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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
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Women s Club Chorus WiII Present Christn10s Program

4 gala Christmas program has been set for the meeting of the Waterbury Women's Club which is to. be held tomorrow afternoon ct the club house.
 Those in the chorus include: Mrs. George Bisset, Mrs. George Cashman, Mrs. Howard Coe, Ms, Pierre 0. CowleS, Mrs. Walter French, Mrs. George Grant, Mrs, Stanley Crater, Mrs. William Grier- son, Mrs. Lewis Merlin, Mrs. Henry s. Platt, Mrs. Ethan Pendleton, Mrs. Melville Slkiff, Mrs. Louise Won , Lott, Mrs. Frederick Van Valken- burg, Mrs. Elwood Thompson, Mrs, Clifford Wells, Mrs. F. T Leaven- worth, Mrs. John Walker, Mrs. Louis Wenzel, Mrs. J. Russell Putt nam, Mrs. Franklin Read, Mrs. Mer- win Bronson, Mrs. Carl Heebner, Mrs. J. R. Neill, Mrs. Forest Purin- ton, Mrs. Robert Ker, Mrs. Ander- son, Mrs. J. c. Bradley, and Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. Heebner is accompanist,
 There will be a Christmas sale followed by tea. Mrs. Harry B. Williams and Mrs. Roland Lincoln are in charge of the white elephant table. Christmas decorations ta- ble Is in charge of Mrs. Franklin Reed and Mrs. Howard Coe. Arr engagements for tea are in charge of Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt, as- sisted by Mrs. Louis Wenzel and Mrs. Louis Lougee. Tables are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
ConkLin-Hdrt NuptiaLs WiIL Be January EOent

1 of New York City, and for her bridesmaids, her sister, Miss Con- stance L. Hart, her cousin, Miss Elis- abeth Stilmann, daughter of pr. and Mrs. Edgar StillmGn of New York and Middlebury, Miss Gertrude Conklin, e sister of the prospective bridegroom, Miss Leonie M. Williams of Hillside avenue and Miss Harri- cite w. Phillips of Church street Her younger sister, Nancy Hart, will serve as flower girl.
 William R. Conklin of New York city will attend his brother as best man and the usherS will include 1 two brothers of the bride-to-be, Thomas M. Hart and Peter M. Hart, Richard P. w. SumIney of New York, and former local resident, Charles W. Belin of Waverly, Par Norman A. Walker of New York, Pierce Welch Gaines of Southport and H. Kelsey Wallace of New York city.
 Miss Hart, the granddaughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Henry So. bin Chase, and MT. and Mrs. Jay II. Hart of Waterbury, attended Saint Margaret's school, the Ethel Walker school in Simsbury and spent year in study abroad. She is Q member of the Junior League of Waterbury and made her debut in 1884.
 MT. Conklin Is 6 graduate of Taft school in Watertown, Princeton university in the class of 1927 and the law school of Harvard uni- versity Cambridge, Mass.
 The engagement was announced in July at Q party given by MT. and Mrs. Hart at Fence Creek cot- tage, their summer place ct Madi- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Weddings
Niagura Club To
 Sponsor Dance

The Connecticut club of Niagara university will hold its annual dinner-dance at the Three Cups inn ct Meriden, Connecticut, on Monday evening. December 27th.
 John Delbuono of sylvan avenue and Edward Jeausaitas of Chip- man street. chairmen of the com mittee, are in complete charge of the dance. Also on the committee are George Lanoue of Waterbury, Thomas Danaher of South Man. chester, John Kesne of Meriden and Joseph scully of New Britain.
 Members of the Massachusetts and New York clubs will Do hon- ored guests of the evening. The af- fair promises to be the largest Go be sponsored by the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Invitations were issued over the weekend for the wedding of Miss Suzanne Chase Hart, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Lucius Hart of Buckingham street and Madison, to Philip Hale Conklin, son of Mir. and Mrs. Leander Hull Conklin of 30S Park avenue, New York, and Madi- son.
 The ceremony will be performed on the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 8, at { o'clock at St. Johns Episco- pal church by the rector, Rev. pr. John Neher Lewis, and will be fol- lowed by Q reception at the Hart residence.
 For her maid honor, Miss Hart has chosen Miss Barbara O. Hoge
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they grow up, he said, but lack of good teachers proves Q handicap to this policy, he added.
 Mrs. Ralph Darlington, president of the chapter, presided ct the meeting which followed Q luncheon for mothers, students and alumnae arranged by the following com mittee: Miss Betsy Mitchell, Mrs, L. c. Bean, Miss Hilda Camp, Mrs, Thomas Smith, Mrs. Gilbert Kilduff, and Miss Edith Camp.
 Among mothers of present Smith college students invited to the luncheon were Mrs. Wooster Gam field of Frederick street, mother of Jane Garfield; Mrs. E. R. Stevenson of Eastheld road, mother of Sylvia Stevenson; Mrs. J. R. LaVigne of Tower road, mother of Barbara LaVigne; Mrs. s. Mclean Bucking- ham of Watertown, mother of Jose- phine Buckingham; Mrs. A. J. Campbell of Watertown, mother of Edith Campbell; and Mrs. Louis Schmitt of Meriden, mother of Lillian schmitt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Weddings
PKERsON-WIGMORE


