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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
Toastmaster

Attorney Vincent A. Scully will be the principal speaker, Frank J. Sullivan is chairman of the com- mittee of arrangements, and Serge A. Belanger will be toast master at a testimonial dinner to be held in honor of the 18th wedding anniversary of MT, and Mrs. H. P. Stephenson, of 40 Lin- coin street, Hamden, Saturday night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire.
 Mir. Stephenson is Connecticut supervisor of the United Small Loan Corporation, which has an office in Waterbury, and is we'll known in this city where he has made monthly visits since 1919.
 Among guests at the affair will be w. T. Smithdeal, president of the United Small Loan Corpora
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
KENNEDY JOINS CAST

Edgar Kennedy, comedian famous for his slow burn" roles, has been signed by Paramount for the role ot a newspaper editor in Paramount's technicolor air production, "Men With Wings" being produced and directed by William A. Wellman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21

Cnalrmam
 tion, and Mrs. Smithdeal, of Rich mond, Va, MT. and Mrs. Henry c. Sylvester, of Raynham, Mass, and the following from Waterbury. Attorney and Mrs. Vincent A. Scully, MT. and Mrs. John Hus- sey, Mir. and Mrs. William N. Bois- vert, MT. and Mrs. Leo A. Pepin, MT. and Mrs. L. Philip Brodeur, MT. and Mrs. Albert H. Lavigne, Miss Agatha N. Chagnon, Miss Doris M. Boisvert, Frank J. Sul1i- van, Arthur J. Shea, MT. and Mrs. Serge A. Belanger and Harold Hadley.
 Large number of guests from New Haven, Bridgeport and Nor wich will also be present. Enter tainment will be furnished by Radio Station WICC's stars, the Brown Sisters of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Louis D. Schia- vone will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock from the home, 20 West Clay street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Michael San- toro will be held tomorrow morning at 9:l5 o'clock from the home, 35 Fairview street, to the Church Of Our Lady of Lourdes, where mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home.
 The funeral of John Hannon will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street, to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament where solemn high mass will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cem- etery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Houli- han will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Thomas church, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Matteo Sivilla will be held Saturday morning from the home, 791 East Main street at 8:15 o'clock to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. The cortege will be pri- vate. Please omit flowers. Friends may call at the home from to Ii D. m. today and tomorrow.
 Funeral services for Mrs. John E. Finn, of Cheshire, were held at the Alderson funeral home yester- day, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery, Hartford. Bearers were David Ford, Leon Cummings, Morris Sherman, Charles DeBisschop, Alfred Dube and Ray mond Shove.
 The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Oaw- lor) Parkinson will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Concep- ton church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Michael McAllen was held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, this morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Im- maculate Conception church, where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. George Reilley assisted by Rev. Donald o. Leary and Rev. Paul Spodnick. Bur ial was in the family plot in Call vary cemetery with committal serv- ices by Father Spodnick. The pall- bearers were: Patrick and Timothy McKenna, John Mahoney, Martin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21

