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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
VICTIM IS DEAD

Middletown, Conn, July 9-(UP) A hit-and-run driver was sought today in the death of Thomas Me Namara, 5S. formerly of Newbury- port, Mass late Saturday night. He suffered a skull fracture and other injuries when struck while walking along a central street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09

t1846, the son of William and Mar. garet Sherman Langley. He was formerly in the furniture bushes. with a store on South Main street for many years. He attended Al. Souls church and was member of Converse lodge of Masons o1 Maiden, Mass.
 | He is survived by two sons Arthur H. of this city, who is connected with the state highway department, and Harris w. Lang. ley of Boston: five grandchildren and a great grandchild. His wife Mrs Emly Judson Harris, died ir 1906.
 Funeral services were held ir the Alderson funeral home, 7( Central avenue, at o'clock thi. afternoon. Rev Thomas l.. Sinclair officiating, assisted by Rev Author Gesner. Burial will be at o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Island cemetery, Newport, R. I.
 LIE CUYER-News has been re. ceived of the death of Joseph Le. l Cuyer, 68. of Southbridge, Mass formerly of Waterbury. He is sur | vived by his wife, Mrs Mary (Mar. | tin) LeCuyer; one daughter, Mrs Edward LePage, and three sons Napoleon and William of South bridge, and Walter of this city. He leaves also one sister, Mrs Thomas Duquette of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at South bridge, Mass.
 GRANNISS-Charles Foote Gran miss. aged 61 years, of 1855 Pine street, died Saturday in Newark N. J. Mrs Granniss was born in this city March 23. 1873.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs Jennie E. Coulter Granniss; two sons, Donald s. of this city. and | Norman C. Granniss of Port Ches- ter, N. Y.; a daughter, Mrs Will l liam F. Arnold of this city; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs May | w. Strong of Bridgeport.
 l Private funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon, Rev pr John N. Lewis will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 | CAPPON1 -Pacifico Capponi age 50 years, of 72 South Leonar street. died last evening at the Wa. terbury hospital after brief ill. l nes. The body was taken to the l Colasanto funeral homs 932 Bank street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. #ie l CUCOLO-Gerardo Cucolo. in. fant on of Mir and Mrs Thomas l Cucolo of 65 Jefferson street, died saturday evening at St. Mary's hos. pitai after a brief illness. Funeral services were held in the Colasantc funeral home. 932s Bank street, al o'clock this afternoon and wa. private. Burial was in Calvary cem. etery. g.e 3l BERNARD - Joseph Bernard age SO, died at his home, 21S South 1l4eonard street Saturday afternoon after brief illness. MT. Bernard was born in Fitchburg, Mass, and came to Waterbury 55 years ago He was employed for 3S years us springmaker in the New England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Frank Ostroski was held this morning at S:15 o. clock from the home of his moth CT, 399 North Main strete Nauga- tuck to St. Hedwig's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock. Burial was in St James cemetery. Naugatuck, The pallbearers were: A. G. Sierak- owslxi, H. Ploski, Edward. William Raymond and John Fredericks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
FORMER MAYOR DIES

Marietta, O., July 9.-(UP)- Benjamin Jackson Mckinney, 84 founder of the Marietta Times, for mer mayor of the city and holder of important state and federal posts, died Sunday night after a prolonged illness.
 The late President Harding ap- pointed, him as an operative in the department of justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09

arose; Sistie and Buzzie threw stones at their playmates, who re- piled in kind.
 A secret service operative as- signed 10 watch the Dall children stopped the ruckus before anyone ] was hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
Onioan Blacksniths
 Plan Own MIRA Unit
Buckeye Believe Smithes in Other States Will Fol=
 low Suit-C -Chiselling Even in This Work

|, wills, coming from 20 counties, formed an organization, named a committee and ordered a survey.
 They intended to come under the Ohio recovery act, the states unit under NRA. They believe their example will be followed in other states and national codi- fled group will grow.
 The depression hurt smithing because price cutting, special in- ducements to horse owners, care less credit, the addition of new mechanical services have been ex- tended to the public cur-throat competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
OBITUARY Y

