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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-03-04

Wendau Russell of Grand Marais was
the weekend guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Grahek
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-03-04

Miss Mary Startz won first prize in
a contest with her article on IS. w. u
An Ideal Organization" as the theme OF
the contest Writers from every organi-
zation of the Slovenian Women's Union
in almost every state in the country
were entered. The organization is a
very large one, there being 270 men,
bers in this city alone. Her article will
be published in THE Dawn" official or
gan of the organization in the April
issue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-03-04

Miss Veronica Oblok of Soudan
visited in this city last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-03-04

Mrs. Agnes Fogelberg was a visitor in
Tower last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-03-04

Harry DeWolff Rotarian from In
dianapolis, Indiana, was guest of the
Rotary Club at last nights meeting.
Stanley Adkins gave an interesting ac-
count Of the trip he and Mrs. Adkins
made to the National Educational con-
vention in New Orleans. George T.
Ayres delivered a touching eulogy on
Past President Tom Miller in which he
spoke of the business and civic traits
of the departed Rotarian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

parents and friends applauded the efforts of the children during the program which was as follows:
 PART l Program of Lincoln school children as directed by Miss Doherty, teacher song--Jolly, Jolly Santa Claus
 .,............. Glass Recitation-The American Stock- ing .......... Lorrane Pronovost Recitation--A Note to Santa
 ,............. Lucille Schmidt Diaiogue-The Finest Tree-1rene Alvey and Lorraine Dessereault. Dialogue-The Afrest-Edward Ma. seika, Robert Dreher, Glenn Mc- Donald, Raymond Stewart, Harold schnerr, Robert Stauffer. Song-Santa Ig Coming ..... Glass Part Two-Arranged by committee.
 PART II
 Arranged by committee Welcome - Willetta and Gertrude Steinle.
 Dialogue-The Christmas Message Edward Dillon, Lorrane Des- reseault, Robert stauffer. Song-Silent Night .....,...,....
 ............... Dorothy Schmidt Recitation--The Christmas Radio Janet Norton.
 Recitation - Christmas in Other Lands--Marcelle Pronovost. eong-I Want You for Christmas
 ....................Alc Alcea Dillon Recitation - A Christmas Vow Rita Desse reault.
 Song-Jolly Old St. Nicholas ....
 Jean Dillon Recitation - Christmas Eve--James Alvey.
 Recitation-'Twas the Night Be- fore Christinab--Williarn Schmidt. Violin Solo-Thme First Noel ...
 .................. Edward Dillon Tap Dance ....... Joan Pronovost Recitation-5ing Ye Now for Christ- inas--Horace Baker. Christmas Carols ............by all The musical parts of the program were accompanied on the plano by Mrs. Gus Schmidt who also played c solo-"Twilight Reveries."
 At the close of the entertain. ment Santa Claus made his appear- ance and distributed the gifts to the children while the grownups efl- joyed e grab bag.
 The committee in charge of ar- arrangements included MT. and Mrs. Conrad Ranney, Mrs. Albert Stauf- fer, Mrs. William Dessereault, Mrs. Gus Schmidt, Clifford Doolittle, Ruth Baker and MT. ano Mrs. Har- ry Mclean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Festive Spirit Permeates City on Eve of Christi
Building Pernaits

Building permits weFe ..Ne today at the OfIlce os bullAisE Inspector Patrick J. CaFlln nN follows,
 Two one family houses on Als tyre street, s4,O00 each, te hAgk !. rls KoGersky c Sons.
 Gasoline service station NoE.E Main end Robinson ntIoess. S2,OOO, Co Michael and M. Mass nick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
STREET DISPLAYS
 DIFFER GREATLY
Illumination in Smaller Town OutshadOws the
 Larger Ones

The ostentation and briiliance of Christmas street displays set up in neighboring towns and cities have greatly impressed Waterburians who have travelled the state during the past week, observing the differences in extent and beauty of each dis- play.
 Small cities have in many cases outshadowed the larger ones in the arrangement and novelty of their Christmas lighting systems. An ex- ample of this is the fact that Nor wich recently noted that It's streets contained more feet of wiring and more lights than does Hartford's' The latter city's effects are corlSid- erably more brilliant than Water" bury's.
 This year, however, Waterbury's, tree on the Green is more beautiful than ever before; and the arrange" ment on the clock on the Green also adds color and spirit.
 New Haven, with Q star effect on each pole: Bridgeport with 1t novel, ties; Shelton, Derby, Meriden, Tor rington, Terryville, and surrounding towns, all are wing for the distinc- ton of most beautiful. Each pre- ident of each Chamber of Com merce would like to be judge of the mythical contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

