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Evening star., 1937-12-10
COL. LARKIN TO SPEAK
Washington Military Engineers
Society Meets Decem Der 20.

The Washington Post, Society of
American Military Engineers, will
hold its December luncheon at the
Army and Navy Club at 1890 pm.
Monday, December 20, with 1t Col
Thomas B. Larkin, Corps of Engineers,
as guest speaker.
Col, Larkin, who was district engi-
neer at Fort Peck for four years, dur
ing which he was in charge of con-
struction OF the Fort Peck Dam, will
discuss the engineering phases of that
project, Reservations should be made
through Maj. Victor V. Martin, Corps
OF Engineers Reserve, secretary-treas-
urer of the post, National 2520, branch
1891,
Evening star., 1937-12-10
YOUNG PEOPLE TO HEAR
MISS RANKIN ON PEACE
Episcopal Fellowship Forum to
Discuss Topic Following Sum
day Evening Speech.

Miss Jeanette Rankin, former
member of Congress, will speak on
War and Peace" to members of the
Episcopal Young Peoples Fellowship
at forum and panel discussion at
6:45 pm Sunday in the assembly hall
of Rock Creek Parish, at Third and
Allison streets NV.
Following her talk panel of six
will discuss her topic. The panel Is
composed of Mary Stuart, Charles
Waldecker, Robert Morris, Dorothy
Jones, George Christy and Andrew
Burnet.
William Hendrix, president of the
Young Peoples Fellowship of the Do
cese of Washington, will be chairman
of the forum.
Evening star., 1937-12-10

Germany has an "eat more fish"
drive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

On Thursday evening, the well known sportsman and entertainer, Harry x. CaShin, will present num- Der of his own entertainers includ- ing Miss Marion Dooling, Miss The reSa Bouffard, Tom Stange, Cashin's Milky Way Quartet, Louis Jannetty, Anna Mae Dooling and William O'Brien.
 Miss Anne Egan, celebrated so- prano, who is one of the city's most accomplished artists, has consented to appear and render number of selections as only she caf sing them.
 Rev. Richard Morrissey, pastor ot St. Marys church in Union City. announced that on Friday evening a "Bingo" Party would be held in the basement of his church, the proceeds of which will be turned over to the erection of the new parish church ia Prospect. This affair is held every Friday evening for the benefit of St. Mary's church and the members of the new church appreciate the kind offer of the Union City parish- toners to turn the money over to them.
 Harold Berger is chairman of the entertainment committee, and is assisted by Emil Toscano and James Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Libr0ry HOnOrs
 Alice Kingsbury

slias Bronson Library will be closed fer one hour tomorrow in memory of the late member of the board Of agents Of the library. Miss Alice Kingsbury, who died yesterday. The flag over the library will fly ae haif- staff until the time of her inc tcrment tomorrow morning at 11:9o o'clock.
 Surviving members of the board of agents met today and passed a resolution on the death of Miss Klngsbury. They will attend the funeral tomorrow morning in Q body. Miss Kings bury's term as member of the board of agents was to have expired July 1, 1888.
 The library will be closed from II a. m. to 12 m. tOmOr- row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
New Traffic System
 For Exchange Place
Metal Standards to Form Guiding Line to Atheists; | Tags to Be Placed Shortly on Cars of Offenders

changes which eliminated parking entirely at Bauby's Corner and created several other n0-parking zones in and about the center. Po- licemen have not given any tags for parking violations thus far, he said. having been instructed to warn the offenders. Issuance of tags will start soon, however, he said.
 The new traiac plan is made nec-
 essary by the heavy volume of traf1c
 in Exchange place and the several
 different streets through which trafac flows to the center. The standards will be 80 placed that cars con follow only definite routes in going through Exchange place, eliln- mating much of the present cutting
 and weaving in lines of trafic. Supt. Roach pointed out that no two drivers heading for South Main street from Exchange place swing left at the same point, thereby cree ating a danger for trafic coming from Bank street. Harrison avenue
 creates another traffic hazard, he
 said. The standards will establish
 definite places for all turns in Ex-
 change place.
 Parking of Naugatuck- bound busses in front of the Apothecaries
 Hall building has been eliminated, effective today. These buses now
 discharge and take on passengers on Bank street side of the building. Busses coming from Town Plot, how ever, will not use this stop but will proceed to the Kresge store, the reg
 ular Exchange place stop for this line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
STEAMER STANDS BY GERMAN SHIP

