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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
DRESS UNIFORMS
 WORN AT FORMAL
Sedgwick Guards Dinner Dance Saturday Proves
 Quite Successful

Many former members of the Scdgwick guards were among those in attendance at the first annual annual dinner dance of the group Saturday night at Elks' hall. About 15O persons attended.
 Dress uniforms of snappy type similar to those of the U. s. Marine corps were worn by the members of the company for the first time. The official title for the corps is Co. c, 102d infantry, Connecticut Nation Guards. Capt. Peter E. Fox welcomed the members and former members. in a brief address
 Arrangements were completed by a committee consisting of Sergt. Irving Delaney, Corp. John Martin Corp. Edward Fitzgerald, Corp, Larry Calabrese, Pvt. James Walsh, Pvt. Irving Cooke and Pvt. Peter Simnaruk. Music was by DeVito's orchestra, with Thomas O'Brien SoloiSt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
RABBI SHEINKOPF
 RECEIVES PURSES
 slr
Fraternal and Religious Organizations Attend
 Institute Dinner

Jewry of many local fraternal and religious organizations acclaimed Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf as their leader at testimonial in his honor last night in the Waterbury Hebrew institute. Two purses were present. ed Rabbi ehefnkopf, one by toast master Maurice A. Gruskay on be- half of the asSemblage, and the other by Mrs. Max Hart and Mrs. Abraham Rosenberg, on behalf of the awornenis auxiliary of the Beth Israel synagog. t''
 The occasion was the tenth anni- verSary of the guest of honor'S rab- binical service here. A number of rabbts from other cities were pres ent, and in addition numerous con- gratulatory messages were received. Rabbi Sheinkopf is a rabbi of Sha- ris Israel synagog and Beth ISreal synagog, both orthodox. He is also the organizer and spiritual director of the Young Israel group.
 The speakers list included: Rab- bi Louis Seltzer; executive secre- tary of the Union of Orthodox Rab- bis of United States and Canada: Isidor P. Prillig, president of the Beth Israel congregation; Morris Siller, who gave resume of the rabbi's activities in the last de- cade; Morton Tar, young student of Hebrew; Rabbi Maurice Zig mond, rabbi of Temple Israel, of this city; Rabbi Judah H. Laven- berg, dean of a rabbinical college at Cleveland; Rabbi Jacob Fleisch- CT, of New Haven; Rabbi Ephraim Pelchowitz, Bridgeport; Rabbi J. H. Aaron, New. Britain; Lawrence Matzkin,. representing the; Young Israel organization; Thomas P. Kel- ly and Mayor Frank Hayes.
 Among the groups represented were Waterbury Hebrew Benefit association. Brass City lodge, Wa terbury Hebrew institute, Water bury Hebrew Free Loan aSsocia- ton, Young Israel organization. wo- mems auxiliary of Beth Israel sy- nagog, and Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythias.
 Harry Strogatz, center at the Beth Fl synagogue, rendered pleas ing folk songs during the course ot the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

WPA has issued assignment slips for the immediate employment of 4e3 men and women in New Haven. This announcement was made today by State Administrator Robert 4. Hurley, who disclosed that througll- out the state a total of 1,491 men and women will be offered employ ment by WPA. In this county those offered jobs include 358 men and 125 women.
 Municipal authoriteis some time ago complained that many able bodied men and women were still on local relief rolls despite the em- ployment by WPA of about 18,0O0 persons. The survey was conduct ed by the national WPA authcri- ties with Connecticut being the only state so investigated. Sixteen typical counties and town through outt he nation also underwent similar checkups.
 A total of 4,408 men and women were interviewed after many whose names were submitted were found to already be in private employment or on WPA rolls but receiving suL- plemental aid fro mlocal authorities The 4,4O8 persons were interviewed by members of the State WPA staff From this group, 2,260 were found to be able-bodied and employable on WPA projects now available. Lo- cal communities were notified of the number of their citizens found eligible for WPA employment and again the figure was pared, the welfare officials cutting the num- Der to 1,491.
 Assignment slips designating the projects to which they should re- port, have gone to each of theSe persons. The breakdown by coun- ties is as follows:
 Litchfield County, 32 men. five women, 37 total; Hartford, 205 men Il women, 276 total; Holland, "a men; Windham, 87 men, 13 women 100 total; New Haven, 358 men, 125 women, 483, total; Middlesex, 25 men, four women, 29 total; New London, 195 men, r women, 212 total; Fairfield, 222 men, If wo- men, 336 total.
 Communities in New Haven county where additional WPA employees are to be hired follow:
 Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Eas: Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison Meriden, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Haven, North Bran- ford, Prospect, Seymour, Walling- ford, Waterbury, West Haven and Woodbridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
CAMP APPLICANTS
 SOUGHT [. BY YMCA
Thirty-fve Boys Already Signed Up for Sum-
 nler Vacations

