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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
WOMEN TO HOLD
 DUCKPIN PARTY
HOpeviIIe Community Loop Members to Banquet
 Wednesday

T71e Hopeville Community Club Women,s Bowling League will wind up their season with Q banquet Wednesday evening, April 2l, at O.i Hundred Inn in Southbury. Prizes will be awarded to high scor- CTS as follows: Mrs. James Cameron, first; Mrs. Burton Walker, second: i1rs. John Grady, third; Miss Mar Tea Austin, fourth: and Mrs. Les tt: Hayward. fifth. The team win ming high honors for the season in cludes: Miss Marilda Austin, Cap- tain: Miss Mary Mazzarella, Mrs. John Grady. Miss Anne Sweeney, rs. Fred Baker, and Mrs. George Baehr.
 Dinner will be served at 2 o'clock and anyone in need of transporta- tio is asked to get in touch with fl-s. Burton Walker.
 The committee arranging the af- fat. includes the captains of the teams, in addition to Mrs. Angelo Rotella and Miss Elizabeth Dwyer. IS. Ellis Akins, and the Misses Mar- and Candita MazSarella will bt in charge of entertainment. !. Officers of the league are Mrs. Burton Walker, chairman; Mrs Angelo Rotella, treasurer; and Miss Marilda Austin, secretary. 1
 The personnel of the teams clos ir.c; a very successful season fol- low:
 Captain Mrs. James Cameron; Mrs. Lester Hayward, Miss Mary I.yyer, Mrs. William Brooks, Mrs. Ellis Akins, and Miss Frances Pil- itowski.
 Captain Mrs. Burton Walker; Mrs. Fr d Boucher, Mrs. Michael J. Hy- land, Mrs. Edward Conway, Mrs. William Cink, and Mrs. Charles Aheern.
 Captain Miss Marilda Austin; Mss Mary Mazzarella, Mrs. John Grady, Miss Anne Sweeney, Mrs. Tr.d Baker, and Mrs. George Baehr.
 '7aptain Mrs. Francis O'Brien; Ms. Angelo Rotella, Mrs. Raymond F. ench, Miss Elizabeth Dwyer, Mrs, J. Veillette, and Miss Anne Grady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
SODALITY PLANS
 THREE-ACT PLAY
Lourdes Girls to Hold Com= muni0n Breakfast
 Mothers Day
quentlY pOrtrayS.

The Children of Mary Sodality held their monthly meeting We'd nesday, at the parish hall of Our Lady of Lourdes church. Definite plans were made to have combined communion breakfast, with the Holy Name society after the g o'clock mass Mothers day. The board of directors were appointed by Ger trude Rosa, president, to serve on
 the committee with the Girl Scouts of the parish to assist. The Crown
 ing of the Blessed Virgin will take place May g and a reception for new members will. also be held. More plans were discussed in regards to the three act comedy which will be presented at the Womens club May B. Name of play isis Per- kins". Refreshments were served after the business meeting. Misses Lena Barone and Angie Mazziotti were on the refreshment committee. Bingo was later enjoyed by all. About 60 members were in attend ance. Gertrude Rosa presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Girls Club To Hold
 Jackstones Tourney
Over 600 Expected to Compete in Novel Event for
 Youngsters Under IA Years of Age

der fourteen years of age and which will have over 600 entries, has brought forth, among other things, a long set of rules.
 If you think the game is simple affair, glance at the following list of the fine points" of the game.
 Fouls: Falling to catch the tosser on descent; failing to pick up the proper number during toss; during toss, allowing tosser to touch play ing surface, clothing or body (except the hand used in tossing and catch ing): touching any other jack while attempting to grab a certain one or group of jacks; using both hands in play. (The other hand may be used as receptacle for jacks out of play and for arranging jacks in palm before tossing, as in "tensD; mov- ing the feet appreciably in the opin- ion of the judge to gain 8 better stance at the table or changing sitting position after 8 scatter; in items" or logging, failing to catch in palm all jacks that were tossed from palm when several must be tossed together: failing to begin a turn with theh proper stunt (which is the one on which the contestant previously missed).
 A "scatter" is the act of throwing the jacks upon the playing surface with a continuous hand and arm motion. If one or more jacks fall of playing surface they must be placed tan inch from edge and at least three inches apart by the judge.
 "A s.toss" is the act of throwing one jack upward and catching it again before 1t touches something.
 A ''grab' Is the act of gathering and picking up the proper number of jacks while the tossed jack is still in the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Clock Shop Bowlers
 Honored At Banquet
Cash Prizes Distributed at Waverly Inn Party Last
 Nght-Ray Won BOmel Postmaster

