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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Mrs. Howard Walcott of Patterson court spent the weekend with friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Meeting Tomorrow
 The regular meeting of the Casper L. Davis post will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
 The community council will hold the drawings on the turkey sweep stakes tonight at Foresters hall on Boyden street.
 Bowling Results
 The East and West Side bowling league rolled two games at the Wa terville alleys Saturday night. The Reds, with the help of Leo Dubay's high single of 122 took over the Greens and the Blues made 1t two out of three from the Whites. Roy of the Blues had high single of 128 and high total of 342.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Dafoe learned to appreciate the interest of the outside world in the Dionne babies, and learned also to handle the flood of newspaper, radio, and magazine inquiries and requests that came in.
 The doctor found that if he said, "No pictures today" or That's enough for now" his words were law to Davis.
 In all the later stages, Davis vigilance for the quins' welfare never relaxed. He has refused any number of times, to make pictures, often for important peo- pie, when the pose asked, or the circumstances, might be injurious
 Davis insisted on, and helped devise, the soft-ltered lights that have always been used to avoid possible eye-strain to the children from flashlights.
 Except for brief intervals, such as when hc was detached to fly hurriedly to cover. Nova Scotia's dramatic mine entombment of last year, Davis has devoted all his widening hours to picturing the quintuplets and to their welfare.
 To see his gentle, patient man. ner, you would not suspect that he fought all through the hell of viny Ridge and Amiens with the Canadian army, and came out with honorable wounds and a teacupful of medals. He did, but you have to find it out from others.
 You would not suspect that he has long been an ace of Canadian press photographers, but he has, covering star assignments for years.
 For work in covering the Ca- nadian tour of the former King Edward VIII while Prince of Wales, Davis won royal praise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

grim battle against death, was in charge of a chaotic neighborhood. DAVIS BRINGS VITAL AID
 At g o'clock that night, the big city press, in the form of a crew of reporters and cameramen from the Toronto Star, the nearest really metropolitan paper, descended on Callander. One of the crew was Davis, and a lucky thing it was, for the quins, for Dr. Dafoe, and for the millions who have since reveled in Davis, pictures.
 First in importance, Davis had with him, slowed in his car, some ITS worth of desperately needed medical supplies. He had rushed to Dr. Dafoe's Toronto brother, William Dafoe, noted baby spe- cialist, and gotten a list of what might be needed. Then, without further instructions, he had dashed out, filled the bill, and packed the supplies for the trip. They were 8 vital help to Dr. Dafoe's fight.
 By the fourth day, the news paper crowd at Callander was overfowing every rentable room. In all the confusion, the desperate rivalry for pictures, pr. Dafoe noted that one fellow seemed al- ways ready to help, even at the expense of his immediate chances for picture. T hat was Davis.
 GETS FIRST PICTURES
 On the fourth morning, Davis got his pictures, in the low-ceil- inged little Kitchen of the Dionne home-Dr. Dafoe with group of the babies, Mrs. Dionne with the others.
 On the next day, Davis almost missed his big picture chance be- cause he was driving Nurse Clou- tier through the snow to Bonf1eld to get some badly needed baby clothes.
 When he got back, others had made the pictures, but because Davis had been serving the chil- dren, he was allowed to make a duplicate.
 When those first pictures began to appear, help quickly material ized for the babies. On the seventh day, Davis, making hurried trip to Toronto, picked up three incu- bators shipped from Chicago.
 Davis ripped the rumble seat out of his car. packed the incubators, and immediately started again for North Bay.
 At 10 o'clock at night he arrived at Dr. Dafoe's house, his car three parts a wreck. The next morning the incubators were delivered al the Dionne house. They were a big factor in saving the babies lives. 1.-THE BABIES FIRST"
 On the 10th day, Davis figured out new one. To avoid any dis turbance of the babies and those inside the Dionne home, he made @ splendid picture of the babies through the window of the house.
 He helped thaw out frozen milk for the distracted nurses, ran er- rands without number to North Bay drug stores, ferried back and forth to Toronto or Bonf1eld witr nurses and supplies, cotton. and COG liver oil. In everything he did, il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
This and that

