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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

the season and the Platts Mills team
were runners up in the Pomperaug
circuit. This should be a good
game for baseball enthusiasts.
On Sunday afternoon, Sept. goth,
another benefit game Is being ar
ranged by Coach Gus Metz. The
team for this attraction has not US
yet been decided upon.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

ing the meeting to take place on
Friday evening. Among other Of
ficers who expressed confidence In
the success OF the occasion are: Mrs.
Ella Keavney and Miss Anna Nc
Dcnough, recording and financial
secretaries ana MRS. Joseph Blum,
treasurer.
Chairmen Of the various COM
nittees who will file their reports
IN Jude: President George Ryan,
general chairman: Alderman I'd
ward ]. Fitzgerald, quoits; Michael
Lynch, "46"; Harry X. Cashin, re-
treatments; and Arthur J. Lunny,
sports. Ti
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
OREGON VOLCANOES

Bend, Oregon - Cup ~ Evidence
Of more volcanic activity. Is found
near here IN the upper Deschutes
River country and the lava cast
forest in the Paulina foothills than
IN any other part OF the world,
thinks John q. Doerr, Jr., Crater
Lake National Park geologist.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
AGED THOMASTON
WOMAN SUCCUMBS

Thomaston, sept. e--Mrs. Gather
Inc Ryan, 10. one Of the oldest res
idents OF the town, died last eve
ming at her home following long
illness. She resided here for the past
40 years.
The funeral will be held from the
home Friday morning at $3.50 o'clock
to st. Thomas church at 9 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

day. wednesday and I10
nights throughout the Bowling
son.
IN order to arrange our tcIlsdu4
we are requesting al those who W|sH
to bowl, TO let us know ct the
ONCE on Or before gepteuber Is
The committee IN charge Of bowl
ing will be ;,s follows; George AZ
Warner, chairman, Louis T'TianQ.
william Chittenden and Alec wall
ker.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
SHORT CIRCUIT

Fire caused by a short circuit in q
car owned by Hampton Stewart was
extinguished by flremen at 6:37
o'clock this morning. The alarm
was rung In from box q and
Engines 1 and 2 from headquarters
responded.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
Political Gossip ::

ton will be broadcast widely.
Notice Of the broadcast which
will be made over the Red Net
work Of the National Broadcast
ing Company from Topeka. Kan
sas, is contained in a letter to
young republican leaders through
out the state from J. Kenneth
Bradley, Of Westport, National
Federation president. State chair
man Goodsell and Miss Mary Ar
rigoni of Durham, state vice
chairman, have been invited by
Mr.. Bradley and Fred Seaton,
president Of the Kansas Young
republicans who are arranging,
with the National Federation, for
the rally and broadcast, to be
present In Topeka to hear Mr..
Landon personally. Neither will
be able to make the trip, however,
due to the active program which
is being carried on in the state
at the present, Mr.. Goodsell said.
Secretary Of State DR.. G John
SAITH has begun the distribution
Of the Connecticut state register
for 1885. It Is bound In blue, just
as was the 1885 edition, and con-
tains $50 pages, which Is slightly
less than the 1885 register. A
review Of the tercentenary cele-
bration m included In the book.
Some statistical and informa-
tionaI material omitted in the
1885 issue TO leave room for ter
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

The democrats Of New Britain
reconstructed Probate Judge VIII
liam r. Mangan last night. To-
night the republicans Of New
Britain will hold their probate
convention and will endorse the
democratic incumbent. Judge
Mansan succeeded the late Judge
b. r. Gaffney and since ASSUME
ing his duties has built up o
strong following.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
'BINCoI

The Social club OF ST. Johns Ger
many Lutheran church viii meet at
the home Of mrs. A. w. Ahlherg Of
80 Bennett avenue tomorrow after
noon. pinochle and bingo will be
enjoyed after the business session,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

County Assumes Supervision for Sanitary Purposes
Fines Imposed for NOn.RegistratiOn Of Undertakings

bulletin called the attention Of town health officers and
Others to the recent regulation adopted by the New Haven
Department OF Health which prevents the future digging
Of wells unless registered with the local health department.
and states that such ruling accompsheS three desirable
detectives from the health viewpoint.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
NO MTJRDRR

Fremont, o, ~ (U.P.) ~ Investi-
cation into q "inystery grave" end
ca when Coroner %. w. Philo an
nounced that the mass Of hair found
in the grave was PIG bristles. 4
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
SEEK 10000 zoo hackers

