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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
AIR MAIL BILL
 WAS APPROVED

Washington. April 23-(UP)- The house postoffice committee to- day voted to report favorably the new air mail bill, providing for one year mail carrying contracts, creation of a commission which will make recommendations for permanent legislation and five cents per ounce air mall postage fee.
 The bill provides that base rates of pay under the new contracts shall not exceed 35 cents per air. plane mile for transporting a mail load of 300 pounds or less.
 The commission to be set up un- der the proposed measure would be composed of three senators. three representatives and as many others as the president may choose. The commission is directed to study and investigate all phases of aviation, specifically including na- tional defense, transportation of mail, national transportation needs experimentation, manufacturing, procurement, and personnel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
PAIR ORDERED 10
 QUIT WATERBURY
Hackernlan and Mofin Must Do So or Start
 Jail Sentence

Giving them suspended sentences of 30 days each, Judge John Y. Me- Grath in city court today told Mat thew Hackerman, 21, 473 East Main street. and Ronald Morin, 1z, of 57 Center street, that he would begin operation of the jail terms if they had not left the city before Wednesday.
 Hackerman was charged with breach of the peace. resistance and vagrancy, while Morin was charged with breach of the peace and re- sistance. Hackerman was arrested by Patrolman Joseph Clark on Leavenworth street Saturday noon after a complaint that he was paft< handling and using abusive lan- guage. The patrolman said that Morin attempted to interfere with the arrest and that he found 1t nee cessary to call Patrolman Alez Fossbender to assist him in bring ing the pair to headquarters.
 Suspended sentences were won by George Noble, 32. and Henry Hammick, 27, both of Bucks Hili road, who were arrested Saturday for breach of the peace after trouble at a barn owned by Ike Block. Noble had his head swathed with bandages and his face badly battered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
Scout News

The May meeting of the execu- tive board of the Waterbury Boy Scouts council will be held at washington, Conn, as the guests of the Washington district committee. The meeting will be held at Bryan memorial hall, with supper at 6:30, following which reports will be heard on business matters.
 Following is the schedule of the leader training courses to be con- ducted by the council this week:
 Monday evening, third session of "Principles of Scoutmastership" at the council office at 7:80. Harry s. Hyde, district commissioner, in- structor.
 Tuesday evening. fourth session of Principles of First Aid" at the council office at 7:30. Charles Dun- can, field commissioner, instructor.
 Wednesday evening, first session of specialization in craftwork, to be conducted at the American Le- zion home at 7:30 with Walter Abel, craft leader. as instructor.
 Wednesday evening third session of elements of scoutmastershipf at the Knights of Columbus hall at 7:30.
 Thursday evening, second ses- sion of nature study birds at 2 o. clock. The class will meet at the clock on the green. Lewis G. Mer- Till will direct the course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
ALL SOULS PARISH
 MEETING MONDAY

: :
 Rev Thomas L. Sinclair of All Souls church spoke on "The De- but of Thomas at yesterday morn ing's services. Many persons, he said, refused to believe in God be- cause God will not do what they think he should. These people are trying to get God to carry out their program instead of themselves en- deavoring to carry out the program of God, he pointed out.
 This afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the members of the Women's aux Hilary of the church met for bus mess session. Next Monday after noon at o'clock a parish meeting will take place at which the ques ton of whether or not to join the Waterbury Council of Churches will be decided upon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

To no less a parsonage than the secretary of the navy does the John Barry Navy & Marine club of Waterbury take it's case.
 In we'll worded~resolution for warded to-day to Washington for mer Gobs and Leathernecks take exception to the expending of gov ernment funds to 'defame Uncle Sam's official guardians of the salty highways. There's no pip ing down the local crew. They re- sent any so-called "works of art" which tend to reflect on the glori- ous traditions of the navy and ma rine corps.
 The above picture tells one side of the story. Fortunately, how ever, for the peace of mind of the sponsors of the "cause of art" the libelous mural has been removed or else landing party would have recruited to get the situation in hand.
 James F. Kenney. ships writer. of the local club tells the secretary of the navy and incidentally the whole world that some people don't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION


 That is the joyful cry of thou sands since ,Dr Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
 DY Edwards, practicing physi- clan for 20 years, and calomers old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic con- stipation and torpid flyers.
 Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, just healing, soothing vegetable laxative safe and plea- eant. ~
 No griping is the Keynote" of these little sugar-coated, olive colored tablets. They help cause the bowels and liver to act normal ly. They never force them to un- natural action.
 If you have a Clark brown mouth''-bad breath--a dull, tired feeling = sick headache = torpid liver--constipation, you should find quick, sure and pleasant results from one or two of Dr Edwards Olive Tablets.
 Thousands take them every night to keep right. Try them, 15c, soc, 60c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Each week statisticians and those organizations that keep a finger on the business pulse of the country, are reporting a gradual upward swing in business. Revival of the normal turnovers in stores is the goal sought by business houses all over the country. Experts figure that the millions of dollars placed had @ great deal to do with the up- dulum.
 At any rate, the start ras been made in the right direction-the mained almost at a standstill dur sion has begun to turn again and recovery plan.
 With those thoughts in minds the merchants of the city got together for April 26th, during which they tion of the shopper. He or she is substantial bargains at sacrificial prices. -
 Shoppers have come to realize that when sound business propo- sitions are offered by bona fide mer- chants of the city, that is the time to cooperate by participating in the propositions advanced. Such a proposition will be offered this Thursday. Shelves and counters in the cooperating stores are being cleared for the big event.
 Everything will be arranged for the convenience and accommoda- tion f othe shopper. He or she is not invited to take part in the pre- liminary arrangements. All that is required of MT and Mrs Shopper is that they prepare to get down town early and avoid the rush that is sure to result in the late afternoon. And word to the wise is sufficient. The early bird catches the worm and the early shopper has the first choice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
DOLLAR GIVEN
 NEW STRENGTH

Paris, Apr 23. (UP)-Announce. ment at Washington that export of gold would be permitted if neces- sary to prevent the dollar depre- ciating gave .the dollar new strength to-day.
 After opening at 15.01 to the dollar (6.S62 cents franc) the franc went to 15.03 1-2 (6.65l cents a franc).
 The Washington decision was believed here to have set back In- ternational speculators who have been spreading rumors through the world of further imitation of the dollar. These rumors were regard ed as an attempt to attack the dol lar and repeat such coups as were effected against the franc and pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
YOUNG MARRIED
 COUPLE SUICIDE

Boston, April 2s. (UP)-Harris woodberry, 24, of Gloucester, and a girl believed to be his bride of less than a week were found dead to-day in a south end rooming house, apparently victims of sui eide pact.
 Landlady Catherine Mclean, who found the bodies. also found two notes. one addressed to Wood bery's mother and the other ad- dressed to a "Mrs Bishop" or Gloucester. believed to be the girls mother. Two water glasses from which the couple apparently drank a lethal dose also were found.
 Mrs Mclean said Woodberry and the girl came to the fiat Thursday, apparently after having been mar ried. Woodberry was employed by a Boston engraving firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
GERMAN ALLIANCE
 TO BE ORGANIZED

Plans are being made by com- mittee headed by Frederick F.. Weidorn for the organization of a German society in which all other German organizations of the city will have representation. Members from all such societies in Water- bury have been invited to meet ing to be held shortly for the pur- pose of selecting a name, adopting bylaws and establishment of meet ing schedules. Emil Hummel pre- sided at the meeting of the com mittee last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
OBITUARY

