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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
PERMITS GRANTED
 NEW CASSTATIONS
ZOning Committee to Give Final Approval on Sub-
 mission of Plans

Two permits for gasoline service stations were granted at . meeting of the board of zoning appeals last night at City Hall, with both per- mits subject to submission of plans for approval.
 Antonio Genua is granted a per- init for erection of asservice station at the northwest corner of South Elm and Union streets. Plans must be approved later by the board, however.
 Similarly Max Bram is granted 8 permit to erect a service station at 45 Brook street Tn this permit, how ever, is a two-year duration clause, appended, it is understood, because of the narrowness of the street and because opinion of board members is that they should not allow any permanent construction there, pend- ing development of the trafac regu- l&tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Dividend

The Sperry Corporation, of which the Waterbury Tool com- pany Is a subsidiary, has declared a dividend of 60 cents, payable December 9 to stock of record December IS. The dividend is on voting trust certificates. A similar amount was paid in eptember
 The local plant has experienced an exceptnally busy year and has been engaged in filling govern ment contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
IngebOrg Lodge

Mrs. Alma Malmgren was elect. ed to the presidency of Ingeborg Lodge, order of Vasa, during the annual meeting of the chapter held last night at Moose hall. The complete slate will be inducted during exercises to take place Jan-, uary 18th.
 Other officers elected were: Vice-chairman, Selma Larson; rec6rding secretary, Signe Larson; assistant recording secretary, An- fla Mattson; financial secretary, Ellen Anderson; assistant finan- :ial secretary, Ada Anderson; treasurer, Hilda Anderson; chap ain, Mary Cedarholn; master of ceremonies, Anna Thomas; assist vnt master of ceremonies, Lena 5arIstrom; inside guard, Alma Anderson; and outside guard. Clara Thyren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
New Stamp

A new three-cent commemo rative stamp, in honor of Porto Rico, was received and placed on sale today at the local post office. The stamp was first placed on sale at Porto Rico, November 26.
 Stamp collectors will be inter- ested in knowing that 10000 of the new issue are on hand at the local post office. More will be ac- qutred if there is demand for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Pleads Guilty

James Doran, 37, of Cheshire, pleaded guilty in Hartford fed- eral court yesterday to an infrac- ton of the postal laws, and was given @ suspended jail sentence of three months. He was charged specifically with demanding pay ment of @ bill, in writing, on a postcard sent through the mail. He was placed on probation for a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Parent Teachers To
 Entertain Children
Event Set for Wednesday, December 22-BasketbaII
 Equipment at WOOdtick School Repaired
WoLcoTT
Correspondent: Mira Claude V. Badger-Tel S.OS6s

Wolcott, Dec. 1O.-The Parent Teachers association held a bust. ness meeting and Christmas party at the Woodtick school Tuesday night. Charles r. Browne, presided at the meeting. Mrs. Rose T. Klitka reported on the sale of tickets on 8 turkey held before Thanksgiving. A sum of $45 was realized which will be used to purchase gifts for the children's party Wednesday, December 22, at 1:30 p. m.
 A room in the school building which has been set aside as a Health Room" to be used in the case of children who are taken i'll during school hours, has been re. decorated and refurnished. Furni- ture has been donated by Mrs. Rob- ert A. Wakelee and Mrs. J. Ar thur Bergen. Chintz las been pur- chased by the P. T. A., with which Mrs. Edward Garthwait has made pillows, drapes and @ couch~cover. It was voted to purchase @ blanket for this room. Miss Ellen Hunt, teacher, in behalf of the school, expressed their thanks for this use- full room.
 Miss Ellen Hunt ana Miss Rita Fitzmaurice, teachers, were appoint ed to purchase the gifts and Mrs. Frank German and Mrs. Grant Outrimm to assist in arranging the gifts. A committee of two was ap- pointed by the president to pur- chase candy, which will be sold by the teachers at proper times and the money to be used to purchase equipment for both the interior and exterior of the school. This commit" tee is comprised of Mrs. Frank Ger man and Mrs. Gyant Outtrim. At the close of the business meeting a musical program was presented by pupils of the school.
 This program included the follow ing numbers: Duet, Way Down on Che Farm" by Nelson Dingwell, harmonica and Harry Kumanski; violin solo, Home on the Range" Harry Kumanski; guitar solio, "Old Black Joe" Philip Wilsonl vocal solo, "You'll Never Go to Heaven" Charles Olver; tap dance, Charles and Mildred Oliver; medley of airs, harmonica, Nelson Dingwell; tap dance, Charles Oliver. Gifts were exchanged among the members and a luncheon was served, the table being tastefully decorated in red and green and with Q miniature Christmas tree as the centerpiece. The luncheon was in charge of Mrs. Edward Garthwait, Mrs. Charles Browne, Mrs. Walter Smith. Mem bers and guests present were: MT. and Mrs. Charles P. Browne, MT. and Mrs. Elby Boulanger, MT. and Mrs. Edward Garthwait, MT. and Mrs. Walter Smith, MT. and Mrs. Kumanski, Mrs. Charles H. Tyrrell, Mrs. Frank German, Mrs. William KIiLka. Mrs. Grant Antrim, Mrs. Allen Ft aser, Mrs. Louis Oliver. Mrs. William Oliver, Mrs. David LaBeau,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
SPOTLIGH7TNG
 Brass City News,
Girl Injured

