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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
BELLIES REVEAL
 TREND OF TIMES

New Orleans - (U.P0 - Police credit W. J. Warrington, founder and director of the Warrington movement, a philanthropic organiza- ton, with breaking up a great deal of incipient crime here.
 Warrington gives free break lasts to men in desperate straits. And, frequently in return for a full stomach, the men give Warrington weapons with which they had plan- ned to commit robbery.
 The type of weapons - usually blackjacks = he now gets has given Warrington some new ideas about depressions.
 During the postwar depression of 1920 he accumulated about 250 blackjacks, of superior workmanship mostly of leather and shot.
 Tn 1920 a man usually had his own little house and some prop erty and he was prepared to do violence to protect them" Warning ton said.
 The recent depression. however, according to Warrington, was a 'women's and children's depression" "The houses and last bits of prop erty of those people went, and they had nothing left. Not only the men, but the women and children, too were desperate"
 Warrington's 1920 collection was broken up in the late POS. most of the weapons being given away as souvenirs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
BUSINESS GOOD IN NEW ENGLAND
Ten Percent Higher Level Than at Same Period
 Last Year

Boston, July 29.-(UP)-Business activity is at 10 per cent higher level than at this period last year, Dun and Bradstreet, Inc, reported today.
 The main factor maintaining this level is the progress of manufac- turing establishments which are moving at a high rate filling the large volume of orders received earlier this year. New orders, how ever, are coming in slowly. :.
 Wholesale business is firm and rec tail sales are to per cent above those of the corresponding period In 1036.
 Electrical Production
 Electrical production gained 4.3 per cent last week and was 5.8 per cent above the same week last year. Freight car loadings are 2 per cent better than in 1886. Department stores and general retailers made small gains last month over June. 1886.
 Principal advances have been noted in the miscellaneous and lum-. Der lines, each of which showed gains Of more than 20 per cent. The coal and ice trade increased almost 10 per cent
 The woolen market is slow, lit- tie activity appearing In raw wool, carpet wool and yarns. Prices, how. ever, are steady.
 Cotton Spindle Fell
 Cotton spindle activity dropped i8 per cent from March to June. Cot. ton mills continue to do business at an abnormally high rate filling old orders. Current orders are com- ing in normally. Finished goods are slow and prices weak. The cotton yarn spinners market is also weak.
 Shoe manufacturers report a gen- eral decrease in orders, although in most cases the output Is running at a normal rate. The leather trade is slow but prices hold firm, while the hide market has advanced to the highest price level since 1929 in active trading
 New Homes are selling slowly on quiet real estate market. Lumber prices are steady. The furniture trade is calling for large quantiti of hardwood. Heavy building ma. terials are quiet and prices well maintained.
 The local needle trades are fairly active. Outlook in the fur market is encouraging with the current vol- ume of orders fairly large. Collec- tions in all lines are good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29

she would have me arrested. l hast fly introduced myself, explained what wanted and apologized for being in her dressing room.
 "She smiled then, and told me to bring the book over to her. When opened the book she gave a cry Of delight when she saw her picture pasted on the page.
 Rowlands ambition is to some day devote his entire time to collecting signatures from persons who actu- ally obtained them and then re- sell for profit. He has travelled 10000 miles on trips to Hollywood, Los Angeles, Palm Springs Fla, Cleveland and Washington to get his autographs first-hand.
 The secret of Rowlands success is the fact that he first pastes a good picture of his prospect in his book before starting out.
 Holds Sl0.00O Insurance
 Rowlands has insured his three volumes of autographs for $10,0O0. He pays a premium of $28.50 a year. The value of his many signatures vary. Andrew W. Mellon, the finan- cier, for example. Is worth $1O on the market; Amelia Earhart is worth about $7 now; movie stars are worth anything from dime to a quarter.
 Rowlands list of celebrities in- cludeS Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the U. s. supreme court, Amelia Earhart. Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, James J. Brad. dock, Cecil B. DeMille, Babe Ruth, Aimee Semple McPherson. Morton Downey, Marlene Dietrich. Jimmy Wellington, John Nance Garner, Almost n Andy, Will Hays, H. L. Mencken, Andrew w. Mellon, Gypsy Rose Lee, Shirley Temple, Admiral Byrd, Charles A. Lindbergh. Sonia Hiene. Evelyn Chandler, Walt Dis- ney, Lady Sylvia Ashley, wife of Douglas Fairbanks and Doug him. self, Eleanor Whitney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Mae Wi:la Babit 1877 Watertown Avenue
OVERNIGHT HIKE
 HELD BY CADETS
Hikes, Swim and Dinner Constitutes Program
 of Church Group

