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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
LEADERS ELECT. BRUNO MANAGER
Boys Club Group Pick Leonard Lucia to Keep
 Tabs on Money

What promises to be one of the most active groups organized at the Boys club this season is the newly formed Boys Club Leaders. This groups main object Is the assist ance and participation in all club athletics and activities at the local institution. Banned together under the guidance and advisorship of Ted ODonnell, club physical director, the corps will assist him in the execution of the physical program. In addition the members will have their own respective teams in the major seasonal games.
 One of the highlights of the body will be Q feature presentation of a gymnastic drill at the annual gym exhibition, at the close of each gymnastic year in the Boys club gym.
 A very active and busy meeting was held in the club rooms Satur- day night at which time officers for the ensuing year were elected. The officers chosen and other members of the corps are, Anthony Bruno, club chairman and publicity man. ager: Leonard Lucia, treasurer; Victor Mannello, secretary, and Raymond LaBlanc sergeant-at- arms; Anthony DiMaria, William Sidella, Joseph Anguirio, Anthony Iannoccone, Rocco Giattino and Armand Crosse.
 Tlie weekly gymnasium period for the above group will be at 2 o'clock Wednesday evenings with business and social session following in the club library.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

group of the Naugatuck Division, are: Mrs. J. Arthur Durr, Mrs. Edgar R. Wyatt, Mrs. Walter J. Lamson, Mrs. Clifton J. Cross, Mrs. Frank P. Green, Mrs. John c. E.. Caskey, Mrs. John J. Wrinn, Mrs. David E. Bluestone. Mrs. Harold L. Goodwin, Mrs. Charles F. Daly, Miss Marjorie SQuires, and Miss Marion Stauffer.
 Posters
 Posters drawn and painted by pupils of Waterbury schools through cooperation of the teachers and pr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of school and honorary chairman of the teachers division of the Girl Scout appeal, are on display at Rowland Hughes Company, Root and Boyd. Nina's Pastry Shop, Gireve, Bisset and Holland, Hamp- son-Mintie and Abbott, Miller and Peck. Company. Apothecaries Hall, and the Federal System of Bakeries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
LOCAL MERMAIDS
 COMPLETE TESTS
Red Cross Swimming Classes at Crosby
 Prove Popular

Mrs. Howard Kraft. in charge of American Red Cross swimming classes at the Crosby pool Monday and Wednesday evenings, announc- ed today that the classes are open to all women in the city. Women may register at the school or tele- phone 5-0453.
 At the last session another rec. ord attendance was realized and blue, white, lavender and green band tests were given.
 \ Mae Geohegan, Doris ODell, Marilyn Ranslow, Winifred Schwen- terly, Mrs. Grace Conway, Margaret Conaty, Marion Begley, Renora Barber, Frances Aruta, Rita Fitz- maurice, Ann Milan, and Lillian Judd finished the Blue Band Test. Marion Wight and Louise Petro completed the White Band Test. Eleanor Juliano and Alice Petro completed the Lavender Band, while one girl finished the Green Band Test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
:: Political Gossip :-:

Rep. William s. Hanna of Bethel for the senate. He was speaker of the house in 1885 and will pre- side in this capacity at the com- ing special session of the legisla- ture. With ThornhiIl slipping it is feared that Hanna may pOs- sibly meet defeat in the normally republican 24th district.
 New Haven's controller, c. Hem " Brethauser, has reported that the Elm City has completed the first nine months of its fiscal year with a balance of $1,782, ,954.32 on hand. The unusual feature of the report is that the surplus includes e338, ,000 tied up in closed New Ha- ven banks. The city received $l0,- 950,O21.78 for the nine-month pe- ricd and spent $9,167, ,065.46.
 The Greek residents of New
 London county have entered the campaign actively and are sup porting the democratic party's candidates. Their leader is AttOr- ney Peter Boras. "It was In Ath- ems that democracy was born" is the slogan of the New London county Greeks.
 Without mentioning names State Senator Samuel H. Malkan of New Haven is charging three republican lawyers of the Elm City of using "underhanded and false methods" to bring about his defeat in the eighth senatorial district. Malkan is one of New Ravens four democratic members of the senate. |. :. The democrats are in hopes that they will cap- ture the fifth district this year. Stanley B. Fisher is their candi- date but he has strong opponent in the person of Prosecuting At torney Anthony Rich of Bristol.
 The board of education of An sonia has voted to restore the pay of its teachers to its original lev eL The teachers pay was cut $ percent . couple years ago. It is said that the Ans0nia officials are confident that when they make up their budget the coming year they will be able to bring about a reduction in the tax rate.
 
