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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
CURRENT POLITICAL TREND IN
 State Politics
BY EDWARD J. RYAN

For the first time in many years the Democratic nomination for the United States senate is being vigorously contested. Senator Augustine Lonergan, Archibald McNeil and Congressman Herman Kopplemann are all after the cov- eted nomination with Lonergan the favorite.
 From the present outlook 1t ap- pears that Lonergan will be re- nominated, this is especially true since I have learned that many of the Democratic leaders in Bridgeport and other parts of Fairfield county are swinging in back of Lonergan,s candidacy. This despite the fact that Bridge port is the home city of McNeil.
 Congressman Kopplemann is boasting that he will have all the delegates to the state nominating convention lined up for his sup- port, but apparently MT. Kopple- mann is just talking. If he has any idea that he has more influ- Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy then he is very much mistaken.
 Colonel Thomas HeWes had that same idea when he sought, unsuc- cessfully to be elected at lieuten- ant governor of the state. He car- ried Waterbury by an even great CT margin than Cross, but he lost the city of Hartford and thereby lost the election. If he had the support of Spellacy he would have been elected.
 National Chairman John Ham, ilton of the Republican party will address the Republican w0men,s meeting this afternoon. The meet ing Is being held at Savin Rock.
 understand that ex-president Herbert Hoover will make politi- cal speech in this state during the fall elections. Wouldn't it be fun- ny if the Republicans nominated him for president in 194O. That certainly would prove that mir acles never cease.
 Gov. Cross Is growing younger every day. The other day he made observers gasp, especially this writer, when he bounded up flight of stairs in the Hotel Bond, where the Democratic state central committee was holding its meet ing. Were we surprised? Well you would be too, If you saw . man 76 years old jumping up a flight of stairs two at . time.
 The governor apparently is getting in condition for his guber- material race. But where are the other contestants?
 Mayor Thomas Spellacy of Hart ford IS being mentioned as a can- didate for judge of probate. This doesn't make sense. Surely Spell lacy has no idea of withdrawing from politics. Not so you'd mo- tice 1t.
 Mrs. Winthrop Palmer of Fair field, the Democratic unsuccess- full senatorial candidate in the 18th district two years ago, has her eye on place on the state ticket this fall. She would like to be named secretary of state or state treasurer. Dr. c. John Satti of New London, Is secretary of state and Guy Holt of Hartford Is the treasurer, and what is more they will hold those offices for the next two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Honorary Chairman

named bishop of Burlington, Vt, Is chairman of the congress. Right Reverend Thomas s. Duggan, D. D., rector of St. Joseph's cathedral, is honorary chairman. The congress Is held with the sanction of Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford.
 Local Delegation
 A large group from Waterbury will attend the various sessions of the congress. Priests from local churches and sisters from local Catholic grammar and high schools, as well as prominent Waterbury
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Full Weather Report

Bosten. Aug. 10 (UP)--weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer Thursday.
 RHODE ISLAND = Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Slightly var mer Thursday.
 ,MAssACHUsETTS-Partly cloudy Possibly In north portion tonight. Warmer in northwest portion to;; warmer in north portion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
TURTLE BEARS 1897 MARK

East Dennis, Mass. (UP)-Enoch E. Walker has found small gopher turtle on whose shell J. J. Martin carved his name June IT, 1897. The gopher-or box-turtle is six inches long and four inches across. Such turtles seldom grow larger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

The fourth national catechetical congress of the Confraternity of Catholic Doctrine will be held at Hartford from October to 4, with the Diocese of Hartford as host to hundreds of prelates, priests, nuns and members of the Catholic laity from all parts of the country.
 Rev. Matthew F. Brady, Water oury native who last week was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
AUTO THIEVES MISS CACHE

Bangor. Me. (UP) = Although Dennis Stubbs values his automo- bile at only $50. he had $337 worth of worry when thieves stole the machine. For Stubbs had hidden $287 in cash under one of the seats. But the car was recovered, with the money intact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
PLAYGROUND CAST
 T0PRESENT PLAY
Mid-Seas0nal Dance Also Arranged for Thursday
 Evening at Park
Washington Hill

A Mid-Seasonal Dance and Play, unique in that it is the first play attempted by a city playground, will be given Thursday evening at 8 o. clock at Washington park.
 This attempt has stirred wide in- terests throughout the "Hill". Nu- merous rehearsals have been held in an endeavor to have this first at tempt reach the acme of perfec- ton. The cast. consisting of g persons, are striving to outdo them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Miscellaneous Shower
 HeldForMrs. Cartledge
Guest of Honor Receives Many Gifts-3O Children En- joy Nature Hike Under Auspices of Playground
W AT VILE
Mrs. R. W. Henion-l7se Thomaston Ave-Tel s-S4s2

