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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
VILLAGE MISSES OLD HORSE

olean, N. Y. (UP).--Citizerls are
mourning the passing Of the vil-
lage,s best known figure. . little
white mare nance Fannie. For %
wears the horse ant. its owner, VIII
liam Bosler, veterinarian, provided
housewives with tn, tifne-of-day by
punctuality Of trips 70 and from
.Doc Bosler'sy Office. a stroke, due
to old age, killed the mare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

+ ECEND says
that Nikolai
Bukharin was
the eSecutioner
Of the Russian
ear and his
IA mily That
may not save
the former edi.
tor In Stains
Soviet Up Tty
purge" Buk-
harm Is among
h q a d reds re-
ported arrested
and held gecree~
ly in iail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Gasoline Thieves Active

Several Plymouth residents have
reported during the past few days
that gasoline has been taken from
their cars while parked in their
yards at night.
1.-THE Peeping Tom" Is also con-
tinuing his activities In Plymouth
with several residents reported see
ing him looking in windows Of their
homes, bat being unable to catch
him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
CORONATION CENSUS TAKEN

London-(UP) A census Of all
available accommodation for coro-
nation visitors In London and
towns within a 100-mile radius Is
being conducted by a special staff
appointed by the Hotel and Res
taurants association. The list al
ready includes more than 1000
names OF residential hotels and
private houses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Lenten Services

Rev. Raymond Kennedy Of Mid
dlebury will preach the sermon at
the Lentep services at st. Johns
church this evening at 1880. There
will also be rosary and benediction
of the blessed sacrament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

ThOmaSto1, FeD. 11.-Wllllam "A.
Wehrle, musical director of the
Hermonsohn Liederkranz Singing
society, will have charge OF the All
German entertainment which ttG
society will present Saturday night
at German hall. Vocal selections
by soloists and the chorus and
poetical recitatoins in the native
tongue by Mr.. Wehrle will tend to
create a German atmosphere
throughout the entire program. A
social time with dancing will fol-
low. Members Of the society and
their friends will be in attendance.
The program arranged for the fol-
lowing Saturday night February 20,
will be a public card party spon--
sored by the Hermonsohn Singing
society and the Herman Sisters
lodge. Tickets for the party may
be secured from members of either
organization.
Eastern Stars to Meet
An entertainment will follow the
business meeting of Electa Chapter,
Order of Eastern Star in the Ma
sonic rooms Friday night. Mem
bers of the chapter who attended
the supper which preceded the an
nual visitatoin of Grand officers
to Naomi chapter at Temple hall
in Waterbury lastn light were Miss
Mabel Lincoln, Mrs. r. S. Parsons
and Mrs. Eugepe Waters.
Miss Elinor Hawley of Mortified,
student in the senior class of
Thomaston high school, Is confined
to her home recuperatnig from a
badly scalded knee. Miss Hawley
had the misfortune several weeks
ago to tip over pot of boiling tea
which spilled on her knee inflicting
very severe and painful burns.
Jesse Monroe Hurt
Jesse Monroe, son of Mr. and Mrs
Floyd Monroe OF Reynolds Bridge,
Is absent from his studies at Center
school as the result of a rib injury
sustained while wrestling with
playmate at his home Sunday after
noon.
Robert Axelby, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Axelby, is recovering at
his home from the affects Of tooth
extraction last Saturday.
Miss Agnes Claffey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Claffey of
Grove street, has completed her
course Of training atthe Hartford
hospital and Is at her home for a
short visit. Miss Claffey plans to
make her home In Hartford.
Mrs. Charles Klein of North Main
strete Is undergoing treatment at
st. Mary's hospital.
Colonial Tea
Miss Edythe Dallam, regent OF
Abb Humiston chapter, D. A. r., was
hostess at a Colonial tea for chap
ter members and guests at her
home on Elm street yesterday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Arthur Iffland. re-
gent Of the Torrington chapter, gave
an informal talk on the activities
Of the chapter with which she is
associated. Her mother Mrs. Bis
sell Of Torrington was also a guest.
There were II present.
Contributions totalling $l,294.71
have been received by the local Red
Cross for emergency flood relief.
Added contributors the past few
days were:
Thomaston Bowling Alleys
sweepstake collection. 80. $l2.72
Liederkranz Society mum. 1000
Franklin and Rebekah
Lodges I.OO.F. Benefit. 8.45
Court Pacific, F. of A. 49,. 500
Oscar Lodge. Order Of vasa 500
Swedish Lutheran League. 500
Alexander Gregorek Post,
v. +. w. ............... QUO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
WOLCOTT NEWS
Correspondent: Mrs Louise
Snyder. Tel 5-0529
PUPILS INSPECT
Raymond BAKERY
North School Students and
Teachers Make Trip
Through Plant

