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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
DEMOCRATS NAME
 LOCAL DELEGATE
J. Robinson Heads State Group for Milwaukee
 Convention

Delegates to the national con- vention of Young Democrats, to be held at Milwaukee August 23 and 24 were named last night at a meeting of the executive commit tee in Bridgeport. Representing Waterbury at the session were John Robinson, state president of the organization, Attorney Car mine Cipriano and Gabriel Price.
 The delegation from Connecticut will be headed by MT. Robinson and will include Attorney Vincent w. Dennis of Hartford, national committee member; Mrs. Esther Fricke of Middletown, also a mem- Der of the national committee; Miss Edna Purtell of Hartford; ; Attorney Robert Bowling of Meri- den; Mrs. Grace Manning of New London; Senator F. w. Hogan of Torrintgon, Miss Ruth Holcomb of West Hartford and Dr. John Satti of New London.
 Alternates are Miss Ruth Grad dock of New Haven, Miss Mary Creehan of New Have; John Bailey of Hartford; Attorney Thomas .Dodd of West Haven; Frank Odlum of Hartford; Mrs Mary Conlon of Bristol. Three more | alternates are to be selected. The local delegation will have three votes at the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
Fire Destroys Shack
 Used As Club House

Fire which destroyed a young sters' clubhouse shack near the Woodrow Wilson school at 9:30 last night led many Waterburians tot believe that a serious blaze was in progress as flames from the burning shack shot skyward and could be seen for considerable distance. Bremen answered two alarms for the blaze, one coming from the box at Howard and Vol colt streets, the other from the box at Oak and Rose streets. The build ing was located on property of the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 A few minutes earlier, firemen answered a cal for a fire at John ny's market, South Main and Meadow streets, where an over heated refrigerator motor caught fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

characterized his many accomplish ments in the past decade.
 Lived in old Farmhouse
 He found scant resources at his command upon arriving in Warren vile. He had a large farm, it is true, but much of it was undevel- oped or run down while the ram bling old farmhouse was in a state of disrepair with some of the floors even unsafe 60 walk upon. First he set to work to make the building habitable with the help of parish toners.
 Then he partitioned portion of it off into chapel where he has con- ducted services for the past dozen years. Much of this work was ac- complished by his own hands. The chapel has a seating capacity of about 125.
 The inhabitants are mostly men and women who live by the sweat of their brow" Oftimes their con- tributions to the church have been products of the farm - chickens, geese, a pig, vegetables and fruits but none the less most welcome. Then it was that Father Dunn con- ceived the plan of organizing a community store with members of his parish as shareholders. The store has ben conducted now for several years and with pronounced success. In addition much of the woodland o nthe parish farm was cleared, the wood finding a ready market in this city and other sur rounding towns.
 Organized Band
 Then as time went on and the little parish grew come other ac- tivities-the organizing of band, which has given concerts and min strel shows with Father Dunn as director. The question of obtaining instruments was a sticker for time as few of the members could afford to buy them, but the dyna- mic young priest secured them somehow, just as he seems to be able to overcome all other obsta- cles.
 The money obtained from the concerts was the beginning of the fund for the new church building which is fast nearing completion and vii be dedicated in the fall. There are other sources of revenue. but mostly they are the result of Father Dunn's own labor. He has conducted roadside stand to help raise money. Harmed 1t" in much the same manner as his own par ishioners. keeping a herd of IS .e ~l ,A a-ls uA .tt animals. ....
 Church At Last
 Yet he has managed somehow to find timc fo keep up with an of these earlier aetivities and super
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

Special to The Hartford Times)
 Willimantic = His tanned fea- lures give evidence of many hours spent in the open, toiling under the hot sun in field and garden; his hands are as rough as any laborer's S but there is twinkle in his eye as the Rev. William J. Dunn, pastor of St. Philips Roman Catholic mission church in Warrenville, views the crowning glory of his many achieve ments since he came 12 years ago to the little farming community nestled in the hills of Holland coun- ty. t
 This is the rapid completion of a new church edifice, butt largely of field stone, most easily obtainable and least costly in Warrenviile.
 It was in 1928 that the bishop of the Hartford diocese realizing the need for mission in the isolated section which also embraces a por- tion of Windham county, purchased the farm in Warrenville for use as a parish headquarters. Father Dunn was sent there to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of de- veloping this territory into a self supporting parrish.
 Abandoning promising career as a priest in the larger cities. he sallied forth like a modern crusad- CT to be confronted with what would appear to more timid soul as the most barren of prospects, Nothing daunted, Father Dunn set 10 work with a vigor that has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