Oakville, July 29-Co. B., St, Mary Magdalens Cadets, went for an overnight hike to the Black Rock State Park Saturday evening. They were transported to the park by Lehman Judson and from there enjoyed long hike through the forest, returning at about midnight at which time taps were sounded by Buglers George Seller and Will liam Withey.
 Sunday the program was up at 5;30 a. m. and hike to Thomaston, where all the boys attended the l0:30 mass, Following the return hike they enjoyed a swim. By this time the appetites called for dinner which was very appetizing. During the afternoon, the corporal gave an exhibition drill to a most apprecia- tive audience at the park. The day closed with another swim after which the corp hiked home to Oak vile.
 The entire program was under the supervision of Captain c. Gibbons assisted by Lieutenant Charles h. graham, and Sergent Donald Masi Those attending were: Capt c. Gib- bons, Lieut.. c. Ingraham, Serg. D Masi, John O'Neill, Edward Masay- da, Paul Vince. George Seller, John Kulikauskas, Walter West, Angelic Gugliemettie, Raymond Pills, Whit man Moody, Edward Fiftal, Albert St. Hilaire. Raymond LeClaire. Francis Murphy, Albert Charbon- neau, Lawrence Noel, Edward Dwyer Joseph St. Hilaire. Albert Kulikaus kas, Joseph Kulikauskas. Robert Seller. William Whitney, Paul In- graham, Raymond Bellemore, and Maurice Henry.
 Antonio MazzOla Dies
 Antonio Mazzola of Bamford ave- nue, died yesterday morning at the Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Italy and came to this country thirty-two years ago. After residing in West Virginia for five years he came to this state and has lived in Waterbury and Oakville for the past twenty-egiht years.
 0hI fINOiH hlIluuC Ilb NhCs Mlo' Amelia (Rubbo) Mazzola; five daughters, Mrs. Rocco Mancini, Mrs. Emil Coviello Mrs. Alfred DeLaur- entis and Elsie and Amelia Mag zola; two sons, Frank and Domenic Mazzola. all of Oakville, and a sis- ter Mrs. Angelo Papomoceno of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow morning at 800 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 800 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Briefs
 Nancy Beardsley. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Beardsley, of River side stTet left yesterday for But ler's Memorial Hospital, Providence R. l.. where she will continue her studies. Miss BeaEdsley has been a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
TIPS PROFERRED
 ON AUTOGRAPHS
Mans Admiration for Lily POns Starts Him on
 Way to Fame

Pittsburg - (UP) - Edwin Row. lands admiration for Lily Pons, opera star started him on the way to fame-if not fortune-as the worlds premier autograph collector.
 It was on a cold winter night, Feb. 1, 1885, that Rowlands, a bank clerk, got his first autograph, that of Miss Pons. Since that time, he has obtained the signatures of more than $50 celebrities.
 Miss Pons was in Pittsburg for a concert. Rowlands was puzzled over how to meet her. He decided that an autograph collectir would have as good a chance as any, and went to work immediately. -.
 On the way home from work, Rowlands bought an impressive au- tograph book. He pasted a good like ness of the opera star on the first page and went to the concert house.
 He slipped into her dressing room while Miss Pons was on the stage There was a burst of applause, then she appeared in the doorway. gazing wide-eyed at her unexpected visitor.
 For the first time that evening, I was scared. said Rowlands. who towers feet 3 l-2 inches and weighs l90 pounds. T began to wonder is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
TERRY Correspondent. F. Ryan, W. st-Tsl Bristol Div Plymouth Legion To Parade In Elm City
Walter Stanley and Leon Wilkins in New Haven For Three Day Convention Dillon Given Shower

