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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
This
Sporting
World
Red Is ..RiIedo Up

Rswther indication that the Rey-
s,iond HiIlies-West side speedboys
game Is as good Is -iu" as far Is
Willingness to play Is concerned
came this morning IN the form Of
1fiote fro Red Jim 0ladney, man
aeer Of the Raymond Hiilies. Brief
-. the teams viii probably get to-
Resher at the Boys Club on Thurs
d March 4h. incidentally, Mike
Moore,s teaser about the bird
cage" gym the Hiilies play upon is
touched upon briefly by Red James
- follows:
= February 20, 1887.
John A. Cluney,
sports Editor,
waterbury Democrat.
Dear SIR
After reading the letter addressed
to you by Mike Moore, In last
nights Democrat, I would like to
secure some Of your valuable space
to answer Mr.. Moore and also let
the sport fans Of the city know
that the Raymond Hillies have
never refused to play off their
home court. Mike referred to the
washington Park Community house
floor as a bird cage" and said the
Hillies were afraid to leave this
court. I would like to state at
this time that the Raymond Hillies
would rather play on any other
gym In the city rather than play
at Washington park because the
latter floor Is not as large as other
gyms. This was proven last week
when the Hillies handed the Bum
ker Hill Esquires a to 20 set
back and although they dropped
q decision to the North End Y
the same week, the Hillies, minus
the services Of three regulars, put
on a fast exhibition at the North
End Y.
Better teams than the Speedboys
have played on the Hill court but
none Of them ever blamed the
court for their defeats or ever called
It q "bird cage. The Hillies did not
build the Community house and 1t
is not their fault If 1t Is not big
enough for the West Side Speed
boys.
As to the % point setback re-
ceived last year by the Speedboys,
Mr.. Moore II he looks over the
lineup the Doughboys used, he will
see that 1t was minus several play
ers who played against the Speed
boys in the opening game. The
Hiilies are not out to give alibis
for the setback they received by
the West Sideers and the only rea-
son they mentioned that they were
the only team to hand the Siders a
setback last year was because they
figured they were being side-stepped
and this was why the challenge was
issued last week.
The Hillies will play the Speed
boys on any floor In the city, even
on their home court, the Russell
gym on a 6O-40 basis and II they
want to use both John Cluney and
Hennie Darlington as referee and
umpire, 1t Is O. X. with the Hillies.
Z basketball games are won on
the floor and not on the sport
] pages and the Hillies will meet
the Speedboys for the city junior
championship Just as soon as they
they are ready or for anything
else they want to play for.
Yours In sports,
- JAMES RED" GLADNEY,
NJ Manager Of Raymond Hillies.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
GIANTS

Havana, Feb. 23-(U.P) - Man
ager Bill Terry Of the New York
Giants was scheduled to arrive to-
day and take charge Of his players
who have been training since last
Friday. Terry was delayed because
of influenza. Shortstop Dick Bartell
signed his 1887 contract yesterday
leaving only four Giants out Of the
fold.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Incidentally, 1t was not surprising
to hear that Dolly Stark talked
himself out Of" Dartmouth as bas-
ketball coach, even rs his sound
waves and holdout tactics for more
money as q national league umpire,
brought him layoff from President
Ford Frick Of the National League
which Is still In effect.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
Wrestling

Portland; Me-Curley Dopchin,
Milwaukee, tossed Chuck Montana,
Detroit; Droplick Murphy. Boston,
defeated Dick Costello, Halifax, N.
8. DISQUALIFICATION, COWBOY Hughes
Oklahoma. drew with Mike Rogoskl,
Poland; Joe Dempsey, Ohio, drew
with Manuel Cortez, Mexico; Henry
Kaliko, Chicago. pinned Hans
Schacht. Germany.
New York--steve Casey, ireland,
pinned, Hans Kampfer, Germany,
Chief Little Wolf, Colorado, and
Rudy Dusek, Omaha, drew; Len
Macaluso, Buffalo, downed Geokge
Lehman, Boston: Ted Key. Los
Angeles, tossed John swensh. Massa-
chusetts. Jackie Brown, New York.
pinned Mike Yainka. Russia: Baoo
Ali, Turkey, and Walter Percy. Eng
land drew; Frank Sexton. Califcr-
mia, tossed John 0udiski Poland.
M. second Davey tN). third Anas-
tasio (NH).
Diving-First Novack (NH, sec
ond Orlawski (N), third, Rodenbach
(N).
40.yard breast stroke First MUIR
ratti (NH). second Meyers (N),
third Mailan tN).
80-yard relay--Won by Nsuga-
tuck schyui. d. Nixon, r. Nixon,
st. John.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