This and that |. Waterbury continues to be rep ciaon of Holy Cross College For years past Judge E. J. Finn was member Now Attorney Joseph F. Mur- ray of New York native of this city, is vice president of for the holidays burst into town Wednesday night when Vllanova discharged it's ambitious citizens of to- morrow. According to those in the know therell De scarcity of dancebands for New Years Eve frocs this year. so many such parties being promoted Re- member when we were praisng Blakeen, the handsom- est pony John Cuney ever laid wager on early this a We'll the little horse up and done again, this time at Tropical Park in Florida And to the tune of $1980, much to local satisfaction Incidentally local horse track fans are quite interested in the efforts of Walter OHara Narragansett track boss to acquire the Suffolk Downs oval in East Boston,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Barbs Aholy of Indian lasted from August until late November stopping just in time for Thanks Because of bad sight it revealed Maybe players hard of hearing A new-type carburetor is said to allow autos to get 200 miles gallon of gasoline mak ng it unnecessary to fill the tank while seeking park ine place "There are sixteen eco girls camps in operation" The "CCC, incidentally will have no refer ence to exclamations of curious males A St Bernard dog was found in the drivers seat of Detroit automo bile He probably will not be booked since no cask o brandy was found on him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

was "the babies first, the pictures second"
 Davis co-operativeness and care impressed Dr. Dafoe. And when contract was signed awarding exclusive rights to the babies pie lures, 1t would have been less than justice to pick anyone but Davis.
 KEEPS UP GOOD WORK
 Exclusive privileges did not dull Davis ardor for the babies. It was he who brought the first mos quito-netting, and helped to nail 1t over the windows of the Dionne house when the June flies grew so dangerous.
 It was Davis who made a check at 6 every morning, without walk ening the Dionne household, by driving past the house. If all was well, nurse waved from the win dow.
 Returning, Davis passed by Dr. Dafoe's house. It was arranged hat, should everything not be in good order, he would stop and awaken Dr. Dafoe. There were no telephones then.
 The arrangements helped Dr. Dafoe to get a little badly needed sleep before his own daily routine visits began.
 It was Davis who came slither- ing into Dr. Dafoe's yard, and drove him back in record time to the Dionne home when the babies had 8 bad sinking spell at three months of age.
 And it was Davis who drove Nurse De Kiriline to Bonfield for treatment when she was badly burned by the upsetting of an oil lamp. MENTOR TO DIR. DAFOE
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
Tests New Armaments

Army men, including foreign mili- tary and naval attaches, naturally are devoting constant attention to the Spanish warfare. especially to the ornaments imported from other nations, which they believe virtually have made Spain proving ground for the newest wrinkles in modern warfare.
 Our own military experts at-
 tribute the unexpected setbacks
 to the Franco army primarily to failure of the anti-gOvernment
 leaders to anticipate the relative
 solidarity with which the Spanish
 people have supported the govern
 ment, the difficulty of recruiting
 Spaniards for the rebel army, and
 the entirely unforeseen ability of
 the population of such 8 large
 modern city as Madrid to preserve
 it's morale under terrific aerial bombardment.
 Representatives of each faction in Washington say the merciless bom- bardment of Madrid has greatly increased sympathy in this country for the Spanish loyalists.
 But although there is much pTi- vate debate and bitter division of opinion, the official attitude is one of strict neutrality. About 1900 Washingtonians packed the Masonic auditorium and contributed about $1 100 for medical supplies at mass oII~neeal hxy Tca ha1 de Palencia, Spanish minister te Sweden.
 Nevertheless, alth ough nearly every prominent official in Wash ington was invited by the North American Committee in Aid ot Spanish democracy to hear Senora Palencia, only three or four minor officials appeared. ] Copyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
I'M M A N U E L
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Behold virgin conceive bear and shall call hs 1mmanuel-Isaah 7:14o Beneath the stargow of the Christmas morn, The world reaxes from its ravished
 Forests of pine, cling the sparkling SnoWs Await the palid light of coming day. Arising in
 The O man-chids primal name Lights altar silence kindes And life is filled beauty in His name. And who is sleeping a new-found guest! The Child of waiting
 Where me in momently awake
 Forgetting love dumbness tangled dress Masterl sweeter will praise name, And morning song will bless the day you came BY GEORGE L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
NIAGARA PLANS
 HOLIDAY DANCE
Local Boys Named Com= mitteemen for Waverly
 Inn Gathering
Special to The Democrat)

