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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
POLl'S

Thrills, laughs and spills seem to be the keynote of Paradise For Three" which opens at the Loew Poli theater tomorrow. Laughs come from the plot of the escapade in the Alps. And spills are the re- suit of the ski jumps made by amateurs.
 The all-star comedy cast is head ed by Frank Morgan, Robert Young, Mary Astor, Edna May Oliver, Flor ence Rice, Reginald Owen, Henry Hull and Herman Bing.
 Most of the snow scenes for the film were made near famous Lake Arrowhead, where the company was on location for several weeks, dur ing which every principal was re- quired to ski.
 The story concerns rich capi- talist who wins his own contest for prize slogan and goes to the Alps for two weeks as prize. He pretends to be poor and takes his valet along to act as a rich man. His family informs the hotel that Morgan is actually rich, but they make a mistake and treat the other contest winner, Young, as the rich man.
 Young has been poor so long that he enjoys the mistake, and that's where the trouble starts. Miss As tor tries to vamp all three men, much to the dlsapproval of Miss Rice, Morgan's daughter, who joins with his housekeeper, Miss Oliver, to put stop to the whole thing.
 The picture was directed by Ed ward N. Buzzell, and Sam Zim- balist produced.
 Our Wednesday show is truly an outstanding one. This is not simply the usual double feature program.
 We are presenting two big fea- lures. In addition to Paradise for Three" you will see the latest rage, of Radio, Stage and now the Screen. He receives more fan mail than any star in Hollywood today. Who is he? GENE AUTRY, the Singing Cowboy. Millions of movie fans are clamoring for his pictures, which have become more and more popu- lar with each succeeding one.
 After much length, the manage ment of Loew's Poli, has succeeded in securing for three-day engage ment, Autry's latest and best pic- ture to date, "The Old Barn Dance. {"
 Current attractions ending their engagement tonight include Happy Landing" and Double Danger.
 Attend "Uproar Hour" at Loew's Poli every Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
CLERCYMEN GIVEN
 GIFTS AT SOCIAL
Purses Presented Fathers RiCcio, Looney at Parish
 Hall Testimonial

Rev. Alex Riccio of St. Anthony's church, Bristol; and Rev. Cornelius Looney, of St. Anne's church, De- von, were honored at joint tes- timonial last night in St. Lucy's parish hall, sponsored by the par ishioners of St. Lucy's church About 250 attended.
 Both priests were formerly sta- toned at St. Lucy's church as cu- rates. Each was presented purse Rev. Felix Scoglio, pastor, wished each a successful future at his new station, and praised abilities of both
 Other speakers were Humbert Mangini, Joseph Fava, Frank Mag zalupo, president of the parish's Holy Name society; Miss Rose Cire- si, president of the Holy Rosary so- ciety; and Miss Connie Ciaccio president of the Children of Mary sodality.
 Sodality members served and en- tertainment was provided by par iShionerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
STATE

Blonde Joan Bennett and black haired Henry Fonda present an ex- citing new romantic team in the stellar roles of T Met My Love Again, Walter Wanger's new TO- mantle drama which opened three day engagement at Warner Broth CTS State theater today.
 Make up your mind now that you will have to see this tender romance Every glowing, blushing moment of your own first love will come back to you as this beautiful story un- folds across the screen at Warner Brothers State theater. By all means put this picture on your muSt-See list.
 Handsome Alan Marshal, who made his screen debut in "The Gar den of Allah" plays the Suave inter- loper who invades their boy-and- girl romance and postponeS their marriage for ten years.
 Based on the Allene CorliSS novel, Summer Lightning" this excellent film casts Joan as romantic maid en of the jazz and f1apper era of 1927. Fonda is the mild young New England student whom she jilts for the worthless romantic Bohemian writer, played by Marshal. After a disillusioning marriage, Marshal is shot in a duel, Joan returns to New England, and after a series of dramatic episodes, is reunited with the girlhood sweetheart she has never ceased to love.
 Others prominently featured in the supporting cast are Dame May Whitty; Louis Platt, Alan Baxter and Tim Holt.
 The second entertaining feature on this program, fast moving thriller that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat every min ute, is Bulldog Drummond's Re- venge" starring John Howard and John Barrymore. .r
 Tn this picture of murder in an airplane, international spies, and stolen military secrets, the support ing cast consists of Louise Camp bell and E. E. Give.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

