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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Winter Is Here! Cops Don Heavy Wearing Apparel Ice.C0ated Sidewalk Claims First Victim Snow
 Rooms Business
 In Stores

First official notice that win- ter, or least winter weather, had arrived was taken by Waterbury police today when orders were posted making the wearing of winter overcoats obligatory from now on. The order came from the office of Supt. Joseph H. Me- Lean.
 Yesterday, despite the snow, sleet and cold, the policemen were without their overcoats, though most of them wore a sweater or two under their sum- mer jackets.
 Victim No. 1
 Casualty No. 1 of the cold weather months was marked up here this morning when Q fall on . recovered sidewalk fractured . pedestrians wrist. The doubtful honor of being the first fall victim on slippery side- walks was won by Joseph Tor rens, 38, of 10 State stret
 Torrens was taken to Water- bury hospital at 1 o'clock this morning after falling down near a friends house.
 Business Rooms
 Business in shoe stores, hard ware emporiumS and auto acc cessory headquarters bo0med today as a result of the sudden descent of winter upon the city. Coal and fuel oil dealers also reported increased demands to- day for fuel. Garages got the first benefit of the sleet storm yesterday because they were open for business and ready to meet overwhelming demands for chains, anti-freeze solutions, winter oil and so forth.
 Shoe stores were swamped to. day with calls for rubbers and arctics. Dealers in other rubber goods got in their share of the sudden winter business by sell ing many storm coats. Clothing stores reported an increase in sales of gloves. Hardware stores were selling snow shovels almost as fast as they could handle them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

Members of the Harvard team in- clude Irving R. Murray of Somer- vile, Mass; Melvin Levy of Cleve- land, Ohio; and Lorne Rickert of Winchester, Mass. The Yale team includes James B. Satterthwaite of New York: Albert c. Ritchie of Memphis, Tenn; and Edward R Raymond of Litchfield.
 Harvard will take the affirmative on the subject: The Policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt have been Beneficial and should be continued Each speaker will talk for l2 min utes with the exception of the first affirmative speaker, who will limit his opening argument to seven min utes and will be allowed @ five min ute rebuttal period. The Yale coach is Professor John O. Adams, who was at one time instructor of public speaking for the Waterbury Y; and the Harvard coach is Attorney Ed ward M. Rowe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
FIGHT PREDICTED ON CONSTITUTION
Sons of American RevOlu- ton Hear Address on
 Radical Tendencies

Henry Feninore Baker, president general of the Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution, was the principal speaker at a meeting Saturday night of the local branch of the organi- zation at the Waterbury club. Other speakers included Wilbur F. Tom linson of Danbury, state president of the S. A. R., and Adrian L. Null Joy of this city. MT. Baker pleaded for the preservation of the Consti- tution and pointed out the danger that threatens to undermine to un- dermine American ideals and insti- tutions. He made the prediction that the Constitution will be Q main issue in the coming presiden- tial campaign.
 Mir. Tomlinson described his trip through Massachusetts and Rhode Island, visiting local branches of the s. A. R., while MT. Mulloy re- viewed the history of Mattatuck branch of this city. Those present at the gathering were: President General and Mrs. Henry P. Baker, of Baltimore; Wilbur P. Tomlinson, Danbury, president of the state branch; Judge and Mrs. Frederick M. Peasley, Cheshire; MT. and Mrs. c. s. Hungerford, MT. and Mrs. N. E. Church, MT. and Mrs. John M. Burrall, MT. and Mrs. F. B. Beardsley, MT. and Mrs. w. B. Price, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Skilton, MT. and Mrs. s. Mclean Buckingham, MT. and Mrs. R. H. Leach, MT. and Mrs. H. T. Mon- tague, all of Watertown; MT. and Mrs. A. L. Mulloy, MT. and Mrs Howard W. Coe, MT. and Mrs. Howard F. Coe, Misses Marion and Harriet Peasley, Cheshire; W. D. Person, L. A. Duley and James V. Reid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Bronx Park Curator
 Speaks On Reptiles
Live Snakes Used in Demonstration at Second Church
 FOrum-"Friends and Foes" Subject of Address