this city, and Louis of Canada; a sister, Mrs. Marie Grise of Canada l; IS grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will DC held from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, Saturday morning at 8:-5 o'clock to St. Ann's church, where solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cem- etery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home after 6 o'clock this evening.
 ACQUINO - Anthony J. Acquino of Grove avenue, Lake Hitchcock and Brooklyn, N. Y, died last even- ing at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. He had been affiliated for the past 37 years with the Chase Companies where he was in charge of the lighting and fixture department. MT. Acquino was member of the Chase Foreman's Association and the Chase Country Club. He had wide circle of friends throughout the city and was held in high esteem by his business associates. News of his death will be received with deep regret by all with whom he came in contact.
 MT. Acquino Is survived by his wife, Maude A. Acquino; his moth CT; and two sisters, Mildred and Theresa Acquino of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held from the home in Brooklyn, N. Y. tomorrow morning. Burial will be in Leba- non, Pa.
 TRUELOVE-Mrs. Ellen (Dent) Truelove, of 1884 Thomaston ave- nue, widow of George Henry True love, died at her home yesterday. She was born Jan. 5, 1864 at Shelf field, Eng, and came to this country 50 years ago. She had lived in Wa
 terville for the past A years where she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal church.
 Survivors include five sons, George H. Truelove, of Cleveland, Ohio, Frederick, Harry, Edward and Russell all of this city; four daughters, Mrs. A. H. Post, of New Britain, Beatrice, Rosetta, and Ellen Truelove of this city; 18 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from to g o'clock tonight and 2 to and to g p. m. tomorrow.
 KATILIUS Mrs. Mary Katilius died last evening at her home a Poplar street after brief illness She was native of Lithuania but came to this country 30 years ago making her home in this city since that time. She was well-known in the Brooklyn section of the city and especially among the Lithuanian residents of the city. Mrs. Katilius was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church.
 Besides her husband, John Kati- Illus she is survived by one daughter Constance of this city; one sister Anna Naujalis of Europe and two nephews and one niece in Harrison N. J.
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Congress avenue on Saturday morning, time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening until Il o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
VERSATILE QUARTET

The Yacht Club Boys, now wo1k- ing at Paramount in "Cocoanut Grove" are the only group of song comics on the screen who write their own music and lyrics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21

TRUEL0vE-In this city, April 3oth 1888, Mrs. Ellen (Dent) TruelOve. of i33t Thomaston Ave. Funeral Saturday afternoon, at goo o'clock from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21
DIED

1888. Alphonse Bessette, of 852 South Main St. Funeral Saturday morning, at S:15 o'clock, from BeIleviiie Funeral Home. 6s East Clay St., to St. Ann's Church. Bur- ial in Calvary cemetery. KATILTUs-In this city, April goth, 1888, Mrs. Mary Katilius, of ga Poplar St. Funeral Saturday morn ing, time to be announced later, from Deliniks Funeral Home, IF Congress Ave. Burial in Calvary cemeetry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21

The funeral of John Hannon will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cem- etery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-21

The funeral of Mrs. Michael San- toro will be held tomorrow morning at 9:l5 o'clock from the home, 35 Fairview street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock Burial will be in the family plot Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
BOUTS
AT'STAC' PARTY

More than 400 members an6
their guests attended the annua,
homecoming stag party" at tht
Congressional Country Club LAST
night, which featured a series oi
seven boxing bouts between Wash
|ington and Baltimore boxers.
The affair was arranged by the
golf committee in collaboration
with DR.. o. U. Singer, Frank EN-
NETT and the newly elected presi
dent of the club, Ted Grape.
12e.Pound Class-Bob Merryman, Bal
tirnore, defeated Lou Marcopolis, Wash
136-Pound Class-Joey Brown, Wash
ingtoh and Harry sandman, Baltimore.
drew.
185-Pound Glass - Whitley Franks
Washington, knocked out Sherman
Wager. Baltimore. T. K. o. second
round.
1S5-Pound Class - Harold Wright,
Washington, defeated William Adding
ton, Baltimore.
147-Pound Class-Perry German, Bal
timore, defeated Billy Kemp. Washing
ton.
147-Pound Class-Glenn Gray, Wash.
ington, knocked out George Sambono
Baltimore, T. K. o. third round.
160-Pound Class-Vince DePaulo, Bal
timors, defeated Jack White, Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
Changes
T'WO alterations in
Hunt Race

Announcement today of two
alterations in the tentative state.
ment Of conditions for the Red,
land Hunt point-to-pofnt races, to
be run Saturday afternoon in
Montgomery county, Maryland,
brought into final shape the
regulations under which the races
will be run. First of all, it has been
decided to flag the course and
make 1t compulsory for all starters
in the Redland Hunt Cup race
for individuals, and the Terpen-
ming Challenge Trophy race for
pairs, to follow the tagged route.
Secondly, it has been decided
that if more than IA horses enter
the Redland Hunt Cup event the
field will be split into two races.
One will be for lightweight
hunters, the other for middle and
heavyweight hunters. All. horses
carrying 1876 pounds or over, with
tack, will fall in the latter quail
fication.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
GARDEN WANTS
Glenn AS PRO

