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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
LlTCHFIELD Correspondent: Nellie S. Fair gricve. Phone 513.
SENIORS STAGE
 DRAMA TONIGHT
Center School Auditorium Scene of Class Play;
 Board Meets Tuesday

Litchfield, April 29-The senior play Meet Me On the Bridge at Midnight take-off on the old fashioned melodrama, will be given at Center school auditorium this evening. The cast is as follows: Horation Wainwright, Monte Brown; Mrs. Wilda Wainwright, Charlotte Hanna; Eunice Wainwright, Helen Edwards; Mineva Courtenay, Evelyn Maser; Halstead, James Theophilos; Queenie De Lorme. Marjorie Hotch- kiss; Gypsy Heather, Betty Eaters; Mrs. Billingsley, Helen Sepples; Dora Horne, Margaret Bissell; Mer- wyn Parsons, Richard Killbourne; Jack Frost, Arthur Webster; Joe North. Stephen Fioleb; Maybelle Billings, Esther Byrnes.
 The next regular meeting of the borough board will be held next Tuesday evening.
 The local honorary and eXecu- tive committees for national air week, from May 15 to 21, as an- nounced by Postmaster Martin J. Donahue are as follows: Honorary Judge Arthur F. ELS, chairman; Borough Warden Martin J. Morag- Ian, First Selectman Howard Bis s.ll, F. Kingsbury Bull, A. c. White, Alexis Doster, J. w. Smith, Town Clerk Rudolph Karl, George G. Switzer, James Doyle, Representa- tive Harry B. tIorse, Philip P. Hub bard, Dr. H. c. Mendenhall, P. D, Saylor, F. North Clark, Dr. c. N. Warner, w. G. GrannisS, w. B. AL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary C0sgrove
 Phone S75
CHURCH TO STAGE
 MINSTREL, DANCE
St. Johns Expect Capa= city Crowd at High
 School Show Tonight

Watertown, April 29.-St. Johns Great Day" Minstrel will open its doors at 7:2O tonight at the Water town High school auditorium. St. Josephs Fife and Drum Corp will entertain from 7:3O until the Over. ture which will begin at 7:57. The opening chorus will start promptly at 8O5 p. m. The interlocutor will be Rocco Mara, and the End Men will be James Caffrey, Raymond Lamprom, Peter Pedane, and Harry Dillon.
 The program will be as follows: "The Old Apple Tree, Harry Dillon; solo dance, Miss Frances Roberts; Memory Lane, Kathleen O'Neill; Riddles Review, Miss Frances Rob- erts, Instructress and Miss Marie Roberge, pianist; Ti-pi Ti-pi-tin, Dennis McCleery, Jr.; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Miss Germaine Boucher; dance trio, the Dillon Sisters; I Dream of Jeannie, Will liam O'Brien; ballet, the Walton Sisters; I'se Got Religion, James Gaffrey, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, Miss Carrie Melon; Love to Whis- tie, Miss Nathalie Reich; dance trio, Miss Ruth White, leading; Song of the Marines, a Gold Mine in the Sky, the Mastersingers; One Kiss, Miss Ann Egan; Grand Finale, Entire company.
 Dancing will follow until 12 mid night. Jimmie Fitzgerald's orchestra will furnish music for both the min- trel and dancing.
 The Methodist High Associates are preparing to present mystery play entitled. "The Whispering Room," during May. Rehearsals are now being held. Further details will be given later.
 The first of the series of new PreSi- dential stamps, George Washington one-cent stamps is now on sale at the local post office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Market Continues It's Decline At Opening
Start Was Only Moderately Active-About All Leads
 ing Issues Opened Little Lower

building issues, aviations and oiA eaSed small amounts.
 Bethlehem Steel declined l 3-3 td 45 1-8 despite a favorable first quar~ ter report. United States Steel sold at 42 5-8 of 1. Anaconda, otl a block of 1000 shares, lost a point to 26 IA.
 Chrysler opened 2,OOO shares al 40 of 1-8. Monsanto Chemical eased 3-4 to CT IA, a new low for the year. U. s. Gypsum yielded 2 points to 66 1-2
 Fractional declines were noted in Union Carbide, Johns-Manville, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Santa Fe, New York Central, Douglas Air. craft, Glenn Martin, General Elec- tric, Consolidated Edison and Sears Roebuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
"Hero of Panay" Home;
 Recovered from Wounds

Lieut.. finders, w h o directed the defense of t he American gunboat on the Yangtze River after Japanese air raiders had felled his su- perior officer. is pictured as he arrived in San Francisco, re- covered from the " o U n d S which he him. S elf received during the en- gagement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
STRAHAN'S DEATH
 M0URNED BY TOWN
Victim of Hit=and=Run Driver to Be Inferred
 Monday Morning

