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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

"Cloistered," made within the
Convent Of the Good Shepherd in
cooperation with the Mother Cen
eral Of the order has won the en-
thusiastic praise Of Roman Catholic
dignitaries and Catholic magazines
and newspapers throughout the
world. Rev. Leonard Feeney, 8. j.,
literary editor OF America" writ
ing in that periodical, said In part:
I'VE have no hesitation In saying
that not only from q religious point
Of view Is "Cloistered" the most
beautiful picture we have seen, but
from an artistic standpoint as well
1t Is masterpiece"
Remarkable Film
Described as one OF the most re-
markable Catholic films he has ever
seen, Rev. Francis X. Talbot, 8. j.,
editor of America, speaks OF the
picture as "inspiringly artistic In
every detail. 1t IL" he says, "dra-
matte in the most profound way
and sublime in It's spirituality.
Should / be accused OF exaggerat-
ing" says Father Talbot, Il would
urge my accusers to view the pic
ture. 1t moved me deeply" The
enthusiasm for the picture has not
been confined TO the Catholic press.
The New York Times calls
1t remarkably beautiful" The
New York Post referred to 1t
as "a minor miracle" The
Herald Tribune has said 1t Is well
worth seeing" The New York
American has praised 1t highly say
ing, "the scenes have been filmed
with impressive dignity and SINGER
ity plus an all-pervading beauty. 1t
Is both educational and inspirational,
full worthy Of discriminating
patronage"
Dramatic Features
"Cloistered" was produced through
the permission Of His Holiness,
Pope Plus XI, by Director Robert
Alexandra, who was the first man,
excepting priests, ever to enter the
Good Shepherd cloistered convent.
Over two years were devoted TO the
making Of the picture, for 1t was the
directors purpose to present an
accurate, authentic picture OF the
daily life of the nuns there. No
scenes in the entire film were actu-
ally posed for the cameras. Amer
lea" points out, the sisters do not
act; they simply live, going through
the normal routine OF their life with
out any posing for dramatic effect.
The dramatic moments in the pic
ture land they are tremendous) are
merely q reprint OF what happens
regularly In convent life, even when
no camera Is looking. Even as
actresses the nuns are flawless.
They seem utterly obliviolis OF the
fact that Alexandra and his camera
men are in their midst"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
Daily Life OF Nuns
Portrayed In Films
Beautiful Realism Keynote Of WideIy-Praised Pic
ture, "ClOistered" Secured for Presentation Here

OF interest to the general public Of Waterbury is the
announcement that Coigtered the most unusual moving
picture produced and the first and only screen por
trayal Of the daily life Of clustered will be shown at
the Strand theaer for day only Manday February
g. under the auspices Of the Waterbury Council Of Cath
Ollie Women The presentation which will include four
performances will be given for the benefit Of the Diocesan
Bureau of Social Service Of this city of which Rev. Eugene
p. Cryne is director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
MISSIONARY CIRCLE
SERVES 100 SUPPERS

A clam chowder supper served by
the Missionary Circle Of st. Pauls
Methodist church last night was at
tended by 100 persons. Assistance
in the service was given by the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Clara Plant, Mrs. Mary
Fudge, Mrs. Henry Kuntz. Mrs.
George Wedge. Mrs. Robert Bulk,
Mrs. David Wood, Mrs. Walter
Oldroyd, Mrs. H. M. Sutherland,
Mrs. Dwight Seaver, Mrs. William
Magee, Miss Barbara Weber, Miss
Doris Manson, Miss Laura Seaver,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
AUTO SALES RISE
in REICH LIKELY
Removal of Luxury Tax
Makes Motor Car Access.
sible to WOrkingman

Detroit (UP)-IncreaSed produc-
tion and the removal Of the luxury
tax on automobiles within a short
time will make the motor car &C.
cessible to the workingman Of Ger
many, DR.. Walter Fischbach, Of the
German Automobile Dealers 1850
ciaGion, believes.
In. Fischbach, o general mana
ger of the sales organization, ex-
pressed his views on developments
and trends of industry In Ger
many while on q visit to Detroit.
Tells Of Good Gains
He declared that, although Ger
many Is making great strides
toward prominence in the auto
mobile field. 1t would be some time
before that country could come
near consisting with the United
States and other countries.
There are now as many auto
mobiles on the streets Of Berlin
as there were In all Germany a
few years ago." DR.. Fishbach said
Germany has Its own form OF
NRA for q number Of years elm
mating cut-throat methods among
the used-car Dealers" he said
prices are set and the dealer who
cuts them is fined by the cqpt-ol-
ing organization.
Idle Army Reduced
Government supervision Of in
dustry has done much to reduce
unemployment. Under that plan,
100000 unemployed persons in
Germany have been reducedf great
ly in number"
DR.. Fishbach also reported that
benefited under the method OF
the farm and radio industry have
government supervision instituted
by Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler
Farmers are receiving better prices
for ! their products than before
the plan became effective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

