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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Unfair Determination
 William J. Dunphy of this city former president of the Waterbury Druggists association and a member of the state pharmacy board, today declared that the discrimination between chain store purchase prices and the prices being offered inde. pendent business men in the drug field is unfair.
 The special congressional com mittee which investigated the retail question in connection with the Robinson-P -Patman bill, dealing principally with big-sale buying and selling, has recommended enact ment of legislation making 1t un. lawful for any person engaged ir interstate commerce to discriminate in prices or terms.
 Legislation Proposed The committee has also recon. i lnended legislation to prevent "every type of discrimination where the effect of such discrimination may be to substantially lessen com. petition or tend to breate monop. oly in any line of commerce ol promitive of deception or unfair competition or tend to injure, de. stroy or prevent competition witt any person who either grants ol knowingly receives the benefit oi such discrimination or with the customers of either of them"
 Telegrams urging favorable actior have been sent to Connecticut rep. I resentatives in congress. Local drug. gists have appealed personally tc Congressman J. Joseph Smith fol his vote of support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
BRITISH TROOPS
 LICKED ARABS

Jerusalem, May 26---(UP)- )-Arabs suffered an unannounced number of casualties in a clash with Brit- ish troops last night at Mesha (Mes'ha) in Galilee, authorities re- vealed today.
 Reports said that Arabs fired or police who arrested three Arabs who were grazing their flocks near the Jewish colony at Mesha. Troops were called to reinforce the police
 A jewish foreman in the public works department here was shot by unknown persons, perhaps fatally An Arab constable was shot al Oaqun, in northern Palestine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Druggists Support
 Patrnan's Measure
Appeal to Congressman Smith to Vote FavOrabIy on
 Passage of Anti Cutting Bill

Local druggists and others in the trade throughout the state have registered approval in Washington C. of the obinSonP Patman bill report recommending enactment of legislation making it unlawful for any person engaged in interstate commerce in the of such commerce either directly indirectly to discriminate in price terms of sale between different purchasers of commodities of like grade and quality by granting price concessions or other Advantages under various guSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
High School Notes

Crosby
 The final meeting of the year will take place for members of the Ital- ian club this afternoon after clos ing of school. A program will be presented and the session will be under the direction of Miss Jose- phine Menotti of the faculty, super visor of the club.
 Swimming Classes
 Miss Florence Turnbull, super visor of girls gym and swimming classes at Crosby, will give a dinner for the members of her groups at the Y. M. 0. A. this evening ct 2 o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Continental Lodge

A special communication of Continental Lodge of Masons will be held in Masonic Temple on next Monday evening and the en- tered apprentice degree will be conferred. The Scottish team of the lodge will exemplify the Mas ter Masons degree on June 8. Worshipful Brother James w. Ambercrombie presided at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Mary CaswelI Tent

Wary CaSWeu TenC
 Mary Caswell Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans, and Wadhams' camp auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans, will entertain fifty local Gold Star mothers at the afmory Saturday after the Memorial Day parade. The arrangements com- mittee includes Mrs. Flora Thom- as, Mis- Victoria Liebreich, Mrs. Lura Dutton, Mrs. Olive Nichols and Mrs. Lester Flood. On June 9th the relief corps will partici- pate in a memorial service at the armory. On June 4th Mrs. George Word of Watertown avenue will be hostess at a card party at her home,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
C.M.T.C. Assignments
 Announced By Conner
l6 Camps Selected for 25,OOO Citizen SOldiers--NO Guardsmen Assigned to Camp Devens for Summer

1 mont State Camp, 3,245. R. l.: Fort Adams, 695; Quonsett Point, 440.
 Maine: Ft. Williams, 566; Ft Me- Kinley, 6S0; Camp Reyes, 1,le5; Scarsborough, 20.
 N. H.: Rye Beach, 731.
 Conn: Ft. H. G. Wright, 2452; Tt. Terry, 401; Mantle, 3,240; Groton, 13l.
 Detailed schedules of the training
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
PIPE BLENDS TOBACCO

Hoquiam, Wash.-(UP) - Lum- berjack Winfield Terry blends his own tobacco--while smoking. He improvised a double-bowled pipe, with a single stem. He simply puts different brands in each bowl and lights up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
FRANKLIN DELANo ROOsEvELT
nY cEoRoR BcARDo {

FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELl CERTAIN as anything in pOll- O tics is the renomlnati0n of the president as candidate of the democratic party. He will stand on the record of four years administrati and he brings to the campaign formidable weapons, not the least of which is the famous smile.
 NOTE-The above cartoon is the first of 8 series of nine thumb nail cartoons on prominent cOn- tenders for political office that will appear in The Democrat be- tween now and the opening of the republican convention on June 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
BOYS REsCUER DECORATED

San Francisco - Captain Neal D. Franklin has been deco rated with the treasuray depart ment's life saving medal for rescu- ing two unnamed boys from drowning off Fort DeRussy,. The names of the boys have never been revealed because thir father would give them an old fashioned "hid- ing" if he ever learned they went swimming in the surf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Flfe and Druln Corps

Fife and Drum Corps
 Action on an invitation to attend a convention of fife and drum corps at White Plains, N. Y. on Saturday, June 13 will be taken tonight when the St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum Corps holds its regular Tues day night rehearsal and business meeting at Xaverian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
flies who can afford to pay for 1t.
 The Mothers Day Challenge

flies who can afford to pay for 1t.
 The Mothers Day Challenge
 "There is nothing more pressing nor more stirring than the chal- lenge to save lives of mothers need- lessly lost in childbirth. It will not be sfflcient for us on Mothers Day to salve our conscience by casting white carnations on the graves of the mothers who died needlessly last year. We must, rather, apply our knowledge and experience so that these mothers can come through in safety-with health unimpaired. We cannot pretend to a high order of civilization when we play fast and loose with the lives of the young women who are bringing children into the world
 Healthy children with healthy mothers to train them, to build their characters, to make them good citi- zens, are the hope of Americas fu- ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
St. Francls 24. st. Iosenh 1

St. Francis 24, St. Joseph 1
 The St. Francis Xavier entrant in the parochial league crashed back into the win column in @ big way by defeating St. Joseph's by an overwhelming 24-1 count. Roger Lynch held the Brooklyn boys to two hits while Jack Fitzgerald his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt Lodge

Members of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will meet Monday night at Pythian hall and the first nominations for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Chairman

adjacent to Washington Park are expected to be listed by the com mittee chairmen at a meeting iri the Community House tonight. The Mardi Gras is to raise funds for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display at the park and 1t is ex- pected to have the support of the community and the entire city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
St. Francis Society to Send Representatives
 to New York City
WASHINGTON HILL

Preliminary plans to send dele- gates to the national convention of Holy Name Societies at New York City, September IT, IS, 19 and 20, were made at meeting of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name Society at Xaverian hall last night. Martin J. Tehan is chairman of the com- mittee in charge of arrangements. It is expected that several mem- bers of the society will attend the convention.
 June had been set as the date for the formal induction of new members into the society, but after a vote last night Q decision was reached to put of the ceremony un- til the fall when cooler weather will be in order. No definite date has been set but action upon the mat ter will be taken at the next meet ing.
 The regular date for the next meeting would be June IA, but due to St. Francis xavier's school grad uation exercises on that same date, the meeting will be held June 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

WILD BIRD SPECIES INCREASE
 Santa Barbara, Cal.-(UP)-The 2ist annual census of wold birds spending the winter season in warmer water and climate condi- tons here revealed 140 species. This is seven more than last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

to be held in New England this summer were announced by General Conner as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Past Chancellor

Past Chancellor officers will take place. The de- gree team, explained by Past Chancellor Commander William Schneer, will confer the rank of page on three candidates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
FRATERNAL NEWS---
Theodore Roosevelt Lodge, K. of P. to Nominate OAicers-Division 5, A. o. H. Arranges Card Party-Pride of Hawthorne Lodge Elects Officers

last of series of card parties be- ing sponsored by Division 5, Ar- cient Order of Hibern!ans, in Hi- bernian hall tonight.
 Miss Catherine Horrigan is chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Katherine Dermody, Elizabeth Savage, Ellen Ryan, Ellen Cullen, Beatrice Raf- ferty, Mary Franklin, Catherine Stenson and Hannah Sullivan.
 Pride of Hawthorne
 Offlcers of Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George, for the coming year were elected last night in Moose hall. They are: President, Mrs. Mary Jane Carey; vice-president, Emma Sasso; first conductor, Ada Ferguson; second conductor, Florence Albon; inside guard, Mary Bunting; outside guard, Mabel Nydeggar. The lodge will hold its anniversary .celebra- ton at the Silver Chalet Friday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Division 5, A. 0. II.
 Several local 45 teams have been invited to take part in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Holy Name Society To Select
 National Conference Delegates
Sixty Children to Take Part in Riddles Revue
 at Community House

battery mate was the outstanding batter of the day, collecting three singles, double, triple and home run out of six times at bat for a perfect day.
 Score by innings:
 St. Francis ... OPS o14 SPA PHO St. Joseph .... 900 010 O. 25
 Lynch and Fitzgerald; Speedy, Eawlou and Popios. Umpire, Ladden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26
Riddles Revue