Wolcott, Feb. l7.-Scholars In the
North school with their teacher,
Miss Dorothy Norton and health
teacher, Mrs. Rose Klitka visited
Reymond's Bakery Monday.
Gives Nature Talk
Miss Shaw, All club leader, ac-
companied by speaker visited
Z Woodtick school and North school
recently and gave very interesting
talk on Nature.
Mrs. Rose Klitka. health teacher,
showed moving pictures on New
Fashions in Food" and Soap Sculp-
turing" TO pupils in local schools
Monday.
Teachers to Meet
The Teachers association will
hold supper meeting Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Myngher
and daughters, Jean and Catherine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Bird and
daughter Carlene of Waterville,
were guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Vincent Of Bloomfield.
Mrs. Frank German and daugh-
tiers Orrissia, Lorraine and Con-
stance spent Tuesday with Mrs.
Germans mother, Mrs. Eva Win
gertsman of Willimantic.
~ Scouts Get Awards
At the meeting Of the Boy Scout
troop Friday evening. assistant scout
executive of the Mattatuck council,
Henry Donahue, presented the troop
with the Acorn award given for
membership and achievement.
The Ever Better III Garden
club will hold a Valentine social
tonight In the Woodtic.s school.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cameron Of
WOodtick are v.sitscg with Mr.. and
0ESs. Andrew Aitkin .. Do Try.
Robert Grant is III at his home
ca shelton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
OAKViLLE
Correspondent: Mae villa Babir
1917 Watertown Avenue
MRS. ANDERSON IS
FETED AT SOCIAL
Merrimac Street Couple
Entertain Last Evening
for Relative
PinOchle Party

Oakville, Feb. 17-Mr. and Mrs.
Olaf Anderson entertained at sur
prise birthday party at their home
on Merrinlac street last evening.
The honored guest was Mrs. Harold
Anderson.
The home was attractively decor
ated with bon ton colors and cases
of flowers. Games and music were
enjoyed and later delicious lunch
con was served.
Bingo was played and Mrs. James
Everitt, Jr., Mrs. James Everitt, ST.,
Mrs. Carl Anderson won the prizes.
Mrs. Harold Anderson was recip-
lent of many beautiful and costly
gifts from the guests attending who
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fem,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Leach, Mr..
and Mrs. William Everitt, John
Luke, Wendal Rowe. James Everitt,
ST., Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcmahon,
william Van Wagner, Carl Ander-
son, Jack Mcmahon, Ellsworth
Leach, Jr., Irving Leach Robert
Worden, Misses Bessie Mcmahon,
Phyllis Eyeritt, Olive, Anna Betty.
Idris Anderson, MIR. and Mrs. Olaf
Anderson and william Anderson.
Lenten Services
Rev. A. Nugent Samwell, rector
of All Saints church has received
acceptances from Five waterbury
clergymen to speak at the local
church during Lent. The mid-week
services will be held on consecutive
Thursday evenings commencing
February 10. Rev. Richard Enrich
will be the guest speaker Thursday
evening.
Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor Of the
local Congregational church, will be
the speaker at the Lenten services
at the Christ chapel tonight. HIS
subject will be why Should we
Follow Jesus Today"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

The schools OF Plymouth will close
Friday afternoon for the mid.winter
vacation Of a week. Schools will re-
open Monday, March /.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Meeting TOnight

A meeting of the Plymouth Com
munity club will be held In the Com
munity hall this evening with Irving
L. White In charge Of the entertain
ment program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17


the sermon will be "The Mind OF
Christ"
Lenten services at st. Mary Mag
dalens church will be held Friday
evening. There will be Stations OF
the Cross and Benediction Of the
Blessed Sacrament.
Briefs
Bingo will be played at ct. Mary
Magdalen's church Thursday eve
ming at 8 o'clock. There will be
thirty-flve games and thirty-nve
prizes. g
The Parent Teacher association
will meet ut the South School as
sembly hall this evening.
The Father and Son supper VIII
be held Friday evening at the Con-
gregational church hall. This y the
regular monthly meeting Of the
Mems club The Ladies' Aid society
will prepare and serve the supper.
1t Is important that tickets pc
secured early SO that ample Prov.
sion can be made for the comfort
and convenience Of all.
The Boy Scouts will meet ct the
Community house tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Resigns as Mail Carrier

