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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
WOMEN ASSIST AT
 PRAYER SERVICE
Various Churches of PrO' testant Denominations
 at St. Johns

A World Day Of Prayer service was held yesterday at St. Johns Episcopal church with a congrega-, ton composed Of women from most of the Protestant churches Tn the city. Mrs, Bessie L. Crane was chair. man of the program. which included readings, hymns, prayer ana mcdi- tation.
 A group of spirituals were sung by women from the Pearl Street Neighborhood house in charge oi Mrs. L. T. Alexander, director or the center. Others were Mrs. Brade sturdivant, Mrs. Louise Curtis. Mrg' Airline Watts, Mrs. M. Harvey Ward, Mrs, Arlene Woodcrs and Miss lnez Alexander.
 Several last minute changes were made in the list of those taking part, Following is the complete and corrected list: Mrs. l.. J; somcrs of the South Federated church; Mrs. Finger Of Christ chapel: Mrs. Harold E. Craw Of the First Congregational; Mrs. Tucker of the Zion Baptist; Mrs. Theodore c. Bobijin of the First Methodist church: Mrs. Margaret Roeske Of the First Lutheran; Mrs. Raymond Wood of the West Side Hill Meth odist: Mrs. c. E. Merriam Of Trinity Episcopal church; Mrs. Robert Dem nison C: the Bunker Hill Congrega- tIopal; Miss Charlotte Lee Of the Grace Baptist church; Mrs. Elton Alexander of Mil Plain Union church: Miss Lulu Curtis Of the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church; Mrs, Clarendon Nickerson of the First Baptist; Mrs. David Wood Of st, paul's Methodist church; Mrs. Fed $. Van Valkenburg Of All Souls Episcopal church; Mrs. Wal r." Boyd of the Second Congregas tionaI church. and Mrs. John N. Lewis and Mrs. Treat of St. Johns Episcopal church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
POLICE SEEKING
 HIT-RUN DRIVER

A hit and run driver who struck and injured Q boy bicyclist near the foot of southington mountain last night was still being sought by po- lice today. The boy, Waldon An derson, i2. of Marion, was treated at his home by Dr. George M. dura of southington and was found to have sustained Q fracture of the left foot. Waterbury police were no. tifled and A motor patrol car and detective department automobile were dispatched to the vicinity. The lad said he pulled over to the Sido of the road in an attempt to es. cape being hit but that tho truck driven erratically, made straight for him. He said there were three men in the cab, but the rear mark CT WEI obscured
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Attorney Gaffney praised the spirit of the club, stating that he hoped to walk with the men hirn- self. He reviewed the event held in this city in 1885, praising the his- tory that was made on the day. The speaker discussed Irish herit- age and the difficulties incurred in gaining national freedom.
 Various Units.
 Miss Hanlon, speaking as one of Irish American extraction said that the parade would not be success if the Irish were out-numbered in the line of march. She pointed out the many other delegations includ- ing the Jewish War Veterans, Ital- ian societies, Germans Lithuanians and French who have already stat ed their willingness to cooperate in having representation.
 In the absence of Dr. John D. Freney, general chairman of the parade committee, George T. Ryan, president, reported that the club anticipated having banquet at the Elton Hotel in the evening, and stated that tickets are available to all who desire them. He also an- nounced that tickets for the enter tainment and dance to be held on the evening of March 17th at Buck ingham hall have been placed on sale.
 Easter Observance.
 Plans were also outlined for a celebration of the Irish 1ndepend- ence during Easter week and Thomas J. Reidy was named chair man, Action on the observance however, has been deferred until after the completion of the St. Pa tricks day plans.
 It was also decided that any oi the members children, who wish tc parade upon the occasion will be welcomed. The youngsters ranging between the ages of and 10 Will be attired in attractive costumes The young ladies will Of course Dc attired as colleens while the boys will wear Uncle Sam uniforms. Miss Mary McKenna, president ot tht Club Auxiliary will supervise the costume committees work.
 Resolutions.
 Resolutions on the death of Jamel Moran were adopted and the clul in a body proceeded to the Lunn! Funeral home after the meeting Thomas Denihan and Robert Nc Carthy were appointed as bearer to represent the organization whil m honory delegation that attended the funeral this morning consisted of Mapor James W. Carroll. Ed ward J. Lougnrain, Srv Henr! snithwick, James Kenney and Mi chael Doyle.
 New Members.
 New members to the club wer' admitted last night as follows: pr P, T. Kelley, Dr. E. J. Godfrey, MI chael sheehan, Bart Sweeney, MI chael l.. Ryan, Joseph P. McGrath William A. Ennis, James O'Connor Jr,. Joseph Dunn, Francis J. Sulli' van, James P. Burns, William A Bergen, Joseph Healey, James ant John Carolan, Torrance CoIghlin and Thomas Coi1lon.
 On Tuesday night at 8 o'clocI the general committee in charge of the St. Patrick's day celebration will meet at % Field street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
ESCAPES INJURY

