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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
EYELIDs FOR KEEPSAKE

Akim Tamiroff, featured in 8 prominent character role in "Dan- gerous To Know" keeps little box on his dressing table for good luck. It contains the rubber eyelids he wore as the Chinese general in "The General Died at Dawn"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
American Legion Auxiliary AnniUersaryDinnerTonight

The American Legion Auxiliary will observe its sixteenth anniver- sary with a birthday dinner this evening at 6:30-e'clock at the Cop per Kettle.
 Guests of honor for the evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

The discovery of celluloid was brought about through the acciden- tai upsetting of a bottle of collodion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

range of three, and if heart were opened the spade suit could be established even if east did not hold the ace, and losing diamonds dis carded by the declarer.
 South, too, put on his thinking cap. Why, he asked himself, did West jump to six so confidently? Evidently he did not fear heart lead. South knew that the diamond suit was not solid, and passing his lead on Vests evident willingness to bid a slam against the heart bid, despite the threat of that lead, opened a small diamond.
 With this lead, East had no chance. He lost not only the spade ace, but two diamonds as well. The hand was overbid, you say, and l agree, but nevertheless it was made at six out of eight tables in dupli- | cate game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

A dinner-dance by the Junior Hadassah at Waverly Inn, Cheshire last night was attended by more than 100 persons. Miss Lillian Kra- kower was assisted in arranging the affair by Miss Adele Luria, Toby Anenberg, Frede Bardasch, Isabelle Oberstein, Anita Hart and Selma Kelman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Pre=NuptiaL Parties
 GiUen Helen Lear,

Many pre-nuptial parties have been given in the past few weeks In compliment to Miss Helen Leary Of Grown street whose marriage to Ter rell Hebert takes place on February 10th.
 On Saturday, Miss Leary was hon. ored at party given by Mrs. John Finn of Springfield, the former Mary Leary of this city, at her home in Springfield.
 Local guests attending included: Mrs. James Griffin, Mrs. P. Leary, Sally O'Brien, Marguerite Gunshan- non, Alice and Agnes Leary and Helen Leary. Several Springfield guests, including many former class mates of the bride-to-be at Bay Path Institute, were also in attendance. The honor guest was presented with a beautiful 105-piece china dinner set.
 Miss Dorothy Shea of Lockhart avenue entertained at tea and handkerchief shower at her home yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Leary. Miss Helen Mccarthy poured.
 The guests included: Misses Jo- sephine Culliton, Jeanette Blake, Imelda Cronan, Sally Jordan, Mar jorie Powers, Ruth Carolan, Sally O'Brien, Yvonne Kenney, Mary Cul- liton, Helen Schwartz, Agnes Leary, Mary Carroll, Alice Leary, Ann Hermann, Dorothy Shea and Helen Leary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

One medical authority contends that the growth of children takes place entirely when they are asleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
Weddings
SisterhOod WiLL. Hear Scout Head

A general meeting of the Beth El Sisterhood will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Elna L. Stuckman, local Girl Scout direc- tor, will be the guest speaker of the afternoon. She has been local director for the past year and pre- vious to that time was field captain of Girl Scouts in Queensboro, L. I. She taught for five years at the Junior High school in Minnesota. Miss Stuckman has been actively engaged in Scout work for the past fifteen years.
 Following the meeting refresh- ments will be served. All members urged to attend.
 Miss Nell Vaitukaitis and Mrs. Frank Matasavage were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower in honor of their sister, Mrs. Peter Coffey given at the Chimney Corner in Freddie's grill. A chicken dinner was served. Those attending were Mrs. Frank Barley, Mrs. Charles Matasavage, Mrs. Vincent Genua, Mrs. s. Sap- ranaS, Mrs. J. zebris, Mrs. John Mutchalight, Mrs. Anthony Radvile, Mrs. Joseph Urba, Mrs. Joseph Don- nelly, Mrs. Mcintyre, Mrs. Eugene Greet, Mrs. Leon Farr, Mrs. Albert Matakitis, Mrs. James Coffey, Mrs. Peter Coffey, Mrs. Frank Matasav- age, and the Misses Mary and Adele Paukstis, Ann Coffey, Jean Bardner, Alice Bunnell, Adel Savickas, Cath erine Fox, Pauline Duguay, Mar garet Russo, Helen Burns and Nell Vaitukaitis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

