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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Six New Members For
 Gents Of The Hill''
Luddy Appointed Chairman of Dance Committees Conl=
 munty Club Calls Special Meeting Tomorrow Night
WASHINGTON HILL

Six new members were admitted to the Gents of the Hill Club at 8 regular meeting in the Washington Park Community House last night. During the past month, the club has admitted total of eight new members.
 The newest members, who will be initiated at a special meeting next Wednesday night are: Joseph Mc- Avoy, Charles Martin, Jr, John Murphy, Earl Goodwin, Donald Felth and Michael Ciriello. Further arrangements for the first spring dance of the group were made at the regular meeting last night, and final preparations will be made at the special meeting next week. The dance, which will be semi-formal, is planned for Friday evening, May 28, at Barney Rapp's Pavilion Roy ale, West Haven.
 George Luddy was appointed chairman of a committee to make arrangements for summer meetings of the group. Special Meeting
 Consideration of plans for the summer program of the Washing ton Park Community club will be given at a special meeting to be held in the Community House to- morrow evening. President Frank Sturges has announced the meeting. and urged that all be present.
 Robins Win
 The Robins defeated the Welles 7-4 in a regular game of the Wash .ngton Park Twilight league at the Hill diamond last night. It was the most closely contested game of the season to date. Ralph Ruggles um- pired.
 Dance Successful
 Reports given at the rehearsal of the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps last night, indicated that the dance sponsored at the Community club by the group last Friday was successful beyond expec- tations. All returns have not as vet been made.
 Baseball Dance
 Final preparations are being made for the first dance of the Washing ton Park Baseball league which will take place Friday evening at the Community House. All managers of the teams participating in the league are included on the commit tee. Driscolls orchestra will play.
 Overnight Hike
 With Scoutmaster Patrick Wal lace and his entire corps of assist ants and patrol-leaderS in~ charge, the complete personnel of the St. Francis Xavier Boy Scout troop, No. 9. will take part in an ovcr- night hike to Camp Morris-Buc at Lake Hitchcock. during the coming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
FrQternQL News
B. P. o. E.

B. r. O. E..
 A large class of candidates will be initiated tomorrow night at exercises to be held following the regular meeting of the local lodge of Elks, the program to be con- ducted by the newly appointed entertainment and lodge activities committee. Since this initiation will be the first of such events to be held under the regime of Exalted Ruler James Neagle, it is expected that considerable in- terest will be taken ill the pro- gram. After the exercises luncheon will be served.
 Final arrangements have also been completed for the annual Maytime dinner dance to be given at the lodge hall on Saturday night at which time it is expect ed that a crowd of more than 150 couples will be present. The com- mittee has engaged the services of popular l0-piece orchestra, and has made arrangements for novelties and surprise features which are seldom offered upon an occasion of this type. The event will be of the semi-formal nature.
 William Pollard and Daniel Sul- livan have been appointed to the entertainment committee for to- morrow nights gathering and the luncheon will be served in charge of James Courtney, Joseph Byrnes and Phil Becker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19

weekend.
 A change has been made in plans, it was said today by Scoutmaster Wallace, and he urged that all boys take the hike confer with him or one of his assistants before Friday afternoon when the hike will start. The scouts will leave from the meet ing hall at about AIS o'clock Friday afternoon and return Saturday night.
 [ Complete facilities of the famous overnight camp wil lbe at their disposal. Half a dozen roomy, sani- tary and home-like log cabins of- fer shelter. All cooking will be done over outdoor fires, under the super vision of the leaders. This will be the first overnight hike of the sea- son for troop g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19

John M. BrOdle VIII preside.
 It is expected that the proposed plan affecting present positions of appointive officials will be discussed in detail The legal committee of which Attorney Frederic Smedley is chairman of the association here is now studying the present set-up and the possibilities of chasing the positions and placed all under the merit system. It is expected that the local plan will be patterned after the state plan now in force.
 At Monday evenings meeting plans will be made for holding the annual meeting of the Connecticut Merit System association in Water bury at which time Governor Will bur L. Cross and Horace Taft, state president, will be the chief speakers Nominations will also be in order for representative of the Water bury district on the state council advisory committee.
 Some interesting reactions are eX- pected to follow the announcement that the sponsors of the plan hope to inaugurate the merit system locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Line Abandoned

