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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
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CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Friday after noon session of the Cornell Con- tract Club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South Mrs. Arthur Grasso and Mrs. Theo- dore Weberson, 90 1-2; Mrs. John Kirby and Mrs. Alfred Bronsky, 85 1-2 and East and West: Mrs. M. Murphy and Miss Margaret Collins, 84 1-2 and Mrs. William Beusey and Mrs. William Meyers, 79.
 The standing to date is follows: Bronsky Kirby, PAS 1-2; Trembley- Buesy, PAP; Crooker -Driscoll, 237 1-2 and Finn-Byrne, 235 1-2.
 London has organized a women's auxiliary fire department,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
GAUGHAN-MEREDITH

Miss Satherine Meredith of Ham, ilton park announces the marriage Of her sister, Janice Meredith to Frederick Gaughan, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward T. Gaughan of Hill- side avenue. The wedding took place on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Johns church in Eessev, Conn. Rev. Samuel Budde perform ed the ceremony. Miss Sally Ehrhardt, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor and Albert Flamer was best man.
 Upon returning from an unan- nounced wedding trip, the couple will reside at g Arch street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

Miss Dorothy Brandt was hostess at a meeting of the Delta Beta Phi sorority at her home on Fails ave- nue, Oakville recently. Plans were discussed for the fourth annual dance of the group to be held on May 18th at Seven Gables Inn. Those attending were: Kay Lahey, Helen Gagnon, Helen Barrows, Kae Egan, Betty Brodeur, Alyce Kiely, Ruth LeCour, Claire Arcand and Dorothy Brandt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
DRISCOLL-LADDEN

The wedding of Miss Gertrude Bernice Ladden, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Ladden of Cherry street and F. Raymond Driscoll, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Driscoll of Wolcott street takes place tomorrow morning at o'clock at the Immacu- late Conception Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Thomas photo

Palmer, Mrs. John Lindsay, Mrs. Harold Manning, Mrs. Raymond George, Mrs. D. P. Gaines, Mrs. 0. H. Neuswanger, Mrs. Frank N. Hess, Mrs. William J. Wolff, Mrs. Herbert Smith and Mrs. Franklin NeWberY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

Mrs. Rose Jacovino was hostess on Wednesday evening to the mem- bers of her sewing club in the form of a kitchen shower in honor of Miss Terry Aldorisio who will be married on April 27th to Robert Jacovino. The members of the No Art sewing club present were: Mrs. Rose Jacovino, Mrs. Mary Pesce, Mrs. Lillian Mastracchio, Mrs. An- ma Topazio, Mrs. Carmela Trumfio, Mrs. Edith Constantion, Mrs. Nellie Abbanante, Misses Josephine Carlo, Connie Christiano, Cora Carlo, Mrs. Sarah Solomita and also Mrs. Louis Aldorisio, Mrs. Minnie Palanzio, Mrs. Carrie Palangio, Frances Pa langio. Ruth Miller, June Pesce, Nance, Lee and Evelyn Aldorisio.
 MT. and Mrs. Armand Guertin en- tertained at a testimonial dinner on Friday evening at the Franco Amer ican club in honor of Miss Adele Vaicaitis and Philippe Guertin who are to be married on Saturday, May 9th. A purse was presented to the couple. About two hundred and fifty guests were in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

Lionel Barrymore increased his farming activities yesterday with the purchase of three pairs of silver pheasants for his ranch in North ridge. He bought them from Andy Deyine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24

HUSBAND CHAUFFEURS STAR
 Husband Dr. Joel Pressman chauf- feurs wife Claudette Colbert to the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer studio, where she is appearing with James Stew art in Its 8 Wonderful World" Then he goes to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Engagements
DAVIES-GRIFFIN

MT. and Mrs. John F. Griffin of Wolcott street announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Ger trude Louise to George J. Davies, son of MT. and Mrs. Richard Davies of Waterville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Gertrude Ladden Is
 Honored At Shower