Mrs. Madelyn F. McCann of 106 North Main street. wife of Deputy Sheriff Frank F. McCann, escaped injury by q matter of seconds Thursday afternoon when q huge chunk of fec became dislodged from e building next door and crashed through the window Of her apart- mcnt. Mrs. McCann had been Sit- ting near the window shortly before the accident,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Time moves along fast, Dropped into superior court the other day and saw Miles McNiff, Jr. sit- ting in on his first case, His father, Judge McNiff of the court of com mon pleas, come up and watched him for Q short time, Of course he was quite proud of him as he had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

staff on Tuesday afternoon at Crosby high school.
 MT. Harrington will speak to tho school Journalists on the subject "The Modern Newspaper"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

dOubtedJy testify that when he
 made thc sale the bWyeT looked
 c. <. tO him. Notwithstanding
 tl,e publicity that is given to
 motor vehicle laws thelr en-
 fOrcement, etc, t is surprising
 how little interest the public
 takes until it is affected itSeIf'
 An important hearing on
 whether or not insurance should
 Do compulsory in this state was
 recently held in Waterbury. The
 papers gave the meeting plenty
 of nOtIce, and the public was
 invited. Hardly a handful at'
 tended, But Judge McGratb
 made It known In city court
 yesterday morning that from
 now or VioIatOrs Of the motor
 vehicle Iaw viii be dealt with
 more severely.
 John T, Crary, who has just re turned from a cruise with his iaffi Ily, says that the more he trayel the more bc likes Waterbury. On pf the most enjoyable parts Of ai,! LriD he claims is arriving hoifi' again, He admits however, tba travel and observation give one liberal education. But hc argue tbat many people will not obscrv' no matter what they see. one o I,is axioms jS. Tf you put a cov Lllroligi, the front door of Q college It will come out the rear door cow just the same" He insist Lhat 1t k much too early to tall politics and iS of the belief tha lbere will be no gas left by pex November,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
KITCHEN FIRE

Firemen were called to the home of Joseph Dinova. 90 Dixie avenue shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday aft ernoon for q fire which originated in Q kitchen cabinet. Damage wal slight. East Main street engine and truck companies and Baldwin engine company answered the o ia Pff1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
This, That and The Other
 THE MAN AROUND TOWN

ley, one of the Elton fixtures in days gone by, Is located in the Eagles on North Main street. He had Q knack of making any kind of e drink taste good. Frank Fitz- patrick, the old ball player, is right to home in Phil Becker's grill on Bishop street. Not many of the old timers are now In the busl- ness. Remember how Jimmy Me- Carthy and Patsy Aspinal would mix those Martinls at Hodson's The mixture was good to the last drop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
Directress

new slate of officers will be an- nounced by Forrest c, Purinton, chairman of the nominating com Mittee.
 During the year 1885 the v. N. A. shows S0,S9S total visits to the homes of Waterbury, l2,648 nursing visits to patients actuely or chron- acally ill', 6,oi8 infant visits demon- strating care and teaching of child health and 9S pre-school instruc- ton visits to mothers of children over two years of age, Besides these
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Former Mayor
 usual he was immediately grooned. Dave always wears his clothes well. In fact it would seem as though he had just jumped out Of q batid~ box. He still retains that pleasing personality, which has carried him far in politics. His rctentive iiletfi- ory continues to function well be- cause he called everybody by their first name without . moments hesi- tatiOn. You may not think that's easy but wait until you get D6 or GO, and then you'll know.
 Tn Les Angeles there ls a
 movement or foot tO pass .
 Iaw which wouId make t .
 misdameaBOr to seII oil CT
 gasoline tO anyone under the
 Influence Of Ilqu0T. It would
 Seem rather digficHIt t0 convict
 . gaS CT Oil man Of that
 charge. The dealer wOmid tisi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
gsTADLysTTTD sssS

