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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
SLEEPY DRIVER
 BADLY INJURED
Two Others Also Painfully Hurt in Early Morning
 Crash

Three persons were injured in Woodbury early this morning when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and his automobile crashed into a vehicle going in the opposite direc- ton.
 The sleepy driver, Alvino Rodri- guez, l9, of 5l Liberty street, Dan- bury, suffered brain concussion. @ fractured nose, lacerations of the jaw and other injuries. The oth- CTS injured were Mir. and Mrs. Ber- nard Casher, of 2o2 West Main street, Waterbury.
 A passing motorist took the ln- jured trio to the office of pr. Frank Bowes, 1915 East Main street. Rod- riguez was given emergency treat ment then brought to St. Mary's hospital, where he is under the care of pr. Bowes.
 MT. Casher was treated by Dr. Bowes for shock, and abrasions of the lips and elbows. Mrs. Casher was bruised and shaken-up.
 Both cars were badly damaged. State police investigated the acci- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09

Martha Washington fige of the first American president, was always called Lady Washington by the men in Washington's army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09

The first American expedition to the Aretice left Philadelphia m i7b3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
Organzatons Entertain Hundreds at WeekEnd Outing:
Marriage Intentions

Intentions oe marriage during Che coming month were fllod by eight couples nt Che Ofllce ok' Town Clerk Dora A. Egan, over Che weekend.
 They are as follows, Edward w. Bergen, Wolcott; Florence hAs Atkinson, Wolcott
 Georre B. Goodrich, New Haven; Elizabeth Cunningham, Sl Second avenue.
 Roland P. Pepln, 2e4 Water town avenue; Lucienne Tetrault 20S Edln streee
 Rudolph Desaulnlers, 3S0 Mill street; Gabrielle Huot, SS6 South Main street.
 John A. Dolan, Se sylvan ave- nue; Catherine M. Early, Ss Vermont street.
 Peter Poskas, S23 Highland avenue; Nell M. Benitls, SS7 Washington avenue.
 John Zaikls, A6 Lafayette street; Mary PlnchuisO, Ae Lata- yette street.
 Arthur veslna, 5s Madison street; Blandine Marcil. 70 Lounsbury street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09

Three outings yesterday and one on Saturday were the congregating points of several hundred Water burians, at various lakes and recrea- ton grounds.
 Rainy weather yesterday hindered the out-door programs and was the cause for somewhat diminished crowds, but in spite of the incon- Venience there was no serious diver sion from the scheduled arrange ments. The Saturday picnic was fa- vored with beautiful sunshine.
 Italian Democrats
 Starting ct 10 o'clock and con- tinuing throughout the day, mem- berS of the Italian Democratic club gathered at their annual outing at Lake Quassapaug yesterday. Lead CTS in the democratic party from this city, and those active in state capacities, took active part in the program. Chief guests of honor were Mayor Frank Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary, Senator Joseph H. LaWlor, Postmaster Charles A. Babin, City Clerk John P. FitE- maurice, Representative Daniel J. Mahaney, Judge Edward Mascolo and Street Superintendent Thomas J. Fleming.
 Charles sciullo, president of the club, welcomed the guests. The committee in charge consisted of John Savino, Sheriff Angelo Mar. dona. Victor Membrino, Henry Minicucci, Salvator Siani, Deputy Sheriff Clayton Briotta. Emil Mas colo, Joseph Calo, Emilio Caruso. Michael Colucci, Michael Rossi, An- thony spagnolo, Daniel Morrelli, Gerard Cucolo, Nicholas Zappone, Michael Lombardo. Ralph Beiloisy, Rocco Palladino, Fred Di Leone, An. thony Mucino, John DiCorpo, Ro- sario Ciaccia, John Spadaro, Charles Muccino. M. J. Zappone, Mario Pal- ladino. Jerry Riccardi, Ray Cocchi- ola. Charles Uriano. Frank Longo, ottavio Barone, Anthony Pocari, Luke PaSquariello, Nick Tamcureii, Arthur DeCarolis, Joseph Mazza. ferro.
 Fish and Game
 More than 200 attended the an. nual outing and sheep bake of the Waterbury Fish and Game Protec. tive association yesterday at the Recreation Rod and Gun club grounds.
 Several contestants vIed for hon. ors in the fiy casting tournament but Fred Baker emerged victori- oua, with James Baker ANclose sec- onw and Walter Woods. third. James Baker won the accuracy contest. with Fred Baker second and Wal ter Woods third again. Exhibitions in distance and accuracy fiy cast. lng were given by A. s. Knapp of Norwalk, and Kenneth Knapp, i7 The former iS New England fly east ing champion and eastern salmon casting champion. while the son is Canadian fly casting champion.
 The outing was arranged by c committee consisting 10 ex-oover- nor Charles A. Templcton, Mir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
NEW FORMS ASKED
 OF UNDERTAKERS
State Demands File Tripli. cates on Funeral Ex.
 penses for Pension

