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The Washington times., 1937-01-08
Show at
The Howard

From New York comes another
musical revue, Everybody Swing" !"
opening today at the Howard The
ater.
A cast of Harlem's outstanding
favoriteS makes up this sizzling
show.
Some of those featured are
Babe Mathews, Johnny Hudgins,
David and Goliath, Ruskin and
Norman, Fenwick and Cook, and
the Rivers Chambers Orchestra.
On the screen is Gold Diggers
of 1887" with Dick Powell and
Joan Blondell." Midnite show
Saturday with reserved seats.
The Washington times., 1937-01-08
STORY OF A FAILURE
AdoIph Zukor Coming Here
For January y Premiere;
: Flu Stops Ken Murray
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

gracious letter of appreciation from Frances Starr pro
vides the that "The Two Mrs CAROLS will close ndet
nitey at Pittsburgh Saturday night perhaps forever
Back of this story of failure for play which had its Amer
lean premiere the National Theater last week, after
ming full in London another story of playwright
dissension.
Perhaps is best told by E. P Montgomery, who adapted
the original Margaret WELLER script of THE Two Mrs CAROLS
The Washington times., 1937-01-08
ConneII Stors
In Civic Play

Sinclair Lewis is planning to
come to Washington for the last
days of rehearsal and opening
night of the Washington Civic
Theater's presentation, January
20, of his play, 1T Can't Happen
Here"
The casting has been completed,
Director Day Tuttle announced to-
The Washington times., 1937-01-08

day. Denis Connell, who has made
good in many previous local pro
ductions, will have the lead role
of DoremuS. Opposite him, as
Lorinda Pike, will be Jane Plum
mer Rice, director and teacher at
Mt. Vernon Seminary.
"It Can't Happen Here" has
played to capacity houses in New
York ever since opening there sev-
eral weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

POSTAL EMPLOYEES
HOLD CONVENTION
Local Man Named Fourth
State Vice-President at
Meriden Meeting

Harold Blacker Of Waterbury was
elected fourth vice-president Of the
Connecticut state branch Of Postal,
Clerks at the seth convention yes
terday in Meriden. Waterbury was
well represented at this convention
as well as at the State Letter Car
riers' association meeting which was
held in the same city and ut the
annual convention of the COnnecti-
cut State Federation Of Post Office.
Clerks, which was held in Middle
town.
Some 400 were in attendance at
the Meriden convention, at which
meeting a tribute to the late Com,
gresham Thomas Riley was made
by Patrick J. O'Neil, national Sec.
rotary of the United National As
ISOLATION Of Post Office Clerks, in
memory Of the deceased mans de-
votion to the postal employees Of the
United States.
At the Letter Carriers meeting q
resolution was adopted in favor Of
the six-hour day and five day
week, with no reduction in salary,
instead Of the present eigi1t-hour
day and five-day week. No local
men were elected to office at this
or at the Middletown session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