Federal Judge Carroll c. Hincks yesterday signed an order author izing the trustees of the New Ha- ven road, to abandon a line of railroad operating between Wa terbury and Southbury. The or- der specifies that although opera tions of the road may cease, the line is not to be demolished, ex- cept upon further order of the court after noticea nd hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19

AylWard has pledged the support of the various units of the patri- otic orders in boosting this drive over the top.
 All group commanders are ap- pointed by the chairman as mem bers of this committee, Gnd will be responsible for bringing this matter to the attention of their membership as soon as possible. Your attention is called to the enclosed pamphlet which reports the work done in the apts year by the Salvation Army and it is re- quested that this be brought to the attention of your particular group. Time is short and this request calls for immediate action there fore Commander AylWard has called another meeting for We'd nesday, May 18th at o'clock at the Y. D. room in the armory. It is very important that all Organi- zations be represented at this meeting, either by their comman- der or representative. We are counting on your support.
 By order of the chairman:
 WILLIAM. B. AWKWARD, Attest:
 ESTELLE M. AKINS,
 Sec'y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Market Lethargy Was
 At Opening
Non.Ferrous Metal Shares Showed Firmness; U. s
 Steel Firmed Up, But Quickly Dropped Back

54 3-4. Calument & Hecla was at Is up l; American Smelling 84 up l and Anaconda 50 3-4 up 3-4; Home stake jumped 10 points to 380.
 Atchison lost point to 88 while Southern Pacific gained 3-4 to 56 1-2. U. s. Steel firmed 1-8 to 96 3-4 on 1900 shares but quickly lost the advance. Bethlehem and Ma tional were fractionally higher. Loew's was up nearly a point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19

a meeting in Pythian hall. Pa- trOlman Walter F.. OvertOn was elected commander, defeating Thomas Casey in a spirited con- test 39 to 30. Other officers chOs- en were: Senior vice. commander, Henry Barry; junior vice-cOm- mander, Michael DeZinn0; sec- 0nd junior vice commander, Frank Roberts; treasurer, Dr. R. w. Messier; adjutant, William Murphy; chaplain, Ernest Mas sicotte; officer of the day, Joseph CiprianO; sergeant-at-arms, J0- seph F. Garvey; trustee, Edmund Cass; historian. Albert H. Sumpf; color bearers, Fred SchelI and AmOdea Payeur; color guards. Finer Jensen and Charles Cog gins. Next Saturday night the post will hold it's last party of the season at the club rooms. II East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
- SPOTLIGHTTNG- Brass City News
Appeals

The appeal of Emil Digliano, local restaurateur, from the ac of the state liquor control com mission, in suspending his >liqpOl license, may be heard by a state referee. A motion to so dispose of the case will be heard by Judge Kenneth Wynne in su- periOr court Friday.
 DiglianO maintains a restaur- ant at 79O North Main street, and the commission recently re- vOked his license for numerous causes, which are denied by DiglianO in his appeal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Beware!

The police motor patrol corps last night began a campaign to round up all drivers operating cars without having secured 1887 licenses. Police Superintendent William J. Roach gave instruc- tions for the drive.
 Police have a complete list of local operators who had licenses for 1886 but who have not renew ed them this year. If any of these drivers are seen operating cars they will be placed under arrest.
 Sergt. Charles McWeeney and Sergt. Joseph McEvoy, heads of the accident squad, were also in- structed to resume a campaign against drivers who fail to res- spect stop signs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
$375 in Cash

Completion of an inventory this afternoon showed that $375 in cash was taken by the thieves who stole a safe from the Spencer Grain Co.,, on Ham iltOn avenue over the week end. Detectives William Foley, and Edward McEIligott continued their investigation today.
 The safe was found in a Vol colt shed, with a truck, also owned by the company, which had been used to take the big str0ngbOx away. The bottom of the safe was battered open. Checks and papers in the safe were abandoned by the thieves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
1886 Clock Co.
 Income Greater