Yet he has managed somehow to find time fo kcnn up with an of these earlier activities and super
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

Several hundred persons who af- fixed their signatures to the petit tions of the independent democrat, independent republican, socialist and communist party petitions and whose names are on the primary lists of the regular democratic and republican organizations face pos sibIe removal from the same, it was learned to-day. Registrars of Vot- CTS Michael Slavin and Albert Fall Ter were engaged to-day checking the names of the petitions of the four minor parties with the g. o. D.. and democratic primary lists.
 At the same time Attorney Vim cent Scul1y of the corporation counseps office was studying the statutes to see if removal is de- manded under the state election laws.
 A decision on the matter is ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13

The boys will leave from local headquarters for New Haven at 6:45 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Those approved are as follows: Robert L. Petro, A Christopher GrudZienski, Edward Gelbogis, Lawrence D. Rossi, Edward R. Lubak, Andrew R. Lubesky, James P. Donnelly, Ralph Miscavage, Mi- chael Jaruk, Leroy Tripp, John P. Baltrush, Francis. Perugini
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
Farmer-Pr riest Aids
 In Building Church
Father Dunn, Former Curate Here, Dons Working
 Clothes to Build Own Edifice-Attracts Attention

A former Waterbury priest, Rev. William J. Dunn, pastor of St. Phillips Roman Catho. lie mission church in War; renvilIe, has been widely publicizcd for his outstanding success in building '.his own charch." He is actually work ing as a laborcr in erecting the new edifice, toiling for hours in carrying heavy stones to be included in the founda- tiOn and walls. He has met with outstanding success in organizing his parish, man. aging his farm, herd of cat tie and operating a roadside fruit and vegetable stand.
 Father Dunn on his Ordi- nation about twenty years ago received his first assignment. He was named assistant pastor of St. Francis Xavier's church of this city.
 Through the courtesy of the, Hartford Times The Democrat reprints with Times photos, the story that has interested thousands of Cath. Olics as well as non- Catholics throughout Connecticut. The story follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
GERMAN SOCIETY
 TO HOLD OUTING

The Recreation League of st Cecilia's church will hold theii annual picnic and outing next Sum- day at Lake Quassapaug.i A varied program of acquatic and land sports will be offered by the com mittee in charge.
 Many out-of-town guests and sev- eral city political figures will be on hand as guests. The attendants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-13
|CCC APPLICATIONS PASSED BY AGENT

Thirteen applications for enlist ment in the eco were approved by the state selecting agent to-day 1t was announced at Lincoln House.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
District Group
Enjoys Annual
Holiday Party

Christmas was celebrated Mon
day afternoon at the assessor
collectors office, Imperial Irriga-
ton District.
After hours the group assembled
in the office where a beautifully
decorated tree, laden with pres
entS for everyone attracted all
attention. The table was covered
with a cloth decorated with red
and white Christmas emblems, tall
red tapers lighting the plates of
home made cookies and the coffee
service.
Al Kellogg acted as Santa Claus,
presenting everyone with gifts, Miss
Winnie Barry, assessor collector, re-
ceiving a handsome fitted dress
ing case as the gift Of the office
staff.
Members of the staff, their fam
lilies and friends were present.
MessrS and MeSdameS 5. Badger,
S. Christensen, George Whitlock,
A. E. Kellogg, Charles Jobes, A,
Macmillan; Mesdames Edna Chris
jefferson, Ruby Bartel, Julia E.
Andrews, Myrtle Miles, Grace Dix
on; the Misses Barry, Alta Water
man, Evelyn Young, Ethel Carroll,
Verna Ericsson, Mary Kate Smith;
Messrs Albert Mennipg, Gerald
Dermody and Joe Ericsson, and the
following children: June Miles,
Catherine Miller, Mary Dixon,
Merlin Miles, Frank Dixon, John
Waterman, and Albert Kellogg, Jr.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Bridge Club Has
Christmas Party

Monday evening bridge club MEM
bers observed Christmas when they
we're guests that night of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Zurcher, 462 Holt ave-
nue..
Colorful Yulel lie decorations, in
Guiding a handsome lighted tree,
were used by Mrs. Zurcher for the
house and for the dining table.
After the pot luck dinner con-
tract was played, high scores being
won by Mrs. Zurcher and Mr.. Hen
dry; second by Mrs. Tondro and
Mr.. Richmond, and third by Mrs
Bryan and Mr.. Ferris.
Christmas presents were eXchang-
ed during the evening, everyone re-
ceiving an interesting gift.
Mrs. Leta Mae Bryan and E. P
Pennebaker we're guests of the
club, the members present includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Hendry, Mr.
and Mrs w. A. Tondro, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Frank Richmond Mr.. and Mrs
E. w. Ferris and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Auxiliary Unit
Busy With Many
Welfare Plans

