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The Washington times., 1937-01-15
New Army, Navy
Stamps Out Today

The nations newest stamps go
on sale today. They are the 2-cent
denominations of the Army and
Navy series. The issues went to
press a week ago Monday without
any ceremonies. They are Mary
land red in color.
The Washington times., 1937-01-15

Campbell C. Johnson, Mrs. Myrtle
Phillips, the Rev. J. L. S. Hollo-
man, Miss Ruth Branum and DR..
Garnet c. Wilkinson.
The Washington times., 1937-01-15

tlement House at p. m. during a
supper conference. The speakers
will include Mrs. Gertrude John
son, DR.. D. o. w. Holmes, Maj.
The Washington times., 1937-01-15
BiIinguaI Parrot

HOOPSTAD. Orange Free
State Il. N. S0.-A parrot which
has just died here aged 103.
could talk in two languages
English and Afrikaans. Every
phrase it uttered was spoken in
both tongues, as though it were
giving a translation Of its re-
marks. Sometimes it spoke first
in English, and sometimes in
Africans.
The Washington times., 1937-01-15

Welfare Conference
Community problems will be dis
cussed by the public relations
committee Of the Northwest Set
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
MODEL CLASS TO
Be RESUMED AT Y
Walden Trimble to Direct
Popular Course Open
ing Tuesday

Resumption OF what was probably
the most popular class OF the local
WPA educational and recreational
program last year will take place
Tuesday night at Crosby high school
1t was announced today by Walden
Trimble, instructor OF the group.
The class last year was known as
the How to Dress" group and hun
dreds Of Waterburlans were regular
attendants.
This year IL will be known as the
cinderella" class. the idea being
TO show models ono week who arc
not correctly dressed and then
show them at the next class. COM
pletely changed and properly out
fitted. There will be no magic wand
of fairy godmother but the instruc-
tor expects to effect changes IN the
clothing OF his models which VIII pc
almost unbelievable.
At the opening session on Tuesday
evening. models will be selected from
the group. Miss Margaret bowling,
Louis Freedman and Richard For
ester will act as an advisory commit
tee.
The class was to have started two
months ago but due to Mr.. Trim
ble,s illness 1t has been postponed
twice. More than 100 persons have
already signed and 1t is expected
that many more will be on hand
tomorrow night at Crosby.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
MOUNT H0LY0KE
ALUMNAE ANGRY
Yale Professor Made Head
of COllege-They Want
Woman President

Boston, Feb. 1-(UP)-A commit
tee of 100 today sought aid of 5000
alumnae to prevent induction of a
Yale associate professor as the first
male president Of century-old Mount
Holyoke (women'9 college.
Appointed by the board Of trus-
tees last June, Roswell Gray Ham,
associate Eenglish professor at Yale
university and an executive fellow
at Yale's Jonathan Edwards COL
lege, is scheduled to be indicted
next June to succeed 73-year -old
president Mary Emma Woolley, who
resigned three years ago because OF
advancing age.
Demand Resignation
The committee in q letter TO other
alumnae demanded not only the
resignation of Ham but also that OF
eight trustees who the committee
charged "railroaded" the appoint
ment through the board without
consulting the wishes Of alumnae.
Already, the letter charged, wo'
men have changed their wills in pro.
test against appointment of man
Others ARE intending to withdraw
requests IL a man is inductcd."
Heading the committee Is Miss
Amy F. Rowland of Cleveland, her
self a former trustee, with Miss
Carolyn d. Smiley of Boston as
secretary.
Miss Smiley said the trustees
whose designations the committee
we're members of a committee OF
nine appointed by the other 16 trus-
tees to select Miss Woolley's sue
ccssor. Three members, she said,
we erassociated with Yale university,
where Ham teaches.
They were Dean Edgar s. Fur
Miss OF Yalc'j Graduate school, How
ell Cheney, Manchester, Conn, silk
manufacturer and member OF the
Yale corporation. and Miss Lottie
Bishop of New Haven, a secretary
at Yale. Miss Bishops term as trls-
tee since has expired.
Other Six
The other six who recommended
Hams appointment were Alva Nor
rison, Boston broker and president
of the trustees; Henry p Kendall,
Boston wool executive; Mrs. Mary
Hume Mcguire, wife Of Cambridge
attorney; Miss Rowena Reyes. New
York teacher: Paul H. Davis, Chi
cago broker and Mrs. Helene Whit
man, North Carolina alumna.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
American Legion