James A. Clifford, well known assistant building Inspector was elected to flll his 3lst term aS il- nancial secretary of Court Martin Hellmann, F0resters of America, during the annual meeting Of the lodge which took place last night at the clubrOOms of the Brass city Acrlc of Eagles. Mr. Clifford, and other members of the stan will be inducted during Joint ccre. monies for oil Waterbury lodges to be held at Elks' hall, Sunday, January Q.
 The slate includes Chief Ran. ger, William KlodcdanEt Bub. .chief ranger. Charles ]. MartOnei treas. surer, Edward A. Sutt0ni financial secretary, James A. CllffOrdi re. cording secretary, George Rcddig; senior woodward, John P. Jones; Junior woodward, Louis D. At- wood; senior and junior Bcadle, Michael !. Mart0ne; lecturer, Richard l.. Wcls; physician, Dr. Ernest II. Johnston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

Setting aside cares and worries that beset 1t the rest of the year, Waterbury tomorrow. will observe, with traditional simplicity, the most glorious day of the year. Old and young, rich and poor will bow in adoration before the Christ Child born at Bethlehem almost 2,000 years ago. With the holiday and holyday essentially religious in its origin and it's meaning, observance will appropriately be centered in the church and in the home.
 Child of Bethlehem
 Chromium and blue are mingled with the customary red and green of other years, but Christmas itself has not changed, and the essence of the day will be the same as 1t was in the Waterbury of 100 years ago. Tn houses all over the city tonight, youngsters at the feet of their mo- thers will hear told again the story of the birth of the Little Child of Bethlehem, then go sleepily of to bed to await the morning and its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
KILLS HIS BABY,
 MISSES HIMSELI

Kendalviile, Ind, Dec. 2l--(url
 Donald Lantz, Q young fAfHia
 didn't want to live through ChriSS mas because his two year old g9H would have no toys. So he Killed tI|* baby and attempted to XIII hinAee.
 Lying on . hospital bed, kAnts aAs initted to Coroner Myron ~. Hutchlns last night that s bludgeoned the child Wednesday te make things all right" 4ss
 Each day, Christmas came reaR. CT. We had no money and l couldla.k .k stand it." he said. "f wanted to kll! myself and take my baby with mo.
 The childs body was. found 1fl Lantz's poverty-stricken hoflaes Lantg was nearby, his throat siashed. They were found by his estranged wife when she returned home to Do with her husband on Thursdey ---his 24th birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

discovery of what Santa Claus has brought. Tomorrow will find farni- lies attending Christmas church services, families scattered through tie rest of the year being reunited, families happy and smiling gather- ed around the table for Christmas dinner.
 The needy, who might otherwise find little to be merry about on Christmas Day, will be cared for by welfare agencies, fraternal organ- izations, churches and clubs. Hun. dreds of Christmas baskets were bee ing delivered about the city today, their slides bulging with holiday viands. Gifts of clothing and house. hold necessities found their way into many poor homes today, along with toys and candy for the youngsters. The City Welfare Department, the Lincoln House, the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, various Veterans units and the Salvation Army sent Christmas baskets and gifts to needy families. Their work was supple mented by dozens of clubs and soc cieties, which presented Christmas gifts to hundreds of other families.
 Downtown, thousands of shop. pers made last-minute purchases. Stores will be open till Q o'clock toe night for the convenience of the public.
 Business in the city will be at a complete standstill tomorrow. All business houses will be closed, as well as all public buildings. The thousands of working people in the city will be able to enjoy long holi- day weekend, with another welcome day of Sunday.
 Postmen struggled frantically to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

Typical of this k the window dlS- play in an East Main street res. taurant, operated by c China -inln. Two huge placards call upon the public to boycott the Japanese in all their ventures saying specifically, Boycott the AggreSsorS" :" This legend Is printed In English and in Chinese.
 Less than . stone's- throw away from these signs, and on the same side of the street, Is 0 restaurant conducted by Japanese, but these stolid individuals have no comment to offer, relative to the boycott signs. Similar signs have been regarded in numerous laundry shops throughout the city -- always In conspicuous spots --- and printed in huge letters which are dlscern!ble ct almost any distance. Always the signs will be displayed most prominently In win- dows of Chinese business sites which are nearby to businesses conducted by Japanese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