New York. April 15-(UP)-The steamer Subaldo reported to Radio Marine today that 1t was stand ing by" the stricken German freighter Borkum but heavy seas prevented the launching of life boats.
 The message said the German training ship Schlesien soon would arrive to direct rescue work. The transatlantic liner Bremen, report ing that the Borkum was in no im- mediate danger, proceeded to Cher bourg. France, after pausing at mid- night at the stricken vessels side.
 With her steering gear damaged and her plates opened admitting wa ter into the forward hold, the Bor- kum has drifted helplessly since early Saturday morning.
 Mackay Radio reported that the master of the Exeter wirelessed the Borkum's position was about 2S0 miles west and north of the Azore islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
FAMOUS AUTHOR,
 EDITOR IS DEAD

Greenwich, Conn, April 5-(UP) Funeral services will be held Tues day for Talcott W. Powell, 36-year- old author and editor, who died at the Greenwich hospital Sunday mor- ming following an operation for Q ruptured appendix. Powell, former editor of the Indianapolis Times, is survived by his widow, Helen Ram ney Powell, a son, David; a daugh- ter, Edes; his parents, Dr. Lyman P. Powell and Gertrude Wilson Powell of New York city.
 The services will be conducted by Dr. Powell at Christ Episcopal church. Cremation will follow at Fernclif crematory, White Plains, N. Y. Powell was born in Lans- downe, Pa. He was graduated from Wesleyan university and in 1883 he became editor of the Indianapolis Times, retiring in July, 1885. He was also formerly connected with other Hcripps- Howard newspapers, includ- ing the New York World Telegram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
OWEN MOORE TO
 BE GIVEN HELP

Hollywood, April 5-UP)-Friends of Owen Moore, once-famous star of silent motion pitures and first husband of Mary Pickford, today came to his rescue at General hos pital where he Is under psycho- pathic observation following an as- serted threat on the life of his pres- ent wife and attempt to commit sui eide.
 His anonymous benefactors will go into court to seek permission to remove him to sanitarium, it was learned.
 The wife. Mrs. Kathryn Perry Moore, had him committed to the hospital Saturday. She charged him with becoming drunk and violent and attempting to slash her with a butcher knife, then cutting his own wrists. He had been in a private sanitarium previously, she asserted.
 Moore, 5l, married Miss Pickford, his leading lady. at the peak of his fame. She divorced him to marry Douglas Fairbanks, whom she di- yorced over a year ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
MASS FOR SISTER
 PLANNED TUESDAY
St Mary's Students to At. tend Services for Late
 Principal

An anniversary high mass will be sung at the church of the Immacu- late Conception at 8 o'clock tomor- row morning in memory of the late Sister M. Claudine, superior at St. Mary's convent for many years, and head of St. Mary's school from within short time after its estab- lishment to the time of her death.
 Attending the mass will be sisters from St. Mary's convent and the pupils of St. Mary's school. Reli- gious from other local conventS will also attend. The mass will be sung by Rev., Francis M. O'Shea, parish administrator.
 One of the best known educators in the state, Sister Claudine had the respect of thousands of Waterbur- -ians. Her death ended religious career that had been spent mainly in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
IBENEFIT PARTY
 FOR NEW CHURCH
Three-Night Carnival to Be Held This Week in
 Union City

The program for the festival to take place in the basement of St. Mary's church in Union City on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights was announced today by the committee in charge. The proceeds of the carnival will be used to meet ! the building expenses of the new St. Anthony's church in Prospect, which last summer was organized by Rev. Richard P. ,Morrissey, now / pastor of both the Union City and Prospect parishes. Interest in the coming festival has been spread statewide and 1t is expected that the event will enjoy large patronage each evening. Prominently listed among the ! awards are a building lot having Q 1 100 foot frontage on the main high way and which extends 200 feet in depth, and which formerly was con- sidered as the site for the church; a hope chest filled with useful and { valuable articles, and a wide as- sortment of other beautiful gifts.
 On Wednesday evening, Freddy Hall, one of Waterbury's outstand- ing celebrities and master of cere- monies, will make his initial ap- pearance. Mfr. Hall has won acclaim throughout the state since he came here few years ago. His brillance as an entertainer and his ability to make friends has resulted in his be- ing regarded as one of the most popular individuals to come to the city of Waterbury in 8 long while MT. Hall will introduce Miss Edith Bellotti, who is regarded in all cir cles as one of the city's outstanding pianists, and who has very graciously offered her services to this affair Miss Bellotti will introduce many of her own talented entertainer including Louis Rizzuti, Miss Tilie Crosse, Miss Barbara Byrnes, Jack Sheehy, Miss Helen Mansi, Miss Barbara OKeefe, who is a featured dancer on the Regina Leonard Re- view. Robert Brundage will sing a few numbers and play his guitar and Wilfred Dupre and his Prospect Hillbillies will entertain in their best cowboy fashion.
 Also included among the features of the evening will be Miss Ethe! Morgan, banjoist and Margaret Cocchiola, vocalist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
MTDDLETOWN IS
 PROBING FIRE

