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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
PIT. A. Will Install
 Slate At Luncheon
Mrs. Elmer Wilson to Be Seated at Meeting June IA;
 Bible Class Plans Picnic July 9
WATERVI Mrs R. W. Henion-l7S6 Thomaston Ave.-Tel 3-5462

Methodist church, of Thomaston.
 Remarks were also made by va rious officers of the Bible class, and plans were discussed for the annual picnic, which will be held July g, at Booth Homestead, Putney Gar dens, Stratford.
 ThOmastOn Guests
 About thirty members of the local Bible class attended the meeting Sunday morning of the Everyman's Bible class of Thomaston, which was their last meeting of the present season. Rev. Edgar Jackson, pastor of the church, was the speaker. and his subject was, Having Definite Christian Experience.
 The Pride of Welch Circle, Com panions of the Forest will conduct regular business meeting tonight, at 8 o'clock, at Foresters' hall, on Han- over street, with Mrs. Joseph Mo- Ardle, chief companion, presiding.
 4liC SdOpCl 0s OdNAo, <1iAiCA AN1Ai Legion will hold a meeting tomor- row night, at 8 o'clock. at Fraternity hall. Commander Frederick Seidal will be in charge, and reports will be made concerning the recent poppy sale. All members of the post, the auxiliary, together with the pupils of the Sprague school worked tirelessly to make the sale of the flowers during the week preceding Memorial day, a huge success.
 The flowers on the altar Sunday, at St. Pauls Episcopal church, were sent by Mrs. William Davies and daughter, in memory of William Davies. They were seasonal flowers and very beautiful, another lovely bouquet, consisting of yellow and purple iris were sent by Mrs. F. P. Slavin, and used at the morning service.
 The Fairmount Community club will hold a monthly meeting and hot dog roast, tonight at 2 o'clock. at the Fairmount Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

"The object of this club is to further the ambitions of Irish Re- publicans in Republican politics and to support at all times candi- dates regardless of their nationality who agree and live up to the high principals of the Republican party" The meeting is open to all prospec- tive memoers, ana Q large attend ance is expected. The Colonial Room will be the scene of the meeting. and it will start at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
RETREATANT BAND SPONSORS DINNER
Members to Take Annual Trip to FerndaIe July
 %, 30 and 3l
(Acme Telephoto)

Freedom of religion in America was praised by Rev. Joseph A. Kirk bride, of Ferndale college, in an ad- dress at the annual dinner meeting of the Ferndale Retreatant band of Waterbury at the Court hotel.
 In this country, said Father Kirk bride, Catholics can practice their religion freely, in contrast with the anti-CathOlic persecution in Russia, Mexico and Loyalist Spain.
 Alderman Edward Fitzgerald, president, of the band, acted as toast master. Other speakers were E. Vim cent Maloney, John G. Gilmartin, John J. White, and William Conley of New Britain.
 The local band members will make their annual retreat at Ferndale July 29, 30 and 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Girl Again Ties Boy For First In Contest
Peggy Lemere-Tony BorreIi Start Bonus Week Period With 4O,OOO-vote Totals in Lead; All Con-
 tenders Active in Great Spurt

It's girl meets boy again today In THE MOST POPULAR BABY CONTEST. with Peggy Lemere and Tony Borrelli meeting at the 10000 vote mark.
 What a CONTEST between these two leaders. Even the bonus period which had its first day yesterday 800 votes for every subscription to THE DEMOCRAT instead of the us- ual 200 votes-failed to separate these contenders.
 Margaret Lemere, daughter of the Albert Lemeres of South Main street. has been out in front almost all of the time during the last three weeks. Anthony Borrelli, son of Salvatore Borrelli of Cherry street, took the lead at the weekend by a small margin.
 Leaders Ask Support
 And now that they are tied again.
 T wish that all the people who are going to vote for me shall sub scribe to THE DEMOCRAT this week so that shall get the extra votes," Peggy Lemere announced over the CONTEST microphone to- day. "It is now that shall need the votes which will held me to win the $100 cash grand prize, the loving cup and the title-MOST POPULAR BABY" she added
 Young MT. Borrelli, about IS months old at this writing, re- marked;
 While it isn't usual for boy to meet a girl in competition for popu- larity at my tender age, still this is one case where the superiority of the sex seems an item for primary consideration. I should like to ask the fathers of Waterbury babies to put in their bit for me by subscrib- ing to THE DEMOCRAT this week. That is the only way we can show the women that their place, after all, is in the home and not in bath ing beauty-that is, popularity con- tests"
 COntenders Active
 The championship baby of the 1887 CONTEST, Randall Saunders, of Park road, Is running third now but may be saving his energy for the sprint which is sure to develop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
600 EXPECTED AT
 ALUMNI DINNER
Wilby Graduates to Meet June 27; Various Classes
 Select Chairmen