Young Man: Here's Your Cue-Two Trousers Suits, Up to Size 38-
 $14.75 and $17.75
 Today. In Prep Shop" "-Seeond Floor Follow the crowd - and you'll land here today - and happy landing, too!
 We don't hove five Saturdays in February very often-next will be l964-so we're going to make it Saturday worth remembering. For Junior, too-Knickers suits ---mostIy "Sompeck" toIorine- $6.o5 and $o75-some blues amongst them - formerly $l5 to $2o
 Boys polo shjrts-Iong sleeves Ho cents-two for $1.75-for- n,erN Sl .o0 and SIPS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
ARGUS STAFF

William T. Harrington, city editor Of the Waterbury Democrat. will be the speaker in the second in c series Of talks that are being delivered to the members of the Crosby Argus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
ONION LOSES no APPLE

Fort Worth, Tex. --(UP) - The apple is making rapid gains over tho onion ag an article of food here. Tn 1885 the city consumed % carloads of onions, compared to i30 for 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

TOWN EXILEs JAYWALKER
 Salinas, Cal. --(UP) Billie flaw" kins, chronic jaywalkcr, was or- dered by Police Judge P. J. Me. f,aughin to leave the city for good on the grounds that he was Q per- marent menace to motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Reports for the past year will be read by President Mrs, A. A, Crane and her committee chalrmen at the annual meeting of the Waterbury Visiting Nurses association Tuesday at the V. N. A, headquarters on central Ave. All present and for- mer board members have been in- vited to attend the meeting. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
PARK CONCERT
 OFFERS VARIETY
WPA Band in Most Attrac- tive Program of Series
 Tomorrow Afternoon

The 37 members Of the WPA band will present the most lengthy and most varied program of the winter season tomorrow afternoon ct Ham, ilton park pavilion under the direc- ton of Cosmo Vendetti. The di- rector hos favored the opera in his list of selections for this week, pre- senting as part of tho program Q "Pout Pourri" of echoes from sev- cral of tho famous and most pop- ular operatic arias from Tannhauser, Nibelunger, CaValleria Rusticano Pagllacci. The rest of tho program is made up of marital airs and the playing Of the ever popular Blue Danube" by Johann Strauss.
 The concert starts ct 3 o'clock and admission is free. The crowd to- morrow is expected to be larger than any so far this season because of the more favorable weather con- ditions. The entire program IS as follows:
 March-La TricStina ,,,.,,., Gala Oyerture--TempleWeihc ..u.,,,.,.
 ..............''','''''' klier-Sela March--Our Director .,,., ,BigeloW Waltz-Blue Danube ...u Strauss Fox Trot.-I Feel Like Q Feather
 in the Breeze ,,....,., Gordon March-On the Mall ,..., Goldman Fantasie-Iiomc Sweet Home the
 World over ..,,,,,,,,'' Lafnpe (Discribing how Home Sweet Home
 Is played in different countrieS) Pout Pourri-Echoes from the
 Metropolitan Opera House
 ,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..... Tobani
 (Introducing. La Rienc Dc Saba, Tannhauscr. Nibelungcr, Pagliacci,
 Inyitatio 4 La Vase, Cavallcria
 Rusticano, and the Second Hun
 oarian 2hanRodVl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

reason to be. Incidentally Judge McNiff, like rare wine grows better and better. The lawyers say 1t Is Q pleasure to try c case before him. Ae has 6 judicial mind, 0 genial dis- position and evidently remembers that he Is 0 lawyer himself, His newspaper training with "Chick" Fitzpatrick, "Quiller" Lahey, Harry Cross, and the late Roland r. An- drews was fine experience for him. There seems to be less litigation in local courts than e few years back. The dockets of both the court of common pleas and the superior court are not 50 bulky. The bar- ristors say it will take the legal profession long time to recover from the depression.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

