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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
CITATION, GROSS
 FOR LOCAL FLYER
Lieutenant Kelsey to Re- ceive Decoration for
 Courage, Judgment

Lieut.. Benjamin s. Kelsey, of p Johnson street, has been awarded the distinguished flying cross by the war department for his feat of piloting blazing government plane to a safe landing at Wright field, Dayton, O., Dec 24, 1886. The de- partment cites Lieut.. Kelsey for outstanding courage and sound judgment"
 Though still a young man, MT. Kelsey is a veteran flyer. He made his first flight at 13 and piloted a plane when he was 15. The son of Mrs. Elizabeth Kelsey and the late Benjamin Kelsey, he is graduate of Crosby high school and the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology.
 In 1930 he completed course at the Kelly field training school, San Antonio, Texas, ranking among the highest in a group of 85 students.
 Lieut.. Kelsey was at one time aS- sociated with the Curtiss school later with the Colonial Air Trans port Go. He was one of the found- CTS of the Waterbury Light Plane club and an instructor for the club at Bethany airport. He has won several prizes in various aviation competitions.
 When he saved the burning plane Lieut.. Kelsey was en route from Mitchell field, Long Island, to Day. ton. He was about 1900 feet of the ground when the left wing of his plane burst into flames. Despite the darkness and the damaged wing he managed to make a safe landing and save the plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
FOSTER CHOSEN AS
 CHURCH CHAIRMAN
Acting Pastor of South Federated Church Elect
 ed at Annual Meeting
B |tcopyright. 1898. NEA Service, Inc. J.

Robert N. Foster, acting pastor of the South Federated church was unanimously elected chairman of the church committee at the, annual meeting last night. Practically every committee and organization of the church was represented. Mrs. Frank Hales was elected recording secretary. The financial report showed the church to be in good standing.
 Other officers and committees named were: Financial secretary, Miss Florence Dwyer; treasurer, Miller P. Dayton; deacons, Frank Snagg and Arthur Hansen; deaconesses, Mrs. Burton Walker and Mrs. L. J. Somers; chairman of finance, Mrs. Myrtle Lowrey; auditing committee, Elmer Rob- inson, chairman; Joseph Kneen, Charles Armstrong, David Gib- son; relief fund, Mrs. George Miller, collector, and Frank Snagg, treasurer.
 Pulpit supply committee, Irving Akins, chairman; Ira Markle, Mrs. Guy B. Winston; Miss Ed Mrs. Guy B. Winston; Miss Edna Wightman, David Gibson, Fred Jackson, F. Henry Payne, Thomas White; publicity, bulletins, Robert Sturges; bulletin board, Thomas Albone; newspapers, Mrs. Marion Robinson; house committee, Mrs. Herbert Edwards, chairman; Mrs. Fred Finke, Mrs. Fred Benson, Mrs. Charles Armstrong; Mrs. Thomas White, Mrs. William Adams; religi- ous education, Rev. T. L. Crosby and Rev. Robert N. Foster; program committee, Mrs. James Miller, chairman; friendship committee, Mrs. George Snagg.
 Committees
 Music committee, Miss Gertrude Snagg, chairman; Harry Terrell, Mrs. Ella Wooding, Miss Edna Wightman, Mrs. Fred Benson, Ray mond Markle; flower committee, Mrs. Harry Humiston, chairman; Irving AkinS, Mrs. Marion Robinson Miss Grace Mckinley, Frank Will son; ushers, Miller P. Dayton, chair man; Thomas Albone, Jack Line berg, Harvey Richardson, Jack Carlson, Frank Snagg, Robert Schaff, Charles Streever, Arthur Hansen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Girl Scout Troop
 May Be Organized
Parent Teacher Association Advocates Movement; St.
 Michael's Ladies' Aid Welcome Six New Members
WATERVJLLE Mrs R. W. Henon-l7S6 Thomaston Ave.-TeL S-5462

