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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14

Predictions of change in personnel of city departments on the eve of consideration of the 1888 budget by the board of aldermen Thursday night lacked definite character to- day in the light of Executive Secre- tary Thomas P. Kelley's statement that "the budget estimates do not have the slightest bearing on the mayors reorganization plans"
 Rumor concerning the only spe- ciflc innovation provided for in the budget, establishment of 8 |" Bureau of Personnel, however, continued to pick one and another of Mayor Frank Hayes leutenants for the post. Salaries in this new bureau will total $l0,l00, with the entire appropriation for establishment of the department set at $i2,650. Transfer Expected
 Picking the items which show changes of several thousands, more or less, from the 1887 appropriations for various departments, 1t Is found that no provision is made for the salary of a tax attorney, currently the aldermanic wheel.horse, George R. Guilfoile. However, increases In the department for handling the old age assistance tax may mean that Alderman Guilfoile will merely transfer his duties, here to there, as 1t were.
 The item of auditing of the city controllers department, however, has been switched to the mayors office and $5000 Is asked for this work, formerly handled by the con- troller. Whether this change will come into legal consideration of Controller elect Sherwood L. Row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
JAIL TERM GIVEN ON THEFT CHARGE
Allan Watts Sentenced for Four Months; AIIegedly
 Stolen Medical Kit

Allan Watt, 36, of Rose street, charged with theft and resistance, was sentenced to four months in the county jail by Judge John F. McGrath in city court this morn- ing.
 Watt was charged with stealing several leather kits from the auto- mobile of pr. Edward F. KiEsch- baum, local medical examiner. He was arrested the 9th.
 A continuance to Dec. % was given Charles Chaney, 2l, of S65 Willow street, charged with viola ton of the weekly wage law.
 A continuance to the 20th was given William P, Stokes, 50, of 477 Highland avenue, charged with vio- lating the rules of the road.
 A continuance of two weeks was given James Lango, 1S, of Oil West Main street, charged with operat- ing Q car while his license was ura- der suspension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
GIRL SCOUT FUND
 EXCEEDS $7,OOO

The annual drive of the Water. bury Girl Scouts council which took place here last month, netted the sponsors slightly more than $7,000, 1t was announced ct the regular monthly meeting of the council held yesterday afternoon. It was said that there are still Q number of reports to be made and as Q result the figure may again be increased.
 The council voted to adopt the pension plan for paid girl scout leaders and directors. The plan op- erated through national headquar. ters through an insurance company. provides benefits similar to those paid by the federal government.
 Five new members were admit- ted to the council, namely Mrs. John M. Brodie, Mrs. Albert E. Hermann, Mrs. Edwin g. Rockwell, Mrs. John c. Qilmartin and Mrs. David Whitney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
Master Barbers Adopt Drastic
 Rules For Trade

Master barbers of the city rush. ed to the nearest drug store to- day and ordered their favorite brand of aspirin tablet in large quantities after receiving word of new regulations adopted at @ meeting of the State Association held in Hartford last Saturday. The regulations are applied to the sanitary code as well as shop opera ation, and also eliminate min- imum prices of 40 cents for Q hair cut and 20 cents for a shave. The barber shops of the city may now charge any price they wish and may do so until the next meeting of the local association at which time some form or other may be brought about to prevent Q price war.
 According to the new constitu- ton there will be no more base- ment barber shops, the location of a shop below street level shall be expressly prohibited, and price lists can be no longer displayed in the windows. Services may be advertised inside the shop but charts cannot include mention of price, which will be given upon request of the patron.
 Read Elm
 The sanitary regulations in par ticular are expanded in the new rules which read as follows:
 The headrest of each chair is to be provided with a clean paper covering for each customer.
 No towel or cloth is to be used @ second time unless 1t has been both boiled and laundered.
 No shaving soap or cake in stick form will be allowed nor any stypthic pencils.
 Each berber shall wash his hands thoroughly with soap and hot water before serving each per. son.
 No barber shall attempt to re. move @ Wart, or mole or attempt to treat any skin disease.
 No barber shop can be used as a sleeping quarters, nor for cooking purposes.
 Cuspidors shall be kept clean with disinfectant therein at all times.
 No instrument used on any corpse shall be used for any other purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
 MEETING FRIDAY