Rally win be held in the chapel at
8 o'clock TO which all young people
Of the city are cordially invited.
A most interesting and worthwhile
lecture win be given by Mr.. Coombs
on THE Story Of Christ" and IL
Illustrated with some Of the worlds
greatest paintings.
Rev. Edward B. Haines and Lee
land L. Stacy viii lead the singing
Of the hymns at those week day SER
vices. The hymn book to be used
Is one which includes many OF the
old gospel songs. Mrs. Pierre G..
Cowles Is organizing a volunteer
choir to assist with the singing.
William z. Mcbride will be the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

vices win be held each evening IN
Davenport hall Of the Second Con-
gregational church at Q O'Clock.
The speaker Monday win be Rev.
Edward B. Halnes Of Thomaston.
Mr., Haines will also lead IN the
singing Of the old Gospel Hymns;
Tuesday, Rev. Edward A. Jones Of
Seymour: Wednesday, Rev. John @.
Walker; Thursday, Annual Church
Dinner In Davenport hall at $3.50
p. m, followed by the business
meeting Of the church. The mes
sage will be given by Rev. Theodore
G. Bobilin Of the First Methodist
church. Friday, Rev. Rockwell Har-
mon Potter, d. D., Of Hartford. Sun
day, January II. q Young Peoples
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

pianist.
Walter M. Boyd win act as head
usher and win be assisted Monday
evening by members Of the Mems
league, Tuesday. Alpha Omega Fra
ternity, Wednesday, Alpha Nu So
rority and Friday evening by the
Sunday Noon club. Members Of
these four organizations are asked
to make a special effort TO be pres
ent especially on the nights when
they are In charge Of the ushering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

Postcards carried 5000 miles by
air for q cent have reached Lon
don from Johannesburg, South
Africa, where the new rate has just
become effective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
SECOND CHURCH
RALLY AWAITED
Young People to Sponsor
Event January ~; Mis-
sion Speakers Set

Beginning next Monday evening
and continuing through Friday,
January is. preaching mission SER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

Miss Dorothy May MiIIsr and REIi
Vivian Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

Director Of Diocesan Bureau of
Social Service for which associa-
ton the Waterbury Council Of
Catholic Women are sponsoring q
benefit picture approved by the
Pope and eul0gizcd by critics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
WORLD WAR VET
BURIED TODAY
Military Funeral Given
Henry George German;
Taps Blown at Grave

Naugatuck, Feb. 8.-Impressive
funeral rites were held this morning
for Henry George German, son Of
John j. German of German street,
and World war veteran. The funeral
was held at $3.50 from the home
of his father to st. Francis church
at 8 o'clock where a solemn high
mass of requiem was celebrated.
Burial was in st. James cemetery.
Rev. E. Myers celebrated the
mass with Rev. William Brewer as
deacon and Rev. John j. Fitzgerald,
pastor, as sub-deacon. Rev. Will
liam j. Leary of Hartford was in
the sanctuary, Father Myers read
the prayers at the grave and was
assisted by Father Leary.
1t was a military funeral and
the Waterbury National Guard was
represented by a firing squad. A
volley was fired over the grave
and "taps" was blown by Austin
Phillips of Naugatuck and John
Brenneis of Waterbury. The color
bearers were Felix Nardello and
James Hall and the color guard was
Joseph Raytkwich and Austin Phi
lips. There was large group OF
veterans present with members OF
Crusader post, Veterans of Foreign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
JAMES F. DOLCE
FACING MURDER

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 8.-(UP)-
Arrangement Of q first degree MUIR
der charge, when he RECEIVERS from
self-inflected throat slashes, today
awaited James F. Dolce, 81, who al-
legedly confessed to the razor-slash-
ing murder Of his wife after five.
hour argument Saturday night.
Dolce was at Hartford hospital un-
der police guard with slight neck
wounds infected after he said he.
sleshed his wife, the former Agnes
Moschetto, Lawrence, Mass. who re-.
turned from. that city only a few
hours before she wa skilled. She
had ben there month, visiting
relatives.
According to the reputed confess
sion, Dolce attacked his wife be-
cause he believed her unfaithful.
Police said she ran from the house
to a neighboring drug store after
the slast,t.lg and attendanst called
police. Unable to talk, she wrote
down the name James Dolce" when
police asked the name Of her as
sailant. She died in an ambulance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
OTTO WANGEMANN