Steven Mindera of South Main
street, who has carried mail be-
tween Terryville and Pequabuck
post Offices and the railroad station
for a number Of years. has ten
dered his resignation effective early
In March.
Postmaster Daniel P. Hurley will
receive sealed bids on the carrying
of the mail until February 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
W.C.T.U. Meeting

A covered dish supper and bust
ness meeting will be held on Febru-
airy % at the home Of Mrs. e. H
Lamphier by the W.C.T.U.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

rise in the export price Of copper.
steels were steady. Mail order shar-
IS strengthened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
THOMASTON
Correspondent-Mrs a. Nation. Union St-TeL i'5
Wehrle To Direct
Alderman Party
1ernlansofn Singing Society Sponsors Novelty Event
STANDARDIZATION Hawley Suffers Knee Burn

hall in a cooking demonstration
sponsored by Electa Chapter, Q. H.
S., which will be open to the public.
A group of tested recipes will be
given those In attendance.
PinOchle Party
Members of the FelloWcraft Clun
of Federal Lodge, WATERFOWL, WILL
be guests next Tuesday night OF the
FelloWcraft Club Of Union Lodge
at supper and an evening o,
pinochle. About a dozen out-of-toWn
guests will lbe present at the meal
and a number more will arrive later
for the card playing. H. l.. Blakes-
lee Is the chairman Of the committee
in charge. Past Grand Master Wes-
ton G. Granniss of Litchfield will be
in attendance and give a brief ad"
dress.
Mrs. Thomas Burley had high
score and Mrs. August Birkenberger
second at the regular weekly play
ing of the Tuesday afternoon card
club at the home of Mrs. Alfred
Weckler.
Plans are being formulated for the
renovating and painting of the Scout
rooms on Elm street which will be IN
charge of Boy Scout Leader Peter
Rein. Mr.. Rein will be assisted in
the work by members of Gregarek
Post, v. F. w.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Seek BIDS For p. O.

BIDS 1OC tIle ScCOutS U1'~ PAoASe
ing the grounds Of the new posi-
Office win be opened at the office
of the procurement division IN the
public works building at Washing
ton. D. C., at 10 o'clock next Tues
day morning. The bids must De
sealed and In duplicates. Drawings
or specifications may be secured
through Postmaster Frank Buono-
core at the local postiffice or ct the
measurement Office In Washington.
Lenten Supper Tonight
The first family night Lenten
supper will be held at Center Con-
gregational parish house this eve
ming at 6:l5. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Cocswell and Mrs. Cortland Horton
viii have charge Of the affair.
Following the devotions at the
devotions at the table there VIII De
two study courses. Modern Relig-
ious Thought" conducted by Pro-
fessor =. Jerome Johanson Of Hart.
ford Seminary, and PORTRAITS OF
Jesus Christ" by Professor Purdy
Of Hartford.
6cuOO1 OVotS OVWw ASS .
The average per pupil cost OF
public schools In Torrington Is $7S.SS
as cmpared with an average OF
S8s go for all the towns OF the state
The total expenses for the year were
$685., 577.38 and the average uany
attendance 4,6l1 pupils.
The average salaries Of high school
teachers in Torrington are 81 800 as
compared with an average OF Sl.S!l
for the state; and the average sal
aries Of elementary school teachers
81 ,37S as against $1.4il for the state
Arraigned In Court
TWO were arraigned before Judge
THOMAS r. wall IN city court yes.
terday. Patrick Hennessey. %. o.
the city farm, charged with intoxi-
cation, was given Q suspended ten.
day fail sentence and placed on
probation for q year. Frank Rivera
40. charged with yagrancy. pleaded
guilty and was discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Briefs

Mrs. Bernard Marcoux has re-
turned to her home on Center street
from the Waterbury hospital, where
she has been a patient for six
weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Mrs. Mary McGough Of French
street left recently for Daytona
Beach, Fla, where she will visit her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Twist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Food Sale

The food sale planned for next
Friday afternoon by the Woman's
Auxiliary Of Trinity church has been
postponed to the following Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Minstrel show Thursday

The minstrel show which will be
presented in the Town Hall Thurs
day evening by the Tri-Y and Hi-Y
clubs of the Terryville high school,
promises to be a most entertaining
show. Prospects are the Town Hall
will be crowded when the curtain Is
raised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
CUMMINGS HEADS
VEHICLE OFFICE
Auto Registrations Being
Issued Today at SUBJ
Branch Site Here

