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The Washington times., 1936-04-08
Broker S Estate Sued
For S21,OOO Love Balm

SALEM, Mass, April 8 G.N.S0
Sixty-year-old Mary E. WEIGH to-
day filed a posthumous breach OF
promise suit against the estate Of
the late Edward Francis Little,
former Newburyport bank presi-
dent. Miss WEIGH asked $21, 600
alleging Little failed to keep a
promise to marry her. The banker
left his $50, 900 estate to his daugh'
ter, Agnes.
The Washington times., 1936-04-08

NEVER at disadvantage, never
~ breaks engagements, never de-
clines dances (unless she wants toy
and her spirits never seem to droop.
A smart woman does not suffer
needless pain certain days of every
month. She has heard of Midol, tried
it, and proved to her satisfaction and
joy that Midol does relieve periodic
pain and discomfort.
Must you favor yourself, and save
yourself, certain days of every month?
Midol might give you back those
days you have had to be so careful.
You can get Midol in a trim little
aluminium case at any drug store. 1t
isn't a narcotic, so why not try it9
The Washington times., 1936-04-08
Going to Conference

CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, April
s-The following persons will rep
resent jefferson county at the
wildlife conference in Charleston,
w. Va, on Friday: Henry M. sgd
nor, D. Shirley Nichols, John s.
Alfriend, jr., Mrs. Nan L. Hatchell.
Senator M. o. RousS and Howard
T., SechriSt.
The Washington times., 1936-04-08

BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 8
U.S0.-Echoes Of Prince Alexis
Mdivani's death were heard in a
Budapest courtroom today when
from London, where plastic sur
geons are endeavoring to restore
her famous beauty, Baroness
The Washington times., 1936-04-08
Hagerstown Bank Payoff

HAGERSTOWN, Md, April 8.
Checks for sums aggregating $685.
$50 and representing S per cent
payment have been mailed to de-
positors of the Mechanics Loan
Bank by the receiver today. The
payments bring the total refund to
depositors to date to so per cent,
amounting to approximately $780,
900.
The Washington times., 1936-04-08
MDIVANI AFFAIR DENIED

Maud Won Thyssen denied her
husbands divorce suit allegation
that she and the prince were
more than platonic friends.
The baroness was riding with
the prince when he was killed in
a motoring accident near BARGE
Iona, Spain, August 3.
The Washington times., 1936-04-08
PWA Gives 3 Million
For Baltimore Airport

will have a 360-acre landing field
and a 20,000-foot seaplane take
off runway. The airport is six
miles from the city by highway
or five miles by boat.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-01-20

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, Charlotte, N. c.
NEWS & OBSERVER, Raleigh, N. c.
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, Asheville, N. c.
ASfiEVILLE TIMES, Ashevle, N. {.
= WILMINGTON STAR, Wilmington, N. c.
WILMINGTON NEWS, Wilmington, N L.
kVENINC TELEGRAM, Rocky Mount, N L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
COLONIAL TRUST
 PLEA RESERVED
Alterations Planned at The Elton Would Cost Close
 to $7,OOO

Judge Frank McEvoy reserved de- cision today on petition presented by the Colonial Trust Co.,, adminis- trator of the Almon 0. Judd Co.,, that the Hotel Elton be allowed to make changes which would enable 1t to use outside power instead of manufacturing its own electricity, as at present. The alterations, At torney William F. Gager estimated, would cost approximately $7,000.
 He said that the hotel has man. ufactured its own electricity since 1905 and that 1t is estimated that the changes would bring 8 saving of 5000 annually.
 The money, the attorney said, would come from the monthly pay ments of $l,000 ordered by superior court to the city on taxes, with the Waterbury Savings bank having agreed to pay the tax installments, as one of the creditors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
EAGLES FORMING
 "HAYES CLASS"
Special Honor for Lieuten- ant Governor Royce
 Chosen Chairman