The funeral Of Joseph Denn1son
Welton took place yesterday af-
ternoon from his home, 1875 Thon1-
aston avenue, with Rev, Alison j.
Smith Of Grace Methodist church,
officiating, assisted by Rev. Samuel
Budde Of st. Pauls Methodist
Episcopal church. Burial was in old
Pine Grove cemetery, the bearers
being william Garrigus, Walter Gar
rigus, Bert Lane, Richard Minna-
man, George Piercey and Louis
Stevens.
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Bowen
Barden will take place tomorrow
morning from the Mulville funeral
home, 270 West Main street at 8:l5
o'clock to the church Of SITS. Peter
and Paul where high mass will
be celebrated at 8 o'clock. Burial
will be in st. Lawrence cemetery,
New Haven.
The, funeral of Mrs. Francewsco
Ciarleglio Will be held tomorrow
morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the
Maiorano funeral parlors, 267 Bank
street, to the church Of Our Lady OF
Lourdes where a solemn high mass
will be celebrated at o o'clock. The
burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The funeral Of Michael A. Austin
will take place Thursday morning
at 8:lS o'clock from the Mulville
funeral home, 270 West Main street
to sc. Margaret's church where a
solemn high mass will be celebrat-
ed at Q, o'clock. Burial will be In
Calvary cemetery. Lord Kitchener
post and auxiliary. will be repre-
sented at the funeral and will con-
duct q special service at the funeral
home tomorrow morning.
Members OF Lord Kitchener Post,
British War Veterans, will meet to-
morrow night at o o'clock at Holmes
avenue and West Main street from
which point they will proceed into
the Mulville Funeral Home to pay
tribute to the late commander. The
auxiliary will lalso take part IN these
services.
The funeral of Mrs. Paul Saliva
tore will take place Thursday morn
ing from her home. 723 Congress
avenue, at $50 o'clock. "A solemn
high mass viii be celebrated at the
Church Of Our Lady Of Mount Car
mel at 9 O'Clock and burial will be
In Cayary cemetery. 49,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
ROTARIANS HOLD
BIRTHDAY PARTY

The twentieth anniversary Of the
Rotary club Of Waterbury and the
Sand birthday Of Rotary Interna-
tional will be simultaneously cele-
brated this evening at the Elton,
at which time a dinner meeting will
take place for some 100 members
and wives from Waterbury and
several Connecticut towns.
The local organization will act as
host to club members from Naug-
atuck, Torrington, Winsted and
Thomaston, Waterbury being the
father Of these clubs. Other guests
from New Haven, Hartford, Bristol,
Hamden, Ansonia and Greenwich
will be present.
Raymond Knoeppel Of New York,
q former member of the Interna-
tional Board of Directors Of Rotary
will be the guest speaker this eve
ming. Morton Hall, district governor
was to have been guest Of honor but
will be unable to attend.
The members of the program
committee in charge Of the affair
this evening are listed as follows
Edward H. Davis, Louis Fitch, Will
liam M. Harris, Louis A. Walsh and
DR.. Henry Mason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
OBITUARY

WHITE-Mrs. Jennie B. (Morley)
White, rs, widow Of Chauncey H.
White, died yesterday at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. James G..
Smith of, Three Mill Lane In Mid
d]ebury. She was born in Spring
field, Mass.
Funeral services will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
at the Anderson funeral home, 70
Central avenue with Rev. DR.. John
N. Lewis officiating. Burial will be
in Riverside cemetery.
CASEY - Michael Casey, who for
so years was a popular resident of
this city, died last night at the
home OF his sister, Mrs. Molly
Keane Of Springfield, Mass, fol-
lowing a brief illness. Mr.. Casey Is
survived by three sons, John, Bert,
and Thomas, Of this city, two sisters
Mrs. Motley Keane Of Springfield,
Mass, ana Katherine Casey Of Long
Branch, N. j., and one brother
Thomas, OF Ohio.
e xnC UVQy WASl IculOtcO W tAle
Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West
Main street from where the funeral
will take place to the church Of Sts
Peter and Pauls, with burial in the
family plot at Calvary cemetery.
The time and other details will be
announced later.
GRACE - Edward F. Grace OF
IA Baldwin street, died last night
at st. Mary,s hospital. He was born
In ireland and had been a resident
Of Waterbury for the past 20 years
He was vel. known in the Baldwin
street section, where he has always
resided. He saw active service In
France. Mr.. Grace was about As
years old and was Ill for only a few
days with pneumonia.
He Is survived by his wife
Bridget Wall Grace; one sister
Mrs. Agnes Cation Of Washington,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
DOC'S.ATTACK ON
CHILD DESCRIBED

