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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

An avalanche of registrations for the big spelling bee. sponsored Jointly by the Waterbury Demo- crat and station WATR. broadcast from the studio each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock has made it necessary tn a the contest be continued indefinitely. it was announced today by officials in charge.
 z "Indefinitely," it was explained, means until every eligible student has had an opportunity to try his or her luck in the contest. It was also announced today that all Tuesday dates for the month have already been filled and that Thurs day afternoon dates have been filled as far as April 9.
 None of the studio officials to- day would venture an opinion on the reason for the great popular tty of the contest. They did hazard the guess, however. h besides fhe thrill of winning the spelling championship of the city which awaits the boy or girl who wins through to the finals, the contest. ants derived great deal of pleasure from actually going on the air. Each of the entrants has a coterie of followers at every broadcast whose part 1t is to stand outside the soundproof room and lend moral support.
 Registrations may be made at the studio at any time during the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
New Deal" Given Woman
 Who Tru1mped Hubby's Ace

of tho city he travelled with burlesquc girls, and that while home lie played poker and stayed out nights. They were married January IA, 1928. The decree was entered on cruelty grounds.
 The second decree was enter ed in favor of Mrs Susie Mas terfrAnk who told the court hers was a "runawny mar Eiagc." She was IA years of age when her husband, sam Mas tcrfrank induced her to elOpe from their home I'm Greens burg, Pa to Cumberland, Md, where the knot was tied. She came to Waterbury six years ago. The decree was granted on dcsertiOn grounds.
 Third Decree
 The third decree was grant. ed Elizabeth Frisina of Naug- atuck against Salvatore Erie sina, She was married to the defendant four months after she met him on February IA, 103l. She told tho court she has served as hOusckcepcr for her father, Carl Rasquin, since hls divorce from her mother, when she was IS months old. He is now, engaged with Ring ling Brothers. circus. She was granted her decree on grounds of dcSertiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

A substantial increase in the number of eco enrollees who have obtained employment after leaving the camps, believd to be due to the advantages of special training Of- fered during enrolment periods, is reported in a survey made pub lie today following a conference of educational directors of all Con- nectIcut camps. The report was made by Kenneth c. Holland, di- rector of educational programs in the First Corps area, who attrib- utes the increase in employment to the educational program at the camps.
 Approximately 19 per cent of the enrollees leaving the camps at the end of the first six-months per iod pDtained jobs, according to MT. Holland. Forty per cent ob- talned employment at the end of the second six-months period and 22 per cent obtained jobs at the end of the third enrollment period. Waterbury youths are receiving their share of the benefits of in- creased opportunities for work of fered to ex-campers. Most of the discharges recorded here within recent weeks have been registered as accepting other employment" Out of five discharges notices re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

Mrs Nellie D. Potter, whose husband threw a pack of cards i'm her face because she trump- ed his ace at . game of bridge, was granted a divorce from Gordon P. Potter, formerly of Waterbury, under a decision of Judge Frank F. McEvOy in SUI. rcriOr court to-day. It was one of three divOrccs granted i'm cases that were heard on February 8th.
 Mrs Potter was residing with her husband In Omaha, Neb, where he had his employ Ment and both were invited out on a social call, she told the court. In the course of the evening, a game of bridge was suggested and they began to play. Absent mindedly she played q trump on an ace he led, and he became so angry he threw the cards into her face. she said. She left him and calMe to Waterbury.
 Cliorines Also
 She also testified that her husband married another wO- man in Chicago, although still married to the Waterbury peti- tiOncr. A pllOtOstatlc copy of that marriage was introduced in evidence. She further said that on his business trips out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of William r. Cass was held this. morning at S:30 o'clock from the home, SIP Ham, ilton avenue to the Sacred Heart church where a solemn mass oe requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev Edward Duffy, as- sisted by Rev Francis Breen and Rev John Dial. A musical pro- gram was rendered by Miss Geor- gianna Wolfe. Burial was in Call vary cemetery with committal services by Father Dial. The pail bearers were: Daniel F., James M.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
CWOANS TO HEAR
 JOSEPH DATELLE.

