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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
ice FOLLIES IS
fine SPECTACLE
FOR The PUBLIC
Large Crew of Props Men
Sets Show for Open
ing Tomorrow

New Haven, February 2. - A spe-
tacle of breath-taking beauty
awaits the thousands Of winter sports
lovers who attend the opening per-
Torrance of the "Ice Follies Of
1897" at the New Haven Arena to-
morrow night.
A trained crew Of props" men
and the entire cast arrived in New
Haven today. The props" men will
change the usually drab ice surface
into q beautiful ballroom floor OF
red, blue silver and gold. A crew
of stage hands will erect the winter
wonderland background and another
crew will place the lighting effects IN
the exact spot where they will pro-
duce the best effect. Every man Is
an expert in his respective job -.
just as every member Of the cast IS
without peer In the skating world.
A crew of engineers spent the en-
tire morning endeavoring to devise
some manner In which the huge
pirate ship used in one act could be
Unanswered into the Arena. In the
event that their efforts failed,
Director Edward Malche promised
that the spectacular military parade
which drought down the house" at
the Madison Square Garden would
be substituted.
This number was especially pre-
pared for New York and Chicago
only. 1t was rehearsed In Boston,
presented in New York and was 10
have been held until the Follies'
second appearance in Chicago next
week. "If the pirate ship won't NJ
In the Arena" Make said, I'VE Will
present the military number. New
Haven, then, will be the second city
in the country to see 1t. This num-
Der Is the most sensational we have
attempted and we have been saving
1t for Chicago"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
SACRED HEARTS COP
TWO HOOP Tits

The Sacrde Heart school team won
two games yesterday while playing
at the Washington Park Commu-
nifty House, defeating st. Thomas
AT; and st. Mary's 1872.
Wallace and Gallagher each had
four field goals in the game with st.
Thomas while McCouey, Kelley,
Walsh and Regain scored six apiece.
Mancini and Spina registered with
the North Enders' total.
Wrenn excelled against st. Mary's
scoring 10 points, two of which came
from the penalty stripe. Griffin
made the lone goal for the losers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
TORRINGTON PLANS
OLD TIMERS NIGHT

Torrington, Feb. 2.-Sports en-
thusiasts of days gone by will gath
err at the Torrington "Y" tomorrow
when the "Y" holds its "Old Tim
ers Night.
j. CLEANS Christian, Connecticut
State football and baseball coach
will be the chief speaker. Several
local men who were prominent In
sports are also scheduled to speak
The committee, In charge In
cludes Bill Burke, Andy York and
Tracy w. Carey. About 100 are ex-
pected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
Team Standing
TORRINGTON BOWS

New Britain, Feb. 1.-THE New
Britain Holy Cross teams defeated
the st. Mary's squads of Torring-
ton here last night, the mems team
winning 81 to IS, and the girls
team cleaning up Ito 6.
E. Dobeck and Adamowicz were
the aces for the Holy Cross mems
team while Roman led the scoring
for the New Britain girls team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
Last Nights Fights

Providence, r. Freddie Camuso,
142 IL, Fall River, Mass, decisioned
Eddie Hannah, 140, Wanskuck CD /;
Alex Deangelo, 142, Marlboro, Mass,
decisioned Dominic Colantonio, 1888,
Walpole, Mass, a.: Dick Maloney,
Boston, I'll, decisioned Hendrix Van
Laesten, I'll, Providence co.: Tony
Gouveia, 149 liz, Taunton, Mass,
kayoed Francisco Roman, las IL,
Spain CD; Lou Lima, IA, New Bed
ford, Mass, decisioned Lou Fico,
14O Ia. Providence "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

High team three with handicap,
Police Dept 1895, Nov. 10; Park
Dept. 1894, Jan. %.
High team single with handicap,
Police Dept. 568 Oct. is.
High Individual three, Tamborellc
$40, Dec. 10; O,Rourke 1856, Oct. is.
High individual single. Tamburello
a, Dec. 10: Scully 40, Dec. 10.
High individual avenue, Moore
1880, Dec. 10.
High single without mark, Joy 9S,
Oct. ~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
Want a Game?

