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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
Editor, Tall Tower Topics:-

It may be true, we do not know,
 For it seems mighty queer
 You will have to discount high and low
 To get the Truth my Dears
 Extra! Extra! Wonderful story of Ginger Bread Cake The high cost of living has been partly solved in pleasant simbiOsis (WhOa: Emma) where they all live together twelve months of the year-HOme Sweet HOme The story has been bottled up too long and time for it to go to the Tower Now young folk, espe- ciay girls like to try their skill at cooking and en- deavOring to OutdO Mother succeed others don't One young lady tried her hand at cooking and all mem bers of the family running to the dentists and doctors for some time till improvement came. One eve ming Mother and Co. went out to do some calling etc., and left Kate at home to do sentrygO over the family Valuables Boy friend was very busy that night and just couldn't get over, he was playing solitaire, or sumpin Kate decided to make some Ginger Bread the batter, whatever 'tiS called was mixed She either placed too much of ingredient too little of an other else the Devil and all his mps got i'll the cake It placed in the oven and Kate settled down in nice easy chair with real true love story magazine which held her Spelbound The story came to an end like they all do and Kate remembered the cake. Quick ly she jumped up and almost had shock when view ing the extraordinary sight that met her eyes, The cake had swollen up and filled the oVen then burst the door open and creeping slowly the kitchen shaped like huge ingOt of steel Kate was beWdered, she seized huge knife and frantcaly sliced off huge junks but the she cut the more it continued to grow Pretty soon the kitchen and all the house was filled with Ginger Bread. Mother and Co. came home and found Kate still slicing and filling the garage. Mother listened attentvey to the story told by the plexed damse, family conference was held all kinds of ideas put forth to solve the mystery sug gested Black Magic, then bright mind suggested turning the gas off. This done and the cake stopped growing The authenticity of this story is not vOuched for, this is the way it fell aurcular friend. Anyway Kate terribly mean, with all that surplus Ginger Bread she never gave bt we send the tale along to the Tower for Readers to digest.-A. G. COSSHAM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21

CIeverIy penning what his accident and health policy meant to him brought Eric Breau of the South Main street Breaus $5 this afternoon Eric was notified that his letter forwarded to the national office the theme was one of the 10 throughout the country worthy of cash prizes in conjunction with National Health and Accident Week being observed this week. This afternoon he will receive his prize from R. L. Hawley, district manager of the Massachusetts Bond and Insurance Company here The companys officials in the main office in Chicago judged the entries which represented all parts of the country. Congrats ETC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21

rio and Police Commissioner Pa trick Cronan; fourth ward, Patrick J. McFadden, Jr., and Charles Po- pikas; fifth ward, James German and Raymond Grady.
 At the city convention thirty-six delegates to the state convention will be elected. The state session will take place in New Haven on May 18th and 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
BY JACK AMMAN TInifAH Ppega GkaR GtnSra~rmndavak

Hartford, Conn, April 21-(UP)-Despite gentle pres sure from the federal government only nine states in the union have unemployment insurance laws which met with the approval of the social security board
 Many of the other states has been suggested prob ably withholding legislation because of general talk that the social security act may be unconstitutional.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21

Among their souvenirs Almost gone to-day is the home over the front door of which could always be found rusty horseshoe. Some people go in TOT wagon-wheels, though, decorations two being used alongside the front door step at house we know for decorative railings Whatever has happened to the nagstone walks made from feldstones and even from moulded cement colored various hues, the old gravel walks are in the discard. You don't throw away your the early century, you polish lem up or have them re- plated and used for fancy fower-pot containers. e.. Gourds that grew along the garden wall and usually rotted away before anybody would take notice of them play prominent part in the decorative scheme of Mi ladys dining room to-day. They are sometimes coated with preservative to give them waxy finish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
WIDOW SPIDER THRIYEs

Willows, Cal. (U.P0-Rev. c. C.. Roberts caught a Black Widow spider last August and put it in a bottle for safety. Then he forgot about it. Recently he found the bottle again, with the Black Widow still hale and hearty, although ap- parently having had no food for seven months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
BEHIND | THE SCENESI
 WASHINGTON
eY RODNEY DUTcHER-i
Democrat Washington Correspondent

