its meeting at the Elks
Rest, Monday night, December 2,
at which the following officers were
chosen: Geo. w. Hall, exalted
ruler; Joe Ware, treasurer; H. j.
Lewis, esteemed leading knight;
George Washington, esteemed loyal
knight; Virgil Powell, esteemed
lecturing knight; Penn Williams,
esquire; Theodore Woodland, inner
guard; William Kemp, tiler; E. L.
Boyd and j. w. Pate, trustees.
Mr.. Hall, new head of Ames,
comes to the high office with many
years of service and experience in
the order. His connection dates
back ten years. For five years he
served on the board of trustees,
three years as it's chairman. He
succeeds ]. w. Pate as exalted
ruler. Joe Ware succeeds Tom
Galbreath in the office of treas
urer. Each of the other officers
have long years of membership to
their credit. E. L. Boyd, one of
the new trustees, has for a num-
Der of years held the office of Dis
trict Deputy for Minnesota.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY OFFERS
PROGRAM

The Boys Council of Phyllis
Wheatley House is offering TO the
public a three-star program for
entertainment. The first event to
be given will take place Friday,
Dec. Is. Because of the proverbial
superstitious character of that
date, two mystery plays are to be
given by the Boys Drama club.
Judging from the names of the
plays, "Spooky Cabin" and
Haunted House." and the mys-
ferrous manner in which rehearsals
are conducted, the audience is due
for an evening of thrills. The audi
forum is being fitted with new
doors which will open automatical-
ly, enabling those persons, fright
ened by the action, to leave the
place without doing any damage.
A dance will follow the perform
ance.
On Monday, Dec. %, two basket
ball games will be played. One
will find the Southside Lancers,7
with the Rays and the Hughes
starring, pitted against Wheatley's=
Illicits. Halle @. Brown will fur
nish the opposition to Wheatley'ss
Cardinals that night. A dance will
also be held that night.
For one of the first big events
of the New Year, an amateur con-
test, a la Noble Sissle, will take
place, Friday, January 10, 1886.
These features cost 15c per per-
son, but a season ticket is offered,
permitting the purchaser to at
tend all three of the events for
the small sum of 30c, or a saving
of sc per event. A contest is being
waged among the individual clubs
to see which can sell the most
tickets. A unique thermometer in
the foyer of Wheatley indicates
which club is in the lead.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
DEATH FOLLOWS INJURY

The death Of Harvey Hicks, 35,
at the Ancker hospital, November
20, brings to light a story sad as
it is unusual.
For the past two years Hicks
was employed at the Northern
Pacific office building, st. Paul. He
lived with his wife, Lydia, on the
second floor of SCI st. Anthony
Avenue. On the evening of Novem-
Der %, he came home allegedly
under the influence of liquor and
is said to have fallen from the top
to the bottom of the stairs, sustain
ing serious injuries. AS told to this
paper, neighbors sought to carry
him to his rooms upstairs, where,
it is said, his wife refused to adj
NIT him. Remaining in the hallway
all night until the police finding
him the following morning, had
him removed to the Ancker hos
pital, where he died the same day.
His funeral was held Thursday, De-
cember 5, from the Neal Funeral
Home in st. Paul. AS far as can
be ascertained, Hicks has no Iv-
ing relatives, other than his wife.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
GIVES SOCIAL

The Progressive quartette, a
musical organization composed of
young women, gave a social We'd
nesday, December 4, at the home
of its leader, Mrs. bessie Gresham,
2O18 Fifth Ave. So. A large num-
Der of guests enjoyed the fun and
disposed of the bountiful refresh
ments.
Music furnished the chief en-
joyment of the evenings program,
but the distribution of prizes was
a close second.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Sick I'm East

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Abbey, Ala
E. 25th ST., parents of the famous
musician, Leon Abbey, received
word recently of his illness in Bonn
bay, India.
Leon and his company have been
for years popular continental con-
cert entertainers whose successes
have often been chronicled in the
Negro press Of the nation.
Leon, never physically robust,
has found the climate of India very
trying. Many friends here hope
for his complete and early recov-
cry.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Woman Attempts
Suicide, Drinks
Deadly Poison

