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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Definite Ruling Held
 Likely On Bank Night
Lawyers Entertain Varying Opinions on Legality of
 Popular Promotion Idea Adopted By Theaters

Statement yesterday by Prose- cutor Charles Summa that he will take no steps against Bank Night in local theaters means only @ de- lay in the bringing before the courts of this state a test case in which 1t would be decided and recorded whe- ther or not the "bank night" plan is in violation of Connecticut stat utes and is really lottery. Prose- cutor Summa based his decision on rulings by the supreme courts of Iowa and New Hampshire, both tribunals holding that the scheme did not come under the legal mean ing of lottery.
 Even lawyers who have studied the workings of the plan and who have delved into the statutes are loath to express opinions on the legality of bank night" They ap- parently hint that there are strong arguments on both sides of the question, and that Connecticut case must come before the state courts before a definite ruling k secured. Test Expected
 It seems only matter of a short time before the question will reach the lower state courts and eventual ly the state supreme court of errors for final ruling. State police have obviously been against the opera ton of bank night" in Connecticut, but they have used as their grounds the claim that large crowds in and outside theaters create @ fire haz- ard. ..
 How the courts of this state will rule on bank night" is open to dis pute. Though state laws do not specifically define a lottery, those on both sides of the argument argue that three elements must be present to have lottery. There must be a valuable prize, the winner must be drawn by lot and those seeking the prize must pay or give a con- sideration.
 Even the company which controls the bank night" plan comedies that the scheme has the first two ele- ments of a lottery. But they deny that those seeking the prize must give an consideration or payment to win.
 Method of Operation
 In support of this they argue as follows: The winners name is se- lected from @ large group, and the names have all submitted voluntar- fly by persons signing the bank night" book in the theater lobby or when the book was passed about through stores. factories, etc. The only effort required was the sign ing c7 ones name. Furthermore, to wln 8 person need not pay any ad- mission fee. He can stand outside the theater, where the winning name is announced, and will then be allowed inside to claim his prize without paying any admission fee. If the winner is in the theater he merely goes to the stage to get his prize. Furthermore. all those who have paid in, see the same perform ance that they would on any night that the theater was open. The program is not shortened in any way, and the patron gets his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
No Evacuation Edct Planned Police for Shack Dweers
COLLEGE PAPER
 RELEASED HERE
Mattatuck 'HOOt' Outlines General Activities of
 Various Classes

The weekly edition of Mattatucls Community college '"The Hoot", published by students and editor by Michael Riley, Albert Roher and Anne Accairino, reports Q spring dance will be given soon.
 The issue contains an item in connection with the beginning of the third term at the local school and the difficulties encountered and worked out at the start of the first term, when things looked anything but pleasant.
 In the publication the editors have seen fit to employ a sort of breezy style of presentation, very well done. In most school papers there is 8 tendency on the part of the writers to exercise what might be more laughingly termed their heavy, philosophical views on life, or to set forth items in choppy, parrot like manner. There is no such ma terial in the local community paper. The reports are straightforward and with an additional touch of satire that makes them all the more readable.
 Within the six pages of the week. ly publication the students, aided by Herbert T. Baurer of the facul- ty, have succeeded in presenting a well-rounded report of activities revelant to the students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
WEEKLY CONCERTS POPULAR FEATURE
1'OmOrrOw's Program In. cIudes Selections From
 We'll Known Operas

Selections from the Barber ot Seville" by Rossini and from Leon- cavelle's "Pagliacci" are the features of the WPA band concert to be pre- sented at Hamilton park pavilion Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The local organization will be conducted by Cosmo Vendetti.
 Concerts at the park have proved to be so popular with the citizens of Waterbury that 1t is expected they will be weekly until late in the spring. The series was originally planned to include only winter program. There is no admission charge and all persons interested are invited to attend. The concert starts at 3 o'clock.
 ,-'omorrow's program is as follows: March-Our Director ...... Bigelow Overture-Barber of Seville Rossinl Foxt Trot-Moon Over Miami
 Selection-Pinafore ....... Sullivan Descriptive-Evolution of Dixie March-The Pitt Panther. .Panells Intermission
 Selection-The Fire1y ....... .Frim Selection-Pagliacci .Leoncavallt March-The Gladiator ..... Sousa Overture-Euryanthe ....... Weber Patrol-American Patrol. .Mecham March-On the Square ... .Panella Star Spangled Banner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Painting Exhibition
 At Bronson Library
Work of Amateurs Excites Much Favorable Comment;
 Several Singled Out for Special Mentioning