Signs That Big Business Foes of Roosevelt May Want to Bury Hatchet Are BObbing Up .. Power Trust Chang ing Its Strategy .. Lef- fingwen Speech Sounds Like a New Dealers . G. 0. P. Needs Victory Spur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
Tall Tower Topics
LINES FROM PARADISE LOST"
BIZ THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Thus with the year Seasons return; but not to me returns Day. or the sweet approach of even or morn, Or sight of vernal bloom or summers roSe Or hockS or herds, or human face divine; But cloud instead, and ever-during dark Surrounds me; from the cheerful ways of men Cut off, and for the book of knowledge tar Presented with universal blank Of Natures works, to me expunged and razd, And wisdom at one entrance quite shut out.
 MILTON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
Nine States Adopt
 New Insurance Law
Federal Government Using Gentle Pressure" to Pro-
 tect Unemployed -COnstftutiOnaIity Questioned

EDITORS with COnnecus prospective unemployment insurance to be drafted late this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-21
RAIN SONG

It IS not raining rain to me- It's raining daffodils; In every dimpled drop see Wild flowers on the hill The clouds Of gray engulf the sky And overwhelm the town; It is not raining rain to me- It's raining roses down. It is not raining rain to me But fields of clover bloom; Where any buccaneering bee Can find bed and room. A health unto the happy, A fig for him who frets It is not raining rain to me, It's raining violets.
 ROBERT 70
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
.CHOLLYS PLANS
 FORMAL OPENING
City's Newest, Most MOd- ern Rendezvous to Well
 come Public Saturday

Waterburians who like the best will have a new gathering place available beginning Saturday. For Saturday will bring the opening of "Cholly's," the city's newest and most up-to-date rendezvous, boast ing some of the most modern equip ment and features in the state of Connecticut.
 As genial host at "Cholly's will be none other than the popular Charles R. Schnitman, who is known and liked by so many Waterburians. At "Cholly's" one can get his favorite beers and his fayorite sandwiches, and enjoy them in an establishment of unsurpassed atmosphere. "Chol- ly's" sandwiches are justly famous, and those who haven't had them before are in for a treat from Sat- urday on.
 "Cholly's" is located at 234 South Main street, just beyond Grand street. Every bit of equipment is modern and new. One noteworthy feature is special process whereby the beer lines will be automatically cleaned each time that 8 keg is fin ished. The cellar at "Cholly's" is naturally chilled, one of the few places in the state boasting this feature. A hot water boiler has been installed to insure a steady supply of hot water, for the washing of glasses and other uses.
 The 32-foot bar at "Cholly's" has a real solid brass rail, and the beer cabinet and basins are made of gen. ulne German silver. The bar has 10 taps, to give patrons a wide choice of their favorite brands.
 The interior has been beautifully decorated in modernistic style. Mod ern restrooms are also provided, and decorated likewise in the modern motif.
 The popular Mir. Schnitman was previously located on Canal street, but was prevailed on by patrons to move into larger quarters 50 as to cater to a larger clientele. At "Chol- ly's" one can find the best and tastiest of sandwiches, as well as "Cholly's" own special wienies, banked with sauerkraut, and the best of beers as we'll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
Whoopee! Police Get Their Bovine!

Members of the police motor patrol, who may be called upon, and often are, for tasks ranging from the rescue of treed kittens to rendering judgment in fam fly disputes, assumed the role of cowboys early this afternoon in one of their most novel assign ments to date. It happened this way:
 A COW destined to become hamburg at the city slaughter house had other ideas. After 8 period of strenuous objection during which 1t ran several workmen ragged, the animal jumped into the rain swollen Naugatuck and made for the west shore.
 Emerging on the other side, dripping wet and fighting mad, 1t proceeded to terrorixe South Waterbury in a rampage in which 1t visited several streets impartially and scared an .dn- determined number of small children out of 8 years growth.
 Police headquarters was called and Officers Ovcrton and Me- Elligott dispatched In a motor patrol car. The officers caught up with the runaway near the Waterbury Brewing company. While Officer McEllig0tt crooned "The Last Roundup" Officer Overton used his service re- volver to put an end to the animal. Witnesses said 1t was done in the best Tom Mix man. ner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
TRIMBLE STARTS
 CREATIVE CLASS
First Corrective Costume Decoration Session to Be
 Held Tomorrow

