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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14

length of time on the stage his
acting during his stay delighted the
audience. AS an Irish recruiting
sergeant, he gave a fine charac-
terization of the typical soldier who
was supposed to be the fancy Of
the ladies of the village.
An amusing scene was portrayed
| in the schoolroom act with the
parts of the pupils being ably taken
| by Paul Delaney, Ruth, Quigley,
Margaret Steinmetz, Roberta Og-
den, William Laden and Raymond
Cavanaugh. Characters playing
the part of soldiers were George
O'Neill, John Mccarthy, John Mar
tin and Abe Steinmetz. Two ladies
of the village appeared with Miss
| es Elizabeth Mallett and Julia
Kranoski taking the parts.
The entire theme of the play
| was carried out with no time being
wasted between each act. The
blue and white room in the home
of Miss Phoebe formed the set
ting for the play and the entire
four acts were presented with a
slight change of scenery in each
one and the final one returning to
the original scene on Quality
Street.
The colorful array of costumes
and their appropriate designs were
a great import in adding to the
q. perfection of the play. Musical
selections preceding the perform
ance and Letween the acts were
rendered by the school snior or
chstra under the direction of
Floyd C. Evans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14

ITALIAN CLASS
AT WILBY HIGH
All Given Suitable Titles
at Meeting With Miss
Alteria Presiding
VARIETY OF NAMES

The Italian class of Wildly High
school held it's annual elections re-
Gently with Miss Natalie Altieri,
advisor, presiding.
Louis Pettine and Anna Dr.
Napoli were chosen the scholarly
boy and girl, respectively. Other
results were as follows: best Dress
ed boy, Ferdinand Rizzuti; best
dressed girl, Eva Insero; class
chatterbox, Joseph Corporate; class
baby boy, Silvestro Spagnuolo,
class baby girl, Mary Orsini; tallest
boy, Joseph Longo; tallest girl,
Josephine Garofola; class musi-
clan, Eva Insero; class athlete,
Louise Pettine; wittiest boy,
Joseph Longo; wittiest girl, Anna
DiNapoli; prettiest girl, Rosemary
Gianetti; handsomest boy, Louis
Pettine; class fiirt boy, Ferdinand
Rizzuti; class fiirt girl, Josephine
Garofola; class loafer boy, An
thony Marchutto; class loafer girl,
Antonette Squatriglia; shortest
girl, Mary Venditti; shortest boy,
Sylvester Spagnuolo; class actor,
Ferdinand Rizzuti; class actress,
Rosemary Gianetti; popular boy,
Louis ,Pettine; popular girl, Anna
DiNapoli; class boy orator, Joseph
Longo; class girl orator, Anna Di-
Napoli; class boy politician, Joseph
Longo; class girl politician, Jose
phine Garafola.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
Courts Patience
With Frequent
Visitor Ends
Gets Five-Day Suspended Jail Sentence for Passing
Insulting Remarks Past Reputation So Bad
Court Issues Stern Warning to Accused

| 81 am taking the officers word
In this case" Judge Mascolo re-
Marked" and I am finding you
guilty. AS your last chance, I am
sentencing you to Jail for five
days and suspending its execution
for six months.
The case of Bronis Marcalis, 81,
of 159 Washington avenue, was
continued until Saturday. He is
charged with vagrancy, but from
all indications more serious accu-
sation s are likely to result If the
policies Identification can be sup
ported. Macalis is suspected of
being the youth who escaped from
the custody OF Patrolmen Joseph
Carney and Joseph Mccarthy of
the motor patrol several months
ago. The officers chased after the
three youths who were riding in
a stolen car. The pursuit was a
wild dash out Hamilton avenue in
to Prospect. Shots were exchanged
at the time. The youths escaped
by leaping out of their car and
dashing into the woods. They es-
capped in the darkness. AS they
abandoned their machine, they
permitted the car to roll down an
embankment to clash into the po-
lice auto. In attempting to chase
after the trio in the woods Officer
Garvey's foot caught in some I'M
derbrush and he suffered an alb
dominal injury as he fell.
Macalis Is being held under
bonds Of $1,000. pending hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14

