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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
Young Missionary Priest 7o GiDe
 COnln1uniOn Brenkfdst Address Here

have to do with the faith and cus- toms of South Africa.
 Committee in Charge
 The committee appointed to com- plete arrangements for the break fast consists of William Dwyer, chairman, Thomas Fitznaurice president; Francis Fitzgerald, Mi- chael Kitchen and Edward Loftus.
 During the progress of last nights meeting, plans were also completed for the reorganization of the society quoit tournament, which win get underway on next Monday night on the lanes adjoining the Lyceum, with. the activities to begin at 2 o'clock. Peter FitzEenry, who was so instrumental in the success of the league last season, was again appointed chairman, and will be assisted by Secretary Francis Hardy. William Carroll was appointed pulp licity chairman.
 Immediately after his re-appoint- ment, MT. FitzHenry asked that all members of the Holy Name society attend the activities on next Mon- day, and bring a friend who is a parishioner and become listed among the entries. Refreshments will be served afterward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
VETS READY FOR
 MEMORIAL DAY

Plans for the department conven- tion were discussed at meeting of Liscum Camp, Spanish War Veter- ans, held at the state armory last evening. Charles Jenkins of Tor rington, department commander, outlined the affair which will be held in the New City on June Il, 12 and 13.
 It was also announced last even- ing that members of the group would address public school pupils on May 28 and that on May 29 vet erans' graves in all cemeteries of this city, Naugatuck, Middlebury and Torrington would be decorated. The annual Memorial Day service of the camp will take place on the 3Oth at the Maine Memorial tablet at Hamilton Park. VeSper services will be held at Trinity church fol- lowing the memorial session at five o'clock in the afternoon.
 On May 31 members of the camp will attend eight o'clock mass at the church of the Immaculate Con- ception and immediately after mass will parade to the Soldiers Monu- ment, to the Freight street bridge and to the honor roll at Library Park to conduct services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Romantic church. When Dr. w. A. MckeeVer started his overs church. in Oklahoma City May g, he was successful-in way But 1t was onesloeo Suc cess His idea was to promote romance, marimony and general interest in fe and incidentally invigorate the church. by bringing young and women together on Sunday morning Or maybe it was Sunday evening, a grand tme for such purposes generation or two ago. When the time came for services to Degn there were n
 that place worship 150 sefpossessed girls and six bash full men, the latter hudded furtively back in corner near the door, That's where most of the young fellows used to wait in the old days It was strategic position,
 vantage point from which to catch the girls from up front they deurey filed out at the end of the servlce But the young boods in those days were more confident These fellows were plainly scared. The minister was hopeful though. "Weve got good-looking bunch Of men in that corner he assured the feminine contingent "and more of them will in, ashamed of themselves for not having earlier. You women get the idea that men haven't got love in their hearts, but that's wrong They have-but they hate to admit it Further returns from that place of worship will be awaited with interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Rev. John Henry Newman, M. S., a native of this city, who has spent considerable time in the mission fields of Madagasgar, oil the south- west coast of the African continent, will be the principal speaker at the annual communion breakfast cere- monies of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's parish to take place at the church Lyceum hall on Sunday, May 30th. Preparations for the event were discussed last night dur ing the regular monthly meeting of the society, at which time an invi- tation was extended to all men of the parish to be present upon the occasion.
 Brings Message
 The selection of Father Newman as guest speaker is expected to prove popular among the members and friends of the Holy Name so- ciety who during past years have enjoyed talks given by clergymen of various mission fields. While sta- tioned in Madagasgar, Father New man lived under the same roof with Rev. John J. Brady, also a native of this city, and the son of John Brady, ST., of Fourth street, par oshioner of St. Patrick's church. Both Father Brady and Father Newman gained a wealth of knowl- edge concerning the African con- tinent during their missionary la- bors, and although the former Brooklyn boy has remained on the island of Madagascar, thousands of miles from Waterbury, Father Newman has returned to this city recently to visit his mother, Mrs. Patrick Newman of Spencer avenue.
 It is believed that the talk to be delivered by the guest speaker will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Water on the brain. How many people ever stopped to consider what mighty force water is and what an important part it plays in lives tiny drop of water split mighty rock. Water in the old days used form of torture the slow dripping of on prisoners brow breaking his morale complete ly If we didn't have water America might not have been discovered by Columbus or the Norsemen. A drops water sprnked the bare earth tiny seeds to burst and send forth sprouts that may in time be mighty trees small vnes bearing fruit and vege- tables. glass of water to the parched and tired stranger is giving than the most potent medi- cine A tub of water transforms the dirty little urchin into beamng and resplendent kiddo. You swim in it. your boat gdes it. you skate slide over it. Indispensable water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