Plans for the "Lieutenant-G Cover nor Hayes Glass" were completed at meeting of the Brass City Aerie, No. 2205, Fraternal Order of Eagles, last night in Eagles hall on North Main street. Stephen P. Mitchell presided and the following men were appointed to committees for the affair April 5.
 Honorary comimttee: Daniel J. Leary, Frank Bailey. Dr. George A. Leonard, William Kolbeck, Charles W. Teller, Martin Hayden, Ralph Stance, ST., Edward J. Fo- ley, Dennis R. Mitchell, Michael Ferris, John Rakauskas, Arthur j.. Lunny, Stephen OBrien and pr. E. H. Johnston.
 The active committee is conl- posed of Paris D. Young, Christian Jorgensen, John E. Graham, James J. Rowley, Thomas McAdam, William F. Moher, Harold Lane, Matthew J. Corrigan, John A. Degnan, William Roy, Dyson Hem- inway, Joseph Seery, James Caffrey, Ralph Tedesco, Alex Blondin, John F. Adams, Alfred Drexler, James Kinney, John Dwyer and Clifford A. Peck.
 Harold V. Boyce is general chair man for the event and announced today that a special meeting of the aerie will be held Sunday afternoon, March 1, at 2:30 o'clock at Eagles hall to make further preparations for the class and reports of pro- gress also will be made at the next meeting which will be in the form of another booster gathering. Re- treatments will be served ct the session on March 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Estab ablishments Here Inspected For Liquor
 Tax Law Violations
Special Staff Visit Restaurants for Check on Bottled LiquOrs-InCident FOrerunner of Statewide
 Campaign Under Federal Supervision

Verifying reports earlier in the week to the effect that the New England division of the federal ale cohol tax unit was to begin a check up of violators of the federal liquor laf, revenue agents paid Q surprise visit to the city yesterday. Several restaurant owners in various sec- tions of the city told the Democrat today that their places had been visited and the liquor stock care. fully inspected for stomps.
 Inspection Planned
 Whether or not the inspections are being continued today could not eb learned. It is considered prob- able, however, that the city is being thoroughly checked and that the men, said to number at least dog en, will be here for the remainder of the week.
 Assisted by state police, agents of the revenue department seized three stills yesterday on a farm in Sey- mour and arrested Charles Saukas, 8, of 9 Woodlawn avenue, Ansonia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
FARMHOUSE PLEA
 HEARD BY M'EVOY
State Bank Commissioner Requests Sale of Ssovill
 Street Site

Request of the state bank com missioner to sell the Scovill street firehouse, owned by the Merchants Trust O., for $l3,000 was heard in superior court during the short cal- endar session today. Judge Frank P. McEvoy reserved decision.
 Attorney Fred Dauch, assistant attorney general of the state, told the court he believed the offer a fair one and should be accepted. He said that the purchase would be paid for by $500 in cash, and by mortgage that would be retired within five eyars.
 The prospective buyer is Frank Tavano of this city.
 The Scovill street firehouse is one of the landmarks of the city. It was abandoned some years ago and the downstairs portion transformed in- to a garage. The upper rooms have been occupied for some time by the Trades Council and the Central La- bor union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
ST. PATRICK DAY PLANNED
Details to Be Outlined at
 Big Meeting Scheduled for Tonight

Plans for St. Patrick's Day par ade in this city to be held on Sum- day afternoon, March IS, will be outlined tonight at a meeting of the Irish- Sociay Club to bt held at Eagles hall on North Main street. The club has issued Q public invitation to all local organizations to be represented by delegation in the line of march, which 1t is be- lieved will number more than 5000 persons.
 Dr. John D. Freney, general chair man of the parade committee, re- ported today that he has already received many inquiries, asking fol further information, He believes that all local organizations will bs represented either by 8 marching unit, float, or decorated motor cars
 The meeting tonight will open al 8 o'clock and will be in charge oi George Ryan, president. The invita-. tion extended reads as follows:
 Dear Sir or Madam:
 The Irish- American Social
 Club are holding their second
 annual parade on Sunday after
 noon March 18th, to do honor to
 the aPtron Saint of Ireland.
 Your cooperation in this event
 last year was highly appreciat- ed by the club and we con-
 fldently look forward to your
 support in 1886.
 A response to this invitation
 at your earliest possible con-
 venience would be highly appre-
 ciated, so as to give the com-
 lnittee in charge an idea of your numbers.
 The parade will start prompt ly at 2 p. n., and promises to
 eclipse even the parade of 1885. May we again thank you for
 past favors and look forward to
 again finding you with us. Address all replies to John P.
 Barry, Secretary St. Patrick's
 Day Committe, P. O. Box 453, Waterbury. Conn. Respectfully yours, Colonel William J. Shanahan,
 Major James W. Carroll, Captain Peter J. Fox, Wallace J. Ingles, John P. Barry, Parade Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