The distribution of cash prizes to members of the mixed bowling league of the Waterbury Clock Company featured the banquet last evening at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. Toastmaster Ray Won Bomel pre- sented the awards.
 Among those attending were: May Dillon, Ann and William .Brillis, Marion Kalick, Florence Carey, Julia Skeranick, Nick Longo, Charles Muccino, John Ascenzo, Mona Bar Der, Ralph Ventresca, George Beh- an, Jimmie Barber, Bob White, Marge Fallon, Daisy Dillon, Francis Mazaraski, Rose Colwell, Pauline Wiggins, Helen May, Raymond Kozen, Keno Murphy, Tony Mur- phy, Ruby Plrrdy, Thomas Dillon, Mary Shea, Raymond Won Bomel, Ruth Von Bomel, John McCriStle, Mae Clark, Henry Despins, Mary Lupica, Joe Lupica, Lucille Burns, George Moore, Theresa Helie, Ro- land Boucher, dna Brosseau, Rich ard Cyrus, Clara Palombo, Bob Palombo, Marion o ODonnell, Thomas Carroll, Sarah Graziano, Frank Mordino, Peggy Doyle, Thomas Brown, Alma Squires, Victor Kearns, Florence OLosky, Al Pierce, Agnes and Joseph Barsi, Dora Case, Eu- gene Casey, Peter Valaitis. Leonard D'Andrea, Martin Zucca, John Jac- ovino, John Christine, John Mucci, Mickey Breen, Margarite D'Ambrosi, Louis Martin, Marie Mott, Charles Mott and Peggy and Fred Lawlor.
 The Ingersoll Mixed League ofi- cers incluce: President, Ray Van Bomel; vice-president, Mary Shea; secretary, Thomas Carroll; treas urer, Gene Casey.
 Prizes were awarded to the fol- lowing: 1st place, Yankees, Captain Ray Van Bomel; 2nd place, Tigers, Captain Nick Longo; 3rd place, Cardinals, Captain Henry Despirls.
 Girls high three, Ruby Purdy, Al; Girls high three, Mary Shea. BPS; Girls high average. Dora Case, 89.
 Mems high single, Joe Borsi, John Mazurek, Nick Longo, 151; Mne's high three, Martin zucca,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
ALICE HURT ADO ! ] DAMAGES
Naugatuck Woman Asks S5,OOO for Christmas
 Auto Mishap


 A serious automobile accident last Christmas night at 8:30 forms the basis of 8 $5,OO0 civil action filed today in the court of common pleas by Alice Hurtado of Naugatuck against John Lasky of Beacon Falls. The plaintiff claims that the de- fendant was under the influence of liquor at the time of the collision, which occurred on the Naugatuck- Beacon Falls road. <, @
 Attorney Irving W. Pasternak drafted the complaint for the plaintiff, which sets out that the plaintiff was riding in an automo- bile operated by Lewis Sellinger of Naugatuck when the Lacky car crashed into 1t. The, plaintiff alleges that as a result of the injuries re- ceived she will suffer with . pernaa- nent limp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

3s7;i Mems high average, Ray Van Bomel, 110.
 Averages
 MEN-Ray Van Bomel, no; Will liam Brillis, 109; Louis Martin, .108: John Mazurek, 108;. Martin zucca, 1O8; Henry Despins, 107; John Mucci, 106; Joe Barsi. 1o6: Nick Longo, 105; Mickey Breen, 103; John Ascenza, lO2: Frank Mordino. 1O1; Charles Muccino, 100; John Jacovino, 100; John Christina, 99: Ralph Venterrsa, 96; Pete Valaitis, 94; Joe Lupica, 90; Leonard D'An- drea, 90; Fred Lawlor, 90; Thomas Carroll, 90.
 GIRLS-Ruby Purdy, 93; Mary Shea, 91: Dora Case. 8s; Marion Gilmartin, 88; Ann Barsi, 82; Mae Clark, 30; Julia Skirkanick, IS; Marie Mott, ,7s; Florence OLosky, 7S; Florence Carey, '7T; Edna Brous- seau, IT. f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Your Literary Digest notates.

