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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
WOMEN, NOT men
NEEDED In WEST

Washington, Aug. S - (U.P.l
Horace Greeley's advice, "Go West,
Young Man." is all wrong IL the
individual is looking for bride,
according to statistics released to-
day by the census bureau.
1t is the young woman looking
for a husband who should 20 west
to North or South Dakota where
there are ten single men to every
single woman, figures based on the
1880 census showed.
The young man in search Of &
bride should go to Washington, d.
c., Massachusetts, or Rhode Island.
The District of Columbia reported
nearly twice as many unmarried
women in 1880 as single men. The
two New England states likewise
had preponderance Of single wo-
men.
For the entire nation, the cen-
sus bureau found approximately
two unmarried women for every
bachelor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

the largest, serves to prove that
those of Italian extraction in this
city who disfavor Mussolini's con-
duct are very rare, according to
a formal statement issued today.
Even most Of those who were
usually adverse to Mussolini are
now his staunhest supporters. All
friction among Italian Americans
ceases when the honor and exis-
tence of the country of their birth
Is in balance.
An illustration of the sympa.
thy which the descendants Of Eng
land manifest for that country,
waS illustrated when the govern
ment of the United States of
America, tries to favor England
as much as possible.
"Many descendants of the Eng
lish race forget the causes and
bitter contests of the war of In
dependence, and the causes and
contests of the War of 1912 be-
tween this country and England,
and will try to influence the gov
ernment, the press and every other
agency imaginable in favor of Eng
land, be that country right or
wrong.
"The Italian Americans do not
wish this government to work for
the cause of Italy, but they will
insist that the Unitetd States will
maintain strict and impartial
neutrality.
"Any favoritism of the United
States towards any country in
volved in Europe would cause
great resentment in this country
among the citizens of the various
racial extractions whose countries
would be involved in Europe.
Americans should realize that
italy is friend of this country
and it's sons have fought along
side of those of other nations for
the independence and growth of
the United States.
MANY colored people of this
country have become excited over
the Ethiopian controversy
through Misrepresentation that
Italy is an enemy of the colored
races.
"They should be informed that
slavery was never favored by Italy,
and many Italians gave their lives
for the freedom of the negroes.
Ethiopia proper is not negro
country but of mixed race from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

Kulbok are Col. William j.
Shanahan whose father was
his landlord and Francis P.
Cuilfoile who enjoyed the
generosity of the first Lithu-
anian settler.
Club Organizer
Mr.. Kulbok was the organ
izer and first president of the
first Lithuanian club formed
in this city. The club was then
known as the D. L. X. Gedinno
club and has since become a
part of the Lithuanian Citi-
zens club at 1913 Green street.
By way of coincidence the first
turnout of Lithuanians who
were growing in number in
this city was to attend Mr..
Kulbok's funeral in the year
of 1890 and which was one of
the largest ever held in Water
bury. In respect to him and his
achievements, other factories
declared time off while tie
procession passed all employees
stood in mourning.
Many Lithuanians today
who are on the retired lists of
local factories recall Mr.. Kul-
box and many are grateful
that it was he who helped
them find employment. Among
those who possess very fine
recollection of Mr.. and Mrs.
Kulbok is John Bender, ST.,
who arrived in the city only a
short time after Mr.. Kulbok.
First Women's Society
Further organizing qualities
in the Kulbok family were
made evident when 1t was
Anna Kulbok, now better
known as Kolbeck, organized
the first Lithuanian Womens
society, which is still in exist
ence and known as the Rutos
Woman's society. Its men,
bership is instrumental espe-
cially in the activities conduct
ed at st. Joseph's parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
Eyewitness Tells
Of Tragic Drowning
Described Part Played in Rescue Work By David
Greenberg- Eight in Boat When Tragedy Occurred

