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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
INSTRUCTOR GIVES INTERESTING TALK
Louis Laun of Leaven= worth High Selects
 "SpOrtsmanship"

Louis Laun, athletic instructor at Leavenworth High school, gave an Interesting and instructive talk on "Sportsmanship" to the members of the Leavenworth Hi-Y at their regular weekly meeting last night in the Central YMCA. The speaker compared old and new ideas of laws, governing sportsmanship and gave many interesting experiences of his as illustrations. Members of the club were particularly interest ed in the reading of former Con- necticut state sportsmanship code and in comparison made by the speaker between it and the present code. Several of the Leavenworth Hi-Y club members are varsity players on the Leavenworth High school basketball team. They were in accord with everything MT Laun said.
 At the close of the speakers ad- dress a short regular meeting was held, with Charles Piola president presiding. After a report of var ious committee chairman plans were made for the First Annual Spring Radio Dance" to be given by this club on May, in the YMCA gym.
 This affair is to be an entirely new idea in dances given at the Y. The committee appointed for this social event is: John Churson, Nicholas Croco, Frank Capone. and George Darlington. John Malone advisor of this Y club was present at the meeting and gave his help full advice on the business taken up. Other clubs members who at- tended are: Edward Cranoski, Rob- ert Dobrick, Anthony Gedraitis, Michael Krasownosky, John Koz- lowski, Anthony Mattolini, N Os- trowsky, Joseph Padula, Wallace Rovinson, Edward Welch, Stanley ZimiNSky -4.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

studies Tuesday, March 26, attend. ing classes each day except Satur. day and Sunday which he will spend at the parish in Bridgeport
 He attended school here at St Ann's. From there he enrolled al St Joseph's College in Montleutier Canada, after which he went to st Bernard's Seminary in Rochester N Y. and since his ordination studied at Catholic summer schools in New York City and St Louis.
 Ordained in 1881
 He was ordained on May 30, 1881, in St Joseph's Cathedral, Hartford, by the late Bishop John J. Milan and in June of that year received his first appointment, to St Anthony's in Bridgeport.
 Father Doucette organized the first Catholic Nomen's study club under auspices of the Council of Catholic Women, under direction of the Rev Thomas B. Gloster pastor of the Church of the As sumption. The groups under his di- rection have grown from one to nine and have a total mem bershfp of more than 100.
 A forceful and inspiring orator, Father Doucette has taken the lead in many issues of Catholic action and was especially outstanding in his denunciation of the anti-reli- gious acts of the revolutionary government in Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
'FOREMEN'S CLUB
 ARRANGING SHOW
IYMCA Cooperating in Pre-
 senting Feature, "The House of Magic"

Oliver Ajer, research engineer of the Generak Electric Co.,, will direct the House of Magic" pre- sentation in Buckingham hall on March 29 and 30. Sponsored by the Industrial Foremen's club, this show demonstrates in an enter taining manner the marvellous ad- Yances of scientific research in re- gent years.
 This years program is entirely different from the similar presen- tation given last year as "Adven- lures in Science. Among the most novel features is a small train, called Casey Jones" which re- spends to human voice.
 The House of Magic" is not an exhibit where people walk around and look at pieces of electrical equipment, but a series of demon strations performed and explained by representative of the Gen. eral Electric company.
 The proceeds of the shaw are to be donated to the YMCA by the Industrial Foremen's club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
ITALY PROTESTS
 ABYSSMIANS

Rome, March 20.-(UP)-Italy has protested to Abyssinia, as the result of new frontier incident in- volving natives and Italian colon- ists, 1t was announced officially to- day. Italy reserved the right to ask indemnity.
 The protest to the government at Addis Ababa followed reported raid by an unidentified party upon the camp of natives and Italian subjects near Agable, south of the Uebi Scebeli river. > One hundred camels were taken by the raiders, the Italian govern ment said.
 The Italo-native party rushed in pursuit of the raiders. but the chase was abandoned to prevent further incidents after the raiders had gained refuge in territory con- trolled by Abyssinian troops. the protest added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
P T. A. Protests Childrens Suppertime Radio Program
High School Notes

