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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
Won1en;s Prohibition Reform Ass n To Hold
 Wet Rally Wednesday
State Secretary Mrs Stuart Clement Outlines Aims and
 Purposes of Anti-Prohibton Organization

Hartford, Jan 25-Mrs Stuart Clement, secretary of the Connectl- cut branch of the Women's organ ization for National Prohibition Re- form announced to-day that ar- rangements for the wet rally to be given in Hartford on January 2S at the Bushnell memorial have now been completed.
 In telling of the aims and pur- poses of the anti-prohibition organ ization Mrs Clement said:
 "women have been credited throughout the past twelve years with being responsible for the pas sage of the 18th amendment, all though women at that time did not have the right of suffrage. HOW ever, there is little question but that women generally. in their in- terest to obtain the ideal of tenn perance and in their lack of know Iedre of the implications of the 18th amendment gave their moral support to 1t.
 Tt was not until the illegal li- uuor traffic had become highly orr ganized; until speakeasies had spread throughout the land; until the bootleggers were plying their trade at the very doors of schools and colleges; and parents discov- cred that children were drinking eyerywhere-a thing unheard of before prohbiition-thatw women be- gan to realize that prohibition had failed disastrously and that they were confronted with a very grave situation.
 "On May 28, 1929, twenty-four women, coming from twelve states' met at the Drake hotel in Chicago, Illinois, and formed a temporary Organization to work for some change in the national prohibition law. Believing there were thous- ands of serious minded women throughout the country who were opposed to national prohibition and who were deeply concerned with crime. lawlessnes sand corruption since the passage of the 18th amendment, these women under took to organize the women or the country who were opposed to pro- hibition for the avowed purpose Of promoting temperance, better soclai conditions, and restoring respect for law and honesty in government.
 "This same group of women were inspired to undertake this work by the belief that thousands of women throughout the country must, through their various activities, be aware of the breakdown in our whole social fabric as the result Of national prohibition and waiting the opportunity to voice their dis approval. -
 "The results have more than jus tified our belief, for 1t was the women who are interested in civic and social betterment and who are familiar with social conditions through their work in the various welfare organizations who were among the first to rally to our cause. In the beginning it was ne- cessary for our organization to de- vote a great part of its time to ac- tual Investigating conditions under prohibition in order to have first hand information with which to counteract the propaganda of the prohibitionists who claimed that all women supported prohibition and that 1t was working effectively ex- cept in a few large cities and cred ited the 18th amendment with im- proved social conditions. better
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
THE IRON HEEL BACK AGAIN
Condition Over in Ireland Worse Than Ever in
 the Past
PROTEST MEETINGS

The coercion act now in force in the Irish Free State was scored at a mass meeting in New York city yesterday. Similar action is being taken all over the United States, but so far little if any mo- tice is taken of it over there. It is the most drastic measure ever introduced in that country. It does away with trial by jury and gives accused parties no oppor- tunity to defend themselves.
 Charles Russell, a former New York editor and now an attorney at Washington was one of the principal speakers. Resolutions were adopted protesting against the suppression of free speech and the inhuman treatment meted out to prisoners, even before they are put to trial. It was stated that homes are entered, people taken into custody and kept in prison for long periods and set free after failure to find any charge against them. According to MT Russell, it is the same old story. "The iron heel is back again and clamped down in the necks of the people, According to reports things are substantially the same in Ireland as in India. Millions are fighting for the right to be masters in their own homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

