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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
TWENTY SELECTED
 FOR JURY SERVICE
Twelve to Be Chosen to Serve During Civil Crim-
 inal Session of Court

A panel of 20 men has been summoned to appear in superior court next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock to serve as jurymen for both criminal and civil business panel was drawn by George H Freeman, clerk of the superior court. during a recent trip to the superior court at New Haven.
 From the 20 men notified to ap- pear Tuesday, will be drawn pam el of 12 to hear the issues in three criminal cases in which jury trial was claimed by the accused when they were arraigned last Tuesday Ire first case to be tried Tuesday will be a criminal case.
 The panel selected to report Tuesday includes the following men whose towns are also named Ansonia, Robert Love, ST and Charles s. Buck; Beacon Falls, George Simpson and John J. Sriith; Bethany, W. Irving Futile ard Sherman P. Woodward {; Cheshire, Samuel A. Hale and Charles c. Hall; Derby, Robert o. Stevens and Irving N. Spencer; Middlebury. Eldridge Nichols and Irving Whitaker; Naugatuck. Frank G. ArendholZ and George F. Fellows; Prospect, Clifford Wal lace and George Cowdell; Seymour, Oliver Adams and Frank Hop wood; Wolcott, Charles Futile and Harvey Horton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
Impressive Program
 For Flag Dedication
Italian Brotherhood, Auxiliaries Sponsor Ceremonies
 Tomorrow at Buckingham f1all-Guest Speakers

administration. Since then hun dreds of young men joined the ranks and two years ago a Junior branch was organized in which the young men could satisfy their de- sires in the line of clean sports.
 A year ago the Women's Auxil- iary was formed which proved equal in accomplishments and in fact has further spurred the pro- gress of the mems groups.
 Tomorrow, with ceremonies un- rivaled in the history of Italian American societies, the Fratellan- ga will dedicate it's new flags. There will be large delegations from most of the local Italian American societies and clubs in the city.
 The program includues the giv. ing of the oath to many men, and women who are joining the mems and women's branch. The young men, and women groups will have charge of the initiation ceremonies with a group of women participat- ing in uniforms. A dance will be held in the evening commencing at 8 D. m., with Di Pietro's or- chestra furnishing the music.
 The Program
 President John De Pastino, Mas ter of Ceremoneis--
 l. March by Band.
 2. Passing of colors of guest soci-
 cites directed by Anthony Le-
 pore.
 . 3. Star Spangled Banner and Royal
 Italian March by band. {. (a) Parade of Sisterhood and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
SisterllOOd

chairman; Peter De Leo, assistant vice-chairman: Joseph De Luca, secretary and John Sforza as treas- urer, announces the completion of plans for the dedication of the American and Italian flags of the society at the erBuckingham hall to- morrow afternoon, commencing at 2:30 D. m.
 Organized on August 1st. 1916, for the purpose of promoting the harmony and unity among the Ital. ian societies of Waterbury and of all the Italians, the FratellanZa Italiana has enjoyed distinguished reputation within the city and throughout the state and country.
 The society was founded by a group of men headed by the late Frank De Eco. Thirteen of the original founders are still living and active members. They are An- thony Cristillo, Rocco Cretella, John Cerulli, Gennaro Di Vita, Fe- liciano Di Blasi, ,Filippo Di From 20, Giosue Di Mello, Angelo Maria De Leo, Domenic Ferraro, Angelo Gam bino, Andrew Penta, Leopoldo Ruggiero, Savino Ricciardello. Past presidents who are members are Angelo Maria De Leo, Agostino Agostini and Arcangelo Cimaglia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
More Road Jobs Put
 Up For Bids To-day
Total IS Mes-Macdonald Adds Ten Projects tC
 Dozen Already Announced This Month

