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Smyrna times., 1936-02-13
STATE P.T.A. TO MEET HERE
plans Being Made For Session at
school Auditorium on April 4

school Auditorium on April 4
Plans are being made for the an
nual convention of the Delaware
Parent-Teacher Association which
will be held in Smyrna on April 4.
The executive committee, headed
bv Mrs. Robert P. Robinson, has
invited former president, Howard
II. Ennis, of Stockley to serve as
chairman of the nominating com
mittee. The officers elected in
April will serve for a two-year
period. Local PARENT Teacher As
sociations are invited to send in
nominations for the consideration
of the committee.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-13
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. EIma M. Turner Dies at Home
of Daughter on Frazier Street

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Mrs. Elma Murray Turner, II
years old, wife of James S. Turner,
died Saturday night at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Thomas H.
Lamb, with whom she made her
home. She had been in failing
health and death was due to a
heart attack. Her husband, min
ing engineer, is now in Temisco,
Mexico. He was notified of her
death, but was unable to reach
here in time for the funeral ser
vices, which were held Tuesday
at 7:30 p. m, in the FAIRIES funeral
parlors. The Rev. F. NJ. Barton, of
st. Peters Episcopal Church, Of
ficiated Interment was made yes
terday "wednesday at p. m, at
St. Luke's cemetery, in Newtown,
Pa. Mrs. Turner was a commun-
icant of st. Peters Episcopal
Church, was a good woman and led
an exemplary life. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Everett Longshore, of Newtown,
and is survived by, besides her
daughter above mention, one son.
James Edward Turner, of Smyrna.
Three sisters, Mrs. David Worrell,
of Davisville, Pa, Miss Ida Long
shore, of Newtown, Miss Sarah
Longshore, Of Philadelphia, and a
brother, Frank Longshore, of Phil
adelphia, also survive.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-13
ASBURY MITE SOCIETY ELECT
Mrs. Harry W.Sherwood Heads Or

Mrs. Harry W.SherW0Od Heads Or
ganization As Its President
The Mite Society of the Asbury
NJ. E. Church held their annual
election ON Wednesday, February
5th, and elected the following of
ficers for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Harry w. Sherwood;
Vice-president, Mrs. Norman w.
Coleman; Secretary, Mrs. James
". Wright; Treasurer, Mrs. Char
les Handy.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-13
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Rev. Nj. A. Mayer, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week

nUunceS SSrVIctS fOr the WEEK
Next Sunday evening at the Naz-
arene Church there will be a guest
speaker. The congregation is urg-
ed to turn out at 7:30 and give him
welcome. Regular services next
Sunday as follows: Sunday School,
9:45 a. M; preaching, IL a. m;
Children's meeting, 6 p. M; even
ing prayer and praise, o'clock;
preaching at s p. m. Mid-week
prayer meeting every Thursday
night at the Church at 7:3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-13
AoA' MEMORIALS
! Wass,n,.y aSroay Evening win Be
i igt0n and Jiroo,

r Aneriose0i se0il and Lincoln
| Fs5,,ualn = lne Legion Room MO-
h i i,sly rssI T. at 8 p. m. Feb Feb
! tas Isal esIssAIa. sAnaeacanism month, nth
fhgton ns,,cans' .ns birthdays:
fnea q .s. and Lincoln. The
\ Dstsr.Aa - .Aamericanism and Ma
|ars. Paplii,.M Mrs. = Rena Morris
fsd a ,,ns naa. Matthews, have
|usltd nd | an are urssS ursstsstlng u s,,p pro
Faary : s,aal Entertaining the I,rnu. J,,rior
: Group at this i meeting sealog
Smyrna times., 1936-02-13
Mrs. Gilbert Spruance, Philadelphia

