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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
WATERBURIANS AT L.LYONS RITES
TOrringtOn Youth, Victim of Accidental Shooting,
 Buried To-day
(spcclaI to The pemocratl


 Torrington, Dec. 6.-Funeral services for Timothy J. Lyons, Jr.. son of Judge and Mrs Timothy J. Lyons who was accidentally fatally wounded last Saturday night when a revolver in the hands of William c. Kennedy, Jr,, was unexpectedly discharged, took place this morn ing. A solemn high mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock at St. Francis church, with burial in this city.
 Delegations representing the of- ficial family of Torrington, the student body at St. Thomas sem mary at Bloomfield, the Catholic University Alumni, the Torrington Secretarial school and the Fitz- gerald Manufacturing company of Torrington where the deceased was employed, were present at the serv- ices.
 The active bearers were Timothy Murphy, Edward and William Murphy, Vincent Keegan. Clinton Risley and Walter Barrett. The honorary bearers were members of the Catholic University Alumni of Connecticut and included John J. Budds. state president; Joseph F. Mulville, vice.president; Arthur Gloster. William Cotter. William
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Xmas Charity Drive
 Of Elks Inaugurated
Seven Contact Men Begin Duties To-day to Raise
 Funds to Be Used to Help Citys Needy

funds through punch boards, fairs and other schemes, but it was de- cided to cancel those operations be- cause it interfered with local busi- ness. The plan has proved a suc- cess and brought better results than were anticipated. The plan calls for personal canvass of members of the lodge.
 At last nights meeting of the lodge, Exalted Ruler Frank H. Bailey named booster" commit tee which will work with the ex- ecutive committee in carrying out this years charity work. The execu- tive committee consists of John E. Bulger, chairman, MT. Bailey, Frank Kenny, Joseph Bowen, James Neagle, U. Horton Warner, Attorney Walter E. Monagan, Rob- ert F. Birt and James Calvin. The contact men are Edward Conlan, Patrick Mcfarland, Archie Pelle- tier, Clifford McHale, Ellsworth Sears, Joseph Connor and Hugo Lange.
 Those on the booster committee are: James Flanagan, Archie Pel- litter, Edward P. Conlan, Joseph F. Conner, Jeremiah Squires, August J. Rinaldi, Patrick Mcfarland, Stefano Della Patria, Anthony s. Pascucci, Frank T. Carey, Michael H. Conlon, Joseph w. Handy, Fred Ensminger, John F. Holian, Will liam V. Butkus, Patrick J. Carlin, Harold V. Brennan, George D. Sul- livan, Nicholas A. Maiorano, JNl- ius Santalucia, John w. Romspert,, Albert H. Blanchard, William A. Geigle, Jr., Donate A. Pope, Harry x. Cashin, Michael F. Hyland {, Charles Popikas and Charles Wiehn.
 Herbert W. Pease, Harvey J~Pel- litter. Charles L. Hamilton, James F. Slavin, Otto ". Hermann, Peter N. Laskas, William J. Zeigler. George D. Ronalter, William J. Cavanaugh, Richard R.. Birch, ,, Hubert S. Alcott, Dudley F. Beach, Serge A. Belanger, Joseph L. Bell leville, Jeremiah J. Brophy. Asa H. Burr, Ralph E. Stango, Jr., James J. McMahon, J. Joseph Smith, Harold V. Boyce, Walter o. Herman, Edward J. Corrigan. Jo- seph Butler and Leonard H. Wey- and.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

Linskey. John Bowling and Wiil- fam Harvey.
 Other Catholic University grad mates present at the funeral inc cluded Thomas Colina, Nal o. Leary and Joseph Daly of this city, James Shea of New Britain, Louis Peguinot, Joseph Clancy and Francis Kelly of Winsted. Paul Hayes, John Netting, Joseph Dugan, Larry Baraldi John Hodges. Harry Somers and Peter Dranginis of Washington, D. C., and James Kiely of Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Play Planned