A card party will follow Wednes- day nights meeting of Lily of the Valley Lodge, Manchester unity. The meeting will be held at Mechanics hall.
 Mrs. Augusta Espelin is in charge of the business meeting. The card party is being arranged by Mrs. Olive Wilson, and the refreshment committee is headed by Mrs. May Carmichael.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

The Women's society of the Bun- ker Hill Congregational church will meet on Wednesday afternoon when they will be addressed by Edward J. Balthazar. His subject is "The Finer Arts" Hostesses for the meet ing will be Mrs. Edward Haiman, Mrs. Frank Mercer, Mrs. Newton Alexander, Mrs. Richard Burr, Mrs. Harry Garter, Mrs. William T. Leg get, Mrs. Harold Morgan and Mrs. Harold Ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31

small slam would have been made easily.
 West with his tremendous hand decided that he had all the informa- tion needed to bid slam. His part ner had made free bid at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-31
JANUARY

JANUARY Jan. 31-Rev. Cornelius Tuel ings, at Notre Dame alumnae.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-08
The First Fall


DECEMBER % TO JANUARY
FL (CapriCOrn) Mellow
planetary influences. Most
favorable to matters and work
calling for finesse, adrOit-
ness, integrity and good taste
in selecting and handling.
JANUARY % TO FEBRUARY
20 (Aquarius) -PlumS for you,
too. if you show enough in
itiative to back your innate
capability. Employment in
terests, income, banking, brOk-
erage business, selling eS-
pecially approved.
FEBRUARY FL TO MARCH 20
(Pisces) Another ace-in-the-
hole day for you! Don't be
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20 (SCOrpiO)-A tremendous
driving force of influences in
effect this month (Mars-Ur-
anus rays), good for action on
favorable days but advising
strict avoidance of extremes,
extravaganza and careless
ness Oh days like today.
NOVEMBER % to DECEMBER
22 (Sagittarius) What and
who are responsible for your
income? What are you doing
to help them pay you salary?
If this starts a new train of
thought to spur you to attain
what you haven't even at
tempted before, then we're
getting somewhere!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-12-08
By Frances Drake
BY AherM

late starting, indeciSive, or
wait for someone else to plan
for you. Do your own think
ing. Get your direction, then
GO.
A CHILD BORN TODAY will
be vigorous, fond of journey,
sincere, but inclined to be OBJ
stinate. Bad temper, if allowed
to thrive, will be its biggest
handicap. Teach it that she
who loses his temper is in the
wrong" Fine qualities: leader
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
BOSTON FUEL O.. GETS ULTIMATUM
Must Meet Demands Made By Drivers or Strike
 Will Be Called

Boston, April l. (UP)-Metro- politan Boston fuel companies today were given until midnight tomorrow to meet drivers demands or face a strike Monday.
 The ultimatum was delivered by Local 68 of the Coal and Fuel Chauf- feurs and Helpers Union, represent ing 1,7O0 coal truck men, 400 asphalt and tar truck men and 700 oil truck men. sf
 Only the oil distributors have indicated they will capitulate. The union reported 16 companies have agreed tentatively to demands and three have signed contracts.
 The tentativ eagreements call tor retention of last years wage scale. an eight hour day, 40-hour week for six months and 48-hour week for the. balance, and a closed shop.
 Coal truck drivers and helpers last night authorized the union to call a strike if dealers reject de- mands.. Strike sanctions were voted earlier by the asphalt, tar and oil truck drivers and helpers.
 The situation was complicated further by union charges that the Glendale, Godfrey and Metropolitan Coal companies were planning ? lockout today.
 The union demands recognition of helpers and new system by which they will be paid for the return trip to the yard instead of being sent home from the last delivery stop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
Provincial Di Foggia

