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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

1 ing them shorter than ever this season.
 The elephant modiste who designs and prepares these wonderful robes has quite an extensive job on her hands, and 1t keeps her busy most of the time, for, like all big people, elephants are hard on their clothes and their wardrobes are always in need of repairs. The measuring of an elephant for new robe is quite difficult task in itself, generally requiring the services of at least two assistants and step-ladder. The amount of cloth required to drape fastidious pachyderm would be enough to make gowns for at least ten women and the amount of sewing work on a single elephant dress would stagger the average modiste, unless she was paid for her services by the hour. Elephants are naturally proud and are ex- ceedingly fond of bright colors and brilliant display. They enjoy be- ing "dolled up" in their gorgeous trappings and never resent being measured for new gowns.
 Tn the herds of elephants will be found Teddy" the largest male per- forming elephant in the world from the Hippodrome, New York City.
 Myrtle Mcclure, pictured above, will be seen in the center ring with whole herd of elephants. She can make them do most unusual feats. The elephants of Downie Bros. Cir GUS are on exhibition in the large menagerie to which the doors open at 1 and D. m. an hour before starting time for each of the two performances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
SCHOOLYARD FALL
 IS BASIS OF SUIT
Boys Father Asks $2,- 900; Accident Occurred
 at Webster School

Injuries sustained in a fall in 8 school playground are the basis of a suit brought today against the city of Waterbury. The plaintiff, Rob- ert McGrath, 8 minor, suing through George McGrath, his father, asks damages of $2,000.
 The injuries were sustained Jan- uary 22, 1036, while the lad was play ing in the year at Webster school, according to the complaint.
 The school playground, it is charged, is terraced and portions of 1t are above the other parts of the other parts of the ground. Tn one section, the plaintiff claims, Q wall separates one part from the other, and there is no railing or other bar rier at the top of the wall.
 On the day in question, the suit charges, the boy slipped or was pushed in snow at the top of the wall and fell off the wall. It is claimed that he fell eight feet to the ground below. Severe injuries sustained by the boy are listed in the complaint, drawn by Attorney j.. William Carroll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Telling Your Troubles to The Moon
Americanism Unfailing Love of Country and Ideals. Eagerness to Defend It - Undivided Allegiance to the Flag College Education Criticized May Month of Memories, Topples and Battle.
 fields, and Memorial Flowers.
BY FRED EDWARDS

Because we cannot forever smile, Because we must trudge in the dust awhile, Because we think that the way Is long Some of us whimper that llfe's all
 wrong. But somehow we live and our sky grows bright, And everything seems to work out all right. So bend your troubles and meet your care, For the clouds must break, and the sky grow fair, Let the rain come down, as it
 must and will, For In spite of the grumblers who stand about, Somehow, 1t seems all things work
 Edgar A. Guest.
 America, Always. Said Daniel Webster: "Tkere is no evil that we cannot either face
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

Two herds of performing ele. phants are with the Downie Bros Circus under the management ol Charles Sparks coming to Water bury. Thursday, May 28. Eddie Do- herty foremost elephant trainer on this continent, is in charge of these ponderous pachyderms, and has taught them a routine that has never been duplicated for speed and int-icacv 10 direction. Elephants have been mainstays of the circus for generations and have played an important part in the advancement of this favoritc amusement. They are the clowns of the menagerie, like their fun, and frequently play tricks on each other. There is a memorable instance recorded in circus history establishing the fact that these huge beasts possess a sense of humor.
 All elephants are thieves, contin- ually stealing each others hay. The slyest of them all coyly tuck their hay between their feet in a neat pile where their neighbors cannot reach 1t conveniently, and one old girl even throws a trunk full of it on top of her huge head to be eat en as c dessert when everything is gone.
 When the circus elephant mo- diste starts fitting them for their new gorgeous wardrobe for the opening spectacle of the circus and queen. the most fastidious of them all. returns from fitting the oth- CTS Shake their heads sadly and make strange noises. signifying dis approval of this latest decree of Dame Fashion. For they are wear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

