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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
FINED AND JAILED FOR USING PHONE SLUGS
New Books At The Library

Fiction Murder in Haystack, Dorothy Aldis: The Everlasting Struggle, Johan Bojer; Cambodian Quest, R. J. Casey: Enchanting CIementina, Sophia Cleugh; House Party, E. M. Delafield; The Strange Death of Mar tin Graen. David Frome; The Lime stone Tree, Joseph Hergeshiemer; {; The Man with the Scared Hand, H. K. Webster.
 Non Fiction
 The Magnificent Illusion, E. J. E. Barrett; The Barretts of Wimpole and the Public Library, G F. Bow erman; Wild Flowers and State Flowers of North America, l.. N. Gil- bert; Six Easy Italian Plays, Emilio Goggio; Essays in Satire, R. A. Knox; Connecticut State History of the b. A. R., Mrs l.. M. Mouat; My Story, M. R. Rinehart; This Is New York, F. F.. Sherwood; Genealogy of Thomas Pope, Mrs D. r. Worden.
 Industrial
 Fundamentals of Television, T. w. Benson; Business Letters, H. A. and Miller Burd; Aviation and Life h. surance, R. A. Dunn; Amber to Am peres, Ernest Greenwood; Handloom Weaving, P. Orman; Woodwork in the Junior High School; W. E. Rob- erts; Mechanical Requirements, J. A. Roenigk.
 Metten of Tyre, Helena Carus; The Tides Secret, Reed Fulton; Our Most Popular Trees, l.. x. Gilbert; Betsy Ross, Quaker Rebel, E. $. Parry; All About Patsy, Mary Phipps; Chill dren's Percussion Bands, L. E. q Rusette
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

keeper as to the description of q patron, who had attempted to use the phone. With the aid of Detec- tives William Pollard and William Foley. he telephone company trailed Luciano to local hotel and caused his arrest. A search of his rooms revealed the presence of a large number of slugs of % cent and iive-cent models.
 When arraigned to-day Luciano was formally charged with obtain
 ing valuab ble service by false pre- lenses. He admitted depositing the slugs and claimed that he had won them in gambling proposition and wanted to get rid of them. He repre- .jented himself as salesman for a magazine house. His solicitations of subscriptions here not being very successful he was rather short of money. lie had occasion to call Boston to adjust matters with the manager of his sales crew. He had Dcen advised that he was foolish to ase good money when the slugs would serve the purpose just the same. Luciano informed Judge Mey- CT that he was sorry that he had at- tempted the act and would not have done so had he money to make the urgent business call
 Judge Meyers actions in impos- ing a fine of $100 and adding on iail sentence of three months, which he declined to suspend the execution of, is likely to deter repetitions of Lucianos acts in Waterbury at feast. Unless friends come to the young mans aid he will be obliged 70 spend over six months in jail. The fine if paid will cut down the jail term, but the county officials vii; ret accept payment-in slugs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

For the price of telephone call to Boston, JoEn Luciano. "A, of that city gambled with fate here We'd nesday and lost out. To-day in po- lice court he was found guilty of using brass slugs in a public tele- phone pay station and was not only fined $10O and, costs, but given jail sentence of three months. It was one of the severest penalties meted out here in many months and appar- ently reflects the official sentiment of court officials in their determination 10 put stop to such methods of de- frauding, which have become too frequent occurrences in Waterbury within the past few months.
 It was also learned to-day from Harold w. Davis. manager of the Iccal telephone exchange, that d special system of detection of slugs from genuine coins has been sue cessfully operated in this city and was mainly responsible for the quick apprehension of Luciano. Mir Da- wis intimated in 6 statement that the telephone company has several sim liar cases under surveillance and that prosecution would follow it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Boston Man Gets Three Months;
 Assessed $1OO
John Luciano Found Guilty of Using Brass Slugs- Court Moves in Sympathy With Public Utilities in Effort to Stamp Out Evil

