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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Going Up! Old Sol's Comeback Fails to Ch K Early Fall Shop
 ping Trade.

Up, up climbed the thermo- meter today.
 And everybody talked about the weather.
 But gone was summers last blast of real heat, 1t seemed. The 90 degrees of Saturday just after moon became fond memory to many a householder. Nature fur nished the furnace.
 For noon today showed Q mild 67 degrees and, with the dawn, the temperature struggled to reach SO and slowly gained there after. The night was meant for blankets.
 Goats were being worn and Wa terbury stores are experiencing a boom of early fall buying, 1t is reported. One store sold more than 100 fur coats during the summer. Demand for them today indicates that the figure for the week may equal the total of the summer business.
 Doubtless, there will be more warm weather. But, for the hours immediately confronting, the quotation apropos autumn serves in theme: "The melancholy days are here" and so forth,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
MERMAIDS HOLD MEET TOMORROW
Annual Chase Park Swim. ming Events to Be Fol.
 lowed By Party

The annual Chase park open swimming meet for girls will take place tomorrow night at the Chase park pool at 7:3o o'clock, according to an ofiicial announcement made today by Chairman Edward Keenan who with Mrs. Elizabeth Luddy will supervise the various events. The applicants will be divided into three classes ranging from 6 to ie years of age with events in midget, junior and senior divisions.
 With the termination of the meet, the winning contestants and high scorers will be feted at an informal party during which time ice cream and cake will be served. Director Keenan said today he has secured donations of IS gallons of Ice cream and several cakes from local mer. chants.
 The officials Of the meet are pr. 8. A. O'Hara, starter: Henry ?. Mo. 0rath, announcer, Joseph Brennan, timer: George Mazzaferro and WI. liam daughan, judges at the finish line: Edward P. Conlar, IT,. and Lou Kelly. scorers. A complete list of the events and details of the meet will be broadcast through c special get of amplihers.
 The meet will also include diving from the edge Of the tank including two requested dives and two ops tionai. The meet will include the 70 yard free style and breast sthoke for seniors and juniors with midgets talking part in the same events Of % yards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
NEW LOW RECORD FOR BUS FARES
N E. Transportation Co, Announces New Rates
 Effective Thursday

Drastic reductions In bus fares, coincident with Q faster schedule and more frequent departures Is announced by ofElcials of the New England Transportation Company to go into effect on Thursday, Aug uSt 26th, between Waterbury and and New Haven. The new fare to New Haven Is so cents one way, % cents round trip, and reductions to other points are in proportion.
 Generally speaking, these are the lowest fares which have ever been offered in transportation history, and ofiicials of the line feel con- fdent that these reductions and the other improvements in service will prove most attractive to the travel ing public,
 The new running time to New Haven will be SA minutes, and the schedule departures have been stepped up to an hourly basis,
 Big, modern, Streamlined coaches of the New England Transportation Company have been assigned to this route, with comfortable, roomy chairs, scientific ventilation and al! latest safety devices,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
no Local Candidates Seeking Citizenship Papers
Youngster Badly Bruised M Long Fall From Ledge

Young James Stack of aOA Will low street who was thirteen years old Sunday, has been for the past two days one of the luckieSt and unluckieSt youngsters in Water bury,
 Yesterday afternoon. accom- panied by Fred H1lly of 40a Will low street, Jack and Bill Crowley of 40S Willow street and another ehum. Jackie Coffey. all boys of about the same age. the Stack youngster hiked up the Greystone Trail in Waterville,
 Just Bounced"
 According to the stories told by his companions, they all reache'i the top of a long slope which is about ninety feet to the bottom. At this point Jim grabbed hold of . rock which came loose. lost his footing, and tumhled all the way to the bottom. AS he laeonieally put it this morning through bad ly bruised lips. T bounced"
 His companions clamored down the slope to get him and accord- ing to their story they assisted him to the first house they could find, that of Walter unikas of 257 Sheffield street. which was about one-half mile from the spot where the accident took place. This seemed incredible to the re- porter but all the companions stoutly said, we didn't carry him, we helped him walk"
 MiraeulouSly Jim was able to walk, but he was cut and bruised from head to foot, Dr, John StaneSlow was immediately called by a member of the unikaS fam fly and treated Jim for his nu- merouS contuSions and bruises.
 Jim, who Is the son of Supernu- merary James and Mrs, Stack. was resting in bed this morning when the reporter called and h couldn't talk very well because of his badly bruised lips. In fact all he said was II bounced"
 Lucky Boyi
 The rest of the boys talked, however, in very excited tones of voice and they all agreed that Jim was unlueky and all that but they seemed to feel, judging from the manner in which they looked at him occasionally, that he was most lucky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
State Treasurer