NEW YORK, March 9 Q.N.S0
Madison Square Garden has been
eyeing those SAC, 600 gates at the
amateur track meets here and is
of a mind to set itself up against
the A. A. U. next winter. Briefly,
it would revive professional foot
running, notably at the one-mlle
distance, which. indoors, with the
Cunningham-Venzke-San Romani
trio, has been a source OF re
spectacle revenue during recent
years.
Glenn Cunningham has been
approached through a second
party some weeks ago at a time
when Cunningham was in the
throes of running up some 10
straight victories.
In the meantime Cunningham
will undertake to exterminate a
field of 6O0-yard runners on the
same night he applies the usual
crusher at a mile. 1t will be a
miraculous double" if he does 1t.
He says he doesn't think it can
be done.
The management of the K. of c.
games in the Garden. come Sat
urday would resent his outspoken-
ness except for the fact that too
many others say the master miller
will win.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
RevOlta, Cooper
Ton Golf FavOrites

HOLLYWOOD, Fla, March 9
(IN.SO.-Johnny Revolta, Of Ev.
anston, Ill, former P. q. A. cham
pion, and Lighthouse" Harry
Cooper, of Chicago, leading money
winner in the golfing circuit last
year, were heavy favorites today
as the field teed off in the first
round Of the annual $4,000 Holly
wood Open tournament.
Cooper and Revolta together
have won at least five major win
ter tournaments, and renewal OF
their "feud" had galleries buzzing
with excitement.
BELLEAIR, Fla, March g.
Patty Berg, Minneapolis freckled
golf star, took step toward re-
suming her winning ways by elimi'
mating Mrs. Mark McGarry, 8 and
6, to reach the second round Of
the Belleair women's golf tourna-
ment here.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09

He will divide the team into first
and second squads and start the
varsity at the regular hour In
the morning. The second team win
start at 1:30 o'clock in the after.
noon. With SO many men In
camp, the players could not get
enough hitting practice, and some
of the veterans complained to
Harris.
The status of Taft Wright is ul1-
decided for the time being. Harris
may keep him with the varsity
for the rest of the trip. No man
on the squad hits the ball with
quite as much venom as Wright
does, and for a big man he gets
down to first base with a lot OF
speed.
CASE PROGRESSES
According to unofficial but thor.
oughly authentic advices, the
Gr1ffs will carry five outfielders
through the season. The first
three will be Melo Almada, Johnny
Stone and AL Simmons; the two
alternates, at this rate, will he
George Case and Wright.
Harris is greatly pleased with
the progress made by Case. Under
the direction Of Clyde Milan, Case
has learned how to hit the inside
corner Of first base with his left
foot, an accomplishment which
throws him into full stride round
ing the bag. He is ready to go
ahead or break back to first base
as conditions warrant.
Case has been out sliding.
knowledge is power, all right, but
knowledge is acquired at the cost
Of pain and bruises. Case has
SCARED his legs sliding into base.
but he is making real progress,
and is an improved player in every
respect.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
Ruark AnneXes
D. G.. Cue Title

Gene Ruark is still king Of
Washington's three-cushion bill
nardists, he demonstrated conclu-
sively last night as he took the
measure of DR.. Homer Hall in the
final match for the District title
at Lewis and KrauSS parlors.
Ruark didn't need last nights
victory to clinch the title but 1t
gave him a perfect record for the
tournament, 13 wins, no losses. DR..
Hall tied Dave Statland for second
honors, Henry Baer and Gene
Flynn shared fourth place.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
QuanticO Seeks
Baseball Games

