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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Fire Loss Reduced Nearly 50 Per Cent Within Past YeaI
Frequent Accidents
 On City's s Main Streets
West Main-East Main Hazardous for Drivers - Wal Map Kept in WPA Survey to Indicate Accident Areas

West Main and East Main strsets considered as one th0r0ughfare from the most dangerous street zn Waterbury for autoists to travel, t has been discovered in the loea4 traffic survey now being made nH the WPA. In the stretch from Judd street to Silver street, there have been more accidents this year than on any other thoroughfare in the city, and the total of accidene4 along this stretch is almost as greak for the rest of the city.
 The survey, which is being direc@ ted by Robert F. Birt, has also dis closed that although the downtown area has the mast accidents, almost all fatal accidents have taken place a considerable distance from Exa change Place. The only accident near the center of the city which resulted fatally was on Kingsbury street, which irsear the center bus is not considered 8 heavily-trayelr led street.
 Accident Areas
 Under the direction of MT. Birt, large wall map of the city Is now being prepared. It shows spots where all accidents this year have taken place, and colored pins de- note whether the accident involved injuries or property damage, or both. Pins of adifferent color de- note fatalities.
 Fatality figures for the year are incomplete, but there were IA auto deaths here this year up to Sept 30tll. The Thomaston avenue high- way had three fatal accidents. Oth- CT points which had fatal accidents were Baldwin street, which had two in the block between Liberty and Galivan streets, Homer street. Freight street, Chase parkway. South Main street, Washington street, Bank street and Washington avenue, Kingsbury street. Meriden road, and East Main street. The map will also show "spots corners, intersections which have the most accidents. Typical in this group are Thomaston avenue and Homer street, Freight and Riverside streets, Silver and East Main streets, Wall and East Main streets. and Baldwin street and Sylvan ave- nue. Each of these intersections has had at least several accidents this year. Exchange Place, of course, has had the most minor accidents thus far in 1885.
 The map, when completed will be a valuable adjunct to the traffic survey. It will be especially valu- able in the work of the Waterbury Citizens Traffic Safety Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
COP. OF COUNTY
 PLANNING DANCE
Judge Talbot of Nauga- tuck Heads Committee
 of Arrangements

Judge Joseph E. Talbot of Naug- atuck, president of the Young Re- publicans of New Haven county, heads the committee in charge of preparations for 8 countrywide din- ner dance to be held Lincoln's birthday at Seven Gables inn in Milford. Members of the Young Republican club of Waterbury, which is headed by former Judge T. V. Meyer, are planning to attend t,le affair.
 State Senator J. Kenneth Bradley of Westport, recently appointed di- rector of the Young Republican di- vision of the republican national republican committee, will be the principal speaker of the evening. It is expected that he will sound the call to the Young Republicans of New Haven county to work hard so that the county will be swept back into the g. o. p. column in the election next November.
 Assisting Judge Talbot in making arrangements for the dinner-dance are Edward J. Lynch of New Haven and Miss Josephine McTaggart ot Milford. A general committee will be appointed shortly, Judge Talbot announced, with each city and town being represented on it.
 The affair will be the first of its kind held in New Haven county and is expected to bring together leaders of the republican organiza- tion from all over Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

Lamontagne Within one week. 1042 parishioners had subscribed the overwhelming total of $96,64e This was phenomenal, without a doubt. Not one penny was solicit ed, or accepted, from anyone out side the parish.
 Father Lamontagne is 8 musician capable of playing piano. clarinet and guitar. He delights in fishing and hunting and plays golf occa- sionally. He is quite bridge en- thusiast, too.
 AS theologian Father Lamon- tagne is profound and scholarly. AS a preacher he is brilliant, magnetic and eloquent. AS man of general education he is versatile, polished and accomplished The clergy men who serve the parish as his assistants are, Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev. Bertrand Parent.
 And now friends I bring to 8 close this biography of a gifted scholar, brilliant orator, a priest whose abilities shed lustre on the Holy Temple he serves, and whe has earned and gained the respect of not only the French Catholics but of the people of all denomina- tions-Rev. Ernest A. Lainontagne beloved pastor of St. Ann'S church Adieu until tomorrow .Thanl you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
CIVIC THEATER
 PLAY SELECTED

