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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

The nations biggest social event, the celebration of President Frank lin D. Roosevelt's fifty-fifth birthday anniversary, is set for January 30, with more than 5000 communities throughout the country planning parties to raise funds for the phil anthropy closet to the Chief Execu- tive's heart, and for infantile para lysis sufferers.
 ColoAel Henry L. Doherty, for he fourth year chairman of thee national celebration, is being as- sisted by many of the country's foremost leaders in plans for the events. Among those on his com mittee are: Vincent Astor, Post master Genearl James A. Farley, Ambassador Joseph E. Davies, Will H. Hays, Carl Byoir, general director, Colonel Edward M. House, Edsel B. Ford, Walter P. Chrys- Ter, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, Patrick Cardinal Hayes, Bishop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
COUNTY P. |. A.
 FARLEY ENJOYED.
Dr.. Henry Talbot Is Guest Speaker-GirI Scouts
 to Stage Party
OAKvILLH
Correspondent: Mae Villa Babli
 1917 WatertOwD Avenue

Oakville, Jan. 22--A county meet ing of the Litchfield County Parent. Teachers association was held at South school yesterday from 4 until 9:30 p. m. Representatives from a number of associations were in at- tendance. A supper was served in the cafeteria under the direction of Mrs. Albert Pope, and the general arrangements were made by Mrs. Charles Stevens, president of the docal organization.
 The object of parent teachers as- sociations are as follows: Child welfare; to promote child welfare in home, school, church and com- munity; the home; to raise the standards of home life; Legislation to secure laws for the care and pro- lection of children; cooperation; to bginr into closer relation, the home and the school. The parents and teachers may cooperate intelligent ly in the training of the child.
 Public opinion: To develop be- tween education and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child, the highest advantages in physical, mental, moral and spiritual education.
 At the afternoon session, Dr. Henry Talbot, of the state board of shealth spoke on Social Diseases" Franklin Robinson spoke on Pub lication". At the evening session, the secretary and treasurer read their reports which were accepted, The nominating committee consists of Louise Blakeslee of Goshen; Mildred Innis of Watertown and Mrs. James Clarke of Woodbury.
 The state convention will be held April 2 and 3.
 Student aid-A collection will be taken on founders day.
 Mrs. Leslie Watson was the speaker of the evening session. She gave very interesting and educa- tional talk, and said that the two bills the Parent-Teachers associa- tion would support this year are: The enlargement of the Connecticut State college; the equalization bill.
 Mrs. Watson also spoke on the need for trade schools in which a bill may be passed for one in New Haven and one in Norwich.
 Those attendiig were Mrs. Charles Stevens, Mrs. Henry Stella, MT. and Mrs. Albert Pope, Mary Wargo, Mrs. Wargo, Mrs. Edward Woodruff, Mrs. Ernest Mullan, Mrs. E. H. Lam- phier, Mrs. John D. Coombs, Mrs. Alex Innes, Mrs. Leslie Watson, Mrs. John Caldwell, and Frank Rhein- hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
SUIT AGAINST
 CURLY EXCITES

Boston, Jan 22.-CUP)-The suit brought by the City of Boston against former Governor James M. Curley and Dr. Joseph Santosuosso, twice democratic candidate for sec- retary of state, continued to cause widespread speculation fin political circles today.
 Papers in the bill in equity filed against the two were ordered im- pounded by Superior Judge Harold P. Williams until they are return able February l.
 Curley, three-time mayor of Boston, and his bride were honey incoming in Havana, Cuba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
JAIL FOOD DID
 NOT SUIT HER

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 22.-(UP) Because jail food disagreed with her. red-headed Dorothy Cullen Lcwes, 25, of Boston was free today in reduced bail of $2,50O pending trial as an accessory in the $125,- 900 jewel robbery at the Kennedy estate in Southboro last night.
 Superior Judge James o. Donnelly lowered bail from the original ST. 800 yesterday on plea of counsel that she was unable to eat jail fare and her health consequently was threatened.
 still jailed in lieu of $75,0oo bail was Samuel Linden, 20, Boston truck driver, held on Q robbery charge. A second alelged princi- pal, Joseph Bellini. 28, of Newark, N. j.. was enroute here from Miami, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

