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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

machine was negligent and that ths plaintiff sustained serious injuries in that his earning power has been lessened by permanent disability of the left arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Especial to The DcmOcrat.)

According to an announcement made to-day by Highway Commis- sioner John A. Macdonald, who IS chairman of the public relations committee of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers, there will be sub mitted to the general assembly to- morrow on behalf of that body, the state water commission, several state departments and various public and private engineers interests, a bill providing an appropriation for thu compilation of new geodetic and typographical map of the state of Connecticut.
 The bill will ask an appropriation of $324 900 to be expended over a period of five years at the rate of approximately $65,O00 per year. The expense of compiling the map will be shared with the United States Geological Survey which will con- duct the mapping operations.
 Connecticut's present topographi- cal map was made forty-five yeais s ago, Commissioner Macdonald states. and it is naturally antequated and inaccurte for all engineering pur- poses.
 The typographical map differs greatly from the ordinary map of the school geography type which shows only some of the main fea-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
JOHN E. 0BRIEN
 TO ADDRESS CLUBS
Session to Be Held at the Hotel Elton Thursday
 Noon
TO USE COLORED SLIDES

J. F. OBrien. advertising manager of the Westinghouse Lamp company will address a combined meeting of the Merchants bureau, Lions club, and Quota club at the Hotel Elton in Thursday noon. MT O'Brien's talk will be illustrated with attractive colored slides. He will speak before the Hartford merchants on Wel- nesday, the 2Sth.
 MT O'Brien has had a wide ex- perience 9s a speaker. and writer in trade publications on timely mer- cnandisirg subjects. He is a mem- Der of the Association of National Advertisers, the American Institute and other national organizations. and, as director of the Advertising and Sales promotion department Of the Westinghouse Lamp Company, he has spent much time in studying the sales problems of the retail out let.
 All merchants and window display managers interested in hearing MT C'Brien's talk are cordinally invited to attend this meeting. Reservations may be made at the Chamber of Commerce office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
CHASE FOREMEN'S
 CLUB ANNUAL SHOW
Will Me Staged at Bucking- ham Hall Under Direction
 of George ErricO
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

The Chase Foremen's club will present its annual minstrel show under the title, Putting On the Ritz" as Buckingham hall on Feb ruary 2. George Errico will direct the production which will feature 50 voices in harmony.
 The Foremen's club feels that 1t will have to put over something big to equal the reputation gained by the Chase Girls club which success fully presented musical comedy on two nights last week Favorable comments on that production are still going the rounds.
 Director Errico is highly optimis- tic relative to the merits of Putting On the Ritz after having presided at the few rehearsals held so far. MT Errico is known throughout the state as a master at bringing out a perfect blending of harmony, no matter how large the chorus. He will have 50 men in the chorus of this presentation, all of mhom have had previous experience in amateur per- formances. Earl Samson will be mas ter of ceremonies.
 The comedy will be supplied by three well known stage performers in Clifford Slater, Tommy Sullivan and Clifford McHale. The last two have won their spurs as masters of mirth and always have proved laugh provokers. The Arcadian orchestra will supply the music for dancing after the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
MILAN
 IS DISMISSED
Found Guilty This Morning of Charges of Being Un=
 fit for Duty
UP BEFORE ON CHARGES

Private Arthur Mclean of the Willow street station was dismissed from the department after he was found guilty of charges of being un- fit for duty by the board of fire commissioners in session at the city hall this morning. He pleaded guilty to reporting for roll call on January IA under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
 Captain John F. Ahearn told the board this morning that had Pri- vate Mclean kept quiet that morn ing, he would not have been mo- ticed The officer said Private Me Lean spoke out of turn at the roll call and later in the morning got into an argument with a street sweeper going through the house. He said the accused private was warned to do his work and keep quiet, but the latter asked twice to be permit ted to go home on account of sick ness. Captain Ahearn said he final ly was required to call Chief Henry II. Heitman.
 Chief Heitman said he went to the station at , o'clock, found Private Mclean under the influence and sent him home. Captain Ahearn said that outside of Private McLean's drinking he was an A No 1 fireman. Private Mclean said he was feeling ill that morning and took couple of drinks before reportins.
 His record read at the meeting showed that he was appoitned to the call force on June IS. 1919 and became regular in July of July. 1919. It also showed that he had been up on charges on several oc- casions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