he ashamed when your threat chokes and the tears come. as you see the flag passing by. You will never have a nobler emotion. Listen. sonl The band ig playing the national anthem-'sThe Star- epangled Bannerl" They nave let loose old oloryl Stand up and take your hat of, 60 that ali can see you and they will do the samel
 Months Of Memories
 A trumpet call, Q distant drum the cadence rises and falls from the shadows of the upland and the trenches. It rises and falls soft- ly-gently, almost lvlngly, and dies away in the starlight sweetly ealing the warrior to rest, to dreams of home and loved onesl At the grave it's music Is like the sobbing echoes of farewells of the beloved ones left behind. Lights outl Goodnight
 BATTLEFIELDS The guns still stand In BOl
 BeIleau,
 Though rusty now, and mute: Where doughbOys fell at Mont.
 faucOn,
 Grain mods in gay salute. At scared and desolate Verdun The crimson peoples bleed; Beyond the Trench of BayOnets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

who contributed their services to make the entire enterprise a success. He mentioned Rawson w. Haddon of the Mattatuck Historical society: William M. Harris, manager of the Village and Frank J. Green, execu- tive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Miss Liberty"
 Miss Paulette Wolozin took the part of Liberty in the Pageant of Nations," which was Q feature of the inaugural. The pageant was colorful affair in which various groups representing the different nationalities contributing to the building of the village took part. It was directed by Walden Trimble.
 Music was furnished by the pub- lie parks band, conducted by Cos. mo Vendetti and an ensemble led by Mrs. Robert Birt.
 The arrangements committee was composed by Mrs. Theodore I. Driggs, Mrs. Rowley W. Phillips, Rawson W. Haddon and James A. Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

the effect that the next rally wlil take place in Bridgeport late in Oc- tober. MT. Nellie McCrann Of New Britain was chairman Of the are rangements committee for the con- ventlon, assisted by Mrs. Rather inc r. Horsman of Hartford; Mrs, Moreno Casey of Waterbury; Mrs Violet ]. McNamara of Waterbury; Mrs. Nora Kelley and Mrs Mary Kil- martin, both of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

Other speakers, including Mayor Frank Hayes and Congressman J. Joseph Smith, dwelt upon the early history of the country and the con- tributions of the various nations of Europe to American life as 1t IS to- day. Governor Cross said that Set tlers' Village was unique-"There is nothing like 1t anywhere in the United States" he declared.
 Pride Tn City
 He said Waterbury was a city "oi which everyone should be proud" The governor spoke of the city's or- iRin. "a little town with mills which kept expanding until it became one of the greatest cities of the United States"
 Thomas P. Kelly, executive secre- tary of the mayor and president or Settlers Village, Inc, thanked those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
BALD HEAD CLUB
 ELECTS FITZHENRY

Peter FitzElenry and E. Robert Stevenson of this city were elected directors of the Bald Head club of America Saturday at the annual convention of the organization in Greenwich. John Brooks, Charles L. McNeil and Charles c. Agard of Torrington were similarly honored. Clifford R. Wilmot of Greenwich was chosen president, succeeding State Treasurer John 6. Adds of New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
FELLOWSHIP HOLDS
 ANNUAL BANQUET

The annual banquet Of the Young Peoples Christian fellowship Of the South Federated church was held Saturday night in the church par- lors. Miss Evelyn Jaeger headed the arrangements committee, assisted by Miss Dorothy Jaeger, Thomas Ale bone, Miss Marjorie Dayton, Miss Betty Garrison. Miss Florence D.,y- CT, Robert Sturges, Jack Carlson, Miss Phyllis Merrill and Mrs. Irving Akins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Governor Present At
 Reopening Of Village
Declares Settlement Unique in United States-MayOr
 Extends Greetings

Stressing the point that the army of the Revolution was composed of soldiers representing practically every nation in Europe Governor Wilbur Cross told audi ence at the opening of Settlers Village here Saturday af ternoon that the influence of the early settlers had left indeble stamp upon the architecture of America He said the United States was country of amalgamated ideas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
300 DELEGATES
 AT STATE RALLY
WOmen's Benefit AssOcia- tiOn Initiates 70
 Candidates

Following Q memorial service for 70 deceased members of the wom- ems Benefit association at the semi- annual state rally at the Elton on Saturday, the initiatory degree was conferred upon c class of 70 candi- dates. The Hartford Juniors, Q drill team under the direction of Miss Doris Best, staged an exhibition.
 More than 300 persons were in at- tendance at the dinner held in the ballroom in the evening. Entertain ment was furnished by Lillian Me- Coy's dancing troupe and Jack Fitz- geralds orchestra.
 An announcement was made to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