Thomaston, April 29-Michael J. Strahan, 42, whose violent death in an automobile accident in Water bury yesterday proved shock to his many friends here, was the son of Mrs. John Strahan of Bristol street and the late MT. Strahan.
 He was born in Thomaston, at tended the local schools and spent his entire life here. He was mem ,ber of Atlantic council, Knights of / Columbus, and the local lodge of the Foresters of America. He had been employed in the casting de- partment at Chase Mfg. Go. in Wa terville for several years and had a host of friends in Waterbury.
 Survivors besides his mother are three brothers John. Joseph and Francis Strahan of Thomaston and sister, Mrs. Frederick Stengle of Torrington.
 Friends may call Saturday and Sunday afternoons and evenings at the Lyons funeral home, 46 High street. where at a time to be an- nounced later funeral services will be held preceding those at St. Thomas cvhurch Burial will be in St. Thomas cemetery, arrangements to be in charge of w. H. Lyons, mortician.
 Car Rolls Down Hill
 A car owned and driven by Miss Dora Higgins of the school faculty and left parked, sans occupants, near Lastoria's on East Main street yesterday afternoon, rolled down the slightly inclined street and came to a stop near the move rnent shop on Elm street.
 A damaged tire and tube was the sole result and harm done. It is understood that the driver expressed the opinion that a car in the rear may have bumped her car sufficient ly hard to start it on its way since she had pressed the emergency brake into service before leaving the parked machine.
 Announcement has been made of the birth of daughter yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Robert CalkinS of Oakville at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury. Mrs. Calkins is the for mer Edna Winters, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Winters of Broad view Heights.
 Mrs George Galida of Watertown road is patient at St. Mary's hos pital following recent appendec- tony.
 Party Tonight
 Members of the Legion baseball team will sponsor a public card party in the high school gym to- night. Bridge, pinochle, setback and 45 will be played. The pro- ,ceeds will be used for necessary equipment, etc, by the team of which Harry Lynch is manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Quartet EntertainS


 The Russian double quartet en- tertained with several selections at the meeting of the Elco club of the Eagle Lock company Thursday eve- ming in the Forememn's rooms in the plant. A Virginia Style baked ham supper was served to over 40 members, following which a social time was enjoyed.
 Turned Over To Hudson Police
 Stephen Klimkoski of Fairview avenue, James Gaudatis of Meadow street and John Pawelchak of North Main street who were in- volved in shooting fray in Hudson, N. Y, where they held up the pro- prietor of a place of business and later shot him in the leg were turn ed over to the Hudson, N. Y. police Thursday by State Police and Chief of Police George F. Buckley in Hudson several charges have been placed against the three youths.
 The youths stole a car belonging to William Stanke Tuesday night and drove to Hudson. Endeavoring to escape from Hudson, they wreck ed the car which turned over and caught fire. being completely de- stroyed. They were arrested in this town Wednesday evening by Chief Buckley and State Police Officer Michael Santy.
 Howard Whear, 20 of g Wood Court, was arrested Wednesday eve ming as the fourth youth involved by Chief of Police Buckley and was arraigned in the local police court on a charge of taking a motor ve- hicle without the permission of the owner. He was fined S25 and costs and given a ten day jail sentence suspended and placed on probation for six months. His case was tried Thursday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, April 29-(UP)-Stocks extended yesterdays losses at a moderately active opening today. Bonds were steady while cotton fu- lures eased few points.
 Westinghouse Electric, which de- clined 3 5-8 points yesterday, opened at 69 1-2 of 2 IA. Other leading issues had smaller losses. Metal is- sues weakened. Rails, chemicals,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

A number of local grange mem bers attended "Neighbors' Night" at Middlebury, Tuesday night. They were Robert c. Wakelee, Frederick Kirschbaum, Alca Ranger, Elizabeth Coe, Mary Rozdilski, Nellie Rozdil- ski, Mrs. Frank German, Mrs. Charles Tyrrell, Anne Rozdilski, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Ranger, Mrs. John Kirschbaum, Arthur Andrews. Arthur Peterson, Robert Wilson, Richard Wilson, Frank Webber, Stanford Winters and Kenneth Nor- ton. As their contribution to the program, Robert Wakelee gave sev- eral fife selections, Frederick Kirschbaum 8 reading, Pants" and the Misses Alca Ranger, Elizabeth Coe, Caroline Snow, Mary Rozdilski, Nellie Rozdilski, Hulda DeBisschop and Anne Rozdilski gave a sketch, "The Haywire Hat Shop"
 May II there will be an evening meeting of the Excelsior Pomona grange at Middlebury, when the 5th degree will be conferred on several local grange members.
 The program for the local grange Monday night will be for "Our Mothers and Dads" The roll-call to be answered by all members will be How Much Should a Husband Help His Wife with the House work?" Worthy Flora will present each mother present with a flower.
 The members have been invited ,n attend "Neighbors' Night" at Shelton on Tuesday night, and at Cheshire on Wednesday night There will be dance at the grange hall on Saturday night.
 The Every Day Charity circle o1 Kings Daughters will meet at the home of the leader, Mrs. B. L. Fris- l at rNtnl0cL<
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Party Tonight

