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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
C Commissioner Lauds
 Police System Here
Harry Minor Tells St Joseph Holy Name Society De-
 pertinent Compares FavOrably With Any in State
BROOKLYN NEWS

Commissioner Harry J. Minor, head of the police and fire boards told members of St Joseph's Holy Name society study club last night that Waterbury's departments arc as well trained and as fine as can be found anywhere for a city of it's size. Commissioner Minor de- scribed several methods of crime. the causes and possible preven- tion. He said three-quarters of all brought before the courts were young men ranging between the ages of 16 and 22 and that in most cases the youths were really driv- en to the committal of their acts due to unemployment. These youths he said have practically ruined a notherwise useful life. They be- come habitual and wayward and with the passing of time are con sidered to be habitual criminals, spending most of their time in po- lice courts and jails.
 The speaker outlined the meth ods used in the capture of crimi- nals, mentioning the signal boxes, red light system and telephone. He told of the division of the depart IHeIlL dHu OL LilC WOIh WhiSAl 10 OA- pected to be ecompleted by each section.
 Priest Gives Talk
 Many phrases of Catholic action and social justice, leading to the formation of the league of decency were outlined by Rev Peter Karlo- his of St Andrews church, New Britain. Father Karlonis told of the progress accomplished since Pope Leo XIII advocated organ ization among the Christians. He said the spirit of brotherly love is an important part of the per- lection of the Catholic church and urged all present to encourage all Lithuanian men to enroll in the Holy Name society.
 Passion Play Planned
 Rev Adolph E. Gradech, chap lain, asked all members to work hard in preparation for the passion play, Sunday, Apriy 14. He also made an appeal to bring in new members.
 Appeals for greater member ship in the fife and drum corps and for complete equipment for both the senior and junior divisions were made by Directors John A. and John w. Stokes. The society voted to sponsor the musicians.
 To Buy New Drums
 It was stated that new snare drums would be purchased in addi- tion to huge and handsome bass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27

tained by Michael Mccormick came out on top at the conclusion of the bowling last week and each member of the team will be re- warded. Dick Whites team finished in second place while the team captained by Ed McGrath walked off with third honors. In the indi- vidual ranks, Walter Kenny will receive the prize for high single with the high three prize going to Mike Mccormick. Dick White had the highest individual average and high pinfall honors goes to Will liam Pryor.
 Most of the members of the com munity club minstrel are also memrners of the bowling league and a big night of entertainment is also listed for the evening" Among the soloists who will render selections Saturday evening are Ray Grady, John Howard and Ed Sullivan.
 This will mark the first event of this kind for the community club but they hope to make the event an annual affair. Due to the inter- est shown in the league the com- mittee has decided to bowl for seven more weeks after the ban quet is held.
 Card Party Tomorrow
 Chairman Joe Happy" Shea an nounced today that plans have been completed by the Washington Hill A. c. for their card party and fashion show which will take place tomorrow night at St. Francis par ish hall. Teams from all over the city and from Oakville, Water town, and Waterville have signi- fled their intentions of taking part in the event. The Irish-American club has announced that they will have two and probably three teams ready for action tomorrow night.
 Whist, forty-five and bridge will be played and the fashion show will take place from the stage in the upstairs of the hall where the women will play, with the men us- ing the lower part of the hall to decide who is who when it comes to playing forty-five. &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
No Irish Lottery
 t'Stubs" Held Here
State Police Probing Reports of MisapprOpriaton of
 Receipts Bogus Statesmen Active in Swindle

that had apparently been sold. The receipts, however, were not sent to Ireland. The lord mayor be- gan an immediate investigation, and promised full help to the state police.
 Waterbury probably purchased more tickets on the Irish sweep stakes than any other city in the state, and it is believed that a good part Of the tickets sold here, each bought for $2.50, were coun- terfeit. The Democrat, in re- vealing two weeks ago that many fake treasury balance tickets were on sale here, also disclosed that counterfeit sweep tickets were being distributed. Interruptions salesmen about the state sold both real and bogus tickets but failed to forward the stubs and the money to Ireland.
 Tickets Held Up
 The tickets for the Italian and Canadian sweepstakes were held up at the postoffice here when it was discovered that they were ad- dressed to persons in Canada uRdlIlSI WAOlA AIduo OloSio ANu been issued.
 The local postoffice also has a record of the many persons in Ireland against whom fraud or ders have been issued, but nc mail was found in the local post office addressed to these persons. Sellers of sweepstakes tickets in America are usually given at least d dozen addresses in Ireland to which they can forward stubs and money. These addressed are changed each year to make it diff ficult for the postal department to secure information quickly enous h to issue fraud orders before each sweep drawing.
 It is estimated that at least sev- cral thousand tickets on the Irisn sweeps were disposed of in this city, but there is no way of know ing how many of these tickets were genuine. Yesterdays draw ings in Dublin failed to bring forth any winners from Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
WATERBURY FOLKS
 WIN ACCIDENT SUITS
Sought Damages of $42,= 800 for Injuries in Post
 Road Crash