York, in treating persons who bleed too freely.
 The speakers said there was "no such thing as tanning and trust- ing Q poisonous snake. Later, illus trating his remarks on copperheads he allowed one of the snakes to glide about on the speakers table
 The largest snake, according to Dr. Ditmars, is the anaconda, na- tive of South America. This spe- cies attains 8 length of 25 feet and @ weight of 200 pounds. The long, est snake ever discovered was python measuring 33 feet. pr. Dit mars showed the audience a Cuban boa and a ball python.
 Non poisonous snakes, he stated were valuable in destroying mice on farms. Several states in Brazil, talk ing this fact into account, have es- tablished fines for the killing of harmless reptiles.
 Snakes Clean
 Snakes are clean," Dr. Ditmars said. None of them are slimy as many persons believe and there is never Q sign of moisture on their bodies." the coach whip is perhaps the fastest of the reptiles, and the indigo gopher is one of the largest in this country and the watc, moccasin one of the most deadly Dr. Ditmars was assisted with the reptiles by Henry s. Wooley member of the Waterbury Natural ist club. Others on the speakers platform were Rev. Dr. John o Walker, pastor of the church; Walter P. Green, president of the Waterbury Naturalist club and Rev John R. Coombs, who conducted the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
COLLEGE DEBATE JUDGES CHOSEN
Yale-Harvard in Forensic Tilt Here Wednesday
 Evening

Judges for the Yale-H Harvard in- tercollegiate debate to be held Wednesday night at Buckingham hall under the auspices of the edu- cational committee of the Y. M. 0. A. have been announced by CO., chairmen J. Warren Upson and Woodthrop Spencer. They are: Dr. Louise Dillingham; of Westover school, Attorneys John F. McDon- ough and Theodore V. Meyer, Mrs, Joseph Davis, former president of the League of Women Voters; and Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superinten. dent of schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Plebiscite DiscIoses 16 Refusa Serve Any War
'7Oas q Rough Night For Sailors On Land Or Sea

John Dalrymple, 42, all the way from Denver, Colo. is . sailor by trade. So 1t was only natural that he should weave and wObble as he lurched along Grand street Saturday after noon.. Obviously, he had a bad case of sea legs, and had par taken Q bit of 9 bad case of something else.
 As he was at the HadIey Fur niture Co. store on Grand street, John reached for what he thought was the deck rail, to steady himself in the gale that seemed to be blowing him over. But Johns hand, followed by his arm and shoulder, went through the large display win- dow of the Hadley store.
 Came excitement, commo- ton and what not mingled with the cracking of broken glass. Came, too, Patrolman Walter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
WATERVILLE HEARS
 REV. ALISON J. SMITH

Mountains and Molehills" was the subject of the sermon of Rev. Alison J. Smith, new pastor of the Grace Methodist church in Water- vile ct the morning services yester- day. He pointed out most everyone stresses the insignificant things in life, thus losing sight of the largest aspects. At the evening service, Miss Inez Alexander told of the program being conducted at the Pearl street Neighborhood house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18
Second Church Votes
 Reveal Interesting
 Opinions On Service
I2I Persons Willing to Bear Arms Only in Event of Invasion Results From Other Local Churches
 Expected on Completion of TabulatiOn

churches in the Naugatuck valley which have combined in taking the referendum.
 Other committee members in- clude: Rev. Oscar Locke of the Oakville Congregational church; Rev. Harold E. Craw of the First church of this city; and Rev. Waights c. Henry of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. More than 10000 ballots are expected to be cast by the combined churches in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

Hayes, who demanded tO know. why John had broken the win- dow. John replied mot at all politely, that not only would he refuse to tell why he had broken the display window, but that he'd break the other one if he reit like 1t. PatrOlman Hayes hustled him to police headquarters, where he could try out his strength on steel bars instead of glass.
 In city court today, Judge Mascolo listened patiently while John related the old story, T didn't fall, I wuz pushed"
 Knowing that New Haven, on the seacoast is a better town for sailors than is this inland Brass City, Judge Mascolo told John he could spend the next 30 days listening to the whistles of boats in New Haven harbor. If, of course, they can be heard from the county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

Britain Is to plant 50,00U,oo0 trees and add 10000 acres to It's state forests in Q plan to decrease ul- employment and make Britain less dependent on Russian and other Baltic timber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

tend a special meeting of the club, tonight at 2 o'clock at the Wash- ington Park Community house.
 Plans will be made for the three day mardi gras to be sponsored by the club December 4, 5 and 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