Miss Helen Ladden of Cherry street was hostess at grocery show CT given on Thursday evening in honor of her sister, Gertrude who is being married tomorrow to F. Ray mond Driscoll.
 Those attending were: Misses Ann Brophy, Jane Truelove, Marion Grant, Patty Kolack of Meriden, Dorothy O'Toole, Dorothy Vance, Jewel Wallace, Mrs. John Kerwin, Mrs. William Reilly, Mrs. John Lad den and Helen and Gertrude Lad den.
 A joint meeting of the entertain ment committees of the Canadian Legion Post and Auxiliary will be held on Thursday evening at the rooms on Bank street. Plans will be made for the church parade to be held by the groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-24
Coming Events
APRIL

APRIL
 April "A = Italian Republican league dinner. The Elton.
 April 27-Waterbury Choristers concert. Wilby auditorium.
 April 29-Sprlng festival fair First Baptist church.
 April 29-Franco- American club anniversary dinner. club hall. April 30-Waterbury Symphony orchestra at Buckingham hall. April 30--Lithuanian 0. w. Alli- ance "Moteru Sajunga" lodge 43 con ention duncheop and social at 48 Green street.
 The Women's Get-Together Club of the Third Congregational church will meet in the parish hall this eve- ming at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10

The bright little comedy that played Broadway sea- son or so ago. French Without Tears slated for filming and Ray Midland is coming over from London to have part Also in the film will be Ellen Drew, more less to you, she taking the part originally scheduled for Marlene Dietrich "Wuthering Heights" is making the and the footlights in biz way It ready for release and will be produced on the stage sometime this month with Edith Barrett as Cathy Merle Oberon is the screen Cathy Last summer some of the payhouses featured this play among them the Ltchfed players In the near future, as they say in the columns, Shirley Temple will be featured in Maerlincks "Bluebrd", but in the meantime another picture will be sandwched in between "Tle Little Prn- cess" and that "Helzapoppin" and One For the Money two fast going shows in New York that were sort of wetblanketed at the start Now both going like house. two houses are; both totally different and both excellent entertainment according to theater goers The other nj ght in radio quiz the definition O; movie trailer given something that trails or fol- lows the main feature though it is something to come; to the trailer the promise of something thrilling to come to others it is pain in the neck and one of the worst features of the movies "The Mikado," Gilbert and Sullivan masterpieces is now appearing in many forms in fact it is very much Mkado year. for you get it "hot in it's original form by the DOyley Carte crowd, and it's in the movies in technicolor =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
BOROUGH BANK REPORTS ASSETS
Commercial DepOsitors to Be Interested in Latest
 Statement


 Bank Commissioner Walter Perry, receiver for the defunct Naugatuck Bank & Trust Company, reported to superior court today that the total assets of the bank as of March 3l, 1899 are $3,66955, including cash of $3,631.15.
 Assets are confined to the com- mercial department, where all but five per cent of the original dep&sits have been paid off. The accounts of the savings department were paid almost 100 per cent before all sav- ings assets were iquidated.
 In view of the existing assets in the commercial department, there is good hope that dividends amouting to almost 100 percent of original ac- counts will also be paid off.
 The report, which will come be- fore Superior Court Judge Robert L. Munger on Friday, shows that the assets consist only of cash, $3,631.l5 and furniture and fixtures worth $38.40, for total of $3,66955.
 Total claims against the receiver ship include the remaining 5 per cent of deposits, amounting to $6,- 117.32, and other claims of $2,354 80 Expenses for the six months period covered by the report were $67.5O, $60.30 for insurance. The assets as of October. 1888, were $3,- 99097.
 The report lists unsecured loans with book value of $3,378.57, esti- mated value, $l00.00, but no ap- praised value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
BOARD TO FILL
 TWO POSITIONS
Work of Late Dr. P. T. Keeley to Be Divided
 Candidates Mentioned

Members of the board of health today were notified to appear at special meeting at 5:30 this after noon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Peter T. Keeley, city milk, food and dairy inspector.
 It was reliably reported that the duties of the post were to be split among two men, with the appoint ments going to Dr. E. E. Good- enough and Dr. Richard T. Gilyard. Dr. Goodenough would serve as milk and food inspector, and Dr. Gilyard, veterinarian, would be in charge of meat inspection and supervise the municipal abattoir.
 The salary for the post would be split, with each appointee receiving $1625 annually. The regular salary is $3250 for all the duties attendant on the office.
 Dr. Goodenough applied for the position last week, while Dr. Gill; yards application was to be filed to- day.
 State law requires that meat in- spection be in charge of someone who has studied veterinary work, hence the need for splitting the duties which Dr. Keeley performed for almost 40 years.
 The board was scheduled to fill the vacancy last week but no quorum was present and the regular meeting was postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
WHITE HOUSE HAD
 EASTER EGG GAME