The Meriden Boys Club Key
stones have an open date for Lin
coins Birthday, February u. The
game to be played at the Meriden
Boys Club. The Keystones range
from 1915 Yeas. V9'
For games write Walter Emery.
AZ Flower street, Meriden. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
SCHR|NER TIED
BY H. JACKSON
New York and Toronto
Hockey Stars Have 80
Points Each

Montreal, Feb. 2-(UP)-Harvey
jackson, Toronto Maple Leafs
star left-wing, was tied today with
Dave Schriner, New York Ameri-
cans. for scoring leadership of the
National Hockey league, according
to figures released by the league
headquarters. Jackson scored S
points last week.
Larry Laurie, Detroit Red Wings,
went scoreless and dropped back
into second place, while Johnnie
Gagnon, Montreal Canadiens, col
lected two points and took third
position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
POND ACES TAKE
TWO HOOP GAMES
WatertOwn Aces, North
End Y Cadets Set Back
at HOpeville Gym

The Pond Aces won a double
header last night at hte Hopeville
School gym defeating the Water
town Aces, IS to ID, and the North
End Y Cadets, Is to 10.
Watertown held a 10 to lead at
the half, but the locals same to
life in the last quarter tallying 81
points. In the Cadet game the Aces
trsiled by 10 points at the end OF
the first period.
The box score:-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Newark. N. j. - Freddie Fiducia,
1856, Newark. knocked out Ralph
Barbara, 1s9 Ia, New York 90.
Basher Dean, 100, Newark, knocked
out Shorty Ahearn, 18o, Orange
N. j.. ~. Andred Jesserun, 149
New York, decisioned Jay Macedonl
l52 La. South ORANGE. N. J. 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Individual High Single Bohan
Isl.
Individual High Three Strings
j. McGeever, 400; r. O,Neil, 400.
High Team Single-Team No. S,
$40.
High Team Three Strings-Team
No. 2. 1888.
Individual High Single-No mark,
w. Dzinsky, 81.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
City Hall Bowling
League

*TeamS tied one game 10 pe BOWL
ed off Feb. 4th, 1887.
Office Engineers give Building In
spector 8 pins.
Park Dept. give Comptrollers 90
pins.
Surveyors give Policemen Is pins.
Field Engineers give Firemen o
pins.
Feb. II, 1887
Building Inspectors give Police
men pins.
Surveyors give ONCE Engineers /
pin.
Park Dept. give Field Engineers
pins.
Firemen give ComptrollerS Al pins.
Prize winners must have bowled
at least 40 per cent Of schedule.
Roster of Teams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
WELLDICCERS TOP
LITCHFIELD LOOP

Litchfield, Feb. 1.-The Welldiggers,
led by Bernie Kelly, and the Tank
ers, led by Jim Monaghan, are tied
for first place in the fire department
bowling league at the end of the
first week in the second half race.
The scores last week follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
Strikes And Spares
From w. P. E. E.
Bowling League

Last nights matches resulted in a
change of leaders when Martin re-
gained first place by sweeping the
match with Hendricks, while Glib
bons dropped third decision to the
Gonther men. Gibbons was Short
handed, Bob Tracy and Ray Grady
being absent. Tonight Gonther will
endeavor to stop the Martin men,
while Gibbons will engage Ken
bricks. Martin now holds a tow
0aroa Load The standing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
This Sporting
World
A Little of This and That
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

by his usual fortune Humble Hughie Cunningham
the door prize last night at Bud Geoghegan great golf show which at
ra people than there available 800 being lucky
in hear and just golf should be played
results with including Bobby Walter
Bobby Holly
Mandy and the professor himself
the ability Of being fine better teacher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Charley Harding Of the finest associate himself
with Waterbury sport tent at the Norwak
with Of heart aiment that lowered
vitality for the past Let's hope he through
Connecticut
character sportsman a has always
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

But I'm forgetting about Humble Hughie The door prize was
membership at the Highland Country Club In Merden where
MT Geoghgan presides the professional and be the
lieutenant will
of his prize probably improving his two
Of the season, barring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Another result the duckpm bowling fever that permeang
fair city this will bring together
match will be rolled
games
mander the Matauck alleys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

motion pictures
night nothing
them follow attending
of the nominal charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Johnny thanking
University
M died
his match Mike Lombado substituted
will probably kill the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
SPORT FANS!

You can have that sports ar
cement settled authoritatively
= the special Question Il An
swer column on page 6 for de-
tails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Chicago Oki Shikina, Yoko-
hama, Japan, threw Jack Conley,
Boston: Frankie Hart Holland,
threw Wild Bill Brooks, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Alderman Ed Fitzgerald
the St Thomas parish bowling team of Is will
with Blessed Sacramento tomorrow night they
Matatuck alleys Leo Conway put in second the notion
have chance Ray Stones oratoy held normal proportions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