Department Legislative Chair
man William Raybeck has had
had six American Legion sponsor
ed bills presented to the General
Assembly. The bills presented are
an act appropriating 100000 BIZ
elnially until 1914 for the educa-
ton Of children between 16 and
% years old of men killed in &C
ton or who died in the service OF
the United States during and as
q result of the World war, orphans
necessarily residing in Connecticut
for a year before becoming
eligible; an act setting down
qualifications for widows aid af-
fecting widows of veterans as fol-
lows, effects only those with de-
pendent children under 10 or
widows with children who have
lived four years In the state, may
not own property valued at NOSE
than $500, or household goods or
equity at more than $4,000: an act
on uniform statute on probation
and parole under which Connect
cut would oversee prisoners on
paurole from other states under
reciprocal agreement: on uniform
statute on fresh pursuit under
which police could cross state
lines in pursuit Of suspect Grim
inals; on an appropriation so that
The Soldiers home might be built
at Rocky Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
Stokes Post

DIR. John Buchinis Of Baltimore.
Md, past national commander Of
the Lithuanian Legion, was hon
Ored at n testimonial held i'm this
city on last Saturday night. The
cent took place at 48 Green
street hall and was attended by a
crowd Of more than zoo persons.
Sylvester J. Stokes pos; Of this city
was host to the visiting delega-
tions Of representatives from all
over New England, New York,
Chicago and Pennsylvania.
DIR. Buchinis was the guest Of
DIR. John $. StanisIow and yester-
day prior TO his departure he was
again feted ut a dinner which
took place A. the Bankers grill.
Alderman John w. Bender act
ed as POSTMASTER and presented
~ speakers. Mayor Frank Hayes.
Commander John Danlsavage, To-
cal commander and national vice.
commander who also acted rs
chairman Of the committee ON ar
rangements; Joseph Covaleski Of
New Britain, national commander:
Mrs. Katherine Narcum, also Of
New Britain, national auxiliary
president; DR.. Matthew J. Colney,
Thomas Matag. president Of the
Lithuanian Independent Political
club; Charles Slokus. national
treasurer; william Shukaitis. ma
tional trustee; Victor Danisavage.
local adjutant and national chief
Of staff. and several others.
Dancing lasted until the small
hours Of the morning with music
by Pat Verbyckas and his orcres-
ira.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
BY ELMER G. WALLER

New York, Feb. 1--tUP)-Stocks,
bonds and cotton futures were firm
In their respective markets at the
opening today. Dealings were heavy
in stocks.
A few leading shares met mod
crate profit-taking but most stocks
recorded small advances. Motor
shares we're steady, steels mixed,
mercantile shares strong and rails
slightly lower.
United States Steel opened at 90
off ga on a block Of $500 shares.
Republic opened 1000 at "a IL un-
changed. Bethlehem was down 1-2
at 50 IL. National Steel made q
new high at 80 IL up 3-8 on 1900
shares. Several oils advanced I'M
der lead of Standard of New Jersey
which opened at 10 IA up "a.
Smaller advances were noted in
Standard of California and Union
Oil of California.
Minor losses were noted in Union
Pacific. New York Central and
Atchison.
Public Service rose 1-2 to So and
Consolidated Edison was unchanged
at 46 IL. Dupont lost a point to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
v. F. w.