will be held tomorrow afternoon from his home to St Lucy's church, time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 GRACE-Mrs Julia (Pierce) Grace, wife of Patrick H. Grace, died yesterday at her home, 153 Will low street following a long illness She leaves besides her husband, one daughter, Frances and number of nieces and nephews.
 Mrs Grace was born in Listowell country Kerry, Ireland. She received her education at the Presentation convent of Nazareth, Castle Island, Ireland. She had made her home here for many years, coming from New York where she first settled up- on arriving from Ireland. She had a wide circle of friends.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning at 9:3O o'clock from her home to St Margaret's church St Joseph's cemetery. Friends are re- quested to omit flowers.
 WILCOX - Hubert X. Wilcox, age 73 years, died at his home, 36
  He was born in New Hartford but had resided here for IS years. Mir Wilcox was foreman of the Chase Metal Works. He was member Of the Congregational church of Tor rington but attended Christ Chapel in this city. He was charter mem Der of the Rebekahs and member of the Ridgley lodge of Odd Fellows In Torrington.
 Besides his wife he leaves two daughters. Mrs Frederick H. War ner of this city and Mrs Ernest Handlin of New Haven; one grand of East Ridgefield and John Wilcox of Seymour. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon at 7 o'clock from the Alderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tues day evening from to 9 o'clock.
 DOOLAN-Mrs Anna Doolan. of 169 South Elm street, widow of the late Patrick Doolan, died Saturday afternoon at St Mary's hospital fol- lowing a short illness. She was born in Brooklyn, N. Y.. but had lived in Waterbury practically all her life. For 15 years she was employed at
  phone Co, retiring about years ago. She leaves three sons, Henry, Francis and William; also one brother, Richard Boyle and four grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row morning at 8:3O o'clock from her home to the Immaculate Con- ception church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 ROZELL-Stephen RoZell, age S2 years, of 541 Watertown avenue. died Saturday night at the Water bury hospital following a short ill., ness. He leaves his wife: two daughters, Mrs Aurelia Galpin and Miss Anna Rozell. one brother, grandson, Elgie l.. Galpin and one great grandson. Roy Galpin.
 MT Rozell was born in New York city, but for more than 35 years made his home in this city. The funeral services are to be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Stewart funeral home, 219 West Main street, Rev w. Moreton Owen officiating. Burial will be in Ply mouth.
 BITZ-Mrs Bertha Bitz, wife of August Bitz, of Vermont street. died at her home early yesterday morning following 8 short illness. She leaves besides her husband one brother, Werner Syfrig of this city; also a nephew and two nieces. The funeral services are to be held at 1O:3O o'clock tomorrow morning at her home, Rev William R. Meyer officiating. Burial will be in River side cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
HI-JACKERS ROB
Waiter Knocked Unconscious By
 Quintet Of Crooks
Ralph Blair Requires Medical Attention After Encounter With Yeggs Who Engage Him in Conversation and Then Use Brass Knuckles on Victim

5:40 o'clock this morning. He was preparing the counter for the early rush of the shop and city yard em- ployes when three men sauntered in- to the place from the side entrance. They ordered coffee. On being served they attempted to engage Blair in 8 conversation and one pointing out a machine inquired Whats the split or them?" Blair answered that he knew nothing about them and turned to carry on his work. As he did one of the trio swung at him and caught him under the left eye. The blow staggered Blair, but he regained his balance and shot blow at the chap who had struck him, but as the tall est one of the three men crashed him over the head, sending him to the floor. The men seized the gambl- ing devices and rushed out of the side door. just as the chef was en- tering. Blair shouted to him to get the numbers of the auto.
 The chef rushed into the street and obtained a glimpse at the plates and gave a set of numbers to the po- lice. It is apparent, however, that the authorities will be obliged to check up on the registration given. It might possibly develop that the car was stolen.
 Blair required medical treatment after his experience. He was con- fined to his home the remainder of the day. The report of the robbery was investigated by Lieutenant Will liam Pollard and Detective William Foley. The time of the incident would indicate that the party of young men waited for the policeman on the beat to send in his 5:3O o. clock ring from police signal box a few yards from the restaurant and then start out on another tour trying the doors of stores on his beat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
RESTAURANT OF MACHINES
State Geological
 Map Bill Ready
Appropriation of 0O0 to Replace 5OYear Old Chart
 Will Be Included in Bill Tomorrow

