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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-06-08
U. S. SCHOOL
IS BOMBED BY.
NIPPON PLANES
Canton Casualties
/. Close to 10000
(I.N.S.) The Amer lean
Government today addressed
q sharp protest to Japan
over bombing Of American
property at Canton, China.
On Foreign Fronts!

On FOTeIgn ETOnLS!
CANTON-In new series Of
raids, japanese warpIanes bomb
American university and other
popuIOus sections of metropolis;
casualties now exceed 10000.
page ~
MOON Great Britain
plans vigorous protest to Rome
and Berlin against bombing Of
British ships in Spanish waters
as General Franco diSclaims re-
sponsibility. page g.
HENDAYE - Spanish nation
alists in whirIwind advance to-
ward CasteIIOn de la Plana, Inn.
portant government seaport;
Franco denies his troops are in
rebellion. page g.
CANTON, June 8 (I.N.s)
Japanese planes dropped bombs
on the grounds Of an American
University in the Canton area to
day as another aerial attack or
this southern Chinese metropolis
brought casualties close to 10000
Three bombs landed in the com
pound of the American Lingnam
University on nearby Honan
Island. The university staff con
sists of 81 Americans, three
Britons and one German.
One Of the bombs embedded
itself in a pathway and failed to
explode. The others exploded
however, shaking the university
buildings and killing a Chinese
woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-06-08
WASHINGTON FORECAST

Fair, slightly cooler tonight; tomorrow
generally fair, moderate temperature;
variable winds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
USED CAR WEEK
 CLOSES TONIGHT
Waterbury Dealers Stage Celebration of Event
 With Big Auto Parade

Observing National Used Car Ex- change Week, Waterbury dealers staged a parade yesterday. The many cars, representing all of the dealers who are participating in the national observance, formed parade from Thomaston avenue, over West Main and East Main streets, through the North End and then through the Brooklyn section.
 Many of the cars in the parade were tagged with their prices dur ing the period of observance of the country wide Used Car Exchange Week. Trailers used in tranSporta- tion of cars over the road also were In the parade.
 Dealers participating locally in National Used Car Exchange Week are the following firms: Ca- dillac Sales & Service, 504 Wa tertown avenue; John J. Collins, Inc, 38 Willow street; Geghan Motors, Inc, 379 West Main street; Graham Sales & Service, 309 North Main street: Ma than-Hale Motors, Inc. 481 Mea- dow street; Packard Waterbury, Inc, 382 Watertown avenue; Hotchkiss Motor O., 25 Willow street; Loehmann Chevrolet O., 379 West Main street; Mattatuck Motors, Inc, 428 West Main street: Moody Wilcox Motor Co.,. 37 Cottage place; Peattie Motors. Inc, 488 Watertown avenue; the Waterbury Nash O., 395 West Main street: and Ralph 0. Theri- ault Co.,, 628 Watertown avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
Drum Corps Accepts
 Parade Invitation
St. Patrick's Night Procession Plans Completed; Holy
 Name Cancels Meeting Tomorrow Evening
WASHINGTON HILL

Monday will be the final night of the novena. During the pat week the attendance at morning and night services has been inspiring and satisfactory to the priests of the parish as well as the missionary priests.
 Triple Tie
 Because the Baldwin Props upset the Welles, 47-39 at the Washington Park court last night, three-way tie for first place in the second round was created. Of no account to the standing was the victory Of the Raymond Hillies over the Gents 36-23.
 Baldwin Props, Community Club, and Welles are now tied for first place. Before the end of the sea- son, the Props must play the Rey- mond Hillies; Community Club meet Tribunes, and Welles meet the Robins.
 Bowling Banquet
 Final arrangements have been made for the annual bowling ban quet of the women's bowling league of the Washington Park Community house. The affair will be held at Sullivan's inn, Naugatuck, March 21. Plans for the affair were con- pleted at the community house, Thursday evening. at which time a social hour supplanted the usual bowling time.
 Schedules of games to be bowled have been completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
FRICTION DENIED
 BY INDEPENDENTS
Question of Obtaining Per= manent Headquarters for
 Democratic Group Fixed