Harry Owens, whose Sweet Lei lani' won the Motion Picture ASad- emy award as the best film song ot 1887, has written the theme song for .Cocoanut Grove" Paramount's new comedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

A receiving box has been placed on the west side of the highway op- posite the West Cheshire office by Postmaster Logan, for the conven- fence of motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
COOKED SUPPER
 HELD BY GIRLS
Scouts Enjoy Hike to Shaw's Hill; Bugle Corps
 Will Meet Tonight

Oakville, April 29.-The Girl Scouts met at Carlson's Furniture company last evening and took a hike to Shaw's Hill for a cooked supper. Glasses were held and patrol corners formed.
 The girl scouts attending were Miss Caroline Beardsley, lieutenant, Miss Drucilla Littlehales, captain: Joseph Zaccaria, Ruth Crosse, Lucy zaccaria, Mildred aZres, Evelyn Ellis, Mary Graney, Evelyn Cor coran, Betty Corcoran, Mary Eileen Locke, Mary Alice Russell Marion Russell, Joyce Kuntzweiler, Jean eBach. Helena Kontout, Dorothy Johnson, Joyce Baldwin, Lois Gib- bons, Eloise Russell, Eleanor Pope, Laureen Fenn, Aleatha Locke, and a visitor, Shirley Grove.
 A surprise hike will be held Sat urday. The girls will meet at 1:30 o'clock at the South School and bring lunch.
 A party will be enjoyed next Thursday evening at the Com munity house at 7l5 o'clock. Patrol V will be in charge.
 Briefs
 The Community Bridge club will meet this evening at the All Saints church parish house at 8 o'clock. w. Harry Byrnes is Instructor.
 The Oakville fife, drum and bugle corps will meet this evening at 7:3O o'clock for rehearsal and to make arrangements for the trip to Meriden.
 The Newton Height Flashes beat the Falls avenue Rangers, 18-8 yes- terday at GiffordS field. The bat teries were Flashes, J. LeClair, and Lawrence Wilson; the dangers, C.. Koslosky, and R. oKslosky, Harold Overbaugh, Shelton Overbaugh. Umpire-James Dwyer.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ursula Gug- lielmetti will be held tomorrow morning at SIS o'clock from the home, Riverside street, to St. Mary Magdalen's church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:15 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary. cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Eric Blore, noted British film funster, plays his 24th screen role as Irene Dunne's butler in "The Joy of Living" new RKO musical comedy. Doug Fairbanks, Jr., is CO., starred with Miss Dunne in the Fay Garrett production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Earl CoWell of the U. s. Navy has been visiting with his mother, Mrs. Edwin CoWell of West Main street. MT. Cowell is serving aboard the U. s. s. Hamilton at Newport, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