MiddIetown, Conn, April 5-(UP) Fire Chief Michael N. Lawton to- day investigated the origin of a slo,OOO blaze which destroyed two buildings at the Middlet0wn Coal O., Sunday and resulted in injury to two firemen.
 Superintendent of alarms John D. Hoar was overcome by smoke and suffered three cracked ribs when struck on the chest by a falling beam. Fireman John H. DriscOll was treated at Q hospital for a nose injury.
 The buildings, unused for nearly year, were to have been torn down this week. Sebastian Giardina, a contractor who purchased the buildings a week ago to sell after they had been knocked down, told authorities he believed the fire had been set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
JEWISH CHILDREN :
 GET AWARDS HERE

Mrs. Harry Reiss, secretary of the Daughters of Beth Israel, present. Hebrew Institute at the Passover cd awards to several Jewish chil- dren yesterday at the Waterbury exercises. Rabbi Moses D. Shein- kopf was the principal speaker and Abraham Matzkin opened the exer- cises. The program was arranged by MT. Enowich and Miss Pauline Wolozin.
 Children who read essays yester- day were: MaScha and Henya Sheinkopf, Ruth Klausner, Esther Kunofsky. Miriam Baltim, Henriet- ta Winkler. Asmath Schiller, Rose and Miriam Winkler, Oscar Mail man, Morton Tarr. David Goldman. Irving Swirsky, Bernard Leon. Eva Maron. Albert f1orenbein and Aaron Maron. Miss WolOZin accompanied at the piano for group singing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
TECH GIRLS PLAN
 SWIMMING DRILLS
Senior Life Saving Ratings Sought By Leaven=
 worth Mermaids

Some 50 Leavenworth high school girls who have passed junior life saying swimmers tests at the school, wiu practice for senior life saving ratings at Crosby pool each Tues day afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock, it was announced today by Miss Anne L. Morgan, girls swimming instruc- tor at the local technical school.
 The work at Crosby starting to- morrow, will be undertaken as an extra curricular activity. The usual classes will be held at Leaveiworth pool the rest of the week.
 The complete list of girls who will work out in the Crosby pool from now until the end of the swimming season was released today.
 Those who will try for the senior life saving award are: Louise Man. zelle, Dorothy Miner, Josephine Steinmann, Dorothy Taylor, Annette Bilodeau, Eva Ferro, Mary Hobbie, Ella Williams and Laura Seaver.
 Those who will try for the Junior life saving award are:
 Dorothea Cooper, Mary Churche- low, Helen Fournier. Amelia Cir vensky, Anna Merlak, Lillian Ca- paldo, Ann Mihaldo, Elizabeth Nichols, Anna Pawelchak, Pearl Schilling, Rita Stollar, Antoinette Ciriello, Sophie Kuzmich, Eleanor Merriles. Verna Verpillot, Margaret Williams, Agnes Adams, Helen Dr. kevis. Doris Walker, Yolanda De- Santis, Helen Gudonis, Margaret Yutzler. Dorothy Miller. Elnore Phil lips, Margaret Ricci. Mildred Pier son, Shirley Brown, Dorothy Beg ley, Helen Bottachari, Ethel Fitz- siInons, Doris Pournier, Vivian Mat son. Julia Vanni, Norma Cucola, Florence Yackel, Louise Rosetti, Doris SpieSs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
New RecOrdl