 More than sixty children will par ticipate in Q Riddle Revue which will be staged Thursday night at the Community House under the joint dictatorship of Mrs. Thomas Healey and Mrs. Blake. An impress sive rehearsal was held last night and another is scheduled for this evening.
 Supervisor Bill Shea has been se- lected for the role of interlocutor and the Park Department Band will supply the music. Tn addition to the 60 kiddies, such entertainers as Francis Patrick Sheehan, Patrick Kelley and Bill Clasby are expected to be presented on the interesting program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Smal autos are vogue in France. Tokyo has @ war on quack doctors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

Mardi Gras Committee All names of those who will assist in arrangements for the Community Club Mardi Gras which opens @ week from tomorrow on the grounds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-26

''ooosE" GosLlN CleD, of the Detroit Tigers, says: "CameIs help me to enjoy my meals more." Science confirms the fact that smoking CameIs increases the flow of digestive Auids-alkaline digestive fluids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
LOCAL DRUGGISTS
 HOST TO CLERKS
Kunkel Offciates as Toast master; Beirne Guest
 Speaker at COnfab

Clerks employed in local drug stores were the guests last night of the Waterbury Druggists association at a dinner at The Elton. Paul Kun kel, president of tn association, was toastmaster, and the address of welcome was given by William J. Dunphy, former president and a member of the state pharmacists board. Other speakers included Ar thur Rivard, state narcotic inSpec- tor, Hugh Beirne, secretary of the state pharmacy board, and Bernard Kessner, sales manager of Mc- Kesson & Robbins of Bridgeport. MT. Rivard told of the fight the state is making against illegal sale of nar- cotics.
 Secretary Beirne described the ef- forts being made to prevent the sale of mis-branded patent medicines. MT. Kessner's subject was Sales manship." The program did not get under way until 11:15 o'clock last night So as to give clerks working late an opportunity to attend the gathering. In all more than 100 clerks were present.
 Isadore Stoll headed the commit tee tha tarranged the banquet. En- tertainment was furnished under the direction of Ernest Manganaro and Ralph Paolino, representing the clerks. They presented sketch and sang and danced. Also on the pro- gram were Fred Hall and James Colgan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
K. OF (. ENTERTAIN
 AT OPEN HOUSE.
Entertainment, BeanO In- Cluded on Informal Pro-
 gram for Members

Featured by splendid program of entertainment the first of a se- ries of Open House nights for mem- bers of Sheridan Council, No. "A, Knights of Columbus, their friends, members of the Mothers club of the Columbian Squires, and their friends was held last night in the Columbus Club, 79 North Main street.
 Following presentation of several acts of local talent a Beano Party was held under the supervision of committee, headed by James J. Kelley, consisting of Edward Con- Ian, Thomas Scadden, Charles Ban non, and Chris Hanley.
 Among the performers heard last night and drawing heavy applause from the spectators were Sonny La Flamme, favorite radio singer; the Bouffard Twins in dance special ties, accompanied by their father at the piano; Marge Healey, danc- ing star; the McKenna Brothers, Irish tap dancers, accompanied by Dan Clifford on the accordion; and the Comites Minstrel troupe, fea- turing several soloists and directed by Bill Clasby.
 There will be a Beano party for members of the council following the meeting of next Tuesday night The following Tuesday a second Open House party will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
THREE DELEGATES
 TO BE SELECTED
Local Jewish Societies to Name Representatives
 for Congress