Yesterday afternoon in the
rooms Of the Wheeler Young post
on Bank street, at q quarterly
state meeting Of the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars and their Auxiliar-
les, committees to solicit food
and clothing for the flood suffer-
ers were named. 1t was cmphati-
cally stated at the session that no
donations Of money would be
taken.
Announcement was also made
yesterday that the Lieutenant
Shea Auxiliary donated $40 to the
local Red Cross drive. Other
posts and auxiliaries are expect
cd to do so In the future. Lieu
tenant shea Auxiliary officials an
nounced yesterday that Mrs. Mary
Frost, department commander,
will pay her annual visit to the
local post at n meeting which
which will be held this evening. A
Past Officers" night will also
take place after the formal bus
mess session this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
Wadhams' Relief

A card party for the benefit OF
the Red Cross food relief funds
will be held Wednesday afternoon
in Odd Fellows hall under the
sponsorship of Wadhams Relief
corps. The program will begin at
q o'clock. Mrs. Matte Word heads
the arrangements committee. To-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock all
officers of the corps will meet at
the home Of Mrs. Katherine Will
liams on Knoll street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
AGREEMENTS FILED

Payment Of S36s.lO coinpensa-
tion 10 John Busher Of Seymour
is agreed 10 by the Kerite In
sulated Wire and Cable Co. In IN
agreement flled with the compen-
satiOn commissioner today. Week
" sums of SS.1S win be made for
. period Of AZ weeks for perma-
nent thumb injury received by the
man while working January 81.
In another agreement filed to-
day, the state Highway Commits
slen will pay Gustaf Ericr Of
N. r. ID. No. I, Seymour, $lO.67
beginning December rs for . foot
injury.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
Mattatuck Motors
Leases Old Armory
Former Home of c. N G., Sports Center, to Become
Storage Place for Autos-Deal Confirmed

The Democrat that the armory will
be used to house part Of the used
car department of the automobile
firm. The building will also be used,
he said, for the storage OF automo-
biles and accessories.
The Mattatuck firm, which holds
the Waterbury franchise for Fords
and Lincolns, will continue to MAN.
tain It's showroom at 428 West Main
street, and two used car lots. one at
the intersection Of Judd and Freight
streets, the other at the intersection
of North Main and Spark streets.
The Waterbury Savings bank
will continue as owner Of the prop
erty, with Mr.. Greenberg turning
over his lease to the motor firm.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01

Negotiations whereby Mattatuck
Motors, Inc, will take over lease
on the old armory on Phoenix ave-
nue. have been practically completed,
1t was learned today. The building,
owned by the Waterbury Savings
bank, is now under lease to David
Greenberg and has recently been
used as a parking station.
The old armory is one Of the city's
mott historic structures. After being
surplanted by the new state armory
on Field street, 1t was used for sew
eral years as an arena. Roller
polo. basketball and other sports
were staged there.
william J. Fitzpatrick. Jr, vice
president OF Mattatuck Motors, told
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01