swim and found himself in the wa
ter. Miss Cohen is thought to have
struck her head when she was
thrown from the boat and seemed
to have become dazed.
First aid was given Kramer and
Miss Cohen as well as Miss Miriam
Kramer, sister of Sherman and
Miss Mary DePaola, but the first
two named could not be revived.
Miss Kramer and Miss DePaolo
are expected to be discharged from
the hospital tomorrow in time for
the inquest to be conducted by Cor
oner John T. Monzani.
AS the eyewitness, Mr.. Kravitz,
describes the tragedy, there were
eight people in the boat. They were
Hy Kravitz and John Zigato, who
were rowing the people across from
the island where the frankfurter
roast was held, David Greenberg.
Helen Miller, Miriam Kramer, Min
ME Cohen, Sherman Kramer and
Mary DePaola.
When the boat reached a point
about Is feet from shore and 25
yards from the pier to which the
boat was pointing, it sprang leak
and as it started to sink, all were
thrown into the water. Kravitz
took the lead in the rescuing
Thomas Griffin, who had come
across in the first boat, directed the
rays of automobiles on the shore
to the scene of the rescue work
and this also assisted materially.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
Italian Brotherhood Defends Policies of Benito Mussoln
RECOGNITION FOR
JOHN DEPASTINO
Named Member of Ameri-
can League for Italy;
Holds Many HOnOrs

John DePastino, who has for
many-years been active in squirting
the organization and development
of new and existing Italian Ameri-
can Societies and Clubs in this city,
within the state and out Of the
state is receiving congratulations
from his numerous colleagues and
friends, for having been honored
by the American League for Italy,
with headquarters in New York
City, by an appointment to the
executive board of that organiza-
ton.
The American League for Italy
includes many prominent Ameri-
cans and Italians throughout the
country and its purpose is to main
tain the most pleasant relations ex-
listing between the United States of
America and its citizens with Italy
and it's citizens.
The importance Of the league is
greatly appreciated at this time,
when many American citizens need
to be informed as to the orogin of
the Italo Ethiopian controversies
and Italy's economical rights in
Ethiopia.
The Italian cause has been great
1y exaggerated and misrepresented
to the American people an dother
countries throughout the world, so
that the present controversy be-
tween the two countries appears
to be a result of unwarranted pro-
vocations on the part of Italy.
Undoubtedly the A m lean
League for Italy will display a
great influence in an effort to pre-
vent this country from becoming
involved in possible conflict which
interests 1t much less than the last
Worlds war.
John De Pastino was named to
the executive board contemporary
eously with Major General j. Leslie
Kincaid of New York city.
The appointment was communi-
Gated by letter from Mr.. Luigi
Criscuolo of New York city, who is
the chairman of the league and by
an announcement in the New York
Times Of yesterday.
Mr.. De Pastino has been active
in various Italian American organi-
cations, including the Order Sons
of Italy in America, where he serv-
ed several years as orator, vener-
able and in other official capacities
Presently he is president of the
Italian American Federation of So
cities and Clubs of Waterbury,
president of the Italian Brother
hood (Fratellanza Italiana), one of
the largest independent societies in
the state of Connecticut, Laison
Officer of Florio Post No. 4 Italian
American World War Veterans Of
Waterbury, Connecticut, and is SER
wing on various important commit
tees of the department of Connec-
ticut of the Italian American
World War Veterans of the United
States of America.
For his various successes and
honors he gives credit to various
Italian American leaders and the
rank and file of the Italian Ameri-
can citizens who are cooperating
with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

Had It not been for the presence
Of mind of one Of the occupants in
the boat that sank in a Beacon
Falls pond Thursday night, taking
the lives OF two local people, the
tragedy might have resulted in ad-
ditional deaths, claims Lyman
KravitZ, an eyewitness in a state
ment to the Democrat today.
David Greenberg, who was not
rowing the boat, as earlier reports
stated, was thrown from the boat,
landing on a rock. Keeping his pres
ence of mind, he remembered a
searchlight he was carrying and
Immediately threw its rays upon
the water where the seven other
occupants were struggling about.
The assistance given by the
searchlight helped the swimmers to
rescue all of the occupants, but
Sherman Kramer and Minnie Co.
hen, the only two victims. Mr..
Greenberg stood on the rock and
aided in the rescue work.
Party Panicky
Kramer, who could not swim
and Miss Cohen were pulled from
the water only matter of seconds
after they went down. Kramer
would have been saved had he re-
manned standing in the water, but
he is believed to have become pam
icky when he realized he could not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
GAMBLERS MUST
TAKE TO FARMS