lures such as the principal cities. towns, roads and streams with no attempt to delineate the shape of the terrain. Typographical maps by means of contour lines show the ex- act shaEe of the earth's surface with the exact height and shape of its features, direction of stream flow and even show the location of the larger buildings, farm houses, barns. fields, wooded areas and rock forma- tons. It includes all cultural fea- lures and complete agricultural and geological information.
 The map sought in the legislative bill would be on scale technically known as 1:24000. upon which one inch equals about 2,000 feet If ground. On the present, antequated typographical map, one inch equals nearly one mile. It would have con- tour delineation at ten-foot height intervals and would depict the ter rain as it might be viewed by an aviator at a height of 10000 feet. Aerial pictures taken at that height would be used in compiling the map.
 After completion, copies of the map would be available for general engineering use at ten cents apiece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Five gambling machine "hi-pack- CTS" took part in daring raid early to-day upon a South Main street restaurant, knocking the waiter, Ralph Blair, supernumerary police man, unconscious and carrying away two machines. They made getaway in an automobile, which had been left parked on East Clay street. The chef of the restaurant, the Bell Lunch. obtained fleeting glimpse of the numbers of the car and the po- lice are now endeavoring to trace ownership. Blair was taken to his home with a badly swollen face, his left eye was closed and two stitches were required for deep gash on his forehead. From all indications one of the racketeers used set of brass knuckles on him, flooring him for more than official count. Three men took part in the attack and robbery, while two sat in the drivers seat of the waiting automobile, prepared for a fast getaway.
 Blair, who was recently made member of the supernumerary force, was in charge of the restaurant at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
SHARP CONTEST
 INPROBATE COURT
Woman Not Willing to Sur= render Custody of Three
 Year Old Girl
FATHER WANTS CHILD

A bitter fight was waged in the probate court this morning resulting from the application of Mrs Sophie Standard to have Benjamin Zad- rosny set aside as the guardian of his three year old daughter, Jac- queline. Judge Dennis J. Slavin stated that he would continue the case for two weeks. urged counsel to determine fair stipulation for Mrs Standard for keeping the child, and intimated that at the expiration of that period he would deny the pe- tition.
 Testimony showed that since the death of Zadrosny's wife, the child has been kept by his sisterinlaw, , Mrs Sophie Standard, at 36 Benefit street. The child is in capable hands, is healthy and well dressed, it was stated.
 Counsel for Mrs Standard exam ined friends" of Zadrosny who were with him four or five nights a week and who stated that he was rot of temperate habits and had an inclination to gamble quite a bit.
 This was denied by Zadrosny and the court ordered the case continued for two weeks. Meanwhile, he urged that Mrs Standard be paid for talk ing care of the child for seventeen months, and this was agreeable to both aItorneYS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
THE NEW TRIPLE FIRE
 TRUCK ARRIVED HERE TO-DAY

The new triple combination fire auto purchased by the local board Of fire commissioners several weeks ago arrived in Waterbury today. A representative of the American-La France company of Elmira was ex- pected here this afternoon to super wise the task of unloading the new machine. Within a day or two af- ter it has been compuetely assembl- ed it will be subjected to the usual tests ani then formally accepted by the city. It will be placed in ser vice at the Burton street station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
E Foreclosure of Mortgage
 On Garden Hill

