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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Behind The Lines
D. A. V. Unit

The fourth anniversary of the founding of t.le local auxiliary of the Disabled American Veterans was observed last night at the American Legion hall. Two past commanders of the auxiliary and nine Gold Star mothers were guests. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Catherine Simpson of New Haven, department commander, and Mrs. Helen Brophy and Mrs. Elizabeth Fahey, both past com- manders. Mrs. James Martone, first and present commander of the auxiliary, discussed the organ ization's work.
 Corsages were presented to the following Gold Star mothers: Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, Mrs. FL len Fallowell, Mrs. Sarah Oracle, Mrs. Julia Conklin, Mrs. M ary Mellon, Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. D. F. Dunn, Mrs. Elizabeth Cum ningham and Mrs. Catherine Kelly. William O'Brien entertain ed with vocal selections. Other guests of the evening were John J. Mulligan, James Martone and William A. Aylward, all past com- manders of the local D. A. V. chapter, John Simpson, depart ment junior vice-commander, Henry Barry and Michael De- Zinno.
 The committee in charge of the evenings program included Mrs. Mary Barry, Mrs, Alice Sherwill, Mrs. Jermaine DeZinno, Mrs. Mae Overton, Mrs. Josephine Dona- hue, Mrs. Lena Cipriano and Mrs. Mary Madden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Ten State Highway
 Projects Outlined
IhOmastOn Included in Program of Work Announced ByCOmmissiOner MacdOnaId- Sealed Bids Adv.
TI0 the already large program oI

10 the already large program of work In progress on Connecticut highways, Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald today added 10 more new projects which will in- clude upwards of 15 miles of paving and gravel surfacing and the con- stxucticn of five bridges, one of which will be Q highway grade sep- aration, structure on the Merritt parkway.
 The Merritt parkway project calls for . bridge of the rigid frame type, built of structural steel It will be erected roni New Canaan avenue in Norwalk. The job also includes about 1000 feet of reinforced concrete paving on New Canaan avenue and about 1900 feet of gravel sllrfacing on Fonus st t.
 Four Bridges
 Commissions. Macdonald plans the other four bridges at the fol- lowing locations: A l2-foot concrete slab bridge over the Deuse Shop road in Chester; Q 24-foot concrete span over Ketch brook at Windsor vile Center in East Windsor; and two T-beam ridges on Northfield road in Thomaston.
 About 1N miles of bituminous macadam will be laid on nine sec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
FEDERAL AGENT | ARRANGES VISIT
Plans to Interview CCC Applicants at City Hall
 October %

B. H. Van Buren, state selecting agent for the CCC will be in Wa terbury on the morning of October 26 to interview eligible applicants for jobs in Connecticut camps, 1t was announced at the department of welfare office this morning. This visit of the state selecting agent, who was here about ten days ago, is in accordance with the extension of the enrolment period for the eco, as ordered by Joseph Lough- lin, executive director of the eco.
 In order that the men may be classified as to their respective abilities for jobs as carpenters, road men, masor1s and truck drivers, the department of welfare requests that all prospective applicants apply at the local department of welfare of flee on Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
PERCIVAL DODGE
 OF BOSTON DIES

Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. IT, (UP)-H. Percival Dodge, 66, of Bos- ton, died yesterday of arterio- scleroSis.
 An honor graduate of Harvard, Dodge entered the diplomatic serv- ice. After serving at Berlin and Tokyo, he became minister to Hon. duras and Salvador, and then went to Morocco. He was made chief of the division of Latin American af- fairs of the state department then went to Panama as minister.
 In 1924. two days after the out- break of the World war, he was sent to Paris to aid in repatriation of Americans, and then he took charge, in the embassy, of Austro-H Hungarian and German affairs in France.
 When the United States entered the war, he went to Serbia as special representative in charge of the lega- ton, and at the end of the war was made minister to the new kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. Next he went to Denmark as minister. His last post before his retirement in 1881 was at the state department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
FRANCIS BURNETT
 CETSLAST RITES
CHESHIRE NEWS Hubert Rlgney
 Cheshire Phone S34

Funeral services were held for Francis Burnett, a former Cheshire resident, in New Haven Thursday and the burial was in the Whitney vile cemetery. MT. Burnett as sta- tion agent in, the West Cheshire d.pot for a number of years but had been residing in New Haven for several years.
 Mass at the Catholic church Sum day will be at 8 and 10 a. m. Sum- day school will be held after the first services.
 Celebration of the holy com munion will be held at 7:30 a. m., at the Episcopal church. Church scho~l will be at $40 a. m., and morning prayers at 9:45 a. m.
 ".oxbury Plays Today
 The commercial high school junior varsity opposed the Roxbury school juniors here Friday after noon. Today, weather permitting the Roxbrry varsity team will cp- pose the Yale freshmen in New Esven. MT. and Mrs. John Dewitt Lasser
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
State Homes Facing
 Long Waiting Lists
Number of FeebIe-Minded Children Increasing New
 State Legislation Proposed for Emergency

