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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
 SWIMMING TESTS TWICE WEEKLY

The children who have been re- ceiving swimming instructions at the central Y. M. c. A. during the summer arc now being given weekly chances to pass their tests. On Tuesday mornings the girls are tested, and the boys on Friday after moons.
 The girls who passed their begin ncrs tests this week arc: Margaret Rein, Eunice Stokes. Mary zwick, can Swick, Evelyn Clumpus, Mary Mahan, Elsie Hicock, Lucille Cronk. Dorothy Straw, Beverly Schuster, Ruth Cameron. Lois Platt, Roma Gagncr, Patricia Hall, Patricia Crcan, Shirley Cole, Jane Stollar. Harriet Thompson. Girls who passed the swimmers tests were: Ann Scott. Ruth Wcymcr, Kathleen Riclly. Mary Byrnes, Loretta Con- lon, Gwen Petitjcan, Betty Dona- hue, Marie Flood. Eleanor 5eidcl, Helen Ryan and Mary Keanc.
 Boys who passed tho beginners tests are: Eugene Nalbant, Ray mond Coburn, David Hayes, and John Maher.
 The classes for girls will con- tinuc until September 2. This means that there arc six more classes this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
FLOCK OF BUSSES
 MAKE FINE SIGHT
Thirty-two, With State Police Escort, Find Way
 to Quassapaug

Thirty-two chartered buses, cs- cortcd by @ state motorcycle police man, plus several hundred private cars. formed the lengthy motor car avan which arrived at Lake Quas- sapaug in Middlebury Saturday morning at 10 o'clock while throngs of people stood on the highway watching the colorful procession carrying thousands of New Haven Seamless Rubber workers to the re- sort for heir annual outing.
 Men and women, boys and girls, made up the party of Elm CityiteS which proved to be the largest at the popular summer place this year. With ideal weather prevailing the group remained until long after six o'clock, enjoying bathing. dancing, and athletic contests of all sorts. Simultaneously the annual outing of the Naugatuck Chemical Go. was held with Partick Kelley and John AShc in charge. Softball, land and water games were played with valu- able prizes being awarded the wln- ners. Yesterday marked the debut of roller skating at Quassapaug. It will be repeated this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Irish Republican Club Aims to Break COP Czarist Tactic
STATE BAKERS
 PLAN OUTING
Two Local Men on Com. mittees-Meriden Gets
 Annual Event

Doughboys of Connecticut, who are members of the Connecticut Bakers Association, will observe their fourth annual outing We'd nesday, August r, at the Highland Country club in Meriden. Two Wa terbury bakers, Salvatore Spinella and F. w. Schneider, are members of the reception committee.
 Several hundred bakers are ex- pected to take part in the program which will start during the early morning hours with a kickers' ham, dicap in golf. Tn addition, there will be swimming, vollcy-ball, boc- cie. tug -of-war, and various other sports activities.
 Luncheon will be served from noon until 3 D. m. with dinner at 5 D. m. Max Walker of Hartford is to be the caterer. Dancing, and motion pictures of last years out ing will comprise the highlights of the program for the evening. The annual ball game between picked teams of the Allied Men and Bak- CTS will be the star attraction of the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Weekly Block Dance
 On Tomorrow Night
Plans Completed for Event on Farmount Street;
 Several Features Included in This Weeks Plans
WASHINGTON HILL

The location of the dance is satis- factory to the complaining resident, according to MT. Derwin.
 Outing
 The annual outing of the "45" organization of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society attracted almost 100 men to the Recreation Rod and Gun club yesterday. Hon. ored guests included Rev. David M O'Keefe, chaplain, Rev. John J. Dil- lon of Washington, and Rev. John O'Connor of Keyser's Island, South NorWalk.
 Edward Goggin was chairman of of the arrangemets committee, as- sisted by the captains of the vari- ous teams. Robert Irving was ca terer. The program included base ball, quoits and "45".
 A moment of silence was observed in memory of the late Sergeant John Phclan, an ardent member of the so- ciety until the illness which resulted in his recent death.
 Gambling?
 Police paid visit late last week to certain Washington Hill build ing, which, according to reports, has been scene of considerable gamb- ling during the past few months The visit" which was to offer warn- ing to desist, was made as resul! of numerous complaints from neigh bors. No further police intericr- ence is expected to be necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
SYMPHONIC BAND
 OFFERS CONCERT
Hartford Musicians to Give Free Program Wed-
 nesday Night

