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Smyrna times., 1936-06-11

selected for membership not be-
cause of scholarship alone, but also
on the basis of leadership, service,
extra-curricula activities, and
characteristics pointing toward fu-
ture usefulness to society and to
the business world. Alvin Handloff
was selected as representative of
his college among the most out
standing college men and women
in the United States. This honor
is the greatest recognition that a
boy or girl can attain while in COL
Ilege because approximately only
one-half of one per cent are Sc
lected from each institution. This
is the second year of publication,
and the edition includes 1920 biog-
raphies of Americas outstanding
students. Nearly four hundred
colleges and universities are repre-
sented. In this years graduating
class at University of Delaware
only thirty of the group are from
outside the state and most of those
are from neighboring counties of
Maryland, Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. Honorary degrees were
conferred on Governor c. Douglass
Buck and E. William Martin, arch
itect of Wilmington. Governor
Buck was honored in recognition
| of his services to the state during
two terms as Governor and for
some years as chief engineer of the
State Highway Department. Mr..
Martin who is graduate of the
University, class of 1916, received
his degree in recognition of his
outstanding work as an architect.
The great majority of the gradu-
ates were from Wilmington and
vicinity. There were 81 from Will
mington and "a from rural New
Castle County. There were eigh-
teen in the joint graduating class
from Kent and Sussex Counties as
follows: Marion Sylvia Ableman
and Alice Clara Pepper, George
town; Alice A. Breme and Eleanor
T.. Bunstein, Milford; Ralph L.
Watson and John T. Bishop, Laur-
el; Margaret E. James, Seaford;
Elizabeth T. Vreeland, Lincoln;
Blanche L. Williams, Millsboro;
Doris E. Harrington, Harrington;
Martha ]. Mathis, Milton; Alma E.
Seely, Greenwood; Ruth M. Wat
son, Frankford; Albert w. Adams,
Dover; Alvin I. Handloff, Smyrna;
William Townsend James, Selby-
vile; Henry P. Marshall Jr., Lew
es; Francis M. Rogers, Harbeson.
Students from Kent and Sussex
Counties who were announced as
prize winners at the commence
ment exercises were: William D.
Clark prize S25, for proficiency in
mathematics, Wilmer K. Benson,
Jr., of Wyoming; Albert White
Adams senior and John Edward
Connor, Jr., freshman, both of Do
yer each got S25, part of the Gen.
eral J. Ernest Smith prize awards
for proficiency in the military de-
partment; Connor also received an
additional S5 prize in military;
Charles David Crocker, Frankford,
just finishing his sophomore year
was awarded the $3.50 scholarship
of the Philadelphia Society Sons of
Delaware. At a meeting of the
Board of Trustees William H
Heald was elected president of the
board to succeed Henry B. Thomp-
son, deceased.
Smyrna times., 1936-06-11
CLASS OF 135 GO
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raphy was printed in a college pub
lication of the 1885 who's Who
Among Students in American Uni
versities and Colleges" in which
nearly every college in the United
States was represented. This or
ganization OF outstanding students
is the only one In the country that
is completely devoid Of politics and
Initiation fees. The students are
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Card of Appreciation

Manlove-We wish to thank our
friends and DR.. Vaughn for their
sympathy and flowers and the use
of cars in our recent bereavement.
Family.
Smyrna times., 1936-06-11
MISS HOPE SPARRE MARRIED

Becomes Bride of Mr.. F. Keith
Cochran, a Middletown Young Man
Miss Hope Spare, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fin Spare, of Will
mington, and Mr.. F. Keith Coch-
Smyrna times., 1936-06-11
ky,NALAND
kIIAL ITEMS
| ma Come and Go,
LrTo Our Community
J Former Smyrnians
EAD CLUB PARTIES