A drive for camp applications will be started this week by local Y. M. c. A. camp promotion committee. Merritt Atwood and Firth Pickels. co-chairmen of the committee, an- nounced last week at the annual camp reunion that tIirty-f1ve boys have already been signed up for the camp season this summer.
 They announced that the follow ing boys have already signed up for camp: Jackie, Hoffman, Edmond Hotchkiss, Nathan M. Pierpont, John vollmayer, Walter Faber, Wil- liam Murphy, Arthur Apmann, Clarke Stocker, Donald Slator, Rich ard Mantiglia, Winfield Wight, Ed- ward Shove, Thomas Quirk, Allan Pardee, Robert Coe, Robert Belfit. Bengoie Coe, John Knabenschuh, William Edwards, Edwin Platt, Jays Buckley, Jack Platt, Robert Cohen, Donald Traurig, Frederick Chase, George Parsons, Edward Pagan. Ralph Larrow, Edward Heiman, Thomas Mccarthy, William Borno- lini, Louis Bassett, John Pagan, James Ward, Edward Higgins.
 The registrations that are in to date indicate g capacity camp for the coming summer.
 Revill Fox of Columbia univer.. 'sity and well known locally will be the waterfront director this sum- rfer. Fox was former captain of the Crosby swimming team and holds many swimming champion ships. He was a camper at the "Y' camp for many years and has much waterfront experience He is very popular with both boys and parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
TWO BOARDS TO
 CONVENE TODAY
Park Commissioners Ses=
 sion to Be Featured By Elections

The Education and Park depart ment boards will meet this after noon at four o'clock.
 The board of education will meet at Crosby high under the direction of John J. Walsh, chairman.
 The park commissioners will as- semble at the city hall for the an- nual election of officers John ?. Elton, president; William s. Jones. vice-president; and Thomas F. Moore, secretary, barring unforeseen circumstances. will all be reelected to their present positions.
 Thomas Moore will also be re- named as a park commissioner, his nine year term being up today. The rest of the park commissioners are listed as follows: Andrew Jackson, Edmund J. Daly, Fred s. Chase, William H.. White, Robert A. Cairns and Peter Griffin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
Credit Union

The organization and operation of a credit union were discussed in detail yesterday by James E. Moran, of the Wilby High school faculty, at a meeting of the Wa terbury Typographical Union. an A. F. of L. affiliate. in Moose hall. Sixty members of the union were present and all voted in favor of forming the union.
 A report on the possibility of the organization of the credit union was given by a committee consisting of Harry Boyce, chair man; Vincent Coates. Lester War ner and George Robitaille. Pres ident Charles Fadus presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
1890 VOTE UP TO
 O'CLOCK TODAY
Naugatuck Balloting Is Light; Cub Scouts Meet
 Thursday

Naugatuck, May 3-At l o'clock this afternoon the vote in the local elections reached 1890. This number by comparison with that of the past few years, was considered light. However, it was expected complete vote will be turned in when the polls are closed at 2 o'clock tonight. The number registered in the first ward was 73S; iI1 the second ward 385, and 567 in the third.
 There will be pack meeting for cub scout members at the Y. M. C. A. at 6:45 o'clock Thursday evening. John McGroary, cubmaSter, an- nounced this morning. The presen- tation of the pack charter and cub reaistra tions will feature the meet in9. There will also be ten-mlnute demonstration of clubbing by mem befs of each den. At present there are three active dens. Den No. ] with Weston Boyd as den chief meets weekly at Donald Quinn's home on Rubber avenue. Den No. 2 wikh Billy Knapp as den chief meets at David Browns home on North church street, while No. 3 den with Frank Gruber as den chief meets at Fred Gould's on German street.
 It is expected to form a fourth den in this pack on the east side of the town as soon as a suitable meeting place is found. Parents of the cubs are invited to attend the pack meeting.
 The "Y' Twilight League bowling banquet will be held tomorrow night at Waverly Inn at 6:45 o'clock. About forty members will attend ths final get-together. There will be an entertainment program and prizes will be awarded. Cars will leave the "" promptly at 500 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
Another Continuance