 The wedding of Miss Janice Ben- ham Wigmore, daughter of Mrs. George Thomas Wigmore of Nauga- tuck and Merlin filling Pierson ot Cambridge, Mass, took place Satur- day afternoon at the home of the bride. Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor of the Naugatuck Congregational Church performed the ceremony.
 The bride wore Q gown of white satin was designed with 8 bodice of duchesse and rosepolnt lace, Q high neckline and long fitted sleeves of the same lace, Duchesse and rose- point lace formed 6 godet in the front of the skirt which terminated in Q long train. Her princesse lace was arranged in cap fashion and her flowers were Q shower of white orchids, bouvardia and maiden hair fern.
 Her cousin, Miss Marjorie Jack son, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James A. Jackson of Schenectady, N. r., was her only attendant. Her gown was of coronation blue velvet with which she wore Q sapphire blue velvet beret. Her slippers were in the same color and she carried American Beauty roses. M. John Tenton of Springfield, Mass, at- tended MT. Pierson as best man.
 Owing to illness, the bridegrooln's mother was unable to attend the ceremony. His aunt, Mrs. Henry Woodcock of Hamden, received with Mrs. Wigmore and the bridal party at the reception. Mrs. Woodcock was dressed in black velvet with Q corsage of gardenias, while Mrs. Wigmore wore coronation red crepe with shaded beading on the bodice and sleeves. Green orchids coinpris- ed her bouquet.
 MT. Pierson and his bride did not reveal the destination of their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Smith College President Addresses Local AAUW

margin in natural equipment usu- ally shown by country boys and girls In college, he said.
 The Smith college president re- marked that self-development was the key to successful education but that this factor has not been prop- erly applied by the educators, al- though 1t is well known. Freedom of children should be increased as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Independence Of small town girls and boys while young, was seen as better preparation for becoming good students ct college than that of the large city residents by Pres- ident William A. Nelson of Smith college, speaking Saturday before the Waterbury chapter of the A. A. U. w. at Hotel Elton. Even expen- sive schools failed to make up this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
SzOId Group VIII
 Gather Tomorru