Community service and welfare
work, particularly for Christmas,
occupied the meeting Monday of
Boyce Aten unit, American Legion
Auxiliary, held at the Veterans
hall.
Auxiliary Juniors have contri-
buted their share towards these
activities: they have made and fill
ed nut cups to be given Christmas
day to the veterans in the Saw
telle hospital.
In addition they have had toy
repair shop and have. mended and
renovate a good supply of toys
which will be distributed by the
P.T.A.
The Seniors have arranged to
supply necessities and gifts for six
families of veterans in this city for
whom Christmas would otherwise
be desolate day.
Final reading of the changes in
constitution and bylaws took place
last night, the changes being vot-
ed upon favorably.
After the business meeting the
members adjourned to the home Of
Margaret Freedlund, 822 Euclid,
where they enjoyed refreshments,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24

jolly Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa
Claus were on hand Monday night
to welcome the county employees and
their families at their first Christ
mas party, the group meeting in
Veterans hall for one of the gayest
of the Yuletide celebrations.
A glittering Christmas tree, many,
many gifts, gay wreathes of green
pepper sprays tied with perky red
crepe paper bows and decorated
with silver bells decorated the hall.
Hugh T. Osborne made a joyial
st. Nicholas while Mrs. Rudolph
FrowisS was an ideal Mrs. Santa
Claus, making their guests feel at
home Immediately.
Carroll Campbells orchestra sup
piled the music for dancing and a
number of special numbers we're in
PRODUCED to create informality. For
one dance partners were found by
matching tiny bells attached to red
or green squares, each square bear
ing a number.
Special entertainment features
included two dance numbers by
Geneva Abel of this city, accom-
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Luncheon Honors
Marjorie Meyer

Mrs. Chester Irving entertained
Monday with a smart luncheon
complimenting Miss Marjorie Mey-
err whose marriage to Frederick
Powers Heald will be an event OF
Saturday.
The party was held at the home
of Mrs Marie Land, COB Park
Avenue. Pastel colors were feat
ured in the table appointments,
covers being laid for the Misses
Marjorie Meyer, Marjorie Moore,
Betty nSouthworth, Virginia Fin
ney, Betty DuSold, Elizabeth Brom-
ley and the hostess.
Miss Meyer has chosen her Sis
ter, Miss Jean Meyer, as her mdlo
of honor, the bridesmaids being
the Misses Marjorie Moore, Vlr-
ginia Finney, Elizabeth Meyer,
and Peggy Homer of Ventura. "A
cousin of the bride will be flower
girl. -,
David Bassett of Palo Alto Will
be best man, the ushers being
Frank Wilby, Melvin Wildly, Park
man Moore and Bill Rosenberger
of Whittier.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24

COUNTY EMPLOYEES SPONSOR
REAL YULETIDE CELEBRATION

panied by Duke Westover of Cali
patria who also played group of
accordion solos.
Samuel G. Paul of Riverside was
heard in vocal solos, accompanied
by Carroll Campbell and the sur
prise feature of the evening came
when a quartet sang Holy Night, "
the quartet being composed Of Mr..
Paul, Ray Johnson, DR.. Warren F..
Fox and Clarence Hinderks, Mr.
Hinderks playing the piano accom-
paniment.
Santa Claus, with pointers from
Mrs. Claus, delivered gifts to all
present and made original and
amusing remarks to each as he dis
tributed them. Light refreshments
we're served.
Irene Mattox was chairman of the
committee, composed of Mrs.
Dozier S. Dawson, Clarence Hin
derks, John Kepley and assisted by
various offices in the court house
ard many of the county employees.
The party was so enjoyed by the
employees and their guests that all
who attended are hoping it will be-
come an annual event.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Henry Sutherland
StrOlls Thru HOLLYWOOD