The first concert of the Hartford Symphonic Band conducted by An, gelo Conilgione and scheduled fo1 Wednesday evening at the Music Shell in Bushnell Park, Hartford, will offer a program of high order, one which 1t is anticipated will stir interest in the weekly presentations of this latest unit of the WPA Fed eral Music Prophet.
 Beginning at 8:30, the concert will open with the March Slave of Tschaikowsky, followed by Mas scnet's Overture to Phedre, the Fan tasie from Madame Butterfly Puc- cinD and the Ballet Music from De- libes' "Cappelia."
 The second half of the evenings program will be made up of selec- tons from Rose Marie (FrimD, the Suite L'Aresienne tBizeD which in- cludes four movements; Andante sostenuto Intermezzo Minuetto and Farandole. A Waldteufel waltz, Les Sircnes" and the Sibelius Tone Poem "Finlandia" will round out this first band concert.
 As with the previous Wednesday evening programs, in case of rain the band concert will be heard the following evening at the same hour Admission is free and chairs are available at a small fec while quan- titles of park benches supplied through the courtesy of the park de- partment await the early corners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15

Washington Hills weekly block dance is to be held az usual to- morrow night, according to an- nounccment today by Supt. of Parks James J. Curtin. Plans for the dance had been curtailed when g resident of Luke street had com- plained to the park department and the health department that the noise of the dance was a cause Of disturbance to an i'll member of the family.
 The dance will be held on Fair mount street, between Luke and Rye streets, from 7:30 to 9:30 and will be featured by band concert, song fest, and dance contest. William J. Derwin, director of playgrounds, stated today that the program will go forward as originally planned.
 Supt. Curtin was in receipt this morning of a petition containing more than 200 names of property owners and residents of the area in the vicinity of the proposed dance, asking that 1t be continued. The petition stated that not disturb anceS had been caused or would be tolerated. MT. Derwin stated today that the concert will start tomorrow evening at 7:30 anG continue to 8 o'clock. At that time the playground chorus, consisting of 100 voices, will render several A:ectlons, and from 8:30 to 9 o'clock the prize dance con- test will be in,swing. Entries are ex- elusive to residents of Washington Hill, to determine the champion couple. From 9 to 9:30 the regular dance will be held.
 All lighting effects and other ar- rangement are being made by the Washington Hill Community club, sponsors of the dances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
28 BOYS HOME
 FROM CLUB CAMP
Thomas ROsatO Chosen Best Camper in Boys
 Club Group

Twenty-eight boys returned home Saturday after spending a week at Camp Combellack, the Boys club camp in Middlebury. Thomas Rosato was chosen the best al-round camp CT in the group, Edmond LeClaire and Francis Bouffard were the swimming champions, and Louis Matarrazzo the boating champion.
 The campers last week were; Francis Rokc, Ted Spagnuolo, Louis Schiavonc, Joseph Mulliero, Michael Rossi, Aurelli Paladino, Frank Var solone, Paul VarleSe, Joseph Battlste, Roland LaPointc, Russell LaPointe, Edmond LeClaire. Mario Rinaldi Thomas Rosato, John Rinaldi, Wal lace Soucy, Roger Soucy, Gerald Soucy, Thomas Soucy. Francis Bouf- fard. Gregory Crotty, Louis Mata- razzo. Alphonse Schiavone and James Wallon The counsclors were Aphonsc Dambrosi, Mario Fusco and Edward Griffin.
 The following boys left for the camp today:
 Alfred St. Louis, Michael Rossi Aurelli Paladmo, Francis Roke Thomas Rosato, Antonio ZaSimo- vich Anthony Stere, William Pace Edward Holmes, Erwin Holmes, He bert Schlandcr, Henry Thayer. Jo- scph Descna. Raymond Couture, Wilfrdc Couture. Roger Couture, Gregory Crotty, Victor Ford How afw Ford, Leo Bcland. Robert Shepard. John Spring, Ralphy Ros- si, Counsclcre Michael Haddad, Frank Kustas. William Hardy, AL phonsc Shuliz and Albert RofSky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15