Niagara, Dec. 21.-John Di Giovanna, Bristol, chairman of the Connecticut Undergraduate club dinner dance which will be held at the Waverly Inn, Cheshire, Dec. 30th, has announced his commit tee for the dance.
 This committee includes: John Del Buono and Edward Jenusaitis, Waterbury: George Long, New Ha- ven; Thomas Danaher, Manchester; John Keane, Meriden; Edward Griffin, Danbury; John Gorka, Windsor Locks. At present the com mittee is at work completing all final arrangements for what should prove to be the largest social suc- cess sponsored by the club.
 The officers of this years club are: John Madigan, president, from Bristol; vice-president, John Di Giovanna, Bristol; treasurer, Don- old Walsh, Waterbury; secretary, John Foley, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Waterville, Dec. 21 The first Christmas party for the children of members of the Casper L. Davis post and auxiliary will be held Sum- day afternoon at Fraternity hall. A large, well lighted tree is planned and Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute the large stack of gifts that have been accumulated by the sincerest of efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Aldo, genial chef at Rocco Diorios Bank Street eatery has been taken the hurdles consistently lately he feels like Olympic harrer Recently he lost two sure" bets to John Cluney sports ed Friday he figured he'd get square and laid John even money on the Impeletiere-Pastor fight, although the Imp rocked to sleep and poor Aldo almost suffered hemorhage when he listened to the announcer repeat the referees count. Aldo always got his dope from Cluneys tips in ''This Sporting World" It pays to learn, eh Aldo?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

ANA<EA 0SA VsS~ 0~e~A~
 Callendar, Ont, Dec. 21-Christ- mas comes 8 third time for the quintuplets, and one of the most honored guests at their festal board is bound to be Fred Davis, the man whose unexcelled camera has portrayed the children for an eager world.
 Many people wonder just why Davis has had this exclusive priv ilege,-what justice there was in giving exclusively this cream of all camera assignments to just one man.
 The answer, to anyone who knows we'll the Dionne story, is that anything less would be rank injustice. For Davis has been a great deal more that photographer to the Dionne babies.
 Let's go back to that cold morn ing in May of 1884 when "the Cal lander miracle" took place. A harassed country doctor, unschooled in the meaning of public interest in an unique event, distracted by his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
CAMERA PRINTS TO
 BE PUT ON DISPLAY

A second annual exhibition of camera prints will be sponsored by the Waterbury Camera club during the latter part of January at the Little Gallery in he Matauck His torical sociey building. The exhibi- ton will be open to any amateur photographer in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Colloquialisms. How many people know that this little state of Connecticut. it's ancestry to the fact that Sam Hill perennial public servant He held many public offices ana he held them for many long years. Colonel Samuel Hill a native of GuifOrd born there towards the end of the 17th tuy. He was elected to the General Assembly so many times that the people lost count. Gradually things began to be compared with Sam Hill in this fashion, "He like Sam Hl". In time the ex- pressOn passed around the country and while it isn't heard much today, there occasions when an old timer will pop out with it. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: Just few lines to your column to urge popular reform among automobile driv in Waterbury, Maybe it's the same in other cities but it seems to to be centered in Waterbury. you have been the first in line at red light you've prob ably experienced this too AS you sit there waiting for the lights to change will come up your left and nine times out of ten swing right in front of you so Nothing makes see red (even when the light turns green) this think that at every light stop there should be four alleys for traffic going in opposite d rections One the right should be for cars going to make right turn The the middle of the street should be for going forward Cars going outside of these lines would be violating the trahc ruleA What de you think? A. B.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Winter comes Today is the first day of win ter and also the shortest day in the year. That doesn't mean there aren't twentyfou hours in it like all other days; it simply that the period of daylight to- day is shorter than any other day Did you ever stop to think how your old home town has changed in aspect since the hazy purple days of autumn Some day some painter will produce mural depicting the four seasons as they lay their magic hands community and transform it over night it almost seems To day forgotten landmarks stand out houses are clearly outlined against the hillsides Nature is storing up her reserves that when the seasons scenes st she may blaze forth in all her glory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