possible to go a block without be-
ing seized by the lapel and told
what great things the movies are
doing for Shakespeare, and vice
versa.
Attacks of this kind catch you
off guard at first, and lead to bad
bulls.
Movies going for Shakespeare
you chime in. That's great. The
boys a real All American -
Cop a Sneak
1t takes some time for the idea
that the Bard has really become a
Hollywood ball of fire to register.
When it does you learn to- mutter
some such phrase as: "Ah yes:
Return of the intimate theater
:. :" and cop a quiet sneak UP
the nearest alley.
Epidemic is currently cutting its
widest swath at M-GM, rearing
back to toss off Romeo and
Juliet"
A sure enough Shakespeare au-
thority, Prof William Strunk OF
Cornell university, is on the side
lines to tell them how to do 1t, and
the lot is crawling with phrases
like POUNDS" and "Od'S Bod
kins."
George Cukor, director, is on fire
about Romeo" and swears he'll
do the play as it hasn't been done
since Shakespeare's time. VIM, he
vows, was a scenario sharp, and
not playwright at ALL
Chummy Scenes
1t seems that when Shakespeare
was producing personally the "a
scenes of "Rcmeo" were run off
continuously with no intermissions
between acts. The audience brought
it's lunch, usually consisting Of
bread and summer sausage. Half
the people sat on the stage.
Under this arrangement the
actors had no need to baWl their
lines over the footlights, the audi
ence hearing ordinary converse
tional tones just as you hear them
in a modern talking picture.
Shakespeare's audiences also had
the advantage of being able to ex-
press disapproval of any actor
physically. When a player you
didn't like passed your seat you
could reach out and fetch him on
the embonpoint with a length of
sausage or your sword.
Nearly everybody had sword,
it seems, and if they didn't they
could buy one fer about two bits.
All of the other Shakespearian
detail will be there. They'll shoot
the full "a scenes, and you can
bring your sausage and loaf of
bread.
Surprisingly, John the great low
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Presbyterian
Church School
Clues Program,

Presbyterian Sunday school stu
dents conducted their annual
Christmas program last night in
the church, the room being appro-
priately decorated for this observ-
ance.
A white Christmas was held,
eahc class presenting its gifts for
the needy. An ensemble, Mrs. E.
N. D. Hatch, violinist; DR.. E. o.
Carter, cornetist, and Mrs. Edgar
j. Hargrave, pianist, opened the
program with group of musical
numbers. -.--. -. - -s
After presentation of the gifts
the primary and beginners depart
ments gave their program of songs
and recitations, following which
Mrs. Raymond G. Reeder was
heard in a vocal solo.
The program numbers by the
junior and intermediate depart
mentS were given next, two i'm
pressive tableaux, one of the shep-
herds and one of the wise men,
closing the program.
Santa Claus appeared and each
child received a Christmas box CT
candy from him.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Stag Club Dance
FestiUe Event OF
Monday Evening

Stag club members were hosts at
a delightful Christmas party last
night, the first Of the many sched-
uled this week for younger set
members.
The affair was held in the Ten
Thousand club where beautiful
decorations in red and green
made an effective background Tor
the pretty dresses worn by the
girls. Red and green spotlights
played on the dancers the greater
part of the evening adding to the
gaiety of the setting.
DR.. and Mrs. Warren F. Fox, Mr..
and Mrs j. H. Edgar and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Kenyon assisted the
hosts in receiving their guests,
large group of the high school and
college set being present for the
affair.
During the evening refreshing
fruit punch was served.
The dance was program affair
and four extra dances were IN
Guided as special numbers.
Hosts were: James SouthWorth,
Warden McPherrin, Hall Longacre,
Bob Thacker, Lee Edgar, Kenneth
Kenyon, Heath Hovey, Leonard
Carey, Bob Fox, John Du Bols,
Kenneth BcNles, Don Brock, 9th
neil Horne, Jack Morgan, Paul
Marsh, Warren Rhodes, Dan Judd,
GAYLE Baker.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
BAKER MUSIC STUDENTS IN
CHRISTMAS RECITAL MONDAY

johnson and Vernon Baker. A bea-
utifully decorated Christmas tree
contributed to the festive appear
ance of the studio.
Each number, instead of being
announced, was preceded by a short
descriptive scene or act, thus intro
ducing the number to follow.
Students participating were:
Barbara Robertson, Dorothy Hunt,
Edith Small, Evelyn Keltz, Mar
garet Small, Mary Lou Griffin,
Mary, Alice Trey, Helen Moore,
Stella Mae Johnson, Wilma Graves
Margaret Peddicord, Mildred and
Jack Morgan, Jean Maitland, Grace
Thompson, Jimmie Schofield, Der
win Alexander, Dorothy Keesee,
Willie May Heating, Pat Bucklin,
Wilma and Eunice Hubbs, john
ME Van Eman, Gayle Baker.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24