DiOnne, to Waterbury Chi she'd probably tell them this Is their big chance to extra candy movie money
 Here she patiently for children 13 of under model The Waterbury Color CutOut which prizes of S s. S2 $l will be for the colorcd the She's waiting for them sailor shown and slip her.
 Her sisters also going O for them Watch for another cuout Waterbury Democrat through which readers of Waterbury watched Canada five famous babies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
COLLEGE YOUTH DIE

Cambridge, Mass, May 26-(U.P.) William Forbes shuttleworth, 20
 of Burlington, Vt, vice-president oi the junior class of Massachusetts, Institute of Technology, died oi pneumonia yesterday ct the insti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

Nearly 2,600 acres in Bengal have been planted to cinchona, from which quininc is produced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

Hooking Q record trout proved too much for an elderly fisherman in Austria who was found dead on the river bank with the fish still strug- gling on the line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
or fly from, but the consciousness of duty diSregarded.

"A s en s c or duty pursue IS ever It is oinni- present, like the Deity. If we take to ourselves the wings of h c m ornin and dwell in the ut- termost parts of the sea, duty perform med or duty violated is Rtill with iig. for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

1-ONLY children under Is years of age are eligible. 2-Each contestant must clip Dionne pictures and acc company cutout. Attach cutout to Dionne pictures as they appear and color cutouts.
 3-Hold all entries until fifth picture of the contest ap- pears.
 4-Contest closes Friday May 29 Entries must be in Dem- ocrat Office not later than noon, Monday June 1st. 5-Decision of judges will be final.
 6-Send name, age and ad- dress with entry. 7-No entries will be returned. 8-If you mail entry make sure 1t has sufficient post age.
Evening star., 1936-10-07

LET PRESENT to the modern Aicein Wonderland
houseeeper-You in dc-ds she would look confronted by
just part the food she buys and for her tdY
during single year. What lot Of food! Wha little womnl
Whot big jobl You'd think she needed Office and dozen
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opinions check prices and, finally store it? Fortunately she
doesn't need Hundreds and thousands Of have dis
covered housekeper whose cupbords they their
whose expert. economical selections them Of
at than they could
individually They've recognized that keep house to
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some new facts about your housekeeping and ours-ha will
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And then each egg inspected by expert cunde and must
pass onebu two three standards before sas
fed is perfect in quo size and appearance for your
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standard perfection in every Of your 81 dozens.
FRESH BUTTER II pounds Of butter. at eust 90 into
your onnuol shopping baske Coming from one local dairy that
butter might vary with the But Louea Butter fresh
from the best dairy sections Of the country Through hire
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Evening star., 1936-10-07

woch for the standards under which pound made
who check every churnng More experts test oval-
discard whole shipments for tiny flaws Of flavor that might
be unable to detect that only the perfect qudtY (ds
thousands Of patrons already know finally reaches table,
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housekeepe hos fres inferior baches Of bread
She has scientist helpers who and mix safeguard against
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Evening star., 1936-10-07
SoMETHING ABOUT US

This business founded by neshborhood grocer
to public with finer foods prices The
grown its present proportions
original character You know representatives ond
know them Ours is friendly iamiY organization Any
produce cooked food stape bought American Stores Is the
finest its price And the who you interested
neighbolY representative.
Evening star., 1936-10-07
a Great Housekeeper You Should Know

Store Boxed Goods Try them-and agree asan they're better
and cheaper than you could do it.
0ELICxTESSEN :. Immaculate Kitchens and Cdnneries,
watched by the American Store housekeeper would
really thrill You-l0 Of hsh-cae better every week-but
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at home for the fmer gran No spices fine enough
buy and grind and yours. Only qay mustad used
for the maYonnaise Spanish oranges omulade Our
Sewing Rooms Laundry Pantry just like enormous
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in your American Stores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19

