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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
Field Mass Tomorrow
 Tercentenary Event
Bishop McAuIiffe to Ociate in Tribute to French SOI
 ders of -Waterburians to Attend

While the eyes of the state are ccntered tomorrow on Danbury. where Most Reverend Maurice F. offlciate at field mass to com mcmorate, as part of the state tercentenary program. the two stops of Rochambeau's army in that town during the revolution, Waterbury can recall that 1t, too, has paid tribute to the French gen. eral and his gallant army. Though two few Waterburians know 1t, there stands fin East Farms ceme. rery a monument to two French soldiers who died here while marching with Rochambeau from Providence, R. I. to Yorktown. Va. In addition. the towns of Marion and Mlddlebury, through Rocham- beau led his army, also have mem orials to Rochambeau and his army, made possible through the efforts of late Waterburian, Dem his H. Tierney.
 March to Yorktown.
 After marching to Yorktown to Insure the victory of Washington and his army over Cornwallis and the English, Rochambeau led his army back to this state. While en. camped in Danbury, the soldiers participated in what was probably the first mass ever offered publicy in this state.
 The field mass at Danbury to- morrow Is the contribution of Dan- bury and Bethel Catholics to. the states tercentenary celebration. Many Waterburians will attend the service.
 Rochambeau and his army were encamped in Rhode Island when they were summoned to aid in the surrounding of the British at York town. On their journey, the French troops traversed Connecticut inland In June, 1781. On June 28 they encamped at French hill, in Marion. They passed then through Water- bury, and their next stop was Breakneck Hill, Middlebury.
 Monument Erected
 MT. Tlerney, who died in 1916, was active for years in securing the erection of memorials to Rocham- beau and his soldiers, who trav- elled more than 5000 miles to aid the colonies in their fight for inde- pendence. h 1902, at his own ex- pense, MT. Tierney erected a monu- ment at Breakneck Hill, in Middle bury. In 1912, the shaft at Marion was dedicated. In 1914, after a sub. scription campaign led by MT. Tier .,I, T. soldiers of Rochambeau was dedi- cated at East Farms cemetery.
 Priests from all parts of the dio-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
abor Unions Appeal to Factories to Favor Local Help
Speedy Aviation Mechanic Fined

Automobile speed may he comparatively slow when compared with that of an air. plane, but nevertheless, 60 miles an hour is too fast for a Waterbury street, decided Judge Edward Mascolo in. city court today. As . conse- quence Of that decision, Alfred Franccsclli, 20, of 135 Central avenue, TorrlngtOn, who said he Is an aviation mechanic at Brainard Field, Hartford, was fined @25 and costs, with 92O being rcmltted.
 DeEranccschi was arrested Sunday night by Patr0Imhn John CrOnln On Highland ave. nue, and notified to appear fin court. The policeman said that DcFrahccschl admitted going 45 miles an hour when halted by him.
 Today, DeFranceschI said he was going about 4O". He admitted . recent fine in COllinsvillc for violation of the motor vehicle laws.
 During the hearing DeFrans ccscll interrupted PatrOlman CrOnln to blurt out: You know you're lying now, Of- flcer."
 I think you're a little too frcsh," said the judge in im- posing the fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

bratcd at o'clock by Rev. Nell Doyle assisted by Rev. George Reilly. deacon and Rev. Joseph Rice, sub deacon. A musical pro- gram was rendered by Professor r. r. Harmon with William O'Brien as soloist, rendering Pa "Softy and Tenderly" after the mass and at the recessional Abide With Me-" Burial was in old St. Joseph's cemetery. The police es- cort was in charge of Sergeant Duggan with Motor Patrolman William Dwyer. The pallbearers were: Sergeants George Gooding and Luke Errico and Patrolman John Falvey, Charles McWeeney and Thomas Grady and Martin J. Bergin.
 The funeral of Salvatore Lom- bardo was held from tho home on Burton street this morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where 6 solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at 0 o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valdambrini as- sisted by Rev. Rocco Nadile and Rev. Edward Farrell. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with commit tai services by Father Nadile. The pallbears were: Jiacovino Salemi. Salvatore Lombardo, Giuseppe Lombardi, Carmelo Lantine, Mi. chaelangelo Lantini and Salvatore Ianfiorelli.
 The body of Patrick McGrath will arrive in this city about 1880 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Bur- il will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Michael Boccht- chic will be held tomorrow morns ing at 9 o'clock from the home, 36 Wall street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdos where n solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. olive Duiey Dimock, wife of Thomas Dimock, was held in tho Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, yester- day at 2 o'clock. Rev. pr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Epis- copal church, officiated. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery. The bearers were Earl Fisher, George Kurtz, Joseph Bender. Homer Wooster, Chris DeSchant and Francis Romaniello.
 Tho funeral of Dr. Patrick ]. McGrath, former resident of Wa terbury, who died at his home in Newark, N. J., Tuesday, will take place tomorrow morning. Ser- vices will be conducted at New ark and tho body will be brought to this city for burial, the com initial services taking place at 1880 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
No Cooperative Plan
 In Evidence Between
 EZRA, Manufacturers
,DevelOpes With Incipient Boom Here-Out. Of.TOwn Applicants Expected By Scores