Tijuana, Mexico, Aug. 5-(U.P.)
Aqua Caliente and Tijuana, the
towns that pleasure built and main
tanned in luxury, are turning back
to the soil to maintain populaces
formerly employed in catering to
the crowds which made these Mex
lean cities the American Monte
Carlo.
With gambling ended by presi-
dental decree and no sign apparent
that the wide open" status Of the
gambling capitals of Baja Califor-
MIA will be restored, the soil ap-
parently offers the only opportun-
ity for the former bartenders,
croupiers, walters, cooks and casino
attendants to support themselves
and their families.
It's a por living at the best that
agriculture offers them now but
within year completion of great
irrigation system is to make the
semi-arid acres around Tijuana and
Aqua Caliente a verdant region
comparable to the Salt River and
imperial valleys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
BUTCHER SHOPS
UP AGAINST IT

Detroit, Aug 5-U.P.)-With al
most 800 butcher shops closed by a
week-long militant housewives
strike against high meat prices,
wholesale, retail and chain store
meat dealers planned to meet to-
night in an attempt to avert al
most certain ruin"
They seek conferences with lead
ers of the strike that has spread
from the small Detroit suburb of
Hamtramck to six other areas af-
ter riots in which strikers were in
jured and arrested.
Strikers are expected to present
their demands for lower prices at
a second dealers meeting scheduled
for Wednesday, according to Emil
Schwartz, director of the National
Association of Retail Meat Dealers.
Butchers in the Detroit area yes
terday asked Schwartz to take ac-
ton to end the strike which, they
claimed, is running" their bus
mess. Many dealers, Infatuated by
police releasing prisoners charged
with disturbing the peace in con-
nection with the strike, suggested
the state militia be called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
BOYS RETREAT
FOR NEXT WEEK

Catholic boys of Waterbury anx-
ious to attend a retreat at Charles
Island next week are urged to get
in touch with Martin ]. Tehan of
942 Baldwin street or Neil Maloney
Grand Knight of Sheridan Council,
No. "a, Knights of Columbus.
The retreat will be held from
Monday until Thursday. Autos will
leave this city at 6 o'clock next
Monday night from in front of the
Columbus Club on Grand street.
The return trip will be made
Thursday night.
1t is expected that a group from
Michael McGivney Circle. No. 124,
Columbian Squires, will participate
in this retreat. All Catholic boys in
the city are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
PUTNAM MILL IS
OPENED UP TODAY


Putnam, Conn.,, Aug. supp
The Putnam worsted mill, closed
for six weeks as result of a strike
of four affiliate concerns in Massa-
chusetts and Rhode Island, re-
openeded today but more than 500
union workers refused to return to
their looms until the result Of a
general vote tonight was made
known.
Between rs and 100 members of
the Independent League" formed
a week ago, reported at the mill
this morning and were permitted
to pass unmolested through picket
lines. Officials of the concern said
this response was satisfactory"
Voting at all Of the affected mills
will begin at Z o'clock tonight and
results will be telephoned to Tx
bridge, Mass, where the total will
be announced.
The vote will determine whether
all workers will return tomorrow
or continue the walkout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

Asia Minor and if it were friend
of the negro race it would not keep
millions of them in slavery.
"On the other hand all inhabi-
tants of the Italian colonies have
equal rights and opportunities for
study and promotion at the ex-
pense of the Italian government.
Those countries which try to
foment resentment among negroes
against Italy should prove to the
negroes that they really care for
them by giving them at least as
much liberty as Italy gives them.
italian American citizens are
rightfully surprised at the coop
Grafton existing between England
and Japan in the Italo- Ethiopian
question and Americans should
know that while Ethiopia refuses
to lease good land to Italians, it
has leased 100000 acres of land
to Japanese interests where cot
ton and opium is grown for Jap
anese cotton and opium trade.
eff war should some day came
between this country and Japan,
it will not be the Philippians or
English from England that will
fight for US against its ally Japan,
but the millions of Italian Amer
leans who are in the United States.
1.-THE local italian American fra
ternal and veteran organizations
will cooperate with those of other
cities in the United States in order
to bear all influence possible to
keep this country out of the con-
flict. Italian Americans are no
more anxious for war than Italy
and Mussolini himself but will de-
fend to the utmost any wrong done
to the land of their birth and Mus
solini who as the man holding the
destinies Of a great nation undner-
his responsibility is doing what he
thinks best to safeguard the exist
ence of the Italian race"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