sterotyped and hackneyed school Of drawing.
 Selections
 With ideas on art that might have been occasioned by more or less unprofessional views Of Dan, Van Gogh, Monet etc. as guide, It seems to this observer that the best paintings in the exhibition are the following: a study of an outdoor scene done by Miss Alice McGee, showing an excellent conception, fro a comparative amateur, of per- spective; a still life of peoples done by T. Membrino which attains a certain departure from the stuf1y- storiette style that usually domin- ates amateur paintings of this kind; a child sketch done by Miss Anne Barry in charcoal which gives in- die sion that the student has cap tured the art of putting facial ex- precision on paper. Perhaps one or the best drawings In the lot IS seascape done in the modern mail- ner. perhaps after that of Rock well Kent, by Mrs. Seeley. There is also an excellent still life or peonies done by Ceil Barry, styled somewhat after the fashion of the modern painter, Georgia O'keefe:: In all the exhibition is one well worth viewing, not with the expec- tation of seeing excellence, but with the idea of witnessing the work of amateurs who have shown great promise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

An interesting and instructive talk on the vestments worn by a priest during religious services, such as Mass and Benediction, as well as the sacred vessels used in the Sacrifice of the Mass was given Wednesday night at the regular meeting of Michael Mo- Givney Circle, No. 124, Colum- bian Squires by Rev. James Woods of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Father Prior of the circle.
 The full significance of each vestment was carefully explained by Father Wood as he displayed 1t to the forty members of the circle who were present for the meeting.
 In the absence of Chief Squire John Lynch Deputy Chief Squire John Slavin presided. Counselors Joseph Scully, Joseph Robinson. and Special Activities Leader Patrick J. Wallace acted in place of Senior Counselor Neil Maloney, who was unable to attend.
 COmmuUIUu OCEVACCS
 Counselors Scully and Robin son urge all Squires who have not made returns for the Father and Son Communion Breakfast, which was held last Sunday morning, to do so before the next circle meeting. The affair was a fine success, 132 breakfasts being served at the Columbus Club following the 8 o'clock Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church. At the church the Squires, their fathers, and mem- bers of the Knights of Columbus, including District Deputy John F. Robinson. were seated on the left side of the middle aisle. The procession marching into the church attracted considerable at tention.
 Chief Squire Lynch presided in fine style at the breakfast, which was served by members of the Mothers Club. The speakers heard included: District Deputy Robinson, Senior Counselor Ma loney, the Rev. Joseph Griffin of St. Thomas Seminary, dioceason director of the Propagation of the Faith and head of the Mission Aid Society in this state, Big Ed" Walsh of Meriden, famous big league pitcher of bygone years, Emmons "Chick" Bowen of New Haven, athletic director at Hill- house High School. and James Lee of this city. Wilby High School athletic mentor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Squatters To Remain Until Owners Decide
 On Eviction Orders
Death, Hunger, Cold, Floods Fail to Drive Homeless Men From CheerIess Surroundings of Old Golf Lots;
 No Complaints, No Disturbances Reported