IOIaIS .....lU ZS
Score at half time: Props II, Tri-
bes 8. Referee: Mccormack. Time:
Two and two 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Although Capt. Martin was absent
"Chick" Demaris kept things going,
by rolling scores of 119 and 126. The
rest of the team rolled steady, while
'Bilr" Shea claimed the evening with
a game of 118. For the Hendricks
Tony Albino featured to turn in his
usually dependable performance,
although the rest of the team paced
by e. DesmariS, who finished with
1893, rolled in the 300 class. Billy
Boughton rolling off early left a
nice 331 for his efforts. Gonthier,
Carlin and McGrath had over 300,
while Red Gladney and "Old Re-
liable" AL Pelch had choppry
evening.
The Gibbons men with only four
showing, all boWled in the select
class but were handicapped by the
loss of r. Grady and B. Tracy.
The "115 club" takes jump up
ward this week having the following
members: B. Capable, 100, 1876; E.
z. Desmaris 1923 118; B. Boughton,
1913, 121: p. Carlin 119; E. McGrath,
1l8; Bill Shea, 118; G. Desmaris, 119
and 1875.
The five-star final, Capt. Chick
DeSmaris 1926; B. Capable 1875; B.
Boughton 1923; E. Demaris 1913 and
r. Carlin 1l9, fatal GIG.
As we enter the closing weeks Of
bowling, lets keep up the attendance
Of late. and remember an early
start makes an early finish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02
Gents

JOLalS b IL
Score at half time: Gents 20, Rob-
ms 8. Referee: Mccormack. Time:
Two 8 and two Commute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

High single-Roach, 1853.
High three-Roach, 1856.
High game--Red Brass. 607-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-02

Totals ...... .4e7 439 438 1874
Evening star., 1937-04-24

After q reasonable
down payment, will in
etude taxes, insurance,
interest and pay off the
single mortgage in 234
months.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

sales and recovery, setting a sales
price on residential listings, outlining
a management program for an income
property and cost control by budgeting
IN the management Of real properties.
Home Building Tour.
On May 16 there will be a post
convention tour Of home building
going on IN the Long Island area. It
has been arranged primarily for home
builders but any delegate to the con-
vention may take part in the four-hour
discussion trip. Emphasis will be
placed on what is being done In the
line Of low-cost housing.
An interesting feature will be the
story OF how Manchester, N. H., is
turning itself into something more
than one-industry city through the
work OF the citizens syndicate, which
has taken over the Amoskeag proper
ties, and with the aid of a realtor
industrial specialist is developing the
properties so as to draw new industries.
Presiding at group meetings will be
Frank M. McCurdy, Brooklyn. vice
president OF the American Institute of
Real Estate Appraisers for the Central
Evening star., 1937-04-24

include 4 meeting Of the Board Of
Directors Of the national association
and meetings Of the governing boards
Of its institutes and divisions.
The annual round table for execu-
tive officers of reai estate boards over
the country has been called in con-
nection with The New York conven-
tion by Harry J. Mohlman, Cincinnati,
chairman Of the Realtor Secretaries
Council Of the association.
Joseph w. Catharine, Brooklyn,
N. Y, vice president Of the associa-
tion for the Central Atlantic region,
heads the committee from the seven
States now planning the convention
and will preside at general sessions.
Among subjects to be discussed are !:
What the 1887 home buyer wants,
what mass production is doing to
achieve the $4,000 house, good and
bad designing for the small home,
future industrial buildings, the neces-
slty OF sound financial structure for
real estate, sales methods for 1887.
real estate advertising, the economic
Importance OF real estate news, is
the handling Of rentals feasible for the
small real estate Office? rebuilding
llstlngs for real estate Office, home
building for the firm that builds an
occasional house for sale, the leasing
OF commercial properties, appraising
IN condemnation cases, q demonstra-
ton appraisal of typical business
property, current concepts Of value,
as the appraiser sees them; profitable
new services for the brokers' Office,
Evening star., 1937-04-24

Atlantic region-appraisal meetings
John r. Hoyt, New York City, presi.
dent Of the New York City Chapte,
OF the American Institute of Real Es-
tate Appraisers-appraisal banquet:
Donald T. Pomeroy, Syracuse, N. Y.
vice chairman of the brokers' di.
vision for the Central Atlantic region
brokers' meetings; Charles s. Wan,ess
Springfield, ILL.,, chairman of the Land
developers and home builders d,.
vision-home builders meetings; Will
liam E. G. Gaillard, New York City
chairman Of the industrial property
division-industrial real estate spe-
cialists' meetings; ]. w. Markeim
Camden, N. j., vice president OF the
Institute of Real Estate MANAGEMENT
for the Central Atlantic region
property managers sessions.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

two picnic areas, there is also 4
bride trail system.
Hungry Mother Park in Smyth
County the third mountain park in
the series, contains about 2,400 acres.
1t is less than miles from Marion
and has an elevation of approxi-
mately 1000 feet. The park includes
large lake with a Smile shore line
and large sand beach, There is
a boat dock, bride trail and foot
trail system.
For those who are more interested
In bathing and water sports Seashore
Park, in Princess Anne County. pro-
vides the ideal setting. Located
within a mile of Cape Henry, this
park has two water frontages. One
is on Chesapeake Bay and the other
on a collection of lakes and creeks
known as Lynnhaven Inlet, Broad
Bay. Linkhorn Bay and Crystal Lake.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
VIRGINIA PARKS
SOON TO Be OPEN
State Commissioner Hall
Sees Double Attendance
This Summer.