What promises to be an innova- ton in classroom method will take place tomorrow night at Crosby high school when Walden Trimbles class in Creative and Corrective Costume Decoration will close the copybooks and turn from theory to the study of living models.
 Models have been selected from among MT. Trimble's own students. Those who will serve tomorrow night are: The Misses Ann and Mae Harty, of Summit street; Miss Mar garet Geddes, of Chestnut avenue; Miss Ethel Macdonald, of Platts Mills, and Miss Lucille Guilbert, of Baldwin street.
 The course will continue with these studies every Friday night for ten weeks. It is sponsored by the adult education program and is open to the public. Applicat tions are being received now either in person or by telephone by Edna Harmon, local WPA supervisor, at Crosby high school office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
Connecticut River Valley Area Unsafe,
 Notices Indicate
No Fear Entertained For Flood Effects LOcalIy-Naug atuck River Below Mark Established By Recent
 Flood Golf Lot Squatters Forced to Evacuate

While the floods which are in- undating large sections of the state will probably not affect the city or its immediate environs, precautions were taken by police and street de- partment authorities today.
 Police headquarters asked that motorists who contemplate trips this afternoon and tonight be warned by press and radio that the Connecti- cut river valley was in dangerous condition due to the bursting Of the Vernon dam at Vernon, Vermont.
 Although the Nauagtuck had not reached anywhefe near the flood proportions attained a week ago today, the little colony of squatters will not be allowed to return to their huts until all danger is be- lieved over, police said. Station WATR broadcast an account of the conditions throughout the state as received at police headquarters thls noon. The Winsted- d-Torrington and Winsted-New Hartford road, appar- ently the only ones affected at any uoirit near the city, were still closed late this morning, according to the state police broadcast.
 The bulletins also requested local police throughout the state to warn people to keep from bridges in the affected areas and to advise those on lowlands to move to higher ground. Radio stations were asked to broadcast the warning.
 Assistant City Engineer Charles Root stated today that all danger of the Naugatuck river reaching flood stages again had passed. The river, he said, was down many feet and within its usual channel al- though somewhat swollen from last weeks heavy rain and the wet weather of the past two days.
 Superintenden of Streets Thomas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

Mistiso was arrested by Torring- ton police after they had been ro- tified by local headquarters to be on the watch for the car. He was to be brought back here by detec- tives this morning, according to Chief Inspector William P. Keegan, and will be arraigned tomorrow morning in city court.
 Ten Cars Stolen
 The arrest of Mistiso adds one more to the growing list of cars re- covered by police in series of thefts which began over the weekend. Two more were reported returned to the owners yesterday, within Q short time after they were reported stolen. Several have been found in various sections of the city, un- damaged, and the arrest of two minor boys joyriding in NaugatucE in a stolen car Monday night leads to the belief that many of the thefts might be traced to a similar cause. The cars have been stolen since Sat- urday. All have been returned to the owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
D. OF l. PRESENT
 NOVELTY PROGRAM
Mrs. Charles Teller and Mrs. Susanne Curfa Feat-
 ture Irish Entertainment