The Cwoans club will meet to- night at the Central Y at 8 o'clock. A report on the recent social will be given by Pat Ciarglio. Dan Tarullo, chairman of the program committee, will announce the speaker for the next meeting and will introduce Joseph Datelle as tonight's speaker. Dan Manseau, athletic chairman, will announce the dates for the bowling match with the Speedboys and Beau Brummel clubs. Mike DelPo will give & report on the Inter-Club Council meeting last night. George Cambigue will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
DIVORCE SOUGHT BY
 MADELINE CALLAHAN

Divorce on grounds of intemper- ance is sought in petition filed to- day in superior court by Madeline Calvin Callahan of this city against Timothy J. Callahan. They were married November IF. 1922.
 The petition, in seeking alimony, alleges the defendant has an an- nual income of $3,000. Custody of minor children is asked also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Spelling Bee To Be : Staged Indefinitely
Avalanche of Applications in DemOcrat-WATR Contest Results h Announcement; All to Be Accommodated

day, but remember that the sooner they are made the sooner the op- plicant will be given an opportuu- ity to take part In the contest. Any boy or girl of the upper grades or first year of high school is eligible for the contest, which is under the supervision of John C. Gil- martin, principal of Duggan and Begnal schools. Ten contestants were scheduled to participate in the third of the series of matches held at the studio at o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Waterbury Officials Confer

COrpOration Counsel Charles &. O'Connor and Tax Attorney George F. Guilfoile of Waterbury were in conference with State Tax Commis- sioner William H. Hackett today with regard to the city's claim for personal property taxes against the Ecardsley and Wolcott company. Tie city has a claim of $22,OO0 for personal property taxes, machin- cry, etc. and a real estate tax claim of $40,000. The latter is termed a preferred claim, the former an or dinary ono. The status of the claims will be argued before the federal court in New Haven on March 4. Today's conference was to secure more facts from the state tax de- partment on the citys rights in the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
INTRIGUE GROUPS
 IN SESSION TONIGHT

A joint meeting of the commit tee from the advisors council to- gether with committee from each of the four inter-Club Councils in Young Mems Work will be held at Central Y. M. c. A. this evening. This meeting Is for the purpose of securing representatives of the Ma tional Council of Young Mems Work in the Y. M. c. A. The con- vention will be held at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin during the mid dle of July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
THIRD PROSECUTOR STILL TO BE WITH US
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was questioned by Majority Leader Daniel Hickey and a rising vote cnsued. After much pickering over the count it was finally declared that the committee report had been carried and the bill rejected, the vote being 145 to 76.
 Among the republicans siding with the democrats on the vote was Rep George Cowdell of Prospect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
CowdcIl Bill Up

The bill of Rep George Cowdeil Of Prospect demanding that all dogs be licensed in the town in which they are harbored will get a hearing before the committee on agriculture today. If passed the bill would take some income from the city of Waterbury, many peo- ple from nearby towns registering their animals at the Waterbury s town clerks office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Amend Waterbury Charter

So that the Waterbury cit" char ter where it pertains to continu- arce and foreclosure of tax liens may be amended to read "munici- pality" instead of "city or town the committeee on cities and bor- cughs will hold a hearing March 5 on q bill to this purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Local Vet in Favor

Dr P. T. Keeley of Waterbury is said to favor the bill of Senator William C. Hungerford of Water town which sets up an appropria- tion of $7O,O00 for testing cows for tuberculosis. The committee on ap- propriatlons will hear the bill to- morrow afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

WOLLMAN-Mrs Lena Woll- man, sister of Mrs Kate karnosky of this city, died at her home in Los Angeles Sunday evening. She Is survived by four sons; two daughters; her mother; two broth- CTS, and II grandchildren. The funeral was held in Los Angeles to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

of this city for 25 years. He was a stone mason by trade.
 MT Plant is survived by his wife, Mrs Helen Plant; two daughters, Miss Harriet Plant and Mrs Simon Cronin; three sons, Benjamin, Gilbert and Francis; his mother, Mrs Frances Plant; three sisters, Mrs Charles Keller of this city. Mrs Gertrude Hornbeck of New York and Mrs Della Tibbott of Washington, D. C., and one broth- CT, Frank Plant.
 The body was removed to the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street where services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock by Rev W. B. Dick. inson of St. Paul's Methodist church. Burial will be in River. side cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
OBITUARY