The way of prophet. Every so often some psychic seer-astrOlOger crystal gazer, Ouija board Each time the declares that he Cor she) has long
 list of past prophecies which hit the nail right the head and since people seldom bother to check up on the prophecies, his reputation is thus en- hanced Someone recently took the pains to back in the files and examine the predictions of Cleveland prophet who gave tongue on Feb 1936 This prophet claimed to have predicted the MOrrO Castle disaster, the murder of Huey Long and the PickfOrdFairbanks divorce. Yes he good all right So he gave vent to two new prophecies. And what they? That Hitler would die before Jan l, 1937-and that Bruno Hauptmann would never be executed! Most of these "seers would pan out just that way, if anyone ever bothered to remember what they prOphesying
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
HOLY CROSS CLUB
 MEETS TOMORROW

Members of the Naugatuck Val ley club of Holy Cross college will meet tomorrow noon at Maurice Walsh's Court hotel for a luncheon meeting at which time final reports on the recent annual banquet will be submitted. Edward Bergin is chairman of the committee arrang- ing for this weeks session.
 In addition to reports on the ban- quet there will be 8 report on the status of the Stephen w. Wilby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Spring smells . . . The heavy scent of cherry and apple blossoms along about dusk of early May eve ming The healthy odOr of fresh-turned soil as you pass the gardener at his tasks. The pungent smell of fertilizer spread the soil. The early aroma that comes up from the swamps and the hillsides as Nature starts her work again. The occasional nose sharpener in the form of burning leaves and brush The freshness of all outdoors after a spring rain, no sweeter scent was manufactured by the hand of
 man than ths it be the fresh crisp taste of an early winter evening".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
Tall Tower
 Topics
Good Evening.
THE ROYAL TREND
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Blue predominates in color For ladies' gowns and gentlemens ties; Blues of every tint and color, Especially the shade of Queen ElizabethS eyes. Fashions are always moulded After something of the day. So this season it's the coronation With which the producers play China must be regal After George and Edward eight, The collectors are busy collecting Hot after cup and plate. The young lady that visits the beautician, If she aims to be popular girl, Takes the word of MT. Antoine And submits to a coronation curl. It's coronation specials everywhere, They even have coronation baggage Food also goes rabidly royal, Todays special,-coronation cabbage. It's royal this and royal that, Today that's the trend, But like everything else in life The fad will soon come to an end
 -Em Elm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
Brother "Farmer"

Brother Farmer" Holy Cross men in the Naugatuck Valley of whom there seems to be coSld- erable number should be interested in the news emana ing from Worcester that Brother Francis X Horwedel Der of the Society Jesus Forx of these years spent Holy Cross College where he has been the official custodian of the grounds and farm ever since he arrived at the Hill of Pleasant Springs back in 1891. In hon. or of his half century of religious service he was hon ored at faculty dinner recently There isn't H.C graduate in those forysx years Brother HorWede was there that didn't know him. . Always friendly always talkatve he great favorite with priest and pupil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
MERCHANT

Miachell Leisen, Hollywood's "best dressed director, now doing Para mounts Easy Living, with Jean Arthur and Ray Midland, is opening a mems shop, for which he will do some of the clothes designing him. self.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Sure huff The Meriden Journal calls attention to the fact that had not the New Haven Road aban- doned the famous old line that between the Silver City and Waterbury it would have made good trip for the monthly excursions that being run over old routes and to little visited spots. Says the Journal 'The railroad explorers would have enjoyed the trip between MddletOwn and Waterbury via Meriden and particularly that part of it the mountain where it used to be said, the conductor the last platform could borrow chaw of tobacco from the engineer at one of the abrupt curves :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
DecIamatiOns