Two civil actions are on trial In
the court Of common pleas today
one before Judge Edward j. Finn,
and the other before Judge Miles +.
McNiff and jury. Both are asking
5000 damages.
Judge McNiff and the jury are
hearing the claim Of Margaret
Sprague against Sarah L. Valentine,
which Is based on a fall on icy stairs
February 16, 1895 at II Glenridge
street. The plaintiff was a tenant
at the house which is owned by the
defendant and negligence Is alleged
in not clearing the stairs Of danger.
Monagan and Monagan appear for
the plaintiff, with Carmody &,
Thoms defending.
Expected to be completed early
this afternoon Is the suit of Con-
stance Fowler against Hans G. Ros-
enbeck, Anna P. Rosenbeck. Otto
L. Wangeman and Ona E. Wange-
man. The plaintiff is a minor and
suit Is brought by her father, Earl
Fowler. 1t Is claimed that the child
was attacked and permanently dis
figured by a dog owned by the de-
PENDANTS, May 6, 1896. The dog is
kept at 6 Short street and 1t is
maintained that the plaintiff Was
neither teasing nor tormenting the
animal. Attorney John F. McGrath
and Attorney Joseph G. Guilfoile
represent the defense, with Attor-
ney U. q. Church for the plaintiff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
Foreclosures


Four foreclosure actions we're In !.
stituted In the court Of common
pleas today, and one was brought
in the superior court. Three Of the
suits were entered by the Hole.
Actions are: Hole against Albert
Lariviere and Samuel Holczer, prop
erty on Robbins street: Hole
against Estelle Thayer, property at.
So Coolidge avenue: HOLIC against
John Fiftal and others, property at
81 Transit street; Colonial Trust Co.
as trustee Of the WATERFOWL Epis-..
copal Church against Donate Mar
gitto and others, property on east
side Of Vine street; and City Of Wa
terbury against Harleigh 8. Hill.
property on east side Of Sheldon
street, assessed at $3.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

A slow and steady increase in the
local WPA personnel has been felt
during the. last three work periods,
the Democrat learned today, and 1t
Is estimated that during one Of the
periods the total number Of men
working on outside projects drop
ped below the $50 mark.
Despite the fact that replace
ments are made through the well
fare department ONCE and the state
headquarters In New Haven as soon
as possible, the general figures in
connection with the total number
Of men working shows that private
employment Is steadily taking men
away. <
Spring Program
The, PWA program in the state
begins to function more actively In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
|HANLON FUNERAL
RITES ARRANGED
Newton Terrace Man to Be
Buried thursday; Heart
Attack Fatal

Funeral services for the late Jo-
seph r. Hanlot1, 40, who died sud-
denly last night from heart at
tack while driving his car across the
West Main street bridge, will be held
Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock
from his home, Il Newton Terrace
to the Church Of the Blessed Sacra-
ment where q solemn high mass Of
requiem will be celebrated at 8
o'clock. Burial will be in the family
plot IN old st. Joseph's cemetery.
Mr.. Harlon was well known
throughout the city and Of recent
years was engaged in the manufac-
'tnre Of envelopes with offices on
Meadow street. He was a native Of
Waterbury and had resided here all
his life.
He Is survived by his wife, Eliz-
a5eth Herlikoser, two aunts, Mrs.
James A. Gaffney and Miss Mae
Scuily. both Of New London, and
two cousins, Marie and Josephine
Birney Of this city.
+ Mr. Haflloil was apparently strick-.
en- rs he was driving along West
Main street. His wife who occupied
the front seat Of the car with him
did not realize that anything was
wrong with her husband until the
Ito headed towards West Side Hill
after crossing the bridge. It struck
the car Of Dr.. Arthur'sA. Johnson
before she could bring 1t to a stop.
Or. johnson had noticed the car
bearing down upon his own and
stated to police that he realized
something was wrong with the driv-
e..
DR.. johnson examined Mr.. Hanlon
at the scene, as did also DR.. Thomas
Cottiero. He was then removed to
the Waterbury Hospital, where upon
admission at 1925 he was declared
dead. Medical Examiner Edward H.
Kirschbaum was summoned and
stated death was due to heat at
tack.
Motor Patrolmen John Mcdonnell
and Alfred Oyerton were near the
scene and investigated. They re-
ported that Mr.. Hanlon's car was
proceeding slowly at the time 1t
crossed the intersection and went
into the side Of DR.. Johnson's car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