The Young Italian Democratic club will elect officers and plan for- nation of an auxiliary ct It's annual meeting, to be held at 8 o'clock Fri- day night in Liberty hall. Organized by Domenic Barbieri. the president and recently candidate for city sheriff on the Fusion ticket, the club has been active in politics since moro than Q year ago when the Italian Mems Democratic club sup ported City Sheriff Angelo Nardona, successful in the october election for maintenance of the post to which he was appointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
ZIONIST GROUPS IN JOINT APPEAL
Enthusiastic Meeting Ex- pected Tonight to Insure
 Achievement of Quota

Final arrangements have been completed for what will probably be the most enthusiastic gathering this year of local Jewry, which takes place this evening at the He- brew Institute on behalf of the United Palestine Appeal.
 Virtually every Zionist group in this city have combined their ef- forts in a determined drive to have Waterbury reach its quota. Water bury is the last city in the state to conduct this years campaign in be- half of Palestine.
 The drive will last two weeks and according. to Robbi Moses D. Shein- kopf, the chairman of the cam paign, every Jewish family in this city will be solicited.
 The meeting this evening will be addressed by Pierre van Paassen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
ST. THOMAS UNITS
 ARRANGE BENEFIT

With members of the various so- cieties of the parish cooperating wholeheartedly, Q benefit bingo party will be given this evening in the parish hall of St. Thomas church. The Holy Name society, Ladies' Aid, Rosary Confidently, Children of Mary and other groups are taking part in the arrangements. The funds will be used In providing a Christmas party for the young sters of tho parish. They will be entertained Thursday. December 23rd. following dismissal of school for the holidays. It 6 always one of the years biggest events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
BUTTON COMPANY
 STOCK INCREASED

Increase of capital stock from $l35, ,000 to $l62,000 by directors of the Waterbury Button company is revealed today by the certificate of increase filed in the office of the town clerk.
 By vote of the board of directors Dec. 6, the issuance of common stock of par value $25 is increased from 5,400 to 6,480 shares.
 Directors voting the increase are: c. Sanford Bull, L. P. Sperry, Ralph s. Munger, Alexander Bryan and Herman W. Baer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
STONES IDENTIFIED

Clarendon, Tev. UP) Eight frag- ments of meteoric stone were re. cover by Jerome D. Stocking from E. V. Bolton, Rails farmer, who plowed them up in . wheat field. The pieces were identified from . known fall that occurred about the turr. of the century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
Grab Bag Party

The Pride of Welch Circle will hold 8 regular meeting Tuesday ev-":..ng December 2ist, which will bs followed by a Christmas party. Mrs. William Dunlavey will be in charge of refreshments and Mrs. William Rooney will plan the en. tertainment. There will be grab bog and everyone attending is re- quested to contribute Q 10 cent gift All members may bring Q friend tc thls party, which will be held at s o'clock, immediately following the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14

Henry Smithwick was elected president of the Holy Name society of St. Margaret's church during the annual meeting of the unit held last night at the auditorium of the parochial school. MT. Smithwick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
President

President
 succeeds Patrolman Richard Bald win, who has occupied the presi- dency during the past three years Others elected include Rev. Peter Daly, spiritual director; Timothy T, Quill, vice-president; Harold Bren- nan, recording secretary; John Ker- win, financial secretary; John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
HIGH WIND GIVES
 FIREMEN TROUBLE

Bremen were called out to extin- guish four brush fires up to noon as a high wind swept the city.
 The alarms were as fellows: 500 property of the Pritchard estate, 425 Highland avenue; l0:52, property oi Sam Salvatore, Wentworth street; ll:40, property of Carl Olson, 4a Woodlawn terrace; l2:03, property of William Curtin, 237 Piedmont street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14

HungaryS exports to the United States in the first half of this year were valued at more than twice these of the corresponding period in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
Marshal

this time been revived, in the other contests Captain Tim Callahan beat Captain John Deeley 34-8; and Cap tain John Connor emerged with a win over Captain Bernard Erwin, 36-6.
 Standing
 The standing of the league at this particular time is:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14