Three delegates will represent Waterbury at the national Jewish congress in Washington, D. C., June 18th and 14th. Last night com- mittee was named to supervise the election of the delegates which will take place May 18th. First each local Jewish organization will chose one delegate for every 50 members in its membership. These local delegates will then meet and elect the three national delegates to go to Washing ton.
 The committee that will supervise the election includes Morris Siller, chairman, Edward Goldberg, vice chairman, Samuel Dibner, treasurer, Irving Mitkowsky and Abraham Kuperman, secretaries, and Abraham Fucker, Morris Bardasch, Mrs. Mor- ris Siller, Louis Rieger, Samuel Wilton, Ralph Oberstein, Louis Gins berg, Mrs. Mollie Madnick, Attorney Lawrence Matzkin, Attorney Perry Graicerstein, Max Hart, Louis Ku- perman and Charles Rosengarten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
Slight Change Made
 For Italian Concert
Selections From Traviata to Be Substituted on Buck
 ingham Hall Program Sunday Night

The last rehearsal for the con- cert to be given by the Italian com4 mittee Pro Patria Sunday evening, May 3, at Buckingham Hall was held in that hall Monday night. The rendition of the band numbers were most pleasing. Selections from Traviata be played in the fourth part instead of the overture of the Barber of Seville.
 Special attention was given to the balancing of the brass instruments with the choir, and the result was 8 perfect arrangement, so loud rounds will not interfere with the voices.
 Both the bands and the choir gave proof of the long trainings. They are happy to think their eff forts will be rewarded with large sale of tickets and full house Sunday night. They gave their un- tired work for the success of this new venture, and hope the public will respond and cooperate with them in their charitable purpose. The program follows: Introduction-"Star Spangled
 Banner" .......... Marcia Reale
 Giovinezza-Bands and Choir
 First Part Overture-"William Tell" =. Bands Grand March in Aida
 .............. Bands and Choir
 Second Part Italiana in Algeri ........ Bands Prayer in ForZa del Destino
 Bands, Male Choir and Soprano
 Solo
 Third Part Fantasia and Second Act in R1g0letta ................ Bands Crusaders Chorus in Lombardi ............... Bands and Choi1 Fourth Part Selections from Traviata .. Bands Finale in Ernani ........... Bands Choir and Baritone Solo
 Popular Airs will be played imme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29

diately after the Concert by the combined Italian Orchestras.
 The reception committee includes chairman, Attorney Michael J. Gal ullo; co-chairman, Attorney Car mine G. Cipriano; secretary, Mary De Matteo; and treasurer, Rev. Jo- seph Valdambrini and Agostinc James Aldorisio, Domenic Barbieri Reno Benedetti. Louis E. Bria, Roc co Calo Joseph Cicchiello, Atty George J. Crocicchia, Dr. Rudolph A. Damiani, John De Pastino, Se- bastian Farace, Atty. Hugo Guasta- ferri, Anthony Iannitto, Charles E. Manganaro, Frank Marucci, Judge Edward Mascolo, Munzio Murno Amedeo Pelosi, Cav. Frank Peue Pasquale Perriello, Anthony Petrillc Leonard Santarsiero, Umberto San topietro, Charles P. Sciullo, Attor- ney Charles R. Summa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
$27,O0O IN FOR
 YMCA DRIVE

With a total of $27,000 already turned in on the "Y" campaign for $4O,558 and quite a few annual giv- CTS in prospect, the campaign chairman John B. Goss has issued an appeal to team workers to make an earnest drive to turn in at least $35 per man at the Thursday night report which closes the campaign.
 The Chase, Scovill and American Brass teams are fighting in a friendly war with Scovill challeng- ing the combined Chase and Brass outfits. Captain Bill Latimers team is high in the ranks and has promised big report for Thursday. Other leading outfits are Al Meyer hans, Captain Drexler, Captain ! Bailey, John Murphy, Bill Feeter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
|SQU|RES TO HOLD
 ANNUAL RETREAT.
Catholic Youth of City In- vited to Attend
 Exercises