public health and national pros- perity. To-day this has all been changed,
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 President Hoover's commission on law observance and enforcement has made its report giving but little comfort to the prohibitionists. The unfortunate economic conditions which confront our country at this time has robbed them of their pros- perity argument; the alarming crime wave throughout the country shows the failure of their promise that the prisons would be emptied i; and the rapid growth of the Wom- en's Organization for Prohibition Reform is a daily refutation of their claim that women want to continue national prohibition.
 'In April, 1880, the first national conference of the organization was hled in Cleveland, Ohio, when a permanent organization was framed and a declaration of principles made. At this meting the organiz- ation went unanimously on record for repeal of the 18th amendment and the return to the states of the power to regulate the manufa cture, sale and transportation of intoXi- eating beverages within it's own limits.
 "The organization is non-partisan and non-sectarian and has as its ob- jective better social conditions and the protection of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of hap piness. It is unalterably opposed to the return of the saloon. Its mem- bers are pledged to work for the repeal of the 18th amendment and the prohibition laws and the pro- motion of true temperance.
 Although this organization is less than three years old 1t now in- cludes 411,000, with 16,500 mem- bers in Connecticut alone. The membership of the Women's Or ganization for National Prohibition Reform represents every state in the union, with branch organiza- tions in thirty eight states and the District of Columbia. A recent an- alysis of the occupations of the members indicates about twenty five per cent are housewives, twenty per cent office and clerical workers, fifteen per cent business and profess sional women. five per cent artists, authors and actresses, twenty per cent factory and industrial workers and fifteen per cent unclassif1ed.
 "The organization, which is in- corporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, is financed entirely by the voluntary contribu- tions of the members. Its officers are volunteers, receiving no salar- ieS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
STATE MOTOR
 VEHICLE LICENSES
Expire With February and Must Be Renewed
 From March
NOTICES SENT OUT

Licenses under which 418,633 persons operate motor vehicles in Connecticut will expire with Feb ruary and must be renewed for use from March 1 for one year, the Department of Motor Vehicles an- nounced to-day.
 Notices have been mailed to all present operators informing them of the imminence of the expiration date of their 1891 licenses and advising them where, when and how to procure renewals.
 In keeping with the policy or simplification of forms, the depart ment this year has eliminated sev- eral lines from the application cards, including the queries: Have you had any motor vehicle license or certificate revoked or suspend ed? and "1f so, in what state ?" and "In what year?'
 It is advised that prospective ap- plicants read with care the notices mailed them for there are details which must be compiled with be- fore licenses can be issued. The use of ink is required, unless a typewriter is used. Applications, except renewals, must be sworn to before an officer authorized to take an oath. Signatures must be distinct and first names must ap- pear in full. Re-examination of 1881 license holders is not required, except in special cases.
 Applications by mail will be re- ceived only at the main office State Office Building, Hartford. Persons who apply in person, or who send agents, must submit en- dorsed stubs from their old licenses or the old license. Those who apply by mail, also, must endorse the stubs and mail with their applica- tions to the main office. Remit tances should be made by check, money order or express order when mailed, the department ad- vises. Responsibility for coin or bills sent by mail must be as- sumed by the sender. Funds are to be made payable to the Con- missioner of Motor Vehicles. Every question on the application form must be answered. The fee for each license is $500.
 In the matetr of applications for persons between the ages of 16 and IS, those applying for the first time must swear to the application; those seeking renewals need not, but particular attention is directed to the requirement that the per- mission of parent or legal guardian in this class of applicants must be properly sworn to on the form provided.
 It is urged for the benefit of the operators, themselves that applica- tions be made as early as possible to avoid a late February rush. The department is ready now at the main office and the branches to issue the 1892 licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

Here are a few of the things the rIan in the street knows about weather that aren't so.
 "The climate has changed. Es- recially the winters. In our child hood snow lay on the ground for months at a time. Those good old days of unlimited sleighing! On Christmas Eve, for instance, St Nick always had plenty of snow for his sled and reindeer" Did you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
FUNERALS