John F. Shea, manager of the Waterbury unit of Goodrich Sil- vertown Store has just been noti- fled by the principal offices of the B. F. Goodrich company, Akron, Ohio, that his store is among leading contestants in the com- pany's national sales organiza- ton for the Master Merchandiser award for 1885. The stores stand- ing in the contest is based on the records of the first nine months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-11-18

All members of the Washington Hill Athletic club are asked to at-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
War Departments
 Plans For Summer
 Action Incomplete
Local Commanders to Attend Meeting in New Haven For Preliminary Discussion of Mimic Warfare
 Campaign-N. Y. State to Be battle-ground

Company commanders of local units fo the Connecticut National Guard will attend a meeting in New Haven tomorrow night dur. ing which plans will be outlined for participation in a mobilization of troops which will be the most extensive in the East since the World War.
 Field and staff officers of the 102nd infantry and members of the staff of the .85th infantry brigade will be instructed in a course of military tactics prepared especially to fit them for an active part in the war maneuvers which will be conducted this summer in northern New York state.
 Instead of the usual summer training period at Mantle, the To- cal units, with National Guard troops from all the New England states and New York will par ticipate in the war games this summer. Regular army troops sta- toned in the first and second corps areas, headquarters of which are at Boston and New York, re- spectively, will also take part in the maneuvers.
 Glasses of instruction for tho 18th medical regiment will also be held under the supervision of Colonel Raymond l.. Proust, U. s. M. C. The regiment has head quarters in New Haven and has units in this state, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28

Connecticut troops of the 43rd division include the 102nd infan- try, 18th observation squadron, 122nd cavalry 192nd field artillery and special troops including q military police company and tank company in addition to the vari- ous units of the 11Sth medical regiment.
 Officers To Attend
 Those expected to attend tomor- row nights session from Water bury include: HowltZer company. Captain George Eaton, Lieutenant George Baribeault, Lieutenant Francis T. Riley; headquarters company, Lieutenant William Deadly, Lieutenant William A. St. Martin; company E, Captain Thomas, H. Horrigan, Lieutenant Hubert M. Rigney, Lieutenant Frederick c. Nonamaker.
 Company F, Captain Edward C.. Bell, Lieutenant Grover c. Bald win, Lieutenant Joseph o. Wolfe; company G, Captain Peter E. Fox, Lieutenant Philip A. Kelly, Lieu tenant William J. Dillon; medical detachment, Major Joseph A. Cim- inera, Captain William C. Kennedy, Captain Alfred c. Dreher, Captain Harold J. Cleary, aptain Bernard O'Hara.
 Major J. William Carroll of the brigade staff attended a meeting in New Haven Tuesday evening for the usual conference and discuss sion of plans. However, no off, cial word has yet been received as to whether the war department plans to follow out its original program for which large appro- priation has been asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
Captain
FINANCE GROUPS
 PICK WATERBURY
Next Quarterly Meeting of State Association to Be
 Held Here June 18th

The quarterly meeting of the Connecticut Association of Per sonal Finance Companies was held at the Quinnipiac club in New Ha- ven yesterday afternoon, proceed ed by a luncheon, at which Dr M. M. Braunstein spoke on social in- Surance.
 Those attending from Water bury were State President w. w. Wallace; president of the Water bury Exchange Bureau of Personal Finance companies, r. G. Noonan; A. A. Martinson of the Personal Finance companl; E. L. Wall of the Consolidated Plan; J. Miller of the Empire Loan company; l.. H. Whiteley of the Guardian Thrift and Loan corporation.
 During the course of the meet ing, delegates were appointed to attend the Connecticut Conference of Social Work in Hartford. on April 12, and methods were dis cussed wherein the personal finance industry can work more closely with the social workers.
 The next quarterly meeting was set for Waterbury, Conn.,, on June 19, and committee consisting of A. A. Martinson and E. l.. Wall. both of Waterbury, was appointed to make the necessary arrange. mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
K Of C Designating
 Historical Sites
Local Landmarks in Catholic Events to Be Marked;
 Mobilization Campaign Netting Splendid Results