Your Literary Digest notates. One out of every five men and one of every fifteen women have been tattooed For 161 years swallows have returned to the monastery ruins at San Juan Capstrano, near Los Angeles on March 19, St. Josephs Day. They depart October 23, San Juan Day. New England manufac- tred 90 per cent of the nations textiles in 1900 but to- day only accounts for 25 per cent the South gaining what the North lost President Franklin D. Roosevelt was spanked when youngster. The 1887 pay roll for major baseball will total $320OO00 The dairy industry in the U S. A. today is bigger than the steel business automobile manufacturing. Allerges account for the largest group of chronic sufferers in the United States An alergc person is Representative one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
JUDGMENT FREES
 NAUCATUCK MAN
Theodore KarabanOwski ExOnerated of Blame in
 Recent, Mishap

Judge Patrick B. 'o'Sullivan in superior court today entered def endent,s judgment in the l5,0OO civil action of Anthony Giancarlo of Naugatuck against Theodore Karabanowski, also of Naugatuck. The judgment exonerates Karaban- owski of any blame in the crash which caused Giancarlo serious in- juries.
 Judge O'Sullivan finds, in his memorandum of decision, that the crash upon which the suit was based was not caused by the defendant, but rather by one Sheridan, who collided with the Karabanowski car prior to the time that Giancarlo was knocked from his motorcycle.
 The memorandum of decision by Judge O'Sulliyan comments that the proximate cause of the plaintiffs injuries was the negligence of Sher- idan. He crashed into the Karaban- owski car and caused the latter to swing across the road and into Giancarlo. who was on 8 motorcycle. Judge O'Sulliyan says that the def- endant cannot be held liable for damages, even though the plaintiff was himself free from contrihutary negligence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Strictly personal. Ina Ray Hutton and her MeIodears will be the attraction week from tomorrow night at Hamilton dancetOrium. My thanks to Adju tant Peter Costigan for his kind letter behalf of the Disabled American Veterans It's always pleas to work with your chapter, Pete. Mrs. Edward Seaver would deeply appreciate gift of some easy chairs in good condition which could be used for the First Methodist Episcopal Camp Ground House. The Camp House is very much in need of some living room furniture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Tall Tower Topics
Good Evening.
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

FISH STORY Whats all the commotion about? Just that pop caught six trout, The other day himself and rod he took, Spent the day in a Berkshire brook Mom said goodbye to him at the door, These fishing trips longer make her sore. f' Time was when nice dinners were spoiled, a Steaks and chops she so nicely broIed. Now at fishing time she goes down town to dine, While the old man patiently casts his line. She's learned how to listen to the same fish story When he arrives home diapidated with his quarry, Slightly dishevelled bit dirty and grim, Boots caked in mud, but whats that to him! Knee-deep in stream, what more could he wishl But the little home has to fry the of fish,
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
HAWAIIAN COFFEE sLUMPs

Honolulu (UP) - The only coffee plantations in the United States may be abandoned unless federal subsidies are available. A minimum of 6 cents . pound Is necessary for survival of the industry, according to Louis J. Macfarlane, president of the Kona Civci club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Pensacola Bay.
 a. Treatment of disease by sun rays.
 3. Southern India.
 {. English author. 7 5. A maxim, or any short or significant saying. T 6. Sahara.
 2. Ohio, s s. One In which candidates for elective offices arc nOm- mated. ~ 6. Below.
 a0ss The officer in charge of Military Police.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
a plane.

To an ordinary person, one who shall be classified here as non investigator" the game of "jack- stones, or plain jacks, is usually regarded as a simple affair played with a rubber ball and a few stones or their metal substitutes.
 This outlook on the game, how ever, seems to be erroneous. A blackstone" tournament which will be held under the auspices of the Waterbury Girls club for girls lli1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
POLICEMAN, GETS FIGURED

