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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12

Revived as one of the major re- lief projects for Connecticut. the rural rehabilitation program in which Waterbury has been men tioned as a tentative center IS be- lieved by relief officials today to be a step nearer to realization An nouncement has been made of the completion of a survey of desir- able locations throughout the state and the formation of. plans which will make the project possible in spite of the recent rejection by the general assembly.
 The new plan calls for the or ganization of local corporations financed from grants by the fed eral governments to take over the work. Original proposals would have established a single corpora . tion through which all projects would have been handled.
 NOn.Proft Corporation
 Success of the new plan here will depend wholly upon the possi- bility of organizing a Waterbury corporation, according to William M. Harris, local EZRA adminis- trator. The corporations must be organized on non- profit basis and must receive federal approval.
 Mir. Harris said that the sites originally chosen for the develop meht located in Middlebury. were no longer being considered. He added. however. that if sufficient interest were shown there would be no difficulty in finding available land
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
Local Corporation
 Must Be Formed To
 Be a Success Here
Survey of Desirable State Locations Completed Original Sites in Middlebury Eliminated Water
 bury Mentioned for Initial Project in Valley

i, In the proposals brought before the general assembly provision was made for cottages, farming equip ment and two or more acres o1 land for each family. It was ex- pected that persons on relief would occupy the cottages gaining part of their subsistence from the land The emergency relief commission also proposed that the heads o1 these families be given part-time employment in factories in near-b by towns, thus obtaining enough fund.- for necessities.
 In line with the latter stipula. tion, locations were. chosen as near as possible to the major industrial centers of the state. The home steads, estimated to cost from $2,- 500 to $4,000, were to be sold on long term payment plans.
 Following the completion of the survey this week, New Haven Meriden. Bridgeport and Hartford were recommended as the most desirable locations and will prob ably be chosen for the initial pro- jects. Waterbury has also been recommended, anon gother 1ocali. ties in the Naugatuck valley.
 Plans Speculative
 MT. Harris said that he had as yet received no official information on the revival of the project and believes that the announced plans are largely speculative. Whether a corporation could be formed here along the lines laid out by federal authorities is also problematical, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
MOTHER
 LOST HER CHILD

New York, June 12 = (UP) - By a decision that parallels the famous Vanderbilt custody case, 10-year-old Constance Brock is taken from her mother, Helen Starr Brock Josephson, and will go to live with her wealthy grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Starr.
 The decision, handed down by the appellate division of the su- preme court, sustains the decree of Referee Joseph Morschauser of White Plains, who decided the child's mother had forfeited her right to rear the little girl.
 The Stars, who have fought for the child's custody over a period of months, were jubilant at the de- cision. but said there was no bit terness in their hearts and that i've should be very glad to have the chfld's mother come to us as often as she wants. She is always welcome here. which was her home for 10 years"
 Mrs. Josephson had not deter mined today whether to carry her fight to the, court of appeals. She is the former wife of Lew Brock, prominent movie executive, who a few weeks ago came from Holly wood in an attempt to win custody of the child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12

ing until that date been forced to resort to private dwellings a1N halls for divine worship, dwellings such as Cornelius Donnely's on the corner of West Main and Crane streets, Michael Nevill's on East Main street, Washington Hall in Exchange place and many other homes throughout the central and eastern section of the city.
 The pressing need for church was therefore provided for in the decision of the Methodist Episco- palians to sell their no longer needed church on the Green.
 St. Peters
 Under the guidance of Father Michael O'Neill, Waterbury's first resident pastor, the building was purchased and removed to a site now occupied by the Genlot build ing on East Main street, although it had been originally planned to move it to a site purchased on the corner of East Main street and Dublin street, now Hamilton ave- nue. It is said that the grade ap- preaching the present site of Cros- by High school proved too much for those in charge of the moving project and necessity demanded the purchase of a place as near as possible to the point to which the building had been taken. Thus it was that the lot across from the old Immaculate Conception church was chosen, and on Christmas Day 1S47, after much labor had been expended in furnishing the building the Catholic population assembled to hear the first mass ir their own church. The name O. this church was St. Peters.
 Due to the fact that the I'm maculate Conception church oi East Main street was built sool after, it was dedicated in 1857, St Peters was used thereafter as 2 school and there are not a few liv. ing in Waterbury to-day who re. ceived. at least a portion of their education under the tutelage ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
Appropriations Made
 For Grade Crossings
ElminatiOns Planned in State Congressman Smith
 Notified of Allowance for Connecticut Program

