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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
POLI'S

Another great stage show will be presented from the stage of the Loew Poli theater, Wednesday evening at g p. m., for one perform ance only.
 On this weeks bill are such head line performers as Tom and Betty Waters, dancers supreme; Walter Walters, famous ventriloquist; Mackie and Paul, direct from the International Casino; Ralph Fielder and Company, presenting bits from hits and the Three Reeves Sisters with Morrision and Company, in varieties de luxe.
 Gus Meyers and his orchestra will furnish the musical background of the show, which will be present. ed in addition to two superb screen attractions, and best of all there is no advance in prices for this com bination event of stage and screen.
 Heading the grand double smash screen bill is Charlie Chan in Honolulu"
 The theater's item points out that this is the first appearance of Sid- ney Toler as Chan, the famous fic- tional sleuth created by Earl Derr Biggers.
 The news from New York and Hollywood concerns the enthusias- tic reception accorded Toler's per- formance in the role, both in the newspapers and the film trade press all these publications praising Tol- er's performance as splendid work.
 In addition to Toler, as Chan, the cast also featured Phyllis Brooks, Eddie Collins, John King, Claire Dodd and many other favorites.
 On the same program is "Ex- posed' thrilling story of a girl who lived on excitement and danger. Featured are Glenda Farrell and Otto Kruger.
 Current attractions at Loew's Poli include Wallace Beery and Ro- bert Taylor in Stand Up and Fight" ;, and Next Time I Marry with Lucille Ball.
 Watch for the big JITTERBUG EXHIBITION soon to have its New England premier at the Loew Poli theater! This event will be the big gest jam session ever held. Watch for it!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
SHERIDAN GUARDS
 WILL SEAT SLATE
Installation January 28 to Be Followed By Dance
 and Buffet Lunch

Headquarters company, 102nd in- fantry, Connecticut National Guard, otherwise known as Sheridan Guards, will install newly elected officers at a meeting, Saturday, January 28 at o'clock in the British War Veterans hall, Scovill street.
 The ceremonies will be followed by a social, dance and buffet lunch.
 The new officers are: President, Lieut.. William w. Deadly, reelected :; vice-president, Corp Armand Hamel; secretary, Priv. Vincent Sciullo; treasurer, Corp. William Pace; chap lain; Priv. Edwin Bakewell; histor- ian, Corp. Patrick Basta; sergeant at-arms, Corp. Langdon Warren; :; sentry. Priv. Alden Stanley; execu-1 tive committee, Corp. William Car Tier, chairman, Priv. Benedict Scar patti and Priv. William Shodolska.
 Sergt. Carl E.. Bengston, assisted by Corp. Patrick Basta and Priv. All bert Douglas, is chairman of the nominating and arrangements com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

ming. His talk on "The Federal Constitution and the Constitution of Connecticut" was the second in a series of talks by prominent lawyers, who are conducting Bar Course at the school. At the con- clusion of the series in February boys attending will take a Bar ex- animation, those who pass the ex- animation being awarded a Bal Certificate which will entitle them to practice law in the Junior Re- public courts.
 This is the first time a formal Bar Course, conducted by guest lecturers, has been given at the school. It has been arranged through the efforts of Jack Brick son of New Britain, Republic judge Erickson was elected judge in the school student government at the semi-annual elections in December
 The series opened with an ad- dress by Thomas Wall of Torring- ton. former Judge of Police Court who gave the history and back ground of law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
|A.O.H. BRANCHE|
 INSTALL STAFF
Triple Induction Cerd monies Held Yesterday
 County Officers Here

