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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Big Smoker Planned
 By Holy Name Groll
St. Margaret's Society 10 Be Host to City-H
 Teams in Play- Off for HOnors Next Monday Nigh

members of the committee incl Michael Ryle. president; Williai Harrington, Harold Brennan. II tenant James Wagner, 6erg Timothy Callahan, Henry Lougl George Bowling, Raymond Hav Clifford Cotter, Michael Whe John Lahey, James Kilbride, T othy Quill, Joseph Conlan, will Butler, Frank Spillane, John Moi James J. Carr, The program win dude entertainment boxing, swr1 ing, refreshments.
 Four teams became "deadlocl last evening in the weekly d tournament. The play-off next M day evening will ma teams cI tained by Patrick Troy, James E bride, John Lahey and Tinoi Callahan engaged in a battle to finish for the honors of the sect series.
 Following last evenings gar with the resultant four -cornered official statements were issued the various captains:
 we want first place or no plat declared Captain Pat Troy.
 we will be coming down WI you're going upl" predicts Capt Callahan.
 Maybe so, but I doubt it"-C' tain Lahey.
 I've heard talk like this beft Watch our team Captain E bride.
 One of the largest crowds in ye is expected for the piay-off and f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Special to The Democrat)

New York, Jan. 10--Encouraged by the dramatic improvement re- f1ected in 5000 fewer fatalities in traffic last year, than in 1887, the automotive industry today began the fourth consecutive year of its integrated highway safety program it was announced by Paul G. Hoff- man, president of the Automotive Safety Foundation. Coincident with this announcement, President Hoff- mans annual report of 1888 activ- ities was issued in a booklet entitled Orderly Trafic-The Automotive Safety Objective"
 Founded in June, 1897, to spon- sor a broad expansion of highway safety efforts inaugurated by the automotive industry in January, 1886, the Foundations budget is underwritten by four major branch es of the industry-makers of mo- tor vehicles; parts and accessories; tires, and the finance groups. The funds are expended in grants to a score of national organizations for specific activities in support of the Standard Highway Safety Program for States. The Foundation per- forms no direct safety activities.
 Nine Autos
 The reduction of 5000 traffic fatalities last year was reflected in proportionate curtailment of per- sonal injuries and property dam age. That the improvements were made in the face of the same or slightly increased use of motor cars over the previous year, is considered significant by all highway safety authorities. The downturn in acci- dents occurred in November of 1887 and each month since then has witnessed substantial reductions in deaths and accidents. This is the longest continuous period of traf- fic accident reduction on record.
 Referring to the 1888 record MT Hoffman said, Tt demonstrates more than ever before that a great CT degree of safety can be achieved ; that the public is more alert to the need for such an achievement; that public support is behind sound pro- grams and that individuals, both as pedestrians and drivers, are willing to accept reasonable regulations ad- vanced for their benefit
 Splendid Support
 Throughout the year the press,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
New Safety Program
 Sponsored For U. s.
5000 Fewer Deaths in l93S Inspires More Deter
 mined Campaign to Reduce Automotive Fatalities

the radio and outstanding period icals gave wholehearted support to the cause of traffic safety. Few movements in America today enjoy greater active cooperation from the forums of public expression. It evil dences the high purpose of those who guide the channels of com munication and their interest in the public good.
 "The immediate outlook for con- tinued reductions in traffic acci- dents and injuries is tempered by the prospects of a peak year of travel in 1889. The very size of the 1888 reductions makes unlikely an- other such sizeable decrease. We can, however, anticipate a contin- ually improving rate, provided there is no let-up in our activities. It is simply a question of how general ly we apply the techniques which have already been proven success full"
 Officers
 Officers of the Foundation are Paul G. Hoffman, president; C.. C. Carlton, vice-president; F. B. Davis Jr., vice-president;; A. Of Dietz, vice president; Byron c. Foy, secretary treasurer; Alfred Reeves, assistant treasurer; Norman Damon, director
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
STATE