crossings of railroads but that n Connecticut many of the crossings in the rural sections will be in- cluded in the program.
 Exceptions
 The funds apportioned for this program, the congressman learned, are to be available to pay the en- tire costs of the projects of the following character, exclusive oi any cahrges for rights of way or property damage: Separation oI grades at crissings; the protector of grade crossings; the reconstruc- ton of existing railroad grade crussing structures; and the relo-s cation of highways to eliminate grade crossings.
 Estimates
 The regulations require 90 per cent of the persons employed on any project shall be obtained from relief rolls and all jrojects will be measured for approval on a basis of $14OO total expenditure for la- Dor, materials and incidentals per man per kear, or on basis of ~ per cent of the total cost. includ- ing cos off property to go to labor directly employed on the project.
 Congressman Smith has learned that there must be submitted with all programs information giving estimate number of men to be em- ployed and estimate cost, quantity and character of materials requreu for each project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
NOVELTY IN "Y"
 SOCIAL CIRCLES

What promises to be a novelty in the social affairs of the Y. M. o. A. is the gym and roof dance scheduled at the central building on June 22. With the advent of warm weather, the dancing enthusi- asts wish to take advantage of the outdoor facilities on the roof now used only for handball and other phases of the physical pro- gram.
 A strong committee consisting of George Mitchell, Donald MacIn- tosh, Joseph Carroll, Clarence Am drews, Joseph Kenny, Francis Lev esque. Joseph Kushlis and Michael Delpe. assisted by the Advisors club, is promoting the event and has already been assured of a large backing for this initial venture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
Rural Rehabilitation Program Nearing Realization
PROM' COMMITTEE |DECORATES HALL
Crosby Prepares for Sea-
 sons Social Classic at r WiIby Auditorium

Members of the decorations committee today completed the decoration of the Wilby auditorium in preparation for the annual Cros- by high school senior prom to be held tomorrow evening from s:30 to 11:30 o'clock. Faculty members of the school will be patrons and pstronesses and the DeMolay or chestra will furnish the music.
 Donald Walsh is chairman of the prom committee. Other members are Katherine OConnor, Revill Fox, Thomas Beardsley, Doris Swanson, Edward DeLeon, Rita O'Donnell, Henry Koch, David Att kin, June Leander, Eleanor Neale, Jack Miller. Thomas Leonard and Merle Jubelt.
 Class officers are: President, J..-nes Murphy; vice-president, Ma rion Duff: secretary, Robert Stew ems; treasuer, James Gribbon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
Permanent Marker Placed On Site
 Of City's First Catholic Church
Early Catholics Met in Private Home on West
 Main Street