Described as one of the fresh
est youths'' in the city, Frank
Zastaury, 20, of Emerald street,
was given a suspended jail SEN
tence Of five days in police
court this morning. The SEN
tence as interpreted for the accused
by Judge Edward Mascolo was an
indication that the patience of the
court as far as Zastaury was con-
cerned has become exhausted ana
that in the future he is to expect
no leniency.
Zastaury was accused of passing
insulting remarks to Patrolman
John Donahue after the latter had
warned him about his conduct.
Complaints had been made to the
police that he was a source OF an
rioyance to residents of Ridge
street and vicinity and to teach
crs and pupils of the Merriman
school.
The defendant denied that ne
called the officer any uncompli-
mentary names, but the court re-
minded him of the fact that he has
been in on previous charges of the
same nature and should nave
profited by his experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14

The various veterans groups of
Waterbury will be represented this
evening in the parade of ex-serv-
ice men from the K. of c. rooms
on Grand street to the Elks' home
on West Main street, where special
flag day ceremonies will be held.
The annual custom of the Elks to
present an American flag to some
local patriotic group will take
place with the Waterbury chapter,
Disabled AmericanVeterans the re-
cipients of the honor.
Exalted Ruler Robert Waters
will make the formal presentation
to the d. A. v. with Adjutant Will
liam Murray accepting the flag for
the local chapter.
BY votes at their respective meet
ings the various veteran organiza-
tons will be largely represented in
the short street parade preceding
the ceremonies. The vets will
assemble OF the X. of c. hall and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
NATIONAL COLORS
MUCH in EVIDENCE
Flag Day Having General
Observance in All
Parts of City
AN EDIFYING SIGHT

National colors of the United
States were displayed on all main
streets of the city and from bust
ness houses and private residences
today in observance of Flag day.
Waterbury as a whole Joined In
paying tribute to the stars and
stripes in conformity with pro-
clamation issued list week by Gov
ernor Wilbur L. Cross.
Flags lined the curbs of the
main streets and flew gaily from
public buildings as we'll as from
business structures. Many homes
throughout the city displayed the
colors.
The day was an ideal one for
Flag day. The sun rose bright and
early this morning and the tenn
perature was very pleasing. The
weather today was slightly warmer
than 1t was last night fhen the
mercury took a sudden downward
turn in the Thermometer and sent
shivering Waterburians into their
closets for top coats and other
heavier wearing apparel.
Various local organizations, pa
triotic and fraternal, will conduct
exercises tonight in observance OF
the day. Among the various events
planned is the annual Elks' club
program.
In the schools of the city today,
also, appropriate readings,and reci-
tations were conducted among the
children. Patriotic songs were also
sung. Speaking generally, the To-
cal observance of the day was on
par with past annual celebra-
tions on June 14th.
The local American Legion CO.
operated with the school heads in
teaching the children of the city
the history of the Unites States
flag, also.
Flag day was first proclaimed
by President woodrow Wilson In
1915.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
Veterans Meeting
at Derby Tonight
Second District State Dept
to Assemble at High
School

The second district OF the Com
necticut department, American I.e-
gion, will be represented by 400 Or
more delegates at meeting this
evening in the Derby High school
in Derby.
Corporal Frank Coyle Post Of
this city will be represented by
Commander Morris Shapiro, Ellis
Phelan, direct scout chairman:
Captain Newton Alexander, district
C. M. T. c. chairman and Walter
L. Angle, department assistant n
nance officer.
The legion auxiliary will have az
its delegates Miss Victoria Lies
breich, president, and Lucy Shan-
ahan, state child welfare officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
Vets To Parade
To Elks' Club
Participate in Apnua Flag Day Presentation I'D. A.V
to Get Old Glory

will march to the Elks' home. es-
corted by a platoon of police and
Corporal Coyle post, American Lee
gion Drum corps. The local aux
iliaries in official regalia will also
march with the ex-service men
State Commander John J. Multi
gan, Commander William Aylward
and Past Commander James F.
Martone will lead the D. A. v.
All members of the American Le-
gion are urged to report at the
home on Holmes avenue at 7:3o
o'clock and march with the drum
corps to the X. of c. club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
Mattatuck Council
Degree Of Pocahontas

officers for the coming year OF
Mattatuck council, degree of Poca-
hontas, were nominated last night
at a meeting in Pequot hall. The
nominees are: Pocahontas, Mrs
Mildred Haines; Wfnona, Miss Til
lie Trenka; prophecies, Mrs Mary
Houghtaling; Powhatan, John
Hoyt. The election will take place
on the 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
The Affiliated
Exchange Clubs
Meet To-day at Race
Brook Country Club,
New Haven