A Christmas play Love Comes Knocking" will be presented in the Naugatuck high school before. the close of school for the Christmas vacation. Miss Louise Grainger, English and dramatics teacher, an- nounced today. The cast for the one-act show has been selected and rehearsals for it started this week. ], It is expected to be presented in the evening, either on Decem- Der 19 or 20 in the high school auditorium. At this time of year high school alumni who attend colleges are usually home for the Christmas recess and many of them will undoubtedly attend. The play is modern type of an allegorical nature.
 The cast consists of three well known football players, Ray An derson, who plays the part of Nathan: Joseph Marcelonis who takes the role of Peter: and Will liam Morris who plays David" Other characters are "Janlce", Catherine Roff; Voice of Love. Blanche Laube; Maida, Elizabeth smith; Two Angels. Betty Bristol and Jeanne Caskey.
 Miss Grainger is directing the play. There will be tableau de- picting "The Nativity of Jesus Christ" but the cast for this has not yet been fully chosen. These Christmas plays have proved quite popular in past years and from them real dramatic talent has been developed among the high school students.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Play omclais Announced

Names of officials assisting in preparation for the three act com- ody "tfoid Everything" % bo pre-. mented at Columbus hail on next Thursday night by tho SC Mary'a Dramatic club for the benent Of Bt MAFy's church were announced to- day. They aroi Stage managers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

Madeline Bake and James Healey, assisted by Frank Jones, Joseph Neal and Ray Connell. Mrs James Healey will have charge of make up and the stage settings are by Mrs Patrick Grant and Miss Mar garet Healey. Helen Jones is property manager. She is being assisted by Ann Sitowt, and Kay Cooke.
 The characters whom the various players portray was also announc- ed today by Fred Zehnder, presi- dent of the club, who is directing the show. They are: Niobe, color- ed servant, Kay Connell; Christo- pher Morgan, banker, Joseph Burke; Connie Morgan, his daugh- ter Margaret Reilly; Bee Williams. Comics friend, Margaret Jones; Courtney Barrett, Jr, Comics pet aversion. Andrew Nolan; Mrs John Gibbs, an ambitious mother. Mar garet Donovan; Lollie. Wanda and Daisy Gibbs, her daughters, Evelyn Morine, Eileen Healey and Eleanor Moritis; Steve and Andy, crooks en route, Francis Moritis and Peter Einik; Tim Macauley, a detective, Joseph Sokolosky; the milkman. Kenneth Murphy.
 A misfortune hit the cast short time ago. John Gilbert, popular Union City youth, had been cast for the part of Andy a crook. He suffered an attack of .pleurisy after having rehearsed many weeks.
 He will be unable to play but his. part will be taken by Peter Wink who recently appeared as a Hindu servant in the Valley Play CTS playg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
BRANDLEY GUEST
 OF COURT WEIGH

District Deputy Ralph Brnmdl4y of the grand court of Connecticut, Foresters of America, will pay AN officiaI visit this evening to Court WeIch, in Waterville. A special program of entertainment will p9 presented in connection with hl1 visit. An. important business ses- sion will precede the social hours
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

Peter O. Lagergren, who was a resident of Naugatuck for 43 years, died at about o'clock this morn ing at the home of his son, Ivar Lagergren, B Olive street. MT Lagergren had been i'll several months. He was 78 years old.
 He was born in Sweden and when he first came to this country. stayed in New York state for about year. He came to Naugatuck af- ter this and resided here the rest of his life, working in the U. $. Rubber Company here. He was carpenter by trade.
 He leaves besides his son, Ivar, who is a we'll known member of the local roder of odd Fellows, one grandson. Torsten, of Nauga- tuck. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Lewis Fox Coming

Sunday night, at the Methodist church, a service of worship ac- cording to Jewish ritual, prepared with the cooperation of Rabi Green field of Beth-El Synagogue, Water bury, will he held. The address will be delivered by Lewis Fox, prominent Hartford attroney, who will speak on Jewish- Christian re- lationships, under the title: Build ing Spiritual Fellowship. The service has been planned to afford worshippers a deeper understand ing of the common bonds uniting the Jew and the Christian. It will not merely be interesting: it will be distinctly inspirational. The John Wesley Bible Class is spon- soring the service.
 All day Sunday, on the Methodist Altar, there will be a loan-collec- tion of ibbles either of great agS or sentiment. These bibles have been loaned by members and friends of the church, in honor of universal Bible Sunday. The old. est sa bible two hundred and fifty-nine years of age; the date, 1875" is plainly to be seen on it's title page. There will also be seen many specimens pages of for elgn- language bibles published throughout the. world today. Wis., itors to the church are welcome. before and after services, to walk into the Chancel and inspect this unusual exhibit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Quorum Expected Today