len. Executive-S. H. Fisher, chair man; s. A. Beckwith. vice-chair- man; Albert w. Clock. treasurer; M. G. Donahue. Edward w. Doyle, David Cramer, Henry Perrett, Miss Margaret Sanford, Miss Isabel Woodruff, John Da Ross, Curtis R.. Hathaway, Walter c. Thompson, Lester R. Ross, Miss Katherine Baldwin, Sherman K. Ives.
 Litchfield experienced the hottest weather of the spring season yes- terday, the temperature reaching the 85 degree mark at 3 p. m.
 Owing to the death of Mrs. Jo- seph Knox, the open meeting of St. Anthony's circle, Daughters of Isabella, scheduled for Monday eveing has been postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Terryville, April 29-Mrs. Lydia Ann (White) Skilton, ", wife of Cyrus Skilton, died at her home on Mount Tobe road, Plymouth, Thurs day morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Skilton was born in Ansonia, September IS, 1860 and had been a resident of Plymouth for over 50 years. She took an active part ill several organizations and activities.
 MT. and Mrs. Skilton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary ln October 1882. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, Earl and Harold Skilton both of Plymouth; grand daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Campbell; a grandson Louis Skilton; and two great grand sons, Robert and Kenneth Camp bell, and one brother, Frederick White of Springfield, Mass.
 The funeral will be held from her home, Saturday at 2:30 with Rev. John Randolph, pastor of St. Peters Episcopal church and Rev. John D. Skilton of Cheshire, a first cousin of the deceased, officiating. Burial will be in Watertown.
 Five Team League Formed
 At a meeting of representatives of various departments in the Eagle Lock company plant, Thursday eve- ming, it was voted to organize a five team softball league in the plant. Last year a seven team league was formed, but several of the teams were weak. With a smaller league, 1t is thought a much stronger league can be formed and more competition offered.
 The league will open its season the second week in May with one team drawing bye each week.
 Planning New Field
 Announcement was made Thurs day that new athletic field for the use of employees of the Eagle Lock company is being planned on Main street. Workmen started re- moving the wooden fence in the Terry property owned by the Lock company yesterday and when it is moved, field for softball and oth- CT sports will be available.
 The company is making the field available for its help and others who may use it. Considerable grad ing will be necessary before it is ready for use, but it is expected that the field will be in good condition by the middle of May.
 Rummage Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale
 A two day rummage sale will be held in the vacant store in the Baechle block on South Main street, May 12 and 18th under the auspices of the Woman's Federation of the Congregational church. Resident having any kind of articles which they have no use for and wish to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

MT. and Mrs. Maurice Fitzgerald of Taunton, Mass, were guests of West Cheshire relatives Wednesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
TERRY Correspondent: Ryan, M w. Bristol Div
Plymouth Woman, v,
 Succumbs Yesterday
Mrs. Lydia (White) SkiItOn to Be Buried Tomorrow Afternoon; Eagle Lock Planning New Athletic Field

donate are asked to communicate with either Mrs. William B. Atwood or Mrs. Rafe H. Williams who will be in charge of the sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
FIRST DOLLAR ON DEPOSIT

Warren, O. (UP)-Evan E. Thomas. probation officer of the Trumball County common pleas court, twice sheriff of Trumball county, and who has earned many dollar in occupations ranging from blacksmithing to selling auto mobiles and real estate, has on de- posit with the oYungstown Dollar Savings and Trust Company the first dollar he ever earned. It was deposited June 3, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Meeting Date changed
 The Parent-Teacher Association will hold it's meeting May 10 instead of May as originally planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Samuel Hale Dies

Samuel Hale Dies
 The death of Samuel A. Hale, 76. occurred at the the New Haven hos pital on Wednesday, after long ill., ness. Mir Hale, one of Cheshire's leading citizens, had been in poor health fo rabout six months.
 He was prominent in Congrega- tional church affairs and held num- erous offices. He served Cheshire for 26 years as an assessor, retiring about three years ago. MT. Hale was also identified with the grange and took active part in all affairs held by that organization.
 Funeral services will be held from his home on Marion road, Saturday afternoon with burial in Hillside cemetery. Rev. J. Hubert Bainton, pastor of the Congregational church, will officiate.
 He is survived by two sons, Lewis J. and Eben Halc of West Cheshire; two daughters, Miss Alta Hale of Bridgeport, a teacher in the schools there, and Miss Ruth Hale of Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334
WOMEN TO GATHER HERE NEXT MONTH
Several Local Members Planning to Attend Ses=
 siOns in Hartford

Cheshire, April 29. - The State Federation of Women's Clubs will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3 and 4, at Hotel Bond in Hartford. Several delegates will go from here. The May meeting of the local club will be held Thursday, May 5 at 10 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

any teacheds. All local teachers were present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

The Every Day Charity circle of Kings Daughters will meet at the home of the leader, Mrs. B. L. Fris- bic, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

The Oakville fife. drum and bugle corps will meet this evening at 7:3O o'clock for rehearsal and to make arrangements for the trip to Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Mrs. George Galida of Watertown road is 8 patient at St. Mary's hos pital following recent appendec-
Evening star., 1938-12-15
Police Patrol Quito
In Tension After
.Leftist Gun Battle
Manifesto Promised by
President to Expioin
Steps to Ecuador
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
QUITO, Ecuador, Dec. Is
Mounted police patrolled Quito to-
day as tense political situation
developed after gun battle last
night between police and leftist op-
ponents of President Aurelio Mos
quera Narvaez.
The President ordered the arrest
of number Of leftist legislators,
dissolved the parliamentary assem-
bly, and called new elections. He
promised manifesto would be is
sued shortly explaining his actions
to the people.
Promotion Is Issue.
The dispute revolved about the
assembly's promotion of Col. Larrea
Alba (who assumed the presidency
briefly in 1881 in an army revolD to
be a general. President Mosquera
Narvaez declared the appointment
unconstitutional; the assembly re-
jected his message, 81 to II.
The President ordered the arrest
of the Assembly president, Francisco
Arizaga Luque, and of Larrea Alba
Secret police pursued them to a
refuge with cavalry regiment, the
Yaguachi, and gun battle fol-
lowed An official announcement
said the two were captured but this
was disputed in other quarters.
Among the deputies arrested was
Evening star., 1938-12-15
German Jews Make
First Payment on
$400,0Oo,000 Fine
$100, ,000, 900 Collection
Made With Little
Excitement

