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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02
Recent Bride Is
 Rendered. ShouUey

A miscellaneous shower was given recently at the home of Mrs. Bart Stack in honor of her sister, Miss Mollie O'Donnell who was married in New York ely on November 9 at St. Johns church at o'clock. The bride received many use- ful gifts. The guests included: Miss Dora Fan, Mrs. Jerry Nolan, Anna Mahoney, Mrs. Pat Shanahan, Mrs. Garret Joyce, Mrs. Calvin, Mary Murphy, Mrs. John Ring, Mrs. Mat thew Kane, Mrs. Finnegan, Margaret Moriarty, Nora Lynch, Mrs. Peter Stack, Mrs. Anna OLeary, Mrs. J. Riordan, Mrs. J. Griffin, Mrs. M. McClennan, Anna J. Mahoney, Mrs. Timothy Flaherty, Mrs. T. Casey, Mrs. William Gaughane, Mrs. T. McHugh, Mary Crowley, Mrs. John Crowley, Mrs. P. Hussey, Mrs. Mur- pily, Mrs. D. Sheehan, Mary Savage, Mrs. T. Unwin, Mrs. T. Fitzgerald, Mrs. M. O'Connor, Margaret Rior- dan, Margaret Stack, Mrs. Flaherty, Mrs. Cronin, Mrs. Patrick Shea, Mrs. Phelan, Catherine Houlihan, Mrs. Casey, Julia Fitzgerald, Mrs. Mar tin Crean, Mrs. J. Murphy, Mrs. J. German, Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, Mrs. B. Stack, Mrs. M. Killey, Mrs. J. Murphy and Mrs. T. Greaney.
 The pupils of Mrs. Lucian Derouin, recently presented an interesting piano recital at her home on Lounsbury avenue, at which time eaoh selection was played from memory and the interpriter received gratifying applause from an appre- ciative audience. The pupils were assisted in the recital by Peggy Carroll, juvenile radio singer and Miss Cecile Demers, violinist. Fol- lowing the recital a luncheon was served with Mrs. Derouin as hostess.
 Participating in the recital were Robert Rotella who played "The Holowe'en and Drifting Song" by Williams, and the Indian Dance" by Fairchild. Rita St. Jean, who played Waltz" by Scovill Walter Sprito, who was heard in Fletcher's "Big Banjo Piaget." My Wild Irish Rose" Danny Boy" and "Sing Baby Sing" sung by Miss Peggy Carroll; Roland Massicotte, who played "The Brook in the Forest" by Hoist; "Dolly's Funeral" by Tchikowsky; and Curious Story" by Heller; The violin selections of Miss Demers were "Love's Greeting" by Edgar and 'Mazurka" by Bohn. Margaret McGrath played "The March of the Flowers" by Wachsand the Waltz ing Doll" The program was con- cluded by Poldine and Martha Demers who played Dance of the Dofla" by Brown, "Firefies" by Grant and Schaffer and "Arabes- que'' by Mana -zucca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-02

could make four hearts. and tho four spade bid was Co part . sac. Eillee. when ho naw dummy, with tkaee small trumpa. ho knew that he lad hla york cut out for him.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06

helped subdue the last Sioux and
Apache Indian uprisings and fought
in skirmishes in Montana, North
Dakota, Colorado and New Mexico.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs.
Hubert B. johnson, and two grand
daughters, Misses Dorothy Joan and
Alice Lucille johnson, all of Indian
apoliS.
Arrange Fitzpatrick Rites
Funeral rites for Mr.. Fitzpatrick
were being arranged today. His
body was released to the j. C. Will
son funeral home. Survivors are a
sister and niece.
Gurnie Corbett, 48, of 1874 w.
Southern-av, who walked out of a
beer tavern at 1884 S. Meridian-st
Saturday night and against the
side of a moving automobile, was
reported in a critical condition at
City Hospital today. He suffered a
skull fracture and severe lacera-
tons of the head. Ival Lambert,
%, of 1852 S. West-st, was driver
of the automobile.
Mrs. Catherine Holiday, so, of
2138 Fletcher-av, received a serious
head injury early yesterday morn
ing when she fell while attempting
to get into an automobile at 1861 w.
16th-st. She was taken to City
Hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06