president, Carl D. olson; second vice president, H. G. Rice; third vice president, Hugh Loughlin; treasurer, Lewis F. Eastwood; secre- tary, Walter A. Woods; executive committee, William J. Latimer, Dud- ley B. Deming, Peter FitzHenry, Floyd Rasmussen, Raymond Per- kins, Leslie Barker and Andrew J. Cooney.
 It was announced that the 20th annual dinner of the association will be held March 30 at The Elton. Res- ervations will be limited to total of 250 persons. The principal speak CT will be Ozark Ripley, famous sportsman and writer, who once act- ed as guide for Jack London.
 The state fish and game board will patrol the East Mountain reser- voir, where many trout are, it was announced by MT. Cooney. Later the fish will be removed and dis tributed about the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
MERCURY MINE IN WEST RANKS
 THIRD IN WORLD
New Idria to Raise Out- put; Quicksilver Essen-
 tial Product in War
BY ROBERT L. SPENCER United Press Staff Correspondent)

United Press StaII COrreSpOuucHeJ
 King City, Cal, Feb. 8-(UP) = California has one of the largest quicksilver mines in the world - the New Idria, located deep in the Pacific Coast Range mountains 45 miles east of here.
 More than a million 76-pound flasks totalling approximately 38,- 100000 pounds of quicksilver have been produced at the big mine since it was opened in 1854. The mine is now sixth on the interna- tionai list for total output.
 The mines record for total out put of metal is topped by five other mines-the Almaden in Spain, the original Idria and the Monte Ami ata in Italy, the long-abandoned Huan Cavelica in Peru and the New Almaden near San Jose, just north of here, which was closed several years ago.
 Third in Production Now
 The great Almaden mine in Spain is shut down as result of the civil war. The California mines monthly output of 300 flasks (22,8OO pounds) of the metal is now exceeded by only the two large Ital- ian mines. Quicksilver, or mercury as it is more commonly known, has many uses. War would be impossible without the glittering metal, for each high explosive shell or bomb is detonated by small illuminate of mercury cap. It is equally as important in peacetime-for blast ing and large excavation projects involving use of explosives.
 It is widely used in mining for gathering up minute particles or gold in quartz mills and on dredges. It is used III manufacture of scores of medicines, ointments, dyes and paints. Dentists even use it for making amalgam filings.
 High officials announced that two more ore furnaces will be placed in operation, raising the monthly capacity of the mine to at least 500 flasks (3800 pounds. |. Two furnaces are now in operation at the mine.
 Discovered by Mexican
 The New Idria was discovered in 1852 by a Mexican proSpector. Shortly afterward the Mexican was mysteriously slain and num- Der of persons tried to gain pes session of the property. The wild scramble for the claim site in- spired Bret Harte to write his Story of Mine."
 Actual operations began i1s 1854 and have continued steadily ever since. From 1881 to 1886 under ground work was suspended be- cause the world demand for the metal was low and the price of quicksilver was way down" Sur face production of ore already mined continued during this slack period, officials said.
 Production at the New Idria reached its peak during the World War when more than 76,000 pounds, or an average of 1000 flasks of the metal, were mined each month.
 Many of the employees of the mine are direct descendants of miners who first worked the prop ertY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

Srr;no in Febr11arv Or in other words how does one spruce up the winter ensemble with toucn of Snrng? How does one tease the aded appetite? How does a gentleman make his patent pumps last out through few Big Apples Lindy Hops, and so on! How does lady patch and pep up Jaded chiffon or ber but now looks like six months later? How does housewife keep the fare going with Eggs Benedict for change try to suggest the Spring salad 6owl wh few slices of bitter cucumber and underszed tomatoes? In other words how does ignore the February doldrums with few feeble attempts to rush season couple of months away? One just doesn't. It may be Rose time in Pasadena and mimosa time in Miami but in New England it's just dull drab February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