ment superintendents usually have someone in mind when a vacancy occurs, perhaps a former employe. not necessarily on any of the re- lief lists, he said.
 Due to the widespread publicity of the past week in regard to the increase in business in Waterbury factories, employment agencies of the larger plants are said to be swamped with job seekers from nll sections of Connecticut and even from other states.
 Labor Shortage
 From various sources Q shortage of skilled labor has been reported during the past few weeks, and many of those applying for posi- tions from out of town are said to be experienced trade workers. Lo- cal labor groups, on the other hand, have repeatedly stated that any number of skilled workers are now among the ranks of the un- employed in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
States Testimony
 Completed To-day
Youth Accused of Attempting tO Run Down Policemen
 in Wild Auto Chase Pal Wounded

Trial of Anthony Urban. 20, on charges of assault arising from his alleged attempt to run down two policemen who tried to stop his car, continued into the afternoon before Judge Newell Jennings in superior court today. It was while fleeing from Patrolman Ernest Pa kurs demand to halt, that James Plungis, companion in the car with Urban, was struck by a bullet which lodged in his neck.
 The state rested it's case at 100 o'clock when court recessed with the understand that Urban would take the stand in his own defense in the afternoon.
 Policeman Testlfies
 Patrolman Pakul testified he was assigned to plain clothes duty in the west end last August 24th because of n6mber of breaks and thefts of gasoline from auto mobiles. He said he noticed a car with four occupants, two of whom he recognized as having po- lice records, cruise by. He fol- lowed 1t until 1t stopped on Frank street. He got out of the car and notified Francis Fruin who resides on the street, of the sus- picious actions of the car, which he said had circled the block and coursed down Frank street about five times.
 Two young men came from the car and were stopped by Officer Pakul and Mir. Fruin. While talk ing to the youths, the car from which they had alighted, started down Frank street and rushed by. Officer Pakul said he shouted to the driver to stop and stood in the middle of the road holdin gup his hand. The car shot past and the officer fired one shot into the air from his service revolver to try to scare the driver. When 1t failed to stop the car. the patrolman said heh emptied his gun after the speeding car. He and MT. Fruin he said, jumped into another car and pursued the wanted car.
 Narrow Escape
 The officer told of meeting Pa- trolman Michael Karpelman in the vicinity of Highland avenue and inauiring of him as to whether he had seen a car speed by. The of- ficer said he had narrowly escaped being struck himself. Later, the of- ficers with Motor Patrolman Jo- seph Lovallo and Thomas Bergin came upon Urband and Plungis. When Officer Karpelman took the stand, he graphically described his escape from the speeding ma chine. He said he blew his whistle, flashed his light and held up his hand. The driver of the oncoming car, uttered an an oath and warn ed the policeman to get out of the way, then swerved his machine to the gutter and sped by. The policeman said he jumped Just as the car swerved because he was a father of several children and did
 not want to leave them just then l The officer told of searching
 Urban's pockets. later when Urbar
 and Plungis- were discovered or
 Washington avenue.
 Punched First
 "I placed my hand fin his pocket and felt something sharp. jumped back quickly and Urban's hands went up as though he was going to strike me. I jumped back. put up my fists and let him have one ] in the eye"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
WORKERS DRIVEN OUT