Catherine Agnes Kingston, 8, of 3 Pembefton street, suffered cuts about the left eye early this afternoon when struck by an automobile at Pleasant and Pemberton streets while on her way to school. The car was driven by Manuel J. Alves, of 180 Baldwin street.
 The girl was given emergency treatment at St. Mary's hOspi- tal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Made Chief

Frank P. Crean, a native of this city, son of MT. and Mrs. James Crean of 47 Walnut street, has been appointed to an important government position as chief patrol inspector at Houlton, Me-, according to information received here today.
 MT. Crean has been with the service in the immigration de- partment at Newport, Vt; pre- vious to his recent appointment, and was formerly associated with the local Chamber of Commerce and Credit Rating Bureau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Claim. Fugitive

Detectives yesterday afternoon took custody of Richard Court ney, 24, of Boston, who had been held by local police and re- turned him to Manchester, N. H., where he was wanted as an escaped prisoner. Courtney escaped from . county jail in New Hampshire in 1881, after completing only part of a term imposed for breaking and enter ing.
 Patrolmen Joseph Delaney and John Pannone arrested Court. ney Sunday night on suspicion. He was questioned by detec- lives and admitted Q criminal record. A check.up showed he was sought in New Hampshire as an escaped prisoner and authorities of that state were notified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Patents

James R. LaVigne, of Water bury, and Howard F. Reichen. bach, of Waterbury, were among those to whom patents have been granted, to the former for 2 belt buckle, assigned to the Waterbury Buckle O., and the latter for 8 llpstick holder, as- signed to the Chase company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Stole Doctors Bag

Allan Watt. S6, charged with the theft of several bags of in- Struments owned by Dr. Edward H. Klrschbaum, local medical examiner, was given . contlnu- ance to Tuesday by Judge John F. MoGrath In city court today. Part of the testimony In the case was heard.
 It Is alleged that Watt stole the doctors articles from ihs car last Saturday. He Is also charg- ed with resistance, having al- legedly battled Oiflcer Patrick Hobart when being brought to the police station . few days RgO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Danish Brotherhood

Hans Nissen, ST., of Naugatuck, was elected to the presidency of the Danish Brotherhood at @ re- cent meeting of the chapter held at Foresters hall, and was also named chairman of the annual Christmas party which takes place New Years day. The in- stallation ceremonies, 1t was de- cided, will be held January 18th.
 Other officers elected were: Past president, Hans Harder; vice president, Hans O. Nissen, Jr.; secretary, John Nissen; conductor, Frank Rosenback, Jr.; inner guard, George Hansen; outer guard, Lawrence Jensen; and trustees, Carl Anderson and Jens Clausen. The treasurer will be named at the next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
PAPERS FILED

Certificate of incorporation was filed at the office of the town clerk today by the Kween Kotton of Con- necticut, Inc, of 142 Bank street. With $2,000 capital paid in, there will be 100 shares of stock of no park value.
 The concern, described as nanu- facturer and retailer of dresses and all other articles of womens ap- parel, was Incorporated by three New York residents, David Lapidus, Alexander s. Levine and Edict A. Leerburger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Fraud !!

