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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
ALLEGED BANK ROBBERS TO FACE JUDGE
Auto Mishaps
 on City Streets Frank Salinardi in Two Accidents Within Five
 Hours

The automobile experiences oi Frank Salinardi of 26 Ridge street within the past twenty-four hours almost required a full page of the police departments record book to-day. Early this morning Sali- nardis machine was involved in a collision with a truck near the cor ner of East Main and Cherry streets. James McEvoy of Fulton Park avenue, a companion of Sali- nardis was injured and taken to St Mary's hospital for treatment. He suffered a number of abrasions and is not considered seriously hurt. Anthony Dazzuli of Portland. Conn. was the driver of the other car.
 Late last evening Salinardfs au- tomobile and a car driven by An thony E. Lewis of 90 East 213th street crashed together on the Naugatuck road. Both machines were slightly damaged. Two hits within five hours time is something of a record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
Daughter Testifies
 Against Father
Claims He Used Undesirable Language in Dealing
 With Neghbors

dent. A Mrs Pelosi, daughter of the accused, testified against him and confirmed the evidence of Rob- ert Patrick and others that Regis was guilty of unusual speeches. Judge John F. McGrath advised the accused to change his conduct and continued the case for one month to see If the truce Is ob- served.
 James Clark, 3S, of Olive street, New Haven, was fined $10 and costs for intoxication and $25 and costs for breach of the peace. It was alleged that Clark, who re- gently had his collar bone broken in an accident, entered a store on South Main street, panhandling. When refused a little cash offering he became abusive. The police were called to escort him out of the store. When Clark is released from the Whalley avenue institu- ton in his home town he will not have long distance to walk to reach his place of residence.
 Peter Muskosey, Al, of 9S5 Bank street was fined s10 and costs for intoxication and $15 and costs for breach of the peace. He had an argument with his wife.
 The case of Truman Cam, 54. or woodbury, which has been pend-- ing for several weeks was disposed of today. Cam was fined $100 and costs, $50 of which was remitted: He pleaded guilty to the charge Of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Cam borrowed his employers machine to make a social call here. The case of Henry Austin, 37, 62 Cool idge avenue. was continued until September 18th. He is also ac- cused of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

Residents of Hamilton avenue, who have been complaining of the verbal abuse alleged to have been showered on them by Felix Regis, 67, of 451 Hamilton avenue, sue ceeded in learning today the why and wherefore of his actions. Some. one poisoned his dog and several of his chickens and every time ne thought about the dastardly trlcA he gave vent to his feelings. Ana apparently he thought about IL ol, that he always looked in their di- rection before launching into a ti- rade and hurling fiery expletiVes' His outburst was so abusive Thurs day evening that a warrant was obtained for Mir Regis arrest.
 Today in police court Regis de. nied swearing at his neighbors, but admitted doing little cursins about the dog and chicken incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
Local Accountants
 to Hear Sanders
Noted Harvard Professor Speaks Next We'd
 nesday

Professor Thomas H. Sanders or Harvard School of Business admin istration will be the speaker at the meeting of the Hartford chapter, National association of Cost Ac- countants on Wednesday, Sept l6, at the West Hartford Country club. His subject will be ''The Executive Point of View in Accounting"
 Professor Sanders is president Of the National association of-Cost Ac- countants, and is also an author and lecturer on business and in dustrial topics. He has had wide experience and is forceful speaker.
 The National Association of Cost Accountants is nationwide organization devoted to the study of all problems of industrial ac- counting. The Hartford chapter, which em braces northern Connecti- cut is one of the leading units of the organization.
 L. S. Zahronsky of the Wiremold company is again president of the loccal chapter. The meetings are held monthly and are open to ec- countants and executives interested.
 Local accountants who are plan ming to attend this meeting are as follows:
 Vim J.. Borchardt, American Brass Co.,. John Borchardt, Smith & Griggs, Mfg Co.; Harry A. Soper and Fred Lux, The Lux Clock Mfg Co.,; William H. Faeth, Bristol Co.,; Reuben Davidson, Burroughs Adding Machine Co.,; Fred c. Smith. Chase Brass and Copper Co.,; Edward l.. Bradley and L. J. Schuster, Chase Companies, Inc; John R. Clark and Harold W. Turnblom, Clark & Turnblom; James E. Cantwell, Ingerson- Wa terbury Co.,; Herman F. Lux, The Lux Clock Mfg Co.,; Edward H. Bengtson, William F. Burke, Ivan Coulter, John V. Montague and Claude A. Parton, Scoville Mfg Co.,; Harry T. Hubert, Waterbury Battery Co.,: John E. Peterson, Waterbury Lock and Speciality Co.,; Wallace c. Husted, Waterbury Mfg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