plicated with respect to construc- tion are the projects requiring 2 1-2 miles of rolled gravel and l 1-3 miles of waterbound macadam on two roads in Newtown; and 2-3 miles of rolled gravel and 1-3 of a mile of waterbound macadam on nine sections of road in Orange The bridge will be built over Black Hall river on route No. 156 (shore road) in Old Lyme.
 Sealed bids on all ten projects will be received from contractors at the office of the State Highway department in the State Office Building. Hartford, until 2:00 p. m. on Monday. October 2.
 The work announced by Commis- sioner Macdonald today is briefly described as follows:
 U. S. Public Works Project.
 Town of Groton: About 11,S66 feet of reinforced concrete pave- ment on the Long Road, U. s. route No. 1.
 City of Middletown: About 3,670 feet of rolled gravel and sheet asphalt on reoinforced concrete base on the Main street extension.
 F. k. A. Public Works Projects.
 Town of Clinton:, About 1,434 feet of waterbound macadam on the "Causeway"
 Town of Newtown: About 13,- 615 feet of rolled gravel on the Riverside road and about 6,810 feet of waterbound macadam on the Botsford Hill road.
 State Projects.
 Town of New Milford: Drainage relocation on route No. 25 at the Bostwick property.
 Town of Old Lyme: A 30-foot clear span concrete birder bridge and about 1895 feet of rolled gravel approaches at Black Hall river on route No. 156.
 Town of Berlin: About 6,200 feet of rolled bank run gravel on Edgewod road.
 Town of Brookfield: About 10,- 513 feet of rolled bank run gravel on the Stony Hill road.
 Town of Orange: About 1850 feet of waterbound macadam and about 14,284 feet of rolled bank run gravel on nine sections of road.
 Town of Woodbury: About 7.290 feet of rolled bank run gravel on the Soucy and swamp roads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21

Ten new highway projects, call ing for the improvement of nearly Is miles or road surface, the build- ing of one bridge, and drainage work, were announced today by High Commissioner John A. Mac. donald for a contract letting on October '. These new jobs bring the number of projects announced by the commissioner during the month of September, to date, to a total of 22. These undertakings in- volve 28 1-2 miles of paving and other surface improvement, two bridges, and miscellaneous work.
 Two of the new projects in the October letting come in the new federal category known as United States Public Works Projects, two are classed as Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Projects, and two more are regular state jobs. The remaining four are two road jobs to be financed Vn- der the Town Aid Act of 1881.
 Biggest of the new jobs is that involving the paving with rein forced concrete of slightly more than two miles on U. S. Route No l Hong Hill road) in the town of Groton. More lengthy but less com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
MATTATUCK GROUP TO SEEK MEMBERS

Grand officers of the organiza- ton were guests last night at the meeting fo Mattatuck commandery, United Order of the Golden Cross at Mechanics hall. An entertain ment program under the direction of Mss Raphaele Laviana followed the business meeting. Mrs. Cath erine Earl was named chairman of a membership drive which is to begin Nov. Is and Mrs. Walter Johnson was appointed chairman of 8 committee on arrangements for an entertainment program to be given at the next meeting.
 Visiting officers last night were: Burrus Bradford of this city. grand commander; Herbert W. Adams of Hartford, grand keeper of rec- ords; w. A. Dobson of Bridgeport, grand treasurer: Albert Snavely of New Haven, supreme herald: Mrs. Betty Matt of Meriden, grand war den of inner gate; Mrs. Walter J. Oldroyd of Waterbury, grand war den of outer gate; and Mrs. Lil- lian Potter of Bridgeport, first su- preme representative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21

Domenic Barbieri, Nicola Beccia. Michael Giusto, Patrick Porto, Am gelo Possemato. Miss Louise Meo Roland Ruggiero and Mrs. Minnie Walsh, '
 All those taking part in the pro- gram are members of the society, while most of the speakers are either members of the society or of the Italian.American Fedora ton. Attorneys Pasquale De Cicco, Carmine Cipriano. and George Cro- cicchia. Miss Mary DeMatteo and Miss Louise Meo are members of the educational committee of the society.
 Committees
 The arrangement committee in- cludues the following besides the foregoing: from Senior branch: Qioacchino Morini, Angelo Cimag- lia. Costantino Marone, William Nardozzi, Antonio Genova, Dom- enic Flammia. Nicola Perugini, An gelo Gambinoo. Thomas Fibre. An thony Mole. Anthony Finelli, Mi- chael Monzillo, Giro Valentino, An gelo Maria De Leo, Joseph Retruc- clone, John Izzo, Nicola A1bino. Vincenzo Paolino, Thomas Cola santo, Roland Ruggiero.
 From the Italian Sisterhood Branch: Mrs. Joseph PernatoSEi President Mrs. Domenic Barbieri Vice president and Julia Jannetty, Sylvia Perrillo. Lucia 'Mataraxzo, Joseph Iacovino, Nella Capocchi, Elsie Perillo. Theresa Barbieri, Lil- Han Ranando, Lena >Alessandro, Mrs. Thomas Barbieri, Mrs Joseph inc Cesariello, Fannie De Fran cesco, Phyllis Esposito. Laura Mag ze, Julia Capocchi, Olympia Giam- pietro. Lucy DiLeo Mrs. Mary Mucci, Mrs. Archie Gizxi, Mrs. Lucy Gizze. Cristina De Cicco, Mrs. George Crocchicia, Mildred Iau- nitto. Anna Daddona, Bottle Le- one, Mary DisStasio, Mrs. Fred erick Paiomba, Mrs. A. Agostini and Laura Mucciaro, Lillian Ram ando.
 Junior Italian Brotherhood. Pe- ter De Leo, President, Anthony Lepore ice President, Michael Stol- fl past president and Louis Giam- pietro, Domenic Liberatof4 Ralph Belloise, Michael Distasio. Albert Mucci and Albert Laporta,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 GOVERNOR CROSS
State Committee of Young Democrats to Banquet
 in Bridgeport Tonight