Plans for the semi-al1nual elec-
ton of officers for the Wilson A.
c., Friday evening, February 18th
will be discussed at the regular club
gathering tomorrow night. During
the evening a committee will be
appointed to arrange for a testi-
monial to the present club leaders
and others who guided the destinies
of the unit the past four years.
Otto Wangemann, president, will be
chairman of tomorrow nights meet
ing.
other club officials include AL
Moraska, vice-president; Vincent
Lusas, secretary and treasurer; Will
liam Lusas. Frank DiBiase and
Rudy Kulman, trustees.
A membership drive will be in
augurated during which time 1t is
believed the present number OF
members will be greatly increased
and the clubs program broadened.
Past presidents who are expect
ed to be active during the CAM
paign are George Kulman, Edward
p. Conlan, ST., and John Pilla.
Play Presented
More than 800 witnessed the pre-
sentation of q Lithuanian COM
edy "You Can't Fool a Woman;
last night at st. Joseph's hall under
the auspices of the combined jun
Tor and senior choir and the Lith-
uanian Little Symphony orchestra.
The cast which numbered over 100
was under the direction Of Professor
Alexander j.. AleksiS.
Included among the principals
were Marcelle Andrikas, Alexander
Markevicia, Natalie Plangas, Vim
cent Urban, Mary AdomaitiS, Al
grid Ulinskas, Vincent Klimas. Jul
Illus Vilciauskas, Charles Karinau-
skas and Sophie Lukbinas.
A variety entertainment followed
featuring the combined choir In a
program of Lithuanian selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

are ueau.
8. Assist members to become
American citizens and promote a
spirit of layalty to the United States
and its institutions.
/ 4. Honor the memory of those
who died in the American wars.
S. Cooperate with other veteran
groups and with any organization
which has for It's purpose the pro-
motion of public good.
6. To promote a relation of
friendship, and corporation be-
tween the United States and Italy.
On account of the prominence and
ability of the principal organizers
in social and veterans activities the
| Italion Legion will enjoy a high
reputation from the start.
They have been in close contact
with national and state officers and
officers and members Of the local
post of the Itanian-Arnerican World
War Veterans of the U. s. Many
prominent citizens have promised
their support to the new veterans
group.
Officers Permanent
Umberto Santopietro Is a past
president of the Pontelandolfo So
ciety, secretary of the local Italian
American Federation of societies and
clubs and orator Of the italian
Brotherhood.
Antonio Iannitto, is past presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

Iannitto; uartermaster, Paolo Zap
pullo. The organization and bylaws
committee is headed by Joseph Cic-
chiello, chairman and includes Sc
bastiano Faraci, Vincenzo Lenti
Antonio Iannitto, Joseph Rainone
and Joseph Ortale.
The officers first named will be-
con-, permanent at the next meet
ing to held in the near future when
additional officers will be elected
All of the principal officers Of the
ui,it will be elected by the mem
bUiS.
Installation of officers probably
will be held during the first week
in March, when invitations will be
extended to all local veterans units
and their auxiliaries.
t Eligibility
All men who served in the Ital-
ian campaign during the World war,
the Italian Abyssinian war of 1895
Italian Turkish war of 1911, the
Chinese Boxer rebellion, and the
recent Italian Ethiopian war are
eligible for membership in the unit
The purposes of the organization
tare to-:
/. Promote the welfare Of Its
members, honor the memory of COM
dares who died for the greatness
Of Italy.
2. Assist widows and orphans OF
Italian veterans and veterans who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