Declarations and Patrick MOriarty is ex- pected to be in a position to make several definite announce ments as to the features arrang- cd. Colonel William J. Shana- han who is in charge of the oratoricai or declamation con- tests in the public and parochial schools will outline his plans. The youngsters will compete Fri- da, May 28.
 Other incidental features in connection with the general Ob- servance and the parade will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

An important meeting Of the general Memorial Day commit tee has been called for tomOr- row afternoon at 3 o'clock in the State Armory. Captain Thomas White, chairman, will preside. Reports will be filed by Captain Peter Fox, parade marshal and Commander John P. Barry of the Disabled American Veter- ans, who is chairman of the program committee. The music committee including Frank x. Downs, Major Michael J. GalullO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
CAN FIDDLE

Collette Lyons, who portrays an important role in Paramount's "Ho- tel Haywire', studied the violin for two years in Boston before she went on the stage, but has never played it professionally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

scholarship fund, which the local Holy Cross alumni established a year ago and which is expected to be awarded for the first time this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Old Age Benefits to 26 Million Persons, Success or Failure of Court Plan and Modern Status of Constitution All Hinge on Decision of Su- preme Jurists in Social Se- curity Cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
BEHIND THE SCENES
 IN WASHINGTON 0Aaasr.Ne s4sr~n.aea
OV RODNEY DUTCH

Democrat Washington COrre-
 spOndentD
Evening star., 1937-06-22
ROCKEFELLER, JR.,
IS: BIGGEST GVER'
Seen Succeeding F Father
in Philanthropic Work.
Trains Own Son.

rh. Is the second OF a series OF
t,Do articles. answering questions
as to Uho UiH succeed the elder
Rockefeller, as striking symbol
OF American life.
Evening star., 1937-06-22

Quick starting depends upon the
presence in a motor fuel of a group
of very ''light" liquids. These, as they
are found in unfinished gasolines,
are seldom in the proper proportions
and usually contain gaseous and too
volatile fractions which cause power
loss and vapor lock.
The precision-controlled Blue
Sunoco refining process retains only
the desirable, easily ignited liquids
in exactly the proper proportions.
Evening star., 1937-06-22
FAST ACCELERATl0N

Blue Sunoco gives brilliant acceler-
alton because it contains exactly the
right amount of ''medium light"
liquids selected from the many hy-
dro-carbons which compose crude oil.
The precision control - used in
manufacturing Blue Sunoco
it's uniformity and results in motor
fuel that is outstanding for it's light
ming like, high-test action.
Evening star., 1937-06-22
LONG MILEAGE

Blue Sunoco's long mileage is due in
the first place to its knockless power
and in the second place to the pre-
cision of its manufacturing process
which takes apart and rebuilds the
"heavy' particles so that they actu-
ally deliver in gasoline engine more
usable energy-more horse power.
This plus power is responsible for
Blue Sunoco's long mileage.
And since Blue Sunoco sells at
regular gas price, it gives the utmost
in economical performance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
WRIT GIVEN MAN
 AT COURT TRIAL
E d ard Cunningham Served With Divorce
 Papers This Morning

Edward Cunningham, 2s, of 4O8 Sylvan avenue, was served with di- vorce papers in Q suit brought byI his wife while he was appearing inI city court as a defendant this morn ing. The service was made by Con- stable Nicholas Jamele, who placed a copy of the writ in Cunningham's hand in the court room. Cunningham was arraigned in city court on charges of assault and breach of the peace, and it was while a continuance was being dis cussed that service of the divorce papers was made. Attorney Joseph Navin, representing Cunningham secured 8 continuance till Saturday morning. Cunningham was arrested on a warrant issued by Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers on a complaint brought by his wife. Mrs. Cunning ham claimed that her husband hac beaten her, and displayed several bad bruises of her arm, which she said were inflicted by her husband The woman was represented by At , .orney Edward Sweeney.
 Attorney Sweeney said that tho wife claimed intolerable cruelty ir her divorce action. The two have been married five years, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