Rose Morelli, Agnes Gray, Rose Verrier, Louise Ciriello, Shirley Saunders, Beverely Saunders, Anna Farina, Mary Mirto, Winifred Dal- ton, Anna Stankus, Beatrice Dumsa, Margaret Coviello, Marion Monroe, Theresa Ginnelli, Carmella Moffa, Anna D'Angelo, Carmella Russo, Lucy Clpriano, Nancy Gimelli, Catherine Ranaldi, Mariette Man
 cini, Antoinette Santolupe, Ange- lima Spino, Antoinette D'Amico, Mary LuGrosso, Aldona Staskevi- chus, Marie sullo, Ida Mirabello, Marie Massimo, Caroline Pantelan- dolfo, Cordina Fiorucci, Clotilda Fiorucci, Catherine Morris, Dolores Verrier, Lucy Kay, Anna Moffa, Mary Cappolletti, Diana Augelli, Helen Lombardo, Julia D'Angelo, Laura Galboges, Irene Mirabilo, Fr ances Trumpaitls, Josephine Spino, Dorothy Steponitis, Gloria Massimo.
 North End Girls
 Irene Welch 0eader), Olga Skuba, Anna Skuba, Mary Rainone, Dor- othy Corvinelli, Angela Daddona, Marie Mancini, Cecilia Langdeau, Anna Scalo, Rosemary Carpenter, Marylin DeBonis, Carmella Divi- gard, Mary D'Aversa, Loretta Petro- cini, Elsie Digliano ,Antoinette De- carlis, Flora Digliano, Lucille Par cnt, June Lois Morell, Theresa Nor- mand, Theresa D'Aversa, Giorgiana Digacomo.
 HOpevllIc Girls
 Loretta Asselin, Barbara DiMuz- zio,, Palmina Santucci, Nellie Pat rick, Nancy Cipriano, Alice Louden- sky, Alice Buckley, Doris Sugrue, Harriet Loomis, Mary Racano, Joe sephine Mcintyre, Marion Sandin, Marjorie Milton, Bertha Beausoleil, Anna Trumel, Dolores Sarni, Bar bara Mack, Helen Corcoran, Betty Slater, Virginia Cipriano, Mary Sugrue, Shirley Moon, Ruth Cam eron, Coral Payne, Margaret Gau-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19

leila, Olga Skuba. Beatrice Dumsa, Loretta Conlon, Edith Maschilla, Nellie Patrick, Palmina Santucci, Mary sugrue, Helen LaForce, Rose Verrier, Mary Rainone, Angelina Russo, Susie Napolitiano, Gertrude Vallerand, Flora Digiliano, Philo- mena Digiliano, Mary Allen, Marie Massimo. . PROGRAM Brooklyn Girls
 With all her faults I love her still. On . Sunday morn sat a maid
 forlorn.
 was born in Boston. Just one girl.
 0lide-Glide-Keep on a glidin'. A Passing Policeman. North End Girls
 Give me your answer. was born in Boston. Lights Out.
 Sailing. Solo-Arithmetic .........,...,,. .,................ Ila Mae Baker Hopevlllc Girls
 Why did they dig Mas grave 50
 deep7
 On Parade.
 Arithmetic. I married charming young damsel. LeavenwOrth Girls
 I am twice as happy as a million
 aire.
 I went down to Sandy Hollar. Do not trust him gentle lady. Oh! Oh! That ever married. solo-It,s A Sin To Tell A lie -. .......,......... Helen Byrnes South End Girls
 I went down to Sandy Hollar. Lights Out. Heaven will protect the working
 girl. Russian Trolka
 Olga skuba and Anna Skuba. Little Glrls--from three years to eirht years old.-The Wedding of Jack and Jill. love to sit upon the floor. ~. Beautiful Lady In Blue"
 All Glasses
 Brooklyn Girls Eleanor White (leader), Phiio- mena Mastroianni, Susie Coilela'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
Hey Kids, Look Here! B Circuses Coming

"Oh, sklnnay! The circus is cOmln' Co tOwni"
 Not only one circus, Skinnay, but three of them, including the Greatest Show on Earth" with all the trapplngs dear tO the hearts of small land not 90 Smalll boys and girls the country over.
 Present in all his glory will be the Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze, famed in song and story; the intrepid soul who al- lows himself to be shot from real honest to goodness cannon in de- flance of the laws of nature; the trained seals, and the elephants, the lovely lady who rides horse from every conceivable angle while her blonde hair streams behind her; the funny little clowns, and all the rest of the glorious conn pany.
 Waterbury will be visited this year by three of the largest shows, including the DOwney Brothers circus which presents it's per- f0rmance at the Golf lots, May 28, Ringing Brothers, playing the af- ternOOn and evening of June 9 and German Brothers later the same month. Ringing Brothers show last year did not come to Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
Mayor Hayes to Present Trophy to Brooklyn
 Girls Team