 The Hartford and New Britain democrats have adopted an unique campaigning stunt. Between pep talks throughout the area they have a sound truck, bearing the likeness of President Roosevelt and Governor Cross, broadcast the popular song, "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

you women in this han tonight. feel exactly the same as [ do."
 Patriotism
 The patriotism of Hithuanians was cited through World war Yec- 0rts, the speaker telling of one acuiaalatance Of the extraction who became RaaBed end later died. This man, he said was but one of our nationality who lost his life iil de- Eendiig the United States. Judge O'sullivan admitted that he him- self had biundeeed when he oncs asked Che man why he did not re. turn Co his own country.
 The speaker recalled his early days in the Brooklyn section of the city stating that l4 years ago he had been . member of congress and had many friends in the sec- ton. We paid tribute to the Holy Name societies in general, asserting that to himself as . lAyman, the men live as Q magnet to Jesus Christ.
 Teaching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn has been named vice-president of the National Lawyers Constitu- tional league and has been placed in charge of republican political activities among lawyers in Con- Ilecticut. He will have a com- mittee assisting him consisting of lawyers from every county in the state. Included on the New Ha-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

But they were agreed that the beverage of the community and the adjoining cities and towns will be general and that the approximate 300 volunteers have worked so far with an enthusiasm unsurpassed by other volunteers engaged in similar enterprises during other years.
 Naugatucl Staff
 Announcement was made today of the personnel of the Naugatuck District committee of which Mrs. w. Glenn Kirby is chairman. The aides of Mrs. Kirby, forming the central
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
Lithuanians Lauded
 By Judge O'Sullivan
Records of Church and Nation Testify to Loyalty, De.
 vOtiOn-Tributes Paid Late Blind Teacher

anians, the speaker said that he has kept . record oe all people Of every nationality who endeavor t0 dissolve the marriage VOW and oi
 the number, not one is of Lithu- anian extraction. '-This is a tribute to your nationality" he said. Of communism he said that his great est cause for opposition was because the tendencies of the party aimed at the destruction of religion. He added T know that you men, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

ven. county subcommittee are Attorney Edward P. Sweeney of this city and Judge Joseph Tal- bot of Naugatuck. Attorney Thomas F. Wall, of Torrington who was Q candidate for the g.op. congressional nomination in the fifth district but who was defeated by Attorney J. Warren Upson of this city, is included in the Litchfield county group.
 Voting strength in the Nauga- tuck valley has been materially increased this year. Waterbury, of course, leads the valley towns with its total of over 250O, but considering their size the other communities made . great show ing. I'm Ansonia, for instance, 962 new electors were sworn in this year. Shelton added 609 to it's voting list. In Seymour 323 new voters were made" while in Derby the total was 490.
 Waterbury did not do nearly
 as good as Hartford or New Ha- ven, however. In Hartford more than 10000 new electors were sworn in this year. New Haven boasts of a total of 6223. Bridge ports total was small in propor- tion to the size of the Park City being only slightly larger than that of this city.
 Sutherland A. Beckwith, Hart ford district WPA director, is un- derstO0d to have issued an order dismissing Michael w. Bannon of New Britain from his position as manager of the Hardware City's WPA office for alleged political activities, However, Bannon is still on the payroll, according to reports and many are wondering if Beckwith rescinded his origi- nal order.
 Bannon opposed the renomina- tion of Senator William Hagear- ty of New Britain and is bitter 0. Swartz. It was charged that enemy of State Controller Charles Bannon was violating the WPA regulations by actively participat- ing in political affairs. Beckwith has refused to make known the present status of the New Britt ain man but 1t is known that he ordered him dismissed. However, with Bannon still on the payroll, everybody is wondering just what is what.
 Eighty -seven republicans run- ming this year fer the house of representative are already mem. bers of the lower branch of the legislature. Practically every den- Ocratic member of the house at the present time has been renOm- mated and is running for election including Waterbury's two inc cumbents, Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney and John D. Th0nlS.
 Bitter opposition to the reelec- ton of Representative John S. Thornhill, republican of Brook field has developed. He is 8 com- missioner of Fairfield county and a recognized power in that sec ton of the state. Thornhill has been a part of the g.o.p whip" in the legislature and is one of the veteran members of the house. However, he has lost favor in his town in the past year and a half.
 The opposition to Thornhill Is more than worrying the repubh- cans of the 24th senatorial dis- trict in which BrookfleId Is lOca- ted. The republicans are running
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

