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Evening star., 1937-09-14

JACKSON. WILLIAM. JR. On Mondsy.
September J 3, 1887. al Alexandrla Hos
pital Alexandria. Va. WILLIAM JACK
SON Jr beloved husband of Louise
Jackson. leving son Of Margaret and
the late William Jackson. sr; He Is
also survived BY other relatives and
many friends Remains resting at the
John r Rhines funeral chapel n21 n.
Patrick St. Alexandra, Va. Notice OF
funeral later.
JOHNSON. MARY Suddenly. on Sunday
september IT, 1887. AZ her resiaence
as Mass ave. ne. MARY JOHNSON
mother OF John Frank. William, Leon
ard and Rose johnson She also leaves
a brother, John Oliver. Remains rest,
ins at SteWart's funeral home so II
81 2 Burial in DanVille. Va.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
WILCOX, SAMUEL

W AL&o "a CfrFI v ~ ~
on Monday. Septem
residence, 1887 e
WILCOX, the hot
Vicy Wilcox. He i
and two sons. Bith
derson. Katie May
Nettles, Warren a
FIVE grandchildren.
Mrs. Annie Wilcox
tives and friends.
the funeral parlor
315 18th st. Sc.
later
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Uarn nf UhankH.

MARMADUKE. BETTE. The family Of
BETTE MARMADUKE wish to thank
her many friends for kind sympathy
and 6oral pieces in their recent bereave-
nent MRS. FRANK CULLEN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
DE BISSCHOP DEAL
 EXPECTED FRIDAY
Property May Be Sold for $25O If Court Approves
 the Transaction

The only property to which the Waterbury & Milldalc Tramway company holds title will be sold for $250 to Frank J. DeBisschop, If the deal meets with the approval of Judge Frank P. McEvoy, to whom 1t will be presented at the short calendar session of superior court Friday.
 The Waterbury & Milldale Tram way company. which was more popularly known as the Green Line. is at present under the process of voluntary dissolution and sale of the land, which is along Southington Mountain where tracks of the line formerly ran, will be the final act in the liquidation of assets. The sale, which was public, was held December %, 1938. after notice had been published in newspapers and special notices sent certain indi- viduals. Highest bidder at the sale was Joseph Francis who represented Mir. DeBisschop.
 Wind-up directors of the dis solving corporation are John H. Cassidy John J. Murphy and Rich ard Elliott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
D. A. V.

Members of the Waterbury chapter, Disabled American Vet eranS and It's auxiliary will gather in Pythian hall. January %, for joint social, 1t was announced at a meeting of the chapter last night by Commander John P. Barry who presided. Arrange ments for the social will be made by Herman Schaeffer, chairman, assisted by J. Peter Costigan and Walter P. Calvin. Other con1- mittees assisting are: Refresh- ments, Albert H. Sunpf. Fred Schell, Henry P. Barry; luncheon, William Aylward, Henry P. Barry. Joseph Cunningham; entertain ment, Joseph Cunningham, Frank Roberts. August Flaherty and Jerry Tehan.
 Installations of officers of the following groups will be attended by members of the post: Fannick post, Jewish War Veteransi Un- known Soldier chapter. D. A. V, Hartford: Mary Caswell tent, Daughters of Union Veterans, and Wadhams Women's Relief corps.
 Walter Overton, Albert Fl. Sumpf and Michael Callahan will be in charge of booster meet ing" January 19 in Pythian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06

Anthony Ficetb, for the past sev- eral years vice president of the Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and one of the most active parish workers, was hopored last night with his eleva- ton to the position as president of the Holy Name society Junior or English speaking unit. Others elected to office during the annual elections which took place in the church hall include Ambrose Maggi, vice president; Patsy varanelli, fi- liancial secretary; Anthony Vitar- eli, recording secretary, and Charles Ainodeo. treasurer.
 Anthony Colucci, past president of the branch was named chairman of the committee in charge of Q communion breakfast to be held on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
C-C Auxiliary