Waterville, Feb. 9-The Water vile Parent-Teacher association held a most interesting meeting yes- terday afternoon in the gymnasium of Sprague school. A special feature was the observance of Founders day. Mrs. A. E. Brown, past presi- dent of the Bunker Hill Parent Teacher association, addressed the meeting on the subject of Parent Teacher Ideals"
 The Bunker Hill association has sponsored a Marionette club for the children of the Bunker Hill school, and Mrs. Brown displayed two types of marionettes which the children had made. She also showed a pie ture of the Bunker Hill school fife and drum corps, which was another project under the sponsorship of the Parent-Teacher group.
 Mrs. Ralph w. Darlington, presi- dent of the Waterville Parent Teacher association, was in charge of the meeting and reports were given by Mrs. Louis Willard, Mrs. Lester Niven and Mrs. Sidney Henchel concerning various recrea- tions for the young people of the community. It has been decided to organize Girl Scout troop, here in Waterville, which is most worthy cause, because previously all girls have had to go to Waterbury, when they desired to take up girl scout work. Mrs. Neil Bradley was chosen to have charge of the Brownies, which includes girls between the ages of seven and ten years, and Mrs. Napier Lorraine, past preSi- dent of the local P. T. A., will be the leader of the older girls. Com mittees will be chosen to assist, and further details decided upon in the near future.
 At the conclusion of the meet ing refreshments were served, which included a birthday cake, in com- memoration of Founders day. The committee in charge of serving in- cluded Mrs. Lester Niven, Mrs. AL fred Kenny and Mrs. Ralph Bates, and the table decorations were the Parent-Teachers colors, blue and yellow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
n The Quints' Own Winter Playground
(By NEA Service)

Callander, Ont, Feb. 9.-To any, one who has seen the Dionne quin- tuplets at play in the winter won- derland around the Dafoe Nursery, it is clear that they are going to be expert at the characteristic sport of their native north country.
 Right now, of course, the quints are just going -on-four, and they show a trace of clumsiness in their first efforts to use skis, toboggans, and snowshoes.
 But the way they take to them, and the evident pleasure with which they romp in the snow un- der sub-zero conditions, promise later expertness.
 Five shiny two-seater toboggans have helped enliven the winter sports program at the nursery this winter. Light in weight, the glrlS have had no trouble dragging them to the top of the six or seven foot incline built inside the play yard. They quickly picked up the knack of holding fast to the ropes and to each other.
 Annette was the first to learn to steer the toboggan in a curve af- ter leaving the chute. And the very next trip all were trying it, making progressively sharper curves at the bottom.
 The toboggan chute is built with two parallel ramps, one cleated for climbing up, and the other smooth and snow-covered for the thrilling descent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

This and that. Joe Cavanaugh, hustling insur- ancer caught the ManhatanCity College hoop fracas in New York the other evening" It was battle between the Irish and Hebrews and the 11th man on the floor hannened to be a Swede Mrs. Fred Sagnario of 957 Bank street has been discharged from St. Marys Hospital with her baby son. her second male bundle from heaven She's the former Sophie Witkowsk The girls of the Royal Academy of Haidressing are contemplating spon soring show April and are in dire need ot piano TOT rehearsas If Tower reader would like to help the gals either bv donating or oanng piano it would be deeply appreciated Just give Amelia HoWls Winston call at the Academy and the trucker will call.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

William Heaney was in charge, as- sisted by Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs John Byrnes and Mrs. Joseph Mon tambault.
 Those who attended included: Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Charles Wittrich, Mrs Leonard Gaugler, Mrs. John Bren- neis, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Louis Dadario, Mrs. William Dunlavey Mrs. Claude Stevens, Mrs. Harry Truelove, Mrs. Ernest Montambault Mrs. Arnold Keith, Mrs. Joseph Montambault, Mrs. Francis Whalen Mrs. M. J. Malia, Mrs. Sarah Cal Ian, Mrs. D. M. Sullivan, Mrs. Jo- seph Bunterman, Miss Josephine LaChance, Mrs. Emma Moran, Mrs William Rooney, Mrs. George Cog gins, Mrs. Joseph Seery and Ms William Heaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Spencerian versus Palmer.

Spencerian Palmer. Gone is the art or penmanship. The modern trend is towards speed ana
 mechanical contrvances replacing the use ot the hand and in writing letters and numerals It wasn't so many years ago. though that the fine art o penman ship was one cultivated every side The boy or girl who could produce fine even of egble sentences was praised to the skies. His her future was assured
 And the best writers in the school would vie for prizes and turn out magnificent proofs of their ability ex- pressed either in Straight writing in some fantastic design all produced with pen and ink. The American Institute of Graphic Arts endeavong to recreate in terest in penmanship and right now has an exhibit of cagraphy wrting in the superiative degrees in the British Building of Rockefeller Center This exhibit D. m. until February 26 Frederic Warde, inter- nationayknown type designer and caligrapher says, "Cagraphy may be defined as the writing ot person who has trained his hand his eyes and his judgment to write habtually according to a rational method ."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
CHURCH GIRLS
 STAGE SOCIAL
LOurdes Children of Mary Plan Entertaining PrO=
 gram This Evening

The Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Lourdes church will have a Bingo party for the mem bers and friends this evening at 8 o'clock at the parish hall.
 The committee in charge made final arrangements for the party at a special meeting the other evening. The committee in charge includes:
 Gertrude Rosa, Molly Summa, Candita Mazzarella, Rose Culotta, Dolores Paoloni, Lena Calvo, Grace Lasprogata, Eleanor Juliano, Mary Mazzarella, Carmela Petricone, Jo- sephine Vanni, Angeline Mazziotti, Angeline Perrotti, Carmela Biscon- ti, Anna Bova, Josephine Pettinicchi and Louise Petro.
 A large attendance is expected.
 Members of the Children of Mary Sodality" will participate in a Procession Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes church at 7:30 p. m. After the Procession Sermon will be given by Dominican Father. The occasion will be to celebrate the Feast Day of "The Appariation of Our Lady of Lourdes."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
PASTOR AND WIFE
 GUESTS OF CHURCH

An illustrated lecture on their trip to Australia last summer was given at the West Side Hill Method ist church last night by Rev. and Mrs. John c. Walker. The program marked the first of series to be presented at the church.
 MT. and Mrs. Walker were pre- sented to the audience by John Cole, president of the Young Peoples so- ciety at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
N. Y. WOMEN ASKS
 $5O,OOO DAMAGES
Connecticut Company Co., Defendant in Action
 Filed Yesterday


 Two New York women yesterday filed suits in the Waterbury Superior Court, seeking damages totalling $50,000, with the Connecticut Com pany and the Yale Auto Parts, Inc, of New Haven, named as defendants.
 Each of the plaintiffs seeks $25 ,000 damages for injuries allegedly sus- tained in an accident at Ives Corner, Cheshire, September 25, 1887. The plaintiffs are Elsie Eckhardt, do- mestic servant, and Gladys Ormond, a saleslady.
 The women were riding in a vehi- cle owned by the Yale Auto Parts, driven by Louis Isakoff, which col lided with a bus operated by s. T. Tarha.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Henry Gartzman, rotund and jolly proprietor ot the J. J. Liquor store South Main street has one ot the oldest hobbies record Henne is not phllatel ist or scrapbook addict He goes in for collecting samples of miniature bottles ot liquor, put the Dotues
 st he filled and sealed His endeavors to date have netted him about 500 nps equivalent to 600 bottles, both domestic and imported stock Some of his coec- ton has come from all corners of the world Henme conceived the hobby after dealer friend in New York City proudly showed him his collection of bottles which ran into the four figure column and for which he turned down 900 cash offer It just goes to prove that nps are costly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
WOODBURY MAN
 DIES IN CRASH

Benjamin F. Kicker of North Woodbury was fatally injured yes- terday afternoon when his automo- bile was involved in a three-car collision at South Deerfeld, Mass He died last night at the Franklin county hospital, Greenfield, Mass.
 MT. Kicker left Woodbury yes- terday for Bradford, Vt., where, he planned to make his home with his brother, Ira O. Kicker. He had been & resident of Woodbury for some years. and for a time operated an ice company. He is survived by his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Personnel Increased

The Ladies' Aid society Of St. Michael's church held a monthly business meeting Monday night in the parish hall of the church. Mrs. George Goggins, president, was in charge, and six new members join ed the society, namely, Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Mrs. John Brenneis, Mrs. Claude Stevens, Mrs. Harry True love, Mrs. Ernest Montahmbault and Mrs. Arnold Keith.
 It was voted to hold a social Monday evening, February 21, when Mrs. Joseph Seery, general chair lady,; Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Mrs Leonard Gaugler and Mhs. Joseph Guraerman will be in charge.
 Following the business of the eve ming, social hour and card games were enjoyed and lunch served. Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Enpassant . . When Arturo Toscanini appeared on the stage at Carnegie Hall Monday night to conduct the NEG orchestra the audience in spontaneous gesture o enthusiasm rose masse and cheered and applauded for minutes until the conductor finally raised ms oaton thovens first and ninth symphonies =: Twenty-Five hundred Catholic Boy Scouts of the archdiocese o New York celebrating the wentyeighth anniversary Of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America paraded down Fifth avenue last Sunday, later attending Pontitlt T vesners and solemn benedicon at St. PatrckS Cathedral
 At regular Press Club meeting the other day Mrs. Frankyn D. Roosevelt said she was in favor of the ds- continuance the custom of tipping and suggested the to ones bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Editor, Tall Tower Topics: In your column