Officers of Independent Demo- cratic club and the Independent Democratic town committee denied yesterday that friction existed be- tween them or that the former per- sonnel was attempting to oust the town committees chieftians. It was explained that a difference of opin- ion over the maintaining of perma- ment headquarters on East Main street as club room for the social end of the party has been adjusted.
 The club now has arranged to maintain such club rooms on its own responsibility at the same address and the political committee is re- lieved of such responsibility.
 Officers of the club include Roger V. Connor, president; Thomas P. Healey, secretary, and Walter Char est, treasurer.
 James E. Hartley is town chair man of the Independent Democrats and Lester Lonergan is secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
AUTO OOvERTURNS ON FREIGHT ST.
Two Men Escape Injury in Crash = Driver Aban-
 dOns Injured Pedestrian

Though the car in which they they were riding struck one of the heavy pillars of the Freight street bridge and overturned, two colored men escaped injury early last night. The driver, William c. Thomas, A, of 19O Atwood avenue, told police that the car went out of control. No arrest was made. Riding with Thom- as was Charles Robinson of 30 Vine street.
 . The car was proceeding along Freight street when it suddenly swerved and crashed into the bridge pillar. The impact sent the car over on its side. The men extricated themselves from the wreckage with out having suffered even a scratch. Motor Patrolman George McElligott investigated.
 Treatment for abrasions of the head was given at St. Mary's hos pital shortly after midnight to Charles Walavich, 57, of IT Putnam street. He claimed that he was struck by a car on Riverside street and that the driver put him in the automobile after the accident, drove to Highland avenue, and there made him leave the car.
 Motor Patrolmen John Murphy and Leo McKenna began a search for the driver, but were unable to locate him. Walavich could give only vague description of the vehicle which hit him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12

Advisor William J. Gaughan to- day corrected notices to the effect that the fife and drum corps would parade on Tuesday night. He said that the parade would be on St. Patrick's night, March IT, instead.
 Open night will prevail at the Community house on St. Patrick's night. Supervisor William D. Shea has arranged a program of enter tainment to be presented immedi- ately following the parade. Enter tainers and committee-member will be announced later.
 No meeting of the fife and drum corps will be held on Tuesday night, but instead a meeting will be held on Wednesday night.
 Meeting Cancelled
 President Edward Goggins has cancelled the monthly meeting of tlN St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society scheduled for tomorrow night in the parish hall. The soci- ety will receive communion in a body at the 7:30 o'clock mass now ever tomorrow. Plans for the an- nual communion breakfast will be made at the next society meeting, which will be held in April.
 The first in a series of early summer events by the Washington Hill earbenders will be conducted in the Community house tonight. The group will hold a corned beef and cabbage supper, which will be exclusive to members of the club and few invited guests.
 The arrangements committee consists of Thomas Conway, Thom- as Coughlin, James Kelliher, Thom- as Reynolds, William Conway, Ar thur Dulac, Arthur Frageau, John Dalton, James Stenson, Michael Kenny and John Fitzmaurice. Off, ficer Joseph Norton is expected to supplant Officer William Barton as honorary member of the club.
 In addition to the event tomor- row night, the Earbenders are plan ming their annual dinner-dance, which will be held April B at the Community house. James Kelliher is chairman of the arrangements committee. Subcommittee will be appointed at a later date.
 Novena Notes
 Missioners conducting the novena of grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier at St. Francis Xavier's church will hear confessions for the last time during the novena tonight. Confessions have been heard each morning and evening during the novena. Throughout the novena, all have been urged to attend con- fession and communion at least once.
 Marriages were discussed in ser mons delivered last night by the two missioners. Father Hebert will speak in the lower church tonight at 7:3O, and Father German will be in the upper church at the earlier services, starting at 7:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
IRISH-AMERICANS
 PARTY DRAWS BIG
Social Last Night We'll At= tended-Plans for Din-
 ner Dance Arranged

Attendance at social given in Canadian Legion hall last night by the Irish-American Social club was great, as final plans were discussed for the St. Patrick's day celebration dinner dance, March IT at The El- ton. Several hundred attended the meeting, and remained for the Irish dancing and music which followed.
 According to President George T. Ryan, general chairman of the com- mittee, only a few tickets are avail able for the banquet and dance. The main dining room and the copper room of The Elton will be available to those attending. Irish dancing will prevail in the main dining room, following the dinner, while the cop- per room will provide modern music and dancing. Irish entertainment is also on the bill of affairs.
 Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hur- ley and Rev. Boniface McConville, o. F. M., are among the speakers invited. Dowling's orchestra will pro- vide entertainment end Irish music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
Supreme Chaplain