 FlEDLER-Miss Anna IT. Fled Ter, age 83 years, died yesterday at the home of Miss Caroline A. Platt at 126 Woodlawn terrace. Miss Fiedler was born in Valatie, N. r., the daughter of Christopher and Eliza Hall Fielder. She had lived in Waterbury 27 years dur ing which time she was the con- Miss Platt. She Is survived by one nephew, Myron J. Waldorph, of New Brunswick, N. J.
 Funeral services will be held in the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 10:3O o'clock tomorrow morning, Rev David P. Gaines officiating. Burial will be in Valatie, N. Y. Friends may call at the funeral home between 2 and 4 o'clock this afternoon and 7and 9 o'clock this evening.
 LYNCH-Word has been re- ceived by his family in West Hart ford of the death of Daniel J.. Lynch, former resident of Water- bury and Spanish American war veteran, in a U. s. veterans hos plLal III CanIOrnla,
 NEAGLE-Garrett Neagle of Is Mitchell avenue died at his home today. He wasea we'll known res. ident of the city.
 Surviving him are, his wife, Catherine; three daughters, Mrs Michael Parker of New York, anu Misses Helen and Marguerite Nca- gle of this city; four sons, Gar. cit, Jr., Patrick, James and Rob- ert; one sister, Mrs Margaret kcn- nedy of Springfield, Mass; and one brother, George, of Detroit, Mich. The funeral will be held from the home Thursday morning. Oth- CT arrangements will be announced later.
 NORTON-Arthur J. Norton. former resident of this city and while here u store manager for the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, died in New Haven Saturday. His wife, Mrs Winifred Reynolds Nor. ton, is among his survivors. The funeral will be held from the Fisk Bros funeral home, 1aS Dwight street, New Haven vt S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning with a solemn high mass in St John the Baptist church at g o'clock. Burial | will be In New Haven.
 PLANT - Albert B. Plant died | at his home, 162 Bishop street last evening after . brief illness. MT Platt was born in Poughkeep- sic. N. r., but had been a resident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
DIED.

PLANT-In this city, Feb. 18th. 1895, Albert B. Plant, of 162 Bishop St. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, from Mulville Fu- neral Home, 270 West Main St. to St Paul's Methodist Church. Bu- rial in Riverside cemetery. NEAGLE-In this city, Feb. 18th. 1935, Garrett Neagle, of 15 Mit- chell Avenue. Funeral Thursday. Other arrangements later. FlEDLER--In this city, Feb 18th. 1885, Miss Anna H. Fiedler, of l26 Woodlawn Terrace. Funeral to- morrow morning. at 10:30 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Valatie, N. r., cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

The funeral of Mrs Josephine Erman was held from the Lunny Funeral home, 25 Central avenue, this morning at S:30 o'clock to St Ann's church where 8 solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o. clock by. Rev E. A. Lamontagne. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery. The pallbearers were:
 Frank Brickel, George Hurley, John Calvin and Frederick LaVo- lette
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19
Edward T., William F., and Ed ward l.. Cass and John H. Tobin.

The funeral of Mrs Bessie M McKeeman was held this morning at 8:3O o'clock from the home ol her sister, Mrs James Tyrrell of 51 Ashley street to St Thomas church where solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev James Donnelly. Buria was in new St Joseph's cemetery The pallbearers were: Peter Mul. hall, Francis Sullivan, Daniel Sulli. van, Peter Mulhall and Patrick Mulhall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-19

PLANT - Albert B. Plant died at his home, 162 Bishop street last evening after brief illness. MT Platt was born in Poughkeep- sic. N. r., but had been a resident
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
NATURALISTS VIEW
 DINOSAUR TRACKS
Club Members Explore Quarries Near Middle.
 town, Portland

Members of the Waterbury Na- turalist Club, under the leadership of Walter P. Green, president of the group, enjoyed @ hike Saturday to Middletown and Middlefield. In the latter town they inspected two quaries near Portland where dino- saur tracks may still be seen. A visit was made to Portland where other quarries were explored. Great Hill Lake was visited and Great Hill was climbed. The final stop was at Hurd State Park on the east side of the Connecticut River where Split Rock and Flat Rock were looked over.
 Those on the hike were Mrs. Elton II. Alexander, J. Oswald Bassett Mrs. William L. Garrigus, Albert J Green, Charles s. Killer, Ronald E Malia. Miss Ethel Mutton, Miss Norma Newcomb, Earle o. Pierce Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Morton F. Pier pont, Mrs. Henry Reynolds, Mrs Flora E. Russell, William Salisbury, Miss Shirley Spender, Mrs. Robert E. streeter, David Thompson, Rich- ard Thorpe, Miss Florence Turnbull Monroe B. Wetmore, Mrs. Wetmore Monroe Wetmore, Jr., and Miss Dorothy zibell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
AUDIENCE RELATE
 TRAVEL INCIDENTS
Guest Speaker Delayed By Storm-ImprOmptu Ad.
 dresses Feature

Delayed more than an hour by the storm on his way from Hart ford to Waterbury, Frank E. Smith, Yale Divinity school student, could not deliver the scheduled address he was supposed to make, but instead showed interesting color moving pie lures of Japan and Hawaii.
 The young student who is the son of Rev. Dr. Roy L. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Los Angeles, is world traveller. He spoke in Bridgeport in the morning and in Hartford in the afternoon. During the waiting period for the young studnet, several people in the audience entertained with in- teresting accounts of their travels. Miss Elizabeth Kirk told of visits to the Holy Land, Constantinople, Alaska, Montreal and Sweden. Perry A. Borden told of his visiting the Dead Sea and other important European spots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Attachments Greet
 Full Pay Envelopes
Return of Good Jobs Increase Business in Bankruptcy
 COmt-l3 First Meetings on Schedule

A number of persons who have left relief roles to return to regu- lar employment made possible by the general upswing in economic conditions, are finding 8 great deal of their joy being taken away by having their wages attached, 1t be- came known to-day during @ session of the United States bankruptcy court.
 There were 13 first meeting of creditors scheduled to be heard by Referee Walter P. Torrance. Of that number, nearly 100 per cent of the petitioners stated they had no assets and that they were forced into bankruptcy by having their wages attached for rent or gracery claims. Tn one instance man who hand not drawn regular weekly salary for three or four years, said the first week he drew $50, about three weeks ago, 1t was attached for rent claim in excess of $500.
 The man was employed by the railroad company here and earned from $l0 to $l5 during the hard years.
 In another case, @ man returned to @ local factory several weeks ago and started to earn regular wages but found his wages attached and then had to enter bankruptcy. He is the father of five children and was earning about $S weekly on the Mutual Aid before being called back to regular employment, he said. Most of the other petitioners told similar stories.
 The first meetings of creditors were heard in the cases of R. w.. Gardner, J. E. Laverdire, W. M Clinton, stefen Babiy, Adelard La- madeleine, Peter Sarkis, James A. Ross, Carmine Perrotti, Charles G. Luf, Domenico DInzeo, Frederick A. Strong, Archie Stevenson and Ed ward Matarazzo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

pr. Raymond Ditmars, curator of the mammals and reptiles depart- nent of the Bronx Park geological gardens and the foremost American authority on reptilian life spoke last night at the Second Congregational church forum before an audience of more than 800 persons. His subject was Serpent Friends and Foes. Live snakes wer used to demonstrate his address. The Waterbury Natural ist Club was present in a body.
 pr. Ditmars described the effects of snake venom on the human body. He said the poison of @ King Cobra would kill 0 person within an hour while the bit of a diamond head results in death after four hours. He told of @ South American spec cies the venom of which affected nerves in the neck, and of the wa- ter moccasin, common to this coun- try, which has blood destroying ele- ments in its venom.
 Use For Poison
 However, the poison of this snake, pr. Ditmars declared, had been found as @ medical treatment. Ser- um from moccasin venom is being used in Mt. Sinai hospital, New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
NEW CITY MAN
 APPEALS FINE
Carl Hart Penalized $lOO and Costs on Motor
 Vehicle Charge

Pleading nolo contendere to @ charge of operating @ car while un- der the influence of liquor, Carl Hart, 30, of 23 Broad street, Torring- ton, was fined $l00 and costs in city court this morning. He entered an appeal to the court or common pleas. He was arrested Oct. 29th by Motor Patrolman Joseph McCar- thy.
 Arrested this weekend on a sim liar charge by Motor Patrolmen AL fred Overton and John Mcdonnell, Emery Molleur, 37, of 565 Sylvan avenue, secured continuance till Dec. ?.
 A days continuance was given Perry Shafer, 30, of Bucks Hill, charged with breach of the peace. A nolle on a similar charge was given James Goodson, 19, of 6l Vine street.
 Rocco Favale, 16, of 15 Dikeman street, charged with operating with out license, was given a suspended sentence.
 Antonio DeBrigidis, 66, of Scott road, charged with breach of the peace, secured a continuance of 60 days.
 A fine of $15 and costs on charg- es of breach of the peace and re- sistance was imposed on John Blake, 34, who was arrested yester- day by Patrolmen Joseph Sullivan and Frank Butkus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

In the case of Charles Luf he said he might come into some money with the settlement of an estate in Ohio, but there is @ $7,000 court award standing against him, as re- suit of automobile accident litiga- ton.
 Four petitions for allowances were heard and granted, the court to fix the amounts. The awards will be made in the cases of Hodson Lunch Co.,, Fred Galliada, Nicholas De- Croce and Thomas L. Baxter.
 The court was informed that the trustee for the N. E. Plumbing Sup ply O., e Mir. Cornell of Torrington had resigned so the court named A. H. Goodman of Hartford in his place,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

One hundred and sixteen mem- bers of the Second Congregational church of Waterbury would refuse to bear arms in any war which the United States government might declare, 1t was revealed today in the initial tabulatiton of the pease plebiscite. More than $50 ballots were returned to the pastor, Rev. pr. John o. Walker, who distrib- uted them last week as part of a nationwide poll now being tak- en under the auspices of the na- tional council of Congregational churches.
 The largest number of votes was registered for question 3 on the ballot. Those voting affirmatively for this question signifled their willingness to bear arms "only in a war declared by the United States government after making utmost use of every agency for peace"
 For Invasi0ns Only
 Question four received the sup port of 121 parishioners. These per- sons would bear arms only in a war in which United States territory has been invaded Twenty-six vot- CTS would bear arms in any war which the government may declare and A would militantly support "any war declared by the United States government against an iri- ternationally recognized aggressor."
 The large number of registrants for question five is considered sur- prising as compared with results of the poll in other cities of the state. Reports reaching committee mem- bers here are to the effect that questions 3 and 4 are favored by large majorities.
 Tabulation Incomplete
 Results of the vote at the First church had not been tabulated to- day. Originated by the national council of Congregational churches the poll has been adopted also by many other Protestant denomina- tions. Locally, 1t is also being talk en in the Baptist churches and in St. Johns Episcopal church. Chase Kimball, chairman of the council for social action, heads commit tee representing 22 Congregational
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Nov. 1S-(UP)-Weathe forecast:
 Massachusetts-Falr tonight and Tuesday. Colder on southeast coast
 tonight. Slowly rising temperature Tuesday. Rhode Island-Fair tonight and
 Tuesday. Slowly rising temperature Tuesday. Connecticut - Fair tonight and Tuesday. Slowly rising tempera- ture. storm Warnings. Washington, Nov. 1S-(UP)-The Weather Bureau today ordered It's advisory on the storm now flashing the Atlantic coats revised at 10:30 a. m. to provide northwest storm warnings from Boston to Sandy Hook. The bureau located the center of the storm a short distance south of Nantucket, Mass.
 The disturbance, the bureau said,
 is moving slowly to the northeast.
 Intensity has deminished somewhat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
WAR SECRETARY
 SPEAKING HERE
Y Worker to Give Address on Anti.War and Ease.
 isni-Speakers Listed

A mass meeting sponsored by the City Committee Against War ano Fascism will be held tonight ir Temple hall. Miss Eleanor Brannar of New York, granddaughter of the late Charles A. Dana, former editor of the New York Sun, will be the principal speaker. Her subject will be "What You Can Do To Avert War"
 Other speakers are Rabbi Will fam Greenfield, Rev. Bonnie Crowd CT, William Chiariello of the 1tal- ian Workers club, John W. McGurk representing local labor organiza- tions, Phillip c. Brainard, rep resenting the socialist party and Rev. Thomas L. Crosby, pastor of the South Federated church, who will preside.
 Miss Brannar studied at Oxford and Grenoble universities and at- tended the 1927-28 sessions of the League of Nations. She will rep resent the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Saul Silver is chairman of tonight'S meeting. Others on the committed are Lillian Russo, John W. McGurk Rabbi Greenfield, MT. Chiarello and Adlah Alexander.