respiratory infection 1t may be dif- ficult to distinguish between pneu- nonia and . less serious bronchitis, but the important thing is to sus- pect pneumonia, pr. Knowlton stat ed. A physician should be called immediately in case of, 6 sudden elevation of temperature, a chill, the occurrence of pain in the chest or side, or if blood -tinged or rusty appearing sputum is coughed up. Pending the arrival of the doctor. save any sputun1 in a clean cup, so that 1t can be sent to the labora- tory for typing without delay.
 Laboratory typing of the sputum Is the important factor if the disease 1 sto be cured, since sera can be administered by the physician for Types I, II, V, VII and VIII, which types out of 8 total of 30 or more cause about half of all the cases of pneumococcus pneu monia. But the type must be determined by labor atory test, because the serum for typC WAA AVv CukC nkiy OtilCL LyUc of pneumonia any more than diph- theria antitoxin will cure smallpox. For the best results serum should be given on the first or second day o illness, and never later than the fourth day so 1t is necessary to call a doctor upon the slightest suspicion that patient is coming down with the disease, Dr. Knowlton warned, adding that 1t may be well to have 8 messenger ready who can take the sputum specimen to the labora- tory quickly.
 Available
 He explained that under the mi- crcscope all pneumonia germs look alike, but that they contain different sugar-like substanesc which are poisonous and which cause the 30- odd disease grouped under the head ing of pneumonia. If the disease falls into the types named above which produce about half of all cases and the right kind of serum is used, pneumonia can be cured, he declared, but call the physician at the first suspicious signs, 50 that the serum can be administered promptly after the onset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Market Business Was
 ActiDe But Irregular
Break.Up of Peace Negotiations in Auto Strike Was
 EiurtfuT-First Deal in General Motors Off
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Jan. 9 - (U.P) = Stocks turned irregular at the open ing today on the breakup of nego- tiations on the General Motors strike situation. Trading was active.
 General Electric declined a point to 63 1-2 on 8 block of 1,500 shares. Steels, utilities, rubbers, rails and coppers were fractions to a point lower. Leading motors softened.
 The first deal in General Motors was 1000 shares at 66 1-2 off a point. Chrysler opened at 12O 1-2 of 3 3-4 on block of 2,o0O shares.
 North American opened at g O: l; Goodyear B IA of 3-4; South ern Pacific 49 l-2 off 1-2; Anaconda 54 IA of 5-8; Western Union 82 3-4 of 5-8m Atlantic Refining 32 1-2 off 3-4 and American Smelting 95 off 1-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Pneumonia Patients
 In State Increasing
Twice as Many Cases Reported at Present Than in I03S-Eariy Treatment Aids in Effecting Cure

Speaking on the topic, 'Pneumonia Dan Be Cured" Dr. Willard Knowl- ton, director of the Bureau of Pre- Hentable Diseases, declared in the weekly broadcast of the State De- partment of Health today that Judging from the increase in pneu- bnonia cases which has already oc- curred, this looms likely to be a pneumonia year, In 1885, he said, pneumonia caused nearly half of oil the deaths from reportable dis-, eases in Connecticut, and for the first three weeks of November, 1936, more than twice as many cases were reported as for the corresponding period of 1895.
 Be Suspicious
 In the early stages of an upper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

brations the greatest series of parties ever staged.
 Meantime in cities, towns and hamlets throughout the nation millions of Americans are making preparations for parties that will eclipse in size and colorful enter tainment those of any previous year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
STATE SENATOR CONVICTED

worcester, Mass, Jan. 22--tcP)--- State Senator Joseph A. Langone, Jr., Boston's undertaker-legislator, was convicted--by proxy--of license less driving and fined $l0 in dis trict court today.
 State Senator Michael H. Selzo of worcester, a fe!low-democrat, appeared for Langone and entered a not guilty plea before Judge Frank L. Riley. He waived exam ination.
 Langone was occupied with leg- islativa r,,sincss in Boston. Police said nc had failed to renew his driving license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Game Members Plan
 Fox Hunt Tomorrow
Foxes to Be LOsed From Cabin at Lake Winnemaug;
 Bethlehem Girl Appointed South School Teacher
WATERFOWL
Correspondent: Agnes Cosgrove--Phone s75

Watertown, Jan. 22.-The Water town Fish and Game association will hold fox hunt tomorrow morning. The group will meet a the Town Hall at o'clock and will go to the Cabin of Our Lady of the Lake at Winnemaug. Faxes will be loosed at the cabin and the hunt held from there. Refresh ments wil bel served at the cabin after the hunt. Dogs from other cubs will be brought here for the affair.
 Wesley Bramhall is chairman of the committee in charge of the ar- engagements for the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Attend League Luncheon