"There Is evidently no neu- trality law In Waterbury" was the comment recently made to the Man About Town by one of his aequaintances.
 "How do you figure that?" was the query.
 "Well, I always thought that the Y. M. C. A. was more or less of D neutral institution un- til recently, when l was Somc- what surprised to read that Herb smith, the secretary, was re.0rganlxlng the Republican club" "Oh, I don't suppose he gave it much thought" I replied, "and even lf he did I cant see where there was any harm In It."
 "Well, It's Just the way you look at lt" was the rejOIndcr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

 received S3i, to pass up his con- tract ct Cornell ..: Harold Cooley, who specializes in all kinds of fancy meats, received rather drastic drubbing recently at the crib table -oh, yes, he had c partner |" It seems strange in city of the size of Waterbury, there was not enough interest for the rubber game between the Crosby and Wiiby basketball teams .... Ralph E. Day, formerly Of this city, but now of Bridgeport, is improving rapidly ct Miami after c very severe illness. The racing season at Narra- gansett this season opens on May second April first would be more apropos Attorney John Danahcr of Meriden may Dc the re- publican nominee for governor in tho fail election A. Baroni. owner of Top Row, was one Of half c dozen horse oWnerg, accused by the government in 1884 of using narcotig on their horses. The case has not yet been tried .. "Hur- ricane", just off the press is even more interesting than the previous bookS by the same authors.
 Tommy MOynihan, the em-
 bryO inixOIoglst, has an unique
 attraction ct the Wackie Grill.
 He takeS the cork Of an OrdIn. ary whiskcy or brandy bottle,
 In fact any falr size cork will
 do. Next he sticks four or
 five forks into thc cork: IIc
 places this cOntFaptl0n or the
 head of . needle. Then nc
 puts the needle on top Of
 dime, which has been inserted
 In anOthe. cork, which Is rest.
 ing in lts naturaI place in the
 neck Of the bottle. Everything
 set, he gives the top cork
 spin and the thing gees rOund
 and sound for hours. Everybody
 stops Co take . look. Young Mr.
 Moynihan does not take Inuch
 credit for the stunt, nevefthe-
 less he refuses t0 reveal how he
 got or to H.
 Speaking Of ifixologistS, I see Charley Carter haS left his old iiaunts ct the Elton and ig now ct the Brass City grill rnixirg his fav- CTite drinks. His Sliccess0r ct Mr, JenningS' establishment k Jimmy KOvaI, who until the change, was l MF. CaFteF,S assistant. Jimmy Row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Tom Flannlgan, the big light and p0werman, will stage the annual banquet of the C. l.. & F Bowling league at the Elks club Saturday night. In addi. ton to that MT. FIannigan k in charge of Q big dinner to be given Monday evening at Lake Compounce for the Bristol man- ager. George CockIngs. The latter K Q brother of Bert Cock ings, who was employed ln this city by the Connecticut com. pany some years back. Then again he Is arranging 6 bache- Tor dinner for another empl0ye which will be held c week from Monday night. Moreover, it k the busy season for claims, ad- Justments and welfare work for his company. On top of that Mr. FIannigan K c candidate for position of trustee at the Elks ciub-the election oil March 10. Ills wife and seven children are wondering where he k spending alf his time. Must be an easy man Co follow for Q day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Some of the local business and professional men are becoming rather adept at badminton. The game IS c little more strenuous than 1t looks, although you can make 1t as fast or slow as you wish The game got its name after tho town where 1t was first played. Il originated with some champagne corks after the party was wei oiled. An interesting article on tht history of tho game can be fount in the current issue Of Q weekly magazine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Waterbury has always been regarded as Q rather democratic city. We, who have always lived here, have had no doubts about it. This winter brought out . striking example. For the past few weeks the hills adjoining the mansions on the north of Hillside avenue have been alive with children. They were slld- Ing, skiing. and fr0llcing to their hearts' content. l under- stand that they came from oil parts of the city. But the 0wn- crs of these big yards were not annoyed In the least by the in- trusI0n of the youngsters. At least # they were, they made no attempt to stop them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Ix-Mayor Fitzgerald of New Ha- ven was in town during the week. lie had business ct the local Su. perior court, and was busy shaking hands with the many acquaintances he met around the court house. AS
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in which airplanes, cannon and
machine guns were used have
ragged for possession of the pass
at Some Sierra. Scores have been
killed and hundreds wounded on
both sides.
The government defenders are
using airplanes with deadly effect,
the aviators flying as low as 81
feet over rebel forces and raking
them with machine gun tlre.
Many prisoners have been taken
by both sides-some are really de-
serters taking advantage of the
battle confusion TO change sides
Spain's insurgents hurriedly
brought up 1000 reinforcements
last night for a fresh assault on
the Sierra Guadarrama passes.
Il in that section that the
fighting has been stalemated since
Friday.
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sells it was confirmed that the
charge d'affaires and the first sec
rotary have resigned for undis-
closed reasons.
The Spanish ambassador to
France resigned last week because
he was not in sympathy with the
policies of the Madrid govern
ment, headed by Premier Jose
Giral.
The military and naval attaches
in Rome announced their adher-
ence to General Francisco Franco,
rebel chief in Spanish Morocco
who has been designated comman-
der-in-chief of all the insurgent
forces. They said they recognize
only the provisional government
established at Burgos by General
Emilio Mola, rebel commander in
northern Spain, with Gen. Miguel
Cabanellas as president.
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The fresh troops moved in long
columns past Gen. Miguel Caba-
nellas before they scrambled into
trucks and began their motorized
march to the front. They appeared
to be amply equipped with sup
plies, and the men - gathered
from all parts OF Navarro dis
played excellent military qualities.
There was also a column of vol
unteers, commanded by regular
army officers, and accompanied
BY nurses and other women auxil-
iaries.
The military and naval attaches
in SPANS embassy to Rome yes
terday followed the examples of
other Spanish diplomats abroad
and renouncing the Red Popular
Front government in Madrid,
threw in their lot with the rebels.
At the Spanish embassy in Brus-
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The Spanish minister to Holland
also resigned rather than continue
as representative of the Giral gov
eminent. No. IL
match from Madrid says that the
terrific cost in blood Of the Red
Popular Front governments eff
fort to quell the worst rebellion
in the country's history is admit
fed with official estimates of 49,
600 casualties in IS days OF bitter
fighting.
celona alone. -.
Il was admitted the toll would
mount to unpredictable proper
tons before order has been re-
stored-by one side or the other.
Already there have been more
than 1000 casualties in Madrid.
While the loss of human life IN
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OUTCOME OF SPANS
CIVIL WAR In DOUBT
CONTINUED from page onel