A once-in-a-blue-m moon entertain ment treat is in the offing of the atergoers of this vicinity, for start- ing with performances this after noon and continuing until Thursday evening the screen at the Warner Brothers State theater will be the scene of the most significant event in the entertainment world, the first and only screen appearance of Ignace Jan Paderewski in Moon light Sonata"
 Those who attended during the scheduled engagement of this film will see the greatest living musical genius in. motion picture that they will not forget in many a month. Here is star so great that he consented to make only one pie ture and this is that picture; and after you see it you'll thank War ner Brothers for having the fore sight and judgment in their selec- tion of real, honest-to-goodness en- tertainment.
 No doubt thousands of Water burians journeyed to New Haven to hear the music of this genius when he made a personal appearance in that city in the early 1900's. Of course, there are thousands of others who have wanted to see him and here is their opportunity. Re- member you won't get another chance as this is positively the only Waterbury showing of this production.
 Selections rendered by MT. Pad- erewski are Chopin's Polonaise in A flat, Opus 53; Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2; his own Minuet in G and Beethoven's Moonlight Son. ata first movement.
 Important sequences of the pro- duction are the many close-ups of the maestro's hands, playing diffi- cult passages in the rendition of his selections.
 All in all here is the must see" picture of the season; one that is rated above all others as entertain? ment for young and old. Plan to att tend today or before the closing performance Thursday evening.
 ! And for your further enjoyment the management presents the film- ization of Chic Young's famous comic strip "Blondie". Blonde, Dagwood and Baby Dumpling, en- gazing characters whom entertain millions of newspaper readers every day need no introduction, yet those who view the offering will be pleas antly surprised when they see how bewilderingly human and likable these young folk are.
 Penny Singleton is seen in the role of Blondie, Arthur Lake as Dagwood and the youthful Larry Simms as Baby Dumping. The picture is truly one that will de- light and entertain the whole family. Don't miss it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
LOCAL STUDENTS
 ENROLLED ATB.U.
IS From Waterbury Are Among Registration of
 ll,62l in Schools

Fifteen Waterbury students are presently enrolled in the various schools of the Boston university, which is observing its roth year of educational service. The Boston University School of Theology was established a century ago. Students from all parts of the country and many foreign lands are included in the uniyersity's registration. The local students include: e
 Shirley Helen Alexander, 262 Cooke street; Loretta K. Buckley, 50 Hewlett street; Fred J. Carr, Jr., 50 Elmwood avenue; Frank Patsy DtStasio, 535 Congress avenue; Rob- ert Eugene Healey, AT Chapman ave- nue; Harold Patrick Hanlon, l81 East Main street; Rose Agnes Kings ton, 149 Woodtick road; Judith Lipetz; Rocco Sere1n Marine, Briar- cliff avenue; Howard Matzkin, 92 Savings street; William John Nolan, IT Waterville street; Homer Baxter Platt, B Lafayette street; Sonya Ruth Seymon, 128 Cooke street; A. Josephine Steinmann, R. F. D. No. 3; Ruth Winikoff, 267 Pine street.
 This is an unusually busy year at New England's largest university. In Boston's upper Back Bay section, where the Charles river parallels Bay State road, the new million and 8 half dollar home of the universitys college of business administration is raising five stories skyward. Next September's entering class of 1943 will be the first class to spend its entire college generation of four years within its halls. The build- ing, the first on Boston university's Bay State road campus heralds the construction of other homes for other schools and colleges of the univer- sity. At present the campaign for funds is under way for the century old school of theology and for the school of medicine.
 The Waterbury students are part of a total enrolment this fall of 11,621 men and women of all ages who believe that preparedness for life is still valuable asset and one that is available in the study halls. Vacation dates at Easter will be April 3-10, and commencement will take place on June F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