Providence, R. l., Sept. 18-(UP) About 50 workers. including sev- cral girls, were driven out when flames from a case of celluloid scraps leaped up the rear of a four story building today, setting off the sprinkler system. The scraps, in q large packing case, were ignited by boys. Almost instantly. the flames shot up to the roof, firing window frames and the intense heat shat tering the panos. The building was occupied by jewelry manufactur- CT, and tool and die-making firms
 Damage was estimated at $7.500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
OBITUARY

LEE-Charles Haviland Lee died at the hombe of his daughter, Mrs. Earlis F. Case of 78 Capitol ave- nue early this morning. He was "A years of age and was native of Paterson, N. J. MT. Lee had been a resident of this city for 45 years, coming here from Seymour. He was employed by the Interna- tional Silver company until year ago. He was member of the Woodman of the World.
 MT. Lee Is survived by his wife, Stella Baker Lee; two daughters, Mrs. Warren H. Cooke of Greens boro, N. C., and Mrs. Earlis F. Case of this city, and three grand children.
 The funeral will be held on Fri ray afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. J. o. Todd officiating. Burial will be in Brookheld, Conn. Friends may call at the funeral homo on Thursday evening be- and 9 o'clock.
 OAKLEY-Mrs. Julia Oakley, a former resident of this city, died suddenly yesterday in sharon hos pital. She is survived by son. Da- vld Oakley of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. John Odell, of White Plains, N. Y.
 Funeral services will be held at the Valentine funeral home in Millertan, N. Y., tomorrow after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

Aroused by reports that out of town labor was seeking employ ment in the local factories, Water- bury labor leaders today were pre- pairing to actively oppose the in- Aux. Labor executives. it is re- ported, will urge manufacturers to adhere to . policy of recruiting help for the factories strictly from among the ranks of Waterburians now unemployed.
 Hundreds of men, many of them former factory workers, are avail able from the various relief agen- cies. 1t is pointed out. According fo the latest figures, the total number of persons being cared for by the three large agencies was e,993. Of this total the largest number was reported. by the Pub- lie Welfare department. which carried approximately 1900 per- sons for the month of August. The EZRA this week Is employing 300 persons and the Mutual Aid, in the report submitted Monday, list cd 793.
 No Agreement
 Repeated attempts on the part of relief officials to get factory executives to agree to a cooperative policy in reducing the number on relief have been fruitless. William M. Harris, EZRA and Mutual Aid executive told The Democrat to- day.
 Mr. Harris said the matter had been discussed on several occa- sions in the past and that no sat- isfactory adjustment had been reached. He added however, that there could be no doubt that the steady reduction shown by the Mutual Aid and EZRA over a pe- riod of several weeks might be largely attributed to the absorp- fion of labor by the factories. Less than two months ago there were more than 1000 persons on the Mutual Aid list.
 While there is apparently no question of discrimination against persons on the local relief rolls, manufacturers will not consent to be bound by an agreement giving such applicants preference.
 Explanation Withheld
 Asked whether any reason had been advanced by Waterbury fac tory heads for their refusal to ag- rec to take labor from the ranks of those on relief as help was needed, Mir. Harris answered in the negative.
 He believes, however, that the policy. employed by most factories of leaving the hiring of labor largely in the hands of department foremcn is responsible. Depart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
STAGE ASSOCIATION
 SUES BUS COMPANY

The $500 civil action of the Con- necticut Motor Stage Association, Inc. against the Danbury Inter- urban Bus Go. was withdrawn from the common pleas court docket to- day. The action was based on membership fees said to be due the plaintiff by tho defendant. Healey & Healey appeared for the plaintiff and Ives & Heating of Danbury represented the defend- ant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
AGREEMENTS FILED

The following compensation have been filed at the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch: Grey oil Co. and K & E Markets, Inc. and lily l.. Kramer, back injury, $21 weekly during dis ability; Apothecaries Hall Co. and Frank Potuski of 76 South Leonard street, strain, $9.S3 weekly; East ern Malleable Iron Co. and Walter Meleski of Naugatuck, spinal in- jury, $9.6O weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
CRUISE PICTURES
 SHOWN KIWANIANS

Motion pictures taken on a cruise from New York to California via the Panama Canal were shown today at the luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club at The Elton. The pictures were presented through the courtesy of the Grace Line and illustrated interesting scenes from Central and South American coun- tries. There will be a meeting of the board of directors of the club at The Elton tomorrow, 1t was an- nounced,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
$500 PER MONTH