SULLIVAN-Miss Helen Myrtle Sullivan, daughter of Mrs Ivan Sul- livnn of. Railway. N. J.. formerly of Waterbury. died yesterday morning at the Railway hospital, Railway, N. J., as the result of an auto mobile accident Friday night in New Jersey.
 Miss Sullivan was born in Wa terbury and lived here the great CT part of her life. She was grad a,ed from Wilby high school and was a communicant of St. John $ Episcopal church.
 She is survived by her mother; one sister, Mrs William Crak- ratcht of Meeker, Colo; one broth CT, John Sullivan of Elizabeth N. J.; a.: aunt, sSrs Edmund Barker of Danbury.
 Funeral services were held this morning at Il o'clock in Eliza beth, N. J. Another service will be held tomorrow afternoon at O. clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Rev Dr John N Lewis will ofiiciate. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery.
 .ClfhlANO-MTS f1dZeI bOX Clp- riano, age 25 years, wife of Felix Cipriano of Four Corners, Middle bury, died at Waterbury hospital Saturday afternoon. The funeral will be held Tuesday at o'clock from the Congregational church in Middlebury. Burial will be in Beth- lehem.
 Besides her husband she is sur- vived by her parents, MT and Mrs Charles Box: sister. Miss Helen Box. both of Middlebury, and a brother. Harold Box, of Breezy Point, L. I.
 LANGLEY Willia Corey Langley, ST, died at his home at 253 Columbia boulevard early yes terday morning. MT Langley was born in Newport, R. l., Dec. 20,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09

Watch Co. He was d member of the Church of St. Ann.
 He is survived by two sons, All exander and Napoleon, both oe Waterbury; one daughter. Miss Marie Bernard of Waterbury: one sister, Mrs. Rose Duhamel of Wa terbury.
 The funeral will take place from the home Tuesday at S:30 to the Church of. St. Ann at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09

submit the list of teachers eligible for the EZRA rolls in this, city when he has received instructions to do so. Last year the local quota was 26. Various courses were taught, all of them, of course, be- ing out of conflict with the studies included in the regular require ments of the local schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
MASSES.

months mind mass mass of requiem, will be celebrat- ed tomorrow morning at 500 o. lne for ths of tPs soul of the late, Mrs Gertrude Fitz- gerald Donahue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
SAILORS MUST PAY

Nice, France, July g.-(UP)- Bills from five cafes. asking $40C damage against American sailors u1 the battleships Arkansas and Wyo- ming. were on file with the police to-day. The damage was done whcr the sailors rioted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many their many acts of Kindness and the sympathy extended to us duI : ing our recent bereavement. the desth of our beloved sister. Mrs Patrick Guinan. M MRS ELIZABETH BREEN, JOSEPH DEvINE and
 FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09

GRIFFIN--A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated We'd nesday morning ct SOC o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church for the repose of the soul of the late Timothy Louis Griffin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-09

BERNARD - Joseph Bernard, age 50, died at his home. 21S South Leonard street Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. MT. Bernard was born in Fitchburg, Mass. and came to Waterbury 55 years ago. He was employed for 3S years as 2 springmaker in the New England
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

A social was given at Leaven- worth high school last night in connection with the initiation of five new members into the Sketch Club. Candidates were Helen Shu- man, Edith Mikalunas, Mary Mock iewicz, Marjorie Knapp and Am prose Anthony Albert. Miss Agnes Gemmill, club advisor, officiated. The arrangements committee in- cluded Charles Piola, Michael Skymba, Lillian Bunnell. Lucy Fiermonte and Virginia Schultz.
 Plans have ben completed for the entertainment to be given by the Italian Sisterhood tomorrow afternoon at Liberty hall. Mrs Domenic Barbieri is chairman of the general committee and is as- sisted by Mrs Joseph Pernatozzi, Louise Meo, Lucy MataraZzo, Mrs Isabelle Iacovino, Mrs Michael Stolf1. Rose Iacovino, Julia Iannit- to, Nellie Capocchi, Phyllis Espo- sito, Mrs Thomas Barbieri and Sil- via Perillo. A committee from the Italian Brotherhood which will as- sist with arrangements includes: Antonio Iannitto, M. Guisti, Angelo Cimaglia, G. Morini, c. Marone, N. Pegugini, G. Cicchiello, A. Libera- tore, s. Ricciardelli, Umberto Sam topietro, and Antonio Genova. A large audience witnessed the presentation of "The Family Up stairs" last night by the Bunker Hill Literary Club. The play was ! directed by Mrs Reginald Hurlburt and members of the cast Included Mrs John Grocut. Ernest G. Bur dett, Mrs Hurlburt, Mrs Clarence Bloom, Mrs Milton Grandy, Irving Ross, Ruth Goodenough. Albert Shattuck and Bob Swenterley.
 The annnal dinner dance giver by the Daughters of Italy will bt held at Waverly inn December 6 it was announced, at the meeting last night in Moose hall. Mr. Frank Gemino is chairman of tho arrangements committee and is as sisted by Mrs Charles Stance. MT. Robert Bosco, Mrs James D'And req, Mrs Roland Ruggiero, MI! Daniel Suoggo, Mrs Joseph Perna tozzi, Mrs Edward Biancardi, Mis- Eleanor Stance and Miss Olga E Piola.
 Following the next meeting therl will be a Christmas party. Mem bers of the committee in charge Q the party are Mrs Daniel Suozzo chairman; Mrs Rocco Longo, MT Ciampi and Mrs M. Pugliese.
 l -
 Waterbury lodges of the Knight of Pythias have been invited to thu meeting of Edgewood lodge O New Haven which will be helt Monday night at American LegioI hall on Whalley avenue. Franei E. Korn, grand chancellor, wil make his annual visitation.
 | A card party will be given ii Speedwell hall December 6 by May ! flower camp. Royal Neighbors Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
SUNSHINE GROUP
 CARD PARTY
CHESHIRE NEWS
Correspondent - Thomas M. HurIey-Dial 515 or SS9

