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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
Columbian Squires
Activities of Circles Basketball Team Holds
Spotlight of Interest-New counselors Chosen
to Aid in Furthering Program.

again scheduled. An interesting
program Is now being prepared
for the second meeting night of
January.
New Counselors
Three new counselors have been
named to assist the guidance of
the local circle. 1t Is expected
that their appointments will be
announced after the new session
Of the advisory board. However,
they will work with Senior Coun-
selor Maloney from now on. They
are Grand Knight Charles J. Ban
non, Deputy Grand Knight James
j. Kelley, and Warden Edward
Green Of Sheridan council. Coun-
selor Joseph Robinson Is also re-
tanning an active interest in the
circle, being now the Oldest coun-
selor in point Of se,~.,e. He was
among the original group of coun-
selors assigned to duties and has
served faithfully ever since.
VISltS fl2nme0
Education, Committee Chairman
Robert Kenney is making plans
now for occupational visits by the
Squires. Tko invitations have
been extended by Senior Coun-
selor Maloney to the circle TO visit
local plants or business houses.
Deputy James J. Kelley Is arrang-
ing q visit to the MascOlO BOttling
works, while the senior counselor
has been invited to take a group
Of ten to fifteen squires through
the Freight street plant of the
Connecticut Light g. Power Co.
See Squire Kenney about signing
UP for these trips.
New Rooms
There 10 q possibility that adj
ditional quarters for the squires
may be made available in the next
month, Senior Counselor Maloney
was given permission at the last
meeting Of Sheridan council to
seek rooms where the circle may
maintain its own council cham
Der, library and sports room. A
report is expected at the meeting
of Sheridan council, scheduled for
January 20.
Sport Notes
The Holy Manners certainly had
q superior team. No reserve Coach
Dillon put in could check the
smooth working Yerbyla or Ad-
ans. Adams was in the midst of
every play, breaking up ours and
doing his part excellently for st.
Joseph's. Fats" Geary could do
no wrong on Monday night. He
took 10 shots, putting eight
through the hoop. This defeat
by Sacred Heart was CALLING to us
as we had already beaten the East
Enders by 22-9 count. How
ever. Monday, the Alumni were in
vincible Due to q misunder-
standing in arrangements the
Manchester Arrows will not APP
pear against the Squires. Al
though booked up for the next
three weeks games are wanted.
1.-THE Blessed Sacramento, st.
AIMS All-Stars, or other junior
teams In the city can arrange
games by getting In touch with
Jim Arnold. 128 Franklin street,
phone Also.
Applications Urged
All Squires who have applica-
lions for new members out are
asked TO get them into the hands
of Membership Committee Chair
man Harry Slower before the next
meeting. It will be necessary for
the circle to take action on the
applications for membership at
this meeting, so that an investi-
ture may be held in February.
The class is limited to sixteen
members, so boys, between the
ages of IA and 10 DESTROYS OF join
ing, are urged to contact some
member Of the circle for sponsor
ship promptly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

to Conway's wife for a period of Q
weeks but was never paid for It.
In a second count he maintains he
moved his furniture to q house
owned by the defendant at 1075
Highland avenue. at the request Of
the defendant, with certain agree
ment in regards the payment Of
rent and Of food bills. Mrs. Porzen-
helm was to cook meals for the de-
fendant and his wife in return for
the use Of the house, but the agree
ment was broken and the Porzen-
helm family was forced to vacate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
JAMES ARNOLD, Notary