There win be named: Talent Scent and
oeson the paying customers would under
stand The ening title The tau then centerd on what
Talent scou?" best definition was: He's somebody VINO
Hollywood lot Of mcvesruck no-scods VINO planned ply
oWnw h 4 +.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
FUNERALS

{ Military funeral rites for James
J. Cronin, took place this morning
from the funeral home Of Arthur j.
Lunny, IS Central avenue at $3.50
o'clock to the Church Of the Sacred
Heart where a solemn high mass
Of requiem was celebrated at IL
o'clock with Rev. Henry Quinn, cele-
brant; Rev. Albert j. Callahan
deacon, and Rev. Frederick Schaf-
fer, sub-deacon. During the cere-
mony a special musical program was
presented with Joseph H. Lezotte as
s6loist. Previous to the enterancc
Of the procession to the services
Bugler John Bredice rendered the
church call and later at the ceme-
terry, taps. Burial took place in old
st. Joseph's cemetery with commit
tai services by Father Callahan.
The military delegation included
Sergeant Byron, Corporal Sullivan,
Corporal Codano, private, first class,
Bagley, Privates Mature, Norman
and Graci.
The funeral Of Mrs. Adeline A.
Lanoue, wife Of Lieutenant Walter
A. Lanoue fthe fire department
took place this, morning at $3.50
o'clock from the funeral home OF
Arthur j. Lunny at Is Central ave-
nue. to the church Of the Blassed
Sacrament where q solemn higt
mas sof requiem was celebrated al
Q o'clock by Rev. Joseph M. Murphy
with Rev. Edward l.. Morrison, dea-
con sand Rev. Francis J. Barrett
sub-deacon. Rev. John Conner
chaplain at st. Mary's hospital was
seated in the sanctuary. Buria
took place In Calvary cemterys with
committal services by Father Muir
ply.
The pallbearers were M aurice
Noonan, Joseph vourassa, William
Henderson, Seth Fredericton
George McGrath and Thomas
Mcmahon. ~
The funeral Of Mrs. Margaret
O,Brten was. held this morning al
8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville fun
eral home, 80 West Main street Il
SS Peter and Paul's Church where
q solemn high mass Of requiem wa.
celebrated at 8 o'clock with Rev
James Goods as celebrant, Rev
Francis Murphy, deacon, and Rev
Thomas p. Mulcahy, sub deacon
A special musical program wa!
presented with William OBrien a.
soloist. Burial took place In ths
family plot at Calvary cemetery
with committal services by Father
Murphy.
The pallbearers were John Koran
Matthew Geary, Fred johnson
Thomas OBrien, Thomas Brick anc
Edward Grady.
The funeral Of Frank Guglielms
took place this morning at 8:1s
o'clock from the Mulville funera
home, 270 West Main street to Oul
Lady of Lourdes Church, where .
solem high mass Of requiem we.
celebrated at 9 o'clock with Rev
Joseph Valdambrini as ,celebrant;
Rev. Rocco Nadile, deacon and Rev
Edward Farrell, sub-deacon. Buria
took place In Calvary cemetery witt
committal services by, Father Nadile
The pallbearers were Michael A
Roso, Domenic Rosa, Rocco Donat,
Mecca, Jerry r. Covello. Vita San
tarierso and Jerry w. Caveilo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
Business Revival
In City Continues
Reduction In Forces
Present Registration Shows Unofficial Count Of $50;
Drop of zoo Within Few Weeks Several Projects
~ Expected to Signalize Arrival Of Spring

the spring months and 1t Is at this
time that WPA men are transferred
to that type Of work In suburban
districts. with the PWA drawing
from the rolls on one side and pri-
vate employment taking men on
the other, there Is the probability
that In the next few months the
number Of employable men on the
direct relief rolls at the welfare de-
partment win show sharp de-
crease.
It was also learned today that
two new WPA storm sewer projects
got under way on Linden street and
Second avenue. The largest job be-
ing done at the present time Is the
sanitary sewer project on lower
South Main street, where special
crews are at work all the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
NaleeF VglIlcIieu
on ByDad5eny Il.