the Catholic men and women pro- cured to teach the youth of the city. The building housing St. Peters church and X school re- mained until 1888 when it was torn down to make way for St. Patrick s Hall, the building now occupied by Genlot's on East Main street. l,
 Father McGivney
 One of the students of the school conducted in the little church of St. Peter's was Michael Joseph McGivney who one day was to found the Knights of Columbus, an organization of laymen whose services to church and state are considered by all as most exemp- lary and whose assistance in the late years has been solicited by the Holy Father in his endeavors to preserve to the Faith the youth of Rome.
 Father Michael McGivney wac born in 1852 in house since re- moved but at that time located on lower South Leonard strete, as it runs up from South Main street hS StOOu Oll lilG sue of the road about one hundred feet in, and short distance west of the Naugatuck division of the N. Y. N. H. & H. tracks. This site also is one which the Mattatuck His- torical Society, working in con- junction with the local Knights of Columbus, intends to mark in a situable manner.
 John G. Murray
 Saturday, June 15, has been set aside by the students and friends of Miss Ella C. Bossidy, for many years teacher and pupil in Wash ington school. In connection with this event it is now certain that John Gregory Murray, Archbishop of St. Paul will celebrated the pom tiflcal high mass in St. Frances Xavier's church where the cere- monies of the day will begin. Arch bishop Murray studied under Miss Bossidy and was born on the sec ond floor of the house still located at 52 Bridge street, then the property of Cornelius Falvey. Mrs. Falvey, it is said, remarked of the child that he would grow up to be a bishop and often expressed the hope that she live to see the day Mrs. Falvey having died about ten years ago did live to see the con- secration of Bishop Murray.
 Another place which would in terest Catholics of Waterbury is the site of the first offering of the Holy Sacrifice. Many say that the first mass was said in the home of Cornelius Donnely on the corner Of West Main and Crane streets while others cite such places, as Michael Nevill's home, still stand. ing across from the Hendricker school on East Main street. Many other places in the eastern ana central parts of the city have beer spoken of but to date there is nc conclusive evidence pointing to any particular spot so that in connec- tion with the tercentenary no markers can be set up to com memorate that event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Bridget M, (Keefe) Hayes. widow of Cornelius F. Hayes. was held this morning from the home IS Johnson street at S:S0 o'clock to St Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Peter Daly assisted by Rev. James w. Roche and Rev. William O'Shea. Burial was in new St Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Father Roche.
 The honorary delegation includ- ed: Miss Mildred Finnan and Miss Kathleen O'Hara of the Waterbury Dental Hygienists association, Miss Daisy Lord, Mrs John Lynch, Mrs Edward B. Peters, Mrs John Ryan, Mrs. William Hurley and Mrs. Peter Dunn of Division A. O. H., Miss Jane Casey. Mrs. Charles Teller. Mrs Maurice Altman, Mrs. Catherine Hill, Mrs Margaret Greaney, and Mrs. Elizabeth Sav- age of the Daughters of Isabella, and Mrs. Henry Hayden. Mrs John Brophy and Miss Catherine Burns of the Democratic Women's club. The active pailbearers were: Michael Keefe. Daniel Keefe, David Dillon, John Quinn Thomas Long and Albert Trahan.
 The funeral services of Petor Bishop Reeves will be held at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis. rector of SC. Johns Episcopal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
KIWANIANS HEAR
 EDWARD H. DAVIS

Q . . aa t.N . ,
 A vivid picture of the problems with which the nation is confronted was presented by Edward J. Davis, statistician of the Scovill Manu- featuring company, speaking at the noon luncheon meeting of the Xii wanis club today at The Elton.
 MT. Davis said opinion on the currant economic ills of the coun- try seemed to be divided into three major groups. The first, he said, holds that nothing short of dic- tatorship will solve the problem ; the second goes to the other ex- treme. believing that the depres- sion is only of a temporary nature; and the third contends that the present period is comparable to any other in history and is simply a matter of change and adjustment to change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
St Peters Preceded I'm. niaculate Conception
 Church Here
BY JOSEPH sCULLY

It being three hundred years since the founding of Connecticut, there seems to De concerted ef- fort on the part of many to bring to light as many as possible of the more interesting persons, places, and things intimately connected with the early days of the com monwealth. Waterbury has not been in the van with regard either to the search into these matters nor in the glory of having been at an early date in history the scene of many historic events and the birthplace of men deservedly famed for their contributions 70 the welfare of church and state. The Settlement now being erected at Chase Park and various mark CTS placed throughout the city will perpetuate for residents and visitors the memory of Waterbury's famous men, institutions, and cus- toms.
 Bought old Church
 Of particular interest to Catho- lies is the proposed marking of their first church, long since torn down and it's memory gradually fading from the minds of the liv- ing. Strangely enough, Water- bury's first Catholic church was formerly the property of the Methodist Episcopalians and when used by the latter stood short distance east of the site now oc- cupied by the Soldiers Monument on the Green. It was then callad st. Johns and was built in 1797. Due, however, to steady growth in the congregation of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, it was deemed necessary in 1846 to build a larger edifice. At that time the Catholic population was seeking a permanent place of worship, hav-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
MASONIC VETS TO
 MEET IN NORWALK