The past week has been disas-
trous one for the basketball team,
representing Michael Mckinney,
Circle, 124, Columbian Squires,
q 25-13 loss on last Saturday to
the st. Joseph Holy Name Juniors
and on Monday the Sacred Heart
Alumni trimmed us 1917. The
record is now even, three wins,
three losses.
The coming week will be a busy
one on the courts. Tonight as a
preliminary to the Bunker Hill
Esquires contest the Squires will
take on the Bunker Hill Coyotes.
Next Monday night ct Barnard
gym the Orcott Blue Eagles Of
Bridgeport, who gave us the first
defeat of the season. will travel
here. The team is pointing to this
game for the Park City five Is one
of the best junior teams In that
city, a clean, fast-passing, accurate
shooting squad. A victory over
them would mean a lot to the
Squires.
On Wednesday, January 10. the
entire squad Is going to Bristol to
meet the Bristol Blues. Then,
Saturday, the 10th, q game is
scheduled with the Burke's Ser
vice five In Meriden.
Thanks to the generosity of
Sheridan Council, "a. knights Of
Columbus the squad will shortly
appear In new outfits.
Meeting Postponed
On account Of the basketball
game tonight the regular circle
meeting has been postponed in
definitely. 1t may be held next
week, either Tuesday or Thurs
day evenings, announcement to
this effect TO be made later. The
second Of the two nights mem
toned Is the more likely to be
chosen for the meeting. II no
meeting materializes, II will be
held the following week, when the
regular meeting Of the club Is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

withdrawn today.
A suit which had been party
tried before Judge Edward J. Finn
was also withdrawn. II was the
800 action Of Mark Bishop Of
Cheshire against Frank smith, also
Of Cheshire. The suit was brought
to COLLECT an alleged bill.
The tax lien foreclosure which
was withdrawn was the city's acA
ton against Lumberto Bolello and
others IN which taxes were claimed
due on property at the corner OF
meadow and Canal streets. The
property Is assessed ct 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

non viii open the evenings festivi-
ties by introducing the postmaster
Of the evening. Three chaplains Of
the council and affiliated branches
will also be at the head table. They
are the Rev. James Coughlin, Sher-
idan Council chaplain; James
Woods, Michael McGivney Circle Of
Columbian Squires Father Prior:
and Rev. John Dial, spiritual advisor
Of the Sheridan Study Club.
Tickets for the annual dinner
were distributed this week and res
ervations are now being made with
Chairman Roger Walsh, whose
splendid work In managing the din
ner and seating arrangements In
past years has won him much praise
and reappointment to his RESPONSE
bile office years after year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
SUIT FILED OVER
BROKEN PROMISE

With the accusation that John
Conway broke an agreement which
caused financial loss to him, Emil
Porzenheim today filed suit In the
court Of common pleas to recover
damages Of 5000. Porzenheim
claims he furnished room and board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
SETTLEMENT MADE
in FIVE ACTIONS

Four civil actions totaling $3.50
and one tax lien foreclosure
brought by the city were Withdrawn
from the docket of the common
pleas court today and settled. Terms
Of the settlements were not dis
closed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
Check Records

VHeCK NeCOfuB
All members Of the circle are
asked to check their record cards
with Notary Squire James Arnold
as soon as possible. The annual
listing Of members Of the circle
must be registered with the Boy
Life Bureau In New Haven shortly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08
SupremeK -CDirector
Accepts Invitation
Judge John E. Swift of Boston to Attend Catholic
Action Dinner Here January z7-PIans Completed

Supreme Director John Swift Of Boston, Massachu-
sets, today notified General Chairman Cornelius F..
Maloney that he would attend the Fourth Annual Catholic
Action Banquet Of Sheridan Council a. Rights of Column
bus which to be held Wednesday evening January e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-08

and senior counselor Is DESTROYS
that all rec0rds-proper middle
initial Of name, street address, and
age-are stated correctly ON the
official record cards. as kept by the
notary. The list must also be APP
proved. by officers Of Sheridan
council.
JAMES ARNOLD, Notary.
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GORTNER