was anything but harmonious, I thought. And Mr. Upson's lawyer like method of reading the vote that the town committee passed at a previous meeting in reference to whether they wanted 32 town committeeman or 18 in answer to Town Committeeman Galvin's re- quest as to whether the town com mittee for 32 or IS. MT. Upson finally admitted that the figures added up to g, but he seemed very reluctant to admit 1t. An- other thing I noticed was that the papers printed tha the vote of confidence extended to MT. Upson was unanimous, which was erroneous because the vote was not counted and if 1t 1t were 1t would not have been unanimous. If that is harmony, and these are the true facts, don't know what harmony is. In my estimation the Republican party has for years been in the doldrums because of double dealing and sellouts by in- dividuals and cliqucs and until such cliqucs are dealt with harsh ly by the rank and file of the Re- publican voters their never will be harmony or q real Republican party by the people, for the pco- pie of Waterbury.
 T dare write the true condi- tions prevailing in the Republi- can party at the present time, be- cause am obligated in no way to any clique or individual in the Re- publican party and have no de- sire to be 6 candidate for office and would positively decline the offer should 1t be extended to me in either coming state election or the city election next year. My objective is to sec real Repub- lican party for the benefit of the public of Waterbury and not for the benefit of a group or clique. The public of Waterbury are fed up on such conditions"
 JOHN McHugh,
 President, Irish Republican Club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
Great Fire Expert! Death of Robert T. Hurley Removes Former Off, cial Whose Knowledge of Combustion, as We'll As Human Nature, Was
 Probably Most Extensive
in State

ford he had specially built "smoke house" in which his ex- perimental ideas were carried out. We were there with him; we ex- perimented with him, and we timed the combustion on the vari- ous articles to which the match had been applied. He loved the study of fire, and he slept with his subjects always in his mind.
 Don't blame the cigaret," he often said, "charge the fire to where 1t belongs, carelcssness the cigaret Is all right; it's the care- lcssncss of the smoker who brings about the fire"
 Mir. Hurley became the con- missioner of state police in 1927. He was a sticklcr for detail; every act of the Investigating officer had to be written down, and copied in typcwrltten form for whatever use might be made of 1t later. The same custom is in effect to- day. He 1t was who practically built up the department. Of course he had the assistance of some others of the department, but 1t was his ideas and suggcs- tons mainly that brought about the general routine of the force as in operation to this day.
 MT. Hurley los this job because he happened to be Republican. After that he was picked ID by the National Board of Fire Under writers as an investigator. Since then, he was called to Canada to investigate a seminary fire which cost many lives; he was detailed to Maine to investigate the great fire up that way a few years back; and last spring assisted in the in- vcstigation of the two mysterious school fires in Bridgeport. MT Hurlcy's time on the burning of one of these buildings was cor roboratcd by one of the boys later arrested for starting the fire.
 We could write and say much more concerning MT. Hurley. He was with us here upon numerous occasions in the various investi- gations conducted by our office. In all of his examinations, ne never acted as the bully" but was kind and extremely consider ate in all of the questions he asked.
 Many persons served time in state prison and jail as n result of the activities of MT. Hurley. But no one can ever truthfully charge that any manufactured evidence was used in the trial of the case. MT. Hurley never believed in the third degree, so-callcd, but he al- ways felt n heart to heart talk with m accused accomplished more in the end. He was soft spoken, gentle. and kind to all he interviewed. and this applied to suspects as well as the general run of witnesses.
 The state of Connecticut lost when it let Bob Hurley out in the way it did. not that he should have stayed as commissioner, be- cause that is a political job, and Hurley knew this when he moved from the ranks into the higher position.
 But we have felt from the be- ginning he should have been in- stalled as state fire marshal.
 Bob Hurlcy's real worth was only known by few of us, per- haps. We'll bet that even on his sick bed. he was thinking of the past, and muttcring to himself he could die peacefully with the knowledge he had never been guilty of false testimony against those he had to appear against.
 We shall surely mourn him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
LARGE ESTATE
 IS FILED HERE.
John J. Macauley Had Large Real Estate Hold
 ings in Bunker Hill