Notification was received at the local welfare department this morn ing from the state commissioner of welfare in regard to claims for re- imbursement by local undertakers who handle funerals of persons who, prior to death. have been receiving old age assistance,
 Trlplicates Asked
 The context Of the message re- ceived here this morning Is as fol- lows; In the future all undertak- CTS must include triplicate copies oi bills and reeeipted copies Of ex- penses incurred by them for open- Ing Of graves and costs of burials in their reports to the state fol- lowing funerals If they expect tc Do reimbursed for the work under the law.
 No new developments have been reported in connection with the pro- posed eurtailment of the weekly amounts now being paid to persons receiving old age assistance. There are 676 persons in Waterbury WhC are recipients of this state aid at the present time. The maximum rate Of approximately $7 per week will be reduced to 60 if the pro- posed cut is effective and this ac- ton has caused considerable unfa- vorable comment throughout the state.
 May Find Solution
 As a matter Of fact the comments on the proposed move were 50 fre- quent and objectionable that Gov ernor Gross has called several con- ferenecs with state commissioner of welfare. Frederic Walcott in an at- tempt to alleviate the present Situa- ton, It Is believed that the main purpose of these conferences iS to attempt. If possible, to postpone or to eliminate the curtailment of the weekly rates Of the benefit pay naAHi4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09

CHASE PARK
 An amateur hour will be the feature of the Monday night Com. munity" program ct Chase park this evening and a varied and inter- esting show will be presented. Five of the best performers on this evenings program will be chosen to represent Chase att he interplay ground Amateur Program" which will take place ct Hamilton park on August i7.
 The program for this evening will include; "Where or When.' Ruth 0oodenough: Rainbow n the River" Gloria Colella; East Eide, West Side" dance. Mona Kourshakoff; Was It Rain?" Gloria Donofrio: "A Sailboat In the Moonlight" Patricia Benoit; "seein'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
Italian Democrats
 Host To Official
 At Lake Quassapaug
ROd Game Club, Sturnese Society, Undergarment Co. Stage Popular Events-SpOrts Prove interesting
 Features of Programs; Rain CurtaiIs Events

Woods, Andrew J. Cooney, Lewis F. Eastwood, Julius Biener, Merwin s. Bronson, William ]. Latimer, Dr. Merritt Beere, Tood Adams and Frank Kiessling.
 Sturnese Society
 Natives Sturno, Italy, and their descendants, all members of the sturnese society, which is one of the oldest Italian organizations in this city, congregated at Bellevue lake yesterday for their 20th annual outing. The principal guest of honor was Rin2o Abbontante, New .York actor, and Q native of Sumo also,
 Guests of honor included Mayor Frank Hayes, Controller Daniel J. Leary, Judge Edward Mascolo ana several members of the Italian Dem- ocratic club, Sannatico society Young Italian Democratic club, Italy, Sons of Italy, Avellino lodge, Sons of Italy; Court Verdi, Forest CTS of America; Florio War Vet. erans, Pontelandolfo society, auxil. iary of the lodge of Italy, Italian Brotherhood and Frigentino society
 The guests were welcomed by James DiRienzo, chairman of the reception committee. Felix Gior" dano was chairman of the general committee. N~
 Watertown Company
 Five hundred and fifty employees of the Watertown Undergarment company of this city, officials of the company, and several guests took part in the annual frolic and out ing sponsored by the company at Lake Compounce, Bristol, on satur- day.
 Several athletic contests, swim ming, boating and participation in amusements comprised an interest ing Lrogram that was topped of with Q chicken dinner and dancing to the music of Nick Matti'S ten piece band. Of the $50 employees in attendance, all but 70 were girls.
 The committee in charge included Phillip Lipschitz, president of the concern; Murray silverman, office manager; Elizabeth Lauro, Henry Shapiro, Phyllis Cardescio, Helen Roberti, Angeline Ruby, Teresa Leone, Carmela MaStrocinque Ernestlne CantameSsa, Joseph C.. 0enovese, Antoinette Jaearuso, Lucy Mary Travasano Prank Menico, Harry Grimm, Charles Rich, Harry Zuella. Nick DeZinno Harry Goldman and Sam Piotowski
 Entertainment other than the mus sic of Nick Maths orchestra includ- cd tap dance specialtieS by Lillian Bunnell and Eleanor TravaSano.
 Dr, Merritt Beere. who was in charge of the shooting events to- day announced the winners in the trap and skeet contests.
 William Biee won the ie yard trap shot, with c score Of 47 out of SO.
 pr, Beere, himself won the skeet event with c score Of 42 out of 50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
Playground Actiuities