Wednesday evening December 5 there will be a card party at the Connecticut State Reformatory for the benefit of the Sunshine society under the auspices of the women O nthe grounds of the reformatory.
 Mrs William Dee died Thursday night in the Waterbury hospital after a long illness. Funeral serv- ices will be held at her home on west Main street this afternoon at ? o'clock. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
 Mrs Mertino Hitchcock died yes terday morning at St Mary's hos. pital after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at Alderson's funeral parlors. Burial will be in St Peters cemetery.
 Mrs George Foster of James street is spending few days with her daughter, Mrs Donald Tucker of Lexington, Mass.
 Masses will be celebrated In st Brigid's church tomorrow at $ ana 10 o'clock. Rev J. H. Bainton will preach
 on "Reasons for Thanksgiving" to-
 morrow morning in the Congrega- tional church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
Thrills OF Mystery Story M Local Poison Pen Case

failed and Browns past was traced urtil it was found he had lost money in the collapse of the King ston company. Still, the federal men thought, there was not enough evidence for conviction, though there was enough for an arrest. They wanted to "get inc goods" on Brown, so they waited
 Last Saturday, Brown was Sc ell entering the post office. He bought some stamps and left, but follow ing him was a postal clerk, as well as almost a dozen Chase Co men, who picked up his trail through the city. Brown strolled about, then headed up East Main street There, near Crosby high school, he halted at a mail box, then showed letter inside. The clerk ran to the box, which had just been emp tied, and saw that the letter, when he opened the box, was the same as the threat missives. Again at Cherry street, Brown posted a let . ter: again the clerk opened the box.
 Gun Flashed
 He rushed to the nearest phone and called the post office, where Inspector Jefferson and MT Jarvis were waiting. They drove to the vicinity of Browns home, and in a few minutes they saw him ap- preaching. At Columbia boulevard and Roseland avenue, MT Jarvis drove the car directly toward Brown. Inspector Jefferson leape6 out. gun in hand, and took Browr prisoner.
 Later that night, Brown confess ed to being the writer of the threatening missives, signing a full statement of his deeds over the last four and a half years. Monday he was arraigned before U. s. Com missioner Krasow and ordered held for federal court trial in Decem Der. The governments hun had come to an end.
 Brown, now in New Haven jail, faces long prison term, perhaps life, unless he is found to be men tally unbalanced. while Inspector Jefferson, anoother case solved, is back in Boston, aiding again Uncle Sam's long arm in reaching out and capturing those who violate his postal laws
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

Alan Wallace, director of the Civic Theater, had the following to say concerning the move: Tn orderf to function as commun- ity theater, an organization must have adequate, permanent, physical facilities so that qualified talent may be segregated and organized to make possible wide participa- ton in all the activities of play production"
 The theater group now con cen- tralize all of its activities under one roof. Space is available fol an office, for rehearsals, for q workshop, for performances and for social activities.
 The stage will be altered to make it larger and roomier for the bigger productions. At least 175 can be seated in the audito- rum under Hs present seating ar engagements. To permit large at tendanccs at the plays, it is planned to stage each play on four successive nights for the public. The initial production in the new location, "Icebound" is the owen Davis Pulitzer prize play. It vii be held on four nights, December IS, 19, 20 and 2l.
 The building will not serve the purposes of the Civic Theatei alone. arrangements have beer completed for permitting the Wa. terbury Girls club to hold classes in the building on several nights during the season.
 The Civic Theater of Waterbur, is a non commercial and non profit making organization. It i' a valuable asset to the communit> from the viewpoint of cultural ant educational service. Its member ship and activities are open ts everyone in the community. Int
 basis of it's support lies in it's sal' of season tickets.
 The theater group has arranged
 to present four plays this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24