Several graduates of Wilby high school are returning to this city from other states on June 27 to at tend the reunion banquet of the Wilby alumni association it was learned last night. Attorney James Conley of New York who was gradu- ated from Wilby in 'l9 will be toast master. The banquet will be held at the Y. M. c. A.
 Principal Joseph P. Kennedy who has directed the school for 20 years will be presented gift by the alum nj at the banquet. Approximately 500 members of the alumni are ex- pected to attend but tickets are limited and all members are asked to contact the chairmen of their respective classes immediately.
 Among those from out-of state who have signif1ed intentions of at- tending the affair are Miss Helen Mallory of Ventura California and Attorney Michael Colosanto of Washington D. c. William F. Shea and Rosemary Folwy were appointed co-chairmen of an entertainment committee last night. Bertha Heuer was secretary.
 Chairmen are listed as follows: 1918, Mrs. Gertrude A. Murphy; 1919, Mrs. Helen B. Leary; 1920, Miss Helen Kuge; 1921, Mrs. Marie L. Hyland; 1922, Raymond Crane; 1923, Mrs. Helen c. Goldberg; 1924, Henry Mnnicucci, Rosemary Foley and Mary FeeSt.
 Class of 1925, Ray Snyder and Jos eph Kushlis; 1926, Gay Price; 1927, William F. Shea; 1928, Miss Eleanor Townsend; 1929, Jeannette Ciminera, 1880, Isabel Sargent and Dorothy Aspell; 1881, Francis Clark; 1882, Robert Jackson; 1883. Albert E. Vestro.
 Class of 1884, Martin E. Morrissey, Bertha Heur and Miss Carlyn Nav
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
LEGION TO ELECT
 STATE DELEGATES
Local Post Entitled to Four Representatives.;
 Appeals for Clothing

Election of four state delegates will be the chief feature of business tonight of Corp. Coyle post, Ameri- can Legion, at the Legion home, Holmes avenue. The annual session of the Connecticut department will be held in New London, July 27- 30th, terminating with the usual pa- rade, which promises to be one of the greatest in the history of the state.
 Reports on the recent sale of pop pies, observance of Memorial day and the progress of the membership roundup will be highlights of the meeting.
 A formal appeal to the public for clothing will be voiced this week by Corp, Coyle post. With the com ing of warm weather the Legion is being besieged by needy veterans seeking clothing.
 The post would welcome any do- nation of second hand clothing for men, women and children. Official action on the appeal will be taken tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

Waterville, June 7.-The June meeting of the Parent Teacher asso- cia ton of Waterville will take place Tuesday, June IA, in combination with a luncheon to be served at the Court Hotel, LeavenWorth street, Waterbury, at 1:30 o'clock.
 All members of the association are invited to attend, and each one planning to do so, is requested to notify Mrs. Lester Niven, who is in charge of plans. ',
 A short business meeting will fol- low the luncheon, when installation of officers, recently elected, will take place. The list includes: Mrs. Elmer Wilson, president; Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington, first vice president; Mrs. John Byrnes, second vice president; Mrs. Russell Atherton, secretary; Mrs. Ralph Bates, treasurer.
 The victory banquet for the mem bers of the Eyeryman's Bible class of Waterville, was held Saturday night, in the parlors of Grace Meth cdist church. The banquet climaxed the 1937-1933 contest between the red and the blue armies who fought for points, awarded for attendance, new members, and reinsta teolent of old members. The red army was victorious with margin of 22 points, and in consequence, the de- feated army served the dinner.
 Joseph Caron, commander-in- chief, was in charge of the evenings $ program, and the guest speaker was Rev. Alison J. Smith, who gave a very challenging message to the men.
 Twelve guests were present from the EVeryman'S Bible class of the ara; 1885, Miss Helen Cornell; 1886
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
NEW REPUBLICAN
 CLUB ORGANIZING
Voters of Irish Descent Plan to Form Political
 Unit Here