The Waterbury Clock Co. re- ports net income for 1886 more than five times greater than in the previous year. Net income for 1886 was S227,23s, compared with $43,S36.
 Earnings last year were S4.9S per share on the common stock. This compares with 35 cents a share in 1885. Current assets were listed at $2,037, ,559, and current liabilities $393, ,167. This leaves a working capital of S1,644,392. In 1885, current as- sets were $1,491,S97, current liabilities, S5O9,S1O, and work ing capital, S9S2,OS7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
"Wet Grounds"

Unfavorable weather conditions early this afternoon caused the postponement of the annual May day activities of LeavenWorth high school which were planned to take place at Fulton park. The program as originally planned will take place tomorrow shortly before noon, and will include talks by Violet Hoffman, valedictorian of the class and Frank Began, vice-principal.
 Earle H. Blanchard of the fac ulty is general chairman of the committee of arrangements and is assisted by Victor Nonack, presi- dent of the class, who is acting as chairman of the students com- mittee. Mortimer Tapkin, Mario rie Gould and Dorothea Cooper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Nice Playthings!

A bag of undertaker's equip ment, found here Monday on the sidewalk at East Main and Cherry streets, was claimed yes- erday by Louis ScmrOw, an employees of the Dun funeral home, Bristol. SemrOw said the bag had been stlOen from the funeral home.
 An anonymous phone caller yesterday told Lieut. Detective William F. Pollard that the bag belonged to the Dunn firm. The officer notified Britol police, and MT. SemrOw came here to identify the bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Thomas Studio. MISS DORIS JACARUSO
CO-Chairnlan

Ter John M. Dove, secretary of State Dr. c. John Satti are among the many state officials, who have signified their intentions of be- ing numbered among those pres- ent.
 Mrs. Robert Bosco and Miss D0- ris Jacaruso are co-chairmen of the committee of arrangements. Mrs. Louis Walker is director of publicity for the affair, one of the most popular social functions of the wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
"NOt Guilty"

, Insufficient evidence led Judge Edwin s. Thomas of the United States district court in Hartford yesterday to find Antonio Simone of Waterbury not guilty of charges of possessing untaxed al- cohol. The decision was made im- mediately after prosecution and defense had presented their claims to the court. Attorney Edward Mascolo of Waterbury represented the accused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
BY ELMER c. WALZER T1nifed Press Financial EditOr)

VUNTVCW 1ECSS EssAAsH
 New York, May 19-The stock market opened irregular today with mon ferrous metal shares firm. Bonds were steady, and cotton to II points higher.
 Trading on the share market lapsed into recent lethargy.
 Kennecott Copper rose l l-8 to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
} Strikes

Three counts, habitual intem- perance, intolerable cruelty and deserti0n, are claimed in a divorce action filed today in superior court by Frances Lideika of this city against Anthony Lideika of Oxford. The claimant, who states her maiden name was Frances Zdanys, ayers in the complaint that she married the defendant February 16. 1916. The desertion occurred October IA, 193O, it is al- legged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
TO DELIVER ADDRESS

New London, N. H., May 19 = (UP-President-elect Roswell O Ham of Mount Holyoke college vii deliver the tooth commencement day address at Colby Junior College fol women here here June IA, 1t was an. nounced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
MRS. MARGARET WALKER
Publicity Director

With distinguished guests from all parts of the state in attend ance the annual dinner-dance of the Italian-American Women's Democratic club will be held to- morrow evening at Waverly Inn. Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes heads the list of guests of honor. Thomas J. Smith, inter- nal revenue collector of Connec- ticut, State Controller Charles c. SWartZ. Assistant State Control
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
BOARDS TO MEET

only routine business was expect
 ed to be transacted at this after non's meetings of the police and fire boards. Commissioners Harry
 Minor. chairman of both boards, is out of town on business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS
James J. Murray, 151 South Elm street; Frances s. WierbOnics, B Washington street.
FORECLOSURE FILED

Luigi Bcrardi and others were named defendants in a foreclosure action filed today in superior court by the HOLC. Property at 2784 East Main street Is involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Behind The Lines

At meeting of the Allied Vet erans in regard to the annual maintenance appeal of the Sal vation Army, Past Commander William B. AylWard of the Yankee Division and the Disabled Amer ican Veterans of the World war was appointed chairman of the Allied division.
 In appreciation of the services rendered by the Salvation Army to the Allied veterans, Commander
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
WhOOps! |!