Among the 20 prisoners who will be brought from the New Haven county jail to face the opening of the criminal session of superior court tomorrow afternoon will be the three young men charged with the sensational holdup of the San ditz & Traurig Bank on last April 18th. There are 47 cases to be heard at the session but the other 27 are out on bail.
 The robbery of the North Main Street Bank was one of the most daring holdups in the history of the city. The trio charged with the crime are William Nowsett, Joseph Probulis and Nicola Fescie. They are alleged to have held up employees of the bank during the evening and escaping with SS,- 5S5.56. Two of the bandits are said to have entered the bank with gun in their hands, while the third remained in a car with mo- tor running just outside the door.
 Nowsett was captured short time later when he was admitted to the Hartford hospital with a bullet wound in his leg. He was questioned by Waterbury police ana later DTOuSuJ tO ot Aioi e hospital soon after. The arrest of the other two suspects was made shortly after Nowsett's capture. A fourth youth, believed to have been with the local trip when the job was pulled here, is serving a sentence in the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. He is known as Char les Mikaitis.
 Another quartet who figure in an important case are Harry Ry- der, Lawrence DeJoseph, Joseph Telesco and Arthur Martin. They were picked up in the Boulevard section several weeks ago when their movements attracted the at tentions of policemen in that neighborhood. Guns were found in their car and they were report cd to have confessed that they in eended picking up another car 10 perform a job.
 Others who will be brought from the jail in custody of High Sherif James Geddes are Nick Christopa, John F. Finnegan. John Thomas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
Local Men On
 Film Co.'S Board
Hart and Blansfeld, Directors of COlorcraft, Which
 Made Arctic Expedition Possible

Alfred Hart, president of the Criggs Company, and Attorney Michael Blansfield, are directors of the Colorcraft Corporation, New York, the company which has per- fected the natural color motion picture film that made possible the American Polar expedition now under way to the far north for the purpose of studying the aurora borealis, with a view to overcom- ing radio interference.
 The expedition, commanded by Captain Flayel M. Williams, is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
EARLY TRADING

United lfeI states steel common broke to a new low for the past 10 years to-day and the stock market fol- lowed 1t into lower ground.
 Selling followed a wide break on the Berlin bourse ond a decline in American stocks on the London Ex-
 Steel common opened at 7s off IFS and later broke below that level.
 American Can made a new low for the bear market at S7 off % on 4 4,Oo0 shares. Westinghouse Flee tric also made new low at ASIA off IA on 1000 shares.
 Pennsylvania Railroad dipped to new low since 1921 at SS on 4 on 1,500 shares. were thrown on the market. The first sale of Radio Corporation was made at 16h off # on 5000 shares; Union Carbide 45 off F on 4,00O shares; Du Pont 7i% off 1% on 3, 900 shares; North American b9 on 1M on 5000 shares; United Cor. off k on 1900 shares; American Tele phone 1882 off IF on 2,5oo shares; and General Electric 3bh off $ on 5000 shares, ~
 Coppers were heavily sold. The first sale of Anaconda was 2 block of l6, 900 shares at 19A off B Ken necott 6,500 at 15 off A; Nevada 2,OOO at off M. International Nickel held steady despite a break in the issue on the London market
 The decline continued in the early trading without any signs Of sup port, Steel common dipped to 7sM off 2%. American Telephone com tinued its decline. Consolidated Gas was down nearly point in weak utility group.
 General Motors equaled It's low for the year at 30B of %. Rails were depressed as were mercantile tobacco, oil and special issues.
 Volume was heavy on the decline and selling continued in large amounts during the early trading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

felt that a test should be made as to whether the company is liable.
 Other agreements approved to- day include: Loren Christofferson of 2s North Elm street and the Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund of Waterbury, strained shoulder, s5 weekly; Colonial Sand and Gravel Company and Joseph Sam topietro of 103 Division street, hand injury. $6.49 weekly; Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund of Wa terbury and Domenic Pocente of 33 Crown street, heria. $6 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
INCREASE IN POSTAL
 SAVINGS PAST YEAR

An increase of almost 200 per cent in postal savings for the past year has been reported by the local postal authorities. The average deposit is now S770 as compared to $395 in 1918 when Waterbury wit messed one of the most prosperous periods in history. There are at present 239 depositors compared to 133 year ago. The amount of money has increased from $62,997 to $121,0S3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart ment of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs. Local Agent1.