SCHOLASTIC BASKETBALL
Hillhouse Is, Harding High 10.
Bristol SO, New Britain ~.
Warren Harding %, Bridgeport
Central 81.
Bassick 26, New London Bulk
eley 20. tt-4.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

After 5teanaing along on high IN
the first two games, the leaders
seemed to wilt and the Real Estat-
ers not only took the last game but
piled UP enough pins to take the
point for pinfall. BY splitting the
match, Leroy lost q fine opportrn-
ity to gain ground on his nearest
rivals the Servicemen who were
splitting their match with Nauga-
tuck.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
J. WELLINGTON WINDY

without a doubt this league Is
witnessing one Of the greatest ding
dong races in It's history. Here we
have only four more weeks to 20
and each OF the first eight teams
have chance to land in first place.
There Is no doubt but that the
strain on Stores 3 the leaders must
be terrific.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

The boys from Naugatuck have
been throwing wrenches into the
hopes Of many Of the aspirants of
late and they kept their record in
tact by taking two from Murphy
which prevented the old fox from
going into a tie for first place.
In the last game when Ray
Ahearn rolled a lowly 10 It was
hard to tel whether he was rolling
duckpins or playing third base. In
other words, he was mufing them
plenty.
How Were the Eats, Dispatchers
Before their match the Dispatch
ers and Production Engineers made
q frniedly wager that the losers
would pay for the dinners. This was
bad strategy on the part OF the
Production fellows for when there Is
food In the making. Tippy Moriarty
the world famous bread wrapper, is
at his best. Ably allotted by Bill
Grover, Walt Robson and Bill Wes-
ton, Tippy fairly smothered the op-
position.
Marcel Young's Accountants re-
NAMED in the thick Of the race by
taking three points from the Test.
OF course. 1t was severe handicap to
the Testmen when Johnnie Maher
rolled couple Of games that made
a couple Of fellows ask II ne was
wearing mask.
Howard Humphries had to buy
new pair Of bowling shoes. We
would hate to be the person who
has the other pair and have How
ard see him with them on.
The Collectors and Statesmen had
q pleasant time IN their match.
Only Ben Mellor and Bob Nelson
were able TO be ON hand for the
Sales promoters as Bill Poor, Cor
don DelzeA and Roy Darroch were
out Of town seeing what makes
washing machines 60 around. MUIR
ply was wishing Mellcr and Nelson
were there also.
Eddie Culhane kept up his good
work with total ct 800 for three
strings. Maestro Kieiy states that IN
another year the other boys are 60
ing to have q tough time keeping
Ed from being top man Of the
league IN averages.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
WEST ENDS BEATEN

Mew Britain. Feb. 23-The Hbly
9foss Five Of this city turned back
the West End basketball team at
Bristol last nieht.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

gle prize for the week with 1873 while
Harry Huey took the high kicker
With 311.
Joe Galipeau~was on the side lines
with an injury watching his team
lose three points to the Welfarers.
George Barnes was the most sur
prised man In the house when he
made two spares In q row in the
last game and won 1t for his gang.
1t was close and Welfare needed
that point to stay In the huddle.
Charlie Goggins and Rabbits Ci-
chetu didn't show up. Charlie told
Johnnie DeVito next day he had q
long trip. He had to 60 to Thorn
aston while Rabbits said he went
to New York. Some extreme, eh, fell
lows. Rabbits didn't say who he
went to see. Maybe the mayor. Did
Jhonnie tell them something?
Some one en- the alleys remarked
that II Captain Beckley Of the Gar
age team remained around his own
alleys and directed the destinies Of
his team they would maybe chalk
up more victories. A little more CO.
operation boys.
Our old friend Stuey Hoffman was
going good last week. OF course he
doesn't wanl to get to enthusiastic
before he goes TO New York but he
really thinks he is going to give the
boys a run with the l6 pound ball.
We hope SO.
Harry Swart was back in the
lineup and put across a couple of
good games but his pal Fred At
tenborough did not seem to be able
to locate TIE pins.
The announcement from the off,
cials Of the league that they would
conduct sweepstakes on the after
noon Of the day the big banquet Is
Is held was received enthusiastical-
~ by all the members Of the league
ard Judging from the response to
date, 100 per cent entry list will
compete for the prizes. All those
members who have not as yet enter
ed may do SO by forwarding their
entry and fee to the secretary Of
the league.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
Sparks From The POzger League