Miss Muriel Smith, 1926 Rondo
St., attempted to end her life We'd
nesday night by drinking lysol.
Rushed to the hospital by police
her life was probably saved by hos
pital doctors.
1t was stated by her brother that
her action was the result Of a
sweetheart's quarrel.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Dean and johnson
Return to Stage

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson
known to the theatrical world for
many years as ''Dean and John
son." left for New York this week
on the last leg of a comeback, to
which effort the former thespians
have given the last few strenuous
Twenty years ago, Dean and
Johnson were known the world over
years. r. :ia
and were among the most popular
stage entertainers. The "cake
walk" which they introduced was
widely copied, and, though un-
known to the modern theatre
goers, this act was, in its day, a
most unusual and catchy innova-
ton.
Dean and Johnson retired from
active contact with the stage
years ago, but the vicissitudes Of
life, which few escape, made re-
turn to the stage essential. For
the past several years, this couple,
both beyond the three score age,
have been preparing for the come
back. In their home town and
vicinity, they have been astound-
ing patrons of high class enter
tainment with their versatility in
the presentation of the themes Of
an earlier day. Now, on their way
to New York to again seek en-
trance to the mimic world of for
mer stage triumphs, they carry
with them sincerest wishes for sue
cess from all their friends from
home and a host of friends through
out the world.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
Bethesda Pastor
Celebrates Year
I'm Kansas Church

Word received from Kansas City,
Kansas, describes in glowing terms
the exercises of the list anniver-
sary and the first anniversary Of
the Rev. !. II. Fisher, who went
from the Bethesda Baptist church,
Minneapolis, to accept the pastor
ate of the First Baptist church of
Kansas City, Kansas.
Rev. Fisher preached the ami
versary of the church - his own
anniversary sermon was given by
DR.. d. A. Holmes of Kansas City,
Mo. A reception for Rev. and
Mrs. Fisher was held in the church
parlors Monday evening.
The First Baptist church is the
mother of the Baptist churches of
Kansas. She numbers among her
constituents many Of the most
capable men and women of the
city. Rev. Fisher has added 200
members in his years service, and
has had participation in many
civic and social activities of the
community. He conducted for a
week, and for the first time by a
colored minister, the Family Hour
over a Kansas radio station. Mrs.
Helen Fisher, wife of the pastor,
recognized in Minneapolis as
among its most important women,
continues in Kansas City the same
helpfulness to her husband and the
community.
Great numbers crowded the
church at each of the anniversary
services. Among those actively en-
gagged in this series of memorable
gatherings were: DR.. S. D. Scruggs,
Jr., deacon and Sunday school SUI
perintendent; DR.. VIM. Blunt, mem
Der of the legislature and trustee
of the church, and Miss Virginia
Gerrin, a public school teacher, and
large committee Of equally well
known men and women.
Minneapolis friends of Rev. and
Mrs. I. H. Fisher join with the
people of Kansas City in sincerest
congratulations for the past years
successes.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06

Estelle Luckee, Mrs. L. Luckee, Mr..
S. j. Johnson, rs cents; smaller
donations were received from:
White Front Grocery, Mrs. l..
James, Mrs. Mathew johnson, Mrs.
]. w. Milton, Mrs. L. Stanton, Miss
Annice Bagnell, Donald Charleston,
]. E. Johnson, Mrs. R. M. Brown,
Mrs. v. L. Bosley, and Mr.. Z.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-06
$500 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
DAILY IN BUS DEPOT

On an average day, information
clerks in the Union Bus Depot in
Chicago answer $500 telephoned
questions regarding rates, sched-
ules, routes, tours, etc. These Ques'
tons Of the bus-traveling public are
handled by specially trained girls
seated at an eightposition order
table recently Installed by the nli-
nois Bell Telephone Company.