Two cases of measles were the only communicable diseases in Waterbury last week, according to the weekly mOrbidity report of the state department of health. This city had no cases of diphtheria, whooping cough. scarlet fever or lObar pneumonia.
 Only one ease of typhoid fever was reported in the state, that in the town of Fairfield. Whoop- ing cough increased, with 67 cases last week, as compared with 34 for the week before. Scarlet fever also increased, with 169 cases last week and 159 the week before. Measles led the list with 333 cases, but reduction was marked over the previous weeks total of 373.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
Merit System For
 City Of Waterbury
Movement Started Here to Place Appointve Positions in Civil Service Status-Meeting Monday at YMCA

Adoption of a merit system for the City of Waterbury is the goal of the local Merit System Association Action will be taken next Monday evening at meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-19
D. A. V.

Officers of the Waterbury chap ter of the Disabled American Vet erans were chosen last night at
Evening star., 1937-01-13
ACE ROANOKE QUINT
TO VISIT HEURICHS
National Business College Has
Won % of % Games in Cur.
rent Campaign.

REATEN only nine times in two
years and with a record for this
season of % victories in % games. the
National Business College basket ball
team of Roanoke. Va, is coming to
Washington Sunday for a battle with
the Heurich Brewers Sunday after
noon in the Heurich gym. The Roam
oke team has lost this season only to
the original Celtics, over whom the
Heurichs hold a decision
National Business College has won
Ill out of 120 games, including among
its recent victims the Washington
and Lee University quint, collegiate
champion of the Old Dominion.
Former college and high school
stars make up the National squad. =
Sundays contest promises to be a
ding-dong affair. The Heurichs are
forging ahead rapidly in the pro field,
having beaten among other strong
teams the Original Celtics, Renal
sance. Brooklyn Dux and New York
Presidents.
Evening star., 1937-01-13

the Philadelphia barber, and DR.. Harry
George, the former lamb chop king,
who is now pioneering in the field of
chilli con carne.
It was an of year for needle-thread-
ing, kraut-eating, spaghetti-eating for
weight, endurance drumming, living
corpses. fiagpole-sitting and bridge
jumping.
(Copyrisht. 1887. by the North American
Newspaper Alliance Ine.)
Evening star., 1937-01-13
There's Also Hubbell,

IT HAVE been talking to Castleman
just lately" said Mr.. Terry with
dignity, "and the kid satisfies me that
he will have big year. Schumacher Is
bound to improve over last season.
Gumbert Is conner. And, of course" !"
said William, breaking into a merry
smile, there is always Hubbell. II
those guys come through for me, I
can use AL Smith for relief. where he
does his best work. I like the looks of
st."
There was no answering chorus OF
enthusiasm from the assembled multi
tude, so Mr.. Terry proceeded to tear
down the opposition.
"The Cubs and Cardinals are the
teams to beat. naturally" he said.
''Warneke will help the Cardinals. The
Cubs will miss that boy, and it re-
mains to be seen whether Parmelee
will come close to filling the gap.
But the Cards are wearing out
here and there, and they still need
more pitching, and the Cubs will
need a big year from Augie Galan as
we'll as Parmelee to get back where
they used to be. Cincinnati Is coming
along, but they're not ready yet, and
! don't see where Pittsburgh Is i'm
proved. Boston and Brooklyn are no
bargains; they need better shortstop-
ping and catching. and-lets see,
that's seven clubs-who's the. other?"
The Giants" said the heckler.
Mr.. Terry ignored him.
As far as he himself is concerned,
old william plans to go on the volun-
tarily retired list. This will give him
. chance to spring back into circu-
lation on short notice, if Mr.. Nc
Carthy and Mr.. Leslie, his replace
ments, should bog down. Will would
like to swear off playing ball forever,
and put his cracking knees On a
pension, but as Shakespeare said, you
never know.
As soon as he had reminded the
public of the existence of the Giants,
and installed Stonewall Jackson as
manager of the new farm CLUB in
Jersey City, the big fella hustled off
for warmer regions. The chip, or log,
was still on his shoulder. You can
forget the Giants If you want to, but
not while william Terry is around
(Copyright, 1887, by the North American
Newspaper Alliance Inc,
Evening star., 1937-01-13
TOtaIs- p N24 totals
Tech Is Impressive.