 Members of local Masonic orders will attend the 65th annual reunion of the Masonic Veteran Association of Connecticut Saturday, June 29 at Roton Point, South Norwalk. The association will be the guests of Old We'll lodge, Number 10S of South Norwalk.
 Most Worshipful Grand Master Ernest L. Prann will be the prin- cipal speaker at the business meet ing which will be called to order at II o'clock Saturday morning. Members of any Masonic lodge who have been enrolled for 25 years or more are eligible to join the association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
SEIBOWITZ HAS
 ENTERED RACE

New York. June 12 = (UP) - Samuel Leibowitz, widely known criminal lawyer today announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for district attorney of Kings County. Expressing confi- dence in his eventual election, Lei bowitz said his wide experience in defending ''the big and little crooks and racketeers" had given him an invaluable insight into their methods and political con- nections and how to attack them
 Leibowitz has defended among other Al Capone, the Scottsborc Negroes, Vincent Coll and more than 115 persons charged witf murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
(special to The Democratl

Washington, June 12-Congress- man Joseph Smith of the fifth district in Connecticut has been informed that in the proposed program for the elimination of grade crossings in the state not less than 25 per cent of the fed- eral funds assigned to Connecticut for this purpose will be used on crossings with secondary or feeder roads. The amount to be spent on all grade crossing work in the state has been set at $1,712,6S4.
 However it has been learned that the method of distributing these funds will not be permitted to operate only to prevent the elim- ation of hazards at mail -line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12

Thursday afternoon at o'clock from the Clark funeral home, 20 State street. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this eve- ming. The funeral services will be in charge of Townsend lodge of Odd Fellows.
 CHATFIELD-Mrs. Catherine L. (Finerty) Chatfield, widow of the late Edward c. Chatfield, died sud- denly at her home, 1155 South Main street, Tuesday evening. Mrs Chatfield was born in Waterbury and had lived here all her life. She was member of St. Francis Xavier parish. She is survived by one son, Sergt. George Chatfield, of the Waterbury police depart ment; two sisters, Mrs. Frederick Porter, aid Mrs. William Schau- weker; one brother, James Fi- nerty; one granddaughter, several nieces and nephews, all of Water bury.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Gen. tral Avenue on Friday morning at S:30 o'clock to St. Francis Xavier's Church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:00 o'clock. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 SHARP-John l.. Sharp, S2. of Christian road, Middlebury, died at his home last night after a short illness. He was we'll known in Wa terbury as a bartender, an occupa- tion to which he devoted 50 years of his life until he retired. He was born In Waterbury and lived here all his life until several years ago when he moved to Middlebury. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Sullivan Sharp; a son, John T. Sharp of Middlebury; a daugh- ter, Mrs. Edward Loughrain of Wa terbury, a sister, Mrs. Catherine Gagain, and three grandchildren. The body was removed to the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny, 25 Central avenue. from where the funeral will be held at a time to be announced later. A mass of re- quiem will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery, the time and arrange ments to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12