County officers were among thd large crowd attending as officers oH Monsignor Slocum branch, Ancient' Order of Hibernians, and of Divi- sions 5 and ST of the ladies auxil- iary, A. O. H., were installed att Mechanics hall yesterday afternoon County President Frank Reynolds of New Haven installed the branch officers, while County President Mrs. Marie Hart of Meriden in- stalled the officers of the auxiliary units.
 Among the guests at the install lation were State President Patrick Loomey of New Haven, State Vice. President John c. Reilly of Meri- den, State Secretary Miss Daisy Lord of Waterbury, Paul Martin of Hartford, Patrick Hickey of New Haven, w. B. Costello, Francis Gall win and Thomas Martin of Meri- den.
 An entertainment program and social followed the installation. So- loists were William O'Brien and Miss Betty Maher.
 New officers of Msgr. Slocum branch are: President, Timothy Quane; vice-president, John Bres- nahan; financial secretary, James Dillon; recording secretary, Edward F. Doyle; treasurer. George A. Hynes; marshal, John Moriarty; sentinel, Thomas McAdams; physi- clan, Dr. Alfred J. Finn.
 Officers of Division 57 are: Pres ident, Mrs. Mary Bresnahan; vice. president, Mrs. Catherine Murphy; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Mo- Ian; financial secretary, Mrs. Lo- retta Maher; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Dunlap; mistress-at-arms, Mrs. Elizabeth Killian; sentinel, Mrs. Catherine Loy; chairman of stand ing committee, Mrs. Anna Crean; chairman of Irish history, Mrs. Hanorah Shanahan.
 The new officers of Division 5 are the following: President, Mrs. Nellie Mccarthy; vice-president, Mrs. Hannah Sullivan: recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Grove; finan- cial secretary, Miss Mary Franklin; treasurer, Mrs. Martha Penney; chairman of the standing commit tee, Miss Sarah Doyle, mistress-at- arms, Mrs. Catherine Stenson; sen- tinel, Mrs. Mary Tellar; chairman of Irish history, Mrs. Sadie Lynch; physician, Dr. Alfred Finn; chap lain, Rev. Francis M. O'Shea; trus- tee, Mrs. Elizabeth Savage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Perriello, Republican, urged regis tration of all Italian Americans on party primary lists and support ot those candidates who will work in the interest of Italian-American residents of Waterbury. He remind ed the gathering that he had been accused of working in my own cause" referring to the time that the Republican alderman refused to support his candidacy for president of the Board of Aldermen and he was elected by the Democrats.
 "After one year of service, now stand before you and ask you to decide and judge whether any of my motives were selfish or whether they were for the interest of the com munity I represent" he challenged
 Nicholas Zappone, county organi- ger of Young Democrats, advised members to register on the primary lists and urged that Italian-Ameri- can citizens of Waterbury study all proposals offered the voters particu- larly the City Manager plan before making decision as to what best
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Haleah opened Thurs crowds have been very disappointing They deserve though they bleed tourists to death. fellow from New Haven was here week and it cost him $500 met Johnny Homick of Waterbury here last week. He in town for five days. also ran into Eddie Cohen of the last election He is staying at the Fleetwood Hotel This information has not leaked out yet but two hotels here have gone into the hands of receivers and if things do not pick up others will follow It's been the worst season in history. Fred Snite Jr, "De Boiler Kid, establish two records last week. He breahed without the dog track and picked five quneas and the winners of two other races. His selections made while his held flashight his program before the inverted mirror suspended above the iron lung His trip to the track was made in his special trailer in which he for auntS about the Miami from his home at 5111 Pine Tree Drive. Bill Gibson, Miami Beach, Fla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
TWO COLLISIONS REPORTED HERE
Slippery Streets Blamed for Mishaps-NO One
 Is Injured

Hazardous driving conditions .ap- parently make local automobile op.' orators exercise extreme care, for po- lice reported today that only two minor accidents had occurred ever the weekend. No one was injured in either mishap.
 A car driven by Domenico Testa, A, of A Gilbert street, skioded at West Main street and Central ave- nue early last night, and struck a parked car owned by Joseph w. Lundahl, 54, of Oak street, Thomas ton. Motor Patrolman Joseph Lo- vallo investigated. No arrest was made.
 A c. R. & L. Lines bus early Sat- urday afternoon skidded on North Main street and struck car driven by William Gagain, 28, of 27 Orig $ street The bus was operatef. by George H. Stabler, 55, of IS Henry street. Motor Patrolman Lovallo re- ported that damage was slight and made no arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
AID ASSOCIATION
 REFLECTS PERRIN
Manufacturing Unit Pays Out $3,556.l6 in Bene=
 fits Last Year

