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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Midnight Shows
 To Aid Jobless
Palace, State and Strand Book AII-Star Programs
 Here Tonight

Three of the finest entertain ment programs ever to be shown at the local theaters are in store for those who attend the midnight shows at the Warner Bros State and Strand and the Fox-Poli Pal ace houses tonight at II o'clock. The regular admission prices are to be charged and the proceeds, every cent, will be turned over to William M. Harris, chairman of the local unemployment committee for the benefit of the unemployed.
 In addition to top notch pictures in the three big Waterbury play houses the programs will include speciality acts of Waterbury's lead- ing amateur talent. For instance, the entire Brass City minstrel will be shown at the State. The local minstrel aggregation with 300 pound Eddie Keenan as the fea- tured comedian proved to be one of the popular amateur shows of the season when 1t was staged at the Buckingham several weeks ago. Timn1ie Groves famous Colonial orchestra is also donating it's services and will accompany the minstrels. On the screen will be shown Joe B. Brown in his lat- est release, Local Boy Makes Good"
 At the Strand, the bill will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
DEPARTMENT OF
 LABOR WORKING
 WITH THE LEGION
Helping to Find Jobs for 1,2OO Disabled Unem- plOyed World War Vets in Conn

Hartford, Conn.,, Nov. 25.-(UP) The United States department of labor Is cooperating with the Am erican Legion in helping to find jobs for approximately 1900 dis abled unemployed World war vet erans in Connecticut, 1t became known to-day.
 Joseph A. Treadwell of Danbury, senior vice-president of the legion, and chairman of the legion's un- employment committee. has been appointed a "dollar-a-year" special agent of the department of labor. He will organize the state legion districts for unemployment relief
 Treadwell said he did not wish men to be put out of jobs in order that service men might be employ ed but hoped to keep in close con- tact with opportunities in order that needy disabled veterans might be informed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

Damages of $3l,675 and four foreclosures are asked in IS civil actions returned to-day in the common pleas and superior courts. The reason for the large number of suits is due to-day being fe- turn day for the cases returnabie in their respective courts next month. Five of the actions are based on note transactions, five on common counts and four on auto accidents.
 The largest amount in the note classification is $S,000 sought by the Colonial Trust company, trus- tee under the will of Charles H. Harrub, against Ellicott D. Cur tis OF Bantam. The suit states the defendant owed the Colonial Trust company as trustee for Alice B. Goodwin, $7,000 as evidenced by the note dated April 1, 1924. On October 10, 1928, the note was assigned to the plaintiff.
 The other note transactions are brought by Chatfield G ChatfIeld. Inc, against Antonio Santopietro for $2.600 damages on a note dated September Il, 1891; Frank T. Healey, administrator of the estate of Joseph Myrovitch, against Frank Meyers, damages of $6,- 600; Harry F. Thorpe against Irv- ing H. Pollack. s400 damages: Phillip T. Gervais against K. A. Carroll. $e,ooo. dated March 19.
 Tie auto suits are brought by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Divorce Cases
 Started To-day Two Wives and One Hus- band Appeal to the
 Superior Court

Three new divorce cases were started in superior court to-day &C., cording to papers filed at the office of the clerk of the superior court. Clifford E. Morsehead seeks a di- vorce from Grace E. Morsehead, both of Waterbury, on grounds of assertion. They were married on July 4, 1904. The desertion is al- legged to have taken place on Feb ruary 12, 1924. Bertha Champagne Dwyer of Waterbury seeks a de- cree from John J. Dwyer of Meri- den on grounds of cruelty. They were married on January 23, 1920. In addition to the decree the plain tiff also asks for alimony. The third divorce is begun by Josephine Madday of Waterbury against Wal ter Madday of this city on grounds of intemperance and cruelty. They were married on May 8, 1914. The plaintiff also seeks custody of three children
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Msgr SlOcum
 Branch A. 0. H.
Will Give Entertainment in mbernian Hall This
 Evening