The list of persons awaiting ad- mission to state institutions is rap idly growing, and facilities for their care are already over-taxed, said pr. Charles w. Stephenson in an address to the membership com mittee of the Hartford County Mental Hygiene Society.
 If a new institution for the feeble-minded, with a capacity which would duplicate that ot Mansfield, Conn.,, were opened to- day, there would be a waiting list tomorrow morning, he said. He fur- ther pointed out that from 300 to 100 children had been born to girls who are on the Mansfield waiting list.
 Recent Case
 A case recently came to the at- tention of Dr. Mansfield, of an emergency patient who had to wait four years for adnittance to Mansfield. He stated however, that the usual wait for such a case was only two years.
 Provision is especially needed, he said, for the institutional care of feeble-minded children under 6 years of age. It is desirable that children of this category be given special treatment, and yet they will not be accepted into the present institution. Sterilization of feeble minded women, which has been suggested as 8 cure, must be ap- preached cautiously, he said, for many brilliant children have been born of Predetermined parents.
 Need Legislation
 In an attempt to relieve the con- dition of Connecticut persons suf- fering from mental illness, the Hart ford County Mental Hygiene com- mittee is building up its member ship to support legislative meas llreS in that direction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

of Cook hill road announces the birth of a son st the New Haven hospital.
 Sale December
 IT.. senior and junior ladies' aid z. cieties of the Methodist church will hold their annual sale and sup per in the church parlors Decem- Der T.
 Mrs. Eugene Lawrence and Mrs. Charles Doe are in East Providence, T.. l., where they are attending the meeting of chapters of the Order C. Eastern Star of Rhode Island.
 Hen Voegei of Maple avenue is in Florida for a short time and Mrs. Voegeli is in Washington, D. C., where she is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edward r7--ant and Mrs. Brant.
 Rigneys Entertain
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Tatlock and children of West Granby have re- turned to their home after 8 visit with MT. and Mrs. Hubert M. Rig ney of Maple avenue. MT. and Mrs. Tatlock are former residents Of Cheshire.
 Mrs. Burton Gessert of Albany, N. r., has returned to her home after vii. with her mother. Mrs. Ralph Butler of west Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
40 and 8

~ Officers of the New Haven coun- ty voiture of the "4O and g." who were installed last evening at a banquet which took place at the Silver Chalet, were highly prais- ed by national officers of the or- ganization. Robert F. Birt of this city heads the list of new county executives.
 The Installing officer was Ber- tran Towle of Seymoure, grand chef de passe. He was assisted by Bernard Alderman of Rockville, grand chef de gare; Benjamin Bernstein of AnsOnia, district commander; Howard BOlan of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Canadian Vets

A discussion of plans for . dance to be held November 20 in the V. F. w. rooms will take place at the netx meeting of the newly organized local unit of the Canadian Legion. The meeting will be held in the state armory on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Membership in the new society is open to all men in Waterbury and vicinity who served in any of Great Britain's armed forces dur ing the last war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
NEW TRAWLER
 TO BELAUNCHED

Bath, Me, Oct. IT. a(UP)-The swell, last of three ultra-moderr trawiers built for worthy fathom fisheries of Boston, will be launched at the Bath Iron Works today.
 sponsor was Mrs. Joseph J. La- mere of Quincy, Mass, wife of the yice-president and general man. ager of forty fathom fisheries, who shattered bottle of champagne across the bow of the $200, ,0oO trawler. Like her sister ships, the storm and surf, the swell is equipped with everything from showers for the fishermen to a refrigerated, nic- kel-lined hold for the fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
WORRIES CAUSED IT.