Quantico's Indians are looking
for games with strong baseball
teams around the State. Anyone
in this classification who wants to
book games is requested to call
Alfred Bolognese. secretary Of the
club, at Quantico 3-W from 8
a. m. to 8 p. M, or write him at
Quantico, Va, In care Of the
Indians Baseball Club.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09

Now let's get this straight from
the start. Griffith Stadium will not
be converted into a fair grounds,
with the big right handler a con-
cessionaire. The "roller coaster" is
a fancy knuckle ball, and 1t may
win enough games this year to an
noy the best teams on the circuit.
Leonard has been working with
Rick Ferrell for the past few days,
tossing up the knuckler now and
then. 1t dips and darts like a snipe
In flight, and battles Ferrell al
most as completely as it baffled
the best hitters in the National
League and in the Southern AS
sociation.
UNPREDICTABLE PITCH
You Know, If you have followed
the career of Leonard, that AL Lo-
PEE, once rated as the best catcher
in the National League, refused to
catch Leonard. Lopez claimed that
no one, including Leonard, knew
how that knuckler was going to
break, and, things being what
they have been for along time on
the Dodgers, that was enough to
send Dutch back to the minor
leagues.
I'm glad 10 get with the Wash
ington club" Leonard said. "You
will at least know where you are.
Harris has his feet on the ground
most Of the time. That front Of
flee had Casey Stengel nuts most
Of the time. You'd speak to him
and he'd stare at you. Half the
time he wouldn't answer.
II won IA games for the Dodgers
in 1894, but, in 1895, I was used
as q relief pitcher. The follow
ing year I was released in July
and went to Atlanta, where I won
IA games. Last year was out sick
for a long time, but still won Is
games.
DOUBLE DRILLS
IT think I'll be ready for a good
year." Leonard continued. my
arm is strong, and I've had a
chance really to get into condition
the right way. I've thrown my
roller coaster a few times, and it
Is all right. They'll have to beat
me to convince me that I'm
wrong"
Bucky Harris will inaugurate
his system Of double drills today.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09

It Smoothness. 1t may become
the toast Of q nations Capital.
Youth in the Harris concoc-
Hon is represented by Ken
Chase, Joe Krakauskas and Phe-
bus. Age by AL Simmons. Monte
Weaver and Buddy Myer. Ex-
perience by Elon Hogsett, Joe
Kuhel and Rick Ferrell. The
intangibles are the breaks Of
fortune, without which nothing
can succeed. Everything must
be right If the Harris product
u to win popular approval.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
Three Quints Tied
For Boys Club Lead

Boys Club Fleetwings, Stewart
Brothers Photographers and
Georgetown Boys Club are tied
for the Washington Boys Club
130pound basketball league lead.
Johnny Poston's 13 points fea-
tlTed the Stewards, 45-to-18
triumph over Merrick B. c. last
night.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
Nick BOmbard '9'
To Hold Meeting

All Of last years members and
new candidates are requested to
be present tomorrow night at 8
o'clock when the Nick Bombard,
jr., baSeballers will hold their
initial meeting of the season at
1924 Florida Ave. N. E.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
Central Scores
Swimming Victory

BALTIMORE, March 9.-Cen.
trail High swimmers, Of Washing.
ton, D. c., were q little too much
for Baltimore Poly here yesterday,
winning a dual meet, Al to as.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09

age, added a
dash Of eX-
per1ence, and
out of the
m 1 K t u r e
hopes to con-
coct q victory
cocktail for
W as hington
fans in 1898.
L II q i u W
strength o f
yo tn will
give fire and
kick to the
cocktail. Age
a n d expert
anna r,,i11 riun
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
n. Y. Tracks May
Get Mutuels by 40

ALBANY, N. Y, March 9
U.NS0.-Mutuel betting in New
York State will be possible by
1910, under a resolution introduced
in the legislature today.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09