'Il Digiuno E To Vita" a play let, was presented yesterday Ly members of the Crosby Italian Club in the assembly hall. Miss Josephine Menotti, faculty advisor directed arrangements for the play Included in the cast were Connie Capabianco, Joseph Diliberts, An toinette DiPietro, William Pace and V. Romano.
 Anthony Mecca, accordionist, and M. Longo, pianist, N. Longo, trum- pet player, and V. Romano, violin ist, were featured on the musical program. OffGers of the club are president, Joseph Diliberta: vice. president, V. Romano; treasurer, Connie Capobianco; secretary, An toinette DiPietro.
 The Wilby Girls Rifle Club will meet tonight for practice in the state armory under the direction of Lieutenant George Scott and Henry Kaliss. Practice will begin at 6:3O o'clock.
 Plans for the senior spring re- ception to be held at the Elton Friday evening were discussed at a meeting of the ways and means committee yesterday at Wilby. Principal Joseph P. Kennedy pre- sided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
REV J. B. M'CWlN
 LENTEN SPEAKER

This evening at the Chruch of the Immaculate Conception, Rev. J. B. McGwin, o. F., of Provi- dence College, will continue his weekly series of lenten sermons. Few priests, who have visited Wa terbury in recent years, have cre- ated a more favorable impression than Father Melvin. Since his opening sermon, an eloquent mas terpiece, the attendance at the services has increased to capacity proportions. From present in- dications the Wednesday evening devotions this season will be the best attended in the recent history of the church.
 Father McGwin has made many local friends and admirers since his initial appearance two weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
MEASLES REGISTER DECREASE IN STATE

Waterbury is listed as having 33 cases of measles in the weekly bull letin of the state department of health published today. There are SIS cases of the disease throughout the state, a decrease over the num- Der for last week. New Haven leads the state with 2S3; Berlin, 19; Bristol, IA; Enfield, 62; Hartford, 71; West Hartford, 21; Thomaston, IA; Chester, 15; Clinton. 15; Mid dletown, 37; Branford, IF; East Haven, 17; Guilford, 23; Hebron. 12; Stafford Springs, 40; Willing ton. II: Scotland, 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

number of loans made by Wa terbury banks to finance these property investments.
 The following is a list of the various committees which have been appointed:
 Honorary chairman: Hon. Frank Hayes, mayor.
 Execu tive committee: Charles J. Allen, chairman; Frank J. Green, Charles B. Jackson, J. Francis Smith, C. Dana Tyack.
 General committee: John E. Bulgcr, Terence F. CarmOdy, Alfred Hart, C. F. HOllistcr, John R. Hughes, David B. Meth, Joseph Sugenheimer.
 Bankers committee: Austin l.. Adams, Fletcher Judson, Frederick G. Mason. Edwin s. Northrop, Lewis S. Reed, H. s. Seeley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
Former Local Priest
 IoStudy Social Work
Rev Lawrence J. Doucette, Graduate of St Anns
 School Selected By Bishop McAuliffe

Rev Lawrence J. Doucette, son of William c. Doucette of 444 South Main street and assistant at the Church of St Anthony Iof Pa- dua in Bridgeport, has been select ed by the Most Rev Maurice F. Me- Auliffe, bishop of Hartford. to at tend two year course in social study at the New York School of Social Work.
 Father Doucette's application has been accepted by the admissions committee and he will begin his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
YOUNGSTERS WRECK
 WINDOWS IN SCHOOL


 Five boys had their fun" in terrupted yesterday when they were placed under arrest by Lieuts Matthew Balanda and William Pol lard of the detective bureau and turned over to the custody of Miss Kathleen Crowley. The lads, all under 16, had been shooting air rifles at Walsh school windows and broke several panes of glass.
 The two detectives confiscated the guns when they arrested the boys. The cases of the quintet will be disposed of in city courts juvenile branch.
 James Sullivan and Rody Walsh. The toastWaster will be Edward Fitzgerald, president of the spon- soring organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

Attorney John B. Greco will dis cuss "F'ascism, Pro and Con" at the lobby forum at the Central YMCA tomorrow night at S:15 o'clock. This will be the fourth forum on "POlitical Patterns" Pre- viOus topics have been Socialism" Communism" and "The New Deal."
 Raymond J. Tanning, city editor of the Waterbury American will preside at tomorrow nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
STATE GATHERING
 OF INSURANCE MEN

Approximately 75 managers and assistant managers of the Metro politan Life Insurance company from all districts of the state met yesterday at The Elton for a luncheon and business discussion. Those attending from Waterbury included D. F. Buckley. manager of the local office. William Nolan, John Wilkinson, William Higgins and Harry Musco
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