call at the funeral home this even- ing between z and g o'clock and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
 FERGUSON - Mrs. Edna Mae Parsons Ferguson, 34, wife of John Ferguson of S2 Bunker Hill ave- nue. died yesterday at her home She was a native of this city, the daughter of Frederick and Rose Ella Seymour Parsons.
 Mrs. Ferguson was especially prominent in fraternal circles throughout the city and her genial manner in which she accomplished the duties of each organization had gained for her the admiration and respect of her associate members She had host of friends who will be deeply grieved to learn of hei death. The success of many of the large fraternal activities sponsored in this city was largely due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Ferguson who was always willing to lend | supporting hand to any worthy cause.
 She was a member of the Naomi GAaPbCAs SAoCL VI IdSIClh Ctdk Evergreen chapter of Amaranth, Mary Carswell tent and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil war. She held the office of department secretary of the Women's Relief corps and past president of the Wadhams Relief corps.
 In many of the memorial serv- ices and other large celebrations held in recent years, Mrs. Fergu- son took an active part in arrang- ing for the events.
 She Is survived by her husband, John A. Ferguson; one son, John, Jr., and one daughter, Marilyn Ruth Ferguson.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock, Rev. John N. Lewis and Rev. Samuel Budde, officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening between and Q o'clock.
 NfORAN-Joan Theresa Moran, 6, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thom- as Moran of 143 Grand View ave- nue died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital after a short ill., ness. Besides her parents she leaves one sister, Patricia. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thurs day from the home on Grand View avenue. Interment will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery. WAAS - Morris Henry Waas of 23 Robinson street, died at Water bury hospital yesterday afternoon. He was a member of Townsend lodge, I. o. O. F.; Comstock lodge, Knights of Pythias. and Court Mattatuck, Foresters.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Winifred waas. he is survived by son, Morris H., of New York city; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Tanner of this city, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12

BRANDOW-Mrs Louise Kuttel Brandow, wife of George N. Bran- dow. died at the Waterbury hos pital yesterday morning after g brief illness. Mrs. Brandow was a resident of Division street, Beacon Falls. Before she came to this country she was native of Arth. Switzerland where she was born August 12. 1864.
 She is survived by her husband, six daughters, Mrs. William Maher, Mrs. Oscar Borg, Mrs. Vernon wetmore, Miss Florence Brandow, Mrs. John Smith. all of B a n Falls, and Mrs. George Donovan of Norfolk: four grandchildren and a sister in Switzerland.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow afternoon at her home at 2:3o o'clock, Rev. Whitsett officiat- ing.
 NfcCORMACK-Richard McCor- mack died last evening at bis home 46 Johnson street after a lingering illness. MT. Mccormack was a na- tive of Manitou, N. Y. He came to this city from Brooklyn, N. r. in 1891. He was associated as su- perintendent of the American Cy- anamid & Chemical Corporation, formerly the Kalbfieisch Corpora ton. MT. Mccormack was we'll known throughout the city and had acquired a host of friends during the years which he made his home here. He was highly respected by his business associates and all with whom he had contact. His death will be deeply mourned by his numerous friends.
 MT. Mccormack Is survived by two sons, Robert and Felix Mo- Cormack; two daughters. Mrs Jesse Brink and Miss Cecelia Nc Cormack and one brother, Robert Mccormack all of this city.
 The funeral wil be held on Fri day morning at S:30 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home. 290 East Main street to St. Margaret's Church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9:00 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
JAMES COCILOVO
 ROBBERY VICTIM

James Cocilovo, of S27 Grove street, was beaten and robbed of $3 late last night while walking along First avenue, he told police today. Beyond the fact that his as- sailants were three young men ne was unable to furnish police with accurate descriptions. The detec- tive bureau is conducting an in- vestigation today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS

The following compensation agreements have been filed at the office of Commissioner James M. Lynch: Whitall Battery Co. and Jesse W. Travers of Oakville, frac. tured ankle, $15 weekly; Mutual Aid Unemployment Fund and Jo- seph Goukas of Porter avenue. leg injury, $5 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-12
ONE GIRL KILLED

Elkton, Md, June 12.-(UP)- Evelyn Dunlap, an employe, was killed and five other women were seriously injured to-day in an ex- plosion near the Triumph Fusse Fireworks company plant here. Officials of the company declined to discuss the blast which was un- derstood to have occurred in a gar age near the home of John B. Decker, president of the company short distance from the plant.
 Hospital attaches said the in- jured women suffered major burns,