sufficient evidence is obtained.
 A keen sense of hearing, which enabled a telephone operator to de- tect the falss metallic ring of the slubs as they dropped into the coin tox of locai' pay station, led in- directly to tce accused's arrest. Manager Davis taking the witness stand testified that on March 24th a telephone cali was sent from Water bury to Boston. The "calP' was put through but the suspicious of the operator were aroused and an in- vestigation led to the discovery or the siugs. On Wednesday. March 18th, another call from the same station was put in for Boston. When the patron was instructed 10 drop ,n the necessary coins the operator on the alert detected the false rings and promptly challenged the party attempting to make the call. After 2 few words in which he insisted that the coins were genuine the party hung up The telephone com pany's investigators hurried to the station and inspected the coin box. More slugs were found. A descrip- ton was obtained from the store
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
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 Naugatuck, March 27.-Wflliam H. Thurk, 50, of Al Grove street died carly this morning in the Waterbury hospital from the effects of poison which he drank at his home Wednes- day night. M
 The deceased 1t was reported had become Respondent as he had been out of employment for several months. For many years he was en- gagged as a bootmaker at the plant time His splendid literary ability. self-acquired, attracted the atten- tfon of Parnell. who engaged his services as secretary. He entered Parliament in 1880 as member for the Borough of Wexford and event. ually became one of it's most notable leaders. It was said of Healey that had his clause been accepted in con- nection with Gladstone's Irish land bill, the country would have been saved the incidents and sad experi- ences of subsequent land wars.
 Cosgrave pressed the appointment of Hea1ey as the first governor of the Irish Free state and 1t was main tained by many from both the Irish and British viewpoint, no better choice could have been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Concert Tomorrow Night
 By Marjorie Soper Nuhn

Mrs Marjorie Soper Nuhn of 581 Willow street will give a concert to-. r.orrow night at the Waterbury Women's club at 8:15. Mrs Nuhn, who is a lyric soprano, will be as- sisted by Elizabeth Harbison David, composer-pianist. A program of French, German, Italian and Eng fish songs will be presented as well as a group of solo piano numbers by Mrs David.
 Mrs Nuhn is soprano soloist at the Second Congregational church in this city. She has achieved a repu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

This special event has been staged in several large cities by leading department stores very successfully. Although not a line carried regularly by department stores---it's so unusual a value-that How land Hughes decided to bring it to Waterbury.
 This quality oil usually sells at BOG a quart in service sta tions and in this event is offered at less than 15c a quart. Medium weight oil that will meet the most ex- acting specifications - for gravity, firing, cold test, max imum viscosity. Has pure paraffin base-is rich in lu- bricating value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

To-night's the night for the 24th annual presentation of the A B c Minstrels at Buckingham hall. Un- der the direction of George Errico, the show, entitled Memories" will include in it's cast a few old time favorites headed by Jim Carty and Joe Errico, members of the original Madison Square quartet. Jack Freney and John King Altman were the other two members of that fa- nous quartet. Altman could not be present but Joe Errico arrived last night for the rehearsal.
 The show will be unique in that a novel idea is to be shown for the first time here. Variety will mark the program which will in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
TIMOTHY HEALEY,
 DIED YESTERDAY
Active in Public Affairs and First GOvernOr-G General
 Irish Free State
HAD STORMY CAREER

Scores of Waterburians. particu- larly former sons and daughters of Ireland and students of Irish his- tory, will be interested in the an- iiouncement of the death of Timothy Healey, first governor of the Irish Free State. His death at the age of 75 occurred yesterday in Dublin. The famous leader. ex-member of the British parliament and associate of Charles Stewart Parne1l and other outstanding figures of a generation ago, had been i'll for several weeks past. but only.a few intimate friends were aware of the seriousness of his condition. News of his death was a distinct shock to hundreds of his admirers.
 .Hea1ey was born in Bantry in 1855 and from his father who was clerk of local Poor Law Union he learned of the horrors of the great famine of 1847. After serving as a clerk in railway office he became interested in writing as London cor respondent of The Nation, one of the greatest political weekiies of the thur Hirst, F.. J. Murphy,sA. Twelves W. Tullar, E. W. Johnson, w. Horn becker and J. H. Twelyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
POLICE CALLED TO ARREST
 DEMOUSTACHED HUSBAND