Early preparations for the event were made at meeting of the so- ciety, held in the basement of the church last night.
 Members of the organization 1t is expected will be host to every man of the parish whom they hope to have present upon the occasion. The group will attend mass in a body at o'clock and the break fast will take place immediately following in the parish hall.
 The committee appointed to complete arrangements 'for the breakfast includes: Barney Burns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, March z0--CUP)-Weather forecast: Massachusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy and somewhat colder to- night and Thursday. Occasional rain.
 Connecticut = Cloudy and some what colder tonight Thursday oc- casional rains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
|CUN SHOT UPSEI
 BROOKLYN SECTION
Police Fail to Obtain SaI isfactOry ExpIana-
 ton of Incident

A mysterious gun shot in Brook lyn at 9:45 last night was stu uns explained today, as police c0ntin- ued an investigation. The shot was believed to have been fired from the third floor rear veranda of building at Bank and South Leonard streets, but Patrolman Henry Boylan, who reported the incident at headquarters, was ufl- able to find the person who had fired or the reason for the shot.
 Among the several who reported the shot were Mrs Mary Alyta, who said that she saw the flash of tue bullets explosion from her South Leonard street home. Questioning of the occupants of the floor where the bullet was believed to have been fired brought no results.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

Publicity committee: Wm. T. Harrington, Raymond J. Tanning, William J. Slator.
 Labor committees: John Bo- gart, James Campbell, Edward ConlOn, James Y. Corrigan, James P. Donahue, Philip Du- phiney, Charles Hennion, James Mccarthy, Thomas C. Quinn, Marshall Temple.
 General building contrac- tors: F.. J. Daly, David Dem- bcr, Patrick Grace, Julius Kipp, Ed ward MalOney, Thomas F. Moran, F. J. Van- asse, Fred Wilson.
 Supplies and materials: Ben- jamin Chatfield, F. d m n d Smith. Ralph J. Tremaglio, P. IT. GribbOn, Charl les Brooks, Louis SciglianO, Ralph DaVinO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

Secretary Frank J. Green of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, announced today the appointment of rcpresen- tative committees to carry on the spring campaign of the federal housing administra- tiOn. Under the plan of the federal housing administration property owners may finance Improvements to their prop erty at low cost, with no down payment and in monthly in. stallments suited to their in. come. This campaign has already been under way in Waterbury for some time and is progressing very satisfac. tOrily. There has been excel- lent cooperation between the local contractors and the Wa. tcrbury banks, and as a result there have been a substantial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20
FATHER BOWLING
 TO GIVE ADDRESS
Holy Cross College Profess sOr to Be Guest of Holy
 Name Society

Rev Richard J. Bowling, S. J., of the faculty of Holy Cross college will deliver the principal aHS"oss of the day at the initial commun- ion breakfast of St Thomas l1oly Name society on Palm Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-20

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
DIR. HOLMES HERE
FOR FIVE. SUNDAYS
Butler Professor Win Be
Heard in National City
Christian Church.

DIR. Arthur Holmes, head Of the de-
partment and professor of the psy-
chology and philosophy Of religion,
Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind,
will preach at the National City
Christian Church for the next five
Sundays, beginning tomorrow. in the
absence Of the minister, DR.. Raphael
H. Miller, who is attending conven-
tions in England.
DR.. Holmes is an author. He has
had pastorates in Philadelphia and
Ann Arbor, Mich; he has been q pro-
fessor at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, vice president of Pennsylvania
State College and president Of Drake
University, Des Moines, Iowa. He is
member Of Theta II, Sigma Xxi and
Phi Kappa Phi.
He announced the following sermon
topics: August 4, Gods Craving
Tools: August II, Seeing and Be-
lieving"; August Is. Certain Success"
and August IS. Religion"
Miss Cathreen Carrico, soprano, will
be guest soloist. singing Come Unto
Him." from the Messiah" by Handel,
and Lyman McCrary. organist will
assist.
The Women's Council meets Tues
day at II am. at the social hall. Mrs.
H. e. Burton. president, will preside.
A group of young girls will be pre-
sented in a missionary play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS"
is TOPIC OF SERMON

Rev Vernon N Ridgely, pastor of
Calvary M. z. Church, will preach
Sunday morning on Lights and
sounds" Louis M. Potter. organisi
and director of music. and Mrs Louis
M. Potter, soprano soloist, will have
charge of the music.
The minister and his wife will begin
their vacation Wednesday in Eagles
Mere, Pa, and Ocean Grove, N. j.
The following ministers will preach
during the absence of the pastor
August II, Rev. Philip c. Edwards,
Washington Grove, Md; August 1s
and 25; DR.. Hugh L. Dryden; Sep
TENDER !, DR.. Chesteen Smith.
There will be no Sunday evening
services until September 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
REV. |. NJ. ATKINSON
is GUEST PASTOR
Will Have Charge Of Morning
and Evening Services at
Petworth M. E.