Between asterks MT and Mrs Ted O'Donnell of Edson avenue honor with my first Christmas card It lovely remembrance and I'm deeply appreclatve I
 $1O fine for missing rotary traffic sign in Burlington last week. Walt his way to usher at Cal Martins wedding What costly trip that turned out to be- Mary Crane graduate of St. Marys Training School for Nurses working steadily at the Middesex County Hos pital. . A Tower Reader complains that certain Inooris parks his nightly at the corner of Buck alleges truck cannot possibly make the turn and smaller autos experience great deal of unnecessary trouble What he wants is action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

When Fred Davis Merry Christ mas" rings through the Dionne nursery this holiday season, 1t will carry additional authority from the fact that Davis, as much as any, body, helped to make it so.
 TOMORROW: A picture of pr. Dafoe and the quins out for a sleigh ride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

interested and voluble and most of them more favorable t othe Fascist cause in Spain than are a majority of the non- -Hispanic envoys of dem- ocratic governments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
DuBois EIolaored


 0. Arthur Dubois of Cooke street, employment superintendent of the Scovill Mfg. O.. has been appoint ed to represent the Industrial Fore men'sc Tub on a committee selected by the Connecticut technical coun- ell. to coordinate efforts being made to secure the adoption of the devel- opment program at the Connecticut State college.
 The Everyman's Bible class will hold it's monthly business meeting at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Grace Methodist church.
 The Fairmount Community club will give It's annual Christmas party this evening at the sprague school gymnasium at ' o'clock for the chile dren of the Fairmount community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
Legionnaires Plan
 Party Next Sunday
Post and Auxiliary Cooperate in Arranging Program;
 Roy Excels In Bowling League Matches
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-20
RED CROSS TOTAL
 HITS $l,7OO MARK
Roll Call Far Below Quota /; Campaign Ends Thanks
 giving Day

Returns in the Red Cross roll call or Waterbury went over $i,700 to- day, but there is still large amount to be gathered before the drive ends next Thursday. Official returns to date total $l,746.33 up to last night.
 The annual roll call ends Thanks. giving day and strong public sup- port is needed before that time if the drive is to be successful.
 Red Cross roll call returns for November l9, 1e36:
 Colonial Trust company, $lo; Waterbury Paper Box company, si62.75; City Hall. additional. Mrs. Selma samaha, $i7.50, Lilly build ing, Atty. J. Gregory Lynch, $40; post office, (carricrs, clerks and su- pervisors), Ss3; Hendricken school. s5; Barnard school, 60: Colonial Trust bank booth, Miss Leonie Wil- bank booth, Mrs. 0. P. Cooke, Mrs. Hugh Corcoran, $5.9p: Waterbury National bank booth, Mrs. A. Henry Weisman. chairman, 433.60; Water- vile street, No. c to GO, Mrs. Earle McGann, canvasser, $l0; Willow street, Plaza to wildwood avenue, Mrs. Julia Conklin, canvasser, $l4; Clifton avenue, Chauncey and Ster- ling, Mrs. IT. Bavier, canvasser, Si3.i0; Euclid avenue, No. 102 to 206, Mrs. 0. l. Stewart, canvasser, $24; Cooke street, Pennington avenue to Bidwell, Earl Kaytone and McDon- aid, Mrs. Harry Mink, caiyasser, $6; office subscriptions, $b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-20
Lithuanian Legion
 Going To Park City
State Ses,cn Opens in Bridgeport Tomorrow-St
 JOseph's Bazaar Continues to Attract Crowds
BROOKLYN NE WIS