Students Of Hazel Baker, teach
er of piano, were presented in
their annual recital Monday at the
studio, 665 He'll Avenue, having a
Christmas party afterwards. Moth
ers of the performers were special
guests.
The program was unique and
charming, being presented in play
form. Edith Small told story of
a small boy and girl, determined
to stay up all night, but who never
theless fell asleep and in their
dreams heard strange music and
saw strange happenings.
Each youngster brought a gift
and these were distributed by
Santa Claus as we'll as the gifts
and treat by Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Bak-
er was assisted by Stella Mae
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24

err will not play the rCie of Romeo,
which he does so well off-Stage.
The title goes to Howard.
John, however will make a mean
Mercutio, who was SO good, accord
ing to Prof. Strunk, that even
Shakespeare had to kill him to
keep him from stealing the show.
Mercutio is the town playboy of
Verona, a place in Italy, who gets
himself stabbed by one Thibalt,
Basil Rathbone), when he pinch
hits for Romeo in a duel, after
Romeo dogs it because he is
cousin of his sweetie, Juliet.
Norma Shearer will play Juliet,
and according to your correspond
ent Norma is better than Shakes
peare.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
West Receives
Gift From Staff

A new pair of glasses is what
Dan West, county assessor col
lector needs, in the opinion of his
office force. Inis morning the
staff placed a handsome new pen
and ink desk set on his desk in
plain sight, their Christmas present
to him.
While they waited patiently for
West to discover his present he
opened his mail, read letters, inter-
viewed visitors until almost noon
when he discovered the new ad-
dition to his desk. Needless to say,
he was delighted with the gift and
the staff was relieved that it had
finally been observed.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Church Services
For Christmas

Christmas services have been
planned by several of the city's
churches in observance of this
great church celebration.
Midnight service will be con-
Quoted at 11:30 o'clock Christmas.
eve at st. Paul's Episcopal church.
Holy communion will be cele-.
brated at st. Pauls at 8 o'clock
Christmas morning and in the aft
ernoon special service for the.
children will be conducted. Z
Ell Centre Lutheran church is
also conducting services, beginning
with the Sunday school program
Christmas Eve at Ills o'clock. A
special service will be held Christ,
mas day at 10:45 am. >
ST. Mary's Catholic church will
celebrate high mass at 6 am, and
low masses at and 10 am. There
will be no midnight service.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Welfare section, I, Ray Edgar
home.
Christian EndeavOr, $3.50, Pres
byterian church.
Midnight service, 1870, st. Paul's.
Christmas program, 7:15, Luther
an church.
Dance, Veterans hall.
LOOT. No. 397, 8, 532 Main.
TOMORROW
Holy Mass, 6, 3. 10, st. Mary's
Catholic church.
Christmas service, 10:45, Luther
an church.
Communion, 8, st. PauPs.
Elks party, 10, Ell Centre, Holt
vile.
Dance, Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Detention Home VIII
Haze Party Tonight

Children of tho county detention
home at Imperial will be the guests
tonight of the Welfare section,
Junior Ten Thousand club, men,
bers of which will take presents,
candy and fruit to the home Tor
a Christmas party. Ell Centre
Rotary club has given the Christ
mas tree.
Section members will meet to-
night at 7 o'clock at the home of
Roberta Edgar and go from there
to the home.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Family Reunion
AT Giles Home

Members of the H. B. Giles fam
lily enjoyed a reunion Sunday in
San Diego, coming from all parts
of Southern California for the &C.
casion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Correll
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hanna of Ell
Centro were present and also Mr.
and Mrs. Vaughn Wood and fam
lily of Huntington Park; Mr.. and
Mrs. L. W. Giles and family of
Spring Valley, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Faivre. Places were mark
ed for % members of the family
at dinner. The family has resid-
ed in Imperial Valley and has a
number of friends here.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1935-12-24
Washington Residents
Visit Relatives Here

DR.. and Mrs. w. G. Lowdermilk
were in FL Centre yesterday en-
route to Pasadena and visited Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Lowdermilk of
this city. They were accompanied
by DR., Lowdermilk's secretary, M.
Donnelly.
The two men are brothers and
DR.. Lowdermilk is vice chief of
the soil conservation service, de-
partment of agriculture, stationed
at Washington, d. c. He is a grad
uate Of Oxford university and is
an expert on the problems of soil
erosion