What is considered the biggest automobile conditional bill of sale ever to be recorded in Waterbury was filed this morning in the ofIice of Town Clerk Dora A. Egan. The sum of $344,844 and concerns the new fleet of buses purchased by the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company to take the place of the trolley cars which the public utilities commission has authorized for removal from the streets of Connecticut.
 The bill of sale Is from the Mack Motor Truck corporation to the OR, & L. The notes on the buses will matuure on April IS. 1922 and average almost ..000 apiece.
 The CIR. & L. company put buses on the North Main street. Town Plot line yesterday morn- ing. It will soon put new buses on the Oakville- Watertown lines. The fleet of new buses are being placed all over the state where the CIR. & L. has franchises on transportation routes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Suit Settled

Settlement was reached today in the litigation of the Stevens Davis company against the Com plete Service company, which had been heard in part in the court of common pleas. Damages of $500 had been sought for an alleged uncomplied-with contract. It was claimed that $245.7O was due the plaintiff. Attorney F. T. Healey ap- peared for the plaintiff with At- torney U. G. Church defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

Miss Lillian Judd of the office of clerk of superior court returned today from a weeks tour of She south. With . large party from other states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, Miss Judd went as far south as New Orleans, then began the re- turn trip. Miss Judd was the only one from this state who took the tour. The first step of the tour was taken by boat, according to Miss Judd, with the remainder by bus and train. All points of inter- est along the territory were viewed and explored, including flower gardens, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and several others. Miss JBdd stated that the recent flood has left Its indelible mark upon thu building of numerous south
 ern cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

A new plan of traffic control in Exchange Place was announced to- day hy Police Superintendent Wil- liam !. Roach. The plan, which will
 aclude the placing of metal stan-
 dards to form traffic lanes in sev- geral parts of the center, will be put into effect as soon as the new park ting regulations made necessary by the substitution of buses for troi- 1eys on the Town Plot-North Main street are working smoothly. Elimin- ation of bus parking in front of the Apothecaries Hall building was also announced. 6upt. Roach said today he was highly pleased thus far with the success of the parking rule
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Inventory Filed

An estate of e9,S72.85 was left by the late Mrs. Magdalene Schlag, according to an invetory filed with Judge Dennis J. Slavin in probate court today. Mrs. 6chlag died March 10.
 Property on South Elm street is Msted at $T600. A bank account at the Waterbury Savings Bank to- tals $90S.04. and one at the Water bury Trust co. totals e064.8i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Sign Ordinance

Passage of an ordinance gov erning the hanging and main tenance of signs fin the City of Waterbury will be recommended to the board of aldermen by a special committee which has been conducting hearings on the proposed new law during the past seceral week. The com mittee consists of Aldermen Charles F. SciullO, Edward J. Fitzgerald. Edward ,. Goldberg, George L. Kinugston and c. Dubois.
 The new ordinance would 0bIige sign companies to pay an annual license fee. Further more, persons having signs hung would be obliged to pay . fec and also to pay an annual amount to the city of Water- 4o pay for regular inspection by the bulIding inspectors de- partInent.
 The sign ordinance Is slmllAR Co other enes enacted In cities throughout Connecticut and various parts of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Steal S0

Thieves who broke into the bar Der shop of Antonio Cardinelli, 1902 Baldwin street, over the week. end stole $9 in change from the cash register. Lieut.. Detective Wil- liam F. Pollard said that entrance had been gained through a back window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Guest!

A hotel clerk who allegedly srac- tured a woman guests jaw with Q blow was given a continuance till the 18th in city court today. The man held is Al Crose, 30, night clerk at the Connecticut ho- tel on Center sereet. He is charged with assault.
 The injured woman is Nellie Chesnas. who has been a patient at Waterbury hospital since Saster Sunday, She told police that Crose struck her while they were at 8 party in one of the room sat the hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
DIVORCE, CHANGE
 OF NAME, ASKED

Divorce and change of name are requested by Ethel Montgomery Burns in suit instituted in super for court today against Thomas Burns. The couple was married November 22. 1927. Habitual intem- perance and intolerable cruelty are alleged. The plaintiffs maiden name was Ethel Montgomery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Fractures Leg

stephen Bowling, 5, son of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur F. Bowling of IS Herkimer street, is under treat ment at St. Mary's hospital for a fractured leg. He sustained the injury Friday when he fell while roller skating near his home. The boy, son of a member of the Wilby high school faculty, Is reported in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Pension Fund

The Waterbury Police Mutual Aid association is onsidcring . plan to increase the assessment paid by policemen for the organ nations pension fund. It has been suggested that patrolmen contribute ? per cent instead of the present I per cent.
 Several widows of former pO- licemen now receive pensions from the association, but the present funds are nearly de- pleted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
LATEST PIPE IS | MADE OF TOBACCO