The Union church has been moved
on to its new foundation enclosing a
basement of considerable proportions
The Brethren will conduct services in
the church Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Fike and daughter
Joyce attended the high school gradu-
alton exercises at Aurora on Monday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Fike, of Tun.
melton, w. Va, and Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ton Fike, of Crellin, were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beeghley Satur.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lipscomb and
children, of Sunnyside, were dinner
guests of Mary and Ross Lichty on
Sunday.
Jacob Swartzentruber has been i'll
since Friday with an attack of tonsili.
tbs and quinsy.
Miss Mary Martin entertained q
number of young folks at a marshmal-
low toast Thursday evening in the
Martin grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Yoder have pur
chased the Martin farm formerly
known as the killius place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Dewitt and
children, of Sang Run; Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster Slabach and son Kenneth, of
Cumberland; Sam Brooks and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Clark, of Homecoming, spent
Sunday at Noah Slabach's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin Hauser, of
Hauser, spent Friday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Martin.
Mrs. Butler and three children, O.
Cumberland, visited her relatives a
the home of Walter Dever and her sor
Fred Simpson at the home of DAME
Eichty several days last week.
David Lichty has returned to his
home in Salisbury
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Slabach, Miss
Matte Davis, Ross Lichty and Mr.. ant
Mrs. Noah Schrock and family recently
spent day in Greenland Gap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Snyder were
guests of Mrs. Mary Burkholder on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Malette, Pitts
burgh, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Martin over the weekend.
A number of the women of this COM
munity attended quilting at the home
of the Doctors Miller at Eglon on Fri
day. The party included Mrs. Harvey
Swartzentruber, Mrs. w. E. Spoer-
lein, Mrs. Eliza Biser, Mrs. Mary Burk-
holder, Miss Mary Lichty and Mrs. D.
L. Swartzentruber.
Mrs. Albert Sisk visited Mrs. Anna
Bittinger on Sunday afternoon.
Miss Mary Lichty and Mr.. and Mrs.
D. L. Swartzentruber attended re-
ligious meeting in Scottdale on Satur-
day.
Mrs. Martha Fike and three children
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and Mr.. and Mrs. John Harsch and
children, of Eglon, were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Biser on Sun
day.
Sam and Lena Slabach and Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Sisk were guests of Miss
Minnie Shaffer on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Swartzentruber
visited Mrs. Roy Bowman, near Brook
side, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beeghley and
sons were guests of Carl Sisler at
Red House on Sunday.
w. R. Mason and Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Sisk spent Saturday afternoon
near Bittinger.
Wayman Beckman, of Oakland was
guest Saturday night of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elwood Beckman.
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Western Maryland League Team
Standing

Sundays Results
Swallow Fall i. g. Terra Alta, l.
Terra Alta, 6; Piney, a.
Kempton, 10; Potomac, 6.
Shallmar, 23; Backbone, l.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
CHURCH SMOKER
DATE SELECTED
st. Margaret's Holy Name
Society to Sponsor Pro-
gram February s

Plans are nearing completion for
the smoker and entertainment Of the
Holy Name Society Of st. Margaret's
church at the parochial school
hall Monday evening, February 8.
Inspired by the success Of q similar
event last season, the committee has
endeayored to arrange wider sale
Of tickets and will entertain large
delegations representing other Holy
Name units Of the city. Michael ].
Ryle is general chairman.
Peerless Freddie Hall, dean Of an
nouncers. has accepted an invitation
to appear as master Of ceremonies,
which Is assurance Of sixty laughs
per hour. Arrangements have been
made with Harry Shackley to pro-
vide the wrestlers while Dave Kelly
Of the YMCA has consented to have
plenty Of boxers ON hand. In addi-
ton the program will include song
and dance acts and Refreshments.
William T. Harrington is chair
man Of the entertainment COM
mittee and Richard Baldwin and
Richard Cotter In charge Of refresh
ments. Others serving on the COM
mittee are, Henry Loughrain, Ber-
nard Erwin, James Carr, John Ker-
win, Michael Barrett, George Lee
zotte, John Moran, Edward Kelly,
Edward Moran, Joseph Kilbride and
Harold Brennan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
THO INJURED IN
AUTO ACCIDENT
rivers Taken to Hospital
For Treatment; One Held
for Police