Elections this afternoon were ex- pected to result In the naming of William J. Looney of New Haven as state president. The women were also the name their officers for leS7- 38 this afternoon. Delegates attended 0 memorial mass this morning at St. Patriek's church.
 Business of the convention open- cd yesterday, following the celebra. ton of pontifieal high mass at St Joseph's cathedral by Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop oi Hartford. The delegates were vel. comed to Hartford by Mayor Thom- as spellacy. I.
 Last night the Hibernians and their friends attended the annual convention ball at the Hotel Bond, A program of Irish entertainment was offered.
 Yesterday afternoon reports were read by William P. Smithwiek, pres- ident; MT. Looney, vice-president; {; John c, Reilly of Meriden, seere- tary; Peter Griffin of Waterbury, treasurer; John Donnelly of Bristol, director of publicity; George Smith of Hartford, organizer; Michael En- wright of New London, athletic di- rector. The report of Michael Me- Greal of New Haven, chairman of the Irish history committee, will be given today. Thomas Finnegan of Trenton, N. J, national vice-presi- dent, also reported on the upbuild. inng of the organization
 At the meeting of the women rec ports were given by Miss Retta Cooney of shelton, president; Miss Julia Macdonald of Torrington, vice. president Miss Daisy Lord of Wa terbury, secretary; Mrs. Katherine Sullivan of Norwich, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Carolin of Hartford. chairman of the Irish committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Legion Drum Corps To March
 Ln State ConDention Parade
Corp. COyIe Post Drum Corps to March With
 ItaIian-Am. Vets

Corporal Coyle No. 1, American Legion Drum corps of this city will lead the Waterbury delegation in the national and Connecticut conven. ton parade being held by the Ital- ian American World war Veteran of the United States In New Britain next Saturday afternoon.
 The Waterbury group will be made up of . large number of members of the local Florio post and its auxiliary. The city of Waterbury will bo represented with 8 platoon of police.
 Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hayes will re- view the parade and Is an honored guest to the banquet to be held at Stanley Hotel arena Saturday even- ing. Thomas Kelly senior vice-com- mander of the local legion and who won distinguished service cross while in action in the World war with the Yankee division Is also an honored guest and will repre- sent the mayor in all functions that the mayor is unable to attend.
 Buses carrying the drum corps will leave ct i2:3o Saturday noon, while buses carrying members oi Florio post will leave at the same time from Mecca's restaurant on Bank street. aa .r.
 On account of Waterbury being the headquarters of the state de- partment and the probability oi becoming the national department al the coming convention, great interest is shown by local veterans. State Commander Joseph Cunningham of the Yankee division will also attend as an honored guest and will march with the Yankee division group ot New Britain. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
CHICAGO DRIVE
 AGAINST MORONS

Chicago, Aug. 24,-(UP)-An un. pFecedented drive against sex fnor. ors, accused Of more than 100 at. taciS on Chicago women in two years, united legislative, judicial and administrative officials into cop- eerted action today. states Attorney Thomas J. Courtney called nine psychiatFists to meet him Friday to help draft 6 iaw providing per- sIlanent stAte disqualification of in. cuFable degenerateG B ,
 He eeid he would ask Chief Jus tice John UCnsteby Of municipal court t0 cooperate in arranging q special court fOF sex offenders,
 'Y Mayor Edward J. Kelly offered a 1iOO0 reward for Information Iead- ing tc the arrest and conviction of any person guilty of sex crime Al Of Chlcago's' oyo00 police were ip the search for @ lcng-arSned man believed c negro, Wilo Invaded CbI- eae0 hospital -isst Saturday, killed Mies Anna Kuchta, .f0, with a brick ap4 fayighed her bpdy, .lss A1ies Kachta was the fourth 1Ataiity from such aD attack is ,tke 'hst two years yy1< r.ae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Seasons First