Unless evicted by order of owners of the property on which their fragile little huts are built. the lit- tie group of squatters living at "Iol- lywO0d on the Naugatuck," will be allowed to remain in undisturbed possession of their domain, police said today.
 Publicity focused upon the col- onists by reason of the, recent flood which threatened to sweep away their homes once and for all and the death of one of the men at Waterbury hospital yesterday morn ing, led to the report, declared groundlesS by Superintendent of Police William J. Roach, that the squatters would be ordered to va- cate.
 No Complaints
 There have been no complaints about the colony, the superinten- dent said. He declared owners of the property had the right to order the men o6 the grounds, but that police would not take action unless complaints were received from this source.
 Death of Nicholas Kuvenevich at Waterbury hospital of pneumonia contracted apparently when he was exposed to inclement weather dur ing the inundation of the colony led to the disclosure that at least one of the colonists was living at the lots from preference rather than necessity. Kuvenevlch, 1t developed, had been steadily employed for the past 13 years. Even his employers at local factory were unaware that the man was one of the squat ters.
 He was discovered in his little shack when fellow.worker alarmed by his protracted absence from work, conducted search for him. Taken to tIe hospital Thursday af- ternoon he died early yesterday morning.
 Little Trouble
 Although such colonies have been points of constant disturbance in other cities, the group here has giv- ell authorities comparatively little trouble and as a rule is well behaved. Occasionally, as in the case of the flood, publicity comes to Hollywood on the Naugatuck, but its residents do not invite attention, preferring to make their habitual rounds in peace and solitude.
 Typical of the attitude of the group ic the reply of one of them to a query from the shore as he was being taken of an island where flood waters had marooned him a few weeks ago. How old are you2" he was asked. And he replied: "Old enough to mind my business; you ought to do the same"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

moneys worth as he would any oth- CT night.
 These claims of the Bank Night proponents have been supported by decisions of the state supreme courts of Iowa and New Hampshire, which held that those seeking the prizes had not been obliged to pay any consideration for their chance to win, and hence the plan does not constitute a lottery in the legal sense.
 Opponents of Bank Night" claim that the scheme has been evolved as a means of sidestepping the lit- eral meaning of the law, but that the plan is against the spirit of statutes of most states.
 .-f No Consideration
 They argue further that the fact that one seeking the prize has to be in or outside the theater does constitute a consideration, and that merely walking to the theater and standing outside is equivalent tc having paid @ price for a chance or ClCkeC.
 Furthermore, they contend, those who do not buy tickets of admission to the theater on most occasions cannot get anywhere near the build- ing. They are not allowed in the lobby without tickets, it is charged and even have to make way on the sidewalks and on adjacent property for those with tickets.
 Bank night" is an evasion of the law, and as such, should be halted, is the consensus of opinion on the part of the plans opponents.
 But, until the state courts have ruled against the scheme, "bank night" is now free to continue in Waterbury, while it's proponents continue to argue its legality or H. legality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
RAIN HALTS FIRES

The outbreak of brush fires which has kept firemen busy for the past week was halted yesterday by the downpour of rain. One alarm was answered yesterday, when a furnace at the Standard Taxi company caused slight fire. There was no damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
CLAUDE T. WILSON
 BANKERS SPEAKER

Robert 8. Walker, of the Colonial Trust O., chairman of the trust division, of the Connecticut Bankers association, presided at a meeting of the group held in New Haven at the Lawn club Thursday night. One of the speakers of the evening was Claude T. Wilson, also of the Colonial Trust Go.
 Close to 100 bankers from all parts of the state attended the session. Discussions centered on manage ment of real estate, and problems of trust investment and participant ing mortgages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Es1ABLIsHED 1885

Saturday Specials, For Thrifty Minded Frankly Frugal Porents of Boys. Boys knickers suits up to size " -$6.e5 and $9.75 - formerly SIS to $2O.
 Boys fancy broodcIothlshorts and Swiss rib athletic shirts 25 cents eoch-worth 39 cents.
 Twenty dozen boys fine soFt Iin- net fobric, fancy hondkerchiefs, French hem-lO cents-3 for 25 cents. '; Boys "CIineers"-foney "SIdx" non-eorterIess hose-3 pslir $l.oO. \,
 
 Dartmouth" crepe sole buck sports shoes-oII coIors-$3.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

Next Thursday evening, as . special feature of installation
 night at the Waterbury, Lodge of Elks, the State Elks Associa- tion scholarship award will be presented to Carroll Culhane, son of the late Maurice CuI hane who served as lodge treas- urer for over . quarter of 2 century. Past Exalted Ruler Re- nnrd l.. Palatfne, who has been selected to Ofiiciate at the inc stallation ceremonies, will pre- sent the award to the young man chosen by Che state asso-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