Two alleged drunken drivers re-
cSived continuances In city court
<tsev One. IN cal,o paty-,zz, "a NJ
y - .
sae ssree" "iio was "lteeeeu
y terday afternoon py Sergt.
Charles McWeeney and Motor Pa
f1,irr.n .yobn Murn,v after his car
- I,ed head-on into another ma
q ',ne IN fine MiddIeburv road
boiice said tIat Pefr;,zzt fol,ow.
~ n,,ot,,er cav svn,nO o,,t near the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28

Eaterville, Jan. 28-The Casper 8.
u8vis, American Legion Post and
auxiliary, have joined hands, and
saturday evening, 8 o'clock at Fra
teSnity hall, will offer to the public.
areard and bingo party, the proceeds
ofsNhich, will be donated to the Red
CEnGs for those who are suffering
1rena the flood disaster.
TOR the past several days, the in
Unlocking committees have made
plans for many unique ideas, which
WaI be offered to those who wish to
pos.ticipate in this cause to aid HUI
xzanity's suffering, privation and
destitution.
Uhis is an invitation to everyone,
ard 1t is the hope of the Legion and
the Auxiliary that all public spirit
ed people will avail themselves Of
this opportunity to aid the flood
Sufferers.
The auxiliary members have been
assigned to solicit food for the re-
1reshments and each member is ex-
p&cted to cooperate to the fullest
extent.
AT the meeting of the Davis Post
Monday night, Commander Edward
Martin stated, IF ever Connecticut
ard Waterville had an opportunity
to- show their remembrance Of the
Hartford flood and the suffering
tlaerefrom, this Is the time and the
way to do 1t.
ii Play Proves Success
The Ladies' Aid Society Of st.
Michaels' church held a business
meeting Monday night at the Parish
house and at that time, reports
were made on the success Of the
play Snow Bound" which was pre-
sehted last week. Thursday and Fri
day evenings.
The advertising committee wish
81 to publicly thank the merchants
o. Waterville, who so generously
Subscribed to the advertising space
on the programs and to mention at
this time, that due to an error in
the printing Of the programs, the
names of those three merchants,
which were omitted, is greatly re-
stetted by the society.
The Casper s. Davis, American
x&gion Jr. Auxiliary will hold its
regular monthly meeting tomorrow
a. 7:30 o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
John Byrnes, 159 Pembroke avenue.
Al members are asked to attend.
# Prayer Meeting Tonight
The Waterville Union Church, I'M
DIR the leadership of Miss Elizabeth
~ Weeks, minister, will hold its
weekly Bible Study and Prayer
meeting this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
af the parsonage on Boyden street.
~ the close of the meeting the
QUartet will hold a rehearsal.
The Paramount Community Club
vii hold regular business meet
ing. Tuesday evening February at
6$o'clock at the home Of the pres
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
In The Local Theaters
STATE


Samue! GoioWyns tnr1lling new
screen drama, Beloved Enemy"
starring Merle Oberon and Brian
Aherne, began its four day engage
ment at Warmers State theater yes
terday and caused sensation.
Everyone who viewed 1t praised 1t
to the skies as one OF the new
years finest stories to grace the
screen.
Merle Oberon has her greatest role
to date as Lady Helen Drummono'
the lovely Engllsn girl VINO accom-
panies her father, Lord Athleigh, an
emissary Of parliament.
Aherne is seen as Dennis Riordan,
the daring. dashing young 1risnman
who Is the secret leader OF Inc
revolt and whom all the starategy OF
the British has failed to trap.
The two fall madly in love and
the story depicts how the girl Is
torn between her duty TO her coun-
try and her devotion to this hand
some, hunted fellow and how she
risks her life to intrcede for the
man she loves arldo the cause she Is
sworn to oppose.
An imposing cast. featuring Karen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
JACQUES