diose, Emily Dantino, Helen La- Force, Jeannette Brodeur, Yvette Robitaille, Lucille Beausoleil, Mar jorie Howard.
 LeavenwOrth Girls
 Marion Bendler Oeader), Madyln Byrnes Oeader), Mary Whelan, Luz cy Russo, Marie Daury, Jean Quill ter, Joan Quilter, Shirley Cook, Catherine Lavargne, Marjorie Mc- Gregor, Dorothy Cook, Betty Dim- ock, Madeline Kelly, Mary Allen, Anna Marcella, Monica Pagan, Col- lette Pagan, Agnes Phelan, Dorothy Godin, Marion Beccia, Marjorie Jacko, Kathryn Byrnes, Loretta Conlon. Mary Ann Iorio, Jane John- son, Olive Johnson, Ann Butler, Agnes Butler, Edith Moschilla, Mar garet Dumochel, Lillian Partiss, Helen Byrnes. Doris Dayon, Helen Shauster, Anna Marie 1orio, Mar. garet Iorio, Betty Phelan.
 South End Girls
 Angelina Russo, Susie Napolitano, Germaine Hebert, Angeline M. Rus- 50, Ruth Rivet, Jean Herbert, Paul lette Hebert, Irene Clifford, Noreen Mccarthy, Fern Dixon, Lead Flour de, Ann Marie Nardozzi, Vivian Rul- Ii, Betty Jane Kenny. Gertrude Vale lerand, Irene Barre, Dolores Bois- vert, Frances Martin, Lavina DiPie- tro, Albino Libertare, Barbara Lib- ertare, Marie Guerrero, Rosemary Mccarthy, Irene Montambault. Olive Govanelli, Josephine Parlo, Marion LaPage, Rita Noel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
MALTB|E SCORES POLICE COURTS
More Drastic Punishment Urged for ViOlatOrs of
 Motor Vehicle Laws

Prosecutor John D. Thons of the Waterbury city court appealed yes- terday for greater freedom for lower court judges, allowing them to de- termine the punishment for each individual case, at conference held in New Haven under the auspices of the governors special committee on street and highway safety. MT. Thoms told the group he believed the motor vehicle laws were too in. elastic. Also attending the session from Waterbury were Judge Edward Mascolo and Judge John F. Mc- Grath of the city court and City Court Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers.
 A permanent organization of judges and officers of lower courts in the state which would give par- ticular emphasis to the administra- ton of trafflc laws was proposed. A committee of seven judges was named to act on the formation of the proposed group. Chief Justice Maltbie, chairman of tho commits sion, scored the lower courts as be- ing lax in the punishment of motor law violators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
PARK MUSICIANS
 PLAY FOR NUNS
Special Concert for Sacred Heart Sisters Is to
 Held Thursday

The spring schedule of the Park Department string ensemble, now operating under the federal music project, indicates the group will have a busy time for the next two weeks. The string group, directed by Michael Pace, has been engaged for four appearances.
 Thursday, special concert Will be given for the nuns at Sacred Heart convent at 2:30 o'clock and Miss Ann Egan will be vocal soloist. Thursday evening the string ensenl- ble will provide music at St. Paul's M. E. church on North Main street.
 The following Wednesday, May 27, the string group will play for the reception and tea of the grad- uating class at st. Mary's Hospital Nurses Training school. They will play from 2 until ?. lIl.. At 6 o'clock the same day the group will appear to play for a father and son banquet at the Prospect Congrega- tional church.
 The Park Department band, die rected by Cosmo Vendetti, have been requested to play at the open- ing ceremonies of Settlers Village Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-19
VALLEY TEACHERS
 MEET TOMORROW

A very interesting program has been planned for the teachers or the Naugatuck valley who have been taking an extension course un- der the leadership of Professor Paul IT. Sheats of Yale university. This meeting will be at the Hotel Dun can in New Haven tomorrow.
 A banquet will be enjoyed from 0:3O to 7:3O when q general speak ing program will open under the leadership of Professor Sheats. The topic for discussion will be What Contribution Can Public Education Make to the Improvement Of Our Social Order?" Professor John s. Brubacher and pr. Leonard Docb of Yale university. Dr. Finis F. En- gleman and Dr. May Hall James or New Haven Normal school will be the principal speakers. Anyone in- terosted in this discussion will be welcome.