Things" recitation, Rita Duchon; truckin', dance Jean Travel; "Pen- nies from Heaven" Rosemary Col ella; "Hey Babe,' dance, Lorraine Forget; "Harbor Lights" Maurcea McKenna; Moonlight and Sha- dows," Airline Benson: Bye, Bye Blue" dance, Irene Jones; "Septem- Der in the Rain, ""The Lovebird VIII Bite You" and "Way Down Upon the Swanee River" by the Chase park singing group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
DIVISION STREET

The weekly schedule at Division street this week has all the regu- lar classes listed in addition to quite a bit of work which will be done In preparatoin for the com- ing "Story Book Festival" at Ham, ilton park on August 2l. Track prac- tice is also being held afternoons for the purpose of selecting the final Division team which will represent the playground at the track meet on August 2i, which Is also part Of the city playground cay.
 The mems senior Volley ball team will play on Tuesday evening against Fairmount on the home grounds The baseball all-star team will play an exhibition game on Tuesday evening at 6!30 o'clock at WaSh- ington park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
NO VISIT TO JAPAN

Washington, Aug. 9.-(UP) The navy department announced today that 1t had indefinitely postponed" the scheduled visit of the cruiser U. s. s. Augusta and other units of the Asiastic fleet to Japanese ports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
WRITER IS DEAD

Newburyport, Mass. Aug. 9-(UP) Funeral services of Edmund Lester Pearson, S7, chronicler Of famous murder stories, will be held in his native Newburyport tomorrow. He died yesterday ct c New York hos- pitai after 0 long illness. For sev- eral years Pearson was editor of publications for the New York pub lie library,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
NEW HAVEN THEFT

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. os-(Up) Twenty-Five contometers, valued at $7,600. were stolen from the Felt and Tarrant Contometer and Sales Agency here early today. Police said the thieves carried the heavy ma chimes from the second floor of a waiting car in the rear of the Cen. ter street building,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
M. J. DAILY co.
 GIVEN CONTRACT Local Firm to Install Heat. ing System in County
 Court House

The three county commissioners today awarded the contract for in- stallation of a new heating system in the local county court house to the M. J. Daly Plumbing company Of this city. County Commissioner Jacob D. Walter of Cheshire stated that the contract has not as yet been signed for there are a few substitutionS to be made before it will be to their satisfaction. He added. however, that the Daly con. cern was the lowest bidder.
 Tn regard to the painting contract awarded last week to the +. J, Neil- son company, Commissioners Walter stated that the bid was approxi. mately $2,00o. Work on the painting job will be confined to the outside until the plumbing project is com. pleted.
 Martha Washington, fige of the first American president, was always
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
Full Weather Report

Boston. Aug, 0-.(UP)-Weather forecasts
 Rhode Island -. Partly cloudy, probably local showers tonight and Tuesday, Not much change In tenn. perature,
 Massachusetts -- Partly cloudy, probably showers tonight and In soutkeaAt portion Tuesday morning Not much change in temperature,
 onnoctlcut-PRrtly cloudy, probs ably local showers tonight and Tuesday, Not much change in tenn. perature.
 It Is against the law to sell or buy e sack of peanuts after sunset or before sunrise Of the following day in Alabama.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
COAST FEATHER
CRUSHES RIVAL
IN ONE ROUND