Methodist church on East Farm street. The play was entitled "The Enchanted Candle" with principal parts played by Miss Laura Seaver, Miss Lois Welton, Harvey Hen- drickson and Jessie Merrilees.
 Walter J. Oldroyd, Sunday school superintendent, gave the scripture reading, Mrs. Arthur Daniels was in charge of the intermediate depart- inent program, with Arthur Daniels as chairman of the primary group activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Pilgrim

The Pilgrim Fellowship Of sec- ond Congregational church held [ dance last night at Davenport hall at which carols were sung under leadership of Rev. John R. Coombs, associate pastor of the church. Harry Leibeck is chairman of the dance series, the next to be held Jan. 2i; Eleanor Webster is presi- dent of the society, and Robert Mills. chairman of the pograin committee. Music was by Paul Allie sons orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Full Weather Report

Boston, Dec. s4--tup)-wcather forecnAli ....s.t Sjnot or rnln with rising. temperns t,lro tonight. Saturday probably rhlil md HOm0Whnt warmer followed Dy
 Tonn@ctiniIii sioot or rain with rising tempernturoB tonight, Hhtirss dny probably rnln and A0moWhnt wnrn,or followed by colder nt night,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
CELLAR FIRE

Three companies of firemen ex- tlngulshed c cellar flro lnte this morning ct tho home Of oswald Aubertin, 20 Harker avenue. The fire started in c basket of papers, apparently having been caused by children playing with matches Damage was negligible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Chinese Here Urge
 Boycott Of Japan
Laundry Shops, Restaurants Display Signs Condemn ing NippOnese; Appeal to Americans to Check Enemy

Slowly and without any apparent display of feeling, the few Chinese factions in this city have been working up
 boycott against the Japanese and their products terg them the aggressors in the Oriental war" Methodlcay and with the craft typical of the Oriental ace they have built up campaign not only against Japanese made dUcted bv Japanese
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
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 Liscum camp and Davenport aux Hilary, United Spanish War Veterans, held Q joint Christmas party at Ho- tel Elton last night with carol sing ing, distribution of gifts to adults and children and refreshments.
 Also at Hotel Elton was the Christmas dance of the University club, attended by more than 100 couples ct the club rooms, with music by the DeMolay orchestra and under direction of c committee coin- prising John M. Brodie, ThornC Perry. J. Heartt Raub, David Hart, and c. Walker Bissett.
 Carols sung by 50 children from the Chase park house will bring the spirit of Christmas to many parts of Waterbury tonight cul- ininating ct the Green where the park departments Santa Claus on chimney set over the familiar clock and near the great Christmas tree, will be Waterbury's acknowledge ment of tho Yuletide ct 8:i6 o'clock tonight.
 The children, carried in cars by members of the WPA band which will accompany the singing, will aS- semble at the Chase park house at B:30 o'clock under supervision or Miss Mildred Dunne, assisted by Miss Eleanor Culhane.
 They will sing at the Blessed Sacrament church ct 0:l6 o'clock, at the Waterbury hospital. St Marys hospital, Notre Dame acad- emy, thereafter. Then. with Msch- acl Mancinl leading, the WPA or. chestra will play accompaniment for the familiar Christmas carols ar" ranged by Superintendent of Parks James J. Curtin for tho municipal observance ct the Green.
 The park department announced today that youngsters will find BkaC" ing fine ct Hamilton and Washing" ton parks. but the ice ct Fulton park Is not approved yet by Assist ant Supervisor of Recreation Will- jam ]. berwin. Superintendent Cur tin said that weather tonight which duplicates last nights cold "Snap" will result in Fulton park being open for skating tomorrow, Christmas day, according to present indica' tiofB,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

rie Pooler, Lois Rasmussen, Mar- ion Nield, Nancy Edwards, Robert Nield, Robert Castalda, Gordon La- Pointe, Robert House, Mary Dick irson, Gladys Judson, Esther Ro- cfon, Beverly Bradstreet, Shirley Nield, Shirley Bradstreet, Marilyn McKenna, Shirley LaPointe, Betty Wander Bogart, Virginia Harrison, Dorothy Shepard, Peggy DiPietro, Jean Chipman, Robert Mcclellan, Hayden Nichols, Robert Gauvin
 John Azunaris, Anna Dickinson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
St, Paul's

More than 26 people were inclld- cd in the cast of tho annual Christi mas play and pageant of the Na. tivity given last night ct St. Paul's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Platts MllIa