Toledo - (U.P0-The Toledo Zoo
logical Society, which supports the
Toledo Zoo, has planned a cam
paign to enlist 1000 members.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

The right whales spout divides
near the summit, while the spout
Of the sulphur-bottom IS TALL
thick column.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

First steps towards reOrganizing
st. PatrIck's dramatic club win be
taken ut q meeting tonight at the
Lyceum at 8 o'clock 1t which
plans win be discussed for the
presentation Of several dramatic
and comedy offerings during the
approaching months. Among those
to address tonight's gathering will
be Rev. Bernard Foster, assistant
pastor. The cast will be under
the direction Of Major William ].
Shanahan who has occupied this
position for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

y Connecticut Young Republicans
are planning TO tune IN on the
special address Of Governor AL
fred NJ. Landon on q large scale
Friday aftc. noon. Sept. II, ct 8
O'Clock (D.eT.), Lewis u. Good
sell Of Bethel. Connecticut state
chairman, said today. Plans are
being made 10 hold local rallies
and meetings so that the message
Of the republican presidential
nominee 10 the youth Of the ma
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09
Secretary Of State

centenary features have been
included in the 1885 book and
have been brought up TO date.
A new feature, also, Is q new
map showing the congressional
and senatorial districts and the
counties. A portrait Of Governor
wilbur L. Cross has been added
TO the illustrations.
In Plainvllle a three-cornered
iight Is on In the republican ranks
for the post Of first selectman. The
candidates are James E. Usher,
incumbent, Edward r. Madeley
and Morris s. Corning. Usher de-
feated Madeley two years ago for
the nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

Former Mayor James F. Con-
merry Of Middletown Is seeking the
democratic mayoralty nomination
this year. He is being backed by
group calling themselves the
"Connery for Mayor Club" Ex-
Mayor Connery served as chief
executive Of Middletown from
1870 to 1924. He has also served
as clerk Of the city court and as
O member Of the common council.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

John 9. Cope, well known Brls-
tol manufacturer. will be . can
didate FOR che nomination as
representative at the coming
democratic eaucus, II has been
announced. IL h expected that
the other nomination for rep
resentatlve will so TO Thomas
N. Ryan who Is now completing
o term rs member Of the
house. Cope has refused to seek
the nomination n Representa-
tive Harry 9. Polhill, demo-
cratic member Of the house from
Bristol, wants TO be renominated.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-09-09

Judge Joseph Talbot Of Nausa-
tucis-is becoming the outstanding
candidate being mentioned for the
g. o. p. senatorial nomination in
the 18th district. Judge Talbot Is
county leader Of the Young Re-
publicans and during several years
past has been exceedingly active
In conjunction with 6. 0. p. az
fairs not only in the county but
In various parts Of Connecticut.
While he has not sought the nom
inaticn himself 1t is understood
that the party chieftains feel that
he would be q strong candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
UNION CITY BOY
 GETS FINE BREAK

Accused of stealing a car. Ben jamin Nistico. IS. of IS Prospect street. Union City, was placed on probation by Judge John F. Me- Grath in city court today when the owner of the automobile refused to testify against the youth. Michael Ficeto. of 49 South Leonard street, owner Of the car which NisticO was said to have taken in Watervlllc Wednesday night said the machine was undamaged and that he did not want the boy prosecuted.
 NistlcO who recently moved to Union City from Troy. N. F., was said t0 have been on his way back Co Troy in the car when arrested in Torrlngton. He was tried yesterday morning in T'orringt0n city court and fined s20 and costs on a charge Of driving without an operators license. He was brought back tO Waterbury by Detective Lieut.. Mat thew I. Balanda and Detective Wil- liam Foley. He will ba placed in the custody Of NaugailIck probation of- flceTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
Educational Classes
 At Y Prove Popular
Falcons Arrange Smoker and Entertainment Monday;
 Wilson A. (. Plan Business Meeting Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

This unit will meet tonight. The next affair will be @ social at the sodality headquarters next Monday night at which time there will be an interesting program of entertainment, speakers, beano, ping-pong, and refreshments. With the completion of the Lenten term dancing will be resumed. The com- mittee in charge of socials consists of Miss Mary Mazaika, chairlady: HedWiga Karpas, Eleanor Butnor, Anna Dovidaitis, and Hedwiga Stul- ginskas.
 The committee in charge of sew ing on Thursday nights, includes, Miss Jankauskas, Constance Ziburia Helen Proplas, Helen Shugzdinas Anna Shugzdinas and Mary Vit- | kauSkas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
TRIO OF SPEAKERS
 ADDRESS LEAGUE
Interesting Comments Are Made on Constitution
 Changes Traced