Charged with filing a fraudulent certificate of naturalization in order to obtain an old age pen- sion, Antonio Mendillo, "A, an alien of this city, was given @ 30- day suspended jail sentence yes- terday when raraigned in federal court at Hartford. He pleaded nolo contendere before Judge Edwin s. Thomas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
To Help Hospital


 The annual Christmas party of the Women's club was held at the Woodtick chapel, Wednesday after noon. The business meeting was presided over by the president, Mrs 0. V. Badger. It was decided to sew for the Waterbury hospital ct the January meeting. This will be an all-day meeting and will be in charge of Mrs. Robert A. Wakelee and Mrs. Grant Outtrim. Mrs. Charles H. Tyrrell and Mrs. Charles E. Myngheer were appointed Q com- mittee to secure @ rubbish burner. Mrs. Charles H. Tyrrell, Mrs. Le- land Smith, Mrs. Charles Winters, Mrs. Frank German, Mrs. Grant Outtrim and Mrs. Walter Smith volunteered to tack a quilt, the pro- ceeds to be given the club. This will be done at the home of Mrs. Walter Smith Thursday, December 16.
 Mrs. 0. Nelson Cole and Mrs. Charles Winters reported on the dolls and r1iittens which they had purchased for the club and which will be given to the children at the day nursery in Waterbury. Numer- ous other gifts of dolls, toys and clothing were added to these by members of the club. Mrs. Earl Snyder and Mrs. Frank German are the members in charge of the pre-. sentation of these gifts. After the adjournment of the business meet. ing the members enjoyed a party. Games were played. Christmas carols were sung with Mrs. Grant Outtrin leading and Mrs. Edward Garthwait as pianist. A most at. tractive luncheon table had been arranged by Mrs. Charles D. Win. ters and Mrs. Maurice Goodson who were in charge of the party. The table was decorated in the red and green of Christmas with Q small lighted tree as the center piece. While at luncheon gifts were exchanged.
 Two new members, Mrs. Elmer Symonds and Mrs. Jessell were talk. en into the club. Members and their guests present were: Mrs. 0. Nelson Cole, Mrs. Charles D. Winters, Mrs. Frank German, Mrs. Jessell, Mrs, Charles H. Tyrrell, Mrs. John Wes- ter, Mrs. Grant Outtrim, Mrs. Carl G. Peterson, Mrs. Edward Garth wait, Mrs. Henry Perkins, Mrs. Le. land Smith, Mrs. Clayton Warner, Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Kenneth Warner, Mrs. Frank Lockhart Mrs. Elmer Symonds, Miss Esther Bron. son, Mrs. Gertrude Plumpton, Mrs. George Browne, Mrs. Louis Moss, Mrs. Charles E. Myngheer, Mrs. Maurice Goodson, Mrs. 0. V. Bad. ger, Miss Marjorie Warner, Orrissa German, Audrey Outtim, Ruth | Warner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Cases Withdrawn

Settlement was made today in the $500 civil action of Lucy w. Stone of Southbury against Louis Levy of Southbury, which had beel pending trial in the court of com- mon pleas. The case was with- drawn.
 Ethel Trosky Kenney today with drew her divorce action against Thomas J. Kenney, which had been awaiting trial, from the superior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
SCHOOL ATHLETE
 IS IMPROVING

New York, Dec. 10-(UP)-The condition of Victor Walak, 16-year- old high school athlete of Spring. t1eld, Mass, was reported improved today at the Medical center.
 Walk is suffering from a general infection of the bone structure of his body growing out of a slight injury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
AnsantaWae

First nominations for the an- nual election of officers on De- cember 23rd took place ct Q meet ing of Ansantawae encampment of Odd Fellows held last night at the chapter hall. It was also voted to send Q delegation to stratford, December 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

time joint installation ceremonies will be held for newly elected offi- cers of the Waterbury and Torring- ton chapters. Many visitors from all parts of the state are expected to be in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Lights Stolen

Lieut.. Detective Matthew Ba- landa today was Investigating a complaint by Thomas Drew, of Newark, N. J., that two fog lights, valued at $40, had been stolen from his truck. The vehi- cle was parked on Jefferson street at the time, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
FrQterTluL NeuUs
Unica Chapter

Fifteen new members were ini tiated at last nights meeting of Unica chapter held at Knights of Pythias hall, Ii East Main street, with Mrs. Mary Fuller, vice pres- ident, in charge. The annual elec- tons for the chapter will take place January 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

to his right hand. He has been treated in hospitals in Boston, Al- bany, and PittSfield, Mass. His sis- ter, Sophie, p, and brother, John have given blood transfusionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