Torrington, Feb. 17-Torrington's
sub-branch Office Of the state mo-
tor vehicle department opened at
the State Armory this morning at
$3.50. Eugene J. Cummings, motor
vehicle department inspector, Is in
charge Of the local Office which will
serve the motorists Of Torrington.
Litchfield, Winchester, Gosh en-,
Mortified, Bantam, Pine Meadow,
West Goshen, West Torrington,
Harwinton, Burlington, Winsted and
New Hartford.
An increase of approximately l.
900 registrations is expected over
the total Of 1926 issued here last
year. The office will be open from
$3.50 a. m. to S p. m. February II
to 20 inclusive, and $50 a. m. to
8 p. m. February ~ to ~, inclusive.
After Saturday, February ~. 1t will
be necessary for motorists to 60 to
the nearest branch office or to the
Hartford Office for their registra-
tons. The office will be open on
WaShington's birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Girls Defeat Farmington

The WATERFOWL high school girls
basketball team defeated Farming
ton hig, GIRLS yesterday afternoon
in the high school gym, $500. The
score at half time was 1910.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Miss Katherine Kelly, nationally
known home economist, will be the
guest lecturer tonight at Masonic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

turned to her home on Center street
from the Waterbury hospital, where
she has been patient for six
weeks.
Mrs. Mary McGough Of French
street left recently for Daytona
Beach, Fla, where she will visit her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Twist.
William Wookey of the Winnie
maug district has returned to his
home from the Waterbury hos
pital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Metcaf Of
Main street have moved to Rockville.
A church supper will be served
at $50 by the Mems cooperative
committee of the Congregational
church. The speaker for the even
ing will be DIR. Rockwell Harmon
Potter of the Hartford Theological
seminary. Members in charge Of the
supper are William Herman, DR..
Royal A. Meyers, Warren Parker,
Joseph Bryan and Gordon G. Swift.
Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson OF
Trinity piscopal church, Waterbury,
will preach at the services at Christ
Episcopal church at 1880.
A meeting Of the entire corastitu-
ency of the Methodist Episcopal
church will be held this evening at
the church. Rev. Theodore Bobilin
Of Waterbury will be one OF the
speakers. A program Of music. and
inspirational talks has been planned
and refreshments will be served az
ter the services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
y WATERTOWN
Correspon1ents Agnes cosyrovs
Phone SIS
DRAMATIC CLUB
TO STAGE PLAY
Three-Act Comedy to Be
Offered in High School
Auditorium Mar. l0

Three Live Ghosts, q three-act
comedy will be presented by the
Watertown high school Dramatic
club in the auditorium March 10.
Rehearsals arc now being held regu-
larry for the presentation.
Members Of the cast are: Mrs.
Gubbins. Marie Lacey; Miss Woo.
fers, dumb cockney. Virginia
Copeland; Bolton, detective, Mer-
rift Hewitt; Jim Gubbius, Joseph
Gallagher; william Foster, alias
William Jones, william Nation;
Spoofy, Foster Snyder: Rose Cor.
don, Barbara Banks: Briggs Of Scot
land yard. Edward Murphy; Benson,
Robert Humiston.
The action Of the play takes place
in London In 1918 just after the war.
Card Party
A public card party will be given
tomorrow evening at Masonic hall
by Watertown chapter Eastern Star.
Anyone wishing to make UP table
should communicate with any Of the
members Of the committee in charge,
Mrs. Ray Garnsey, Mrs. D. George
Wildman, Mrs. Richard Dams, Mrs.
Ralph Benson and Mrs. O. G. Hill.
Refreshments will be served and a
prize will be awarded at each table.
Well Rahv CAnferencA
Seven children were examined
and weighed and measured at the
well baby conference Of the Civic
Union yesterday afternoon at the
Community house. DR.. Harold Cleary
was the physician In attendance.
He was assisted by the visiting
nurses and Mrs. Charles H. Shons,
Mrs. Randolph Belts and Mrs. AL
bert T. Fusonie of the nurse COM
mittee.
Auxiliary Meeting
The Ladies' auxiliary Of the Con-
gregational church sewed on articles
for the visiting nurses work, and
made knitted things for their an
nual sale at their regular meeting
yesterday afternoon. Eighteen men,
beers were present. The hostesses
were Mrs. r. II. Peterson and Mrs.
Wilfred Bryan.
Girls Defeat Pennington
The WATERFOWL high school girls
basketball team defeated Farming
ton high GIRLS yesterday afternoon
in tho hiOh cchn0l gum 25.ln The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Lenten services at the Union Con-
gregational church viii be held
Thursday evening ct 1850 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

The Ever Better III Garden
club will hold Valentine social
tonight In the Woodtic.s school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