A large representation of mem- bers of the Watertown League of Women Voters attended luncheon meeting with the Waterbury League at the Waterbury Club Thursday. The speaker for the meeting was Mrs. James Marshall, who discussed Reciprocal Trade Agreements"
 Among those who atetnded from WatertoWn were: Mrs: Colin D. Bar rett, Mrs. Newton B. Hobart, Mrs. Roland w. Tyler, Mrs. Sherman Cawley, Mrs. A. J. Kinkel, Mrs. F.. E. Eisenwinter, Mrs. Alexander Alves, Mrs. Arthur Evans, Mrs. Ar thur Hickcox. Mrs. Karl Winter, Mrs. Harry Atwood, Mrs. s. Kel- logg Plume, Mrs. John Halliwell and Mrs. Paul Welton.
 stamp Club Meeting
 The Children's Stamp club met Wednesday evening at the Waater- town library to elect new officers and choose name for the club. It was decided to cal 1t the Junior Stamp club. William Hosking was elected treasurer and Donald Flynn, secretary. Truman Dayton will be in charge of the publicity. Meet ings will be held every other We'd nesday and dues of five cents will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Barrell- bodied, heavy-featured Alcida French, Benoit stands the bars of the Monroe, Mich., jail fcFpning 2 background. Definance is stamped on his face. His eyes are sullen. Ten minutes before this picture was taken, Benoit had been captured by four state po- licemen. Ten hours before this picture was taken, authorities say, Benoit slugged Troper Richard Hammond, who was taking him to jail on a Kidnapping and robbery charge. He then shot the uncOn- sCiOus Hammond in the ear, they charge, dragged his body from the police car, and handcuffed 1t to . rural mailbox. Benoit confessed, police say, and wil be charged with Kidnapping under the federal law, which carries the death penalty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

be charged.
 A contest for new members was announced and prize of 8 set of Great Britain King Edward mint ed stamps will be awarded King Edward minted stamps Wil be awarded to the member bringing in the largest number of new menl- bers for the club.
 An invitation to attend the meet ing of the stamp club in Oakville on February 1st was accepted.
 School Board Meeting
 The monthly meeting of the school board was held Tuesday evening in the high school Miss Zelma Letsky of Bethlehem was ap- pointed to fill the vacancy in the sixth grade eof South school cre- ated by the resignation of Miss Bernice Avery. Miss Letsky was graduated from the Watertown high schoo with honors in 1881 and from Teachers College of Connecticut at New Britain in 1885.
 In anticipation of price increases in school supplies 1t was votedl to purchase the supplies for the year 1937-38 as soon as the quantities needed could be determined.
 Other questions that came up for discussion were the continua- ton of the evening classes in view of the small registration, music 'ln the schools, changes needed in the school curriculum to meet the needs of the non-college prepara- tory group, and the need for a subcommittee to study and pre- sent long range plans for the de- velopment and growth of school service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

"The Plough and the Stars" RKO's drama of the Irish uprising of Easter, 10l6, traces the story of @ young rebel and his wife whose lives and loves are tortured and almost destroyed by the ordeal of the bloody revolution. Barbara stanwyck is starred with Preston Poster opposite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

William T. Manning, Harvey s. Firestone, Keith Morgan, General John J. Pershing, Owen D. Young, Howard Chandler Christy, Charles c. Dawes and Admiral Cary T. Grayson.
 Society leaders, radio, motion picture and theatrical stars are joining forces to make the cele-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
STONE CAN'T TRAVEL

Lewis Stone had to postpone his first planned trip to New York in many years because of Q forthcom- ing screen role in one of the new M-G-M features. He intended to leave within two weeks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
FUN WITH HATPIN

Qroucho Marx was once expelled from . church choir, where he was Q boy soprano, because he punctured the organ bellows with an altos hatpin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
AUTHOR TAKES HOME

P. J. Wodehouse, noted English huinorist, who has just arrived in Hollywood to write for M-G-M, has taken hilltop house for himself and wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
FREDDIE TURNS AUTHOR

Little Freddie Bartholomew, in or der to get enough money to refur- pisii his new dressing room, is writ- hR m article for fan magazine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Birl Scouts