JOYCE-Margaret Joyce, age II years. died yesterday morning at St Mary's hospital. She was the daughter of Garrett and Elizabeth
 (Feeley) Joyce of 55 South street and was a pupil in the sixth grade at St Francis Xavier parochlal school. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Helen and
 Mary; and a brother, John. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 Wednesday morning from the home to St Francis Xavier church where a, solemn high mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at o. clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 KENNAUGH-Mrs Mary Dow nes Kennaugh, died at St Mary's hospital last night following a brief illness. She had lived in this city all her life and had a large circle of friends, Mrs Kennaugh was the daughter of the late MT and Mrs Joseph Downes and was graduated from St Mary's training school in the class of 1915. being member of the nursing staff at the hospital at the time of her death.
 She is survived by two sisters,
 Mrs Rose Chapelle and Mrs George Gillette; four brothers, William and
 John Downes of New York; Char les Downes of Middletown and Francis Downes of this city. The body was taken to the Null vile Funeral home at 270 West Main street, from where the fu- neral will be held at 8:15 o'clock Wednesday to, the Immaculate Conception church where solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 9:0O o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 POCIUS--Mrs Rose Micket-Po- cius. wife of Louis Pocius of Bea- con Falls, died at the Waterbury hospital Saturday after a long ill., ness. Mrs Pocius came to America 35 years ago and lived in the Brooklyn section of this city for 33 years and moved to Beacon Falls to make her home on South Main street there for the past two years. She was a member of the Rutos cnd St Anne's societies of St Jos eph's church.
 She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Florence Pocius; two sons, John and Anthony Wicket. both of Watertown; a sister and
 brother, John and Veronica Way oniuskas of Lithuania.
 The funeral will be held from the Stokes funeral home. 649 North Riverside street at S:30 O. cock Tuesday morning with q Agh
 mass in st Joseph's church in this city at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery, this city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
Mr Sherlock
 Take Notice

Sh sl1 sh = Here's sosue real undefc0ver news! Wat erbury is to have a detecl-a- tiff agency. A real sleuthing bureau. For today. inc0RpOra- ti0n papers showing that the American Detective Agency, Inc, Is to, function In Water bury. were filed at the town clerks office. IncopoPators are Angelo Gizzi. Gertrude MatzIxin and Louis A. Ciral- .dii, all of Waterbury. The agency is incorporated in the amount of 45O,OOO with 500 shares of stock of a bar value of $10O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
|THOMASJ. KELLEY
 GIVEN LAST RITES
CowOrkers of Prudential Insurance Co Pay
 Final Tributes

The funeral of Thomas J. Kelley was largely, attended this morn ing from his home, .s56 Willow street at S:15 o'clock to St Mar garet's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Edward J. Bren- nan, assisted by Rev James w. Roche, deacon and Rev Peter Daily. sub-deacon. A special program of music was rendered under the di- rection of Professor John l.. Bonn with Miss Winifred Grimm as Solo, ist and Domenic Florio as violin ist. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery with committal services by Father Roche.
 '> The honorary pallbearers in- cluded members of. the Prudential Life Insurance company of which MT Kelley was trusted ennploye for 28 years. They were: Superin- tendent Thomas P. Cassidy; assist ant superintendents, R. H.. Benja- min, Harold Hogan, J. V. Lasky, c. L., Hoey, Leonard Santarsiero, A. N. Garceah, J. F. Muchalight, J. L., Hanley, Bernard Gi1hooley. August Guarreri and agents, W. O. Gervais, Adrian Madore, Armand Paolino, George Caldwell, George O'Rourke, R. E.. Coates, s. A. Sprano, Michael McAuliffe, Nich- olas Russo, Samuel Riccardi, Frank Kelly, Charles Guilbert, tonic Pascpcci, Charles Guilbert, Arnold Bauby, James Kinnane, Patrick Goggins, Charles Prender- gast, Chester Larson, Andrew Sil.. co, Edward Chermiske, Eugene Waters, Frederick Sirkin, Thomas Geoghegan, John O'Neill, William Cink, Anthony Martinaitis, Vernon Hyde, Joseph Marinaccio and Will liam Wagner.
 The active pallbearers, all mem- bers of the Old Guard Men of the Prudential company, were: Joseph Rossi, Herbert Smith, Samuel Levitt, Robert Betts, John Bren- nan, Thomas Holcomb, Harry Car. ter and George Mackowitz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
FIRE DAMAGES
 COONEY'S BARN