Storrs, Local Agent).
 Monday, Sept 14-Offerings at the farmers market were light to moderate this morning. Prices ruled unchanged for the bulk of products.
 Peaches were in much lighter supply than the last few days of last week and sold out fairly at unchangfed prices. Most No. l grade Elbertas sold for 50 cents per half -bushel basket. No. ? of ferings went for 35 cents or for $1.00 in most cases. One lost of fancy, large peaches sold from 75 to 85 cents per basket.
 The first high grade native eau liflower of the fall crop made it's appearance on the market today, only one lot being brought In which sold from $3.00 to $3.50 per box of one dozen heads.
 Apples were liberal and late selling out at unchanged prices. Grapes were more freely offered and sold mostly for 75 cents per half-bushel basket. A few high grade native Bartlett pears were on sale for $1.15 to $1.25 per half bushel basket.
 (Unless otherwise stated quota- tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers at farmers market or by whole- salers).
 Apples, No. 1 1.O0-1.25 (few higher) bu., No. 2 and drops .6O- .75 (few 100 bu.; cantaloupcs, native .75-1.25 bu.; grapes, native .75-1.O0 (fcw 1.25) # bu.; peaches native Elbertas, fancy IS S5 # bu., No. .59-.60 if bu.. No. ? .3O-.35 # bu.; pears, Bartletts
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, lima 3.0O-3.25 bu., shell 1.25-1.75 bu.; snap .5O-.75 bu.; beets, cut .4O-.5O K bu,, punched .3O-.35 Ioz.; cabbage .60-1.OO box; carrots, cut .45-.5O M bu., punched .3O-.35 doz.; caulifiower S.0O-S.5O doz.; celery, hearts 1.15-1.35 dog, rounds .75-1.0O doz.; corn 1.OO-1.5 .5O 100 ears; cucumbers .60-1.O0 bu.; egg plant .40-.50 bu.; lettuce .50- 100 box; onions 1.0O-1.25 bu.; peppers. green .40-.50 bu., red :9O- 100 bu.; potatoes .75 .S5 bu.; 100 bu.; tomatoes, No. 1 .60-.75 1S bu., No. 2 .SO-.4O 1S bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Newlaid Fancy A; Special .42-.44; Extra Gathered .35-.4O; NewlaM Medium .3S; medium .32-.S5; pull lets .25-.27; western .25-.32; live, fowl .2O-.25 h., broilers .20..27 lb.. chickens .22-.28 lb.; dressed. fowl .27 80 lb., broilcrs .35- 40 lb., chickens .4O..45 lb. .
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, cows .02-.05 lb., calves .O9-.12 lb.; beef .12-.1S h., veal .12-.17 lb., lamb .15-.2O lb., pork, loins .21-.25 h., pork, local dressed .f3-.16 lb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

executor with reference to the dis position of my personal effects, of- flee and household furniture and furnishings. library and paintings. and I direct that he dispose of these articles in accordance with the terms thereof"
 Regarding this clause the motion said:
 Whereas, an examination of the records of this court discloses that the said letter so described has never been filed with this court. Now, therefore, your contestant moves that the propo- nent, William Cardinal O'Connell. be ordered to produce and file with this court the aforesaid letter or letters corollary thereto"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
Nowsett, Fescie
 And Probulis
 Plead Tomorrow
Will Be Brought From New Haven With Score of Other Prisoners to Stand Trial Before Criminal Session of Superior Court

Scully, Michael Yarosh, Francis sherman, Benjamin Stanis, James Thomson, Alderic Drainville, Patsy Alcorese, William Skelley and Wal ter Gruzas.
 Stanis is the accused who is charged with two counts of rob- bery with violence. arising from holdup he committed when us- ing a fake gun. The gun has all the appearance of a loaded revol- yer but is only taken from mould with two holes drilled on either side to represent spaces for bullets in the barrel. The trigger is just form on the imitation and can- not be moved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
FIRE DAMAGE
 TWO STORY GARAGE