New York, Sept. IS - (UP) - Mrs, Dorothy Browning Hood, adopted daughter of the late Ed ward w. Daddy Browning, today obtained permission in surrogate's court to draw $10,000 from her share of the $5.O00,0O0 estate to settle current obligations. She will receive hereafter $500 0 month un- til tho estate is settled. Counsel for Mrs. Hood said she was without funds and her husband, Clarence. of Dunn, N. C., is unemployed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

The officer later explained Ur-s ban said he intended to dig out the bullet from Plungis' neck with the fork. taken from the pocket in which the officer had had his hand. The case was expected t0 be completed this afternoon.
 Assistant States Attorney WI. liam E. Fitzgerald is prosecuting the case for the state and Attorney William K. Lawlor appears for Urban.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

 cese will attend the field mass to- morrow.
 Chaplains to the bishop will be the Rev. James l.. O'Brien, P. R., and the Rev. Edward J. Plunkett. The Rev. Lawrence F. Skelly, St. Joseph's church, will be celebrant, the Rev. Charles M. Kavanagh, St. Mary's>church, Bethel, deacon; the Rev. Ephrem Andraka, Sacred Heart of Jesus church, sub-deacon.
 The Rev. James E. Dargan, St.. Peters church, will be master of ceremonies, the Rev. Edmund j.. Barrett, St. Peter's thurifer and the Rev. John J. Graham, St. Joseph 8 and the Rev. Michael A. Malley, St.. Peters, acolytes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
Increase Announced
 In Naval Recruits

A substantial increase in the number of recruits for the United States navy to be taken from this vicinity during the next month was announced today at the local naval recruiting office in the post office building. The number this month will be 54, as compared with the last quota of 36. Recruiting off, cer George Brizius, requests all ap- plicants who have appeared at the office previously to return for fur ther information as soon as possi- ble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
DOG BITES GIRL

Helen Hodovanik, 6, of 121 Ben- eft street. was bitten in the leg by a. dog near her home last night. She was treated at St. Mary's hos pital.
 The dog was taken in custody by Dog Warden Coleman OLoughlin. Ownership of the animal is not known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

noon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the South Ansonia, N. Y., cemetery.
 FINGLETON Miss Mary Fingleton, sister of Mrs. Rather inc Gilfedder of PIP Willow street, died yesterday morning in New York city after brief illness. Miss Fingleton was @ former resident of this city and went to New York about 20 years ago.
 Besides Mrs. Gilfedder, she is survived by another sister, Mrs. Anna Fitzpatrick of Ireland and a brother, William Fingletop.
 The body has been brought to the Bergin Funeral Home, 29O East Main street, from where the funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Mar garet's church with 0 solemn high mass at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fun eral home after 2 = o'clock this evening.
 GEMINO-Salvator Gemino of Is Aetna street died this morning at his home after a brief illness. MT. Gemino was born In Italy and came to this country 50 years ago. He was a former employe of the Waterbury Clock company.
 MT. Gemino is survived by his wife, Colctte Nutela Gemino; four sons, Frank, Carl, Arnold and Frederick Gemino and five daugh- ters, Mrs. Jerry Mascoi. Mrs. Dan iel Gerardi, Louise, Josephine and Winifred Gemino, all of this city; one brother Charles of Newburgh, N. Y. and two sisters, Mrs. Nicho- laS Baron of this city and Mrs. c. Landi of Hamilton. Ohio.
 The funeral will be held from tho home at 8:30 o'clock on Fri day morning to St. Lucy's church where q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Bu- rial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
SMALL CRAFT WARNED

Miami, Fla, Sept. 1S.-(UP)-- Warnings for small craft were or-' dered displayed today from Savan-. nah. Ga, to New Bern. N. C.. as "a result of light tropical disturb ance, a 9:30 a. m. east advisory of the Miami weather bureau said to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
CIGARS STOLEN.

Two boxes of cigars made up the loot stolen by thieves who broke into q restaurant at 349 South Main street last night. The burg lary was discovered shortly after midnight by Patrolman William O'Dea. A board fin the rear door was ripped out, and the bolt inside then lOosened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
CARn 0F TIFANKs.