Lexington, William Moore of Welch street.
 Freddie Murphy of Capitol ave- nue, Waterbury, is visiting Norman Henchel of Thomaston avenue while his parents, MT. and Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

for the Republican nomination for congress, so is Albert Levitt of Bedding. Both would like to take the measure of Congressman Al Phillips.
 Some opposition to the renom- ination of Congressman J. Joseph Smith is being stirred up in Litchfield county, according to word I just received from Wash ingt0n, Conn.
 have made number of polit- ical predictions and I have al- ways hit 100 per cent. Here Is an- other: Congressman Smith will get the Democratic nomination for congress without a contest.
 Joe has done some wonderful work for this district since being elected to congress.
 Rep. Daniel Mahaney of Water bury seems to be in line for the Democratic nomination for a sen- ate post when the candidates are nominated.
 My prediction that }. Warren Upson, chairman of the Waterbury Republican town committee, would not be unseated was borne out the other evening, when his committee gave him vote of thanks for his work in behalf of the Republican organization of Waterbury. I'll add this prediction to those ! have al- ready made, which makes . per- feet score for me.
 Senator J. Kenneth Bradley will not run for the state senate this year. He wants place on the Re- publican state ticket. Senator E. Gaynor Brennan of Stamford will seek renomination and reelection again this year to the state sen- ate.
 Senator John Lynch of Winsted will not run for the senate this fall. Rep. Stammers of Torrington Is being mentioned for senator this year, in place of Senator An thony Telesco, this of course IF Tony decides not to run.
 Republicans in Thomaston are becoring worried over the prospect of losing their representative in the General Assembly. It comes to me that the Democrats have a person already lined up for the nomination and If he is nominated the voters in the clock town are going to see fireworks-make no mistake about 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

not only given the Grand Court two of its ablest officers in recent years, Past Grand Chief Ranger William H. Dunlavey and John
 Humphrey, present member, but has organizedand maintained one of the states most efficient drill teams. Its members feel that the coming birthday party should
 be an eventful one. Albert Franks and Ted Mantion, two of the courts veteran members will cap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

Court Welch, Foresters of Amer lea, is preparing for the observ- ance of its 44th birthday. An all- day outing at Botelles, Bantam Lake, is planned by members as a fitting observance for next Sat- urday, the date selected for a cele- bration by special committee of arrangements. The, court, one of the most active and best known in the Connecticut jurisdiction, has
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Director

selves to bring another first" to Washington park. Charles Bedel is director.
 The Midnight Revelers will play their tantalizing melodies for the dance which will follow the play. An invitation is extended to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

Waterville. Aug. 10-A miscellan- eous shower was held Friday mint at the home of Mrs. Clara Cart ledge, of 56 Sheffield street, in hon. or of Mrs. Joseph Cartledge, for merly Mrs. Theodore Harrison.
 A social evening was enjoyed and the guest of honor received many lovely gifts, from those pres ent who were:
 Mrs. Frank Wright, Mrs. Helen Cullen, Mrs. Carl Harrison, Mrs. Eugene Crandell, Mrs. Samuel Ox- ley, Mrs. Devino, Mrs. Michael Bride, Mrs. Lillian McCann, Mrs Jennie Grant, Miss Madeline Gull len, Miss Lillian Stafford, Miss Irene Stafford and Mrs. Clara Cart ledge.
 Nature Hike
 In relation to the Waterville Playground news; over thirty chil- dren went on the nature hike, yes- terday afternoon, which was con- ducted by MT. Anthony, of the WPA staff, and Miss Betty Barry, one of the park supervisors. And 1t was reported, that the three checker boards were in use all day Tuesday, for last minute practice before the tournament which be- gan last night.
 Miss Doyle of the WPA staff conducted singing rehearsal with twenty-five children, in the base ment of St. Michael's church in preparation for the Community Sing, to be held next Tuesday night, at Washington Hill. Chill dren from each park in the city, will represent their playground at this gathering.
 Mrs. Hord of the WPA staff, also entertained 8 group of thirty chil- dren by telling them stories throughout the afternoon.
 Schedules of interest for play- ground activities during the week include:
 Girls volley ball game-Water- vile vs. Washington at Washing ton Park, 7:30 Wednesday evening Girls softball-Waterville vs. Wash ington-3:30 Thursday.
 Boys volleyball game-Water- ville vs. Pearl Street, at Pearl street 7:30 Thursday evening.
 Track Meet Waterville and Washington, at Washington 2: D. m. Friday afternoon.
 Briefs
 MT. and Mrs. Lincoln Guish of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Convention Parade