The Lithuanian Home at the
Tercentenary s e til e m emit
which was dedicated with such
impressive ceremonies last
Saturday afternoon, stands as
a tribute to the first Lithu-
anian couple that resided in
this city, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kulbok who were married in
Naugatuck at st. Francis
church some Sc years ago.
The above photo was taken
Immediately after the cere-
mony. Mr.. Kulbok came to
this city in the year 1870,
approximately 65 years ago
and was employed in the plant
of Holmes, Booth and Hay
denis.
The late Mrs. Kulbok, pre-
vious to her marriage, was
Miss Anna Chernauskas of
Naugatuck. She also was one
of the first Lithuanians to
settle in Connecticut. The cou-
pie is survived by many chill
dren, one son William Kolbeck,
proprietor of garage on
South Leonard street today,
and two daughters, Anna, who
resides at 143 Congress ave-
nue. in this city and Mrs.
William Carbon of Naugatuck.
Mr.. Kulbok was recognized
by his superiors at the factory
where he was employed as
skillful workman and in due
time was elevated to the posi-
ton of foreman over his de-
partment. Since given this
authority he was instrument
tai in aiding others of his ma
tionality in securing employ
ment. He was highly respected
by his friends and workmen
which was evident as the Kul-
box home on South Leonard
street became seemingly a
community center. Among
those who speak we'll of Mr..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
SPORTSMAN OF
MICHIGAN DIES

Flint, Mich, Aug. 5-(UP)-Jo-
seph p. Swetish. 81, sportsman dis
covery of the Great George Gipp,
all-American star of Kunte Rock
mes Irish of Notre Dame" died
Sunday from injuries received in
an automobile accident. Almost 20
years ago while manager OF a
Laurium, Michigan, smoke shop
Swedish was attracted by the play
ing of a young man named Gipp
who led the Laurium baseball team
to 23 consecutive victories in one
season. When Gipp decided to en-
ter college Swetish aided him A.
nancially and was responsible for
his going to Notre Dame where he
obtained the sobriquet of Great
Clipper" a nickname that stuck
until his death in 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
Blanket Authority
Granted President
To Express Opinions
Issues Statement on ItaIo-Ethiopan Situation Pet
tons for Neutrality Of U. S. in Controversy; Re-
views Italians Sercvies in World War

The Italian Brotherhood Ora
tellanza Italiana) of this city, at
yesterdays meeting granted blank
ct authority to its president, John
De Pastino, to take any and all
rights and Mussolinps program in
proper steps to defend Italy's
the present Italo- Ethiopian con-
troversy. There was not one dis
.senting voice and the vote was
passed with an enthusiastic uproar.
The action of this society which
is the largest in the city and one
of the largest in the state, if not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
SAME OLD STORY;
RING WAS GONE

Boston, Aug. 5-(UP)-A groom
found himself on the traditional
spot here yesterday when he got
up to the altar, reached for the
ring-and 1t wasn't there.
- 1t wasn't that the groom, Char
les Polcaro of Medford, hadn't
tried, either. The ring had been
tied ribbon to pillow and car
ried in the procession by 3-year-o old
Joseph Agait. Joseph was SO ex-
cited he, didn't notice the ring was
gone.
The wedding was halted while
police helpfully searched the home
of the bride. Miss Lucy Carlito, but
they failed to find the ring and the
groom was forced to carry on with
a borrowed one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
SWIMMING TEAM
GUEST OF JAPAN

Tokyo, Aug. 5-(UP( - Amer
ica's swimming team members
were guests of the japanese for
eign office at tea today. Eli Amau,
spokesman for the cabinet depart
ment, was host to the IA young
Americans and their coach, Bob
Kiphuth Of Yale.
Cooler weather gave the visitors
an opportunity for more strenu-
Gus practice before their initial
competition on Japanese soil, in an
invitational meet at Osaka Satur-
day night. On the following Sat-
urday they will meet the Japanese
swimmers, Olympic champions, at
Tokyo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
MET QUICK DEATH

Norwich, Conn, Aug. 5.-CUP)
-Alighting from bus, Alfred
Champagne, 60. Westerly, r. l.,
was killed instantly last night
when struck by an automobile OPP
Grated by Fred Gorfain, New Bril-
tain. The victim was a member
of the federal transient camp at
East Lyme. Gorfain das held on
technical manslaughter charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
Settlers Village Itemettes