A huge relief map costing $1,- 100000 is planned for the 1889 Golden Gate International Exposi- ton. Built on @ scale of one inch to the mile, the map will encompass the eleven western states, an area of 1,l8o, Al square miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
WIN CASH PRIZES
 WEEKLY AWARDS
RULES

RULES
 1. Beginning Friday, Nov. 26th, and continuing to Thursday Dec 18th, there will appear daily in The Christmas Shoppers Gude superfuOus misplaced words, one in each of 6 ads appearing Page 16. These words are chosen from the 36 word sentence printed below.
 ?. This contest will be divided into weekly pc. rods of days each; each period beginning Friday and closing the following Thursday Each of the 36 words will appear just once during the week. Every Friday new contest will begin and new 36 word sentence will be printed.
 3. To compete for weekly prizes, you must find the ads each day in which one of the superfuous words appear, clip each ad and underline mark the word. Wait until you have the complete set of 36 ads and then assemble them in some novel manner Mail bring your entries to Christmas Contest Editor at the Office of The Waterbury Democrat.
 4. Each weeks contest closes on Thursday night and all entries for that week must be received not later than the following Saturday noon.
 5. Each week, three prizes of $5, $2 and $l re. spectivelv will be awarded to the three persons who submit the neatest and most novel correct entries
 6. Every Tuesday, the winners of the previous weeks contest will be announced The decisions of the judges will be final
 7 This contest is open to all but employees of The Democrat and members of their families.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Hawthorne Lodge

William F. Harvey will preside at a meeting of Hawthorne Lodge, Sons of St. George, to be held this evening at Foresters hall at which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Irish.Americans

The regular meeting Of the Irish American social club to be held tonight at Canadian Legion hall will be followed with a Christi mas social, President George T. Ryan announced today. The meet ing will begin at 8 o'clock followed by dancing ana entertainment with refreshments to be served later in the eveEing.
 Included on the committee in charge are o. Il. Daly, William Fitzell, John Lynch, Michael Fitz- maurice and Roger Connor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

Miss Dorothy M. Cole of Wood tick is spending a two weeks va cation with her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Cole at St. Peterburg, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
May Grade Playground

The board of education met at the Woodtick school Tuesday night. Business reported at the meeting was in regwfds Go the grading of the playground at the South school This is now completed and is prob. able the residents of that dis. trict will avail themselves of this new recreation center during the summer months. At this school a dry well has been made which is expected to drain and eliminate the water collected in the cellar, a con- dition which has prevailed at this building for some time. Other business was the repairing of the basketball equipment at the Wood. tick school and the taking under advisement the repair of other schools; checking up of the fire in- surance situation and installing necessary equipment.
 The board Is pleased to report that Wolcott pupils attending Cros- by high school ire doing excellent work, having marks between 90 and 100. Only one failure in one sub- ject is reported. Several members of the board will attend a school meeting in Oxford Center school to- night. There will be a general dis- cussion on schools as they effect small towns. The schools to be represented will be oxford, South bury, Middlebury, Prospect, Beacon Falls and Wolcott.
 MT. and Mrs. Julius B. Cowles of Hitchcock lake announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Louise Cowles, to Alfred Andrews, son of Charles Andrews of Spindle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

Mrs. William Aquilar, who under- went an operation at the Water- bury hospital, has returned to her home on the Meriden road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

Hill. No date has been set for the marriage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

Miss Ellen Hunt, Miss Rita Fitz- r:aurice, Corrine Bergen, Auldey outtrim, Nelson Dingwell, Harry Kumanski, Philip Wilson, Charles Oliver and Mildred Oliver. The next meeting of the association will be held the first Tuesday in Feb- ruary at 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Red Men

A social was held following the regular monthly meeting of Au- gusta stamm Lodge, United Order of Red Men, held last night at F0rrester's hall Routine business was transacted during the meet ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-21
BOOKWALTER LANDS
 AMPHIBIAN PLANE
 HERE THIS MORNING