We wish to expresS our thanks to our many friends. ncighbors and Davis. Jr.. Post No. 1sB. American Legion, Auxiliary Unit to Davis Post: tho Icife-Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Waterbury Police Dept. for tho beautiful Noral trl- butes and the many acts of kind Issss asd ,Empathy sh9%n Ys % in our UT our beloved father, Casper s. DavIs.
 HIS CHILDREN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
DIED.

FINGLETON--In this city, Sept 17th 1895, Miss Mary Fingleton, of 272 Willow St. Funeral tomorrow morn- ing. at 8:30 o'clock. from Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main St. Burial in Calvary cemetery. GEMINO-In this city, Sept. 18th. 1885, Salvatore Gemino, of IS Aetna St. Funeral Friday morning, at 8.30 o'clock, firm IS Aetna St., to St. Lucy's Church. Burial in Call vary cemetery.
 LIcTr---In this city, Sept. 18th, 1885. tol Ave. Funeral Friday afternoon, nt 200 o'clock, from Alderson Flu neral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Brookfeld, Conn.,, cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
GARD OF THANKS.

We WIBh to thank OUT many relatives, friends, and neighbors es- pecially tho Automatic Screw Ma chine Dept. of Scoyill's for their kindness and sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement, tho death of our beloved father, Will liam Howard.
 MIR. and MRS. WILLIAM HOWARD.
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
MASSES.

months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated, Thurs day morning, at 500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of tho late Lillian 10. Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Riley Behan, wife of Patrolman James Behan was held from the home 1S6 Bridge street this morn- ing at S:30 o'clock to the Imma- culate Conception church where @ solemn mass of requiem was cele-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

The funeral of Miss Katherine German, formerly of this city, will be held from the Mulville Funeral home tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Immaculate Con- ception church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call after 6 o'clock today at the funeral home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of James R. Egan was held from tho home, POS Cher ry street. at 8:30 o'clock yesterday to the Church of the Immaculate Conception where a solemn high mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Bethel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

noon at o'clock. Burial will be in the South Ansonia, N. Y., cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-18

The funeral of Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart. daughter of the late Thomas M. and Catherine o'Grady shanahan,. of this city was held this morning at o'clock from the Convent of Our Lady of the Star, Saratoga Springs, N. r.. Burial will be in Albany, N. Y.
Evening star., 1935-06-21
TEMPORARY Jobs
TO Be CURTA|LED
Extra Work to Cease in
Several Units Unless
Funds Are Provided.

Expenditure Of all the Public Works
Administration funds allotted to them
will force several Federal Bureaus 10
curtail extra work they have been
carrying on for varying periods since
1888. Employees, engaged for these
specific projects only. will be released
One instance of this curtailment was
disclosed today when the Coast and
Geodetic Survey Bureau Of the De-
partment of Commerce gave notice to
about $500 temporary employees that
the emergency ALLEGATION has been ex-
hausted and that the work will cease
on July / unless new grants are made
by the Work Relief Administration.
Extra operations Of this bureau
have consisted of new surveys for
coastal navigation charts and interior
work in triangulation and leveling, Vt
was explained. These are regular func-
tions of the bureau, expanded only by
the availability of P. w. A. funds.
At the Work Relief Administration
it was said Federal projects such as
this one are eligible for new allotments,
but must be considered on the basis
of desirability. Some of them will
receive new sllotmentS. it was said
although continuity of the work is not
guaranteed.
Evening star., 1935-06-21
Jurors Excused
By Judge Hit
In Speeding Case
Six arrested for Traffic
Violations Might Be
Prejudiced, He Says.

A precedent was set in the jury
division of Police Court today when
Judge Issac r. Hit excused six men,
bers of the jury panel from service
in a third -offense speeding case when
they admitted to Assistant Corpora
tion Counsel Edward NJ. Welliver that
they, themselves, had at some time
been arrested for speeding. Welliver
insisted that anyone having been ar
rested for this offense might be
prejudiced In rendering decision.
The case was that Of Luther e.
Cline, former policeman and at
present employed as q bus driver by
the Capital Transit Co. 1t is alleged
by the Government that Cline's third
offense of speeding since the first Of
the year occurred while he was Ndriv-
ing a large bus on Pennsylvania
avenue.
Because the court excused the six
members of the panel, the body was
90 depleted it was necessary to go to
trial with only II persons on the jury.
This was agreed TO by counsel for
both sides.