Appropriate exercises are being ar- ranged in this city by a committee of members from Sheridan Council, A, with Patrick J. Wallace, chair man, Grand Knight Thomas w.. Scadden, and Deputy Grand Knight Charles Mcdonald actively in charge of all plans.
 Solemn Vespers
 Monsignor McGivney is expected to play a part in the local celebra- ton and may oficiate at Solemn VesperS, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, March 27, at the Immac- ulate Conception church. Following this exercise pilgrimage to the grave of the Rev. Michael J. Me- Givney in old St. Joseph's cemetery will take place.
 Monsignor McGivney's Founders Week message follows: "It was dur ing his first assignment as a young curate at St. Mary's church in New Haven, Conn.,, on March 29, 1882, that Rev. Michael J. McGivney conceived the idea of the Knights of Columbus. Convinced by personal observation and experience that a lay organization, to counteract the influence of existing secret societies upon so many Catholic men, was a necessity, he associated himself with a group of jealous men to lay the groundwork of our order.
 Productive Ideals
 Charity, unity, fraternity, patri- otism, these were the ideals that produced the many good works and notable achievements of the Knights of Columbus. To support and defend the church; to uphold the law of the land; to develop civic virtue; to assist one another in time of stress as well as in times of plenty, these were some of the practical objectives and accomplish ments of the order.
 'The present observance of Founders Week affords every true Knight an additional opportunity to derive inspiration from the lives of those stalwart leaders of Colum- bianism in its inception. Exter- ternal manifestation of our Faith,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
SERIOUS MUSIC FINDING FAVOR
WPA Reports on Attend ances at Recent All=
 American Musicale

Evidence that there is still strong demand for serious music. despite this age of Swing" and the Big Apple" is found in the fig ures revealed today concerning the attendance at the WPA All-Ameri- can Music Festival concerts held February 21-23 inclusive in Bridge port and Hartford. Audiences total ing 1,O09 attended the two major concerts given by the symphonic units of the WPA Federal Music Project in these two cities, while 2,40O students attended two assem- plies before which the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra gave educa- tional programs.
 Impetus was given the festival plan by press statements given by Governor Wilbur L. Cross, Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford and Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge port. Music by American composers only was played during the festival and Connecticut was represented by two distinguished composers, Quincy Porter of New Haven. and Robert Doellner, of Hartford. Emily Roosevelt, Stamford soprano, was guest soloiSt in the Hartford con- cert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
Supreme Chaplain Of Knights Of Columbus
 Appeals For Action
Pounded By Late Brotherhood K. of C. Conl- plete Founders Week Arrangements

as evinced in Council corporate re- ception of the Holy Eucharist, was ever 8 part of their program for the promotion of Catholicism. I, therefore, earnestly urge every member of our order to receive the Blessed Sacrament with his council on the appointed day.
 Continued support of the Cath olic press and unceasing warfare against the incursions of Atheistic Communism would likewise have the appreciation of our Founders, for in these practical evidences of Catholic Action, the Knights of Co., lumbus are effectively promoting the cause of both Church and state.
 Pioneer Spil-t
 During Founders Week, let every true Knight of Columbus re- vive the spirit of the pioneer build CTS of our Order, both in personal exemplification of their aims, and in Council activity, to the end that God and Country may be the bet ter served"
 Last night at the Columbus Club a meeting of the Founders Week committee was held and reports submitted on progress to date. The program, announced some weeks back, includes activities for every day of the celebration, concluding with the Communion Breakfast on Sunday, April 3, and exemplifica- ton of the Third Degree in the afternoon of that same day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12

Let it not be said that no assist ance in filing the cumbersome tax was available, for the local office of the Internal Revenue Depart ment has been open each day since the first Of March, and has main tained special hours for the con- venience of the tax-filers. They would have accepted the filing start ing January l.
 The Internal Revenue collectors anticipate busy session, both on Monday and Tuesday of next week. And to combat this, they have de- cided to remain on the job, at the office, in the post office building, from nine in the morning until nine at night. Gabriel Price, chief local deputy collector made announce ment of the special hours today.
 Did you earn $1,000 or more last year? Better file your returns if you did.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
President
Prominent Speakers
 On Irish Program
Congressman Smith, Governor Cross Among Notables
 Invited to St. Patricks Day Dinner of IrisfAm. Club