papers he takes and cancel subscrip- tions for six weeks. That is why his son remarks five minutes delay in keeping an appointment.
 In Wilkes-Barre they worry somewhat about Allan's charitable inclinations. That's understandable. His father, it was calculated by a man who had access to Fred M. Kirby's letter files for 8 period of many years, has given away blan- ket total of $5O,0OO,OOo. In the Wyoming Valley alone, site of Wilkes-Bare, his benefactions have amounted to $2000O, ,000, according to a close associate.
 Allan Kirby and his father in re- cent years have organized several private corporations to handle the family wealth. One is "Fremkir," !" another Defender" With Allan controlling these, will the charitable attitude assumed by the father be continued? Will Allan sustain the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Allan Kirby, New Ruler of Railroad Empire,'
 Is Out to Make Good With Fabulous Fortune

The head that wears the late Van Sweringen brothers crown -it's the head of Allan P. Kir- by, son of 3 WOOIworth mag nate-lOOks mighty uneasy as the young man in his Wilkes Barre, Pa, Office pIunges into the new and staggering job of ruling the biggest Trail empire" in America. So much to do, so little time to do it in! is Kir- by's attitude as he fr0wnS sharply up from his papers and grants the can1era-man two minutes-nOt more:" Below the W6oIwOrth store in Wilkes Barre which still bears the name of Allan Kirby's father, E. M. Kirby, who opened his five-and-ten cent store in Sep tember, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

many private donations which Fred M. Kirby annually makes? "Allan Kirby is just like his father was 35 years ago." said an old friend. "He hasn't yet got the picture of the possibilities of his wealth. But he will. Give him time. He's good son."
 It is possible, Wilkes-Barre thinks, that sooner or later one of the family corporations, perhaps Defender" will be transformed into charitable trust, and then the great Kirby benefactions, lavish and widespread, would be fused into a single foundation which could rank with the greatest American benevo- lent units. That's entirely up to Allan. Give him time," they say. After all he's only A, and he's got his way to make"
 TOMORROW-The Kirby family and fortune.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

the executive board of the Lehigh Valley for many years. Although the son has not succeeded him, it is probable that he has been aware of rail problems and technique for a long time.
 Wilkes Barre boasts of ranking second in per capita wealth among American cities according to census figures. It is peppered with anthra- cite millionaires luxuriating in big four square mid-Victorian homes along South River Street, whence they can gaze across shady lawns to the Susquehanna and bosky Kirby park on the other bank. By local calculation there are, beside the Kir- bys, at least nine other Woolworth millionaires in town, their fortunes spawned by that first little dingy gimcrack Kirby five-and-tenner which opened its modest doors at 172 East Market Street on Sept. 10, 1884. Now there are prospects of a new fortune coming to town, if "Al- Ian" and his young associates, Rob- ert R. Young and Frank F. Kobe, New York brokers, can succeed where the Van Sweringen brothers failed.
 SHAKING EMPIRE
 INTO PRODUCTION .....
 "It,s a constructive step and it looks like g. good investment" Allan Kirby said. He was chin-deep III documents at his desk on the sixth floor of the Second National Bank building, of which he is 8 director. He had come from New York the night before, spent the morning on local business trip, was taking a hurried hour in his office before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

rid bits . . |. Frank Shields former Roxbury Prep School athlete and of the worlds best tennis players will play his first romantic lead in Hoosier School Boy for Monogram Pictures He waited long time for this chance but good looks anything his worries are over . . . Dr. Michael Mandno has been taken over the hurdles daily St. Marys Hospital Clinic since his recent trip to New York State Ask him about it if you want genuine ribtickler Representative John Thos off, cated as senior warden at the Master Mason Degree exemplification in Manchester last night. Another example of like father, like son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20