A real good time is in store for those who plan to attend the big and dance to be giv- en by Monsignor Slocum branch, Ancient Order of Hibernians in Hi- bernian hall tonight, according to the committee in charge of the event. The committee has worked diligently to make the affair suc- cess and the members have left no stone unturned in insuring pleas- ant evening for everyone.
 An appropriate dance program has been arranged for presentation by the Madeline Dreher orchestra and if the dancers are not tired when the last number is played it will not be the orchestra's fault. The committee in charge of the program Is composed of James A. Dillon. Timothy Duane, Peter O. Donnell, Thomas Hannon, Patrick Wrenn and Alderman Peter Griffin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

topped by the well known and pop uiar Happy Sisters, Estelle, Muriel and Olive Happy. of Naugatuck, in harmony rhythms. This youthful trio is much in demand all over the state due to professiona1-like manner in which the girls put over their songs. The A B c quartet, Danny Barrett, clever singer and dancer. the Imperial Male quartet, Margaret German and Muriel Ack- erman, dancers of rare ability, round out the vaudeville. Eddie Cantor in "Whoopee," one of his best hits, will be shown as the screen attraction.
 At the Palace will be shown Joan Crawford and Clark Gable in Possessed" the picture that has taken the town by storm. In ad- dition to the picture several spe- cialty acts and screen entertain- ment of wide variety will be shown. In attending any one of these play houses tonight, the theater fan is assured of Broadway entertain ment. Realizing that practically every line of activity in the city will be closed down tomorrow, novel shows because the thought of early rising does not enter into the next days program.
 The Waterbury theater program is part of the nationwide plan sug- gested by President Hoover's un- employment committee as a means of assisting in the raising of funds for the unemployed in cities all over the country. Chairman Har- ris appealed to the public to pat ronize these midnight shows in a statement made yesterday. Every city of the state is presenting a midnight show this week and in practically all of them, sell outs have been recorded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
MIDWEST GETS
 FIRST PART OF
 WEST BLIZZARD
Summer Heat Turns to Shivery Weather-But the East Is Still Sum- mering

Chicago, Nov 25-(UP)-Gales from the west set the midwest shivering to-day, ended a late fall heat wave and forecast advance of the blizzard which took two lives in the Rocky Mountain region. Snow fell in the northwest drifting heavily before the strong winds. Late fall shipping on the Great Lakes was impeded. Storm warn ings were posted.
 In the west where Norman Pot ter, 36, air mail pilot, and Mary Snow, 13, lost their lives in the blizzard, the storm had abated. Temperatures were rising and all highways had been cleared of drifts.
 In the midwest where tempera- lures held above 50 degrees gen. erally, thermometer readings fell suddenly to below freezing. / In the east, temperatures chung close to the unprecedented high marks. New York and other east ern cities basked in temperatures around the 70-degree mark, but the temperatures were dropping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
GILLETTE RAZOR CAPITAL STOCK
 WAS REDUCED
Adoption of This Plan Will Remove the Obstacle in Way of Resumption of Common Stock Divi- dendS

New York, Nov 25.-(UP)-A proposed reduction in the stated value of the capital stock of Gil- lette Safety Razor company from $35.164.220 to $17.465,767 was an- nounced to-day by Gerard B. Lam- bert, president of the company.
 In letter to stockholders ex- blaming the plan, Lambert said that on the consolidated balance sheet for December 31, 1881. in- ventory will be reduced by $3,142,- 900, machinery and equipment by $3,525.000, land and buildings by $3,765.000 and patents and trade marks by $6,212,000. The adoption of this plan, Norman added, will remove an important obstacle in the way of resumption of divid- ends on the common stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Mother Agrees To
 Support Children
Mrs Edith Richey to Pay Grandmother $4 Weekly for
 Offspring
A two-year controversy ove

A two-year controversy over the support of two children came to a temporary end to-day when Mrs Edith Masone Richey agreed in city court to pay $4 week to her mother-in-law for the support of the youngsters. Judge John F. Mo- Grath who reasoned with the young woman and gave her the al- formative of either voluntarily ac- cepting to contribute or being held under bonds instructed the police to renew their search for the arrest of Mrs Richey's husband. now of parts unknown.
 Mrs Richey was arrested in South Norwalk yesterday and re- turned to Waterbury for trial. At the outset of the hearing to-day she supplemented her statements of five months ago that she could not give $4 of her weekly income to care for her two children. She claimed that her living expenses and indebtedness made 1t impossi- ble. She was willing to have the children taken from their grand mother and placed in some state institution, but when informed that she would be obliged then to pay $10 a week for their mainte- nance she reconsidered her state- ments and agreed to have her chil- dren remain in their present home.
 Mrs Richey, the grandmother. accused the mother of actually abandoning her children and in- formed Judge McGrath that she has not visited them in five months and save for one pair of shoes has not even attempted to clothe them.
 "I don't care what you do with my son." she exclaimed. You can send him to jail when he is ar- rested. He deserves to be punished and so does she. have set them up in homs twice. have cared for their children since they were born and I am willing to go on caring for them, but they, my son and her, should be made to do their part. Both have abandoned the children.
 A letter from Mrs Richey to Probation Officer Nicholas Com bellack was introduced as evidence. In it the mother advised MT Com bellack that she would not support the children. "They are not in a proper atmosphere" she claimed. "Find a better one and put them in it," answered the court.
 Counsel for the complainant was accused of being paid for lying. The grandmother was accused of contributing money to start her son in business and incidentally starting him on a disastrous ca- reer that terminated in him being taken to Kings County hospital in New York for treatment of a seri- ous illness. He disappeared from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