A moving picture show spon- sored by Provincial di F'oggia so- ciety and it's auxiliary will be held Sunday afternoon and night at St. Joseph's auditorium. The fea- ture picture will be "L'Albero di Adamo." There will also be several short subjects.
 Nicola Beccia, society president, is chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Vincenzo Paolino, Luigi Ricci. Louis DiZin- no, Gaetano Berardi. Angelo Di- Stefano, John Rossi, Nicola Cian- culli, Antonio Bozzuto, Raffaele Carrozza, Nicola Bozzuto,, Dom- enico Farino, Matteo Piombo, Luigi zaza, Giuseppe Divito, Antonio Moselli, Michele Bergantino. Gio- como Lombardi, Mrs. Nicola Boz zuto, Mrs. Antonio Augelli and Mrs. Maria DeCosrnc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
National Alumni In
 Membership Appeal
Women's Group to Assist Business Administration
 Graduates in Appeal to Promote Organization

man George F. Grandi of Marlboro, has enlisted leaders to serve in all centers.
 Richard K. Gould of Portland, has been named leader of the Maine division. Edmund F. Jewell of Manchester, is heading up the New Hampshire alumni. A partial list of the cities and the leaders in the larger communities includes: Lawrence, Hon. Louis s. Cox, hon. orary chairman, Judge Ignatius Brucato and Lorenz Dahl, Jr.; Lynn, Harold T. Houston, Everett w. Bowden and George H. Liver more; Brockton, George c. P. Ols- son and F .Burrell Linehan: Wor- cester, Maurice Lawlor and Edward F. Simpson; Springfield, William A. McBridge and Bordon A. Greer; Providence. R. T., Clarence E. A derson and Francis I. McCanna; Haverhill, Donald L. Oliver: Hart. ford, Conn.,. Arthur J. Bushell.
 A women's organization, which is headed by three former first ladies of Massachusetts and Mrs. Charles F. Hurley, wife of the present gov ernor, is now in process of forma- tion and is expected to begin &C., tive campaign work this week Serving with Mrs. Hurley as hon. orary chairmen are Mrs. Frank G. Allen, Mrs. Charming H. Cox, and Mrs. Alvan T. Fuller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
BENEFIT MOVIE
 SHOWN TONIGHT
Camera Fund to Be Given Receipts of Center
 School Presentation
MlDDLEBURY Correspondent: Eleanor Read
 Telephone 5-O932

A moving picture entitled "The Keeper of the Bees" will be shown this evening at 8 o'clock in the Center school auditorium for the benefit of the movie camera fund Several other features are to be presented. The public is cordially invited to attend.
 Mrs. Donald Grahame was hos tess to the Ladies Afternoon Pi- nochle club at her home this af- ternoon. Three tables were in play.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry D. Burrall recently visited Mrs. Burrall's par ents, MT. and Mrs. John McQuig- gan of New Haven.
 Carol Sperry, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Mark l.. Sperry is a patient at the Waterbury hospital where she is recovering from a re- cent appendectomy.
 Mrs. Frank Linton and Mrs. Ed ward Sweeney will act as hostesses this afternoon at the card party sponsored by the Ladies Guild of St. John of the Cross in the church auditorium.
 Mrs. Clifford Hart, Mrs. Carl Hockert and Mrs. Franklin Read at tended the meeting of the "Thurs- day Mite Club" last evening at Mrs. Pat Gallulo's home in Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
Stocks Firm, Actiue At Today's Opening
Bonds, Cotton Futures Also Firm After Yesterdays
 Break to New Lows Since l035

New York, April 1-(UP>-Stocks were firm and active at the opening today following yesterdays break to new lows since 1885. Bonds firmed and cotton futures were steady.
 All sections of the stock market were better. Gains in higher priced issues ranged to 3 points. Rails joined the rise and their better showing encouraged the market. Steels, chemicals, electrical equip ments, and aviations were strong. Non-ferrous metals made substantial recoveries.
 Westinghouse Electric opened at 66 up 2 7-8; DuPont 96 up 2: United States Steel Al 1-2 up 2 3-8; Bethlehem Steel 43 1-2 up 2 1-8; Montgomery Ward 27 up IA; U. S.. Rubber g 1-2 up 1-8; General Motors 26 5-8 up 3-4; and Union Carbide 61 1-2 up 3.
 Initial blocks ranged to 2500 shares. Later the market quieted but prices maintained firm tone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
FAIRFIELD, CONN.,,
 IN KIDNAP CASE