Mrs. Florence Hennings Spru-
ance, wife Of Gilbert Spruance, a
native of Smyrna, who died at her
home, 1854 Crittenden street, Mt.
Airy, Philadelphia, Wednesday night
Continued From Page Five)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Each year as warmer weather be- gins in Connecticut and as travelling door. door vendors make their way from southern into more north- erly sections of the country, there is likely to be brought to light new variations of the old "gaS savers" which are guaranteed" to save the purchaser money on her monthly service bill, but these devices rather than saving money are actually more costly since they interfere with efficient operation of appli- ances, gas companies in this state warned today.
 Gas companies have available rec ports of thorough Investigations made into the value of various gas saving devices by the American Gas association laboratory since 1928, and stand ready to advise any pros- pective purchaser of any of these "gadgets." Company employees will gladly explain about them, and, if they arc consulted few will be de- luded by the claims made by sales men selling such devices.
 "GaS Saver"
 Tn practically all cases investigat. cd by the A. c. A. laboratory, the use of Q "gas saver" was found to result in the creation of Q hazardous performance. Every such device was found to violate at least one prin- ciple of good combustion equipment design. In no instance was the em- ployment of Q so-called gas saving device found to be beneficial. The contrivances were found to increase the amount Of gas necessary to do a given cooking or heating job rather than to reduce 1t, since they caused decrease in the efficiency of the gas appliance with which they were used.
 The alleged "gas saver" mechan- isms vary all the way from cheap handmade attachments to devices selling at prices as high as SIP to $l5 or more each. They include con- triVances for installation in gas lines around or over gas burners, or in the fiue pipe from gas appliances, as well as attachable solid tops. So- called "new" gas saving attachments have invariably been found to be the same old "gadgets" varied only in appearance or minor detail.
 Decision Favored
 Two years ago, makers of "gas saver" brought suit against a southern gas company for advising it's customers against use of one form of many similar devices. Wit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
YOUNG RACKETEER
 GIVEN JAIL TERM
New Britain Man, w h o Passed Bogus Check
 Here, Also Fined

A New Britain youth, alleged to have worked in cities throughout the state, including Waterbury, Q racket whereby he attempted to de- fraud tobacco dealers, was fined Q total of $200 and costs and sen- fenced to six months in jail by Judge William F. Wrynn in Wal lingford borough court yesterday. Two others alleged to have been in- volved were given suspended tudg- ments.
 The youth, Raymond Cianfione, 27, was identified by Melvin Bron- son, clerk in the Nastri Brothers Tobacco Company, as the man who ordered $265.50 worth of tobacco sent to Eagles hall here and at- tempted to pay for 1t with fraud- ulent check. Detective Cornelius Shanahan and Bronson went to wallingford Monday to identity Ci- anfione,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
"Cas Savers" Costly
 Investment To Many
Use of Devices Result in Hazardous Performances
 Supreme Court Decision UphOlds Company

nesses for the plaintiff testified that their gas bills had been de- creased by the installation of the device, but the defense readily showed that not only were the dee creases of c seasonal nature but al- 50 that the same result could have been obtained more readily by ad- justing the appliance and meter cock to decrease the flow of gas. Naturally, less gas would flow from the meter but with the flow dc- creased longer time was required for cooking and heating purposes, so that the cost was actually in- creased. The lower court rendered Q verdict in favor of the gas com pany, which was later sustained by the Supreme Court.
 In Q report issued to It's nlenl- Der companies at that time, the American Gas Association said: Gas consumers should no longer be tempted to waste their money for useless devices advertised and sold on the claim that gas con- sumption will be reduced"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
GARDEN

"Tango," the new Invincible pie ture at the new Garden theater, IS the picture that takes the bunk out of advertising. From the amusing scene in which Treasure Mcclure first disrupts the efforts of a couple of copywriters who are trying to compose a theme song for their broadcast program to the equally amusing and satisfying climax. "Tango" exposes the whole works. At times hilarious. frequently dra- matic, always Illuminating, this ex- cellent screen version of Vida Hurst,s great novel, tells the real story that lies behind the adver- tisements you see in the newspapers and magazines and the posters that scream their messages along the roadways.
 Marian Nixon, charming as ever makes an excellent Treasure MIG. Guire, showing here for the firsl time that she is a dancer Of nc mean accomplishments. Among the others in the leading roles are Chick Chandler, Matty Kemp, Marie Pre- vost, Warren Hymer and Herman Bing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
STATE