Worcester, Mas, April S---(UP)-- A pipe that is sweet from tho first puff and requires no breaklng-in has been invented by Preston M. Hall, Worcester manufactures.
 Tn ehape. 1t is no different from other pipes. The secret of It's sweet ness is in the bowl. which itself is made from tobacco.
 'sThe bowl can't burn," boasts the inventor. 'The tobacco from which 1t is made is compressed so tightly that 1t is as solid as other materials which go into the manufacture of pipe bowls"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Fl. o. L. C. BRINGS
 FORECLOSURE

The lome owners Loan corpora ton today named Mary A. Garter defendant in a foreclosure action filed in the superior court. Property at 40 Anderson avenue Is involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

Congress passed the first corpora ton tax in America in 1909. The law taxed all corporations over $5 1000 and was passed before the income tax amendment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

Following mp an attack which forced Rebels from AlcaracejOs and saved valuable mercury mines at Almaden, Spanish Loyalist troops drove from PozoblancO and Villaneuva to trap the fleeing enemy at Villaharta, just outside Cordoba. LOyalists immediately rec newed their drive on Jadraque, north of Guadalajara; started a new campaign for BuFgOs from the Santander area, and another on M0tril on the south. Rebels suffered minor setbacks before Madrid. Meanwhile, Rebel revolts and unrest were reported at La Linea, Malaga, Tetuan and Tarifa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05

of promise allegation of . different sort than usual. He charged that before marriage his fiancee prom ised to give up smoking, but after marriage tailed to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
CIGARETTES DISRUPT HoME

Salinas, Cal. - (U.PD = Although married. Fillmore Bruce McNear, 20, has asked for a divorce on a breach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
NAUGATUCK

W0A6AN-In Naugatuck to answer phone in her own home. For pro. i&ss!snal man. Box 6, Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
High School Notes
CROSBY

CROSBY
 The members of the combined high school symphony orchestra will meet this evening at the Wilby au- ditoriurn under the direction of Floyd O. Evans of the faculty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Art CIylb

Tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock there will be meeting of the Crosby Art Club under the di- section of Miss Edith Patten of the Aculty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
GIee Club

grsg GIee Club
 There will also be session for the boys and girls glee club mem bers this evening at Crosby at TOO o'clock under the direction of Miss Alice Gibson. Prior to the session, at 6:45 o'clock, the members of the "A Cappella" chorus will hold a short practice session.
 VolIeyball
 Announcement was made at the school at the first session of the girls voileybail league, directed by Miss Florence Turnbull, starts to- day. All girls interested must sign up as soon as possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-05
Arg,ls staR

The members of the Argus statf met this morning in room 2o3 for . short business meeting under the direction of Charles Mccarthy of the faculty.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-02-18
GOSSIP

Bus being unjustly accused of
swiping a cake-Jin Kelly haunting
to Richland alone in his s'jalopie, :"
Wednesday night-The conduct of
certain couples on the bus being
subject to reprinand-Kirk receiv-
ing 1000 in his history test, as per
usllal-Lorena says she doesn't like
the Senior playa picture of fish
floating around with the title of
Junior Classify! My! Some of
those fish are too big to f1oat!-
SeeWal upperclass girls laying claim
to the younger generation, such as
Gubby Needham Con top of the
list), Jackson, Floyd Whitwer, Louie
Larsen, Bud Austin Nina Is some
what ahead by going for the big,
tail, handsome Whitwer lad-Mr.
Manousos says Siggy is "just too
cute for world" (HaVen't the Greeks
a word for it?)
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1937-02-18
WHO WAS THE OPPONENT?


Mr.. and Mrs. John Public had the
opportunity of witnessing as fine a
game as has been staged here tor
many moons. The team members
made their local debut in the new
suits. The newly purchased suits
looked very classy, as did the oppos-
ing team.
The Orange and Black team,
coached by Mr.. Harris, took it's OPP
ponent into camp by the score OF
"a to Is. At the half, the score
chalked up was 10 to 5. This VIC
tory theoretically assured the team
of crack at the county champion
ship.
The girls were less fortunate IN
their attempt to subdue their OPP
ponents, as they lost, So to 8.
The referees were Miss Jane REM
linger, of White Bluffs, for the girls
and MIR. Hasch, of Pasco, for the
boys. Mr.. Harris, of Hanford, was
the umpire.