The interior of two-story wooden garage in the rear of 94 Willow street was badly damaged by fire early this afternoon. A still alarm was sent in at 1:19 o. clock to be followed by bell alarm at 1:22 o'clock. Several companies of apparatus responded to the call. Louis Mikowskey is the owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
PRESIDENT KILLED

St Louis, Sept 14.-UP)-Wil- liam D. Patterson, 2S. president of the St Louis Glider club was killed yesterday when a glider crashed 30 feet to the ground while taking off. Witnesses said the craft was unbalanced by a cross wind while it was being towad by an automo- bile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
CARDINAL RAGONESI
 DIED AT CAIANO

Rome, Sept 14-(UP)-Cardinal Frarcisco Ragonesi, prefect of the tribunal of the apostolic signature, died to-day.
 Cardinal Ragonesi was born in 1850 and created cardinal in 1921.
 Cardinal Ragonesi died of pneu- monia at the convent of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Caiano, near Florence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

ternational Harvester. Otis Eleva- tor, Purity Baking A and McKees- port Tin Plate were among the new law division.
 Sales to 1890 p. m. 1900. 900 shares. against 1,3O0,00O shares in the corresponding period Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
DEAD FRoM GAS.

Lawrence, Mass, Sept 14.-(UP) Joseph Mercier, 55. father of several children, was found in a gas-filled room at lodging house here to-day. Mercier. es- tranged from his family, had been out of work several weeks Police said he had committed suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS.

Foreclosure proceedings were instituted today by the Dime Saw ings Bank against Frank Don- narumma. Notice of the suit was filed in the town clerks office. The property involved is located on the northerly side of East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
State League of
 Women Voters
List of Officers to Be Voted for Here Next
 Week

Mrs Edith Valet Cook of New Haven will be reelected president of the Connecticut League of Wo- men Voters at the state convention of the organization in this city next week. The nominating com mittee, headed by Mrs Herbert Knox Smith of Harrington, has completed it's slate of officers. Mrs Cook is q practicing attorney in New Haven and Is the wife of Dr Robert J. Cook. She is also ex- ecutive secretary of the Connectf- cut Welfare association and sec- retary of the Conencticut Welfare association and secretary of the board of directors of Grace hospi- tai. She served in the house dur ing the. 1927 legislature. Other names presented for election in- clude:
 Vice president In charge of citi- zenship, Mrs Annie G. Porritt Of Hartford; vice. president in charge of organization. Miss Edna L Tyler of New London; vice-presl- dent in charge of membership, Mrs A. M. Fechheimer of Soul, Norwaik; secretary, Mrs Ruth M
 Dadourian of Hartford: treasurer Mrs William Valentine of Pomfret;
 honorary directors, Miss Katharine
 Ludington of Lyme and Miss Mar, Bulkley of Hartford: directors at large, Miss Maude Thompson o1 Farmintgon, Mrs Dudley Gaines oi
 Hartford, Mrs Charles G. Morris
 of New Haven. Mrs Francis u Johnstone of Woodstock. Mrs Percy
 T. Walden of New Haven. Mrs
 William Park of Hanover and Mrs Otto G. Wiedman of. Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Local Woman to
 Appear in Court
Will Be Given Hearing in
 Meriden Monday

Arrested here as a hit-and-run driver, Mrs Lena J. Burke, 52, of 90 Bishop street, will be arraigned Monday morning in the police court of Meriden on three charges reckless driving, evasion of re- sponsibility and misconduct in the operation of an. automobile so as to cause loss of life. It Is alleged that an automobile driven by Mrs Burke struck and fatally injured Peter Metelsky, z. and failed to stop. The accident occurred in Meriden Sunday evening.
 The arrest of Mrs Burke resulted here when the police of Meriden found the defendants car in a local garage. An ornament on the head light bar had been knocked off. A spectator also noted that the license plate bore the letter k. A check up on the machine showed that the detached ornament was part of the car. Mrs Burke recalled hit ting something on Broad street Meriden, but denied most emphat. ically that she knew that the object was a young lad. Mrs Burke was returning home from a visit to her mother in Meriden. She is at lib- erty at present under bonds of $1,00O furnished for her appear ance in court Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
BOna-Dom Club
 Dance at YMCA
First Annual Event Will Take Place This
 Evening