Keith Winters, Shining Hour,' ' has been selected as the next play for presentation by the Waterbury Civic theater, 1t was announced by Gordon Giffen, director yesterday, It was presented successfully on Broadway in 1933-34. It is of more serious vein than the two previous production of the Civic theater here.
 Tryouts for the production will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:3C o'clock at the theater building on Leavenworth street. All interested in taking part are asked to meet MT. Giffen at that time for read ing. The cast includes three men and three women, and the play will be presented Feb. 5, 6 and 2. Crews will be formed after the first of the year. Further announcements will be made previous to that time.
 Members of the play reading committee include Mrs. H. J. Sett. bacher, Mrs. John s. P. Castle Mrs. Frederick Pause, and Danie Marshall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

sBring on the next victim" challenges Johnny Mullen, IT,, 16 months old son of Dr. and Mrs. John J. Mullen of 26 Ca- lumet street, as he rests the rather large boxing gloves over the ropes" in the corner of his ring, set up at his parents home. Those gloves are the reason for the grim and chal- lenging expression on the youngster as his two sisters, Mary Ann, 3 1-2 years and Joan; 2 1-2, trainer and chief second, respectively, look on.
 The reason Johnny wears the gloves is because the baby of Jack Dempsey, former Worlds heavyweight champion is a girl instead of a boy.
 The popular ex-champ' pur- chased the gloves when his fa- nous wife, the former Hannah Williams, state star, was blessed-eventing, as Walter Winchell would say. Jack was sure the baby would be a boy. He told the New York sports writers how he had purchased the gloves as 8 present for Jack, .Jr.
 But Old Mother Nature d0u- ble-cr0Ssed the former champ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

with a left hook to the chin and 8 beautiful baby girl came into the world, on Aug. 2, 1884.
 Back in Waterbury, on the same date, and within the same hour, a handsome baby boy was born to Dr. and Mrs. Mullen. The doctor on one of his trips to New York men, tioned the boys birth to Jim Hurley, sports writer on the New York Daily Mirror and com- pared the similarity of the birth of his baby with Jack Demp- sey's baby girl
 A short time ago, Jim was talking with Dempsey and told him of the birth of the Water bury baby. Last week, there came 3 surprise package to the home of Dr. Mullen. Inside were the boxing gloves intended for Dempsey's baby, had it been a boy, and an autographed pie ture of the former heavyweight champion in fighting togs, across which was written, "TO Johnny Mullen Jr.-keep on punching-Jack Dempsey"
 The message is hardly neces- sary, for Johnny, Jr. comes from a sturdy race whose fighfinr qualities need no elaboration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
ADVENT MEMBERS ARRANGE SERVICE
Christian Church Sunday School Exercises to Be
 Held Monday

Members of the Sunday school of the Advent Christian church will hold Christmas services Monday evening. The program is as follows: Opening chorus, Q Come All Ye Faithful, Jr. Choir; scripture read ing, Ralph Pascucci; prayer by pas tor; remarks by Sunday school su- perintendent; Welcome" Frank Dunn; 'The Same Old Wish," Bet ty Johnson; "A Paying Plan, Jane Simpson; Christmas Gifts" Arlene Anderson; "The Baby With No Place To Stay" Dorothy Johnson; solo, "Just Little Baby," Bernice E. Mullan; "The Holly Wreath, {" Burton L. Mix; "A Little Wish, " Marshall Scholar; '"The Snowbird, Gladys Harrison; song by primary department; "The Joyful Message ' Thomas Defletson; "On Christmas Day." Doris Hornbecker; dialog, ''Tf1e Wondrous Sight," three girls and three boys; corus, Silent Night" school; recitation by Mildred Banks; "His Speech" Thomas Doo- little; "What We Can Give," Dor othy Palmer; Cheerful Giving" Freddie Anderson; Christmas offer ing for Aurora college; chorus, "Hark The Herald Angels Sing, '' school; Brighten the Window" Ali cia Roberts; recitation, Had We But Fame" Eileen Salisbury, &C., companied by the playing of 70 Little Town of Bethlehem;;" Christ mas Radio," Janet Norton; Play ing Santa Claus" Mary Jane Cor liss; dialog, Their Christmas Gifts" by seven members of the school: "An Anxious Moment" Her. bert Mahoney; closing chorus, Tt Came Upon A Midnight Clear" school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Fire Chiefs Report Reveals Interesting
 Statistics For 1885
Despite CurtaiIed Appropriations Department Func. lions Efficiently Per Capita Loss Greatly Re-
 duCed-l,O86 Alarms for Fire, 85 False