The services at the Petworth M. z
Church tomorrow will be in charge
Of Rev. Lowell M. Atkinson. who will
preach morning and evening. At
1880 pm. the young people will assist,
taking complete charge of the first
half hour and conducting a song
service in which every one will take
part. Marion Koerner will preside,
Richard Trey will give the address,
Miriam Prescott will lead in prayer
and Kenneth PRESCOTT will read the
Scripture, The sermon will conclude
the service.
At IL am. Ards Atkinson will have
charge of the musical program, with
a male quartet presenting a special
number. Truston Cannon will be
the soloist.
Rev. Robert Louis Wood. pastor Of
the church, left this week for Noun
tain Lake Park. Md. where he will
spend his vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
GREENSBORO PASTOR
WILL BE HEARD HERE
National Baptist Memorial Pulpit
to Be Occupied by DR..
J, CLYDE Turner.

The pulpit of the National Baptist
Memorial Church will be occupied to-
morrow morning and evening by DR.
j. Clyde Turner, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Greensboro, N. C.
The guest preachers for the re-
mainder of the Summer will be as
follows: August II, DR.. Robert T.
Craig Of Jersey City, N. j.; August
10, DR.. j. Clyde Turner; August IS,
DR.. Calvin B. Waller of Little Rock,
Ark. and September l and 8, DR..
Daniel H. Clare of North Adams,
Mass.
The Woman's Society will meet at
IL am. Wednesday. The midweek
service will be held Thursday eve
ming at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
COL. WE. JENKINS
GUEST SPEAKER
Salvation Army Leader to
Preach at Mount Vernon
Place Church.

DR.. w. Angie Smith, pastor of
Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church
South. is spending the Summer in
Colorado. During his absence guest
preachers will conduct the services.
Tomorrow morning and evening the
visiting preacher is Col. w. F. Jenkins
of New York City. father of Mrs.
Purcell Storey, pastors assistant of
Mount Vernon Church. At the morn
ing service he will preach on 1.-THE
Supremacy of Love" and in the eve
ming on THE Heart Of the Gospel"
Col Jenkins has long been one of the
outstanding leaders of the Salvation
Army in America.
Special music has been planned for
Sunday. Miss Ruth Storey. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Purcell Storey and
the contralto soloist and church Sec
rotary at the First Methodist Church
of Houston, Tex, will sing at both
services. The evening service will be
preceded by 15-minute organ recital.
Prayer meeting will be held Thurs
day at pm, conducted by Purcell
Storey
Throughout August the vested
choir is taking a months vacation A
choir program for the Fall season is
being planned by R. Deane Shure
director of music, who will enlarge
considerably the personnel of the
choir.
The governing body of the church
will meet in the church Wednesday
evening.
Guest preachers for the remaining
Sundays in August will be announced
at later date. 1t is expected DR.. E.
c. Few of Raleigh, N. c., one of the
outstanding ministers of Carolina, will
preach at both services August IL.
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SERMON TOMORROW
BY DR.. BRASKAMP
Temple Heights 0pen.Air Services
Under Direction of Masonic
Grand Lodge Chaplain.

Rev. DR.. Bernard Braskamp, pastor
of Gunton-T Temple Memorial Presby-
terrain Church, will deliver the address
at the open-air religious services at
Temple Heights tomorrow at 4 o'clock
The services will be under the direc-
ton Of DR.. John C. Palmer, chaplain
of the Grand Lodge of Masons, and
music, under the direction of ]. Walter
Humphrey, will be provided by Mrs
Marie c. Deal, soprano soloist, &C
companied by Mrs. Elsie Harvey
Weaver.
The special guests will be members
of the following Blue lodges, accom-
panDd by their families: Federal, Po-
tomac. Theodore Roosevelt, Cathedral,
together with members Of the follow
ing Eastern Star chapters with their
families: Cathedral. Federal and
MiZpah.
These open-air services are held
each Sunday at O'Clock and the
public Is welcome.
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REV. M. C. BRITAIN
SPEAKS TOMORROW
DR.. z. B. Jackson of Harrison
burg to Be Among Guest Preach.
ers at First Baptist.