Mastriana, Helen Albino, Louis Junior" DeZinno, Ida Mirabilo, William Maschia, Catherine Mastri- ana, Bob fxartung, Gloria DeLillio, Irine Johnson, Ray Wilesky, Fannie Rossi, Josephine Alebrio, Anna Del Crosse, Coverli, Comardo and Gra- nato.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

"The First Legion" by the Niagara University Dramatic Club under the auspices of SS. Peter and Paul church, last week. A num- Der of members acted as novices in the play, while another group constituted the corps of ushers. Harry Waters was an usher at the Crosby Freshmen Musical Re- cital last Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

John A. Griffin, tiIer. Thomas J. Flanagan recently elected trustee, will also be installed at this coming meeting.
 The appointment of other members of the staff and the various committees will be an- nounced by the incoming exalt- cd ruler.
 Saturday evening, April 18th, has been designated as the night for the annual bowling banquet. The championship will be decided during the week of April 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

The worlds largest sturgeon was caught recently in the Kerch Strait between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, the fish being 13 feet long and weighing 1,540 pounds. the meat filling 1000 cans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

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 querIed o what benefit he believes newspaperboy derives we outside of the earned Buddy stat that such wort enables hm to lay the foundation for any business that may later life he k Co Dc feasona teaches hm how meet people, Having lived n years Buddy naturally Joined Che Fife and Corps he Casper Davis Post ef the American Legion and Is Of ils most active membcFs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
The Music Goes --,

The Music Goes
 Squires attending this weeks meeting were given an impromp- tn ten-minute entertainment by MT. Peterson, visiting Knight of Columbus from Quincy, Mass, who demonstrated new type Of instrument. cross between vio- hn and guitar. It is played by numbers instead of notes.
 Pocket Billiards
 House Chairman Raymond Cronan has announced that en- tries will now be received for the two-man pocket billiards tourney of the Squires. John Conlon re- gently won the singles tourna- ment.
 Education Committee Chair man James Arnold is making plans for an old-fashloned Spell ing Bee to be held at the second meeting in April. Preliminary plans call for two teams to battle away for the championship.
 Many members of the circle participated In the production Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

Finance Committee
 A finance committee, composed of James Arnold, Joseph Shea, and Edward Connell, was named
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Brockton Circle

Squlres from Cardinal O'Connell Circle, No. ii3. Brockton, Mass. will be the guests of local Squircs the weekend of April 25-26. At the meeting this week the Social Committee. headed by Peter Lud- dy. chairman. and assisted by Notary Squire Edward Conlan. Various plans have been advanc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
KIDD|ES' REVUE
 PARISH FEATURE
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Announces Sun.
 day Attraction

The first annual kiddie revue and dance featuring the children of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will take place tomorrow night at the parish recreation hall, begin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Exalted Ruler

EA0ASCW AeuACk
 citation. As . tribute of respect to his late father, Exalted Rul- CT John E. Bulger, has urged . large attendance for the oc- casi0n.
 On Thursday night Attorney Walter E. MOnagan, ST., will succeed Mir. Bulger as exalted ruler; James F. Neagle ad- vances to the office of esteemed knight; Dr. M. A. O'Hara, esteemed loyal knight and Charles J. Allen, esteemed lec- turing knight. U. Horton War ner continues as secretary, John A. Bennett, treasurer, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES

Rev. James Woods Gives Instructive Address on Vestments- Attend Circles Annual Com. munion Breakfast-BrOcktOn, Mass, Squires to Visit Here Next Month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

ed for entertaining the visitors. It is expected that program will be announced at the circle meet ing of Wednesday, April 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

tion is extremely popular, having hosts of friends both among his subscribers and his scho0lmates.
 In time not devoted to delivering his papers Buddy likes nothing better than to see a good baseball game or to play himself. As hobby he likes to tinker with machinery and anything mechanical At the present time he is preparing himself to be Civil Engineer after he completes his educatieR. He states that it Is his ambition to go through college. and toward that goal he Is devoting part of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
These Boys Deliver Your Democrat
BY JOHN ,. MORRISSEY

Robert DeGOsn IT, in his Junior year Crosby High School He the of Joseph Deostin Frederick Court, and has sister, Buddy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28
Publicity