ball team a 24-23 defeat in a Eagle Lock company softball league con- test at the East Main street grounds last evening.
 Friday evening the Die-Machine room team will meet the screw department team in the third and final league contest of the week.
 Rendered Shower
 Miss Steffie Dillon was rendered miscellaneous shower at her home on Pearl street Tuesday evening by the girl employees of the Eagle Lock company office with whom she Is employed.
 Miss Dillon was recipient of many pretty gifts from her friends. Miss Dillon will be married next Monday to Thomas Raedy of Maple street in the Immaculate Conception church.
 To Attend Field Day
 The Terryville fire department will attend firemens parade and field day in East Berlin Saturday afternoon.
 Registrars of Voters to Meet
 John J. Ryan an Emil J. Foerch. registrars of voters, will be in ses- sion at the town building Plymouth. August 6 and l3 from noon until g p. m. for the first district and Kenneth Billings and Vincent Malley will be in the town hall, Terryville, on the same dates for the purpose of correcting the list of legal voters of Plymouth and adding to the caucus list the names of anyone who may desire to register with one or the other of the different parties,
 Club to Meet
 The Elco club, composed of men employees of the Eagle Lock com pany will hold their July meeting at the Terryville Fishing Club this eve- ming. A hot dog roast will be enjoyed followed by social time.
 Annual Picnic Saturday
 The annual picnic of Plymouth Grange will be held at the Wilson grove in East Church. Saturday. A basket lunch will be served and a full program of sports enjoyed dur Ing the QHy.
 Returns From Camp
 Genevieve Langdon, Betty Hakan- son, Eleanor Delameter, Margaret Delameter, Dorothy Nichols and Alta Spargo returned to their homes In Plymouth Wednesday after a weeks vacation at Camp Wequapau- set, Waterville, the girl scout camp,
 Outing Saturday
 The Workers Protective ASsocia- ton of the H. II. Whittier and Cooper oven Thermometer Com paSies will hold their annual outing and clambake at Lake Congamond Saturday. Officials and foremen of the company will be guests of the workers at the outing.
 Engagement Announced
 Announcement has been made Of the engagement of Miss Helen Kamola of Riverside avenue and Patrick Perugino of Bristol which will take place August 28th In St. Casimir'S church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334
CONCERT TO BE
 HELD TOMORROW
Town Band Featured in PrOgram.-C0n ton
 Causes Complaints

Cheshire, July 29.-A concert will be given by the Cheshire band on the Green at 8 o'clock Friday night The band has played on several oc- caSons in other towns and has giv- en many popular concerts here Marches, light opera and popular numbers will be played Friday night The band Is noted for It's excellent time. In a parade the or. ganization 1t is leading need never be out of step,
 Complaints have been made about the completion of the railroad cross- ing In West Cheshire. There arc several holes there which caueg cars to bump around quite a bit when driven over 1t. When stand- ing nearby persons have remarked about the way cars travel when they strike the crossing.
 Pastor on Vacation
 Rev. E. Dudley Shaw pastor of the Baptist church, Is on vacation and his place Is being filled by Rev. J. Edward Lautz Of the Yale Divinity school,
 MT. and Mrs. William Warner Gf Meriden road have been in Wake field, R. l., as guests of Mi. and Mrs. George Haywood.
 Elmer Carpenter Of Meriden road Is recuperating at his bcme, He has been patient at New Haven hospital,
 Mss Margaret Williams of WIl- low street has returned home after a vacation in Long Island with rela- tiveS.
 It has been announced by the school board that Edward Ashton of Middletown, has been named to succeed D. c. Allen of Montowese, state supervisor of the local schools
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
JOHN M. WADHAMS
 WILL BE IGNORED
Former TOrrington Man to Be Added to College Hall
 of Fame Today

Storrs, July 29-The names of Mrs. Eugene M. Woods of Stoning- ton, John Marsh Wadhams of Goshen and Albert Beach Plant of Branford will be added to Connecti- cut State colleges agricultural hall of fame today when they will be awarded honorary recognition" for their services to agriculture and rural Connecticut. A
 A tribute to outs .hding rural leadership, the awards were first made in 1924 during Farmers Week at the college. Announcement of the annual selections for the honor have become a feature of Farm and Home Week.
 John Marsh Wadhams, farmer and banker of Goshen, was born there September IA, 1870, He was at Goshen schools and at the Connecticut Literary Institute. now Suffield Academy, and is now chairman of the board of that school. In 1911 he was house chairman of the committee on A. nance in the general assembly and for three terms was in the state senate. serving on finance and committees.
 From 1915 to 1928 he was chair man of the state board of finance. in 1922 he was chairman of the fuel board and chairman of the state commission on child welfare in 1881. He has served as a direc- tor of the state Chamber of Com- merce and as a trustee of the Con- necticut State hospital at Middle town. treasurer of the Charlotte hospital. Torrington. the Maria Seymour Booker Memo rial and the Torrington Chapter of the Red Gross.
 He is trustee Of the Connecticut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29