Walter C. Kelly, veteran of the vaudeville stage will be best remembered for his portrayal of the 'Vr gina Judge True made of the hits of his career a few years ago the congressman in Maxwell Ander- sons play Both Your Houses, but to most people he was from start to finish the Virginia judge that gaunt virginian philosopher who dropped bits of wisdom and wit MT. Kelly struck by automobile short time ago in Washington and died Saturday as result of injuries Kelly travelled the vaudeville boards for 30 years and got his first chance with Marie Dresser The Virginia judge was born in this fashion, shortly after Marie Dresser had hired Kelly for her act she was stricken just before curtain tme The nimble wtted Kelly borrowed Prince Albert from the property man and went onto the stage the Virginia judge con- tnuing this speciality for years and travelling the length and breadth of the globe. He also did few pictures, retiring in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

game or an important financial function-there must be agreement on one thing, namely, that it must be fair and all who come into it must come upon equal terms so far as the Exchange is concerned.
 If it is game, every player ought to have the same chance subject, of course, to the differ ences in the bank-ron and the brains of the players.
 Now the impression of the pub
 lie is that the Exchange floor is the haunt of brokers-men who act as the agents of others in buy
 ing and selling securities. But this
 is not true, because many of the
 men on the floor and many mem
 bers not on the floor are not
 brokers at all but act only for
 themselves-they are big traders, operators, or gamblers.
 The advantages to them are obvious. First of all, as members they can handle their own trades and clear them without commis- sions. Or they can handle them through g brokers or they can handle them themselves and clear them through other brokers for a dollar a share. In other words they play the game with a com- mission advantage in their favor against the public speculator- which is recognized nowhere else in no other gambling casino in the world. BROKER REGULATION
 IMPERATIVE
 Next they enjoy the advantage of inside information in trad ing which is either never open to the public or open too late.
 These kinds of memberships are held by large bankers, big opera tors and traders. Practically all the abuses on the Exchange have stemmed from the activities of these groups or from brokers who acted not only as brokers but as traders for their own account.
 Put an end to this practice; that is, permit only brokers on the floor of the Exchange, exclude all but brokers from making rules and naming officials of the Ex- change, prohibit brokers from speculating for their own account, directly or indirectly, and make the costs and terms of trading the same to all persons and you will put an end to g per cent of the abuses which makes the Exchange so serious problem.
 The business of regulating it will be made possible. No such firm as Sisto's should be permitted to be an Exchange member.
 Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Inc. )
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
STATE LIQUOR LAW
 CHECK UP ASKED

Attorney Harold Ashworth of this city was named a member of the executive committee of the Connec- ticut citizens committee at a meet ing last night in New Haven. The organization was formed recently to bring about improvements in state liquor laws and their enforcement.
 Donald North of New Haven was elected state chairman of the organ ization. The group now has under study legislatvei program to be presented to the state general as- sembly during its current session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

Purely personal . Charlie Mccarthy is already smackng his lips and rolling his roguish eyes in antic patton of return visit from Rosalnd Russell Water bury's own film favorite next Sunaay night. And past Sunday night from WIZ when N Y. film critics were acclaming the cast of "The Citadel" for its fine work And being radio-mnd.d, as it were, right at the moment let say that finer tribute was ever paid the immortal Stephen Foster or the arwaves than that of Alexander Woollcott, the Town Crier Sunday afternoon It was delivered during the RCAVcor Hour and its conclusion the motif of "knd friends and gentle words" was nothing if not admirable and sou stirring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
POLI'S

The greatest colored revue ever presented anywhere, at any time, will grace the stage of the Loew- Poli theater tomorrow evening, for one performance only at g p. m.
 Included in this amazing array of performers, coming to Waterbury direct the Cotton Club, Plantation Club, and the Harlem Uproar Club. three famous New York nite spots, are the Hillman brothers, dancers whose great ability and original routines have won wide acclaim; Babe Mathews, whose voice and style of singing have labeled her another Ethel Waters; John Coop CT, well-known in the ventriloquism world as the colored Edgar Bergen; Slim and Eddie, popular radio comedians whom you have enjoyed over the air, bring their hilari- ously funny skit to you, in person; Charlie and Fay Banks, a brother and sister team that rates tops III taps and song; and concluding this marvellous entertainment lineup are the worlds greatest colored acro- bats, the Five Crackerjacks.
 Handling the musical background of the show, as they have so capa- bly, in the past, is the Loew Poli theater orchestra, led by Gus Mey- CTS, popular network fayorite. In addition to this grand revue, there are two superb screen attractions, and best of all there is no advance in prices for this great combination event of stage and screen.
 Thanks for Everything" with a cast of high and low comedy ex- perts, combined with some of the loveliest red and blonde beauty on the screen, will head the program. Here is one of the grandest con- edies ever produced, brought to you by hand-picked cast of film favorites, including Adolphe Men jou, Jack Haley, Jack Oakie, Ar leen Whelan, Binnie Barnes, George Barbier and Warren Hymer.
 The second big hit on the pro- gram is Federal Man Hunt" a thrilling mystery drama featuring Robert Livingston and June Travis in the leading roles.
 Coming to close at Loew's Poli tonight is kentucky, in techni- color with Richard Greene and Lor- etta Young, and on the same bill 'The Girl Downstairs" with Fran chot Tone and Franciska Gaal.
 Watch for Stand Up and Fight co-starring Wallace Beery and Rob- ert Taylor; Honolulu" with Eleanor Powell; Idiots Delight" with Clark Gable and Norma Shearer; "Ice Fol- lies" with Joan Crawford and Lew Ayres, for all these smashes are soon to be seen at the Loew Poli theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
STRAND