General activity at Settlers VIII
lage centered around the Irish and
French cottages and the Scottish
rooms in the lean-to-house today.
These three exhibits will be dedi-
Gated next. The Irish house dedica-
ton is scheduled for Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock. The Scottish
exhibit will be dedicated Sunday
afternoon at o'clock and the
French cottage at o'clock the
same afternoon. All attendance
records are expected to be broken
next weekend.
Miss Helen Flaherty, daughter
Of incorporation Patrick Flaherty,
arrived at Settlers Village today
to take over the Official duties of
hostess and custodian at the. Irish
cottage. Miss Flaherty will super
wise the installation of the furn-
ishings and decorations as they ar
rive this week, and will be glad
to answer all questions pertaining
to the exhibit after it is completed.
Work is also being speeded on
the Italian cottage which will be
dedicated on August IS, August
"a or on September LIST. The Ital-
ian tercentenary committee will
definitely decide on the dedicatory
date this week. Workmen are prac-
tically finished laying the, red tile
roof on the casa Italiano," as the
Italian cottage is called.
The Irish cottage is a replica of
the type of dwelling found in
County Sligo in Ireland. It is ex-
ceedingly attractive. Carpenters are
to work today to erect a neat
picket fence In front of the cottage.
The attendance over the week
end at Waterbury's exposition was
far in excess of previous records,
The village was jammed with visi-
tors saturday afternoon at the ded-
ication of the Lithuanian honse and
again on Sunday.
Although II mas peSu ANNOUNCED
several times that the general ad-
mission of 10 cents entities visitors
to inspect every exhibit at the set
Element, there are still visitors who
are under the impression that tick
cts must be bought to enter each
cottage. Officials at the exposition
wish to again call attention to the
fact that 10 cents is the only
charge asked of visitors. In other
words, one ticket, costing 10 cents,
admits visitors to all the exhibits.
The Irish tercentenary commit
tee will convene Thursday night
at the city hall Immediately after
the regular meeting of the Settlers
Village of Waterbury. Connecticut.
Inc. The Irish committee win then
perfect all plans for the dedication
of their cottage Saturday afternoon.
The complete program viii be an
nounced in the presss
II was announced at all masses
In the Catholic churches yesterday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
DAVID FANNICK POST
AUXILIARY TO MEET

Mrs. Joseph Reiner. president Of
David L. Fannick post auxiliary,
Jewish War Veterans, has called a
special meeting for Wednesday
night at 8 o'clock at the Roosevelt
lodge rooms on North Main street.
Plans for participation in the ma
tional convention at Saratoga
Springs will be discussed. All men,
bers of the auxiliary are urged to
attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

Edward j. Loughrain, president
the Irish-American social club,
today issued an appeal to the
members of that organization to
be present at Settlers Village ON
Saturday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock at which time the dedica-
ton ceremonies for the Irish
house at the Tercentenary set
Element will officially take place.
Members of the ladies auxiliary
to the Irish-American club will
also participate in the planned
activities.
The organizations received
formal invitation from Ex-May0r
Francis p. Guifoile, chairman Of
the committee and the appeal for
general tournout followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
WAR MEMENTos EXCHANGE

Omaha. Neb. (UP).-Charles W.
Lesh who received . German war
prisoners identification tag in ex-
change for q pack of American
cigarettes In the Meuse-Argonne
offensive in 1918, 10 handing the
tag back in exchange for = photo
Erarh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05
lA<zz~ My~4~E
Tuesday Morning Specials
ESTABLISHED 1855

Tuesday Morning Specials
Which Keep Us On The Jump
Closed At One O'clock
Mems shirts $1.55- for $3.50
formerly $500 each.
Mems pajamas $1.75 - for
$500 formerly $3.50 each.
Mems sports shoes $5.45 - from
$3.50.
Mems sports shoes $6.95 - from
$3.50.
Mems Knox and Dobbs straw
hats $1.OO.
Mems suits $24-from $50.
Misses Palm Beach suits $11.75
from $16.75.
Misses Flannel sports jackets
$3.75- from $500.
Misses knit suits $9.75 - from
$17.75.
Misses "Stetson" felt hats $3.50
from $500 - "Stetson" Pan.
amas $500.
Young mems two trousers sports
suits, up to size 38 for $16.75-
formerly $40 to SIS, in prep
Shop" Second Floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-05

Two peasants who set fire to a
barn on their collective farm be-
cauge they were opposed TO coIlec-
tirism. are reported 70 have been
executed at Moscow. Russia.