ecke of Waterbury and Miss Alice Burke of Waterbury: two grand sons, Robert and George w. Ser ry, Jr, of Meriden.
 The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at 9:45 o'clock from the funeral home of John J. Ferry & Sons, 8S East Main street, Meriden, to St Joseph's church, Meriden, where a requiem mass will be celebrated at 10:16 o. clock. Burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery, Meriden.
 MONELL-Mrs Jennie Mcneil, wife of Dr F. D. Mcneil of Derby, died at her home yesterday after a lingering illness. She was a mem- Der of the Baptist church at Shell ton and of the Kings Daughters.
 She is survived by her husband, three sisters. Alice, Fannie and Clara Thomas, two nephews, Ciif- ford Thomas of Waterbury and Clayton Thomas of New Haven and one niece, Edith Thomas of this city.
 The funeral will be from her home in Derby Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery. Water- bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

the institution and has not been seen or heard from since.
 Some of the testimony was sen- sational, but after hearing a part of it from both sides Judge Me- Grath remarked that he didn't care what the troubles of the families were, he was interested in the well, fare of the children.
 "They're your children, Mrs Richey,s and you must contribute to their support. You may do 1t willingly or I will place you under bonds. If the police ever appre- bend your husband we will place the responsibility on him and Tighten your burden. He ought to go to jail for six months" the court concluded.
 And he would deserve 1t, echoed the mother of the missing husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
$31, ,675 Damages
 Claimed; Four
 Foreclosures Asked
Return Day Finds Busy Doclets in Common Pleas and Superior - Five Suits Based on Note Trans. actions, Largest $8,OOO

Leonard Barbieri against Fred B. Tobin and Pasquale Capaldo, dana- ages of $3.00O based on injuries suffered In a collision in Cheshire on Nov IS, 1930; Eddie Sakl a. gainst Sylvia Desrochers, injuries resulting from coliison on Wa tertown avenue on Oct 25, 1881, damages of s5,00O; Joseph Lyttie against Charles H. Mover, injuries resulting from being struck by the defendants car on the Southmayd road on Nov 4, 1890, damages of $1,000; Floyd Lyttle, father of Joseph, seeking to recover for medical care and attention arising from his sons injuries, $500 dam- ages.
 Common counts are brought by Matzkin Furniture Co against Polin Hodorski of Torrington, $175 damages; Albert H. Walowsky a. gainst Nellie Teach, $200; George Pi1sckas against Jennie Pocinck. $40O; Vincenzo Bonvissuto against Pauline Magaraci,. $2,00o; Geghan- Alierton, Inc, against A. c. Garcia, $500.
 Foreclosures are asked by: Adolph Sanditz against Domenico Currullo, Van Orman street prop erty; Waterbury Savings Bank a. gainst Michael Pentino, North Main street property; Jennie F. Coss a. gainst John E. Danisavage, Fox street property; Waterbury Savings Bank against Michael Pentino, Elizabeth street property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
18 CIVIT ACTIONS IN COURTS HERE
PEOPLE FOOLISH
 TOSTEW AND FRET
All Should Enjoy Thanks giving and Be Thankful
 for Good Health
HOPE FOR BETTER TIMES