Joseph E. Johnson, proprietor, has left no stone unturned in mak- ing the new annex one of the most modern and comfortable restaur- ants in the Naugatuck valley. Eight new mahogany booths have been erected in the new addition, four on each side, to accommodate pri- vate parties, an accommodation the grill could not offer in the past.
 Special electrical effects in the annex lends the touhs the touch of home atmosphere while a new radio has been installed to offer music to the habitues of this cozy rendezvous while enjoying the tasty meals which will be featured daily. An expert chef has been added to the staff to prepare the specialties MT Johnson who opened the Plaza Grill in 1927 has met with continued success here, because he has served his patrons with the best in a most courteous manner. He came here from Hartford where he was equally as successful in the same line of endeavor. As fea- ture of the many changes at the Plaza Grill, MT Johnson has 1n- stalled a beautiful bar for the con- venience of hi spatrons. The Plaza Grill will be opened all night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
Club Activities

America. Refreshments will be served and prizes given.
 Officers were elected at the meeting of the Sons of St George last night in Foresters' hall. Philip Mills was reelected president. Other officers include: Vice presi- dent, John Farr; secretary. John w. Bunting; treasurer, William Bower; chaplain, Edward Hogg: inside sentinel, William Charles Albon; outside sentinel, William Hogg; trustee, Charles Windebank. A new Girl Scout troop will be organized in Watertown Monday, bringing the registration under the local council to more than 1000. The new troop will be under the | leadership of Miss Emma Wollen- haupt. Miss Mildred l. Turney, assistant director of the council, will attend the organization meet ing.
 The annual Thanksgiving tea of the Waterbury Business and Pro- fessional Women's club will be held tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Mabel Jordan will be hostess. Miss Florence Greenleaf will be chair man of the discussion group which meets Monday night, to discuss the topic "Community Chests" As sisting Miss Greenleaf in the panel discussion are Miss Emily D. Mer- riman, Miss Rena Puffer, and Miss Edith Sellew.
 An entertainment and dance will be given by Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias Frnday night at the hall. Derwin's orchestra will play and members of the pie mic association have been invited to attend.
 A New Years eve dawn and breakfast dance will be given by Doric chapter, DeMolay, according to plans made at the meeting in Masonic tmple last night. Carl Loether, Charles Davenport and Walter Abel were named as the lcommittee in charge. Harold Feesi reported on the significance o1 DeMolay.
 A show and dance will' be given by Galilee shrine at Temple hal on Dec. 6, it was announced al last nights meeting. Rehearsal. for the entertainment are now 1T progress.
 1 A class of candidates will be in. lated at the meeting of Radien1 Star lodge, Shepards of Bethlehem tonight at Pythian hall. Nationa and state officers will be present Refreshments will be in charge oi Mrs Alma Cronin and entertain. ment will be under the direction of Mrs Kathryn Johnson. Com mander Agnes MacCormick VII | preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
New Credit Union
 Ready To Function
Local Fremen to Launch New Enterprise Next Thurs k day Under Government Supervision

future, it looks very much at pres- ent as if Waterbury will be far ahead of the rest of the state as fas as the unions are concerned for the next few months. The Waterbury Newspaper Guild has under advisement plan to form credit group, while the Water bury police department is also re-a ported to be considering following the lead of the fire-laddies.
 Application Approved
 The firemen's application for Q charter was approved at Washing ton last Saturday, and the certii- cates are now on their way here. Capt. Richard Sheehan is serving as temporary president of the credit union.
 The federal credit union plan en- ables members not only to borrow. but to save as well. Shares are: sold at five dollars each, and are usually bought more or less reg ularly by most members of the group. Dividends are paid on each share of stock, if surplus is on hand at the end of each year, the dividend average usually ranging from five to seven per cent.
 Procedure
 A member of the union who wishes to borrow a sum makes ap- plication in writing to the credit committee of his group.
 If the application is accepted and the money advanced, the member pays back the loan in regular in- stallments. The interest rate is one per cent a month on the unpaid balance. A member can still hold his shares while having a loan; in tact, this is approved.
 Credit unions can be formed by any recognized groups which are approved at Washington. The gov ernment is actually only spectator and inspector at the proceedings. It advance no money, but it in- structs the officers in the manage ment of the unions. Books are in- spected several times annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
NEW QUARTERS FOR
 THEATRICAL GROUP
Craft, Industry Building Leased for Future Work
 of Civic Theater