Demand for pineapple juice an America is keeping Hawaiian pine. apple growers busy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-14
Used Toys Desired
 By Legion Members
Auxiliary to Give Articles to Children of Needy Faml'
 lies-Joe Seery Excels in Mixed Bowling Match
WATERVlLLE Mrs R. w. Henon-l7S6 ThomAstOD Ave.-Icl S-SA6s

WaterVille, Dec. IA - The casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary, the president of which is Mrs. Della Carney, is making an appeal for used toys, which will be given to children In needy families of Wa terville where the existing condi- tions are 50 serious, that without help from someone, Christmas will be very sad.
 In a great many cases. there IS sickness, the father Is without work, and the family is barely existing It is for the children in such cir cumstances, the Auxiliary is asking for used toys, because they will surely bring joy to many little girl and boy.
 Everything Is acceptable, such as sieds, books, dolls, toys of all des- cription, which are In good condi- ton. If 1t is desired to have them called for. kindly contact Mrs. Ella McMahon of l0S Yale street or Mrs. Ethel Byrnes, l59 Pembroke ave- nue.
 Rehearsal Tonight
 The Pride of Welch Circle will hold @ rehearsal this evening at Foresters hall at 2 o'clock, for the musical comedy, they will present at Q future date.
 The Altar Guild of St. Paul's Episcopal church will hold a meet. ing, Friday evening, December l7th, at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs clifford Clark, 9 Patterson Court
 The Parish Society of St. Paul's Episcopal church will hold a card party tomorrow evening at the parish house at 8 o'clock. Mrs Homer Senior and Mrs. Leon Totten will be in charge.
 Party Tomorrow The Ladies Aid Society Of the Grace Methodist church will hold a Christmas party tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the church. All mem- bers are requested to bring 26 cent gift. also food for Q basket, to be filled and given to some needy Wa terville family.
 The Casper 8. Davis, American Legion will hold Q meeting this evening at 6 o'clock at Fraternity hall on Boyden street.
 The Legion mixed bowling league met for Its usual weekly matches. Les Platts' team took high single ot 04T also highest three string total of 547, while Joe eery topped all individuals with iS4 single and $50 for three string total.
 Tho complete scores follows:
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27

$3.50 each setting, and for SEVEN
recosdings made for the DECCA
COMPANY under orchestral gen.
nus Of Goodman and the boys, our
informant tells us that he sum
ranged AROUND 1876 per recording.
0Chick," played a fine part in
bringing Miss Fitzgerald TO the
spot she occupies In the public's
affection and some portion of that
is going to be repeated here. I'm
der his personal supervision, Miss
Fitzgerald was rehearsed In a num-
Der of songs in Chicks apartment
with a certain we'll known piano
player, running over the numbers.
He has stood behind Ella through
thick and thin. Another story would
carry us into the angle of SAVOY
BATHROOMS Mr.. GAYLE, but
of that, 81 anon. For Hhe time
being, this ought to- adjust the
wobbly records a little as the $4,000
offer that BENNY GOODMAN
NEVER MADE.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
Flush Kidneys of
Acids and Poisons
GAIN IN HEALTH AND
Stop Getting UP Nights

When kidneys are clogged they
become weak-the bladder is irri-
tated-often passage is scanty
and smarts and burns-sleep is
restless and nightly visits to the
bathroom are frequent. The right
harmless and inexpensive way to
stop this trouble and restore
healthy action to kidneys and
bladder is to get from any drug
gist a 35-cent box of Gold Medal
HARLEM Oil Capsules and take
as directed-you won't be disap-
pointed - but be sure and get
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Cap
sules-the original and genuine
right from HARLEM in Holland
"a grand kidney stimulant and
diuretic. Remember also that 9th
err symptoms of kidney and blad-
der trouble are backache, leg
cramps, puffy eyes, moist palms
and nervousness.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
FOOtlight Flickers
(By Al Moses for AMP
The Real Dope On
Ella Fitzgerald