Newly elected officers of Gaia tina Connazionalc auxiliary were Installed last evening by John De- Pastino at meeting held in Moose hall. The group was ad- dressed by Joseph Cicchlello, pres- ident of the mems group, and Dr. Rudolph Damiani
 Officers installed were: Prcai- dent, Miss Matilda Mastrolanni: vice president, Mrs. Julia Capoc- chi; recording secretary, Miss Anne Tammaro: financial gccre- tary, Miss Mary Tammaro; treas tirer, Miss Helen Summa; Italian 0rLtor. Mrs, Linda Falzone: Eng fish orator, Miss Susan Pasqueril- 1a; trustees. Mrs. Anna Mastroian- ri and Clara Tolomeo; counsellors, Katherine Distefano, Raffaela 0tieri, Mary Jacovino. Marie Cit- e1nid and Jane Caireiii; hostegg, AngeIine Cairelli; guard. Theresa Capello; reporter. Adeline Citri- Titi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06

sicotte, of Waterbury. district deputy: and Peter J. Cavanaugh of Torrington.
 Robert L. Brandely, who was elected the first chief ranger of Court Champlain in 1901. and Og- ear Bernier, first gub-chief ran- ser, were present.
 Officers inducted follow: Court Champlain-chief ranger, Emil Massicotte. who succeeds Albert Chouinard: sub-chief ranger, Cyril 11orin; treasurer. Ralph L. Bran dely: recording secretary, Arthur Baribault; financial gecrcatry, Prank Massicotte; senior wood ward. Benoit Dery; junior wood- ward, Alfred MaBsicotte; senior beadle, Avid Dery; junior bcadle, Peter Ayotte; lecturer. Ralph R. Brandely; trustee, E. A. Schneider.
 Court Welch: Chief ranger, Ronald Keith; sub-chief ranger, Walter Clark; treasurer, John Humphrey; financial secretary. George Heckleman; recording sec- retary, Victor Baker; lecturer, Walter Clark: senior woodward Edward Manton; junnor wood ward, Robert Wright: senior bea- de, Albert Franks: junior beadle, Albert Thomas Tardy; trustee, Edward LaChancc. Henry La Chance and William Dunlayey; physician, Dr. Alfred Drchcr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
Fannick Post

William Schneer was formally elected commander of Fannick Post, Jewish War Veterans at . joint meeting of the post and auxiliary in Roosevelt hall last night to succeed Morris Robin who recently resigned. Com mander Schneer announced the new slate as follows:
 Chaplain, Jack Rutman; ad- jutant, Joseph Yanowsky; quar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
JACQUES

Another excellent combination of 1897 model burlesque, bearing the title of "Steppin' Stars" is the at- traction playing at the Jacques the- ater all this week to capacity busi- ness. The show is under the man. agemcnt of the Independent Bur lesque Circuit. and it is chock full of entertaining comedy by clever men and modern dancing young ladies with startling personalities. Among those playing featured roles are Bubbles Yyonne. very beauti- full young French girl, who will of. fer series of clever dancing spe- cialties that will add luster to her re- markable talent. Another well known and very popular burlesquer Is Sam Raynor, comedian of the very first rank. He is in charge of the comedy end of "steppin' Stars"
 Sam is assisted in his funny making by Harry Hello Jake) Fields and Murray Briscoe. Others include Billy Deshon, Madeline Moore, Jules Diamond. Ailene Dale. Gladys Mc- GTHuCk hHu OtI1eTb. HI tHG lAEBe chorus there b . group of real American beauties. bedecked in showy gowns. and framed in appro. priate scenery. The next travelling burlesque show to open next Mon- day matinee for week Is titled twinkle Toes. and features Zorita the dancer, young lady that creat- cd 4 sensation for her dancing at the Worlds Fair in Chicago, and just recently at the Dallas Texas Centennial. Others in the cast of fifty entertainers are Billy Fields. Inez Graham, Kay Lopez, June Rhodes, Bozo St. Clair and others. 4 ladies matinee is given every day at Jacques. :,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
American Legion

Commander Michael Galullo presided at last nights session Of Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, at which session plans for a meeting of the gecond district were discussed. The meeting will be held in Waterbury on January 13. The meeting will be held in the city court room and the alder manic chambers. Following the btpiness session the members from Connecticut towns in the district and auxiliary members will retire to the local legion home for a social program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
IOVnia Italia

A committee was appointed last night at meeting Of Loggia Pro- Eressiva, held in Liberty hall, with Instructions to sound out three other local lodgcs of the Sons of Italy in connection with com ing celebration Of all the local iodges. Those named were: Mi- cnaei Manfredi. Gabriel Caris- simi, Ninzio Murno, Joseph Solo mita, Frank Caruso and Julius Carrisgimi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
Naomi Chapter