T.nsr ". Price was host
ia and surprise shower at
n for Miss Betty Martin,
nr-iage to Mr.. William D.
vii take place June 2Oth.
b vas a genuine surprise
Martin when she greeted
illl Of her friends and it
appy occasion.
Hlsh Hazel, Of Philadel-
qsnt the weekend with
kg, Mrs. Blanche Hazel
] On Sunday Mrs. Mes
Is Haze, and Mr.. William
i, nOtored to Durham,
B lttend the commencement
j at Duke University,
YK. Nessick's son, Mr..
NsSick was graduated.
zanei yesterday.
Virginia Burslem, daugh-
aE G. Ashworth Burslem,
nsd home from Wilson
b Hazelton, Pa, to spend
nsr months with her par
has as her guest Miss
tTartz who also attends
cHsge.
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p parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
n. Thornley,. Mrs. Gra-
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Margaret Collins, Miss
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Az. William Egan at
|ase in Rehoboth. Miss
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Moline Lassell Shearer,
N. J., who is the
\ Asr sister, Mrs. Edward
\ nd Mr.. Porter, was
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|: : '1ogs Club last Tuesday
! 'ae Wayside Inn.
'@ss Wyatt Of Philadel-
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J !. Ss'rge Carter at Cedar
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
DE SANTIS GIRL
 CHAMP SPELLER
LeavenwOrth High Fresh. man Wins First Place in
 WATR Competition

For the first time in two months Q high school freshman won the WATR spelling bee yesterday. She was Yolanda DeSantis of 72 Pleas ant street, pupil of Leavenworth High. Second honors went to Carl zooleck of the seventh grade of Woodrow Wilson and Lillia n Hamilton of St. Margaret's took third place.
 The bee took place in the studios of station WATR under the direc- ton of George Duffy. The entire list of contestants follows:
 Lillian Hamilton, 164 Chestnut Ave-, St. Margaret's; Thomas Doo- Ian, 21 South St., St. Francis: Anna Phiefer, 8 Hickory St., St. Francis; Celeste Queiroga, 27 River St., Merriman; Antoinette Desantis, "a Pleasant St., Merriman; Yolanda DeSantis, 72 Pleasant St., Leaven- worth: Antoinette Genua, 47 Aver St., Merriman; Albert Genua, '47 Aver St, Merriman; Antoinette Ritucci, 394 Baldwin St., Merriman; Josephine schiavo, 56 Aver St., Merriman; John Shell, 30 Oak Hill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
'''HOT FOOT" JOKE
 VICTIM AWARDED
Jury Returns Verdict of $zOO Against Defend
 ing Oil Company

Damages of S2OO were awarded James Mooney against the Shell Eastern Petroleum Products, Inc, by a jury in the court of.common pleas late yesterday afternoon. The verdict was reached after about three hours deliberation. The plaintiff claimed &5,000 damages for an injury to his foot as the result of "hot foot" prank played on him in 8 Shell sta- ton at West Main and Meadow streets in July of 1935. He claimed that he entered the station to prr- chase cigarettes, that he was invited to sit down, that he fell asleep and that while he slumbered an attend ant stuck c match between the upper and sole of his shoe and lit 1t with the result that severe burns were suf- fered. A permanent injury was al. legged. Attorney w. K. Lawlor repre- scented Mooney. Attorney J. War ren Upson defended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
ORANGE LEADS IN
 COURT AsSEssI.l !

The town Of Orange. ellh i,1ir arrests and court costs oe eiS. .2t .1z. led the state in assessnlenbs lor uc- tor vehicle law violations last year according to Q report of the slato law violations last year according Co . report Of the state department of motor vehicles. The towns Of TTufn4 bull and Westpcrt followed in the amount of costs imposed. Figures given for the four. larger citieS zol- low: Bridgeport, 1,432 arrests and 44.0o0.7O costs; Hartford, 1,231 and 96,le0.20: New Haven. I,e2e and e, O64.36; Waterbury, 36S and Sz,2le.1l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

The mems society is Q unit of the local ItaliansAmerican Feder- ation of Societies and Clubs, which includes about 20 units and the support of the Federation to this new society will make the inaugir- atioa an outstanding event in this state. All women who are natives or descendants of, or married to descendants of Pontelandolfo who are interested in joining may apply to the committee members.
 The women's organizing commit tee includes Mrs. Rocco Longo, Mrs. Ida Mancini, Mrs Concetta Tacinelli, Mrs. Rose Santopietro, Mrs. Mary Fisher, Mrs. Giovannina Nave, Mrs. Angeline Gforza, Mrs. Anna Sforza.
 The mems committee includes Umberto santopietro. president of the society, and Luigi Rinaldi, 0iu- scope Guerrera, Edmondo Santopie- tro. Pasquale Albini, Nicola Peru- gini, Antonio Albini, John Gforza, Filomeno Rinaidi, Francesca Cas- taldi, Pacifico Longo, Carn1ine Ais bini, Pasquale Perrotti, and James Sforza.
 The natives and descendants of the town of Pontelandolfo living in waterbury make Up one of the larg- est nucleuses of Italian Americans and the bulk of the North End of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Chairman
 League, a large organization in the west. The report of the committee will be shown to riem- bers at the national convention
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