Other boys In the group are: Rich
ard Mantiglia, Harold johnson, Al
Hurteau, Norman Caffrey, Victor
Puoldori, James Ward, Richard
Ford, Chester Ford, Harvey Parsons,
Armand Montana, Edward Pagan.
Mohican
The members Of the Mohican
Tribe are: Donald Slator, JEFF
Smith. Larry Coe, Mat. Pierpont,
Philip Story, Ronald Bissett, Her
bert Mahoney, Joseph Skerritt,
Clark Stocker, Leon Espry. Bill
Murray, Charles Steck. Charles
Reitdyke, Robert Allen, and Charles
Grecnlaw. chief.
Ten members Of the Hi-Y Clubs
will attend the state junior Hi-Y
conference In New Haven Saturday,
February 9Th. Walter Mains, high
school secretary, will be In charge
of the group.
Ir0quois
The Iroquois Cray will hold a
supper meeting Tuesday evening.
The Trojars met with Cal Martin
Wednesday night for a short bus
mess meeting. A program Of SWIM
ming was held after the business
session. A program Of boxing in
struction was conducted by the
Hopeville Cray Wednesday even
ing under the direction Of It's lead
or George True.
The Ponies Cray will meet
Tuesday evening with Carroll East
wood as the new leader. The Chase
Cray Club, a new group composed
Of boys from Chase school met
Wednesday evening, with Harry
Waters. The officers Of the club:
President, Junior Donohue: vice.
president, John Wallace; secretary,
Ernest Cromball; treasurer, Rich
ard Wa.ers; reporter, Anthony
Lombard.
Ramblers
The Ramblers Cray held ping
pong tournament after the bug
mess meeting Thursday night. A
new group of boys met Thursday
evening with Vincent Dillane. 1t
was voted to call the club the
Junior Knights. The members are
Michael Ritucci, Joseph Kramer,
William Kramer, Bernard Kravitz,
Joseph Antonio, Gus Antonio, John
Zuclla, James Zuella, Anthony
Mango, James Macina. Joseph De-
ianey, Joseph Carpenter.
The Press Hi-Y met Monday
evening and plans were made for q
social in the near future. On Thurs
day evening, the basketball team
was defeated by the Bunker Hill
Coyotes. Rev. John Coombs OF the
Second Congregational church,
gave an illustrated lecture TO the
members OF the Beta Hi-Y Monday
evening. ]. was announced that the
Press Hi-Y will accompany the
Betas on q trip through Wordens
Dairy Monday, February LIST.
CedArs
The Cedars Hi-Y discussed their
programs at Wednesday evenings
meeting and announced some Of the
activities az follows: Trip to We
thersfiefd state Prison, trip to sta
ton VITO In Hartford. speakers OF,
Etiquette and Capital Punishment
Friday evening the club defeated
the Gamma Hi-Y bringing the
clubs standing In the Hi-Y basket
ball league 10 two wins and two de-
feats.
The Tech ard 1Iighlanders Hi-Ys
met In o joint meeting Tuesday
night to conclude plans for the
smoker being held Friday. Febru.
airy 2eth. It will be. the first en-
ltertainment Of its kind 10 be spori-
sored by Hi-Y clubs. Tickets may be
secured from club members. The
| zephyrs Hi-Y met with Cal Martin
Tuesday evening and made plans
for club o. organization and the firsi
six-weeks program.
Elliott Burritt and Walt Mains
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01

