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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
EASTERN STAR
 TO HOLD MEET
 TUESDAY NIGHT
Installation and Initiation Ceremonies to Be
 Featured

Installation and initiation, com bined with excellent talks and musical selections, will compose the first fall meeting of the Juneau Chapter No. ', Order of the East ern Star, Tuesday night at the Scottish Rite Temple.
 The initiation, for which Made line Stevenson will act as mock candidate, will be held according to the first ritual made for East ern Star
 The meeting will also celebrate the birthday of Robert Morris, founder of the group. It will also honor charter members of the Ju- neau Chapter, including MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Naghel, Mrs. Anna Webster and Mrs. Eva D. Tripp
 The ceremony will be held by candlelight, and members will be dressed all in period costumes. An invitation has been extended to the Douglas Chapter and to all visiting Stars here.
 Taking part in the ritual will be Mrs Florence Oakes, Worthy Mat ron; Walter Scott, Worthy Patron; Mrs Dora Sweeney, Associate Mat ron; Maurice Whittier, Associate Patron; Mrs Harry Watson, Secre- tary; Mrs May Godfrey, Treasurer Mrs. Mildred Wyller, Conductress; Mrs. Elizabeth Carmichael, Asso- ciate ConductreSs
 Other places will be taken by Mabel Monson, as Adah; Mrs. Helen Webster, Ruth; Gladys For rest, Esther; Majorie Kiloh, Mar tha; Mrs. Ruth Hawkesworth, FL ecra; Mrs. Louise Heisel Warder; MT Lester Troast, Sentinel.
 In addition to the ceremony, MT. Whittier will speak on the Pounding of the Eastern Star Mary Jeannette Whittier will sing, accompanied by Mrs. Robert Rice.
 Installation of two officers will be held. Refreshments will be served after the program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

Paul Bell, first prize; Andres Sut- ton, second. Best Original Crayon Drawing; Best Original Water Col or; Best Original Poster: Best Orig inal Poster; Best Water Color, no awards. Best Original Crayon Draw ing, Martha Parcia, first prize; Lil- lian Collier, second prize.
 Other prizes included Best Knit ted Article, Mathilda Jones, first prize. Best Embroidered Article, Ruth Gutin, first prize; Best Cro- chet Article, Jessie Hopkins, first prize.
 In the Manual Training division prizes included: Best Boat Model and Best Airplane, Rudolph New man, first prize. Best Individual Specimen, Andrew Sutton, first prize; L. Williams, second. Best Piece Soap Carving, Martha New man.
 Hand Work Awards
 Awards for hand work included : Totem Pole, Andrew Demoski, first prize. Best Open Basket, Irene Vic tor, first prize. Best Covered Basket, Matilda Woodford, first prize. Best Piece Beaded Work, Francis Frank, first prize. Best Wood Carving, Fred
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

rick Demientioff, first prize. Billie Often was given first prize for the best totem pole, while Martha New man won the award for the best soap carving.
 Vernon Chilklok won first prize for best wood carving, and Rosie Miller took the award for best book lets. D. Miller won first prize and King Fisher second for a special group of crayon works.
 Judges were Mrs. Fla D. Smith. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. C. Wise.
 Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
BUGAs SAILS TUESDAY

John Bugas, agent for the Fed eral Bureau of Investigation here who has been promoted to head the Birmingham, Ala, office, is planning to sail for the south Tuesday aboard the Yukon. D. $. Hostetter succeeds him in charge of the Alaska office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
HOLBROOK BACK

Wellman Holbrook, Assistant Re- gional Forester, returned to Juneau with Pilot Sheldon Simmons from Wrangell yesterday afternoon after a weeks visit to Southeast Alaska points in connection with Forest Service work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

A Judge in Louisville, Ky, re- gently sentenced a man to a jail term for driving a bicycle while un- der the influence of liquor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
LEGIONNAIRES!