puIl1 hnd tEs
 parable as teachers te t'ssse tfEs1 led through blindness and &ss1ne1a Both speakers were pfesented hg Rev. Joseph !. valantlsius, paaloE. The meeting was hsid M elsasse q Joseph Vltkauskas. rrsuldsmt.
 Concert
 Preceding the activities. sts 70. seph's Fife and Drum Corps pre- scented c concert of military aln field music as q reception to the guests of the evening. The unit Wna under the direction oe Jol1n ". Stokes of Highland avenue and John ". Stokes ii Harriet avanue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

'sYou are Americans first, Lithu. anians second, paid Judge F. B. O'Sullivan of superior court in ad. dressing the membership of St. Jo- seph's Holy Name society and many guests, at the first fall meeting which took place last night at the parish hall, Judge O'Sullivan prais- ed the patriotic and religious spirit 1of the LithuaHlians, and condemned communism.
 In speaking of the faith of Lithu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
BROVIcK FITTED

Phil Brovick, who win he mare ried Saturday morning to Miss Sophie eustecki at St. Gtanislaus church, was guest o9 honor at a testimonial dinner last evening in Pulaski hall. Rudy Zemensd was chairman of the committee in charge. Close to 125 attended.
 Rev. Austin Munich, supervisor of parochial schools in the Hartford diocise, spoke on the work of the nuns who teach, stating that it was their duty to prepare their pupils for the situations of life.
 Father Munich expressed his greatest regrets concerning the death of Hrs. Anne Sullivan Macy, the blind teacher of the blind, whose work has continued for half cen- tury and whose death occurred only yesterday in New York City. The speaker explained the methods use by this instructor who among other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

44EAAgAB4 OOOOAAAAkAAN
 Many Waterbury visitors are expected to attend . card party given for the benefit of st. An- thOny's church in Prospect on October 29. The affair will be held in Grange hall and will start at eight o'clock.
 Harry COughlan s chairman for the coming party, which is the first in . series of events to be held this fall and winter for the benefit of the new Catholic church.
 It was announced at the church today that Reverend Bernard Butcher has been appointed as a curate for the parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

It takes only one bottle of Dr. J. S. Leonhardt's prescription--H HEM or protruding piles. This internal medicine acts quickly even in old stubborn cases. HEM ROID suc- ceeds because 1t helps to heal and restore the affected parts and re- bowel the cause of piles. Only an internal medicine can do this. that's why salves and cutting often fail. Apothecaries Hall Co. and all druggists say one bottle of HEM ROID Tablets must relieve, you of your Pile misery or money back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
Initial Reports On
 Girl Scout Appeal.
Results of First TwO-Days of Campaigning to Be Known TOnight -Naugatuck Assistants Announced

Volunteers of the army carrying on the Girl Scout appeal for $8,500 minimum goal will meet tonight at SO o'clock at The Elton to report the results of their first two days solicitation. Conducting the first city-wde campaign of its kind in Waterbury members of the general committee unable to predict what the first total will be- &llev cnid fndav -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
Painful Piles

Go Quick-No Cutting-No Salves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21

The opposition to Thornhill Is more than worrying the republic cans of the 24th senatorial dis- trict In which Brookfield is loca- ted. The republicans are running
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-21
BANDITS TAKE BOLTS

sandusky, o. (Up9--TwO aSsnef men walked Into a drug store fcrcss proprietor Fred Ehrharda to opeA the safe, and ran with c hag con- taining bolts from the broken safe door. '
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
GREETINGS