Again Warner Brothers State theater scoops the entertainment field by bringing to Waterbury Edna Ferber's memorable romance and drama Show Boat" with the lingering melody and rhythm of Jerome Kerns music. This 1936 version of the Broadway stage pro- duction comes to the State on Saturday.
 Irene Dunne and Allan Jones have the title roles of Magnolia and Ravenal while Charles Winninger plays Captain Andy, genial river snowman. Helen Westley plays his straightlaced wife.
 "Show Boat" is filled with music and dancing and heart throbs. The popular Helen Morgan, as Julie sings several delightful songs. Paul Robeson, noted baritone, gives res- onant voice and robust life to his role, with e chorus of POO singers providing magnificent musical eff. fects in the background. A cast oi $500 people gives reality and sweep to the production.
 Besides the sureflre songs that are inseparable from "Show Boat, there are three new Jerome Kern Oscar Hammerstein tunes.
 High stepping beauties in a dozen captivating dances give further rhythmic charm to the picture, al. rected by James Whale.
 At the State you will be en. chanted by Show Boat" music You will be enthralled by It's TO. nance and thrilled by it's drama "Show Boat" will echo in youi thoughts as the most glorious offer ing that ever fioated on the river of memory.
 Manager Julia M. Smith has ar. ranged . mammoth special sur. rounding program to accompany thii outstanding hit of the pear. Per. formances to-day and tomorrow conclude the engagement of "spe. cial Investigate" with Richard Dix also Ursula Parrott's Brilliant Mar. riage" with Joan Marsh. It's al ways comfortably cool ct the popu. lar State theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
h 7he Local 7heaters
POLl's

Today and tomorrow are the last opportunities you will have to sec the double-feature program at Polls that was 50 good that 1t hae to be held over.
 "Petticoat Fever" with Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy has amused Poli patrons with thd hilarious situations that develop during this unusual picture. Taken in Labrador, 1t shows Montgomery working as wireless operator, isoI lated from white people and espe1 cially white women. When Myrna Loy's airplane runs out of fuel and lands near him he is 50 delighted that he holds her virtual prisoner by refusing to send messages for aid. She eventually succumbs td 1 his gracious love making and things look rosy until Montgomery's for1 mer girl friend arrives on the sceneI You will laugh heartily at this fast moving, fnirth-making comedy. Tho beautiful Myrna Loy and Robert Montgomery make a fine team and their respective roles in "Petticoat Fever" give them amply oppor1 tunities to display their talents.
 "The Unguarded Hour" played by Loretta Young, Franchot ToneI Lewis Stone and Roland Young is considered the outstanding dramat1 ic picture of the present season.
 "screeno" will be played this eve1 ming at Q D, m, Have you played this new innovation? If you havd you have already made your date at Polls for tonight. If you haven't come on down and see why Sc many people play "Screenc" and enjoy it's entertainment, its thrills and its profit. Everyone has an equal chance to share in all.
 Two more great pictures will be presented on the same program starting Saturday. "A Message to Garcia" with Wallace Beery, John Boles and Barbara Stanwyck and "A Connecticut Yankee" with that beloved star Will Rogers and Myrna Loy.
 Boyes is the man entrusted with the message to Garcia, somewhere in the tropical part of Cuba. Aided by Beery, Q clownish renegade, he sets of into the dangerous jungles until they meet Barbara Stanwyck who offers to lead them to Garcia.
 The hardships and adventures these three share together take UT the major portion of the picture Miss Stanwyck is wounded and Jeff behind as Boles presses on. When Beery inadvertently leads Boles intt the trap of Hale, spy, the roisterj ing climax is contrived with Beerl leading Garcia'S forces to hil friends rescue.
 Will Rogers in "A Connecticu| Yankee" is playing a return engage| ment at the request of hundred who want to see thsi great and bel loved actor again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
STRAND

With Warner Baxter contributing his finest performance of a long and distinguished screen career, Robin Hood of Fl Dorado" begins three day engagement at Warner Brothers Strand theater today headlining another great double feature program.
 The story of Joaquin Murrieta, as depicted in Robin Hood of El Dorado" is the story of one of the California SpaniardS who was brok- en under the iron heel of American invasion on the heels of the discov- cry of gold. Painted with bold strokes on a romantic canvas, 1t finds opportunity to present a drama of romantic glamour that is vital entertainment.
 The picture is definitely one of the new seasons finest offerings and is recommended without reser- vation.
 Supporting Warner Baxter are such screen luminaries as Ann Lor- ing, Margo, Bruce Cabot. J. Carroll Naish, Eric Linden, Edgar Kennedy and Harvey Stevens.
 The companion feature Is Snow ed Under" the i've star final word in laugh hits, with George Brent 0enevieve Tobin, Patricia Ellis and Frank McHugh.
 Sunday brings Small Town Girl with Janet 0aynor and Robert Taylor also Irwin 6. Cobb in "Ev. erybody's Old Mag"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
COURT PROBLEMS
 TO BE DISCUSSED
Judges and Prosecutors to Seek Solutions at Meet.
 ing Monday