pivc reels of moving pictures por-
traying present day life IN Ger
many will be shown In the lobby OF
the Central Y. M. G. A. tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock. Members and
contributors Of the Y. M. G. A. arc
invited TO attend. Others may Sc
cure passes by calling Secretary
Arthur L. Purinton.
Tho opening session Of the Fed
eral Tax Course which begins at
the Central Y. M. G. A. tomorrow
evening at 1880 Is free to all men
and women who may be Interested
A nominal fec will be charged those
who decide 10 enroll for the five
sessions which make up the course.
Members of the Psychology and
MANAGEMENT" class at the Y. M. g.
A. are reminded that the fifth ses-
sion under the leadership OF Prof..
F. Alexander Magoun Of Mass. In
stit,Ite OF Technology will be held
on Tuesday evening at 1880 at the
Central Y. M. G. A.
Raymond J. Tanning, managing
editor Of the Waterbury American
Ia the most recent addition TO the
pcrsonneI Of the Educational and
Industrial Committee Of the Y. M.
g. A. His appointment by President
Dr. Charles l.. Larkin Of the Y. M.
q A. was announced recently.
An advanced class in public
xpeaking will open at the Central
Y. M. G. A. Monday, February 10.
Among those who have enrolled SO
far are: Thomas p. Ashton. Walter
r. torrance, Mrs. Walter F. Tor
rance. Burton Theriault, Catherine
q. Fenton, Mrs. Julia Mcdonald,
Mrs. A. w. Schaff, Newell Mitchell,
Joaeph B. MANGO, G. Rockwell Clyne,
Edward Campion. Marh Sheehan
and William M. Gilman. Other
members of the Monday night and
Thursday night beginners classes
are expected TO enroll between now
and the opening date.
Herman Rooster, vice president
nj the Bristol Company and vice
chairman Of the Educational and
Industrial committee Of the Water
bury Y. M. &. A.. will send out IN
vHatiops tomorrow TO the major
executives of Waterbury's industrial
CONCERNS TO hear Abraham Epstein,
Executive Secretary Of the Amer
lean Association for Social Security,
who will speak 1t the Waterbury
Y. M. G. A. Thursday noon, Feb
ruary II. At $3.50 o'clock on the
came day, Mr.. Epstein will address
fbc members of the Industrial Fore.
,ncn's club who win probably be
compelled 10 adjourn from the y.
M. 6. A. to Temple hall because a.
insufflcicnt available seating capa-
city ut the Central "Y'.
The Cray Athletic League for
oil Cray clubs at the Central x.
M g. A. will begin Monday, Febru-
arv 9Th. A meeting Of the represen-
tatiyes Of each group will be held In
the BOYS Lobby Thursday evening,
February 4th. The league will con-
atst of basketball, swimming and
foul shooting elimination. Seth
Goodwin, physical director will be
in charge.
Indians
The Indian Tribes met with Bill
Dillane Saturday morning to make
further plans for their coming pro-
gram. The boys have been organic
ed into the Apache and Mohicar
tribes. The members Of the Apache
tribe are: Bob Goodeniugh. chief:
Zoe FrisDie, Tom Tom beater; Ken.
meth Frisbie. medicine man; and
Orp Hemiriway. Indian runner
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
EMBAssY IGNORANT

Washington. Feb. l--(UP) Span
ish embassy officials today said they
htod no knowledge Of reports that
Major Fernandez Bolanoc was en-
route from Paris to the United
States. They said also they knew
nothing Of q reported order for 50.-
900 rifles ard SO.000.000 rounds Of
ammunition for the Spanish loyal
LIST government.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
Behind The Lines

session, representing both Florio
post and Its auxiliary.
Miss Doria Deschins Of this city
presided at meeting Of the state
department Of the auxiliary in
Bristol yesterday, also. 1t was
voted by the group to hold a din
ner dance in the near future in
Meriden and to send q delegation
to the installation Of a new aux
Hilary In Haverhill, Mass, on
February 14th.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01
Market Opens Steady
With Heavy Dealings
Few Leading Issues Met Profit Taking-Most Stocks
Made ADMINISTRATIONS Steady, Steels Mixed

/ I'll ga. Sears Roebuck Jumped
ga to Ia. Chrysler was un-
changed, General Motors down IA
and Auburn up Z.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01

met with the Alpha Hi-Y Thursday
evening and discussed the weekly
programs Ct the club.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-01

Raymond J. Tanning, managing
editor Of the Waterbury American
Is the most recent addition TO the
pcrsonneI Of the Educational and
Industrial Committee Of the Y. M.
c. A. His appointment by President
DIR. Charles l.. Larkin Of the Y. nj.
q. A. was announced recently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-12
E. Phillips
s
Amazing Best Seller
ENVOY Extraordinary"

No luck my young FRIEND his host cts Lon
don for another II hours for me at any rate"
THAT is not so bad for Your beer very good the
young man in the chair smiled Il in great comfort shall
stay with much pleasure"
II shall have to leave you yourself tonight" Matreer told
him as he sank into chair and lit cigarette
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-12
LIKES DOG

"Ronnie!" she exclaimed. What
little beauty! Where did you
get her?"
I'm a hunting lodge somewhere
on the eastern frontier of Ger
many" he replied. Il promised
to send the head keeper one of
The Washington times., 1937-08-27
MOVIE
CLOCK