Inventory of the estate of the lat John J. Macauley, contractor ana alderman, showed value of $97,342.30 when filed with Judge Dennis J Slavin in the probate court. MT Macauley, who died May 25th at the age of 89 years, retired in 1911 and devoted his time to development of the Bunker Hill section.
 Stocks formed large portion of the estate, $25,450, and mortgages amounted to $38,471.
 Cash in the estate included: Wa tcrbury Savings bank. $728.55; Co., lonial Trust O., $l37.l3; Colonial Trust Co.,, trust account, principal. $3, ,293. .40 income, $l ,237 82; dividend check, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co, $14.13; life insurance policy payable to the estate, face amount, $2,5oO; post mortem divi- dcnd, $14.33.
 Under miscellaneous were listed the following items: Household fur. nature and effects, $255.50; jewelry SIP; automobile. Q928 Franwlin modeD $82; saddle horse, $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15

Celebration of the anniversary founding bury Swiss society attended delegations this state New York and New Jersey and two charter Rudolph Killer, of Derby Emil Lndermann, guests honor at the Mddebuy outing at the Alpha
 Adoh Good of New Emil Weyermann president of the cu The history accomplishments of the Swiss in this country addresses.
 The Swiss consul at New from the executive attended bring greeting from the national provided by the Swiss table competition a variety of entertainment
 Alfred Dresch general committee John Meier has charge of the shooting gallery chairman Of the reception committee Paul Kiessng Adam Mrs Armand schaer were in charge of the luncheon
 In the above included left president Emil Linderman, Mr. Lindeman and MT. Killer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
SMITH BACK
 IN WASHINGTON

Congressman J. Joseph Smith of this city. accompanied by his exec utive secretary. Gerard Harrington. left today for Washington, D. C., where he will remain for several days. Rep Smith was called back to Washington on ofiicial business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
BRIDGE CLUB IS DUFFY

West Warwick. R. I. UP)--An unusual bridge club iA that of the eight Duffy girls" sisters whose nges range from 38 to 6b and who live here and in Holyoke and An- dover, Mass. Only one of the sis ters is unmarried They meet for bridge about once each two months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
"RAMBLE IN ERIN"
 ON SCREEN TONIGHT

A thrcc-rcel picture, "A Ramble Tn Erin, will be shown in the "Y' lobby tonight. The films are pro- vidcd by the Harrington Travel bu- rcau of the Cunard White Star line They are interesting and of educa tional value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
DEER BECOME TOO TAME

Sault Ste Marie, Ont. (UP)-Deer living in the bush near here are de- moralizing hunters. They have be- come so tame and friendsly that the more tender-hcarted hunters declare they won't have the heart to shoot them when the hunting season opens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
LEBANON-SYRIAN
 CLUB HAS OUTING

Several hundred persons from various sections of the state attend cd the second annual outing yester- day at Union City of the Waterbury Lebanon-Syrian American club. Na- tives of the Syria and the Lebanon region were among the entertainers.
 Music was by Harry Cashin's quartet and Miks DeVito's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-15
COMMUNITY YOUTH
 COUNCIL TO MEET

A meeting of the Negro Community Youth council will be held at 8 O. clock at Pearl Street Neighborhood house with Miss Annie Nesbitt, lead CT of the group, in charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-08
WALLACE BEERY STARS IN EPIC
 DRAMA OF WEST
Plays Outlaw of sos 1T Bad Man of Brim-
 stone" at Capitol

Epic saga of the West and the story of how law and order SUD- planted the reign of the six-gm, The Bad Man of Brimstone,7 star ring Wallace Beery. is now at the Capitol.
 Famous for his portrayals of bad man roles, Beery, as leader of a gang of outlaws who rule the town of Birthstone, is offered one of the finest opportunities of his long cinematic career.
 Filmed against scenes of rugged grandeur in the Zion National Forest of Utah, "The Bad Man of Birthstone" is the story of gang ster of the sos whose reign is in- terrupted when he discovers that a stranger who is attempting to clean up Birthstone is his own son
 The part of the son is taken by Dennis O'Keefe, Metro Goldwyn- Mayors newest discovery. OKeefe falls in love with the daughter of Brimstone's crooked judge, Vir- ginia Bruce.
 Directed by J. Walter Ruben, the picture boasts one of the larg- est and most impressive support ing casts of any major Western production in some years.
 Occupying prominent spots in the picture are Joseph Calleia Lewis Stone, Guy Kibbee, Bruce Cabot, Cliff Edwards, Quinn Will Hams, Arthur Hohl, Robert Gleck- Ter, Noah Beery, Scotty Beckett and nearly dozen other equally well-known players.
 Romance, comedy and gripping drama blend swiftly in the action of the production and the roar of six-shooter begins and ends it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-08
NORMA SHEARER
 OUT OF PICTURE
Star Rejects Role of Scar lett O'Hara in Gone
 with the Wind'