After being on trial for half a day, the three civil actions of An thony Lucian, Daniel Genovese and Myrtle Paige, all of Waterbury, against Mrs Ellen Hadley of Plain- field, N. H. and Louis Williams of Bridgeport were settled out of the common pleas court yesterday af- ternoon. Trial of the suits, claim ing a total of $42,500 was started yesterday morning before Judge Miles F. McNiff.
 The three plaintiffs were riding in Genovese's car, driven by Geno- vese when it was struck by the Hadley car, operated by Williams on the Boston Post road near Branford, Aug 12, 1884. Lucian, who claimed $25,000 damages. was the most seriously injured. sustain ing q fractured skull. Genovese claimed $10.O00 for injuries includ- ing q fractured nose and Miss Paige asked $7,500 for a fractured jaw and permanent scars on the face.
 Attorney William B. Fitzgerald adn Attorney Joseph A. Neagle represented Lucian and Miss Paige, Attorney Charles R. and Attorney Frank J. Summa appeared for Genovese. Woodhouse & Schofield of New Haven represented the de- fendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
|PLAYLET PLEASES
 SCHOOL CHILDREN
Park Road Youngsters Greet Friends From
 Fairyland

Pupils of grades 5 and present ed a playlet yesterday at Park road school in which characters from children's books mingled in the greatest of good fellowship, Alice in Wonderland rubbing el- bows with such famous personal ities as Tom Sawyer, Cinderella, the Pied Piper, Peter Pan, Robin son Crusoe and Hans Brinker. The scenery was constructed and paint ed by members of the class under the direction of their teacher, Miss Gertrude M. Lawlor.
 The scene was the room of King
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27

Ruth Brizzie of sS Hickory street, Waterbury Catholic high school freshman, won first prize yesterday in the spelling bee broad cast over station WATR. Second honors went to Antoinette Marco chi, of 286 Hamilton avenue, also a freshman at Waterbury Catholic high school; and third place to Rose Marsilli, 12 Wolcott street, Sacred Heart high school fresh man.
 Other contestants included Betty Healey, 52. Madison street, 7th grade, St Francis Xavier; Margaret Moriarty, 116 Southview street, 7th grade, St Francis Xavier; Dorothy Kendrick, 60 Lounsbury street, 7th grade, St Francis Xavier; Helen O'Donnell, 998 Baldwin street, Eth grade, St Francis Xavier; Anna Amodeo, 162 Charles street, Dug gan, Eth grade.
 Anna Genevese, 84 Barnes street extension, Driggs, 9th grade; Geor- gette Jabren, 56 Lounsbury street, 5th grade, Washington school: Peter Marsili, 12 Wolcott street, Sacred Heart high school fresh man; Beatrice Perreault, 25 Stew art avenue, St Anne's, 7th grade;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
PHYSICIAN'SCAR ROBBED OF TIRES

Charged with stealing new spare tires from two automobiles, Joseph Sortino, IS, of 274 Walnut street, and George DiMeo, 20, of 65 Field street, were ordered to appear for hearing Tuesday in city court after arraingnment today. Both lads fur nished bonds of $200.
 The two were arrested yesterday afternoon by Lieut.. Detective Mat thew Balanda and Detective John Calvin, after the detectives had made an investigation since Sun day.
 The cars stripped of the tires be- longed to Dr. Isacco DeLuise of Bank street and Edward Webb of 80 Delaware avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27

drum unon which will be inscribed "St Joseph's Holy Name Society," Waterbury Connecticut" The corps will meet in the parish hall at 7:30 this evening for drill.
 John Kairis presided over last nights meeting and all outstafid- ing committees rendered favorable reports.
 c. o. P. Club Meets
 Twenty-eight new members were received into the newly or- ganized Lithuanian Republican club at meeting at Republican head quarters last night. Plans were outlined for card party and dance at headquarters April 5. Brief talks were given by Floyd Rasmus- sen and Atty George Crocicchia.
 Card Party
 Members of the Children of Mary sodality of St Joseph's parish will sponsor card party at the parish hall, Friday evening, April 5. II isexpected that large attendance will be present. There will be many prizes offered and refresh mentS served,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27