A quorum is expected at the meeting of the board of education this afternoon at o'clock. It will be the. regular monthly meeting and while there are no really mo- mentous matters to be discussed, Superintendent of Schools Harold E. Chfttenden said today he hopes there will be a quorum as several matters should be attended to.
 There will be some discussion of the night schools here and it is ex- nected the superintendent will re- nort on nurses who have been con- lucting health survey recently n local schools under the EZRA.
 Transfers of teachers which uok place couple of months ago nd which were not discussed at he october meeting because of ,ck of a quorum will come up for iscussion.
 The budget is expected to show xpenses of more than $122,000. his is about the same as last >ar at this time, according to the 'hool superintendent.
 This leaves about $60.000 to go 'le remaining four months but -ome credits have been received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

Nearly $8,S0O,0OO was spent on entertainment in StockRholm, Swe- den, in the last 12 months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Candidates Initiated

Candidates were initiated into Columbian Rebekah lodge, odd Fellows last night. Mrs. Elsie L. Rosein of Hartford, state presi- dent, had charge of the degree work. A supper was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Elks Plan Party

ElkS Plan Party
 Naugatuck Elks are planning New Years eve party which will be held in their rooms in the Neary building. There will be turkey dinner to be served at midnight and dancing with an eight-piece orchestra supplying music. The af- fair is for members and their wom- en friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

In Nicaragua Japanese goods arc crowding out those from the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

quorum if the other four members attended, Warden John Sheridan has indicated a postponement until Monday, Dec. 16 is possible. It is said both Mir. Mariana and Mir. De- Carlo can attend then.
 Cleaners Meet
 A meting the Golden Cleaners was held today in Beacon Valley Grange hall. Various matters of in- terest to the Cleaners were discus sed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Test Your Knowledge

l. Which state is nicknamed the Hawkeye State? ?. What does the French name Mignon mean? B. Who was Joseph of Armathaea?
 f. What is the name of the record of the land and roperty survey made by order of William the Con. 1ueror?
 B. Who was Ada Rehan Originally Crehan)? G. Name the instrument used by physicians for mining the heart and lungs by sound.
 q Name the Roman matron who said of her chl- ren, ''These are my jewels
 S. Where is the tsetse fly native?
 g. Who was Sir John Hawkins (Hawkyns)? 10. Name the capital of Spain. TURN TO PAGE IS FOR CORRECT ANSWERS F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Peter o. Lagergren Dies To-day; Jewish
 Sunday Program Set
Lewis Fox, Hartford Attorney, to Address Church Gathering Welfare Board Meeting May Be POst-
 pOned- -MethOdists to Give Play Tonight
NAUGATUCK
wm. j. Baxter Correspondeut--Phone NauEatuck e7s-s

the superintendent said today. Other routine matters will come up but nothing very exciting is ex- pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Return from California

Return from California
 MT and Mrs Glenn F. Noble of Hillside avenue have returned from a six weeks trip to California. They made the round trip by boat, visiting the Panama Canal, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
 Club Members Indignant
 The Meadowbrook Social club is in a quandary these days. The members just don't know what to do. The club has been in existence for more than year now and IS composed of several well known local residents.
 The club met last night to de- eide whether or not to change its name.- The town farm has been called the Meadowbrook home and some club members are indignant at the .'stear of the name of the club. They feel that the two or- ganizations may become mixed in the public mind. As yet no men- Der of the Meadowbrook Social club has become a member Of the Meadowbrook home although sev- eral have their fingers crossed. No decision on a change of name was reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Plays Tonight

No session of the Luther League of the Salem Lutheran church was held last night because of the pres entation tonight of two one-act plays which will be given by Evan geline circle in the church hall. One will be "The Messenger" and the other will be More Blessed. !" Christmas carols will be played be- tween the performances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Briefs

Anthony Limone of Maple street was recently feted by friends at a birthday party in his honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Community Tree

Community Tree
 The community Christmas tree will again be lighted this year, Mi chael Shea, fire marshal, has an- nounced. It will be lighted on Christmas eve: Funds to provide for this were donated several years ago by Miss Maude Smith, Working Girls club head.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