Benefits totaling $3,55616 were paid out by the Waterbury Manufac- turing company Mutual Aid associa- ton during 1888, it was revealed at the annual meeting recently.
 Andrew Perrin was renamed pres- ident. Harry Morris and Chester Henion were reelcted to the auditing committee.
 Others elected follow: Vice-presi- dent, William Blair; secretary, Pen- field MacDonnough; treasurer, Ram dolph Payne. Members of the board of directors were reelected as fol- lows: Timothy Ferris, chairman, Miss Ellen Davies, William Calligan, Ber- hard Gagain, John Lawlor, William Stillwell, James Phean, Alfred Wei mer, James Mcclure and Joseph Haggerty. Charles Mirfield, chair man,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
who have admired him and longed

who have admired him and longed to hear his magnificent voice.
 We'll sung excerpts from Andrea Dhenier" and "Il Ballo in Maschera' and Bizet's "Agnus Dep are included in the film.
 It revives an old theme and is nutured to a fitting climax by its feminine star Maria Cebotari. Boh- nen also proves himself an able vil- lain and receives commendable SUD- port from Hidle Hildebrand, Peter Bosse and H. MoSer.
 Rounding out the program vii lbe fine selection of short subjects all in Italian dialogue. They include "Primavera Fiorentina," "Venezia, ' and "Umbria."
 Make date to see this fine show today Remember it has been booked for two days only, today and tomor- row.
 On Wednesday this popular the- ater will present another o fits "pick of the pictures" programs with Heart of the North" starring Dick Foran; also Shirley Temple in "Just Around the Corner"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Officers of the new Italian-Amer- ican Citizens Club were installed at ceremonies Saturday night at which various speakers, regardless of party utilization, called upon members to register on primary lists of the ma- jor parties to insure representation of citizens of Italian ex- traction in civic affairs.
 Fifteen new members were initiat- ed, Frank Vellucci, president, was master of ceremonies, and Fibre Santoro was in charge of the music program held at club rooms on Baldwin street.
 Served Community
 Aldermanic President Patrick M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
YUBA RIVER YIELDS DIAMONDS

Marysville, Cal. (UP)-During the past 30 years more than 200 dia- monds of various sizes have been found in the sands of the Yuba river east of here. Although at one time extensive efforts to mine diamonds were made, it was never possible to find the source of the stones. They are still picked up oc- casionally- diamond amid mill lions of wards nf sand and gravel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
BY JOHN T. FLYNN

now is inquiring.
 BY JOHN T. FLYNN Copyright, 1899, NEA Service, Incl
 An extraordinary man now faces Ia critical point in an amazing ad- venture which began over 50 years ago on the produce docks of San Francisco @
 The Securities and Exchange Commission is opening its hearings on the Transamerica Corporation, the giant holding company built by Amadeo Peter Giannini, e Pacific Coast banking colossus who operates more banks thar any man in Amer ica.-.
 No man now living epitomizes more the success story so dear to the hearts of Americans back in the hectic 'twenties. Son cf an Ital- ian immigrant. working at night on the produce docks of Frisco and going to school bleary-eyed during the day. at 19 partner in a produce firm at 31 owner of a comfortable fortune and retire.
 That was Giannins1i's story in its first chapter-the story of an Ital- ian boy who thought he was done with business at 31 and didn't want to be too rich.
 However, though retired, he made some realty investments ana some money with them. He was made a director in bank and didn't like the way the bank was run. So in 1904, in single room in the Italian district, Giannini re-entereG busi- ness as banker with $150,O0O of his own money in the bank. He called his institution the Bank of Italy.
 Then in 18 months the quake and fire swept San Francisco. Every bank building in the business se- tion was in ruins or in flames.
 The fire was rushing toward Gi- annini's little bank. Communicating two aorse-drawn trucks from his old produce firm, he filled one with the banks cash and securities and the other with its stationery and forms and hauled it all over te his home in San Mateo and buried the treasure.
 Next day, with the flames still burning and the great city a smold- ering wreck, he put a desk out on the produce docks, sent word to all depositors that the banks assets were intact and he was prepared to lend to anyone for rebuilding.
 That swift and dramatic action brought the spotlight on the huge, dynamic, six-foot-two Italian-Am- erica. Thereafter he was made.
 By 1910 he had set up branches of his rapidly growing bank and moved his central bank to Market street.
 Then began his real expansion. His reputation travelled to New York. The Italian Chamber of Commerce invited him to enter the metropoli- . tan field. New York's Italian pop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
DEFLATIoN PLUS INITIATION