A. Sullivan, Edward J. Loughrain, ST., John J. Ladden, Jeremiah T. Mccarthy, Frederick F. Harmon, Michael McKenna, Joseph Cum ningham, Frank Downs, Mrs. Anna Daly, Mrs. Henry Smithwick, Mrs. Margaret Costello, Mrs. Cecelia Connolly, Mrs. Ida Caffrey, Mrs. M Donahue, Mrs. William H. Sullivan Mrs. Alice Griffin, Mrs. Anna Mar tin, Mrs. William Hurley, Mrs. Ed ward Loughrain, Mrs. Winifred ! Martin, Mrs. William Woods, Miss Virginia Began, Miss Alice Gilbert Miss Eleanor Lonergan, Mrs. Nora Joyce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
CLIFF DOOLITTLE
 FRENCH CLUB STAR
Yodeler Features Program of Wilby Students in
 School Hall Friday

Arthur Brooks was master of ceremonies last night at a benefit variety show given in the Wilby high school auditorium by the school French club. A large crowd attend ed. Pierre Pronovost, faculty ad- visor to the club. directed the pro- gram, which included songs, dances and comedy numbers.
 Students taking part in addition to the chorus were Gloria Zappulla, James Fallon, Helen AIbino, Rose Barbino, Virginia Collins, Julia Bellotti, Helen Clemente, Joseph Salcito, Marion Quick, Joseph Bergantino, Eleanor Travisano, Edith Rossi, Anna and Olga Skuba, Clifford Doolittle, and Theresa O'Connor.
 Clifford Doolittle's yodeling was one of the program highlights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
PROFIT REPORTED
 BY COUNTRY CLUB

Stockholders of the Country Club of Waterbury will hol6 their annual meeting Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. To be elected at the meeting are three directors to serve terms of three years each anl an auditing committee to serve for one year.
 The committee appointed some time ago to study possible revision of the bylaws will submit it's re- port. Adoption of suggested new by laws will be considered.
 The club last year had a net profit of $7,075, as of Dec. 31. Re- ceipts totalled $72,129, and expenses were $65,053.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12

Speakers and guests of promi- hence will grace The Elton Hotel to- morrow night at the annual St. Pat rick's Day dinner of the Irish Amer ican social club. President Hugh J. McGill and Arthur J. Lunny, general chairmen of the arrangements com- mittee announced today that ar engagements for the affair have been completed.
 Approximately 400 persons are ex- pected to attend. Speakers will in clude Governor Wilbur L. Cross, Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hayes; Judge John F. McDonough, toastmaster; Judge Edward Mascolo, Judge John F. McGrath, James Phelan, chair man of the banquet committee; At torney Francis E. Duly of Hartford; Miss Mary Coughlin, Democratic National Committeewoman; Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, president of the women's auxiliary of the club.
 Also Very Rev. Francis M. Noonan' president of Niagara University; Dr. John L. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church; Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, rector of the Church Of the Immaculate Conception church; Com eIessman J. Joseph Smith, and Attorney Hugh J. McGill, president of the club.
 Irish Program
 The program calls for a special presentation of Irish music and entertainment. Many of the speak CTS are adept at the art of telling Irish stories and reciting appropri- ate poetry and ballads.
 The club has also arranged a dance, and entertainment, to be conducted at the Buckingham hall, St. Patrick's night, March IT.
 Arthur J. Lunny, as chairman Of the general committee, is assisted by James A. Phelan, chairman of the banquet committee; John J. Reidy, chairman of the ticket com- mittee; Frank J. Green, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, chair man of the reception committee, and Lester Brennan, secretary to the banquet committee.
 The complete committees are as follows:
 Reception Committee
 Frank J. Green, chairman, Fred erick J. Carr, Daniel T. Harrington. ST., Edward J. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Mary c. Gilmartin, Charles B. Jackson, Mrs. Thomas Reidy, Joseph H. Null vile, Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, E. Vincent Maloney. Mrs. Ella Keav- ney, Attorney Vincent A. Scully, Mrs. Arthur J. Lunny, Michael Whelan, J. Francis Smith, Cap tain Peter E. Fox, Colonel William J. Shannahan, Mrs. Mary McGrath, Mrs. Mary Casey, Mrs. Ruth La Valle, Thomas J. Reidy, Thomas J. Fleming, Thomas P. Cassidy, Raymond J. Tanning, William Far rington.
 Banquet Committee
 James A. Phelan, chairman: Les ter Brennan, secretary; James T.. Kelly, Maurice T. Walsh, Dr. Har- old J. Parkinson, Patrick J. Flah- erty. James A. Keenan, John J. Ladden. Francis 0. O'Donnell, Mrs. Mary c, Gilmartin, Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, Mrs. Thomas Reidy, Mrs. Mary Blum, Mrs. Ella Keav- ney, Mrs. Mary McGrath, Mrs. Mary Casey, Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, Mrs. Julia Joyce, Mrs. Alice Maher, Mrs. J. Joseph Woods, Mrs. Arthur J. Lunny, Mrs. Mary Altman, Mrs. Elizabeth Dooley, Mrs. Mary Joyce.
 Ticket Committee
 John J. Reidy, Chairman, William J. Lawlor, Frank A. Keavney, Thomas O'Connor, Frank A. Leary, John P. Barry, Coleman OLough- lin, Henry Smithwick, Joseph B. Bowling, John J. Dillon, James R. McNfahon, Wallace J. Inglis, Arthur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12