May 4, when the Waterbury Demo- crat issues a tabloid 50th anni- versary supplement for the Knights of Columbus.
 Upon motion of the council 1t was recommended that a resolu- tion, properly drawn up, be for warded to Waterbury's four mem- bers of the legislature urging their opposition to the pending birth control measures now in commit tee.
 Historical Sites.
 It was announced at the meet ing that Sheridan Council, through a representative of it's Study club, the St Thomas Aquinas Circle, Jo- seph Scully, would cooperate with the Tercentenary committee in Wa terbury. The work assigned to the Knights of Columbus consists of designating spots linked with the Catholic history of Waterbury.
 Announcement was also made of plans for the annual banquet of the Kacey Bowling league, which will be held on Saturday night, April 6. Dan Parker, noted sports edi- tor and columist of the New York Daily Mirror, has been invited to be the guest of the Kacey bowlers for the occasion. The officers of the league plan one of the best and most entertaining affairs yet held by the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
MOOSE NOMINATE DAILY, DICTATOR

Officers of Waterbury lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, were nom mated last night. They are: Die tator, William Daley; vice-dictator, Harry Hubert; prelate, Seth Booth; treasurer, Frank Egan; trustee for three years, Thomas Murphy; dele gate to the supreme convention in Boston next July, Patrick Fully; alternate to MT Fully, John Han non. Dictator John Hannon pre- sided at the meeting. The election of officers is scheduled for April 10th and the installation ceremony will take place on April 24th in Moose hall with the New Haven chapter in charge of the exercises.
 Sunday afternoon number from this city will attend a Moose boos- ter meeting in New Haven. leaving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
PATENTS GRANTED
 WATERBURY MEN
BY PAUL MAY Democrat COrreSpOndent)

Washington, D. C., March 27.- Three residents of Waterbury were irciuuded on the list of thoses to whom patents have been granted during the past week, according to the weekly report of the United States patent office.
 Henry w. Kamack was granted a patent for connection for joining sections of range boiler and pres sure vessels and method of mak- ing. His application was filed April 30, 1892, and he was allowed four claimse for originality in connec- tion with the grant. Kamack has assigned his invention for manu- facture to the American Brass company of Waterbury.
 Michael J. Dempsey and Fred erick w. Reher were granted a patent for a machine for coiling and packing strand material. Their application was filed March 13, 1883, and they were allowed four claims for originality. They have assigned their invention to the Chase Companies, Incorporated, of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
I26 ALARMS HERE
 WITHIN l2 HOURS
Willow Street Residence Scene of Most Damlag-
 ing Blaze of Day

A damaging house fire at 215 Willow street at 2 o'clock last night topped yesterdays list of fire alarms but brush fires still made up almost all the 26 alarms received in tlA 12-hour period end- ing at 9 o'clock last night. Two brush fires proved particularly troublesome, keeping firemen busy for hours.
 Mrs James Colwell and her H. year old son, Francis, were forced to flee at 2 o'clock when flames enveloped the rear of their home on Willow street. Bremen found that the blaze had gotten in be- hind the wall of portico of the two and a half story structure, and the portico had to be partially ripped out.
 I Engine Co 2 was at Lakewood road from 9:28 to 3:07 yesterday, battling a stubborn brush fire. The other blaze that required lengthy work was in the Fairmount section.
 The remainder of the days 26 calls came from all sections of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
Major

A glowing report on the pro- gress of the Mobilization for Cath ollie Action of the Knights of Co., lumbus of Waterbury was given last night at the regular meeting of Sheridan Council, No. "A, by John P. Martin, chairman of the local drive. To date the campaign has netted 49 new members and 20 reinstatements.
 This total is expected to be rais- ed well over the 100 figure by Sun day afternoon when the campaign officially ends in the United States and Canada. However in view of the approaching Golden Jubilee of Sheridan Council and the holding of the state convention of the K. of c. in Waterbury the first week in May it is planned to continue the membership drive until that time.
 The opening day of the state convention is always marked by complication of the third degree. State and district officers from all over Connecticut will be present for the occasion as well as visiting knights from every council. The degree class is made up of candi- dates from the several councils or Connecticut. Waterbury hopes to have well over 100 members in this class.
 Sunday Meeting.
 Sunday afternoon at 2:30 mem- bers of the Mobilization drive teams are asked to attend a meet ing at the Columbus club to make reports. Chairman Martin last night urged that all applications now pending be retured by then and that information be passed a. long that every Catholic man of Waterbury is eligible to join the order whether or not he has been solicited during this intensive pe- riod of campaigning.
 Many plans for the coming con- vention were discussed last night with assurance being given by Grand Knight John r. Robinson that gala program will be launch al nnv,o Iyith SaflIr6HV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
CASTRESNES UNIT
 ALTERS ITSLAWS
Membership Requirements MOdified-PersOnnel In-
 crease FOreSeen