Waterbury will be represented by
several delegates at the ninth an
nual state convention of the Con-
necticut Affiliated Exchange clubs
which will be held today at the
Race Brook Country club in New
Haven. Election of officers for the
coming year will be held. Thomas
r. Robinson, state president, will
be the presiding officer.
Speakers will include Kenneth
Wynne, executive secretary of the
governor, and Wilbur Cross Jr, son
of Governor Cross who will repre-
sent his father, Clinton G. Nichols.
past national president and H. M.
Harter, national secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
NEW MEMBERS FOR
NOSAHOGAN LODGE

A class of candidates received
the initiatory degree last night at
a meeting of Nosahogan lodge of
Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows hall.
The same class will receive its first
degree next Tuesday night. Brew
ster, N. Y, and New Milford lodges
will come here to witness the cere-
mony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14
BEARS DISPOSAL
DECIDED UPON

Clintonville. Wis CUP -
Central Park authorities decided to
dispose of a pet bear when the
animal developed an enormous ap-
petite, running UP board bill of
$50 for ~ months,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14

Helsinki, Finland, reports that
its 1882 communal tax has provid-
ed $S3,16O more than was expected
and the income from city real es-
tate increased $231.S40. giving the
city surplus of $136,240.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-06-14

With a number of assistants the
Duke of Rutland has started a
search for relics believed to be
buried in Croxton Park near Mel
ton Mowbray, England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01
Third Baseman
 Vergez Very III
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(Continued from Page ll expected momentarily from New York, Manager Bill Terry and President Charles Stoneham of tho Giants might see tho patient.
 The doctor revealed how he had to "kid" Vergez into thinking he had Q chance of getting into the forthcoming world series to get him into the proper frame of mind for the operation.
 1T don't mind anything as long as get into the world series," he quoted Johnny as saying shortly before the operation. "f told him that was tho least important thing right now" tho doctor related, Out finally had to kid him Into believ. ing he might get Into the serles."
 The third baseman's teammates bought radio today and arranged to have 1t installed in his room at Cardinal O'Connell house. They felt Johnny could get fine picture of the remaining Ave games with tho Braves as he listened to a play. by.play description. For the hos- pitnl Is located on q hill about q mile from Braves field, and when he is propped up in bed Vergez can look out the window and see the park. Because of electrical appra- ntus in and near the room the set failed at first to function, but Q new set was to be tried.
 Among those who called to in- quire regarding Vergez' condition today was Outhelder Randy Moore of the Braves. himself q cripple as result of yesterdays game. Moore, who hopes to get back in the game
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01

Oklahoma City, Sept 1-(U.P.) --Scriptural justification of the Blue Eagle was brought forth to- day to refute contentious of cer- tain isolated sects that the symbol of National Recovery signitied tho anti-Christ.
 Some superstitious hill-folk in eastern oklahoma had considered 1t q "beast of doom."
 So the alert local NRA organiz- ation assigned Ernest R. Chamber. lain to study the scriptures, weigh biblical evidence for and against tho Blue Eagle.
 Cham berlain found one scrlptur- al passage had an eagle at the throne of God singing Holy, Holy, Holy, while tho Lord himself, speaking to Moses in Exodus 1894, said "Ye have seen what did unto the Egyptians and how l bore you on eagles wings and brought you unto myself"
 ono passage not only gives the Lords Chorubim faces and wings of eagles but also mentions wheels and lightning which tho NRA eagle bears in his claws. The pro- phet ESekiePs vision of the four Cherublm says tho winged messen- gers of heaven bad four faces of eagles and "the appearance of lightning" and their work was "as 1t were n wheel In tho middle of q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01
SUFFERS WHEN N
 ARADIOPLA
Tacoma, Wash, Dairynlan Has Strange Malady--
 Radio ThrObs Body .
SPECIALISTS TRY CURE