Bridgeport, Conn, Oct. 17-(UPe 7 Police believed today that finaursI cial worries might have caused Alex Langner, 40, unemployed, to commit suicide by inhaling illunin- ating gas in his boarding house bedroom late yesterday.
 Among his possessions was found a handbook showing Langner's sav4 ings had dwindled from $500 to $20 since last February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
POLICE LIEUTENANT FREED

East Hartford, Conn, October IT - (UP) = A finding by Coroner Frank E. Healy today exoneratec Lieutenant Max P. Knie of the local police department from blame ir the killing of Ernest LaFleur, Hart ford, during an attempted burglary August 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
LANDON CANCELS

Boston, Oct. 17-(UP) Because of the cancellation of Governor Ali M. Landon's proposed speaking en- gagement here, John Hamilton, re- publican national committee chair man, will be the principal speaker at the closing rally of the g. o. p. campaign October 31 at Boston Garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
BELLE (. INCLIS
 FITTED AT SHOWER
Bride-tO=Be Given Radio, Electric Clock, Money
 Last Night
OAKVII.LF Correspondent: Mae Villa Babir
 1877 WatertoWn Avenue

A shower was held at Bruneau's on Watertown avenue last evening, in honor of Miss Belle c. 1nglis and Leo J. Klernan, who will be mar ried in the near future. They were presented with radio, electric clock and fifty dollars. A turkey dinner was served to about eight-five guests.
 The Mems Club of the Congre- gational Church held their monthly meeting last evening. Previous to the meeting, supper was served by the Ladies Aid society.
 Rev. Clarence Wells, pastor of the Congregational Church, Watertown, was the speaker. His subject was "Our Neighbors to The North" The subject was chosen from trip he made to Labrador. It was very interesting and educational.
 Those attending were: Rev. Clar- ence Wells, Rev. Oscar Locke, Charles Thompson, Lewis Edwards. John Mclean, F. P. Lancaster, Louis Beres Edmond Ranslow, George M. Beach, s. O. Overbaugh, Lewis Ande, George Shaw, Herbert E. Shaw, Roy Yale, Leroy Miller. Howard J. Ande, J. Visscher, Ed- ward Hogg, Morgan Duell, Harry B. Rinnell, Robert H. Warner, Ralph D. Clinton, M. P. Hicky, J. M. Greason, Walter Krantz. The supper was in charge of Mrs. c. O. Wilson, and assisted by Mrs. Oscar Locke, Mrs. John Mclean, Mrs. c. A. Stone, Mrs. James New ell, an Mrs. Ralph Clinton. Sunday Church Service
 At St. Mary Magdalen's Church Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor. Masses will be at 7:30, goo and l0:3O o'clock. There will be at 800 o'clock mass held in the basement of the church followed by Sunday school. The Ladies' Aid society will receive Holy Communion at the 7:30 o'clock mass.
 At the Union Congregational Church-Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor. Church school at 9:30. Morning worship with sermon at 10:45. o'clock. The Junior message will be "A Man Who Stood Before A King" The worship meditation will be "Along The Road to Victory"
 The nursery during the public worship will be held at the parish house. The Christian Endeavor society will meet at 7:30 o'clock in the evening at the church. Ellsworth Leach is the deader. The topic, '.Italy- Ethiopia" proved so provo cative of thought and discussion last week that the discussion will continue on the same subject this week.
 The choir rehearsal for the jun iors will be held Saturday at 6:S0 o'clock and for the seniors at 7:30 o'clock. Miss Ethel ziglatzki is the director.
 At the All Saints Church Rev. A. Nugent Samwell, rector; Holy Communion at 800 o'clock; Church school at 9:30 o'clock; morning prayer, and sermon at 10:45 o'clock. The subject of the sermon will be in keeping with "St. Luke's Day."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
4o-and-s Leader

4O-and-S Leader Shelton, grand chef de train. Each member of the installing body spoke.
 Other speakers were Michael GaIu1IO, commander of Corp. COyIe post, American Legion; Leonard Maloney of New Haven, past national commander of the Yankee Division Veterans associa- ten; and Ronald Sullivan of Wa terbury, grand chef de passe.
 AIEs. Frances Krause of West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Brass Aerie

James Moran of Meriden, state secretary, congratulated the mem-
 berS of the Brass City Aerie of Eagles at an open house meeting at the local club rooms on East Main street last evening. The ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Syrian Club

M. S. Malouf and Emil Shaker were named as 8 committee to in- vestigate the possibility of secur- ing permanent quarters for the Lebanon -Syrian-American club at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

Haven was installed petit chapeau of the "S and 40" by Mrs. Carrie Reynolds of New Haven, depart mental chapeau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Evergreen Court

MT. and Mrs. John Gresswell of Watertown will be hosts to the members of Evergreen Court, Or der of Amaranth, at Q bridge party to be held, at their home this evening.
 At last nights meeting of the group plans were discussed in connection with @ rummage sale which will be sponsored by the organization on October 29 at North Main and Kingsbury streets. A variety party of the benefit of Masonic home in Wal lingford will be given in Christ chapel on November IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
SneedwelI Lodge