Mrs. Theresa Stokes, vice-president; Mrs. Constance Stokes, junior vice. president; Mrs. Anna Vaitukaitis, financial secretary; Mrs. Joseph Bendler, musician; Mrs. Albert Rice, fianance adjutant; Mrs. Mabel Dan- isavage, recording secretary; Mrs. William Shukaitis, Mrs. Blody Pc. kock and Mrs. Ella Barley.
 Among the topics to be discussed will be Q membership movement; the organization of new posts; de- partment records and dv les; and the extension of activitie&
 One of the most important discus- sions will concern the banquet in this city in honor of Past National Commander, Dr. John E. Buchenes of Baltimore, Md, who Is associated with the consultant staff of Johns Hopkins university, and who n health chairman of Baltimore. Commander Danisavage has been named general chairman of the com. mittee in charge of this event, as. sisted by members of the local staff, and 0 eistrict committee which has been appointed to make reserva- tions for separate units.
 Included on this committee are Attorney Thomas Cabelus of Plain- vile; Commander Charles R. Jur- gelis, Casimir Javias and John Mix alauskas of Brooklyn, N. r., Attor- ney shulna of Boston, Commander William zeiner of Hartford; Com mander Anthony Velecky and John 0. Valley of Bridgeport; Mrs. Cath- crine Narcum of New Britain, na- tional president of the ladies' aux ilary, Mrs. Anna Bruzas of this city, Barbara Slukus and Rose Geddai- tis of Hartford.
 c. of c. Night
 Large crowds continue to attend the annual bazaar sponsored by parishioners of St. Joseph's church. Tonight members of the Lithuanian chamber of commerce and auxiliary and members of the bowling league will attend the carnival in a group, Last night 1e societies associated with the Lithuanian Catholic Fed eration were present.
 Dancing is a regular feature each night with music by A. Jarvis and the Young Melodians orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-20
SCHOOL EXTRAS l QUICK SELLOUT
Seven Hundred Copies of Tech.O- Scope Released
 at LeavenwOrth

The Leavenworth high school Tech O Scope, revived monthly pa- per of the local technical high school made its first appearance in six years today. Members of the student body were all but fighting for first glimpse of the sheet. Earle Blan- chard of the faculty, advisor to the members of the editorial staff, stated that the five hundred copies which had been printed were gone in no time and 1t was necessary to print an additional 200 to satisfy students who requested copies.
 The new edition of the paper is printed in the school under the di- rection of Samuel Bassett, head of the printing class. The members of the staff follow: Editors-in- -chief, Josephine Steinman and Harry San- derson; business managers, Francis Zinno and Henry Jankowski; sports editors, Edward Milan, basketball; {; and Albert Strauss, football: clubs, Francis Robinson and Anthony Bruno; photographer, Andrew Stav- roS.
 The paper is a four page issue, in which there is no advertising. It was founded in 1927 and was pulp lished then until 1880, at which time publication stopped for six years. This year, under the leadership of MT. Blanchard, the students inter- ested themselves in reviving the pa- per, and the sale of copies this morn ing was very gratifying. The next issue will be published just before Christmas and the staff will meet this evening to discuss plana for the holiday edit yn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-20
OHIO'S MINIMUM
 WAGE LAW UPHELD

Columbus, O., Nov. 20.-(UP).-- Ohio's minimum wage law for wom- en and minors was upheld as con- stitutional by three-judge federal court today.
 The decision permits the state to continue lnforcement of wage reg. ulations, but the victory for the state may be only temporary, as the United States supreme court, In a 6-to-4 decision last June, invalidat- cd a New York law that was almost identical with the Ohio statute.
 The supreme court will have the last word In the Ohio case, as an appeal Is to be carried to that court by Agnes B. Dickinson, Columbus attorney for plaintiffs who had at- tackled the Ohio law.
 Today's ruling was unanimous with Circuit Judge Florence E. All len, Cincinnati, and District Judges Nell c. Underwood, Columbus, Ant Robert Nevin, Cincinnati, concur ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-20
PALESTINIAN ART
 EXHIBIT PLANNED
Beth.El Sisterhood Mem. bers Sponsoring Dis.
 play of WoOdcraft

An exhibition of modern Palestin- ian art and woodcraft will be offered to the public In the Beth Fl auditor. oum on Sunday between one and eight o'clock in the evening, 1t was announced yesterday. The exhibi- ton IS being sponsored by the Beth El Sisterhood and members of church groups throughout the city are especially invited to visit the display of art. Tea will be served by Mrs. Rudolph Hennick during the afternoon. The chairman of the arrangements committee for the ex- hibit is Mrs. William P. Greenfield.
 Etchings and woodcuts done by contemporary artists and brought to this country from Palestine will con- stitute the major portion of the art section. Facial studies predominate in this section of the exhibition, with some 100 woodcuts included in the display of work of this nature.
 Several other articles including books and vases, wall hangings on velvet, religious books and articles for children will also be included as part of the exhibition.