This New England weather :.
 Last week the city swelteFed under record August tempera. tures. tt
 This morning fircmen answered their first winter" sisFm of the yesF, going to home ef Jehn ]. Crane, le Sycamore Lane, 0 extinguish an eii.bnrner fire. YIremen were eut from s,e7 to e;ie. 4lt"i h't9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Dog Day. Little Scottie ''Blue"
 When Mistress ,~ Draws Jail Sen. <, tence in Court.

The weather may have done . flip-flop In regard to dog days by giving Waterbury wintry wealth. CT in August. but 1t was "dog day" just the same in city court this morning
 First, to give the canine tinge, a coiored woman arrested yester- day for intoxication brought her dog.a little black scottie-to jail with her. Last night and this morning he scampered joyfully around the womens detention room, though he couldn't quite get used to the bars.
 Tn court his owner was sentenc- cd to the state farm, and the lit- tie dog seemed to know that some- thing was wrong when she came back to the cell. He sat dejectedly ,n the floor, while the police sought to get someone who would care for the dog in the woman's absence. They finally got c color cd mana friend of the woman. to promise to take the dog. And, . bit sadly, the little scottie went with him, taking one last look
 through the bars at the mistress he won't see for c long time.
 Then. while court was in digni. fled session, . nondescript little dog, with wagging tail and friend- ly manner, entered the court room and began to Fomp around. Court officer J. 0arvey led him to the door and closed 1t. but in . few minutes someone opened the door to enter the room and the lit. tie dog came in again with him.
 When court was over the dog had . great time exploring the various offices in the city hall. Be. sides, 1t was cold and wet outside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Failed to Pay

Andrew K. Warren, s4, of Mid. dlesex street, charged with fail- ure to pay weekly wages, was giv- en Q weeks continuance in city court today.
 Warren is charged with failure to pay weekly wages to Philip 5haeffer between June g and July 2. He was notified to appear tn court after Q warrant for his arrest had been issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24

here is comparatively small for this session of the court, William N. Gle lette, clerk of the court of common pleas said today. Because of this, he expected that the next naturaliza- ton will show corresponding in- crease.
 Additional assistance from Bos- ton has been requested by Col. Mar tineau to aid in examinations of the group, all of whom are reported to have passed preliminary qualifca- tons. The number Of cases by cities and towns follows: Hartford, 460: New Haven, 500; Bridgeport. 376: Winsted. 20; Middletown, 20: New London, 70; Rockville, 10; Putnam and Willlmantic, 100; Waterbury, ll0; Meriden, 20; New Britain, T6. In addition there are 300 eases which require special consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
GEORGE WALSH TO
 BE DINNER GUEST

George Walsh, quarterback of the first Wilby high school football team which defeated Crosby, will be guest of honor ct testimonial dinner to- night at Sullivan's Inn in Cotton Hollow in honor of his approaching marriage to Miss Mildred McLane, local telephone operator.
 The affair will get underway at 9 o'clock. The committee In charge of the event includes Frank German, John Carey and John Gilmore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
On Retreat

Pastors of local Catholic churches have joined the pas. torate of Connecticut in making . spiritual retreat this week at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloom. field, led by Most Rev. Maurice Y. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese. Most of the priests arrived Sunday after. noon, and will return to their parishes Saturday afternoon.
 Bishop McAuliffe will conduct the spiritual exercises, aided by visiting missionaries.
 The junior clergy, consisting of assistant pastors of Roman. Catholic churches around the state, will 90 on retreat conn mencing next Sunday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
WORLD TUNA RECORD

shelburne, Nova Scotia, Aug. a.. (UP)s-A world record tuna catch for women was claimed today by Mrs. Earl 6. Potter of Brookville, N. Y, who landed Q 7ST.pounder in Sheiburne harbor yesterday.
 The former high pound mark of 749-pounds was set by Mrs. Francis Low. Cedarhurst, N. r., who landed her tuna in Jordan's Bay, N. S., last year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
PAPERS FILED