The Henrietta Szold Group will hold 0 business meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Colonial room of the Hotel Elton, A special celebration will be held in honor of Founders Day.
 Mrs. Sidney Cassel is chairman of arrangements and the committee serving as hostesses and her assist- ants include: Mrs. Louis Albert, Mrs. Joseph Davis, Mrs. Samuel Drubner and Mrs. Samuel Elman.
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being arranged by Ms. George Hop- kins, assisted by Mrs. Glenn Grif- fiths, Mrs. Daniel Henderson, Mrs, Roy Van Wagner, Mrs. B. B. War nes, Mrs. Fremont Anderson, Mrs. Frederick Srnedley, Mrs. Victor Hedberg, Mrs. William Russell, Mrs, Bernhard wilhelm, Mrs. Gertrude Anderson, Mrs. Joseph wilhelm, Mrs Joseph Henderhon, Mrs. Daniel Taylor and Mrs. R. Ransford Har- rison. Members of the special teas committee assisting in the after noons events include Mrs. Donald Post, Mrs. Edward l.. Bradley, Mrs, Theodore F. BreithauptA Mrs. Ho- ward Coe, Mrs. Franklin E. Read, Mrs. George Hopkins and Mrs. Harry Williams. There will be Q program of monologs by Mrs. Russ sell Webber.
 The Century club held its first meeting as an organized club, last night, and chose these members as their officers, Albert Vestro, pres- ident: Thomas Tacilla, vice-pres- ident: James Del 0obho, secretary and assistant treasurer: Harry Pee nerewski, treasurer; Joseph Yu- shinsky, sergeant-at.arT1s. The Century club will meet every first Friday of the month.
 The purposesof this club shall be to stimulate social, athletic and edu- cational activities, to encourage the spirit of service among its n1ern- bers, to improve the character of man and to enlarge the sphere of his affections for a Century mem- ber.
 Members of the board of examin- CTS are: John Cronin, Harry Pene- rewski, William Mikolsky, Thomas Lacilla, and John Polman.
 The charter members are as fol- low: John Cronin, Albert Vestro James German, Harry and Chester Penerewski, Thomas Lacilla, Joseph Yusinsky, Jean Grabowski, Ambrose De Sena, Anthony Jachowich, Bill Mihalsky, James DelGobb0, Roland Benson, George Graham, John Kruise, John Polman, Forte Florio and Tommy Somatola.
 The Century club is out foI more members and should have one of the best clubs in the state. The members are at present building up a strong constitution. The club has already provided for physician fol the benefit of the members.
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wedding trip. They will reside at 4i Wendell street, Cambridge, Mass. upon their return. For travel tht bride wore Q two piece gown oi aquatint crepe styled with Q pleat- ed skirt and gold kid belt, Q black wool coat with mink trimming, 6 black antelope hat and black co. cessorieS.
 The bride attended Saint Mar. garet's school and was graduated from Mrs. Dow's school ct Briarclifi Manor, N. F. Mir. Pierson, the sofI of Mrs. Myrtle Alling Pierson oi New Haven, Is Q graduate of Hill. house High school, New Haven, and studied ct Yale University. He is associated with Lever Bros. O., h Cambridge, Mass.
 Mrs. Catherine Pugliese of Avo1, avenue was hostess at surprise party given in honor of her daugh- ter, Josephine who observed her fifteenth birthday. Games and dancing were enjoyed. The guest of honor was the recipient of many gifts. Those present were: Lena Marciano, Viola and Antolnette Trumfio, Evangeline Pugliese, Rose Tlanmia, Marie Ann Davino, Louise Marciano, Josephine Pugliese and Rocco Flammia, Joseph petrocione and John Rossi.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
$5,S56.24 FOR
COMPENSATION /
Of George Arm
strong Given That Sum
for Husbands Death

Compensation Of $5.85e.2A has
been ordered paid the widow Of the
late George Armstrong. AZ, who was
killed In the tragic Christmas Eve
truck crash at Hillsdale, New York.
while driving truck owned by the
Laube-Interstate, Inc. Payment Is
to be made by the Laube Inter-
state, Inc. Of this city and their in
surer, the Hartford Accident and
Indemnity Co.. according to the
terms Of finding and award re-
leased today by Compensation
Commissioner James M. Lynch. The
payments Of the award are to be
made in sums Of $i8.75 weekly to
Armstrong; widow, Mrs. Beatrice
Viola Armstrong, Of 10 Kingsbury
street, and will commence as OF
December "a. 1896. All accrued
payments are to be made in
lump sum and also an advance
ment Of $500.
Four Children Survive
-Four children. Hilda,' Is: Ed
mund, IA: Shirley II; and Earl, Q,
survive the man who expected to
be with his family on Christmas
day but instead went TO his death
In flaming wreck Of q truck which
had gotten out Of his control and
crashed of. the highway. The
Usual t200 for funeral expenses Is
included In the award but must be
divided by two morticians who ar-
'raifged the removal from New
York, and the burial here.
The truck IN which the man
went to his death was q huge one
with q trailer attached. containing
a load Of plumbing and electrical
supplies. He had left here Deem
Der 20. Attorney John r. Mc0rath
represented the widow In the claim,
while the respondents were repre-
scented by John Bergin. p
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
BARRYMORE Is.
SUNNI ONEDTO
DIVORCE court
Pretty Elaine Barrie RO-
nance Has Crashed on
Rocks of DiscOrd
ACTOR KICKED FROM
HONEYMOON COTTAGE
Elaine Demands $4,000
Lawyers Fees-$l,000
Costs, With Alimony

Hollywood, January IS. -
(UP) - 1T was beautiful
while it lasted, but,
Elaine Barrie sighed today as
her lawyers. began divorce
action against John Barry
more, elderly great lover" Of
the stage and screen. The
New York school girl, who
kicked the actor out of their
14-room honeymoon cot
tage". on New Years day,
sadly admitted there was no hope Of
reconciliation, even though her
marriage was but two months old,
Barrymore received the news lying
on his back. He was in what
friends called state Of collapse"
The collapse, however, was the re-
suit Of a nervous ailment" which
he repeatedly suffered while work.
Ing on q studio lot.
There had been ceaseless wrang-
ling since Barrymore walked out Of
the Trocadero Cafe New Years Eve
after squabbling with his 20-year-
old bride over her stage career. That
was too much for Miss Barrie.
: Delivers Ultimatum
She delivered an ultimatum to
her .54-year-old "Caliban," demand
(Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
Mussolini, Goering Confer
On Red Menace In Europe