The funeral of John B. Sevigny took place this morning at S:3l o'clock from the home, 61 Edir street, to St Ann's church where a solemn requiem mass was cele- brated at 9 o'clock by Rev James Tyler, assisted by Rev Ernest Boil eau as deacon and Rev Ernest A. Lamontagne, sub-deacon. A spe- cial musical program was rendered by the church choir with Miss Marie Gervais as soloist. Interment took place in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Tyler. The bearers were: Harvey Pelletier, Thomas Kane, Wilbur Trepanier, Wilbrod Riberdy, Usube Sevigny and Jack Saundry.
 The funeral of William Frank Parker will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at ? o'clock from the street, with Rev Oscar Locke of arty of the First Methodist church side cemetery, Thomaston.
  Mrs Eve l.. Parker, four daughters, Mrs Lillian Benson. Mrs Dolores Regis, Mrs Evelyn Butler and Miss Roselyn Parker: three sons. Jos eph. Roland and Wilbur; his moth CT, Mrs Catherine Parker of Har- winton: three brothers, Edward. of Thomaston, Everett of Harwinton, and Charles. of Ludlow. Mass, and q sister, Mrs Frank Dean of Har- winton, and two grandchildren.
 The funeral of Mrs Margaret Ennis took place Saturday morn ing, at 8:15 o'clock from the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, to Sts Peter and Paul church where solemn high mass was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Nathan Conklin, assisted by Rev James Wood as deacon and Rev Thomas Mulcahy, sub-deacon. Seated in the sanctuary was Rev Joseph Cunningham, chaplain Of St Thomas seminary, Hartford.
 Miss Gertrude Reed rendered Pie Jesu" at the offertory and Thy Will Be Done" after mass. Interment took place in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Cenklin. The bearers were: Harry Leary, Frank Down.s. Joseph Mulligan, Thomas Wheela- han, John and Joseph Balfe.
 The funeral of Frank J. Ford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

was held Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Sacred Heart curch where a re- quiem mass was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Francis Breen. Bur- ial took place in Mount St James cemetery, Watertown. The bearers were: Walter Mcclure, Daniel and Thomas Farrell, John Phelan, John Cuddy and Bernard Carroll
 The funeral of John Mcdonald was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 52 Cherry street, to the Immaculate Concep- tion church, where a mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in old St Joseph's cem- etery. The pallbearers were: Thomas Reynolds, Charles Draher, John Seery, Emil Rochon, William Harper and George Hubbard rep resenting the Scovill Foremen's Association.
 The funeral of Mrs Margaret Savage was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 106 Fairmount street, to St Francis Xavier's church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev John Dillon, as- sisted by Rev James Grady, dea~ con and Rev Michael Lynch, sub- deacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Grady. The pallbearers were: Michael McVerry, Michael Sheehan. Morgan O'Connor, Patrick O'Connor, John Martin and John Shea.
 The funeral of John Cullum took place this morning from the Mulville Funeral Home. 270 West Main street to St Patrick's church. where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev J. Wurkas. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery. The pal'- bearers were: Joseph Delaney Thomas Delaney, Henry Simpson, William Maher, John Mulhern ana John Hanlon.
 The funeral of Mrs Marie Lesi took place this morning at S:16 o'clock from the home 243 Bishop street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pail bearers were: F. Sayles, J: Sayies, G. Danti. P. Fitzpatrick, N. Diorio and F. Telste.
 The funeral of Adam kosen was held this morning at S:lb O'CLOCK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
Pi Omicron Sorority
 Chapter Installation
State Chapter Will Be Organized Here Thursday Even=
 ing-Aims of Cultural Organization

A. Stoddard of Yale university will be program director in Waterbury. Members will meet bi-monthly under his supervision. Membership affords the members a course of literature in liberal arts. Subjects include history, philosophy, science, drama, art, biography. auto-biog raphy, poetry, fiction, essays and fantasy in proper proportion to give cultural background.
 Dr Henry VanDyke, head of English department at Princeton university, Dr John Huston Finley. educator, author and now editor of New York Times and Dr Bliss Perry, head of department of Eng fish at Harvard are the educators who have compiled and outlined tEis course of study.
 Miss Margery White, a national secretary of the sorority and Miss Margaret Preusser of Waterbury are the organizers in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
Young Scientist
 Died in Boston
 From Accident