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neTQtlc disturbances IA children the
ten stories badly goW-upyou get ob master
monies Milton Be openly admits that gags
COMICS but that didn't
start calling himself burglar until others Bualo the
o. nine shocking aacs Tin recent week),
has organised acanpan which ought get the Nobel prize for
reinstatement and Nelm according to the author
itcs win be concentrated On, 1Gashetsr rsI
White annoying elnemaeess
IN the Cnb l West SIND set She making cracks during
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends, relatives and neighbors. In
particular, Waterbury Fire Dept
Engine Co. No. 4, and the girls In
the office OF the Waterbury School
Dept. for their beautiful floral Of
and sympathy extended US during
our recent Bereavement the death OF
our beloved brother, William II.
Donahue.
(Signed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

d. c., one brother, Michael.
The funeral viii take place Thurs
day morning from the late home IA
Baldwin street at Sis o'clock to the
church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton, where a solemn high mass Of
requiem will be celebrated. Burial
will take place In new st. Joseph's
cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

Shomen could do wall motto Of the cbser
walton Of Maurice Evans star Of "ichard NJ The only certain
have denounced by the type Of muir
it's worth The new motoring laws Just
d we mean unotorist most The revons
plain the spedernon the pedestrians much right to the streets
as s-k'stfst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

The always interesting Amelia Eaart announced that she expe
20 Az rd te world Immediately remembered all
back when covered their OF the sooe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-23

At cost of $16,00O,0O0 a railway
will be constructed from Chungking
to Chengtu, in Szechwan province.
China. the work to be completed In
two and one-half years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24

ran down numerous false leads until we came to the record of a boy baby born to Miss Elaine Foster. That was your mother, Tom. She died when you were born.
 'But her parents were still liv- ing and we managed to locate them. They still didn't know that she was your mother because they didn't know where you were. But they knew who the father of their Elaine's child was. They directed us, to him. Confronted with our evidence, your father admitted every thing"
 Tom still can't live with his father Nor call him Dad. You see, the older 'Mr. Dolan" had 8 wife and children before he ever met Toms mother. That was the reason for al the secrecy.
 But, nevertheless, Tom gained what he had hunted.--a home with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
BLUE SKIES

If could paint the sky deep blue AS Mother Nature loves to do, I'd like to be lark and sing And make Gods holy temple ring The mist and fog that snugly lies Along horizons dark'ning skies Is only there to hide the blue From sparkling frost and shining dew, So that tomorrows artists will Be painting poems on the hill Show me the way and give me sight To see the beauty of the night To love the Painter of the sky Whose palettes bright with precious dye. May all the colors used by Him Remain so skies will never dim.
 GEORGE L. LEE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
FISHER SUGGESTS
 SECTIONAL STUDY
Highway Commissioner Proposes Committee in
 Various Localities

Suggestion that the local citizens trafiic committee formulate sub- committees for study of conditions in single localities was made yes. terday by Samuel Fisher, chairman of the state highway safety con- mission, who attended Q meeting of the local committee in the Chamber of Commerce building. He said that if 8 committee were named in each secion, such as Brooklyn, Washing ton Hill, Bunker Hill, and Mill Plain, they would be well acquainted with the trafic necessities of that particular area, and consequently qualified to offer helpful sugges. tlons. Major John M. Burrall, chairman of the committee presided.
 MT. Fisher extolled the work of the police department and traffic committee in Waterbury during the past year, in cutting down accidents and making for more safety. He spent a large part of the day at police headquarters inspecting the records of the accident squad, and paying particular attention to the methods used in tracking the recent hit-and-run drivers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
CHIN LACERATED IN AUTO MISHAP Rubber Company WOrk-
 CTS Car Goes Over
 < Enlbanknlent 4
Special to The Democratl