Terryville, July 29-Plymouth Post American Legion, will participate in the parade in New Haven, Saturday afternoon as the closing feature of the state convention of the Legion The local post will march with the other legion posts, comprising the sixth district.
 Walter Stanley and Leon Wilkins are attending the convention as delegates from this town,
 Office Wins Contest
 Tn a free hitting contest in which ~ runs were scored and in which 37 hits were made, including three home runs, the Office-Shipping room combine handed the press room trunk lock department soft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
BY ELMER c. WALZER Intted pPaaa aFinAnnin EAikA

New York, July 20--tUP) Stocks opened quiet today with prices ir- regular. Bonds firmed. Cotton fu- lures eased a few points.
 United States Steel, which yes- terday lost 2 1-2 points, opened l. 900 shares at IA 7-8 up i-2. Beth lehem was at 93 Ia up l-4 and Youngstown Sheet & Tube 88 3-8 off l-8.
 Chrysler gained Ia to ll2 on the first sale and then lost nearly all the rise. General Motors opened l,OUO shares at 54 off IA and later eased
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29

Junior Republic and a past presi- dent Of the State Savings Bank as- sociation and the National Associa- ton of Mutual Savings Banks. He Is treasurer and trustee of the Tor rington Savings Bank and vice. president, trust oficer and director of the Brooks Bank and Trust company. A thirty-second degree Mason, he is also a member of the Torrington Country Club. He Is treasurer of the First Ecclesiastical society of 0ooshen and secretary of the Torrington Library association.
 His farming interests are a herd of 70 Guernsey cattle and q poultry flock. For many years he has been a member of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
Water Rents Due
Shirley Davis Feted

Miss Evelyn Besancon gave sur prise dinner party Tuesday evening In honor of Miss Shirley Davis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. David Davis of Cutler street. Dinner was served on the lawn at Miss Besan- cons home on Bowers street at 2 p. m. The honored guest was pre- sented an electric toaster electric iron and a lace table cloth. Her marriage to Philip Waldron of BoS- ton will take place Friday at 4 p. m. ct her home.
 Those who attended were; Miss Florence Waldron, Miss Mabellc Hickcox, Miss Evelyn Anderson Miss Nellie Lynn, Miss Millicent Lynn, Miss Emma Wollenhaupt Mrs. Wesley Bramhall Mrs. Robert Reichenbach, Mrs. Davis Davis, Miss Ruth Reichenbach, Mrs. c. Leman Atwood, Miss Alice Adams. Mrs Howard Brouette, Mrs, Peter Bes' ancon, Miss Maude Mitchell, Mss Barbara Billings, Mrs. Hobart Cross Mrs. N. B. Miller and Mrs. Robbins Griswold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
Market Very Quiet At
 Opening OF Business
Prices Irregular - Bonds Firmed Up p- U. s. Steel Overcame Losses of Yesterday y-COpper Shares Lost

Copper shares lost small amounts. Store shares also slipped back after recent strength. Farm issues open- ed at yesterdays closing levels; Pure oil gained Ia to 20. Ia in an oth- erwise steady petroleum section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone S75
PRINCIPAL COOK
 VISITS PARENTS
Local Educator Spending Week at TrapfaIIs
 in Huntington

Watertown July 29. Principal William Cook of this town is spend- ing the week with his parents, MT, and Mrs. William Cook of Trapfal!s, Huntington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
LlTCHFIELD Correspondent: Nellie s. Fair.
 grieve. Phone 513.
HORSES INJURED,
 SHOT YESTERDAY
William 0sbOrn's Steeds Hurt By Auto on Milton
 Road