assistance has been accelerated In
recent days after urgent frantic ap-
peals from Gen. Francisco Franco.
for aid, Estimates differ as to
the extent Of the aid but impartial
experts say that It is considerable.
Mussolini this morning took Goer-
ing to inspect the experimental
aviation field ct doidonia, near
Tivon. Their engagement to confer
consumed the afternoon. Tonight
0oering win attend the opera and
then be guest OF honor at formal
midnight supper. Diplomatic sources
expressed belief that italy and Ger
many might have little chance to
persuade Great Britain to adopt
an communist position until
France Of her own free will decided
to reach an agreement with Ger
many. Such q German French
agreement apparently would imply
q French break from the present
alliance with Russia.
It was Indicated that Germany,
desiring TO effect better relations
with Britain. would Join italy; In
moving cautiously In the Spanish
situation. They apparently meant 70
force q deliberate discussion Of nom
Intervention on proposals and
meantime continue aid TO the SPAN
ish loyalists. and at the same time
try to weaken sthe cooperation Of
Britain with France.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
Ne.v York PoliceAtten1p To
AlLay Fears OF Criminals

Her 1O-year- son, Carl, screamed
for help and the man fled. The
kidnapping charge was against
George Hunt Robinson. He alleged
ly offered an automobile ride to
Margaret White. IL, Marie Dixon,
10, and Margaret Vaughan, 10. after
they had accepted. refused to free
them. One Of the girls spotted po-
lice car and screamed, get US out
Of here; this man won't let us 60"
At a police station the hysterical
youngsters met their mothers and
other relatives who rushed toward
Robinson and started beating him.
Robinson said he had merely sug-
gested that the children go for q
ride" and that they had agreed. He
will be arraigned in felony court to-
day. Meanwhile. Greene, whose trial
begins February !, was guarded
closely In Queens County Jail. He
took a pauper's oath and two at
torneys. one negro, were assigned
to his defense. appointment OF the
negro, Henry G. Lipscomb, estab-
lished q precedent In Queens Coun-
ty. Also named was Charles Pope
Caldwell, former justice Of the court
Of special sessions. Lipscomb Is a
graduate o: the Virginia Theologi-
cal Seminary at Lynchburg, Va.
and the New York Law school.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
TWO DRIVERS IN
ACCIDENT HELD

Wethersfield, Conn.,, Jan. 49,
(UP)-The drivers Of two automo-
biles were held for the coroner to-
day as police investigated a three
car collision which took the life of
John r. Sheridan. 81, Middletown
taxi driver, on Silas Deane highway
last night. Five occupants Of an
other car involved In the crash es-
capped uninjured as the machine
was shunted into a ditch and caught
fire. Held were Albion J. McPheters.
Rock Fall oil truck operator, and
Frank Guinan. Hartford. whose car
was destroyed by flames.
Police said the accident occurred
as Sheridan drove past Guinan's car
as o trafic signal light changed.
The taxicab was struck by the
heavy oil truck and thrown against
the Guinan machine which was
forced of the road.
Sheridan was crushed behind the
wheel Of his cab and was extricated
by constables. McPheters suffered
minor cuts.
Uninjured IN Guinan's car were
George J. Kapura, Julia Dudeck
and Ida Banning. all OF Hartford,
and Celia Balikonis, Windsor.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
POPE Plus WAS
An EARLY RISER
He Slept Well During Night
and Was Able to Attend
Mass Today

Vatican City, Jan. 10 - (U.P0 =.
Pope Plus was able to leave bed for
his specially built wheel chair again
today after the most restful nights
sleep In several days. papal ON
cial announced. Professor Aminta
Milani visited the pope at $50 a. m.
at 8. the Pope was placed In the
new bed-wheel chair and wheeled to
the chapel adjoining his bedroom,
where he heard mass and took COM
munion. The Pope hopes to cele-
brate mass himself tomorrow, using
small portable altar. He pressed
Professor Milani, the Vatican ply
sician, to agree to this but Profess
sor Milani was reported to have re-
piled that he would consider during
the day whether 1t would be we'll
for the Pope to risk the strain. Pro-
lessor Milani agreed that If the
apparent improvement In the Pope's
condition were maintained. 1t might
be possible for him to resume Mon
day regularly scheduled audiences
with cardinals and prelateS attach
ed to the vatican.
Report Emerging
All these reports were Of encour-
agement to vatican offlcials. Yet any
optimism quickly with realization
that while the local condition In
the Popes legs was improved, there
was no indication that material
improvement was to be expected In
the heart condition which Is the
chief source of anxiety. Heart action
was reported to be better for the
present but 1t was held that this
condition was subject to frequent
change.
The Pope received Cardinal Pa
CELL. his secretary Of state, In au-
dience this morning.
Professor Milani. 1t was learned,
satisfaction with the
Pope's condition. which was des-
cribed as stationary.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
GOV. HURLEY IS
. BUSY OFFICIAL