open Opportunities" and "The
New Testament Church" will he the
morning and evening themes of Rev.
Miner c. Britain, assistant nastor.
at the First Baptist Church tomorrow.
Guest preachers during the month
win be DR.. e. B. Jackson Of Harrison
burg, Va, August IL, and DR. John
A. Dawson. GAINESVILLE, Tenn. Au-
gust Is. The assistant pastor will
occupy the pulpit on the first and
last Sundays Of the month. The
3. Y. p. U. topic tomorrow will be
How to Take Part in the Fellow
ship and the Work Of the Church. /"
with members of the Metropolitan
and West Washington Unions as
guests.
The devotional services on Thurs
DAY evenings during the month. led
by Mr.. Britain, except on August IS
when he will be In Ridgecrest. N. c.,
at the meeting Of the FOREIGN Mis-
sion Board conference, will be studies
on some Of the Messianic portions of
the Old Testament.
The B. Y. P. U. and the Young
mems Bible class will 60 on a picnic
next Friday to Calverton, Va. at the
home Of Arlie Johnson's parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
WOMAN MINISTER PLANS
TO SPEAK IN DC. CHURCH
Rev. Louise S. Ely Is One of
Few Ordained by Con-
gregationalists,

Rev. Louise S. Eby, one Of the few
woman ordained ministers in the Con-
gregational denomination. will preach
in Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church tomorrow morning She will
speak on The Present-Day Task of
Religious Liberalism" This Is the
sixth in series of II union Summer
services in which All Souls Unitarian.
Universalist National Memorial, and
the Mount Pleasant Congregational
Churches are cooperating.
DR.. Eby is an alumnus Of Mount
Holyoke College, a graduate, magma
cum laude, Of Union Theological Semi
nary, and received the degree of doc
tor of philosophy from the University
of Edinburgh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-08-03
Christian Endeavor

The intermediate Christian En-.
deavor Union will convene Friday
night at the Rhode Island Avenue
M. P. Church. Plans for the Fall will
be made. DR.. Darrell Grain, jr., will
be guest speaker
Senior Endeavorers of the George
town Presbyterian Church are con-
Quoting their meeting tomorrow at the
Friendship House. Lydia Burkin
head social worker of the institution,
will address the group on her work.
A worship and conservation service
Is under the leadership of Julia
GemmellWill.
A vesper service is planned for $50
pm. tomorrow at the Sixteenth Street
Reservoir by the senior society of the
Luther Place Memorial Church.
Friends and Endeavorers from other
groups are invited.
Evening services at the United
Brethren Church are being conducted
by the two young peoples groups in
the church during the Summer
months. Tomorrow evening the in
termediate society will take complete
charge. A rousing songfest will follow
the worship hour.
At a recent election the following
officers were chosen to supervise the
work for the ensuing year of the Sc
nior society Of the Keller Memorial
Lutheran Church. President. GUY
Rinker; vice president, Fred Taylor
secretary, Dorothy Willard; treasurer
Preston Stang, and financial secre-
tary, Dorothy Kidwell
Members of the young peoples
groups at the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church are scheduled to 20
to the National Girls Training School
tomorrow and take care of a service
there. Mark Smith, a student min
lister, is to bring the principal message.
Wallace Memorial PRESBYTERIAN
Church will be represented at the
Sunday school service at the GOSPEL
Mission tomorrow afternoon by sew
eral Of its Endeavorers, led by Ruth
Howe of the intermediate society.
Endeavorers at Columbia Heights
are planning lawn fete August 16
In the rear Of their church.
First Brethren Senior Society will
be led in its regular weekly prayer
meeting tomorrow evening by Karl
CARING of Long Beach. Calf. After
the service the group will attend the
evening church hour in body.
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REV. c. B. AUSTIN HOLDS
COMMUNION TOMORROW
Pastor of West Washington Bap-
fist Church Will oficiate at
Morning Service.

Rev. c. B. Austin, pastor of the
West Washington Baptist Church will
preside at the communion service
Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Deacon 2. c. Hodges will conduct
the midweek service Thursday eve
ming.
Guest preachers for the Summer
are: August II and 10, Rev. Paul B.
Wellington, pastor of the First Bap-
fist Church. Hagerstown, Md; Aug
ust IS. Rev. ]. Raymond Schmidt,
editor and lecturer, of this city: Sep
TENDER /, Rev. William r. Flanagan.
pastor Of the Onancock Baptist
Church, Onancock. Va. and former
pastor of this church
The midweek services during August
will be under the direction of Deacon
z. w. Ladson. The following leaders
will conduct the services: August 8,
z. c. Hodges, ST.; August IS, e. w.
Ladson; August %, r. L. Haycock;
August 20, c. E. Moore.