Speedwell Lodge
 An initiation of large class of candidates for Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias, will take place in the near future, it was announced at the meeting of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
FRATERNAL NEWS

group which took place last night in Pythian hall.
 It was also announced that Benjamin Hahn and Frank Treat would represent the local lodge at the annual state convention of the organization which will take place in Hartford Monday and Tuesday of next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Lady McAlpine Lodge


 Mrs. Edna Hoffman, of Tor rington, grand deputy, and her staff will officiate at the install lation of newly elected officers of Lady MacAlpine lodge, Unit ed Order of Scottish Clans, at the next meeting on November 6. Officers to be incducted are listed as follows:
 Chief daughter, Mrs. Donald Macintosh; sub-chief daughter, Mrs. Joan Hunter: chaplain, Mrs. Agnes Porter; conductress, Mrs. Bertha Brown; assistant con- ductress, Mrs. Agnes Peden; in side guard, Mrs. Hulda Dorgeloh; outside guard, Mrs. Bessie White.
 A, report on the recent grand lodge convention was made at last nights meeting in the Brit tsh War Veterans quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

dress of welcome was given by President Stephen Mitchell. A. c. Peck of local group was master of ceremonies.
 Entertainment was provided by Charles Wilson, tenor; Anthony Mecca, accordionist; Clifford Hirsch, baritone; Ryan brothers, dancers. Joseph Lezotte was piano accOmpanist. James Kirkw0od was chairman of the entertainment committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

At the All Saints Church-Rev A. Nugent Samwell, rector; Holy Communion at 800 o'clock; Church school at 9:30 o'clock; morning prayer, and sermon at 10:45 o'clock. The subject of the sermon will be in keeping with "St. Luke'S Day."
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AT HAMILTON

FIRST RACE-Fred Almy. COlOred Art.
list, Background.
Big Fish.
THIRD RACE-Paddy Burns. Lady
Challenge, Salvus.
FOURTH RACE-Omareen, Chat Eagle.
st. Omer.
FIFTH RACE-Drusus. Mindreader.
Parity.
SIXTH RACE-Airklng, Cardamon.
Muslet.
SEVENTH RACE-Sea Kale, Sugar
Jar, MasOnville.
BEST BET-FRED ALMY.
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Arlington Entries

FIRST RACE-Three.year-olds and up
ward; claiming; purse $500; u Of
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.LuVdNe TOPS
Big Entry

NEW YORK, July 4.-The great
est group of quarter-milerS yet de-
veloped in the United States will
come together for the first time in
RandallS Island Stadium on Satur.
day and Sunday in the final Olym-
pic track and field tryouts.
In 1882 it was Bill Carr of Penn
Sylvania against Ben Eastman OF
Stanford in a sensational series Of
races, climaxed by their one'tWo
finish in the Olympic 400-meters
final in the world record time OF
1872 seconds. This year a half
dozen or more quarter-milers OF
comparable ability will be in the
field that will run heats and semi
finals on July II and the final on
the next day.
Eight in Limelight
A month before the 1882 tryouts
Carr had not yet bettered 48 Sec
ondS for the quarter. This spring
the quarter-milers have been the
most consistent performers, with
eight already clicked in 4S Sec
onds or better.
Outstanding on a time basis in
this group is Archie Williams,
Negro sophomore of the University
of California. Until this year he
had never run the quarter faster
than 40 seconds. He was an OBJ
Scure runner at Sacramento Junior
College last year. Under Brutus
Hamilton, California coach, Will
liamS has made unbelievable pro
greSS. He has been beaten only
once this year, in the dual meet
with Southern California, when he
tripped and fell at the start.
More experienced than Williams
and a proved performer in ma.
tional competition is Jimmy Lu.
Vale, Los Angeles Negro of U. c.
l. A.. whose great F:1-second
quarter in the rain and wind at
Princeton is one of the outstanding
performances Of the year.
Other Leaders
Eddie O'Brien, of Syracuse,
I. C. "A. 400-meter winner in
All seconds; John Hofstetter, of
Dartmouth, close runner-up to
O'Brien and LuValle, respec-
lively, in All races; Ray Ellin-
wood, of Chicago, the Big Ten
champion, credited with AIS for
the quarter: Harry eagle, of
Oklahoma Baptist, who ran ATS
for 400 meters in the Oklahoma
regionals, and Fitch and Small
wood, who have run 48 seconds
for the quarter and have shaded
Al seconds in relays, are others
who stand out as contenders for
the 400 meter classic at Ran
dall's Island.
Never before has the United
States boosted such plethore
of talent at this distance, experts
agree.
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and has never jumped worse than
"a feet.
Anyhow. it may be a day of sur
prises; so I'm getting in early with
Metcalfe as my choice for both
Springs and Lu Vale to win the
400. This last is said in the face
of California predictions that Will
liams may be shading As before
the end of the year.
The Shotput record won't go be-
cause Jack Torrance now can't
tell where his second chin ends
and his bosom begins. But the
pole vault has infinite possibilities,
George Varoff, San Francisco, did
IA feet 51a for a worlds record re-
Gently, but picked the bar off with
his elbow. He'll try it without the
elbow today. Good as he is, the
competition will be red hot from
Dave Weichert, Houston, Tex, and
Earle Meadows and Bill Seton,
Southern California. All of them
do IA feet without looking. How
ever, I'll take Varoff.
The 800 ought to be a better
race without Eastman. who is
much too much. His absence
leaves Charley Hornbostel, Char
ley Beetham, Harry Williamson
and John Woodruff, the Negro, to
race it out. Woodruff beat Horn
hostel and Williamson last week,
but I'll take Hornbostel now, with
Beetham no worse than third.
Quite so; we shall also have the
1,500-meter event between our old
friends, Cunningham. Venzke and
Bonthron. Archie San Romani,
Kansas State Teachers, wasn't a
bad bet here. But he was taken
i'll last night and is not in condi-
ton now to run to his best.
Venzke, if he runs to orders, will
take the race as a workout. Bon
thron can't beat 1854.
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AT AGAWAM PARK