Catholic boys of Waterbury and vicinity, between the ages of IA and IS, are extended a cordial invita- ton to attend the Open House meeting of Michael McGivney Cir cle, No. 124, Columbian Squires, to- night in the Columbus club, 79 North Main street.
 There will be several important matters brought up tonight, fore most among them the opening of the annual Retreat for Catholic boys, which starts tomorrow morn ing at 9:30 in the basement of the Immaculate Conception church. The Retreat, which was an outstanding religious success last year, will be given by the Rev. Frederick Gal lagher, s. J., of Stamford. Rev. James Woods, Father Prior of the Circle, will be in charge of all ex- ercistS.
 This Retreat, as last year, is not confined to members of McGigney Circle. Any Catholic boy of high school age is eligible and is urged to attend the daily exercises, which will be held at 9:30 a. m. and 7:30 D. m., Thursday and Friday. On Saturday morning the closing exer- else will be given following at 9 o'clock mass in the church base ment. Those making the Retreat will attend their own parish mass preceding the morning service.
 Several hymns to be sung during the Retreat will be rehearsed to- night at the Open House.
 Counselor Patrick J. Wallace has arranged a fine program of enter tainment, consisting of singing, dancing, boxing and wrestling. It is also expected that several mem bers of St. Roses Young Mems so- ciety of East Hartford will be pres ent for the event tonight.
 Senior Counselor Neil Maloney has arranged g. fine display of Col umbian Squire literature, so that boys interested in the movement may secure any needed information.
 At the conclusion of the Open House brief rehearsal of the Min strel troupe, which presents its an- nual revue Friday, May 8, in Tenn pie Hall, will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
Police To Supervise Mass Meeting Planned
 AsPublic Observance
Permission Given for Gathering, Speeches at Soldiers Monument Indoor Meeting Also Arranged;
 No Disturbances Expected By Authorities

Inactive for many months, the Communist party of Waterbury came to life today with announce ment of plans for the annuad May Day celebration. May 1st is, each year, observed by the party as "1n- ternational Labor Day."
 Superintendent of Police William J. Roach said permission had been granted for a speaking program Friday night at o'clock at the Soldiers monument near the Y. M. c. A., in accordance with the partys annual custom. These pro- grams in past years have not been attended by disturbances, although chaperoned by police, and have att tracted little attention in Water bury.
 According to the press release is- sued this morning by Dick Farber, of PAT South Main street, recog- nized as the party leader here since the apparent abdication of Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
MAY

May 1-League of Nations speak ing contest, Wilby auditorium. May 1-Cabaret and dance, Lib erty Fellowcrafters, Temple hall. May 1-Psi Phi Theta fraternity dinner dance, Pavilion Royale. May 1-Court Fruitful Vine dance, Foresters' hall.
 May 2-Night club dance, Con- cordia hall.
 May 2-Lieut. Shea auxiliary an- niversary program.
 May 2-Bingo and card party, Hopeville Community club.
 May 2-Lithuanian Leap Year dance, The Elton.
 May 3-Pro Patria concert, Buck ingham hall.
 May HPaul Siple, Eagle Scout, Temple hall.
 May 4-9-zindah Grotto charity circus at state armory.
 May 4-Sacred Heart high school play, school hall.
 May 5-Combined high school or chestra concert at Wilby.
 May 6-Bingo party, Santa Maria cricle, Hilbernian hall.
 May Annual election, Brass City aerie of Eagles.
 May 7-Canton T. R. Martin aux Hilary degree work.
 May 7-H. T. Burleigh negro chorus, Davenport hall.
 May 7-Anniversary celebration Mattatuck commandery.
 May 7-Dinner dance, Daughters of Italy, Waverly inn.
 May Annual meeting, Brass City aerie of Eagles.
 May Irish dance contests, Buckingham hall.
 May 8-Bunker Hill Literary club luncheon.
 May 8-Annual meeting, Water bury Bar association.
 May 8-Columbian & Squires min- Strel show, Temple hall.
 May 8-Annual meeting, A. A. U. w.
 May 9EAmerican Institute of Banking speaking contest.
 May 9-Annual meeting, Order of Rainbow, Masonic temple.
 May 1O-Communion breakfast, Santa Maria circle, at The Elton. May 11-Institution of o and o auxiliary, Buckingham hall.
 May 11-Annual meeting, Water bury Teachers association.
 May 14-Royal Purple degree, Ansantawae encampment. May 15-Military ball, V. F. w., the armory.
 May 16-Sigma Iota Theta con- vention, The Elton.
 May 16-Anniversary celebration, Mendelssohn Male chorus.
 May 16-Order of Rainbow install lation, Masonic temple.
 May 17-Open meeting of Catho- lie Study club.
 May 2O-Waterbury Girls club dance, Hamilton park pavilion. May 21-Montaganese auxiliary dinner dance, Women's club.
 May 22-Italian-American Fed minstrel, Buckingham hall.
 May 22-Sigma Iota Theta spring dance, Waverly inn.
 May 22-Annual May hop, Order R Rainbow, Temple hall.
 May 23-Opening of British War Veterans quarters.
 May 29 Gymnastic exhibition, n'inRan gymnasium.