Continued from page onel
patched four additional warships
tn reinforce two pocket battle
ships now in Spanish waters.
Eighty Red prisoners at La
Iinea were taken from their bar
racks prison and shot in patches
BY rebel forces of occupation.
A copyrighted United Press dis
match from Spanish rebel head
quarters. Burgos, states that Gen.
Emilio Mola's army rebels have
pushed their front TO the town Of
Bitrago, 10 miles north Of Madrid
after fierce fighting in which many
were killed.
Three days of steady fighting
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,usndersonville, was named a


of the rules committee.
Todav's session of the auxiliary
will omen at $50 o'clock at Cen
trail church with Mrs. Cause pre-
siding. 49,. 1;roo1r-
ton, is expected to be named de-
detrimental commander Of the L.
zion when the election is held TINS
morning. The withdrawal last
night of William T. Dowd, OF san
ford, as a candidate for the COM
mander's post, leaves Pickens I'M
opposed. 1on,r,
mental vice-commanders are: L.
B. Prince, of Hendersonvil!e, for
the western district: Thad Hodges
of Washington, from the eastern
district. In the event Durham l.
chosen as the next convention
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BEN PRINCE LEGION
VICE COMMANDER

Continued from page one) =.
trail Methodist church, reports Oh
committees featured the session
of the annual convention OF tne
Woman's Auxiliary of the Leg non
Mrs Thomas j. Cause, OF VIII
mington, departmental comman,,
der. presided at the session ana
more than 400 women were in at
tendance. A number of important
committees were appointed by
Mrs. Cause. Mrs. Nathan Patla,
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city, Victor s. yar. -,
will be the v;c.-co7r,.g;:SS
the middle discg.c..
Louis G. Ra:c..:.y ~. q,
is still unoppo>oa nv y;
as national comm.......' s-y.,
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creased battles of major and less
er Importance continued through
ont the country with the final out
come OF the rebellion as much III
jorlht as ever.
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HAS 9 GRANDPA

n HAS 9 CRANDPApr,>
ROBINSON. l., ''NN!t:Nl,
mond Bruce, .rs.r, ~. ,.'>;
and Mrs; NJ. Davis. "a ": q
Prairie, has min u "
parents, inc.uG.-r 'S 2
grandmother. %ea,a
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County Schools Are Opening This Wee

Mrs. ]. L. Redden, Prin.
Laura V. Mcdonald
Lillian Nelson
Mrs. Lila NJ. Allen
Brunette Pittillo
Katherine Shepherd
Mamie B. Perry
Clara CappS Babb