Six State parks in locations that
make them easily accessible to tour
lists and residents alike in every sec
tion of the Old Dominion will be
opened in Virginia late this Spring,
1t was announced by Wilbur c. Hall
Of Leesburg, chairman of the State
Commission on Conservation and De-
velopment.
It is expected the attendance in
mark their second season of opera
ton, will be more than double that of
last year. Numerous improvements
have been made at each park, and
there are now 65 cabins throughout
the system, all being completely
equipped and furnished, having
showers, running water, beds, mat
tresses, pillows and all other neces-
sary furnishings. Several cabins also
have electric ranges and hot water
heaters.
Credit for Virginia's system of
parks will always be a monument to
the vision of William E. Carson, for
mer chairman of the State commits
sion, Hall stated The movement to
establish the Shenandoah National
Park spurred the development of the
series OF State parks. Citizens in
other parts of the State, watching
the growth Of the Shenandoah Park,
became interested in the establish
ment Of parks in their own localities.
Three Mountain Parks.
Three mountain parks are included
In the series. They are Douthat,
near Clifton Forge; Hungry Mother,
near Marion, and Fairy Stone, near
Bassett. The other parks in the
chain are Staunton River, near South
Boston; Westmoreland, located in the
county OF the same name, and Sea-
shore, near Cape Henry.
Westmoreland Park is the most
easily accessible to the northern part
OF the State. 1t is located between
Wakefield, the ancestral home Of
George Washington, and Stratford,
the birthplace of Gen. Robert E. Lee,
on the Potomac River. The park
embraces approximately 1886 acres
and has water front of more than
q mile.
The beach is described as one of
the most perfect in the East. Cliffs
located back short distance from
the shore make the park most pic
turesque.
Douthat Near Capital.
OF the mountain parks, Douthat
IS nearer the National Capital. 1t
is about 5la miles northeast of Clifton
Forge in the heart of the Allegheny
Mountains. 1t includes almost 5000
acres and provides some of Virginia S
most beautiful mountain scenery.
Adding to the charm of the section
Is 78-acre lake, on the shore of
which is being constructed a beautiful
sand bathing beach. Two large picnic
areas have been set aside in the park,
making it especially attractive to
those who prefer eating out of doors.
Located in Patrick County, IL miles
west of Bassett, is Fairy Stone Park
second mountain park. The park,
which likewise embraces about 5000
acres, Is named after the so-called
fairy or lucky stones found in great
abundance in the region. There is
l46-acre lake, and, in addition to
Evening star., 1937-04-24

8 pm. in Wardman Park Hotel, Morris
Cafritz, chairman Of the boards Pro-
gram Committee, announced today.
Stark will visit Washington while
en- route to the first convention OF
realtors Of the Central Atlantic re-
gion, which will be held in New York
City May IA and IS. 1t has been
stated that approximately Is Wash
Evening star., 1937-04-24
TO ADDRESS REALTORS

Paul E. Stark of Madison, Wis,
president of the National Association
OF Real Estate Boards, will address a
meeting of the Washington Real
Estate Board, to be held May IL at
Evening star., 1937-04-24

The beach Is an unusually safe one,
affording the sport to persons Of all
ages. Interesting plant life is also
found in this park.
Evening star., 1937-04-24

ington real estate men will attend
the convention.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Convention
Continued From First Page.)

estate boards in the region 1mpor-
tant national conferences to be held
in connection with the convention
Evening star., 1937-04-24
Baby Born During Flood.