EARLE-Ksy Francis, Ian Hunter,
Confession" II a. m, 1885,
AIS, 7:10, 9:55 p. m. Stage,
12:45, $3.50, 6:25, 9, 10 p. m.
METROPOLITAN - Anna Lee,
John Locke, King Solomon's
Mines" 11:40 a. m, lao, $40,
$40, TAO, $40 p. m.
R-K-O-KEITH'S - Bobby Breen,
Marion Claire, Make a Wish"
1884, a. m, 1:18, 1902, 4:4s,
$50. 8:l4, 9:58 p. m.
LIT Gary Cooper, Jean
Arthur, "Mr. Deeds Goes To
Town." II a. M, 1902, 3:13. Sis,
1925. 9:37 p. m.
RIALTO-Conradt Veidt, Vivien
Leigh, Dark Journey" 1850
a. m. 1:47, 3:44. Sal, 7:44
9:47 p. m.
PALACE-Eleanor Powell, George
Murphy. Broadway Melody of
1885," 1875 a. m, 2:05, Abs,
7:05, 9:35 p. m.
CAPITOL-Loretta Young, Don
Ameche, Love Under Fire" II
a. m, 1:40, 4:25, ITO, 9:55
p. m. Stage, Johnny Perkins,
1850, 1885, $40, 9:O5 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Alice Faye, Don
A &c he. you Can't Have
Everything" 11:15 a. M, 1920
$3.50, $50, TAO, $50 .. m.
The Washington times., 1937-08-27
Can Play Tricks

Larry Crabbe, Paramount
player now portraying role in
Arizona Ames," has a yen for
card tricks and can perform
them with almost incredible
skill.
The Washington times., 1937-08-27
HOLLYWOOD FLASHES
4 : {5{g !; ~ Y! WOOD 90
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 26.
HOlIywords and Paragraphs

HOLLYWOOD is still giggng at the manner in which New
behaved meeting Robert Taylor OF course couple
gals performed the boat might have been hired
granting this the town put enough Of mob show 1t
couple of ago seeing Taylor eat
alone and getting attention. not from the
Barbara Stanwyck parked at driven stand ordered ham
burgers and ate them without being bothered by the other
patrons Imagine what would have taken place this had nap
pened
Shirley Temple the studio
movie stars make personal
they want to hear the applause and take the
bows that they miss in the movies they visit New YORK
producer during a conference made mistake
and Everyone in the tried to keep from laughing
the producers secretary Just she eGDtng
ROOM started After had ertted the pro-
ducer turned to the ters and said BOYS you know the
old saying. no Oalet is a hero to his secretary"
BLONDEIL always meeting with adventure The
other day. her to the beach her Norman age
wanted ride the Joan and Norman sat atop the Wiltshire
Boulevard bus which to Santa Monica Beach lady sitting
behind Miss Blonde didn't recognize her and started
rs that your 5aby? Omm umm They're certainly 4a h
know how to bring baby too many people spoil them
Joan merely kept giving the lady one word answers BY now the
allowed him to pay the fare; The lady started again.
IF that isn't S sPOs ss child don't S what Se+ns
he wants eh9". And on and on the lady continued .
BY neared the beach The lady said: IF you're
going to the beach you'd better get off here"
I'll until the bus turns the corner answered joan
But then you'll have to walk block answered the lady
harshy.
That's all right" the following me"
This enough, in fact too much for the lady
Frank AbertSon Who hit In the leading role in
play Brother Rat" in HOLLYWOOD ready to
resume flicker He quite pleased Uhen he
do the monis s' neson Of Broter Rat 16eron had
NTH erecuttOe and concluded NTH We're
be something in it. a small part for you"
Sid Siuers is always Oising William Anthony Mcclure
staying until all hours OF the morning. not
wanting to go home The other morning at about tour
Mcclure got and said: I'm going to tgke the dogs
StUers out-and I'm not going to bring Sauers back
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