,Merriment prevailed at the Irish program enacted last evening by the Daughters of Isabella in Hibernian Hall where a varied Celtic celebra- ton was enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. The affair was a huge social and financial suc- cess.
 The decorations were donated through the courtesy of Bart Quil- ter while Thomas Flanagan con- tributed the huge spotlight for the entertainers. The green hats, used in the parade last Sunday were turned over to the committee in charge by Joseph Mulville.
 "The Last Rose of Summer, " cleverly rendered by Mrs. Susanne Drufa, met with such tremendous applause the former music teacher in the parochial schols here, was called back for several encores. Mrs. Charles Teller three score and a half years old, scored in her inimi- table offering of Donegal and an Irish jig.
 Mary Brophy sang Dutch Col leen" and Mrs. Kay Johnson vocal ized, "Shake Hands With Your Un- cle Patty. Ann Wethered impressed in "Alice Blue Gown" while Jack and Billy Miller offered 8 dance specially. Arlene Cooke showed in a song and dance number while Dor othy Carney Dunn rendered "Brid- get OFlynn". The latter also filled one of the roles of endmen and di- rected the presentation.
 A skit entitled, Mike Lays Down the Law" featured Mrs. Marie Back ley and Mrs. Mary ORourke. Bea Shea, national officer was in charge of tickets and Mrs. Mary Ayotte as- sisted as pianist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
HARRY SIOLKA
 SHOWS PROGRESS

The name of Harry Siolka, 56, of Hopkins street, was removed from the danger list at St. Mary's hos pital today when his condition showed improvement Siolka's left arm was amputated Tuesday after he had been injured by falling against sharp blade during his work at the Albert Brothers junk yard at 20 Judd street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
SHANAHAN PASSES
 ENGINEERING TEST

Stephen J. Shannahan, son Of MT. and Mrs. John T. Shannahan of Lounsbury avenue has been notified that he has qualified to be Q pro- fessional engineer in the state Of New York.
 Mr. Shannahan is a graduate of Crosby high, Rensselaer, in 1928 and Tordham Law School in year of 1854 At present he is connected with the Engineering Dept. of the Village of Scarsdale, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

J. Fleming reported that the streets of the city are continuing to re- ceive a severe flashing from the rain. A complete survey of the damage done to city streets, he said will be made. as soon as the dang CT of further heavy spring rains has passed. Damage to local streets because of the zero weather of the past winter and the recent heavy rains will run as high as $200,00o 1t is estimated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
Police Post Flood Warnings to Autoists
Suspect Arrested For
 Theft Of Automobile
Word Flashed to TOrringtOn Results in Capture, Re-
 covery of Car-Ten Machines Stolen Here

Swift action the part of Waterbury and Torrngton police resulted the arrest last night of Benjamin Mstiso his trial in Torrngton city court today charge of driving without cense and his return to Waterbury to answer a charge of theft of the car in which he arrested Mstiso whose address not given at police headquarters this morning alleged to have stolen owned by Michael Feco of 49 South Leonard street. while if was parked last night in Watervile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
OBITUARY

MARASCA-.Nicola (Mara) Mar asca, 68, one of the pioneer Italian settlers of Waterbury, died yester- day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Ciarleglio, at l.0S0 North Main street. MT. Marasca, who was more familiarity known by the name of Mara to his hundreds of acquain- tances, was born in Italy but came to this city fifty years ago. He was in the grocery business in this city and Oakville for Q great length Of time, retiring about three years ago. Mr. Marasca is survived by three sons, Michael, Harry and Rocco, the latter of Brooklyn, N. r.; four daughters, Mrs. Ciarleglio, at whose home he died, Mrs. John Campoli and Misses Jennie and Concetta (Mara) Marasca; nine grandchil- dren; and two sisters, Mrs. Vittorio Longo of this city and Mrs. Mary Ross of Pennsylvania. The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 8:l5 o'clock from 1,080 North Main street to St. uucy's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 STUBBS-Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss Stubbs, 85, widow of Joseph H. Stubbs, died today at her home, l47 Willow street. Mrs. Stubbs was born in Bethany but had been a resident of this city for many years. She is survived by one son, Perly J. Stubbs, and one daughter, Mrs. Viola May Gage, both of this city and one sister, Mrs. Willis D. Up- son of Cheshire.
 The funeral will take place Sat- urday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services to be conducted at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. William Dickenson will officiate. Burial will be in RiV- erside cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home on Fri day evening between 2 and 9 o'clock. 3-E
 WIN Mrs. Margaret A. Brown, 45, wife of Daniel J. Brown Of 66 Harrington avenue, died at St. Mary's hospital yesterday fol- lowing a brief illness. Mrs., Brown was born in Dublin, Ireland, and has been a resident of this city for the past 25 years. She was devout communicant of the church of the Sacred Heart and took an active part in affairs of the parish.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by one son, Lincoln; four daughters, Gertrude, Kathleen, Eileen and Esther. and one brother, Michael Fullen, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny of 25 Central avenue to the Sacred Heart church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Francis Cappetta, Jr, of 139 Waterville street will take place tomorrow morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Fun eral home, 270 West Main street, to St. Margaret's Church, where a high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Teresa (Ne- gro) Ortelle will take place from her late home, 380 Wilson street, Saturday morning at 8:l5 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of James A. Longo of "A South Colony street, Meriden, will take place tomorrow morning at 3:l5 o'clock from the Ursini fu- neral home, 243 North Elm street, Meriden. Services will be conduct cd at St. Lucy's Church, this city, at o'clock and burial will be in CalVary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna F.. (Morrissey) Clark will take place tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral home. 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart at 10 o'clock Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
 The funeral of the late John J. Corners will take place tomorrow morning from the home, 65 Plaza Avenue at 9:30 o'clock to St. Margaret's church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Mt. St. Peters cemetery, Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
SETTLEMENT MADE
 IN $l5,OOO SUIT