starting back to New York.
 He went on to explain the con- structive value, from the point of view of shareholders, of reorganiz- ing the top-heavy Van Sweringen financial structure and simplifying the system, keeping the good, dis carding the bad. In the course of time, he said, investors should bene- fit considerably. Such was one of the main purposes of the purchas- CTS of control. He told the corre- spondent that he hoped outside money would be attracted. Later, from source close to the New York headquarters, it appeared that this expectation is being borne out. There's lots of money available, when and if needed" it was said.
 Constructive and-a good invest ment," Allan Kirby,s mind, revealed in that phrase, is a replica of his fathers. It was the constructive idea of supplying articles at the cheapest possible price to the larg- est possible number of people, thus providing 8 good investment, which inspired the two Woolworths and their boyhood friend, Fred Kirby, to organize their first stores.
 WILKES-BARRE WONDERS
 ABOUT FAMILY CHARITIES
 In other ways, the minds of the Kirbys, father and son, work alike. Both are sticklers for detail. A for tune founded on infinitesmal profits derived from incalculable nickels needs that. That is why the elder Kirby, according to 8 friends affec- tionately humorous account, takes the trouble, when going on vacation, to write personally to the news
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
Fathers Illness Gives Control
 of Millions
BY MORRIS GILBERT NEA Service Staff Correspondent

NEA Service StafR Correspondent
 Wilkes-Barre, Pa, May 20-The rich mans little boy who always played with the biggest and fanci- est toy trains in ton, has grown up now to become master of a real railroad 28,000 miles long = with more locomotives and cars than he ever could have dreamed of in his nursery forty years ago.
 Allan P. Kirby, son of Wilkes Barreis wealthiest and most be- nevolent citizen, is the most im- portant member of the young tri- umvirate which bought control of the gigantic but comatose Van Swe- ringen rail empire" the other day. For 1t was mostly Kirby money" people in position to know here say, that figured in the deal that created a new royal house in the railroad world.
 Son of Fred Morgan Kirby, a founder of the great F. w. Wool worth Company, Allan Kirby is actually closer than even Coun- tess Barbara Hutton Won Haug- witz to that inexhaustible gigantic fountain-head of nickel-and-dime millions which is an American mer- chandizing miracle. He probably has or controls more money than the famous Barbara herself, since he recently took over most of his fathers affairs because of the lat- ter's i'll health. The elderly Kir- by'S Woolworth interests have never been split up, and it is understood here that he is the largest or next to-largest shareholder in the vast enterprise.
 LOCAL RICH BOY
 OUT TO MAKE GOOD
 Wilkes Barre, up to a few days ago, called Allan P. Kirby Allan" The name was not uttered with familiarity, because Allan Kirby is not an easy man to know. He has the reputation of being stand-of- fish. Actually he is shy, like his father, friends say. The name was spoken in tone of amused indulg- ence, as less fortunate people often speak of typical rich mans son.
 Now the conquest of the Van Sweringen realm shows "Allan" in a new light to his fellowtownsmen. He is no longer the diffident child in a Fauntleroy suit of earlier days, no longer the mere reflection of his philanthropic father. Gone are the days when "Allan" was principally known as a merry alumnus of La- fayette College over in Easton, fil- ling his chateau" up on the noun tain there with classmates at re- union-time. (The chateau" was a replica of one of General Lafay- cites, the chairs and other furni- ture so cheerily smashed for love of the old college were genuine La- fayette heirlooms garnered expen- sively in France.) Gone are the days of "Allan's" minor and none too successful business ventures in Wilkes-B Barre, including a motor distributing agency and 8 packing company. "Allan" is out on his own now, serious in his own right.
 In size, the ex-Van Sweringen complex is the biggest unified pri- vately-owned system in the world. Only the Russian and German uni- fled networks are bigger, but they are state-owned. The controlled real estate and industrial offshoots bulk mighty large. Allan Kirby is biting off big mouthful. But Wilkes-Barre points out what most news reports have hitherto ignored; that Kirby is not entirely a novice in railroads. His father was until recently a director and member of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-20
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. A projection from a slop- ing roof, containing a window. 2. Hunting Creek.
 3. Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin.
 4. The name is applied to makers of illicit whiskey and other spirituous liquors. 5. German poet, novelist, playwright, scientist and critic of life.
 6. In central Asia.
 2. The Treaty of Versailles. 8. An instrument for detect- ing slight changes of altitude in an aircraft.
 9. Beavers. 10. Oaks.