The annual Christmas charity drive which is conducted each year among members of the Waterbury lodge of Elks, was launched today when seven contact men of the lodge started out from the club rooms on West Main street. They will contact all the members of the lodge between now and Dec. 22 to raise funds which is used for char itable purposes.
 The same plan that was in effect this year. It will be recalled that in prior years, the Elks raised the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Play Given

A play "Meddlin' was presented last night by members of St. Mi chaePs dramatic club at meeting of the club in the parish house. The show scored quite hit. It was one-act comedy.
 The cast consisted of: Milton Parker, a young husband, played by Edward Schoeck; Sally Parker, his wife, Mrs. Walter Andrews; Mrs. Parker, his mother, Mrs. Mer- ton Quirk; Mrs. Morton, Sally's mother, Mrs. Harold Perry. The show was directed by Mrs. Harold Perry.
 Plans for a dance to be held by the, club later in the season were made. There was also discussion of plans for a play which will be pre- scented the latter part of January, A definite choice of what play will be selected has not yet been made but the list has narrowed down to two DlayS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Attend State Meeting

Borough Engineer Robert D. Beardsley. and his son, Paul, of Meadow street today attended a meeting of the state engineers Tn MiddletoWn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Firemen Plan Party

Bremen Plan Party
 Preparations for a public. card party and social to be sponsored by the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder association are being made now, Fred Zehnder, chairman of the social committee announces.
 Other members of the commit tee consist of Coleman Deegan, Jack Hanley, Nordhill Nauges and Luke Comiskey. The affair will be held next Tuesday night. There will be a variety of.ca games and refreshments will be served. Awards will be made. A small ad- mission fee to cover the cost of re- treatments and prizes, will be charged.
 It will take place in the social parlor of the fire house which has been renovated recently. It is the first time in several years that an affair in the fire house has been open to the general public and the committee is working hard to make the party success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Bank Is Named

By a vote at special meeting of the Grove Cemetery association trustees, the Naugatuck National bank trust department will be made agent of the trust and en- endowment funds of the associa- tion. Lot owners of the association met prior to the trustees session and authorized the latter to choose an agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Nav PostpOne Meeting

There may be a postponement or the meeting of the welfare board which was set for next Monday. Louis DeCarlo, board member, is still i'll and William Mariana is not expected to be able to attend. Al though this would still leave a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Nh Court Today

No session of the borough court was held today, it being the third successive day that no court was held. No arrests were made last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Yale lIonors Local Doy

John HhdIoy CON, or NhuMHtuck, ls ono Of 90 students of Yale unl. versity initiated last night Into Phi I3etta Kappa. highest scholastic honor open Co undergraduates. Mf Cox in q member Of the senior class and lives at % Woodihwn avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
/ Grange Meets Tomorrow

GFhnge MeetS IOmOFTOW
 The regular meeting of the Bea- con Valley Grange will be held to- morrow night at Grange hall at 8 o'clock. It will be"surprise night" that is, just what will be presented and by whom is bein gkept deep dark secret. Mrs w. J. Megin, lee turer, reports an unusual type of program has been arranged. Re- treatments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06
Play.Fair Tonight


 A large attendance Is expected at the initial showing tonight of the Methodist church play Drums of Fury" which wilbl be presented at the church hall at s:15 o'clock. It is a three-act African play with plenty of thrills. It will be held in conjunction with the church fair which will start at 2:30 and con- tinue to 10. The fair and play will also be held tomorrow.
 Officers Reelected
 Officers of the local camp of Modern Woodmen of America were reelected Tuesday night at the annual meeting. The officers are: Joseph Reynolds, counsel; John Hetherington, advisor; Bern ard Mulvey. clerk; Henry Zwick. banker; William Dolan. conductor: Matthew Hanlon, inside guard; John Obst. outside guard.
 These officers will probably be installed on January 15. Just who will do the installation work has not been definitely decided upon as yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-06

It is expected NauRatuck post. American Legion will definitely choose a site for its winter head quarters tonight at q meeting Of the post in tho borouogh court room.
 Last week q meeting was held but no definite choice was made, The meeting tonight will start at s o'clock. Other matters may be dlscliaaad.
Montana labor news., 1934-09-20
STRIKE OFFICIALLY
ENDED SEPTEMBER 10
Crafts Win Additional Points;
All Groups Permitted to Re-
turn to Work Thursday Morn
ing.