livered by Rev. Peyton William of St. Johns Episcopal church. The boys also discussed an athletic pro- gram for the spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Lord Kitchener Unit

At Q meeting of the Auxiliary of Lord Kitchener Post, British War Veterans, tonight, five new mern- bers will be initiated. The meet ing, which will take place at the armory, will open at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
PonteIandoIfo Unit
 !. Organizing Sunday
New Women's Auxiliary Has Nucleus of 100 Mem-
 bers Many Prominent Residents Interested

The organizing committee of the Women's Auxiliary of the PCnelandolfo Society will hold its first meeting at Turner's Hall North Main street. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Already more than 100 women have been enrolled in the new organization which will be another outstanding ItaIian-American Society in the city.
 The success of the new society is assured account of the popularity enjoyed by the womens society," which has been very active in patriotic enterprises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

few others that Washington Hill today boasts of . community house.
 "A meeting of the committee in charge of the affair will be held to- night ct which time final arrange. ments will be completed. All mem. befu are requested to attend the meeting as reservations for the sup- per will close tonight.
 The committee in charge Of the affair is Raymond Grady, Frank sturgess, Al Lawior, James dladney, John Dalton, Joseph Mulcur,ry, Thomas Evans, Mrs. Michael Kelly, Mrv. Y. Blake, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Roehun, MT. and Mrs. A. Halberg, Mra M. OConnor, Mary Grady, Helen Shea, Charles Martin, John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 WILLIAM F. KELLY
Retiring President of Washington Hill Club to
 Be Honored Saturday

william r. Kelly, former presi- dent Of the Washington Park Com Inunity Club, will be guest at Q tes- tirnonial supper to be given by the club 1t the Community House Sat- irday evening. He was head of the club for eight years and it was mainly through his efforts and 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
GUEST
 OF HI.Y GROUPS

Henry Kirouac, president of the council, presided at the charter night meeting of the Hi-Y Inter- Club council last night at the Gen. tralsY. More than thirty boys from l7 clubs attended.
 Herbert s. Smith described the growth of the high school club movement since its origin ten years ago. There are 27 clubs in existence now.
 A brief discussion on the observ- ance of the Lenten season was de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
N. U. s. J. FARLEY

The Willow street unit of the National Union for Social Justice will meet tomorrow night at e:16 o'clock at St. Margaret's hall. James Coffey, chairman, has secured a speaker well known locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
FRATERNAL NEWS---
Unico Club May Become Associate Member of Italian-American Civic League-Unica Chapter Sponsors Popular Pre-Lenten Dance.

of Unico Clubs this summer. Pas- quale DeCicco is head of the group.
 Members of the committee are as follows:
 Dr. Anthony P. Vastola, Hum bert E. Mangini, John Membrino and Frederick w. Palomba.
 Members of the club were guests of Robert Bosco at a social held in Bosco's grill after last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Unlca Chapter

Pythian hall was the scene last night of c pre-Lenten dance sponsored by Unica chapter. Sev- eral hundred persons attended. A program of entertainment was also presented. Miss Lillian Crafa sang and Louis Jamele and Mrs. Joseph Caporaso presented an Italian folk dance. The arrange ments committee included Mrs. Michael Ritucci, Miss Anna Bucco, Miss Anna Aurele. Miss Mary Val letta, Mrs. Henry Rinaldi, Miss Mary Rosa, Mrs. Anna Fardelli, Mrs. AnnaHadden, Mrs. Flora Crapone and Mrs. Corinne Santo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
AGREEMENTS FILED