Strictly confidential Mr. and Mrs. Ava Street. MT. and Mrs Raymond E. Shove and Mrs Joseph Smith are three-week ng-it in Miami Fla They've got thelr moneys worth from their bathing suits already
 MT and Mrs Theodore E. Kurtz of Willow Street are sending out of baby daughter born the first day of this month Chris Poulsen who wears clothes like Fifth Avenooer is affiliated with the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company ot Hartford ana doing very nicely by himself. Michael F. GoId1ar9 where he says lots of big shots are floating around
 Harry Brumaghin Jr, 2O-yearod son of Harry, senior former local resident buried this morning n LeedS N, Y He died Saturday after fve-days' illness
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
WOMAN LEAVES
 $lO,OOO ESTATE

An estate entirely in cash was left by the late Mrs. Catherine Schietfer, of Middlebury, according to an inventory filed in probate court. The estate amounts to $10,- 189.1O. Her will, filed yesterday, provides that her entire estate shall go to her husband, Jared
 A deposit at the Waterbury Sav- ings Bank totals $l,402.27, one at the Waterbury Savings Bank amounts to $8,397.38, and one at the Merchants Trust Go. totals $389.45.
 Mrs. Schieffer died Jan. 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

One of the largest matches of the season was presented Sunday after noon at the Waterville alleys, when six teams of the Foresters, repre- senting Torrington, Waterbury and Waterville met and fought for honors amidst the keenest competi- tion.
 The various courts represented, were, Court Washington, and Court Sadi Carnot of Torrington, Court Verdi No. l, Court Verdi No. 2 and Court Champlain, of Waterbury and Court Weich of Waterville.
 Grand Secretary P. J. Cavanaugh, of Torrington was in attendance.
 The results showed B. Cont of Waterbury to. hold high single, 139, while Court Welch of Waterville, captured the first two strings, losing the third to Court Washington of Torrington.
 The complete scores follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
LITTLE JENNY JONES

Little Jenny Jones you never knew, She could make pie and cook stew. She knew how to sew very fine seam, Could drive horse and even a team. She was popular back in those days Before prohibition and sunburn rays Before there was radio and movie stars, Rayon silk, cocktail hooks and portable bars. Little Jenny Jones could embroider rose, She was very popular, had several beaus. She could do eyelets, initials and French knots, Write a Spencerian hand without any blotS She played euchre and cribbage quite we'll, Her vocabuarly didn't include damn or hell. You might call her style bit frowsy, She said isn't it awful but never lousy ..s She could waltz and did the twoStep fine, Talked quite lot but didn't have line. Jennie Jones was attractive, belle, but say She'd never get hand today.
 Elm Elm,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
PerDet1la1 silence.

Perpetual silence. Adhering to a VOW he made in his youth, William (sient BiD Perry 76 of Audubon, that long ago that the girl he was marry tilted him at the altar for another Perry vowed never to speak until she returned So he has summed society ever since He prefers to be alone with his memories At different times during the last 27 years he has lived at the Audu bon county home. There he has separate room Perry has been faithful to his VOW, but recently he has been Often he walks two miles to town. Children greet him with a "Helo Bill" and heckle him, but Perry doesn't mind. He smiles mods and walks on. Perry has gone to church regularly On Sundays he nfods the suit that to have been his wedding suit and wears lout only Sundays. Until churchgoers came to know hm they greeted him but received no reply Silent Bll only nodded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

Jimmy Farrar mainstay of the Naugatuck swimming team has accomplished some wonderful work since Physical Director Fritz Klambt appointed him natatorum supervisor for the winter months His outstanding achievement was to teach young Bernard Oemcke seven-yearOld victim of infantile paralysis to swim in three lessons The joy this little fellow now experiences knows bounds and if Jimmy were to run for President tomorrow here's vote he would have sewed up. Other youngsters whom Jimmy taught in the last few months are Donald RadO, Raymond Bowling, Thomas Bradshaw, Kenneth Barrett Thomas Walsh, Albert Roth, Henry Martin, Jack StinsOn James Hack ett James Davis John Fratesi, Edwin Nage, Raymond Currier, David Smith, Charles Fratesi, Raymond Smith, Clifford TeepIe and Donald MacVicker All those lads range from to II years of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
E07 418 Al