John F. Robinson of this city wil lbe the master of ceremonies tonight at the Hotel Stratfield in Bridgeport, when banquet is ten- dered Governor Wilbur L. Cross. The affair is being sponsored by the Young Democrats of Connecti- cut. MT. Robinson is state presi- dent of the Young Democrats.
 It is likely that the Young Democrats will urge Governor Cross to consider taking the guber- material nomination once more. Whether or not he will announce his intentions tonight is matter of doubt.
 The principal speaker at to- nights gathering will be Attorney Francis Wickhem of Sioux Falls, s. D., a district attorney. Attorney Wickhem was recently elected na- tional president of the Young Democrats of America
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
WOMAN OPERATOR
 ON STAND TODAY

Patrolman Anthony Fibre testi- fled in city court that on Sept. 9th, after arresting Mrs. Jane Altman, 3S. of 330 East Main street, on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. he allowed the wo:nan to drive the car to police headquarters. Under questioning. the policeman said that the wom- ans driving on the way to the sta- tion was 'all right" and that she got there without mishap.
 Only the states testimony was heard in the case today, the de- fense securing a continuance till Monday after the state has pre- scented it's witnesses.
 Mrs. Altman was arrested at the Intersection of West Main and WSl- low street, a few minutes after a ca- owned by Isadore Dibner had been struck on Kingsbury street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
LEASE PRODUCED IN STILL PROBE

U. s. Commissioner Harry Krasow yesterday reserved de- cision in the case of pr. Clifford J. Hill. local dentist, and Burton W. Snagg, his brother-in-law and prominent resident of South Wa terbury. who are under federal cha. ges as result of the discov- cry of a 400-gallon still in a barn on Dr. Hilrs property on Pied mont street extension.
 4-t the hearing. Dr. Hill pro- duced a lease. drawn up by Attor- ney John Membrino, which rented the barn at $25 a month to John Lamontine of New Haven.
 Federal agents and local police found the still after q raid last week. The still was in full opera ton at the time. though no one was inside the barn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
False Alarm Menace
 Here May Be Curbed
Menace to Our Community Says Acting Chief Cava-
 naugh-Jokers Caught in Act to Be Prosecuted

False alarms aren't a joke; they are 8 real menace to our com- munity,". declared Acting Chief Thomas Cavanaugh of the fire de- partment today in announcing the beginning of a vigorous campaign against those who take delight in sending in false calls. we have the cooperation of the police depart ment", the acting chief said, and we're going after this evil with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21

Many Italian-American citizens who are at the head of other Ital- societies belong to the society as we'll as many pro- fessional and business men and women of the city.
 First Unit
 The society was among the first units of the local italian American Federation of Societies and Clubs, which has become model orEani- zation throughout the country and has banded together the most ac. tive Independent Italian-American societies and clubs in the city.
 The most notable progress has been made within the past five years since its present president. John De Pastinos took over the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21

The committee on arrangements of the Italian Brotherhood (Fretel- lanza Italiana) and its auxiliaries. the Italian Sisterhood and Junior Italian Brotherhood, headed by Agostino Agostini as chairman. Miss Mary DeMatteo, assistant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
THEIR THIRD CRASH