UNSO.-Latest move in the bat
tie Of wits between the New York
Giants and Cleveland Indians over
Bill Nowak found the rookie sec-
ond baseman back in the Cleve-
land fold today.
Dick Bartell was scheduled to
work out today and also to palaver
with Bill Terry over his 1888 con-
tract.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-With
First Baseman Lou Gehrig con-
sidering q $39, 900 final Offer and
Outfielder Joe Di-Maggio still re-
fusing to accept less than $40, 900,
the champion New York Yankees
today play their first full game Of
the spring training season here.
CLEARWATER, Fla.-Shortstop
Leo Durocher today was holding
out for the $12,500 salary paid him
last year by the st. Louis Card
inals. It Is believed an agreement
would be reached by Friday with
Brooklyn authorities.
PASADENA, Cal. - Only the
three holdouts were missing today
as the White Sox worked out here
today under the critical scrutiny
Of Manager Jimmy Dykes.
AVALON, Cal.-Chicago's Cubs
divided in two teams, today EN-
barked on the first Of five intra
camp games. The competition
was their 1888 inaugural so fal
as games were concerned.
ST. PETERsB URG, Fla
frankie FriSch, st. Louis Cardinal
pilot, today reposed in Dizzy Dean
and Lon Warneke his fondest
pitching hopes for 1893.
SAN BERNARDINO, Cal.-BiG
Ed Brandt affixed his name to q
Pirate contract, leaving Shortstor
Arky Vaughan the only unsigned
Buccaneer today. Vaughan Is ex
pected to agree to terms before
Saturday.
LAKE CHARLES, La. Gene
Hasson, Connellsville, Pa, rookie
today appeared to be Manager
Connie Mack's choice for first
base on the team that will repre-
sent the Athletics next season.
BILOXI, Miss. The Phillies
opened their exhibition season to
day against the New York Giants
Pete Sivess, Bill Ehrensberger and
Tom Refs were named by Manager
Jimmy Wilson to share the mound
assignment.
LAKELAND, Fla. 49, Manager
Mickey Cochrane of the Detroit
Tigers today faced the tough
problem Of squeezing into his
squad all the pitching talent he
has collected. Schoolboy Rowe
Tommy Bridges, Eden Auker
Roxie Lawson and Jake Wade are
back as regulars, Boots Poffen
berger and George Gill are two
promising sophomores and vet
eran Vernon Kennedy has been
taken on from Chicago.
NEW ORLEANS. Johnny
Allen, Cleveland pitching ace, was
on hand today to make his initial
appearance Of the season in uni
form.
Allen has been a consistent
holdout until President Alva Brad
ley Of the club offered him two,
year contract at $4,000 q season
BRADENTON, Fla.-Arrival OF
Outfielder Max West, who had
been delayed by the California
floods, completed the Boston Bees
roster today.
SARASOTA, Fla.-Batting OF
Leo Nonnenkamp, outfield rookie
from Little Rock, was the talk OF
the Boston Red Sox camp today
Arrival of Outfielders Joe Vosmik
and Ben Chapman gave to the
Red Sox, with Doc Cramer al.
ready here, the same outfield trio
that represented the American
League team in the 1885 all-Star
game.
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
LeOnArd,S Knuckler
BATTLES Rick FerrvH,
AddS POW,er to G11tfS
By FRANK "BUCK'' o'NEILI,

ORLANDO, Fla, March 9It may be that the Washington
Nationals will ride part Of the way to whatever they
achieve this Dutch Leonards roller coaster
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS

AT NEW YoRK-soIly Kreiger, 1S4.
New York, knocked out Stanley Hasrato,
I62. Yonkers, N. Y. ~. Joey Fontana,
1870, New York, decisioned Jimmy Lam
caster, 100, wilmington, Del. 8O. Julie
Hogan, 132, Mex Haven, Conn.,, out
pointed Tommy Fontana, 1873,
The Washington times., 1938-03-09
It's This
Way

BY FRANK BUCK" ONEILL
ORLANDO, Fla, March O..
Bucky Harris has taken three
jiggers of youth, equal parts Of