Judge Edward J. Finn is ex- pected tomorrow to continue hear ing the $7,500 damage action of Agnes Lampron of Thomaston against the Clark Sewer Con- struction company of Bridgeport. The case opened in the court of common pleas last week.
 The suit is based on injuries said to have been received in a fall into an excavation in Water town. October 10. 1886. Negli- gence on the part of the company is alleged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
CONNIE BOSWELL
 SAVED FROM FIRE


 Los Angeles, May B. (UP) = Charles Buddy Rogers and Connie Boswell, the crippled stage and ra- dio singer who performs from a wheel chair, continued thelr stage act without interruption last night, & few minutes after he rescued her from 8 burning bed.
 Between acts at the Paramount theater Miss Boswell had been wheeled to her dressing room SO that she could nap. She was placed on a cot and left alone. Apparently, someone had dropped . lighted eig- aret on the cot.
 In few minutes, Miss Boswell awoke to find the bed clothing aflre She was unable to rise without as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

Emmett Miller, a graduate Of Purdue university and at the pres- ent time physical director of the Cutler school system in Cutler, In- diana, will again be the director of the senior section. This will be Miller's third season at the "" camp.
 Caretakers will be on the camp property starting this week to get the camp in shape for the many picnics that have sbeen scheduled,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
Spotlighting
 Brass City News
Stage Hand Hurt

Edward Fitzgerald, 37, of 568 Baldwin street, suffered an injury to his right side last night when struck by an automobile operated by Roger Seaver, of 341 Piedmont street. Fitzgerald; stage manager of the Poli theater, was struck while crossing Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

a paralytic stroke recently.
 Rogers denied that he had been heroic. @
 Tt didn't amount to anything, :" he said. .s .
 Rogers is engaged to marry Mary Pickford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
DRTvE ON RELIEF

Washington, May a. CUP)--A drive was begun today in the house to cut the presidents 1l,500, ,0O0, ,00O work relief appropriation proposal by 4l5O, 900, ,0OO, 900 in order to help continue the public works sdIninis- tration for two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

sistance. Her screams brought actors and stage hands. Rogers was first to arrive. He snatched up the sheet and
 stamped out the fire. Miss Boswell was not burned, but was unnerved. She had been partially, crippled and
 was confined to d wheel chair after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

Permission to use the camp property may be secured from Cal Martin at the Y. M. Q. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
'. I've Positively Decided on
 Automatic GAS Heat!

T met some friends who have used gas heating for several and they're 1OO1 satisfied They showed me their bills for fue and Fl was amazed to learn that of their homes which is almost identical with nne the for automatic gas heating this past season was only $107.00 for the fuel!
 And not only that, Jones' these new gas heating systems allow for the provision of purifying and humdifying the air vel! as providing the comfort of perfectly controlled heat throughout the heating season that's something most certainly want to consider" - <.9sSt.#14$.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
NINE KILLED

Boston, May 3.-UP)-Nine per- sons were killed by motor vehicles in Massachusetts last week, accord ing to the report of RegistraI: Frank A. Goodwin. This was five fewer than in the previous week and two fewer than in the corresponding period last year. Victims included seven pedestrians and two occupants.
 A new head or tail can be grown by the earthworm if the one it has is. cut of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03

taken place within recent years, coupled with
 the lower cost and increased efficiency of Jas heating equipment. makes it possible for you to enjoy the many comforts and eonvsniences
 of the only heating equipment that 'is lO0ss
 automatic at little or no more cost than yOnr
 present heating method. And remember, while
 tb ;, cost of sas has beer dec-easins, the price of other fuels has been, and stiiIis, advancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-03
FREEDOM FROM russAcI RESPONSIBILITY