 The Girl Scouts met at the Com munity house last evening with their captain, Miss Drucilla Little hales. Plans were perfected for a presidents birthday party next Thursday evening. The members are to dress for the ball representing some official guest. Patrol 4 will be in charge. Plans for a treasure hunt were also perfected. This affair is to be in charge of Patrol 2.
 The scouts attending were Mary Eileen Locke, Suzanna Hart, Lorna Ashborn, Marjorie Pratt, Irene Fugliese, Betty Dawes. Ruth Gros- so, Josephine Zaccaria, Delaide Fugliese, Lucy McGowan, Evelyn Corcoran, Dora Hirleman, Mary Graney, Edna Boulanger. Lucille Stewart. Joyce Kuntzweiler, Laurette Barry, Dorothy Cutler, Violet Dam- ico and Carolyn Beardsley. Miss AL ice Cunning was visitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
DRIVERS GO SLOW

There Is . speed law on ths Met TO- Goldwyn-Maye lot preventing cars going more than fifteen miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

Inc grub of the caddis-fly N's curious case in which to :. Shells, sand, sticks, and stones are used in construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Installation of Officers

Officers of Columbia Lodge, Knights of Pythias, were installed at the meeting held last night in Columbia hall. The installing of- ficer was George Pouard of Water bury. Following the ceremonies refreshments were served and cards were played. Plans were made for a bingo party on Jan. 28th.
 Officers of the lodge are: Chan cellor commander, Wilbur Hewitt; vice -chancelor commander, Arnold Cook; master at arms, E. Humiston; prelate, Glenn Dustin; master of work, James Chrisman; inner guard. Robert Cook; outer guard, William Bailey: master of exchequer, Edson Bennett; master of finance, Linus Mattoon; keeper of records and seals, Harold Booth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Water Rents Due

Water rents which were payable on January 1st must be paid before the end of the month. The office of the water department will be open every day and Wednesday, evenings for the remainder of the month. Customers whose bilsl are not paid by the end of the month will have their water supply cut off and charge will be made for re-estabishling 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-22
Annua Meeting

The annual meeting of the Chil- dren of Mary Sodality of St. Johns church will be held Monday even ing in the school hall. The reports of the officers will be made and new officials eectled for the coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
BURKE TO DIRECT
 SCOUTS PROGRAM
Troop l3 Offers Parents Night Entertainment
 This Evening

An area will be developed for the purpose of cooking, tracking and nature study at Hamilton park by district e" of Mattatuck Council, Boy Scouts of America, it was an nounced last night at an outdoor supper at the park playground for sixteen leaders of district "C". The local Boy Scout leaders will work in collaboration with the park depart ment in establishing this area where scouts can do outdoor work in the spring and summer under the direc- tion of leaders.
 David Babson, local executive, an- nounced at the meeting there will be many boys from district "Cp who will take part in the local Camp O-Ree" in Wolcott, June 4, 5 and 6.
 This evening at Sacred Heart church there will be parents night program offered by troop 13 under the direction of James Burke, scout master. The scouts will present a play as a feature of the evening program.
 There will also be g district "Dp board of review this evening at South Federated church, with troop l8 acting as host troop. The ses- sion will start at T:S0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
WORLDS ATTITUDE
 MADE HERR HITLER
Germany's Strong Man Given Chance in 1919
 Says Council Sec'y

Gaylord w. Douglass, New Eng land secretary of the National Coun- cil for the Prevention of War said last night that if the world had given Germany half a chance i'll 1919, Herr Hitler would have lived and died an obscured sign painter.
 The address was made at the spring meeting of the Naugatuck Valley association of Congregational churches and ministers at the Sec ond Congregational church.
 Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church was named moderator. Other officers named were: Vice moderator, Frank E. Hess of the Bunker Hill Congregational church committee on ministerial standing, Allen H. Board man; committee on missions, Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg and Mrs. Charles E. Vaill, both of the First Congregational church; committee on annuity fund, Rev. Edward B. Haines of ThomaSton, and Myron Wheeler of Watertown; executive COInTnllIee, MI. A1dllCC VI NouSo tuck, Rev. Thomas s. Cochard of Prospect, Henry L. Griggs of the First Congregational church; Rev. Craig G. Whitsitt of Beacon Falls, and Rev. w. Moreton Owen, ex of ficio as registrar committee on so- cial relations, Rev. Oscar L. Locke of Oakville, Rev. Harold E. Craw, Rev. John R., Coombs, and Chase Kimball; nominating committee, Rev. Edward A. Jones of Sey- mour, William c. Green of the Second Congregational church, and Rev. Ralph w. Rowland of Mid- dlebury; resolutions committee, Rev. Conner R. Lewis, Rev. A. J. Lindouist of Thomaston, and Mrs. Pierre c. Cowles of the Sec ond Congregational church; audi tor, Harold H. Smith of Water town.
 Speakers during the afternoon session were Rev. Harold G. Jones of New Haven, and Rev. Dr. Charles A. Dinsmore, of Yale Divinity school. The fall meeting of the as- sociation will be in the Prospect Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
States Senators Fail
 In Efforts To Have
 Youths Brought Back
More Pressure to Be Exerted to Save State Camps From Closing Completely to Vote on
 Permanency of CCC