Several compensation agreements were approved today by Commis- sioner James M. Lynch They were as follows:
 w. Hawkes. of Ansonia and the AmericanBrass O., fractured toes of right foot, 40.70 weekly.
 w. Pedbereznak of Ansonie, and the nerican Brass O., confused chest, 410.02 weekly.
 M. Bashta, Aysonia, and the American Brass O., fractured toe of righ foot, so58 weekly.
 Asa J. Whitney, eouthbury, and Albeit o. Mitchell 6s Son of South. bury, fractured right index finger, lacerated right thumb, $e.76 weekly.
 0errtt Bolle, Torringtoll, and the Torrington O., hernia, eii.I0 weekly.
 Edward P. Starr and John Q. Callahan, both of Cornwall, lacer. ated left foot, $l0.20 weekly.
 Karine Erland, Washington Dc. pot, and Helen Q. Hunt, washing. ton, finger of right hand injured, S6 weekly.
 Day, Joseph Pheian, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds, Mfr. and Mrs. Charles Earth, Mfr. and Mrs. Chris Braun and Mfr. and Mrs. Martin Tehan.
 1rntertainment will be given end f9anciaR will f0l1nW the GupDeE,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Ave, St. Maryis; Ruth Cooper, 57 Walnut Ave-, Woodrow Wilson; Carl zooleck, 77 Giles St., Woodrow Will son: Robert Sardo, 60 Beech St, Woodrow Wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Court Fruitful Vine

Memmebrs of Court Fruitful Vine, Ancient Order of Foresters, of this city, will entertain mem- bers of Court Friendship of Thomaston tonight in Foresters' hall. Pinochle and forty-five will be plGyed. A business session will precede the card playing and John B. Gardner will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Disilvestro Lodge

Elizabeth DiSilvestro Lodge, Sons of Italy, will sponsor a bingo party in Liberty hall on Morch 10th. The committee on arrangements includes Miss Hope Sandulli, Helene Calabrese, Angeline Caris- siini, Louise Meo, Louise LoRusso, Emily Quarini and Rose Solomita. Arrangements for the affair were discussed last night at Q meeting at Liberty hall at which Miss Angeline Carissirni presided. Re- ports on the recent dinner-dance of the lodge were received.
Evening star., 1936-06-13
SPEED RECORD SET
BY LOCAL Av|ATR|X.
International Women'S Mark
Established by
Miss Frigo.

Setting an unexpectedly fast pace
IN tiny, overloaded 523-pound mono
plane, Miss Helen Frigo, employe of
the Coast and Geodetic Survey, late
yesterday established international
and national feminine speed records
in the third category, light airplane
class, in the first record trial over the
new 50-kilometer speed course from
College Park Airport to point north
west of Baltimore.
With Miss Harriet Sackett, also well
known locally as a pilot, as her pas
senger, Miss Frigo few round trip
over the new trial course, covering
the 621 miles in so minutes, Is Sec
onds, at an everage speed of 74.193
miles per hour.
Because of delays in getting the
necessary scales for the delicate opera
ton Of weighing the airplane and the
pilot and passenger and determining
the amount of lead ballast required to
comply with international regulations
for the category, the fight developed
into a race with darkness. 1t was
not until after o'clock that Miss
Frigo roared over the flashing green
beacon at College Park, which marked
the start and finish line and came in
for a fast poWer-on landing with the
fifty-third United States world avia-
ton record to her credit.
The weighing was conducted by
Bureau of Standards officials, who
brought check weights to determine
the weights involved to hundredths OF
pounds. 1t was necessary to load 1877
pounds of lead ballast aboard to meet
the requirements and the little ship
was definitely over its rated load
capacity when Miss Frigo lifted 1t of
after a run which took virtually the
full length of the airport.
The airplane used by Miss Frigo
was an Aeronca monoplane owned by
Benjamin King, local sportsman pilot
who has eight international light air.
plane records to his credit. This type
airplane now holds more international
records than any other type of air.
craft. regardless of size or power, it
was pointed out after the flight.
I'VE had no difficulty of any kind
during the flight" Miss Frigo said
"The air was absolutely calm and con-
ditions were almost ideal
Evening star., 1936-06-13
Chaco Armistice Celebrated.