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Dec. 15.-The first of the
four installment days on which Ger
man Jews must pay $500 ,000, 900 trib-
ute for the Staying of Ernst vom
Rath, Paris legation secretary, was
a drab, matter-of-fa affair, entire
ly lacking in drama.
Berlin banks had comparatively
little to do with today's $10O, ,0OO, 600
as the Jews had taken pains to
arrange all details so the payments
would strike no snags.
There were no special guards at
any of the finance miniStry's offices
where the fines were payable, nor
were there any signs of disturbance
No Segregation Attempted.
Jews and gentiles paying fines,
taxes or other bills approached tel
lers windows with no attempts being
made by officials to separate the
Jews from the gentiles.
Any casual visitor would not have
known this was special tribute day
for the Jews. Among the taxpayers
were no more Jews than on an ordi-
nary day.
The reason for this was said to be
that each Jew had received a writ
ten order indicating what his snare
OF the Vom Rath fine was and, as
soon as he had raised the necessary
cash, had sent his money to the
finance ministry without waiting for
the last day.
Postal Money Orders Used.
One Of the favorite methods was
sending the money in by postal
money order. This was regarded as
a safe method, because the post
Offices dated receipt is one of the
best evidences of payment and be-
cause it eliminated the necessity of
standing in queue at the finance
ministry's suboffices.
Jews who paid at these Offices
looked detected. and at the same
time determined not to show their
emotions. Nor was there any dis
cuSsion among them. Each man or
woman doggedly went to a window,
paid, took a receipt and departed.
One feature was the absence of
automobiles before the offices. Jews
no longer own cars or drivers
licenses, having lost both by the de-
cree of December 3.
Evening star., 1938-12-15
Institute toGet
Rudium Worth
100000
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The new National Cancer Insti-
tute will receive in few days what
officials describe as the worlds larg-
est single shipment Of radium.
Approximately 100000 worth OF
the precious substance, weighing
only a fifth of an ounce, will arrive
from New York in lead containers
weighing several tons.
The radium will be inclosed in
1,245 hollow needles and officials
here will measure the content OF
each needle. The measuring is ex-
pected to require at last six months
Evening star., 1938-12-15
Mrs. Martha johnson
To Be Buried Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha
Jane johnson, 88, who died Tuesday
after a brief illness at her home,
lOl7 North Capitol street, will be
held at pm. tomorrow at her late
residence with burial in Glenwood
Cemetery.
A native of Virginia, she had lived
IN washington for SO years. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs
Carrie M. Dykes and Miss Alice
Johnson OF this city. and a brother
Willard M. Stinson of Philadelphia
Evening star., 1938-12-15
Charles R. Grim, II, Dies

WINCHESTER, Va, Dec. Is (Spe-
ciaD Charles R. Grim, II, retired
businessman, died suddenly yester-
day of heart attack while with
members of his family at home. He
was a native of Frederick County
and a son of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
David Grim. Surviving are his
widow, Mrs. Sallie Stickley Grim; a
son, Cecil Grim, and one daughter,
Mrs. w. L. Martin,
Evening star., 1938-12-15
F. B. |. PIoy Tonight

The, Theater Group of the Fed
eral Bureau of Investigation will
present Claiming Pollock's "The
Enemy" tonight at $3.50 o'clock at
the Roosevelt High School Audi
torium. The play, written in the
cause Of peace. has been translated
into several languages and has been
well received by European audiences.
Evening star., 1938-12-15
Cadets Face Inspection

The annual inspection of the reei.
ment OF cadets at st. Johns College
1925 Vermont avenue NV, will be
held tomorrow to be followed by q
review on Vermont avenue al
Thomas Circle at 11::3O am. In.
specting efficer will be Col. Frederic
g. kellond, U. S. A., in charge OF
civilian components in the Sd Corps
Area.
Evening star., 1938-12-15

clusion during the fighting.
The people were not permitted to
congregate in large groups until the
situation was cleared. The Quito
correspondent Of the newspaper Ell