Although expenditures of the fire department during the past fiscal year dropped sharply over last year's total, the total fire loss and the per capita loss were cut by almost 50 per cent, it is revealed in the annual report of Chief Thomas J. Lynch, submitted today to Mayor Frank Hayes. Fire loss during the period from December 1, 1894, to November 30, 1885, in- cluding loss to both buildings and contents, reached a total of only $lO3, ,164, as compared with last years figure of $150,805, which i1 turn had been 8 considerable re- duction over the year before. The per capita fire loss for 1895, based on the city's official 1880 popula- ton listing of 99,902, was frac- tion more than $103. The 1884 capita loss was $1.50 and a small fraction.
 Analysis
 An analysis of Chief Lynch's re- port brings out another remark able point, namely that the de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

Among the grand adornments of this city is St. Ann's church, with its great towers and charming architecture At the head of this House of God is faithful shepherd of souls-Rev. Ernest A. Lamontagne-a friend and neighbor, whose biography now have the honor of presenting.
 Ernest A. Lamontagne, son of Naziare and Emma (NeveU Lam ontagne, was born in Meriden, Connecticut, May 31st, 1874. His parents were natives of Canada. His father died in Meriden in 1886, and his mother died here in Waterbury three years ago He was the oldest of five sons, three of whom are now dead. The remaining bro- ther is Attorney Oscar O. Lamon- tagne, now residing in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
 Young Lamontagne received his primary education in the public schools of Meriden. His early am- bition was to master engineering but he abandoned the idea and pur- sued classical, philosophical and theological studies in Montreal, Canada After years of success full study comprising these courses, he was ordained to the priesthood. Then, with the permission of the bishop, he sailed for Europe to con- tinue his studies While abroad he took a year postgraduate course at The Propaganda, in Rome, and then visited most of the countries of Europe including, Italy, France, Germany, England, Belgium and Switzerland, and also the West Indies and South America, before he returned to the United States He has visited every state in the Union with the exception of California.
 Father Lamontagne spent six years at St. Thomas Seminary in Hartford, teaching geometry, alge- bra, astronomy, trigonometry and French In 1904 he was named assistant pastor of St. Joseph's church in Grosvenordale, Connec- ticut. At the end of eighteen months he was sent to St. Louis church in New Haven to assist dur i ing the illness of the pastor.
 And in April, 1906, he was pro- noted to the pastorate of St. Ann's church here. He entered upon his duties with characteristic energy and has exhibited sterling qualities which have made him prominent member of the priesthood of the diocese. His three decades of pas torship here make him senior priest of the city in point of service.
 Father Lamontagne brought to his new field of labor, earneStneSs zeal, and spirit not easily sub- dued by real or apparent difficul- ties. He has discharged faithfully the responsible duties of pastor and has displayed marked abilities as an administrator. He has few equals for ability, learning and elo- quence among the clergy of thu diocese Father Lamontagns speaks and writes Italian, Spanish French, Arabic, Greek, Latin ana German.
 One of the many. outstanding achievements connected with St Ann's church since he became pas tor, was Father Lamontagne's sue cess in 1920 in raising funds for thu completion of the interior of tn new church. He called upon hi flock to raise $75,000 Witt courage, perseverance and self sacrifice so characteristic of Catho lie people in the cause of religion they ct once bent their energies t 1 accomplish the wish of Fathe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
LOCAL MAN ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES Names Woman Driver and
 Husband in Suit for
 x $2O,OOO