With the signing Of the agreement
with the Anaconda Company on the
part of the international Union Of
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Lo-
Gals, on September 70, the four and a
half month strike in the Anaconda Co.
mpany Units was brought to a close,
officially, The Strike Committee took
action to allow all men who were call
ed, to return to work with the morning
shift Thursday, September 20.
This action was taken after the craft
unions involved reached an agreement
with the Anaconda Officials concern
ing more favorable clauses allowed the
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers.
These requests were all granted and the
crafts go back with a guaranteed mini
mum wage, for six months, Of SO cents
a day over the old scale, This agree
ment was reached on the afternoon of
the 18th.
The craft delegates allowed the men
to return to work before their Inter
national signed the agreements in or
der that Unemployment need not be
prolonged any more.
By the time we go to Press the
wheels Of industry will again be NOV
ing and we can face the coming winter
with a little better feeling Of security
and comfort.
Montana labor news., 1934-09-20
Critic Of U. s.
Imperialism Heads
Colonial Service

WASHINGTON (FP) DIR. Ern-
est Gruening, author-critic of Amer
lean imperialism and authority on La
tin-American affairs, has been ap-
pointed director Of the new division Of
territories and island possessions. His
position gives him supervision over
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and the
Virgin Islands. Other U. S. possess
sions, including the Panama Canal and
the Philippines, remain under the war
and navy departments.
Gruening's appointment has been in
terpreted as an administration attempt
to put a liberal face on the beginning
of a new colonial policy to improve
economic conditions and relations with
the U. S.
A former newspaperman, Gruening
was at one time an editor of the Ma
ton, liberal weekly. He served as
publicity director in the presidential
campaign of the elder Robert LaFol-
lette.
Montana labor news., 1934-09-20
Of Troops
Aides Settlement
Governor and Law Officers to be
Congratulated; Peaceable Set
Element VIII Make for Great
er Permanancy.

The absences of troops in the four
and a half month strike in Butte, no
doubt contributed to the fair and
peaceful manner in which a settlement
was made. 1t is interesting to note
that only in cities where troops are
called out that there is violence and
destruction of property. The calling
out of the troops has also meant that
plants are opened and bitterness and
ill-will remains long after the strike
is so dishonorably settled. Where
men are allowed to picket in peace,
and both employer and employee show
a willingness to mediate their differ
ences, there is never any loss Of life
or property and the settlement made
under such conditions has more per-
manency. The San Francisco Strike
was a glazing example Of the wrong
way in which to settle Labor difficult
ties. The bitterness is not yet gone
and the taxpayers of that City and
State must pay for the ignorance Of
a Myor and Governor. The strike
in San Francisco cost the State OF
California $4,000 for calling out the
National Guard and cost the City OF
San Francisco $150,000 for Special
Police. For what purpose this great
expenditure Of public funds? To kill
hungry workers, to brow-beat Labor
into submission, to do nothing toward
settling the basic problem that caused
the strike.
The law enforcing officers OF Silver
Montana labor news., 1934-09-20
JACOBSON !
CHAPPIE lave
RETJ5 led EAST

w I'LL tllC NiOSC lt present SlIlkN,
Federal Mediatoi OLSON and Chap
pei have returne the East for new
assignments. Whether we agree with
everything accomplished or not, it must
be admitted that both Of these men
have been very fair in their handling
of the situation. Had it not been for
their persistent and patient efforts the
ending of the Butte strike might have
been different. They have been fairer
than any Federal Mediators that have
come to Butte in recent years. When
we consider the bitter history of Strik-
es in Butte, Labor can say that they
did their work well.
Those who learned to know these
men intimately will miss their presence
in Butte. They had been here so long
that they seemed to be permanent resi-
dents. jacobson thought he should
have been included in the City Direc-
tory due to the fact that he had been
here almost long enough to establish
legal residence.
These men will, no doubt be rushed
to the center of the textile troubles
and wherever they are we know that
the workers will be given a fair and
honest deal. Both Of these men learn
ed much from their Butte experience
that will no doubt make them valuable
in the Nations most critical Labor
trouble. We wish them we'll wherever
they may go and may the Labor Board:
secure more fair-minded men like them