Local Republicans of Irish lineage will meet at the Elton Thursday night to lay foundation for 8 club which has no duplicate in Connec- ticut-an Irish Republican Club. John McHugh, member of the executive committee of the Young Republican Club is chairman of the organizing committee for the new unit. He is assisted by 8 large group including George Mitchell, president of the Young Republican Club and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

Mortimer J. Calvin, past president.
 Clubs of other nationalities have been formed and because of their collective strength have always re- ceived recognition for members of their clubs when the occasion arose." says MT. McHugh in cir cular which has been distributed to announce the organization meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
P. COUNCIL
 AMENDS BYLAWS

Revision of bylaws of the Water bury P. T. A. council was voted last night at a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building on Field street. Mrs. Charles DeBisschop. vice. president, presided and gave a report on the state convention held recently in Hartford.
 The possibility of entertaining the county P. T. A. council at one of the Waterbury groups meetings next year was discussed. Chase, Mid- dlebury, Bunker Hill and Waterville units were represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Kitchener Post

A meeting of the house commit tee of Lord Kitchener post, British War Veterans, will be held tonight at the post rooms on Scovill street. The bylaws committee will also meet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
DRUGGISTS TO HOLD
 STATE CONVENTION

Arrangements for local participa- tion in the convention of the Con- necticut Pharmaceutical associa- tion will be made at meet ing of the Waterbury Drug gists' association at 2::30 tomorrow afternoon at the Chamber of Con- merce building.
 The convention will be held at New London, June IS and 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
FIRST MAYOR BY l VOTE

Lakeview, Tex. - CU.P) - A one- vete majority gave c. L. Masser the mayors office in this newly incorpo- rated community over his opponent w. F. Gujon. The vote was 20 to 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
REQUEST TO DOG NULLIFIED

Clearwater. Fla-(UP)-A St Pe- tersberg resident who died bequeath- ed $500 to Mutt, his 15-year-old dog. But Mutt derived no benefit from his inheritance. He died two days before his master, although the lat- ter was not informed of his pets death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Honored for Work : in Helping Blind

FOR his "out-
 s { a n d n g a c h ievements" in prevention of blindness a n d conservation of vision, Dr. FL lice M. Alger W as awarded the 1888 Leslie Dana gold med- al. He is pro- lessor of opthal- mology at New Y or k P O s l. Graduate Med-
 ical School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

Australia will spend $62,5O0.- 900 on air defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

Beer prices are being boosted in Manchukuo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

ara; 1885, Miss Helen Cornell; 1886 Miss Edna Murphy; and 1887, Miss Helen PicoSki.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Counter Espionage
Bureau Proposed
By Senator Pittman
Studies Plan Designed
To Avert Possible
Sabotage