The annual Christmas party of the piatts Mills Community association was held last night fin the restaurant of the Bristol company The hall was tastefully decorated in tradl- tloflal red and green and c large brilliantly lighted tree stood lip In front under which toys and candy were arranged which had been pre- viously delivered to the committee by Santa.
 There was c large attendance and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Blessed Sacrament

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 Rev. Francis Barrett, advisor of the High School Catholic Action so- ciety of the church of the Blessed Sacrament, was presented gift by the group at Q Christmas party in the church hall last night. Santa Claus paid a visit, presenting gifts from a grab-bag, and Rev. Edward Morrison, pastor, spoke briefly. A play was dramatized.
 The cast of the play included Joe seph Guilfoile, Betty Belanger, Susie Vendetti, Helen Blair, John Barrett and Christine Donahue. Morris Fabiani was prompter.
 Those attending included Charles Palomba, Rita O'Rourke, Fred 'O'Roukre, James Mulligan, Norman McVeigh, Marian McNulty, George Mclean, Arlene McDonald, Thomas Casey, Robert Walker, Raymond Tierney, George, Joseph, Francis, Thomas and James Mcdrath, Ed- ward Maloney, Vernette Noonan, Eunice Newcofnb, Jerry Murphy, Lo- retta Guilfoile, Lorraine Hemen- way, Orris Hemenway, Jane Hender- son, Richard Joy, Dorothy Kane, Harry and William Katzing, and George Larivierie.
 Others were Virginia Lariviere, Nancy Luddy, James Lynch, Mar ian McKeever, Rita Stillar, David switz, Loretta Walsh, Charles and William Periello, James Poison, Carmen Ricciardi, Dora Rinaldi, Frank Roberts, Mary santalucia, Joseph Santalucia, John Shiel. Mary shiel, Rita skipp, Ruth stollar, Walter Angle, Dorothy Arcand, Marilyn Beck, Helen Blair, Ross Blanchard, Lena Cappello, Lillian Bradley, Dorothy Caffrey, Marjorie Caputo, Edward Carney, James Carroll, Thomas Casey, Matthew Bergin and Norman Champlain.
 Also John Ciarelli, Francis and Marian Costello, Edwin and Rob. ert Croft, Albert and Anthony Dad- dona, Archie Doyan, Agnes Du- mouchel, Frank Duntil, Corhelia Fabiani, Franklin Finnan, Edward Moriarty, Gloria Gardner and Mary Grimm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Singing Of Carols
 On Central Green Among Many Features
Hundreds of Baskets Containing Essentials for Excel lent Dinner Sent Into Homes of Needy-v Various
 Organizations Hold Special Parties

day to deliver all the mail in the crammed sacks on their shoulders. Extra deliveries were made in every section of the city. Parcel Post trucks darted to and fro, delivering Christmas gifts.
 Lights on Christmas trees will sparkle throughout the city tonight, as the city relaxes and awaits the holiday. Peace on earth, good will to men" was the theme as the hours of Christmas Eve slipped by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

Eleanor Shepard, Olive sibold, El- canor Krugelis, Betty LaBrie, Jac- queline Pooler, Della Judson, Rich- ard Castalda, Roy Ranslow, Jean McFarlane, Donald House, Sylvia Wilson and Marjorie Pooler,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Waterburx sayInrn Bank

were held yesterday afternoon ana evening, among them, that of the Waterbury Savings bank employees About sixty officials and employea attended as follows: Edwin S. Hunt, Edwin 0. Northrop, Cherrie Preus- ser. Edward J. Holcomb Naura Archambault, Clarence Jessel, Olgs Hansen, Carl Suffa, Harriet Hirsc1 Alice Anderson, Earl McGann, Q Frederick Goodwin, Marion zibell, Frank NeWberry, Robert Mont" gomery, Shirley White Ruth Schulz insky, Ray Cummings, Gertrude Spearo, Robert platt, Robert Miller. Roy Focte, Helen Smith. Julie Or. sinl Virginia Roberts. Ina Folg. mann, Anna Bendler, George Hollo. way, Andrew Archambault, 0. Ray. fnond 0anung, Chris Bannofi, Gen. eyieve KirkWood. Betty Root, Wal. ter Nelson, Adele Meleckis, Parkei Fleming, Franklin Schofield. Anna Casaly, Bob Hills. Harold Warner, Edna Laeton, Rose Romano, Ora. ham Border, George Merkle, Olive Meyers, Grace Stango, Douglas H. Carpenter, Richard II. Hunt, Ar. thur Krueger, Lorraine Arcafd, Charles Sutherland, Irene Fleming. Alice Gleason, Adeiine Lawtofl, Har- old Fcest, Fred Jackson, Arthur Nichols, William Doyle. Tony Rubbo Vera Cunningham. Lillian Keavaily. James Kettford. The committee in charge included ChetTie Preusser, Naura Archambault, Edward J. Hol' comb and Clarence Jessell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Day Nursery