According to Joseph Hurtig, the
production manager Of the Jacques
theater, what has become of the
prima donna Of the yesterday OF
burlesque-who stood before us in
silken tights and spangles to dag
zie the eye and make the blood run
warm.
She has completely disappeared.
She has become extinct on the bur-
lesQue stage. There was day when
prima dorinas OF burlcsque shows
were judged on face and form. They
could wear tights. but, possessed OF
the voice of Mary Garden. If the
prime donna Of yesterday could not
wear tights she had little chance Of
becoming prima donna OF q bur-
lesqUe attraction. The burlesque
managed had it figured out their Of
feringS must please the eye. What
the audience could feats their eyes
upon meant much Of the success OF
their offerings. What they heard
from the stage was secondary
consideration.
But times have changed-audi-
ences have changed, and so has
burlesque and Its prima donnas. And
in passing, 1t might be mentioned
that a great deal Of credit for this
Is due to Joseph Hurtig, who was
the former partner Of Harry. Sea-
mon, theatrical firm caller Hurtig
and Seamon, who controlled bur-
lesuue theaters from coast to coast,
and the producers Of ever sixty
travelling burlesque shows during
the palmy days Of the famous CO.
lumbia Burlesque Wheel Of bur-
lesque theaters. When Mr.. Hurtig
after several years Of retirement, en-
tered the burlesque field again this
season, he completely revolution
lied the burlesque branch OF the
theater with his startling produce
tions at Jacques theater mad ideas.
He knew that ability was necessary
In addition to beauty Of face and
| figure.
Today, we find the successful
prima donna Of burlesQue the
possesscr OF much more elaborate
wardrobe than many . star Of the
| legitimate stage. She must have
gowns-new--st stunning and stylish
creations and be able to wear them.
She must have o vocie and be able
| to use It, and must be q ccmedienne
| Of no mean ability.
A few years ago It would have
meant ruin for burlesQue prima
donna to come forth 10 . striking
and beautiful gown, and MARBLE :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Y.M.C.A. Notes

DR.. Charles L. Larkin, president
of the Waterbury Y. M. g. A., an
nounced this morning the appoint
ment of Raymond j. Tanning,
managing editor of the Waterbury
American, as a member of the ed
ucational and industrial commit
tee OF the Waterbury Y. M. g. A.
The chairman Of this committee
is Robert e. Plat Of the Water
bury Savings bank. Other mem
bers are Herman Rooster, James
A. Burns, Leland v. Clark, How
ard E. Coe. Alan G. Curtiss. G.
Arthur Dubois, DR.. Alfred @. Dire
her, William w. eager, Arthur H.
Goepel, Walter A. Jarvis, Mary
Louise Martin, Alfred F.. Meyer
hans, James M. Perry, Jr., William
D. Pierson, Forrest G. Purinton,
j. Russell Putnam, Louis j. Schus-
ter.
The fifth session Of the series
of lecture discussions by Prof. F.
Alexander Magoun Of the Mass.
Institute Of Technology will be
held at the central Y. nj. G. A.
next Tuesday at 1880 p. m. Presi-
dent James A. Burns of the Indus
trial Foremen's club will preside.
The opening session Of the new
course on Federal Tax Law" Is
open to all who are interested. The
course will include five weekly ses-
sions and will serve as an intro
duction to a well known textbook
on federal tax laws. The instruc-
tor is Alfred F. Meyerhans.
A course In "Air Conditioning
will be started at the Y. M. G. A.
IL there is sufficient demand. In
quiries should be addressed 10
Secretary Arthur L. Purinton.
The lobby forum at the central
f"Y" next Monday night will con-
sjst Of the showing of five reels
of motion pictures secured from
the German American railroad
lines. The titles are: "Bayreuth,"
"A Trip Through Germany" and
"Oberammergau and the Passion
Players" All "Y" members and
contributors are invited to attend.
The schedule Of activities next
week In addition to those listed in
previous paragraphs is as follows:
Monday, Sis, Vocabulary Build
ing; 1880, Public Speaking class;
Tuesday, 1880, salesmanship class
and the Tuesday Twelve Public
Speaking group; Wednesday, 5:15,
meeting Of the Yale Dartmouth
debate committee; 1880, class in
Blue Print Reading, Shop Sketch
ing and Shop Mathematics; Thurs
day, classes in Public Speaking,
Business Law and Practical Psy-
chology; Friday, 1880, Slide Rule
class; 8 o'clock. showing Of sound
movies on Hidden Enemies"
portrayal Of the damage done by
termites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
Testimonial Fund
Passes 500 Mark