Today is your last chance to see ''The Great Waltz" starring Fernand Gravat and Luise Rainer; also :" .oung Dr. Kildare" with Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore cur rent attractions at the popular Warner Bros. Strand theater.
 Hailed by preyiew critics as the greatest romance of the Great War Submarine Patroi' comes to the screen of the Warner Bros. Strand theater for two days only, tomorrow and Friday. This picture will not be shown on Thursday due to the one day showing of the 100 per cent all Irish picture Dawn Over Ire land". Be sure to get the date right; tomorrow and Friday are your only opportunities to see the thrilling film Submarine Patrol" at the Strand.
 Submarine Patrol" is a spectacu- lar production, undergraduate for the two young stars, Richard Green and Nancy Kelly, whose fresh, vital personalities will excite and thrill you.
 The picture is surely one that every man, woman and child should see as it concerns the thrilling his- tory of this country's wartime fleet of submarine chasers, splinter boats,. as they were called at that time. Constructed of wood and built more for speed than comfort the splinter fleet" conveyed more than 2,O0O, 900 men and hundreds oi supply boats through the U-boat infested waters of the Atlantic. Again. this thrilling and spine tingling background is presented one of the most exciting films o1 the new season. Tn addition to the two young stars, a great popular cast includes Preston, Foster, George Bancroft, Slim Summerville, John Carradine, Joan Valerie and Henry Armetta.
 On the same show ''The Mad Miss Manton," mystery comedy with Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck in the title roles.
 The world renowned opera stai Beniamino Gigli comes to the Strand next Monday and Tuesday January l6th and 17th, in his first Nand finest Italian talking picture "Solo Per Te" Mothers. A fine selection of short subjects In Ital- ian dialogue will round out the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
LITTLE WILLY
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Mother is weeping about her Willy, But the girls tell her not to be silly. Why it seems just yesterday he was so cute All dressed up in his smart little suit Then all of a sudden after lots of bickers He walked out one day tough as tough in knickers Mother sat right down and cried, You might have thought someone had died. Little Willy is very changed boy, regular smarty, gone is her pride and joy, That she was proud of when she went down town, natty little fellow all dressed in brown. Now his knickers are dull and baggy, His socks hanging over sort of saggy. He wears horrible high top shoes Spits through his teeth and over the house streWS All sorts of junk he gets in the mail, Mothers sure it won't be long before he's in jail Little Willy has got awful tough Just nine years old and oh, so rough! Mothers heart is no more filled with joy Because she has lost her little boy.
 EM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
OPTOMETRISTS PICK
 DR. GLENN SWEET