Litchfield, July 29-Two horses owned by William B. Osborn, of Sunnyside farm, Litchfield, received injuries when struck by machine driven by Joseph West on the Litchfield-Milton road Wednesday morning. The horses, each having suffered broken legs, were shot to death by Jack Dove.
 The accident occurred when MT. Osborn, driving a loaded hayWagon, came out of haylot onto the main Milton road and the team was struck by the car proceeding toward Milton. Though thrown from the wagon Mir. Osborn was unhurt. Deputy Sheriff Hector T. Morse in- vestigated the accident and Is hold ing no one.
 Returns For Visit
 MT and Mrs. Allen French and daughter, of Naragansett Pier, R. l., were recent visitors here. MT. French Is former Litchfield resi- dent.
 It is expected the Northfield road from the Thomaston town line to the end of the improved portion to- ward Litchfield will be completed about August 7th.
 A tennis match between the Washington Country club and Litchfield Country club teams will be played at the Country club Sun day afternoon.
 An annual Litchfield and Fair field County poultrymen's tour in Ulster and Duchess Counties will be held August 5. The Fairfield group will leave from Danbury and the Litchfield group from Litch- field at 8:30 a. m. on that day.
 Clergyman On Vacation
 Rev. Edwin B. O'Brien assistant pastor of St. Anthony's church, is enjoying a weeks vacation.
 Frederick FranzoZi is assisting at the county jail during the absence of Deputy Jailer Clifford Prindle
 The grounds committee of St. An thonys church festival met Wed- nesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
student nurse at the Waterbury Hospital, the past two years,

Mrs Missel and daughter Made line, Mrs. Louise Quinn. and Miss Catherine Kelly of Watertown ave- nue have returned home after en- toying a short vacation at Hyaniss, Cape Cod. They made the trip by motor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
Four Saturday

Four Saturday
 The Litchfeld County farm bu- reau members are invited to attend Q combined tour for women chil- dren and men Saturday, This com hination tour will take the place of the annual kitchen tour. It Is for the purpose of visiting farms where the entire family participate in the tarm bureau program,
 The first stop and meting place will be at Ernest Anderson's farm at 10 a. m. in East Morris The farm consists of ll0 acres of land, 20 acres of crops and 50 heads oi Holstein cattle. The women will be given an opportunity Of seeing an old house remodelled into mod ern home without changes In archi- lecture.
 Other places to be visited during the tour VII Include l., J. Ruwet ih Torringford, William Fuller'S place in Pleasant Valley and Irving Bur dicks farm in New Hartford A basket lunch will be served at Pleasant Valley. Lemonade will De sesved on the grounds Every local snember of the farm bureau is in- vited to attend and take interested guests with him.
 Water Rents Due
 Bronson E. Lockwood. superin- tendent of the Watertown water department, reports there are a number of people who have not paid their water rent payable July lst. The fire district office at the town hall wil lbe open daily from 8 a. m, to 8 p. m. for the remainder of this month and will also be open We'd nesday night from 2 to o'clock for the convenience of persons de- string to pay their water rent at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
Home From Canada

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lamy en- tertained friends at their home re- gently in honor of MT. and Mrs. Henry Lamy's return from a two weeks wedding trip to Canada Those who were present were: MT. and Mrs. Henry Lamy, MT, and Mrs, Joseph Lamy, MT. and Mrs. Uclide House, MT. ard Mrs. c. Deziel, MT and Mrs. L. Deziel, MT. and Mrs. J Leveille, MT. and Mrs. E. Miert, MT. and Mrs. L. Descoteaux, MT. and Mrs. A. Gelinas, Mrs A. Mateeau. Mrs. A. Lavergne, Adam Lamy Alevxandre Grenier, Cecile Bouthat Bruno Houle, Cecile Lavergne Elzear Descoteaux, Donia Lavergne. Clement Lamonthe, Alice Houle, Emile Lamy, MT. and Mrs. c. Helie Mir. and Mrs. w. Marchetti, MT. and Mrs. E. Bowman, Mederise Lamy Angelebert Atari Lucy Lamy, Lee Rivard, Richard Deziel, Anna Bow man, Theresa, and Wilfred Bowman Irving and Rita Lamay and w. j. Marchetti
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29

Jamboree Boy Scouts attended a get together Sunday at Camp Persh- ing. The affair was sponsored oy Mattatuck Council. Those from Watertown who attended were Wal ter Wilson, Jr., Francis Mo Cough John Hayward, Louis Gladding James Barlow. Joseph O'Connor and Ernest Gladding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29
Personal Mention

Personal Mention
 Mrs. Lester S. Odell is confined to h@ home on Chestnut avenue with illresS.
 Henry Welton, son of Mrs. Paul Welton Of Hamilton avenue is at camp at the Marine barracks. Quantico. Va.
 Mrs. Alex Inncs Of Scott avenue left Wednesday for two weeks Glrl Scout Leaders training course at Pine Tree Camp, Plymouth, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-29

Nancy Beardsley. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Beardsley, of River.
 side sticet left yesterday for Butt ler's Memorial Hospital, Providence. R. l.. where she will continue her studies. Miss BeaFdsley has been a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-10-29
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