The best thing for everybody to do who Is included in the wage reduction in the city government is to take a common sense view of the situation, try and forget it, if possible, and hope for a resump- ton of business and better things in the future. Nobody who wants to speak his or her mind would say reduction of wages is popu- lar, even though they might be willing to admit that what has been done was unavoidable.
 Thanksgiving day will be here to- morrow and everybody should en- deavor to enjoy 1t in so far as pos- sible, Some have an abundance, while others will have scant din- ners unless their more fortunate neighbors come to their rescue. The old saying, it is more pleas- ant to give than to receive, should be thought of. A little reflection along this line will convince people that after all, those who are work ing are much betetr off than the great army of citizens who are out of employment. Besides. 1t is only reasonable to believe that the |officials would much prefer add a few dollars to everybody's pay than reduce the amount. Anyway, there is nothing to be gained by making a fuss over it. The doctors say that worry is a very prolific source of sickness, so that people who have their health should be care full not to stew and fret about something which they cannot help. A few weeks sickness would take more money than the ten percent amounts to in the rounds of the year for most people af- fected by the cut. This Is the way some are looking at it while others are taking it differently. Think it over and see which is the betetr plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
TRIAL OF $8,OOO ACTION
 RESUMED THIS MORNING

Trial of the $6,000 damage suit of Sherman and Katehrine Stocker of Beacon Falls against Alma Gil- lette of Evanston, III. and Rhoda Gillette of College Point, N. Y., was resumed this morning before Judge Miles F. McNiff and a jury in the common pleas court. The litiga- ton is based on a transfer of a farm in Beacon Falls. Attorney Michael V. Blansneld appears for the plaintiff and Carmody and Thonns for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
LeavenWOrth
 Senior Girls
Organized Club at Meeting in School Yesterday
 Afternoon

Leavenworth high school senior girls organized club yesterday afternoon at meeting in room 109 which will be named at the next meeting scheduled December 9 in the same room. Barbara Watkins was elected president; Marion Maier, vice-president;. Catherine Margiotta, secretary, and Irene Briotti, treasurer.
 Those who attended the meeting yesterday included Marion Maier, Barbara Watkins, Catherine Mar giotta, Irene Briotti, Florence Mo- lin, Anna Clapps, Ruth Leggett. Barbara Doherty, Ruth Winters, Dorothy Parkins and sigrid soi- berg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
FINLAND VETS
 TO CONSOLIDATE

Helsingfors, Finland. Nov 2b.-- (UP)--Extrcme vets prepared toe day to consolidate their forces against prohibition. It was ex- pected the cabinet might be forced to resign if it is unwilling to yield to the demands for abolition of tho prohibition law. or for refer- endum.
 Strong wet opinion was under stood even to favor dlssolution or parliament if . majority is recalci- trant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Judge Booth Dismissed Appeal
Finds Charges of Plaintiff
 Not All True

Judge John Richards Booth dis missed the divorce complaint of Hans Kragelund of this city against Anna Kragelund according to a decision handed down in superior court today.
 The decree was sought on grounds of desertion. During trial of the case last week, evidence was offered to show the couple. was married on Dec 10, 1924 at Perth Amboy. N. J. The assertion was 16, 1925. Judge Booth finds the story told by the plaintiff too im- probable and states the case lacked sufficient substantiating evidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
S5,OOO SUIT SLATED TO
 GO TO JURY TODAY

The $5,000 civil action of Mrs Catherine Chillichik against the City of Waterbury was slated to go to the jury for deliberation late this afternoon. The action, trial of which has been before Judge John Richards Booth and a jury in superior court for the last two days, is based on injuries the plaintiff alleges she suffered in a fall on 6 sidewalk on East Main street on September 6, 1930.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Rhode Island to
 Have $1,5OO,OOO for Unemployment

Providence, R. l., Nov 25-(UP) The Rhode Island legislature, in special session, voted unanimously last night to establish a $1,500,000 fund for unemployment relief. The state will not distribute the money, but will lend il to cities and towns at per cent interest. the principal being payable Jan- uary 30, 1888.
 House democrats approved the measure only after attempting un- successfully to make the fund a gift instead of a loan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
PORTLAND ELKS
 HONOR BISHOP MURRAY

Bishop John G. Murray of Port land, who has been promoted to be archbishop of St Paul, Minn:, was rendered banquet this week at Portland. Bishop Murray, ~ torney Joseph B. Brennan of the Jewish faith; Rev Morris H. Turk, Congregationalist, and Chairman Arthur w. Jordan of the city coun- cil were speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
FOUGHT MILITIA

Prague, Czechoslovakia. Nov 25 -(U. P.) - Unemployed fought with militia during a demonstra- tion in the town of Lindewiese, near Freiwaldau, in Czech Silesia. Six jobless were killed and 23 per- sons wounded, including nine gem darmes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
ROSA PONSELLE
 MADE GOOD LAST
 NIGHT IN OPERA
Scored Hit at Hartford in Leading Role of Verdi's La Traviata" = Her Parents Almost Over looked