No letters believed to contain tickets for the Irish Sweepstakes were held up at the Waterbury post office, 1t was stated this morn- ing by Postmaster James T. Kelley. The only local connection with the confiscation of sweepstakes mail was the discovery two weeks ago ot more than 100 Canadian and Italian sweep tickets. These were held at the postoffice when they were found to have been mailed to "blacklisted" addresses, and are still held here pending investiga- tion by the postoffice department. Police Investigate
 State police last night informed Lord Mayor Alfred Byrne of Dub- lin, who was at Bridgeport, that they had confiscated more than 400 books of stubs" for tickets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
Catholic High Girl
 Wins Spelling Honors
Miss Ruth Brizzie Captures Laurels in WATR-Demo.
 crat's Semi-Weekly Radio Contest

Bernice Baker, 51 Catherine ave- nut, Sacred Heart, 7th grade; Charles Largay, IA Buckingham street, Driggs, Sth grade; and Blanche Ayotte, A Laval street, St Francis Xavier, 9th grade.
 The semi weekly contest, held under the auspices of station WATR and The Democrat will continue tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
BOWLING BANQUET
 SATURDAY EVENING
Washington Park League to Celebrate Seasons
 Success

The Washington Park Communi- ty club mems bowling league will celebrate the closing of their first year on the alleys with a banquet at the Old Seven Grill on Hamilton avenue Saturday night. Attorney Vincent Scully will be toastmaster of the affair which is being ar ranged by James Kelliher, who Is chairman of the bowling league.
 Prizes will be awarded to indi- viduals and teams who walked off with the honors. The team cap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
Future Promotions of Public School Teachers Jeopardy
BATES DEBATING
 TEAM VISITS HERE

Dr Henry J. stettbacher, presi- dent of the local Bates Alumni as- sociation, will preside at meeting of the Naugatuck Valley group fo-s night at 61 Church street when the Bates college debating team will be guests of the Waterbury group. The Bates men. K. Gordon Jones, Wall ter J. Norton and Bond M. Perry, are on a debating tour which in-, cludes colleges from New Jersey to Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
HOUSE OF MAGIC
 LECTURER CHOSEN

A most spectacular demonstra- tion of modern miracles" will be presented in the "Househ of Ma gic" scheduled for Buckingham hall next Friday and Saturday. Chairman Arthur DuBois reports that this years program has many features such as the Casey Jones smal lengine that responds to the human voice and the Dolls House Piano" that makes more sound than a cathedral organ.
 The lecturer this year will be Oliver Ajer whose witty remarks added greatly to the enjoyment of last years "House of Magic" pro- gram. Preceding the demonstration from TAO to eahc evening there will lbe an organ recital by Arthur Rogers, 7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
State Requirements Effective In 1887
 Blow To Ambitious
posed Measure. Local Teachers Sense Danger-Ex- perience of Vets Discounted By Proposed Ruling

tention to the fact that the las three year classes from the norma schools will be in 1895 and tha from that time on there will b only four year graduates.
 A recent press statement signe, by Dr E. w. Butterheld, secretar. of the state board. contains tn following paragraphs:
 "In June, 1895, We shall
 graduate large classes at the
 normal schools and teachers
 colleges. The class in 1886,
 however, will be very small.
 After that there will be the
 regular classes of four-year
 graduates. This means that
 new teachers will be plentiful
 next fall and scarce the fall
 after. It is possible for nor
 nal school graduates while
 teaching to us about five sum- rners and gain one year toward
 the desired degree. To- gain
 two years in this way requires
 prolonged devotion.
 "We propose, therefore, to
 admit to each normal school
 and to the teachers college
 next fall if applications are
 sufficient in number, special
 class of experienced teachers
 whose preparation was two
 years of normal school work.
 These can work off one of
 their two years at once, and
 the other year in series of
 summer sessions. This will be
 the last opportunity for two-
 year graduates to secure
 three-year graduation. Two
 hundred competent teachers
 should accept this opportu-
 nity,"
 The statement urges that leave of absence be granted to "certa: of you teachers who can afford th expense of an additional years o study" and that these teachers D assured that their positions vii await them at the close of thi studious year.
 Legality Questioned
 While there Is no information given on the new regulations Ii tHlS UT SuccceuiHS dNHouHceHSHl by the state board, 1t is believe that such recommendations are is sued in order to give teachers som preparation for the change. It 1 said also that teachers now on tn waiting list who have never beel regularly employed must study fur ther to receive appointments i they have not been made bcfor 1897.
 The question of whether tn state board of education has no overstepped it's authority has bee raised by the State Teacher Asso citation. it has been learned ol good authority. The association said to be making an investiga ton of the entire subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Members of the Waterbury Mo- torcycle club will attend gather ing sponsored by the A. M. A. in Bridgeport tonight. The Water bury delegation will leave from Donovan's on Hamilton avenue at 7 o'clock. At recent meeting Ed ward Vanasse was elected secretary and the club charter was closed with 2l members,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
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 ESTABLISHED 1885
Girls:
ESTABLISHED 1883