Owen Harvey, drum major of the
Boy Scout and Technical High
School bands, is to do a baton
twirling stunt on the circus and
feature" program at the Armory
Saturday night as the closing event
on the spring vacation week
schedule.
Movies are to be shown for Scouts
tomorrow from 10 to 1890 in the
VIM. H. Block CO. auditorium. F. O..
Belzer, Scout executive, and Herbert
D. Traub, assistant scoutmaster, will
have charge.
On wednesday, Scouts will take
over functions of the city govern
ment and will act in various capac-
tiles in the county and city civil
courts. Mr.. Belzer is to direct a
program at the Kiwanis luncheon
and a court of honor" is to be held
in Tomlinson Hall that night
The Saturday night program is to
include a show by the Chank- Tun-
Un-Gi Minstrels, performance by
the Scout band, a radio broadcast by
Scout entertainers and a pageant,
Time Will Tell"
Scout exhibits will be displayed
at Blocks, L. S. Ayres & Co., En-
Roe Sporting Goods Store, Vonnegut
Hardware Co., L. Strauss and Co.
and H. Lieber and Co.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
Editorial, Page Twelve)

In a general order, Sheriff Ray
assigned eight deputies to danger
Gus county roads at night, and put
10 crews on watch during the day.
Along the w. Westinghouse stretch
where six people lost their lives Fri
day night, he ordered deputies to
arrest all persons going faster than
40 miles an hour.
City police, believing they had the
parking problem settled. turned
their attention today to enforce
ment of other provisions of the
traffic code.
60 Pay Traffic Fines
1t was announced at traffic Of
flee that go persons had paid fines
under the new triplicate "fiXproof"
Stickers, and only five had taken
their cases to court at their own re-
quest. Four of these had to pay
fines.
The first arrest affidavit was sent
out today to Philip Fishbein, 37O6
N. Pennsylvania-S after police
said he ignored both a sticker and
warning. He was alleged to have
parked his car at As degree angle
in front of $50 Massachusetts,
Chief Morrissey issued an order
that no more courtesy" stickers
should be given to county residents,
and he asked officers to check es-
pecially on alley parking. He also
told all members of the department
to assume full personal respon-
sibility for enforcement of the traf-
fic code.
He explained that in the past TOO
many officers had left this work just
to the motorcycle division. There
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
POLITICAL BAN
LAID DOWN BY
WELFARE HEAD
Partisan Activity, Donations
to Cost Jobs, Baker
Declares.

Employees of the Marion County
Welfare Department today had re-
ceived notice that they face dis
missal if they engage actively in
partisan politics or contribute finan-
cially to any political campaign.
The notice was contained in let
ter from Joel A. Baker, welfare di-
rector, sent to employees of the old
age pension department, the blind
pension department and the Board
Of Children'S Guardians.
Mr.. Baker said the order was is
sued after it was learned that all
county employees had been forced to
contribute to a political campaign
fund.
Bars Per Cent Clubs
There will be no 2 per cent
clubs operating in the Welfare de-
partment," he declared.
The letter also warned en-
ployes of the department not to at
tempt to use political influence to
retain their jobs. 1t also said that
any one holding an official position
in either of the political parties is
to resign at once or face dismissal.
The letter sent to welfare en-
ployes reads:
1T has come to my attention that
certain of the employees working in
county institutions that are now
under the jurisdiction of the Marion
County Welfare Board have been
required to pay a certain percent
age of their monthly salaries to the
treasurers of political parties.
This letter will serve as notice
to you that from now on no employee
under the jurisdiction of the county
welfare board will be required at
any time to pay any amount to
either of the political parties.
Cites Past Experience
II know from past experience that
whenever new board or new ad-
ministration takes charge of any
public institution there always is
confusion and CONSERVATION among
the employees as to whether or not
they will retain their positions. Do
not attempt to bring any political
influence on either the director or
any member of the welfare board.
Such action will not help you in re-
tanning your position.
1.-THE director and the members
Of the board must necessarily have
time to digest the new act of the
Legislature under which we are to
function. If you are qualified and
on the job, you need not fear dis
missal.
There is, however, one rule that
goes into effect Immediately. ANY
employe working in any institUe-~~
under the jurisdiction of the Marion
County Welfare Board who is hold
ing any official position in the Or
ganization of either of the political
parties must resign at once. Fail
ure to do so will be cause for dis
missal."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
COUNTY PUPILS
TO BE HONORED
AT FIELDH0USE
81 Achievement Contest
Winners to Get Medals
Here Tomorrow.