The following papers Of incorpora. [. ton have been filed at the office of the secretary Of state, Hartford:
 Joseph & Angelo Beauty ehoppe, Inc, Waterbury. Capital ei0.000: at start of business. 5000. Par, $50. fncorporators are Angelo Possemato, Joseph Cappella. Aloha Posscmato, Mary Cappeila. ail Of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Irisll.Aniericans

Preparations for future actiu- ties and for the annual election of officers to be held iii Geptem- beg, will be made at . meeting Of the Irish-A American Social club to be held tonight at % Field street at 6 o'clock, at which time c large attendance is expected.
 Present officers Of the club in. clude Thomas ]. Reidy, president; Arthur q. Lunny, gice-pgesident: Fr9ncis c. O,Donpeil, financial secretary; Joseph HOlleraa, re- cording secretary, and Michael Fitzlnahrice, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Appraisal

An appraisal filed in probate court today revealed that the late Vita Crescenzia DiDonato left an estate of t4,e60, consisting esitire- ly Of equity in real estate. Mrs. DiDonato die May 26.
 Equity in property on Bishop street is valued at el.000. in prop erty on Emerald street at e4O0, and in property on Pine Hill street at e200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
SPOTLIGH7YNG Brass City News
Reckless Driving

4 continuance to Thursday night was given in Middlebury town court last night to Frank c. Ryan, @, of i8 Savings street, charged with reckless driving.
 Ryan was arrested by state troopers near Sandy Beach Pri- day night when he aiiegedly forced another car off the road. the lat. ter vehicle hitting Q third auto- mobile. Mrs. Joseph Bijowsky, passenger in one of the cars was injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Take DetOur

Anxious to avoid tratfic con- gestion at the Elks Rodeo at the corner of South Main and Eagle streets, police have asked motor- ists to drive up Railroad Hill street and avoid being tied up at the >maln entrance to the Wild West show.
 Last evening Sergeant Joseph McEvoy handled the cars very nicely, but tonight, with break from the weatherman, Q larger crowd is expected. The same holds sway for every evening of the week. Motorists are asked to lend . little cooperation, which will also benefit them in finding parking spaces more easily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Certified

Miss Rosemary Coyle, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. James J. Coyie of Lexington avenue and gradu- ate of Mt. St. Josephs Seminary in West Hartford, was named yes- terday as one of the i7 girls in Inc state who have been certified by State Personnel Director Harry W. Marsh as eligible for appoint Taeat as teachers of hoInemaking tn the Connecticut high schools. These girls, if appointed, viii be employees of the state board of education. tft*
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24

The Stack youngster is c stu-. dent at Kingsbury school and Ia also . member of the St. Mar-' garet's boys brigade.
 Doctor Responds
 Dr. StaneSlow upon viewing the boy. decided to take him to St. Mary's hospital for treatment. Tn brief the boy sustained the foi- lowing injuries: bad lip lacera- tions. one of these calling for seven stitches: contusions on low- CT portion of spine: three bruises on left thigh and two loosened teeth. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Murder!

Arraignment of Duncan N. Ladd, 37, held in connection with the staying of Michael 4. Di Lea, 36, MeFiden barber and formerly of Waterbury, Is planned at the opening of the fsii session Of criminal superior court, according to States At. toFney Samuel E. Hoyt at New Haven.
 While tine coroner continued his investigation of the shoot- ing of Di Leo in his barber shop Saturday. Hoyt prepared to sum. mon . grand Jury soon after the fall term Of court opens.
 Ladd, according to police, has implicated himself In the shoot. Ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24