Los Angeles, Sept 1-(UP)- Martin Booker, Tacoma, Wash, dairyman. came to town today to see what scientists can do with a body that throbs violently every time a radio plays within earshot.
 Local nerve specialists said Bod ker was the only person of their acquaintance who actually suffered acute physical pain every time a radio crooner stepped to the mi. crophone. Washington specialists, nonplussed for cure. sent him to Los Angeles.
 Booker has been afflicted for several years with Q neurotic ail- ment similar to rheumatism. Ills suffering was increased when ra- dio was installed at his home. He learned that when he touched Q water faucet or some other metal that served ns q ground" his aches and pains were diminished, So doctors designed for him @ long cane, wrapped with copper wire. Whenever the family turned on the radio, Booker pushed the cane through 0 hole in the floor and "pressed" 1t on Q basement water pipe.
 Local specialists who will treat him said Booker found 1t so incon- yenient boring holes in floors every time his host turned on the radio, that he is looking for Q permanent cure,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01
Hamilton Park Attraction

With one of the greatest sport attractions of the day on tap at Hamilton park field at s o'clock to morrow, Jim Thorpe and his Oklahoma Indians, the park de- partment announces that following tho game there will be a special dance in the Hamilton park ball. room, The attraction will be no other than Buddy Harrod, himself, and his Columbia Broadcasting or chestra, starring "Sonny" O'Brlen. Dancing will get under way Ut s:30 and continue until i1:30 D. m.
 The Harrod orchestra has gained great favor with the music and dance lovers of this city due to the calibre of the dance music which they produced on their last two en- agreements hero. Tho management of the park considers itself quite fortunate in being able to secure this fine attractio nfor the week. end.
 There will be dancing at Rose. land ballroom at Lakewood park tomorrow night with Timmie Crowo's Coionials as the attraction. while on Monday night Will Harri- son and his New Workers will be featured at the popular north end ballroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01
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Tho funeral was held thIs morn- Ing at S:30 o'clock from her home to St Peter's church. New Ha- ven, where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at Q o'clock. Inter. ment was in tho family plot in St Lawrence cemetery, New Haven.
 NEY--Miss Rose Ney, formerly of this city, died yesterday Ut her home, Laurel Beach. Milford. Mss Ney was the daughter of the lute Michael Ney of this city and was born and resided here for many years. She left Waterbury about twenty years ago and took up her residence In Bridgeport, later go- Ing to Milford where she has sinco resided. She died at, the home of Laurel Beach road. She Is sur vived by three brothers, Charles, Thomas and William of Milford; and three sisters, Mrs Jessie Sher- wood and Mrs Fred Lohers also Of Milford. and Mrs Ernest Niver of Rochester, N Y. Tho funeral will tako place Monday morning at S:S0 o'clock at st Gabriers church in Walnut Beach. 1ntorment will be in old St Joseph's cemetery in this city.
 LEE-Mrs Nellie Lee of G5 Field street, died this morning at St Mary's hospital. She was born In this city and was well known and highly respected by all who en- joyed her acquaintance.
 She is survived by her, husband, Wm NJ. Lee; son. Wm Jr., two brothers. Daniel and Patrick Daily; and five sisters, Mrs Margaret Keenan, Mrs George Gill, Mrs Catherine Liberty, Mrs Fannie Gil- row and Mrs Ruth Yenger.
 The funeral will take place Mon- day morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main street, to St Patrick 8 church where a requiem mass will be celebrated at o'clock, Inter- ment will be in St Mary's ceme- tery, JeWott City,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01
Good Program At
 Washington Park
Farewell Show Held There Last Night - Juvenile
 Performers Star

The Farewell show presented at Washington Park last evening featured some of Washington HillSs most colorful juvenile performers in a novel and entertaining pro- gram of songs, dances and recita- tons.
 The program follows: Dance of the Paper Dolls ..,... .... Dolly O'Donnell and Chorus The Texaco Fire Chief. Ed Wynn ........ EuWin V Dea Military Dance .... Agnes Doyle Ensemble by entire chorus, feat uring Catherine Rochon Songs. Bud o'Flynn' and Ralph
 Whelan Rope Dance :. Jeanette Demeraux Boswell Sisters. Estelle Whelan, Edith Canuzsi and Dolly O'Don- nell
 Eccentric Dance Z. Dorothy Byron Mill Brothers. William Zeigter, Ed O'Dea, Art O'Donnell and Thomas Delaney. Cane Dance B. Pelletier, Cath
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01