Foreclosure of mortgage on property on the south side of Gar den Hill road is sought in a. suit instituted to-day by the Waterbury Building and Loan association against Antonio Panacci. Papers in the action were filed this morning in the town clerks office.
 Papers were also filed in $1,500 suit brought by Meloni and Lun- dell against John Ricciardi. Property on the south side of Park road is under attachment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Name Gillette z
 To Shrine Council
Will Represent Sphinx Temple at Three-Day July Ses-
 siOns in Cleveland

William M. Gillette. clerk of the court of common pleas, has been elected representative of Sphinx temple of Hartford, to the 57th inn perial council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to be held in Cleveland, o, next July IA, 15 and 16. It is considered quite an honor to the local man as the representative chosen from the ranks must be picked from over 2,500 members.
 MT Gillette will represent the Hartford temple which includes Waterbury in it's realms. The local representative will accompany Wal ter H. Penfield of Portland. past po- tentate, Merton w. Bassett of Hart ford, potentate, and William F. Pow ell of Hartford, chief rabban.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Petitions Filed
 at Washington Women Favor Entrance of United States Into the
 World Court

Senator Frederic c. Walcott of Connecticut presented the following petitions to the senate to-day:
 Petitions from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of New Haven and Westville, Connecticut, The Woman's City Club of Norwich. Conn, and sundry citizens of New Haven, Fairfield, Southport, Hart ford, West Hartford, Clinton, New Canaan, Unionville and Bristol. Conn, urging the passage of H. R. 1884, to exempt dogs from vivisec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Anna (Keegan) Conway was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from her home. 33 Well ton street to the Immaculate Con- ception church where solemn re- quiem mass was celebrated at 9 o. clock. Special music was rendered by Miss Mildred Roche. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The palbear- CTS were Patrick Rice. Walter and Harry Kelly. James Murphy, Harry Melvin and James Keegan.
 The funeral of Amedee Bernatch- clock from his home, 6S East Clay street to St Anne's church where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at o'clock by Rev Ernest Bofleau
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
UnicO Club Meet Tomorrow Night Will Hear Lecture By Prof Zampiere at Hotel
 Waterbury

Professor Pierre s. Zampiere. M. A., l.. l.. D.. professor of French and Italian at Junior College of Con- necticut, at Bridgeport, is the speaker at the meeting and dinner of the Unico club tomorrow evening at the Hotel Waterbury. The af- fair is scheduled for 8 o'clock.
 The professor is one of the fore most scholars in the country of Ital- ian descent. Professor Zampiere has received degrees from the Uni- versity of Michigan and also from Brown University.
 In addition to Professor Zampiere, Attorney Humbert Mangini. secre- tary of the club, will talk on Things I have Seen."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

assisted by Rev James Tyler as dea con and Rev A. Wuskell. subdeacon. Special music was rendered by the choir with A. Tourangeau as soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father Boileau conducting the com initial services. The pallbearers were Gedeon Meliveau, Philip Du- val. Narcisse Pronovost, Adjutor Le- meiuX, Joseph Martin and Ernest Vanasse. A delegation from the Waterbury Mfg Co included John Galway, John Deschino, William Stillwell, Walter Maroney, Raymond Parent, Clifford Marcoux, Henry Brodeur and Oscar Laud. St Jean the Baptist society was represented by Wilson Veillette. Antonio Laper- riere. Joseph Beaulieu, Ernest Bel val. Francis Michaud and Frederick Loiselle.
 The funeral of Nicola Lombardi was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from his home, II Bronson street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn requiem mass was cele brated at o'clock by Rev Jos eph Valambrini assisted by Rev Rocco Guerriero as deacon and Rev Domenico Ricci, sub-deacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery, Father Guerriero conducting the committal services. The pallbeareds were Jos eph Linfantis, Pellegrino Colella, Pasquale Mucci, Lorenzo Tomissiel- To, Nicholas De Paolo and SebastinO Romeo.
 Funeral services for Mrs Artison s. Clark were held this afternoon at o'clock at her hom in Middle bury, Rev John D. Skilton officiating. Burial was in Middlebudy cemetery.
 The funeral services for Mrs Annie Volles were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Bergin funeral home, 290 East. Main street, Adju- tant George Sirnons of the Salvation Army corps officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Maria Helen Sulli- van was held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs Timothy Sullivan of 1872 East Main street and burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services for James Taylor were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny, 25 Central avenue, Rev Isaac w. Reed officiating. Bur- ial was in new Pine Grove cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
JOHN R. HUGHES ATTENDED MEETING
Conn Merchants Assn COn= sidering Proposed Legis=
 latiOn at Hartford