Gold and silver medals are to be
presented to the "a winners of the
Marion County achievement contest
tomorrow night at special exer-
cises in the Butler fieldhouse, ].
Malcolm Dunn. county school super
intendent. announced today.
The contest was conducted during
the school year in the public schools
of the county exclusive of Indian
apolis and the final competition was
held at the university in March, the
superintendent said.
An exhibition of arts, crafts and
projects prepared by the school
pupils is to be held in the fieldhouse
today and tomorrow. Charles Vance,
Ben Davis High School principal, is
to have charge of the program.
First prize in the essay contest
was won by Miss Margaret Laughner
of Warren Central High School.
Marion Newhouse of Oaklandon
High School placed second.
Prize Winners Listed
Other essay contest winners were:
Eleventh grade, Clifford Fowler.
Southport. and Betty Parry. Acton
High School; tenth grade, Cath
crime Wagle, New Augusta, and
Jack Pollock, New Bethel; ninth
grade, Margaret Young, Warren
Central, and Edith Spencer, Speed
way; eighth grade, Betty Rose For
roster, Ben Davis, and Patricia
Bridgins, Crooked Creek; seventh
grade, Kenneth Moore, Newton, and
Alice Junkin. Southport; sixth
grade, Lois A. Morgan, New Au-
gusta No. 6.
In the general achievement con-
tests, Julia Williams, Decatur Gen.
trail, won the first place for the
twelfth grade and William Cook,
New Bethel, won second place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
s Die in Tennessee
By United Press

By United Press
COLUMBIA, Tenn, April GA
devastating tornado left a trail of
six known dead in Maury County
today and an unestimated property
damage.
About 40 homes were demolished
here.
Central City, Armour and Cross
Bridge also were hit by the twister.
Power lines were destroyed,
throwing the ravaged communities
in complete darkness. Searchers
were using lanterns at 8 a. m. today,
and believed the death toll would
mount as more debris is cleared.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
5 Die in Grenada, Miss.

GRENADA. Miss, April GA
tornado killed five persons six miles
east Of Coffeyville last night, it was
revealed today after communication
lines were established.
Those killed included four white
persons in one family, Ellis r.
Murphee, IS; his wife, Francis, and
two children, James. 3, and a year.
old baby. An unidentified Negro
was killed. Four were injured.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06

are not enough members in the
traffic department, he pointed out,
to sufficiently cover the city, and
all officers will have to take part
in this safety drive.
Two more automobile deaths were
recorded yesterday. Nathan Me-
darts, IS, of Lawrence, victim of
hit-and-run driver, died in the
United States Veterans Hospital of
injuries received Feb II when he
was struck while walking on state
road No. Ct.
Tilford A. Fitzpatrick, 81, of 1923
E. Raymond-st, died in City Hos
pital of injuries suffered March IA
when struck by an automobile in
the 200 block on Shelby-st.
Boy, 7, Is Killed
A 7-year-old boy died Saturday
afternoon, a few hours after he was
struck by a truck. He was, Donald
McFall of 1924 w. 21st-st, who was
injured at 21st and Harding SITS.
Twenty -four traffic arrests were
made Saturday and none yester-
day, department records show. Five
persons were charged with speed
ing, three on joint charges of
speeding and failure to stop at a
preferential street, and four were
accused of drunken driving.
Mayor Kern and Safety Board
members are expected to confer
with Chief Morrissey tomorrow on
ways to halt the county traffic toll.
The City Council also may take
final action tonight on a measure
which police believe will aid them
in tracking down hit-and-run driv-
erS.
Medaris Rites Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mr.. Medaris
are to be held at tomorrow in the
Lawrence M. E. Church. Burial is
to be in the I. O. 0. F. Cemetery in
Oaklandon.
Born in Spencer, Mr.. Medaris en-
listed in Company F, Fifteenth In
fantry, on December 81, 1881. He
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
Local Boy in Storm Area

Fearing their 13-year-old son
may have been injured in the tor
nado which struck Tupelo. Miss, last
night, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. STAN
ford, 5000 Julian-av, left today for
that stricken city.
The boy. Fred Stanford Jr, is a
student in the Tupelo Military
Academy. The parents had not
heard from him since the storm
occurred,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
PROHIBlTIONISTS MEET
TO PICK STATE TICKET
Convention Scheduled for Wheeler
Mission Tomorrow.