Struck by the defendants car while he was walking along the road to attend the Mansfield Town Fair last May 19, Eugene Hotchkiss of Waterbury to-day filed suit for $20OO0 damages against the owner of the car, Stephen c. Connor, and his wife, Monica N. Connor, both of Rockville, to recover for his in- jlries.
 The suit is made returnable to the Waterbury superior court the first Tuesday of January. Hotchkiss had parked his own car and was proceeding toward the fair grounds about 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon when he was struck by the Connor machine, driven by Mrs. Connor.
 He was thrown to the ground and severely injured. Among his in- juries the plaintiff lists a severe Sacroiliac strain, spinal concussion and cerebral hemorrhage. The suit says the plaintiff suffers from impaired eye-sight and because of being confined for a long time with his injuries, lost considerable wages.
 The suit is brought for the plain tiff by Attorney Sidney s. Cassel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Fire Chief

par1ment, while being operated for more than $40,000 less this year, an- swered more than 200 more. alarms than in 1884. This year there were 1,086 fires and 85 false alarms, as compared with last years re- spestive totals of 826 and 67.
 Expenses of the fire department this year totalled $482, ,128. Last years expense total was $523, ,656. Tn view of the considerable reduction in money expended, the depart ment,s record during the past year of cutting the fire loss so much is all the more noteworthy.
 The city's fire loss for the year was $60,0O0 on buildings, and close to $43,000 on contents. A total of more than $86,000 in insurance was collected after fires, making the citys total uninsured fire loss for the year only $l7,000.
 During the year, fire apparatus travelled a total of more than 4,654 miles, an increase over the 1884 fig ure of 3,668 miles. The total hose laid was 77,000 feet, an increase over last years total of 69,000 feet.
 Chief Lynch's report brings out that the department made several trips out of town to fight danger ous blazes. Contributions made to the department during the year were to the amount of $355. Dona- tions during 1894 were $60.
 Chief Lynch's report follows, in part:
 The Hon. Frank Hayes, Mayor of Waterbury. Sir:-
 I herewith submit the annual report of the fire department, in conjunction with section 327 of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
FREE CONCERT AT
 PARK TOMORROW

Plans have been completed for the joint Christmas concert to be presented tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the Hamilton Park pavil- ion. The concert is under the aus pices of the park department. An drew H. Neuss is directing the Con- cordia Singing society and Cosmo Venditti vii conduct the WPA civic band. No admission will be charged but only persons holding tickets will be admitted. These are obtainable at the park department office in City Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
WINTER SEASON
 OPENS TOMORROW

Those icy blasts that sent shivers up your back when you were out last night, and that snow that in- sisted on sitting down your neck were not evidences of winter, no matter what you think. Not, any way, if you want to be technical for winter doesn't come till tomor~ row.
 Last nights snow and cold were actually those of autumn, for win- ter comes in with an icy blast. to- morrow, the 22d. The shivery sea- son begins officially at l:37 tomor- row afternoon, to last for three long months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
DAY NURSERY TO
 ENTERTAIN TOTS

The annual Christmas party of the Waterbury Day Nursery will be held Monday afternoon at S:3O o'clock. Youngsters at the nursery on Kingsbury street have trimmed the tree themselves and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Donations will be gratefully received at the nursery. Those wishing to contribute to the party may send articles to the nursery or get In touch with Miss Eleanor Wilcox, l45 Woodlawn terrace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Total uninsured fire
 estimated " {

Total uninsured fire
 estimated ...........,$ 17,22763
 People Burned During the Year
 Constantine Leone age 12 of No. 2 East Aurora street received vari- ous burns about the hands and face when he applied a lighted match to an abandoned gasoline tank found in a public dumping ground. He was treated at the Waterbury hospital. This happened on July 2, on or about the hour of 5:30 p. m.
 Morris DeFala of New Haven, 8 driver, was painfully burned about the face. head and hands when there was a gasoline puff at the gasoline station of the Phelps Oil company, on West Liberty street. A spark caused flash just as the driver was dragging his filling hose out of the tank.
 Mrs. Frank Gach, widow, of 49 Orange street was badly burned about the head, hands and face, in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
CASTLE MOVED STONE
 BY STONE

Isoch Doom, Scotland (UPO-The removal of an ancient castle, stone by stone, from an island to the mainland, has begun. Loch Doom Castle, a 18th Century ruin, would become submerged in few months because of the raising of the water level some 70 feet for the Galloway water power scheme.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