Seattle.-When Mrs D. D. Ringer returned home from bridge party she found a strange man sleeping in her bedroom. She ran from the house and called police.
 Officers arrived and as they apz preached the sleeping man he sud- denly awakened. bounded out of bed and ran to another room.
 What's the big idea?" he shouted when they had him cor nered.
 Then Mrs Ringer discovered that it was her husband. minus his moustache.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Thurk Dies From
 Dose Of Poison
Despondent Borough Resident Drank Mixture at Grove
 Street Home Wednesday Night

of the G. NJ +. Shoe company.
 He is survived by his wife. Alma J., his mother, Mrs Rudolph Thurk and two sisters, Misses Catherine and Emily Thurk, all of this bor- ough. The body will be brought to the borough to-day and the funeral will be held Monday afternoon but the hour has not been set. Rev Ar thur F. Lewis of St Michaers Episy copal church will ofiiciate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

clude dancing, singing with harmony par excellence, and comedy of the funniest kind. Miss Lillian Mccoy will be one of the headliners in the dance novelties. She will be teamed with Miss Dorothy Sternberg and what this duo can do with their feet is a treat. Fred Errico will also be in the show. having come from New York for the presentation. Others will be Patsy Perugini. in harmonica selections and Miss Mildred Roche who will sing. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" The Arcadian orchestra, known throughout New England for its excellent dance music will &C., company the so1oists and play for dancing after the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

Ernest A. Franke, Council Bluffs, Iowa, farmer. claims to have a hen which still lays regularly at 27 years of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

tation as singer of ability locally and in many other sections of the country, appearing as soloist with we'll known clubs, musical organiza- tons. etc. She has also sung over the radio at varoius times.
 MT and Mrs R. Taylor of Thomas ton avenue were rendered a recep- tion at their home recently. the oc- casion being their 42nd wedding an- nsversary. The guests of honor were presented with many useful gifts Those present were: MT and Mrs S. Lambert. MT and Mrs Waters, MT and Mrs F.. Waters, and the fol- lowing members of the EVeryman's Bible Class of which MT Taylor is vice president. E. c. Hotchkiss, Arr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28

 Commission
Public Hearing to Be Held in Stamford Wed-
 neSday

Final public hearings by the tri-State Anti-Pollution Com mission, representing New York and Connecticut will be held on Wednesday, September 30th. The Connecticut State meeting will be held at 2 p. m. in the City Council rooms, at Stamford, Conn.
 The New Jersey meeting will be held on October 7th. Members of the legislature, Congressional rep resentatiyes, prosecuting and health officers, engineering staffs and heads of civic organizations have been invited to attend the hearings and discuss the questions under advisement by the commits sion.
 Early in the summer the tri- State Commission, of which Joseph P. Day, of New York is chairman, assigned research work on the various phases of pollution to a number of subcommittee. Re- ports of this work were submitted to the Commission at its last meet ing in New York a week ago.
 Public hearings have beeh called for open discussion of the reports of these sub-committees. The work of drafting a treaty for sub mission to the respective state legislatures and the federal gov ernment will be begun immediately after the open hearings are con- cluded.
 The Connecticut State meeting will be held before the members or the Connecticut State Commission which includes: Ernest L. Averill,, James A. Newlands, Dr. Sanford H. Wadhams, George T. Kimball, Walter Ross steiner, Dr. Stanley H. Osborn. Thomas A. Fully. Edward T, Buckingham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28
The Episcopal Conference Three.Day Session Will
 Open in New York
 City Tomorrow

Several Waterbury clergymen will attend the annual conference of Episcopal clergymen to be held at Choate school. Wallingford on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day. Norman Thomas, head of the socialist party and Rev Ralph w. Sockman, pastor of the Madi- son avenue Methodist church in New York city will be the speak CTS. Local ministers who will att tend are Rev Dr John N. Lewis. rector of St Johns Episcopal church, Rev Robert c. Batchelder and Rev Arthur F. McKenny. as- sistants at St Johns, Rev Henry Baldwin Todd, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Rev Thomas l.. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Episcopal church and Rev Samuel A. Budde, vicar of Christ chapel.
 It was announced that a drive of $s,000 for the budget of the Waterbury Council of Religious Education, will be conducted this week to provide funds for lead- ership training school. the vaca- tion Bible schools and the week. day religious schools. .
 Rally days will be observed Tn each department of the church school at the South Federated church at the opening this Sunday. Sunday school classes begin next Sunday at All Souls Episcopal church. The Young Peoples Eel lowship will start meettnga sum day at o'clock. Everyman's Bible class of Waterviile will hold Q supper at Grace Methcdis. cb lareh nariara Saturday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28
Hold Ballinger
 For Stevens Death
Operated Truck Which Brought Death to Lad of
 Sixteen