State convention of the Prohibi-
ton Party is to be held at 10 to-
morrow in the Wheeler Rescue Mis-
sion. Candidates for a full state
ticket and delegates to the national
convention, May 5, 6 and Z, at Nj
agara Falls, N. Y, are to be selected.
Verdia Allen is state chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06

WITH the care of skilled watch
W makers, eight workmen today
assembled in L. S. Ayres & Co. the
sort of fairy doll house little girls
dream about.
Some of them have been working
on this $435,000 miniature castle,
which belongs to Colleen Moore, the
movie actress, since it arrived here
yesterday, and expect to have it
ready late this afternoon.
The Junior League, with Mrs. C.
Harvey Bradley and Mrs. William C.
Bobbs acting as co-chairmen, is to
give a dinner in Ayres, to be fol-
lowed by a previeW of the house.
At $3.50 Miss Moore is to broadcast a
description of her house over station
WIRE, and the worlds most eXqui-
site toy is to 60 on view tomor-
row.
1t took 100000 pieces, exclusive
of rivets, TO put the structure to-
gather originally, but it knocks
down for shipping into 300 units.
Each room is packed in separate
box and the outside shell goes into
four boxes. These boxes are lined
with rubber.
1T TAKES more than eight hours
u to assemble the structure and
three hours to furnish it, according
to Charles Morrison and Mrs. Nor
rison, Colleen's parents, who are on
tour with her
Members of the troupe now never
worry about shipping the structure.
1t has travelled more than $4,000
miles, always arrives on schedule
and nothing ever has been broken
or lost, Miss Moore revealed.
This whole idea started when I
bought Colleen a miniature diction-
airy when she was two" Mr.. Morri-
son said. I'VE were living in Port
Huron, Mich, then, and as soon as
I arrived home with this gift, she
asked me to build house around it.
II made the first one with a cigar
box, but my technique improved on
the next seven," he added. This
last one took us 10 years to build,
and we still are working on it. Col
leen has put some of her own jewels
in it. Many of the pieces are price
less because they could not be
duplicated"
MISS MOORE came here from
1V1 Des Moines yesterday, and
walked through the Union Station
while still" and newsreel photog-
raphers took pictures. Some I'M
identified carpenter picked this time
to do some hammering and spoiled
the sound track
Just as in Hollywood, the camera
men asked her to do it over. The
carpenter was squelched, and the
second take was all right Fred
Hoke was reception committee
chairman. Others present were
Mayor Kern, Hugh NICK. Landon,
Riley Hospital board of directors
chairman in charge of the exhibit,
and 3-year-old Loretta Dillon, Riley
Hospital patient, who presented Miss
Moore with bouquet of roses.
Riley Hospital is to receive half
the proceeds from the display here.
Lots of people want to know why
I don't have any dolls in my doll
house." Miss Moore said Il want
every one who sees it to place his
own imaginary characters in the
rooms"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
CHRIST'S DEATH LAID
TO GOOD, STUPID MEN
Presbyterian Pastor Speaks at Holy
Week Services at Noon.

Christ was nailed to the cross by
the stupidity of good men, the Rev.
Jean S. Miner, Second Presbyterian
Church pastor, said in Lenten SER
mon this noon at English's Theater.
Throughout His Ministry it was
the good people who gave Him the
greatest difficulty. The very word
Pharisee means puritan, but it was
a puritanism guilty of the stupidity
of the narrow closed mind"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
Tom Mix Reported Improved

by UHtt6u PF6SS
SAN FRANCISCO. April g.
Considerable Improvement" in thu
condition of Tom Mix, veteran COW
boy actor and circus owner, was re-
ported today by st. Francis Hos.
pital physicians. Mr.. Mix wa!
stricken with pneumonia Wednes.
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
Alabama Town Hit
BY United Press

bW WFftW TFNN
HUNTSVILLE, Ala, April 6.-Four
persons we're known to have been
killed and a fifth. an infant, was
believed to have persisted when a
tornado struck Elkwood, Ala, about
20 miles northwest of here last
night, Deputy Sheriff H. L. Lam
derS said today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
City Boy Scouts Outline
Vacation Week Program
Training Glasses in Fremens and Safety Reserves Work
Opens Activities for Local Youths

indianapolis Boy Scouts
fremen
quarters eey-sts Medals are to be
those completing
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
SONS OF REVOLUTION
WILL HEAR OF SHRINE
Patriotic Development at Vim
cennes to Be Explained.