Santa Claus is no stranger to the Japanese people, according to Rev. Floyd L. Roberts, former assistant pastor of the First Congregational church who is home from his missionary du- ties in the Orient for a years furlOugh. At Christmas, he said, oriental Santa Clauses make merry and huge Christi mas trees blaze with tinsel, col- or and toys. The big depart- ment stores in Japan, says Rev. MT. Roberts, sparkle and glow with the same decorations as are used in America.
 According to the former local clergyman, even the Sal- vation Army pot is to be found on every important village street corner. Mingled with the Christmas decorations, however will be found the pine, the plum and the bamboo, symbols of life and luck, as we'll as the lOb- ster, representing longevity. The shrewd Japanese merchant. ac- cording to Rev. MT. Roberts, has adopted the commercial aspects of the Christmas season to break down sales resistance and even the Buddhists use this to celebrate 8 modified Buddhist Christmas" Christi mas and New Years cards flood the mails just the same as in America. New Years day, the great Japanese holiday, is slowly giving away its import ance to Christmas day.
 Rev. MT. Roberts is located at Nogoya, Japan, which has 8 population of more than 1,0OO,- 900. Most of the toys found in the five and ten cent stores of the United States are made in Nogoya, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
CHIMNEY FIRE

A chimney fire in an apartment house at 207 Willow street kept three companies of firemen busy for half an hour this morning. Bremen answered an alarm at 6:2O and were at the scene until 6:55. The property is owned by the New Haven Realty Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
ILLNESS AVOIDED 5s YEARS

Westfield, Mass.-CUP)-Through 53 years in the postal service, Will liam L. Bartlett, who has just re- tired as assistant postmaster, has never missed single days work be- cause of illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21

city charter of Waterbury, Page IF, calling upon all executives and department heads to submit to the mayor report of their proceed ings during the year ending the thirtieth day of November next pro- ceeding, with a detailed report of their receipts and expenditures of the fire department up to and in- cluding November 30, 1885. The ex- penditures of the fire department up to and including Novemebr 30, 1885 amounted to the sum of $482. 2.128.42.
 Donations Received by the Fire De-
 partment 1895 Thomas Dwyer of the town
 of Middlebury, forwarded 8
 check in appreciation of
 the good work done by the
 fire department on the
 night of Jan. IA, 19S5. =. $ 25.0o Harry E. Clark, treasurer of
 the Congregational church
 of the town of Middlebury,
 forwarded check in ap-
 preciation of what the fire
 department did in the church fire April 8, 1885. 10000 William Fromm of the town of Middlebury sent a check
 in appreciation of work
 done by the fire depart
 ment, at the town hall in
 MiSd1ohlYY-v AYyf1 Q 1O9S OAN m Thomas O'Dea, manager of
 the Naugatuck Valley
 wholesale gracery company
 in appreciation of good
 work done by members of
 the department at a fire,
 in the wholesale plant at
 176 Meadow street on Sum-
 day, Feb. 3, 1885. ........ 1000 Isaac Kellogg of 59 Willow street, president of Apothe-
 carries Hall O., in appre-
 citation of the work done at
 his home by members of
 the fire department on the 22d day of April 1895. ..... 20.00 Total Amount Received .$355. .00
 Values and Insurance Value of Buildings and
 Contents estimated. $1, ,886, ,575. .00 Insurance on Buildings
 and Contents ....... 1,238.050. .00
 Estimated Losses 1885. Estimated loss on build 1ngS ................$ 6O,21S.CO Estimated loss on con-
 tents ................ 42,946.0o Totals ..............$ 103, 3,164.0O
 Insurance Paid 1885 Insurance paid on build
 1ngS ..................$ oS, ,46z.St Insurance paid on con-
 tents 33,453.21 Total ................$ 86,936.17 Total loss estimated ....$ 103, ,164. co Total insurance paid .. 86,936.l r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-21
Rev. Ernest A. LamOntaene

Beloved Pastor of St. Ann's Church Is One of the
 Hartford Diocese's Most Outstanding Priests Has Accomplished Much in Upbulding of French Parish-Speaks Several Languages