the famous arditiS. SebaStino Far
ace is the president of Lega Sicili-
ana society and served in the war as
and infantry sergeant. He was also
wounded in service.
Vincenzo Lent is president OF
Reciprocal Castrense society. He is
very active and well known in local
Italian social affairs.
Sergeant Joseph Cicchiello pre-
sided over the organization meeting
and election of officers.
Stresses Organization
He stressed to the veterans, the
Importance of being organized, and
to be organized on the same sys-
tenn as that prevailing with other
veteran groups. He reminded them
that since destiny has them as SOL
diers marked they must continue
in the ranks and struggle for the
welfare of humanity. All of the
prominent members gave interesting
talks.
Louis Orsini of Waterbury and
New Haven who Is an expert at
organizing, and who was invited as
guest speaker, congratulated the
officers and members of the group
for their success in organizing In
such a short while and in being
able to have such large attend
ance. He promised his cooperation
and support anytime they needed
him.
John De Pastino, national vice.
commander of the Italian American
World war veterans and president OF
the local Federation of italian So
cieties and of the Italian Brother
hood, was also an invited speaker at
the meeting.
He reminded the veterans of theh
sacrifices in the World war, then
duty to remember those wha gave
their lives in obedience to theil
country on all fronts and of the i'm
portance that all veterans IN thi!
country should work together To-
the good of the community.
American Citizens :.
He also reminded them that most
of them were American citizens ano
that they should learn all they could
about American institutions.
He said this is wonderful coun-
try and if citizens would be more
interested in exercising their rights
they would appreciate the value Of
+r.or oo~i6coc made NV the founders
of America.
He exorted them to do as we'll In
their veterans organization as they
have done in the war service and IL
the local activities for hte welfare
of the community. He told them
that they were the best qualified
to represent the virtues of an heroic
and noble race, and If they woulc
but ask the other veteran groups
they will receive all Of the coopera-
ton possible. ........
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
MENDELSSOHNS-PLAN
CONCERT TUESDAY

The third in a series Of musical
morrow night at Davenport hall. Six
contests sponsored by the Mendels-
sohn Male chorus will be held to-
young singers will participate.
Teh winners will receive free
School of Music. Applications may
three months course at the Burwell
be submitted by those who have
never appeared publicly for remu-
marathon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
SWIRSKY STATEMENT
LISTS NO ACCOUNTS

No accounts payable or receivable
are listed in the statement of assets
and liabilities of the Benjamin
Swirsky Co., Inc, which was filed
with the clerk Of the superior court
today. Among the assets are fix
lures, equipment. machinery and
trucks which will become the pro-
perty of David Swirsky upon the
completion of dissolution.
Stockholders who submitted the
statement are David Swirsky, Lizzie
SwirSky and Sylvia Swirsky..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
Full Weather Report

Boston, Feb, s-UP) - Weather
forecast:
Massachusetts-Pro rain to-
night and Tuesday. Warmer tonight
and in east portion Tuesday. Colder
Tuesday night.
Rhode Enthusiastically occasion
al rain tonight and Tuesday. War
mer tonight. Colder Tuesday night
CONGRATULATIONS occasional
rain tonight and Tuesday. Warmer
tonight, colder Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
KILLED INSTANTLY

Lancaster, Mass, Feb. 8.-(UP).-
Warren Benson Kellogg, Jr, Of Bos-
ton, an office employee OF the
Nashua Gummed and Coated Paper
company of Nashua, N. H., was kill
ed instantly here today when his
>'''"~'obile ran of the road and was
wrecked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
OVERSIZE BATHING SUIT

Cleveland (UP)-Lillian Meyer.
wondered who left the oversizs
bathing suit at summer resort
owned by a relative of hers. Three
girls have found they can wear II
at the same time, two of them usine.
the armholes as neck openings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
SIXTEEN KILLED

Boston, Feb. 8.-(UP.-Sixteen
persons were killed in motor vehicle
accidents in Massachusetts last
week, according to the report Of
Registrar Frank A. Goodwin. This
was three more than in the previous
week and six more than in the cor
responding period last year. Victims
included nine pedestrians and seven
occupants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
Over 100 Members
Enrolled At First
Official Gathering
Temporary Officers Elected Yesterday Membership
Open to Veterans of Various Wars in Which Italy
Participated Better American Citizens Aim

u A new italians, veterans unit was
formed here yesterday, composed of
Italian veterans Of all italian wars
and to be known as the Italion Lee
gion. Sss -.
It is reported that more than 100
veterans have enrolled in the new
organization.
Temporary oficers were elected
as follows: Commanded Umberto
Santopietro; adjutant, Antonio
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
Wilson's Plan Fete
For Club Officers
Testimonial Program to Be Discussed at Meeting To-
morrow Lithuanian Comedy Given Before 500