The Committee begs TO thank its
patrons, members and friends for their
splendid support in making possible its
Parade and Fourth Annual KeceptloD
a success.
Hoping that it will be always remem
bered IN the history of our society and
country.
We lake this me ilun TO express our
gratitude and assure y1u of our Co-opera
lion wherever Called upon.
The Committee
Alfred Cummings Amorias Williams
Secretary Chairman.
Morris E. DAVIS.
Tx offlcln.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
DARWIN CIRQUE RECEIVES
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE

The finest example youth has given of
perseverance and success may be found
in Darwin Creque, Morehouse College
honor graduate who received the degree
of Bachelor of Arts ON Tuesday, June 9.
Mr.. Creque was awarded a scholarship
to Atlanta four years ago through the
interest of Governor Pearson. Being
Editor of the Reflector and having &C.
quired some knowledge of printing at
the Art Shop Creque was able to work
his way through successfully. The pro-
gram of the Commencement xercises
set in limp leather cover is adequate
testimony of The high standard OF the
Art. MIR. Ereque has been retained by
the College TO do some special work after
which time he will leave for home.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22

lance uphill and tramped the balance
through stones. brush and darkness
until they came upon La Place in his
hut. They arrested him and he is now in
the custody of the police.
The Daily News.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
Obituary

Miss Lillian Francis who lives in the
Post Office yard died suddenly at about
$3.50 last night.
Miss Francis was at supper when she
was seized with a violent cough. Death
followed instantly.
Her husband is away on the mail boat
Arturo which should arrive with mails
in the morning.
Mrs. James Stridiron died at her resi
dence at Estate Blessing this morning.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22

Serious development at the airport
which is being bnilt by the Thurston
Company resulted IN the prompt dismis
sal of Mr. McReynolds. official of the
project, who was returned to the United
States by the first boat last week and
the early arrival OF W.P. Thurston. head
OF the company on personal investiga-
tion.-Ihe Daily News.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
St. Thomas News
POLICE ARRESTED LA PLACE

Juancito La Place. French resident
in the Mafoie district terrorized his
neighbols last night when he made
serious threats to inf1ict bodily injuries
to all in sight. Reports of the situation
flowed IN and so Captain Curran, Chief
French and Sergeant Turner left the
town 1890 last night, drove half the dis
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22

The all Absorbing topic in town is the
new taxes. Three months in the Iimn
placed by Congress tor arranging the
tax system on an equtaoe OASIS. and
il is TO be hoped that the Council, reaIiz
ing its duty towards the Community,
will lose no time in preparing a local
tax law TO suit requirements.
No one is willing to have their house
taxes raised when there is 90 necessity
to do so; in fact, the increase is only a
penalty on stuboorness.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
ELDRA MONSANTO AWARDED
BACHELOR Or ARTS DEGREE

Among the Virgin Islands students
abroad who received degrees this month
was Eldra Monsanto, an standing stu
ident at Spelman College. Atlanta Tn
versity. On June 10 che was awarded
the degree of Bachelor Of Arts. Miss
Monsanto is expected TO return to the
island soon.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
Random Notes

With banners, flags and music the Roose
velt-Garner Democratic Club paraded
through this town yesterday. A large mum
Der of the members took part in the pa
rade.
The Senior High School, class night ex-
ercizes will be held 10 the Chrlstla nsted
Theatre tonight.
The IS. Catherine" sailed yesterday
morning for San Juan, P R. via St. Tho
The Municipal Committee will meet this
afternoon at o'clock to continue its work
on the budget.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
Notice to Horse Owners

All horses to take part in the Fourth
of July races must be presented for
matching at Mannlne's Bay on Sunday.
June 18th at clock Pm.
ST. CROIX TURF CLUB
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22
RENE CRUCET TO PERFORM ON
FRIDAY