Flying the White Pass Loering amphibian here from Skagway, Pi- lot Vernon Bookwalter landed this noon on the tailing flats of the Alaska Juneau rock dump Pilot Bookwalter was accompanied on his flight here by Mrs. Bookwalter and Merritt Boyle. The latter is CO., pilot for Bookwalter on the White Pass route tri-motored Ford plane.
 Coming to Juneau as passenger from Skagway in the amphibian was Mrs. Carl Hahn, formerly Miss Venetia Pugh, who is to visit at her old home in Juneau
 Pilots Bookwalter and Boyle made the flight from Skagway, primarily to receive their annual physical ex- animation from Dr. L. P. Dawes, and are to fly back to Skagway again this evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-21
NINO MARTINI SINGS IN GAY
 CAPITOL FILM
World Famous Tenor Or fers Many Selections as
 Dashing Mexican Bandit

Nino Martini, world famous sing ing star of radio, opera and films, comes to the Capitol Theatre for two days, in Pickford-I.askys spark ling romance, The Gay Desper- ado"
 The Gay Desperate" completely discards the conventional plot for mula for films starring famous sing CTS and tells a fast-moving TO- mantle story of gay and glam- orous Mexican bandido who sings his wa.r out of a succession of diff ficulties. saving his life and win ming the girl by the magic of his voice.
 Among the numbers sung by Martini in the film are The World Is Mine Tonight "Adios Mi Tier ra,' another original number writ ten by the singers accompanist Miguel Sandoval.
 The Verdi aria, Celeste Aida, '' is the highlight of the operatic music and three famous Mexican songs, "Cielita Lindo," "Lamento Gitano7 and "Estrelita' complete the star diversified repertory in the film.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-21
MRS. MARTHA CRARY IS JUNEAU VISITOR;
 ENTERTAINED TODAY

A six weeks visit with her daugh- ter, Mrs. G. F. Freeburger, is planned by Mrs. Martha Crary, who arrived in Juneau this week be present for the graduation of her grand- daughter, Miss Doris Freeburger, from Juneau High School.
 In honor of the recent arrival Mrs Earle Clifford and Mrs. Jos eph Meherin entertained at lunch con today at Percy's Cafe.
 Tn the fall, Miss Freeburger and her mother will travel south to Portland, home of Mrs. Crary, where Miss Freeburger is to enter Reeds College. Mrs. Freeburger will re- main in the south for some time visiting with friends and relatives
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-21

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-21
MAN-EATER HAS CUPID ROLE IN BENGAL TIGER'
Second Half of Coliseum Double-Bll Shows Wayne
 in Historic Western

Bengal Tiger" a Warner Bros. ipicturization of actual circus life and people, comes to the Coliseum Thea Ire tonight It is said to be pow erful in its realism and drama, yet simple and touching in it's un- usual romance.
 The setting in which most of the plot takes place, is real circus, inside and outside the big top, the special train and winter quarters, the side shows and dressing tents. Much of the drama centers around the cages in which the wild ani- mals are quartered. trained and ex- hibited. Real acrobats, aerialists, riders, clowns and animal trainers, famed in circus life, appear throughout the picture.
 Big, hard-bitten Barton Mac Lane, sinister menace of many a gangster film, plays sympathetic, heroic role in this picture, that of a fearless animal trainer
 Paul Graetz, famous German ac- tor, plays the role of the assistant animal trainer who gave his own life to save his boss. Don Barclay, famous of the Follies, has the part of a clown; Gordon Hart the role of hospital superintendent; Carlyle Moore, Jr., that of an ambulance driver, and Joseph King that of the owner of the circus
 Fremont Pass, in which General John c. Fremont staged decisive battle with Mexican forces before California became a state, is the locale for a furious fight between opposing forces in The Lonely Trail Republics thrilling histor- ical picture of Texas in Civil War days which brings John Wayne and other players also to the Coli scum theatre.
 Ann Rutherford, Cy Kendall, Yak ma Canutt Lloyd Ingraham. Jim Toney, Snowflake, and others head the excellent supporting cast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-21
ROBINSON, SCHUTTE
 RECEIVE LICENSES;
 AERONCA ALSO OK

Following their examination yes terday forenoon by Department of Commerce Aeronautics Inspector Hugh Brewster, Ray Robinson and Eric Schutte have received their licenses as approved mechanics.
 Robinson, who received his li- cense as airplane mechanic several months ago, was yesterday approv- ed as an aviation engine mechanic only Both are employed at the Alaska Air Transport shop, making three licensed mechanics connect ed with that organization, as shop superintendent Gordon Graham has long been licensed for both planes and engines.
 MT. Brewster also re-licensed the repaired Gastineau Flying Club Aeronca seaplane this morning, and the little plane is to be test-hopped this afternoon by Pilot Sheldon Simmons.