-
New York, Feb. 27-Currientiy
the story has been going the rounds
these past three weeks in which
The writing boys have sort Of
contradicted themselves at times,
concerning that popular Swing
singer" Ella Fitzgerald.
Possibly you have or have not
read whenein a certain maestro
Benny Goodman, had dangled $4,000
(aIl at one time), in the face Of
the businesslike daick Webb, in
order to snare the exclusive SER
vices of the ex-amateur mite prodigy
Doubtless ydu listened to the "pro
and con" chit-chat that naturally
does arise from such controversies
where more than a ive-dollar bill
tends to bind the parties thereto
and should we add in our legal
minded fashion, hereunder.
But after pulling a rabbit or two
out of the hat ala "Black Herman
(boqm)......we come up with this
rather startling bit of info that be
rightfully characterized as a true
yarn.
First, just in order to keep all
of the record books for future pos
ser!ty sort of okey-doke. THERE
NEVER WAS ANY SUGGESTION
OF SUCH A SUM AS $4,000 IN
QUESTION. Rumor has been run
ming amuck ia the extent that
pleasing little Ella has been work
ing for the slaves wage of $50
weekly, wherein the "Chiekadee,'
has been Smelling out to the tune
of FIFTY-FIVE SMAKER0os
(y55) for every seven days of toll
before the Pickering globules.
Miss Fitzgerald, is never con-
tracted along with the band. Her
services are secured under entire
ly separate working agreement Mr.
/ Goodman used our Harlem Swing
ster Par Excellence" some three
times at the rather fair rate oi
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
Crescents Take Two
From Bronx Whites
By Marion Marshall, Calvin Service

By Marion Marshall, Calvin Service
New York, Feb. 27-The Pass
aic Crescents triumphed over tins
Bronx Cavanaughs at Vasa Temple
Sunday night, 1924, on a slippery
floor.
AIT Passaic, N. J. the Creseents
adied the second to their list OF
victims when they trOuneed the New
Workers. to the tune of 44-36 Thurs
day night at Casey halll.
The game started at a sldw pace,
both teams casually passing and
dribbling the ball. Although they
lost many chances at scoring by
failing to drop the leather into the
cage after an excellent toss, and
losing seven out of ten free losses
the home team held the lead throu-
ghdut the entire game, coming out
at the heavy end of 10-7 at the
quarter and 21-17 at the half.
The third quarter offered more
excitement as the visitors endeavor-
ed I'd gain the lead and the locals
refused to give in as they chalked
up six markers before their oppon-
ents successfully shot a technical
the ninth and every one perfect.
Leading by seven points and an
xious to defeat this team who had
won nine consecutive games van
gushing such teams as the Jamaica
Cardinals and the Whirlwinds, the
Passaic quintet thrilled the crowd
with their trick passes as they de-
termined to keep in the lead. They
remained in possession of the ball
the best part of the time though
when they lost it the visiting team
managed to break through the Ores
cent defense to ring up two more
points.
"Puggy" Bell led the scoring par
ade with eleven points followed by
Charlie Isles and "Gas" Holms with
nine
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
Six CompOers Works
On Cotton Club Show

Under the personal supervision
of Irving Mills, the o for the
new show at the famous Cotton
Club in New York is being writ
ten by a half dozen famols COM
posers. Tho new show will star
Duke Ellington and his orchestra
and Ethel Waters Of STORMY Wea-
Their" fame, The premiere will be
staged about March 18th.
Ellington will write original mu4
sic for a couple Of The production
numbers which Mills has suggested.
Reginald Forsythe, the English
composer who wrote "Serenade to
a Wealthy Widow and other hits,
will collabqhrate with Andy Razaf,
another another noted coldred wri-
ter, on several numbers.
Lupin FTen and Lee Wainer have
completed a sensational number
"Strike Me Blue" for the new.
Another team for song writer's, Leo
David and Don Redman, who were
responsible for the current hit,
'sThe Duchess Had the Duke for
Dinner" have been placed under
contract by Mills and also r work
ing on the score.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27