Continued support of the Cath olic press and unceasing warfare against the incursions of Atheistic Communism" are urged by Mon- signor John J. McGivney, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Co., lumbus, pastor of St. Charles church, Bridgeport, a native of Wa terbury and brother of the found- CT of the K. of C., the late Rev. Michael J. McGivney, in a Found CTS Week letter just issued at New Haven.
 Founders Week is to be observed by K. of c. councils all over the country from March 27 to April 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
VILLAGE BANK ExPLODEs

Findlay, O. CUP. An explosion in the Farmers and Merchants bank at Arlington, nine miles south of here, brought into Main street FOG villagers who thought burglars had blown the banks safe. The explo- sion. they learned, was caused by steam accumulated in the banks heating system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
Galilee Shrine


 MT. and George Erk were hon. ored by members of Galilee Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, last night at Masonic Temple. MT. Erk was elected watchman of the shepherds, and Mrs. Erk was elected worthy high priestess. It was announced that officers would be installed March 26.
 Other officers chosen last night were: Noble prophecies, Mrs. Eve lyn Taylor; chaplain, Mrs. Mary Neill; worthy shepherdess, Mrs. Ethel O'Dell; worthy guide. Miss Maud Mitchell; worthy scribe, Mrs, Fife Kelsey; worthy treasurer, Mrs Mary Nichols. Mrs. Kelsey and Mrs Nichols are both in their 10th year in their respective offices.
 Hawthorn Lodge ,.
 The Mems Club of All Saints church, Oakvile, will entertain Hawthorn Lodge, Sons of St. George, at the church tonight. An entertainment program will be presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
Grace Methodist

Rev. Alison J. Smith, pastor. The Everyman's Bible Class will meet at 9:15 o'clock. Edwin Jones, of Wa terbury will be the guest speaker. The regular church service will be held at 10:3O o'clock, and Rev. Smith will speak on the topic, "Re- joice and Give Thanks" Sunday school will be conducted at 12 o'clock noon, and in the evening, the members of the church will go to Unionville to take part in the service to be held at 7:30 o'clock, at the Congregational church. The Everyman's Bible Class of Water vile will be in charge of service and Rev. Smith will be the speaker. The Bible Class quartet will render Spe- cial music, and the entire service will be in tribute to Rev. Frederick H. Sawyer of that church, former pastor of the Grace Methodist church of Waterville. Those wish ing to go are asked to meet at the Grace Methodist church not later than six o'clock. Transportation will be furnished for those not having cars where there is available space will be appreciated.
 Mrs. Niven Entertail;s
 Mrs. Lester Niven of Bonair ave- nue entertained yesterday afternoon at a dessert Pinochle Party for members of her club. First prize was won by Mrs. Alfred Farnlof and second by Mrs. Frederick Book. Those attending were: Mrs. Edwin Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs. Ralph Richardson, Mrs. Fred erick Book, Mrs. Robert Taylor. Mrs. Benjamin Johnson, Mrs. Alfred Farnlof and Mrs. William Horn becker.
 An assembly program was pre- sented yesterday afternoon in the gymnasium of Sprague school by the fourth grade pupils of Miss Mo- Gees room. The announcer was Ro- bert Brown. Those taking part were: Recitation-"The Mysterious Cat"
 The Glass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-12
DOric Chapter

DOric Chapter
 Doric Chapter, Order of DeMo- lay, last night accepted two in vitations from other lodges to ex- emplify the initiatory degree. The degree will be given at meetings of the Federal Lodge of Masons, Watertown, April 4, and Liberty Lodge of Masons, Waterbury, April 13.
 Chapter members will observe their annual obligatory Sunday at the Second Congregational Church March 20. Following the service, the chapter members will go to Wallingford, where state obligatory service will be held.
 The club will present its 18th annual show at Temple hall April 29. Plans for the event were dis cussed at last nights meeting.