Following business meeting of Naomi chapter. of Eastern Star, held last night in Masonic tenn pie, . card party and social took place. A food sale. originally scheduled for January 2. has been postponed until January l4, it was announced at the meeting last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06

termaSter. Morris Shapiro; offi- cer of the day, Tsadore Hell fand; Iiaison officer, Samuel Aplrian; historian, Charles Rosengarten; sentinel, Israel Goldman; bugler, Irving Lipetz; color bearer, Jack Shapiro; color guard, Louis Leberman.
 Appreciation of the postpone ment of the installation of Stokes Post officers in order that the members might attend Fannick Posts ceremony, was voted by the members. The in- stallation ceremonies of Fannick post will be held Sunday after noon at 2:30 o'clock in Beth-Ell auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
NEW NAME ASKED

The Farer News Co. of this city has filed notice with the officc of the secretary of state of a change of name to the Waterbury News company.
 The Leopold Furniture company has filed report showing that ad- ditional stock valued at $78,i00 has been issued by the company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
Odd Fellows

Plans for the installation Of offl- cerS of Nosahogan. Townsend and Winonah Rebekah lodges, which take place next Wednesday eve- ming in Odd Fellows hall, were discussed at meeting of Noea- hogan lodge last evening in Odd Fellows hall. A rehearsal Of ofIi- cers of the three lodges will be held on Sunday afternoo nat 2:30 o'clock in the lodge hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
FrdterndL NeUs
Foresters

Several high officers af the Tor- esters of America spoke last eve- ming at the installation ccremon- tes of the newly elected officers of Court Welch and Court Cham plain. The session took place in TcreSters hall. Speakers were James J. Walsh of Meriden, su- preme treasurer; Michael Mantak, of Rockville, grand chief ranger;
 Felix Guarini, of Waterbury, grand sub-chief ranger; Emil Mag
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
HORSE AND DOGS FAITHFUL

pinehurgt. Tex. U,PJ When George D. Bender, 54. stockman. was stricken with fatal heart ail- ment. his horse and two dogs stood. guard over his body in thicket for four days until searchers found the body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
LAMATTINO PAYS.
 ESCAPES 30 DAYS

Court costs Of 43027, which were imposed at common pleas court hearing last October 20 on James Lamattino by Judge Miles P. McNiff were paid yesterday to keep the man from going to Jail for 90 days. On the date of the hearing Lamat- tino was fined t75 and costs of $30.27 on a count of keeping house Of i'll fame. He had previously paid the fine.
 The debt Uag recalled yesterday when Lamnttlno appeared in court to answcr another charge of keep ing house of i'll fame. for which he was arrested November 26. To the new charge he has pleadcly not guilty and selected trial by jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
Wosh Goods

% in. Wide Stripe Outing FlanneIs A good heavy weight. Regular price 200. January Clearance Sale Price, \ AZn yard ..................... AVO % In. Wide Figured Percales - In small
 neat patterns. Regular price 19c yard. January Clearance Sale, AAA Price. yard ....................4 41N % in. Wide Figured Cotton Chailies For comfortable covering. Regular price s0c yard. January Clearance ERN
 Sale Price, yard .........." 4VV 90 in. Wide Best Grade Figured Percales Regular price 2Sc yd. Jan- AC1n uary Clearance Sale Price, yard 4OO % i'm. Wide Printed and Plain Color Plisse Underwear - Crepes. Regular price 20c yard. January Clearance Sale SD1 n Price, yard ................... AM4N 90 in. Wide Printed Fiannelette For pajamas and night gowns. Regular price 26c yard. January Clear \ 0m ance Sale Price. yard ........ 1OV 90 In. Wide Beacon Bath Robe Flannels In pink and blue only. Regular price 69c yard January Clearance AQn
 Sale Price, yard ............. 1ON 38 in. Wide Plain Color "Everfast" Cotton
 Dress Crash Regular price 40c. Jan. tiary Clearance Sale 0An 70 in. Wide Printed 4. B. c. Rayon and
 Cotton Dress Challies Dark back ground with small pattern. Regular price 4oc yard. January Clear 0Hn
 ance Sale Price. yard ........s OAN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
Behind The Lines
Wilson Post

William Wilson Post, American Legion, will hold an important meeting at s o'clock this evening in their rooms on Bishop street. Commander Lester Jenkins urges all members to attend and take part in the discussion of plans for the coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06

Building construction in France Is reported paralyzed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06
Sole of Notions


 2Sc Women's Latex Dress shields--K Klcin- ert make. January Clearance Sale Sc . Spool : 4 P. Coats Sewing Thread zoo yard spovi. January Clearance sale price. dog. ................. 40c 10c's pkt. Bias Tape and Spool Thread to Match--January Clearance Sale price ................... TUT AOC 1Oc . Card Dress Fasteners Black and white. All sizes. January Clearance Bale price ..................., Tor l6c 30c Bundle of Velveteen Covered Dress Hsngers--January Clearance Sale price 'ss,.''.t.'.'s..' ..,tss,s....a.. 0dc 200 a Bundle of Chlntz Covered Dress Hsngers-January Clearance Sale price .................... z4C 10c Card Bobby Pins-January Clear ance Sale price .................. Sc 50 Card Bone Hair Pins January Clearance Dale price ......... ! for l2c Boc Hat ata Glove Stands January Clearance Sale price .............. 30c Ice Hat Stands-January Clearance Sale el.O0 for pair Shoe Mittens- January Clearance Sale price .............. 77c 49c Clothes Brashcs---January Clearance Sale price ....................... 30c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-06

"Kenwood" All Pure Wool Arondac Bed BIankets-ln solid color bound with { in. wide silk ribbon binding. Reg. price 5000 each. January Clearance Sale, Q7 90
 each l......,....... W eOV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16
Vote Scheduled Wed- nesday Evening on Proposed Change
 of Meeting Night
Meeting Wednesday

The next meeting of Michael McGivney Circle, 124, Columbian Squires, will be held at 8 D. m., Wednesday, January 20, in the Columbian Club. Chief Squire John Slavin authorized Notary Squire James Arnold today to issue the call for the meeting, which in view of the many events sched- uled for the circle this month may be the only formal gathering of the group.
 As this will be the official Jan- uary meeting all members arc urged to attend and to be on time. There are several important mat ters to be discussed. primary being the change once more of the meet ing night 50 that all members will be able to be present on the same night. Tn view of the fact that the opinion of every member of the circle is needed to make the vote official, members who can- not attend on account of illness, or who are working. are requested to furnish vote proxies to those members who will be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16
Aid to Mothers,
 WidowS, Orphans

After that, persons insured 104 weeks, become entitled to disable ment benefits. which continue so long as they are incapable of work. The disablement benefit is $l.87 weekly for men, $1.50 for unmarried women or widows, and $l.25 for married women.
 The law extends its blessings also to women who have babies. A wo- man, who is herself not insured, is entitled to receive, if her husband is insured, the sum of 5000. A mar ried woman, who is insured, but whose husband is not, gets 5000. The same sum Is paid if both hus- band and wife are insured.
 Tn 1925 Q widows and orphans insurance plan was added to the health insurance law. The widow of an insured man gets weekly pension of $2.50 until she marrieS. If she has children. she gets SIPS for the eldest and 75 cents each for all the rest, until they are l6.
 When a widow reaches the age of 70, the pension comes from the old age pension funds. Orphans of insured persons get an allowance of $l.87 per week until they are 16.
 NEXT: old age pensions in Bri- tain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16
The Benefits And PngminnS

At present the cost to the em- ployer and employe is 20 cents per wek each for men and IA cents for women.
 The moment an employe takes out his card he is entitled to med- ical bent. He is instructed to go to the postoffice nearest his home to seldect. from the posted panel any doctor on the list. If the em- ploye becomes i'll, he sends for that doctor and geti free medical at tendance. Prescriptions are filled by designated druggists without cost to the patient Druggists also are paid fixed sums for their services to each possible patient.
 After an insured person has made % weekly payments, he is entitled also to a sickness benefit while confined to bed. For men, this amounts to $2.25 per week, for wo- men $1.87. After 104 payments, the sickness benefits are $3.75 weekly for men, $500 for unmarried wo- men or widows, and $2.50 for mar ried women. Sickness benefits are payable up to maximum of 26 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

The memory fingers Gary Grant may have female admirers all the world but hold can de to Miss Connie Robinson of Bristol When Gary just breaking into the show business Miss Robinson, then member of renowned team, gave him a job as
 stooge in her act From then he began to climb the ladder while the Robinson act becoming thing of the past Now he's big shot in Hollywood The other evening Miss Robinson drove from Bristol to Terry vile just to the trailer at the Mayfair theater adver Using Gary Grants coming picture, Wedding Present. starring Joan Bennett Connie and Gary hit it off pretty well and what kick she must have got from that trail CT. The memory fingers on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