The Reciproca Castrense Society at a recent meeting voted to re- move the restrictions which limited membership only to the men des- cendants of the Duchy of Castrense a region known by that name be- fore Italy became United.
 The New Rules permit member ship to men descendants of the re- gions of Italy known as Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria.
 The society was incorporated October 23, 1923 and now has a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
Local National Guard Units Await Mobilization Orders

from the local Moose rooms at 1880 o'clock. On April 18th the local officers will officiate at installation ceremonies in New Haven. Next Wednesday night the executive committee in charge of the annual state convention and field day, to be held here June Eth and 8th, will meet at the local club rooms to discuss plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
FORMER RESIDENT
 ART PRIZE WINNER
John E. Dundin, C. U. A. Student Given Highest
 Award

First Mention Placed" the highest award given to Class B de- signs in nationwide architectural competition has been received by John E. Dundin of Hartford, sem for student at Catholic University according to word received by friends in this city today. MT Dun- din, a native of aWterbury is a graduate of Bunker Hill school here, the son of Mrs Mary Dundin and the late Daniel Dundin.
 The competition posed the prob lena of an open-air museum to be located near great-art museum in the splindid park of a large city. It was specified that this monu- mental terrace or terraces on the river bank was to serve as a hall of sculpture for permanent and annual exhibits. The allotted space was 800 feet long in the direction parallel to the river and 200 feet deep. Photographs of the Dundin drawing will appear in the next issue of the Beaux Arts Bulle- tin, offical organ of the Beaux Arts Institute, which sponsored the con- test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
MANY SKATING KINKS C0sEE1

Detroit --(UP)-- Detroit's 1e9 municipal ice-skating links, uae4 by approximately s0.000 slk4tel# daily. are costing the city approxi@ mately one-fourth cent per person per day, it was estimated In Recre~ ation Commissioner c. E. Brewers report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
TEACHERS FARLEY SLATED SATURDAY

Instructions for teachers of adult classes will be held in the Crosby high school library begin ing Saturday morning at 10 o'clock 1t was announced this morning by John G. Gilmartin, supervisor of the Free Evening Schools. The purpose of this conference will be conducted by Robert C.. Deming. state superintendent of adult education. Similar sessions are being held each succeeding week in New Haven, Waterbury, New London, Hartford and Stam- fodr.
 All teachers of evening school classes are requested to attend this meeting while an invitation to all others interested is extended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
CALL LETTERS FOR
 ARMORY STATION

Call letters LA have been as- signed to the amateur radio send- ing station being operated at the State Armory by the National Guard, according to word received at headquarters today from the ad- jutant generals office in Hartford. The local station will continue to retain the amateur call WIJH and will continue to operate on frequency of 424O kilocycles. Lieu tenant W. A. St Martin is the li- censed station holder and Corporal William Christian the licensed op- erator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28

membership of close to 100 with the new rules of membership a large growth is expected.
 The age limit for new applicants Is 45 years.
 Officers of the society are: Presi- dent, Guilio Cordelli; vice. president Umberto Contadini; Treasurer, Gio- van Battista Annulli; correspond- ing secretary, Gregoria Mencio, Fi- nancial secretary. Ambrogio Maggi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston. March 2s Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island -IAin tonight. Friday fair; slight ly colder in she interior.
 onnecticut-Unsettle with rain tonight. Friday fair, not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-28
Daily Statistics on Auto Accidents

The death list in the daily compilation of casualties in Connecticut revealed a gain yesterday. Since January 1, 1885, scvcnty-thrce persons have been killed i'm auto acci- dents. For the same period of 1884, eighty met their deaths. Their has been a marked decrease in the mum. her of accidents, but the dc. cline in the number of per- sons injured has not been sO impressive. Statistics as of March 27th are as follows: