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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
NEW CREDIT UNION
 UNIT FORMED HERE
German Catholic Groups Adopted Plan at Meet=
 ing Last Evening

The German Catholic societies of the city voted to accept the credit union at meeting held at St. Ce- elias hall last night. The meet ing was in charge of Edward l.. Siebert, Rev. Peter Cuny, pastor of St. Cecilia's church delivered remarks that were favorable to the new plan instigated by the nation al government as part of the new deal.
 In adopting the credit union the German societies will become combined unit. It was further de- cided last night that committee be appointed to secure union charter from the offices of the de- partment of commerce at Wash ington, D. c. The charter it is ex- pected will arrive in the city with in the next week. At that time, further action will be taken towards forming resolutions that will be observed by the group. It is planned that slate of officers be chosen to handle all business in connection with the new plan.
 In adopting the union the Ger man Catholics in the city have been the third recognized organi- zation to do so. The teachers and firemen have already taken definite steps since they have included it in their activities. It is understood that other local groups will fall in step with the government plan the next few weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
High School Notes

Rallies were held today at both Crosby and Leavenworth high schools as interest in coming ath- letic contests at each institution is at a high point. The Leaven- worth high basketball team begins its season tomorrow night against Terryville in a game to be played at the Crisby gym.
 Members of the athletic associa- ton met during the fourth period this morning in the gym for a rally under the supervision of Coach Louis Laun.
 The Crosby rally was in prep aration of the Thanksgiving day football game with Wilby and was also held this morning during the fourth period. Wilby students will hold their rally tomorrow morning in the auditorium.
 Metings of the Debating club and Spanish club were held at Crisby today following the close of school.
 Under the direction of Miss Gen. eva Page, the Senior Wilby Spanish club and the Junior club held meetinngs recently at Wilby. Mem- bers participating in the program presented by the senior group Nostros Solos, were Harriet Leahy Vincent Rosa, Rose Penta, Loi: Sanderson, Frank Gedraitis, ant Mildred Purr. Jean Moraska reat an oroginal composition, Mildred Munson presided at the meeting
 Los Hispanomericanos" pre-. sented program under the direc- tion of President Anthony Torra. Membesr participating were Watten Frink, Mary Zello, William O'Don- nell, Helen Vaitkaitis and Editt. Costen, Louis Esposito and Doro- thy Clarke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
VICTORY DINNER
 AT HOTEL TAFT
Democrats of l2th District to Celebrate Election
 Day Success

The democrats of the 18th sem atorial district, which comprises Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden. North Branford, North Haven and Wallingford. will hold a Victory Dinner at the Hotel Taft, New Haven. on Monday evening, December 10, at 2 o'clock. Miss Catherine Burns is making ar engagements for a delegation to at tend from this city.
 Mrs. I. D. Quinlan of North Ha- ven is chairman of the general committee. The toastmaster will be Dr. Charles Flynn of Hamden. Paul Connery of Norwalk will be the guest speaker.
 Senatcr-elect Francis T. Maloney of Meriden, Congressman-el Ma jor James J& Shanley of New Ha- ven will be among the guests at- tending. All the members of the victorius state ticket have also been extended invitations, as well as local candidates.
 The banquet is being held to celebrate the excellent showing that thed emocrats made in the seevral towns of the ristrict. which is normally one of the strongest republican ones in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
CRAZY HUSBAND
 KILLS HIS BRIDE
 AND CLERGYMAN
Joseph L. Steinmetz Shot Wife and Priest Dead
 in Hotel Room

New York, Nov 27-O.P)-A divinity student who killed his bride and Catholic priest when he found them together in a hotel room to-day expressed his read mess ito go to the electric chair. !"
 Events leading up to the tragedy were not fully known IS hours af- ter the bridegroom, Joseph l.. Steinmetz, was found in a dazed condition besides the bodies of his victims. He was unable to tell a coherent story. but admitted killing his wife, Ruth, and the Rev Jo- seph J. Leonard.
 Assistant District Attorney Saul Price put together information re- ceived from Steinmetz and em- ployes of the Knights of Columbus Hotel where the staying occurred to provide the best available re- cord of events preceding the tragedy.
 The newlyweds and the priest met Sunday night. All were regis tered at the hotel. They had break fast together Monday morning. Price described what folled thus: 0lSlHIuclL SdiQ lIldl WIeIl nS anu his wife started for breakfast they met the priest on the ground floor. The three went to a nearby res- able drinking, in which all parti- cipated.
 After breakfast the three went back to the hotel and went up to room 1922, occupied by Steinmetz and his wife. There they had some more drinks. Steinmetz then went out and bought some more liquor and a bottle of tomato juice. When he returned more drinks were mixed and consumed.
 "Steinmetz then said he became tired. According to SteinmetZ. the priest suggested that he go to sleep. He said he heard the priest say to his wife let's go down to. my room.'
 "steinmetz then said the couple left the room and a short time later he followed them to room 934. When he got to the room he knocked on the door and Leonard told him to come in. He said he found Leonard with his coat off. Then Steinmetz said his mind bee came all q whirl and he pulled the pistol out of his coat and fired sev- efal shots at Leonard. He said he remembered no more after that"
 The slain priest was 70 and was described ns "mcnta!ly sluggish" In q statement from the Diocesan Chancciiory in Trenton. N. J. He was pastor of our Lady of the Rosary Chapel and chaplain at Morris Hall Home for the Aged. Lawrenceviile, ". !.
 "E'ather Leonard" the statement said, ''hnd m attack Of influenza in the epidemic of 1918 and he Huf' fored seriously not only physically but mentally. At that time he was attached Co c parish in Borden. town, N. j., and was transferred then to Lakewood, N. l.. . health
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
HUNDREDS ATTEND SISTERHOOD EVENT.
Liberty Hall Crowded for Splendid Entertainment
 Program Presented

Liberty hall was filled to capa- city Sunday night for the enter tainment sponsored by the Italian Sisterhood, Auxiliary of the Italian Brotherhood. Members of the or ganization and delegates from all of the Federated Italian American societies bestowed many praises to Mrs Domenic Barbieri, chairman of the arrangements committee. As sisting Mrs Barbieri was Mrs Jo- seph Pernatozzi, president; Louise Meo, Lucy MataraZzo. Mrs Isabelle Iacovino. Mrs Josephine Iacovino, Mrs Michael Stolfi, Rose 1avovino. Julia Ianitto, Nellie Capochhi, Phy- liss Esposito, Mrs Thomas Barbierl, Sylvia Perillo and Loretta Barbieri.
 A most unusual stunt was offered by the orchestra which was under the direction of Thomas Barbieri. Commencing with five pieces of musical instruments at o'clock in the afternoon he gradually increas- ed his orchestra with fifteen pieces before the evning's entertainment was finished. Among the entertain CTS that participated in the gala festivities were: Joseph Laviano, noted comedian. assisted by Sally Bonbaci; Miss Betty Di Meco and James and August Brunetti render ed accordian solos; Raffaele Law iano, Mrs Joseph Colacci, Mrs Jen- nie Belucci. MT Clemente and MT Ciarlelli rendered vocal solos. Viola Trunfio, offered two tap dance numbers. Louis Montello was the accompanist throughout the enter tainment program.
 Representing the committee from the Italian Brotherhood were the following: Antonio Iannitto, M. Guisti, Angelo Cimaglia, G. Mo rini, G. Marone. N. Perugini, C.. Cicchiello, A. Liberatore, s. Ric- ciardelli, U. Santopietro. Antonio Geneva, Anthony Lepore. Steve MatarozZo. John DePastino and Domenic Barbieri.
 Among the societies represented at the affair were the following: Italian Brotherhood. Young Italian Brotherhood Auxiliary, Caitina e Connazionali, Civilita e Progresso, Diritti Doveri. Maddona Del As sunta. Montaganese Mems Society and Women's Auxiliary. Pontelan- dolfo Society Provincia Di Foggia, Lega Siciliana, Provincial Avellino and the Itam Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
Local Agencies Aid In Bringing Cheer
 To Many Families
625 Bags Prepared for Welfare Departments List; Salvation Army Hopes to Care for 300 Families;
 BrOOkside Joins in Arrangements

Steps to care for the needy fam flies over Thanksgiving Day were completed today by the city well fare department, Brookside home and the Salvation Army. Tn all close to 5000 persons, representing almost 1000 needy families, will be supplied with extra delicacies by these welfare agencies, The Mutual Aid and the Diocesan bureau were not making any special arrange ments to supply extra Thanksgiv- ing food although both organiza- :, tions were busy through the week keeping up their usual charitable work, supplying food to the lists under their care.
 More than 5000 needy persons will be taken care of tomorrow by the city welfare department. A to- tai of 625 bags for a similar num-. Der of families willeb given out to- morrow by the city charity depart. ment. Usually the weekly bags are issued on Friday. However. tomcr- row the bags will be issued and they will contain extras that are expected to make the Thanksgiv- ing table an attractive one in 625 locaa homes.
 salvation Army Plans
 The Salvation Army of Water bury will take care of 300 families, involving more than 1,50O men, women and children. According to reports, the street kettle collections this year for the Thanksgiving dinners have been about one-half of what they amounted to last year at this time.
 Nevertheless, the Salvation Army plans to carry on and take care of it's people. However, two days re- main to aid in the cause and it is hoped by the Salvation Army heads that the contributions to the ket- ties will increase today and tomor- row.
 This week the Mutual Aid was busy distributing 3,995 pounds of federal veal sent into the city. It is believed that this extra meat ra- tion will go far towards gracinS Thanksgiving tables tomorrow. The Diocesan bureau has kept a close check on the people under its care and is seeing to it that none of them goes hungry on Thanksgiving Day.
 BrOOkside
 At Brookside, the city almshouse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

resort. He was mentally sluggish and in poor physical shape.
 'He remained there until 1892 when his mental difficulties he was not insane but suffered from mental depression-began to assert themselves. The priest then was transferred to the home in Law renceville so he would be relieved of all parish responsibilities.
 "He was born in Danbury, Conn, and studied at Niagara College"
 The short married life of the Steinmetz's had not been a. happy one, according to Sam Armstrong, the brides father. She was only 17 and aspired movie career in Hol- lywood.
 The father. in Hollywood, show ed letter from his daughter three days after her marriage. It was posted at Yuma, Ariz, and said:
 we've tried, but it's absolutely hopeless. I think Harry is tired of being married, too."
 Steinmetz was born in Bucharest Rumania, and came to America in 1928. He lived in Brooklyn for a time and went to the Pacific Coast in 1880. Two years ago he enrolled at the Bible Institute, non-Sec- tarian Protestant Seminary. Stein- metz wanted to be a Presbyterian minister. His parents are Orthodox Jews, whose faith he renounced.
 Danbury. Conn, Nov 27-(U.P.) The Rev Joseph J. Leonard was a native of this city, where three of his four sisters now live.
 He attended Niagara University and completed his theological studies at Maryland, returning to Niagara for his ordination in 1919.
 He served as curate at a small New Jersey parish before becom- ing chaplain at Georgian Court, a girls college at Lakewood, N. J., in 192S& Two years later he was appointed chaplain at the Morris Hall Home for the Aged at Law renceville, N. J.. where he was stationed at the time of his death.
 Besides his three sisters here, he is survived by another sister, at Trenton, N. l.. and a brother at New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
Cases On City Court Docket

Motor vehicle law violation cas- es made up the entire docket in city court this morning, the charg- es ranging from reckless driving to drunken driving.
 Agnes Cilfone, "A, of 9S7 Bank street, paid $5 and costs of $15.35 for operating without a license, but was given suspended sentence on a reckless driving charge She was arrested Nov. 17th after car she was driving had gone over the sidewalk at Bank and Grand streets and struck two parked ma- chimes.
 $5 was paid by Lester A. Hearn, 22, of 17 Stiles street, for pass ing a red light yesterday.
 Clifford Tyrrell, 19, of 240 Orange street, charged with op- erating without a license, received nolle.
 A continuance till Dec. 11th was given Louis Smith, 32, of IT Ma pie street, who is charged with operating while under the influence of liQuor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
City Remembering Needy for Thanksgiving Day Dinnel
DRUM CORPS HOLD
 OLD TIMERS NIGHT
MattatuCk Members Fea- ture at Reunion in So.
 Manchester

Members of the Mattatuck Fife and Drum Corps of this city att tended the reunion of several drum corps in South Manchester as guests of the Moodus Drum corps last night. Two of the oldest mem bers of the local corps, Charles S. Miller and Charles s. Futile, gave of snare drumming that tiOns years ago. Mir Miller and Ed- ward F. Taylor of South Manches- ter gave brief addresses.
 The Moodus corps was organized in 1860 and is one of the oldest as- sociations of it's kind in the state. Michael Barry, Robert Won Deck and Albert Drexler of the Moodus corps entertained with selections on the snare drum.
 Other groups that attended were the Center Flute band, the Talcott- vile Drum band and the Maple Hill Drum band of South Manches- ter. Those from Waterbury who attended were Francis Judd, An drew Kitchenka, Paul Miller, Charles Miller, Charles Futile, Ar thur T. Warrington, Edgar Upson, Ralph Pierpont, Jack Garrigus, Marvin Wheeler, Oswald Aubertin, Louvaine Fox and Peter J. Shea, Jr.
 Those from the Moodus corps in clude Frank, James and George Shea, John Galac, R. F. Mietznes, G. O. Fielding. Julian P. Palmes, John Galet, Ralph Bielat and Rob- ert Von Deck. The Talcottville corps was represented by Michael Barry and Joseph Ferguson. The Maple Hill corps representatives were Myles Mccarthy, Charles Crandall, Francis Cosgrove, Ed ward Baker, B. Fleming, E. Rob- inson, w. Cohill, c. Roninson. George Baldwin and Fred Troske.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
Message From Santy
 Expected Here Soon
Democrats Pilot Fred D'MOIIer Radios Progress Ex.
 poets to Contact Christmas Headquarters Soon

is away up at Hudson Bay wher9 they hunt the big white bear ana the reindeer. You know this is tll4 part of the world we get our nice fur coats from.
 And speaking of it being colo here in Waterbury, Pilot D'MOllek says 1t may be cold here but where he is now located 1t registered last night just 80 degrees below zero. Fred has plenty of nice warm cloth ing which includes big fur coat with a head piece that covers his whole head like an Eskimo. He is eating plenty of nice warm food and says he had enjoyed ever miu> ute of his trip since he left home
 Tonight the airplane will reach Baffin Land, and will then go over the Davis strait to the southern coast of Greenland. The plane will then cross to Iceland and will be- in the near vicinity of the North Pole which it is expected will be reached by Thanksgiving day. Watch the Democrat for further particulars of the trip of the Denl- ocrat's airplane to Santa Claus at the North Pole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

Plans are being formulated for special matches Thursday evening, December 20. Each member of the winning team that evening will be made recipient of six-pound milk fed chicken for his Christ mas dinner.
 Believe it or not, Quill says "the feathers will be flying high that evening"" After the announcement was made McVehhy's team went into huddle and decided they would walk off with the chickens. Dick Whistle" Baldwin gave them a dirty look and said, How do you get that Tay, you and who else? We'll see about that"
 Well, the chicken match is on. Pat Flaherty says it's an ancient custom called 'fowling.' Forty-five was played for chickens about the time Columbus discovered America. It was in the fall of that year. So what have you?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
.BAMBINOS GARNER
 45' TOURNAMENT
COnnor's Team Wins First Series of St Margaret's
 Card Competition

After seven weeks of some close competition the first series of the forty-five tournament of the Hoy Name society of St Margaret's church drew to successful close last evening in the parish hall with top by margin of single game. Whelan's Ice Cream Specials were CTS clinched third place.
 petition follows: Carr, 37; Flaher- ty, 26; Connor, 32; Delaney, S1; Whelan, 33, Moran, 30 and Mo- Verry 33, Quill 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Nov 27-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 chusetts-Cloudy, probably occasional light rain tonight and Wednesday,. Slowly rising tempera- ture interior tonight. ' Rhode Island--Cloudy. probably occasional light rain tonight and Wednesday. Not much. change irl temperature.
 onnecticut-Cloudy, with occas- ional light rains probably tonight or Wednesday. Warmer tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

a bouptiful feast will be served to the 15O inmates under the super vision of superintendent Matthew J. Smith. Chicken raised by the in- mates will form the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving Day table. Need less to say, under Superintendent Smiths direction the table for the inmates will be most bounteous one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

We'll it won't be long now before the Democrat airplane will deliver its cargo of Santa Claus letters to the Democrat pilot, sent word by radio today that he has reached the northern part of Canada and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
accnnd cllnrell

oiIicera were elected at the an- nuRl meeting of the Waterbury Y Council Of fteiiglOuA edusntl0n inbi night mt ihe Heoond CNngrc. NtIOn. Al church. Rev Th0n.la 4. TrIpp. council of Feligloun education ir Divinity seheoI addressed the gath-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
Church. Neus

Miss Jean Corkindale and Miss Violet Hall were in charge of the Thanksgiving service conducted by the Young Peoples Society of the Advent Christian church held Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. The program was as follows:
 Call to worship Jean Cork indale.
 Doxology.
 Prayer = Rev Thomas Feltman. Hymn = We Plough the Fields and Scatter"
 Responsive reading = Psalm 107: 1-15.
 Poem-"He Thanks Thee Best" Mrs Elsie Bunnell.
 Duet - Now Thank We All"- MT and Mrs L. Corliss.
 Offering
 Hymn-"For the Beauty of the Earth"
 "The Ten Lepers"-story pics ture-I. Wilson.
 Story Thanksgiving at the Fellowships" Mrs l.. Corliss.
 Hymn Come, Ye Thankful People. Come"
 Benediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
DYNAMITE MIXED WITH COAL

Cheyenne, Wyo. (UP)--Luck
 was with Austin Trumbull when he started to fire his furnace for one of the seasons first cold spells.
 AS he prepared to throw a shovel full of coal in the fire he noticed a stick of dynamite in the fuel. Further investigation disclosed three sticks of the explosive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

ering. and afterward led a discuss sion on religious education. The report of the treasurer disclosed n balance of $500 at the end Of the fiscal year.
 The slate of officers, unanimous uy reieected includes Rev w. Morcton owen, pastor of the Bun ker Hill church. president: vice. presidents, Rev Dr John N. Lewis. Of St Johns Episcopal church and Rev Dr James E. Gregg of the First church; secretary, Herbert $. smith. and treasurer, John c. Bradley.
 t'nl0n Services Df
 Rev. David P. 0nlner. pastor Of the First Baptist church. will con. duet the union service of the Wa ierbmry Protestant churches Co be held at the First Baptist church Thnnkagivink morning at 1iaU o'clock. Rev. Th0mna L. 6inclnir, rector Of All noulh' Episcopal church. wiii preach the sermon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
Club Activities

Proceeds of the card party held last night by Pine Rock circle, Lady Foresters of America, were turned over to the hospital bed fund. It was announced that off, cers of the local lodge will attend a meeting in Norwich Sunday to install a new circle, and that all who wish to go should communi- cate with, Mrs Catherine Marinan or Mrs E. B. Peters. A committee named to make arrangements for a Christmas party to follow the next meeting includes Mrs Cath crime Marinan, Mrs Elizabeth Saw age and Mrs E. B. Peters.
 Plans for the Thanksgiving dance to be held by the Palmour club were made at the meeting last night. Erwin Neirenburg is chair man of the committee in charge and is assisted by Louis Cohen, Louis Rubin and Sidney Pasternak. Music will be furnished by Merri- mans orchestra.
 A social dinner meeting was held by the Waterbury Home Economies club at the Colonial room of the Elton last night. Bridge was play ed following the dinner. The club received an invitation to attend a meeting of the Waterbury section of the Homemakers' club to be held Dec at the Central Y, and at which time Mrs J. M. Bowling will speak on problems of the home. VI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
First Baptist

Sponsored by the Federation or Young Peoples societies of the city and Q state committee on Christian leadership among youth. O meeting was held last night at tho First Baptist church for the purpose of arousing interest in q leadership training course for young people.
 Miss Ruth I. seabury of the American Bonrd Of Foreign Nils. slons was the principal speaker. Rev Vernon Phillips and Rev Will Ham II. Qenne also spoke briefly. Chatfieid Cole, president of the federation of young peoples soc cieties. presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

Drinking of Australian wine ls increasing in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27
FIRST CHURCH

FIRST CHURCH
 "The Messiah" by Hendel. will be presented about the last of De- cember by the choir of the First Congregational church and rehear- sals for the presentation are now being held. All those interested in joining the chorus are asked to meet in front of the First Church tomorrow night at 7:15 o'clock. from where the group will leave for Washington, Conn, where a re- hearsal will be held with chorus from that town. Loring Burwell IS in charge of the chorus and Mario DiCecco will direct the orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-27

Five members for the organ, three for the violin and organ and three for the piano and organ fea- tured the recital at St Johns Epis- copal church last night by Miles "A Martin, organist; Deborah El- ton Allen, pianist; and Joseph Di- Vito, violinist.
 A new work by Marcel Dupre for piano and organ was introduced at the recital. Other numbers includ- ed the final movement from the Concerto Gregoriano by Ton, the Bach Gounod Ave Maria and the Brams Cradle Song.
Evening star., 1934-12-08

Ronson Princess Pock-
ct Lighter is as fine and
useful a gift you can
give-and one that will
be gratefully received.
Evening star., 1934-12-08
SUSPECT HELD FOR JURY

Charged with having robbed Lucius
C. Upshaw, 3O9 New Jersey avenue
southeast, a nephew of former Repre-
sentative William D. Upshaw, at the
point of a pistol, Elmer Pitts, colored,
no address. was held under S25 900
bond for the grand jury today when
arraigned before Judge Ralph Given
in Police Court.