An invitation is extended to the public.
 Convention Parade
 The Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps will take part in the annual state convention parade and competition of fife and drum corps at East Hartford this Saturday. Plans for the trip to East Hartford were made at meeting last night at the Washington Park Community house.
 Both senior and junior members of the corps will take part in the competition. Originally, it was planned to have only the senior corps members take part.
 Scores of musical groups from all parts of the state will be at East Hartford for the annual gathering. The competition will follow a street parade.
 Troop Nine
 Members of Troop g, Boy Scouts, will gather at Hamilton park swim ming pool Monday night. The pool has been turned over to the troop for the evening.
 The scouts will have an oppor- tunity to take their tests for merit badges in swimming and life sav- ing. Special events are also be- ing arranged.
 Doll Show
 Miss Helen Cuddy. park super visor announces a doll show to be given at the playground Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest doll, the smallest, and the funniest. S0ftbaM
 The Washington Park Girls will meet the Waterville lassies in soft ball tussle this evening at 7:15 at Washington park. Boat Race
 A boat race will be held at the park pool Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The race is under the sup- ervision of Miss Helen Cuddy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
We Never Sidestep Our Obligation To Furnish You Good Shoes-So Here's The Proof
 $4.95
 FORMERLY
 $500
UTABLisHED 1883

Of course better shoes for $5.95 -formerIy $7.50-better seIee- ton of Ieothers-hisher class workmanship and little more style.
 But-for day in and day out serv- ice slip your feet into this $4.o5 shoe, formerly $6.00, and you'll be token off your feet with the comfort and good looks $4.95 buys in shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

I understand that Frank Van- derhoof of Greenwich is Joking for the Republican nomination for congress, so is Albert Levitt of Bedding. Both would like to take the measure of Congressman Al Phillips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

Bf1eXS MT. and Mrs. Lincoln Guish of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

Rep. Daniel Mahaney of Water bury seems to be in line for the Democratic nomination for a sen- ate post when the candidates are nominated.
Evening star., 1938-10-24

agreed to get the big defender within
the l12-foot waterline requirement.
To do so, instead Of removing ballast,
he sent ashore air and fuel tanks and
lighting plant, all formerly located
high in the sch, oner's wings and in
furious to her stability.
In all probability If Bluenose takes
the series the sailing championship
will forever repose beneath the red
ensign, for Capt. Ben Pine, Thebauds
managing owner and long her racing
skipper, has announced he never again
would challenge. A sinus infection
set him ashore after the second race
OF the current series and since then
Thebaud has been skippered by Capt.
Cecil Moulton, who often has taken
her to the fishing banks and who is
anxious to get back there.
Light Breeze Favors Champ.
Bluenose, on a basis OF yesterdays
race, appears to be at her best in light
air. The contest was sailed in a light
southerly breeze ranging from 10 miles
an hour at the start to Is at the close,
and although Bluenoee gained on each
OF the six legs represented by two
circuits Of an 18-mile triangle, the
gains decreased as the wind increased.
Bluenose sailed down to Boston last
night and Thebauds schedule called
for her to sail from Gloucester EARN
this morning directly for the starting
point.
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lady AVON RULES
!. ALEXANDRIA SAIL
Annual Race Is Won Fourth
Time in Row by 2o.Foot
-. - Ss
Edrington Craft. :.
By MALCOLM LAMBORNE, Jr.