hour. It was no part of his duty to operate the truck at his place of employment and he ap- peared to be unfamiliar with the operation of it.
 The Oronoke road at this point, which is just south of the Country club entrance is very narrow, and there is a deep ditch or gully on the westerly side of the road. The ground is very rough and uneven on this side of the road, and there are two trees a few feet from the westerly edge of the ditch. There was no other traffic on the road al that time, and there Is nothing to obstruct the view for several hun. dred feet ahead.
 When Ballinger got on to thi: part of the Oronoke road just
 south of the entrance to the Wa.
 terbury Country club, the righ'
 wheels of the truck went off the roadway into the ditch, causing
 him to lose control of the truck which proceeded for about 10C feet along the ditch and over the 1 rough ground before it stopped Stevens who had been standing ur riding on the running board on the right or westerly side, was struck by one of the trees and crushed between the tree and the truck The act of the operator in driving large. heavy truck over a heav- fly trafficked highway and along very narrow road, with a boy standing on each side on the run ming board. was a highly dangerous procedure. which he must have re. alized. Before Ballinger had got. ten to the narrow Oronoke road
 Stevens had told him to slow the speed of the truck, but he failed to do so.
 Stevens was at once removed tc the Waterbury hospital. but his in. juries were 90 severe that he died at p. m., daylight saving time of the same day. Ballinger i'm. mediately after the accident rar away. and although search has been made. he has not been To- cated.
 I find that the death of the said | Howard Stevens was caused by the | fracture of the skull in the Jeff middle fossa, together with inter.
 nal injuries. when he was struck | by tree and crushed between the tree and the Chevrolet truck or
 which he was riding on the Oron.
 oke road. and that said death was
 due to the criminal negligence oi
 Andrew Ballinger, the operator ol said truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28
B0YHOOD HOPE
 COMES TOO LATE
Louis Wenzel Beats BrOth=
 CT in Foot Race, But Commits Suicide in Feat

Chicago, Sept 2S.-UP)-Louis WenzePs boyhood ambition was to beat his brother. Rudolph, in a footrace, they raced often in those days, but Rudolph always won.
 In manhood, Louis became a chauffeur. Eighteen months ago he lost his job. Rudolph helped him financially, so he was never in want, but it was hard for a man of 40 to be out of work so long.
 "Oh, what's the use?" he asked of Rudolph. I'm ready to quit" With that, he strode from the house. Rudolph followed.
 Looking back, Louis started running. He was going toward a river bridge. Rudolph, divining his purpose, sprinted after him. A race was on, just as in those for mer days when Rudolph always won. But now Rudolph could not gain. Louis reached the bridge first, vaulted a failing. and plunged into the water. Rudolph, unable to swim, could not aid him.
 Louis lost his life-but he won the race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28

A 17-year old youth, Andrew Ballinger, a former resident of Waterbury is held criminally re- sponsible by Deputy Coroner Wal ter w. Smyth for the death of Howard Stevens. 16, of Myrtle ave- nue on May 17th. The accused operator of an alleged carelessly driven truck has been successful to date in eluding the efforts of the police of Connecticut as well as New Jersey Ballinger resided in Princeton. The fatal accident occurerd on the Oronoke road, where Ballinger lost control of the machine and Stevens was crushed to death.
 Deputy Coroner Smyth, during the inquest, examined the follow ing witnesses: Detective Joseph Bendler, Charles H. Coleman Jr, Princeton, N. J.. Ballinger's em- ployer; Otis Couette, 25 Highland avenue; Charles H. Burner, Oron- oke road; Dr John J.. Galley, Country Club road; Lillian M. Judd, Oronoke road; Edward Me- Donald, q Robbins street; Ray Stevens and Fred J. Stevens, Al Myrtle avenue.
 Coroner's Finding
 The finding is as follows:
 On May 17th, at about 11:3O a. m., the deceased was standing on the right running board of a 1880 Chevrolet truck. The truck which had a rack body. was being oper- ated southerly on the Oronoke road by Andrew Ballinger, about IT years old, of Princeton, New ter. sey. Edward Mcdonald, 15. of Fl Robbins street, was riding on the left running board, and Otis Couette, IS, of 25 Highland ave- nue, was sitting inside with the op- orator. Ballinger was not H. censed operator of motor vehicles. He was employed by Charles Cole man, of Princeton, N. J., on the farm of Amber Armstrong under the name of James Conroy.
 On the night of May 18th. Bal finger took the truck which was owned by Armstrong. without per- mission and drove to Waterbury. He was acquainted with the de- ceased and on Sunday morning be- fore II o'clock went to his home at Al Myrtle avenue. where he re- mained for short time. The two boys then started out for ride ] before lunch, picking up McDon- aid and Couette. Ballinger. who was operating the truck. preceded out West Main street on to the Country Club road and along the Oronoke road short distance when this accident happened. The truck was a one ton truck and Ballinger was operating it at a speed of about 30 to 35 miles an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28
Fall Meeting
 of Boy Scouts
Will Be Held for Registra=
 ton All This Week