Willows, Cal, (UP-The evil ef- fleets imitation and deiiation are not always purely of @ financial or eco homie order. When club caretaker here chashed three boys of the clubs hunting preserves, the boys returned and deflated the tires of his car. Besides a $l0 fine the boys were sent back to infiate them again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
SKIN GAME
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

January is a good time, don't you think To think about buying greatly reduced mink? Or why not put the cards right on the table, . Those upper furs including ermine and sable January is good time though you may feel sunk, To consider nice little number of skunk, And according to just how flush you feel A very good buy in Hudson seal.
 January good time says the wife do you believe herF To invest in coat of very finest beaver Or cute little trick so cheap and a honey, Just a mere trife little wrap of bunny.
 January is good time, just the same
 ~ e'' :" "'' FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
JUNIOR REPUBLIC
 HEARS LECTURERS
Special Courses in Legal Procedure Now Taught
 Students

Thomas Curtin, prosecutor at the city court of Torrington, and mem-
 Der of the law firm of Hubbard and Cramer of Litchfield and Torring- ton, addressed group of students at the Junior Republic, vocational and citizenship training school for boys at Litchfield, Thursday eve-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARBO

Toured with Shakespearean cor pany for three years ... that start long career in stock and N York plays =. made couple
 silent pictures and returned
 Broadway when talkies car in, she returned to Hollywood al has been ttere ever since x. m' recent picture is Scandal Stret now recovering from frs tured knee was Ma" Beebe Bing Crcshy's "Sing You Sinners
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

ly. They still fight it.
 But Giannini still holds to the dream of banking system that will span the nation. And in .927, when he was riding high on the wave of success in California and the ic- cess magazines were telling his dra- matic story, he decided to make a real invasion of New York and Wall street. That's the next phase of the story to be told in these columns TOMORROW. ,-a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
AnssDers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. Genuine.
 2. The Himalaya mountains 3. Hachir0 Arita. 4. A genus of tropical Amer ican lizard.
 5. Chromosphere. 6. To restrain flood waters. T. Fraulein Irma Weygand. 8. Chronology. g. Columbia. 10. Centigrade scale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

national banks might have branch es in the cities they served. Branch es broke out all over the country. Holding companies began buying up small banks everywhere, paying huge, sums for the stock.
 The smaller bankers became alarmed. The American Bankers as- sociation divided into two camps branch bank and anti-branch bank and fought the issue out savage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

It's the gospel truth If man had 1923 model automobile and wanted to equip it with all the acces- sories that are included in the 1889 cars he'd have to spend $39O and that's no lie, The most expensive would be self-starter, battery and generator Then thered be such items intake air cleaner bumpers horn (button) distributor and coil (make ana break) =. dash gas gauge dash light parking pump shock absorbers stop-lght and switch
 sunvisor dash thermometer trunk and rack
 wiper And that's just of the disguses without which your would seem relic of the old days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Woodchucks can, and do clint trees. The animals climbing abilit, has caused much argument in vari1 ous localities for years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Todays Answers to
 CRANlUM CRACKERS

QUESTIONS ON COMIC PAGE
 l. True. Data is the plural of datum.
 9. False. Gargantuan means ..uge colossal.
 3. False A rip cord is part of a parachute.
 4. False. Jetsam IS material thrown from a ship.
 5. False. A Wassermann is a blood test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Marty OBrien, city checker champ, will show how a champion works his kings in exhibition before the St. Thomas Holy Name society Friday evening. <. MT. and Mrs. William Afhauser of IO74 South Main street have chrstened their daughter of January 2, Gladys Mae. Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Second Congregational pastor will speak at Rev. Dr. Goes parish, First Congregational church of Oak Park, Ill., next Sunday morning Raymond Jager of g West Porter street resting comfortably at St. Marys hos pital. Earlier this year certain mv"Iooist of the expert class was planning organizing Earbend- CTS baseball team and many were the nominations. Then the club by that name heard about it and de- nOunced use of the same name by the proposed ball club. So "Scotty" is trying to find another pseudOnyn for aggregation which he feels will top the world in ball throwing. Note "BALL".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
AT LAST, AT LAST!