Westbury, N. Y.. Sept. 21. (UP) The pink-shirted Greentree rid. CTS, twice finalists in the past de- sade but never champions. get their third crack at the American open polo title on international field today when they meet Aurora in the final round.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
AUTO FIRE

A car owned by John Migalti caught fire on the Middlebury road shortly after T o'clock this morn- ing. Firemen of Engine 8 quickly subdued the blaze. which was due to short circuit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
FLYERS TO GIVE
 DANCE TONIGHT
Holy Name Members SpOn= s0r St. JOseph's Event;
 L. l. p. Plans Bake
BROOKLYN

A monster dance will be held at St. Joseph's hall tonight under the auspices of St. Joseph's Holy Name society fife and drum corps. The finances will be turned over to the travelling fund.
 The dance will be given in the nature of fall novelty affair and the hall will be attractively dec ortaed. Special lighting effects will be used.
 St. Ann's Society
 St. Ann's society of St. Joseph s church will sponsor a card party at the parish hall the latter part of October. Plans for the event are being arranged by a committee consisting of Mrs. John Delinks, Mrs. Anthony Brozalunas and Mary Adomaitis.
 Members of the Lithuanian club at 103 Green street have been mak- ing preparations for clambake at Lithuanian park at Lakewood on September 29th. The committee in charge includes Bronis Seredinckas, Michael Krugelis, Anthony Laz- udushds, JohH OIdHtds anu SooePH Stepanaitis.
 League Opens
 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name societies bowling league opened at St. Joseph's alleys last night with fifty men participating. Rev. Michael J. Lynch. pastor of the parish. rolled the first ball.
 James Tyrrell of South Wilson street has completed a course in heating and appliance at the Kop- per Coke school of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
BOUNCING BARY

Benton, Ark.-(UP)- 19- pound daughter was born to Mrs. Everett Yates, near here. Dr. J. A. Burks and Dr. T. E. Burlington att tested the weight. A 16-pound daughter was born to Mrs. Yates six years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
HIGH MASS RESUMES
 AT ST. MARGARET'S

High mass will be resumed this Sunday at the Il o'clock mass at St. Margaret's church. Willow street, following a cessation of same during the summer months. The organist and choirmaster. Pro- lessor John L. Bonn, requests the attendance of the choir members this Sunday.
 Further information for weekly choir rehearsals will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21
First Polish Settler
 Honored Here To-day
Tributes Paid to Memory of M. Julius Brzezinsti,
 Labor Candidate Daughter at Ceremonies

Polish residents of Waterbury have concentrated their efforts with elaborate preparations in celebrating today their Polish Day in conjunction with the state ercentenary and in honor of the first Polish settler in this city, Meczys law Julius BrzezinsN, in whose and memory the home at Settlers Village had been dedicated previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-21

hy another machine, which sped away, the driver turning out the lights. Mrs. Altman is also charged with evasion of responsibility.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-18
JOHNSON FARMS
SHOW DECLINES
IN GRAIN, STOCK
Only Cattle Increase in Five
Year Period, Report
DiScIoSeS.
By Times Spcc'qI

BIZ Times Spcciri
FRANKLIN, Ind, Oct. l3.-Corn
acreage in Johnson County was Sal
less in 1884 than in 1929, and hogs
1920 fewer in 1885 than 1880, a
Federal Farm Census report dis
closed today.
In 1884. corn acreage was 45,542,
in this county, y per cent less than
in 1929. During this period wheat
acreage declined from 81 800 in 1929,
to 28.464 in 1884, and oats thraShed
from $40 to 1921 acres.
A % per cent reduction in hogs
was accompanied by an increase in
cattle from 1901 IN 1880 to 20,24l
IN 1885. Another significant change
in the decrease from 5313 to 1899, or
IL per cent, in the number of horses.
The average size of the 1884 farm
was 96l acres, and the average
value per acre was $7041. Land in
farms increased per cent, but the
total value Of farms decreased %
per cent from 1880 to 1885.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-18
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-18
SET DATES OF MEETING
Indiana Section OF Waterworks
Group to Convene at Purdue.