Washington. April 10.-(UP).- Thousands of carefree children frolicked in the front yard of the White House today while President Roosevelt came home to study ominous reports from Europe.
 Under the bright. sunshine of a perfect spring day, approximately 50,000 children and their adult com panions will roll at least a quarter of million Easter eggs across the White House lawns before the egg rolling p.rty ends tonight.
 Mrs. Roosevelt, wearing her East CT ensembles blue wool dress and navy blue coat-played host ot the children. Accompanied by sevep- year-old Diana Hopkins, motherless daughter of Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins, Mrs. Roosevelt toured the grounds shortly before Il a. m., greeting the thousands of Easily arrivals and admiring the children's baskets, packed with brightly colored eggs, chocolate bun- nies, fruit, chewing gum and other edibles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
FRATERNAL.
 NEWS
Sheridan Council

Important meetings of the mem- bership ard entertainment com mittees of the Knights of Colum- bus, will be held tomorrow even- ing at 8 o'clock in the Columbus club, 1t was announced today by Grand Knight Thomas w. Scad- den. All members of these groups and any other members of Sheri- dan council, 24, K. of c. interest ed are urged to be present.
 The membership committee launches a drive for a degree class this week which will be ini- tiated into the order in May. The date for the first degree has been set for Tuesday night, May 2, at the Columbus club. The second degree will be conferred two weeks later and the major and third degree at the annual state conven- tion of the K. of c. scheduled to be held in Danbury, under the auspices of McGivney council this year.
 Chairman John McAvoy of the membership group requests that all members who have applica- ticns file them with him at to- morrow nights meeting,
 Plans of the entertainment com mittee call for sponsorship of . social and dance this spring, fol- lowed by several other features during the summer months. The group has number of activities to be decided upon at its meet ing and full attendance is re- quested by CO., Chairman McAvoy and 0. F. MalOney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10

Sea. Bulgaria's relations with Italy have been particularly close; King Boris is married to one of Victor Emmanuel's daughters.
 There has long been a section of European opinion which has held that it is in this direction, and not westward, that Italian ambitions are really turned. Is AL zania the first step?
 If so, 1t is not very long one in the military sense. Albania consists, roughly speaking, of two parts-the costal plain, and the ter- rifically mountainous interior. The Italians have occupied the plain and the coast towns. Their penetration of the interior will for the present have to be confined to the very few roads which the country affords, unless they can command the hom- age of the semi-feudal chieftains of the hill people.
 Italy in Albania is, however, a severe headache for the Greeks. While there are only mountain tracks leading from Albania into Yugoslavia, there are two fairly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10

good roads leading into Greece. And though the country is moun- tainous and difficult it is not as hard to traverse as the cruel gorges and sheer escarpments of the Albanian Alps in the north.
 Moreover, the Greek Army is nowhere nearly as formidable a fighting force as that of Yugo- slavia. If the latter were neutral, and especially if Bulgaria were to offer aid, 1t is just possible that Italians might make their way across the northern part of Greece to the Aegean Sea, and thus into Thrace, antechamber of the vital Straits.
 Nor is the reaction of Greece to Axis aggressiveness in any way certain. Her king is certainly pro- English. Her people do not like the Italians. But, on the other hand, Germany has been very busy commercially and diplomat ically in Greece. The visit of Herr Goebbels in Athens is cer- tainly not without purpose. The Greek dictator, Metaxas, is an ad- mirer of totalitarian methods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Court Verdi