Rene Crucet, master mimic, is a man
who can initiate al! muricaI instruments
and hundred and one noises. Besides
having the ability to provoke Laughter
while exhibiting his skill Crucet is an
accomplished pianist and has travelled
extensively. winning fame wherever he
went, He has jazz oand where his
tonsiIs should be and is ready to perform
on Friday night. June 10, at the SITS.
Peter and Pau's School Hall.
The Daily News.
Attorney Jacque M Schiller left last
night On S. s. Catherine" for San
Juan, P. R.. whence he will proceed to
New York and Washington.
Mr.. Schiffer's trip is 10 connection
with important law business that de-
mands his presence Immediately 10 those
cities.
Mr.. Schiller is brilliant young law
yer, who has shown his ability Oh several
occasions. He makes proper study Of
matters entrusted to his care and his
legal knowledge and perseverance qua
rantee the interests of his clients.
We wish the talented Jurist safe and
successful trlp.-Ihe Bulletin.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22

The sewerage system is receiving the
necessary attention Preparation is being
made to lay newlines to take the place of
those which have served their time and are
now in poor condition.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1936-06-22

Work on the airfield at Lindbergh Bay
is progressing rapidly Massive uprights and
steel Orders point skyward. Several other
units are taking on shape at the same time.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-09
In
France Are
OnIncrease
+ a ctory Workers
Quit in Sympathy
With Miners; Socia :
lists Seek Plan

Paris, June 9.-(AP)-New strikes
spread rapidly through the provinces
today as the Socialist government
and the General Federation of Labor
strove to induce strikers to observe
agreements signed with employers.
Factory workers in northern France
continued their walk-out in sympathy
with 10000 miners who were occupy
ing their shafts.
Socialists and Communist strikers
fought inside a munitions factory at
Valenciennes today as fresh walk-outs
spread over the nation.
A dozen socialists were reported in
jured in a clash after communists
refused to accept a labor agreement
submitted by operators of the plant.
The new strikes were called by
workers anxious to gain labor conces-
sions similar to those won by 1,000,-
900 employees who participated in the
14-day folded arms refusal to work.
Premier Leon Blum and his cabinet
worked to give final shape to the So
cialist legislative program before it is
handed to the Senate and Chamber
of Deputies for approval.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-09
BOARD WILL STUDY
EROSION OF BEACH
Encroachment of Sea Will
be Observed by Body of
Federal Experts
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir Walter Hotel,

Raleigh, June 9-Members of the
u. S. Beach Erosion Board, a group
of leading authorities of the nation
on matters dealing with the exertion
of the forces of nature on the shores
of the country, are expected to visit
North Carolina the middle of this
month to make an inspection of the
States beaches and inlets
The group will be met by T. S.
Johnson, chief engineer of the De-
partment of Conservation and Deve-
lopment, in Virginia and conducted on
a tour along the coast.
One of the particular points on the
itinerary of the visitors will be Cape
Hatteras for an inspection of erosion
around the famous cape. They will
be asked for recommendations for
the protection of Cape Hatteras light
house from enroachment by the sea.
r.. Bruce Etheridge, director of the
Department of Conservation and De-
velopment, has requested the u. S.
Continued on Page Two.)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-06-09
Sought
At Capital
For Region

Washington, June 9.-(AP)-Rep-
resentatives from drough-tstricken
southeast pressed for Federal aid to-
day despite reports that scattered
rainfall had broken the long dry spell
back home.
They told Agriculture Department
officials that rains came too late to
save this seasons paintings in many
sections of Georgia, the Carolinas
Alabama, Florida and Virginia. II
surplus funds of the department will
not provide adequate relief, they said
legislation for added amounts will be
urged before Congress adjourns.
Representative Hampton P. Fulme1
Democrat, South Carolina, said the
Agriculture Department announced q
complete report of it's surveys in the
drought area would be available in q
few days.
Until then, he said, little can be
done toward obtaining relief money.
Representative Carl Vinson, Demo
crat, Georgia, said he would call
conference of southeastern congree
sional delegations later this week to
map definite plans.
Flllmer said he believed the Agri-
culture Department would have a sur
plus of about $15,OOO,OOO that could
be turned to drought relief. He said
the department study had not shown
so far whether that would be Suf-
ficient.