With several matters now pending before the legislature of interest to the merchandising interests of the state, :he Connecticut Merchants association today went into session at Hartford for the purpose of go- ing over the various proposed meas ure.
 Among those present at the meet ing from this city were John R.. Hughes, vice-president of the How land Hughes Company, and Ralph Payne, general manager of the same concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
ton in the District of Columbia.

tion in the District of Columbia
 Petitions from the Friendly Union of the Wesley Methodist church of Warehouse Point and the Woman S Christian Temperance Union of Mid dlefield, and Portland. Conn. pray ing for the passage of H. R. 1884, to exempt dogs from vivisection in the District of Columbia.
 Petition from the Michael J. Com. cowich Post No 597. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ansonia, Connecticut praying for the passage of the bill to authorize immediate cash pay ment of the governments adjusted compensation certificates to the World War Veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Obituary

O'CONNOR-Miss Eliza beth o. Connor, graduate nurse and for mer resident of Waterbury, died Saturday tt her home in New York city. Miss O'Connor practiced nurs- ing in Waterbury for about 20 years, but for the past 15 years had been making her home in New York. She leaves two sisters, Misses Mary and Theresa O'Connor and one brother, Frank. The funeral arrangements are to be announced later. 1, HACKETT - Mrs Anna A. Hac- kett. wife of Patrick Hackett, of 1090 East Main street, died at her home early yesterday morning fol- lowing lingering illness. Besides her husband she leaves one son. Henry A. Hackett; one daughter, CTS, John and Edward Finley; one sister, Mrs James Black and four grandchildren, all of this city.
 Mrs Hackett was born in Middle town, the daughter of James and Anna (Regan) Finley, pioneer Irish residents of that city. She came to Waterbury to make her home while 8 young girl and in 1892 married MT Hackett. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, kind and sympathetic neighbor and true friend. She was a devout commun- icant of the Sacred Heart church and was active in various charitable enterprises. Her many friends will be deeply grieved to learn of her death.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning at 8:30 o'clock from, her home to the Sacred Heart church. where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in old St Josepjh's cemetery.
 ROUSSEAU - Albert Rousseau, age 38 years, died last night at his home. 27 River street following long illness. He leaves his wife, Beatrice; two sons, Raymond and Marcel; three daughters, Germaine, Jeanne d'Arc and Jiselle; four brothers, Alphee, Josephat. AL phonse and Arcade; also one sister, Mrs Sinai Gauthier.
 MT Rousseau was a native of Waterbury and lived here practical ly all his life. He was member of St Jean council. Union of St Jean the Baptist of America and was a devout communicant of St Anne's church.
 The funeral is to be held Wednes- day morning at S:30 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street to St Anne's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington. Jan 2G:-(UP)-Fore- cast Tor Monday and Tuesday:
 Maine and New Hampshire: Gener- ally fair with slightly colder in ex- treme south portions tonight; Tues day mostly cloudy and slightly warmer probably light rain or snow.
 Vermont: Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday; probably light rain or snow and somewhat warmer Tuesday.
 Massachusetts: Mostly cloudy and slightly colder tonight probably fol-, lowed by light rain Tuesday.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday probably light rain Tuesday; not much change in temperature.
 Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy to-night and Tuesday probably light rain in south and light rain or snow in north portion Tuesday; warmer in extreme north portion tonight; mod crate shifting winds.
 Western New York: Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday probably light rain Tuesday in east portion; not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
OLD EDITOR DEAD

Manchester, N. H.. Jan. 26.- UP) William T. Nichols, for many years magazine editor and chief edi- torial writer Of the Manchester Union. died at his home here early to-day of heart disease after a fort nights illness. He was in his 69th year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Men s Spring
 Clothes
Made-to-measure by MAHON.

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