Boston, Jan 25-(UP)-A labo- ratory accident has removed fron the world of science a brilliant young physician whose research was considered as among the most promising in the battle against cancer. A chemist found definitely that Dr Eugene Chellis Glover. 29, died at city hospital Friday from a bit of cyanide that reached his mouth during an experiment. Medical Ex- aminer Timothy Leary thinks the doctor probably drew too much O. cyanide solution into calibrated tube while performing a blood sugar test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

lent cannonading. (What about the rainfall records for the same re- zion in time of peace?) Abnormal weather (anywhere on earth) dur. ing the war was caused by the dis charge of explosives, if you would believe these weather seers.
 4. When the sun crosses the line in spring and autumn we gen. orally have an equinoctial storm" Well, so do we have Easter lilies somewhere around Easter; which is even more remarkable, because Easter is not confined to a fixed date, while an equinox is, or nearly so.
 5. "Indiain summer is definite event in the calender, following an equally definite 'squaw winter" IT, Europe they tie it down to a particular date. which differs, how ever, from one country to another. Ir England and France the date
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
POLICE INSPECT
Steel Fighting Machines Enroute
 To New York City
Officials Admire Gotham's Challenge to Banditry- Driver and Guard Protected By Impenetrable Steel-Machine Guns Fire From "POrt Holes"

Ten armored motorcycles with side cars attached were nned-up to-day at police headquarters for inspection by Superintendent Jo- seph H. Mclean and Attorney Har- ry W. Minor, chairman of the board of police commissioners. The machines the latest in fighting arm ament are en route to New YorK City. They are the Big City's
 answer to the challenge of banditry and gunmen. Owing to the lack or funds. e. local police authorities could do nothing to-day but ad- mire them and to speculate upon their efficiency in general police work. They are little forts on wheels, capable of terrific speed m partner screened by coverings Of impenetrable steel. The narrow ndshields are made of non-shat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

Waterbury is to have a unit of the national cultural order of Ma tional Greek Letter sorority. Pi Omicron will have it's installation of the Connecticut Gamma chapter on Thursday. January 28th at 7:30 o'clock at the Hotel Elton, Colon ial room. Following installation. there will be supper party for members and friends. They will be entertained by pupils of Mrs Selmar Romaine and other artists.
 This is a cultural sorority formed among business, professional and club women and has chapters throughout the United states. Paul
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
Legionnaires Speak
 At Hartford Meet
Misses Coyle and Shanahan Address First District
 Gathering-Stress Convention Cooperation

The Misses Mary Coyle and Lucy Shanahan of Waterbury. past pres idents of the state American Le- zion auxiliary, addressed the mem bers of the East Hartford post auxiliary at a meeting of the first district yesterday afternoon in Hartford. They were accompanied to Hartford by Miss Victoria Lie- breich, president of Corp Coyle post auxiliary of this city.
 Mrs M. Mcfarland. state auxil- iary president, was present and also spoke a few words in which she called attention to the state convention to be held in Water bury next August and expressed the hope that she would find those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

terable glass.
 Loopholes through. which the police guns could be extended are directly in front of the driver and the chap in the side car. They are equipped with powerful lights, a siren and everything essential to a formidable piece of fighting ma chinery.
 New York city has over 500 motorcycles in operation at the present time. Recently 20 armored cars were ordered. Ten of them passed through Waterbury to-day enroute to New Haven and later Bridgeport. They were shipped by the Indian Motorcycle company, which is also anxious to supply Waterbury with few. In view of the shortage of funds the local police department will carry on against their public enemies with their present motor patrol cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
H&7%zsaECB

ever see Christmas Eve depicted on Christmas card without snow ?
 2. The moon regulates the weather" Why not? Doesn't the moon cause tides in the ocean There are dry moons and wet moons, and the moon and the weather are likely to change to- gether. For hundred years the almanacs have been printing a table, ascribed to the great Sir William Herschel, for predicting the weather from the hour of the day at which the moon changes. (Sir John Herschel indignantly de- nied that his father was author of this asinine production
 3. Rain follows a big battle" ct has also been known to follow dog fight.) Think of the drench- irg downpours our soldiers had to endure in France during the vio-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