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 8.-Norma Shearer has rejected the role oi Scarlett OHara in Gone With the 1 Wind"
 I In declining to play the most controversial role in the history ot the screen, Miss Shearer said she was lowing to the wishes of her fans.
 In statement Miss Shearer said:
 q have decided I should not play Scarlett I am convinced the ma jority of the fans who think I should not play this kind of a char acter on the screen are right, and I appreciate the interest they have shown.
 No Deal Made
 q have .advised MT. Mayer and MT. Selznick of my feelings in the matter so that they should not consider me for the part should the Metro -Golowyn- Mayer d cal wit h Selznick go through"
 Miss Shearer's statement revaled for the first time that no definite arrangement has yet been made be- tween her studio and David O. Selznick, who owns the screen rights to the famous book, for pro- duction of the picture. Stirs Comment
 Her statement immediately launch ed speculation here as to whether Gone With the Wind" ever will be made in picture form.
 Recent announcement that Miss Shearer would play Scarlett and Clark Gable the role of Rhett But Ter brought the largest volume of opinions, pro and con, in years. Many fans in the South express ed themselves against Canadian woman in the role of the fiery Southern belle. Miss Shearer was born in Montreal. She returned recently to the screen in Marie Antoinette." her first role since the death of her husband, Irving Thalberg, in the summer of 1886
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-08
MORRIsONs LEAVE

Mrs. J. F. Morrison, Malcolm Morrison and Gaile left Saturday on the Baranof for Seattle where they will be for an undecided time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-08
By ADELAIDE KERR
AP Fashion Editor

Fur coats for the winter of 193a tell fashion tale of common sense.
 The recession and a spring strike of fur workers have focused the fun mart's attention on the more seri- ous side of life.
 Familiar pelts have been pro- cessed in new ways to produce smart coats at little cost. Many oi the new coats are cut on straight box lines almost long enough tc meet the hemline of the short skirts-a practical silhouette which adapts itself both. to casual ano more formal clothes. Finally, prices have been cut approximately 25 percent. a
 Among the new coats designed for the limited budget are a num- Der fashioned of processed 1amb- skin which it's designed ca Il "mouton" (the French word for sheep). The curl has been removed from the fur and the pelts clipped dyed brown and processed to re- sist water spotting. They resemble brown Alaska seal in color and beaver in depth.
 Skunk has come to the forefront this season and is being worked ("let-out" like mink) in collarless box coats and short jackets.
 Black Persian lamb, caracul and Hudson seal are among the stand ard pelts that promise to be lead- CTS. Brown Alaska seal and nutria also are in the picture.
 The seasons favorite utilitarian coat is longer than last years, hay ing been extended to within an
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-08
MOOSE OUT TO
 GRAB OFF 2ND
 HALF TONIGHT
Win Over Dou gla S This Evening Puts Paps
 Into Playoffs

Needing but one more win to sew up the second-half .Gastineau Channel baseball race for 1888, the Moose will meet the Douglas Island CTS this evening in what may well be the closing contest of the regu- lar season.
 Tonights battle at Firemen's Park will be a seven-inning affair, orig inally scheduled for July 19. Be- cause of early darkness, game time has been advanced one-half hour, to GOO o'clock sharp.
 Although mathematically capable of tying the Moose for the second half lead and forcing playoff previous to the Little World Series, y the Islanders chances are slim and they will likely save their top hurlers, Turner and Erskine, for the finals, sending Jensen to the hill tonihgt. Lefty Smith, who lasted quick against the Elks Sun day, is the Moose choice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-08

and confiscated the Nazi badge, Hitler's picture and various other party paraphernalia. She got them all back, however.
 And what did the Fuehrer say about these incidents" I inquired.
 "Oh, I think he was quite amused over them both"
 T notice you are wearing make up. I thought the Fuehrer objected to that"
 He doesn't mind a bit. He likes women to make the best of them selves. That's just story the Ger man women invented because they don't like makeup themselves"
 Does the Fuehrer take you into his confidence?"
 Well, he doesn't tell me state