Two alarms early this afternoon called out firemen, one blaze in a barn and the other a brush fire.
 The barn Is on the property of Andrew Cooney at 50 Chipman street and was considerably dam aged by the blaze. MT Cooney could make no estimate of the damage early this afternoon.
 The brush fire was- on Cooke street at Avalon circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
KNIFE WIELDER
 HELD BY COURT

Lawrence, Mass, April 23. (UP) -Wielding a knife. James Vincent, 39, a chef, slashed' the neck of Will liam Ray Jones, 26. a Negro, of St Paul, Minn, during a fight at breakfast in the Lawrence transi- ent center to-day
 District Judge Frederic N. Chandler ordered Vincent held un- der $2OO bail for the grand jury on a charge of assault with danger out weapon. Jones, after being treated for a 10-inch cut, was con- victed of assault and given aa30- day jail sentence.
 Bad feelings had existed between the men because Of repeated com plaints by Jones against the amount of food he was getting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
LATE REALTY NEWS

The following real estate trans- actions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Mortgage Deeds. Cyrus T. Gray to Isabella S. Boriand, properly on Revere street $1,370.
 Margaret M.r Kelly to the Home Owners Loan Corp, property at Denny street, $1,6S0.
 Mortgage RcleascA Waterbury Building 6 Loan as- sociation to Margaret M. Kelly.
 Quit Claim Deeds. Peter A. Lecotirs to Bertha F. Lecouprs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
BRAVE WRATH OF BISHOP

Berlin, April 23 = (UP)-Lib- erals of the Evangelical church braved the wrath of Reich Bishop Ludwig Mueller and the Nazi ele- ment in the church when at a mass meeting at Ulm cathedral yesterday they approved a decla- ration against the dictatorial poi- cies of the German Christians, who put Mueller in office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
EZRA WORKERS PAID
 PROMPTLY TODAY

Unlike the conditions of the past two weeks, Field street today was entirely bereft of federal relief workers seeking their pay. The EZRA workers checks arrived in the city on Saturday and were passed out in orderly fashion as the applicants arrived. EZRA Ad- ninistrator William M. Harris stated today that this, in his opin- ion, will be the usual order of bus mess from now on. The first delay was only necessary, it was pointed out, because of the change in the system of handling the payrolls Gnd subsequent checks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
ACCIDENT VICTIM
 SUES FOR $5, ,OOO

Leland B. and Doris L. Clark of Waterbury are named defendants in a $5,000 civil action filed today in the Willimantic superior court by Antonia Melnik of Brooklyn, Conn. The complaint says the plaintiff was riding in 8 car owned and operated by c. Melnik, March 26th, when it was struck by the Waterbury car, operated by Le- land Clark. Fracture of the left arm and other injuries are listed by the plaintiff as having been re- cefved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

services prayers for the family were said at the home on Central avenue by Rev Moses F. Lowell, pastor of: the Second Congregational church. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The honorary bearers were Edwin c. Northrop, Donald N. Woodward, John P. Elton, Miles I. A. Martin. Malcolm Lindsley, Charles F. Kel- logg; active bearers: Melville c. Bennett, Earl w. McGann, Mans field, Gillette. c. Raymond Gannng, George E. Merkle. Franklin Scho- field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage intentions have been filed at the town clerks office:
 Joseph E. Martin of Berkeley place and Philomena Dorado of 53 Crown street.
 Frank s. Duren of 1417 Eass Main street and Evelyn F. Hastings of 13 Sparks street.
 Donald Bristol of Cheshire and Anna Romanauskas of 54 Vail street.
 Robert DeLuca of 13 Winches.. ter street and Angelina Diorio oi 120 Ridge street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
OLD MAP MAY BRING PROFITS

Great Harrington, Mass, April 23 old map, discovered among his possessions, may lead George Wasco to a treasure trove in the form of liquor profits.
 As proprietor of Lake Buel inn, he has paid his taxes for years to Monterey assuming that his entire property was located in that "dry" town.
 The old map shows, however. that part of his property is in Great Harrington, a ''wet" town, and he has applied for a liquor license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
BURGLARS RANSACK
 MAYFAIR TAVERN