Personal furnace tending has always been . hated job for those who have had the re- sponsibilisy for beating the home. It's diHi- sult enouah job in the winter, but in the shanGeabls spring days when it's hot enc mo- asnt and cold the next, it becomes most aglravatinG task.
 Today, freedom from furnace responsibility nay be quickly and easily yours. The tremsn- deus reduction in the cost of Sas which hes
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09

tains, Rev. Joseph ]. Valantiejus, and sports editors, John A. Cluney of the Democrat, John "Chick" Kel- iy of the American and William P. Hank" ODonnell of the Republi- can. Music for dancing win be pro- vided by Al Jarvis and his Young Melodians orchestra and the supper will be catered to by Gabriel Wig gins.
 Omcers of the league who have been active during the past success full season co1nprise Attorney Clar- ence V. Balahda, president; Dr.. Matthew J. Colney. treasurer; At- torney Joseph P. Alishausky, secre- tafy, and the trustees, Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis and John Brl1zas.
 A complete list of all committees is as follows:
 Onacers: Chairman, Attorney Clarence v. Balanda: treasurer, Matthew J. Colney; secretary, At- torney Joseph P. Alisheusky; trus- tees, Albert Francis, John Bruzas; publicity, Michael Sheron.
 Advisory board: John w. JenuSai- tis, walter Pitcavage, Anthony Jorli- kas, John Dauisavage, John OrtntaS, William Mazaika, Charles Lesky, Anthony zubraS, Peter Adams.
 Banquet. Committee
 General committee: Attorney Clarence Belanda, Dr. Matthew Col- ney, Attorney Joseph AlishauSky, AL bert Francis, John Bruzas, Michael Sheron, John Jenusaitis, John Daril- savage, Joseph Bender, William Mazaika.
 Music: John Jenusaitis, Albert Francis, pr. Matthew Colney.
 Refreshments: John Danisavage, John Bruzas, John Jenusaitis.
 Decorations: Michael Sheron, John Bruzas, Albert Francis, Jo- seph Alishausky, pr. Matthew Col ney, Attorney Clarence Balanda, William Mazaika, Joseph Bender, John Jenusaitis, John Danisavage.
 Tickets: William Mazaika, Joseph Bendler, John DanisavAge, John Jenusaitis, Michael Sheron, John Bruzas, Albert Francis, Attorney Joe seph Alishausky, Dr. Mathew Col ney, Attorney Clarence Balanda.
 Publicity: Attorney Clarence Ba~ landa, Michael Sheron, Attorney Joe seph Alishausky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09
BROOKLYN NEWS

Preparations for the annual outing of the Assunta Society were begun at the monthly meeting of the or- ganization last night, when it was decided to hold the event June 18th at the Bradley Orchard at the cor- ner of Bradley and Highland Ave- nues. Vincent Mature, prominent in local Italian circles, was named general chairman of the committee on arrangements and preparations were begun immediately to attract wide interest.
 The program will include boccL and other sporting events, concert refreshments, and practically every- thing of outdoor interest.
 In addition to MT. Mature the committee comprises Giovanni Par- iele, president of the society who is serving as honorary chairman, An- tonic Ciminera, Ambrose Maggi, secretary, Salvatore Ippolito, Gio- vanni, Taglia, Peter Angelicola, Ro- sario Betllino, Pasquale Carpml AL belt Montesi, John Favaie, Luigi D'Antino and John Roberti.
 To Enter Race
 Members of the Itam A. c. voted at their regular meeting last night to re-enter the Italian American Society baseball league and to be represented at the first meeting of circuit managers tonight. The Itam team ion the title last season and the organization has the same con- fidence in it's representative athre- tes, The first movement towards the reestablishment of the team was made when Bob Martin and Romeo Vitarelli, were appointed co-mana- gers. Peter Augelli presided at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09

when cxienuating circumstances in- dicated this course to be advisable.
 "scores of warning cards have been issued in the past in an ef- fort to bring about better coopera- ton in the voluntary ol,servancce of laws. However, with improved econ- on1ic conditions and with Q rising disposition to take unfair advan- tage of this considerate policy, the letter of the law must now be en- forced.
 'Henceforth, wardens were in. structed to let the courts decide cases of fish and game law viola tio1s," Rose declared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09