Dr. Glenn Sweet of Waterbury was named member of the execu- tive council of the Connecticut Op- tometric society at the closing ses- sion of the two-day convention at New Haven yesterday.
 The society adopted a resolution opposing the plan for consoida ton of the various state examining boards. Members said that the present system of individual boards should be retained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

that there is anything unusual about such firms or individuals being members of the Exchange There are hundreds of them. But the question cannot be downed that they have no business there
 Like the Whitney affair, the Sisto case carries a profound lesson. Here it is:
 RULES MUST BE AGREED UPON
 The Stock Exchange is a market place where investors and specula- tors may meet and exchange securi- ties and cash. However one looks upon this business-whether as a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Todays Answers 10
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
QUESTIONS ON COMIC PAGE

l. False. Victor Hugo was the author of "Les Miserables." Val jean is the central character.
 2, False. A yawl Is a type of boat.
 2. False. Billy Rose is night club operator in New York.
 (. True. The Armistice for the World War was signed in the pri- vate railroad car Of Marshal Foch,
 5. True. The boundary between the .. S. and Canada Is marked by more than 5000 monuments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

the que s tionq What was he do- ing in the Ex- change?
 He was not a brok CT. ne handled busi- ness for no clients. His firm handled only its own operations and those of its corporate affi- Hates.
 Now, I do not mean to intimate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
President

which of course will be of city-wide interest, especially to members of other Holy Name societies of Wa terbury and vicinity. were discuss ed last evening. Committees were named to supervise the necessary preparations.
 Rev. Peter Daly, spiritual director was chosen honorary chairman; past President Richard Baldwin, the well known traffic officer, was sel- ected as general chairman. Other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

An old-fashioned smoker, which St. Margaret's Holy Name Society has popularized in the past, will be staged in the auditorium of St. Mar garet's school on Monday evening, February 9th. Plans for the event,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

In the last 10 years motor vehicles registered throughout the world have increased 45 per cent, so that there is now one automobile --gis- tered for every AS persons in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

MT. and Mrs. Martin Sweeney will have two candles on their wedding anniversary cake this evening Mrs. Sweeney is the former Mary Lymai.. MT. and Mrs Fritz Hansen of South Cheshire mddeaised it 51 ago this rainy morning. Milton Allerton, genial manager of the Martin J. McEvoy Insurance Company, honors the Tower and sports department with very valuable day book It's so handy believe I'll have mine insured against robbery. Ruth Straw has finished knitting beautiful white angora hood and now work ing on pink cardigan sweater to you Darlington Cowen, eighth grader from Alabama, has sho' caught the measles and is recuperatng at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
PASTE TESTED AS pE-ICER

London (UP)-A paste for pro- tecting the wings of air liners from the effects of ice accretion is being perfected in one of the most unusual wind tunnels in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

Spndled. |. |. Joe Nolan Holy Cross AZ, has just been honored by being associate editor of The Purple, college monthly. His apprenticeship in the sports department of The Tomahawk, school weekly served him we'll. Arriving almost simultaneously copies of the 1889 World Almanac, without which we'd be helpless, and copies of the Gregorian and World Calendars for this year. The latter may be the model for revised calendar before you know it.
 Wesys Park Road is the latest neighborhOod pond to secure the interest of the youngsters who like to flash their nickel blades smooth icy surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

Our town Charming Ann Brophy secretary at Pepes, has moved into her new home and extends kind invitation for old fashioned housewarming shindig All right Ann, I'll toast the marshmallows if Pat Mango promises to bring in the wood for the fireplace. Tony DOrio manager of local palate
 ckler emporium is signing up rockies for his allsar walters team of 1889 and promises to give the natives of Cheshire treat in the art of the nations pastme this year. Didn't certain manager of Brook lyn team once say the same thing?)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

Timothy Guilfoile is undergoing treatment at St. Mary's Hospital for very troublesome foot. Mrs. Vincent Begg wife of the popular police officer, ad mted to the same institution yesterday morning with pneumonia. Dr. and Mrs. Saverio Ceruo were mar ried year week ago yesterday Mrs Ceruo is the for mer Evelyn Sirca. Georgie Flynn, WATR mascot, inspected the Worlds Fair sites in Moo Yawk Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Anthony Grazioza wed three years ago last Sunday Mrs Grazoza is the former Mary Lentini. Frank Brick thrilled to Benny Goodman, orchestra playing his clarinet with music masters Carnegie Hall last evening. Attorney Michael Siano and his better half celebrated year of matrimonial bliss yesterday. Mrs. Sano is the former Angelne Longo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

Homer T. Hayward, fiy-casting on the North Platte river, Colo, caught . robin on the wing.