At the conclusion of the bowling matches, the members and their friends journeyed to Foresters' Hall on Hanover street, where the mem berS of Court Welch, were host for the remaining afternoon and enter tainment which continued into the early evening. Music wes enjoyed, and refreshments served, under the direction of William Smith, Walter Clark and Arnold Keith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
SHARK SETS SWIM RECORD

Sydney (UP)-Skipper ". a grey nurse" shark at the Sydney acqua- rum, has made what is said to be world record by completing four years in captivity. During this time, the shark is estimated to have cov- cred 105, 120 miles swimming round and round--a distance equal to four times around the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
MAXWELL MAXWELL
 ENGINEERS SPEAKER

The monthly meeting of the Wa terbury section, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, will be held at The Elton next Tuesday. The speaker will be Maxwell c. Maxwell of Stamford, who will give a brief history of clocks and their manu- facture. He will demonstrate clocks, models, and show photo- graphs.
 About $15 a year is spent by the average driver for tires for his car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

Pest exchange. 7. .. We got the pestiferous little English sparrow from England but now we're even. We've sent them poison ivy. Several persons in Worcestershire recently developed queer skin ail- men the rash and blisters accompanied by much rri- taon and varying degrees of fever Local doctors about to give up the diagnosis when horticuturist of wide experience came along and announced that the victims had ivy poisoning We hope the British have better luck getting rid of this undesirable immigrant than we have had with the English sparrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
TEMPLETON AGAIN
 NAMED PRESIDENT
2Oth Annual Dinner of Fish, Game Group to Be
 Held March 20

Ex-Gov. Charles A. Templeton was nominated for another term as president of the Waterbury Fish and Game association at the monthly meeting of the organization last night at The Elton. Oficers will be elected March 2.
 Others nominated were: First vice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
DISCUSS CODE

President Patrick J. Fitzgerald presided at a meeting last night oi the Master Plumbers association The new city plumbing code was discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
Uptown and down.

Uptown and down. . The current drive slot machines of all kinds recalls the days when youngsters would wager penny in the corner store on the slot machine then in vogue. You dropped the penny in slot at the top and watched it pursue zgzag course down the bottom bouncing off brass nails under it had lodged in it's receptacle at the bottom There was usually one "5, couple of "2s the rest "1s You never lost because you always received cents worth at the very least. What you might buy those hard balls light for about fifteen minutes you got down to the molassey interior. Or you might buy cents worth of the little chocolate men so popular among boys at one time. Or perhaps it would be long licorice stick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

Elyria, O.-(UP)-"Your truck is on fire" shouted pedestrians as Den his Robinson sped through down. town streets. q know it" he yelled. I'm on my way to the fire station" i"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
Methodist Women To
 Hold Quilting Party
Pot Luck Lunch to Be Served After Work Period To-
 morrow; Rev. Oscar Locke to Address Bible Class
W AT RVILLE

Waterville, Feb. 8-The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Methodist church, will hold a quilting party tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank Wilson, 1784 Thomaston avenue. After the quilts are tackled, social hour will be enjoyed, which will include the serving of pot luck lunch.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion, will present a moving pie ture show tonight, at 8:30 o'clock, in the Sprague school gymnasium. The pictures will include the recent American Legion National Conven- tion parade in New York city and comedy reels. The general public is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

There were less than 30 mo- torcars in the United States in 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
FIFTH ACT

Westward the empire its way.
 The first four already past
 A fifth shall close the day.
 Times nobest offspring Is the last" So runs the famous poem long held to be prophetic of this world We're not quite of nob ity lately but it does seem Europe may be starting her last act. And the play is a tragedy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. l. MiSSOula.
 2. Jenny Lind. 3. Mrs. Rebecca Pollard Van Lennep.
 4. France and England. 5. A mixture of fine round- grained sand and water. 6. Harold L. Ickes. :. Twelve.
 8. 1886.
 g. Col. Heslry SArapnel of tho British Army. 10. Hamilton, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-08