Naugatuck, Nov. 24.-Enroute to work at the U. s. Rubber company early tbis morning, Anthony Skirs vainis, 25, of Auburn street, Nau- gatuck was painfully injured when the car he was driving went over an embankment on May street. He was taken from the car and brought to the Waterbury hospital in the Naugatuck community ambulance.
 Authorities at Waterbury hospi. tai reported that the mans condi. ton is not serious. He sustained a chin laceration, and injury to the left shin. There is a question of internal injuries. He was admitted at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
How Vague Clues Helped

Tom Dolan's father was a veal thy manufacturer in 8 New England city with "bridge" part of its name. The mother of Tom Dolan was dead. She had died at childbirth. Tom had been born out of wedlock.
 "We suspected that from the start if you'll excuse me for saying so" Eisenberg told Tom as he recounted the successful search. "Thus, in looking through births of Oct. 31, 1907, we were on the lookout for cases of unmarried mothers. We
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24
Protestant Churches
 Uniting For Service
Public Invited to Thanksgiving Worship Tonight at Grace M. E Legion Auxiliary to Aid Needy Families
WATERvlLLE
Mrs. Rs W. Henion-l7s6 Thomaston Ave.-TeL s-54ss

|, was a guest of the Everyman'S Bible class of Waterville at the Grace Methodist church Tuesday evening. The meeting was attended by members of the Bible class and their friends, and MT. Wityak pre- senteC a most interesting showing of moving pictures taken by him on various trips. The pictures were of Nassau, the Island of Bermuda
 and Havana, Cuba, and of special interest to the children was a Wal ter Disney comic tallie.
 The pictures were both education al and interesting and Q large ma
 jority were in color, adding greatly to their effectiveness. At the conclusion of the meeting, refreshments were served. Joseph Caroii, entertainment chairman was in charge and he was assisted by the Ladies' Aid society.
 At the recent meeting of the Cas-
 per s. Davis American Legion Auxiliary, 1t was voted to fill a Thanksgiving basket, for one of Waterville's most needy families. It is necessary to have all coil- tributions of food taken by either
 Mrs. clifford Northrop of 139
 Chester avenue or Miss Christine
 Dadario, 1885 Thomaston avenue,
 not latter than this evening, so
 that the basket will be ready for
 delivery before Thanksgiving day.
 French West Africa is greatly in- creasing its imports from America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-24

Waterville, Nov. 24.-A Union Thanksgiving service will be held this evening at the Grace Metho- dist church at 7:30 o'clock.
 Rev. Alison J. Smith will be in charge of the service assisted by Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church.
 All are welcome.
 The congregations of the Episco- pal church, the Waterville Union church and the Methodist church will unite for this service of Thanks giving.
 Bridge Results
 In the Tuesday afternoon tourna- ment of the Waterville Cornell Bridge club, conducted under the direction of Mrs. John Moriarty at Foresters' hall, the top scorers were-North and South, Mrs. James Largay and Mrs. Joseph Montam. bault 381h; Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. William Dunlavey, 32h
 East and West: Mrs. Leon Tot ten and Mrs. William Murphy 34is; Mrs. Charles Caffrey and Mrs Ward Henion, 33h.
 The official standing is as fol. lows: Mrs. Leon Totten and Mrs Timothy Ferris, 1751a; Mrs. Charles Caffrey and Mrs. Ward Henion, 171 Mrs. Ralph Grain and Mrs. James Duncan, 168; Mrs. George French and Mrs. 0. Arthur Dubois, 1671s.
 Bible Glass Meets
 William Wityak of Stafford street