The basketball players had good
night-Gene Sweeney took high sim
gle prize for the week with 1873 while
Harry Huey took the high kicker
With 311.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
BY BIFF

Hopper Weyman goes home every
Friday night with q sore threat,
after yelling OF Petitjean's oppo-
nents. Percy asked Hopper to yell
because 1t helps him beat his man.
II worked In two games.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

L. o. O. MOOSE
Lucky Strike Alleys
Moose Alumni IN
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Art Broulette says, II thought I'd
die wi1en I had the high single for
the year within reach. and blew Il, !"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Joe Galipeau-was on the side lines
with an injury watching his team
lose three points to the Welfarers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Harry Swart was back in the
lineup and put across a couple Of
good games but his pal Fred At
tenborough did not seem to be able
to locate TIE pins.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
Shoe Hardreare Bo1cling Notes

He must have died alright, for he
bowled q dead game after that.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

That couldn't have been CToonee
Bill Delaney who bowled 262 foe
three games this wee. (0oodness NOS
He could stay home and sleep and
get . better average than that.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

In the last game when Ray
Ahearn rolled a lowly 78 1t was
hard to tel whether he was rolling
duckpins or playing third base. In
other words, he was mufing them
plenty.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Doce Leonard says, II thought this
Mcverry boy was o hot flash. He
got back TO normal the last two
games.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Carsella says, 'AThat hair Lip thas
Brown wears makes him top heavy.
That's the reason for those 90 games.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Gil Gay finally got In the 900 class.
Why don't you quit whit champ,
Gil. Tunney did.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

II I'd Hewitt keeps on hitting
them the way he hit them this week.
Frank Belanger viii have to how'd
lead off. Dieter sign up with the
Happy Four, Frankly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
ENCYCLOPEDIAS AS GRADUATION GIFTS
Nothing More Appropriate for Future High School,
 College Students

A set of Encyclopedias for grad- uation! What better gift could you present to the boy or girl who is to graduate next month. It is set uf books that is wanted in every home where there are children and espe" cially for those who intend going ta college.
 Very often boys and girls away at school are required to take along a set of Encyclopedias and this offer makes it very fortunate for such boys and girls. The books are of con- venient size and they contain all up-to- -the-minute material. They have been brought up to date by the greatest educators of the country. Here are some of the men who compiled "The Worlds Popular En- cyclopedia" in len volumes which is being distributed by the Democrat at 39 cents per volume:
 Francis J. Reynolds, former ref erence librarian, Library of Con- gress, Editor-in-chief of Golfers New Encyclopedia, Reynolds Atlas and Gazetteer.
 Allen l.. Churchill, Associate Ed itor of New International Year Book, contributor to New International Encyclopedia.
 Henry Jackson Waters, LL.D. (Deceased Ex-President State Az ricultural College, Manhattan, Kan SaS.
 George Maxwell Howe, PH.D. Professor of German Department, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
 Loomis Havermeyer, PH.D. As sistant Professor of Anthropology Of Yale University.
 Elsie Wright, A.B. Western Re- serve University, Editor-in-chle1 Twentieth Century Encyclopedia, Research Bureau.
 Julian Deveries, A.B. Western Re- serve University, Associate in Re- vision of Twentieth-C Century Ency- clopedia.
 Dorothy Clarke, A.B. Lake Erie College, Associate in Revision of Twentieth Century Encyclopedia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
ALIENATION CASE
 WILL OPEN TODAY