Listen: Here's 4 Finger Tip Jacket M 4 T1co Piece Suit, Man Tailored To The Queens Taste, In Glorious Patterned Fabrics For Oply s10=se
 You'll marvel at the style-the smart tailoring - the distinctive style, fit and fascinating lines of these 'Gadabout' suits.
 You'll marvel at the price of $19.5O-to think so much value could be tailored into these beau tiful fabrics, ready for you to walk. out with, for less than twenty dollar bill.
 Just to top off these "Gadabout" suits at $19.5O- our tailors have achieved . master stroke in "Gadabout" man tailored top coats at $19.5O that's treat to your good taste.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston. March 27 UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Fair tonight. Thursday increasing cloudiness with slowly rising tenn perature, followed by occasional rain this afternoon or night.
 Conecticut- Fair and continued cool tonight. Thursday partly cloudy and unsettled at night and slightly warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
PROFIT IN MULES

Smith Center, Kan-(UP)-In 1914 Frank Wurster paid $125 for span of tyo-year-old mules. On Feb 12, 1885, he hold the 23-year- old team for $150.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27

Curly Q's palace and the cast of characters included: Betty Bristol, James Poison, Dolores Bouley, Henry Blansfield, Jackie Price, Ethel Bearz. Kenneth Betts, Rich- ard Tracy, Barbara Ruda, William. Pierriello, Murlyn Beck, Drusilla Ford, Arlene Cooke, Robert Me- Donald and Fred Loehmann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
EVENTS OF INTEREST
TODAY Meeting of Kiwanis club. WinOna Rcbckah lodge meeting.
 Waterbury Veterans Coun- cil. Worden's Minstrel Show. Myrtle Temple, Pythian Sisters.

March 2S-Annual reunion. Sta. e Armory, of 304th Infantry associa- ton.
 March 28-Colby Alumni-Alum- nae meeting-dinner for President Franklin Johnson at Waterbury club. | March 2S--Dessert Bridge and Hobby Exhibit in Davenport hall. | March 28-Cake sale at How land Hughes by Sigma Alpha Tau sorority.
 March 28-Prof Luccock of Yale. First church. evening.
 March 29-Ladies' Aid Sample carnival at First M. D. church.
 March 28-Ladies pinochle at Concordia hall.
 March 3O-Grand novelty dance at Concordia Hall.
 March 3O--43d anniversary of the Odin Benefit.
 March S1--Symphony concert orchestra at Second Congregational church,
 March 31-Chi Alpha Sigma semi formal dinner dance at Bar ncy Rapps.
 March al--Chi Alpha Sigma I Royale in West Haven. | March Sl-Theodore Roosevelt lodge, K. of F., dance. Waverly inn.
 APRIL
 April 2-Mrs George Morgan to sing. Women's club concert. April liking Tuts Wedding at Mt. Olive A. NJ. l.. Zion church 1 April 4-Rev John M. Moore at First church. evening. 1 ApriI 5-Second CongreEat tional Church Players in Presenting | Polly.
 April 8-Women's G. o. P. card party at Women's club.
 April 0-Annual luncheon. Wo. mems club.
 April S-N. E. o. P. Grand lodge Reception.
 April fO-Concert. Connecticut Union Swedish Singers. K. of P. hall.
 April f1-IndustriaI Foremen's association meeting at YMCA.
 April 11--Dean Potter at First church. evening. April l3--St. Georges day.
 April f3-St Georges day ban l Iuct at Central "" by Sons of St | George. Hawthorn lodge.
 April 14--St Joseph's Holy Name society. Passion Play.
 April 15-Community concert. Paul Althouse. tenor. April 2O--Emanon Club Easter trolic at Central Y. NJ. c. 4.
 April 23- Waterbury Catholic | High Alumnae dance at Waverly Inn.
 April 27--Collegians cabaret a4 Central Y ballroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-27
ELKS A PEST