Attendants are needed at the Fair booth tonight and tomorrow night. Be there at o'clock and wear your cap. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10
SABLE SOLD, SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Sept. 10.-The Dawn came in from the local banks today with 18,000 pounds of sable and sold for SIS cents a pound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-10

Commissioned officers in the U. s. Army wore epaulets until 1872 when they were replaced by shoulder knots in all uniforms except those of general officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

Thomas P. Mulcahy, principal, pre- sided at the exercises, at which time 160 received diplomas.
 SS. Peter and PauFs
 Yesterday afternon at the church of SS Peter and Paul, graduation exercises were held for the gram mar school. Forty-seven graduates were gilven diplomas by Rev. Thomas P. Mulchay, pastor, and the address was delivered by Rev. Joseph Heffernan. Honor students and awards winners were: Anna Paul, Irene Buckley, Margaret M. Kelley, John E. Richmyer, and Will liam Gillette.
 With the completion of the St. Mary's exercises this evening, more than 500 pupils will have graduated from local parochial schools this year.
 Rev. Stephen P. Murphy, grad uate of St. Mary's school, will give out diplomas at the exercises this evening.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea adminis- trator of the church, will give out the diplomas.
 Honor pupils and prize winners are listed as follows. Elizabeth A. Donahue, Rita M. Culhane, Ken- meth Lambert Byrne, Charles F. Mccarthy, Mary M. Shell and Ed ward J. Spillane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
AUTO SKIDS ON
 SLIPPERY ROAD
Miss Merle StOddard of Waterbury Seriously
 Injured in Crash

Injured Thursday night when her automobile left the highway in Guilford during heavy rainstorm, Miss Merle Stoddard, 24, of Fox street, remained in serious condition today at Grace hospital, New Haven. She has a skull fracture, concus- sion of the brain, and numerous decorations of the head and body.
 Miss Stoddard was driving along the Boston road in Guilford when her car went out of control near the town center. The automobile hit the highway fence, veered off and con- tinued on for several hundred feet. It then crashed against a pole. The car was virtually demolished.
 Passing motorists extracted the local girl from the wreckAge and rushed her to the hospital in New Haven. Her name is on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
Conventions Interest
 Local Legionnaires
State Gathering in New Haven Next Month National
 Session in N Y. City GaIuIIO to Head Delegation

Commander Michael J. Galullo will head Corporal Coyle Posts del- egation to the state convention of the American Legion in New Ha- ven July 29-3O-31. It Is expected that three other members will be chosen to serve as delegates, with four others as alternates to com- plete the delegation. The official number of representatives will be determined following meeting of the executive committee of the post of June 20th, one week from tornor- row night.
 Due to the splendid work of Com- nlander Galullo Corporal Coyle post will close the present year with the largest membership enrolment in several years. The 29th marks the final day on which all state units will have to report officially on their 1936-37 membership and on the basis of which they will select delegates to the state convention.
 As New York city will be host in September to the natitslal conven- tion, it is possible that a special train will be chartered by local le- gionnaires to transport it's delega- tion, its drum corps and a host of friends to the big city. The local post has already. subscribed suffi- cient money to transport the drum corps to New York city. A commit tee is at present engaged in mak- ing the necessary hotel reservations. There will be an official headquar- ters for Waterburians in one of New York's most prominent hotels.
 Past Commander Morris Shapiro is being boomed locally for a vice commanders position in the second district. Incidentally Moe" is not only planning to attend the nation al convention in New York city, for he has missed one in several years, but is considering trip to Paris, where legionnaires from all parts of the world will gather shortly for an international session. A special boat has been chartered to trans port legionnaires to Euope. From Paris it has been arranged to take all American visitors to sight, seeing tour of Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
Young Priests COnsecrdted For Mission Assignments

Rev. Francis X. Reilly, o. s. 3D., son of Patrolman and Mrs. Patrick Reilly of 1016 Baldwin street, has been consecrated for foreign mis- sion duty and will sail for the Afri- can missions in the vicinity of Lake TanganyilEa, East Africa, October 1. With him will be three other priests who were consecrated for the same service, at the same ceremon- ies Saturday.
 Rev. Edward Dooley, son of Mir. and Mrs. William H. Dooley, of 104 Fairview street, has been consecrated for missionary duty in this country and has been assigned to Lake Charles, Louisiana, which post he will assume about July 20. Four other priests were also consecrated Fin Ferndale seminary of the Holy Ghost Fathers, Norwalk, with Most Rev. ChriStophr J. Plunkett, provin- cial of the Holy Ghost Fathers of America, presiding.
 Both local young priests were or- dained at the same ceremonies, last Labor day. They are now at their respective homes and will remain there until the date of their depart ure to assume new posts. Father Reilly celebrated the II o'clock mass at St. Francis Xavier's church yes- terday.
 Father Dooley is a brother of, and a member of the same order as the Rev. Charles Dooley, c. S. Sp., who for the past eight years has been engaged in missionary work in East Africa. He was born in this city, in July, 1910, and educated primarily at St. Margaret's school. In 1924, he entered the Holy Ghost Apos- tolic college at Cornwall Heights, and continued through the Holy Ghost novitiate, Ridgef1eld, and the Holy Ghost Fathers senior seminary at Ferndale, Norwalk. His studies have also included 8 course at the Plus x School of Liturgical Music at the College of the Sacred Heart Manhattanville, New York. While at Ferndale, Father Dooley was di- rector of the choir and instructor of liturgical music.
 Father Reilly was born in this city, in April, 1910. His education includes courses at Mulcahy gram mar school and Crosby high school of this city; Holy Ghost Apostolic college, Cornwell Heights, Pa., Holy Ghost Fathers novitiate, Ridgefield, Conn.,, and the Holy Ghist Fathers senior seminary, Ferndale, Norwalk, Conn. Special interest was shown during seminary days by Father Reilly in the Mission Aid clubs. While at Cornwell Heights he was awarded medal from the National Council of Students Mission Cru sade for his outstanding work in that unit, and he is president-emer- itus of the National Mission Aid club. He was also an active mem Der of the St. Thomas Aquinas Theological club,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