It is hoped that many of the prac- tical difficulties faced by c court prosecutor in presenting cases of motor law violation for trial will be subject for general discussion by Judges and prosecutors of town, city, borough and police courts when they confer with the wovernors commission on street and highway safety ct the Hotel Taft in New Haven, Monday, May 18th.
 The enforcement committee of the commission believes, as the re- suit of its study of the problem that there are unnecessary difficult ties in the prosecution of such cases because of the practice of booking the Violator of motor law on spe- cific charges at the time of his or her arrest.
 Tn the light of subsequent inves. tigation intothe accident by police or from coroner's reports, these charges as first made are frequent. ly later reduced by the prosecutor tc charges of lesser degree, and the committee finds; yet the public knowing only of the fact of Q re- duced charge, is often nlislead into the assumption that this is the re- suit of liking"
 From its survey of enforcement procedure the commission learni that Q method of booking violatori in the first instance on Q general charge of violation of motor vehi. cle law" is being practiced in Stam- fodr and some other communities.
 This latter method avoids the di- lemma of later having to change the charge to Q lesser one, and, and, the commission understands, so carries O greater certainty of conviction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Cleaning up the spindle Mrs. Percival E Dixon of the First Baptist church has accepted proposition to teach in the Christian leadership summer school at the Plainvie Camp Ground in Forestvlle It will be one week assignment from June 2l to June 2I. Grand Master of Masons Rev. Arthur F. Lewis of Naugatuck
 guest of the State Council at dinner at the Hotel Bond in Hartford Monday night. My sympathy is extend ed Mrs Minnie Prescott in the death of her sister, Mrs Pauline Kropf of Hartford Attorney Chase Kimbal told the Connecticut Council of International Relations at the Shuttle Meadow Brook Club in New Britain Mon
 day that the Council has received $250 its share of the peace bond sale in this state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Ask vour dad, he'll remember.

Ask your dad, he'll remember one o1 the la nous Cherry Sisters is dead Or perhaps we should say the least famous of the Cherry Sisters is dead
 Elizabeth Cherry is dead at 6 Her part in what has always been hailed the "worlds worst act was trivial and of short duration She never carried on like her sisters Fife and Adde who last year essayed turn in Broadway night-spot. <. The Cherry Sisters in their day were the type that invited stray cabbage tur nip or perhaps nice, juicy tomato. And manys the time they were greeted with such missiles their act travelled its way here and there The girls came from Iowa to Broadway to reform the town via vaudeville act of songs They never succeeded in doing this but did make pretty decent living for themselves, that they living in modest fashion to-day back home in Ioway It is recalled that in some theaters kind- hearted managers placed in front of the stage to break the fruit and vegetable barrage that had become part of their act No one has ever really revealed how bad the Cherry Sisters were from an entertainment standpoint. To have lived down through the ages and still be remembered you'd almost think they'd have had to be good Evidently there degree of terri bleness which, if attans it, assures fame and i'm mortality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
N. U. s. J. 2l

The third monthly business meet. ing of Unit No. 2l of the Nationa Union for Social Justice will be helc this evening in the Hopeville schoo gymnasium on Piedmont street at o'clock. Edward Fox will preside The meeting will be followed by { card social.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Gathered at random .. Junior Lieutenant Roland H. Dale, Hartford boy and former member of the Viking Club of the Central Y, snguary honored by being presented his wings at the Naval Air Base at Pensacola Florida last week Roland member of the 1853 Annapolis class renewed many local acquantances over of Willow street. . . MT. and Mrs Daniel Hayward and Mr. and Mrs June Cranda now receiving their mall in Oakve Ray Shove, ST. is able to sit up now after Lane pretty American Brass office worker has said yes to william Prit of Wikesbarre, Pa and the ring cere-
 ony is set for June 27 Eddie Keenan, looking fit bass vo at 287 pounds will reenter the Soldiers Hospital in Newngton tomorrow for final checkup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Hats off to the 1882 class of Crosby High school Anxious to keep alive the blue and white spirit of four years ago the first reunion of the group has been arranged for Waverly Inn June H. The girls and boys of that class hope to make the event an annual social function and keep contacts with their fellow classmates now in higher institutions of learning and varied walks of life alive George Guilbert and Fred Zaborosy have been named co.chairmen of the dinner dance with Janice Packer handling the program and entertain ment end and Ann Ciminera taking care of tickets. This quartet is leaving no stone unturned in making next months venture memorable One
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
Tall Tower
 Topics
pHoo1E FOR YoUI
Bx THE MAN IN THE TOwER