Attorney P. c. Smedlley, Edward H. Davis of the Scovill Manufactur- ing company and Attorney W. W. Gager last night addressed the members of the local League of Voters on The Constitution. In- sister, demands for certain types of legislation will be granted in some way or another even if the supreme court declares certain legislation to be unconstitutional, the women vot- CTS were told. Mir. Davis said that the demands will be met either by a loose interpretation of the consti- tuition or by amendments to 1t. He traced the changing idea of the types
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20

An interesting program for the remainder of the season was an- nounced today by Melville Kelly, director of the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A.. The W. P. A. educational program has been of great assistance the past few weeks, according to Dircc- tor Kelly. MT. Kelly stated mem- bership was not required for parti- cipation in lobby activity.
 The weekly program consists of: Monday, Community singing; Tues day, Educational pictures; Wednes- day. Forum: Thursday, the Com munity basketball league and dance Friday, class in photographic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
ENGINEERS HEAR
 NEW YORK GUEST

N. J. Connor, of the Babcock and Wilcox O., of New York, described the technical aspects of huge Boul- der dam at an Illustrated lecture given last night before 200 members of the Waterbury section, American Society of Mechanical Engineers. MT. Connor showed Q number of slides, and displayed five reels of motion pictures.
 He explained how many difficult problems were solved as construc- ton of the dam got underway and the many technical difnculties that were overcome by the engineers in charge of construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
Plan Bowling Match

Plans for a bowling match against the 25 man post office team were discussed by members of the L. I. P league at their regular match games last night. Arrangements for rolling the games at St. Joseph's alleys Tuesday night were completed by former Deputy Sheriff John w Jenusaitis, president of the league Refreshments will be served the winners after the games, at the ex- pense of the losers. The l.. I. P bowlers anticipate Q victory, Q good match game and good time at the expense of the post office team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
Wilson A. 0. Meeting

WIISOh N. Cs WeeLIhK
 There will be an important meet ing of the Wilson A. c. at the club rooms Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Plans will be made for a celebration to mark the third anniversary of the club in May and also for the approaching baseball season. The Wilson's will sponsor a fast team during the 1886 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20

chemistry; Saturday, Junior basket ball league.
 officers of the Falcons club an- nounced the club will sponsor a variety smoker and entertainment with Q basketball game at the hut gymnasium Monday night. Boxing bouts will be supplied by Ray Do- lan's stable plus singing and danc- ing. The program will begin at 7:30 o'clock.
 Among those to be heard from during the course of the evening will be Miss Helen Rocco, Francis Gran ato, Tony DeMeis and his Hill- Billies, Katherine Mastriano, Ralph Passaro and Charles Cichetti.
 The committee in charge consists of Frank Berardi, chairman; An gelo Laudisi, James zingarelli, and Anthony Dantino. Officers of the Falcons Club are Vito Cammisa, president; Peter Galullo, vice-pres- ident; Tango Dantino, secretary, and Frank Berardi, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
Mt. Carmel Meeting

The Holy Name Society of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will meet tonight at St. Josephs alleys after bowling and visit the home of the late Teresa Ortelle on Wilson street. The group will meet at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20

of legislation considered necessary, from the days of the American Rev. olution to the present time.
 Attorney Gager expressed the opinion that the supreme court should pass on laws enacted by con- gress. Attorney Smedley said he fa- vors a more liberal interpretation Of the constitution than Mir. Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
IO Marianannlis

Edward Povalaitis, John Yankau- skas and Charles Ignotas, left yes- terday to attend the classes at Marianapolis College in Thompson for the remainder of the term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-20
Children of Mary Active