Miss Kathleen Crowley report
ed today that the fund for the
joint benefit Of the nine-year-old
ferocious assault here recently and
the 13-year-old girl whose alert
ness led to the capture Of the
alleged attacker had passed the
800 mark.
One Of today's contributions
was $13 from the girls employed
in Dept. 70 Of the Waterbury
Clock Co.
The money gathered in the fund
will be divided between the VIC
tim and the girl who supplied po-
lice with the information that
enabled them to make an arrest.
The daily summary Of contri-
buttons:
Previously listed ......... .$88.25
Two little girls ............. LOO
A Friend 49,. so
Girls from Dept. 80, Water
bury Clock Co.. ....... 1900
Jan. 28, 1887. Total. -. .$102.75
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
LAWYERS PREPARE
LEGISLATIVE PLAN
Opinions Of Local Bar
Members to Be Heard
Tomorrow Morning


Opinions Of members Of the Wa
terbury Bar Association on what they
consider would be legislation bene-
ficial to local barristers will be
addressed to the associations legis-
lative committee at a meeting in
the superior court room tomorrow
morning at $50 o'clock. President
Walter E. Monagan will preside.
Legislative work was begun at a
meeting last week with the annoint-
ment Of a COMMITTEES Including At
tornev .John ID Thoms states At
tornev lawrence Z, Lewis and At
tornev walter n Monaoan to watch
and promote measures for possible
enactment bv the General Assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-28
POLLS

Against the turbulent canvas Of
adventure and intrigue which forms
the pulse stirring background Of
'Lloyds Of London" the picture that
has startled two continents and
which comes to Polls tomorrow,
there stand5 out one Of the great
love stories Of all time, when fierce
courage and vengeful fury fought to
the death for q love that famed
while the fate Of an empire hung
in the balance.
Packed with the thrill Of forbid
den kisses that changed the destiny
Of a whole empire, as the fateful
lovers forgot everything but that
they were man and woman in each
others arms, Polls new triumph
tells the story Of human passions
that were extricably woven with the
course OF history.
And the thrills and drama of the
war between the states In the SOS,
with the charm and traditions Of
the or South, furnish the inter-
esting background for Poli,S second
great attraction General Spanlxy."
This original human interest Aim
play, linked with an absorbing ro-
nance and delightful comedy serves
as a most appropriate picture to
introduce chubby Spanky McFar-
land as the newest and most sensa-
tionel Of the juvenile screen stars.
It gives full scope to the mischiev-
GUS antics, hilarious capers and In
genuity Of Spanky and his army
kids to round out a full evening Of
entertainment for the whole family.
There activities will send you into
gales Of laughter, especially with
their novel Notification Of secret
cave and particularly when Carl
sings Just Before the Battle,
Mother"
Uproariously funny comedy relief
Is furnished by Billy Thomas, cleY-
er four-year- colored boy, por-
traying Spanky,s tiny slave.
This evenings performance will be
your last opportunity to see Norma
Shearer and Leslie Towards poig-
nant portrayal Of the most beloved
romance Of all time, Romeo and
Juliet"
For those who have read Shake
speare cast ally 1t will be revel-
alton. For the romance Of Juliet
and her Romeo Is as modern as the