Matthew Kripas and his sons oil
Hartford, sang several numbers
Lillian Pukinskas contributed a So
prano solo, an accordion trio fea-
turing Edward Digimas, Val Mar
kevich, and Xavier Rudaitis, drew a
round Of approval. Peter Landau
skas also sang. The general pro-
gram was concluded by Rev. Joseph
j. Valantijus, pastor, who expressed
his appreciation to the cast and
audience. Dancing followed with
music by AL Jarvis and the Young
Melodians orchestra.
Supper Attracts Crowd
A spaghetti supper by parishion-
ers at the auditorium of the church
of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Satur-
day night attracted a record at
tendance. The supper was given
under the sponsorship of the Holy
Rosary society who enjoyed the
cooperation of other parish units
The committee consisted of 9TH
er parish units.
The committee consisted of Mrs
F. Santino, Mrs. A. DiMaria, Mrs
j. Parretto, Mrs. Louis DiZinno
Mary MARITIME, Pauline Brucato, An
thony Ficeto, Louis Rocco, Anthony
D'Angele and Connie D'Angelo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

dent of Montaganese society. He
has q remarkable war record hav-
ing been a sergeant In the italian
cavalry under the immediate COM
mand of the king Of Italy's son-in-
law, Count Calvo Bergano.
Joseph Cicchiello Is president OF
Catalina Connazionali society and
treasurer Of the Italian-American
Federation of societies and clubs. He
was also a sergeant in the World
war In the Bersaglieri mad then IN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

Wars appearing in uniforms.
The pallbearers were DR.. Charles
Kennedy, James Leary, Peter F
Meegan, Edward j. Mccarthy
Thomas Murtha and Eugene
Sweeney. Many friends of Mr.
German attended the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

Connecting the shadows Of the
northern part Of the Caspian Sea
in Russia, the new Byelinsky
Channel, 10 miles long, has been
opened by fishing vessel, which
sailed from the western end at
Astrakhan to the eastern port OF
Guryev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08

a
Saturday evening The mement inspired by
and Mrs
"Whitey" the Mus to hundreds Of friends
wedding
spec hes gifts music dancing and more speeches dinner
desired record Of making
tribute Of the evening the honore
pictured shown at the guest table Nell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-08
Italian Legion Formally Organized Here by War Veterans

OupTCWc OUult NAOOS0&C EVhCCVh1
A Week Ahead In The Democrats
Washington merry Go Round"
The Presidents surprise" message of February
asking for power to appoint six new Supreme Court
Justices was no surprise to readers of THE WASH
INGTON MERRY-GO-ROUND.
January and Robert g. Allen reported
hat message coming, MORE THAN WEEK AHEAD
Of the event. column Of January % said:
off another blast against
Supreme the form Of communication
will the hottest attack far to come from
Administration.
power invaldate legislation will be asaned
proposal restrictive action will be recommended
nature Of this plan Is certain to
resistance Congressional conservatives par
ticuIarly the judiciary committees.
the issue Of curbing
power, this part Of his strategy
uncanny a this sidelight included I'm
Pearson and Aliens accurate prophecy:
Inauguration Roosevelt received letter
predicting that he would appoint five new
Supreme Court Justices during his second term
odays Washington Merry Column please turn
to page G.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-15
St. Patrick's s Day

Be sure and reserve Wednesday evening. March l7th, St. Patrick S Day, say the Catholic Ladies, who are sponsoring a card party and dance at the big school auditor ium.
 Entertainment, and dancing to orchestra music are included on the program, and everyone knows the reputation of the Catholic Ladies in furnishing apt celebra ton of this distinct Irish festiv- ity.
 The affair promises to be even greater than in former years, so don't miss it, is the admonition of many who are connected with the arrangements and details.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-15
Weather Today
 GU. s. Weather Bureau)

Cloudy and unsettled weather with some snow squalls and fog were observed over the western section of the Nome Fairbanks airway at the 2 am. airway re- port. Generally fair weather pre- vailed over the eastern section of the Nome Fairbanks airway. Rain was falling along the Gulf and in southeastern Alaska.
 Low barometer covers all of Al aska and western Canada with the lowest readings observed west of St. Paul Island where a baro- meter reding of 28.72 is observed. It is likely that cloudy and unset tied weather will continue for Nome and vicinity with occasion al snow and possibly mixtures of rain and snow. Continued mild temperatures are indicated.
 Temperatures continue mild and well above zero in the west ern central and southern Alaska.
 The highest temperature at Nome yesterday was B and the lowest 26. Forty five inches of snow remain on the ground.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-03-15
Airplane News
 Nome Airport

Pilot Whaley of the Mirow Air Service arrived Sunday from Roy ukuk with Mrs. Dominic Vanetti of that point. Mrs. Vanetti, who will remain in Nome for several days, is the wife of the opera tor of the roadhouse and post of flee at Kokukuk Station. Joe Me herin was also a passenger.
 A quantity of fresh celery, to- mates and head lettuce was prot on the plane.