in attendance at the Brass City gathering.
 The Waterbury delegates at the meeting consulted with the state president plans for the Waterbury convention. The local auxiliary will be in charge of the dinner to be served, the site yet to be select ed. Housing of delegates to the convention was also discussed.
 The local auxiliary expects be- tween 250 and 300 delegates from the state auxiliary posts to the Wa terbury convention. Miss Shana- han and Miss Coyle both spoke of the state convention here and said they hoped to see the East Hart ford post present one hundred per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
LATE REALTY NEWS
Mortgage Deeds

Mortgage DcedS
 Marie Genovese to the Water- bury Building and Loan Associa- tion. real estate on the north side of Pilgrim avenue. $500.
 Marie Genovese to Daniel Me- Donald, real estate on the north side of Pilgrim avenue, S3,900.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Giuseppe Colella to Vitalma Co., leila, real estate on the north side of America street.
 Daniel Mcdonald to Marie Gen. ovese, real estate on the north side of Pilgrim avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
Potatoes Are Cheaper,
 Now's the Time, Etc.

Twelve young couples filed marriage intentions during the past month; eight marriages were performed; 26 births and y deaths were recorded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
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Our Climate Isn't Changing the Moon Doesn't Regu-
 late Weather and Battles Don't Cause Rain

The il Is a fact
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
THE CROSBY HIGH
 SPANISH CLUB.

The Crosby High school Spanish club will meet tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock in the library for their weekly meeting. Clarence l.. Tap pin and Mary Shanahan. advisors. will be in charge of the gather ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Homer p. Shaw, truck driver, 372 West Grove street; Evelyn M. Schneider, hairdresser, 16 South Leonard street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

from the home Al Fuller street to St Stanislaus church where a mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Piechocki of Union City. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pallbearers were: Zigmund Swiech. Anthony Sczcze- panski, Joseph Reszuta represent ing the Kosti society and John Mi jowski, Joseph Waleszczyh and Walter Ostrowski representing the Ognisko society.
 The funeral of Thomas Gallagher will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, to the Immaculate Conception church where mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

is November II. St Martins day. Strange to say, when the calendar was changed from the Julian to the Gregorian, setting all dates ahead 10 days, this event in the weather calendar shifted with it.
 A funny world.
 TOMORROW: Can rain-makcrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
MASS NOTICE

HARTNETT - There will be a months mind requiem mass cele- brated Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier church for the late Mary Hartnett of S57 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25

ROOT-Mrs Jeannie R. Root, vii dow of Linford Root, died Satur- day evening at her home Al Pros pect street. Mrs Root had been clerk of the court of common pleas for the past IA years and took a prominent part in republican poli- tics. She was candidate for town clerk on the republican ticket in 1929. Mrs Root had been associat- ed with the common pleas court for about 25 years having been a member of the office force in 1908 and was appointed assistant clerk in 1918. Her husband was for mer clerk in the district court for many years. Mrs Root was born in New Haven, the daughter of John G. and Henrietta Rossiter Chapman but had made her home in this city practically all of her life. She leaves two sisters. Mrs Harry Besse of Dover, N. H. and Mrs Grace F. Simon of East Haven.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral home. 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev Henry Baldwin Todd officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between ' and g o'clock this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
JOHN A. CLUNEY
 PUTSIC FRIARS SPEAKER

John A. Cluney, sports editor of the Waterbury Democrat, will be the principal speaker at the weekly meeting of the Putsic Friars club tonight at the Central Y at 7:3O o'clock. He has selected for his subject, "This Sporting World"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-25
DIED

23, 1882. Will liam Frank Parker of 21 Manhan street. Funeral tomorrow after noon at o'clock. Burial in Hill side cemetery (Thomaston).
 ROOT-In this city, January 23, 1892, Mrs Jeannie R. Root of 4l Prospect street. Funeral tomor- row afternoon at o'clock. Bur- ial in Riverside cemetery.