the house votes on the question of whether or not the eco shall be continued as permanent. Yesterday the senate voted in favor of this.
 Thirty-four LOcay Boys
 At the present time, according to figures released at the local office of the department of welfare, there are 34 Waterbury boys who are CCC registrants in washington. Some of the boys have been there only four months but the greater part of them have been there for more than a year. There are 300 boys from Con- necticut located in the two Oregon camps at present.
 The Roster
 The Waterbury boys listed in Oregon are as follows: Ernest An ciero, Chester Atkocatis, Nicholas Barra, Salvatore Borrusso, Frank Campus, Edmund Chzanowski,, John Cleary, Thomas Coakley, Henry Dainey, Edward Reed, David Dun- can, and William Dubis.
 John Fitzgerald, John Gelguad, Henry Hamil, Frank Juzwick, John Kenney, Michael Micheli, Neal Mitchell, Arthur Renzori, George Richardson, Jerry Roberts, Vincent Samolis, Domenic Schefiliti, George Schuster, Frank Sharkey, Alphonse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
JOSEPH FALZONE
 GUEST AT PARTY
GroOm=tO=Be HOnOred Last Evening at Testimonial
 Dinner

About 100 guests were present at a bachelor dinner given by freinds and relatives of Joseph Falzone at the Tally-Ho Tavern on Bank street last night.
 State Motor Vehicle Inspector John Devito was master of cere- monies, Entertainment followed the dinner. MT. Falzone will be married soon to Miss Hilda Curtis of South mayd road.
 Among those who spoke in praise of MT. Falzone, were the master of ceremonies and John De Pastino, national vice commander of the Italian American World War Vet erans of U. S., Paul Puzzo, How ard Curtis, father of the bride-to- be, Joseph Falzone, ST., and many others.
 Those present included: Joseph Falzone, Harold Ceriello, Dom G. Ricciardi, Joseph Vuolo, F. F. Har- mon, Olino Di Napoli, Pat Alleva, Vincent Ippolito, Raymond o. Leary, Marty Scalzo, Paul Falzone, John Deyito, John De Pastino, lily Kra- vitz. Roland G. Desvelet, Fred M. Falzone, Paul Falzone, Russell Da- wis, Eddie Fitzgerald, Sam Burkman, George T. Hughes, Vernier Barone, John Centritti, Venanzio Consale, Abner Richardson, E. F. Fitzgerald, Edward Frank, Thomas G. Cugno, Herman Arian, E. J. Gilbert, George Parker, John Mellon, Douglas Knott, R. Davis, Reginald Davis, Edwin Travers, Michael Micharelli, Ga briele Macchiarelli, Frank Guerra, Otto Melnbrino, Howard Curtis, Edmond Curtis, Gennaro Devito, Jerry Devito, Frederick DeVito, An thony De Luca and Minicucci Baron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
Twilight League In
 Social Whirl Tonight
Hashington Park Players Sponsor Dance in Com
 nunity House; Browning Ceremonies Tomorrow

ed by Frank Sturges, William Kelly, William Shea, William Phelan, James Gladney, Joseph Bowey, Ned Kenney, Michael Sheehan, William Conway, Fred Sullivan, Robert Grady and all managers of teams in the league.
 Browning Ceremonies
 Final plans for the crowning of the statue of the blessed virgin were made at a meeting of the Children of Mary sodality in the church basement last night. The crowning ceremonies will be held Sunday night at St. Francis Xavier church.
 About 35 children of St Francis Xavier school, and numerous mem bers of the sodality will take part in the procession which will be com pleted with the crowning by Miss May Reilly, president of the sodal- ity..
 Rev. James M. Coughlin.- advisor of the sodality, attended the meet ing last night. Father Coughlin, who is at present assistant pastor Of St. Francis Xavier's church, will assume the pastorate of St. Georges church at Guilford, June 3.
 New Assistant Pastor
 No announcement revelant to the appointment of an assistant pastor to succeed Father Coughlin is ex- pected from Hartford before the beginning of June, it was learned today. Rt. Rev. Maurice F. McAu- life will probably announce the ap- pointment along with several others which will be made.