Fairfield, Conn.,. April l - (UP) New Rochelle. N. Y., authorities were in possession of note in- structing that ransom money for the release of 12-year-old Peter Le- vine, missing nearly a month, be left at a local beach.
 The note, it was said, was typed on a toy typewriter, which had no ribbon, and left only stenciled im- pressions on heavy paper.
 Detective Lieutenant George Reif- e1berger of New Rochelle conferred with Fairfield police late yesterday in an endeavor to trace the sender.
 Search for the Levine boy has turned to this area on several occa- sions. Authorities, however, were unable to locate the sender of anonymous telephone calls to the Levine home, made from here and Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
NINE VICTIMS OFF
 'CURE' ARE DEAD
Results of Autopsy, Drug Analysis Awaited By All
 Authorities

Orlando, Fla, April 1-(UP)- Two more persons died today, mak- ing total of nine cancer sufferers who have succombed after receiving a special treatment for the disease here.
 Mrs. Lydia Morrison, 49, and O. F. Pore. died with apparent sym toms of tetanus. Seven other per- sons who had been subjected to the neJ treatment previously had suc- cumbed with similar symptoms six of them within few hours after receiving injections of the filtriate.
 Three other persons who had re- ceived injections of the drug re- main in Orlando hospitals.
 Results of an autopsy of the sev- enth victim, who died Thursday, and analysis of the drug itself were awaited by federal and state agencies Investigating the deaths. Coroner E. E. Duckworth delayed an inquest pending outcome of the autopsy, which he expected would determine whether tetanus caused the deaths.
 Federal pure food and drug ad- mintstration agents had accounted for all the drug here and impounded it for laboratory analysis. Dr. J. N. Patterson of the Florida health laboratroies also was testing the preparation. -.g
 The drug was "Ensol," manufac- tured by the Cornell Research foundation of Kingston, Ont, for distribution to physicians only. Dr. H. c. Cornell, head of the firm, and the Orlando physician who pre- scribed "Ensol" for the cancer pa- tients believed a bottle of the prep aration became contaminated in some way"
 Connell said 125,000 bottles of the drug had been distributed in the past few years without "any ill ef- fleets reported"
 The Orlando physician said he had given thousands of "Ensor in- jections to cancer patients without "any previous complications"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01

credit. My first first" was in 1928 as first visitor aboard the Graf Zeppelin on it's first trip here. On my last first I drove the first car through the new Lincoln tunnel.
 My next first depends on which of three highway projects I'm watching is finished first.
 During this first part of my firsting career, lack of finances has confined me to the New York area. Otherwise I would have been first across the International Peace Bridge at Buffalo and across San Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge. The first thing I'll do when I'm financially able, is to tour the coun- try, being first-first here and then there.
 Only one thing has me puzzled. I don't know what to do about the Biblical prediction that "the first shall be last"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
PARENTS GUESTS
 OF GIRL SCOUTS
Entertainment, Drills Fea= lure Community Club
 Gathering
OAKVJlLE
 Correspondent: Mae Villa BabiD 1877 Watert0wn Avenue

Qakville, April 1 The Girl Scouts met at the Community House last evening with their Captain, Miss Drucilla Littlehales.
 Parents night was observed last evening, and parents and friends of the Girl Scouts attended. Enter tainment and drills were featured during the evening. Singing by the entire group, in the form of min strel was lead by Carolyn Beardsley Lorna Ashborn, Peggy Budd, Eve lyn Ellis, Lucy zaccaria, Mildred Bares. They were also in charge of refreshments.
 Carolyn Beardsley, member for the past eight years, and who has worked very hard for the benefit of the local scouts, received congratu- lations and a large cake. Miss BeardSley received a golden eagle pin for first class work.
 The members attending were: Evelyn Corcoran, Yvonne Baker Mary Graney, Evelyn Ellis, Mildred Bares, Peggy Budd, Eleanor An drews, Lorna AShborn, Lucille Stew art, Charlotte Andrews, Edna Du- bauskas, Alice Stewart, Ruth Crosse Josephine zaccaria, Mary Eileer Locke, Aletha Locke, Eleanor Popr Marion Russell, Lucy zaccaria Eloise Russell, Helen Kontout, LOT raine Fenn, Violet Damico. Jear Beach. Marjorie Brandt, Dorothy Johnson, Joyce KuntzWeiler, Betty Corcoran.
 The visitors attending were: Mary Lou Keeler, Shirley Parker, Betty Main, MT. and Mrs. Russell Pope Mrs. Clyde Stewart, Mrs. Copper wait, Mrs. Harry Johnson, Betty Jane Johnson, Mrs. David Roger Nancy Roger, Mrs. Beardsley, Mis! Jean Ceiling, Betty Brashe.
 WOmen's Club Meeting
 The Women's Club of the Congre. gational church will meet at th' church parish house this evening The hostesses will be Mrs. Charle! Andrews, Mrs. Edward Ranslow, Mir Walter Thorne, and Mrs. John Car ter.
 A public spaghetti supper will b' served at the All Saints church hal Tuesday evening, April 5th, iron : 500 o'clock on, sponsored by th' members of the Young Peoples Eel 1owship Society.
 A months mind mass will be cele brated at St. Mary Magdalen' church Saturday morning at 8:0 o'clock for the repoSe of the soul o Ida Pickett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
The Man Who's Always First WriteS---HiS First Story!
Mr.. Catan Hopes to Make Future
 Wife First Lady
 of the Land