ference. It will open on June 20th and end on June 27th at the Ns- tional Catholic School of Social Ser vice, in Washington.
 Instructors
 The three leading instructors chos- en for the Institute are: Rt. Rev. and Msgr. John A. Ryan, professor of In- dustrial Ethics and Moral Theology at the Catholic University of Amer lea; the Very Rev. J. w. R. Mcguire of St. Viator college, Bourbonnais, H.. and Dr. George Brown, profess sor of Economics at Seton Hill col- lege. Pennsylvania.
 In a series of lectures during the week of the Institute each one will develop one of the major subjects which the Institute will concern it. self. Dr. Ryan will present the sub- ject of Wages: Father Mcguire will confine himself to ''The Labor Movement" and pr. Brown will develop the story of Social Legis- lation". Besides outstanding men and women in important govern mental positions will be guest speakers. Some of the representa- tiyes of labor have promised to send students.
 Purpose
 The purpose of the Institute IS to give those in attendance 8 true insight in the problems of industry. to give them opportunities to study industrial problems and to acquire an understanding and appreciation of these problems in their relation to Papal Encyclicals and Catholic Social teaching. Many of the ques- tions which are foremost in the country today will be considered such as: Collective Bargaining. Are Strikes Justifiable7 Low in- come and family life: Wages for men: Wages for women: Minimum wage laws; the Social Security Act: and the wagner Labor Disputes act. Father Doucette intends to later develop several study clubs, with the cooperation of both clergy and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
BACHELOR DINNER
 FOR FRANK SACCO
Attorney Joseph C. Guil- foile Officiates as TOast-
 master at Testimonial

A stag dinner was given Frank Sacco of Madison street, at Bosco's Flower Grille on Walnut street, Sat- urday evening, in honor of his com- ing marriage to Miss Rita Lafren- iere. Songs were rendered by Phil Sacco, Phil Ragoon Sacco, William c. Paullis of Torrington, Charles Saratoga Shorty Nardozzi, Bruce and William Lucien, Ed Harrison, Joe Mardu and Tony Lembo.s Mill Plain Wolves.
 Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoile was toastmaster of the affair. Among the guests present were the follow ing: Frank Sacco. Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoile, Attorney John Greece, pr. G. Testa, Edward Peck, Abtonlo Sacco, Joseph Sacco, Phil Sacco, Andy Verrastro, Emilio Forte, Tony Lembo, Edwin Cossabuone, Charles Edward Dragon, George Bordner, John Buckler, Peter Rabiec, Wm. J. Lucien, Bruce Lucien, James Gal- To, Michael Petruzzio, John Ciancio- la, Phil Cianciola, Leo Ciancialo, Ed Harrison, Henry Sacco, A. Mardu, Nelson Chichetti, Joseph Mardou, Louis Di Blasio, William Clancy, Carl Primus, Thomas Alpine, Frank Bosbace, Anthony Garandle. Albert Fuzzy Irrapino, Jack McGill, Bill cMGill, Tim McGill, Andrew Camp, Kenneth Montrose, Frank Primus, John Mongillo, Ovilio Auger, Leon Peck, Henry Peck, Nicholas Salerno. Emil Forte of 191st Go. 0. c. c. Litchfield, Nicola Fasano, Peter Iacavello, Joseph Barber Ciaccio. Charles Ed. Dwyer, Joe Ghezi of Litchfield, Pierre Lafrenier, Paul Lafrenier, Thomas Burns. Pasquale Ifrizzi and Perlatamo Pranamino of Naples. now visiting in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