Entertainers from ouL-of town will be featured in the slow to be given Friday night at Temple hall by Court Verdi, Foresters of America. DeVito's orchestra will play for the general dancing.
 Chief Ranger Michael Castaldi heads the arrangements commit tee which includes Louis Ricciardo, Felix A. Guarini. John Ciullo, Reno Benedetto. Anthony Beras- ani, Gene Leonelli, Camille D. Alessandro, Louis Filippelli, Joseph Tata, Nicholas DiCrisanti, Nich- olas DiPaolo, Dr. Saverio Cerullo, Joseph Genua, Joseph Raimo, John Cortesa, Ralph Pagano and Antonacci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Christians To Feel
 Hatred Of Dictators
Rabbi Wise, Forum Speaker, Warns of Singing "Eynm
 of Hate"-Quotes Late Pope Plus in Address

the fact that several hundred thousands of Jews in other lands are being oppressed, he remarked, saying that MusSolini already has ordered the Jews out of Albania. The United States is doing what she can for the refugees, Rabbi Wise commented, and England has opened up her borders.
 But the Jews will die for free dom," he added. "They will not live anywhere as slaves. It is better to die on your feet, than to live on your knees"
 Tn conclusion, with reference to Easter as "the Christian thrice holy day of days" Rabbi Wise pointed out that Jesus was a Jewish child and teacher of Jewish truths in the synagogs.
 "He lived, and believed and died as Jew-as Jews have always known how to die," he concluded.
 The speaker was introduced by Rabbi William F. Greenfield of Beth-El synagogue. William Boyd, tenor, sang "Alleluia."
 Father C0ughlin
 At one point Rabbi Wise made re- ference to Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, albeit without naming him.
 There may be some Roman Catholics here," he said, T ask them --who is nearer the truth, the late Pope Plus 11th, who said, 'Spiritu- ally we are all Semites, or that priest of the Catholic church in this country who is lending his help and support to Hitlerism at its worst?"
 The comment came just after Rabbi Wise had warned that Fascism will not limit itself to hatred of the Jews but will result in battle between Christians and "neo-paganism."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
STATE HYGIENIST
 IN LECTURE HERE

Miss M. Ruth Leggestt, state den- tai hygienist, will speak on mouth hygiene at meeting of the Parent Teachers Association tonight at 8 o'clock at the Mill Plain Union church. Annual election of officers of the association will also take place.
 Miss Leggett will show two films illustrating her subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Daughters of Italy

Daughters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest will conduct their eighth annual din- ner dance Thursday night at Waverly inn. Arrangements are also completed for the installa- tiOn of newly elected officers, to take place April 2S at Moose hall, with the Alma Claire Clark degree team officiating.
 In connection with the dinner dance, Mrs. Joseph Lombard is chairman of the arrangements committee which includes Mrs. Mary Nastri, Mrs. Domenic Mec- ca, Mrs. Patrick Porto, Mrs. Roland Ruggiero, Mrs. M. c. Stance, Mrs. Joseph Parizale, chief companion; Mrs. Samuel Pinto. district deputy; Mrs. Lud- wig CaroseIla, Misses Rena van- ni, Dolores Uaoloni and Olga Pi0la.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10

Warning that the hatred shown for Jews by the dictators will reach beyond to the day when >"neo-pag- anism will do battle with Christians, when Christians will come under the ban," Rabbi Stephen s. Wise, of the Free synagogue, New York, president of the American Jewish Congress, yesterday at the Second Congrega- tional church forum issued a plea for support by Christians of the Zionist movement, particularly in Palestine.
 Honest Man"
 The speaker credited Prime Min ister Chamberlain with being an honest man, despite some consider able blundering," saying that he didn't believe England will place Palestine under Arab rule, nor be "terrorized by Arab or Nazi threats" |"
 "The Jews have transformed Pal- estine into a land of peace and health and security" he said. Under them the holy Christian places would never be violated. Palestine should be a place where Jews can exist of right, not of sufferance."
 Outside of this problem, there lies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Captured John BroWI