TECH was far more impressive
against Roosevelt than the score
would indicate. maintaining a healthy
lead until the waning moments of the
game. when the Rough Riders
launched belated rally which threat
ened to overcome that margin.
A tall, smooth quint that isn't too
proud to follow its shots occasionally.
Tech stepped into a 90 lead before
Joe Conner Tailed for Roosevelt as the
quarter ended. Jimmy Vermillion was
instrumental in compiling the ad-
vantage. and also proved an impor-
tant factor in Techs triumph by his
molasseslike guarding of Capt. Frank
Bailey, who could garner only four
points.
Stretch Mills and Country Dobyns.
the original thin men. were valuable
men in snagging the ball of the back
board and figure on dealing out head
aches in the future to those players
who believe it's so much wasted
energy to follow up pot shot.
Leading. 20-ll, entering the final
period. Tech saw its lead dwindle as
Ray Fridrick slipped in a foul shot
and field goal. Conner tossed in an
other from the charity line before
Mills retaliated with a pot shot to
buoy Techs lead to 22-15. Fogel and
Bailey scored in rapid succession, but
the gun ended any hopes of victory
they were entertaining.
Evening star., 1937-01-13
GOvERNM MENT LOOP
OFFERS FOUR TILTS
CUNTS to Complete First Round
Tomorrow-Farm Credit Aims
to Protect Lead.

-FOUR important games are sched-
uled In the Government Basket
Ball League tomorrow night when the
first round of play will be completed
IN the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium. Two
teams have a chance to win the title
in Division l. while three teams are
tied for the leadership of Division 2.
Farm Credit, undefeated in Division
l, must topple Standards to prevent
Procurement from creating a first
place tie. provided, of course. the latter
defeats Public Health. I. c. c. and
G. P. o., two of the three deadlocked
leaders in Division 2, play each other
In the wind-up while Patents, the
third to share the current lead, faces
Archives.
The standings:
Evening star., 1937-01-13
Fear Scoring Monopoly.

ONE reason for G. WIS success was
shown today in a release Of
scoring statistics Of Capital college
tossers. With none outstanding, and
with all averaging more than 5l2
points a game, George Washington's
regulars are among the six leading
scorers of the Districts major teams.
Only Schmarr of c. U. interposes to
prevent the Colonials from having q
monopoly on the first five places.
Kiesel, averaging an even 8 points
q game, leads with 48 points. Then,
tied with Schmarr, are Tom O'Brien
and Ben Goldfaden, all with ~. Fol-
lowing them are G. WIS two remaining
regulars, Jack Butterworth and Milton
Schonfeld, who with As and IS points,
respectively, are averaging IN and
SIS points per game.
Two sophomores, Joe Murphy Of
Georgetown and George Knepley Of
Maryland, top their respective teams,
Murphy having 81 points to Knepley's
80.
Evening star., 1937-01-13
Cason Ranking Tennis Player in Congress
from Massachusetts, Only Member Gain international Title

He shoots q fair buffers game.
averaging around the hundred
mark. Clason is an enthusiastic
fan for all sports, with a leaning
toward base ball, for he was an
outfelder at Bates.
Every Summer finds him striking
out for Nova Scotia for a spot Of
fishing. He hunted often In other
years, but hasn't bagged a bird in
several seasons.
His last time out, however, ne
hung up . record that served as q
splendid valedictory.
It had IA shells on hand. Flying
in singles. IA black ducks passed by
me. And I felled every one OF
them" hs lgughingly recalled.