1t became known today.
 All of the stills were said to be in operation at the time of seizure, on the William Beams farm on Col ony road. They were of 250 gallon, l5O gallon, and 50 gallon capacity, and were dismaatled and brough to this city. The agents also confisca- ted 59 gallons of finished alcohol and 1000 gallons of fermenting mash.
 Hearing Today
 Saukas, according to federal of- ficials, was arrested three years ago on a charge of operating still in Ansonia. He was to be arraigned to- d.y before United States commits sioner Robert Alcorn in New Haven.
 A bulletin received here Tuesday, regarded as an indication of the be- ginning of @ campaign against H. uuor law violators, announced that any person furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of a violator would receive a reward which might be as high as ten per l cent of any fine imposed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Dan McCoWan Will
 Be Guest At Forum
Illustrated Lecture to Be Given at Second COngrega'
 tional Chmch-Spaghett Supper Tuesday

Abraham Lincoln, George Washing. ton and Thomas Edison.
 A Spaghetti supper will be served from 5 to 2 p. m. in Davenport Hall on Tuesday evening, February 25, by the Senior Girl Scout Troop.
 On Friday afternoo, February 28. the World Day of Prayer will be ob- served by the women Of the Protest ant churches in the city in St. Johns Church Auditorium at o'clock. All women of this church and parish are invited to unite in a worldwide fellowship of worship and prayer.
 Instead of the unusual Prepara- tory Service on Thursday evening of next week, the church will ask the members and friends of the Sec ond Congregational church to at- tend the Union Lenten service at First Church at 8 o'clock. The speaker will be reverend James Cor. don Gilkey, D.D., who will speak on the topic, Managing on Over- Burdened Life" The members Of the Sta01tng CommICLee are hsAeu to meet in the Conference Room at First Church immediately after the service in order to meet the new members.
 Dr. Walker plans to hold the first session of his Communicants' Glass on Sunday. March 8. following the morning service. Officers and teachers in the Church School and the parents win bring this mat ter to the attention of such young people in the church and Church school as have not already joined the church. The study to be used IS called. The Church as a Society of the Friends of Jesus" and 1t IS believed that the course will prove both interesting and helpful to the young people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

Dan Mc0owan Of Banff, natural ist-photogrspher, will lecture Sum- day evening at the Second Ccngre- gatlonaI Church Forum on. "on Sky Line Trails in the Canadian, Rockies," illustrated with 200 beau- tifui lantern pictures in color. The talk viii deal with animals, birds. flowers and wonderful scenic beauty of the mountain Yeeians around Eanff and Lake Louise.
 Other forum speakers for future Sundays will be as follows:
 March - Reverend John Haynes Holmes, D. D., Community church, New York City. Subject: T Vis'' NaM Germany"
 Masci1 6 = Oscar William Swift attorney and counsellor at law n New York city and former congress man. Subjects: Sicily the Tgie of Fire: Her Contributions to Civilization" Illustrated wits slides.
 March IS = Reverend John C. Walker. Subject: From Dublin tc the Lakes of Killarney. Illustrated with slides.
 March % = Professor Pierre Zam- piere, advisor ct Junior College oi Connecticut in Bridgeport. Subject. A Personal Acquaintance Witn AltiasClint and Hitler"
 pr. Alfred c. Dreher will review the book ~Americe Must Act" DS Francis B0weg Gayre at the Sunday Noon Club at 12 o'clock in tht chapel. The author, Aar. Gayre, f assistant secretary of state. son-ia. Isw of . former president, WcOdroN ". wilson, and former professor ol international Law at Harvard University.
 Howard A Worth viii give . read ing Sunday evening, ~The Wind fl tlle willows" by Kenneth 0raham' at inc Christian EndeayOr meetini at 6 O'cOlck iD the chapel Guppei viii be served at 6:2O ?. m.
 The Evening Department VII hold a Patriotic Party on Tuesda, evenfng, February 2S, at 6 Oclocl fn tlse parish house in honor o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
FORECLOSURES