Glenn j. Richards is to speak on
the development of patriotic
shrine at VincenneS tomorrow at
luncheon of the Indiana Society,
Sons of the American Revolution, in
the Sphinx Arms. Mr.. Richards is
president of the George Rogers
Clark Memorial Commission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
Authorities Map Traffic
Drive as Two More Die
City, County, State Police Join Hands to Halt Increasing
TOLL Which Has Reached SO for Year.

authorities effort
constantly 1886 toll which
had reached deaths yesterday the
total.
Donald with state
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06

an even Stricter enforcement of
traffic laws was necessary. He has
had the department on the lookout
for traffic violations for several
weeks, and has asked them to con-
tinue their vigilance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-06
OFFICIAL WEATHER

-United States Weather Bureau
Sunrise ....... 5:21 Sunset ..... 6:14
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-28
Romantic Trains

One of the odd evidences of returning prosperity is reported by the Travellers Aid Bureau. More children are travelling alone by rail because parents are able to send them on vacation visits with rela- tives. One branch had an increase in June of 200 per cent over the previous month in the number of unaccompanied children it looked after.
 There is an interesting Sidelight on this situation. Given their choice of means of transportation, most of the youngsters want to ride on railroad trains Busses are second choice and airplanes a low third. The reason for the great preference for trains is probably to be found in the fact that trains are real novelty to children today. Most children have rather frequent opportunities to ride in automobiles. They see automobiles at close hand every day even if their parents don't own one. Airplanes are not very exciting unless a youngster is near enough an airport to watch arrivals and departures.
 Trains have always thrilled children. They xtSearn to say "choo-choo" almost as soonr as they say mama" or daddy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-28
The Governor Is Wise

Tn finally deciding that special ses- sion of the Connecticut General Assem- bly Governor Wilbur L. Cross accedeS not to the wishes of those who have been ciamoring for such sessions for several years, but to his own good judgment. The primary purpose of this session will be to change the Connecticut statutes so that our electoral vote may be cast properly and as indicated by the voters of the state. The reason for this is the change in the inauguration date of the President and converting of Congress
 Four years ago when President Roose- welt was first inducted into office our statutes were sufficient unto the day. The lame-duck constitutional amend ment had not gone into effect, as It was not until 1883 that sufficient states had ratified 1t. Under its provisions Congress convened once year, meeting on Jan nary 6: the President is inaugurated on January 20 instead of March 4 as former ly. The first part of the amendment has already been exercised; the latter part will be tried out next January.
 According to Connecticut law provides that presidential electors shall meet on January 6, 1887, although not specifical- ly this. In actuality the law calls for meeting on the first Wednesday of Jan- uAry following the election. The lame. duck amendment calls for a meeting Of presidential electors in their respective states on the second Wednesday of De- cember, following election. It is for the purpose of amending our state law, so that we may comply with the federal con- stitution that Governor Cross feels Legislative session should be held. And to make 1t above-board 1t will be held prior to the November election. It's the sem sible way to do 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-28

m9ndB. nave
 no doubt of Candidate Landon's defeat in November. I am ops posed to the party whose repre- sentative and advocate he ig bee cause to me it stands for eyerys thing antagonistic to human progress, economic freedom, and industrial liberty. But by reason of this attitude of mind I felt ttat whatever, and no matter what, the Governor of Kansas said the duty of listening to his words attcntlvcly and disgesting them carefully was af1 obligation in common intelligence. I tried to do 90. There was also the feels ing of curiosity mixed with hopes fuiness; curiosity about the pers sonality and the expressed men- tailty of 6 political figure who was on unknown quantity until William Randolph Hearst pro- jOcted him from relative obScurity into the spotlight of national noe tice; fopefulness that something reaily new, really thought-provoks Ing, really definite would Dc found in the first official utterance Of the standard bearer of 6 once great party. The curiosity res mains almost entirely unsatiBflcd. The hopefulneSs has disappeared completely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-28

'r A. The major political parties do not enroll members, or collect dues
 c. Is it cororct to say, You and mo" or You and I?"
 A. It deponedS upon whether the phrase is used in tie flominativo or tho objective caBe. "You and 1 went to the ball game" fife saw you and mo at the ball game"
 c. Who was the ofiiclai repres sentative of LatviG in the United States in 1920?
 A. There was no ofiiCial repre- sentative from LAtvIa until Geptetns ber 90, 1929, when Mir. c. Louis Deya became Charge d'ARaires cd interim of the Latviaii Legation in Washing ton. Latvia was not recognized by the United States until July 1922.
 If yOu want c copy Of our b00k- let "CFILD HEALTH" write Co the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 10ic Thirteenth Bt, North. west, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents lm postage.