Oh well, who cares, what of itl A couple of phooies for you, Pipe down, skip 1t, and 50 forth, Take any of these you choose. That's right, okay, okie doke, oh yeah and nerts to yousel All these may be pain in the neck But you'll find them in the news. Goody goody for you, goody goody for mel Bye, we'll be seein' you too; The best you get if you want to talk nice Is, who cares and phooie for you!
 FEM. EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Here and there. ... Red Gladney, the demon printer is quite proud of his doube.column sports chatter which occupies conspicuous spot in the cur rent issue of the Voice of the Hill, the Washington Community Club monthly publication. Waterbury tavern-keeperS who can't keep patrons away from their bars which they can't be served drinks under Connecticut law should try the stunt we've nos tced in other cities heavy pane of glass is set along the front edge of the bar, thus preventing service across it or resting the elbows along the top of it,
 Pat Wallace is getting primed for tOnsillectomy which will be performed on him the end of this week.
 Billie Moriarty will the democratic state con- vention in New Haven this week for the Democrat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14
THOUGHT FOR MEMORIAL DAY

"The untitled drums sad roll has beat The soldiers last tattoo; No more on lifes parade shall meet The brave and daring few. On Fame's eternal camping-ground Their silent tents are spread. And Glory guards with solemn round The hivouac of the dead"
 Theodore O'Hara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Runcorn. England, has collected $5. 900, 900 in taxes, and no one in th| city owes taxes or rent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

1VVHHe- ~ u"e"u V "u' S'0'' " ""F O"'S"V' HUSKY and happy with their second birthday only two A weeks distant the Dionne quntuplets fully capable of dealing with their milk problem Here you see them handling their glasses, ceremony performed four times day. The radiant health of the five blossomng little girls is clearly shown at meal times in the nursery when food disappears with startling rapdty toast to the quin tupets second brthday Watch the Waterbury Democrat for new exclusive pictures of the babies getting ready
 for their birthday party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Two squadrons of bombing alr- planes have been ordered by
 Sweden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

Signs of spring. streetful of bustling women ahaking dstops out of various second-story windows
 Little boys and girls carrying punches of lacs to the school teacher. Pronounced activity among the bird population of the neighborhood nests built (Dd YOU ever see Baltimore oriole go to work on grape vne tearing long shreds of bark from it?)
 The familiar white icecream trucks tinkng through the outskirts at dusk The crack of bat on ball from every empty lot and the shr cry of excited youngsters acquiring the why's and wherefores of our great national pastme The sweet smell of spring blossoms on the heavv night air Subdued cries of little tots the night closes in and bedtime protests voiced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-14

England now has l5O laws which cuold be broken by q motoEist.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-08-27
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FOLLOWING
THROUGH

Key West won their first game
in the Tournament from the Coca
Cola nine at Miami Tuesday night.
The final score was IL to 8. 1t
was ragged game. The locals
made eight miscues and the Soda
Water boys three.
The locals got IL hits to their
opponents nine. The hits for the
locals were made as follows: Hale,
three in five trips to the plate
Ubieta, none in four times up.
Sterling, one in five chances
Kerr, two out of five; Mccarthy
two out of three; Ingraham, one
out of four; Woodson, two out OF
four; Higgs, none in one time al
bat; A. Lunn, one out of four
Clark, none in two tries.
Hale and Sterling hit homers
Ubieta hit a sacrifice and stole q
base; Lunn struck out and walk
ed four; runs were scored by
Ubieta, Mccarthy and Ingraham
two each; Hale, Sterling, Kerr
Woodson and Clark, one each.
The writer picked them to bal
in the same order as they did with
the exception of Ubieta who was
added to the club in Miami.
This leaves the following clubs
to play for the East Coast cham
pionship: Fort Lauderdale, Pro
tectu, Dunn Bus, Miami Beach
Civic All-Stars and Key West
Last night Fl. Lauderdale played
Dunn Bus and Miami Beach play
ed the All-Stars.
Tonight, the winner of the Fl
Lauderdale-Dunn Bus game play
Key West, and the winner of the
All Stars-Miami Beach game plays
Protectu.
Then the winners play for the
championship Friday night.
l sincerely hope that the loca
boys come through but if they
don't I hore Protectu will be The
next state champion, for they have
two local boys on their squad
Baker and Albury.