Boston. Jan. 16-(UP)-Governor
Charles r. Hurley ended his dra-
matte first full week In ONCE today
with powerful political enemies Of
his predecessor rallying to his sup
port and the republican controlled
legislature apparently willing to CO.
operate In his campaign to rid the
state house Of unnecessary personnel
and return to 'pay-as-you-go" gov
eminent. a..
Coming in like a lion, the new
governor already has prompted
Wholesale Gismissals in state. depart
ments, started reorganization OF the
liquidation division of the state
banking department. demanded the
resignation Of Associate Public
Works Commissions Frank l.. Kane,
an appointee Of former Governor
James M. Curley. and ordered strict
adherence to the civil service law.
He has cracked down" on Chair
man Emil Fuchs OF the unemploy-
ment compensation commission,
charging gross inefiiciency IN the
state social security set-up, and
stated fiatly that he would accept
designations from that department.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
EMERGENCY PLAN
in MILK CUTTING

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 1e-(UP)-
State Milk Administrator 8. Mclean
Buckingham today employed enier-
gency measures rs o temporary
means Of hating the slashing Of re-
tail milk and cream prices ut New
Haven and Bridgeport, resulting
from the use Of paper containers.
Distribution Of milk In paper bot
ties by the Mitchell Dairy Co.,
bridgeport, according TO Commits
sioner Buckingham. caused reduce
ton Of one-cent quart In milk
furnished by the New Haven plants
Of the National Dairy 90. Other
smaller distributors he said, cut
prices to retain their business.
Prices prevailing before the de-
creases were ordered. he said, would
be retained until public hearing
has been held, probably next week,
to determine whether the charges
will be made permanent. The one
exception will be an extra charge OF
one cent o quart for milk put UP
In paper bottles, TO defray the cost
Of the ccntainer, and for the con-
venience Of not having TO bother
With returning bottles,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
IMPROVEMENT in
STATE FINANCES

Hartford, Conn.,. Jan. 16-(UP)-
Improvement OF $l,566,l47 In the
states income during the past six
months was noted today by state
Finance Commissioner Edward r.
Hall.
Revenue from July I to Dec. 81.
1895, amounted to $ll,344.807. as
compared with $9,778. 1850 during the
corresponding period Of 1885. Elk
penSes totaled 1897, 022. as against
$ii.5l0,321 for the same period in
1895, an ircrease Of $i8T,60l.
The deficit. as OF Dec. 81, had
increased $353,1l5 during the period
to $l3,075. l46.
The highway fund showed a def
cit Dec. 81 Of $i,l82,990. Receipts
from July to December amounted
to $8.8l6,854. and expenditures $l3.-
299.6l2, due mainly to contract
payments for summer road pro-
jects.
On hand Dec. 81 was $685., 48l In
the Middletown bridge construction
fund, and $3.98o. TAO In the Merritt
highway construction fund.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-16
Inauguration Plans
ForWednesdayReady
Governor Cross, Lieut-Gov. Hayes Will Attend SEN
ator Lawlor Will Be Acting Governor-Local
People Plan to See Ceremonies

Governor Wilbur L. Cross and
Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes,
the latter Of Waterbury, have com
pleted plans for attending the In
auguration next Wednesday in
Washington, D. c., Of President
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Next Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday
State Senator Joseph L.awlor Of
Waterbury will be Connecticut's
governor.
Lieutenant Governor Hayes Is
planning, II was learned today, TO
leave for Washington sometime late
tomorrow afternoon In the company
Of Finance Commissioner Charles
B. Jackson. He will not go to the
Inauguration as member Of Gov
errlor Cross party.
(, 5f'ssLocal Couples TO Attend ..,
+ II, addlttUgy,i s itsiowhgured that
eight or nine local couples will 60
from Waterbury TO witness the GER
emony Oh swearing in President
Roosevelt. for his second consecutive
term. It, had been planned, origin
ally, to have special car go out Of
waterbury but the number Of those
going from here, Is lower than ex-
pected. Therefore. the Waterbury
contingent will go to New Haven
and there board a special inaugu-
ration train which will leave Hart
ford Monday morning. Governor