The Everyman's Bible Class of Waterville held its regular meeting Sunday morning at the Grace Methodist church. Rev. Alison J. Smith was the speaker. The meeting was one of the largest yet held by the class. The Bible Class quartet rendered a special selection, as- sisted by Leith Morton at the piano, and Gift Butcher with the violin. It was announced that the speaker for the meeting on the morning of February 18th, will be Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor of the Congregational church, of Oakville.
 The Bible Class is making plans for a Father and Son banquet at the church, Saturday night, Febru- ary 18th.
 The speaker will be, Rev. Alfred Hansen, pastor of the Emanuel church of New Britain, Conn. Rev. Hansen is leader of a large Bible Class in that church.
 Monday, February Fist. Rev. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Congregational church, in Water bury, assisted by Mrs. Walker, will give lecture and also show moving pictures of Australia, taken by them on a trip last summer. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the entertainment. This meeting will be open to all.
Evening star., 1938-07-03
Proctor

Continued Prom Page B-%)
Evening star., 1938-07-03

Calendar of Liberty
Seems to Favor
One Month.
Bv Herbert HOIlander.

" I'LL the month Of July have
4 such a remarkable associ-
wv alton with the struggle for
liberty in the future 1s 1t
Evening star., 1938-07-03

the eyrie was the male incubating the
set of two eggs.
Our visits TO the nest were 80 fire.
quent that the incubating female
gradually became accustomed to our
presence and allowed us to approach
closer each day before taking wing
At last came the day when we were
able to walk up to her, being careful
to make no sudden movement, and
take a seat only feet away. At
first we were afraid to talk for fear
of frightening her. But. as she seemed
not to mind, we soon talked in 4
natural voice, laughed and even sang.
OTHER than watching us con-
" tinually, the falcon made no
move. After several days of this We
decided to see how much we could
get away with. BY moving slowly
and steadily, we shortened the dis
tance between ourselves and the bird
from to 4, and, finally. 2 feet.
She showed some nervousness, but
gradually became used to 1t.
Then we tried something new. TAX
ing a small twig we slowly advanced
it toward her and touched her upon
the head. She Immediately bit the
stick but after some persistence on our
part allowed us to stroke her head
with 1t. Soon afterward we were doing
Evening star., 1938-07-03

dropped after the stone. which 1t
caught just above the tree line far
below. She discarded 1t with evident
disgust and returned to the attack.
Any further attempts to distract her
with stones were Of no avail.
On another occasion in West Vir-
ginia Bill Wimsatt and . friend
observed an amusing spectacle in con-
nection with these birds. The follow
Ing page from his notes tells the story:
When we draw near the nest the
female. incubating at this time. left
her eggs and sailed out across the
valley, screaming with rage As she
went. This maneuver brought her
into . position directly over . turkey
vulture which was circling above the
valley. She apparently saw in the
buSsard q means Of venting her rage
upon US. She swooped down over
the back of the now very much
excited vulture. and as she passed .
leg shot out and clutched in the
feathers of the scared birds rump. She
siezed . great fistfull and rose upward,
releasing them contemptiously into
the air as she swung back to the
authors Of her rage. Needless to say.
the vulture lost no time in leaving"
7 IKE ourselves, duck hawks have .
playful side to their nature. At
Evening star., 1938-07-03

one eyrie. early in the morning, We
heard a fierce scream and saw the
male approaching with q small bird
clutched firmly in his talons and car
ried back at the tail In typical
peregrine fashion. The female new
out to meet him. and as she drew
near the male dropped the bird. As
it plunged earthward the female
quickly stopped upon 1t and caught 1t
in midair; then up she went at tre-
mendous speed and came swooping
into the eyrie with the bird. Such
q display Of power and aerial agility
we had never before seen at close
range and we were powerless to move
for fear Of breaking the spell This
midair transfer is the kind Of thing
that makes the reputation Of the duck
hawk
In the spring of 1895 one Of the
authors and q friend found a high
eyrie which could be visited without
the use of . rope A broad ledge led
directly to the nesting shelf; naturally
We visited the location ofen Strangely
enough, the female falcon was an
immature bird-that Is, she hadn't
yet acquired her full adult plumage
This was our only experience with
an immature hawk actually breeding
and we were quite surprised at our
discovery. Only once when We visited