Astoria, Ore-(UP)-Elk were so numerous in Clatsop county that the circuit court was asked to declare an open season to kill off a sizeable percentage of them.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12

The District was given another
congressional run around" today
with the disclosure the House Dis
trict subcommittee which has been
studying possible sites for a mod
ern airport here has been forced
to delay action on its report.
Reports that the subcommittee
decision would be made known
tomorrow when the House District
Committee meets had emanated
from official sources for the last
week. It developed today, how
ever, that pressing legislative mat
ters of national moment have oc-
cupied the attention of the mem
bers of the subcommittee, with the
result that the airport study has
been shelved again.
More Delays Loom
Thus the nine-year-old struggle
by the District to obtain con.
gressional sanction for an airport
is thwarted again, with the pros
poets of more inspection tours,
more hearings, and more con-
gressional powwoWs, before the
measure is acted on by the sub.
committee.
Members Of the subcommittee,
headed by Representative Jen-
nings Randolph (D.) of West Vir-
ginia, have made tours Of inspec.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
District Airport Action
Delayed Once More

tion including the sites at Gravelly
Point. Washington Airport and
Benning Road area. It was learn
ed today the committee has
another site to be inspected be-
fore any recommendations are
made.
Even if an airport site is def
nitely recommended by the sub
committee, and then by the full
House District Committee, and
then passed by the House, the
measure also must be adopted by
the Senate before any action can
be taken toward actual construc
ton of the air base.
Promises Scant
Members of the subcommittee
were cautious today in making
promises of action in the imme-
diate future.
Almost every civic and trade
body in Washington has argued
vigorously in defense of Gravelly
Point as a suitable location for
Washington's modem municipal
airport. Frederic A. Delano, chair
man of the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission, has
given his support to the Gravelly
Point site and has outlined for
the committee a 1O-point program
on why it should be chosen.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
DC. INCOME TAX.
BILL OFFERED

A District income tax law is pro
vided in bill introduced in the
House today by Representative
Henry Ellenbogen (D.) of Penn
sylvania.
The bill exempts from payment
Of the proposed income tax indi'
vidual incomes of less than $4,000
a year. The present Federal tax
system would be used as a frame.
work in setting up the District tax
program, Mr.. Ellenbogen said.
Under the bill, District taxes
would be graduated on an
ascending percentage scale Of the
income tax paid to the Federal
Government. For example, per-
sons with incomes between $4,000
and $4,000 would be obliged,
under terms of the proposal, to
pay the District 10 per cent of
the amount paid as Federal
income tax.
The bill was referred to the
House District Committee for
consideration.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
S|ROV|CH URGES
SECURITY FOR
U.s.. S.WORKERS
Omnibus Bill Is Explained BY
N. Y. Representative at
Employees Meeting

"It is the privilege-nay, the
duty-Of the Government and
of Congress to protect the eco
nOmic security of Federal en-
ployes by providing adequate
wages and adequate conditions
that will conform to a decent
American standard of living.
Thus spoke Representative
William I. Sirovich. of New York,
last night as he addressed more
than 1000 Government workers
in the auditorium of the new
Department of Labor Building.
Speaking under the auspices OF
the American Federation of Gov
ernment Employees. DR.. Sirovich
reiterated his intention of con-
tinuing the platform of increased
Civil Service benefits that he has
sponsored for 10 years.
Bill Explained
He devoted a considerable part
of his address to explaining the
omnibus measure on which hear
ings are being held by House
Civil Service subcommittee.
The Representative 1auded E.
Claude Babcock and Col. Charles
T. Stengle, officials of the EN-.
ployes' organization, saying that
during his career he has never
seen two more devoted represen-
tatives of the Government work
ers' cause"
Outlining the principles of his
omnibus measure, the speaker
stressed its non-competitive exam
nation feature for emergency
workers, optional retirement bene-
fits, extension of classification
and establishment of a board Of
appeals for the rank and file.
Ratings Assailed
The New York legislator slashed
at the efficiency ratings, saying:
"They are abOminable and
damnable and should be done
away with. I am glad to be able
to say that DR.. L. J. O'ROurke,
of the Civil Service Commission,
has said he will cooperate with
me i'm abOlishing them. How
can anyOne-with the aid Of al
zebra, astronomy, and a dozen
other sciences, say one man is
worth $3.50 per cent and anOth-
er 99.89 per cent?"