St. Josephs Children of Mary sodality will remain active until the warm weather season according to an announcement by Miss Anna Jankauskas president. She indicated the popularity of the Thursday sew ing classes and of the socials con- ducted Monday night of each suc- ceeding week. The unit also con- ducts an inter-group volley ball league in the hall of the Congress avenue school every Friday evening.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
Metropolitan Opera Packed
-Four Times in Opening Week

as an oratorio.
There were two debuts In connec-
ton with the opera.
Maurice de Abravanel. a Portuguese
conductor. was In the pit with the
reorganized Metropolitan Opera for
the first time DR.. Herbert Graf,
Viennese stage director who won re-
nown for his staging of the Salzburg
music festivals. gave the opera set
ting which heightened the climaxes
of the Samson tragedy and furnished
the American ballet a lush Oriental
background for the 'Bacchanale" epi-
sode.
For the Metropoitan's second week
there are three debuts and 'first."
Stella Andreva. a British soprano.
will make her debut as Gilda in
"Rigoletto' Monday night. Arthur
Carron. English tenor, will have .
debut in "pagliacci."
Sydney Rayner, a native Of New
Orleans, who has sung in Europe and
during the Metropolitan Spring sea-
son. will have his debut in "Cavalleria
Rusticana."s
The FIRST" win be Nine. Vina Bovy's
singing of the title role in "Lakme, -
a role which Lily Pons has sung ef-
fectively at the Metropolitan hereto
fore. Nine. Bovy is Belgian born. and
had her debut with the Met last week
in La Traviata."
Evening star., 1936-12-27
amendment DRIVE
ION CONGRESS NEAR
Ashurst Plans to Resubmit
Economic Control
Measure.

As the date for the convening Of
Congress approaches. indications are
that proposed constitutional amend
ments to add to the legislative powers
of Congress will make the session .
busy one for the Senate Judiciary
Committee.
Senator Ashurst, Democrat, of
Arizona, chairman of the committee,
Is preparing to reintroduce one Of the
most important Of these proposals, de-
signed to give Congress broader au-
thority to make laws to regulate
agriculture. commerce. industry and
labor.
The chairman said yesterday he ex-
pected . number Of proposals to amend
the Constitution would be put for.
ward, and added that every amend
ment would be given serious consid-
Grafton.
When he first offered his amend
ment near the close Of the last ses-
sion, in June, Senator Ashurst told
the Senate its 'seven operative words,
to regulate agriculture, commerce. in
dustry and labor are ample to grant
to Congress the power. with some
limitations, to make such laws as
were recently declared by the Supreme
Court Of the United States to be be-
yond the power of Congress to enact.
Evening star., 1936-12-27

Hammer, Beltsville. Md; E. D. Nc
Allister, Smithsonian Institution: F..
B. Chandler, College Park. Md: c.
w. Emmonds. Institute of Health:
Watson Davis, Science Service. Joseph
Mayer. Library Of Congress; Raymond
J. Seegar. George Washington Uni
versity.
H. r. Morgan. Naval Observatory:
J. c. Forbes. Medical College Of vir-
ginia; Carl voeglin. J. M. johnson,
M. E. Maver and J. w. Thompson, Ma.
tional Institute of Health; L. r. Cur
tiss, Bureau Of Standards: A. H.
Thiessen. Alexandria, Va; L. J.
Briggs. H. Diamond. w. s. Hinman
and F. w. Dunmore, Bureau of
Standards; J. B. Kincer, Weather Bu-
reau: Theodore Koppanyi. Charles r.
Linegar and Robert Herrick, George
town University; r. J. Main, Medical
College Of Virginia. and H. B. Ander-
Won't, Public Health Service.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. December 26.-In an
opening week starred by l3 debuts and
Wagner music sung by the worlds
greatest German section. the Metro
politan Opera Co. has had to put out
the standing room only" sign four
times.
They've had to take 1t down soon
after it went up each time-as 400
stsndees thronged in and Rugged the
walls of the Nets orchestra section,
filling every available Granny.
Tonight's N Trovatore" brought
out the sign for the fourth time. The
popular concert tomorrow night Is
expected to raise the number Of
standees during the week to more
than 2,100.
With every seat in the many-tiered
Met filled. the standees crowded ca
pacity this afternoon for the first re-
vival of Saint-Saens' Samson ct
Delilah" since 1927, when 1t was omit
ted from the Metropolitan's repertory
after l3 seasons during which it was
played ~ times.
The beauteous Swedish mezZo-so'
prano, Gertrud Wettergren, and the
Belgian tenor. Rene MaiSon, sang the
title roles to repeated ovations for the
lyric music of the Saint-Saens opera.
which many times has been produced
Evening star., 1936-12-27