Editor Tall Tower Topics: In your column of Jan uary twenty you raised question as to the identity of Howard E. Johnson. He was born June 2 1887 in Waterbury Connecticut should think he would be somewhat locally known. The following are some of his songs: Ireland Must Be Heaven; "VVhat Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For!; srThere's Broken Heart for Every Light on Broad way; 'Everything's Made for Love-; I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream; When the Moon Comes the Mountain; Feather Your Nest I Cry Myself to Sleep Over You" "Oh Those Sunday Drivers and Dew, Dew Dewy Day. With all good wishes Yours very truly,E. c. Mills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
THE PICTURE SNAPPED OF MOTHER

I'm gazing at the picture snapped of mother When I was child of ten. As gaze adoringy at the sweet face before me Seems to be with me once again. caught the twinkle in her eye AS she leased, now make me pretty!" As if I even had to try.
 Why she had angelic beauty. I caught the smile that solaced me In every childish misery. even caught the stray sweet curl That on her forehead proudly twrled. I see all that was wonderful, lovable about her: It's my most priZed treasure The picture snapped of mother.
 HELENA LIBEL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
TAP TIT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Come and tap it as you go On the light fantastic toe! Tap it out in accurate time, Three quarter, duple compact as rhyme. Now the tap changes to syncopaton, Uneven rhythm improves the gyration. Tap-tap, tap-tap just watch those feet! Forward backward, in circular pattern neat Steady regular, just an animated jog, Lightly, skmmingly, a genteel clog =. Brisk tapping steps that all but speak, How many taps does tapper tap Ill week! Come and tap it as you go On the light fantastic toe!
 --En Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09

Wonder if it's so. Every time lOng-shOt rOmps home at some one of the countrys pari-mutuel race tracks these days there's story about the lucky cashier
 He sells the wrong ticket and the customer refuses to accept it. So the cashier must make good. But To and behold the horse whose number was mistakenly sold rOmps home the winner and pays off in three figures he did at Santa Anita last week and down at Hialeah some weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
Bridge Tourney Ends

The Tuesday afternoon tourna- ment of the Waterville Cornell Bridge club, under the supervision of Mrs. John Moriarty, came to a close yesterday, with the following scores: Top scorers, north and south, Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. R. Ward Menion, 36; Mrs. Will liam Dunlavey and Mrs. Joseph Seery, tied with Mrs. Joseph Mon- tambault and Mrs. James Largay with 30 1-2. East and west, Mrs, Ralph Grain and Mrs, James Dun can, 371-2; Mrs. Thomas Wagner and Mrs. Norman Cables, B 1-2. The official standing follows: Mrs. Edward Cookson and Mrs. Homer Senior, 191; Mrs. Thomas Wagner and Mrs. Norman Cables, 183 1-2; Mrs. Ralph Grain and Mrs. James Duncan, 183; Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. R. Ward Henion, 179 1-2.
 Delegates to the Waterbury Coun- cil of Churches for 1888 from St. Paul's Episcopal church, appointed by Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector, will be William K. Warren and John I. CookSon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. Half-past one o'clock. 2. Republican.
 3. Delaware.
 4. Italian musical composer. 5. A bill or poster pasted or affixed to a wall or in any prominent position. 6. It should be dropped into the nearest mail box. !. Golden poppy. 8. William $. KnudSen. g. SOapstOne. 10 Switzerland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-09
PURITAN FACTORY
 REFLECTS WHITE

Edward L. White of New Haven was reelected president of the Puri- tan Mfg. Go. at the annual meeting of directors yesterday. Other off, cers elected are: Secretary and treasurer, Miss Mary F. Hennessey; directors, Alfred Meyerhans, Phil lip J. Hennessey, and John O. White, who was newly elected.
 Over 75 vessels of United States registry passed through the Suez Canal last year.
Evening star., 1938-10-20
c. W. Faces Easy Sailing T. Tries Ne,v LneUp Tits
Bruins, Twice Failing, Is Sure
He Will Toss L0nd0s Tonight

Bobby Bruins, barefoot boy from the
plains. gets another chance at Jim
Londos, former world rassling cham
pion and now self-styled international
champion. tonight in the feature Of
the flve matches on the weekly rass-
ling card at Turner'S Arena.
Twice Bruins has met the clever
Greek and twice been foored by him.
That was at the arena last spring
shortly after Bobby had become some-
thing Of local favorite during his
three matches with Orville Brown.
Many of the mat fans thought Bruins
had the edge over Londos in their
meetings and clamored for a re-
match. and Promoter Joe Turner,
always ready to bring together rasslers
who create minor uprisings. tried to
bring 1t about; but Londos wanted too
much money at the time and the
match had to be postponed.
Now they are back, however, and
some fast action is promised by Bruins,
who hopes to retain his high stand
ing in Washington by topping Londos,
who long reigned here as the best
drawing card.
In the semi-f1nal match George
zaharias will employ his villainous
tactics against Chief Little Wolf, the
Navajo Indian, and in another special
DR.. Len Hall. the Nebraska medico
who called himself the international
champion before Londos seized upon
Evening star., 1938-10-20