ICON. from First Sports Page)
befuddled by punches in the third
stanza, Howell staggered into
right uppercut full on Bills whis.
kerS and Howell's head bounced
on the canvas. It was the end.
MORTON SHOWS PLUCK
Making his bow in the cash,
Mike Morton, local Golden Glove
lightweight, impressed through his
gameness when, though down for
seven and eight counts in the first
and second, he dropped Brooks
Bowen, Of Richmond, in the third
and then carried on to earn q
rollicking draw, fresher at the end
than his foe.
Amid considerable squawking by
George Henry'S seconds, Henry
and Johnny Johnson. colored light
weights, fought a slow six-round
draw. Henry was crossing a re-
sounding right once in a while,
while johnson was using a left lab
and a right to body effectively.
Baby Manuel, of Tampa, Fla,
once he found the range,
dropped Bobby Dechter, local
featherweight, twice in the third
round, the second time for keeps
with left swing, preceded by 8
shower of rights and lefts,
Down twice for nine and down
again in his own corner, Johnny
Jones, California featherweight,
was a two-round kayo victim of
Washington's hard-hitting Kid
HOWE.
A rousing draw between Buddy
Scott, WaShington's blond Adonis
heavyweight, and Frank Donofrio,
Of Philadelphia, closed the eve
ning's entertainment. Scott found
the shorter Italian a match at
both the long-range and infighting
game. It was an interesting les
son in punching and counter.
punching and clevernesS in two
second-rate mitt-slingers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
Perry Jones Lauds Hearst
Grand National TOu1neu
Glenn Mccarthy
At the Races

inch either side. Twas the old
story of one horse having a fore.
foot on the ground, therefore his
head down while the other
ones fo1efeet (and his head) were
up-just another case of a horse
winning a race on the nod (but the
public made the stewards take it
away from himD.
Pooley Bridge is the crack
hurdle racer of Australia, top
weight whenever he runs,
whether over hurdles or the
hedges of a steeplechase course.
HorSemen proclaim him one of
the greatest murders the land
Of downunder ever has seen.
Mrs. Brownie Leach, of Lexing-
ton, sends word that-speaking
of racing colors which have seen
service behind fast horses
young Johnny Clark of the
horse metropolis owns a set of
silks given him by Doc Parshall
and worn by that expert reins-
man in plotting four Of his
stable miles faster than two
minutes. Not many jackets and
caps could lay claim to such
distinction. Clark now wears
them in driving amateur races
around Lexington.
OFFERED POST
Under protest, Walter Moriarty
recently took over the announc.
ing at New England's Agawam
and since has been offered the
post at three widely separated
courses.
Ten Brock CHS idoD and
Hindoo had come and gone,
Hanover and Salvador and Syson-
by and Man O. War came and
went, all in his time, but Uncle
Billy Walker who rode his
Kentucky Derby winner. never
would admit that a thorough
bred as fast as unbeaten Ire
mont ever lived.
Copyright. 1887. by Christy Walsh
Syndicate. 1nc.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17

IT'S yearlin' Dustin time in Ken.
lucky, Maryland and Virginia.
Which reminds that Man O. War
was quite a problem to break as q
yearling.
It's a wonder some imaginative
harnesS-race chronicler like Tom
Gahagan hasn't monikered Fred
Egan, one of the weather. drivers,
Silk Shirt Freddie" Some of the
Egan haberdaShery is absolutely
scrumptiouS.
Clipping from a Paris paper
presenting a reproduction Of the
photo of that Prix de Maintenon
finish which caused two riots at
st. Cloud, reveals that the stew
ards decided right in the first
place, when they called the outside
horse winner and mutuel cashiers
started to pay off on him. But
demonstration by losing players
panicked the stewards and they
changed their decision, placing the
inside horse first.
PROVES WINNER
The picture proves the outside
horse winner by good three
inches-and it shows his muzzle
right ON the winning post, not an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
ENTRIES CLOSE
IN COLUMBIAN

Registration in the all-juvenile
sandlot elimination baseball tour
nament has increased to nearly
eighty teams. Deadline for entries
in two of the three classes has been
set for tomorrow midnight at the
Columbian Athletic League head
quarters at 713 Otis Place, N. w.
Winners of the respective classes
will play Baltimore winners at
Oriole Park, Baltimore, at dates to
be decided.
The final games in Washington
will be staged in Griffith Stadium,
at dates to be arranged by Clark
Griffith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
BAERs JOIN FARR

LONG BRANCH, N. j., Aug. II.
Late this week the boxing Baer
brothers, Max and Buddy, will
move into Tommy Fairs training
camp here, where Farr is prepar.
ing for his heavyweight title bout
with Joe Louis. Buddy will train
for his semifinal bout with Abe
Simon on the Farr.Louis card,
while Max hopes to meet Jim Brad
dock, former champion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS

AT HAMPSTEAD. N. Y.-Kid Choco-
late, l29, Cuba. scored technical knock
out over Jimmy Tramberia. 1872, Ba!ti-
more (3).
AT SAN FRANCIsCO-sonny Boy
Walker, Phoenix (Ariz.) heavyweight,
and Eddie sin1ms, Cleveland, drew (1O) I;
Harold Bettman, Cleveland middle
weight and Clay Roman, Stockton. Cal,
drew (6).
AT CHICAG O-George Salvatore,
Houston (Tex) welterweight, beat Cor
don Wallace, Vancouver. B. C. (10);
Indian Billy Lee. Vancouver welter. de-
Cisioned Chester Rudy. Los Angeles, Cal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
COMPETITION
GREAT AID TO
YOUNG NETMEN
BY JACK JAMES

10y JAIN JnINE0
'AThe Hearst Grand National
Tennis Tournament is doing in
big way what the United
States National Lawn Tennis
Association has been striving to
accomplish for the past five
years-developing playing talent
on 0 broad scale. Moreover, the
Hearst plan of sectional COM
petition, eliminating in a ma
tional championship elimination
tournament. makes it possible
to accomplish more along this
line than the U. S. N. L. T. A.
could conceivably have accom-
plished under its own setup."
Such is the considered opinion
Of Perry T. Jones, who has done
more for Southern California
tennis than almost anyone who
might be named, who is still one
Of the leading factors in the de-
velopment of junior players ma
tionally.
Grateful salaams, Mr.. Jones.
And may the tournament, cur
rently under way on the Los
Angeles Tennis Club courts, bear
out your opinion in full detail.
MUST BRING OUT PLAYERS
Some five years ago the ma
tional governing body of tennis,
almost resentful, in a way, OF the
fact that California juniors
seemed to be winning all titles,
felt that a national junior de-
velopment program was in order.
Perry Jones was chairman of that
committee for the first year, asked
to be excused thereafter.
The present plan calls, for ten
mis- folk in certain key cities
throughout the country to pick
four or six promising junior play
ers and see to it that they receive
due instruction and necessary
competition. These favored young.
SterS are known as Junior Davis
Cup" playerS-or something of the
sort.
Los Angeles tennis folk turned
down this suggestion.
I'VE could pick some promis.
ing Davis Cup replacement if
we might have so from whom to
select" says Mr.. Jones. But
not if we have but six.
That's where the Hearst
Grand National Tournament
comes in for its best work. In
key cities throughout the coun-
try it not only brings out a half
dozen promising players, but
literally HUNDREDS"
OFFERS COMPETITION
Mr.. Jones is just getting warmed
up to his subject by now. Stay
with him.
"A Don Bulge is born-not
made. And yet if Don Bulge
had been born in Kansas, say,
he never would have been ma.
tional, Wimbledon and Davis
Cup champion. Why? Because
he wouldn't have had oppor.
tunity to develop his game
through competition.
eve have one GREAT tennis
player in the United States to-
day-just one. The rest are
raSler mediocre. And the rea-
son for that is that competition
is not universally organized, so
that Budges may develop.
"a tournament of national
scope, such as the Hearst Grand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
BONO WINS WATER LAURELS

100 and 200-yard free style
events. Ernie Boggs, Y. M. C..
A. ace, established a new record
for the 150-yard mems back
stroke event, by clipping off five
seconds for new mark of 1:51.4.
Shoreham Hotel won the mems
team championship, while the
women's team of the same
hosiery continued to rule the
team title.
Walter johnson presented the
prizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17

High School junior scored a new
D. c. A. A. U. record in the
women's 100-yard back stroke
event when she negotiated the
distance in 1927, to come from
behind to defeat June Booth of
the Shoreham. Betty also COM
petes with the Shoreham team.
The former record was 1928
and was held by Ann ArnSon.
In the mems division, Max
Rote captured two individual
crowns, Stroking off with the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
Ambers Defeats
"COWbOy" Scott

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Aug. II.
Flooring his opponent for counts
of five and nine and taking six
out of the ten rounds in their
bout at South Park last night
before s, 400 fans, Lightweight Box.
ing Champion Lou Ambers, Her.
kimer, N. Y, today held a deci.
sion over Cowboy" Howard Scott.
D. c. -. :.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-17
Washington's mermaid

washington MeTmaIu veteran
champion, Ann Bono, carried
off three first places in the
D. C. A. A. U. outdoor swim.
ming championships at the
Takoma Park pool last night to
win the individual high scoring
trophy. She captured the gold
medals in the women's so and
100-yard free style events, and
added her third title of the
evening in the 150-yard medley.
Betty Strohecker, Roosevelt