raced against THE best in the field
Two weeks ago Saturday night
Mt Boston, he was entered in the
Prout 600 yards. Present also was
Eddie O'Brien Of Syracuse, white
speedster vino hadn't been in two
years of running on the boards
O,brien was expected to win but
Herbertt came in first. Some of the
boys explained this defeat OF the
fav0rite by pointing out that
the Syracuse youngster miscount-
ed THE laps, sprinted, and at the
finish line found he had made a
mistake and must make me more
lap. But Herbert won, and incident
ally established a track record OF
1:14.4.
So the stage was all set for a
week ago Saturday night in New
York for the classic Millrose 600.
Competing against him were John
Woodruff, the Petit and Olympic
sensation; this same Eddie O'Brien
who wanted his revenge, and Char
lie Beetham of Ohio State, national
Intercollegiate half mile champion
1t was considered the finest field
ever assembled for the event.
But it didn't matter Herbert
won again, nosing out O'Brien by
approximately a foot in the fast
time of 1925. He was the first
sepia ever to win this classic race
and wr4te his name beside such
white track immortals as Ted Mer-
edith, ChprFns Horfaedtel, Dhve
Caldwell, Earl Eby and Alex Will
son.
So they can't laugh off Herbert
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
Bill Robinson Selects
White Girl AS Dancing
Partner In New Film

Los Angeles, Calf, Febr. 81
(ANP-Comment rather captious
in character Is running the gamut
in moving picture circles here be-
cause Bill Robinson has i~nlterceded
with studio officials in behalf of a
white girl who will work opposite
him in "Cafe Metrople" the new
goth Century Fox movie. The whita
girl will blacken her face to- dance
as Bojangles partner in the pro-
duction and speculation is rife re-
garding Robinson's failure to choose
a colored girl for the favored spot
since there are sc many capable
dancers eager to share the favored
spot.
Geneva Sawyer, a white dancer on
the Fox lot has been given the
role, is reported to have prqfted
through Boiangles' free hearted
teaching of his dancing steps to her
as well as to many other white per-
sons IN the studios including
Shirley Temple, Eleanor Powell,
Eleanor Whitney, Tiny Gamberelli
andAdolph Menjou. Bill is said to
have been SO delighted with Miss
Sawyer's ability to mimic his steps
that he went Ito considerable len
gths to have her cast opposite him
Robinson's vogue and his insistence
are said to have encouraged studio
officials to overlook the fact thai
a white wman will be dancing with
a Negro actor, the fact hat she
will be in black face proving a mi
tigating factor.
Bojangles is one of the most pc.
pular of the Negro performers am.
dng the white actors and studio
attaches in Hollywood. He has 6
flair for cultivating the opposit'
group and and often stages elabor.
ate functions to which he invites al
and sundry. He can frequently b.
found in the center of a group o.
whites, regaling them with his in.
imiable stories usually portray
ing some senegambian in a humor.
Gus role.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
Still Coughing?

No matter how many medicines
you have tried Tor your cough, chest
cold or bronchial irritation, you can
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Serious trouble may be brewing and
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branes as the germ-laden phlegm
Is loosened and expelled.
Even II other remedies have
failed, don't be discouraged. your
druggist Is authorized to guarantee
Circumcision and to refund your
money IL you + not satisfied with
results from the very first bottle.
Get Creomulsion right now. CAdvl
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27

Montgomery, Feb. II (C)-The
Bama State Hornets were checked
in their winning streak, 1920, by
Morehouse cagers on Lincoln's birth
day.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27

Knoxville, Feb. &c (C)-The
Knoxville college Wolverints lost to
the Morris Brown basketeers in
two games, 31-23, and 1882, Fri
and Saturday.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27

Greensboro, Feb. 81 CA. and
7. college is all set for the second
annual basketball tourney which
begins Febr. 9th.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27
poi

Chicago. Feb. 27-Wben James Bruno Herbert, freshman
of New York university who runs for the New York Curb FIX
change, won the Columbia Council 5o meter faee u te Sd
: = nnn,. n,;ndoor season in the fin. tine of l minute 6f
so.onds a : h. causedse 20, FL eyebrows 10 ill.,. ; III, he helnt
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27

Richmond, Feb. 27 (C)-The I'm
ion Panthers won yer the Virgin
IA Trdjans, 44-38, Friday.
The Omaha guide., 1937-02-27

Greensboro, Feb. 81 (C)-The A.
and T. Aggies took the Howard
Bisons, 27-25, in a stiff cage battle
Saturday.