The central Y. M. C. A. gymna- sium will be the scene this even ing of the first annual Bona-Dom Club dance being presented In the form of aftermath to the annual gridiron encounter between Cros- by and Naugatuck High schools re- presentative e1evens.
 The Original Troubadours or chestra has been secured to fur nish the music for the 100 couples who are expected to add atmo- sphere to this colorful event. The gym will be very prettily decor ated in a fitting scheme color of black and white, Bona-Dom colors. Dancing will commence promptly at S:3O o'clock.
 The committee in charge of the dance includes: Chairman Francis c. O'Donnell, Raymond Murphy, Edward Conlon and Joseph May.
 The Bona-Don Club, latest young mems organization at the Red Triangle, shows q personnel of Crosby and Wilby graduates. List ed among the members are: Fran cis c. O'Donnell, John Mccarthy, Thomas Finn, Patrick Costello, Donald Monaghan, Frank Sullivan Edward Conlon, Earl Lallier, Frank Gilhooley, Raymond Mur- phy, Nick Verzier, Edward Davis, Michael Colasanto, John Brennan, James Brennan, John Kenny, Jo- seph May, stephen Egan, Frank May, Martin Brennan, John Egan, William O'Brien, William Dwyer Francis Burns and Roy Smith, ad- visor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14
Rededicntion Of
 Rochanlbedu Memorial
Scouts Participate in Exercises at Marion This After-
 nOOn-Meriden Pastor to Offciate

the history of the state and nation when the great army of France which had sailed over 5000 miles across seas to assist the colonies in achieving their independence, traversed our little state on It's way from Providence to Yorktown"
 In April 1914, Dennis H. Tier ney again interested himself in raising funds for another memorial to the soldiers of Rochambeau who died in raising funds near the East Farms cemetery while French aid was moving to join Washington on his march to Yorktown. WheE the appeal was issued the response was immediate and on August 16, 1914, the shaft in East Farms cemetery was dedicated. It has this inscriptions: This memorial was erected by patriotic citizens and statesmen to commemorate two French soldiers of Rocham- beau's army who volunteered to fight for American independence under Washington, enroute from Newport to Yorktown. died and were buried here, 1781. Contrib utors, Governors Baldwin of Con- necticut, Dunne of Illinois, native or WaLeTDury, GiynH, OL NeW loTh' McGovern, of Wisconsin, Me- Creary, of Kentucky: United States senator of Connecticut: F. B. Bran degee, G. P. Mclean; Senator Irv- ing H. Chase, Connecticut; Con gressman A. Lonergan, B. F. Mahan, T. L.. Reilly, William Ken nedy of Connecticut; Martin Scully, mayor of Waterbury; Alfred j.. Wolff, president of the board of al- dermen; F. P. Guilfoile, corpora tion counsel; school children and teachers. Committee of erection: D. H. Tierney, Charles S. Miller and Ervis E. Wright"
 Nearly 4.000 people gathered to hear the addresses and witness the unveiling. Among the speakers were Governor S. E. Baldwin, May or Martin Scully, Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly, Congressman William Kennedy, Rev John c. Davenport, Rev Frederick D. Buck ley, Rev Luke E. Fitzsimons, Rabbi David E. Swiren. Charles A. Colley and Edward Balthazar. whose ad- dress was in French.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-14

Answer n few formal questions, show your union card, sign book, pay q dollar to the clerk and you are married in SOviet Russia. Above, two couples gct- ting married at 6 government bureau; right, a Red soldier ana his bride.
 This freedom does not mean that the goyernfnent does not punish men for Irresponsible relations. ivan s- found this out. Twice last summer Ivan had persuaded Ignorant young peasants from vile lages to marry him and then left them after two days. The third girl he registered with reported him when he failed to show up.
 Ivan was tracked to his depart ment store job. He is now serv- ing q term In prison. S#
 But even if men and women take no marriage vows In Russia and are not asked to promise q single thing, the institution hasn't gone on the rocks. apparently. ltus- sia hos t2.b marriages to each 1OOO people, as against America's 10i4. in Moscow the zags bureau head told mo there was practically one divorce to every two marriages which almost doubles our Reno. Hut down In the smaller towns and in the villages there are not Esore than one in fc. In nostoy the Zaga bureau registers 200-2bO marriages a month and divorces from 40.b0.