Your state and mine. Did you ever glance through the of the towns in your state and get to wandering about them pausng to think of what the names mean or suggest. The other evening some body mentioned the fact there three towns in Con- nectcu named after presidents. They are of course Washington Madison, and Monroe Let's start down the list-Berin you think ot Berlin, Germany Brooklyn and the famous bridge Lisbon and Portugal Plymouth and Salem give the Puritan days of the Bay State Colony
 Scotland means only the country of the same name. . Bethlehem bring up but one thought.
 Bozrah, Hebron, Lebanon, and Sharon always make us think of the Bible And when we see Goshen we naturally eaculate Land of Goshen. Franklin re- calls the great Benjamin. Canterbury recalls the works of Chaucer .Walingford and we only remem- Der the play "Get Rich Quick, Wallingford Union, our smallest town, shouldn't remind of the Great Union but it does. And to accompany it we have Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean. Sherman and the famous march to the sea, it infamous? Sterling and you picture long shining rows of silver Mention Cornwall and Cromwell and your history lessons pop forth Essex, Kent Marlborough, Norfolk, Norwich, Oxford Salisbury, Trumbull, and Orange only mean England and romantic tales Of ruffles and silks ana flashing swords. Cheshire and we see only AlceS grining Cheshire cat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
FRANCIS SPONSOR
 OUTING AT GROVE
Boxing and Games Stud Program Yesterday;
 Big Attendance

Feats of skill in sports events en- tertained several hundred French American residents of this district yesterday at the annual picnic of the Franco American club of Waterbury, at the Paradise grove on Meriden road. Boxing exhibitions were outstanding.
 Conrad A. Baril was chairman Of the general committee in charge of the event. Other committees were as follows: Entertainment. Romulus Massicotte, chairman as- sisted by Maurice Gagnon, Lucien Larrivee, Charles Cussan, Foderic Adams, Miss Jean Poulin, Miss Georgette Bonne, and Mrs. Dela Larrivee. Ticket committee: AL phonse Robichaud, Miss Georgette La Bonne, Mrs. Wilfred Benier, Miss Bernadtette Grandpre, and Miss Alice Veillette. Publicity: Will liam Cambigue, Dr. Edgar G. Adams and Alphonse Robichaud. Refresh ment chairman, Phillip Russell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
ABBoTs CONVENE

Several Abbott families were ad- mitted to the Abbott Association of Connecticut at the third annual re- union of the lineage at Lake Wara- maugh yesterday afternoon. Each family brought basket lunch and spent the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
TOT PAINFULLY
 SCALDED, DIES
Robert Cronan, Year-OId Infant, Overturned Elec-
 tric PercOlatOr

A one-year old boy succumbed to burns here yesterday to mark the city,s only accidental fatality over the weekend. Despite the heavy traffic and the thousands of visi- tors who flocked to the city for the V. F. w. encampment and parade, there were comparatively few au- tomobile accidents.
 Robert Cronan, infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph J. Cronan, of 40 Sheldon street, was severaly burn ed Saturday afternoon. While his mother went to answer the door bell, the tot pulled at an electric cord connected with a percolator. The boiling contents spilled on him.
 The baby was rushed to the hos pital. He died late last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

DiaIing. . Chris Luddy was quite elated with Phil Bakers Sunday night broadcast in New York recently It was the first time air program he sat in on. Gus DeCicco real estater plus spends his spare moments giving the c. and c. baseball team pointers how to keep in the win column The boys already hold two Public Parks League titles. MT. and Mrs. Claude Badger of WoIcott will pack up the family trunk this week and hop up to their summer residence in Vermont for two months. Joe Cunning ham may be refrigerator salesman, but he certainly handles the cold producing article with smile. Remember when Buck joined the Chatfied Guard as a recruit on the Mexican Border?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
CAMPERS TO SEE
 MYSTERY DRAMAS

Thomaston, June 21.-The Fed eral theater will present the "CCC Mystery Drama" tonight which will be held in the camp recreation hall. The players in the drama arc all members of professional troupe.
 The WPA negro unit will prese nj their vaudeville and skits at t:is company some time in the very Il. ar future.
 Tn return game with the Terry vile A. O., the camp team was de- feated by a score of 40. A decisive game will be held in Terryville within the next week.
 Forest survey work under the su. pervision of Md. Bayette was com pleted this week. The purpose is to set up markers bearing the nuri- Der of acres within each compal.- ment of state forest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
Associates Praise Vision, Genius Of
 J. Henry Roraback