Good news! you're going to see it all including Tara For at least they've signed up Scarlet O'Hara. So unless someone or other changes his mind, Looks like we'll all see Gone With the Wind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Mae Dzubay has been waiting with the utmost patience to hear Artie Shaws recording of Might mare but it taking ages it seems to have the new yictrola installed . Rita Church has weakness for one which is plenty roomy. '. Airline O'ROurke keeps everyone in suspense. She's wearing a ruby on her left hand, not saying which finger Evelyn Bunkers fad is changing her hairstyle from time to tme She's becoming dexterous coiffeuse Janet Norton is up and around again after having injured verte- bra in her back. Accidents will happen to Janet, unfortunately. Janet Bryk has been trying every remedy the market to rid herself of the lingering cold she has. Edith BeneventO has taken up resi- dence Robbins Street and is becoming accustomed to ascending the Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

WAs esNr rNo EuRoPE 10 FoRGe cESIRE 10 AcT.suPOk Re71RN
 ENROLLED lhCRAMA1lc SCHOOL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
FIRST OF THREE ARTICLES
CIANNINI THE GIANT
Oncepoor Immigrant Boy Is Fabulous Financial Genius Who Heads Vast Company Nov Probed by s F. C.

The Washington spotlight now flashes upon one of the most colorfdl figures in Ameri- can financial history. In a series of three articles, John T. Flynn, famed writer on business topics, traces the amazing rise of Anna deo P. Giannini and his myriad branches Transamerica Corpora tion into which the s. E. c. now is inquiring.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-08-31
Registration Closes Soon

Greenbe1ters who want to vote in the coming cleo
tions and who did not vote last year must either
register in a hurry for two years hold their
peace.
Regis tration closes definitely September but
registering must be previous that date, since
it is holiday. They may in any day during d-
flee hours and Wedne sday evening from 1880 to 900.
The qualifications simply that the esident
must have lived in Greenbe1t year and have passed
his or her 2lst birthday. It Is not necessary for
those who voted last year to register.
Candidates must have their signed petitions in
by the same time. Provi 81 has been made for
cepHonal cases; those who want to vote and who are
not able to register before september may come up
to the polls election day, and they will be al
their eligibility and make payment of 50 cents.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-08-31
TOWN COUNCIL
Continued from Front Page)

During general discussion Councilm Louis
Bessemer said that statements recently made that
matters were railroaded through the Council were
false and untrue that in two years member Of
Farm Security had approached him
regarding his vote on any matter before the Council
He eloquently pointed out that millions of dol
Lars and the efforts of many thoughtful and distin
guished have gone into the construction and de-
velopment of Greenbelt. Why then, LIZ. Bessemer,
asked, should Council members stir up trouble and
dissension for notoriety when reasonable
promise would best carry out the Geenbe1t program?
Council members Ruth Taylor and Allen Morrison
com ended Mr.. Bessemer the in which he had
expressed the opinion of the Council.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-08-31
HOBBY CONTEST CLOSES TONIGHT

Hobbies Of all sorts Will get their inning with
special contest and exhibit at Greenbe1ts Town Fair
next week. All entries of hobby oddity exhibits
must be turned in tonight to rs. Thomas Mcnamara.
&c Crescent Road W. F. Mabee.
This is special contest arranged for the par-
pose Of bringing forth for display all odd useful
interesting articles that may have been made by,
in the possession Of Greenbelt citizens, a
suit Of special skill hobby.
The Catholic ladies' Club is sponsoring this
test and have announced,
"This should be one Of the most interesting con-
tests of the Fair and you may have the very article
that would win Of the many cash prizes to be
given away September 7, and g."
This brings the total number Of contests to eight.
others being in baking, needlework, snapshots, vege
tables, Horticulture, canning and babies.
nvitations to the Town Fair have been sent to
number Of government off cials and other notables
and large attendance Of people outside Of Green
belt is expected.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-08-31
Citizens Association
Will Meet Tuesday

First meeting Of the Citizens' Association tnas
fall will be tuesday evening, September 5, at $3.50
in the Elementary School Auditorium, President FRANK
Lastner announced today.
The program of the association, whose membership
includes every Greenbelt resident, Will be outlined
for the coming months. President Lastne WILL an
nornce his iation due to plans ne has tor par
ticipation in town elections. On his resignation
Nce-pre sident Donald Wagstaff Will assume the
chat rmanship of the associE ion.