A new bridge or tunnel is Open- cd to traffic. Gates swing wide to welcome fans at great sports event. A new sea or air liner ar rives in port. A spectacular pub lie celebration is staged .. And almost always the first in line, or the first ticket-holder, or the first on board, or the first to arrive on the scene, is a slim, dark -complexioned young man named Omero c. Catan, Famed in the area about New York at least-for his hobby of being FIRST at important public spec tacIes. Catan now has prepared for the Waterbury Democrat the FIRST article he has ever written for publication!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
BASKETBALL NO GAME
 FOR MAYOR

Port Clinton, o. (UP)-Mayor Fred Slauterbeck was demonstrating how basketball should be played. His Honor slipped and fell while "shoot- ing for basket" and his head struck wall. He suffered a frac- tured skull, Mayor Slanterbeck was a basketball star in 1916.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01

Alumni of the College of Business Administration have formed an or ganization that extends from Maine to New York city, with committees
 carrying on the campaign work ilf each community where alumni of the institution are located. Chair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
NO FATALITIES

Providence, R. l., April 1.--tUP>
 For the 1lth successive year this city-second largest in New England had no automobile fatalities dur ing March, Deputy Police Super irtendent John J. Parker announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01
BY OMERO c. CAPTAIN

New York, April In this first paragraph I wish to state, first of all, that this is the first newspaper article I have ever written.
 Many first page stories have been printed about my being the first per- son to have a hobby of being first at public affairs, but this is the first time some of my purely personal "firsts" have appeared.
 I first saw the light of day in Brooklyn, g years ago. My first love came at the age of 10, when we lived in Waverly, Pa. She and I were in school together.
 Incidentally, from the first, I've believed in love at first sight. l still expect some day to meet my First Lady"-in other words, my wife. Of course, I may first fall in love with divorced woman, which would mar my record. Politics Hold First
 Place in Ambitions
 My first ambition is to go into politics.
 The first thing I would do in my first public office would be to ad- vocate child labor amendment to the constitution. I think the first thing this country needs now is not exactly Fascism, but more real pow CT in the presidents hands.
 I first registered as a Democrat, but I'm Independent. I first voted in 1885, but I can't remember for whom.
 From my first step in politics. I expect to rise until I will be the first person of Italian ancestry to become the First Man of the land in other words, president.
 They've said I'm mot first in war, not first in peace, but first in the crowds of my countrymen." Which reminds me that the first thing peo- pie think is that I must regard George Washington as national hero No. l. That's not so, despite his fa- nous firctneSs in the hearts of his countrymen. think T. R., President Roosevelt the First, is my first ideal because he was the first president with courage to do things for the people.
 Mayor LaGuardia is first among New York's mayors in my mind. l put a paid ad in the paper thank ing God for his reelection. He's my first because he has made it possible fc- me to be first so many times, as he's always opening swimming pools, bridges, highways and such.
 
 So far I have 225 "firsts" to my
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01

At the end of 1885, the total ca pacity of all freight cars owned by Class l American railways amount ed to 88,677 ,106 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-01

Yale, Boston university and Will Hams college.
 The Connecticut Collegians, stu dent orchestra of the college, will play for the dancing which will follow the concert. Tickets are now being sold by the alumni and McCoy's.. Inc, on Grand street.