He elaborated on his view Of the
question yesterday BY referring to his
reply to . letter he received in opposi-
ton to the proposal. The Arizona
Senator said. In part:
II am not enamored OF attempts to
reach solution Of these questions by
indirection. II will not be satisfactory
to the American people for Congress.
by strained constructions. to attempt
to add to its powers I prefer the
direct method Of submitting to the
States the question as to whether they
desire to grant to Congress additional
powers. You may not favor my amend
ment but am sure you will agree that
there are frankness and manliness in
my proposal"
Evening star., 1936-12-27

ginia: H. P. K. Agersborg, National
Park Service; Mary e. Reid. National
Institute of Health; F. H. Walker,
Washington, D. c.: Robert F. Griggs,
George Washington University; w. r..
Chapline, Forest Service; Harold A..
Sem, University of Virginia; Charles
r. Read, Geological Survey; Allen s.
Pierce, Fredericksburg. Va: g. r.
Wendt, University of Virginia: G. M.
Shear. Blacksburg, Va; Jackson B.
Hester. Norfolk. Va: M. M. Parker,
Norfolk, Va; r. L. Carolus, Norfolk.
Va; L. B. Dietrich, Blacksburg. Va;
George r. Mansfield, Geological Sur
vey; B. E. Brunstetter, Beltsville, Nd
Burton E. Livingston, Baltimore,
Md; Lauren D. Anderson and Harry
G. Walker, Virginia Truck Experiment
Station; William Stuart, Washington;
Paul Bartsch, National Museum: Har-
old G. Bryan, National Park Service;
c. H. Kunspan. Bureau of Chemistry
and Soils; Norman Bekkedahl and
Lawrence A. Wood, Bureau of Stand
ards; L. L. Woods. jr.. Public Health
Service: w. j. Nolan. Washington,
d. c.; j. A. Hyslop. Washington, D.
c.; j. w. Bulger. Beltsville, Md; F..
M. Wadley, Washington, d. c.; M. p.
Jones. Washington. D. c.; H. H. Rich
ardson, Beltsville, Md; A. C. johnson
and Lon A. Hawkins, Beltsville, Md.
NJ. c. Swingle, Beltsville, Md; B. NJ
Gaddis, Washington, d. c.; E. 8.
Schultz, Floyd F. Smith, G. A. Weieer
and r. H. Nelson. Beltsville, Md;
Harry G. Walker, Norfolk Va; w. j.
Zaumeyer, Horticultural Research Sta
ton; S. J. Smucker. Washington; w.
M. Banfield, Washington; Freeman
Weiss and Thelma B. Post, Washing
ton; j. G. Harrar. Virginia Polytech-
mic Institute; Arthur G. Foster, WASH
ington; Harold T. Cook, Virginia
Truck Experiment Station: Carl C.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
1887 ERECTION SEEN
OF 450,000 HOMES
Housing Administrator Says In.
formation Indicates 500
Increase Over 1885.

Looking ahead. to 1897, Stewart Nc
Donald, the housing administrator,
foresaw yesterday possibility that
100000 homes would be built in that
year.
"On the basis Of all information at
our command" he said, there will be
an increase Of approximately so per
cent over the number built this year.
Tentatively, we believe that between
400. 1000 and 450, 900. non-farm dwelling
units will be constructed during the
calendar year 1887.
"The most careful estimate we can
make is that during the present year
about 270, 900 non-farm dwelling units
will have been constructed"
Mcdonald said his 1887 estimate
was predicated on certain assump-
Evening star., 1936-12-27

his father, John Faults. Christmas eve.
Detectives produced Q statement at
the hearing in which, they said, the
boy had admitted shooting his father
because he chased mother and threat
ened to punch her"
Evening star., 1936-12-27

tions-that incomes would remain level
or increase. that building costs would
not rise 80 precipitantly As to consti-
tute . major deterrent to building"
and that present funds for new con.
struction would continue to be avail
able.
Evening star., 1936-12-27
Boy Held in Fathers Staying.

PHILADELPHIA, December 20 (F).
-seventeen-year-old william Faults
heard Magistrate Thomas A. Conner
order him held today pending cor
oner's action on the fatal shooting of
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-28
Nenana Ice Likely Go Out Any Time Water Rising
Polling g In Primary
 Elections High As Citizens Co Polls

More interest seems to be manifest in the primary election in Nome today than for many years prior. When the polls opened this morning their was a goodly number on hand to cast their vote, and as the morn ing progressed more and more voters called for bal lots.
 The tide is strongly demo cratic and the small vote being cast for the republi- can ticket, is probably due in some measure to the fact that there is no local oppo- sition for senator or repre- sentatives, thus causing sev eral voters known as repub
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