The annual meeting of the Indi-
ana section Of the American Water
works Association is to be held
April TO at Purdue University. C. K.
Calvert, city sanitation plant super
intendent, is Indiana section presi-
dent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-09
69TH MASQUERADE BRILLIANT AFFAIR
Concordias Sponsor An- other Delightful Event;
 Beautiful Costumes

Buckingham hall was filled to capacity last night by happy crowd of persons attending the 69th annual masquerade and fancy dress ball of the Concordia Sing ing Society. The costumes were many and varied and were original novel. timely and beautiful.
 The first prize for a group went to the Thousand Aces" made up of Mrs Frank Prosl, Mrs E. Kueg- Ter. Anne McShessny, Gertrude Olesch, Mrs Alfred Rather, Laura Sagaur. Helen Meleski, and Mrs William Sutz.
 Mrs Hilda Gross. Mrs Eliza beth Fobler. Ella l.. Pawley. Mary Jape Cecelia Blattman, Mrs Gertrude Buenkle, Mary Bansleben and and Charlotte Ruegg. dressed as Cossacks. took the second group prize.
 First prize for the best dressed couple went to MT and Mrs H. A. Salmonson who were attired as the MIRA Couple" William J. Hilton, dressed in potato bags, captured first prize. for the most original costume. The prize for the best dressed lady went to Helen Karmen. Johanne Eeumann, with costume depicting the gay sos, won hon. orable mention. Mrs Gustafson of Hartford and Alexander Busalo had the funniest costumes.
 Otto Moulliet was general chair man of the committee in charge of the event. Music for the dancing was furnished by Harry Brink mans orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-09
BOY SCOUT UNITS
 OPEN OBSERVANCE
Twenty Troop Meetings Starting Anniversary
 Program

Twenty troops of the local Boy Scout council, numbering 879 mem mbers, held meetings last night in observance of the opening of the week of celebration of the 25tn anniversary of the founding of the scout movement.
 Fifty scouts attended the meet ing at the Second Congregational church where the troop put on a minstrel show. More than 200 par ents and friends were in tha audi ence. A father and son banquet was held by three combined troops in Watertown with 60 scouts and the same number of parents in at- tendance. At all of the meetings the special radio broadcast by President Roosevelt was heard.
 Louis A. Walsh, Martin L. Mar tus and Executive Arthur D. Mar ston were present at the Water- town meetin. Rev Cornelius Teul- iEgs. pastor of St Johns Roman Catholic church in Watertown was the principal speaker. The church is sponsoring troop 3 fin Water town. which was officially well comed to the Waterbury council at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-09
CAMEO

, The first starring film of Bin. nie Barnes, glamorous star of Bri- tlsh stage and screen. will open Sunday at the Cameo theater. The picture Is Universal's. "One Ex- citing Adventure" with Neil Ham, ilton and Paul Cavanaugh, and Miss Barnes portrays the role of the most sensational and unusual adventures to be depicted by the cinema.
 The story is that of fascinat- ing woman who is unable to look at a beautiful diamond without wanting and getting it. Men mean nothing to her until she meets Neil. and she means nothing to him. She becomes involved with Mir Cavanaugh, who enacts the part of the most accomplished crook in Europe, and the struggle of the two men, one of whom she wants and the other who wants her. provides the basis for one of the most interesting and thrilling yarns that has reached the screen in a long time.
 The excitement of the picture is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-09
Lost! Case Of State
 Vs Benjamin Brown
Alleged Poison-Pen Writer in Jail-States Attorney
 Awaits Reply to Letter of December 10

It will be two months tomorrow since the last official action was taken in the case of Benjamin +. Brown of 344 Pennington avenue, held on charges of sending threat ening letters through the mails. That action was in the form of a letter from States Attorney Law renee l.. Lewis of Waterbury to U. S. District Attorney George H. Cohen of Hartford, asking further facts about the case. That letter was written December 10th, and to date no response has been re- ceived here. I On December 7th, States Attor- ney Lewis received a letter from District Attorney Cohen, requesting the states attorneys office here to take Jurisdiction in the case. MT Lewis reply was sent back three days later.
 MT Lewis said he could not pro- ceed against the accused until he had further information and moro definite particulars than were in his possession at the time. He suggested that if the district at- torney's office had any detailed in- formation, the Waterbury office would like to have 1t and would then take whatever steps appeared necessary for disposition of the case.
 Brown was arrested here, after a series of letters, principally to officials of the Chase Companies, were received in the city. The letters are said to have contained venomous trades against the off cials and biting criticisms of their private lives.
 Brown was arrested after de.