AT AGAWAM PARK
FIRST RACE-Charmed Eyes, Catch.
all. Adams Eve.
SECOND RACE-F1ower Time, Sight.
ing Bar, Stock Market.
THIRD RACE-MOrlute. stickemup,
Sir Kai.
FOURTH RACE-AnerOid. Bright and
Early, Schwartz entry.
FIFTH RACE-Malbrouk, Anerold,
Wee Wink.
SIXTH RACE-F1yinE Mercury, So
phisticated, Mint de Mic.
SEVENTH RACE-Blast, True Charm,
Beau Bon.
EIGHTH RACE-Race Craft, Sir
Thomas, Evangelist.
BEST BET-FLYING MERCURY.
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QUARTER MIXERS TO RUN IN FINAL OLYMPIC TRIALS
4 Yachts Begin
z,25O-Mi|e Race
ToHonoIuIu
BY GEORGE T. DAVIS

SANTA MONICA, CAL, July 4.
With their sails unfurled to the
breeze, % yachts lined UP off the
Santa Monica breakwater today,
fully rugged for the 2,250-mile race
to Honolulu that was to start at
IL o'clock.
More than 100000 Fourth of
July celebrantS lined the beach
front and the pleasure pier to wit
ness the start of this biennial
classic, which has attracted the
largest entry list since its origin
80 years ago.
Harold G. Dillingham'S Manu-
iva, flying the burgee of the Pearl
Harbor Yacht Club, of Honolulu,
was the pre-race favorite among
the nautical critics who picked her
to repeat her win of 1884.
Sartartia Scratch Boat
The defending champion, a 60
foot staysail schooner, had a time
allowance of SO hours 10 minutes
and seconds over the scratch
boat, Sartartia, skippered by
Buck" Jones, the cowboy movie
actor.
Bill Stewards 55-foot Santana.
flying the colors of the Los Angeles
Yacht Club, and James Floods
Dorado, representing the st. Fran.
els Yacht Club, of San Francisco,
were among the other popular
choices to lead the fleet to Homo
lulu, while the 45-foot yawl, Flying
Cloud, of the California Yacht
Club, with James McNab at the
tiller, was expected to give the
favorite zeal battle and make up
her time allowance.
Not Likely to Win
The Sartartia, an IS foot
schooner, was picked to be the
first boat to reach Honolulu, al.
though the handicaps that she
must give other contenders made
it extremely doubtful if she would
be the race winner on the corrected
time basis.
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At LATONIA
AT FORT ERIE

AT FORT ERIE
FIRST RACE-Hasty Belle. Contribute,
Even stephen.
SECOND RACE-Billie Wise, Shepherd
Boy, Nell Kuhlman.
THIRD RCE-CarisbrOoLe, Trajectory,
HerOwin.
FOURTH RACE-Quickly, Easter Hat.
ter, HastinOla.
FIFTH RACE-Bit OF Sorrow, Distract,
Motley.
SIXTH RACE-Madfast, Silviris, Royal
Vintage.
SEVENTH RACE-Meridian Queen.
AnacreOn, Light Blue.
BEST BET-CARISBROOKE