The many friends of Roger Walsh will be pleased to learn that he is now associated with the Arch Preserver Shoe Shop located at l0s Grand street. Mr. Walsh has had vast experience in sell. Ing shoes and other footwear locally having been employed in this particular field for many years. He has been affiliated with the John Sherwood and Fitx-
 maurice. Sherwood shoe shop and In recent years has heen connect eG with the Service Since store.
 Ear. Walsh is prominent In tho activities of the Knights of Colum- bus, In Holy Name society aetiv- ltles and has served as secretary or the Mt. Manresa RetFeatants over 6 long period Of years. He Is wail known In the social, fraternal aud business life of the city, and k greatly respected by associates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
HIBERNIANS HOLD CONVENTION BALL
State Sessions Continue Today in Hartford; Elec.,
 tions Top Slate

The annual state convention of the Ancient Order of Hihernians and its auxiliary. continued in Hartford playing important roles, Alderman Peter B, Grimm of this city Is treas- urer of the state organization, and Miss Daisy Lord of Waterbury is secretary of the auxiliary, Other Waterhurians hold state oitiees,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
GIRL BURGLAR
 RIDES BICYCLE

Beverly, Mass, Aug, 24-(UP)- A fur-coated girl, allegedly c burg lar, escaped police on c bicycle to- day, but was captured Q few hours later while waiting to board Q train,
 Police said they saw Marion Me- Hugh, i7, of Marblehead climb through Q window of variety store. They gave chase in Q cruising car but she escaped on a bicycle later found abandoned in field with the loot. e2.0o and some candy.
 When captured she assertedly ad- mitted thefts from Q gasoline sta- ton and the store. adding that the fur coat had been stolen from Q clothes line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Stabbing Affray

Alleged to have stabbed John DePona, of Norwaik, during a tavern argument, dustave Dyn- kowski, 34. of Waterbury, was ordered held without bond at Nor walk pail. The blade of the knife missed DePonas juguiar vein by only an inch.
 Dynkowski was arrested several hours after the stabbing, being picked up while riding in Q car in Westport. The car was driven by Edmund Vanzolini, of B2i Vol colt street. Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Number Regarded As Unusually Small For
 Waterbury District
Over 1000 Applicants in Connecticut to Be Tested Sept. I5-BOstOn to Send Additional Help to x
 Assist at Naturalization Hearings

Citizenship will be sought by no persons living at Waterbury ct the Sept. l6 session of the court of common pleas. But more than 2,000 persons of foreign birth who reside in Connecticut will file applications for citizenship next month, accord- ing to Col. L. L. Martlneau, divi- sional director of the U. s. immigra- ton and naturalization service.
 The number seeking citizenship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
KITCHENER WOMEN
 TO MEET TOMORROW

The Ladies' Auxiliary, Lord Kitch- ener post, will meet at 7:S0 o'clock tomorrow night at the post hall, 2s scovill street. Important auxiliary business will be transacted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24

The Chinese dolphin, though blind, is able to catch and devour fish that have normal eyesight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24

CepbeEEa, Australia, is boast- Spg that aOO0,0 coo trees and shruhs have bssn pleDted in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-24
Cruise or College?
'EsTARLIsBED isss

This "TvoveI Shop" shows no per. tioIity-our good Iussess is your letter of introduction on boord ship-ov on to college. Pride Of possession is quite foetor-you thrill to its fine quel. ity-to its smort stveomIins mod. evn craftsmanship, to its good looks end iss esrtointy of service. So-whers'sr you go on lend or sec - oGr Iussoss mokss c won. dsrfuI troveI pol.
 For instonee-o masculine Bond StreeteT eoss which holds two suits wrinkle free in its troy, S35. Wardrobe trunks 70 closet on wheels - everything in its plaes --ond . piece for everything $40 to $50. z 't A1'er. spseioI sousobs szo, wafdsobs eess $zz.5o. tr
The Washington times., 1937-08-27
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The Washington times., 1937-08-27

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The Washington times., 1937-08-27

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The Washington times., 1937-08-27

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The Washington times., 1937-08-27

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The Washington times., 1937-08-27
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The Washington times., 1937-08-27

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