A baby was born in the village Of
Series, France, when floods had bro
ken into the house and water was
swirling along the floor.
Evening star., 1937-04-24
F. n. A. SUPERVISED CONSTRUCTION

=. Fifty oeres Of beautiful rolling
RSoylond countryside between the Wood
mont and Columbia Country Clubs. A
restricted small home development in the
poth Of increasing values. You, family,
fnture is protected
z. The annual report Of ire Federal
Housing Administration soys: 1.-THE prln-
eiple Of balance should be applied to in
dWduol deals. Purchasing beyond ones
Evening star., 1937-04-24

obitiy TO poy evenhofly leads to FORE
closure" Epry corefree cottoee l. DE-
signed TO fit the size Of jour budget a
sveN AZ Ne s;re of yosv family.
g The Architectural Section Of Ire
Federal Housing Administration mokes
regular inspections Of every corefree Cot
tsge while under construction. Your plans
and Specifications are faithfully executed.
The Washington times., 1937-04-23
Workers EVacuate
Firestone Plant

AKRON, Ohio, April % G.N.sO.
An estimated 100 company police
and firemen remained in the
strike-closed Firestone Tire &
Rubber Company plants here to-
day after a crowd of union SYM
pathizerS peacefully forced the
evacuation of approximately so
office workers, women cooks and
maintenance men from the main
building.
The evacuation took place after
pickets of the United Rubber
Workers Union, on strike at the
Firestone plants for more than
seven weeks, followed a mail truck
through the company gates to
capture" William c. Reese, chief
Of company police.
Accompanied by strikers, Reese
came out of the plant and con-
ferred with union men in a res
taurant across the street. After
the conference, he was allowed to
Renter the plant. Several hours
later a crowd of approximately
1000 U. r. w. Sympathizers gath
cred at the gate and called for
those inside to come out.
Shouts of IF you don't come
out, We'll come in and get you"
were heard, and in a short time
the workers filed out through the
crowd of union men and sympa-
thizerS. There was considerable
cheering and some booing as they
evacuated and were permitted to
go to their homes.
The Washington times., 1937-04-23
U. S. Takes Hand
In Maine Strike

LEWISTON, Me-, April %
Q.N.SO.-While national guards
men surrounded 10 Strike-torn shoe
factories in Lewiston and Auburn,
patrolling in a downpour of snow,
sleet and rain, the Federal Govern
ment threw its weight today into
efforts to end the month-old strike.
At the same time, II c. I. o.
organizers and workers prepared
to appear in court to answer war
rants charging conspiracy, coer-
cion and intimidation against
those workers who refused to join
the walkout.
Five Committee for Industrial
Organization chieftainS, including
Powers Hapgood, New England
secretary of C. I. O., William J
MackeSy, Lynn, Mass, strike di
rector, and Ernest Henry, Saugus
Mass, organizer, we're under orders
to appear before Supreme Court
Judge Harry Hansen tomorrow to
show cause why they should not be
held in contempt of court for al.
legedly ignoring his injunction de-
claring the strike illegal. They are
now free on bail on charges of un-
lawful assembly.
DR.. A. Howard Myers, Boston,
New England regional director of
the National Labor Relations
Board, continued his efforts to find
a common meeting ground between
manufacturers and workers, by
holding separate conferences with
the two factions. It was expected
he would arrange a public hearing
before an N. L. r. B. examiner
within &c days.
The Washington times., 1937-04-23
Rival Maritime Unions
Confer on Ship Strike

NEW YORK, April % GN.S0.
The strike of longshoremen
against the British Cunard and
Furness lines in all North Ameri-
can ports continued today as lead
ers of two rival maritime unions
attempted to settle their differ
ences.
Five ships are tied up here. The
strike was precipitated when
Joseph P. Ryan, president of the
International Longshoremen's AS
ISOLATION, objected to company
union" workers being employed
by the shipping companies in
Montreal.
]. B. La Belle, president of the
National Independent Longshore-
mems Union, the Montreal or
ganization, and Ryan were SEIZED
uled to confer today. Yesterday
they held an all-day conference
but reached no agreement.
The Washington times., 1937-04-23

strike forced closing Of Fisher body
plant No. /, throwing an additional
1880 men out of work.
After an all-night conference be-
tween officials of the United Auto
mobile Workers Union and plant
managers, truce was reached I'M
der which the men returned to
work today pending negotiations
of their demands.
Robert Travis, U. A. W. organ
izer, said the men in the Buick
plant quit work in protest over
notices pay day had been shifted
from yesterday until today. He
said the men now were demanding
weekly pay days, instead of twice
monthly, and that the company
had agreed to meet with the union
this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1937-04-23
Death Suspect Driven
To Station House Door

WICHITA, Kans., April %
Q.N.S0-Elbert c. Lamb, is,
sought in connection with the
Staying of Mrs. Mary Wright Elan
merry, 80, of East st. Louis, H.,
was in custody here today.
The youth, who was employed
as houseman at the home of the
wealthy widow, was brought in
advertently last night to the. FL
Dorado (Kans.0 police station by
a motorist who had given him a
ride and suggested the station
house as a good place for the
hitch-hiker to spend the night.