A bullet shattered window of Q stolen car found abandoned in a sand pit off the Pearl Lake road offered mute idence to-day or the desperation of a gang or young bandits operating In Water- bury.
 The window was wrecked when n trio of young desperadoes hee- inr from the seen of Q hold-up or n Standard oil company's station Ion the corner of East Main street and tho Mcriden road, opened hre upon an automobile which attempt ed 10 give pursuit. Two young men and two young women passengers in the second car had taken up the chase at 2.30 o'clock this morning to get a glimpse of tho marker numbers. When tho bullets started to whistle about their car they used splendid judgment and aoan- doned the attempt.
 Form all indications the bandits arc the ones responsible for hVe startling hold-ups in this city With in the past two weeks. The youths have been nick-named tho nickel plntod gunmen" as nickel-plated weapons have been flashed In the various stick-up jobs staged to date,
 This mornings experience madc Robert Carey of l66 Cooke street and the standard oil company the victims, Mir Carey was alone in tho station at 2:30 o'clock this morning when car containing thrco youths pulled up to ono Of the pumps, An order for gasoline was given and n dollar bill given in paymcnt. one of the three men stepped out of the car and followed Carey into tho office and inquired directions to a lavatory. Carey walked out of the office and returned tho change to the mom- ber of the trio who had paid him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01
Abandoned In
 Sand Pit On
 Pearl Lake Road
Car Was Stolen From Boyden Street-Believed 'NickIe.Plated' Bandits Perpetrated Hold.up at E, Main Gas Station-Pursuing Car Warned Away By Pistol Shots

found the first chap seated on a desk. He had taken, the lay of the land and the scene was set. Be- fore Carey realized that anything was being plotted the tallest chap in tho party pulled gun and advised him to just stick his hands up and be quiet. One of the two searched his pockets and took sev- eral dollars. They also compelled him to open the door of n safe, where few dollars were also found.
 As the two men. only one at tempting to mask himself, ran out of the place and leaped into their waiting machine the second car with the young men and women pulled in. Carey shouted to them that he had been robbed and pointed In the direction of the car making a speedy getaway. The driver of the second machine start cd after them. He remained in the chase for about Q milo when four shots were fired. The pur- suit was abandoned.
 Patrolmon John Culleton and Patrick Griffin of the motor patrol later took up the chase. but found no trace of tho machine. Later they came across q car abandoned on tho Pearl Lake road. Tho shat tered window furnished tho eVl- dence to link 1t with tho machine In which the bandits had escaped.
 Tho auto was identified as the property of Fred Emmons of Boy den street. Waterville. He claimed that he had left tho car parked near his home. He informed the police that he was positive that he had locked 1t. The car ip tho sand pit was locked, but an 'inves- tigation showed that the wires had been cut and connected in such a manner as to start the motor. Mir Emmons is also puzzled how the men got away with his automobile without hls dog giving an alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-09-01

GORDON -- Mrs Bessie Cordon, wife of Patrick Gordon of ll0l South Main street, died last even-' ing at St Mary's hospital. She was born in Ireland, but lived In this clty for tho past 20 years, espeeial- ly in tho south end section where sho cherished countless number of acquaintances, She was mem- Der of tho Ladies of Maccabees.
 Besides her husband she Is sur yiyed by three sons, Raymond, William and John; two sisters, Mrs Mary Dalton of Laconia, N. Il" ana Mrs Nora Walsh of this city and brother, John Mahoney or
 Tho funeral will be held Mon- day morning Ut S:30 o'clock from inc home to St Francis Xavier church where n solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9;lb o'clock 1nterment will be in St Peters cemetery, Derby.
 JOHNSON -- Mss Elizabeth Johnson, ago 45 years, daughter or Mrs Daniel II. Johnson Of this city' died yesterday at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital in Torrihg- ton following a nervous preaK- down.
 yived by sister, Mrs Leslie Fip- pen of Willmantic; and brother Clinton Johnson of New York city.
 Funeral services were held at the Workman Memorial A. M' F. Zion church in Torrington with Rev George r. Green officiating Burial was in Hillside cemetery Torrington.
 GILMARTIN-Mrs Thomas r: Gilmartin, former resident or this city, died Tuesday evening at her home in New Haven following a long illness. She had been ac- tive in New Haven civic affairs and was chairlady of the 9th Ward Democratic committee.
 She Is survived by her husband; two daughters, Miss Elizabeth Gill; martin and Mrs Francis H. Cronan; one grandson: son; two sisters the Misses Mary and Bridget Me- Carthy; and q brother, John Me- Carthy of Bridgeport.