The following foreclosures were granted in superior court today by Judge Frank P. McEvoy:
 Waterbury Savings Bank against Annie Calvin and others, property on Whittelsey avenue, debt $S,- 672.7O. law day fourth Friday of March.
 Home Owners Loan Corp. against Charles Durner, property on Oron- oke road. debt $5,280.44, law day first Tuesday of June.
 Ralph Brandley against Joseph II. Bealieu. property on River street, debt $s.042.83, law day second Erie day of March.
 Henry H. DeBcaulieu against 10. sph H. Beaulieu. prorerty on River street, debt $2.000, law day second Friday of March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

Considerable interest is being manifest by members of Michael McGivney circle, No. 124, Colum- bian Squires, in the electrical show and demonstration that will be displayed in the Colum- bus club next Wednesday night, the regular meeting night of the circle. This show is to be con- ducted by Robert zahour Of Hartford and is under the aus pices of the Connecticut Light & Power company, being arranged locally by Raymond Mills of the Waterbury office. This is the out- standing event of the month and all Squires are urged to be pres ent for the entertainment which will precede the meeting prop CT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Bowling

The first bowling practice will start tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the alleys of the Washington Park Community Club. This will be the first in a series of elimination matches to determine the five best bowlers in the circle. who will comprise the team to represent Water bury in the annual Bowling Tournament, which is scheduled for March 7-9. Each circles team bowls in its own city and malls scores to the Boy Life Bureau, New Haven, not later than midnight, March 10. Last year oil City. Pa. won the title with a 1,735 total in the duck pin division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Billiards

First round pairings in the pocket billiard tournament were announced today by House Chairman Ray Cronan. All first round matches must be com pleted by Friday, Feb. 28. There are many fine players in the circle and it is believed that a hard fight will be waged to es- tablish the champion. Second round pairings will be announc- ed at the end of next week.
 Matches include: Meehan vs Stevens: Carey vs Phalen; Daley vs E. Conlan; Gilmartin vs Jackson: G. Corcoran vs Arnold; Largay vs James Lud- dy; Barnes vs Honan; Slavin vs Dwyer; Peter Luddy vs Connell: Kyle vs Brooks; Dub- uque vs McNellis; Waters vs Cronan; Burns vs J. Conlon; Falvey vs Kenny; R. Carr vs Stover.
 Twenty-Five points will de- eide each first-round match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Play Planned

Senior Counselor Neil Maloney and Counsellor Scully are working out plans together for presentation of an original play. written by 8 member of the circle. The play consists of two acts with seven characters, all male. Several readings by the above counselors have convinc- ed them of the possibilities of presentation by the circle.
 The Dramatic Committee, chairman Harry Waters, will hold a round-table discussion on Safety on the Highways at the first meeting in March. This is in keeping with interest in this subject in Waterbury and else- where throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
MULCAHY SCHOOL
 Program

MULCAHY SCHOOL Program Song-"George Washington" Ralph Ferraro, William Soden.
 2 Recitation-"George Washing ton"-William Hinman, John Nay Tor, Russell Hansen. 3 Dance-Yvonne Matney.
 { Song-"First in Peace"-Patri- cia Driscoll. 5 Recitation: "Washington's s Birthday"-Eugene Dwyer, Joseph Brett, Joseph Lawlor.
 6 Poem-"The Play Goes By"- Della Di Ciampis. Anna Franceschi- nj, Aida Ricci, Nedda Benedetti.
 2 Poem-"Washington's Life" - Paul Veillette, Joan Donavan, Leo Veillette, Peter Haddad, Alice Vary.
 8 Joem-"Like George Washing ton"-Rita Brett.
 9 Poem-"A February Resolu- tion"-John Dzick.
 10 Story-"A Glimpse of Wash ington"-Reginald Boisvert.
 II Play George Washington And His Hatchett".
 Little George-Norman Lezotte.
 MT. Washington-Richard Egan.
 Servants-Thomas Phelan, Joseph Lezotte, Lucy virbutis, Mary Louise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
(,rOsby Argus