Pittsburgh (U.P.)-Police Lieuten- ant Morgan OBrien, through no fault of his own, added a touch of the slapstick to performance of his regular dutes. Investigating burg lary in wholesale house, he fell in a flour bin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Shades of the Shepaug. Litchfeld residents it is reported in the press somewhat concerned with the that the old Shepaug railroad running between the county seat and Danbury, will be scrapped in the immediate future It the first inkling had that anything but freight might be over the branch line of the New Haven road In the good old days though, especially in the summer tme the Shepaug transported many yacatonist to the Litchfied hills. Those were the days when the trains met by tagecoaches and also by special coaches for the towns then two hotels
 the Hawkhurst later the Berkshire and Phelps Tavern still operating after more than 100 years of offering there were two trains arriving at Ltcheld One came ir about noon the other along about 630 o'clock. And sometimes in summer Saturday nights there would a later train Then on Sunday night there would be grand exodus of the folks from New York and Fair
 field County. There was much excitement around
 the railroad station what with carriages coaches wheel
 ing and backing whips snappng peoples voices raised in greeting and farewell, Ltchfeld may do without the Shepaug railroad today, but not back in the mellow old days of the beginning of this century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Aping the horrors of war in its most ob- jectionable early-morning form, the Jun gletown army corps, comprised of mem bers of the St. Louis zoo "Simian Roper tory Theater," presents lifelike tableau of what every soldier thinks any bugler
 looks like at the hour of reveille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Reserve your seat early. .. When the new Great Lakes Exposition opens at Cleveland May 29 you'll be just of millions pushing through the gates during the 1O1 days and nights Florida plans an exhibit there costing $5OO,OOO. It will include plete orange grove. The history of gardening will be traced by five-plot exhibit. The Midway that such attraction last year has had its face lifted for the new show. Judges in the spelling bee must be able to spell in both English and American due to variations in spelling. For the trailer fans there will be trailer city of the entrances to the exposition. 12 gigantic murals, depicting The Mak- ing of Nation are being prepared for the show by Juan B. Larrinaga, world-famous designer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Whats your favorte bird. Up here in Connecticut
 blue just blue jay but ornthologists have dis different every bird Wisconsin for example the bue-jay is whiskey-jack Similarly screech owls become ktenheads Bumbebeedi clippers, didappers, and butterbows are bufflehead ducks, why we don't know. .. Down in North Carolina heron is an "old cranky, while in Texas it becomes Hong Tom" and in Maryland "wop" In Manitoba the blue goose is wayy black. The cuckoo is called 'chow-chow' and kow-bird Here in Connecticut the black duck is called "nigger-duck'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
BEHIND THE SCENES
 WASHINGTON
-N a0DliEY BUTCHER Democrat Washington Corre-
 spondentl

How Much Prestige, If Any, The Supreme Court Lost By Wagner Decision Is Blurred By Partisan De- bate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

In an effort to make war seem even more hideous than usual, these preternaturally solemn campaigners are all set to carry the battle orders through whole barrage of cocoanuts, bananas, or other monkey missiles with a dispatch-rider's proyerbial
 devotion to his duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Just one of those things. Here's story, pass ing one, of human interest and kindness. It was layed to the Tower and we not breaking any con
 dence in passing it along to you. A few days ago little girl found sleeping in the cellar of central block, homeless and hungry and pretty shabby. John and Ralph BloOdgoOd to it that the young ster was placed in proper hands where she would be treated kindly Further than that they found job for the girl and also supplied her with proper clothes So nod and extra beam for the BloodgoOd brothers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

Between asteriSks. Jim Lord of the Leavenworth High faculty has been greatly missed the past two weeks Attribute illness to his absence. Hugo Wberg's weekly program via WATR Sunday afternoons from 415 to 430 IS receiving splendid favorable reaction It's the best Sal vation Army radio offering sponsored here Joe Nelly and Idrs Aderson constituting committee of First parishioners assigned to interview Superintendent Of Police William J. Roach to if better arrangements cannot be made with the bus company to improve the parking problem around the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
City Prepares For Annual Observance
 Of Memorial Day
Addresses in Schools; Church Services, Parade Radio Broadcast Among TiighIights of FOur-Day
 Program Arranged By General Committee

The opening ceremonies in ccrl- nection with Waterbury ex-service- mems and the general publicss ob- servance of Memorial day will be held tomorrow afternoon when vet- erans of three wars visit the local schools to address thousands of youngsters. Plans for four-day celebration program will be com pleted at the final meeting of the general Memorial day committee at the state armory tomorrow night. Captain Peter Fox, grand marshal, will issue shortly the official gen. eral orders pertaining to the parade planned for Monday morning.
 Radio Program
 Following the street demonstra- tion a special radio broadcast is being arranged by 8 committee headed by John P. Barry, com mander of the Waterbury chapter, D. A. V. It is planned to have spe- cial exercises in the Hamilton park pavilion broadcast over station WATR. The program with the list of speakers will be announced to- morrow.
 The features of the observance as arranged by the general com mittee of which Captain Thomas White is chairman, include addresses tomorrow afternoon in the various
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
SMALL AUDIENCE CREETS WPA UNIT
Symphony Or h e s tr a Gives Excellent Concert;
 Director FOti Praised