~ MAA~0A<M An0OOANk, SHs
In taking the 20-foot restricted class
event Of the Potomac River Sailing
Association Oh Alexandra yesterday,
Judge Prentice Edrington won the Old
Dominion Boat Club trophy for the
fourth consecutive year in his sloop
Lady Avon. It was the feature race
Of the series sailed annually oh the
Virginia club
Sailing in light and. variable winds
Lady Avon's time was hour min
utes and 48 seconds, fastest of 4 neet
of 4s entries. ~,
Poor sailing weather has dosxed
local skippers since the opening Of
the fall events last month and yes
terday was no exception. Not only
was there q strong tide with which to
contend, but boats also were hand1-
capped by banning winds. The Race
Committee signaled one-lap course,
or some craft never would have I'M
ished. ~.
Sassy Too In Lead Again.
BACK IN stride again, Werner
smythe's Sassy TOO came home nearly
eight minutes ahead Of the next comet,
Charley Dodge's Nandua. to win the
event and also land 1t the top In the
series. The No. comet, Les Wright 5
Fan Tan II, was l6 seconds astern
of Nandua. Fifteen boats competed
In the class, one Of the largest turn
outs this fall.
A 12-year-old, sailing his first sea-
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good" he commented aftervard. Wal
per is the real hero. Had that putt
not gone down a playoff would have
been necessary. Either that or all
the bets would have been of.
The funny part of it is that in three
rounds of the James River course pre-
ceding the match Walper's best score
was 49, But in the clutch he shot
70. Once again Walper has proven
he's handy guy to have around in
the rough spots.
Rippy Congressional Champ.
Lanky Claude Rippy, the erstwhile
public links champ, today racked up
the Congressional Country Club crown
alongside the Chevy Chase Club Taft
Cup and called it competitive year.
It's been a pretty good year for the
slim fellow from Carolina, for earlier
he won the Chevy Chase affair, and
yesterday he wound up the season with
a victory in the Congressional cham
pionship. victory which is tanta-
mount to a major tourney win.
Rippy licked former District champ
Billy Shea on the Anal green Of the
3e-hole final match. after leading all
through the afternoon round. He sue
ceeds DR.. H. L. Smith as champion.
Other results: Second hight-P. J.
Winkler beat F. E. Berquist, 2 up
third flight. H. Shepard defeated
]. E. Murphy, up; fifth flight, c. H.
Severance beat v. A. Sisler, 6 and S.
sixth flight-R. Ticknor defeated w. E.
johnson; seventh hight-W H. Garri-
son defeated T. B. Mine. and l.
10th flight, B. P. Cooper defeated M.
johnson, 4 and 3. The fourth, eighth
and ninth flights are not completed.
Meckley Wins With Youngster.
At Indian Spring Mrs Betty P.
Meckley and 13-year-old Charlie Price
won the mixed Scotch foursome with
card of 82-1@67. The gross
award went to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Kreuzberg with n.
Capital held its annual "Moaners
VS.. Alibiers" match, won by the latter
team by score Of 2112 to 171a.
At Manor J. v. Himmell. S. r. Will
cox and A. L. Strong tied for first
place in the blind bogey tourney,
each with a net Of a. A turkey
tourney over the Inside" nine went
to Mrs. James Kramer
East Potomac Parks team won, over
the Laurel Golf Club outfit from Rich
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WHOOP|NC BREEZE
HOPE OF THEBAUD
Better in Heavy Wind, U. S.
Boat Needs Race to Keep
Cup From BIuenose.
By TOM HORGAN,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Oct. a.
Gloucester fishermen today hoped for
. whooping breeze Of 20 miles an hour
or more Is the American entry, Ger
trude L. Thebaud, faced the fourth
race with the Nova Scotian Bluenose
in . three-out-of-five series for pos
session of the International Fisher
mems Cup.
The two big deep-sea sailing fisher
men had q 35Ea-mile course laid out
by the Race Committee for the fourth
race of Boston. The start was sched-
uled for 1905 am, Just outside Boston
Harbor.
Capt. Angus Walters Bluenose led
Thebaud across the finish line Sunday
by 8 minutes 80 seconds. to break the
tie Of one race each. and giving the
Nova Scotia boat Z two-to-one lead
tn the contest.
Another tie still exists, for Thebaud
beat Bluenose in their first engage
ment in 1880, and Bluenose took the
honors tn 1881, the last time the con-
tenders met.
Bluen0se's Master Smart,
Bluenose appeared much improved
sailing vessel yesterday. thanks to .
protest that Capt. Walters had been
juggling ballast contrary to the deed
Of gift and that she was sailing on
an excessive Waterline. Capt. Walters
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Results Yesterday.
WASHINGTON. 20; Philadelphia. a.
Cleveland %: Chicago Bears 21.
Detroit. 10: CHICAGO Cardinals. 0.
Green Bay. 20: Pittsburgh, O.
Schedule This Week.
Wednesday: Philadelphia VS.. Chicago
Sunday: WASHINGTON at BROOKLYN.
Green Bay at Cleveland