Establishment of a bureau In
the State Department to combat
espionage activities in this country
is being considered by Chairman
Pittman of the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee.
Discussing the foreign spy problem
today, the Senator said his chief
concern is to prevent development
of plans for sabotage in this country
in the event of an emergency.
Possibility of sabotage, he said, Is a
more important and serious phase
OF the question than safeguarding
blueprints of military and naval
programs.
The United States, he pointed out,
has not and probably never will 60
as far as some governments in adop-
ton of restraining measures, but 1t
is our duty to find out If and when
there are organizations planning
sabotage"
The Senator said he is not certain
until he makes a closer study of
existing laws whether new legisla-
ton is necessary.
TT may be largely matter of
additional appropriations for the
necessary personnel in the State De-
partment," the Senator added. He
said he has reached the conclusion
the problem should be dealt with In
the State Department rather than
in other investigating agencies.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
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MILLER EPNA Degsrted he4 this is Mon
the devoted wife Of the late John T. Miller
She is survived by one son, three darghters,
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SITS. NV. until noon Wednesday: then At
Funeral Thursday. December Is. at Met
ropolitan Baptist Church at l pm, Rev
E., c. Smith oficiating. 1nterment in Lin
coin Cemetery. IA
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cember 16. at 11:3O am. Relatives and
friends invited. 1nterment GlenTTeeod
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TON beloved father of Ralph E. Norton
Funeral from his late ..nssa residence l52 ;
pm: Relatives and friends invited to at
tend. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery.
PoGUE, ADDIE. On Tuesday, Dsesm; DsIs
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senjamin isai 1s and Nssni Fsnnie posu. % ana Mrs
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MTs NJ FloSipe FSsus: sna sso .oes:in:i.w,
ns4or lsS% 'ht i4iS sids Clarke Co.
beloved husband Of Amelia E: Rebb and
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TAUBERSCHMIDT. KATHERINE o. On
Tuesday December 49, 1888 at her resi-
dence, 1926 18th st. Sc. KATHERINE o.
TAUBERSCHMIDT. beloved wife of the late
Frederick Tauberschmidt and mother Of
ana Mrs Em PsSsr Of va
Funeral services at the above residence
on Thursday, December 15, at $50 pm.
Relatives and friends invited. Interment
Prospect Hill Cemetery Services by the
W. w. Chambers Co. Southeast funeral
home. Il
THOMAS, GEORGE. On Tuesday. De-
GEORGE THOMAS. beloved son of the late
David and Mary Thomas devoted nephew
OF Mrs. Bertha Hogan.
Remains resting at Frazier's funeral
home, 3Sa R; l.. ave. nv. where funeral
services will be held on Friday. December
vited. Interment Mount olivet Cemetery.
VAUX. FREDERICK JOHN. On Sunday
morning. December IL. 1898. at Lancaster
JOHN VAux. e' He is survive survived ~ By his VIE
Ellen M. Vaux: three DAUGHTERS. Marie
vaux johnson. Catherine L. vaux and Mrs
Charlotte Ann Grove: q brother. Alfred NJ
Vaux Of New York. and a sister. Mrs. Ed
ward Pitcher of WASHINGTON. IA
WALTON. BEATRICE Suddenly on
Tuesday. December 13. 1898, at her resi-
dsnee 5053 Ayers pl. Sc, BEATRICE
sndon MatOn oyins dsHshtes as Of Carrie Nc
McLendon, Remains, resting at the W.
Notice of funeral later.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Mrs. Fonny 6. Miller
Dies After Illness

Mrs. Fanny G. Miller, retired head
Of division in the Bureau of Sup
plies and Accounts, Navy Depart
ment. died yesterday in Garfield
Hospital after an illness of several
weeks.
Mrs. Miller, who worked in the Bu-
reau Of Supplies and Accounts for
many years. was lifelong resident
of this city. She was a daughter
Of the late Gen. George C. Thomas,
commanding general OF. the District
OF Columbia during the Civil War,
and the late Fanny Gray Thomas.
She was retired from Government
service about two years ago.
Surviving are three sisters, Miss
Katherine E. Thomas, Miss Edith H.
Thomas and Mrs. M. T. johnson, all
this city, and two sons, Daniel H.
Thomas, this city, and w. Russell
Thomas, ReisterStown. Md.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. Friday in the Oak Hill Gene
terry Chapel.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Funeral Rites Tomorrow
For Dr.. Joseph A. Hill

Funeral services for DR.. Joseph
Adna Hill, 70. chief statistician OF
the Division of Statistical Research
Census Bureau, who died Monday
night at his home, 1926 Irving street
NV, will be held at 3 pm. to-
morrow at the residence. The Rev
DR.. Oliver j. Hart, rector of St
Johns Episcopal Church, will on
ciate. Burial will be private.
Honorary pallbearers will be Will
liam L. Austin, director of the Cen
sus Bureau; DR.. Vergil D. Reed, as
sistant director of the bureau; DR.
Leon E. Truesdell, the bureaus chief
statistician for population: Clarence
E. Batschelet, the bureaus geogra-
pher; DR.. Calvert L. Dedrick, as
sistant chief statistician at the bu-
reau: William M. Steuart, former
director Of the Census; DR.. E. A.
Goldenweiser of the Federal Reserve
System. DR.. Lewis Merriam of the
Brookings Institution, DR.. Stuart A.
Rice, chairman of the Central Sta
tistical Board. and DR.. E. Dana
Durand, member of the United
States Tariff Commission.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
lie Roy Mark Dies;
Headed Operators
OF Station VOL
Heart Ailment FotuI
To Pioneer Rudio
Executive