Publicity Speakers Program 3 Officers chosen meeting committee held last night selected Whte chairman Charles LDue treasurer Homer Northup Dutton Bottomey Miss Christine publicity committee Robert w. Hayes committee All veterans "A at Trim ty church. meeting committee will be
 April h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

Wednesday night. The group will confer with Senior Counselor Maloney next week to lay out a budget for the next three-month period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

Many members of the circle participated in the production of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-28

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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-27
CANDIDATES
CONCENTRATE
ON INTERIOR
Dimond at Fairbanks from
Where He Will Fly to
Other Sections

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 81
Territorial political candidates are
rallying here to open the campaign
for the election on September 8.
Lester o. Gore, of Ketchikan
Republican candidate for Delegate
to Congress, has been here for sew
eral days addressing Republican
rallies. Tonight, Harry G. Nc
Cain, also of Ketchikan, Republic
can candidate for Territorial At
torney General, will address rally.
Delegate Anthony j. Dimond,
Democratic candidate for re-elec-
ton, arrived yesterday and plans
to fly to Nome and lower Yukon
and Kuskokwim points, returning
to Fairbanks later Mccain also
intends to fly the same route be-
fore returning to Fairbanks.
Henry Roden. Independent can
didate for Attorney General is here
and will fly to Nome and other
points.
Sandy Smith, Independent can
didate for Territorial Auditor, has
started down river, after a visit
to Fortymile, in a small boat to
Iditarod, then to Nome. He in
tends to concentrate on drive in
Southeast Alaska later.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-27
DENIALS MADE
TO CHARGES OF
WOMAN STAR
American Olympic Treas
urer Implies Eleanor
JarrettHas Evil Mind

HAMBURG, Germany, July IL
The Treasurer of the American
olympic team today gave an in
dignant denial to Eleanor Holm
Jarrett's allegation that the mock
marriage and trial staged aboard
the S. s. Manhattan enroute to
Berlin with the American athletes
was shocking"
Treasurer Kerby commented: "All
I have to say is that only an evil
mind could see anything improper
in the performance. There was
nothing in it to offend anybody.
1 acted the parts of the judge and
the prosecuting attorney. The bride
carried a bouquet of vegetables. We
were all merry, and the whole thing
was done in spirit of fun with
out anything offensive whatsoever.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-27
JUNEAU TO BE
LOCALE, STORY,
BY WILLOUGHDY
Wellknown Author Arrives
Here to Gain Feel
of Capital City

Barrett Willoughby, as gay and
winsome as ever. arrived in Juneau
Saturday evening to renew her ac-
quaintance with the Capitol City
in preparation to writing a new
serial for a national magazine with
Juneau for its setting.
Despite her long and thorough
knowledge of all of Alaska, the
popular woman writer, when she
has selected the locale for a new
story, likes to revisit that locale,
SO that her work will be absolutely
authentic. She plans to remain in
Juneau for a month if she is sue
cessful in gaining the feel of the
city. If her attempt is unfruitful
she will leave for Sitka next week.
Barrett Willoughby's latest book,
published last March. is River
House" a story of the Stikine. This
book is best seller and has been
from its first appearance on the
market.
Barrett Willoughby has a home
in San Carlos, California, and a
studio in San Francisco. She stated
here today that she would live in
Alaska permanently were it not
that she finds she can't write of
Alaska at such short range; she
needs to be further away to obtain
a proper perspective on her subject
matter
Barrett Willoughby is a close
friend of Mrs. Walstein G. Smith,
the two having known each other
and intimately acquainted years
ago in Katalla. Mrs. Smith is aid
ing Barrett Willoughby in making
local arrangements. 49,.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1936-07-27
Alaska Air Base
Board Is Making
Survey,AnchOragG
Army Officers Rem ain
Three Days Inspecting
on Cook Inlet


ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July a.
Three Army officers enroute to
Fairbanks are stopping here for
three days to study land and water
facilities for Army planes. They de-
clined to make any comment but adj
mitted they are making detailed
study of local conditions.
The officers are Lieut.. Col Will
mot A. Danielson, Major Albro d.
Parsons and Major Otto G. Trunk,
who are making survey as part
of the move of the Army to select
a site for an air base in Alaska.