BUENOS AIRES. June 13. (P).-In
celebration of the first anniversary of
the armistice in the Chaco war be-
tween Bolivia and Paraguay $4,000
school children paraded yesterday
through the streets of Buenos Aires.
They were addressed by President
Agustin Justo of Argentina and va
riouS diplomats.
Evening star., 1936-06-13
MAGICIANS ELECT DURBIN
Registrar of Treasury Chosen for
Eleventh Term.

BATAVIA, N. Y, June l3 (P1.-The
international convention Of magi-
clans ended yesterday with the re-
election as president Of w. w. Durbin
of Washington, registrar of the United
States Treasury. This will be his
eleventh term.
Other officers: Vice presidents, A.
Harry Cecil, Detroit; Executive Com
mittee, Percy Abbott, Colon, Mich, and
F. C. Thaneyer, Los Angeles.
Highpoint, N. c., was chosen for next
years convention.
Evening star., 1936-06-13
DR.. BOWMAN DIES

Was Former Professor of Logic at
Princeton University.
GLASGOW. Scotland, June IS. up
Archibald Allan Bowman, SO, pro-
fessor of moral philosophy at Glas-
gov University and former professor
of logic at Princeton University in the
United States, died yesterday.
DR.. Bowman, serving as captain in
the British army during the World
War, was wounded and captured by
the Germans in the Spring of 1918.
While in prison he wrote "Sonnets
from a Prison Camp"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-22
SECRETS OVER
FOR IRISH SQUAD

CHICAGO, Oct. %. UR)-"Secret
practice" is over for Notre Dame.
From now on the Irish have to come
out in the open with all their guns.
Through strategical handling by
Coach Elmer Layden, Notre Dame
has been able to hold secret prac-
tice" in its little brown-brick sta
dunn at South Bend right down
through mid-October, win three
games and keep everyone guessing
over their true strength.
But Notre Dame leaves South
Bend tonight for Pittsburgh, and
before 2 crowd of $1,000 in the
Pitt stadium Saturday the Irish will
have 10 shoot the works against the
Partners.
Estimates on the Notre Dame
team from hodge, -podge of con-
tradictions.
Coach Elmer Layden says: The
team is still a mystery The Pitt
game viii serve as a test but will
not establish the team one way OF
the other"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-22

ed the decision the night he drop
ped his crown.
Apadacka's brilliant record in San
Diego has not impressed the valley
Negro, as the Ell Centro Bomber
has been knocking over the best
navy fighters with comparative
ease In his last few battles.
Graves singing left and new
right hand punch will be tried out
tonight with Apadacka as the target
for the kayo blows. The Ell Centre
Negro, however will undoubtedly
have quite a bit of trouble in at
tempting to land his favorite
punches as the Marine is noted for
his outstanding boxing ability.
Willard Big Boy Hogue will tangle
with George King in the semi
windup. Both fighters are classy
amateurs and are capable of mix
ing il at top speed for the full dis
tance.
Jolting Joe Villegas, who packs
the most terrific punch seen in the
valley, will take on a tough marine,
Private Black, in the sixth battle.
Villegas has shown great improve
ment since he dropped a close de-
cision to Larry Ledford and should
take the Marine in stride tonight.
Other bouts: Shorty Hogue VS..
Mende Marquee, Ernie Burgi VS..
Tex Rickerts, Loudermilk VS.. o.
Brien, Naples VS.. Smith, and B.
Smith VS.. Vasquez.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-22
W. S. Taylor
Heads List
On Guesses

Coach w. S. Taylor, who faltered
in last weeks prognostication con-
test, managed to hold his lead in
the composite scoring with record
of 27 hits and only eight misses
A. A. Moline hold second place
and Bragg and w. D. Mayfield are
tied for third place honors.
The composite scores will be kept
throughout the season and the per-
son with the highest percentage will
be given grand prize for their eff
forts. In order to be eligible for the
grand prize prognosticators must
enter at least three-fourths of the
contests.
Listed below are the leaders in the
composite standings.
There is still time to enter this
weeks contest and win two tickets
to the Holtville-El Centro game next
week. Fill in your selections in the
coupon below and mail or bring the
predictions to the football contest
editor. All selections must be turned
in by Thursday night