New Haven. May 18.-The $25,- 900 balm action of Royal Barton of Cheshire against Jeremiah F. Shea, also of Cheshire, goes to trial today before a jury. Superior Court Judge Arthur F. Els is expected to be the presiding judge.
 Stating he married Delphine Pomeroy October IS, 1923, and they subsequently, had three children, Barton specifically charges Shea with "wilfully and maliciously in- tending to injure" him by alienat- ing his wife's affections. The suit also accused Shea and Mrs. Barton of misconduct on divers dates be- tween June, 1880, and last Decem- Der.
 Shea, to accomplish his purpose of alternating Mrs. Bartons' affections, according to the suit, acquired overwhelming and improper influ- ence over her by his favors, induce ments, moneys, blandishments and other means"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Following the regular meeting with Mrs. Mary Commerford, senior re- gent in charge, a social and recep- tion will be held in honor of Mrs. Starkey.
 OutEtanding Worker
 This honor came to Grand Regent Mrs. Starkey as a Well-deserved tri- bute of service to the principles of the Women of the Moose. She join ed the Fraternity in 1913 and has been an active member of her local chapter, serving in office for four teen consecutive years, as well as on all committees. For many years proir to her appointment as Grand Regent she served as Deputy Grand Recorder of New England as an of ficial representative of the Grand Recorder of the Women of the Moose, Miss Katherine Smith. She has long been active at National Conferences acting as general chair man of the Boston conference in 1885 and as conference leader at the Chicago conference this year. Mrs. Starkey has had the degrees of the College of Regents and Friendship conferred upon her in recognition of her long and dis tinguished service to the Fraternity.
 AS an outstanding fraternaliSt in her community Mrs. Starkey has been affiliated with such Orders as the Columbus Guild, Daughters of Isabella, Winona Council, Auxiliary to the Red Men, and the Companion of the Foresters of America, as well as mony other social clubs. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Conference of Social Workers and has had membership in the Shoe Workers of America. She was chair man of the WomenS Division in the reception Joohn Polando who made the long nonstop flight from New York to Turkey in the interest of modern science and aviation.
 Civic Interests
 As a member of the Democratic Club Mrs. Starkey has watched To- cal, state and national legislation and has with special interest fol- lowed labor movements and their effect upon our country. She has al- ways been interested in civic affairs for the welfare of her community and centers her attention particu- larly upon education and recreation al programs for both children and adults. She actively serves on dis cussion groups held in the interest of these projects and keeps herself informed on all phases of develop ment in fields of education and rec reation so that her contribution may be of more value to her communi- ty in its effort to meet the social and educational needs of its citi- ZenS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Assembly of Connecticut, officers of Patriarchs Militant of Connecticut, officers of sister jurisdictions, off, cers of Grand Encampment of Con- necticut, officers of Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Mrs. Randall c. Brink, wife of grand master, Randall c. Brink, grand master.
 Greetings-Hon. Frank Hayes, mayor of Waterbury.
 Entertainment under the direction of Beverly Joyce.
 AIneS OlSteIS "............. Dance Arno and zola Mystery in the Air" June Boyd ...,...... Xylophonist Grace Ames .., .Acrobatic Dance Jeanne AleXandrea Mezzo Soprano Ernie Mack
 The Man with Thousand Faces Lucille Ames Song and Dance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Four Meetings To
 Be Held Tonight
Children of Mary, Micah Cleans, LegiOnnaires and
 Drum Corps Plan Sessions Roundup Monday
WATEKVI Mrs. R. w. HeniOn-l7S6 ThOmastOn Ave.-TeL S-5462

bers of the Parent Teacher asso- citation. Children must. be accom- panied by their parents and it is hoped all realize the opportunity which is being offered, because, a child may seem perfectly healthy, but upon examination, it may be found that he is suffering from some disability, such as defective hear ing, or poor eye sight, and his pro- gress in school vii lbe greatly hin- dered unless these defects are dis covered and corrected.
 The children's teeth will also be checked and cleaned by a dental hygienist. The examinations will be complete in every detail, and all parents of children about to enter school are urged to take them to the roundup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Odd Fellows Gather Here for 97th Grand Lodge Sessio
 Agreements