Editor, Tall Tower Topics was quite interested in the letter of Tower Reader which appeared the other night in your column mean the about the womens hats causing heater patrons to their in effort to get good glimpse of the It almost
 throwback to the nckelodian days to hear complaint
 like this Evidently the feminine headgear is reverting to the good old days when hats masterpieces and not merely small piece of felt to be glued to the top of midst of an exciting western" the finn would break In the pause that ensued and while everybody stamp
 ing, whistling, and capping, the management would of this theater kindly asked to refrain from splitting the foor In of fire walk do not run to the
 est exit; Ladies will kindly remove their hats during blue umbrella under the third seat of the fourth last Thursday kindly call at the box office And But we can always remember how courteously the agement urged the ladies to their hats And they had to in those days although 1t was as much bother for
 person to squeeze in past them with the hats held in their laps as 1t to see around them Them the good old days and evidently we're going to have them back with fsiSable dictul Dreamland Fan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

health insurance is indicated by the latest figures. In 1894, the last reported F, ,254, 300 men and 6,l05,- 300 women were insured, total of 18,360, 200. Contributory payments by employers and employed were more than $130, ,000, 900. In that same year more than $39,000000 in sick ness benefits, $30,000,000 in disable ment benefits, $7,500,000 in mater nity benefits, and $50000,000 in medical benefits were paid.
 With some exceptions, every em- ployed person between the ages of 16 and 65 is compelled to take out the state health insurance. To the insurance card there is affixed each week stamps obtainable at any post office. The employer has to match stamp for stamp with each employe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

~N~s~@~SSse~@ A~ssSAs~ENSAs
 He did not do so without some rather violent opposition. Tn the first place, there were in exist ence all over Britain various so- called Friendly Societies." or- ganizations of, men and women formed to aid members stricken with illness. These societies anti cipated ruin if the law passed, but to work largely through the societ- eventually the scheme was evolved ies.
 The worker is permitted to join a society from the governments approved list of sound organiza- tions. His insurance payments would be made through govern mental agencies, but the approv- ed society or societies would ad- minister the benefits, keep the records. The Ministry of Labor thus was saved. the cost of admin istration. The societies pay opera ton expenses out of the funds col- lected,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

Tidbits Angie Carissimi is kept busy these days completing arrangements for the annual dinner dance of Elizabeth DSlvestro lodge at Wavery Inn January 3O The gals had to push up the function from Febru ary 13 due to unforeseen circumstances. Fred Qua trano tells Italy has banned handshakng in favor of the Fascist salute, which might be idea to stop gangsters from putting the finger on their pals. 'eNig" Wilcox says Londoner walked $500 miles in three years but didn't assert whether it stopped the baby from crying at night. George Wethered has to take things easy since being discharged from the hosp tai after undergoing an operation for a stomach growth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

Frozen pudding afterthoughts. . K. c. Fisher of Wordens president of the International Association of Milk Dealers, had speaking engagement itinerary this week which would be ideal vacation of any man. Tuesday he spoke before the annual convention of the Virginia Dairy Products Association in Roanoke and Thursday addressed the annual convention of the North Carolina Dairy Products Association at Pine- hurst. Abe Foss, genial window cleaner, has one of the best looking female English bulldogs in town
 It's treat to Abe taking the dog out for his nightly Jean de Baptiste Society at the dinner dance tonight marking the formal opening of Club Champlain in Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16
CATHOLIC CLUB
 TO HOLD REVUE
Military Stage Offering Is Planned Thursday By
 Sacred Heart Unit

Rhythm on Parade" one of the most colorful and novel revues ever offered the public of Waterbury will be staged at Buckingham Hall next Thursday evening under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Cath olic Club.
 Real West Point uniforms will be worn by the men in the chorus while a special uniform of long dresses will be worn by the girls Director Jack Fitzgerald and liis orchestra will also be tagged out ir soldiers costumes, but considerably different from those in the cast. The entire show will be studded with difficult military routines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-16

which are being practiced nightly by the entire cast. Jane Sheehy, juvenile baton wielder who has made legions of friends in appear ances throughout the state, will open the show with military buck dance on huge drum, something which has never been tried in this city before.
 Another colorful entertainer on the program will be Mary Boyles who will offer broken rhythm dance. Ann Egan, pretty classical songstress who has been featured on many Sacred Heart shows in the past, will show on the program singing, Indian Love Call"
 Dancing will follow the stage show and will continue until mid- night.