The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-31

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 i8--American Legion convention opened with Se3 members answer ing the call. also 2SS delegates responded at the woman's branch. St Johns parish hou8e. Mayor Hnyes one of the speakers, also John n. Gosa. The democrats se- lected 3e delegates to- the state convention at the local convention. George LaChancc of baseball fame died at his home in Waterville after a long illness. He played first base with the Boston Americans who won many world champion ships.
 79--At the Legion sessions today fireworks of the verbal kind ragged through the hall. Committees that were named yesterday resigned to- day. among them Rev Henry C.. Cassidy who was named chairman of resolutions. Hilarious night for the Legion in which many thous- ands of them turned night Into day. Parade of the 40 and 6, dance at the Armory where ~Wiil Os- borne and his radio brOadcasting was the chief attraction. Also a vaudeville show at midnight at Poli Palace.
 20-Very brilliant street parade, longest in history of Waterbury. Independent Order of Odd Fellows held annual banquet at Wilcox Pier restaurant, Savin Rock.
 22-City again normal after Le- zion convention. Compensation agreement by the Scoviil Manufac- turing company and Joseph Ro- manauslSns. Daniel LoRusso, a well known Waterbury boy joins the navy for two years.
 2S-Veteran Clayton H. Freder- icks of the Yankee Division has been given decoration of the Pur- pie Heart for bravery In action on July p. 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Mrs Katherine Wells sues Connec- ticut company for $10.00O for the death of her husband, George E.. Wells, construction engineer of American Brass company who was burned to death when his car Over- turned on Meadow street on May 26th.
 24-Many local people attended the consecration of Most Rev Joseph Edward Mccarthy as bish- op of Portland. Me. Octogenarian Chrystie c. Siebert of Buckingham street is in Waterbury hospital in a semi.coma condition, resulting from a fall from bedroom window while placing screen in window.
 25-New Haven man killed on Cheshire road, Fred Northam, descended from truck and fell be- meath wheels-head crushed-died instantly. Driver Charles Halter of New Haven under arrest. Police- man Edward J. Luddy passed away early this morning at his home on Highland avenue after a long illness. 200 names were filed with Town Clerk Dora Egan as communists seek ticket on voting
 26-A checlS-up today shows that many names of democrats may be erased from party voting list as a result Of signing names to what was supposed to be a pets- ton for unemployed, but was really a communist party ticket. Two youngsters arrested today ad- init robbery of home on Beechcr avenue. The check up was made through theater where a number of Indian pennies were used to buy tickets. Owner had savings or these pennies as hobby.
 27-Scrgeant Fitzgerald Is a patient at St Mary's hospital as re- suit of injuries suffered when struck by an automobile on East Main street. Funeral of Edward J. Luddy took place today.
 29-The estate of the late Will Han P Conlon, inventory of which was filed in probate court today is appraised at over $111,900, his son Thomas Conlon, sole beneficiary. Two armed bandits robbed and kidnapped manager of Paulfs gas- oline place, George Sutherland, abandoning him in the woods off the old Southington highway.
 30-In addition to Dr Max Matz- kin's offices, two other dentist offices were visited by youthful burglars, Dr c. J. Hill and Dr Henry l.. Fisher reporting breaks.
 '31-Mr and Mrs Bernard Fitz- patrick of Newton terrace were slightly injured in an automobile nccident near Littieton, N. H. and were taken to hospital in Littleton