Boy Scout troops will sponsor their initial fall meetings during the current week which Scout Ex- ecutive Arthur D. Marston looks forward to as being a busy week Registration will begin at once and another high figure is expected. Troop meeting scheduled fol- low:
 Troop l, St Johns Episcopal church. Oct 8, Troop 2. First Meth odist church. Wednesday,; Troop 8 Mill Plain Union church, Tuesday; Troop 2, Second Congregational church, October g; Troop g, St Francis Xavier's church, Friday; Troop 10, German Lutheran church Tuesday.
 Troop II. Bunker Hill Congrega gational church, October [; Troop IF. St Joseph's church, Tuesday; Troop 13, Sacred Heart church. Oc. copal church, Oct 6: Sts Peter and PauPs church, Tuesday; Troop 19 South Federated church, October 6; Troop 20. Church of the Blessed Sacrament. October G. Troop 21, West Side Hill Metho. dist church, Friday; Troop 22 First Congregational church. Fri. day: Troop 23, Beth Fl synagog Friday; Troop 25, American Legion, tomorrow.
 Troop 26, Church of Our Lady of Lour6es, Friday; Troop 27 Prospect, Monday; Troop 29, He. brew Institute, Thursday; Troor 29, Hebrew Institute. Thursday; Troop 34. Christ hapel. Monday and Troop 35, All Souls church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28
|DIOCESES LOSES
 POPULAR PRIEST
Rev Edward Shaughnes- sey Died Yesterday at
 His Home in Hartford
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY

Rev. Edward Shaughnessy died yesterday at the home of his moth- CT, Mrs. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, 23 Freeman street, Hartford.
 Father Shaughnessy was born in Hartford. his father being the late James Shaughnessy. He was edu- cated at St. Joseph's school, St. Thomas seminary and studied for the priesthood at St. Marys school in Baltimore. Md.
 He was ordained by Rt. Rev. John J. Milan in St. Joseph's Cathe- dral in 1914. He was curate at the Blessed Sacrament church, Bridgeport. for six years, and was then chaplain at Mt. St. Joseph's Academy in West Hartford for six years. at the same time being ad- ministrator of St. Marys church, Newington. He leaves his mother.
 The funeral will be held We'd nesday at 10 a. m., with a solemn pontifical mass at St. Joseph s Cathedral. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-28
Three Women And Four Men Taken
 At Southington
State Troopers Swoop Down on Three Door Early
 Sunday Morning -L Local Police Believe They :. Sought Girl Alegedly Forced Into Life of Shame

Rose Thinsti, 30, alleged pro- prfetress of the inn, was taken in- to custody and charged with keep ing a house of i'll repnte. She was
 recently convicted in the Southing- ton police court of violating the liquor law and fined $150 and costs
 Others arrested in the raid gave their names as Jean Harris, 30,
 and Katherine Driscoll, 36, of 25 Abbott avenue, Waterbury; Mich Ronzillo, East Bristol; Phillip
 Ronzi1lo of Bristol, and Salvatore, of Waterbury. They face charges of frequenting. Complaints from neighbors were responsible for the raid.
 Three Door Inn has been under the surveillance of the state police
 for several weeks. State Trooper Adolph Pastors, resident of Wa terbury, has been checking up on
 the report that Sally Clark, a member of a prominent New York
 city family, had been kidnapped and detained at the inn for inn
 moral purposes. The young woman attempted suicide here last July and was taken to St Mary's hos pital for treatment. She was , reported as having been found in the doorway of an apartment
 house on Abbott avenue, the same
 address given by the two women
 taken into custody yesterday morn
 ing.
 State troopers have been check
 ing up on the alleged owners of
 the inn as we'll as Waterbury fre- quenters. It Is believed that Sunday mornings raid was a part of the investigation and inspired
 by the hope of locating Jack Tri- podi, or Miss Clark.