Before lamentably small but very enthusiastic crowd last evening at the Wilby auditorium the Bridge port WPA Symphony orchestra, one of the best musical organizations of any import which has been heard in Waterbury in some years, pre- sented a well balanced program ot the better known compositions of Wagner and Tschaikowsky, plus two modern descriptive pieces by Coates and Douglas Moore.
 Excellent Work The feature of the concert last evening was the Tschaikowsky "1812 Overture" ill which the 30 Bridgeport musicians were support ed by some 20 members of the local WPA band. Director Frank Foti has done an excellent job of developing the WPA musicians into a function ing orchestral unit and 1t is regret table that so many Waterbury mus ic lovers were not on hand last evening for the presentation. The soloist last evening was Miss Emily Roosevelt of Stamford, a so- prano who has appeared with the Philadelphia orchestra and who is well-known in Connecticut concer, circles. She sang the following numbers with the orchestra:
 "Dish Theure Halle" aria from '"Tannhauser," "Or Sai Chi Lon ore" and aria from Mozart's Dor Giovanni" and the Bird song from I'll Pagliacci."
 Complete Program
 The complete program of the or. chestra was as follows:
 Overture from the Opera "Tannhauser" .......... Wagner
 (a) Prelude to Act 1, from "Lohengrin" ........ Wagner (b) Prelude to Act III, from ''Lohengrin" ........ Wagner IntermiSSi0n
 Andante Cantabile .. Tschaikowsky
 (a) The Three Bears .... Coates (b) Circus Parade ........ Moore ''Waltz of The Flowers"
 Tschaikowsky Overture "1812" .... Tschaikowsky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
ois of the City.
 Oratorical Contest

schools of the city.
 OratoricaI Contest
 Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock me- the annual oratorical contest for school children will be held in the state armory. The committee in- cludes Colonel William J. Shanahan, Major Newton Alexander, Mrs. Lura Dutton, Mrs. Thomas O,Neil and Duncan Rose.
 Sunday afterno nat 5 o'clock me- morial services will be held in Trim ity church. The masses of the col- ors will take place shortly before the ceremonies open. Fred Seidel, senior vice commander of Capser Davis post is in charge of arrangements. Preceding the church services Span ish war veterans will assemble for exercises at Hamilton park.
 Memorial Mass
 Monday morning at 8 o'clock a memorial mass will be celebrated in the church of the Immaculate Con- ception. At 9 o'clock the various veterans organizations will assem- ble at the Soldiers monument where tributes will be paid the memory of Civil war veterans. When the parade gets underway it will proceed to the Freight street bridge where honors will be paid to Spanish war vet erans. Ceremonies commemorating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
FATHER DEVINE'S 7.
 CLAIM RIDICULOUS
Negro Spiritual Leader Mentioned in Public Cath-
 Olic Lecture Series

A crowd gathered on the Green last night to welcome the Catholic Campaigners for Christ who came in their lecture bus to deliver their third of series of talks, this time on Christ: Who Is He?" The speak CT was Marius Risley. The director of the work, David GoldStein, pre- sided and answered the many queS- tions solicited and presented.
 MT. Risley said that "the most important doctrine of christianity is the Divinity of Christ. Around that belief the faith of Catholics, their love of their church, their obdience to the pope, bishops and priests in matters of faith and morals; their belief in the sacraments and liturgy centers. Therefore we apostles to the man in the street declare our church to be 'Christ-o-centric. By the term Divinity we mean that Christ is God"
 After setting forth arguments from the Bible, as history that cannot be successfully refuted," af- tre citing claims of Christ Himself to be God, the speaker said-"such claim by Father Devine' is held, and rightly so, to be blasphemous as we'll as ridiculous. But none, save those who crucif1ed Christ, those who have perverted concept of God, of the prophecies, of their fulhllment in the life and works of the Son of the Blessed Virgin would so designate Christ"
 The fourth address of the series will be delivered on the Green next Wednesday night. David Goldstein, the speaker, will talk on "The Iconoclasts and Mary"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 27-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island - Showers tonight probably clearing. Friday morning
 Massa chusetts - Showers tonight probably clearing Friday morning. Cooler in west portion.
 Connecticut Showers tonight probably clearing Friday morning. Slightly cooler Friday in soutn Portion.
 When a bandit held up two women near, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he fired at one of them. the bullet penetrat- ed seven of her fiounced skirts but failed to go through the eighth, and the wearer was unharmed, so the bandit gave up in disgust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
Remarkable Interest
 In Encyclopedia Sale
Shipments of Valuable Books Exhausted Within Few
 Hours Public Appreciates Rare Bargain Offer

The Worlds Popular Enclycopedia being distributed by The Democrat must be a wonderful value. We have not even been able to make a guess at the number of sets of these books we might sell. Order after order has been sent in to Chicago for volumes one and two and 8 few hours after their arrival we have been sold out. A shipment arrived Saturday morning and was sold out in few hours Saturday afternoon. Every day this week further ship ments have arrived and not copy of volume one or two was left at closing time last night.
 We do not expect any further shipments of the first two volumes to arrive before Saturday. Just as soon as we learn of the number of