William Wookey Of the Winne-
maug district has returned to his
home from the Waterbury hos
pital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs James Cameron Of
Woodtick are v.sitscg with Mr.. and
Agrs. Andrew Aitkin .. Do Try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
Attend Hearing

Mayor Ernest e. Novey and City
Treasurer John N. Brooks attended
a hearing at Hartford yesterday on
the bond issue bill to cover ex-
penditures for charity. road work
and the erection OF the new City
Hall in Torrington.
Damage Suits Continued
Two Torrington automobile dam.
age suits. scheduled to be heard
Yesterday in superior court at Itch
field, were continued until March 9.
The cases are: Domenico Pisante,
administrator, VS.. Alma Gluck zim-
balist, involving an automobile fat
atty on East Main street; and Pa
trick Sheridan executor; 10 New
York, VS.. B. H. Morrison. ct. al, IN
volving an automobile fatality IN
Litchfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

The Boy Scouts will meet at the
Community house tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17
To Endorse Candidates

Members OF the repupllcan b0Wn
committee have decided in favor OF
endorsement Of candidates when
contests develop prior to caucuses
The committees action Is result
Of the six-cornered contest for the
nominations for representatives from
Torrington last fall. At that time
the committee held aloft and made
no attempts to back any one can
didate.
The town committee has appoint
ed a subcommittee to cover de-
flct remaining from the last CAM
paign.
ID. A. r. Meeting Today
Mariana Norton Brooks Chapter,
d. A. r., will meet this afternoon
at the Charlotte Hungerford Hos
pital memorial auditorium. The
hostesses will be Mrs. Arthur r.
futile, Mrs. H. B. Hanchett, Mrs.
Frank r. Applet and Mrs. Alma
Jennings.
DR.. Allan Craig will be the speak
er, his topic being Our Neighbors
to the North" There will be selec-
tions by a trio consisting OF Miss
Gertrure Maeder, Mrs. Richard
Hughes and Mrs. Vida Smith, with
piano accompaniment by Mrs.
James Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

The members of the Christian En-
deavor is the sponsoring organiza-
ton for this week. The subject OF
the sermon will be 1.-THE Mind OF
Christ"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Robert Grant is III at his home
ca shelton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

arbitration board and which was
accepted by the meeting showed the
survey does not warrant any change
In wages.
A report was made at the meeting
which showed the minimum wage
for men In the Eagle Lock COM
pany Is now a cents an hour while
the minimum wage for women Is
3S.5 cents an hour. It was also re-
ported that those who have been
receiving less than a cents an hour
a day would get an increase In their
pay which would bring 1t up TO the
minimum. 1t was shown the opera
tors Of the screw machines had been
given q raise from 50 to IS cents an
hour. $40. T..
Leslie Gonzales, organizer Of the
United Mine Workers, who ad-
dressed the strikers several times
during the strike last November,
congratulated the group for the or.
ganization which they have at pres
emit and urged them to keep to-
gether, If they wish to succeed In
their demands. He spoke briefly on
the automobile strike just ended,
stating the United Mine Workers
had given 100000 to the strikers
fund to enable them to continue
their fight for recognition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

WCC"6
An important meeting Of the
United Polish central committee.
composed of delegates from twelve
of Terryville's Polish organizations,
will be held in the Polish Political
club rooms Thursday evening at
8 o'clock with several important
matters to be brought up for dis
cussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Metcalf Of
Main street have moved to Rockville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-17

Mrs. Rose Klitka. health teacher,
showed moving pictures on New
Fashions In Food" and Soap Sculp-
turing" TO pupils in local schools
AH0sVdoy
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lowed by the drum corps contest and a.
dance.
Wednesday morning at $50 there will
be selections by the winning band and
drum corps at the convention hall;
baseball game in the Junior Legion
tournament and at 10 o'clock a fare
well concert will be played by the
winning band. At II o'clock there will
be another Junior ball game with the
finals in the tournament at in the
afternoon.
The 40 and 8 program is given as
opening with Sunday breakfast at
$50 and meeting at 10 o'clock Mon
day opens for the 40 and with a
breakfast at $50 and a meeting at 10
o'clock at the Marmas Cafe. At 1920
in the evening grand torchlight
parade and at II o'clock a party at
the Elks Club and the Legion Club
rooms.
Supt Leo CaShen of the maintenance
department of the roads between here
and Virginia sent word that he expects
to have the new paving open for the
Legion convention at Virginia How
ever, this is not assured and those at
tending the convention from here are
asked to contact Ray Hoefler at the
city hall in regard to the road situation
before starting the trip and before