points to Mrs. M L. Bell and Mrs.
T. E. Schleuderburg, while winning
single point.
But three Of the Washington COM
binations all won three points, and
that was the match. Baltimore just
wasn't good enough. and won't be until
our neighboring town develops some
Youngsters. The Middle Atlantic last
week proved the relative strength OF
feminine golf in the two towns, when
two Washington girls fought it out in
the final.
Summaries OF yesterdays match:
Helen Dettweiler and Betty Meckley
split 1l2 to Ia with Mrs. E. Boyd
Morrow and Evelyn Marvin, Marion
Brown and Mrs. Walter Stokes won
point and dropped to Mrs. M. L.
Bell and Mrs. T. E. Schleuderberg Of
Baltimore; Mrs. L. G. Pray and Mrs
Myron Davy of Washington won 3
points from Mrs Jerome Sloman and
Gladys Greiner. Baltimore: Mrs. K. S.
Giles and Mrs. L. B. Platt of Washing
ton won points from Miss Effie Bowes
and Mrs. Harry c. Trace of Baltimore,
Mrs. G. F. Hussey and Louise Claytor
of Washington won points from
Mrs. Paul Darlington and Mrs. Ralph
Holman of Baltimore, Mrs. Y. E. Booker
and Mrs. N. J. Waldron of Washington
lost points to Mrs. w. H. Evans and
Mrs. C. c. Barr of Baltimore.
Today the same girls who played in
the two team matches were competing
in the Times Cup trophy affair at
KenWood. They are finished with
team match competition for this year,
and the Times tourney is one of the
last OF the big ones. 1t won't be long
now before feminine golf around
Washington will sing its swan song.
Ad Club Affair Billed.
Golf Committee Chairman w. Frank
Gatewood expects a record turnout
tomorrow at Kenwood for the annual
tourney Of the Advertising Club of
Washington. Frank has sorta stuck
his neck out, for he asked the boys to
be honest about their handicaps in a
QUESTIONABLE sent out several days
ago. Anyhow, the prizes will be
plentiful, and = dinner will wind up
the affair. Yes, Chris Columbus will
be there with his boys.
Evening star., 1938-10-20
CARDS FAVOR|TES
TO BEAT BOBCATS
Fate Apparently Hinges on
Pirro's Performance as
Tyro Quarterback.

Upon Rocco Pirro, the huge tackle
who has been shifted to quarterback
by Coach Dutch Bergman in des-
perate effort to halt general conversa-
ton in Catholic University huddles, in
which II players have been expressing
as many opinions, apparently hinges
the Cardinals chances against West
Virginia Wesleyan Saturday at Brook
land Stadium.
Admittedly disturbed over the in
ability of signal calling candidates to
fulfill the quarterback berth accept
ably, Bergman is relying upon Pirro
to solve the situation. Should he han
die the Job correctly Bergman feels
the Cards biggest flaw will be reme-
died.
Cardinals Fav0rites.
Despite the 27-0 shellacklng received
from Detroit, Catholic U. will reign a
favorite over the Bobcats. who have
scored only two touchdowns In drop
ping three of four games. Morris
Harvey swamped Wesleyan, $50; West
Virginia poured 1t on, 1915. and Du-
quesne won, 1870. The Bobcats only
victory came at the expense Of Davis
Elkins, 6-5.
Despite Wesleyan's weakness, how
ever, Bergman is not easing up in his
effort to mold the Cardinals into a
clicking unit. Al Calabrese and Wayne
Ambrose have figured in shake-ups,
with the genial c. U. mentor planning
to employ them as starting guards.
Bobcat Backfield Potent.
West Virginia Wesleyan nevertheless
has potentially dangerous backfield
men in Allen Mackey, Mede Mullen,
Clark Thurman and Eddie Meighan
and this quartet Is expected to figure
prominently in the Bobcats passing
attack. Outweighed and desperate,
Wesleyan doubtless will take to the
air early and Bergman is grooming his
defense to cope with the anticipated
aerial barrage.
Idle last week, the Cards have
rounded into excellent physical con-
dition and the renewed scrap for Jobs
has buoyed the spirit OF the squad
considerably Veterans, unimpressive
against Detroit, may be wedged out of
starting berths by eager sophomores.
with Bergman willing to gamble on
any player who exhibits talent.
The game will mark the sixth meet
ing between the schools. with the
Cards now trailing two wins against
three.