Trial of the $15,000 suit of 22- months old Leo Deary against the Vanassee Ice and Coal Go. and R. J. Charron ended in superior court this morning when attorneys announced that an amicable settlement had been reached. Hearing of testimony in the suit began yesterday.
 On Oct. 26, 1895, according to the complaint, the tot was severely in jured when hit by Vanasse car operated by Charron. The evidence was being heard by Judge Frank P. McEvoy and jury.
 KKhartum, in the Anglo -Egyp- tian Sudan, and Kanc, Nigeria, have been connected by air mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
Walter Willclaeu
 On Br0adzody ,o. Mark Rsrisered) copyr,rh' Daily Mirror
MoyNight

Bear down on me, blue night, stun me with stars; Blind me with beauty, let the buds of May stab me with perfumed whrng scimitaFs That may dream this loneliness away '.' Rear down on me- white moon, let me succumb To mystic wonder. Dull tho ache In me- LuTI me to sleep in mOOnbeams make me numb To Maytime-wth It's pang of memory Tonight each blade of grass Is like . sword Piercing my soul with bitter ecstasy nightingale, somewhere, has struck a chord Deep in forgotten bliss, that used to be- Bear down on me. blue night, use all your art For May, walks like ghost across my heart!
 --Charles Kenny
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

DUGGAN--Ist anniversary mass Of Teaulem will be celebrated Batur. day morning. at $500 o'clock. at the Sacred Heart Church. for inc repose 0f the soul of the late James 4. Du9gan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

POgEy--M Months mind mass 0f se- allem will be eeiebrated Friday morning. March 29ih. at z o'elOrk. at ef, ThOmas Church, lor fhe reDOse Of the soul Of fho laie
 Thomas e. Foley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19
BIRTH NOTICE

BORN-A son, John Thomas, tC MT. and Mrs. John Gilmore, of l7 Thomas St., on March 18th, 1936' at St. Mary's Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

O'GONNOR--First anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Friday morning, March goth. nt s o'clock, at ihe Sacred Heart Church. for inc reposc of the soul of the late Daniel r. O'CoDnor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

Form of Criticism
 Some idling in the Yacht Club on West ssnd Street acquaintance gone passed the table bohering nod to his old cronic
 "vhats matter with that guy one wondered mas nc so' .No said critic probably believes in the Ge-Ritz- 0uick ideal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, at S:00 o'clock. at st. MargarePs Church. for the re- pose of the soul of the late Mrs. Agnes Bulger Paul.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

Great J0Sephy! ,,
 ayb one Josephy hadn't received any credit for the short until to him was because ne didn't write it stop word of myself which IS or not that even heard or Avn that have been laid an egg py someone wa" ter Bob Bcnchcy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

Lisbon, Portugal, will hold a radio and electrical equipment ex- position next November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-19

STUBBS-In this city, March 18th. 1886, Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss Stubbs. of l47 Willow St. Funeral Satur- day afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral home. Burial in riverside cemetery.