Day Nursery
 Fifty-five children cared for tt the Waterbury Day Nursery were guests at the Nursery Christmas party held yesterday afternoon at which time 0irl Scouts and church societies contributed largely to- wards the success of the program. Toys and candy were distributed by Santa Claus tLevi Wilcox) and Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Edward R. Jones was chairman of the committee on arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
Byrolly Go.

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 The annual Christmas party of employees of the Byrolly TranSpor- tation company was held last eve- ming at Waverly inn. Among thos attending were Miss Helen Pocoski, Miss Nydia Barone, Miss Mary Roach, Mrs. Joseph Maloney, Miss Margaret Mahoney, Miss Dorothy Connor, Miss Margaret Monahan, Miss Helene sciullo, Miss Kay Lynch, Louis DiCorpo. Harold Nc. Donald, All schwed, William White, who acted as Santa Claus; Charles Bertucio, Hubert HeminwGy and Mrs. Martin Sweeney.
 More than 200 persons attended the annual Christmas party giv. on last night at the Third Congre. gational church auditorium at which time Christmas carols and recitations were enjoyed and re. treatments served. Rev. Conner R. Lewis, rector, also conducted re. ligious services.
 Those taking part in the program were: Margaret Henderson, Anna Pilla, Shirley DiPietro, Jean Farq. harsen. Thomas Harrison. Marjo-
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

The Cast of Characters in
"Gardenias for Christmas"
DOUGLAS BATES, who re-
gretS the change u
EVELYN, his wife, who, since
the death of their only
son on Christmas Eve has
lived a life of hollow gaiety,
mockery, pretenSe.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25
"GardeniaS for Christmas "
By MAUDE WILLIAMSON

Christmas Eve another Christmas Eve Across the swarm
ing Douglas Bates looked at the who had been his
wife since 1923. And he felt he did not know her.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

vengeance. and there was scarcely
night club in which the tall.
striking Mrs. Douglas Bates was
not recognized and noted.
The penthouse followed. For
more than year now. Douglas
Bates reflected, this huge garish
room had been growing louder
and funnier," as Evelyn'S play
mates would have said. And he
and Evelyn had been growing
farther and farther apart.
You would never guess, looking
over the mob in this room, that
tonight was Christmas Eve. That
in churches people would kneel to
pay homage to a Child's birthday;
that carols would be sung. This
penthouse was too high for the
message of Christmas Carols to
reach Too far away.
Then, without warning, Douglas
Bates saw his wife coming toward
him. Color rose in his face, as
though she had read his thoughts.
You wanted me, Evelyn?" he
asked politely. The lacquered
youth-hiS name was Ronnie
Mitts-was tagging at her heels.
Evelyn laughed. I'm not good
at defining words" she said. II
just had an idea we'd better start
dressing for the Whittiers' ava
lanche.
The Washington times., 1937-12-25

That woman in a vivid rec
hostess gown could not be Evelyn
Not the Evelyn he had dreamed
with, and worked for, during
seven happy years!
The old Evelyn could not have
tilted glass with the abandon
which the woman across the room
was fitting hers The old
Evelyn's voice had been soft, and
tender. Not hard and brittle
and
Until two years ago, Douglas
Bates reminded himself. Two
years ago, on Christmas Eve,
everything had changed. 1t was
on Christmas Eve that little Doug
had-left them.
Suddenly. amidst the rooms dis
tasteful noise, Douglas Bates eyes
softened. He still watched the tall
girl in the bright red gown . . {.
But he saw another girl, another
room, another Christmas Eve.
Two years ago they had not
lived in this place. He and Evelyn
and little Doug-had lived in a
house, with a garden; 20 miles
from the city.
And neither he nor Evelyn had
dreamed so busy with Christmas
preparations had they been, that
robust six-year-old boy could be
stricken overnight.
That a baby's fever could rise,
to strike with lightening-like de-
vastation, exactly IL hours before
the birthday of the child whose
coming had brought Peace on
Earth!