During the past month the Crosby Argus conducted a cen- sus of twins in the high school. There were seven sets. but of particular interest to Columbian squires was the fact that one set included two members of Michael McGivney Circle-Peter and James Luddy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Holiday Dance

Twenty couples arc expected to attend the Washington's Birthday dance being sponsored by the circle in the Columbus Club tonight. The dance is lim- tied to Squires only. A holiday decoration scheme is being used in the hall. Some novelties are promised for tonight that should prove entertaining to all. Peter Luddy, chairman of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
WATR Manager

Proceeds will be donated to the circle treasury.
 Present plans call for broad- casting the Squire's Mock Trial cor WATR, the Voice of Wat erbury, at 2 o'clock, Saturday night, February %. Manager George Duffy is making arr engagements for this broadcast with Attorney Walter Monagan, Jr., who together with Attorneys William B. Hennessey and Francis Butler coached the cast in its recent presentation of "Who Tore the Cloth on the Squire's Pool Table?.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
ETHIOPIAN KILLED

London, Feb. 21-(Up)-Two hun- dred Philippians were killed in Q surprise attack by Italian tanks and armored cars on Q column of 300 warriors near Mulata, In the Geledi area of the southern front, the Daily Mail Addis Ababa correspon- dent said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Debating Club

There will be an important announcement on the work of the Debating Club at next weeks meeting. Counselor Jos eph Scully has several sugges- tions to offer to the packers of the club for coming debates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Revenue Agents Pay Surprise Visit to City
Patriotic Programs
 Feature Of Birthday
Four Schools Represented in Exercises Dedicated to
 Memory of George Washington

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:l5 D. m. the second annual Washington Birthday exercises will be presented at the Washington park communi- ty house by the pupils of Hopeville, Mulcahy, St. Francis and Washing ton schools, under the auspices of William Shea of the park depart ment. Two beautiful prints of Washington, given to former pres- ident William Kelly by Edward w, Goss, will be given away as door prizes. One will be awarded to a girl and the other to some boy. > The program that has been ar- ranged is Q most extensive one and is listed completely as follows:
 HOPEvILLE SCHOOL
 Vocal Solo America The Beautiful, Eleanor Dee; accompan- jed by Helen Kolstrunk.
 3 Patriotic Tap Dance Gloria Carmody.
 3 Vocal solo-"There's Some. thing About Soldier"-Rena Tam bourini.
 Harmonica selections Arthur Bilancion.
 Tap Dance-'Miss Liberty"- Alice Rice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Investiture

Investiture
 Officers of the circle will ex- CT lify their investiture ritual next wednesday night. This will be the first "dreSs rehearsal of the degree and is preparatory to appearance of the local offic- CTS in cities where new circles are expected to be installed this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21

Five hundred cases of art treas- ures are reported to be prepared for shipment from Peiping, China. to Shanghai and Nanking to assure their safety in case of war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Communion Plans

Communion Plans
 Counselor Joseph Robinson's name was emitted from those who will assume charge of the Father and Son Communion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-21
Counsellor

Counsellor Breakfast in last weeks notes. He and Counselor Joseph w. Scully will cooperate with Suuires John Slavin, Robert Carr, Gregory Gilmartin, Fran cis Lane, John Phalen, John Grout, and Chief Squire John Lynch in making the event a success. It is planned for early in Lent, the exact date and place to be designated by the committee. A change in the meeting date of the Mothers Club has been announced. The group will meet. starting in March, on the second Monday of the month instead of the first. The 1886 officers of the club include: Mrs. Edward Conlan, president; Mrs. w. S. Meehan, vice-president: Mrs. John Hon. an, secretary: and Mrs. George Corcoran, treasurer. An active year is planned by the new officers.