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability or for specific injury were filed today and- approved at the office of the, compensation commissioner: q
 Lux Clock Company and Ed= ward Rooney, 1901 South Main street, finger injuries, $12.5Os 17 2-3 weeks.
 ScOviIl Manufacturing COm-. pany and Harry Butler, 1F' Vermont street, finger injuries, $13.41; three weeks.
 Ike Sovitsky, AnsOnia and. Francis Lad0na, Derby, hand injury, S9.6O beginning April IS.
 Warner Brothers Theaters6 and John O'Sullivan, TOrring-' ton, knee injury, $5.O4 beginning March 6. sv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Waterville, May 18. - There will be a meeting of the Children of Mary of St. Michael's church this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the church, to make plans for the crowning ot the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sunday, June 6. It is important that all prospective new members attend this meeting.
 The Micah Cleans Society of Grace Methodist church will hold a meeting this evening at the home of Nancy Platt, at Bucks Hill, Mem bers will meet at the church at 7:15 o'clock, and will proceed to the meet ing in group.
 A special meeting of the Davis post, Legionnaires has been called for tonight at o'clock at Fraternity hall on Boyden street. Commander Edward Martin requests all mem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Roundup Monday

A most important event will take place Monday, May "A at a. m., in the gymnasium of Sprague school, it being the annual roundup, which will be sponsored by the Parent Teacher association of Waterville, in cooperation with the state de- partment of health, and which will be free service given to all chill dren eligible to enter school in the fall, whereby they will receive a complete physical examination, if presented by their parents at the 'ound-up.
 An efficient corps of workers will be in attendance, assisted by mem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

Among the guests were Henry Donohue, assistant scout execu- tive; Rev. Thomas P. Mulcahy, pas tor of the church; Rev. James Woods, an active promoter of the scout troop at the church; William Lovett, chairman of the troop committee and Carlton Chapin, district commissioner. Al Reisin- ger is scoutmaster of troop 18.
 A sketch entitled "The Great Swindle" was the feature of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
BOROUGH MINISTER
 PEACE GROUP GUEST

Motion pictures of the Sherwood Eddy trip taken last summer will be shown at the final meeting this season of the Waterbury Council for Peace Action tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the University club rooms of The Elton, by Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor of the Congregational church of Naugatuck.
 Experiences in the Soviet Union, Germany and Geneva will also be discussed by MT. Hance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
WOLCOTT MINISTER
 NEW HAVEN GUEST

Rev. H. Gertrude Coe of Wolcott will speak on Our Hope" at the 54th annual convention of the New Haven County w. c. T. U. in the East Pearl street M. E. Church in New Haven today. A feature of this afternoons sessions will bet he elec- tion of officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

der of Odd Fellows which will take place this evening at Buckingham hall, it was announced today by General Chairman George Baronian.
 The two day session will open this evening at Buckingham hall with a reception and entertainment, at which some 1000 persons are ex- pected to attend. Tomorrow morn ing the grand lodge session will open and will continue all day at Temple hall, with luncheons arranged dur ing the noon hour for delegates at two different points in the city.
 The complete program for this evening and tomorrow is as follows:
 Past grand representatives, dinner at the Hotel Elton.
 Reception, Buckingham hall- George A. Baronian, P. G., general chairman and introduction of mas- ter of ceremonies.
 Address of welcome, Judge Arthur F. Ells.
 Introduction of officers of Rebekah
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

More than one hundred persons gathered in the basement of SS. Peter and Paul school last night for the annual father and son banquet of troop 18 of the local Boy Scout council. There were forty boys present at the affair, members of the troop commit tee, parish priests and parents of boys. William Klobedanz, presi- dent of the Holy Name society was master of ceremonies at the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

evenings entertainment. Those who were featured in this sketch, put on by the younger boys, were Ray Wrenn, William O'Neill, Rob- ert Archambeau, Robert Doran, John Ashton, Francis Dunn. A demonstration of fire-making was also given by Thomas Boaini. John McKenna and John God burn gave signaling demonstra- tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Grand Regent To Pay
 Visit To Waterbury
Women Moose to Entertain National Leader at Recep=
 ton Tomorrow Night Outstanding Fraternalist

Members of the Waterbury Chapter, Women of the Moose will entertain distinguished member of the order tomorrow evening at their regular meeting in Moose hall The occasion will mark official visit the part of Mrs Eva G. starkey of Lynn Mass whose appointment as at the International Conference of the Women of the Moose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 1s-(UP)-weather forecast:
 Rhode Island and Massachusetts --IncreasiDg cloudiness tonight pos sibly followed by showers Wednes- day. Cooler Wednesday.
 Connecticut - Increasing cloudi- ness tonight possibly followed by showers Wednesday. Cooler We'd ,nesday.