A tribute to the late J. Henry Roraback, president of the Con- nccticut Light & Power company and an outstanding figure fin state and national political circles, has been adopted in resolution form by directors of the company. MT. Roraback died recently at his hunting lodge near Harwinton. The resolution reads as follows:
 With profound sorrow we are called upon to record the death of J. Henry R0raback, founder of the Connecticut Light & Power conn pany, a director of the Company from the time of its organization, and its president since Dember 16, 1925.
 Out of his broad vision, genius for organization, courageous lead ership and wise business judg- ment, he built the company from small beginnings to it's present dimensions. Always aware of his responsibility to the public, he was ceaseless in his efforts to main tain an honorable name for the Company.
 "A man of great force, he com- manded the respect and loyalty of men. They trusted him and fol- lowed his lead. His gracious bear ing was the manifestation of the gentleness and sincerity of his character.
 We, his intimate associates for many years, especially mourn the departure of 8 true and loyal friend whose thOughtfulness for others was ever in evidence.
 'Tn testimony of our high re- gard and deep affection, this min- ute is inscribed in his memory on the records of the company.
 It is further resolved that a copy of this minute be sent to the family of the deceased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
Bishop Officiates At
 Graduation Exercises
Catholic High Students Receive Diplomas Father
 McCuen Gives Address-St. Mary's Tonight

The last of the local Catholic high and grammar school graduation exercises will take place this eve ming when the members of the class of 1887 at St. Mary's school will re- ceive diplomas at exercises which will be held at the church of the Immaculate Conception.
 The Waterbury Catholic High school program took place last eve- ming at the church, at which time the Rt. Rev. Maurice McAuliffe, Bishop of the Hartford diocese, gave out the diplomas. Rev. Joseph McCuen, formerly of Waterbury and now stationed at Elmwood, de- livered the graduation address Rev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
NATURALIST CLUB
 ON HIKE SATURDAY

Nine miles of trails near the town of Burlington constituted the sched- ule of the Waterbury Naturalist club Saturday afternoon as members took one of their regula rall-day treks. Etta Bavier was in charge of the hike.
 Others who, took part were: Wall ter P. Green, MT. and Mrs. Monroe B. Wetmore and Monroe Wetinore, Jr., David Thompson, Jean Seeley, Helen Grickis, Richard Thorpe, Flor ence Turnbull, J. Oswald Bassett, Ronald Malia and Norma Newcomb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

Hubert M. Rigney recording secretary of the Chat field guard and Billy (AEF) Cahi enjoyed long chat at Temple Hall recently with Ted Truelove Ted and Hugh went the time they walked couple of miles to get can of coffee for the platoon They had just been relieved the strong point outpost at Many Ferme The platoon all in after their long climb through the muddy communicating trenches to the support dug outs The men threw themselves into the chicken wire hunks Ted and Hugh went for the coffee, pooled with what few francs they had and bought cognac which ney coffee they filled cup with the liquid and went walking around waking up the platoon members and giving them a sniff Soon all were up and each had shot of the coffee As Hugh said "1t certainly popped the boys up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21

Barbs Russians at the North Pole are bound to provide an interesting comparison to the naturally taught trained seals. Some ambitious wives think social security is lop their husbands still eat peas with their knives Pole vauIters asking for landing nets isn't how high you can climb it's how far you can keep from falling. Europe has proved that matter what color dictator chooses TOT
 shirt can still be stuffed Open the lids and roll the eyes for beauty says film star. That used to be called flirting and usually good for beautiful sinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
AUTHOR ADDRESSES
 FOREMEN'S MEETING

A delegation of ninety men from Waterbury, led by James A. Burns, president of the Industrial Fore mems club of the Y. M. 0. 4. were in attendance at Camp Hazen in Chester on Saturday. A talk on in- fiuencing people was given by Dale Carnegie, author of best seller on the subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-21
F ormer Local Priest
 Studies Labor Issues
Rev. Lawrence w. D0ucette to Attend Institute on Industry -MOnsignor Ryan to Give Series of Talks

With the official approval and en-
 couragement of the bishop of the Diocese of Hartford, the Most Rev. Maurice F. McAIliffe, the Rev. Law renee w. Doucette, assistant director of the Norwich branch of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service will attend the Institute on Indus try" in Washington this week. This Institute is directed by the Commit tee on Industrial Relations of the National Council of Catholic Women and the Social Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Con-