Announcement was made today that the Civic Theater of Water bury has acquired the building on Leavenworth street that formerly was known as the Waterbury 1n- stitute of Craft and Industry and more recently, the home of the Waterbury Business and Profes- sional Women's Club. Rehearsals of the cast for the play, Ice bound. the theater groups next play. will be held in it's new home Monday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
LOCAL PEOPLE AT
 FOOTBALL DANCE
fspecial to Tine Democrat)

Storrs. Nov 24-More than 125 couples, including students, faculty and alumni, attended the tradition al football hop given in Hawley Armory at Connecticut State Col lege last night.
 George W. Weigold of Torring ton was chairman of the decora- ton committee. Other committee. men included Carl c. Doane of Lltchfield, Margaret N. Ferry of Waterbury and Barbara F. Isham of North Woodbury.
 Among those attending werei Harry B. Hubbard of Waterbury with Esther Lindsay of New Haven Thomas H. Sutliffe of Waterbury with Pearl M. Dunsmoor of Wa terbury; Victor P. Conforti with Ernestine AIling of Torrington; George Weigold of TorringtOn with Lois Abbott of Long Hilli Edwin Poland of West Haven with Margaret Cleveland of Torrington; Al Sutherland Gray of Waterbury with Doris Wooding of New York: Edward Uhl Jr and Doris Fergu- son of Waterbury; David Stewart with Eleanor Kane of Thomaston; and Gordon s. little of Waterbury with Barbara Woodford of Avon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-24
Mrs. David Cooley
 Guest At Luncheon
Charles Barker Given Birthday Party
WATERvILLE

Mrs David Cooley of Dwight street, who is to make her home on Bunker ,Hill, was luncheon guest of Mrs Wilfred D. Pierponi this week. The luncheon was a farewell party and was attended by Mrs Charles L. Denehey, Mrs John Finn, Mrs Ella Holroyd, Mrs Helen Scott, Mrs Anson Henry, and Mrs Thomas TurnAr.
 Birthday Party Charles Barker of Yale street was the guest of honor at a birth- day party given in his honor al his home this week. The guests were: Mr and Mrs Thomas D, Doyle, Jr, Mrs Helen Scott, MT and Mrs Charles Barker, ST. MT and Mrs Cyril Arseneault, MT and Mrs Ralph w. Barker, of Harborside. Me, MT and Mrs Howard Redman, Clifford Cartledge and Adrian Pel- letter.
 Bridge Club
 Mrs Benjamin Bradley of Ches. ter avenue, entertained her bridge club this week with the following attending: Mrs Frank Keliher, Mrs Walter Horman, Mrs Frank Bailey, Mrs Clifford D. Northrop, Mrs Patrick J. Donahue, Mrs Russell Truelove and, Mrs Russell Ather- ton.
 Party
 Miss Althea Draper of Harvard street, who celebrated her birthday this week was rendered party by the Oakville Dawn club of which she is a member. The event took place at the home of Miss Lillian Droyer of Oakville.
 Family Reunion
 A family reunion featured a din- ner party given by MT and Mrs William Haggerty of Boyden street. Those who attended were: MT and Mrs George Gushing, of New YofR city. James Dodds. of Clinton, Mass, MT and Mrs John Shunder- wood and Miss Diana shunderwood of New York city, MT and Mrs Miss Frances Haggerty and Miss Lillian Haggerty.
 Plan Union Service
 Evangelism was the topic of the discussion at the mid-week this week. Next weeks services otS " OC OiulttCu OCCauSC OA tuV Thanksgiving service to be held in union with St Paurs church on next Wednesday evening.
 Bridge
 Guests of Miss Frank J. Robin son, who entertained her bridge club this week were Mrs William Dunlavey, Mrs Charles Denehey. Mrs David Cooley, Mrs Katherine Malia. Mrs Edward Barlow, Mrs James Duncan and Mrs William Rooaey.
 Plan Card Party
 The Fairmount Community Club is planning public card party at St Michaefs parish hall for the evening of Monday, December 3rd. The proceeds are to be used to de- fray the expenses of the Fairmount kidAies Christmas Party. Forty