lie Roy Mark, 81, president Of the
American Broadcasting Co., which
operates Radio Station VOL. died
last night at his home, $500 Thirty
seventh street NV. after a long ILL
ness. Death was due to a heart all
ment.
Mr.. Mark was a pioneer radio
executive. Besides heading the
local broadcasting company, which
Is .afaliated with the Mutual Broad
casting System, he was president of
lie Roy Mark, Inc. insurance firm.
In the radio field Mr.. Mark first
operated the old WRHF station
here and was leader in the cam
paign to provide funds to furnish
radio sets to all shut-ins, particu-
larly to make available a sufficient
number Of sets to enable all hos
pitahzed World War veterans to
listen to radio programs.
Born in this city, Mr. Mark was a
son of the late George Mark, former
assistant librarian of Congress. He
was educated in the public schools
of the District and at the Law
School of the old Columbian Univer-
sity. now George Washington Uni
versity. Station VOL, established
more than 10 years ago, for sometime
had relatively low power allot-
ment, but last October was granted
increased power by the Federal
Communications Commission.
The station was the first to in
troduce to Washington. it was pointed
out, the famous team of Amos and
Andy. 1t also originated the Musi-
cal Clock program.
Mr.. Mark is survived by his widow
Mrs. Helen Shaffer Mark; two
daughters, Miss Helen Mark and
Miss Mary Mark. both of this city
and two sons, Dale Mark, this city
and John Mark, Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at the Mark residence, the hour
to be announced later.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Allie 6. ToIker Dies
After Short Illness

Allie George Tolker, "a, of 7Os
Houston avenue, Silver Spring, Md.
died Tuesday at GARFIELD Hospita,
after short illness.
A native of Richmond, Va, Mr.
Tolker attended college in Belmont
N. C.. He was in business in New
port News. Va. for several years
After coming to Washington ir
1895 he conducted a restaurant TO,
some years at 903 E street NV.
and later was associated with a
tire firm in Baltimore. He was q
member of the Elks.
He had made his home in Silver
Spring since 1890. Surviving are
two sons, Allie G.. jr., and Edwin j.
and three daughters, Ethel B. and
Phyllis, all Of Silver Spring, and
Mrs. A. M. Petty of Cleveland, Ohio
Two sisters, Mrs. Thomas G. Leahy
and Mrs. Anna Marcetti, both of
Richmond, Va, also survive.
Services were held this morning
at the Warner E. Pumphrey funeral
home In Silver Spring. Burial will
be at Richmond after services there
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1938-12-14

Kane, Al, an ex-convict, who knew
too much"
Kane died yesterday in the prison
hospital from infection caused by
jagged fragment of knife-blade
imbedded In his neck. He was stab
bed in a mysterious assault last
Sunday, authorities disclosed. Five
convicts were placed in solitary con-
f1enment in connection with the
case.
AS Warden Lewis E. Lawes pressed
an investigation. keepers said Kane
refused to talk even when he knew
he was dying.
Prison authorities worked on the
theory that Kane was killed by con-
victs carrying out the death SEN
tence after the blunder of O'Hara's
Staying. They said Kane was sup
posed to have known the inside
story of the spectacular 1927 900
Rubel armored car hold-up in
Brooklyn in 1933-the biggest cash
haul in New York criminal annals.
He also had been questioned in con-
nection with the murder of Thomas
("the Harp') Sheridan, on Jan
uary 8, 1885.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Gong-Attock Victim
Dies at Sing Sing
b the ASsociated Press.

OSSINING, N. Y, Dec. a.
Gangland vengeance that reached
even inside the walls Of Sing Sing
has written a sequel to the mis-
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Col. Alexander Rodgers
Funeral Rites Todoy

Funeral services for Col. Alexan-
der Rodgers, 86, U. S. A., retired
who died Sunday night at his home
17l6 New Hampshire avenue NV.
are being held this afternoon at the
residence, with the Rev. DR.. Albert
j. Mccartney, pastor of the Cove
nant-First Presbyterian Church, on
ciating. Burial will be private.
Col. Rodgers was a veteran of
campaigns against the Indians in
Arizona and New Mexico. He served
in the Spanish-American War, the
Philippine Insurrection and the
Boxer Rebellion. He retired in 1911
but returned to active duty during
the World War and served until
shortly after the armistice.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Funeral Rites Today
For Mrs. Averv

Funeral services were to be held
this afternoon for Mrs. Florence
M. Avery, go, who died Monday
at her home. 113 Baltimore avenue
Takoma Park. Md. after a heart
attack. The Rev. R. Paul Schearer
pastor Of the Takoma Park Presby-
terian Church, was to conduct the
services at the Gawler funeral home
17H Pennsylvania avenue NV.
Burial will be in Glenwood ceme-
terry