Breaking into the Mayfair Tav- ern, 26 North Elm street, last night, thieves footed a slot ma- chine of its contents, escaping with an unestimated amount of silver. The slot machine, it is re- ported. was in the cellar of the tavern tst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
Cheshire Plans
 Phone Building
lSpecial to The Democratl

Cheshire, Conn, April B. Ground was broken and the actual construction work started for the new telephone company building here this morning. The structure will be a combination brick and frame. It is expected to be com p1eted about June 18th at which time special dedicatQry ceremonies will take place.
 It was. announced here today that on the completion of the building the dial system will be installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
AGREEMENTS FILED

The following compensation agreements have been filed at the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch: Trustees of Columbia uni versity, N. Y, and Chris George Weik of the Camp Columbia farm at Lakeside, Conn, broken arme, Jan IS, 1894, $17.3O weekly during disability; A. H. Merriman & Sons, Inc, and Edmund w. German of 29 Walnut street, knee injury. $16 weekly; Chase Companies, Inc and Joe Wright of 32 Ward street, hand injury, $9.35 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
TROUSERS DEGRADING

Ladysmith, South Africa, Apr 23. (UP)-A short kilt and a string of beads are all right for Zulu girl to wear. but trousers such as are grading" the government has de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
CARD OF THANKS.

3 CARD OF THANKS.
 wish to thank my many friends, relatives and neighbors, in parti- cular, Mayor Hayes, City Officials, Police and Fire Depts., for their sympathy and kindness extended to me during my recent bereavement, the death of my beloved husband. Edward J. Mullings.
 (Signed)
 MRS EDWARD J. MULLINGS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Sentenced to three years inn prisonmeht for espionage, a man tried to commit suicide in prison in Metz, France, by swallowing five franc pieces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
TOOK ms LIFE

StoningtoN Conn, Apr 23. (UP) Bromley. 55. committed suicide at his home Sunday by slashing his throat and shooting himself through the cart. He was a widower and lived alone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Hydroplanes are to cross the Mediterranean in one day instead of two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
FUNERALS

The funeral of Patrick F.. Sulli- van of AZ Fuller street will be held on Tuesday morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the where 8 solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Della White was held this morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St. Francis xavier's church where a solemn mass of requiem was eel ebrated at g o'clock by Rev. James Coughlin assisted by Rev. James O'Connor and Rev. James Egan. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal servies by Father O'Connor. The pallbearers were: Michael Cunningham, John O. Neil, Charles Sullivan, Michael Kiely, William Degnan and Ed ward Jackson.
 The funeral of Adolph Podsia- dix was held from the Deliniks funeral home, 17 Congress avenue this morning at 8:45 o'clock to St. Joseph's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Valantiejus. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pail bearers, all members of the Agnis- ko society included: Felix Zielski, George Marinko, Edward Skibelski, Stanley Burlinski, Antoni Scaepan- ski and Walter Ostioski.
 Funeral services for Richard Preusser were held yesterday after noon at o'clock, at St Johns church, Rev Dr John N. Lewis off, ficiating. Preceding the church
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

this city, April 22nd, 1884, Margaret Joyce, of 55 South St. Funeral from home at S:15 o'clock, to St Francis Xavier's Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

DIED. In this city, April 22nd, 1884, Mrs Mary Downes Ken naugh. Funeral from Mulville Home. at 8:15 to Immaculate Con- ception Church. Burial in Galway cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
COMING THURSDAY IS WATERBURY DAY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

this city, April goth. 1884, Patrick F. Sullivan, of 47 47 Fuller St. Funeral tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock, to Im- maculate Conception Church. Bur ial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

POCIUS-In this city. April goth. 1884, Mrs Rose Wicket Pocius, of Beacon Falls. Funeral tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock. to St Joseph's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.