meeting which was largely attended.
 Plan Breakfast
 Mothers Day, Sunday May 9th, will be observed by the Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with a Communion breakfast in the parish hall after the 0:30 o'clock mass.
 Auxiliary Dance
 Final preparations have been made for 8 dance tomorrow night at Nemunas Hall, 4s Green street, under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary to Sylvester J. Stokes Chapter of the Lithuanian. .AineTi- can legion. The event will be at- tended by large delegations repre- senting many local other veterans organizations. Dancing to the music of the Merry-Makers or- chestra will begin at 8:15 o'clock. Refreshments will be served.
 Duces Entertainment
 The Duces club will sponsor an All-Star revue and dance tomorrow night at the auditorium of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Peter Augelli is chairman of the ticket committee, assisted by John Quinytiliana. The stage program, to be followed by dancing, will begin at 8 o'clock. Students Dinner. Dance
 The annual 'dinner-dance of the Lithuanian Cathode Students Asso- ciation will be held at the Elton Hotel Saturday evening, April 17th. The committee charge Is headed by Mis- Hedwig Stulginskas presi- dent of the Association, assisted by Alexander J. Alexis, Dr. Frank Hill, Natalie Plangas, Alice Stase-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09

issued today by Chief Game War den Thomas E. Rose.
 All county game wardels, assem- bled here today to receive new tn- structions effective with the open ing Of the trout season on April IS, were advised that . policy of leni- ency toward cases of deliberate vio- lstions had been abandoned.
 During the depression" Chief Warden Rose stated "the state game warden force was instructed to use discretion particularly when unemployed were found fishing or hunting without licenses. Issuance of warning cards was recommended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09

William Jokubonis, president of the Lithuanian Citizens Political club, recently injured making re- pairs at Venta Hall, has shown complete recovery.
 Banquet April 24
 More than 100 couples are expects ed to attend the annual banquet of the L. I. P. bowling league which will take place Saturday evening, April 24th ct St. Joseph's hall, when as usual upon these occasions the activities will begin at 8.3O o'clock and last until about s a. m. Sunday. The af1airs is one of the most pop ular bowling banquets held in and about the city and in addition to the regular league bowlers there IS usually a great demand on the part of outsiders for reservation.
 The league comprises 60 bowlers who roll on 10 teams, with sched- ule nights el1livened by all separate groups In moral and good natured sports rivalry. The speakers for the banquet will include all team cap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-09
Assunta Society To \
 Hold Party In June

Vincent Nature Named Chairman For Annual Outing
 at Bradley Orchard. Games to Feature Program
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-13
Mems 1888 House Slipper

Pullman styles in all leather slip
pers and Brown Everette style. All
sizes.
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Sturdy 100 and i.29 shoes in black
and brown. With long wearing
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Boys Comfortable Tennis Shoes

Brown, black or white shoes stur-
Oily made for long wear. All sizes
to large g.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-11-02

PASSING DUEL
PROMISED ON
VIKING FIELD

Wide open football, with
every pass in the books as
the chief offensive weapons,
will be seen Friday night
when Holtville high school
tackles a favored Brawley Wildcat
eleven in Holtville.
Coach Noval Walker gave out new
pass plays in preparation for the
Brawley game and stressed pass
defense for it was El Centres for
ward tosses that defeated the Vik-
ings last Friday night.
Brawley nigh school also planned
to open up against Holtville as the
Wildcats too we're upset by a pass
ing attack in Calexico. And it was
the weakness on pass offense that
kept Brawley deep In its own terri
tory during most of the game.
Three second string players threat
ened to take over varsity posts IN
the Holtyille lineup and Coach
Walker anticipated a switch in the
backfield.
Jack Knight is pushing Holtville's
$50 pound center for the varsity
post, Gordon Brown Is threatening
at a guard post and Orville Wright
may soon take over Holmes job at
end.
Brawley will depend on the same
lineup that has started each game
thus far in the season.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-11-02
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHlCAGO. NOV. fDP1 An
nouncement that the government
corn loan on the 1897 crop will be
so cents a bushel. doomed corn flu
lures on the Chicago board of
trade today aud prices shot up two
cents.
However, the stimulus wore off.
and only the December future re-
tanned much Of the advance.
At the close corn was 4 to IL
cents higher. wheat "a cents low
er. and oats h TO p cent higher.
Details of the loan are to be
made public within a few days. A
small number of loans were made
at So cents on seed corn last year.
40 cents in 1895. 55 cents in 1884
and As cents in 1888. This years
crop will be the largest in several
years, according TO estimates of p
562,000,000 bushels against the sub
normal yield of 1,529,G00.000 bus
hels last year.
Wheat was not affected by the
activity in corn. and prices were
subject to extreme weakness.