Captured John Brown. Faded into the shadowy past the memory of John Brown whose famous raid at Harpers Ferry prelude to the Civil War, and
 was believed by many to have materially hastened the outbreak o that great conflict Nearly eighty years have rolled around since October 16 1859 when Brown and his small group of followers captured the U. S.
 Arsenal seized hostages several citizens and bade defiance to the armed forces who hastened to their rescue
 His plan to seize the arsenal and start negro uprising
 ended quickly in disaster Mlitiamen and citizens had resisted the raiders for several hours and there had been losses both sides before group of U S. Marines com manded by Lieutenant Israel Green, arrived from Wash
 ington. Using stout ladder battering-ram, the marines broke through the door of the engine house where Brown and his prisoners sheltered seized the rngleader, and ended the fantastic plan of the abo- tonst Colonel Robert Lee, later Commander n-Chief of the Conferedate forces, who had been hastily sum- moned to Hapers Ferry to take charge of affairs, was present at the capture Brown and his followers were subdued in final struggle lasting only three minutes
 Time was when the name of John Brown every ones lips, and he either praised saint or con- demned sinner, according to the conflicting view points of the period Following his raid he promptly
 tried convicted and hanged His final resting place is North Elba N Y where, reminiscent of oldtime song dedicated to his memory, "John Browns body lies amouldering in the grave" Log of the U. S. Marines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10

MT. and Mrs. Howard C. White of White Road have christened their daughter of March 30, Patricia Edith achieving remarkable recognition as musicians. George Genino, versatile pianist provides delightful humor well melodic moments. Sando Tacnel sax player futters many feminine hearts Verner Barone and his clarinet inseparabe Flavio Chchett pounds right into your heart on his drums Frank Chchett is bnation sax and clarinet player Bob Dibes delights with his trumphet to say nothing of Dante Gauppo on the trombone. For earul of music hear them at St. Johns church next Friday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Burns Club

Members of the Caiedonian club of New Haven will be guests at a Burns club program here April p, in Foresters' hall. John s. Pear son, president of the Burns club will be in charge.
 Winners of the clubs carpet bowling tournament will receive their awards. The entertainment program will include music by an ensemble, songs by Mrs. Hilda Meese of Springfield, sister of MT. Pearson and Robert and William Boyd. Colored motion pictures will be shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Todays AnswsTs te CRANiUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

1. Battleship Maine blown up of Havana, Cuba, 1898.
 q President Roosevelt takes oath of ofiice second time, 1887.
 3. Henry Hudson discovers Man. haitian Island, 1909.
 4s 18th amendment to U. s. Con- stitution proclaimed in effect, 1920. s. Boston tea party, l773.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
SEEN IN THE EASTER PARADE

Short jackets taieurs and winter fur coats, The reporter joted down in her Easter Parade notes Hats all of flowers. some felt straw,
 Winter and Spring each in on the draw. High toppers, morning coats, the men feel quite gad They the whole more sensibly clad. Orchids, vioets and sweetpeas, every pastel shade Were the avenue in the Easter Parade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
Irish-AmeriCans

An important meeting of the Irish- American Social club auxili- ary will be held Wednesday night at 29 Field street. Mrs. Belinda Tracy will preside.
 Important business matters will be discussed and all members are asked to be in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
COLLEGE FISH
 SWALLOWER" ILL

Lancaster, Pa, April 10-(UP)- George Raab, Franklin and Marsh all College wrestler who swallowed six live goldfish at the start of the present "gulping fad" was reported as resting easily today after an ab- dominal operation. Dr. T. A. Lawr- ence said Raab's condition was good and added that he did not believe the goldfish swallowing was to blame for his stomach trouble. Raab was> hospitalized several days after he swallowed the goldfish and was held for observation until physicians decided to operat e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
HE SAVED sl,ooo

Stamford, Conn. April 10.-(UP)-- Lyman Sasnowitz saved himself $l,- 900 when he paid his jewelry store 2 chance visit Sunday. He surprised three men footing his safe. In their confusion to escape they dropped a suitcase containing 5000 in gems. Sasnowitz reported $250 in cash had been taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-10
. BRUCE CATION IN WASHINGTON
Uniting Housing Agencies Would Require Some
 Special Magic
BY BRUCE CATION Democrat Washington
 COrrespOndentl

Washington, April 10-Common gossip here says that one of Presi- dent Roosevelt's first acts under the reorganization bill will be to lump all of the New Deal housing agencies together in one new set-up
 Nobody krlows-except, perhaps, the President himself-whether he is really going to do any such thin ,.