Detroit at CHICAGO Bears.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Nashville. %: DAYTON o.
Louisville. 49, CHICAGO. g.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Jersey City -: Union City. O.
Paterson. 10: Newark. r.
DIXIE LEAGUE.
Norfolk, "a: Alexandria. 6.
Richmond. 20; Portsmouth. 0.
EXHIBITIONS.
Cincinnati Bensals %: Boston Sham
IS. St: Louis Gunners. 10: Chicago Gun.
R,yr. Wilmineton i cliDDers. 1s; Wilkes
RS'1aa,. MGHnt Vernon Cards. 8: New Rochelle
Dexter Club. 6; Jersey City spart,ns q
Ran RRickSviiIe. pide. 81; cedarhurst Giants. o.
Philadelphia Troians. =; Bay Park.
ways. q.
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and Alabama square off in the re-
naming conference games.
The Southern Conference champion
ship probably will be decided in the
clash at Chapel Hill between North
Carolina and Duke, co-leaders with
three victories apiece Duke was hard
pressed before whipping Wake Forest S
sQphomores, TO, but North Carolina
crushed Davidson, $40 Virginia Mill
tary, with two victories and tie so
far, plays Maryland and Clemson, with
one victory and one tie, meets Wake
Forest. Washington and Lee, victor
over the Virginia Tech in its only
conference start 60, meets Richmond.
Other Conference pairings are North
Carolina State and v. P. l. and Fur
man and Davidson. South Carolina,
soundly whipped by Clemson, 34-l2,
faces strong Villanova.
T.C. U. Battles Baylor.
Southwest: The leaders here are
Texas Christian, Rice and Baylor.
Christian plays Baylor, held to a 6-6
draw by Texas Aggies, while Rice seeks
to halt Auburn of the Southeastern
Conference. Southern Methodist be-
gins its Southwest campaign against
Texas, which held Rice to a 1876
count. Arkansas and Texas A. and
M. meet In the remaining conference
engagement.
Far West: California and Southern
California, each with three victories,
set the pace in the Pacific Coast Con-
ference, with Stanford, Oregon and
Oregon State still In the running.
California, after whipping Washington.
l4-7, now meets Oregon State, 7-6
victor over Washington State. South
ern California, which tripped STAN
ford. 1872, plays Oregon. Stanford
may find U. c. L. A. Tartar if the
Uclans' great Negro star, Kenny WASH
tngton, happens to have a good day.
st. Mary's. 1876 winner over San
Francisco on last-quarter rally, is
idle.
Rocky Mountain, Big Seven: Brig
ham Young and Utah are the only
team undefeated within the confer
ence. Utah, after routing Utah State,
$50, plays Denver, 60 victor over
Wyoming. Color DO. which ran up
Sis score on t-I<rado State, plays
Wyoming as Utan State and Colorado
State collide in the remaining confer
ence game.
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years Pine Valley affair, which few
people knew about until it was all
over. the 1893 tourney won't be Alto
gether surprise. They've sent out
the invitations and among the lucky
gents to get one is Witty Cox, the Con-
gressional pro. Witty is the only local
mentor who has received one of the
coveted bids to the affair and naturally
he is going. Last year Sam Snead and
jim Thomson tied for first money at
302. which proves at least two things
that Pine Valley is tough and that long
hitters revel in the going.
Walper Only Double Winner.
Current links hero among the pros
and the men who bet on that WASH
ington- Virginia pro match is Leo
Walper, the husky gent from Shep-
herdstown, w. Va, who saved the day
for the Washington money-bags in the
final of the series at the Country Club
Of Virginia yesterday.
Walper was the only Washington
pro to win both his matches In the
series which started a week ago at the
Washington Golf and Country Club
and finally wound up In one Of those
breathless finishes, with the local pros
on top 6l2 to 5aa.
Going into the final match
with a bulky 81 to q lead the
Washington mentors found their
foes sternly repulsing any idea
Of = pushover.
From Bobby Cruickshank down the
Virginians, with their backs to the
wall, fought back. They fought so we'll
that they won all three points in the
first foursome. where Chandler Harper
beat a sick Cliff Spencer l up; Al
Houghton licked George Diffenbaugh,
4 and 3, and the best ball went to the
Virglnians, 2 and /.
Leo a Clutch" Golfer.
Meanwhile Cruickshank was busting
par wide open to whip Witty Cox, S
and 4, and win the best ball-with
Erie Ball-from Cox and Walper.
But Walper. locked in a grim struggle
with the stylish-looking Ball youngster,
hung on. Not until the 18th hole did
it become known that the Middle
Atlantic P. G. A. champ was Wash
ington's last hope. At the end Leo
went to the home hole l up, after
Erie had missed a 5-footer to square
at the 18th. And on the last green
Ball Clipped one up stiff, within
inches, for a birdie 4, that looked to
be win, and a squared match.
Walper's pitch was % feet short.
Carefully lining up the putt he
thumped it in without even a
quaver.
Il said to myself: Boy, this is putt
for thousand bucks. It's got to be