Hartford. Conn. Nov 25.--(UP) A brilliant audience of $500 saw Rosa Ponselle, once a Meriden choir singer, return to Connecticut last night with the Metropolitan Opera company and score a hit in the leading role of verdfs La Traviata." se
 Until shortly before the opening curtain 1t seemed the management would have difficulty finding seats for the stars parents, MT and Mrs Beniamino Ponzillo. of Meriden, as tickets had not been sent to them through an oversight. Wolcott Browne of New Britain offered his two tickets to the couple but the was able to place them in special chairs. The com pany came to Hartford in a special train and returned to New York after the performance.
 Alexander Pushkin. perhaps the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
vIsCoUNT sNowDEN

London, Nov 25-CU. P.) Wis count Snowden, of Ickornshaw. formerly Philip Snowden, socialist chancellor of the exchequer, was introduced to the House of Lords and took his seat to-day.
 He was elevated to the peerage after his retirement from the House of Commons, so he could remain in the new government as Lord Privy Seal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
WATERBURY BOY ON
 WESLEYAN HONOR ROLL.

John J. Driscoll. president and an honor student of the 1929 grad uating class at Crosby High, is one of the few Connecticut students whose name appears on the honor list of Wesleyan University. Md dletown, released this morning. He Is q member of the 1892 class and was the highest student in group
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,, ss.
 Probate Court, November 25th. A.
 M RsTATE rSsri OF Melissa Bradley. late of Wilkes-B Barre. Pa. leaving estate in this District, deceased.
 Upon the application of James Henry Bradley, representing that more than ten years have elapsed since the death of said deceased. and praying that a finding be made that Administration ought to be granted on said Estate. and upon such finding being made that Let ters of Administration. may De granted, as per application on hie more fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDERED. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate OffIce in Waterbury. In said District. on the 4th day of January A. D. 1889 at 10 o'clock in the fore noon (standard Time), and that no. tice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and li"hlng % this order one time in some nsiwsPspssr ssiS Ppiesr sayne ssS By ssvae wh or by mailing in registered letters. postsee prepaid from Waterbury, \ copy Of his order to ali perties h. srssss pssssss ssrct na o wsisrsary on % before the soth day of November :. .A.s.'....'HiAnounnrrr Al. Y, Y,... yAA!!,, AI!;,,,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

Henry Dierks, above, federal dry agent of Denver, Col, has been sus- pended following protests by Colo. rado citizens and officials after Dierks killed Malford G. Smith, 20, below, of Englcwood, Col, when he attempted to arrest the youth for possessing three ounces of wine. Dierks, who faces murder charges, claims self-dcfcnsc. Tho youth died from a blow on the skull from the dry agents revolver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
oBIT U ARY

CHATFTELD- Ralph Chatfield of 559 Stanley street, New Britain, died yesterday at his home follow ing a short illness. He was a member of the Continental Lodge, A. F. GA. M., of Waterbury. He .!s eurvived by his wife.
 The funeral took place this af- teknoon at o'clock in New Britain. Burial was in Riverside cemetery this city.
 AUSTIN-Emery Austin, of 152 Tracy avenue, died yesterday at his home following an extended illness. He was a native of Lebanon, N. H., and came to Waterbury from there over 40 years ago. He was in the grocery business on Baldwin street in the firm of Austin and Fronch for many years.
 We is survived by one son, Oswald; one daughter, Narilda; his parents, MT and Mrs Emery Austin ST, of Beacon Falls; and three sis- ters, Mrs R. B. French and the Misses Laura and Louise Austin of Beacon Falls.
 The funeral will take place Fri day morning at S:30 o'clock from the Bergun funeral home, 29O East Main street. to St Ann's church where a solemn high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at o. cleck. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
 BERRY-Mrs Margaret L.. Berry. wife of Thomas F. Berry, died yesterday morning at her
 home, 115 Remington avenue, Meriden. Mrs Berry was born in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John and Julia (DelaneyJ Burke. She moved to Meriden 43 years ago. Mrs Berry had g large circle of friends in this city.
 She is survived by her husband; four sons, Alvin K. Berry of Wa terbury, and George w., Walter T., and Edward B. Berry, all of Meri- den; two sisters, Mrs w. c. Klein